Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost.Request your EXTENDED TRIALtoday and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple.Many people in the Apple ecosystem love to stay on the latest and great iPhones, iPads, and Macs. If youre trading in an old iPhone to one of your carriers, have you ever wondered what happens to them? Especially in recent years, old iPhones continue to offer a ton of value to new people, so I recently talked with the team at Assurant to learn more about their new facilities.When you trade in a device, its easy to think the story ends there, but thats just the beginning. Behind the scenes, companies like Assurant play a critical role in breathing new life into your old tech. Their latest facility, a 259,000-square-foot Innovation and Device Care Center in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, shows the scale and sophistication of todays device lifecycle process.Assurants new Nashville-area center, which doubles the size of their previous site in La Vergne, is set to process and repurpose millions of devices yearly. At this facility, about 800 people test, refurbish and prepare devices for new users or responsibily recycle if theyre beyond repair. In 2023 alone, their efforts kept 1.16M metric tons of carbon emissions out of the atmosphere. Its a massive impact from the devices users once thought were bound for the trash.Once a device reaches Assurants Device Care Center, it goes through a series of carefully calibrated processes, many powered by AI and automation. A team of engineers works on-site to constantly improve these systems, using robotics and machine learning to enhance efficiency and quality. From diagnostics to software wipes, to component replacement and beyond, each step is part of a streamlined process designed to give devices a new purpose, often extending their lives by years.While others may outsource, this new facility demonstrates our investments in innovative technologies and our people, allowing us to continuously improve our customer and employee experiences by owning every step in the process, said Biju Nair, EVP and president, Global Connected Living and International. These investments, along with our talented team, contribute to greater sustainability in the connected device ecosystem by efficiently supplying the global secondary device market.Centrally located and in close proximity to our states capital, Mt. Juliet is primed to support Assurant and the opening of its new Innovation and Device Care Center, said Stuart C. McWhorter, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Assurant will benefit from Nashvilles thriving tech talent pool and access to top-tier research institutions while also having the local support and resources needed for continued growth in Wilson County. I thank Assurant for its decision to stay in Tennessee, and we look forward to seeing the success that follows todays grand opening.But Assurant isnt just focused on refurbishing; its also making a significant investment in the future of the Tennessee region. The companys $100,000 grant to Middle Tennessee State University will help fund the Assurant Engineering Innovation Lab, which will support the training of future engineers in mechatronics and automation. This investment underlines the ongoing shift toward a circular economy in tech, where keeping devices in circulation as long as possible is both a business model and an environmental mission.So, the next time you trade in an iPhone or iPad, remember that it likely ends up in a place like Assurants repair center, where its given a chance to power another persons workor at least help spare the planet a few more grams of waste.Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost.Request your EXTENDED TRIALtoday and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple.Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. 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Tesla's plant in Austin, Texas has been leaking huge amounts of hazardous wastewater into the city's sewer, violating local environmental guidelines.As detailed in public records obtained by the Wall Street Journal, the Elon Musk-led company also allowed a massive casting furnace to spew toxins into the airThese environmental problems continued to be a problem for months. While Tesla bosses were aware of them, they forced employees to come up with short-term fixes, according to the report, all in an effort to avoid slowing down production.The news once again highlights Musk's disregard for environmental regulations. Now that he's aligned himself with president-elect Donald Trump, Musk has vowed to "delete the mountain of choking regulations that do not serve the greater good" as part of his so-called "Department of Government Efficiency," or DOGE.In short, Tesla's egregious environmental shortcomings