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If you're shopping for high-quality audio gear this Black Friday, one of the top brands you need to have on your shopping list is Sonos. From smart speakers to powerful soundbars, the company has a strong product line for you to choose from this holiday season. Sonos products tend to be on the pricey side, but thanks to available and upcoming Black Friday/Cyber Monday savings, you can do some shopping without completely destroying your wallet.Sonos Beam | $100 off at Amazon$299 at AmazonSonos Beam is one of the very best soundbars you can buy in 2020, and thanks to this generous Black Friday sale, it can be yours for $100 less than normal. With its compact design, booming sound quality, and incredibly simple installation, the Beam has everything you need to take your home entertainment to the next level.Of the deals currently available, the Sonos Beam sticks out as being the deal you absolutely cannot miss. It's currently on sale for just $299, which is considerably cheap...

Repeat after me, my friends: No matter your taste, your phone needs a case. Whether you just dropped hundreds on a Samsung Galaxy S10+ or you've had it since launch day, carrying it around without a case is just begging for Murphy's Law to pay that phone a visit. We've got the best Galaxy S10+ cases — thin cases, clear cases, fun cases, leather cases, and even more. Oh, and we can help you find a Galaxy S10+ screen protector as well!New look on a classic winnerSpigen Neo Hybrid for Galaxy S10+Staff pick$14 at AmazonGone is the Herringbone on this award-winning case series, and in its place is a new pattern that is grippier than ever.Ruggedly handsomeArmadilloTek Urban Ranger$10 at AmazonThis is one of my favorite TPU cases around, offering a grippy, rugged look without any bulk and five excellent colors.High class carry-allSnakehive Vintage Leather Wallet$37 at Amazon82 at WalmartThis U.K. brand makes a dapper case indeed, available in six sua...

Tracking your workouts hands-free is getting easier with Alexa.What you need to knowAmazon today announced new fitness tracking features for the Echo Buds.A new update for customers in the U.S. and UK will let the Buds log your workouts.You'll be able to trigger these fitness tracking features with added voice commands.Amazon's Echo Buds just got better for fitness aficionados. The company is rolling out new updates in the U.S. and UK, enabling new fitness tracking functionality.Once this update hits your device, you'll be able to enable fitness tracking by setting up a workout profile in the Alexa app. When this is done, Amazon says you can then use the Echo Buds to track "duration, steps, calories, distance, and pace of your walks or runs" with the new "Alexa, start my workout" command.The company has also added the following complementary commands:"Alexa, start my run""Alexa, pause my walk""Alexa, end my workout""Alexa, how far have I run?""Alexa, what's my pa...

Hot on the heels of Amazon's huge Prime Day event, the company is already getting its Black Friday sale in full swing. A whole bunch of deals are already available at Amazon as we get closer to Black Fridya itself including basically every Amazon device plus tons of discounts in tech, smart home, toys, appliances, health and fitness, and more.We've already got details on all of the Amazon early Black Friday deals, so read on for more.Amazon Black Friday Deals WeekAmazon is kicking off new deals every day as we get closer to Black Friday so you can save on your next big tech or home purchase, or basically anything else Amazon sells. So many deals are already available so you can start your holiday shopping early.Shop at AmazonWith the late placement of Prime Day this year and the general uncertainty caused by the current global health crisis, we saw a lot of other retailers bring forward a bunch of Black Friday deals and kick them off in October — a far cry from the us...

There are plenty of Alexa-enabled devices out there today, and making your home smarter and more secure is easier than ever with Amazon Alexa smart locks. One of the most significant conveniences in a home can come from installing a smart lock so that you never have to fish a key out again, and you can manage guests easier. These are the best smart locks that support Amazon's Alexa voice assistant, although our favorite is the August Smart Lock Pro, which is stylish, easy to install, and works with most smart homes.Best Overall: August Smart Lock ProThe Smart Lock Pro is a stylish lock that works with most existing deadbolts, meaning you don't need to replace your keys to use it. You can lock and unlock the door with an Alexa command, or the door can automatically unlock as you approach it with your smartphone. It supports smart home standards like Z-Wave Plus and Apple's HomeKit, and includes a Connect bridge that allows it to work over Wi-Fi. That included bridge is key to th...

There are tons of deals this Black Friday on products for kids, but the Amazon Kids Edition deals might be the best. This is because not only will you be saving some hard-earned cash, but you'll also be getting some truly great products that are designed with kids in mind. This year you'll be able to score deals on tablets, smart speakers, and even services. Because these are Kids Edition products, both you and your child will love them.All Kids Edition tablets include a year of Amazon's Kids+, which brings parental controls and over 20,000 apps, books, and movies all curated to be age-appropriate for children. There's also an easy to hold case that has a built-in kickstand to make for hands-free enjoyment. Should the tablet get damaged, it's backed by a 2-year worry-free guarantee to get it replaced.Black Friday deals on Amazon Kids Edition productsFire HD 10 Kids Edition Tablet$130 at Amazon$130 at Best BuyThis deal offered by Amazon comes with a 35% discount on the ...

