Set yourself up for road trip success with the Amazon Fire HD 8 Alexa Tablet. With up to 10 hours of battery life, this Amazon tablet will keep your kids engaged for the whole drive. Whether you’re heading out of state for Christmas or abroad to ring in the New year, this Fire tablet ensures travel is easy. And with a two-megapixel camera in the front and rear, the Fire HD 8 tablet lets you take pictures, too. You’ll be..
Receiving packages can be a daily activity. And with the Grovemade Task Knife Desk Cutting Tool, you’ll make opening them much easier. Use this stainless steel knife—available in black or natural—for opening boxes, letters, and more. Or choose the brass knife for a striking accessory that accomplishes the same task. Avoid the frustration of searching for scissors and the feeling of your nails against the cardboard with this utility knife. Additionally, this box opener weighs 2.7 ounces for a solid,..
With a little help from the Barsys Drink-Measuring Coaster, you’ll host your best cocktail parties yet. This smart coaster measures each ingredient as you pour it in the glass. Whether you’re making an Old Fashioned or a Martini, this coaster scale makes it precise. Not only is it convenient to have a measuring coaster, but it’s also helpful to avoid extra dishes. You don’t need to use measuring cups or dirty several shot glasses when working with different types of..
With the hardgraft Precious One Apple Card Case, you’ll rest assured knowing it will protect your Apple Card. While that important card can’t touch leather or other cards, this hardgraft case solves that problem. With a leather exterior, the Precious One case has a microfiber interior lining. And this soft Alcantara microfiber will give your high-maintenance card a comfortable place to rest. Available in Coal or Classic, this credit card case opens from the middle. So it’s easy for you..
With the Tile Mate Versatile Finder, you never have to think about where your keys are again. With a 200-foot range, this little finding device helps you keep track of just about anything. Attach this Bluetooth finder to your purse or wallet, your child’s favorite toy, or your pet’s collar. It’s water-resistant, so you don’t have to worry about the Tile Mate coming into contact with moisture. It also has a one-year battery life, so it lasts a while before..
Make sure your next backyard barbecue is a success with one of the Weber SmokeFire Series Smart Pellet Grills. Fill the smart grill’s hopper with wood pellets, and it has a self-feeding mechanism that helps it preheat quickly. Once loaded, the pellets in these Weber Smokefire grills fall directly into the fire, which distributes even eat through the Weber Flavorizer bars. While the unique heating mechanism is a great feature, the wood pellet grill also has smart features. Additionally, its..
Enjoy listening to music in your workspace with the Sennheiser RS 175 Wireless Headphone System. These wireless headphones offer multiple listening modes for whatever you’re experiencing. These include bass boost as well as two virtual surround sound modes. With the bass boost, you’ll notice increased bass response. Additionally, the surround sound modes ensure you experience lifelike sound that seems to fill the whole room you’re in. Along with over-ear headphones, this setup includes a headphone stand as well. That way,..
The Kodiak Leather Messenger 3-Compartment Shoulder Bag is built to carry all your necessities. With a specific padded spot for your laptop and another spot for your book, this messenger bag encourages digital and analog fun. Whether you’re taking it to work at a coffee shop or to read in the library, it’ll hold what you need. Handmade from vegetable-tanned buffalo leather, this bag has an adjustable shoulder strap. So whether you like it to hang low or high, you’ll..
The NOHrD Eau-Me Board Shifting Water Balance Board is different than other balance boards. This exercise product has water in the base that moves in unpredictable ways. Because of this, your body is forced to spontaneously respond in order to stay upright. Thus, by using this exercise balance board, you’ll build muscle strength throughout your body. If you’ve already mastered traditional balance boards, this core strengthening balance board is the next level. Integrating water makes balancing even more of a..
There are everyday watches and then there’s the Curren Casual Chronograph Sports Watch. Standing out on any wrist for all the right reasons, this watch looks the part whether you’re running errands or off to a black-tie event. Designed to be durable yet practical, the watch face has everything you could need on the dial. In addition to the hours, minutes, and seconds hands, the Curren Casual Sports Watch includes a smaller 24-hour dial as well as a stopwatch. Available..
Stay hydrated all day long with the Soma 25-Ounce Glass Water Bottle. With a convenient silicone carry handle, this glass bottle also has a bamboo lid. The only materials that will touch your water inside are the glass and bamboo, so this is a healthy water bottle. You don’t have to worry about it being BPA free—it is, of course—because it’s not made of plastic. And the bamboo water bottle lid provides a clean, natural look. Additionally, you can choose..
