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We are quickly approaching the holidays now and the Apple deals are not only still flying, but some are even better than they were on Black Friday. There’s no telling when prices might jump back up or when shipping times will slip beyond Christmas at this point, so if you’re still looking to take advantage of special holiday pricing you might want to do it now. Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 down at the $199 Amazon all-time low, M4 MacBook Air is now sitting with its best offer of the year, Apple Watch Series 11 is still at all-time lows with $100 in savings, and there’s a whole lot more than that organized for you down below.

Target has now officially revealed its week 2 holiday sale ad – you can browse 60 pages of deals set to go live starting this Sunday down below. These deals now sit alongside today’s deals of the day, which you can check out right here, and the details on Target in-store plans we detailed for you yesterday. Scope it all out down below.

Best Buy has now launched a new 3-day Holiday Doorbuster sale loaded with Apple gear, smart rings, smart TVs, kitchen gear, and more. While you will still find a better deal on AirPods Pro 3 over at Amazon as they are still down at the impressive $199 all-time low there (for now), there is one serious highlight now live as part of this sale – Best Buy is now delivering the best deal of the year on M4 MacBook Air at $250 off with a FREE $25 gift card. Head below for more details.

We recently detailed our hands-on experience with Bluebonnet gear – American-made leather goods that elevate your Apple kit with gorgeous Apple Watch bands, iPhone cases, wallets, and more. If this gear wasn’t already on your radar it should be, and if it was you’re probably aware of how rare price drops are – you can now use code 9to5 at checkout to knock 20% off your order. 

The 2025 Game Awards started with a bang from a galaxy far, far away this year – Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic has arrived. You can check the first teaser screenshots and trailer down below, as well as some early details. 

The 2025 Game Awards goes live tonight Peacock Theater in Los Angeles with over 3 hours of game reveals and almost certainly some world premiers, musical performances, and…some awards too I guess. I’m really in it for the game reveals and new gameplay footage we are sure to be graced with very soon, so let’s see what Keighley and the gang have in-store for us – watch the show live along with us down below. 

Alongside its holiday daily deals, it already pumped out quite a notable weekly holiday sale that kicked off on Sunday, but it isn’t done just yet. Ushering the best price yet on Apple Watch Series 11, its holiday sales (thus far) are not to be ignored, and not only does it have another weekly event inbound this weekend, it also announced an official last-minute Holiday Countdown Sale. 

My wife and I recently moved into a new home, and it came with your standard, no-frills thermostat. In my case, A Honeywell Home ProSeries that has no wifi or smart features of any kind and is as boring-looking as you can get. It’s also not very intuitive, and programming it feels more tedious than it should.

Our previous home had an Ecobee thermostat that we really liked, but it was a much older (and now discontinued) model and not worth the trouble of removing and reinstalling at our new house. Knowing that we wanted another Ecobee, I thought it was be the perfect time to upgrade to Ecobee’s flagship model, the Smart Thermostat Premium.

Nintendo has now unveiled the next GameCube game coming to Switch 2 via its Switch Online Nintendo Classics library – Wario World – and it’s playable right now. 

The Apple Black Friday deals were no joke this year, and you can even still score the AirPods Pro 3 deal right now with holiday delivery, not to mention the return of holiday pricing on Mac mini from $479. But there’s one Apple deal live right now that undercuts the Black Friday, and considerably so – Apple Watch Series 11 at $100 off. While that’s not, on its face, a whole lot less than they were at the end of November, any prime-time, brand new Apple release selling for less right now than it was for Black Friday is a big deal. Let’s just hope you can land one before shipping slips beyond the holidays. 

Creating content may look easy, but anyone who’s tried it knows there’s a lot happening behind the scenes. The right gear can make a huge difference, and choosing something to gift that’s actually useful – and not wildly expensive – can be tricky. Whether they’re filming TikToks, YouTube videos, streaming, podcasting, or just trying to look better on video calls, this guide rounds up practical, creator-friendly gifts that can instantly level up their setup.

A brand new Spigen Apple Watch Band Organizer just surfaced on its official Amazon storefront out of no where. Harkening back to something like Twelve South’s Time Porter, the new Spigen delivers what appears to be a more robust solution with a fabric-wrapped, wall-mounted approach that also feature an accessory shelf of sorts along the top. 

Nintendo has now officially the next games set to land in its Nintendo 64 Switch Online library. While many folks are really waiting on the next Game Cube additions, Nintendo is turning back to its N64 library this month to introduce a pair of classic 3D polygonal platformers (and they are going live every soon). 

