POLAND - 2024/01/31: In this photo illustration an Amazon Web Services AWS logo seen displayed on a ... [+] smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Mateusz Slodkowski/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesAI is ahead of its time. For many organizations, the push to adopt full-blown cloud-native technologies (or at least those stemming from public cloud services, rather than a private cloud or hybrid halfway house) is still quite a leap. To suggest that cloud is a ubiquitous de facto standard for many application types is something of an exaggeration, even though migration and penetration is indeed moving on an upward trajectory (if not quite exponentially). With that grounding in mind, can we perhaps suggest that a chasm leap to productionalized, functional AI-based applications is also still some way off?Suitably sanguine yet technically realistic given his experience and position on this matter is Swami Sivasubramanian, VP for AI and data at AWS. Sivasubramanian suggests that as generative AI now transitions to production systems in 2025, early adopters are reaping rewards like accelerated productivity and customer experiences.So then, how do software engineers build this stuff?How To Build AI ApplicationsThe lines between data analytics and machine learning are blurring, reshaping the way we access and interact with our data, create predictions with ML and build the next wave of foundation models," suggests Sivasubramanian. Through a convergence of tools, data and AI, we are making it easier for ML scientists, data engineers and developers to access all they need to build generative AI applications in a single place, with principles like security and privacy built in from the start. This has allowed organizations of all sizes and across industries to unlock productivity improvements, delivering improved experiences and realizing substantial cost reductions by leveraging our services for generative AI.But there are some practical considerations to bring into question here i.e. when it comes to building and operating modern data strategies, at what level should architectural provisioning for data ingestion be part process of this and, are organizations ready to swallow what could be a relatively big spike in their data ingestion throughput, requirement and responsibility?MORE FROMFORBES VETTEDBuilding generative AI models requires a data ingestion infrastructure that can scale effectively with demand. Think of it like a highway that needs to accommodate fluctuating traffic patterns - if its too narrow, bottlenecks will form, explained Sivasubramanian. For organizations, this means planning data ingestion pipelines that not only handle current volumes but also adapt to future needs. With AWS, weve created flexible tools like AWS Glue for data preparation and integration, Amazon Kinesis for real-time streaming, Amazon S3 for durable storage to build data lakes and Amazon Redshift for data warehousing. These services scale as demand grows, so customers can ingest, manage and transform data efficiently and maintain control over costs and performance. By provisioning architecture thats adaptable and cost-effective, businesses can support the growing data needs of AI-driven applications without getting bogged down in complexity.Synthetic Data Is Getting RealAs we have been analyzing repeatedly this year, the use of synthetic data is also surfacing as an important element in the total data pipeline, especially in area where sensitive personal information is involved or where data generation sources are hard to find (such is rare medical event data) and where data diversity is limited. Its not surprising to see an organization as expansive as AWS working in this space.This approach allows for safer experimentation, faster model training and more equitable AI development. By incorporating synthetic data, we can accelerate model creation, reduce costs and build more inclusive AI solutions. However, advises Sivasubramanian, synthetic data is not a panacea as fully relying on it to train a model can potentially lead to "model loss" in his view. So, we need to have the right mix. With all these factors to juggle, how does the AWS AI leader think we can push past prototypes and start to productize AI?Today, the tipping point for productionizing AI is about providing organizations with robust, scalable and secure tools that integrate into existing workflows while maintaining high standards of governance. Rapid advancements in AI technology are transforming AI from an experimental tool into a production-ready, business-critical capability, said Sivasubramanian. At AWS, we focus on making AI not only more powerful but also practical, so it can be reliably deployed across industries. Our scalable infrastructure powered by Traininum and GPU instances, advanced model training powered by Amazon SageMaker and easy application development using Amazon Bedrock and generative AI assistants like Amazon Q allows organizations to integrate AI into real-world use cases, moving beyond prototypes into full-scale deployment.The AWS team say that were now seeing real world AI being used in scenarios stretching from software development acceleration to supply