theverge--2020-11-27--The best Black Friday laptop deals

The best Black Friday laptop deals

Whether you ’ re shopping for a student , an older relative , or anyone in between , a laptop can make a great gift .
And the internet ’ s largest retailers are offering all kinds of laptops at discounted prices this Black Friday , whether you ’ re looking for a convertible , a Chromebook , a gaming rig , or anything else .
Note that for some models , only certain configurations may be on sale .
Make sure to double-check the specs of the item you ’ re buying to make sure they ’ ll suit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re actually getting the discount ) before you check out .
To learn more about some of these laptops , and others that may see discounts later this week , check out our guide to the best laptops of 2020 .
A number of HP laptops are on sale through Best Buy ’ s online store .
One of them is the HP Envy x360 13 2-in-1 , a portable convertible laptop that offers exceptional value for its price .
We reviewed an AMD configuration , and were quite impressed with the keyboard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re looking for something more upscale , you can snag $ 500 off an HP Spectre x360 15 2-in-1 .
Originally priced at $ 1,599.99 , the Spectre is a powerful convertible with a 4K touchscreen and a discrete GPU .
• The HP Pavilion x360 14 2-in-1 is $ 499.99 at Best Buy , $ 250 off its original price at $ 749.99 .
This configuration includes an Intel Core i5-1035G1 , 8GB of memory , and a 256GB SSD .
We reviewed an LTE model of the Pavilion x360 , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • The HP Chromebook 14 is $ 129 at Best Buy , $ 170 off its original price of $ 299 .
This configuration includes an Intel Celeron processor , 4GB of memory , and 32GB of storage .
• The HP 14 Laptop is $ 279 at Walmart ( originally $ 469 ) .
• The HP Omen 15 is $ 899 at Walmart ( originally $ 1,299 ) .
The model includes a Core i7-10750H , a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti , 8GB of RAM , and 1TB ( HDD ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Dell ’ s G5 15 SE is a unique gaming laptop with an AMD processor and discrete GPU working in tandem to eke out a little bit more performance than you ’ d expect .
It ’ s normally almost a thousand dollars , but Dell ’ s got it on sale for just $ 629 , which is a lot of performance for the price .
Multiple configurations of Apple ’ s latest MacBook Pro are on sale at B & H Photo .
The new Pro is powered by Apple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ astonishingly powerful performance and can also run iPhone and iPad apps natively on macOS .
If you ’ d prefer to go for an older Intel model , some of those are on sale as well .
• 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M1 chip , 8GB of RAM , and 512GB of storage is $ 1,449 at Amazon ( usually $ 1,499 ) .
The same configuration is also on sale at B & H Photo for $ 1,399 .
• 13-inch MacBook Pro ( mid-2020 ) with Retina Display , 8GB @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a quad-core 8th Gen Intel i5 processor , and integrated Intel Iris Plus graphics is $ 1,149 at B & H Photo ( usually $ 1,229 ) • 13-inch MacBook Pro ( mid-2020 ) with Retina Display , 8GB of RAM , 512GB of SSD , an 8th Gen ques-core Intel Core i5 processor , and integrated Intel Iris Plus graphics is $ 1,349 at B & H Photo ( usually $ 1,499 ) • 13-inch MacBook Pro ( mid-2020 ) with Retina Display with 16GB of RAM , 512GB SSD , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is $ 1,599 at B & H Photo ( usually $ 1,749 ) • 13-inch MacBook Pro ( mid-2020 ) with Retina display , 16GB of RAM , 1TB of SSD storage , a 10th Gen quad-core Intel Core i5 processor , and integrated Intel Iris Plus graphics is $ 1,769 at B & H Photo ( usually $ 1,999 ) Gigabyte ’ s Aorus 5 is on sale at Newegg .
It ’ s a powerful gaming laptop that ’ s thinner , lighter , and more portable than many 15-inch gaming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Legion 5 17 is on sale for $ 200 off at Newegg .
It ’ s a 17-inch gaming rig with an affordable price tag , known for its exceptional battery life .
The 15-inch model is also on sale at Walmart for $ 1,099 ( originally $ 1,499 ) .
• Lenovo ’ s Legion 7 is $ 1,599 at Walmart ( previously $ 1,999 ) .
The model includes a Core i7-10750H , an RTX 2070 Super , 16GB of RAM , and a 1TB SSD .
• Multiple configurations of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sale at Best Buy .
You can find one for $ 349.99 , $ 250 off its original price of $ 599.99 .
This configuration includes a Core i5-1035G1 , a 256GB SSD , and 12GB of memory .
There ’ s an AMD Ryzen model on sale for $ 579 ( previously $ 599 ) at Walmart .
• The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14 is $ 119.99 at Best Buy , $ 110 off its original price of $ 229.99 .
This configuration includes an AMD A6 processor , 4GB of memory @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14 is $ 599 at Walmart , $ 200 off its original price of $ 799 .
This configuration includes an AMD Ryzen 7 4700U , 8GB of RAM , and a 256GB SSD .
• The Lenovo Chromebook S330 is $ 159 at Walmart , $ 100 off its original price of $ 299 .
This configuration includes a Mediatek MT8173C , 4GB of RAM , and a 32GB SSD .
• The Lenovo Flex 14 is $ 479 at Walmart ( originally $ 599 ) .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4GB of memory , and 128GB of storage .
• The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 is $ 949.99 at Walmart ( originally $ 1,749 ) .
You ’ ll get a Core i5-10210U , a 256GB SSD , and 8GB of RAM .
• The Lenovo IdeaPad S340 is $ 499 at Walmart ( originally $ 699.99 ) .
The model includes a Core i55-10210U , 8GB of memory , and 256GB of storage .
The Asus VivoBook S15 is one of the best-value laptops you can buy .
It offers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a nice sleek chassis .
• Multiple configurations of the Asus ZenBook 14 are on sale at Newegg .
You can get a model with an AMD Ryzen 7 3700U , 16GB of RAM , and a 1TB SSD for $ 729.99 ( $ 170 off its original price ) .
You can also buy one with a Core i7-10510U , a GeForce MX250 , 8GB of RAM , and a 512GB SSD for $ 749.99 ( $ 150 off its original price of $ 899.99 ) .
• The Asus ZenBook @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 300 off its original price of $ 1,499.99 .
This configuration includes a Core i7-10510U , a GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q , 16GB of RAM , and a 1TB SSD .
The Surface Pro 7 is a premium Windows 2-in-1 with a kickstand and stylus support .
There are a number of different models , several of which are on sale at Best Buy .
• An i5 model is $ 799 ( $ 230 off its original price of $ 1,029 ) .
You can find that price at Walmart as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 899 ( $ 430 off its original price of $ 1,329 ) • The Surface Book 3 13 is on sale for $ 1,299 at Walmart , $ 300 off its original price of $ 1,599 .
This model includes an Intel Core i5-1035G7 , 8GB of memory , and a 256GB SSD .
Multiple configurations of the Acer Aspire 5 are on sale at Best Buy .
The Aspire 5 offers a sturdy chassis and solid performance at an affordable price point .
It ’ s worth considering for students and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also get a model with a Core i7-1165G7 and 12GB of RAM for $ 699.99 ( $ 100 off the original price of $ 799.99 ) .
• The Acer Nitro 5 is on sale for $ 799 ( originally $ 1,099 ) at Walmart .
• The Acer Spin 3 2-in-1 is on sale for $ 599 ( originally $ 899 ) including a Core i7-1065G7 , 8GB of RAM , and a 512GB SSD .
• The Acer Chromebook 314 is on sale for $ 219 ( originally $ 299 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ N4020 , 4Gb of RAM , and 32GB of storage ( eMMC ) .
A few different MSI gaming laptops are on sale at Newegg .
The highlight is the GL75 Leopard , a 17-inch rig with a powerful hexa-core processor and RTX GPU .
• The MSI GL65 Leopard is $ 1,099 at Newegg , $ 150 off its original price of $ 1,249 ( with a $ 100 mail-in rebate card ) .
This configuration includes a Core i7-10750H , a GTX 1660Ti , 16GB of RAM , and 1TB ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of storage .
A configuration with a GTX 1650 Ti , 8GB of RAM , and a 512GB SSD is also on sale for $ 949 ( $ 150 off its original price of $ 1,099 with a $ 100 mail-in rebate card ) .
• Origin is offering two “ bonuses ” with the purchase of Origin laptops .
Bonuses include : a $ 50 Visa rewards card , a 500GB Seagate BarraCuda SSD , a Corsair Void Pro RGB Elite Wireless Headset , a Corsair K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard and Corsair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Dark Core RGB Pro Mouse , and an Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock .
We recently reviewed the Origin Evo-15S and liked the extensive port selection and powerful gaming performance .
• The Gateway Creator Series , a 15-inch budget laptop for gaming and content creation , is $ 599 at Walmart ( previously $ 899 ) .
This model includes an AMD Ryzen 5 4600H , a Nvidia GTX 1650 , 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD .
You ’ ll also get a free month of Xbox Game Pass .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and an RTX 2060 is also on sale for $ 799 .

