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If youve been waiting to grab a PlayStation 5, these Cyber Monday deals are worth noting and still available. Sonys latest consoles have received a $100 discount across the board, dropping the PS5 Digital Edition to $399, the standard PS5 to $449 and the PS5 Pro to $649. Thats one of the best prices weve seen on Sonys hardware this year. You'll find the deals direct at Sony and from other retailers including Amazon and Walmart . Sonys flagship console remains one of the most popular gaming syst

Music streaming services are starting to unleash their year-in-review features for 2025, and Apple Musics version is out now. Apple Music Replay is here to lay bare your listening stats for the year at least so far, because these tools go live with a whole month of the year left to go. You can check out the 2025 edition from the Home tab in the app. As ever, Replay shows your total listening time, the number of artists you checked out, your most-listened-to song and album and more. New this yea

Youre not alone if youre consistently aghast at the rising cost of streaming services. This year in particular has been bleak, with Disney+ and HBO Max being just a couple of the services that have increased prices as of late. If youre like any of us at Engadget, you probably subscribe to more than a few of these services, and costs quickly add up even without the period price increases. While you can find the occasional streaming deal throughout the year, Cyber Monday is the time when they are

Its been 18 years since the last Metroid Prime game, but I felt right at home in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond . Almost too at home. Whether fighting my way through a volcano, exploring a research base in a frozen tundra or getting lost in a vast desert, I couldnt shake the feeling Id done this before. As the fourth game in a series, thats not a huge surprise, but it was my main disappointment in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Think about the leap Nintendo took going from 2011s The Legend of Zelda: Skyward

India has issued a mandate to all smartphone manufacturers and importers requiring them to install a state-owned cyber security app. But Apple is reportedly not going to comply, citing privacy and security concerns, according to Reuters . The app, called Sanchar Saathi (meaning Communication Companion), is supposed to expedite the process of finding lost or stolen devices and stopping their misuse, according to a government press release on Monday. It further states that companies, including the

Sony has launched its mid-range flagship mirrorless camera, the A7 V, with a strong emphasis on speed but a bit less on video than some may have hoped. The new model sports a 33MP partially stacked full-frame Exmor RS sensor and an all-new Bionz XR2 processor with built-in AI, powering what the company calls its fastest, most accurate subject-detect autofocus ever. At the same time, it can shoot 14-bit photos at up to 30 fps with 16 stops of dynamic range, the highest ever on a Sony (or nearly a

YouTube has introduced a yearly recap to the main app for the first time ever, bringing the focus to video. This recap highlights a user's favorite channels, topics and other fun little nuggets sourced from viewing habits throughout the year. It's available for perusal right now for both free and premium users. Just look for the You tab at the bottom of the app to get started. Alternatively, web users can head to youtube.com/recap to access the same information. This recap can be shared across s

After a few years and a few shakeups it looks like Amazon's God of War series is finally full speed ahead. The video game adaptation is now in pre-production in Vancouver and has been bumped up to a two-season order, Deadline reports . The latest update includes news that Frederick E.O. Toye will direct the first two episodes of God of War . Toye has led episodes of shows such as Fallout , The Boys and Westworld . In 2024, his work on Shogun won him the Emmy for outstanding directing for a dra

If you have a white elephant gift exchange at work this year or with friends and family, theres a good chance youre scrambling right now to find a good gift or decipher what even makes a good white elephant gift. The possible origins of the term white elephant provide one way of looking at it: According to legend, the King of Siam would give a white elephant to courtiers who had upset them. It was a far more devious punishment than simply having them executed. The recipient had no choice but to

One of the newer traditions of the holiday season is reading itemized lists of what we watched, played and listened to on our favorite streaming platforms throughout the year. Spotify Wrapped is perhaps the most famous of the bunch, but Amazon Music has its own year-end recap called Delivered and this year's edition is available right now. Amazon Amazon Music Delivered started last year and provides subscribers with a list of their favorite songs, artists and podcasts. It also shows off the top

