Software development is associated with the idea of not reinventing the wheel, which means developers often select components or software libraries with pre-built functionality, rather than write code to achieve the same result.
There are many benefits of this approach. For example, a software component that is widely deployed is likely to have undergone extensive testing and debugging. It is considered tried and trusted, mature technology, unlike brand-new code, which has not been thoroughly debugged and may inadvertently introduce unknown cyber security issues into the business.
The Lego analogy is often used to describe how these components can be put together to build enterprise applications. Developers can draw on functionality made available through application programming interfaces (APIs), which provide programmatic access to software libraries and components.
Increasingly, in the age of data-driven applications and greater use of artificial intelligence (AI), API access to data sources is another Lego brick that developers can use to create new software applications. And just as is the case with a set of old-school Lego bricks, constructing the application from the numerous software components available is left to the creativity of the software developer.
A Lego template for application development
To take the Lego analogy a bit further, there are instructions, templates and pathways developers can be encouraged to follow to build enterprise software that complies with corporate policies.
A developer self-service platform provides a way for organisations to offer their developers almost pre-authorised assets, artefacts and tools that they can use to develop code Roy Illsley, Omdia
Roy Illsley, chief analyst, IT operations, at Omdia, defines an internal developer platform (IDP) as a developer self-service portal to access the tools and environments that the IT strategy has defined the organisation should standardise on. “A developer self-service platform provides a way for organisations to offer their developers almost pre-authorised assets, artefacts and tools that they can use to develop code,” he says.
The basic idea is to provide a governance framework with a suite of compliant tools. Bola Rotibi, chief of enterprise research at CCS Insight, says: “A developer self-service platform is really about trying to get a governance path.”
Rotibi regards the platform as “a golden path”, which provides developers who are not as skilled as more experienced colleagues a way to fast-track their work within a governance structure that allows them a certain degree of flexibility and creativity.
As to why offering flexibility to developers is an important consideration falls under the umbrella of developer experience and productivity. SnapLogic effectively provides modern middleware. It is used in digital transformation projects to connect disparate systems, and is now being repositioned for the age of agentic AI.
SnapLogic’s chief technology officer, Jeremiah Stone, says quite a few of the companies it has spoken to that identify as leaders in business transformation regard a developer portal offering self-service as something that goes hand-in-hand with digital infrastructure and AI-powered initiatives.
SnapLogic’s platform offers API management and service management, which manages the lifecycle of services, version control and documentation through a developer portal called the Dev Hub.
Stone says the capabilities of this platform extend from software developers to business technologists, and now AI users, who, he says, may be looking for a Model Context Protocol (MCP) endpoint.
Such know-how captured in a self-service developer portal enables users – whether they are software developers, or business users using low-code or no-code tooling – to connect AI with existing enterprise IT systems.
Enter Backstage
One platform that seems to have captured the minds of the developer community when it comes to developer self-service is Backstage. Having begun life internally at audio streaming site Spotify, Backstage is now an open source project managed by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).
While many teams that implemented Backstage assumed that it would be an easy, free addition to their DevOps practices, that isn’t always the case. Backstage can be complex and requires engineering expertise to assemble, build and deploy Christopher Condo and Lauren Alexander, Forrester
Pia Nilsson, senior director of engineering at the streaming service, says: “At Spotify, we’ve learned that enabling developer self-service begins with standardisation. Traditional centralised processes create bottlenecks, but complete decentralisation can lead to chaos. The key is finding the middle ground – standardisation through design, where automation and clear workflows replace manual oversight.”
Used by two million developers, Backstage is an open source framework for building internal developer portals. Nilsson says Backstage provides a single, consistent entry point for all development activities – tools, services, documentation and data. She says this means “developers can move quickly while staying aligned with organisational standards”.
Nilsson points out that standardising the fleet of components that comprise an enterprise technology stack is sometimes regarded as a large migration effort, moving everyone onto a single version or consolidating products into one. However, she says: “While that’s a critical part of standardising the fleet, it’s even more important to figure out the intrinsic motivator for the organisation to keep it streamlined and learn to ‘self-heal’ tech fragmentation.”
According to Nilsson, this is why it is important to integrate all in-house-built tools, as well as all the developer tools the business has purchased, in the same IDP. Doing so, she notes, makes it very easy to spot duplication. “Engineers will only use what they enjoy using, and we usually enjoy using the stuff we built ourselves because it’s exactly what we need,” she says.
The fact that Backstage is a framework is something IT leaders need to consider. In a recent blog post, Forrester analysts Christopher Condo and Lauren Alexander warned that most IDPs are frameworks that require assembly: “While many teams that implemented Backstage assumed that it would be an easy, free addition to their DevOps practices, that isn’t always the case. Backstage can be complex and requires engineering expertise to assemble, build and deploy.”
However, Forrester also notes that commercial IDP options are now available that include an orchestration layer on top of Backstage. These offer another option that may be a better fit for some organisations.
AI in an IDP
As well as the assembly organisations will need to carry out if they do not buy a commercial IDP, AI is revolutionising software development, and its impact needs to be taken into account in any decisions made around developer self-service and IDP.
Spotify’s Nilsson believes it is important for IT leaders to figure out how to support AI tooling usage in the most impactful way for their company.
“Today, there is both a risk to not leveraging enough AI tools or having it very unevenly spread across the company, as well as the risk that some teams give in to the vibes and release low-quality code to production,” she says.
According to Nilsson, this is why the IT team responsible for the IDP needs to drive up the adoption of these tools and evaluate the impact over time. “At Spotify, we drive broad AI adoption through education and hack weeks, which we promote through our product Skill Exchange. We also help engineers use context-aware agentic tools,” she adds.
Looking ahead
In terms of AI tooling, an example of how developer self-service could evolve is the direction of travel SAP looks to be taking with its Joule AI copilot tool.
When structure, automation and visibility are built into the developer experience, you replace bottlenecks with flow and create an environment where teams can innovate quickly, confidently and responsibly Pia Nilsson, Spotify
CCS Insights’ Rotibi believes the trend to integrate AI into developer tools and platforms is an area of opportunity for developer self-service platforms. Among the interesting topics Rotibi saw at the recent SAP TechEd conference in Berlin was the use of AI in SAP Joule.
SAP announced new AI assistants in Joule, which it said are able to coordinate multiple agents across workflows, departments and applications. According to SAP, these assistants plan, initiate and complete complex tasks spanning finance, supply chain, HR and beyond.
“SAP Joule is an AI interface. It’s a bit more than just a chatbot. It is also a workbench,” says Rotibi. Given that Joule has access to the SAP product suite, she notes that, as well as providing access, Joule understands the products. “It knows all the features and functions SAP has worked on, and, behind the scenes, uses the best data model to get the data points the user wants,” she says.
Recognising that enterprise software developers will want to build their own applications and create their own integration between different pieces of software, she says SAP Joule effectively plays the role of a developer self-service portal for the SAP product suite.
Besides what comes next with AI-powered functionality, there are numerous benefits in offering developer self-service to improve the overall developer experience, but there needs to be structure and standards.
Nilsson says: “When structure, automation and visibility are built into the developer experience, you replace bottlenecks with flow and create an environment where teams can innovate quickly, confidently and responsibly.”
Cyber Monday is almost over. We’ve seen some of the best deals of the year make their appearance over this weekend, and it’s not too late. For Cyber Monday, Best Buy has had (or kept around) some really solid tech deals on some of our favorite products we’ve tested and reviewed, ranging from laptops and gaming mice to cordless vacuums. So, whether you’re shopping for the perfect gift for that tech lover in your life or if you’ve been waiting all year for prices to drop on something for yourself, there are a few great options below.
Updated December 1: We’ve added the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Creator Bundle and Roborock Saros Z70.
The Latest MacBook Pro
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
The M5 MacBook Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is only a month old, and it’s already on sale. It’s the only Mac so far to receive the upgrade to the latest M5 chip, benefiting from improved performance across the board. In my testing, there was a significant step forward everywhere you looked, including the GPU, the CPU, and the Neural Engine for AI tasks. It’s the GPU that’s seen the biggest leap, though, which should speed up both gaming and creative applications. Other than that, this is the same MacBook Pro you probably already know and love, with its bright mini-LED screen, robust speakers, and extra ports (over the MacBook Air, at least).
This base 14-inch model doesn’t have the incredible value of the MacBook Air or the powerhouse performance of the M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro. Ultimately, when it comes to which MacBook you should buy, the answer is still the Air. But the M5 versions of these laptops aren’t coming until next year, so if you’re after the latest Apple Silicon in one of the best laptops you can buy, this deal on the M5 MacBook Pro is solid.
A Great Windows Laptop
Photograph: Brenda Stolyar
Photograph: Best Buy
Microsoft
Surface Laptop (7th Edition, 2024)
Windows users should instead check out Microsoft’s Surface Laptop, which is steeply marked down for Cyber Monday. It’s well equipped, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite providing both snappy performance and excellent battery life. It has a big, bright display with a smooth 120-hz refresh rate, a nice upgrade over other similarly-equipped Windows laptops. It’s not quite as sharp a first-party experience as Apple’s MacBook line, but it’s a great value at the lower, discounted price.
The Best Bluetooth Speaker
Photograph: Ryan Waniata
Photograph: Ryan Waniata
Photograph: Ryan Waniata
The JBL Flip 7 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is a Bluetooth speaker that has it all. As our A/V reviewer Ryan Waniata says, “JBL’s Flip strikes the perfect compromise between mobility and sound quality, offering clean detail with plenty of punch.” Waniata also praises the durability of the Flip 7, which is important in a Bluetooth speaker meant to be used outdoors. There are tons of different color options to match your vibe, and it gets up to 16 hours of battery life. The increased water resistance means it’ll bring the party wherever you need it. Put simply, it’s the best Bluetooth speaker you can buy, and it’s at a great price.
