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This is the last weekly deal we'll do this year, but unlike other , we won't be looking back wistfully at the 2023 deals that once were — all that matters are the ones you can get right now. This week, we're seeing a few sale prices that are still live from Black Friday; snag those before they inevitably go back up. A few new discounts have popped up that actually beat lows from November's shopping holiday, including a Prime-only deal on , all-time lows on Anker , and discounts on and trackers. Until next year, these are the best tech deals that you can still get today.
As part of at Amazon, the Anker 511 is down to $16 which is a 30 percent discount and close to an all-time low. It's our top pick for a 30-watt option in our . And if you want two USB-C ports instead of just one, you can get the 47W Nano 3 for $21, which is within a dollar of its best price so far. Other notable deals include our top pick for a 65 watt charger from the same guide, the , which is 37 percent off putting it at a new all-time low of $38.
The latest generation of is now 40 percent off, bringing it to a new all-time low of $90. That's about $15 cheaper than it sold for during Black Friday, but this deal is only for Prime members. The Echo 8 is our and Amazon debuted the third-generation of the device at a company event in September. to appreciate the edge-to-edge front glass and new, more refined look — along with the new features. The most notable of the bunch is , which knows how far you are from the device and displays different content accordingly, such as large format weather when you're across the room and personalized info like calendars and news when you step closer.
If you have a Prime membership, you can use it to get the company's flagship smart speaker, , for $50, which is half price and matches the lowest it's ever sold for, and comes in a full $10 less than it went for during . The latest Echo is our top pick for abecause it churns out a good amount of volume for its size and packs in all of Alexa's helpful smart home management and other skills.
Empress Effects is selling its two ZOIA modular synthesizers at a discount. The guitar effects pedal typically sells for $549, but is now 20 percent off and down to $439. The modular synth mini modular synth is 15 percent off, bringing it down to $607 instead of the $714 MSRP.
We called the ZOIA "a complex and rewarding modular effects pedal" and gave it a score of 86. While it's likely overkill for someone looking for a standard effects pedal, the ZOIA will give you almost limitless combinations of effects and modules, along with customization capabilities that other models can't match.
The is pretty similar to the original ZOIA, but is instead configured into a Eurorack format which you could easily add to a larger modular synth setup. There's a powerful audio processor inside, plus 80 modules and 20 dedicated effects modules. These can be combined to create anything from basic reverbs to complicated microloopers or even full-fledged synthesizers.
We named the wireless earbuds our top pick for noise cancellation in our updated guide to . Right now Amazon, and are selling them for $249 or $50 off, which is the sale price the buds for Black Friday. The standout feature is the active noise cancellation, but we also appreciated the sound quality bump from the new Immersive Audio tech, which we tested out in our .
The is seeing a rare discount at Amazon. It's down to $140 instead of the $200 list price. We recommend the device, which is a combination of a sunrise alarm clock and sleep-sounds speaker, in our . The design is attractive and the large, tactile buttons are easy to find and use in the dark or when you're groggy. Hatch offers a vast library of original content with bedtime stories, meditations, music and white noise to help you fall and stay asleep, and a big selection of wake-up pep talks and stretches to get you energized in the AM. Only catch is most of the content isn't free. You'll need to pay $5 per month for full access, the value of which we discuss in our .
The is down to $160 directly from and at . That's within a dollar of its Black Friday price and $90 off the $275 list price, though it's been regularly on sale over the past few months. This is our top pick for a because it combines an easy-to-use app with good cleaning power. It doesn't have the smart obstacle avoidance or self-emptying features of pricier robot vacs, but at $160, you won't likely get a better deal on a reliable machine.
Google's Android tablet, the Pixel is still down to $399 — a $100 discount that matches what it sold for on Black Friday. It popped back up to full price after the sale, but then at and , it dropped back down in and hasn't gone back up. The version with is also $100 off. The Google Pixel Tablet gets a mention in our . Though we don't think it's more compelling than the Samsung that nabs the top Android spot, it's a good pick for someone who wants a tablet that can handle casual browsing and streaming, but can also act as a smart home display. The included speaker and charging dock prop it up so you can use Google Home or manufacturer apps to control compatible smart lights, speakers, plugs and cameras.
