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In a sea of midsize SUVs that all follow the same script, the Toyota Crown Signia shows up with its own vibe. It’s not chasing size, speed, or off-road bragging rights—it’s chasing comfort and polish.

SAVE UP TO 20%: Amazon is offering up to 20% off select branded gift cards for Black Friday — including Apple, Fandango at Home, Taco Bell, Petsmart, Google Play, and more.

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Not sure what to get for someone on your list this year? In this economy, we think anyone and everyone will appreciate the classic gift card. And while scouring the major retailers for the best Black Friday deals, we discovered Amazon is having a branded gift card sale.

As of Nov. 28, aka Black Friday, you can score up to 20% off select branded gift cards at Amazon — including top brands, stores, and restaurants like Apple, Google Play, Fandango, Petsmart, and Applebees. Most gift cards included in the sale are for either $50 or $100. Some offer direct savings, while others offer savings in the form of promotional credits.

One thing to note: Many of these gift card offers are Lightning deals. That means once the little bar that reads "X% claimed" reaches 100, the deal will disappear.

Some of our favorite options include a $15 Amazon credit with $100 Apple gift card purchases, $50 gift cards for $40 from Fandango, Petco, California Pizza Kitchen, Spafinder, and Outback, and $100 Lowe's gift cards for $90. There were also notable deals on Uber Eats and Lyft gift cards, but those already sold out. So, be sure to keep an eye on that Lightning deal ticker and snag the Black Friday savings while you can.

We're in the thick of Black Friday season, and this year, the best Black Friday deals include record prices on Apple Watches, Samsung QLED TVs, Kindle e-readers, and PlayStation video games. Unfortunately, we haven't been particularly impressed with this year's crop of iPad deals, which are usually a mainstay of big sales events. Having tested the iPad Air and the new M5 iPad Pro for Mashable, I've been watching and waiting for price drops that just haven't come.

So, what gives?

Apple itself doesn't really do sales, but the big box retailers and Amazon always compete to offer the lowest possible prices on Apple products during events like Prime Day and Black Friday. Overall, there are some great deals on Apple products this year. All the new Apple Watches are on sale. AirPods now start at $69, which feels like someone made a mistake. And even the new M5 MacBook Pro is at a record price.

We were hoping to see one of Apple's older iPads go on sale for $250 for Black Friday, but so far we've been disappointed, and we don't expect any further price drops at this point. Check out our full guide to Black Friday iPad deals to get the download on the lowest price on every model. Or, keep reading to see the few iPad deals I do recommend shopping this year.

If you want the best possible price: 11-inch iPad (A16) for $274

This isn't a bad price for an iPad by any means, but in years past, the older, base iPads would go on sale for $250 during Black Friday, and we were hoping to see that again in 2025. However, $274 is still a fine price for an iPad. The base iPad has a large 11-inch display and comes in a few fun color options. We've had good experiences with this Apple tablet, and it's the right choice for budget shoppers this year. This is actually a record-low price for this iPad, but considering its age, we were hoping for a slightly bigger discount.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad 11-inch (A16 chip) $274 at Amazon
$349 Save $75   Get Deal If you're buying a gift (for yourself or a loved one): 11-inch iPad Air (M3)

The iPad Air is the tablet I recommend for most people. It's thin but powerful, with a zippy M3 chip and 12MP front and rear cameras. It also has TouchID for secure logins. This is a fantastic everyday tablet, but you can do more serious work on it if you like. (Personally, I prefer using tablets for gaming and streaming.) Upgrade to iPadOS 26, and you can enjoy the new Liquid Glass design, improved multitasking, and the ability to move windows around on the display.

The 11-inch version of this tablet is on sale at Amazon for $449, which is also a record price — just not a new record price. If you're buying an iPad as a tech gift (they make great Christmas gifts for moms, just saying), this is the model you should choose.

Read our guide to the best iPad tablets.

Opens in a new window Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M3) $449 at Amazon
$599 Save $150   Get Deal If you're a professional: Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5)

The newest iPad Pro is the second-coolest product I tested all year, second only to the new M5-equipped Apple Vision Pro. It's remarkably thin and light. It's even thinner than the iPad Air and iPhone Air. It also features a true HDR-capable OLED display that's truly stunning. Even in direct sunlight, the display is crisp and bright. In fact, this display is so advanced that professional film editors can use it to watch final cuts of their footage.

Of course, the key phrase in the name iPad Pro is "Pro." Its M5 chip will be wasted on the average user. For professional artists, developers, AI professionals, and photo and video editors, it's a dream device.

For Black Friday, you can save $100 on the full retail price, paying just $899. That's actually a decent discount on a product that was just released a couple months ago.

Read my full review of the M5 iPad Pro.

Opens in a new window Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable Apple iPad Pro 11 inch (M5) $899 at Amazon
$999 Save $100   Get Deal

See all of Amazon's deals on iPad accessories.

It's the First Quarter tonight, which means the Moon is half-illuminated and positioned 90 degrees from the Sun. This phase also marks the midpoint between the New Moon and the Full Moon.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Friday, Nov. 28, the moon phase is First Quarter. This means 53% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

The moon is half full tonight, so there's at least half of it ready to be gazed at. So, what can you see when you look up? According to NASA, without any visual aids you should be able to spot the Vaporum, Tranquillitatis, and Serenitatis Mares. With binoculars you'll also be able to spot the Endymion and Alphonsus Craters as well as the Mare Nectaris. If you have a telescope, pull it out to try and catch a glimpse of the Apollo 15 and 17 landing spots, and the Descartes Highlands.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on Dec. 4, which will be the last of three consecutive supermoons. The last full moon was on Nov. 5.

What are moon phases?

