It’s time to put that Thanksgiving carb-loading to good use. Get your credit cards ready people, it’s officially #BlackFriday. We will be updating this thread with the very best deals known to shoppers, so keep checking in. wired.trib.al/DejUgjR
🧵While you're letting the turkey and stuffing settle, why not peruse this short list of some of the best early #BlackFriday deals we've found (1/6): wired.trib.al/98tCbtY
Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Edition Bundle for $300 ($60 off)
On the morning of July 5th, on the Bangkok street where Alexandre Cazes lived, half a dozen undercover agents waited for their cues to begin an elaborate sting. The goal: To take down AlphaBay’s boss once and for all. 🎨: @hogingkimwired.trib.al/QvOioV8 1/14
In a war-room across the city, agents and prosecutors monitored video-feeds of the scene. At the center of the long table was a conference phone connected to both the Thai team on the ground and another team of agents in Lithuania, tasked with imaging the AlphaBay server. 2/14
But before the team in Lithuania could finish their work, they accidentally crashed the AlphaBay server. It was now only a matter of time before Cazes realized something was amiss. The moment he closed his laptop, triggering its encryption, the operation would be over. 3/14
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The Microsoft Surface Pro 8 for $890 ($110 off) is a great price for a fully kitted-out tablet. The Core i7 chipset and 32 gigs of RAM mean performance will be smooth as you juggle multiple apps at a time with no issues. 📸: Microsoft 2/6 wired.trib.al/gA2rVp3
Google's Pixel 7 Android Smartphone for $499 ($100 off) has barely been out for a month and it's already on sale. You get speedy performance, a 90-Hz screen, wireless charging, daylong battery life, and one of the best cameras. 📸: Google 3/6 wired.trib.al/Oa9U6T7
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Adventurers of all kinds now have a more rugged Apple Watch to take on their expeditions. The Ultra comes with wilderness-ready features like more precise location tracking and 36 hours of battery life to get you through overnight camping trips. wired.trib.al/pqaMcWf 2/11
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After months of hunting the boss of AlphaBay and following him around Bangkok, an international team of law enforcement agents hatch a plan to finally catch the target. The challenge: catching him with an unlocked phone and open laptop. 🎨: @hogingkimtrib.al/WhLNkGp 1/14
In June of 2017, a team of Thai cops arrived in Sacramento to finalize Operation Bayonet with their US counterparts. Together, the agents began to grapple with the practical details of raiding a careful dark-web kingpin, one who never worked outside of his home. 2/14
Capturing Alexandre Cazes with an open phone and laptop was paramount. Luckily, DEA Agent Jen Sanchez realized they could see exactly when Cazes was online thanks to his daily activity on the pickup artist forum he obsessively frequented. 3/14
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Moment Rugged Camera Sling for $100 ($50 off)
has been one of our favorite camera bags for quite a while now. It's durable, versatile, and keeps your gear nice and safe inside its padded shell. What more could you ask for? 📸: Moment 2/6 wired.trib.al/uFcJT7P
Temptasia's Strap-On Briefs for $17 ($13 off) are my go-to pick when anyone asks about trying out a harness for the first time. These slip on just like briefs, and the internal O-ring fits just about any average-sized dildo. 📸: Peepshow Toys 3/6 wired.trib.al/PiErY1B