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David Pogue's CES roundup: All you have to remember is one word

The Consumer Electronics Show is the biggest trade show in the Western Hemisphere. If you somehow missed the show this past week—you’re so lucky!

CES a staggeringly huge, crowded, noisy, sensory-overload sort of show. About 3,900 booths fill enough floor space for 35 football fields. Trying to take it all in gets exhausting and expensive.

(It’s even worse if you work for one of the exhibitors; because CES falls at the beginning of January every year, your holidays are neatly ruined every single year.)

Everybody always asks: “What’d you see at CES this year?”

To which I now have a handy answer: an acronym. ARCHIVE.

That stands for Alexa, Robotics, Cars, Health wearables, Internet of Things, VR—and Everything Else.

Alexa Everywhere

A person holds an Echo Dot, the smaller version of the Amazon Echo. Bloomberg via Getty Images.

The Amazon (AMZN) Echo is that black cylinder that sits in your house and responds to voice commands, kind of like Siri for the home. (Here’s my review.) But as though its invention weren’t brilliant enough, Amazon has now persuaded the world that its technology (and its voice character, named Alexa) should be the standard voice-response technology for every appliance on earth.

At CES, we saw Amazon’s Alexa built into refrigerators (LG and Samsung), light switches (Incipio), power strips (Incipio, iDevices, Belkin), lamps (GE), speakers (Omaker), robotic vacuums (Samsung), satellite boxes (Dish), robots (Ubtech, Hubble), TVs (Seiki, Westinghouse, Element), headphones (Sensory), security cameras (Somfy), door locks (ADT), air purifiers (Coway), washers and dryers (Whirlpool), showerheads (Hydrao), cars (Ford), and on and on.

It’s an overwhelming list. It leaves Amazon’s rivals in the dust, staring at their feet and wondering what went wrong.

You know what? Alexa is going to be what saves the Internet of Things.

That, of course, is the annoying name for devices that we can control by pulling out our phones, unlocking them, and opening an app. (Yes, that’s what you have to do just to turn on an IoT lightbulb.) It’s too much hassle, and there are too many complicated, competing apps, for that approach ever to work.

But just talking to your room? “Alexa, is the dryer done yet?” “Alexa, make it two degrees warmer in here.” “Alexa, lock the doors.” “Alexa, I want to watch ‘Rambo.’”… Now that, the masses will love. And master easily.

Sorry, Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Samsung. This time, Amazon wins.

Robotics

The LG Hub Robot & Mini are unveiled during an LG news conference before CES International, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in Las Vegas. AP Photo/John Locher

There were home robots on display at CES—like the Amazon Echo with faces and bodies. There were vacuum robots and lawn-mowing robots. LG displayed a human-height robot designed for airports: You show it your boarding pass, and it offers to “walk” with you to the gate.

But robotics is the key to far more than actual robotics. Robotics and AI are what’s inside self-driving cars and collision-avoiding drones, plus products as unexpected as smart mouthguards, smart canes, smart toothbrushes, smart pet-food dispensers, and even smart hair brushes. (Finally, a hair brush that can tell you if you’re yanking your hair too hard!)

Cars

Hyundai’s Ioniq self-driving car. Photo: Yahoo Video

Self-driving cars. Everywhere. Toyota, Nissan, Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Volvo, Ford, Faraday.

For 10 years, people have been saying these cars would hit the roads in 2020—and guess what? Unlike most heavily hyped new technologies, this horizon isn’t receding. People are still saying 2020. That means it’s probably real.

Can you imagine? Autonomous cars will mean be the end not just of accidents, but also driver’s ed, driver’s licenses, and speeding tickets.

Even in their beta-test versions, today’s self-driving cars are drastically safer than the alternative: human drivers.

Health Wearables

A Fitbit device is pictured. Lisa Werner/Getty Images

Let’s face it: Smartwatches have pretty much bombed. They’re too big, they have to be charged every darned night, and they don’t really address an itch that our phones don’t already scratch.