Update: The new Virtual Boy hardware is now available for purchase directly from Nintendo for Switch Online members. “This product can be purchased by those who have a paid Nintendo Switch Online membership. To play games in the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics, you will need an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership. The Nintendo Switch Lite is not compatible.”

During today’s lengthy Nintendo Direct, we did not get any updates on the Switch Online GameCube library, but Nintendo did officially announce Virtual Boy! It is ready to add an entirely new console to its Nintendo Classics collection in the form of the ultra-retro Virtual Boy library alongside an actual Virtual Boy peripheral you stick your Switch or Switch 2 inside of. Details below. 

While we aren’t seeing the entire fleet of Amazon Devices on sale again ahead of the holidays (yet), with delivery cut-off times fast approaching and folks looking to get things crossed off the gift lists, the deals we are now tracking should be front and center. While we are waiting on some Kindle and Fire tablet offers, Amazon is now offering up to 60% off select devices ahead of the holidays including the best price ever on the new Echo Dot Max, better-than-Black Friday pricing on Echo Spot, return lows on its latest smart displays, and a whole bunch more. Scope it all out down below. 

It’s that time of year and if you’re still looking for some more affordable gift ideas to stuff a stocking or to complement something you already have, we have put together a list of some of our favorite low-cost options. From mini LEGO sets and charging gear through to box openers, and even some Switch accessories, you’ll find some notable ideas waiting below starting from $6 or so.

I hopped on my first Segway back in 2020, when I picked up the Ninebot E22 Electric Scooter that has carried me across Brooklyn and exceeded all expectations of what a basic low-end model could do for as long as it has. Never once have I had problems with it (aside from its limited travel range of up to 14 miles not able to go further distances) – even with how rough I tend to ride it. It’s this and several other reasons that I was eager to get ahold of Segway’s newest Ninebot E3 Pro Electric Scooter. Not only is it a great step up from the basic performance of my previous model, it comes in at a relatively low price for what you’re getting. Head below to get my hands-on impressions of this new generation model that is a great casual means for commuters and general joyriders alike.

Aulumu is an Apple gear accessory brand that should be on your radar if it isn’t already. It is the maker of a ton of chargers, iPhone cases, and even some unique industrial design-inspired add-on gear, but it is its Apple Watch bands I am most impressed by usually, and it has now unleashed a pair of new models. 

With Black Friday having opened the holiday shopping gates, we’ve put together this holiday gift guide for all your commuting and joyride needs. Below, you’ll find a curated list of our favorite models from each of our favorite brands for e-bikes and e-scooters. Many of these brands have or are slated to launch further holiday deals in the coming days, so prices/bundles may vary as time goes on, with our favorite picks being those giving you the best quality for their respective MSRPs. There’s still time to jump on some of these models and get them ahead of the big upcoming holiday, though there is no real telling just when deliveries will go out at this point (though some may have such dates featured on their landing pages). Head below to learn more about these brands and their best e-mobility offers on the market.

Amazon is still carrying over the, thus far, all-time low pricing on Apple Watch Series 11, but after the new official details that landed this morning, you might want to hold off – we now know the Apple Watch Series 11 will be even lower starting very soon. 

Target’s first official holiday deal ad of the season is now live, giving shoppers a solid look at hundreds of upcoming deals set to go live this weekend. As we push closer and closer to the holidays, these final sales before shipping cut-off times hit are a great way to shore up your gift needs without spending full price, and the next major Target sale is set to go live this Sunday. Check out the deals below. 

Spigen makes some of the more interesting and affordable Apple gear accessories out there. We had a chance to take a closer hands-on look at its new Alpine-style Loop this year, as well as its Trail Loop-like model, both of which come in a fraction of the price of the official Apple options, and we just spotted its brand new DA30S Wrist Lanyard for AirPods, iPhone, your keys, and just about anything else for just $17 Prime shipped. 

We have explored many of the best full grain leather-focused accessory brands out there, but a new independent purist straight out on the lone star state was recently picked on our radar – Bluebonnet. After getting our hands-on some of its iPhone 17 cases and Apple Watch bands, we think it should probably be on yours too. 

While the official PlayStation Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals have ended, there are still plenty of hangover discounts live on PS5 consoles at up to $100 off today and Sony has now launched a gigantic End of Year Deals sale on the PlayStation Store with thousands upon thousands of titles at up to 75% off.