Our Favorite Dyson Vacuum
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Courtesy of Dyson
Everyone wants a cordless Dyson vacuum, but they tend to be exorbitantly expensive. It’s still not cheap, but at $300 off, this is as good a deal as we’ve seen on this vacuum. The V15 Detect is our vacuum expert’s favorite Dyson. In her testing, Nena Farrell says she was impressed by how much dust and dirt it sucked up from her carpet, as well as from hard floors. The V15 Detect also comes with an extra sensor that can actually count the number of dust particles. That’s overkill for most people, but if you have severe allergies (or have friends or family that do), the Dyson V15 Detect can actually verify what you’re picking up.
The Best AirPods Deal
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Apple
AirPods Pro 2 (With USB-C)
This discount on the AirPods Pro 2 is sold out some other retailers, but it’s still available at Best Buy. These updated AirPods Pro 2 is the model to come out in 2023, introducing the USB-C charging port and water resistance to the already-great pair of noise-canceling earbuds. The price cut to $191 from the retail price of $250 is great, and it’s probably the pair that most people should buy this holiday season. However, I should mention that the newer AirPods Pro 3 launched recently in September, bringing a huge boost to noise canceling, bass, and battery life. It also has the new Live Translation feature. These newer earbuds are $30 off right now, but they cost an extra $30 over the AirPods Pro 2.
A Tiny Power Bank
Photograph: Simon Hill
Photograph: Simon Hill
Need just a little extra boost to get your devices through those busy afternoons? The Anker Nano Power Bank plugs right into the bottom of your phone, providing an extra 5,000 mAh of juice, which should be enough for most phones to go from full to empty once. Even though there are options with more power and plugs, for just under $20 you could easily toss this in your bag and save it for a rainy day.
The Best TV Deal Right Now
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OLED TVs might be the best TVs you can buy, but if you’re shopping for a TV under $1,000 like most people are, the TCL QM6K QLED (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is what you should be eyeing. It’s a 4K mini-LED screen, and our TV reviewers call it “a versatile display that does just about everything well, from naturalistic colors to rich black levels and impressive clarity.” It’s not the brightest TV in the world, but it does come with a 144-Hz refresh rate for gaming and a smart Google TV interface for your streaming needs. There are screen options ranging from 55 inches up to 98 inches, with the happy-medium 65-inch model starting at $500.
Your New Vlogging Friend
Insta360
Flow 2 Pro Creator Bundle
This is our favorite smartphone gimbal. The Insta360 has tons of useful extras, including infinite pan tracking and better tracking module that WIRED editor Julian Chokkattu says works well across lots of apps, who tested it out. Julian says it also has “more flexibility when it comes to rotating the gimbal around.” So, if you’re an aspiring vlogger or even just want something fun to try out for an upcoming vacation, the Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Creator Bundle will help you get the most of your phone’s camera.
A Fancy Espresso Maker (That You’ll Love)
Breville
Barista Express Espresso Machine
Don’t let price hold you back from your home barista dreams. $200 off the beloved espresso machine that WIRED editor Julian Chokkattu has been using for seven years without issues. He cites the excellent steam wand, consistent pressure for espresso, and easy cleaning as the top reasons to buy it. But the long-term reliability is its biggest strength. When you drop half a grand on a piece of kitchen tech, you need to know that it won’t need to be replaced in just a few years.
The Best Headphones
Photograph: Ryan Waniata
The best noise-canceling headphones from Sony are also the best wireless headphones you can buy right now. Bags of processing power can silence even the loudest sounds around you, and the included microphones are excellent for Zoom calls. Sound quality is top-notch, with custom-made drivers delivering Sony’s sleek and flat sound.
Stylish Beats Headphones
Courtesy of Beats
If you’re a fan of bass-forward headphones in eye-catching colors, the Beats Studio Pro are marked way down for Cyber Monday at Best Buy. Like most Beats headphones, they lack a custom equalizer, instead opting for a tried and true sound profile that features punchy bass and bold mid-range. They still have great features, like easy pairing with both Apple and Android devices, and head-tracking for spatial audio.
A Brilliant USB-C Hub
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One of the biggest upgrades you can make to your remote work setup is a solid USB hub or laptop docking station. Most laptops don’t have enough ports, especially not if you’re trying to connect multiple, high-resolution monitors. The plug-and-play nature of this is super helpful, too, as you can have all of your peripherals and accessories connected via USB-C.
While you could just go out and buy any old USB hub, the Satechi Dual Dock Stand has some secrets up its sleeve. First off, it’s designed to prop up your laptop slightly with its wedge shape. My favorite feature, though, is the built-in storage slot. It doesn’t come with an SSD included, but any M.2 SSD will work. It’s a handy feature to have. The best part is the price, which is down to $105, a new low at Best Buy for Cyber Monday.
A Cheaper, Better iPad
Photograph: Brenda Stolyar
Photograph: Brenda Stolyar
This is a great price for the base iPad. But a cheaper iPad is only so good if it’s limited by its software. But with the iPadOS 26 update, you’re also getting a better iPad than ever before. With a more accurate cursor and resizable windows, the iPad is now more like a MacBook than ever before. Multitasking on an iPad has always been a nightmare, but now that you can pull up multiple windows side by side and resize them to your heart’s content. Connect it up with a wireless mouse and keyboard, and you’ve got something that could replace a laptop in a pinch.
The Perfect Travel Partner
Courtesy of Sony
These earbuds came out a couple of years ago, but they remain some of the best you can buy. When they came out, Sony’s fifth-generation of high-end wireless earbuds were trimmed down to around 25 percent smaller and 20 percent lighter than the previous generation. You also get two extra full charges from the case, for a total of up to 36 hours of listening. That all makes it the best pair of earbuds for traveling in particular. There’s no compromise in noise canceling either. In fact, our A/V experts say the XM5 has “some of the most advanced functionality in terms of EQ, touch controls, and adaptive noise canceling available on the market.” This is the best discount we’ve ever seen on them.
The Smartest Android Phone
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
You can’t go wrong with Google’s brand-new Pixel 10. The smartest of the best Android phones, it boasts genuinely useful AI features, like Call Screen and Now Playing. There’s also an excellent, versatile, triple-camera system that includes a 5X optical zoom for capturing action from afar. There’s Qi2 support for magnetic wireless charging and magnetic accessories. It’s unusual to see a deep discount on this year’s Google flagship, so it’s worth biting.
An Affordable Android Phone
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
If you don’t need something particularly fancy, the Google Pixel 9a is an impressive budget-friendly offering, particularly when you can save $100 off the list price for Cyber Monday. It comes in a variety of delightful colors, has excellent performance for daily tasks, and a great dual-camera system that makes taking perfect photos a snap. It still has impressive battery life, and features you’d see on phones twice the price, like wireless charging and IP68 dust and water resistance.
A Fantastic Robot Vacuum
Photograph: Adrienne So
Photograph: Adrienne So
Photograph: Adrienne So
This is no ordinary robot vacuum. It has a built-in extendable arm, which can supposedly pick up objects in the way like socks and trash. You can even designate a shoe zone for the vacuum to move stray shoes to. It’s an incredible idea. In our testing, though, it’s fairly limited in what it can pick up. It can handle tissues, shoes, socks, or light items under 300 grams. But anything else, it struggles with. Fortunately, it’s also a very capable robot vacuum on its own, and at this reduced price, it’s much more appealing.
An Incredible OLED Gaming Monitor
Courtesy of Samsung
Samsung
Odyssey G6 OLED Gaming Monitor
Samsung makes some of the prettiest gaming monitors, especially in the past couple of years. Within its Odyssey lineup, there’s now just about every size and form factor of monitor you can imagine. The Odyssey G6 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a 27-inch OLED with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 and a 360-Hz refresh rate, which should be great no matter what game you’re playing. Want extreme frame rates for competitive shooters? You can drop the resolution to 1080p and explore the higher echelon of the 360-Hz refresh rate. For slower-paced single-player games, the 1440p resolution is crisp, and the OLED panel gets you gorgeous HDR in games. It’s $250 off the full price, down now to $650.
One Ring to Rule Them All
Photograph: Simon Hill
Photograph: Simon Hill
The smart ring space has been quiet this year, perhaps partially because of how fantastic the Oura Ring 4 is. It’s smaller and lighter, feeling more like a proper piece of jewelry than ever before. With new features like fertility tracking, an improved health app, and over three days of battery life, our reviewer Adrienne So was consistently impressed by the upgrade over the previous Oura Ring 3. At $100 off the full price, the Oura Ring 4 is continuing to feel like the only smart ring anyone should buy.
A Gaming Mouse
Photograph: Henri Robbins
Corsair
Scimitar Elite Wireless SE
If you play MMOs, you know how useful it is to map various actions to buttons on your keyboard or mouse. Well, this gaming mouse from Corsair gives you a ton of options to customize your gameplay. There are 12 reprogrammable side buttons, but the mouse also has a high 33,000-dpi optical sensor and 1,000-Hz polling for low input lag and high responsiveness. It can connect via a 2.4-GHz dongle instead of Bluetooth, too.
A Wallet-Friendly Chromebook
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
While there are a ton of different Chromebooks for less than $300, the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 stands out with its expansive touchpad, solid performance, and battery life that’s great for students or occasional cafe work. You’ll make some other compromises, mostly around the screen, which is slightly low density for the 16-inch size, but it’s hard to argue with a Chromebook at such a low price point.
