If your friend group or family happens to include multiple Playdate owners, there's now a cute way to chat amongst yourselves right within the device. Jon Simantov, the developer who gave us Cranky Cove, has released an app called helloyellow where you can send voice messages, create group chats and share achievements with anyone you've added as a friend. It's available to download from itch.io for free, with some limitations, or $5 to get the full version. Now, excuse me while I lament being ..

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

Streaming deals come and go throughout the year, but they are most abundant around Black Friday. 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. These are the best Black Friday streaming deals you can get this year; just note, though, ..

Apples latest MacBook Air M4 is now discounted to $750 for Black Friday . The deal applies to the entry-level 13-inch model, giving you the same sharp Liquid Retina display and impressive M4 performance that we praised in our review , now for less. The MacBook Air M4 continues Apples streak of refining whats already its most popular laptop. It runs on the new M4 chip with a 10-core GPU, offering fast performance for everyday work, creative apps and light gaming. The upgrade from the M3 model is ..

Fans of the Assassin's Creed franchise may finally get to visit Ancient Rome, but it could instead be through a Netflix adaptation of Ubisoft's best-selling video game IP. Nexus Point News reported that the live-action adaptation will be set in Ancient Rome and feature historical figures like Nero, the fifth emperor of Rome. With the potential featuring of Nero, the news outlet predicts that the TV series could be set between 54 to 68 AD during the infamous emperor's rule. Details are still ..

A VPN subscription can make for a good holiday gift. Everyone could do with having a VPN to help protect their online activity from prying eyes (and, perhaps, access more things to watch from their favorite streaming services). It's something useful that a gift recipient may have never realized they needed. Of course, you may be looking for a great deal on a VPN yourself, and the Black Friday discount for Proton VPN is nothing to sniff at. You can get two years of access to the VPN Plus tier of ..

Disney fans and binge-watchers, rejoice. The Disney+ and Hulu bundle (with ads) is getting a holiday discount again this year, bringing both platforms together for one low price of $5 per month for one year. The bundle includes the Disney+ basic plan with ads and Hulus basic plan with ads. If youre a new subscriber or an eligible returning customer, you can get this discount that brings the cost of both services down to $60 in total for one year. Disney+ and Hulu make one of the most balanced ..

Only roughly 15 percent of Hollow Knight: Silksong players have earned the 100 percent completion achievement, according to SteamDB . For the remaining percentage, there may still be plenty of time to finish the game before Team Cherry announces new content for the hit side-scrolling game. As first revealed by Bloomberg 's Jason Schreier, the development team confirmed that it's working on a content update that could be similar in scale to the Hollow Knight: Godmaster DLC. According to the ..

Ayaneo may be working on more affordable gaming handhelds lately, but it hasn't forgotten how to do the extravagant designs that the handheld maker is known for. One-upping the bulky Legion Go 2 , Ayaneo announced its latest Windows handheld called the Next II . Ayaneo is continuing the theme for its Next lineup of devices, making these handhelds as big and powerful as possible. The Next II packs a 9.06-inch OLED display with a 2,400 x 1,504 resolution and a variable refresh rate that can be ..

The iPad A16 is now on sale for $274 for Black Friday , giving you a chance to pick up Apples newest entry-level tablet at a discount. Its the most affordable iPad in the current lineup, offering quick performance, strong battery life and all the essentials for everyday use. Apples latest 11-inch iPad uses the A16 chip, the same processor found in the iPhone 15, delivering fast and reliable performance for most tasks. Whether youre watching videos, editing documents or using creative apps, it ..

As streaming platforms continue to raise their prices, Paramount + is offering a more budget-friendly way to catch up on shows and live sports with a Black Friday streaming deal . Thanks to this new deal, youll be able to get two months of access for $3 per month, or a total of only $6. The deal applies to both the Essential and Premium plans, letting new users try out the service without committing to a full subscription. Paramount+ continues to expand its catalog with a mix of current CBS ..

As is the case with most tech products, Black Friday is 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 Black Friday 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 internal drives , ..

Black Friday deals mean good news for anyone who wants to stock up on tech accessories, a whole slew of Anker gear is on sale. If youre already familiar with the brand, you know it makes some of the most reliable charging gear out there. If youre new to Anker, youre in for a treat. We think its some of best gear weve tested, which is why youll find it in our guides to MagSafe power banks , wireless charging stations . So if you want to (wisely) use Black Friday to get good deals on hardworking ..

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 Black Friday and 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 ..

