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Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Massive Best Buy weekend sale is live from $19 — 25 deals I'd buy on OLED TVs, Switch games, appliances and more
We're just off the back of Memorial Day sales, so you might think that all the best savings are past. But you're in luck, as Best Buy's top deals section is packed with awesome finds this weekend. For example, right now you can get the LG 65-inch C5 4K OLED TV on sale for $2,499 at Best Buy ($200 off.) This is our current choice for the best OLED TV on the market. Its gorgeous picture quality and excellent gaming features helped it earn the top spot. Or, if you're headed for a cookout, you can currently shop grills and accessories from $6 at Best Buy. The sale includes some of our favorite brands like Traeger, Weber and Pit Boss. We've been celebrating grilling all week here at Tom's Guide, so this definitely feels appropriate. Keep scrolling to see all my favorite Best Buy deals this weekend. Plus, check out our Best Buy promo codes page, and see the deals I'd buy from $12 in Home Depot's latest sale. Switch games: deals from $19 @ Best BuyFrom Luigi's Mansion 3 to EA FC24, Best Buy is taking from $10 to $20 off a small selection of games. (Most games are $20 off). The sale also includes Zelda, Assassin's Creed and more. Appliance sale: deals from $59 @ Best BuyBest Buy is taking up to 40% off select small and large appliances. After discount, prices start as low as $59. The sale includes brands such as Ninja, Instant Pot, Samsung, LG and more. TV sale: deals from $74 @ Best BuyBest Buy has smart TVs on sale for as low as $74. Keep in mind, the cheap TVs tend to be smaller, 1080p models (which are more suitable for a children's room or guest room). However, the sale also includes larger sets. These are among the cheapest TVs we've seen from Best Buy. By comparison, Amazon is offering a similar sale with prices from $ check: from $89 @ Amazon | from $88 @ Walmart Grills and accessories sale: deals from $6 @ Best BuyBest Buy is currently offering deals on grills and outdoor cooking accessories starting from $6. The sale includes big brands like Traeger, Weber and Pit Boss as well as others. This is one of the only cameras we awarded 5 stars to. In our Insta360 X4 review, we said the X4 is one of the most powerful 360 cameras ever made, shooting full 360 degree content in 8K (which ends up at 2.7K when reframed to 16:9 for viewing on a screen.) If you want to shoot awesome and surreal 360 or invisible selfie stick footage, this is the camera to buy. Part of Pit Boss' Sportsman Series, this pellet grill is packed with features from more than 800 sq. inches of cooking space, a slide plate flame broiler, removable tray, built-in spice rack and a digital control over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Plus, the chimney-style exhaust will help you get rid of those nasty fumes and keep you focused on the cooking. Introduced in LG's 2025 TV lineup, the LG C5 OLED is here as the value pick of the year. Offering a slew of features, like a range of HDR certifications and gaming specs for the PS5 Pro crowd, the C5 proves a major improvement over its predecessor. We called it "nearly flawless" and gave it a 5-star rating in our LG C5 OLED TV review. Price check: $2,496 @ Amazon iPhone 16 series: up to $1,000 off w/ trade in @ Best BuyBest Buy offers up to $1,000 off the new iPhone 16 series with trade-in and qualified activation. You get a tougher front display, Camera Control button and an A18 chip for taking advantage of Apple Intelligence features. This 55-inch Insignia TV offers impressive image quality no matter what you're watching. Thanks to its built-in Fire TV features, you can also stream all your favorite shows and movies and control them with your voice thanks to full Alexa support. The Roku Plus Series is an outstanding value. In our Roku Plus Series 4K QLED TV review, we said it offers a great smart interface, HDR color, and excellent sound at an affordable price. It features a QLED screen along with full array local dimming. You also get Dolby Vision/HDR 10 Plus/HLG support, Apple HomeKit/Alexa/Google Assistant support, and four HDMI ports. Gamers take note that while it's reliable for casual play, you only get a 60Hz screen and no HDMI 2.1 support. Looking for an incredible OLED picture without the high price? The LG B4 is the perfect companion. It's not as bright as higher-end OLED TVs, but you still get to bask in the glory of OLED display technology. Perfect black levels and ultra-wide viewing angles will have everything from movies to sports looking fantastic. Dedicated gamers will appreciate the B4's array of sought-after features, which includes four HDMI 2.1 inputs, support for 4K gaming at 120Hz, VRR and FreeSync. Note: this sold for $549 on Memorial Day. Introduced in LG's 2025 TV lineup, the LG C5 OLED is here as the value pick of the year. Offering a slew of features, like a range