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SAVE $90: The DJI Mic Mini (2 TX, 1 RX, and Charging Case) is on sale for $79 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's $90 off and the lowest-ever price for this creator favorite.

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$169 Save $90   Get Deal

The Black Friday deals continue to roll in. Amazon's sale has delivered huge deals on Lego, TVs, AirPods, and everything in between. Most of the time, these deals are as good if not cheaper than what's being offering by other leading retailers. Amazon isn't unbeatable though, and for a long time, Best Buy was offering the best deal on the DJI Mic Mini.

We were all waiting patiently for Amazon to respond, and after a surprisingly long wait, they've done just that. The DJI Mic Mini (2 TX, 1 RX, and Charging Case) is on sale for $79 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's $90 off and the lowest-ever price for this bundle.

Mashable uses this cult-favorite microphone to make videos for social media. It has been tested (and loved) by multiple members of the Mashable reporting team. It's an absolute essential for anyone creating content on a regular basis. Simply clip it on magnetically and start recording. It's that straightforward.

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This lightweight mic offers high-quality audio with 48kHz sampling and up to 120 dB SPL. You can record from up to 400 meters away without losing clarity, and the adjustable noise cancellation adapts to your surroundings. You get up to 10 hours of use (48 hours with the additional charging case), so lengthy recording sessions won't be an issue with this mic and charging case.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are beyond overwhelming. The biggest shopping holidays of the year feature so many products, categories, and retailers that it can be tough to keep track. Since Black Friday is no longer a single day, but an entire season, it's prime time for us to bestow a little advice on how to shop it successfully.

You don't want to get out over your skis and buy everything in sight, but if there's a good deal on something you need, you don't want to miss that either. It helps to know what to buy and what to avoid. Mashable has a hub for Black Friday coverage that can give you more in-depth analysis of every shopping category you can imagine, but here are a few quick tips on things to buy and things to avoid as you navigate Cyber Week.

Top 10 deals we've already seen for Black Friday 2025

1. Apple AirPods 4 — $69 $129 (save $60)

2. HBO Max (with ads) — $2.99/month for 12 months $10.99/month (save $8/month)

3. Amazon Kindle — $79.99 $109.99 (save $30)

4. Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select — $9.99 $39.99 (save $30 with code STREAM4K)

5. Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones — $248 $399.99 (save $151.99 + get $30 Amazon credit)

6. Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 — $349 $799 (save $450)

7. Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $749 $999 (save $150)

8. PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Console (1TB) — $449 $489 (save $40)

9. TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $899.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,600)

10. Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K Smart TV — $897.99 $1,197.99 (save $300)

Best things to buy on Black Friday

Mashable has lots of recommendations on everything from streaming services to Apple products to TVs, but Cyber Week is a great time to buy things you already planned on buying at some point. Don't spend big just because it is on sale — buy something you need and get it cheaper than the retail price. Here are the top categories to shop on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

SEE ALSO: What time Black Friday sales start for Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy 1. Apple products

Buying the fruit company's flagship tech during Black Friday is a major hack. If you're already planning on buying some of the most notoriously expensive tech on the market, why not buy it at a discount? You'll find the best selection of Apple deals at Amazon. In the days leading up to Black Friday, almost all of the latest AirPods, Apple Watches, iPads, and MacBooks were sitting at record-low prices there. Competitors like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target were matching some, but not all, of its offers.

2. TVs

Since the early days of Black Friday, when shoppers would line up at 3 a.m. and get in fist fights, TV deals have dominated Black Friday. It's the best time of year to buy a TV, hands down. So far in 2025, every single TV in Mashable's list of the best 65-inch TVs is already at a record-low sale price. Heads up: these deals do tend to sell out quickly, though.

3. Streaming services

Black Friday is the only time of year that we see widespread discounts on streaming services. This year, most of the heavy hitters have already thrown their hats in the ring — including HBO Max, Apple TV+, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, and Paramount+. The best we've seen so far is HBO Max offering its ad-supported tier for $2.99 per month for an entire year.

4. Amazon devices

It's no secret that the biggest discounts of Prime Day are usually on Amazon's own devices, but somehow Amazon tends to one-up itself on certain gadgets on Black Friday. Whether you're working on building out your smart home or you're finally ready to pull the trigger on a new e-reader, expect record-low pricing on Echo devices, Kindles, Fire TVs, and more. Just stay away from Ring cameras (more on that below).

