With WhatsApp bringing out many new features this year, such as disappearing messages, an updated look and more, users had been wondering what else could be coming from the company
You can try it right now and decide whether you'll prefer to use WhatsApp on your laptop or tablet device instead. But so far the app has a lot of features that you most likely use on your smartphone each day anyway, so you may prefer to keep using the app.
However, the question will be, whether a dedicated app on Windows is necessary, when your phone is an arms-length away, alongside being able to use WhatsApp on your web browser.
Analysis: Turning the WhatsApp dial to 11
While we ironically use our web browsers for more than just browsing the web, having a dedicated app for WhatsApp can enable more features compared to using a web page.
The app in testing showcases this, with handwriting features and notifications that work with Windows 10 and 11, alongside Focus Assist.
There's plenty of apps coming to the Microsoft Store, and that's not forgetting about Android apps coming to it soon thanks to Amazon.
It could be very helpful if you use WhatsApp more than others, saving you to use your smartphone, and instead replying to a message through your laptop.
However, time will tell if users will be more comfortable in using an app on the desktop, rather than through a web browser, or again, through their phone.
Computing giant Intel reportedly operates a warehouse somewhere in Costa Rica where it stockpiles its older chips, and makes them available remotely to internal cybersecurity researchers.
Sharing details about Intel’s Long-Term Retention Lab, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) notes that Intel had the idea of having one in mid-2018, and had it up and running before the end of 2019.
Explaining the need for the facility, WSJ says that it helps Intel ensure that its older silicon, which might still be in use in the real-world, isn’t vulnerable to attacks.
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Anders Fogh, a Germany-based senior principal engineer at Intel, told WSJ that the lab has become an integral part of his work, and helps him replicate security flaws reported to Intel by outside researchers through its bug-bounty program.
Indispensable resource
According to WSJ, the warehouse stores around 3,000 pieces of hardware and software, going back about a decade.
Fogh shares that the facility can help him create an exact replica of the system that a security researcher used to find and report a vulnerability.
“I can make an exact replica of the submitting researcher’s system. Same CPU, same operating system version, microcode, BIOS,” said Fogh.
However, sourcing some components was a challenge when Intel originally planned the lab. One such hard to get platform were the Sandy Bridge microprocessors, discontinued in 2013.
“We had to actually go on eBay and start looking for these platforms,” Mohsen Fazlian, general manager of Intel’s product assurance and security unit told the WSJ.
The facility has now become a fundamental part of Intel’s product development, with technical documentation boldly announcing decade-long support for new Intel chips owing to the lab. In fact, Fazlian claims that new chips are sent to the lab even before they are released.
Getting your business up to speed with 5G could soon be easier than ever thanks to a new announcement from Amazon Web Services (AWS).
The company has revealed AWS Private 5G, a new managed service that allows enterprises set up and scale private 5G mobile networks in their facilities in days instead of months.
AWS says that with just a few clicks, customers can specify where the network will be, what kind of capacity they need, and then get everything they need, with the process taking just days rather than months as it may have done previously.
"Shockingly easy"
"There's nothing like AWS Private 5G network out there," noted AWS CEO Adam Selipsky as he unveiled the new offering at the company's re:Invent 2021 event in Las Vegas.
“You get all the goodness of mobile technology without the pain of long planning cycles, complex integrations and the high upfront costs,” he added.
Once all the demands are in, AWS will deliver everything needed, whether that's hardware or software-based - even right down to SIM cards for mobile devices.
AWS notes that there are no upfront fees or per-device costs involved with the new platform, with customers only paying for the network capacity and throughput they ask for.
All network set-up and deployment is automated, with the platform able to scale capacity when needed, such as if a customer needs to support additional devices and increased network traffic.
AWS Private 5G is only available in preview to customers based in the US for the time being, but will likely expand to other markets soon.
