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Score Tech Treasure for Less in Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days


Amazon’s Prime Day sale events seem to come around faster every year, and that’s partly because they are. This is the second Prime Day event of the year, dubbed Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, and we still have Black Friday to come. But decent discounts on some of our favorite tech gadgets are hard to ignore, particularly if you’re feeling the squeeze. We’ve distilled the latest sale down to this flavorsome brew of discounted devices.

You can find more deals in our categorized Absolute Best Prime Big Deal Days picks and our live blog of bargains.

Updated Oct 8: We added the Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe, Sonos Era 100, Eufy E340 Floodlight Security Camera, and Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro.

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Phones and Tablets

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  • Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

  • Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

  • Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

The Google Pixel 9a is already the best cheap phone you can buy, so another $150 off is not to be sniffed at. Whether you need a new smartphone yourself and don’t want to spend too much, or want to snag it for your partner or kid, the Pixel 9a has loads to offer (flagship Tensor G4 chip, reliable dual-camera system, smart software features, wireless charging, an IP68 rating, and seven years of software support). If you want something a little more powerful, the newer Pixel 10 series is also on sale.

OnePlus 13 (left) and OnePlus 13R (right), two slim mobile phones showing the rear cameras

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When the OnePlus 13R came out at the beginning of the year, it was $100 more than its predecessor. Fortunately, the budget-oriented phone is $100 off today, bringing it back down to $500. It gets categorized as a “budget” phone, but with its brilliant 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with its 120-Hz refresh rate really make this feel premium. More than that, it used the same flagship chip Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip in all the best Android phones to come out last year. It’s tough to compete with the incredible deal above on the Pixel 9a, but if you’re looking for something larger and longer-lasting, the OnePlus 13R is also a solid bet.

Front view of an Apple iPad Air M3 2025 propped up on a circular table with the screen showing app icons

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Sure, you can get the base 2024 iPad for $279; that’s a great deal on an excellent tablet. But you could also opt for the newer 11-inch iPad Air from earlier this year. It’s much more powerful and future-proof, with support for Apple Intelligence. It can handle the new windowing and multitasking improvements in iPadOS 26 with ease, and it supports the top-of-the-line Apple Pencil Pro that can wirelessly charge and connect to the top of the iPad Air’s edge. Read more about them in our Best iPads guide.

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  • Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

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Want an Android tablet instead? The OnePlus Pad 3 is our absolute favorite. It’s a top-of-the-line tablet, meaning performance is stellar thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. It has excellent speakers, and you can pair it with OnePlus’ keyboard and stylus to get some work done (sold separately). I really enjoy OnePlus’ multitasking system, as it makes it easy to use three apps simultaneously. It also supports super speedy charging. Too bad there’s no fingerprint sensor.

2023 Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet

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A 10-inch tablet for $70, even if it is tied to Amazon’s ecosystem, is a hell of a bargain in 2025. There are other Fire tablets on sale, but the Fire HD 10 is Amazon’s best tablet for most people. An octa-core processor is plenty fast enough for consuming Amazon Prime content, there’s a passable full HD (1080p) screen, and it can double as an Echo speaker.

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  • Photograph: Nena Farrell

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Amazon

Kindle Colorsoft and Colorsoft Signature Edition

A color Kindle—what everyone always wanted, especially if you’re a comic reader. That’s exactly what the Kindle Colorsoft is. It otherwise looks and feels very similar to the popular Kindle Paperwhite with its 7-inch screen, only with vibrant color added to the glare-resistant screen. This model includes 16 GB of storage, and it’s now just $200. There’s also a more premium model, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, which has more storage, longer battery life, and wireless charging. It even comes with 3 months of free Kindle Unlimited at no extra cost.

Mobile Accessories

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Belkin

2-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad

Belkin makes a ton of great wireless chargers, but this one neatly bridges new and old devices. It supports the Qi2 charging standard with a magnetic 15W Qi2 pad for your phone, alongside a smaller 5W pad for AirPods or other wireless earbuds. There’s even a spare USB-C port, but because it’s a horizontal pad, you can also charge older Qi devices on it.