Cyber Monday is over and most of these deals have expired, but we’ve rounded up the best deals still available here.
Whether you’re shopping for a student, an older relative, or anyone in between, a laptop can make a great gift. And the internet’s largest retailers are offering all kinds of laptops at discounted prices for Cyber Monday, whether you’re looking for a convertible, a Chromebook, a gaming rig, or anything else.
Note that for some models, only certain configurations may be on sale. Make sure to double-check the specs of the item you’re buying to make sure they’ll suit your workload (and that you’re actually getting the discount) before you check out.
To learn more about some of these laptops, and others that may see discounts later this week, check out our guide to the best laptops of 2020.
HP deals
A number of HP laptops are on sale through Best Buy’s online store. One of them is the HP Envy x360 13 2-in-1, a portable convertible laptop that offers exceptional value for its price. We reviewed an AMD configuration, and were quite impressed with the keyboard and build quality.
HP Envy x360 15 2-in-1 $ 500 $ 800 38 % off $ 500 $ 500 $ 800 38 % off HP’s Envy x360 is a gorgeous laptop with solid performance and battery life. This configuration includes an AMD Ryzen 5625U, 8GB of memory, and a 256GB SSD. $500 at Best Buy
The Pavilion x360 is $499.99 at Best Buy. Photo by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge
The HP 14 Laptop is $329 at Walmart (originally $469).
The HP Omen 15 is $799 at Walmart (originally $1,299). The model includes a Core i7-10750H, a GeForce GTX 1660 Ti, 8GB of RAM, and 1TB (HDD) + 256GB (SSD) of storage.
Related Here are the best Cyber Monday deals happening at Best Buy
Dell laptop deals
You can get good deals on both of Dell’s flagship ultrabooks, the traditional XPS 13 and the XPS 13 2-in-1 convertible, each with the latest and greatest 11th Gen Intel processors.
Dell XPS 13 (2020) $ 1200 $ 1400 14 % off $ 1200 $ 1200 $ 1400 14 % off Dell’s XPS 13 is the ultimate execution on the traditional thin-and-light clamshell laptop design. It’s sleek and compact, has a great keyboard and trackpad, and has excellent performance. $1200 at Dell
If you’re looking for a gaming laptop, Dell’s G5 15 SE balances performance and value really well, combining an AMD Ryzen processor with a Radeon RX discrete GPU and a high-refresh screen.
Dell G5 15 SE $ 1199 The Dell G5 15 SE delivers outstanding performance for its price and ditches the Intel / Nvidia combo in favor of an all AMD build. This 15-inch laptop pairs a Ryzen 7 4800H CPU with an RX 5600M for excellent 1080p performance. $1199 at Amazon
Apple deals
The latest MacBook Air doesn’t look too different from the one that came out earlier this year — but the new M1 chip is a monster. Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
At B&H you can buy the base model MacBook Air with the M1 chip for just $899, that is $100 off its normal retail price.
Multiple configurations of Apple’s latest MacBook Pro are on sale at B&H Photo. The new Pro is powered by Apple’s M1 processor, which delivers astonishingly powerful performance and can also run iPhone and iPad apps natively on macOS. If you’d prefer to go for an older Intel model, some of those are on sale as well.
Apple MacBook Pro 13 with M1 processor $ 1199 $ 1299 8 % off $ 1199 $ 1199 $ 1299 8 % off Multiple MacBook Pro configurations are on sale at B&H for Black Friday. This one includes an M1 chip, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD. $1199 at B&H
The latest MacBook Pro has an M1 chip, too. Photo by Alexander Kramer for The Verge
Related The best Cyber Monday deals on tech
Razer laptop deals
You can save up to $300 off of a few Razer gaming laptops, including the Blade Stealth 13 and the Blade 15.
Razer Blade 15 $ 1350 $ 1800 25 % off $ 1350 $ 1350 $ 1800 25 % off The Blade 15 is Razer’s base gaming laptop, but it still comes with top-tier options and can handle almost any AAA game you can throw at it. It can be configured with up to an RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU and 4K OLED display, but we think the model with the RTX 2060 GPU and 144Hz 1080p display is the best option. $1350 at Amazon$1350 at Best Buy
Razer Blade Pro $ 2300 $ 2600 12 % off $ 2300 $ 2300 $ 2600 12 % off The Blade Pro is Razer’s top of the line gaming notebook, with a 17-inch display and loads of power. It can be configured all the way up to an RTX 2080 Super Max-Q GPU and either a 120Hz 4K OLED touchscreen or a 300Hz 1080p display. $2300 at Amazon
Gigabyte deals
Gigabyte’s Aorus 5 is on sale at Newegg. It’s a powerful gaming laptop that’s thinner, lighter, and more portable than many 15-inch gaming rigs out there.
Gigabyte Aorus 5 $ 1149 $ 1499 23 % off $ 1149 $ 1149 $ 1499 23 % off The Gigabyte Aorus 5 is a portable gaming laptop with a colorful keyboard. This configuration includes a Core i7-10750H, a GeForce RTX 2060, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. $1149 at Newegg
Lenovo deals
Lenovo’s Legion 5 17 is on sale for $200 off at Newegg. It’s a 17-inch gaming rig with an affordable price tag, known for its exceptional battery life. The 15-inch model is also on sale at Walmart for $1,099 (originally $1,499).
Lenovo Legion 5 17 $ 1200 $ 1400 14 % off $ 1200 $ 1200 $ 1400 14 % off The Lenovo Legion 5 is an affordable 17-inch gaming laptop. This configuration includes a Core i7-10750H, a GeForce RTX 2060, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB (SSD) + 1TB (HDD) of storage. $1200 at Newegg
Lenovo’s Legion 7 is $1,599 at Walmart (previously $1,999). The model includes a Core i7-10750H, an RTX 2070 Super, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
The IdeaPad 3 15 offers solid specs for a low price — a price that’s even lower this week. Image: Best Buy
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14 is $599 at Walmart, $200 off its original price of $799. This configuration includes an AMD Ryzen 7 4700U, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 4 is $949.99 at Walmart (originally $1,749). You’ll get a Core i5-10210U, a 256GB SSD, and 8GB of RAM.
The Lenovo IdeaPad S340 is $499 at Walmart (originally $699.99). The model includes a Core i55-10210U, 8GB of memory, and 256GB of storage.
Asus deals
The Asus VivoBook S15 is one of the best-value laptops you can buy. It offers fast performance, good battery life, and a nice sleek chassis.
The Asus ZenBook 14 is a slim and sleek laptop with an LED numpad built into the touchpad. Photo by Monica Chin / The Verge
Multiple configurations of the Asus ZenBook 14 are on sale at Newegg. You can get a model with an AMD Ryzen 7 3700U, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD for $729.99 ($170 off its original price). You can also buy one with a Core i7-10510U, a GeForce MX250, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD for $749.99 ($150 off its original price of $899.99).
The Asus ZenBook 15 is $1,199.99 at Newegg, $300 off its original price of $1,499.99. This configuration includes a Core i7-10510U, a GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.
Microsoft deals
The Surface Pro 7 is a premium Windows 2-in-1 with a kickstand and stylus support. There are a number of different models, several of which are on sale at Best Buy.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 $ 800 $ 1200 33 % off $ 800 $ 800 $ 1200 33 % off The Surface Pro 7 is one of the best Windows convertibles you can buy. This model includes an Intel Core i5, a 128GB SSD, and 8GB of RAM. $800 at Microsoft$850 at Target
Get a Surface Pro 7 for as low as $599. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge
An i5 model is $799 ($230 off its original price of $1,029). You can find it for $749 at Walmart as well.
An i7 model is $899 ($430 off its original price of $1,329)
The Surface Book 3 13 is on sale for $1,249 at Walmart, $300 off its original price of $1,599. This model includes an Intel Core i5-1035G7, 8GB of memory, and a 256GB SSD.
Acer deals
Multiple configurations of the Acer Aspire 5 are on sale at Best Buy. The Aspire 5 offers a sturdy chassis and solid performance at an affordable price point. It’s worth considering for students and other budget shoppers.
Acer Aspire 5 $ 550 $ 650 15 % off $ 550 $ 550 $ 650 15 % off The Acer Aspire 5 is a solid budget laptop. You can buy a configuration with a Core i5-1135G7, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD for $549.99 ($80 off the original price of $629.99). $550 at Newegg
You can also get a model with a Core i7-1165G7 and 12GB of RAM for $699.99 ($100 off the original price of $799.99).
The Acer Nitro 5 is on sale for $799 (originally $1,099) at Walmart.
The Acer Spin 3 2-in-1 is on sale for $599 (originally $899) including a Core i7-1065G7, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.
The Acer Chromebook 314 is on sale for $219 (originally $299). The model includes an Intel Celeron N4020, 4Gb of RAM, and 32GB of storage (eMMC).
MSI deals
A few different MSI gaming laptops are on sale at Newegg. The highlight is the GL75 Leopard, a 17-inch rig with a powerful hexa-core processor and RTX GPU.
MSI GL75 Leopard $ 1399 $ 1499 7 % off $ 1399 $ 1399 $ 1499 7 % off The MSI GL75 Leopard is a powerful 17-inch gaming laptop with a colorful keyboard. This configuration includes a Core i7-10750H, an RTX 2070, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB (HDD) + 512GB (SSD) of storage. $1399 at Newegg
The MSI GL65 Leopard is $1,099 at Newegg, $150 off its original price of $1,249 (with a $100 mail-in rebate card). This configuration includes a Core i7-10750H, a GTX 1660Ti, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB (HDD) + 512GB (SSD) of storage. A configuration with a GTX 1650 Ti, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD is also on sale for $949 ($150 off its original price of $1,099 with a $100 mail-in rebate card).
Origin deals
The Origin Evo-15 is one of the customizable gaming laptops to check out for Black Friday. Photo by Monica Chin / The Verge
Origin is offering two “bonuses” with the purchase of Origin laptops. Bonuses include: a $50 Visa rewards card, a 500GB Seagate BarraCuda SSD, a Corsair Void Pro RGB Elite Wireless Headset, a Corsair K55 RGB Gaming Keyboard and Corsair Harpoon RGB Gaming Mouse, a Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro Mouse, and an Elgato Thunderbolt 3 Mini Dock. We recently reviewed the Origin Evo-15S and liked the extensive port selection and powerful gaming performance.
Gateway deals
Image: Gateway
The Gateway Creator Series, a 15-inch budget laptop for gaming and content creation, is $599 at Walmart (previously $899). This model includes an AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, a Nvidia GTX 1650, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. You’ll also get a free month of Xbox Game Pass. An Intel model with a Core i5-10300H and an RTX 2060 is also on sale for $699.


