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Sony's much-anticipated A7 V is here with a faster 33MP sensor and 4K 120p video
2 hours ago
by Steve Dent
Cameras & Photography, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve Dent
Sony has launched its mid-range flagship mirrorless camera, the A7 V, with a strong emphasis on speed but a bit less on video than some may have hoped. The new model sports a 33MP partially stacked full-frame Exmor RS sensor and an all-new Bionz XR2 processor with built-in AI, powering what the company calls its fastest, most accurate subject-detect autofocus ever. At the same time, it can shoot 14-bit photos at up to 30 fps with 16 stops of dynamic range, the highest ever on a Sony (or nearly any other) camera.
On the video side, the A7 V now supports
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YouTube just introduced a yearly recap of your watched videos
2 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Media, Mobile Apps, Technology & Electronics, Social & Online Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
YouTube has introduced a yearly recap to the main app for the first time ever, bringing the focus to video. This recap highlights a user's favorite channels, topics and other fun little nuggets sourced from viewing habits throughout the year. It's available for perusal right now for both free and premium users.
Just look for the "You" tab at the bottom of the app to get started. Alternatively, web users can head to youtube.com/recap to access the same information. This recap can be shared across social media, just like all of the other ones from platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
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Amazon's 'God of War' adaptation gets a two-season order
3 hours ago
by Sarah Fielding
Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sarah Fielding
After a few years — and a few shakeups — it looks like Amazon's God of War series is finally full speed ahead. The video game adaptation is now in pre-production in Vancouver and has been bumped up to a two-season order, Deadline reports.
The latest update includes news that Frederick E.O. Toye will direct the first two episodes of God of War. Toye has led episodes of shows such as Fallout, The Boys and Westworld. In 2024, his work on Shogun won him the Emmy for outstanding directing for a drama series.
Amazon first announced God of War's TV adaptation in
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Cyber Monday deals on tech for 2025 that are still available: The best sales up to 75 percent off on streaming services, gaming, accessories and more
3 hours ago
by Valentina Palladino
Shopping, Technology & Electronics, Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
Cyber Monday has come and gone, but the deals are here to stay — at least, some of them are for now. It’s been a few years since Cyber Monday deals truly wrapped up at midnight, and this year we’re seeing a ton of great deals still available now that the official day has wrapped. Tech deals have been decent this year, with big discounts on headphones, earbuds, game consoles, laptops, kitchen gadgets and more. If you’re still hoping to save on some items for yourself or as gifts for the holidays, we’ve got you covered. Here are the best
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The 10 best white elephant gifts worth fighting over for 2025
3 hours ago
by Engadget
Shopping, Hobbies & Personal Activities, Personal Finance - Lifestyle, Personal Finance - Career & Education, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Engadget
If you have a white elephant gift exchange at work this year or with friends and family, there’s a good chance you’re scrambling right now to find a good gift — or decipher what even makes a good white elephant gift. The possible origins of the term “white elephant” provide one way of looking at it: According to legend, the King of Siam would give a white elephant to courtiers who had upset them. It was a far more devious punishment than simply having them executed. The recipient had no choice but to simply thank the king for such an
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Amazon Music's year-end recap arrives today
3 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Music, Media, Celebrities, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
One of the newer traditions of the holiday season is reading itemized lists of what we watched, played and listened to on our favorite streaming platforms throughout the year. Spotify Wrapped is perhaps the most famous of the bunch, but Amazon Music has its own year-end recap called Delivered and this year's edition is available right now.
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Amazon Music Delivered started last year and provides subscribers with a list of their favorite songs, artists and podcasts. It also shows off "the top request you've made with Alexa." I use Alexa primarily as an alarm, so that particular statistic won't be setting
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The Morning After: Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold phone is real
4 hours ago
by Mat Smith
Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Mat Smith
As promised, we’re back to normal. Don’t even think about buying Kindles or subscribing to a new streaming service until Black Friday 2026.
Instead, let’s talk about a new Samsung foldable with even more folds. The Galaxy Z TriFold is breaking cover and will launch in Korea and other select countries (read: not the US) on December 12.