chain optimization and customer support enhancement. The key enablers are said to be trust, cost-efficiency and enterprise-grade performance. Sivasubramanian doesnt think the reason for this tipping point is a single chatbot or model, its a wider total play that encompasses a whole variety of factors. He suggests that generative AI application development requires developers to know how to pick the large language models they need and then have the competency to customize them with their own data, figure out the guardrails and then understand how to build AI agents.Amazon Q DeveloperUltimately, generative AI needs to meet people where they are working. That's why we launched Amazon Q. With Amazon Q Developer, we provide the a coding assistant which is used by Accenture, BT Group and National Australia Bank, amongst others. Additionally, with Amazon Q Business, business analysts can analyze data. For instance, Smarsheet can enable more than 3,000 workers to get insights from their data using Q without writing a single line of code, said Sivasubramanian. Generative AI is set to reshape the developer experience and were advancing quickly to make that transformation a reality. Amazon Q Developer gives organizations an AI-powered assistant that supports all phases of software development. It boosts productivity by generating code, providing real-time recommendations and enabling efficient workflows like debugging, security scanning and resource optimization across the AWS ecosystem.Software developers are able to customize Amazon Q with their organizations own codebase to get more relevant recommendations, which seems to be a pretty logical feature. That data is never shared with AI model providers or used to train the underlying models and this is a key aspect of any enterprise-grade solution.Also here we come into the realm of inline chat functions designed to enhance productivity in developer workflows, a function that is also powered by generative AI. But developers need contextual support right where they work i.e. whether in their integrated development environment, the AWS Management Console, or directly within code repositories. So Amazon Q Developers inline chat functions let developers ask questions, request code suggestions, troubleshoot issues, or perform environment within the same workflow and tools. This is said to reduce cognitive load and help developers make faster, more informed decisions.AWS also recently launched an enhanced local IDE experience for AWS Lambda developers, that sounds fairly technical, so is there a more digestible explanation of this technology that we need to take on board?The enhanced local IDE experience for AWS Lambda is an exciting development because it makes it far easier and faster for developers to build, test and deploy their applications directly from their local environment, enthused Sivasubramanian. This update brings AWS Lambda closer to the developers workflow, letting them code and debug in a familiar setup without needing to constantly switch between their local machine and the cloud. This means developers can test their code locally, troubleshoot issues quickly and iterate faster all of which lead to shorter development cycles and quicker time to market.From a business perspective, AWS says that this improvement helps organizations be more agile and efficient, as it reduces downtime, accelerates feature development and ensures a smoother transition to production. Plus, since it works with the AWS ecosystem, teams can take get additional scalability and security.No More Developers?Theres a huge amount of smart tooling for programmers on offer here, any suggestion that AI will replace coding and coders as a profession seems somewhat premature and unlikely. Sivasubramanian agrees with this sentiment and says that generative AI assistants when done right, (he again brings up Amazon Q as his favorite illustrative example) will come to take tasks that developers don't want to do. So in more realistic terms, well see AI coding robots will handle things like software upgrades, security scans and writing tests. Moreover, with generative AI assistants we can perhaps look forward to enabling everyone (including business analysts) to be deep experts in data and not have to wait for their data engineers or business intelligence experts to get them answers.While some jobs will inevitably become obsolete, using AI tools will transform the way people work for the better. The shift were seeing is about eliminating the undifferentiated heavy lifting so that developers spend less time on tedious, time-consuming work and have more time to focus on strategic and creative work. This shift is about augmenting developers capabilities. AI will open up new opportunities for developers to drive innovation at a faster pace. This is about equipping developers with better tools to enhance their work, said Sivasubramanian. Additionally, generative AI will democratize IT-related tasks because no-code and low-code tools will enable more tech-adjacent roles like sales, HR and marketing with the ability to create chatbots, analyze and summarize data, etc. We encourage organizations to upskill and reskill people to offset job loss as much as