Yes, absolutely! Black Friday is a great time to buy a new Fitbit fitness tracker or smartwatch, and we've found deals up to $50 off the latest and greatest devices. In years past, the Fitbit deals were often limited to older stock items, but even the newest Sense, Versa 3, Charge 4, and Inspire 2 devices are being discounted significantly. Don't miss this opportunity to pick up a great fitness tracker at a fantastic price.From $69 at various retailersBlack Friday week is finally here, and with it comes a deluge of deals on personal tech, including fitness trackers and smartwatches. This year, Fitbit updated its entire line of wearables, from the minimalist Inspire 2 band to the holistic health monitoring Fitbit Sense smartwatch.There's never been a better time to find fantastic discounts on Fitbit devices, with even the newest products discounted up to $50 off their regular retail prices. In addition to the lowered prices, many of these devices come with six months to a year o...

RevolutionaryPS5$499 at AmazonProsUltra-fast SSD10.28 TFLOPS GPUPSVR compatibleDigital Edition availableDualSense controllerQuieter fanConsLarge and heavyExpensiveSony's PS5 has one of the fastest SSDs on the market, making for unprecedented gameplay experiences and near-instant loading. Combined with a powerful GPU, the DualSense controller, a futuristic look, and a catalogue of upcoming exclusives, the PS5 is an absolutely fantastic console.Old technologyPS4 Pro$400 at AmazonProsCheaper than PS5SmallerConsWeaker than PS5DualShock controllerHDDFans can sound like a jet engineThe PS4 Pro is nothing to sneeze at, even if it's weaker than the PS5. It still packs a 4.2 TFLOPS GPU and plays some of the best exclusive games in the business. It's also likely to receive a bit of a discount when the PS5 comes out, so if you're looking for a cheap entry point into gaming, this is for you.The PS5 is leagues ahead of its younger si...

While the Pixel 4a 5G isn't going to be winning any beauty contests, the best Google Pixel 4a 5G cases jazz up this affordable 5G phone. Protecting your investment is paramount, but let's get real; life's too short for boring phone cases. Thankfully, these Pixel 4a 5G cases are anything but boring.Keep it safeTudia DualShield Merge SeriesStaff pickTudia's Merge Series has been protecting Pixels big and small for years, and if you need some heavy-duty support for your Pixel 4a 5G from Day One, this case will do the job for less than a large pizza.$11 at AmazonFabulous feelGoogle Fabric CaseGoogle's fabric case feels just as amazing on the Pixel 4a 5G as it has in previous generations, and this year we have some fun color options like the Blue Confetti and the classic but ever so sophisticated Basically Black.$40 at Amazon$40 at Best BuyTwo-tone texturingCaseology ParallaxIf you can't settle on one cool color for your Pixel 4a 5G case, check out the Paral...

This country life simulator is surprisingly charming.Few games in recent memory have been as beloved as Stardew Valley, so it's a no-brainer for our Android Game of the Week pick! To be honest, I never really understood the whole appeal of this game until I sat down with it last week. Sure, I've heard plenty about it, but like Animal Crossing, the whole premise didn't ever appeal to me. But I'm glad that I kept an open mind about it and gave it a shot.Life ain't easy, and Stardew Valley appeals to that blissful side many of us have, the longing for something simpler. After all, what's simpler than waking up, watering your plants, caring for your animals, and checking in on your neighbors? I understand why so many adore this game — it even made me pine for that idealized, romantic country life.I'm not afraid to admit that my attention span is precariously low. Lately, I've been loading up games on my PC, my phone, and my Switch and abandoning them minutes later. That might...

Here's what we know so far about OnePlus' 2021 flagship.OnePlus just released the OnePlus 8T, but the company is already looking ahead to 2021. The OnePlus 9 will continue the Chinese manufacturer's push in the high-end segment, and while the company did not fare well in this category this year — with the OnePlus 8 series series not meeting its sales goal — that will only push OnePlus to do better with the OnePlus 9.We've had a few nuggets of information on the OnePlus 9, including an earlier-than-usual release window that will see the phone launching in March 2021. Here's what you need to know about the OnePlus 9 release date, specs, pricing, and availability. I'll be updating this post regularly as new information is made available, so make sure to tune in every few weeks for everything you need to know about the OnePlus 9.Setting a high barOnePlus 8T$749 at AmazonThe new standardWith a new design backed by a sublime 120Hz AMOLED display and insane 65W fast ch...

With Black Friday getting underway, it's the perfect time to scroll through and grab big games that you've missed out on over the past year. The Last of Us Part 2 is Naughty Dog's longest game ever and if you've been waiting to grab it, it's now half off. At just $30, this is the perfect time to dive in and experience the dark post-apocalyptic world and how it has changed since the events of the first game.Considering how over four million copies of The Last of Us Part 2 were sold in its first three days after release, seeing this game half off is pretty impressive. You're not going to find a better discount on this gritty adventure anytime soon.Dark blockbusterThe Last of Us Part 2 | $30 off at Amazon$30 at Amazon $30 at WalmartWhat will it take?The Last of Us Part 2 is a bold sequel to the classic 2013 game that doesn't hold back with shocking plot twists that see players on a quest of vengeance across Seattle. Humans and infected clash with Ellie and her friends in a...

iPads are widely regarded as being the best tablets you can buy, and that idea holds true during Black Friday. Whether you want a device for productivity or for kicking back and relaxing, there's an iPad model that can fit the bill perfectly.Apple isn't known for offering discounts on its products, but Black Friday is one of the few exceptions to that rule. If you're in the market for a new iPad, Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to buy.From $379 at AmazonDo it all11-inch iPad Pro (2020) | $70 off at Amazon$730 at AmazonThe most powerful iPad can be yours for lessNot everyone needs the sheer power offered by the iPad Pro, but if you do, you might as well pick one up during Black Friday. The 11-inch iPad Pro is currently on sale for $70 off, bringing it down to a more reasonable $730. While that's still a lot of money, you're getting excellent performance, a gorgeous 120Hz display, and the LiDAR sensor for unmatched AR applications.Even here at Andr...

