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Save up to $80 on select Ring cameras today at Amazon and Best Buy
The Ring Video Doorbell Pro and a Stick Up Cam 2-pack are both on sale
Ring rolled out customizable motion zones for its cameras last week, and now Amazon and Best Buy have rolled out savings on select Ring cameras. The Ring Video Doorbell Pro is on sale for $169.99 ($80 off) and a Stick Up Cam 2-pack is just $159.98 ($40 off), making this a great time to sharpen up your home security.The Ring Video Doorbell Pro needs to be connected to an existing wired chime, but once you do that, it offers 1080p video recording, customizable alert zones, and stellar Alexa integration. There is a separate subscription plan for storing video in the cloud, but luckily its optional.
Save $250 on a brand-new Samsung Galaxy Note20 or Note20 Ultra
These savings are worth taking note of
Samsung makes some of the best and biggest Android phones you can buy, and today, two of its newest options are on sale. The Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra are some of the most powerful devices you can get, and both of them are a full $250 off at Amazon and Best Buy right now, making them drop to just $750 and $1050.Both devices come with Samsung's fancy S Pen stylists and are powered by the Snapdragon 865+ and plenty of RAM, but the Ultra steps the specs up when it comes to RAM, display size, and battery longevity. We reviewed both devices in full; check out the Note20 review here and the Note20 Ultra's longterm review here. Our main takeaway was that they're great phones held back by high starting prices.
ASUS's new Chromebox 4 features an Intel i7 processor, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, and up to 16GB of RAM
A super-powered computer that's also super simple
Chromebooks might be the main way we experience Chrome OS, but Chromeboxes aren't going anywhere. The mini PCs that run Google's operating system are simple and speedy computers for education, business, and even home use. ASUS released its Chromebox 3 back in 2018, and now it's returning with a super-powered sequel that features some major spec boosts.
Microsoft Teams should have Slack and Zoom on alert with its latest update
Chat and video call even with people who don't have Teams
It's been four years since Microsoft introduced Teams, its answer to Slack. The service announced that it would be putting more emphasis on personal usage earlier this year, and some new features focused on such use cases came to the Android app this summer. Now Microsoft is debuting a slew of new features meant to make managing personal communication easier for those who use Teams, as well as those who don't.
Simple wireless charging could come to Chromebook styluses via the magic of NFC
A collaboration between the Universal Stylus Initiative and the NFC Forum
A stylus looks cool in your hand (to say nothing of being useful) while sketching out a detailed drawing, but it's a lot less cool when it's sticking out of a charging port to juice up. The Universal Stylus Initiative want to change that with a plan to enable wireless charging for USI styluses — using the NFC technology found on many modern smartphones.
Google Meet has added nearly all of the features it outlined earlier this year, including polling, hand-raising, and blurred bokeh-style backgrounds. Now it's continuing its assault on Zoom by introducing a number of improvements to breakout rooms, along with expanded availability of the feature.
OnePlus releases kernel sources for Nord N100 and N10 5G phones
The developer community will be even more important for these phones
OnePlus expanded its budget lineup of Nord smartphones with two new devices earlier this month. While the N10 5G and the N100 aren't yet available in the US, the phones are starting to become available in the UK. OnePlus is taking this time to officially release the kernel sources for its newest devices.
Pick up a Roomba E5 smart vacuum for just $250 from Amazon ($50 off)
Get the robots on your side before the revolution
It takes a special kind of person to enjoy vacuuming the house. For the rest of us, there are robots. Right now, Amazon is selling the Roomba E5 for just $249 — a solid $50 off its most recent price. If you're tired of cleaning your own carpets, this is a deal you won't want to let slip away.The Roomba E5 offers powerful pick-up performance thanks to a premium 3-stage cleaning system that has 5x the suction power of Roomba's 600 series vacuums. If you have pets in the house, this is a great choice, since its special multi-surface rubber brushes don't get tangled with pet hair like other inferior vacuums. Its high-efficiency filter traps 99% of cat and dog allergens, too, so you can cut down on the sneezing.
Grab a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE for just $550 in this early Black Friday deal ($150 off)
Save on the essential Galaxy experience
Samsung makes a lot of phones, but the Galaxy S20 FE might be the one that best encapsulates the essential features that make Galaxy phones great. It's got powerful specs, a beautiful display, and a pro-grade triple camera system. It isn't Black Friday yet, but the phone is already on sale at several online retailers for $549.99 — savings of $150.The S20 FE doesn't have Samsung's most powerful spec sheet, but the Snapdragon 865 paired with 6GB of RAM makes for performance that shouldn't give most people problems. It lasts all day thanks to a 4,500mAh battery, and the 6.5" 1080p AMOLED screen refreshes at 120Hz for super smooth visuals. The camera system is comprised of a 12MP primary lens, a 12MP ultra wide lens, and a 8MP 3x telephoto lens. It even has 5G connectivity for that day in the future when 5G will really be worth it.
