Score the best iPad Black Friday deals in 2024 and get Apple's top tablets at up to $1,000 off.


Black Friday is the perfect time to upgrade your tech with Apple's premium tablets, thanks to deals that make iPads more affordable than ever. Whether you're looking for the entry-level iPad, the portable iPad mini, the powerful iPad Air, or the feature-packed iPad Pro, you'll find price drops across the lineup.

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Trending this Black Friday is a fresh price cut on the closeout M3 Pro MacBook Pro, with models equipped with 36GB RAM falling to as low as $1,899.


The Black Friday savings on the closeout M3 Pro MacBook Pro models shave $500 off well-equipped configurations with 36GB RAM. You can select between the M3 Pro chip with an 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU or the upgraded 14-core CPU/18-core GPU option.

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Apple's tremendous M3 15-inch MacBook Air is a whole $265 off in two special Black Friday sales of the 512GB edition.


It's the sweet spot in Apple's entire range of portable Macs. This MacBook Air has the powerful M3 processor and a large 15-inch screen, plus 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage.

That configuration makes this model the ideal balance of performance, usefulness, and price. This is true even at this configuration's regular price of $1,499, so getting a Black Friday discount is a huge bargain.


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The FSP M580 Plus is the beefed up version of the classic M580, with 30 mm thick fans that sport individual RPM displays and more. All while providing a cool curved glass exterior coupled with simple but functional tooling, a built-in ARGB/PWM hub and dedicated control of your LED lighting.

Sony is about to give its PlayStation Portal remote player a sleek new look. According to a reliable leaker, a black variant of the device is on its way, offering a new alternative to the current white model.

Billbil-kun, known for many accurate leaks on Dealabs, claims that a black PlayStation Portal will be available in limited quantities soon. This new model will be priced the same as the existing white version, meaning it will come out at £199.99/$199.99/€219.99. This is great news for gamers who prefer a more understated aesthetic or want a device that better matches their other gaming gear.

In addition to the black Portal handheld, billbil-kun (via Dealabs) also reports that Sony is releasing a range of PlayStation 5 peripherals in black, including a DualSense Edge controller, the Pulse Elite wireless headphones, and the Pulse Explore wireless earbuds. And for fans of cooperative alien-blasting action, Sony is also reportedly releasing a Helldivers 2-themed DualSense controller, according to the same leaker.

The black versions of these peripherals will, like the black Portal, reportedly be priced the same as their white counterparts. This means you can grab the DualSense Edge controller in black for £209.99/$199.99/€239.99, the Pulse Elite Wireless Headphones for £129.99/$149.99/€149.99, and the Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds for £199.99/$199.99/€219.99. The Helldivers 2-themed controller will be available for £74.99/$84.99/€84.99.

KitGuru says: With a new black PlayStation Portal and a range of stylish black peripherals on the horizon, Sony is giving gamers even more options to personalise their gaming experience.

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Dave the Diver, the charming and addictive underwater adventure RPG, continues to reel in players, surpassing the 5 million copies sold worldwide.

Developer Mintrocket took to X to celebrate the milestone, highlighting the game's continued success since its launch in 2023. This impressive figure comes just after announcing 3 million sales in January, demonstrating the game's enduring appeal and steady growth.

Dave the Diver has garnered critical acclaim for its unique blend of genres, combining deep-sea exploration, fishing, restaurant management, and RPG elements into a surprisingly cohesive and engaging experience. Currently sitting at an Opencritic score of 90 with 100% recommendation by critics (one of the few games to achieve it), it's easy to understand how an indie game could sell these many copies.

Mintrocket has been diligently supporting the game with consistent updates, including crossover DLC content featuring popular titles like Dredge and Godzilla. This has undoubtedly also helped to keep the game relevant over a year after its launch.

Dave the Diver is now available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. While there's no word yet on a potential Xbox release, the game's popularity across multiple platforms suggests it could be a worthwhile addition to Xbox's portfolio.

KitGuru says: Did you play Dave the Diver? Do you think the game deserves the praise it gets?

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The highly anticipated hero shooter, Marvel Rivals, is ready to assemble! With its official launch just around the corner, developer Second Dinner Studios has announced that the game has gone gold, signalling a smooth liftoff for the upcoming hero shooter.