While AirPods are impressive, they're also pretty expensive. If you're looking for a more affordable audio upgrade, the EarFun Air True Wireless BT 5 Earbuds are definitely worth your attention. With impressive battery life and sound, they have earned several big awards — and you can get them today for just $54.99 in a special iMore offer.https://www.youtube.com/embed/w7VsNPNjQkEThe price might be relatively low, but everything else about the EarFun earbuds is premium. A winner at the 2020 iF Design Awards and 2020 CES Innovation Awards, they combine sophisticated style and impressive specs.Custom-built cellulose drivers deliver rich sound, and capacitive sensors detect when the buds are placed in your ears. Bluetooth 5.0 provides a strong wireless connection, while SweatShield technology protects the electronics during any workout.These earbuds offer 35 hours of battery life with the supplied charging case. They also have four microphones to pick up your voice — great for...

The full dealPS5$499 at AmazonProsAdvanced SSDPowerful GPU/CPUCan play discsBackward compatible with PS4 discsConsVery expensivePhysically larger than the Digital EditionPlayStation's next-generation console packs a ton of power, with a (variable) 10.28 TFLOPs, an ultra-fast solid-state drive, and a 4K Blu-ray drive. This drive ensures you can keep playing digital and disc-based media, including any PS4 titles in your collection.All-digitalPS5 Digital Edition$399 at AmazonProsAdvanced SSDPowerful GPU/CPUPresumably cheaper than the regular editionSlightly smaller due to lack of disk driveConsCan't play any discsNot backward compatible with PS4 discsPlayStation is also offering a digital version of its next console. It's packing the same amount of power and the same incredible SSD. There's no disc drive, however, which means you won't have to bother with discs — but you'll also lose the option forever.Sony surprised the wo...

256GB will hold enough movies, music, and e-books to help you survive a quarantined Christmas with your family.The best microSD card for Android — well, the best card for anything, really — is the 128GB Samsung EVO Select, and today you can get one with double the storage for the same price. Double your storage, double your offline library with the Samsung EVO Select 256GB while it's down to its lowest price ever in today's Black Friday deals at Amazon.Quality AND quantitySamsung EVO Select 256GB microSD cardThis is the only microSD card deal to look at this week.Pack it in, folks, we can stop looking. This is the best microSD card deal you'll find this week, doubling or quintupling the storage in most phone and Chromebooks for less than the cost of pizza night for the family, and it's Samsung's excellent quality so you know it'll last for years.$25 at AmazonWhile there are other microSD cards out there that will see sales between now and Cyber Monday, why bother lo...

Yes! Cheap Android phones are a great way to stay connected without going broke, and during a shopping season like Black Friday, they're made even cheaper. There are plenty low-cost Android phones we're happy to recommend, but there are also ones you should avoid.So long as you stick with phones from trusted companies and don't venture off with random brands you've never heard of before, you can buy a cheap Android phone confidently this Black Friday.If you or someone you know is in need of a new phone, you have tons of options to choose from right now. 2020 as a whole might have been a mess, but when it comes to Android, it was pretty amazing. In addition to bleeding-edge flagships with $1000+ price tags, this year also ushered in a new wave of cheaper options that pack quite a punch.As with any big purchase, we understand having some hesitation about buying a new phone at an unbelievably low price. Being able to get a quality smartphone for $200 or less just wasn't a thing a ...

With the holiday season arriving soon, many of us are busier than ever and that can sometimes show in the building piles of junk mail and misplaced items around the house. Now that 2020 is almost over, there's one appliance everyone should invest in to help gain a bit of free time in their schedule and a cleaner home: a Roomba.Best Black Friday Roomba dealsiRobot Roomba 675: Now $179iRobot Roomba i3+ Save $200iRobot Roomba i7+ down to $799There are plenty of smart robot vacuums out there, but Roomba is the most popular in part due to its premium build and wide range of features. Some even use the word Roomba to describe generic smart robot vacuums, though there is only one true brand that makes Roomba vacuums — iRobot. If you're hoping to find Black Friday deals on a Roomba or another smart robot vacuum, you've come to the right place.This year, retailers won't be waiting until the week of Thanksgiving to start their Black Friday deals. In fact, some aren't even wai...

This Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera Black Friday deal is the best way to equip your home with an illuminating smart camera that doesn't require any wires. Arlo regularly makes it to our list of best wireless cameras, and this special version of the Arlo Pro 3 features a massive floodlight on it that'll scare anything off that moves in the night.It's the bright thing to doArlo Pro 3 Floodlight CameraThe Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera isn't just one of the best wire-free security cameras you can buy, it's also one of the brightest. Light it up now for $60 less than usual!$190 at AmazonArlo makes the absolute best wireless cameras in the industry, and the Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera is one of the best choices you could make for outdoor home security. That unique floodlight design that flanks both sides of the camera emits a whopping 2,000 lumens of brightness, or roughly 2.5x more brightness than the average lightbulb. When paired with the Outdoor Magnetic Charging Cable, t...