5. Kitchen gear

Kitchen appliances, cookware, and bakeware all tend to see widespread deals on Black Friday. From air fryers to Instant Pots to Mashable's favorite Ninja appliances, you'll likely find some all-time low prices this season. If you've been eyeing that Ninja Slushi, now's the time to grab it. It's $100 off at most of the major retailers, which drops it to a best-ever $269.99.

6. Headphones and speakers

Mashable's favorite brands of headphones and speakers drop to their lowest prices of the year during Black Friday season — and this year is no different. You can find all of Mashable's top picks for both headphones and speakers, from brands like Apple, Bose, Sony, and Beats, on sale for record-low prices before Black Friday proper even arrives. Of note: the AirPods 4 are only $69 (reg. $129), and the Sony WH-1000XM5s (our former top pick) are down to a new low of $248 and come with a $30 Amazon credit. In the speaker department, the JBL Charge 6 (our favorite Bluetooth speaker) is chilling at a new low of $129.95.

7. Smartwatches

In addition to sweet Apple Watch deals, you can bet that Cyber Week will bring steep discounts on Fitbits, Garmin smartwatches, and Samsung Galaxy watches. Already, we've seen early deals from Apple and Samsung, in particular.

8. Gaming deals

Upgrading your gaming console, laptop, monitor, or even buying new games feels like a drag — when you're doing it at full price, that is. Luckily, during Black Friday season, you can catch markdowns on both. So far this year, we've seen pretty epic early deals on gaming monitors, gaming laptops, and even the PlayStation 5 Slim. If there's a gaming-related purchase you need to make, Black Friday is the time to do it for less.

9. Toys

As the official holiday season kickoff, it only makes sense that all the hottest toys of the year — including Lego — drop down to all-time low prices for Black Friday. If there's a specific toy on your shopping list for the holidays, you'll likely be able to score it at its best price of the year. But as one of the hottest items to snag during Cyber Week, toys also tend to sell out quick.

Things to avoid on Black Friday

While Black Friday might have some great deals, there are some things to look out for. Here are a few quick tips on what to avoid on Black Friday.

1. Third-party sellers

In general, you can trust things sold and shipped by Amazon, Walmart, or Best Buy. However, all three of these retailers also allow third-party listings, which will often have outrageously low prices on high-demand items. While some of these sellers are genuine, others tend to be less reliable, and you run the risk of buying counterfeit products. If a deal from a third-party seller seems too good to be true, it probably is.

2. Ring doorbells and cameras

The steep discounts on Ring cameras and bundles might be tempting, but we don't recommend anything from Ring due to privacy concerns. Not only are they easily hackable, but Ring is also notorious for giving people's info away without their consent. There are plenty of home security deals from other brands on Black Friday, and if you need a little guidance on the good ones, check out our guide to the best home security cameras.

3. Anything you don't need

As we mentioned before, it's best to use Black Friday as a way to get something you need at a good discount. What's not as advisable is buying things just because. Something you don't need or won't use is still something you don't need or won't use, no matter how great the price is.

The best Black Friday drone deals at a glance: Best DJI drone deal DJI Mini 4K Drone Combo $309 (save $80) Get Deal Best Holy Stone drone deal Holy Stone HS720G Drone Bundle $191.99 (save $166) Get Deal

Drones have been all over the news lately, mainly due of DJI. While it's not official yet, it's possible that DJI drones will face a ban come December. Yes, December as in just a few weeks away. That means shopping Black Friday sales could be your last chance to snag a DJI drone, for a while at least.

Of course, this is 2025, and nothing is unexpected, so the buzz of a DJI ban could get swept off the table in an instant. But to be sure, consider this a great time to buy a new DJI drone, or any drone, for that matter.

Check back here as we continue to update this article throughout the Black Friday sale period. Keep in mind that if you're going with a DJI model, you might have to buy from a third-party seller. We've only included third-party sellers with positive reviews over the last year.

Best Black Friday DJI drone deal Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 4K Drone Combo $309 at Amazon
$389 Save $80   Get Deal Why we like it

Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the DJI Mini 4K Drone is great for both beginners and expert drone fliers. Plus, it weighs less than 249 grams, which is the threshold for not needing a license in most locations to fly the drone. Other nice features of the DJI Mini 4K are the one-touch takeoff and landing function, in addition to the "return-to-home" command. Today's deal on the bundle gives you two batteries for up to 62 minutes of flight time. According to our favorite Amazon price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is the lowest Amazon has ever offered for this bundle.

