{"id":36871,"date":"2022-11-22T08:28:16","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T06:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=36871"},"modified":"2022-11-22T08:28:16","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T06:28:16","slug":"cyber-monday-the-best-gadgets-gizmos-to-bag-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/cyber-monday-the-best-gadgets-gizmos-to-bag-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyber Monday: The Best Gadgets &#038; Gizmos to Bag this Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The festive season is almost upon us, and with Black Friday and Cyber Monday on the way, it&#8217;s the perfect time to get started on your gift shopping early. As far as shopping &#8216;holidays&#8217; go, Cyber Monday is the day for big savings on gadgets and gizmos. It&#8217;s a tech lover&#8217;s dream shopping day. If there&#8217;s a tech lover on your list this festive season, and you&#8217;re struggling to think of the ideal gift for them this festive season, then this techie shopping guide is filled with gadgets and gizmos to look out for this Cyber Monday.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>PriceCheck tip:<\/strong> Find your new TV by checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/campaigns\/view-campaign\/183\/top-tvs-under-r5-999-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PriceCheck&#8217;s roundup of best TVs for under R5,999<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Here are our picks for 5 of the best tech buys to look out for when shopping this Cyber Monday:<\/p>\n<h4>Sony LinkBuds<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36819 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Sony-Linkbuds-white-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"Sony LinkBuds\" width=\"636\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Sony-Linkbuds-white-300x169.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Sony-Linkbuds-white-768x432.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Sony-Linkbuds-white.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sony\u2019s latest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=wireless+earbuds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">truly wireless earbuds<\/a>\u00a0offer the ideal way to listen to your favourite tracks while staying connected and aware of what\u2019s happening around you. Whether you\u2019re listening at home, outdoors, or while travelling, the stylish\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=wireless+earbuds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wireless earbuds<\/a>\u00a0make it easy to enjoy\u00a0hours of uninterrupted playback.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=headphones&amp;category=5\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Find Great Deals on headphones | Compare Prices &amp; Shop Online | PriceCheck\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"127\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sony_WH-1000XM5_headphones.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sony_WH-1000XM5_headphones.jpeg 800w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sony_WH-1000XM5_headphones-300x254.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Sony_WH-1000XM5_headphones-768x650.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Find Great Deals on headphones | Compare Prices &amp; Shop Online | PriceCheck<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Find Great Deals on headphones | Compare Prices &amp; Shop Online | PriceCheck<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=sony+linkbuds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sony LinkBuds<\/a>\u00a0feature an open ring design with audio transparency, crystal-clear sound, and call quality, so you will never want to turn them off.<\/p>\n<h4>Xiaomi Mi TV Stick<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-32323 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Xiaomi-Mi-Stick1-300x169.jpeg\" alt=\"Xiaomi Mi Stick\" width=\"701\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Xiaomi-Mi-Stick1-300x169.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Xiaomi-Mi-Stick1-768x432.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Xiaomi-Mi-Stick1.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A simple plug-and-play solution for anyone who loves streaming TV shows and movies; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/16082\/TV+Boxes+%26+Media+Streamers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mi TV Stick media player<\/a> turns almost any regular TV with an HDMI port into a smart TV that can connect directly to the internet.\u00a0Powered by Android TV 9.0, the little gadget comes with Built-in Chromecast and supports over 5,000 apps from the Play Store, including Netflix, DStv Now, YouTube, Spotify, Prime Video and more.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-basic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/152434660\/XiaoMi+Mi+Box+S+Media+Player\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"BUY the Xiaomi Mi Box S Media Player from R999.00\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images1.pricecheck.co.za\/images\/objects\/hash\/product\/40f\/950\/141\/image_big_152434660.jpg?1666004789\" style=\"max-width: 150px; max-height: 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">BUY the Xiaomi Mi Box S Media Player from R999.00<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Find great deals on the Xiaomi Mi Box S Media Player | Compare Prices &amp; Shop Online<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The Xiaomi Mi TV Stick has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of built-in storage and in terms of connectivity has HDMI 2.0, Micro USB, Bluetooth 4.2 and dual-band WiFi. For audio, it supports Dolby Audio and DTS-HD. It\u2019s also Google-certified and offers the convenience of Google Assistant. Plus, it comes packaged with a Bluetooth remote that makes controlling the device a breeze.<\/p>\n<p><em>Can&#8217;t afford a new smart TV? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/16082\/TV+Boxes+%26+Media+Streamers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Media players<\/a> and streaming devices are the best way to upgrade your TV without breaking the bank. There are sure to be loads of great deals on streaming devices and media boxes this Black Friday so make sure you keep an eye out!<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-pricecheck-visual-link-template\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/campaigns\/view-campaign\/487\/top-gaming-console-deals\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Find the Best PS5 Console Deals this Black Friday\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"84\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/PS5-price.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/PS5-price.jpg 800w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/PS5-price-300x169.jpg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/PS5-price-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Find the Best PS5 Console Deals this Black Friday<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Shop our top Deals on Gaming &amp; Console deals<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Huawei Band 7<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36031 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HUAWEI-Band-7-300x121.jpeg\" alt=\"Huawei Band 7\" width=\"657\" height=\"265\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HUAWEI-Band-7-300x121.