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  • Photograph: Scott Gilbertson

  • Photograph: Scott Gilbertson

  • Photograph: Scott Gilbertson

The Hero 13 Black is the best GoPro, with a new interchangeable lens system that’s far more versatile than any other action camera. You can add an Ultra Wide ($100), Macro ($120), or Anamorphic ($150) lens, and all are automatically detected by the Hero 13 when you connect them. Simple, slick, and satisfying to use.

The Shargeek 170 is a long tube-shaped device with clear case that shows the internal pieces and has an external facing screen.

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Sharge

Shargeek 170 Power Bank

Many of the best portable chargers work great at charging up your gadgets but look so boring. This one is a translucent prism with a handy display packed with geeky charging stats. It’s not style over substance either, because this delivers 170 watts, has a 24,000-mAh capacity, fast charges most smartphones, and boasts an IP66 rating for water resistance. It’s one of the best power bank Prime Day deals we’ve spotted.

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Smartish

Side Hustle Wallet

This handy, vegan leather wallet magnetically attaches to your phone to ensure all your most valuable belongings stay together. Of course, there are tons of great MagSafe wallets out there that we’ve tested, but this one is really affordable and easy to use. You don’t even have to remove the wallet to access one of the three cards this wallet can hold.

Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe Charger

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Twelve South

HiRise 3 Deluxe

Don’t miss out if you’re in the market for a wireless charger, this compact 3-in-1 can charge your iPhone, AirPods, and an Apple Watch, and it’s at an even 50 percent off for Prime Day. It doesn’t support the latest Qi2 wireless charging standard, but for Apple loyalists, the HiRise 3 Deluxe is a compact wireless charger that’s chic to boot.

Home and Outdoor Tech

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Amazon

Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

The best Prime Day tech deals tend to be on Amazon’s devices, and our favorite Echo Show is a real Goldilocks device: not too small to use, but not so large you can’t fit it on the counter or shelf. The best smart display for Alexa fans, this screen is handy for everything, from asking for recipes to playing music for your kids.

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  • Photograph: Parker Hall

  • Photograph: Parker Hall

One of the more affordable options on our list of recommendations for best TV, the TCL QM8K QLED has been a surprise hit with our reviewers, thanks to its incredible performance and brightness, making it a perfect option for brightly-lit rooms. Even better, just this weekend, TCL’s QM8K QLED TV was selling for its full price of $1,500, and now it’s only $948. This is the lowest price we’ve seen this bezel-less, 65-inch 4K TV selling for.

Sonos Era 100 speaker

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Discounts on Sonos smart speakers are rare, but you can snag the entry-level Era 100 for less right now. This speaker sounds fantastic, looks stylish, and responds to voice commands. It works with all your favorite streaming services, has Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, and can be tuned for your room.

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The Yale Approach Lock is currently our number one pick for best overall smart lock. It’s a deadbolt adapter that can retrofit your dumb door into something safer and more convenient. It can even magically unlock your door when it sensors you coming near. Our tester said it was ideal for those who don’t want to have to swap out their front lock and keys. The biometric model is a whopping 47% off right now, while the keypad-less model is the cheapest way in (and is also on sale).

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  • Photograph: Simon Hill

  • Photograph: Simon Hill

The Wi-Fi 7 Netgear Orbi 770 Series is simply the best mesh Wi-Fi system for most folks right now, and it has never been cheaper. A tri-band mesh (2.4-, 5-, and 6-GHz) that’s simple to set up and use, the Orbi 770 delivers speedy internet over a wide area. Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 for new features like MLO (Multi-Link Operation) to enable Wi-Fi 7 devices to connect on multiple bands simultaneously. Basic security is built in, but you need to subscribe if you fancy enhanced security and parental controls (not required).

