Apple products can be pretty hard to score a good deal on, and youll often have to settle on a minor discount if youre going to get a discount at all. But Amazons current sale on the 10th Generation iPad is markedly different. Its combining an instant 20% discount and a $29.01 coupon to bring the price down to just $250. Considering that the tablet was $449 when it launched, this new deal price gives it a huge bump in value. Apple iPad (2022) $279.00 at Amazon $349.00 Save $70.00 Get Deal Get Deal $279.00 at Amazon $349.00 Save $70.00 The 10th Generation iPad may be a couple years old, but it still has plenty going for it. The A14 Bionic chip inside is no slouch, and it proved quite capable in our friends over at PCMags testing. For casual browsing, reading, streaming, and drawing, it ought to be plenty. Apple isnt one to quickly leave its products behind when it comes to software updates either, so it should last for a good while yet.The iPad offers up a sharp 10.9-inch display, and it supports the 1st Generation Apple Pencil. With Apples stylus, you can jot down notes or get creative with the wide variety of drawing and painting applications available to the tablet. Its also possible to pair the tablet with a keyboard folio to use it in lieu of a laptop. The tablet also offers quality cameras on the front and back that you can use for video calls or photography. And it includes a Touch ID button on the edge for quick, secure logins. The Best Black Friday Deals Right Now Apple AirPods Pro 2 ANC Earbuds With USB-C Charging Case $169.99 (List Price $249.00) Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ 64GB Wi-Fi 11" Tablet $149.99 (List Price $219.99) Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) $21.99 (List Price $49.99) Blink Outdoor 4 1080p Security Camera (3-Pack) $99.99 (List Price $259.99) Dell Inspiron 15 3535 Ryzen 7 1TB SSD 16GB RAM Laptop $449.99 (List Price $699.99) Seagate Portable 4TB External USB 3.0 Hard Drive $99.90 (List Price $124.99) Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones $199.00 (List Price $349.00) Deals are selected by our commerce team

