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Apple released iOS 17 with new features and improvements, like StandBy mode and upgrades to autocorrect. One of the new, hidden features can help you take care of your eyes; it’s called Screen Distance.

This feature warns you when you’re holding your iPhone or iPad too close to your face, sort of like having a parent tell you to sit farther back from the television or computer screen. Although having a screen near your face might not harm your eyes, it could stress and irritate them, according to health organization Cedars-Sinai. Thankfully, this new iOS 17 feature aims to help you reduce eyestrain, and according to Apple, it could even lower the risk of myopia, or nearsightedness.

Here’s how to turn Screen Distance on and give your eyes a break.

Read more: Screen Time Matters When IT Comes to Your Eye Health

Turn on Screen Distance

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Screen Time.
3. Tap Screen Distance.

Then you’ll see two screens explaining what Screen Distance is and how it works. Tap Continue on both screens, and Screen Distance automatically turns on after these screens. Both screens appear only the first time you go into Screen Distance.

Now, after holding your iPhone too close to your face for a few minutes, your screen gets blocked by a message reading, “iPhone May Be Too Close.”

Your screen remains blocked until you hold your iPhone farther away. Then, your screen shows a check mark, and you have to tap Continue to remove the block.

Read more: How to Beat Eyestrain, According to Optometrists

Turning Screen Distance off

Screen Distance is a useful iOS feature that may reduce eyestrain and even decrease the risk of nearsightedness. However, if you find the warnings more annoying than helpful, here’s how to turn Screen Distance off.

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Screen Time.
3. Tap Screen Distance.
4. Tap the toggle next to Screen Distance.

Now you can go back to holding your iPhone as close to your face as you want without interruption from your phone — or your parents.

For more information on iOS 17, check out my review of iOS 17 and our iOS 17 cheat sheet.

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Traveling can be a lot of fun but it can also get very expensive, especially when you factor in airfare. Of course, there are a ton of great deals out there, but they can sometimes be hard to find, especially if you don’t have much time to go looking. That’s where Dollar Flight Club can be a big help, since it finds and collects all the deals for you so you don’t have to spend a bunch of your time looking. And right now, there’s a Cyber Monday deal where you can score a lifetime membership for just $50 at StackSocial, which is a 94% savings from the regular cost.

The Dollar Flight Club Premium Plus plan gives you access to savings on flights in business, premium economy and economy seating, and includes both domestic and international deals. Once you sign up and add your home airports (choose up to four departing airports) you’ll get instant alerts via email and can book whenever and wherever using the web or the app, which is available for iOS and Android devices.

Plus, you can get perks and discounts of up to 50% off from various partners, including Babbel, Acanela Expeditions and Huckberry, as well as access to a variety of travel tips from DFC experts to help you plan your next adventure. If high flight prices have been stopping you from booking the vacation of your dreams, now’s the time to invest in a service that can help you find the best discounts, curated and delivered directly to you. Also, be sure to check out some of these other StackSocial Cyber Monday Deals.

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With VR becoming such a big thing these days, a lot of companies are aiming for standalone headsets that don’t require you to have a fancy, high-end PC. That means that they are much more affordable, and probably the best pick right now is the Meta Quest 2. While the Meta Quest 3 has since hit shelves, its library isn’t that big and it’s a lot more expensive than the Quest 2, which is why the older version still holds the top spot on our list of the best VR headsets. Luckily, it also has a great post-Cyber Monday deal on it from Amazon, knocking $50 off the price and bringing it down to $250 from $300. The $50 discount applies to both the 128GB version and the 256GB version, so you can go whichever capacity suits you best.

While the Meta Quest 3 has newer hardware, the software experience still hasn’t caught up, according to CNET expert Scott Stein. Therefore, the Quest 2 is still the right VR headset to pick up if you’re looking for an affordable, self-contained unit. It can perform a lot of similar productivity functions to the upgraded model, such as pairing with a keyboard, getting phone notifications, holding meetings, and so on and costs half as much.

