And DLC is up for 'GOTY'.We're fast approaching 'The Game Awards' for 2024 and the nominees across each category have now been revealed by the show's creator and host Geoff Keighley.Starting with the 'Game of the Year' contenders, the nominees include Astro Bot, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Metaphor: Refantazio and the DLC Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Youve heard of car airbags deploying within milliseconds to protect passengers. How about an airbag for your knee? Thats what former basketball hopeful Kylin Shaw is working on with his startup, Hippos Exoskeleton a knee sleeve that measures stress on the knee joint and inflates around the knee to protect it from major injuries like ACL and MCL tears. The sleeve inflates in 30 milliseconds, which the company says is faster than the 60 milliseconds it takes for ACL tears to occur. I, myself, have loved basketball since I was six years old, and for the next decade, it became my entire life, Shaw told TechCrunch.I dedicated myself to intensive training But at 17, just as I was preparing for a professional basketball career and NCAA trials, I heard a sickening pop from my knee while landing from a dunk, he said.The injury ended Shaws sporting career prospects, but it gave him the idea to combine AI-driven sensors and a knee-bag. He dropped out of the London School of Economics to develop it.Hippos said the brace uses predictive AI to detect risky movements in real-time and deploys airbags around the knee, potentially saving athletes thousands in medical expenses.Shaw and his co-founder Bhavy Metakar (CTO) initially bootstrapped Hippos by investing $1,000 of their savings to develop a prototype and generate initial pre-orders from clinics and athletes. The startup has now raised a $642,000 pre-seed round from investors Possible Ventures and Silicon Roundabout Ventures.Shaw told Techcrunch the company has already secured over six figures in pre-orders, and would use the new funding to develop the product further and push to a full launch in around three months.He said the eventual unit would cost around $129 and come with a $29/month to $99/month subscription plan covering AI-driven insights, small air canisters, and workout tracking.The startup has performed trials with U.K. football clubs as well as with star athletes, like world skiing champion Alex Schlopy of the U.S. Ski Team. In a statement, Schlopy said: Im impressed by the preventative function and it feels so light and comfortable! This brace gives me a sense of psychological safety.Beyond elite athletes, Shaw said the product could be used for injury prevention for anyone else, such as those in construction jobs or the elderly.Hippos may well be pushing at an open door. While approximately 150,000 ACL injuries are reported in the United States each year, and 8.6 million globally among adults, those stats dont include injuries among children. Also, most health solutions focus on rehabilitation rather than prevention. Moreover, existing companies addressing joint protection in sports and rehabilitation focus on traditional supportive devices or post-injury support.Brands in this space include Enovis DonJoy (orthopedic braces and supports), ExoKinetics Zeen (devices primarily for rehabilitation), and Shock Doctor (sports braces and protective gear for injury management). None of these solutions offer predictive or reactive technology in the way the Hippos air-bag does.Also participating in the round were Huggingfaces co-founder and CSO, Thomas Wolf; Wayves co-founder Amar Shah, and Dr. James Brown, the lead sports medicine doctor at UK Athletics.

One of Indias largest news agencies, Asian News International, has sued OpenAI in a case that could set a precedent for how AI companies use copyrighted news content in the worlds most populous nation.Asian News International filed a 287-page lawsuit in the Delhi High Court on Monday, alleging the AI company illegally used its content to train its AI models and generated false information attributed to the news agency. The case marks the first time an Indian media organization has taken legal action against OpenAI over copyright claims.During Tuesdays hearing, Justice Amit Bansal issued a summons to OpenAI after the company confirmed it had already ensured that ChatGPT wasnt accessing ANIs website. The bench said that it was not inclined to grant an injunction order on Tuesday, as the case required a detailed hearing for being a complex issue.The next hearing is scheduled to be held in January.We take great care in our products and design process to support news organizations, an OpenAI spokesperson told TechCrunch in a statement. We are actively engaged in constructive partnerships and conversations with many news organizations around the world, including India, to explore opportunities, listen to feedback, and work collaboratively.The lawsuit adds to mounting global pressure on AI companies over their use of copyrighted material. OpenAI currently faces over a dozen similar lawsuits in the US, two in Canada and one in Germany, according to statements made in court.OpenAIs counsel Amit Sibal defended the companys practices, arguing that copyright laws dont protect facts and that ChatGPT allows websites to opt out of data collection. The Microsoft-backed firm has no servers in India and maintains that the suit lacks jurisdiction, he added.ANIs lawyer, Sidhant Kumar of law firm UNUM Law, countered that public availability doesnt grant rights to exploit content. The agency expressed particular concern about ChatGPT attributing fabricated interviews to ANI, including a non-existent conversation with Rahul Gandhi, who leads the opposing party to the current party in power.In its lawsuit, ANI has argued that such hallucinations pose a real threat to the news agencys reputation, and that the spread of fake news can lead to public disorder.The court plans to appoint an independent expert to advise on the copyright implications of AI models using publicly available content. The judge will examine additional technical aspects of how news content spreads across multiple platforms in future hearings.

