Here at WIRED, we test gadgets & gizmos across numerous product categories every single day, & we also have tricks up our sleeves to help us see if a sale price is a legitimate deal or not. Follow this thread for the absolute best Black Friday 2021 deals: wired.trib.al/JBBrhSn
★ Pixel Buds A-Series for $80 ($20 off)
This is our favorite pair of wireless earbuds for most people (9/10, WIRED Recommends): wired.trib.al/JBBrhSn
📷: Google
Apple AirPods Max for $429 ($119 off)
This is one of the lowest prices we've seen on the best-sounding headphones (8/10, WIRED Recommends): wired.trib.al/JBBrhSn
📷: Apple
★ Vitamix 5200 Blender for $400 ($50 off)
The motor on this blender is powerful, and the machine will likely last you a very long time. This is the best price we've seen this year: wired.trib.al/JBBrhSn
📷: Vitamix
★ KitchenAid Stand Mixer for $220 ($210 off)
KitchenAid stand mixers have a reputation for lasting a long time. Stock seems to fluctuate at Target for this model: wired.trib.al/JBBrhSn
📷: KitchenAid
Garmin Instinct Solar GPS Watch for $250 ($150 off)
This is WIRED editor Adrienne So's favorite sports watch (8/10, WIRED Recommends): wired.trib.al/JBBrhSn
📷: Garmin
TCL 5-Series 55-Inch TV for $499 ($100 off)
The TCL 5-Series offers incredible value at this price. You'll get an awesome Roku interface and a quantum-dot-enhanced panel, which means brighter, bolder colors: wired.trib.al/IaIm3J0
📷: TCL
Vizio M7 75-Inch TV for $998 ($201 off)
If you're after a larger TV for a bigger living space, this Vizio is a great deal. It comes with quantum dot color, Vizio's Pro Gaming Engine for solid console performance, and more: wired.trib.al/IaIm3J0
📷: Vizio
LG C1 OLED 55-Inch TV for $1,297 ($200 off)
LG's C1 (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the best TV we have tested this year. It has gorgeous black levels, hyper-fast gaming response times, and one of the best smart TV interfaces around: wired.trib.al/IaIm3J0
📷: LG
Roku Streambar for $80 ($50 off)
Roku's Streambar is a great combination of a mini soundbar and streaming device with Roku OS onboard, making it a perfect addition to smaller, older TVs: wired.trib.al/IaIm3J0
📷: Roku
★ Get Your First Bag Free—or $14 Off Two Bags—at Atlas Coffee Club
Atlas Coffee Club is one of our favorite coffee subscription services, and right now you can get your first bag free if you're a new customer: wired.trib.al/Ya8dYOX
📷: Atlas Coffee
★ VacOne Coffee Air Brewer for $67 ($22 off)
The VacOne (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is a rather unique brewer: wired.trib.al/Ya8dYOX
📷: VacOne
Hario Skerton Plus Hand Grinder for $35 ($10 off)
The Hario Skerton Plus hand grinder is one of our top coffee grinder picks, and the best pick for camping enthusiasts or frequent flyers: wired.trib.al/Ya8dYOX
📷: Seattle Coffee Gear
DeLonghi La Specialista Prestigio Espresso Machine for $700 ($150 off)
A solid, high-end espresso machine, the Specialista looks gorgeous on any countertop: wired.trib.al/Ya8dYOX
📷: DeLonghi
Samsung Odyssey G7 27-Inch Gaming Monitor for $500 ($150 off)
This curved gaming monitor supports both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD's FreeSync, so you'll get smooth gameplay with whatever graphics card powers your PC: wired.trib.al/foCWBnr
📷: Samsung
SteelSeries Arctis 3 Corded Headset for $40 ($20 off)
We like the Bluetooth Arctis 3 as a wireless headset, particularly when paired with the Nintendo Switch: wired.trib.al/foCWBnr
📷: SteelSeries
Razer Viper Ambidextrous Gaming Mouse for $50 ($13 off)
This Razer Viper mouse isn't just great as a corded option, it's also ambidextrous, so anyone can use it: wired.trib.al/foCWBnr
📷: Razer
The SteelSeries Arctis 1 is one of our favorite inexpensive wireless headsets. It comes with a collection of dongles that let it pair wirelessly with PlayStation consoles, the Nintendo Switch, and most phones: wired.trib.al/foCWBnr
📷: SteelSeries
Lenovo Smart Clock for $35 ($45 off)
The Lenovo Smart Clock makes for a fabulous nightstand companion. The display dims in low light conditions, it has Google Assistant built in, and the speakers are decent for their size: wired.trib.al/AV4vvzF
📷: Lenovo
Colgate Hum Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush for $49 ($21 off)
The Colgate Hum (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the Best Electric Toothbrush for most people. It's small, it's cute, and it has an app that'll help track dental hygiene habits. wired.trib.al/AV4vvzF
📷: Colgate
Peak Design Travel Tripod for $315 ($35 off)
This tripod may be travel-friendly, but it still has the features most people need. Peak Design gear doesn't go on sale very frequently. wired.trib.al/hmYuUaf
📷: Peak Design