possible.AI As A Functionality, EventuallyAs we know then, AI discussions are ubiquitous. Every technology vendor wants as much share of voice and theres a lot of potential AI washing out there with what appears to be the entire tech trade now bolting on (sorry, theyd prefer us to say innovating) new AI services into their existing platform and tools. This landgrab throws up obvious questions i.e. surely not every database specialist, ERP vendor or CRM, HR and FinOps player can have all constructed new AI services at an advanced level that operates safely, without bias and within appropriate guardrails and governance, right?Given the level of prototyping and productization pandemonium, it is perhaps worthwhile listening to a player as large as AWS to attempt to get a realistic view on where we really are right now with AI. Sivasubramanian has said that AI is already on its way to becoming embedded functionality and the transition is happening faster than many realize.At AWS, were focused on integrating AI into everyday workflows, where it can provide real, tangible value without requiring special attention or complex setups. We see this happening in applications like (and I know Ive mentioned this tool already) Amazon Q Developer, where AI is already helping developers with tasks like code generation, debugging and even security scanning - all with minimal friction, concluded Sivasubramanian, in a private AI deep dive for press & analysts this month. In other industries, AI is powering customer support chatbots and virtual assistants - helping organizations address inquiries instantly and at scale - or handling predictive fraud detection in finance, where it identifies and flags potential risks in real-time. As AI continues to evolve, it will become more deeply embedded in business processes, powering everything from customer support to supply chain optimisation,In a few years, he believes AI will be ubiquitous in the background of many applications, working quietly and seamlessly to improve user experiences, drive efficiency and help organizations make data-driven decisions. Just as we now take for granted technologies like spellcheck that once seemed groundbreaking. Now that'll be smart.

Social network logos display on a smartphone screen and the Australian flag appears on a computer screen in this photo illustration. NurPhoto via Getty ImagesBy Rod McGuirk / APNovember 26, 2024 6:03 AM ESTMELBOURNE, Australia How do you remove children from the harms of social media? Politically the answer appears simple in Australia, but practically the solution could be far more difficult.The Australian governments plan toban children from social mediaplatforms including X, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram until their 16th birthdays is politically popular. The opposition party says it would have done the same after winning elections due within months if the government hadnt moved first.The leaders of alleight Australian states and mainland territorieshave unanimously backed the plan, although Tasmania, the smallest state, would have preferred the threshold was set at 14.But a vocal assortment of experts in the fields of technology and child welfare have responded with alarm. More than 140 such experts signed anopen letterto Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemning the 16-year age limit as too blunt an instrument to address risks effectively.Details of how it will be implemented are scant. Lawmakers debated the bill in parliament this week, and it was expected to be passed into law with the support of major parties.Here's a look at how some Australians are viewing the issue.The concerned teenLeo Puglisi, a 17-year-old Melbourne student who founded online streaming service 6 News Australia at the age of 11, worries that lawmakers imposing the ban don't understand social media as well as young people at home in the digital age.With respect to the government and prime minister, they didnt grow up in the social media age, theyre not growing up in the social media age, and what a lot of people are failing to understand here is that, like it or not, social media is a part of peoples daily lives, Leo said.Its part of their communities, its part of work, its part of entertainment, its where they watch content young people arent listening to the radio or reading newspapers or watching free-to-air TV and so it cant be ignored. The reality is this ban, if implemented, is just kicking the can down the road for when a young person goes on social media, Leo added.Leo has been applauded for his work online. He was a finalist in his home state Victoria's nomination for theYoung Australian of the Yearaward, which will be announced in January. His nomination bid credits his platform with fostering a new generation of informed, critical thinkers.The grieving mom-turned-activistOne of the proposal's supporters, cyber safety campaigner Sonya Ryan, knows personally how dangerous social media can be for children.Her 15-year-old daughter Carly Ryan was murdered in 2007 in South Australia state by a 50-year-old pedophile who pretended to be a teenager online. In a grim milestone of the digital age, Carly was the first person in Australia to be killed by an online