But wearable health gadgets—that’s another story. Gartner predicted last year that 274.6 million wearable devices would be sold worldwide in 2016. That’s not just Fitbits (FIT) and other step/sleep trackers, but devices that measure your sunlight and noise exposure, or beep at you when you’re slouching. Intel’s (INTC) demos included a pair of Oakley sunglasses whose earpieces contain speakers and microphone, so that a virtual coach guides you through your workouts. And you can speak back.

Internet of Things

Man how I hate that stupid term. It’s not even accurate; the things do not create an Internet; they don’t do email or watch Netflix.

Anyway, “Internet of Things” means networkability (and smartphone apps) for household gadgets like dishwashers, refrigerators, lights, door locks, doorbells, security cameras, thermostats, showers, bikes, clothes, sports equipment, and so on. So far, the masses just aren’t buying. Probably because there’s no particular need for most things to be networkable.

And because it’s a hassle to unlock your phone and find an app just to turn the lights on.

Of course, that part got a lot better, thanks to Alexa (see above).

Virtual Reality

Heinrich Hiesinger, CEO of German steel-to-elevators group ThyssenKrupp AG, wears Microsoft HoloLens mixed reality headset REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

You know. Oculus, Vive, Playstation VR—all those expensive, sweaty, isolating goggles. They were here, of course, along with five new headsets that connect to plain-vanilla Windows 10 PCs (as opposed to the high-end gaming PCs required by Oculus, Vive, and so on).

I’ve always maintained, though, that augmented reality is underhyped. That’s where you see computer graphics overlaid on the real world around you; it’s not isolating.

“Pokémon Go” is augmented reality. Snapchat (the mode that makes you vomit rainbows) is, too. And so is Microsoft (MSFT) Hololens, which lets you view computer screens on your walls or your desk, or lets medical students examine virtual living bodies, or displays aliens emerging from holes they’ve blasted in your ceiling.

I doubt any of this will become standard household equipment. But I’m confident that VR is getting hailed as revolutionary more often than AR—and I think they’ve got it backwards.

Everything Else

CES is also what it’s always been: full of other stuff. Lots of TVs, pushing the same promises as last year (high dynamic range, 4K, super thin). Drones. Laptops. Phones. Tablets. Baby monitors. Washer-dryers. Bluetooth speakers by the shipload. Enough phone cases to pave the moon.

But for what was new at CES, all you have to remember is one word: ARCHIVE.

You’re welcome!

  David Pogue, tech columnist for Yahoo Finance, welcomes non-toxic comments in the Comments below. On the Web, he’s davidpogue.com. On Twitter, he’s @pogue. On email, he’s poguester@yahoo.com. You can read all his articles here (http://finance.yahoo.com/news/david-pogue/), or you can sign up to get his columns by email (http://j.mp/P4Qgnh).

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Best last-minute Father's Day gifts 2018: ideas of what to buy dad today

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Best last-minute Father's Day gifts 2018: ideas of what to buy dad today

The best Father’s Day Gifts may be difficult to buy at the last minute, but you don’t have to go to today’s celebration empty handed. They beat the ties, socks, or button-up shirts that everyone is buying for father’s day.

You better start moving, because Father’s Day is today, June 17.

The good news is, we’ve got some leads on the best last-minute tech gifts and more for just about any type of father. Since we know it can be stressful to pick out the perfect Father’s Day Gift for your dad, spouse or yourself (because sometimes dads need to just treat themselves), let us help.

We’ve got some killer Father’s Day gifts – some of which are on sale today – that can come in handy for just about any dad, whether he wants to share a hobby with the kids, capture life’s precious moments, kick back and relax, or just live the dad life a little easier.

Take a look out our picks, and don’t buy Dad another tie he can’t match with any of the belts he got on his birthday.

Last-minute Father’s Day gift quick links

Have more time (or can send a late father’s day gift)? No problem. We have more suggestions for you below. These are the ideal gift ideas for dad.