As promised, were back to normal. Dont even think about buying Kindles or subscribing to a new streaming service until Black Friday 2026. Instead, lets talk about a new Samsung foldable with even more folds. The Galaxy Z TriFold is breaking cover and will launch in Korea and other select countries (read: not the US) on December 12. Unlike the early trifold from Huawei, the smartphone has an inward-folding display meant to protect the wider main display, 10 inches wide. The cover screen is 6.5 in

Cyber Monday has come and gone, but the deals are here to stay at least, some of them are for now. Its been a few years since Cyber Monday deals truly wrapped up at midnight, and this year were seeing a ton of great deals still available now that the official day has wrapped. Tech deals have been decent this year, with big discounts on headphones, earbuds, game consoles, laptops, kitchen gadgets and more. If youre still hoping to save on some items for yourself or as gifts for the holidays, wev

Whether youre into shooters, fighting games or immersive RPGs, theres something for every Xbox owner out there. While Microsofts first-party output has been a bit slim lately, the company has been on a tear acquiring the likes of Bethesda and Activision Blizzard , as well as pumping up the amount of worthwhile titles in its Game Pass subscription service. The result is a plethora of games to choose from, which can be either a blessing or a curse for the indecisive gamer. To make life a bit easie

Cyber Monday has wrapped, but MasterClass is extending one of its best offers of the year. For a limited time, all annual plans are 50 percent off, giving new subscribers a cheaper way to explore the platforms wide catalog of cooking, writing and music courses. Its one of the few subscription deals still available postCyber Monday. MasterClass has built a reputation as one of the best streaming platforms for learning new skills and creative hobbies. The service features courses led by industry l

Cyber Monday has ended, but some streaming discounts are still live, including a solid offer from Paramount+ . New subscribers can get two months of service for $6 total, and the price applies to either the Essential or Premium plan. At $3 per month, the Premium tier gives you a larger discount, and the promotion is available through December 2. Paramount+ continues to expand its catalog with a mix of current CBS shows, exclusive originals, classic TV and live sports. The service is available in

Keeping your devices charged shouldnt feel like a chore. Wireless chargers make it simple to top up your phone, earbuds or smartwatch by just setting them down, which is especially useful if youre tired of frayed cables or worn-out ports. A good charger can live on your desk, nightstand or even in your travel bag and still keep everything powered with minimal effort. Wireless charging has also improved a lot in recent years. Many newer models support faster speeds, magnetic alignment or multiple

Streaming deals come and go throughout the year, but they are most abundant around Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Its been a testy year for streaming services to say the least, and one big manifestation of that has been continuously rising prices. Disney+ and HBO Max were just a couple of the streaming services that bumped up prices, which means its more important than ever to subscribe if and when you can get a discount. Thankfully, a ton of streaming services are on sale for Cyber Monday. Thes

Samsung has unveiled its newest smartphone, and it's the highly-anticipated Galaxy Z TriFold. During an interview in July, a Samsung exec confirmed that the company was working on a three-panel phone that it aimed to release by the end of the year. The company said it expects the phone to be available for purchase in Korea on December 12, with markets including China, Taiwan, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. For US shoppers, the TriFold will be available in the first quarter of 2026, but

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into online fast fashion retailer Shein. The probe will examine whether the company violated state laws related to labor practices and product safety. According to a release , Paxton's office wants to know if Shein uses toxic or hazardous materials and whether it misleads consumers about product safety and ethical sourcing. The Texas investigation will also look into privacy concerns and data collection at Shein, which isn't the first

Apple has tapped AI researcher Amar Subramanya, a longtime Google exec who was most recently corporate vice president of AI at Microsoft, as its new VP of AI. The company also announced that current AI exec, John Giannandrea, will retire in 2026. Subramanya, who Apple describes as a renowned AI researcher, spent 16 years at Google, where he was head of engineering for Gemini. He left Google earlier this year for Microsoft . In a press release, Apple said that Subramanya will report to Craig Fede