predator.Kids are being exposed to harmful pornography, theyre being fed misinformation, there are body image issues, theres sextortion, online predators, bullying. There are so many different harms for them to try and manage and kids just dont have the skills or the life experience to be able to manage those well, Sonya Ryan said.The result of that is were losing our kids. Not only what happened to Carly, predatory behavior, but also were seeing an alarming rise in suicide of young people, she added.Sonya Ryan is part of a group advising the government on a national strategy to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse in Australia.She wholeheartedly supports Australia setting the social media age limit at 16.Were not going to get this perfect, she said. We have to make sure that there are mechanisms in place to deal with what we already have which is an anxious generation and an addicted generation of children to social media."A major concern for social media users of all ages is the legislations potential privacy implications.Age estimation technology has proved inaccurate, so digital identification appears to be the most likely option for assuring a user is at least 16.The skeptical internet expertTama Leaver, professor of internet studies at Curtin University, fears that the government will make the platforms hold the users identification data.The government has already said the onus will be on the platforms, rather than on children or their parents, to ensure everyone meets the age limit.The worst possible outcome seems to be the one that the government may be inadvertently pushing towards, which would be that the social media platforms themselves would end up being the identity arbiter, Leaver said.They would be the holder of identity documents which would be absolutely terrible because they have a fairly poor track record so far of holding on to personal data well, he added.The platforms will have a year once the legislation has become law to work out how the ban can be implemented.Ryan, who divides her time between Adelaide in South Australia and Fort Worth, Texas, said privacy concerns should not stand in the way of removing children from social media.What is the cost if we dont? If we dont put the safety of our children ahead of profit and privacy? she asked.More Must-Reads from TIMEWhere Trump 2.0 Will Differ From 1.0How Elon Musk Became a KingmakerThe PowerAnd Limitsof Peer SupportThe 100 Must-Read Books of 2024Column: If Optimism Feels Ridiculous Now, Try HopeThe Future of Climate Action Is Trade PolicyFXs Say NothingIs the Must-Watch Political Thriller of 2024Merle Bombardieri Is Helping People Make the Baby DecisionContact us at letters@time.com

Home Tech Weekly Roundup: Top 5 News from the Week You Cant Miss News Tech Weekly Roundup: Top 5 News from the Week You Cant Miss7 min read Published: November 26, 2024 Key TakeawaysGoogle blocked 1000+ pro-Chinese sites that were spreading Chinese propaganda.Amazon decided to invest an additional $4 billion in Anthropic, bringing its total investment in the company to $8 billion.Amazon and Google mobile browsers might be under probe by UK regulators.Thousands of Amazon workers across the US, UK, Germany, and 17 other countries have decided to go on strike this Black Friday.Amid rising threats from Russia, the UK is seeking collaboration with its NATO allies to amp up its defenses against cyber threats.If you had a busy week and couldnt keep up with the latest happenings in the tech and business industry, weve got you covered. Heres a quick recap of the top 5 news from the week.Google Blocked a Number of Chinese Propaganda WebsitesGoogles Threat Intelligence Group recently revealed that it blocked over 1,000 news sites from Google Discover and Google News since 2022.These sites were backed by four small Chinese PR firms that spread pro-Chinese propaganda news at the order of an anonymous client:Times NewswireShanghai Haixun TechnologyDurinbridgeShenzhen Bowen MediaOut of these 4, Shanghai Haixun Technology dominated with more than 600 domains in its name, all of which were spreading the same propaganda content. All the 600 domains have now been removed by Google.These sites managed to stay in hiding for this long by pretending to be local news sites. They even published localized news content along with their propaganda campaign, which ranged from press releases to conspiracy theories, to appear genuine.According to Google, these PR firms pretended to be working independently. But in reality, they were all in this together. The tech giant has named this network of PR firms Glassbridge but they are yet to identify its leader (or if theres one at all).This isnt the first time that Google has caught illegitimate websites spreading pro-China content and it certainly wont be the last. For instance, another similar group known as Dragonbridge was also recently discovered, spreading similar pro-China content.Apple and Googles Mobile Browsers May Soon Be Under Probe from UK RegulatorsThe U.K.s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) might consider launching a probe into Google and Apples mobile browser market.On Friday, the regulator published a report based on the findings of an