That said, the AR cameras on the Quest 2 are only black and white, so it doesn’t have as good of an overall AR experience as the Quest 3. Under the hood, it has the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chip which gives you enough power to use the Quest 2 on its own, although you can connect it to your PC to gain an extra bit of processing power if you want or need it. What really makes the Quest 2 such a standout, though, is the game support, of which there are an absolute ton, and what makes the Quest 2 a more enticing buy than the Quest 3.

Of course, if you aren’t convinced and would still like to go with the newest Meta headset, you can check out these Quest 3 deals, or the wider Amazon Cyber Monday sale for some potential alternatives.

If you’re in the market for a new TV, Cyber Monday is certainly one of the best times of the year to buy one. But there are almost too many choices, and Cyber Monday TV deals are already cropping up everywhere. If you’re struggling with which one to go for, you’ll be happy to know our favorite TV on the market in 2023 is seeing huge savings at Amazon — making your decision much easier. Our TV experts have pegged the TCL QM8 as the best TV overall thanks to its excellent image quality, brightness and contrast. Bonus: Several sizes are eligible for hundreds in savings.

Amazon’s prices start at just $900, and while the product page doesn’t make the discount clear, this is the lowest this 65-inch TV has ever gone. Until the last couple of months, it rarely deviated from its $1,300 retail price. If you’d like a bigger screen, three larger variants are also discounted: the 75-inch for $1,398, the 85-inch for $2,000 and the 98-inch for $5,998. The 75-inch model is a particularly appealing deal, not just because it’s our favorite TV in this size class, but because it’s seeing the biggest savings at over $900 off.

The TCL QM8 implements mini-LED technology, which is similar to traditional LEDs, except it uses millions of tiny LEDs that can be controlled more granularly. That gives the panel a better overall brightness and contrast ratio while keeping costs down compared with an OLED panel. The image fidelity is also better thanks to the HDR tech the TCL QM8 supports, including HDR10, HDR10 Plus and HLG. If you’re unfamiliar with that last one, HLG is an HDR standard used by some broadcasters, especially in sports, so if you love keeping up with your favorite team, you’ll be able to see games in HDR — a nifty feature.

Another thing that makes the TCL QM8 an excellent TV for action-packed content is the 120Hz base refresh rate. More frames mean a smoother overall experience, and unlike motion-smoothing technology, a high base refresh rate doesn’t give a strange feel that puts off some viewers. The higher base refresh rate also makes this an excellent TV if you’re gaming on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or a high-end gaming PC.

As for the smart TV platform, the TCL QM8 uses Google TV, which is excellent if you’re in the Google ecosystem, although you can change that by grabbing a streaming device from another brand. And if you think the TCL QM8 is still a bit too pricey, there are some other, more budget-friendly Cyber Monday TV deals you can check out.

There are a ton of great Cyber Monday deals on big-ticket items like laptops or TVs that can save you hundreds of dollars, but if you’re looking to stock up on family laughs, it’s the little deals that often make the biggest impact. For my family, that was the case with Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, an unassuming card game packed with potential hilarity.

Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza might be the most fun I’ve had with a card game since forever, and it made our recent vacation very memorable. And now you can pick it up for yourself at a special $8 price.

We took Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza to the poolside in Crete and everyone must have thought we had enjoyed the all-inclusive drinks a little too much. It’s impossible to play this game without shouting, laughing and sometimes even crying — again, maybe that was just me — at how much fun it can be. And the best part? It’s just so simple.

Each player puts down a card and says “Taco,” “Cat,” “Goat,” “Cheese” and “Pizza” in order. If the word matches the card, the last person to slap their hand down has to pick up all the cards — with some special cards and actions I won’t spoil for you. The person who run out of cards first wins. Simple, right? And yes, dear reader, I always finished with the most. I do indeed suck at this game.

But you know what? It doesn’t matter, because it’s so fun that I don’t care. I sincerely hope that you’re better at Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza than I am but, frankly, you won’t care if you aren’t, either.

