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Valve just announced that the Steam Deck is being delayed for two months.
The company announced the delay in a blog post on November 10, blaming the supply chain crunch for the delay in shipments, which are expected to now begin in February 2022.
"We’re sorry about this—we did our best to work around the global supply chain issues, but due to material shortages, components aren’t reaching our manufacturing facilities in time for us to meet our initial launch dates," Valve said.
"Based on our updated build estimates, Steam Deck will start shipping to customers February 2022. This will be the new start date of the reservation queue—all reservation holders keep their place in line but dates will shift back accordingly. Reservation date estimates will be updated shortly after this announcement."
The second round of the early Walmart Black Friday sale begins today, with a whole new batch of deals across 4K TVs, laptops, appliances, headphones, toys and electronics. Once again all of these offers are only available for a limited time – until November 14 – or until they sell out.
Remember, you can get access to all of the deals four hours early from 3pm ET if you sign up for a Walmart+ membership. Considering the most popular deals went in a matter of hours last week it's definitely worth considering as you don't want to miss out on some of the biggest discounts of Black Friday 2021 so far.
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With a Walmart+ membership, you get access to this latest round of the Black Friday sale four hours before everyone else. The first set from last week sold out in lightning-quick time so it's the best way to ensure you bag one of the bargains below.
Onto the deals, then. We think the very best deal is this HP 15.6-inch laptop for only $279 (was $399). This is a terrific price for an everyday laptop that includes an Intel i3 processor, 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. Usually, you'd need to pay over $300 to get all three. In fact, the last time we saw this laptop reduced it was down to $329, so this extra $50 discount is an all-time low. Altogether, this spec will ensure speedy performance – whether you're browsing, streaming or working – and is one of the best Black Friday laptop deals we've seen yet.
Moving on, the next highlight is this 60-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV for $548. Sure, you might find a few budget TVs of this size for less in future Black Friday TV deals but it's the cheapest this TV has ever been. Samsung is a well-trusted manufacturer, too, with TVs that sport useful features such as a Crystal Processor to automatically upscale content to a crisp 4K resolution and an Auto-Game mode to ensure a smooth and low latency gaming experience.
Do take a look at many of the other standout deals below and stick with us as we bring you all the Walmart Black Friday deals as they go live over the next few weeks.
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HP 15.6-inch (i3) laptop:$399$279 at Walmart
Save $120 – An excellent price for an all-purpose laptop that's also $50 less than the previous record low. The i3 processor, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD are exactly what you need for a well-performing machine for work or general use and are rarely all included for under $300.
HP 15.6-inch (i5) laptop:$379 at Walmart For those who want a performance boost and have a little extra cash to splash you can upgrade to a version of the above HP laptop with an Intel i5 processor for $379. For those doing more demanding work or frequent multitasking, the value for money is undeniable as this is at least $50 less than laptops of similar specs.
Samsung 60-inch 4K Smart TV:$599$548 at Walmart
Save $50 – This is a solid saving on an excellent mid-range 4K TV from Samsung. At around $50 less than the previous all-time low price, it's a rare opportunity to snap up a great TV deal. This set includes a speedy Tizen processor and an Auto Game Mode to give you the smoothest gaming experience.
Samsung 55-inch 4K Smart TV:$499$479 at Walmart
Save $20 – Identical the Samsung TV above but with a smaller screen – and a considerably smaller saving. Still, if the other TV might be too large for your room or you want to save the extra cash this is a suitable alternative with access to all the same features.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A7:$219$139 at Walmart
Save $80 – Another product at a record low price in Walmart's early Black Friday sale. The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 is an entry-level tablet with a 10.4-inch screen and 32GB of storage. For a bit of light browsing and media streaming it's a solid budget option.
Apple AirPods (Gen 2):$119$89 at Walmart
Save $30 – Here's the best price ever for the last generation Apple AirPods. You get up to 5 hours of listening time, though the included Charging Case provides enough battery life to last a whole day. At this price, they cost $90 less than the Gen 3 AirPods and $100 less than the AirPods Pro, so they're a strong choice if you're after some quality budget earbuds.