You’re not gaming at your best if you don’t have the Razer Viper Ultimate Hyperspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse. This super-fast computer mouse has new wireless sensor technology, allowing it to perform faster. The Focus+ optical sensor equips the mouse with reliable and accurate tracking abilities. Even with this new tech, the Razer Viper Ultimate weighs only 74 grams. So you’ll hardly feel it in your hand as you move it about your desktop. Additionally, this wireless gamer mouse has up..
Your morning coffee won’t go cold anymore thanks to the Ember Mug 2 Temperature-Controlled Cup. In fact, this mug will maintain your ideal drink temperature for up to 90 minutes. That means this temperature control mug allows you to savor your coffee, tea, or other beverage for much longer than usual. Especially in winter, drinks cool down much too rapidly. With the Ember Mug 2, you set your preferred temperature through the connected app. This smart coffee mug then keeps..
Always keep track of your AirPods with the KILLSPENCER Leather AirPods Keychain. This leather keychain wraps around your headphone case so you can attach it to anything you want. That way, you won’t have to deal with misplacing your compact little earbuds anymore. Plus, this is a classy AirPods holder that’s made of full-grain leather, which hasn’t gone through any corrective processes. Because of this, each keychain is unique from the start, promising to patina in its own way. You..
If you’ve seen what’s happened in Northern California, you know you don’t want to be caught without power. With the Rockpals Rechargeable Portable Power Station, you can be sure you’ll always have a backup. This 300-watt power station has three USB ports so you can charge up whatever you need to. One of the USB ports is even suitable for fast charging, so you won’t sit by this power bank waiting for your phone to charge for hours. This generator..
No matter where you’re off to, the new Knack Bags All-Purpose Backpacks will hold your belongings. Plus, these aren’t just professional backpacks—they’re also designed with a hidden expandable packing section for travel. This series of everyday backpacks come in small, medium, and large sizes depending on what you need. And the sizes aren’t arbitrary, as Knack Bags notes how much each travel bag can hold. The small size carries a couple of outfits and a 13-inch laptop, while the medium..
DJI is joining in with the Black Friday fun, and is discounting a handful its best products. If you've been holding out for drone, or one of the awesome little Osmo cameras, you're in luck.
The deals include the Osmo Action (the company's GoPro competitor), Osmo Pocket (handheld tiny gimbal) and the epic Mavic 2 Pro (probably the best drone it's ever made for consumers).
Starting with the drone, if you head over to Amazon now, you can get the Hasselblad camera-equipped Mavic 2 Pro for £1,199. That's a 10 per cent discount on the usual £1,331 price point.
This particular drone is for sure our favourite Mavic so far, offering the best camera it's ever put on a drone with a 1-inch 20-megapixel sensor, but also epic battery life and omnidirectional obstacle avoidance.
It's the most fully equipped drone in the Mavic series to date, which shoots really good photos and video.
As for the Osmo Pocket, that's DJI's epic little pocket-sized handheld gimbal with a built in camera. It was launched around a year ago and is a heck of a lot of fun to use.
Again on Amazon, you can pick this little 4K shooter up for £279.00, saving you £50.00 on the full retail price. See that offer here.
As discounts go, however, it's the Osmo Action that's seen its price drop the furthest.
This is DJI's answer to GoPro, offering really good video and still images, amazing stabilisation and a rugged build for just £229.00 currently. That's a saving of £100.00 on the full retail price. You can find that deal here.
For discounts on more traditional cameras from the likes of Nikon and Canon, you can check out our dedicated deals page.
Help your child learn while enjoying technology with the Miko 2 Advanced AI Kids Robot. More than just for fun, this clever AI robot educates, engages, and entertains kids. Miko 2 provides playful conversational learning. Unlike other robots, Miko 2 works with the conversational skills of children, creating a truly customized experience for your child. Miko 2 can hear, see, speak, learn, and teach as well as sing. In addition, the robot implements facial and voice recognition to better engage,..
Every year Black Friday delivers some cracking deals if you're looking for a new camera.
There's a bunch of Sony cameras this year at bargain rates, with the company's particularly popular RX100 MkVI available for £739. That's a quarter off the original £1,150 asking price.
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The thing that's so compelling about the RX100 series is how small this camera is - quite remarkable, really, when considering the size of the 1-inch sensor tucked away inside.
The sixth-gen model was the first to bring a longer lens, at 24-200mm, while continuing with other staple features such as the super-fast autofocus and pop-up viewfinder (that's usually hidden within the body).
It's taken a long time for other manufacturers to catch up - even Canon has only just introduced a similar camera with finder in the G5 X II - which is another reason why Sony has been so far ahead.
