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UPDATE: Nov. 25, 2023, 8:00 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest pricing and availability on unlocked phone deals. Best early Cyber Monday unlocked phone deals at a glance: Best Apple iPhone deal Apple iPhone 14 Plus (128GB) $779.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best Samsung Galaxy phone deal Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (256GB) $1,299.99 (save $500) Get Deal Best Google Pixel deal Google Pixel 8 (128GB) $549 (save $150) Get Deal Best OnePlus deal OnePlus 11 5G (128GB) $549.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best Motorola deal Motorola moto g stylus (64GB) $149.99 (save $50) Get Deal There's always one person at every holiday gathering who's so desperately in need of a new phone. You know the type: Their screen is a spiderweb of cracks, they're always glued to an outlet because their clunker won't hold a charge, or they're asking someone else to text them the group shots because theirs turned out blurry. Don't be that person. SEE ALSO: I blind-tested 20 iPhone users on which takes better pics: iPhone 15 Pro Max or Pixel 8 Pro Anyone due for an upgrade right now will have no trouble finding a deep Cyber Monday discount on an unlocked phone at major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. (Going the unlocked route eliminates the hassle of needing to coordinate a trade-in or a new data plan.) Read on for a list of the best deals we've spotted so far, including markdowns on iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, OnePlus, and Motorola models we've reviewed and loved: SEE ALSO: Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday: Which day is better for shopping? Note: All newly added deals are marked with a , while deals with a have dropped to an all-time low price. Deals with a strikeout were either sold out or expired at the time of writing. iPhone dealsNote: The Apple Store will give you a free gift card worth up to $75 when you buy an iPhone 14, 13, or SE there through Nov. 27. Pre-owned Apple iPhone SE, 2nd Generation (64GB) — $179.99 $219.99 (save $40) Pre-owned Apple iPhone 11 (128GB) — $379.99 $449.99 (save $70) Pre-owned Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB) — $399.99 $429.99 (save $30) Pre-owned Apple iPhone 12 (128GB) — $449.99 $559.99 (save $110) Pre-owned Apple iPhone 14 (128GB) — $645.99 $679.99 (save $35) Pre-owned Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB) — $679.99 $839.99 (save $180) Apple iPhone 14 (128GB) — $679.99 $729.99 (save $50) Apple iPhone 14 Plus (128GB) — $779.99 $829.99 (save $50) + free 3-month Apple TV subscription Pre-owned Apple iPhone 14 Pro (128GB) — $849.99 $899.99 (save $50) Samsung Galaxy dealsSamsung Galaxy A53 5G (128GB) — $390 $449.99 (save $59.99) Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (128GB) — $324.99 $449.99 (save $125) Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (128GB) — $399.99 $599.99 (save $200) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (128GB) — $435 $499.99 (save $64.99) Samsung Galaxy S23+ (256GB) — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200) Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (256GB) — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200) Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB) — $899.99 $1,199.99 (save $300) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 (256GB) — $948.88 $1,059.99 (save $111.11) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (256GB) — $1,500 $1,799.99 (save $299) Google Pixel dealsGoogle Pixel 7a (128GB) — $374 $499 (save $125) Google Pixel 7 (128GB) — $449 $599 (save $150) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Google Pixel 8 (128GB) — $549 $699 (save $150) Google Pixel 7 Pro (128GB) — $649 $849 (save $150) Google Pixel 7 Pro (256GB) — $749 $999 (save $250) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Google Pixel 8 Pro (128GB) — $799 $999 (save $200) Google Pixel Fold (256GB) — $1,399 $1,799.99 (save $400) OnePlus dealsOnePlus Nord N30 5G (128GB) — $229.99 $299.99 (save $70) OnePlus 11 5G (128GB) — $629.99 $699.99 (save $70) Motorola dealsMotorola moto g pure (32GB) — $99.99 $159.99 (save $60) Motorola moto g play (32GB) — $99.99 $169.99 (save $70) Motorola moto g stylus (128GB) — $126.99 $199.99 (save $73) Motorola moto g stylus (64GB) — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50) Motorola moto g 5G (128GB) — $179.99 $249.99 (save $70) Motorola moto g power 5G (256GB) — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Motorola edge (128GB) — $239.99 $549.99 (save $310) Motorola edge (256GB) — $349.99 $599.99 (save $150) ThinkPhone by Motorola (256GB) — $359.99 $699.99 (save $340) Motorola edge+ (512GB) — $599.99 $799.99 (save $200) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Motorola razr (128GB) — $499.99 $699.99 (save $200) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Motorola razr+ (256GB) — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Nothing dealsNothing Phone 2 (128GB) — $549 $599 (save $50) Nothing Phone 2 (256GB) — $599 $699 (save $100) Nothing Phone 2 (512GB) — $649 $799 (save $150) Nokia dealsNokia G100 (128GB) — $99.99 $199.99 (save $100) Nokia C300 (32GB) — $119.99 $139.99 (save $20) View the full article

UPDATE: Nov. 25, 2023, 7:40 p.m. EST This article has been updated with the latest early Cyber Monday gaming deals on games, consoles, accessories, and more. Best early Cyber Monday gaming deals for 2023: Best PlayStation deal 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' $29.99 at PlayStation Direct (save $40) Get Deal Best Xbox deal 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' Ragnarok Edition $20.99 at Best Buy (save $59) Get Deal Best Nintendo deal Nintendo Switch 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle $299 at Amazon (save $71) Get Deal Best PC gaming deal Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset $99.99 at Amazon (save $80) Get Deal Cyber Weekend is always a wonderful time for gamers. Console bundles, massive game discounts, extra perks with your purchases — the retail world really takes care of us during the holiday shopping season. And this year is no different. In fact, it may even be better, because the supply chain issues that plagued new-gen console production for the past few years are seemingly over (knock on wood). Yes, that means if you want a PlayStation 5, you can actually get one now. We never thought we'd see the day. SEE ALSO: The best handheld gaming consoles of 2023 As we do every year, we're rounding up all the best deals that you can during Black Friday and into Cyber Week, from individual games to accessories and everything in between. Whether you're mainly a PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo player, there's something here for you. Just make sure to keep checking back occasionally, because we'll be updating this page with new deals as they come in throughout the big shopping event. Note: All newly added deals are marked with a , while deals with a have dropped to an all-time low price. Deals with a strikeout were either sold out or expired at the time of writing. PlayStation deals Opens in a new window Credit: Respawn Entertainment Our pick: 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor' $29.99 at GameStop (save $40) Get Deal Why we like itWhat's that? You haven't played the best Star Wars game of all time? Well, let's change that — Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the sequel to 2019's excellent Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, is $40 off the original price for Black Friday. Snag your copy in the PlayStation Store and embark on a galactic journey like you've never seen before. PlayStation gamesA Plague Tale: Requiem — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30) Assassin's Creed Mirage — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10) Assassin’s Creed Origins Gold Edition — $19.99 $99.99 (save $80) Assassin's Creed Valhalla — $14.99 $59.99 (save $45) Atomic Heart — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III + Limited Collector's Box — $99 $149 (save $50) Call of Duty: Vanguard — $15 $59.99 (save $44.99) Control — $7.49 $29.99 (save $22.50) Cyberpunk 2077 & Phantom Liberty Bundle — $56.79 $70.99 (save $14.20) Dead Space — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35) Deathloop — $10 $39.99 (save $29.99) Demon's Souls — $29.39 $69.99 (save $40.60) Dying Light 2 Stay Human — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30) Final Fantasy XVI — $41.99 $69.99 (save $28) Forspoken — $17.50 $59.99 (save $42.49) Ghostwire: Tokyo — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30) God of War Ragnarok — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30) Gotham Knights Deluxe Edition — $22.49 $89.99 (save $67.50) Grand Theft Auto V — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20) Horizon Forbidden West — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20) Just Dance 2024— $29.99 $59.99 (save $30) The Last of Us Part I — $39.89 $69.99 (save $30.10) Like a Dragon: Ishin! — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35) Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition — $39.89 $69.99 (save $30.10) Mortal Kombat 1 — $48.99 $69.99 (save $21) Need For Speed Unbound — $27.99 $79.99 (save $52) NBA 2K24 Kobe Bryant edition — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30) NHL 23 — $24.99 $69.99 (save $45) NHL 24 — $32.99 $69.99 (save $37) The Quarry — $9.99 $69.99 (save $60) Red Dead Redemption 2 — $19.79 $59.99 (save $40.20) Resident Evil 4 — $39.59 $59.99 (save $20.40) Resident Evil Village — $15.99 $39.99 (save $25) Sonic Frontiers — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30) Sonic Superstars — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25) Stray — $22.49 $29.99 (save $7.50) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge — $24.99 $34.99 (save $10) PlayStation hardwareConsoles PlayStation 5 + Modern Warfare III Bundle — $539.99 $569.99 (save $30) PlayStation 5 + Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Bundle — $499.99 $559.99 (save $60) PlayStation 5 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition bundle — $599.99 PlayStation 5 Slim (non-bundle) — $499.99 PlayStation 5 Slim + Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Bundle — $499.99 $559.99 (save $60) PlayStation 5 Slim + Call of Duty Modern Warfare III Bundle — $499.99 Controllers PlayStation 5 DualSense controller — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30) PlayStation 5 DualSense controller (Midnight Black) — $65.99 $69.99 (save $4) PlayStation 5 DualSense controller (Gray Camouflage) — $69.99 $74.99 (save $5) PlayStation 5 DualSense controller (Galactic Purple) — $49 $74.99 (save $25.99) Headsets HyperX CloudX Stinger Core gaming headset — $24.99 $39.99 (save $15) Turtle Beach Recon 70 gaming headset — $35.33 $39.95 (save $4.62) Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 gaming headset — $34.95 $59.95 (save $25) Razer Kraken gaming headset — $59.99 $79.99 (save $20) HyperX Cloud II gaming headset — $84 $99.99 (save $15.99) Turtle Beach Stealth 600 gaming Headset — $99.99 $119.99 (save $20) Logitech G Astro A30 Lightspeed gaming headset — $189.99 $229.99 (save $40) Logitech G Astro A30 Lightspeed gaming headset (Mandalorian edition) — $189 $229 (save $40) More PlayStation dealsSubscriptions 12-month PlayStation Plus membership — save up to 30% Storage expansion WD_BLACK 1TB SN850X NVMe Internal SSD — $79.99 $159.99 (save $80) WD_BLACK 1TB SN850X NVMe Internal SSD with Heatsink — $79.99 $179.99 (save $100) Seagate PS5 NVMe Internal SSD (1TB) — $99.99 $124.99 (save $25) Western Digital 1TB P40 Game Drive SSD — $99.99 $179.99 (save $80) Seagate Portable 5TB External Hard Drive — $99.99 $124.99 (save $25) WD_BLACK 5TB P10 Game Drive — $112.99 $149.99 (save $37) WD_Black 4TB Performance Internal Hard Drive — $139.99 $189.99 (save $50) Misc. OIVO PS5 controller charger station — $18.24 $24.99 (save $6.75) TotalMount wall mount for PS5 — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15) Xbox deals Opens in a new window Credit: Ubisoft 'Assassin's Creed Valhalla' Ragnarok Edition $24.99 at Xbox (save $55) Get Deal Why we like itWith the smaller, more focused Assassin's Creed Mirage just recently being released, some AC fans may still be clamoring for the open-world style that has now become the franchise's bread and butter. Assassin's Creed Valhalla will certainly scratch that itch — it's massive, and it's a direct predecessor to Mirage, so you'll probably want to play it anyway. You can pick up a copy of the Ragnarok edition at the Xbox store for just $24.99, a full $55 off the original price. Xbox gamesA Plague Tale: Requiem — $15 $59.99 (save $44.99) Assassin's Creed Mirage — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10) Back 4 Blood — $7.50 $59.99 (save $52.49) The Callisto Protocol Day One Edition — $9.99 $69.99 (save $60) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III + Limited Collector's Box — $99 $149 (save $50) Control Ultimate Edition — $9.99 $39.99 (save $30) Cyberpunk 2077 & Phantom Liberty Bundle — $63.99 $79.99 (save $16) Diablo IV Digital Deluxe Edition — $53.99 $89.99 (save $36) EA Sports FC 24 — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40) FC 24 — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35) Gotham Knights — $12.50 $69.99 (save $57.49) Grand Theft Auto V — $14.99 $39.99 (save $25) Immortals Fenyx Rising Gold Edition — $14.99 $99.99 (save $85) LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga — $14.99 $59.99 (save $45) Little Nightmares I & II Bundle — $14.99 $49.99 (save $35) Madden NFL 23 — $12.50 $59.99 (save $47.49) Madden NFL 24 — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40) Marvel's Midnight Suns Enhanced Edition — $10 $69.99 (save $59.99) Mortal Kombat 1 — $48.99 $69.99 (save $21) The Quarry — $9.99 $69.99 (save $60) Red Dead Redemption — $23.99 $29.99 (save $6) Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare Pack — $7.99 $9.99 (save $2) Red Dead Redemption 2 — $19.79 $59.99 (save $40.20) Resident Evil 4 — $48.99 $59.99 (save $21) Resident Evil Village — $9.99 $39.99 (save $30) Redfall — $17.50 $69.99 (save $52.49) Sonic Frontiers — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30) Sonic Superstars — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25) Starfield — $55.99 $69.99 (save $14) Street Fighter 6 — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) Star Wars Jedi: Survivor — $41.99 $69.99 (save $28) The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Complete Edition — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30) Xbox hardwareConsoles Xbox Series S (Certified Refurbished) — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50) Xbox Series S Gilded Hunter bundle — $299.99 Xbox Series S Starter bundle — $249.99 $349.98 (save $100) Xbox Series X Diablo IV bundle — $439.99 $559.99 (save $120) Xbox Series X Forza Horizon 5 bundle — $499.99 $559.99 (save $60) Xbox Series S starter bundle — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50) Xbox Series X 1TB SSD Bundle Desert Ops — $499.99 Controllers Xbox Wireless Controller (Stellar Shift Special Edition) — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30) Xbox Wireless Controller (Remix Special Edition) — $71.99 $84.99 (save $13) Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (White) — $104.99 $129.99 (save $25) Xbox Wireless Controller (Gold Shadow Special Edition) — $45 $69.99 (save $24.99) Headsets Xbox One Chat Headset — $12.99 $24.99 (save $12) HyperX CloudX Stinger Core gaming headset — $24.99 $39.99 (save $15) HyperX CloudX Stinger Core gaming headset — $34.95 $59.95 (save $20) Xbox Wireless Headset — $89.99 $99.99 (save $10) HyperX Cloud II gaming headset — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50) SteelSeries Arctis 9X wireless gaming headset — $99.99 $193.50 (save $93.51) Logitech G Astro A30 Lightspeed gaming headset — $189.99 $229.99 (save $40) More Xbox dealsStorage expansion Seagate Starfield Special Edition Game Drive (2TB External Hard Drive) — $94.99 $109.99 (save $15) Seagate External Hard Drive for Xbox (4TB) — $109.99 $134.99 (save $25) WD_Black 1TB C50 Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S — $124.98 $149.99 (save $25.01) Seagate Storage Expansion Card For Xbox Series XS (1TB) — $129.99 $219.99 (save $90) WD_Black 4TB Performance Internal Hard Drive — $139.99 $189.99 (save $50) Subscriptions Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 14-day subscription — $1.00 ($16.99 per month after) Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 3-month subscription — $29.99 $40.29 (save $10.30) Xbox Game Pass Core 12-month subscription — $47.89 $73.19 (save $25.30) Nintendo Switch deals Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' bundle $299 at Amazon (save $71) Get