With only a few weeks left before the winter holidays, online stores and businesses are gearing up for one of the biggest sales seasons of the year. And this year, there are a ton of new products for you and the gadget-loving geeks in your life to get excited about. From robots to drones, check out some of our favorite digital deals and gift ideas from around the web.
JBL Pulse – $299.99 $84.99 (Black Friday Sale)
With superior sound quality and a splash-proof body, this indoor/outdoor bluetooth speaker will have you jamming “All I Want for Christmas Is You, JLB Pulse!”
MacBook Pro – $1799.00 $1699.99 (Black Friday Sale)
Apple has created its sleekest and most efficient laptop ever in the form of the new MacBook Pro (15 inches), offering their latest innovation, the Touch Bar. A little pricey, but worth the investment. Warning: You may need a handful of dongles as stocking-stuffers with this one.
Sony Playstation 4 Pro – $399.99
For the gamer in your life, consider the Sony’s newest gaming console. With 1TB of space, you should have plenty of room for game storage. Looks great on a 4k TV!
Sony Playstation VR – $399.99
Sony is taking gaming to the next level this year with its virtual reality headset. Experience new worlds with this immersive 360 environment, and get lost in a game! The system even has 3D audio technology, sounding even sharper and clearer than ever.
GoPro Hero5 – $399.00
This is GoPro’s best camera yet, with 4K video capability, voice control and video stabilization. Get active this season, and give it a shot!
Cozmo Robot – $179.99
Seriously, who doesn’t need a robot in their life? Cozmo can interact with your actions, and according to its maker, “express real emotions!” Its personality even adapts as you interact with it. A fun, novel idea for that person who already, “has it all.”
Google Chromecast – $35.00 $25.00 (Black Friday Sale)
If you don’t already have one of these, you should probably buy an extra one for yourself. The Google Chromecast unleashes a world of entertainment by connecting your mobile device to your HDTV via HDMI. It’s great for streaming YouTube or Netflix right from your phone, tablet or laptop and quickly smartens up the ole telly.
mophie PowerStation – $34.95 (starting)
The mophie Powerstation gives you that quick power-up your phone or tablet desperately needs halfway through the day. Depending on the size (XXL, XL and regular), these universal batteries provide up to three USB ports and 20,000mAh of charging power, so you won’t have to leave the Christmas party early to charge your phone (we’ve all done it).
iPad Pro (9.7″) – $599.00
Both of Apple’s iPad Pros are laptop-level tablets, but the 9.7″ version offers amazing 12MP iSight camera with 4K video. With retina display and four-speaker audio, this beast will be perfect for recording your next Christmas Party Hop.
DJI Mavic Pro – $999.00
The good news is, this is one of the most powerful, visually stunning (4k video and stabilizer) and affordable drones on the market today. The bad news is it won’t be available until mid-January. Womp, womp. However, DJI is taking pre-orders, so at least you can be truthful this time when say their gift is “in the mail.”
Google Home – $99.00 (limited time only)
This simple, voice-activated speaker is ready to make your wish its command. Powered by Google Assistant, this bot can perform web searches, play music, or even change your thermostat.
Apple Watch Series 2 – $269.00 (starting)
With two different case sizes, Apple’s newest wearable has a built-in GPS, which provides accurate speed, pace, distance, and location information, even if you don’t have your iPhone with you. The dual-core processor is quick, and this watch can withstand underwater up to 50m. For a special Black Friday deal, get the original Smart Watch for only $199.99 (save $300)!
Aura Smart Picture Frame – $399.00
This high tech home product is a simple, clean way to bring your iPhone or iPad photos to life. With the free app, you can add to the photo album from anywhere in the world! The device offers advanced filters and enhance those blurry or low-light shots and can update an image’s orientation.
August Doorbell Cam – $199.00
A great addition to your internet-connected home, this doorbell cam shows you who’s knocking at your door. You’ll get an alert every time the bell is rung, and you can even speak with your visitors from your smartphone! Who knows? You might even catch Santa this year.
Seagate External Hard Drive – $89.99 (starting)
Your digital information is valuable, so be sure to back it up this season. With four different products in its Backup Plus Family, Seagate offers a wide variety of options for different computer needs. You’re bound to find a drive that fits your budget and preferences.
Skullcandy Crusher Wireless Headphones – $199.99
These are some of the most powerful and ear-pumping headphones on the market today. With up to 40 hours of Bluetooth connectivity per charge, Scullcandy has bumped up its bass quality with dual-channel haptic bass. Get ready to listen to “Christmas In Hollis” a little louder this year.
Amazon’s All-New Echo Dot – $49.99
Amazon’s 2nd Generation Echo Dot uses the AI bot Alexa to help you navigate your day. With voice commands to play music, control your smart home devices like fans and sprinklers, search the web, read the news, and much more, the Echo Dot will smarten up your life in seconds.
NES Classic Edition (UK Edition) – $249.96 $179.99 (Black Friday Sale)
If you can get your hands on this high tech piece of vintage equipment this season, you’ll be lucky. Many stores have already sold out of Nintendo’s newest release of its 1980s replica for the digital age. Complete with 30 classic preloaded games (Super Mario Bros. 1-3, Castlevania and Excitebike, to name a few), as well as a classic controller and HDMI connections, this system is perfect for the old school gamer in your life.
Samsung Gear VR – $61.69
The Samsung Gear VR gives you a truly immersive experience, delivered right from your the Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge or Galaxy S6 edge devices. A lightweight but powerful headset, the Gear VR will bring your favorite movies to life (over 1 million short films and videos available on Vimeo), and it’s even more comfortable than its predecessor.
Roku Premiere+ Streaming Media Player – $79.99
With streaming content from PBS, Netflix, Sling, and many other providers, Roku Premiere+ Streaming offers quick, seamless streaming in 4K Ultra HD at 60fps. Perfect for a cozy movie night by a warm fire.
Fitbit Charge 2 – $145.95
With the Fitbit Charge 2, you’ll feel great about how much you’re actually working out throughout your day. This device offers all-day activity tracking (steps, distance, calories burned, floors climbed and active minutes). Beyond body improvement, the wearable can organize your life with calling, texting and even calendar capabilities.
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