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The best early Cyber Monday deals are live at Amazon — check out our top picks

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 04:11
Amazon's best early Cyber Monday deals at a glance: Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) $154.99 (save $45) Get Deal Best Echo deal Amazon Echo Pop $17.99 (save $22) Get Deal Best Fire tablet deal Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) $74.99 (save $65) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ $299.99 (save $250.99) Get Deal Best TV deal TCL 65-Inch Class S5 UHD 4K LED Smart Fire TV $349.99 (save $100) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $899 (save $200) Get Deal Best Windows laptop deal Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,499 (save $500.99) Get Deal Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM5 $298 (save $101.99) Get Deal Best fitness tracker deal Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm, WiFi) $279.99 (save $70) Get Deal Best beauty tech deal Shark SpeedStyle Pro Flex $179 (Save $50) Get Deal

Amazon's Black Friday sale went live Nov. 21 (a full week before Thanksgiving), ushering in some year-round lows on robot vacuums, Apple products, and Fire TVs. This year's best Amazon Black Friday deals even beat out the top October Prime Day offers.

Now that we're almost to Cyber Monday, the Mashable Shopping team is tracking all of the best discounts so you don't have to. We're refreshing our picks on a regular basis, so keep checking back as we add deals through Cyber Monday.

SEE ALSO: The Cyber Monday deals we're already obsessing over

Even if you're brand loyal to Amazon (and we don't blame you), definitely keep an eye on our coverage of the other big retailers — Walmart, Best Buy, and Target are going hard, and Amazon doesn't always have the lowest prices. Another smart shopping strategy: Use the Amazon-friendly price tracker CamelCamelCamel to see if the current deal is a good one, or add the item to your wishlist to get notified as soon as it goes on sale.

Amazon's extended holiday return window applies to most items bought between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, but Apple products are a notable exception.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing. Any deal marked with a 🔥 has dropped to a record-low price. 

Best Black Friday Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) 🔥 $154.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $45.00 Get Deal Why we like it

"The new batch of 2024 Kindles is the fastest yet, turning pages quickly and with less delay when switching between books in your library. The Kindle Paperwhite and Signature Edition both have bright, high-contrast screens, so you can read in any environment. While I prefer the Kindle Paperwhite over the Signature Edition most of the time, right now you can't beat the SE's Black Friday price." — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is 23% off, bringing it down to $154.99. That's some big savings ($45 to be exact) on a device that's usually $200. You get everything you love in the Paperwhite — a lightweight and waterproof design — with the added benefits of double the storage, wireless charging, and auto-adjusting brightness.

More Kindle deals at AmazonBest Black Friday Echo deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Pop 🔥 $17.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $22.00 Get Deal Why we like it

For less than $20, why not add the convenience of being able to ask Alexa anything in any room of your home? Even if you can't see yourself being a full-screened Echo person, the Pop can subtly squeeze into any living situation. You won't even know it's there — until you're making dinner and can simply ask Alexa for measurement conversions out loud rather than actually figuring out the math. Then you'll definitely know it's there.

More Echo deals at AmazonBest Black Friday Fire Tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) 🔥 $74.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $65.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full rev iew of the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023).

"Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet is a lot friendlier on the wallet than an iPad. With a 10.1-inch screen, it's similar in size, but it's also a fraction of the price. In our review of the Amazon Fire HD 10, we delighted in its lightweight design and long battery life. The biggest downside to Amazon's Fire tablets are the limited selection of apps offered, especially compared the the Google Play and Apple store.

"That being said, it's still not a bad choice for those who want a tablet for streaming or reading through the Kindle app — especially when the Fire HD 10 is down to its lowest price ever of $74.99. That's a generous 46% off for $65 in savings." — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

More Fire Tablet deals at AmazonBest Black Friday robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba Combo i5+ $299.99 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $250.00 Get Deal Why we like it

"This nearly 50% off discount on the Roomba Combo j5+ is stellar at first glance, but it looks like an even sweeter deal when compared to the current deal on the cheapest self-emptying Roomba, the Roomba Vac 2. For $249.99, that bare-bones Roomba doesn't mop and can't smart map your house. For $299 — just $50 more — the Roomba Combo i5+ can mop and can smart map to clean specific rooms in your home on command. If $300 is your budget cap for a new robot vacuum, spending that extra $50 is a no-brainer.

The only downside to choosing the Combo i5+ over the more advanced Combo j5+ is that the i series Roombas don't have small obstacle avoidance technology, so they can't dodge things on the floor like charging cords or pet waste. However, if your home is already pretty tidy as it is, or you're down to deal with tidying up ahead of vacuuming, the Combo i5+ is a total steal at this price." — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter

More robot vacuum deals at Amazon

Robot vacuum and mop combos

Best Black Friday TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-Inch Class S5 UHD 4K LED Smart Fire TV 🔥 $349.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal Why we like it

For our top TV pick at Amazon, we previously went with this massive 75-incher from TCL — and there was a lot to love about it. But we know not everyone has the space for a TV that big, no matter how affordable. So as we round out Black Friday, we have to call your attention to another budget-friendly TCL TV, the 65-inch Class S5 Fire TV.

Don't get us wrong, this is definitely a basic TV. Its LED display isn't as sharp as its QLED or OLED competitors. However, $349.99 for a 65-inch TV seems, frankly, absurd. Despite all the inflation we've seen in recent years, 65-inch TVs remain stubbornly immune, and we're not complaining. This TV uses the Amazon Fire TV OS to connect you to your favorite streaming apps. You'll also get the benefit of an HDR PRO+ display, Dolby Atmos sound, and an Alexa voice remote.

More TV deals at Amazon

24- to 40-inch TVs

43-inch TVs

50- to 55-inch TVs

65-inch TVs

75-inch TVs and up

Best Black Friday Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) 🔥 $899.00 at Amazon
$1,099.00 Save $200.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the M3 Apple MacBook Air.

"Our reviewer was impressed by the M3 Air's peppy performance, satisfying keyboard, vivid webcam, and dual-display support (if you close its lid), rating it a 4.3/5. It may not look all that different from its older M-series predecessors — there is a new midnight finish option — but we think it's the best MacBook for most people, especially now that Apple's bumped its base RAM from 8GB to 16GB."

— Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

More Apple deals at Amazon

MacBooks

Macs

iPads

Apple Watches

AirPods and speakers

AirTags

Best Black Friday laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) 🔥 $1,499.00 at Amazon
$1,999.99 Save $500.99 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.

"Microsoft's slick Qualcomm-powered laptop lasted nearly 23 hours in our battery life test and one-upped the M3 MacBooks in our performance benchmark (both the Air and the Pro models). If Windows on Arm doesn't pose any compatibility issues for your go-to apps, we think it's the best Windows laptop for most people. It's a Mashable Choice Award-winner that got a 4.8/5 rating from our reviewer, which makes it one of our highest-rated laptops of 2024. (The Asus Zenbook Duo got the same score.)

The 13-inch model we tested came with a Snapdragon X Elite CPU, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. It usually retails for a hefty $1,999.99, but Amazon's Black Friday Week sale has brought it down to just $1,499 there. That's 25% off and a new all-time low. It was price-matched in the Microsoft Store at the time of writing, FYI, while Best Buy had it listed for $1,699.99.

If you don't want to spend that much, pared-down configurations start at $844.99." — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

More Windows laptop deals at Amazon2-in-1 laptop dealsGaming laptop dealsChromebook dealsMonitor dealsBest Black Friday headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 $298.00 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $101.99 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5.

"If you want headphones that have great noise cancellation and incredible (adjustable) sound, then the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones won't let you down. Out of the noise-cancelling headphones we've tested, these are our top pick for audiophiles. It can be a little annoying that the ear cups don't fold in, but with 30 hours of battery life, you'll probably find yourself wearing them more often than not. Dropped down to $298, these headphones are at a dollar cheaper than their Prime Day price." — Bethany Allard, Lead Shopping Reporter

More headphones deals at Amazon

Noise-cancelling over-ear and on-ear headphones

Noise-cancelling earbuds

Best Black Friday fitness tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm, WiFi) 🔥 $279.99 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $70.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Just released in August, this is the first time the new Google Pixel Watch 3 has ever gone on sale for less than $300. Unfortunately, the larger 45mm screen is still at full price, but even this 41mm model has a 10% larger display than the same size Pixel Watch 2, thanks to smaller bezels. The Pixel Watch 3's display is also just brighter and zippier in general, without sacrificing that 24-hour battery life.

On that screen, you'll be able to swipe through a more detailed running dashboard than the previous generation, check your heart rate changes from sleep, to regular daytime chilling, to a legit cardio workout, make payments via Google Wallet, and more.

More fitness tracker and smartwatch deals at Amazon

Smart rings

Best Black Friday kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Instant Pot Instant Pot 10-in-1 Pro (6 quart) $98.99 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $71.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If Thanksgiving prep had you wishing for another burner, there's a way to get one without overhauling your entire stove. Instant Pots are truly do-it-all appliances, letting you sauté, steam, and pressure cook all in one little pot. As Black Friday is winding down, so are the deals, and we've seen some Instant Pots sales dwindle.

Luckily, you can still find the drastically discounted Instant Pot 10-in-1 Pro (6 quart) for 42% off. Shop it ahead of Cyber Monday for just $98.99, and you'll be a master of it by the time your next holiday meal comes around.

