UPDATE: Nov. 25, 2023, 9:00 p.m. EST We’ve updated this story with the latest deals from the Walmart early Cyber Monday sale, plus a preview of deals going live tomorrow.
Black Friday may be over, but it’s not over over. At least 95 percent of the best Walmart Black Friday deals are still in stock and online (trust us, we checked), and even more deals will be announced now that we’re approaching Cyber Week. You can learn more about the Walmart Cyber Monday sale below (spoiler alert: it starts on Sunday), but all of the rollbacks in this guide are live right now.
Early birds already know that Walmart launched its first round of Black Friday deals back on Nov. 8 and dished out another round the day before Thanksgiving. Some of the retailer’s most popular rollbacks have already sold out. Leave items in your shopping cart too long, and you’ll risk losing out on your haul.
If you’ve held out until now to do your shopping, we’ve compiled a list of more than 200 of the best deals from Walmart’s early Cyber Monday sale and highlighted our favorites from different departments. We’ll be updating the list throughout Cyber Monday, so keep checking back.
Is Walmart holding a Cyber Monday sale?
Glad you asked. If you don’t have time to shop the Black Friday sales or you missed out on a great deal earlier this month, don’t you worry. Walmart just announced its official Cyber Monday sale will start on Sunday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. ET, exclusively on Walmart.com and the Walmart app. If you’re a Walmart+ member, you can access the sale three hours in advance, starting at 4 p.m. ET.
This is the first time Walmart has given early access to Walmart+ members for its Cyber Monday sale (although it usually does so for Black Friday). The Cyber Monday sale promises deals on top gifts with savings of up to 80% on apparel, beauty, tech, toys, and more. Plus, since so many Walmart Black Friday deals are still online, there’s no need to wait until Sunday night. Stay tuned for the best deals from the sale in the coming days.
Note:All newly added deals are marked with a ✨. Deals with a strikeout were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.
Walmart early Cyber Monday sneak peek deals
Live on Nov. 26
TV deals
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Why we like it
The best Walmart Cyber Monday deals typically include giant rollbacks on TVs, and that tradition continues in 2023. Unfortunately, many popular 4K TVs sold out way before Black Friday officially began, but there are still solid cheap 4K TVs lingering as we get closer to Cyber Week. This 55-inch QLED TV was already affordable at full price and is now seeing an extra $50 discount, pushing it below $350. Thanks to its extra layer of quantum dots, you’ll be able to appreciate rich colors and deep blacks even during the day.
The total discount on this HP laptop isn’t the biggest rollback we’ve seen so far, but it’s a deceptively good deal on an underpriced laptop. With an Intel Core i5 processor, this business 2-in-1 will be more than capable of handling your day-to-day work (and after-work streaming and surfing). While supplies last, you can get this device for under $400, which is actually a better price than the original Black Friday deal.
When we tell you that a deal may sell out, we’re not just saying that for effect. The weekend has barely begun, and already Walmart’s deal on the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) is gone. But don’t get too down, because the second-gen Apple AirPods are still available for just $89.99. We talked a lot about inflation in 2023, but AirPods for under $100? Not bad at all.
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Tablet deals
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Why we like it
This is the iPad deal to end all iPad deals, and we’ve seen it before. During major shopping events, both Walmart and Amazon mark down the 10.2-inch 2021 iPad (64GB) to $249, which is cheaper than any iPad has a right to be. When we first saw this deal, we assumed it was for a refurbished product, but it’s not. The 2021 base model iPad is still much smoother and faster than your average tablet, and did we mention it only costs $249? This product is currently sold out at Amazon, which makes this a Walmart-exclusive deal as of this writing.
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Smartwatch deals
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Why we like it
Apple’s latest entry-level wearable also has a new record-low price at Walmart for Cyber Monday (which works out to a 28% savings). It’s lighter and 20 percent faster than the original Apple Watch SE from 2020, and it features most of the same health tools as the new flagship Apple Watch Series 9 — that includes heart rate notifications, Emergency SOS, Cycle Tracking, and Fall and Crash Detection. It also offers a comparable 18-hour battery life and water resistance.
