Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2016: All the best deals in one place – The Verge The Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts. 2016-11-28T13:00:10+00:00 https://www.theverge.com/rss/stream/13356017 https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/verge-rss-large_80b47e.png?w=150&h=150&crop=1 Chaim Gartenberg <![CDATA[The 15 best deals of Cyber Monday 2016]]> https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/28/13762514/best-cyber-monday-deals-sales-2016-shop-online 2016-11-28T08:00:10-05:00 2016-11-28T08:00:10-05:00

Black Friday has come and gone, but the holiday sale season isn’t over yet. Cyber Monday is here, and that means one last wave of deals coming at you. So if you missed getting an early start on your holiday shopping on Friday, were holding out for better deals, or just want to upgrade some gear, it’s time to hit the internet.

There’s a lot of deals out there, though. But don’t worry we’ve done the hard work for you, and collected a list of the best deals we’ve seen on our favorite products so far.

(We’ll be updating this post throughout the day as more deals are announced, so check back often!)

Laptops and Tablets

TVs

Gaming

Misc

Google Home Review

]]> Rich McCormick <![CDATA[GameStop’s Cyber Monday deals include discounts on the HTC Vive, PS4 bundles, and Xbox One]]> https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/28/13761190/cyber-monday-2016-gamestop-vive-ps4-xbox-one 2016-11-28T00:01:13-05:00 2016-11-28T00:01:13-05:00

After spending the last few days in the company of your extended family, it’s only natural that you might want to disappear into another reality for hours on end. That’s where GameStop’s Cyber Monday deals could help. The retailer is offering $100 off the price of the HTC Vive VR headset this Monday, along with $50 off a new Xbox One, and $50 off the Uncharted 4 PS4 bundle — with two free games.

The price cut means the Vive will cost $699.99: still a hefty fee, but more reasonable than before. Buyers of the new PS4 Pro will also get the same two free games as people who buy the PS4 Uncharted 4 bundle — The Last of Us and Ratchet & Clank — if they buy online. A host of games are also getting discounts, with recent titles like Doom, Dark Souls III, ReCore, and Fallout 4 available for $20.

For a full list of the offers available on Cyber Monday, head over to GameStop’s dedicated page. The best deals will be Monday-only, but the retailer says it’s also going to be cutting prices on other products for the rest of “Cyber Week,” with discounts on retro and preowned games and consoles.

HTC Vive VR review

]]> Ashley Carman <![CDATA[Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals include 4K TVs, Kindles, and Bowers & Wilkins headphones]]> https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/27/13746272/amazon-cyber-monday-2016-deals-4k-tv-sales-online 2016-11-27T09:00:01-05:00 2016-11-27T09:00:01-05:00

Amazon is predictably slashing prices on its own line of electronics, like the Kindle, Echo, and Fire TV Stick for Cyber Monday this year, but it’s also offering deals on other hardware. We’ve rounded up the best of Amazon’s Cyber Monday discounts below for you to check out and maybe even buy.

Amazon devices:

 TVs:

Laptops:

Miscellaneous:

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Amazon Echo Dot hands-on

]]> Chaim Gartenberg <![CDATA[The best Black Friday book deals from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more]]> https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/25/13746546/black-friday-book-deals-amazon-discount-code-barnes-noble-online 2016-11-25T09:47:42-05:00 2016-11-25T09:47:42-05:00

While most people tend to focus on the big deals on things like TVs or laptops on Black Friday, it’s also a great time of the year to buy books. Yes, actual print books, not Kindles (although Amazon does have sales on a bunch of Kindle models too, should digital be more your speed.)

Here’s where you should be looking if you’d like to build out your library this Black Friday.

(And if you’re stuck for book ideas, check out The Verge’s Holiday Gift Guide or our Thanksgiving book round-up for some suggestions!)

Amazon

Amazon is offering $10 off any book order of $25 or more from Amazon, with the discount code HOLIDAYBOOK. The deal applies once per account, and it’s good through November 28, 2016 at 02:59am EST. Just a few caveats: the book has to be sold directly from Amazon (so no third-party sellers or used books), and print books only (no so Kindle books). Other than that, it’s good on pretty much any book on the website.

Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble is also offering big book discounts, offering 30% off any item they sell (excluding devices, digital NOOK Books, and LEGO products) with the discount code BNFRIDAY16.

Additionally, Barnes & Noble is offering a huge selection of signed books in-stores this weekend, with titles from tons of popular authors available. Check out the full list here, to see if there’s a copy close to you!

Book Outlet

While less well known than Amazon or Barnes & Noble as a bookstore, Book Outlet is a great website that sells brand new surplus inventory directly from publishers at massive discounts off sticker prices. While the selection varies, there’s usually plenty of great books to be had, and this weekend the site is offering an additional 30% off any orders across the entire site.

]]> Chaim Gartenberg <![CDATA[Black Friday 2016: the best headphone and speaker deals]]> https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/25/13737128/black-friday-2016-best-headphone-speaker-deals-akg-sennheiser 2016-11-25T08:55:48-05:00 2016-11-25T08:55:48-05:00

In addition to everything else on sale on Black Friday, it’s also a great time to pick up some deals on new audio equipment. Whether you’re looking for a new pair of headphones, or some great new speakers, we’ve combed through the various circulars and advertisements to find the best of the best Black Friday headphone and speaker deals.

