Category: Science and Technology

Get your shopping done for less with these affordable deals on WIRED-approved gear.

Whenever Verge staff is asked to describe their favorite games, smart tech, desktop accessories, or whatever, they are free to talk about things they recently bought, things they picked up 10 years ago, or things they’ve had sitting around their house for decades. And, unsurprisingly, many of those same items are receiving a discount as a result of the many ongoing Black Friday and Cyber Monday promos. So we thought we’d offer a curated list of a few of them, especially since many of them are likely to stick around through Monday.

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, reviewer

Finding a board game that will entertain a 13-year-old girl, a 16-year-old boy, my partner, and me is a challenge. We’ve cycled through all the classics…

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A laptop is one of the larger tech purchases for most people, so Cyber Monday is a good time to make that investment. Windows laptops, MacBooks, and even Chromebooks all have their regular cadence of discounts and sales promotions from retailers like Best Buy, but this time of year is often when you can save a few hundred bucks and get a quality machine that should easily last more than a few years.

Yes, the timing can feel slightly awkward because CES is right around the corner in January, and all the big Windows laptop makers debut new generations of products there. But those anticipated models can take another couple of months to actually hit store shelves — and even longer before they see any sizable sales. If you’re in need of a…

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Looking to upgrade your skincare routine with a little LED light? Score these fantastic masks (and other LED gadgets) while they’re on sale.

CNET’s shopping experts have turned their attention to red hot Cyber Monday deals that are already live while highlighting the best Black Friday stragglers all in one place.

Mac split screen view is an essential setting. Here’s everything you need to know about setting it up.

As a travel and food writer, I fly all the time. This handy backpack, on sale after Black Friday, comes with me on every single flight.

This mini waffle maker from Dash is the perfect stocking stuffer — for a big stocking — and is incredibly affordable during Cyber Monday.

This Levoit humidifier is on sale for $36 right now during Cyber Week sales.

The Cyber Monday deals are rolling in. Whether you are looking to expand your own setup or searching for a good gift for a smart home newbie, this is a great time to stock up on smart home gear. There are still deep discounts to be had on smart speakers, locks, and lights, even smart trashcans and a robot that can push your button for you.

Here, I’ve rounded up some of my top picks for gadgets I love that are currently on sale. We will keep this post updated throughout the holiday shopping weekend, so check back often.

The best smart displays and smart speaker deals

• As always, Amazon is heavily discounting its Echo line of speakers and displays. These are great for popping around the house, so you can ask Alexa to add things to your…

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