theverge--2020-11-29--These are the best Cyber Monday TV deals

With a pair of next-gen video game consoles now on the market , it ’ s a very good time to be shopping for a new 4K TV that can best showcase their capabilities .
Even if gaming isn ’ t your thing , Cyber Monday always bring about excellent discounts on sets from many of the top brands like Samsung , LG , Vizio , Sony , TCL , and others .
Whether you ’ re ready to spend over $ 1,000 or are looking for something more on the budget side , odds are you can find something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than just a TV ?
Check out our updating list of the best Cyber Monday deals you can still get right now .
The best TV deals for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 owners The Xbox Series X and PS5 do much more than just play games in 4K .
They support HDR , variable refresh rate ( in the case of the X ) , and can output games at up to 120Hz .
This makes games feel smoother and more responsive than ever before .
Variable refresh can eliminate unsightly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate unnoticeable , and this — along with 120Hz support — is also something you ’ ll find on the $ 300 Xbox Series S. If you plan on getting one of the new consoles ( or already have ) , finding a TV that can get the most from them could be tricky .
Generally speaking , you ’ ll have to buy a very recent set , and you ’ ll want to ensure that it supports the newer HDMI 2.1 specification .
But buying a TV released this year doesn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bank .
I ’ ve picked out the below TVs as the best options you can get for one of the next-gen gaming consoles in 2020 .
All of them should take advantage of everything the Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , and PlayStation 5 can do .
• 48-inch : $ 1,449 at Best Buy for My Best Buy members • 65-inch : $ 1,849.99 at Best Buy for My Best Buy members | $ 1,999.99 at B & H Photo • Vizio ’ s Elevate Dolby Atmos soundbar , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ OLED TV , is also on sale at Best Buy for $ 600 ( normally $ 1,000 ) , though you may have to find one in a local store as it appears to be out of stock online .
It has rotating speakers that point upward for Atmos content and then rotate forward for regular stereo audio .
• 55-inch : $ 1,049.99 ( normally $ 1,299.99 ) at Best Buy | Samsung | B & H Photo As the maker of the PS5 , you ’ d hope Sony ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the console .
The X900H fits that bill , though some of the OLED picks are a better overall package .
• 75-inch : $ 1,569.99 at Best Buy for My Best Buy members | B & H Photo • 65-inch : $ 969.99 at Best Buy for My Best Buy members | $ 1,098 at B & H Photo TCL ’ s latest 6 Series TV has tremendous picture quality for the price and supports those next-gen gaming features including 4K at 120Hz and variable refresh rate .
Plus , you get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find pretty much any streaming app you need right on the TV itself .
If next-gen gaming isn ’ t in the cards for your new TV ( or isn ’ t a priority ) , the options open up considerably .
This is one of those cases where if all you care about is a giant TV , it ’ s easy to score one for hundreds less than more premium models .
At just $ 529 from Best Buy , Samsung ’ s 70-inch 6 Series TV gets you 4K resolution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ built-in streaming apps — all for under $ 600 , let alone $ 1,000 .
Not everyone cares about having the absolute best , top-tier picture quality .
Thankfully , TVs have gotten to the point where spending $ 500 or less can still get you a set with a very enjoyable 4K image .
Some models still manage to include expanded HDR color in this price category , even if the difference won ’ t be as apparent as with more premium TVs that can get much brighter .

With a pair of next-gen video game consoles now on the market, it’s a very good time to be shopping for a new 4K TV that can best showcase their capabilities. Even if gaming isn’t your thing, Cyber Monday always bring about excellent discounts on sets from many of the top brands like Samsung, LG, Vizio, Sony, TCL, and others. Whether you’re ready to spend over $1,000 or are looking for something more on the budget side, odds are you can find something to your liking.
Looking for more than just a TV? Check out our updating list of the best Cyber Monday deals you can still get right now.
The best TV deals for Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 owners
The Xbox Series X and PS5 do much more than just play games in 4K. They support HDR, variable refresh rate (in the case of the X), and can output games at up to 120Hz. This makes games feel smoother and more responsive than ever before. Variable refresh can eliminate unsightly tearing and make any dips in frame rate unnoticeable, and this — along with 120Hz support — is also something you’ll find on the $300 Xbox Series S.
If you plan on getting one of the new consoles (or already have), finding a TV that can get the most from them could be tricky. Generally speaking, you’ll have to buy a very recent set, and you’ll want to ensure that it supports the newer HDMI 2.1 specification. But buying a TV released this year doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank.
I’ve picked out the below TVs as the best options you can get for one of the next-gen gaming consoles in 2020. All of them should take advantage of everything the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PlayStation 5 can do.
48-inch: $1,449 at Best Buy for My Best Buy members
65-inch: $1,849.99 at Best Buy for My Best Buy members | $1,999.99 at B&H Photo
LG BX OLED $ 1620 $ 1800 10 % off $ 1620 $ 1620 $ 1800 10 % off The 65-inch BX Series supports 4K at 120Hz, a variable refresh rate, and has all the HDMI 2.1 features you could want in a new TV. $1620 at Best Buy (65-inch)
65-inch: $1,799 at Best Buy
65-inch Vizio OLED: $1,499.99 at Best Buy
Vizio’s Elevate Dolby Atmos soundbar, designed as a perfect companion for the OLED TV, is also on sale at Best Buy for $600 (normally $1,000), though you may have to find one in a local store as it appears to be out of stock online. It has rotating speakers that point upward for Atmos content and then rotate forward for regular stereo audio.
Sony X900H
As the maker of the PS5, you’d hope Sony’s TVs would be a good match for the console. The X900H fits that bill, though some of the OLED picks are a better overall package.
Related Here are the best Black Friday deals happening at Best Buy
TCL 6 Series Roku TV
TCL’s latest 6 Series TV has tremendous 4K HDR picture quality for the price and supports those next-gen gaming features including 1440p resolution at 120Hz and variable refresh rate. Plus, you get built-in Roku software, so you can find pretty much any streaming app you need right on the TV itself.
Great 4K TVs for watching movies and TV
If next-gen gaming isn’t in the cards for your new TV (or isn’t a priority), the options open up considerably.
Sony A8H OLED 4K TV
Sony 65-inch A8H OLED TV $ 1500 $ 1900 21 % off $ 1500 $ 1500 $ 1900 21 % off Sony’s A8H OLED TV offers a pristine picture with perfect blacks. Sony also tunes the display performance differently than LG, leading to smoother motion when watching sports and high-speed action flicks. $1500 at Best Buy
Samsung 70-inch Class 6 Series 4K TV
This is one of those cases where if all you care about is a giant TV, it’s easy to score one for hundreds less than more premium models. At just $529 from Best Buy , Samsung’s 70-inch 6 Series TV gets you 4K resolution, HDR, and a slew of built-in streaming apps — all for under $600, let alone $1,000.
Giant TVs for small prices
Samsung 82-inch RU8000 4K HDR TV $ 1100 $ 1498 27 % off $ 1100 $ 1100 $ 1498 27 % off This colossal 82-inch TV Samsung is from last year’s lineup and gives you 4K picture with HDR and the “real game enhancer” feature for variable refresh rate / FreeSync and auto low latency mode. The one downside is its backlighting, which doesn’t use the superior full-array system of Samsung’s more premium series TVs. But if all you care about is a giant image without breaking the bank, this is a pretty solid choice. $1100 at Amazon
Hisense 85-inch H6510G Series 4K Android TV $ 1000 $ 1700 41 % off $ 1000 $ 1000 $ 1700 41 % off This massive set from Hisense offers 4K resolution, Dolby Vision HDR, and runs Google’s Android TV software, ensuring that you’ll have all the streaming apps you need right out of the box. It also comes with a voice remote for Google Assistant searches and shortcut buttons for Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other services. $1000 at Best Buy
Good 4K TVs on a budget
Not everyone cares about having the absolute best, top-tier picture quality. Thankfully, TVs have gotten to the point where spending $500 or less can still get you a set with a very enjoyable 4K image. Some models still manage to include expanded HDR color in this price category, even if the difference won’t be as apparent as with more premium TVs that can get much brighter.
TCL 4 Series 55-inch 4K TV
$199.99 at Best Buy
TCL 4 Series 75-inch 4K TV
$499.99 at Best Buy
Vizio 50-inch MQ6 series 4K HDR TV
$298 at Walmart
Toshiba 50-inch Fire TV Edition 4K HDR
$259.99 at Best Buy


theverge--2020-11-29--The best Cyber Monday deals on wireless earbuds

During Cyber Monday this year , you can expect to find many of the best wireless earbuds on sale for their lowest prices yet .
Apple ’ s AirPods Pro , Samsung ’ s Galaxy Buds Plus , and other popular models from Jabra , Sony , 1More , and more companies have never been more affordable .
If you haven ’ t yet treated yourself to a set of truly wireless earbuds that connect via Bluetooth , prepare to never look back to using wired earbuds .
We have collected deals across multiple retailers below , and they ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asking price .
As new deals become available or go out of stock , we ’ ll update this post .
If you ’ re looking for even more Cyber Monday deals , be sure to check out our continuously updated roundup with all of the best offers .
Apple ’ s AirPods Pro , pictured above , have seen some of the best sales for Cyber Monday .
Amazon and Walmart have both sold out of their doorbuster AirPods deals , but both Best Buy and B & H Photo have marked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ savings of $ 50 off the regular price .
For a simpler , less expensive set of AirPods that lack the Pro ’ s active noise cancellation and snug fit , the standard model is down to $ 119 ( normally $ 159 ) at Amazon , Best Buy , and other retailers .
It includes a wired charging case .
If you want AirPods that include a case that charges wirelessly via a wireless charger , that model is $ 140 now ( usually $ 199 ) at Amazon and $ 150 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ itself isn ’ t honoring the big discounts on AirPods this holiday , but it will give you a $ 25 gift card and the option for free engraving if you buy some through its online store between November 27th and November 30th .
Amazon has the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus for $ 100 , down from their usual $ 150 , while the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live for $ 130 in black or white ( usually $ 170 ) .
Jabra is offering a great deal on its previous-generation Elite 65t wireless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though , they ’ re commonly available for less ) , you can pick up a set at Best Buy or Amazon for $ 70 .
If you want features like noise cancellation , better sound quality , and a charging case that supports USB-C ( unlike the Elite 65t ’ s Micro USB case ) , check out the Jabra Elite 75t , their successor .
Normally $ 180 , they ’ re down to $ 140 .
Best Buy says it will discount the Elite 75t further by $ 10 on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final cost then will be $ 130 before tax .
1More ’ s ColorBuds are down to $ 80 from $ 100 at the company ’ s site and Amazon for Black Friday .
For the money , these offer some colorful style and crisp sound quality .
They deliver up to six hour of listening per charge , with up to 22 hours provided by the charging case .
To get the $ 80 price at Amazon , you ’ ll need to clip the coupon on the product page to knock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sony WF-XB700 wireless earbuds usually cost $ 130 , but they ’ re down to $ 68 at a few retailers , including Amazon , Best Buy , and more .
These are a solid pick if you ’ re looking for a snug fit and better sound quality than you might expect for this price range .
Anker ’ s Soundcore Liberty Air 2 normally cost $ 100 , but they ’ re $ 70 right now at Amazon .
In our roundup of the best budget-friendly wireless earbuds , my colleague @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for voice calls than any other model he tested in this price range .
The OnePlus Buds wireless earbuds cost $ 59 through the OnePlus site and from Amazon and B & H Photo .
They usually cost $ 79 .
The OnePlus Buds Z usually get our recommendation since they are just $ 50 , but for this deal , the standard Buds have larger drivers and a slightly more fashionable carrying case .
Amazon ’ s debut wireless earbuds , the Echo Buds , are back down to their lowest price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can snag a set for $ 80 .
For this price , they ’ re a good value since they feature Bose noise reduction technology and can now track your workouts .