theverge--2020-11-27--This 98-inch Samsung TV is $50,000 off for Black Friday and yes that’s a comma not a period

The Verge would greatly appreciate it if you bought a certain Samsung TV today .
We make some of our money from affiliate revenue , and Black Friday in particular helps pay some of the bills !
And today only , this particular TV is fifty thousand dollars off .
That should make it easy for you , right ?
You think it ’ s a typo ?
Some pricing error , maybe a scam where you ’ ll owe the full amount when all ’ s said and done ?
Nope !
It ’ s just that the 98-inch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Samsung is making it a win-win for everyone ( particularly us ! )
by offering it half-off .
Wait , you ’ re telling me you don ’ t have $ 50,000 for a new TV ?
How are you going to afford a 98-inch 8K television with that kind of thinking ?
You can ’ t , of course : at the bargain price of $ 50,000 , Samsung has finally undercut Sony ’ s rival 98-inch 8K TV , which costs $ 60,000 .
If you want to cover more of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neighbors , you ’ re going to have to step up !
OK , OK , I get it , you want something more your speed .
We ’ re not all made of money !
88 inches will have to do , yes .
You get your LG OLED screen , 8K resolution , just $ 29,996.99 .
Did I mention you can clip a $ 1,500 coupon and present it at checkout ?
In our experience , that ’ s definitely what people do when they buy $ 30,000 TV sets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here are the best Black Friday deals we ’ ve actually found on TVs .

The Verge would greatly appreciate it if you bought a certain Samsung TV today. We make some of our money from affiliate revenue, and Black Friday in particular helps pay some of the bills! And today only, this particular TV is fifty thousand dollars off. That should make it easy for you, right?
You think it’s a typo? Some pricing error, maybe a scam where you’ll owe the full amount when all’s said and done? Nope! It’s just that the 98-inch Q900 normally costs $100,000, and Samsung is making it a win-win for everyone (particularly us!) by offering it half-off.
Wait, you’re telling me you don’t have $50,000 for a new TV? How are you going to afford a 98-inch 8K television with that kind of thinking? You can’t, of course: at the bargain price of $50,000, Samsung has finally undercut Sony’s rival 98-inch 8K TV, which costs $60,000. If you want to cover more of your wall in beautiful pixels than your neighbors, you’re going to have to step up!
Related The best Cyber Monday deals that are still happening
OK, OK, I get it, you want something more your speed. We’re not all made of money! 88 inches will have to do, yes. You get your LG OLED screen, 8K resolution, just $29,996.99. Did I mention you can clip a $1,500 coupon and present it at checkout? In our experience, that’s definitely what people do when they buy $30,000 TV sets.
What a savings!
Now, in all seriousness: here are the best Black Friday deals we’ve actually found on TVs.


theverge--2020-11-27--The best Black Friday 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 .
• Corsair ’ s HS60 Pro 7.1 wired gaming headset is $ 40 at Best Buy ( usually $ 70 ) • Razer Kraken Tournament Edition surround sound wired gaming headset is $ 55 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 100 ) • HyperX ’ s Cloud Flight II wired gaming headset is $ 79 at Amazon ( usually $ 100 ) .
The headset is also $ 80 at Best Buy • Corsair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 80 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 100 ) • Corsair VOID RGB Elite wireless gaming headset is $ 80 at Best Buy ( usually $ 100 ) • Logitech ’ s G Pro wired gaming headset is $ 92 at Amazon and Newegg ( usually $ 100 ) • Corsair ’ s HS60 haptic wired gaming headset with haptic bass is $ 100 at Amazon ( usually $ 130 ) • Logitech ’ s G733 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset in black is $ 120 at Best Buy and Newegg @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has discounted the white model 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 ) • Razer ’ s Opus Active noise cancelling ANC wireless headphones are $ 150 at Amazon ( usually $ 200 ) • Bose ’ s QC 35 II gaming headset is $ 296 at Amazon ( usually $ 330 ) .
The headset is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buy , and Bose • 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 $ 80 ) • HyperX ’ s Pulsefire 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 ) • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gaming mouse is $ 40 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 60 ) • Razer ’ s Mamba wireless gaming mouse is $ 46 at Amazon ( usually $ 90 ) • Razer ’ s DeathAdder V2 wired gaming mouse is $ 50 at Amazon ( usually $ 70 ) • Razer ’ s Basilisk V2 wired gaming mouse is $ 65 at Amazon ( usually $ 80 ) • Razer ’ s Naga Trinity wired gaming mouse is $ 70 at Amazon ( usually $ 90 ) • Corsair Dark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is $ 69 at Amazon and Best Buy , ( usually $ 90 ) • Logitech ’ s G502 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse is $ 100 at Amazon , Best Buy , and Newegg ( usually $ 150 ) • Aukey ’ s 87-key blue-switch RGB tenkeyless gaming keyboard is $ 36 at Amazon ( usually $ 45 ) • Razer ’ s Tartarus v2 Gaming Keypad is $ 55 at Amazon and ( usually $ 80 ) • Logitech ’ s G610 Orion Red backlit mechanical gaming keyboard is $ 60 at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Razer ’ s BlackWidow Lite TKL tenkeyless mechanical keyboard with orange key switches ( Stormtrooper Limited Edition ) is $ 65 at Amazon ( usually $ 100 ) • Corsair ’ s K60 RGB Pro low profile mechanical gaming keyboard is $ 80 at Amazon ( usually $ 110 ) .
The keyboard is also on sale for $ 90 at Target • Razer BlackWidow Elite wired gaming keyboard is $ 85 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 170 ) • Logitech ’ s G513 Carbon Lightsync RGB mechanical gaming keyboard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 130 ) • Razer ’ s Huntsman TE tenkeyless wired gaming keyboard is $ 100 at Amazon ( usually $ 130 ) • Logitech ’ s G Pro mechanical gaming keyboard is $ 117 at Amazon ( usually $ 130 ) • Logitech ’ s G815 RGB mechanical gaming keyboard with tactile switches is $ 150 at Amazon , Best Buy , and Newegg ( usually $ 200 ) • Corsair ’ s K95 RGB Platinum wired mechanical gaming keyboard with Cherry MX Speed switches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buy , and Newegg ( 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 ) • Corsair ’ s K100 wired gaming keyboard with optical switches is $ 200 at Best Buy ( usually $ 230 ) • The Razer Turret wireless mechanical gaming keyboard & mouse combo for PC , Xbox One , Xbox Series X & S is $ 200 at Amazon ( usually $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ S2721HGF curved 1080p gaming monitor ( G-Sync , VA panel , 144Hz refresh rate ) is $ 171 at Amazon ( usually $ 190 ) • 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 • MSI ’ s Optix MAG271VCR 27-inch gaming monitor is $ 200 at Newegg with code BFRDAY53 ( usually $ 250 ) .
The deal is also available at Adorama • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Full HD Zero Frame TN FreeSync and G-SYNC gaming monitor is $ 260 at Amazon ( usually $ 320 ) • is $ 385 at Amazon ( usually $ 550 ) • Western Digital ’ s SN750 500GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD is $ 63 at Amazon ( usually $ 80 ) • SanDisk ’ s 1TB Plus SATA SSD is $ 88 at Amazon ( usually $ 110 ) • LaCie ’ s 2TB Rugged Mini portable hard drive is $ 90 at Amazon ( usually $ 100 ) • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Drive is $ 91 at Amazon , Best Buy , and B & H Photo ( usually $ 130 ) • Western Digital ’ s SN750 1TB NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD is $ 120 at Amazon ( usually $ 250 ) • Samsung ’ s 1TB 860 Pro SATA SSD is $ 200 at Amazon ( usually $ 280 ) • Western Digital ’ s 12TB external USB 3.0 hard drive is $ 220 at Amazon , Best Buy , B & H Photo , and Newegg ( usually $ 250 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2TB NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD is $ 249 at Amazon ( usually $ 310 ) • Samsung ’ s 2TB 970 Evo Plus NVMe SSD is $ 250 at Amazon and Newegg ( usually $ 300 ) • Western Digital ’ s SN750 2TB NVMe PCIe 3.0 2280 SSD 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--2020-11-27--‘I was told I don’t have the right brain’: Read the NYT’s damning report on Coinbase