While leveraging a popular IP like Marvel doesn't guarantee success, Marvel Rivals has generated significant excitement, even if it's often considered a third-person Overwatch. The game's recent betas have showcased its gameplay and diverse roster of iconic Marvel characters, leaving fans looking for more.

Now, with the “gone gold” announcement, players can be more assured that the December 6th launch date is locked and loaded. While the traditional significance of “going gold” has diminished in the age of day-one patches and ongoing updates, it still signifies a level of confidence and polish that gamers like to hear.

Marvel Rivals is already making waves on Steam, sitting at number six on the platform's most wishlisted games. The strong pre-release interest and generally positive reception of the betas suggest the game could face a massive influx of players at launch. Hopefully, the servers will be able to deal with it.

Second Dinner Studios hasn't been resting on its laurels since the beta concluded. They've continued to refine the gameplay, add new content, and bolster the already impressive roster of heroes. Recent announcements have confirmed the addition of Moon Knight and Hawkeye, increasing the total number of playable characters to 28 heroes.

Furthermore, the developers have committed to full transparency by displaying detailed hero metrics, including pick rates and win rates, to provide players with valuable insights into the game's balance and meta. Three new maps have also been revealed, including the planet of Klyntar, Intergalactic Wakanda, and a Hydra fortress. The game will be available free-to-play on December 6th for PC and consoles.

KitGuru says: Are you interested in Marvel Rivals? Will you be playing it at launch or will you be waiting for reviews before jumping in?

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Round8 Studios impressed a lot of gamers with Lies of P. Now, the studio is ready for its next project, which is set to be a Sci-Fi survival horror game. 

While Lies of P falls into the ‘Soulslike' category, Round8's next game with be notably different, with a pivot over to horror and Sci-Fi. According to South Korean news outlet, EBN, this new game is targeting both PC and consoles and is being developed with Unreal Engine 5.

While this new game is on the way, the studio isn't quite done with Lies of P yet. It is also claimed that there are plans for a new Lies of P DLC in 2025.

Lies of P first launched in October 2023 and following its success, director Ji Won Choi confirmed plans for a sequel.

KitGuru Says: Lies of P ended up being fantastic, but I am going to be most interested in this new Sci-Fi horror game that seems to be on the way. 

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Intel has confirmed to its partners that the Arc Battlemage series will be officially announced next week, with a release coming later in December. The B580 and B570 will be the first graphics cards of the series to be released, but more are expected to come later.

According to VideoCardz, Intel will officially unveil the Battlemage lineup and its new Xe2-HPG architecture on December 3rd. The initial launch will focus on two models, the Arc B580 and the Arc B570, both aimed at the budget-friendly GPU segment.

Intel will also be releasing its own Limited Edition version of the B580, often considered the reference design. Reviews for this card are expected to go live on December 12th, coinciding with its official launch. Interestingly, Intel plans to separate the review embargoes for its Limited Edition and custom designs from board partners (AIBs). Reviews for AIB models are scheduled to drop a day later, on December 13th.

While specific details about the B580 and B570 remain under wraps, leaks suggest that the B580 will boast 20 Xe2-Cores, while the B570 will pack 18 Xe2-Cores. We expect Intel to confirm these specifications and reveal more information about pricing and performance during the official announcement.

It's still unclear whether Intel plans to launch lower- or higher-end Battlemage GPUs alongside the B580 and B570. However, with Nvidia and AMD also gearing up to release new GPUs in early 2025, Intel might have a few surprises up its sleeve to capture the attention of budget-conscious gamers.

KitGuru says: Do you think Intel's new Battlemage desktop GPUs will disrupt the lower-end segment of the GPU market? How do you think these two new Intel GPUs will compare to AMD's and Nvidia's current lower-end GPUs?

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Intel's Arc B580 is generating a lot of buzz as its launch draws near, but can it live up to the hype? A new Geekbench leak offers a glimpse of its potential performance, while various retailers' listings spotted online suggest the card will be priced around $250.

Starting with the Geekbench entry shared by Tomasz Gawroński, the leaked benchmark shows the Arc B580 being tested on a high-end Intel system featuring a Core Ultra 9 285K CPU and a Z890 motherboard. While the OpenCL benchmark used in the test isn't a direct indicator of gaming performance, it does provide some interesting insights.