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Construction has begun on a major $65 million expansion to Indianapoliss White River State Park, smack dab in the middle of downtown, where a sea of automotive manufacturing factories used to be. The project is by DAVID RUBIN Land Collective of Philadelphia and Indiana-based Rundell Ernstberger Associates (REA). The expansion adds another 13 acres to an urban living room that, today, measures 267 acres. Its happening next to a former General Motors stamping plant atop a critical levee. Designers noted that the expansion both adds wiggle room to the park and helps safeguard Indianapolis, Indianafrom flooding.The addition will bring another 13 acres to the existing 267-acre park. (Courtesy DAVID RUBIN Land Collective)It calls for multiple event pavilions, including a new theater with a backdrop of the citys skyline. The elevated platform will straddle the sloped embankment. A new river beach will elongate the existing 5-mile White River Trail. These accessories will connect to neighboring communities, namely the Valley and Westside neighborhoods, and the citys growing Innovation District tech and research hub, architects shared.There will also be a connection to the new Henry Street Bridge, added Daniel Liggett, a partner and project lead at REA.The park will connect with the new Henry Street Bridge, shown to the left in this rendering. (Courtesy DAVID RUBIN Land Collective)David Rubin, founder of DAVID RUBIN Land Collective, said in a statement,This new landscape addition will offer the people of Indianapolis, the State of Indiana, and their visiting friends a new perspective of the White River, which is the extraordinary natural feature that informs so much of the States character. In this project, infrastructure, rejuvenated riparian ecology, and year-round experience are seamlessly integrated to inform identity. The role of the levee in this project cant be emphasized enough. The critical infrastructure, government officials noted, cannot under any circumstances be compromised. So designers worked closely with Indianapolis Department of Public Works, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, and other agencies to ensure the addition is up to snuff, and will not create complications.New pavilions offer shade and places to sit. (Courtesy DAVID RUBIN Land Collective)The project also possesses a broader historical component, designers shared. Indianapoliss park and boulevard system was ideated by George Kessler in 1913. The new addition to White River State Park helps manifest Kesslers vision, which was offering open spaces, providing recreation and fresh air for all.DAVID RUBIN Land Collective first got involved in the project in 2019, when it participated in the White River Master Plan. The office then paired up with REA and White River State Park Development Commission to develop strategies based on three factors: river infrastructure, ecological rejuvenation, and social impact.The expansion is slated for completion next year.

