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Cyber Monday 2025 Smartphone Deals: Huge Savings on iPhone 17, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 10 and More Today
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Cyber Monday 2025 Smartphone Deals: Huge Savings on iPhone 17, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 10 and More Today

Major US carriers are offering iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max effectively free with trade-ins and unlimited plans on Cyber Monday. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is discounted by up to $750 with trade-in, while Google’s Pixel 10 Pro XL sees $700 off at Mint Mobile. Amazon and major retailers report record-low prices on flagship and budget phones. Sales end tonight in the US, UK, and Australia.
December 1, 2025
Best Cyber Monday 2025 Phone Deals Today (Nov. 30): Expert Picks After Testing 75+ Phones
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Best Cyber Monday 2025 Phone Deals Today (Nov. 30): Expert Picks After Testing 75+ Phones

Major U.S. retailers and carriers launched deep discounts on top smartphones ahead of Cyber Monday, including the Pixel 9a for $349, OnePlus 13 for $699.99, and Pixel 10 Pro XL at $899. T-Mobile is offering four iPhone 17 handsets free with its Essentials plan and similar deals on Galaxy S25 and Pixel 10. Best Buy cut the Galaxy S25 Ultra to $899.99 and Pixel 9 to $474. Apple is offering gift cards with iPhone 16 purchases.
November 30, 2025
Black Friday 2025 Phone Deals: Google Pixel 10 Hits Its Lowest Price of the Year as Carriers Give Away Pixel 10 Pro
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Black Friday 2025 Phone Deals: Google Pixel 10 Hits Its Lowest Price of the Year as Carriers Give Away Pixel 10 Pro

Google’s Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro hit their lowest prices of 2025 in the US, UK, and India for Black Friday, with some US carriers offering the Pixel 10 Pro free on long-term plans. The Pixel 10 dropped to $599 at Amazon US and around $499 at Best Buy with activation. In India, Amazon cut the Pixel 10 to ₹68,650, with further discounts for select cardholders. Rival Samsung flagships also saw record price drops.
November 29, 2025
Black Friday 2025 Warning: 5 Android Phones You Shouldn’t Buy Today (And What to Get Instead)
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Black Friday 2025 Warning: 5 Android Phones You Shouldn’t Buy Today (And What to Get Instead)

Amazon cut prices on the entire Pixel 10 lineup for Black Friday 2025, with some models at record lows. Android Authority and TechRadar warned buyers to avoid several discounted Android phones, including the Samsung Galaxy A36 5G, citing poor performance and limited features despite heavy promotions. Carriers are offering “free” phones with trade-ins and long contracts. Reviewers flagged risks with older and soon-unsupported devices.
November 28, 2025
Black Friday iPhone Deals 2025: Free iPhone 17 Bundles, Apple Gift Cards & the Best Phone Discounts Today (Nov. 28)
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Black Friday iPhone Deals 2025: Free iPhone 17 Bundles, Apple Gift Cards & the Best Phone Discounts Today (Nov. 28)

U.S. carriers are offering free iPhone 17-series phones with new line activations and long-term plans for Black Friday 2025. Apple’s official sale gives up to $75 in gift cards with iPhone 16 purchases, but no direct discounts. Major retailers are discounting both new and older models. Trade-ins at Apple can take up to $670 off an iPhone 17.
November 28, 2025
Black Friday 2025 Mac Price War: M5 MacBook Pro Now Cheaper Than M4 as MacBook Air Drops to $749 and Mac mini to $479 (November 26, 2025)
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Black Friday 2025 Mac Price War: M5 MacBook Pro Now Cheaper Than M4 as MacBook Air Drops to $749 and Mac mini to $479 (November 26, 2025)

Apple’s new M5 MacBook Pro has dropped to $1,399 at Amazon, undercutting some older M4 models during Black Friday week. The M4 MacBook Air is $749 and the M4 Mac mini is $479 at major retailers. B&H and Amazon are offering up to $500 off M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros. Apple’s own store has not matched these discounts.
November 26, 2025
Black Friday iPhone Deals 2025: Free iPhone 17 Offers, iPhone 16 Pro Price Cuts, and Apple’s ‘Typically Apple’ Gift Card Promo (24 November Update)
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Black Friday iPhone Deals 2025: Free iPhone 17 Offers, iPhone 16 Pro Price Cuts, and Apple’s ‘Typically Apple’ Gift Card Promo (24 November Update)

Apple’s official Black Friday 2025 iPhone deal offers up to a $75 gift card with iPhone 16 or 16e purchases, but excludes the iPhone 17 lineup and carrier-connected models. Major U.S. carriers, including Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T, are advertising “free” iPhone 17 and iPhone 16 deals tied to bill credits and long-term contracts. Apple’s event runs November 28 to December 1.
November 24, 2025
Today’s Best Anker MagSafe Charger Deals for Black Friday 2025 (Updated November 18)
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Today’s Best Anker MagSafe Charger Deals for Black Friday 2025 (Updated November 18)

Amazon’s Black Friday sale and Anker’s early event have pushed MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charger prices as low as $9, with Anker offering up to 48% off through November 20. Major tech outlets report deals on 3-in-1 charging stations for $70 and portable power banks for $27. Amazon’s Black Friday promotion runs through December 1. Prices and stock are changing rapidly.
November 18, 2025
Massive Early Black Friday Phone Deals: Free iPhone 17, $300 Off Pixel 10 Fold, 54% Off Galaxy Z Flip 6 & More
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Massive Early Black Friday Phone Deals: Free iPhone 17, $300 Off Pixel 10 Fold, 54% Off Galaxy Z Flip 6 & More

Major carriers are offering free iPhone 17 models with qualifying plans or trade-ins, while Google’s Pixel 10 Pro Fold is $300 off at multiple retailers. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 6 is 55% off, now $549 for the 512GB version. Last year’s flagships, including iPhone 16 Pro and OnePlus 13, have dropped by hundreds of dollars. Analysts say current deals may beat Black Friday discounts.
November 4, 2025

Technology News

  • Linux 6.19 adds AMD/Intel gains, HDR pipeline and security enhancements
    February 7, 2026, 7:36 PM EST. Linux 6.19, due to ship soon, brings significant GPU and kernel improvements. Older AMD GCN GPUs switch to the AMDGPU driver, unlocking RADV Vulkan and better performance. The DRM Color Pipeline API lands for AMDGPU, Intel, and VKMS, aiding Linux HDR and gaming. The Steam Deck gains temperature monitoring on its APU. Intel makes progress on Wildcat Lake and Nova Lake, with early Xe3P graphics for Nova Lake. The kernel adds LASS security for newer Core Ultra and Xeon processors, preventing cross-space accesses. Upstreaming of the CASF adaptive sharpness filter continues, though it needs compositor support. EXT4 gains larger block sizes and online defragmentation. Networking shines with up to a 4x throughput boost, plus the ASUS Armoury and Uniwill drivers improving keyboard, battery, and RGB controls on several laptops.

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