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When Apple CEO John Ternus announced the first touchscreen Mac last month, the biggest reaction in the room wasn't for the PROLED MacBook Pro's OLED touchscreen or the thinner and lighter chassis; it was for the illuminated lid logo. It's a throwback to the light-up logos on the old MacBooks, which Apple started phasing out in 2015, and which were completely gone by the 2018 MacBook Air redesign. It's a nostalgia play, but boy did it work. It's fun!
Just like in the old days, the new logo's brightness is linked to the screen's: The brighter or dimmer the screen, the brighter or dimmer the logo. But the light-up logo on the old MacBooks was …
Starting Thursday, Whoop members can share their data from its wearables on the app's new Whoop Humans social network. Users can make their metrics, activities, and achievements visible to other Whoop wearers, post Story-like "Moments" with photos and captions, and add comments and reactions on other members' posts.
Whoop claims its platform is "entirely human," unlike other social media platforms that are "saturated with artificial intelligence, automated accounts and bots, and manufactured content."
Whoop CEO Will Ahmed says Humans is "the most verifiably human network ever launched. Every account represents a real person with a verified …
The previous-generation Oura Ring 4 is on sale for as low as $249 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, $100 off the retail price, and the first big discount on the device since July. The price varies a bit by size and color, with most silver and black models in stock at the lowest price between sizes 8 and 13. Best Buy also has an exclusive deep blue “midnight” color in stock for $279. If you’re not sure about your size, you can pick up an Oura Ring 4 sizing kit for $10 at Amazon or Target, which includes $10 in store credit towards an Oura Ring 4 purchase.
Oura Ring 4
The last-gen Oura Ring 4 is a little thicker, but offers much of the same software, sensors, and a wider range of sizes.
My colleague Victoria Song tested six different smart rings to compare their health and fitness tracking features, and Oura beat them all handily. The Oura Ring 4 improved on its predecessor with more accurate sensors, a slimmer design that leaves the competition in the dust, not to mention frequent software and feature updates. Accessing all of the features requires an active subscription, which is either $5.99 per month or $69.99 per year. The newer Oura Ring 5 is lighter and thinner, but otherwise includes the same sensors and software features as the Oura Ring 4. That makes this previous-generation deal even more appealing,
Amazon Prime subscribers can jump on a pretty nice deal happening on Ecoflow’s laptop power bank that can deliver up to 140W of power through either of its two USB-C ports. You can snag the limited-time deal happening on the black or silver-colored models for $48.99 (originally $85.79) at Amazon. The 25,000mAh / 90Wh battery is TSA-approved, and can supply a total of 170W to up to three devices sipping from it at once.
Based on specs alone, this is a fantastic value. It’d be a great fit if you own a USB-C chargeable MacBook or Windows laptop, along with a tablet, gaming handheld, or other devices you use every day. We like to recommend laptop-class power banks whenever prices drop, though they often don’t go below $80 or so for this combination of power, ports, battery capacity, and a built-in screen to monitor output. Compared to something like Anker’s popular Laptop Power Bank, the Ecoflow model is missing on really just one nicetie: built-in cables. Also, it doesn’t seem to include a USB cable, so you’ll need to provide your own.
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Director Curry Barker’s hit horror film, Obsession, has sunk to the low price of $12.99 at Amazon, Walmart, and Gruv for the 4K Blu-ray. In addition to the 4K disc, the set includes a 1080p standard Blu-ray disc of the film, as well as a digital version. The 54 percent off deal arrives just before the film leaves Peacock on November 17th. It will then likely become more affordable to rent digitally, but snagging Obsession on disc will make for a great stocking stuffer for the horror lover in your life. If you’re a first-time customer at Gruv, you can enter the code FIRSTGRUV15 at checkout to save 15 percent off the order.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you want to shop for, but Amazon’s Resale section (where it displays returned products) is knocking up to 20 percent off at checkout through November 18th. Used goods don’t exactly make for the best gifts, but it’s a savvy way to save some money if you want some accessories. Belkin’s basic, but slim Nintendo Switch 2 case is $23 in like-new condition (originally $29.99), with an extra 10 percent off at checkout. Asus’ promising ROG Kithara open-back gaming headset with Hifiman planar magnetic drivers is 20 percent off its already-discounted $179.33 price at checkout.