Cyber Monday is over and most of these deals have expired, but we’ve rounded up the best deals still available here.
During Cyber Monday this year, you can expect to find many of the best wireless earbuds on sale for their lowest prices yet. Apple’s AirPods Pro, Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Plus, and other popular models from Jabra, Sony, 1More, and more companies have never been more affordable. If you haven’t yet treated yourself to a set of truly wireless earbuds that connect via Bluetooth, prepare to never look back to using wired earbuds.
We have collected deals across multiple retailers below, and they’re all significantly lower than their usual asking price. As new deals become available or go out of stock, we’ll update this post.
If you’re looking for even more Cyber Monday deals, be sure to check out our continuously updated roundup with all of the best offers.
Apple AirPod deals
Apple’s AirPods Pro, pictured above, have seen some of the best sales for Cyber Monday. Amazon and Walmart have both sold out of their doorbuster AirPods deals, but both Best Buy and B&H Photo have marked them down to $200, a savings of $50 off the regular price.
For a simpler, less expensive set of AirPods that lack the Pro’s active noise cancellation and snug fit, the standard model is down to $119 (normally $159) at Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers. It includes a wired charging case.
If you want AirPods that include a case that charges wirelessly via a wireless charger, that model is $140 now (usually $199) at Amazon and $150 at Best Buy and Walmart.
Apple itself isn’t honoring the big discounts on AirPods this holiday, but it will give you a $25 gift card and the option for free engraving if you buy some through its online store between November 27th and November 30th.
Related The best Cyber Monday deals on Apple devices
Sony wireless earbud deals
Sony’s flagship true wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM3, have been discounted a lot this fall, but not as much as Walmart is selling them for right now. You can get them for just $152, a new low and an excellent price for noise-cancelling earbuds.
The Sony WF-XB700 wireless earbuds usually cost $130, but they’re down to $68 at a few retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, and more. These are a solid pick if you’re looking for a snug fit and better sound quality than you might expect for this price range.
Samsung Galaxy Bud deals
The Galaxy Buds Live are $140 at several retailers, but the best deal is at Best Buy. Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
Amazon has the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus for $100, down from their usual $150, while the bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live for $130 in black or white (usually $170).
For Cyber Monday, Woot has discounted the Galaxy Buds Live wireless earbuds to $110, which is $20 below their Black Friday sale price.
Jabra deals
Jabra is offering a great deal on its previous-generation Elite 65t wireless earbuds. Normally around $100 (though, they’re commonly available for less), you can pick up a set at Best Buy or Amazon for $70.
Jabra Elite 65t $ 55 $ 100 45 % off $ 55 $ 55 $ 100 45 % off Jabra’s previous-gen wireless earbuds have a subtle design and, for the price, offer strong battery life and a solid connection. They also come with a compact carrying case. $55 at Best Buy
If you want features like noise cancellation, better sound quality, and a charging case that supports USB-C (unlike the Elite 65t’s Micro USB case), check out the Jabra Elite 75t, their successor. Normally $180, they’re down to $119, which is the best price we’ve seen yet.
Related The best Cyber Monday deals on tech
Other earbud deals
1More’s ColorBuds are down to $80 from $100 at the company’s site and Amazon for Black Friday. For the money, these offer some colorful style and crisp sound quality. They deliver up to six hour of listening per charge, with up to 22 hours provided by the charging case. To get the $80 price at Amazon, you’ll need to clip the coupon on the product page to knock $20 off the cost.
Anker’s Soundcore Liberty Air 2 normally cost $100, but they’re $70 right now at Amazon. In our roundup of the best budget-friendly wireless earbuds, my colleague Chris Welch said these have better microphones for voice calls than any other model he tested in this price range.
The OnePlus Buds wireless earbuds cost $59 through the OnePlus site and from Amazon and B&H Photo. They usually cost $79. The OnePlus Buds Z usually get our recommendation since they are just $50, but for this deal, the standard Buds have larger drivers and a slightly more fashionable carrying case.
Amazon’s debut wireless earbuds, the Echo Buds, are back down to their lowest price at Amazon. Normally $130, you can snag a set for $80. For this price, they’re a good value since they feature Bose noise reduction technology and can now track your workouts.
Amazon Echo Buds $ 40 $ 130 69 % off $ 40 $ 40 $ 130 69 % off Amazon’s original Echo Buds offer features like Bose noise reduction and a customizable fit, along with great audio at a lower price than most competitors. $40 at Woot


theverge--2020-11-29--New trailers: Small Axe: Red White and Blue, Equinox, Sweet Home, and more

I would like to discuss my THOUGHTS about the Netflix movie Happiest Season with you all but I don ’ t want to spoil the ending if you have not seen it .
Suffice to say it could have used 100 percent more of both Aubrey Plaza and Dan Levy .
The ending was ... disappointing .
Like VERY .
It ’ s fine , but man I was hoping a Hallmark-esque LGBTQ rom-com might go with a more unexpected ending .
K-Stew deserved better .
So as not to become too ensconced in holiday rom-com land , I just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those streaming algorithms guessing .
Before we get to the latest new trailers , in honor of the original Darth Vader , David Prowse , who died this weekend , let ’ s watch the original trailer for The Empire Strikes Back .
I know better than to try to argue which Star Wars films are the “ best , ” so I ’ ll just say that Empire has always been my favorite of the bunch .
YMMV .
Love that groovy voiceover that promises “ a galactic odyssey against oppression.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a bus accident 20 years earlier gets a call on-air from someone who claims he knows what happened .
Alternate realities , ya ’ ll !
Equinox is based on the hit Danish podcast Equinox 1985 , and both the podcast and the series were created and written by Danish director Tea Lindeburg .
Danica Cucic stars in Equinox , a six-part series which hits Netflix December 30th .
A boy falls for a girl who is terminally ill and he tries to give her a full life contained in one year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ about dying teenagers who fall in love but look how cute these kids are !
Jaden Smith and Cara Delevingne star in Life in a Year , which is now playing on Amazon Prime Video .
A wealthy Vietnamese-American family is the subject of this HBO Max reality show that has been described as a cross between Keeping up with the Kardashians and Crazy Rich Asians ( with maybe a bit of Succession thrown in ) .
Bring on the drama .
House of Ho drops December 10th .
A guy moves into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into monsters , which he and some neighbors have to fight in order to survive and not become monsters themselves .
Based on the popular Korean cartoon series of the same name , Sweet Home debuts on Netflix December 18th .
The latest entry in Steve McQueen ’ s Small Axe series stars John Boyega as a guy who tries to become a police officer after witnessing his father being attacked by cops .
Honestly can ’ t wait to see this latest installment— it ’ s not quite right to say “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its own movie .
Small Axe : Red , White and Blue hits Amazon Prime Video December 4th .

I would like to discuss my THOUGHTS about the movie Happiest Season with you all but I don’t want to spoil the ending if you have not seen it. Suffice to say it could have used 100 percent more of both Aubrey Plaza and Dan Levy. The ending was... disappointing. Like VERY. It’s fine, but man I was hoping a Hallmark-esque LGBTQ rom-com might go with a more unexpected ending. K-Stew deserved better.
So as not to become too ensconced in holiday rom-com land, I just started The Undoing. Gotta keep those streaming algorithms guessing.
Before we get to the latest new trailers, in honor of the original Darth Vader, David Prowse, who died this weekend, let’s watch the original trailer for The Empire Strikes Back.
The Empire Strikes Back
I know better than to try to argue which Star Wars films are the “best,” so I’ll just say that Empire has always been my favorite of the bunch. YMMV. Love that groovy voiceover that promises “a galactic odyssey against oppression.”
Equinox
A radio host whose sister disappeared in a bus accident 20 years earlier gets a call on-air from someone who claims he knows what happened. Alternate realities, ya’ll! Equinox is based on the hit Danish podcast Equinox 1985, and both the podcast and the series were created and written by Danish director Tea Lindeburg. Danica Cucic stars in Equinox, a six-part series which hits Netflix December 30th.
Life in a Year
A boy falls for a girl who is terminally ill and he tries to give her a full life contained in one year. Yes, we have seen similar plots about dying teenagers who fall in love but look how cute these kids are! Jaden Smith and Cara Delevingne star in Life in a Year, which is now playing on Amazon Prime Video.
House of Ho
A wealthy Vietnamese-American family is the subject of this HBO Max reality show that has been described as a cross between Keeping up with the Kardashians and Crazy Rich Asians (with maybe a bit of Succession thrown in). Bring on the drama. House of Ho drops December 10th.
Sweet Home
A guy moves into a new apartment and people start turning into monsters, which he and some neighbors have to fight in order to survive and not become monsters themselves. Based on the popular Korean cartoon series of the same name, Sweet Home debuts on Netflix December 18th.
Small Axe: Red, White and Blue


theverge--2020-11-29--The best Cyber Monday deals on noise-canceling headphones

Noise-canceling headphones are an important piece of tech if you enjoy having zero distractions or outside noise while you jam to funky tunes or listen to podcasts .
And , as you might have expected , Cyber Monday is a good time to invest .
While not as convenient as popping earbuds into your ears , noise-canceling headphones do a better job of erasing sound distractions when stacked up against popular wireless earbuds like Apple ’ s AirPods Pro or Jabra ’ s 75t .
But if you prefer earbuds over headphones , we have rounded up the best wireless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are picking out all of the best deals going on right now on several brands that offer noise-canceling headphones .
If you want more deals for other tech categories , check out our best Cyber Monday deals post .
While these may look familiar compared to the incredible 1000XM3s , Sony ’ s WH-1000XM4 headphones are some of the best on the market if you want a pair of over-the-ear headphones with noise-canceling capabilities .
When stacked up against their predecessors , the 1000XM4s allow users the ability to pair two devices via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Noise Cancelling Headphones 700s .
These headphones released in August , but they have been frequently discounted the last several months .
And right now , Amazon and Best Buy have the headphones marked down to $ 278 .
Sony ’ s midrange noise-canceling headphones , the XB900N , are at a discounted price .
Normally , these headphones cost $ 248 , but you can get them for $ 123 at Amazon and Best Buy .
Although these headphones are not as effective at active noise cancellation as the WH-1000XM4s , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you need peace and quiet but want to keep your budget under $ 200 .
Sony ’ s WH-CH710 have also seen a price cut this Black Friday .
Normally , these headphones cost $ 200 , but you can get them for just $ 88 at Amazon and Best Buy .
The WH-CH710s offer AI noise cancellation , which , according to Sony , means the product “ constantly analyzes environmental ambient sound components , and automatically selects the most effective noise-canceling mode for users ’ surroundings.
” If you need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you will primarily use for videoconferencing or phone calls , you can ’ t go wrong with the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 by Bose .
These headphones also allow you to connect two devices simultaneously .
You can get Bose ’ s excellent Noise Cancelling 700 Headphones for $ 299 at Amazon , Best Buy , B & H Photo .
Sadly , this deal is only available in “ soapstone white ” at all of these retailers .
If you are not a fan of the white color option , you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 339 in other colors .
The Beats Solo Pro headphones are our best pick for on-ear noise-canceling headphones .
They are the best choice for working out , thanks to great sweat resistance and strong clamping force , allowing the headphones to stay on your head while you move around .
Right now , Best Buy has them for as low as $ 170 in light blue , dark blue , or red ( part of the “ More Matte ” collection ) .
Or you can buy them for $ 230 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ B & H Photo also has the headphones on sale , starting at $ 200 if you buy them in red .
If you want a good pair of noise-canceling headphones and you have a higher budget to work with , Sennheiser ’ s third-generation Momentum Wireless headphones are one of the best options .
These headphones come with adequate noise cancellation along with bass-rich and detailed sound output .
These headphones are also very good for extended use even if you wear glasses , so you do not need to worry about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while listening to long podcast episodes or while on a long train ride .
Normally $ 400 , you can get these headphones for $ 338 at Amazon ( black only ) or $ 350 at Best Buy .
Speaking of headphones that offer amazing sound quality and noise cancellation , Shure ’ s Aonic 50 headphones are another alternative that come in an interesting build .
These headphones use Bluetooth 5 Wireless technology , have a 20-hour battery life , and support advanced codecs like LDAC .
Normally , the Aonic 50s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but you can get them for $ 299 at Amazon or $ 300 at Best Buy .

