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While the massive Countdown Holiday sale at Target is still live through tomorrow, we now have a look at what’s to come courtesy of its latest 48-page holiday deal ad. The retailer is going toe-to-toe with the likes of Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon this year, and we now have a look at the latest batch of deals set to go live this Sunday. Check out the 48-page down below. 

We have already reviewed the new 4th Gen Scarlett lineup’s smaller and more entry-level models, so we just wanted to touch down here today with some thoughts on the pro-grade and more mid-range home studio variants that debuted earlier this year. Scope out our hands-on impressions down below.

It’s that time of year again folks, and the 2024 Game Awards are set to go live very shortly. This year’s show is set to kick-off at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT, once again hosted by internet-famous gaming personality Geoff Keighley. Keighley’s “The Game Awards” have become the annual game awards for the industry, getting bigger and more impressive as each year goes by and it’s all set to kick off shortly. Follow along with all of the awards, musical performances, and, the thing we are really all tuning in for, the world premieres, game announcements, and release dates for the most exciting upcoming titles. This is the 10th anniversary of Keighley’s Game Awards and here’s to hoping we are in for a real show!

Here are some of our favorite stocking stuffers to check out this year. I’m not sure very many people still stuff actual stockings anymore, but some do and either way, you can just think of these as some relatively affordable, thoughtful, useful, and compact gift ideas to spark some creativity. We have showcased gear we use ourselves, feature around here on a regular basis, and would love to see stuffed inside of an oversized sock on Christmas morning (or whatever you celebrate) at our houses.

When it comes to home entertainment, the XGIMI Aura 2 ultra short throw projector is one of those gadgets that makes you rethink what a home theater can be. I’ve spent the last two weeks with this powerhouse, and spoiler alert: it’s been an incredible experience. Whether you’re a movie buff, a sports fan, or just love having friends over for Netflix nights, the Aura 2 is something special. Let’s dive into why this might just be the next big thing for your living room.

This week’s Best Buy Doorbusters are now live in early access. Just like we reported previously, the next batch of ongoing holiday Doorbusters leading up to Christmas 2024 are now live in early access for Plus and Total members. Smart TV deals, laptops, Ninja cookers, Apple’s AirPods Max, and more are now up for grabs right here. Head below for a closer look. 

I recently had the opportunity to test out the P7 Plus Standing Desk from Flexispot. I have been working from a stranding desk setup for years now and prefer it, so I was excited for the opportunity to set up my new office with a shiny new desk and see what Flexispot brings in terms of function and utility. As one of Fleixspot’s top-tier standing desks currently offered, the P7 Plus is rock solid and versatile, with a few added bonuses I haven’t had in the past. I just had some trouble putting it all together and have shared my thoughts below.

Back in early September Twelve South introduced what can only be described as one of the more impressive and exciting wall chargers with its new PlugBug. Wall chargers are inherently about as useful and necessary as they are the exact opposite of exciting. But with built-in Apple Find My action…now we are talking. I have since had a chance to love every second of this thing after going hands-on and subsequently finding a permanent place for it in my Travel Kit, but there’s a new, slightly more capable version on the block now. And by on the block, I mean exclusively at Apple Stores. 

The Tapo lineup from TP-Link has really turned some heads here at 9to5Toys with an expanding selection of smart home accessories that won’t break the bank. This rings more true than ever with the new release TP-Link Tapo Matter Smart In-Wall Outlet. This functions as a standard wall outlet, but ratchets things up by being not only smart, but outfitted with Matter support as well. This means it will work with all the major smart home ecosystems, including Apple Home. Continue reading to find out more.

This is one we have been waiting for ever since the new M4 iPad Pro debuted back in May folks. Nomad is now ready to unveil the next-generation of its Leather Folio covers for Apple’s latest pro-grade iPads, and they are scheduled to go up for purchase starting today (any time now). Head below for a closer look and some clearance pricing on the previous-generation models.

PNY just unleashed a new M.2 NVMe SSD that joins its ever-growing lineup of internal drives. The brand has debuted the new CS2150 M.2 Gen 5 SSD, which is now available to purchase from Amazon in 1TB and 2TB capacities. This high-performance unit is among the fastest M.2 drives out there on the market, and you can grab one for your PC starting at $99.99 shipped. Head below for a closer look and more details.

