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Good things come to those who wait, and if you decided to hold off on buying the Meta Quest 2 when it was discounted by $50 as part of Amazon's early Black Friday sale, your patience is about to be rewarded. Now that Black Friday has come and gone, not only is the headset still on sale for $249, but Amazon is also throwing in a $50 credit toward future purchases. To claim the credit, tap the Redeem" button below the product price. Once you go to pay for the Quest 2, a message will appear explaining that the coupon will arrive in your email inbox within 24 hours of Amazon shipping the headset to you.Although the Quest 2 is a few years old now, it's still one of the best VR headsets on the market, and for good reason. Although its successor, the Quest 3, arrived earlier this fall, the new model starts at $500. In fact, most other VR solutions cost about that much. What's more, the Quest 2 remains capable, thanks to its 6GB of RAM and Snapdragon XR2 processor. And although it could offer a wider field of view, the Quest 2 still features a decent display, with the headset's two LCD screens producing a resolution of 1,832 x 1,920 per eye and refreshing at a smooth 90Hz. Best of all, the Quest 2 is one of the comfortable VR headsets on account of it being completely cordless.As for games and experiences, the Quest Store has one of the strongest libraries in the business, and it's even possible to connect the Quest 2 to a PC to play medium-defining titles like Half-Life: Alyx. Add the headset's excellent motion controls, and at $249, the Quest 2 is the best value in VR. An extra $50 gift only sweetens the deal.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-meta-quest-2-vr-headset-is-still-on-sale-in-an-amazon-black-friday-deal-154752345.html?src=rss

The holiday shopping period is a great time to stock up on things you might need for yourself in addition to gifts for other people. Charging cables, adapters and other handy accessories are good items grab while they're on sale, and Anker's got a lot of deals for you to choose from for this Black Friday shopping season. A ton of charging gear has been heavily discounted, including this USB-C to HDMI Adapter, which is a whopping 60 percent off. Anker Black Friday deals cover portable chargers, cords, wall plugs, surge protectors and basically every item needed to keep your devices functioning. Here are the best Black Friday deals on Anker devices that you can still get today.Anker Magnetic Power BankAnker's 20W Magnetic Power Bank provides up to 22 hours of extra battery life for the iPhone 12, 13, 14 and 15. It's compatible with MagSafe and has a 10N magnetic force, stronger than the initial MagSafe charger. Its grip makes it super easy to use your iPhone as usual while still giving it a boost. Get the magnetic power bank in Black, White, Purple or Pink - all for the same price.Anker Prime 100W USB-C ChargerThis 100W Anker Prime USB-C Charger is great to have near your desk or bedside table when you want to juice up multiple devices. It comes with one USB-A port and two USB-C ports, with 100W of power evenly distributed when you use two of them (though using all three will still produce a fast charge). It's compatible with every iPhone since the iPhone 12, along with recent MacBooks, Galaxy Tabs, the HP Chromebook 14 and more.Anker 563 10-in-1 USB-C HubMacBooks are great, but their lack of an HDMI port can sometimes be frustrating. Anker's 563 10-in-1 USB-C Hub solves that problem (and with a 4K display) while giving you plenty of extra ports along with it. The device has two HDMI ports, a USB-C port to connect your laptop, a USB-C data port, two USB-A data ports, an Ethernet port, a 100W max PD-IN port, an SD card slot and a microSD card slot.Anker iPhone Fast Charging Cable 2-packOne charging cable is enough in theory, but it always leads to instant regret the moment you realize it's still at work or even all the way downstairs. Anker's iPhone Fast Charging Cable 2-pack is nearly half off, making it an easy decision to spring for the extra. The 10-foot-long braided cables can charge an iPhone 14 Pro to 50 percent in 30 minutes (if you have a compatible plug, of course). Either way, their length and overall high-speed charges make them a good option to pick up.Anker Prime Power Bank 200WAnker's 200W Prime Power Bank is the one to buy if you want super fast charging in a compact device. It comes with one USB-A 200W port and two USB-C 100W ports. The included 100W charging base brings the power bank back up to full charge in just an hour and 15 minutes.Surge Protector Power StripThe last thing you want for your nice gaming desktop or console (besides getting very wet) is for it to face a power surge. For $22, Anker's 12-outlet Surge Protector Power Strip gives you peace of mind that all your devices and game progress are protected.Anker SOLIX F1200 Portable Power StationAre you already dreaming about warmer weather and beautiful camping excursions? If you need a new portable power station for that adventure, now is the time to get it. Anker's SOLIX F1200 Portable Power Station is half off, bringing it from $1,400 to $700. It's still quite a chunk of change, but it's a steal in comparison. It can recharge to 80 percent in just one hour, checks its temperature up to 100 times every second and has a five-year warranty. Plus, it comes with car, AC and solar charging cables.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/anker-black-friday-deals-2023-portable-charges-cables-and-surge-protectors-are-still-on-sale-for-up-to-60-percent-off-151931824.html?src=rss

Sometimes Black Friday is about picking up a fun new gadget and other times it's about getting a really good deal on that practical item you need. The majorly discounted iRobot's Roomba Combo j7+ falls deeply into that latter category, but the $305 savings is enough to get anyone excited. You can access the deal at Wellbots with Engadget's exclusive coupon ENGBF305 - and get free shipping.The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is a 2-in-1 vacuum and mop for cleaning all types of floors. It can do both tasks in the same go (without you needing to interfere) due to its retractable mop pad. The Roomba reportedly has a 96.4 percent debris removal rate, using iRobot's Edge-Sweeping Brush, Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes and Power-Lifting Suction. The combo device also includes advances obstacle avoidance, home mapping and self emptying. Plus, you can control it through an app or with voice control services like Alexa or Google.We found the Roomba Combo j7+ took a little adjusting to during our test, but grew to appreciate features like its awareness of high-traffic zones. In fact, we recently named it the best robot vacuum and mop 2-in-1 on the market - with the standard j7+ as the runner up for best standard midrange.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/irobots-roomba-combo-j7-is-305-off-for-black-friday-150050432.html?src=rss

X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, typically earns the most money in the last months of the year, as brands ramp up their advertising campaigns for the holiday shopping season. According to The New York Times, though, the company's earnings report for this quarter might look different than usual. Based on internal documents The Times has seen, over 100 brands and even other types of advertisers, such as political candidates, have fully paused their ads on the website, while dozens more are considering pulling their campaigns. If advertisers don't come back, X could lose up to $75 million in ad revenue earnings this year.The documents reportedly track how X would be affected by brands leaving the website, including the first ones that paused their ads shortly after Elon Musk's controversial tweet, wherein he agreed with an antisemitic conspiracy theory. Shortly after he posted his tweet, media watchdog Media Matters published a report showing ads on the website right next to antisemitic content. In response, X filed a lawsuit against the organization, accusing it of "knowingly and maliciously [manufacturing] side-by-side images depicting advertisers' posts on X Corp.'s social media platform beside Neo-Nazi and white national fringe content."X said in its complaint that Media Matters deliberately created an environment to show ads from some of the platform's biggest advertisers next to "extreme, fringe content." Linda Yaccarino, the company's CEO, defended X in a post and said that only two users saw Apple's ad next to unpalatable content on the platform. One of them was Media Matters, she added. The organization called X's lawsuit "frivolous" in a statement to Engadget and said it looks forward to winning in court.IBM, Apple and Disney were among the brands that quickly pulled their ads from X after the incidents. Lionsgate specifically cited Musk's tweet as its reason for suspending its advertising campaigns, while Ubisoft was one of the first video game companies to withdraw its ads from X. According to The Times' report, Airbnb has halted over $1 million worth of advertising on X, and Netflix has pulled $3 million in ads. X could also lose $4 million in ad revenue due to Microsoft's subsidiaries pausing their campaigns. Uber and Coca-Cola are two other well-known brands that have chosen to put their advertising on X on hold.In a statement to the publication, the company said the figures it viewed were either outdated or "represented an internal exercise to evaluate total risk." It also said that the revenue at risk was only around $11 million and that the exact amount keeps fluctuating as some advertisers return or increase their ad spending.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/elon-musks-x-could-lose-75-million-in-ad-revenue-following-antisemitic-content-backlash-075316116.html?src=rss

