When it comes to immersive audio, there are all sorts of solutions out there. From AirPods to XM3s and Sonos One to Echo Studio, each product has its own intended use cases. Is a wearable speaker justifiable? Bose and JBL have thought so for a while, and Sony appears to think so too with its own SRS-WS1 offering slated to debut in the United States.
If you’re looking for a gift for your workout enthusiasts, Under Armour’s Holiday Gift Guide is live. These gift ideas will help boost their workouts and promote comfort too. Whether they’re looking for cold weather layers, shoes, or accessories. This is also a nice gauge on what you can expect to be on sale for Black Friday, in case you want to score some savings. Under Armour also provides free delivery on orders of $60 or more. Head below the jump to find all of our top picks from the Under Armour Holiday Gift Guide.
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is one of the nation’s largest outdoor retailers, selling a vast array of products from sporting goods to clothing, smart home gear, and more. During Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Black Friday 2019 sales, you’ll expect to find discounted grills, Wi-Fi-connected weather stations, play (and real) tents, bedding, and more. The deals all start early, so keep reading to find out more.
This morning Amazon unveiled some of this year’s best Black Friday deals when it comes to tech, but Overstock is now trying to capture some of that spotlight with a look at its own Thanksgiving week ad. Going heavy on the home goods, furniture, and decor this year, the retailer will have offers on everything from dining room sets to KitchenAid mixers and more. Below the jump, you’ll be able to get a closer look at the 2019 Black Friday ad, as well as for some of our top picks from Overstock this year.
Amazon has officially announced its Black Friday plans for next week, detailing huge discounts on all of its in-house products, including Echo speakers, Fire TV streamers, smart home accessories, and more. As we mentioned a few weeks back, just about everything that Amazon sells will be marked down for Thanksgiving week. On top of first-party discounts, Amazon is also slated to slash prices on gaming consoles, smartphones, toys, fashion, and much more. If it’s on your list, chances are, Amazon is going to have it on sale. So hit the jump for full details on everything Amazon has coming for Black Friday 2019 this year.
Roku and Walmart have teamed up once again to bring budget-friendly home theater accessories to you. This time, the two companies are launching limited-edition lineups of smart TVs and streaming players with prices starting at $18. What do Walmart and Roku have in store? Keep reading to find out.
Microsoft announced many things at X019 yesterday. From xCloud to Game Pass, we covered quite a bit of it. One juicy tidbit that has flown largely under the radar is the official gameplay reveal for Age of Empire 4. Until now, nobody really knew what to expect and just the thought of a new, full-blown Age of Empires was enough to excite fans (myself included). Thanks to stunning gameplay footage, I (and likely many others) are more ecstatic than ever.
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Like many others, the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x has been my go-to pair of headphones for years. Add a mod mic, and you have a great, if not slightly cumbersome, gaming headset. So when Audio-Technica announced the ATH-G1WL, a wireless gaming headset that looks similar to the M50x with a detachable microphone, I was excited to check it out and see how it compares to my old trusty standard. Check out the video below for more and to hear how the mic sounds.
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This year’s Sam’s Club Black Friday ad is now available to the masses, as one of the largest members-only retailer has unveiled its plans for Thanksgiving week. Per usual, Sam’s Club will be offering its members aggressive pricing on TVs, gaming consoles, Sonos speakers, and more throughout Black Friday 2019. Hit the jump for store hours and all the best deals from this year’s ad.
X019 is officially over and Microsoft announced quite a few things this year. From new gaming titles to expanded Game Pass selections, updated xCloud, and more, we’re going to take a look at it all. A personal favorite from X019? Everwild, a new game from Rare, with a “magical, natural world.” Another awesome announcement is the xCloud is coming to Windows 10, as well as getting quite a few new titles.
After the successful launch of The Outer Worlds, Obsidian is ready to completely move away from the Fallout formula with its new game, Grounded. After essentially writing the book on open-world Fallout style games and then moving that expertise over to The Outer Worlds IP with great success, Obsidian is going in a completely new direction. It appears to be Fortnite mixed with Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and first person combat thrown in, but it is more of a survival/combat game than a battle royale experience, by the looks of it. You’ll find more details and the debut trailer below the fold.
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The grocery space is becoming quite competitive these days. Walmart has launched InHome, Amazon Fresh is now free for Prime members, and we’re supposed to see the first Amazon grocery store come to fruition in 2020. Target today announced that it’s getting in on the action by prominently offering same-day delivery in its smartphone app. Even better, Target delivery will be free of charge Sunday, November 17 through Tuesday, November 26.