According to NASA, moon phases are what make up the lunar cycle, a repeating cycle that lasts around 29.5 days. These phases describe how the moon appears from Earth as it orbits our planet. We always see the same side of the moon, but the amount of sunlight illuminating it changes throughout its orbit. That’s why sometimes it looks full, sometimes half, and sometimes disappears entirely. There are eight moon phases:

New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

Manipulated videos, including ones related to politicians deemed "high-risk," don't have to be culled from Facebook feeds, according to Meta's Oversight Board — but they should at least be better labeled.

The decision Nov. 25 decision was spurred by a user who appealed to remove a viral video that appeared to show global demonstrations in favor of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Despite using mislabeled, erroneous footage to suggest there was a widespread pro-Duterte movement, Meta did not remove the post via its automated flagging process or further human review.

SEE ALSO: OpenAI denies allegations in teen death lawsuit

While the Oversight Board agreed that the video should have been escalated higher in the fact-checking process and labelled as particularly "high-risk" content, it still sided with Meta's choice to keep the video online because it did not specifically violate the company's political information guidelines. Meta prohibits misleading posts about voting locations, processes, and candidate eligibility.

The board encouraged the company to take concerted, viral misinformation campaigns seriously, writing that it is "imperative that Meta has robust processes to address viral misleading posts, including prioritizing identical or near-identical content for review, and applying all its relevant policies and related tools." Similar to other recent decisions from the board, it recommended Meta add a specific "High-Risk" label to videos with similar "because it contained a digitally altered, photorealistic video with a high risk of deceiving the public during a significant public event."

The decision aligns with the tech giant's shift away from stronger content moderation guidelines. The board has previously written in favor of social media companies using AI-powered, automated moderation to better address an onslaught of misinformation, within reason, and promoted more robust labelling of manipulated or AI-generated content as an additional guardrail. "Platforms should apply labels indicating to users when content is significantly altered and could mislead, while also dedicating sufficient resources to human review that supports this work," the board wrote in a previous blog post.

Meanwhile, Meta has slimmed down its human fact-checking team in favor of a global community notes program.

It’s no secret that smart light switches are better buys than smart light bulbs, but I don’t have any smart switches installed yet. That’s what led me to devise a delightfully devilish hack that still lets me use my existing light switches to turn on my smart bulbs in a pinch.

The best Black Friday Fire TV Stick deals at a glance: Best Fire TV Stick HD deal Amazon Fire TV Stick HD $17.99 (save $17) Get Deal Best Fire TV Stick 4K Select deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $19.99 (save $20) Get Deal Best Fire TV Stick 4K Plus deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $24.99 (save $25) Get Deal Best Fire TV Stick 4K Max Deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $34.99 (save $25) Get Deal

With Black Friday now up and running, there are almost too many deals to get your head around. That’s why we’re here to help by combing through leading retailers to find the best prices and products on offer. Something that always grabs the attention on Black Friday is the abundance of entertainment deals, including Amazon’s range of popular Fire TV Sticks.

If you’ve never used a Fire TV Stick before, it’s super simple. These little sticks hold the key to as much entertainment as you’ll ever need. Just plug the stick into your TV’s HDMI port and you’ll have access to over 1.8 million movies and episodes, with support for all your favorite streamers as well as free ad-supported channels, live TV, and music apps. The Fire TV Stick also comes armed with an Alexa-enabled remote — just tell Alexa which movies, shows, and channels to search for.

Here are the best Fire TV Stick deals in Black Friday 2025.

The best Black Friday Amazon Fire TV Stick HD deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick HD $17.99 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $17.00   Get Deal Why we like it

If you don't need your films and shows in 4K, the Amazon Fire TV Stick HD is the recommended (not to mention cheaper) alternative. At just $17.99 in the Black Friday sale — a 49% saving — it's the most affordable Fire TV Stick in the whole range. It does scale back on features slightly. There are no Xbox games here, for example. But if you're more concerned with just streaming movies and shows in HD, it's an absolute steal. You still get access to all the same streamers, channels, and music apps.

The best Black Friday Fire TV Stick 4K Select deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $19.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $20.00   Get Deal Why we like it

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is a mid-range option but packs plenty of features from the Max. The Select supports 4K, Xbox game streaming (though that feature is "coming soon"), and AI-assisted searching via Alexa. The downside is that this version has a slower WiFi technology — though WiFi 5 is perfectly acceptable for everyday streaming needs — and the basic storage of 8GB. The Fire TV Select is perfect for most households and is currently marked down by 50%.

The best Black Friday Fire TV Stick 4K Plus deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus $24.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $25.00   Get Deal Why we like it

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus, which has a full $25 off the usual price right now, gets its name for its plus-sized selection of features, including WiFi 6 support, Xbox games streaming, and superior Alexa search functions. It has half as much storage than the Max but that's really the only thing separating these two Fire Sticks. As with the other versions you'll have access to 1.8 million movies and episodes, which includes 400,000 free movies and episodes through ad-supported channels. You can also get the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus at Best Buy for the same price.

The best Black Friday Fire TV Stick 4K Max deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $34.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $25   Get Deal Why we like it

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is the premium version of the Fire TV Stick, with support for 4K content, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos audio, and WiFi 6E for smoother streaming. It also has a beefed-up storage of 16GB, which is double the storage of the other Fire TV Sticks. It gives you access to Xbox games, which you can stream without actually needing the console. You can also ask Alexa to search for the kind of thing you want to watch. If you want to watch action or a certain actor, just ask her and she'll find you the perfect movie using AI technology. You can also get the Fire TV Stick 4K Max at Best Buy and Target for the same price.

More Black Friday Fire TV deals

• Amazon Fire TV Cube — $89.99 $139.99 (save $101.99)

SAVE $45: The Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp is on sale for $54.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. This is $45 off its regular price, and its lowest price since last Black Friday.

Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp $54.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $45.00   Get Deal at Amazon

Black Friday is finally upon us, and that means we’ve got more deals coming. If you’re an avid Alexa user, you’ll want to check out the Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp. It’s compatible with other devices that work with Alexa, such as the Amazon Echo, so you can add voice controls to make your life more convenient.

You can customize the colors of each lamp segment, and they will all show simultaneously. With over 16 million colors and 85 different scene modes, there’s bound to be a lighting setup that you love. Its slick and minimalist design makes it a great family gift for the holidays.

This particular lamp provides up to 1000 lumens for daily lighting, and reaches 136 centimeters vertically. It comes with four aluminum light pole sections, one aluminum base, one silicone light strip, and a power adapter.

Don’t miss out on the Govvee RGBIC Floor lamp at this low price on Amazon. If you’re also looking for an Amazon Echo to pair it with, be sure to check out our breakdown of Amazon Echo deals this Black Friday.

Shop more of the best Black Friday deals at Amazon.

SAVE $110: Amazon has the Bird Buddy Pro Solar smart bird feeder on sale for just $189 on Black Friday. That's 37% off its list price of $299 and its best price ever.

Opens in a new window Credit: Birdbuddy Bird Buddy Pro Solar smart bird feeder $189 at Amazon
$299 Save $110 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal

While scouring the web for the best Black Friday deals, we had to call out Amazon's price drop on the Mashable mom-approved Bird Buddy Pro smart bird feeder. It makes a great gift for practically anyone in your life, and it's on sale for only $189 on Black Friday. That's $110 cheaper than usual, and according to our favorite price-tracking tool, it's the best price it's ever been.

More than your average bird feeder, the Bird Buddy Pro Solar features built-in sensors and an advanced HD+ camera to capture the feathered friends that visit your feeder in vibrant 5MP photos and 2K videos. It connects to an AI-powered birdwatching app that can identify bird species and even individual birds, so you'll know if the same cardinal or chickadee becomes a frequent flyer. It can also detect signs of illness and recognize any other animal visitors that may show up. The app will send alerts in real time when birds visit the feeder and highlight interesting facts about local species. While it doesn't require a subscription, there is one available that unlocks the ability to organize photo collections and share your photos with friends and family.

Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth bought one of these smart bird feeders for his mom last Christmas and noted that it was a hit. We regularly include it in gift guides, as it makes a great gift for family and friends of all ages. If you're at a loss for what to get someone on your list, the viral Bird Buddy smart bird feeder could certainly be a contender — especially at its record-low Black Friday price.

See more Black Friday deals on gifts and outdoor products.

Raspberry Pi OS has a new way to set the Wi-Fi network name and password, SSH access, and other options while you install it. The latest update switched to cloud-init, so setting up a Pi from scratch is more like other Linux systems.

You may have seen some articles in the Windows news (and there's a lot of it these days) talking about Microsoft doing everything it can to remove the option for a "local" account from Windows installations. If you've never had to go hunting for this option, you might wonder what the big deal is. However, even if it doesn't affect your directly, the fight to keep a local account option on Windows is an important one.

SAVE $50: The Shark FacialPro Glow skincare device is on sale for the first time ever this Black Friday. Save $50.99 at Amazon and get it for $349.

Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FacialPro Glow At-Home Hydro-Powered Facial System $349 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $50.99   Get Deal

It's super easy to find a good deal on Shark hair tools this Black Friday. Finding a good deal on a Shark skincare device, however... that's a taller order. While the Shark CryoGlow red light mask bundle that we saw on Prime Day isn't around, I did find one super rare Shark beauty deal in the sea of the best Black Friday deals: The Shark FacialPro Glow on sale for the first time ever, down to $349.

If you struggle with clogged pores, this unique hydro-powered at-home facial device should definitely be in your skincare arsenal — take it from someone who has the FacialPro Glow at home and watched it work on their sebaceous filaments in real time.

SEE ALSO: Black Friday: SharkNinja is giving away high-value free gifts just for buying these Shark or Ninja gadgets on sale

Admittedly, the $50 (13%) discount isn't exactly huge in the grand scheme of Black Friday discounts. But the FacialPro Glow hasn't even been out for two months yet, so I'm kind of surprised that it went on sale at all. That's also $0.99 cheaper than the price at SharkNinja website. And if weekly use of the FacialPro Glow could curb your frequency of in-office facials or extractions, it could pay for itself quickly.

The Shark FacialPro Glow really does mimic the Hydrafacial technique: The water tank and little suction nozzles work together to conduct legitimate deep cleansing through hydro-powered extractions of oil or dirt built up in your pores. The proof of the gunk that was hiding out in your skin is revealed in the second tank, which fills up with floaties made up of dead skin cells, excess sebum, makeup, whatever. The FacialPro Glow worked wonders on my chin and nose specifically, where I've had stubborn little black dots (presumably sebaceous filaments) for years.

The FacialPro Glow nozzle creates suction, then detaches with a little kiss sound. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable Imagine how good a metal gua sha straight out of the freezer would feel. That's the DePuffi. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

The included Shark DePuffi attachment is such a luxurious daily little treat, too. In the mornings and anytime after I exfoliate, I swap out the extraction attachment and click the Depuffi attachment onto the battery pack. It's like a stainless steel gua sha that can heat up or get really cold in seconds. Not only is the cool setting refreshing when I'm in zombie mode, but now, I don't feel ready for the day unless I snatch my jawline and cheekbones.

Black Friday is here, and as a consumer, it's totally overwhelming. You're getting inundated with so many deals from every single retailer, and it's hard to stay focused and find the best deals. Right now, we're focusing on one retailer's Black Friday sale: Walmart.

