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Sheena Vasani
Sheena Vasani
Amazon’s newest Fire TV Stick 4K keeps getting cheaper.

Just a week after its price was cut in half, the Fire TV Stick 4K has hit a new low of $24.99 ($35 off) on Amazon. The streaming device supports Dolby Atmos with compatible sound systems and draws power from your TV’s USB port, so you don’t need a wall adapter. It also features a redesigned remote and supports Alexa Plus.

Emma Roth
Emma Roth
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring now supports sleep apnea detection.

After receiving clearance from the FDA in July, Samsung announced that its more advanced sleep apnea detection feature is now rolling out to its smart ring. The upgraded feature uses an “enhanced algorithm” to analyze vitals during sleep, and was previously only available on the Galaxy Watch 9.

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Casio’s next ring watch miniaturizes a 30 year old design.

Following the G-Shock version that debuted nearly a year ago with an adjustable strap, Casio’s latest iteration of its functional ring watch is based on its A168 digital watch that originally launched in 1995. The new CRW-002 will be available with a silver finish for $135, or gold for $155, and will be available sometime this month.

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Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
It probably comes as no surprise this super-sized Razor scooter is a nightmare to turn.

It took automotive engineer Matt Brown seven years to finally finish building this super-sized Razor scooter featuring an 8-foot long deck and a pair of beefy tires powered by electric motors inside each one. The scooter is completely rideable thanks to an extra set of handlebars at human height, but turning it around is a long process.

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Lego’s 5,363-piece Godzilla stands over 27-inches tall.

As part of the annual Godzilla Day celebrations, Lego has announced a towering brick-built Godzilla model featuring an adjustable tail, a posable head, arms, and fingers, and an attachable tongue that can be swapped for a heat ray blast. It will set you back a hefty $449.99 when it becomes available on November 27th.

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Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Narwal’s floor-cleaning Cybertruck is now available.

Originally announced earlier this year during IFA 2026, the Narwal V50 Cube, the company’s first cordless vacuum for the US market, is now available for $649.99 with a temporary discount to $499.99 until November 30th. The V50 pairs a lay flat stick vac with 180 minutes of cleaning time with an auto-empty charging dock that’s reminiscent of the Cybertruck.

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A person cleans their floor with the Narwal V50 Cube vacuum with its auto-empty charging station in the background.
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Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Butterball’s first handheld is no fun at all.

It may look like a frozen turkey-shaped Game Boy, but the Butterball Buddy is played more like a game of hot potato. You pass it around and when it stops making noise the person holding it is randomly assigned a Thanksgiving Day task like helping the chef or washing dishes. You can win one through Butterball’s website, and the rest of the year it functions as a kitchen timer.

<em>The Butterball Buddy assigns Thanksgiving Day chores like doing dishes or helping out in the kitchen.</em>
<em>The rest of the year the Buddy can be used as a digital kitchen timer.</em>
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The Butterball Buddy assigns Thanksgiving Day chores like doing dishes or helping out in the kitchen.
Image: Butterball
The 2026 iPad Mini is a terrific tiny tablet — for a big price

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With better performance and a better screen, this is a Mini to be reckoned with. But it’s not perfect, and it sure isn’t cheap.

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Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
GoPro is teasing a collaboration with AGV for a motorcycle helmet with a built-in camera.

The company describes the new accessory as a “fully integrated tech-enabled helmet from GoPro x AGV” which you can see quick glimpses of in a short teaser video. The integrated GoPro camera’s lens is positioned just below the visor on the front of the helmet. A release date isn’t known, but you can sign up for more details on GoPro’s site.

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Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
The Busy Bar can now run custom apps.

The latest firmware for the desktop productivity tool adds a JavaScript runtime so developers can create their own apps like live data widgets, games, and smart alerts that run right on the device. At the end of November, the company also plans to launch a “Busy Apps Catalog” featuring a curated collection of community-built apps available for download.