of HDR certifications and gaming specs for the PS5 Pro crowd, the C5 proves a major improvement over its predecessor. We called it "nearly flawless" and gave it a 5-star rating in our LG C5 OLED TV review. Price check: $2,496 @ Amazon The Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV is a stellar 2024 TV. It corrals a 120Hz refresh rate on an OLED panel built for entertainment. As for HDR support, it comes equipped with Dolby Vision, HLG, and HDR10, and a 50W 2.1 speaker is quite the added touch. In our Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV review, we said it offers the perfect blacks OLED is known for, plus the wide off-center viewing angles that customers tend to appreciate about OLED technology. This Keurig pod coffee machine is super easy to use and features a fast one-minute brew time. Simply insert a pod to make either a 6, 8, 10 or 12 oz cup of Joe. Opt for a strong brew for an intense flavor. You can also remove the drip tray to accommodate a travel mug up to 7.4 inches tall, for coffee on the go. In our Keurig K-Select review, we said it's a solid gateway into the Keurig world. The Ninja Flip Toaster Oven & Air Fryer is now on sale. It has 8 functions in one convenient and versatile machine: air fry, roast, bake, toast and more. When you're not using it, you can flip it up and away, which will give you 50% more counter space check: $179 @ Amazon As one of Dyson's entry-level air purifiers, prices won't get much cheaper than this. The TP10 features 10 fan speeds, 0-350° oscillation, a night mode and an auto mode, which adjusts the power based on the conditions of the room. There's even the option to receive pollution details via the display and see the remaining filter life. There's no smart connectivity, but the remote is magnetized and can fit to the top of the appliance for easy storage. The Shark Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and features a 'precision matrix grid' that allows it to go over dirt and debris on floors to ensure a spotless clean. Its Sonic Mopping scrubs hard floors 100x per minute. It comes with a handy, self-emptying check: $399 @ Amazon Our JBL Clip 5 review said this is a great Bluetooth speaker that's truly portable, thanks to a clip that lets you hook it onto an array of things, and that boasts excellent sound quality. Its IP67 dustproof and waterproof rating means it's perfect for long walks, hikes and pool parties. Plus, its battery lasts for up to 12 hours with normal use, or can extend up to 15 hours with Playtime Boost mode enabled. Beats' iconic rounded, oblong speaker has a new low price. This is a solid little Bluetooth speaker, and in our Beats Pill hands-on review, we enjoyed its top-tier sound and excellent battery life. Samsung's new Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are a pair of AI-powered buds that are perfect for Samsung phone users. Our Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro review praised their stylish design, useful AI features and powerful active noise canceling capabilities. You also get 7 hours of battery life, or up to 30 hours when using the charging case. The XM5s are a pair of premium Sony noise-canceling headphones. Don't let the recent release of the XM6s trouble you; these are still a great buy. The large, over-ear cushions are incredibly comfortable and the active noise cancelation is excellent. Plus, despite active noise canceling being a drain on battery life, these amazing headphones still give you up to 30 hours with ANC enabled. You can push that up to 40 hours of battery life with ANC turned off. If you just need something dirt cheap for basic productivity by day and doomscrolling YouTube by night, the IdeaPad 14 will do the job at a super low price. The Intel Celeron processor is more than enough for your basic typing and spreadsheet work, and multitasking is handled by 4GB of RAM. Plus, for the binge watching, the 14-inch FHD display is pretty decent. Dell's Inspiron range is a cornerstone of its laptop output, offering good performance and battery life at a decent price. This Core i7-based model is a mid-range option, but with this discount, you're getting a great student laptop with a big, 15-inch display, 16GB of RAM, 1TB of storage, and plenty of ports. For $999, you can pick up this solid all-round gaming laptop from Gigabyte. Not only does Nvidia's RTX 4060 graphics card ensure this system supports ray tracing (a feature that's increasingly important with modern PC games), the presence of an Intel Core i7 13620H CPU with 32GB of DDR5 RAM should ensure the G6 will run many titles at a smooth 60 frames per second or above at the laptop's native screen resolution of 1920 x 1200. The M3 Pro MacBook Pro features a blisteringly fast M3 Pro chip, which has an 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU to help it monster even the most demanding tasks. This model also features 18GB of RAM, as well as a beautiful 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display.
