Queued up into tip/tip.git’s x86/cpu branch ahead of the Linux 6.8 merge window opening in a month is an optimization that should prove helpful in cloud/VM scenarios…
Source: Phoronix – AMD Has A Nice Performance Optimization Coming With Linux 6.8
Monthly Archives: November 2023
Loki's Michael Waldron Will Now Also Write Avengers: Kang Dynasty Too

As Marvel looks to refocus the creative teams behind its far-flung Avengers duology in the wake of director Destin Daniel Cretton’s departure, the studio has reportedly decided that why not make the man already writing an Avengers movie, write another Avengers movie?
Source: Gizmodo – Loki’s Michael Waldron Will Now Also Write Avengers: Kang Dynasty Too
These Are the Best Cyber Monday Cordless Vacuum Deals at Amazon
Black Friday is over, but you can still find great deals on cordless stick vacuums on Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale. If you’re interested in robot vacuums, you can check some of the deals from Black Friday’s post that are still available, but if you want to do your own vacuuming, check out these cordless stick vacuum deals, all currently going for their lowest prices.
Best budget cordless vacuum deal
The Voweek Cordless Vacuum Cleaner is the best cordless vacuum deal with 46% off, currently sitting at $69.99 (originally $129.99). This is the lowest price this vacuum has hit, according to Camelcamelcamel’s price history. This vacuum gets you a 180-degree rotatable brush head with an LED light, a motor of 150 watts and three different vacuum heads, and up to 36 minutes of running time after a full five-and-a-half hours of charging. The battery will last 500 hours before you need to replace it.
Best cordless vacuum deal
Credit: Amazon.com
The Whall Cordless Vacuum Cleaner for $115.98 (originally $449.99) after the $224 coupon add-on and the 26% add-on coupon (you must click it to apply it at checkout) is currently one of the best cordless vacuum deals available with a 74% total discount (before taxes)—and it’s the second-lowest price it’s been, according to Camelcamelcamel’s price history. This vacuum has the highest suction power with up to 25,000 pascals and has the longest running time with up to 55 minutes. This vacuum can fold to reach under furniture more easily without having to bend over. You get three different brush heads so that you can clean furniture, hard-to-reach places, and hard floors as well as carpets.
Best cordless vacuum with the longest runtime
If you’re looking for the cordless vacuum with the longest runtime, consider the Shark IZ682H Vertex Pro, currently 30% off at $349.99 (originally $499.99), which is the lowest price it’s been, according to Camelcamelcamel’s price history. This vacuum gives you an impressive 120 minutes of running time with its two removable batteries (each gives you an hour when using the “ECO mode”). This stick vacuum also has a self-cleaning brush roll, which is great for picking up pet hair and keeping hair rolls from forming at the brush head. You can turn this vacuum into a hand-held vacuum with a longer nozzle to reach high areas in your home. It can also bend to reach areas under furniture and has a display screen that shows you runtime, performance, and other features. You’ll also have an LED light to see debris more easily on the floor.
Source: LifeHacker – These Are the Best Cyber Monday Cordless Vacuum Deals at Amazon
Teenage Engineering’s New Mic and Recorder Are the Most Delightful Gadgets I’ve Used In Years

This year, Swedish electronics manufacturer Teenage Engineering launched two new devices: a microphone, the CM-15, and a digital tape recorder, the TP-7. If purchased together, they’ll run you almost $3,000. For many, it seems absurd to pay that much for products with features that come built into your iPhone — but…
Source: Gizmodo – Teenage Engineering’s New Mic and Recorder Are the Most Delightful Gadgets I’ve Used In Years
The Best Tech Deals From Best Buy's Cyber Monday Sale
Best Buy was the retailer with the best tech deals on Black Friday, and they are keeping my vote for my favorite retailer with the best deals for Cyber Monday.
Best Buy’s Cyber Monday deals are underway
The physical Best Buy stores are open on Cyber Monday and will also have in-store deals available. Here is what they’re doing for Cyber Monday:
-
Nov. 26 and 27: On Sunday, Nov. 26, Best Buy will kick off their Cyber Monday savings event. This sale will be in-store and online.
Best Cyber Monday deals at Best Buy right now
Remember that not all deals are as good as they look on paper. I noticed two of their front-page TV deals, the LG 48″ Class A2 Series and Insignia™ – 55″ Class F30 Series, use the hidden price hike ploy to trick shoppers into thinking they’re getting a better deal than they actually are (both TVs have been about the same low price for most of the second half of the year). You can see their price history from Honey here and here, respectively. Remember always to use price-tracking tools to avoid being taken advantage of. The following deals are ones I’ve verified to be, indeed, good deals:
-
Best budget TV deal: The LG 55” Class UQ70 Series is $299.99 (originally $499.99) after a $200 discount. This brings this 4K LED smart TV to its lowest price yet, according to Honey’s price history.
-
If you prefer a bigger TV, consider the Samsung 75″ Class TU690T for $549.99 (originally $749.99) after a $170 discount. This brings this 4K UHD smart Tizen TV to match its lowest price yet, according to Honey’s price history.
-
-
Best TV deal: The Samsung 85” Class CU7000 is $899.99 (originally $1,299.99) after a $402 discount. This brings this UHD 4K smart Tizen TV to its lowest price yet, according to Honey’s price history.
-
If you prefer an LG, consider the LG 86” Class UR7800 Series is $899.99 (originally $1,249.99) after a $350 discount. You can save an extra $100 with a My Best Buy Plus or My Best Buy Total membership. This brings this LED 4K UHD smart TV to its lowest price yet, according to Honey’s price history.
-
-
Best laptop deal: If you like HP, consider the HP Envy 15.6″ Laptop for $649.99 (originally $1,049.99) after a $400 discount. This 2-in-1 tablet hybrid laptop has an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. This matches this laptop’s lowest price yet, according to Honey’s price history.
-
Best noise-canceling headphones: The JBL Live 660NC is $99.99 (originally $199.99) after a $100 discount. This wireless over-the-ear headphone is currently at its second lowest price yet, according to Honey’s price history.
-
Best monitor deal: The Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 is $499.99 (originally $999.99) after a $500 discount. This 43″ 4K UHD smart gaming monitor with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro is the lowest price it has ever been, according to Honey’s price history.
-
Best security camera deal: The Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera Security Bundle is $279.99 (originally $599.99) after a $300 discount. This is the second lowest price it has hit yet, according to Honey’s price history.
-
Best soundbar deal: The JBL Cinema SB170 soundbar with wireless subwoofer is $149.99 (originally $249.99) after a $80 discount. This 2.1-channel Bluetooth sound system is at its second lowest price, according to Honey’s price history.
-
Best PS5 deal: You can get a PS5 bundle for $499.99, which comes with either Spider-Man 2 or Modern Warfare 3. The games come electronically as fully downloadable content. This is the cheapest bundle with a game combo since its release.
-
Best noise-canceling earbud deal: The JBL Reflect Mini is $69.99 (originally $149.99) after a $80 discount. These wireless in-ear earbuds with seven hours of battery life are currently at their second lowest price yet, according to Honey’s price history.
-
Best smartwatch deal: The Fitbit Versa 4 Fitness Smartwatch is $149.95 (originally $199.99) after a $50 discount. This fitness smartwatch is compatible with Android or Apple iOS operating systems, is water resistant, and has all the common smartwatch features. It is currently at its lowest price yet, according to Honey’s price history.
Other Cyber Monday deals by category
-
TV: Samsung 77” Class S89C OLED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV is $1,999.99 (originally $3,599.99) after a $1,600 discount.
-
Laptop: MacBook Air 13.3″ Laptop is $749.99 (originally $999.99). You can find more MacBook deals here.
-
Laptop: HP Envy 2-in-1 14″ Touch-Screen Laptop is $749.99 (originally $1,079.99) after a $330 discount.
-
Monitor: LG 45” OLED Curved Gaming Monitor is $1,199.99 (originally $1,699.99) after a $500 discount. Plus and Total members save an additional $200 (Total savings: $700).
-
Tablet: Apple 10.2-Inch iPad (9th Generation) is $249.99 (originally $329.99). Find more iPad deals here.
-
Headphones: Bose QuietComfort 45 Noise Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones are $199 (originally $329) after a $130 discount.
-
Headphones: AirPods Max Space Gray is $449.99 (originally $549.99) after a $100 discount.
-
Speaker: JBL Clip 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is $34.99 (originally $69.99) after a $35 discount.
-
Camera: GoPro HERO12 Black Action Camera Bundle is $349.99 (originally $449.99) after a $100 discount.
Better Cyber Monday deals for loyalty members
Best Buy has exclusive deals for their paid loyalty programs that members of My Best Buy Plus or My Best Buy Total can take advantage of. Keep in mind most of those deals will only show their discounted price once you put them on your cart with the “save $X with Plus or Total” option. For example, you can get an extra $50 off on this Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 to match the lowest price it reached during October Prime Day, according to Honey’s price history.
What you can expect this year
Best Buy says you’ll see deals of “up to 50% on top gifts,” specifically during their Cyber Monday Sale. In past years, they’ve done multiple 24-hour “flash sales” similar to the “deal of the day” they have every day. The best sales always have limited quantities and are not guaranteed to get re-stocked. Remember, you can always return it if you find it cheaper at another retailer or even at Best Buy again at a later date.
