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If you spend a lot of time on your computer for work, school, or play, you've likely felt your hand and/or wrist cramp up after a while. Chances are you're using a cheapo mouse you bought years ago and haven't thought much about, but this is an item you really don't want to cut corners on.The more time your hand spends using a poorly-designed mouse, the more strain and irritation you can cause it. Not only that, but by upgrading to something a bit more premium, you also get access to a host of features you might not have known existed.Enter the Logitech MX Master. This has widely been hailed as one of the very best mice to have been created, and it's seeing a substantial discount for the Black Friday shopping weekend. It's well worth the price of admission with its usual cost of $100, but at a mere $50, there's no ignoring it.Mighty mouseLogitech MX MasterSeriously, just buy one alreadyEveryone deserves a good mouse, and the MX Master is one of the best out there. It's ...

Right now, the best smartwatch for Android users is the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. It's optimized for Samsung phones but runs well on all Android devices and has all the smartwatch and fitness features you'd expect. It's compact and lightweight but still offers good battery life. But if you're not into that one, the good news is that there are so many other amazing options from Fossil to Garmin to Fitbit and more.No matter which watch you decide on, there's a good chance you can snag a great Black Friday deal on it — and the best part is, there are already a ton of amazing deals. There are so many great deals on every brand of smartwatch, from Samsung to Fitbit to Garmin — just beware the trackers you shouldn't buy.Best Overall — Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2You don't have to use a Samsung phone to enjoy the benefits of owning a Samsung smartwatch, and the Galaxy Watch Active 2 provides the most well-rounded wearables experience for Android users right n...

Having multiple Alexa devices in one household can get confusing, especially with every device coming equipped with the same wake word — "Alexa." However, there is a way to remove all confusion, and it all comes down to selecting individual wake words for each of the devices in your home. All it takes is the Alexa app and a few taps on your mobile device. Let us show you how to do it.What you need for this tutorialThe nerve center: Alexa App for Android (Free on Google Play)How to change the wake word on your Echo device(s):What are the different Alexa Wake Words?There are four different wake words that you can use for your Amazon Echo devices; Alexa, Echo, Amazon, and Computer.Open the Alexa App on your mobile device.Tap the menu button on the upper left corner of the screen.Tap Settings.Tap Device Settings.Select your desired device on this screen. For this tutorial, we'll select Clinton's Echo Show.Scroll down to Wake Word.On this screen, tap the des...

NAS drives aren't cheap, but we recommend them over desktop-class HDDs because they're specifically designed and built to operate 24/7. Seagate has a sale on right now for the weekend of Black Friday across its IronWolf NAS HDD range, allowing you to pack your NAS full for less.The cost per GB for the highlight 6TB deal is $0.023, making this a great value proposition for any NAS owner.Seagate IronWolf 6TB HDD$140 $180 $40 offSee at AmazonSeagate's IronWolf series of NAS drives come with many special features, including a speedy 7200 RPM motor, 256MB cache, support for up to 8 bays, and enhanced vibration and stability protection.If you want even more storage capacity, Seagate has also discounted the 8TB version of its IronWolf NAS drive, slashing a full $70 off the original asking price. The cost per GB for the 8TB is also $0.024.Seagate IronWolf 8TB HDD$190 $260 $70 offSee at AmazonThis 8TB variant is like the 6TB HDD we highlighted above in all ways ...

This year's Black Friday savings are still going strong. Even if some of them were worse than others, you have plenty of ways to save on your holiday shopping if you didn't get a chance to yesterday.One such product that's been discounted for Black Friday 2019 is the Sonos Beam, and for anyone buying around this Saturday, its still available.We aren't sure how long it's going to last, but at least for right now, it continues to be one of our favorite offers and one we highly recommend you jump on before it's gone.Act fastSonos BeamOutstanding sound at an exceptional priceThe Sonos Beam is one of the best soundbars the market has to offer right now, and its impressive Black Friday sale is still going strong. Between its rich sound, small form factor, and support for digital helpers like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, the Beam does it all. At this price, there isn't a reason in the world to not pick one up.$299 $399 $100 offSee at AmazonThe Sonos Beam was rele...

Black Friday deals are coming in thick and fast. We will be rounding up all of our favorites right here throughout the next week, so be sure to keep an eye on this page for new deals as they become available.Newest DealsAmazon DevicesTVsPCs, Laptops & Office electronicsSmartphonesAudio & HeadphonesCameras, Wearables & AccessoriesGamingMovies & BooksToysHome Improvement and DIYKitchenPersonal CareKidsThis year's top picksLast year's top-seller, Echo Dot, has already had its price cut to just £22 making it cheaper to add Alexa to (more) rooms in your house. Many other Amazon devices followed suit, like the Fire tablets and Kindle New Kindle Paperwhite, too.There are plenty of deals to be had on third-party products too, with some of the best listed below.Newest DealsBlack Friday will bring with it a ton of deals. It's going to be hard to keep up with everything that drops in price, but we will do our best to bring you the latest deals you ...