underscore the conflict of interest as the mercurial CEO attempts to dismantle the environmental rules by which his companies currently have to abide.It also marks a turning point for a billionaire who once was seen as a pioneer in renewable energy and an ally of environmental causes.According to the WSJ, Tesla's factory in Fremont, California has gotten more warnings for air pollution rule violations than almost any other car plant in the state. Over just the past five years, the factory violated air pollution permits 112 times and failed to address shortcomings with equipment designed to minimize emissions.Meanwhile in Austin, employees were afraid to speak up over environmental concerns, citing fears of being fired."Tesla repeatedly asked me to lie to the government so that they could operate without paying for proper environmental controls," one environmental compliance staffer said, according to a 2024 memo obtained by the WSJ.The EPA's criminal-enforcement division has since opened an inquiry into the staffer's allegations.While production was ramping up at the Texas factory, a massive six-acre pond of wastewater was slowly being directed into Austin's sewer system, without Tesla ever getting permission.During rainstorms, Tesla even dumped chemicals into the nearby Colorado River, turning it an alarming shade of brown.After the unnamed environmental compliance staffer refused a Tesla executive's request to lobby Austin's water regulator to downplay its frequent violations of chemical limits, the staffer was abruptly fired.It's a sad reality for a company that was once hailed as popularizing the answer to gas-guzzling combustion engines.In his 2006 "Master Plan," Musk promised to help "expedite the move from a mine-and-burn hydrocarbon economy towards a solar electric economy, which I believe to be the primary, but not exclusive, sustainable solution."Any references to the plan were quietly deleted from Tesla's website in August highlighting the EV maker and its CEO's newfound disregard for the environment and the rules that were created to protect it.More on Tesla: Tesla Deletes Elon Musk's "Master Plan"Share This Article

Looking for the most recent Wordle answer?Click here for today's Wordle hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Connections and Strands puzzles.There are plenty of otheronline word gamesnow, but I still play the New York TimesWordlegame every day. These days, it's not only an old friend, it's also a nice warm-up for Connections, Strands and the rest.Also, we'veranked all the letters in the alphabet by popularity, if you want to use this list to decide on your best start words.Everyday Wordle tipsI've written a lot about Wordle -- fromcovering its 1,000th wordto my list of thebest starter wordsto ahelpful two-step strategyto news aboutcontroversial word changes. I've even rounded upwhat I learned playing the hit online word puzzle for a full year. If you're rethinking your need for the actual answer, you might try tips from one of those stories.Still need a starter word? One person told me they just look around and choose a five-letter object they've spotted as their starter word -- such as COUCH or CHAIR. I tend to stick to starter words that have the most popular letters used in English words. I like TRAIN as a starter, though I have a friend who uses TRAIL. I've read that peopleuse the financial term ROATE, but I like to use words I actually know.What is Wordle?If you read this far, you know how to play. You have six chances to guess a five-letter word, and the game gives you feedback as to whether the letters you've guessed are in the puzzle or not, and if they're in the same spot where you guessed they are. The New York Timesbought the game from creator Josh Wardlefor seven figures in 2022. Wardle famously created the game for his partner, and let her narrow down the 12,000 five-letter words in the English language to just 2,500, creating the database of answers. It was convenient, too, that he has a name that plays off "word."A Times spokesperson told me it lists the very first Wordle as appearing on June 19, 2021, and the papercelebrated the game's 1,000th word on March 15. Spoiler: That 1,000th word was ERUPT. As in, "Dad will erupt if the Wordle is so tough he loses his streak." Today's Wordle hints Before we show you today'sWordleanswer, we'll give you some hints. If you don't want a spoiler, look away now.Wordle hint No. 1: RepeatsToday's Wordle answer has no repeated letters.Wordle hint No. 2: VowelsThere are three vowels in today's Wordle answer.Wordle hint No. 3: First letterToday's Wordle answer begins with the letter M.Wordle hint No. 4: Last letterToday's Wordle answer ends with a vowel.Wordle hint No. 5: MeaningToday's Wordle answer refers to a pinkish color.TODAY'S WORDLE ANSWERToday's Wordle answer is MAUVE.Yesterday's Wordle answerYesterday's Wordle answer, Nov. 30, No. 1,260, was DOGMA.Recent Wordle answersNov. 26, No. 1,256: WITCHNov. 27, No. 1,257: SLANGNov. 28, No. 1,258: CHOCKNov. 29, No. 1,259: HIPPO