The best headphones to buy on Black Friday

The Verge’s Vlad Savov reviewed the AKG N60NC as some of the best on-ear noise-canceling headphones on the market. And at $149.95 direct from the manufacturer — $100 off their usual price — they’re a fantastic deal for anyone looking for a great sounding, portable pair of headphones.

Headphones

AKG

Ultimate Ears

Sennheiser

Master & Dynamic – 20% off all headphones with code MD20

Beats

Bose

Jaybird

JBL

Earin

Speakers

Libratone

Cyber Monday

Sonos

Harmon/Kardon

Black Friday

Cyber Monday

]]> Chaim Gartenberg <![CDATA[The 20 best deals of Black Friday 2016]]> https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/25/13746238/black-friday-best-deals-2016-sale-shop-online-4k-tvs 2016-11-25T08:43:17-05:00 2016-11-25T08:43:17-05:00

Black Friday is finally here. And while there’s some amazing deals to be had, it’s tough to sort through them all. We’ve been rounding up all the various deals across product categories and companies to find the best options for the last few weeks, and now we’re taking a look at the best of the best we’ve seen so far.

It’s by no means a comprehensive list — there are far too many deals out there — but here are the best deals we’ve seen on our favorite products so far.

(We’ll be updating this post throughout the day as more deals are announced, so check back often!)

TVs

Additional TV deals can be found here.

Gaming

Additional gaming deals can be found here.

Tablets & Laptops

Additional laptop deals can be found here.

Smartphones

  • Google Pixel or Pixel XL with 32GB of storage for $240 and Pixel or Pixel XL with 128GB of storage for $360 (The catch: you have to pay $649.99 up front; the difference will be deducted from your wireless bill month to month over the next two years)
  • Moto Z Play Droid with Hasselblad True Zoom Moto Mod or Moto Insta-Share Projector Moto Mod for $457.99 (regularly $707.99)
  • Buy a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge on a Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint installment plan, get a $250 Best Buy gift card and a Gear VR

Additional smartphone deals can be found here.

Misc

Google Home Review

]]> James Vincent <![CDATA[Apple offers gift cards up to $150 for its Black Friday deals]]> https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/25/13741044/black-friday-apple-deals-2016 2016-11-25T03:34:01-05:00 2016-11-25T03:34:01-05:00

After skipping out on Black Friday last year, Apple is back with some seasonal deals. Or, well, gift cards. Rather than giving customers money off products, the iPhone-maker is instead bundling in gift cards worth up to $150 on select purchases.

Here’s what you can get:

  • $150 gift card when buying a MacBook (from $1,299), MacBook Pro 13-inch or 15-inch (from $1,299; no late-2016 models are included so that means no TouchBar), MacBook Air (from $999), iMac (from $1,099), or Mac Pro ($2,999)
  • Up to $100 gift card when buying an iPad Pro (from $599), iPad Air 2 (from $399), or iPad mini 4 (from $399)
  • Up to $50 gift card when buying an iPhone SE (from $399), iPhone 6s (from $549), or iPhone 6s Plus (from $649)
  • $25 gift card when buying an Apple TV (from $149) or select Apple Watch Series 1 models (from $269)

Similar deals are also available in markets including Canada (gift cards up to CA$200), Australia (gift cards up to AU$200), New Zealand (gift cards up to (NZ$215), and the United Kingdom (gift cards up to £120).

The deals are, frankly, a little disappointing, especially when Apple’s teaser for the sales suggests something quite substantial. (Or maybe that was just our imagination.) Getting $150 or $100 off a future Apple purchase isn’t to be sniffed at, but it’s a shame the company hasn’t bothered to include any of its latest products in the deals. For more savings, you should check out what other stores have to offer.

]]> TC. Sottek <![CDATA[Get a free ticket to Westworld with this sweet Chromecast deal]]> https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/24/13742642/chromecast-black-friday-hbo-now 2016-11-24T14:06:51-05:00 2016-11-24T14:06:51-05:00

Google has sweetened the deal for a new Chromecast, offering 3 months of free HBO Now access for new subscribers. If you want HBO, the deal basically nets a more-than-free Chromecast: the streaming device is on sale for $25, and 3 months of HBO Now normally costs about $45. The free subscription also comes with Google’s higher-end, 4K Chromecast Ultra, which costs $69. It’s definitely the best deal Google is offering this year for Black Friday.

We’re not telling you what to do with that HBO subscription, but there are only two episodes of Westworld left, so now is a good time to take a trip to the park if you’ve been missing out.

