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SKIP AHEAD Best Black Friday salesTo help you make the most of the shopping holiday ahead, we compiled some of the best Black Friday deals and sales that we think you’ll want to know about. Best Black Friday 2022 deals across retailersBelow, we’re sharing the best Black Friday deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 10,037 reviews on AmazonOral-B makes some of our favorite electric toothbrushes. Best Walmart Black Friday deals4.8-star average rating from 103 reviews at WalmartTineco’s S10 Cordless Smart Stick Vacuum is one of the brand’s newest models. Best Black Friday 2022 sales across retailersHere are the best Black Friday sales that we think you’ll want to know about.

☆ Apple AirPods Could Help You Hear Better
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Dominique Mosbergen | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The Live Listen feature on the AirPods Pro allows users to use another Apple device to tune out background noise and hear conversations. A $249 pair of Apple Inc. earphones might help some people hear almost as well as hearing aids that cost many times more. A study published Tuesday in the journal iScience found that a sound amplification feature on Apple’s AirPods Pro helped adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss hear speech nearly as well as two prescription hearing aids. The study compared two kinds of Apple earphones to two hearing aids from other companies.

☆ AirPods Pro Amplify Speech as Well as Some Hearing Aids
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-15 | by ( Dominique Mosbergen | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

☆ 26 Early Black Friday Deals to Shop Right Now
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-14 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +10 min

Madewell’s pre-holiday sale includes an extra 30% off sale styles and an extra 50% off select sale styles with the code SALEONSALE. The Segway Ninebot F30, a variant of the best electric scooter, is now available for $50 less than its previous best price. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the Bonfire, with the sale running through Dec. 4. For Sur La Table’s Black Friday Early Deals event, select cookware is up to 60% off. Monos is offering up to 40% off sitewide during its early Black Friday sale.

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☆ Cyber Monday bestsellers: Top-selling deals from last year
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Shari Uyehara | Shari Uyehara Is The Manager Of Editorial Operations Of Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are quickly approaching and major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy are already offering plenty of early sales and deals to shop. To give you an idea of what our readers were most interested in last year, we gathered a list of the most purchased products we covered during Cyber Monday 2021. To ensure the quality of each deal, we used price history trackers like CamelCamelCamel and Honey to confirm all of the below products were at their lowest price in at least three months when shared. 4.6-star average rating from 43,027 reviews on AmazonCovered in: The 10 best electric toothbrushes of 20214.7-star average rating from 13,042 reviews at Best BuyCovered in: Black Friday deal alert: Apple AirPods Pro4.5-star average rating from 4,408 reviews on AmazonCovered in: Black Friday laptop deals 20214.4-star average rating from 25,880 reviews on AmazonCovered in: Cyber Monday 2021 deal on a Roomba robot vacuum4.7-star average rating from 18,633 reviews on AmazonCovered in: Deal alert: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite4.5-star average rating from 14,216 reviews on AmazonCovered in 10 best flat irons of 20214.5-star average rating from 9,334 reviews on AmazonCovered in 70+ best Black Friday deals4.7-star average rating from 21,141 reviews on AmazonCovered in Amazon's Black Friday deals4.8-star average rating from 32,537 reviews on AmazonCovered in Best Black Friday air fryer deals4.8-star average rating from 103,670 reviews on AmazonCovered in: The best Cyber Monday 2021 deals4.7-star average rating from 3,013 reviews at Best BuyCovered in: Best Dyson Black Friday deals 20214.6-star average rating from 329,350 reviews at Best BuyCovered in: The best Cyber Monday 2021 deals4.6-star average rating from 56,574 reviews on AmazonCovered in: Best Black Friday air fryer deals4.8-star average rating from 735 reviews on Best BuyCovered in: The 10 best electric toothbrushes of 20214.5-star average rating from 68,996 reviews on AmazonCovered in: How to shop for the best KN95 face masks4.6-star average rating from 25,332 reviews on AmazonCovered in: Best Black Friday deals on TVs4.3-star average rating from 10,138 reviews on AmazonCovered in: The 5 best head shavers of 20214.5-star average rating from 2,841 reviews on AmazonCovered in: 10 best flat irons of 20214.4-star average rating from 20,254 reviews on AmazonCovered in: Black Friday 2021 fitness deals4.6-star average rating from 5,575 reviews on AmazonCovered in: Amazon's Black Friday dealsCatch up on Select’s in-depth coverage of personal finance, tech and tools, wellness and more, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date.