Unlike the early trifold from Huawei, the smartphone has an inward-folding display meant to protect the wider main display, 10 inches wide. The cover screen is 6.5 inches when folded, while the entire TriFold is 12.9mm when collapsed and 3.9mm at its thinnest when
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The best Xbox games for 2025
6 hours ago
by Engadget
Video Games, Consumer Discretionary, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Engadget
Whether you’re into shooters, fighting games or immersive RPGs, there’s something for every Xbox owner out there. While Microsoft’s first-party output has been a bit slim lately, the company has been on a tear acquiring the likes of Bethesda and Activision Blizzard, as well as pumping up the amount of worthwhile titles in its Game Pass subscription service. The result is a plethora of games to choose from, which can be either a blessing or a curse for the indecisive gamer.
To make life a bit easier, we’ve highlighted some of the best titles available on the Xbox Series X and
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Cyber Monday streaming deals are still going: MasterClass subscriptions are 50 percent off the day after the sale
7 hours ago
by Georgie Peru
Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Georgie Peru
Cyber Monday has wrapped, but MasterClass is extending one of its best offers of the year. For a limited time, all annual plans are 50 percent off, giving new subscribers a cheaper way to explore the platform’s wide catalog of cooking, writing and music courses. It’s one of the few subscription deals still available post–Cyber Monday.
MasterClass has built a reputation as one of the best streaming platforms for learning new skills and creative hobbies. The service features courses led by industry leaders who share practical insights drawn from their own careers. Whether you want to cook with Gordon Ramsay, explore
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This Paramount+ Cyber Monday streaming deal is still live: Get either the Essential or Premium plan for only $3 per month for two months before the sale ends
7 hours ago
by Georgie Peru
Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Georgie Peru
Cyber Monday has ended, but some streaming discounts are still live, including a solid offer from Paramount+. New subscribers can get two months of service for $6 total, and the price applies to either the Essential or Premium plan. At $3 per month, the Premium tier gives you a larger discount, and the promotion is available through December 2.
Paramount+ continues to expand its catalog with a mix of current CBS shows, exclusive originals, classic TV and live sports. The service is available in two main tiers: Essential, which includes ads, and Premium, which removes most of them and adds a
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The best wireless chargers for 2025
8 hours ago
by Jon Fingas,Valentina Palladino
Telecommunication, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, Consumer Discretionary, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jon Fingas
Keeping your devices charged shouldn’t feel like a chore. Wireless chargers make it simple to top up your phone, earbuds or smartwatch by just setting them down, which is especially useful if you’re tired of frayed cables or worn-out ports. A good charger can live on your desk, nightstand or even in your travel bag and still keep everything powered with minimal effort.
Wireless charging has also improved a lot in recent years. Many newer models support faster speeds, magnetic alignment or multiple charging spots for people who use several devices at once. You’ll find stands that hold your phone upright
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Cyber Monday deals under $50: Apple AirTags, Legos, Ugreen chargers, Blink cameras and more
12 hours ago
by Amy Skorheim
Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Amy Skorheim
Now that Cyber Monday is here, it's a great time to get your hands on quality tech at a discount. And if you're searching for the really affordable stuff, you've come to the correct corner of the web. This list is all the best electronics deals that cost less than $50 from multiple retailers. Snap up accessories like chargers, hubs, cables and drives; go for small gadgets like smart speakers, portable speakers, smart plugs and Bluetooth trackers; or snag some streaming deals that'll last far beyond the sales event. It's all stuff Engadget has tested and recommend in our guides
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The Disney+ Hulu bundle drops to $5 per month for one year during Cyber Monday
12 hours ago
by Georgie Peru
Media, Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Georgie Peru