The entry reveals that the B580 has 160 Execution Units (EUs), which translates to 20 Xe2 cores based on what we know about the Battlemage architecture. This aligns with previous leaks and rumours about the B580's core count. The detailed results page also confirms a GPU clock speed of 2850 MHz and 12 GB of VRAM, matching the specifications of the recently leaked ASRock B580 cards.

However, the OpenCL score of 78,743 points is surprisingly low, even falling short of the Arc A580, which is expected to be less capable than the upcoming B580. This suggests that the tested B580 might be an early engineering sample or that drivers are still not fully ready for the new discrete GPU architecture.

Adding to the reports on the B580, @momomo_us has spotted various listings for an Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition. Based on the limited-edition Arc A700-series cards released by Intel, this one likely refers to Intel's reference design. Averaging all the listed prices for the B580 Limited Edition (minus the $374 listing), the card will likely cost around $250-260.

This aggressive pricing could make the B580 a compelling option for budget-conscious gamers, especially considering its 12 GB VRAM capacity. However, with the Arc A580 currently available for as low as $169, the B580's price point puts it in direct competition with the A750 and A770, which are now selling for around $229.

KitGuru says: At the listed prices, do you think the B580 will be a decent alternative to the existing solutions?

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As the name already suggests, the ambidextrous Model O 2 Mini Wireless is a smaller Model O 2 Wireless. Equipped with the BAMF 2.0 sensor, Glorious mechanical switches for the main buttons, and extensive RGB lighting, the 57 g Model O 2 Mini Wireless lasts up to 110 hours in 2.4 GHz wireless, and almost twice as long using Bluetooth.

With a screen the size of the Apple Watch Ultra, but a faster processor and better always-on display, the Apple Watch Series 10 is a steal at $70 off at Amazon for Black Friday.


No Black Friday sale is ever going to last very long, but stocks of this one must be being snatched up fast. It's the brand-new Apple Watch Series 10, the thinnest and fastest Apple Watch yet, and it was a bargain even at its original $399 price.

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Now it's reportedly going to be in iOS 19 that Siri gets better, but in the meantime, Apple is celebrating the best developers' apps, and we're turning the Mac mini into a truly portable device, on the AppleInsider Podcast.


It's not true that the fancy new animation on iPhones is the only update we'll see to Siri for a while, but it feels like it. Even as Apple promises improvements are coming alongside Apple Intelligence, a new report says there's to be a major Siri update in iOS 19.4 — in 2026.

We may celebrate when that happens, but actually there's plenty to raise a glass to right now as Apple has announced its shortlist for the apps of the year. They range from games to productivity, and they range across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.


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Our live coverage of the best Black Friday Apple deals can save you hundreds of dollars on everything from new M4 MacBooks to blowout iPads.


Black Friday is happening now and there are dozens of limited-time Apple deals in effect for the 2024 shopping holiday. Jump straight to your store or category of choice below, or scan the entire list for excellent gift ideas that your friends and family are sure to love.


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This Black Friday, grab AirPods at unbeatable prices and upgrade your listening experience without overspending.


Score significant discounts on AirPods this Black Friday. Apple's popular wireless earbuds are available at year-best prices across models, from the noise-canceling AirPods Pro to the premium AirPods Max and the 2024 AirPods 4.

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Data brokers spying on your purchases might spoil the surprise by advertising what you've just bought. So, protect yourself and your holiday shopping with Surfshark VPN, on sale during Black Friday.


The Black Friday shopping season is a hectic mess where you might forget to protect your privacy and data. Chances are you've searched for the perfect gift only to have it show up in your loved one's ads — that's because everything you do is being tracked and sold online.

There are many uses for a VPN service like browsing the web privately, blocking ads, or skirting streaming exclusivity deals. But the most relevant one right now might be how one like Surfshark can protect you and your data while shopping online.


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Aqara offers a range of smart home solutions that work with Apple Home to keep your home safe and secure. Get them with big Black Friday discounts today.


Expand your smart home capabilities by adding some cameras, smart locks, and sensors from Aqara. These smart home accessories seamlessly work with Apple Home products and include features like HomeKit Secure Video and Home Key access.

Aqara is offering big discounts during a Black Friday shopping event across many of its products. Don't miss out on upgrading your home or giving the gift of peace of mind this holiday season.


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Each week, all those with an Epic Games account can get their hands on a title or two as part of the company’s free game program. With Brotato available to claim right now, Epic have revealed next week’s line-up – including LEGO Star Wars.

