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Today, LEGO is giving us an official first look at the upcoming 2021 lineup of Star Wars kits ahead of launching in January. With four new creations on the way on top of the previous-unveiled Mandalorion kit, builders will be able to assemble various models from the Original Trilogy including an X-Wing, Tie Fighter, and more. Head below for a closer look at all of the upcoming 2021 LEGO Star Wars sets. 

There’s no denying that the new Xbox Series X and S are fast. The Xbox boots up almost instantly, and the games load just as fast. One factor that plays a huge role in that is the speed of the internal storage. With about 802GB of usable storage on the Xbox Series X after system files and just 364GB on the Series S, though, you might be looking at external storage options since the latest titles keep getting bigger and bigger. The fastest option for expanding storage on the new Xbox is hands down the Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Series X|S, but there are other options if shelling out $220 isn’t possible at the time. Be sure to hit the video below to see more details. 

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First world problem, I know, but I often find myself running out of room on my iMac’s 27-inch 5K display. I like to have things like Twitter, messages, Discord, music, or Slack kind of running off to the side while I’m hammering away on articles or paperwork. Also, I wanted something to play games on when work time was over.

Enter the Monoprice 35-inch Zero-G Curved Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor with 3440×1440 resolution and 100Hz refresh rate. And at a current sale price of $299.99, it ticks off all of the boxes and I’m now using that 5K iMac display as the side monitor. Head below for my hands-on review.

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Top deals:

• Black Friday 2020 Deal Hub: Save on Apple, Google, TVs, home goods, more
• Black Friday pricing on Apple Watch Series 6/SE takes up to $120 off latest models
• Amazon’s new Echo speakers discounted for first time during Black Friday from $10

While Black Friday has just barely started in earnest, Amazon is already detailing its plans for Cyber Monday. But as you’d guess, it’s no longer a single day event. Amazon Cyber Monday 2020 will cover the entire weekend with a rotating cast of Gold Box deals along with discounts on first-party devices that continue from Black Friday. Head below for an overview of what to expect during Cyber Monday at Amazon this year.

LEGO’s VIP Weekend sale is now officially live, kicking off its early Black Friday savings with a series of promotions ahead of the holiday shopping season. With two limited-edition freebies up for the taking, shoppers will also be able to take advantage of double VIP points and more. Head below for a closer look on top in the LEGO VIP Weekend sale.

Outside of new product drops, Black Friday is a PC gamer’s favorite time of the year. There are killer deals to be had in just about every category, and this is the time where you can upgrade your computer further than you anticipated due to discounted products and sales. Well, what all will be available this Black Friday? We dive deep into retailer ads to find the best PC gaming deals available during Black Friday 2020.

After getting a look at the upcoming 2021 LEGO Star Wars and Mario sets earlier in the week, we’re now diving into what you can expect from the rest of the new year’s lineup. LEGO is taking the wraps off its upcoming wave of Art, Technic, Marvel, and other kits that’ll land starting on January 1. Head below the fold for a closer look at all of the new sets.

For quite a while now, we’ve seen loads of big technology brands target the home audio space, and this year is no exception. Amazon revamped a majority of its Echo lineup, Apple unveiled HomePod mini, and Samsung expanded its soundbar product category. With arguably the best time to shop nearly upon us, this guide aims to serve up the best Black Friday speaker deals we’ve come across. Below you’ll find a breakdown of home theater and smart solutions. Bear in mind that some deals are live now and other sale prices will launch sometime between now and Black Friday.

We’re officially one week away from Black Friday. But as we’ve told you before, this is shaping up to be unlike any Thanksgiving week we’ve ever seen before. In fact, many Black Friday sales are already underway. But as we look towards the best offer next week, it’s time for our annual tradition of naming the top 10 Black Friday deals coming down the pipeline over the next few days.