Two days ago , Coinbase did something we rarely see a company do : it gave the world a heads-up that The New York Times would soon publish “ a negative story ” about how “ several Black employees had negative experiences at Coinbase over the last few years.
” Well , Nathaniel Popper ’ s NYT story is now here , and that description looks like the understatement of the week : twenty-three current and former employees went on the record to help produce a thoroughly damning report about systemic racial discrimination at the company .
It includes passages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her manager suggested in front of colleagues that she was dealing drugs and carrying a gun , trading on racist stereotypes .
Another said a co-worker at a recruiting meeting broadly described Black employees as less capable .
You should read the NYT report in its entirety — but given that Coinbase is trying to downplay this as a few scattered incidents , here are a few numbers to chew on as you go in : • The NYT says three quarters of the company ’ s Black employees fled the company in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At least ” 11 of those 15 employees told HR about racism and discrimination ; Coinbase says it only received three “ official ” reports , whatever that means • Two named members of Coinbase ’ s diversity team have left the company , one of whom resigned with the words : “ Why stay and put effort into this work if it ’ s just tokenized into recruiting points and not actually improving the sense of belonging and psychological safety ” • 60 additional employees took buyouts following CEO Brian Armstrong ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not engage in workplace activism • One Coinbase recruiter suggested she was pushed to find staff that looked like the company ’ s existing white and Asian staffers , saying “ I was told I don ’ t have the right brain for this ” This June , a number of Coinbase engineers walked out after Armstrong refused to issue a company statement in support of Black Lives Matter following George Floyd ’ s death .
He tweeted one out from his own account later , though .
Again , you can read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York Times .

Two days ago, Coinbase did something we rarely see a company do: it gave the world a heads-up that The New York Times would soon publish “a negative story” about how “several Black employees had negative experiences at Coinbase over the last few years.”
Well, Nathaniel Popper’s NYT story is now here, and that description looks like the understatement of the week: twenty-three current and former employees went on the record to help produce a thoroughly damning report about systemic racial discrimination at the company. It includes passages like this:
One Black employee said her manager suggested in front of colleagues that she was dealing drugs and carrying a gun, trading on racist stereotypes. Another said a co-worker at a recruiting meeting broadly described Black employees as less capable.
You should read the NYT report in its entirety — but given that Coinbase is trying to downplay this as a few scattered incidents, here are a few numbers to chew on as you go in:
The NYT says three quarters of the company’s Black employees fled the company in late 2018 and early 2019
“At least” 11 of those 15 employees told HR about racism and discrimination; Coinbase says it only received three “official” reports, whatever that means
Two named members of Coinbase’s diversity team have left the company, one of whom resigned with the words: “Why stay and put effort into this work if it’s just tokenized into recruiting points and not actually improving the sense of belonging and psychological safety”
60 additional employees took buyouts following CEO Brian Armstrong’s controversial memo about how Coinbase would not engage in workplace activism
One Coinbase recruiter suggested she was pushed to find staff that looked like the company’s existing white and Asian staffers, saying “I was told I don’t have the right brain for this”
This June, a number of Coinbase engineers walked out after Armstrong refused to issue a company statement in support of Black Lives Matter following George Floyd’s death. He tweeted one out from his own account later, though.


theverge--2020-11-28--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 .
• You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gift card for only $ 45 at Amazon ( usually $ 50 ) • Metro Redux is $ 20 at GameStop ( usually $ 30 ) .
• Paper Mario : The Origami King is $ 50 at Amazon ( usually $ 60 ) .
• Fire Emblem : Three Houses is $ 27 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) .
• Just Dance 2021 is $ 30 at Best Buy and Target ( usually $ 50 ) , its lowest price so far .
• Super Mario 3D All Stars is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 60 ) • Luigi ’ s Mansion 3 is $ 40 at Amazon , Best Buy , GameStop , and Target ( usually $ 60 ) , lower than the best-ever price .
• The Legend of Zelda : Link ’ s Awakening is $ 40 at Amazon , Best Buy , GameStop , and Target ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price .
• A digital copy of Hollow Knight is $ 7.50 at Amazon , Best Buy , GameStop , and Target ( usually $ 15 ) , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Mario Tennis Aces is $ 30 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) , lower than best price .
• New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is $ 35 at Best Buy and Target ( usually $ 50 ) , the lowest price ever .
• NBA 2K21 is $ 27 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price .
• Splatoon 2 is $ 35 at Best Buy , and Target ( usually $ 60 ) , the lowest price we ’ ve seen .
• Sonic Mania @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is $ 25 at Target ( usually $ 40 ) , the lowest price ever .
• Super Mario Maker 2 is $ 40 at Amazon , Best Buy , GameStop , and Target ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price .
• Yoshi ’ s Crafted World is $ 27 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) , matching the lowest price ever .
• One year of PlayStation Plus is $ 45 at Amazon , Best Buy , GameStop , and Newegg ( usually $ 60 ) .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 $ 30 at GameStop and Amazon ( usually $ 60 ) , the lowest price we ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
• Watch Dogs Legion is $ 30 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Persona 5 Royal Steel Book Launch Edition is $ 25 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) • Doom Eternal is $ 17 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price ever .
• Final Fantasy VII Remake is $ 25 at Target ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price .
• FIFA 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
• 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , its lowest price .
• Star Wars Squadrons is $ 17 at GameStop ( usually $ 40 ) , the lowest price ever .
• is $ 25 at Amazon ( 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 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to buy games , add-ons , and even devices on the Microsoft Store , this includes a new controller or a new Xbox console .
• If you are looking for more 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. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Game Drive for Xbox One with two-months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is $ 55 at Microsoft ( usually $ 65 ) • You can buy a 2TB external hard drive 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is $ 100 at Microsoft ( usually $ 110 ) .
This is a great way to store your older games if you plan / own an Xbox Series X / S so you do not use your limited SSD .
• NBA 2K21 is $ 27 at GameStop and Amazon ( usually $ 60 ) , the lowest price ever .
The Xbox Series X / S version of the game is on sale at Amazon for $ 61 ( usually $ 70 ) .
Unfortunately , NBA 2K21 does not include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 ) , the lowest price we ’ ve seen .
• Ori and the Will of the Wisps is $ 13 at Best Buy ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 of charge until FIFA 22 releases .
• Madden NFL 21 is $ 27 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 $ 17 at GameStop ( usually $ 60 ) , its lowest price .
• Gears 5 is $ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 Series X / S versions of the game .
• Razer ’ s Wolverine Tournament Edition wired controller is $ 105 at Amazon ( usually $ 120 ) .
The controller is also compatible on Xbox One and Xbox Series X & Series S. • Control : Ultimate Edition is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GOG ( usually $ 40 ) .
• Halo : The Master Chief Collection is $ 26 at Microsoft ( usually $ 40 ) .
• Ori and the 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 $ 21 ( usually $ 30 ) • Red Dead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Man Gaming ( usually $ 60 ) .
• Star Wars Jedi : Fallen Order is $ 24 at Green Man Gaming ( usually $ 60 ) .
• Star Wars : Squadrons is $ 22 at Fanatical and 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Ultimate Knockout is $ 16 on Steam ( usually $ 20 ) .
• Among Us is $ 4 on Steam .
• Resident Evil 3 is $ 20 on Steam ( usually $ 60 ) .
• Resident Evil 2 is $ 16 on Steam ( usually $ 40 ) .
• 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--2020-11-28--The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals under $50

