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88 Best Amazon Deals For Black Friday (2022): iPads, Apple Watches, and More

Black Friday weekend is in full swing, and few retailers go quite as hard with online deals as Amazon. We’ve rounded up a massive list of our favorite Amazon Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here, including the company’s own gadgets, as well as kitchen gear, laptops and tablets, gaming accessories, and so much more. 

Updated Nov. 26: We’ve added deals on several home office supplies we like, plus some headphones, a turntable, and a smart toothbrush.

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Gift cards are an easy stocking stuffer for the hard-to-buy-fors on your list. Amazon has a handful of options, and each one comes with an Amazon credit from $5 to $15—they all say exactly what you’ll be getting under the “Special offers and product promotions” section of the page.

We know you don’t want to cook this soon after Thanksgiving. This gets you $10 off a $25+ order, even if you’re already a Grubhub+ customer. If you aren’t, Prime members can get a year’s membership free.

Amazon Echo Buds

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Amazon’s second-gen Echo Buds (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are our some of our favorite cheap buds. They come with Alexa built right in, a wireless charging case, and an assortment of earfins so you can get just the right fit.

This is our top pick for streaming sticks if you prefer to stick to the Amazon ecosystem. It supports most major streaming apps, but it promotes Prime shows and movies first and foremost. The included voice remote also supports Alexa voice commands on top of the usual suite of TV control buttons. The 4K Max is the most powerful version of the Fire TV Stick, with a faster processor and support for Wi-Fi 6. However, if you’re willing to sacrifice some horsepower, the regular Fire TV Stick 4K is on sale for $25 ($25 off), or if you don’t have a 4K TV, you can pick up the Fire TV Stick Lite for $15 ($15 off).

The Kindle Paperwhite is our favorite Kindle for most people. It’s waterproof, with brighter screens than other Kindles, and a spacious 6.8-inch screen. This standard model comes with 8 gigabytes of storage, enough to store around 5,000 of your favorite ebooks. If that’s not enough space, you can also pick up the Signature Edition for $130 ($60 off). There’s also the Paperwhite for Kids for $105 ($56 off) which comes with a 1-year subscription to Amazon Kids+ with a ton of free books, games, and videos.

Amazon Kindle Oasis

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We loved the Kindle Oasis when we tried it out for its adjustable warm lighting, speedy processor, and sleek aluminum frame. Normally, we’d say it’s still too pricey to buy for any practical reason, but with this much of a discount, it’s pushing dangerously close to reasonable.

We’re still testing the new Fire HD 8, but it improves on its predecessor with a faster processor and thinner design while retaining its compact design and USB-C port for charging. It’s perfect for reading ebooks, watching videos, and just casually browsing the web.

There are also several other variants on sale, depending on your preferences:

  • Fire HD 8 Kids for $80 ($150 off): The Kids’ version comes with a rugged case to keep it safe from drops and dings, plus a 1-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, which includes thousands of games, books, and apps aimed at children (plus parental controls).
  • Fire HD 7 (2022) for $40 ($20 off): This is ideal if you prefer something a little smaller for casual book reading. There’s also a Kids’ edition of this tablet as well for $55 ($55 off).
  • Fire HD 10 (2021) for $75 ($75 off): This one’s got a more spacious screen, making it better for watching movies or videos. As usual, there’s a Kids’ edition of this tablet, too.
  • Fire HD 10 Plus Tablet (2021) for $105 ($75 off): Very similar to the regular HD 10, this model adds wireless charging, more RAM, and a softer material on the chassis.

The standard Amazon Echo (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a handy tool for setting timers, asking trivia questions, and playing music. It impressed us with room-filling sound, and a 3.5-mm output to connect it to larger sound systems. It’s a bit bigger than previous Echo models though, so keep that in mind.

Amazon Echo Show 8

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Arguably, smart home speakers are most useful when they have a screen attached. The 2nd-generation Echo Show 8 is one of our favorite smart displays, specifically for those who prefer Alexa. It goes great in the kitchen where you can use it to read recipes or watch movies while you cook. If you’d like a little more screen space, the Echo Show 10 is also on sale for $170 ($80 off), and there’s the smaller Echo Show 5 for $35 ($50 off).

This Echo Show is a little different than the others. It’s designed to be mounted on the wall, where it can display things like the family’s upcoming events, notes, news, and weather. We haven’t tested it yet, but if it sounds like something your family could use, this is the lowest price we’ve tracked.

If you’re not overly concerned with the audio quality of your smart speaker, then you can save a lot of money with the Echo Dot. It’s smaller, with simpler speakers (though they’re still not bad), and can do all the same things that a full-size Echo can. Amazon also sells a Kids Edition for $30 ($30 off), which comes with a cute design, and a 1-year subscription to Amazon Kids+.

Headphone and Audio Deals

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro 

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If you’re an Android phone user, Samsung’s Buds2 Pro (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are one of the best options. They’re light and comfortable to wear, and the battery life is solid—5 hours with noise canceling on, 7 and half hours if it’s off). But the companion app only works for Android, so iPhone users won’t get the added benefits of EQ controls and finding lost buds.

Need to completely drown out the world around you? The Bose QuietComfort over-ears have excellent noise cancellation. They’re comfy like any other Bose, and the battery life is solid. If you prefer earbuds, the QuietComfort Earbuds II are discounted to $249 ($50 off).

Marshall Stockwell II

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Marshall’s amp design is iconic, and you can get it in mini form here with one of our favorite Bluetooth speakers. It looks cool, but it sounds great too, with a smooth, balanced, and refined sound. It’s also durable and splash-resistant. For $50 less, you can get a smaller Marshall speaker with the Marshall Emberton for $100 ($50 off). That one is more portable.

Blue microphones have earned their reputation for high-quality audio from USB mics and the Snowball is one of our favorite budget options. It’s great for anyone who works from home if you want to sound better in all those Zoom meetings.

These ColorBuds from 1More (8/10, WIRED Recommends) have some of the best fit of any earbuds we’ve tried. It can be tough finding the right earbuds that won’t fall out of your ears, but if you’ve ever struggled with that, these might be the ones that end your struggle. Plus they’re dirt cheap!

We like a bunch of Beats models, and the Flex buds are the best for iPhone users who want to spend under $100. They include a neckband, which can be convenient—when you need to, just take the buds out of your ear and let them dangle! They sound great and have a long 12-hour battery life.

Shower Power Pro

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The biggest downside to Bluetooth speakers is having to charge them. This speaker from Shower Power solves that problem in a pretty genius way: using the water flow from your shower head to generate electricity to keep itself charged. You can also remove the speaker and take it room to room, though just know that the audio quality is nothing to write home about.

The Flip 6 isn’t included in our best Bluetooth speaker roundup, but it’s still a good speaker and we generally like everything from JBL. It’s waterproof and boasts a long, 12-hour battery life. If you want to save a little bit, the older Flip 5 is also on sale for $70 ($30 off).

Remember when we all had little grey computer speakers to listen to our Limewire downloads? Well, these SteelSeries speakers (8/10, WIRED Recommends) are a much-needed upgrade from that. They boast incredible sound, and the software gives you the ability to fine-tune settings. You can connect them to your setup a handful of ways and there’s built-in RGB LEDs.

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The Beosound A1 speaker is one of our favorites, but it typically has a luxurious price tag. It dipped lower earlier during this sale, but it’s still one of the best prices we’ve seen for. It’s an easily portable speaker that doesn’t lack sound quality despite its tiny body. 

The Back Bay Tempo 30 earbuds (8/10, WIRED Recommends) shocked us with the quality you get for the price. They have big bass-y sound, eight-hour battery life, and noise-canceling tech, all in an inexpensive package. With this deal, even more so.

WIRED writer Louryn Strampe says she takes this portable speaker to parties, festivals, and camping. It’s waterproof and gets super loud, plus there’s a handle and detachable strap.

The SteelSeries Arctis 9 is a comfy headset that pairs wirelessly with your PC, PS4, or PS5 and up for 20 hours of battery life. The Xbox version of this headset is one of our top wireless gaming headsets, but the PC/PlayStation version is also a great deal, especially at this price.