The price-matching and return policies are different
Best Buy is known for its price-matching policy, where they’ll match the price of most products you find cheaper from a list of other retailers. But until Nov. 27 (Cyber Monday), you won’t be able to take advantage of their price-matching policy. However, if you do find a specific product to be cheaper somewhere else during those blackout periods, you can always return it. In fact, they’re extending their return and exchange policy through Jan. 13 for most products (including online) bought between Oct. 27 and Dec. 30.
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Tech Deals From Best Buy’s Cyber Monday Sale
Researchers Figure Out How To Bypass Fingerprint Readers In Most Windows PCs
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: [L]ast week, researchers at Blackwing Intelligence published an extensive document showing how they had managed to work around some of the most popular fingerprint sensors used in Windows PCs. Security researchers Jesse D’Aguanno and Timo Teras write that, with varying degrees of reverse-engineering and using some external hardware, they were able to fool the Goodix fingerprint sensor in a Dell Inspiron 15, the Synaptic sensor in a Lenovo ThinkPad T14, and the ELAN sensor in one of Microsoft’s own Surface Pro Type Covers. These are just three laptop models from the wide universe of PCs, but one of these three companies usually does make the fingerprint sensor in every laptop we’ve reviewed in the last few years. It’s likely that most Windows PCs with fingerprint readers will be vulnerable to similar exploits.
Blackwing’s post on the vulnerability is also a good overview of exactly how fingerprint sensors in a modern PC work. Most Windows Hello-compatible fingerprint readers use “match on chip” sensors, meaning that the sensor has its own processors and storage that perform all fingerprint scanning and matching independently without relying on the host PC’s hardware. This ensures that fingerprint data can’t be accessed or extracted if the host PC is compromised. If you’re familiar with Apple’s terminology, this is basically the way its Secure Enclave is set up. Communication between the fingerprint sensor and the rest of the system is supposed to be handled by the Secure Device Connection Protocol (SCDP). This is a Microsoft-developed protocol that is meant to verify that fingerprint sensors are trustworthy and uncompromised, and to encrypt traffic between the fingerprint sensor and the rest of the PC.
Each fingerprint sensor was ultimately defeated by a different weakness. The Dell laptop’s Goodix fingerprint sensor implemented SCDP properly in Windows but used no such protections in Linux. Connecting the fingerprint sensor to a Raspberry Pi 4, the team was able to exploit the Linux support plus “poor code quality” to enroll a new fingerprint that would allow entry into a Windows account. As for the Synaptic and ELAN fingerprint readers used by Lenovo and Microsoft (respectively), the main issue is that both sensors supported SCDP but that it wasn’t actually enabled. Synaptic’s touchpad used a custom TLS implementation for communication that the Blackwing team was able to exploit, while the Surface fingerprint reader used cleartext communication over USB for communication. “In fact, any USB device can claim to be the ELAN sensor (by spoofing its VID/PID) and simply claim that an authorized user is logging in,” wrote D’Aguanno and Teras.”Though all of these exploits ultimately require physical access to a device and an attacker who is determined to break into your specific laptop, the wide variety of possible exploits means that there’s no single fix that can address all of these issues, even if laptop manufacturers are motivated to implement them,” concludes Ars.
Blackwing recommends all Windows Hello fingerprint sensors enable SCDP, the protocol Microsoft developed to try to prevent this exploit. PC makers should also “have a qualified expert third party audit [their] implementation” to improve code quality and security.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Source: Slashdot – Researchers Figure Out How To Bypass Fingerprint Readers In Most Windows PCs
All of the best Cyber Monday deals for 2023: Shop sales from Apple, Sonos, Google, Anker and more
Cyber Monday 2023 is more than halfway over, but you can still shop a number of great deals on gadgets and gear right now. It’s been a trend over the past couple of years for Black Friday deals to carry over into Cyber Monday, and 2023 is no different. While we saw a few surprises pop up today, the majority of the best tech deals have stayed steady over the past week or so (provided items have remained in stock). We’re seeing major discounts on devices from Apple, Sonos, Samsung, Google, Dyson and many others, at various retailers like Amazon, Target, Best Buy and the like. If you see something on your wishlist or holiday gift list, don’t hesitate as we expect most of these deals will expire before tomorrow. Here are the best Cyber Monday deals you still can get for 2023.
Best Cyber Monday Apple deals
Apple AirTags
A four-pack of Apple’s AirTags have dropped to $80, which is just about $5 more than the pack’s record-low price. If you’re unfamiliar, AirTags are small Bluetooth trackers that you can keep in your bag or luggage or attach to items like your keys so you can keep track of their location. The only catch is that these only work with Apple devices as their host device, so Android users will have to pick a tracker from another brand to get similar benefits. AirTags connect to Apple’s Find My network, so you can see where your stuff is in that app and even force the gadgets to ring so you can more easily find your belongings (if you’re within close proximity).
$100 Apple Gift Card + $15 Amazon credit
If you purchase an Apple gift card totaling $100 or more from the retailer, you can get $15 in Amazon store credit for no extra cost. Just use the code APPLET5USA at checkout to see the offer. The deal applies to the digital version of the card; as of this writing, you can get the credit with a physical Apple gift card as well by using the code APPLET5USAP, though you may not want to clip the coupon on those cards’ product page, as Amazon’s listing says that will only give you a $10 credit. As a reminder, you can use an Apple gift card for App Store credit, subscription services like Apple Music or iCloud, and/or purchases made at a physical Apple store.
Apple AirPods Pro (USB-C)
The latest version of Apple’s AirPods Pro is back on sale for $190 at Amazon and Target. That matches an all-time low and comes in $60 below the pair’s usual going rate. The AirPods Pro are the “best for iOS” pick in our wireless earbuds buying guide thanks to their easy pairing and deep integration with Apple devices. Effective active noise cancellation (ANC), a superb transparency mode and a pleasingly warm sound profile help as well, as does a new “adaptive audio” mode that can adjust the earphones’ noise control settings based on your surroundings. That said, their battery life is just average at six-ish hours per charge, and you really have to use an iPhone to get anything out of them.
We gave the Lightning-based version of the second-generation AirPods Pro a review score of 88 last year; this new iteration is almost identical, only it comes with a USB-C charging case and has a higher IP54 dust-resistance rating. If you don’t care about the updated charging port, note that the older Lightning version is on sale for $169 at Walmart.
Apple AirPods (3rd gen)
The third-gen Apple AirPods are back down to $140 at Amazon and Best Buy, matching the lowest price we’ve seen. Typically, the wireless earbuds have retailed between $10 and $20 higher over the past few months. We gave these AirPods a review score of 88 back in 2021: You can get better-sounding and more featured earbuds for much less, but if you’re an iPhone owner who hates the feeling of traditional in-ear headphones, it might suit you well. It has a mostly balanced sound despite its unsealed design, and it gets the usual AirPods conveniences like hands-free Siri, Find My device tracking and quick pairing with other Apple gadgets. Just don’t expect much in the way of deep bass or noise cancellation, as is the case with all earbuds with an “open” design.
Apple Watch Series 9
The new Apple Watch Series 9 has dropped to $329 at Amazon, Walmart and Target in a Cyber Monday deal. That’s $70 off its usual price and the lowest we’ve seen since it debuted in September. That’s the price you’ll pay for the 41mm model, but the 45mm models are now down to $359 with the same $70 discount. The Series 9 took the crown of the best smartwatch you can get right now in our guide thanks to its new S9 SiP that brings slightly speedier performance and on-device Siri processing, the new Double Tap feature and other improvements.
Apple Watch SE
The Apple Watch SE has dropped to $179 for Cyber Monday, which is $70 off its usual price. It may not have all of the advanced health tracking features of the Series 9, but the SE has all of the basics you’d want in a smartwatch, including smart notifications, all-day activity tracking and perks like Fall and Crash Detection and Emergency SOS. If you’re looking for a good entry-point into the Apple Watch space, or a gift for someone who has never worn a smartwatch before, the Apple Watch SE is a great option.
Apple iPad (9th-gen)
Apple’s 9th gen iPad is down to a new low of $230 at Amazon and Target. This is the budget pick in our iPad buying guide, and it earned a review score of 86 in 2021. It’s the last iPad to use Apple’s old design language, so it has thick bezels, a Lightning port, a Home button and a non-laminated display. This variant also comes with a paltry 64GB of storage. At this price, though, it’s hard to do better if all you want is a large screen for streaming video, playing games and browsing the web. If you need more storage space, the 256GB model is also down to a low of $380.
Apple iPad (10th-gen)
The 10th-generation iPad is down to its lowest price ever at Target. The 64GB model is just $349 for Cyber Monday in all four colors. That’s $100 off and $30 less than the previous low. We gave the revamped standard iPad an 85 in our review. Compared to the 9th-gen model, the new version ditches the Home button and comes with a larger, 10.9-inch display. The front-facing camera is now on the landscape edge, which is much more convenient for video calls, though the tablet (for some reason) still only works with the first generation Apple Pencil.
Apple iPad Air
The iPad Air M1 is back down to a record low of $500 right now ahead of Cyber Monday. All color options are discounted. The Air is still the best iPad for most people at the moment, although we expect to see a fresh lineup with the latest M-series processor debut early next year. However, if you want a new iPad immediately, the Air offers speedy performance, good battery life, a slim design and Apple Pencil 2 support.
Apple Pencil
Apple now makes three different Apple Pencils. The first generation stylus recharges via Lightning. The second generation recharges wirelessly and the new USB-C looks a lot like the first generation, but charges via USB-C instead of lighting. Each one has different iPad compatibility with iPads, so you may want to check on that before you decide which to get. We’re fans of the Pencil overall, and named it one of the best accessories for your iPad.