The fastest EeroEero Pro 6$229 at AmazonProsFast AX4200 Wi-Fi can keep up with gigabit internetCompact design compared to similar Wi-Fi 6 routersEero software is easy to use and stableCan be expanded with any other EeroConsTwo Ethernet ports is low for a pro deviceEero Secure and Secure+ require a subscriptionEero Pro 6 is not only the fastest Eero ever, but its speed is on par with other routers at its price. AX4200 tri-band Wi-Fi makes this router a great fit for those trying to make the most of their gigabit internet connection. It's also one of the most compact Wi-Fi 6 routers at this speed.Still enough for mostEero Pro$199 at AmazonProsTri-band Wi-Fi for consistent mesh performanceCompact sizeEero software is great and works with all EerosWorks with all other EerosConsOnly two Ethernet portsEero Secure and Secure+ require a subscriptionSlow performance for the priceThe Eero Pro is a solid router even considering its lower ...

It's that time of year again. Black Friday is nearly upon us, but things will be running a lot differently this year. Now that social distancing is such a crucial part of our lifestyle in 2020, retailers are hoping to keep their stores from becoming too crowded at the end of November and instead will be offering Black Friday deals throughout the entire month — including on Android devices.Best Black Friday Android phone dealsOnePlus 8 Pro: $799.99Google Pixel 5: down to $649Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite: $150 offEvery year, there are some pretty stellar Black Friday phone deals, though you have to know where to shop if you want to find the best offers. Whether you're hoping for the best Samsung deals, Black Friday Google deals, or a discount on some other Android phone, this is truly the best time of the year to find one.We'll be scouring all the usual retailers and phone carriers to scope out any worthy offers and placing the best of them in the list below. That includes...

Finding decent Android tablet deals isn't going to be tough this holiday season. Beginning in mid-October, we'll be seeing Black Friday tablet deals popping up earlier than ever. Of course, there are always opportunities to save on tablets even when it's not one of the biggest shopping events of the year. We're gathering all the best Android tablet deals as well as the best Black Friday deals once they're announced and listing them all right here to make saving on your next tablet simple.Best Android tablet dealsSamsung Galaxy Tab A7: $149.99Samsung Galaxy Tab S7: as low as $108.74Amazon Fire HD 10: $79.99Amazon Fire 7 Kids Edition: $59.99With all the various Android tablets to choose from, you might be wondering which tablet is actually worth buying. We've created a few guides that can help you figure out which are the best of the best, from the best Android tablets to best Samsung tablets, and best Android tablets for students, though there are plenty more to consider ...

Black Friday is coming up and that means companies have already started to offer insane discounts and deals on tech accessories. If you're looking for some extra storage space for your PS4 this holiday, you can save anywhere between $10 and $40 on officially licensed PS4 external hard drives. This is perfect for playing backward compatible games on PS5 and freeing up that SSD space.For 2TB of storage, you won't find many hard drives cheaper than this, with Seagate discounting it to just $70. For an extra $10 if you want to splurge, you can get one branded with Ellie's tattoo design from The Last of Us Part 2.Officially licensedSeagate Game Drive for PS4 (2TB)$70 at Amazon$70 at Best BuyThis officially licensed hard drive from Seagate is designed to work with PS4 seamlessly. Store up to and over 50 games (depending on size, of course) to free up any console storage. Now that the PS5 is out, this should be the method you use to play PS4 games through backward compatibi...

2020 has forced many of us to work or study from home, which resulted in a run on personal computers and laptops like Chromebooks. Not only have Chromebooks been difficult to find, but often their prices have been dramatically inflated due to this increased demand. Thankfully the available inventory seems to be increasing as demand has waned a bit, and now you can find some pretty impressive discounts like this Black Friday deal on the HP Chromebook x360 14c. That name may be a mouthful, but trust me when I say it is one of the best Chromebooks you can buy.Style and substance at a savingsHP Chromebook x360 14c | $250 off at Best BuyHP knocked it out of the park with the Chromebook x360 c14. From the premium finishes to the hardware and software focus on privacy, to the performance and specs, this thing was made to work. However, the beautiful screen and Bang & Olufsen speakers mean it's perfect for play as well.$379 at Best BuyWe love our Chromebooks here at AC, a...

Black Friday deals can help you finally get the coverage you need without giving up on speed thanks to a fast Wi-Fi 6 mesh systems. This includes the excellent Eero Pro 6 (2-pack) with up to 3,500 sq. ft. of coverage and enough power to keep up with a gigabit connection. Eero mesh systems are simple to set up and give you a ton of control with a great app. You can also upgrade your existing Eero mesh with Wi-Fi 6 speed at its core.Coverage for the whole familyEero Pro 6 (2-pack)Eero Pro 6 is a complete home networking package and is a great fit for most families thanks to its high-speed Wi-Fi 6 capabilities plus its robust software capabilities. Eero Secure and Zigbee are completely optional yet powerful additions that can help you greatly simplify your network.$319 at AmazonMore and more people are upgrading to gigabit-speed internet to keep up with the growing demands of our home networks. Whether you're downloading games on your new PS5, attending classes on your Chrom...

