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Daily Deal: Black Friday Roundup

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It’s Black Friday and we have specials coupons you can use on the following deals and throughout the store. Coupon code BFSAVE20 gets you 20% off anything that is NOT a digital product, BFSAVE40 gets you 40% off apps and software, and BFSAVE70 gets you 70% off e-learning deals.

The Unity Game Developer and Player Bundle featuring PlayStation Plus will help you learn how to create your own amazing games. Courses include how to use AI to create games, how to create a 2D RPG, how to use Photon to build a 3D multiplayer game, and much more. The bundle also includes a one year subscription to PlayStation Plus. Connect with an enormous online community via PlayStation Plus to compete in PS classics like Star Wars: Battlefront, Uncharted, and many more. If that’s not reason enough to pull the trigger, the subscription also delivers an epic monthly collection of free games, in a library that is constantly expanding. The bundle is on sale for $70.

The 2021 CompTIA Security Infrastructure Expert Bundle has 4 courses to help you learn how to mitigate attacks and vulnerabilities. The courses will help prepare you to sit for exams on CompTIA CASP, PenTest, CySA, and Security. It’s on sale for $30.

Learn Unreal, C++, and game development. Want to level up your game development skill? The 2022 Ultimate Learn Unreal Game Development Bundle, created in collaboration with Epic Games, can help. Anyone who wants to learn to create games: Unreal Engine is a fantastic platform that enables you to make AAA-quality games. You’ll get full lifetime access for a single one-off fee. The creators are qualified and experienced coders and avid gamers, so are able to explain complex concepts clearly, as well as entertain along the way. You will have access to a course forum where you can discuss topics on a course-wide basis, or down to the individual video. It’s on sale for $35.

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Don’t forget to use those coupons!

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Last Call: 10FaceMasks,10 Face Masks, 10FaceMasks,20 T-Shirts And More In Our Black Friday Gear Sale!

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Sun, Nov 29th 2020 09:00am - Techdirt

Last chance for storewide savings on Techdirt Gear! Sale ends tonight »

Today is the last day of our Black Friday weekend sale in the Techdirt Gear store on Threadless! We’re offering discounts on all our designs, from old hits like our Takedown gear to new offerings like Otherwise Objectionable. The sale ends tonight, so hurry up and get yours while there’s still time!

In addition to the standard face masks and basic t-shirts, we’ve taken five bucks off the price of all apparel including premium tees and pullover hoodies. If you’ve had your eye on some Techdirt gear, now’s the time to stock up!

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Get $5 Off All Apparel In The Techdirt Gear Store! Sale Ends Tomorrow

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Sat, Nov 28th 2020 09:00am - Techdirt

Get $5 off all Techdirt apparel before the sale ends tomorrow night »

It’s the second day of our storewide Black Friday weekend sale in the Techdirt Gear store on Threadless! We’ve knocked $5 off the price of standard face masks and all apparel, including the popular trio of Nerd Mentality, Nerd Mentality and Nerd Harder, as well as our classic Techdirt logo gear and all our other designs.

The sale ends Sunday night, so get yours today! In addition to the 10standardfacemasksand10 standard face masks and 10standardfacemasksand20 basic t-shirts, the discount applies to all apparel including premium tees and pullover hoodies.

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Black Friday Gear Sale: 10FaceMasks,10 Face Masks, 10FaceMasks,20 T-Shirts, And More!

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Fri, Nov 27th 2020 09:00am - Techdirt

Get storewide savings on all Techdirt Gear from now until Sunday night »

Our Black Friday weekend sale has begun! From today through the end of the weekend, we’re offering discounts on standard face masks and all apparel for all of the designs in the Techdirt Gear store on Threadless. Whether it’s one of our new offerings like That’s Not How Any Of This Works or an old favorite like Nerd Harder, now’s the time to grab that gear you’ve had your eye on!