Black Friday is typically a boon for headphone and earbud deals, and this year is no different. There's a plethora of deals across the internet on all kinds of headphones, from high-end models to budget-friendly picks. The discounts include several of our favorites from our guides to the best wireless headphones, wireless earbuds, budget wireless earbuds and gaming headsets, as well as other popular models from Sony, Beats, Bose, Apple and more. Now's a great time to pick up a pair as a gift for someone on your holiday shopping list, or a brand new one to replace your own aging cans or buds. These are the best Black Friday deals on headphones and earbuds we found for 2023.Sony WH-1000XM5The Sony WH-1000XM5 is down to $328 at Amazon, B&H and other retailers, which is a $72 drop and ties the lowest price we've seen. This is the top pick in our guide to the best wireless headphones, and we gave it a review score of 95 last year. Its active noise cancellation (ANC) is among the better options we've tested, its design is comfortable to wear over extended periods and its battery lasts a solid 30 or so hours per charge. The sound goes heavy on the bass by default, which should please fans of hip-hop and pop music, but you can customize the EQ curve through Sony's app. Like many Sony headphones, it also comes with a number of useful bonus features; Speak-to-Chat," for instance, automatically pauses your music when you start speaking.Sony WF-1000XM5For an in-ear pair, the Sony WF-1000XM5 is also on sale for $248 at Amazon, B&H and others. (Yes, Sony's headphone naming scheme is bad.) That matches the lowest price we've seen and comes in $52 below Sony's usual list price. This set tops our list of the best wireless earbuds and earned a score of 87 in our review this past July. Like the over-ear XM5 above, it offers a host of useful features, a warm yet customizable sound, powerful ANC and a comfortably snug fit that naturally isolates a good chunk of outside noise on its own. Battery life should sit around seven to eight hours with average use.Sony WH-1000XM4If you don't want to pay up for Sony's highest-end noise-canceling headphones, Amazon, Adorama and B&H have the older Sony WH-1000XM4 down to $248 as well. While that isn't an all-time low, it's $100 off Sony's list price and a little lower than the usual sale price we've seen over the course of the year. The XM4 delivers similar ANC and battery performance as its successor and has nearly the same feature set. Unlike the XM5, it can also fold up for easier storage. However, its mics aren't as clear for calls, it's a little bulkier (though it's still comfy) and it sounds a bit boomier out of the box. But at this price, it's still a strong value. We gave it a 94 in our review back in 2020.Apple AirPods ProApple's AirPods Pro are on sale for $190 at Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy. That's $60 less than buying from Apple directly and ties an all-time low. This is the best for iOS" pick in our wireless earbuds guide thanks to its suite of helpful Apple-specific features, including hands-free access to Siri, quick pairing with iPhones and device tracking through Apple's Find My network. Effective (if not class-leading) ANC, a superb transparency mode and a pleasantly warm sound also stand out. That said, the Pro's six-hour battery life is just average and, as with any set of AirPods, you pretty much have to be a dedicated Apple fan to get the most out of it.This deal applies to the latest iteration of the earphones, which come with a USB-C charging case. If you don't mind using a Lightning charging case, Walmart has the previous version on sale for a new low of $169. Either way, we gave the AirPods Pro a review score of 88 last year.Apple AirPods (3rd-gen)The third-gen AirPods are available for $140 at Amazon, Target, Best Buy and others. Typically, these wireless earbuds have retailed between $10 and $20 higher in recent months, but steeper discounts have been uncommon. We gave this pair a review score of 88 back in 2021: There are certainly better-sounding options for the money, but the third-gen AirPods sound noticeably richer than their predecessor, and their haptic touch controls are altogether more convenient. This is another open design, though, so there still isn't much in the way of deep bass or noise cancellation. Not everyone will find the wider earpieces comfortable either.Apple AirPods (2nd Gen)The second-gen AirPods are down to $80 at Amazon and Target, which isn't an all-time low but comes in roughly $20 below the pair's usual street price in recent months. These are Apple's entry-level wireless earbuds, having launched way back in 2019. They're a bit tougher to recommend these days, as their one-size-fits-all design won't fit everyone and you can get better sound quality even at this discounted rate. But if you prefer an open design that doesn't completely seal off your ear canal or just want the typical AirPods conveniences for as cheap as possible, this is at least a more acceptable price.Apple AirPods MaxApple's top-of-the-line headphones, the AirPods Max, are discounted to $450 at Amazon and Best Buy. That's $20 more than the lowest price we've seen but about $30 below the pair's usual street price. Apple itself sells the headphones for $550. The AirPods Max are still overpriced for most even with this discount, but they remain undeniably premium, with top-tier ANC, a superbly balanced sound profile, a high-quality aluminum design, reliable controls and all the usual AirPods features. They're hefty, though, and their included case" is bafflingly flimsy. We gave the AirPods Max a review score of 84 in late 2020.Bose QuietComfort Ultra HeadphonesBose's new QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are $50 off at multiple retailers, bringing the over-ear cans down to $379. Outside of a very brief drop a few weeks back that may have been a pricing error, this is the first significant discount we've seen. Bose only released the QuietComfort Ultra last month. We gave it a score of 86 in our review, praising its predictably comfy design, outstanding ANC, above-average call quality and bassy default sound. We still recommend the Sony XM5 to most, as that pair offers a wider feature set and the ability to be used passively (i.e., without being turned on), but the QuietComfort Ultra may still be worth a look if you must have especially powerful noise cancellation.We'll also note that the new, non-Ultra QuietComfort Headphones are $100 off, bringing them down to a new low of $249. We haven't reviewed this model yet, but it's the follow-up to 2021's QuietComfort 45, which we generally liked. Other reviews suggest it has a more bass-heavy sound, though, and we'd expect it to be a slight step down from the Ultra across the board.Bose QuietComfort Ultra EarbudsThe new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, meanwhile, are down to $249 at several stores. That's another $50 discount and an all-time low. We gave these in-ears a review score of 88 in September and recently named them the best for noise cancellation" pick in our wireless earbuds buying guide. As that title suggests, the main reason to consider this pair over the Sony WF-1000XM5 is its ANC performance, which is the strongest we've tested from a true wireless model. We also enjoy Bose's spatial audio tech. But the earpieces are on the larger side, the call quality and battery life (at six-ish hours) are just OK and there's no support for multi-device pairing.Beats Fit ProThe Beats Fit Pro is back down to $159, which isn't an all-time low but is still roughly $20 below its average street price. This is the best for workouts" pick in our wireless earbuds buying guide, as it packs many of the iOS-friendly conveniences of Apple's AirPods in a sportier and more stable design. It also uses physical control buttons instead of touch panels, and its punchy sound plays well with most popular music. But it can't connect to multiple devices at once, it doesn't support wireless charging and its ANC, while fine, isn't as capable as the AirPods Pro's. The Fit Pro earned a score of 87 in our review from 2021.Beats Studio ProThe Beats Studio Pro is down to $170 for Black Friday at Amazon, Target and Best Buy. That tops the pair's previous low by $10 and falls about $130 below its average street price in recent months. The Studio Pro isn't a top pick in any of our guides, but we gave it a solid review score of 81 in July. Its sound is largely pleasant and even-handed, its ANC is strong enough to be useful and it can stream higher-quality audio if you connect over a USB-C cable. It works well with both iOS and Android, too, though it doesn't support multi-device pairing on the former. There's no auto-pausing when you remove the headphones, either, and the design is mostly made of plastic. But if you like the Beats style, those flaws should be a little easier to accept at this price.Amazon Echo Buds (2023)We recommend the Amazon Echo Buds in our budget wireless earbuds guide to those who hate the feeling of traditional in-ear headphones. They're now down to $35 for Black Friday, a $15 drop that matches an all-time low. The Echo Buds have a semi-open design, so they let in a good amount of outside noise and can't produce deep bass, but some will find the shape preferable to a pair that sticks in their ear canals. They can sound perfectly decent with a bit of EQ tweaking, while features like multi-device pairing, wear detection and hands-free Alexa are all nice to have. However, there's no wireless charging, the battery life (five or so hours per charge) is mediocre and the IPX2 sweat-resistance rating is too weak for the gym. Amazon's companion app is rather bloated too. But those shouldn't be deal-breakers for $35. We gave the Echo Buds a review score of 77 in July.Anker Soundcore Space A40The Anker Soundcore Space A40 is one of the best values in wireless earphones at its normal price of $79, but now it's down to $54 for Black Friday. That ties the lowest price we've tracked. The Space A40 tops our guide to the best budget wireless earbuds because it delivers most of the features we expect from headphones that cost twice as much. It's comfortable, its ANC is genuinely capable, its battery lasts up to 10 hours per charge, its tiny case supports wireless charging and it can pair with two devices at once. Its warm sound will be pleasing enough for most by default, but it can also be customized through a clean companion app. The only major downsides are middling mic quality and a lack of auto-pausing when you remove an earbud.Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NCThe Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC is the runner up in our budget wireless earbuds guide, as it offers a highly similar feature set as the Space A40 but comes in a larger stem" design reminiscent of Apple's AirPods. It has a more bass-forward sound by default, which some may find fatiguing, but it also has slightly more extensive touch controls and technically supports wear detection. Right now the Liberty 4 NC is down to $70 at Amazon, B&H and Best Buy, which beats its previous low by $10 and falls $30 below Anker's list price. If you prefer this kind of bulkier but easier-to-remove shape, this is an excellent value.Anker Soundcore Space Q45If you're after a wallet-friendly pair of noise-canceling over-ear headphones, Anker's Soundcore Space Q45 is worth a look at its Black Friday price of $100. For that amount, this pair's better-than-average ANC, softly padded design and multi-device pairing make for a strong value. Its V-shaped sound profile isn't especially detailed, but it can work well enough for pop music and it's customizable through Anker's app. Call quality is mediocre, however. This $50 discount matches the lowest price we've tracked, and it's available at both Amazon and Anker's online store; just use the on-page coupon for the latter.Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBTThe Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT is a modest $10 off for Black Friday, bringing the wireless headphones down to $69. We saw this pair fall to $55 during Amazon's Prime Day sale in July, but this is about as low as it's been outside of that. The M20 is the budget pick in our wireless headphones guide thanks to its comfortable fit, 60-hour battery life, multi-device connectivity and relatively detailed audio quality. It lacks ANC and doesn't have the sturdiest design, but it should do the job if you just need a no-frills wireless headphone for cheap.EarFun Free 2SThe EarFun Free 2S is down to $24.59 at Amazon with a Prime-only discount and the checkout code FREE2SPD1. That's an all-time low. The Free 2S is the best under $50" pick in our budget wireless earbuds guide. It has a hugely bass-forward sound out of the box, but some may enjoy that with hip-hop or EDM and the profile is customizable through the EarFun app. The earpieces are comfortable and fully waterproof, the battery lasts around seven hours, and the suite of touch controls work reliably, which isn't a given in this price range. There's no ANC, multi-device connectivity or wear detection, however, and the built-in mic will pick up wind noise if you're on a call outside.Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro + $10 Amazon gift cardThe Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are on sale for $160 for Black Friday, and you can get them with a $10 Amazon gift card for no extra cost. That's a good way from their all-time low - they very briefly fell to $105 last year - but it's still $30 or so less than their average selling price in recent months. While the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro aren't a top pick in any of our guides, they're worth a look if you use a Galaxy phone, as they can quickly pair with and swap between other Samsung devices (including TVs) and support a higher-quality audio codec on the company's handsets. More generally, this is one of the better sounding pairs of wireless earphones we've tested, with impressive clarity and well-controlled bass, and the buds themselves are both comfortable and waterproof. You can't connect to two devices at once, however, and the five-hour battery life is poor. We gave the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro a review score of 86 last year.Jabra Elite 3Another pick from our budget wireless earbuds guide, the Jabra Elite 3, is down to $40 at Best Buy. That matches the best price we've tracked. This pair's mildly bass-boosted sound is great for the money, and its snug, IP55-rated design is well-suited for workouts. It's a relatively basic set, though, as it lacks ANC, multi-device pairing, wireless charging and wear detection. But those omissions are easier to accept for $40. We gave the Elite 3 a score of 88 in our review from September 2021.JLab Go Air PopThe JLab Go Air Pop is available for $17 at Amazon, which isn't an all-time low - the pair was briefly down to just $10 at Walmart earlier this week - but still takes about $6 off their usual going rate. We highlight the Go Air Pop as an honorable mention in our budget wireless earbuds guide. Its IPX4-rated design is light and generally comfortable, its battery lasts around eight or nine hours per charge and, unlike many cheap earphones, its touch controls actually work. Its boomy sound profile won't win any awards, predictably, but it's well beyond serviceable for less than $20. JLab even bakes three different EQ presets directly into the earphones. If you're looking for a cheap backup to your main wireless earphones, this is a great value.Google Pixel Buds ProThe Google Pixel Buds Pro are available for a new low of $115 at Wellbots, which is about $50 off their average street price. Other retailers like Amazon and Best Buy have them for $5 more. We call the Pixel Buds Pro the best option for Android users in our wireless earbuds buying guide due to their tight integration with the OS (and Google's Pixel phones in particular). Their ANC and V-shaped sound are solid (if not superlative) as well, and they can last between up to 11 hours depending on how often you use the former. The fit may be tricky for those with smaller ear canals, though. We gave this pair a score of 87 in our review last year.Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro XBeyerdynamic's DT 900 Pro X headphones are down to $249 at Amazon and Target from a trusted third-party seller. That's only $20 off their usual going rate, but we haven't seen many larger discounts over the past few months. The DT 900 Pro X is a wired pair of open-back headphones designed for critical listening at home. It's currently the top pick in our guide to the best headphones for gaming, as its wonderfully spacious sound does well to envelop you in the fine details of any given game. Like most open-back cans, it can't produce truly deep sub-bass, but it delivers enough low-end to give in-game explosions a powerful sense of impact. A set of soft velour earpads keep the whole thing comfortable, though it can't fold up, and the open design means it won't block much external noise when you're outside of the house.Sennheiser HD 560SThe Sennheiser HD 560S is another open-back pair of wired headphones we highlight in our gaming headset guide. It's down to $150 at Amazon, B&H, Sennheiser's online store and other retailers - that's not an incredible deal, as the pair often sold for the same rate earlier in the year, but it's about $30 less than the street price we've seen since the summer. Regardless, the HD 560S offers a pleasingly balanced, spacious and detailed sound profile and a frame that's comfortable to wear for extended periods. It can sometimes sound a little piercing in the treble, it's not as sturdily built as the DT 900 Pro X and, again, it'll leak and let in lots of noise. But if you want audio-centric headphones for less than $200, this is one of the better options in the price range.In other Sennheiser deals, the Drop X Sennheiser HD 6XX is on sale for $169 at Drop, a $50 discount that's only $10 more than the lowest price we've tracked. We haven't formally reviewed this pair, but Engadget's audio expert Billy Steele gave some positive impressions in a hands-on way back in 2016, and the pair upon which it's based (the Sennheiser HD 650) has long been a favorite among audiophiles. If you'd prefer an open-back pair with a little more bass warmth, it might be worth a look.Astro A40 TROur favorite dedicated gaming headset for most people, the Astro A40 TR, is down to $100 at Amazon. That's a $30 discount. This deal bundles the headset with Astro's MixAmp M80, an optional amp that connects to Xbox controllers and provides various audio controls. Even without the accessory, we like the open-back A40 for providing a wider soundstage than most gaming headsets. It's not as open or detailed as the Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X or Sennheiser HD 560S, and it misses more detail in the treble range, but it's immersive, with a slight bass boost gives in-game effects a little extra boom. The headset as a whole looks gamer-y," but it's comfortable. And while its built-in mic isn't the clearest we've tested, it's at least serviceable for basic chat.HyperX Cloud Stinger 2If all you want is a decent gaming headset for as little as possible, the HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 is worth considering at $35. That's only $5 below its usual going rate, but it matches the lowest price we've seen. The Cloud Stinger 2 is the budget pick in our gaming headset guide: It sounds narrower and less balanced than the Astro A40, but its built-in mic is great for the money and its bass-heavy profile at least makes action scenes feel a little more exciting. It's all comfy, too, though it's largely made of plastic.Logitech G535The Logitech G535 is another honorable mention in our gaming headsets guide, one that should specifically appeal to those who want a wireless option for less than $100. If that's you, good news: It's available for just under $80 at Amazon, B&H and Best Buy, which is about $25 off its usual street price. The G535's noticeably light frame, relatively balanced sound and Bluetooth support all impress for the price; just note that it doesn't work with Xbox, and that its mic sounds a bit thinner than the wired headsets highlighted above. Its battery life clocks in at 30 to 35 hours per charge, which is decent but not great.Shokz OpenRun ProThe Shokz OpenRun Pro is back down to $125 for Black Friday, which is $25 more than its all-time low but $55 less than its usual street price. These are bone conduction headphones, which means they go around the side of your head and deliver sound via vibrations to your skull. If you want to listen to music and podcasts without totally blocking the outside world, they might make sense. The flipsides are that they're harder to use in noisier areas and, generally speaking, not as full-sounding as traditional in-ear headphones. Engadget Editor Jon Turi found this pair to deliver more low-end depth than most of its peers, however. It can also last up to 10 hours per charge.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/black-friday-headphone-deals-2023-the-best-picks-from-sony-apple-bose-beats-and-more-011220591.html?src=rss

For Black Friday this year, Amazon has discounted the Pixel 7a to $374. That's a 25 percent discount from the $499 starting price that the handset had when it was released earlier this year, and a return to its all-time low price. Plus, all three colorways - snow, charcoal and sea - are included in the promotion, so you can take your pick. Other Google Black Friday deals include the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro for $549 and $799, respectively, and $400 off the Pixel Fold smartphone.At $499, the Pixel 7a was already a great value. Budget phones often involve some compromises, but with the 7a, those are few and far between. The phone comes with Google's previous generation Tensor G2 chip. What's more, the company didn't cut back on memory - the 7a features 8GB of RAM, just like the Pixel 7. Subsequently, the Pixel 7a offers performance on par with its more expensive sibling.Google didn't skimp in other areas either. The 7a features a vibrant 6.1-inch OLED screen. And for the first time on one of the company's A-series phones, the 7a boasts a 90Hz refresh rate, meaning interactions like scrolling will feel faster and more responsive than on 60Hz phones. The 7a even comes with wireless charging, a feature that's frequently hard to find on other phones in the 7a's price range. Add to that an excellent 64-megapixel main camera with Google's best-in-class photography software, and there's not much the 7a doesn't have going for it.In fact, when Engadget Senior Reporter Sam Rutherford reviewed it earlier this year, he found little to fault with the 7a. The Pixel 7a delivers everything I like about the regular Pixel 7 for $100 less," he wrote in his 90 review of the device. So if you're the kind of person who just wants a solid phone for a great price, the Pixel 7a has everything you need."For those with more to spend, it's worth noting the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are also on sale. After a 21 percent discount, the former is $549 for the 128GB model, with all three colorways - hazel, obsidian and rose - included in the promotion and in stock. Meanwhile, the 128GB Pixel 8 Pro is $799 following a 20 percent discount. Once again, all three colorways - bay, obsidian and porcelain - are part of the sale and available.Considering the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro only hit the market at the start of October, this is a great opportunity to buy a brand new device. Engadget awarded the two handsets scores of 90 and 93 respectively, calling them Google's most compelling phones in years. The inclusion of Google's new Tensor G3 chip, genuinely useful AI features and an unprecedented seven years of software support should make the new Pixels compelling to anyone in the market for a new flagship smartphone.If you're interested in diving into the world of foldable phones, the Pixel Fold is down to a record low of $1,399 right now. It earned a spot on our best foldable phones list thanks to its easy-to-use exterior display, its thin, IPX8 water resistant design and its handy Google-specific software like Hold for Me, Call Screener and more.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/google-black-friday-deals-the-pixel-7a-is-25-percent-off-and-cheaper-than-ever-223006599.html?src=rss

