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Stop me if you've heard this one before - two main characters have a meet-cute and fall in love somewhat unexpectedly. Their relationship hits a few rough patches here and there, but they move past it all and wind up together in the end. This is how romance stories typically go in just about every medium they are told in. Well, anime seems to understand this formula, employing it, while also incorporating interesting wrinkles that, more often than not, leave viewers wanting more.

The Pokmon TCG Pocket meta has become clear, now that the mobile card game has officially drained the battery life of every smartphone this side of Kanto.Released in late October 2024, Pokmon TCG Pocket is primarily a card-collecting game, though there is a competitive element a streamlined iteration on the classic Pokmon trading card game. Theres incentive to play battles, too, as winning earns you XP, which helps you level up, which helps you open more booster packs, which helps you build better decks to win more battles. Ah, the great mobile game feedback loop.What follows is a summary of the Pokmon TCG Pocket meta as of December 2024, including the best decks and the best cards. Well update this guide as the Pokmon TCG Pocket meta meaningfully shifts.What is the Pokmon TCG Pocket meta right now?At present, all available cards in Pokmon TCG Pocket are from the Genetic Apex expansion, which features three types of booster pack: Mewtwo ex, Pikachu ex, and Charizard ex. No huge surprise, but the three headline cards have come to define the meta since the games release.Decks in Pokmon TCG Pocket comprise 20 cards each. Though you can mix and match types when building a deck, the viable decks du jour are designed around one element. Since most attacks are powered by a specific elemental type, you dont want to leave the element you draw each turn up to a coin flip. Pokmon TCG Pocket has enough coin flips already.Furthermore, the best decks are for the most part built around one or two specific cards, with the rest of the deck padded out by trainer cards (items or supporters) and basic Pokmon of the same elemental type. As of December 2024, those top decks are:Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir (psychic-type)Pikachu ex (electric-type)Charizard ex and Moltres ex (fire-type)Articuno ex and Lapras ex (water-type)In other words, smash that concede button if you see any of the above cards on your opponents side and we get into more detail about why these decks are so successful below.Pokmon TCG Pocket best decksKnowing the best cards of the moment is one thing, but getting those cards is another matter. Right now, the Pokmon TCG Pocket meta is defined by ex cards high-power cards that are also extremely rare.You can get these from booster packs (you can see your chances of specific cards by clicking the offering rates button on the lower-left corner), but if youre struggling, know you can get specific cards by exchanging pack points, a currency youll earn by opening booster packs.Ex cards start at 500 pack points, though, and currently, you only get five pack points for every booster pack you open. So even if youre willing to spend IRL money on Pok Gold to open a bunch of packs, youll still have to sit through a lot of mindless clicking before you can afford the exact ex card of your choice.In other words, until trading is introduced in January 2025, the best way to get any of the following cards is Luck.Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir deckMewtwo ex is dominating the Pokmon TCG Pocket meta at the moment, thanks to its Psydrive attack, which deals 150 damage. Few Pokmon have 150 HP to survive such a hit, but the attack costs Mewtwo ex four energy to use and further discards two psychic-type energy with each use.The trick here is to lean on Gardevoir. Gardevoirs ability, Psy Shadow, allows you to add an extra energy to whatever Pokmon you have in the active spot and you can use it even with Gardevoir on your bench. This combo allows you to recoup the two energy you burn with each use of Psydrive (one from your turn naturally and one Gardevoirs ability), essentially guaranteeing 150-damage attacks with no drawbacks.Pikachu ex deckPikachu ex might as well be Ash Ketchums uncannily super-powered Pikachu. Pikachu ex isnt part of an evolution chair, so if you draw it, youre ready to play it. Its attack, Circle Circuit, also only costs two electric energy and deals 30 damage for every electric-type Pokmon on your bench. Stack