Noise-canceling headphones are an important piece of tech if you enjoy having zero distractions or outside noise while you jam to funky tunes or listen to podcasts. And, as you might have expected, Cyber Monday is a good time to invest.
While not as convenient as popping earbuds into your ears, noise-canceling headphones do a better job of erasing sound distractions when stacked up against popular wireless earbuds like Apple’s AirPods Pro or Jabra’s 75t. But if you prefer earbuds over headphones, we have rounded up the best wireless earbud deals this Black Friday.
We are picking out all of the best deals going on right now on several brands that offer noise-canceling headphones. If you want more deals for other tech categories, check out our best Cyber Monday deals post.
Sony headphones deals
Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones. Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
While these may look familiar compared to the incredible 1000XM3s, Sony’s WH-1000XM4 headphones are some of the best on the market if you want a pair of over-the-ear headphones with noise-canceling capabilities. When stacked up against their predecessors, the 1000XM4s allow users the ability to pair two devices via Bluetooth simultaneously, much like the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700s.
These headphones released in August, but they have been frequently discounted the last several months. And right now, Amazon and Best Buy have the headphones marked down to $278.
Although these headphones are not as effective at active noise cancellation as the WH-1000XM4s, the XB900N will get things a little quieter if you need peace and quiet but want to keep your budget under $200.
Sony’s WH-CH710 have also seen a price cut this Black Friday. Normally, these headphones cost $200, but you can get them for just $88 at Amazon and Best Buy. The WH-CH710s offer AI noise cancellation, which, according to Sony, means the product “constantly analyzes environmental ambient sound components, and automatically selects the most effective noise-canceling mode for users’ surroundings.”
Sony WH-CH710N headphone bundle $ 178 $ 190 6 % off $ 178 $ 178 $ 190 6 % off Sony’s wireless headphones offer AI noise cancellation and up to 35 hours of battery life on a single charge. In addition to the headphones, this bundle also comes with Energizer UE20003PQ power bank and a microfiber cleaning cloth. $178 at Adorama
Bose headphone deals
Bose’s Noise Canceling 700 wireless headphones. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
If you need a reliable pair of noise-canceling headphones that you will primarily use for videoconferencing or phone calls, you can’t go wrong with the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 by Bose. These headphones also allow you to connect two devices simultaneously.
You can get Bose’s excellent Noise Cancelling 700 Headphones for $299 at Amazon, Best Buy, B&H Photo , and Dell . Sadly, this deal is only available in “soapstone white” at all of these retailers. If you are not a fan of the white color option, you can get the Bose 700 headphones for $339 in other colors.
Bose Noise Cancelling 700 Headphones (Certified Refurbished) $ 224 $ 380 41 % off $ 224 $ 224 $ 380 41 % off Bose’s flagship over-the-ear headphones allow you to connect two devices simultaneously and have a more modern design compared to other Bose headphones. You can grab a pair of Certified Refurbished ones for $224 (before tax) with code PREZDAY20 entered at checkout. $224 at eBay
Beats deals
Beats Solo Pro. Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
The Beats Solo Pro headphones are our best pick for on-ear noise-canceling headphones. They are the best choice for working out, thanks to great sweat resistance and strong clamping force, allowing the headphones to stay on your head while you move around.
Beats Solo Pro $ 145 $ 300 52 % off $ 145 $ 145 $ 300 52 % off Our top pick for best on-ear noise-canceling headphones. The Beats Solo Pro are ideal if you need a durable pair of headphones while you work out. $145 at Woot
For Cyber Monday, the Beats Studio 3 over-ear noise-canceling headphones are $165 at Woot. They rarely go below $200 during sale events, so this is particularly good.
Other headphone deals
Sennheiser Momentum Wireless (third-generation).
If you want a good pair of noise-canceling headphones and you have a higher budget to work with, Sennheiser’s third-generation Momentum Wireless headphones are one of the best options. These headphones come with adequate noise cancellation along with bass-rich and detailed sound output. These headphones are also very good for extended use even if you wear glasses, so you do not need to worry about discomfort if you want to wear these while listening to long podcast episodes or while on a long train ride.
Normally $400, you can get these headphones for $346 at Amazon (white only) or $350 at Best Buy.
Speaking of headphones that offer amazing sound quality and noise cancellation, Shure’s Aonic 50 headphones are another alternative that come in an interesting build. These headphones use Bluetooth 5 Wireless technology, have a 20-hour battery life, and support advanced codecs like LDAC.
Normally, the Aonic 50s would set you back $400, but you can get them for $299 at Amazon or $300 at Best Buy.


theverge--2020-11-29--The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on games

Let ’ s be honest : gaming is expensive , but the holiday season is a good time to take advantage of deals and sales and buy more than one game .
Whether you are adding games to your personal library for your backlog , or you are planning to buy some games for a friend or family member , retailers like Amazon , GameStop , and Target have various discounts on titles .
If you are planning to buy a PS5 or an Xbox Series X / S during this time , please keep in mind that both are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and are receiving irregular restocks at retailers .
But if you are looking for games on PS4 , Xbox One , and Switch , there are many deals available right now .
If you own a next-gen console , several of these games on PS4 and Xbox One are either backward compatible or include a free upgrade .
If you are looking for more deals on tech and gadgets , check out our article where we highlight the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals worth your time and money .
• Hyrule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 at Amazon ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price yet .
• Metro Redux is $ 20 at GameStop ( usually $ 30 ) , its lowest price yet .
• Paper Mario : The Origami King is $ 50 at Amazon ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price yet .
• Fire Emblem : Three Houses is $ 27 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price yet .
• Just Dance 2021 is $ 30 at Best Buy and Target ( usually $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far .
• Super Mario 3D All Stars is $ 50 at Walmart and $ 55 at Adorama ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price yet .
• Luigi ’ s Mansion 3 is $ 40 at GameStop , and Target ( usually $ 60 ) , lower than the best-ever price .
• The Legend of Zelda : Link ’ s Awakening is $ 40 at GameStop , and Target ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price .
• A digital copy of Hollow Knight is $ 7.50 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Target ( usually $ 15 ) , the lowest price it ’ s been .
• Mario Tennis Aces is $ 27 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) , lower than best price .
• New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is $ 27 at GameStop ( usually $ 50 ) , the lowest price ever .
• NBA 2K21 is $ 27 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price .
• Splatoon 2 is $ 35 at Target ( usually $ 60 ) , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Sonic Mania Plus and Team Sonic Racing Double Pack is $ 25 at Target and $ 30 at GameStop ( usually $ 40 ) , the lowest price ever .
• Super Mario Maker 2 is $ 40 at GameStop and Target ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price .
• Yoshi ’ s Crafted World is $ 27 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) , matching the lowest price ever .
• You can get • One year of PlayStation Plus is $ 45 at Amazon , Best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ usually $ 60 ) .
• You can get a full year of PlayStation Now for $ 45 at Amazon , Best Buy , GameStop , and Newegg .
• A 2TB external hard drive is $ 70 at Amazon , Best Buy , GameStop , Newegg , and Target .
This is a great way to store older games if you plan to upgrade / own a PS5 so you don ’ t use limited space on your SSD on older titles .
• NBA 2K21 is $ 27 at GameStop and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the lowest price we ’ ve seen .
The PS5 version of NBA 2K21 is on sale for $ 61 at Amazon ( usually $ 70 ) .
Unfortunately if you buy the PS4 version of the game you will not get a free next-gen upgrade , unless you buy a specific version of the game .
• Yakuza : Like a Dragon - Day Ichi Edition is $ 40 at Amazon and Target ( usually $ 60 ) , the lowest price ever .
• Watch Dogs Legion is $ 30 at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 60 ) , the lowest price ever .
The PS5 version is also on sale .
If you buy the PS4 version and upgrade to that console ’ s successor , you will receive the next-gen version free of charge .
• Persona 5 Royal Steel Book Launch Edition is $ 25 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) • Doom Eternal is $ 20 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price ever .
• Final Fantasy VII Remake is $ 25 at Target ( usually $ 60 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 21 is $ 27 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) , the lowest it ’ s been .
If you buy the PS4 version and upgrade to the PS5 , you will receive the next-gen version free of charge until FIFA 22 releases .
• Madden NFL 21 is $ 27 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) .
If you buy the PS4 version and upgrade to the PS5 , you will receive the next-gen version , free of charge until Madden 22 releases .
• Dishonored & Prey : The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Best Buy ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price yet .
• The Last of Us Part II is $ 30 at Amazon , Best Buy , GameStop , and Target ( usually $ 60 ) , the lowest price ever .
• Ghost of Tsushima is $ 40 at Amazon , Best Buy , GameStop , Target , and Walmart ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price .
• Star Wars Squadrons is $ 17 at GameStop ( usually $ 40 ) , the lowest price ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( usually $ 40 ) • You can get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $ 19 at Target ( usually $ 45 ) .
Or for $ 22 at Best Buy and Newegg .
• You can get a $ 50 Xbox gift card for only $ 45 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 50 ) .
This gift card can be used to buy games , add-ons , and even devices on the Microsoft Store , this includes a new controller or a new Xbox console .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ funds , you can get a $ 100 Xbox gift card for only $ 90 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 100 ) • Xbox wireless controllers are $ 39 each ( usually $ 50 to $ 60 each ) .
These controllers are compatible with PC , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , and Xbox Series S. • Western Digital ’ s 1TB P10 Game Drive for Xbox One with two-months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is $ 55 at Microsoft ( usually $ 65 ) .
• You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for $ 70 at Amazon , Best Buy , GameStop , Newegg , and Target .
This is a great way to store your older games if you plan to upgrade / own an Xbox Series X / S so you do not use limited space on your SSD .
• Western Digital ’ s 3TB P10 Game Drive for Xbox One with two-months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is $ 100 at Microsoft ( usually $ 110 ) .
This is a great way to store your older games if you plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ S so you do not use your limited SSD .
• Yakuza : Like a Dragon - Day Ichi Edition is $ 40 at Amazon and Target ( usually $ 60 ) , the lowest price ever .
If you buy the Xbox One version and upgrade to that console ’ s successor , you will receive the next-gen version free of charge .
• NBA 2K21 is $ 27 at GameStop and Amazon ( usually $ 60 ) , the lowest price ever .
The Xbox Series X / S version of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for $ 61 ( usually $ 70 ) .
Unfortunately , NBA 2K21 does not include a next-gen upgrade unless you buy a specific version of the game .
• Watch Dogs Legion is $ 30 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price ever .
If you buy the Xbox One version and upgrade to that console ’ s successor , you will receive the next-gen version free of charge .
• Star Wars Squadrons is $ 17 at GameStop ( usually $ 40 ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Ori and the Will of the Wisps is $ 13 at Best Buy ( usually $ 30 ) , the lowest price ever .
If you own or buy an Xbox Series X / S , you will receive a free upgrade for this game via Smart Delivery .
• FIFA 21 is $ 27 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) , the lowest price ever .
If you buy the Xbox One version and upgrade to the Series X / S , you will receive the next-gen version free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Madden NFL 21 is $ 27 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) , the lowest price ever .
If you buy the Xbox One version and upgrade to the Xbox Series X / S , you will receive the next-gen version free of charge until Madden 22 releases .
• Doom Eternal is $ 20 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price .
• Dishonored & Prey : The Arkane Collection is $ 20 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 5 at Best Buy ( usually $ 30 ) , the lowest price ever .
If you own or buy an Xbox Series X / S , you will receive a free upgrade for this game via Smart Delivery .
• You can get a $ 100 Xbox gift card for only $ 89 at • is $ 25 at Amazon ( usually $ 40 ) • is $ 60 at Newegg with code ( usually $ 70 ) .
This version includes digital copies for both the Xbox One and Xbox @ @ @ @ @ @ @ game .
• Razer ’ s Wolverine Tournament Edition wired controller is $ 108 at Amazon ( usually $ 120 ) .
The controller is also compatible on Xbox One and Xbox Series X & Series S. • Control : Ultimate Edition is $ 17 at Green Man Gaming and GOG ( usually $ 40 ) .
• Deathloop ( pre-order ) is $ 48 at Green Man Gaming with code WINTER20 ( usually $ 60 ) .
• Halo : The Master Chief Collection is $ 26 at Microsoft ( usually $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Will of the Wisps is $ 15 at Microsoft ( usually $ 30 ) .
• Doom Eternal is $ 20 at Green Man Gaming ( usually $ 60 ) .
• Death Stranding is $ 25 at Green Man Gaming ( usually $ 60 ) .
• The Jackbox Party Pack 7 is $ 20 ( usually $ 30 ) • Red Dead Redemption 2 is $ 37 at Green Man Gaming ( usually $ 60 ) .
• Star Wars Jedi : Fallen Order is $ 24 at Green Man Gaming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Star Wars : Squadrons is $ 21 at Fanatical and $ 24 at Green Man Gaming ( usually $ 40 ) .
• Hellblade : Senua ’ s Sacrifice is $ 8 at GOG ( usually $ 30 ) .
• Metro Exodus is $ 14 at Fanatical ( usually $ 40 ) .
• Metro Exodus - Gold Edition is $ 22 at Fanatical ( usually $ 65 ) .
• Fall Guys : Ultimate Knockout is $ 16 on Steam ( usually $ 20 ) .
• Among Us is $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 36 at Green Man Gaming ( usually $ 60 ) .

