Top Tech Picks for You on Singles' Day
Singles' Day is here—an annual celebration of being single, and for many, the ultimate opportunity to indulge in massive online shopping sprees.
Originally started in the 1990s by university students in China as a celebration of being single - with the date 11/11 representing four "ones," symbolizing single people - it has since evolved into the world's largest online shopping day, reportedly gathering $156.4 billion in sales last year, according to Queue-it, far surpassing Black Friday's $9.8 billion per Sender and Cyber Monday's $12.4 billion in sales, as reported by DemandSage.
The event is majorly backed by Alibaba, a global online marketplace that connects businesses with suppliers, manufacturers, and wholesalers, and has been that way since 2009 and is celebrated on November 11 through a 24-hour shopping extravaganza that features massive discounts across various categories, including electronics, fashion, home goods, and more.
For Single's Day celebrations, everyone, including those who are not single can participate by catching some of the best deals for gifts to get their single friends, luckily for you, we've got all that, and more, covered right here on Techloy.
That said, here are some of our top tech picks for you on Singles Day.
1) ThinkBook 16 Gen 6 Intel (16″)
If you're in the market for a new PC, Lenovo has got you covered with the latest deal on its ThinkBook 16 Gen 6 Intel. This 16-inch screen laptop promises an all-day battery life and can handle almost anything you throw at it with its Core i5 processor and Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics.
It has 16GB RAM and 512GB storage and would normally go for $1,519.00 but right now, it's 56% off and is available at $668.36
2) Suunto 5 Peak GPS Sports Watch Black
It's finally winter season again and many are looking to keep up that fitness scheme in preparation for all the major outside summer plans. To monitor your progress, Decathlon is currently offering their Suunto 5 Peak GPS Sports Watch at 30% off its usual price, dragging it down from its initial $329.00 to $229.00
The watch also promises a 20-hour battery life and a durable and waterproof frame, capable of standing strong with you as you run those miles or take your final lap around the park.
3) Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds
If you're like me and you're also a sucker for music, this quick deal is probably for you too
The Apple AirPods are something many are all too familiar with. It promises a 24-hour battery life (with the charging case) and high-quality sound, thanks to Apple's H1 Headphone chip. It should also go without saying that it works best with an iPhone as it can also be used to call up Siri while being relatively easy to set up.
Its sound isolation feature makes it all the more pleasant for you in your own space on singles day. Originally going for $129.00, it is now 31% off and is going for $89.00
4) 55" QLED 4K QE1D Tizen OS Smart TV (2024)
Samsung has also decided to craft a little present for singles day. For a limited time, the company has decided to slash the price of its 55-inch QLED display 4K Smart TV.
Now, its price has gone down from $680.00 to $480.00
5) Galaxy Tab S9 FE (WiFi)
And finally, this tablet has a 10.9-inch display and is fitted with 6GB RAM and 128GB Memory. According to Samsung, it gives you that “stunning view” with 90Hz LCD screen.
Usually, this would go for about $623.00, but right now, you can get it for just $540
Conclusion
Singles Day represents not just a shopping event but a cultural phenomenon that reflects changing consumer behaviours and the growing power of e-commerce.
For shoppers looking to score significant savings on a wide array of products, it remains an unmissable opportunity each year.