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Vitamix 5200

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This smart blender is an upgrade over the popular Vitamix 750. It’s a bit smaller, but it comes with a touchscreen and a wireless connection. The base automatically detects the size of the container on top and adjusts its blending programs accordingly.

If you’re not a blender person, this might be the one to convert you. What it lacks in smart gadget bells and whistles, it makes up for in raw power. It features a 64-ounce container, and its stainless steel blades can spin so fast that they actually heat up ingredients if you want them to. Plus, it’s built so sturdily that it might just outlast most other kitchen gadgets you own.

KitchenAid Artisan Mini

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There are few more coveted kitchen gadgets than the KitchenAid stand mixer, and this mini version with a 3.5-quart bowl is one of the cheaper ways to get one. Aside from a smaller capacity versus the 5-quart model, it’s largely the same powerful mixing tool that can make your work go much faster. You can lift the top of this one to access the bowl without having to remove it.

Cuisinart’s cookware set is more affordable than All-Clad’s, and you even get an extra skillet for your trouble. This 10-piece set comes with six pots and pans, and four lids. The stainless steel construction should last for a lifetime, and it comes with a warranty to match.

All-Clad Anodized Cookware Set

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If stainless steel cookware is a little too rich for your tastes, this nonstick pan set from All-Clad is a great alternative. It comes with an 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch pan, including lids for the 10- and 12-inch pans.

Every kitchen needs a solid foundation of pots and pans, preferably something like this stainless steel cookware that will last a lifetime. This seven-piece set from All-Clad comes with a 10-inch frying pan, a 3-quart saucepan, 3-quart sauté pan, and an 8-quart stockpot, plus lids for the latter three.

WIRED reviewer Brenda Stoylar loves this waffle maker. She’s used it to make chocolate chip waffles, cinnamon roll waffles, and TikTok-inspired “chaffles.” It’s a handy and sweet way to make several mini waffles all at once.

AeroPress Go

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The AeroPress Go (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is great for home and travel. It’s incredibly lightweight, and makes one of the best cups of coffee you’ll get on the go. Though it can take a bit of experimenting to get it to make coffee exactly the way you want, it’s difficult to make a bad cup of coffee with the Go.

The Java is our favorite super-sturdy hand grinder. The handle is clever. It folds out and provides more leverage while you grind, and then you can fold it up, screw it down, and use it as a hook to hang the Java up when you’re done grinding. The Java handled whatever grind we tried, from French-press coarse to espresso-fine.

Mr. Coffee One-Touch Espresso and Cappuccino Machine

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Mr. Coffee’s One-Touch is our top pick for latte and cappuccino machines. It pulls as nice an espresso as it can from almost anything—we even tested it with standard Maxwell House coffee and it put out an acceptable espresso. That said, it doesn’t get you quite the same rich flavor as more expensive machines like a Breville can.

We haven’t tested this french press, but Fellow makes some of our favorite coffee and tea gear so we don’t hesitate to say this is going to make good coffee. Fellow has some of the best-designed and most durable kettles and brewers on the market.

County Line Kitchen is a family-owned business in Wisconsin. Its Cold Brew Maker uses a trusty ol’ 2-quart mason jar and stainless steel filter basket to brew. You fill the basket with a lot of coffee grounds, pour up to 64 ounces of cold water through it slowly, and let it sit for 24 hours. When it’s done, take out the filter basket and use the lid to pour.

This is Vitamix’s entry-level blender, but it still packs a powerful 2-horsepower engine that will reduce the toughest nuts to a creamy paste. If you’re looking for a blender that will last but don’t want to invest a car payment for the privilege, this is a good place to start.

Layla Two-Sided Foam Mattress 

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Mattress deals are not usually as good as they present themselves, but this actually isn’t a bad one on a mattress we like—it’s still $949 on Layla’s website. This all-foam option has one medium-firm side and one medium-soft side, so you can figure out what’s best for you. There are a few other beds discounted, too.

Honeywell’s Insight line is one of our favorites for its ability to purify medium-sized rooms—it maxes out at 200 square feet. It’s powerful enough to work in decent-sized living rooms, basement areas, and other spaces where small air purifiers struggle.

TP-Link Deco

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TP-Link’s Deco XE75 is our pick for an affordable mesh router, but it has a bigger sibling in the Pro version. This model comes with extra AI features to help manage your network, and with this sale, it’s closer in price to the one we already like.

The Eero 6 system is the simplest of all the mesh routers we’ve tested. It’s not terribly fast, especially at long distances, but if you’re looking to extend your Wi-Fi network without much hassle, this is the way to do it. If you want all the customizable power as well, the Eero 6 Pro system is also on sale for $389 ($210 off).

WIRED reviews editor Julian Chokkattu has been testing this air purifier for a few months and likes it. It roars alive when it detects particulates in the room (aka when he cooks bacon), and it’s not terribly loud. It’s on the larger side, so you’ll need to make room for it, but it can clean the air in a 517-square-foot room within 26 minutes. The filters are pricey. You can connect it to the Smartmi app to control it remotely (and it supports Google Assistant and Alexa too.) He’s also testing the Smartmi P1, which is also on sale for $108 ($69 off). It’s better for smaller rooms and adds HomeKit support. 

Blink Video Doorbell

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We’re still in the process of testing the Blink Video Doorbell, but we gave it an honorable mention in our Best Video Doorbell Cameras guide. It’s affordable, works with Alexa, and comes in both a tethered and battery-powered version. This bundle includes two of Blink’s outdoor cameras, which will give you broader coverage around your home (other bundles are on sale as well). This one is the lowest price we’ve tracked.

Amazon recently launched this new mount for its Blink Mini camera, so we haven’t tried it yet. It has the ability to pan and tilt, giving you a 360-degree view of any room. This bundle comes with the camera, but if you already own the Mini you can purchase the mount separately.

We tried the Bluetooth version of the Pro-Ject. This one doesn’t include Bluetooth connectivity but it’s beautiful, minimalist, and well-built. The setup is really easy, the tonearm doesn’t wobble, and there’s a built-in phono preamp so it’ll work with most speakers with little effort.  

There are more powerful electric toothbrushes, but the Colgate Hum (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best smart brush and it rarely gets this cheap. The app is the best of all the smart brushes we tried, so you can get accurate tracking info.

Apple iPad Mini

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This is last year’s iPad model (8/10, WIRED Recommends), but it’s still excellent and powerful for most tasks. The downside is the dated look, with thick bezels surrounding the screen, but maybe you like it. It keeps the trusty home button and is the only iPad in Apple’s lineup with a headphone jack. Read more in our Best iPad guide.

This is a paltry deal, but if you want the latest version of the standard iPad (7/10, WIRED Recommends), you’ll have to shell out some more cash—it’s unfortunate that Apple had to raise the price, but it’s the first price drop this tablet has seen. It has a more modern look, now features USB-C charging, and has Touch ID embedded into the side power button. It’s plenty powerful for nearly every task you can throw at it, and the selfie camera is now centered in landscape view. 

To see this price, you’ll have to add to your cart and continue all the way to checkout—it’s valid for the pink, blue, and space grey colors. The newest iPad Air (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our upgrade pick. It has a powerful M1 processor and works with the second-generation Apple Pencil. There’s a better selfie camera with a higher-resolution 12-megapixel sensor, and Center Stage support.

Apple’s 14-inch MacBook Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends) comes with the powerful new M1 Pro processor that can handle nearly anything you throw at it. It includes a 1080p webcam, 120-Hz display, and the return of the MagSafe charging port. 

Apple MacBook Air M1

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The M1-powered MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite budget MacBook. WIRED reviewer Eric Ravenscraft has been using this one since it came out and its excellent battery life and speedy performance for its price make it a great workhorse, even if it is a couple of years old at this point.

The 2022 version of the MacBook Air (7/10, WIRED Recommends) didn’t impress us quite as much as the previous model, mainly because it was more expensive. It’s got a better display, brings back the MagSafe connector, and with this deal, it’s closer to a price we like.