Cyber Monday is over and most of these deals have expired, but we’ve rounded up the best deals still available here.
Let’s be honest: gaming is expensive, but the holiday season is a good time to take advantage of deals and sales and buy more than one game. Whether you are adding games to your personal library for your backlog, or you are planning to buy some games for a friend or family member, retailers like Amazon, GameStop, and Target have various discounts on titles.
If you are planning to buy a PS5 or an Xbox Series X / S during this time, please keep in mind that both are in high demand, limited supply, and are receiving irregular restocks at retailers. But if you are looking for games on PS4, Xbox One, and Switch, there are many deals available right now. If you own a next-gen console, several of these games on PS4 and Xbox One are either backward compatible or include a free upgrade.
If you are looking for more deals on tech and gadgets, check out our article where we highlight the best Cyber Monday deals worth your time and money.
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theverge--2020-11-29--The mysterious Utah monolith has disappeared

The Utah monolith has now disappeared almost as abruptly as it was discovered .
The Utah Bureau of Land Management released a statement that the “ illegally installed structure ” had been removed from its public lands by an unknown party , likely on November 27th , after receiving national and international attention .
“ The BLM did not remove the structure which is considered private property , ” according to the statement posted to the agency ’ s Facebook page .
“ We do not investigate crimes involving private property which are handled by the local sheriff ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ object was first discovered by the Utah Department of Public Safety during a sheep-counting expedition in the Utah desert on November 18th .
There was “ no obvious indication ” where it came from or who put it there .
The agency posted photos of the monolith to Instagram and its website .
But it avoided mentioning the structure ’ s exact location , warning that it was very remote , and “ if individuals were to attempt to visit the area , there is a significant possibility they may become stranded and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did not stop internet sleuths from trying to ascertain where the monolith was , who may have put it there , and when , questions that are still without official confirmation .

The Utah monolith has now disappeared almost as abruptly as it was discovered.
The Utah Bureau of Land Management released a statement that the “illegally installed structure” had been removed from its public lands by an unknown party, likely on November 27th, after receiving national and international attention.
“The BLM did not remove the structure which is considered private property,” according to the statement posted to the agency’s Facebook page. “We do not investigate crimes involving private property which are handled by the local sheriff’s office.”
The 10- to 12-foot steel object was first discovered by the Utah Department of Public Safety during a sheep-counting expedition in the Utah desert on November 18th. There was “no obvious indication” where it came from or who put it there. The agency posted photos of the monolith to Instagram and its website. But it avoided mentioning the structure’s exact location, warning that it was very remote, and “if individuals were to attempt to visit the area, there is a significant possibility they may become stranded and require rescue.”


theverge--2020-11-29--The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday GameStop deals include steep discounts on several PS4, Switch

The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday GameStop deals include steep discounts on several PS4, Switch, and Xbox One games

If you are a gamer looking to expand your gaming library , this time of year is an ideal time to get a ton of games for less .
Like many other retailers , GameStop is slashing the prices on many products .
While the next-gen consoles , the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S are still being restocked at various retailers , the restocks are irregular and the supply is limited .
If you are not trying to buy a next-gen console during Black Friday or Cyber Monday , you can save a ton of cash on many games released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Xbox One , this includes some of the most popular games released this year , such as Doom Eternal , Ghosts of Tsushima , The Last of Us Part II , Yakuza : Like a Dragon , and Watch Dogs : Legion .
• One year of PlayStation Plus is $ 45 ( usually $ 60 ) • A 2TB external hard drive is $ 70 ( usually $ 80 ) .
This is a great way to store older games if you plan to upgrade / own a PS5 so you don @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SSD on older titles .
• The Last of Us Part II is $ 30 ( usually $ 60 ) • Ghost of Tsushima is $ 40 ( usually $ 60 ) • NBA 2K21 is $ 30 ( usually $ 60 ) .
The game is also available on Switch and Xbox One .
• Star Wars Squadrons is $ 17 ( usually $ 40 ) .
The Xbox One version is also on sale .
• Fire Emblem : Three Houses is $ 27 ( usually $ 60 ) • Just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 50 ) .
The PS5 , PS4 , and Xbox One versions are also on sale .
• The Legend of Zelda : Link ’ s Awakening is $ 40 ( usually $ 60 ) • New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is $ 27 ( usually $ 60 ) • Sonic Mania Plus and Team Sonic Racing Double Pack is $ 30 ( usually $ 40 ) • You can get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $ 30 ( usually $ 45 ) • You can buy a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( usually $ 80 ) .
This is a great way to store your older games if you plan to upgrade / own an Xbox Series X / S so you do not use limited space on your SSD .
• Watch Dogs Legion is $ 37 ( usually $ 60 ) .
The game is also available on the PS4 , PS5 , and Xbox Series X / S. If you buy either version and upgrade to that console ’ s successor , you will receive the next-gen version free of charge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wisps is $ 15 ( usually $ 30 ) .
If you own or buy an Xbox Series X / S , you will receive a free upgrade for this game via Smart Delivery .
• FIFA 21 is $ 27 ( usually $ 60 ) .
The game is also available on the PS4 , and if you buy either version and upgrade to that console ’ s successor , you will receive the next-gen version free of charge until FIFA 22 releases • Madden NFL 21 is $ 27 ( usually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also available on the PS4 , and if you buy either version and upgrade to that console ’ s successor you will receive the next-gen version , free of charge until Madden 22 releases • Doom Eternal is $ 17 ( usually $ 60 ) .
The game is also available on the PS4 .
• Gears 5 is $ 10 ( usually $ 30 ) .
If you own or buy an Xbox Series X / S , you will receive a free upgrade for this game via Smart Delivery .

If you are a gamer looking to expand your gaming library, this time of year is an ideal time to get a ton of games for less. Like many other retailers, GameStop is slashing the prices on many products.
While the next-gen consoles, the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S are still being restocked at various retailers, the restocks are irregular and the supply is limited. If you are not trying to buy a next-gen console during Black Friday or Cyber Monday, you can save a ton of cash on many games released for the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One, this includes some of the most popular games released this year, such as Doom Eternal, Ghosts of Tsushima, The Last of Us Part II, Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and Watch Dogs: Legion.


theverge--2020-11-29--The best Cyber Monday deals on Google devices

Google ’ s line of products has expanded quite a bit over the years , and a bunch of them are discounted for Cyber Monday .
You can find discounts on Nest smart speakers and smart displays , mesh Wi-Fi routers , Pixel phones , Stadia gaming setups , and smart thermostats .
Most of the sales are available at a variety of retailers ; we ’ ve linked the most popular ones for each below .
If you ’ re looking for even more Cyber Monday deals , be sure to check out our continuously updated list of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of sales on Google ’ s Pixel phones this year , but if you ’ ve been eying a Pixel 5 or a 4A 5G , there are a couple of ways to save a few bucks .
• The Pixel 5 is $ 50 off its usual $ 700 price at several retailers , including the Google Store , Amazon , Best Buy , and B & H Photo .
For $ 650 , you ’ ll get the unlocked version of the phone in either the “ just black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Pixel 5 activated on Verizon for $ 499 at Best Buy , $ 200 off its regular price • Pixel 4A 5G for $ 299 for new Google Fi customers , $ 200 off its regular price Google ’ s Nest Wifi system is a Wi-Fi 5 mesh router that ’ s good for internet speeds up to 500Mbps .
It ’ s easy to set up and can cover up to 4,400 square feet with just two units .
The brand-new Nest Audio is available at a discount if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a time , while the Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max are both aggressively discounted this year .
If you need a bigger smart speaker , the Home Max is down to its lowest price ever .
On the other side of the spectrum , the tiny Nest Home Mini is down to $ 18.99 , its lowest price ever .
If you ’ re looking to get into the Nest smart home ecosystem , both the top of the line Nest Learning Thermostat and the Nest Hello doorbell camera are discounted by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ controlled using the Google Assistant through one of the smart displays or speakers listed above .
The Stadia Premiere kit , which includes the Stadia controller and a Chromecast Ultra , is marked down to $ 69.99 at the Google Store or $ 74.99 at Best Buy .
If you don ’ t need the Chromecast , you can get the controller alone for $ 51.75 , a $ 17.25 discount from its regular price .