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Gaming deals
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Why we like it
With $439 as the new all-time low price for this Xbox bundle, you’re basically getting a free copy of Diablo IV on top of a $60 discount on the Series X (which typically sells for $499.99 on its own). The only other retailer that was matching it at the time of writing was the Microsoft Store itself, and its markdown seems to have popped up recently in response to Walmart’s doorbuster: A post on the Xbox Wire had previously pegged its Black Friday price there at $509.99.
The older version of our favorite portable Bluetooth speaker is decently loud for its compact size, IPX7-rated for waterproofing, and capable of charging other devices via USB (hence its name) — it’s ideal for traveling. It usually retails for $179.95 on the JBL website, meaning Walmart’s $89 Cyber Monday price is an even better deal than advertised.
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Vacuum deals
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Why we like it
Dyson’s V15 Detect is a cordless stick vacuum with a fancy LCD screen and a bright built-in laser that illuminates tiny crumbs, pet hairs, and dust particles on your floors (so you can be sure you’re actually cleaning them thoroughly); the premium Absolute variant has a shiny gold finish, HEPA filtration, and an extra dusting/crevice tool. Walmart’s Cyber Monday deal saves you 27% and makes it $100 cheaper than the Dyson V12 Detect Slim, which has a smaller dust bin and less suction power.
Yeedi’s vacuum and mopping stations have received high praise from Mashable reviewers, and as part of Walmart’s Black Friday sale, this hybrid model gives you mid-range and premium features at a budget price. As a hybrid, this combo device will mop your floors in addition to vacuuming them, but it also comes with a self-empty station and 3,000Pa of suction for making pet hair and dust vanish into thin air.
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Home and kitchen deals
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Why we like it
Normally, air fryers are hot commodities during Black Friday, but this year we haven’t seen as many deals. (Remember when those mint-colored Dash air fryers were everywhere?) Already, some of Walmart’s best Black Friday deals on air fryers have sold out, but as part of its early Cyber Monday sale, a Ninja air fryer is marked down to under $100. This air fryer has two baskets with independent temperature settings, making it easier to prepare multiple dishes at once.
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Small appliances
Air purifiers
Cookware
Outdoor deals
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Why we like it
Featuring a removable ashtray and a lightweight stainless steel design (plus its own carrying case), the Solo Stove Ranger 2.0 is a smaller version of our favorite smokeless fire pit — and yes, it really is virtually smokeless. This bundle throws in a stand that allows it to safely burn on decks or green grass, and it actually retails for $264.99 on the brand’s website; Walmart’s list price is slightly deflated, so it’s an even better deal than it appears to be.
The Apple Watch Series 9 is “a robust and elite wearable device – the best Apple has ever made,” according to Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder. While it looks almost identical to its predecessor, it’s equipped with a new s9 chip, which makes it about 30 percent snappier than before. It also boasts double the storage and has double the peak brightness and a fun new Double Tap feature. It’s not an essential upgrade if you already have a Series 7 or 8, but it’s certainly a step in the right direction for those with older watches. At $359 for the 45mm GPS version, it’s currently sitting at an all-time low cost at Walmart.
A solid dog tracking device for pet parents on a budget, Tractive gives you the ability to track your dog’s live location within the companion app. It also allows you to set up a virtual fence and notifies you when your pet steps out of (or enters) the safe area. It’s not perfect — the battery is just so-so and the live tracking can be a bit glitchy — but for the price, it’s hard to beat. Save $20 for Cyber Monday at Walmart and snag it for only $29.99.
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Fitness deals
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Why we like it
The Walmart-exclusive Echelon Connect Sport is a solid Peloton alternative for a retail price that won’t make you cringe. And for Cyber Monday, it’s on sale for over $400 off, knocking the price down to a super impressive $297. But just because it’s wallet-friendly doesn’t mean its specs don’t impress. The Connect Sport features 32 levels of silent magnetic resistance, aero handlebars and adjustable pedals, and Bluetooth technology that lets you connect any smart device to the Echelon Fit app. Speaking of which, the app gives you access to 40+ daily live and 15,000+ on-demand connected fitness classes. The $297 Cyber Monday cost even includes a 30-day free trial of Echelon Premier membership to get you started.