Once upon a time, a board game meant Monopoly or Risk . Then several brave souls dared to ask the question: What if this was fun? Thirty years later, we're blessed with tabletop games that challenge our minds, immerse us in other worlds and conjure good times with those we love sometimes all three at once. For your gift-buying needs, we've put together a list of new favorites and returning classics that run the gamuts of genre and weight. If you're ready to push beyond Pictionary , read on. The

Heres hoping the retailers offering tasty Cyber Monday deals that caught your eye arent having trouble with Shopify. The ecommerce platform is experiencing some issues. According to a support page , some merchants were having trouble logging into the Shopify platform, which was experiencing outages with the checkout and admin systems. Shopifys point-of-sale (POS), API and mobile and support systems also saw degraded performance. We are continuing to investigate and apply mitigations for the issu

Telecom regulators in India have reportedly asked smartphone manufacturers to preload a state-owned cybersecurity app that cannot be deleted onto all new devices, and push the app to existing devices via a software update. Reuters reports that, according to a non-public government order sent to manufacturers, Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi and others were given 90 days to comply. The app in question is called Sanchar Saathi (meaning Communication Companion), and is primarily aimed at fraud prevention wi

Marques Brownlee's Panels app is shutting down on December 31 . The creators blame this on a shifting development team, as they weren't able to bring in collaborators who shared our passion and vision, and we weren't able to find the right fit. Annual subscribers will get a refund when the app shutters and any downloaded wallpapers will still be available to use. Additionally, the developers will be making the app's code available to allow anyone to build on what we started. Brownlee, a popular

Heres hoping the retailers offering tasty Cyber Monday deals that caught your eye arent having trouble with Shopify. The ecommerce platform is experiencing some issues. According to a support page , some merchants were having trouble logging into the Shopify platform, which was experiencing outages with the checkout and admin systems. Shopifys point-of-sale (POS), API and mobile and support systems also saw degraded performance. We are continuing to investigate and apply mitigations for the issu

Netflix is ending support for the ability to cast from mobile devices to many TVs. According to a help page spotted by Android Authority , Netflix no longer supports casting shows from a mobile device to most TVs and TV-streaming devices. Youll need to use the remote that came with your TV or TV-streaming device to navigate Netflix. The company indicated that casting should still work with older Chromecast devices and TVs that support Google Cast, but only for users who are on an ad-free plan. H

Cyber Monday is here and if you haven't decided on a present for the gamer in your life then now's the time. There is currently a sale on the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle . You can get the system and game for just $449, down from $499. The 10 percent discount is available exclusively at Walmart. The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 came out in June and somehow beat our expectations. We gave it a 93 in our review thanks to features like its larger 7.9-inch LCD screen with HCR and ver

Cyber Monday has long been a good time to restock on video games and gaming gear on the cheap, and this year is no exception. If youve been looking to grab a PlayStation 5, pad out your Nintendo Switch backlog or refresh your PC setup with new accessories, weve rounded up the best Cyber Monday gaming deals we could find. Right now the highlights include a surprise $50 discount on the Nintendo Switch 2 from Walmart, PS5 consoles for $100 off, all-time lows for tons of well-reviewed games and soli

Black Friday may be over, but there are still plenty of deals to be found on cameras, drones and accessories for Cyber Monday . Major camera and drone makers including Sony, Canon, DJI, Nikon and GoPro are still offering substantial discounts across a wide range of products ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Those include multiple options from our guide to the best cameras of 2025 , so you'll get great value for tried and tested gear. These are the best Cyber Monday camera deals we'v

Its not over yet. If you havent grabbed something discounted in the Black Friday sales, dont worry, because plenty of them have been rebadged for Cyber Monday the most 90s sounding day of the year. To celebrate, a petite edition of TMA. Weve collected the best of the bunch still available at time of writing. This year, there are plenty of deals on streaming services and other subscriptions; we think the Disney+ Hulu bundle ( $60 for one year ) is one of the stronger offerings, considering it ty