The Snapchat app draws some inspiration from competitors in a rare role reversal.What you need to knowSnap today launched Spotlight, a new short-story format inspired by TikTok.The company is also offering a "share of more than $1 million" to creators who post good content.Spotlight is rolling out today in a few countries including the U.S., UK, France, and Canada, among others. It'll hit other countries "soon."Snap is taking a leaf from TikTok's playbook as it launches Spotlight, a new space in the Snapchat app where users can find an endless scrolling stream of short-form video content.Like TikTok and its competitors from Google and Facebook, the company will use an algorithm to recommend content it thinks you'd be interested in, keeping the endless scrolling feeling like it's truly endless — at least in theory.Snap is doing things differently from TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram though. The company prides itself on privacy, and it's building Spotlight with that ...

Back in the streets of Shibuya once again.What you need to knowNEO: The World Ends With You is an Action RPG set to release in Summer 2021 for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.The game is a sequel to the 2007 Action RPG The World Ends With You.In addition to the new game, an anime adaptation of the first game is set to release in April 2021in Japan, with a worldwide release slated for later that year.Square Enix has announced NEO: The World Ends With You, a sequel to the cult 2007 DS game The World Ends With You, for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.In the new Action RPG, players will take the role of a character named Rindo and explore a stylized recreation of Shibuya, the major commercial and business hub located in real world Tokyo. Rindo finds must battle for survival and unravel the mystery of the deadly "Reaper's Game."The World Ends With You was a game release on the Nintendo DS back in 2007 and garnered a cult following ever since. The game was re-rele...

We're starting to see tons of stellar Black Friday deals appearing at various retailers, and while most are designed to help you save, this latest offer on Chamberlain's myQ Smart Garage Door Opener at Amazon can actually help you earn $5 with its purchase — even after taking its price into account.Normally available for $39.98, the Chamberlain myQ Smart Garage Door Opener is now on sale for $24.98 at Amazon. That marks the lowest price we've ever seen on this new model and a savings of $15, though the deal gets even better when you sign up for free in-garage delivery with Key by Amazon. Just use promo code KEY30 when placing your first in-garage delivery to score a $30 promotional credit to use towards future deliveries.Only Amazon Prime members in select areas can take advantage of the $30 promotional credit offer. However, if you're not a Prime member, you can start a free 30-day trial to gain access to this offer and all of Prime's perks, from free two-day shipping to the P...

Amazon is going to have a ton of great products on sale during this Black Friday week, but some of the best deals are on its own devices like the Echo Show 5. Right now, you can save $40 on the already affordable smart screened speaker, but that's not all the goodies you get in this deal. Amazon is throwing in a full year's subscription to the Food Network Kitchen channel for free! If you pick one up now, you can use it to help you prep for Thanksgiving feasts, or learn what to do with all of those yummy holiday leftovers.Cooking classesAmazon Echo Show 5 with Food Network KitchenThe Amazon Echo Show 5 remains one of our favorite Alexa smart speakers because it can fit just about anywhere. Paired with a year of free Food Network Kitchen TV, and you've got your own sous chef in the kitchen with you!$45 at AmazonAmazon was the first company to bring its Alexa voice assistant to a smart speaker with the original Echo back in 2014. It was also the first to develop a smart...

Your OnePlus 8 Pro deserves a case as great as it is. After all, the OnePlus 8 Pro is big, beautiful, and finally gives us all the features we've been hoping to see in a OnePlus flagship for years: IP water resistance and wireless charging. The back glass comes in some new colors this year — Glacial Green and Ultramarine Blue — but it's still a glass-backed phone, and that means you'll want to protect it so that you're not blowing hundreds of dollars repairing or replacing it. After extensive research, these are the best OnePlus 8 Pro cases you can buy.Let's kick itPoetic RevolutionStaff pickThe OnePlus 8 Pro can last a long time if you protect it, and heavy-duty cases like the Revolution offer that protection in spades. Not only does this case come with a screen protector, but it also has a kickstand on the back for propping it up on your desk or nightstand.From $16 at AmazonSo sleek and svelteX-Level GuardianThis case might not be textured like the Spigen Li...

Black Friday is the perfect time of year to find a great deal on a new Fitbit tracker or smartwatch. We've rounded up the best Fitbit deals that we could find going into the holiday week to help save you some of your precious and hard-earned money. This even includes some of the brand's newer devices.Fitbit Charge 4 | $50 off at various retailersEarlier this year, Fitbit released this update to its popular Charge lineup, and it ticked nearly all of the boxes that fans wanted from previous versions. The Charge 4 added Fitbit Pay on all models, onboard GPS, and seven-day battery life. There is a Special Edition version available, but this year all that means is a second, more premium band is included in the box.$100 at Amazon$100 at Best Buy $100 at B&HExpect to see a ton of Black Friday deals on just about all Fitbit models this coming week. We'll keep this post updated as new information comes to light and ensure that all of the Black Friday deals below are the very...