“Many of our customers want to leverage the power of 5G to establish their own private networks on premises, but they tell us that the current approaches make it time-consuming, difficult, and expensive to set up and deploy private networks,” noted David Brown, Vice President, EC2 at AWS.
“With AWS Private 5G, we’re extending hybrid infrastructure to customers’ 5G networks to make it simple, quick, and inexpensive to set up a private 5G network. Customers can start small and scale on-demand, pay as they go, and monitor and manage their network from the AWS console.”
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Sharing files from OneDrive will soon be both easier and faster as Microsoft is currently working on a new update for its cloud storage service.
According to a post on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap, the software giant will soon allow users to pin and reorder shared libraries. When this new functionality becomes available next month, it will be easier for users to manage the list of places they've recently accessed or opened a file from.
OneDrive users will also have a simpler time picking up where they left off as they will be able to pin their frequently used shared libraries to the menu on the left side.
While this isn't a major update, it could prove especially useful for those that depend on Microsoft's online collaboration tools and office software as part of their daily workflow as they won't have to waste time trying to find a particular file or shared library.
Add to OneDrive shortcuts
In a separate post, Microsoft announced that users of its cloud storage service will also soon be able to organize their “Add to OneDrive” shortcuts.
Just like with the ability to pin and reorder shared libraries, this new file management feature will be available next month and with it, users will be able move their “Add to OneDrive” folder shortcuts into any private folder they create in OneDrive.
Microsoft has spent a good part of this year adding new features and functionality to OneDrive and it will be interesting to see what improvements the company has in store for its cloud storage service next year as more people begin upgrading to Windows 11.
Some tech companies aren't letting the last few weeks of 2021 go to waste, even launching new smartphones in the run-up to Christmas.
While some new phone releases are confirmed events, others are rumors that may or may not happen in the next few weeks. Accordingly, we've created a list of new smartphone launches based on the likelihood they'll actually happen in December of 2021.
Of course, none of these releases will be as big as what we'll see in the first few months of 2022. The giant tech conferences, CES in January and MWC in late February/early March, will likely coincide with massive phone launches like the releases of Samsung Galaxy S22, OnePlus 10 and Oppo Find X4. It's hard not to get excited by those!
Still, there are phones in our December 2021 list that are intriguing enough to entice more than a few tech fans.
Phones we'll almost definitely see
The Honor 50, the predecessor to the Honor 60(Image credit: Future)
Honor 60
We know the Honor 60 is launching, and it's happening very soon: December 1, to be exact.
This China-only launch of the phone will likely be followed by a global release in a few weeks' time. That means we'll soon see the phone in all of its technical glory, but might not know its price until the global launch.
The Honor 60 is the brand's next mid-range phone, following in the footsteps of the recently unveiled Honor 50. We don't expect the 60 to come with too many upgrades since it has only been six months since the last iteration was first released.
(Image credit: Sony)
Sony Xperia Pro-I
This is another confirmed December release, but we already saw the official launch of Sony's Xperia Pro-I earlier in 2021.
The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a super-premium mobile designed specifically for photographers. This phone has fantastic cameras and also works as a second display for many of Sony's cameras. The Xperia Pro-I is launching on December 2 in the UK and December 10 in the US.
The phone will be expensive, at $1,799 / £1,599 (around AU$2,400), but keep in mind that it's designed for professional photographers, and not your average phone fan.
The Motorola Edge 20 Pro is currently Moto's top-end smartphone(Image credit: Future)
Motorola's next smartphone
While this launch hasn't technically been confirmed, we've heard so many rumors about Motorola's plan to release a top-end smartphone by the end of 2021 that we had to include it in this section.
Top chipset maker Qualcomm is expected to soon launch its new premium processor, and we've heard rumors that Motorola is eager to release the first phone using it. This means they might release a new phone by the end of this year, in close competition with Xiaomi, who also has a phone on this list.
We don't know if the new device is the Moto G200 or the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, both of which are rumored to launch in the next few months. Either way, we'd be very shocked if Motorola didn't release another smartphone by the end of the year.