In addition to the 10standardfacemasksand10 standard face masks and 10standardfacemasksand20 basic t-shirts, we’ve knocked five bucks off the price of all apparel including premium tees and pullover hoodies. The sale runs through this weekend and ends Sunday night, so get yours today!

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Daily Deal: Black Friday Roundup

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It’s Black Friday and we’ve got some great deals for you! Use the following codes for additional savings throughout the store: BFSAVE20 to save 20% on physical goods sitewide, BFSAVE40 to save 40% off apps and software, and BFSAVE70 to save 70% off of online courses. Check out our highlighted deals below.

Learn Spanish, French, Italian, German, and many more languages with Babbel, the popular language-learning app. Developed by over 100 expert linguists, Babbel is helping millions of people speak a new language quickly and with confidence. After just one month, you will be able to speak confidently about practical topics, such as transportation, dining, shopping, directions, making friends, and much more! Get unlimited access to all languages offered for $199.

The 2020 Adobe Graphic Design School has 3 courses to help you learn more about top Adobe apps and elements of graphic design. The first course covers Adobe Photoshop and all aspects of the design process from the importing of images right through to final production considerations for finished artwork. The second course covers Adobe Illustrator and will lead you through the design process, where you?ll learn a variety of ways to produce artwork and understand the issues involved with professional graphic design. The third course will help you discover how to harness the power of Adobe InDesign to develop different types of documents, from simple flyers to newsletters, and more. The bundle is on sale for $49.

The Premium A to Z Microsoft Excel Bundle has 10 courses to help you discover the power of Excel. You’ll start off learning the basics like building your own spreadsheets, using formulas, and creating Macros to help automate your work. You’ll move on to learning how to program in VBA, how to easily sort your data using cell protection, named ranges, multi-level storing, advanced filters, and more. You will gain skills for better collaboration, including password protection and tracking changes, learn to audit worksheets, validate data to ensure consistency, and use other essential business tools in Microsoft Excel. The bundle is on sale for $40.

The Game Developer and Player Bundle featuring PlayStation Plus will help you learn to create your own amazing games. Courses cover Unity Engine, the fundamentals of C# programming, how to set your games apart from the crowd by polishing them with Unity?s latest features, including post-processing effects and the animation system, how to create gorgeous cutscenes w/ Timeline & Cinemachine in Unity, and much more. The bundle also includes a one year subscription to PlayStation Plus. Connect with an enormous online community via PlayStation Plus to compete in PS classics like Star Wars: Battlefront, Uncharted, and many more. If that’s not reason enough to pull the trigger, the subscription also delivers an epic monthly collection of free games, in a library that is constantly expanding. The bundle is on sale for $100.

The iOS 14 and SwiftUI Bootcamp Bundle is here to help you master iOS14 and SwiftUI so you can develop Apple apps and widgets. If you?re not familiar with SwiftUI, it?s a new way to program that uses a declarative approach, which lets us build incredibly cool apps, using about 5 times less code than previous programming paradigms. SwiftUI includes all of Apple’s platforms, so build the app once and deploy it on the other platforms very easily. You’ll learn how to create a Currency Converter, Emoji Dictionary, Daily Journal, and API/JSON apps. The bundle is on sale for $25.

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Techdirt Gear: Black Friday Weekend Sale Starts Tomorrow!

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Thu, Nov 26th 2020 12:00pm - Techdirt

Our Black Friday weekend gear sale starts tomorrow in the Techdirt store on Threadless »

Ever since Teespring took down our Copying Is Not Theft gear and refused to offer an explanation last December, we’ve been launching our new designs (and gradually moving over old favorites) on Threadless — and now, it’s time for our first storewide sale!

Starting tomorrow, we’re taking $5 off all t-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts and selling standard face masks for just $10 each! The sale applies to all our designs on Threadless, and runs through to the end of Sunday — so if you’ve had your eye on some Techdirt gear, or you haven’t yet checked out our store, now’s the time to get your wish-list ready!

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Get The Working Futures Anthology For Just 99¢ Until Monday!