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Mountain Hardwear is making your gifting for the holiday season a lot easier this year with a well-rounded guide. This holiday gift guide has made finding the perfect present for friends, family, and all of your ski team much easier. Mountain Hardwear has an arrange of jackets, pullovers, vests, accessories, and more inside the guide. Plus, it also has a section with pricing under $100. Best of all, Mountain Hardwear gives free delivery on all orders. Be sure to head below to find all of our top picks from the Mountain Hardwear Holiday Gift Guide.
Today has already seen the release of both Walmart and Lowe’s Black Friday ads, and now Bed Bath and Beyond has showcased its plans for the shopping event. With deals on everything from Dyson vacuums and Instant Pots to Google Home speakers and more, this sale even packs coupons that take up to 25% off your purchase. Head below for a closer look at the 2019 Black Friday ad, as well as for some of our top picks from Bed Bath and Beyond this year.
Earlier this year, LEGO decided to reenter the ring of toys to life products with a new lineup of kits that attempted to blur the lines between physical and digital play. We previously remarked at how brilliantly the sets use Augmented Reality in tandem with the bricks, and now the company is announcing a new collection of kits that build out the lineup. Coming towards the end of the year, today we’re getting our first looks at the upcoming LEGO Hidden Side sets. Head below for all of the details.
After seeing the massive Walmart flyer this morning, we are turning our attention to the Lowe’s Black Friday 2019 ad. Chock full of deals on just about any tool you could ever need; it also features some of the best holiday decor/Christmas tree deals we have tracked thus far as well as vacuums, kids’ toys, and much more. Head below for a closer look at the 14-page ad.
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Getting a good shot of espresso often requires large machines with perfectly ground coffee. So how does the Amazon bestseller for manual espresso machine perform? The $65 Wacaco Nanopresso aims to be an excellent on-the-go solution for espresso when larger machines aren’t an option. Check out the video below.
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After seeing the new WaterField briefcase, we are now diving into the new Pad & Quill 16-inch MacBook cases. The company is introducing a pair of new handmade options in both leather and Buckram linen for Apple’s latest laptop today. Both opt which are available at 15% or more off ahead of the official launch. Head below the jump for all the details.
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After years of selling smartphone cleaners, PhoneSoap has announced an entirely new product design that’s aimed at all sorts gear, including iPad Pro. It’s called HomeSoap and is large enough to hold game controllers, a Nintendo Switch, and more. Much like the devices that proceeded it, HomeSoap is able to charge devices while they are cleaned thanks to the inclusion of USB Type-C and Type-A ports.
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Apple replaced the existing 15-inch laptop lineup today and WaterField just announced its new 16-inch MacBook Briefcase. The new high-end machines from Apple adds an additional 1-inch to the display as well as an enhanced audio system and keyboard, among other things. And WaterField is hoping to keep all of that safe and looking right while doing so with its new leather Executive Leather Laptop Briefcase. Already available to pre-order, you’ll want to head below for all the details.
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T-Mobile is getting into the holiday spirit a bit early by launching multiple Samsung deals and more. There are many deals to take advantage of here, including BOGO FREE Galaxy S10, FREE moto g7 power, discounts on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A, and many other great offers. Keep reading to find out more.
Nordstrom is getting you ready for Holiday Gifting with a curated guide for everyone on your list. This retailer is my personal favorite place to shop because Nordstrom has gifts for everyone with an array of different price points. Plus, every orders ships for free. This gift guide has a selection of top brands throughout including UGG, The North Face, Kiehls, Barefoot Dreams, Patagonia, Cole Haan, and more. Head below the jump to find all of our top picks from Nordstrom’s Holiday Gift Guide.
Just over one year ago, IKEA made a splash into the world home automation with a series of affordable smart devices ranging from bulbs and smart plugs to sensors and more. Since then, the brand has filled out its Tradfri lineup with other devices, but today smart homeowners will be able to add yet another device into their setup. Enter IKEA’s Edison-style Smart LED Light Bulb. Launching with a low-cost price tag, this new release undercuts nearly all of the other smart filament bulbs on the market without sacrificing on features. Head below for a closer look.
This morning, the Meijer Black Friday ad for 2019 was officially released with the usual selection of notable offers on tech, Apple products, home goods, and more. Meijer has broken up its ad into a few different categories this time around. You’ll find a designated flier for all of Thanksgiving week, alongside another edition which specifically details Black Friday-only promotions. This is set to be one of Meijer’s biggest holiday promotions ever as the midwest do-it-all retailer offers a wide selection of deals. Hit the jump for an in-depth look at 2019’s Meijer Black Friday ad and more.
Twitch Studio is a new beta program built for Windows that’s designed to help gamers get into streaming easier than ever before. It’s built “from the ground up” for new streamers, and it makes things super simple to run. From the guided setup to customizable templates, integrated alerts, and more, Twitch Studio is perfect for the brand-new streamer. Keep reading to find out more.