Sonos is a big name in the audio world, and many Engadget staffers are big fans. One thing you'll notice about their speakers, however, is that they rarely go on sale. Which is makes the company's Black Friday sale particularly compelling. Sonos speakers and soundbars are up to $180 off right now, at both Sonos' own storefront and via other retailers. We're seeing discounts on home theater products of up to 20 percent off, and portable speakers going for up to 25 percent off. Many bundles with multiple speakers are also on sale. These offers are available until Cyber Monday, aka November 27.Sonos Era 100The Sonos Era 100 is our pick for the best mid-range speaker around and at $199, it's $50 off for Black Friday. We gave the Era 100, which debuted earlier this year to replace the Sonos One, a score of 88 in our review. You won't always find Bluetooth and line-in (though you'll need an adaptor for that) support on Sonos devices so it's great that they're included here. You can use built-in mics to tune the audio output for the room.Unfortunately, there's no Ethernet jack or Google Assistant integration - the latter is less of an issue if you connect an Era 100 to another smart speaker with Assistant support. We also found that there's no real stereo separation on a single speaker. So, if you can swing two units, that might be the way to go. You can pair them for stereo playback and with other Sonos devices for a richer home theater or whole-home audio experience.Sonos RoamThe portable Roam speaker is on sale too. It's down from $179 to $134. The Roam is smaller than the Move (it weighs less than a pound). At this price point, it's even more competitive with many portable Bluetooth speakers. The Roam earned a score of 87 in our review with the durability, waterproofing and audio quality all proving to be plus points. If you can afford two Roam units that you can pair together, even better. However, at around 10 hours, the battery life wasn't stellar in our testing and the Roam isn't the loudest portable speaker out there. That's an important consideration when it comes to outdoor parties. Still, the Sonos Roam is our top pick for the best portable smart speaker.Sonos Beam Gen 2Speaking of home theaters, if that's the kind of setup you're looking for, you may want to pick up a Sonos soundbar too. The Sonos Beam includes Dolby Atmos audio in its second iteration, which marks a significant improvement from the first gen as it has more immersive audio. Even though it doesn't have upward firing Atmos drivers, the Beam Gen 2 sounds darn good. As such, it's our pick for the best mid-range soundbar. It's available for $399 during the Black Friday sale.Sonos ArcIf you're looking for a more premium soundbar experience, the Sonos Arc may be of interest. The higher-end soundbar has dropped from $899 to $719. We gave the Arc a score of 85 in our review, lauding it for stellar audio and its adaptability in terms of how it accounts for different types of content and other connected speakers. The cylindrical design gives the soundbar a modern look too. As with the Beam, you won't be able to hook up all of your devices directly to the Arc, since there's only one HDMI input. Still, it's our runner-up pick for the best premium soundbar after Sony's HT-A7000.Sonos Sub MiniIt may be the case that you're looking to beef up the low end of your existing Sonos setup. If so, it's worth considering the Sonos Sub Mini. The compact subwoofer can be all yours for $343 during the Black Friday sale. It's down from $429. We gave the Sub Mini a score of 87 in our review. It delivers terrific bass output for its size. Unfortunately, it's not compatible with portable Sonos product, such as the Move and the Roam, but it pairs easily with the company's wired speakers. As such, the Sub Mini is a great addition to home theater setups in apartments and smaller homes.Sonos RoamYour Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/sonos-black-friday-deals-knock-up-to-180-off-speakers-and-soundbars-140031968.html?src=rss

It wouldn't be an Amazon Black Friday sale if the retailer didn't discount some of the best gadgets from its in-house brands. Case and point: if you're looking to add a security camera or two to your home, Ring devices are included in the long list of Amazon's best Black Friday 2023 deals. The highlight of the promotion is a two-for-one package that bundles together a third-generation Echo Show 5 smart display with a Ring Video Doorbell. Normally, Amazon sells the two together for about $190, but after a 65 percent discount, the bundle is just $65, with both the satin nickel and venetian bronze Ring Doorbell colorways included in the sale.For those who already own a compatible smart display, or prefer to use their smartphone to review footage, the Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2 is on sale on its own. At the moment, it's 40 percent off, making it $150 or $100 less than its $250 MSRP. For comparison, the Doorbell Pro 2 offers 1,536p video capture where the more affordable Doorbell is limited to 1080p. Additionally, the flagship model features a radar sensor that enables two features Amazon calls 3D Motion Detection and Bird's Eye View. The former makes the Doorbell Pro 2's motion detection more accurate, while the latter allows the device to track a person's movement across your front year in real time. That said, if all you want is a no-frills option, both the Video Doorbell and Video Doorbell Pro 2 include two-way talk. It's also worth remembering both devices require a Ring Protect Plan to save footage for up to 180 days, something that adds to the cost of Amazon's security products.As for the Echo Show 5, the second-generation model has been a perennial fixture on Engadget's list of the best smart displays. The 2023 model is mostly an iterative update on its predecessor, adding a faster processor and a more capable sound system to the mix. The Show 5's diminutive 5.5-inch display makes it best suited to sit on a bedside table, but in a pinch, it can double as a video calling device, thanks to the inclusion of a 2-megapixel camera. As part of a $65 bundle that includes another device, you could do a lot worse than the Echo Show 5.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-best-black-friday-deals-on-ring-cameras-for-2023-230028937.html?src=rss

If you play a ton of games, most consoles available today have a laughable about of onboard storage to hold them all. If you've already picked up a few more games today thanks to Black Friday deals, you may want to consider getting some more digital storage to support them. Xbox users can pick up Seagate's Storage Expansion Cards for Xbox Series X and Series S for new all-time low prices. Seagate's 1TB model is currently $130, which is a 41 percent discount from its original $220 price. If 1TB just won't cut it, the 2TB version is 18 percent off, dropping to $230 from $280. If Seagate isn't your brand of choice, Western Digital's 1TB C50 Storage Expansion Card for Xbox is down to $125 from $150 - a 17 percent discount.In a perfect world, our gaming consoles would have endless gigabytes of storage for games (while we're wishing for things, they'd also be cheaper). Yet, the 1TB Seagate and Western Digital storage expansion cards double the amount of storage that comes with the Xbox Series X - even more so since some of the initial storage is for the operating system.The Seagate and Western Digital expansion cards work relatively the same. One of the most significant factors is that Seagate's card connects with a USB while Western Digital's card goes right into Xbox's expansion slot. Typically, Western Digital is a better deal at $70 cheaper, but with only a $5 difference, it comes down to preference. However, only Seagate offers the 2TB option, so the choice is easy if that's what you want. Don't take too long to decide, as lots of gameplay awaits.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/seagate-expansion-cards-for-xbox-series-s-and-series-x-are-down-to-record-low-prices-in-an-amazon-black-friday-deal-224523376.html?src=rss

One of the easiest ways to turn nearly any screen into a smart TV is with a streaming dongle. For Black Friday, Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for just $40. That's a 33 percent discount and the lowest price we've tracked so far for this model. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max was updated just this year, a fact the company announced during its Devices and Services event in September. The new stick supports Wi-Fi 6E and has a faster processor than is predecessor, bumped up to to 2.0 GHz. There's also more storage for games and apps, up to 16GB from 8GB.The streaming stick offers support for HDR, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision and more. It goes without saying that this thing also streams in 4K, as it's right there in the name. You also get access to the company's new Fire TV Ambient Experience, which displays a selection of art pieces, along with useful information like family calendars, reminders, local weather forecasts and more when the TV is in standby mode.It's the week of Black Friday, so this isn't the only streaming stick Amazon's selling at a discount. You can snag the standard Fire TV Stick for just $20, a savings of 50 percent. Despite being a relatively bare-bones product when compared to the Max, it still offers FHD streaming and ships with an Alexa voice remote.And if you'd prefer a 4K streaming stick from Roku or Google's Chromecast, those are on sale now too for $20 and $38, respectively.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/amazon-black-friday-deals-include-the-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-for-its-lowest-price-yet-174515131.html?src=rss

Black Friday may be good for saving money on "stuff," but it's also a great time to save on less tangible items, like subscriptions and memberships. This year, many streaming services raised their prices, but we found streaming deals with discounts of up to 85 percent, which might take some of the sting out of the hikes. Discounts on fitness and learning platforms could help with a little self-improvement in 2024. And media memberships will keep you entertained and informed. Most sales end on Cyber Monday, so you probably shouldn't wait if something catches your eye. Here are the best Black Friday subscription deals we could find.Black Friday streaming dealsMaxHuluPeacockParamount+FuboSlingTVPhiloRokuBlack Friday learning platform dealsMasterClassRosetta StoneHeadspacePaprikaBlack Friday fitness subscription dealsAlo MovesBlack Friday media subscription dealsPlayStation PlusHumble BundleLibro.fmAudible PlusLibby App404 MediaTidalBlack Friday VPN and passoword manager dealsProtonVPNCyberGhost1passwordYour Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/black-friday-subscription-deals-save-up-to-120-a-year-on-digital-subscriptions-220021089.html?src=rss

Amazon has discounted one of the best smartwatches you can buy right now to a new all-time low price. Until the end of the weekend, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 is 24 percent off. That means the wearable now starts at $230, down from $300. Included in the sale are the gold and graphite colorways. Other color options are sold out, and sizing is limited to 40mm and 44mm.However, if you're set on a wearable with mobile connectivity, the LTE model is also on sale and starts at $270, down from $380. One other thing to note is the regular Galaxy Watch 6 does not feature the rotating bezel found on the Classic model. That variant is currently sold out on Amazon. To sweeten the entire deal, Amazon is throwing in a complimentary Samsung SmartTag 2. The lost item tracker is normally priced at $30.The Galaxy Watch 6 is one of Engadget's favorite smartwatches. Before the arrival of the Pixel Watch, Samsung consistently offered the best Android Wear watches on the market. And even though there's more competition in the category now, the Galaxy Watch is still a great option for those looking for a dependable fitness and health tracker.New to the Galaxy Watch 6 is a more vibrant, higher-resolution always-on display capable of reaching a peak brightness of 2,000 nits. Additionally, the refreshed screen is 20 percent larger than the one found on its predecessor. To power the Galaxy Watch 6's brighter screen, Samsung equipped the device with a larger battery. According to the company, it's possible to get up to 30 hours of use from the Galaxy Watch 6 with the always-on display turned on - though your mileage will vary depending on how you use the wearable. Inside, there's also a more powerful processor.On the software front, the Galaxy Watch 6 comes with more robust sleep-tracking and insights. The company also added an irregular heart rhythm monitoring feature that will alert you if it detects anomalies in your cardio patterns. Separately, the Galaxy Watch 6 can keep track of ovulation and menstrual cycles. If you own a recent Galaxy Watch device, the latest model doesn't offer enough to upgrade. For everyone else, $229 is a compelling price for one of the best smartwatches out there.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/amazon-black-friday-deals-get-a-free-samsung-smarttag-when-you-buy-a-galaxy-watch-6-211222331.html?src=rss

Turns out there are lots of tech devices you can buy for under $50 - and Black Friday means some items above that threshold have now dropped comfortably within reach. These accessories and gadgets make great stocking stuffers too. We've tested plenty of these small and useful devices and found a slew of them seeing sizable discounts with sales at Amazon, Target and Best Buy. Cables, portable chargers, controllers, smart home displays and more are all on sale. Here are the best Black Friday tech deals under $50.Amazon Echo Dot with a Kasa Smart BulbXbox Wireless ControllerBiolite PD 40 power bankMoft Sit-Stand DeskGoogle Nest HubRoku Streaming Stick 4KTile MateEcho DotEcho Dot KidsEcho Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023)Anker Nano power bank (USB-C)Blink MiniAmazon Smart PlugKasa Smart PlugOtterbox Fast ChargeTribit Stormbox Micro 2JBL Clip 4 EcoAnker Soundcore 2Newvanga travel power adapterHyperX Cloud Stinger 2EarFun Free 2 wireless earbudsAmazon Echo BudsThermacell E55 Mosquito RepellerGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (4K)Logitech Signature M650 mouseKasa Smart Light BulbsSengled WiFi Color Changing BulbAnker Bio-Braided USB-C to C cableAnker 100W 10ft USB-C cableYour Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-29-best-black-friday-tech-deals-under-50-including-the-echo-dot-with-a-free-smart-bulb-200502037.html?src=rss

It's no secret that robot vacuums are some of the most expensive gadgets you can get for your home. But Black Friday robot vacuum deals make it a bit easier to grab one, and this year is no different. A handful of machines from Shark and iRobot have dropped to record low prices for Black Friday, including a few of our favorite models. You can snag a Roomba for as low as $159, which is one of the best prices we've seen all year.