For Cyber Monday, Disney is offering the Disney+ and Hulu (with ads) bundle for just $5 a month for one year. That means you can pay $60, less than the price of taking your family to the movies, and get a year's worth of entertainment. The deal is available to both new and returning subscribers, and include access to all of the biggest hits in Disney's catalog, whether its Star Wars or Only Murders in the Building. But you only have a bit more time to take advantage of this offer — it runs through the end of the day
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Cyber Monday SSD deals include up to $270 off recommended internal and portable SSDs, microSD cards and more
13 hours ago
by Jeff Dunn
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jeff Dunn
Black Friday is done, but the sales still roll on, and Cyber Monday remains a decent chance to pick up any storage gear you’ve been eyeing. If you have a PC, PS5, gaming handheld or any other gadget that could use some extra space, we’re weeding out the junk and rounding up the best Cyber Monday SSD deals and other storage discounts you can still get right now. It's not the most plentiful time for SSD deals more generally, but we're still seeing a handful of discounts on well-reviewed internal drives, portable SSDs and microSD cards. We'll update this post
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HBO Max Cyber Monday deal: Get one year of access for only $3 per month
13 hours ago
by Georgie Peru
Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Georgie Peru
HBO Max has a limited-time, one-year subscription deal, offering a chance to stream HBO originals and Warner Bros. blockbusters at a lower cost. The platform has reduced pricing to $3 per month for one year, bringing the final cost down to $36 for the year. With many streaming services increasing their rates, this short-term offer lets you catch up on hit shows and new releases without committing to a full year. You can sign up via HBO Max's website or, if you're a Prime Video subscriber already, via that service as an add-on. The deal runs through the end of
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Cyber Monday subscription and streaming deals are here: Big discounts on Apple TV+, HBO Max, Disney+, Proton VPN and more
13 hours ago
by Sam Chapman
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sam Chapman
A lot of people think Cyber Monday subscriptions are just about streaming, but that's not true. Although there are some incredible discounts to be had on the likes of Apple TV+ (Severance and Ted Lasso), HBO Max (House of the Dragon and The Last of Us) and Disney+/Hulu (you know what they've got), there's more to the story. We've also found great deals on exciting learning platforms like MasterClass and Rosetta Stone, cord-cutting services like DirecTV and Fubo and useful privacy services like DeleteMe and Proton VPN. Read on to see which deals are still active.
BEST CYBER MONDAY STREAMING DEALS
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This Apple TV+ Cyber Monday streaming deal ends soon: Get six months of access for only $6 per month
13 hours ago
by Georgie Peru
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Georgie Peru
Apple TV+ is offering six months of access for only $36 for Cyber Monday. The deal is live now for new and eligible returning subscribers and runs through December 1, giving you a chance to stream shows like Silo, The Morning Show and For All Mankind for less. It’s a short-term offer, so you’ll want to grab it while it’s available before Cyber Monday ends. The biggest caveat to the deal is that you must subscribe directly through Apple and not through a third-party service.
Apple TV+ continues to have one of the strongest and most varied lineups in streaming. Its
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Cyber Monday TV deals include sets from Samsung, LG, Sony and more at all-time low prices
14 hours ago
by Jeff Dunn
Shopping, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jeff Dunn
Like Black Friday, Cyber Monday is traditionally one of the best times to buy a new TV. If you’re hoping to make a living room upgrade, we’ve scoured the web and picked out the best Cyber Monday TV deals we could find. The discounts include well-reviewed OLED TVs and budget sets alike from Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL and Hisense. For those happy with their current TV, there are also several deals on media streamers and streaming services we like.
BEST CYBER MONDAY TV DEALS: UNDER $500
Hisense U65QF (55-inch) for $398 at Amazon ($402 off MSRP): The U65QF is an entry-level LED
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Cyber Monday speaker deals for 2025 are live: Save up to 50 percent on Bluetooth speakers, smart speakers and soundbars
14 hours ago
by Sam Chapman
Speakers & Headphones, Audio Technology, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sam Chapman
If you've ever wanted to hear the drummer coughing on your favorite songs or the actors chewing in your favorite shows, Cyber Monday is the time to upgrade your audio. Some of the best speakers our audiophiles have ever tested are down to as low as we've seen them all year, or ever, in the case of some older models.