A Mesh Wi-Fi System
Photograph: Simon Hill
Photograph: Simon Hill
Photograph: Simon Hill
Everyone could use faster and more reliable Wi-Fi, right? This high-performing, tri-band, Wi-Fi 7 mesh is the runner-up in our Best Mesh guide. You’ll get lightning-fast speeds on the 6-GHz band at close range. Each unit has plenty of ports (one 10 Gbps Ethernet port, one 2.5 Gbps port, a Gigabit port, and a USB 3.0 port), and the Deco app is very easy to use. The possibility of a TP-Link ban in the US might put you off, or it might encourage you to pull the trigger now.
Cyber Monday deals are still live for a few more hours, and while many of these bargains have been around since Black Friday, today brought a fresh batch of price drops that are worth catching before they’re gone. The WIRED Reviews team has hundreds of years of collective experience tracking actual deals—not just inflated markdowns—on products we’ve hand-tested. Below, you’ll find everything that made the cut: True discounts on the gear and gadgets we’d recommend to our friends and family.
Featured Cyber Monday Deal
Updated: Dec 2 2025, 01:34 AM
Updated December 1, 2025: We’ve added more deals, including great discounts on the best earbuds for Android, some Bose headphones, a new deal on the best office chair we’ve tested, our favorite green powders, and more.
Best PC Laptop Deal: Dell 14 Plus for $650 ($100 off)
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Dell had a killer $500 discount all weekend on the Core Ultra 5 version of its Dell 14 Plus. It was a high-end laptop being sold for downright budget-level prices. It’s sold out now, unfortunately. But the current discount is still quite good. It’s on a slightly more powerful configuration with the Core Ultra 7, as well as the same 2560 by 1600 resolution screen. This is a very strong display for a laptop at this price. While the Surface Laptop is better in many ways, the $650 Dell 14 Plus gets you a full terabyte of storage.—Luke Larsen
More PC Laptop Deals
Microsoft
Surface Laptop (7th Edition, 2024)
Microsoft’s Surface Laptop is the closest thing the Windows world has to a MacBook, and it’s never been so cheap.
Acer
Chromebook Plus 516
Usually, inexpensive Chromebooks have subpar displays and touchpads, but this Acer model’s are just fine—at a killer price.
Razer
Blade 16 (2025)
Our favorite gaming laptop has a sleek, thin design and impressive graphics. It doesn’t go on sale very often.
Asus
Zenbook A14
Weighing only 2.16 pounds, it’s one of the lightest laptops you can buy, without making any major sacrifices to achieve that weight.
Best MacBook Deal: MacBook Air (M4) for $749 ($250 off)
Photograph: Brenda Stolyar
Apple
MacBook Air (M4, 2025)
The M4 MacBook Air has been the best laptop on the market since it was released in 2024. The price has slowly dropped, too. It’s now down to $749, and when you compare this directly with the quality of similarly priced laptops, you’ll see why it’s still at the top of my list. The display quality and resolution is top-notch, while the performance and battery life remain best in class. If the rumors are true, we’re still at least a few months out from the M5 MacBook Air, making this M4 still worthy of a purchase at this price. —Luke Larsen
More MacBook Deals
Apple
MacBook Pro (M5)
The new MacBook Pro is only a month old, and it’s already on sale. It wasn’t a significant revamp, though it’s currently the only Mac with the latest M5 chip.
Apple
MacBook Pro (M4 Pro/M4 Max, 2024)
The M4 Pro MacBook Pro remains a super-powerful and premium laptop, a meaningful step up in performance over the M5 MacBook Pro. It’s not a huge discount, but a deal is a deal.
Best Computer Monitor Deal: Dell 27 Plus 4K for $225 ($75 off)
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Photograph: Luke Larsen
Dell
27 Plus 4K Monitor (S2725QS)
The $200 range used to get you a crappy, 1080p monitor with terrible colors. But thanks to this deal, it can afford you a beautiful 4K monitor with a 120-Hz refresh rate and a fully-adjustable stand. It’s IPS, but it has decent color coverage and accuracy, with a max brightness of 355 nits. Just be aware: it doesn’t have built-in USB ports and the stand doesn’t have enough height adjustment to be used as a vertical monitor. But for run-of-the-mill, at-home use, you won’t find another monitor with the complete package that the Dell 27 Plus 4K has. —Luke Larsen
More Computer Monitor Deals
Samsung
32-Inch Smart Monitor M9 M90SF
This display lives somewhere between OLED monitor and TV. It’s perfect for a mixed-use room that’s home office by day and entertainment room by night.
Samsung
Odyssey G6 OLED Gaming Monitor
This 27-inch OLED monitor strikes the perfect balance of sharpness (1440p) and speed (360-Hz), all packaged together in one of the most beautiful gaming displays you can buy.
Best Wifi Router Deal: Asus RT-BE58U for $98 ($52 off)
Photograph: Simon Hill
This is the Wi-Fi 7 router I recommend for most people in our best Wi-Fi routers guide because it’s easy to set up and will cover homes and apartments up to around 2,000 square feet with fast, reliable connectivity. It’s only dual-band, so you do miss out on the 6-GHz band, but you get all the other advantages of Wi-Fi 7. It also has a generous array of ports and comes with free security software and parental controls. Support for VPN service, separate IoT or guest networks, and Ai Mesh rounds out an excellent device. —Simon Hill
More Wi-Fi Router Deals
Amazon
Eero Pro 6E
This Wi-Fi 6E mesh is ideal for smart homes, provides reliably speedy Wi-Fi, and is oh-so-easy to set up and use. It’s one of our favorites. You can nab the three-pack for 40 percent off.
TP-Link
Deco BE67
This high-performing, tri-band, Wi-Fi 7 mesh is the runner-up in my best mesh guide, and it’s a great value at this discounted price, which is $200 below standard.
Asus
ZenWiFi XT8
A Wi-Fi 6 mesh is still enough for most folks and this is the cheapest we’ve ever seen our favorite system.
TP-Link
Deco BE25 Outdoor
This router is a great way to get a better Wi-Fi signal into your backyard and outbuildings.
Best Computer Peripheral Deal: Audioengine A2+ Speakers for $223 ($56 off)
Photograph: Simon Hill
Photograph: Simon Hill
When it comes to your home office, there’s still nothing like a solid pair of desk speakers to amplify your work-from-home setup. These computer speakers from Audioengine rarely go on sale, so now’s a great time to pick up a pair. They’re our favorite computer speakers, with robust sound, and they won’t take up much room on a desk. Music is where these speakers shine, even without a dedicated subwoofer.—Luke Larsen
More Computer Peripheral Deals
SteelSeries
Rival 3 Gen 2
A good gaming mouse is nice to have even when you’re not gaming, especially one that’s this affordable. They aren’t super groundbreaking, but the reliable Rival 3 Gen 2 comes in wired or wireless flavors.
SteelSeries
Arena 9
This surround system for your PC will crank up the immersion for games and movies.
Best External Storage Deal: Western Digital 5TB My Passport Ultra Drive for $125 ($30 off)
Western Digital
5TB My Passport Ultra
This portable hard drive is our pick for the best portable backup because it’s small (less than an inch thick) but sturdy and balances respectable performance with convenience in the form of a regular USB-C connection. This is the device we’d want to run daily backups in a hotel room while on location shooting photos or video.
Best Tablet Deal: Apple iPad A16 (2025) for $274 ($75 off)
Photograph: Brenda Stolyar
Photograph: Brenda Stolyar
The current model of iPad (A16) has dropped below the $300 price we typically see on sales. This tablet functions as a second screen for everything from watching movies on a flight to checking the news in bed without your reading glasses. The last one I bought was promptly taken over by my daughter, who uses it to play Roblox. —Martin Cizmar
Mobile Devices & Charging
Best Smartphone Deal: Google Pixel 10 for $599 ($200 off)
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Google’s shiny new Pixel 10 is one of the best Android phones on the market right now. It’s rare to find a phone at this price, especially on sale, with a triple-camera system that includes a 5X optical zoom sensor so you won’t have trouble capturing sharp photos of birds up in the tree, your kid earning their diploma, or your favorite artist onstage. Not to mention this is one of the first flagship Android phones with Qi2 magnets, meaning, similar to Apple’s iPhones, you can magnetically attach the phone to wireless chargers and docks for speedy charging (and attach various fun magnetic accessories). Best of all is Google’s smart software; Yes, there’s a lot of generative AI creep that isn’t super useful, but tools like Call Screen can filter out spam calls, and Now Playing automatically tells you what song is playing at the coffee shop without you having to lift a finger. Read our Best Pixel Phones guide for more details. —Julian Chokkattu
More Smartphone Deals
Motorola
Razr Ultra (2025)
This is the hottest flip-style folding phone of the year. The Razr Ultra comes in snazzy designs, has a strong camera, and a super-useful external display for when you don’t want to open the whole thing up.
Motorola
Moto G Stylus 2025
This Moto G Stylus (make sure it’s the 2025 model) is the best bang for your buck, with wireless charging, good performance, a headphone jack, a microSD card slot, and, naturally, a built-in stylus.