You can snag the well-regarded GoPro Hero 12 Black action camera bundle via Amazon for $350 instead of $450 as part of a larger Black Friday event, representing a savings of 22 percent. This deal includes the camera itself, a carrying case, an extra battery, a head strap and a handler stick.This is the newest action camera by the company. We enjoyed the Hero 12 in our official review, calling attention to the improved battery life when compared to last-generation, allowing for 35 minutes of continuous use. Remember, this deal comes with two rechargeable batteries, so that adds up to around 70 minutes of near-continuous use. You'll have to perform a quick swap, but you should be able to get right back into the action.The Hero 12 also features Bluetooth audio streaming, so you can wear wireless earbuds while hosting a vlog or when creating a live commentary video. The latency here is basically imperceptible and this technology also allows you to control the camera from afar via voice commands. In other words, you won't have to edit out those clumsy seconds when you walk toward the camera to turn it off.The camera includes a larger image sensor when compared to the Hero 11, for slightly improved visual clarity. You can also experiment with different aspect ratios via the same footage and the camera offers a 8:7 mode across every setting. Otherwise, many of the advertised metrics remain static from the last-gen, but that's not exactly a bad thing. This deal is also available straight from the manufacturer, if Amazon isn't your bag.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-gopro-hero-12-black-bundle-with-accessories-is-100-off-for-black-friday-200034638.html?src=rss

Apple devices are some of the most sought-after during sale events like Black Friday and it's easy to understand why. iPads, AirPods, MacBooks and the like are not often discounted, and it's a pretty safe bet that you'll get some of the best prices of the year if you shop for them during the holiday season. For Black Friday 2023, multiple retailers are offering discounts on the new MacBook Pro models with the M3 chips, on the Apple Watch Series 9, the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and on the 15-inch MacBook Air. There's even an Apple gift card deal at Amazon that's pretty intriguing (see the discount code details below). Here are the best Apple Black Friday deals you can get this year from retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and B&H Photo.AirPod Black Friday dealsAirPods Pro (2nd gen, USB-C)When Apple announced the new iPhone 15 and its conversion to USB-C charging, the company also revealed the second generation AirPods Pro with the same connector. That version has dropped to $190 at Amazon, Target, Best Buy. They've gone or as low as $189 recently, so this is within a dollar of that price. Other than the port, the hardware hasn't changed so you're still getting the earbuds we named the best pick for iPhone users in our guide. In addition to pairing well with Apple's handsets, the buds also offer one of the best transparency modes on the market along with solid ANC and richer fuller sound than the previous generation Pros. The Lightning version is on sale for $169 at Walmart and $185 at Verizon.AirPods MaxThe over-ear AirPods Max are normally far too expensive for us to recommend. But now they're down to $450, which is a new low price and $30 cheaper than Prime Day in October. Get the deal at Amazon or Best Buy. They're $519 at B&H Photo. They are well-designed, comfortable, and implement all of the helpful Siri integrations. We also like the great noise cancellation and Spatial Audio. While they're a little heavy, the fit is still comfortable and the on-device controls, while unique, are simple and a joy to use."AirPods (3rd gen)The third generation AirPods with the Lightning charging case are down to $140 at Amazon, Target and Best Buy. They're $164 at B&H Photo. They carry a list price of $169 but often sell for closer to $150, so this is $10 off the usual. These non-Pro AirPods came out in 2021 and got a review score of 88 from us. They pair quickly with iPhones and are a good complement to Siri's helpfulness. They don't have ANC however - you'll need to go for the AirPods Pro for that feature - but they do have Adaptive EQ which monitors and adapts sound in real time. The fit is comfortable and they're water-resistant so they can handle workouts or the weather.MacBook Black Friday Day dealsMacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023, M3)The base model, 14-inch MacBook Pro with the new M3 chip just came out in October but is already$150 off for Black Friday. After testing the new chip, we think the base model with 8GB of RAM may quickly get bogged down. If it's within your budget, we recommend the model with 16GB of RAM, which is $150 off at B&H photo. And if you upgrade to a model with the M3 Pro chip for an even speedier experience - you'll get a $200 discount as it's down to $2,199 at B&H Photo. We gave the new M3 MacBook Pros an appreciative review and named them the best option for creatives in our buyer's guide.MacBook Air (15-inch, 2023, M2)The 15-inch MacBook Air arrived in June and added a little more screen real estate to an already great machine. It's down to $1,049 for Black Friday at Amazon and Best Buy. That's the same as the all-time low it's hit a few times these past couple of months. It's $200 off at B&H Photo. We gave it a 96 in our review and liked how the bigger screen let you get the most out of the M2 processor.Now that the M3 MacBook Pros have arrived, we're guessing Apple will come out with M3-enabled Air models in 2024. Still the M2 has plenty of processing power and will serve you well as both a casual machine for playing games and watching shows, but can also hold its own with productivity tasks.MacBook Air (13-inch, 2022, M2)The original 13-inch MacBook Air is on sale for $929 at B&H Photo. It's our top recommendation for a MacBook and beat out all brands in our laptop guide. The M2 chip is impressively fast and capable, the design is solid and the display is lovely. It's more than capable for both work and play and should give you years of dependable use. But, again, the M3-enabled Airs are likely on their way in 2024. So if you know you're drawn to the newest thing, you might want to wait.MacBook Air (13-inch, 2020, M1)The MacBook Air with the M1 chip is a couple years old at this point, but still officially part of Apple's laptop lineup. It dropped to an all-time low of $750 for October's Prime Day at Amazon and now Amazon and Best Buy are selling it for the same price and its $849 at B&H Photo. It's the budget pick in our guide to MacBooks and the top pick in our guide to budget laptops. Check out our review from when it first came out in which we praised its quick speeds, excellent screen and good battery life.Apple Watch Black Friday dealsApple Watch Ultra 2The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is now $730 with an attached coupon, which is $69 off and a new low price. Get the deal at Amazon or without the coupon at Best Buy for $739. The Ultra 2 has the same new chip as the Apple Watch Series 9 so it can perform the new Double Tap trick, but also sports a more robust build and outdoor-specific features that make it suited to adventurers. There's a siren to alert people to your presence as well as a dive meter, waypoint setting capabilities and night mode to preserve your low-light vision. It's our recommended Apple Watch for adventurers.Apple Watch Series 9The new Apple Watch Series 9 is seeing a $70 discount that brings it to $330 at Amazon, Target and Walmart. That's a new low for the wearable. It debuted alongside the iPhone 15 back in September and the big change this time around is a new SiP (system in package) chip that allows for a Double Tap feature that lets you tap your thumb and forefinger together to answer calls and more. It also allows for the onboard processing of Siri requests, making simple demands (like starting a timer or a workout) happen faster. The Series 9 has an always-on display and when paired with the Sport Loop is a carbon neutral product. As has been the case for many years now, the Apple Watch is an excellent fitness companion, offering comprehensive health and activity data. It also happens to be our favorite smartwatch for most people.Apple Watch SEThe most affordable smartwatch in the lineup is the Apple Watch SE, which is now down to $179. It has a list price of $249 but has regularly sold for $220 lately. We called it the best smartwatch money can buy in our review when it came out in 2022. It lacks an always-on display and a few of the more specialized health sensors, like the blood oxygen app, but the fitness features and tracking data are well-rounded, plus the notifications and integrations are particularly convenient for iPhone users.Apple iPad Black Friday dealsiPad (9th generation)Apple's ninth generation standard iPad dropped to a new all-time low of $249 during Amazon's October Prime Day sale and then hovered at the price for the next few weeks. Now it's down to $230 at Amazon and Target. It's $250 at B&H Photo and Best Buy. It's not the newest slate, but it's the recommended budget pick in our guide to the best Apple Tablets because it's powerful enough for couch surfing, playing Apple Arcade games and watching Netflix - plus it's the most affordable way to get an iPad.iPad (10th generation)The tenth generation iPad is on sale for $349 at Amazon and Target, which is $100 off the list price. It has often sold for $399 lately so this is still $50 off the typical street price. We don't think it's a wild improvement over the previous generation, though it does orient the camera to the landscape edge, which is much better for video calling. The USB-C charging is more modern than the Lightning connector on the 9th gen iPad, but for some reason this model still works with the first generation Apple Pencil (even though the slate came out after the second-gen stylus).iPad AirThe base model of the latest generation of the iPad Air has an MSRP of $599 and is now down to $499, a price its hit quite a few times in 2023. This is the iPad we recommend for most people because it's speedy, has a great screen and works with current-generation accessories. It can act as a rather powerful entertainment option for games and streaming, but is powerful enough to serve as a productivity device when paired up with a stylus or mouse and a keyboard. Now that the M3 chip has been loosed upon the world, the iPad Air, which houses the M1 chip, is primed for an update, which will likely come next year (along with a potential price increase).iPad miniFor a more portable iPad experience, the iPad mini offers a bigger screen than your phone, but is barely as easy to carry around with you. It's listed at $499, but has dropped as low as $400 many times this year. Now it's back down to that low at Amazon, Target and Best Buy. The smaller iPad got a refresh last year, adding a new Liquid Retina screen, a Touch-ID top button instead of a Home button, and a USB-C charging. The performance is snappy and the integration with the second-generation Apple Pencil makes it excel as a digital notebook. As we said in our review, with the mini, Apple quashes notion that smaller' means lesser.'"Apple accessories Black Friday deals$100 Apple Gift Card + $15 Amazon creditIf you purchase an Apple gift card totaling $100 or more from the retailer, you can get $15 in Amazon store credit for no extra cost. Just use the code APPLET5USA at checkout to see the offer. The deal applies to the digital version of the card; as of this writing, you can get the credit with a physical Apple gift card as well by using the code APPLET5USAP, though you may not want to clip the coupon on those cards' product page, as Amazon's listing says that will only give you a $10 credit. As a reminder, you can use an Apple gift card for App Store credit, subscription services like Apple Music or iCloud, and/or purchases made at a physical Apple store.Magic KeyboardApple's Magic Keyboard is our pick for one of the best iPad accessories you can buy. It's a pretty pricey add-on but now that it's down to $259 at Amazon, it's a little easier to justify. It magnetically attaches to the latest iPad Pros and keeps them floating" above the keyboard (which also has a trackpad). We found it comfortable for typing and like that it acts as a cover when closed.Apple AirTagsA four-pack of Apple AirTags is $80 right now at Amazon, thanks to a 19 percent discount. They go for $29 each at full price, so the deal will save you $9 a pop. AirTags are our top picks for Bluetooth trackers for iPhone users as they tap into Apple's disturbingly vast FindMy network, using other Apple mobiles to find your lost stuff. If you want just a single AirTag, you can grab one for $24 (a $5 discount) at Walmart and Target.Apple PencilApple now makes three different Apple Pencils. The original recharges via Lightning. The second generation recharges wirelessly and the new USB-C looks a lot like the first generation, but charges via USB-C instead of lighting. Each one has different iPad compatibility with iPads. While that part is confusing, the pencil itself is rather elegant and one of the best accessories for your iPad. The 1st gen pencil is on sale for $73 at Amazon, while the 2nd generation stylus is down to $89. The USB-C model has an MSRP of $79 but is down to $71 at Amazon.Apple TV 4KThe Apple TV 4K is our favorite premium streaming device and is currently $125 at B&H Photo. That's not a huge discount, but the streaming box rarely goes on sale. We gave it a 94 in our review because it's fast, has an excellent Siri remote and integrates seamlessly with Apple's overall ecosystem. Navigation is clean and easy to use, plus the device can stream in 4K, HDR and Dolby Vision.Mac Mini M2The base model of Apple diminutive desktop computer, the Mac mini, is currently on sale for $100 off for Black Friday at Amazon, B&H Photo, Best Buy. It earned an 86 in our review because it packs a lot of processing power, using the same M2 chip as the two current-model MacBook Airs - but it's much cheaper than either laptop. If you need a little more storage, you can get it with 512GB of SSD for $699 at B&H Photo.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-apple-black-friday-deals-ipads-airpods-apple-watch-iphone-more-094532221.html?src=rss

One of social media's seemingly favorite hair styling tools is down to a record low for Black Friday. Dyson's Airwrap has a list price of $600 but is now on sale for $480 at QVC and for the same price on Amazon, after you clip the on-page coupon. The innovative AirWrap relies on air instead of extreme heat to dry and shape hair - which could help keep your hair healthier over using a curling iron, straightener or blow dryer.The Dyson Airwrap uses a technology called the Coanda effect, a phenomenon describing airflow's tendency to follow the path of a curved surface. Here, the air jet flows around the tool's barrel or brush attachment, so it wraps, dries and styles hair all at once. Since it doesn't use a lot of heat, it's meant to be less damaging to your hair in the long run. Dyson claims the Airwrap monitors the device multiple times per second, ensuring the temp stays safe for your hair.It comes with a rotating cool tip, three airflow speeds, three heat settings and a cold shot feature that immediately turns off the heating element, helping to set your with a blast of cool air. And there are plenty of accessories too: A barrel that's 1.2 inches around, a barrel 1.6 inches in diameter, two smoothing brushes, a smoothing dryer, a volumizing brush and a detangling comb. Plus there's a filter cleaner and a case to neatly store everything.Considering the attention this item has been getting - and the fact that it's been a fast-selling gift for the holidays - means it may go out of stock quickly. If you've got your eye on it, either for your own hair or someone else's, you may want to snap it up.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-dyson-airwrap-is-at-its-lowest-price-yet-for-black-friday-2023-180025525.html?src=rss

If you've been looking to pick up some new gaming gear ahead of the holidays, several noteworthy Razer accessories have dropped to lower-than-usual prices for Black Friday. Not all of these Black Friday gaming deals are winners, but the offers do include a couple of top picks from our guides to the best gaming mice and gaming keyboards. The Razer Basilisk V3, for one, is the chief recommendation in the former, and it's currently available for $40 at Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy. That's $10 off its typical going rate and matches the lowest price we've tracked.The Basilisk V3 is a wired model, and it's not the lightest thing around at roughly 100 grams. But if you don't spend all of your PC gaming time in twitchy multiplayer titles, it's a superb value at this price. Its sturdy, pleasingly textured shape should be comfortable for most hand sizes and grip types - lefties excluded, sadly - and its sensor had no major issues with tracking accuracy in testing. Its scroll wheel is on the louder side, but it's also versatile: You can use it to navigate left or right and switch it to a free spin mode that lets you navigate large files faster. The whole thing comes with 11 customizable buttons, including a useful "sensitivity clutch" that lets you momentarily drop or raise the mouse's DPI in moments where you need to aim more precisely. Speaking from experience, that won't stop you from getting destroyed in Halo Infinite, but having a little bit of extra flexibility doesn't hurt.Elsewhere, the Razer Huntsman V2 TKL keyboard is also worth shouting out at its Black Friday price of $80. That's the lowest price we've tracked for the model with Razer's Linear Optical switches, which is the runner up pick in our gaming keyboard buying guide. This tenkeyless board doesn't have the multifunctional analog switches of our top pick, the Wooting 60HE (which isn't on sale), but it offers a well-crafted design at a much lower price. The linear switches here are fast and noticeably quiet in operation, while the PBT-coated keycaps feel crisp. The keyboard connects over a detachable USB-C cable and comes with a wrist rest in the box as well, though the latter can't magnetically attach to the keyboard like some competitors. A variant with Razer's Clicky Optical switches is also on sale for a new low of $45, but we found typing on that model to be distractingly loud in testing.Among the rest, the Razer Naga Trinity is a decent value at $66 if you want a gaming mouse for MMOs and MOBAs, while the Razer Viper Ultimate is worth a look at $70 if you want a lighter mouse that comes with a charging dock. A handful of Razer's webcams and bass-heavy gaming headsets are also on sale. If you want to look beyond Razer, we have a more general roundup of Black Friday gaming deals with additional discounts on peripherals we like.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/razer-black-friday-deals-for-2023-include-up-to-70-percent-off-gaming-mice-keyboards-and-webcams-180006261.html?src=rss