Things have been tough this year for many of us , and while everyone loves giving great gifts to friends and family , you also don ’ t want to spend more than you ’ ve got .
Well , don ’ t worry — we ’ ve got your back .
There are loads of great gifts being discounted to under $ 50 , and we ’ re letting you know where you can get them and for how much .
We ’ ll be scouring the sales for games , gadgets , and other tech that can put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ faces and keep your bank balance in a reasonable condition .
Looking for more Cyber Monday deals ?
Be sure to check out our continuously updated roundup of all the best sales .
• The smaller Echo Dot that has the same design as the more expensive Echo is just $ 29 ( usually $ 50 ) .
( Amazon / Best Buy ) • If you want the new spherical Echo Dot with a digital clock embedded in the fabric , that one costs $ 39 .
It ’ s normally $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) • The new ( and adorable ) Kids Edition Echo Dot is $ 39 .
It normally costs $ 60 .
( Amazon / Best Buy ) • 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 Stick with Dolby Atmos and 4K HDR support is $ 30 ( usually $ 50 ) .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 30 ( usually $ 60 ) for the PS4 ( Amazon , Best Buy , GameStop , and Target ) • Ghost of Tsushima is $ 40 ( usually $ 60 ) for the PS4 ( Amazon , Best Buy , GameStop , Target , and Walmart ) .
• Fire Emblem : Three Houses is $ 27 ( usually $ 60 ) for the Switch .
( GameStop ) • Just Dance 2021 is $ 30 ( usually $ 50 ) for the Switch ( GameStop ) .
The PS5 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also on sale .
• Luigi ’ s Mansion 3 is $ 40 ( usually $ 60 ) for the Switch .
( GameStop ) • The Legend of Zelda : Link ’ s Awakening is $ 40 ( usually $ 60 ) for the Switch .
( GameStop ) • Mario Tennis Aces is $ 27 ( usually $ 37 ) for the Switch .
( GameStop ) • New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe is $ 38 ( usually $ 48 ) for the Switch .
( GameStop ) • Splatoon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 60 ) for the Switch .
( GameStop ) • Sonic Mania Plus and Team Sonic Racing Double Pack is $ 30 ( usually $ 40 ) for the Switch .
( GameStop ) • Super Mario Maker 2 is $ 40 ( usually $ 60 ) for the Switch .
( GameStop ) • Yoshi ’ s Crafted World is $ 28 ( usually $ 33 ) for the Switch .
( GameStop ) • You can get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $ 19 ( usually $ 45 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the membership is $ 22 for three months .
• Watch Dogs Legion is $ 30 at Amazon , Walmart and Best Buy ( $ 32 at GameStop ) , 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 .
Same goes with the PS4 version .
• Final Fantasy VII Remake is $ 25 ( usually $ 60 ) for the PS4 .
( Target ) • Ori and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( usually $ 30 ) for the Xbox at GameStop .
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 $ 40 ) for the Xbox at GameStop .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 60 ) for the Xbox at GameStop .
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 Madden 22 releases .
• Doom Eternal is $ 17 ( usually $ 60 ) for the Xbox at GameStop .
The game is also available on the PS4 .
• Star Wars Squadrons for PS4 and Xbox are $ 17 each ( usually $ 40 ) at GameStop .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ usually $ 30 ) for the Xbox at Best Buy .
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 $ 50 gift card to the Nintendo eShop for only $ 45 ( usually $ 50 ) at Amazon .
• You can get a $ 50 Xbox Gift Card for $ 45 at ( usually $ 50 ) Amazon and Best Buy .
• A 12-month Playstation Plus or Playstation Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; they usually go for $ 60 .
• Microsoft ’ s new wireless controller made for the Xbox Series X and S ( though fully compatible with the Xbox One and PC ) is $ 39 at Walmart ( usually $ 50 to $ 60 each ) • Aukey ’ s Omnia Mini 20W USB-C charger that ’ s just as powerful as Apple ’ s own $ 15 version costs just $ 10.50 once you clip a coupon at Amazon ( normally $ 20 ) .
• If you need extra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ device , Samsung ’ s microSD cards are steeply discounted at Amazon .
A 256GB card is just $ 25 .
• If you are an Alexa-using household , you can get a two-pack of C by GE BR30 Smart Light Bulbs along with a smart plug from Amazon for $ 42 , down from $ 62 .
• Having trouble finding a webcam ?
The Aukey FHD webcam is available at Amazon for $ 30 , down from its usual $ 60 price .
• If you prefer mice to touchpads , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mouse is at Amazon for $ 33 , down from $ 60 .
• Beats by Dr. Dre ’ s BeatsX wireless earphones wrap around your neck for wireless sound ; they ’ re on sale at Best Buy for $ 40 , down from $ 100 .
• If you ’ re looking for a portable speaker , the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 portable speaker is now just under $ 50 , a 50 percent savings from its usual $ 100 price .

Things have been tough this year for many of us, and while everyone loves giving great gifts to friends and family, you also don’t want to spend more than you’ve got. Well, don’t worry — we’ve got your back. There are loads of great gifts being discounted to under $50, and we’re letting you know where you can get them and for how much. We’ll be scouring the sales for games, gadgets, and other tech that can put a smile on your loved ones’ faces and keep your bank balance in a reasonable condition.


theverge--2020-11-28--A bug in Spider Man: Miles Morales gives us the web-swinging patio lamp hero we deserve

As any avid gamer knows , bugs and glitches are part of the deal .
Sometimes they take gameplay to a whole other level , as seems to be the case with Spider Man : Miles Morales where players unexpectedly turned into inanimate objects , including a patio space heater ( there ’ s a probably joke there about great power and great responsibility but we ’ re above puns at The Verge dot com ) ( spoiler : we totally are not ) .
The patio heater incident was weird enough , but it ’ s not the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ player in-game : It ’ s possible this Spider-Man glitch may eventually rank up there with the funniest in-game weirdness .
There was the bug in Half-Life 2 that left NPCs unable to blink , the numerous oddities including misplaced obelisks in Microsoft Flight Simulator , and of course who can forget the patch for The Sims 4 that caused some of the sims to unexpectedly pee fire .
Spider-Man game developer Insomniac Games acknowledged the bug on Twitter calling it “ equally as embarrassing as it is heart-warming , ” ( get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Spider-Verse producer Phil Lord suggested the bug should go into Spider-Verse 2 “ if we have any self-respect at all.
” But plenty of fans replied to Insomniac ’ s tweet asking for the glitch to stay , it is quite funny , and unless it ’ s slowing down or interfering with gameplay , why not ?
After all , there are no other games ( that we know of , anyway ) where a patio heater might end up saving New York City .
Give it a chance !