Best Cyber Monday home deals
Amazon Echo Dot
The Echo Dot is Amazon’s most popular smart speaker and for Cyber Monday, it’s down to $23. That matches the all-time low it hit for the last two Prime Days. The Dot is one of our favorite smart speakers because it has surprising volume and audio quality for its size. It’s also a dead simple way to get Aexa’s help around the house. It can set timers, tell you the weather and remind you about things on your to-do list. It’s also a great to control your other smart home devices like smart plugs.
TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Mini
The smart plug we recommend for most homes is TP-Link’s Kasa Smart Plug mini. A four-pack is on sale for $35 which is about $3 more than it sold for during Amazon’s October Prime day sale, but still a decent $15 savings. Plugs like these are a simple way to add some smart capabilities to any home, letting you turn on lights with just your voice, set automated schedules and routines that are triggered by other activities. These would make a great stocking stuffer for anyone you know who’s curious about smart home connectivity but hasn’t yet taken the plunge.
Dyson Airwrap
The coveted Dyson Airwrap is down to the cheapest price we’ve ever seen, just $480. This hair tool uses the Coanda effect to keep air flowing around its barrel, helping you style your hair more easily. It also maintains a safe temperature for hair, resulting in less damage overall. You’re getting a number of accessories with this Airwrap bundle as well, including two differently sized barrels, separate brushes for soft or firm smoothing, a Coanda smoothing dryer and more.
Google Nest Thermostat
Google’s Nest Thermostat is on sale for $90 right now, which is $40 off and close to a record low. It’s a pared-down version of the Nest Learning Thermostat, but it has plenty of smart features and should help you save on energy costs over time. This model is Energy Star-certified and will automatically turn temperatures down in your home when you leave the house, and you can adjust heating and cooling schedules from your phone.
TP-Link Deco EX75 Wi-Fi 6E mesh router
TP-Link’s Deco EX75 mesh router system with two beacons is $100 off and down to a record low of $200. This is our top pick for a Wi-Fi 6 mesh router system, and the two-pack should cover up to 5,500 square feet with stable connectivity. When we tested the three-pack, we were impressed by how well the system balances power with user friendliness. Its network is reliable and fast, and its companion app is easy to use and clearly shows you things like all of the devices connected to your network, current speeds and more.
Sonos Cyber Monday sale
Sonos’s Cyber Monday sale has brought a range of discounts on smart speakers and home theater gear. New for Cyber Monday is $110 off the Sonos Five speaker, bringing it down to $439. This is an exclusive Cyber Monday deal that will disappear once the day is up. Also included in the sale are Sonos Era 100 for $199 and the Sonos Roam for $134. For soundbar deals, you have the flagship Sonos Arc down to $719, plus the mid-range Sonos Beam (Gen 2) and the more basic Sonos Ray on sale for $399 and $223, respectively.
In other home theater deals, the Sonos Sub (Gen 3) subwoofer is $160 off at $639, while the more compact Sonos Sub Mini is $86 off at $343. For those looking to add Sonos functionality to existing audio gear, the Sonos Amp is now $599, a $100 discount, while the Sonos Port is now $399, a $50 discount.
You can read our reviews of the Arc, Beam, Ray, Roam and Era 100 for more details on what to expect from those devices. We like Sonos speakers for delivering relatively clean and balanced sound and a straightforward app that lets you connect to numerous music services. Their main appeal, however, is their ability to link up with the company’s other devices in one connected audio system. Deals on any Sonos gear are fairly uncommon, so this is a good chance to save if you’re looking to build out your own system.
Echo Show 5
The Echo Show 5 is Amazon’s smallest smart display and was completely refreshed back in May of this year. The processor and audio quality were improved, but the device is largely the same, acting as a screen-enabled bedside alarm clock or a handy kitchen display for recipe videos and the like. It’s currently down to $40 which is $50 off and a discount it has hit twice in the past couple months.
Echo Show 5 with Ring Video Doorbell
The Ring Video Doorbell and an Echo Show 5 make a great smart home starter kit The bundle is now $65, instead of the $190 you’d pay at full price. Currently, both devices are on sale on their own — buying the bundle saves you an extra $10 off their sale prices. The Ring Video Doorbell can run either on your existing doorbell wires or on battery. It shoots motion-triggered 1080p video, and sends it to the Ring app on your phone or directly to your Echo Show 5.
Echo Show 15
The Echo Show 15 is almost like four devices in one: It’s a smart display, TV, widget-driven bulletin board and Alexa assistant. This is why it’s one of our recommended gifts for tech folk. The 15-inch screen can be wall-mounted in portrait or landscape and can be operated with the remote, via touchscreen or with your voice. Right now, it’s down to $185, which is a 34 percent discount and the lowest price we’ve seen on the device yet.
Google Nest Hub
If you’re partial to the Google Assistant, Google’s Nest Hub is also on sale for $50 at Target and Walmart. That’s $10 higher than its all-time low but still $50 off Google’s list price. The Nest Hub is the top overall pick in our smart display buying guide, and we gave it a review score of 89 back in 2021. It has a 7-inch screen, so it’s a bit bigger than the Echo Show 5 but should still be compact enough to fit neatly in a bedroom or small office. While it lacks a built-in camera, that may be a selling point for those who especially sensitive to their privacy (though no smart display is truly privacy-conscious). If you want a larger model with a webcam and stronger speakers, the 10-inch Nest Hub Max is also on sale for $129.
Vitamix Explorian blender
The Vitamix E310 is on sale for $289 at Amazon, Target and directly from Vitamix, and while that’s not an all-time low, it’s still a $60 discount on a particularly powerful blender. It’s our favorite blender from our guide to kitchen tech because it goes beyond smoothie duty to create salsas, sauces, dips and even soups (which the blender can heat to steaming in the container due to shear friction). Anyone coming from a standard blender will be impressed with the way it renders even the hardest, chunkiest ingredients silky smooth.
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
Breville’s Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is 29 percent off and down to $320 for Cyber Monday. That’s the best price we’ve seen since the start of this year on one of our favorite air fryers. This Breville machine is much more than an air fryer, though — it has 13 cooking functions and a capacity that can handle a full turkey, so it’s more like a mini convection oven that sits on your countertop. It’s best for people who love to cook and have big families, or those who maybe don’t have a traditional oven and want a versatile (and relatively small) appliance for their kitchen.
Ooni Cyber Monday deals
Ooni Cyber Monday deals include some of the lowest prices we’ve seen on the company’s pizza ovens and accessories. The 12-inch Fyra is on sale for $244 right now, which is more than $100 off its normal price. It earned a spot on our best pizza oven list thanks to its compact profile and the fact that it runs on wood pellets instead of chunks, making it easier to refill and you’ll spend less time tending to its fire overall. Ooni’s handy pizza steel is also on sale for $70 in this sale.
Solo Stove Cyber Monday deal
Solo Stove’s Cyber Monday deals have knocked up to $245 off fire pit bundles, up to $100 off fire pits by themselves and even more. A standout is the Ranger Backyard Bundle 2, which is $145 off and down to $320. It includes the company’s most compact fire pit along with its accompanying shield, stand, lid and shelter. Everything you’d need for an easy setup right out of the box is included in this bundle, and the 2.0-version of the Ranger includes a removable base plate and ash pan, both of which make the fire pit much easier to clean.
Best Cyber Monday Xbox deals
Xbox Series X
Both Xbox consoles are still genuinely discounted for Cyber Monday as well. The Xbox Series X, for one, is available for an all-time low of $400 at Amazon with an on-page coupon. This price is also available at BJ’s, though shipping appears to be unavailable there as of this writing. At Best Buy, you can get the console for $450 alongside a $50 Best Buy gift card, while My Best Buy Plus or Total members can take an additional $50 off on top of that. Walmart has the machine for $439, and Target has it for $450.
Beyond that, the Series X is on sale for $440 at Walmart and Microsoft as part of a bundle that also includes the (divisive) action-RPG Diablo IV. That’s a rare $60 drop for the console itself, while the game goes for $70 (though it’s currently on sale for $42). Other stores like GameStop, Best Buy, Newegg, Target and Amazon have the bundle for $450, though stock has only been intermittently available at some of those retailers.
WD Black C50 Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X/S
Unlike the PS5 or Switch, the Xbox Series X/S requires you to use a proprietary expansion card if you want to add storage space for current-gen games. If your Xbox is running out of room, WD’s Black C50 is one of those cards, and its 1TB model is now on sale for an all-time low of $125 at Amazon, WD, Walmart and Best Buy. That’s much more expensive than a typical SSD with the same capacity, but it’s at least $25 off WD’s usual price. If you need more storage, the 2TB version of Seagate’s Storage Expansion Card is $50 off at $230, which again matches the lowest price we’ve tracked. Both cards perform just about identically.
Xbox Wireless Controller
If you need a spare gamepad for your Xbox, official Xbox Series X/S Wireless Controllers are as low as $40 at Microsoft. As with the DualSense deal above, this discount applies to various colors. Typically, we see the gamepad retail between $50 and $60 depending on the colorway. The Series X/S controller doesn’t have the DualSense’s advanced haptics and requires AA batteries for power by default — we recommend grabbing a rechargeable set — but some will always find its shape and asymmetrical joysticks more comfortable. It’s also simpler to set up and use on PC.
Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series X bundled with Diablo IV is down to $439 from Walmart. The console itself has a list price of $500 and the game is typically listed between $40 and $70, so this is like getting a $60 discount on the console plus a free copy of the huge action-RPG. If you’re a frequent Target shopper, note that the retailer is selling this same bundle with a $75 store gift card for $450.
Best Cyber Monday subscription deals
Peacock Cyber Monday deal
Peacock has discounted its monthly and annual subscription plans for Cyber Monday. You can access the services starting at $2 per month for the first year, instead of the usual $6 monthly price, with the code BIGDEAL. If you’d rather pay upfront for one year of access, you’ll spend only $20 with the code YEARLONG. The sale runs from November 22-27, and the offer excludes current Peacock Premium and Premium Plus subscribers. In addition to classic movies and new reality TV shows, Peacock has a smattering of live sports offerings that include Sunday Night Football, Big Ten Football and Premier League.
Audible Cyber Monday sale
A Cyber Monday deal on Amazon’s audiobook subscription service brings a Premium Plus membership down to just $6 per month for the first four months — that’s more than half off the typical $15-per-month cost of access. Plus, new subscribers can get a $20 Audible credit when they get this deal, and that can be used towards audiobook purchases in the future. Audible’s Premium Plus subscription comes with one credit every month to purchase a new or best-selling title. It’s a great digital gift to get friends or family if you’re not going to see them in person this holiday season.
Hulu Cyber Monday deal
Hulu’s Cyber Monday deal is a great one for anyone who has not subscribed to the ad-supported tier yet. You’ll get one year of the service for only $12, which comes out to just $1 per month. That’s 85 percent off the standard monthly price and a great deal if you’ve been wanting to see what all the hype is about for shows like The Bear and Only Murders in the Building. The deal is available to new subscribers, and returning subscribers who have not been paying for Hulu for at least one month.
Max Cyber Monday deal
Max, formerly known as HBO Max, is one of our favorite streaming services with must-watch fare like The Last of Us and Succession. For Cyber Monday, you can get six months of the ad-supported tier for 70 percent off. The Max with Ads plan drops the the price from $10 per month (or $100 per year) to $3 per month. At the end of the six-month promotion, you can either cancel or revert to paying full price. Both new and returning customers can access the deal, which is live now and runs through November 27 (aka Cyber Monday).
ProtonVPN Cyber Monday deal
Our favorite VPN service, ProtonVPN, is having a rare sale for Cyber Monday that brings a monthly subscription down to only $4 for a total of 30 months. That means you’ll pay $120 for two and a half years of access, which is a pretty good deal. ProtonVPN passed our tests with high marks, but what made it stand out among other VPN security services was its independently audited no-logs policy, and the fact that the company has proven they don’t comply with law enforcement requests to reveal data. If you want to jump in head-first with Proton services, the company has discounted Proton Unlimited, which includes access to VPN, Mail, Calendar, Drive and Pass, to just under $9 per month for the first year.
Best Cyber Monday Anker deals
Anker accessories sale
A slew of Anker chargers, cables, power adapters and other accessories are on sale for Cyber Monday at Amazon, with discounts ranging up to 37 percent. The deals extend to our favorite premium power bank, Anker’s Prime 20,000 mAH battery with charging base, which is $130 for the set and its lowest price ever.
Anker Prime 100W USB-C Fast Charger
Anker’s Prime 100W fast charger is great for when you need to charge multiple devices at once. It has two USB-C ports and a USB-A port, with a maximum output of 100W when using two ports at once. That means your devices will charge up pretty quickly. It’s compatible with most popular smartphones, including the flagships from Apple, Samsung and Google, and is strong enough to charge your iPad and MacBook.
Anker 333 USB-C Cable 3-Pack
You can never have too many cables, especially since they always seem to go missing. Anker is running a deal on a three-pack of 100W USB-C cables, meaning they support fast charging. The pack comes with three sizes — 3.3-foot, 6-foot, and 10-foot — and they should work with most popular smartphones, laptops and tablets. They’re wrapped in braided nylon, so they should be pretty durable, too.
Anker Nano Power Bank, 5,000mAh
Anker’s Nano Power Bank is both adorable and convenient. The 5,000mAh portable charger has a built-in USB-C connector that folds away when you’re not using it, so it’s easy to toss in a bag. It maxes out at 22.5W, so while it may not be the fastest charging option out there, it’ll still juice your devices up pretty quickly. Anker says it will get an iPhone 15 to 43 percent charge in 30 minutes. It comes in five colors, but the Cyber Monday deal is for the Shell White version.
Best Cyber Monday phone deals
Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphones
The entire Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphone lineup is on sale for Cyber Monday: you can grab the S23+ for $800 or the S23 for $700. These are some of the best Android phones you can get right now. It has a big, bold 6.6-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a total of three cameras. It also has an impressive battery life thanks to its 4,700 mAh cell.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
The Galaxy Z Flip 5 is down to $800 at Best Buy, and the retailer is throwing in a $100 digital gift card with the purchase as well as a free one-month membership to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The Flip 5 is one of the best foldable phones you can get thanks to its speedy performance, slim design, handy 3.4-inch exterior display and updated software that makes using that exterior display even easier that before (and more fun).
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google’s latest flagship smartphones are up to $200 off for Cyber Monday, including the Pixel 8 Pro, which you can snag for $799. The standard Pixel 8 is as low as $549 depending on the storage capacity you choose as well. These are the best Android phones available right now thanks to some substantial upgrades Google brought to each handset this time around. They both have upgraded Tensor G3 processors, vivid OLED displays with 120Hz refresh rates, excellent cameras and solid battery lives.
Fitbit Charge 6
Fitbit’s newest fitness tracker, the Charge 6, is $60 off right now and down to a record low of $100. It’s the follow-up to one of our favorite fitness trackers, the Fitbit Charge 5, and it brings back the physical side button that previous generations had and integrates even more with Google services. It has an AMOLED touchscreen that displays all of your activity stats and smart notifications, a built-in GPS for mapping outdoor workouts, a week-long battery life and the ability to display turn-by-turn directions on its screen from Google Maps.
Best Cyber Monday earbuds and headphone deals
Sony WH-1000XM5
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is down to $328 at Amazon, B&H and others. Though this isn’t an all-time low, it’s about $70 off Sony’s list price and $20 lower than the headphones’ usual recurring sale price. The XM5 is the top recommendation in our guide to the best wireless headphones, as it offers a comfortable design, powerful ANC, crisp call quality and 30 or so hours of battery life. It also comes with a number of useful bonus features such as “Speak to Chat,” which automatically pauses your music when you start talking to somebody else. By default, its bass-heavy sound plays well with hip-hop and EDM, though you can easily customize the EQ curve through Sony’s app. We gave the XM5 a score of 95 in our review last year.
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony’s WF-1000XM5, meanwhile, is the top choice in our guide to the best wireless earbuds, and it’s now down to a new low of $248 at Amazon, B&H and other retailers. Several other retailers have it for $2 more. Normally, these noise-canceling earphones go for $300. Like the over-ear XM5, this in-ear model delivers excellent ANC (with strong passive isolation), loads of helpful features and a warm sound that’s fun out of the box but can be customized if needed. Battery life is decent at seven or eight hours per charge and, notably, the design is lighter, smaller and altogether more comfortable than past Sony earbuds. The WF-1000XM5 earned a score of 87 in our review this past July.
Google Pixel Buds Pro
The Google Pixel Buds Pro are on sale for $115 at Wellbots. That’s the best price we’ve ever seen on what we consider to be the best wireless earbuds for Android users. Google learned from its previous generations of earbuds and made the best model yet with the Pros; they have improved sound quality, a comfortable design with reliable touch controls and good noise cancellation and battery life.
Anker Soundcore Space A40
The Anker Soundcore Space A40 is down to $54 for Cyber Monday, matching the lowest price we’ve seen. This is the top pick in our guide to the best budget wireless earbuds: It’s comfortable, it supports wireless charging and multi-device pairing, it can last up to 10 hours a charge and its ANC is remarkably effective for a sub-$100 pair. Its bassy sound should please most by default, but it can also be customized through a clean companion app. The only big negatives are its middling call quality and lack of wear detection.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
The latest flagship noise-cancelling headphones from Bose, the QuietComfort Ultra is seeing a $50 discount at Amazon, Walmart and Bose direct, among others. These headphones debuted last month and retail for $429 at full price. One of our concerns in our review was that higher MSRP, so this deal takes some of the sting out of the purchase. We found this pair to offer exceptional ANC, a comfortable fit and sound quality that has more bass plus “increased clarity and enhanced warmth” compared to previous generations of the QC cans.
Best Cyber Monday vacuum deals
Dyson Cyber Monday deals
Dyson Cyber Monday deals include a $250 discount on the Dyson V15 Detect Absolute, bringing the cordless vacuum down to $500. It’s hard to tell if this is a record-low price, but considering the standard V15 Detect is going for between $650 and $750 across the internet, we consider this to be a good deal. In addition to its strong cleaning power, the V15 Detect has a laser-powered optic cleaner head that illuminates the floor before you as you’re cleaning so you can see dust and grime more clearly. It also has a piezo sensor, which sizes and counts dust particles as you clean and shows you that information on its LCD display.
iRobot Roomba 694
The Roomba 694 is on sale for $159 in this Cyber Monday deal. It’s our current favorite budget robot vacuum thanks to its strong suction power, easy to use mobile app and handy spot-clean function. It doesn’t come with a clean base, but it has Wi-Fi connectivity and voice control with Alexa.