<em>An example of a custom JavaScript app running directly on the Busy Bar showing a user’s Instagram follower count.</em>
<em>Other custom app ideas include turning the Busy Bar’s pixelated display into a data monitor for a wireless router.</em>
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An example of a custom JavaScript app running directly on the Busy Bar showing a user’s Instagram follower count.
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Brad Bourque
Both Final Fantasy VII remake games are under $10 each for Switch 2.

For anyone looking to catch up ahead of the FFVII remake trilogy’s third and final segment next Spring, you can pick up the first two entries for super cheap. The debut, FFVII Remake Intergrade, is only $7.99, while the second, FFVII Rebirth, is only $7.49. Both are the digital versions for Nintendo Switch 2, and are on sale until 11:59pm PT on November 16th. Read our FFVII Remake Intergrade review.

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Vivo’s first Pro Max phone proves its Ultra is still in a league of its own0

The X500 Pro Max is great, but it’s a step back from my favorite phone camera.

Dominic Preston
Jess Weatherbed
Jess Weatherbed
Tonal’s smart weightlifting machine gets a frosty design update.

The Tonal 2 “Glacier” edition is available for $4,795. Aside from being a white colorway of the Tonal 2, it also has a mirror-like display that reflects the room when idle, built-in accessory storage, and some small design tweaks like arm covers and sculptural refinements across the top and bottom caps.

Image: Tonal
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Birdfy’s smart feeders now identify birds without a subscription.

Starting today, new and existing owners of the company’s smart bird feeders will receive an unlimited number of identifications of over 6,000 different species when a bird lands to feed. Previously, free users were limited to only 10 AI bird recognitions per day. Those wanting more details, including a bird’s sex, age category, and health estimates, can opt for the $79.99-per-year Birdfy Membership Plus subscription or the $149.99-per-year Pro option.

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Three Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo smart bird feeders mounted in different spots around a backyard.
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Dominic Preston
Dominic Preston
Samsung’s smart glasses might stick to the US and South Korea.

That’s according to the Chosun Ilbo, which reports markets including Europe, China, and Japan will have to wait until later for the “intelligent eyewear,” powered by Google, and designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Chosun also reports the glasses will go on sale in mid-December, a little later than we’d previously heard.

Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Anker upgrades its Omni S2 robovac with a UV-C light to kill mold, bacteria, and viruses.

Nearly 10 months after the Eufy Omni S2 debuted at CES 2026, Anker has announced a new Pro version that boosts suction from 30,000Pa to 40,000Pa while also introducing a UV-C light on the underside to help disinfect floors as the robovac cleans and mops. The Eufy Omni S2 Pro is available starting today for $1,699.

Overhead and front photos of the Anker Eufy Omni S2 Pro robovac connected to its charging dock.
Image: Anker
Terrence O'Brien
Terrence O'Brien
These 30th-anniversary Pokémon guitars are gorgeous and gorgeous-sounding.

Sadly, they’re so limited that they’re only available through a lottery. But these red and green Fenders feature sprites and pixel art from the original games under a transparent, tinted finish, plus a built-in bit crusher for authentic 8-bit tones.

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I built an AI Tamagotchi before Meta could

We have Muse Charm at home.

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Touchscreens everywhere!Touchscreens everywhere!
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Jay Peters
Jay Peters
Curry Barker used a Surface Laptop Ultra to help make his new YouTube short.

He edited the entire “Mama Bear” film while the laptop was unplugged, according to a behind-the-scenes video from Microsoft that also includes the claim that the computer sees a “less than 1% drop in performance when unplugged.”

That said, a footnote in the video says that the editing was “not performed on a single battery charge.”

Cameron Faulkner
Cameron Faulkner
Refurbished Nintendo Switch OLED consoles for $180 is a good deal.

The Nintendo Switch OLED is kind of like the Switch 1.5. It offers better battery life compared to the original, not to mention a much better kickstand, and obviously, an amazing OLED screen (something not even the Switch 2 has). While no longer the best Switch in terms of speed, you can grab a refurbished model with white Joy-Con at Best Buy in “good” condition with a 90-day warranty for $179.99 (originally $399.99).

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