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 When it comes to new tech, $50 doesn't get you a lot— except perhaps during Black Friday sales. Surprisingly, quite a few of the smaller electronics and accessories we recommend are currently on sale for less than $50. These deals include picks from our guides to accessories, portable batteries, budget earbuds and smart speakers. There are also quite a few streaming subscription deals that fall within that price range, too.
Everything on this list has earned the Engadget seal of approval — be it from official reviews, buying guides, personal use or devices from brands we know to be reputable — so you don't have to guess whether these Black Friday tech deals are worth your (less than) $50.
Black Friday tech deals under $20
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For Black Friday, save over 40% on the best-selling Blue Yeti USB microphone from Logitech for creators.
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Google is running a short test in Germany, Belgium and Estonia that removes more detailed results from Google Search when users look for hotels and lodgings in these countries. Results will instead appear in a simple "blue link" that older users may recall from years past. The primary reason behind this test is pressure from the European Union, which is calling for more Google compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
According to a blog post, Google has been working hard over the past year with the European Commission and various industries, particularly hotels, airlines and small retailers. The company claims these three business types are experiencing 30 percent less traffic due to changes to comply further with the DMA. However, comparison sites are asking for more. For the uninitiated, comparison sites gather various results for users to pick between.
Therefore, Google is now proposing three more changes to Search. The main change is "expanded and equally formatted units" that let users choose between comparison sites or supplier websites. This change only applies to searches for products, hotels, flights and restaurants.
Another change is new formatting that allows comparison sites to show more information when they appear in Google Search, such as pictures and prices. The final change is the introduction of new ad units for comparison sites.
TechCrunch received a statement from the European Commission regarding the enforcement of DMA. Lea Zuber, an EU spokesperson, didn't say much besides confirming that they're
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The White House is reducing Intel's CHIPS Act award by over $600 million. Initially set to receive $8.5 billion from the domestic silicon production bill, the company will get up to $7.85 billion instead. On Tuesday, The New York Times reported that Intel has extended some plant openings beyond 2030 government deadlines. However, the Commerce Department said the funding reduction was instead due to a $3 billion military contract Intel was awarded.
Intel posted its biggest-ever quarterly loss last month after
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Black Friday is often a good time to restock on video games and gaming gear on the cheap, and this year is no exception. While the event itself is still a few days away, several retailers have already rolled out their official holiday sales. That means many of the season's better gaming deals are available right now. If you're looking to add a few games to your backlog, pick up a new console or upgrade your desktop with new accessories, we've rounded up our favorite Black Friday gaming deals below.
We'll see more discounts in the days ahead, but the current sales include a truckload of games and accessories we like for their lowest prices to date. Both versions of the PlayStation 5 are $75 off as well, while the Xbox Series S is $50 less than usual. We've dug through reviews and used price history trackers to ensure each offer below is a genuine deal, and we'll continue to update this post if prices change and new deals pop up over the course of the week.
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Black Friday deals offer opportunities to pick up holiday gifts for less but also treat-yourself items you've been eyeing. One of our favorite gadgets that falls under that category is the Ninja Creami, a favorite kitchen gadget of ours that scored a 90 in our review. Ninja Black Friday deals seem to already be in full swing because you can grab the ice cream maker for $50 off right now, for a final price of $180. That's not too far away from its record low price, making it a solid deal. While it isn't quite the season for ice cream in North America, there's never truly a bad time to enjoy it.
This is a more compact ice cream machine than many other household models. The Ninja Creami is very easy to use as well, since it operates in a similar way to a food processor. You'll need to make a liquid ice cream base and then freeze it, ideally for 24 hours.
You can then use the machine to blend in flavors. Cleaning up is a cinch if you have a dishwasher, since everything aside from the machine component is safe to place alongside your dishes on the racks.
On the downside, it is a rather noisy machine. We estimate that the volume is somewhere between that of a food processor and a countertop blender running at full spe
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American EV maker Rivian just announced that it has received a commitment from the US Department of Energy (DOE) for a loan totaling $6.6 billion. This is thanks to the DOE's Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program. This includes a principal loan of $6 billion and approximately $600 million of capitalized interest.
The company says it will use this money to "to accelerate its growth and leadership of electric vehicle design, development and manufacturing in the United States." Rivian fans can guess what that means. The Georgia manufacturing plant is back on the table, after the company halted construction to save money back in March.
If finalized, the loan will support continued construction of its manufacturing facility near Social Circle, Georgia. This plant will be used "for production of the company's midsize platform," which includes the forthcoming R2 SUV and the absolutely stunning R3/R3X line.
"Designed, engineered, and built in America to deliver an incredible combination of capability, function, performance, and pricing, Rivian believes its R2 and R3 vehicle lines will be critical drivers in the company's long-term growth and profitability," the company wrote in a press release.
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