Deal Why we like itNintendo's go-to holiday bundle gets you a standard (non-OLED) Switch, a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and a three-month Nintendo Switch Online membership (you'd spend almost $370 if you bought each piece separately). The bundle went live two months earlier than usual this year, and it's still in stock at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Target, Walmart, and in the My Nintendo Store. That could change at a moment's notice as we head deeper into the holiday season, so consider yourself warned. Nintendo Switch gamesBayonetta 3 — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18) The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35) Fire Emblem Engage — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18) Kirby and the Forgotten Land — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30) LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Deluxe Edition — $20.99 $69.99 (save $20) Luigi's Mansion 3 — $39 $59.99 (save $20.99) Octopath Traveler II — $39 $59.99 (save $20.99) Red Dead Redemption — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15) Sonic Frontiers — $23.99 $59.99 (save $36) Super Mario Maker 2 — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) Super Mario Odyssey — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) Tetris Effect: Connected — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20) Yoshi's Crafted World — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) Nintendo Switch hardwareConsoles Nintendo Switch (Geek Squad Certified Refurbished) — $269.99 $299.99 (save $30) Nintendo Switch Lite (Refurbished) — $169.99 $199.99 (save $30) Nintendo Switch Lite (Isabelle’s Aloha Edition) Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bundle — $199.99 $259.98 (save $59.99) Nintendo Switch Lite (Timmy & Tommy’s Aloha Edition) Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bundle — $199 $259.98 (save $60.98) Nintendo Switch – OLED Model (Geek Squad Certified Refurbished) — $299.99 $349.99 (save $50) Nintendo Switch – OLED Model The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition (Geek Squad Certified Refurbished) — $299.99 $359.99 (save $60) Nintendo Switch — OLED Model Mario Kart 8 Limited Bundle — $359.99 $409.95 (save $49.96) Controllers and accessories Hori Split Pad Pro for Nintendo Switch — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10) PowerA Joy-Con Comfort Grips for Nintendo Switch — $9.88 $14.99 (save $5.11) PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18) Rematch Glow Wireless Controller: Super Star— $44.74 $93.99 (save $49.25) Memory cards SanDisk 128GB microSDXC Card — $12.99 $18.99 (save $6.00) SanDisk 512GB microSDXC Card — $46.99 $129.99 (save $83) PC gaming deals Opens in a new window Credit: Razer Razer BlackShark V2 Pro gaming headset $99.99 at Amazon (save $80) Get Deal Why we like itThe first-generation Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is the comfiest gaming headset we've tested: With FlowKnit memory foam ear cushions and a padded headband, you can wear it for hours at a time without getting a headache. It comes equipped with immersive THX Spatial Audio, intuitive on-ear controls, and a crystal-clear mic, and it works with PlayStation and Nintendo Switch consoles in addition to PCs. PC gaming peripheralsMonitors Acer 31.5-inch Nitro XV2 gaming monitor — $499.99 $1,099.99 (save $600) Acer 31.5-inch Predator XB3 gaming monitor — $699.99 $1,199.99 (save $500) Razer Raptor 27 1440P 165Hz — $349.99 $799.99 (save $450) Samsung 24-inch Odyssey G32A FHD 165Hz gaming monitor — $129.99 $249.99 (save $120) Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G65B QHD 240Hz curved gaming monitor — $399.99 $699.99 (save $300) Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G7 WQHD 240Hz QLED curved gaming monitor — $469.99 $699.99 (save $230) Samsung 49-inch Odyssey CRG9 120Hz QLED curved gaming monitor — $799.99 $1,199.99 (save $400) Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 240Hz QLED curved gaming monitor — $899.99 $1,499.99 (save $600) Headsets HyperX Cloud Alpha — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40) HyperX Cloud Flight — $79.99 $139.99 (save $60) + free Call of Duty in-game items Lenovo Legion H500 Pro — $76.99 $99.99 (save $23) Logitech Astro A30 (The Mandalorian Edition) — $149.94 $249 (save $99.06) Razer BlackShark V2 X — $52.99 $59.99 (save $7) RUNMUS K8 gaming headset — $18.99 $59.99 (save $41) SteelSeries Arctis 7+ — $109 $139.00 (save $30) Keyboards SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL RGB Gaming Keyboard — $34.98 $44.98 (save $10) Logitech G213 Prodigy Gaming Keyboard — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35) Razer Huntsman V2 TKL Tenkeyless Gaming Keyboard — $44.99 $149.99 (save $105) Razer BlackWidow Chroma V2 Tournament Edition — $69.99 $139.99 (save $70) Alienware AW410K RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30) ASUS ROG Strix Scope NX TKL | 80% Gaming Mechanical Keyboard — $83.99 $119.99 (save $36) ASUS ROG Falchion NX 65% Wireless Keyboard — $119.99 $149.99 (save $30) Logitech MX Mechanical Mini — $129.99 $149.99 (save $20) SteelSeries Apex 7 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $92.99 $159.99 (save $67) Corsair K70 RGB PRO Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $109.99 $169.99 (save $60) Logitech G915 Lightspeed RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $159.99 $249.99 (save $90) Mics Corsair M65 RGB Ultra wireless — $115.99 $149.99 (save $14) HyperX Pulsefire Core — $14.99 $29.99 (save $15) + free Call of Duty in-game items Logitech G502 Hero — $38.95 $79.99 (save $40) Logitech PRO X SUPERLIGHT — $99.99 $159.99 (save $60) Razer Basilisk Ultimate with charging dock — $79.99 $169.99 (save $90) Razer Naga X — $39.99 $79.99 (save $40) SteelSeries Aerox 3 — $38.99 $59.99 (save $21) Gaming laptop dealsGaming laptops under $500 HP Victus 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $449.99 $799.99 (save $350) MSI GF63 15-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel i5-11400H, NVIDIA RTX 3050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $591.97 $699 (save $107.03) Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $489.99 $569.99 (save $80) Gaming laptops under $1,000 Acer Nitro 5 (Intel Core i7-12500H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $599.99 $799.99 (save $200) HP Victus 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS Processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $603 $699.99 (save $96.99) Lenovo LOQ (AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $649.99 $949.99 (save $300) Lenovo LOQ 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i5-13420H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $679.99 $949.99 (save $270) Asus TUF A17 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5 4600H, GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $696.11 $799.99 (save $103.88) Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $749.99 $1,049 (save $299.01) MSI Thin GF63 (12th Gen Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $799.99 $999 (save $199.01) Gigabyte 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel i7-12650H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $799.99 $1,099.99 (save $300) Lenovo Legion 5 (AMD Ryzen 7 7735H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $869.99 $999.99 (save $130) Acer Nitro 17 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS Octa-Core, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $969 $1,199.99 (save $230.99) Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core i5-13450HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $899.99 $1,199.99 (save $300) Lenovo Legion Slim 5i Gen 8 (Intel Core i5-13500H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $930.99 $1,349.99 (save $419) HP OMEN 16.1-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99 $1,399.99 (save $400) Gaming laptops $1,000 and up MSI Raider GE76 (Intel Core i7-12700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99 $1,599.99 (save $600) Asus TUF Gaming F17 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,049.99 $1,249.99 (save $200) Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,199.99 $1,599.99 (save $400) Dell G15 5530 Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7-13650HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,159.99 $1,449.99 (save $290) MSI Stealth 16-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7 13620H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,499.99 $1,849.99 (save $350) MSI Vector GP68HX (Intel Core i9-12900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 16GB. RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,599 $1,899 (save $300) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,599.99 $2,199.99 (save $600) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core i9-13980HX, GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,699.99 $1,999.99 (save $300) Lenovo Legion Slim 7i Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i9-13900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,749.99 $2,099.99 (save $350) Razer Blade 14 Gaming Laptop (AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,799.99 $3,499.99 (save $1,700) Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptop (12th Gen Intel 14-Core i9, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,799.99 $2,199.99 (save $400) Razer Blade 17 Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,999.99 $3,199.99 (save $1,200) Alienware m16 (Intel Core i9-13900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,099.99 $2,699.99 (save $600) Alienware m18 (AMD Ryzen 9-7845HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,389.99 $2,999.99 (save $610) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (Intel Core i9, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,499.99 $2,699.99 (save $200) Alienware X16 R1 (Intel Core i9-13900HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,614.99 $3,249.99 (save $635) Meta Quest VR headset dealsMeta Quest 2 (128 GB) + $50 Meta Quest store credit — $249 $349.99 (save $150.99) Meta Quest 2 (256GB) — $299 $349.99 (save $50.99) Meta Quest 2 (128GB) + Logitech Chorus Off-Ear Integrated Audio — $299.98 $399.98 (save $100) Meta Quest 2 (256 GB) + Elite Strap + Battery — $418 $469.98 (save $51.98) Meta Quest 3 (128GB) + Asgard's Wrath II — $499.99 Meta Quest 3 (256GB) + Asgard's Wrath II — $499.99 Meta Quest accessory dealsHead straps BOBOVR M1 Plus Head Strap for Meta Quest 2 — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30) Kiwi Design Comfort Head Strap for Meta Quest 2 — $29.98 $49.99 (save $20.01) Destek QH1 Head Strap with Retractable Headphones for Meta Quest 2 — $24.99 $36.99 (save $12) Kiwi Design Headphone Head Strap Compatible for Meta Quest 2 — $55.99 $79.99 (save $25) Face covers Apexinno VR Silicone Face Pad Cover for Meta Quest 3 — $7.99 $13.99 (save $6) Kiwi Design Face Cushion Pad for Meta Quest 2 — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10) KKCOBVR K2 Face Cover with Cooling Fan for Meta Quest 2 — $30.99 $43.99 (save $13) Controller grips JHZWD Controller Grips for Meta Quest 3 — $12.79 $19.99 (save $7.20) Kiwi Design Upgraded Controller Grips for Meta Quest 2 — $19.99 $28.99 (save $9) Zyber Rechargeable Controller Grips for Meta Quest 2 — $28.71 $39.99 (save $11.28) Charging docks and battery packs Saqico Battery Pack for Oculus Quest 2 — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10) VeeR Charging Dock for Quest 2 — $23.99 $36.99 (save $13) Bioherm Head Strap with Battery for Oculus Quest 2 — $31.99 $45.99 (save $14) Bioherm Charging Dock for Oculus Quest 2 — $54.99 $79.99 (save $25) BOBOVR M2 Pro Battery Pack Head Strap for Meta Quest 2 — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20) NexiGo Enhanced Charging Dock for Meta Quest 2 — $58.99 $94.99 (save $36) BOBOVR M2 Plus Head Strap Twin Battery Combo for Meta Quest 2 — $79.99 $119 (save $39.01) Link cables Zyber Link Cable (16 feet) – $8.49 $16.99 (save $8.50) Amavasion Link Cable (16 feet) — $15.97 $29.99 (save $14.02) Syntech Link Cable (16 feet) — $16.99 $25.99 (save $9) Kiwi Design Link Cable (16 feet) with Cable Clip — $16.99 $24.99 (save $8) Kuject Link Cable (20 feet) — $21.99 $31.99 (save $10) View the full article

UPDATE: Nov. 25, 2023, 7:15 p.m. EST This story has been updated with current pricing/availability, LEGO deals, and Sonos speaker deals. Best Buy's top early Cyber Monday deals at a glance: Best TV deal LG 48-inch A2 Series OLED 4K TV $549.99 + free 3-month Apple TV+ subscription (save $750) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple iMac (Apple M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $1,234.05 (save $64.95) Get Deal Best tablet deal Lenovo Yoga 7i, 16-inch (Intel Core i5-1335U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $549.99 (save $300; extra $50 off for paid My Best Buy members) Get Deal Best tablet deal Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (Intel Core i5-1235U, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) with Surface Pro Keyboard $999.99 + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription (save $540) Get Deal Best monitor deal HP OMEN 27-inch QHD Gaming Monitor $299.99 (save $129.01) Get Deal Best gaming deal 'Super Mario Party' + Red & Blue Joy-Con Bundle $99.99 (save $39.99) Get Deal Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort 45 $199 (save $130) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Fitbit Charge 6 $99.96 (save $60) Get Deal Best kitchen appliance deal Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo $799.95 (save $200) Get Deal Best smart home deal Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera Security Bundle $279.99 (save $320; extra $30 off for paid My Best Buy members) Get Deal Best Buy's Black Friday event is well underway — but that's almost old news at this point, and Cyber Monday is quickly on its heels. The retailer kicked off its 2023 holiday sale a week early on Friday, Nov. 17 (same as Amazon). It's running for nine whole days through Saturday, Nov. 25, and features a slew of deals across a wide variety of categories — from TVs to laptops, smart home devices, and video games. SEE ALSO: Best Buy Drops will tell you about high-profile product launches, limited edition bundles, and deals before they drop All Best Buy Black Friday deals are available in limited quantities with no rain checks, and items that sell out right away may not get restocked later on. This is especially true for any products featured in its new app-exclusive Best Buy Drop program. Some discounts are included in Best Buy's Deal of the Day category, so they won't be around for long. Below, we're keeping a running list of the best Black Friday and early Cyber Monday deals at Best Buy. Check back often, because we'll be continuously updating it throughout the sale. SEE ALSO: Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday: Which day is better for shopping? Heads up: Best Buy sometimes messes with products' original prices, making deals appear better or worse than they actually are, so we cross-check its listings with brand and manufacturer sites whenever possible. As such, you may see some price discrepancies between the MSRPs on its product pages and our (correct) deal breakdowns below. Note: All newly added deals are marked with a . Deals with a strikeout were either sold out or expired at the time of writing. TV deals Opens in a new window Credit: LG Our pick: LG 48-inch A2 Series OLED 4K TV $549.99 (save $750) + free 3-month Apple TV+ subscription Get Deal Why we like itBudget-friendly OLED TVs are relatively rare — as are discounts that exceed the 50% mark among big-name brands like LG. This is a match of a members-only deal we first saw during Best Buy's 48-Hour Flash Sale in mid-October, which was meant to compete with Prime Big Deal Days (Amazon's October Prime Day sale). More early Cyber Monday TV deals at Best BuyLG TVs LG 43-inch UQ75 Series 4K TV — $249.99 $329.99 (save $80) LG 50-inch 75 Series QNED TV — $499.99 $599.99 (save $100) LG 55-inch UQ70 Series 4K TV — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200) LG 55-inch 75 Series QNED TV — $599.99 $799 (save $199.01) LG 65-inch UQ70 Series 4K TV — $399.99 $599.99 (save $200) LG 65-inch 75 Series QNED TV — $699.99 $999 (save $299.01) LG 75-inch 75 Series QNED TV — $949.99 $1,399 (save $449.01) LG 75-inch 80 Series QNED TV — $1,099.99 $1,799.99 (save $700) LG 77-inch B3 Series OLED TV — $1,799.99 $3,299.99 (save $1,500) LG 86-inch UR7800 Series 4K TV — $899.99 $1,249.99 (save $350); extra $100 off for paid My Best Buy members Samsung TVs Samsung 43-inch QN90C Neo QLED TV — $999.99 $1,199.99 (save $200) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Samsung 50-inch Q80C QLED TV — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Samsung 50-inch QN90C Neo QLED TV — $1,099.99 $1,599.99 (save $500) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Samsung 55-inch TU690T 4K TV — $297.99 $379.99 (save $82) Samsung 55-inch QN85C Neo QLED TV — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Samsung 55-inch QN90C Neo QLED TV — $1,399.99 $1,999.99 (save $600) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Samsung 65-inch QN85C Neo QLED TV — $1,299.99 $1,999.99 (save $700) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Samsung 65-inch S90C OLED TV — $1,599.99 $2,599.99 (save $1,000) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Samsung 65-inch QN90C Neo QLED TV — $1,699.99 $2,799.99 (save $1,100) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Samsung 65-inch QN800C Neo QLED 8K TV — $2,599.99 $3,499.99 (save $900) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Samsung 75-inch TU690T 4K TV — $579.99 $749.99 (save $170) Samsung 75-inch QN90C Neo QLED TV — $2,399.99 $3,299.99 (save $900) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Samsung 85-inch QN85C Neo QLED TV — $2,299.99 $3,799.99 (save $1,500) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Samsung 85-inch QN90C Neo QLED TV — $2,799.99 $4,799.99 (save $2,000) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Sony TVs Sony 43-inch X77L 4K TV — $349.99 $449.99 (save $100) Sony 50-inch X77L 4K TV — $449.99 $529.99 (save $80) Sony 50-inch X85K 4K TV — $599.99 $699.99 (save $100) Sony 55-inch X80K 4K TV — $599.99 $699.99 (save $100) Sony 55-inch X85K 4K TV — $699.99 $849.99 (save $150) Sony 55-inch BRAVIA XR A80L OLED TV — $1,399.99 $1,699.99 (save $300) Sony 65-inch X80K 4K TV — $699.99 $849.99 (save $150) Sony 65-inch BRAVIA XR X93L Mini-LED TV — $1,599.99 $1,999.99 (save $400) Sony 65-inch BRAVIA XR A80L OLED TV — $1,699.99 $2,199.99 (save $500) Sony 75-Inch BRAVIA XR X90L LED TV — $1,499.99 $1,999.99 (save $500) Sony 75-inch BRAVIA XR X93L Mini-LED TV — $2,499.99 $2,999.99 (save $500) Sony 77-inch BRAVIA XR A80L OLED TV — $2,699.99 $3,199.99 (save $500) Sony 85-inch X80K LED 4K TV — $1,399.99 $1,599.99 (save $200) Sony 85-inch BRAVIA XR X90L 4K TV — $1,999.99 $2,499.99 (save $500) Fire TVs Toshiba 43-inch C350 Series 4K Fire TV — $189.99 $279.99 (save $90) TCL 40-inch Class S3 S-Class Fire TV — $99.99 $229.99 (save $130) Amazon 65-inch Class Omni QLED Fire TV — $589.99 $799.99 (save $210) Insignia 55-inch Class F30 Series Fire TV — $199.99 $349.99 (save $150) + free 3-month subscription to Apple TV Apple deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple iMac (M3) $1,234.05 (save $64.95) Get Deal Why we like itThis is the first-ever discount on the new 24-inch iMac, which was announced at Apple's "Scary Fast" event in late October. (Note that Amazon was matching it at the time of writing.) The base configuration's M3 chip has an 8-core CPU and an 8-core GPU, plus 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It's said to be up to twice as fast as the 2021 model with an M1 chip — which also happens to be on sale for Black Friday — but with pastel colorways and a 4.5K Retina, it looks pretty much identical to its predecessor. It comes with a matching Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard. More early Cyber Monday Apple deals at Best BuyMacBooks Apple MacBook Air, 13.3-inch (Apple M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $749.99 $999 (save $149.01) Apple MacBook Air, 13.6-inch (Apple M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $949 $1,099 (save $150); extra $50 off for paid My Best Buy members Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (Apple M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,299 (save $250); extra $50 off for paid My Best Buy members Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (Apple M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,449 $1,599 (save $150); extra $50 off for paid My Best Buy members Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (Apple M2 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,599 $1,999 (save $400) Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (Apple M3 Pro, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,299 $2,499 (save $200); extra $50 off for paid My Best Buy members Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (Apple M3 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,999 $3,199 (save $200); extra $50 off for paid My Best Buy members Macs Apple Mac mini (Apple M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $499 $599 (save $100) Apple iMac (Apple M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,299 (save $199.01) iPads Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (64GB) — $349 $449 (save $100) Apple iPad Pro, 12.9-inch (512GB) — $1,329 $1,399 (save $70); extra $80 off for paid My Best Buy members AirPods Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) with Lightning Charging Case — $89.99 $40 (save $40) Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) with Lightning Charging Case — $139.99 $169 (save $29.01) Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C Charging Case — $189.99 $249 (save $59.01) Apple AirPods Max — $449.99 $549.99 (save $100) Apple Watches Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm) — $739 $799 (save $60) Apple accessories Apple AirTag (4-Pack) — $80 $99 (save $19) Apple Magic Mouse — $67.99 $79 (save $11.01) Apple Pencil (1st Generation) with USB-C to Pencil Adapter — $79 $99 (save $20) Apple Pencil (2nd Generation) — $89 $129 (save $40) Apple Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro — $259 $299 (save $40) Apple Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad Pro — $299 $249 (save $40) HomePod Apple HomePod mini — $94.99 $99 (save $4.01) Apple HomePod (2nd Generation) — $284.99 $299 (save $14.01) Laptop deals Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Our pick: Lenovo Yoga 7i, 16-inch $549.99 (save $300); extra $50 off for paid My Best Buy members Get Deal Why we like itFeaturing a 13th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, this 16-inch convertible laptop hails from Lenovo's incredibly popular Yoga series, which is known for versatile 2-in-1 models with sleek, premium designs and sturdy 360-degree hinges. It's relatively rare to see a laptop with that much memory in the sub-$600 price range, and it's even rarer to find a Yoga for less than $500: You can lock it in at just $499.99 if you're a paid (Plus or Total) member of the My Best Buy program. More early Cyber Monday laptop deals at Best BuyTraditional laptops Lenovo Ideapad 1 (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $129.99 $199.99 (save $70); extra $30 off for paid My Best Buy members Lenovo Ideapad 3i (Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $279.99 $499.99 (save $220) HP Laptop 17-cp2033dx (AMD Ryzen 3 7320U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $319.99 $549.99 (save $230) Lenovo Slim Pro 7 (AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $899.99 $1,199.99 (save $300) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra (Intel Core i7-13700H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,799.99 $2,399.99 (save $600) 2-in-1 laptops HP Envy x360 14-es0013dx (Intel Core i5-1335U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $499.99 $849.99 (save $350) Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, 15.6-inch (Intel Core i7-1360P, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99 $1,549.99 (save $550); extra $50 off for paid My Best Buy members Chromebooks Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (MediaTek Kompanio 500 MT8183C, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $129 $169.99 (save $40.99) Acer Chromebook 315 (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $139 $219.99 (save $80.99) HP Chromebook 14a-ne0013dx (Intel Celeron N4120, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $149 $299 (save $150) Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook (MediaTek Kompanio 520, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $149 $319 (save $170) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook (Intel Processor N100, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $179 $349 (save $170) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook (Intel Pentium Silver N6000, 8GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $249 $479 (save $230) HP Chromebook x360 14b-cb0033dx (Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $249 $419 (save $170) Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2, 4GB RAM, 128G eMMC) — $269 $379 (save $110) Acer Chromebook Plus 515 (Intel Core i3-1215U, 8GB RAM, 128GB UFS) — $269 $399.99 (save $130.99) ASUS Chromebook Plus (AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) — $299 $499 (save $200) Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2, 8GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) — $329 $499 (save $170) HP Chromebook Plus 15a-nb0033dx (Intel Core i3-N305, 8GB RAM, 128GB UFS) — $349 $499 (save $150) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook Plus (Intel Core i3-1315U, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) — $379 $499 (save $120) Acer Chromebook 516 GE (Intel Core i5-1240P, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $449 $649.99 (save $200.99) Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (Intel Core i5-1335U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $469.99 $699.99 (save $230) ASUS Chromebook Flip CX5 (Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $499 $699 (save $200) Gaming laptops HP Victus 15-fb1013dx (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $449.99 $799.99 (save $350) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS, AMD Radeon RX7600S, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $749.99 $1,099.99 (save $350) Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 (Intel i5-13500HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $799.99 $1,199.99 (save $400) MSI Stealth 14 Studio (Intel Core i7-13620H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,499.99 (save $400) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (Intel Core i9-13900H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,499.99 $1,949.99 (save $450) Tablet deals Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Our pick: Microsoft Surface Pro 9 with Surface Pro Keyboard $999.99 (save $540) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Get Deal Why we like itMicrosoft's 13-inch Surface Pro 9 is a premium detachable tablet with an impressive 15-hour battery life, a vibrant 3:2 touchscreen, and crisp 1080p cameras (including a front-facing selfie camera that supports logins via facial recognition). Its 12th-gen Intel processor makes it a little outdated, but it performed well enough in testing to secure a 4/5 rating and an Editors' Choice Award from our sister site, PCMag. The configuration with an Intel i5 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage comes with a Surface Pro Keyboard (worth $139.99) at Best Buy, where it's currently on sale for $999.99 — a 35% total savings. More early Cyber Monday tablet deals at Best BuyAmazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) — $79.99 $139.99 (save $60) Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite (32GB) — $99.99 $159.99 (save $60) Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 (32GB) — $139.99 $229.99 (save $90) Amazon Fire Max 11 — $149.99 $229.99 (save $80) Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (64GB) — $199.99 $349.99 (save $150) Monitor deals Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Our pick: Samsung 43-inch Odyssey Neo G7 Smart Gaming Monitor $499.99 (save $500) Get Deal Why we like itFeaturing a 3840 x 2160 resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, a peppy 1ms response time, and an adjustable base, this 43-inch gaming monitor from Samsung's Odyssey line is a very solid choice that can do justice to AAA games. Best Buy's deal price saves you 50%. More early Cyber Monday monitor deals at Best BuyHP M22f FHD Monitor — $89.99 $144.99 (save $55) LG 24-inch FHD IPS Monitor — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20) Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G51C Gaming Monitor — $249.99 $349.99 (save $100) Dell 32 Curved Gaming Monitor S3222DGM — $239.99 $349.99 (save $110) HP OMEN 27-inch QHD Gaming Monitor — $299.99 $429.99 (save $129.01) Samsung 34-inch ViewFinity S65UA Ultra-WQHD Curved Monitor — $449.99 $599.99 (save $150) Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW3423DWF — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200) Samsung 43-inch Odyssey Neo G7 Smart Gaming Monitor — $499.99 $999.99 (save $500) LG 45-inch UltraGear OLED Curved Gaming Monitor — $1,199.99 $1,699.99 (save $500); extra $200 off for paid My Best Buy members Gaming deals Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Our pick: 'Super Mario Party' + Red & Blue Joy-Con Bundle $99.99 (save $39.99) Get Deal Why we like itYou'll need a few spare controllers to play Super Mario Party with pals. This package deal bundles a copy of the game with Red and Blue Joy-Con for just $100, which is $40 less than what you'd pay for them separately. It's one of Nintendo's Black Friday offers for the 2023 season, and it's a Best Buy exclusive. More early Cyber Monday gaming deals at Best BuyPlayStation PlayStation DualSense wireless controller (Midnight Black or White) — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20) PlayStation DualSense wireless controller (Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, Gray Camouflage, Galactic Purple, Starlight Blue, Nova Pink, or Cosmic Red) — $49.99 $74.99 (save $25) Sony INZONE H9 Gaming Headset — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50) PlayStation 5 (Slim) Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Bundle — $499.99 $569.98 (save $69.99) PlayStation 5 (Slim) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III Bundle — $499.99 $569.98 (save $69.99) Xbox Xbox Series S Starter Bundle — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50) Xbox Series X — $449.99 $499.99 (save $50) + free $50 Best Buy gift card; extra $50 off for paid My Best Buy members Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Bundle — $299.99 $369.99 (save $70) Nintendo Switch OLED Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Bundle — $349.99 $408.99 (save $59.99 + three months of Nintendo Switch Online membership included) Headphone and earbud deals Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Our pick: Bose QuietComfort 45 $199 (save $130) Get Deal Why we like themWe've tested and loved the QC 45s, a great-sounding and ridiculously comfy pair of premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones. (I'm literally wearing some as I write this — they're the best.) They've hit a new record-low price for Black Friday, which makes them a budget-friendly alternative to the newer Bose QC Ultra. More early Cyber Monday headphone and earbud deals at Best BuyHeadphones Anker Soundcore Q20i — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30) JBL Live 660NC — $99.99 $199.99 (save $100) Beats Solo 3 — $99.99 $199.99 (save $100) Beats Studio Pro — $169.99 $349.99 (save $180) Sony WH-1000XM5 — $329.99 $399.99 (save $70) Bose QuietComfort Ultra — $379 $429 (save $50) Earbuds JBL Tune 235NC — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50); extra $10 off for paid My Best Buy members Beats Studio Buds — $89.99 $149.99 (save $60) Anker Soundcore Sleep A10 Sleep Earbuds — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40) Google Pixel Buds Pro — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80) PowerBeats Pro — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50) Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro — $159.99 $229.99 (save $70) Jabra Elite 10 — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50) Bose QuietComfort Ultra — $249 $299 (save $50) Sony WF1000XM5 — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50) Speakers Sonos One SL Speaker — $159.20 $199.99 (save $40.79) Sonos Era 100 Speaker — $199 $249 (save $50) Sonos Beam (Gen 2) — $399 $499 (save $100) Smartwatch dealsGarmin Garmin Instinct 2 — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100) Garmin Instinct 2S — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100) Garmin Instinct 2 Solar — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100) Garmin Instinct 2S Solar — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100) Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Surf Edition — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100) Garmin Forerunner 255S — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100) Garmin Instinct 2X Solar — $349.99 $449.99 (save $100) Garmin Instinct 2X Solar Tactical Edition — $399.99 $499.99 (save $100) Fitbit Fitbit Ace 3 — $49.95 $79.95 (save $60) Fitbit Inspire 3 — $69.95 $99.95 (save $30) Fitbit Charge 6 — $99.95 $159.95 (save $60) Fitbit Versa 4 — $149.95 $199.95 (save $50) Dyson dealsDyson Supersonic Origin Hair Dryer — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100) Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum — $349.99 $569.99 (save $220) Dyson Pure Hot+Cool HP01 purifying heater + fan — $379.99 $529.99 (save $150) Dyson V15 Detect Extra Cordless Vacuum — $599.99 $799.99 (save $200); extra $50 off for paid My Best Buy members Dyson Purifier Humidify + Cool — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200) Vacuum dealsShark Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum — $129.99 $229.99 (save $100) Bissell CleanView Allergen Lift-Off Pet Vacuum — $136.89 $236.89 (save $100) Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro — $199.99 $329.59 (save $129.60) Shark Vertex DuoClean — $249.99 $449.99 (save $200) Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200) Kitchen appliance dealsAir fryers Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer — $279.95 $349.95 (save $70) Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro — $319.95 $399.95 (save $80) Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro — $399.95 $499.95 (save $100) Blenders Vitamix Immersion Blender — $124.99 $149.95 (save $24.96) Vitamix Explorian E310 — $289.99 $349.95 (save $59.96) Vitamix Ascent Series 2300 — $449.95 $499.95 (save $50) Vitamix Ascent Series 2500 — $499.95 $549.95 (save $50) Vitamix Ascent Series 3500 — $574.95 $699.95 (save $125) Vitamix Professional Series 750 — $579.95 $629.95 (save $50) Coffee makers De'Longhi All-in-One Coffee & Espresso Maker — $249.95 $299.95 (save $50) De'Longhi TrueBrew Drip Coffee Maker — $449.95 $499.95 (save $50) Composting machines FoodCycler by Vitamix Eco 5 — $499.95 $599.95 (save $100) Espresso machines De'Longhi Stilosa Espresso Machine — $99.95 $119.95 (save $20) De'Longhi Dedica Arte Espresso Machine — $249.95 $299.95 (save $50) De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Espresso Machine — $499.95 $699.95 (save $200) De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Espresso Machine — $499.95 $799.95 (save $300) De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Espresso Machine, Metal — $599.95 $799.95 (save $200) De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Espresso Machine — $599.95 $899.95 (save $300) De'Longhi La Specialista Prestigio Espresso Machine — $699.95 $899.95 (save $200) De'Longhi Dinamica Plus Espresso Machine — $1,299.95 $1,699.95 (save $400) Ice makers GE Profile Opal 1.0 Nugget Ice Maker With Side Tank — $399 $519 (save $120) GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker — $449 $599 (save $150) GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank — $499 $649.99 (save $150.99) GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker with 1 Gallon XL Side Tank — $549 $699 (save $150) Stand mixers KitchenAid Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer (5.5-quart) — $249.99 $449.99 (save $200) Pizza ovens Breville Smart Oven Pizzaiolo — $799.95 $999.95 (save $200) Toaster ovens Breville Mini Smart Oven — $127.99 $159.95 (save $31.96) Breville Smart Oven Pro — $223.95 $279.95 (save $56) Smart home dealsHome security equipment Arlo Essential Indoor Camera — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40) Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera — $69.99 $129.99 (save $60) Arlo Essential Wired Video Doorbell — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50) Arlo Essential XL Spotlight Camera — $89.99 $149.99 (save $60) Arlo Essential Video Doorbell Wire-Free — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50) Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera (2-pack) — $249.99 $379.99 (save $130) Arlo Essential Spotlight 4-Camera System — $259.99 $449.99 (save $190) Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera Security Bundle — $279.99 $599.99 (save $320); extra $30 off for paid My Best Buy members EufyCam 3 Pro 3-Camera system — $519.99 $679.99 (save $160) Mesh WiFi routers and systems eero 6 — $69.99 $89.99 (save $20) eero 6+ — $89.99 $139.99 (save $50) eero 6 (2-pack) — $109.99 $139.99 (save $30) eero Pro 6 — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80) eero 6+ (2-pack) — $154.99 $239.99 (save $85) eero 6 (3-pack) — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40) eero Pro 6E — $179.99 $249.99 (save $70) eero Pro 6 (2-pack) — $179.99 $299.99 (save $120) eero 6+ (3-pack) — $194.99 $299.99 (save $105) eero Pro 6 (3-pack) — $239.99 $399.99 (save $160) eero Pro 6E (2-pack) — $279.99 $399.99 (save $120) eero Pro 6E (3-pack) — $399.99 $549.99 (save $150) Streaming devices Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite — $15.99 $92.99 (save $14) Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen) — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20) Roku Express 4K+ — $24.99 $39.99 (save $15) Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25) Roku Streaming Stick 4K — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20) Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) Amazon Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) — $109.99 $139.99 (save $30) Unlocked phone dealsGoogle Pixel 7 (128GB) — $449 $599 (save $150) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Google Pixel 7 Pro (256GB) — $749 $999 (save $250) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (128GB) — $399.99 $599.99 (save $200) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (256GB) — $899.99 $1,199.99 (save $300) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription OnePlus Nord N30 5G (128GB) — $229.99 $299.99 (save $70) OnePlus 11 5G (128GB) — $629.99 $699.99 (save $70) Motorola moto g power 5G (256GB) — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Motorola edge+ (512GB) — $599.99 $799.99 (save $200) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Motorola razr (128GB) — $499.99 $699.99 (save $200) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription Motorola razr+ (256GB) — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300) + free 1-month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription LEGO dealsLEGO Minecraft The Fox Lodge — $15.99 $19.99 (save $4) LEGO Icons Succulents — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10) LEGO Icons Wildflower Bouquet — $47.99 $59.99 (save $12) LEGO Disney 100 Years of Disney Animation Icons — $47.99 $59.99 (save $12) LEGO Botanical Collection Flower Bouquet — $47.99 $59.99 (save $12) LEGO Star Wars the Mandalorian helmet — $55.99 $69.99 (save $14) LEGO Star Wars Captain Rex Helmet — $55.99 $69.99 (save $14) LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog — $59.99 $79.99 (save $20) LEGO Marvel Infinity Gauntlet — $63.99 $79.99 (save $16) View the full article

UPDATE: Nov. 25, 2023, 6:15 p.m. EST This story has been updated with the latest pricing and availability of Meta Quest headsets ahead of Cyber Monday. Best early Cyber Monday Meta Quest deals of 2023: Best bundle deal Meta Quest 2 (128 GB) + Carrying Case Bundle $305.29 at Amazon (save $54.69) Get Deal Best accessory deal Kiwi Design Face Cushion Pad for Meta Quest 2 $29.98 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal Best headset-only deal Meta Quest 2 (128 GB) + $50 Amazon credit $249 at Amazon (Save $50 and get $50 in Amazon credit) Get Deal VR hasn't always been the most accessible hobby in the gaming space. Case in point: Some VR headsets cost $1,000. A lot of them also require a PC to get them working, which is another huge barrier to entry for plenty of gamers. The Meta Quest has changed that with its relatively affordable headsets that don't sacrifice quality (especially with the Meta Quest 2, which you can now get for as little as $249). And now that the Meta Quest 3 just launched, there's never been a better, more accessible entry point into the world of VR. SEE ALSO: The best handheld gaming consoles of 2023 If you're looking to hop on the VR train (or snatch an awesome gift for someone else), Black Friday season is a great time to pick up a headset. A bunch of Meta Quest headsets, bundles, and accessories are on sale for the big event, and we've rounded up all the best deals for you to peruse below. See you in the virtual world, and be sure to keep checking back on this page — we'll be updating it with more deals as they go live. SEE ALSO: The XREAL Air glasses are over $100 off for Black Friday Best bundle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Our pick: Meta Quest 2 (128 GB) + $50 Amazon credit $249 (save $50.99) Get Deal Why we like itWhile the Meta Quest is $50 off pretty much everywhere ahead of Cyber Monday, Amazon is offering a sweet additional $50 in credit when you purchase a Meta Quest 2 headset by Nov. 23. To get this offer, click "redeem" on the Meta Quest 2 product page, add the product to your cart, and your credit will automatically be sent to your email within 24 hours of purchase. Best Buy is also offering an additional credit deal, but you get credit to the Meta Store, not to Best Buy. Amazon's deal gives you a general Amazon credit that you can use for pretty much anything. More early Cyber Monday Meta Quest headset dealsMeta Quest 2 (128 GB) + $50 Meta Quest Best Buy credit — $249 $349.99 (save $150.99) Meta Quest 2 (256GB) — $299 $349.99 (save $50.99) Meta Quest 2 (128 GB) + Carrying Case Bundle — $304.94 $359.98 (save $55.03) Meta Quest 2 (128GB) + Logitech Chorus Off-Ear Integrated Audio — $299.98 $399.98 (save $100) Meta Quest 2 (256 GB) + Elite Strap + Battery — $418 $469.98 (save $51.98) Meta Quest 3 (128GB) + Asgard's Wrath II — $499.99 Meta Quest 3 (256GB) + Asgard's Wrath II — $649.99 Meta Quest accessory dealsHead straps BOBOVR M1 Plus Head Strap for Meta Quest 2 — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30) Kiwi Design Comfort Head Strap for Meta Quest 2 — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20) Destek QH1 Head Strap with Retractable Headphones for Meta Quest 2 — $24.99 $49.99 (save $12) Kiwi Design Headphone Head Strap Compatible for Meta Quest 2 — $55.99 $79.99 (save $25) Face covers Apexinno VR Silicone Face Pad Cover for Meta Quest 3 — $7.99 $13.99 (save $6) Kiwi Design Face Cushion Pad for Meta Quest 2 — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10) KKCOBVR K2 Face Cover with Cooling Fan for Meta Quest 2 — $30.99 $43.99 (save $13) Controller grips AMZDM Controller Grip for Meta Quest 2 — $12.59 $13.99 (save $1.40) JHZWD Controller Grips for Meta Quest 3 — $12.79 $19.99 (save $7.20) Kiwi Design Upgraded Controller Grips for Meta Quest 2 — $19.99 $28.99 (save $5) Zyber Rechargeable Controller Grips for Meta Quest 2 — $28.71 $39.99 (save $11.28) Charging docks and battery packs Saqico Battery Pack for Oculus Quest 2 — $17.93 $29.99 (save $12.06) VeeR Charging Dock for Quest 2 — $23.99 $36.99 (save $13) Bioherm Head Strap with Battery for Oculus Quest 2 — $31.99 $45.99 (save $14) Bioherm Charging Dock for Oculus Quest 2 — $43.99 $79.99 (save $36) BOBOVR M2 Pro Battery Pack Head Strap for Meta Quest 2 — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20) NexiGo Enhanced Charging Dock for Meta Quest 2 — $58.99 $94.99 (save $36) BOBOVR M2 Plus Head Strap Twin Battery Combo for Meta Quest 2 — $79.99 $119 (save $39.01) Link cables Zyber Link Cable (16 feet) – $8.49 $16.99 (save $8.50) Amavasion Link Cable (16 feet) — $19.97 $29.99 (save $10.02) Syntech Link Cable (16 feet) — $19.99 $25.99 (save $6) Kiwi Design Link Cable (16 feet) with Cable Clip — $19.99 $24.99 (save $5) Kuject Link Cable (20 feet) — $24.99 $31.99 (save $7) View the full article

UPDATE: Nov. 25, 2023, 6:03 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest top picks for early Cyber Monday deals, including new Hydroflask and Stanley discounts. Once two distinct deal shopping days, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have basically merged into one enormous shopping extravaganza. The lines really began to blur when the world shut down in 2020 and brick-and-mortar stores hosted online sales in lieu of in-person Black Friday events. In 2023, those lines are practically nonexistent. Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday — what's the difference?Way back in the age of MySpace and AIM — aka 2005 — the National Retail Federation debuted the term "Cyber Monday" after realizing that the Monday after Thanksgiving saw a flood of online sales. This was likely due to shoppers using their faster internet connections at work on Monday morning to snag deals, or at least that's what they credited it to. That, of course, and the fact that online retailers wanted some of that holiday shopping bread, too. Thus, two distinct deal shopping days were born: Black Friday, for those who wanted to shop in stores the day after Thanksgiving, and Cyber Monday, for those who liked shopping from the comfort of their homes. These days, there's little — if any — real difference between the two due to the alleged "death of retail." Everyone and everything is online, so why wouldn't Black Friday be? Based on our years of experience covering both, we can truly say neither is a "better" day to shop. It really comes down to what you're looking for and how much demand there is for it. How long is Black Friday?It's honestly silly at this point to even call it Black Friday. It's no longer just on Friday — it's a full two-month affair. Major retailers like Walmart and Best Buy started dropping official Black Friday deals as early as October and will continue until the clock strikes midnight at the close of the Friday following Thanksgiving. At that point, it's Cyber Monday (yes, even though it's actually Saturday). We don't make the rules. The deals won't change too much, but the search terms and official site banners will. When do Cyber Monday deals start?Officially, Cyber Monday starts on Monday, Nov. 27 in 2023. Unofficially, you'll see sales coined "Cyber Monday" as early as Saturday, Nov. 25. It's all very confusing, but if you think of the Cyber Week language as interchangeable, it helps. Cyber Monday sales will more than likely continue throughout the week. Like Black Friday, it's more than just a single day of savings at this point. Are there better deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?If you see a solid deal, grab it, no matter which sale title it falls under. There's not a tremendous amount of distinction anymore in terms of discounts on particular products as there has been in previous years. Historically, Black Friday was the day to buy a TV or a popular toy and Cyber Monday was the day to buy a laptop or PC. This is still a solid rule to follow, as TV deals tend to be more dramatic and widespread for Black Friday and laptop deals for Cyber Monday. But with the blurred lines of Cyber Week, many of these deals may cross over. As noted at BlackFriday.com, "Some TV deals will feature flashy discounts during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but they might not have the specs you're after." TL;DR: The deals will be great for both shopping days, but it all depends on what you're after. Have your specs in mind and when you see a deal, grab it. You don't want to run the risk of it selling out. The best Black Friday deals so far: Mashable editors' choiceIf you're searching for a massive list of Black Friday deals across all retail behemoths, check out our giant Black Friday deals post. We'll be updating it throughout the weekend and into Cyber Monday to keep you in the know of all the best deals. Below, we've curated a list of the Mashable editors' favorite Black Friday deals for 2023: Best early Cyber Monday Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) $499.99 at Amazon (save $99.01) Get Deal Why we like itIf you're looking for the "sweet spot" of iPad models, you'll find it in the iPad Air, according to Mashable's Stan Schroeder. It has an M1 chip, which will power you through tasks like gaming and audio editing without a hitch — and it won't cost you the $800-plus that an iPad Pro with the same chip would. This base model is slightly on the smaller side when it comes to storage, but luckily, the 256GB Air is also on sale for $99 off — which still puts it a good $150 below the 128GB iPad Pro. Basically, if you want something a bit less basic than the standard iPad but don't want to shell out, the Air is your perfect in-between. And at $499.99, it's back down to its lowest price ever — and the price we saw it sit at for the entirety of Prime Day. Read our full review of the 2022 iPad Air. More early Cyber Monday Apple dealsAirPods Apple AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case — $139.99 $169 (save $29.01) AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C Charging Case — $189.99 $249 (save $59.01) Apple Watches Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS, 41mm) — $329 $399 (save $70) Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + cellular, 45mm) — $459 $529 (save $70) iPads 2021 