Picking up a new pair of wireless headphones can be an expensive business, but Cyber Monday is here to help lighten the load. The Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones are generally accepted to be among the best around, and right now is the perfect time to pick a pair up with Amazon offering a deal that saves $20 more than the previous Black Friday best price.

This all means that ordering a new pair of Sony WH-1000XM4 today will cost you just $228, a huge saving of $120 off the original price. And what’s more, you get the chance to pick from three different colors including the lovely blue that you should absolutely choose over the white and black.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones pack a 30-hour battery life with support for quick charging that turns just 10 minutes of charge time into five hours of music playback. Controlling the headphones is a cinch thanks to touch-sensitive controls on the earcup, and there’s even support for activating a voice assistant as well. Answering phone calls and all the usual standard features are of course present as you might expect.

What makes the Sony WH-1000XM4 stand above the rest is of course that best-in-class active noise canceling technology, making these a great option for anyone who needs to be able to tune out noise on an airplane, bus, or even a busy office. And all while saving a ton of money, too.

Be sure to check out our collection of the best Amazon Cyber Monday deals if a new pair of headphones isn’t for you, but be quick — the Cyber Monday fun ends tonight and these deals could well do the same.

Walmart kicked off its official Cyber Monday deals on Sunday, Nov. 26 so by the time Monday morning hits, the sale is well under way. Whether you’re shopping for that perfect holiday gift or you’re hoping to score on a big-ticket item like a new TV or laptop, Walmart isn’t showing any signs of slowing down when it comes to discounts.

Walmart offers a huge variety of items, so finding the best prices can be daunting. Our team of more than a dozen shopping editors is working around the clock to call out the best bargains we find. Daily deals are cropping up, and with Walmart’s early Cyber Monday deals launched over the last couple of days, there are even more savings to be had, so keep an eye on this page, because we’re keeping it as up-to-date as possible to make sure you’re the first to see the best deals.

Best Walmart Cyber Monday deals overall

Walmart’s Cyber Monday deals are already live — even if you’re not Walmart Plus member. There are some stellar offerings available on tech and home goods, and these are the pick of the bunch according to CNET’s team of experts.

Best Walmart Cyber Monday tech deals

• PlayStation 5 + Spider-Man 2 bundle: $499 (save $61)
• Apple iPad (9th gen): $249 (save $80)
• Apple Watch SE: $179 (save $70)
• Roku LE streaming media player: $17 (save $8)
• Nintendo Switch Lite + Animal Crossing: New Horizons: $199 (save $60)
• PS5 DualSense controller: $49 (save $20)
• Roku Express 4K Plus: $25 (save $15)
• Acer Nitro 27-inch gaming monitor: $145 (save $114)
• HP DeskJet 3772 wireless printer: $49 (save $45)
• Roconia 5G Wi-Fi Bluetooth movie projector: $140 (save $230)
• Topvision mini projector with 100-inch screen: $66 (save $134)
• JBL Charge 4 portable Bluetooth speaker: $89 (save $40)
• Apple Watch Series 9: $329 (save $70)
• Xbox Series X Diablo 4 bundle: $439 (save $121)
• Bose Quiet Comfort 2 noise-canceling earbuds: $199 (save $80)
• Bose Quiet Comfort over-ear noise-noise canceling headphones: $249 (save $100)
• Anker PowerLine Select Plus 6-foot Lightning cable: $6 (save $9)
• JBL Clip 4 portable Bluetooth speaker: $45 (save $35)
• Samsung 65-inch CU7000B 4K TV: $428 (save $50)
• Nikon Z50 mirrorless camera bundle with lens, accessories and tripod: $920 (save $1780)
• Sony 75-inch Bravia XR 4K HDR smart TV: $898 (save $600)
• Samsung 55-inch The Frame LSO3B smart TV: $978 (save $522)