☆ 24 Early Black Friday Deals to Shop Right Now
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +9 min

By Buy Side StaffIt’s not quite Black Friday yet, but that’s not stopping many of the top retailers from unleashing holiday deals. Madewell’s pre-holiday sale includes an extra 30% off sale styles and an extra 50% off select sale styles with the code SALEONSALE. The Segway Ninebot F30, a variant of the best electric scooter, is now available for $50 less than its previous best price. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the Bonfire, with the sale running through Dec. 4. For Sur La Table’s Black Friday Early Deals event, select cookware is up to 60% off.

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☆ 19 Early Black Friday Deals to Shop Right Now
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +7 min

By Buy Side StaffIt’s not quite Black Friday yet, but that’s not stopping many of the top retailers from unleashing holiday deals. It’s currently more than 50% off and close to the lowest price we’ve seen. Right now during the brand’s holiday sale, it’s more than 30% off. This is the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the Bonfire, with the sale running through Dec. 4. For Sur La Table’s Black Friday Early Deals event, select cookware is up to 60% off.

☆ Shares in Apple supplier Goertek tumble after client suspends order
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Josh Ye | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Goertek said late on Tuesday it had received the notice from a "major overseas client", without disclosing the identity of the customer or product. Shares in Goertek fell by their maximum, triggering a trading suspension in accordance with exchange rules. "Goertek's suspension of production is more likely due to production issues rather than demand issues," he said. Apple and Goertek, whose clients also include Samsung and Microsoft, did not immediately reply to requests for comment. Goertek rivals Luxshare (002475.SZ) and AAC Technologies (2018.HK) jumped as high as 4.6% and 14.6%, respectively, before paring gains.

☆ Apple defies the Big Tech meltdown and remains the stock to own, not trade
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Jim Cramer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +14 min

Revenue rose 8% year-over-year to $90.1 billion, exceeding expectations of $88.9 billion and marking a September quarter record. Despite growing fears of a recession and a strong U.S. dollar that dents international sales, Apple sales posted a September quarter record for the Americas, Europe, Greater China and the rest of Asia-Pacific. Companywide results Operating cash flow of $24.13 billion was in line with expectations of $24.24 billion and marked a September quarter record. Revenue rose 8% year-over-year to $90.1 billion, exceeding expectations of $88.9 billion and marking a September quarter record. Despite growing fears of a recession and a strong U.S. dollar that dents international sales, Apple sales posted a September quarter record for the Americas, Europe, Greater China and the rest of Asia-Pacific.

☆ From Apple AirPods and Squishmallows to 'Encanto' toys, here are some of the most anticipated gifts this holiday season, according to Adobe
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Sarah Belle Lin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

"The shape of the holiday season will look different this year, with early discounting in October," Patrick Brown, Adobe vice president of growth marketing and insights, said in a statement. Here are the toys, gaming devices, games, and other gifts that Adobe predicts will be the most popular items this holiday season. SquishmallowsThe stuffed animals come in all sizes, shapes, and colors and are expected to once again be popular this holiday season. Xbox Series XThe Xbox Series X is the fastest, most powerful Xbox yet, per Microsoft. Apple Watch Series 8/UltraThe new Apple Watch Series 8 comes in eight different colors, with either a 41-millimeter or 45-millimeter case.

☆ Apple reportedly set to launch new iPad Pro tablets in coming days
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple is set to announce a new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro in the coming days, according to Bloomberg. And it may help the company boost its iPad sales, which dipped 14% during Apple's last holiday quarter and 2% during the most recent quarter. The new iPad will feature the M2 chip, which is the newest chip in the current MacBook Air laptop, the report said. The upgrade is the first to Apple's iPad Pro in a year and a half and it should offer a speed boost of 20%, according to the report. But the tablets may not offer many other new features and will reportedly look the same as current models.