Looking for the most recent Strands answer?Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Connections puzzles.Strands doesn't get as much attention as its New York Times game siblingsWordleandConnections, but it can be just as challenging and entertaining. Strands just moved out of beta, so it's now in the New York Times' official Games app, which might bring it more fans. I go into depth about therules for Strands in this story.If you're looking for today's Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visitCNET's NYT puzzle hints page.Read more:NYT Connections Turns 1: These Are the 5 Toughest Puzzles So FarHow to play NYT Strands1.Use today's theme to look for words relating to that topic. See one? Drag or click the letters in order. Click on the last letter twice to submit your guess. If you've found a theme word, it'll light up in blue and stay that way.2.Other words you find are considered hint words that give you clues to the theme words. Find three hint words (they must have at least four letters each) and the game will reward you by showing you a theme word. But if you can't unscramble it, find three more hint words and the game will highlight the theme word's letters in order.3.Hunt for thespangram, a special theme word that spans the entire puzzle, though it could flow across or top to bottom. It summarizes the puzzle theme.4.When you're done, you'll have used every letter on the board in either a theme word or spangram. Theme words fill the entire board and do not overlap.Hint for today's Strands puzzleToday's Strands theme is:Old hang-upsIf that doesn't help you, here's a clue: You might still have one.Clue words to unlock in-game hintsYour goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle's theme. If you're stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints, but any words of four or more letters that you find will work:VEER, PHONE, PHONER, CADS, NADS, HADS, TIRE, LONE, LONER, RING, REST, HANDAnswers for today's Strands puzzleThese are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you've got all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers:DIAL, CRADLE, RINGER, SWITCH, HANDSET, RECEIVERToday's Strands spangramToday's Strands spangram isROTARY PHONE. To find it, start with the R that's four letters down on the far right column, and wind across. The completed NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 1, 2024. NYT/Screenshot by CNET

What we've been playing - sequel prep, nostalgic horror, and birdsA few of the things that have us hooked this week.Image credit: Eurogamer / Croxel Games Feature by Robert Purchese Associate Editor Additional contributions byIan Higton, and Katharine CastlePublished on Nov. 30, 2024 30th NovemberHello! Welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little bit about some of the games we've been playing over the past few days. This week, we cram ahead of what could be one of this year's biggest sequel releases, we draw attention to an excellent nostalgia-drenched horror game, and, um, birds - lots of birds.Catch up with the older editions of this column in our What We've Been Playing archive.Path of Exile, PCI've been doing a bit of Path of Exile swatting ahead of the imminent early access arrival of the sequel, Path of Exile 2, and it's striking how old the first game feels. I don't say that to throw any kind of shade: POE1 has done tremendous things in the action RPG genre, and it was a small project that grew and grew - it didn't arrive with the fanfare or production values POE2 does. But playing it after playing something like Diablo 4, which has extraordinary production values of its own, definitely highlights how much time has passed. POE1 is so awkward by comparison.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. You can't, for instance, seamlessly swap between mouse and keyboard controls and a controller, which I think you can do in almost any game now as standard. You have to quit to the main menu and then specify the control method you want to use instead. You can't independently move a character around with WASD keys while you use the mouse to click and attack, either, which feels really restrictive and weird. And look, I get it, these are elbowy bits that fade into insignificance as you embrace the eccentricities dozens of hours in, but they still contribute to a feeling of how timely a sequel now is.It's a fascinating prospect, POE2, it's got everything going for it - a developer in red-hot form and with resources, and with enormous good will from its playerbase. And it's got interesting ideas like having POE1 and POE2 live side by side and share a cosmetics store, so one doesn't override or cannibalise the other. Will this mean POE2 will feel more secure in being different, or will it still be beholden in design to POE1?Perhaps more importantly, will a newer Path of Exile game do a better job of onboarding a 2024 audience than Path of Exile 1 currently does? It has to, right - how can it not? And if it does, what will that mean for the millions of Diablo 4 players kicking around looking for something new to do? POE has been chomping at Diablo's heels for years now, will POE2 be the moment it gobbles it up?