• Deal Alert: Alienware m15 RTX 3070 Gaming Laptop for $1499.99 at Dell

    For a limited time, Dell is offering an Alienware m15 R5 15" AMD Ryzen 7 5800H gaming laptop with RTX 3070 video card for only $1499.99, down from its original $2400 price point. That's very competitive with pretty much any other brand name RTX 3070 laptop on the market. What makes this deal even more impressive is that this laptop is significantly more powerful than most other RTX 3070 laptops, for reasons explained below.

    Alienware m15 R5 RTX 3070 Gaming Laptop

    This Alienware m15 laptop is equipped with a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 5800H 8-core processor, 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and of course the RTX 3070 video card. The AMD variant of the Alienware m15 laptop has proven to be more powerful than the Intel variant, so if maximum performance is what you're after, this is the config that you want to get.

    The RTX 3070 found in this laptop has a TDP rating of 125W (115W + 10W dynamic boost), which is higher than the RTX 3070 TDP rating you'll find in most other gaming laptops. Higher TDP means more power is supplied to the graphics card, and that directly equates to better performance in games. Most laptops are willing to sacrifice gaming performance in order to conserve power and reduce heat, allowing for thinner laptop designs with more basic cooling. Alienware laptops, however, prioritize gaming performance first and foremost. The video cards are more powerful, the proprietary "Cryo-Tech" cooling is more effective at cooling the components, and the main tradeoff is more weight. At around 5.5lbs, it's still considerably lighter than any of its predecessors.

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    Blizzard CEO Defends Diablo Immortal’s Controversial Microtransactions

    Since its release in June, Diablo Immortal has been the subject of criticism over its prevalent microtransactions, which players say can cost thousands of dollars without ever seeing the legendary gems they want from loot boxes. However, Blizzard CEO Mike Ybarra is still in favor of the game's monetization.

    In a new interview with the Los Angeles Times, Ybarra stood by the game's microtransactions, which he claimed were implemented to make the game more accessible. “When we think about monetization, at the very highest level it was, ‘How do we give a free ‘Diablo’ experience to hundreds of millions of people, where they can literally do 99.5% of everything in the game?’” Ybarra told the LA Times.

    He also defended the way the microtransactions are implemented, as they largely only come into play in the game's later stages. “The monetization comes in at the end game,” Ybarra continued. “The philosophy was always to lead with great gameplay and make sure that hundreds of millions of people can go through the whole campaign without any costs. From that standpoint, I feel really good about it as an introduction to Diablo.”

    Blizzard also said that most players aren't spending money on the game, though it wouldn't provide specific statistics. Recently, however, Diablo Immortal's microtransactions netted the company $24 million in just two weeks.

    As many countries move to consider loot boxes as exploitative, the title was recently pulled in Belgium and the Netherlands for its heavy reliance on loot boxes.

    We gave Diablo Immortal a 6/10 in our review, praising some aspects of its gameplay but saying it needs significant "overhauls to the monetisation and the many restrictions."

    Amelia Zollner is a freelance writer at IGN. Find them on Twitter: @ameliazollner.

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    Best Wireless Earbuds 2022

    Wired earbuds were cool and all back in the day, but they were so easy to have yanked out of your ears by every doorknob you walked past. Enter Bluetooth. The wireless connectivity standard has begun to show up in some of the best headphones, and now there's no shortage of amazing wireless headphones. It took a little time for Bluetooth to work its way into compact earbuds, but now it's everywhere.

    You can find almost too many options when it comes to Bluetooth earbuds, with some that still link each earbud with a tether. But, the snazziest options ditch cables altogether. All the options make it hard to be sure you're getting a good pair, though. You'll see mentions of noise-canceling thrown about even by devices that only passively isolate sound, and some earbuds can have unstable connections that will make you long for a wired set.

