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It’s only the middle of the week but Black Friday deals are already in high gear. You can get some mind-boggling discounts right now on soundbars and speakers, subwoofers, and entire speaker bundles for hundreds of dollars off their regular price. Right now is the perfect time to snag these deals, before the speakers are all gone.  Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates If home theater isn’t your main concern, I’ve also included…

Taylor Clemons/ZDNET What’s the deal? During their Black Friday sale, the Hisense U8N is up to $1,100 off at Best Buy. It’s available in screen sizes from 55 to 85 inches, making it a good fit for your home entertainment setup, no matter how much space you have. Why this deal is ZDNET-recommended? The Hisense U8N is regularly priced at between $1,099 and $2,799.  The U8N has a 144Hz native refresh rate and supports AMD FreeSync Premium…

Samsung/ZDNET Samsung’s Frame TV lineup is popular for a reason; it’s unique, makes practical use of all the idle space a TV typically leaves behind, and looks great doing so. For Black Friday, several retailers including Amazon and Best Buy are discounting the latest Frame TV 2024 model by upwards of $1,300. Also: The best Black Friday deals live now For the unfamiliar, what makes the Samsung Frame TV so special is its dedicated Art Mode,…

Black Friday is the day after tomorrow, which means it’s the perfect time to save big on gaming PCs, laptops, and accessories. Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are running Black Friday discounts and deals on everything from high-end content creation laptops to external SSDs and gaming monitors. No matter what you need, there’s a great chance you can save a ton of money right now. Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates I test…

Adam Breeden/ZDNET I’m not usually an LG fan, but I’ve tested the LG G4 OLED TV this year, and I have to admit that it has the most impressive picture quality of any TV I’ve ever bought, used, or tested.  And with Black Friday finally here, the 65-inch LG G4 is on sale for $1,100 off its retail price of $3,399 at both Amazon and Best Buy. At $2,297, it’s still an expensive TV. For…

Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET What’s the deal? Amazon is currently selling the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $100 off ahead of Black Friday. Why this deal is ZDNET recommended The Bose QuietComfort series has been my go-to travel headphones since the company released the QuietComfort 35. However, in my quest for better noise cancellation, I tried out Sony’s WH-1000XM5, which also features a sturdier build than the QC45 headphones. However, while testing the Sony headphones, I realized…

David Gewirtz/ZDNET (with a little help from ChatGPT) Over the past year, we’ve all come to know that ChatGPT can write code. I gave it a number of tests in PHP and WordPress that showed the strengths and weaknesses of ChatGPT’s coding capabilities. Also: Your dream programming job demands this language, every site agrees But how far does ChatGPT’s coding knowledge extend? When I originally drafted this article in early 2023, I threw the classic “Hello, world”…

Amazon is the go-to retailer for many thanks to its massive product selection, shipping options, and exclusive membership perks, including deals and discounts. While it’s true that some of Amazon’s best deals drop during the brand’s big shopping events like Amazon Prime Day, the retail giant is also a major player during sale events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Lucky for you, Amazon’s Black Friday sale kicked off last week ahead of the official sale day…

It’s easy to miss, but shopping at wholesale retailers like Sam’s Club is a great way to take advantage of Black Friday deals. Though the national sales event is two days away, we’ve already found some of the lowest prices ever. These stores offer huge discounts on highly sought-after tech and other products throughout the holiday shopping season. Shopping for gifts for friends and family adds up quickly, so saving some money isn’t a bad idea. …