As any avid gamer knows, bugs and glitches are part of the deal. Sometimes they take gameplay to a whole other level, as seems to be the case with Spider Man: Miles Morales where players unexpectedly turned into inanimate objects, including a patio space heater (there’s a probably a joke there about great power and great responsibility but we’re above puns at The Verge dot com) (spoiler: we totally are not).
The patio heater incident was weird enough, but it’s not the only strange inanimate object to abruptly replace a player in-game:
It’s possible this Spider-Man glitch may eventually rank up there with the funniest in-game weirdness. There was the bug in Half-Life 2 that left NPCs unable to blink, the numerous oddities including misplaced obelisks in Microsoft Flight Simulator, and of course who can forget the patch for The Sims 4 that caused some of the sims to unexpectedly pee fire.
Spider-Man game developer Insomniac Games acknowledged the bug on Twitter calling it “equally as embarrassing as it is heart-warming,” (get it?!) and Into the Spider-Verse producer Phil Lord suggested the bug should go into Spider-Verse 2 “if we have any self-respect at all.”


theverge--2020-11-28--The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on Apple devices

It ’ s rare that Apple slashes the prices on its own products .
Fortunately , other retailers are putting a lot of Apple products on sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday .
A bunch of retailers like Amazon , Best Buy , B & H Photo , Walmart , and Woot are slashing the prices on everything from wearables to its wireless earbuds .
Additionally , the online Apple store will have a special promotion on Friday , November 27th , and running until Monday , November 30th .
The promotion will allow you to get up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you purchase an eligible product during the four-day event as listed below : • Get a $ 25 Apple gift card when you buy an Apple Watch Series 3 • Get a $ 25 Apple gift card AirPods ( wireless or wired case ) or a pair of AirPods Pro .
If you buy a pair of AirPods you can also add engraving at no extra cost • Get a $ 50 Apple gift card when you buy an iPhone SE , iPhone 11 , or iPhone XR .
You can also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Get a $ 50 Apple gift card if you buy the Beats Studio 3 / Solo Pro / Solo 3 / Powerbeats Pro / Powerbeats high-performance wireless earphones • Get a $ 100 Apple gift cad when you buy an Apple TV 4K , Apple TV HD , Home Pod • Get a $ 100 Apple gift card when you buy an iPad Pro or iPad mini .
You can also add engraving at no extra cost and you can save if you trade in a current device • Get a $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pro and iMac models and you can save if you trade in a current device Below , we have listed all the best Black Friday discounts you can take advantage of if you are looking to buy any Apple device .
If you are looking for even more Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals , be sure to check out our continuously updated page with all of the best sales this weekend .
• You can save up to $ 900 on the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro models at Best Buy if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Best Buy is offering the iPhone SE at a starting price of $ 200 if you trade in an iPhone 7 or newer model and have a qualified activation Best Buy is also discounting the last gen iPad Air , taking $ 70 off the 64GB model and $ 100 off the 256GB version .
Amazon is discounting the smallest iPad , the latest version of the iPad mini , taking $ 65 off the price of the 64GB model .
• The 11-inch iPad Pro ( 2020 model ) with 128GB @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( usually $ 800 ) .
The sale is also available at Best Buy .
• You can get a 2020 iPad Pro with 256GB of storage for $ 800 at Amazon ( usually $ 899 ) .
The deal is also available at Best Buy .
Apple just released its new MacBook Air , MacBook Pro , and Mac mini with the M1 processor this month , and B & H Photo is already running discounts on them .
Note that all of these sales are considered “ preorders ” , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the M1 computers in soon , but haven ’ t yet .
The retailer is taking $ 100 off the M1-equipped MacBook Pro .
If you ’ re looking for 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage , the normally $ 1,299 system is available for $ 1,199 in either gray or silver .
If you upgrade it to 512GB of storage , then the usual price of $ 1,499 drops to $ 1,399 , again in either gray or silver .
B & H is also discounting a number of older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • 13-inch MacBook Pro ( two ports , mid-2020 ) with Retina Display , 8GB of RAM , 512GB of SSD , a quad-core 8th Gen Intel i5 processor , and integrated Intel Iris Plus graphics is $ 1,149 at B & H Photo ( usually $ 1,229 ) • 13-inch MacBook Pro ( two ports , mid-2020 ) with Retina Display , 8GB of RAM , 512GB of SSD , an 8th Gen ques-core Intel Core i5 processor , and integrated Intel Iris Plus graphics is $ 1,349 at B & H @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 13-inch MacBook Pro ( four ports , mid-2020 ) with Retina Display with 16GB of RAM , 512GB SSD , and a quad-core 10th Gen Intel i5 processor is $ 1,649 at B & H Photo ( usually $ 1,749 ) • 13-inch MacBook Pro ( four ports , mid-2020 ) with Retina display , 16GB of RAM , 1TB of SSD storage , a 10th Gen quad-core Intel Core i5 processor , and integrated Intel Iris Plus graphics is $ 1,799 at B & H Photo ( usually $ 1,999 ) • @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for $ 169 , Woot for $ 190 and Best Buy for $ 200 , not the lowest price we have seen on these earbuds , but good deals nonetheless as AirPods Pros normally cost $ 249 • Apple ’ s AirPods with a wireless charging case is $ 150 at Amazon ( usually $ 199 ) .
The sale is also available at Best Buy and Walmart .
• You can buy the second-generation AirPods with a wired charging case for $ 110 at Amazon ( normally $ 159 ) .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 259 at Best Buy ( usually $ 280 ) • You can score a 44mm Apple Watch SE for $ 289 at Amazon ( usually $ 309 ) .
The deal is also available at Best Buy .
• The Apple Watch Series 6 40mm with GPS in red is $ 330 at Amazon ( usually $ 399 ) .
Other colors are available for $ 350 .
The same size is also on sale at Walmart , but only the red color option is available .
• The Beats Solo Pro wireless @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buy ( usually $ 300 ) .
The deal is also available at Amazon ( light blue only ) • The Beats Solo 3 headphones in black and pink are $ 119 at Walmart ( usually $ 200 ) .
Amazon also has the headphones on sale for the same price ( gold and silver only ) • The BeatsX wireless earbuds in black and silver are on sale for $ 40 at Best Buy ( usually $ 100 )

Cyber Monday is over and most of these deals have expired, but we’ve rounded up the best deals still available here.
It’s rare that Apple slashes the prices on its own products. Fortunately, other retailers are putting a lot of Apple products on sale for Cyber Monday. A bunch of retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, B&H Photo, Walmart, and Woot are slashing the prices on everything from wearables to its wireless earbuds.
Additionally, the online Apple store will have a special promotion on Friday, November 27th, and running until Monday, November 30th. The promotion will allow you to get up to $150 in an Apple gift card if you purchase an eligible product during the four-day event as listed below:
Below, we have listed all the best Cyber Monday discounts you can take advantage of if you are looking to buy any Apple device. If you are looking for even more Cyber Monday deals, be sure to check out our continuously updated page with all of the best sales this weekend.
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iPad deals
There aren’t many sales on the iPad for Cyber Monday, but one standout is a rare discount on the latest generation iPad mini over at Best Buy. The iPad mini is Apple’s smallest tablet and is great for reading and watching video, but isn’t going to replace your laptop any time soon. Today’s sale takes $100 off the price, bringing it down to $300.
iPad Mini (2019, 64GB, Wi-Fi) $ 339 $ 399 15 % off $ 339 $ 339 $ 399 15 % off The 2019 iPad Mini features the same 7.9-inch display as its predecessors, but it includes an A12 Bionic processor, the same one used in the iPhone XS and iPhone XR generation. $339 at Apple
Mac deals
MacBook Air (late-2020). Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Apple just released its new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with the M1 processor this month, and B&H Photo is already running discounts on them. Note that all of these sales are considered “preorders”, as both stores are expecting to get stock of the M1 computers in soon, but haven’t yet.
If you are looking for the MacBook Air with the base configuration, B&H has discounted the model bringing the price down to $899.
The retailer is taking $100 off the M1-equipped MacBook Pro. If you’re looking for 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, the normally $1,299 system is available for $1,199 in either gray or silver. If you upgrade it to 512GB of storage, then the usual price of $1,499 drops to $1,399, again in either gray or silver .
B&H and Best Buy are also discounting a number of older MacBook Pro models with Intel processors:
AirPods deals
AirPods Pro. Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge
Apple Watch deals
Apple Watch Series 6. Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge
Beats deals
Beats Solo Pro. Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge


theverge--2020-11-28--The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday tech deals happening at Walmart