Walmart's best Black Friday deals at a glance: Apple AirPods 4 $69 (save $60) Get Deal Hisense 55-inch H5 Series 4K Roku TV $168 (save $110) Get Deal Magic Bullet Essential Blender $15 (save $24.99) Get Deal PlayStation 5 Digital Fortnite Flowering Chaos bundle (825GB) $399 (save $100.99) Get Deal Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.99 (save $30) Get Deal Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 40mm) $129 (save $120) Get Deal "Elden Ring" (PS5/PS4 and Xbox) $15 (save $44.99) Get Deal

While Amazon dominates the online space, Walmart is where you go to shop low prices in person. If you prefer to avoid shipping costs and want to go hands-on with products before buying, most Walmart stores will be open until 11 p.m. local time on Black Friday. That said, all of its Black Friday deals are also available online and on the Walmart mobile app, so feel free to shop from your couch instead.

SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Live updates on the latest deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and more

Here's everything you need to know about the Walmart Black Friday 2025 sale, including when the sale ends, whether the retailer price matches, and the best deals to shop.

When does Walmart's Black Friday sale end?

Walmart's Black Friday sale runs through Sunday, Nov. 30 at midnight ET. As mentioned, its holiday deals are available in stores, online, and on its mobile app.

On Dec. 1, Walmart will host a 24-hour Cyber Monday sale that takes place exclusively online.

Best Black Friday deals at Walmart

Here are the best Black Friday deals we've spotted at Walmart so far.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $69 at Walmart
$129.99 Save $60.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Fortnite Flowering Chaos bundle (825GB) $399 at Walmart
$499.99 Save $100.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Insect Collection 21342 $40 at Walmart
$79.99 Save $39.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: JLab JLab JBuds Lux Headphones $27 at Walmart
$79.99 Save $52.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Magic Bullet Magic Bullet Essential Blender with To-Go Lid $15 at Walmart
$39.99 Save $24.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD $549 at Walmart
$649 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 40mm) $129 at Walmart
$249 Save $120   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bandai Namco Entertainment "Elden Ring" (PS5/PS4 and Xbox) $15 at Walmart
$59.99 Save $44.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch H5 Series 4K Roku TV $168 at Walmart
$278 Save $110   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 85-inch S4 4K Roku TV $498 at Walmart
$698 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo Series Robot Vacuum and Mop $459.99 at Walmart
$749.99 Save $290   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson V12 Detect Slim $399.99 at Walmart
$729.99 Save $330   Get Deal Best Walmart Black Friday ad highlightsTV deals

• onn. 43-inch 1080P TV — $89

• Hisense 55-inch H5 Series 4K Roku TV — $168 $278 (save $110)

• Vizio 75-inch 4K TV — $348 $498 (save $150)

• Hisense 75-inch U6H Mini LED 4K TV — $478 $698 (save $220)

• TCL 85-inch S4 4K Roku TV — $498 $698 (save $200)

Apple deals

• Apple AirTag 4-pack — $62.99 $99 (save $36.01)

• Apple AirPods 4 — $69 $129.99 (save $60.99)

• Apple Pencil Pro — $94.99 $129 (save $34.01)

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $139 $239 (save $100)

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $199 $249 (save $50)

• Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $274 $349 (save $75)

• Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14 Bionic, WiFi, 256GB) — $349 $449 (save $100)

• Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $399.99 $549 (save $149.01)

Fitness tracker deals

• Fitbit Inspire 3 — $69.95 $99.95 (save $30)

• Garmin vívoactive 5 — $184.99 $299.99 (save $115)

Gaming deals

• Elden Ring (PS5/PS4, Xbox) — $15 $59.99 (save $44.99)

• WWE 2K25 (PS5) — $15 $69.99 (save $54.99)

• Madden NFL 26 (PS5) — $27.99 $69.99 (save $42)

• Little Nightmares III (Switch) — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10)

• Split Fiction (PS5) — $30 $49.99 (save $19.99)

• Star Wars Outlaws Gold Edition (Switch 2) — $30 $59.99 (save $29.99)

• Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe (Switch) — $30 $59.99 (save $29.99)

Laptop deals

• Acer Chromebook 315 (Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $109 $209 (save $120)

• Asus Vivobook Go 15 (Intel i3-N305, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS) — $219 $349.99 (save $130.99)

• HP Laptop 15 (Intel Core i5-1334U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $299 $589.99 (save $290.99)

• HP OmniBook 5 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $479 $979.99 (save $500.99)

• Acer Nitro V 15 (Intel Core i5-13420H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $599 $929 (save $330)

Robot vacuum deals

• Shark Matrix 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum — $200 $379.99 (save $179.99)

• Roborock Q10 X5+ — $249.99 $499.99 (save $250)

Headphone deals

• JBL Tune 520BT — $29.95 $59.95 (save $30)

• Beats Flex — $30.01 $69.95 (save $39.94)

• JBL Tune 670NC — $54.95 $109.95 (save $55)

• Beats Fit Pro — $149 $199.99 (save $50.99)

• JBL Tour One M2 — $149.95 $299 (save $149.05)

Deals on good gift ideas

• Owala FreeSip Special Edition (24 ounces) — $27.97 $34.97 (save $7)

• Fujifilm Instax Mini SE bundle with film, camera case, and frames — $65 $92.48 (save $27.48)

Does Walmart price match Black Friday deals?

No — Walmart won't price-match other retailers' Black Friday deals, and it doesn't offer retroactive price adjustments. However, if something you bought there recently gets cheaper later on during its Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales, you can always just return it and rebuy it. Under Walmart's extended holiday return policy, most items purchased in stores or online from Oct. 31 to Dec. 31 are returnable until Jan. 31, 2026.

Walmart Cyber Monday early access

Paid Walmart+ members got to shop the retailer's Black Friday sale five hours before everyone else, and they'll get the same opportunity ahead of its Cyber Monday sale. The deals will open to Walmart+ members in early access at 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 30.

