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SAVE $250: The MacBook Air laptop, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256SSD) is on sale at Amazon for just $749, down from the usual price of $999. That's a 25% discount and the lowest price we've ever seen for these specs.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749.00 at Amazon
$999.00 Save $250.00 Get Deal

MacBooks have long been considered some of the best options around, especially for creatives. But with only 8GB of RAM, the MacBook Air didn't fit the bill for everyone. Thankfully, Apple remedied the problem earlier this year by introducing the 16GB version of the MacBook Air. If you've been considering this upgrade, check out this epic sale price today.

As of Nov. 14, the 13-inch MacBook Air (M2, 16GB RAM, 256SSD) is on sale for just $749 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $999. That's a savings of $250 and a massive 25% discount. The sale price is also the lowest we've ever seen on this model. Plus, the $749 price matches the sale price on the 8GB version which means you can get double the memory with the 16GB model for the same price.

The MacBook Air is the most affordable laptop offering from Apple, but it doesn't wimp out on features and functions. The M2 processor chip proves great for multi-tasking and helps give the laptop about 18 hours of battery life per charge. Plus, the upgraded 16GB of memory makes it better suited for gaming.

The 13-inch model can also be awesome if you travel from home to work or across the country since it weighs just 2.7 pounds. The MacBook Air features a MagSafe charging port, two Thunderbolt ports, and a headphone jack.

While we're still waiting on some items to drop in price for Black Friday, today's sale price of $749 on the MacBook Air is the lowest we've ever spotted which means you might want to snag this deal why it's still live and beat the rush of the holiday shopping season.

Parents and caregivers keeping a close eye on their children's activity have a new tool at their disposal, as Snapchat launches its new location alerts for monitored accounts.

The new feature, part of the platforms' teen safety-focused Family Center, will harness the app's popular Snap Map to alert parents when their teens are on the move — making its social map more akin to popular apps like Life360 and Find My.

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Location sharing is currently available to all users via the Snap Map, but the new tool allows parents to request their teen's live location at any moment, as well as share their own. Parents and caregivers can select up to three designated locations and receive alerts when members arrive or depart from those spots on the Snap Map. Account supervisors will also be able to see minor users' location sharing activity in Family Center — teens can only share locations with people in their friends lists.

The platform has steadily expanded its internal safety controls for young users — a response to ongoing concerns about youth safety and mental health on the platform, as the app hooks new users with Gen AI tools and even integrated shopping.

In 2022, Snapchat launched Family Center, a monitoring tool that allows parents to view a minor users' interactions, make reports on their behalf, and limit screen time, similar to (but more limited than) parental monitoring apps like Bark. In 2023, the platform expanded this initiative to include safeguards against unwanted contact from stranger accounts and limit search discovery for teen users. It also blocks location sharing and defaults to the strictest content settings for minor accounts.

But it's problems have continued. Last month, the company was accused of allowing sextortion and grooming to proliferate on its app, part of a wave of lawsuits against social media platforms allegedly marketing their services to younger audiences despite knowing they are at risk. According to a lawsuit filed against Snapchat, the platform reportedly failed to accurately verify ages of users, address safety reports, or warn new users about the threat of sexual predation.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Nov. 14: OUR TOP PICK Apple MacBook Air (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 (save $250) Get Deal BEST TABLET DEAL Apple iPad Air (M2, 512GB, WiFi) $899 (save $200) Get Deal BEST KITCHEN DEAL SodaStream E-Terra Sparkling Water Maker Bundle $105.99 (save $74) Get Deal BEST HEADPHONES DEAL Sony WH-CH720N noise-cancelling headphones $79.99 (save $70) Get Deal

Early Black Friday deals are starting to pick up at Amazon, though the sale doesn't officially start until Nov. 21. So, if you're antsy to get your holiday shopping started, why wait? As of Nov. 14, there are plenty of deals worth grabbing, including on top brands like Apple and Sony.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. Don't see anything that sparks your interest? Check back at our picks from Nov. 12 and Nov. 13. Many of those are still live, including a record-low price on the Apple AirTags four-pack and a 41% price drop on the very impressive Samsung Galaxy Buds FE.

Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air (M2 chip, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749.00 at Amazon
$999.00 Save $250.00 Get Deal

Simply put, 8GB of RAM is just not enough for a MacBook. Typically, boosting the RAM to 16GB would cost you an extra $200, but since Apple decided to make 16GB the new standard, you can get an upgraded model for the same price. And if you want to save even more, opt for the slightly older M2 MacBook Air from 2022, which is on sale for just $749 instead of $999. That's the lowest price to date for the now-standard 16GB base model with 256GB of storage. Sure, it's not the latest and greatest MacBook on the market, but it's still a very solid laptop that Tech Reporter Alex Perry gave the Mashable Choice Award badge of honor. He praised its zippy M2 processor, rock-solid battery life, slim profile, and more than satisfying keyboard design.

Read our full review of the M2 MacBook Air.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air (M2, 512GB, WiFi) $899.00 at Amazon
$1,099.00 Save $200.00 Get Deal

If you're looking for a new tablet and like the color purple, the M2 iPad Air with 512GB of storage is down to a record-low $899 at Amazon. That's $200 or 18% in savings. Our favorite iPad for most people, the 2024 iPad Air offers powerful performance that can keep up with the big dogs — including some of our favorite laptops — and a battery life that's even better in real life than on paper. As Mashable's Kim Gedeon noted in her review, "The M2 chip brings sweet energy efficiency and a performance uptick."

Read our full review of the M2 iPad Air.

Opens in a new window Credit: SodaStream SodaStream E-Terra Sparkling Water Maker Bundle $105.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $74.00 Get Deal

Sparkling water lovers can start whipping up their own batches at home with this SodaStream E-Terra bundle, which includes the sparkling water maker, two 60L Co2 cylinders, three reusable carbonating bottles, and a two 40ml Bubly drops flavors. The E-Terra makes things super simple, with three preset carbonation levels and a one-touch electric design. It's usually $179.99, but as of Nov. 14, you can get the full bundle on sale for just $105.99. That's 41% in savings and its lowest price on record.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-CH720N noise-cancelling headphones $79.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $70.00 Get Deal

A direct replacement for the Sony WH-CH710N headphones — which our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) said "offer solid audio performance and active noise cancellation for a relatively affordable price" — the WH-C720N are on sale for just $79.99 at Amazon. That's 47% in savings and a record-low for this model. The new design is more inspired by the much more expensive WH-1000XM5s (which we love). They add some sound and noise-cancelling upgrades compared to their predecessor, boosting sensitivity in the drivers and increasing the dynamic range, yet keep the impressive 35-hour battery life (with ANC). They're not the fanciest noise-cancelling headphones on the market, but they're stylish, reliable, and budget-friendly.

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