More kitchen deals at Amazon

Instant Pot

Air fryers and pizza ovens

Coffee makers

Eco-friendly kitchen gear

Beauty tech deals Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark SpeedStyle Pro Flex 🔥 $179.00 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $50.99 Get Deal Why we like it

If a multistyler like the Airwrap or FlexStyle feels like it'll be overkill for your hair routine, you might consider a nice (but still multifaceted) hair dryer like the Shark SpeedStyle. It's one of Mashable Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard's favorite Dyson Supersonic dupes, particularly for smoothing — its QuickSmooth brush in particular not only dries hair quickly, but "keeps things from looking too windswept and more styled and volumized." This version also comes with a diffuser for defined curls, a concentrator for sleek, straight styles, and a FrizzFighter finishing tool.

More beauty tech deals at AmazonCyber Monday Outdoor deals at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station $399.00 at Amazon
$799.00 Save $400.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Jackery does one thing, and they do it very well. They make user-friendly, long-lasting, and durable power stations. That's it. That singular focus is also why we love them. And for Cyber Monday, Jackery is offering up to 50% off its most popular products. These power stations have become common fixtures at campgrounds, festivals, and tailgates in recent years, but they're also extremely useful in emergency situations. Pair them with a Jackery solar panel, and they turn into an eco-friendly generator.

More Cyber Monday outdoor deals at AmazonGaming deals at Amazon

Xbox

PlayStation

Nintendo Switch

Speaker deals at AmazonDeals under $25 at Amazon

Note: Some deals are repeated from the above list.

Pet deals at Amazon

Check out our sister site PCMag's best Black Friday deals list for more options.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Caffeinate the fam with a 2-in-1 Keurig on sale for Cyber Monday

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 04:09

SAVE $49.99: As of Dec. 1, the Keurig K-Duo Essentials coffee maker is 50% off at Walmart for Cyber Monday. You'll pay $50.

Opens in a new window Credit: Keurig Keurig K-Duo Essentials $50.00 at Walmart
$99.99 Save $49.99 Get Deal

Hosting family this holiday season? They're going to need coffee. And if you're relying on a single-serve coffee maker to caffeinate all your cousins and their assorted significant others, be warned: Disaster is coming.

The solution? Perhaps a Keurig K-Duo Essentials coffee maker that can brew both ground coffee and K-Cup pods. Cup and carafe sizes vary according to your needs: eight, 10, and 12 ounces for cups and eight, 10, and 12 cups for carafes.

SEE ALSO: The Cyber Monday deals we're already obsessing over

There's also only one water reservoir for both sides, which means it's easy to use and even easier to teach someone else to use — great news for your uncle who hasn't listened to a single thing you've said since 2004.

Sound like something you could use? Snag it while Walmart's Cyber Week deals last.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Do not sleep on these Cyber Monday streaming deals

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:55
Early Cyber Monday streaming deals at a glance: BEST OVERALL Hulu and Disney+ (both with ads) $2.99/month for one year (save $96) Get Deal BEST HULU DEAL Hulu with ads $0.99/month for one year (save $108) Get Deal Best Hulu add-on Starz on Hulu 99 cents/month for one year (save $120) Get Deal BEST PEACOCK DEAL Peacock Premium $1.99/month for six months or $19.99/year with codes REALDEALMONTHLY or REALDEAL (save up to $60) Get Deal BEST MAX DEAL Max With Ads $2.99/month for six months (save $42) Get Deal BEST PRIME VIDEO ADD-ON Paramount+ with Showtime (Prime Video add-on) $2.99 per month for two months (save $20) Get Deal BEST FOR HORROR FANS AMC+ Ad-Free (Prime Video add-on) $2.25 per month for two months (save $13.48) Get Deal BEST FOR NEW THEATRICAL RELEASES MGM+ (Prime Video add-on) $1.75 per month for two months (save $10.48) Get Deal BEST FOR CHRISTMAS ADDICTS Hallmark+ (Prime Video add-on) $2 per month for two months (save $11.98) Get Deal Best for frequent online shoppers Walmart+ (includes free Paramount+ Essential subscription) $49/year (Save $49) Get Deal

'Tis the season for streaming. Black Friday is one of the best times (if not the best time) to sign up for streaming services, as you can typically score some serious savings on monthly membership fees. In years past, we've seen Hulu offer 99-cent subscriptions and Max offer six months of streaming for $2.99 per month. And we're pleased to report that those deals have been resurrected in 2024.

With streaming prices skyrocketing over the past year, we're actually a bit surprised at how impressive some of these Black Friday deals are, with almost all of them in place through Cyber Monday. If you're looking for a way to cut back on streaming costs, now's a great time to take advantage of a majorly discounted subscription. Just note that these deals are limited to new and returning subscribers only — as in, you once subscribed to Max, but cancelled your subscription months back.

And though Black Friday may be over, these subscriptions will persist just a little bit longer. (Most are live through Dec. 2, which is Cyber Monday.) We suggest you lock in these deals before prices go up again. If any other streaming deals surface, we'll be sure to update this with the latest and greatest ones. For now, here are all the best early Cyber Monday streaming deals that are still live.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were expired at the time of writing.

Best Cyber Monday streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu / Disney+ Disney+ (with ads) and Hulu (with ads) $2.99/month for one year (save $96) Get Deal Why we like it

Not only did Mashable's streaming reporter Christina Buff call this the best streaming deal of Black Friday. She also said it's her pick for the best streaming deal of the year. When you sign up for Hulu and Disney+ together (the ad-supported versions), you can save $96 on the regular price. Normally $10.99 per month, you can pay just $2.99 for both of these streaming heavy-hitters.

Best Cyber Monday Hulu deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Hulu with ads monthly subscription $0.99/month for one year (save $108) Get Deal Why we like it

Hulu remains the top dog when it comes to Black Friday and early Cyber Monday deals. For the second year in a row, the streamer is offering an entire year of Hulu with ads for just $0.99 per month. That's less than $12 total for an entire year of streaming. It's a bit surprising, honestly, as Hulu upped the cost of its basic plan just last month from $7.99 per month to $9.99 per month. In other words, the savings this year is even more impressive — 90% or $108 in total over 12 months. That's just ... wild. You can sign up at this sale price through Dec 2.

Hulu is the streaming home for three of our favorite shows of 2023, The Bear, Abbott Elementary, and Reservation Dogs, as well as our top favorite show of 2024, Shōgun. It's also where you'll find episodes of ABC shows the day after they air, like Dancing with the Stars, and Neon movies fresh out of the theaters, like Cuckoo (coming Dec. 17).

Best Peacock streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Peacock Peacock Premium $1.99/month for six months or $19.99/year (save up to $60) with codes REALDEALMONTHLY or REALDEAL Get Deal Why we like it

Peacock drops one of the best streaming deals year after year during Black Friday and Cyber Monday season. And because of the streamer's price hike back in July, this year's deal is even better. Through Dec. 2, new and returning Peacock subscribers can score a year of ad-supported Peacock Premium for either $1.99/month for six months (reg. $7.99/month) or $19.99 for an entire year (reg. $79.99/year) using the codes REALDEALMONTHLY or REALDEAL, respectively. That's 75% in savings.

Peacock is home to classic TV hits like The Office and New Girl, Peacock Originals like Poker Face and Love Island USA, new theatrical releases from Universal like Abigail, The Fall Guy, and Twisters, as well as live sports, reality TV on Bravo, and more. At just $20 for the whole year, it's going to be a hard deal to beat this Black Friday.

Best Max streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Max Max With Ads $2.99/month for six months (save $42) Get Deal Why we like it

Max has resurrected its exact Black Friday deal from last year, but that doesn't make us love it any less. If you're a new or returning HBO Max subscriber, you can score six months of the streamer's plan with ads for just $2.99 per month (instead of $9.99 per month) until Dec. 2. That saves you $42 total.

The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service is home to not only Warner Bros. films, but also new A24 theatrical releases. That means you have an insane array of hit films at your fingertips, including Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Civil War, Love Lies Bleeding, Dune, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Barbie, Elvis, The Iron Claw, and more. Max also offers its own original series that are definitely worth watching, like True Detective, The Last of Us, and Station Eleven, as well as the B/R Sports add-on for a limited time.

Best Prime Video add-on deal Opens in a new window Credit: Prime Video / Paramount+ Paramount+ with Showtime (Prime Video add-on) $2.99 per month for two months (save $10 per month) Get Deal Why we like it

Typically $12.99 per month, you can score Paramount+ with Showtime for just $2.99 per month for your first two months as a Prime Video add-on. That saves you $20 total and gets you unlimited, ad-free access to the entire Paramount+ catalog, plus Showtime originals and movies (like Yellowjackets and The Curse), live TV with CBS, and college football.

Paramount+ is home to NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League matches, CBS originals like Ghosts, Survivor, and Big Brother, old Nickelodeon and MTV shows, and Paramount's latest theatrical releases like A Quiet Place: Day One and Smile 2 (coming soon). For just under $6, you can binge a whole lot of stuff over the next two months. After the promo period, the cost will jump back up to $12.99 per month, so be sure to cancel before that if you want to avoid charges. If you're not a Prime member, Paramount+ is also offering the same deal on their standalone streaming service.

More Black Friday & Cyber Monday streaming dealsBest Prime VOD streaming deals

If you already have a Prime Video membership, members can get exclusive video-on-demand deals on some of the latest hit movies for Cyber Monday.