all three slots on your bench with electric-type Pokmon, and youre dealing 90 damage per turn.Electric-type cards in general tend to have lower retreat costs (Electrode has a free retreat, for instance), allowing you to easily swap out cards as needed, keeping your bench and Pikachu exs attack power at full capacity. This deck also works well with Zapdos ex or Jolteon as backup attackers; both have attacks that can deal up to 200 or 160 damage respectively. Charizard ex and Moltres ex deckThe Charizard ex deck functions a lot like the Mewtwo ex deck in that you have to use one Pokmon to generate energy for another. The key here is to open with Moltres ex. With its Inferno Dance attack, you flip three coins, and for every heads you get, you can apply one bonus fire energy to a Pokmon on your bench. You can load up a Charmander or Charmeleon with with up to three energy per turn.When your Charmeleon is ready to evolve into Charizard ex, itll hopefully have enough energy to use Charizard exs Crimson Storm attack, which costs four energy and deals 200 damage but also discards two energy per use. Pull off this combo correctly, and your Charizard ex card should have enough energy to persistently use Crimson Storm. Charizard ex also has 180 HP enough to survive a hit from Mewtwo exs meta-dominating Psydrive attack.Lapras ex and Articuno ex deckLapras ex was introduced via Pokmon TCG Pockets first battle event, and goes hand-in-hand with Articuno ex. Both cards are basic-stage, so you can play them immediately, and both cards have powerful attacks. Articuno exs Blizzard attack deals 80 damage to your opponents active Pokmon and 10 damage to any cards on their bench, so you can conceivably knock out any weakened Pokmon on your opponents back row. Lapras exs attack, Bubble Drain, deals 80 damage to your opponent but heals 20 HP to itself.Both cards are powerful in a vacuum, but to make the most of this deck, youll want to use a Misty trainer card. When you play Misty, you flip a coin repeatedly until you get tails. For however many heads you get, you can attach that amount of water energy to one of your Pokmon. If luck is on your side, you can fully power up Lapras ex or Articuno ex in one turn.Starmie ex, with its 90-damage attack and free retreat, is another good card to run in this deck.Best cards to include in any meta deckFinally, every meta-viable deck right now features at least one copy of each of the following trainer cards:Red CardSabrinaX SpeedProfessor OakProfessor Oak lets you draw two cards, capitalizing on the universal card game theory that suggests, the more cards you draw, the better your chances of victory. Red Card is the opposite: It shuffles your opponents hand back into their deck, and then they draw three cards. (Its best deployed to mess with your opponent after they play a Professor Oak or Pok Ball card, both of which add cards to their hand.)Meanwhile, Sabrina forces your opponent to swap out their active Pokmon great for getting out of a pinch. Lastly, X Speed reduces your retreat cost by one for the duration of your turn, allowing you to pull a card with low HP back to your bench in a pinch.For more Pokmon TCG Pocket guides, we have explainers on the Premium Pass, Hourglasses, flair, how to get Mew, trading, and showcases.

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.The Fram TV is one of a million products on sale for Black Friday this year. If you're interested in the best tech on sale today, see our best Black Friday tech deals page for a broader view of all the best discounts you can get right now. Prices are accurate as of the time of writing, but you can expect them to fluctuate and inventory to sell out, so you may not want to hesitate if you see a sale that grabs you.Black Friday is here, with sales from Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Home Depot all offering record-low prices on many tech products. For those shopping around for a new TV, Samsung's new 55-inch The Frame from 2024 has a great deal: It's on sale for $897.99 (originally $1,497.99) after a 40% discount, the lowest price it has been according to price tracking tools. The 75-inch The Frame is also 40% off, currently $1,797.99 (originally $2,997.99). Samsung The Frame Smart TV, 55-inch $897.99 at Amazon $1,497.99 Save $600.00 Get Deal Get Deal $897.99 at Amazon $1,497.99 Save $600.00 Samsung The Frame Smart TV, 75-inch $1,797.99 at Amazon $2,997.99 Save $1,200.00 Get Deal Get Deal $1,797.99 at Amazon $2,997.99 Save $1,200.00 SEE -1 MORE Samsungs The Frame smart