Google’s line of products has expanded quite a bit over the years, and a bunch of them are discounted for Cyber Monday. You can find discounts on Nest smart speakers and smart displays, mesh Wi-Fi routers, Pixel phones, Stadia gaming setups, and smart thermostats.
Most of the sales are available at a variety of retailers; we’ve linked the most popular ones for each below.
If you’re looking for even more Cyber Monday deals, be sure to check out our continuously updated list of the best deals.
Google Pixel phone deals
There aren’t a lot of sales on Google’s Pixel phones this year, but if you’ve been eying a Pixel 5 or a 4A 5G, there are a couple of ways to save a few bucks.
The Pixel 5 is $50 off its usual $700 price at several retailers, including the Google Store, Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo. For $650, you’ll get the unlocked version of the phone in either the “just black” or “sorta sage” color.
Google Pixel 5 (unlocked) $ 450 $ 699 36 % off $ 450 $ 450 $ 699 36 % off Google’s 2020 flagship phone comes in one size, with a six-inch OLED screen and 128GB of storage. $450 at Woot
Pixel 5 activated on Verizon for $499 at Best Buy, $200 off its regular price
Pixel 4A 5G for $299 for new Google Fi customers, $200 off its regular price
Nest Wifi mesh router deals
Google’s Nest Wifi system is a Wi-Fi 5 mesh router that’s good for internet speeds up to 500Mbps. It’s easy to set up and can cover up to 4,400 square feet with just two units.
Nest smart display and smart speaker deals
The brand-new Nest Audio is available at a discount if you’re willing to buy two at a time, while the Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max are both aggressively discounted this year. If you need a bigger smart speaker, the Home Max is down to its lowest price ever. On the other side of the spectrum, the tiny Nest Home Mini is down to $18.99, its lowest price ever.
Nest smart home deals
If you’re looking to get into the Nest smart home ecosystem, both the top of the line Nest Learning Thermostat and the Nest Hello doorbell camera are discounted by $50. Either one can be controlled using the Google Assistant through one of the smart displays or speakers listed above.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (third-generation) $ 179 $ 249 28 % off $ 179 $ 179 $ 249 28 % off The Nest Learning Thermostat is the original smart thermostat, complete with automatic adjustments, smart phone control, and the ability to go into an energy saving mode when you’re not home. $179 at Wellbots
Nest Doorbell (wired) $ 149 $ 229 35 % off $ 149 $ 149 $ 229 35 % off The Nest Doorbell (wired) is Google’s video doorbell for the Nest smart home system. It lets you see who is at the door on your phone or a Google Assistant smart display, even when you’re not home. Best of all, Wellbots is offering Verge readers an exclusive $80 off through June 19th when they use promo code VERGE80 at checkout. $149 at Wellbots
Google Stadia gaming deals
The Stadia Premiere kit, which includes the Stadia controller and a Chromecast Ultra, is marked down to $69.99 at the Google Store or $74.99 at Best Buy . If you don’t need the Chromecast, you can get the controller alone for $51.75, a $17.25 discount from its regular price.


theverge--2020-11-29--The best Cyber Monday phone deals

The best Cyber Monday phone deals

Cyber Monday is a good time of the year to consider upgrading your phone .
Whether you ’ re looking for a deal through a carrier or you ’ d rather get an unlocked phone , you can save during the holiday season .
The best deals on phones are on Android devices , including newer models from Google , Samsung , OnePlus , and more .
Predictably , these big price cuts don ’ t apply to iPhones .
Nothing new there , but there is a gift card promo happening if you are interested in picking one up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best deals we ’ ve found so far .
If you buy an unlocked phone , there won ’ t be any strings attached to the purchase .
If we include a carrier promotion , we ’ ll be sure to thoroughly list out each requirement necessary to get the deal .
Let ’ s get this one out of the way : Apple isn ’ t offering price cuts on any of its iPhone models , but you ’ ll get a $ 50 Apple gift card with the purchase of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ iPhone purchase made from its site between November 27th ( Black Friday ) and November 30th ( Cyber Monday ) .
The gift card can ’ t be applied to your iPhone purchase , though .
It ’ s for future use .
The Pixel 5 is $ 50 off its usual $ 700 price at several retailers , including the Google Store , Amazon , Best Buy , and B & H Photo .
For $ 650 , you ’ ll get the unlocked version of the phone in either the “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” color .
If you ’ re on Verizon and don ’ t mind activating a phone on Verizon to get a deal , you can save an extra $ 150 on top of that $ 50 discount at Best Buy .
You can either opt to pay $ 500 for the Pixel 5 or $ 20.86 each month for 24 months through a Verizon device payment plan .
Taking $ 200 off the Pixel 5 ’ s regular price is great .
You ’ ll just need to keep the phone on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ becomes unlocked .
The Pixel 4A with 5G is $ 200 off when new customers purchase it through the Google Fi MVNO service , resulting in a $ 299 final price .
If you ’ re an existing Google Fi subscriber , you can upgrade to the 4A with 5G and get $ 150 off , knocking the price down to $ 349 .
Not bad , considering that ’ s the same price as the standard Pixel 4A that doesn ’ t have 5G support .
The biggest price drops we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Galaxy S20 range of phones happened last week at eBay via the Microsoft Store , and those deals have yet to be beaten .
Currently , the best deal on a new Samsung phone is on the S20 FE 5G , the most affordable option .
Normally $ 700 , it ’ s down to $ 550 at several retailers , including Amazon , B & H Photo , Best Buy , and more .
You can also save a considerable amount on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus ( black , 128GB @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now selling for $ 842 , which is the lowest price we ’ ve seen for this phone .
It normally costs around $ 950 or more , depending on the color .
The OnePlus 8 Pro is $ 250 off its usual price at Amazon , while it ’ s $ 200 off from OnePlus ’ online store .
Normally $ 1,000 , it ’ s $ 750 .
This is OnePlus ’ most feature-packed phone yet , containing a 120Hz refresh rate display , wireless charging , 5G support ( sub6GHz @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Snapdragon 865 processor , 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage .
This deal is available for the “ onyx black ” and “ ultramarine blue ” colorways .
At the OnePlus site , you can get the standard OnePlus 8 for $ 200 off its usual price , costing $ 599 .
B & H Photo is actually offering a slightly bigger price cut of $ 230 off .
It shares a few similarities to the 8 Pro above , like the Snapdragon 865 processor , 12GB of RAM , and 256GB @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t have wireless charging and its camera array doesn ’ t quite stack up as favorably .
Also , it has a 90Hz refresh rate display compared to 120Hz on the 8 Pro , and the display itself is smaller ( about 6.5 inches versus 6.8 inches ) .
There ’ s an even cheaper version of the OnePlus 8 with the same specs , aside from the bump down from 12GB of RAM to 8GB , and from 256GB of storage to 128GB .
If you ’ re cool with that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ green ” color on the same page to see the price drop to $ 499 You can save on the TCL 10 Pro , one of our picks for the best budget-friendly phones you can buy .
Normally $ 450 , it ’ s $ 287 at Best Buy , and $ 315 at B & H Photo and Walmart .
This is a very affordable price for a phone with an OLED screen .
TCL has also discounted the TCL 10 5G UW on Verizon .
If you ’ re adding a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ account , you can get this 5G-ready phone that supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G networks for $ 5 per month for 24 months , totaling $ 120 versus the normal $ 400 cost .
This offer is available online only and will last through Cyber Monday .

Cyber Monday is a good time of the year to consider upgrading your phone. Whether you’re looking for a deal through a carrier or you’d rather get an unlocked phone, you can save during the holiday season. The best deals on phones are on Android devices, including newer models from Google, Samsung, OnePlus, and more. Predictably, these big price cuts don’t apply to iPhones. Nothing new there, but there is a gift card promo happening if you are interested in picking one up.
Below, you’ll find the best deals we’ve found so far. If you buy an unlocked phone, there won’t be any strings attached to the purchase. If we include a carrier promotion, we’ll be sure to thoroughly list out each requirement necessary to get the deal.
Apple iPhone deals
Let’s get this one out of the way: Apple isn’t offering price cuts on any of its iPhone models, but you’ll get a $50 Apple gift card with the purchase of one. This offer applies to any iPhone purchase made from its site between November 27th (Black Friday) and November 30th (Cyber Monday). The gift card can’t be applied to your iPhone purchase, though. It’s for future use.
At Best Buy, You can save up to $800 on the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro models, if you have a qualified trade-in and activation. You can also buy an iPhone SE starting at $200, if you trade in an iPhone 7 or newer model and have a qualified activation
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The Galaxy S20 FE 5G comes in many different colors.
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Samsung Galaxy phone deals
The best deal on a new Samsung phone is on the S20 FE 5G, the most affordable option. Normally $700, it’s down to $550 at several retailers, including Amazon, B&H Photo, Best Buy, and more.
You can save $250 on the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S20, bringing the price down to $750. For that price you get an unlocked S20 model that includes 128GB and is available in gray and blue.
You can also save a considerable amount on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus (128GB, unlocked). It’s now selling for $900 and any deal under $1,000 is a good price for this model. The deal is available in black, blue, and gray color options.
Normally $1,300, Samsung’s flagship S20 phone the Ultra is a great phone that does not come cheap. Fortunately, Amazon has a Cyber Monday deal that knocks $250 of an unlocked S20 Ultra, this brings the phone down to its lowest price yet of $,1049. The deal is available in black, bronze, and white colors.
Google Pixel deals
The Pixel 5 (right) next to the Pixel 4A 5G. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
The Pixel 5 is $50 off its usual $700 price at several retailers, including the Google Store, Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo. For $650, you’ll get the unlocked version of the phone in either the “just black” or “sorta sage” color.
Google Pixel 5 (unlocked) $ 450 $ 699 36 % off $ 450 $ 450 $ 699 36 % off Google’s 2020 flagship phone comes in one size, with a six-inch OLED screen and 128GB of storage. $450 at Woot
If you’re on Verizon and don’t mind activating a phone on Verizon to get a deal, you can save an extra $150 on top of that $50 discount at Best Buy. You can either opt to pay $500 for the Pixel 5 or $20.86 each month for 24 months through a Verizon device payment plan. Taking $200 off the Pixel 5’s regular price is great. You’ll just need to keep the phone on Verizon service for 60 days before it becomes unlocked.
The Pixel 4A 5G is $200 off for new Google Fi customers. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
The Pixel 4A with 5G is $200 off when new customers purchase it through the Google Fi MVNO service, resulting in a $299 final price. If you’re an existing Google Fi subscriber, you can upgrade to the 4A with 5G and get $150 off, knocking the price down to $349. Not bad, considering that’s the same price as the standard Pixel 4A that doesn’t have 5G support.
If the Pixel 4 is the phone you are looking for, you can buy an unlocked 64GB model at Amazon for as low as $523 if you purchase the white model. If you need more storage, the 128GB model is also on sale for $815 (also in white).
Over at Amazon, you can buy the Google Pixel 4 XL for $549 for 64GB or $920 for the 128GB model. Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Amazon has also discounted the Google Pixel 4 XL in white. The phone’s retail price has now been marked down to $549 for the 64GB model or $920 for the 128GB model. Like the Google Pixel 4, the 4 XL offers face unlock, a 90Hz refresh rate display, and an excellent camera.
At B&H Photo you can buy an unlocked 64GB Google Pixel 3A for $239, the lowest price for this phone to date. Unfortunately, that discount only applies to the purple color model. Amazon also has a deal on the Google Pixel 3A, bringing it down to its previous best-ever price of $279, but the deal is only available in white.
If you are looking for the Google Pixel 3A XL, both Amazon and B&H Photo have the phones discounted to $299. At Amazon, you can buy a Pixel 3A XL for $299 in black or white; if you are looking for the purple color, B&H has that model discounted to $299.
OnePlus phone deals
The OnePlus 8 Pro is $250 off its usual price at Amazon, while it’s $200 off from OnePlus’ online store. Normally $1,000, it’s $750. This is OnePlus’ most feature-packed phone yet, containing a 120Hz refresh rate display, wireless charging, 5G support (sub6GHz only for this model), the Snapdragon 865 processor, 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. This deal is available for the “onyx black” and “ultramarine blue” colorways.
OnePlus 8 Pro $ 750 $ 1000 25 % off $ 750 $ 750 $ 1000 25 % off The OnePlus 8 Pro is filled to the brim with high-end features, like fast charging, a 120Hz refresh rate display, wireless charging, a fast Snapdragon 865 processor, and lots of RAM. $750 at Amazon$800 at OnePlus
A few variations of the OnePlus 8 are $200 off during Black Friday week, starting at $500. Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
At the OnePlus site, you can get the standard OnePlus 8 for $200 off its usual price, costing $599. B&H Photo is actually offering a slightly bigger price cut of $230 off. It shares a few similarities to the 8 Pro above, like the Snapdragon 865 processor, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. Though, it doesn’t have wireless charging and its camera array doesn’t quite stack up as favorably. Also, it has a 90Hz refresh rate display compared to 120Hz on the 8 Pro, and the display itself is smaller (about 6.5 inches versus 6.8 inches).
The OnePlus 8T normally costs $749, but if you are looking for this phone at a discounted price and is unlocked, you can buy the phone for $630 at Amazon. This configuration includes 256GB of storage, a smooth 120Hz display, and 12GB of RAM. The deal is available in green and silver.
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Other phone deals
Photo by Jon Porter / The Verge
You can save on the TCL 10 Pro, one of our picks for the best budget-friendly phones you can buy. Normally $450, it’s $287 at Best Buy, and $315 at B&H Photo and Walmart. This is a very affordable price for a phone with an OLED screen.
TCL has also discounted the TCL 10 5G UW on Verizon. If you’re adding a new Unlimited line of service to your account, you can get this 5G-ready phone that supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G networks for $5 per month for 24 months, totaling $120 versus the normal $400 cost. This offer is available online only and will last through Cyber Monday.


