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  "id": 3311416,
  "title": "The best early Labor Day Costco deals 2026: TVs, smartwatches, Apple devices, and more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/the-best-early-labor-day-costco-deals-2026-tvs-smartwatches-apple",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-25T16:57:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ZDNet",
    "slug": "zdnet",
    "url": "https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-early-labor-day-costco-deals-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Labor Day weekend is fast approaching, and with it comes the opportunity to snag some fantastic deals at Costco. As a member myself, I'm excited to share my top picks for the best early Labor Day offers at the popular wholesale retailer.\n\nFirst up, if you're in the market for a new TV, the LG C6 OLED model is the one to get. Rated as one of the best OLED TVs on the market, it recently won both an Editors' Choice award and a ZDNET Lab Award for its impressive color performance. And the cherry on top? Costco is offering a free $150 Costco shop card when you purchase this LG TV now through August 30.\n\nAnother standout deal is on high-performance SSDs, specifically the Lexar Viper RGB. Designed with gamers, professionals, and creatives in mind, this SSD boasts lightning-fast speeds and is compatible with desktop computers, laptops, and even the PlayStation 5. It's a must-have for anyone looking to upgrade their storage capacity affordably.\n\nFor audio enthusiasts, the AirPods Pro 3 are a top choice. These updated earbuds come with advanced software features, new health-tracking capabilities, outstanding noise cancellation, and an improved transparency mode. They're also the best AirPods for daily use according to our testing.\n\nIf you're a fan of bone conduction headphones, Shokz's OpenRun Pro 2 is a solid option. With up to 8 hours of battery life, quick charging, a lightweight design, and excellent noise-canceling capabilities, they're perfect for those who prefer a different listening experience.\n\nFor those looking to upgrade their home entertainment setup, the Bose SoundLink Home Bluetooth speaker is an excellent choice. Its sleek, premium design, combined with great sound quality, makes it a standout option among the many plastic speakers on the market. Audio reviewer Jada Jones gave it high praise for its overall performance.\n\nLastly, if you're looking to enhance your home security, the M5 MacBook Pro is a fantastic bundle deal. Priced well and featuring Apple Silicon, this high-end model comes with 16GB of unified memory, a 1TB SSD, and a stunning 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display. It's ideal for content creators, designers, or any professional who needs a reliable, powerful machine.",
  "summary": "Summer may be ending, but Costco deals are heating up in time for Labor Day: Save big on electronics, home essentials, and more now.",
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      {
        "outlet": "ZDNet",
        "title": "The best early Labor Day 2026 laptop deals: Apple, Lenovo, Dell, and more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/the-best-early-labor-day-2026-laptop-deals-apple-lenovo-dell-and-more",
        "published": "2026-08-25T15:55:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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