GoPro Hero8 Black Bundle:$249 at Walmart
There's a whole lot of action camera tech in this GoPro Hero8 Black Bundle from the early Walmart Black Friday sale. In addition to the GoPro Hero8 Camera, you also get a dual charger and two additional batteries. The camera by itself is usually priced at $350 so this is definitely one to snap up before your next excursion.
LG 4.1 wireless soundbar and speakers: $179$129 at Walmart Save $50 - You can get a truly cinematic experience when you pair up your premium 4K TV with this great soundbar bundle. There's $50 off this 4.1 LG SLM3R soundbar which features a powerful subwoofer and two wireless rear speakers so you can cut those cables to keep your screening room nice and tidy.
Lego Star Wars AT-ST Raider:$59.89$30 at Walmart
Save $30 – This Mandolorian-themed Lego set is now half price at Walmart. It comes with four minifigures and an AT-ST walker which fires little plastic missiles.
Shark EZ robot vacuum: $499$288 at Walmart Save $211 - Put your feet up and let this Shark RZ robot vacuum do all the work for you. It's pricey but there's a substantial $200 discount on this model from one of the best brands out there. It features full Google Assistant support, a handy base station that enables it to empty itself and promises great results on both soft and hard surfaces.
onn 10.1-inch tablet:$109$79 at Walmart
Save $30 – Right at the very basic and budget end of the scale is this 10.1-inch Onn tablet. What it may lack in overall performance it more than makes up for in terms of cost. As an inexpensive device for a youngster to watch YouTube or play the odd game on this will do the job.
Arlo Essential Spotlight security camera 3-pack:$349$199 at Walmart
Save $150 - This handy Arlo Essential security camera 3-pack is almost half price thanks to Walmart's early Black Friday deals. With a hefty 6-months of battery life, integrated spotlight, and 1080p video capture during day or night, the Arlo is one of the better smart home security choices to cover every inch of your home.
Canon Pixma MG2522 printer: $40$29 at Walmart Save $11 - Looking for a basic home printer in the Walmart Black Friday deals? The super cheap and cheerful Canon MG2522 can print, copy, and scan all your important documents at home. It's also small enough to not take up too much space on the desk. Holding up to 60 sheets of plain paper, this It's a pretty simple machine, but the price is great.
The Tor Project has announced that the latest version of Tor Browser is now available from both the Tor Browser download page as well as its distribution directory.
Not only is this the first stable release based on Firefox ESR 91 but it also includes an important update to Tor 0.4.6.8.
Earlier this this year, Mozilla completely redesigned its browser from the ground up, streamlined its menus and added an all-new tab design to Firefox. Now by basing the latest version of its anonymous browser on Firefox ESR 91, the Tor Project is bringing this new design to Tor Browser for the first time.
Each piece of custom UI in Tor Browser 11 has been modernized to match Firefox's new look and feel and this includes everything from color, typography and buttons to redrawing each of its icons to match the new thinner icon style. At the same time, the connection screen, circuit display, security levels and onion site errors have all received a touch up as well.
Deprecation of V2 onion services
The Tor Project announced last year that V2 onion services would be deprecated at the end of 2021 and since the release of Tor Browser 10.5, it has been warning users who visit V2 online sites of their upcoming retirement.
Now that day has finally come and since updating to Tor 0.4.5.8, V2 onion services are no longer reachable in Tor Browser with users receiving an “Invalid Online Site Address” error instead.
If you receive an error when attempting to visit a previously working V2 address, there is nothing wrong with your browser and the issue actually lies with the site itself. In order to access the site, you can try reaching out to its administrator and asking them to upgrade to a V3 onion service.
Tor Browser users can also easily see whether or not they have any old V2 addresses saved in their bookmarks as the more secure V3 addresses are 56 characters long compared to the 16 character length used by V2 addresses.
Ahead of Battlefield 2042’s release later this month, EA DICE has shed some light on its post-launch plans for the game.
In a recent blog post on the official Battlefield site, EA says that Battlefield 2042’s launch is “only the beginning”, adding that it’s “taking a new approach to live service” with “a commitment to new content” as well as “a goal of enhancing the Battlefield experience through seasons that will continue to evolve the world” of the game.