Father’s Day gifts for the fun dad

Parrot Bebop 2

The Parrot Bebop 2 makes for a great Father’s Day gift for a lot of reasons. It’s one of the best drones, and also one of the more affordable ones. But, its lower price doesn’t mean it lacks feature. It can capture 14MP images and 1080p video, and it has host of features to make it easy to fly for beginners. For dads, it’s not only a fun gadget for playing with the kids, but it’s also a way to record some interesting moments.View Deal

LEGO Mindstorms EV3

Younger dads will almost surely have a pool of nostalgia for LEGO kits. And, while those dads have been growing up, so have LEGO sets. The LEGO Mindstorms set is a highly customizable, programmable robot set with a familiar assembly method: LEGO bricks. Fathers and kids can both have fun coming up with wild creations, and it offers kids a way to learn about programming.View Deal

Father’s Day gifts for the documentarian 

Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V

Capable yet portable; the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 V is one of the best compact cameras around. It’s on the expensive end, but it offers incredible features, with a tucked away electronic viewfinder, high-speed shooting, 40x slow-mo, and 4K video recording. View Deal

Panasonic Lumix LX10

Panasonic’s Lumix LX10 is another highly capable camera in a small form factor, but it comes at a lower price. It can’t shoot as many photos as quickly as the Sony above, but it can still record video in 4K. A big bonus with this camera is the fast auto-focus and wide aperture, making it easy to snap in-focus photos on a moment’s notice and in darker settings.View Deal

Nikon D850

If you want to go all out and have the cash to spend, the Nikon D850 is our pick for best camera. There are few of life’s moments Dad won’t be able to capture with incredible camera.  It has a full-frame CMOS sensor with 45.4 megapixels, 4K video recording, and a long battery life. Careful, this camera might just turn your dad’s hobby into a career.  You can see our full Nikon D850 review here.View Deal

Father’s Day gifts for the busy dad

Tile tracker set

Life can get pretty hectic for a dad, and that makes it easier for keys, phones, or just about anything to get misplaced. Luckily, technology is making it a lot easier to find things we’ve lost. Tile’s trackers can attach to objects, and the Tile App will help you locate them and let you ring the attached Tiles. No more losing the keys in the couch. If he has an iPhone, the upcoming iOS 12 will make it even easier to find these trackers with Siri Shortcuts, one of the many cool new iOS 12 features. Just make sure Dad doesn’t put his phone in the refrigerator. View Deal

Fitbit Versa

A busy father probably has too many notifications coming into his phone, a hard time remembering to charge his electronics, and little time to thing about exercise. Enter the Fitbit Versa, which can help with all of that. It’s able to display smartphone notifications, making it easier to check them, ignore them, or quickly answer with canned responses. Its battery lasts multiple days on a charge. And, it can give reminders to meet fitness goals each day. Plus, it’s stylish. All that is what makes it one of the best smartwatches right now.View Deal

Ticwatch E

If you think your dad would trade fitness features for more functionality in other aspects, the Ticwatch E is another great pick, and our choice for best Wear OS smartwatch. It’s on the affordable side but runs the fully featured Wear OS, and it has a crisp OLED display, replaceable watchbands, an IP67 water resistance rating, and a not-too-shabby battery. Just make sure your dad knows to proofread his text messages when he uses the watched voice response feature. Check out our Ticwatch E review for more details.View Deal

Father’s Day gifts for the top chef

Weber iGrill 2

Want to help your father cook without making him a prisoner to the grill? Weber’s iGrill 2 can help. It’s a handy grilling gadget that connects multiple temperature probes to a simple display that makes it easy to see how well cooked everything is. But, it goes a step further by pairing via Bluetooth with a smartphone app, offering notifications when items are cooked to the desired temperature. So, Dad will be free to roam away from the grill now and then.View Deal

Anova Sous Vide precision cooker

If the weather is no good for grilling, Anova’s sous vide cooker can help cook just about anything to perfection. If you haven’t heard about sous vide, the idea is that vacuum-sealed foods placed in precisely heated water will slowly cook evenly to perfection. The results are extra juicy and incredibly flavorful. Sous vide is also handy for cooking foods in advance or keeping them from being overcooked.View Deal