independent inquiry group which was asked by the CMA to carry out an in-depth review of the mobile browser market in the UK.Based on its findings, the group suggested that the CMA should take a closer look at Apple and Google and investigate their activities under the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC).What Exactly Did Apple & Google Do To Provoke This Decision?The DMCC is an anti-competitive law that prevents companies from gaining an unfair advantage in the market.As per the groups report, Apples stringent Apple Store rules make it difficult for app developers to deliver new features to users. Some of the app developers also complained that they would like to be able to offer their apps outside of the Apple App Store. But theres no such provision on iOS devices right now.As for Google, the group found its revenue-sharing agreement with Apple to be problematic. As per this deal, the iPhone maker would make Google the default search engine on all its devices.Apple reacted to this news and denied all the findings by the group. It even added that the intervention of DMCC might hamper user privacy and make it difficult for Apple to continue creating the type of technology that sets it apart from others.Read More: Google Has Illegal Monopoly over Internet Search, US Judge RulesAmazon Decides to Invest Another $4 Billion In AnthropicOn Friday, Amazon announced that it has decided to invest another $4 billion in the AI startup Anthropic, bringing its total investment in the company to $8 billion.The company will start by making an initial transfer of $1.3 billion and the rest will follow soon.In addition to that, Amazon also decided to make AWS the primary cloud and training partner of Anthropic. This means from now on, most Anthropic models will be trained on AWS Trainium and Inferentia chips.This is a win-win deal for both companies. For Anthropic, the benefit is pretty clear. The artificial intelligence industry is fiercely competitive with big leaders like OpenAI and Google dominating the market. At a time like this, startups like Anthropic could use all the help they get.As for Amazon, this partnership will allow AWS customers early access to an interesting Anthropic feature that will allow them to tune up their data using Claude (Anthropics AI chatbot).Its important to note that despite this $8 billion investment, Amazon is still a minority investor in the company and doesnt have a seat on the board and we dont know if this status quo will change anytime soon.Especially because it looks like Google is also interested in Anthropic. Just last year, it confirmed that it has a 10% stake in the startup and has decided to invest an additional $2 billion in it.Thousands of Amazon Workers Have Decided to Go On Strike on Black FridayBlack Friday is the busiest day of the year for every retail company. But unfortunately for Amazon, at a time when it would need extra hands to manage the rush, thousands of workers have decided to go on strike instead.This includes warehouse workers and delivery drivers from over 20+ countries such as the UK, the US, and Germany.The protest is being led by the Swiss-based UNI Global Union and Progressive International. It has three main purposes:Amazons relentless pursuit of profit comes at a cost to workers, the environment, and democracy. Christy Hoffman, the general secretary of UNI Global UnionA spokesperson from Amazon UK has addressed this news and said that they are already taking multiple green initiatives to promote sustainability. For instance, the company is now the largest buyer of renewable energy.The spokesperson also added that while they are always open to feedback and willing to adapt, the company remains proud of what they are already offering their workers i.e. competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a safe working environment for all.UK Seeks Collaboration with NATO Allies to Fight Against Rising Cyber Threat from RussiaUKs Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden has announced that Britain is planning to counter the rising cyber threat from Russia with a dedicated AI security lab.For that, it is seeking collaboration with its NATO allies as well as the Five Eyes countries (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S.). The laboratory will receive an initial funding of 8.22 million ($10.3 million) from the government itself. In the future, they are hoping that other organizations (and hopefully its allies) might contribute to it. As for its purpose, itll be responsible for developing advanced cyber defense tools and improving intelligence sharing among its NATO allies.In the official release, McFadden said that the threat of AI in international warfare is no longer a concern of the distant future. In fact, its a daily reality that needs urgent attention from NATO members.This announcement follows in the footsteps of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill which was introduced by the UK government in July to protect public services, especially critical infrastructure, from cyber attacks.Add Techreport to Your Google News Feed Get the latest updates, trends, and insights delivered straight to your fingertips. Subscribe now! 