Best Mobile Accessory Deal: Anker PowerWave Pad and Stand for $11 ($5 off)
Photograph: Simon Hill
Anker
PowerWave Pad and Stand
The best wireless charger is usually pretty affordable, but at just over $10, it’s a no-brainer for anyone in the market. You can choose from a pad or a stand option; Both have rubbery grips on the bottom to prevent slips and slides, and they’ll charge your phone reliably at 10, 7.5, or 5 watts depending on your device. Note that you need to bring your own wall charger! (I like these from the same brand.) —Louryn Strampe
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Anker
Prime USB-C to USB-C Cable
Snag a great deal our favorite charging cable. It works over 200 degrees of temp swing and has 240W charging.
PopSockets
Phone Grip
PopSockets are user-friendly, especially this MagSafe version which pops onto the back of your compatible device (or case).
Spigen
Ultra Hybrid MagFit Case
This clear case comes in several interesting designs that portray the internal components of a smartphone. It’s my favorite cheap case for the iPhone 17 range, though it’s available for devices dating back to the iPhone 14 Pro.
Ray-Ban
Meta Smart Glasses
Whatever you think of Meta’s AI policies (they’re garbage) the best smart glasses are the ones that you already want to wear. The 2024 version are now on sale.
Backbone
One Mobile Gaming Controller
This excellent mobile gaming controller turns your phone into something that feels like a miniature console.
Bullstrap
The Minimalist Case
This is our favorite full-grain leather case, with hides are sourced from Europe and the US. It looks gorgeous, smells lovely, features stainless steel buttons.
Best Power Bank Deal: Anker 737 Power Bank for $75 ($35 off)
Photograph: Simon Hill
The Anker 737 power bank is my go-to companion for … well, basically all the time, but especially music festivals. (It’s literally sitting next to me right now.) The beefy brick is surprisingly heavy, and it has a 24,000-mAh capacity with 140-watt fast-charging. It can top off your phone, your Nintendo Switch, or even your laptop. My favorite part is that the power bank itself recharges really quickly, in just about an hour. It also has a neat built-in display that offers helpful information like charging speeds and battery health. —Louryn Strampe
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Nimble
Champ (Series 2)
The Nimble Champ (Series 2) is our favorite power bank lineup thanks to the recycled plastic construction, eye-catching design, and general reliability.
Anker
MagGo Power Bank (10K) (Qi2)
The best Qi2 power bank we’ve tested has never sold for less. It has a handy built-in kickstand, a two-way USB-C port, and a tiny LED display.
Anker
Laptop Power Bank
This hefty power bank is packing serious heat, with a smart and practical design, plenty of speedy charging ports, and a handy display.
Anker
Nano Power Bank With Instacord
A built-in retractable USB-C cable in a power bank is so handy, and it’s one more thing you don’t have to remember. The 10,000-mAh is enough to fully charge any phone.
Best Amazon Device Deal: Amazon Echo Dot for $32 ($18 Off)
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Courtesy of Amazon
This is the current generation of Echo Dot. This small device has powerful, robust sound and works a treat if you want Alexa access in a discreet space. I keep one in my hallway so I can ask quick questions as I move through the house, and one in my bedroom as an alarm clock. It packs some of the best sound you can get for this price, especially when it’s on sale like it is for Cyber Monday. —Nena Farrell
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Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite (2024, 12th Generation)
The latest generation Kindle Paperwhite came out last fall, and it’s got just about everything we want in an e-reader: an auto-adjusting warm light, a three-month battery life, snappy performance, integration with Overdrive so you can get your library books, and the ability to “speak” several languages.
Amazon
Kindle Scribe (2024)
The Kindle Scribe is a great combo e-reader and digital notebook. There are a few new models coming soon, but we still think this one is worth buying, especially since it’s on sale for $120 off.
Amazon
Kindle Colorsoft and Colorsoft Signature Edition
The Kindle Colorsoft takes everything we love about Kindle’s e-readers and adds a color screen. You’ll get most of the benefits of a Kindle Paperwhite in living color.
Amazon
Kindle (2024, 11th Generation)
Amazon’s cheapest Kindle is still a powerful, snappy device, and comes in fun colors like matcha green. It’s a great gift for bookworks and kids you want to become bookworms.
Best Digital Notebook Deal: reMarkable 2 Bundle for $408 ($70 Off)
Photograph: Nena Farrell
The reMarkable 2 is one of the best digital notebooks you can get. It’s my favorite budget option, which might seem weird since it’s not necessarily the cheapest (it’s the same price as the Kindle Scribe). It’s the best for the features and the available accessories like a keyboard folio at this price point, and it costs less than the rest of reMarkable’s lineup or competitors like Supernote. You can get bundles (you’ll need to choose both a marker and folio) of the reMarkable 2 for $70 right now, letting you add on your favorite folio or upgrade the marker without paying as much as you usually would. The digital notebooks from reMarkable are rarely on sale, so don’t miss this one. —Nena Farrell
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Amazon
Kindle Scribe (2024)
The Kindle Scribe is a great combo e-reader and digital notebook. There are a few new models coming this winter, but we still think this one is worth buying, especially since it’s on sale.
Kobo
Libra Colour
This is our favorite digital notebook for readers, and it’s a great affordable color option. It’s only $30 off the typical price, but that’s still some savings on our favorite e-reader.
This is our favorite TV for most people, because it offers excellent color and great processing, and contains virtually every app you could want. Mini LED backlighting means that you’ll have excellent contrast and plenty of performance in bright rooms, and TCL’s anti-glare technology makes it nice even when sunlight hits it. Its price is the main appeal; you’ll pay hundreds of dollars more for a TV that looks any better. —Parker Hall
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LG
G5 OLED
The G5 is LG’s highest-end OLED, and it is perhaps the prettiest screen we saw all year. With the price dropping below $2,000, it’s a no-brainer for your home theater update.
Sony
Bravia 8 II QD-OLED
Sony TVs are high-priced for a reason: They have the best processing in the game, and they tend to look just a bit sharper than their competitors.
LG
C5
This is probably the best all-around OLED of the year. We’ve yet to get this specific model in for testing, but the C series models we have tested in the past offer a great mix of brightness and color, and good performance for gaming and sports.
Roku
Pro Series QLED TV (2025)
This latest Roku Pro Series TV is uniformly bright and easy to set up and navigate, and it works well for both watching shows and movies and for gaming.
Best Projector Deal: Nebula X1 for $2,199 ($801 off)
Photograph: Chris Haslam
Photograph: Chris Haslam
Photograph: Chris Haslam
Reviewer Chris Haslam lavished praise on this Anker projector, which claims to be the world’s first cinema-grade outdoor entertainment system. It’s a 4K projector capable of creating a 200-inch image with 3,500 ANSI lumens of brightness, but requires very little setup. It will also work with microphones for karaoke or business presentations. The list price is very steep for a portable projector, but this Cyber Monday sale drops $800 off. —Martin Cizmar
Best Streaming Device Deal: Roku Streaming Stick Plus for $19 ($21 off)
Photograph: Parker Hall
Roku
Streaming Stick Plus (2025)
This streaming stick is what I’d recommend for anyone who just wants to enable an older TV to stream modern apps. It looks fine, but you may want to spring for a nicer stick if you have a newer TV. That said, you really cannot beat this $20 price. This is a gadget that can breathe new life into an older screen in your basement or garage, or which you can use to stream your shows in a hotel room without being too annoyed if you someday leave it behind. —Parker Hall
The highest-end Roku is the one we’d recommend if you want the highest possible streaming quality, thanks to its support for Dolby Vision.
Google
TV Streamer (4K)
If you like casting to your TV from your phone, the Google TV streaming is a favorite for Android users, thanks to tight Google integration. You can save 25 percent during this event.
Roku
Streaming Stick 4K
This is the best streaming stick for most people, thanks to its support for 4K resolution and HDR.
Amazon
Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation)
This is a solid 4K streaming stick with an easy-to-use operating system that favors Amazon content.
Best Soundbar Deal: Yamaha Audio SR-C30A for $220 ($60 off)
Courtesy of Yamaha
This is our favorite soundbar system for most people, thanks to its great wireless subwoofer, solid audio processing, and compact footprint below most screens. If you’ve been struggling to hear the voices on screen, or you just want for a more cinematic experience, I recommend the SR-C30A. —Parker Hall
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Sony
Bravia Theater System 6
If you don’t want to see speakers all around your room, the System 6 is a classy and good-looking wireless system from Sony that will fill your room with sound without physically standing out.
Yamaha
True X Bar 50A
This is essentially Yamaha’s Dolby Atmos-enabled version of the SR-C30A above, and it is worth the upgrade if you’re looking for even more immersion.
Best Bluetooth Speaker Deal: JBL Flip 7 for $97 ($53 off)
Photograph: Ryan Waniata
Photograph: Ryan Waniata
Photograph: Ryan Waniata
JBL’s Bluetooth speakers are some of our favorites that money can buy, and the Flip 7 is no exception. We like how durable it is, as well as how loud the tube-shaped speaker can get when placed on a table or in a corner. —Parker Hall
Sonos
Era 100
Sonos has fallen from grace in the past two years, thanks to a wonky app that still seems to have issues, but the Era 100 remains a great wireless speaker with solid sound.
Sony
SRS-XB100
These little Bluetooth speakers are a great addition to a hike or camping trip, and they easily tie to a pack.
JBL
Clip 5
We like the Clip series because they have a built-in carabiner that lets you clip them to anything around.
Tribit
Stormbox Blast 2
This boombox-style speaker will bring the party anywhere, complete with built-in lights.