The best price you can get on 007 First Light is at Newegg, where the Steam PC edition costs $37.99 without the need for an offer code. IO Interactive’s third-person action game was recently discounted to around $45, but has since returned to its original $69.99 price. With the developer’s lineage in making fun, immersive spy sandboxes with the Hitman franchise, expectations were high that it’d deliver the 007 title that gamers have been craving. Our review didn’t bury the lede, proclaiming right at the top that First Light “captured the franchise’s signature spectacle,” and it delivers a bunch of mission variety to keep the action from getting stale. Read the full review.
Bricklink, a popular online marketplace that Lego bought in 2019 where fans can buy and sell parts and sets, has been down for a week and the company doesn't know when it will return. The team who runs the site has been sharing updates over the past week including estimates of when it will be back up. It was last expected to return on November 11th, according to Jay's Brick Blog, but a statement Lego shared to the site yesterday says there's currently no estimate of when BrickLink will be back online.
Lego hasn't explained exactly what happened with the marketplace, but says it "took BrickLink offline after identifying unusual activity on t …
When (or if) Ring's security camera drone flies into our homes in January, you won't get the option to pilot it yourself. The Ring Drone Cam relies entirely on an "AI Pilot" system to follow pre-programmed routes and navigate autonomously around obstacles, with no manual control option available - and an embarrassing demonstration with CBS News might reveal why.
The video, broadcast on CBS Mornings and published on Threads, shows Ring founder Jamie Siminoff allowing technology reporter Jo Ling Kent to manually fly an early version of the drone via a mobile app with integrated controls.
The countdown to Black Friday is on, and the first discounts are starting to appear. Although the shopping holiday isn’t officially until November 27th, retailers are already dropping early deals on some of our favorite tech. Of course, with prices rising across the board, a good discount doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting a historically low price. But we’re still seeing worthwhile discounts on a host of tried-and-tested gear, with more expected in the coming weeks.
Below, we’ve rounded up the best early Black Friday deals we’ve found so far. Prices could drop further as Black Friday approaches, as is always the case, but these deals are worth considering if you’d rather shop early and beat the holiday rush. We’ll continue to update this guide as more retailers launch their holiday sales, too, so be sure to check back regularly as we get closer to the main event.
Ember Mug 3 (14-ounce)
Ember’s latest smart mug is designed to keep your coffee at the ideal temperature for up to three hours, with five temp settings between 120 and 145 degrees Fahrenheit. The third-gen version is similar to prior models; however, you can now adjust the heat settings directly on the mug and throw it in the dishwasher, which wasn’t the case before.
Hisense’s 2026 CanvasTV is a 4K QLED TV that doubles as wall art when you’re not watching. It features a matte, anti-glare display and runs on Google’s excellent TV software; it’s also a great pick for gamers thanks to its snappy 144Hz variable refresh rate and a pair of HDMI 2.1 ports.
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo is a beginner-friendly 3D printer that supports four filament spools. It features an enclosed build chamber, automatic bed leveling, and a large touchscreen, making it easy to produce reliable prints.
Moft’s Trackable Tripod Wallet is a MagSafe-compatible wallet that holds two cards and folds into an adjustable phone stand or small tripod. It also supports both Apple’s Find My network and Google’s Find Hub, offers Qi wireless charging, and includes a detachable shutter remote for taking photos.
Govee’s Christmas lights offer over 130 preset lighting effects, though you can also create your own custom light displays. The IP65-rated lights feature Matter support, so they’ll work with any major smart home platform, and are sold in lengths up to 328 feet with up to 1,000 LED beads.
Govee’s Table Lamp 2 is way more fun than your average table lamp. The color-changing device boasts built-in scheduling and more than 60 dynamic lighting effects, including preset scenes for various holidays. You can even create custom color combos for when “Dandelion” and other presets just aren’t cutting it.