  • Twisters: Rent for $2.99 $9.99 (save $7) or buy for $10.99 $20.99 (save $10)

  • It Ends With Us: Rent for $2.99 $9.99 (save $7) or buy for $6.99 $19.99 (save $13)

  • City of Dreams: Rent for $2.99 $5.99 (save $3) or buy for $3.99 $9.99 (save $6)

  • Deadpool & Wolverine: Buy for $9.99 $29.99 (save $20)

  • Reagan: Rent for $2.99 $9.99 (save $7) or buy for $6.99 $19.99 (save $13)

  • Barbie: Rent for $0.99 $3.99 (save $3) or buy for $4.99 $14.99 (save $10)

  • The Crow: Rent for $2.99 $19.99 (save $17) or buy for $6.99 $24.99 (save $18)

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Joy to the Mario World: Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Bundles are back in stock

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:41

Special Buy: As part of the Best Buy Cyber Monday Deal, you can get the Nintendo Switch: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle for $299.99 and the Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Kart Bundle for $349.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle $299.99 at Best Buy
Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch OLED Model: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle $349.99 at Best Buy
Get Deal

Not to spoil the holiday mood, but do you remember back during the pandemic when price gougers made it near-impossible to find Nintendo Switch consoles at a reasonable price? As shopping journalists, we remember all too well. Ever since, Nintendo and the big retailers have mostly kept these popular consoles in stock, thank goodness. But during Black Friday 2024, we've seen Nintendo Switch bundles selling out fast at Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and elsewhere.

Of all the products selling out during Black Friday, none have gone faster than the Nintendo Switch: Mario Kart 8 Bundles. And just when we were starting to give up hope, Best Buy came through with a surprise restock. On Sunday, Dec. 1, Best Buy launched its Cyber Monday sale online, and with it, a fresh supply of Switch consoles dropped.

While they're not technically on sale, shoppers are essentially getting a free copy of Mario Kart 8 with their purchase.

The bundle is available in two versions: with the regular Nintendo Switch and with the new Nintendo Switch OLED. We liked the OLED, but it's a non-essential upgrade if you're on a budget (and who isn't right now?). As for Mario Kart — well, some games need no explanation. Generations of gamers have played this game, and if you're buying a Switch as a gift, then you can pass on the love to yet another crop of youngsters.

It should go without saying, but we'll say it anyway: We don't expect these bundles to stay in stock long.

Categories: IT General, Technology

The best Cyber Monday gaming deals already live — get a 1TB Xbox Series X $50 off

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:39

UPDATE: Nov. 30, 2024, 9:45 p.m. EST This story has been updated with the latest gaming deals live the night before Cyber Monday, including new Xbox and PlayStation bundle drops from Walmart's Cyber Monday sale and restocks of "Mario Kart" Switch bundles at Best Buy.

A quick look at the best early Cyber Monday gaming deals Best Xbox deal Xbox Series X (1TB) All-Digital $399.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best PlayStation deal PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller $54.00 (save $20.99) Get Deal Best Nintendo deal 'NBA 2K25' $29.00 (save $25) Get Deal Best PC gaming deal Acer Nitro V Gaming Laptop (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $829.99 (save $170.00) Get Deal

Black Friday, and subsequently Cyber Monday, is a wonderful time to be a gamer.

The proof? Just peep our favorite early Cyber Monday gaming deals below, including several good ones that are still left over from Black Friday. If you see a console bundle or game or accessory you want on sale and in stock, move as fast as you would in a high-stakes live session — we've already seen several deals sell out over the weekend after dropping for Black Friday.

SEE ALSO: Gaming starter kit: All the gear you need to play like a real gamer

For more specific gaming-centric deals, check out our other coverage on Xbox deals, PS5 deals, gaming keyboard deals, and PC gaming laptops on sale for Cyber Week. Also, make sure to keep revisiting this page, as we'll keep updating it as more offers go live. Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Xbox deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox Xbox Series X (1TB) All-Digital $399.99 at Best Buy
$449.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Yes, the all-digital version of the Xbox Series X comes in a 1TB version now, and it's $50 off as a Black Friday deal. Pair that with an Xbox Game Pass membership (which are also on sale right now — more on that below), and you've got everything you need to keep your gaming backlog stacked for the foreseeable future.

More Xbox dealsBest PlayStation deal Opens in a new window Credit: PlayStation PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller $54.00 at Amazon
$74.99 Save $20.99 Get Deal Why we like it

In console gaming, an extra controller means inviting your friends and loved ones into the game. However, extra PlayStation 5 controllers can have a price tag that's steep enough to cause many new PS5 owners to hold off. When Black Friday comes around, there's a rare opportunity to buy for less. The PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller packs in haptic rumbles, a microphone, and ergonomic design made for all-day use. Order an extra controller now and save $20.99.

More PlayStation dealsBest Nintendo deal Opens in a new window Credit: Visual Concepts 'NBA 2K25' for Nintendo Switch $29.99 at Target
$54.99 Save $25.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Just released in September, the Switch version of the newest NBA game is still on sale for $29.99 at Target after selling out at Amazon. New additions include Rhythm Shooting for more accurate shots and enhanced animations.

More Nintendo dealsBest PC gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer Nitro V Gaming Laptop (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $829.99 at Best Buy
$999.99 Save $170.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Not every gaming laptop has to drain your bank account, and that's never been more true than with the Acer Nitro V. An update to one of our favorite budget gaming laptops to date, it's only $829.99 for Black Friday — that's $170 in savings. This one comes with an AMD Ryzen 7-8845HS processor and a GeForce RTX 4060 GPU.

More PC gaming deals

Gaming laptops

Gaming monitors

Gaming keyboards

Gaming headsets

Gaming mice

Categories: IT General, Technology

Not sure what you want for Christmas? Here are 15 excellent holiday gifts on sale for Cyber Monday

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:33

If you haven't started your holiday shopping, it's time to get on it. You only have a few weeks to find all the gifts that will cement your status as the best gift-giver in history.

OK, maybe that's too much pressure. Still, Cyber Week is an excellent time to snag gifts for everyone on your list at great prices — in many cases, the lowest prices of the year.

If you're still asking yourself "What do I want for Christmas?" you're in the right place. Whether you're searching for gadgets, games, home goods, or toys (or if you're not sure what you're looking for yet), here are 15 on-sale gift ideas anyone would be excited to unwrap.

You can even gift them to yourself. We won't tell.

SEE ALSO: The Cyber Monday deals we're already obsessing over The Kleenex of e-readers

Sure, there are other good ereaders out there, but the Kindle is still the most iconic. The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition has double the storage of the standard Paperwhite, making it ideal for readers with large digital libraries.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition $154.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $45.00 Get Deal A TikTok-famous kitchen appliance

Isn't it so beautiful that we live in a world where appliances can go viral? The Ninja Creami lets you make your own ice cream (and smoothie bowls, gelato, and sorbet) at home with the press of a button. A word of caution: In her review of the Ninja Creami, Mashable's Samantha Mangino noted that it's best suited for meal preppers since it requires some freeze-ahead time.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Creami $149.00 at Walmart
$199.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal Wicked's source material

Is your giftee obsessed with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in Wicked? Gift them the book that inspired the original musical (which the movie is based on). At Walmart, it's 50% off — prime stocking-stuffer material for the theater kid in your life.

Opens in a new window Credit: HarperCollins 'Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West' $10.00 at Walmart
$19.99 Save $9.99 Get Deal Furbies, but smaller than usual

Doesn't get much better than this. (They play music.)

Opens in a new window Credit: Hasbro Furby Furblets 2-pack $19.99 at Amazon
Get Deal The Dyson Airwrap's superior rival

We've long maintained that the Shark FlexStyle edges out the Dyson Airwrap in terms of quality and price — and now, it's even cheaper. Help your loved one tame their locks with the tool Mashable's Bethany Allard calls "beyond... a gold-standard dupe."

Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexStyle $229.00 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $70.99 Get Deal A Dyson Supersonic dupe

If you're working with a smaller gift budget, the Dreame Gleam hairdryer is a sleek, serviceable dupe for the iconic Dyson Supersonic. According to Allard (who uses the tool herself), it "sticks to the basics," but it still makes a great gift for someone wanting to upgrade from the old Revlon they've used since middle school.

Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dream Gleame Hair Dryer $64.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $35.00 Get Deal Supremely comfy headphones

Bose's QuietComfort headphones are some of the most dependable out there: They're comfortable and plush, deliver top-notch audio, and have an impressive battery life. (Plus, look at that "Chilled Lilac" color — pretty!) A pair would make a lovely gift for a frequent flier or commuter train rider.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Wireless Headphones $199.00 at Amazon
$349.00 Save $150.00 Get Deal "Impressive in every way" earbuds

If they're more of an earbuds person, Bose is also the way to go. Mashable contributor Timothy Beck Werth is a big fan of the Mashable Choice Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise-Canceling Earbuds (he went so far as to say he was "in love"), noting their impeccable noise cancellation, long battery life, and comfort in his review.