☆ Prime Day 2022 ends tonight: 80+ best deals to shop ahead of Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +17 min

Prime Early Access Sale: The best dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 2,378 reviews on AmazonThis indoor gardening system allows you to grow herbs indoors year round. 4.6-star average rating from 72,050 reviews on AmazonThe Keurig K-Mini is one of our favorite single-serve coffee makers. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

☆ Prime Day deal: Score a 13-inch MacBook at its lowest price ever
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Select Staff | Select Staff On Nbc News | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

Amazon’s fall Prime Day event — called Prime Early Access Sale — with sitewide savings for Prime members on everything from skin care and pet products to tech and fitness equipment, ends today. The Series 8 Apple Watch is also on sale for Amazon’s fall Prime Day. The Prime Early Access Sale is similar to Prime Day (the sale started by Amazon in 2015), but this October event kicked off early holiday shopping. As with July’s Prime Day, other retailers like Target, Walmart and Wayfair are now hosting their own early pre-Black Friday counter sales. The Prime sale ends today, so make sure to keep up with our continual coverage of the Prime Early Access Sale, aka “October Prime Day” — we will be highlighting lightning deals and sharing some of our favorite deals throughout the day.

☆ Amazon October Prime Day: 50+ best deals to shop ahead of Black Friday
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +15 min

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. Prime Early Access Sale: The best dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.7-star average rating from 2,378 reviews on AmazonThis indoor gardening system allows you to grow herbs indoors year round. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

Amazon’s second Prime Day-like sale this year is now on — for the first time in Prime Day history. Prime Early Access Sale: The best deals on products at their lowest price everBelow, we’re sharing the best products — based on our previous coverage and reporting — that are at their lowest price ever during the Early Access Prime Sale. 4.7-star average rating from 522,925 reviews on AmazonAmazon's smart plug is designed to be compact so it won't block a second wall outlet, the brand says. It has a 5,000mAh battery that, according to the brand, should last for more than a day on a single charge. 4.4-star average rating from 618 reviews on AmazonUnlike razors that only trim hair at the skin’s surface, epilators remove hair from the roots.

☆ October Prime Day: 45+ best deals from Crest, Keurig and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-12 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +14 min

For the first time in Prime Day’s history, Amazon is hosting two Prime Day-like events in the same year. Prime Early Access Sale: The best dealsBelow, we’re sharing the best deals from the Prime Early Access Sale based on our previous coverage and reporting. 4.6-star average rating from 72,050 reviews on AmazonThe Keurig K-Mini is one of our favorite single-serve coffee makers. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales on AmazonHere are the best Prime Day sales on Amazon right now that we think you’ll want to know about. Prime Early Access Sale: The best sales at other retailersIn addition to Amazon, the following retailers are offering Prime Day sales we recommend.

☆ October Prime Day: Top Deals on Earbuds, Headphones and Other Audio Gear
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +3 min

We’re seeing sales on many of our The Amazon Prime Early Access Sale is an excellent time to up your audio game. We’re seeing sales on many of our favorite high-end headphones, including best-ever prices on good-quality noise-canceling headphones, with some at as much as $100 off their usual price. Compared with the prior version, these wireless earbuds have better audio, stronger noise cancellation, longer battery life, volume adjustment and precision finding features if you lose them. Bose headphonesBose’s QuietComfort 45 headphones are our overall favorite noise-canceling headphones at full price, and they’re a steal at $230 during the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale. The refreshed design offers superior noise cancellation, but they don’t fold down as small so they might not be a top-pick for travel.

☆ Target Deal Days: 14 best deals from Apple, KitchenAid and more
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-08 | by ( Mili Godio | Mili Godio Is An Associate Reporter For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Ahead of Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale — which officially goes live on Oct. 11 — Target is hosting its second Deal Days event. To help you make the most of the fleeting shopping holiday, we compiled some of the best deals and sales live on Target now. The best deals during Target Deal DaysBelow, we’re sharing the best Target deals based on our previous coverage and reporting. The best Target Deal Days salesHere are the best sales during Target Deal Days right now that we think you’ll want to know about. The best Prime Day sales at other retailersIn addition to Target and Amazon, the following retailers are also offering notable sales.

