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Tharon Green/ZDNETI have to admire the patience of people who know the tech products they want but wait for the best deals and discounts to show up on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. That patience has been rewarded big time this year because there are some outstanding deals on some of the best tech products that ZDNET has tested. It’s been brutal to try to narrow down the best deals this year, but the ones below are my top five — with one bonus pick. I have either purchased or tested all five of these products this year, so I can personally vouch for the fact that all of them are worth the money. And I’ve been thrilled to see all of them at or near record low prices for Cyber Monday so that more people can benefit from them. Also: The best Cyber Monday deals: Live updates1. Meta Ray-Ban smart glassesSmart glasses have never looked this good — or as much like regular glasses. Meta teamed up with Ray-Ban to put its audio-based augmented reality glasses into these iconic frames. And the audio quality is actually the best feature. These glasses are terrific for taking phone calls and video calls and for playing podcasts and audiobooks. And while the convenient audio is their top feature, these glasses can also take photos and video that are as good as a 3-4 year old smartphone camera. They also offer a hands-free AI assistant that can answer questions, translate languages, and is regularly getting software updates to add new features. Also: I recommend this rare Meta Ray-Bans deal for 20% off for Cyber MondayThe Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses More

bigtunaonline/Getty Images  Generative AI is everywhere. It’s hard to believe it’s been only about two years since this new paradigm of productivity went mainstream, but here we are. As part of my job, I test AI tools. I’ll dig into just about any AI-related technology and see what I can make it do. Many of […] More

Get a Babbel lifetime language subscription at a big discount right now.  StackSocial Learning a new language can be daunting. But right now, you can buy a lifetime subscription to Babbel Language Learning from Stack Social that lets you choose from 14 languages and access more than 10,000 hours of online language education for $130 — […] More

Stack Social If you live near a BJ’s Wholesale Club and have been thinking about buying a membership, now is a great time: New members can buy an annual membership for just $20 (reg. $55) through this Stack Social deal — saving you 63%.  Also: The best Cyber Monday deals: Live updates BJ’s is similar to […] More

Cyber Monday is here, and many Black Friday deals are still live. While Apple itself rarely offers discounts, you can find some great Apple device deals at over 20% off from major retailers like Amazon More

BrianAJackson/Getty Images Want a good tech job? Then, it’s almost essential you know your way around Linux and open-source software. Sure, there are still jobs for Windows techs or at the Apple Genius bar, but Linux and open-source are the best way forward for a long-term profitable career.  One of the best ways to learn […] More

As the holiday season approaches and Cyber Monday with it, many of us hope to get a head start on our shopping lists. If you plan to buy presents for loved ones or treat yourself to a new gadget or two, now’s the time to start looking for decent deals online. Also: The best Cyber Monday deals live nowSamsung is a brand that always appears during sales, including Black Friday. You often see cut-price Samsung TVs, laptops, smartphones, appliances, and more during the annual event. We’ve spotted some excellent deals on Samsung devices you won’t want to miss out on. Our favorite Samsung deals for Cyber Monday 2024Samsung 65-inch Q80D Series QLED 4K TV More

Cesar Cadenas/ZDNETWhat’s the deal?As part of Cyber Monday sales, HP’s Chromebook Plus x360 More