Why is it that every Black Friday we go through the same charade? Apple drops a “great” deal on their iPads, now boasting the fancy iPadOS 26 update, and everyone loses their minds! Sure, they make it sound like this tablet is now a Swiss army knife of tech—more versatile, they claim. But come on! Are we really going to pretend that a discount on overpriced gadgets is groundbreaking?

Let’s get real here: it’s a clever marketing ploy wrapped in shiny packaging. Apple fans are still lining up, convinced that this time, this device will revolutionize their lives. Spoiler alert: it won’t. I can’t help but roll my eyes every time I see people praising these so-called “deals.” Sure, the new features might be nice, but how often do we genuinely need them? I bought the last model, and honestly, I hardly use half the features! It’s all about keeping us tethered to their ecosystem while their profit margins soar.

So, before you empty your wallet for another sleek piece of aluminum that won’t change your life as promised, ask yourself: is this really worth it, or am I just another pawn in Apple’s game? Think