Sonos is offering several deals on home audio for Cyber Monday . One of the standouts is a discount of $100 on the Sonos Era 300 , which is available now for $379. Sonos' Era line has previously included one of our top smart speaker picks , and the Era 300 is the only standalone speaker from the company that offers spatial audio. The spatial audio angle is the highlight feature for the Era 300, which can stream compatible tracks from either Apple Music or Amazon Music. While the spatial audio fe

For such a tiny piece of tech, a good wireless microphone can have an outsize impact on the quality of your videos. If you've been waiting for a serious sale to pick up a mic of your own, Cyber Monday may be your chance. The DJI Mic Mini kit is on sale for more than half off at B&H Photo Video: you can snag it for a mere $80. That's an all-time low price compared to the set's usual $170 price tag. The full package includes two mics, a receiver and a charging case, as well as two windscreens and

We spend a lot of time staring at our screens, so its worth finding one that actually feels good to use. The right monitor can make your desk setup feel faster, brighter and easier on the eyes, whether youre deep into spreadsheets, watching a show or chasing higher frame rates in your favorite game. What the best monitor means, though, depends on what you do. Gamers might want smooth, fast refresh rates. Creators usually prioritize color accuracy. Office workers and students just need something

If you need a stocking stuffer for a tech enthusiast in your life, a microSD Express card is a petite but powerful option. And this Cyber Monday , the prices have come down enough that you might also want to splurge and get one for yourself. One notable deal available now is the Samsung P9 microSD Express Card , which is on sale for $75. That's a quarter off its usual list price to add 512GB to your device. This Samsung microSD model is one of the few that is currently compatible with the Ninten

Secret Santa gift exchanges can be chaotic in the best way. One minute youre drawing a name from a hat, the next youre scrambling to figure out what theyd actually like. The trick is finding something thats thoughtful, gets a laugh or feels useful without going over budget. Luckily there are plenty of gifts that do exactly that, whether youre shopping for the office exchange, a family swap or a friend group tradition. From clever gadgets to playful desk toys and little luxuries, these ideas prov

Clean up literally and figuratively this Cyber Monday with discounts on vacuums from Dyson. One of our top picks for a robot vacuum is the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum , which is on sale right now for a record low price of $400. That's a $600 savings on this simple and effective cleaning tool. In our testing, the Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vac was one of the most powerful models for suction, making it a good option for households with pets, and it also impressed for its obstacle avoidance. It has

Holiday shopping can be tough because you may only have so much money to spend on gifts and things for yourself. Sticking to your budget might be more important to you this year than ever, and youre looking for deals that can help you do that. Engadget can help with that, at least in the electronics department. Yes, there are plenty of great deals on big-ticket items this year like game consoles and robot vacuums, but it would be a mistake to think you can snag an excellent gadget for $100 or le

Got a PlayStation 5 but not sure what to play next? With the massive library available, its easy to get a little lost scrolling through titles. From award-winning adventures to intense action RPG experiences, theres a world of incredible games to explore. Youve got options across every genre, whether youre into fast-paced shooters, immersive stories that will suck you in for hours, like Elden Ring, or epic multiplayer challenges. And lets not forget those exclusive gems that make the PS5 shine,

Cyber Monday is a fitting time to snag great deals on cybersecurity products, such as a subscription to a VPN. Ongoing access to a VPN keeps your online activity private, which is particularly useful during the holiday season, whether you're doing lots of online shopping, making travel plans or simply accessing the seasonal rom-coms from a streaming service's other markets. In honor of Cyber Monday, Proton VPN is offering a discount of 75 percent off two years of access to its VPN Plus tier. You

Amazon might be best known for its Prime Day shopping sprees, but the retailer also has plenty of big bargains for Cyber Monday , including on its own-brand items. Right now, you can pick up the Amazon Smart Plug for $13, which is the lowest price we've seen for this piece of home tech. The Smart Plug usually costs $25, so you're getting nearly half off if you buy during this sale. The Amazon product is one of our selections for the best smart plugs on the market. It's an excellent addition for