The gift guides keep rolling as we inch toward the holidays, and Mariah Carey’s New Must-Have List just debuted on Amazon. We recently covered Oprah’s Favorite Things, with an array of great gift ideas. Inside Mariah Carey’s Gift Guide, you can find gifts for the entire family, from tech to apparel and everything between. The guide also features budget-friendly options starting at $9. Be sure to head below the jump and shop our top picks for the best of Mariah’s Must Haves for 2020. Also, you will want to check out our guide to the Ulta Holiday Gift List here with hundreds of top brand items and Black Friday Hours, too.

We’re now officially a week away from Black Friday proper and on the eve of LEGO’s VIP Weekend sale, so now it’s time to take a look at all of the best LEGO deals out there this holiday shopping season. Ranging from some of the deepest cash discounts of the year on new creations to promotional credits and limited-edition freebie kits, there are going to be plenty of ways to save. Head below for a closer look at all of the best LEGO Black Friday deals.

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Top deals:

• Apple Watch SE and Series 6 hit new all-time lows from $230
• Latest Fire TV Stick streamers go on sale from $18 for Black Friday
• Apple launches biggest TV show sale of the year, plus $5 movies, more

Alongside getting a look at the latest Technic supercar today, LEGO is unveiling the latest creation straight out of The Mandalorian. As the first kit drawing inspiration from season two, the new LEGO Star Wars Trouble on Tatooine set packs nearly 300 pieces as well as a new Beskar armor of the iconic bounty hunter. Head below for a closer look at the upcoming LEGO Mandalorian Trouble on Tatooine set.

Well, this is it, folks. Black Friday is just over a week away, and we’ve seen just about everything there is for the upcoming shopping holiday. Earlier this week, we started to dive into the best gaming, Google, Amazon, home goods, smart home, Apple, TV, and headphone deals you’ll be able to find during Black Friday. Now, it’s time to take a look at the best streaming media player deals for Black Friday 2020. What all will be on sale? Well, for starters, we’re going to see HomeKit and AirPlay-enabled Roku devices from $25, but keep reading to find out everything else that will be on sale.

This year’s shopping extravaganza will be starting as early as tomorrow (and already has in many cases), so let’s dive into this year’s best Black Friday headphones deals. Many of this year’s best deals from Beats, Bose, Sony, and others have already started to go live at some of the biggest retailers out there, but there are a few notable advertised deals still to come. We have laid out all of the best options available right now along with the best Black Friday Headphones deals coming over the weekend and beyond down below.  

Today, we’re getting yet another official look at what to expect from the 2021 LEGO lineup with the unveiling of its new Technic McLaren Senna GTR. Stacking up to over 800 pieces, the new vehicle sports a slick blue color scheme and plenty of accurate details straight from the real deal. Head below for a closer look at the latest brick-built supercar to roll out of LEGO’s garage, the new Technic McLaren Senna GTR.

Black Friday 2020 just about here. It’s arguably the deal hunter’s favorite holiday. Here you’ll find our favorite 2020 Black Friday TV deals, making it a one-stop-shop for your big screen needs. As you would expect, retailers are very competitive with pricing that paves the way for a serious upgrade to whatever you may currently have. Continue reading to find our top picks this year.

As it does each year, Amazon has now unveiled its list of the Best Books of 2020. This time around, Amazon is highlighting 10 different titles that were announced within the calendar year, setting the stage for what will likely be some of the most popular gifts of the holiday season. We checked in at the halfway point of the year in June as Amazon noted a few top picks so far for 2020, but now we’re getting the full list. This year’s event feels different from previous renditions of the book list, given the number of people that are staying at home these days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Head below for a look at Amazon’s top reads for 2020.

Black Friday is just over a week away but we’ve already learned through early ad leaks that this is shaping up to be a particularly notable shopping event. We’ve already highlighted some of the best deals coming down the pipeline from Amazon and Google, and now we’re turning our attention to Apple. With loads of new hardware announced this fall, it’s looking like the latest out of Cupertino will be taking center stage throughout Thanksgiving week. You’ll find our complete guide to the best Apple Black Friday deals down below for 2020.

