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The QC Ultra 2's defining theme is that they don't attempt to rewrite Bose's legacy; rather, they refine it. They look identical to the first generation, except for the yokes, which swap a matte aluminum finish for a shiny, polished metal finish. The QC Ultra 2's earcups are slightly shallower than those of their predecessor, which can cause fit issues for people with larger heads and ears.

It's been three years since Sony released the last iteration of its revered WH-1000X series over-ear headphones, and there couldn't be bigger shoes to fill. The are considered by consumers and industry experts to be some of the best headphones on the market, with high marks for their comfort, sound, software features, and excellent noise-canceling capabilities. Also: The 20+ best Black Friday headphones deals worth grabbing now

Hori's officially licensed Mario Kart Pro Deluxe Racing Wheel is on sale for $91 (was $110) in Amazon's Black Friday sale. Notably, this wired racing wheel and pedals set is fully compatible with Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. It works great with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch, Mario Kart World on Switch 2, Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, and more than two dozen other games on Switch 1/2. It's also compatible with all PC racing games that support XInput.

Pictures taking minutes to download? Social media feed doesn't refresh as much as it should? Struggling to send messages? That's not just frustrating, but can also affect your productivity when you're trying to work or study at home. Heck, it even makes relaxing while watching some fun reels hard. If you have been facing all this and more while paying for speedy internet, the issue might not be with your internet service provider, but something at home - the router.

When it comes to snacking, everyone's got their preferences. Some crave a savory blast of umami, while for others, a sweet treat might be what always hits the spot. Or maybe you're like me, and if you have one, it needs to be followed by the other. Creating snacks that hit just right is what Cheese 'n Crackers is all about.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are still a week away, but you don't have to wait till then to start saving. Almost all big retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are offering plenty of early deals already, and we're spotting deep discounts on some of the best earbuds out there. Amazon, in particular, is being the most generous right now and has dropped the price of Shokz OpenFit 2 to just $125.

The Ozlo Sleep earbuds are some of the most comfortable and effective sleep earbuds I've ever tested, and I can't recommend them enough to anybody who needs to quiet down their bedtime environment to catch a few more Z's, that is, if they're willing to pay the $300 price tag. Keep reading to learn why,

Dyson vacuums are known to be pricey, but they've also gained a reputation for being worth the price. One of Dyson's most recent cordless models, the V11 Origin, packs serious suction and smart features into a lightweight design. There's a reason this has been Dyson's best-seller since Black Friday started on Thursday: At $399, down from $629, you're saving $230 on a premium cleaning machine that will revolutionize the way you do housework. And, with this record-low price, Dyson quality is now accessible.

I recently reviewed the Bissell CleanView Max Lift-Off and praised it for being powerful, thoughtfully designed, and even a little relaxing to use. The star feature is the detachable Lift-Off canister that turns the machine into a portable vacuum for stairs, upholstery, the car, and tight corners. It also includes a tangle-free brush roll and a HEPA-sealed allergen system that helps pull up pet hair, dust, and debris that you definitely don't want lingering around.

It's confusing, I know. Hyundai and Kia recently gained access to Tesla's widespread Supercharger network. Their latest electric vehicles even come with the Tesla-style charging port from the factory, so owners can visit those chargers without fumbling with bulky adapters. And now here I am, telling you to think twice before using a Tesla Supercharger in a Kia EV6 or EV9, or a Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, or Ioniq 9. Let me explainand, hopefully, save you a bit of time at the charging station.

Placement of Era 300 drivers on the front, sides and top projects sound in multiple directions at once. This configuration serves as the sonic environment Dolby Atmos content needs to operate. Instruments and vocals are placed in locations around your listening space. You hear guitar riffs coming from your left, vocals centered in front, and ambient effects floating overhead. Custom waveguides tailor the sound dispersion of each driver to make sure you get audio coming from the correct right, left, forward, and above positions.

The best white elephant parties I've ever attended are ones where people are often clamoring and trying to steal the hot gift of the night from one another - whether it's something super funny, genuinely good, or just downright practical that they actually need. Looking for white elephant gift ideas for an upcoming party? Below, I rounded up the best items that Apartment Therapy staffers recommend bringing to a gift exchange.

George Lucas famously said "sound is 50 percent of the movie-going experience," and he ought to know. But what if you want to bring the full excitement of the movies home? How can you ensure you're getting an audio performance that will do justice to the pictures you're watching? By investing in a surround sound setup, that's how. A well-sorted surround sound system can offer the cinematic scale and sonic immersion that makes movie night an authentic event.