Phones we'll possibly see:
The Xiaomi Mi 11, the company's flagship for 2021.(Image credit: Future)
Xiaomi 12
The Xiaomi Mi 11 was launched in the last days of 2020 at a China-only event before getting a global unveiling in February of this year. We think it's possible Xiaomi will repeat that timing with their Xiaomi 12, but there are others who think the mobile might launch in January. For this reason, we've put this device in the 'possibly' section.
This is Xiaomi's next flagship phone, and the first main-series device since it dropped its 'Mi' branding. We're expecting top specs and a premium design, but we don't actually know all that much about the device yet.
Either way, of all the phones on this list, the Xiaomi 12 will likely end up as one of the biggest releases of the year — regardless of which year it launches. When it does show up, it's definitely a phone we'll be reporting on so stay tuned.
The Oppo X 2021, a rollable smartphone from Oppo.(Image credit: Future)
Oppo foldable phone
There was a rumor that Oppo would launch its first foldable phone in November 2021. Clearly, that didn't happen, but it's possible the launch was just delayed by a few weeks.
A December Oppo release would line up with the company's annual Inno Day, where it shows off new tech innovations that later feature on its devices. Inno Day was in December in 2019, November in 2020, and we still have yet to hear about 2021's Inno Day.
It wouldn't be a surprise to see the Oppo foldable phone at Inno Day 2021, but we have low expectations the release will happen before the end of the year.
The Nokia X20 is one example of HMD Global's X line.(Image credit: Future)
The Nokia X50
Early in 2021, we heard about a flagship phone from HMD Global called the Nokia X50, which was likely to follow 2019's Nokia 9 PureView in place of the rumored Nokia 10. According to the rumors we heard, this X50 would launch by the end of 2021.
Rumors about top-end phones from HMD Global rarely pan out, which means this whisper alone isn't enough to keep an X50 launch on the 'possibly' list. But, we also know that at some point during 2021, HMD Global changed the way it named its phones.
Currently, there are Nokia C, G and X phones, with entries at each level being respectively more premium. Taking this into consideration, a mid-range Nokia X50 is far more likely than a premium one. So if there is another Nokia phone out this year, there's a good chance it's an X50 with mid-range specs and a low price.
Admittedly, that's not a lot to go on, but a Nokia X50 launch is still more likely than releases for some of the other devices on this list.
Phones we probably won't see:
The Samsung Galaxy S21, the predecessor to the S22.(Image credit: Future)
Samsung Galaxy S22
Earlier in 2021, a few rumors suggested we could see the Samsung Galaxy S22 in late December, which would buck the usual trend of Samsung's phones launching in January or February of each year.
A December release might have made sense as a response to the cancellation of the Galaxy S21 FE, while positioning the S22 as a more formidable rival of both the iPhone 13 and the Xiaomi 12. But scrapping the Galaxy S21 FE was also only a rumor, and it seems likely that handset will launch after all.
We don't think the S22 will launch in December, but because of some talk in the domain, we had to include it on this list.
The Google Pixel 6 was expected to launch with a foldable equivalent.(Image credit: Google)
Google Pixel Fold
We heard quite a few rumors about the Google Pixel Fold in the build-up to the Pixel 6 launch, and we were excited about the possible coming of Google's first foldable smartphone. But sadly, that never came to be.
Still, it's impossible to totally rule out the existence of this phone since several big-profile leakers said the device was coming. One of those leakers also expected other companies, like Oppo, Xiaomi and Vivo, to launch foldable phones by the end of 2021, but with the ongoing chipset shortage affecting the tech world, we're not holding our breath.
The Vivo X60 Pro, one of the brand's only globally-released smartphones.(Image credit: Future)
Vivo foldable phone
As mentioned above, Vivo is another smartphone maker that was expected to release a foldable phone in 2021, but of all the new phone rumors we've heard, we'd say this launch is the least likely to happen. The primary reason is that Vivo is not an established enough smartphone company to start working on a flashy foldable.