    We're here to steer you in the right direction. We've picked out excellent, truly wireless earbuds that run the gamut from affordable and basic models to hi-fi gear with powerful noise-cancelling. So, if you want quality earbuds, you'll find them below. (If you want to explore cheaper options, see our best budget wireless earbuds list).

    TL;DR – These are the Best Wireless Earbuds:

    1. Jabra Elite 3

    Best Wireless Earbuds

    The Jabra Elite 3 offers everything you could want in a pair of wireless earbuds at a reasonable $80 price. They sound great with balanced audio you can further tweak in the custom equalizer. Although they don't feature noise-canceling, the sound isolation is so good you basically don't need it even when you're walking through a crowded city street. Thanks to running on the latest Bluetooth 5.2 connection, we hardly encountered any wireless interference or signal drops.

    With 7 hours of battery life in each of the earbuds, you can easily get through a cross-country flight. You also get four additional charges in the case (an extra 28 hours total), so you'll rarely need to plug everything in every week unless you've been listening none stop. Lastly, the earbuds are rated for IP55 dust and water resistance, so they easily survive in almost every environment you take them to whether it be the gym or the great outdoors.

    2. Sony WF-1000XM4

    Best Noise-Cancelling Wireless Earbuds

    Sony’s exceptional noise-cancelling technology has been on display with its WH-1000XM series of over-ear headphones, setting a high bar for the tech in recent years. And, with the Sony WF-1000XM4, Sony’s latest know-how is getting the earbud treatment. These compact, true wireless earbuds take up far less space than Sony’s over-ear headphones, but they still bring some serious noise cancelling capabilities. The mics also support a passthrough mode when you need to hear your surroundings, which can activate automatically when you begin speaking.

    The earbuds themselves offer up to eight hours of battery life even with noise cancelling running, and you can get an extra 16 hours of charge out of the carrying case. That’s a load of time to enjoy the audio you get out of these earbuds. With LDAC and AAC support, that can be higher-resolution audio than you might get out of basic earbuds. And, thanks to modest water resistance, you can use these earbuds to tune into your music while you’re working out and tune out everything else.

    3. Beats Fit Pro

    Best Wireless Earbuds for Sports

    If you’re looking for a solid pair of earbuds that you can sweat out at the gym with or take along on a jog, then the Beats Fit Pro are for you. These headphones are designed to stay in your ears no matter what you’re doing thanks to wingtips that tuck into your upper ear and three different ear tip options to ensure a snug fit. There’s no need to worry about accidentally knocking one into the dirt during a trail run or interrupting a lifting session to put the device back in your ear. Plus, the IPX4 rating means it’ll hold up great against sweat and rain, just maybe don’t bring the earbuds along for a swim.

    Not only are the Beats Fit Pro designed to stay in your ear, but they also sound great, too. Spatial audio and active noise cancellation are supported, so you’ll be fully immersed in your music no matter the environment you find yourself in. And, the six hours of battery life with ANC on plus 18 additional hours with the compact charging case means these headphones are the perfect travel companion, as well. With on-device controls, you won’t need to worry about taking out your phone to change songs or answer calls, either. The earbuds even rock an Apple H1 chip for hands-free help from Siri.

    4. Jabra Elite 7 Pro

    Best Premium Wireless Earbuds

    If you want a pair of wireless earbuds that offers it all – great sound, noise-cancellation, long battery life, and more – the Jabra Elite 7 Pro is it. These are some of the smallest earbuds on the market, but they pack an incredible audio punch you can tweak to your specific hearing profile. The noise-canceling is also excellent and they specifically do a fantastic job of drowning out the sound of engines or train wheels, making them perfect for commuters. On the flip side, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro has the most natural HearThrough mode we've ever heard, making it feel as if we weren't wearing earbuds at all and had naturally heightened hearing.

