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MacworldThe big day is nearly here: Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year and if you are looking for a deal on a new MacBook Air or MacBook Pro you have come to the right place. We check all the best resellers in the U.S. and the U.K. all year long, so we always have our fingers on the pulse of the best deals which means we know exactly what are the best MacBook deals. In this article you will also find shopping tips to help you get the best deals available on Black Friday (November 29, 2024) and Cyber Monday (December 2, 2024).Below well are sharing what we think are the very best MacBook deals right now. Well be updating this page frequently, as we spot more discounts and as Apple announces it own Black Friday 2024 sale.There are a few things to consider before you make a purchase. Apple released new MacBook Pros in late October 2024. The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro bring new M4 chips, but they also offer more RAM than the previous generation. This means that when considering deals on older M3 Macs it is important to account for the fact that there is less RAM in those models.This doesnt only apply to the MacBook Pro. When the M4 MacBook Pro was introduced, Apple also doubled the RAM in the M3 MacBook Air from 8GB to 16GB as standard. So it is important to pay attention to how much RAM is included in an M3 MacBook Air, or you might not be getting the bargain you think you are.Because of this we are indicating how much RAM is included as well as how much Apple sells the Mac for (or used to sell it for).Want to buy an iMac, Mac mini or Mac Studio? Check out our round-up of the Best Black Friday Mac deals. If you are looking for discounts on other Apple gadgets we have gathered all the best Apple deals for Black Friday.Does Apple discount Macs for Black Friday?Apple doesnt drop prices, instead Apple gives away vouchers with purchases on Black Friday. Luckily there are plenty of resellers who do discount MacBooks and we are watching them closely so that we can spot the best deals. If we see what we think is a good deal we will share it below in fact, we have already seen some good discounts. Best Black Friday MacBook Air deals U.S.Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M2 (8-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB) $799 ($200 off, MSRP $999)Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB) $1,049 ($50 off, MSRP $1,099) Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB) $1,250 ($50 off, MSRP $1,299)Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (8-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB) $1,384 ($115 off, MSRP $1,499)Best Black Friday MacBook Air deals U.K.AO, 13-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB) 1,199 (100 off, RRP 1,299, was 1,499)Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M3 (10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB) 1,366 (100 off, RRP 1,499, was 1,699)Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M2 (10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB) 949 (150 off, Was 1,099)Best Black Friday MacBook Pro deals U.S.Amazon, M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/16GB RAM, $1,474 ($125 off, MSRP $1,799)Amazon, M4 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/24GB RAM, $2,435 ($64 off, MSRP $2,499)Best Buy, M3 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/8GB RAM: $1,199 ($400 off, Was $1,599 Clearance)B&H, M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: $1,599 ($400 off, Was $1,999 Clearance)Best Buy, M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/18GB RAM: $1,999 ($400 off, Was $2,399 Clearance)Best Buy,M3 Max 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB, 36GB RAM: $2,899 ($400 off, Was $3,399 Clearance)Best Buy, M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: $1,899 ($600 off, Was $2,499 Clearance)Best Buy, M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/36GB RAM: $2,299 ($600 off, Was $2,899 Clearance)Amazon,M3 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB, 48GB RAM: $3,399 ($600 off, Was $3,999 Clearance)Best Black Friday MacBook Pro deals U.K.KRCS, M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/16GB RAM, 1,519.05 (78 off, RRP 1,599)KRCS, M4 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/16GB RAM, 1,709.05 (90 off, RRP 1,799)KRCS, M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/48GB RAM, 2,754.05 (144 off, RRP 2,899)John Lewis, M3 14-inch MacBook Pro, 1TB/8GB RAM: 1,695 (204 off, Was 1,899 Clearance)Amazon, M3 Pro 14-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: 1,749 (350 off, Was 2,099 Clearance)Amazon, M3 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro, 512GB/18GB RAM: $2,199 (400 off, Was 2,599 Clearance)FoundryWhat is Apple offering in 2024? We dont yet know the specifics of Apples Black Friday deal but based on previous years we expect that Apple will give away gift vouchers with purchases of certain products. In 2023 you could get gift cards for the following amounts with the following Mac purchases made on Apples U.S. site or Apples U.K. site.Product2023202415-inch MacBookAir with M2chip$20016013-inch MacBookAir with M2chip$17514013-inch MacBookAir with M1chip$150120Mac mini$10080Black Friday shopping tipsWe tend to find that the biggest savings are on older models, but be aware that these arent always the best value for money.Check the generation of the model that is discounted to make sure you know exactly what you are buying and what its really worth. Weve seen resellers switch to selling refurbished or used when the stock of brand-new models run out, so check that the model discounted isnt actually a used Mac and therefore not as good a deal as it might look. Thats not to say you should avoid refurb models you just need to make sure that you arent buying refurb without knowing. Mac deals arent limited to Black Friday. We see good deals all year round, so dont feel pressured into buying during Black Friday. Where to get Black Friday Mac dealsMany resellers offer Black Friday discounts.U.S. Adorama has 14 days of deals.Amazon runs a Black Friday Week starting 21 November, it also has Early Deals.Best Buys Black Friday sale has started. B&H Photo has a Holiday Head Start sale. Walmarts Black Friday deals have already started.U.K.KRCS has already reduced Mac prices by 10%. AO.com has various Black Friday savings.Laptops Directs Black Friday sale has started. eBuyer has a Black Friday Early Access Sale with up to 45% off. Verys Black Friday sales is underway. John Lewis is running Black Friday deals.Currys has up to 40% off for Black Friday.Argos has a price promise that the prices wont go any lower for Black Friday.Amazons Black Friday week starts on 21 November.Black Friday 2024: Best deals for Apple productsCheck out these roundups for the best Apple deals:Apple Black Friday 2024 saleBest Black Friday 2024 Apple dealsBest Black Friday 2024 Mac DealsBest Black Friday 2024 AirPods dealsBest Black Friday 2024 Apple Watch dealsBest Black Friday 2024 iPad dealsBest Black Friday 2024 iPhone dealsBest Black Friday 2024 Mac monitor dealsBest Black Friday 2024 SSD and external hard drive dealsBest Black Friday 2024 Apple accessory deals

