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It may be the season to be jolly, but in too many parts of the world, it’s definitely not the season for golf. We all have that friend who can’t wait for the snow to stop falling so they can hit the links (that “friend” might even be us!). But, thanks to some cutting-edge sports tech, waiting for spring to swing isn’t necessary.

The SwingLogic SLX MicroSim golfing simulator lets anyone sharpen their game, no matter the weather. And if you order by December 8, you can get it for $189.99 (regularly $249) with guaranteed delivery in time for Christmas — free shipping included.

Apple TV+ spy thriller Slow Horses returns this week for a slick second season of low-brow high tension.

Grotesque super spy Jackson Lamb (played by Gary Oldman) is on a personal crusade in the wake of a friend’s death. And the rest of his “slow horses” are desperately looking for work — even the ones who are still behind their desks at Slough House, the London HQ for MI5’s misfit spies.

Season two of Slow Horses starts at a good clip and just keeps galloping. The show, based on the Slough House series by British crime novelist Mick Herron, remains one of the most consistent secret pleasures of the Apple TV+ lineup.

Apple reportedly changed the name of the operating system that will power its upcoming mixed-reality headset. Previously referred to as “realityOS,” Apple now calls the operating system “xrOS.”

This internal change is another sign of Apple ramping up work on the headset ahead of its official launch.

Apple’s decision to introduce ProRes to Pro iPhones gave average consumers the ability to capture lossless video without investing in proper camera gear. But those large files can eat up your storage quickly, even if you purchased an iPhone with the maxium storage capacity.

Alternatively, you can offload those large video files to a cloud storage service like Degoo, which earned 4.4 out of 5 in our store. Premium 10TB Lifetime Plans are on sale for $99 for a limited time.

Lots of people love all things Lego. Now they can use Lego bricks to create whatever design they want on the front and back of a new mechanical keyboard, the tenkeyless (TKL) MelGeek Pixel.

The Lego-friendly keyboard has surpassed its funding goal on Kickstarter, so if you buy one, it will probably ship.

Apple-owned Beats hooked up with Japanese fashion brand Wacko Maria to release a new special-edition set of Beats Flex earbuds Friday featuring a leopard print, the companies said Thursday.

Beats Flex are the brand’s most affordable wireless earbuds. But now they pack a little more street cred.

With a new software update to the Hubitat Elevation hub, users can bridge hundreds of Z-Wave and Zigbee devices not normally compatible with HomeKit into their Apple Home app, Hubitat said Wednesday.

The Hubitat Elevation software version 2.3.4 update brings HomeKit integration. It lets the hub serve as a bridge for “countless lights, switches, sensors and other devices that are not natively HomeKit compatible,” the company said.

Whether you like to work offline or simply want to work with the same software as 200 active monthly million users around the world, Microsoft Office is a great choice as opposed to using free online tools. There’s also never been a better time to purchase the full Office suite.

With this Cyber Week sale, you can get Microsoft Office 2021 for just $29.99 for Mac or Windows — its lowest price ever!

Apple recognized World AIDS Day Thursday with a reminder about how customers can join the fight to end AIDS. They can help through Product (Red) purchases, downloading and sharing new red Apple Watch faces and other means.

Purchases of Apple (Product) Red devices help support the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, a major nonprofit fighting HIV/AIDS worldwide.

Whether you want to give an awesome gift that will suit anyone’s home or light up your place ahead of entertaining this holiday season, we’ve found the designer light that will do the trick: a Minimalist LED Corner Floor Lamp by Lamp Depot. Not only is this space-saving lamp loved by users, but right now, you can purchase one for just $59.99 with free shipping. That’s more than half off the regular price — and the best price you’ll find on the web.

Plus, if you order before December 12, this sleek fixture is guaranteed to arrive in time for Christmas, thanks to our Last Chance event. It could be wrapped under a tree as the perfect gift for those who appreciate interior design, or set up in your living room to brighten up holiday parties.

There are many reasons to learn a new language. The world, after all, seems to be getting smaller by the day. And if we want to be successful — whether professionally or socially — communication is key.

To that end, we’re offering a spectacular deal on lifetime subscriptions to renowned language learning app Babbel. It’s trusted by more than 10 million users worldwide and earned 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store. It currently costs just $199 during our Cyber Monday Sale, now extended through November 30.

Cyber Monday has passed, but you can still capitalize on those savings thanks to our extended sale, which lasts through November 30. For golf players of all skill levels, this means you can get the TruGolf Mini for only $199 without any coupon.

This at-home golf simulator, which typically costs $249, boasts impressive technology. So this markdown presents an especially affordable way to keep your swing on point, no matter how the weather acts this winter.