The deals on this list range across brands, with offerings from Ultimate Ears, Bose, Beats and more, plus Sonos and Amazon Echo smart speakers and soundbars from Sony and JBL. We've been curating it all month and this is the final
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Apple Cyber Monday deals are live: The biggest sales we've seen in 2025 on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches and AirTags
14 hours ago
by Amy Skorheim
Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Amy Skorheim
Cyber Monday has ushered in a slew of discounts on Apple gear — with some prices hitting the lowest we’ve seen yet. That makes this a good time to get your hands on a new iPad, Apple Watch or AirPods. Engadget has been reviewing Apple’s products for the past 20 years or so — this year alone saw us evaluate, among others, the latest-gen AirPods Pro, the new Apple Watches, the iPad Pro M5, the iPad Air M3 and all the new MacBooks. So we linked to our reviews to help with your decision-making. Just don’t deliberate too long; If
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The best Cyber Monday gaming deals for 2025: Save on the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 consoles, Xbox controllers, tons of games and more
15 hours ago
by Jeff Dunn
Shopping, Technology & Electronics, Game Consoles, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Jeff Dunn
If you’ve been looking to add more games to your backlog, grab a new console or pick up some accessories for your gaming PC, this year’s Cyber Monday sales have been a good opportunity to do so. To help you avoid wasting your cash, we’ve dug through reviews, checked price histories and sorted out the best Cyber Monday gaming deals we could find. So far we’ve seen a surprise $50 drop for the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 consoles for $100 off, all-time lows for tons of Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and PC games and notable price drops on various mice,
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Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch 2 deals are live: Big savings on Switch games and accessories, plus Switch 2 bundles
15 hours ago
by Valentina Palladino
Shopping, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
Nintendo gear is always sought after during the holiday shopping season, but this year likely more so than others. The Nintendo Switch 2 is the console launch of 2025 and it will undoubtedly be at the top of many wish lists for both kids and adults alike. If you were hoping to save a bit on the console on Cyber Monday, you may be disappointed. The Nintendo Cyber Monday sale was announced a few weeks ago, and unsurprisingly, there aren't a lot of true "deals" to be had. This is typical of Nintendo — legit Nintendo Cyber Monday deals are
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Cyber Monday streaming deals drop one year of Starz down to just $12
15 hours ago
by Sarah Fielding
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sarah Fielding
December is finally here, meaning the winter months are just about upon us. In the cold, there are few things better than staying in and watching your favorite shows. Thankfully, there are lots of Cyber Monday streaming deals available this year.
If you're not sure about Starz, you can test the waters by paying $3 monthly, down from $11. However, this 73 percent discount is only available for your first three months and then goes back up to full price. Basically, if you're at all interested, it's only an extra $3 for an extra nine months if you pay annually.
If Starz
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Samsung fully unveils its Galaxy Z TriFold phone, and it'll be available in Korea in a few days
15 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko
Samsung has unveiled its newest smartphone, and it's the highly-anticipated Galaxy Z TriFold. During an interview in July, a Samsung exec confirmed that the company was working on a three-panel phone that it aimed to release by the end of the year. The company said it expects the phone to be available for purchase in Korea on December 12, with markets including China, Taiwan, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. For US shoppers, the TriFold will be available in the first quarter of 2026, but no specific date has been revealed yet.
The phone has an inward-folding design intended to protect
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Anker Cyber Monday deals offer up to 50 percent off power banks, wireless chargers, power adapters and more
16 hours ago
by Amy Skorheim
Shopping, Technology & Electronics, Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Amy Skorheim
Cyber Monday is almost over — so if you didn't get a chance to get everything on your list during Black Friday (or were too tired from Thanksgiving to shop) now is likely your last chance to snag the better deals. If Anker gear is on your list, there’s good news: every deal we found last week is still going strong. We think Anker makes some of the most reliable charging gear out there, which is why it keeps winning out in our tests and ending up in our guides to MagSafe power banks, wireless charging stations, iPhone accessories and
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Cyber Monday Lego deals are here: Up to 50 percent off on Star Wars, Disney, Harry Potter and more toy sets
16 hours ago
by Sam Chapman,Valentina Palladino
Shopping, Hobbies & Personal Activities, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sam Chapman
If you've got any Lego lovers on your holiday gift list, you absolutely can't miss Cyber Monday — it's got some awesome sets at cheaper prices than we've ever seen them. Some sets are as much as 50% off, but they won't be for long. If you move fast, you can score Lego Cyber Monday deals that will make you a hero with the family, from tie-ins like Star Wars, Disney and Harry Potter to more freeform building adventures from Icons and Creator. We've spent the month combing through Amazon, Walmart and the Lego website for great deals, and posting
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Texas AG opens probe into Shein
16 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
Politics & Government, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into online fast fashion retailer Shein. The probe will examine whether the company violated state laws related to labor practices and product safety. According to a release, Paxton's office wants to know if Shein uses toxic or hazardous materials and whether it misleads consumers about product safety and ethical sourcing. The Texas investigation will also look into privacy concerns and data collection at Shein, which isn't the first time those topics have arisen for the business.