The holiday season is fast approaching, meaning it’s that time of the year when we put together some gift guides to help you pick the best for your friends and family. We already have a few guides in place for Apple lovers, musicians, and the like, and today, we’re looking at some of our favorite PC gaming upgrades to enhance your battlestation. From must-have accessories to deck out someone’s existing gaming setup to new gaming PCs and laptops to help set up a new battlestation this holiday season, we got you covered with recommendations and deals for all the PC gamers in your life. Head below to find a curated list of the absolute best gifts for those who enjoy playing video games.

From a simple smart magnetic folio desk mat to metal MagSafe holders, elago has a long-list of unique and surprisingly useful products in its lineup. Now, the brand has debuted a new 15W wireless charging pad which is unlike anything we’ve seen before. You’re looking at a simple wireless charging pad that can deliver 15W charging speed to your iPhone wirelessly. What makes this model different from other options on the market is that it has magnets on both front and back, with which you can attach it to things like a refrigerator, a metal wall, and more. You can get this from elago’s official Amazon storefront in Black and Stone colorways, and it’s priced at $23.99 shipped. Head below for more details and a closer look.

As the Best Buy holiday deal season rolls on, it has once again landed with a sneak peek at this week’s upcoming Doorbusters. Starting this Thursday for early access members and on Friday for everyone (although not all deals will be locked behind the paid membership come Thursday), Best Buy will launch its next batch of holiday Doorbusters and we now have some details on what’s to come. Head below for the details. 

Nimble, a tech accessory brand we have featured in the past that is specifically focused on creating carbon neutral, environmentally-conscious gear, has recently launched its latest slate of charging gear for Apple’s latest tech. Now available exclusively in Apple retail locations and on the official Apple online storefront, the lineup delivers on the popular Qi2 15W power trend with a new 3-in-1 PODIUM charger, a FOLD(able) variant, a dedicated Apple Watch stand, and the one that really caught our eye, the new VALET 3-in-1 Wireless Charger. Scope them all out down below. 

We all know how difficult it can be to reliably tackle last-minute Christmas shopping, so here at 9to5Toys we are kicking off our first list of recommended gifts roughly one month in advance. Instead of going after big-ticket items, this selection is focused on affordable items that folks can benefit from each and every day. If this type of product is right up your alley, you should swing by our new Steals page and subscribe to our daily newsletter. In many regards, you can think of Steals as already-affordable everyday gear that’s now discounted even further. But enough about Steals, let’s dive in to our gift guide of everyday essentials priced from $7.

Intel has introduced a new lineup of B-series gaming graphics cards that will replace the older A-series models. The company just took the wraps off its new Arc B580 and Arc B570, both of which are based on the same Xe2 ‘Battlemage’ GPU architecture you’ll find in Intel’s Lunar Lake laptop chips. The brand’s new Arc B580 GPU carries a $249 price tag and it starts shipping on December 13, whereas the Arc 570 model is priced at $219 and will ship starting early next year on January 16. Both of these GPUs will hit Amazon and other retailers like Newegg soon, and you can learn more about them below.

If you’re looking for some unique gifts for the special people in your life and unsure how to cross those names off your holiday shopping list, today we’ve got some of our favorite smart lighting gear that make perfect Christmas gifts. Nothing sets a mood like smart lights that can switch between a massive multitude of colors and effects, and with this lineup from popular brands like Philips Hue, Govee, Nanoleaf, and more – the enjoyment has near limitless possibilities for year-round usage. Head below to see some of our favorite picks and recommendations on how to upgrade your loved one’s lives with quality ambient smart lighting.

Target is keeping the big-time deals rolling for December and we now have a look at its 44-page holiday deal ad. While much of the Black Friday offers are no more, Target will be keeping some of the notable deals alive for at least another week, according to the holiday ad, and we also know the retailer has a another big-time 3-day holiday sale inbound starting next week. Head below to browse through the 44-page, week 2 Target holiday ad and for additional details on the upcoming 3-day event. 

We are well into the Black Friday savings season, with Cyber Monday looming on the horizon, which means it’s time to round up our favorite picks for under $25 here at 9to5Toys. This year’s event has not just been confined to one day, so there’s plenty more deals you can explore at your own pace. If you’re still crossing off names from your holiday shopping list, these deals will likely make excellent gifts, even if as stocking stuffers too. You’ll find everything from insulated tumblers to compact tools, MagSafe charging pads, trackers and wallet cards, speakers, and more. You won’t want to miss out on this curated collection of our top picks, so head below and make your purchases before they’ve sold out.

Best Buy is now once again serving up a sneak peek at its next Black Friday Doorbusters set to go live later this week, and it’s another notable batch folks. We will take a look at all of the previous doorbuster deals that are still live in its Black Friday sale, as well as take a sneak peek at the eight new Black Friday Doorbusters on tap for later this week down below. 