    You get a decently long battery life of eight hours, but the real treat is the four extra charges in the case. Plus popping them into the case for five minutes gives you back an hour of charge. The case also works with Qi charging so juicing up the whole package is easy as plopping it onto a wireless charger. At $200, it's one of the more expensive wireless earbud options on your list, but it doesn't reach into the upper stratosphere of cost the way the Sony or Master & Dynamic options do.

    5. Apple AirPods Pro

    Best Wireless Earbuds for iPhones

    The AirPods Pro might be best known for the first pair of Apple earbuds that actually go into your ears rather than just dangle off of them, but there's a lot more to these fancy wireless earbuds. For one thing, these higher-end AirPods have built in active noise cancellation that adapts to any external noise around you while an inward facing microphone helps silence any noise coming from your inner ear.

    There plenty of other tech going on with these wireless earbuds including an Adaptive Equalizer that automatically tunes your music, an H1 chip designed to control listening levels and Siri. Plus there's a force sensor on the sides of the Airpods Pro that you can tap up to three times for three programmable functions. The AirPods also offer good battery life with up to 5 hours on the buds themselves—4.5 hours with ANC on—and another 19.5 hours in the case, which is Qi charging compatible too.

    6. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

    Best Wireless Earbuds for Android Phones

    Samsung has an upgrade for your ears with the Galaxy Buds 2. These step up from the Galaxy Buds+ and pull in some of the capabilities of the Galaxy Buds Pro. These are Samsung’s lightest-weight earbuds, making them extra comfortable for extended use. And you’ll certainly get extended use out of them, as the earbuds can run for 7.5 hours at a time or 5 hours with active noise cancelling on. With the battery case, you can get an extra 15 hours of runtime with ANC on.

    The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 offer solid connectivity with your smartphone thanks to their use of Bluetooth 5.2. And, when you need to make a call, they can continue to use their microphones to cut down on background noise while using a dedicated Voice Pickup Unit to hear what you’re saying.

    7. 1More True Wireless ANC

    Best Audiophile-Grade Wireless Earbuds

    The fact that they're small doesn't mean earbuds are doomed to have poor sound quality, and the 1More True Wireless ANC earbuds are a testament to that. These earbuds update an already particularly good pair of earbuds by adding in some active noise-cancelling goodness, so you can really drown out your surrounding and enjoy your audio. If you do need to hear the outside world, though, they also feature a handy audio pass-through mode.

    The 1More True Wireless ANC earbuds offer up their solid sound using a combination of 10mm titanium composite drivers and support for higher quality audio codecs. The result is a slightly heavier earbud than much of the combination, but there are always tradeoffs for greatness. The earbuds can run for up to five hours, and the charging case can extend that by an extra 13 hours. And, if you have a wireless charging stand, it'll be easy to remember to keep the case topped up, as it supports Qi wireless charging.

    8. OnePlus Buds Pro

    Best AirPods Alternative

    Picture Apple’s AirPods, but make them look and sound better. That’s what you’ll get with the OnePlus Buds Pro. These earbuds have a chic, minimalist aesthetic that’s classily accented with a metallic stem. And, where you’d have to upgrade to the AirPods Pro for many features, OnePlus offers them up at its $149 price.

    The OnePlus Buds Pro feature 11mm dynamic drivers to pump out the audio coming in. And, with support for LHDC and AAC codec, you can get a high-quality audio signal, not to mention Dolby Atmos on top of that if you’re using a recent OnePlus flagship. The buds offer a seven-hour battery life with an extra 31 hours available in the charging case. That charging case also supports wireless charging, and the earbuds themselves support active noise cancellation.

    9. Master & Dynamic MW07 Plus

    Best High-End Wireless Earbuds

    If you don't mind a bigger pair of earbuds for the sake of quality, then the Master & Dynamic MW07 Plus are for you. They've upgraded the original model with some serious improvements. For one thing, they now offer up a 10-hour battery life for the earbuds, which will get you through a long work day. And, with 30 hours of charge in the case, they're ready for the whole week. If you need extra time, the case can fully recharge in 40 minutes, and the earbuds can get up to five hours of playtime in just 15 minutes.