More Black Friday DJI drone deals

• DJI Flip Two Battery Combo — $309 $389 (save $80)

• DJI Flip (RC 2 with Fly More Combo) — $639 $779 (save $140, backordered)

• DJI Avata 2 FPV Drone (Goggles N3 and 3-Battery Fly More Combo) — $789 $929 (save $140, preorder)

• DJI Avata 2 FPV Drone (Goggles 3 and 3-Battery Fly More Combo) — $1,329 $1,369 (save $40)

Best Black Friday Holy Stone drone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Holy Stone Holy Stone HS720G Drone Bundle $191.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $8   Get Deal Why we like it

If you're not in the market for a DJI drone, Holy Stone is one of the biggest competitors. Thanks to this Black Friday Amazon sale and an on-page coupon, the Holy Stone HS720G Drone Bundle is on sale for just $191.99 instead of the list price of $357.99. The bundle includes two batteries, so you'll be good for a 52-minute flight with a 4K EIS camera. When you're done flying, fold it up and store it in the convenient carrying case.

More Black Friday drone deals

• Holy Stone Mini Drone — $33.99 $39.99 (save $6)

• Holy Stone HS15D Drone — $199.49 $269.99 (save $70.50)

• HOVERAir X1 Combo — $237.99 $299.99 (save $62)

The best Black Friday DJI deals at a glance: Best mic deal DJI Mic Mini $79 (save $90) Get Deal Best drone deal DJI Mini 4K Drone Combo $309 (save $80) Get Deal Best pocket camera deal DJI Osmo Pocket 3 $529 (save $270) Get Deal

When Black Friday rolls around each year, I always keep my eye out for significant discounts on premium tech. Black Friday may not officially begin until Nov. 28, but since the start of the month, we've been seeing a wide range of early-access deals on big brands like DJI. If you're looking for premium, DJI is a good place to start.

DJI features heavily in Black Friday sales, especially with the sale just a few days away. So far, I spotted discounts on the DJI Mic Mini, the DJI Osmo 360 camera, and the DJI Air 3 drone, just to name a few popular products. As Mashable has reported, a total ban on DJI drones in the United States could be implemented by the end of the year. With that uncertainty floating in the air, heavy discounts on DJI are needed now more than ever.

SEE ALSO: Everything we know about the looming DJI drone ban in the United States

I've tracked down seven DJI deals that have caught my eye for Black Friday. Check out my top picks below:

Editor's note: Currently, many DJI products are unavailable in the United States through official retailers, which is why we've included deals from third-party sellers at Amazon.

DJI Mic Mini

The DJI Mic Mini is a product that Mashable's tech editor, Timothy Beck Werth, considers to be among the best Black Friday tech deals available right now. This wireless mic, which is a huge hit with content creators, has a helpful magnetic attachment that can be clipped onto a shirt. Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard also tested out the mic, and determined, "If you need any degree of portability with your mic setup, the DJI Mic Mini offers a lot of versatility, and for a great value. That makes it a solid option for making vlogs and TikToks, and for anyone who feels less than confident with their tech skills — once I plugged the receiver into my phone, the mics connected easily and started working with the camera app automatically."

This particular offer comes as a bundle which includes two DJI Mic Mini TX, one RX, and a charging case with a few other accessories. The charging case offers up to 48 hours of battery life to keep you going for a couple of days without a recharge.

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$169 Save $90   Get Deal DJI Osmo 360 Camera

If you're a content creator looking to add an action camera to your setup, this discount on the DJI Osmo 360 is well worth a look. Whether you're capturing footage during the day or night, it can support 8K/30fps videos for up to 100 minutes and offers plenty of space to hold everything (105GB of built-in storage, to be exact). Plus, it launched just earlier this summer, making this nearly $200 markdown especially impressive. (It's also out of stock on DJI's website.)