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After testing many, this is my pick of the best indoor security cameras because it offers crisp video, local storage, and accurate AI to detect subjects. Video resolution goes up to 2K, there’s color night vision, and it recognizes people, pets, and vehicles pretty accurately. Throw in two-way audio support and a siren function for scaring intruders away, not to mention up to 512 GB microSD card support, and you have an irresistible deal.

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  • Photograph: Simon Hill

If you’re okay with a subscription, the Arlo Pro 5 (or 5S, they are identical) is the outdoor security camera to buy. Great quality footage, color night vision, a spotlight and siren, and a slick app that’s quick to load the live feed are all tempting reasons to buy, but it’s the accurate AI detection and rich notifications that make this the best of the best.

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Photograph: Simon Hill

Security cameras with floodlights are great for your garage or backyard, since motion triggers light and color video. The E340 is a dual-lens camera with a 3K wide angle lens and a 2K telephoto lens for up to 8x zoom to capture details up to 50 feet away. Adjustable light panels provide up to 2,000 lumens. It also pans 360 degrees and tilts 120 degrees, and records locally to a microSD card or to a HomeBase 3 (both sold separately).

Fitbit Charge 6

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We’ve liked the Fitbit Charge 6 ever since its launch back in 2023, and it’s still the best fitness tracker you can buy. Our reviewer calls this model the “sweet spot” between attractiveness, affordability, accessibility, and ease of use.” Unless you’re an ultra-marathoner, this is likely as much tech as you need to hit your lofty fitness goals.

Grey square device sitting in the grass with large handles on each side and outlets, screens, and button the front

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You can go off-grid or work through a power cut with one of the best portable power stations, and Anker’s Solix C1000 is my pick for happy campers. Molded handles for easy carrying, a handy LED bar on the front with three brightness levels, and a chunky 1,056-watt-hour capacity make this worth packing for your next trip. It can also double as an uninterruptible power supply with a 20-millisecond delay.

Govee Outdoor Lights

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Govee

Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro

Light up your home for Halloween or just whenever with these fun lights from Govee. You can snag 100 feet, sporting 60 RGBIC LEDs, or double that, both at a hefty discount. Like all of our favorite Govee smart lights, you can choose colors, brightness, animated scenes, and automations in the jam-packed app. These IP67-rated lights are designed to be permanently attached to the outside of your home for all your holiday celebrations or just classy lighting year-round.

Laptops

Front view of an open Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 2025  laptop sitting on a couch with the screen showing the desktop

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Apple

MacBook Air (M4, 2025)

Need a new laptop? Your best bet is Apple’s MacBook Air. It was released earlier this year and is powered by the latest M4 chip. It’s plenty powerful, and the 13-inch screen is nice and bright. Apple updated the webcam, so you’ll look sharper, and there’s now double the RAM. You’ll have to get used to the limited two USB-C ports, but this is otherwise an incredible value at $799. Read our Best MacBooks guide for other options.

Front view of a laptop sitting on a wooden desk with the image of an island on the screen

Photograph: Brenda Stolyar

Microsoft

Surface Laptop (7th Edition, 2024)

Our resident laptop expert says the Windows-powered Surface Laptop 7th Edition is a fantastic MacBook alternative with a Snapdragon X Elite chip, and a 120-Hz, 13.8-inch touchscreen with a unique 3:2 aspect ratio, giving you more vertical height than the average laptop. Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon X2 chips aren’t due for a while, so this is worth biting on. Just make sure you get the right model (not the newer, cheaper Surface Laptop 13).

Front view of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet, showing the tablet attached to the keyboard with landscape scenery on the screen

Photograph: Daniel Thorp-Lancaster

Lenovo

Chromebook Duet Gen 9 (11 Inch, MediaTek)

If you need a laptop more as a travel companion or study buddy, the Lenovo Chromebook Duet Gen 9 has a unique mix of affordability and portability. It’s only an 11-inch screen, so the detachable keyboard is a little cramped, but outside of an iPad, you won’t find anything quite so charming and fun to use. It has a surprisingly good display for a cheap Chromebook too.