Still, we won't rule this potential phone release out completely since Vivo is owned by BBK Electronics, which also owns Oppo, OnePlus and Realme, companies we've seen share tech developments. It's possible that through collaborative work, Vivo might just surprise us with a foldable smartphone earlier than expected. But over the next few weeks? Hardly likely.
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A press image for the Snapdragon 888(Image credit: Qualcomm)
Some of the biggest upcoming phones of 2022 are likely to feature the next-gen chipset from Qualcomm, and we're set to hear about it today during the first part of the company's Tech Summit 2021 event.
Qualcomm has confirmed its next-gen chipset won't be called the Snapdragon 898, as some had previously expected. Instead, the company is changing up its name for its flagship platform and we've yet to find out what it'll be called.
Flights and accommodation for this launch event were funded by Qualcomm, but the views reflect the writer's own honest opinion.
That's one of the announcements we expect to hear today, but we're also anticipating news on the new chipset and maybe even some confirmations from phone manufacturers on whether each plans to use the new platform.
We're live at the Tech Summit 2021 event in Hawaii, and we'll be bringing you all the latest news throughout the day. The keynote kicks off at 3PM PST, 6PM EST, 11PM GMT (or 10AM AEDT on Wednesday December 1).
Before that, we'll be talking you through some of the rumored features for the next-gen chipset and everything else we've heard about it so far.
Welcome to our Tech Summit 2021 coverage where you'll be among the first to hear about everything that happens at today's keynote.
If you're interested in what features may debut on 2022 Android smartphones, this is the place to be. We expect this next chipset to feature in flagship handsets from a whole variety of top-end phone makers.
Qualcomm has confirmed it'll be revealing its new premium tier mobile platform today, although we don't know its name. Qualcomm says we can expect announcements in "AI, gaming, and connectivity".
You can watch along with the big keynote using the YouTube embed below. The event is set to start at 3PM PST, 6PM EST, 11PM GMT (or 10AM AEDT on Wednesday December 1).
Expect this live blog to fully kick into gear then when we start to hear announcements on stage from Qualcomm. We'll be typing as fast as we can to give you the latest from the show.
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By leveraging the quantum expertise of both its parents, Quantinuum plans to offer a comprehensive suite of quantum hardware and software, including the industry’s first quantum operating system.
“We are science led and enterprise driven, and our scale and global presence in this most critical of technologies will provide leadership in each of the key areas that constitute the ‘must haves’ for quantum computing to deliver real-world solutions to all our customers and partners,” remarked Ilyas Khan, founder of Cambridge Quantum, who will head Quantinuum as its CEO.
Quantum reality
Honeywell explains that Quantinuum’s products and solutions will help support a multitude of high-priority tasks such as cybersecurity and encryption, drug discovery and delivery, and more.
Quantinuum hopes to deliver the solutions in such a manner that they are compatible with a variety of quantum hardware processors, such as the Honeywell-powered system Model H1, as well as IBM’s suite of quantum computers.
To that end Quantinuum has said that it’ll provide all quantum software developers open access to “tket,” an independent quantum software development kit.
“Quantinuum customers will now have access to the world’s first quantum operating system, applications, and hardware-agnostic software, all of which will be used to address extremely challenging business needs with which conventional computing systems struggle,” said Darius Adamczyk, chairman and CEO of Honeywell, who joins Quantinuum as its chairman.
So far, all of Canon's RF-mount mirrorless cameras have been pricey, pro-focused models with slightly painful price tags. But the good news for amateur and hobbyist shooters is that this is almost certain to change in 2022, according to fresh rumors.
The reliable Canon Rumors has been told by a "solid source" that "Canon is 'definitely' releasing an APS-C RF mount camera in 2022". The site didn't go as far as naming the model or any specifics, only raising the possibility of an EOS R7 that "could take the place of the EOS M line." But given previous rumors, the arrival of an EOS R7 is certainly the most likely scenario.