Birdfy’s metal smart bird feeder features a wide-angle 4K camera that lets you get an up-close look at visiting birds, along with a 1.8-liter seed capacity and a built-in solar panel for charging. It also offers free AI-powered recognition of more than 6,000 bird species.
Tessan’s universal travel adapter delivers up to 205W of combined USB charging power and can charge up to eight devices, including a pair of laptops, at the same time. It features six USB-C ports, including two that can deliver up to 140W individually, a USB-A port, and an AC outlet. It also works in over 200 countries and regions.
Bambu Lab’s P2S Combo is a 3D printer that can print in multiple colors and automatically dry its materials to help improve print quality. It also features a 5-inch touchscreen, a built-in camera for monitoring prints remotely, and AI-powered tools that can detect printing problems.
The Dreame X60 Ultra is a powerful robot vacuum and mop that does a great job of cleaning carpets, thanks to its dual roller brushes and 35,000Pa of suction. It can climb over tall thresholds, squeeze under low furniture, and automatically detach its mop pads when vacuuming carpets.
Eight Sleep’s Pod 6 automatically adjusts your bed’s temperature based on your sleep patterns, heart rate, and breathing. It features a redesigned hub that’s half the size of its predecessor and adjusts temperatures faster. The system also tracks sleep quality, detects snoring, and lets couples control the temperature on each side of the bed independently.
Flextail’s Zero Pump 2 might weigh a mere 1.7 ounces, but it can quickly inflate and deflate a sleeping pad. It comes with six nozzles and a replaceable battery that recharges via USB-C, allowing you to inflate up to 30 pads on a single charge.
The last-gen Litter-Robot 4 can monitor your cat’s visits, track their weight, and automatically separate waste from clean litter after each use, so you can go up to eight days without emptying your cat’s litter box. The so-called starter bundle also includes 20 pounds of litter, 25 waste drawer liners, a host of odor-control accessories, a litter-trapping mat, and a three-year warranty.
Headspace makes it easier to build mindfulness into your everyday life, whether you’re looking to manage stress, improve focus, or get a better night’s sleep. An annual subscription gives you access to hundreds of guided meditations, breathing exercises, and other tools for beginners and experienced users alike.
Part of Casetify’s early Black Friday sale, which offers up to 50 percent off select phone case styles, this Moonaries Illo case features playful artwork from the illustrator behind Mocha Cat. It’s available for the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro, and other iPhone models.
The Icemag 3 can wirelessly deliver up to 25W of power to compatible smartphones and up to 35W wired charging via USB-C. The 10,000mAh Qi2 charger can also act as a foldable kickstand, comes with an integrated USB-C cable that serves as a lanyard, and sports a transparent design with colorful RGB lighting.
Looking for a MacBook and device charger that’s as stylish as it is capable? Both Amazon and Sharge are selling the Pixel 140W GaN charger for $69.88 and $69.90, respectively, a $24 discount on its usual price. If you’re not in need of that much wattage but like the style, Sharge is also selling the 67W version for $19.90 ($30 off) or the 100W version for $59.90 ($16 off).
The Pixel 140 delivers up to 140W of power when using only one of its three USB-C ports, which Sharge says is capable of taking a 16-inch MacBook Pro from a flat battery to 50 percent charge in just 25 minutes. It’s 47 percent smaller than the MacBook’s included charging brick as well, which is great if you’re tight on bag space or travel frequently. The pixel display on the side has configurable brightness and orientation, and displays your current charging wattage.
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Halo fans looking for a fun weeknight project can grab Mattel’s Brick Shop Warthog on Amazon for $62.99 ($12 off), which is the lowest price we’ve seen on the brick-ified UNSC replica. The 935-piece set lets you recreate a 1:22 scale model of the iconic land vehicle, and includes a 1:64 scale metal version as well.
Windows users with Mac Mini envy might consider the Lenovo Yoga Mini, which is currently discounted to $599.99 ($460 off) at Best Buy as part of the retailer’s early Black Friday promo. The compact desktop PC features an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X memory, and 512GB of storage; it also has several fun features, including automated lighting around the system and Wi-Fi presence sensing.