Shark AI Ultra 2-in-1 robot vacuum
This Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is on sale for $298 for Cyber Monday, or half off its regular price. Shark makes some of our favorite robovacs, and this one has strong suction power, a self-cleaning brush roll and support for home mapping and voice control with Alexa and the Google Assistant. Shark’s machines also stand out because their self-emptying bases, like the one included here, are bagless, so you don’t have to constantly buy proprietary garbage bags to use with them.
Best Cyber Monday gaming deals
PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller
Amazon, Walmart, PlayStation Direct and several other retailers have discounted a bunch of PlayStation DualSense controllers for Cyber Monday, including many of the colorways that typically go for $75. You can pick up Cosmic Red, Starlight Blue, Nova Pink and other models for $50 each, which is just about a record-low price. These controllers work with the PS5 as well as PC, and they sport adaptive L2 and R2 triggers, haptic feedback and a built-in mic array.
PS5 + Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 bundle
If you or someone you love hasn’t gotten their hands on a PS5 yet, a Cyber Monday bundle pairs the $500 console with the new (and critically acclaimed) Spider-Man 2 game for no extra cost. The PS5 remains one of the best gaming consoles you can get right now, and we found the open-world game to be even better than its predecessor in our review. In it, you can swap between playing as Peter Parker and Miles Morales, and it includes expanded combat mechanics.
Corsair MP600 Pro LPX SSD
If you’re looking to upgrade a PlayStation 5’s storage, the Corsair MP600 Pro LPX is the top pick in our guide to the best PS5 SSDs, and it’s now down to $110 at Amazon and Best Buy for a 2TB model. That takes about $15 off the device’s average street price and ties its all-time low. The 4TB variant is also on sale for $260, which is another low and $20 less than the drive’s price over the last month. Either way, this PCIe 4.0 SSD checks all of the PS5’s requisite performance boxes and comes with a heatsink pre-installed to keep from overheating. It’s also backed by a five-year warranty.
Nintendo Switch OLED + Super Smash Bros. Ultimate bundle
The main Nintendo Switch deal for Cyber Monday bundles the $350 Nintendo Switch OLED with a digital copy of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and a three-month individual subscription to Nintendo Switch Online for no extra cost. This offer is available at Walmart, Target, GameStop, Best Buy and Nintendo’s own online store. Smash Bros. Ultimate was released way back in 2018, so it’s hard to call this an amazing deal, but the game remains one of the console’s best and still typically retails between $50 and $60 on its own. The Switch Online sub, meanwhile, goes for $8. If you’re late to the Switch bandwagon, you could do much worse for a free pack-in game — but keep in mind that Nintendo is expected to unveil its next console at some point in 2024.
PlayStation, Xbox and Switch video game sales
If you’re all set on the hardware front, a truckload of PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch games have dropped in price for Cyber Monday too. Both Sony and Microsoft have rolled out holiday sales on their respective digital storefronts, while a number of physical games are down to new lows at Amazon, Best Buy and others.
There are frankly too many deals for us to list them all here, but some highlights for PlayStation and Xbox owners include Assassin’s Creed Mirage for $40, God of War Ragnarök and the dramatic action-RPG Final Fantasy XV for $35 each, the rhythm action game Hi-Fi Rush for $22, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Horizon Forbidden West for $20 each and Halo: The Master Chief Collection for $10. Many of those make our lists of the best PS5 games and best Xbox games.
On the Switch side, the turn-based strategy game Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is on sale for $15, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Luigi’s Mansion 3 are each down to $40 and the excellent 2D platformer Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is down to a new low of $30. There are plenty more games on sale beyond those, and we expect to see more PC game deals over the course of the week.
Razer Basilisk V3
The Razer Basilisk V3 is the top overall recommendation in our guide to the best gaming mice, and it’s dropped to $40 for Cyber Monday at Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy. That’s an all-time low and $10 off the device’s usual street price. The Basilisk V3 isn’t the lightest mouse around at 100 grams, but its sturdy shape should be comfortable for users of each grip type and all but the smallest of hands. It has no major issues with latency or tracking accuracy, either, plus it comes with 11 customizable buttons, including a “sensitivity clutch” for moments where more precise aiming is required. Beyond that, its scroll wheel supports both left-right tilt and a faster free-spin mode — both helpful for navigating large documents — though it is on the noisy side.
Logitech G535
The Logitech G535 is another honorable mention in our gaming headsets guide, one that should specifically appeal to those who want a wireless option for less than $100. If that’s you, good news: It’s available for just under $80 at Amazon, B&H and Best Buy, which is about $25 off its usual street price. The G535’s noticeably light frame, relatively balanced sound and Bluetooth support all impress for the price; just note that it doesn’t work with Xbox, and that its mic sounds a bit thinner than the wired headsets highlighted above. Its battery life clocks in at 30 to 35 hours per charge, which is decent but not great.
Best Cyber Monday TV deals
Samsung The Frame QLED TV
The 55-inch Samsung The Frame smart TV is 35 percent off and down to a new record low of $978 at Amazon. Samsung itself has it for a couple bucks more. Other size options are also discounted. The Frame has been super popular thanks to its design, which mimics framed artwork when not in use. It has a matte, anti-reflective display and an included slim wall mount so you can get the true “artwork” effect when you hang it on the wall. As an actual TV, it supports 4K content and Quantum Dot technology, plus it runs on Samsung’s Tizen TV operating system.
Hisense U8K LED TV
The 55-inch Hisense U8K is available for $698, which is an all-time low and $50 less than its typical street price in recent months. Best Buy has it for $2 more. The 65-inch model is also at an all-time low of $897. Several reviews have praised the U8K as one of the year’s best values among midrange TVs, one that gets impressively bright and delivers strong contrast for an LED display. It comes with two HDMI 2.1 ports that play 4K video up to 144Hz, it supports all the major HDR formats and its Google TV platform is easier to use than most smart TV UIs. Its motion and color performance will still trail a good OLED TV, though, and reviews say it’ll wash out much more heavily when viewed from an angle. But if you want to stay under $1,000, it should be a good value.
Meta Quest 2 VR headset
The Meta Quest 2 VR headset is $50 off and down to $249 at several retailers. That matches the best price we’ve seen. At Target and Amazon, you can get the device with a $50 gift card or credit as well. Despite the launch of the impressive Quest 3, we still consider the Quest 2 to be one of the best VR headsets available right now — precisely because of its more affordable price. It’s still the best way to jump into VR without spending a ton of money, and the Quest 2 has the perks of being completely cordless and comfortable to wear for long sessions. The hardware includes fast-switching LCDs with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, and it comes with Meta’s sold motion controllers.
Roku Streaming Stick 4K
Our top recommendation in our streaming devices guide is the Roku Streaming Stick 4K, which is 40 percent off and down to $30 at Target and directly from Roku. That’s about $5 more than it was last Cyber Monday, but still a decent savings on a dongle that will turn any screen into a smart TV, complete with Roku’s intuitive interface and its simple universal search function. The Roku Express 4K is on sale for $25. It has a shorter Wi-Fi range, lacks support for Dolby Vision and has a different format (a small set-top box instead of a stick that hides behind your TV) but is otherwise pretty similar for $5 less.
Chromecast with Google TV
Google’s 4K Chromecast is down to a new low of $38 for Cyber Monday, while the standard HD model is only $20 for the shopping event. Key to both of these devices are the remotes that come with them that make navigating the revamped UI of Android TV much easier than in years past. The home screen will personalize recommendations for you based on your watch history, and its algorithm-based recommendations come in handy as well — plus, they’re pulling from services you’re already subscribed to, so you won’t be tempted by movies or shows that you don’t have access to. The 4K model is one of our favorite streaming devices thanks to all of those perks in addition to its support for Dolby Vision.
Fire TV Stick Lite
We found Amazon’s Fire TV Stick Lite to be the best budget streaming device you can buy — which goes double now that it has dropped to $16. The deal represents a 46 percent discount off the $30 list price (though it often sells for $20). It’s also just a dollar more than its all-time low. The Fire TV Stick Lite doesn’t stream content in 4K and can’t control a TV’s volume or on/off functions, but lets you use all the streaming platforms you subscribe to, presenting them in an interface that’s easy enough to navigate, but we do wish that it didn’t favor and promote Amazon content quite as much as it does.
Fire TV Stick 4K Max
The latest generation of the Fire TV Stick 4K Max was just announced in September during Amazon’s Devices and Services event and it’s now down to its lowest price yet, which is $40 and a 33 percent discount off the $60 list price. In addition to handling 4K video, it also supports Wi-Fi 6E and has a faster processor and bigger storage capacity compared to the previous generation. It’ll also support Amazon’s latest Fire TV feature, the Ambient Experience which displays art and shows widgets for weather, calendars, reminders and more when the TV is in standby. Amazon’s most affordable Fire TV Stick is also down to $16 for Cyber Monday, which is only $1 more than its record-low price.
Best Cyber Monday laptop deals
Apple MacBook Air M2
The 13.6-inch Apple MacBook Air is down to $929 at B&H for an entry-level configuration with 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD and Apple’s M2 chip. If you need more RAM and storage space, a model with 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD is $200 off at $1,299. The M2 MacBook Air is the top pick in our guide to the best laptops, and this 13-inch model earned a score of 96 in our review last year. It’s worth noting that a refresh with Apple’s new M3 chip is reportedly planned for the first half of 2024, and the SSD in the entry-level config is technically slower than the storage in higher-capacity models. But if you need a new notebook right away, the M2 Air still ticks all the requisite design and performance boxes for everyday use.