Best Walmart Cyber Monday home deals

• Cafe C7Cesas 94.6-ounce countertop espresso machine: $379 (save $300)
• Solo Stove Ranger 2.0 smokeless fire pit with stand: $185 (save $80)
• Shark IQ 2-in-1 RV2402WD robot vacuum and mop: $188 (save $262)
• Blackstone 22-inch Adventure Ready propane griddle: $97 (save $50)
• Costway 7.5-quart stand mixer: $96 (save $83)
• Hart 20-volt 4-tool bundle: $98 (save $80)
• Eufy Clean L50 SES: $198 (save $301)

• Intex Durabeam inflatable queen mattress: $49 (save $29)
• Renpho HEPA large room air purifier: $60 (save $60)
• Frigidaire 7 cubic foot chest freezer: $159(save $69)
• Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless vacuum cleaner: $280 (save $240)
• Dyson V15 Detect Absolute: $500(save $250)
• Cricut Joy smart machine: $150(save $115)
• Cricut Explore Air 2 with vinyl and tools: $169(save $80)
• Ninja Foodi smart XL 4-in-1 indoor grill with 4-quart air fryer: $119(save $80)
• Costway 15-drawer rolling storage cart: $66 (save $99)
• Emeril Lagasse power air fryer oven: $79(save $90)
• KitchenAid Deluxe 4.5 quart tilt stand mixer: $259(save $141)

Best Walmart Cyber Monday toy deals

• KidKraft large wooden play kitchen: $99 (save $57)
• Barbie Malibu House playset: $69 (save $30)
• Lego Classic 790-piece set: $32 (save $16)
• Codenames board game: $12 (save $4)
• Sorry classic family board game: $10 (save $2)
• Goplus 40-inch flying saucer swing: $30 (save $49)
• Barbie and Pet Boutique playset: $19 (save $22)
• Melissa and Doug 100 wooden blocks playset: $18 (save $10)
• Ticket to Ride strategy board game: $27 (save $21)
• Nintendo Switch Lego Star Wars: $15 (save $45)
• Paw Patrol Chase Split Second 2-in-1 police cruiser with figures: $15(save $10)
• Melissa and Doug Learn to Play toy piano: $35 (save $60)
• Hot Wheels Monster Trucks set of 8: $20(save $29)
• Waisart play kitchen: $50(save $120)
• Hot Wheels Mega Garage race track and playset: $35 (save $30)

Best Walmart Cyber Monday fashion, beauty and fitness deals

• Salvatore Ferragamo gray gradient rectangular women’s sunglasses: $59 (save $336)

• Men’s Izod puffer vest: $20 (save $50)
• Vonmay women’s fuzzy slippers: $15 (save $18)
• Empire Cove knit beanie: $8 (save $7)
• PatPat baby and toddler hooded puffer coat: $22 (save $16)
• Michael Kors Mercer women’s pebbled crossbody: $75 (save $323)
• Michael Kors Rosemary large women’s shoulder bag: $148 (save $210)
• Fit Rx adjustable dumbbells: $150 (save $100)
• Echelon Connect Sport indoor exercise bike: $297(save $403)

When is Walmart’s Cyber Monday sale?

Walmart kicked off its Cyber Monday sale on Sunday, Nov. 26 at 4 p.m. ET for Walmart Plus members. members and 7 p.m. ET for the general public. So by the time Cyber Monday, Nov. 27, arrives deals will already be well underway.

Are Walmart Cyber Monday deals available both in-store and online?

Walmart’s Cyber Monday is a virtual event, allowing customers to browse the virtual aisles on the website and the app. While there may be some prices also available in-store, Walmart makes no guarantees. The deals are primarily online exclusives, but you can arrange for items to be delivered to your local store for in-store or curbside pickup or opt to have them sent straight to your door. Walmart does not offer rain checks for the Cyber Monday deals.

Black Friday has come and gone, but Walmart’s Cyber Monday sale is here, with tons of great holiday deals on toys, TVs, earbuds, robot vacuums, gaming monitors and more.

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite current Walmart deals below, all of which are still on sale at the price indicated as of the time of this writing. (A couple of products have gone out of stock, and are marked as such at the bottom.) But don’t delay: Stock is limited, and most sale prices end tonight!

Out of stock

These earlier deals are currently out of stock.