Best Amazon Ring Cyber Monday deals 2019: Doorbells, smart lighting, and more
Cyber Monday is here, and that means you have little time left to take advantage of the best deals of the season on Ring devices, including doorbells, smart lighting, and more. Through Cyber Monday, Amazon is also bundling its Echo devices with select Ring products to save you even more.
Samsung Black Friday home appliance deals: washers, refrigerators, robot vacuums
Buy from Samsung direct this Black Friday and save up to 50% off retail prices. Sales include deals on washers, stoves, and refrigerators. You can also take up to 10% additional off your total when you buy multiple Samsung appliances in the same purchase through December 5.
Get an Amazon Smart Plug for just $5 by ordering one through your Alexa device
Black Friday has brought some new deals for Alexa device owners when they order by voice. The best is on the Amazon Smart Plug, which you can snag for 80% off through the weekend. You can also get a Ring Video Doorbell 2 for $99, and a Blink XT2 security camera for $50 through Alexa voice ordering.
Black Friday specials get you the two top ancestry DNA testing kits for half off
Looking to answer some questions about your ancestry? These answers could be found in your DNA. Both AncestryDNA and 23andMe are currently on sale for Black Friday for 50% off, their lowest prices all year long. Don't wait -- these deals end soon, and won't be this good again for another year.
Black Friday only: Save 80% off of Norton 360 Premium at Amazon
Don't surf the web unprotected. Amazon is running a great deal on Norton's bestselling 360 Premium antivirus software which saves you $80 off of the standard subscription price. The best part about it is you can download and activate right now, and shop the rest of Black Friday safely and securely.
Don’t wait for Cyber Monday: these Amazon August Smart Lock deals will be gone
If you're looking to add a smart lock to your home, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great times to get one. But don't wait until Cyber Monday to buy it: Amazon's deal that saves you 47% off retail is only good through Sunday night.
Best Amazon TP-Link Black Friday deals 2019: Smart plugs, routers and more
Amazon's extensive list of Black Friday 2019 deals includes nearly two dozen great buys on various TP-Link branded devices. We've spotted deals on routers, smart devices, and security cameras that will save you up to 50% off the retail price. These deals are good through the end of the year.
Is Ring headed for a big CES? A new FCC filing suggests it is
While separately Ring's recent required FCC filings just seem like a company looking to deliver some much-needed updates to its aging doorbell lines, taken together it appears that the Amazon-backed company is set to make a big splash for CES 2020 in January.
Save up to $200 on select Garmin smartwatches at REI’s Gear Up and Get Out Sale
REI's Gear Up and Get Out sale is underway through November 25, and we're spotting some great Garmin Fitness smartwatch deals on some of its most popular models. Save up to $200 on select models from the Instinct, Forerunner, Fenix and Fenix lines, and the Descent diving watch for a limited time.
CDC says it has finally found a cause of the vaping illness that’s killed dozens
For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control says the oil most typically found in topical creams was found in the lung fluids of over two dozen patients stricken with the mystery vaping illness. All told, at least 39 have died and more than 2,000 have fallen ill since earlier this year.
Apple tries again with HomeKit with smart home division reorganization
Apple's poor performance in the smart home space has led the company to reorganize its smart home division, according to a report. The revitalized division is led by former Mozilla exec Andreas Gal, with new smart home devices possibly in the works.
Bowflex’s fall sale saves you up to $450 on all kinds of home gym equipment
Summer might be over but it's never too early to prepare for next year's beach season. Bowflex just cut prices on several home gym setups, while offering discounts of up to $450 and free shipping on nearly a dozen products by using a special promo code. Don't wait: the sale ends October 14.
Poll: Majority of Americans support vape ban, doubt it helps people quit smoking
A majority of Americans support a federal flavored vape ban, and doubt e-cigarettes truly help people quit smoking cigarettes, according to new polling data from YouGov. Additionally, Americans consider vaping to be challenging to quit -- contradicting years of industry marketing.
Apple drops $220 discounts on a refurbished iPhone X with 1-year warranty
Apple's latest phones are awesome, don't get us wrong. But they're also expensive too, with the high-end phones starting at nearly $1,000. Why not consider a refurbished iPhone X instead? At only $679, you'll get a solid device that at one point was the best that Apple had to offer at a great price.
Samsung’s innovative Frame TVs remain at their lowest prices yet on Amazon
Samsung's innovative Frame TV adds a touch of class to your living room, turning your TV into a work of art, quite literally. Right now, you can save up to 31% off the retail price of these QLED 4K TVs thanks to a sale on Amazon, putting them at the lowest prices we've seen yet.
Walmart, Amazon cut Vizio M-Series Quantum 55-inch price below $500
Don't miss this deal on the well-reviewed Vizio M Series Quantum, now at its lowest price ever at both Amazon and Walmart. This set offers superb picture quality at a price that doesn't break the bank and is the first quantum dot TV we know of to dip below the $500 price barrier.
Fix available for Lenovo Smart Displays stuck in boot loop after failed update
Since mid-August, Lenovo Smart Display owners have reported issues with an update that causes their devices to be stuck in a seemingly endless boot loop. A new update released October 2 fixes that issue and should be rolling out to connected Smart Displays this week.
Walmart’s new high-end Viathon bike wants to compete with Cannondale
We'll forgive you if you didn't know Walmart owns a high-end bicycle manufacturer (we didn't know either!). The retailer's Viathon line includes a road, gravel, and mountain bike -- with price points well below its competitors. Don't mistake Walmart-owned for cheap: these bikes can perform.
CDC says THC cartridges are likely behind vaping deaths and illnesses
Counterfeit THC cartridges have long been suspected as the main culprit behind a rash of vaping-related lung illnesses and at least 12 deaths, but it wasn't until Friday that the CDC put the blame on THC products for the outbreak. At least 805 people have suffered lung damage due to e-cigarettes.
Ring considered allowing 911 calls to trigger recording on its smart doorbells
Ring worked on a project that would allow law enforcement to view video on its doorbells near the location of a 911 call, documents obtained by CNET show. While the company is no longer working on this project, as recently as August 2018 it was promoting the possible functionality to police departments.
Echo Show 8 is Amazon’s new medium-sized Alexa with a screen, and it’s just $130
Amazon launched a new Echo Show at Wednesday's Alexa-centric product event, and it appears that the company plans to be super aggressive in its pricing. The Echo Show 8 sports an eight-inch screen in a form factor similar to the other current Echo Shows, and retails for $130.
Bose and Beats Solo3 wireless headphones get steep discounts at Amazon
Amazon discounts on the Beats Solo 3 wireless and Bose SoundLink headphones makes it easier to snag a pair of the best brand handphones in the market. The ever-popular Beats Solo3 gets a steep half-off price cut on Amazon. There's no telling how long this deal will so take advantage while supplies last.
2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI review: Stick with the classic
Year in and year out, the Volkswagen Golf GTI sits atop the list of the best cars you can buy. The 2019 GTI is no different, and like its predecessors is a blast to drive. An additional 8 hp and new driver assistance tech even in the base S model makes it a top pick for those looking for a more compact ride without sacrificing performance.