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Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge The hard-to-resist holiday sales have officially arrived, with many headphones and earbuds from the biggest tech brands discounted to their lowest prices ever for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And as you can remain available over the weekend in between the frenzied shopping days. If you’ve been holding off for the best possible savings on something from Apple, Sony, Samsung, Google, and other brands, you’re likely not going to do better than these Black Friday 2023 offers. I’m not expecting any major new products from the biggest headphone makers anytime soon, so you don’t need to worry about buyer’s remorse should you decide to jump on any of the deals below. Heading into the colder months, it’s always worth factoring in that... Continue reading…

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge There’s no better time to stock up on games and gaming accessories than Cyber Monday, and this year, we’re seeing sizable discounts on some of the biggest titles released this year — a year, need I remind you, that’s been inundated with many excellent games.While not all of this year’s biggest games are getting significant discounts, titles like Final Fantasy XVI are. And when it comes to slightly older games, many, like Doom Eternal, can be had for a pittance, making this a great time to stock up on the releases you might have missed months or even years ago.As for gaming accessories and peripherals, Cyber Monday always present a cornucopia of worthwhile discounts on things like controllers, headsets, and even consoles. So be sure to... Continue reading…

Apple’s AirTag, our favorite Bluetooth tracker for iPhone owners, is available starting at just $23.99. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge It’s the time of year again when utter chaos descends upon airports nationwide. That means the chances of losing your luggage are higher than usual, so it’s worth preparing for the commotion if you’re planning to travel.Right now, you can buy a single AirTag for just $23.99 ($5 off) at Amazon and Walmart, which is a rare discount that’s just $1 shy of the tracker’s all-time low price. If you want to buy even more AirTags, Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy are also currently selling a four-pack for $79.99, about $20 off, which is $5 shy of their best price yet. This is the same discount we saw last week for Black Friday — and one likely to carry through Cyber Monday — but it remains one of our favorite budget-friendly deals we’ve seen so... Continue reading…

Yale smart locks and Ring video doorbells are all on sale for Cyber Monday. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge If you missed out on grabbing a bargain on smart home gear this Black Friday, Cyber Monday is hot on its heels to save you. There are still plenty of deep discounts to be found on smart speakers and smart displays, as well as robot vacuums that you can control with a command to that smart speaker and video doorbells whose live feed you can see through one of those smart displays. There are also some excellent bargains on smart door locks, smart lights, and smart plugs, including some of the first discounts we’re seeing on Matter-compatible devices. So read on for my pick of the bargains on the best smart home gear out there. Best deals on smart speakers and smart displaysThe brand new, very good Echo Show 8 (third-gen) smart display... Continue reading…

Black Friday has officially ended, but that doesn't mean you can't save big on your favorite gadgets and accessories. As we're rolling into Cyber Monday, you have a lot more deals to pick and choose from. If you're a PlayStation 5 owner, why not take advantage of this season and grab a couple of accessories? After all, it's the perfect time to grab a new controller, a new SSD, or maybe even one of the best wireless gaming headsets.

Black Friday brought with it some enticing deals on a variety of PC-related products. There are still substantial discounts applied to storage, components, laptops, keyboards, mice, and everything else in between for Cyber Monday. Even more recent product launches usually find their way onto the list of discounted hardware, making Black Friday and Cyber Monday an excellent weekend to save big on tech.

Black Friday has drawn to a close, but many of the best Black Friday deals have carried over through the weekend for Cyber Monday. We're still seeing deep price cuts on popular products at all major retailers, and it looks like Cyber Monday will be as good as Black Friday when it comes to finding a new TV on sale. Our collection of the best Cyber Monday deals at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart also has many other sales to check out.

Now that Black Friday has come to a close, Cyber Monday is looking like the last time this year you'll find such significant deals on GPUs. Black Friday started early this year, and we're already seeing a bunch of the best deals go out of stock. That means you'll probably want to jump on a sale sooner than later, as it's hard to know which ones will make it through to the end of Monday.

Best Buy is going big this year for Cyber Monday and is now offering some of our favorite Microsoft Surface devices for up to $800 off with this crazy deal. If you've been waiting to upgrade your laptop or tablet, there isn't a better time than right now, but you need to act fast because supplies definitely won't last with prices this low.

With Black Friday behind us, it’s time for Cyber Monday deals to start popping up at most retailers. As it turns out, Lenovo has already jumped on the bandwagon and slashed off our favorite convertible ahead of Cyber Monday. If you're looking for an all-rounder laptop that can double as a tablet, this article will have at least one laptop that meets your requirements.

The Amazfit GTR 4 is an excellent budget-friendly smartwatch that’s currently on sale for $169.99. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Thinking of setting some new health goals or records in the coming year? Smartwatches and fitness trackers can be a helpful tool, but sifting through the dozens of models, metrics, and styles can be a headache. Even so, Cyber Monday is one of the best times to snag wearable deals for the year ahead. We’ve rounded up the best deals spanning smartwatches, multisport watches, and fitness trackers alike.The best Cyber Monday smartwatch dealsThe 41mm Apple Watch SE is down to $179 on Amazon. The larger 44mm Apple Watch SE (GPS) is 25 percent off at $209. This is a great option for folks on a budget and children. Read my review. The 41mm Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS) is 18 percent off at $329 at Amazon, Walmart, and Target. The 45mm Series... Continue reading…