Fitbit's transition from fitness trackers to smartwatches has been an exciting one to watch, and in 2018, the company released the Versa. The first Fitbit Versa is the wearable that made me believe in Fitbit's vision of smartwatches, and it's seeing a huge discount for Black Friday weekend.The original Versa is still an extremely capable gadget here in late-2019, offering a robust feature set and all of the health/fitness tracking tools you could ask for. At this price for the Special Edition, it's one of the better values we've seen so far.Special discountFitbit Versa Special EditionStill has plenty to offerIt may not be Fitbit's newest smartwatch, but the Versa Special Edition continues to pack quite a punch. It offers robust fitness tracking tools, a simple design, and gets over four days of battery life on one charge. Since this is the Special Edition, the experience is furth enhanced thanks to Fitbit Pay support and an extra fabric watch band to go along with the sta...

When it comes to full-HD webcams, you can't do much better than the Logitech C920. And when it comes to Black Friday deals, you can't get much better than this deal. Right now on Amazon UK, the C920 is just £30, down from it's top RRP of £71!Pro video callingLogitech C920 HD Pro Webcam for AmazonGrab an absolute bargain on this fantastic 1080p webcam, compatible with both PC and Mac.Only £30 for Black Friday weekendSee at AmazonThe C920 is a powerful full-HD webcam, capable of video calling at 1080p and 30-fps. That makes it great for Hangouts, Skype and FaceTime, or even as a webcam for streaming. It's compatible with both PC and Mac, making it a great all-round solution. At some point, most of the Windows Central team has used one of theseThe C920 HD also features a glass lens for added picture clarity, as well as automatic HD-light correction for improved lighting as you film. It also has dual microphones for stereo recording, which gives you excell...

Fitbit made quite a few headlines in 2019. Not only was the company purchased by Google for $2.1 billion, but it also released a few top-notch wearables — one of which was the Versa 2.The Versa 2 is Fitbit's latest smartwatch offering, and it's one of my favorite watches to be released during all of 2019. It's on sale right now for the Black Friday weekend, and for anyone that wants a capable smartwatch with a focus on fitness, it's one of the best options that exists.We think the Versa 2 is already priced quite well at $200 for its MSRP, but with a new low price of $149 right now, the value proposition is insane.Does it allFitbit Versa 2Fitness tracking, notifications, and AlexaFitbit knocked it out of the park with the Versa 2, delivering a smartwatch that looks great, can track all of your activity throughout the day, and even has Alexa built right in so you can take the digital assistant with you wherever you go. The Versa 2 is seeing a nice discount for the B...

Apple Music made its way to the Alexa Skill ecosystem this past December, meaning that everyone who has an Amazon Echo device can now enjoy their Apple Music subscriptions on their smart speakers. Here's how to set up Apple Music on your Alexa-powered device.Products used in this guideSee your Apple Music: Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen) ($230 at Amazon)Sign up for Apple Music: Apple Music (From $10 per month at Apple)How to set up Apple Music on your Echo deviceOpen the Alexa App.Tap the menu icon in the upper left corner of the screen.Tap Skills and Games.Tap the search icon in the upper right corner of the screen.Type in Apple Music in the search menu.Tap on the Apple Music icon that pops up.Tap Enable to Use.Log in to your Apple account using your Apple ID username and password.(If you have 2-Factor Authentication Enabled) Enter your six-digit verification code on the following screen.Tap Allow on the Access Request screen that follows.Go back to the Settin...

Yes, Black Friday is over, but the deals keep on coming with Cyber Monday incoming.With Black Friday in the rearview mirror, attention now turns to Cyber Monday, Dec. 2. Of course, sales aren't exclusive to only one day on the calendar.As Saturday begins, here are seven of the hottest early Amazon Cyber Monday deals:Your internet at a new leveleero Pro mesh WiFi system - 3-Pack$349 at AmazonWhole-home Wi-Fi system for lessThe eero Pro mesh Wi-Fi system offers three eero Pros which replaces the traditional router, extender, and internet booster.The pack offers offers enough coverage for a five bedroom home. With a quick and easy setup, replacing your old Wi-Fi router is just minutes away.Get startedRing Video Doorbell 2$129 at Amazon $174 at WalmartAlexa, talk to the front doorThe Ring Video Doorbell 2 is fully compatible with Amazon Alexa. You can use it to see, hear, and speak to your visitors from anywhere in the world.Feauring 1080HD video wit...

VR headsets are some of the hottest gifts this holiday season, and you can grab two of Oculus' headsets are at their lowest prices ever for Black Friday. The Oculus Rift S and Oculus Go are both $50 off right now. The Rift S is down to $349, and the Oculus Go is down to $149, giving you a more affordable way to jump into virtual reality.PC-powered VROculus Rift S$349 at AmazonHigh fidelityThe next evolution of the Rift brings improved lenses, a display with a higher pixel count than the original, and a redesigned head strap and tracking system. It's the Oculus headset that will deliver the highest quality VR experience.Portable VROculus Go$149 at AmazonOn the goThe Oculus Go is a lightweight and portable VR headset. It doesn't bring the power of other VR headsets, but it's great for videos and some lighter gaming.The Oculus Rift S is the latest PC-powered VR headset from Facebook. It has a high refresh of 80Hz to help your games and videos appear silky...