Flashlights are one of those things you never think about until you need one, and then you spend five minutes digging through drawers looking for the cheap plastic one that barely lights up anymore. Most of them do the bare minimum, offering a single brightness setting and maybe a strobe mode you'll never use. They're tools, not gadgets, and they certainly don't inspire any excitement when you're packing them into a bag or clipping them to a keychain.

It has a built-in camera that would capture your TV screen and analyze colors in real time and projects matching hues onto the wall behind. Explosions glow orange across your wall, ocean scenes spread blue throughout the room, and forests extend green beyond the screen edges. This reactive lighting creates immersion that static backlights cannot achieve, pulling you deeper into whatever you're watching. The fish-eye correction function improves color accuracy along the edges where older systems struggled.

But let's be real: 99% of the articles you encounter on this musty ol' web of ours aren't exactly awe-inspiring. They're a means to an end. The same is true for most videos, too. And in any such scenario, you aren't in it for the pleasure of reading or viewing and being entertained. You just want to get the gist of what's happening without wasting any time wading your way through unimaginative drivel.

Gavin is the Segment Lead for the Technology Explained, Security, Internet, Streaming, and Entertainment verticals, former co-host on the Really Useful Podcast, and a frequent product reviewer. He has a degree in Contemporary Writing pillaged from the hills of Devon, more than a decade of professional writing experience, and his work has appeared on How-To Geek, Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, Online Tech Tips, and Help Desk Geek, among others.

Adaptive Equalizer in Samsung's earbuds analyzes the shape of your ear canal and adjusts the audio output for the best sound delivery. What you get is a kind of personalized listening that automatically improves from how the earbuds are fitted in your ears. You don't have to fiddle with EQ settings or guess which preset sounds best as the AI does everything for you and gets it just right.

Washing machines liberated women to get soul-crushing jobs that ate up their free time. Social media gave the world one revolution before it destabilised democracies everywhere else. Now AI is here, and its main job seems to be replacing screenwriters. It's easy to fall into techno-pessimism, but new documentary Seeing into the Future (Sunday 23 November, 8pm, BBC Two) has a different angle. For disabled people, tech has already brought about life-changing advancements. And we haven't seen anything yet.

Amazon saves its best Black Friday deals for Prime members, and this portable monitor shows why the membership pays for itself, quite literally. Non-subscribers see regular pricing, while Prime members unlock exclusive discounts that slash products down to absurd lows. The KYY 15.6-inch portable monitor handles both gaming and productivity with a Full HD IPS display that travels anywhere your laptop goes. Amazon dropped this to $66 for Black Friday, down from $99, but only Prime members access this record low pricing.

Amazon loves to push its own brands during Black Friday, and the Echo Dot always gets the deepest cuts. By selling these smart speakers at razor-thin margins-or even at a loss-Amazons ensures Alexa finds her way into as many American homes as possible. The strategy works brilliantly for the company, but it also gives shoppers some incredible deals. The newest Echo Dot now drops from $49 to just $31 which is a record low price found only on Amazon.

Before I was an editor at Travel + Leisure, I spent five years working as an international travel consultant in New York City. I helped all sorts of travelers plan their dream trips, including guided tours, cruises, honeymoons, destination weddings, bachelorette parties, family vacations, holiday getaways, and last-minute excursions. I booked any and every type of experience you can think of-from flights to hotel stays to all-inclusive resort packages complete with daily activities.

Sometimes the most out-there Amazon finds prove to be the coolest, most useful things. And since this list is packed with bizarre little gems, you're sure to find a few items that you'll wish you had gotten sooner. Think unexpected home and travel items that make everyday life easier, lighting options that look odd but actually work so well, and a bunch of fun novelties that you'll find yourself using all of the time.

While every home has some dated stuff and gross problem areas, that doesn't mean you're stuck with it. The legitimately awesome products below are designed to help you fix these issues without spending a lot of money or putting in much effort. From things that'll get your most dreaded cleaning chores done easily to clever items that'll make your stuff look fresh and modern, prices start at just a few bucks.

Traditional floor cleaning involves two separate passes with two different tools, vacuuming to pick up debris followed by mopping to handle the sticky stuff underneath. This routine is a total waste of time and leaves floors damp for ages while you wait for them to dry. Tineco pioneered the wet/dry vacuum category and remains the only brand really delivering truly refined products in the segment. The Floor One S5 vacuums and mops in a single pass and leaves floors clean and dry within minutes.