Opens in a new window Credit: bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise-Canceling Earbuds $229.00 at Best Buy
$299.00 Save $70.00 Get Deal Our pick for the best MacBook for most people

Ooh, OK, so you're ready to drop some cash on gifts this year? We have just the thing. Apple's M3 MacBook Air is $200 off for Cyber Week. While it's not the $844 deal we saw earlier in the week, it's still a discount on the latest model. Mashable tech editor Kimberly Gedeon admires its "zippy performance" and satisfyingly click-clacky keyboard.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 13-inch M3 Macbook Air $898.22 at Amazon
$1,099.00 Save $200.78 Get Deal A classic Amazon smart speaker

If they've always dreamed of conversing with Alexa in their own home, opt for the latest Echo Dot model. They can use it in the kitchen to set timers, in the living room to listen to music, or in their bedroom to set (and snooze) their alarm — whatever their heart desires.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Dot $22.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $27.00 Get Deal Reusable storage bag

Stasher bags are a godsend for the environmentally conscious cook. They're dishwasher-safe, can be used in the microwave, and (in my experience) hold up exceptionally well long-term. This 104-ounce workhorse is 42% off for Cyber Week. And no, it's not a boring gift as long as you give it to the right person.

Opens in a new window Credit: Stasher Stasher Mega Reusable Storage Bag (104oz) $20.44 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $14.55 Get Deal A miracle pet hair remover

The Chom Chom may not look like much, but gifting it to a pet owner pretty much guarantees you a 1000-word thank-you letter. Just make sure they're prepared to realize just how much fur was embedded in their couch cushions.

Opens in a new window Credit: Chom Chom Chom Chom Roller Pet Hair Remover $14.69 at Amazon
$27.99 Save $13.30 Get Deal An ultra-portable speaker

The JBL Go 3 is basically built for a picnic on the beach. It's IP67 waterproof (which means it can handle being submerged in 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes), has a solid five-hour battery life, and comes in many delightful colors to match their swimsuit. It also makes a great shower speaker if they're not much of a beach bum.

Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Go 3 Speaker $29.95 at Amazon
$39.95 Save $10.00 Get Deal The water bottle of the moment

Move over, Stanley. The Owala FreeSip is the hydration tool du jour, and it's a mere $23 for Cyber Week. This water bottle's big draw is that you can sip or chug from it. Real water drinkers know what a big deal that is.

Opens in a new window Credit: Owala Owala FreeSip $23.00 at Amazon
$27.99 Save $4.99 Get Deal A gift to send a subtle message

Sometimes, you need to use a gift to get a point across — like, please keep track of your things. A four-pack of Apple AirTags will do just that. You'll save 26% on the four-pack's usual price, and your recipient will hopefully save four of their most prized belongings from being lost forever. Talk about a gift that keeps on giving.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTags (4-pack) $72.99 at Amazon
$99.00 Save $26.01 Get Deal
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The best Cyber Monday Xbox deals live in 2024

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:11

UPDATE: Dec. 1, 2024, 9:00 p.m. EST This post has been updated with more Xbox deals, including one on a Xbox Series X and 'College Football 25' bundle from Walmart.

Best Cyber Monday Xbox deals Best Console Deal Xbox Series X Digital Edition (1TB) $398 (Save $51.99) Get Deal Best Controller Deal Xbox Wireless Controller $39.99 (Save $20) Get Deal Best game 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor" $23.27 (Save $46.72) Get Deal

Black Friday has come and gone, and now Cyber Monday is upon us. The deals come fast and furious for gamers, and this year brings plenty of Cyber Monday Xbox deals to choose from. If you've been waiting the grab some of the best deals of the year, your wait is over.

SEE ALSO: Do not sleep on these Cyber Monday streaming deals

We've tracked the best gaming deals, from Xbox and beyond, throughout Cyber Week. Below, you'll find the best deals available as we head into Cyber Monday, whether you're looking for a brand-new console, controller, or some games.

Best console deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox Xbox Series X (1TB, Digital Edition) $398.00 at Xbox
$449.99 Save $51.99 Get Deal Why we like it

The most powerful Xbox you can get, the Xbox Series X comes packing a hefty 1TB HD so you can store more than a few games – those install sizes are getting bigger all the time. You can grab it for $399.99 at Best Buy and Target, or for about a dollar cheaper at Walmart. The deal does apply to the digital only edition, meaning this console comes without a disc drive, but it will serve up graphics at up to 120FPS with crisp visuals and faster load times than the standard Xbox Series S. Alternatively, get the 512GB Xbox Series S for $50 off as well through December 2.

More console dealsBest controller deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox Xbox Wireless Controller $39.99 at Xbox
$59.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal Why we like it

This standard Xbox wireless controller comes in just about any color you could imagine, and it boasts a hybrid D-pad, textured triggers and bumpers, and Bluetooth connectivity. You get one with your console purchase, but if you could use another, you can save $20 on one at Target and Best Buy ahead of Cyber Monday.

More Xbox controller dealsBest game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Electronic Arts 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' $23.27 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $46.72 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor'.

While it may not be the newest Xbox game on the market, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is one of the better pieces of Star Wars media out there. At $23.97, you'll save a whopping 67% on the game, which Mashable's Alex Perry called "absolutely a worthy successor to a very good game that you should 100 percent play if you enjoyed Jedi: Fallen Order even a little bit."

At Target and Best Buy, the game is currently running for $29.99, making Amazon's markdown the best deal by a good $5 margin.

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Early Cyber Monday Dyson deals — save $250 on cordless vacuums, $100 on Supersonic

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 03:09
The top Cyber Monday Dyson deals Best Dyson cordless vacuum deal Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum $399.99 at Walmart (save $250) Get Deal Best Wet/Dry Dyson Vacuum Dyson V15s Detect Submarine​ Wet/Dry Vacuum $749.00 at Amazon (save $200.99) Get Deal Best Dyson hair care deal Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer $329 at Amazon (save $100.99) Get Deal Best Dyson air purifier deal Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 Smart Air Purifier and Fan $349 at Amazon (Save $300.99) Get Deal Best Dyson headphones deal Dyson OnTrac $449.99 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal

Black Friday and Cyber Week are in full effect, and retailers have marked down a whole fleet of Dyson products. Whether you’re getting a premium blow dryer as a gift or a vacuum for your own dust-bunny defense, now is a great time to invest in new Dyson tech — especially when it’s up to 46% off or more.

Dyson vacuums dominated our list of the best cordless stick vacuums. Similarly, Dyson’s beautifully designed air purifiers and advanced hair care products make waves in a sea of frizz. Here are the Dyson Black Friday sales we’re writing home about:

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Dyson cordless vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum $399.99 at Walmart
$649.99 Save $250.00 Get Deal Why we like it

"I crowned the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Dyson's best bang for your buck when it was full price. Let that sink in while reading that the V12 Detect Slim is now $250 cheaper — up for grabs for less than $400 now — thanks to the Black Friday sale happening at Dyson's website.

For just $50 more than the Dyson V11's Black Friday price, the V12 Detect Slim brings aboard Dyson's absolute best feature: a green laser that highlights all the dust on the floor that you definitely would have missed otherwise. That's a no-brainer in my eyes. For plush carpeting, a motorized cleaning head is also included, and all debris collected is sent through a HEPA filter." — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter

More Cyber Monday Dyson vacuum dealsBest Cyber Monday Dyson hair care deals Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer $329.00 at Amazon
$429.99 Save $100.99 Get Deal Why we like it

Read our review of the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer.

If you've been on the fence about this famous hair styling tool, let us just say this: the Dyson Supersonic is every bit as good as you've heard. Sure, there are plenty of Supersonic alternatives, but in the eight years since its release, no other hair dryer has been able to top it. The cult-favorite Dyson Supersonic is made for all types of hair and all styles, and right now it’s 23% off for Black Friday at Amazon.

With magnetic attachments, this hair dryer delivers varied hair treatments that give you the look you want. It also has four heat settings to promote different drying speeds and styles.

SEE ALSO: All of our favorite Dyson Supersonic dupes are all on sale for Black Friday More Dyson hair care dealsBest Dyson air purifier deals Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 Smart Air Purifier and Fan $349.00 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $300.99 Get Deal Why we like it

In the world of air purifiers, you can’t get much more aesthetic than the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 Smart Air Purifier and Fan. However, this advanced air purifier isn’t all looks, it packs advanced air purification systems including a HEPA 13 filter as well as a cooling fan. An advanced air quality sensor reports changes in your home’s air to complete the picture.

Whether you’re worried about wildfires from the outdoors, or carbon monoxide from your stove, an air purifier is a great investment for home health.

More Dyson air purifier dealsBest Dyson gadget deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson OnTrac noise-cancelling headphones $449.99 at Amazon
$499.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read our review of the Dyson OnTrac Noise-Cancelling Headphones.

"I went into testing Dyson's headphones very skeptical — I mean Dyson is a vacuum company and the headphones are $500. However, I was actually blown away by how comfortable the headphones are, how great they sound, how amazing the noise cancellation is, and how freakin' long the battery life is. At only $50 off, this deal is nothing to get too excited about, but it is the first time we've seen the Dyson OnTrac go on sale, and they're definitely worth the splurge if they fit your budget." —Miller Kern, Deputy Shopping and Reviews Editor

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Best Buys Cyber Monday sale is already live — save big on gaming laptops and QLED TVs

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 01:13

UPDATE: Dec. 1, 2024, 7:15 p.m. EST This story has been updated with new Cyber Monday deals on Instacart and Fanatics gift cards, smart lighting, and Ninja kitchen appliances.