Whether you're upgrading to a new device or are resetting your phone, it's incredibly easy to restore your apps and settings. Google automatically backs up information like contacts, calendar entries, call logs, texts, Do Not Disturb settings, and more to the cloud, allowing you to pick up from where you left off. Here's how you can restore your apps and settings when moving to a new Android phone.Products used in this guideTake great photos: Google Pixel 3a XL ($435 at Amazon)Android One goodness: Nokia 7.2 ($350 at Amazon)Best Black Friday Phone DealsHow to enable the Android backup serviceBefore we get started with restoring data, you have to make sure that the backup service is running on your current phone. Here's how you can get started:Open Settings from the home screen or app drawer. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Tap System.Select Backup. Ensure the Back up to Google Drive toggle is selected. You'll be able to see the data that is being bac...

Sometimes it's hard to believe how much prices for memory cards has fallen in the past few years. I remember paying $25 for a 64GB microSD card in 2017, and that seemed cheap at the time. Now you can get a Sandisk 64GB Class 10 microSD card for just $8.99 on sale for Black Friday.Cheap storageSanDisk 64GB Ultra MicroSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with AdapterYeah, there isn't much to it, but spending less than $10 for a 64GB microSD card — especially once this fast and from such a reliable brand — is a steal.$8.99 $11.99 $3 offSee at AmazonA lot of phones are getting rid of their microSD cards, but that doesn't mean you can't still find uses for them. All Samsung and LG phones still ship with microSD slots, and many budget devices from Motorola, Nokia and others do, too. That means you can get a phone with 64GB of base storage and not have to worry you'll run out of space.Of course, microSD cards are just as common in laptops these days as manufacturers move a...

If it's good enough for the armed forces, it's good enough for me.Despite some bumps earlier in the year, LulzBot has been making quality printers for a long time now. The LulzBot Mini 2 is the companies most compact printer, but it still offers all of the same features as its big brother, the Taz 6. With an extra thick PEI bed and an auto-leveling system that is second to none, the Mini 2 rarely fails any print you ask it to make.As I mentioned over on my review, I printed prints on this printer at layer heights, I would never have believed could produce such good results. At 0.3mm layer heights, it looked just as good as other printers at 0.1mm. All the prints were beautiful and required almost no post-processing to look fantastic painted.Printing RoyaltyLulzBot Mini 2$1,114 on Sale at Amazon $2038 at WalmartOne of my favorite printersThe LulzBot Mini 2 is a printer that requires almost no effort to get right. From the first print to the last, the Mini 2 produces qu...

Quit counting sheep and slip under some cooling new sheets!I don't know about you, but I'm very particular about the sheets I sleep under. If the sheets are too stiff, they won't conform to your body and let a draft in. If they're too grippy, they won't slide properly and you'll get tangled up in them. If they're too thick, you'll overheat in the middle of the night. I should know: I've bought sheets this year that unfortunately did all three, and when I needed a good night's sleep, what I came back to was good ol' Mellanni.Lullaby and goodnightMellanni Brushed Microfiber Bed Sheet Set (Queen)The sheets I find a good night's sleep on.These sheets stay cool in the summer, have the perfect amount of slide so that they won't bind up against you in the middle of the night, and they come in a wide arry of bold, dark, and light colors.$19.76 $24.70 $4.94 offSee at AmazonI sleep under a weighted blanket (which is also on sale) and the Mellanni sheets are the perfect pairing ...

No one wants to join a line on Thanksgiving or wade through crowds on Black Friday. That's precisely why Amazon has already kicked off its Black Friday sale which means you can snag some bargains without sacrificing family time later this week. Amazon is often the best place to buy things with stellar deals all year round, often matching or beating deals at other retailers, but it has really upped the ante with its Black Friday Week promotion. Take a look at the best of its early deals below and beat the rush this Black Friday.Of course, Amazon doesn't have physical stores (yet?), so you're at the mercy of shipping. That being said, it offers fast, free shipping on orders over $25 and Amazon Prime members get their stuff even quicker. Plus, it means you can do all of your holiday shopping from the comfort of your own home. Here are the deals you should be considering right now including many you really don't want to miss.Amazon Fire tablets - From $29.99Amazon just kicked off i...

Don't miss out. This is an excellent TV at an incredible price!The best time to buy a TV is Black Friday and while we've seen some great deals, none are better than this lightning deal on the 75-inch Vizio Quantum P-series TV. Sporting 384 local dimming zones, this LED TV is one of the best I've ever used and thanks to a recent update, it has all the streaming apps you could ask for. In my review, I called it an incredible TV that is the best alternative to an OLED TV.A fantastic TVVizio 75-inch P-Series Quantum$1,200 at AmazonIncredible colors and rich blacks at a fantastic priceThis Vizio TV offers incredible rich colors and deep blacks thanks to 384 local dimming zones. SmartCast OS features ChromeCast built-in so you can cast from over 1000 apps directly from your phone, as well as all the streaming apps you're looking for. A great price for an incredible TV so act fast!The Vizio P-Series Quantum runs on the SmartCast OS featuring tons of streaming apps and Chro...

Right now, the best smartwatch for Android users is the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2. It's optimized for Samsung phones but runs well on all Android devices and has all the smartwatch and fitness features you'd expect. It's compact and lightweight but still offers good battery life. But if you're not into that one, the good news is that there are so many other amazing options from Fossil to Garmin to Fitbit and more.No matter which watch you decide on, there's a good chance you can snag a great Black Friday deal on it — and the best part is, there are already a ton of amazing deals. There are so many great deals on every brand of smartwatch, from Samsung to Fitbit to Garmin — just beware the trackers you shouldn't buy.Best Overall — Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2You don't have to use a Samsung phone to enjoy the benefits of owning a Samsung smartwatch, and the Galaxy Watch Active 2 provides the most well-rounded wearables experience for Android users right n...