PC Accessories

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  • Photograph: Luke Larsen

  • Photograph: Luke Larsen

  • Photograph: Luke Larsen

Dell

32 Plus 4K QD-OLED Monitor (S3225QC)

The Dell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED is one of the few OLED monitors not aimed at gamers, making it tempting for home workers, video editors, and content creators. It boasts over 1,000 nits of peak brightness in HDR, strong audio, and beautifully crisp 4K image quality. It’s one of the best monitors on the market right now, and it’s actually pretty good for gaming, too.

Razer BlackWidow V4 keyboard

Photograph: Razer

This mechanical keyboard is our favorite for gamers. The BlackWidow V4 75% has a smaller, more compact layout, which is great for tiny desks. The factory-lubed Razer Orange switches have a nice tactile bump, and it’s satisfying to type on. The RGB lighting is customizable, and the 8,000-Hz polling rate is more than enough for fast-paced games. It’s not wireless, but that means you won’t have to keep it charged.

Logitech MX Master 3S, a black computer mouse, on top of a leather mousepad

Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

Logitech

MX Master 3S For Mac

Supremely comfortable, this do-it-all office mouse might just be the best ergonomic mouse you can buy. With well-placed thumb buttons, a horizontal scroll wheel, and gesture buttons that can all be configured to your preferences, there isn’t much to complain about. This version is optimized for use with a Mac. (Keep in mind that Logitech just released the MX Master 4, which is just $20 more.)

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You can snag yourself a desktop productivity boost with this diminutive gadget that offers tailored shortcuts at your fingertips (it can do a bunch of stuff). Speed up your creative process, use it as media controls, or configure complex Excel functions: the choice is yours. You can get far bigger, more complicated, and more expensive Stream Decks, but this is a good option for most folks.

WD Elements

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Western Digital

Elements Desktop Hard Drive (14 TB)

It’s not sexy ,and the transfer speeds are nothing to write home about (120 megabytes per second for sequential writes on Windows), but this drive is a great way to back up your digital life. Set up overnight incremental backups, and you’ll squeeze value from this reliable digital filing cabinet. It supports USB-C and USB 3 and works with Windows, macOS, and Linux.


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Every Model of this New Snoopy MoonSwatch Is Different—And You Can Only Get One When It Snows

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Every Model of this New Snoopy MoonSwatch Is Different—And You Can Only Get One When It Snows


First a confession: I own more MoonSwatches than I care to admit. Never let it be said that WIRED does not walk the walk when it comes to recommending products—Swatch has assiduously extracted a considerable amount of cash from me, all in $285 increments. This was no doubt the Swiss company’s dastardly plan all along, to lure us in, then, oh so gently, get watch fans hooked. The horological equivalent of boiling a frog. It’s worked, too—Swatch has, so far, netted hundreds of millions of dollars from MoonSwatch sales.

But while I’ve been a fan of the Omega X Swatch mashup since we reported on exactly how the hugely lucrative collaboration came to be in the first place, I have never liked the iterative Moonshine Gold versions. Employing a sliver of Omega’s exclusive 18K pale yellow gold alloy in marginally different ways on each design, they seemed almost cynical—a way of milking the MoonSwatch superfans on the hunt to complete the set.

A hidden Snoopy message on the Cold Moon’s dial is revealed under UV light.

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The MoonSwatch comes with a rubber strap upgrade over the original launch models.

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Now, though, just when I thought I was done with MoonSwatch—having gone as far as to upgrade all of mine with official $45 color-matching rubber straps—Swatch has managed to ensnare me once again, and with a Moonshine Gold model: the new MoonSwatch Mission To Earthphase Moonshine Gold Cold Moon.

Clumsy moniker aside, this version takes the all-white 2024 Snoopy model (WIRED’s top pick of the entire collection), mixes it with the Earthphase MoonSwatches, and replaces the inferior original strap for a superior white and blue Swatch rubber velcro one. Aesthetically, it’s definitely a win, but this is not the Cold Moon’s party trick.