Amazon has a hefty price cut on the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro / Air. The Black Friday deal drops the (typically $299) accessory's price to $215, which represents a 28 percent discount. Initially launched in 2020, the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad provides an easy and seamless way to jump between tablet and laptop(-ish) modes. Attach your iPad magnetically to the accessory's back (it appears to float"), and Apple's software immediately recognizes it for typing and cursor control - no Bluetooth pairing or cables required. Engadget recommended it as one of the best iPad accessories.Its (scissor mechanism) keys feel similar to those of recent Mac keyboards, and its trackpad, although smaller than those on MacBooks, gives you desktop-like cursor control and swipe-based multitasking gestures in iPadOS. The accessory supports USB-C passthrough charging, so you can juice up your iPad while plugging an external drive or monitor into the tablet's port. The accessory is available in black and white.This model is only compatible with recent iPad Pro and iPad Air models. Specifically, it supports the 11-inch iPad Pro (1st generation through the current 4th-gen model) and iPad Air (4th and 5th generations). If you have the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, there's a separate Magic Keyboard model for it that's also on sale: You can grab that one for $299 (it's usually $349).If you've already got a keyboard that works for your iPad setup, a few of our other favorite iPad accessories are on sale as well. The second-gen Apple Pencil has dropped to $89 for Black Friday, and Tablift's iPad holder is on sale for $32 for Amazon Prime members as well.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-apple-magic-keyboard-for-ipad-is-28-percent-off-in-an-amazon-black-friday-deal-175522472.html?src=rss

Logitech is selling a number of PC and gaming accessories at a steep discount as part of a larger Amazon Black Friday sale. The impacted products include the well-regarded Signature M650 Wireless Mouse and the G230 Wired Gaming Mouse, among other items. All told, you'll find discounts on mice, keyboards, lights, headphones and chargers.The Signature M650 is the perfect mouse for most people, with a lightweight form factor and a number of ergonomic enhancements. There are both right or left-hand options, which change the placement of the customizable side buttons, and each mouse boasts the company's proprietary SmartWheel scrolling technology. This gives you more precision as you scroll line by line.It's wireless via Bluetooth or a Logi Bolt receiver and the batteries last two years. There are reasons, after all, why this mouse made our list of the best stocking stuffers. About the only downside here is that the mouse requires AA batteries, but with the two-year battery life, that's not the biggest deal in the world.This is part of a larger Logitech PC accessory sale that offers discounts on all kinds of products, including the company's POP wireless mechanical keyboards and the G Litra Beam Premium LED computer light, which is $85 instead of $100. There's also a sitewide sale on Logitech G gaming accessories, like the G203 wired gaming mouse for just $20 instead of $40. Black Friday, you dastardly dog.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/amazon-black-friday-deals-include-up-to-50-percent-off-logitech-pc-and-gaming-accessories-174550109.html?src=rss

Intellivision's long-delayed Amico retro gaming system isn't going to arrive anytime soon. The company says it doesn't have enough money to build the console in volume. Intellivision unveiled the Amico in 2018, said it would arrive two years later and raised millions from folks who put down a (refundable) $100 deposit.Since then, Intellivision has faced disaster after disaster and there's still no indication of when the Amico will be available. To make the console finally happen, though, the company needs money.Intellivision revealed its latest plan to help it raise funds earlier this year, an app that's said to ape the experience of the Amico on Android and iOS devices. The Amico Home app debuted in beta on Android this week and it's bizarre to say the least.To use Amico Home, you'll likely need at least two Android phones or tablets, or one of each. One displays the game and you use the other as a controller (alternatively, you can use a "real Amico controller"). If you can hook the former up to your TV via HDMI, you can play the games on a big screen.There are only two games available on Amico Home at the minute, Missile Command from 1980 and Astrosmash from 1981. Both are original Intellivision titles. Despite how old those games are and the fact Amico Home is in beta, Intellivision somehow reckons it's just fine to charge $15 for them while calling the app "an affordable way to enjoy family gaming entertainment."Those who pre-ordered the console can get Amico Home download codes for certain games, but that's not exactly going to help Intellivision's bottom line. It seems highly unlikely that Amico Home would get even close to generating enough revenue for Intellivision to make the Amico a reality. Kotaku tried out Amico Home and called it "one janky piece of crap." Still, Intellivision hopes the app will at least be successful enough for it to secure investment for the console."Our ability to begin manufacturing Amico consoles in volume requires securing additional investment," Intellivision said in a statement. "The release of Amico Home puts us on a better footing to attract such investment or to eventually fund manufacturing from the proceeds of Amico Home game sales. We remain dedicated to moving Intellivision forward, step by step, until we can deliver on the full vision of Amico, including the consoles."This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/intellivision-cant-afford-to-make-its-long-delayed-amico-retro-console-160952928.html?src=rss

Ooni has the Fyra 12 wood pellet pizza oven on sale for 30 percent off this Black Friday. Usually $349, you can pick up the acclaimed outdoor pizza maker for $244. This model is one of Engadget's favorite pizza ovens, and the Black Friday deal returns its price to an all-time low.The Ooni Fyra 12 uses sustainably sourced hardwood pellets," reaching 950 degrees Fahrenheit in 15 minutes - making stone-baked pizzas in as little as a minute. The oven's gravity-fed hopper automatically refills its pellet tray, keeping your pizzas baking without constant equipment checkups.The oven makes 12-inch pizzas so everyone with you can tailor their pies to their liking. It weighs a mere 22 lbs, and most people can easily transport it from home to backyard, campground, tailgates or other outdoor get-togethers.OoniAlso discounted among Ooni's Black Friday deals is the Pizza Steel 13. This slab slides into indoor stoves to make those pizzas taste like they came from dedicated pizza ovens. Its stainless steel surface heats rapidly and retains warmth as you bake away. An excellent choice for those who spend less time outdoors (or want to keep their budget tighter), the Pizza Steel 13 is on sale for $70 for Black Friday (typically $100).Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-ooni-fyra-12-pizza-oven-is-30-percent-off-for-black-friday-130032284.html?src=rss

The home chef or budding cook in your life may appreciate some new tech to smarten up their kitchens. You might even be looking for kitchen gadgets that will make it easier to prepare a holiday feast - and make next year's meal prep simpler too. Whether for gifts or for yourself, Black Friday is an ideal time to save on kitchen tech and smart appliances. Many of our tested and recommended cookers, air fryers, pizza ovens and other tools are on sale right now, and many are dropping to the best prices we've seen all year.Instant Pot Duo PlusThe Instant Pot Duo is 47 percent off and down to $70 at Amazon. which beats its previous all-time low from Prime Day in July. It's $10 more directly from Instant Brands. This is our favorite multi-cooker (and we're not alone) with the ability to make everything from yogurt to rice to full dinners and desserts. The Duo model is simple to get the hang of and has plenty of quick cooking modes for a range of dishes - eggs and grains included - and even has a sous vide mode. If you know someone who doesn't have an Instant Pot yet, this will make a great gift.Vitamix Explorian Series E310The Vitamix E310 is on sale for $289 at Amazon, Target and directly from Vitamix, and while that's not an all-time low, it's still a $60 discount on a particularly powerful blender. It's our favorite blender from our guide to kitchen tech because it goes beyond smoothie duty to create salsas, sauces, dips and even soups (which the blender can heat to steaming in the container due to shear friction). Anyone coming from a standard blender will be impressed with the way it renders even the hardest, chunkiest ingredients silky smooth.Instant Vortex Plus air fryerThe company that makes our favorite multi-cooker also makes our favorite air fryer. The Instant Vortex Plus air fryer is down to $80 at Amazon, which matches its lowest price ever, from back in October for Amazon's Prime Day. This is a good pick even for air frying newbies as the controls are intuitive and the basket is easy to clean. This new model adds a viewing window to peek in on your food and an odor-removing filter. While it didn't completely eliminate the odors in our tests, it definitely smelled less smokey than other units we tried.KitchenAid Artisan Stand MixerKitchenAid's Artisan series stand mixer is $100 off the $450 MSRP. It's one of our favorite pieces of kitchen gear because it's durable, powerful and it comes with a beater, dough hook and wire whisk attachments. KitchenAid mixers are also compatible with a variety of accessories and attachments that can turn the machine into an ice cream maker, a meat grinder or even a pasta machine, which will quickly expand your cooking repertoire.Anova Precision Cooker 3.0Anova Precision Sous Vide machine is down to $145 after a 27 percent discount at Amazon and Target. That's not an all time low, but still the lowest price it's sold for in the past few months. This is our top sous vide pick in our kitchen tech guide thanks to the helpful app with hundreds of recipes and the option for remote control. If you or your giftee are more hands-on chefs, there are manual controls too. This newer generation includes digital touch controls and a longer cord than last time, as well as Wi-Fi connectivity.Breville PizzaioloThe Breville Pizzaiolo is 20 percent off at Amazon, Williams Sonoma and directly from Breville, bringing the pricey $1,000 machine down to $800 - a price it has hit during previous shopping holidays. That's still not cheap, but if you're looking for a dedicated pizza oven that cooks 12-inch pies remarkably well, this is a solid pick. It's one of the indoor options from our guide to the best za cookers and offers different presets, including a wood fired" setting. The heating elements adjust and adapt thanks to the smarts inside, creating an ideal environment for whatever style you've selected. For real pros, the Pizzaiolo also includes a manual mode that lets you dial in your temps for the upper and lower elements.Solo Stove Pi Pizza OvenIf we extend the concept of the kitchen to include anywhere food is made, outdoor pizza ovens most definitely belong on this list. The You might know Solo Stove for its fire pits, but we found them to make some pretty great pizza ovens too. Solo stove is having a sitewide sale for Black Friday, which includes discounts on the wood only or dual fuel Solo Stove Pi Pizza Oven and the gas-only Pi Prime, which is $50 off and currently offered with a 20 percent off promo for Amazon Prime members.KitchenAid Cordless variable speed hand blenderWe like KitchenAid's Cordless Variable Speed Blender because its easy to use and has an 180-watt motor that you can adjust just by how much you squeeze the trigger. It also comes with a dishwasher-safe blending jar and an optional pan guard so you don't scratch your cookware. The built-in safety switch makes it harder to start up the blade by accident for extra peace of mind as you cook. Right now it's $20 off at Amazon and directly from KitchenAid.OXO Good Grips Precision scaleOXO's Precision Scale is on sale for $45, which is 15 percent off the list price and about $7 cheaper than it's been selling for these past few months. It's an ideal gift for a baker, as measuring by weight tends to produce far better results than volumetric measurements. It supports both metric and imperial weights in precise, 0.1-gram increments and even has a timer built-in, because you just can't have too many of those in the kitchen. Plus the minimalist design looks good on any countertop.SodaStream TerraThe SodaStream Terra is already the company's most affordable soda maker, and for Black Friday at Amazon and at SodaStream, it's down to $60 - a price it hasn't hit since last year's holiday sales. The kit includes a reusable one liter bottle, a bottle of Bubbly Drop lemon lime flavor, and a CO2 cylinder, along with the device itself. It doesn't need to be plugged in, just attach the cartridge, fill the bottle with water and hit the button to make the bubbles. Then you can mix and match whichever flavors you want, while feeling good about saving money, packaging and transportation waste from traditional sodas.Fellow Tally Pro Precision ScaleOur biggest concern when we tried out the Tally Pro scale was the price. Now Black Friday is making the $185 gadget a little easier to take, with a 20 percent discount that brings it down to $148, which looks to be its lowest price yet. It's perfect for anyone who's really into brewing the perfect cup of coffee. The scale calculates the amount of water you need and tells you how much water to add throughout the brewing time for the best extraction.Fellow Stagg EKG Pro kettleFellow's Stagg EKG Pro Electric Kettle is also on sale, with a 20 percent discount bringing it down to $204 instead of $255. It's a fully featured pour-over kettle that lets you pick preset temperatures for different brews of coffee and tea. There's also a manual mode for the more experienced. You can set your altitude, schedule the pot to start warming up at a specific time and use the hold mode to maintain the temp for up to an hour.Fellow Opus Conical Burr GrinderWith a good scale and good kettle, you may also want a good grinder. Fellow's Opus Conical Burr Grinder and the Ode Brew Grinder Gen 2 are both 20 percent off as well, bringinght them down to $156 and $276, respectively. The Opus has more than 40 precision settings and 40mm conical burrs with a burr speed of 350 RPM. The Ode Gen 2 has 31 grind settings and is built to run a little quieter. It has an auto-stop function, along with anti-static tech that's said to reduce grind mess.Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer ProThe Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is beastly enough to replace your oven, and might even be overkill for some. It's our favorite multi-purpose air fryer because it can bake, dehydrate, slow cook and convect in addition to making things crispy with its air frying capabilities. Right now Amazon, Best Buy and Breville's storefront are selling the unit for $320, and though that's not an all-time low, it's still about $80 less than it typically sells for and $130 off the list price.Thermapen OneThe Thermapen One is our favorite thermometer because it gives accurate readings nearly instantly and has an auto-rotating screen that's easy to read. It's on sale from Thermoworks for $71 instead of the list price of $109 and even cheaper than the $99 it often sells for.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/black-friday-kitchen-deals-for-2023-save-up-to-60-on-a-vitamix-explorian-blender-160008016.html?src=rss

Engadget has tested out a ton of speakers over the years and now Black Friday sales are making many of our favorites much more affordable. It's perfect timing too: Bluetooth speakers make great gifts for anyone who likes music, and a new smart speaker in your home may help tame the chaos of the holidays by letting you set timers and reminders while playing a chill mix to calm you. We found deals on Bluetooth speakers from Bose and JBL, smart speakers from Amazon and Sonos, and more - some are even down to their lowest prices ever.Bose speaker dealsBose SoundLink FlexBose Portable Smart SpeakerJBL speaker dealsJBL Clip 4JBL Boombox 3JBL Flip 6JBL Xtreme 3Sonos speaker dealsSonos Era 100Sonos Beam sound barSonos RoamSonos Arc sound barSonos Ray soundbarAmazon Echo speaker dealsEcho DotEcho PopEchoEcho StudioMarshall speaker dealsMarshall Emberton IIMarshall Acton IIMarshall WillenUltimate Ears speaker dealsUltimate Ears Wonderboom 3Ultimate Ears HyperboomUltimate Ears EpicboomSpeaker deals from Anker, Razer and TribitSoundcore Motion 300Razer Nommo V2 ProTribit StormBox Micro 2Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-best-black-friday-speaker-deals-from-bose-jbl-sonos-and-more-140033359.html?src=rss