Best Headphone Deal: Sony WH-1000XM6 for $398 ($62 off)
Photograph: Ryan Waniata
These are the best noise-canceling headphones from Sony, and among the best wireless headphones you can buy. They have insane processing power that can easily silence even the loudest sounds around you, and the included microphones are also awesome for Zoom calls. Sound quality is excellent, with custom-made drivers delivering Sony’s sleek and flat sound. —Parker Hall
Sony
WH-1000XM5
Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones remain some of the finest you can buy, despite being older than the latest WH-1000XM6.
Bose
QuietComfort Ultra 2
The best alternative to Sony’s headphones, Bose’s noise-canceling headphones have luxurious comfort and vibrant sound.
Best Earbuds Deal: Nothing Ear (a) for $59 ($30 off)
Photograph: Parker Hall
These are our favorite wireless earbuds for most people. I actually just bought a pair last week after confirming with resident audiophile Parker Hall that I’d like them more than my stinky, annoying, horrible-touch-controls AirPods Gen 2. And I do! The Nothing Ear (a) have a super-cool translucent charging case, and they’re comfortable. They also sound great out of the box, though you can tweak the EQ in the app. Tack on the 5-hour battery life and excellent touch controls, and I don’t know why I ever waited so long to get a pair for myself. This deal matches the best we’ve ever tracked. —Louryn Strampe
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Apple
AirPods Pro 2 (With USB-C)
AirPods Pro—even last-gen models like these—are absolutely still worth buying for iPhone owners. They have great noise canceling, decent sound, and they pair instantly with any iOS device. You can save 30 percent during this sale.
Beats
Powerbeats Pro 2
These are some of our favorite workout headphones, thanks to their clip-based design and good integration with iOS, thanks to Apple’s Beats ownership.
Google
Pixel Buds Pro 2
These tiny, comfy earbuds are our favorite for Android phone owners.
Nothing
Headphone (1)
I like these see-through over-ears, which have one of the best volume knobs I have used on a pair of headphones, and which feature audio designed by acclaimed hi-fi brand KEF.
Best Smart Plug Deal: Kasa Smart Plug Mini 4-Pack for $24 ($6 off)
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TP-Link
Kasa Mini Smart Plug EP10
TP-Link’s Kasa line of mini smart plugs performs as well as larger plugs but in a smaller size that won’t obstruct a second outlet. The app is simple to navigate and has scenes, timers, and schedules. For the extra cautious, there’s even an away mode that turns the plugs on and off randomly during the time you choose to confuse anyone observing your routine. Smart plug sales are in short supply this Cyber Monday, but this is a few bucks cheaper than it was in recent weeks. —Martin Cizmar
Best Home Office Deal: Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro for $424 ($75 off)
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
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Branch
Ergonomic Chair Pro
This is our top office chair recommendation for most people. Branch’s Ergonomic Chair Pro offers oodles of adjustments, from seat pan to lumbar support, all while looking nice in your office. It’s hard to find affordable, good office chairs, especially under $500, but Branch is one of the few companies delivering in this price bracket. We’ve rounded up more deals on Branch products here. —Julian Chokkattu
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Secretlab
Magnus Pro
Secretlab might be a gamer-focused brand, but anyone can appreciate its metal, magnetic Magnus Pro standing desk. The cable organization is off the charts, largely thanks to the trench at the back and built-in power in one of the legs. Pick up magnetic accessories for more tidying.
Herman Miller
Aeron
Herman Miller’s Aeron is an iconic office chair. Yes, it’s expensive, but this is a chair you won’t have to think about for more than a decade. It’s supportive, can be tailored to your body size, and has an excellent 12-year warranty. We’ve rounded up more Herman Miller deals here.
Logitech
Casa Pop-Up Desk
This pop-up stand includes all the basic accessories you need for a more ergonomic work setup while on the go.
Branch
Adjustable Laptop Stand
Constructed from anodized aluminum with a medium-density fiberboard surface, this adjustable stand is an affordable option compared to other premium wooden models. Plus, the added $10 price drop makes it even sweeter.
Best Robot Vacuum Deal: Yeedi M12 Pro+ for $340 ($460 off)
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Normally, I would expect to spend around $1000 for a new, well-functioning, dual-function vacuum-mop robot vacuum. But you can get an even bigger break on price if you look at past-season models. Yeedi is the affordable sub-brand of the higher-end Ecovacs. At 4- and 3.5-liter capacities, the clean/dirty water tanks are just ginormous and offer excellent value for the price. You won’t have to switch them out too often. This model also has an extendable arm for cleaning hard-to-reach places and a decent 11,000 Pa of suction.—Adrienne So
Best Dyson Vacuum Deal: Dyson V15s Detect Submarine for $699 ($351 Off)
Photograph: Adrienne So
Courtesy of Dyson
Dyson
V15s Detect Submarine
This is the very best price we’ve seen all year for this fantastic Dyson vacuum. It’s our favorite vacuum cleaner for both wet and dry cleaning, since it takes the technology we love from the V15 and adds a wet mop head attachment. WIRED reviewer Adrienne So says this vacuum is one of the best things that has ever happened to her. —Nena Farrell
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Dyson
Gen5 Detect
Save $300 on Dyson’s most powerful vacuum, our favorite for vacuuming up pet hair. It’s often on sale for around $850, but great to get for a little cheaper.
Bissell
PowerClean FurFinder
Our favorite stick vacuum comes with a great range of attachments, an affordable price point, and can stand up on its own.
Dyson
V12 Detect Slim
This vacuum is excellent for small spaces like a studio or one-bedroom apartment since it’s so compact and lightweight. The Walmart price is a hige savings this Cyber Monday.
Roborock
Saros Z70
This is the much-vaunted robot vacuum with the extendable arm! It makes for a fun party trick at the very least.
3i
G10+ Robot Vacuum
This basic little robot vacuum has an enormous 1-liter dustbin and AI-enabled navigation smarts for not that much money!
Best Air Purifier Deal: Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact for $300 ($50 off)
Photograph: Lisa Wood Shapiro
Dyson
HushJet Purifier Compact
The debut of Dyson’s first tabletop-sized air purifier was just announced in September; it’s finally here, and we’ve tried it. Its claim to fame is that it uses electrostatic filtration, which incorporates electrically charged plates to attract dust, pollen, dander, and other allergens. In our guide to the Best Air Purifiers, WIRED contributor Lisa Wood Shapiro notes this means the filter can last up to five years, as opposed to six to 12 months like a typical HEPA. She found it to be a little loud, measuring twice the advertised decibels on its highest setting, but it’s otherwise a great option for smaller areas like bedrooms. —Kat Merck
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Blueair
Mini Restful Air Purifier Sunrise Clock
It’s an air purifier and a sunrise alarm clock—and it’s 25 percent off its normal price of $200 this Cyber Monday.
Coway
Airmega Mighty
Reviewer Lisa Wood Shapiro considers this Coway to be the best bang for your buck when it comes to air purifiers. That bang is even better at almost 40 percent off the normal price of $230.
Blueair
ComfortPure 3-in-1 Air Purifier
This combination fan, purifier, and heater has an easy-to-use app.
Airdog
Pet Air Purifier
We like this purifier for its washable filter and pet plate for cats to sit on.
Best Home Security Deal: Arlo Pro 5S Security Camera for $85 ($95 off)
Photograph: Simon Hill
Photograph: Simon Hill
The Arlo Pro 5S tops our best outdoor security cameras guide by offering crisp 2K video, color night vision, a wide 160-degree field of view, and clear two-way audio. It also boasts reliable AI recognition for people and pets, a direct Wi-Fi connection, and a siren to scare intruders away. The Arlo app is fantastic, too. The catch is a pricey subscription (Arlo Secure costs $8 per month for one camera or $13 per month for unlimited cameras) that’s required for subject recognition, smart alerts, and cloud storage. —Simon Hill
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Eufy
Floodlight Cam E340
Our favorite floodlight security camera boasts a 3K wide-angle lens, a 2K telephoto lens that can pan 360 degrees and tilt 120 degrees to track subjects, and two adjustable light panels that will blast out 2,000 lumens.
TP-Link
Tapo Wire-Free MagCam (Battery)
With 2K video, local microSD card recording, and a 150-degree field of view this security camera has the right features and its Tapo app can detect motion (person, pet, vehicle), while also allowing you to set up activity zones and privacy zones.
Amazon
Blink Mini 2
This affordable camera can record 1080p footage at up to 30 fps, offers decent low-light performance, and boasts on-device person detection.
TP-Link
Tapo C120
Our favorite indoor security camera delivers crisp and clear video, supports local storage, and offers accurate AI detection.
Best Water Filter Deal: Canopy Handheld Shower Wand for $75 ($75 Off)
Photograph: Matthew Korfhage
Canopy
Handheld Filtered Showerhead
Canopy is the best filtered shower wand I’ve tested, a tri-layer filter my tests showed to reduce the total chlorine levels in my water to undetectable levels out of the box, and maintain most of this effectiveness for a couple months before a refill. Filter replacement is easy, meaning you’re likely to actually do it, and Canopy’s filter replacements don’t cost as much as some competitors. The upfront price is usually more of a barrier, but half off is a very good discount. —Matthew Korfhage
Best Smart Bird Feeder Deal: Netvue by Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder (No Solar/AI) for $100 ($100 off)
Courtesy of Birdfy
Photograph: Medea Giordano
Netvue
Birdfy Plastic Smart Bird Feeder
This is the best price you’ll get all year for our all-around favorite smart bird feeder. It may not be the fanciest model, but it’s user-friendly and reliable. You can enjoy it without a subscription (though for the AI identification and image/video storage, you’ll want to spring for the extra $5 a month), and the app makes it easy to save and share great captures of birds. Note that Birdfy only works with 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and the base model comes without a solar panel. I don’t mind this, as Birdfy’s panel has to be mounted separately, and it’s hard to do this when the feeder is installed on a pole, which is what I recommend. —Kat Merck
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Bird Buddy
Pro Smart Solar Hummingbird Feeder
Our favorite smart hummingbird feeder is easy to clean and has a fun app.
