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Black Friday is technically over, but the laptop deals are still hot. In fact, we’re seeing some mind-blowing discounts on brands like Apple and Samsung, even as we’re updating this article.  Also: Best Black Friday deals 2024: 170+ sales live now featuring some of the lowest prices ever Take the sleek new Microsoft Surface Laptop: it’s our pick for best battery life laptop of 2024 and it’s currently $355 off at Amazon. There’s also the…

Black Friday was incredible this year. We saw some of the best deals ever on iPads. The good news is many of these deals continue as we head towards Cyber Monday, so be sure to jump on incredible savings while they last.   Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates Our favorite Black Friday iPad deals  Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (7th gen): $1,549 (save $150 at Amazon):  Apple’s newest iPad Pro is faster than ever, thanks…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is available for $200 but $155 for a limited time. I’ve been testing the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which features the fastest performance yet and up to 12 weeks of battery life; alternatively, the 16 GB Kindle Paperwhite is available for $160. Remember that Amazon’s promise of up to 12 weeks of battery life assumes 30 minutes of daily use with wireless off. more buying choices What’s…

If you have a gamer on your gift list whose main platform is the PlayStation 5, the numerous sales still live for Black Friday make now the perfect time to get them the latest games, accessories, and consoles bundled with digital downloads of popular titles. And while the official day is over, there are still plenty of savings available. Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates You can find great PS5 discounts at retailers like Amazon, Best…

Not only is the Nintendo Switch one of the most popular modern gaming consoles — it’s one of the most popular consoles ever. Nintendo doesn’t offer many discounts on its consoles and games, but many Black Friday deals are still live, meaning now is a great time to upgrade your Switch setup with a new OLED console, snag a few new games for your library, or replace Joy-Con controllers. Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates…

Move over, cable. Black Friday may be over, but we’re gearing up for Cyber Monday, and all of the sweet streaming deals are worth a look or two. If you’ve been thinking about cutting the cord or trying out some new services, this is perhaps the best time of year to do so, when you can find discounts of over 85% off in some cases (looking at you, Hulu). Especially after several streaming services like Disney+ and…

Black Friday may be over, but many of the biggest deals and lowest prices we saw are still available. We’ve found soundbars and speakers, subwoofers, and entire speaker bundles for hundreds of dollars off their regular price. Snag these deals before they’re gone.  Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates If home theater isn’t your main concern, I’ve also included plenty of Bluetooth speaker deals for portable listening. Some speakers are ideal for outdoor listening,…

Adam Breeden/ZDNET I’m not usually a fan of LG TVs, 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.  For Cyber Monday, 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 that…

Adam Breeden/ZDNET Apple makes a bunch of very fancy iPads these days, and several of them now cost over $1,000. But for the things most people do with their iPads — watching videos, reading books and documents, answering messages, and surfing the web, the best iPad to buy is the standard 10th-generation iPad, which even looks very similar to the iPad Pro and the iPad Air. But the standard iPad is the one I recommend…

Black Friday is technically over, but many eye-catching deals are still live as we look towards Cyber Monday. Walmart is cutting prices on everything from household goods to TVs and tech accessories.  Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates It’s also a great time to join Walmart+, which is usually $98 for the year but is on sale for half the price now at $49. The membership lets you enjoy free grocery delivery, free shipping with…