-BertieTormenture, PCIan plays Tormenture.Watch on YouTubeI love nostalgia. If I could, I'd grind nostalgia into a fine powder and snort it from the top of my ZX Spectrum +3's disk drive. Unfortunately, nostalgia lacks a physical form so I can't actually do that. Instead I consume my nostalgia like normal people do, by reading things like Retro Gamer or watching episodes of Bad Influence on YouTube.Or. Orrr... Ill get my fix by playing games like Tormenture, a sadly underappreciated gem from Spanish developers Croxel Studios, that combines retro gaming memories and 80s nostalgia and then mixes them with a modern and excitingly fresh take on the horror genre.Simply put, Tormenture is a game within a game. When you load it up, youre met with gameplay that's a direct homage to Adventure on the Atari 2600 - a yellow castle, a small square to control, and little to no clue as to how to proceed. This is all covered by a lovely layer of simulated CRT scanlines because, after you work out the first few puzzles you're confronted with, the camera pulls out of the TV to reveal you're actually playing (in first-person) as a child sat crossed legged on the floor, in a small 80's bedroom.That room is full of nostalgia, too. There's a Speak and Spell, a Guess Who, a tape player, and all of these things play into the game in surprisingly creepy ways. To say more about the events that unfold would risk spoiling the game for you but, vibe-wise, think Stranger Things meets Zelda, with a delightful dose of Tunic-style "oh shit! I get it now!" discovery sprinkled liberally on top.What I really like about Tormenture is how its puzzles, and their solutions, keep on surprising throughout the six hours or so it takes to finish it. It's genuinely unsettling at times, too, using the dual-layers of game-within-a-game and game-outside-a-game to create an atmosphere that captures perfectly the feeling of being up past your bedtime and playing a terrifying horror in full knowledge your parents could walk in at any time and give you a bollocking - although in the world of Tormenture, your parents would be the last of your worries...Tormenture is on sale on Steam right now too, by the way - 25 percent off until December the 4th - so if you're a fan of horror and nostalgia, go treat yourself, because this looks like it might otherwise slip under the radar.-Ian 'jorts' Higton30 Birds, PCGawgeous.Watch on YouTubeI've been playing lots of short indie games this week, but my favourite has hands down been the gorgeous 30 Birds. Steeped in Persian culture and mythology, it's a window into a world we don't often get to see very much in games these days (Prince of Persia aside, of course), but more than that, it's just so bloomin' gorgeous to look at, too. Set on a world of actual paper lanterns where characters curl and peel round the edges of each panel, every scene is sumptuously realised, and there are splashes of colour absolutely everywhere. It's one of the most evocative worlds I've had the pleasure to be in all year, and the plot of the game is equally charming as well.After the godlike phoenix Simurgh gets captured by a man known only as The Scientist, this gentle mystery adventure sees a young detective called Zig become embroiled on a quest to find the 30 birds of the game's title so they can prepare a ritual to bring Simurgh back to safety. It's a wonderfully freeform kind of story, letting you loose to visit its four main lantern districts however you see fit. There are some light puzzles to engage in before you can win over the bird in question once you find them, but most of these little mini-episodes are just brilliantly daft and idiosyncratic in their own right. They're not so much puzzles as strange little interludes that add just a bit more texture to the world's wider canvas.It's a real little treat of a game, and at just five or so hours, it's also something you can easily polish off in a weekend and say, 'Cor (or should that be 'Caw'?), that was really quite lovely, wasn't it?' So I implore you go and play 30 Birds. I promise you won't regret it.-Katharine

