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As we wait for Black Friday and Cyber Monday to roll around, deals on different devices are already appearing everywhere. Robot vacuums are just one category seeing major pricing discounts in preparation for the year’s biggest shopping event. ZDNET is gathering the best and most legitimate deals available right now, so you don’t have to worry about wading through the madness that is deal hunting.  Also: The best Black Friday deals live now I test…

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This year’s Black Friday may be the most competitive shopping event yet in 2024, with the biggest retailers and carriers battling it out to serve you the best phone deals. If you’re doing some early holiday shopping (or just missed out on Prime Day sales last month), we’re already seeing aggressive offers from Samsung, Google, Motorola, and, yes, even Apple. Also: The best Black Friday deals available now The phone deals below will save you…

Another deals event is right around the corner, and it’s a big one. That’s right: Black Friday is less than a month away. If you’re considering buying a new pair of AirPods for yourself or the Apple fan in your life, this could be an opportune time to make a purchase — but don’t do it without looking through the deals on these earbuds and headphones first. Also: The best Black Friday deals available now…

Black Friday is a few weeks away, but that doesn’t mean the deals aren’t already popping up. We’ve got eyes on a handful of marked-down laptops ahead of the big sales, and they’re devices we’ve tested personally. Right now, we’re seeing big deals on laptops from Apple, Dell, Microsoft, Samsung, and more. Also: The best Black Friday deals live now From Apple’s MacBook Air M3, which is $100 off on Amazon, to Samsung’s thin and…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE starts at $649, with 128GB of storage and AI features included. Large 6.7-inch AMOLED display and an enduring 4,700mAh battery are the top two strengths. At its price, the S24 FE faces stiff competition from Google, OnePlus, and Samsung itself. more buying choices With the fall season in full swing, I’ve recently been catching up with more friends and family. It’s during these times when I’m most…

The holiday season is already upon us. Whether you’re the type of person to set up decorations immediately or wait until after Thanksgiving, it’s always a good idea to get a head start on holiday shopping — especially when you can score a good deal.  Also: The best Black Friday deals already live Walmart has already kicked off some great holiday deals ahead of the big Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. It’s a good…

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Black Friday is almost here, and we’re already seeing awesome deals on HP hardware across the internet. HP is a brand known for its reliable products — you can count on them to get the job done without any major performance issues. I frequently test and recommend HP laptops and computers to friends and family. And with the holiday shopping season coming up, HP has rolled out a ton of discounts for various devices across…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is available now for $56 on Amazon. It’s a solid fitness tracker with great battery life that covers the basics in a slim form factor. It might not fit everyone, however, and the tracking data lacks deep, personalized insights. more buying choices If you want all the features of a smartwatch but can’t commit to a big, bulky watch face, you might be interested in a smart…