theverge--2020-11-29--The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on PC accessories

When it comes to PC accessories , I always felt that Black Friday and Cyber Monday were some of the best times of the year to buy new PC-related products .
If you are planning to upgrade or even build your very own PC , Black Friday is a good time to save money on the parts you need for your rig .
Several retailers are also discounting PC accessories such as gaming headsets and monitors .
If you are looking for some PC games , you can check out our post that focuses on the best gaming deals .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ deals , we have rounded up the best Black Friday deals across all the major retailers .
• Razer Kraken Tournament Edition surround sound wired gaming headset is $ 55 at Amazon ( usually $ 100 ) • HyperX ’ s Cloud Flight II wired gaming headset is $ 79 at Amazon ( usually $ 100 ) .
The headset is also $ 80 at Best Buy • Logitech ’ s G Pro wired gaming headset is $ 92 at Amazon and Newegg ( usually $ 100 ) • Logitech ’ s G733 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 120 at Best Buy and Newegg ( usually $ 130 ) .
Amazon has also discounted the black and white models for $ 120 • Logitech G633 Artemis Spectrum wired gaming headset is $ 125 at Amazon ( usually $ 150 ) • HyperX ’ s Cloud Flight wireless gaming headset is $ 131 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 140 ) • Bose ’ s QC 35 II gaming headset is $ 296 at Amazon ( usually $ 330 ) .
The headset is also on sale for $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • are $ 150 at Amazon ( usually $ 200 ) • is $ 80 at Amazon ( usually $ 100 ) • is $ 80 at Amazon and • is $ 40 at Best Buy ( usually $ 70 ) • is $ 100 at Amazon ( usually $ 130 ) • Logitech ’ s G203 Lightsync wired gaming mouse in black is $ 15 at Best Buy ( usually $ 40 ) • Logitech ’ s G502 Hero SE wired gaming mouse is $ 35 at Best Buy ( usually $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Surge wired gaming mouse is $ 40 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 55 ) • Logitech G502 Hero wired gaming mouse is $ 40 at Amazon , Best Buy , and Newegg ( usually $ 80 ) • Razer ’ s Basilisk X Hyperspeed wireless gaming mouse is $ 55 at Amazon ( usually $ 60 ) • Razer ’ s Mamba wireless gaming mouse is $ 48 at Amazon ( usually $ 90 ) • Razer ’ s Naga Trinity wired gaming mouse is $ 90 at Amazon ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Core RGB Pro SE wireless gaming mouse is $ 70 at Amazon and Best Buy , ( usually $ 90 ) • Logitech ’ s G502 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse is $ 100 at Amazon , Best Buy , and Newegg ( usually $ 150 ) • is $ 50 at Amazon ( usually $ 70 ) • is $ 65 at Amazon ( usually $ 80 ) • Razer ’ s Tartarus v2 Gaming Keypad is $ 73 at Amazon and ( usually $ 80 ) • Razer ’ s BlackWidow Lite @ @ @ @ @ @ @ switches ( Stormtrooper Limited Edition ) is $ 65 at Amazon ( usually $ 100 ) • Corsair ’ s K60 RGB Pro low profile mechanical gaming keyboard is $ 90 at Target ( usually $ 110 ) • Logitech ’ s G513 Carbon Lightsync RGB mechanical gaming keyboard with GX blue switches is $ 100 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 130 ) • Logitech ’ s G Pro mechanical gaming keyboard is $ 117 at Amazon ( usually $ 130 ) • Logitech ’ s G815 RGB mechanical gaming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Amazon , Best Buy , and Newegg ( usually $ 200 ) • Corsair ’ s K95 RGB Platinum wired mechanical gaming keyboard with Cherry MX Speed switches is $ 160 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 200 ) • Logitech ’ s G915 TKL tenkeyless Lightspeed wireless RGB mechanical gaming keyboard with tactile switches is $ 180 at Amazon , Best Buy , and Newegg ( usually $ 230 ) • is $ 200 at Best Buy ( usually $ 230 ) • is $ 100 at Amazon ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 85 at Best Buy ( usually $ 170 ) • is $ 60 at Amazon ( usually $ 120 ) • is $ 36 at Amazon ( usually $ 45 ) • is $ 200 at Amazon ( usually $ 250 ) • Dell ’ s 27-inch S2721HGF curved 1080p gaming monitor ( G-Sync , VA panel , 144Hz refresh rate ) is $ 220 at Amazon .
This model fluctuates in price between $ 220 and $ 300 • is $ 260 at Amazon ( usually $ 320 ) • is $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) • is $ 385 at Amazon ( usually $ 550 ) • Western Digital ’ s SN750 500GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD is $ 62 at Amazon ( usually $ 80 ) • SanDisk ’ s 1TB Plus SATA SSD is $ 90 at Amazon ( usually $ 110 ) • Western Digital ’ s 4TB external USB 3.0 hard drive is $ 80 at Amazon and B & H Photo ( $ 130 ) • Western Digital ’ s Easystore 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive is $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 90 ) • Western Digital ’ s 4TB P10 Game Drive is $ 100 at Amazon , Best Buy , and B & H Photo ( usually $ 130 ) • Western Digital ’ s SN750 1TB NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD is $ 116 at Amazon ( usually $ 250 ) • Samsung ’ s 1TB 860 Pro SATA SSD is $ 200 at Amazon ( usually $ 280 ) • Western Digital ’ s 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive is $ 80 at Amazon and Newegg ( usually $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive is $ 100 at Amazon ( usually $ 125 ) • Western Digital ’ s 8TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive is $ 140 at Amazon and $ 145 at Newegg ( usually $ 150 ) • Western Digital ’ s 10TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive is $ 189 at Amazon and Newegg ( usually $ 210 ) • Western Digital ’ s 12TB external USB 3.0 hard drive is $ 190 at Amazon and Newegg ( usually $ 250 ) • Western Digital ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SSD is $ 249 at Amazon ( usually $ 310 ) • Samsung ’ s 2TB 970 Evo Plus NVMe SSD is $ 250 at Newegg and Best Buy ( usually $ 300 ) • is $ 65 at Amazon ( usually $ 100 ) • is $ 275 at Amazon ( usually $ 400 )

When it comes to PC accessories, I always felt that Black Friday and Cyber Monday were some of the best times of the year to buy new PC-related products. If you are planning to upgrade or even build your very own PC, Black Friday is a good time to save money on the parts you need for your rig.
Several retailers are also discounting PC accessories such as gaming headsets and monitors. If you are looking for some PC games, you can check out our post that focuses on the best gaming deals. If you are looking for more tech deals, we have rounded up the best Black Friday deals across all the major retailers.