MacBook Air M1
The older 13-inch MacBook Air that was released in 2020 and uses Apple’s M1 chip is also on sale, with an entry-level config available for $750. We’ve seen this deal a handful of times over the last few months, but it matches the lowest price we’ve seen. It’s really worth stepping up to the M2 Air if you can: It’ll get you a more modern design, a faster chip, a sharper webcam and improved speakers. The 8GB of RAM and 256GB SSD in this config is only suitable for casual use, and this model will almost certainly be discontinued when we get the inevitable M3 refresh. But if you’re on a stricter budget and really want a MacBook, the M1 Air is still well-built, long-lasting and fast enough for the essentials. We currently highlight it in our guide to the best budget laptops.
Apple MacBook Pro (M3 Pro)
Apple only released its latest MacBook Pros last month, but the new notebooks are already discounted for Cyber Monday. The 14.2-inch MacBook Pro, for one, is down to $1,749 at B&H for a model with an M3 Pro chip, 18GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. That’s $250 off Apple’s list price. A 1TB model is $200 off at $2,199, while a variant with the more powerful M3 Max chip is $200 off at $2,999.
Meanwhile, a model of the 16.2-inch MacBook Pro with an M3 Pro chip, 18GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD is down to $2,299 at Amazon, B&H and Best Buy. That’s $200 off. A variant with 36GB of RAM is $2,649 (or $250 off), while another with an M3 Max chip and a 1TB SSD is $3,299 (or $200 off).
As the name suggests, the MacBook Pro is really meant for coders, multimedia editors and other professional types who’re willing to trade some portability for additional horsepower and a brighter and faster Liquid Retina XDR display. If you fall into that bracket, though, the new Pros are suitably fast, efficient and elegantly designed. We gave both MacBook Pros a score of 90 in our review earlier this month.
Microsoft Surface Pro 9
A configuration of Microsoft’s Surface Pro 9 with an Intel Core i5-1235U processor, 16GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD and Microsoft’s Surface Pro Keyboard is on sale for $1,000 at Best Buy. That’s $540 off Microsoft’s list price. If you don’t need the keyboard, a variant with a faster Core i7-1255U chip is down to a new low of $1,097 at Amazon, Microsoft, B&H and other retailers. That’s roughly $200 off the config’s usual street price. Another Core i7 model with 512GB of storage is on sale for $300 more.
In any event, the Surface Pro 9 tops our guide to the best 2-in-1 tablets. While its 12th-gen chip is about to be two generations old, this is still the device to get if you want the functionality of a laptop in the slim, touch-enabled design of a tablet. We’re past the point of the year when Microsoft would normally announce a refresh, but the current model should still be useful if you’re coming from an older Surface Pro that’s in desperate need of an upgrade.
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus
Lenovo’s IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is on sale for $379 at Best Buy, which is $120 off its list price. This is the most recent version of the top pick in our Chromebook buying guide: Its 14-inch, 1,920 x 1,200 IPS touchscreen is good for the money, it’s plenty fast for the kind of web browsing and light work you’d do with Chrome OS and both its keyboard and trackpad are comfortable. This model comes with a Core i3-1315U processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of eMMC storage, one USB-A port, two USB-C 3.2 ports and a microSD card slot. It also has a decent 1080p webcam. The chassis isn’t especially light at 3.6 pounds, and we found the battery to last roughly seven hours in testing, which is just OK. But for less than $400, this is a strong value for those who just want an affordable notebook for the basics.
Alienware m18
The 18-inch Alienware m18 is down to $2,390 at Amazon for a model with a Ryzen 9 7845HX processor, 32GB of RAM, a 1TB SSD and a 480Hz display with a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution. Nobody would call this affordable, but it’s still 20 percent off Dell’s list price and the lowest price we’ve seen outside of special offers. The m18 is another pick from our gaming laptops guide: It’s too huge to be truly portable and weighs nearly nine pounds, but the giant screen is nice for taking in games, it’s sturdily built and it can consistently run demanding titles at high frame rates. It’s also upgradeable, plus it has a wide array of ports. You’ll want to keep it near a charger, though, and it’s far from the quietest notebook we’ve used.
Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet
Amazon calls the Fire Max 11 their best tablet yet and in our hands-on we were impressed by how much Amazon is offering for the money. It has an 11-inch LCD display, an aluminum frame, an octa-core processor and 4GB of RAM. Like all Fire tablets, you’re limited to the apps within the Fire Tablet App store, so it’s not going to become a laptop-replacing workhorse. But now that it’s on sale for $150, matching its all-time low, it’s a good buy for a casual use tablet.
Samsung T9 SSD
The latest Samsung T9 portable SSD is on sale for $110 right now for a 1TB drive, which is the best price it’s been since it came out last month. You can snag this Cyber Monday deal from Amazon or Samsung directly. The T9 is the newest iteration of Samsung’s popular portable drive that we’ve long been fans of, and it supports read and write speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s. It also has dynamic thermal guard to prevent overheating, plus it comes with a USB-C to C and USB-C to A cords so you can use it with a variety of devices.
Samsung microSD card sale
If you need a new microSD card for your Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck or GoPro, a trio of Samsung microSD cards we recommend are also down their lowest prices to date. The 128GB version of the Samsung Pro Plus is down to $11 at Amazon, B&H and others, while the 256GB and 512GB models are down to $18 and $32, respectively. Beyond that, the 256GB Samsung Evo Select is on sale for a new low of $15 and the 256GB Samsung Pro Ultimate is available for $25.
The Pro Plus is the top overall pick in our microSD card buying guide, as it consistently ranked among the fastest cards we tested despite its relatively affordable price tag. The Pro Ultimate offers faster read speeds, so it could be worth the step up if you often move files between your card and a computer. The Evo Select is our “best value” pick: It’s slower than the other two, but it’s cheaper, and its losses won’t be hugely noticeable in devices that can’t take advantage of the extra performance such as the Switch. Each card comes with a 10-year warranty.
Additional Cyber Monday deals
Tile Mate
The Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker is one of our recommended affordable gifts and now it’s more affordable at just $16.50 instead of $25 at Amazon after you clip the on-page $2 coupon. It will keep tabs on your keys or anything else it’s attached to, allowing you to ping and track items with your phone. It’s supported by the Tile 360 Life app, which is far smaller than Apple’s Find My network, but in our tests, it still managed to find our “lost” item in around ten minutes of being marked as lost.
Amazon Kindle
Amazon’s standard Kindle has dropped to $80 for Cyber Monday, which is $20 off its normal price and close to a record low. It’s only been cheaper this year during July Prime Day, when it dropped to $65. Even at its normal price, it’s the best budget ereader available right now, so this Cyber Monday deal makes it even more compelling. It has a 300ppi display with an adjustable front light, 16GB of storage for holding thousands of titles and a USB-C charging port. But as with most ereaders, you likely won’t have to charge this one often as it as a weeks-long battery life.
Kindle Kids
The Kindle Kids edition is the same as the standard Kindle in terms of hardware, but you also get a case, a longer warranty, and a free year of Amazon Kids+, which will auto-renew at $5 per month so set a reminder if you don’t want to keep paying. The subscription lets kids read a few thousand kid-appropriate titles and listen to hundreds of audiobooks. A parent dashboard lets you set time limits, add books and track your kid’s reading progress. It’s listed at $120, but now it’s $100 instead.
Amazon Kindle Scribe
A number of Amazon’s Kindles are on sale for Cyber Monday, including a new all-time low on the read/write Kindle Scribe. The model with 16GB of storage and the “Basic Pen” stylus is down to $240. That’s $100 off its $340 list price and its lowest price we’ve seen. We reviewed it when it came out last year and named it the best ereader/E Ink tablet combo in our guide. The Scribe lets you draw, make to-do lists, create sticky notes and scribble in the margins of a limited selection of Kindle titles (mostly puzzle and journaling books).
GoPro Hero 12 Black bundle
You can pick up the GoPro Hero 12 Black action cam with a bunch of accessories for only $350, which is $100 off the regular price of the bundle. The included accessories are a carrying case, a strap, an extra battery, a mount and other add-ons, so you’re getting most of the things you’d need to really use this action cam to the fullest. The Hero 12 Black is GoPro’s latest and greatest in this space, and it has an improved battery life when compared to its predecessor, and it now supports Bluetooth audio streaming.
DJI Osmo Action 3 Creator Combo
As part of a larger sale on DJI cameras and accessories, the DJI Osmo Action 3 is seeing a discount as part of a bundle that includes two batteries, a 32GB microSD card and a case. Separately and not on sale, the set would run you $379, but is now down to $319. This isn’t the newest version of DJI’s GoPro Alternative camera, that one, the Osmo Action 4 isn’t on sale. The newer version has a larger sensor and improved dynamic range, but at a higher price. But if you don’t plan on shooting a lot of low-light footage, you may be happy with the performance of the Action 3. We put it through its paces in our review and liked the excellent video quality, and found it to be on par with GoPro’s Hero 10. The the magnetic clip mount and long-lasting, fast-charging battery are also reasons to buy.