It even has a waterproof and cold-resistant design that's built to handle a variety of elements, so you don't have to worry about it getting damaged on shoot. This bundle comes with the Osmo 360 camera, an Osmo Action Extreme Battery Plus (1950 mAh), a protective pouch, a lens cleaning cloth, a USB-C to USB-C PD cable, and a rubber lens protector.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo 360 Camera Standard Combo $357.49 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $192.50   Get Deal DJI Mini 4K Drone Combo

Drone deals are something the Mashable team is keeping a close eye on over Black Friday, and DJI is no exception. One of the best we spotted so far is on the DJI Mini 4K Drone Combo.

Mashable's team had hoped to see the Mini 4K drone go on sale, and while it did briefly drop down to $239, it has since gone back up to $299. However, if you're able to invest a bit more, the combo set is $80 off for Prime members, and comes with a shoulder bag, two batteries, and a propeller holder, making it more convenient to take on the go (and giving you an additional 31 minutes of battery life over the non-combo version). You'll also get access to the same 4K video and three-axis gimbal stabilization you would on the cheaper drone.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 4K Drone Combo $309 at Amazon
$389 Save $80   Get Deal DJI Osmo Action 4

If you're looking for a cheaper action camera than the one listed above, the DJI Osmo Action 4 is also on sale right now at Amazon. It features a 155-degree FOV that supports up to 4K/60fps video recording and also features a durable build that's waterproof up to 18 meters and can handle cooler temperatures of -20 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit). No matter where you decide to take it, this little camera is ready for the adventure.

This Standard Combo will set you up with the DJI Osmo Action 4, a battery, a quick-release adapter mount, a horizontal-vertical protective frame, a curved adhesive base, an Osmo locking screw, a Type-C to Type-C PD cable, a lens hood, an anti-slip pad, and a DJI logo sticker.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Action 4 Standard Combo $209 at Amazon
$299 Save $90   Get Deal DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station

A good portable power station can go a long way, and this is one of our favorites. We consider the DJI Power 2000 to be the best portable power station for content creators, as it "proved its worth as a multi-tasker, charging up a phone and camera battery and cooking dinner in the air fryer at the same time." It is currently sporting a nice coupon on Amazon, so you can save during Black Friday.

It's normally listed for $1,299, but this Black Friday deal shaves its price nearly in half, bringing it down to $699 (which amounts to a 47% discount). If you're a content creator or someone looking to have backup power at home or on the go, this powerhouse is a worthy pickup with its 15 ports and expansion up to 22.5kWh.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Power 2000 Portable Power Station $699 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $600   Get Deal DJI Osmo Pocket 3

For content creators shopping around over Black Friday, this is another camera deal to check out before the main event. The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 vlogging camera features a one-inch CMOS sensor that can record up to 4K resolution videos at 120fps. It even features a touchscreen that can be rotated so you can choose to shoot horizontally or vertically.

There's a lot in this bundle to get you started. The camera comes with a protective cover, wrist strap, a handle with a 1/4-inch thread, and a Type-C to Type-C PD cable.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Vlogging Camera $529.99 at Amazon
$799 Save $269.01   Get Deal DJI RS 4 Mini Gimbal Stabilizer

If you're filming frequently, it's important to keep the camera you're using steady as you capture. The DJI RS 4 Mini Gimbal Stabilizer can help with that, and it's currently discounted at Amazon for Black Friday. This stabilizer can support mirrorless cameras, vlog cameras, and phones up to 2kg/4.4lbs. It also comes with everything you need to get started, including the DJI RS 4 Mini gimbal, a tripod, a quick-release plate, an L-shaped multi-camera control cable, a USB-C charging cable, and a screw kit.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI RS 4 Mini Gimbal Stabilizer $305 at Amazon
$369 Save $64   Get Deal

A quick look at the best Black Friday Lego deals: Best Amazon Lego deal Lego Star Wars: Millenium Falcon 'A New Hope' 25th Anniversary 75347 $67.97 (save $17.02) Get Deal Best Target Lego deal Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector’s Set 66809 $41.99 (save $18) Get Deal Best Walmart Lego deal Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table 21265 $40 (save $49.99) Get Deal Best Lego Direct deal Lego Trotting Lantern 80116 $77.99 (save $52) Get Deal Best Best Buy Lego deal Lego Wicked Elphaba and Glinda Figures Fantasy Playset 75682 $46.74 (save $8.25) Get Deal

Black Friday wouldn't be Black Friday without deals on toys, and Legos on sale are an absolutely crucial building block of Black Friday toy deals. 2025 has already seen such a strong wave of Black Friday Lego deals, and you might break a sweat trying to keep tabs on which retailers have which set — unless you're reading Mashable's daily curated list of the best Lego deals from across the internet.