theverge--2020-11-30--The best Cyber Monday tech deals at Amazon

Amazon is hosting a wide variety of tech deals for Cyber Monday .
The company started its deal festivities early by knocking down prices for many of its own devices , including some of its newer products that hadn ’ t yet seen any discounts .
The fourth-generation Echo smart speaker , the latest Eero 6 mesh Wi-Fi routers , and more are all discounted right now , in addition to several other Amazon devices , such as the company ’ s entire range of Fire TV streaming devices .
We ’ ll be including the best deals we find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the wire will be at the top , while the others will be organized by category .
If your search for gifts spans wider than what Amazon has in stock , check out our other coverage of the best Cyber Monday deals happening elsewhere .
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus ( black , 128GB , unlocked ) is $ 900 .
This phone normally costs around $ 950 or more , depending on the color .
This 4K ultra-short-throw laser projector from Vava is $ 1,950 at Amazon , which is well below @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our buying guide , said this model has the best image quality of all the projectors they tested out .
• The smaller Echo Dot that has the same design as the more expensive Echo is just $ 29 ( usually $ 50 ) • If you want the new spherical Echo Dot with a digital clock embedded in the fabric , that one costs $ 39 .
It ’ s normally $ 60 .
Stock seems to be running low for this model , as it ’ s currently set to restock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( and adorable ) Kids Edition Echo Dot is $ 39 .
It normally costs $ 60 .
It won ’ t be available to ship until mid-January .
• The most capable Echo speaker , the Echo Studio , is down to $ 160 ( usually $ 200 ) .
It ’ s currently set to deliver in late December or early January .
The best option is this bundle that includes two Hue bulbs for free .
• is $ 299 ( usually $ 399 ) .
It ’ s currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ December 23rd , but you can still get this deal price .
• Facebook ’ s Portal TV brings a camera to your TV for $ 129 ( usually $ 149 ) .
• If you want to video chat with friends and family via Facebook , the Facebook Portal Plus is $ 229 ( usually $ 280 ) .
This model automatically pans and zooms to keep the focus on you .
• is $ 129 , dropping in price from $ 179 .
• The Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 45 ( usually $ 90 ) .
This matches the best price debuted during Prime Day 2020 .
It is due to ship mid-December .
• The slightly larger Echo Show 8 with a bigger screen and more powerful speakers is $ 65 ( usually $ 130 ) .
It will be available to ship mid- to late-December .
• Google ’ s Pixel 5 is $ 50 off for the first time , bringing it down to $ 650 ( usually $ 700 ) .
• The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G @ @ @ @ @ @ @ costs $ 699 and before this hadn ’ t dropped in price lower than $ 600 .
Amazon dropped the price of the OnePlus 8 Pro by another $ 50 below its Black Friday deal .
You can get one for $ 750 now , which is the new low price .
• Amazon ’ s Echo Buds wireless earbuds are back down to $ 80 , which matches their lowest price yet .
This model is usually $ 130 .
• The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless , noise-canceling headphones are back down to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut .
It ’ s a great discount on some of the best noise-canceling headphones you can currently buy .
The black-colored model is currently running low on stock .
• If you ’ re okay with getting the previous generation model , the WH-1000XM3 are $ 230 .
• For something far less expensive that has IPX5 water resistance , Plantronics ’ BackBeat Fit 6100 over-ear , wireless headphones are $ 90 ( usually $ 180 , though they ’ re sometimes around $ 100 ) .
• Samsung ’ s Galaxy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 100 ( normally $ 150 ) .
This matches the best deal we ’ ve seen , and it applies to every color option .
• are down to $ 70 ( usually around $ 100 ) .
• Logitech ’ s black and white-colored G733 wireless PC gaming headset that also works with PlayStation and Nintendo Switch consoles is $ 120 ( normally $ 130 ) .
• The Razer Kraken Tournament Edition gaming headset is $ 55 ( usually $ 100 ) .
• The Beats Powerbeats Pro in navy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
• The larger 65-inch model of the LG BX above is priced at $ 1,797 , which is the lowest price we ’ ve seen yet .
• Nvidia ’ s Shield TV 4K streaming device is $ 129 , down from $ 150 • The affordable Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is down to $ 18 ( usually $ 30 ) .
• The standard Amazon Fire TV Stick with a more capable Alexa Remote is $ 28 ( usually $ 40 ) .
• The Amazon Fire TV 4K @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support is $ 30 ( usually $ 50 ) .
• The high-end Amazon Fire TV Cube that supports 4K HDR , Dolby Atmos , and can handle voice queries from across the room is $ 80 ( usually $ 120 ) .
• If you want a Sonos Sub wireless subwoofer , those are $ 599 ( usually $ 699 ) .
It ’ s currently set to come back in stock in mid-December , but you can still get this deal price .
• The Kids Edition Fire HD 10 is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This version includes the tablet , a tough case , a year ’ s worth of the FreeTime Unlimited subscription , and a two-year replacement guarantee if it breaks .
It will be back in stock in mid-December , but you can take advantage of this deal now .
• Brydge ’ s Pro Plus keyboard with a trackpad built-in for the 11-inch iPad Pro ( 2018 or 2020 versions ) is $ 140 , down from its usual $ 160 price .
The 12.9-inch version is back in stock at Amazon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 180 .
• If you don ’ t need a trackpad with your keyboard , the Brydge Pro for 12.9-inch iPad Pro models costs $ 100 , down from $ 170 .
The 11-inch version is the same price .
• The Brydge keyboard made for 10.5-inch iPads , including the seventh and eight generation iPad , the previous-generation iPad Air and iPad Pro models , is $ 70 off .
You can snag one for $ 60 .
• If you have the Surface Pro 7 or any model going back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Pro Plus 12.3-inch keyboard with a trackpad is $ 30 off its usual price , totaling $ 120 .
• The Brydge Go Plus , made for the Surface Go , is $ 100 ( $ 40 off ) • Ring ’ s Stick Up Cam is $ 80 ( usually $ 100 ) .
You can get an Echo Dot ( third-generation ) speaker with it for the same price , but you won ’ t get it until sometime in the spring .
• The battery-operated Ring Spotlight Cam is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Ring ’ s Floodlight Camera , which requires hard-wiring to operate , is $ 190 instead of $ 250 , but won ’ t ship until mid-December .
You can add an Echo Show 5 display to the order for free .
• The Ring Video Doorbell 3 is $ 140 ( usually $ 200 ) .
You can add an Echo Show 5 smart display to the order for just $ 10 more here .
• Ring ’ s Video Doorbell 3 Plus , which offers four-second video previews of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 230 .
Likewise , you can add an Echo Show 5 to the order for $ 10 more .
• Ring ’ s 14-piece Alarm set ( the latest generation ) is $ 200 , down from $ 330 .
You can opt to add an Echo Dot ( third generation ) for no extra charge , but the current ship date is sometime this spring .
• The new Eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi router is $ 103 ( usually $ 130 ) .
• If you want a three-pack of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ routers , it ’ ll cost $ 479 ( usually $ 600 ) ; it ’ s due to ship sometime in early January .
• For the more basic Eero mesh Wi-Fi routers that don ’ t support Wi-Fi 6 , a three-pack costs $ 174 at Amazon , down from $ 249 .
• Google ’ s Nest Wifi mesh routers are steeply discounted , starting with the single unit that ’ s $ 139 instead of $ 169 .
• if you buy two Google Nest Wifi routers , priced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 299 ) .
• are $ 380 ( usually $ 450 ; Amazon currently says these will ship in mid-January ) .
• Fitbit ’ s Versa 3 smartwatch with built-in GPS is $ 30 off , down to $ 200 .
• The Fitbit Inspire 2 fitness tracker is $ 69 ( usually $ 100 ) .
• Watch Dogs : Legion for PS4 and Xbox One is $ 30 ( usually $ 60 ) .
• for PS4 is $ 30 ( usually $ 60 ) .
• The Sega Genesis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ usually $ 80 ) .
• for Nintendo Switch is $ 40 ( usually $ 60 ) .
• The Legend of Zelda : Link ’ s Awakening ( digital code ) for Nintendo Switch is $ 40 ( usually $ 60 ) .
• If you need extra space for games on your Nintendo Switch , Samsung ’ s microSD cards are steeply discounted .
A 256GB card is just $ 25 and doubling that storage to 512GB costs $ 65 .
• Seagate ’ s 2TB USB 3.0 game drive for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 80 ) .
It comes with a one-month trial to Xbox Game Pass .
• The PlayStation-branded version of that same hard drive is also $ 70 .
• The Razer BlackWidow TE Chroma v2 TKL Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is $ 132 ( usually $ 140 ) .
• For the first time , Brydge has discounted its W-Touch standalone trackpad for Windows 10 .
Normally $ 100 , it ’ s down to $ 70 .
• The W-Type wireless , full-sized Bluetooth keyboard is discounted by $ 20 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Cyber Monday is over and most of these deals have expired, but we’ve rounded up the best deals still available here.
Amazon is hosting a wide variety of tech deals for Cyber Monday. The company started its deal festivities early by knocking down prices for many of its own devices, including some of its newer products that hadn’t yet seen any discounts. The fourth-generation Echo smart speaker, the latest Eero 6 mesh Wi-Fi routers, and more are all discounted right now, in addition to several other Amazon devices, such as the company’s entire range of Fire TV streaming devices.
We’ll be including the best deals we find below. The latest deals to hit the wire will be at the top, while the others will be organized by category. If your search for gifts spans wider than what Amazon has in stock, check out our other coverage of the best Cyber Monday deals happening elsewhere.
The latest deals
The Galaxy S20 Plus is black is cheaper than ever at Amazon Photo by Brennan King / The Verg
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus (black, 128GB, unlocked) is $900. This phone normally costs around $950 or more, depending on the color.
This 4K ultra-short-throw laser projector from Vava is $1,950 at Amazon, which is well below its usually $2,800 price. In our buying guide, The Verge’s Alix Diaconis said this model has the best image quality of all the projectors they tested out.
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Smart speaker deals
This is the Facebook Portal 10-inch Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge
Smart display deals
Facebook’s Portal TV brings a camera to your TV for $129 (usually $149).
If you want to video chat with friends and family via Facebook, the Facebook Portal Plus is $229 (usually $280). This model automatically pans and zooms to keep the focus on you.
The Facebook Portal 10-inch display is $129, dropping in price from $179.
The Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display with a camera is down to $45 (usually $90). This matches the best price debuted during Prime Day 2020. It is due to ship mid-December.
The slightly larger Echo Show 8 with a bigger screen and more powerful speakers is $65 (usually $130). It will be available to ship mid- to late-December.
Phone deals
Google’s Pixel 5 is $50 off for the first time, bringing it down to $650 (usually $700).
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is $549. This phone usually costs $699 and before this hadn’t dropped in price lower than $600.
Amazon dropped the price of the OnePlus 8 Pro by another $50 below its Black Friday deal. You can get one for $750 now, which is the new low price.
OnePlus 8 Pro $ 750 $ 1000 25 % off $ 750 $ 750 $ 1000 25 % off The OnePlus 8 Pro is filled to the brim with high-end features, like fast charging, a 120Hz refresh rate display, wireless charging, a fast Snapdragon 865 processor, and lots of RAM. $750 at Amazon$800 at OnePlus
Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
Headphones & headset deals
Sony WH-1000XM4 (refurbished) $ 202 $ 350 42 % off $ 202 $ 202 $ 350 42 % off Sony’s WH-1000XM4 improve on the previous generation with automatic pausing when you remove them, as well as multipoint Bluetooth connections. They have the same great sound quality and a very effective noise-cancellation effect. $202 at eBay
TVs and home entertainment deals
LG 55-inch BX OLED TV $ 1197 $ 1500 20 % off $ 1197 $ 1197 $ 1500 20 % off The 55-inch LG BX television is the company’s entry-level TV with an OLED panel. It runs LG’s webOS interface and is Nvidia G-Sync compatible, with support for FreeSync and variable refresh rates via its HDMI 2.1 ports.
$1197 at Amazon
Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
If you want a Sonos Sub wireless subwoofer, those are $599 (usually $699). It’s currently set to come back in stock in mid-December, but you can still get this deal price.
Tablet deals
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2019, 64GB) $ 108 $ 190 43 % off $ 108 $ 108 $ 190 43 % off Amazon’s first USB-C-compatible device, which features a 10.1-inch screen, 64GB of internal storage with the option to expand via microSD, and a second antenna to maintain a better Wi-Fi signal. $108 at Amazon
The Kids Edition Fire HD 10 is $130 instead of $200. This version includes the tablet, a tough case, a year’s worth of the FreeTime Unlimited subscription, and a two-year replacement guarantee if it breaks. It will be back in stock in mid-December, but you can take advantage of this deal now.
The Brydge Pro Plus keyboard has an integrated trackpad, so you don’t need to use the touchscreen (or, at least as much)
The Brydge Pro Plus 12.3-inch (left) and the Brydge Go Plus Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge
If you have the Surface Pro 7 or any model going back to the Surface Pro 4, Brydge’s Pro Plus 12.3-inch keyboard with a trackpad is $30 off its usual price, totaling $120.
The Brydge Go Plus, made for the Surface Go, is $100 ($40 off)
The Ring Stick Up Cam Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge
Smart home deals
Ring Video Doorbell 3 $ 140 $ 180 22 % off $ 140 $ 140 $ 180 22 % off The latest Ring video doorbell features enhanced dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz support, as well as a new motion zone feature that can spot movement within five to 15 feet of your front door, or wherever you prefer to install it. $140 at Amazon
Mesh Wi-Fi router deals
Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Smartwatches & fitness tracker deals
Gaming deals
Splatoon 2 is discounted at Amazon. Image: Splatoon 2
PC tech
The W-Type keyboard next to the W-Touch wireless trackpad Photo: Brydge
For the first time, Brydge has discounted its W-Touch standalone trackpad for Windows 10. Normally $100, it’s down to $70.
The W-Type wireless, full-sized Bluetooth keyboard is discounted by $20, bringing the price down to $40.


