It’s that time of year again, Cyber Monday deals. Supposedly the time of year when companies “go in the black” for profits, it can certainly be a time when a thrifty consumer can feel the power of the deal.

And this ethos of the deal is especially powerful for those of us interested in technical gadgets and big ticket items. Big percentage numbers and low dollar numbers are around every corner, to entice our eyes and wallets.

With so many savings to choose from, a new problem arises. Not one of the lack of funds, necessarily, but an abundance of too many choices. Here, to help cure what ails you, we’ve found just a few of the best deals from each tech category for you to ponder over and get what feels right. Happy shopping!

VIZIO’s tagline for the V-Series is “escape into awesome,” and indeed, you will, thanks to an immersive and cinematic experience. With smart streaming right out of the box, VIZIO’s V-Gaming engine to improve visual gaming performance, and support for superior Dolby Vision HDR clarity, this TV is exceptional. You’ll get a variable refresh rate of 60 frames per second at true 4K, with an input lag of less than 10ms. Plus, it’s AMD FreeSync compatible. The voice remote has many convenient features, like quick access to your favorite streaming apps, but as implied, you can navigate and search for content using simple voice commands. Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast are built-in, so you can do more with your TV via connected devices. Finally, it’s smart-home-ready and works with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Isn’t it about time you demanded greatness from your TV?

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Bigger than a phone, smaller than a laptop, tablets are increasingly becoming the lounge chair companion of choice. It’s best to get one when you’ve got discounts like these available:

Whether it’s for school, work, or your personal entertainment, you know you shouldn’t cut yourself short when buying a laptop. Now you can get the good laptop you deserve without breaking the bank:

Thin TV = bad sound. Soundbar = good sound again. These Black Friday deals = good savings.

Take the ultimate deep dive into your DNA and discover what makes you, well, you, with AncestryDNA®. Learn about your origins and ethnicity, including where you came from, as well as DNA matches to relatives you might have around the world. You can also add a World Explorer family history membership so you can access even more information, including international records, news articles, photos, and military records.

With the DNA kit, you’ll learn everything you need to know about your heritage and then some. It’s one of the best ways to take a deep dive into self-discovery. Who knows, you might discover something intriguing that you never knew about your parents, grandparents, or beyond. Plus, there’s nothing better than getting a great deal, and for Black Friday and Cyber Week, AncestryDNA is 50% off. That’s incredible.

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Most vacuums handle solid messes, like dirt, dust, and debris, and not necessarily with ease. The Dyad Pro is a versatile system that can vanquish both wet and dry messes. You can vacuum and mop simultaneously with a quick push-and-pull motion, saving you lots of time and effort. An incredible 17,000 pascals of suction power is delivered through the Dyad Pro’s unique cleaning head to leave no messes behind. Improved edge-to-edge cleaning with front rollers ensures you can clean right up against the baseboards with virtually no margins for error. When you’re all done, the self-cleaning RevoBrush will ensure the system remains clogged, debris-free, and ready to go exactly when you are. It means less maintenance for you all around.

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Roborock’s S7 Max Ultra comes with the ultimate all-in-one docking station. It does it all. Between cleanings, it self-washes and dries the mop to prevent nasty buildup on the dock, brushes, and your floors. It also self-empties and refills the clean mop water, as well as automatically washes the dock itself. A powerful 5,500 pascals of suction power ensures everything from dust and pet hair is removed and contained, while the mopping system delivers consistent and downward high pressure to get rid of grime, stickiness, and residues.

The vacuum also senses when it’s moving over rugs or carpets and automatically lifts the mop to prevent everything from getting wet and gross. The reactive obstacle avoidance is able to keep the S7 Max gliding along without getting stuck on furniture, running over toys, shoes, or other obstacles, and without moving near hazards like stairwells. It means less maintenance and less worrying for you all around, especially thanks to the app-based controls you can use to configure the entire system.

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Deebot X2 Omni all-in-one robot vacuum and mop – $1,100, was $1,500

Let me tell you, after writing hundreds of these for Black Friday and Cyber Week, it seems like many brands are the same. Ecovacs is a standout, though, and wants us to emphasize its superior cleaning power and cutting-edge intelligence features that no other brand or competitor offers. No, really. Superior cleaning comes in the form of 8,000 pascals of suction power, intelligent 15mm auto mop lifting, self-washing with hot water via the dock, and intelligence for days. The AI-controlled AIVI 3D 2.0 obstacle avoidance, and the industry’s first dual-laser LiDAR navigation, allow it to accurately “learn” and “think” while moving through your home.

You also get seamless interactions via YIKO 2.0, a built-in voice assistant. Plus, you can check in with live video monitoring thanks to the Starlight camera or two-way call with others even if you’re not home. “Honey, I’m on my way home.” With the Black Friday price at an all-time low, it’s like the ultimate holiday gift from Ecovacs.

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