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You’re practically making money on this phone at 400 bucks. | Photo: Allison Johnson / The Verge For someone who wants to spend the absolute least on a phone and not have to think about buying another one for a good long while, I’ll always recommend Google’s A-series Pixel phone. That’s doubly true now with the Pixel 8A on a $100 discount for Black Friday-ish Cyber Shopping Holiday or whatever it is we’re currently experiencing. The 8A is a solid value at its full $

You can grab a serious bargain on TCL TVs this holiday shopping weekend. | Image: TCL It just wouldn’t be Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday without a deluge of TV deals. And while we don’t recommend the second-rate models lining the Sunday circulars, there are plenty of TVs on sale that deliver a satisfying viewing experience and solid feature set — whether you plan on gaming, watching sports, or catching up on the latest TV shows and movies.Several of the best OLED models are c

Big phones, big discounts. | Photo by Allison Johnson / The Verge Cyber Monday, you may have noticed, is no longer a specific date on the calendar. This year especially, with a late Thanksgiving in the US, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are more like a vibe. The deals started arriving well before Thanksgiving and they’ve lasted well into the weekend, just like turkey leftovers. If the new vibes-based Cyber Monday means shopping for discounted phones and accessories online any day you please

NZXT’s Player: Three prebuilt gaming PC. | Image: NZXT An hour-long video published Saturday by Gamers Nexus, a YouTube channel focused on PC gaming hardware, accuses NZXT’s PC rental program of “bait-and-switch” tactics, with prices and specs that are constantly changing.
The Flex program allows customers to rent prebuilt gaming PCs starting at $59 per month (not including a mouse, keyboard, or monitor). But Gamers Nexus shows that NZXT changes the specs and prices of PC

Between extensive self-cleaning options and AI smarts, it might be even better than a pet. | Photo: Eufy 2024 has been a rough year. It might be nice to go into the new year with a robot that can take some housework off your plate. Unfortunately, there’s no telling when or if Elon Musk’s all-purpose Tesla robots will ever be ready, but in the meantime, a robot vacuum can be a great starter.
Thankfully, many robot vacuums are at all-time low prices for Cyber Monday, including the Eufy

Asus’s high-end ROG Ally X handheld is $100 off. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Cyber Monday is just brimming with great deals on new games, including older titles you can purchase for pennies on the dollar and recent hits that might be hard to justify at full price. You can usually find great deals on gaming accessories, too, from controllers and headsets to expanded storage for consoles like the Xbox Series X / S.
We’ve combed through all of the Cyber Monday deals to bring t

The Beats Solo 4 are normally $200 but have dropped to just under $100. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Gadgets make for expensive gifts, but that’s the beauty of Black Friday. As noted in our roundup of the absolute best Black Friday deals, this year’s shopping event has brought steep discounts on Apple devices, TVs, and plenty of other pricey tech. However, unless you’re planning on spending a couple hundred dollars on yourself or someone else, many of the more expensive i

The very good Roborock Q5 Pro is on sale this weekend as both a stand-alone bot or paired with it auto-empty dock for easier cleaning. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Robot vacuums are on sale all the time. But this holiday shopping weekend, there have been some fairly significant price drops, which are rolling over from Black Friday into Cyber Monday. These include rarely reduced flagship models like Roborock’s S8 MaxV Ultra and iRobot’s Combo 10 Max.If you’ve b

The Echo Pop is down to $17.99 for Cyber Monday. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Combing through the deluge of ongoing Cyber Monday deals can be a daunting task, but the most affordable end of the spectrum is always a good place to start. In fact, there are still plenty of discounts available on budget-friendly gadgets and goodies, many of which are under $30. You’re not just getting junk, either.If you know where to look, it’s not hard to find something useful for you

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge These days, Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t so much single-day shopping holidays as they are an ever-expanding, monthslong event that often begins as early as October. The 24-hour deal blitz that once was the focus of newspaper headlines and mobs outside of stores is no more, which makes knowing when and where you should be spending your cash all the more confusing.
Luckily, we’re here to help. We’ve been poring through thousands upon thous

Because everyone loves an electric screwdriver. | Image: Hoto Whenever Verge staff is asked to describe their favorite games, smart tech, desktop accessories, or whatever, they are free to talk about things they recently bought, things they picked up 10 years ago, or things they’ve had sitting around their house for decades. And, unsurprisingly, many of those same items are receiving a discount as a result of the many ongoing Black Friday and Cyber Monday promos. So we thought we’d o

