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    My top 5 best Cyber Monday deals are all hovering at record low prices

    Tharon Green/ZDNETI admire the patience of people who know the tech they want but wait for the best deals and discounts to show up on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. That patience has been rewarded this year because there are some very aggressive deals on great products. It’s brutal to try to narrow down the best deals this year, but the ones below are my top five. 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 outstanding. And I’ve been thrilled to see all five of them hit all-time low prices for Cyber Monday.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’d recommend Meta Ray-Bans as the best tech deal of Cyber Monday 2024The Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses More

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    I found the last iPhone 16 model on sale for one cent on Amazon this Black Friday

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe “free phone” deal is nothing new in the consumer space, and if you’ve clicked into this article with a bit of skepticism, that’s normal. Such offers are almost always too good to be true, whether promoted by AT&T, T-Mobile, or Best Buy. For the right customer, however, they’re the perfect opportunity to own a new phone for less than retail.The latest variation of the “free phone” comes via Boost Mobile More

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    The best Black Friday soundbar and speaker deals: Save while you can on Bose, Sonos, Beats, and more

    Black Friday is today, which means now is the time to check out some of the craziest deals available. We’ve found soundbars and speakers, subwoofers, and entire speaker bundles for hundreds of dollars off their regular price. Snag these deals before they’re gone. Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updatesIf home theater isn’t your main concern, I’ve also included plenty of Bluetooth speaker deals for portable listening. Some speakers are ideal for outdoor listening, while others perform better in your home. Either way, there’s something for everyone here — and we’ve tested many of these products ourselves. Be sure to check back as we get closer to Black Friday, as I’ll be updating this list with the latest deals.Our favorite soundbar and speaker deals for Black Friday 2024Sonos Era 100 More

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    The best Black Friday 2024 Kindle deals: Shop sales while you still can

    Black Friday is now live, but it’s winding down soon, and whether you’re looking to score deals on around-the-house must-haves or gifts for friends and family, this is one of the best times of year to get discounts on everything you may be looking for. Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updatesIf one of those gifts you have in mind (for yourself or a loved one) is a Kindle, Black Friday is the time to buy one: Amazon runs deep discounts on its e-readers and Kindle accessories during these deals events, including on some of the brand-new Kindle models that just came out. That includes the ever-popular Kindle Paperwhite More