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Bottom line: Although you may not be familiar with indie game developer Humanoid Origin, you've undoubtedly heard of its founder, Casey Hudson, former Bioware general manager. Opening a studio is challenging. Keeping one open in a time of industry consolidation is even more difficult. Canadian game development studio Humanoid Origin announced it is shutting down. The company posted to its LinkedIn account that, in addition to the general decline of the industry, it has run out of funding to continue operations."Earlier today, we informed our staff that Humanoid Origin will be shutting down," the post reads. "Despite efforts to shield the studio from broader challenges in the industry, an unexpected shortfall of funding left us unable to sustain operations."The news is disheartening as Humanoid Origin showed promise when Mass Effect Director Casey Hudson announced the studio in 2021. He said its first project would be an "all-new" AAA narrative-driven sci-fi adventure. It was an exciting prospect for gamers who have been getting primarily remakes of old games lately.Unfortunately, making original AAA-quality titles is daunting and expensive, especially in the current economic climate. It's likely a factor of why we're seeing so many developers pump out content we have already played in years past. As an independent developer, shooting for the stars without the backing of a large publisher is nearly impossible right now. So, in that respect, the closure is not all that surprising.What is surprising is how fast Humanoid Origin's fall came. According to IGN, the studio's most recent job postings were in May. So, in six months, the developer went from hiring to going out of business. However, the company said it won't leave its employees hung out to dry. It wants to help the team find work in other studios or companies that could use their talents."We're heartbroken that we will not be able to bring our new science-fiction universe to completion," the studio wrote. "Our main concern at this time, however, is for our team, and we are committed to supporting them in their transition to new employment."It is unclear what will happen to Human Origin's unfinished project. The studio did not reveal how far along the effort was, but if there are enough assets, even if they are in the early stages, the studio could conceivably sell them to another studio. However, without at least some of the crew who created it, it's not likely to live up to Hudson's vision.Interestingly, the studio's website is still up as if nothing is amiss. It's relatively barebones but has a few pieces of concept art presumably related to the now-canceled game. We've included them here for posterity because the company will ultimately shutter the website soon.

TL;DR: The same team that brought Ocarina of Time to PC is now secretly working on yet another high-profile port of a Nintendo 64 classic. Star Fox 64 is about to become much more enjoyable on computer than traditional emulation. Harbour Masters 64 recently announced on its Discord server the latest project it has been secretly working on for a few months. Starship is a fan-made PC port of Star Fox 64, the classic shooter on-rails released by Nintendo in 1997 for the Nintendo 64 console.Harbour Masters 64 is a well-established name in N64 PC ports. The team previously released a PC version of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, providing fans and younger gamers with all the bells and whistles of a proper PC remake, including support for high-res 3D graphics and higher frame rates.Sonic Dreamcaster, Samplywx, and other developers chimed in on Discord, noting that they have worked on Starship over the last several months. They are now confident enough to showcase their progress to outsiders. A Star Fox speedrunner known as "Rakanai" recently streamed a Starship beta on Twitch and YouTube, confirming that some parts of the game are not fully playable yet and that multiplayer is still missing.Harbour Masters 64 is known for building ports by decompiling a game's source code, which is time-consuming in and of itself. A native port born from decompilation can usually provide a significantly better gaming experience, with support for high-resolution 3D graphics and higher frame rates, rendering filters, ultrawide monitors, and more. Modding and lower hardware requirements are also part of the mix.Rakanai stated that Harbour Masters 64 plans to release the final version of Starship/Star Fox 64 for PC in December. Users must still own a copy of Star Fox 64 to avoid any potential legal backlash. // Related Stories"Native ports are, like emulation, perfectly legal you still have to supply your own ROM to run native ports like Starship," said PC Gamer writer Ted Litchfield.However, as recent events have shown, Nintendo could still attempt to shut down the Starship project, as the company is very hawkish with its IPs. The Japanese company recently tried to forbid Switch emulation on PCs despite using SNES emulators on its gaming museum Windows machines. That said, Ship of Harkinian, the PC port of Ocarina of Time, is still available for download on GitHub after two years, so Starship should be safe, too.