While modern smartphone camera stabilization has improved dramatically, there are still plenty of situations where a motorized gimbal can help you capture a smoother shot. Fortunately, the DJI Osmo Mobile 8 is currently on sale at Amazon for $89 ($20 off), nearly matching its best price to date. It features 360-degree horizontal panning and over 10 hours of battery life on a single charge.
Every TV company is spying on you, not just LG. Like other tech companies, they collect lots of information, and while some is necessary for products to work, not all of it is - and could include details you'd prefer to keep private. Many customers are concerned about how TVs and streaming devices might be spying: listening to what you say, taking screenshots of everything you watch, storing sensitive information on your TV, and sharing your data with the cloud.
To find out what TV and streaming device companies are doing, I decided to ask every one to explain itself. I put together 17 yes-or-no questions, like "Do your TVs store any record …
Oura announced its quarterly earnings today and said it agreed to acquire Counsel Health for $625 million, after adding the company's AI chatbot to its app earlier this year. Counsel Health calls itself an "AI-native primary care company," using the app to deliver AI-generated responses and insights based on users' health data reported from their wearables that can then proceed to a conversation with one of its in-house physicians.
Oura says it expects the deal to close before the end of the year.
Oura CEO Tom Hale said in an interview with Bloomberg that the acquisition is part of a plan to connect wearables, clinical AI, and access to do …
SpaceX announced a new version of its all-in-one satellite internet terminal that integrates a dish, Wi-Fi router, and now a battery into a single device about the size of a laptop. According to some users on X who shared screenshots of invitations to order Starlink Mini 2, the dish is priced at $999, which includes a full year of Roam Unlimited service that SpaceX values at $2,100.
The Starlink Mini 2 will run for up to 4.5 hours on a full charge, SpaceX claims, but that can be expanded by hot-swapping in additional batteries that will be sold separately, or by connecting the dish to a 60W power source over USB-C.
At 0.4 ounces, the Pixel Tag is slightly lighter than the AirTag 2 and while its oblong design is longer than Apple's tracker, Google's is a bit thinner. It doesn't include a hole to attach it to keys, luggage, or other items you wan …
If you’re tired of filament jams and clogged nozzles, perhaps it’s time for a new 3D printer. Through December 1st, the Bambu Lab P2S Combo, currently one of the best models that’s easy to use, is discounted. It’s $649 at Best Buy, as well as directly from Bambu Lab. That’s $100 off the list price for the bundle, which includes the Bambu P2S printer and the AMS 2 Pro multi-filament handler for multicolor prints.
Bambu Lab P2S Combo
Bambu Lab’s P2S Combo is a 3D printer that can print in multiple colors and automatically dry its materials to help improve print quality. It also features a 5-inch touchscreen, a built-in camera for monitoring prints remotely, and AI-powered tools that can detect printing problems.
My colleague Sean Hollister praised the P2S printer for its consistency and hands-off approach to 3D printing. Automatic bed leveling, including a warning if you forget to reinstall the plate, and a bevy of sensors helps ensure every print goes smoothly. There’s a live camera feed, too, so you can check in on your prints or share a timelapse. On its own, the P2S printer is usually $549, but is also currently $100 off.
The AMS 2 Pro’s filament handler’s fully enclosed setup saves your filament from absorbing moisture and clogging the nozzle or tubes. As a result, you can go weeks between prints and fire one off from your computer without checking on colors or manually swapping filaments. The AMS 2 Pro itself is typically $299, but is currently on sale for $229, and the P2S printer supports up to four AMS 2 Pro units simultaneously.
Given everything moms do for us, it feels good to give back during the holidays. But where to start? How do you come up with a physical representation of how you feel about such a key and influential figure in your life? The possibilities seem as endless as they are daunting, but fear not, we've done the hard work for you.
To help you make the mother figure in your life feel truly appreciated, we've created a sprawling list of intriguing, lovingly curated gift ideas. From a ring watch and luxe portable gaming deck to a better robovac and an AI-powered bird feeder that brings nature to her doorstep, our list has something to fit all of you …
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If you were cool on the $149.95 original price of the 14-ounce Ember Mug 3, you might warm up to the current discount happening at Amazon, Ember, and Best Buy for several colors of the (top rack) dishwasher-safe mug. It’s 33 percent off, dropping to $99.99 — still not cheap, but cheaper, and notably just $10 more than the 10-ounce version.