★ Propella 7-Speed (V4) Ebike for $1,299 ($100 off)
The components are quality, the bike weighs a svelte 37 pounds—that's light for an ebike—and its looks don't scream “ebike.” wired.trib.al/hmYuUaf
📷: Propella
Echo Show 8 (2nd Generation) for $90 ($40 off)
While we prefer Google's smart displays, the second-generation Echo Show 8 is the best alternative for Alexa fans. trib.al/0tZ7PAF 📷: Amazon
Basic Kindle With Built-In Light for $50 ($40 off)
Amazon's basic Kindle (8/10, WIRED Recommends) is our favorite to suggest to most people. trib.al/0tZ7PAF
📷: Amazon
Flexispot EN1 Standing Desk for $240 ($60 off)
This is arguably the best standing desk you can get for the money. There are height presets, a relatively smooth motor to raise the desk up and down, and it doesn't feel cheap in any way. wired.trib.al/D3UVzFV
📷: Amazon
SteelSeries Prime Wireless Gaming Mouse for $91 ($27 off)
This is our favorite wireless mouse. It has a design that works for a variety of hand sizes, it's speedy and responsive, and the buttons are clicky. wired.trib.al/D3UVzFV
📷: SteelSeries
OnePlus 9 Pro for $799 ($270 off)
The OnePlus 9 Pro was way too expensive when we first reviewed it (8/10, WIRED Recommends), but this price is much more reasonable. wired.trib.al/tvXhbXj
📷: OnePlus
Dyson Cyclone V10 for $400 ($100 off)
It’s not the latest model, but it is still one of the best! It’s light, powerful and ranks as a top #WIREDRecommends vacuum cleaner. wired.trib.al/ueIg9u7
📷: Amazon
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 3-Month Membership for $25 ($20 off) Warning: this deal is going in and out of stock. We'll keep you posted as to when they’re back just in case. wired.trib.al/3dRUDUa 📷: Microsoft
Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones for $150 ($50 off)
The Beats Fit may be our current top pick for the best wireless workout buds for Apple users, but the Powerbeats Pro aren't far behind. wired.trib.al/T43ssaL
📷: Beats
🔥 Get a Hulu 12-Month Subscription (Ad-Supported) for $12 ($70 off)
The current deal of an entire year of ad-supported Hulu is available to both new and returning subscribers. #BlackFridaywired.trib.al/2p5ePtM
Samsung QN90A 55-Inch TV for $1,298 ($502 off) This #WIREDRecommends TV has insane contrast, thanks to Mini LED backlighting, and the quantum dot display means super-bright colors. #BlackFridaywired.trib.al/xNNzFYP 📷: Samsung
Surfshark for $60 ($96 off) Plus 3 Free Months
Surfshark has some of the fastest VPN speeds senior product reviewer Scott Gilbertson has ever tested: wired.trib.al/uQSsr5b#BlackFriday#deals
📷: Surfshark
Buy One Box, Get One Free at Daily Harvest
Buy a nine, 14-, or 24-item box of this all-vegan meal delivery service, and get the second box free. Head to the article for the checkout code: wired.trib.al/uQSsr5b
📷: Daily Harvest
Meowbox Cat Subscription Box for $18 ($5 off)
The mix of quality toys and altruism made it our favorite subscription box for cats.Head to the article for the checkout code: wired.trib.al/uQSsr5b
📷: Meowbox
Nomad Base Station Mini Wireless Charger for $49 ($21 off)
The Base Station is the Best Wireless Charging Pad: wired.trib.al/if0GakA#BlackFriday
📷: Nomad
Logitech G305 Wireless Mouse for $30 ($11 off)
A few of us on the Gear team use this mouse as our daily driver. It's lightweight and comfortable, with Logitech's signature super-long battery life: wired.trib.al/if0GakA#BlackFriday
📷: Logitech
Nanoleaf Essentials Bulb 3-Pack for $40 ($10 off)
They made our list of the Best Smart Bulbs, thanks to their cool hexagonal design and wide array of color options: wired.trib.al/if0GakA#BlackFriday
📷: Nanoleaf
★ Top Pick—Helix Midnight Luxe Hybrid Mattress for $1,749 ($200 off)
It has a medium-firm feel that is comfy for several sleeping positions, and the hybrid design offers better support for your back: wired.trib.al/N0bUKPe#BlackFriday
📷: Helix
★ Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker for $60 ($40 off)
The Nest Mini, discounted to $25, is all you need if you're entering the smart-home world for the first time: wired.trib.al/N0bUKPe#BlackFriday
📷: Google
Furbo Dog Camera for $118 ($51 off)
A bark alert sends notifications to your phone and you can fling treats to your pets from afar. It even takes pictures when your dog gazes into it: wired.trib.al/JFAWXdy#BlackFriday#BlackFriday2021
📷: Furbo
Fi Smart Dog Collar for $49 ($100 off)
We tried the older Fi collar and loved it. It uses your home's Wi-Fi, cellular, and GPS networks to locate your dog if they got lost, and track their fitness: wired.trib.al/JFAWXdy#BlackFriday#BlackFriday2021
📷: Fi
Yousician Premium + Personal Yearly Membership for $70 ($70 off) Learning to play an instrument is a worthwhile pursuit for any child. This app uses the built-in microphone on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop to provide feedback as they play. wired.trib.al/ROk7BAw