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Smart home deals
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Why we like it
Even at its full price, the Google Nest Hub is a relatively affordable smart display. Its design isn’t obtrusive, but the seven-inch display is still plenty useful. It can handle all the standard smart hub tasks, like setting reminders, playing music, and controlling other compatible smart home tech. It can also function as a sleep tracker with Sleep Sense. If you’re in the market for a smart display, grabbing this one from Google for 50% off wouldn’t be a bad move.
Polaroid may make the coolest-looking instant cameras (who doesn’t love a retro aesthetic?), but in our experience, Fujifilm’s InstaX Minis are by far the best options. This bundle is perfect for gifting, and it comes with everything you’ll need to start snapping photos right away. This would be a perfect gift for anyone who’s been spending a little too much time on Instagram lately, and it comes in a convenient box that’s all ready for gift wrapping.
The federal government is ordering the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company behind the social media platform, but stopped short of ordering people to stay off the app.
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced the government’s “wind up” demand Wednesday, saying it is meant to address “risks” related to ByteDance Ltd.’s establishment of TikTok Technology Canada Inc.
“The decision was based on the information and evidence collected over the course of the review and on the advice of Canada’s security and intelligence community and other government partners,” he said in a statement.
The announcement added that the government is not blocking Canadians’ access to the TikTok application or their ability to create content.
However, it urged people to “adopt good cybersecurity practices and assess the possible risks of using social media platforms and applications, including how their information is likely to be protected, managed, used and shared by foreign actors, as well as to be aware of which country’s laws apply.”
Champagne’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment seeking details about what evidence led to the government’s dissolution demand, how long ByteDance has to comply and why the app is not being banned.
A TikTok spokesperson said in a statement that the shutdown of its Canadian offices will mean the loss of hundreds of well-paying local jobs.
“We will challenge this order in court,” the spokesperson said.
“The TikTok platform will remain available for creators to find an audience, explore new interests and for businesses to thrive.”
The federal Liberals ordered a national security review of TikTok in September 2023, but it was not public knowledge until The Canadian Press reported in March that it was investigating the company.
At the time, it said the review was based on the expansion of a business, which it said constituted the establishment of a new Canadian entity. It declined to provide any further details about what expansion it was reviewing.
A government database showed a notification of new business from TikTok in June 2023. It said Network Sense Ventures Ltd. in Toronto and Vancouver would engage in “marketing, advertising, and content/creator development activities in relation to the use of the TikTok app in Canada.”
Even before the review, ByteDance and TikTok were lightning rod for privacy and safety concerns because Chinese national security laws compel organizations in the country to assist with intelligence gathering.
Such concerns led the U.S. House of Representatives to pass a bill in March designed to ban TikTok unless its China-based owner sells its stake in the business.
Champagne’s office has maintained Canada’s review was not related to the U.S. bill, which has yet to pass.
Canada’s review was carried out through the Investment Canada Act, which allows the government to investigate any foreign investment with potential to might harm national security.
While cabinet can make investors sell parts of the business or shares, Champagne has said the act doesn’t allow him to disclose details of the review.
Wednesday’s dissolution order was made in accordance with the act.
The federal government banned TikTok from its mobile devices in February 2023 following the launch of an investigation into the company by federal and provincial privacy commissioners.
— With files from Anja Karadeglija in Ottawa
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 6, 2024.
LONDON (AP) — Most people have accumulated a pile of data — selfies, emails, videos and more — on their social media and digital accounts over their lifetimes. What happens to it when we die?
It’s wise to draft a will spelling out who inherits your physical assets after you’re gone, but don’t forget to take care of your digital estate too. Friends and family might treasure files and posts you’ve left behind, but they could get lost in digital purgatory after you pass away unless you take some simple steps.
Here’s how you can prepare your digital life for your survivors:
Apple
The iPhone maker lets you nominate a “ legacy contact ” who can access your Apple account’s data after you die. The company says it’s a secure way to give trusted people access to photos, files and messages. To set it up you’ll need an Apple device with a fairly recent operating system — iPhones and iPads need iOS or iPadOS 15.2 and MacBooks needs macOS Monterey 12.1.