Tom's Guide
7 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Best Buy's Memorial Day sale ends soon — here's 35 tech deals I'd shop now from $19
Memorial Day is finally here — and if you're interested in stocking up on the latest tech, you'll want to act fast. Best Buy's Memorial Day sale ends tonight, but there's still time to take advantage of epic deals on TVs, appliances, audio, wearables and much more. Right now, you can get one of the best OLED TVs, the LG 48-inch B4 4K OLED TV on sale for $549 at Best Buy ($150 off). If you're getting ready to do some grilling this summer, we recommend the Pit Boss 850 Pellet Grill for just $549. You can also snag the popular Bose QuietComfort Headphones for $120 off their usual price. If you're looking for rare tech bargains, now is the perfect time to make those purchases you've been considering! Keep scrolling to see all my favorite Best Buy deals. Plus, check out our Memorial Day sale live blog and our Best Buy promo codes coverage. Switch games: deals from $19 @ Best BuyFrom Luigi's Mansion 3 to EA FC24, Best Buy is taking from $10 to $20 off a small selection of games. (Most games are $20 off). The sale also includes Zelda, Assassin's Creed and more. Appliance sale: deals from $24 @ Best BuyBest Buy is taking up to 40% off select small and large appliances. After discount, prices start as low as $24. The sale includes brands such as Ninja, Instant Pot, Samsung, LG and more. TV sale: deals from $69 @ Best BuyBest Buy has smart TVs on sale for as low as $69. Keep in mind, the cheap TVs tend to be smaller, 1080p models (which are more suitable for a children's room or guest room). However, the sale also includes larger sets. These are among the cheapest TVs we've seen from Best Buy. By comparison, Amazon is offering a similar sale with prices from $ check: from $87 @ Amazon | from $88 @ Walmart Apple's precise item trackers leverage the Find My network using ultra-wideband technology for incredibly accurate location tracking. Each coin-sized tracker offers a replaceable battery lasting over a year, water resistance, and seamless integration with iPhones. The precision finding feature guides you directly to lost items. This is one of the only cameras we awarded 5 stars to. In our Insta360 X4 review, we said the X4 is one of the most powerful 360 cameras ever made, shooting full 360 degree content in 8K (which ends up at 2.7K when reframed to 16:9 for viewing on a screen.) If you want to shoot awesome and surreal 360 or invisible selfie stick footage, this is the camera to buy. Apple's AirPods Max are a stunning looking and sounding pair of headphones. They're comfortable for long periods of time, and feature some very good ANC. We particularly like their Spatial Audio performance and intuitive controls scheme in our review — although we did have to take points away for the bad carrying case that comes in the box. Part of Pit Boss' Sportsman Series, this pellet grill is packed with features from more than 800 sq. inches of cooking space, a slide plate flame broiler, removable tray, built-in spice rack and a digital control over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Plus, the chimney-style exhaust will help you get rid of those nasty fumes and keep you focused on the cooking. At 5.1mm thick, this is one of the thinnest iPads Apple has ever made. It packs Apple's new M4 processor, a 13-inch Ultra Retina XDR display, and 12MP check: $1,099 @ Amazon Introduced in LG's 2025 TV lineup, the LG C5 OLED is here as the value pick of the year. Offering a slew of features, like a range of HDR certifications and gaming specs for the PS5 Pro crowd, the C5 proves a major improvement over its predecessor. We called it "nearly flawless" and gave it a 5-star rating in our LG C5 OLED TV review. Price check: $1,796 @ Amazon iPhone 16 series: up to $1,000 off w/ trade in @ Best BuyBest Buy offers up to $1,000 off the new iPhone 16 series with trade-in and qualified activation. You get a tougher front display, Camera Control button and an A18 chip for taking advantage of Apple Intelligence features. Pioneer's budget TV offers a stunning picture for an amazing price. It comes with Dolby Vision/HDR 10/HLG support, a 60Hz refresh rate, three HDMI inputs, and Xumo TV OS. The 55-inch 4K display offers superior brightness and high color contrast that make this a perfect living room TV. The Roku Plus Series is an outstanding value. In our Roku Plus Series 4K QLED