Amazon and Black Friday go together like peanut butter and heavily discounted jelly. The web retail giant unveiled a spate of deals for the day, including an extremely attractive offer on its Fire HD 10 tablet. You can snag one for 43 percent off, dropping the price down to $80. This is a record-low for Amazon's mid-level device.You aren't even getting an older tablet here, as the deal's for the company's latest and greatest 2023 model. To that end, you get a 10.1-inch full HD screen, an octa-core 2 GHz processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. Not bad for $80, right? This isn't the fanciest tablet on the block, but it gets the job done for browsing the web, checking social media and, of course, watching streaming apps. It even comes with a dashboard for controlling smart home devices with taps instead of voice commands.This deal is for the Fire HD 10 with lockscreen ads", so you'll be shown personalized ads on the screensaver in sleep mode. I've found this ad delivery method to be relatively unobtrusive, all things considered. There is one serious caveat, however, that impacts most Amazon tablets. You won't have access to the Google Play Store, so the app selection is limited. However, all the big ones are still available.There are other Amazon-branded tablets available with steep discounts as part of this larger Black Friday event. You can get the company's top-of-the-line Fire 11 Max tablet for $150 instead of $230. This tablet boasts 64GB of storage with an SD slot for more, 4GB of RAM, an octa-core processor and a durable aluminum design. The diminutive Fire HD 8 is also on sale for $60 instead of $100.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/amazon-black-friday-deals-include-43-percent-off-the-2023-fire-hd-10-tablet-120052541.html?src=rss

The Echo Show 5 smart display has dropped to $40 as part of Amazon's Black Friday sale. That's 56 percent off the MSRP, representing a savings of $50. This matches a record-low price for the device. It's worth noting that this deal is for the latest and greatest 3rd-generation of the display that was originally released earlier this year.The Echo Show 5 made our list of the best smart displays you can buy, and for good reason. This device is only 5.5 inches wide, thus the name, which could be too small for some people, but actually serves a useful purpose. The Echo Show 5 makes for a fantastic bedside device, as it fits snugly on a nightstand or even a small desk.This also allows it to double as a stellar smart alarm clock, a feature Amazon has encouraged with regular software updates. The screen's brightness adjusts automatically, thanks to an integrated ambient light sensor, and there's a nice tap-to-snooze function. There's even a sunrise alarm that slowly brightens the screen so you can wake up gently instead of being yelled at by a loud beeping noise. It does boast a camera, which might make you feel weird being as how it'll likely be in the bedroom. Luckily, it also ships with a camera cover.Amazon's sale goes beyond the Echo Show 5, if you're looking for a larger smart display. The latest Echo Show 8 is discounted to $105 from $150 and the large-and-in-charge Echo Show 10 is on sale for $160 instead of $250.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-echo-show-5-drops-to-40-in-amazons-black-friday-sale-130026088.html?src=rss

If you've been eager to upgrade your wireless buds to Apple's latest, Black Friday deals will make that a little easier to do. The AirPods Pro with USB-C charging case have dropped to a record low of $190, which is $60 off their usual price. The third-gen AirPods are also on sale for $140. While Apple made tons of improvements to the more affordable buds, the AirPods Pro earned a spot on our best wireless earbuds list instead and are worth the extra spend.The biggest perk of the latest AirPods Pro is their USB-C charging case, upgraded from Lightning earlier this year. The case is also MagSafe compatible, so you can use either a USB-C cable or a wireless charger to power it up. As far as battery life goes, the Pros should get up to six hours of listening time and a total of 30 hours of use when employing the extra juice from the charging case.When Apple last updated the buds themselves, the company significantly improved audio quality and noise cancelation. Transparency Mode is a standout as well, which is the most natural sounding out of the many buds we've tested and reviewed. The AirPods Pro are, unsurprisingly, our top pick wireless earbuds for iOS users precisely because of how well they integrate with iPhones and iPads. You get quick pairing and switching with these buds, hands-free Siri access and spatial audio as well.Apple's third-gen AirPods are a decent option as well, but you won't get many of the advanced features found on the Pros. There's no active noise cancelation, nor USB-C charging (you're stuck with Lightning), but you do get an IPX4-rated design, spatial audio, solid sound quality and all of the same iOS conveniences thanks to the H1 chip inside.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apple-black-friday-deals-bring-the-airpods-pro-with-usb-c-down-to-190-100004586.html?src=rss

It's a great time to stock up on Apple's AirTags if you were looking to buy a few to keep track of valuables and other belongings. The four-pack AirTag bundle is currently on sale for $80 at Amazon this Black Friday, $19 less than what you would pay for it without the discount. That's $20 apiece for each AirTag, which typically sells for $29, and is nearly an all-time low for the bundle. You can also get a single AirTag in case you don't have any need for four, but (while also discounted) it'll set you back $24 instead of just $20.Apple's AirTags leverage the company's Find My network that's powered by all of its devices around the world. You'll need to pair them with an iPhone or an iPad to be able to track them, of course, but as long as they're within range of another Apple device, you'll know where they currently are or what their last location was. The Find My map will be able to guide you, so you can find your purse, suitcase, wallet, or whatever it is you're tracking.You can make an AirTag play a sound on its built-in speaker through your phone or tablet to make it easier to find, or you can ask Siri to do it for you. If you have an iPhone 11 or later that supports Ultra Wideband, you'll have access to the Find Nearby feature that displays the distance to and the direction information for your AirTag. Your phone will also vibrate the closer you get to the tracking device. And if you want to be notified as soon as it's spotted by Apple's Find My Network, all you have to do is put the device in Lost Mode. When it comes to maintenance, you don't have to do much: The AirTag is water and dust resistant, and it runs on a coin battery that you only have to replace once a year or so.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apples-airtag-4-pack-falls-to-80-for-black-friday-101550522.html?src=rss

Black Friday means savings on cameras for content creation, travel photography and more. This year is no exception as all the major manufacturers, including Sony, Canon, DJI, Nikon, GoPro, Fujifilm and Nikon have some stellar deals. Sony is offering its latest compact vlogging camera, the ZV-1F, at just $398 ($100 off), while Canon's new EOS R100 mirrorless APS-C camera is available with a kit lens for just $449. Panasonic has its full frame Lumix S5 on sale for $1,298 (38 percent off), DJI's Avata Pro-View combo is $999 (30 percent off) and GoPro's Hero 11 is down to $300, for a savings of 14 percent.Sony's ZV-1F is its third and most affordable vlogging camera, designed for creators as a "step up" from smartphones. It does that job well thanks to a lightweight body, built-in high-quality microphone, flip-out display, best-in-class autofocus and excellent image quality. The 20mm fixed lens makes it better for vlogging than the ZV1 with a 24-70mm, but the lack of a zoom is its biggest drawback.Canon's 24.2-megapixel R100 gives buyers the benefit of a mirrorless camera, namely the ability to change lenses. It also offers features like 4K 24p video, decently fast 6.5 fps shooting speeds with autofocus, excellent image quality and more. The main issue is the lack of a flip-out display, so it's not an ideal vlogging camera. It normally costs $600 with a 16-50mm lens, but you can now pick one up for $450, making it the cheapest APS-C mirrorless camera by a good margin.we gave the Hero 11 Black a largely positive review when it launched in September. The camera is an iterative upgrade over the excellent Hero 10 Black, meaning it still allows for crisp video at up to 5.3K/60 Hz, 4K/120 Hz, or 2.7K/240 Hz (for extra slow-motion shots), excellent stabilization that keeps moving footage looking smooth, and a rugged, waterproof design that's small enough to fit on a helmet, bike handle, surfboard, or most other tight spots.With the arrival of the Lumix S5 II, Panasonic is offering some stellar deals on its predecessor, the S5. It's smaller and costs less than the Lumix S1, but it actually delivers better video features. That includes a flip-out display, five-axis in-body stabilization and 10-bit 4K recording at up to 60 fps. The autofocus is faster and more accurate than the S1, but not as good as Sony and Canon's systems for video. Still, at this price, it's one of the best cameras currently available for content creators.The Avata is a solid little drone that produces decent-quality 4K 60p log footage. Its biggest advantage over other drones is the speed and maneuverability, along with the propeller guards that let you operate the drone around people. It does have some weird flaws and limitations - the Googles 2 aren't ideal if you wear glasses, plus the motion controller isn't ideal for precise FPV flying. Still, there aren't many other ready-to-fly drones that can do what it does.Nikon's Z6 II improves the original with faster speeds, improved eye-detect autofocus and more. You can shoot 4K at up to 60 fps, and grab photos at up to 14 fps. It also offers features like a flip screen, 3.69-million dot EVF and more. It's normally $1,997, but you can save $400 with Amazon's current deal.Other notable camera and accessory Black Friday dealsThose products are just a smattering of what's available, but there are others as well. Panasonic also has its brand new S5 II mirrorless camera - its first with phase-detect autofocus - on sale for $1,698 for a savings of $300 (15 percent).Sony also has its new A7 IV camera on sale for $2,298, saving you $200 off the list price, while the A7 III is marked down to $1,498 ($502 off) - the best price we've ever seen on this model. It's also got deals on a large number of lenses - to see more, check out its Amazon camera store. Meanwhile, if you're looking for the latest Panasonic cameras in a bundle, the company has a few solid deals, and Nikon has multiple bundles as well.There are some notable deals on accessories, too. Lexar's V60 II memory cards (250MB/s read and 120MB/s write) are up to 35 percent off, with a pair of the the 128GB models priced at just $65 and the 256GB model in a two-pack at $105. If you need faster V90 cards, PNY's 128GB EliteX-Pro90 Class is marked down $20 to $75, while the 64GB cards are just $48 (20 percent off). MicroSD cards for drones or action cameras are also on sale, including SanDisk's Extreme 512GB model for $32 (or 71 percent off). More camera deals could arrive later, so stay tuned.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-best-black-friday-camera-and-drone-deals-for-2023-103025745.html?src=rss

If you've been looking to grab a new pair of AirPods ahead of the holidays, we have good news: The entirety of Apple's wireless headphone lineup is on sale for Black Friday. We've rounded up the best Black Friday AirPods deals we could find below, with discounts on the base AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. If you don't need a new pair today, note that recent reports say Apple may refresh its AirPods lineup later in 2024. But if you don't want to wait until then, the deals below are still offer good value.Apple AirPods ProApple's AirPods Pro are on sale for $190 at Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy. That's $60 less than buying from Apple directly and ties an all-time low. This is the best for iOS" pick in our wireless earbuds guide thanks to its suite of helpful Apple-specific features, including hands-free access to Siri, quick pairing with iPhones and device tracking through Apple's Find My network. Effective (if not class-leading) ANC, a superb transparency mode and a pleasantly warm sound also stand out. That said, the Pro's six-hour battery life is just average and, as with any set of AirPods, you pretty much have to be a dedicated Apple fan to get the most out of it.This deal applies to the latest iteration of the earphones, which come with a USB-C charging case. If you don't mind using a Lightning charging case, Walmart has the previous version on sale for a new low of $169. Either way, we gave the AirPods Pro a review score of 88 last year.Apple AirPods (2nd Gen)The second-gen AirPods are down to $80 at Amazon and Target, which isn't an all-time low but comes in roughly $20 below the pair's usual street price in recent months. These are Apple's entry-level wireless earbuds, having launched way back in 2019. They're a bit tougher to recommend these days, as their one-size-fits-all design won't fit everyone and you can get better sound quality even at this discounted rate. But if you prefer an open design that doesn't completely seal off your ear canal, or just want the typical AirPods conveniences for as cheap as possible, this is at least a more acceptable price for these buds.Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)The third-gen AirPods are available for $140 at Amazon, Target, Best Buy and others. Typically, these wireless earbuds have retailed between $10 and $20 higher in recent months, but steeper discounts have been uncommon. We gave this pair a review score of 88 back in 2021: There are certainly better-sounding options for the money, but the third-gen AirPods sound noticeably richer than their predecessor, and their haptic touch controls are altogether more convenient. This is another open design, though, so there still isn't much in the way of deep bass or noise cancellation. Not everyone will find the wider earpieces comfortable either.Apple AirPods MaxApple's top-of-the-line headphones, the AirPods Max, are discounted to $450 at Amazon and Best Buy. That's $20 more than the lowest price we've seen but about $30 below the pair's usual street price. Apple itself sells the headphones for $550. The AirPods Max are still overpriced for most even with this discount, but they remain undeniably premium, with top-tier ANC, a superbly balanced sound profile, a high-quality aluminum design, reliable controls and all the usual AirPods features. They're hefty, though, and their included case" is bafflingly flimsy. We gave the AirPods Max a review score of 84 in late 2020.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-best-black-friday-deals-on-airpods-and-airpods-pro-for-2023-090053481.html?src=rss

NVIDIA is facing a lawsuit filed by French automotive company Valeo after a screensharing blunder by one of its employees. According to Valeo's complaint, Mohammad Moniruzzaman, an engineer for NVIDIA who used to work for its company, had mistakenly showed its source code files on his computer as he was sharing his screen during a meeting with both firms in 2022. Valeo's employees quickly recognized the code and took screenshots before Moniruzzaman was notified of his mistake.To note, Valeo and NVIDIA are working together on an advanced parking and driving assistance technology offered by a manufacturer to its customers. Valeo used to be in charge of both software and hardware sides of the manufacturer's parking assistance tech. In 2021, however, the the bigger corporation won the contract to develop its parking assistance software. Valeo wrote in its lawsuit that its former employee, who helped it develop its parking and driving assistance systems, had realized that his exposure and access to its proprietary technologies would make him "exceedingly valuable" to NVIDIA.Moniruzzaman allegedly gave his personal email unauthorized access to Valeo's systems to steal "tens of thousands of files" and 6GB of source code shortly after that development. He then left Valeo a few months later and took the stolen information with him when he was given a senior position at NVIDIA, the complaint reads. He also worked on the very same project he was involved in for Valeo, which is why he was present at that video conference.Valeo said its former employee admitted to stealing its software and that German police found its documentation and hardware pinned on Moniruzzaman's walls when his home was raided. According to Bloomberg, he was already convicted of infringement of business secrets in a German court and was ordered to pay 14,400 ($15,750) in September.In a letter dated June 2022, NVIDIA's lawyers told the plaintiff's counsel that the company "has no interest in Valeo's code or its alleged trade secrets and has taken prompt concrete steps to protect [its] client's asserted rights." Valeo still sued the company earlier this month, however, and said that NVIDIA has "saved millions, perhaps hundreds of millions, of dollars in development costs, and generated profits that it did not properly earn and to which it was not entitled" by stealing its trade secrets.This is but another proof that competition continues to heat up in the autonomous driving market. Back in 2017, Waymo accused Uber of colluding with its former employee, Anthony Levandowski, to steal over 14,000 confidential and proprietary design files. Levandowski was sentenced to 18 months in prison, but he was pardoned six months later by then President Donald Trump.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/nvidia-sued-for-stealing-trade-secrets-after-screensharing-blunder-showed-rival-companys-code-063009605.html?src=rss