Shein also drew criticism last month after a French consumer protection watchdog discovered illegal weapons and
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Apple hires Google veteran as its new vice president of AI
16 hours ago
by Karissa Bell
Board & Management Changes, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Karissa Bell
Apple has tapped AI researcher Amar Subramanya, a longtime Google exec who was most recently corporate vice president of AI at Microsoft, as its new VP of AI. The company also announced that current AI exec, John Giannandrea, will retire in 2026.
Subramanya, who Apple describes as a "renowned AI researcher," spent 16 years at Google, where he was head of engineering for Gemini. He left Google earlier this year for Microsoft. In a press release, Apple said that Subramanya will report to Craig Federighi and will "be leading critical areas, including Apple Foundation Models, ML research, and AI Safety and
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Three months of Audible is only $3 in this Cyber Monday deal
17 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Social & Online Media, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Cyber Monday is a great time to take a look at what subscriptions you may be able to save on. From video streaming services to budgeting apps, many services will have some Black Friday promotion you may be able to take advantage of. One of the best we're tracking is for Audible. You can sign up and get your first three months for just $3 in total, plus get a $20 Audible credit on top of that.
That's $1 per month for your first three months of audiobooks. Just make sure you cancel before the 90 days are up, otherwise the
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DJI Cyber Monday deals include the Mic Mini kit with a charging case on sale for just $80
18 hours ago
by Steve Dent
Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve Dent
For such a tiny piece of tech, a good wireless microphone can have an outsize impact on the quality of your videos. If you've been waiting for a serious sale to pick up a mic of your own, Cyber Monday may be your chance. The DJI Mic Mini kit is on sale for more than half off: you can snag it for a mere $80. That's an all-time low price compared to the set's usual $170 price tag. The full package includes two mics, a receiver and a charging case, as well as two windscreens and other accessories.
Depending on what
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Sonos Cyber Monday deals: Get the Era 300 speaker on sale for $100 off
18 hours ago
by Will Shanklin
Audio Technology, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Will Shanklin
Sonos is offering several deals on home audio for Cyber Monday. One of the standouts is a discount of $100 on the Sonos Era 300, which is available now for $379. Sonos' Era line has previously included one of our top smart speaker picks, and the Era 300 is the only standalone speaker from the company that offers spatial audio.
The spatial audio angle is the highlight feature for the Era 300, which can stream compatible tracks from either Apple Music or Amazon Music. While the spatial audio features proved to be hit and miss in our review, this is still
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The best Cyber Monday camera and drone deals: Get up to 52 percent off from Sony, DJI and others
18 hours ago
by Steve Dent
Cameras & Photography, Shopping, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Steve Dent
Cyber Monday is a good time to consider picking up tech you may have had your eye on for a bit. That means big ticket items like cameras, drones and the like. Major camera and drone makers including Sony, Canon, DJI, Nikon and GoPro are still offering substantial discounts across a wide range of products ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Those include options from our guide to the best cameras, so you'll get great value for tried and tested gear. These are the best Cyber Monday camera deals you can get for 2025.