TV review, we said it offers a great smart interface, HDR color, and excellent sound at an affordable price. It features a QLED screen along with full array local dimming. You also get Dolby Vision/HDR 10 Plus/HLG support, Apple HomeKit/Alexa/Google Assistant support, and four HDMI ports. Gamers take note that while it's reliable for casual play, you only get a 60Hz screen and no HDMI 2.1 support. Looking for an incredible OLED picture without the high price? The LG B4 is the perfect companion. It's not as bright as higher-end OLED TVs, but you still get to bask in the glory of OLED display technology. Perfect black levels and ultra-wide viewing angles will have everything from movies to sports looking fantastic. Dedicated gamers will appreciate the B4's array of sought-after features, which includes four HDMI 2.1 inputs, support for 4K gaming at 120Hz, VRR and FreeSync. You couldn't ask for a better discount on one of the hottest displays. In our Samsung S85D OLED TV review, we said the Editor's Choice TV is a serious value offering a 120Hz refresh rate on a WOLED panel. An ATSC 3.0 tuner also means you get access to NextGenTV and 4K broadcasts, plus Tizen OS is also home to a slew of game streaming apps, making the S85D a true all-arounder when it comes to features. And if its onboard access to content isn't enough, a total of four HDMI 2.1 ports is also ideal for your range of connected devices. The S90D is one of Samsung's 2024 OLED TVs. The OLED TV features Samsung's new NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, HDR10+/HLG support, 120Hz refresh rate, four HDMI 2.1 ports and built-in Alexa. It also offers 4K AI Upscaling to ensure all programs are crisp and sharp. On the audio front, you get Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound Lite for 3D surround sound. Our Samsung S90D review said "it offers the best bang for your buck." Samsung's The Frame offers you chance to experience TVs unlike ever before. With its anti-reflective coating that gives it this art deco look to its Pantone validation, you can expect to forget The Frame is even a TV when it's set in art mode. But don't think you won't get ample performance in cinematic experiences, as well, with its beloved Tizen OS, which has access to every streaming service and even some cloud gaming subscriptions as well. In our LG G4 OLED review, we said this TV delivers a superb picture and smart interface along with four handy HDMI 2.1 ports. Gamers will enjoy class-leading gaming features, including four HDMI 2.1 inputs that support 4K gaming at 120Hz or 144Hz, VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync compatibility, and LG's Game Optimizer mode. Simply put, it's one of the best TVs ever check: $1,996 @ Amazon If you're after a compact, digital air fryer at a low price, this is great deal. With its 8-quart capacity, it comes with a divided basket so you can cook two types of foods at one time. It may be small but features 8 built-in cooking functions, including pizza, roast and dehydrate. This deal is certainly great value for money, and won't last long. Don't have wired power to your door, but still want head-to-toe video and package detection? Then this is the Ring doorbell you want. In our Ring Battery Doorbell Plus review — our favorite Ring Video Doorbell overall — we found it delivered excellent video, was easy to install, and its battery lasted a good long time, too. The Ninja Mega Kitchen System comes with a 64-oz food processor bowl as well as a 72-oz blending jug and two 16-oz single serve cups, all of which fits onto the base. It has 1500 watts of power, meaning it can pulverize anything you throw at it. With three dedicated settings including dough, blend and crush and a pulse setting, the versatility is impressive. This is a great deal if you're looking for a robot mop to complement your robot vacuum. As our choice for the best robot mop, the iRobot Braava jet m6 provides detailed and comprehensive cleaning. Its mapping is accurate, and you can request that specific rooms be cleaned separately. It will even work in tandem with compatible models from the same brand. In our iRobot Braava jet m6 review, we said this is "the smartest robot mop and sweeper we've tested." As one of Dyson's entry-level air purifiers, prices won't get much cheaper than this. The TP10 features 10 fan speeds, 0-350° oscillation, a night mode and an auto mode, which adjusts the power based on the conditions of