A Blink sale at Amazon includes a number of security camera bundles, with discounts of up to 53 percent off. The company of its home security cameras at deep discounts and the combinations and sale percentages vary. Whether these are compelling deals or not depend on what you need for your home right now. If you're in the market for a Blink Mini camera to keep an eye on your home's interior, and would like to pair that up with the latest generation of Blink Outdoor camera, this will save you $83 over buying the two separately and at full price. Both cameras offer 1080p video, two way audio and allow for local storage of clips with the included Sync Module 2.
A bundle of is currently on sale at Amazon for $79, which is a dollar less than it sold for on . These Bluetooth trackers are for iPhone users to keep tabs on your stuff. You'll need some sort of accessory to attach them to your stuff as the smooth round discs lack any sort of hole or attachment point. But AirTags tap into the largest finding network of any tracker, calling on the passive locating power of nearby iOS devices to find a lost tag in real time. It's not as loud, nor as quick with the left behind alerts as our overall top pick, the . A four-pack of those tags is currently $60.
A single Tile Pro is down to $22 at , which is cheaper than it went for on Black Friday and matches the all-time low it hit for July's Prime day. We named it the for Android users, though it'll work with iPhones too. It's louder than an AirTag, and while the Tile finding network is nowhere near as vast as Apple's it worked well enough in our tests to get us to the approximate location of a misplaced item. The Pro model is also the only Tile with a replaceable battery.
If you took advantage of KitchenAid mixer sales over Cyber Week or were lucky enough to get one as a gift, you may want to look into snagging a few attachments to make your new kitchen appliance even more versatile. Right now a big is on sale at Amazon. The is down to $75 from $100, the is $70 instead of $130, and the ice cream maker set is $70 as opposed to the $100 MSRP. The itself is down to $240, which is about $10 more than it went for on Black Friday.
The super portable puts out and right now it’s down to $46 instead of the full-price $60 after you click the 5 percent coupon. That puts very close to its all-time low and even beats its Black Friday price last month. We named it one of the best small you can buy in our guide to those devices. There’s a strap in the back that works well on belts, backpacks — or even bike handlebars, so it’s easy to take with you. And on-the-go is where this speaker performs best, as it’s more about portable volume than pure fidelity.
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Anker charging accessories sale
As part of at Amazon, the Anker 511 is down to $16 which is a 30 percent discount and close to an all-time low. It's our top pick for a 30-watt option in our . And if you want two USB-C ports instead of just one, you can get the 47W Nano 3 for $21, which is within a dollar of its best price so far. Other notable deals include our top pick for a 65 watt charger from the same guide, the , which is 37 percent off putting it at a new all-time low of $38.
Amazon Echo Show 8
The latest generation of is now 40 percent off, bringing it to a new all-time low of $90. That's about $15 cheaper than it sold for during Black Friday, but this deal is only for Prime members. The Echo 8 is our and Amazon debuted the third-generation of the device at a company event in September. to appreciate the edge-to-edge front glass and new, more refined look — along with the new features. The most notable of the bunch is , which knows how far you are from the device and displays different content accordingly, such as large format weather when you're across the room and personalized info like calendars and news when you step closer.
Amazon Echo
If you have a Prime membership, you can use it to get the company's flagship smart speaker, , for $50, which is half price and matches the lowest it's ever sold for, and comes in a full $10 less than it went for during . The latest Echo is our top pick for abecause it churns out a good amount of volume for its size and packs in all of Alexa's helpful smart home management and other skills.
ZOIA Euroburo
Empress Effects is selling its two ZOIA modular synthesizers at a discount. The guitar effects pedal typically sells for $549, but is now 20 percent off and down to $439. The modular synth mini modular synth is 15 percent off, bringing it down to $607 instead of the $714 MSRP.
We called the ZOIA "a complex and rewarding modular effects pedal" and gave it a score of 86. While it's likely overkill for someone looking for a standard effects pedal, the ZOIA will give you almost limitless combinations of effects and modules, along with customization capabilities that other models can't match.
The is pretty similar to the original ZOIA, but is instead configured into a Eurorack format which you could easily add to a larger modular synth setup. There's a powerful audio processor inside, plus 80 modules and 20 dedicated effects modules. These can be combined to create anything from basic reverbs to complicated microloopers or even full-fledged synthesizers.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds
We named the wireless earbuds our top pick for noise cancellation in our updated guide to . Right now Amazon, and are selling them for $249 or $50 off, which is the sale price the buds for Black Friday. The standout feature is the active noise cancellation, but we also appreciated the sound quality bump from the new Immersive Audio tech, which we tested out in our .
