Samsung’s holiday discounts on Amazon this year hit a lot of the big categories: phones, TVs, laptops, monitors, audio, and wearables. If you’re already in the Galaxy ecosystem (or thinking about joining it), this is a good moment to upgrade the core pieces of your setup while prices are actually down.
Deal: -31% | $899.99 (was $1,299.99)
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the flagship that tries to do everything:
If you’re coming from an older Galaxy or another Android device, this is a big upgrade in camera, performance, and AI-powered features—at a much better price than launch.
Deal: -41% | $2,247.99 (was $3,797.99)
If you want to go all-in on a big-screen upgrade, the Samsung 85-inch Neo QLED 4K QN90F Series is the “centerpiece of the living room” option:
This is the kind of TV you buy intending to keep for years—movies, sports, games, everything.
Deal: -24% | $1,299.99 (was $1,699.99)
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a 2-in-1 laptop aimed at work, school, and creative use:
If you already use a Galaxy phone or tablet, the ecosystem perks (file sharing, phone integration, etc.) help this feel like a true “hub” device.
Deal: -25% | $597.99 (was $797.99)
The Samsung Freestyle 2nd Gen with Gaming Hub is essentially a portable smart TV in projector form:
If you want a flexible screen you can take from bedroom to living room to backyard movie night without installing a full-size TV, this is a fun and practical option.
Deal: -44% | $139.99 (was $249.99)
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are Samsung’s higher-end wireless earbuds:
They’re a strong everyday pick for commuting, calls, gym sessions, or just zoning out with music.
Deal: -20% | $399.99 (was $499.99)
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic brings back features that a lot of people specifically want:
It’s a good fit if you want a watch that looks more traditional while still doing smart tracking and notifications.
Deal: -43% | $399.99 (was $699.99)
The Samsung 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 (M80F) is perfect if you want a display that doubles as a small TV:
It’s especially good for dorms, home offices, or bedrooms where you don’t want to buy a separate TV and monitor.
If you’ve been eyeing Samsung gear, this holiday window is one of the better times to jump in: a discounted Galaxy S25 Ultra for your pocket, a massive Neo QLED for the living room, a Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 for work and school, and a mix of wearables and displays that slot neatly into the rest of your setup.
Whether you’re going for one big upgrade or stacking a few smaller ones as gifts, these Amazon deals are the kind that you’ll be glad you grabbed before they drift back up to full price.
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YouTube videos could soon look better without eating quite so much data, right? Thankfully, the platform plans to introduce a new video format called AV2 on its web player in early 2027, promising more efficient streaming and potentially fewer playback hiccups on slower internet connections. The big headline is a roughly 30% improvement in compression efficiency over AV1, YouTube's existing video format. That doesn't guarantee every video will use 30% less data, but it could make streaming a little easier on both internet connections and data allowances.
What is AV2, and why should viewers care?
YouTube is changing how its Home page works, giving viewers more control over what shows up there and making some of the app’s most-used sections easier to reach. Custom Feeds are now replacing the existing topic chips for eligible users, while YouTube is also testing a redesigned top bar on mobile that moves Subscriptions closer to the Home feed.
YouTube first started experimenting with Custom Feeds earlier this year, letting you type out what you wanted to watch and turning that request into its own stream of recommendations. Now, the feature is starting to look less like a side experiment and more like something YouTube actually wants people to use as part of their everyday Home page.