the room. There's even the option to receive pollution details via the display and see the remaining filter life. There's no smart connectivity, but the remote is magnetized and can fit to the top of the appliance for easy storage. The Shark Matrix Plus is a 2-in-1 robot vacuum and features a 'precision matrix grid' that allows it to go over dirt and debris on floors to ensure a spotless clean. Its Sonic Mopping scrubs hard floors 100x per minute. It comes with a handy, self-emptying check: $399 @ Amazon The new Apple Watch boasts a thinner/lighter design, faster charging, and a new FDA-authorized sleep apnea detection feature. Other new key features include 30% more screen area, rounded corners, and a first-ever wide angle OLED display. In our Apple Watch 10 review we said the optimized watchOS 11 experience and faster charging are worthwhile and make this the Apple Watch to get for most people. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is, without question, one of the best smartwatches you can get if you have a Samsung phone to take full advantage of everything it can do. From its Energy Score feature to its heart health tracking, we loved this watch in our Galaxy Watch 7 review. Right now Best Buy has Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 models on sale from $299, and you also get an extra band free with your purchase. The Forerunner 265 is the best Garmin watch for most people, especially runners and triathletes. Our Garmin Forerunner 265 review shows that it offers reliable and detailed sports tracking and training analysis, plus useful smarts like music storage and NFC payments — all in a lightweight and attractive watch with a bright AMOLED screen. Our JBL Clip 5 review said this is a great Bluetooth speaker that's truly portable, thanks to a clip that lets you hook it onto an array of things, and that boasts excellent sound quality. Its IP67 dustproof and waterproof rating means it's perfect for long walks, hikes and pool parties. Plus, its battery lasts for up to 12 hours with normal use, or can extend up to 15 hours with Playtime Boost mode enabled. Beats' iconic rounded, oblong speaker has a new low price. This is a solid little Bluetooth speaker, and in our Beats Pill hands-on review, we enjoyed its top-tier sound and excellent battery life. The Beats Studio Buds are a wonderful little pair of earbuds, with some big improvements over the last model. Nine hours of battery life is exemplary, extended to 36 hours with the charging case, and they're some of the most comfortable wireless in-ears around. In our Beats Studio Buds Plus review, we gave them 4 stars thanks to their great design and sound. The Bose QuietComfort headphones have excellent ANC, and they're a very comfortable set of cans. When you compare them to the Sonys, however, they fall down in a number of areas. They don't sound as good, and their 24-hour battery life is supremely disappointing. If you want the edge in ANC then these are the cans for you. The Asus Vivobook 14 is a solid laptop for shoppers on a budget. It comes with an Intel Core i5 processor, 12GB RAM and a 256GB SSD. It also has a 14-inch 1920 x 1080 FHD display that reaches 250 nits of brightness. The Lenovo Yoga 7i converts between laptop and tablet mode, with a 16-inch 2K display that can reach up to 300 nits of brightness. This model comes configured with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155U CPU, 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. For $999, you can pick up this solid all-round gaming laptop from Gigabyte. Not only does Nvidia's RTX 4060 graphics card ensure this system supports ray tracing (a feature that's increasingly important with modern PC games), the presence of an Intel Core i7 13620H CPU with 32GB of DDR5 RAM should ensure the G6 will run many titles at a smooth 60 frames per second or above at the laptop's native screen resolution of 1920 x 1200. This is the one of the best Copilot+ PC deals available! This 14-inch thin and light laptop features a Snapdragon X Elite for impressive performance and power efficiency, complemented by 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The M3 Pro MacBook Pro features a blisteringly fast M3 Pro chip, which has an 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU to help it monster even the most demanding tasks. This model also features 18GB of RAM, as well as a beautiful 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display.
Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
PlayStyles are killing EA FC 25 – but there's still a way to fix gameplay issues
PlayStyles have massively changed the gameplay in EA FC 25, but I'm starting to fear it's for the worse PlayStyles have quickly become the most important factor when looking to use a player in EA FC 25, but it's got to a point where we rely on them too much, and something has to change. During the FIFA era, pace was the most important stat in the game. In EA FC 24, the 'Lengthy Meta' controlled what players were best to use. And now, in EA FC 25, PlayStyles are the best way to decide what players to use, but unlike these past metas, it's got to a point where if your players don't have the correct PlayStyles, then they are almost useless in-game. Introduced in EA FC 24, PlayStyles were added to the EA Sports FC series, with EA Sports claiming that PlayStyles go "beyond overall ratings" to make players special. In other words, they are power-ups that can make players better than stats suggest at certain parts of the game. Since EA FC 24, we've seen a host of different metas come and go, and each one has revolved around a PlayStyle. From Anticipate being the best in the game in EA FC 24 to Power Shot in the early stages of EA FC 25, some have always been better than others, but right now, it's got to the point where it feels like stats don't matter – if you haven't got the PlayStyle, you're screwed. PlayStyles were meant to elevate – now they dominate Over the last few months, PlayStyles have become the most important part of EA FC 25, and it's proving to be incredibly frustrating. It doesn't matter if a striker has 95 or higher shooting; if they don't have the Finesse Shot or Low Driven Shot PlayStyle, they are almost unusable. Now, it's got to the point where if I were to attempt a finesse shot or close-range shot with a player who doesn't have any of these PlayStyles, nine times out of 10, it's not going in. A prime example of PlayStyles overriding stats I've experienced was using TOTS Tabitha Chawinga. She may have 99 pace and regular Quick Step and Rapid PlayStyles, but whenever she came up against a defender with Quick Step or Rapid PlayStyle Plus', regardless of their pace, she was always beaten to the ball. But, despite her having just 86 passing, she was getting more assists than anyone in my team. Why? She has Incisive PlayStyle Plus. It's also bizarre that players without the Tiki Taka PlayStyle regularly struggle to complete five-yard, first-time passes, especially considering it's one of the simplest skills in football. To really put this to the test, I jumped onto Clubs and created an 89-rated attacking midfielder with 93 passing and zero PlayStyles. I also created an 81-rated attacking midfielder, with this version having Incisive and Tiki Taka PlayStyle Plus', as well as Pinged Pass and Long Ball Plus PlayStyles. I really struggled to create any chances with my 89-rated pro, despite his incredible passing stats. On the other hand, the 81-rated pro was racking up the assists, with the PlayStyles elevating him to outperform a player with much better passing stats. But, there is potentially a way to fix this. I think for EA FC 26 to be a hit gameplay-wise, EA needs to scrap regular PlayStyles. It's gotten to a point where if a player doesn't have a regular PlayStyle, they cannot complete that command, so getting rid of regular PlayStyles would see stats start to matter again and allow all players to complete more basic mechanics. But, I would still keep PlayStyle Plus' and revert to how PlayStyles were sold to us by EA when they were released. Simply use PlayStyles to enhance certain parts of the game rather than control it.