BEST CYBER MONDAY CAMERA AND DRONE
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Instagram mandates total return to office for employees in 2026
19 hours ago
by Anna Washenko
Business, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Anna Washenko
Instagram employees will be back at their desks full time next year. Beginning February 2, workers with the social media network will be expected to spend five days a week working in person in offices. Instagram leader Adam Mosseri announced the change in an internal memo first reported by Alex Heath's Sources newsletter. "It's clear we have to evolve," he told the staff, also closing with the note that "2026 is going to be tough."
The full return to office mandate applies to Instagram's US employees in offices with assigned desks. The memo allowed that people will still be able to
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This Cyber Monday 2025 deal drops the Meta Quest 3S VR headset to a record-low price
19 hours ago
by Cheyenne MacDonald
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Cheyenne MacDonald
Cyber Monday deals have come for VR headsets, and you can pick up our favorite budget set for less than usual. Meta's entry-level Quest 3S is 17 percent off and down to $250 for the 128GB version right now. Its normal price is $300, and with this version you get the game Gorilla Tag for free.
The Meta Quest 3S is an impressive VR headset for the price, and scored a 90 in Engadget's review, landing it among our picks for the best VR headsets around right now. It's comfortable to wear, gets over two hours of battery life before needing
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The best Cyber Monday deals for $100 or less: Score big discounts on Apple, Anker, streaming services and more
20 hours ago
by Valentina Palladino
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
So you have a strict budget to stick to this year when it comes to Cyber Monday shopping — you’re not alone. Money’s tight all around, but you still want to take advantage of all the Cyber Monday deals out there and cross some gifts off your list and pick up a few things for yourself. It’s not an impossible task, and yes, some of the best tech of the year can fit into your budget. Cyber Monday tech deals this year have brought a slew of discounts to some of our favorites, and a number of them fall under
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The best board games to gift for the 2025 holiday season
20 hours ago
by Sam Chapman
Hobbies & Personal Activities, Personal Finance - Lifestyle, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sam Chapman
Once upon a time, a "board game" meant Monopoly or Risk. Then several brave souls dared to ask the question: "What if this was fun?" Thirty years later, we're blessed with tabletop games that challenge our minds, immerse us in other worlds and conjure good times with those we love — sometimes all three at once. For your gift-buying needs, we've put together a list of new favorites and returning classics that run the gamuts of genre and weight. If you're ready to push beyond Pictionary, read on.
THE BEST BOARD GAMES TO GIFT (AND PLAY)
Check out the rest of our
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You need a fabric shaver — my favorite is on sale for $13 for Cyber Monday
20 hours ago
by Valentina Palladino
Arts & Entertainment, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Valentina Palladino
If you clicked on this story because you don't know what a fabric shaver is, you're not alone. That was me not too long ago when I started searching for something that could get rid of the pilling on some of my most loved pieces of clothing. Blessedly, I stumbled upon the Philips Fabric Shaver, a type of device I didn't even know existed, and decided to give it a shot. It's now an essential piece of tech in my house, and you don't have to pay as much as I did for it thanks to this Cyber Monday deal
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Shopify is down: Updates on the Cyber Monday outage disrupting your online shopping
20 hours ago
by Kris Holt
Internet & Networking Technology, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris Holt
Here’s hoping the retailers offering tasty Cyber Monday deals that caught your eye aren’t having trouble with Shopify. The ecommerce platform is experiencing some issues. According to a support page, some merchants were having trouble logging into the Shopify platform, which was experiencing outages with the checkout and admin systems. Shopify’s point-of-sale (POS), API and mobile and support systems also saw “degraded performance.”
“We are continuing to investigate and apply mitigations for the issues with accessing Admins and POS systems,” Shopify wrote in an update at 12:39PM ET. “Some merchants may also see an issue with POS checkouts, due to not
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India will require a state-owned cybersecurity app to be installed on all smartphones
21 hours ago
by Andre Revilla
Software, Mobile Apps, Technology & Electronics, Handheld & Connected Devices, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Andre Revilla
Telecom regulators in India have reportedly asked smartphone manufacturers to preload a state-owned cybersecurity app that cannot be deleted onto all new devices, and push the app to existing devices via a software update. Reuters reports that, according to a non-public government order sent to manufacturers, Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi and others were given 90 days to comply.