This mini SSD is the perfect size to keep in your pocketModern phones and tablets often have an issue with storage, and SSD's often have a problem with being physically too big. The RAVpower mini SSD solves both these issues with 1TB of storage for all your files, and physical size of just 1.5 x 3.5 inches. Seriously, this thing is tiny, light, and fits anywhere you need it to.The mini SSD comes in two sizes, 512GB, and the 1TB one that I recommend. It's currently $30 off right now, making it a steal for anyone on-the-go. I use it for storing large video files from my Pixel 4XL when I am traveling. The signal is spotty where I live, and uploading 3GB of video file to Google photos over a carrier network can be problematic. By plugging the mini SSD directly into the USB-C slot of the Pixel 4, I can quickly transfer everything I need.Teeny Tiny, but MASSIVERAVPower mini SSD 1TB$133 on sale at AmazonMy storage solutionI have used this little thing way more than I thought...

A big touchscreen and internal storage to match make this super-sized Chromebook a steal.There's a lot of Chromebook on sale right now, and some pretty good Chromebook deals, too, though it's far easier to make mistakes when discounts start flying. I've seen a lot of Chromebooks today, but only one can be the best, and while there have been some tremendous deals on non-touch Chromebooks, I firmly believe that the best Chromebook deal has to be for a touchscreen Chromebook because that's the only Chromebook you should want to use in 2019. And the best touchscreen Chromebook deal I've seen today is the Acer Chromebook 715All the keys, all the storageAcer Chromebook 715$299.99 $399.99 $100.00 offSee at WalmartThis is one of the only Chromebook models with a number pad on its keyboard, and with an i3 processor, 128GB of storage and a 15.6-inch touchscreen, this machine is ready for grading term papers or super-sized solitaire.This Chromebook was made for teachers and busine...

The Amazfit Verge is a fantastic fitness-focused smartwatch, and right now it's on sale for just $135.Amazfit made a name for itself for its value-focused smartwatches, and the Verge is one of the best options you can find for under $200. It's on sale right now for $135, a $25 savings from its regular retail price.Power your workoutsAmazfit Verge$135 at AmazonA great budget smartwatch for workouts.The Amazfit Verge has a vibrant 1.3-inch AMOLED screen, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, five-day battery life, and Alexa integration. You can make calls directly from your wrist, it is IP68 dust and water resistant, and you even get GPS connectivity.The Amazfit Verge is a versatile option that has more features than most smartwatches for under $200. You get real-time notifications on your wrist, and there's also the ability to make and receive calls. The 1.3-inch AMOLED screen has an ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness in various lighting conditions &mda...

RAVPower is one of the most popular brands around when it comes to portable batteries and power-related accessories, and wouldn't you know it — you can get one of its battery banks at a great price this Black Friday!The 20,100mAh Portable Charger is relatively compact, with a footprint not much larger than a phone, and it has a variety of ports for charging all of your things at once. You get two USB-C ports (one for power in and one for power out) and two USB-A ports, along with a power button on the top and a line of battery indicator lights.Power reserveRAVPower 20,100mAh Portable ChargerA slim battery that can charge your phone four timesRAVPower's portable battery bank carries more than enough juice for most people's needs, able to charge most flagship phones from 0 to 100% at least four times. Of course, you can use the USB-C port to charge just about anything these days, and it has a USB-C input for charging, as well.$37.99 $49.99 24% offSee at Amazon $18...

Black Friday is a big day for laptop buying. You'll find plenty of great deals on Windows machines, Chromebooks, and all sorts of two-in-one tablets. but the best deal you'll find this Black Friday is this MacBook Air for just $650.The smaller lighter oneMacBook Air$650 at Amazon $795 at WalmartBetter than you thinkThe MacBook Air is often thought of as the little computer that isn't great for "heavy lifting" but that's not true. It's a great machine and you can pick it up for a great price.I'm very platform-agnostic when it comes to a computer. I mostly use a Chromebook when I'm away from my desk because that's when I'm doing the work that's best done on a fast and light machine. But before there was such a thing as a Chromebook, I used a MacBook Air. And sometimes, I still do.Apple makes some really high-quality stuff and its laptops are no exception. My MacBook Air has been beaten to hell and back and outside of a few scratches, it works as good as it did when it...

You'd be crazy not to buy an LG OLED TV for under $1,000.I love my LG OLED TV. It's the first thing I bought for my apartment and it's one of my most used items. It offers incredible blacks, really vibrant colors and incredible brightness. It makes movies and videos look better than they do in the cinema and this is your chance to buy an LG OLED for cheaper than I've ever seen before.The best TV under $1,000LG OLED B9$949 at Google ShoppingAn insanely good TV at an unbelievable priceSeeing is believing and once you see the LG B9 OLED, you'll never go back to another TV. This TV has everything you could ask for, offers incredible blacks, has rich vibrant colors, and is the cheapest we've ever seen a current gen LG OLED TV. It's the best TV money can buy at an incredible price. Use coupon code TEYIPH.We've seen LG OLEDs for below $1,000 but they're usually last year's model. This deal, courtesy of BuyDig through Google Express is for the latest B9 OLED, which featur...