    Android users will get a little extra out of these earbuds, as they support the aptX codec for higher-quality audio transmission. That'll help the 10mm Beryllium drivers really sing. For all the features and upgrades, the case for these earbuds actually managed to get a little bit smaller than its predecessor, making them better and more portable at the same time.

    10. Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)

    Best Basic Wireless Earbuds for iPhones

    Apple's AirPods are by far the easiest to use wireless earbud solution for iPhone users—they'll work with Android too. Your iPhone easily detects the AirPods making setup and listening a breeze. And with Apple’s latest third-gen iteration, you get a new design, better sound, and improved features. Plus, a bit more peace of mind comes with it thanks to the IPX4 rating, so the earbuds are ready to handle a little sweat or rain.

    The newest AirPods feature shorter stems, similar to the AirPods Pro, though you don’t get the customizable ear tips like you do with its more expensive counterpart. Thus, these headphones fit loosely and lightly in your ear, which some love. This does mean you’re prone to outside noise distractions, but it also allows you to be more aware of your surroundings. Speaking of sound, the driver and amp have been redesigned, so you’ll find it has a richer more dynamic audio experience than its predecessors. Spatial audio and Adaptive EQ should further improve your listening experience. And, you get a little more listening time, with six hours of playback plus an additional 24 hours of juice from the case.

    What to Look for In Wireless Earbuds

    When shopping for a pair of wireless earbuds, there are a few things you should consider:

    1. The first is in regards to Bluetooth. It has improved dramatically with every iteration, however, Bluetooth still can't carry a strong signal through objects such as walls, people, or your own pants, which in turn leads to interference and the signal being dropped. The Bluetooth signal can also be scrambled by intense areas wireless signals you might encounter in the city. If the music, podcast, or video you're listening to starts cutting in and out, simply move your source (likely a smartphone or tablet) closer to your earbuds, and that should clear things up in most cases.
    2. The second thing you should look for is decent battery life, which in this case means six hours and above. Currently, eight hours or more is the high benchmark for the best battery life on wireless earbuds and 10 hours is the absolute best we've seen thus far. It might seem short, but unless you're flying on a cross-country or international flight, you probably won't be wearing your wireless earbuds for extremely long stretches of time.
    3. Planning to exercise with your wireless earbuds? Be sure to find something with at least some level of water-resistance. You'll typically see an IP rating attached to the specifications of any wireless earbuds you're looking at. Breaking down IP ratings, like IPX5 or IP55, is simple. The first number denotes how dust-resistant an object is while the later digit refers to how water-resistant a product is. Most wireless earbuds aren't rated for dust-resistance, so they'll have an IPX rating where you only have to focus on the last number.

    For working out, you'll want to find something with at least an IPX4 that certifies protection from water splashes for at least 5 minutes. IPX6 gives you even better protection from splashing and rain. Once you reach IPX7, it means your wireless earbuds are safe to submerge if you decide to go swimming with them, just know they'll only survive in up to three feet of water for 30 minutes. Also, if you're taking them under underwater, be sure that the charging port is fully sealed shut.

    Feel like we missed anything? Throw down your own suggestions for wireless earbuds in the comments below. We'll check them out and consider nominating them in our list.

    Kevin Lee is IGN's Hardware and Roundups Editor. Follow him on Twitter @baggingspam

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    Daily Deals: Score a Massive 77″ LG 4K OLED TV with HDMI 2.1 for Xbox Series X and PS5 for $2199.99 or Less

    If you're in the market for a massively sized OLED TV, now is a rare time to get one at a price that won't bust your wallet. The 77" LG OLED 4K TV has been priced down to $2200 or less, depending on whether or not you're an Amazon Prime Cardholder (which is worth getting anyways, especially for Amazon Prime Day). If you want something smaller, there's also a 55" Sony OLED 4K TV for under $1000 or a 48" LG 4K TV for just over $800.

