AMD Ryzen CPUs first launched in 2016 and it was only with the launch of Ryzen 7000 in 2022 did AMD migrate to the newer AM5 socket. Although at the end of its life, the AM4 platform has continued to receive support, as recently as October 2024. The AMD Ryzen XT range of 5000-series chips offers more cache and performance at the same TDP. This could be a worthy upgrade path for an AM4 PC if you've tried overclocking and buying faster DDR4 RAM. Interested to learn more about boosting the power of your AM4 PC? Here are some recommendations!

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.

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 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.

When planning a home-based storage solution for all devices, you may encounter storage area network (SAN) and network-attached storage (NAS). The two terms sound almost identical but describe two very different methods of storing data. A NAS is a simple single device running an operating system, capable of storing data, running apps, and hosting services. A SAN is designed for data storage and scalability. Unlike a NAS, it combines various devices and acts more like a connected storage disk than an external storage hub with superfast interconnectivity.

Fans of 8BitDo keyboards have had an excellent month so far. Only a few weeks ago, the accessory company released a full 108-key version of its NES and Famicom keyboards, and now it's back at it again with a brand new model. This time, 8BitDo is taking that unique 2000s aesthetic of the original Xbox and reviving it as a modern-day keyboard alongside its own mouse.

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.

With competition and innovation skyrocketing, collaboration tools are super essential for success. There are so many options out there that it can be challenging to pick the best one. But Microsoft Loop might be the game-changer you’ve been looking for.

Not everyone likes Adobe’s monthly subscription plans. If you're one of those who would rather avoid it, I recommend exploring open-source solutions to fly through your creative projects.

I've said it once, and I'll say it again: SSDs are my favorite part of Black Friday sales. When comparing them to HDDs, SSDs' main pain point is their high price. However, once companies start slicing the prices of their SSDs by half, it's no longer a problem. So, if you're like me and you're on the hunt for a cheap way to expand your computer's storage, look no further than this impressive Crucial 1TB SSD stick that's on a huge discount for Black Friday.

With IoT devices growing more popular by the day, the tech market is full of affordable smart home paraphernalia. Besides enhancing your quality of life, these convenient gadgets can tackle your tedious house chores once you combine them with the automation facilities offered by Home Assistant.

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…