This deal is likely to only be available until 2 December, or until it sells out, so don't delay if you want to save some cash on this great pocketable camera.
• Interested? See the RX100 Mk6 deal on Amazon
Sony cameras traditionally get a discount for Black Friday, and for 2019 it's no different. This year the top bargain is for the Alpha A7 Mark II with 28-70mm lens included. It's priced £899, which is a full £750 off the original £1,649 asking price.
The A7 is Sony's line of mirrorless full-frame cameras, meaning small size build, but with maximum sensor size. That larger sensor is what enables this camera to deliver pro-spec shots, enhance blurrer background, and cut through low-light in an expert manner.
• Interested? See the Sony Alpha Mark 2 deal on Amazon UK
It's also a camera renowned among the videographer community, able to capture 4K footage in high quality formats. Many would use this as a portable shooter - just pack some extra batteries to ensure it lasts out.
The £899 deal is a steal given the included lens. The offer is also available in the US, with a $998 asking price (which is about the same, converted).
If this Sony isn't for you then check out out Best Black Friday Cameras Deals piece, where there's a full selection of compact, mirrorless and DSLR options up for sale - there's sure to be something for everyone.
Smart home security camera manufacturer Ring, now one of Amazon's most prominent subsidiaries, has had an interesting year as far as questions over facial recognition software are concerned.
The company has maintained that it does not use facial recognition software in its cameras at present, but speculation has persisted that it likely intends to implement such technology at some point.
Jeff Bezos himself said a few months ago that facial recognition was of interest: "Our public policy team is working on facial recognition regulations, and it makes a lot of sense to regulate that," Bezos said at Amazon's Fall hardware event. "It's a perfect example of something that has positive uses, so you don't want to put the brakes on it. At the same time, there's potential for abuse so you do want regulation."
Now, The Intercept has seen internal documents that apparently show plans to allow the creation of "watch lists" within neighbourhoods, allowing neighbours to keep track of people they deem suspicious in their area using their shared network of cameras.
This would apparently allow a system where neighbours could automatically be alerted if someone on that watch lists entered one of the camera's view. This sounds an awful lot like it would require facial recognition.
Ring responded to the article by repeating that “the features described are not in development or in use and Ring does not use facial recognition technology”.
It's a surprisingly tumultuous time for the camera-maker, after revelations this summer that it has been working closely with US law enforcement to promote the appeal of surveillance products, and to encourage users to share video content from their cameras with law enforcement when requested.
We're fundamentally big fans of the cameras that Ring makes - they're efficient, and offer some superb features for the private user. However, your use of a security camera will always be tied to how comfortable you are with its maker's security and privacy policies.
Be prepared for a glass on the go with the High Camp Firelight 750 Magnetic Flask. The insulated stainless steel flask comes with two tumblers, which fit securely on the top and bottom of the flask. In fact, they stay in place as a result of the magnetic locking system. These stainless steel six-ounce shooters ensure a durable and insulated kit. Able to hold an entire bottle of your favorite drink, the Firelight 750 Flask has a 750-milliliter capacity. And..
With the AmpliFi Alien Tri-Band Wi–Fi 6 Router added to your home, you can stop dealing with dead zones. That’s because this router not only increases your network’s capacity but also gives you more coverage. Additionally, this home internet router comes with a 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 radio and a 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 radio. Altogether, these two devices provide you with up to 7,685 Mbps capacity and 16 spatial streams. Furthermore, the AmpliFi Alien can mesh together with other..
The AUKEY HD-C49 360º Vehicle Phone Mount helps you stop messing with your phone while you’re driving. It’s not safe to be distracted by anything while you’re on the road. With this mount, your phone stays in the right position, helping you easily keep an eye on your GPS. In fact, this car phone mount has an arm that adjusts 90 degrees up and down. Along with that, this smartphone mount offers 360-degree rotation. Whether you want your phone vertical,..
Get ready to make your next trip abroad easier than your last with the Native Union Smart International Charger PD 18W. This universal charger has both a USB-A port and a USB-C port to charge virtually any device. Along with international adaptors, this wall charger lets you plug in and power up wherever you are. Plus, at about a quarter of a pound in weight and fewer than four inches long, this international wall charger packs up easily. Whether you’re..
Don’t get caught in the rain when you need to prepare a fire. Instead, keep the Pyro Putty Malleable Fire Starter in your back pocket. This camping fire starter is waterproof and helps you start a fire no matter the conditions. Even if it’s way below freezing or pouring rain, this waterproof fire starter ensures you get a hot meal. In fact, the Winter Blend works in temperatures as cold as -20 degrees Fahrenheit. It also works up to 70º..