Best Buy's top Cyber Monday deals at a glance: Best Apple deal Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) $329 (save $70) Get Deal Best 4K TV deal Hisense 75-inch QD6 QLED 4K Google TV $449.99 (save $250) Get Deal Best laptop deal Microsoft Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) + Keyboard Bundle $899.99 (save $450) Get Deal Best headphone/earbud deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds $229 (save $70) Get Deal Best fitness tracker deal Oura Ring Gen3 Starting at $249 (save up to $200) Get Deal Best gaming deal Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,199.99 (save $400) Get Deal Best action camera deal GoPro Hero13 Black Bundle $349.99 (save $100 + free $25 Best Buy gift card) Get Deal

After treating most of November like Black Friday, Best Buy is tying a bow on its holiday programming with an extended Cyber Monday sale. The event kicked off on Sunday, Dec. 1 and formally runs through Monday, Dec. 2 online, in stores, and on the Best Buy mobile app — but according to its landing page, "some Cyber Deals will be available after Cyber Monday as well."

The tech retailer is serving up two kinds of side dishes with its main course. First, its Cyber Monday sale coincides with a new "25 Days of Deals" event featuring rotating online doorbusters that are only valid for 24 hours (unless they sell out first). They go live at 1:01 a.m. ET every day through Dec. 25, and may sometimes involve multiple items. Today's Deal of the Day stars a 65-inch Insignia 4K Fire TV that's on sale for $289.99 (normally $449.99). Tomorrow's deal will go to a very basic 14-inch Asus laptop.

SEE ALSO: The Cyber Monday deals we're already obsessing over

Best Buy is also releasing rapid-fire "Flash Deals" as part of its Drops program this Cyber Monday. These offers are available in limited quantities for a short while exclusively on the Best Buy mobile app starting at 9 a.m. ET on Dec. 2. Shoppers can preview them in the app or on the homepage of Best Buy's website: Look out for discounts on the Shark FlexStyle and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plans, plus a restock of the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Bundle.

The Mashable Shopping team is tracking and vetting Best Buy's Cyber Monday deals as its sale progresses, and you can check out our running list of the best offers below. Keep in mind that Best Buy offers a Holiday Price Match Guarantee, so if anything you buy there gets cheaper later on, you can request a price adjustment. The retailer's extended holiday return and exchange period is also in effect.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) $329.00 at Best Buy
$399.00 Save $70.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.

Best Buy is kind of getting clobbered in several categories of Apple deals this Cyber Weekend — MacBooks and AirPods, for two — but it is offering one of the best discounts on a current-gen Apple Watch. The new Series 10 model has a thin, lightweight design with a large display and a built-in speaker, health/fitness features like sleep apnea detection, water depth sensing, and speedy charging. If you own a Series 8 or older, Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder recommends upgrading to it for that last reason alone. (No need to do so if you already have a Series 9.)

The 42mm size sans cellular connectivity is on sale at Best Buy for $329, which is 18% off its normal list price and its lowest price to date (and also matched at Amazon). Take your pick from three colorways: jet black/black, rose gold/light blush, and silver/denim.

If you'd prefer a slightly bigger case, the 46mm Series 10 is only $30 more this Cyber Monday.

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AirPods

Apple Watches

iPads

Unlocked iPhones

Macs

MacBooks

Best 4K TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch QD6 QLED 4K Google TV $449.99 at Best Buy
$699.99 Save $250.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Cyber Weekend is all about huge discounts on huge TVs, and this 75-inch Hisense model is a perfect case in point: At just $450, it's far cheaper than any other TV of its size right now. (Walmart had a 75-incher listed for $378 during its first Black Friday Deals event, but it's long sold out.) The fact that it has a bright and vibrant QLED display, not a standard 4K screen, sweetens the deal even further.

At the time of writing, Mashable staffers were seeing different availability depending on their location. If it's out of stock near you by the time you read this, note that Best Buy also has a 75-inch Samsung 4K TV on sale for $549.99 (normally $749.99), a lingering doorbuster from its Black Friday sale — though it's not a QLED model.

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43- to 50-inch 4K TVs

55-inch 4K TVs

65-inch 4K TVs

75-inch 4K TVs and larger

Streaming devices and media players

Best laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Pro 11 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) + Keyboard Bundle ✨ $899.99 at Best Buy
$1,349.99 Save $450.00 Get Deal Why we like it

This is the base configuration of the slick new Surface Pro 11, which has a Snapdragon X Plus CPU, 16GB of memory, 512GB of SSD storage, a 13-inch touchscreen LCD display, and a nice 1440p webcam. We haven't tried it ourselves just yet, but it's rated at up to 14 hours of battery life. (If it's anything like Microsoft's other Qualcomm-powered laptop, that should definitely hold up IRL.)

The Surface Pro 11 is technically advertised as a 2-in-1 Copilot+ PC. Normally, there's one big problem with this laptop: all of its accessories are sold separately — including the Surface Pro Keyboard that would make it functional as a laptop. But for Cyber Monday, you can get a Surface Pro 11 bundle with a keyboard on sale for $899.99 — $100 cheaper than it was during Black Friday (for a total savings of 33%). For comparison's sake, the device itself is only $20 less at Amazon and the Microsoft Store.

Be sure to request a price adjustment from Best Buy if you bought the bundle at its higher Black Friday price.

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Windows laptops

2-in-1 laptops

Chromebooks

Best headphone/earbud deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds $229.00 at Best Buy
$299.00 Save $70.00 Get Deal Why we like them

Read Mashable's full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds.

Mashable contributor Timothy Beck Werth deemed Bose's QC Ultra buds "impressive in every way": They have unrivaled ANC, they last six hours at a time (which you can bump to 24 hours with their included charging case), and they fit as nicely as their name implies. They also have an Immersive Audio feature that shifts sound around you as you move — it's not a game-changer, but it's still "really cool," said Beck Werth, who ultimately rated the QC Ultra Earbuds a 4.6/5. They're our No. 1 noise-cancelling earbuds and a Mashable Choice Award winner.

They usually retail for $299, but you can snag them on sale at Best Buy for $229 — a 23% savings and their lowest price since launching last fall. Amazon and Bose's online storefront were both matching that discount when we last checked, FYI.

More Cyber Monday headphone/earbud deals at Best Buy

Earbuds

Headphones

Best fitness tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Oura Oura Ring Gen3 (Horizon, Silver) $249.00 at Best Buy
$299.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Oura Ring Gen3.

The previous-gen Oura Ring is an excellent fitness wearable with heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, temperature and activity tracking, and a multi-day battery life — all wrapped up in a sleek, durable titanium design. It's on sale at Best Buy this Cyber Monday for $50 to $200 off, depending on the style and finish (starting from $249.99).

More Cyber Monday fitness tracker and smartwatch deals at Best BuyBest gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) ✨ $1,199.99 at Best Buy
$1,599.99 Save $400.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14.

Most gaming laptops are clunkers. Not the ROG Zephyrus G14, one of our favorite mid-range models of 2024: It has a "MacBook Pro-esque design" featuring a pretty OLED display, crisp speakers, and a great keyboard, "allowing it into blend into office spaces for work," our reviewer wrote. However, "it transforms into a gaming beast by night." Our testing configuration with an AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor and a GeForce RTX 4060 GPU had no trouble running graphically intense games like Cyberpunk 2077, though it did get a tad hot in the process. Overall, we gave it a 4.3/5.

After holding out on us during its Black Friday sale, Best Buy has listed the exact model we tried for $1,199.99 as a Cyber Monday deal — a 25% discount on its $1,599.99 MSRP.

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Video games

Gaming consoles and bundles

Gaming laptops

Gaming controllers

Gaming headsets

Gaming mice

Gaming keyboards

Gaming monitors

Storage expansion cards

Best action camera deal Opens in a new window Credit: GoPro GoPro Hero13 Black Bundle $349.99 at Best Buy
$449.99 Save $100.00 Includes free $25 Best Buy gift card Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the GoPro Hero13 Black.

A Mashable Choice Award winner, GoPro's latest action camera "is way better than a $400 video camera has any right to be," wrote Beck Werth (who gave it a 4.7/5). Highlights include "insanely good motion stabilization," a slow-motion burst mode in 5.3K at 120 fps, and a better battery life than its predecessor. This accessory bundle tacks on a spare Enduro battery, a hand grip, a 64GB microSD card, two curved adhesive mounts, and a camera case.

Best Buy has it on sale for $349.99 (or $100 off) and throws in a free $25 gift card you can put toward other Cyber Monday deals. Considering the camera itself is on sale separately for $339.99 (typically $399.99), you're basically robbing Best Buy blind. The GoPro website was offering the same deal at the time of writing, but there's no gift card freebie offered there.

More Cyber Monday action camera deals at Best BuyUnlocked phone deals

Google

Motorola

OnePlus

Samsung

Vacuum deals

Robot vacuums

Cordless stick vacuums

Kitchen appliance deals

Air fryers

Coffee makers and espresso machines

Mixers and blenders

Ice makers

KitchenAid mixers

Miscellaneous

Beauty tech dealsSpeaker dealsSmart home deals

Home security equipment

Mesh WiFi systems

Smart lighting

Smart plugs

Smart thermostats

Gift card deals
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Cyber Monday travel deals are the perfect excuse to book an extra holiday

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 01:06
The best Cyber Monday travel deals: Best Cyber Monday hotel deal Sandals Beaches Resorts Take up to 65% off, get a $1,500 credit, and one free night Get Deal Best Cyber Monday cruise deal Carnival Cruises Save up to $900 per room, get a $50 deposit, and qualify for a free room upgrade Get Deal

Cruise lines and hotel chains are offering major discounts for Cyber Monday, with savings up to $900 per room on Carnival Cruises.