Your Cyber Monday Shopping Guide: See all of Yahoo’s Cyber Monday coverage, here. Follow Engadget for Cyber Monday tech deals. Learn about Cyber Monday trends on In The Know. Hear from Autoblog’s experts on the best Cyber Monday deals for your car, garage, and home, and find Cyber Monday sales to shop on AOL, handpicked just for you.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/all-of-the-best-cyber-monday-deals-for-2023-shop-sales-from-apple-sonos-google-anker-and-more-210516899.html?src=rss
Source: Engadget – All of the best Cyber Monday deals for 2023: Shop sales from Apple, Sonos, Google, Anker and more
These Are Amazon’s Best Cyber Monday Deals on Board Games
Cyber Monday is the best time of the year to buy a board game or two. Not only are they on sale, they’ll arrive just in time to take advantage of the hours of lazing around the holidays bring. So this year, give the gift of board games and be a hero to your family and friends.
Amazon has a ton of interesting board games on sale for Cyber Monday this year: everything from classics like Catan to future-classics like Mysterium, so no matter what kind of player you are, there’s a board game for you, and it’s probably cheap as hell. Check out the best board games on Amazon for Cyber Monday below.
Ticket to Ride
This game about building railways across America is best-of-all-time tier for family game night. It’s simple enough for little ones to grasp, but interesting enough to engage adults. A game can be finished in about 45 minutes, give or take, so even the short-attention-spanned will dig it. It’s $27.47 too, half off the regular price.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
I’m a huge fan of deduction-based party games, and Werewolf is a classic. It’s a game for people who are good at social skills like deception and deduction instead of strategy. While you could play a basic game of Werewolf with just some paper and a pen, Ultimate Werewolf has added game elements and an app so that no one has to act as referee. It’s on sale for $19.96, a 20% saving.
Mysterium
If you want to make the holidays a little spooky, check out Mysterium. This cooperative ghost-hunting game casts one player as the spirit of a murder victim and the rest as psychics, with everyone working together to solve the mystery of Warwick Manor. If you remember the mystery-solving fun of Clue fondly, Mysterium seriously blows it out of the water.
Herstory: The Board Game of Remarkable Women
If you take a look at Herstory and think “Oh, great, an educational game,” then stop limiting yourself: Herstory is that rare game that will teach you something and is also very fun. It combines strategy, engine-building, and set collection in delightful ways, and you’ll learn something about historically important women, too. It’s $19.18, too, less than half the normal price.
Catan
Catan is one of those “you will always go back to it” board games—it’s among the best resource-gathering strategy games ever made. Catan can be learned in minutes, but it’s deep enough that you could play it for years and still not master it, and It’s half off at $27.47. If you’re already a fan of the base game, check out an expansion or two. They’re on sale too.
Pandemic
Is it too soon to play a game about a global pandemic? Whatever; do it anyway. Pandemic is a cooperative game in which players work together to save humanity from a rapidly spreading disease. If you like pitching-in to solve problems, Pandemic is a great game, and a steal at $28.49 (down from 39.99.)
Wavelength
Wavelength bills itself as “The Party Game Show in a Box,” and I don’t disagree. This is an hilarious social game where players try to read each others’ minds and figure out unexpected connections to arrive at the answers to puzzles. It’s hard to explain, but trust me: it’s among the best party games ever.
Avalon Hill Axis & Allies 1942
Some families and friend groups are about socializing and carrying-on, but if your peeps are about quietly thinking through complex strategies, you can’t go wrong with Axis & Allies, the classic war game that re-enacts World War II. It’s complicated—the rule book is like a novel! There are a million pieces! It takes hours to play! (That’s all fun to some people). It’s $56.45, down from $72.99.
Diplomacy
If you’re like, “Axis and Allies is for dirty casuals;” give Diplomacy a try. It’s ridiculously complicated, and it’s interminable—a typical game takes more than four hours to complete. Set in the geopolitical nightmare of pre World War I Europe, Diplomacy’s focus on betrayal and skulduggery ensures that at least one friendship will end each time you play it. All that for only $29.49.
Cat in The Box Deluxe Edition
This card game’s twist is that cards don’t have suits until you play them, so it’s like Schrödinger card game! A cool twist on classic card dynamics with really attractive and cool looking designs, Cat in the Box is only $16.99. That’s 43% off the regular price.
Codenames: Duet
If you’re in a family of two, and you don’t like competition, this clue-giving game is perfect. Codenames Duet takes the four-player co-op fun of Codenames and retools it for a couple. It’s the kind of game that rewards creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
Source: LifeHacker – These Are Amazon’s Best Cyber Monday Deals on Board Games
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: November 26th, 2023
The 164th installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on November 26th, 2023, keeping you guys up to date with the most important things happening in the Linux world.
Source: LXer – 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: November 26th, 2023
The Best Cyber Monday Sales on Pro Laptops Under $1,000
A light and powerful laptop goes a long way. While it might not feel like it from the offset, buying a higher-end pro Windows laptop can speed up your workflow and make everyday tasks a little easier. It’s less weight to lug around, longer to go between charges, and overall just a faster way to get through your work. But Windows machines usually lack solid middle-of-the-road laptop options: There are great budget laptops, and then there are great expensive laptops. But right now, for Cyber Monday, you can snag a pro-level Windows laptop for less than $1,000.
The best pro Windows laptops for Cyber Monday
By spending less than $1,000, you’ll get a high resolution 2K touchscreen displays, fast SSD storage, and 16GB of RAM as standard. Plus, you can get fast Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processors that will give you performance to rival that of a desktop machine.
-
LG Gram 16 (Intel 13th Gen Core i7 Evo Platform, Windows 11 Home, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD): $999 on Amazon (down from $1,499)
-
LG Gram 14 (2-in-1 lightweight laptop, Intel 13th Gen Core i5 Evo Platform, Windows 11 Home, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD): $799.99 on Amazon (down from $1,299.99)
-
Lenovo X1 Nano 13 (13.0″ touchscreen 2K notebook, Intel Core i5-1130G7, 8GB of RAM, 512GB SSD in black): $614 on Newegg (from $2,888)
-
MSI Summit E13FlipEvo (13.4″ touchscreen laptop, Intel i7-1280P (1.80GHz) 16GB of RAM, 1TB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics): $799 on Newegg (down from $1,199).
-
Acer Swift Go (14″ 1920×1200 100% sRGB Touch Screen Display, Intel Core i7-1355,U Intel Iris Xe, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB Gen 4 SSD): $649.99 on Amazon (down from $899.99)
-
Dell Inspiron 16 5635 (AMD Ryzen 7-7730U, QHD 16-inch, 16GB LPDDR4x RAM, 1TB SSD, AMD Radeon Graphics): $699.99 on Amazon (down from $999.99)
-
Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 2023 (12.4″ touchscreen, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD SSD): $599.99 on Amazon (down from $799.99)
-
HP – Envy 2-in-1 15.6″ (Full HD touch screen, AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD): $649.99 on Best Buy (down from $1,049.99)
-
Galaxy Book3 360 (2-in-1 15.6″ FHD AMOLED touch screen, Intel 13th Gen Evo Core i7-1360P, 16GB of Memory, 1TB SSD): $999.99 on Best Buy (down from $1,549.99)
-
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 (13.5” touch screen, Intel Evo Platform Core i5 with 8GB of Memory, 512GB SSD): $899.99 on Best Buy (down from $1,299.99)
If you’re looking for something on a smaller budget, you can also check out these Cyber Monday deals on Windows laptops for under $500.
Source: LifeHacker – The Best Cyber Monday Sales on Pro Laptops Under ,000
Taika Waititi Jokes About Why He Went From Indies to Marvel

At this point, you have to know Taika Waiti is gonna Taika Waititi—especially since it’s been long known he isn’t coming back for a potential Thor 5. But the director’s self-deprecating appearance on the SmartLess Podcast, hosted by comedic actors Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, and Jason Bateman, has left some Marvel fans…
Source: Gizmodo – Taika Waititi Jokes About Why He Went From Indies to Marvel
New Disney Movie Wish Could Have Big Ramifications For Kingdom Hearts

Wish, the 62nd film released by Walt Disney Animation Studios, is a bad movie. The film is meant to celebrate the studio’s 100th anniversary, but instead, its incoherent story and reliance on millennial cliches for cheap jokes come off like it was fed into an AI generator and spat out onto the big screen. And the…
Source: Kotaku – New Disney Movie Wish Could Have Big Ramifications For Kingdom Hearts
Make This Buffalo Turkey Pizza With Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
Congratulations, we made it to the other side of Thanksgiving. For many people, the whole point of Turkey day is gazing into a fridge full of leftovers, so reward yourself with as many turkey-centric dishes as you possibly can. Soon I’ll be switching over to a diet of cookies and sprinkles, but until then it’s turkey in everything. My favorite way to use up leftover turkey is to make buffalo turkey pizza, and I think you’ll like it, too.
It’s been a few days, but you’ve likely still got leftover turkey in your fridge. If you’ve had your fill of turkey soup, this might be the easiest way to re-excite your tastebuds. It’s the ultimate in low-effort, and you can use any amount of turkey you want. If you just have a few ounces left, that’s perfect. If you have an entire breast and two thighs left, that’s perfect, too. It’s a pizza topping, and it’s impossible to screw up.