The post confirms that Battlefield 2042’s first season won’t begin until 2022. An exact date isn’t given but when it does start, players can apparently expect “a new Specialist, Battle Pass and Portal content, and maybe even some new sights to see as the story of Battlefield 2042 continues to unfold”.
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The post isn’t forthcoming on anything more specific than that in relation to season one but it does say that there will be more details released “early next year”. In the meantime, when the game launches this month, players will be able to take part in a pre-season. This will involve weekly missions and rewards, as well as limited time modes and “experiences in Battlefield Portal.”
While Battlefield 2042’s first season doesn’t begin until 2022, EA has the game’s first year of live service content planned. Across that year, there will be four seasons in all, “with four Battle Passes, four new Specialists, and new locations along with more fresh content.” EA also promises continued updates for Battlefield Portal which it says will “give players more ways to build and share new Battlefield experiences with the world.”
Analysis: When can you start playing Battlefield 2042?
So, now that you know when you’ll start playing Battlefield 2042’s first season it might be a good idea to find out when you can actually start playing the game full stop. Well, it's now possible to pre-load Battlefield 2042 on all platforms but there are a couple of different dates for when you'll actually be able to start playing it.
The official launch date for the standard edition of the game on all platforms—that’s PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One and PC—is November 19 2021. However, EA Play Pro subscribers and those that have pre-ordered the Gold or Ultimate Editions of the game will be able to get early access from November 12. These editions also come with a Year 1 Pass which gives access to those four seasons of live service content we’ve mentioned above.
For those who aren’t sure whether they want to commit to a pre-order but aren’t against trying Battlefield 2042 ahead of its release date, there will also be a 10 hour free trial available to Xbox Game Pass and standard EA Play subscribers starting on November 12. Once your ten hours of playtime are up you’ll need to buy the game to keep playing and if it’s not yet November 19, you’ll need to pay for the Gold or Ultimate Editions if you want to keep enjoying that early access.
Black Friday Apple Watch deals are some of the most coveted bargains during the official Black Friday sale, and thanks to early offers from Amazon and Walmart, you can shop fantastic deals right now.
We've scoured through today's sales to bring you the best Black Friday Apple Watch deals below, including discounts on the Apple Watch 3, the SE, the Series 6, and a rare price cut on the all-new Apple Watch 7.
You'll have to act fast though you if want to snag an early Black Friday Apple Watch deal - several models and colors are currently out of stock, so if you see a price you like, we recommend adding to your cart now before it's too late.
Apple Watch 7 (41mm, GPS):$399.99$389.99 at Amazon
Save $10 - Black Friday deals are hitting the all-new Apple Watch 7, which is on sale for $389.99. That's only the second time the smartwatch has been discounted and the lowest price we've ever seen. This deal from Amazon applies to the Clover sport band, and as of right now, the 41mm smartwatch is in stock and ready to ship.
Apple Watch Series 6 (40mm, GPS):$399$349 at Amazon
Save $50 - Last year's most popular Black Friday Apple Watch was on the Series 6, and Amazon currently has the smartwatch in stock and on sale for $349. That's the best deal you can find right now and just $25 more than the record-low price. The Apple Watch 6 features a new S6 processor, blood oxygen monitoring, an ECG app, and elevation tracking. Today's deal applies to the Red model, which is the only color currently in stock.
Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS):$279.99$269.99 at Walmart
Save $10 - Walmart has the lowest price right now on the new Apple Watch SE - a great choice if you find the Series 6 and 7 a little too expensive for your tastes. If stocks hold up, this one could go a little lower. So far, however, this is the best Black Friday Apple Watch deal on this model. Note, this sale is on the Abyss Blue color only currently.
Apple Watch Series 3, 38mm:$229$169 at Walmart
Save $60 - The cheapest Black Friday Apple Watch deal is the best-selling Series 3, which is on sale for just $169 at Walmart. That's the lowest price we've seen for the smartwatch that includes GPS technology and heart rate monitoring. The Apple Watch 3 is currently sold out at most retailers, so we'd snag today's deal while you can.
