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 Black Friday is officially here, so you can find big discounts on expensive brands and products, including Apple devices. Apple’s iPad models are some of the best-performing tablets we’ve tested over the years, and during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you’ll be able to find great deals if you’re looking for a new tablet for work or entertainment.  Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates Black Friday deals on iPads and iPad accessories are live across…

Black Friday is finally here, and retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more are offering early savings on popular fitness trackers and smartwatches. Now is your time to save on brands like Apple, Samsung, and Fitbit.  Smartwatches and fitness trackers make great gifts (including a gift for yourself). These devices can count steps, track your heart rate, and, depending on the model you choose, provide detailed health insights and easy app access. They can also provide…

Black Friday is finally here, and the laptop deals are 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 iconic Apple…

Black Friday is finally here, and if you’re planning to take advantage of the biggest sales event of the year to upgrade or replace your TV (or to find one to gift), we’ve found some incredible Black Friday TV deals at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. You’ll find great discounts from brands like Sony, LG, TCL, and Hisense on everything from high-end OLED models to entry-level smart TVs for college dorms and first apartments.  Also: The best…

Google/ZDNET This Black Friday you can buy Google’s budget-friendly Pixel Buds A-Series, which get a 50% discount over their usual price. The Pixel Buds A-Series in white are now $50 off for Black Friday.  That brings their price down from $100 to $50 The other three colorways, including the dark olive shown here, are also on sale, this time for $40 off.  The white Pixel Buds A-Series are at their best price ever, and a great value…

Virtual private networks, also known as VPNs, are excellent tools to help protect your privacy and security.  Also: The best Black Friday deals live now At ZDNET, we’ve been testing top VPNs for years, and we recommend that you sign up for one to stop people from spying on your online activities. As VPNs create a secure, encrypted tunnel to protect your data and mask your IP address, you can use them as an additional layer…

As the holiday season approaches and Black Friday with it, many of us hope to get a head start on our shopping lists. If you plan to buy presents for loved ones or treat yourself to a new gadget or two, now’s the time to start looking for decent deals online.  Also: The best Black Friday deals live now Samsung is a brand that always appears during sales, including Black Friday. You often see cut-price Samsung…

Black Friday is here. Now the post-Thanksgiving shopping extravaganza has kicked off the holiday shopping season, you can find major savings on top tech from TVs to tablets to robot vacuums and beyond across major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more. Also: The best Black Friday TV deals: Live updates Our team of deal-hunting experts at ZDNET is here to help you cut through the noise. We’ve rounded up the best Black Friday deals…

Apple/ZDNET The official kick-off to Black Friday 2024 is just hours away, but Amazon is already dashing through the snow with seasonal savings on coveted Apple products, which rarely see sales. Right now, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (which normally sells around $700) is on sale for $620. That’s a whopping $179 discount on Apple’s best smartwatch model.  The Apple Watch Ultra 2 was first released in September 2023, and since then, it only drops…

Black Friday is hours away, and whether you’re looking to score deals on around-the-house must-haves or gifts for friends and family, this is one of the best times of year to get discounts on everything you may be looking for.  Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates If one of those gifts you have in mind (for yourself or a loved one) is a Kindle, Black Friday is the time to buy one: Amazon runs…