There has been growing speculation about the arrival of a Canon EOS R7, or at least an APS-C camera with Canon's RF-mount, for well over a year now. Canon Rumors even reported in December 2020 that one was already being tested in the wild, and was based on the chassis of the Canon EOS R6 .
Whether it's been pandemic-related delays or simply the fact that Canon has been focusing on the Canon EOS R3 and fleshing out its lens lineup, the much-anticipated EOS R7 seems to have stalled in recent months. But an APS-C RF-mount camera seems almost certain to land in 2022, given that Canon Rumors gave its speculation a rumor rating that it says equates to "fact."
The question now is, what kind of camera will it be, and what does this mean for Canon's current EOS M series? The latter, which arrived in 2012 as a mirrorless alternative to Canon's EF-mount DSLRs, seems destined for abandonment. Canon's focus is now on making high-end glass for its RF-mount cameras, though the EOS M series will still provide super-cheap options for beginners for the next few years.
We'll have to wait for firmer rumors on the Canon EOS R7, if that is indeed the first RF-mount camera with a smaller APS-C sensor, but previous speculation has suggested that it's likely to be compact hybrid model for sports shooters and videographers. If it's built around the design and engine of the Canon EOS R6, that could be a recipe for Canon's most popular mirrorless camera far.
Analysis: next-gen Canon cameras for hobbyists
(Image credit: Future)
Sensor size is usually a good indicator of a camera's price point and target audience – and while many professionals, in particular landscape snappers, use cameras with smaller APS-C sensors, it's fair to say that the arrival of a Canon EOS R7 would open up the RF-mount to a whole new audience.
Previous speculation has suggested that the EOS R7 won't be an entry-level model, but rather a 'mini EOS R6' for sports and wildlife shooters who demand a speedy, lightweight camera. But it's also likely to be the first of many Canon RF-mount mirrorless cameras, as they take the baton from the older EOS M range in 2022.
Why does Canon need a whole new system for APS-C mirrorless cameras? Some might cynically say "to sell more lenses", but there are solid technical reasons why it makes sense. Firstly, the RF-mount has big advantages over Canon's previous mounts, including a greatly-reduced flange distance (the space between the lens mount and image sensor) and a data pathway that has a higher bandwidth. These mean it can design new lenses that simply haven't been possible before.
It also makes sense for Canon, and Canon photographers, to only have one mirrorless mount to worry about. This is a benefit that Sony has often crowed about with its E-mount, which is found on both APS-C and full-frame mirrorless cameras. This would allow Canon snappers and video creators to have two or more bodies that all share the same lenses.
The other benefit of APS-C sensors is that they can provide more reach (with longer effective focal lengths) in smaller, lighter lenses. This means Canon would need to develop some more compact RF-mount glass, or or at least properly open up the RF-mount to third-party lens makers, to help its new APS-C cameras realize their potential. But the Canon EOS R7, if that's what it's ultimately called, would certainly be an exciting first step for anyone who fancies buying a powerful, compact mirrorless camera in 2022.
Now in its third season of showing Premier League coverage, streaming service Amazon Prime Video will be streaming its latest batch of live action this week with a full round of midweek fixtures.
There's some tasty looking features spread out over three days - including the Merseyside derby - followed by another 10 games just after Christmas, so read on for your full guide to getting a Premier League live stream with Amazon Prime.
This week's action also includes Ralf Rangnick's first game in charge as Man United interim manager as the Red Devils welcome Arsenal to Old Trafford.
Below, we’ll show you how to get in on the action and live stream Premier League football on Amazon Prime for all the biggest fixtures - and in some cases, you can even watch free!
Why can I now watch Premier League on Amazon Prime?
Retailer-turned-video streaming service snapped up the broadcast rights for two gameweeks' worth of Premier League fixtures per season back in June 2018, with rights that will take them all the way through to 2022.