Lego sets we've seen on sale so far include coveted Lego Star Wars (including sets retiring soon), Minecraft, Wicked, and more, almost all at record-low pricing. If the fleeting early Lego deals that dropped last week are any indication, popular Lego deals don't stick around for long. If one catches your eye, grab it while it's still available.

SEE ALSO: What is camelcamelcamel? Just our secret weapon for finding the lowest prices on Amazon.

We've gathered the very best Black Friday Lego deals spotted at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and the Lego website live as of Nov. 25.We'll keep this page updated with everything that drops (or sells out) throughout Cyber Monday.

Best Amazon Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars: Millenium Falcon 'A New Hope' 25th Anniversary 75347 $67.97 at Amazon
$84.99 Save $17.02   Get Deal Why we like it

The adorable Grogu with Hover Pram set is expectedly sold out after an incredible 50% discount. But that was hardly Amazon's only good Lego Star Wars deal. It's not nearly as massive as the $849.99 Millenium Falcon you can buy, but this sick Millennium Falcon midi scale set is still unquestionably display worthy. It's a special edition that celebrates the 25th anniversary of "A New Hope," exhibited by a special plaque that sits on the display stand.

More Amazon Lego deals Lego Star Wars: 'The Phantom Menace' Mos Espa Podrace Diorama 75380 $50.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $29.00   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Jurassic World Dinosaur Fossils: T Rex Skull 76964 $24.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $15.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table Set 21265 $71.99 at Amazon
$89.99 Save $18   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 $39.49 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $20.50   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Ideas Tuxedo Cat Building Sets for Adults 21349 $80 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $19.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and Grounds 76419 $135.99 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $34   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House 43217 $37.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $22   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece 10314 $34.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $15   Get Deal Best Lego direct deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Trotting Lantern 80116 $77.99 at Lego
$129.99 Save $52.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Super detailed Lego sets are some of the most fun. The fan favorite Trotting Lantern set looks like true decor when it's built and lit up with the Lego light brick, and can be customized with two alternative silhouette windows. Open it up to see three separate rooms inside, including a shadow theater and traditional new year food stalls.

Lego's official Black Friday sale starts on Black Friday itself (Nov. 28). We're anticipating deals on some mega popular sets (like Star Wars ships that rarely see discounts). Plus, spending at least $65 will unlock a free Lego set that can't be purchased separately: Spend $65 to get the Lego Card Game Set, spend $170 to get the Lego Hot Chocolate Stand, or spend $250 to get the Lego Mini Knight's Castle. Make sure you're a Lego Insiders member (it's free!) to get access to any exclusive promos and redeemable loyalty points.

Note: We previously named the Lego Star Wars: Desert Skiff and Sarlacc Pit set our favorite Lego website deal. It sold out there, but Macy's still has it in stock at the same $63.99 sale price.

More Lego direct deals Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Duplo Ariel's Magical Underwater Palace $47.99 at Lego
$79.99 Save $32.00 Retiring soon! Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Wednesday & Enid's Dorm Room $53.99 at Lego
$89.99 Save $36.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Dreamzzz Cooper's Tiger Mech & Zero's Hot Rod Car $59.99 at Lego
$99.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Dreamzzz Castle Nocturnia $139.99 at Lego
$199.99 Save $60   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego City F1 Garage & Mercedes-AMG & Alpine Cars $63.99 at Lego
$79.99 Save $16.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Travel Moments $89.99 at Lego
$149.99 Save $60.00   Get Deal Best Target Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector's Set 66809 $41.99 at Target
$59.99 Save $18   Get Deal Why we like it

This cute Target-exclusive Lego Botanicals duo is $6 cheaper than when we first saw it on sale on Nov. 18. Now, you'll get both the Lego Mini Orchid and the Lego Lucky Bamboo sets together for $41.99 (a 30% discount). They'd make a relaxing office or windowsill decoration for any plant lover.

Target's official Black Friday sale started on Nov. 23, and with it came several new Lego deals we hadn't seen the week prior. A few of our favorite early Black Friday Lego deals at Target sold out quickly, so if you see a must-have on sale, grab it now.