theverge--2020-11-30--The best Cyber Monday phone deals

The best Cyber Monday phone deals

Cyber Monday is a good time of the year to consider upgrading your phone .
Whether you ’ re looking for a deal through a carrier or you ’ d rather get an unlocked phone , you can save during the holiday season .
The best deals on phones are on Android devices , including newer models from Google , Samsung , OnePlus , and more .
Predictably , these big price cuts don ’ t apply to iPhones .
Nothing new there , but there is a gift card promo happening if you are interested in picking one up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best deals we ’ ve found so far .
If you buy an unlocked phone , there won ’ t be any strings attached to the purchase .
If we include a carrier promotion , we ’ ll be sure to thoroughly list out each requirement necessary to get the deal .
Let ’ s get this one out of the way : Apple isn ’ t offering price cuts on any of its iPhone models , but you ’ ll get a $ 50 Apple gift card with the purchase of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ iPhone purchase made from its site between November 27th ( Black Friday ) and November 30th ( Cyber Monday ) .
The gift card can ’ t be applied to your iPhone purchase , though .
It ’ s for future use .
At Best Buy , You can save up to $ 800 on the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro models , if you have a qualified trade-in and activation .
You can also buy an iPhone SE starting at $ 200 , if you trade in an iPhone 7 or newer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best deal on a new Samsung phone is on the S20 FE 5G , the most affordable option .
Normally $ 700 , it ’ s down to $ 550 at several retailers , including Amazon , B & H Photo , Best Buy , and more .
You can save $ 250 on the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S20 , bringing the price down to $ 750 .
For that price you get an unlocked S20 model that includes 128GB and is available in gray and blue .
You can also save a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Plus ( 128GB , unlocked ) .
It ’ s now selling for $ 900 and any deal under $ 1,000 is a good price for this model .
The deal is available in black , blue , and gray color options .
Normally $ 1,300 , Samsung ’ s flagship S20 phone the Ultra is a great phone that does not come cheap .
Fortunately , Amazon has a Cyber Monday deal that knocks $ 250 of an unlocked S20 Ultra , this brings the phone down to its lowest price yet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available in black , bronze , and white colors .
The Pixel 5 is $ 50 off its usual $ 700 price at several retailers , including the Google Store , Amazon , Best Buy , and B & H Photo .
For $ 650 , you ’ ll get the unlocked version of the phone in either the “ just black ” or “ sorta sage ” color .
If you ’ re on Verizon and don ’ t mind activating a phone on Verizon to get a deal , you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of that $ 50 discount at Best Buy .
You can either opt to pay $ 500 for the Pixel 5 or $ 20.86 each month for 24 months through a Verizon device payment plan .
Taking $ 200 off the Pixel 5 ’ s regular price is great .
You ’ ll just need to keep the phone on Verizon service for 60 days before it becomes unlocked .
The Pixel 4A with 5G is $ 200 off when new customers purchase it through the Google Fi MVNO service , resulting in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re an existing Google Fi subscriber , you can upgrade to the 4A with 5G and get $ 150 off , knocking the price down to $ 349 .
Not bad , considering that ’ s the same price as the standard Pixel 4A that doesn ’ t have 5G support .
If the Pixel 4 is the phone you are looking for , you can buy an unlocked 64GB model at Amazon for as low as $ 523 if you purchase the white model .
If you need more storage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sale for $ 815 ( also in white ) .
Amazon has also discounted the Google Pixel 4 XL in white .
The phone ’ s retail price has now been marked down to $ 549 for the 64GB model or $ 920 for the 128GB model .
Like the Google Pixel 4 , the 4 XL offers face unlock , a 90Hz refresh rate display , and an excellent camera .
At B & H Photo you can buy an unlocked 64GB Google Pixel 3A for $ 239 , the lowest price @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , that discount only applies to the purple color model .
Amazon also has a deal on the Google Pixel 3A , bringing it down to its previous best-ever price of $ 279 , but the deal is only available in white .
If you are looking for the Google Pixel 3A XL , both Amazon and B & H Photo have the phones discounted to $ 299 .
At Amazon , you can buy a Pixel 3A XL for $ 299 in black or white ; if you are looking for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that model discounted to $ 299 .
The OnePlus 8 Pro is $ 250 off its usual price at Amazon , while it ’ s $ 200 off from OnePlus ’ online store .
Normally $ 1,000 , it ’ s $ 750 .
This is OnePlus ’ most feature-packed phone yet , containing a 120Hz refresh rate display , wireless charging , 5G support ( sub6GHz only for this model ) , the Snapdragon 865 processor , 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage .
This deal is available for the “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” colorways .
At the OnePlus site , you can get the standard OnePlus 8 for $ 200 off its usual price , costing $ 599 .
B & H Photo is actually offering a slightly bigger price cut of $ 230 off .
It shares a few similarities to the 8 Pro above , like the Snapdragon 865 processor , 12GB of RAM , and 256GB of storage .
Though , it doesn ’ t have wireless charging and its camera array doesn ’ t quite stack up as favorably .
Also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ display compared to 120Hz on the 8 Pro , and the display itself is smaller ( about 6.5 inches versus 6.8 inches ) .
The OnePlus 8T normally costs $ 749 , but if you are looking for this phone at a discounted price and is unlocked , you can buy the phone for $ 630 at Amazon .
This configuration includes 256GB of storage , a smooth 120Hz display , and 12GB of RAM .
The deal is available in green and silver .
You can save on the TCL 10 Pro @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best budget-friendly phones you can buy .
Normally $ 450 , it ’ s $ 287 at Best Buy , and $ 315 at B & H Photo and Walmart .
This is a very affordable price for a phone with an OLED screen .
TCL has also discounted the TCL 10 5G UW on Verizon .
If you ’ re adding a new Unlimited line of service to your account , you can get this 5G-ready phone that supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G networks for $ 5 per month for 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal $ 400 cost .
This offer is available online only and will last through Cyber Monday .
For Cyber Monday , Amazon has a couple of deals on Sony ’ s Xperia 1 smartphone .
For $ 480 , you can buy an unlocked , 128GB model .
If you have an extra $ 70 to spend , you can buy the phone plus Amazon will throw in a pair of Sony ’ s excellent WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones for just $ 550 .


theverge--2020-11-30--The best Cyber Monday deals on noise-canceling headphones

Noise-canceling headphones are an important piece of tech if you enjoy having zero distractions or outside noise while you jam to funky tunes or listen to podcasts .
And , as you might have expected , Cyber Monday is a good time to invest .
While not as convenient as popping earbuds into your ears , noise-canceling headphones do a better job of erasing sound distractions when stacked up against popular wireless earbuds like Apple ’ s AirPods Pro or Jabra ’ s 75t .
But if you prefer earbuds over headphones , we have rounded up the best wireless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are picking out all of the best deals going on right now on several brands that offer noise-canceling headphones .
If you want more deals for other tech categories , check out our best Cyber Monday deals post .
While these may look familiar compared to the incredible 1000XM3s , Sony ’ s WH-1000XM4 headphones are some of the best on the market if you want a pair of over-the-ear headphones with noise-canceling capabilities .
When stacked up against their predecessors , the 1000XM4s allow users the ability to pair two devices via @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Noise Cancelling Headphones 700s .
These headphones released in August , but they have been frequently discounted the last several months .
And right now , Amazon and Best Buy have the headphones marked down to $ 278 .
Sony ’ s midrange noise-canceling headphones , the XB900N , are at a discounted price .
Normally , these headphones cost $ 248 , but you can get them for $ 123 at Amazon and Best Buy .
Although these headphones are not as effective at active noise cancellation as the WH-1000XM4s , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you need peace and quiet but want to keep your budget under $ 200 .
Sony ’ s WH-CH710 have also seen a price cut this Black Friday .
Normally , these headphones cost $ 200 , but you can get them for just $ 88 at Amazon and Best Buy .
The WH-CH710s offer AI noise cancellation , which , according to Sony , means the product “ constantly analyzes environmental ambient sound components , and automatically selects the most effective noise-canceling mode for users ’ surroundings.
” If you need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you will primarily use for videoconferencing or phone calls , you can ’ t go wrong with the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 by Bose .
These headphones also allow you to connect two devices simultaneously .
You can get Bose ’ s excellent Noise Cancelling 700 Headphones for $ 299 at Amazon , Best Buy , B & H Photo .
Sadly , this deal is only available in “ soapstone white ” at all of these retailers .
If you are not a fan of the white color option , you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 339 in other colors .
The Beats Solo Pro headphones are our best pick for on-ear noise-canceling headphones .
They are the best choice for working out , thanks to great sweat resistance and strong clamping force , allowing the headphones to stay on your head while you move around .
Right now , Best Buy has them for as low as $ 170 in light blue , dark blue , or red ( part of the “ More Matte ” collection ) .
Or you can buy them for $ 230 in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ B & H Photo also has the headphones on sale , starting at $ 200 if you buy them in red .
For Cyber Monday , the Beats Studio 3 over-ear noise-canceling headphones are $ 165 at Woot .
They rarely go below $ 200 during sale events , so this is particularly good .
If you want a good pair of noise-canceling headphones and you have a higher budget to work with , Sennheiser ’ s third-generation Momentum Wireless headphones are one of the best options .
These headphones come with adequate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sound output .
These headphones are also very good for extended use even if you wear glasses , so you do not need to worry about discomfort if you want to wear these while listening to long podcast episodes or while on a long train ride .
Normally $ 400 , you can get these headphones for $ 338 at Amazon ( black only ) or $ 350 at Best Buy .
Speaking of headphones that offer amazing sound quality and noise cancellation , Shure ’ s Aonic 50 headphones are another alternative @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These headphones use Bluetooth 5 Wireless technology , have a 20-hour battery life , and support advanced codecs like LDAC .
Normally , the Aonic 50s would set you back $ 400 , but you can get them for $ 299 at Amazon or $ 300 at Best Buy .