Wirecutter - The best deals to shop for in November

Could you technically pop a kernel of corn with a hair straightener? Yes. Would we recommend it? Absolutely not. Try these methods instead. 

If so, you might be putting a great deal of stress on your body. We have a possible solution. A solid lumbar support pillow will relieve pressure on your spine, muscles, and joints.

Deal price: $100 | Street price: $150

These earbuds will keep the tunes going even during your most difficult workouts, thanks to their great sound, durable build, secure fit, and easy-to-use controls. In addition to the stellar audio quality, they have fantastic microphones for phone call clarity, and the rechargeable battery lasts nearly a full workday on a single charge.

Deal price: $800 | Street price: $900

If you want a device that combines the portability of a tablet with the power, flexibility, and full-sized keyboard of a laptop, there’s no perfect solution. However, Apple’s 11-inch iPad Pro is the best choice for most creative work, and has decent keyboard and trackpad support in a pinch. The iPad Pro has a faster processor and a more capable camera than any other iPad, plus a great-looking screen and access to a wide library of apps.

Deal price: $150 | Street price: $220

The absolute best picture and sound quality still comes from physical discs. If you want movies to look and sound their best through your high-performance 4K TV and surround-sound system, we recommend pairing them with this Panasonic Blu-ray player. Our top pick offers the cleanest 4K upscaling for Blu-ray and DVD discs, and provides the most detail without introducing extra noise into the picture.