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html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" Table of ContentsTable of ContentsFuncid 6 ft Pink Artificial Christmas Tree $60 $200 70% offCostway 9 ft Pre-Lit Premium Snow Flocked Hinged Artificial Christmas Tree $180 $399 55% offHykolity 6.5 ft Pre-Lit Christmas Tree $120 $160 25% offNational Tree Company Pre-Lit Artificial Mini Christmas Tree $47 $80 42% offGREATDAY 7 ft Artificial Pre-Lit Rotating Christmas Tree $199 $317 37% offHow to choose a Christmas tree on Black FridayHow we chose these Christmas tree Black Friday dealsUpdate 11/26/24: Black Friday isnt here quite yet, but weve already found some excellent discounts on Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes. If you want to avoid the chaos of the holiday season, youre going to want to take advantage of these savings. Well continue to update this list with the best Black Friday Christmas tree deals throughout the sale event.Most people look forward to Black Friday because of the huge discounts on all kinds of products. However, you shouldnt forget that the shopping event, which will officially launch on November 29, will also provide a great opportunity to purchase your decorations for the holidays. In fact, weve already started seeing some early Black Friday Christmas tree deals that are worth buying, and weve rounded up our favorite ones below.After buying from these Black Friday deals, you may want to think about what to place under your new Christmas tree (think gaming laptop, Nintendo Switch games and accessories, Apple products, and more!). If you want to make sure that youre able to pocket the savings and that everything you purchase arrives long before Christmas, you should complete your transactions as soon as possible.Related$200 70% offImage used with permission by copyright holderThe Funcid 6 ft Pink Artificial Christmas Tree may be basic, but it certainly doesnt look like it with its striking color that will let you mix things up for the holidays. Its made of PVC material thats non-flammable and non-allergic, and its constructed in three sections, so its easy to set up. Its on sale with a huge 70% discount, which is equivalent to savings of $140.$399 55% offCostwayIf you want a large tree for the holidays, check out the Costway 9 ft Pre-Lit Premium Snow Flocked Hinged Artificial Christmas Tree, which is on sale for less than half-price following a 55% discount that results in savings of $219. Its equipped with 550 LED lights with a warm white color, its realistic flocked snow brings the winter into your living room, and it features an easy-to-assemble hinged design.$160 25% offHykolityThe Hykolity 6.5 ft Pre-Lit Christmas Tree is filled with 350 LED lights that change their colors, with 10 modes that you can cycle through using its foot pedal. The Christmas tree features 1,100 branch tips for a full-bodied and genuine look, and the sturdy metal stand provides stability. It will be yours at $40 off, following a 25% discount.$80 42% offNational Tree CompanyThe National Tree Company Pre-Lit Artificial Mini Christmas Tree, which is 20% off for a discount of $16, is only 4 feet tall with a base measuring 31 inches in diameter. However, within its miniature frame are 100 white lights that are strung on the tree before packaging, so you dont have to set them up yourself. The pre-attached, hinged branches drop-down for a simple setup, and they fold back just as easily when its time to store the Christmas tree.$317 37% offGREATDAYThe GREATDAY 7 ft Artificial Pre-Lit Rotating Christmas Tree comes with a 360-degree rotating stand to bring movement to your holiday decorations. You can access the feature through its remote, which also allows you to manage its 500 LED lights. The Christmas tree, which has 1,000 branch tips and a hassle-free design, is down by $68 after a 21% discount.Christmas trees are meant to showcase your familys holiday spirit, so before anything else, you should get one that matches their personality. Whether that means a Christmas tree that stands loud and proud, or a miniature tree thats filled with colorful lights, you should know that its for your family the moment that you see it. Fortunately, with Christmas trees coming in all shapes and sizes, theres surely something that will catch your attention.For technical matters, youll have to consider the height of the Christmas tree that youre going to get. You dont want it to be so small that it doesnt look festive in a large living room, nor do you want it to be too big that it overshadows everything else. You should also think about whether you want a simple Christmas tree that you can fill with decorations yourself or one thats already fitted with trinkets and lights so it will be easy to assemble when it arrives and store once the season is over.First and foremost, our priority is finding the best Black Friday Christmas tree deals for you in terms of value. That means either the lowest prices possible for Christmas trees without sacrificing quality or the largest discounts on premium Christmas trees that knock their prices down to within your budget range. Simply put, when we created this roundup of offers, we want you to feel like a winner once youve completed your purchase of any of these bargains.There are so many amazing Black Friday Christmas tree deals across all the different retailers that it was hard to narrow down our recommendations to our list above. We ensured that all of the Christmas tree makers recommended on our list are reliable and will last for many holiday seasons to come. You shouldnt have to consider disposing of your new Christmas tree at the end of the holiday season it should last for years for a nice return on your investment.More Unmissable Deals

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