The Marseillebased practice has crafted a portfolio of civic work and social housing across France that aspires to appeal to allAtelier EGRwas shortlisted in the AR Emerging awards 2024. Read about the full shortlist hereIn 2021, a monolithic structure was unveiled in Biot, a fortified medieval village near Antibes in the south of France. Nestled in a steep inclined site, it is a grand concrete extension connecting the village hall to the historical chapel of Saint-Roch, as well as Biots main car park. The extension accommodates anarchive and spaces for public gathering. Frdric Einaudi, who cofounded Marseillebased architecture firm Atelier EGR with Maxime Gil and Anthony Rodrigues in 2013, says that the village hall extension is not a building, but a roof that creates a new form of monumental space.On the upper level, a piazza has been created at the back of the chapel, drawing people into a covered tripleheight loggia. Slender concrete 5.5mhigh columns hold up a flat roof that provides shade for informal public gatherings in the hot summer months. The piazza itself is paved with concrete and a constellationlike pattern ofinset glass blocks. Biot is known for its ceramics and glassblowing traditions, sothemunicipality commissioned artist LucaMengoni to work with local artisans and create what Einaudi describes as asculpture within the square.From the piazza, a ramp and a curved setof stairs provide access to the spaces below (there is a lift too), which include a multipurpose meeting space on the lower ground floor, and an archive at basement level. The multipurpose space is striking at the back of the room, a large glazed lightwell reveals the weathered rockface that sits at the foot of the chapel above. Einaudi calls this space the crypt of the chapel. In addition to the archive and a room for municipal functions, the building also provides access to the car park.Despite its monumental architectural language, the structure mostly blends into the wider urban fabric of Biot. Perhaps thisis the result of meticulous sensitivity toscale, or the conscious decision to use onesingular material concrete. Einaudi describes how the surrounding buildings were constructed with limestone and the architects wanted to use a modern material that provides a similar palette.This considered approach is also evident in Atelier EGRs social housing work across France. In the village of Jouques, outside AixenProvence, they designed 12 homes for lowincome families in 2019. The project is in a rural area with a lavender field on one side and a forest on the other. The ambition was to start developing the site as part of a wider masterplan; the structure needed to be simple and low cost. Built around an enclosed communal garden, the scheme is simple and repetitive; the architects wanted to create a sense of rhythm inspired by the narrow rustic housesin the area.Atelier EGR is gearing up to unveil two more social housing schemes in the south of France. They are also working on a home for older people, with adjoining gardens and patios like the Jouques project, it focuses on bringing the landscape inside the scheme. Atelier EGR hopes to create work that is rooted in context, simple, affordable and, importantly, for everyone.

NewsNationwide Building Society backs HPE GreenLake for hybrid cloud pushNationwide Building Society's digital transformation efforts are continuing apace, with the company enlisting the help of HPE GreenLake to meet its hybrid cloud goalsByCaroline Donnelly,Senior Editor, UKPublished: 19 Nov 2024 9:00 Nationwide Building Society is drawing on HPEs private cloud capabilities to help deliver on the next phase of its multi-year hybrid cloud strategy.The company, which has more than 17 million customers in the UK and employs 18,000 people, is in midst of a hybrid cloud-focused digital transformation project, geared towards improving the online experience for its customers.As previously reported by Computer Weekly, this work, which began in 2018, has seen the firm use public cloud technologies, such as those offered by Amazon Web Services, and embrace the use of DevOps-style software development methodologies within its teams.The project has also seen Nationwide adopt different cloud technologies based on what is best for that particular type of data or workload, which is why the company is now adding the HPE Greenlake private cloud setup to its supplier mix too.Nationwides hybrid cloud strategy is vital to our ability to compete and means we can continue to meet the needs and expectations of our customers HPE GreenLake cloud is a core component of our hybrid cloud strategy, said Paul Walsh, director of infrastructure and service delivery at Nationwide.With them, were building a cloud platform that will further improve our resilience and agility, enabling us to provide even better levels of service and deliver new capabilities to our developers faster than ever before.Specifically, Nationwide will use HPE GreenLake management services to automate and orchestrate its infrastructure management workloads and deliver infrastructure-as-code, the company said.This [will] enable [Nationwide] to focus on innovation, value-add activities and gain better control over application