How to make a buffalo turkey pizza
Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann
You have the turkey, so all you need is a pizza and buffalo sauce. I picked up a DiGiorno cheese pizza—if there’s a better frozen pizza out there, I haven’t found it—and a bottle of Buffalo Wild Wings medium buffalo sauce. Frozen pizzas work well here because they’re already partially cooked, so the crust can support a heap of toppings, like eight ounces of sauce-coated turkey. There are likely a slew of bottled buffalo sauce options in your grocery store next to the hot sauces, but if you’re unsure, try the Buffalo Wild Wings sauce. I appreciate the thick consistency, and along with the manageable heat, they sneak in a hint of celery flavor. It’s a nice touch.
Preheat the oven according to the package’s directions and unbox your pizza. Chop or shred your leftover turkey meat. It doesn’t have to be warm since it’s going in the oven. Add the turkey pieces to a bowl and add enough buffalo sauce to coat the turkey well. I would recommend slightly over-saucing as opposed to leaving unsauced spots on the meat. I had about a cup of chopped turkey and I added about a quarter cup of sauce. This will vary depending on the type of sauce you have and how much turkey you start with.
Credit: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann
Spoon the buffalo turkey over the top of the frozen pizza, breaking up clusters, and spreading it out evenly. You can add extra cheese if you’d like, slices of red onion, or drizzle extra sauce across the top, like I did. Bake the pizza according to the package directions, or until you’re happy with it. Drizzle on more sauce, add chopped chives or scallions, and enjoy.
If frozen pizza’s not your thing, you can use this buffalo turkey trick on a delivery pizza, or even make your own pizza. Heck, you might prefer to make buffalo sauce from scratch—I love an ambitious home chef. Whichever choice you make, that leftover turkey will find a good home.
Source: LifeHacker – Make This Buffalo Turkey Pizza With Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
Stability AI releases Stable Video Diffusion, which turns pictures into short videos
Enlarge / Still examples of images animated using Stable Video Diffusion by Stability AI. (credit: Stability AI)
On Tuesday, Stability AI released Stable Video Diffusion, a new free AI research tool that can turn any still image into a short video—with mixed results. It’s an open-weights preview of two AI models that use a technique called image-to-video, and it can run locally on a machine with an Nvidia GPU.
Last year, Stability AI made waves with the release of Stable Diffusion, an “open weights” image synthesis model that kick started a wave of open image synthesis and inspired a large community of hobbyists that have built off the technology with their own custom fine-tunings. Now Stability wants to do the same with AI video synthesis, although the tech is still in its infancy.
Right now, Stable Video Diffusion consists of two models: one that can produce image-to-video synthesis at 14 frames of length (called “SVD”), and another that generates 25 frames (called “SVD-XT”). They can operate at varying speeds from 3 to 30 frames per second, and they output short (typically 2-4 second-long) MP4 video clips at 576×1024 resolution.
Read 5 remaining paragraphs | Comments
Source: Ars Technica – Stability AI releases Stable Video Diffusion, which turns pictures into short videos
Marc Thorpe, Father of Robot Wars, Passes Away

Marc Thorpe, the original creator of the famed remote-controlled bot battling competition Robot Wars and godfather of today’s bot deathmatch scene, died this past Friday, Nov. 24, at the age of 77 due to complications from his long fight against Parkinson’s disease. His death was officially confirmed by his daughter…
Source: Gizmodo – Marc Thorpe, Father of Robot Wars, Passes Away
These Are the Best Cyber Monday Deals on Stand Mixers
The right appliance can modernize your kitchen and streamline your recipes this baking season—and a stand mixer is just the thing. From mashing potatoes, or whipping cream, to bread-kneading and cookie-mixing, the stand mixer is a multi-purpose tool that can speed up recipes and save your shoulder muscles. Normally this handy investment can take a toll on your wallet, but not today. Grab these Cyber Monday deals while you can.
Amazon
These trusted brands are offering discounts on Cyber Monday: Take a look at the Bosch mixer for a completely different design than you might expect. The KitchenAid mini stand mixer is perfect for small jobs, but don’t sleep on the Cuisinart or Instant model—it could be just what you need.
-
Cuisinart 12-speed Stand Mixer, $159.99 (was 249.95)
-
Bosch Universal Plus Stand Mixer, $348.99 (was 479.99)
-
KitchenAid Artisan Mini 3.5-quart Tilt-head Stand Mixer, $239.99 (was 379.99)
-
Instant Stand Mixer Pro 7.4-quart, $239.99 (was $379.99)
Bed Bath & Beyond
If it’s time to upgrade from a hand mixer to a KitchenAid stand mixer, you’re in good hands here. Try the five-quart mixer if you normally work in small batches, or the seven-quart if you think you’ll need extra space.
-
KitchenAid Professional 7-quart Bowl Lift Stand Mixer, $499.44 (was $620.11)
-
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-quart Tilt-head Stand Mixer, $349.99 (was 501.99)
Wayfair
Wayfair has been a leader in affordably priced home goods for years, but they’re out-doing themselves with these deep discounts. Either of these kitchen workhorses from KitchenAid or Cuisinart will make your work in the kitchen easier for years to come.
-
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, $349.99 (was $449.99)
-
Cuisinart 12 Speed 5.5 Qt. Stand Mixer, $157.70 (was $460.00)
Source: LifeHacker – These Are the Best Cyber Monday Deals on Stand Mixers
These Are the Best Cyber Monday Deals on Sex Toys
Sex toys bring so much joy and innovation to our private lives, but the ones worth buying are rarely cheap. On Cyber Monday, you can get great deals on gifts for yourself that double as gifts for your partner (unless you don’t want to share, which is also perfectly fine). Here are some of the best deals out there right now.
Adam and Eve
When you head to Adam and Eve’s website right now, you’ll be greeted with a wheel you can spin for Black Friday deals ranging from 50% off two items to a free gift to “GET IT ALL,” which combines the 50% off two items deal with a free gift. You can also just enter the code SUPER50 at checkout, if spinning digital wheels isn’t your thing. Otherwise, to redeem, you’ll need to enter your birthday, email address, and phone number, plus spend over $17.
That should be easy, since you’ll want to buy so much. The brand’s rechargeable thrusting rabbit is $78.74 with coupon for Black Friday while the ever-popular Ravishing Rose Pleaser is $35.
Tracy’s Dog
Tracy’s Dog is running not only a few sales, but some major bundle deals for Cyber Monday, so you can pick up the OG Pro 2 clitoral sucking vibrator plus lube for $50.99 instead of $76.98. For $78.97, you can grab a bottle of lube, Shrooms butt plug sets, and a cock ring.
Lovehoney
The Cyber Monday deals at Lovehoney are wild, going up to 70% off on select items. The Magic Wand is 20% off at $119.99 and the We-Vibe Chorus App and Remote Controlled couple’s toy is $167.20. You can even get your holiday shopping taken care of with a 12-piece advent calendar for $119, down 53% from $254.99.
Source: LifeHacker – These Are the Best Cyber Monday Deals on Sex Toys
Charter To Reduce Mobile Video Streaming Resolution for Some Customers
Charter Communications confirmed to Light Reading it will lower the default video streaming resolution for its Unlimited Plus mobile customers to 480p from 720p starting in December. From a report: Charter’s default setting for customers on its other By The Gig and Unlimited mobile plans is already set at 480p. The company said its Unlimited Plus mobile customers can change their default streaming setting back from 480p to 720p using the company’s My Spectrum App for no extra charge. Further, the change will not affect customers who are connected to Wi-Fi. When customers are on Wi-Fi, the video streaming resolution among Charter’s Spectrum Mobile customers is determined by the format of the video content the customer is streaming and the capabilities and settings of their device, according to the company.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Source: Slashdot – Charter To Reduce Mobile Video Streaming Resolution for Some Customers
AMD Ryzen 8000G AM5 Desktop APU Lineup Specs And Release Details Break Cover

Today we’ve discovered a pretty big leak that, if accurate, reveals most of the pertinent details about AMD’s first Socket AM5 “APUs”, or desktop processors with powerful integrated graphics. We don’t have any way to verify the content of the leak so take this with however many grains of salt that you wish, but the information looks perfectly
Source: Hot Hardware – AMD Ryzen 8000G AM5 Desktop APU Lineup Specs And Release Details Break Cover
DOS_deck offers free, all-timer DOS games in a browser, with controller support
Enlarge / DOS_deck is an impressive technical feat, sure. But it’s also a very keen curation of some DOS shareware classics (pun somewhat intended). (credit: DOS_deck/Martin Kool)
Revisiting a classic game from the AUTOEXEC.BAT/CONFIG.SYS era of MS-DOS can be a fun distraction. But the more friction and configuration between you and a playable game, the more likely you are to fall off before you ever hit the menu screen. You spend enough time fine-tuning your modern systems; doing so within an arcane framework, for a single game, is not everybody’s idea of fun.
DOS_deck seems to get this, providing the most frictionless path to playing classic DOS shareware and abandonware, like Doom, Jazz Jackrabbit, Command & Conquer, and Syndicate, with reconfigured controller support and a simplified interface benevolently looted from the Steam Deck. You can play it in a browser, right now, the one you’re using to read this post.
In fact, I stopped between that last sentence and this one to play a couple levels of Doom in a Chrome browser. And now I’ve taken another punctuation break to play the first level of Syndicate, which moves much faster than I remember. The control schemes are clever, the interface is easy to get used to and move around, and there’s a host of little extras to appreciate, including constant game progress (game state) saving, and linking and setting certain games as favorites.
Read 4 remaining paragraphs | Comments
Source: Ars Technica – DOS_deck offers free, all-timer DOS games in a browser, with controller support