If you're looking for a little help around the house, Black Friday is the perfect time to buy a robot vacuum cleaner. Of all the great robot vacuum deals on offer right now, one you definitely should;t pass by is the $140 discount on the Eufy RoboVac G30 at Woot.The device is down to just $179.99 there which is the lowest we have ever seen it go. Considering it usually goes for $320 and Amazon's best deal on it drops it to $230, the Woot deal is worth snapping up while supplies last. The deal is good for today only, or until sold out, after all.The RoboVac G30 was only recently released and features Smart Dynamic Navigation 2.0 for powerful cleaning and increased efficiency, 2000Pa suction power, and drop-proof technology that prevents it from falling down stairs. Eufy's BoostIQ technology automatically increases the suction power as needed and the battery lasts for as long as 110 minutes. When it's finished cleaning or when it runs out of battery, it returns to its charging base...

OnePlus has been rolling out a new OxygenOS update for the 8T every week since last month.What you need to knowThe OnePlus 8T is now receiving the OxygenOS 11.0.5.6 update.The update improves the phone's in-display fingerprint sensor, battery life, and camera performance.Network connection stability and gaming experience have been improved as well.Less than a week after rolling out the OxygenOS 11.0.4.5 update to the OnePlus 8T, OnePlus has now started pushing yet another update to one of its best Android phones of the year. The latest OxygenOS 11.0.5.6 update brings a bunch of improvements to the OnePlus 8T, including enhancements to the fingerprint sensor and improved camera performance.According to the official changelog, the update further optimizes system power consumption, which should result in longer battery life than before. OnePlus has also improved the fingerprint recognition on the OnePlus 8T and optimized the media file scanning feature to enable faster searc...

Nest makes some of the best smart thermostats, security cameras, and self-installed home security systems out there, but it comes at a price. Some of the equipment can be on the expensive side, which means that you may not be able to have as much of it in your home as you'd like, but we are here to help make it easier to afford more. At times, you can find some pretty sweet deals on a variety of Nest's most popular items, especially with Black Friday deals already kicking off at many retailers.Best Google Nest Deals Available NowNest Thermostats: from $136Nest Secure: as low as $139Nest Cameras: from $125Smart Speakers & Displays: starting at $28Whether it's a direct price drop, coupon code, or bundle deal, we've scoured the internet to find all of the best deals around Nest's hardware that are available right now and rounded them up. We will keep this page updated with the best deals we can find, so if you frequently find yourself looking for more of it, you'll want...

While Amazon usually offers some of the best Black Friday deals every year, this week's Audible deal is one that simply should not be missed. Audible is the leading audiobook service in the world for good reason, and now through November 25 at 7 p.m. PT, Amazon will give you a $10 promotional credit just for joining Audible's new membership tier, Audible Plus.While this more affordable tier of Audible normally costs $7.95 monthly, thanks to Black Friday, Amazon is offering a special deal that scores you six months of membership at just $4.95 per month. After six months have passed, your membership will continue at the regular cost of $7.95 unless you decide to end your membership. Luckily, you can choose to cancel at any time — even during your first month.Listen UpAudible PlusGet an extra $10 to spend during Black Friday at Amazon when you join Audible's new, more affordable tier at a special discounted price for the holidays.$4.95/month $7.95/month $18 Off$4.95/month ...

Black Friday is rapidly approaching, meaning that it's the perfect time to save some cash like this awesome Fire TV Stick Lite deal. The Fire TV Stick Lite is one of the best values you can find in a streaming device, providing all of the power one could need, along with access to your favorite streaming services.Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite$18 at AmazonEven without the presence of 4K, the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is one of the best streaming devices you can find. And it's an even more incredible value if you can get it for less than $20.While the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is still the king for 4K streaming, the Fire TV Stick Lite is a fantastic option for anyone who wants the best streaming device and doesn't care about 4K. Amazon introduced this new budget-friendly stick alongside the "standard" Fire TV Stick, as a way to turn any TV in your home into a smart one.For less than $20, you'll get access to all of the same channels, apps, and features, including the Alexa Vo...

Samsung launched TV Plus on mobile phones in September.What you need to knowSamsung is bringing its TV Plus service to more smartphones.The mobile app launched in September on select Samsung phones, including the Galaxy Note 20 and S20 lines.Today, it's expanding to the Z-series of foldable and the more midrange A-Series of phones.Samsung is launching its ad-supported Samsung TV Plus video service on more Galaxy phones today. The service was previously exclusive to the Samsung TVs, but the company brought it to smartphones in September.Announcing the release via press release, Samsung shared: Since its launch on Samsung Smart TVs, our Samsung TV Plus streaming service has given viewers free and instant access to their favorite shows, as well as the ability to discover new content from 135 channels and growing, including Kitchen Nightmares, Baywatch, PeopleTV, and PlayersTV.At launch, the app was supported on Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S20, Galaxy Note 10, and the Galax...

Best answer: If you have an existing Eero 6 or Eero Pro 6 mesh, the Eero 6 Extender is a great way to expand your coverage while saving some money. However, it won't work if you have a Wi-Fi 5 Eero system.Simple Wi-Fi 6 coverage: Eero 6 Extender ($89 at Amazon)Connect your wired devices or start a mesh: Eero 6 ($129 at Amazon)Expand your Eero Mesh with an Eero ExtenderThe Eero 6 and Eero 6 Extender have the same wireless capabilities at AX1800 speeds. This dual-band connection can deliver 1,201Mbps on the 5GHz band and 574Mbps on the 2.4GHz band. The main difference is that the Eero 6 has two auto-sensing Ethernet ports that can be used for either input or wired devices. This allows the Eero 6 to be used as the base router for a mesh or to connect wired devices to the network. You can also use the Ethernet as an input for a wired backhaul.The Eero 6 Extender simply has Wi-Fi connectivity and is only used to expand the coverage of your existing mesh. You cannot use the Eero...

