The biggest tech fails of 2020

The biggest tech fails of 2020

Commentary: From torrents of misinformation to the fall of Quibi, these tech flops stand out in a dumpster fire of a year.

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TikTok catches another break as saga with Trump continues

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Those deals and tons more from Amazon, Newegg, Walmart and other stores.
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Black Friday AirPods deals: Standard AirPods hold at $110, AirPods Pro for $200 (out of stock at $170)

Black Friday deals are still happening and it's a great time to snag Apple's AirPods -- if you can find them.

Mobile By David Carnoy
14minutes ago

Black Friday kitchen brand sales that are still on: Vitamix, Always Pan, Staub, Riedel and more

Top kitchen brands have sprawling sitewide sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Appliances By David Watsky
21minutes ago

Apple Black Friday best deals: Apple Watch Series 6 and SE, MacBook Pro 16 inch and AirPods Pro

Deals are in full swing on Apple products for Black Friday 2020, but stocks are running out fast. Here are the best deals we've found that are still available.

Mobile By Justin Jaffe
23minutes ago

Home Depot Black Friday deals still available: Save on video doorbells, smart fridges, vacuums, power tools, more

Whether you're looking for tools or smart home gear, Home Depot still has some great deals.

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35minutes ago

Best Cyber Monday 2020 deals available now: $179 Chromebook, $15 smart plug, Dyson vacuum discounts and more

It's Black Friday right now, but it's not too early to think about Cyber Monday. Here are some of the best deals we've already found for you.

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Celebrate Black Friday with a free $25 off-road driving game

This week's free game from Epic is a little different: Slog through mud in MudRunner, an off-roading driving simulation.

Computers By Dave Johnson
1hour ago

Black Friday laptop deals: Save on HP Pavilion, HP Chromebook, Microsoft Surface, Lenovo ThinkPad laptops and more

Black Friday weekend is still happening, and there's no better time to get a deal on a new laptop.

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1hour ago

Best Black Friday TV deals: Samsung, TCL and Vizio, sizes from 32- to 65-inches, starting at $100

Inventory is disappearing quickly from Walmart, Best Buy and Amazon, but but a few choice deals still remain.

TVs By David Katzmaier
1hour ago

Best Amazon Black Friday deals you can get now: $65 Echo Show 8, $60 Amazfit smartwatch, $29 Echo Dot and more

Some deals are available today only and others are selling out quickly, so act fast.

Mobile By Rick Broida
1hour ago

Best Buy Black Friday deals 2020: Huge discounts on TVs, laptops, headphones, treadmills and more

The full Best Buy Black Friday sale is on, with huge savings to be made on tech, including Fitbits, Roku TVs and Beats headphones.

Computers By Matt Elliott
2hours ago

Black Friday best kitchen sales: Save on Vitamix, Instant Pot, Nespresso, Ninja Foodi and more

Save big bucks on blenders, coffee makers, air fryers, pressure cookers, stand mixers, Dutch ovens, cookware and more.

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2hours ago

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2hours ago

Black Friday 2020: The best deals we've found at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Staples and more

Time is running out! Grab a Tile tracker for $18, Google Nest Hub for $50, DJI Mavic Mini for $359 (or less) and $100 Xbox gift card for $88. Those deals and tons more are still available -- for now.

Computers By Dave Johnson
3hours ago

Walmart Black Friday best deals: $398 Samsung Smart TV, save $60 on Apple Watch SE and Beats Solo 3

The retailer's giant Black Friday sale is continuing over the weekend, with some previously sold-out deals now back in stock.

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3hours ago

Best Target Black Friday savings: Save on iRobot Roomba, Fitbit Versa 2, JBL portable speaker, more

See the best deals available at Target.

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