    77" LG C1 4K OLED Smart Gaming TV for $2399.99 Plus 10% Amazon Cashback for Prime Cardholders

    Alternatively, it's $2199.99 at Buydig.com

    If you're an Amazon Prime member, then you're eligible for the no annual fee Amazon Prime Card, which is an amazing card to get because it gives you 5% cashback on all purchases on Amazon. For a limited time, you get a bigger 10% cashback on LG OLED TVs, including this one. That means you'll be getting about $240 back on this particular TV and your final price will essentially be $2159.99. You will only see this deal IF you have the Amazon Prime Card. Compared to traditional LED LCD TVs, OLED panels offer better image quality, deeper blacks, better contrast ratio, wider color gamut, and super fast response times. OLED TVs excel at both gaming and viewing 4K HDR content. Amongst OLED TVs, the LG C1 is oft considered the flag bearer; it's the one TV that all other OLED TVs are compared against. The LG OLED TV boasts several generations of optimizations under its belt and the latest C1 model is future proofed with technology like HDMI 2.1 (4K @ 120Hz), variable refresh rate, G-SYNC, the newest LG A9 Gen4 processor and a revamped webOS smart TV interface. It's a perfect matchup for current generation consoles like the PS5 or Xbox Series X.

    Alternatively, if you're not an Amazon Prime cardholder and you don't want to be, then your next best option is to buy it from Buydig.com for a no-hassles price of $2199.99.

    55" Sony A80J 4K OLED TV for $998

    Supports 4K @ 120Hz for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X gamers

    Sony's 55" OLED TV dropped in price today; whereas normally Sony OLEDs are pricier than LG OLEDs, that's not the case right now. The Sony A80J is $100 less than LG's 55" C1 and $800 less than LG's 55" C2. The A80J is a true OLED 4K TV with near infinite contrast ratios, best-in-class black levels, excellent color rendition, and super fast response times. It also supports 4K @ 120Hz over HDMI 2.1.

    48" LG C1 4K OLED Smart Gaming TV for $897 Plus 10% Amazon Cashback for Prime Cardholders

    Supports 4K @ 120Hz for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X gamers

    You will only see this deal IF you have the Amazon Prime Card. That means you'll be getting about $90 back on this particular TV. Yes this is a TV, but it happens to be one of the best gaming PC monitors as well. It's hundreds of dollars cheaper than the other highest end gaming monitors like the Samsung Neo G9 49" Mini LED or the Alienware 34" QD-OLED gaming monitor, and is arguably better. It has HDMI 2.1 ports to support 4K @ 120Hz if you have a GeForce RTX 30 series video card, as well as variable refresh rate and G-SYNC. I have personally been using an older 48" LG CX OLED TV (2020) for a few years now, and I'll never go back to a tradional LED LCD monitor. If the time comes where I'll have to replace or upgrade my monitor, I'll definitely continue to spring for a 4K OLED monitor. If that were to happen right this minute, I'd pick this one up without hesitation.

    65" LG Nanocell 90 4K Smart TV for $749

    Supports 4K @ 120Hz for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X gamers

    The LG Nanocell 90 has all the bells and whistles you'd want from a higher end model from LG but at a very reasonable price tag. LG's "Nanocell" technology is similar to Samsung's "QLED" technology and offers better image quality and dynamic range than other LG TVs. The Nanocell 90 boasts an IPS panel with full array LED backlighting and local area dimming. It also has two HDMI 2.1 ports for 4K @ 120Hz and variable refresh rate (VRR). This is an excelelnt TV to pair with your PS5 or Xbox Series X.