If you recently treated yourself to an iPhone 15 or new Mac computer, Amazon's Black Friday sale has Apple accessories you can buy to complete your setup. The highlight of the promotion are the company's FineWoven Wallets, which are currently $6 or 10 percent off their $59 MSRP. Apple offers the MagSafe accessory in five different colors, with the evergreen, mulberry and taupe models included in the sale. And if you don't mind basic black, that wallet is discounted even further at $48 currently. Not everyone is a fan of Apple's new FineWoven accessories, but on the plus side, the material is vegan-friendly and the wallet attaches magnetically to recent iPhones.As part of the same sale, Amazon has also discounted Apple's first-party AirTag Key Ring. The coral, taupe, mulberry, pacific blue and black models are all 9 percent off their usual $35 price tag, making them $31 at the moment. Like the MagSafe Wallets above, the AirTag holders are made using the company's new FineWoven material.Separately, the sale discounts the company's 35W dual USB-C power adapters. After a 25 percent discount, both the standard and compact models are $44, or $16 less than usual. Unlike the FineWoven accessories, these are universally well-regarded. In particular, I love the standard model for its modular design that allows you to swap out the power connector if you're traveling in another country. Note that 35W won't be enough to charge some of Apple's more power-hungry laptops, including the 14-inch MacBook Pro.For the Mac fan who has nearly everything, I'll lastly mention Amazon has reduced the Magic Trackpad, Mouse and Keyboard. Of the three peripherals, I think the keyboard is the most useful, particularly if you own one of the company's laptops and want to build a more ergonomic setup. It's also subject to the most significant discount, with it costing $80 after a 19 percent price cut.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apple-black-friday-deals-include-up-to-25-percent-off-usb-c-chargers-magsafe-accessories-and-more-015305089.html?src=rss

Amazon's flagship Fire Max 11 tablet is back down to its previous all-time low price just in time for Black Friday. The retailer has discounted the base model with 64GB of internal storage and lock screen ads to $150 or 35 percent off its $230 MSRP. For those that had their eye on the other variants of the Fire Max 11, the 128GB model is sold out at the moment, as is the productivity bundle - though you can still buy the ad-free model for $165, or $80 off its usual $250 sticker price.The Fire Max 11 is Amazon's most powerful tablet to date. It features an 11-inch, 2,000 x 1,200 LCD screen, a MediaTek octa-core processor that is about twice as fast as any other Amazon tablet, 4GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 6 support and a fingerprint sensor that's built directly into the device's power button. Compared to most of the company's other tablets, which often skew toward being kid-friendly and built primarily for consuming content, the Fire Max 11 sports a more refined design. It weighs about a pound and features slimmer bezels. Most of all, Amazon went with more premium aluminum. The internal battery is good for about 14 hours of use on a single charge.On the software front, the Max 11 runs Fire OS 8, the latest version of Amazon's Android fork. It offers a built-in split screen and picture-in-picture features that are perfect for those who frequently use their tablets to watch video. If you want to use the device for productivity, Amazon offers optional stylus and keyboard case accessories.Engadget hasn't had a chance to review the Fire Max 11, but for $230, the tablet offers plenty of value for those looking for a no-frills device that's great for media consumption and light productivity work. When you consider competing 2-in-1 tablets from the likes of Samsung, Microsoft and Apple will typically set you back far more than Fire Max 11, Amazon's offering is a great budget option.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/amazon-black-friday-deals-the-fire-max-11-tablet-hits-a-record-low-of-150-011030793.html?src=rss

If you've been patiently eyeing an air fryer, one of Engadget's favorite models is on sale right now. Amazon has discounted the Instant Vortex Plus. Thanks to a 33 percent discount, the small appliance is $80 through the end of the weekend. Normally, the 6-quart model costs around $200, with the current price reflecting a new all-time low for the Vortex Plus.If you've ever been around a kitchen, Instant needs no introduction. The brand is responsible for the very popular line of Instant Pot pressure cookers, and as it just so happens, it also makes an excellent air fryer. In fact, Engadget considers the Vortex Plus as the best model for most people. It features intuitive controls, an easy-to-clean basket, and enough internal capacity to cook four chicken thighs. The Vortex Plus is also versatile. On top of a fry setting, it includes five other cooking modes: roast, broil, bake, reheat and dehydrate. Best of all, it's fast and doesn't need much time to preheat.The model Amazon has discounted is missing the OdorErase feature found on Engadget's top pick. As the name suggests, Instant claims OdorErase lessens the strength of cooking smells when the Vortex Plus is working. In our testing, OdorErase didn't completely eliminate all smells, but it did help the appliance produce less smoke. It's a nice feature to have, but for $80, it's hard to complain about omissions when the Vortex Plus offers such great performance.I know what you're thinking, does anyone really need another small appliance in their kitchen. For what it's worth, I use the air fryer I bought earlier this year almost every day. It's great for roasting perfectly crisp vegetables in about half the time required with a conventional oven. I also appreciate how easy the included basket makes cleanup.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-instant-pot-vortex-plus-air-fryer-is-on-sale-for-80-in-an-amazon-black-friday-deal-001218389.html?src=rss

With all of the price hikes streaming services have undergone lately, Engadget recently asked whether streaming was still worth it. Ultimately our answer is yes, but we can't help but notice how much more expensive these services are now than they once were. But Black Friday deals this year have discounted a number of the top streaming services available, which means you can save a decent amount of money on the monthly (and sometimes yearly) cost of access. Max, Hulu and Peacock are just a few of the services with Black Friday promotions going on right now, with savings up to 85 percent. The only catch is that most of the deals require you to be a new subscriber, or at least a non-subscriber for a certain period of time. Here are the best Black Friday streaming service deals we could find for 2023.PeacockMaxHuluParamount+FuboSlingTVPhiloYour Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-7-best-black-friday-streaming-deals-for-2023-230004194.html?src=rss

Accessory maker Dbrand has filed a "multi-million dollar" lawsuit against Casetify for allegedly ripping off the designs of its "transparent" Teardown products. The skins and cases, created in collaboration with YouTuber Zack "JerryRigEverything" Nelson, are designed to look like the guts of the device they're applied to, such as smartphones, laptops and gaming systems. Dbrand and Nelson say Casetify stole those designs for its "Inside Out" line.According to Nelson, he and Dbrand "go to extreme lengths to ensure that every Teardown skin is an accurate representation" of the inside of each device. However, in a video and thread on X (formerly Twitter), the collaborators point out that they add several Easter eggs for fans to find.

The Google Chromecast with Google TV 4K streaming stick has dropped to a record low price of $38 as part of a larger Black Friday deal on Amazon. That's 24 percent off the MSRP of $50. This is the latest and greatest Chromecast stick and, as the name suggests, can be used to watch live TV with resolutions up to 4K HDR.We appreciated the streaming stick in our official review, calling out the comfortable remote control that ships with the product and the excellent Google Assistant integration, which lets you skip that remote entirely and use your voice for controls. The stick also offers support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and good ole HDR10. We also loved that this is a nearly lag-free device, especially when compared to rival products in the same price range. There's a reason, after all, that this stick easily made our list of the best streaming devices in 2023.It's also extremely easy to use, and the integrated dongle makes for a simple installation process. Just plug and play. Once installed, you'll be able to watch content from just about every major streaming platform out there, including a diverse array of free ad-supported stuff, with one major caveat. The system doesn't allow access to Apple TV+, so you'll have to find another way to watch that Kurt Russell Godzilla show.We are in the middle of Black Friday festivities, so that's not the only streaming stick on sale. Amazon is also offering the HD version of Google's Chromecast streaming stick for just $20. That's a savings of 33 percent from the MSRP of $30. This is basically the same product as above, but without 4K.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-4k-chromecast-with-google-tv-drops-to-a-new-low-of-38-for-black-friday-213041691.html?src=rss

The margin of success in Formula 1 often comes down to tiny measurements of time and distance. Drivers know the exact lines to take at corners for optimal lap times. Sometimes, though, racers will go out of bounds as they try to gain an advantage. To help officials check whether a car's wheels entirely cross the white boundary line, F1 will test an AI system.The Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the motorsport's governing body, says it will employ Computer Vision tech at the season-closing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend. This approach uses shape analysis to determine the number of pixels that cross the line at the edge of the track.The FIA doesn't plan to fully automate reviews of track limits breaches for the time being. Rather, it wants to significantly reduce the number of potential rule violations that are sent to officials for manual review.As Reuters notes, July's Austrian Grand Prix saw four people having to review around 1,200 potential violations. After some track limit violations went unpunished in October's US Grand Prix, officials acknowledged they'd have to find a new approach. Enter Computer Vision.This tech has been used in medicine to help review data from cancer screenings. "They don't want to use the Computer Vision to diagnose cancer, what they want to do is to use it to throw out the 80 percent of cases where there clearly is no cancer in order to give the well-trained people more time to look at the 20 percent," Tim Malyon, the FIA's deputy race director and head of remote operations, said. "And that's what we are targeting."The FIA hopes to reduce the number of possible infringements that officials manually review to around 50 per race. The aim is to "remove the ones that clearly don't need a human review," Malyon said.While the FIA won't rely entirely on AI to make race calls anytime soon, Malyon expects that to happen eventually. "I've said repeatedly that the human is winning at the moment in certain areas. That might be the case now but we do feel that ultimately, real time automated policing systems are the way forward."This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/formula-1-hopes-ai-will-help-it-figure-out-if-a-car-breaks-track-limits-191546853.html?src=rss

It's been 10 years since the Killer Instinct reboot debuted as an Xbox One exclusive, and soon you won't need to pay anything to try to nail a combo breaker. The third installment in the fighting game series is going free-to-play. This base version of the game will include one free weekly rotating fighter and access to the single-player, local and ranked modes. You'll be able to check it out on all platforms where Killer Instinct is available: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC.Developer Iron Galaxy also revealed that players will be able to buy the Killer Instinct Anniversary Edition for $30. This will include every one of the 29 fighters, all premium content for the game, an XP booster, holiday accessories and more. The Anniversary Edition will replace the Definitive Edition on Xbox consoles and PC (i.e. through the Xbox app or Microsoft Store).Of note, Iron Galaxy will drop some mature-rated content from the Anniversary Edition, namely an app that includes developer interviews and concept art, as well as access to the original two Killer Instinct games. However, folks who own a digital Definitive Edition copy will still be able to download said content after Iron Galaxy sends that version of the game riding into the sunset.Meanwhile, owners of any version of Killer Instinct on Steam will get a free upgrade to the Anniversary Edition. As part of this shift, Iron Galaxy will stop selling individual fighters, so if you want access to the entire roster, you'll need to pony up for the Anniversary Edition - or play Killer Instinct through Game Pass, since it's a Microsoft-published game. That said, you'll still have access to everything you've previously bought.Iron Galaxy didn't say specifically when the Anniversary Edition will arrive or the base game will go free-to-play. The studio says it's in final testing ahead of the switch. While Killer Instinct may not be a title you've thought about too much recently, it's as good a time as any to hop in given the current fighting game renaissance.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/killer-instinct-is-going-free-to-play-on-xbox-and-steam-180043575.html?src=rss

A YouTuber named RwanLink recreated Castle Town from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time as a Studio Ghibli film and released a digital short to show off their efforts. This is to celebrate the game's 25th anniversary and the YouTuber made the environment and characters in Unreal Engine 5, putting in over 600 hours of work to complete the project. It was a one person job, aside from the music, as reported by Eurogamer. It's got a gorgeous opening cinematic in the style of, you guessed it, Studio Ghibli, which is followed up by gameplay in Castle Town. The gameplay recalls Wind Waker, obviously, and even newer cel-shaded Zelda titles like Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild. There are Gorons, Gerudo, Hylians aplenty and, oddly, some ladies who look pulled straight from the Renaissance. The big bad himself, Ganondorf, also shows up.The gameplay looks a bit choppy, but it's still extremely impressive. There are dozens upon dozens of NPCs just about everywhere, many more than would be present in an actual Zelda game. The music is on-point and it just looks, well, cute and fun to explore, like a Zelda title should.This project comes just a couple of weeks after the official announcement of a live action Zelda movie. Some fans were a bit displeased with the whole idea of a live action film at all, as animation seems to be the best way to do the story and characters justice, particularly something that draws from Studio Ghibli. Still, we'll see when the film releases if director Wes Ball, from the Maze Runner films, can pull a cucco out of a hat.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ue5-project-reimagines-zelda-ocarina-of-time-in-the-style-of-studio-ghibli-173030994.html?src=rss