builds and security, said the company, in a statement. Faster release cycles will accelerate the time to market, providing consistent customer experiences across all digital platforms.The HPE GreenLake cloud setup will also provide Nationwide with an overview of its energy consumption and emissions, so that it can take proactive steps to reduce its environmental footprint, the company added.Matt Harris, senior vice-president and managing director for the UK, Ireland, Middle East and Africa at HPE, said the complexities of the deployment highlight why taking a public cloud-only approach would not work for a company like Nationwide.Nationwides modernisation journey showcases the effectiveness of HPE GreenLake cloud, with the storied institution transitioning from complex, legacy technology to a modern, future-proofed hybrid cloud operating model where a one-size-fits-all public cloud could never be the only answer, said Harris.Nationwide is not the only financial services company tapping into HPE GreenLake to deliver on its hybrid cloud strategy, as Barclays Bank also set out plans in September 2024 to ramp up its use of the technology for that purpose.Read more about financial services and cloudThe Financial Ombudsman Service is reaping the benefits of the cloud-based human resources and finance system it implemented last year.IBM Clouds push to provide sector-specific public cloud services to financial services firms enters a new phase.In The Current Issue:Interview: Rahul Todkar, head of data and AI, TripadvisorGartner Symposium: Why the chance of digital success is randomDownload Current IssueClearly smart, SAS acquires Hazy: A wider vision for synthetic data CW Developer NetworkI guess the trainings down in Africa, CNCF & Andela skill-up 20,000+ IT pros CW Developer NetworkView All Blogs

NewsUK government seeks AI innovators to support clean energy transition and pursuit of net zero by 2050The UK government has launched the second round of the Manchester Prize, which is geared towards using artificial intelligence technologies to assist with the clean energy transitionByCaroline Donnelly,Senior Editor, UKPublished: 19 Nov 2024 8:18 The government is seeking support from artificial intelligence (AI)-focused academics and entrepreneurs to help build clean energy systems and help the UK hit its net zero by 2050 goal.Interested parties are invited to apply for funding to develop technologies that could decarbonise the UK energy grid, improve the nations energy security and help the government achieve its wider aim of positioning the country as a clean energy superpower.The funding is being made available through the launch of the second round of the Manchester Prize, an initiative launched in 2023 by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to support AI-led innovation in the UK over the coming decade.The first round of the Manchester Prize is due to conclude in April 2025, and is focused on the role AI can play in the areas of energy, the environment and infrastructure.The second round of the competition will see the government offer up to 100,000 to 10 applicants, and one winner will be chosen from them who will secure a 1m prize to support the further development of their AI offering. The closing date for applications is 17 January 2025.Over the next eight weeks, applicants can come forward to demonstrate how their innovations will boost low-cost energy, reduce energy demand and make energy use more efficient across the country, said the government in a statement.These could include new avenues for boosting the power generated by wind and solar farms, using AI to increase energy efficiency in our homes and businesses, and tapping into the technology to build up a better understanding of future spikes in energy demand.Expanding on this theme, Feryal Clark, UK government minister for AI, said the second round of the Manchester Prize looks set to have a transformative impact on the UK.AI can transform our public services, make us more productive and tackle some of the biggest shared challenges in society. AI is already having a positive impact on so many aspects of our lives, but theres much more waiting to be tapped into, said Clark.The second round of the Manchester Prize will bring brilliant British innovation to bear to deliver a clean, secure energy future for the UK. Whether in energy, healthcare, or beyond, were backing AI innovations to deliver real and lasting change across the country.Paul Monks, chief scientific adviser at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, said the climate crisis is the greatest long-term challenge society is up against, and initiatives like this will play an important role in helping address it.The greatest long-term challenge we face is the climate and nature crisis. Thats why we have our world-leading targets to decarbonise the electricity grid by 2030 and to reach net zero by 2050, he said.We need an ambitious approach to using artificial intelligence across the development, engineering and operation of our energy systems, so I am pleased to see the Manchester Prize recognising that with its dedicated new round on decarbonisation.Read more about UK government technology initiativesJeremy Hunts Spring Budget makes IT investment tax expendable for three years and announces support for artificial intelligence companies, including annual 1m Manchester Prize.The funding programme will be directed by the UKs AI Safety Institute, with grants being used to understand and mitigate the impacts of artificial intelligence, including any systemic risks it presents at the societal level.In The Current Issue:Interview: Rahul Todkar, head of data and AI, TripadvisorGartner Symposium: Why the chance of digital success is randomDownload Current IssueClearly smart, SAS acquires Hazy: A wider vision for synthetic data CW Developer NetworkI guess the trainings down in Africa, CNCF & Andela skill-up 20,000+ IT pros CW Developer NetworkView All Blogs