    Lenovo Legion 5 Pro 16" RTX 3060 Gaming Laptop for $1199, RTX 3070 for $1399

    Walmart is offering an outstanding deal on these powerful gaming laptops from Lenovo. Both the RTX 3060 and RTX 3070 found in these laptops have a TDP rating of 140W. That is the maximum TDP rating you'll find for a mobile RTX 3060/3070 graphics card, meaning there are the one of the most powerful RTX 3060/3070 gaming laptops you can get. Higher TDP means more power is supplied to the graphics card, and that directly equates to better performance in games.

    New Speed Champ: 2TB SK Hynix P41 M.2 SSD

    Currently Amazon is offering an extra 15% off the SK Hynx P41 2TB model. The SK Hynix P41 is a recently released PS5 compatible SSD that happens to be the fastest consumer PCE 4.0 SSD drive on the market right now. Speed benchmarks consistently exceed its rated specs and it performs better than other comparable SSDs from WD, Seagate, Samsung, and more. SK Hynix might not be a household brand name, but they are in no way a fledgeling company. SK Hynix is the world's second-largest memory chipmaker and the world's third-largest semiconductor company.

    32" Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 4K Quantum Dot Mini-LED Gaming Monitor for $1099.99

    Samsung has released its second Mini-LED gaming monitor. The Neo G7 is the smaller sized sibling o the Neo G9 at "only" 32 inches (vs 49 inches) and commands a $1000 cheaper MSRP ($1299 vs $2299). So what makes this monitor worth the price? The main thing is the Mini LED display. Mini LED backlights are much smaller and more precise than traditional LED backlights, which means greater contrast ratio, deeper black levels, higher brightness (up to an incredible 2,000 nits), and better HDR than traditional displays. You'll find Mini LED panels only in the higher end 4K TVs as well as the newest Apple iPad Pro 12.9" XDR display, the priciest iPad on the market.

    Samsung EVO Select 512GB Micro SDXC Card (Nintendo Switch Compatible) for $54.99

    This is a great card for your Nintendo Switch storage. The console only comes with 32GB of built-in storage. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, for example, already takes up 14GB of storage by itself. The Samsung EVO Select is faster than your average Micro SDXC card (including the Nintendo branded ones) so it's also a great choice for devices that can take advantage of its faster speed, like a phone or camera.

    New Apple AirPods Pro Noise-Cancelling Earbuds

    If you regret not picking the Airpods Pro up on Black Friday, here's your chance to get it today at the same price. This is the newest generation model with the MagSafe compatible wireless charger. The AirPods Pro is considered one of the best noise-cancelling in-ear headphones you can get, especially for under $200. The noise cancellation is considered to be even better than the Bose Quietcomfort because of the natural noise isolating design of the in-ear earbuds. If isolation and sound quality are of utmost important to you, then it's easily worth the upgrade over the AirPods 3.

    HP Reverb G2 VR Headset

    The Reverb G2 normally sells for $599, but the HP Store has it for $200 off. That makes it the same price as the Oculus Quest 2 256gb model but with some significant upgrades under the hood. The Reverb G2 sports the second highest resolution of any VR headset with 2160×2160 pixels per eye (even more than the already impressive Quest 2's 1832×1920 resolution), manual IPD adjustment, a far more robust headstrap than the Quest 2, inside-out tracking that doesn't require external sensors, and off-ear headphones so they don't get as grimy and maintains your peripheral hearing.

    Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda

    Score a rare 20% off this popular little Zelda collectible. The Game & Watch is a miniature retro handheld game system that comes preloaded with The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. It's very well designed with a vibrant full color 2.36" LCD screen and intuitive control buttons, all in a tiny footprint that can even fit in your pocket.

    55" Hisense U8G 4K Android TV for $599

    HDMI 2.1 for 4K @ 120Hz

    Thie Hisense U8G is a fantastic TV at a budget price. It's one of the highest end TVs that Hisense sells and its picture quality competes with the top-end LED LCD TV models from Samsung, LG, and Sony. The U8G is the 2021 model that replaces the 2020 U9G. It has two HDMI 2.1 ports and a native 120Hz panel so it can push 4K @ 120Hz with PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles. It does a great job at displaying HDR content thanks to its high peak brightness and excellent black levels. It also makes a good gaming TV since it has a fast response time. Don't be fooled into thinking this is a bad TV because of the brand; it's one of the best 55" TV you'll find in this price range.