You don't have to spend a ton to get the benefits of a smart thermostat.If you've been holding out on moving to a smart thermostat because of their prices, I won't blame you one bit. But now, you don't have any excuse: the excellent Nest 3rd Gen smart thermostat is just $140, down from its usual price of $250.Step up your smart homeGoogle Nest Smart Thermostat (3rd Gen)$140 at AmazonThe best thermostat is at a price anyone can afford.The Nest 3rd Gen not only provides excellent thermostat control for houses and apartments, it also looks great doing it. And the integration with Google's ecosystem of smart home products takes it to a new level. Now you can get it all for an incredible price, too.This is easily the best deal we've seen on the latest-gen Nest thermostat. It's previously been on sale for $190 with a free Home Mini, and for $150 from members-only Costco, but now anyone can buy it at this incredibly low price. At this price, you don't have to think about w...

Whether you want to elevate your keyboard, your screen, or just protect the bottom of your laptop, this is very much worth the investment.When the MOFT Laptop Stand showed up on my doorstep alongside its newest tablet and phone stands, I shrugged and set it aside for weeks. I didn't really understand the appeal for a laptop stand that stays stuck to your laptop for the life of the machine, but after a month, I stuck it on my Lenovo Chromebook C330 then took it to the parks. The first time I bent back the kickstand to use outside the Millenium Falcon, I fell in love. Then I realized what it does even when you're not popping that kickstand out, and it became worth its weight in gold.Elevate your experienceMOFT Laptop StandThis humble little stick-on allows you toboost your laptop up to two different heights as you use it at a low table or even in your lap, the way I use it half the time. While it's sitting flat under your laptop, it's also keeping the bottom of your laptop from...

Portable batteries are an essential part of every techie's bag, especially if you have a lot of things to keep charged. Some smaller capacity batteries can fit in your pocket, but if you really need extra juice to keep all of your gadgets running, you'll want to look for something bigger, like Aukey's 30,000mAh USB-C Power Bank.With it, you can charge your Nintendo Switch, your phone and tablet, and even get a decent charge for your USB-C-powered laptop like a recent MacBook Pro, all without ever needing a wall outlet. Aukey's battery pack uses Qualcomm's Quick Charge 3.0 standard to achieve quicker top-up speeds than other chargers, and gives you both Micro-USB and USB-C ports for recharging the battery itself.All the powerAukey USB-C Power Bank 30,000mAhFive and a half Nintendo Switch chargesAukey's portable battery bank can charge your phone, tablet, and Nintendo Switch all at the same time, and its Quick Charge 3.0 speeds mean you won't have to keep the devices attach...

Hydroponic gardening is a great way to make sure you have the fruits and veggies you want year-round. One of the most important things you'll need to manage if you want to grow that bumper crop is the water temperature. For that, you probably need a chiller.High Volume High FlowActive Aqua AACH50HP Water Chiller$453 at AmazonBe cool, manThis half-horsepower chiller is Freon-free, built with a titanium reactor so it's impervious to salts and nutrients, and will cool down water to as low as 39 degrees F. It's exactly what your indoor vegetable garden needs.Hydroponic gardening is soil-free, so everything about the water is important. You need the right amount of nutrients, the right amount of flow, and unless you can keep your growing area the perfect temps, a chiller so the water doesn't get too hot.The issue is the pump. To move a lot of water — which most hydro systems need — you need a sizable pump. A sizable pump has a large motor that dumps a good am...

Bluetooth 5, a Qualcomm chipset, and expertly tuned audio make these a must by if you're looking for new earbuds.Whether you want headphones for escaping into your favorite music or drowning out the crowds on the trip home, the Stylish True Wireless from 1More is a fantastic choice. Not only are they great looking, but they offer an amazing sound, and right now, thanks to Black Friday, you can get them for over 40% off. These earbuds come in four different color options with black, teal, pink, and gold to help fit their model name — Stylish. With all the great features these earbuds offer, it's hard to go wrong for at $60.Listening in style1More Stylish$60 at AmazonGood tunes and good earbudsNot only do these earbuds look good, they come with top end specs like Bluetooth 5 and expert tuned audio experience. You'll get 24 hours of charging from the case, 6.5 hours of listening, and 3 hours of charge with only 15 minutes in the charging case. Going wireless was neve...

Stop reaching; just buy a longer cable.Cables are never long enough. Whether you're trying to charge your phone on the couch, next to your bed or in the airport terminal, the outlet is always just a little too far to charge while also comfortably using the phone. That's because most people's USB cables are only about 3 feet long. You can fix that by buying this two-pack of 6-foot long cables; and you'll only spend about $6 thanks to Black FridayYou'll use themAUKEY 6-foot USB-A to USB-C Braided Nylon Cable (2-pack)$6 at AmazonFix your charging frustration for the cost of a couple cups of coffee.Most charge cables are only about 3 feet long; why not get some new cables that are twice as long? Aukey makes great accessories, and these braided cables will last you for years of (more comfortable) wired charging.Aukey makes some of our favorite charging accessories, and I personally use these 6-foot cables every day to charge up my phones. The braided lines are durable an...