Now that we’ve had some hands-on time with the Razer Seiren Emote, we figured it’d be a good time to do a full review of this brand new microphone from Razer and see what all we can do inside the Razer Companion App. Be sure to check out the video below to hear how the mic sounds on video.
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Order Now!These days, internal and external storage manufacturer’s are being pushed to cut costs or deliver next generation performance. Seagate dropped two new offerings today, both of which focus on the latter. Both products fall underneath Seagate’s FireCuda branding, one of which is a blazing-fast NVMe SSD that supports PCIe Gen4 and the other is a Thunderbolt 3 dock with 4TB of internal storage. Continue reading to learn more.
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The North Face recently launched its Holiday Gift Guide with an array of new items for you to enjoy this season. They have an array of gift ideas for the entire family as well as budget-friendly options. This gift guide has you prepared for every adventurer on your list. Be sure to head below the jump to find all of our top picks.
We are getting a brand new Sonic movie trailer today courtesy of Paramount Pictures. After what could only be described as an embarrassingly rough debut due to that grotesque original character design, things are looking good now. Head below for a closer look at the new trailer and the updated Sonic design.
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As it does each year, Amazon has announced its top books of the year in the lead up to Black Friday 2019. This time around, Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments leads the way alongside a host of newcomers and established authors. 2019’s list departs a bit from previous years, as you’ll find the top 100 offerings and then various top 20 selections for each genre. If you’re a bookworm, or have someone on your shopping list who is, combing through Amazon’s Best Books of 2019 is a great way to get a jumpstart on holiday shopping and more. Hit the jump for additional details on today’s announcement, some of our top picks, and more.
Today we’re getting our first look at what to expect from Macy’s during its Black Friday sale this year. Home goods reign supreme in this year’s ad, with standouts like Dyson vacuums, Instant Pot cookers, and more getting deep discounts. That’s not all though, as you’ll find everything from smartwatches to toys covered, as well. Head below for a closer look at the 2019 Black Friday ad, as well as for some of our top picks from Macy’s this year.
Amazon recently released an update to Echo devices and the Alexa app that enables the ability to convert your smart speakers into a full home theater system. It’s quite simple and only requires you to have newer Amazon devices to do so. The only catch? This feature is limited to being used with Fire TV only, and can’t be used for general content. Keep reading to learn how to turn your Amazon Echo and Fire TV devices into a full home theater system.
Popular gaming accessory maker 8BitDo is debuting its new NES mouse today. The new N30 brings the classic Nintendo Entertainment System look to 8BitDo’s latest wireless mouse, D-pad and all. While it might not be the first choice for the most hardcore of PC gamers, it makes for an amazing collector’s item or gift this holiday season and is already available at under $25. All the details are down below.
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It’s well-known that Amazon and Walmart are in fierce competition. Despite this, there aren’t many times when Amazon seems to be the underdog. Some recent moves by the online retail giant reveal a growing level of heat between it and Walmart, specifically when it comes to groceries.
Examples of this include its decision to make Amazon Fresh free for Prime members, and now the official announcement of an upcoming grocery store that will be separate from Amazon Go and Whole Foods Market.
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Black Friday 2019 is quickly approaching and the ads have started making an appearance. If you are looking to spruce up your wardrobe for the holidays or get the fashionista in your life an excellent gift, New York & Company’s ad is out to prepare you. So even though the official Black Friday is November 29th, New York & Company is giving you two weeks to save before the big day. They’re offering 50% off sitewide and even better deals as we approach the official date. Best of all, some of the doorbusters you can even score now. Head below to see what our favorite styles from the New York & Company Black Friday Ad are.
The start of a new week means that all of the highly-anticipated Black Friday deals are just that much closer to launching, and more and more ads are finally starting to drop from big-name retailers. This morning we got a look at what to expect from Ace Hardware come Thanksgiving Week, and now Fred Meyer is debuting its Black Friday ad with an enticing batch of holiday deals. With some notable Apple discounts that undercut other retailers and more, there’s plenty of savings to be had. Head below for a closer look at the 2019 Black Friday ad, as well as for some of our top picks from Fred Meyer this year.
Today we’re getting a look at yet another Black Friday ad, this time from Dollar General. While the retailer may not be the first place you’d think to hit on one’s shopping spree on Thanksgivings week, Dollar General is dishing out some noteworthy offers on everything from home goods, LEGO as well as other toys, and festive decor to some surprising deals on App Store credit and more. Hit the jump for a closer look at our top picks as well as details on in-store hours and more from this year’s Dollar General Black Friday ad.