On each $450 Cold Moon MoonSwatch, a snowflake is lasered onto its Moonshine Gold moon phase indicator—and, just like a real snowflake, Swatch claims each one will be completely unique. When you consider the volumes of MoonSwatches Swatch produces each year, this is no mean feat.

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The unique golden snowflakes appear on the moon phase dial of the Cold Moon.

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These Are the Best Tech Deals to Shop This Cyber Monday

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Welcome to WIRED’s guide to the best Cyber Monday tech deals, where we can promise you two things: these devices are worth buying (we’ve tested and recommended every one of them), and these are actual discounts (not the year-round price). So, whether you need an upgrade, want to treat yourself, or are seeking a great gift, we have you covered.

Want a wider range of deals? Check out the Absolute Best Black Friday Deals roundup to find more bargains this sale weekend.

Updated November 30: We’ve added deals on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7, Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus, Apple AirPods Pro 2, and Apple Watch SE 3.

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  • Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

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  • Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

The Google Pixel 10 is one of the best Android phones you can buy. Easy to recommend at full price, the Pixel 10 is an absolute bargain with this discount. You get an excellent triple-camera system with a 5X optical zoom sensor, support for Qi2 wireless charging, so you can magnetically attach to wireless chargers and docks, and Google’s super smart software features (Call Screen to filter out spam calls is our favorite). Learn more in the Best Pixel Phones guide.

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  • Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

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  • Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

The Pixel 9a is our top smartphone choice for most people, and it’s now $50 cheaper than it was on Black Friday itself. At $349, you’re getting a smooth-performing smartphone with a reliable dual-camera system that’s unmatched at this price, not to mention day-long battery life and a completely flat camera lens system for anyone who hates giant camera bumps. Oh, and it’ll get 7 years of software updates.

Sony A7IV Camera Body

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Sony’s A7 IV is the best mirrorless camera on the market (for most people). It’s a 33-megapixel, full-frame camera with a brilliant autofocus system, impressive dynamic range, and crisp images. There’s an expansive range of 4K video options as well, along with customizable buttons to set up your preferences, so you don’t have to always rummage through the menus. Reviewer Scott Gilbertson found the grip to be super comfortable and the camera to be light enough to endure for long periods without any back strain. —Boutayna Chokrane

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Aeroclip

If you’re shopping for open earbuds so that you can enjoy your music but still be aware of your surroundings, the Soundcore Aeroclip is the best we’ve tested so far. Reviewer Ryan Waniata praises the comfort, sound quality, usability, and value. The sound is wide and balanced, and the built-in controls are ideal for runs. Waniata likes to use them during outdoor activities, like hiking or biking, but he finds them especially helpful when he’s cooking dinner and needs to stay alert for his newborn’s cries. —Boutayna Chokrane

Child's wrist with a digital wristwatch and the screen showing the time and game points earned

Photograph: Adrienne So

Editor Adrienne So says the Fitbit Ace LTE is the first fitness tracker she’s gotten her kids to use. It’s a fitness tracker (designed with Fitbit’s health sensors), gaming device, and location tracker. The $10/monthly subscription includes both LTE connectivity and Fitbit Arcade, which has a variety of movement-based games that get children on their feet and incentivize them to keep their watches on. They can call and text their guardians (and other approved contacts) through the Fitbit Ace app, and their location is trackable via Google Find My. —Boutayna Chokrane

Philips Hue Festavia lights

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This is a rare and tasty deal on my favorite Xmas lights. They work indoors or out, can be scheduled, and support a bunch of lovely animated effects. While I’m mentioning Philips Hue and its excellent but horribly expensive wares, you might want to check out some of its other Cyber Monday deals. My picks would be the wall washers ($316), TV lightstrip ($129), and HDMI sync box ($270).