More Target Lego deals Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back AT-AT Driver Helmet Building Set for Adults 75429 $67.99 at Target
$84.99 Save $17   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Sonic the Hedgehog Shadow the Hedgehog Gaming Gift and Sonic Playset 77000 $63.99 at Target
$79.99 Save $16.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars: The Clone Wars V-19 Torrent Starfighter 75432 $51.99 at Target
$64.99 Save $13.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Ideas The Evolution of STEM 21355 $45.99 at Target
$79.99 Save $34.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Harry Potter Chomping Monster Book of Monsters 76449 $47.99 at Target
$59.99 Save $12   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Ideas Willy Wonky and the Chocolate Factory 21360 $153.99 at Target
$219.99 Save $66   Get Deal Best Walmart Lego deals Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table 21265 $40 at Walmart
$89.99 Save $49.99   Get Deal Why we like it

A best seller on the Lego website (but still full price on said Lego website), Walmart has the 15th anniversary Lego Minecraft Crafting Table for $40 — more than 50% off its usual $89.99. You don't need to punch any trees to get logs to build this crafting table. Minecrafters can hone a different type of building skill with this 1,195 piece set, which features five mini builds of 12 iconic Minecraft biomes inside the table itself.

Walmart dropped so many more great Lego deals for the kickoff of its Black Friday sale on Nov. 25. We've already watched on-sale Legos disappear at Walmart this month, so don't hesitate if you find a good price on a set you like.

More Walmart Lego deals Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Super Mario: Mario Kart Interactive Mario & Standard Kart 72043 $43.99 at Walmart
$54.99 Save $11   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Friends Explore Outdoors 66806 $25 at Walmart
$44.98 Save $19.98   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Artificial Wildflower Bouquet 10313 $47.95 at Walmart
$59.99 Save $12.04   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Santa's Sleigh 40499 $25 at Walmart
$42.95 Save $17.95   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer 75356 $40
$69.99 Save $29.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Wicked Glinda & Elphaba's Dormitory 75683 $48.97
$69.99 Save $21.02   Get Deal Best Best Buy Lego deals Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Wicked Elphaba and Glinda Figures Fantasy Playset 75682 $8.25
$46.74 Save $38.49   Get Deal Why we like it

Are you shopping for someone whose favorite song has been Defying Gravity for the past year? Fans of any age will be psyched to display these adorable sparkly-eyed Glinda and Elphaba figurines on a shelf. Behind them, there's a window overlooking Oz.

Best Buy's Black Friday sale doesn't have as many good Lego deals as other retailers, but Best Buy will be dropping more deals daily.

More Best Buy Lego deals Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Fortnite Peely Bone Collectible Kit for Adults 77072 $69.99 at Best Buy
$99.99 Save $30   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Wicked Elphaba and Glinda 75682 $46.74 at Best Buy
$54.99 Save $8.25   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego DREAMZzz Castle Nocturnia Building Toy 71486 $169.99 at Best Buy
$199.99 Save $30   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons McLaren MP4/4 & Ayrton Senna Model Race Car for Adults 10330 $67.99 at Best Buy
$79.99 Save $12   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny & Rosie´s House Video Game Toy 77050 $54.99 at Best Buy
$74.99 Save $20.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego DC Batman: Batman Construction Figure & the Bat-Pod Bike Action Toy 76273 $55.24 at Best Buy
$64.99 Save $9.75   Get Deal

Best Buy's best Black Friday deals at a glance: Best Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 (save $250) Get Deal Best Windows laptop deal Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $549.99 (save $450) Get Deal Best TV deal TCL 65-inch QM5K Series 4K QD-Mini LED TV $449.99 (save $450) Get Deal Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones $159.99 (save $190) Get Deal Best portable speaker deal JBL Charge 6 $129.95 (save $70) Get Deal Best fitness tracker deal Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 (save $30) Get Deal Best gaming deal "Kingdom Come Deliverance II" (PS5) $39.99 (save $20) Get Deal Best vacuum deal Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $148 (save $151.99) Get Deal Best kitchen deal De'Longhi Classic Espresso Machine $149.95 (save $80) Get Deal Best beauty tech deal Shark FlexStyle (Straight & Wavy Hair, Indigo Rush) $189.99 (save $90) Get Deal

Best Buy started offering Black Friday deals earlier than everyone else (on Halloween — scary!), but at this point in the season, it's hardly the only store in Black Friday mode. Most major retailers' holiday discounts are already live well ahead of Black Friday proper on Nov. 28, making the competition pretty ferocious.