While the value of the deal has never been officially disclosed, its reported to have set Amazon back upwards of £90million.
Last season saw Amazon being granted permission to show additional games thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, which caused huge swathes of fixtures to be played behind closed doors. This season things are back to normal, with the streaming service once again showing fixtures from two game weeks - one in late November/early December and the second during the Christmas Bank Holiday period.
When will the Premier League be on Amazon Prime?
The first full gameweek to be shown exclusively on Amazon will be the midweek matches played between Tuesday, November 30 to Thursday, December 2, which includes that huge clash between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park, Watford hosting Thomas Tuchel's high flying Chelsea, and that clash between Man United and Arsenal at Old Trafford.
The next run of games available to stream live on Amazon Prime will be during 'Chrimbo limbo' between Sunday, December 28 to Tuesday 30. That batch includes Man City's trip to Bentford, former Kop boss Brendan Rodgers facing his old side Liverpool as the Reds travel to Leicester and Man United vs Burnley.
Unlike regular old-fashioned TV, Amazon Prime isn’t restricted to individual channels and offers an unlimited list of separate live streams for each match. When several games are on at the same time, you’ll be able to switch between live streams of each match from the menu.
There's a full list of the fixtures further down this page.
To watch all this festive footy goodness you’ll need to be an Amazon Prime subscriber. You can sign up here - a year’s subscription costs £79 a year or £7.99 a month.
One of the great things about Amazon Prime is the wide array of options for accessing the service - Amazon offer apps across all types of smart devices.
If you've got a TV, Blu-ray player or other media player from the last couple of years chances are it'll have the Amazon Prime Video app either pre-installed or available from its app store. There are also bespoke apps for Android and iOS. And while this time last year we decried the lack of a Windows 10 app, that's now been added for those wanting to watch on their PCs.
Can I live stream Premier League for free?
Christmas will be coming early if you’re a thrifty sports fan that’s new to Amazon Prime. That’s because Amazon offers a 30-day free trial to those signing up to the service for the first time.
That means you can sign up at the start of the month and you’ll be able to watch all of the service’s matches over the festive period for nada!
What else do I get with Amazon Prime?
Getting access to Amazon’s video streaming service isn’t the only perk of being a Prime member.
The key benefit is unlimited one-day (and for some areas same-day) delivery on millions of eligible items from the Amazon web store.
You also get access to exclusive Amazon deals (especially around Amazon Prime Day and hunting for Cyber Monday Amazon deals), unlimited photo storage on Amazon Cloud Drive with Prime Photos, plus exclusive access to Prime Music to stream or download tracks and albums.
Can I watch EPL on Amazon Prime video from abroad?
In short...no. Much like Netflix, iPlayer, Disney Plus and pretty much every other TV streaming service, you can expect your viewing pleasure to be curtailed by geo-blocking, That is, you can't watch your usual catalog of shows and streams when overseas.
So if you’re away from the UK but still want to watch the football on your Prime account, then your best option is to download and install a VPN and then log in to a UK IP address.
We've tested all of the major VPN services and we rate ExpressVPN as the absolute greatest out there. It's compatible with loads of devices (e.g. Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox and PS4) and streaming services, ranks amongst the fastest and most secure, and even has an available 30-day money back guarantee so that you can effectively try before you buy. That said, an annual plan currently has 49% off and three months extra free which is much better value.
And one of the things we like most about ExpressVPN is the super helpful 24/7 customer service. If you're having any problems at all connecting, they'll be on hand to sort you out.
Once signed up, you just need to open up the app, find yourself a UK server and then watch Amazon Prime as if you were back at home. It's really that easy.
We're nearing the end of Cyber Monday and when it ends, so does this fantastic deal on Hulu that offers new and valid returning customers 12 months of access for $0.99 per month versus the streaming service's regular price of $6.99 per month.