Asus RT-BE58U, a black angular wi-fi router with 4 antennae sticking up from the back

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The Asus RT-BE58U is perhaps the ideal Wi-Fi 7 upgrade for modest homes and apartments still struggling with the crappy router their internet service provider sent, and that’s why it tops our Best Wi-Fi Routers guide. It’s easy to set up and use, can cover up to 2,000 square feet, and boasts plenty of ports. As a dual-band router, it lacks the 6-GHz band, but has all the other advantages of Wi-Fi 7. There’s also support for VPN service, separate IoT or guest networks, and Ai Mesh.

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Don’t ask me why they keep taking our ports away. God forbid you should want to plug something into your laptop. Well, you can stick it to those minimalist designers with the best laptop docking station. This one doubles as a wedge to prop your laptop up and has a storage slot.

Sony WH-1000MX5 headphones

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These wireless noise-canceling headphones may not be the latest release from Sony, but they are still an excellent pair of cans with a far deeper discount. The Sony WH-1000XM5 are relatively light and comfortable, producing accomplished sound in every scenario, and have great control options.

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You can spend a lot on a TV, but you can also get a great screen without breaking the bank, and the TCL QM6K proves it. This is the best TV for most people right now as it offers excellent color and processing, all the apps you want, and great performance, even in bright rooms. There are discounts across the range of screen sizes.

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Roku

Streaming Stick Plus (2025)

If you want to get the latest streaming apps on an older TV, the Roku Streaming Stick Plus is for you. It’s easy to set up, works reliably, and has a handy voice remote that makes finding content easier than ever. It slots neatly behind most TVs, and Roku’s interface is nice and clear.

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  • Photograph: Brenda Stolyar

Apple doesn’t really do sales, but other retailers do. This is the lowest price we’ve seen on a solid iPad the whole family can enjoy. The Apple iPad (A16, 2025) performs great for most tasks, looks pretty nice, and has a 12-megapixel camera. It is honestly all the iPad most folks need for surfing the web and streaming shows in bed. With iPadOS 26 and the new windowing apps feature, you can even comfortably do some work if you pair it with a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse.

Small rounded rectangular bright blue device beside a black rectangular device, both with strap handles.

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Handy as they are for keeping you connected when your phone dies unexpectedly, portable chargers can be very same-y. The reason the Nimble Champ tops our Best Power Banks guide is Nimble’s focus on the environment. It’s made from 90 percent certified recycled plastic and comes in fully biodegradable packaging. It also works well, with capacities starting from 5,200 mAh, with USB-A and USB-C ports, and up to 15-watt charging.

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  • Photograph: Nena Farrell

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Amazon

Kindle Paperwhite (2024, 12th Generation)

Yes, you should read more, and Amazon’s Kindle e-readers make it easier to do exactly that. Our current favorite is the Kindle Paperwhite (12th generation). It has a sharp 7-inch display, auto-adjusting warm light, three-month battery life, snappy performance, and it’s slim and light, making it comfortable to hold. It even has integration with Overdrive for your library books and support for several languages.

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The reMarkable 2 is one of the best digital notebooks, offering a paperlike writing experience, intuitive software, and several weeks of battery life. This is a budget model, so it lacks front light and color, but it’s still a decent device. Bundles where you choose both a marker and folio are heavily discounted right now, and they’re not often on sale, so it’s a good time to snap one up.

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Keychron boards are popular here at WIRED, and the Q6 HE is our current pick of the best mechanical keyboards. Sturdy, satisfying to type on, with a lovely retro aesthetic, what more do you need? Well, the Q6 HE also boasts hot-swappable Hall Effect switches, four macro keys, and is relatively easy to customize or repair.

Slender black charger with two metal prongs protruding

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Nomad

65W Slim Power Adapter

The great thing about Nomad’s 65-watt charger is that it’s incredibly slim, with flip-out prongs, so it can slip easily into small pockets in your bag or purse. You get dual USB-C ports, and can pull 45 watts out of the left port and 20 out of the right. Or, if you’re just charging one device, the full 65 watts is enough for any phone, most tablets, and even some MacBooks or Windows laptops (though they may not charge at top speed).