Birdfy
Bath Pro
Watch birds (and other critters) drink and bathe! This is a great deal on this fun birdbath, and it comes with all the bells and whistles—a matching stand and no subscription required.
Sehmua
Bird Feeder With Camera
This feeder has decent AI ID through the “Ubox” app, but doesn’t have a built-in solar panel (must be mounted separately).
Best Pet Deal: Purobot Ultra for $700 ($300 Off)
Photograph: Molly Higgins
This is one of the priciest automatic litter boxes on the market right now. It has a built-in camera on a swivel arm and uses AI technology to monitor litter box usage. Together, the camera follows your cat when it senses motion and records inside the litter box, and the AI monitors which pet is using and if anything is amiss. The app logs and monitors usage, including the number of times used and the average duration. It also has auto-bagging and -sealing features, so you never have to deal with the stool. At $300 off, this is the best price we’ve tracked. —Molly Higgins
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PetPivot
Autoscooper 11
If you’re a good pet parent, you’ll get this uber-cheap automatic litter box.
Petlibro
Granary Smart Camera Feeder
Watch and feed your pet while away with this fancy automatic feeder.
Petlibro
Polar Wet Food Feeder
This automatic feeder is basically an automated mini-fridge for wet cat food, and you can schedule feedings while away. If you have a cat, you need it.
Petcube
Bites 2 Lite
This 2-in-1 pet camera dispenses treats and food. What will they think of next?
Best Indoor Garden Deal: Gardyn Studio 2 for $412 ($137 off)
Photograph: Kat Merck
Gardyn
Indoor Hydroponic Garden
I test indoor hydroponic garden systems all year round, and Gardyn has been my consistent favorite. I have two of them—the Home 4, with 30 plants, and the brand-new Studio 2, with 16 plants—and they both look like living works of art, overflowing with everything from peas and peppers to nasturtiums and even canna lilies. The systems do take a fair amount of maintenance, but as a busy, full-time working parent, it’s nothing I haven’t been able to handle. If you’ve been curious about these, all Gardyn systems are now 20 percent off for Cyber Monday, netting you $180 off a Home or $111 off a Studio. If you don’t mind the older, original studio, that’s on an even deeper discount for just $337. They also come with a free 30-day trial of Kelby, the AI growing assistant that plans your watering and maintenance schedules for you. —Kat Merck
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Auk
Mini
A Scandinavian garden we love, which is simple to maintain and lets you plant your own seeds.
North Spore
Boomr Bin Automated Mushroom Monotub
Grow any mushrooms you want from scratch with this DIY system.
Best Coffee Deal: Moccamaster KBGV for $240 ($129 Off)
Photograph: Matthew Korfhage
Moccamaster
KBGV Select Coffee Maker
The Moccamaster KBGV drip coffee machine is a rare combination of qualities. It is an absolute tank, a forever resident of WIRED’s highly selective buy-it-for-life list with a five-year warranty, replaceable parts, and lifetime repairability. But it is also a creature of remarkable precision, hand assembled in the Netherlands to produce some of the cleanest cups of drip coffee I’ve tasted. As someone in the coffee industry what’s on their counter. There’s a good chance they say Moccamaster. Just note that different colors have different discounts. —Matthew Korfhage
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Baratza
Encore ESP
The Baratza Encore ESP is the coffee grinder I recommend to anyone who asks: It’s dead simple, lasts an eon, grinds finely and precisely enough for espresso but coarse enough for cold brew, and doesn’t cost a mint.
Ratio
Six Coffee Maker Series 2
Drip coffee makers from Portland’s Ratio offer the fullest-flavored cups I know—the roundest extraction. This Six Series 2 is the best thermal-cup coffee maker I know. It’s never this cheap.
Bruvi
BV-01 Brewer
The Bruvi BV-01 is our favorite pod coffee maker, partially due to its proprietary and biodegradable coffee pods. Click “coupon” to get the deal.
Bestinnkits
Auto On/Off Gravity-Induction Mug Warmer
This “smart” mug warmer will activate and warm its contents to around 130 degrees Fahrenheit when a flat-bottomed mug is on top. Remove the mug and it turns off.
Best Espresso Deal: Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro for $600 ($150 Off)
Photograph: Matthew Korfhage
The Ninja Luxe Cafe Pro is the upgrade version of Ninja’s first-generation semi-automatic Luxe Cafe Premier espresso machine, which was one of the most popular espresso machines on the planet last year. The Pro is a genuine upgrade: a better tamper, a hot water spout, a great milk automatic steamer, and the best cold frother in the business. This is the lowest price I’ve seen it, and while supplies last you can also get a free travel mug, knock box, or pitcher. It’s especially great for lovers of medium or dark roast beans. —Matthew Korfhage
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Breville
Barista Express
We’ve seen this price before, but Breville’s most popular semiautomatic espresso machine, the Barista Express, is $250 cheaper right now. It’s long been a WIRED favorite.
Best Kitchen Deal: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro for $300 ($100 Off)
Photograph: Lisa Wood Shapiro
Breville
Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
This is Breville’s top-line piece of kitchen hardware, an air fryer and oven that has better precision than any other oven I’ve tested. It toasts evenly across the oven and can air fry chicken wings to admirable crispness, dehydrate fruit, and also roast a 14-pound turkey. The Breville Joule—the same oven, but with a handy autopilot feature— is on almost the same sale, and it’s $400. Both are the cheapest they’ve been this year. But this $300 price, for an oven I know to serve well for years, is hard to pass up. —Matthew Korfhage
Best Toy Deal: Lego Pac-Man Arcade Building Set for $189 ($80 off)
Lego
PAC-Man Arcade Building Set
This LEGO set allows you to build a miniature 80s-style cabinet for what’s arguably the most iconic arcade game of all time, released 45 years ago this year. It comes in 2,600 pieces and will stand 12 inches tall in the end. It’s not playable, but there is a knob to twist which causes the characters to move in a simulated chase. —Martin Cizmar
Arcade1Up
Pac-Man Deluxe Arcade Machine
Fancy a full-size playable Pac-Man? Arcade1Up’s cabinet is on sale for $50 off this Cyber Monday.
Klaus Teuber
Catan
Formerly known as Settlers of Catan, this strategy game is played by trading resources to build and settle a randomly generated board of hexagonal tiles. It’s a perennial favorite of WIRED readers and staffers and it’s 45% off.
Asmodee
Ticket to Ride
All you must do is claim railway routes across the US and Canada using your colorful plastic rail cars. All aboard for family fun!
Qubs
Qubitunes
This screen-free play stage is super cute and super fun, with wooden pieces that change the audio.
Beauty & Wellness
Best Smartwatch Deal: Apple Watch Series 10 for $310 ($120 off)
Photograph: Adrienne So
If you already own an Apple Watch, I generally do not advocate upgrading to the latest model, given they’re all pretty iterative. I do think that this year’s Series 11 is worth getting because, for the first time ever, it really does have a full 24 hours of battery life. It’s on sale for $369 right now. But last year’s Series 10 (Apple’s 10th anniversary watch) has the same S10 chip as the latest watches. It also has the same slim case, large screen, and is compatible with watchOS 26 (with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone), so you can still enjoy the Liquid Glass design, Workout Buddy, and flick away Smart Stack with your wrist. —Adrienne So
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Samsung
Galaxy Watch8 and Watch8 Classic
The first Samsung smartwatches to use Google Wear OS 6, these also have the distinctive and attractive “squircle” cushion design.
Garmin
Forerunner 265
The midrange offering in Garmin’s Forerunner lineup offers a sweet spot between affordability and Garmin’s top-of-the-line proprietary training features.
Nothing
CMF Watch 3 Pro
You really can’t get a better watch for under $100. It’s a fully-featured, adorable smartwatch that works with both Android and iOS and has an eerily accurate heart rate monitor.
Garmin
Vivoactive 6
The company’s entry-level tracker works with iOS and Android, and draws upon the predictive powers of Garmin’s many proprietary algorithms like Morning Report and Body Battery.
Best Health Tracking Deal: Fitbit Charge 6 for $100 ($60 off)
Courtesy of Fitbit
There’s no fitness tracker that truly competes with the Fitbit Charge 6. Despite being two years old, the Fitness Charge 6 remains the de facto option, with long battery life and a full suite of health metrics to obsess over, including really accurate heart rate tracking. It might not feel as premium as an Apple Watch, and it doesn’t have fall detection, but for the price, the Fitness Charge 6 is as good as it gets.—Luke Larsen
Fitbit
Inspire 3
The Inspire 3 has the best battery life on a Fitbit, with the lowest price and a high-performing optical heart rate monitor.
Best Fitness Deal: Hyperice Hypervolt 2 for $179 ($50 Off)
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The Hypervolt 2 is our top choice for a percussive massage gun. While the Theragun Pro Plus is a top-tier option for serious athletes—and on sale for $550 (originally $650)—the Hypervolt 2 offers a more affordable alternative. At just 1.8 pounds, it packs a powerful brushless 60-watt motor, three speed settings, and five different massage heads designed for most muscle groups. It can connect to the Hyperice app via Bluetooth for guided routines, provides up to three hours of battery life, and is TSA-approved for carry-on travel. —Boutayna Chokrane
More Fitness Deals
Hyperice
Normatec Go
The portable version of Hyperice’s air compression system is ideal for frequent travelers, athletes, and individuals with poor circulation. I would pay full price for these calf sleeves, so this 20 percent discount is a bonus.