Hatch Restore 2
The is seeing a rare discount at Amazon. It's down to $140 instead of the $200 list price. We recommend the device, which is a combination of a sunrise alarm clock and sleep-sounds speaker, in our . The design is attractive and the large, tactile buttons are easy to find and use in the dark or when you're groggy. Hatch offers a vast library of original content with bedtime stories, meditations, music and white noise to help you fall and stay asleep, and a big selection of wake-up pep talks and stretches to get you energized in the AM. Only catch is most of the content isn't free. You'll need to pay $5 per month for full access, the value of which we discuss in our .
iRobot Roomba 694
The is down to $160 directly from and at . That's within a dollar of its Black Friday price and $90 off the $275 list price, though it's been regularly on sale over the past few months. This is our top pick for a because it combines an easy-to-use app with good cleaning power. It doesn't have the smart obstacle avoidance or self-emptying features of pricier robot vacs, but at $160, you won't likely get a better deal on a reliable machine.
Google Pixel Tablet
Google's Android tablet, the Pixel is still down to $399 — a $100 discount that matches what it sold for on Black Friday. It popped back up to full price after the sale, but then at and , it dropped back down in and hasn't gone back up. The version with is also $100 off. The Google Pixel Tablet gets a mention in our . Though we don't think it's more compelling than the Samsung that nabs the top Android spot, it's a good pick for someone who wants a tablet that can handle casual browsing and streaming, but can also act as a smart home display. The included speaker and charging dock prop it up so you can use Google Home or manufacturer apps to control compatible smart lights, speakers, plugs and cameras.
Blink security camera bundle
A Blink sale at Amazon includes a number of security camera bundles, with discounts of up to 53 percent off. The company of its home security cameras at deep discounts and the combinations and sale percentages vary. Whether these are compelling deals or not depend on what you need for your home right now. If you're in the market for a Blink Mini camera to keep an eye on your home's interior, and would like to pair that up with the latest generation of Blink Outdoor camera, this will save you $83 over buying the two separately and at full price. Both cameras offer 1080p video, two way audio and allow for local storage of clips with the included Sync Module 2.
Apple AirTag
A bundle of is currently on sale at Amazon for $79, which is a dollar less than it sold for on . These Bluetooth trackers are for iPhone users to keep tabs on your stuff. You'll need some sort of accessory to attach them to your stuff as the smooth round discs lack any sort of hole or attachment point. But AirTags tap into the largest finding network of any tracker, calling on the passive locating power of nearby iOS devices to find a lost tag in real time. It's not as loud, nor as quick with the left behind alerts as our overall top pick, the . A four-pack of those tags is currently $60.
Tile Pro 1-pack
A single Tile Pro is down to $22 at , which is cheaper than it went for on Black Friday and matches the all-time low it hit for July's Prime day. We named it the for Android users, though it'll work with iPhones too. It's louder than an AirTag, and while the Tile finding network is nowhere near as vast as Apple's it worked well enough in our tests to get us to the approximate location of a misplaced item. The Pro model is also the only Tile with a replaceable battery.
KitchenAid stand mixer attachments
If you took advantage of KitchenAid mixer sales over Cyber Week or were lucky enough to get one as a gift, you may want to look into snagging a few attachments to make your new kitchen appliance even more versatile. Right now a big is on sale at Amazon. The is down to $75 from $100, the is $70 instead of $130, and the ice cream maker set is $70 as opposed to the $100 MSRP. The itself is down to $240, which is about $10 more than it went for on Black Friday.
Tribit Stormbox Micro 2
The super portable puts out and right now it’s down to $46 instead of the full-price $60 after you click the 5 percent coupon. That puts very close to its all-time low and even beats its Black Friday price last month. We named it one of the best small you can buy in our guide to those devices. There’s a strap in the back that works well on belts, backpacks — or even bike handlebars, so it’s easy to take with you. And on-the-go is where this speaker performs best, as it’s more about portable volume than pure fidelity.
Follow on Twitter and for the latest tech deals and buying advice.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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