Ralph Lauren is getting your holiday shopping done early with a Gift Guide full of ideas for everyone on your list. If you’re looking for a high-quality gift that they can enjoy for years to come, Ralph Lauren is the way to go. They even have finishing touches with signature gift boxing at checkout. Plus, you can find gift ideas with prices starting at just $8, and Ralph Lauren offers free delivery on all orders. Head below the jump to find all of our top picks from Ralph Lauren’s Holiday Gift Guide.

We’re now just a little over a week away from Black Friday, with plenty of deals starting to roll out over the coming days. Ahead of all the action, we’re diving into what you can expect when it comes to shopping for smart home upgrades, with everything from discounts on the latest speakers from Amazon and Google to smart home lighting, security packages, and more. Head below to find this year’s best Black Friday smart home deals.

Competition is heating up in the smart glasses department following today’s public release of Echo Frames 2. Up to this point, the original Echo Frames were a Day 1 Edition product aimed at folks willing to test and provide feedback regarding bugs and the overall user experience. Echo Frames are not the only Amazon product to go through this release phase — Echo Ring did the same. Having received a bundle of user feedback on both items, Amazon has green-lighted and updated Echo Frames while deciding to sunset Echo Loop. Continue reading to learn more.

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Top deals:

• Latest 12.9-inch iPad Pro up to $150 off before Black Friday
• Verizon’s Black Friday sale delivers a FREE iPhone 12 plus gift cards, more
• Apple’s new M1-powered 13-inch MacBook Air 512GB now $1,200

NZXT is expanding its all-in-one cooler lineup with the release of the Kraken X-3 family, as well as the Kraken Z53. The X-3 series of coolers introduces a new variant that includes the company’s AER RGB 2 fans for those who want everything to be RGB in their build. The Z53 is an expansion of the existing Z-3 lineup of coolers to add a 240mm version to the stack, which previously only had a 280mm and 360mm option.

RHA’s latest product is its TrueControl ANC headphones. These are truly wireless earbuds that offer active noise cancelation and utilize “cutting-edge technology”, providing high-quality audio in a sleek form-factor. You’ll find up to 20-hours of battery life available here, and the unique part is that the RHA Connect App allows you to completely customize your listening experience. What all do the RHA TrueControl ANC headphones offer? Keep reading to find out.

We now have our first look at the new Miles Morales adidas Superstars. A collaboration between Sony, Insomniac Games, and adidas have brought one of the latter brand’s most iconic silhouettes to the upcoming Miles Morales game, but there will also be a limited run of physical, real-world adidas originals kicks known as the Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Superstar. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

EVOO is a fairly recent brand, but it’s already growing in popularity. The company’s latest gaming laptops, which are powered by both Intel and AMD processors, offers quite a bit of power and features in fairly budget-focused packages, with machines priced as low as $850 on Amazon. Offering THX-tuned speakers and displays, the new EVOO gaming laptops are built to get the job done, whether that be gaming, content creation, or workstation tasks.

This year’s biggest Black Friday ads are out, and it’s now time to parse through all of the best Black Friday home goods and kitchenware deals. From the hottest Instant Pot multi-cooker models and $10 appliances to Ninja air fryer combo units, iRobot vacuums, and hundreds of dollars in savings on the KitchenAid stand mixers, there’s something for every household on sale this year. The deals will be kicking off as early as this week, so be sure to browse through our top picks below to ensure you’re ready to pull the trigger when the price is right and before everything sells out. 

Today, Logitech is expanding its arsenal of gaming peripherals with its latest mouse yet. The new Pro X Superlight Mouse delivers on its name with an ultra streamlined design that’s backed by an impressive 25,600 DPI sensor and 70-hour battery life. Head below for a closer look at the new Logitech G Pro X Superlight Mouse, as well as all the details on adding it to your battlestation.

