Black Friday is here, and with it comes great savings on just about anything you can put your mind to, but only for a limited time. This year, OBSBOT is including many of its AI-powered webcams in these sales, allowing you to make the most of great features such as automatic tracking, gesture control, and more at a discounted price.

Batocera is a Linux-based gaming OS supporting numerous system emulators. If you have a collection of old console games that you'd like to rip and enjoy on a single device, this is the way to do it in style. To make the most of your retro gaming system, I recommend using a mini PC. These are powerful enough to run emulators without causing too much noise and drawing a lot of power. A desktop PC not doing anything would provide a better experience, especially for more recent platforms, but I still recommend a small, compact chassis for the big screen. Luckily, Black Friday has some great deals on mini PCs.

The Verge A few weeks ago, Microsoft exec Sarah Bond said that in November, “players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox App on Android.” It’s almost December and the feature still isn’t live, but Bond says it’s not Microsoft’s fault. The problem is that Microsoft would only be able to do it once a court order takes effect that forces sweeping changes for Google’s Play Store on Android, like opening it up to competition and ending the requirement for apps to use Google Play Billing. 3/4: Due to a temporary administrative stay recently granted by the courts, we are currently unable to launch these features as planned. Our team has the functionality built and ready to go live as soon as the court makes a final... Continue reading…

Creating a smart home with bulbs, switches, appliances, sensors, and more is a great way to improve your daily life, but it can come at a cost when you add too much to your home network. Without proper planning and investment into the backend, you can end up causing some serious headaches. If you're considering the purchase of a device or a few, here are some things to consider when planning out your new smart home.

With the much-anticipated Black Friday week upon us, many of our favorite tech products are available at massive discounts. This includes everything from PC components like processors and GPUs to NAS, drives, and other home lab equipment. Having reviewed several NAS devices over the course of the year, some of my personal favorites are on sale during the holiday season. So, I’ve put together a list of the most cost-effective storage servers on sale this Black Friday, and all the fun projects you can build with them.

You know what PC gaming handhelds lack? The cool factor. Sure, they come with powerful CPUs and GPUs and put older gaming rigs to shame, but when it's time to carry it around with you, you just slip it in a bag and call it a day. But what about a portable gaming station that looks like you're carrying something straight out of a cyberpunk dystopia? That's why I'm insanely jealous about this amazing cyberdeck that opens up to become a portable arcade.

Building a PC isn't just a matter of picking a good CPU, a graphics card to match in performance, and the rest of the components you need to put together a functioning system. It's also about knowing how to put them together, which tools you need, and a few tips about BIOS settings to get that first successful boot. The process has been streamlined over the years, with standardized cable lengths, connectors, and roomy PC cases all helping to ease things along. The latest crop of motherboards makes this process even easier, with tool-less installation for almost everything. It's truly never been easier to build a PC once you've decided on your parts.

Mark Zuckerberg. | The Verge | Photo by Tom Williams via Getty Images Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg met President-elect Donald Trump for dinner at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday.“It’s an important time for the future of American Innovation,” Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said in a statement shared with The Verge. “Mark was grateful for the invitation to join President Trump for dinner and the opportunity to meet with members of his team about the incoming Administration.” While it’s unclear what the two men discussed, the meeting suggests Trump may be softening his view of Zuckerberg. He has said the tech billionaire should be jailed for Facebook’s role in the 2020 presidential race and his personal donations to mail-in ballet initiatives. Zuckerberg, meanwhile, has intentionally distanced himself from politics this... Continue reading…

How have your Black Friday hardware pickups been? It's the perfect time to grab some powerful hardware for a cheap price, to the point where you can make a whole new PC with all the new stuff you get. If you're looking for something to put all that new hardware in, or you just fancy a new case for your current machine, this amazing white case comes with tempered glass, a sleek white frame, and an amazing deal this Black Friday.

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Valve has dropped the price of the 512GB Steam Deck LCD to $336.75 (about $112 off) as part of its Steam Autumn Sale. The sale runs until December 4th at 1PM ET and includes plenty of game discounts too, but Valve discontinued the 512GB Steam Deck LCD, so it might not make it to the end. (It’s already sold through the 64GB model, which was also discounted.)It’s a shame to see the 512GB LCD model going away, even if its picture doesn’t pop the same way the Steam Deck OLED does. At its normal $449 price, it’s a more affordable alternative to the OLED model with the same storage, which costs $100 more but plays the same games. Especially if you’re getting it to play AAA bangers like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Elden Ring — those will fill up your... Continue reading…

After using over a dozen mechanical keyboards over 3 years, I never imagined I'd be advocating for the low-profile brethren of my favorite typers. I always associated mechanical keyboards with a deep sound signature and satisfying tactile feedback. So, naturally, I largely ignored low-profile keyboards.

If you're looking for a giant ultrawide monitor, then this Samsung Odyssey G9 is going to be right up your alley. Not only does it offer sprawling screen real estate, but it also features excellent performance numbers as well. Best of all, for a limited time, you can score this monitor for a great price as it drops 42%, falling to its lowest price to date at just $760.