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereFortnite OG Pass is a new addition to Chapter 6. Epic Games revealed that Chapter 1 Season 1 is making a return this month, and it will have its own pass. However, this pass will not be the same as the one released with the first season of a new chapter. Instead, it will have unique skins based on cosmetics released in the very first season of the video game.The new pass will come out on Friday, December 6, and heres whats waiting for us in it.What skins will be included in the Fortnite OG Pass?The first season of Fortnite only had two skins, Aerial Assault Trooper and Renegade Raider. This was a few months before Epic Games released the very first Battle Pass, a progression system that would be used for many years to come. Considering that only two skins were available in the first season, its no surprise that the game creator is bringing their remixed versions with the OG Pass.Besides them, a new version of Skull Trooper will also come out. Skull Trooper is the first skin that was added to Fortnites Item Shop and is certainly one of the most iconic characters. Interestingly, the Fortnite OG Pass may also feature a new version of Raven, even though this skin was first released in Chapter 1 Season 3. However, this hasnt been confirmed yet by Epic.The Fortnite OG Pass will bring a few new skins. Image by VideoGamerAt the moment, we dont know the price of the Fortnite OG Pass. However, it will likely cost 1,000 V-Bucks, the same as the Chapter 6 Battle Pass. Furthermore, both seasonal passes will be included in Fortnite Crew, which has gone through a major rehaul with the release of the new chapter.Epic Games will release more information about the OG Pass before it comes out on December 6. Its important to note that the OG mode will be separate and will bring the pre-Tilted island back to the game. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereThe downtime for Fortnite Chapter 6 isnt going to be short, Epic Games revealed. In fact, it will be one of the longest the game has ever had. Servers will go down on Saturday night Eastern Time and are expected to be up early morning. However, this downtime could be even longer, as Epic doesnt always show the correct estimate.If you are looking forward to playing the new Fortnite season, youll have to wait beyond 10 PM ET. However, it will certainly be worth it, as it will bring a lot of new content.How long will Fortnite Chapter 6 downtime last?Every major update brings new downtime, resulting in server maintenance. Downtime usually lasts for two to three hours, although there are some exceptions. Several times, downtime lasted more than eight hours, and it appears that this will be the case once again. According to Epic Games Public Status, Fortnite downtime will last eight hours this time.The game creator will take servers down on Saturday at 10 PM for eight hours. The server status page shows downtime ending at 6 AM ET on Sunday, making it one of the longest maintenance periods. To make the situation worse, the server maintenance could be even longer, since Epic Games doesnt always predict it correctly.The upcoming Fortnite downtime could be one of the longest. Image by VideoGamerConsidering that the update brings a new chapter, its no surprise that servers will be down for so long. While the update should come out shortly after 10 PM, the game wont be playable for an extended period. This means that no part of it will be available, from Battle Royale and Reload to Creative and Save the World.If youd like to know more information about Fortnite servers, consider visiting FortniteStatus on X (formerly Twitter). This page provides valuable information regarding server maintenance and is the best source for general problems in the game. FortnitePlatform(s):Android, iOS, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter9VideoGamerSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

Vietnam said on Saturday that it will build a US$67 billion high-speed railway from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, in a much-needed boost to infrastructure that is expected to drive growth and enhance its reputation among foreign investors.AdvertisementThe railway, which will stretch more than 1,500 kilometres (930 miles) from the capital in the north to the countrys business hub in the south, will reduce the current journey time by rail from 30 hours to around five.The national assembly voted to approve a resolution on investment policies for the high-speed railway project on the north-south axis, said a statement on the National Assemblys website.Vietnams transport infrastructure is considered relatively weak, with a road network struggling to keep up with demand and an underdeveloped rail system.The expressway density is one of the lowest in the region, although Vietnam is pushing to expand it, while road transport costs are among the highest.AdvertisementThe country is an increasingly favoured destination for foreign businesses looking for an alternative to China, but low-quality infrastructure is seen as holding back surging investment.