Despite the fact that Age of Empires IV is in the works, this hasn’t halted updates to the classics. Age of Empires II is often considered to be the best of the bunch, and its new update further solidifies this. An Age of Empires Battle Royale game mode is easily the biggest highlight of the update. It pits eight players against one to create a fast-paced, new and exciting way to play the game. Other features include Quick Play for faster matchmaking, an updated Civ Selection UI, and the list goes on. Continue reading to learn more.

Now that most of next week’s Black Friday event has come into focus, it’s time to start sifting through the noise and pinpointing which deals are really going to be worth your time. Amazon officially announced its Black Friday gameplan on Monday, detailing a number of price drops on its most recent smart home devices, E-readers, and more. One thing is for sure: this is squaring up to be a Black Friday unlike any we’ve ever seen before. As we look towards Black Friday next week, it’s time to identify what some of the top deals will be at Amazon. Head below for this year’s Best of Black Friday guide for the online giant as we detail all of the best offers coming down the pipe.

The Ulta 2020 Holiday Gift Guide is officially here with hundreds of top brands included. Ulta hasn’t officially announced its Black Friday deals yet, but based on last year’s offerings, we can predict that they will offer up to 50% off top brands. From hair care to makeup, this year’s guide has everything for the beauty guru. So if you have a beauty lover on your list, you can find deals on MAC, Too Faced, Tarte, and many more. Plus, you can warm up to free candles with a $50 fragrance purchase and receive free delivery on orders of $35 or more. Head below the jump to find all of our favorite items from the Ulta Holiday Gift Guide.

With Black Friday just around the corner and all of the major retailers’ ads having dropped, we’re now diving into the best Google offers to expect. Ranging from price cuts on its latest Pixel smartphones to Nest smart home speakers and accessories, Google will be rolling out plenty of offers of its own to match other retailers on some of the best prices of the year. Head below for all of the details on this year’s best Google Black Friday deals.

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Top deals:

• Apple’s new 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 gets first Amazon discount from $1,250
• Apple drops new five for $15 movie bundle sale across various genres
• AirPods Pro offer ‘Hey Siri’, stellar ANC, more for $190 ($59 off)

It’s been a busy week already for Black Friday ads, and while we’ve already seen plans from both Amazon and Walmart detailed, it’s time to take a look at what all BJ’s Wholesale will have going on for Black Friday 2020. From discounts on smart home gear to some deals that you can take advantage of already, we’ve got it all for you just below the break.

After the success of their first limited edition collaboration, two titans in the gaming and keyboard worlds are back at it again with another limited edition HyperX Ducky One 2 Mini. 6,500 units will be available November 18 at 8 a.m. PST, and when they’re gone, they’re gone. Hit the video below to see and hear it in action. 

It’s now time to dive into this year’s best Black Friday game deals. Now that just about all of the biggest retailers have shown their hands with 2020 ad leaks, we have a much better idea of where the lowest possible prices for the hottest titles and gear will be this year. This is a great way to plan out your shopping strategy, if not just to get an idea of how much certain titles and items are going to be priced at various retailers — not to mention PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Black Friday stock details. Head below for a closer look at this year’s best Black Friday game deals and more. 

Today, we’re getting a look at some of the first LEGO kits due out in 2021 with the second wave of Super Mario Bros. creations launching at the start of next year. Continuing the partnership with Nintendo, we’re getting six new builds and a second Character Pack series. Head below the fold for a closer look.

If PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S aren’t doing it for you, here’s to hoping a new Bud Light console will. The team has launched an official system called BL6 and dubbed it as “the coolest* console ever.” It’s described as “½ koozie, ½ projector & ½ gaming console,” which doesn’t add up, but if we’re honest, there is not much of this launch that actually does. The unit comes with two controllers, a built-in projector, six games, and the list goes on. Continue reading to learn more.