☆ Apple AirPods Pro are 32% right now
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-06 | by ( Zoe Malin | Zoe Malin Is The Associate Updates Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

The AirPods discount is part of Target's October Deal Days event, which is happening now through Oct. 8, and the early deals Amazon is rolling out before its Prime Early Access Sale next week. The water- and sweat-resistant Apple AirPods Pro offer over 24 hours of listening time with the MagSafe Charging Case, according to the brand. The earbuds are also built with Adaptive EQ technology, which Apple says means they automatically tune music to your ears. To ensure a good fit, the AirPods come with silicone ear tips in three sizes. If you’re looking for other headphone options to browse, headphones like the Beats Studio Buds, JBL Live Pro 2 and Jabra Elite 85t are also currently on sale during Target Deal Days.

☆ Top 5 and bottom 5 Club stocks between the S&P 500's old June low and Monday's new one
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Kevin Stankiewicz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +15 min

Walmart (WMT) and Chevron (CVX) were in the Trust on June 16, but we exited those stocks Aug. 1 and Sept. 7 , respectively. On the other hand, Starbucks (SBUX) and off-price retailer TJX Companies (TJX) entered the portfolio Aug. 22 and Aug. 24 , respectively. Top performers Leading the way was Wynn Resorts (WYNN) , gaining 22.6% between the old June low and Monday. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) was next , falling 19.20% between the old June low and Monday's new one. Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) saw the fifth-largest decline among portfolio stocks, declining 14.94% between the old June low and Monday.

☆ AirPods Pro 2nd-Gen Review: Better Noise Canceling, Easier to Find When Lost
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Nicole Nguyen | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

I was rushing out the door when I accidentally grabbed my old AirPods Pro, not the new ones I was supposed to be testing. That’s how similar they look. But when I put them in my ears, I could immediately tell these were the three-year-old earbuds. To understand what’s different about the second-generation $249 AirPods Pro, available Sept. 23, you need to hear them.

☆ Apple's new AirPods Pro are worth the $249 even if you already own the older version
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Sofia PittTransparency mode is actually transparentWhen you're using your AirPods Pro and you're not in noise cancellation mode, you're in what Apple calls transparency mode. There's a built-in speaker in the new AirPods Pro that plays a sound so you can locate your lost AirPods. Audio quality is superiorThe new AirPods Pro have superior audio for a few reasons. I don't have a single bad thing to say about the new AirPods Pro. When I was too lazy to dig through my bag and get my new AirPods Pro, I listened to an audiobook with the older AirPods.

☆ Apple issues iPhone update to fix shaking camera, hard reset bugs
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-22 | by ( Kif Leswing | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple unveiled four new iPhones, three new Apple Watches and an updated AirPods Pro during a press event on Wednesday in Cupertino, California, United States on September 7, 2022. Apple on Thursday issued an update to iOS, the iPhone's operating system, that fixes several bugs that cropped up as part of the iPhone 14 launch last week. Although Apple often releases software updates after a phone launch due to bugs that emerge, several issues with the new iPhones were widely discussed on social media and in reports. It also fixes a problem with transferring data from an old iPhone to an iPhone 14. WATCH: Apple launches iPhone 14

☆ Apple will fix iPhone 14 bug that caused some cameras to shake with a buzzing noise
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-19 | by ( Sofia Pitt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Apple introduced the iPhone 14 lineup, Apple Watch 8 products, and new AirPods Pro at an event in Cupertino, California, on Sept. 7, 2022. Apple just released its high-end iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max last week and some complaints are coming in about a bizarre camera flaw. "We're aware of the issue and a fix will be released next week," an Apple spokesperson told CNBC. One YouTuber, Luke Miani, uploaded a video to Twitter showing how his iPhone 14 Pro Max camera vibrates when using Snapchat, causing his photo to be blurry. You can also hear the phone's camera making a loud buzzing sound in Miani's video.

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