As crazy as it may sound, Black Friday 2025 is still not technically here, and after an entire week of selling amazing tech products at exceptional holiday prices, Amazon continues to outdo itself by improving some of those deals and helping you keep your Christmas spending to an absolute minimum.
One device that seized the early Black Friday spotlight last week was the Galaxy Watch 8, but if you were quick to order Samsung’s latest non-Classic smartwatch at an unprecedented $70 discount, I must inform you that the wearable’s prices have just been reduced by an additional 30 bucks.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (40mm)
$100 off (29%)
GPS, Bluetooth, Aluminum Case, 1.34-Inch Super AMOLED Display with 438 x 438 Pixel Resolution and Up to 3000 Nits Brightness, Wear OS with One UI 8, Energy Score, Heart Rate Monitor, ECG, Sleep Coaching, Running Coach, Fall Detection, High Stress Alert, Vascular Load, Antioxidant Index, Body Composition, 325mAh Battery, 2GB RAM, 32GB Storage, Graphite and Silver Color Options, US Version, Two-Year Warranty
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm)
$100 off (26%)
GPS, Bluetooth, Aluminum Case, 1.47-Inch Super AMOLED Display with 480 x 480 Pixel Resolution and Up to 3000 Nits Brightness, Wear OS with One UI 8, Energy Score, Heart Rate Monitor, ECG, Sleep Coaching, Running Coach, Fall Detection, High Stress Alert, Vascular Load, Antioxidant Index, Body Composition, 325mAh Battery, 2GB RAM, 32GB Storage, Graphite Color, US Version, Two-Year Warranty
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That means you can now save a full $100 (quick maths!) on one of the best smartwatches around. Unfortunately, the enhanced discount does not apply to 4G LTE-enabled variants (at least not yet), so if you want to maximize your savings, you’ll need to opt for a 40 or 44mm model sans standalone cellular connectivity.
Whether you love, hate, or… think you can tolerate the new “cushion” design meant to improve all-day comfort, there’s no denying that the circular AMOLED touchscreen is a beaut, the Exynos W1000 processor a screamer, and the health monitoring tool set a heavyweight champion.
No matter how you feel about the new cushion design, you can’t deny that the Galaxy Watch 8 is a stylish accessory. | Image Credit — PhoneArena
Yes, the Galaxy Watch 8 is capable of not only keeping an eye on your heart rate and steps taken through the day, but also your vascular load, stress levels, antioxidant levels, energy level, blood oxygen, menstrual cycle, and sleep quality.
And yes, maybe the battery life is not all it could be (especially if you compare it with some of Garmin’s tireless timepieces out there), but you really can’t have it all… at those lower-than-ever prices, now, can you?
Unlimited plans for $15/mo at Mint!
Mint Mobile is also offering an incredible bargain for those seeking unlimited data! The carrier’s latest deal lets you grab any unlimited plan for just $15/mo, bringing the 12-month Unlimited plan to $180 instead of $360.
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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian’s passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for ‘adequate’ over ‘overpriced’.
Warner Bros. Discovery has signaled that it may be open to a sale of its business just months after announcing plans to split into two companies.
In an announcement Tuesday, the entertainment giant said it had initiated a review of “strategic alternatives” in light of “unsolicited interest” it had received from “multiple parties” for both the entire company and Warner Bros specifically.
“Through this process, the Warner Bros. Discovery Board will evaluate a broad range of strategic options, which will include continuing to advance the Company’s planned separation to completion by mid-2026, a transaction for the entire company, or separate transactions for its Warner Bros. and/or Discovery Global businesses,” it said.
Warner Bros. in recent weeks rejected a bid from Paramount Skydance, according to Bloomberg News and other media outlets (Paramount Skydance owns CBS News).
Warner Bros.’ stock price jumped in early trading, rising nearly 10% to $20.12. The shares have climbed 91% this year, especially in recent weeks as speculation has grown on Wall Street that the company was in play.
The company’s market value on Tuesday hovered around $49 billion, and Wall Street analysts estimate that the price of any deal to buy Warner Bros. would likely top $60 billion.
Split or sell?
In June, Warner Bros. announced that it planned to split into two companies by mid-2026, one focusing on streaming and films, and the other housing TV services/channels brands including CNN and TNT Sports. Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav said Tuesday that the restructuring remains on track.
“We took the bold step of preparing to separate the Company into two distinct, leading media companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, because we strongly believed this was the best path forward,” Zaslav said in a statement.
Still, he added, “it’s no surprise that the significant value of our portfolio is receiving increased recognition by others in the market.”
Equity analysts with MoffettNathanson said potential bidders for all or parts of Warner Bros include Paramount Skydance, Comcast and Sony. Tech giants such as Amazon, Apple and Netflix, all of which produce streaming content, are less likely to explore a deal, according to the the investment advisory firm.
“[W]e do expect the demand for Warner Bros. streaming and studio to command a premium multiple,” the analysts said in a note to investors. “Whether multiple bidders emerge for just these assets will likely determine if the price can reach levels high enough to move forward with this alternative plan.”