📷: Yousican
Apple Macbook Air (2020, M1) for $900 ($100 off) With this #BlackFriday deal, you’ll get powerful performance, all-day battery life, and total silence thanks to the fanless design. wired.trib.al/lxMayhH
📷: Apple
★ Allform 3-Seat Sofa for $1,595 ($399 off) This couch is sturdy and stain-resistant but manages to be comfortable despite its durability. It's available in a variety of colors, finishes, and configurations. #BlackFridaywired.trib.al/4UXriQn
📷: Allform
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EXCLUSIVE: An analysis of 3.6 billion coordinates reveals the detailed movements of US military and intelligence workers, moving from nuclear bases to brothels, a WIRED analysis with @BR_Presse and @netzpolitik_org reveals. wired.trib.al/B3fHoSG
The findings provide vivid examples of the significant risks the unregulated sale of phone location data by US data firms and how they can pose a risk to the integrity of its military and the safety of its service members and their families overseas. wired.com/story/phone-da…
Experts caution that this poses a risk as it could give access to foreign governments that could use this data to identify individuals with access to sensitive areas, give criminals the ability to see where US nuclear weapons are least guarded and more. wired.com/story/phone-da…
EXCLUSIVE: Canvassers for California representative Michelle Steel are suing the congresswoman's campaign, America PAC, and others, alleging that they were promised hourly wages, then told pay would depend on how many doors they knocked.
The named plaintiffs were canvassers for Steel in October of this year, according to the suit, which alleges that they weren’t paid agreed-upon wages. America PAC is named because it provided campaigning services for Steel. wired.com/story/elon-mus…
These allegations are different from those WIRED reported earlier this week, when canvassers in Michigan said they were tricked and threatened as part of Elon Musk and America PAC’s get-out-the-vote effort for Donald Trump
NEW: Constitutional sheriffs are duly elected lawmen who believe they answer only to god. They've spent the last 6 months preparing to stop a "stolen" election.
It's a warning: 10 days out from the election, they'll do anything to make sure Trump wins. wired.com/story/constitu…
“Sheriffs are really beholden to nobody,” says Pelfrey. “Once elected, a sheriff has tremendous power, and there have been sheriffs who have been convicted and still hold office."
In nearly one in three US counties, sheriff departments are the largest law enforcement agency, meaning sheriff’s offices are the primary law enforcement agency for 56 million people. wired.com/story/constitu…
EXCLUSIVE: JD Vance's financial policy adviser Aaron Kofsky posted on Reddit for years about the use of cocaine, 'gas station heroin,' and other drugs.
Posts also show he instructed users on how to transport drugs through TSA.
Aaron Kofsky has for years posted extensively on Reddit about using a variety of drugs, including cocaine and opiates, under the username PsychoticMammal.
According to his LinkedIn, Kofsky has been advising JD Vance since this past May.
These drug-related posts have continued while Kofsky has been employed by the Senate. In May 2022, for example, PsychoticMammal responded to a post in the r/Cocaine subreddit, giving advice on how to smuggle drugs past airport security.
NEWS: A software update from cybersecurity company Crowdstrike appears to have inadvertently disrupted Microsoft IT systems globally. wired.trib.al/cvUpRaS
Banks, airports, TV stations, hotels, and countless other businesses are all facing widespread IT outages, leaving flights grounded and causing widespread disruption, after Windows machines have displayed errors worldwide. wired.com/story/microsof…
In the early hours of Friday, companies in Australia running Microsoft’s Windows operating system started reporting devices showing Blue Screens of Death (BSODs). wired.com/story/microsof…
NEW: J.D. Vance, a Republican US senator and Trump’s running mate left his Venmo account public, exposing his list of “friends,” from fellow Yale Law grads to tech executives—precisely the elites he rallies against. wired.com/story/jd-vance…
WIRED found that more than 200 people appear on Vance’s Venmo “friends” list. This includes Amalia Halikias, a director at the Heritage Foundation—the force behind Project 2025.
Vance’s Venmo friend’s list also includes media personalities like Bari Weiss and Tucker Carlson, as well as tech executives from Anthropic and AOL. wired.com/story/jd-vance…