]]> Nick Statt <![CDATA[Google discounts Chromecast, Pixel, and Google Home for Black Friday 2016]]> https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/23/13738432/google-black-friday-2016-deals-pixel-phone-chromecast-home 2016-11-23T19:25:52-05:00 2016-11-23T19:25:52-05:00

Google is well on its way from being a company synonymous with search and the web to a brand name well known for its hardware products. We’re all familiar with the Chromecast name; the streaming stick has been Google’s Trojan horse into the living room, selling millions of units and establishing the search giant’s software as a viable media nexus. Now, there’s the Google Home smart speaker to compete with Amazon’s Echo, as well the company’s new flagship Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones.

All of these products are on sale for Black Friday this week, and you can pick them up on discount from a number of different retailers. Verizon is only the authorized Pixel and Pixel XL seller in the US, besides the Play Store. So phone deals are contingent on joining Verizon’s network, or already being a part of it. For Home and Chromecast, you’ll be able to shop around at a few different places.

Here’s where to start when it comes to picking up Google gadgets starting tomorrow. And be sure to check out our other deal roundups at The Verge’s Black Friday hub.

Google Home

Pixel and Pixel XL (Verizon only)

  • Google Pixel or Pixel XL with 32GB of storage for $240 and Pixel or Pixel XL with 128GB of storage for $360 (The catch: you have to pay $649.99 up front; the difference will be deducted from your wireless bill month to month over the next two years)
  • Get the Pixel 32GB for $10 a month or the Pixel 128GB for just $15 a month (valid only November 24th and November 25th)
  • Save $200 on Pixel and Pixel XL when switching to Verizon or adding a line to an existing account (valid only November 24th to November 27th; valid for any Android smartphone priced $400 or higher)
  • Save $100 on Pixel or Pixel XL when upgrading as a current customer (valid for any Android smartphone $400 or higher)

Chromecast

Google Pixel phone review

]]> Jacob Kastrenakes <![CDATA[The best Black Friday 2016 phone deals at Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and more]]> https://www.theverge.com/2016/11/23/13714104/black-friday-deals-2016-apple-iphone-7-samsung-google-android 2016-11-23T10:00:02-05:00 2016-11-23T10:00:02-05:00

Smartphones don’t get the kind of eye-popping, fight-in-the-aisles quality deals that TVs do on Black Friday, but stores are still offering plenty of incentives to pick one up this weekend. For the most part, that means bundles on today’s top phones that don’t necessarily lower their price, but do end up giving you more for your money. Here’s the best of what we’ve spotted.

Walmart

Buy “any” Apple or Samsung smartphone on a Verizon or AT&T installment plan, get a $250 Walmart gift card (note that “any” does not include Samsung’s Galaxy J3 or any phone that’s being sold at a discounted price)

Target

Buy an Apple Watch Series 1 for $198, about $70 off the normal retail price.

Buy an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus on a Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint installment plan, get a $250 Target gift card

Buy a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge on a Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint installment plan, get a $250 Target gift card and a Gear VR

Costco

Buy a Galaxy S7 on a Verizon or AT&T installment plan, get a $200 Costco gift card (via mail-in rebate), two card mounts, a car charger, and a battery pack

Best Buy

Buy a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge on a Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint installment plan, get a $250 Best Buy gift card and a Gear VR

Buy an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus on a Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint installment plan, get a Best Buy gift card ($250 with 256GB model, $100 with 32GB and 128GB models)

Buy an LG G5 on a Verizon or Sprint installment plan, get a $300 Best Buy gift card

Moto Z Droid on a Verizon installment plan discounted to $240

AT&T

Buy a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge on an installment plan, get a Gear VR

Buy a Galaxy S6 on an installment plan, get a $200 Visa gift card

Buy any Samsung Galaxy phone on an installment plan, get a Gear S3 for $49.99 (two-year service plan required)

Verizon

Google Pixel or Pixel XL with 32GB of storage for $240 and Pixel or Pixel XL with 128GB of storage for $360 (the catch: you have to pay $649.99 up front; the difference will be deducted from your wireless bill month to month over the next two years)

T-Mobile

T-Mobile is mostly repromoting its existing trade-in deals

Sprint

Buy a Galaxy S7 on an installment plan, get a free Galaxy S7 if you open a new line of service (unlimited service plan also required for at least one phone)

Buy a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge, get a free Galaxy Tab E

Buy an LG V20, get a free 43-inch 4K TV from LG (valued at $449)

Buy an LG G5, get a free 32-inch 1080p LED TV from LG (valued at $199.99)

HTC

HTC 10 for $499 (currently $539.99)

HTC One M9 for $300 (currently $379.99)

HTC One A9 for $275 (currently $320)

Motorola / Lenovo

Moto Z Play Droid with Hasselblad True Zoom Moto Mod or Moto Insta-Share Projector Moto Mod for $457.99 (regularly $707.99)

Moto Z Droid with Hasselblad True Zoom Moto Mod or Moto Insta-Share Projector Moto Mod for $673.99 (regularly $923.99)

BlackBerry

Priv for $299 (currently $348.99)

DTEK50 for $229 (regularly $299)

Apple

Last year Apple skipped Black Friday altogether and this year it’s doing gift cards. You can get a gift card worth up to $150 when purchasing select products. But don’t get too excited — neither the iPhone 7 nor the new MacBooks are included in the promo.

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iPhone 7 and 7 Plus review

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