The Mug 3 affords you a couple of ways to control your drink’s temperature. A power button on the bottom of the mug can cycle between five temperature presets (125 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit), or you can use the app. It includes a sipping lid, and Ember claims that the Mug 3’s battery can keep drinks hot for up to three hours with the lid on. Without it, drinks stay hot for 80 minutes, the same battery claim as the Mug 2.
As we inch closer to the gift-getting season, the Ember Mug 3 seems like a solid product to snag for a coffee or tea lover who works from home, or for parents who have their hands full with kids and could always use a cuppa.
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Criterion Collection DVDs and Blu-rays are half off through December 6th at Amazon and Barnes and Noble, meaning you have plenty of time to assemble a wishlist of movies you want to buy ahead of the holiday season. The company’s catalog of films is vast, and it’s the best place to get limited edition releases of cherished films, old and new. Some of Criterion’s recent physical releases have been a hit, especially because they’ve quickly sank in price. KPop Demon Hunters on 4K Blu-ray is just $24.99 at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Also, The Complete Kubrick boxset (currently the only way to get 4K Blu-ray versions of every one of the director’s legendary films) is half off, too, down to $299.99.
I’ve been wanting a USB-C cable that coils itself magnetically since my colleague Sean Hollister wrote about his favorites last year. That said, they tend to be a little pricey even if their tech specs are similar to cheaper cables, mostly due to the party trick. However, Werewolf (the company that makes the clever VFLEX for powering older gadgets via a USB-C power bank or wall charger) makes its own six-foot magnetic USB-C cable that’s just $12 right now (originally $27.50). It’s braided and supports up to 240W power passthrough, so it meets my criteria.
Google’s Pixel Watch 5 smartwatch is $100 off in both the Wi-Fi and LTE configurations at Amazon, though not all colors are included in the discount. The most affordable (and smallest) option is the 41mm Wi-Fi Pixel Watch 5, which costs $299.99. The larger 45mm watch face adds $30 to the price tag compared to the smaller version, whether you want Wi-Fi or LTE. One of the biggest improvements made to this generation is its GPS tracking. Google claims that it can outperform the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Garmin Fenix 8 Pro — both of which cost a lot more — and we were impressed during our hands-on testing. Victoria Song tested it in the signal-congested West Village in Manhattan, walking in zigzags in an attempt to throw off the tracking. It wasn’t perfect, but it more accurately tracked turn-by-turn movement better than the Ultra 3. Read our review.
Aura just launched a smaller version of its color E Ink frame with a handful of improvements and a more affordable price. The new Aura Ink frame features a 10-inch E Ink panel that can display more colors at a higher pixel density. It's also differentiated from the original 13-inch model with a black frame and matching mat board that helps photos stand out.
The Aura Ink 10 is now available in the US for $349, $150 cheaper than the 13-inch version, which still costs $499. The original Ink's price made it a tough sell over Aura's other frames that are available with an LCD screen as large as 15 inches for $299. The new 10-inch option makes co …
Seagate announced a new external storage solution, called the FireCuda Forge, that combines the speed benefits of an SSD with the affordability of a higher-capacity hard drive. The Forge is the first drive that's powered by the company's new Alkemi intelligent storage platform, which learns how your data is used and relocates the files you're currently using, or use most frequently, to the faster SSD.
The FireCuda Forge is now available through Seagate's online store with an 8TB hard drive for $699, or a 20TB hard drive for $899, that are both user-replaceable. However, the NVMe SSD is not included, and in the middle of a memory shortage, t …
It's difficult to overstate Nvidia's power in today's AI landscape. The company's chips are the bedrock upon which advanced AI technology in the US is being built, and demand has consistently outpaced supply for years. Nvidia has also been an influential investor in a wide range of up-and-coming AI companies in recent years, with about $99 billion worth of equity investments in frontier AI labs, neoclouds, infrastructure companies, and more. Its chief executive has even become close with President Donald Trump.
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