Black Friday2024 is gearing up to be one of the most competitive shopping events yet, as top retailers and carriers go head-to-head with unbeatable phone deals. Whether you're diving into holiday shopping or making up for missing last month's Prime Day, fantastic offers from Samsung, Google, Motorola, and Apple are already hitting the shelves. Also: The best Black Friday deals live nowThe phone deals below will save you a significant amount of money on some of the best handsets we've tested and recommend at ZDNET. For example, carriers like Verizon and T-Mobile are offering "On Us" promotions that can get you the latest iPhone, Samsung, or Google Pixel for free with a qualifying trade-in. You'll also find links to the retailer with the best offer for various phones below, whether that's Best Buy, Amazon, or AT&T. Keep an eye out, as we'll be continuously updating the list with new deals leading up to Black Friday. Shop deals at AmazonOur favorite smartphone deals for Black Friday 2024Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: $1,000 (save $420 at Samsung): Thebest phonewe've tested so far, the Galaxy S24 Ultra packs the best specs across key categories, including display, performance, battery life, and camera. It also has a built-in S-Pen for precision inputs.Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: $475 (save $175 at Amazon): If you want to buy an unlocked Samsung phone, check out this deal on one of the best mid-rangers we've tested.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: $1,200 (save $700 at Samsung): If you opt for one of the special edition colors (Crafted Black or White), the Korean giant will discount a total of $700 with no trade-in required.iPhone 16 On Us: $25/month (save up to $3,200 at T-Mobile): The uncarrier will sell you four iPhone 16 models for free when you trade in eligible devices, start 4 new lines at $25 per line, and agree to 24 months of bill credits.Apple iPhone 16: $0.00/month (save $830 at Verizon): The carrier will credit you the cost of Apple's base-model iPhone when you open a new line and are under an Unlimited Ultimate plan.Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: $70.55/month (save $1,200 at Boost): Boost Mobile will cover the cost of the latest iPhone 16 model when you sign up for an eligible wireless plan and 36-month financing.Google Pixel 9: $700 (save $100 at Amazon): Possibly the best Android phone for most people in 2024, the comfortably sized, very capable Pixel 9 is selling at close to its all-time low price.Google Pixel Fold: $1,120 (save $680 at Walmart): The brand's firstfoldable phonehas a compact 5.8-inch display on the outside and an expansive 7.6-inch screen on the inside.OnePlus Open: $1,500 (save $200 at Amazon): One of thebest foldable phoneswe've tested is selling at a $200 discount ahead of Black Friday. Motorola Razr+ 2024 Renewed: $675 (save $315 at Amazon): The best flip phone you can buy right now is more than $300 off and comes with 256GB of storage. Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2024: $250 (save $250 at Motorola): For a budget phone with stylus support, consider Motorola's G Stylus model, which comes with 256GB of storage. Jason Hiner/ZDNET Current price: $1,000Original price: $1,419While the year hasn't ended yet, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra remains ZDNET's top pick for best phone of 2024. The big selling point with the Ultra model is its maximalist approach to being a smartphone, giving you all the features you could need, including a built-in S Pen stylus, upwards of 1TB of storage, and a quad-camera system. For a limited time, you can pick up the 512GB of storage variant for the same price as the 256GB.Review: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra View now at Samsung Adam Breeden/ZDNET Current price: $700Original price: $800The Google Pixel 9 is the phone I recommend to most people in 2024. It doesn't have the flashiest features, like a dedicated telephoto lens or LTPO display, but it's a well-rounded package that holds up against phones that cost hundreds of dollars more. With seven years of software support, Google AI features, and a very capable camera system, you've got one of the safest, best-value phones on sale ahead of Black Friday.Review: Google Pixel 9 View now at Best Buy Max Buondonno/ZDNET Current price: $800Original price: $1,100One of the best flip phones on the market, you can buy Samsung's latest foldable for $300off ahead of Black Friday. For the money, you get a compact handset with dual cameras, dual screens, and up to seven years of software features, operating system, and security updates. The new Z Flip 6 model is also Samsung's most durable one yet.Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 View now at Amazon Jason Hiner/ZDNET Current price: $65 a monthOriginal price: $999Carrier deals are almost always too good to be true, but if you meet all the right requirements and are willing to exchange loyalty for a discounted iPhone, things may just work out. Case in point, this Boost Mobile deal will cover the cost of the latest iPhone 16 Pro, with the requirement being to enroll in the brand's wireless plan ($65 a month over 36 months). If you were already considering switching carrier plans or starting a new one, this deal is worth considering.Review: Apple iPhone 16 Pro View now at Amazon Kerry Wan/ZDNET Current price: $350Original price: $700The Motorola Razr (2023) is one of the more accessible foldable phones on the market, and this early Black Friday deal makes it even more so. While the outer display is not as large as the flagship flip phones, its inner display is the same size as Razr's more expensive sibling, Razr Plus. Right now, you can buy the Razr at a $350 mark-down.Review: Motorola Razr (2023) View now at Motorola Best Black Friday Samsung phone deals Kerry Wan/ZDNETSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: $1,000 (save $420 at Samsung): Thebest phonewe've tested so far, the Galaxy S24 Ultra packs the best specs across key categories, including display, performance, battery life, and camera. It also has a built-in S-Pen for precision inputs.Samsung Galaxy S24: $700 (save $100 at Samsung): The base model of the Galaxy S24 series has also been discounted by $100. It's a more compact option if you're not a fan of big phones.Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: $1,200 (save $700 at Samsung): If you opt for one of the special edition colors (Crafted Black or White), the Korean giant will discount a total of $700 with no trade-in required.Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: $800 (save $300 at Amazon): For a flagship foldable that won't break the bank, consider Samsung's latest Z Flip 6, which is selling for a record-low price, so long as you opt for the green color.Samsung Galaxy A35 5G: $300 (save $100 at Amazon): One of thebest budget phoneson the market, with a 120Hz display and triple camera setup.Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: $475 (save $175 at Amazon): If you want to buy an unlocked Samsung phone, check out this deal on one of the best mid-rangers we've tested.Best Black Friday iPhone deals Kerry Wan/ZDNETApple iPhone 16 Pro Max: $71/month (save $1,200 at Boost): Apple's most competent iPhone model features a 6.9-inch display and the best battery life among the iPhone 16 line.Apple iPhone 16: $0/month (save $830 at Verizon): The carrier will credit you the cost of Apple's base-model iPhone when you open a new line and are under an Unlimited Ultimate plan.Apple iPhone 16 Pro: $65/month (save $1,000 at Boost): Want a Pro iPhone that's actually comfortable to hold and use? Consider the smaller iPhone 16 Pro.Apple iPhone 16 Plus: $65/month (save $930 at Boost): Apple also offers the standard iPhone 16 in a Plus size, with a 6.7-inch display. Apple iPhone 16 On Us: $25/month (save up to $3,200 at T-Mobile): The uncarrier will sell you four iPhone 16 models for free when you trade in eligible devices, start 4 new lines at $25 per line, and agree to 24 months of bill credits.Best Black Friday Motorola phone deals Kerry Wan/ZDNETMotorola Razr+ 2024 Renewed: $675 (save $315 at Amazon): The best flip phone you can buy right now is more than $300 off and comes with 256GB of storage. Motorola Razr+ 2023: $550 (save $450 at Amazon): Anotherfoldable phonecontender, the higher-end Razr+ model is also discounted and is arguably a better flip phone than Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip thanks to a more customizable and functional outer screen.Motorola Razr 2024: $600 (save $100 at Best Buy): It's not as big of a discount, but if you want a Motorola Razr with more future-proofed specs, consider the 2024 model.Motorola Razr 2023: $350 (save $350 at Motorola): The most affordablefoldable phoneon the market right now just got cheaper, with the 2023 Motorola Razr marked even lower at $350.Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2024: $250 (save $250 at Motorola): For a budget phone with stylus support, consider Motorola's G Stylus model, which comes with 256GB of storage. Motorola Moto G Power 2024: $200 (save $100 at Best Buy): Motorola's G Power line doesn't have the flashiest features, but its large battery and efficient processor make it a fantastic pick-up for kids, students, elders, or a secondary device.Best Black Friday Google Pixel deals Kerry Wan/ZDNETGoogle Pixel 9: $700 (save $100 at Amazon): Possibly thebest Android phonefor most people in 2024, the comfortably sized, very capable Pixel 9 is selling at close to its all-time low price.Google Pixel Fold: $1,120 (save $680 at Walmart): The brand's firstfoldable phonehas a compact 5.8-inch display on the outside and an expansive 7.6-inch screen on the inside.Google Pixel 9 Pro: $0.00/month (save $999 at T-Mobile): When you trade in an eligible device, are on a Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan, and agree to a 24-month installment plan.Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: $5.55/month (save $1,200 at Verizon): When you trade in an eligible device, are on an eligible Unlimited plan, and agree to a 36-month installment plan.Google Pixel 7a: $330 (save $170 at Amazon): One of thebest budget phoneson the market, with Google AI features and a 90Hz display.Google Pixel 7 Pro: $430 (save $570 at Amazon): The older flagship is still relevant in 2024, with a large display, a reliable camera system, and 256GB of storage.Google Pixel 8: $500 (save $200 at Amazon): Coming with 128GB of storage, the year-old Pixel 8 is still a fantastic mid-range option if you value camera quality above all else.Best Black Friday OnePlus deals Kerry Wan/ZDNETOnePlus Open: $1,500 (save $200 at Amazon): One of the best foldable phones we've tested is selling at a $200 discount for the 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage variant.OnePlus 12R with Nord Buds 3 Pro: $499 (save $80 at OnePlus): A fantastic mid-range phone with fast charging and an ultra-smooth display, the 12R is currently being bundled with a pair of Nord Buds 3 Pro for free.FAQsWhen is Black Friday?Black Friday takes place on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. However, expect retailers to begin early discounts and sales weeks before.When is Cyber Monday?Cyber Monday is happening on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, following Black Friday.Are phone deals really better on Black Friday?Yes, phones, including recent iPhone models, are often cheaper on Black Friday, matching (if not beating) the level of discount you'd find during any other major shopping event. This is partly because Black Friday happens months after most manufacturers like Samsung, OnePlus, Google, and Apple have launched new devices. With the amount of time that has passed, you'll often see the more recent phones discounted by a good amount at this time. iPhones are cheaper during this time because carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T offer competitive trade-in and sign-on promotions. As long as you read the fine print about the qualifications, most of these deals will cover the retail cost of the new iPhone. You'll just have to agree to a long-term installment plan that ranges between 24 months to 36 months.Which retailer will have the best smartphone deals?While Amazon has traditionally been the most competitive with its Black Friday smartphone deals, other retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target have caught up in recent years. In fact, we're seeing top offers available across a variety of stores versus just one, which is a good thing for the retail landscape.That said, I'd highly advise scanning the catalogs of the manufacturers themselves, such as Samsung, Motorola, Google, and Apple. Beyond discounts to the retail cost, manufacturers often bundle free wireless earbuds, chargers, and other accessories with your purchase. Since you're purchasing directly from the manufacturer, you'll also have a direct line with their customer support, should any problems with the product arise.What's the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?While Black Friday's online presence has risen exponentially over the past decade, Cyber Monday was the original "online only" commerce event. Still, you'll find deals in-store and online for both occasions. In some cases, retailers will list new deals during Cyber Monday, especially for products or inventory that didn't sell as much during Black Friday a few days earlier.How did we choose these Black Friday deals?ZDNET chooses Black Friday deals based on the percentage of discount compared to the original price ($5 off a $20 item is just as good as $250 off a $1,000 item), how significant the discount is compared to pricing history, and whether our experts have tested and recommended the product.We also look at deals from a wider scope, considering better alternatives, unique use cases, stock, and existing customer reviews on websites like Amazon, Best Buy, and Reddit. The best deals will save you a decent amount of money while giving you a truly worthwhile product.Where can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?There's no beating in-person shopping that begins on the eve of Black Friday, and retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart have made it a point to reward those who do. However, you can still find similar discounts online -- and with a higher chance of securing a product before it's snatched by someone else.Besides big-box retailers, most carriers and e-commerce brands will also host some form of Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotion; simply visit your preferred destinations and see what's available. It won't hurt to try.What are the best Black Friday 2024 deals?ZDNET's experts have been searching through Black Friday sales live now to find the best discounts by category. 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