The app is available is compatible only with select 5G-enabled Android phones with support for ARCore's Depth API.What you need to knowGoogle and Lucasfilm have joined hands to bring characters from The Mandalorian to your living room in AR.The Mandalorian AR Experience lets you interact with characters from the show and capture your own scenes.The app is now available on the Play Store for the 5G Google Pixel and other 5G-enabled Android phones.The Mandalorian is, without a doubt, one of the most popular shows available on the Disney+ platform. While the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda continue their journey across the universe, Google has teamed up with Lucasfilm to bring their world into your living room. The Mandalorian AR Experience app, which is optimized for 5G devices, allows you to interact with characters from the show and discover hidden features. The Mandalorian's adventures arrive in your reality with this all-new immersive AR app. Become a bounty hunter and brin...

Google takes its time to release new smart home hardware, but when it finally does launch something, it's usually well worth the wait. 2020 finally saw a successor to the original Google Home that first went on sale four years ago, taking the shape of the Google Nest Audio.The Nest Audio is better than the Google Home in virtually every way, and in honor of Black Friday, it's now discounted to the lowest price we've ever seen for it. If you pick up the two-pack bundle right now, it can be yours for just $170 ($85 per speaker). Considering the Nest Audio just came out a few weeks ago, this is a great price.Stereo powerGoogle Nest Audio (2-Pack) | $30 off at Best Buy$170 at Best Buy$170 at B&HGoogle's new Nest Audio speaker is a massive improvement over the original Google Home, and thanks to Black Friday, it's already down to a never-before-seen low price. The two-pack bundle is currently on sale for just $170, allowing you to pair the Nest Audios together for imp...

Amazon may have just gone nuts for Prime Day back in October, but it's not shying away from Black Friday at all. The deals are hitting hard. Start with the Echo Show 8, which you can get combined with the Blink Mini security camera for just $69.99 total. The two devices are going for $65 and $25 individually right now but those are also Black Friday prices. Normally, the Echo Show 8 is $100 and the Blink Mini is $35. You're saving $20 off the Black Friday sales prices and as much as $65 compared to what these devices regularly sell for.The Echo Show 8 is a powerful smart device from Amazon. It has an 8-inch HD screen that's capable of stereo sound thanks to the built-in speakers. The display can be used for a variety of things. You can use it to follow a step-by-step recipe in your kitchen or to watch media from your favorite streaming service. You can also customize the Echo Show 8 and use the screento show off your photo albums or create morning routines that help you start your ...

Each year, Black Friday represents the best opportunity to score yourself a deal on headphones and this year is no different. Right now at Amazon, you can score the Treblab Z2 Workout Headphones for only $69.97. That's a 23% discount and one of the best prices these ANC headphones have ever hit.Not just any pair of headphones is suitable to use while you're working out. Even if you don't sweat a ton, moisture can damage headphones that aren't sufficiently water-resistant. Thankfully, the Treblab Z2 are designed with this in mind thanks to a comfort-focused design and built-in water-resistance.Treblab's Z2 headphones feature active noise-cancelling tech so you can tune out the world around you while you're listening, great for use at the gym or while working from home where you don't want any distractions. Meanwhile, IPX4 water resistance keeps these headphones protected during your runs in the rain and spin classes.Bluetooth 5.0 powers the wireless connectivity so you can pair ...

Even during lockdown times, the holidays are an occasion when we all tend to eat a bit more than we should, and become a little less active and a little less vigilant with our workout routines. What better gadget to pick up to help you get back in shape than a smart sports fitness watch like the Fitbit Versa 2. Thanks to this Black Friday promotion, you can pick up the versatile Fitbit Versa 2 for $50 off. This watch regularly retails for around $180, but now it's down to a low price of $130. Not bad for all you get!Sweet sweat savingsFitbit Versa 2With a gorgeous AMOLED touchscreen, onboard music storage, and built-in access to Amazon Alexa, the Fitbit Versa 2 is a fantastic fitness watch for the money. With this sale, it's an even better deal!$130 at Amazon$130 at Best Buy$130 at B&HThe Fitbit Versa 2 may be over a year old at this point, but it's still our pick as the best fitness tracker that you can buy for the money. It has a low-profile squircle design th...

TP-Link has been making networking equipment for ages, and it's quite good at it. Not only that, TP-Link routers, more often than not, offer competitive specifications at great prices. Most of us want to buy a router that will last a few years and provide more than enough speed. The Archer AX3000 does just that with solid speeds and support for Wi-Fi 6 as more devices start to support it.Best overall: Archer AX3000If you absolutely need Wi-Fi 6, or just want to get in on the new standard, the TP-Link Archer AX3000 is your best bet. At around 10 inches wide and only around 5 inches deep, the AX3000 has a minimal and relatively subtle design, but it packs a punch. It has wireless speeds up to AX3000, which breaks down to 2,402 Mbps at 5Ghz and 574 Mbps at 2.4Ghz. Of course, this router is backward compatible with older Wi-Fi standards, including Wi-Fi 5 or 802.11ac.It is a bit disappointing that there are no multi-gig Ethernet ports available, so your maximum wired speeds will ...