Smartwatches from Fossil, Skagen, and more start at just $169 in Amazon's Deal of the Day
These are some of the best Wear OS watches around
Smartwatches are great for staying on top of notifications, sending quick messages, and keeping track of fitness statistics. Right now, Amazon is offering big savings on a number of smartwatches from the likes of Fossil, Skagen, and Armani. There are options that will look good on anyone's wrist, and the prices start at just $169 for some of the best Wear OS options you'll find available today.The models on sale today include a number of recent releases running Wear OS. The Fossil Gen 5E, which provides all the essentials of a modern smartwatch, is on sale in both 44mm and 42mm sizes. It's based on the Gen 5 that we called "Wear OS at its best." Armani's Smartwatch 3 looks more like a fitness-focused wearable, but it still provides the usual Wear OS feature set and should perform smoothly with a full gig of RAM. Finally, the Falster 3 Gen 5 is one of the nicest looking watches on the market, in my opinion. It's sleek, minimalist design is classic Skagen, and we think it's a great choice.
YouTube's latest update makes it easier to access your movies and shows
Because you can still buy them from Google Play or YouTube
While Google allows customers to buy and rent movies and TV shows from both Google Play and YouTube, it's always been a bit harder to find content purchased on the latter platform. Thankfully, Google is making it a little easier to keep track of your movies and shows with a new menu option in its latest update.
Pokémon Go plans to keep players around by increasing level cap to 50
Plus leveling up will be easier for newbies
Pokémon Go might not be as popular as it once was, but there are still plenty of trainers out there catching 'em all. Now the game has announced tweaks that should help make the leveling up process more fun than ever, as well as allow for players to reach up to level 50 — although that won't be easy to do.
Get an unlocked OnePlus 8T with 256GB of storage for just $629 ($120 off), plus free OnePlus Buds ($80 value)
Double the online shopping endorphins
The OnePlus 8T is only a few weeks old, but a deal on the device has already popped up online. B&H Photo's deal of the day offers up an unlocked, 128GB OnePlus 8T plus a pair of OnePlus Buds — all for the price of $629. That's a great deal on a 5G-compatible device with dual-SIM capabilities and some high-quality Bluetooth buds.
Get a free Nest Mini by upgrading to 2TB of Google One storage
I feel so much better about losing unlimited Google Photos storage now
Google has been giving customers more reasons to subscribe to Google One recently, from adding a dedicated VPN to ending unlimited Google Photos storage. Now the company is throwing a new perk into the mix, offering a free Nest Mini smart speaker to Google One subscribers who upgrade to an annual 2TB storage plan.
Google adds new privacy protections for Chrome extensions
The Chrome Web Store will display each extension's user data practices
It finally seems like people are becoming more aware about the importance of privacy online. Google has been working to improve its public image when it comes to user data privacy recently, including setting new privacy standards for Chrome extensions last year. Now the company is announcing an update to its developer policy that limits what developers of extensions can do with user data, as well as provides increased transparency regarding data-use practices.
Apple cuts App Store fees in half for most developers amidst ongoing antitrust fight with Epic
Will Google follow suit?
Earlier this year, Apple got into a bit of a kerfuffle over the cut it takes from the revenue of apps like Fortnite. Epic sued the company, and Apple has faced increased scrutiny in the wake of the lawsuit. Now, Apple has announced that it is cutting some App Store fees in half in a move that will see most developers get a significant raise in revenue.
$1 OnePlus Buds sell out within seconds
You'll have another shot later today, assuming you can load the page
Yesterday, OnePlus got us all hot and bothered with the promise of $1 OnePlus buds in a flash sale today. Well, that sale started at 11 a.m. Eastern time this morning — and ended by 11:01. As expected, stock went fast. If you were able to get a pair, congratulations! They're very good earbuds for one dollar. If you missed out, you'll have another chance later today.
When Apple debuted the Airpods Pro in 2019, it took what customers loved from Airpods and added active noise cancellation, better sound quality, and a sealed in-ear design. The combination of simplicity, reliability, and convenience makes them some of the world's most popular wireless earbuds. Many clones have been created, but some copy the formula better than others. Swedish company Urbanista's new London earbuds cost $149 and offer touch controls, wireless charging, and ANC — pretty much everything that Apple's Airpods Pro do but for significantly less cash. And while they succeed in a number of ways, there are also some potential deal breakers involved.
Disney+ brings its streaming magic to Brazil, Mexico, and other Latin American countries
Just in time to watch the new LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special
Disney+ is only about a year old, but it's already one of the most popular streaming services thanks to its combination of classic animated musicals, wacky DCOMs, and of course, all the Star Wars content you could ever want (including the new LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special). Now the streaming platform is expanding its reach to a new customer base: Latin America.
Google has been working on improving its Meet videoconferencing service in an effort to capitalize on all the virtual meetings going on these days. The platform unveiled a list of features in the works earlier this year, and many of those began showing up in the last few months. The latest addition is one that's sure to come in especially handy during large meetings, as support for hand raising arrives.