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Get the Kindle edition of Working Futures for just 99¢ »

It’s now been a month since we released Working Futures, our anthology of 14 speculative fiction stories about the future of work. And since ’tis now the season for sales, we’re dropping the price on the Kindle ebook to just 99¢ until Monday, down from the regular price of $2.99. So if you haven’t yet gotten your copy, now’s the time!

And for those of you doing some holiday shopping, remember that a paperback edition is also available and there’s still time to get a copy before Christmas. And to learn more about the anthology and the process behind it, check out the episodes of our podcast in which we’re joined by some of the authors.

One more thing — if you’ve read the book or even just a few of the stories, please leave us a rating and a review on Amazon!

The ebook sale only lasts until Monday, so get your copy before it’s too late!

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Daily Deal: Black Friday Sales

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Take to the sky and re-capture your favorite Star Wars dogfighting moments by piloting your very own laser-shooting starfighter! Featuring new Reverse Propulsion technology and multiple speed settings, this Rebel Alliance X-Wing can reach speeds up to 35 miles per hour and execute stunts with the push of a button. Fire up the companion app and become a master pilot with more than 30 training missions. Then, once you’re ready, take off and dogfight with other Propel drones for aerial supremacy! There are three different models to choose from and they’re each on sale for $50. Use the code BFSAVE20 for an additional 20% off.

Add an extra layer of security to your browsing with NordVPN. Get online access anywhere with 3,521 worldwide server locations in 61 different countries, and you can connect 6 devices simultaneously. All data sent through NordVPN?s private tunnels is double encrypted, and with zero logs recorded, you can surf with greater confidence that your data is protected. A 1 year subscription is on sale for 60,ora2yearssubscriptionfor60, or a 2 years subscription for 60,ora2yearssubscriptionfor95.75. Use the code BLACKFRIDAY15 for an additional 15% off.

They say you should never stop learning, and at Stone River that mantra is a way of life. Through this unlimited lifetime subscription, you’ll get full access to 170 courses and 2,000 hours of online learning, covering everything from iOS mobile development to graphic design. Plus, you’ll get a range of VIP perks, including unlimited eBooks, personal guidance on what to learn, and even certification exams. With all of this content, you are guaranteed to stay on top of the technology learning curve! The price has dropped from 59to59 to 59to49.

The Ultimate Cisco Certification Super Bundle will help you prepare to gain certifications necessary to work with Cisco Networking Systems. The 9 courses cover interconnecting Cisco networking devices, LAN switching technologies, IPv4 and IPv6 routing technologies, WAN technologies, infrastructure services and maintenance, network security, and much more. Each course is designed to help you prepare to take various Cisco certification exams. This bundle is on sale for $49.

Channel your inner tinkerer and take to the skies with your own customizable drone! Compatible with all major toy building blocks, the Force Flyers DIY Building Block Drone pack teaches you key STEM concepts while you build your own flying (or driving) machine. Explore aerodynamics and weight distribution as you engineer the perfect design. Then, get airborne and weave through tight spaces with a 6-axis gyro that makes for even smoother flying. And, don’t worry, the drone is engineered with auto-stabilization and crash-resistant plastic, making it perfect for new pilots. There are 4 different themed packs to choose from: space, fire fighter, police and army. Each drone pack price has dropped from 43to43 to 43to40.

There are more deals throughout the store. Use code BFSAVE20 for 20% off of physical goods not already marked down, BFSAVE40 for 40% off apps/software not already marked down, and BFBUNDLE75 for 75% off most elearning bundles.

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Daily Deal: Black Friday Sales

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Check out these Black Friday deals and more in the Techdirt Deals Store.

Small and discreet, TREBLAB’s X11 earbuds are perfect whether you’re running, working out, doing chores, or just going about your commute. These buds have your soundtrack covered with elite Bluetooth audio, and are packed with features like passive noise cancellation and a built-in mic. They come in four different colors and are on sale for 35.99(downfrom35.99 (down from 35.99(downfrom41.99).