The deal went live a few days ago, but it's now in its closing hours – making it one of the last chances you'll get to subscribe at this price for another 365 days.
Hulu (with ads):12 months for $0.99 per month
Save $72 - For cord-cutters, this Hulu Cyber Monday deal is a must-buy, offering 12 months of the service for just a dollar per month. This is the version with ads (boo!), but you'll still be able to watch next-day showings of your favorite NBC, ABC and Fox shows, along with a great selection of movies and anime.
The obvious caveat here is that you’re subscribing to the Hulu with Ads service, rather than the ad-free service that typically runs you $12.99 per month.
Admittedly, the ads are frequent and annoying, but being able to watch hit shows from NBC, ABC and Fox one day after they air is really nifty, especially at this price point.
Today’s best Hulu deals
Want to see how much Hulu's other plans cost? We’ve included the pricing on all three services down below.
Shark sells some of the best robot vacuums you can buy in 2021, and Amazon has slashed the price of the excellent Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL as part of this year's Cyber Monday deals.
This deal ends in less than 12 hours, though, so if you're in the market for a top-of-the-range cleaner this sales season, we suggest acting fast. Incidentally, we're also live-blogging the state of Dyson deals right now elsewhere on the site, so tune in if you've got your eye on a Dyson vacuum, specifically.
Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL: $599.99$299.99 at Amazon Save $300 - This Shark deal from Amazon combines all the latest tools and technology needed for care-free home cleaning. For starters, the Shark IQ Robot Self-Empty XL boasts a multi-surface brushroll that pulls in all kinds of dirt and debris from carpets and hard floors alike, while its self-emptying bin – which holds up to 45 days' worth of muck – removes the need to keep an eye on how much cleaning the vacuum has actually done. For just $299.99, you're getting some great robot hardware to rival the likes of Roomba and Roborock.
If you're after a potentially cheaper product from a different vacuum manufacturer, though, we're keeping tabs on all the latest Cyber Monday Roomba deals, as well as the biggest and best Cyber Monday deals in general.
More Cyber Monday robot vacuum deals
iRobot Roomba 692:$299.99$174.99 at Amazon Save $125 - This is one of the most affordable models around, but still offers personalized cleaning recommendations and support for Alexa voice commands, and it's effective on both hard floors and carpets. At over $100 off, this is an exceptional value for Cyber Monday.
iRobot Roomba 694:$274.99$179 at Amazon
Save $95 - While this is an entry-level robot vacuum, it still offers excellent pick-up on hard floors and carpets, and enough smarts to ensure you still don't have to put in too much effort when it comes to controlling the robovac. This is also the lowest price we've ever seen for this affordable Roomba, so don't hesitate in snapping up this deal on Cyber Monday.
iRobot Roomba i7 bundle:$874.99$499 at Walmart Save $375.99 - In addition to the standalone Roomba i7 (an excellent robot vacuum for larger homes), Walmart is offering US shoppers the chance to grab an extended two-year warranty and an accessory bundle containing three extra edge-sweeping brushes, three high-efficiency filters and a dual multi-surface rubber brush – all for a whopping $375.99 less than RRP. Oddly, Walmart is offering the vacuum in isolation for $100 more than this deal, which, incidentally, has appeared on Cyber Monday – so absolutely get on this one while you can.
Walmart has restocked its incredible deal on the AirPods Pro as part of its Cyber Monday offerings, which brings them down to their lowest ever price. Costing $249 at launch, the retailer has slashed the price of Apple's noise-cancelling earbuds to just $159.99. (Not in the US? Scroll down for the best deals in your region.)
This brilliant Cyber Monday deal improves on the previous all-time-low price by $30, and it's the best price we've ever seen for the AirPods Pro. This discount first emerged just before Black Friday and quickly sold out, so we expect this restock to go just as quickly – so buy now before you miss out.