With Black Friday officially a week away, we just got in the full ad of what we can expect during the 2024 savings season coming from Walmart. The spread includes 37 full pages of deals that will be going live in just a few more days – even cutting prices further on the already live early access savings – with massive markdowns up to 70% on an even more massive array of items like vacuums, kitchenware, cookware, laptops, kids playsets, jewelry, furniture, gaming equipment (including consoles), and so much more. For Black Friday this year, Walmart will be launching its deals ahead of the official November 29 date, with the savings carrying through to December. You can get all the details about Walmart’s upcoming event below, including important dates and the complete 37 pages of its ad scan – perfect for planning out just what you’ll be grabbing so that you’re ready to pounce once things get underway.

Okay, this is it folks, we now officially have a look at the complete 85-page Target Black Friday ad. This is indeed the main event flyer, containing all of the deals that will be live for the retailer’s official Black Friday sale. We have seen a couple early fliers from Target with a look at the early Black Friday deals, but today’s is the full thing…and it’s a massive one. 

While we are still one week out from Thanksgiving 2024 and Black Friday proper, Amazon and other major retailers have jumped well ahead of schedule to launch massive Black Friday sales starting today. From new all-time lows across the latest lineup of M4 Macs, Apple Watch models, and AirPods, to thousands in savings on power stations, deals on the best e-bikes brands, the now live Anker Black Friday sale, and some of the most sought-after smart gear out there, the early Black Friday are now flying and you’ll find running list of favorites across all of these product categories and more waiting down below.

Target is now ready to officially announced its now live and upcoming main event Black Friday deals. While we already got a look at the official Target pre-Black Friday ad scan as well as the initial details on the retailer’s multi-phase Black Friday plans this year, Target has now issued a press release with loads of additional details on its upcoming main event for shoppers, including the special three-day Black Friday event that kicks off on Thanksgiving Day, its Black Friday store hours, and even a sneak peek at some upcoming deals. 

This is it folks, the official 2024 Amazon Black Friday Week deals are going live today. This year Amazon has decided it is kicking things off well ahead of Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday proper to launch a massive selection of price drops starting today, just as we previously reported – all of the deals will be live at 12:01 a.m. PT/3:00 a.m. ET on November 21 (today). It looks like this year we will be working around the clock for over a full week to ensure the best deals are front and center for everyone leading up to what, at least used to be, the main event. 

Amazon just unleashed two new devices to update its wall-mounted smart display lineup – Echo Show 15 and Echo Show 21. The Echo Show 15, which is the smaller of the two new smart displays, is an updated model of the Echo Show 15 that debuted in 2022. The Echo Show 21 is essentially the star of the show here, sporting a 21-inch 1080p screen. Both models are said to have improved audio, camera, and a built-in smart home hub, and they are now available to purchase on Amazon for $299.99 and $399.99 shipped, respectively. Head below for a closer look and more details.

The official details on the 2024 PlayStation Black Friday deals are now finally here folks! While Nintendo and Xbox have already shown their hands, Sony has now finally taken to the official PlayStation Blog to detail its 2024 Black Friday deals. Everything will be kicking of this week across all major retailers, the official PlayStation Store, direct.playstation.com, and the PlayStation Gear store. Head below for a closer look at this year’s 2024 PlayStation Black Friday deals. 

As we get deeper into November, we’re getting more and more LEGO news and reveals, mostly on upcoming building sets that will be released in the coming year, like the 77037 Aloy and Varl vs Shell-walker and Sawtooth set or the four new Botanical builds. We’ve also seen some pre-Black Friday deals over at Amazon coming in and taking up to 40% off a massive list of LEGO sets – both new, older, and retired – which is still going. The LEGO Group has also officially unveiled the details of the upcoming Insiders Weekend 2024, which will be kicking off in a few days and offering some offers and GWP during the scheduled period. We’ve also got some answers to your LEGO Black Friday and Cyber Monday questions, which you can head below to learn more on.

Walmart is now giving up the details for its official 2024 Black Friday sale. While we already featured the massive 40-page ad for the early sale event that has now come and gone, as we previously reported the Walmart sale will come in two phases and we now have the official details on the second and final half of the event. We now have the official start time for Walmart’s Black Friday Deals sale as well as more information on its Cyber Monday event and even a sneak peek at pricing on a host of products that will be on sale come next week. Head below to scope out the official details on the 2024 Walmart Black Friday sale. 