    4 Free Months of Amazon Music Unlimited

    Log into your Amazon Prime account to see this deal

    If you're an Amazon Prime member and you've never signed up for Amazon Music Unlimited, you can get 4 months of service completely free. Amazon Music Unlimited normally costs $9.99/mo. You get access to millions of songs similar to other streaming services like Spotify or Pandora. You can choose from preset playlists for pick out specific songs and build your own. Since music streaming services can rack up in price and don't offer too many discounts or free months, this is a deal worth signing up for.

    3 Free Months of Audible Premium Plus

    Log into your Amazon Prime account to see this deal

    This is another targeted deal for Amazon Prime members who have never subscribed for the Audible Premium Plus service. That's right, no hidden fees, no cost, just a straight-up 3-month free trial including three audiobooks of your choosing. That's an outstanding deal considering the membership would usually set you back $14.95 per month, so in total you're saving almost $45 overall on the service.

    Alienware Aurora R10 RTX 3080 Gaming PC for $1673

    Amazon has the best price on this RTX 3080 equipped Alienware Aurora gaming PC. It's $150 cheaper than getting the same configuration from Dell directly even compared to Dell's sale price. In addition to the powerful RTX 3080 GPU, this PC boasts a liquid-cooled AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 8-core processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD.

    Dell S2721DGF 27" 1440p GSYNC Gaming Monitor

    This excellent monitor has hit a new price low for Black Friday. It's one of the best 27" gaming monitors you can buy for under $500. The S2721DGF boasts a high quality IPS panel (better than the VA panel found on the popular S3220DGF model). It features wide viewing angles and excellent color rendition including 98% DCI-P3 color coverage, a super fast 1ms response time and up to 165Hz refresh rate through the DisplayPort. It's also FreeSync Premium Pro and G-SYNC compatible.

    Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3080 GPU for $769.99

    These are easily the best prices we've seen for an RTX 3080 video card since launch. At this price point, the RTX 3080 is a better value than the 3080 Ti, which costs at least $250 more at reputable vendors. The performance gap between the 3080 and 3080 Ti is about 3%, hardly noticeable. The 3080 is significantly more powerful than the previous generation's flagship RTX 2080 SUPER. This is the card you want to get if you plan to game at 4K.

    Razer Iskur X Gaming Chair

    The price of the Razer Iskur chair has dropped by a whopping $150 down to $249.99. This is a fantastic price for a Razer Iskur gaming chair. The Iskur X model is very similar to the original Iskur model. It lacks the adjustable lumbar spline and has 2D armrests instead of 3D, but the build quality and premium materials are identical. It's a superior chair than Razer's economically priced Enki chair, and with this discount it's cheaper too! The Razer Iskur commands a high retail price tag for a reason; it's well-engineered with plenty of high quality materials and usable features. It's upholstered in multi-layered synthetic leather that's more durable than PU leather. There's also plenty of high density foam cushioning to keep you comfortable during intense gaming marathons.

    New 2022 Apple MacBook Pro 14" M2 Laptop

    We're finally seeing a 2022 Apple MacBook Pro laptop equipped with the brand new M2 chip in the wild. Amazon has the 14" model up for sale right now for a very reasonable MSRP of $1299. The new M2 chip is reported to be about 18% more powerful than the previous generation M1 chip, which was already a speed demon for its price range. The M2 chip is also extremely power efficient, with this laptop boasting up to 20 hours of battery life on a single charge. In addition to the new M2 CPU, this laptop features a gorgeous 13" Retina display with 500 nits of brightness and P3 wide color, 10-core GPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD.