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  • Photograph: Simon Hill

  • Photograph: Simon Hill

You know what I don’t miss in the slightest? Mowing the lawn. A good robot mower, like this relatively affordable one from newcomer Anthbot, will do it for you, quietly. No wire required; it recharges itself, you just set a schedule and relax. OK, it sometimes leaves a verge, but the only model I’ve tried that doesn’t is more than twice the price.

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  • Photograph: Simon Hill

Sharp 2K video, color night vision, a wide 160-degree field of view, and clear two-way audio make the Arlo Pro 5S easy to recommend for folks seeking a security camera. You also get AI recognition for people and pets, a siren to scare intruders, and the quick-loading Arlo app. But you need Arlo Secure ($8 per month for one camera or $13 per month for unlimited cameras) for subject recognition, smart alerts, and cloud storage. The Arlo Pro 5S is our pick of the best outdoor security cameras.

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I love my Oura Ring 4. It accurately tracks my sleep, activity, and stress levels and offers insights that I find genuinely useful. It’s also very comfortable, the app is super slick, with new features being added all the time, and it’s far less obtrusive than any other kind of tracker you could wear. The catch is a subscription, but this is still the best of the best smart rings.

Yellow semi-clear video game controller with long backplate connecting each side. Left side has a joystick and directional pad. Right side has 4 buttons and a joystick.

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It’s the thoughtful design that elevates the Backbone One above the rest of the best mobile controllers. Slot your phone into the compact cradle, with a USB-C jack for speedy connectivity, and you get satisfyingly clicky and responsive controls plus a 3.5-mm headphone port. You can also customize it for different games, or even use Backbone’s software as a one-stop gaming hub, if you’re willing to pay a subscription.

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Ray-Ban

Meta Smart Glasses

Yes, there is a new version of the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarers, but the good news is that the old pair is now on sale. If you can stomach Meta AI’s privacy policies, there’s a strong argument that it has won the smart glasses race already (at least, so far). The best smart glasses must be easy to wear, and these look great and help offload things from your phone, so you don’t have to dip into that pocket quite as much.

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  • Photograph: Ryan Waniata

  • Photograph: Ryan Waniata

The JBL Flip 7 is the Bluetooth speaker that has it all. It’s durable, it has stamina, it produces a punchy sound, and it comes in fun colors. As the best Bluetooth speaker you can buy, this deal is for real.

Tonies Toniebox speaker

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Toniebox is our favorite speaker for young kids, particularly ages three through seven. It’s essentially a squishy cube that plays stories and songs tied to different characters (aka Tonies). It’s activated when your child places the figurine on top of the speaker. There are so many Tonies to choose from. Peppa Pig, Moana, Winnie the Pooh, the list goes on. You can also buy Creative Tonies to record your own audio. Super easy to use, and the cutesy ears double as volume controls. —Boutayna Chokrane

Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup book cover

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Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

The best tech books unpack the rise and fall of the characters that invented the stuff that runs our lives. The New York Times and former Wall Street Journal reporter John Carreyrou writes about Elizabeth Holmes, as she miserably fails to build a blood testing machine that would allegedly eliminate the need for hypodermic needles. Her company raised hundreds of millions of dollars, but its technology was inaccurate. Rather than admit defeat, she pressed on, which is why Holmes was put on trial for fraud and sentenced to 11 years in prison. —Boutayna Chokrane

Rear view of three smartphones (Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra) showing the camera lenses of each

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Samsung

Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra

Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S25 has been heavily discounted all Cyber Weekend, probably because its successors are right around the corner (the Galaxy S26 series is expected to be announced in January). But we still love these excellent smartphones. The S25 is the smallest, the S25+ gets a few extra perks, plus a bigger screen and better battery life, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra has a dual telephoto camera system, integrated S Pen stylus, and a beefy battery. Be sure to check out the Best Samsung Phones guide for the full scoop. —Molly Higgins

  • Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

  • Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

  • Photograph: Julian Chokkattu

Samsung

Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7

You’re not like other girls; you have a folding phone. In all seriousness, folding phones are not as fragile as they used to be, with durability improving while remaining slim. We love the Galaxy Z Fold7 because it’s amazingly slim and versatile. You can use the front screen like normal, and when you need extra real estate, open the device up. You can view apps on a much larger scale or easily split-screen two apps. If you’re not feeling a folding phone, the updated Galaxy Z Flip7 has a more usable front screen. Read our Best Folding Phones guide to decide which is best for you at the discounted price this Cyber Weekend. —Molly Higgins

Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus

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Lenovo

Flex 5i Chromebook Plus

The Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus is super cheap and compact, with a small touchscreen for more versatility. Especially with the Cyber Monday discount, it’s one of the most affordable Chromebook Plus models you can find, plus WIRED reviewer Luke Larsen thinks it’s in a whole different league over standard Chromebooks at this price because of its improved screen with a 360-degree hinge and touchscreen, fast performance, more storage, and crisp webcam. —Molly Higgins

Apple AirPods Pro 2, two white earbuds, in an open oval shaped case sitting on a wooden surface

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Apple

AirPods Pro 2 (With USB-C)

Even though they’re an older model, we like these AirPods because of their hearing aid feature, comfort, and outstanding streaming experience. If you’re an iPhone user, you should have some AirPods, and we still think these are a good choice for most people because of their active noise cancellation, sound quality, and easy pairing within the Apple ecosystem. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that they’re nearly 25 percent off for Cyber Monday. —Molly Higgins

Photograph: Adrienne So

We on the WIRED Reviews team still think this is the best Apple Watch for most people. With its newest upgrade, it now has the latest S10 chip, a Liquid Glass display, Workout Buddy, and wrist-flick gestures. If you have an iPhone, this accessory is a no-brainer. It makes a great gift for yourself or others, and is seriously discounted at only $200 right now. —Molly Higgins


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Dreaming of a Thuma Bed Frame? Don’t Miss the Black Friday Sale

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Dreaming of a Thuma Bed Frame? Don’t Miss the Black Friday Sale


Thuma knows what it’s doing when it comes to bed frames, which is why we’re so excited to see Thuma’s Black Friday deals. Two different frames from Thuma are the top picks in our Best Bed Frames guide, and our reviewers have reported how not only high-quality and and sturdy the brand’s frames are, but also how easy it is to put the frame together thanks to Japanese-style joinery.

While our top pick isn’t on sale, our second-favorite is on Thuma’s site during this Black Friday weekend, and it’s a great price for the quality you’ll get. And it’s not the only thing Thuma has on sale, either, if you’re looking for more Thuma goodness around your bedroom and home.

If you’re looking for more great sleep deals, don’t miss our guide to the Best Black Friday Mattress and Bedding Deals, plus you can catch more sleep deals on our guide to the Absolute Best Black Friday Deals.

The Best Thuma Bed Frame Deal

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Thuma’s Signature Bed is one of our all-time favorite bed frames. It’s on the new side, launching back in February as Thuma’s first upholstered bed. It still uses Japanese wood joinery, but the frame is covered in two different fabric options, depending on what you choose. There’s a soft Italian felted wool and a performance linen; our reviewer tested the wool version for a few months with great results.

Even with the fabric covering, it still only takes minutes to assemble this bed, and there’s not a squeak to be heard since it was built. WIRED reviewer Martin Cizmar says the plush headboard feels pillow-soft, so much so that he’s tempted to try to lie directly on it. The frame can come with or without a headboard, and both variants are on sale right now.

If it’s still out of your budget, check out our guide to the Best Thuma Dupes to see if any on-sale options are a fit for you. But there’s really no better time to get a Thuma frame of your own than during this sale, especially since we’re such big fans of this model.

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