Tom's Guide
10-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Early Memorial Day sales — 25 deals I'm shopping this weekend from $14
Memorial Day is still a few weeks away — but the pre-summer holiday will be sneaking up on us before we know it! Whether you're hosting a barbecue, heading to the beach or just hanging around the house, there are plenty of early deals to shop this weekend to help you prepare. Retailers across the board are hosting early Memorial Day sales on everything from TVs and tech to patio furniture and grills — and the deals are starting at just $14. Fortunately, I've done the heavy lifting for you and rounded up my 25 favorite deals to shop ahead of Memorial Day. Keep scrolling to check them out. Switch games: deals from $14 @ Best BuyFrom Luigi's Mansion 3 to EA FC24, Best Buy is taking from $10 to $20 off a small selection of games. (Most games are $20 off). The sale also includes Zelda, Assassin's Creed and more. The Propel is a great value running shoe at its full price, so to get the latest version of it for just $52 in the sale is a snip. Make sure to act fast if your size is in stock at this discount. If you want a heavy-duty cooler that is still light enough to carry around, this YETI Roadie is a great deal. Despite its compact size, it has a capacity to hold up to 18 cans and wine bottles. Designed for easy carry, its slimline build can fit behind the driver's seat of a car, making it a great space-saver. Relax and rock in this set of classic wooden rocking chairs. They will be the perfect addition to your front porch or patio. There is no sanding, painting or sealing on the traditional rockers, which means they won't rot, peel or splinter. Huge win! The XM5s are Sony's premium noise-canceling headphones and our pick for the best headphones on the market. The large, over-ear cushions are incredibly comfortable and the active noise cancelation is excellent. Plus, despite ANC being a drain on battery life, these amazing headphones still give you up to 30 hours with ANC enabled. You can push that up to 40 hours of battery life with ANC turned off. If you like the idea of having a covered storage area for your propane tank, the E-210 is a great option. It offers 450 square inches of cooking space total, with 360 inches of this sitting on the main cooking grid, a good amount of space for a two-burner grill. The new Fire TV Stick 4K (2024) sports an upgraded 1.7GHz quad-core processor that's 30% more powerful than the previous model. In our Amazon Fire TV stick 4K review, we praised its 4K video quality for a budget price. Features include Dolby Vision/HDR10/HDR10+/HLG support, Wi-Fi 6 support and a Live TV guide button on the remote. You also get Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos support to improve your streaming audio. Feeling extra thirsty? This Stanley Quencher H2.0 FlowState Tumbler hold a whopping 40 oz of water. It's made with recycled stainless steel, features a 3-position lid, and reusable straw. Its double-wall vacuum insulation can keep water ice cold for 40 hours and it can fit in most cup holders. One of the best solar string lights you can buy, this set from Brightech is now just $47 for 27-feet worth of ambiance. They are super easy to install and perfect for any backyard, balcony, patio, terrance, porch, or even interior spaces. The 4th-gen Amazon Echo is one of the best smart speakers we've reviewed. Its full 3-inch woofer and dual-firing 0.8-inch tweeters work together to make it one of the best-sounding speakers for the price. In addition to its orb-like shape, it packs a host of useful features — such as a built-in Zigbee hub — that makes the Echo the foundation of your smart home devices. If you like your coffee hot as much as you like it iced, but can't wait for grounds to steep overnight (or doesn't divulge in half a pot of caffeine every day), then this handy countertop appliance is perfect for you — even more so when it's $10 less than normal. Two-thousand-plus reviewers rave about the simple effectiveness (it even brews tea!) of this machine and its sleek, compact appearance. At a whopping 72% off, this outdoor umbrella will block the sun during the day with its strong polyester fabric and light up the night with its solar-powered LED lights. It features a handy crank that makes it simple to open or close and you can push the button to tilt the umbrella along with the rising or falling of the sun. However, we should note that an umbrella base is not included. This bundle deal gets you two great Blink devices for just $79. Answer your door from anywhere with Video Doorbell and help protect your home inside and out with our wire-free Outdoor 4 smart security camera. You don't want to miss out on this bundle that will save you $80. Lounge in your backyard, on your patio or poolside in ultimate comfort with this set of padded, weather-resistant reclining chairs. The chairs conform to your body while an adjustable headrest adds an extra level of comfort. They also feature a lightweight, folding design so you can bring them along with