iPad (WiFi, 256GB) — $399 $479 (save $80) iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $499.99 $599 (save $99.01) Best early Cyber Monday Dyson deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Our pick: Dyson V15 Detect Absolute Vacuum $549.99 at Walmart (save $200) Get Deal Why we like itSitting at $200 off at both Walmart and Dyson, the V15 Detect Absolute is one of our favorite vacuums. It's right in the sweet spot of price and suction power and features the coveted laser technology that shows you how disgusting your floors really are. The "Absolute" in this model means that it comes with a full slew of accessories: the Fluffy Optic laser head, the Digital Motorbar cleaner head, the hair screw tool, and three others, in addition to a wall dock. Read our full review of the Dyson V15 Detect vacuum. More early Cyber Monday Dyson dealsVacuums Dyson V8 Origin — $249.99 $429.99 (save $180) + free $25 Target gift card Dyson V11 — $399.99 $569.99 (save $170) Dyson Outsize Plus — $449.99 $599.99 (save $150) Best Black Friday Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Our pick: Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023 release) with TP-Link Kasa Smart Color Bulb $39.99 at Amazon (save $73) Get Deal Why we like itAmazon is notorious for putting out great Echo bundles on Black Friday, and this year is no exception. This bundle would normally cost you about $113, but was marked down to just $39.99 at the time of writing. You'll score the 2023 version of the Echo Show 5 plus a Kasa Smart Color bulb. This bundle is the perfect budget-friendly way to test the smart home waters, but would also make an excellent white elephant gift. SEE ALSO: Echo vs. Echo Dot: Which one should you buy on Black Friday? More early Cyber Monday Amazon device dealsFire tablets Amazon Fire 7 tablet — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet — $54.99 $109.99 (save $54.99) All-new Amazon Fire 10 Kids tablet — $124.99 $189.99 (save $65) All-new Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet — $124.99 $189.99 (save $65) Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet — $74.99 $149.99 (save $74.99) All-new Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet — $79.99 $139.99 (save $60) Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus tablet — $94.99 $179.99 (save $85) Amazon Fire HD 10 Plus tablet (no lockscreen ads) — $109.99 $194.99 (save $85) Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet and Stylus Pen — $114.98 $174.98 (save $60) Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40) Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus tablet — $69.99 $119.99 (save $60) Echo devices Echo Pop with TP-Link Kasa Smart Color Bulb — $17.99 $62.98 (save $44.99) Echo Dot (2022 release) — $22.99 $49.99 (save $27) Echo Dot (2022 release) Kids — $27.99 $59.99 (save $32) Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25) All-new Echo Show 5 (2023 release) — $39.99 $89.99 (save $50) All-new Echo Show 5 (2023 release) with Blink Mini — $44.99 $124.98 (save $79.99) Echo Show 5 (2023 release) Kids — $44.99 $99.99 (save $55) Echo Show 8 (2021 release) — $54.99 $129.99 (save $75) Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) — $159.99 $249.99 (save $90) Fire TV sticks Amazon Fire TV Stick - $19.99 $39.99 (save $20) All-new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) Eero devices Amazon Eero Mesh WiFi router - $44.99 $69.99 (save $25) Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi system — $194.99 $299.99 (save $105) Amazon eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi System — $399.99 $549.99 (save $150) Kindle Amazon Kindle — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20) Kindle Kids Essentials Bundle — $132.97 $152.97 (save $20) Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition — $139.99 $189.99 (save $50) Amazon Kindle Scribe with Premium Pen (32 GB) — $279.99 $389.99 (save $110) Best early Cyber Monday robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot Our pick: iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ $499 at Amazon (save $300.99) Get Deal Why we like itYou can bring home the triple threat that is automatic emptying, mopping, and small obstacle avoidance for less than $500 with this stellar deal on a mopping Roomba that just came out in September. Compared to the Roomba j7+, the j5+'s obstacle detection cameras aren't quite as precise, and still may require you to pick up things like towels or socks, or put a virtual barrier around pet bowls. But to be able to skip skimming the floor for rogue cords and enjoy automatic emptying for less than $400, you can probably deal with ensuring laundry gets into the basket. As for the mopping, this is one of iRobot's new Swap and Mop models, which does require you to be home to physically click on the water tank when you want to mop. More early Cyber Monday robot vacuum dealsStandalone robot vacuums iHome AutoVac Juno — $85 $199 (save $114.99) iRobot Roomba 694 — $159 $274.99 (save $250) Shark Matrix — $199 $299.99 (save $100.99) Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 — $249.99 $449.99 (save $200) Roborock S8 — $599.99 $749.99 (save $150) Self-emptying robot vacuums Shark Matrix — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200) iRobot Roomba i5+ — $349.99 $549.99 (save $200) Roborock Q5+ — $399.99 $699.99 (save $300) Shark Detect Pro RV2820AE — $449.99 $599.99 (save $150) iRobot Roomba s9+ — $599.99 $999.99 (save $400) Self-emptying mopping robot vacuums Yeedi Vac Station — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200) iRobot Roomba Combo i5 — $229 $349.99 (save $150.99) iRobot Roomba Combo j5 — $348.99 $599.99 (save $251) Ecovacs N10+ — $399.99 $649.99 (save $250) Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 — $399.99 $699.99 (save $300) Yeedi Cube — $499.99 $699.99 (save $200) Ecovacs T9+ — $499.99 $799.99 (save $300) Roborock Q5 Pro+ — $479.98 $699.99 (save $220.01) Ecovacs Cube Pro — $599.99 $799.99 (save $200) Roborock Q8 Max+ — $599.99 $819.99 (save $220) Roborock Q Revo — $679.99 $899.99 (save $220) Eufy Clean X9 Pro — $649.99 $899.99 (save $250) Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni — $699.99 $1,099.99 (save $400) Roborock S8+ — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200) Best early Cyber Monday headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Our pick: Bose QuietComfort 45 $199 at Best Buy (save $130) Get Deal Why we like itNarrowing down a headphones upgrade from so many on-sale options is less overwhelming when you've confirmed that you want to stick with a super premium, super reputable brand like Bose — but also that you want to stick to a budget. There's only one pair of Bose over-ear headphones you can grab for just under $200, and that's the QuietComfort 45s at a record low price of $199. This classic pair secures top-of-the-line ANC, 20 hours of battery life, and all-day comfort for less than half the price of the AirPods Max. 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News that Sky had won a new High Court injunction to tackle pirate IPTV services first appeared in the Financial Times on July 30, 2023. The article outlined an injunction similar to those previously obtained by the Premier League, noting that ISPs would be compelled to block Sky’s “best selling football games and blockbuster TV shows.” Why Sky would go to the trouble of obtaining an injunction to block access to matches, already being blocked by the Premier League, still makes little sense. Blocking TV shows was new, however. Means to Shut Down Sites at Certain Times The FT reported that the order obtained by Sky was designed to protect a “broader range of content” from across its programming. “Sky will now have the means to shut down individual pirate sites at certain times,” the article noted, adding: “For example, the ruling could be used to block illegal access to The Ashes on Sky Sports Cricket, or to a specific show such as House of the Dragon on Sky Atlantic when it is first broadcast and reaches its largest audience.” Apart from the apparent futility of blocking already blocked football matches, the report was entirely plausible and easily confirmed, had the actual High Court order been made available. Unfortunately, the UK’s system isn’t great and in the case of blocking injunctions, specific details are hidden to prevent circumvention. Even the names of the target IPTV providers can be difficult to determine, although not impossible. Sky Causes Major Disruption With almost no information accessible to the public and mystery surrounding Sky’s strategy, it’s impossible for outsiders to provide anything like a comprehensive overview. We certainly don’t claim to offer one here, but since all signs point to one of the most extraordinary mechanisms we’ve ever seen, taking a closer look seems warranted. As reported earlier, BunnyStream, Enigma Streams, GenIPTV, CatIPTV, GoTVMix and IPTVMain are among the priority targets and from the information available to us, Sky’s blocking efforts have not gone unnoticed. Providing exact dates is difficult and potentially unhelpful, but we estimate that over a period of four to six, maybe even eight weeks starting in August, Sky targeted between 80 and 100 domains/subdomains, most of them operated by the services listed above. Subdomains were already in use on some platforms, but there are fairly clear signs that some targets deployed new subdomains as a countermeasure against blocking. At least for a while that can pay off, but we get the impression that Sky doesn’t wait long to respond either. In other cases, blocked domains seem to have been abandoned, suspended for abuse, or put up for sale. Other countermeasures include the acquisition of new domains, backup domains being dusted off, and subscribers receiving advice to use a VPN to overcome blocking, as the text on one portal shows. IPTV streaming is increasingly being targeted by cable operators and their lawyers. This has led to some IPTV services being blocked by ISPs. One popular example is the blockage of IPTV services regularly exhibited during Premier League matches in the UK. Some IPTV services are able to circumvent this. However, the easiest and most reliable way to ensure you can still stream despite ISP blocks is to use a VPN. Another 300 Blocks – But Blocking What? With at least one of the targeted platforms resorting to what appear to be machine generated subdomains, Sky is certainly being kept busy, so at some point the High Court may be responsive to closing that loophole. On top of what may have been the first batch of 90 domains/subdomains blocked previously, our estimates suggest another 250+ blocks since, and potentially more than 300. Whatever the true number, the volumes are high but as mentioned earlier, impossible for outsiders to properly measure. That leaves the question of what Sky content these platforms are offering and how blocking that content dovetails with the order handed down in July. After obtaining a copy of the High Court order, the nature of the blocking is easily understood. Justice Meade’s key statements are as follows: – The order sought has two elements, a dynamic block and a static block. Each of these, individually, is well precedented in decisions going back now over ten years in the case of the static blocking orders and, in many respects, the order sought today is a straightforward combination of those two types of orders. – I do think it is appropriate to give some reasons in relation to the respects in which the orders sought today is different from what has come before. The significant difference, in my view, is that Sky seeks, in relation to the dynamic part of the order, to apply blocking measures at times and for periods of its choosing. The length of period and the amount of time that can be blocked per amount of calendar time is confidential (lest it facilitate evasion), and I will not state it in this judgment because I am sitting in open court. – Under the proposed dynamic blocking approach, it would be Sky that chooses when to apply blocking measures, and for how long. The reason why this might be a potentially significant change is that it somewhat diminishes the amount of foresight that the court can use about the proportionality of the blocking. It might have, I was concerned, a slightly unpredictable effect or at least the capacity for an unpredictable effect. Without, as I say, going through the details of the periods permitted because they are confidential, I would be concerned about the effect that the new approach might have on the ISPs. – That concern in relation to the ISPs is, of course, very substantially ameliorated by the fact that they have not opposed this order and have been in dialogue with Sky and its experts about what is proposed. On the evidence I have seen, I am satisfied that they are not unduly concerned. These details pertaining to the blocking aspects of the injunction are certainly interesting. Unfortunately, the nature of the content that effectively authorizes blocking under the terms of the injunction is even less clear now than it was in the summer. Not Particularly Valuable, “Relatively Banal” Content Blocking injunctions have nearly always been sought to protect specific, high-value content. Hollywood obtains injunctions to protect movies and the recording industry aims to protect music, it’s usually as simple as that. The overall goal of the Sky injunction is no different in that respect. However, it appears that unlicensed distribution of Sky’s most popular football matches, House of the Dragon, or other high-value content, isn’t the specific trigger for blocking under the terms of the injunction. Indeed, Justice Meade’s comments made at various points in the order indicate that the opposite is true. – This is quite a significant departure from previous orders which have been more specifically targeted at, particularly, valuable content in the nature of a particular sporting events and the like. – I do think the proportionality analysis is different and merits comment because the blocking is not, in this instance, targeted at particularly valuable or notable content. – [T]he fact that the blocking windows permitted are not around the clock and are to be targeted by Sky at its own election, and the fact that that will, in principle, allow Sky to deploy blocking windows against content which might, theoretically, at least be relatively banal… – Although the blocking is not necessarily to be directed to premium content, the goal of doing it is to protect that content and to protect the totality of Sky’s investment in its broadcast business as a whole. Such an unorthodox yet innovative blocking injunction could be a sign that a specific issue presented unique challenges. We have no clear information to show that was actually the case, but coming up with a hypothetical scenario that fits isn’t too difficult. Hypothetical Problem, Hypothetical Solution Under EU law, sporting events are not classifiable as works under the Copyright Directive. Football matches, for example, are subject to the rules governing the game, which leaves no room for creative freedom. As a result, live football matches are not protected by copyright law. However, if a live match is recorded before its onward transmission, augmented by unique copyrighted elements such as logos, graphics, incidental music, and other intellectual property already owned by a broadcaster, a match becomes a film protected under copyright law. That might lead to a theoretical injunction application requesting site-blocking to protect ancillary content, but has the ultimate goal of protecting all content, in and around it, while potentially avoiding time-consuming licensing intricacies. After all, site-blocking is a blunt instrument, so if a smash-hit TV show just happened to air seconds after a copyrighted advert, potentially containing copyrighted music theoretically owned by a broadcaster, blocking wouldn’t discriminate. Useful collateral damage then? Possibly, at least in theory. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. View the full article