Cyber Monday AirPods deals rarely include such big discounts, so you should snap this one up right away if you're keen on getting some of the best true wireless earbuds you can buy at a low price. Keep checking our Cyber Monday AirPods live blog for even more deals as we find them.
Today's best AirPods Pro Cyber Monday deal
All-new Apple AirPods Pro:$249$159 at Walmart
Save $90 - The Apple AirPods Pro are always a Black Friday and Cyber Monday best-seller, and Walmart just dropped the latest model to a record-low price of $159, having previously had them on sale for $189.99. The all-new AirPods Pro includes a MagSafe Charging Case alongside the new 2021 edition of the classic AirPods. This deal is likely to sell out quickly, so we recommend snapping up this record-low price before it's too late.
The Apple AirPods Pro are among the best true wireless earbuds you can buy today, offering an excellent audio performance, active noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit.
Optimized for use with other Apple devices, the AirPods Pro feature the company's powerful H1 headphone chip for super fast pairing and hands-free access to the Siri voice assistant. Recent upgrades have also brought support for Spatial Audio, Audio Sharing, and the ability to have Siri announce your notifications as they come through to your iPhone.
Plus, the AirPods Pro now come with a Magsafe Charging Case which provides more than 24-hours of total listening time and can be charged using a Qi-compatible charging mat or using a Lightning connector.
AirPods deals tend to sell out very quickly over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so you should snap up this deal as soon as you can. If you do miss out, we expect other retailers like Amazon and Best Buy will try to match this price over the sales period, so be sure to bookmark our guide to Cyber Monday AirPods deals for all the latest discounts.
When the Google Pixel 6 was unveiled lots of people mocked its weirdly-large horizontal camera bump – but apparently that didn't put off Realme, as it sounds like the next flagship phone from the company could have a similar design.
Shortly after Realme unveiled the 'GT 2 Pro' name for its next smartphone, which will apparently be the brand's "first and most premium flagship phone" according to its CEO, a leaker provided some pictures of what the device could look like.
Popular leaker Onleaks provided these pictures to 91mobiles, and they show green and white versions of the GT 2 Pro – no word on the non-Pro version, but many Chinese manufacturers tend to make more of a song and dance about their top-end devices.
Hello #FutureSquad!Here comes your very first look at the #RealmeGT2Pro in two color options by the way of an official press render as well as some specs (display, processor and rear camera) and its starting price!On behalf of my Friends @91mobiles -> https://t.co/J7FRD6MtA4 pic.twitter.com/WubSMJHSbQNovember 29, 2021
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We've seen quite a few Android phones with horizontal camera bumps, but like the Pixel 6, the GT 2 Pro's lens-home sticks a fair way out from the back fo the device.
As well as providing these images, OnLeaks shared some specs for the phone: apparently it'll have a 6.8-inch WQHD+ screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 50MP main camera joined by a 50MP ultra-wide and 8MP telephoto snapper, a 32GB selfie camera, 12GB RAM, the next top-end Snapdragon chipset and 125W fast charging.
A rough price is provided at $799 (around £600, AU$1,120) – that's the cost the Galaxy S21 launched at, so the GT 2 Pro seems like a close rival for that mobile. It's worth pointing out that Realme doesn't see its devices in the US though, yet at least.
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One of the most distinguishing things about the first wave of Realme GT phones was their designs – above you can see a gallery showing the original, the GT Neo 2 and the GT Master Edition.
They've all got noteworthy appearances, with the stripes and bold colors of the first two and the ridged suitcase style of the third.
That's not the case with these Realme GT 2 Pro renders though – judging by the pictures, the handset looks a lot more generic and standard. It's a shame, because at TechRadar we're big fans of interesting-looking phones, and found the GT a refreshingly novel device.
Plus, it doesn't seem like we're getting a vegan leather Realme GT 2 Pro, despite how nice that felt in the hand for the GT.
Perhaps the 'standard' Realme GT 2 will have some more design elements in keeping with the original entry in the series, but we'll have to wait to find out.