Update 12/2: This post has now been updated with the ongoing AirPods 4 with ANC deal at the $99 all-time low (Reg. $179)

The best Black Friday AirPods deals are already here folks. It was hard to say what we were going to get this year with the brand new AirPods Pro 3 in the mix and with early deals all focused on AirPods Pro 2, but the entire lineup of Apple’s current-generation buds are now sitting down a the lowest prices ever – AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods 4. 

The official main event 2025 Amazon Cyber Monday sale is now live. While Amazon was the first out of the gate with a Cyber Monday-branded sale early Saturday morning, now that the rest of the major retailers are now in full swing, Amazon is too with loads of new deals, all-time low pricing on Apple and Google gear, plus a whole lot more than that. 

Walmart 2025 Cyber Monday starts tonight. As we detailed previously, Walmart is hosting a triple threat Black Friday/Cyber Monday bonanza this year and the official 2025 Cyber Monday sale starts tonight.

The official 2025 Target Black Friday sale is still alive and rolling through today. In fact, today will be your last chance at all of its Black Friday deals because it will quickly transition into its official Cyber Monday one day early, as expected, starting tomorrow. Amazon has already started its official Cyber Monday sale as of today, but we now have a giant 50-page ad to peruse, previewing hundreds of deals set to go live starting bright and early this Sunday. 

With Thanksgiving behind us now, it’s time to get into the main event folks…the biggest sale event of the year – Black Friday 2025. The official Amazon sale is now live with all new deals up for grabs alongside a fresh set of Doorbusters over at Best Buy, but there’s a whole lot more than with ongoing all-time lows on AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3 now joined by nearly $100 off the all-new Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the best prices ever on the brand new M5 MacBook Pro at $250 off. Those offers join the best prices of the year on the most popular power stations and e-bikes as well as Android tablets from $90, all of the latest Google Pixel gear at the lowest prices to date, and everything awaits below.

Update 11/28: Alongside LEGO’s official Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale, we also spotted Amazon offering a new wave of LEGO Black Friday deals, which you can view here.

Following right along the usual trends we see year after year in November, LEGO’s official Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale goes live today with member-only promotions, rewards, savings, and more – and just like last week’s Insiders Weekend, this event is promising to be another mad dash to claim a new, premium set that marks a new theme alongside the remaining retiring sets that have yet to sell out of stock (and will likely go after the sale ends). We’re seeing a collection of continued promotions from last week, as well as some new additions in the form of GWPs, Insider Points with purchases, redeemable rewards, sweepstakes to enter, and more. Before blindly charging into LEGO’s Black Friday fray, be sure to browse the curated list below of our favorite picks.

The main event Amazon Black Friday sale is now live! This is the day we have been waiting for all year around here, despite much of the major discounts starting late last week and again on Monday this year. Amazon has now exploded with fresh new discounts alongside carrying over some staple deals on AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3 as well a whole slate of Google Pixel gear, and more. No matter what you might have on your holiday shopping list, the chance of it dropping any lower than it is today is extremely low. Dive in and get some additional details as well as some highlight deals to have on your radar below. 

Update: LEGO’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale 2025 goes live today! We’ve put together a great rundown of promotions and a holiday gift guide of the best LEGO sets to jump on this year, complete with many that are set for retirement upon selling out. You can browse it all right here.

With the clock slowly ticking us closer and closer to LEGO’s official Black Friday/Cyber Monday savings, which comes a week after the pre-Black Friday Insiders Weekend 2025 event, many builders are still buzzing in prolonged anticipation as some ongoing promotions are joined by this year’s lead “ship” set, a new wave of special savings, complete with new GWP sets, discounts and increased Insider points on select building sets, and more. All the details you’re looking to know have been collected for you below so you can better prepare ahead of the official kick-off.

It has been a very busy week thus far and we are ready to deliver all of the best Black Friday deals in one organized collection for you below. From new time lows on AirPods 4 at $69 and AirPods 4 with ANC at $100 as well as AirPods Pro 3, we have a giant list of price drops on the latest MacBooks, Google Pixel gear, and a whole lot more. You’ll also find loads of the best deals on EVs, e-bikes, power stations, Android tablets, PC gaming gear, and that’s just for starters. Hit the jump to browse through the best Black Friday deals now live for Thanksgiving Day 2025. 

