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Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, but it doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing. There are plenty of deals to be had ahead of Labor Day weekend with brands like Apple, LG, Beats, and more on sale as we transition to fall.
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If you're looking for Rollbacks at Walmart, I've rounded up the best early Labor Day deals on popular tech devices -- including up to $300 off.
The AirPods 4 with Active Noise-Cancelation (ANC) are Apple's upper-midrange AirPods. We like these earbuds because they offer the best features of AirPods at a lower price, including transparency mode, Adaptive Noise-Cancellation, and Spatial Audio, making them the ideal AirPods for casual, everyday use.
Review: AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC
This is a solid midrange laptop that punches well above its price point, especially with this big discount. It's geared toward everyday users with diverse workflows, and delivers excellent battery life for those use cases.
As a business laptop, the OmniBook 5 handles video conferencing surprisingly well with crisp audio and nice video: HP's True Vision 1080p FHD webcam.
This smart thermostat from Google actually learns your habits and adjusts itself accordingly to match your preferred schedule. It has a wide range of compatibility, even in older homes with outdated heating and cooling systems.
Review: Google Nest Learning Thermostat
The Studio Pro is compatible with spatial audio on iOS via Bluetooth and delivers lossless audio when connected to a device via its USB-C port. You can even listen to lossless audio while charging the Studio Pro when it's connected to an Android phone.
Review: Beats Studio Pro Headphones
The picture quality is top-notch with the LG C6, offering some of the boldest and brightest colors we've seen in an OLED at our lab.
With seven pictures and four sound modes, you can mix and match to suit your space and personal preferences.
For 38% off, you can get this outdoor projector that also doubles as a portable gaming console, thanks to Samsung Gaming integration.
It comes preloaded with many streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video, and more, so you can sign in to your accounts quickly and start streaming.
Labor Day always falls on the first Monday of September. This year, it is on Monday, Sept. 7. However, you can expect deals leading up to and during the long weekend since it's a federal holiday.
ZDNET only writes about deals that capture our own interest -- devices and products we want, need, or would recommend not only to our readers, but to friends and family. Our experts look for deals at least 20% off (or hardly ever on sale), using established price-comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually worth your time.
We also examine customer reviews and rely on our own hands-on experience with new tech to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products we're recommending. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice and to make you aware of price drops so you can shop smarter.
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