Lenovo Flex 5

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Our top pick for the best Windows laptop, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 comes with a 360-degree hinge, letting you prop it up on a table, use it as a drawing tablet, or keep it folded like a traditional laptop. This model includes an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 16 gigabytes of RAM, 512 gigabytes of internal storage, and an included digital pen.

One of our favorite cheap laptops, the HP Pavilion X360 charges notably less for huge amounts of RAM than other manufacturers. This model packs an 11th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, a 256 gigabyte SSD, and 8 gigabytes of RAM.

ASUS Chromebook Flip C434

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The Flip C434 is our favorite Chromebook because it strikes the best balance between price, power, and features. The battery life is impressive, getting to nearly 11 hours in our testing and the 14-inch, 1080p display and bright and sharp. We’ve seen it get lower than this before, but $263 is still a solid deal

Apple’s folio keyboard for the iPad Pro uses Apple’s Smart Connector to connect, so there’s no pairing necessary, and it doesn’t even need to charge. Its slim profile means it’s nearly silent, and it won’t add much bulk to the iPad so it still fits neatly in your bag.

Another great option for the iPad case, Logitech’s Combo Touch comes with a built-in trackpad and a kickstand. The keyboard is detachable, so you can use just the kickstand to prop up the screen if you just want to watch a video on the tablet.

The iPad Mini (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of our favorite compact tablets. It has the same speedy processor as the iPhone 13 and supports the second-generation Apple Pencil, letting you use it to draw or take notes. We’ve seen it at this price before, but it’s still the best price we’ve seen it at.


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BenQ ScreenBar Monitor Light

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Wired reviews editor Julian Chokkattu says his life changed after he installed this ScreenBar. It illuminates your desk space but doesn’t interfere with the screen. And because it attaches to the top of your monitor, it doesn’t take up precious space. It’s a small deal but it rarely goes on sale.

Chances are, the webcam in your laptop doesn’t deliver sharp results unless your office is properly lit up during Zoom calls. An easy fix is adding a lamp, and we like this one that clamps to your desk frame. There are several brightness levels and color temperature controls, plus you can adjust the actual angle of the light so it doesn’t cast shadows down your face

You must be an Amazon Prime subscriber to get this discount on one of the best cheap standing desks around.  It’s not the easiest to assemble, but it has a good range of height and after years of use, the single motor still works reliably.

This is an alt-pick in our roundup of the best office chairs. It’s a significantly cheaper all-mesh chair compared to the ultra-expensive X-Chair X2 K-Sport Mgmt Chair that we prefer (that one is discounted $50 to $920 if you click the on-page coupon). It’s not as comfy, and may annoy bare skin if you work in shorts, but mesh keeps your cool, and it’s adjustable and roomy and comes with two different sets of wheels so you can choose what works best.

Obsbot Tiny 4K Webcam 

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This webcam automatically wakes up and points at you when you start a Zoom call and automatically faces away when the call ends—you can preset the position and the crop (so you can hide the clutter behind your desk). The video quality is pretty good, too.

Working on a cramped laptop screen gets annoying, and if you’re in a hybrid work environment, you can’t exactly tote your full-size monitor to and from the office. The Espresso display is one of the thinnest and lightest screens around, and you can bring it with you when you need it. This deal is on the 15-inch touchscreen model and technically just nets you the magnetic stand for free with the code. 

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The Corsair K100, one of our favorite mechanical keyboards, has not just one, but two wheels on it. One, a volume roller, is a handy way to adjust your computer’s volume that’s hard to live without once you have it. The other is a knob that can be customized to do anything from scrubbing through media to controlling the keyboard’s lighting.

This keyboard from Razer is our favorite small keyboard for gaming. It’s a 60 percent keyboard that strips a normal keyboard down to the bare essentials, but it keeps all the fancy RGB LEDs that every gaming keyboard is legally obligated to have.

Logitech G915

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The Logitech G915 is one of our favorite keyboards, particularly if you like to automate tasks. It comes with five extra programmable buttons that work with Logitech’s robust G Hub software. You can assign different tasks on a per-application basis, so all the shortcuts and macros you need for Photoshop, Excel, or anything in between, will work.

The ultra-slim and compact K3 mechanical keyboard offers a tactile click despite its low profile. It connects to your computer via Bluetooth, and a single charge should last you around four or five days—or you can use it plugged in via USB-C. This deal is available to Prime subscribers only.

Noco Boost Plus Car Battery Booster

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WIRED writer Eric Ravenscraft recommends keeping this battery booster in your car. If your car battery dies, you can jump it yourself without having to wait for AAA or a kind stranger with jumper cables. Better yet, a single charge will boost your car multiple times. 

The Apple Watch SE (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is the entry-level version of Apple’s wearable. While it lacks some of the flashier features of its more expensive sibling—like checking blood oxygen or ECG—it still includes most of the fitness features and apps that you’d want a smartwatch for, at a substantially lower price.

This is the best smartwatch for Android users. It looks sleek and is comfortable to wear. Plus, it matches the accuracy of Apple’s health and fitness metrics, from SpO2, sleep, and heart-rate tracking to electrocardiogram measurements (though the latter is exclusive to Samsung phones). The older Galaxy Watch4 is also on sale for $149 ($50 off)

Whether you want extra storage space for your photos, music, or games, this speedy MicroSD card from Samsung delivers. We’ve seen it this low before, but this is still a good price for a high-capacity card.

iOttie Velox

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Charging your phone in the car can be its own unique hassle, but this MagSafe wireless charging mount makes it simple. It attaches to the air vent in your car, while letting your iPhone magnetically attach to a wireless charging pad. It’s about as simple as a mount can be.

Many of Apple’s latest gadgets come with MagSafe wireless charging, which is convenient for each one, but it can be a pain to charge them all at once. This MagSafe Duo charging pad helps by giving you space to charge two gadgets, including the iPhone 8 or later, and Apple Watches and AirPods that support wireless charging.

If you’re going to put a case on your iPhone (and you probably should), then these MagSafe cases are one of the better options. Other cases can add thickness that reduces the effectiveness of the magnets, but these cases include their own magnets to make sure everything stays in place. The deal is available for the iPhone 14, 14 Plus, or 14 Pro. 

This dock doubles as a microphone for video calls, speakers to pump out tunes, and a hub with an array of ports at the back so you can declutter your desk of those annoying wires. However, we like it for one special reason: right before your video call starts, it’ll light up with a chime. Just press the center button and your video-calling app will launch. It’s a great way to join meetings if you have a tendency to forget they’re about to start. It works with several calendar clients and video-calling apps. 

Anker 623 MagGo

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We love all three of Anker’s MagGo wireless chargers. The 623 is cheaper, with a flip-up platform that MagSafe phones can snap onto. While it’s flipped up, there’s also a spot where you can put your AirPods case to charge those as well. Anker’s MagGo 637 dock lets you wirelessly charge and prop up your iPhone, but also includes several AC outlets and charging ports on the back to clear your table of wires. It’s on sale for $70 ($30 off) with the coupon button.

If you only need to charge one MagSafe-compatible gadget, then the official MagSafe charger is one of the cheapest ways to do so (when it’s on sale). It supports any MagSafe-compatible phone, which starts with the iPhone 12 and up.

Totallee Thin iPhone Case

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Some protection is better than none, and if you don’t like the bulk that many phone cases add, then you might at least be better off with one of these from Totallee. They’re thin, so they’re not likely to do much against major falls, but they should help prevent scuffs and dings.

This is our favorite 3-in-1 charging stand for older iPhones that don’t have MagSafe. The upright magnetic puck for the Apple Watch means your watch can take advantage of Nightstand mode (basically, a digital clock), and the center stand lets you place your iPhone vertically or horizontally. There is also an indented spot for AirPods cases, so they won’t slide off easily.

This is our absolute favorite portable SSD and at this price, it only gets better. It’s nearly the fastest drive we’ve tested. So fast, in fact, that we were able to edit video files directly from the disk.

The Mars Pro 3D Resin Printer is our gift recommendation for fellow nerds in your life. It works by using ultraviolet light from a screen in the base of the printer to harden specific spots in a pool of liquid resin—layer by layer—until a full product emerges. So you can make Dungeons & Dragons miniatures, for example. The Pro 3 is our preferred choice, but you can spend less and go with the Mars 2 Pro for $165 ($35 off). That one has a smaller print volume.