With attractive deals on NAS enclosures and hard drives, this is the best time to start building your home server.If you're been looking to build a home server but never got around to it, now is the time to act. There are plenty of great deals around Synology's NAS enclosures for Black Friday, and you can also pick up hard drives designed to run in these enclosures at attractive discounts.Stream all the thingsSynology DiskStation DS218+$255 at AmazonA terrific budget NAS for all your streaming needs.The DiskStation DS218+ is a great way to start off with a home server. It has two drive days that hold up to 12TB drives each, and you get 4K transcoding on the fly — ideal for playing 4K videos on devices that lack the requisite codecs.Store all the thingsSeagate IronWolf 8TB HDD$190 at AmazonThe perfect hard drives for your NAS.You'll need a few hard drives for your NAS, and Seagate's IronWolf series is what I recommend. They're designed to be used in...

Black Friday is the ideal time to pick up gifts for your friends and family. We've rounded up the best deals on smart home products, charging accessories and cables, power banks, and everyday items that are perfect as stocking stuffers. Best of all, everything on this list costs $30 or less.Alexa in every roomAmazon Echo DotStaff PickThe Echo Dot is the perfect way to get started with Alexa. You can easily connect the speaker to your favorite streaming service and cast music, control smart home lights, get news and sports updates, and so much more. At 56% off, this is a must-buy deal.$22 at AmazonStream everythingFire TV Stick 4KThe Fire TV Stick 4K is one of the best deals you'll find on Black Friday. The dongle lets you stream content in 4K HDR, and comes with all major streaming services, including Apple TV and Disney+. The interface is lag-free, you get the ability to play TV shows and movies with Alexa, and the bundled remote is one of the best around....

It's not easy to be an Android smartwatch user these days, what with the Apple Watch maniacally laughing at every lackluster feature and price point.But not so if you're a Galaxy Watch Active 2 user. This is my favorite Android smartwatch — heck, it even works with iPhones, too — and it's one heck of a deal at $229 for Black Friday.Run to this dealSamsung Galaxy Watch Active 2The Galaxy Watch Active 2 does so many things right, from its beautiful screen to its intuitive navigation to its extremely comfortable band, always-on heart rate monitoring, and multi-day battery life. And it's $51 off this Black Friday.$229 279.99 $51 offSee at AmazonSamsung's done a lot to improve its wearables game in the past few years, and 2019 saw two major releases, culminating in the Galaxy Watch Active 2. Available in two sizes, 40mm and 44mm, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is one of the most comfortable and easy-to-use smartwatches out there.While it works best with Samsung ph...

If you are looking for a great SD card for your Raspberry Pi, your search has ended. This SanDisk Extreme 128GB card has plenty of room to hold the operating system, any project files you might be working on and even some movies or music if you're setting things up for entertainment.Oodles of storageSanDisk Extreme 128GB micro SD card$20 at AmazonFast storage and a lifetime guaranteeYou don't need a ton of space for a Raspberry Pi, but it sure helps when you want to keep adding more and more stuff. With this fast card from SanDisk you'll have plenty of room for plenty of that stuff.Sd cards have a lot of uses, but one of the toughest is when you're using one to run an operating system. That's exactly how things work with a Raspberry Pi — you load the OS plus any documents or media onto a card and the Pi reads and writes from it on the fly to make everything work.That means you'll need a good card that is fast and built for long life. That's exactly what this c...

I love eating beef jerky, but I hate paying for pre-made jerky. That's the main reason why I went and bought a food dehydrator, but I ended up making all sorts of other tasty snacks with fresh fruit that was starting to lose its freshness.Right now, Amazon's got a lightning deal on the Excalibur 9-Tray Food Dehydrator where you can save over $100 off its regular price of $300. This is the Rolls-Royce of food dehydrators, with nine trays that equate to 15 square feet of space for dehydrating meat, fruits, veggies, nuts, and even fruit purees for home-made fruit roll-ups.Make your own dried snacksExcalibur 3926TB 9-Tray Electric Food Dehydrator$192 $300 Save $108See at AmazonCut down on food waste and make tasty treats for you and your family.This 9-tray food dehydrator from Excalibur is like the Rolls-Royce for connoisseurs of dried food. It's a professional design with an adjustable thermostat and a 26-hour timer. Perfect for preserving fresh fruits and meats into tas...

There aren't a lot of truly amazing deals on Black Friday. Yes, you can get some things for free, and some nice discounts on big-ticket items, but most people will find only a few things they're truly happy with during the shopping holiday.The $299 Pixel 3a is such a deal for me.The true MVPGoogle Pixel 3aThe Google Pixel 3a is one of those budget phones that feels more expensive than it is. Made with high-quality plastic that resists breaks, it's got incredible performance and a category-leading camera. At $299 for Black Friday, this is an absolute steal.$299 $399 $100 offSee at Best BuyThe Pixel 3a is a good old-fashioned budget smartphone that just gets the job done. It's made of hardened plastic that won't break when you drop it, and its processor doesn't push the envelope of speed and efficiency.Yet when you use it, you forget about all of that. That plastic actually looks nicer than the metal used on other Pixel phones, especially in the Purple-ish color t...