All the games, all the time. That’s the Jump promise. You get immediate, unlimited access to over 75 highly rated, award-winning indie games whenever you want in a high-speed, low latency gaming client. There’s no additional purchases or revolving monthly catalogs; Jump adds more games every month, so you can satisfy your insatiable thirst for gaming nirvana and discover new game gems anytime you want. Get a 12 month subscription for 39.99(downfrom39.99 (down from 39.99(downfrom79.99).

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Daily Deal Extra: More Black Friday Deals From Around The Web

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Black Friday has begun and our friends from StackCommerce (who run the Techdirt Deals store) are scouring the web for the best deals on everything from PCs to game consoles to adorable little robot vacuum cleaners. These prices are among the lowest and might be the best pricing you see until next year — and if you use the affiliate links in this post, you’ll be supporting Techdirt too! Act fast as deals go fast.

55-inch Samsung 4K LED HDTV with HDR Support and a 150DellGiftCardforonly150 Dell Gift Card for only 150DellGiftCardforonly599.99
Without a doubt, this is the Black Friday TV deal to beat for 2016. Dell is delivering an incredible price, and the bonus 150giftcardmakesthedealevensweeter.Ifyouusetheentiretyofthegiftcardonafuturepurchase,you’reeffectivelyonlypaying150 gift card makes the deal even sweeter. If you use the entirety of the gift card on a future purchase, you’re effectively only paying 150giftcardmakesthedealevensweeter.Ifyouusetheentiretyofthegiftcardonafuturepurchase,you’reeffectivelyonlypaying450 for a 2016 model with the most important features: a 4K resolution and HDR support. The rock-bottom low-end models you’ll see during Black Friday aren’t worth your money — grab this affordable mid-range Samsung instead. (Gift card shows in cart.)

Dell Inspiron 3650 Intel Core i7-6700 Quad-Core Desktop with 16GB of RAM, Windows 7 Pro, and 2TB HDD for 599(Orig:599 (Orig: 599(Orig:949)
Use code: 599INSPIRON. This is one of the best bargains Dell’s online store has had this year. Truth be told, there’s no better PC deal to be found at this price. This model features a powerful Intel CPU, plenty of memory for effective multi-tasking, and a generous 2TB hard drive to store your photos, music, and movies. Even better, this sleek tower was recently redesign to take up 45% less space, and it still offers excellent performance. This deal won’t last long, so order fast!

Amazon Fire Quad-Core 7-inch Tablet for 33.33(Orig:33.33 (Orig: 33.33(Orig:49.99)
At full price, this tablet was already a solid bargain. Add in an extra 35% Black Friday discount, and it’s undeniably attractive and the lowest price we’ve seen. We’re not sure if Amazon is even profiting off this tablet during this sale — it’s even cheaper than many other electronics it can replace: clocks, digital photo frames, iPads and more. This is purchase you can buy now without a care.

25% off the New 1080p Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa for 29.99(Orig:29.99 (Orig: 29.99(Orig:39.99)
As far as Black Friday deals go, this one is hard to top. The previous generation was already one of the best TV streaming options, and this newest generation from Amazon is more powerful has more memory and promises to be an improvement on an already great item.

Nest Smart Thermostat for 199.99(Orig:199.99 (Orig: 199.99(Orig:249.99)
Want to save money while lessening your impact on the environment? Consider picking up this newest Nest. This smart thermostat learns your schedule and patterns, figures out when it can lower the temperature, and helps you avoid heating an empty house. Best of all it’s all easily controlled with your smartphone from anywhere. In addition, it’s possible that your utility company offers a rebate on top, so make sure to do your research for even more savings.

$40 off Amazon Echo Bluetooth Speaker with Alexa Assistant for 139.99(Orig:139.99 (Orig: 139.99(Orig:179.99)
The Amazon Echo is a piece of future tech. On its surface it is a great streaming music player. Underneath it has Amazon’s highly rated Alexa digital assistant. You can ask Alexa for a weather forecast, order an Uber, or even ask Alexa how many tablespoons are in a cup. If you have home automation set up you can tell Alexa to set the temperature or dim the lights. Welcome to the 21st century.