"The Weeknd: Open Hearts", an immersive music experience available exclusively on Apple Vision Pro has debuted, along with a premiere date for the Concert for One series.A concert from The Weeknd is coming to Apple Vision Pro. Image credit: AppleIn Open Hearts, viewers follow The Weeknd on a journey through a surreal cityscape. Fans can reserve an Apple Vision Pro demo at Apple Stores starting November 15. The experience is also available at no cost via the Apple TV app on the Vision Pro.Directed by Anton Tammi, Open Hearts draws heavy inspiration from the skyline of downtown Los Angeles, creating a surreal urban landscape for The Weeknd's journey. Tammi previously directed the music video for Hurry Up Tomorrow's lead single, "Dancing In the Flames," shot entirely on the iPhone 16 Pro Max and edited on a Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Apple's environmental credentials have been praised, as it has scored the highest among retailers in the U.S. and Canada for removing hazardous chemicals and plastics.Apple logo in trees - Image credit: AppleThe 2024 Retailer Report Card from Toxic-Free Future has taken a look into the environmental practices of retailers in North America. Specifically, it looks into how companies are working to protect customers from toxic chemicals and reducing plastic.In the 2024 results, Apple tops the list with a score of 84%, making it the only company to score an "A" grade. Sephora is second with 69%, with Walmart, Sam's Club, and Target following with 65%. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced its fourth official cohort of delegates that will be traveling to Azerbaijan to represent the organization and its interests at this months COP29 Summit in Baku. The contingent will be present to share the AIA's call on industry and governments to increase the amount of research and development for emerging decarbonization technologies. The announcement also mentions the publication of the AIA's first-ever AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers annual report, which includes 280 signatories. COP29 takes place from November 11th to the 22nd this year against claims of greenwashing and authoritarianism on the part of theAzerbaijani government.

Take a look at our latest curated selection of architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs: This week's featured employer highlight includes job openings in New York City, Los Angeles, Charlottesville, and Stone Ridge, New York.For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers, firms, and schools.Walker Workshop is looking to add a Project Architect with two to six years of experience and a Project Manager with seven to ten years of experience in Los Angeles. The Project Architect should have over a year of Revit experience in an office environment. The Project Manager should have experience in custom residential design, especially in the Los Angeles region. Both roles require experience with the compilation, drafting, and coordination of permit and construction documents. The firm is also seeking professionals with strong writing, verbal communication, and collaboration skills.Oak Pass Guesthouse by Wa...

In just a few years time, the galleries inside the Toledo Museum of Art will look different. Michael Maltzan Architecture, Studio Zewde, and Once-Future Office have been selected by TMA officials to carry out a comprehensive reinstallation.In just a few years time, the galleries inside the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA)a 1901 building by Edward Brodhead Green and Harry W. Wachterwill look completely different. Michael Maltzan Architecture, Studio Zewde, and Once-Future Office have been selected by TMA officials to carry out a compre...

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CelebratingHalf-Life 2s20th anniversary, Valve recently released a documentary detailing the legendary first-person shooters development (in addition to giving the game away for free for a limited period). During that documentary, the company also showcases glimpses of a project that was highly anticipated, but never saw the light of day- that, of course, beingHalf-Life 2: Episode 3.In the documentary, Valve has also revealed completely new and previously unseen footage of the cancelled project. It showcases a new enemy blob-shaped shapeshifting enemy type that could move through grates or split up into smaller versions of itself. Also shown off as a new weapon called the Ice Gun, which did exactly what its name suggested.In the documentary, members ofEpisode 3sdevelopment team reveal that Valve had developed multiple levels of the game, before the project was put on hold so that the development team could help wrap upLeft 4 Deadsdevelopment. By the time that was done, however, it was decided by Valve leadership (including Gabe Newell) that it was too late to return toHalf-Life 2: Episode 3.You can view the full documentary below.

Gust revealed some new details over the weekend for Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisioned Land, including a new trailer. The next iteration in the Atelier series focuses on newcomer Yumia Liessfeldt, who explores the ruins of the Aladissian Empire. Though various allies join her, theyre opposed by a mysterious group.Weve already seen the werewolf-like individual with a monocle, who remains as boisterous as ever and the dragon-like creature. However, theres also a hooded, seemingly human figure with a snake-shaped staff and a sheep-like witch who manipulates lightning and seems resentful towards alchemists.Perhaps theyre homunculus, created by the disaster leading to the empires downfall and the outlawing of Alchemy. Whether theyre targeting Yumia for her alchemical abilities or her past (especially regarding her mother) remains to be seen. Either way, shell stop at nothing to uncover the truth.Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and The Envisioned Land is available on March 21st, 2025, for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.