Bob and Brad
EyeOasis 2
We just completed testing this eye mask, complete with heat, compression, and music. It’s also only a fraction of the price of the elite Therabody SleepGoggles.
Bob and Brad
EZBack Massager Plus Remote
Bob and Brad’s EZBack Massager is a back massager, but also a neck massager, a shoulder massager, and even a lower-body massager. So, really, it’s a full-body massager for $53.
Therabody
Theragun Relief
The most affordable Theragun is now even more budget-friendly with this discount. With three attachments and three speed settings, it offers more features than the general person requires.
Therabody
JetBoots PRO Plus
The standout feature on these is definitely the infrared LED therapy, which is meant to speed up the recovery process by reducing inflammation. The vibration therapy is also impressive. They’re still pricey, but if you’re considering, now is the perfect time
Nike × Hyperice
Hyperboot
For the first time, these recovery shoes are on sale through December 1. I’d normally point you toward the Normatec 3 Legs (also on sale), but at this discounted price, the Hyperboot’s wearable design is hard to resist.
Best Walking Pad Deal: Urevo CyberPad For Home for $361 ($139 Off)
Photograph: Adrienne So
Urevo’s CyberPad for Home is our favorite walking pad. It can go up to a 14 percent incline, which is like walking up a steep hill. Our reviewer Kristin Canning was genuinely able to get a good sweat going while working, although the speed tops out at 4 mph. It’s easy to set up right out of the box, and you can control it either via the Bluetooth remote or the app. If you use the app, it offers workouts with pretty scenery and will also log your workout data from the machine so you don’t need a separate fitness tracker. It feels pretty stable underfoot and there are also fun extras, like little lights under the side rail so you can feel like walking is a party! —Adrienne So
Best Beard Trimmer Deal: Philips Norelco 7950 for $55 ($25 Off)
Photograph: Matthew Korfhage
Philips
Norelco Multigroom 7000, MG7790
Even on a bad day, this is the absolute best beard trimmer set you can get for south of $100—quiet, reliable, not subject to nicks or pulls. It’s a contender for my favorite grooming set overall in part because of the ridiculously good performance on the foil shaver attachment (Philips kills it on foil shavers in general). The metal body offers admirable heft and durability, and the battery will run a ridiculous five hours without needing a charge—months’ worth of shaves. —Matthew Korfhage
Best Beauty Deal: Dyson Airstrait for $399 ($151 Off)
Photograph: Kat Merck
Here it is; the one, the only, the legend—the original air styler that spawned a hundred imitators. I tested it for the first time this year for my guide to the Best Hair Straighteners. I had heard that it wasn’t a one-stop shop for 3a curly hair and above, and as you can see from my picture above, it’s not. I still needed to use a traditional flat iron afterward, especially on the top of my head. But the Dyson engineering and quality are evident in every small detail, from the Hyperdymium motor—same as in Dyson’s vacuum cleaners—to the glass bead thermistors that regulate the tool’s temperature. I can see how it would be life-changing for those with wavy or just generally easier-to-straighten hair. The Airstrait doesn’t go on sale all that often, so if it was on your Christmas shopping list, now is the time. —Kat Merck
More Beauty Deals
GHD
Curve Soft Curl Iron
One of our favorite curling irons because it heats up fast—in just 25 seconds—and features an ergonomic design that’s intuitive for beginners.It’s 30 percent off, priced at $167, which could cover the cost of one to three salon visits.
CurrentBody
LED Series 2 Special Kit
This rare deal on the best LED face masks we’ve tested. The Series 2 is made of medical-grade silicone and packs 236 bulbs, so it contours to your face for close, even coverage.
Dyson
Corrale
Dyson quality in a flat iron with no cord—style anywhere in your house or on the go!
Chi
G2 Flat Iron
An update to the beloved original Chi iron, with a digital display and titanium-infused plates.
Oral-B
Pro 1000
Our favorite oscillating toothbrush because of its powerful motor, round brush head that effectively reaches molars, and built-in timer. Most Pro models are a solid choice (and on sale right now), but the Pro 1000 offers the best value.
LYMA
The Lyma Laser
Lyma has released a Pro version of this laser, but the older model is still a great option. If you want the original, now is the time to buy it on sale for 25 percent off.
Best Green Powders & Nutrition Deal: Bloom Superfood Greens Powder for $20 ($20 off)
Photograph: Louryn Strampe
Bloom Nutrition
Superfood Greens Powder
I’ve tried dozens of different greens powders, and Bloom remains my favorite. There are 10 flavors to choose from, and all of them are pleasant—and disguise the fact that you’re drinking a blend of fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients. They’re a little on the sweet side, but they did help noticeably with my digestion woes. If you’ve been looking for greens to help supplement a balanced diet, this brand is the one I’d recommend trying first. —Louryn Strampe
SaltStick
Electrolyte FastChews
These chewable electrolytes deliver small doses of salt and sugar to help give you a boost during intense exercise.
Zena Nutrition
Greens Organic Supergreens Fruits & Vegetables
Our tester called this greens powder “challenging,” but it’s packed with fiber and other good-for-you ingredients.
Best Sleep Deal: Hatch Restore 3 for $134 ($36 off)
Photograph: Nena Farrell
When it’s time to stop doomscrolling and start falling asleep, it can be hard for your brain to switch gears. The Hatch Restore 3 is a sound machine that helps you establish both a nighttime and a morning routine, complete with a sunrise alarm clock feature to kickstart your day gently. You’ll need a Hatch+ membership to access the vast library of sounds, podcasts, and stories, but with the Restore 3 at the lowest price we’ve seen this year, you can reallocate your funds toward it. And based on our testing, both are worth it. —Julia Forbes
More Sleep Deals
Manta
Sound Sleep Mask
While this is the older generation Manta Sound sleep mask, it still gets the job done flawlessly. Listen to your favorite color of noise or ASMR artist and block out light to snooze anywhere.
Cozy Earth
Women’s Bamboo Stretch-Knit Long Sleeve Pajama Set
Be most cozily dressed (pajamas-wise) person opening presents under the Christmas tree with this pajama set.
Silk & Snow
Wooden Bed Frame
Think of Japanese joinery bed frames like Lincoln Logs—you click the wood together rather than bolt it. This one isn’t just sturdy, it’s got a stunning wood stain.
Coop Sleep Goods
Original Adjustable Crescent Pillow
This pillow’s curved edge lets your shoulder to nestle into it while side sleeping, and that fill is fluffy as heck.
Best Bedding Deals: Quince Premium Down Comforter for
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Quince
Premium Down Comforter
Our very favorite down comforter offers luxurious, classic, cozy warmth in a crinkly and slightly starchy outer shell. It’s fluffy and lofty, but doesn’t feel too lightweight, and it keeps me toasty even on the coldest winter nights in northern Illinois. The baffle boxes help ensure that the down filling stays evenly distributed. —Louryn Strampe
Lovesac
Radiant Footsac Blanket
Reviewer Louryn Strampe is obsessed with this plush heated blanket, complete with a pocket for cold feet.
Brooklinen
All-Season Down Comforter
This down comforter will make you feel like you’re in a hotel, surrounded by densely packed feathers and cozy warmth.
Best Carry-On Bag Deal: Away Softside Carry-On for $168 ($57 Off)
Photograph: Adrienne So
For something both sleek and minimalist, there’s nothing out there quite like the Away Softside Carry-On. WIRED editor Adrienne So, who has tested and reviewed tons of carry-on bags over the years, calls it the “fuss-free option” that she’ll always pick, given the choice. And if you’re worried about it holding up in rain because it’s soft, don’t worry. She says the rain-resistant materials held up just fine on particularly rainy day in the Philippines while waiting for a ferry. —Luke Larsen
Travelpro
Maxlite Air V2 Compact Carry-On
There’s no luggage brand with more legacy than Travelpro, but this model is a lighter and more modern take on the carry-on bag.
Take Off
Take Off Personal Item 2.0
Unlike other carry-on bags, this tiny roller bag is meant to slide underneath the airplane seat for short trips.
Best Camera Bag Deal: Wandrd Prvke V4 for $292 ($52 off)
Photograph: Julian Chokkattu
This is my favorite camera bag. The Prvke is now in its fourth generation, and Wandrd keeps perfecting it. I love the roll-top that offers up dramatically more space when you need it. There’s a side-access pocket to grab your camera without taking the backpack completely off, and the main rear compartment is where you grab all of your gear. It’s stylish, exceptionally built, and has plenty of room (there are several sizes to choose from). Read our Best Camera Bags guide for more. —Julian Chokkattu
More Good Deals on Camera Bags
Moment
Everything Sling 4L
Have a compact camera? You probably just need a small sling. Moment’s Everything Sling 4L looks nice, and the 4-liter size is deceptive—it sounds small, but it can fit quite a bit.
Wandrd
Rogue Sling V2
This is my favorite sling, another hit from Wandrd. The 9L version is roomy enough to fit my Nikon Z6 III, a spare lens, and a Godox speedlight, but make sure you buy the Laptop Case to stow your laptop vertically in the back pocket.