If you haven't joined the Walmart+ program yet, Walmart has a promotion going on for new members. One-year subscriptions are just $49 (or 50% off) through Tuesday, Dec. 2. A Walmart+ membership comes with tons of other perks besides early access to its biggest sales, including free delivery, free access to either Paramount+ or Peacock, and gas discounts.

Opens in a new window Credit: Walmart Walmart+ (1-year membership) $49 at Walmart
$98 Save $49   Get Deal

It’s all over YouTube, TikTok, and other social media services—everyone wants to know how to turn off AI features in Google’s Gmail service. People are simply uncomfortable with the idea that an AI model is reading through their mail, training itself on their personal data.

Everyone has a retailer they're loyal to, and often it depends on what's closest to home. If Target happens to be your retailer of choice, then we've got some great news about their Black Friday sale. This year, Target's Black Friday sale kicked off early, bringing major discounts on Apple AirPods and TCL's dupe of The Frame.

Don't hold off too long on shopping — Target's Black Friday sale wraps up on Saturday, Nov. 29. While you can still shop the retailer's Cyber Monday sale online the days following, the in-store Black Friday shopping experience will wind down on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know about Target's Black Friday sale including its opening and closing hours, early access info, and the best deals to shop now.

When exactly is Target's Black Friday Sale?

This year, Black Friday takes place on Friday, Nov. 28, but Target's sale started long before that. Target's Black Friday sale officially runs from Sunday, Nov. 23 to Saturday, Nov. 29. However, Target will drop even more deals Nov. 27-29. After Black Friday wraps up, Cyber Monday starts on Sunday, Nov. 30 and runs through Monday, Dec. 1.

Target Circle 360 Black Friday early access

Like Walmart, Target is offering early access for its Target Circle 360 members. This gives members early access to select deals this shopping season. Here's a glimpse of what deals Target Circle 360 members get to shop before everyone else:

• Up to 50% off toys including brands like Jurassic World, Squishmallows and FAO Schwarz

• Up to 50% off sleepwear for all

• 40% off select Lego sets

• 40% off Wondershop holiday décor

• 40% off shoes and slippers for all

• 40% off beauty sets

• 40% off sweaters for all

• 40% off outerwear and cold weather accessories

• Up to 40% off men's & women's clothing from brands including Cupshe, Land's End, Coofandy and more

What is Target Circle 360? Opens in a new window Credit: Target Target Circle 360 $99.99 at Target
Join Target Circle 360 for $99.99 a year or $10.99 per month. Shop Now

Target Circle 360 is the retailer's paid membership program, unlike it's free Circle membership. Target Circle 360 charges $99 annually or $10.99 a month. Discounts on Circle 360 are available to Circle credit card holders, college students, and government assistance recipients, providing 50% off annual memberships.

Target Circle 360 membership gets you same-day delivery, free shipping, monthly freebies, early access to sales, and an extra 30 days on the return window.

What times does Target open on Black Friday?

Target brought back the in-person shopping experience this Black Friday. All Target stores closed on Thanksgiving (Nov. 27) and reopened today. On Friday, Nov. 28, Target stores opened at 6 a.m. local time and will close at their regular time (typically 10 p.m.). It's best to check your local store's hours ahead of time.

Target made waking at the crack of dawn to shop worthwhile this year, as the first 100 guests in line on Black Friday received a limited-edition iridescent tote filled with giveaways. Among those 100 totes, 10 lucky shoppers got an extra surprise inside, ranging in value from $99 to $350. Surprise gifts include Target Circle 360 membership, $100 Target GiftCard, Laifen Hair Dryer, Ninja Slushie machine or Beats Solo 4 headphones.

Additionally, for stores with Starbucks Cafés inside, customers can enjoy a sample of the new Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate.

Best Black Friday deals at Target

Target's Black Friday sale officially kicked off on Sunday, Nov. 23, meaning you could start shopping deals before the big day arrived. Now that Black Friday proper is finally here, we've rounded up the best deals you can shop at Target.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $69.99 at Target
$129.99 Save $60.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch NXTVISION Smart Frame QLED 4K Smart TV $799.99 at Target
$1,399.99 Save $600   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-canceling headphones $399.99 at Target
$459.99 Save $60   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fandango Fandango and Fandango at Home gift cards $80 at Target
$100 Save $20 Save 20% on $25 through $100 gift cards Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Target exclusive Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector's Set $41.99 at Target
$59.99 Save $18   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: PowerXL PowerXL Vortex Pro air fryer $49.99 at Target
$119.99 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Meta Quest 3S (128GB) $249.99
$299.99 Save $50 plus get a free $50 Target gift card Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Charge 6 $129.99 at Target
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Gaming deals

• Star Wars Outlaws (Xbox Series X) — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30)

• NBA 2K26 (PS5) — $29.99 $58.99 (save $29)

• MLB The Show 25 (Nintendo Switch) — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10)

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (PS5) — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35)

• Mafia: The Old Country (PS5) — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

• Meta Quest 3S 128GB Headset — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50 + $50 Target Gift Card)

• Meta Quest 3S 256GB Headset — $329.99 $399.99 (save $70)

Toy deals

• Up to 30% off select Lego toys (online only)

• Up to 30% off select baby toys and gifts

• Up to 50% off remote control toys

• Buy 2 Get 1 on books, movies, and music

• Up to 50% off board games & puzzles

Kitchen deals

• Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Combination Espresso and Coffee Maker — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)

• Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven — $99.99 $229.99 (save $130)

• Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker — $109.99 $169.99 (save $60)

• Ninja Kitchen System Blender — $129.99 $189.99 (save $60)

• Nespresso VertuoPlus Coffee Maker and Espresso Machine — $129.99 $199.99 (save $70)

• Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer Cooking System — $159.99 $179.99 (save $20)

• Ninja Double Stack XL Countertop Oven and Air Fryer — $249.99 $429.99 (save $180)

• Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100)

• KitchenAid 5qt 10-Speed Stand Mixer with Copper Bowl — $349.99 $499.99 (save $150)

• DeLonghi Magnifica Start Automatic Coffee Espresso Machine — $499.99 $799.95 (save $299.96)

Lego deals

• Lego Architecture New York City Skyline Set — $33.99 $47.99 (save $14.00)

• Lego Harry Potter Mandrake Magical Plant Set — $40.99 $55.99 (save $15)

• Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector’s Set — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18)

• Lego Wicked Glinda & Elphaba's Dormitory — $49.49 $52.99 (save $3.50)

• Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table — $62.99 $89.99 (save $27)

• Lego Sonic the Hedgehog Shadow the Hedgehog Set — $63.99 $79.99 (save $16)

• Lego Fortnite Peely Bone Collectible Building Kit — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)

• Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Express & Hogsmeade Station Train Set — $87.99 $109.99 (save $22)

• Lego Ideas Viking Village Model Set — $129.99 $156.99 (save $27)

Floor care deals

• Bissell Little Green Max Carpet Cleaner — $89.99 $139.99 (save $50)

• Shark Rocket Pet Corded Stick Vacuum — $99.99 $199.99 (save $100)

• Bissell ReadyClean Cordless 10.8V Stick Vacuum — $108.99 $128.99 (save $20)

• Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80)

• Dyson V9 Motorbar Vacuum Cleaner — $269.99 $599.99 (save $330)

• Shark Stratos Upright Vacuum — $279.99 $529.99 (save $250)

• Dyson V11 Cordless Stick Vacuum — $399.99 $629.99 (save $230)

• Ecovacs Deebot T30S PRO Robot Vacuum and Mop — $419.99 $839.99 (save $420)

• Roborock Qrevo Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop — $499.99 $999.99 (save $500)

Headphone and earbud deals

• Beats Solo Buds Earbuds — $49.99 $79.99 (save $30)

• Bose QuietComfort Earbuds — $129.99 $179.99 (save $50)

• Beats Solo 4 Headphones — $129.99 $199.99 (save $70)

• Sony ULT WEAR Headphones — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)

• Beats Studio Pro Headphones — $169.99 $349.99 (save $180)

• Bose QuietComfort Headphones — $199.99 $359.99 (save $160)

• Powerbeats Pro 2 Earbuds — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones — $249.99 $399.99 (save $150)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50)

Speaker deals

• Amazon Kids Echo Dot — $31.99 $59.99 (save $28)

• Beats Pill — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50)

• JBL Portable Flip 7 Speaker — $109.99 $149.99 (save $40)

• JBL Charge 6 Portable Speaker — $129.99 $199.99 (save $70)

Holiday decor deals

• 30% off Threshold decor items

• 40% off holiday lighting

• 40% off select holiday décor and lights

Clothing deals

• 40% off pajamas for all

• Up to 30% off men's and women’s holiday clothing

• Up to 50% off shoes and slippers for all

Hopefully, you're extending your Thanksgiving festivities into a nice, long weekend. But whether you are or not, why not sink into a real and enlightening documentary anyway? It takes some digging, but Prime Video is quietly stacked with docs that are just as riveting as any scripted series—from gorgeous nature shows to deep dives into the nooks and crannies of pop culture, sports, and beyond.

Black Friday has finally arrived, and we're hard at work rounding up the best Black Friday deals and providing live updates on the top sales. Some of this year's biggest deals are on huge, giant-size TVs, and we've gathered the best of the bunch.

A quick look at the best giant-sized Black Friday TV deals Best deal on a big OLED TV Samsung 77-inch S95F OLED 4K TV $3,499.99 (save $1,000 at Best Buy plus get a free $100 gift card) Get Deal Budget Pick Insignia 75-inch QF Series 4K QLED Smart Fire TV $399.99 (save $250 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Under $1,000 Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV $997 (save $401.99 at Amazon) Get Deal Best deal on a big mini LED TV TCL 75-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $1,397.99 (save $602 at Amazon) Get Deal Best deal on a big art TV Samsung 77-inch The Frame Pro Neo QLED 4K TV $3,499.99 (save $1,000 at Best Buy plus get a free $100 gift card) Get Deal Best deal on a 100-inch TV Hisense 100-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV $1,699.99 (save $1,800 at Best Buy) Get Deal

If you don't have a super big TV because your living room is too small, we can't help you. But if you don't have a super big TV just because they're typically out of budget, then Black Friday TV deals are here to shave up to $1,000 (or more!) off of that price point. You could easily end up snagging a 75, 85, or even 98-inch TV for the usual price of a 65-inch model any other time of year.

SEE ALSO: NFL Sunday Ticket Black Friday deal: Watch every out-of-market game for the rest of the season for under $50

Even better news: All of our expert top TV recommendations for 2025 are on sale for Black Friday in their giant sizes, most hitting new record-low prices that we hadn't seen before.

Here's a rundown of the best Black Friday deals on giant TVs 75 inches and up:

A budget-friendly 75-inch TV

Yes, even in a year full of tariffs and inflation, budget-friendly 75-inch TVs do exist. Case in point: The Insignia QF Series 4K QLED Fire TV. Strangely, this Amazon Fire TV is listed for sale at Amazon by an unexpected third-party seller: Best Buy. It's a weird bit of corporate synergy. Unsurprisingly, it's also available at Best Buy, but for Prime members who would prefer to shop on Amazon, this TV is available for only $399.99, a 38% discount from the full retail price.