Like some of its competitors , Walmart has started offering a ton of discounts on tech products in the weeks leading up to Cyber Monday .
Fortunately , Walmart has some interesting Black Friday deals going on right now , including the lowest price we have seen yet on Apple ’ s AirPods Pros .
Below , we have highlighted the best Cyber Monday tech deals across different subcategories that Walmart is currently offering .
For more Cyber Monday deals , check out our roundup of the best deals across all the major retailers .
Or if you want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best deals available at Amazon , Best Buy , and GameStop as well .
• Apple ’ s AirPods Pro are down to $ 169 ( usually $ 249 ) • Apple ’ s AirPods with a wireless charging case are $ 150 ( usually $ 199 ) • Powerbeats Pro are $ 160 if you buy them in green ( usually $ 250 ) • Apple Watch Series 6 ( 40mm , GPS ) in red is available for $ 330 ( usually $ 399 ) • Microsoft ’ s Surface Laptop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 900 ) • The HP Omen 15 is $ 899 ( usually $ 1,299 ) • The Lenovo Flex 14 is $ 499 ( usually $ 599 ) • Samsung ’ s 58-inch 4K UHD LED Smart TV with HDR is $ 398 ( usually $ 450 ) • One year of PlayStation Plus is $ 45 ( usually $ 60 ) • Crash Bandicoot 4 : It ’ s About Time is $ 30 ( usually $ 50 ) • The Last of Us Part II is $ 30 ( usually $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 30 ( usually $ 60 ) , the lowest price ever .
If you buy the PS4 version and upgrade to that console ’ s successor , you will receive the next-gen version free of charge .
• Madden NFL 21 is $ 28 , the lowest price ever .
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 .
• FIFA 21 is $ 28 ( usually $ 60 ) , the lowest it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PS4 version and upgrade to the PS5 , you will receive the next-gen version free of charge until FIFA 22 releases .
• Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games : Tokyo 2020 is $ 30 ( usually $ 60 ) • and three months of Nintendo Switch Online for $ 300 .
Normally $ 300 gets you just the Nintendo Switch .
• You can get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $ 23 ( usually $ 45 ) • Xbox wireless controllers are $ 39 each ( usually $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These controllers are compatible with PC , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , and Xbox Series S • Crash Bandicoot 4 : It ’ s About Time is $ 30 ( usually $ 50 ) • FIFA 21 is $ 28 ( 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 of charge until FIFA 22 releases .
• Madden NFL 21 is $ 28 ( usually $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If you buy the Xbox One version and upgrade to the Series X / S , you will receive the next-gen version free of charge until Madden 22 releases .
• Watch Dogs Legion is $ 30 ( usually $ 60 ) , its 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 of charge .

Like some of its competitors, Walmart has started offering a ton of discounts on tech products in the weeks leading up to Cyber Monday. Fortunately, Walmart has some interesting Black Friday deals going on right now, including the lowest price we have seen yet on Apple’s AirPods Pros .
Below, we have highlighted the best Cyber Monday tech deals across different subcategories that Walmart is currently offering. For more Cyber Monday deals, check out our roundup of the best deals across all the major retailers. Or if you want to compare pricing, we rounded up the best deals available at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop as well.


theverge--2020-11-28--Best Black Friday and Cyber Monday tech deals for students

If you ’ re heading off to high school or college next year ( or shopping for someone who is ) , Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great times to start looking for the gadgets you ’ ll need for school .
And if you ’ re a current student who just needs to upgrade their tech , why not take advantage of this week ’ s deals and sales ?
Here are some of the best deals that students should consider for tablets , laptops , speakers , and more .
The gadgets listed here are affordable , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you do your best schoolwork ( or relax in your downtime ) .
For more tech sales , check out our hubs of laptop deals , phone deals , noise-canceling headphone deals , and wireless earbuds deals .
• Amazon ’ s Fire HD 7 Kids Edition is $ 60 on Amazon , $ 40 off its original price of $ 100 .
This deal is active until December 1st .
• Amazon ’ s Fire HD 8 Kids Edition is $ 80 on Amazon , $ 60 off its original price of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until December 1st .
• Samsung ’ s Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is $ 280 at Walmart , $ 70 off its original price of $ 350 .
This configuration includes 64GB of storage and an S Pen .
• HP ’ s Envy x360 13 is $ 750 at Best Buy , $ 250 off its original price of $ 1,000 .
This model includes an Intel Core i7-1165G7 , 8GB of memory , and a 512GB SSD .
• Amazon ’ s Echo Dot ( third gen ) is $ 19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ original price of $ 40 .
This deal is active until December 1st .
• Amazon ’ s Echo Studio is $ 160 at Best Buy , $ 40 off its original price of $ 200 .
• is $ 79 at Walmart , $ 50 off its original price of $ 129 .
• is $ 299 at Amazon , $ 100 off its original price of $ 399 .
This deal is also available at • Apple ’ s iPhone SE starts at $ 199.99 at Best Buy with a trade-in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ qualified activation .
You can also buy a prepaid model for $ 249 at Walmart .
• Samsung ’ s Galaxy A51 ( unlocked ) is $ 274.99 at Best Buy , $ 125 off its original price of $ 399.99 ( with activation ) .
You can also buy a prepaid model for $ 249 at Walmart .
• Motorola ’ s Moto G Stylus is $ 149.99 at Best Buy , $ 150 off its original price of $ 299.99 .
• Motorola ’ s Moto G Power ( prepaid through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Walmart , $ 50 off its original price of $ 179 .
• The Bose 700 noise-canceling headphones are $ 339 at Amazon , $ 40 off their original price of $ 379 .
This deal will be active until January 4th .
Some colors are also on sale for as low as $ 299 at Best Buy .
• Apple ’ s AirPods Pro are $ 169 at Walmart , $ 80 off their original price of $ 249 .
They ’ re also on sale at Best Buy for $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 278 at Best Buy , $ 71.99 off their original price of $ 349.99 • The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance 3-Pack is $ 100 at Best Buy , $ 35 off its original price of $ 135 • The Samsung Galaxy Watch is $ 189 at Walmart , $ 90 off its original price of $ 279 .
• The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is $ 199 at Walmart , $ 100 off its original price of $ 299 .

If you’re heading off to high school or college next year (or shopping for someone who is), Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great times to start looking for the gadgets you’ll need for school. And if you’re a current student who just needs to upgrade their tech, why not take advantage of this week’s deals and sales?
Here are some of the best deals that students should consider for tablets, laptops, speakers, and more. The gadgets listed here are affordable, portable, and powerful enough to help you do your best schoolwork (or relax in your downtime). For more tech sales, check out our hubs of laptop deals, phone deals, noise-canceling headphone deals, and wireless earbuds deals.


theverge--2020-11-28--The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday tech deals happening at Newegg

Newegg sells a ton of tech , ranging from computer parts to gaming laptops and even gaming-friendly televisions .
We have compiled some of the best deals going on right now at Newegg .
Of course , some of these deals may also be available at other retailers like Amazon and Best Buy , so you should check out our roundups to compare prices before making a buying decision .
If you are looking for more general tech deals , we have compiled the best tech deals you can get right now .
• Samsung ’ s 250GB 970 Evo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ usually $ 90 ) • Samsung ’ s 500GB 970 Evo Plus NVMe SSD is $ 80 ( usually $ 100 ) • Samsung ’ s 1TB 970 Evo Plus NVMe SSD is 150 ( usually $ 200 ) • Samsung ’ s 2TB 970 Evo Plus NVMe SSD is $ 250 ( usually $ 300 ) , beating the lowest price by roughly $ 40 .
The deal is also available at Amazon .
• Samsung ’ s 970 Evo M.2 2280 1TB PCIe SSD plus a G.Skill Trident Z Neo Series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DDR 3600 RAM bundle is $ 286 ( usually $ 295 ) • Intel Core i7-10700K Comet Lake 8-core 3.8 GHz processor is $ 360 with code TENFFCLA387K at checkout .
Normally , this CPU costs $ 385 .
• Intel Core i9-9900K Coffee Lake 8-Core , 16-Thread 3.6 GHz processor with a free copy of Crysis Remastered is $ 320 ( usually $ 400 ) • Intel Core i7-9700K Coffee Lake 8-Core 3.6 GHz processor with a free copy of Crysis Remastered is $ 260 ( usually $ 310 ) • LG @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on sale for $ 1,197 ( usually $ 1,500 ) • If you want something a little bigger , you can get LG ’ s 65-inch BX OLED 4K UHD TV for $ 1,797 ( usually $ 2,300 ) .
Which is the lowest price for this TV to date • LG ’ s UHD 85 Series 82-inch 4K UHD smart tv with AI ThinQ is $ 1,370 ( usually $ 2,000 )