Missed Black Friday? No problem. The Cyber Monday deals are here. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge A laptop is one of the larger tech purchases for most people, so Cyber Monday is a good time to make that investment. Windows laptops, MacBooks, and even Chromebooks all have their regular cadence of discounts and sales promotions from retailers like Best Buy, but this time of year is often when you can save a few hundred bucks and get a quality machine that should easily last more th

The Cyber Monday deals for the smart home are rolling in. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge The Cyber Monday deals are rolling in. Whether you are looking to expand your own setup or searching for a good gift for a smart home newbie, this is a great time to stock up on smart home gear. There are still deep discounts to be had on smart speakers, locks, and lights, even smart trashcans and a robot that can push your button for you.
Here, I’ve rounded up some of my top picks for

Image: Intel Intel is expected to release a pair of entry-level Battlemage GPUs this week, and now marketing materials posted by reliable leaker Roland Quandt show what we might see from the lower-specced Arc B570. The leaked materials, which have details for a dual-fan ASRock Arc B570 Challenger OC GPU, suggest that the new chip may feature 18 Xe2 cores and 10GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 160-bit memory bus.
The leak also indicates that Intel’s Arc B570 chip could come with the 8-pin PCIe power c

Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge If you’re looking to catch up on recent shows and movies — including Shogun, The Penguin, and Dune: Part Two — the ongoing holiday weekend is the perfect time to do so. Thankfully, multiple streaming services are slashing subscription prices for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, including Max, Hulu, and others. Right now, for example, you can sign up for a year of Hulu for less than $12. What’s more, you don’t have to be a new

The excellent AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $154 at various retailers this holiday shopping weekend. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge There’s no better time than the holidays to treat yourself (or someone you care about) to an overdue upgrade and pick up a fresh pair of earbuds or headphones. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a great opportunity to save big on the latest products from Apple, Bose, Google, Samsung, Sony, Sennheiser, and countless other brands. Plus, the extended return pe

The Cyber Monday deals on Apple gear are here. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge The Cyber Monday deals on Apple devices have been some of the best in the run-up to the sale, and they’re just as good now — or better, in some cases — than they were a week ago. It feels like there are more Apple deals than ever on products across every category.Some of the best deals currently available on Apple devices are the latest AirPods Pro and second-gen Apple Watch SE, down to their lowe

The Cyber Monday deals are here. | 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

Image: David Pierce / The Verge Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 62, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, happy Post-Thanksgiving Chill Weekend, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.)This week, I’ve been reading about junk food and Madden 2004 and Anthony Jeselnik, watching Wicked and immediately making sure to hold space for the lyrics of “Defying Gravity,” exploring the back catalog

Save $70: As of Nov. 30, the ASUS ProArt 27-inch 4K HDR Professional Monitor is $379 at Amazon (down from $449) for Black Friday.Opens in a new windowCredit: ASUSASUS ProArt 27-Inch 4K HDR Professional Monitor$379.00 at Amazon $449.00 Save $70.00Get DealWe're not sure how this Black Friday deal on the ASUS ProArt 27-inch 4K HDR Professional Monitor is still available. With pro-grade specs, a tidy design, and a price tag of just $379 (down from $449), this deal should've sold out ages ago. Creato

Save $400: As of Nov. 30, the TCL Q6 Smart TV is $799.99 at Best Buy (down from $1,199.99) for Black Friday. Packed with QLED, Dolby Vision, and Game Accelerator 240, it’s a must-buy for home entertainment fans.Opens in a new windowCredit: TCLTCL Q6 Smart TV$799.99 at Best Buy $1,199.99 Save $400.00Get DealHow is this Black Friday deal on the TCL Q6 Smart TV still live? With QLED technology, Dolby Vision, and a 120Hz refresh rate, this TV offers premium features that rival sets costing twi

I had a great time playing video games in 2024 — and I hope you did too. Let's talk about it.This past year was challenging for some, including myself, but the silver lining is that 2024 produced a bunch of excellent games to play. The RPG genre, in particular, saw a modern renaissance, with an overwhelming number of releases from studios big and small. Of course, there were plenty of other games, ranging from big-budget productions to ones created by a single developer.However, unlike mos

TL;DR: For Black Friday week, you can get a 7-inch wireless dash display, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, for just $74.97 (reg. $139), with free shipping.Opens in a new windowCredit: RochasDivineMart7-inch Wireless Car Display$74.97 $139.99 Save $65.02with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Compatibility & Phone MirroringGet DealCar tech evolves fast, and not all of us can drop thousands of dollars on a new ride just to get a better dashboard. That's why we're excited about this 7-in

TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more with a Microsoft Office 2019 license for Windows at $32.97 until the end of today.Opens in a new windowCredit: Retail KingMicrosoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows$32.97 $229.00 Save $196.03Get DealYour credit card is exhausted from all of today’s subscription fees. While you probably don’t want to cancel Peacock and never see the ending of Yellowstone or say goodbye to two-day shipping with Prim

TL;DR: Upgrade your tech with a grade-A Refurbished 2017 Apple MacBook Air (1.8GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) for just $229.97 (reg. $348.99) — lightweight, reliable, and ready to work wherever you are.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleRefurbished 2017 Apple MacBook Air (1.8GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD)$229.97 $999.00 Save $769.03Get DealIf you've been hunting for a budget-friendly computer to handle your daily tasks, you should take a closer look at this one. This grade-A refurbished 2017 Appl

TL;DR: Upgrade your prep with the Seido Japanese Master Chef's 8-Piece Knife Set for just $109.97 (reg. $429) — precision, elegance, and value in one sleek package.Opens in a new windowCredit: SeidoSeido Japanese Master Chef's 8-Piece Knife Set $109.97 $429.00 Save $319.03with gift boxGet DealAre you ready to bring professional-grade tools into your kitchen without the jaw-dropping price tag? The Seido Japanese Master Chef's 8-Piece Knife Set is now just $109.97 (reg. $429) — a limit

SAVE $45: Upgrade your ROG Ally setup thanks to Best Buy's Black Friday event: The ASUS ROG 65W Charger Dock supports 4K HDMI output, fast charging, and peripheral connectivity, making it the ultimate accessory for gamers.Opens in a new windowCredit: ASUSASUS ROG 65W Charger Dock$19.99 at Best Buy $64.99 Save $45.00Get DealDid you snag that awesome ASUS ROG Ally Black Friday deal? Now you'll need a solid travel charger that doubles as a dock for when you want to hook up to a TV or desktop setup,

SAVE UP TO $500: Ahead of Black Friday, shop big markdowns on soundbars at Amazon and Best Buy. Shop the Samsung HW-Q850D/ZA Soundbar for $599.99, saving $500 for 45% off.Best soundbar dealsBest soundbar dealSamsung HW-Q850D/ZA Soundbar$599.99(Save $500)Get DealBest budget soundbar dealInsignia 2.0 Mini Soundbar$34.99(Save $15)Get DealRoku Streambar SE$79.99(Save $20)Get DealBest Bose SpeakerBose Smart Soundbar$399(Save $100)Get Deal
Getting ready for the holiday season means pulling out the str

SAVE UP TO 55%: Amazon's Black Friday sale is still live, and so are the deals on Amazon Echo devices. While single devices are up to 55% off, save even more when purchasing two Echo devices together.Best Echo Device DealsBest Echo dealAmazon Echo Pop 🔥$17.99 at Amazon(Save $22)Get DealBest Echo Show dealAmazon Echo Show 5$44.99 at Amazon(Save $45)Get DealBest Echo alarm clock dealAmazon Echo Spot 🔥$44.99 at Amazon(Save $35)Get DealBest Echo Kids dealAmazon Echo Pop Kids 🔥

Best Bluetooth speaker deals ahead of Black FridayBest overallUltimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $78.96 at Amazon(Save $21.03)Get Deal Best budget speaker dealJBL Go 4 $39.95 at Amazon(Save $10)Get Deal Best high-end Bluetooth speakerSonos Move 2 $359.00 at Amazon(Save $90)Get DealThe Black Friday shopping season is here, and Bluetooth speakers are at some of their best prices of the year.Though it may not be the best time of year to take a Bluetooth speaker poolside, it's always great to think ahead an

Best noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds deals ahead of Black FridayBest headphones dealSony WH-1000XM5297(Save $102.99)Get DealBest earbuds dealBose QuietComfort Ultra earbus$229(Save $50)Get Deal
Black Friday is just around the corner, but major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart are already kicking off their programming. In other words: it's a pretty good time to pick up a pair of headphones on sale.So far, we've seen the bulk of the deals at Amazon, with headphones and

UPDATE: Nov. 28, 2024, 8:47 p.m. EST This story has been updated with the latest deals from Walmart's Black Friday sale.The best Black Friday TV deals at WalmartBest 55-Inch DealSamsung 55-inch Q60DB QLED 4K TV$498 at Walmart(save $150)Get DealBest 65-Inch DealLG 65-inch B3 Series OLED 4K TV$998 at Walmart(save $301)Get Deal
TVs being on sale for Black Friday isn't unique to any one retailer. Sure, that's news to no one. The less-known intel is that, while there will be a handful of price-match