If youve been waiting to try Apple TV+ , nows the time to jump in. You can get six months of access for only $36 with this Black Friday streaming deal , giving you a chance to stream award-winning originals like Severance , Ted Lasso and The Morning Show . The offer is live for a limited time through December 1, so if you havent signed up before, its a great time to see what the service has to offer. The biggest caveat to the deal is that you must subscribe directly through Apple and not ..

An Airbus directive that ordered the immediate software update for 6,000 A320 planes has lead to flight disruptions around the world. As Reuters notes, thats more than half of the 11,300 A320 jets in operation. The narrow-body A320 is widely used globally, but its largest operator is American Airlines, which has 480 of the model in its fleet. American Airlines said 340 planes out of the 480 it has need to be updated, with each plane taking two hours, during one of the busiest weekends for ..

If youve been waiting for the right moment to try MasterClass , nows a great time to sign up. The online learning platform is offering 50 percent off all annual plans for a limited time with its Black Friday sale. With hundreds of classes across topics like cooking, writing and music, its one of the best deals weve seen from MasterClass this year. MasterClass has built a reputation as one of the best streaming platforms for learning new skills and creative hobbies. The service features courses ..

Those looking for a better way to keep track of their finances should consider a budgeting app . There are dozens of them on the market now, and one of our favorites is running a discount for new subscribers. Monarch Money is offering 50 percent off annual plans right now when you use the code MONARCHVIP at checkout. With the typical yearly price being $100, this will save you $50. As mentioned before, the discount is only for new users and it can't be combined with other offers. The code only ..

Black Friday is here in all of its discount glory. At this point, though, you might be feeling some deal fatigue. The entire month of November has been awash with holiday deals as Black Friday becomes more of a month-long event than a single-day affair. Whether youre just starting your holiday shopping now or youre back to see if there are any good new deals, Engadget has you covered. Weve been tracking the best Black Friday deals on tech since the month began, and we continue to do so today. ..

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, Black Friday is the time when they are ..

Theres no denying Apples massive reputation in the tech world. And it appears its not just hype our reviews put an Apple product at the top of our buying guides to tablets , smartwatches , smartphones and laptops . But Apple devices arent cheap. Thats why its a good idea to wait for Apple Black Friday deals. You wont find pure discounts at Apples site, but retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy are happy to discount iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, and AirPods and weve rounded up the ..

The Amazon Smart Plug is on sale for just $13 as part of a Black Friday promotion. This is a discount of $12 and represents a record low price. If you've been waiting to stock up on some smart plugs, now might be the time. To that end, this product made our list of the best smart plugs . It's the perfect accessory for those who rely on Alexa to control aspects of the smart home. These plugs are really easy to set up via the Alexa app. You don't have to pop in a Wi-Fi password or anything. It's ..

Amazon Black Friday deals have brought a slew of discounts to the company's own devices. Aside from Prime Day, Black Friday is the best time to pick up things like Fire TV Sticks, Echo speakers and Kindles. In the latter category, one of the best deals is on the Kindle Colorsoft e-reader: it's been discounted to $170, down from its usual $250 price. The model came out earlier this year and we gave it a glowing review , calling it "the missing link in Amazon's ereader lineup." It's the first ..

Apples new AirPods Pro 3 are already shaping up to be one of the most sought- after tech gifts this season, and now you can grab them at a lower price. Theyre on sale for $220, down from the regular $249. Previously, the lowest weve seen the AirPods Pro 3 discounted to is $239. If youve been holding off on upgrading your earbuds, this is the deal worth grabbing. Apple didnt reinvent its flagship earbuds with the AirPods Pro 3, but it made smart refinements that elevate nearly every part of the ..

Black Friday is as good a time as any to upgrade your home audio setup . You can get the Sonos Era 300 , the company's only standalone speaker with spatial audio, for $379. That's $100 off what Engadget's Nathan Ingraham called "a great speaker, whether or not it is playing songs in Dolby Atmos." That Dolby reference points to the Era 300's core novelty. It produces spatial audio without requiring additional speakers. (You can use Apple Music or Amazon Music to stream compatible tracks.) Expect ..

Black Friday Apple deals are here, and one of the best we're tracking is on the AirPods 4 . They're down to $69 right now, which is a new record low. While these buds don't provide active noise cancellation, they're still a great option for those who want all of the conveniences of a pair of Apple earbuds in an affordable package. The Apple AirPods 4 are the best budget AirPods you can get in 2025, with Apple's H2 audio chip to support some of the more advanced audio features from more ..