We're into Black Friday week, but you don't have to wait until after Thanksgiving to start saving. Most retailers and brands have already kicked off their sales in a year that has been unlike any other. One of the best Black Friday headphone deals just hit the flagship Sony WH-1000XM4 ANC headphones with their price dropping back down to their all-time low at $278. That's a $72 discount.This is just one of many Black Friday deals that are live now at Amazon; you can find more savings via our guide to Amazon Black Friday deals.We consider the Sony XM4 headphones to be the best noise-cancelling headphones around, and the previous best were Sony's XM3 headphones. So no one does it better. If you want a set that lets you hear exactly what you want to hear while still giving you great battery life, excellent audio quality even over wireless, and more, then this is the deal for you.The music quality is enhanced with Edge AI, which is a tech that was developed by Sony Music Studios To...

Chatting with the AC forums.When you think of high-end and technically-impressive Android phones, chances are you think of a Galaxy Note. Samsung's Note flagships often tend to be some of the most impressive handsets we see every year, and that's been no different in 2020 with the Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra.One of our AC forum members recently shared that they're looking to upgrade their OnePlus 6T to the Galaxy Note 20, which would be their first-ever Note.A few of our other members responded to this, saying: bandofbrothers2112 11-22-2020 01:16 AM “ Depends if the s pen is a deal breaker or not. The new upcoming s21 maybe of interest to you if disposable income / budget / upgrade allows. I use the N20 Ultra and it's a beast and the s pen for my usage habits is relevant and useful. I'm confident other members here will give you some fantastic insight. If your shops are open then con...

Best Buy has a huge laptop sale going on right now for Black Friday. It has a huge variety to choose from but many of the best deals with the best savings are Chromebooks, including the HP 14-inch Chromebook that's down to $149. That price is $140 off what it normally goes for and makes this laptop super affordable. Check out the rest of the sale here and see what other Chromebooks you can save on right now.The 14-inch display on this Chromebook has a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution with an anti-glare and micro-edge screen. It's powered by a dual-core 1.1GHz Intel Celeron processor that not only provides great performance but also helps with power consumption so your laptop always runs smoothly. You'll also get 4GB RAM for some solid multi-tasking and 32GB flash storage.Think of that eMMC memory as a temporary on-board solution for when you need to store stuff fast. The Chrome OS that powers this laptop is going to give you a lot of options for taking care of your media and document...

Best answer: No, Arlo cameras do not require a subscription to operate and can store footage locally when paired with an Arlo base station. However, if you do subscribe to Arlo Smart, you'll get additional AI-powered motion detection options, cloud storage, and customizable motion zones.Cover your whole home: Arlo Pro 4 ($200 at Best Buy)What Arlo cameras can do without a subscriptionArlo makes some of the most capable smart cameras on the market, even if you're not looking to pay extra for a subscription. All of Arlo's cameras can connect to an Arlo Base Station — including the Arlo Video Doorbell — which enables better battery life, longer-range wireless connectivity, and the addition of local storage. Videos are stored on either USB sticks or SD cards, depending on which base station you have.Newer Arlo cameras will only store footage locally for free. That means you'll need to have an Arlo Smart subscription in order to get cloud storage. If you've got an older Arlo c...

Samsung is bringing the S Pen to its Galaxy S and Z lineup.What you need to knowA new report out of South Korea claims Samsung has confirmed plans of discontinuing the Galaxy Note series.Samsung's next foldable flagship, expected to be called the Galaxy Z Fold 3, will have S Pen support.The first non-Note Galaxy flagship with S Pen support will be the Galaxy S21 Ultra.Last week, tipster Ice Universe claimed that Samsung will not be launching a successor to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, one of its best Android phones of 2020. Now, a report published by Korean outlet Aju News says Samsung has officially confirmed plans of killing its Galaxy Note line. The report claims that Samsung has decided to discontinue the Galaxy Note series as it is bringing S Pen support to the Galaxy S and Z lines.As per Aju News, Samsung intends to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 2 successor in June next year. Apart from featuring S Pen support, the foldable phone is also expected to come equipped with an un...

While a $20 discount doesn't sound like much, this is still the lowest price the Shield TV has been in six months.I have owned an NVIDIA Shield TV for five years now and it's never let me down. While there's a hot new Android TV streaming dongle on the box, last year's NVIDIA Shield TV (2019) is worth recommending over the Chromecast with Google TV, even with the wide price difference between them. That price difference is a little bit closer right now as a Black Friday deal brings the Shield TV down to $130 at both Amazon and Best Buy.Best Android TV ExperienceNVIDIA Shield TV (2019)Great remote and greater power still make this the best.While the new Chromecast with Google TV is making waves, the NVIDIA version is the better buy not just because it's more powerful but because it has a more robust interface. The inclusion of a Recents screen where you can quickly flip back and forth between apps makes it great for indecisive watchers like me.$130 at Amazon$130 at Best...