The app in question is called Sanchar Saathi (meaning Communication Companion), and is primarily aimed at fraud prevention with tools that allow users to report and lock lost or stolen devices. According to Reuters, the app has a reported 5 million downloads since its
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Apple Cyber Monday deals include a four-pack of AirTags for an all-time low
21 hours ago
by Matt Tate
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt Tate
The list of truly affordable Apple products is short, but the company's AirTag Bluetooth trackers are definitely on it. For Cyber Monday, you can get a four-pack of Apple's AirTags for $63 at both Amazon and Walmart. That's a record low price for one of the best Bluetooth trackers for iPhones, lowering an individual tracker's price in the bundle from $29 down to $16.
If you use Apple devices and are prone to losing stuff, AirTags are the obvious choice of Bluetooth tracker to buy. Adding one to your account requires little more than a single tap, and with Apple’s Find
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Marques Brownlee's controversial Panels app is shutting down
21 hours ago
by Lawrence Bonk
Software, Mobile Apps, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Lawrence Bonk
Marques Brownlee's Panels app is shutting down on December 31. The creators blame this on a shifting development team, as they weren't able to "bring in collaborators who shared our passion and vision, and we weren't able to find the right fit."
Annual subscribers will get a refund when the app shutters and any downloaded wallpapers will still be available to use. Additionally, the developers will be making the app's code available to "allow anyone to build on what we started."
Brownlee, a popular tech YouTuber who goes by MKBHD, introduced the Panels app back in 2024. It sailed to the top
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Cyber Monday Apple deals start now: AirPods Pro 3 are $30 off and down to a record low
21 hours ago
by Georgie Peru
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Georgie Peru
Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 are already shaping up to be one of the most sought-after tech gifts this season, and now you can grab them at a lower price. They’re on sale for $220, down from the regular $249. Previously, the lowest we’ve seen the AirPods Pro 3 discounted to is $239. If you’ve been holding off on upgrading your earbuds, this is the deal worth grabbing.
Apple didn’t reinvent its flagship earbuds with the AirPods Pro 3, but it made smart refinements that elevate nearly every part of the listening experience. We praised these earbuds in our AirPods Pro
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Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch 2 deals: Get $50 off the Mario Kart World bundle
21 hours ago
by Sarah Fielding
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Sarah Fielding
Cyber Monday has arrived an if you have a gamer in your life that you have yet to get a gift for, there's a slightly cheaper way to become their favorite person. There is currently a sale on the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle that wasn't available on Black Friday. You can get the bundle for $449 right now, which is $50 off its usual price. The discount is available at Amazon and Walmart; note that for the former, you have to add the bundle to your cart to see the discounted price. For the latter, you'll
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Cyber Monday deals include Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones for an all-time low
a day ago
by Matt Tate
Audio Technology, Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Matt Tate
The previous generation of Sony's wireless headphones, the excellent WH-1000XM5, are available for as low as $248 for Cyber Monday. That's nearly equal to the record low the headphones hit on Prime Day, and $152 off their normal $400 price. Sony's flagship noise-canceling headphones are now the WH-1000XM6, but if you're on a budget, you'll still get a fantastic audio experience from the older model, especially at this heavily discounted price.
We awarded the WH-1000XM5 a score of 95 in our 2022 review, praising the supremely comfortable redesign, sound quality and powerful ANC. Battery life is also very respectable at 30
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Netflix ends casting from mobile devices for users of newer TVs
a day ago
by Kris Holt
Technology & Electronics, site|engadget, provider_name|Engadget, region|US, language|en-US, author_name|Kris Holt
Netflix is ending support for the ability to cast from mobile devices to many TVs. According to a help page spotted by Android Authority, "Netflix no longer supports casting shows from a mobile device to most TVs and TV-streaming devices. You’ll need to use the remote that came with your TV or TV-streaming device to navigate Netflix."
The company indicated that casting should still work with older Chromecast devices and TVs that support Google Cast, but only for users who are on an ad-free plan. However, if you have a Google TV Streamer, Chromecast with Google TV or a television that