These handy trackers can go on everything from your luggage to your bike to your keychain and, if you ever lose that item, you can track its location through Apple’s Find My app. It should be noted that there are privacy concerns with these trackers, but there are ways to find out if you’re being tracked by an AirTag.

If you can spend a bit more, the 633 is the star of Anker’s MagGo lineup. You can adjust the angle of your phone, so you can still scroll while it charges, but the real pro here is that the attachment point is a portable battery. Slide it out of the stand to charge on the go, and then just slide in back into the dock later for it to recharge itself.

Backbone One iPhone Controller

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The PS5 comes with an M.2 slot where you can install an SSD to add extra high-speed storage to your console. This model from WD_Black is one of our favorite PS5 accessories, adding one terabyte of extra space. It even comes with a built-in heat sink to help make sure it runs smoothly.

Whether you’re playing mobile games or streaming from a service like GeForce Now or Xbox Game Pass, this controller attachment (8/10, WIRED Recommends) can turn your phone into a portable console. It pairs with any iPhone and includes adapters for most iPhones since the iPhone 13.

The 8Bitdo Pro 2 is our favorite mobile game controller. We find the D-pad in most phone controllers to be disappointing, but not here. The buttons and analog sticks are satisfying to use. This Bluetooth controller can connect to four devices so you can jump between them. It works with a Nintendo Switch, Windows (Steam), Mac, Android, and iOS.

Camera and Binocular Deals

Nikon Monarch M5

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Here’s a chance to save a few bucks on our top binocular pick for most people. Nikon’s Monarch 5 binoculars strike an excellent balance between optical power, quality, and price. The glass in these provides nice, bright views with very little chromatic aberration (the distortions or fringing that you sometimes see around objects in bright sunlight), and the 8×42 magnification is great. For $10 more you can get a bundle with a nice harness and cleaning pen.

As we note in our binocular guide, these are often on sale for around this price. They aren’t quite as bright as the Nikon Monarchs, and I did notice more chromatic aberrations, particularly purple fringing, but for the price, these are a good entry-level option.

I have not tested these extensively, but I’ve used them enough to know that they’re lightweight (10.9 ounces) and deliver a very good, sharp image. They have 8x magnification and come with a nice rugged, waterproof case. These aren’t just light, either. The folding design means they also easily fit into your pocket.

The Celestron Regal EDs are what I call a sleeper deal. That is to say, you’ll find very little information about these online, but they’re excellent binoculars, and the price is almost impossible to beat, especially on sale. You get great field of view (6.5 degrees), a sharp clear image, and very little chromatic aberration. I have not tested a better binocular that costs less.

Panasonic Lumix S5

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This deal has been coming and going for a few months now, but it’s still a great price on an excellent camera. The S5 is our top pick for those wanting to shoot video with a full-frame sensor. It’s a fine still camera too, but what really sets it apart are the high-end video features—like support for Log recording, anamorphic 4K support, and uncropped 4K at 30 frames per second.

Sure, the A7RIII is not the latest model in the Sony Alpha line, but you’re getting a lot for $2,000. The 42-megapixel full-frame sensor delivers sharp images and excellent dynamic range, and the camera is light enough to carry around all day. The image stabilization is pretty great, and you have access to a dizzyingly large selection of lenses.

Polaroid cameras aren’t perfect, but we love them. This Now+ outputs photos with that perfect grainy feel and there are multiple shooting modes and options. The app is just OK.


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Retailer Sales Pages

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One of the Coolest NERF Blasters Is on Sale for Black Friday: 30% Off the Halo Needler

The NERF LMTD Halo Needler Dart-Firing Blaster was released earlier this month for $99.99. For Black Friday, Amazon is offering an incredible Black Friday NERF deal that drops it to only $69.49, a savings of just over 30%. You better jump on this quickly because we don’t know how long it will last. It was a hit when it was first released, even at its retail price.

Black Friday Deal: 30% Off NERF LMTD Halo Needler

This Halo Needler is one of the coolest looking guns in NERF’s LMTD lineup, which is a collection of fan-service weapons that are designed after iconic weapons from popular movies and video games. The Needler is a common Convenant infantry weapon in the Halo universe and Hasbro did an excellent job of faithfully creating its look. There are a lot of cool little touches, like the needles and accents that light up whenever you grip the handle, a 10-dart rotating drum (10 Elite darts included, but it will also take standard darts), and a display stand that activates all the light-up features when mounted. You’ll even get a game card with in-game content for Halo Infinite.

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26 Cheap Black Friday Doodads Available on Amazon Thru Cyber Monday

Every Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopper has a mission. Some have a list of gifts they want to buy for their friends and family. They’re a patient deal hunter that’s not afraid to wait for a drop on a particularly pricey item. And then there are the people like me who just want a litany of cheap doodads and gadgets. I click “Add to cart” on every little thing I find cool and then kneel at the sight of my checkout page. These are the coolest Amazon gadgets you can find on the cheap during this Black Friday weekend.

If you’re more of a shopping strategizer, we’ve got a list of the best overall Amazon Cyber Monday deals (along with some Amazon device-specific deals). We’ve also found great deals at Target, Walmart and Best Buy. And here’s our running list of the best deals you can find just about anywhere. 

But if you’re just looking for a white elephant gifta stocking stuffer or something small to treat yourself — and you’ve got $20 or so burning a hole in your pocket — read on for a truly random collection of Amazon deals that’ll make you click “add to cart.”

We’ve all endured the humiliation of dripping ketchup on our pants while indulging in road-nug. Never again — these dip holders clip right onto your car’s vents.

Remember the thrill of a Lip Smacker variety pack? Amazon’s got an eight-pack of Coca-Cola flavors (including the Fanta trifecta) for under $1 a tube.

A chic way to hold your phone up while multitasking, this heeled phone stand comes in four colors, but only the Wizard of Oz-esque ruby red pair is this cheap.

Like a Magna Doodle for the digital age, this tablet can be drawn on, cleared and drawn on again ad infinitum. No messy crayons or pads of paper necessary. And you may even be able to convince your toddler this is their iPad. 

This product seems like more of a nice-to-have until you begin nightly negotiations with an angry toddler. You don’t have to live like that!

In this hyperconnected world, you can never have enough smart plugs. Get one for each kitchen appliance and you can set up your own automated breakfast routine, just like how you always envisioned the future would be.

Fido deserves a gift, too. This dog toy giggles when shaken and glows in the dark, the perfect combination for pets who like to keep their owners from getting any shut-eye.

You’ll save more than you spend on this colorful bento box container, which includes plastic cutlery, two stackable compartments and the promise of enlivening your sad desk salad.

A travel must-have: This ultraportable personal fan also works as a flashlight and a backup phone battery. And you can recharge it via USB.

This reusable goo gets in all the cracks and crevices of those hard-to-clean places, like computer keyboards and car consoles.

You don’t have to be a kid to love the idea of a password protected piggy bank. This mini ATM-style safe comes in a dozen colors and stores both paper money and coins.

It’s finally time to start that journaling practice you’ve been thinking about. With a rainbow of shades in satisfying 0.38-mm tips, these pens are a good way to get a jump on that bullet journal resolution before New Year’s.

A festive Christmas tipple only becomes more so when you trade “on the rocks” for “on a piece of ice shaped like a tree ornament.” This ice cube mold two-pack makes two different ornament shapes, which, it should go without saying, will also work for nonalcoholic bevvies. 

Forget hot coffee. Those in the know celebrate iced coffee season all year round. This ingenious gadget will save you a few Star-bucks a day, and it doesn’t take up a ton of counter space either.

With so many colors, you can paint pretty much anything on your fingernails. The only limiting factor here is hand steadiness and artistic talent, which Amazon doesn’t seem to have on sale. Clip the coupon to get the full discount for 20% off.

No one needs another blank notebook. But three blank notebooks is another story. In some ways, the lined hardcover journal is the ultimate impulse purchase because it holds the potential for a brand-new start, the key to unlocking our hopes and dreams as we prepare to flip the calendar page anew.