Father’s day gifts for the Dad still using a flip phone

Moto G5S Plus

If your dad is still rocking a phone from 2005, it’s probably time you force an upgrade on him. The Moto G5S Plus is an incredible budget option that packs a lot of higher-end features, like 4K video recording, a dual-sensor camera, and a metal chassis. Plus, it still has a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio. As a bonus, Motorola has this one on sale for Father’s Day.View Deal

Moto Z2 Force

If you think your father could use an even more capable and robust phone for Father’s Day, there’s the Moto Z2 Force. On top of high-performance internals, a sharp AMOLED display, an aluminum chassis, and a shatterproof screen, the Moto Z2 Force has access to Moto Mods. Your father will be able to expand the capability of this phone with attachments like a powerful speaker, extended battery, or even a projector. The Moto Z2 Force is also on discount for Father’s Day right now.View Deal

Father’s Day gifts for the multimedia lover

Kindle Paperwhite

If your dad loves to read, think about getting him an e-Reader. The Kindle Paperwhite is a great pick, with a clear display and high contrast for easy reading. He’ll be able to store more books on it than he’d ever be able to carry around in his own hands. As a bonus, the Kindle Paperwhite and other Kindle models are on sale for Father’s Day.View Deal

Fire HD 8 tablet

With the Fire HD 8 tablet, your dad will be able to take his books, newspaper, TV shows, and movies all over the place. The Fire HD 8 will also let him make use of Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant. This tablet is a great affordable pick, and it’s only better right now because of a $20 discount Amazon has going for Father’s Day. View Deal

Roku Ultra

You can help your dad become a cable-cutter with the Roku Ultra streaming box. The Roku Ultra will let him stream shows and movies in 4K HDR. And, if he struggles to navigate the menus, it has a voice remote he can shout commands into. If your father is the type to watch TV late into the night, he’ll be able to do so without bothering anyone by plugging headphones into the Roku remote as well. Another bonus: the Roku Ultra is also $20 off right now.View Deal

Samsung HW-MS650 soundbar

So, your father already has a great TV and streaming device? Well then, why not up his audio game this Father’s Day. The Samsung HW-MS650 is our pick for best soundbar. While some might scoff a at a soundbar when compared to a traditional speaker setup, the HW-MS650 challenges that notion. This soundbar has powerful sound, surprising bass, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support, and all of that in the simple form factor of a soundbar. You can see our Samsung HW-MS650 soundbar review for more info.View Deal

Xbox One S

If your dad like video games, this is an obvious pick. But, even if he doesn’t like games, there are some good reasons to consider an Xbox One S. This is more than a video game console. It has access to all the biggest streaming services, it has 500GB of internal storage, and it has a Ultra-HD Blu-ray drive. All of that paired with 4K HDR output make it an incredibly capable device to sit at the heart of a media center. As a bonus, having it might make it easier to get your dad into gaming, in case that’s your ulterior motive.View Deal

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CES 2018: More AI and smart consumer gadgets