Ulož.to is one of the most popular sites in the Czech Republic, built on a reputation of allowing users to share files with each other and those further afield. In common with other sites operating in that field, Ulož has found the road ahead becoming increasingly complicated. While users are free to share almost any file on Ulož, some inevitably share copyrighted content including music, movies, and TV shows. That has drawn negative attention from rightsholders who have sued the platform again and again. In July this year, one of those actions led to a local court fining the site for a movie uploaded by one of its users. Ulož has also faced pressure to implement upload filters. Citing fears that over-blocking would ensue, Ulož resisted the calls and warned that restricting access to legal content would run contrary to EU law. EU Law Forces Restriction of Content To that background, an Ulož statement published Friday is somewhat ironic. Announcing fundamental changes to its business model, Ulož says that from December 1, 2023, users of its file-hosting services will only be able to download files they uploaded themselves. The change effectively ends file-sharing on Ulož and according to the site’s owners, the EU’s Digital Services Act is to blame. “We have always carefully ensured that the operation of Uloz.to is in accordance with valid Czech and European legislation. This was repeatedly confirmed by court rulings in disputes, which were often purposefully conducted against us,” says Jan Karabina, CEO of Cloud Platforms, the company behind Uloz.to. “In order to continue to meet all legal criteria in the future, especially in connection with the new European legislation, we are introducing significant changes to the functioning of the cloud storage Uloz.to Disk from 1 December 2023.” Fundamental Changes Imminent Now just a week away, Uloz characterizes the incoming changes as fundamental. “Uloz.to Disk cloud storage services will only be accessible to registered users from Friday 1 December 2023. They will only be able to upload files that they have uploaded to the storage. It will not be possible to share the files to the public or to an address via a link,” the company’s announcement reads. On a more positive note, Uloz says that users don’t have to worry about losing their files. If any customers are unhappy with the restrictions and don’t want to continue with a premium subscription, they can terminate their accounts or convert to a free package. In any event, any remaining subscription or credits will be refunded. Digital Services Act While Uloz notes that the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) imposes obligations on digital services acting as intermediaries, its announcement stops short of explaining exactly which parts of the DSA render its current business model untenable. There’s no shortage of candidates, however. That ‘actual knowledge’ of illegal content is triggered when takedown notices are sent to intermediaries could prove itself to be a risk too far for those without deep pockets. Not allowing content to be shared with third-parties mitigates that, but given its scope and potential for being overly burdensome on smaller companies with disproportionately large userbases, the DSA’s requirements – as well-intentioned as they are – may have proven simply too much. Finding itself nominated for notorious market status by the MPA last month is unlikely to have been welcomed by Uloz. Whether that contributed to the decision announced today is unknown but by disallowing file-sharing, it seems likely that Hollywood’s complaints will eventually fade into the distance. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. View the full article

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Two years ago, Bungie filed a complaint at a federal court in Seattle, accusing AimJunkies.com of copyright and trademark infringement, among other things. The same accusations were also made against Phoenix Digital Group, the operating company behind the website, and third-party developer James May. AimJunkies denied the claims and argued that cheating isn’t against the law. In addition, it refuted the copyright infringement allegations; these lacked substance because some of the referenced copyrights were registered well after the cheats were first made available, AimJunkies said. AimJunkies Strikes First Last year, U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Zilly handed an early and partial win to AimJunkies. The original complaint didn’t provide sufficient evidence for a plausible claim that the ‘Destiny 2 Hacks’ infringed any copyrights, the Judge concluded. This was a setback for Bungie, but the court allowed the game developer to amend its complaint, which it promptly did. As a result, the copyright infringement dispute is currently ongoing and progressing to trial. During 2022, Judge Zilly also referred several of the non-copyright-related complaints to arbitration, including allegations that AimJunkies’ cheats violated the DMCA’s anti-circumvention provision and were illegally sold to third parties. Bungie Wins Arbitration ‘Battle’ The arbitration process was conducted behind the scenes and resulted in a resounding win for the game developer; Bungie was awarded a total of nearly $4.4 million in damages and fees. The bulk of the award was DMCA-related damages. According to arbitration Judge Ronald Cox, the evidence made it clear that AimJunkies and third-party developer James May bypassed Bungie’s technical protection measures in violation of the DMCA. In addition to breaching the DMCA’s anti-circumvention provisions, the defendants were also found liable for trafficking in circumvention devices. Or, put differently, selling and shipping the cheats. AimJunkies Files ‘Arbitration’ Appeal The AimJunkies defendants were disappointed in the arbitration outcome and decided to challenge it at the Court of Appeals. In an opening brief, filed this week, they maintain that no law forbids cheating in computer games. Bungie has repeatedly stressed that cheaters are not tolerated as they ruin the pleasure of honest players, which ultimately hurts sales of games such as Destiny 2. However, AimJunkies sees things differently. “[I]n order for companies such as Bungie to obtain legal relief for any such ‘cheating,’ they, as with any litigant, need to demonstrate violation of an actual law or statute, such as patent or copyright laws, rather than simply shout, ‘Cheaters’ and hope the pejorative alone will be sufficient to establish liability,” the brief reads. Bungie previously won several lawsuits against cheaters, either by default or through confidential settlements, but AimJunkies assigns little value to these achievements. According to the cheat seller, it’s first to take a stand and fight the issue on the merits. “To the best of Appellants’ knowledge, they are the first actually to stand up to Bungie and seek a decision on the merits as to whether ‘cheating’ in computer games is unlawful in the absence of an actual violation of a recognized and existing intellectual property right, such a patents and copyrights,” they write. Uncontested Witness Credibility These musings mostly serve an introductory purpose. At the heart of the appeal is the question of whether the arbitration process was fair and correct; Aimjunkies believes it was not. In concluding that Aimjunkies violated the DMCA by circumventing Destiny 2’s technical protection measures, the arbitrator largely relied on testimony from Bungie’s witness Dr. Kaiser. However, the appellants believe that the entire process was one-sided and erroneous. A key aspect is that Dr. Kaiser, who was the only witness during the arbitration, was protected from a detailed and elaborate cross-examination. This meant that AimJunkies’ attorney couldn’t reveal any inconsistencies or weaknesses in the arguments that were made. “[A]s Dr. Kaiser was the only witness offered by Bungie to support its claims that the ‘cheat’ software distributed by Phoenix Digital circumvented technological measures used by Bungie, the entire Final Arbitration Award is based on Arbitrator Cox’s admitted wholesale acceptance of whatever Dr. Kaiser said. “Again, Arbitrator Cox declined to permit cross-examination based on Dr. Kaiser’s earlier, and contradictory deposition testimony which goes to the very heart of the credibility issue.” This is a clear error according to the appellants. The credibility of the witness was a key factor in the arbitration outcome, while the other side was denied the chance to properly challenge this credibility. Arbitrator Bias The appeal brief goes on to argue that the “excessive” $4.3 million damages award in favor of Bungie is yet more evidence that arbitrator Cox is biased. AimJunkies stresses that, after Bungie sent a cease and desist letter in 2021, it removed the contested software from its platform. Until then, AimJunkies made roughly $43,000 from the product’s sales, just a fraction of the awarded damages. As a result of this ruling, four people will effectively be rendered bankrupt, the opening brief states. “Arbitrator Cox’s grossly excessive award, – over 100 times the maximum possible actual damage found by Bungie’s own damages expert and which will bankrupt the four individual Appellants if allowed to stand – demonstrates a clearly punitive intent on the part of Arbitrator Cox, far removed from any actual damage suffered by Bungie. “It is further evidence of prejudice on the part of Arbitrator Cox, given that it rests largely on testimony that was never given and acceptance of arguments even Bungie itself never made,” the brief adds. Battle Continues The arguments presented above are just a fraction of the 44-page brief which ultimately concludes that Arbitrator Cox violated the JAMS arbitration rules. AimJunkies believes that it didn’t receive the arbitration “service” it paid for and was entitled to receive. As such, the damages award should be reversed. Before the Court of Appeal rules on the matter Bungie also has the chance to share its side of the story, so this battle is far from over. In addition, both parties continue to battle in federal court, preparing for the upcoming trial on the copyright infringement ‘cheating’ claims. — A copy of the opening brief, filed by AimJunkies and the other appellants at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, is available here (pdf) From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. View the full article

It might have come as a surprise when it was announced that S.P.Y, the elusive DJ, producer and now label boss of DARKMTTR Records, would be taking over the legendary XOYO in London for the whole of November. The Brasil-born mega DJ generally only picks the gigs he’s really excited about and, with his release schedule, both label and personal, many fans might wonder how S.P.Y could make time for four Fridays. Turns out it was a simple decision for him. With the well-oiled machine that is Weird Science Promotions running most D&B gigs at XOYO (they’ve also got the likes of Grooverider, Andy C and the whole Kool FM lineup slotted for December and early 2024), and a ready-made lineup at his disposal, the first three gigs have gone off without a hitch and the series closer, taking place this Friday, promises to be a great sendoff for S.P.Y and company. The likes of Calyx, MC GQ, Etherwood, Lowqui, IAMDOOMED, Alley Cat, Voltage, Kyrist and Flava D on the roster, every week was as stunning and vibey as the last, with a super blowout for the last date (read on to find how who the special guest will be tonight). We don’t want to yammer on too much about the other stuff we chat about, because S.P.Y gave loads of excellent answers, but suffice it to say if you were looking for tips and tricks from a master producer as well as how he does his A&R, this is the article for you. Per his name, S.P.Y usually keeps his secrets close so YEDM feels very lucky he was so open in this article and we appreciate his taking the time. Now read on and enjoy spying on S.P.Y. As a producer who seems to live in the lab and who only does the gigs you really enjoy, what made you decide to do a residency at XOYO? XOYO is such a legendary club, so I felt quite honored to be asked to host a residency there. It’s an amazing opportunity to curate my own lineup and share with people, the DJs and producers that I really admire and respect. Funnily enough, it’s actually got me spending even more time in the studio as I’ve been busy finalizing new tracks to play at the residency. I know that everyone who’s coming down to XOYO are there because they like my sound, so it’s really rewarding to be able to drop some exclusive new tracks and mixes just for them. We’re just about halfway through the November dates (at time of interview); what have been some of your observations about the gigs? What are you looking forward to in the upcoming gigs? I can’t believe we’re already halfway through! The crowd at the first two nights has been absolutely incredible. They’ve been so up for anything and have really been vibing to all of the DJs, it’s such a great feeling to get to play to such a responsive crowd. It’s also been great to get to see the other DJs play. Usually I’m so busy touring that I’m in and out and onto the next show. For each night of the residency I’ve been there from start to finish and have got to enjoy everyone’s sets and really make the most of the night. Each night of the residency has a totally different lineup with a different sound, so I’m looking forward to dropping some more dubs at the next two nights. I’m also really looking forward to going back to back with Bladerunner and Flava D, that will be special! How did you pick the lineups for each week? How did you decide to work with Lowqui as your MC? While it seems like it would be really easy to curate a lineup, it was actually really difficult as there were so many people that I wanted to book. I was lucky that the final lineup had everyone that I really wanted and each night has come together nicely. I wanted to make each night unique, so the four lineups reflect that. I listen to a really wide variety of drum and bass so I felt it was important to cover all the different sounds that I enjoy. I really like working with Lowqui, he’s got a great vibe as an MC, he’s a mad hype man and he always interacts well with the crowd. It’s also been great to work with some other MCs during the residency too, like Inja, Stamina and SP:MC, they each have such a unique style and add a different flavor to my set. Coming off XOYO for a bit, you’re coming up on year three of your DARKMTTR label and it seems curation is very important to you, and that you’re not looking for big names to release but it’s more about the sound. How would you characterise the sound of vibe you generally go for? Is it only you on A&R, or have you brought in some help? The sound of DARKMTTR is really varied. The label releases everything from dark and minimal, to moody and musical, although I feel like all of the releases seem to have a deep, heavy undertone to them, even the more atmospheric tracks. I always knew that when I started a label I didn’t want it to be pigeonholed into just one sub-genre so I really wanted it to reflect my taste in music. It is only me doing the A&R for the label and I really enjoy doing it. I use a DJ-based approach to A&R and the first thing I ask myself when selecting a track is, would I play this in my sets? Every track that I’ve signed to the label is one that I would – and do – play myself. I’ve always wanted to do A&R and it’s one of my favorite parts of running a label. It’s really rewarding to discover new music and help producers work up their tracks so they’re ready to release. What are some things you’ve learned over the first three years of DARKMTTR about running a label? How has it measured up to your expectations when you started it? I’d wanted to start a label for years and I always knew it was going to be a lot of work but nothing really prepares you for the day to day reality of running a label. It’s been a really interesting experience seeing the music industry from a label perspective. I’d only ever seen it from the artist side so it’s been quite a learning curve to see what’s involved in getting a release out there. Scheduling, budgeting and A&R, they’re all things that you aren’t responsible for as an artist and may not fully understand, but they’re vital when running a label. I’m grateful that I have a solid team around me who share the vision of the label. It’s so rewarding seeing the label grow, I can’t believe we’ve had 21 releases already! How do you decide which releases of your own will go on DARKMTTR and which you will shop other labels? Is that a difficult decision? It is difficult. I release most of my music on DARKMTTR, but sometimes due to scheduling I will look for other labels to release my music. If I released everything I have on DARKMTTR there would be no room in the schedule for the other artists! Are there any upcoming releases that tie in with the XOYO residency that you can talk about? Did the release schedule inform your decision to do the residency? The second night of the residency was actually the release day for “Take Me Up,” my new collaboration with IAMDOOMED. IAMDOOMED played at XOYO the same night and it was like an unofficial release party. It was amazing to play the track with him there and to see the crowd reaction. The release schedule didn’t inform my decision to do the residency, but it was great that IAMDOOMED could play on the same day. Talking a bit about style and sound, in the last few years you’ve been doing a lot of deep and atmospheric stuff but not necessarily