Available to add to your library from the 5th of December (and will remain claimable until the 12th), next week’s free Epic Games Store titles will be the following:

• Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop
• LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga offers a new take on the LEGO formula of games, with this entry adopting more of a 3rd-person shooter perspective compared to TT Games’ previous efforts.

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop meanwhile is an expanded version of the bus driving simulator, adding a whole new career mode to the game – alongside an expansion to the map.

As they have done for years now, expect Epic’s free daily game giveaway to begin some time during the second half of December. Until then, you’ll have two very different yet equally as fun games to get stuck into.

KitGuru says: What do you think of next week’s offerings? How has Epic’s free game program treated you this year? How many games are in your Epic library at this point? Let us know down below.

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The journey for No Man’s Sky and the team at Hello Games is unlike anything else we’ve seen in the history of the games industry. Following its disastrous launch, Sean Murray and co. have worked diligently over the past 8 years to turn No Man’s Sky into all that it was promised to be and so much more – with the game now finally sitting at an all-time Steam rating of ‘Very Positive’.

Making the announcement on Twitter, Hello Games head Sean Murray said “Holy shit you guys – it happened. ALL REVIEWS: Very Positive. Thank you Thank you Thank you. You have no idea what this means to us.”

While No Man’s Sky’s ‘recent reviews’ have held a positive score for years now, the game’s aforementioned launch saw it get review-bombed so badly that the next 8 years has been spent with NMS slowly improving its overall reviews on Steam.

Finally, with almost 250,000 total reviews, No Man’s Sky’s Steam score now more accurately represents what players actually think of the game. No Man’s Sky’s journey continues.

KitGuru says: What do you think of NMS in 2024? Does it represent the ultimate video game redemption story? How long did it take for your opinion on NMS to shift? Let us know down below.

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While the annual Game Awards has seen an increasing amount of criticism year-over-year (be it due to an abundance of advertising, a lack of awards or inaccurate categories) the show still serves a major role in the current video games industry. Following its nomination for Game of the Year at the upcoming TGAs, Balatro has seen a massive surge on mobile platforms.

Following its arrival on PC earlier this year, Balatro came to mobile platforms right at the tail end of September. While the title had a solid 14 days of performance on Android/iOS, the game’s weekly revenue then began to fall consistently – until it was nominated for Game of the Year.

In the wake of the nomination, Balatro’s mobile release shot right back up the charts, with its 2nd-highest performing week on the platform since launch (according to PocketGamer).

All in all, Balatro has now made over $4.4 million on mobile since its arrival in late September. While a small figure compared to other gaming giants, many who play on phones are quite averse to spending money – especially upfront for a game – and so its success is certainly notable.

It will be interesting to see how sales perform after the winners are announced.

KitGuru says: Have you been playing Balatro? Should more games be ported to mobile? Could it take home the GOTY? Let us know down below.

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Following Microsoft’s opening of the floodgates when it comes to bringing their Xbox exclusives to other platforms, the console maker reportedly has a PS5 version of Forza Horizon 5 ready and waiting. That said, according to one leaker, the PS5 port has been ‘delayed’, but not cancelled.

In a post made on Twitter, the leaker eXtas1s claimed that a PlayStation 5 version of Forza Horizon 5 is coming eventually, writing in a translated tweet:

“Forza Horizon 5 has already been ported to PS5, but its release was delayed (not cancelled) this past summer. However, they consider it a game that can do quite well, and it will arrive, I don't know when, but it will arrive.”

News of a PS5 release for Forza first came to light back in August, when it was claimed by multiple sources that the racing title would be announced for Sony’s system during Gamescom.

This did not come to be, however, according to eXtas1s the plan remains the same – albeit arriving at a later date.

Given the backlash faced by Microsoft over bringing larger exclusives (such as the upcoming Indiana Jones) to PlayStation, perhaps the Xbox maker is waiting for a quieter period to make the announcement.

KitGuru says: Why do you think the announcement was pushed back? Will the game support PS5 Pro when it launches? Let us know down below.

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B&H's Black Friday deals are live and there are nearly 200 Apple markdowns to explore. Here are the best picks.


A staple in the AppleInsider Price Guides, B&H is known for offering competitive prices on Apple hardware and this year's Black Friday sale is no exception.

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