While Singles Day doesn’t officially start until tomorrow, there are already plenty of notable deals out there worth your time and money. We’ve previously detailed all the best ways to save, and now we’re beginning to focus on the real deals themselves. Below is our roundup of the best early Singles Day deals, you’ll find a mix of American-based retailers and those from China as well. If you’re on the fence, or perhaps somewhat skeptical of these offers, our guide can help walk you through everything you need to know. Hit the jump for all of the best early Singles Day deals.
Another major Black Friday ad has been released this morning with Staples showing its plans for 2019’s biggest holiday shopping event of the year. This time around, Staples will be rolling out aggressive pricing on Apple products, PCs, tech, and more starting on Thanksgiving Day. Black Friday proper will kick-off with an early morning door opening at brick and mortar locations. You’ll find all of our top picks along with details on in-store hours and more down below from this year’s Staples Black Friday ad.
The latest version of Call of Duty Modern Warfare turns two weeks old today and just received its first major update…on all platforms, simultaneously. For previous releases, like Black Ops 4, most updates would hit PlayStation about a week before Xbox and PC, but that’s not the case with this Modern Warfare update. You’ll find the new Hardpoint mode and two new maps available to all as of today. But, that’s not all. There were also several things patched in the game, according to Infinity Ward, and this is “just the start” according to Activision.
The QooCam 8K camera is the latest offering from KanDao and it is impressive. As its name implies, this camera one-ups UHD by delivering incredible 8K resolution video. Like Insta360, GoPro, and some of Ricoh’s offerings, this 8K camera shoots 360-degree video, ensuring nothing escapes your line of sight. Putting 8K and 360-degree capabilities aside, its most interesting feature by far is its extremely compact form-factor.
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Having a portable power station around for emergencies or adventures is always a good idea. With the variety of devices and plugs these days, having a wide array of ports on the power station is even better. The Ecoflow River 370 is an easy to use power station that can charge up to nine devices simultaneously thanks to its assortment of ports. Check out the video for more.
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With the new Star Wars movie quickly approaching, brands have started to debut collections in preperation. Earlier this week, we covered the new Levi’s x Star Wars collection with an array of stylish denim pieces. However, today we are sharing the new TOMS x Star Wars line that just launched. This isn’t the first time that TOMS has come out with a Star Wars Collection, we actually covered it in our guide here. This fall the collection features an array of sneakers and boots for the cool weather seasons. The collection revolves around everyone’s favorite Star Wars characters, including the iconic Chewbacca, R2-D2, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. Prices range and start at just $40 and go up to $140. Head below the jump to find all of our top picks from the new TOMS x Star Wars line.
$130The new PreSonus Eris HD10BT headphones are now available for purchase. The audio company is going for a more professional studio headphone approach here while still including some of the most sought-after features found in its consumer-level cans. The affordably-priced headphones are now available at most major retailers and enter at the top of the sub-$130 price range. Read on for all the details and closer look.
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For everyone here in the western world, Black Friday reigns supreme as the most anticipated way to lock in the year’s best deals. Rightfully so, as even though we’ve just gotten a taste of what to expect this year, the deals look better than ever. Elsewhere in the world, specifically China, the usual holiday fanfare is helmed by none other than Singles Day. Each year retailers like Alibaba, Gearbest, and Bandgood get in on the action, offering noteworthy deals on everything from tech to home goods and more. Head below for a closer look at what to expect from Singles Day 2019 and for how to prepare for one of the year’s biggest shopping events.
After rolling out a host of gift guides and Black Friday previews, Amazon has now officially unwrapped this year’s Oprah’s Favorite Things. For 2019, you’ll find the usual selection of home goods, smart home accessories, books, and beauty products. Oprah has become a fixture around the holiday at Amazon in recent years, and 2019’s rendition looks to be the most expansive yet. So whoever you find yourself shopping for this year, there’s likely something on Oprah’s Favorite Things list to fit the bill. Head below for more including our top picks.
The Outer Worlds is quickly becoming a sensational hit for many gamers. Bringing an open-ended RGB decision-making game into the sci-fi space was a great move by Obsidian Entertainment. While it has only been available for PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox, the game officially has a sort-of release date for your favorite handheld console. The Outer Worlds will be available to play on Nintendo Switch sometime in early 2020, before March 31st.
Leica has unveiled a follow-up to its SL camera. It has been predictably named SL2 and spec-wise seems to be worthy successor. With 47.3 megapixels, it practically doubles the photo resolution found in its predecessor. Other standout features include an upgrades to its processor, electronic viewfinder, and video shooting capabilities. Not only can it record 4K60 with flying colors, it takes things a step further with 5K video support.
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