Black Friday came and went, but the sales are still going on. In fact, the online discounts are heating up the closer we get to Cyber Monday. We're going through all sales right now and finding the tech items still on sale, so you know what you're seeing is, literally, the best buy.Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updatesOur favorite Black Friday Best Buy deals Amazon/ZDNETLG 65-inch Class C4 Series evo 4K TV for $1,500 (save $300): The high color accuracy, perfect contrast, and wide viewing angles of this OLED display TV come with an amazing price drop.Apple 10.2-Inch iPad (64GB) for $200 (save $130): Highlights of this ninth-generation iPad include a Retina display with 2160 x 1620 resolution, an A13 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, front- and rear-facing cameras, and up to 10 hours of battery life.Sonance Mag Series Outdoor Rock Speaker System for $500 (save $500): This discreet, weather-resistant audio solution blends seamlessly into outdoor environments, with two satellite rock speakers and a 10" rock woofer for immersive, full-bodied audio in any backyard or garden setting.Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G-Sync Gaming Monitor for $200 (save $150): Grab this high-performance display featuring a fast 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, G-Sync compatibility, and a stunning Full HD IPS panel.TCL 65-inch Class Q5 Series 4K TV for $350 (save $200): One of the best budget TVs features 4K video resolution, a decent QLED panel that gets bright and colorful, and Fire TV software.College Football 25 Standard Edition - PlayStation 5 for $30 (save $40): A college football video game is back for the first time in a decade, and now you can catch it on sale for more than 50% off.Nextbase iQ 4K Smart Dash Cam for $500 (save $200): In addition to Emergency SOS, Smart Sense Parking, and hands-free voice control, this dash cam has both front- and cabin-facing cameras, making it an essential tool for the driver in your life.ASUS ROG Ally 7" Gaming Handheld for $500 (save $150): Get games on the go with this Windows-powered gaming handheld with the latest Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and 120Hz full HD display.Canon - EOS R100 4K Video Mirrorless Camera for $350 (save $250): Canon's smallest and lightest EOS R series camera, this is a fantastic option for every day shooting or for content creation. Best Buy laptop deals Best Buy/ZDNETLenovo Flex 3 15.6-inch Touch-Screen Chromebook Laptop for $329 (save $150): This versatile 2-in-1 laptop has a 15.6-inch FHD touchscreen display, an Intel Pentium Silver N6000 processor, 8GB RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage.Samsung Galaxy Book4 15.6-inch FHD Laptop for $530 (save $370): For 16GB of memory, a powerful Intel Core 7 processor, and 512GB SSD, this is a substantial deal at a great discount.HP 17.3-inch Full HD AMD Ryzen 5 Laptop for $350 (save $280): Its fast AMD Ryzen 5 processor combined with high-def visuals on a gargantuan screen make this a deal worth considering.ASUS 14-inch Intel Celeron N4500 Laptop for $110 (save $70): Right now you can get this starter laptop designed for light-duty work for less than the cost of your monthly electric bill.Acer 15.6-inch Aspire 3 Touch Display Laptop for $350 (save $250): Powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 quad-core processor, the Aspire 3 delivers smooth multitasking capabilities and reliable performance with 8GB RAM and a 512GB SSD.HP Envy 2-in-1 16 for $900 (save $450): A 2-in-1 laptop featuring a 2K touchscreen display, an Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, and 2TB SSD.Lenovo Ideapad 1 15 for $420 (save $380): A budget-friendly 2-in-1 laptop with a 15.6-inch touchscreen display, AMD Ryzen 7 5700U CPU, 512GB SSD, and integrated AMD Radeon graphics.MacBook Air M2 13-inch for $749 (save $250): An older generation MacBook Air that still has plenty to offer, like a 256GB SSD, 18-hour battery, and Thunderbolt support.HP Victus 15 for $430 (save $370): A budget-friendly gaming laptop built with an AMD Ryzen 5 7535HC CPU, 8GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, and AMD Radeon RX 6550M graphics card.Also: The best laptops: Expert testedBest Buy TV deals Samsung/ZDNETSony 65-inch Class Bravia 8 OLED Smart Google TV for $1,700 (save $300): This impressive high-end TV features individual control over 8 million self-illuminating pixels, delivering pure blacks, vibrant colors, and deep contrast for an unparalleled viewing experience.TCL 65-inch Class Q5 Series 4K TV for $350 (save $200): One of the best budget TVs features 4K video resolution, a decent QLED panel that gets bright and colorful, and Fire TV software.Hisense 58-inch U6 Series Quantum ULED Fire TV for $350 (save $100): This