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We’ve made it to the final stretch before all of Black Friday 2017’s deals land next week. And if our coverage of ads from Amazon, Best Buy and other major retailers didn’t get you super excited about the most important shopping day of the year, then our roundups of more noteworthy discounts will hopefully do the trick. So far we’ve dug through all the deals and offered the Best of Black Friday 2017 on products from Amazon, Apple, Google as well as various smart home devices, streaming media players and of course, HDTVs. Now we’re turning our attention towards home audio, so be sure to head below and check out our top picks.

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Smart speakers and the digital assistants that reside in them offer a wide array of features, but are often leveraged for controlling the devices in our smart homes. That’s the basis behind Olie at least, an Alexa-enabled smart lamp launching via Indiegogo. With voice control leading the way, Olie also packs Qi wireless charging and more into its aluminum build.

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LEGO has been bolstering its line of collectable figures over the past year, with notable characters from Star Wars sharing in the love as of late. Following last month’s release of Finn and Captain Phasma, LEGO is introducing two new characters. Now with the latest addition to the Star Wars franchise just a month away, Rey and Kylo Ren join the BrickHeadz lineup.

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With Amazon’s latest release of devices, the company has more ways than ever to outfit your home with Alexa-enabled speakers. But for those wishing they could chat with their favorite digital assistant on the road, there aren’t as many options. Muse is looking to change that by offering a full range of voice-controlled functionality in an easy to use and cost-effective solution fit for just about any vehicle.

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Believe it or not, Black Friday 2017 is just over a week away. And as we’ve tracked over the last several days, just about all the big retailers have showcased their upcoming discounts in hopes of exciting shoppers before the highly-anticipated event. Now we’re placing our attention on smart home gear to make sure you get the best bang for your buck when outfitting your house with the latest smartphone and voice-controlled gadgets.

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With the holidays quickly approaching it looks like Drones will continue being one of the hottest gifts of the year. While typical RC cars may not be as desired as they once were, the folks at GJS are looking to breath some new life into ground-based remote controlled vehicles. Launching via Kickstarter, the Geio Battle Bot packs first person remote viewing and visual recognition into a rugged futuristic design.

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By now you’re sure to know that Black Friday 2017 is just around the corner. And if all the discounts from Best Buy, Target, Macy’s and others haven’t been enough to satisfy your appetite for savings, then Samsung’s recently-released deals may be just what you need to make it until next week. Those looking to save on smartphones, Chromebooks, accessories and more will want to head below to see our top picks as well as the ad scans themselves.

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Black Friday 2017, the most highly-anticipated shopping day of the year, is just under two weeks away. While we’ve seen ads from Best Buy, Target, Walmart and more, today were getting a look at what Lowe’s will be offering this holiday season. Head below for our top picks and a look at the ad scans themselves.

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Despite the industry’s best efforts, smart home tech can never really seem to blend into traditional home decor. Counter to this notion, the Japanese company Nissha has gone to the extreme and created an interactive display packed into a uniform piece of polished wood. Deemed Mui, the latest in beautifully-designed smart home tech can control lights, display information and more.

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At this point just about every major retailer from Best Buy to Walmart has released its ad for Black Friday 2017. Now even Walgreens is entering the mix with its own assortment of discounts for the highly anticipated shopping event. Head below the jump to see some of our top picks alongside the ad scans themselves.

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With an influx of home security and monitoring systems on the market, finding the best option for your needs isn’t always easy. While systems like Abode offer a wide array of features, that may be too complex for the level of monitoring desired. That’s where Notion comes in by offering a more simplistic and streamlined way to remotely monitor your home.

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Following this morning’s drop of Walmart’s highly anticipated Black Friday 2017 ad, HP too has unveiled what deals it will be bringing to the table. With just over 2 weeks away until the year’s biggest shopping event begins, HP is looking to excite customers with an early glimpse at deals on PCs, peripherals and more. Be sure to head below the jump to see what new computer tech you can score for a discount.

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Concerns of home security are on the rise and the introduction of DIY systems have offered an interesting proposition for adopters of home automation, do-it-yourselfers and those seeking more budget-friendly options. While full security systems from companies like ADT were once the preferred means of gaining peace-of-mind when away from home, SmartThings, Wink and others have joined the ranks to offer competitively feature-packed and cost-effective solutions. Abode enters the fray with an extensive list of supported devices and flexible features at an entry-level price. Head below to see how the system stacks up.

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Best Buy, Staples and Macy’s kicked off the morning by showcasing both retailer’s smorgasbord of notable discounts. Now Meijer is getting in on the savings and has released its ad for the upcoming holiday shopping event. You’ll find everything from Apple devices, TVs, gaming consoles and more, so be sure to head below to see our top picks from the ad scans.

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Retailers are ramping up for Black Friday 2017 and we’ve seen advertisements from many stores to get customers excited for the deals ahead. Following Target, Kohl’s,  JCPenney and all the others we’ve seen, Kmart’s ad for this year’s anticipated holiday shopping sale is finally here. We’re noting deals on tech and home goods, with a spotlight on gadgets to upgrade your home theater, new appliances for your kitchen and more.

Head below to see the ad for yourself alongside a list of some of the most notable deals.

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Smart home security cameras are more important than ever. With home owners seeking out the internet-connected devices to offer peace-of-mind while out-and-about. One downside of the popular Wi-Fi cameras is that they oftentimes aren’t the most intuitive to power, either relying on rechargeable batteries or lengthy cables. Looking to change that, Tend Secure’s latest solar-powered camera hopes to make home security more reliable.

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Newegg’s official eBay storefront offers Apple’s latest generation 13-inch 128GB MacBook Air with 8GB of RAM for $779.99 shipped. That’s good for $219.01 off the regular going rate, is $10 less than our previous mention and the lowest offer currently out there.

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In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Black Friday advertisements and news, iPhone X accessory deals, iTunes 4K Movie Sale and more…

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Just about anything can be made with LEGO. And if you’re anything like me, as a kid I yearned to craft a house made entirely out of the little plastic bricks. Now that dream has become a reality thanks to a partnership between the Denmark-centered company and Airbnb. For a single night, The LEGO Group is offering its recently-finished LEGO House to one lucky family to bring your wildest visions to life surrounded by 25 million bricks.

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There’s no denying the iconic nature, cultural significance and overall fanfare surrounding the Star Wars franchise. So when props used in the original three films go up for auction, there’s a real cause for commotion. Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber from Return of the Jedi will soon be entering the bidding war, with the prop expected to draw in a high selling price and only the most devoted Star Wars fans.

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It may be hard to believe, but it’s officially November and that means there’s no end in site for all of the Black Friday 2017 news coming our way. We’ve already taken a look at both Amazon’s and Dell’s deals and ads, but now we’ve gotten our hands on the Black Friday 2017 offerings from JCPenney as well. We’ve rounded up our favorite and most noteworthy deals alongside doorbuster details, ad scans and more. So be sure to head below and see what JCPenney has to offer.

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