Display towers — when monitors are stacked on top of each other — aren’t super common in computer setups. But they’re not terribly rare, either. From time to time we’ve even seen three stacked horizontally in the middle with two posted vertically on the sides. But today’s featured triple-display MacBook Pro setup sports an unusual choice at its base.

You can’t miss the 49-inch Samsung curved ultra-wide screen in the middle and the nice 34-inch LG 4K display on top. But at the bottom lurks a TidByt, which is a retro display for sports scores, stock prices and more. We don’t recall seeing one featured in a setup.

Here’s a sobering thought for the holidays: The more online shopping you do, the more you may be putting your personal info at risk. The good news is there’s an easy way to secure both your device and your data: the Deeper Connect Pico.

This decentralized VPN and cybersecurity hardware is currently marked down, thanks to our Cyber Monday Sale extension. The big shopping holiday may be winding down, but you can still save $48 off a Deeper Connect Pico if you act today.

The Chinese government lifted the COVID-19 lockdown in Zhengzhou, China, the location of the Foxconn facility where most iPhone Pro models are assembled. This raises the possibility that normal operations at the facility will resume soon.

Lockdowns in the area have dramatically lowered assembly of Apple handsets… possibly by as much as 80%.

Whether you want a tablet to multitask on a second screen, to stream videos or to give to a younger family member, shopping refurbished is a great way to get one without shelling out for the notorious Apple tax. For instance, right now, you can purchase a refurbished 2013 iPad Air in space gray for just $149.99.

We extended our Cyber Monday Sale, so it’s not too late to claim this markdown. No coupon is necessary, but the event ends November 30.

If you’re tethered to a computer all day and start to get agonizing pain from repetitive motions, don’t panic. There are lots of ergonomic devices out there to help, including the brand new Kensington SlimBlade Pro Trackball.

It’s like a mouse, but it doesn’t move. You roll the large trackball with your palm and click on the four huge buttons with your fingers or parts of your hand. And it doesn’t matter which hand you favor.

Apple said Tuesday it will expand its coding education resources with a free new Today at Apple session starting December 5. It’s “Coding Lab for Kids: Code Your First App.”

The new session celebrates and coincides with Computer Science Education Week, the company said.

In addition to unveiling the redesigned Apple Music Replay 2022, Apple Music also revealed its year-end charts, showcasing the year’s top songs in various genres, most popular artists, most-common Shazam searches, most-read lyrics and more.

The streaming services noted a growing popularity of non-English-language songs and certain niche genres, plus several breakthrough artists.

There’s a good chance you’ve got someone who loves music on your holiday shopping list, so here’s a pro tip: Stop trying to figure out what bands they like. Instead, it’s a much safer bet to get them a great set of wireless earbuds, such as the Flux 7 TWS, which are on sale for $19.99 (80% off) during our extended Cyber Monday sale.

Yes, we know that Cyber Monday has come and gone. But we extended our sale by offering price drops on a curated list of tech, apps, gift cards and more, all of which make great gifts for the holidays. These affordable, innovative earbuds are one such deal, but you can only get them at this price until November 30.

Which AirPods should you buy as gifts for family and friends this holiday season (or just for your greedy self)? It all comes down to which features you want and how much you want to spend.

Earbuds are a tough gift item because how they sound and how they fit is super-subjective. Everybody’s different.

But our guide will help you decide among the four Apple AirPods models on sale in December 2022: AirPods (2nd gen), AirPods (3rd gen), AirPods Pro (2nd gen) and AirPods Max.

If you’re looking for affordable cloud storage but missed Cyber Monday’s deals, you’re in luck. We’re extending our Cyber Monday sale to November 30, so you can still score price-drops on a curated list of tech, apps, gift cards and more.

That includes a lifetime Prism Drive plan, which starts at $39.99. That’s the best price on the web, and no coupon is necessary.

Elon Musk declared war on Apple on Monday afternoon. A Twitter war, anyway. The new owner of Twitter very publicly objects to the 30% fee the iPhone-maker claims from purchases made through the iPhone software store, and also says Apple has threatened to pull the Twitter app from the App Store. He also asked, “Do they [Apple] hate free speech in America?”

An open conflict with Apple is a risky move by Musk, as Twitter needs Apple much more than Apple needs Twitter.

The Apple Watch remains a wish-list favorite this holiday season. But if you’re looking to pick one up for yourself or a loved one, don’t forget to pair it with some great Apple Watch accessories.

One such example is this portable Apple Watch-compatible USB-C charger. And it’s available for $14.99 (regularly $29) during our Cyber Monday sale, running through November 30.

Considering the current economic climate, who couldn’t use some extra relief with grocery shopping? Many shoppers have turned to Sam’s Club in search of value, and for a limited time, we’re offering a full year of access at a fraction of the cost. During our Cyber Monday sale, one-year membership will remain at $19.99 (regularly $50).