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Snag the the DJI Mic Mini Kit for a Record-Low Price of $79 for Black Friday

Creators, podcasters or anyone who wants better audio on their calls and recordings have a chance to grab a great Black Friday bargain.

Whether you’re a YouTuber, a podcaster or you just want better audio on your FaceTime calls with the grandkids, a good microphone can make all the difference. Right now there’s a fantastic deal on one of the most popular microphones from DJI.

I’ve spotted the DJI Mic Mini for just $79 at Amazon right now — that’s a $90 savings. This early Black Friday deal won’t last, so make sure you get the mic now. The DJI Mic Mini kit includes two wireless lavalier mics that conveniently clip onto shirts or jackets, so you and a friend can record better audio.

These DJI mics have omnidirectional recording that captures voices clearly. And a wireless receiver works with your mics up to 400 meters (1,312 feet) away.

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With Bluetooth, DJI OsmoAudio or USB connectivity options, you can always finish your video or keep streaming without a hitch. The mics’ battery life can also reach up to 48 hours, so you can spend more time creating and less time charging your equipment.

This kit includes two mics, a charging case, a mini receiver, windscreens, a USB cable, a 3.5mm camera audio cable and a mini carrying pouch. Best of all, these mics can be used with iPhones and Androids.

Why this deal matters

DJI is known for its high-quality drone cameras and accessories. This DJI Mic Mini kit includes everything needed to capture high-quality audio directly onto your smartphone. The mics are perfect for calls, streaming and content creation. This kit includes two lav mics and every accessory you need to get to work for $90 off. So, the deal is a must for budding creatives on a budget.

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Apple’s New Smart Home Display Delayed Until Fall Over Siri Issues

It has been nearly a year and a half since the company announced the AI-powered product.

Your home could get smarter with Apple’s Siri, but it will have to wait a few more months. Bloomberg reported the iPad-shaped AI home hub won’t be ready until September, several months after the company was hoping to launch it this spring. Apple engineers first need to complete work on a new and improved Siri assistant for the home device, code-named J490, according to Bloomberg.

Apple was hoping to release J490 this month, along with a slew of other new devices, including the iPhone 17e, MacBook Neo, MacBook Air M5, new Pro models, and iPad Air M4. Apple first teased the smart home display in November 2024.

A representative for Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Siri is Apple’s virtual assistant that uses voice recognition and AI to fulfill a variety of tasks and commands, along with intriguing uses. You might use Siri to find your iPhone — «Hey Siri, where are you?» — or to hear the weather forecast — «Siri, what will the weather be today?» Siri is available on iPhones, MacBooks and iPads. It was launched in 2011 as a feature of the iPhone 4S.

As CNET reported last month, Apple engineers have struggled to push the upgraded Siri assistant out the door. It isn’t fast enough, gets confused by complex commands and doesn’t interact well with other Apple AI models. The company is also wrestling with how much personal data to access to inform the AI, and the new Siri is not yet able to complete in-app tasks, such as finding a photo and posting it to socials, all with one command.

It has been nearly two years since Apple announced that it would give Siri a major upgrade. In the meantime, competitors like Alexa Plus and Gemini for Home have entered the marketplace.

Tech tester Jon Rettinger, whose YouTube channel has 1.66 million subscribers, says the repeated delays in upgrading Siri can «erode» confidence in Apple’s ability to keep up in the AI race.

«Apple as a whole is still one of the strongest companies on the planet. But their AI play is clearly the weakest link in an otherwise very strong chain,» Rettinger told CNET.

Rettinger said he has had issues getting Siri to complete basic commands, such as setting two alarms at the same time, and that it’s a bit of «a mess» right now.

«Having said that, the iPhone has such massive market penetration that I’m not sure it will actually matter in the end. Which is kind of wild when you think about it,» Rettinger said.

Facial recognition for residents

The hardware for the forthcoming smart home display has already been finished. It resembles an iPad and can be either attached to a wall or rest on a half-domed-shaped base, the Bloomberg report said.

The device will be equipped with facial recognition, so when residents walk up to it, they will be shown personalized data such as music preferences, news headlines, appointments, reminders, tasks and so on.

The screen interface will include a bunch of circular app icons, similar to the display on an Apple Watch. The Bloomberg report said the smart home display will be the first of several home devices by Apple. Future products include a tabletop robotic limb with a 9-inch screen, a smart security camera and a Face ID-enabled smart doorbell.