Cyber Monday has long been a good time to restock on video games and gaming gear on the cheap, and this year is no exception. If youve been looking to grab a PlayStation 5, pad out your backlog or refresh your PC setup with new accessories, weve rounded up the best Cyber Monday gaming deals we could find. The highlights include PS5 consoles for $100 off, all-time lows for tons of well-reviewed games and solid price drops for various mice , keyboards , headsets and other peripherals we like. Well

If you've ever wanted to know what you're missing in your favorite songs and shows, now is the time to upgrade: Cyber Monday has some of the best speakers on the market down to their lowest prices of the year. We've dug up savings on everything from tiny portable speakers like the JBL Go 3 to behemoths like the UE Hyperboom, not to mention soundbars and smart speakers. Every Cyber Monday deal on the list is an investment you won't regret if you ever listen to anything digital those who can affo

Now that Cyber Monday is here, it's a great time to get your hands on quality tech at a discount. And if you're searching for the really affordable stuff, you've come to the correct corner of the web. This list is all the best electronics deals that cost less than $50 from multiple retailers. Snap up accessories like chargers, hubs, cables and drives; go for small gadgets like smart speakers, portable speakers, smart plugs and Bluetooth trackers; or snag some stocking stuffers with Lego sets, st

If you're a Fubo subscriber, you've certainly noticed that NBC and all NBCUniversal-owned channels have gone dark on the platform. That means you've had to find alternative viewing methods to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcast and NBC's Thanksgiving NFL coverage, and now, you'll have to find another way to watch Sunday Night Football, too. Because Fubo and NBCUniversal are having a contract dispute, channels like NBC, USA Network, Telemundo, and Bravo went dark on Fubo on Novembe

We like our hardware here at Engadget, from high-end gaming headsets to powerful heaters to the fabric shaver you never knew you needed. For Cyber Monday , we've found great deals on all of it. However, since I ascended to the software plane years ago and now swim in the digital aetherium, my favorite product of the year is an app and not even one you use yourself. DeleteMe will boost your quality of life, no matter where you are or what you're doing, by sharply reducing the amount of spam you

Black Friday is done, but the sales still roll on, and Cyber Monday remains a decent chance to pick up any storage gear youve been eyeing. If you have a PC, PS5 , gaming handheld or any other gadget that could use some extra space, were weeding out the junk and rounding up the best Cyber Monday SSD deals and other storage discounts you can still get right now. It's not the most plentiful time for SSD deals more generally these days, but we're still seeing a handful of discounts on well-reviewed

Were you a Lego set kid or a giant-bucket-of-Legos kid? I was a sets kid all the way I loved, and still love, the zen feeling of building something incredible a little bit at a time. Also, every time I tried to build something from the giant bucket, it fell apart immediately, but let's not dwell on that. For this year's Cyber Monday , we're trawling the net for the best deals on Lego sets, from family-friendly tie-ins to architectural behemoths. If you've had your eye on a set but demurred due

While it might not be as well-known as HBO Max or Netflix, Paramount+ still has an excellent library of shows and movies, and you can get a two months of access for just $6 for Cyber Monday. Even better, you can pick either Paramount+ Essential or Premium plans and get the same $3-per-month deal, which makes this deal a great option if you want to test the waters, or sample the streaming service through the end of the year. Paramount+ continues to expand its catalog with a mix of current CBS sho

Winter nights are the perfect time to cuddle up with a favorite show or something new you finally have the time to dig in to. Cyber Monday sales are a great opportunity to try a new streaming service, and you'll find several premium services, like Starz, available for a discount. You can get an annual Starz subscription for a $58 discount for Cyber Monday. That's about $1 a month for an entire year of Outlander , and all you have to be willing to do is pay the entire $12 upfront. If you're not s

Like Black Friday before it, Cyber Monday is one of the best times of the year to buy a new TV. If youre hoping to make a living room upgrade, weve scoured the web and picked out the best Cyber Monday TV deals we could find. The discounts still include well-reviewed OLED TVs and budget sets alike from Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL and Hisense. For those happy with their current TV, there are also several deals on media streamers and streaming services we like. Best Cyber Monday TV deals: Under $500 His