When we think of Cyber Monday the mind often jumps to gadgets, kitchen appliances, and toys, but the shopping holiday is also a fantastic time to book travel online. (If Thanksgiving with your in-laws has left you longing for a holiday from your holiday, you're in good company.) Whether you’re looking for a warm-weather resort to get ahead of those winter blues, or a cruise package for the whole family, Cyber Monday travel deals deliver pre-holiday savings on hotels like Marriot and cruise lines like Virgin.

Here are some of the best travel deals we’ve spotted this Cyber Monday:

Best Cyber Monday hotel deals Opens in a new window Credit: Sandals Sandals Beaches Resorts Take up to 65% off, a $1,500 credit, and one free night Get Deal

With lavish resort hotels in attractive locations like Jamaica and Antigua, Sandals Beaches resorts are filled with opportunities for fun and relaxation. You’ll experience on-resort dining, local attractions, water sports, and beachside accommodations.

Book a Sandals Beaches Resort package before Cyber Monday is done and get 65% off, a $1,500 credit, and one free night’s stay. Sandals offers promotions throughout the year, but few deals like this. If you want to dip your toes into the surf at one of Sandals’ 17 locations, then book now while this offer is still available.

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  • Hotels.com: Save 30% on select hotels through December 15, 2025.

  • Booking.com: Cyber Monday deals, take up to 50% off before Dec. 4.

  • The Standard: Get up to 30% off.

  • Hilton: 20% off stays through April 21, 2025 when you book by Jan. 5.

  • Hyatt: Get 20% off when you book in the Americas between Nov. 21 and April 20, 2025. Book before Dec. 9 with code SAVENOW.

  • Marriott: Up to 25% off for members on stays booked by Tuesday, Dec. 3.

  • Omni Hotels & Resorts: Get 30% off on 2+ night stays through May 26, 2025. Book by Dec. 4.

Best Cyber Monday cruise deals Opens in a new window Credit: Carnival Carnival Cruises Save up to $900 per room, get a $50 deposit, and qualify for a free room upgrade Get Deal

We all know that cruisin’ ain't cheap — at least, as a general rule of thumb. However, Carnival might be about to shatter your expectations. Carnival Cruises is offering major discounts through Cyber Monday starting with savings up to $900 per room, deposits from $50 per person, and free room upgrades.

With journeys all over the world, Carnival will take you on a journey through the Caribbean, along the coast of Alaska, or far abroad to the other side of the world. Book now and sail the world, wherever your heart desires.

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Targets early Cyber Monday deals are live — check out our favorite deals

Mon, 12/02/2024 - 00:56
Best Target early Cyber Monday deals Best Tablet Deal Apple iPad Air 11-inch, 6th generation (M2 chip, 128GB, WiFi) $499 (Save $100) Get Deal Best headphone and speaker deal Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones $199.99 (Save $150) Get Deal Best speaker deal JBL Flip 6 Speaker $79.99 (Save $50) Get Deal Best TV and Soundbar deal TCL 55-inch 4K UHD Google TV $229.99 (Save $120) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, Milanese Band, GPS + cellular) $729.99 (Save $70) Get Deal Best Kitchen and Home deal KitchenAid 5.5-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer $279.99 (Save $170) Get Deal Best Toy Deal 50% off board games and toys at Target $10.99 (Save $11) Get Deal

Black Friday may be over, but the deals certainly aren't. Target's Cyber Monday deals already started up, featuring awesome discounts across categories including headphones, TVs, robot vacuums. Check out our favorite deals that are still live further down the page.

When does Target's Cyber Monday sale start?

Target's Cyber Monday sale kicked off Sunday, Dec. 1. The deals will run through Monday, Dec. 2, a 48-hour mad dash of deals following Black Friday.

Plus, the retailer is offering a holiday season price match. If you purchase an item at Target and it goes on sale leading up to Dec. 24, the brand will refund you the difference. It's also price-matching competitors' pricing within 14 days of your purchase.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing. Any deal marked with a 🔥 has dropped to a record-low price at Amazon, or matches Amazon's lowest price.

Best tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air 11-inch, 6th generation (M2 chip, 128GB, WiFi) $499.00 at Target
$599.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal Why we like it

"This Apple tablet is our favorite for most people, thanks to its versatility. It works just as well for artists as it does for students. The M2 chipset makes it a more viable laptop replacement than other tablets while costing you a few hundred dollars less than a supercharged iPad Pro." — Bethany Allard, Lead Shopping Reporter

More tablet dealsBest headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones $199.99 at Target
$349.99 Save $150.00 Get Deal Why we like it

While our very favorite Sony headphones are the Sony WH-1000XM5s, their predecessor, the Sony WH-1000XM4s are also fantastic. Plus, they're $100 cheaper.

They're phenomenal headphones with active noise cancellation that truly tune out the world. If you like to crank up the volume, these are headphones for you because the audio quality is just so good. Plus, unlike the XM5s, the XM4s fold up for easy storage and toting around.

Right now, the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are down to $199.99, saving $150 for 43% off during Target's Cyber Monday sale.

More headphone dealsBest speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Flip 6 Speaker $79.99 at Target
$129.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it

JBL makes our go-to Bluetooth speakers. They're waterproof and portable with battery life to last for days. So we always have our eyes peeled for deals on JBL speakers during shopping events. At Target, you can find the JBL Flip 6 Speaker for well under $100.

It lasts up to 12 hours on a single charge and is both dustproof and waterproof. It's equipped with dual pumping bass radiators to deliver JBL's Pure Bass Sound to really get things bumping.

During Target's Cyber Monday sale, it's down to $79.99, saving you $50 on this top-notch speaker. That knocks 38% off the price.

Speaker dealsBest TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 55-inch 4K UHD Google TV $229.99 at Target
$349.99 Save $120.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Black Friday conjures images of doorbusting deals, with shoppers racing to the TVs to fight over the inventory. Luckily, you don't have to be in the stampede for TV deals with Target's early Black Friday sale.

This TCL 55-inch 4K UHD Google TV is just $229.99, knocking $120 off the price for 34% savings. It provides 4K picture and a built-in Google interface, so you don't need an extraneous streaming device.

More TV dealsSoundbar dealsBest smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, Sport Band, GPS + cellular) $729.99 at Target
$799.99 Save $70.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The latest Apple Watch is getting a holiday discount. During Target's holiday sale, find the Apple Watch Series 10 for $70 off, marking it down to $729.99.

The Series comes packed with all the essentials for fitness tracking, playing music, and even taking calls. This model comes equipped with cellular, so you can send texts or take calls without being near your iPhone. It's waterproof too, meaning it can come along as you swim laps.

This limited-time deal is available for 9% off during Cyber Monday.

More smartwatch dealsBest home and kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Kitchenaid KitchenAid 5.5-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer $279.99 at Target
$449.99 Save $170.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're getting ready to whip up dozens of Christmas cookies, don't even think about doing it all by hand. Sure, it will be a great arm workout, but at what cost? Upgrade your kitchen tools ahead of the holiday season with the KitchenAid 5.5-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer. It has twice the power of KitchenAid's standard tilt head mixer and can mix batches of 11 dozen cookies at a time. This mixer is no joke.

You can get the savings during Cyber Monday as it's marked down to $279.99, saving you $170 for 38% off.

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Best toy deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hasbro 50% off board games and puzzles at target Get Deal Why we like it

Time's up on screen time. Turn to old-school entertainment this holiday season and stock your cabinets with board games and puzzles. Target is offering up to 50% off board games and puzzles during their Cyber Monday sale. Get Hasbro's The Game of Life for $11, knocking 50% off.

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Early Cyber Monday deal: You can still grab Beats Solo 4 headphones at 50% off

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 23:26

Save $100: Early Cyber Monday shoppers can save $100 on the popular Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones. Normally $199.95, you can save 50% and pay just $99.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Beats / Amazon Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones $99.99 at Amazon
$199.95 Save $99.96 Get Deal

Cyber Monday is officially here to steal the Black Friday spotlight, and while the calendar still says Sunday, retailers like Amazon and Walmart aren’t waiting. You can score tons of deals on headphones, earbuds, and speakers, but one deal in particular stands out to us: Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones.

Sure, the AirPods are getting all the headlines, but those aren't your only options. And for budget shoppers, the eye-popping $499.99 price of the new Apple AirPods Max headphones are a non-starter. If you’ve been looking for new headphones that won't bankrupt you, then Beats offers a more practical alternative.

At a solid 50% off, the Beats Solo 4 headphones are sleek, wireless cans. Designed to work seamlessly with both Android and iOS, they deliver an effortless setup experience. These headphones showcase Beats’ signature sound, featuring custom acoustic architecture and upgraded drivers that deliver deep, punchy bass and crisp audio clarity.

The flexible headband and angled ear cups ensure a secure fit without unnecessary pressure, making these headphones perfect for everything from your daily commute to marathon streaming sessions. It's comfort meets style. And unlike the flagship headphones from Apple, Sony, Bose, Sonos, and Dyson, these headphones fold up for easy storage.