Black Friday is upon usit's basically a whole season now, not just a dayand the deals are rolling in. I'll keep updating this post with the best bargains on fitness equipment, but I've already found a ton of deep discounts on spin bikes, adjustable dumbbells, and more. (It's also worth checking out the deals on Garmin watches if you're looking for something to track your workouts.)Deals on Powerblock and Bowflex adjustable dumbbellsSeveral of my picks for the best adjustable dumbbells are on sale today. The Powerblock Elite EXP Stage 1, which goes from 5 to 50 pounds, is on sale for $299/pair at Amazon, normally $449or $199 for a single, at Walmart. Its Stage 2 and Stage 3 expansion kits are also on sale, both $142.90, down from $169. Each kit adds 20 pounds, so with both you can have a pair of 90 pound dumbbells. POWERBLOCK Elite EXP Adjustable Dumbbell (2020 Model) $199.99 at Walmart $449.00 Save $249.01 Get Deal Get Deal $199.99 at Walmart $449.00 Save $249.01 The Bowflex SelectTech 552 are on sale for $379/pair, from a list price of $549. They sometimes go for a bit less than list price, but the sale price here is lower than I've seen it all year. Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbell (Single, 5-52.5lbs) $379.99 at Best Buy $429.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Get Deal $379.99 at Best Buy $429.99 Save $50.00 Deals on Peloton and NordicTrack spin bikesPeloton has gotten into the habit of offering sweet deals on its bikes on all the major shopping holidays, so of course there's a nice Black Friday sale going. The basic model Bike is $1,295 (down from $1,445) and the fancier Bike+ is $1,995 (normally $2,495). Of the two, the Bike+ is the better sale compared to historical price data, but ultimately you should choose based on which fits your needs better. I have a guide here to help you decide between the Bike and the Bike+. Peloton Bike+ $1,995.00 at Amazon $2,495.00 Save $500.00 Get Deal Get Deal $1,995.00 at Amazon $2,495.00 Save $500.00 Peloton isn't the only game in town when it comes to higher-end spin bikes, though. NordicTrack's Commercial Studio Cycle is $1,274.98 (down from $1,499.99) for the S22i model. It has the same size screen as the Peloton Bike, a swiveling mount for the screen like the Bike+, and automatic resistance like the Bike+. (Like Peloton's offerings, it also requires a monthly subscription to access its digital featuresbut in this case, you'll pay $39/month rather than $44.) Nordictrack Commercial S22i Studio Cycle $1,274.98 at Amazon $1,499.99 Save $225.01 Get Deal Get Deal $1,274.98 at Amazon $1,499.99 Save $225.01 Deals on Theragun and Hyperice massage gunsA massage gun is a great tool for whenever you feel like you'd enjoy being punched repeatedly, but therapeutically. (As I discovered when I tried one out, I do not enjoy thisbut many people do.) Some of the big brands have models on sale right now. The Hypervolt Go is $99 right now (normally $129) and it's available in both white and black. And the triangular Theragun Mini, normally $199, is now $149 or $159 depending on your color preference. Desert rose and black are the more inexpensive ones at the moment. TheraGun Mini Massage Gun - Handheld Deep Tissue Percussion Massage Gun & Compact Personal Massager for On-The-Go, Portable Muscle Pain Relief in Neck, Back, Leg, Hand & Shoulder (Desert Rose - 2.0) $149.00 at Amazon $199.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal Get Deal $149.00 at Amazon $199.00 Save $50.00 Deals on barbells, dumbbells, and other useful heavy thingsRogue Fitness is running a "Matte Black November" sale with discounts on a variety of items, some for limited times or with limited stock. One great deal that caught my eye (and which should be available through Cyber Monday) is the 15 kg Bella bar for $205 (normally $235). This is a 15 kilogram Olympic barbell, great for anyone who does Crossfit or olympic weightlifting, especially if you compete in the women's or youth divisions. (And if you're not clear on why there's a separate bar for women in these sports, I have a whole explainer here.) There are also bumper plates on sale from various retailers, and I'd like to highlight these basic 45-pound bumpers from GIKPAL. Bumpers are great for Olympic lifts, but also for deadlifts or anything else where you'd like to protect your floor and your ears a bit. These are now $116 for a pair, normally $179. GIKPAL 90lb 2-inch Olympic Bumper Plates, 10lb to 55lb Weights, High-Bounce Olympic Weight Plates with Colored Fleck-Rubber Weights Plates for Weight Lifting and Strength Training $116.99 at Walmart $179.99 Save $63.00 Get Deal Get Deal $116.99 at Walmart $179.99 Save $63.00

Microsoft says its working with Ubisoft to fix a problem with its latest Windows 11 update thats been crashing some games, and its put the updates release on pause for devices with those games in the meantime. Following users reports of issues after installing the Windows 11 24H2 update, Microsoft confirmed this weekend that certain games may become unresponsive or display a black screen. The problem affects Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Assassin's Creed Origins, Assassin's Creed Odyssey, Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.Ubisoft has released a temporary fix for Star Wars Outlaws, but there still may be some issues, Microsoft says. To safeguard your Windows update experience, we have applied a compatibility hold on devices with these games installed, the company said on its support blog. These devices will not be offered to install Windows 11, version 24H2 via the Windows Update release channel. It goes on to say, We recommend that you do not attempt to manually update to version 24H2 using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or the media creation tool until this issue has been resolved.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/microsoft-confirms-windows-11-24h2-update-is-crashing-some-ubisoft-games-215748241.html?src=rss

Itll soon be possible to replace the speakers in recent MacBook Pro models without having to replace the entire top case, as has long been the procedure. A memo seen by Macrumorsreportedly informed Apple Stores and Authorized Service Providers this week that speakers will be available as standalone components for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 family of chips. A source also told the publication that this will be an option for repairs on earlier MacBook Pro models with Apple silicon as well.The change should make for a less expensive repair. Up until now, the process entailed replacing the whole top case, including the battery and other parts, which works out to be pretty costly. Its been that way since 2016. The repair manual with the new steps for speaker replacement is available online now from Apple Support. It may not necessarily be a simpler repair the guide shows a process thats rather involved but not having to also replace other parts like the battery just to change out the speakers should cut costs significantly.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/laptops/apple-is-changing-how-macbook-pro-speakers-are-replaced-and-it-could-make-repairs-cheaper-175356909.html?src=rss

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