Eddie Bauer just released its Holiday Gift Guide with cozy and warm essentials for every adventurer. Eddie Bauer’s quote of the season is “You know them, We Know Gifts”. This guide has hundreds of ideas for the cozy person, gear junkie, adventurer, and powder chaser. They also have an array of ideas for your dogs and stocking stuffers too. Prices start at just $10, which means this guide features ideas for every budget. Be sure to head below the jump to find our favorite styles from Eddie Bauer. You will also want to check out the Oakley Holiday Gift Guide that’s sharing popular sunglasses, apparel, and more from $10. Note: prices are subject to change in the next few weeks but the prices mentioned below are current.

It seems the folks at Wyze have been quite busy lately, with the recent launch of a smart Vacuum, new camera, Video Doorbell, Headphones, Thermostat, and many other killer products more. Well, as we head into the holidays, the company is showing no signs of slowing down. Introducing, the brand-new Wyze Sprinkler Controller. That’s right, Wyze now has a product where you can control, schedule, and monitor up to 8-zones of irrigation at your home.

There aren’t many contenders in this space, and Wyze is looking to become the new go-to for smart sprinkler controllers, it seems. Does Rachio have something to worry about with the Wyze Sprinkler Controller? Keep reading to find out everything it has to offer, and make the decision yourself.

Black Friday 2020 is shaping up to be quite different from past years, with the ongoing pandemic changing the way both shoppers and retailers go about navigating the sales this time around. With more brick and mortar stores than ever opting to stay closed for Thanksgiving Day across the United States, we’re getting a good idea already of what to expect once next week rolls around. Head below for all of the details on official store closures and more to get you ready for Black Friday.

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Top deals:

• Take up to $550 off 16-inch MacBook Pro with various models discounted heavily
• Disney and Pixar films highlight latest Apple movie sale, rentals, more from $1
• Apple’s latest 27-inch Retina 5K iMac drops $150 for a limited time

Just ahead of Black Friday 2020, Amazon is rolling out its latest initiative. In the midst of its own government regulation issues, the online giant is now turning its attention to another area of our lives: prescription drugs. Amazon Pharmacy allows shoppers to buy their various prescriptions directly online with, you guessed it, added perks for Prime members. If you’re part of Amazon’s fast delivery program, you’ll be able to save “up to 80%” off regular prices in comparison to paying without insurance alongside 2-day shipping and other perks. Full details on today’s announcement can be found below.

HyperX and Ducky are once again partnering to launch a limited-edition keyboard. This is the second time the companies have joined forces, and we’re about to get a killer looking keyboard with some awesome features. The HyperX x Ducky One 2 Mini will come in a black colorway and 60% form-factor, offering your desk a gorgeous upgrade without taking up a ton of space. What all will this keyboard have and what makes it so special? Well, we take a look at everything below the fold.

Celebrating their eighth-anniversary creating portable power solutions for the outdoor enthusiast, Jackery is taking 15% off their entire site right before the holiday season. We’ve covered many of their products in the past from the small Bolt to their biggest power station the Explorer 1000, but this time we’re taking a look at the new Jackery Solar Generator 1000 kit that consists of an Explorer 1000 and two Solar Saga 100W panels. With this combo of outputs and the ability to recharge quickly anywhere, it’s set to be a must-have for any outdoor adventure. Head below to watch the video and see it in action. 

Black Friday is starting to finally come into focus as Amazon, Walmart, and others have finally revealed their ads for Thanksgiving week. One of the final pieces of the puzzle has finally fallen into place as Target’s Black Friday ad for 2020 has now been revealed. The 36-page ad offers up some additional details on what we can expect throughout next week. This year’s ad highlights deals on the latest releases from Apple, Google, Microsoft, Sony, and more. Head below for a breakdown of what’s on the way for this year’s Target Black Friday sale.