melodic. What makes you inspired to change things up and how do you come up with your more unique sounds? Producing music is such an organic, creative experience for me. I can’t force a vibe or make myself produce a certain type of sound. My music is an expression of how I’m feeling emotionally at the time, or what’s going on in my life. Depending on what I’m feeling inspired by I can produce something totally different to other things I’ve been producing lately. I spend a lot of time working on sound design which seems to give me some quite unique sounds. I also have a lot of analog and modular equipment in my studio and I try not to be too technical with it. Late nights in the studio, a bit of sleep deprivation and a lot of experimentation seem to combine to produce some really interesting sounds. Basically I just have fun with it and see what I can create! Having been in the game for a while, how is it to create tracks with current methods versus 15 years ago? Do you use a combination of techniques? What sort of softwares or programmers do you use? To be honest, I haven’t really changed the way I produce. My sound has definitely evolved over the years, and I try to keep my production relevant sonically, but my techniques really haven’t changed that much. One thing that I’ve definitely changed over the past few years is my sampling. I used to sample a lot for all of my tracks, however now I create all of the sounds myself. Learning more about sound design has opened up a whole new realm creatively for me and it’s really satisfying being able to use my own sounds. I’ve been enjoying sound design so much that I’ve even started releasing my own sample packs. I listen to a really wide range of electronic music and recreate some of the techniques from other genres with my own twist. I’ve been using Abelton Live since version five and I’m really loyal to it, it’s a brilliant production tool. I also use a Solid State Logic (SSL) desk for summing my tracks in analog, which creates a really nice warm texture for my tracks and of course I listen to everything through my PMC speakers. Is there anything else you have coming up in releases or gigs that we didn’t mention? We have a release coming up on DARKMTTR in December; it’s a double release: a collaboration I’ve done with DJ Limited and another of his tracks which has an amazing vocal. I’m going to be dropping the track at XOYO so I’m really looking forward to seeing what the crowd think! Rolling into 2024 we have a bunch of new releases and collaborations lined up for DARKMTTR, but I have to keep everything under wraps for now. Keep your eyes on S.P.Y and DARKMTTR socials to see what we’ve got going on. Any advice for new producers out there? I think the main piece of advice I could give is to never stop learning. Keep improving your sound and your production, keep learning new techniques and watch as many tutorials as you can. Also, I think it’s quite easy to give up if you’ve submitted a few tracks to labels and haven’t had anything picked up. Most of the time, it’s just that those particular tracks aren’t right for that particular label, or maybe you just need a bit more experience, or you need to refine your sound. Don’t give up, keep producing and keep sending in those demos! One trick I can share is to A and B the track you’re working on with a similar track that has been released to see if you’re on the right track sonically. S.P.Y’s last XOYO set will be tonight, November 24 at XOYO. For clips and info, check S.P.Y’s socials or Weird Science Promotions’ Instagram. For upcoming DARKMTTR releases and to hear S.P.Y’s latest track with IAMDOOMED mentioned in this article, click here. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Q&A: S.P.Y on His recent XOYO Residency, Two Years of DARKMTTR and His Advice for Producers View the full article

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While premium IPTV services have built a reputation for beating legal platforms on both selection and price, they also cost at least some money to access. Sites offering ‘IPTV for free’ can go either way, but thanks to so-called ‘FAST’ services such as Pluto TV and Peacock TV, taking risks is no longer necessary. That’s if older mainstream content scratches the itch and users don’t mind lots of advertising. Something For Everybody If showman P. T. Barnum had offered IPTV, the content indexed by iptv-org would’ve been the perfect fit. An eclectic mix of thousands of free TV channels from all over the planet, complete with EPG and the ability to fine tune exactly the type of content received via customizable playlists, iptv-org really does have something for everybody. As a result, iptv-org’s repo is regularly found trending on GitHub and this week is no exception. The fact that iptv-org aims to index streams that are already publicly available is an interesting angle, since at least in theory it makes the project a less straightforward target for rightsholders. A legal notice on the repo explains how rightsholders can have links taken down but of course, removing links does nothing to remove the actual streams. Not that any of those pointers make any difference to some, however. LaLiga Battles Pirate IPTV and iptv-org Top-tier Spanish football league LaLiga (Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional) finds itself in perpetual conflict with pirate IPTV providers and controversy is rarely far behind. In 2018, LaLiga updated its Android app, turning fans’ phones into spying devices capable of identifying unauthorized broadcasts in bars and restaurants. That resulted in a large fine for privacy breaches but didn’t deter a more recent proposal to remotely delete pirate apps from users’ phones. LaLiga also sends conventional DMCA takedown notices to numerous sites and services. The truncated example below dated November 20, 2023, was sent to Google and demands the removal of over 1,100 URLs from search results. The first 18 URLs concern the iptv-org repo on GitHub, based on the specific allegation that “the reported website sells channel services or subscriptions to servers that provide decryption keys for payment channels in an unauthorized manner.” LaLiga Takedown Notice (Full version courtesy of Lumen Database) While iptv-org does accept donations via OpenCollective, it doesn’t sell access to channel services or subscriptions. Since the entire point of the project is to index streams already open to the public, the claim that iptv-org sells subscriptions to servers that provide decryption keys is hard to fathom. Google Yet to Make a Decision Whether any of LaLiga’s content appeared on a channel indexed by iptv-org is impossible to determine from the information to hand. The notice references no specific content allegedly infringed or any specific URLs/channels where infringement allegedly took place. Instead it tries to deindex the project itself from Google search by targeting everything from its main page to pages dedicated to licensing and frequently asked questions. At the time of writing, Google lists 92.1% of the 1,151 URLs in the notice as ‘pending’ which suggests the search engine may be taking a closer look. Whether GitHub has received any direct complaints from LaLiga about iptv-org is currently unknown. However, since GitHub itself has been heavily targeted by erroneous LaLiga takedown notices, additional scrutiny probably wouldn’t go amiss. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. View the full article

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Under U.S. copyright law, Internet providers must terminate the accounts of repeat infringers “in appropriate circumstances.” This legal requirement remained largely unenforced for nearly two decades but a series of copyright infringement liability lawsuits, including a billion-dollar damages award against Cox, have shaken up the industry. Music Companies Sue Optimum While Internet terminations are more common today, that hasn’t stopped the lawsuits. Last December, a group of music rightsholders including BMG, UMG, and Capitol filed a complaint at the Eastern District of Texas, accusing Optimum’s parent company Altice USA of facilitating massive copyright infringement. The pirating activity of subscribers shouldn’t be a surprise for the ISP, plaintiffs argued, as the company received numerous copyright infringement notices. This included those sent by the tracking company Rightscorp, which were paired with settlement demands. “Rather than work with Plaintiffs or take other meaningful or effective steps to curb this massive infringement, Altice chose to permit infringement to run rampant, prioritizing its own profits over the Plaintiffs’ rights,” the complaint read. To make the music companies whole, they demanded roughly a billion dollars in damages and an order requiring Optimum to prevent repeat copyright infringements on its network going forward. Questioning the Evidence Optimum’s parent company fiercely denies the allegations and argues that it’s protected by the DMCA’s safe harbor. To mount a proper defense, the ISP is conducting discovery for the upcoming trial, showing particular interest in Rightscorp’s piracy evidence. Specifically, the ISP believes that the reliability and accuracy of Rightscorp’s detection system are central to its defense. Thus far, however, the piracy tracking company has failed to hand over all requested information. To force the matter, Altice submitted a motion to compel Rightscorp to comply with the subpoenaed information. In its request, the company also scolds the music companies for trying to turn ISPs into copyright police, while characterizing Rightscorp’s copyright notices as ‘spam’. “This case is the latest attempt by the music industry to engineer a copyright-liability regime that makes ISPs responsible for all infringement that takes place on the internet—and thereby turn ISPs into their de facto enforcers. “Rightscorp intentionally sends out millions of notices a year, and includes threatening settlement demands therein, as it stands to gain a portion of each settlement received as a result of each notice. In reality, the volume of these notices is so high that it risks crippling Altice’s systems,” the motion adds. More Information Needed If the music companies want to hold Optimum liable for the copyright infringements of its subscribers, the ISP wants to review all underlying evidence in detail. Although Rightscorp has handed over some information, including notices and spreadsheets with metadata, the ISP seeks more. For example, Rightscorp should be able to share information on its agreements with the music company plaintiffs, assessments of the accuracy of its piracy detection system, documents related to settlements with the ISP’s customers, and more. “Given that the notices are at the center of the lawsuit between the Plaintiffs and Altice, Altice is seeking evidence concerning the accuracy and reliability of Rightscorp’s systems for detecting infringement and sending notices, as well as the data, evidence, records, or information on how Rightscorp verified the files before sending such notices,” the motion reads. The complaint itself doesn’t include any of this information. Instead, the plaintiffs refer to Rightscorp, which takes a central role in this case as a result. Rightscorp has yet to file a response to the motion, which is due mid-December. After that, the court will decide whether the piracy tracking company must hand over additional information, or not. — A copy of Optimum’s patent company Altice USA’s request for a motion to compel Rightscorp to comply with the subpoena is available here (pdf) From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. View the full article

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UPDATE: Nov. 22, 2023, 12:15 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest streaming deals and bundle pricing live during the week of Black Friday. A quick look at the best Black Friday streaming deals: Best free trial extension deal Get one month free of any Paramount+ plan Use code REDEEM30 (Save up to $12) Get Deal Best deal for sports fans One year of Peacock Premium $19.99 with code YEARLONG (save $40) Get Deal Best annual subscription deal One year of Hulu $0.99/month (save $84) Get Deal Finding a way to have access to (almost) all of the streaming services without paying for all of the streaming services is coveted modern skillset. The next best hack to finessing the shared password situation? Taking advantage of all of the Black Friday streaming deals. Black Friday is probably the best time of year to subscribe to the streaming services you haven't felt like paying for yet. Huge discounts from must-haves like Peacock and Hulu are beating their own deals from National Streaming Day in May, and in Hulu's case, beats its Black Friday deal from last year. SEE ALSO: Every 'Bob's Burgers' Thanksgiving episode ever, ranked Below, we're tracking all of the streaming deals live during the week of Black Friday, complete with codes to enter (if necessary) and clutch bundles you may not have known existed. Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu One year of Hulu with ads $0.99/month (save $7 per month) Get Deal Why we like itHulu has resurrected its epic 99-cent deal from two Black Fridays ago. Through Nov. 28, you can lock in an entire year of Hulu with ads for $0.99 per month (compared to the $1.99/month deal during Black Friday 2022 and National Streaming Day in May 2023). That's less than $12 total for the yer (typically $95.88 for the year or $7.99/month) — less than what it'd typically cost to fund two months of Hulu with ads. Hulu is the spot to watch The Bear, Love Island UK, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, RuPaul's Drag Race, and Lost as well as movies like I, Tonya, Alien, The Menu, Dazed and Confused, and a huge list of both classic and original holiday options. New stuff is being added constantly, including episodes of shows on ABC like The Golden Bachelor and Abbott Elementary the day after they air, plus movies that are fresh out of theaters, like A Haunting in Venice. More Black Friday streaming deals and ongoing bundlesAmazon Prime VideoNo current subscription deals, but try it with a 30-day free trial AMC+No current standalone deals, but try it with a seven-day free trial Apple TV+Get three free months at Best Buy just because (save $6.99/month) Get three free months with the purchase of an Apple product Students get free Apple TV+ along with an Apple Music subscription for a limited time (save $6.99/month) T-Mobile customers with a Go5G Plus plan get a free subscription Curiosity StreamNo current deals DirecTV StreamGet three free months of Max, Showtime, Starz, MGM+, and Cinemax with purchase of the Ultimate package (save $161.97) Get DirecTV Sports Pack free for two months and save $10 per month with an Entertainment, Choice, or Ultimate Plan (save $50) Get $400 in Visa Reward cards when you sign up for two years of DirecTV and show proof of purchase of NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube Disney+Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (with ads) — $14.99/month (save $11.98/month) Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (no ads) — $24.99/month (save $17.98/month) FuboTV$20 off for two months of a Pro, Elite, or Premier subscription Try it with a seven-day free trial New subscribers get 30 days free of FuboTV Pro if you're a My Best Buy Plus or Total member (save $74.99) MaxMax (with ads) — $99.99/year (save $1.66/month) Max (no ads) — $149.99/year (save $3.50/month) Max Ultimate (no ads) — $199.99/year (save $3.33/month) Try it with a seven-day free trial with Amazon Prime HuluEligible college students can get a monthly subscription for $1.99 per month (save $6 per month) Try for free with a 30-day trial MGM+Get six free months when you buy a Fire TV device at Amazon Try for free with a seven-day trial NetflixVerizon customers can get a year of Netflix for free when they get AMC+ through Verizon play+ T-Mobile customers with Go5G and Go5G Plus plans can save between $9.99 and $15.49/month on Netflix Basic or Standard NFL Sunday TicketYouTube TV members with a monthly Base Plan subscription can add NFL Sunday Ticket for $22.25/month or $89 total (save $260 compared to the original package price of $349) Eligible users get two free months of Max when they bundle NFL Sunday Ticket and Youtube TV through Nov. 30 Paramount+Paramount+ Essential — $1.99/month for three months through Dec. 3 (save $4 per month) Paramount+ with Showtime — $3.99/month for three months through Dec. 3 (save $8 per month) Select MyPanera members can get a free three-month Walmart+ subscription and select Verizon MyPlan members can save $2.95/month on a Walmart+ subscription (Walmart+ unlocks Paramount+ Essential) Get one month free of any Paramount+ plan with code REDEEM30 PeacockPeacock Premium — get one year for $19.99 ($1.66/month) with code YEARLONG (save $40) or go month to month for $1.99/month for 12 months (save $4/month) Peacock Premium for students — $1.99/month for 12 months (save $3/month) PhiloNo current standalone deals, but try it with a seven-day free trial Sling TVGet a free Fire TV Stick Lite (a $40 value) and half off your first month (save $50) StarzGet a monthly plan for $3/month (save $6/month) or a six-month plan for $20 total (save $26) VuduSnag movies and TV series like Breaking Bad, Broad City, and the Avengers Four Movie Collection on sale to own every weekend through Thanksgiving YouTube TVNew users can get three months of the Base Plan for $50.99/month (save $22 per month) View the full article