The official Amazon Black Friday Thanksgiving sale is now live. While Amazon kicked off its gigantic Black Friday Week sale on Thursday last week, it has regularly been injecting new discounts into the sale more than a few times a day ever since, and it has once again today. Alongside some wild ongoing price drops on AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3, not to mention a countless number of other things, it has now updated its Black Friday sale page with new offers. 

Is Walmart open today? Is Best Buy closed for Thanksgiving this year? What about Target and Home Depot? There are several major retail locations that will be closed for Thanksgiving Day 2025 so you’ll want to quickly take a look at the list below before making any plans. Whether you’re looking to pick up some goodies for your Thanksgiving festivities, or just have some time to kill on your day off today, options will be limited when it comes to the major national chains, but it is always a good idea to call ahead just in case. There are some small more local chains and shops that will open today for some last-minute grabs, but by and large most big box stores and warehouses are closed down for Thanksgiving Day. The Amazon Thanksgiving Black Friday sale is live, but you’ll want to check out the details we have gathered down below for a closer look if you’re heading out. 

The official main event Home Depot Black Friday ad has surfaced online. While we didn’t expect to see all that many more ads at this point with official sales already live on most major retailers, Home Depot’s main event sale kicks off tomorrow and we are getting an official look at 10 straight pages of upcoming deals. Check it out below. 

The Nintendo Black Friday deals are in full swing now with solid 50% price drops across loads of physical Switch games, a solid eShop Cyber sale, and new all-time low pricing on some of he 2025 amiibo releases, but we are taking a quick break to take a look at some new Nintendo Classics NES and Game Boy titles this morning. 

Update: Walmart’s official main event Black Friday sale just went live and it is now offering an insanely low price on AirPods 4 at just $69 shipped.

The official 2025 Walmart Black Friday sale is now live. While it is only available in early access mode for Walmart+ members from now through midnight ET tonight, the deals are now flying and will be for everyone soon. 

Update 11/24: Wow! Walmart’s official main event Black Friday sale just went live and it is now offering an insanely low price on AirPods 4 at just $69 shipped

• AirPods Pro 3 $220 (Reg. $249) – all-time low
• AirPods 4 with ANC $100 (Reg. $179) – all-time low

While Walmart’s official early Black Friday sale has now come to end, it has now served up a preview for the main event. Over on its official Black Friday 2025 landing page and in today’s press release, the national retailer has now updated the offers with a sneak peek preview of plenty of upcoming official Black Friday deals set to go live on Tuesday next week. 

Target has now officially released a preview of its upcoming main event Black Friday sale. The retailer previously unveiled some details on its month long event including a complete deal schedule for its early sale, the Deals of the Day, and the official November 27 start time of its main event Black Friday sale. But it has now issued an official press release detailing the upcoming details and when they will go live – the deals are going live this weekend. 

The official 2025 Amazon Black Friday Week sale already started and it’s a flyin’ – we have the best prices ever on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4, not to mention a near countless number of wild price drops across just about all categories. Best Buy’s sale is now in full swing alongside major sales from Anker, Lectric, and many more…but there’s still plenty more to come. 

Following the usual November schedule, LEGO’s Insiders Weekend will go live today with member-only promotional savings, and this will likely be a big scramble for folks looking to score soon-to-be-retired sets before they officially sell out and are gone from LEGO’s digital shelves forever. This short-term event comes a week ahead of LEGO’s upcoming Black Friday event on November 28, 2025, and offers a bunch of promotions including multiple Insider points with purchases, GWPs, redeemable rewards, sweepstakes entries, and more. Today, before you dive into the shopping spree, we’ve provided a quick rundown below on all the available offers for this year’s LEGO Insiders Weekend, as well as a curated list of our favorite picks.

Update: LEGO’s Insiders Week 2025 goes live today! We’ve put together a great rundown of promotions and a holiday gift guide of the best LEGO sets to jump on this year, complete with many that are set for retirement upon selling out. You can browse it all right here.

With only a few hours to go before LEGO kicks off its annual pre-Black Friday Insiders Weekend event, many folks are buzzing in anticipation to get their hands on several new – and also soon-to-be-retired – building sets, complete with some of the best promotional extra savings you’ll find all year. Those savings come in the form of 2x Insider points, GWP sets, sweepstakes, and more – and we’ve got all the in-depth details you need to prepare for the gates to open when the clock officially ticks over to the appropriate time. Head below to get a rundown on timing and promotions that will be available very soon.