    $70 Off the Apple Watch Series 7

    $50 Off the Apple Watch SE

    The Series 7 is Apple's latest and greatest watch. The biggest upgrade the Series 7 has over the Series 6 is the display. It has the same always-on Retina display, but it's 20% bigger and features a more crack-resistant front crystal screen. It also adds on even more health-related features, like measuring your blood oxygen or taking an ECG. It's inarguably the best smartwatch on the market right now. If you don't need the health related features, you can save $100 and go with the Apple Watch SE instead. Despite the low price tag, this watch is still big on features, such as a large Retina OLED display, 2x faster CPU than the Series 3, heart rate monitoring, GPS, swimproof design, haptic feedback, and more.

    New 42" LG Evo C2 4K OLED Gaming TV

    Supports 4K @ 120Hz for PS5 and Xbox Series X

    For many of you who have been patiently waiting for the LG Evo C2 42" 4K OLED TV, now you can rejoice. The majority of the 2022 Evo C2 lineup had been released earlier in the year, but for whatever reason LG had decided to hold off on its new 42" size until now. This highly anticipated TV is finally orderable on Amazon and ships immediately. The 42" replaces LG's 48" as its smallest 4K OLED TV on the market. It performs just as well as its larger sized siblings as a gaming TV, but where it really shines is as a gaming monitor for your PC.

    65" TCL 4-Series 4K Roku TV for $398

    55" for $298

    For most people, the two biggest priorities for a TV are (1) price and (2) size. That's why a TV like this TCL 4-series is so popular; if you're looking specifically for a 65" or 55" TV, you'd be hard pressed to find a lower price. This TCL TV offers solid picture quality without burning a hole in your wallet, and it even has built-in Roku smart TV functionality. It might not look as good as a $1500 TV, but you could fund the rest of your home entertainment or gaming system with the amount you just saved.

    Klipsch Promedia 2.1ch Computer Speakers

    Update: This is the newer model with wireless Bluetooth streaming.

    The Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speakers have been around for over 2 decades, but it's still considered one of the best computer speakers under $200. It's normally listed for $169.99, but today Walmart has it for only $89, a 48% savings. This THX-certified speaker set includes two satellite speakers with 3/4" soft dome tweeter with 3” midrange drivers and a 6.5" 200W powered subwoofer for some intense bass.

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    Netflix Is Making Another Live-Action Death Note With the Duffer Brothers

    The Duffer Brothers have started up a new production company called Upside Down Pictures which will help create more film and television projects with Netlfix.

    Despite the name, Upside Down Pictures will create more than just Stranger Things shows and movies, and in fact, has already laid out a slate of projects the company will begin working on, including a new live-action adaptation of Death Note.

    If you recall, Netflix previously released a live-action Death Note movie in 2017 directed by Adam Wingard and starring Nat Wolff. The live-action film took the Japanese manga and translated it to Seattle, Washington, but kept the premise of a teenager discovering a book that kills anyone whose name is written in it.

    Details of the Duffer Brother’s version are sparse but it will be a live-action TV adaptation of the manga and anime. It is also likely a completely separate series, unrelated to the movie.

    Other projects include:

    • An original series from the creators of Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
    • An adaptation of Stephen King and Peter Straub’s The Talisman in partnership with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment and Paramount TV.
    • A new stage play set in the world of Stranger Things.
    • A live-action Stranger Things spin-off series based on an original idea by The Duffer Brothers.

    Leading the new production company is Hilary Leavitt who has worked on shows like Orphan Black and Ozark.

    While Netflix has had some turbulent times recently, Stranger Things remains a bonafide hit. And while the exact returns are unknown, live-action anime is something Netflix is investing heavily in.

    While the company canceled its live-action Cowboy Bebop series after one season, it is still developing a live-action One Piece, a live-action Yu Yu Hakusho, and live-action Gundam movie.

    Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

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