CES always shows us new devices and gadgets that we had no idea we wanted, but after laying our eyes and hands on them; they suddenly become must-haves. Well 2018 CES is no different, but the biggest thing on display this year is voices. No, not those voices we hear in our head, but our actual voice. Voice-activated devices really showed up big last Christmas showing us that the trend is growing quickly. Some of the most popular gadgets over the holiday season were smart speakers with digital assistants from Amazon and Google. Apple is coming out with its own speaker this year; Microsoft and Samsung have partnered on another. As the annual CES gadget show kicks off in Las Vegas this week, manufacturers are expected to unveil even more voice-controlled devices — speakers and beyond — as Amazon and Google make their digital assistants available on a wider array of products. If these prove popular, you’ll soon be able to order around much more of your house, including kitchen appliances, washing machines and other devices. CES is expected to draw more than 170,000 people, as some 4,000 exhibitors showcase their wares over the equivalent of nearly 50 football fields, or more than 11 New York city blocks. The show formally opens Tuesday, with media previews starting Sunday. While major tech companies such as Apple and Google typically don’t make big announcements at CES, their technologies will be powering products and services from startups and other small companies. Expect more gadgets using Google’s Android operating software and Google’s digital assistant, for instance, and products that work with Apple’s HomeKit, a smart-home system getting a boost with the coming launch of Apple’s HomePod smart speaker. Here’s what else to expect at CES. While it's still got plenty of TV's (like the gorgeous LG 88-inch 8K display that we must have in our office!) and gadgets, cars are getting plenty of attention too this year. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Computers that learn your preferences and anticipate your needs are no longer the stuff of science fiction. Consumers are seeing practical applications in voice-assisted speakers such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home. These systems will get more useful as manufacturers design new ways to control their products with voice commands. You might also see hints of where AI is heading. Steve Koenig, senior director of market research at CES organizer Consumer Technology Association, says that as more people use these AI systems, companies have more data to better train the machines. Automakers will also demonstrate self-driving vehicles propelled by AI. CES is increasing the space for self-driving technologies by more than a third this year. Startups are expected to unveil earphones that promise real-time translations of conversations in different languages, much as Google’s Pixel Buds now do, though only for Google’s Pixel phones. There are also conference sessions devoted to high-tech retailing, including the importance of collecting and analyzing data on customers. SMART EVERYTHING Cars, lights, washing machines and other everyday items are getting internet connections. That could mean checking what’s left in your fridge from the grocery store, for instance. Expect more appliances and tasks for them to do online. As more devices get connected, there’s greater concern for security. We’ll likely see more products and services designed to protect these smart-home devices from hacking. Beyond that, companies will showcase the potential of smartening up entire cities so that maintenance crews can remotely detect roads needing repairs, and motorists can view and reserve parking spaces ahead of time. Better yet, how about traffic lights that aren’t set with timers, but reflect actual traffic and pedestrian flows? For the first time, CES has an area devoted to smart cities, with more than 40 companies set to exhibit. The smart-cities concept has been making the rounds at several tech shows, but what remains unanswered is when it will actually begin happening — and who will pay for it. CONSUMER GADGETS CES is typically when Samsung, LG and other manufacturers announce their TV lineups for the year. In a bid to get consumers to upgrade sooner, higher-end models will come with fancy technologies going by such names as “4K,” ″HDR” and “OLED.” Many sets will come with voice controls. They will sit alongside basic sets that work just fine for regular viewing. Don’t expect new iPhones or flagship Galaxy models. Apple and Samsung typically announce those at their own events. But CES is the place for less-known and lower-cost Android phones, along with tablets, laptops and other personal computers, not to mention storage drives and other accessories. There will also be virtual-reality and augmented-reality technologies, some aimed at sports fans who want to feel they’re more part of the game. And while a few companies like Apple and Fitbit are currently dominant in wearable devices, many startups are eager to challenge them with new approaches for tracking fitness and medical issues. There should also be no shortage of flying drones overhead and scurrying robots underfoot. There will even be a robot that folds your laundry — though at a snail’s pace of one shirt every two minutes. BEHIND THE SCENES Although CES is about consumer electronics, consumers will never see many of the technologies on display. Network-equipment makers, for instance, might use the show to display technologies for next-generation 5G wireless networks, which promise to be much faster than the existing 4G LTE. Phones that can take advantage of 5G won’t be around for a few more years. Gary Shapiro, the head of the Consumer Technology Association, said that given the changing nature of technology, about a third of CES is now about back-end business deals rather than direct-to-consumer products. “Twenty years ago, people bought products sold at retail stores in very defined categories,” he said. “Now every company and business defines itself as a tech company.”

