Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful tools out there for number-crunching. While there are alternatives to Microsoft's Office suite, you may be comfortable with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint if you've been using them for a long time. Thankfully, you can carry over the same level of comfort when using Office on your smartphone. I recently tried using Microsoft Excel's mobile version since I had to get some work done on the go. I was initially apprehensive, since Excel works best with a keyboard and mouse. However, I was pleasantly surprised at the end of it, since Microsoft has attempted to make Excel quite intuitive on mobile.

When Microsoft launched its then latest console four years ago, the world was a different place. its fourth and latest console was touted as the most powerful console ever. Microsoft certainly seemed confident. A lot has changed in those four years, and now we’re looking at its first updated hardware offering since then.

The M4 Mac Mini is a surprisingly powerful little machine, and it's kind of own in my heart for how fast and efficient it can be. It has a surprisingly capable GPU that leaves the competition from Intel and Qualcomm in the dust as far as integrated GPUs go, which, in theory, makes it a great option for lightweight gaming.

Black Friday is rife with excellent deals on computer components. There's a good chance you've already snagged a cheap CPU, GPU, or even an SSD stick or two. And while upgrading these components is exciting, you must remember that the motherboard also deserves some love. While upgrading the motherboard doesn't have the same impact as increasing your computer's power, keeping it updated as components come and go is still a good idea. If you're looking for a new board, this Gigabyte B760M is an ideal Black Friday pickup for a micro-ATX case.

Image: Elen Winata for The Verge From OLED TVs and iPads to streaming services and games, here’s the very best of what Black Friday has to offer. Continue reading…

Amazon’s latest Echo Dot is one of the better Echo speakers available — and it’s down to just $22.99. | Image: Amazon Combing through the deluge of Black Friday deals can be a daunting task, but the most affordable end of the spectrum is always a good place to start. In fact, we’re already seeing plenty of discounts available on budget-friendly gadgets and goodies ahead of the holiday, much of which can be had for under $30. You’re not just getting junk, either.If you know where to look, it’s not hard to find something useful for your arsenal. Right now, for example, you can get a great smart speaker in the fifth-gen Echo Dot, pick up a classic platformer like Super Mario Odyssey, or even level up your home security with cameras like the Blink Video Doorbell or Ring Indoor Cam. Many of the deals make for great stocking stuffers, too, or serve as an... Continue reading…

Shark’s newest robot vacuum is $500 off for Black Friday and is worth buying just so you can call it Sharkira. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Robot vacuums are on sale all the time. But this Black Friday, there are some fairly significant price drops, including on rarely reduced flagship models like Roborock’s S8 MaxV Ultra and iRobot’s Combo 10 Max. If you’ve been holding out on trying the latest and greatest, now is a good time to dive in. Deep discounts are also available on some of our favorite midrange and budget bots, and iRobot is slashing prices on its entire line. Read on for our rundown on the best deals on robotic floor cleaners this holiday shopping weekend.Top-of-the-line robots with big discountsSharkNinja’s latest robot vacuum is down to an all-time low of $699.99 ($500 off) at Amazon and SharkNinja’s online storefront. The Shark PowerDetect 2-in-1 Robot... Continue reading…

Black Friday is the perfect time to upgrade your home cleaning routine with incredible deals on ECOVACS products. From advanced robot vacuums to innovative window cleaners, ECOVACS is offering unbeatable discounts from November 29, 2024, 12:00 AM PDT, to December 2, 2024, 11:59 PM PDT.

The Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale for Black Friday, too. | photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The holiday shopping season is here — which means it’s a great time to snag deals on smartwatches and fitness trackers. Black Friday and Cyber Monday, in particular, are excellent opportunities if you or a loved one have health or fitness-related goals for the year ahead. That said, it can get a little daunting sifting through the dozens of models out there. Not to worry — we’ve rounded up the best deals for smartwatches and fitness trackers out there.The best Black Friday smartwatch and fitness tracker dealsThe 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 10 is $70 off at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $329. The larger 46mm model is also $51 off at $359 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.The 42mm LTE Apple Watch Series 10 is 14 percent off at... Continue reading…

You don't know you need a USB hub until it's too late. You slowly build up your workstation with new monitors, devices, and charging ports to keep everything in one place, and before you know it, HDMI cables, Ethernet cables, and various wires for USB devices are strewn all across your desk. Fortunately, USB hubs are here to create some order in the spaghetti-like chaos by offering a central hub through which you can manage all your devices. If you're looking for a cheap way to sort your cables this Black Friday, the Anker 553 USB hub is the perfect way to get everything in one place.

We cover a lot of different Raspberry Pi projects on XDA, but we don't see nearly enough cool robots. Once in a while, someone designs a really awesome robot that runs off of the tiny SBC, and they're always a delight to see. Today, we were blessed by a Redditor on the Raspberry Pi subreddit, who took to the website to show off their brand new rover that looks like some kind of recon device from Terminator.

If you're looking for a PC gaming handheld that won't break the bank, this Asus ROG Ally that's on sale for Black Friday is going to be it. The ROG Ally is one of our favorite PC gaming handhelds and now comes in at $150 below its original retail price, which means you can scoop it up for just $350 if you're quick. This is the best promotion we've seen on this unit, so be sure to get it while you can because a deal like this won't last long.