Hang just about anything behind your car’s headrest with these simple organizer hooks, which come four to a pack. These hooks would be especially useful for people who always seem to have shopping bags rolling around in the back seat.

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: The Tamagotchi is the perfect white elephant gift. It’s also just a fun little nostalgia trifle that’ll only cost you a few bucks and, probably, more hours of your life than you ever intended.

It slices, it dices, it spiralizes… Just about the only thing this versatile veggie-prepping kitchen gadget won’t do is dam the tears that spring to your eyes when it gets to work on the onions.

You might look a little dorky with this battery-operated cooling device around your neck, but you’ll certainly feel cool.

These LED lights are festive enough for Christmas, but you’ll probably want to keep them up through the winter for an extra dose of nondenominational hygge. With 200 individual lights, this 66-foot strand is safe for both indoor and outdoor use.

It’s the only way you and your BFF can be sure you’re not inadvertently swapping spit when sipping from identical cotton-candy martinis: drink markers that hang on the side of your glass so you know at a glance which one’s yours. These cute little guys come six to a pack, each with a different color tail and mane.

After a discount, this by-kids-for-kids card game is 36% off its usual price.  

Get the bathroom clutter off the vanity and onto this wall-mounted organizer instead. This thing holds a lot more than just toothbrushes, with a little makeup drawer and slots for water cups too. It even has a built-in toothpaste dispenser.

When you’re making pasta or trying to strain grease, this cool gadget is an amazing time saver. No more having to pull out a colander. Just clip it to the edge of your pan and it acts like a colander to strain off liquid without losing your delicious food.

It’s full-on sweater season, and if you want to keep those sweaters looking spiffy, you’ll want to pick up this amazing little shaver. It has three settings, so you can adjust it depending on the fabric type. It’s addictive too: Once you start shaving off those bits of fuzz and lint, it’s hard to stop.

For more Cyber Monday deals, check out our list of things currently at their lowest prices ever. We also found a bunch of Best Buy deals that beat Amazon.

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The Best Black Friday Gaming Laptop Deals Are Still Available Through the Weekend

Black Friday might have passed, but the best Black Friday deals on gaming laptops are still around. Several of the best laptop deals we found earlier will stay live through the Black Friday weekend. There are also a couple of new deals for Cyber Monday that we hadn’t seen earlier. We’ve sorted out the best gaming laptop deals we’ve found from the major vendors: Dell, HP, Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. The laptops are brands that you’re familiar with, like Alienware, HP OMEN, ASUS, Acer, MSI, Gigabyte, and more, and they’re all equipped with GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs to satisfy your mobile gaming needs.

Walmart Black Friday Laptop Deals for Gaming

Walmart has some excellent Black Friday gaming laptop deals available right now from Lenovo, Acer, and MSI. These are some of the best laptop deals across all vendors.

MSI Katana GF66 15″ Intel Core i9-12900H RTX 3070 Ti Gaming Laptop

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Acer Nitro 5 15″ AMD Ryzen 5 5600H RTX 3060 Gaming Laptop

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ASUS TUF 17″ AMD Ryzen 7 6800H RTX 3060 Gaming Laptop

Dell Black Friday Laptop Deals for Gaming

These are the best Black Friday gaming laptop deals that Dell is offering right now. They include the Dell G-series value gaming laptops, which offer ample amounts of gaming power at a very respectable price, the Alienware enthusiast gaming laptops, which emphasize maximum performance above all else, and the Dell XPS laptops, which offer ultraportability.

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Dell G16 16″ 2560×1600 Intel Core i9-12900H RTX 3070 Ti Gaming Laptop with 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

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27% off $2,089.99

Alienware m17 R5 17″ AMD Ryzen 7 6800H RTX 3070 Ti Gaming Laptop with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Alienware m15 R7 15″ 2560×1440 AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX RTX 3080 Gaming Laptop with 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Alienware m15 R7 15″ Intel Core i9-12900H RTX 3080 Gaming Laptop with 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Dell G15 15″ Intel Core i5-12500H RTX 3050 Ti Gaming Laptop with 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

Dell G15 15″ AMD Ryzen 7 6800H RTX 3070 Gaming Laptop with 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

Check out our Dell Black Friday article or the latest Dell Black Friday ad more deals on laptops, PCs, and gaming monitors.

HP Black Friday Laptop Deals for Gaming

The 2022 HP OMEN gaming laptops feature powerful 12th Intel Core i7 Alder Lake processors and RTX 30 series video cards that support DLSS and ray tracing. They also feature a more elegant, understated design than some of the other more “blingy” models.

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HP OMEN 17″ Intel Core i7-12800HX Alder Lake RTX 3060 Laptop with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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26% off $1,699.99

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HP OMEN 17″ Intel Core i7-12800HX Alder Lake RTX 3070 Ti Laptop with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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24% off $1,999.99

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HP OMEN 17″ Intel Core i7-12800HX Alder Lake RTX 3080 Ti Laptop with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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21% off $2,499.99

Check out our HP Black Friday article for more deals on laptops and PCs.

Amazon Black Friday Laptop Deals

Amazon has its own mix of gaming laptops on sale as well. And surprise, surprise, instead of price matching everyone else like they usually do, Amazon has decided to bring out some original deals of their own. The more choices we have, the better!

ASUS TUF Dash 15″ Intel Core i7-1265H RTX 3060 Gaming Laptop

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15″ AMD Ryzen 5 6600H RTX 3050 Gaming Laptop

MSI Pulse GL66 15″ Intel Core i7-12700H RTX 3070 Gaming Laptop

MSI Katana GF66 15″ Intel Core i7-12650H RTX 3050 Ti Gaming Laptop

Best Buy Black Friday Laptop Deals for Gaming

Best Buy always has great laptop deals on Black Friday. These are all reputable brands like ASUS, Dell, Lenovo, HP, and Acer. Some deals may sell out online but have the option for in-store pickup, Availability may be based on region.

Razer Blade 14″ 2560×1440 AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX RTX 3070 Ti Gaming Laptop

ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14″ 2560×1600 AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS Radeon RX 6800S Gaming Laptop

ASUS ROG Flow X13 13″ AMD Ryzen 9 6800H RTX 3050 Ti Gaming Laptop

ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14″ AMD Ryzen 7 5800H RTX 3060 Gaming Laptop

Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 15″ AMD Ryzen 5 5600H RTX 3050 Ti Gaming Laptop

Alienware x14 R1 14″ Intel Core i7-12700H RTX 3060 Gaming Laptop

Acer Predator Helios 300 15″ Intel Core i7-12700H RTX 3060 Gaming Laptop

HP Victus 15″ Intel Core i7-1265H RTX 3050 Ti Gaming Laptop

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20 Best Black Friday Soundbar and TV Deals (2022): Samsung, Vizio, LG, and More

It’s a great time to upgrade your home theater thanks to some excellent Black Friday TV and soundbar deals. If you’ve yet to take the plunge to a modern 4K TV, or you are still listening to your favorite shows and movies through those tinny built-in TV speakers, there are massive reasons to upgrade. Modern home theater technology now has better backlighting, sharper resolution, and immersive surround sound for less money required than ever before. Go on, convert your living room into a mini cinema. 

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TV Deals

Check out our Best TVs guide for more recommendations. Our How to Choose the Right TV guide might also come in handy.  

Hisense U8H

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The U8H (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of the best TVs for the money. It has Mini-LED backlighting for deeper blacks and a super fast refresh rate for gaming with the latest consoles or a PC. The only downside? Some slightly awkward feet mean you’ll need to have the right TV stand. 

If you want a larger screen but don’t want to spend thousands of dollars, Hisense is a good brand to check out. I like this quantum-dot-enabled LED, which features brighter colors than the screen you probably currently have at home.

The TCL 6-Series is one of my favorite TVs practically every year. It has an astonishing picture for the money—this one even features Mini-LED backlighting—and it has one of the best interfaces, thanks to Google TV built-in. The only thing not to like is the wide legs, so be sure to wall mount this or buy a pedestal.

