It’s that time of year when early Black Friday deals are really heating up. One such example is Walmart's early sale where you can get the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) for $94 (was $169). These were my favorite earphones for a long time until I decided to upgrade to the AirPods Pro 2, but they remain earbuds that are regularly used within my household.

The fourth-gen AirPods are out now — with slight audio quality and comfort improvements, plus the option to get them with active noise cancellation and a wireless charging case bearing its own speaker — but the third-gen AirPods are still rock solid for routine music,

Black Friday has always been the best time to shop for new tech, and this year is no exception. The sweet Black Friday/Cyber Monday bargains available during the 2024 edition of the mega sales event include tech gear and gadgets across all product categories — from big-screen TVs and laptops to smartphones and tablets to audio gear.