Guess who hasn't started their holiday shopping yet? Yours truly. But I know that, statistically speaking, I surely can't be alone. Luckily, I've been looking for Walmart deals on gear that the WIRED team has hand-tested and would recommend to a friend. Today, these friends are you and me. May the odds always be in our favor.
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Technology offerings
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This discount is close to what we saw on Black Friday. The Samsung S90D (9/10, WIRED recommends) is one of our favorite televisions out of the dozens and dozens that we tested. Colors are vibrant, but not too bright, and contrast and black levels are spot on. It's also equipped for gaming with a host of ports and support for Samsung's Game Hub.
This is another great deal that's a holdover from Black Friday sales. The Sony Bravia (9/10, WIRED recommends) East our favorite QLED TV. The mini LEDs give it a very bright backlight and also feature dimming technology to ensure that contrast and black levels remain optimal. We wish it had a few more ports, but overall you get stunning picture quality in almost any environment at a price that could rightly be higher.
This MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED recommends) is the cheapest MacBook you can buy, and the discount makes it even more accessible. It's a little older now, but it's still a great laptop for everyday tasks like working, browsing the web, or watching YouTube video essays. If you just need a computer that can get the job done without costing you an arm and a leg, this is a very good option.
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Looking for a superb Chromebook? That would be the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 (7/10, WIRED recommends). Chromebooks often look bulky or old-fashioned, but the CX34 is sleek and svelte, with an all-white design that belies its affordable price. It can handle multiple tabs and open apps, and the webcam looks great too. We wish the keyboard was backlit, but it's still a great affordable option that could make a great gift for the main duty in your household.
Everyone should have a soundbar. The Bose smart soundbar (8/10, WIRED recommends) is beautiful and compact, and despite its small footprint, it delivers exceptional, expansive sound that will immerse you in whatever you're watching. Since it doesn't have a subwoofer, you won't get room-shaking bass, but it will still sound much better than your TV's tiny built-ins. Learn more and get additional recommendations in our Soundbar Buying Guide.
The new Beats pill (8/10, WIRED recommends) has the punchy bass characteristic of Beats audio equipment. And it packs all that sound into a small, portable, capsule-shaped package with 24 hours of battery life and one-touch pairing for Apple and Android devices. It's dust and water resistant and can even charge your phone via its USB-C output. If you are looking for a portable party, this Bluetooth speaker Definitely worth the trip, especially at this price.
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The Fitbit Charge 6 is our favorite fitness trackerand it's a great deal if you or a loved one have any health-related New Year's resolutions coming up. The tracker can help you keep tabs on your steps, heart rate, skin temperature, and sleep, to name just a few key categories. Some features are secured with a $10/month Fitbit Premium subscription, but we still think this offers a great suite of features for a very reasonable price. Find more recommendations in our Fitbit Buying Guide.
We've seen better discounts, but if you're in the market you can save a decent amount on the best gaming headset. The sound quality and fit are excellent. It has very low latency, which is important when trying to determine where you land on the network. Fortnite map and crystal clear audio quality when you try to tell your teammates to heal you. And all this wirelessly. Learn more about this in our Gaming Headset Buying Guide.
This deal beats the Black Friday discount by $10. It used to be hard to find cheap headphones at great prices, but that's exactly what you get here. Resident audio expert Parker Hall keeps a pair in his gym bag as a backup in case he forgets his regular cans. He says it looks absolutely right and the price is the icing on the cake. A few different, fun colors are on sale. If your child keeps losing their headphones or you just want a reliable backup pair, it's hard to go wrong with this deal.
Home and Beauty Offers
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This discount exceeds what we saw on Black Friday by a staggering $130. The Dyson V12 detector (8/10, WIRED recommends) East our favorite cordless Dyson vacuum for small spaces. It has a small canister, making it better suited to tasks like cleaning the kitchen or living room rather than the entire house (unless you're in a studio or bedroom, in which case it might be able to manage the whole case). It's compact and easy to store, and it has a few different accessories as well as a bright green laser to help you spot missed dust bunnies.
If you want a more powerful vacuum than the V12, you can check out the Dyson 15 Detect, which is the best Dyson vacuum cleaner overall. It's lightweight and easy to maneuver, and it also features an eye-catching neon green laser that highlights missed dirt and dust. The vacuum intelligently adjusts suction levels as you clean, and it can run for up to an hour before needing to be recharged. It's expensive, but it's high quality and might be the best choice for allergy sufferers.
The Laneige Overnight Lip Mask is a godsend for my chapped lips during the harsh Midwest winters. The balm-like texture is thick and sticky at first, but it quickly melts and sinks into those painful grooves and cracks, leaving behind soft, soothed skin. My jar has lasted for years because a little goes a long way. It also makes a great cuticle cream in a pinch. We haven't seen it sell for less.
This little gadget is our favorite blow dry brush. This is a revamped version of the original, faster and smaller than the old model. It's easy to use and gets your hair styled quickly, leaving behind volume and movement that will make your blowouts look fresh-from-the-salon. The brush is also removable if you don't need all that airflow but still want to tame your hair.
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