LG OLEDs have the best black levels on the market because each pixel on the screen acts as its own blacklight. This model has even brighter colors than before, and it is the perfect size to use as a giant computer monitor when you’re not streaming your favorite shows. It does 120 frames per second at 4K, so it’s super smooth with the latest gaming consoles and PCs too. The 48-inch model is also on sale for $1,040 ($157 off).

Samsung The Frame

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This is a TV that’s literally designed to hide in plain sight. It comes with a new matte finish that makes it look like the paintings it displays when not in use, allowing it to blend into even the classiest of living rooms. The picture quality is solid, but you do pay a bit extra for the party trick (not much extra today).

LG remains the only company that manufactures large-scale OLED panels, which means it has a huge advantage in offering buyers the cheapest option. This is its entry-level OLED, which has the same perfect black levels as others, and it supports Dolby Vision HDR. It does only have a 60-Hz refresh rate, which makes it less ideal than some other models for gaming.

Sony has the best image processing on the market, made better by the LG-supplied OLED panel in this display. If you’re after the best possible movie viewing experience for the money, look no further. The only downside? It has legs on either side, which I hate. Just wall-mount it or buy yourself a pedestal with the money you saved here.

Samsung QN90B

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This is one of the best TVs I’ve ever seen (8/10, WIRED Recommends) for bright spaces. The giant, pedestal-mounted screen gets so bright it nearly hurts your eyes, and it has a super wide viewing angle that makes it great in bigger rooms. The backlighting system is also excellent, making this a great TV to watch darker content on.

This isn’t quite as pretty as the other 65-inch Samsung TV we have listed, but it is also a good deal cheaper. The pedestal mount still makes it super easy to place on existing TV stands, and the quantum dot and ultra viewing angle coating make this TV usable in bright, large rooms.

Soundbars and Speakers

Read our Best Soundbars guide for more details. We also have a How to Buy a Soundbar guide to break down some of the terms and what to expect.

Sonos Beam

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The Beam (Gen 2) is the Goldilocks of Sonos soundbars. It’s not the most powerful from the brand, but it’s the best balance of sound and size for most living rooms. The Beam supports Dolby Atmos and voice assistants (Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri); it processes faster than its predecessor; and it’s incredibly sleek, whether on your shelf or mounted to the wall. Read our Sonos guide for more.

If the Beam is the best Sonos soundbar for most people, the Arc (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the upgrade pick. Our choice for home theater setups, the incredibly powerful Arc delivers deep bass and crisp sound. In certain rooms, the sound can bounce off walls well enough to mimic a respectable surround sound system. This soundbar is the most expensive in the Sonos line, so it’s a great opportunity to upgrade and save some cash in the process.

I am normally not a huge fan of bars this expensive that don’t come with a subwoofer, but the Bose Soundbar 300 has pretty robust bass, and built-in Alexa makes it easy to play Spotify and set timers when you’re in the living room.

Roku Streambar

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The Roku Streambar is an excellent compact option if you want to upgrade a TV’s sound and its ability to play your favorite shows and movies. This little soundbar has a built-in Roku streaming interface, making it a good all-in-one solution for smaller spaces.

This is a great way to get immersive surround sound inside smaller living rooms or apartments. Editor Julian Chokkattu likes that you can use the HEOS app to link it to other speakers for streaming, but his favorite feature is the dialog button, which makes it easier to hear what people are saying onscreen.

JBL makes great soundbars, especially in the entry-level category. I like this 2.1 option, which has a cool-looking design that sets it apart from other cheap bars. With a total of 300 watts of total power, it gets louder than more affordable options too.

The Polk Signa 4 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) can easily fill an entire room with rich, Dolby Atmos-powered sound. It comes with three different sound modes, including a Night mode that limits your subwoofer so you don’t end up bothering the neighbors.

Vizio M-Series 5.1.2

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This isn’t the latest Dolby Atmos soundbar from Vizio, but we do like it (8/10, WIRED Recommends), and it’s a great option if you have a limited budget and want something with dedicated surround speakers and a subwoofer. You won’t fill a huge room with sound, but you’ll easily spice up an apartment or smaller space.

If your goal is to disturb your neighbors on purpose, you couldn’t do better than this sound system. WIRED reviewer Jaina Grey spent over a year with this beast, which includes two subwoofers and side and rear speakers, ensuring your entire room shakes from the earth-shattering sound. If you want it to, at least.

Streaming Device Deals

Read our Best Streaming Devices guide for other options.

Roku Ultra

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Roku regularly makes our top picks for streaming devices, and the Roku Ultra is one of the most powerful ones out there. While it’s not the convenient stick that plugs directly into your TV, this box has one of the most powerful processors in a streaming box, so you won’t see lag even when playing 4K HDR footage.

Despite introducing the world to streaming sticks with the original Chromecast, Google took its sweet time finally delivering one with a remote control. Now, the Chromecast With Google TV (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is one of our favorites. If you’re using an older TV and don’t need 4K, you can also grab the HD version for $20 ($10 off).

If you’re big into the Amazon ecosystem, then the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is our top pick for you. It has a faster processor than its siblings and supports Wi-Fi 6, making it the best-performing Fire TV stick. However, if you don’t need the extra power, you can also pick up the regular Fire TV Stick 4K for $25 ($25 off). And if you haven’t upgraded to 4K yet, you can save even more by going with the HD-only Fire TV Stick Lite for $15 ($15 off).

Hulu has a pretty wide collection of shows and movies worth watching, and right now you can get a year of the ad-laden version of the service for $24, or $2 a month. Normally it costs $8 per month, or $96 for the full year. Unfortunately, this deal is only available for new subscribers, or returning subscribers who cancelled more than a month ago. The discount also doesn’t apply to the ad-free version, which is a pretty big bummer.


Black Friday Retailer Sales

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Black Friday Deals Under $25: Best Cheap Deals Left Before Cyber Monday

Hoards of Black Friday deals are still in full swing and some Cyber Monday sales are starting to pop up, too. While you can certainly spend big bucks on major electronics or appliances, you may also want to check out some of the best cheap deals out there. Whether you’re aiming to make your budget stretch further or you just want to nab some stocking stuffers this Cyber Monday, these are the best under-$25 deals available right now.

As it turns out, there are a lot of cheap Black Friday deals still hanging around in the weekend leading up to Cyber Monday. You can still get the latest Amazon Echo Dotan UnderArmour fleece or a whole year of Hulu for $25 or less, for example.

Browse the wider assortment of deals on tech, home gadgets, subscriptions and more below. We’ll continue to update this page as we find more deals, so be sure to check back often.

Tech deals under $25

Smart home deals

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Every time that Amazon has offered a bundle like this in the past, it’s sold out before the end of the sale period. With this being Amazon’s newest Echo Dot, we anticipate there will be a lot of interest in the huge discount, so be sure to grab one now before it’s too late.

Chamberlain

This smart accessory can be added to nearly any garage door made after 1993. It connects to your phone, allowing for easy control of the door from anywhere. It’s down to its best price, so be sure to grab one for yourself and even some family members: They’ll be sure to thank you for something so useful.

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Streaming device deals

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If you’re wanting to add some smarts to your existing TV, you can do exactly that while saving 50% on Amazon’s 4K-capable streaming stick today. Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K is a great pick if you’re new to smart TV functionality with its easy-to-use OS and included Alexa-enabled voice remote. 

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Audio deals

Other tech deals

Nomad

This tiny USB-C charger offers an impressive 30 watts of output to help you charge all your gear as fast as it can. There are several different options with outputs as high as 65 watts.

Home deals under $25

Disney

Lego is great, and Guardians of the Galaxy is great, so you just know combining is going to be a lot of fun. 

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iHealth

At-home COVID-19 tests are a great thing to have around and the perfect time to buy them is when they’re on sale. This pack comes with two easy-to-use tests that give you the results within 15 minutes.

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Software and subscription deals under $25

Sam’s Club

For a limited time only, new members can save over 50% on their first year of Sam’s Club membership. This unlocks all the great warehouse and online offers from Sam’s Club, as well as discounted gas and more.

Toys deals under $25

MSCHF

Looking for a fun gift to give that’s outside the box and a little more fun? This puzzle is a QR code that gets scanned once it’s completely put together and offers the chance to win up to $1 million from it. Most people will win $1, but that’s the fun in it.