Wireless PowerShare is a cool gimmick on stage for devices like the Galaxy S10, but in practicality, you're sacrificing your phone's battery to recharge your headphones, smartwatch, or another phone. It's far, far easier to just buy a power bank that supports Qi wireless charging for all of your accessories and Qi-enabled phones. While Qi power banks aren't quite as popular as traditional power banks, there is still a good variety to choose from right now.Affordable reliabilityAukey Wireless Power Bank 8,000mAhStaff pickAukey's Wireless Power Bank is the same physical size as its popular 10,000mAh power bank, but it shaves off a fifth of the capacity to make room for a Qi charging coil. This is a trade-off I'm more than willing to live with in order to get an affordable name-brand Qi bank.$30 at AmazonUpgrade pickOtterBox OtterSpot Wireless Charging SystemIt's great to have a few OtterSpot Qi batteries to swap around and use on the fly, but building up that system...

Xiaomi is the king of the value wearable segment, and the Mi Band 4 is an absolute steal at $30.If you're in the market for an affordable fitness band, you won't find anything better than what Xiaomi has to offer. For the last five years, the Chinese manufacturer dominated the value wearable market on the back of stellar fitness trackers that retailed for $30 or less.The Mi Band 4 continues that heritage, but it also comes with features that you just won't find for under $100. You get a large 0.95-inch color AMOLED display, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, 50-meter water resistance, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, and a 20-day battery life. The Mi Band 4 is now on sale for $30, making it one of the best deals this Black Friday.Unmatched valueXiaomi Mi Band 4$30 at WalmartThe best budget fitness band money can buy.The Mi Band 4 has all the features you'll find in a high-end fitness band, but it comes in at just $30. You get a large AMOLED screen with notification mirroring, 24/...

A metric ton of Android phones were released in 2019 from a wide array of companies — including the likes of Samsung, Motorola, LG, OnePlus, and more. Sony even had a pretty exciting year, launching two solid budget phones in the form of the Xperia 10 and Xperia 10 Plus.Both phones brought a lot of good value to the table, but since their release, haven't stood out the same way other handsets have. Hoping to change that, however, Sony is now slashing prices on both phones by as much as 51% for Black Friday!These may not be the first phones that come to mind when shopping this year, but if you're all about maximizing the bang-for-your-buck, these are certainly worth a look.Sony's mid-rangerSony Xperia 10Extra tall and extra cheapThe Sony Xperia 10 is a well-rounded mid-range phone, and at 50% off for Black Friday, is quite the purchase. It offers a 6-inch display with a unique 21:9 aspect ratio, two rear cameras, a solid design, and a 3.5mm headphone jack with expa...

If you're looking for a good, quality gaming headset that will serve well across a variety of different gaming platforms without breaking your wallet, look no further. The Razer Kraken Pro V2 is $30 off during Black Friday. At just $50, you're getting an even better deal than usual. While many Razer headsets are on the more expensive side of the price spectrum, the Razer Kraken Pro V2 provides an excellent entry-level option with sound quality that punches above its weight.Razer Kraken Pro V2The Razer Kraken Pro V2 is a comfortable, easy to use headset that never requires charging and provides excellent audio quality at an incredibly low price. It's also compatible across the board with different gaming platforms.$49.99 $79.99 $30 offSee at AmazonIf you wear glasses while playing video games, you know how many headsets can be uncomfortable. The Razer Kraken Pro V2 is not one of them, as it has pads filled with a cooling gel that conforms around your glasses and stays co...

Even better than PlayStation's own deal.Did you see that PlayStation is selling Marvel's Spider-Man Game of the Year Edition for just $20? Don't pull out your wallet just yet. You'll actually get a better deal elsewhere. Both Best Buy (online) and Walmart (in-store only) are offering the game for $15, and that's a price you won't be able to beat anywhere else. Join in on the fun and see why people loved Spider-Man on PS4 so much.Marvel's Spider-Man Game of the Year EditionJust your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man swinging into action on PS4. Take on some of the hero's most iconic and infamous villains in this brand new adventure and save New York City in style. With its entire City That Never Sleeps DLC package, the Game of the Year Edition is near-perfection.$14.99 $39.99 $25 offSee at Best BuyMarvel's Spider-Man for PS4 is an entirely new story separate from any of the franchise's previous comic arcs, and developer Insomniac proved that the iconic hero was in good ...

A super convenient lock that allows you to monitor who is coming and going from your home.I absolutely love this Schlage Encode smartlock. Unlike many other smart locks out there, this one features built-in Wi-Fi, so you don't need an external hub to allow it to access the internet. Once it's connected to your network, you can control it using the app or your smart home assistant. In addition to looking gorgeous, it allows you to give out up to 100 different access codes. It then lets you know whenever someone enters your home using their specific code. For instance, if your teen uses their code to enter the house, the app sends you a notification that the door has been opened by that specific person. Additionally, if you have a nanny, maid, or are renting your place out as a bed and breakfast, you can create temporary codes that expire after a specific date.Schlage Encode Smart LockThis smart lock features built-in Wi-Fi, works with Amazon Alexa, is super easy to install, an...

This is a fine deal, but deep discounts on the Galaxy S10 series are much more appealing.Black Friday deals are bringing incredible discounts to even the latest and most expensive phones. But when you're looking to save money on a new phone, you may be inclined to look at previous-generation devices as well. So when the Galaxy S10 line seems too rich for your wallet, you may take a look at the Galaxy S9 for only $599.That's hundreds off of its original price, while offering the same core experience as the Galaxy S10 lineup and a regular capacitive fingerprint sensor rather the slower in-display unit of the newer phones. The Galaxy S9 is still a solid phone in late 2019, especially at this price, and it runs effectively the same software as the Galaxy S10 as well.Better choiceSamsung Galaxy S10e$550 at AmazonA newer phone for the same money.For a little less than a Galaxy S9, you can get an S10e with newer specs and no loss in features. Plus, a wide-angle camera and lo...