As we have already been extensively reporting on this year, Best Buy has decided to run a series of major early Black Friday events leading right up to the main event all month-long. Alongside the “Black Friday Deals Right Now” sale that is loaded with price drops on headphones, small kitchen appliances, action cameras, Apple gear, Chromebooks, gaming controllers, smart home products, and more, Best Buy is launching a batch of Black Friday Doorbusters every week and has now once again served up a look at what is going to be on tap for this week. 

With so many retailers and brands kicking things off so early for the biggest shopping season of the year, we are touching down today with the best early Black Friday deals to shop right now. Best Buy has launched early doorbusters this week, we are tracking the best prices of all-time on Amazon’s popular 4K streaming sticks, we have MacBooks at up to $550 off, and the list goes on. Add in a massive $1,200 price drop on Samsung’s epic 55-inch 4K Odyssey gaming monitor, an all-time low on the latest GoPro, hundreds in savings on some of the best e-bikes in the game, and new lows on Anker power stations, and you’re looking at one of the best slates of early deals we have seen in recent memory. Head below to scope out our favorite early Black Friday deals you can score right now. 

Update: Newegg’s Black Friday 2024 sale is now live with huge savings on gaming PCs, laptops, GPUs, and many other components. More details of the sale along with a 28-page ad highlighting the deals are waiting for you below in the original post.

Newegg typically offers huge discounts on gaming PCs, laptops, peripherals, and more, and we now have our first look at its highly anticipated 2024 Black Friday ad. Newegg will have plenty of items on sale during Black Friday and pretty much all of them are highlighted in this whopping 28-page Black Friday ad. The retailer’s official Black Friday sale goes live on November 21, and you’ll have until November 30 to snag the deals. There’s already a pre-Black Friday sale happening at Newegg right now with price protection and an extended return period, so be sure to check it out after you’re done getting more details of the sale below.

Just a day after Macy’s 2024 early access Black Friday sale kicked off, we’re already getting the full ad of what to expect from the outlet’s official 2024 sale that will begin later in the month. There are 31 pages of upcoming deals here, with price cuts on everything from Nike apparel, cosmetics, appliances, bedding, shoes, coats, and more. This year’s full Black Friday sale at Macy’s will be kicking off days ahead of the post-Thanksgiving event, with the deals continuing through the rest of the month. All the details about Macy’s 2024 Black Friday savings are down below, with dates and all 31 pages of the ad scan, which you can browse and plan ahead of the savings going live, at your own leisure.

One of the hottest items on tap for Black Friday 2024 is the new Apple Watch Series 10 that just released back in September. Walmart got off to the races this year in its early Black Friday sale that went live last week (and is still live) with the lowest prices we have tracked to date across the lineup just before Amazon decided to get in on the action and match all of those deals while also offering new all-time low pricing on the GPS + Cell models as well as the higher-end Titanium variants. However, in our continued effort to uncover the best possible prices on everything, it now looks there is another deal on the horizon for Apple’s Series 10 wearable that undercuts both of them. 

Razer has taken the wraps off a new docking station called the Razer USB 4 Dock. This all-in-one hub, as the name implies, is powered by USB 4, and it’s a versatile unit that adds as many as 14 ports to improve your workstation, making it easier to connect all your favorite peripherals to your PC. This new Razer USB 4 dock costs $229.99 shipped and it’s now available to purchase on Amazon in Black and Mercury colorways. Head below for a closer look and some more details on what this USB hub brings to your desk.

Anyone looking to score a new Nintendo Switch this holiday season is going to want to take note of this upcoming Black Friday deal. Nintendo has already unleashed the details on its official upcoming Black Friday sale, including prices on Switch games, select hardware, and more, but there is an upcoming deal on the OLED Switch Mario Kart holiday bundle that needs to be on your radar. While there will be several retailers, from Best Buy and Amazon to Walmart, and more, serving up deals on Switch consoles over the next two weeks, at this point Target has them all beat with as much as $155 in savings on the way. 

Black Friday is one of the best times to upgrade your battlestation with huge savings on gaming laptops, desktops, and other gear from brands like Alienware, Samsung, Lenovo, and more. So for our next round of Best of Black Friday features, we’re diving into the most notable PC gaming gear. Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are already running early Black Friday discounts and deals on pretty much everything from gaming monitors to smaller peripherals like SSDs, keyboards, and more. Today, we’re giving you a curated one-stop shopping list of our favorite PC gaming deals during the holiday shopping season, highlighting both the deals that are live right now along some insights on what to expect over the next few weeks. Head below for more details on the best Black Friday PC gaming deals.