Fashion deals under $25

Nomad

This hat comes in two different style options and is adjustable to fit just about everyone. The baseball hat is a washed black hat that has a leather patch sewn on with Nomad’s logo, while the camper hat is two-tone and has the Nomad logo over a sunset. Check them both out now.

Beauty deals under $25

Target

At half price, you’ll definitely regret not taking advantage of this deal. It has 35 different color options so you can mix it up regularly and not get bored of any particular style. Grab one today before the price goes back up or it sells out.

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The Black Friday Deals on Samsung’s Best and Biggest Gaming Monitors Are Still Available

It looks like these Black Friday deals on Samsung’s best Odyssey gaming monitors are staying live through the Black Friday weekend (and possibly until Cyber Monday). Both Odyssey Neo G9 and the Odyssey G9 are on sale. The 49″ Odyssey Neo G9 is Samsung first Mini LED QLED display and it’s roughly the size of a football field. It normally commands an equally gargantuan price tag of $2300, but today you can get it for a $1399, or $900 off. The 49″ Odyssey G9 is the precedessor to the Neo G9 and the only noticeable difference is that it lacks the Mini-LED backlight. Ticking that one feature off the list will save you a lot of money because it’s only $899, or $500 off. If you’ve got deep pockets, the even bigger 55″ Odyssey Ark, which sports the same Mini OLED QLED display as the Neo G9, is also on sale.

Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 49″ Mini LED Gaming Monitor: One of the Best Gaming Monitor Around

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Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 49″ 4K Gaming Monitor

Extra Potential Savings Alert: If you have an Amazon Prime Card, you can get 10% cashback ($140). That effectively drops the price to $1259.99. If you’re an Amazon Prime member but you don’t have the Amazon Prime Card, well then you should totally sign up for one, since there is no annual fee. This is an amazing card because it gives you 5% cashback on all purchases on Amazon all year round.

So what makes this monitor worth the price? The main thing is the Mini LED display. Samsung’s highest end “Odyssey” series gaming monitor is also Samsung’s only monitor equipped with a Mini LED backlight combined with a quantum dot (QLED) panel. You’ll find Mini LED backlights only in the higher end 4K TVs as well as the newest Apple iPad Pro 12.9″ XDR display, the priciest iPad on the market.

The Samsung Neo G9 isn’t a one trick pony, and all the other specs live up to the hype of a top-end gaming monitor. This truly massive 49″ curved panel monitor boasts a pixel dense 5,120×1440 resolution. That curve, by the way, is pretty extreme (1000R), to the extent that it almost hugs you as you play games. It offers a 1ms response time and a 240Hz refresh rate, which means virtually no input lag or motion blurring. It is HDR2000 certified, meaning it is possible of displaying a searing peak brightness of 2000nits. Plus, it offers G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro support. And it has two HDMI 2.1 ports.

Obviously the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 isn’t a monitor for everyone. You need a rather generous gaming budget if you want to add this to your rig. The cost keeps many us gamers at bay, but certainly the barrier to entry has been signficantly lowered with this deal today.

Samsung Odyssey G9 49″ Gaming Monitor

Samsung Odyssey G9 49″ 5120×1440 Curved 1ms 240Hz QLED Gaming Monitor

The Samsung Odyssey G9 was released in August of 2021, so it’s only one year older than the Neo G9. The only real difference is that the Odyssey G9 doesn’t have a Mini-LED backlight. That means it has less local dimming zones and a lower brightness rating (HDR1000 certified vs HDR2000). Everything else is virtually identical. The Odyssey G9 is a 49″ 5120×1440 1000R curved display with a fast 1ms response time, 240Hz refresh rate, and NVIDIA certified G-SYNC compatibility. The HDR1000 quantum dot (QLED) panel boasts 125% more color space than the sRGB standard (95% DCI-P3). If it matters to you at all, this monitor is great to look at as well, from the front as well as the back.

Samsung Odyssey ARK 55″ Gaming Monitor

Samsung Odyssey Ark 55″ Curved 4K 165Hz Mini-LED QLED Gaming Monitor

We can’t mention Samsung’s “best” gaming monitors without mentioning the new Samsung Odyssey ARK. This is a gargantuan 55″ gaming monitor (not TV) with a Mini-LED backlight and QLED panel much like the Neo G9. It has an aggressive 1000R curvature for maximum immersion and has a fast 165Hz refresh rate. For a screen of this size, it has an extremely versatile stand. You can even pivot it to “cockpit mode” for an incredibly vertical experience. Unlike most other gaming monitors, the Odyssey ARK is also equipped with a surprisingly capable sound system.

48″ LG 48GP900-B 4K OLED Gaming Monitor: The Closest Competitor

2022 Release

LG UltraGear 48GP900 48″ 4K (3840×2160) OLED Gaming Monitor

The 48GP900-B is the first Ultragear gaming monitor uses an OLED panel. This is a simliar WOLED panel to the one that you find in the 48″ LG C1 OLED TV but there are a few key differences. Instead of the semi glossy coating found on the OLED TV, the 48GP900 features an anti-glare low reflective coating that is undoubtedly a better fit for close up monitor usage. It also has DisplayPort connectivity and lacks the built-in Smart TV interface. It does carry over the HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K @ 120Hz compatiblity for PS5 and Xbox Series X owners, as well as VRR and G-SYNC support. Additionally, the 120Hz refresh rate can be overclocked to 138Hz when used as a PC monitor. Lastly, if aesthetics matter for you, there is subtle RGB backlighting on the rear of the monitor that isn’t present on the OLED TVs.

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You Can Still Get a Free $300 Gift Walmart Card When You Buy an Apple iPhone 14 for AT&T or Verizon for Black Friday

One of the best deals of the Walmart Black Friday Sale, the Apple iPhone 14 deal is still live. Purchase an Apple iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, or 14 Pro Max and you’ll receive a $300 Walmart eGift Card. Some restrictions apply, but you’ll see that this is the one of the best Black Friday deals on the latest generation Apple iPhone that doesn’t tie you down with bill credits or trade-in values.

Buy an Apple iPhone 14 with Plan, Get $300 Walmart Gift Card

The full details and restrictions are listed below:

Like most phone deals this good, activation on a qualifying AT&T or Verizon service plan is required. You’ll also need to be on a device payment plan, although you can pay off your full remaining balance at any time, even after the first or second billing cycle. As for the length of the service plan, there seem to be no restrictions. You could potentially sign up for a month of service and cancel as long as your phone is fully paid off by then. That’s what makes this deal so great. Instead of a bill credit that forces you into a multi-year long contract, this is a lump-sum gift card that you will receive soon after you activate the service. Activation and service fees do apply.

Do trade-in offers still apply?

Note that this deal is independent of any other promotions that you might be eligible for, including trade-in offers on your old smartphone. You can potentially save even more.

Can you unlock your iPhone after your service expires?

Both AT&T and Verizon will unlock your phone starting 60 days after activation.

How good is the iPhone 14?

The Apple iPhone 14 is the newest iPhone and pretty much the best smartphone you can buy, period. Even if you opt for the base iPhone 14, you’re still be getting the A15 Bionic processor that crushes any Android phone on the market, a flagship-level camera, and a gorgeous Retina display, all wrapped in an aluminum and glass body. Step up to the iPhone Pro Max and you’ll get an even more powerful A16 Bionic processor, an even more versatile Pro camera system, an even better looking Super Retina display with ProMotion and Always-On capability, in an even fancier stainless steel and frosted glass body.

The “Pro” and “Plus” models simply have larger screens: 6.7 inches on the Plus/Pro vs 6.2 inches on the standard models. You can check out Apple’s comparison spec sheet listed on their website for a full list of differences between all the models.

You can also read our review of the iPhone 14 Pro for more info on one of the best phones.

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Georgia runoff elections designed to ‘keep Black candidates out of office,’ claims MSNBC

A segment on MSNBC’s “Velshi” discussed the alleged “deeply racist origins” of Georgia’s runoff elections, which were created to “keep Black candidates out of office.”