How to get a great deal on a discounted phone this Black Friday.You don't have to spend a lot these days to get a pretty decent Android phone. We've seen manufacturers push the limits to bring the prices down, and for just a few hundred bucks you can get a truly capable device. From Nokia and Samsung to Google and OnePlus, just about everyone offers affordable Android phones these days, and Black Friday is sure to bring these prices even lower.Some of the biggest Black Friday deals on smartphones have already hit the online stores, so if you see a deal on the phone you want, be sure to take advantage of it immediately instead of waiting, as it could expire at any time.Best Cheap Android Phone Black Friday Deals Android Phones on Sale Deal Price Nokia 2.2 $120 at Best Buy Nokia 4.2 $159 at Best Buy Nokia 7.1 $299 at Best Buy Nokia 9 PureView $399 at Best Buy Samsung Galaxy Note 10 $750 at Amazon Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ $900 at Amazon...

Thanks to the nature of my job here at AC, I've had the privilege of using a heap of smart speakers. Like, a lot. I've established a pretty good idea of what's hot and what's not, and throughout my testing, I've concluded that the Sonos One is one of my favorites.No matter how you slice it, the Sonos One checks just about every box you can think of. It looks great, sounds incredible, supports stereo pairing, works with multiple digital assistants, and so on.The Sonos One is not a cheap speaker, and it's one of the few that's not being discounted during Black Friday. Even so, it's the smart speaker I love the most, and I think you should still go ahead and pick one up.I love it so muchSonos OneThe smart speaker I can't get enough ofYour options for smart speakers are endless, but the Sonos One stands out as a premier choice above everything else. Why? It sounds downright incredible, works with both Alexa and Google Assistant, supports Apple's AirPlay 2, and is a great st...

A fantastic deal on one of the best short-throw laser projectors you can get for under $2,000.Xiaomi doesn't sell a lot of products in the U.S., but a welcome addition to its portfolio is the Mi Laser Projector, which is sold officially by the Chinese manufacturer on Walmart. The short-throw laser projector retails for $1,999, but for Black Friday it is on sale for $1,499, a full $500 off. The pricing puts the U.S. version on par with the Chinese model, which lacks Android TV.That makes the Mi Laser Projector one of the best deals if you're in the market for a laser projector. It comes with Android TV out of the box, has excellent brightness and contrast levels, and it can project up to a 150-inch image at Full HD (1920 x 1080) while just 50cm away from the wall. I've been using this projector for the better part of two years, and I haven't had a single issue.Home cinemaXiaomi Mi Laser Projector$1,499 at WalmartThe best short-throw laser projector under $2,000.Xiaomi'...

You can jump your car any time anywhere without needing another vehicle.One of the worst fears you can have with your car is not being able to get it to start and being stranded somewhere. I personally think everyone should have a car jump starter in their glove box. This particular one has enough juice to jump start 12V cars, SUVs, trucks, or vans up to 30 times before running out of charge. If you don't end up using it, it also holds a charge for up to 12 months before needing a recharge. It's a lifesaver for those times when you accidentally leave the lights on or when your child doesn't shut the door all the way, and it drains the battery. I love that it's compact enough to store in my glove box, and it's super easy to use.Tacklife car jump starterThis amazing little unit can jump a car up to 30 times before needing a recharge. What's more, it can hold it's charge for up to 12 months when not used. It also has an LED flashlight and two charging ports.$49.38 $79.97 $30.5...

I never used to use gaming headsets until about a year ago, and now I can't get enough of them.Out of all the headsets that I've had the privileged of trying or owning, I don't think it's an understatement to say that the Astro A50 is one of the very best.Astro makes top-of-the-line gaming peripherals and stands toe-to-toe with its competitors like Razer and Turtle Beach. I've had a few Razer headsets of my own, and while I adore my Razer Kraken X, I don't think anything's as good as the Astro A50. After just trying it out one time, I was hooked. It's hard to find comfortable headsets with my glasses. Many of them tend to put too much pressure on the sides of my head or weigh too much and end of giving me a headache. I liked the Razer Kraken X because it solved these problems for me. I never imagined that the Astro A50 could solve these as well considering it looks a bit bulky, but it does.Astro A50 Wireless HeadsetGet crystal-clear 7.1 surround sound with the Astro A50 wir...

If you want to skip the line at your local coffee shop and save some cash in the long run, you can grab a Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso maker for nearly 60% off. The deal lasts until the end of Black Friday, but you'll have to act fact. The machine usually costs $233 but is down to $100 for the rest of the day.Custom coffeeNespresso VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso Maker$100 at AmazonIntelligent blendingThis coffee and Espresso maker scans your coffee blends to deliver a customized blending experience.The Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee and Espresso maker works with Nespresso capsules, opening your coffee break to a wide variety of blends and flavors. This machine scans each blend's barcode and adjusts the brewing parameters to match each blend. It supports five different cup sizes, so you can create a customized blend that's just the right size for you.This bundle includes both the device and a collection of Nespresso capsules. To make a cup of coffee or Espre...