With Black Friday deals popping up all over the place for the last week or so, perhaps you've already treated yourself or a loved one to a new iPad. It may be that you (or the recipient) is someone who would like to sketch or take notes on the tablet. As such, you may be looking to pick up an Apple Pencil. There's some good news in that case - all three Apple Pencil models are on sale on Amazon for Black Friday.Of the trio, the second-gen Apple Pencil has the widest array of features. That model has dropped to a new record low price of $82, which is $47 off. The previous best price we've seen was $85.The second-gen Apple Pencil is one of the best iPad accessories around. Apple designed it (and the other two models) specifically to work with the iPad, and it's the best stylus you can snap up for the company's tablets.The second-gen model has a double-tap feature that you can customize to switch between preferred tools and it offers low latency. Other features include tilt sensitivity, pressure sensitivity and what Apple claims is "pixel-perfect precision."One big advantage that the second-gen Apple Pencil has over its two siblings is wireless charging. It attaches magnetically to the side of a compatible iPad while it recharges. This Apple Pencil works with iPad Pro 12.9-inch (third-gen and later), all iPad Pro 11-inch models, iPad Air (fourth and fifth generation) and the sixth-gen iPad mini.The other two Apple Pencils are on sale too. The USB-C model, which Apple only started selling this month, has fallen from $79 to $71.10. It works with every iPad that has a USB-C charging port. It has some, but not all of the capabilities of the second-gen Apple Pencil, such as support for a hover feature on M2-powered iPads. This lets you sneak a peek at any mark you plan to make before it's applied to your sketch, annotation or notes. You can also magnetically attach the USB-C Apple Pencil to the side of supported iPads, but it won't charge wirelessly.If you happen to have an older iPad that isn't supported by those styluses, you can opt for the original Apple Pencil, which is on sale for $72.88. That's 26 percent off the usual price of $99. It supports low latency, tilt sensitivity and pressure sensitivity.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apple-black-friday-deals-the-second-gen-apple-pencil-drops-to-a-new-low-of-82-160056239.html?src=rss

Ereaders like the Kindle Paperwhite make great gifts - especially when they're on sale. The Paperwhite adds a few perks over the standard Kindle, including a warm backlight, a waterproof build and a larger screen. As part of Amazon's Black Friday sale, it's now $20 off the list price, bringing it down to $120. This is the 8GB model with lockscreen ads, which usually promote Kindle books.Other Amazon ereaders are also on sale, including the standard Kindle, which is down to $80. That's $15 more than the members-only price during Prime Day in July, but the lowest it's sold for since. We tested a number of ereaders for our guide and named the standard Kindle the best budget pick. It doesn't have a warm backlight and isn't waterproof, but it the 300ppi screen is crisp and clear and it grants access to local library books, audiobooks and Kindle's own ebook trove, which is the largest out there thanks to Kindle Exclusive titles that you can't find elsewhere.The read/write Kindle Scribe is also discounted, down to $240 for the 16GB model with the Basic Pen. That's $100 discount and the lowest price ever, beating it's members-only Prime Day price by $15. We gave the Scribe an 85 review score, praising the roomy, 10.2-inch screen and premium build. It's also our favorite E-Ink tablet that's does double duty as an ereader. We particularly liked how low the latency is between the pen and the tablet.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/amazons-kindle-paperwhite-drops-to-120-for-black-friday-140004428.html?src=rss

The Beats Fit Pro, which Engadget named as the best wireless earbuds for working out, are on sale this Black Friday on Amazon for $159. The $41 discount is the lowest offered to date.If you want to eliminate distractions at loud gyms the Beats Fit Pro have solid active noise cancellation technology, thanks to Apple's H1 chip. The earbuds also have a built-in proprietary transducer that adds depth to the overall audio experience. The buds support Apple's spatial audio technology, which can deliver a more immersive experience when streaming entertainment or listening to music on a commute. For what you're paying, the Beats Fit Pro deliver ample bass and clear tones.Battery life is another strong suit. With up to six hours of use on a single charge, and an additional 21 hours provided by the charging case, the earbuds offer a total of 27 hours of listening time with active noise cancellation or transparency mode activated. With Adaptive EQ mode on instead, there's an extra hour on the earbuds and three more in the case, totaling 30 hours. The Fast Fuel feature ensures a quick recharge, offering an hour of noise-canceling playback with just a five-minute charge. In practical terms, this means the Beats Fit Pro can easily keep up with your daily activities, whether it's a full day at the office or a commute. But importantly, the Beats Fit Pro also sport a comfortable design and flexible wingtip, that keeps them secure whether someone is running or weightlifting - or riding a bumpy subway.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-beats-fit-pro-drop-to-a-record-low-of-159-in-an-amazon-black-friday-deal-140037127.html?src=rss

Google has updated its Bard AI chatbot, so you can use it to parse YouTube videos. In its most recent experiment update log, the company has announced it has expanded the capabilities of Bard's YouTube extension, so when it's enabled, the generative AI can understand some video content." For example, Google said you'd be able to ask Bard how many eggs were used in a video for an olive oil cake recipe.Bard first gained the ability to pull data from YouTube in September after an update integrated it with other Google products, including Docs, Maps, Lens, Flights and Hotels. At that point, it couldn't parse a video's contents though.Google claims people have been asking for deeper engagement with YouTube videos" - but I guess that entails watching them less.And Happy Thanksgiving, all! It's a short, but sweet TMA today, but expect a tidal wave of Black Friday deals landing tomorrow - I suggest keeping an eye on this page.- Mat SmithYou can get these reports delivered daily direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here!The biggest stories you might have missedBlack Friday 2023: The 63 best deals so far Razer's Black Friday deals knock up to 65 percent off gaming peripheralsWhat is going on with OpenAI and Sam Altman?Broadcom closes its $61 billion megadeal with VMware Look at this cute solar-powered microvanThis EV seats two and is coming to the US in 2025.HW ElectroJapanese EV automaker HW Electro (HWE) says its Puzzle van will come to the US in 2025. It has rooftop solar panels and equipment for commercial disaster relief - including a crowbar... on the outside of the vehicle. It'll be HWE's first vehicle available in the US.Continue reading.Self-proclaimed gay furry hackers' breach nuclear labThey want research into creating catgirls. You read that right.The nuclear research hub Idaho National Laboratory (INL) confirmed it was hacked earlier this week. SiegedSec, a group of self-proclaimed gay furry hackers," took responsibility for the attack and claimed they accessed sensitive employee data, like social security numbers, home addresses and more. The hacktivist group SiegedSec conducted a high-profile attack on NATO last month, leaking internal documents as a retaliation against those countries for their attacks on human rights.We're willing to make a deal with INL. If they research creating irl (in real life) catgirls we will take down this post," SiegedSec wrote in a post announcing the leak on Monday.INL has, unsurprisingly, promised nothing in the way of catgirls.Continue reading.Teenage Engineering reveals its feature-rich K.O. II grooveboxAnd it's only $300.Teenage EngineeringTeenage Engineering just announced the EP-133 K.O. II, a portable sampler with many tricks and the usual TE aesthetic. It's also $300 - a bargain in TE terms. The K.O. II boasts 64MB of memory, which isn't a lot, but TE products typically come with some tradeoffs. It should be enough for a bunch of samples and a few projects. There are 999 slots for samples and an internal microphone for making your own. Though this is, first and foremost, a sampler, it ships pre-filled with drum hits, synths and other sounds.Continue reading.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-googles-bard-ai-is-getting-better-at-understanding-youtube-121547943.html?src=rss

Instagram launched the ability to download publicly viewable Reels in June, but it limited the feature's availability to users on mobile in the US. Now, Instagram head Adam Mosseri has announced on his broadcast channel that the feature is rolling out to all users worldwide. Anybody on the app can now download public Reels to their devices and not just save them for viewing later. They simply have to tap on the Share button and start their download from there.As TechCrunch reports, Mosseri explained during his broadcast that downloaded Reels will have the Instagram watermark with the account's username, similar to downloaded TikTok videos. In addition, Reels will only come with music if they're scored with original tracks. Instagram will strip their audio if they use licensed music as a background.TikTok's video downloading feature helps attract more users to the app, since it gives creators (and reposters) an easy way to share clips across platforms. People who don't have TikTok may decide to sign up if they find creators they want to follow or if they want to see more similar types of content. Instagram could be looking to replicate that strategy, though users will have the ability to prevent their Reels from being download. To change their download options, they'll have to go to Reels and Remix under Privacy in Settings and toggle off "Allow people to download your Reels."This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/instagram-makes-public-reels-downloadable-for-everyone-120638475.html?src=rss

Broadcom's mega $61 billion VMware acquisition has closed following considerable scrutiny by regulators, the company announced in a press release. With China recently granting approval for the acquisition with added restrictions, the network chip manufacturer had secured all the required approvals."Broadcom has received legal merger clearance in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, Israel, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and foreign investment control clearance in all necessary jurisdictions," the company said. "We are excited to welcome VMware to Broadcom and bring together our engineering-first, innovation-centric teams."The Broadcom/VMware deal lacked the glamour of tech's other mega acquisition involving Microsoft and Activision. However, San Jose-based Broadcom's products form the structure of much of the internet, as they're widely used for data centers, cloud providers and network infrastructure. VMware, meanwhile, makes virtualization and cloud computing software that allows corporations to safely link local networks with public cloud access.That made VMware a logical target for Broadcom, but it also placed the acquisition in the crosshairs of regulators in multiple regions. The European Commission, for one, was concerned that Broadcom could harm competition by limiting interoperability between rival hardware and VMware's server virtualization software. It also worried the company could either prevent or degrade access to VMware's software, or bundle VMware with its own hardware products.Broadcom gained EU approval for the deal in the summer though, mainly by providing IP access and source code for key network fiber optic components to its main rival, Marvell. The EU also concluded that fears of VMware bundling were unfounded and that Broadcom would still face competition in the storage adapter and NIC markets.There were also concerns that tensions between China and the US could scuttle the deal, after the Biden administration announced new rules in October making it harder to export high-end chips to China. However, approval in that market was announced yesterday, with conditions imposed by China on how Broadcom sells products locally. Namely, it had to ensure that VMware's server software was interoperable with rival hardware, China's regulator said in a statement.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/broadcom-closes-its-61-billion-megadeal-with-vmware-083915996.html?src=rss

Google has updated the Bard AI chatbot so you can have deeper and more meaningful conversations with it when it comes to YouTube videos. In its most recent experiment update log, the company has announced that it has expanded the capabilities of Bard's YouTube extension so that when it's enabled, the generative AI can "understand some video content." For example, Google said you'd be able to ask Bard how many eggs were used in a video for an olive oil cake recipe. As Android Authority suggested, you'll also likely be able to ask it for the name of specific tools in DIY videos. For food reviews, Bard may be able to tell you where certain restaurants discussed in videos are located, or where a specific cuisine came from.Bard first gained the ability to pull data from YouTube in September after an update that integrates it with other Google products, including Docs, Maps, Lens, Flights and Hotels. It couldn't parse a video's contents, however, and couldn't answer detailed questions about it. Google said it rolled out this update because it "heard you want deeper engagement with YouTube videos." It also said that it has just taken the "first steps in Bard's ability to understand YouTube videos," which indicates that the technology could better analyze videos on the platform in the future. To be able to chat with Bard about YouTube videos, you'll have to enable the YouTube extension on the chatbot's web portal.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/googles-bard-ai-chatbot-is-getting-better-at-understanding-youtube-videos-065614540.html?src=rss

Japanese EV automaker HW Electro (HWE) says its delightfully boxy Puzzle will come to the US in 2025. More kei van" than kei car, the electric vehicle has rooftop solar panels and equipment for commercial disaster relief (including a crowbar!). But it could be equally appealing for those wanting an EV with maxed-out charm and a minimal environmental footprint. It's on track to be HWE's first vehicle available in the US market.HW Electro CEO Xiao Weicheng said that the Puzzle embodies HWE's core values of sustainability, connectivity and social contribution." Its solar panels mean owners could perhaps drive it for much longer than typical EVs without plugging in. It also includes emergency features like power outlets, photovoltaic panels, built-in WiFi, USB ports, a first aid kit and a crowbar. Notably, these features are all on the vehicle's exterior.As reported by The Independent and Electrek, HWE unveiled the Puzzle micro-van at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show before teasing 2025 US availability this week in New York. With Puzzle, a new world begins," Weicheng predicted.The EV, currently still in the concept stage, has a two-person cabin and looks strikingly smaller than the gargantuan EVs Americans are growing accustomed to. The Puzzle aligns with Japan's regulatory definition of a kei car, ideal for tight or crowded roadways and cramped parking spots. The vehicle has 15-inch wheels, and it's over six feet tall, nearly five feet wide and over 11 feet long. It has a cargo capacity of 770 lbs and sliding rear doors for easy cargo management. Its sole passenger seat folds down to boost its hauling capacity (and can double as a work surface when not in use).HWE hasn't yet revealed the Puzzle's price or max speed. Auto Evolution reports that its lithium iron phosphate battery will offer a 125-mile range.It's hard to predict what America's EV market will look like by the time the Puzzle arrives in 2025. Although sales are growing, consumer demand has fallen behind auto industry projections, leaving room for uncertainty as the world tries to avoid climate change's most catastrophic scenarios.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/hw-electros-solar-powered-puzzle-will-bring-microvan-cuteness-to-the-us-in-2025-202326474.html?src=rss

Hulu is offering an enormous discount on its ad-supported plan for Black Friday. The streaming service will give you a year of Hulu (With Ads) for a mere $12. The plan typically costs $80 annually, giving you 85 percent off. Hulu's Black Friday sale is live now and runs through the end of the day on November 28.Hulu offers films, current-season episodes of popular broadcast television series and older TV. In addition, the Disney-owned service has original programming, like The Bear, Only Murders in the Building and The Handmaid's Tale. Remember that the $12 Black Friday sale only applies to the version with advertisements, which doesn't allow downloaded content for offline viewing.New subscribers and former members who canceled their plan at least a month ago can take advantage of the Black Friday deal. Everyone who redeems it will pay directly to the streamer (rather than through an app storefront) and convert to a full-priced ($8 monthly) ad-supported plan at the end of 12 months. Hulu also offers an optional Starz add-on for $1 monthly for all new and existing subscribers.If you're more interested in other streaming services, plenty of competitors are offering Black Friday deals at the moment. Max has dropped the monthly price of its ad-supported plan to $3 for the first six months, while Black Friday deals from Paramount+ start at $2 per month for the Essential tier. Peacock, meanwhile, is offering new subscribers access starting at $2 per month for the first year, or you can pay for one year upfront and only be charged $20.Your Black Friday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo's Black Friday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Black Friday tech deals. Learn about Black Friday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog's experts on the best Black Friday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Black Friday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/hulu-black-friday-deal-get-one-year-of-the-ad-supported-plan-for-1-per-month-182522537.html?src=rss