MSNBC News correspondent Priscilla Thompson presented the report during Saturday’s episode of the show, speaking to historians claiming that enshrining runoff elections into Georgia law was a way for White candidates to consolidate their voter bases and more easily defeat Black candidates in major state elections.

Though both candidates in the latest Georgia runoff, the tight U.S. Senate race between Republican Herschel Walker and his opponent Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., are Black, an historian noted that no Black candidate has been elected to a state executive office in Georgia history, supposedly a testament to the electoral system’s racist origin. 

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MSNBC’s “Velshi” delved into the supposed racist origin of Georgia’s runoff election system.
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Introducing the story, host Ali Velshi stated, “But while we now have two Black candidates competing in this race, runoff elections in general have deeply racist origins and were designed to keep Black candidates out of office. NBC News correspondent Priscilla Thompson digs into that fraught history.”

Setting the historical backdrop, Thompson narrated, “But some experts say, that wasn’t the original intent of the law.” The segment cut to historian and Southern Methodist University professor Cal Jillson, who claimed, “Back to the Civil War, Blacks were a major part of the southern electorate. Once reconstruction and military occupation of the south ended, White settlers spent the rest of the 19th century squeezing Blacks out of the electorate.”

Thompson continued, explaining that the initial way White southerners “disenfranchised” Black voters was by employing a “county unit system to give less populated but primarily White rural parts of the state more political power.”

Though she recounted how the Supreme Court ruled that the “system violated the equal protection clause of The Constitution.”

GEORGIA SUPREME COURT ALLOWS EARLY VOTING SATURDAY IN US SENATE RUNOFF ELECTION

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker speaks during an election night watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Atlanta. | Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock speaks during an election night watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, in Atlanta. 
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The segment turned back to Jillson, who continued, “At that point many southern states, including Georgia, looked for other devices and the runoff system was one of those devices.”

Thompson then recalled the man who came up with the runoff system: “Enter Denmark Groover. Groover a member of Georgia’s House of Representatives fell out of power, and he blamed ‘negro bloc voting’ for his loss.”

The reporter noted that Groover was a “vocal segregationist” who was “determined to stop Black Georgians growing political power.” She presented a quote Groover uttered later in life, in which he said, “If you want to establish if I was racially prejudiced, I was. If you want to establish that some of my political activity was racially motivated, it was.”

The report continued, stating that in 1963, “one year after the Supreme Court struck down the county unit system, Groover, now back in office, proposed a new election system: the runoff.”

Jillson explained the thinking, saying, “Groover explicitly talked about how even if the White vote were divided in the first election and a Black made the runoff, Whites could come together as a majority to win in the runoff.”

(L) Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) GOP Senate Candidate Herschel Walker
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Thompson then said, “In 1964, the runoff system became law in Georgia.” 

Jillson noted the law’s effects on Georgia election history, stating, “No Blacks have been elected to the senior offices in Georgia – meaning governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state – ever. So apparently it worked.”

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Walmart’s Black Friday Deals Are Still Going Strong

Walmart’s Black Friday deals have been going strong since last Monday, and they’ve been phenomenal (you can see all the deals here). In spite of approaching a week-old, the Black Friday Walmart deals are still live, even as we approach Cyber Monday. Walmart has had all-time low prices on items like the newest video games and Apple products. Hopefully we’ll see eve more deals come online for Cyber Monday, but what’s still available is pretty awesome.

TL;DR – Top Walmart Black Friday Deals

These are the best-selling deals that are currently available. We’ll keep this list updated as items sell out and new ones replace them, so check back later, too.

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Black Friday iPhone 14 Deal

Black Friday iPhone 14 Deal

Get up to $750 in gift cards.

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AT&T

Walmart is running the best Black Friday iPhone deals we’ve seen yet. Check out our iPhone 14 Pro review to see what our tech critic thinks of the speedy processor, improved camera, and more new features.

Video Game Black Friday Deals at Walmart

PS5 is Going in and out of Stock

This PS5 bundle has been going in and out of stock all day today. If you’re in need of a PS5, either for yourself or for a lucky gift recipient, grab it if you see it in stock. If you don’t see it in stock, check back later and you might get lucky. Take a look at our guide to buying a PS5 on Black Friday for more info if Walmart ends up selling out.

Nintendo Switch Black Friday Bundle

Nintendo Switch Black Friday Bundle

Includes a Nintendo Switch, a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and three months of Nintendo Switch Online.

Each year Nintnedo brings back its excellent Nintendo Switch Black Friday bundle, and this year is no exception. The bundle contains a Nintendo Switch, a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and three months of Nintendo Switch Online.

Xbox Series S Black Friday Deal

Xbox Series S

The only difference between this Xbox Series S and the normal one is the (holiday themed) box it comes in.

Most major retailers have this special Xbox Series S in a holiday box, on sale for Black Friday for $50 off the standard version. Both both Walmart and Amazon have it in stock for $10 less than that. Take a look at our guides to early PS5 deals, Nintendo Switch deals, and Black Friday Xbox sales for more.

Meta Quest 2 Black Friday Deal

The official Meta Quest 2 Black Friday deal is live now. It gets you a refreshingly wireless VR headset, plus free downloads of Resident Evil 4 and Beat Saber, for $349 for the 128GB model or $429 for the 256GB one. This has been one of the most popular Black Friday items so far this year for our audience.

Video Game Black Friday Deals

Walmart went very aggressive dropping prices on newly released video games, and many of them have now sold out. That said, you can still get Modern Warfare 2 for $55, which is the best deal you’re likely to find on it this year. I’ve culled the list above to reflect what’s still in stock, but check out our main Black Friday video game deals article to see what deals other retailers still have in stock.

Video Game Accessory Deals

Black Friday is a great time to pick up extra controllers, as both Xbox and PS5 controllers are on sale for their all-time low prices. Might as well stock up while they’re on sale. So is a great Turtle Beach headset and a versatile gaming chair.

Electronics Black Friday Deals at Walmart

A choice assortment of electronics are on sale for Black Friday, including a ridiculously killer deal on the Apple Watch SE. You can also save on AirPods, gaming laptops and monitors, and much more. Plus, these are the best deals on a new iPhone we’ve seen anywhere.

Toys Black Friday Deals at Walmart

With the holidays coming up, you’ll definitely want to pick up some gifts for the kids in your life. Might as well save some cash while doing so.

Houseware Black Friday Deals at Walmart

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Shark AI Robot Vacuum & Mop with LIDAR and Smart Mapping

Black Friday is hands down the best time to pick up popular houseware items like sheets and robot vacuums. Walmart has some great models for all-time low prices right now.

Kitchen Black Friday Deals at Walmart

If you’re in the market for a new set of kitchen knives or a small appliance like an air frier, this is the time to buy. These prices tend to be the best you’ll find all year round.

What Is Walmart+?

Walmart+ Membership

Sign up for a Walmart+ membership to gain instant access to Walmart’s Black Friday deals, as well as access to PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Walmart+ members got early access to the Deals for Days events, but now they’re all open to everyone. Even so, you can still sign up for Walmart+ here.

Subscribing to Walmart+ gets you free delivery of groceries and other items from local Walmart stores. It gets you free shipping with no minimum purchase on tons of items on Walmart’s website. It also gets you access to the streaming service Paramount+. It’s a good deal if you shop at Walmart regularly.

These are just some of the deals you can find right now. For more, be sure to check out our articles on items like Black Friday TV deals and on retailers like Best Buy’s Black Friday sale.

Xbox Series X is Out of Stock

Likewise, the Xbox Series X has been in stock much of Black Friday week, it has now sold out. It very well could come back into stock soon. If it does, we’ll update this section right here.

TV Black Friday Deals at Walmart

Unfortunately, all of Walmart’s official Black Friday TV deals have sold out online. (The ones in stock above are regular non-Black Friday sale items.) You can run to a brick-and-mortar store to see if they’re still in stock, or jump over to our Black Friday TV deals article to see what other retailers have in stock online. It’s entirely possible Walmart may get more stock for Cyber Monday. We’ll update this section if any new deals become available as well.

The Best Black Friday Sales and Deals

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