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Top 20 absolute best Black Friday deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target

The rush is on as Black Friday 2017 is here and yesterday we turned the spotlight on some of the biggest  Winning Buys and real losers from Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart; now it is time to turn our focus solely on the absolute Best of the Best. These are our top Black Friday deals for cameras, games consoles, smartphones, tablets, smart speakers, smartwatches, and HDTVs this year. You can get all of our 2017 Holiday Gift Guides right here as they will continue to grow and gather speed as the holidays are fast approaching. We’ve broken them up by category this year to make it even easier to find that perfect gift for everyone on your list and that special gift you’ve earned after the year we’ve had! For that gamer in your life, we’ve pulled together our Gamer store so you can find the must have games and game consoles right here. Check out our other Black Friday guides here: Amazon (guide), Target (guide), Walmart (guide), Samsung (guide) Best Buy (guide). Our 2017 Black Friday Tip: As with any popular products, jump on these deals quickly as they tend to run out fast. If there’s a specific device you want, bookmark the product page we list for you and check back regularly. Stock levels will vary each product at every store, so when it’s gone, it’s gone. The exception to this rule will be Amazon (of course), which is why it is at the top of this post as a secure one-stop spot, so be sure to structure your Black Friday shopping around this (aka grab other items first!).

25 Best Black Friday 2017 Deals

Amazon Devices

Amazon Echo Dot for $29.99 (save $20) - product link - This is the lowest price ever for the Echo Dot, it’s cheaper than Prime Day’s price of $34.99 and Black Friday’s 2016 Price of $39.99. Grab it.

Amazon All-New Echo for $79.99 (save $20) - product link- This is a new model so no price comparisons are available, but it stands out because the original Echo cost $89.99 on Prime Day 2017 and $139.99 on Black Friday 2016. Great deal.

Amazon Echo Plus for $119.99 (save $30) - product link- Another new Echo for Black Friday 2017, it’s a strong discount for what is a red-hot product.

Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote for $24.99 (save $15) - product link - Another record low price as there was no discount for Prime Day 2017 and it cost $29.99 on Black Friday last year.

Amazon All-New Fire HD 10 Tablet for $99.99 (save $50) - product link - The original was not discounted on Prime Day earlier this year, but this is a new and improved model.

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite for $89.99 (save $30) - product link- The Kindle Paperwhite was also available for $89.99 on Prime Day this year but cost $10 more ($99.99) on Black Friday last year.

Cameras

Best Buy- GoPro HERO5 Black 4K Action Camera for $349.99 (save $50) and Free $50 Gift Card included - product link. Amazon also has it for $349.00 – product link.

Not many cameras make my top buys, but if you are specifically looking for Black Friday camera deals check out our camera roundup for Amazon vs B&H Photo vs eBay.

Consoles - PlayStation 4, Xbox One S

GameStop - Sony PlayStation 4 Pro Console for $349.99 (save $50) - product link- It’s not a big discount, but it’s about the only discount the PS4 Pro will receive this year. So if you’re if you are in the market for a PS4 Pro, you should get it from GameStop. Amazon has it for $369.00. GameStop actually got a better deal this round.

Amazon - Xbox One S 1TB Bundle with Halo Wars 2 and Bonus Controller + $90 Kohl’s Cash for $329.99 (save $20) - product link

Amazon- PlayStation 4 GranTurismo Sport VR Bundle for $299 (save $100) - product link- Released just this month, the bundle is already on sale for $299 at Walmart. While many other stores have this same deal, Amazon's price follows a familiar theme by costing $0.99 less than competing stores. These dollar savings all add up.

Amazon- Xbox One S 500GB Console + Free Game and 1-Month Game Pass for $189 (save $60) - product link

HDTVs and Home Theater

Target- Polaroid 32-inch LED TV for $89.99 (save $40) - product link - Amazon is selling a 32-inch TV for $69.99 but withholding the brand so this remains a safer buy – product link.

Amazon- Samsung 55-inch Class 4K (2160P) Smart LED TV (UN55MU6290) for $489.99 (save $200) - product link. Best Buy has it for $497.99 – product link.

Amazon - UN49MU6290FXZA 49-inch Class MU6290 4K UHD TV for $399.99 (save $170) - product link.