$10 off Amazon Echo Dot with Alexa for 39.99(Orig:39.99 (Orig: 39.99(Orig:49.99)
The Echo Dot keeps the majority of the regular Echo’s functionality, but at a much smaller price. You’re losing the big speaker from the original, but you can easily plug it into your existing speaker system. If you loved Alexa you can now affordably install these little hubs so it’s always at your beck and call.

Kindle Discounts: New Kindle eReader Tablet for 49.99,Paperwhitefor49.99, Paperwhite for 49.99,Paperwhitefor79.99, and Voyager for $169.99
This is the lowest price we’ve seen for the most recent Kindles, so now is a good time to buy. The regular Kindle or the Paperwhite are good options as introductory devices, but the Voyager is absolutely worth the extra cost for heavy readers. Amazon regularly offers free eBooks so you can start a library on your new Kindle easily.

Doorbuster: Xbox One S with Battlefield 1, Gears of War 4, and a Bonus Controller for $249.99
Pick up this 500GB Xbox One S bundle, and you’ll also get two incredible games and a bonus controller for local multiplayer. You could easily spend upwards of $180 purchasing the games and controller separately, so you won’t want to miss out on this incredible deal.

Nest Cam 1080p Indoor Security Camera for 149.99(Orig:149.99 (Orig: 149.99(Orig:199.99)
Want to keep a watchful eye inside your home? This security camera from Nest is a good investment. After a fast and easy set-up process, you’ll be able to use it to keep tabs on the happenings in your abode. On the go? You’ll still be able to check the feed, and ensure that everything is safe and sound.

iRobot Roomba 650 Vacuum Robot for 274.99(Orig:274.99 (Orig: 274.99(Orig:375)
A vacuum cleaner that does all the hard work — you simply can’t ask for a better appliance. Schedule the Roomba to clean up to seven times a week, and your floors will never get dirty. We haven’t seen a lower price for this model in 2016, so it’s the time to buy.

Microsoft Office 365 with a 25DellGiftCardfor25 Dell Gift Card for 25DellGiftCardfor79.99
It’s a rarity to see Microsoft Office being discounted, so this bargain makes us sit up and take notice. Not only is this the best price for Office we’ve seen for Black Friday, but the gift card seals it as one of 2016’s best values.

Bose MusicMonitor Multimedia Speakers for 149.99(Orig:149.99 (Orig: 149.99(Orig:299.99)
This is the largest discount we’ve ever seen on these excellent Bose speakers. Featuring the quality and power you’d get from professional sound equipment, you’ll really appreciate all of the subtle nuances you’ll be able to pick up from your music library.

DropBox Pro One-Year Subscription with a 25DellGiftCardfor25 Dell Gift Card for 25DellGiftCardfor59.99 (Gift card shows in cart)
As of right now, Dell’s online store is the only site we’ve found that has DropBox Pro on sale. You’ll save 40% off your first year, and get a $25 Dell Gift Card as well. If you’re in need of easy-to-use online storage, backup or file sharing then jump on this deal as it’s the one of the few and best discounts we’ve seen.

Dell E2416HM 24-inch 1920×1080 Monitor for 89.99(Orig:89.99 (Orig: 89.99(Orig:149.99)
24-inch monitors typically cost around 120 bucks a pop, so this deal has you saving about 25% off the average price. That might not seem like much, but that discount is vital if you’re buying numerous displays for your office, a multi-monitor rig, or just want to increase your productivity with monitor.

50% off the TimBuk2 Q 17-inch Laptop Backpack (Ironside) for 49.99(Orig:49.99 (Orig: 49.99(Orig:99)
TimBuk2 laptop backpacks are incredibly popular, and this is the best price we’ve seen this year. This bag is designed for both comfort and fashion, so your back can look and feel good everywhere you go.

Good luck and happy hunting!

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