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…

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…

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.

iRobot’s flagship robot vacuum and mop the j9 Combo Plus is $400 off for Cyber Monday. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge With a new owner looming, iRobot is already getting into the Amazon discounting game by dropping the prices on its brand-new vacuums this Cyber Monday. On Friday, it started with its new budget and midrange lines, the Roomba Combo i5 Plus and Combo j5 Plus, and on Sunday, iRobot slashed $400 off its new top-of-the-line models, the j9 Plus and Combo j9 Plus. Image: iRobot The Roomba j9 Plus and mopping version the Combo j9 Plus are $400 off for Cyber Monday. The Roomba j9 Plus is the company’s flagship robot vacuum and is on sale for $599, down from $899 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Wellbots. It comes with a self-empty dock and all the smarts of the Roomba j7, including AI-powered obstacle avoidance to steer clear... Continue reading…

Compared to Windows and macOS, Linux might not be a popular operating system, but it's still used by many worldwide. So, if it's Ubuntu or any other Linux distribution you're using, multiple apps can be installed to help boost your everyday computing experience. Many of these apps are open-source alternatives to ones popular on Windows, like LibreOffice in place of Microsoft Office and GIMP in place of Adobe Photoshop. But no matter what you need, this selection includes the best Windows App alternatives on Linux.

Apple’s terrific, second-gen stylus is compatible with the latest iPad Air, iPad Mini, and iPad Pro models. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Let’s face it: most early Cyber Monday deals tend to just be rebranded Black Friday deals, but every now and then the shopping event surprises us with a new one entirely. Today’s deal on the second-generation Apple Pencil is one of those deals. Right now, the second-gen Apple Pencil has dropped to a new all-time low of $79.99 ($49 off) at Amazon, Target, and Walmart, though you’ll need to sign into your Walmart account to take advantage of the latter.If you own one of Apple’s latest iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad Mini models, this is an excellent stylus for drawing and taking notes. The pressure-sensitive Pencil recharges by magnetically attaching to the side of tablets, which is a convenient feature its predecessor lacked. It also... 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…

Illustration by Aaron Fernandez for The Verge Black Friday used to be one day! Feels like it started mid-November this time around, and here we are on Sunday. How is this day different from Cyber Monday? How will Monday be any different than Tuesday? It’s all a barely differentiated smear at this point. But the good news is that the deals are still here. They’ll be here tomorrow, too, but if your Sunday plans include scanning for deals, at least you’ll find plenty of them. Most of the good deals we’ve seen on phones, smartwatches, headphones, and accessories are holding steady through the weekend — we’ve checked them all to be sure. This post is where we collect the highlight deals, but our Black Friday / Cyber Monday / Undifferentiated Commerce Smear coverage goes well... Continue reading…

The holiday weekend of deals is continuing with Cyber Monday right around the corner. But if you've been eying a new tablet or smart home hub at a great discount, you won't have to wait at all. Google's Pixel Tablet, which we found offers the best Android experience on a tablet after a thorough review, can now be had at a sweet discount. It's just $400 in an early Cyber Monday deal, and that matches the lowest price we've ever seen for this product. With a deal this good, we can't guarantee it'll make it through Cyber Monday without selling out or expiring. If you've been looking for an affordable and versatile tablet for Black Friday or Cyber Monday, now's your chance to snag the Pixel Tablet.

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.

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…