Nintendo gear is always sought after during the holiday shopping season, but this year likely more so than others. The Nintendo Switch 2 is the console launch of 2025 and it will undoubtedly be at the top of many wish lists for both kids and adults alike. If you were hoping to save a bit on the console during the Black Friday shopping season, you may be disappointed. The Nintendo Black Friday sale was announced earlier this month, and unsurprisingly, there aren't a lot of true "deals" to be ..

Whether you're looking for a gift for yourself or the kids in your life, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the year's best time to score a Lego set or two. Lego is always expensive, but during the holidays, you can get at least 20% off on the same high-quality toys including kits from popular lines like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Disney, Architecture . We'll spend the month combing through Amazon, Walmart and the Lego website for great deals, and post all the best here. It's a good idea to use a ..

You've found Engadget's expert-crafted list of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on bluetooth speakers, soundbars and smart speakers. We've been sifting through the digital weeds all month looking for the steepest speaker discounts. Several of the best deals have been live for a while, but new ones are popping up all the time, so we'll be on the beat (get it) until the last deal fades to quiet. So far, we've found offers on JBL soundbars, Sonos smart speakers, Ultimate Ears portable ..

This page is your go-to resource for Black Friday subscription deals. From today through Cyber Monday and beyond, we'll be scouring the internet to find the steepest discounts and cheapest offers for all the best subscription services. The top streaming platforms are all giving out subscriptions like they were leftover turkey, but we've also found great deals on VPNs you can use to coax even more out of your streaming subscriptions. There are great learning apps, too, like Rosetta Stone and ..

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 ..

Walmart is offering its Walmart+ subscription at half off for new sign-ups, and it includes a choice of either Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential. The deal for new subscribers is just $49 for the first year, marked down from $98. The real value is in selecting Peacock Premium, which would normally run you $110 per year on its own. With the current discount on a Walmart+ subscription you are essentially getting half off on your streaming subscription for that year. Just about every major ..

Sure, Black Friday is a fine time to save on big ticket items, like laptops and TVs, but its also a wise opportunity to snag smaller devices and accessories at a discount. Scroll through any retailers sale pages and youll be overwhelmed with choices not all of them good. Here, weve gathered together our favorite and recommended electronics that fall under the $50 mark. Cables, chargers, speakers, smart plugs, portable batteries and streaming sticks are represented. All are pulled from our ..

Putting together a photo album is a sweet way to share memories with loved ones, and a digital frame lets you package those feelings in a device that can be constantly updated with new pictures. Aura makes some of the best frames we've tested, and for Black Friday you can get our favorite digital picture frame the company makes for $139. That's $40 off the normal $179 price of the Aura 10.1" Carver Mat Frame, and one of the lowest prices we've seen the frame hit this year. The Aura Carver Mat ..

Black Friday 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 Black Friday 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 ..

Most people think of vacuums or viral hair styling devices when they think of Dyson, but I think of heaters and fans. That's because one of my favorite pieces of tech in my home is this Dyson AM09 heater and fan , and now it's on sale for $300 for Black Friday. That's one of the best prices I've seen, and we last saw it so low during October Prime Day earlier this year. My love for the AM09 is well documented . I picked it up over five years ago for $280 on super-sale at QVC. I'll get into what ..

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 Black Friday , 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 ..

Generally speaking, there are two ideal periods to buy a TV: the late spring stretch when new models are announced and last years sets are heavily discounted to clear out inventory, and the holiday shopping season, right around Black Friday . Today is the latter, so if youve been thinking about making that big living room upgrade, its safe to take the plunge. To help you out, weve sorted through the many sales floating around the web and picked out the best Black Friday TV deals we could find ..

Sling TV offers multiple ways to stream cable channels without having to commit to a month of service, and for Black Friday it's offering its new $5 Day Passes for a healthy discount. You can get a Sling Orange Day Pass for just $1 through November 30, and get access to 34 channels, including ESPN, ESPN 2 and ESPN 3. Besides ESPN, the Sling Orange Day Pass includes access to TNT and TBS, which makes it a solid option if you're trying to watch the NBA, NFL or college sports. The pass also ..

Apple updated its flagship earbuds this year with the new AirPods Pro 3, but the AirPods Pro 2 were our top picks for the best wireless earbuds for Apple users for many years before that. They're a bit hard to find at this point, but Walmart Black Friday deals have come for them (in addition to a bunch of other Apple products). Walmart has the AirPods Pro 2 for $139, which is the lowest price we've ever seen them than $100 off their standard $249 price tag. During Black Friday last year, they ..