Best Buy -55-inch Class Q8C Curved QLED 4K TV (QN55Q8CAMFXZA) for $2,199.99 (save $1,300) - product link - there are many cheaper 55-inch 4K HDTVs available in the Black Friday sales, but this is a premium model which has top class reviews, and the discount is substantial. Amazon has it for $2,197.99 – product link.

Amazon- UN55MU8000FXZA 55-inch Class MU8000 4K UHD TV for $897.99 (save $600) - product link - another quality brand and high-class model and strong price. Best Buy has it for $899.99 – product link.

Amazon- QN55Q7FAMFXZA 55-inch Class Q7F QLED 4K TV for $1,497.99 (save $1,300) - product link - QLED HDTVs are loved by reviewers, and this is one of the most affordable 55-inch models to feature the technology with the discount almost making it half price. Best Buy has it at $1,499.99 – product link.

Amazon - Roku Streaming Stick+ | 4K/HDR/HD streaming player with 4x the wireless range & voice remote with TV power and volume (2017) for $48 (save $21.99) - product link

Smartphones

com - Save up to $400 with an eligible smartphone trade-in when you buy a Galaxy S8 or Galaxy Note 8 - product link- This repeats Samsung’s best Black Friday 2017 trade-in offer.

Tablets

Best Buy- iPad Pro 10.5-Inch 64GB WiFi - Space Gray or Silver for $524.99 (save $150) - product link - Likely to be the best iPad Pro discount you will find during the holiday sales period or Amazon $649.00 – product link.

Walmart- Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi (5th Generation) for $249 (save $80) - product link - Apple’s standard ‘iPad’ is in high demand while the deal isn’t exclusive (Target sells it for $249.99), you are again saving a dollar by shopping at Walmart. Amazon has got some deals going on them here.

Best Buy - Apple iPad mini 4 128GB WiFi - Space Gray for $274.99 (save $125) - product link. Amazon will be running deals on this through the weekend here.

Microsoft Store- Surface Pro Bundle for $899 (save $229.99) - product link

Smart Speakers

Best Buy- Google Home $79.99 (save $50) - product link – Obviously not one you’ll find on Amazon!

Smartwatches and Wearables

Amazon -Fitbit Charge 2 or Fitbit Alta HR for $99.99 (save $50) - product link - $149.95 is the standard price.

As with cameras, not many smartwatches/wearables make my Best Of list. So for a dedicated roundup of Black Friday deals purely on wearables checkout David Phelan’s comprehensive guide. In our opinion, these are the absolute best Black Friday 2017 deals currently happening, so don’t be shocked when hot items sell out. If you don’t have time to meticulously plan your shopping schedule then remember Amazon’s own brand devices (Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Plus, Fire TV, Fire tablets, Kindle ebook readers) are likely to be the only ones you can buy at any time throughout the whole of Black Friday without any stock problems. Don’t forget Cyber Monday is just days away so there’ll be a slew of great electronics ready to be grabbed up! Black Friday 2017 is already heading to be the biggest Black Friday in history. Some stores have even had deals running since the start of November. But all the very best deals are still available now, and many only launch on Black Friday itself. Amazon, Best Buy, Kohl’s and Walmart are leading the pack this year. Amazon is still the king of undercutting it’s competitors so I would highly recommend bookmarking this link to keep your eye on deals happening all day long. You can find a selection of our Black Friday 2017 coverage below, and if you want to be notified by breaking deals as they happen, follow us on Twitter or Facebook so you know right as they happen or just keep coming back here or bookmark our Black Friday, Cyber Monday section. We’ll keep updating through the day with the latest deals and any changes you should be aware of. You can also read more in Black Friday comparison series with Walmart Vs Amazon, Amazon Vs Best Buy, Amazon Vs Target, and GameStop Vs Amazon vs eBay all facing off. I have also already begun our Cyber Monday 2017 sales previews. Check Out Our 2017 Holiday Gift Guides: [abcf-grid-gallery-custom-links id="50652"]

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