We’re bringing you the full 20 pages of Macy’s official 2024 early access Black Friday ad, which is coming to us as the sale goes live, with up to 70% being taken off coats, men’s designer suits, women’s shoes, bedding, and more. These deals are arriving well ahead of the full official kick-off that Macy’s is planning later in the month, but that doesn’t mean you should sit back and wait, as some of these early access savings are limited to one-day-only deals or will be disappearing as others take its place. We’ve provided some additional information below and be sure to browse through the full 20-page ad scan that has been provided, as well.

While Staples already issued an official press release for its upcoming Black Friday sale, we now have our hands-on the entire 15-page official 2024 Staples Black Friday ad. Again we have already featured some of these upcoming deals previously as well as the November 17 start time, but you can now browse through the entire official Black Friday ad for a closer look at everything that will be on sale down below. 

Amazon unleashed the details on its Black Friday sale this morning and now it’s ready to give up to goods for the 2024 Amazon Cyber Monday sale. Not only is Amazon’s official Black Friday Week deals starting off well ahead of Thanksgiving this year, but it will also be getting a head start on Cyber Monday – as in the exact second Black Friday ends. Head below for a closer look at when the Amazon Cyber Monday sale starts and we have some early details and prices on the actual deals here today. 

We’re continuing our Best of Black Friday posts today with a look at the best current deals on power stations and their respective bundle options. Folks across the country and beyond have been steadily investing more and more in the industry for a variety of reasons – whether it’s for on-the-go travel needs, short-term off-grid support, or home backup when emergencies rear their ugly heads. Regardless of your needs, it’s a great time to get in on your starting or continuing investments with the major brands on the market offering some of the best deals of the year. On top of the massive discounts we’re seeing across the board, we’re also seeing plenty of bonus savings in the form of flash sales, additional savings after reaching certain purchase thresholds, and even free gifted gear. Today, we’re giving you a curated one-stop shopping list of our favorite deals during the savings season, with units from Anker SOLIX, Bluetti, EcoFlow, and Jackery. Head below to check out our favorite picks and also get links to the full sales.

We now have the complete official 2024 BJ’s Wholesale Black Friday doorbusters ad, with 60 pages detailing the upcoming deals on everything from TVs, monitors, laptops, massage chairs, coffee makers, toys, portable Bluetooth speakers, and more starting from $9. This year’s Black Friday BJ’s sale will be kicking off well ahead of November 29 with all these doorbusters – and even some additional cash back rewards on TVs, specifically. All the details we have on this Black Friday sale can be found below – plus, be sure to browse through the 60 pages of the ad scan at your leisure.

Target has kicked off a pre Black Friday sale, featuring 40 pages of unmissable deals that are now live until November 16. From huge savings of up to 50% on holiday essentials like Christmas trees to some solid deals on Disney gear, LEGO sets, and even kitchen and home essentials like appliances and bedding, Target has something for everyone. These deals are now live alongside Target’s Black Friday Deals of the Day sale, and they’re all ready to go now. Head below for more details and a closer look at Target’s Deal Days 2024 sale.

It looks like Black Friday is getting a new official start date this year as Amazon has just confirmed that its official Black Friday Week sale will kick off on November 21, 2024. While it is customary for Amazon to launch deals well ahead of Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, this year it has officially confirmed deals will be going live more than a week before that. It is safe to say this can be considered early Black Friday deals to some degree, but Amazon is saying customers will be able to “explore millions of Amazon deals across more than 35 categories starting November 21.” 

Google has now detailed its 2024 Black Friday sale, and it is officially set to kick off on November 21, 2024. While we have already seen a series of big-time early deals on Pixel 9 handsets, the new Pixel 3 Watch, and the latest Pixel Buds Pro 2, as detailed in our Best of Black Friday 2024 – Google feature piece yesterday, Google has now officially announced the November 21 start date for its official Black Friday sale alongside some details on pricing on a wide range of its most sought-after tech. Head below for all of the details on the official Google Black Friday sale. 

We now have the details on the upcoming Staples Black Friday deals. This year the retailer is going to be running “two weeks of incredible savings” on everything from the usual Staples office supply gear right through to Apple products, PC laptops, holiday cards, shipping services, Xbox, and more with a series of daily deals and timed events at up to 60% off. Head below for all of the details on the Staples Black Friday sale including starts times, store hours, and more.