TVs have come a long way since their 2017 release. Launched to appeal to the crowd that wants a big TV but doesnt want that TV to dominate their decor, one of the newer features, released last year, introduced an anti-reflection matte display that took the framed artwork aspect to new levelsand with 4K picture quality. As the name implies, the allure of this TV is that it can double as a digital art frame, with its anti-glare matte display and customizable frame.I first saw the 2022 version up close when it was released, admittedly having been fooled by my brother into thinking it was an actual painting (it really does look like one). The matte screen does a good job of making the TV seem like a painting, and it's great for bright rooms that might otherwise get a lot of glare from the screen. This version had an "average" review from PCMag due mainly to poor contrast and its price. However, the new 2024 version is the latest generation of this series and has notable improvements. You'll get an improved refresh rate of 120Hz, the same QLED display, and 4K resolution with a Quantum 4K processor. You can buy frames separately to your taste, and even design them with a Harry Potter theme, like this guy did on TikTok. The Best Black Friday Deals You Can Still Shop Now Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case $154.00 (List Price $249.00) Apple iPad 10.2" 256GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (2021 Release) $279.99 (List Price $479.00) Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR Headset + $75 Digital Credit $299.00 (List Price $299.00) Blink Outdoor 4 1080p Security Camera (3-Pack) $99.99 (List Price $259.99) Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones $199.00 (List Price $349.00) Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Black, S/M, Sports Band) $329.00 (List Price $399.00) Samsung Odyssey G93SC 49" Dual QHD OLED Curved Monitor $949.99 (List Price $1,599.99) Deals are selected by our commerce team

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.There isn't a week that goes by without a big box arriving on my doorstep with another stick or robot vacuum to test, but after a year, I'm still using the Samsung Bespoke stick vacuum. During Black Friday, it's 28% off, bringing its price down to $499.99 (originally $799.99). SAMSUNG BESPOKE Jet Cordless Vacuum w/ Clean Station $499.99 at Amazon $699.00 Save $199.01 Get Deal Get Deal $499.99 at Amazon $699.00 Save $199.01 My home is a fantastic testing ground for these machines, with every kind of surface possible, tons of obstacles, and a dog who somehow carries pounds of dirt and dust into the house every day. The Samsung Bespoke Jet Vacuum, a stick vacuum I didn't expect to think much of, is the vacuum I use every day. The vacuum comes with a stand that turns it into a modern sculpture, so there's no hiding it away. But that's OK, because that base is also a self-emptying dock. It turns out that once you have a self-emptying dock for your vacuum, you will realize how insulting it is that we've been touching all that debris and dust when we manually empty our vacuums. The stick extends long enough to be comfortable at almost any height, whether you're 5 or 6 feet tall. It comes with a crevice tool and a soft tool, which is my favorite. It's perfect for your laptop keyboard, books, sculptures and anything else you don't want to damage. The rollers on the main brush don't get clogged easily and I can't remember having to take the vacuum apart, ever. It sucks up dog toy floof, dust, and everything else in the way. It gets my rugs clean (like really clean) from dirty, dusty pawprints, and it gets into the corners on tile as well as hardwoods. As much as I like my Dyson, the Samsung is half the weight. That makes a difference on a daily basis. Also, my Dyson hates microdustit's the one thing that clogs the Dyson. My Samsung has no problem with it. The choice is clear for me. The Best Black Friday Deals You Can Still Shop Now Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case $154.00 (List Price $249.00) Apple iPad 10.2" 256GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (2021 Release) $279.99 (List Price $479.00) Meta Quest 3S 128GB VR Headset + $75 Digital Credit $299.00 (List Price $299.00) Blink Outdoor 4 1080p Security Camera (3-Pack) $99.99 (List Price $259.99) Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones $199.00 (List Price $349.00) Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm, Black, S/M, Sports Band) $329.00 (List Price $399.00) Samsung Odyssey G93SC 49" Dual QHD OLED Curved Monitor $949.99 (List Price $1,599.99) Deals are selected by our commerce team

