Google’s most adorable little smart hub, the Nest Mini, is currently on sale at Walmart. It’s a low-stakes, easy way to hook your smart home cluster of smart devices to Google’s ever-growing hardware, software, and services ecosystem. These won our ‘best splurge’ award in the best gaming headsets of 2021, and we stand by the near-perfect audio positioning that delivers an immersive soundscape. A great budget Chromebook, the Flex 3 offers convenient flexibility between tablet mode, a compatible Lenovo digital pen (though you’ll have to purchase it separately), and straightforward laptop mode. Its bigger brother, the Flex 5, is one of our top Chromebook picks. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 7 is one of the best Android tablets. It is the best price we’ve seen, and you can save even more if you have an eligible product to trade in. Charge your phone on the go with this easy-to-use car adaptor. It has two ports, each with 5V/30W, and it takes only 35 minutes to charge your batter by up to 80 percent. Plus, the polycarbonate case means it’s protected from accidental falls. If you’re an avid gamer or want the ultimate at-home work monitor, then Samsung’s gigantic Odyssey G9 is for you. Its specs are impressive, and if your desk is big enough, it’s a great buy. Vanyko’s mini projector is a great way to have movie nights on the cheap and can project a 100-inch screen with ease. Canon’s tiny printer lets you print and customize photos from your smartphone or tablet, requiring no ink. It uses ZINK Photo Paper which has embedded ink and a peel-and-stick backing. A great smart TV, TCL’s 65-inch screen is suitable for streaming and gaming and has a built-in Roku. “The Samsung QN90A is one of the best televisions available on the market and is the perfect upgrade for anyone looking to recreate the cinema experience in their living room,” says our TV expert. This wearable comes with the latest and greatest fitness, wellness, and connectivity tools Fitbit offers. Onboard GPS is a huge selling point for shoppers who prefer to leave their smartphones at home while they work out. Google’s Nest Learning thermostat can learn your favorite temperatures and adjust automatically and lets you control your home’s heat from anywhere via a well-designed phone app. If you’re looking for a pair of noise-canceling headphones that are on sale, these have a 24-hour battery life, a personalized audio profile, and let you feel the bass. In his review, Nick liked the 22 hours of battery life and the built-in Tile feature to locate your headphones quickly. Home theaters are more popular than ever, and if you need a single integrated audio solution, this Samsung soundbar is a great start. The built-in woofer delivers incredible bass alongside the crisp high-end and is available at a substantial discount. Streaming music from your phone can quickly drain your battery, but this handy speaker and phone charger combo prevent that. Keep the party going all night long. The Roku Streambar is a powerful, versatile 4K streaming machine loaded with extras, one of the best and easiest ways to a bevy of excellent streaming options to any TV (and a strong incentive to cut the cable cord for good and save yourself some cash). This WD deal is a steal if you’re looking for a massive backup drive with USB 3.0 for your desktop or laptop. Since it comes with plug-and-play software, you can expect easy setup, and for gamers, it promises speedy transfers so you can seamlessly game. Mavic’s Mini is the perfect beginner drone, and this kit has everything you need, including three batteries, three pairs of spare propellers, spare control sticks, and a propellor guard. The holiday season is the most critical time to have blindingly fast internet, with all the gaming and streaming TV and internet videos people rabidly consume during their time off. Ensure you’re ready to move all that data with this excellent gigabit router from Linksys, specifically designed to handle high-bandwidth loads and multiple devices. Decent discounts on Apple products are infrequent, so run and don’t walk to snap up the latest version of the MacBook Air, which our reviewer said ’leaves the competition in the dust" and tops our best laptop list. This Nikon DSLR features incredible battery life, high resolution (45 megapixels), and can capture 4K video. Our top pick for a fitness tracker has had its price slashed. There are newer and more advanced Fitbits, but this does everything you need and is a great all-around tracker.
What to Expect on Black Friday
As fall sales transition to Black Friday sales, we’ll continue to see retailers unveiling their plans throughout the last quarter of the year. Hot bonus tip for shopping sales this year: Many retailers will offer one-time promotional discounts if you sign up for their newsletter or a trial of their premium membership. Combine these one-offs with the sale prices of Black Friday items for some mind-blowing discounts, and you’re free to unsubscribe or cancel your membership before the first billing cycle.
