Even though Black Friday is just a week away, you should start shopping now. If you don't seize a fantastic deal as soon as you see it, it may sell out because many merchants are already advertising their best pricing of the season. I have five years of experience covering Cyber Monday and Black Friday at NBC Select, so I know how to spot deals that are truly worth checking out. The top early Black Friday offers of 2024 from some of our favorite stores, including Amazon, Target, Walmart, Home Depot, and REI, are compiled below. Every day before Black Friday, I'll update this list to include the best discounts, new bargains, and other promotions you won't want to pass up. GO Ahead and SkipWhy trust NBC Select? greatest early Black Friday deals|More early Black Friday sales|How I chose the g...

Streaming software and apps are integrated into the majority of the top TVs. Dedicated streaming devices are still very popular, though. According to our experts, this is partly because they can be quicker, more responsive, and simpler to use than the software on your TV. We talked to electronics professionals about the advantages and disadvantages of the major streaming companies, such as Roku, Amazon, Apple, and Google, in order to find out more about the finest streaming device. Since the majority of the NBC Select staff uses streaming devices, we chose the best products available by drawing on our own experiences with each brand. SKIP AHEAD Top streaming gadgets for staff in 2024 | Should I buy a streaming device? | Why should I trust NBC Select? Selected. Our top picks ...

Anthropic, an artificial intelligence business started by former OpenAI research officials, will get an additional $4 billion from Amazon, the company revealed Friday. According to Anthropic, the San Francisco-based business that created the Claude chatbot and AI model, the internet giant's total investment now stands at $8 billion, with Amazon continuing to hold a minority stake. According to a blog post, Amazon Web Services will also take over as Anthropic's main cloud and training partner. Anthropic will now train and implement its biggest AI models using AWS Trainium and Inferentia chips. Claude, a chatbot developed by Anthropic, has become quite popular, much like Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT. Together with IT behemoths like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta, startups like A...

London One of the terminals at a major British airport was evacuated on Friday due to an unidentified "security incident." Later on, it was reopened. Passengers were instructed to evacuate a portion of London Gatwick's south terminal "as a precaution" while an investigation is conducted, the airport said. Officers were contacted to the airport around 8:20 a.m. (3:20 a.m. ET), according to a statement from Sussex Police, after a "suspected prohibited item" was found in a passenger's luggage. The airport announced that the situation was over at 2:44 p.m. (9:44 a.m. ET) and that travelers might expect some delays and cancellations until the terminal reopened. In response to a report of a suspicious package, police claimed they had "concluded their investigation into a report of a suspect pa...

The Great One told CNBC that he has nothing but respect for the guy who has the potential to overtake him in the near future, as Washington Capitals ace Alex Ovechkin approaches Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. Gretzky stated on CNBC's Squawk Box on Thursday that Alex has been outstanding for our game. When he breaks the record, I want to be the first one to shake his hand. All records have to expire, Gretzky continued. He said, "That's progress in our sport." Speaking to CNBC, Gretzky discussed how the sport he helped create is growing even more. According to CNBC's Official Valuations, which were made public on Wednesday, the average NHL team is currently valued at around $2 billion. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman told Squawk Box on Wednesday that the value of our game is growing. ...