Black Friday is usually the best sale of the year on cameras and accessories and this year there are some particularly great deals this time around. Most of the major manufacturers including Sony, Canon, DJI, Nikon and GoPro are offering substantial discounts across a wide range of products, whether you're looking to spend a couple hundred dollars or several grand. Those include multiple options from our guide to the best cameras of 2024, so you'll get great value for tried and tested gear. These are the best Black Friday camera deals we found for 2024 that you can still get right now.Black Friday action cam and drone dealsDJI Mini 4K drone for $239 (20 percent off): It's right there in the name, as the DJI Mini 4K can shoot 4K30p or 27K 60p video. That's not bad at all at this price and quality is surprisingly good. Best of all, it weighs less than 250 grams so you don't need any kind of a permit to fly it. If you want to get it with extra batteries and a carrying case, the Fly More Combo is also discounted 20 percent to $359.DJI Osmo Action 4 action cam for $209 (30 percent off): Even though it was superceded by the Action 5, DJI's Osmo Action 4 is still a great action cam. It has a relatively large 1/1.3-inch sensor so it's great in low light, and offers 4K 120p video. You also get DJI's Rocksteady 3.0 stabilization, long battery life and a nifty magnetic locking system.GoPro Hero 13 Black accessory bundle for $349 (22 percent off): GoPro's best deal in my opinion is the Hero 13 Black accessory bundle pack. It not only gives you the company's awesome video camera with up to 5.3K capture, but two enduro batteries, the "Handler" handle, two curved adhesive mounts, a 64GB microSD card and a carrying case for the same price as the camera alone.Insta360 Ace Pro action cam for $300 (14 percent off): The Ace Pro is the first action camera with 8K recording, something we've still yet to see from GoPro or DJI. Another unique feature is the flip-up selfie screen that eliminates the need for a front screen. This is the lowest price we've seen yet for this model.Insta360 X4 action cam for $425 (15 percent off): Insta360's X4 sets the standard for 360 video with up to 8K of resolution, and it's now on sale at the lowest price we've seen yet. Rugged and waterproof, it offers powerful image stabilization, an invisible selfie stick and fun video modes.Black Friday mirrorless and compact camera dealsCanon EOS R100 camera with two lenses for $499 (40 percent off): This is one of the best camera deals going right now, letting you pick up Canon's small but powerful EOS R100 plus two lenses that cover from 18mm up to 210mm (27-315mm full-frame equivalent). Its size makes it ideal for travel and the lens selection will let you shoot anything from people pics to wildlife or bird shots.Sony ZV-1 II camera for $698 (22 percent off): The ZV-1 II is an ideal vlogging camera thanks to features like product showcase and background defocus that make it easy for creators to grab the perfect shot. The latest model features a wider zoom lens and more intuitive touchscreen, so it's better than ever for creators on the go.Nikon Z8 camera for $3,497 (13 percent off): The Nikon Z8 is the most powerful hybrid camera you can get for the money, thanks to the 45.7-megapixel stacked sensor, incredible burst speeds, high image quality and 8K RAW video capture. It stacks up feature-for-feature against Canon's slightly better R5 II, but currently costs a whopping $800 less.Canon EOS R8 camera for $1,199 (20 percent off): The R8 has Canons excellent Dual Pixel AF with subject recognition AI, and can shoot bursts at up to 40 fps. It's equally strong with video, supporting oversampled 10-bit 4K at up to 60 fps.Panasonic Lumix S9 camera with 20mm-60mm lens $1,498 (17 percent off): This is one of the best deals on a full-frame creator camera that we've seen. After testing one recently I found it to be small but powerful, with reliable autofocus, awesome video quality and those famous real-time LUTs so that creators can get the perfect look with no fuss.Sony A7 IV camera for $2,098 (16 percent off): Sony's 33-megapixel A7 IV is the best mid-range mirrorless camera you can get, thanks to a great mix of speed, resolution and video powers. The biggest selling point is the reliable autofocus that ensures you'll get sharp photos nearly all the time.Black Friday camera accessory dealsBlackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve 19 Studio $236 (20 percent off): DaVinci Resolve 19 is the best alternative to Adobe's Premiere Pro for video editing and unlike the latter, doesn't lock you into a subscription. The latest version offers a host of new AI-powered features like motion tracking and color grading.K&F Concept camera sling bag for $32 (16 percent off): If you need to travel light this bag can carry a surprising amount of gear while offering excellent protection and features like a side safety buckle.Amazon Basics 60-inch lightweight tripod with bag for $19 (27 percent off): This lightweight tripod weighs just 2.7 pounds and has adjustable leg heights and rubber feet. Though small, it can handle any camera and lens combo weighing up to 6.6 pounds.Lexar Silver Pro SDXC UHS-II 128GB (2 pack) memory card for $54 (26 percent off): This V60 card has enough speed for 4K 60p video capture and can unload files to your computer at a stellar 280 MB/s.ProGrade Digital 512GB CFexpress 4.0 Type B Gold memory card $140 (30 percent off): This is a solid deal on a mid-range memory card that offers max read/write speeds of 3400 MB/s and 3000 MB/s.SanDisk 256GB Ultra microSDXC memory card for $19 (27 percent off): A good compromise between speed and value, it offers speeds up to 150 MB/s for drones, consoles and other devices.Pixel G1s RGB video light for $56 (30 percent of): Pixel's G1s RGB video light is a must have for serious shooters, offering both a second illumination source and a colorful background light. Unlike many of the knockoffs, it exudes quality, and this is the lowest price I've seen yet.Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel $407 (20 percent off): The Micro Color Panel is portable, attractive, well-designed, nice to use and reasonably priced. If you sped a lot of time on color correction, you'll find it to be a time saver.Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-19-best-black-friday-deals-on-camera-gear-from-nikon-dji-canon-and-others-130004779.html?src=rss

Aside from Amazon Prime Day, Black Friday is the best time of year to pick up an Echo speaker, a Fire tablet or a Kindle ereader from Amazon. While the online retailer typically saves all of the best discounts on its devices for the members-only sale events, its a safe bet that those deals will come back around for Black Friday. This year is no different: were seeing record-low prices (or close to them) on all of Amazons gadgets. These are the best deals you can still get on Amazon devices for Black Friday 2024.Echo for $55 ($45 off): We consider this to be the best smart speaker for $100 or less at the moment thanks to its loud audio with good bass quality, the ability to pair two together for stereo sound and Alexas utility.Amazon Echo Spot for $45 ($35 off): This recently revived smart display is billed as a smart alarm clock, and it features a customizable screen, big sound for its size and all the perks for Alexa voice commands. You can also grab it bundled with a free Amazon Basics smart light bulb.Echo Dot for $23 ($27 off): This is one of the best smart speakers you can get right now thanks to its compact design, physical button controls that compliment voice commands and its solid sound quality for its size.Echo Pop for $18 ($22 off): One of Amazons newest smart devices, the Pop sports a 1.95-inch front-facing speaker, a physical mic mute switch for extra privacy and eero compatibility.Echo Show 8 for $80 ($70 off): This is our current top pick for the best smart display with Amazons Alexa thanks in part to its 8-inch touchscreen, 13MP camera that supports auto-framing for better video chats and its built-in Zigbee smart home hub.Echo Show 5 for $45 ($45 off): This is one of our favorite smart displays thanks to its compact design, ambient light sensor and sunrise alarm feature, all of which make it an excellent smart alarm clock. Amazon improved the speaker quality on this latest model, which gives sound deeper bass and clearer vocals.Echo Dot Kids for $28 ($32 off): The kids version of the Echo Dot uses the same basic hardware, but comes with a cute dragon or owl cover, plus parental controls and a years subscription to Amazon Kids+ that can play kid-friendly audiobooks and more.Echo Buds for $25 ($25 off): These are one of our top picks for the best budget wireless earbuds you can get right now thanks to their comfortable design, pocket-friendly case, automatic wear detection, multi-device connectivity and, of course, built-in Alexa voice controls.Kindle Paperwhite (2024) for $130 ($30 off): The latest version of the Paperwhite has speedier performance, a higher-contrast screen, a built-in warm light and 12 weeks of battery life.Kindle (2024) for $85 ($25 off): The 2024 base Kindle is lighter than ever before, and it has a 6-inch, glare-free screen with an adjustable front light, 16GB of storage, speedier performance and six weeks of battery life.Ring pan and tilt security camera for $50 ($30 off): This security camera joined the Ring lineup only a few months ago, and this is the best price we've seen on it. It's part of a larger Ring sale that discounts home security gear by up to 50 percent.Ring Video Doorbell (2024) for $60 ($40 off): This entry-level security doorbell records 1080p video, supports motion detection and privacy zones and has a built-in, rechargable battery and can be hardwired to your doorbell wiring.Blink Mini 2 (two-pack) for $35 ($35 off): The newest Blink Mini wired security camera came out earlier this year and it supports 1080p video recordings, a wider field of view than the previous model and improved low-light performance. It may be wired, but you can use it outside if you wish provided you have the separate $10 weather-resistant adapter.Blink Outdoor 4 + Blink Mini 2 bundle for $50 ($90 off): It's almost a guarantee that Blink security systems will be on sale for Black Friday and this time is no different. This bundle is 64 percent off, and there are a bunch of other bundles on sale that include cameras, video doorbells and more.Fire HD 8 tablet for $55 ($45 off): Amazon just released this new version of the HD 8 tablet, which includes more RAM, a better camera and new AI features not found on the previous model.Fire HD 10 tablet for $75 ($65 off): This slab has a 10-inch FHD touchscreen, improved camera for video calls, 13 hours of battery life and it works with a stylus (although you have to buy that separately). If youre looking for a cheap tablet that doesnt compromise too many of the basics, this is a good option.Fire Max 11 tablet for $140 ($90 off): Amazons most powerful tablet sports an 11-inch 2,000 x 1,200 touchscreen, an octa-core processor, up to 128GB of storage and 14 hours of battery life. It also works with a number of optional accessories, including a stylus and keyboard case.Fire HD 10 Kids tablet for $110 ($80 off): Designed for kids aged three to seven, this tablet comes with full parental controls plus one year of Amazon Kids+ for free with the tablet purchase. It also has a 10-inch FHD touchscreen, an octa-core processor and 13 hours of battery life, plus it comes with a two-year warranty and a protective case.Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet for $110 ($80 off): This model is designed for kids aged six to 12 and comes with a slimmer protective case, a two-year warranty and one year of access to Amazon Kids+. Otherwise, you get a very similar experience here that you would with the non-Pro version, including parental controls, a 10-inch touchscreen, solid performance and a 13-hour battery life.Fire TV Stick streamer for $18 ($22 off): This dongle ups the ante on the TV Stick Lite by adding support for Dolby Atmos audio, plus it comes with the regular version of the Alexa Voice Remote. It also supports Wi-Fi 5 and comes with 8GB of internal storage.Fire TV Stick 4K streamer for $22 ($28 off): This mode is the cheapest Fire TV Stick you can get to stream 4K content, plus it has support for Wi-Fi 6 and Dolby Vision and Atmos. With its live picture-in-picture feature, you can view security camera feeds right on your TV while youre watching your favorite show or movie.Fire TV Stick 4K Max streamer for $33 ($27 off): In addition to 4K HDR streaming with Dolby Vision and Atmos support, the 4K Max dongle includes Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, 16GB of built-in storage and live picture-in-picture capabilities.Fire TV Cube set-top box for $100 ($40 off): This model will provide the best performance of any Fire TV streaming device, and it supports 4K HDR content, Dolby Vision and Atmos and an enhanced version of the Alexa Voice Remote. Along with live picture-in-picture view and the Fire TV ambient experience, you can also hardware other devices to the Fire TV Cube including a cable box or a game console.AmazonCheck out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-best-amazon-black-friday-deals-include-up-to-56-percent-off-kindles-echo-speakers-ring-doorbells-blink-cameras-and-more-130003729.html?src=rss

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