Newegg sells a ton of tech, ranging from computer parts to gaming laptops and even gaming-friendly televisions. We have compiled some of the best deals going on right now at Newegg.
Of course, some of these deals may also be available at other retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, so you should check out our roundups to compare prices before making a buying decision. If you are looking for more general tech deals, we have compiled the best tech deals you can get right now.


theverge--2020-11-28--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 .
• Corsair ’ s HS60 Pro 7.1 wired gaming headset is $ 40 at Best Buy ( usually $ 70 ) • Razer Kraken Tournament Edition surround sound wired gaming headset is $ 55 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 100 ) • HyperX ’ s Cloud Flight II wired gaming headset is $ 79 at Amazon ( usually $ 100 ) .
The headset is also $ 80 at Best Buy • Corsair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 80 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 100 ) • Logitech ’ s G Pro wired gaming headset is $ 92 at Amazon and Newegg ( usually $ 100 ) • Corsair ’ s HS60 haptic wired gaming headset with haptic bass is $ 100 at Amazon ( usually $ 130 ) • Logitech ’ s G733 Lightspeed wireless gaming headset in black is $ 120 at Best Buy and Newegg ( usually $ 130 ) .
Amazon has discounted the white model for $ 120 • Logitech G633 Artemis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 $ 297 at Best Buy , and Bose • are $ 150 at Amazon ( usually $ 200 ) • is $ 80 at Amazon ( usually $ 100 ) • Logitech ’ s G203 Lightsync wired @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Best Buy ( usually $ 40 ) • Logitech ’ s G502 Hero SE wired gaming mouse is $ 35 at Best Buy ( usually $ 80 ) • HyperX ’ s Pulsefire 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 $ 40 at Amazon and Best Buy ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s Mamba wireless gaming mouse is $ 48 at Amazon ( usually $ 90 ) • Razer ’ s DeathAdder V2 wired gaming mouse is $ 50 at Amazon ( usually $ 70 ) • Razer ’ s Basilisk V2 wired gaming mouse is $ 65 at Amazon ( usually $ 80 ) • Razer ’ s Naga Trinity wired gaming mouse is $ 70 at Amazon ( usually $ 90 ) • Corsair Dark Core RGB Pro SE wireless gaming mouse is $ 69 at Amazon and Best Buy , ( usually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ G502 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse is $ 100 at Amazon , Best Buy , and Newegg ( usually $ 150 ) • Aukey ’ s 87-key blue-switch RGB tenkeyless gaming keyboard is $ 36 at Amazon ( usually $ 45 ) • Razer ’ s Tartarus v2 Gaming Keypad is $ 73 at Amazon and ( usually $ 80 ) • Logitech ’ s G610 Orion Red backlit mechanical gaming keyboard is $ 60 at Amazon ( usually $ 120 ) • Razer ’ s BlackWidow Lite TKL tenkeyless mechanical keyboard with orange @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is $ 65 at Amazon ( usually $ 100 ) • Corsair ’ s K60 RGB Pro low profile mechanical gaming keyboard is $ 90 at Target ( usually $ 110 ) • Razer BlackWidow Elite wired gaming keyboard is $ 85 at Best Buy ( usually $ 170 ) • Logitech ’ s G513 Carbon Lightsync RGB mechanical gaming keyboard with GX blue switches is $ 100 at Amazon and Best Buy ( usually $ 130 ) • Razer ’ s Huntsman TE tenkeyless wired gaming keyboard is $ 100 at Amazon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s G Pro mechanical gaming keyboard is $ 117 at Amazon ( usually $ 130 ) • Logitech ’ s G815 RGB mechanical gaming keyboard with tactile switches is $ 150 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newegg ( usually $ 230 ) • Corsair ’ s K100 wired gaming keyboard with optical switches is $ 200 at Best Buy ( usually $ 230 ) • 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 $ 171 at Amazon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 385 at Amazon ( usually $ 550 ) • Western Digital ’ s SN750 500GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD is $ 63 at Amazon ( usually $ 80 ) • SanDisk ’ s 1TB Plus SATA SSD is $ 90 at Amazon ( usually $ 110 ) • LaCie ’ s 2TB Rugged Mini portable hard drive is $ 65 at Amazon ( usually $ 100 ) • Western Digital ’ s 4TB external USB 3.0 hard drive is $ 80 at Amazon and B & H Photo ( $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Easystore 5TB External USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive is $ 90 at Best Buy ( usually $ 90 ) • Western Digital ’ s 4TB P10 Game Drive is $ 91 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 ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is $ 190 at Amazon , Best Buy , B & H Photo , and Newegg ( usually $ 250 ) • Western Digital ’ s SN750 2TB NVMe PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 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 $ 275 at Amazon ( usually $ 400 )


theverge--2020-11-28--The best Black Friday and Cyber Monday tech deals at Amazon

Amazon is hosting a wide variety of tech deals for Black Friday and 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 .
Of course , more deals will come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 Black Friday deals happening elsewhere .
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus ( black , 128GB , unlocked ) is $ 842 .
This is the lowest price we ’ ve seen for this phone , which normally costs around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .
• 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It ’ s normally $ 60 .
Stock seems to be running low for this model , as it ’ s currently set to restock in late January .
• The new ( and adorable ) Kids Edition Echo Dot is $ 39 .
It normally costs $ 60 .
• The most capable Echo speaker , the Echo Studio , is down to $ 160 ( usually $ 200 ) .
It ’ s currently set to deliver in late December .
The best option is this bundle that includes two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sonos Move Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled smart speaker is $ 299 ( usually $ 399 ) .
It ’ s currently set to come back in stock on December 8th , 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • 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 .
• The slightly larger Echo Show 8 with a bigger screen and more powerful speakers is $ 65 ( usually $ 130 ) .
• Google ’ s Pixel 5 is $ 50 off for the first time , bringing it down to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• 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 .
• Amazon ’ s Echo Buds wireless earbuds are back down to $ 80 , which matches their lowest price yet .
This model is usually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wireless , noise-canceling headphones are back down to $ 278 , a $ 72 price 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 when you add them to your cart .
• For something far less expensive that has IPX5 water resistance , Plantronics ’ BackBeat Fit 6100 over-ear , wireless headphones are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , though they ’ re sometimes around $ 100 ) .
• Samsung ’ s Galaxy Buds Plus wireless earbuds are down to $ 110 ( normally $ 150 ) .
This matches the best deal we ’ ve seen , and it applies to every color option .
• Jabra ’ s Elite 65t wireless earbuds 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Razer Kraken Tournament Edition gaming headset is $ 55 ( usually $ 100 ) .
• The Beats Powerbeats Pro in navy are $ 174.95 ( usually $ 249.99 ) .
• 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 $ 130 , down from $ 150 • The affordable Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is down to $ 18 ( usually $ 30 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ TV Stick with a more capable Alexa Remote is $ 28 ( usually $ 40 ) .
• The Amazon Fire TV 4K Stick with Dolby Atmos and 4K HDR 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 to go with it , those are $ 599 ( usually @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently set to come back in stock in January , but you can still get this deal price .
• 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 .
• 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ version is back in stock at Amazon , costing $ 160 in stead of $ 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 ) • 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 the delivery time is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cam is $ 150 ( usually $ 200 ) .
• Ring ’ s Floodlight Camera , which requires hard-wiring to operate , is $ 190 instead of $ 250 .
You can add an Echo Show 5 display to the order for free , but it won ’ t be in stock until December 1st .
• 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which offers four-second video previews of alerts , is $ 160 instead 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 December 23rd at the earliest .
• The new Eero 6 dual-band mesh Wi-Fi router is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• If you want a three-pack of the tri-band Eero Pro 6 mesh Wi-Fi routers , it ’ ll cost $ 479 ( usually $ 600 ) .
• 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 .
• You ’ ll save even more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ routers , priced together for $ 219 ( usually $ 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 ) .
• 13 Sentinels : Aegis Rim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 60 ) .
• The Sega Genesis Mini retro console is $ 50 ( usually $ 80 ) .
• Mario Tennis Aces ( digital code ) 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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 512GB costs $ 65 .
• Seagate ’ s 2TB USB 3.0 game drive for Xbox consoles is $ 70 ( usually $ 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 DeathAdder v2 Gaming Mouse is $ 50 ( usually $ 70 ) .
• The Razer BlackWidow TE Chroma v2 TKL Tenkeyless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is $ 132 ( usually $ 140 ) .
• For the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 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 .

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.
Related The best Cyber Monday deals on tech
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
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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.