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HUAWEI-Band-7-768x309.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/HUAWEI-Band-7.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Measuring just 9.99mm in thickness, Huawei says the Band 7 is its thinnest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/13242\/Activity+Trackers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smart band<\/a>\u00a0to date. The lightweight smart band weighs only 16g without the strap. It also features a curved design for a comfortable fit, as well as a 1.47-inch AMOLED fullview display with a screen-to-body ratio of 64.88%.<\/p>\n<div class=\"vlp-link-container vlp-layout-pricecheck-visual-link-template\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=fitbit&amp;category=187\" class=\"vlp-link\" title=\"Check Out the Best FitBit Deals this Week | PriceCheck\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-side\"><div class=\"vlp-block-2 vlp-link-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 150px;\" width=\"150\" height=\"104\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FitBit.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-150x999 size-150x999\" alt=\"Fitbit\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FitBit.jpeg 1200w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FitBit-300x209.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FitBit-768x534.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/FitBit-1024x712.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vlp-layout-zone-main\"><div class=\"vlp-block-0 vlp-link-title\">Check Out the Best FitBit Deals this Week | PriceCheck<\/div><div class=\"vlp-block-1 vlp-link-summary\">Find Great Deals on Fitbit products | Compare Prices &amp; Shop Online | PriceCheck<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The Band 7 also promises impressive battery life and top-grade health monitoring. The band\u2019s health management features can monitor blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and allows you to set automatic low blood oxygen level reminders while providing intelligent monitoring of SpO2 levels. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/13242\/Activity+Trackers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fitness tracker<\/a>\u00a0offers several convenient features such as music controls, remote shutter, notifications for text messages, emails and social apps.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re after an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/13242\/Activity+Trackers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inexpensive activity tracker<\/a>\u00a0for daily use, then this new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/13237\/Wearable+Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smart wearable<\/a>\u00a0may be just what you\u2019re after.<\/p>\n<h4>Sonos Ray Soundbar<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-34919 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sonos-ray-launch_2-300x184.jpeg\" alt=\"Sonos Ray\" width=\"701\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sonos-ray-launch_2-300x184.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sonos-ray-launch_2-768x470.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sonos-ray-launch_2.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Upgrade your TV, music, and gaming experiences with this impressively compact and easy-to-use soundbar.\u00a0The Sonos Ray soundbar offers consumers a more compact and affordable option from the Sonos range when upgrading their home theatre system. The Ray joins the Sonos soundbar collection alongside the premium Arc soundbar and the compact, Beam (Gen 2), the Ray will be an even more affordable option.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its compact size, the Ray can deliver room-filling sound. With the Ray, Sonos aims to bring great sound for TV, movies, and more to a wider audience by expanding its\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/categories\/818\/Hi-Fi+Speakers+%26+Sound+Bars\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">home theatre<\/a>\u00a0range with a more accessible price point. The Ray offers fantastic voice clarity and crisp sound, for an easy listening experience.<\/p>\n<h4>Jackery Explorer 250 Portable Power Station<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-36378 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Jackery-650-300x155.jpeg\" alt=\"Jackery Explorer 250\" width=\"656\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Jackery-650-300x155.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Jackery-650-768x397.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Jackery-650.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Loadshedding doesn&#8217;t seem to be going anywhere so now is the time to invest in smart loadshedding solutions that will last. A portable power station is a great way to go if you&#8217;re looking to keep a few appliances going. These power solutions are sure to come down in price for Cyber Monday so if you can wait until then you should be able to score a great deal. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=Jackery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jackery Explorer 250 Portable Power Station<\/a>\u00a0(priced at\u00a0<strong>R6,950<\/strong>) is sure to be a good option for those looking for an affordable loadshedding solution.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/campaign\/pages\/loadshedding\/56\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-36903\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/loadshedding-banner.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/loadshedding-banner.png 1170w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/loadshedding-banner-300x56.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/loadshedding-banner-768x144.png 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/loadshedding-banner-1024x193.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The device isn\u2019t purely designed for load shedding, but is a well-established device built by US company Jackery for outdoor excursions and emergency situations. Of course, this makes it a perfect product to solve some load-shedding woes too. The Explorer 250 is a 250Wh lithium battery cased in a compact housing, featuring a handful of input options, such as two USB ports, an AC outlet (included is a South African 2-prong to 3-prong outlet adapter), and 12V car output. This essentially allows you to charge and power anything using USB, AC, or 12V power.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best tech buys to look out for this Cyber Monday. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":29843,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2850,3046],"tags":[8776,8777,7800,2663,4032,8161,595,8778,5963,752,5868,8779,8780],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/tech-gifts-for-tech-lovers.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36871"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36871"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36871\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36905,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/36871\/revisions\/36905"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29843"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36871"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=36871"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=36871"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}