While this budget model won't win any awards for its display, it makes up for that with sheer size. Powered by the Amazon Fire TV OS, you can enjoy your favorite shows, movies, and sports on a massive 75-inch QLED display.

Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 75-inch QF Series 4K QLED Fire TV $399.99 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $250   Get Deal Two more deals on affordable giant TVs Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch QD7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV $597.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $202   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 85-Inch Crystal UHD U8000F 4K Smart TV $799.99 at Amazon
$897.99 Save $98   Get Deal One of our favorite OLED TVs, now $1,000 off

While we have named the LG C5 as the best OLED TV you can buy right now, the LG C5's Black Friday deal isn't exactly groundbreaking. Most sizes of the C5 have actually been at their Black Friday prices since October. A Black Friday OLED deal we're more excited about is the 75-inch Samsung S95F OLED for $3,499.99. At a full $1,000 off, that actually is a new record low price — and buying it at Best Buy will earn you a free $100 Best Buy gift card on top of that.

To be clear, the Samsung S95F is still one of the best OLED TVs you can buy in 2025. That's especially true if a lot of your watching or gaming is done in the daylight or a lit room, thanks to the S95F's immaculate glare reflection. The OLED weak spot is typically bright rooms, so this TV is truly a steal.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 77-inch S95F OLED 4K TV $3,499.99
$4,499.99 Save $1,000   Get Deal Two more top deals on massive OLED TVs Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony 77-inch Bravia XR8B OLED 4K TV $1,798 at Amazon
$2,099.99 Save $301.99 An XL Sony OLED under $1,000? Groundbreaking. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 77-inch G5 OLED 4K TV $2,499.99 at Best Buy
$3,499.99 Save $1,000 Actually at a record low price, plus a free $100 gift card Get Deal The best Mini LED TV for most people, now under $1,500

The internet is pretty unanimous that TCL's QM8K offers the best value for a mini LED TV. It's incredibly bright — even brighter than the 2024 TCL QM8, which was widely considered the brightest TV of 2024. That's great news for watching in a room with a lot of natural sunlight, and the impeccable picture quality makes even the tiniest details legible (NFL fans, here's your heavy hitter for Sunday afternoon games).

In a dark room, the QM8K still achieves some of the deepest blacks and shadow details that you'll find in a non-OLED TV. TCL even implemented a new anti-halo effect to mitigate blooming around bright objects in an otherwise shadowy scene.

Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 75-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $1,397.99 at Amazon
$1,999.99 Save $602 Wanna go bigger? The 98-inch model is $1,000 off. Get Deal Two more record-low deals on massive premium mini LED QLED TVs Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 85-inch QN90F Neo QLED 4K TV $2,297.99 at Amazon
$3,797.99 Save $1,500   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony 85-inch Bravia 5 Mini LED 4K TV $1,698 at Amazon
$2,399.99 Save $701.99 75-inch version is also at a record low Get Deal The fanciest version of The Frame, now under $1,000

Samsung's The Frame Pro is the only mini LED version of the Frame (Neo QLED is Samsung's term of endearment for mini LED). This means that there are a ton of tiny lightbulbs packed into the backlight of the screen, offering more precision in terms of lightening and dimming of specific parts of the screen than what the regular Frame TV can.

Amazon's Black Friday deal on The Frame Pro is so good that the 75-inch Frame Pro is currently cheaper than the 75-inch regular Frame TV, and the 2024 version at that.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 75-inch The Frame Pro Neo QLED 4K TV $1,997.99 at Amazon
$2,997.99 Save $1,000.00   Get Deal Two more record-low deals on massive art TVs Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch Canvas QLED 4K TV $1,297.99 at Amazon
$1,889 Save $591.01 The 85-inch model is also at record-low pricing Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 85-inch NXTVISION QLED 4K TV $1,799.99 at Best Buy
$2,799.99 Save $1,000.00 The 75-inch version is also at record-low pricing Get Deal Even more giant TVs on sale for Black FridayAmazon

• Insignia 75-inch QF Series 4K QLED Smart Fire TV — $399.99 $649.99 (save $250)

• Amazon 75-inch Omni 4K Fire TV — $539.99 $839.99 (save $300)

• Hisense 75-inch QD7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $597.99 $799.99 (save $202)

• Samsung 85-Inch Class Crystal UHD U8000F 4K Smart TV — $799.99 $897.99 (save $98)

• Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV — $997 $1,398.99 (save $401.99)

• Roku 75-inch Pro Series Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,699.99 (save $702)

• Samsung 85-inch Q6F QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,297.99 (save $300)

Best Buy

• Insignia 75-inch QF Series QLED 4K TV — $399.99 $649.99 (save $250)

• Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED 4K TV — $599.99 $899.99 (save $300)

• Samsung 75-inch QN90F Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $1,799.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,200)

• LG 77-inch B5 Series OLED 4K TV — $1,499.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,500)

• Samsung 77-inch S90F OLED 4K TV — $1,999.99 $3,499.99 (save $1,500)

• LG 77-inch C5 OLED 4K TV — $1,999.99 $3,699.99 (save $1,700)

• Hisense 85-inch U8 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $1,699.99 $3,499.99 (save $1,799.01)

• Samsung 85-inch QN90F Neo Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $2,299.99 $4,499.99 (save $2,200)

• TCL 98-inch Q55K Series QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,500)

• Sony 98-inch Bravia 5 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $3,999.99 $5,999.99 (save $2,000)

• Hisense 100-inch QD7 Mini LED QLED 4k TV — $1,699.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,300)

Walmart

• Hisense 75-inch H5 QLED 4K TV — $378 $499 (save $121)

• Hisense 85-inch QD7 QLED 4K TV — $648 $998 (save $350

You can control Home Assistant directly from your phone by opening the app, navigating to the dashboard you want to use, finding the button you need, and then tapping it. It's not exactly the easiest process. Thankfully, your phone already has a much better way to interact with Home Assistant: widgets.

