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My favorite Cyber Monday TV deals from Samsung, Sony, and others are up to 50% off

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Black Friday might have passed, but that doesn’t mean the holiday deals are gone. You can still find low prices on excellent TVs, streaming devices, and soundbars through Cyber Monday. I’ve found the best of these deals to level up your home theater setup, and make sure that your holiday season (and every day after) is filled with the best picture and sound quality for your space. Cyber Monday usually offers great deals on products from last year, as retailers attempt to clear their inventory, but this year there’s also amazing pricing — more than I’ve seen in the past — on current models. And those prices are across all the major manufacturers, with deals on mini-LED (great for a bright room) or OLED and QD-OLED TVs, which deliver the best contrast you can get with a dynamic image. Atmos soundbars will send sounds zooming around your room, and streaming devices and disc players serve up your favorite content. Take a look at what I’ve lined up for you. 4K TV deals TV source an...

My favorite snore-blocking sleepbuds are down to their lowest price

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These slimline earbuds can help side-sleepers get more shut-eye. Anker’s seriously small Soundcore Sleep A20 sleepbuds can be nabbed for $108 right now at Amazon , their best price since they launched on Kickstarter at $90 last year. They normally sell for $179.99, making this a standout deal for a pair of ultra-tiny sleep buds that I barely notice as I drift off to the soothing sounds of rain or birdsong. Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 Anker’s Soundcore Sleep A20 are sleep buds that block external sounds, allow you to play Bluetooth audio and white noise, and track your sleep. Read our review. Where to Buy: $179.99 $107.99 at Amazon $179.99 $107.99 at Best Buy I’ve had mine since they launched in 2024 and wear them almost every night. I love that they include built-in soundscapes, so I don’t need to keep my phone nearby. But with a quick tap, they switch into standard Bluetooth earbuds if I decide I’d rather fall asleep to The Tortured Poets Department streaming from my ...

You need to read the treatise on spacing out, Bored and Brilliant

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Take a walk. I have a tendency to space out. A lot. Whether it's staring out the window on Amtrak or pausing at work to fixate on a blank spot on the wall instead of my screen, I often let my mind wander. When I was younger, I would often be derisively called a daydreamer, a space cadet, or just plain distracted. Obviously, one can be too absent-minded, but Bored and Brilliant by Manoush Zomorodi convincingly makes the case that letting your mind wander is not only essential, but a luxury we shouldn't take for granted in our hyper-connected age. Zomorodi is the current host of NPR's TED Radio Hour , but she was also the host of WNYC's Note to Self for ma … Read the full story at The Verge. from The Verge https://ift.tt/0k6c8ZL

This great 27-inch Studio Display alternative is cheaper than ever

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Sleek looks on a slick deal. | Image: KTC H27P3 5K monitor has some formidable specs for a fair price. Apple’s Studio Display has its shortcomings , especially when you consider its lofty $1,599 price tag. But what if I told you that a more affordable 5K monitor that nearly matches its specs is less than a third of its price for Black Friday ? The 27-inch KTC H27P3 5K monitor is selling for $534.99 ($135 off) at Amazon , and even less at $509.99 ($160 off) directly from KTC when you click the on-page coupon while it’s still available. The H27P3 has an IPS display with 5120 x 2880 resolution, 60Hz refresh, HDR support, 65W USB-C PD charging (for a single-cable connection to a laptop), with DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 ports. Its 217 pixels per inch is just one pixel shy from matching the Studio Display’s 218 PPI count. Regardless, everything from text and images will look super sharp with no visible artifacts on a screen that’s so dense with pixels. KTC H27P3 27-inch 5K monitor ...

We handpicked 12 great gaming laptops that are hundreds off for Black Friday

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The Razer Blade 16 is discounted in various configurations, now as low as $1,600. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the absolute best moments of the year to buy a laptop. While several thin, lightweight productivity machines have dropped to their lowest prices, so have a batch of exciting, powerful gaming laptops. We handpicked several gaming laptops at a variety of price points and performance levels that are currently offering the biggest discounts. It’s easy to be tempted by super low prices on years-old hardware, but these are all options running the latest (or just last-gen) chips — ensuring your purchase goes years before feeling outdated. Below, you’ll find a little something for everyone, from the entry-level 1080p laptops that excel with games like Fortnite and Roblox to pricier options made to power through the latest AAA games at 2.5K resolution and high frame rates. Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) Our favorite gaming laptop that pulls double duty for everyday use an...

Intel could finally return to Apple computers in 2027

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Will Apple turn to Intel for production of its M-series chips in 2027? That’s what supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted on X Friday. Citing his latest industry surveys, Kuo says that Intel’s chances of becoming Apple’s latest “advanced-node supplier… has improved significantly” in recent weeks. Any deal with Intel would be significant considering the chipmaker famously missed out on supplying its own processors for the original iPhone . Apple now has a deal with Taiwan-based TSMC to supply silicon chips for its iPhone, iPad and Mac products. Intel expected to begin shipping Apple’s lowest-end M processor as early as 2027 There have long been market rumors that Intel could become an advanced-node foundry supplier to Apple, but visibility around this had remained low. My latest industry surveys, however, indicate that… — 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) November 28, 2025 Kuo says that Apple has a non-disclosure agreement with Intel to acquire the company’s 18AP PDK 0.9...

The Oura Ring 4 is still at its lowest price ever for Black Friday

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The newest Oura Ring 4 is still available from Amazon , Best Buy , and Oura for $249 — its lowest price to date — for Black Friday, which is about $100 off the standard retail price. Or you can save up to $150 if you’re going for the gold or rose gold models, since those are down from $500 to $350. That’s if you fancy. Oura Ring 4 Where to Buy: $349 $249 at Amazon $349 $249 at Best Buy $349 $249 at Oura The Oura Ring 4 is best known for its advanced sleep tracking, and I’ve found it pretty useful even though I don’t really like spending $5.99 a month to get the most out of the subscription. That subscription gives you more detailed sleep tracking, 24/7 heart rate data, temperature monitoring, SpO2 sensing, and more. It’s all the stuff you’d want monitored in case something gets out of whack. The latest Oura 4 model improves tracking of oxygen levels, your heart rate, and activities. Don’t sleep on the deal. Ha ha. See what I did there? Sleeping gadget. Anyway, where...

The 148 best Black Friday deals we’ve found so far — a ton of tech is over half off

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Now that the Thanksgiving dishes are put away and the last slice of pie is hidden in the back of the fridge, it’s time to turn your attention to the next major holiday: Black Friday. The biggest shopping day of the year has started, and as expected, there are tens of thousands of deals staring you in the face. The Verge found the ones that are actually worth considering.  Our team has spent an enormous amount of time looking through spreadsheets and e-mails to find gadgets that don’t go on sale very often, are down to their all-time low price, or both. In many cases, our reviews team has tested these gadgets — either for work or in their spare time — and can authoritatively vouch for their quality. Below you can find deals on everything from the AirPods Pro 3 and current-generation Kindle Paperwhite to some of our favorite non-tech essentials. There are also great discounts on streaming service subscriptions, including HBO Max , Paramount Plus , and a bundle comprising H...