Plus, with up to 50 hours of battery life, they’ll keep the music going long after the Cyber Monday deals fade away.

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Last chance: These Black Friday deals are selling out fast

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 22:46

Black Friday is coming to a close, and some of the hottest deals are already slipping through shoppers’ fingers. From premium tech to outdoor essentials, inventory is moving fast. At Amazon, some items are already sold out or only available through third-party sellers. At Target, Walmart, and Best Buy, Nintendo Switch bundles are long gone. And as Cyber Monday sales start heating up, procrastinators are running out of time to order some of the year's most popular products.

If you want to score big, here’s what’s flying off the shelves.

Sony XM5 Earbuds Opens in a new window Credit: Sony / Amazon Sony WF-1000XM $228.00
$299.00 Save $71.00 Get Deal

If you’re hunting for top-tier earbuds, the Sony XM5s are a no-brainer. With stellar sound quality and industry-leading ANC, these have been a go-to gift for audiophiles and travelers. Unfortunately, the black variant is completely sold out — only third-party sellers have them now. Act fast if other colors are still on your radar.

YETI Roadie 24 Opens in a new window Credit: YETI / Amazon YETI Roadie 24 Cooler $200.00
$250.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal

The Yeti Roadie 24 is one of the most durable and portable coolers out there, making it perfect for road trips or tailgating. It’s also the only Yeti cooler on sale across multiple colors, which is why inventory is dwindling fast. (At Yeti and Amazon, other coolers are only available on sale in the Lilac and King Crab Orange colors.)

If you’ve been eyeing a cooler that lasts a lifetime, grab this one before it’s gone.

YETI Roadie 48 Opens in a new window Credit: YETI / Amazon YETI Roadie 48 $300.00
$400.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal

Except for the Roadie 24, Yeti’s Black Friday discounts for the Roadie 48 are limited to products in Lilac and King Crab Orange, two fan-favorite colors. These are selling out faster than we’ve seen in previous years, with Tundra coolers in those shades already wiped out everywhere. If you want a premium cooler in these sought-after hues, don’t wait — check Yeti and Amazon now.

Apple Airpods Pro 2 Opens in a new window Credit: Apple / Amazon Apple AirPods Pro 2 $154.00
$249.00 Save $95.00 Get Deal

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 are a perennial favorite for their seamless ecosystem integration and impressive sound quality, making them a no-brainer holiday gift. That’s why we’re seeing stock levels fluctuate at Amazon. While they probably won’t sell out entirely, it’s smart to act now rather than risk delays later.

Samsung The Frame TV Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung / Amazon Samsung 55-Inch The Frame $897.99
$1,497.99 Save $600.00 Get Deal

Samsung’s 2024 The Frame TV isn’t just a television — it’s a work of art, literally. Perfect for blending into stylish living spaces, it’s one of the most in-demand TVs this season. Some sizes have already sold out at major retailers and are now only available from third-party sellers. Right now, there are only 20 left in stock at Amazon.

If you want the best TV for aesthetics and functionality, check Samsung’s store or risk missing out.

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle Opens in a new window Credit: Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle $374.00 at Walmart
$449.99 Save $75.99 Get Deal

As in years past, no products have sold out faster than video game consoles and console bundles. At the start of the Black Friday season, you could find multiple PlayStation 5 bundles in stock at Amazon, Walmart, and other retailers. As Cyber Monday kicks off, only the PS5 Fortnite bundle remains available consistently.

If you have a gamer on your holiday shopping list who's been begging for a PS5, then we highly recommend getting in on this bundle before it's gone. With Walmart's official Cyber Monday sale starting on Sunday, Dec. 1, we expect the remaining supply to disappear, and fast.

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Cyber Monday AirPods deals are live — get the AirPods Pro 2 before they sell out

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 22:32

UPDATE: Dec. 1, 2024, 4:20 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest pricing on all available AirPods models ahead of Cyber Monday.

Best early Cyber Monday AirPods deals Best AirPods Pro deal Apple AirPods Pro 2 🔥 $154 (save $95) Get Deal Best AirPods Max deal Apple AirPods Max $399.99 (save $149.01) Get Deal

Black Friday came and went, but the deals are still coming in hot ahead of Cyber Monday. Tech is always a big focus, and this year is no exception. Speaking of which, if you've been thinking about upgrading your headphones, now's the time to check out the deals on Apple AirPods, including the latest release, the AirPods 4.

SEE ALSO: The 8 best noise-cancelling headphones of 2024

We're tracking all the best AirPods deals below. So, if you want to get the lowest-possible price on the entire AirPods lineup, we've got you. Bookmark this page and keep checking back – we'll be adding new deals as they drop.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing. Any deal marked with a 🔥 has dropped to a record-low price.

Best AirPods Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 🔥 $153.99 at Amazon
$249.00 Save $95.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 2.

The Apple AirPods Pro 2, which come packed with great features like ANC, hearing protection options, personalized spatial audio, and more, are selling for $153.99 at Amazon (they've been going back and forth between $153.99 and $154, in case that extra penny makes a difference to you). That's $95 off and the lowest price we've seen on these earbuds yet.

As we approach Cyber Monday, we have seen these earbuds go out of stock at Amazon. If they're unavailable, you can also pick them up for this price at Walmart. As of this writing, Target and Best Buy are selling them for $169.99.

Best AirPods Max deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max (Lightning)🔥 $399.99 at Amazon
$549.00 Save $149.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Apple AirPods Max.

If you're not really into earbuds, the AirPods Max are a good pair of over-ear headphones that'll allow you to stay within the Apple ecosystem (we get it, we like our tech to have synergy, too). While we like them for Apple users, we do have some qualms with their shorter battery life, weird carrying case, and lack of a power button, especially at their price point. We do have to point out one fatal flaw with these headphones — they still use a lightning connector. Despite this very lame feature, they're still undeniably cool. And if you're willing to pay a bit more, the new USB-C version is on sale, too.

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The best early Cyber Monday iPad deals: Save over $100 on new models

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 22:23
Best Cyber Monday iPad deals 2024 Best overall deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB) $499 (Save $100 at Best Buy) Get Deal Best budget iPad deal Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (10th generation, WiFi, 64GB) $279 (Save $70 at Amazon) Get Deal Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) $849 (save $150 with on-page coupon) Get Deal

Black Friday is behind us, which means that Cyber Monday is just about to kick off.

Apple deals, particularly on iPads, started rolling in once major retailers kicked off their official sales programming in early November. We've been seeing prices at or near record lows for weeks, from the iPad Air at $100 off, the 10th generation iPad at $70 off, and the new iPad mini at $99 off (which is now sold out).

SEE ALSO: All the best early Black Friday deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart

There aren't many significant price changes now that Cyber Monday is about to start. Aside from a $20 price drop on the 10th generation iPad with boosted storage, the iPad deals largely remain the same as the Black Friday shopping event. Given that these prices are some of the best of the year, that's hardly a disappointment. These deals are good no matter which way you slice it.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Black Friday iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB) $499.00 at Best Buy
$599.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal Why we like it

We consider the iPad Air the best Apple tablet for most people: it has the flexibility to be a good school companion, as it can be a laptop replacement or art tablet. The M2 chip also powers some older Pro models, but you'll be saving a few hundred bucks (especially with this iPad deal). At $499, this iPad is just a dollar away from its record-low pricing, making it an excellent time to pick it up ahead of the holidays.

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MacBook deals are still going strong before Cyber Monday — here are the best deals live now

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 21:53

UPDATE: Dec. 1, 2024, 3:30 p.m. EST This story has been updated with current pricing and availability ahead of Cyber Monday, redirecting the Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch link to a better deal and altering a few other deal prices.

The best Cyber Monday MacBook deals at a glance: Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,399.99 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $844 at Amazon (save $255) Get Deal Best Previous-Gen MacBook Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) ✨ $599 at Walmart (save $100) Get Deal

It's finally here. Black Friday has passed and Cyber Monday is gearing up, bringing with it tons of deals on big-ticket tech items. And if you need a new laptop, then let us introduce you to the year's best Cyber Monday MacBook deals.

The post-Thanksgiving sale is always a great time to snag low prices on Apple gadgets. MacBooks normally show up to the Cyber Monday party in a big way, and this year's discounts are particularly competitive at retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. (The Apple Store is just doing its usual gift card offer with the purchase of certain M2 and M3 models—lame.)

SEE ALSO: The best early Cyber Monday Apple deals in 2024 — deep price cuts are still live

Here, you'll find the best Cyber Monday deals on MacBooks we've seen so far. Be sure to keep checking back, as we'll update this page as soon as new deals go live. That said, we aren't expecting any further price drops. If you see the model you need at a price you can afford, hit that "Add to Cart" button. We've also tested every single MacBook available in 2024, so get help picking the right model in Mashable's guide to the best MacBooks.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨.

Best MacBook Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,399.00 at Amazon
$1,599.00 Save $200.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the M4 Apple MacBook Pro.

The newest MacBook Pro is here, and it's already on sale. The M4-chip-equipped workhorse outperformed Qualcomm-based laptops and lasted more than 16 hours per charge in our testing. You can save $200 on the base configuration at Amazon ahead of Cyber Monday. (It has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.) If you've been waiting to splurge, now is your moment.

More Cyber Monday MacBook Pro dealsBest MacBook Air deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $844.00 at Amazon
$1,099.00 Save $255.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the M3 Apple MacBook Air.