SAVE UP TO 67%: As of Nov. 22, all new Paramount+ subscribers can score either three months of the Essential Plan for $1.99 per month, or three months of Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for $3.99 per month. Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount Paramount+ Black Friday deal Starting at $1.99 per month Get Deal Black Friday is undoubtedly the best time of the year to sign up for streaming services. What would usually cost you $10-$20 per month just might drop down to a few bucks a month during Black Friday promos. We've already seen sweet holiday discounts for Hulu and Max, and Paramount+ just launched its annual Black Friday deal, too. Through Dec. 3, new subscribers to Paramount's streaming service can opt for three months of the basic Essential Plan for $1.99 per month, or you can go for the upgraded Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscription for a mere $3.99 per month. SEE ALSO: A huge list of the best Black Friday TV deals at Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart, and Samsung The Paramount+ Essential Plan normally goes for $5.99 per month, so you'd save $12 by signing up for the Essential Plan before Dec. 3. Paramount+ with SHOWTIME normally retails for $11.99 per month, so you'd save $24 if you opt-in before the Black Friday promo ends. Paramount+ Essential gets you tons of on-demand shows and movies, NFL on CBS, live news on CBS, and more. Upgrading to the more expensive tier will also nab you access to SHOWTIME movies, live TV through CBS, college football, and the ability to download shows for watching on the go. Note that the Essential Plan includes ads, so if you want to skip the commercials and get right to your shows, opt for the SHOWTIME add-on plan (it's mostly devoid of annoying ads with the exception of live TV and on select shows). More Black Friday streaming deals and ongoing bundlesAmazon Prime VideoNo current subscription deals, but try it with a 30-day free trial AMC+No current standalone deals, but try it with a seven-day free trial Apple TV+Get three free months at Best Buy just because (save $6.99/month) Get three free months with the purchase of an Apple product Students get free Apple TV+ along with an Apple Music subscription for a limited time (save $6.99/month) T-Mobile customers with a Go5G Plus plan get a free subscription Curiosity StreamNo current deals DirecTV StreamGet three free months of Max, Showtime, Starz, MGM+, and Cinemax with purchase of the Ultimate package (save $161.97) Get DirecTV Sports Pack free for two months and save $10 per month with an Entertainment, Choice, or Ultimate Plan (save $50) Get $400 in Visa Reward cards when you sign up for two years of DirecTV and show proof of purchase of NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube Disney+Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (with ads) — $14.99/month (save $11.98/month) Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (no ads) — $24.99/month (save $17.98/month) FuboTV$20 off for two months of a Pro, Elite, or Premier subscription Try it with a seven-day free trial New subscribers get 30 days free of FuboTV Pro if you're a My Best Buy Plus or Total member (save $74.99) MaxMax (with ads) — $99.99/year (save $1.66/month) Max (no ads) — $149.99/year (save $3.50/month) Max Ultimate (no ads) — $199.99/year (save $3.33/month) Try it with a seven-day free trial with Amazon Prime HuluNew users can get Hulu with ads for $0.99/month for 12 months (save $84) Eligible college students can get a monthly subscription for $1.99 per month (save $6 per month) Try for free with a 30-day trial MGM+Get six free months when you buy a Fire TV device at Amazon Try for free with a seven-day trial NetflixVerizon customers can get a year of Netflix for free when they get AMC+ through Verizon play+ T-Mobile customers with Go5G and Go5G Plus plans can save between $9.99 and $15.49/month on Netflix Basic or Standard NFL Sunday TicketYouTube TV members with a monthly Base Plan subscription can add NFL Sunday Ticket for $22.25/month or $89 total (save $260 compared to the original package price of $349) Eligible users get two free months of Max when they bundle NFL Sunday Ticket and Youtube TV through Nov. 30 Paramount+Select MyPanera members can get a free three-month Walmart+ subscription and select Verizon MyPlan members can save $2.95/month on a Walmart+ subscription (Walmart+ unlocks Paramount+ Essential) Get one month free of any Paramount+ plan with code REDEEM30 PeacockPeacock Premium — get one year for $19.99 ($1.66/month) with code YEARLONG (save $40) or go month to month for $1.99/month for 12 months (save $4/month) Peacock Premium for students — $1.99/month for 12 months (save $3/month) PhiloNo current standalone deals, but try it with a seven-day free trial Sling TVGet a free Fire TV Stick Lite (a $40 value) and half off your first month (save $50) StarzGet a monthly plan for $3/month (save $6/month) or a six-month plan for $20 total (save $26) VuduSnag movies and TV series like Breaking Bad, Broad City, and the Avengers Four Movie Collection on sale to own every weekend through Thanksgiving YouTube TVNew users can get three months of the Base Plan for $50.99/month (save $22 per month) View the full article

SAVE 70%: New and returning members can sign up for HBO's Max streaming service for just $2.99 per month for the first six months, marked down from the normal $9.99 per month. That's a savings of $42 over six months. Opens in a new window Credit: Max Max streaming subscription $2.99 per month for six months (save $42 over six months) Get Deal Once you're done shopping Black Friday sales and the leftover pumpkin pie is gone, what's the plan for entertainment? If you need some new content to binge, there's a great deal today that'll give you thousands of hours of entertainment to get through the winter. As of Nov. 21, new and returning Max customers can score a discounted rate of $2.99 per month for the first six months of streaming, marked down from the normal price of $9.99 per month. That's a 70% discount or a total savings of $42 over the six-month period. After those initial six months, the Max subscription will auto-renew each month at the current price. However, you're free to cancel before the renewal date. Keep in mind this Black Friday deal only applies to Max with ads. The deal is valid through Nov. 27. SEE ALSO: Score streaming device deals at Amazon ahead of Black Friday With this Black Friday deal, you get access to stream all Max content on two devices at once with full HD resolution. The Max content library includes favorites like The White Lotus, The Gilded Age, and Succession. Barbie will soon make her way to Max, too. For a limited time, HBO is also throwing in the Bleacher Report (B/R) Sports add-on, which gives access to professional games in the MLB, NHL, and NBA. If you're not stoked on streaming Barbie, you can tune into some sports content instead. As if this deal wasn't good enough, HBO has added a Thanksgiving watchlist to Max that includes some classic content like the Thanksgiving Friends episode and the holiday classic Elf. If you're a new or returning Max member and you're wondering what will help get you through the winter blahs, saving 70% on a stellar streaming service could be just the trick. But act fast, because the deal disappears on Monday. More Black Friday streaming dealsApple TV+Get three free months at Best Buy just because (save $6.99/month) Get three free months with the purchase of an Apple product Students get free Apple TV+ along with an Apple Music subscription for a limited time (save $6.99/month) T-Mobile customers with a Go5G Plus plan get a free subscription DirecTV StreamGet three free months of Max, Showtime, Starz, MGM+, and Cinemax with purchase of the Ultimate package (save $161.97) Get DirecTV Sports Pack free for two months and save $10 per month with an Entertainment, Choice, or Ultimate Plan (save $50) Get $400 in Visa Reward cards when you sign up for two years of DirecTV and show proof of purchase of NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube Disney+Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (with ads) — $14.99/month (save $11.98/month) Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (no ads) — $24.99/month (save $17.98/month) FuboTV$20 off for two months of a Pro, Elite, or Premier subscription Try it with a seven-day free trial New subscribers get 30 days free of FuboTV Pro if you're a My Best Buy Plus or Total member (save $74.99) HuluNew users can get Hulu with ads for $0.99/month for 12 months (save $84) Eligible college students can get a monthly subscription for $1.99 per month (save $6 per month) Try for free with a 30-day trial MGM+Get six free months when you buy a Fire TV device at Amazon Try for free with a seven-day trial NetflixVerizon customers can get a year of Netflix for free when they get AMC+ through Verizon play+ T-Mobile customers with Go5G and Go5G Plus plans can save between $9.99 and $15.49/month on Netflix Basic or Standard NFL Sunday TicketYouTube TV members with a monthly Base Plan subscription can add NFL Sunday Ticket for $22.25/month or $89 total (save $260 compared to the original package price of $349) Eligible users get two free months of Max when they bundle NFL Sunday Ticket and Youtube TV through Nov. 30 Paramount+Paramount+ Essential — $1.99/month for three months through Dec. 3 (save $4 per month) Paramount+ with Showtime — $3.99/month for three months through Dec. 3 (save $8 per month) Select MyPanera members can get a free three-month Walmart+ subscription and select Verizon MyPlan members can save $2.95/month on a Walmart+ subscription (Walmart+ unlocks Paramount+ Essential) Get one month free of any Paramount+ plan with code REDEEM30 PeacockPeacock Premium — get one year for $19.99 ($1.66/month) with code YEARLONG (save $40) or go month to month for $1.99/month for 12 months (save $4/month) Peacock Premium for students — $1.99/month for 12 months (save $3/month) PhiloNo current standalone deals, but try it with a seven-day free trial Sling TVGet a free Fire TV Stick Lite (a $40 value) and half off your first month (save $50) StarzGet a monthly plan for $3/month (save $6/month) or a six-month plan for $20 total (save $26) VuduSnag movies and TV series like Breaking Bad, Broad City, and the Avengers Four Movie Collection on sale to own every weekend through Thanksgiving YouTube TVNew users can get three months of the Base Plan for $50.99/month (save $22 per month) View the full article

SAVE 87%: As of Nov. 21, Hulu's famous Black Friday deal is back. Pay $0.99/month for the entire year, totaling less than $12 for 12 months of Hulu (with ads). Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Hulu with ads $0.99/month for 12 months (save $84) Get Deal Hulu has revived its famous 99 cents per month situation that sent the internet spiraling in 2021. The Black Friday deal, running through Nov. 28, lets you lock in an entire year of Hulu for $0.99 per month (compared to the $1.99/month deal since during Black Friday 2022 and National Streaming Day in May 2023). That's less than $12 total (typically $95.88 for the year) for access to thousands of watch options, including some of the most talked-about titles out right now. Unfortunately, no, you're not about to get an $80 Hulu with live TV bundle for a dollar a month. The deal only covers the version of Hulu with ads that's usually $7.99 per month — but considering you'll be securing 12 months of Hulu for less than what two months of the cheapest plan would typically cost, this is still easily one of the best streaming deals (if not the best) you'll see all year. SEE ALSO: 20 of the best reality shows on Hulu for when you need an escape New subscribers are obviously eligible, as well as returning subscribers who may have canceled at some point and haven't been subscribed to Hulu in the past month. Disney+ Basic with ads and Disney bundle subscribers are also not eligible. Hulu has been a staple in the streaming service lineup since 2007 for a reason. It's currently home to shows like The Bear, Love Island UK, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, RuPaul's Drag Race, and Lost as well as movies like I, Tonya, Alien, The Menu, Dazed and Confused, and a huge list of both classic and original holiday options. New stuff is being added constantly, including episodes of shows on ABC like The Golden Bachelor and Abbott Elementary the day after they air, plus movies that are fresh out of theaters, like A Haunting in Venice. Expand your options even further with the Starz add-on, which you can get for $0.99/month for six months. More Black Friday streaming deals and ongoing bundlesAmazon Prime VideoNo current subscription deals, but try it with a 30-day free trial AMC+No current standalone deals, but try it with a seven-day free trial Apple TV+Get three free months at Best Buy just because (save $6.99/month) Get three free months with the purchase of an Apple product Students get free Apple TV+ along with an Apple Music subscription for a limited time (save $6.99/month) T-Mobile customers with a Go5G Plus plan get a free subscription Curiosity StreamNo current deals DirecTV StreamGet three free months of Max, Showtime, Starz, MGM+, and Cinemax with purchase of the Ultimate package (save $161.97) Get DirecTV Sports Pack free for two months and save $10 per month with an Entertainment, Choice, or Ultimate Plan (save $50) Get $400 in Visa Reward cards when you sign up for two years of DirecTV and show proof of purchase of NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube Disney+Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (with ads) — $14.99/month (save $11.98/month) Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ (no ads) — $24.99/month (save $17.98/month) FuboTV$20 off for two months of a Pro, Elite, or Premier subscription Try it with a seven-day free trial New subscribers get 30 days free of FuboTV Pro if you're a My Best Buy Plus or Total member (save $74.99) MaxMax (with ads) — $99.99/year (save $1.66/month) Max (no ads) — $149.99/year (save $3.50/month) Max Ultimate (no ads) — $199.99/year (save $3.33/month) Try it with a seven-day free trial with Amazon Prime HuluEligible college students can get a monthly subscription for $1.99 per month (save $6 per month) Try for free with a 30-day trial MGM+Get six free months when you buy a Fire TV device at Amazon Try for free with a seven-day trial NetflixVerizon customers can get a year of Netflix for free when they get AMC+ through Verizon play+ T-Mobile customers with Go5G and Go5G Plus plans can save between $9.99 and $15.49/month on Netflix Basic or Standard NFL Sunday TicketYouTube TV members with a monthly Base Plan subscription can add NFL Sunday Ticket for $22.25/month or $89 total (save $260 compared to the original package price of $349) Eligible users get two free months of Max when they bundle NFL Sunday Ticket and Youtube TV through Nov. 30 Paramount+Paramount+ Essential — $1.99/month for three months through Dec. 3 (save $4 per month) Paramount+ with Showtime — $3.99/month for three months through Dec. 3 (save $8 per month) Select MyPanera members can get a free three-month Walmart+ subscription and select Verizon MyPlan members can save $2.95/month on a Walmart+ subscription (Walmart+ unlocks Paramount+ Essential) Get one month free of any Paramount+ plan with code REDEEM30 PeacockPeacock Premium — get one year for $19.99 ($1.66/month) with code YEARLONG (save $40) or go month to month for $1.99/month for 12 months (save $4/month) Peacock Premium for students — $1.99/month for 12 months (save $3/month) PhiloNo current standalone deals, but try it with a seven-day free trial Sling TVGet a free Fire TV Stick Lite (a $40 value) and half off your first month (save $50) StarzGet a monthly plan for $3/month (save $6/month) or a six-month plan for $20 total (save $26) VuduSnag movies and TV series like Breaking Bad, Broad City, and the Avengers Four Movie Collection on sale to own every weekend through Thanksgiving YouTube TVNew users can get three months of the Base Plan for $50.99/month (save $22 per month) View the full article