Best Packing Cube Deal: Bagsmart Compression Packing Cubes for $25 ($18 off)
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Bagsmart
Compression Packing Cubes (6 Set)
As mentioned in our guide to the Best Packing Cubes, these are the best I’ve tested at this price point on Amazon. In addition to 20+ color and pattern options, they hit all the high points of what you want in a good set: decent compression, a convenient handle, mesh panels for ventilation, and a label window for keeping organized. In the six-piece set, you’ll receive five rectangular-shaped cubes and a handy shoe bag. I wouldn’t subject these basic polyester cubes to ballistics testing or throw them off a mountaintop, but for most travelers, they’ll do perfectly fine in either a carry-on or checked suitcase. —Kat Merck
Thule
Compression Packing Cube Set
These are our favorite packing cubes for carry-on luggage due to their slim profile and top-of-the-line compression.
Cadence
Parcel
These TSA-approved magnetic containers are great for travelers who like to decant their own products.
Best Apparel Deal: Champion Reverse Weave Sweatshirt for $36 ($19 off)
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Champion
Reverse Weave Sweatshirt
The best hoodie you can buy on Amazon gets a steep price cut for Cyber Monday. Champion’s iconic reverse-weave hoodie was the first hooded sweatshirt, and still holds its own in a world where every brand makes them. The fabric is sturdy but stretchy and ages gracefully over many wash cycles. —Martin Cizmar
Eberjey
Gisele Tencel Modal Slouchy PJ Set
Stay cool and comfortable with this pj set; and if you have to make a late night dash to the store, they’re sleek enough to pass off as loungewear.
CRZ Yoga
Butterluxe High-Waisted Leggings 28″
Dubbed the affordable Lululemon dupe, these workout leggings are perfect for low-impact activities like yoga and everyday wear.
Amazon: For better or worse, Amazon has changed the game when it comes to shopping—if you want it, Amazon probably sells it. In the tradition of Amazon Prime Day, Amazon is rolling out major discounts for Cyber Monday and Cyber Monday on everything from bedding to home office gear to TVs to air fryers. This is a good time to save on the brand’s own hardware, like Kindles and Blink security cameras, some of which are 50% off.
REI: Outdoor co-op REI is a favorite among hikers, campers, and general outdoor enthusiasts. REI’s cyber week sale starts November 29, with rotating deals on a myriad of WIRED-tested products, though you will find their deals live now, notably not called “Cyber Monday.”
Home Depot: Home improvement projects and general home upkeep can get costly quick. Home Depot has Cyber Monday discounts for virtually everything you need for the home, including Christmas trees and smart home appliances.
Branch: We love Branch’s home office furniture, including some WIRED-tested favorite office chairs. Everything is 20 percent off for Cyber Monday, so now’s a great time to upgrade.
Helix: We love Helix mattresses—if you’re going to be spending a third of your life on something, it better be good. Upgrade your sleep for less with Helix’s Cyber Monday sale, with 25 percent off sitewide.
Target: Target has everything from groceries to flat screens to celebrity-endorsed beauty products. In addition to regular Cyber Monday sales, Target has price match guarantee and doorbuster clearance items.
Best Buy: In addition to major discounts for Cyber Monday and Cyber Monday, Best Buy rolls out new doorbusters every Friday, slashing prices on everything from refrigerators to MacBooks. We’ve rounded up the best Best Buy deals we’ve seen so far, including the latest Apple MacBook Pro (M5) for $1,349 ($250 off) and Google Pixel 10 for $599 ($200 off).
Dyson: Making everything from blow dryers to vacuums to air purifiers, we at WIRED are generally huge fans of this well-made, long-lasting (but often pricey) tech, made a lot more affordable with Cyber Monday sales.
Lowe’s: In addition to Cyber Monday sales, Lowe’s has rotating daily deals on home improvement essentials, upgraded appliances, and outdoor tools like grills and lawnmowers.
Atlas: At WIRED, we love caffeine, and subscription services. So we go bonkers for this coffee club subscription, and now you can get a free bag of beans for Cyber Monday.
Amazon steeply discounts its hardware from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, and you can still grab best Amazon and Kindle Cyber Monday deals right now. Thank goodness, because in this economy, we’ll take every discount we can get this holiday season. If you’re hoping to pick up a new Amazon device, whether it be a new Kindle for your favorite book-lover or a new Echo speaker for your smart home, this is the last great sale event of the year and the time to buy. Lots of Amazon devices we recommend are on sale, and these are the Amazon device and Kindle Cyber Monday deals you don’t want to miss.
Updated 5 pm ET December 1: We’ve added deals on the Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen), Echo Spot, and Kids Edition Fire tablets.
Best Kindle Deals
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Photograph: Nena Farrell
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Amazon
Kindle Paperwhite (2024, 12th Generation)
The Kindle Paperwhite is our long-time favorite Kindle. It’s got a 7-inch screen that has an auto-adjusting warm light you won’t find on cheaper Kindles, with solid resolution, dark mode, and three months of battery life. Both the regular Paperwhite and the Paperwhite Signature are on sale, and the latter offers wireless charging and an upgraded 32 GB of storage.
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Photograph: Nena Farrell
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Amazon
Kindle Scribe (2024)
This is the Kindle I find myself going back to over and over again because I love the digital notebook feature. The Kindle Scribe also has a massive (at least in the world of e-readers) 10-inch screen with an auto-adjusting front light and three months of battery, and comes with a magnet-attaching stylus to scribble notes and highlights. There’s a new Kindle Scribe due out this winter, so this might be one of your last chances to get this generation for this cheap.
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Photograph: Nena Farrell
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Amazon
Kindle Colorsoft and Colorsoft Signature Edition
Kindle finally introduced a color e-reader last year, and while it’s not our all-time favorite, it’s still a good color e-reader for anyone in the market. There are both a base model and a Signature model similar to the Paperwhite, and both models are on sale. The color screen gives your digital bookshelf and highlights a whole new life, and it’s an especially a great choice for graphic novel readers.
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Amazon
Kindle Colorsoft Kids
If you want a color Kindle for your kiddo, then this is the one to get. It comes with a fun cover to keep it safe, and a full year of Amazon Kids+ content that will give your child access to tons of age-appropriate books and other content. Honestly, if anyone should get a color e-reader, it’s kids. They’re much more likely to enjoy the color benefits than your everyday novel readers.
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Amazon
Kindle (2024, 11th Generation)
If you’re looking for a cheap Kindle that’s still great, the base Kindle will more than do the job. It’s smaller than the Paperwhite and Colorsoft with just a 6-inch screen, but performance is snappy and a clear upgrade to older models. You’ll still get an adjustable front light (though not warm), dark mode, 16 GB of storage, and up to six weeks of battery life.
Best Amazon Echo Deals
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Amazon has four new Echo devices, and one of the best also happens to be on a small discount. The Echo Dot Max looks like a miniaturized version of the new Echo Studio, with the dust cap-style front panel and round body. Compared to past Echo Dots, the sound is seriously impressive. It comes with a higher price to match, but this small discount makes it more appealing.
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Looking to spend even less? The previous reigning Echo Dot was the fifth-generation model, and it’s still a great smart speaker. You’ll get better bass than most other speakers this size, and all the benefits of Alexa in a single tiny package.
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Photograph: Nena Farrell
Amazon didn’t just drop new Echo speakers this year, but two new Echo Show devices as well: the fourth-generation Echo Show 8 and the Echo Show 11. Both are the same device, but the Show 11 has the larger, 11-inch display. It’s a new size for Amazon (so far, there’s been a Show 10 and a Show 15 on the larger end), and it’s already on sale. We’re still testing it, but if you think an 11-inch Alexa display would be perfect for your home, this is the perfect chance to buy.
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Amazon
Echo Studio (2nd Gen)
If you’re looking for the best sound from Amazon’s arsenal, the newly updated Echo Studio has a new look but maintains the impressive sound we loved about the first generation. Not only does it have great clarity and impressive volume for its size, but it also packs spatial audio and Dolby Atmos capabilities, a built-in smart home hub, and early access to Alexa+ right out of the box.
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Amazon
Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen)
If you want a smart speaker for your kid’s room, the Echo Dot Kids is a perfect choice. It’s our favorite speaker for kids with its fun covers, free year of Kids+ content, parental controls, and solid sound quality that has made the Echo Dot an all-around favorite for adults and kids alike.
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Amazon
Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
If you want a good smart display without spending too much, my still-favored Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen) has a great discount. It’s the older model but still works great with the new Alexa+, has a built-in smart hub, and actually has better musical depth than the newer version. It’s my budget smart display pick in my guide to the Best Alexa Speakers, and it’s even cheaper right now.
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This handy little partial smart screen is my favorite Alexa for bedside tables. The Echo Spot has a customizable clock face and can show you certain things, like the time of your next alarm and what song is playing, but doesn’t have a camera or a distracting slideshow like a true Echo Show device, so it’s a great in-between of a display and speaker.
Fire Device Deals
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Amazon
Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation)
If you’re an Amazon Prime Video lover, then this is the streaming device—and the sale—for you. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max still lets you access other streaming apps, but is tailored for Amazon Prime. This second-generation model has 16 GB of storage and is easy to set up and use.
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If you’re in the market for an Amazon-powered tablet, the Fire HD 8 is our favorite value option, and that’s before it went on sale. It has improved RAM at the level of our favorite Fire tablet, the HD 10, and the smaller size makes it good for traveling.
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Fire HD 8 Kids Edition (2024)
If you want a Fire tablet for your kids to stream their latest obsession (my son’s is the Pokémon movies), there are two different Kids Edition Fire tablets that are both different sizes to suit different age groups. The regular Kids Edition is for younger ones with a thicker cover and a good size for little hands, while the Pro model is best for older kids and has fun additions like Music Maker, a kid-friendly music editing app. Both models have a great sale right now.