For iPhones, go to settings, tap Sign-in & Security and then Legacy Contact. You can name one or more people, and they don’t need an Apple ID or device.
You’ll have to share an access key with your contact. It can be a digital version sent electronically, or you can print a copy or save it as a screenshot or PDF.
Take note that there are some types of files you won’t be able to pass on — including digital rights-protected music, movies and passwords stored in Apple’s password manager. Legacy contacts can only access a deceased user’s account for three years before Apple deletes the account.
Google
Google takes a different approach with its Inactive Account Manager, which allows you to share your data with someone if it notices that you’ve stopped using your account.
When setting it up, you need to decide how long Google should wait — from three to 18 months — before considering your account inactive. Once that time is up, Google can notify up to 10 people.
You can write a message informing them you’ve stopped using the account, and, optionally, include a link to download your data. You can choose what types of data they can access — including emails, photos, calendar entries and YouTube videos.
There’s also an option to automatically delete your account after three months of inactivity, so your contacts will have to download any data before that deadline.
Facebook and Instagram
Some social media platforms can preserve accounts for people who have died so that friends and family can honor their memories.
When users of Facebook or Instagram die, parent company Meta says it can memorialize the account if it gets a “valid request” from a friend or family member. Requests can be submitted through an online form.
The social media company strongly recommends Facebook users add a legacy contact to look after their memorial accounts. Legacy contacts can do things like respond to new friend requests and update pinned posts, but they can’t read private messages or remove or alter previous posts. You can only choose one person, who also has to have a Facebook account.
You can also ask Facebook or Instagram to delete a deceased user’s account if you’re a close family member or an executor. You’ll need to send in documents like a death certificate.
TikTok
The video-sharing platform says that if a user has died, people can submit a request to memorialize the account through the settings menu. Go to the Report a Problem section, then Account and profile, then Manage account, where you can report a deceased user.
Once an account has been memorialized, it will be labeled “Remembering.” No one will be able to log into the account, which prevents anyone from editing the profile or using the account to post new content or send messages.
X
It’s not possible to nominate a legacy contact on Elon Musk’s social media site. But family members or an authorized person can submit a request to deactivate a deceased user’s account.
Passwords
Besides the major online services, you’ll probably have dozens if not hundreds of other digital accounts that your survivors might need to access. You could just write all your login credentials down in a notebook and put it somewhere safe. But making a physical copy presents its own vulnerabilities. What if you lose track of it? What if someone finds it?
Instead, consider a password manager that has an emergency access feature. Password managers are digital vaults that you can use to store all your credentials. Some, like Keeper,Bitwarden and NordPass, allow users to nominate one or more trusted contacts who can access their keys in case of an emergency such as a death.
But there are a few catches: Those contacts also need to use the same password manager and you might have to pay for the service.
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LONDON (AP) — Britain’s competition watchdog said Thursday it’s opening a formal investigation into Google’s partnership with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic.
The Competition and Markets Authority said it has “sufficient information” to launch an initial probe after it sought input earlier this year on whether the deal would stifle competition.
The CMA has until Dec. 19 to decide whether to approve the deal or escalate its investigation.
“Google is committed to building the most open and innovative AI ecosystem in the world,” the company said. “Anthropic is free to use multiple cloud providers and does, and we don’t demand exclusive tech rights.”
San Francisco-based Anthropic was founded in 2021 by siblings Dario and Daniela Amodei, who previously worked at ChatGPT maker OpenAI. The company has focused on increasing the safety and reliability of AI models. Google reportedly agreed last year to make a multibillion-dollar investment in Anthropic, which has a popular chatbot named Claude.
Anthropic said it’s cooperating with the regulator and will provide “the complete picture about Google’s investment and our commercial collaboration.”
“We are an independent company and none of our strategic partnerships or investor relationships diminish the independence of our corporate governance or our freedom to partner with others,” it said in a statement.
The U.K. regulator has been scrutinizing a raft of AI deals as investment money floods into the industry to capitalize on the artificial intelligence boom. Last month it cleared Anthropic’s $4 billion deal with Amazon and it has also signed off on Microsoft’s deals with two other AI startups, Inflection and Mistral.
