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We found 40 surprisingly good Black Friday deals you can still grab for $30 or lessWe found 40 surprisingly good Black Friday deals you can still grab for $30 or less
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The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Brandt Ranj
There’s still time to grab a PS5 or PS5 Pro for $100 off for Black FridayThere’s still time to grab a PS5 or PS5 Pro for $100 off for Black Friday
Gadgets
The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Sheena Vasani
Black Friday deals that are most popular with Verge readersBlack Friday deals that are most popular with Verge readers
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The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Barbara Krasnoff
You can get a four-pack of AirTags for just over $60, the lowest price everYou can get a four-pack of AirTags for just over $60, the lowest price ever
Gadgets
The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Brandon Russell
The AI boom is based on a fundamental mistake

Cutting-edge research shows language is not the same as intelligence. AI companies are ignoring it.

Benjamin Riley
Twelve South’s magnetic PowerBug charger is 20 percent off for Black FridayTwelve South’s magnetic PowerBug charger is 20 percent off for Black Friday
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The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Sheena Vasani
I’m a laptop reviewer, and these are the Black Friday deals I’d shop—many are over $400 offI’m a laptop reviewer, and these are the Black Friday deals I’d shop—many are over $400 off
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The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Antonio G. Di Benedetto
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Casio’s adjustable G-Shock ring watch launches in the US next week.

If you skipped Casio’s original ring watch because it relied on spacers to improve its fit, the new DWN-5600 can be resized from 48mm to 82mm using an adjustable strap like a full size G-Shock. It launched in Japan last month, but will be available in the US starting on December 3rd for $110.00.

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<em>The DWN-5600 will be available in three colors: black, yellow, and red.</em>
<em>The functionality is limited, but in addition to the time and date the DWN-5600 manages to squeeze in a stopwatch and an alarm that flashes a light behind the screen.</em>
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The DWN-5600 will be available in three colors: black, yellow, and red.
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Disney Plus, Hulu, and HBO Max are all over 60 percent off for Black FridayDisney Plus, Hulu, and HBO Max are all over 60 percent off for Black Friday
Gadgets
The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Brandon Russell
First there was nothing, then there was Hoto and Fanttik

How two Chinese tool brands are becoming household names.

Sean Hollister
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Warning: unplugged SSDs can slowly eat your data.

It is known that flash storage isn’t forever — but now’s the time to spread the word. Don’t just leave ‘em in a drawer!

Before, most SSDs you’d pull out of an old PC weren’t big enough to use as long-term storage, and they probably had lower-density cells (SLC, MLC) less likely to corrupt. That has changed. Don’t do it.

Bose, Sony, and Apple headphones are cheaper than ever for Black FridayBose, Sony, and Apple headphones are cheaper than ever for Black Friday
Gadgets
The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Brandon Russell
The Oura Ring 4 is still at its lowest price ever for Black FridayThe Oura Ring 4 is still at its lowest price ever for Black Friday
Gadgets
The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Todd Haselton
Hallmark’s Mario and Toad Christmas ornaments are less than $10 for Black FridayHallmark’s Mario and Toad Christmas ornaments are less than $10 for Black Friday
Gadgets
The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Todd Haselton
Apple’s most affordable iPad is over 20 percent off for Black FridayApple’s most affordable iPad is over 20 percent off for Black Friday
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The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Brandon Russell
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Andrew Liszewski
Belkin’s new 70W 3-port charger is lighter and cheaper than Anker’s.

Anker’s 3-port 70W Nano Charger includes a USB-A port that delivers more power, but Belkin’s new compact GaN-powered wall charger is 16 grams lighter and at $39.99 on Amazon it’s $10 cheaper than Anker’s without promotions. Its max output through one USB-C port is 70W, but that drops to 45W while other ports are in use.

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Dominic Preston
The IP economy.

I hadn’t heard about Lu Heng before today, and I doubt you had either. But he apparently owns 10 million African IP addresses, which he leases out for profit, creating a financial asset out of what was intended to be basic infrastructure. Classy!

Stranger Things 5 begins with a frantic race to the finish line

The first chunk of the show’s fifth and final season moves a little too fast for its own good.

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The seven years of Silksong.

Jason Schreier at Bloomberg has gone deep on Hollow Knight: Silksong in an interview with its devs, exploring the long development journey, some specific features that shifted over the years, and, yes, their plans for future content.

Black Friday deals on chargers and power banks we love from Anker and moreBlack Friday deals on chargers and power banks we love from Anker and more
Gadgets
The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Brandt Ranj
These Lego kits for kids and adults are up to 50% off for Black FridayThese Lego kits for kids and adults are up to 50% off for Black Friday
Gadgets
The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Barbara Krasnoff
The best Black Friday deals I’ve seen on some of my favorite smart home gearThe best Black Friday deals I’ve seen on some of my favorite smart home gear
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The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
You’re buying a Frame TV? It’s okay to cheap out a little

We compared The Frame and The Frame Pro against options from Hisense and TCL.

John Higgins
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Ask your burning Black Friday questions in our subscriber-only AMA.

Just a friendly reminder that today we’re hosting an AMA with me, one of The Verge’s commerce editors. Subscribers who have questions about Black Friday (need a deal?) should head over to our AMA and leave a comment, and I’ll start answering them at 1PM ET.

My favorite Nintendo Switch 2 accessories are heavily discounted for Black FridayMy favorite Nintendo Switch 2 accessories are heavily discounted for Black Friday
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The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Cameron Faulkner
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Andrew Liszewski
Google Maps’ new power-saving mode is debuting on the Pixel 10 series.

First announced as part of the November Pixel Drop, the feature gives Google Maps a simplified black and white interface when you press the power button while navigating with your phone in portrait mode. Google says the feature can extend battery life up to 4 hours while still displaying basic directions including upcoming turns.

A Pixel smartphone running Google Maps in its new power saving mode.
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The best Black Friday deals on Apple AirPods — up to 47 percent offThe best Black Friday deals on Apple AirPods — up to 47 percent off
Gadgets
The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Todd Haselton
We found Black Friday deals on our favorite tech, and most are under $50We found Black Friday deals on our favorite tech, and most are under $50
Gadgets
The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Barbara Krasnoff
We handpicked 50 Black Friday deals you can get for under $50We handpicked 50 Black Friday deals you can get for under $50
Gadgets
The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Brandon Russell
Tessan’s 140W Universal Travel Adapter has hit a new all-time lowTessan’s 140W Universal Travel Adapter has hit a new all-time low
Gadgets
The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Brandt Ranj
Some of our favorite Blu-rays are cheaper than ever during Black FridaySome of our favorite Blu-rays are cheaper than ever during Black Friday
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The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Cameron Faulkner
You can save 50 percent on robovacs from Roborock and Eufy for Black FridayYou can save 50 percent on robovacs from Roborock and Eufy for Black Friday
Gadgets
The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2025
Sheena Vasani
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Hello Doom.

Now we’re playing Doom on... receipts. This has gone on long enough.

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At this point, Doom might as well replace Hello World as the default launch code for everything.

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