The current-gen MacBook Air (which has a previous-gen M3 chip) is our favorite MacBook for most people because of its solid everyday power, awesome keyboard, and support for two external displays. Ahead of Cyber Monday, Amazon is still offering record-low Black Friday pricing on the base configuration, which just got upgraded from 8GB to 16GB of memory, and Best Buy hasn't managed to match it yet. It's less than $100 more than the older M2 version, so this is kind of a no-brainer.

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A ton of awesome Lego deals are live before Cyber Monday

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 21:25

UPDATE: Dec. 1, 2024, 3:05 p.m. EST This post has been updated to reflect the latest pricing on Black Friday and early Cyber Monday Lego deals live on Sunday, as well as out of stock notices for a few deals. New deals at Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy on DREAMZzz, Minecraft, Christmas and more have also been added.

The best Lego Black Friday deals still around Top Walmart Lego deal Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle $45 (save $34.99) Get Deal Best Amazon Lego deal Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and Grounds $135.99 at Amazon (save $31) Get Deal Top Best Buy Lego deal Lego Star Wars Mos Espa Podrace Diorama $55.99 (save $24) Get Deal

Lego is forever. Modern Lego sets span from classic worlds like Lego City, franchise collaborations with beloved characters like Harry Potter, and exciting new adventures in Lego Dreamzzz, where shark ships ply the skies. 

Lego might be forever, but Black Friday / Cyber Monday weekend comes only once per year — at least, sort of. This year, retailers were pushing Lego Black Friday deals so early that the first few waves had already dropped and sold out before Black Friday even hit. But don't worry — Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more made sure to swap in new Lego deals that'll save you up to 40% on Star Wars, Harry Potter, or Disney collections, those iconic floral sets, and more. Many of the best deals from Black Friday have carried over into the weekend, with new ones already starting to drop for Cyber Monday and more on their way.

SEE ALSO: The best Nintendo Switch deals still live after Black Friday

Whether you’re a collector treating yourself to a new set or you’re looking for a gift for a kid, right now is one of the best times to buy Lego all year round. Here are the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Lego deals live as of Dec. 1st. Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Black Friday Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Star Wars Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle (75362) $45.00 at Walmart
$79.99 Save $34.99 Get Deal Why we like it

The Office Lego Set may have sold out at Walmart within a day or so of dropping, but Walmart has another Lego deal that deserves a shout out. Star Wars fans will get a huge kick out of the Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle. With a rotating cockpit, signature red wings, and four figurines including bounty hunter and Sith, this is an action-packed set. Walmart's nearly 28% discount drops this set to $45, beating Best Buy's price by $13.99 on the same model number.

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The best early Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals of 2024 — record-low prices are still live

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 21:08

UPDATE: Dec. 1, 2024, 3:00 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the most recent sale pricing and stock of all of the Apple Watches still on sale the weekend after Black Friday, including a $20 further discount on the 2nd gen GPS + Cellular Apple Watch SE (compared to its initial sale price before Thanksgiving).

Early Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals: Best Series 10 deal Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) $359 at Best Buy (Save $70) Get Deal Best Ultra deal Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + cellular) $719 at Amazon (Save $70) Get Deal Budget Pick Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (40mm, GPS) $149 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal

Black Friday itself is finished, but you can still score Apple Watch deals as we head into Cyber Monday. The big retailers are bringing the best prices we've seen on Apple Watches all year.

As of Sunday, Dec. 1st, the Apple Watch SE is at the low price of $149 (although only in select colorways.) If you prefer to stick with the current-gen, the recently released Series 10 watch is also on sale, and at its lowest-ever price. And for shoppers who are really ready to splurge, you can still grab the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $70 off at Amazon.

SEE ALSO: MacBook deals are going extremely hard this Black Friday — here are the best deals live now

Below, you'll find each of those picks, along with more of the best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals. If you've got more Apple gadgets on your holiday wishlist, we're tracking all of the latest Apple deals as well. Just be warned: select sizes, colors, and configurations of the most popular Apple products are already very low in stock.

All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Apple Watch deal before Cyber Monday Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) $359.00 at Best Buy
$429.00 Save $70.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read more from Mashable about the Apple Watch Series 10.

Just two months after its release, the Series 10 is down to a record-low price (for the third time).

Last year, the Series 9 dropped to $359 during Black Friday, so it's pretty impressive to be able to snag the next-gen Apple Watch for the same amount of money — especially when that next-gen watch has a bigger, crispier 46mm display (but a thinner design overall) and an inbuilt speaker for playing audio directly from your watch. If you'd be fine with a smaller screen, you can save an extra $30 and opt for the 42mm Series 10, which is on sale for $329 at Best Buy.

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The best Nintendo Switch deals live before Cyber Monday

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 21:08
The best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals at a glance Best Nintendo Switch console deal Nintendo Switch OLED 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle 349 Get Deal Best Nintendo Switch game deal 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' $30 (save $39) Get Deal Best Nintendo Switch accessory deal CRKD Nitro Deck $49.99 (save $20) Get Deal

Good Nintendo Switch deals are pretty hard to come by. For some reason, Nintendo just generally doesn't like to list their consoles, games, or accessories at steep discounts, even during big sales events. But Black Friday changes people, and this year, the iconic gaming company is actually offering up some competitive, worthwhile deals from store to store. Now that this year's sale is officially on, there's a slew of great deals on the console itself as well as games to play on it to take advantage of now.

Whether you can stumble across those Switch deals before they sell out is another story. So far, we've already seen several games and Mario Kart 8 bundles completely scooped up, so don't hesitate to jump on an enticing deal if you see it in stock.

SEE ALSO: Do not sleep on these Cyber Monday streaming deals

Below, find our favorite Nintendo Switch-centric deals still available just before Cyber Monday, including any price cuts we can find on Switch consoles and console bundles, individual games, and accessories like controllers, cases, microSD cards, and more.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Nintendo Switch console deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch OLED 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle at Walmart
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The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch bundle is pretty much a Black Friday staple at this point, and 2024 is no different. During Black Friday, the bundle was $50 off at Walmart, but that quickly sold out. It's hard to find post-Black-Friday, but Target still has some in stock ahead of Cyber Monday. Because it's such a hot item, we'd say finding one at all (even at full price) is a deal in itself.

More Nintendo Switch console dealsBest Nintendo Switch game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' $30.00 at Walmart
$69.00 Save $39.00 Get Deal Why we like it

There's a large group of people who would say that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn't just one of the best Nintendo Switch games ever made, but one of the best games ever made in general. And you know what? We'd have a hard time making a case against that. In other words, it's a must-play, and now is the best time to buy a copy if you haven't experienced it yet — for Black Friday, Walmart has Tears of the Kingdom listed at just $30, down from $69. That's the best deal we've seen on this game yet, so don't hesitate to lock in your purchase.

More Nintendo Switch game dealsBest Nintendo Switch accessory deal Opens in a new window Credit: CRKD CRKD Nitro Deck $49.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Look, we aren't Joy-Con haters around these parts, but it's no secret that they aren't perfect. The CRKD Nitro Deck may be the controller upgrade you've been craving, and it's $20 off ahead of Cyber Monday at Amazon, just $49.99. The Switch fits seamlessly within the handheld device, and the whole thing can be docked for TV gaming sessions.

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Whats going on with ChatGPT and the name David Mayer?

Sun, 12/01/2024 - 20:43

For some unknown reason, typing the name "David Mayer" prompts an error message from ChatGPT. The internet is trying to figure out why.

The issue first bubbled up a few days ago with one Redditor on the r/ChatGPT subreddit posting they asked "who is david mayer?" and got a message saying, "I'm unable to produce a response."

SEE ALSO: ChatGPT Search: iPhone users can now leverage the AI search engine with ‘Shortcuts’ support Tweet may have been deleted

Since then it has kicked off a flurry of attempts to try and get ChatGPT to even say the name, let alone explain who the mysterious man is. People have tried all sorts of tricks, like sharing a screenshot of a message including the name or changing their profile name to David Mayer and prompting ChatGPT to recite it back. But nothing has worked.

Of course the big question is who is David Mayer and why does the utterance of his name break ChatGPT? Numerous theories have already cropped up. As the online world quickly figured out, googling "David Mayer" results in David Mayer de Rothschild, heir to the famed Rothschild banking family, who is an adventurer and environmentalist.

But users discovered that ChatGPT could talk about "David de Rothschild," and notable figures with the last name "Mayer" and the first name starting with "D," but would crash once it seemed to be typing "David Mayer."

Others were able to prompt ChatGPT to offer a possible explanation for why it blocks certain responses. It could be some kind of bug or "specific filter or rule in the system that blocks certain names from being processed." So for some reason, the name David Mayer might have been blacklisted either by accident or on purpose, which lead to further speculation. Maybe the heir to the Rothschild fortune has the means of preventing his name from being generated by ChatGPT?

Another theory is that it's a different David Mayer, like the historian who was mistaken for a Chechen terrorist with the same alias, and is somehow blacklisted from being mentioned.

The likeliest theory is that someone named David Mayer has done a good job of scrubbing his internet presence. In some jurisdictions like the EU, where there are strict privacy and Right to be Forgotten laws, users can request the removal of their personal information from ChatGPT training data. One user (via Justine Moore on X) found other names that "trigger the same response."

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Mashable has reached out to OpenAI for explanation and will update this story with a response.

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