It's Black Friday! So stop procrastinating and get to shopping before the deals start selling out.

Shop the Apple Store's only good Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals: Apple AirPods Pro 3 $249 + free $50 Apple gift card Get Deal Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen, WiFi) $129 + free $25 Apple gift card Get Deal Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) $299 + free $50 Apple gift card Get Deal Beats Studio Buds + $169.95 + free $50 Apple gift card Get Deal Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (13-inch) $319 + free $25 Apple gift card Get Deal

Cyber Weekend is one of the rare times of year when the Apple Store hosts a sale — sort of. Instead of offering cash discounts on its devices, the tech retailer simply doles out free gift cards with eligible purchases.

Apple's 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Event runs from Friday, Nov. 28 through Monday, Dec. 1, and it's a little bit more tempting than usual. Shoppers can earn up to $250 worth of free gift cards when they buy one of its gadgets direct, up from $200 in 2024 and 2023. Free money is always nice, of course, but third-party retailers' Black Friday price cuts on AirPods, MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches are far more competitive. Plus, many newer devices are excluded from the Apple Store's promotion.

Right now, there are only five Apple devices and accessories that I would recommend buying on sale from Apple itself (scroll down to find those).

The Apple Store's 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals

Apple's free gift card offers for Black Friday and Cyber Monday range from $25 to $250, depending on the product. They can only be redeemed on future purchases from the Apple Store in person or online:

• AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC — $25 Apple gift card

• AirPods Pro 3 — $50 Apple gift card

• AirPods Max — $75 Apple gift card

• Apple Watch SE 3 and Apple Watch Series 11 — $50 Apple gift card

• iPad Air (11- and 13-inch M3) — $100 Apple gift card

• iPad (A16) and iPad mini — $50 Apple gift card

• iPhone 16 and 16 Plus — $75 Apple gift card

• iPhone 16e — $50 Apple gift card

• MacBook Air (13-inch M4) — $175 Apple gift card

• MacBook Air (15-inch M4) — $200 Apple gift card

• MacBook Pro (14- and 16-inch M4 Pro and M4 Max) — $250 Apple gift card

• Mac mini — $100 Apple gift card

• iMac — $150 Apple gift card

• Apple TV 4K — $25 Apple gift card

• HomePod — $50 Apple gift card

• Beats Studio Pro, Solo 4, Studio Buds +, and Powerbeats Pro 2 — $50 Apple gift card

• Beats Pill — $25 Apple gift card

• Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16) — $25 Apple gift card

• Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (11- and 13-inch) — $25 Apple gift card

• Apple Pencil Pro — $25 Apple gift card

Other retailers' Apple deals are way better, for the most part

Most of the Apple Store's offers pale in comparison to other retailers' cash discounts on its devices (with five notable exceptions — more on them shortly). For instance, Amazon and Walmart have the AirPods 4 marked down to $69 during their Black Friday sales, which is a $60 savings on their list price. If you buy them directly from Apple instead, you're only getting $25 back.

Here's another example: Amazon and Best Buy are both selling the M4 MacBook Airs for $250 off — the 13-inch model is $749 (normally $999), while the 15-incher is $949 (normally $1,199). It's silly to buy either size directly from the Apple Store if you're only saving $175 or $200 apiece, respectively.

SEE ALSO: The 30+ best Black Friday Apple deals: Record-low prices on MacBooks and $69 AirPods

Even the high-end MacBook Pros that come with Apple's highest free gift card offer have steeper discounts elsewhere. The M4 Pro and M4 Max models are anywhere from $250 to $500 off across Amazon and Best Buy.

It's also crucial to know that Apple Store's Cyber Week savings event doesn't include some of the newest products, including the M5 MacBook Pro, M5 iPad Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Beats PowerBeats Fit earbuds. The AirTag, HomePod mini, Mac Studio, and Studio Display are also omitted. Third-party retailers are the only places to get any sort of deals on most of them. (The PowerBeats Fit are the sole product I couldn't find on sale anywhere.) We've rounded up the best Apple deals at major retailers here.

5 Black Friday Apple Store deals worth buying

I've cross-checked all of the products featured in Apple's Black Friday sale and found five instances where its gift card offer was better than a retailer's cash discount. The rest are all matched or beaten.

The AirPods Pro 3 are currently $219.99 (or $30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. They come with a free $50 gift card to the Apple Store.

The $149 Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen, WiFi + Ethernet) was on sale for $99.99 at Costco, but it's now sold out there. (The deal was limited to Costco members, anyway.) It's full price everywhere else, along with the WiFi-only model. The Apple Store will give you a free $25 gift card for buying either one direct.

The HomePod (2nd Gen) is marked down to $269.99 at Best Buy, which is a $29.01 discount. Meanwhile, it nets you a free $50 gift card to the Apple Store.

The Beats Studio Buds + are $149.95 at Amazon and $149.99 at Best Buy (a $20-ish savings). At Kohl's, they earn you $45 in free Kohl's Cash. But at the Apple Store, they come with a free $50 gift card.

Finally, Amazon has the 13-inch M3 iPad Air's Magic Keyboard on sale for $299.99 in the 13-inch size, saving shoppers just $19.01. The Apple Store throws in a $25 gift card if you buy it there instead.

A bonus pro tip for expert-level deal hunters

If you know you're going to be buying something from the Apple Store this Cyber Weekend, snag some Apple gift cards from Target first. Target Circle members get a free $15 Target gift card for every $100 they spend on Apple gift cards there through Nov. 29. The Target Circle loyalty program is completely free to join, so it's an easy way to score even more free money as part of your holiday shopping.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple $100 Apple gift card Includes free $15 Target gift card Get Deal