Watch CBS News

Tech Deals & Buying Guides

CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms.

The best PS5 games of 2024: Your ultimate pre-order guide

Pre-order our favorite upcoming PlayStation 5 games of 2024, from 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' to 'Skull and Bones'.

Jan 30

Get a $200 Amazon gift card with Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra pre-order

Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, get a $200 Amazon gift card

Discover how to get a free memory upgrade, plus up to a $200 Amazon gift card.

Jan 25

The 5 best home theater speakers in 2024

Elevate your home entertainment with our selection of the best home theater speakers of the year.

Jan 24

The best Valentine's Day gifts for gamers

These top gifts for gamers will put you on the leaderboard

Our picks for gamers include stuff they've never heard of -- unless they've heard of performance thumbsticks

Jan 23

This Bose Smart Soundbar is $100 off ahead of this weekend's NFL Conference Championship games

Upgrade your living room audio situation with a new soundbar for crystal clear sound and booming bass.

Jan 22

The 5 best budget laptops for 2024

If you need a laptop but don't want to spend a fortune, we've got you covered

Jan 18

Apple Watch Series 9 is back: Where to find one now

Certain models of Apple Watch disappeared thanks to a legal dispute, but now they're back -- with changes

Jan 18

Is the Microsoft Surface a tablet or a laptop? What to know

Choose the Microsoft Surface that's right for you before spending your hard-earned cash.

Jan 16

The 5 best Wi-Fi mesh systems in 2024

Establish a reliable and secure whole-house connection with our picks for the best mesh Wi-Fi systems of 2024.

Jan 11

The 5 best home cameras for 2024

The best home security cameras are inexpensive, easy to operate, and can work in conjunction with other smart-home security gear. Discover our top 5 picks for the best home cameras.

Jan 10

The 5 best tablets for streaming for 2024

Settle in with your favorite TV shows and movies with the perfect tablet for streaming all the content you could ever want.

Jan 8

Save big on a Kindle Scribe e-reader -- and get a free Amazon gift card

Here's how to get the Amazon Kindle Scribe for 21% off.

Jan 4

The 5 best Chromebooks for 2024

Discover our top picks for the best Chromebooks and how you can save a ton of cash by forgoing a full-featured Windows laptop.

Jan 3

LG 65-Inch Class UQ7570 Series 4K Smart TV

Get 32% off this 65-inch LG smart TV -- in plenty of time for the big NFL game

Amazon currently has this 65-inch LG smart TV on sake for 32% off, bringing the price down to just $427

Jan 3

Trick out your den for the big NFL game for under $900

Our in-house tech experts put together this discounted TV and surround-sound bundle, so you can watch the big game at home on a big-screen TV with immersive sound.