you to the beach, park or your next tailgate. The new Bose SoundLink (2nd gen) is a compact and powerful Bluetooth speaker with a durable design. This 1.2-pound speaker is water and dust proof and delivered great sound quality in our SoundLink Flex gen 2 review. With 12 hours of battery life and $30 off, you have yourself a great deal. Theragun's travel-sized massage gun comes with three foam attachments, so you can tailor the device based on your aches and pains. Therabody makes high-tech wellness feel luxurious, so you'll definitely be blown away. There's nothing better than a bowl of ice cream — and this gadget has earned plenty of social media points for being the best at what it does. In our Ninja Creami review, we praised it for its ease of use (dangerously easy!), its multiple functions, and how many customizable recipes are available for it. The new Kindle Colorsoft features all the benefits of a Kindle, only in glorious color. If you want to see books or read comics in color, this is the Kindle you've been waiting for. While it's decidedly expensive, it delivers on the promise of providing the Kindle experience in color. In our Kindle Colorsoft review, we called it a winner thanks to its sharp and vibrant color display, lightweight design, long battery life, and enormous Kindle library. The latest Apple Watch model has a larger display than its predecessors, as well as a performance bump to include sleep apnea notifications, faster charging, and temperature sensing. The design is extra sleek, too. In our Apple Watch 10 review we said the optimized watchOS 11 experience and faster charging are worthwhile and make this the Apple Watch to get for most people. Plus, you can't go wrong with a pastel blue band for springtime. A Tom's Guide favorite, in KitchenAid Artisan 5-Quart stand mixer review, we dubbed it the "best kitchen purchase" you can ever make. It beats, whisks, and kneads at 10 different speeds, so you don't have to, reducing recipe times. The bowl is big enough to support 9 dozen cookies or 4 loaves of bread at a time. Plus, this deal is bundled with a Flex Edge Beater, which reduces mixing time and the need to scrape ingredients down the side of the bowl. Plus, this deal comes with a stylish copper mixing bowl. The Roku Plus Series is an outstanding value. In our Roku Plus Series 4K QLED TV review, we said it offers a great smart interface, HDR color, and excellent sound at an affordable price. It features a QLED screen along with full array local dimming. You also get Dolby Vision/HDR 10 Plus/HLG support, Apple HomeKit/Alexa/Google Assistant support, and four HDMI ports. 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Daily Mirror
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
EA FC 26 release window confirmed – when EA FC 25 successor could be released
There have been rumours circulating of a new release date for EA FC 26, and although we don't know for sure, we at least have a window. EA Sports has confirmed the EA FC 26 release window, giving players an idea of when to expect its release. The EA Sports FC series has had a bumpy start. EA FC 24, the first instalment of EA Sports ' newest game series, received a mixed reception from the community. After receiving some of the worst reviews we've seen at launch, EA FC 25 started to find its feet in 2025 thanks to a handful of much-needed gameplay updates. With the TOTS promo now live in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team, it's a sign that we're approaching the end of the EA FC 25 lifecycle, and with the latest EA Sports FC release improving in the latter months, players are starting to feel more optimistic about the upcoming EA FC 26 release. There were rumours earlier this year of the EA FC 26 release date being moved forward a whole month, but EA has now confirmed the EA FC 26 release window. No new details regarding EA FC 26 have been published by EA officially, but we do now know what quarter of the year the game will be hitting shelves. EA FC 26 release window confirmed EA recently published its Q4 and FY25 Results, where, as well as its "strong finish" to the year financially, the new releases for the upcoming quarter were published. Alongside other games like College Football 26, Madden NFL 26 and NHL 26, EA confirmed that EA FC 26 will be released in Q2 of the publisher's financial year, meaning it will be released sometime between July 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025. If we had to predict when EA FC 26 will be released, we would expect the game to receive a worldwide release on September 26, 2025, the last Friday of September, which has been the trend that EA has followed in recent years. The rumours of an August release date seemed very ambitious. If EA FC 26 were to be released a month in advance, then we'd probably have seen the EA FC 25 Ultimate Team release schedule start slowing down by now. Also, with GTA 6 being delayed until May 2026, the huge panic of clashing with this gargantuan release may have cooled down, so we don't expect EA to rush the release of EA FC 26.