budget-friendly, feature-rich television combines 4K resolution, Quantum Dot technology, Dolby Vision HDR, and a user-friendly Google TV interface.Pioneer 65-inch LED 4K UHD Smart Xumo TV for $300 (save $200): Pioneer's affordable and user-friendly TV offers impressive 4K resolution, Dolby Vision HDR10 compatibility, Apple Airplay 2, and an advanced voice remote.Insignia 50-inch Smart Fire TV for $190 (save $110): The Class F30 Series LED 4K UHD TV is a budget-friendly television that offers a high-resolution display and a range of smart features.Samsung 50-inch Crystal UHD 4K Smart Tizen TV for $250 (save $50): As another model in Samsung's DU6900 Series, this TV offers Crystal UHD display, smart features powered by the Tizen operating system, and a sleek design.TCL 98-inch Class QM7-Series 4K QD-Mini LED TV for $2,000 (save $2,000): This 98-inch TV is enormous, but so is the discount (50% off). If you want to go BIG with your viewing experience, there's no denying this is a tremendous deal.Best Buy appliance deals LG/ZDNETLG 7.4 Cu. Ft. Stackable Smart Electric Dryer for $800 (save $300): This energy-efficient dryer features a spacious drum, TurboSteam technology to reduce wrinkles and odors, and AI technology that automatically selects optimal drying settings for enhanced fabric care and convenience.Maytag Dishwasher with Stainless Steel Tub for $530 (save $265): Quiet operation (50 dBA), fingerprint-resistant finish, and an advanced dual power filtration system make this deal a win for $265 off.Insignia 13.8 Cu. Ft. Garage Ready Upright Freezer for $480 (save $270): This stainless steel, energy-efficient storage solution isn't just a freezer; it features adjustable shelves and door bins, temperature alarm and auto-defrost functionality, and the ability to convert between freezer and refrigerator modes.Ninja Prestige Smart XL Air Fryer & Countertop Oven for $250 (save $100): This versatile, high-performance oven features 10 cooking functions and Smart Surround Convection technology for cooking delicious meals with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods.LG 28.7 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator for $1,300 (save $589): With its dual ice maker, IcePlus acceleration technology, and Smart Cooling system, this 3-door refrigerator/freezer offers ample storage and advanced features at a great discount. Whirlpool 24.6 Cu. Ft. Side-by-Side Stainless Steel Refrigerator for $1,100 (save $520): As a spacious and energy-efficient refrigerator, it features adjustable glass shelves, a built-in water and ice dispenser, and a fingerprint-resistant finish.FAQsWhen is Cyber Monday?Cyber Monday is on Dec. 2, which is the Monday immediately following Black Friday (Nov. 29). It's another opportunity for shoppers to take advantage of great deals, especially on online purchases.Are Best Buy deals really better on Black Friday?Yes, Best Buy typically offers some of their best deals during Black Friday, making it a great time to shop for electronics and other items. Many retailers like Best Buy start their holiday sales early in November, so you don't have to wait until the actual day of Black Friday to find a great deal.What's the difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday?Black Friday is best known for its in-store deals, although many retailers also offer deals online. Cyber Monday is the following Monday and focuses more on online shopping, although many brick-and-mortar stores now offer Cyber Monday deals as well. In terms of deals, you may find similar discounts on both days, but Cyber Monday tends to have more deals on smaller items, while Black Friday might have better deals on larger items like TVs or appliances.How did we choose these early Black Friday Best Buy deals?ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy -- devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops.We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we're recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing -- in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.Where can you shop the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?You can find great Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals both in-store and online from many major retailers. These days, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Target all offer a wide range of deals on their websites. Whether you're braving the crowds or clicking your way to savings, there are plenty of options to find great deals during these major shopping events.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. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by category:And more Black Friday deals:Top holiday deals

Black Friday is over, but Walmart still has excellent discounts on top tech, home products, toys, and more right now.