Deal: Save 50% on the TicWatch Pro 5 for the first time
Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority Ignore the memes — Black Friday does genuinely bring record-breaking deals here and there. Exhibits A and B are the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 5 and Pro 5 Enduro, which are both at their lowest prices…
FCC approves T-Mobile and Starlink’s direct-to-cell service
What you need to know T-Mobile and Starlink have been working since 2022 to bring direct-to-cell satellite service to T-Mobile subscribers. Now, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has signed off, in an industry-first. The commission says bringing satellite cell service…
Google is making it easier to report police spottings in Maps
What you need to know Google Maps made changes to its incident reporting options, renaming “speed traps” to a more general “police.” Now, the incident reporting options list has been reshuffled, placing “police” near the top. “Police” appears right under…
This modern Game Boy runs Android and is on sale for Black Friday
Anbernic is probably a company you’ve never heard of, but it offers a wide array of gaming handhelds in different shapes and sizes. The RG406V is one such example, as it’s basically a Game Boy on steroids, and is $50…
Amazfit Balance review: Weeks of battery life in a featherweight body
Amazfit refreshes its vast lineup of affordable smartwatches and fitness trackers on a regular basis. There are so many releases happening all the time that it’s hard to keep up with all of them sometimes. The Amazfit Balance is a…
The Galaxy Ring just got an elusive Black Friday discount we didn’t see coming
The Samsung Galaxy Ring has been in high demand since it launched in August, and while Samsung isn’t running any official sales, two of our favorite retailers are sweetening the deal by tossing in gift cards. Right now, you can…
Ditch the dumb lock and upgrade to this Yale smart lock for 21% OFF for Black Friday
Black Friday smart home deals are really heating up right now, including some keyless lock options that can launch your home security into the 21st century. For a limited time, Amazon has cut 21% off the price of the Yale…
Samsung Galaxy S25, S25 Plus colors seemingly confirmed as SIM card trays leak
What you need to know Colors for the Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus appear to have leaked in an interesting way. Per report, an online Samsung repair parts dealer already has access to select Galaxy S25 series parts….
I use the OnePlus 12R every day and it’s worth every penny, especially with $100 off
The mighty OnePlus 12R is the mother of all budget phones. Heck, it’s a midrange master. While one would usually have to spend $499.99 to acquire the 128GB variant, today’s OnePlus Black Friday sales have slashed that price tag by…
The GoldenMate LiFePO4 UPS keeps essential equipment running during a power outage
As the cold sets in, so does the chance of power outages caused by frozen power lines, fallen trees during power outages, and overwhelmed power grids. Of course, outages aren’t seasonal and can happen at any time, whether from accidents…