Ben PattersonSenior Writer, PCWorld
Ben has been writing about technology and consumer electronics for more than 20 years. A PCWorld contributor since 2014, Ben joined TechHive in 2019, where he covers smart speakers, soundbars, and other smart and home-theater devices.
Best cheap laptops: We rate the best-sellers on Amazon and Best Buy
If you have $500 (or less), we've found the best cheap laptops on Amazon and Best Buy. The ones that give you the best bang for buck. Keep reading to find our top picks.
Walmart's exclusive Cyber Monday deal also includes a $10 Vudu credit.
Put an Amazon Echo Show 5 on your bedside table for $50 on Black Friday
Amazon's smallest smart display is also one of its best, and it's getting a $40 discount for Black Friday.
3rd-generation Google Nest Learning Thermostat gets a $70 Black Friday discount
Now’s the perfect time to jump on the Nest thermostat bandwagon.
The easy-to-install August Smart Lock Pro + Connect is $130 off for Black Friday
Our favorite retrofit smart lock comes with a Wi-Fi bridge included, and it works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit.
Black Friday deal: Save $90 on the Ring Alarm Starter Kit and get a free Echo Dot while you’re at it
Ring’s Black Friday deals went live a little early, and they include big savings on its easy-to-install starter kits.
Snap up a Google Home Mini for $19 during Black Friday
Google’s original Home Mini is still one of the smartest small speakers around, and for Black Friday, it’s a steal.
Arlo Pro 2 four-camera bundle is selling at a $250 discount during Black Friday week
No home security cameras yet? Snap up this Arlo Pro 2 starter kit while it’s on sale.
Put three Amazon Echo Dots in your house for $65 with this early Black Friday deal
We also found early Black Friday deals on the Echo Sub, the Echo Input, and the Echo Plus.
Best Black Friday TV deals: 4K TVs from LG, Samsung, Sony, Vizio, and more
These eye-popping and deeply discounted 4K HDR TVs are calling your name.
Amazon Echo Show vs. Google Nest Hub Max: Which 10-inch smart display should you buy?
The two top smart displays from Amazon and Google go head-to-head.
Lenovo's IdeaPad 6 14 packs a quad-core CPU and a full-HD touchscreen into a 2-in-1 form factor. Its battery and display could be better, but for just $500, you’re still getting a lot.
Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL review: Peppy quad-core performance, but a cheap display
This bargain-priced laptop puts up impressive performance numbers, but make sure to get one with an IPS display rather than the iffy TN variety.
Amazon Echo vs. Google Nest: Which of the two big smart platforms is right for you?
The choice between Amazon Alexa-powered Echo devices or Nest gadgets with Google Assistant can be a tough one. We'll help you pick.
Innr Smart Plug review: A cheaper way for Philips Hue users to take control of their “dumb” lights
Small, sturdy, and reliable, the Innr Smart Plug makes for an inexpensive alternative to the new Philips Hue Smart plug.
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