After spending way too long combing through Best Buy's virtual shelves and cross-checking its prices, I can tell you that lots of its Black Friday deals are being one-upped elsewhere. Many big-screen 4K TVs, Beats headphones, Sony portable speakers, robot vacuums, and other gadgets carrying its "Black Friday deal" badge are anywhere from two cents to $84 cheaper at other retailers with overlapping inventories. Amazon is the biggest culprit, as per usual.

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

That said, you'd be silly to ignore Best Buy completely this Black Friday. It's matching its rivals' prices on a ton of other in-demand products, including Apple MacBook Airs, JBL and Sony headphones, Garmin smartwatches, and De'Longhi espresso machines. It also carries a bunch of TVs and laptops that you won't find anywhere else, on sale or not, like TCL's cheapest mini-LED TVs and my favorite Windows ultraportable. (Amazon, Walmart, and Target can't beat its prices on stuff they don't stock to begin with.)

If nothing else, keep a lookout for Best Buy's holiday doorbusters, which typically involve its steepest discounts on popular tech — I'm talking 50% off or more. New ones go live every Friday through Christmas and only hang around until the following Sunday. Through Nov. 28, paid My Best Buy members get a $5 bonus reward for every $50 they spend on doorbusters.

Read on for my list of the very best Black Friday deals at Best Buy. Rest assured that I've only included products that aren't cheaper anywhere else.

Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 at Best Buy
$999 Save $250   Get Deal Why we like it

Best Buy is selling an even cheaper 13-inch MacBook Air — a $649 M2 model — but the M4 version is a way better buy for only $100 more. It's 48 percent faster, supports two external displays with its lid open, and has a much nicer 12MP Center Stage webcam. I strongly recommend it for students, but also just anyone who wants a fast, portable Apple laptop. This is its lowest price ever, FYI.

More MacBook deals

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $949 $1,199 (save $250)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM 512GB SSD) — $1,749 $1,999 (save $250)

AirPods deals

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $219.99 $249 (save $29.01)

• Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $429.99 $549 (save $119.01)

Apple Watch deals

• Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm) — $599 $799 (save $200)

Best Windows laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $549.99 at Best Buy
$999.99 Save $450   Get Deal Why we like it

The Zenbook A14 is an amazing ultraportable and the best MacBook Air alternative for Windows users, in my opinion. It's speedy enough for everyday tasks, offers nearly 22 hours of battery life per charge, and comes with a gorgeous OLED display — something you won't find on any MacBook (for now). It also has a lighter design and double the starting storage of a current-gen MacBook Air. Now $549.99 (or 45% off), it's never been cheaper.

More Windows laptop deals

• Asus Vivobook 14 (Intel Core 5 120U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $279.99 $529.99 (save $250)

• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $399.99 $629.99 (save $230)

• Samsung Galaxy Book5 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $599.99 $999.99 (save $400)

• Dell 16 Plus (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $749.99 $1,099.99 (save $350)

• Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $749.99 $1,199.99 (save $450)

• Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $799.99 $1,299.99 (save $500)

• Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $999.99 $1,349.99 (save $350)

• LG gram 17 (Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99 $1,699.99 (save $700)

• Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 15-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,049.99 $1,499.99 (save $450)

2-in-1 laptop deals

• HP OmniBook X Flip 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $429.99 $849.99 (save $420)

• Lenovo Yoga 7 16 (AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $599.99 $949.99 (save $350)

• Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $629.99 $1,049.99 (save $420)

• Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $679.99 $1,099.99 (save $420)

Gaming laptop deals

• HP Victus 15 (AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $549.99 $899.99 (save $350)

• Lenovo LOQ 15 (Intel Core i5-13450HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $649.99 $1,099.99 (save $450)

• MSI Cyborg A15 AI (AMD Ryzen 7 260, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999 $1,299 (save $300)

• HP Omen 16 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,149.99 $1,579.99 (save $430)

• Asus TUF Gaming A16 (AMD Ryzen 9 270, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,199.99 $1,699.99 (save $500)

• HP Omen Transcend 14 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,199.99 $1,829.99 (save $630)

• Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16 (AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,299.99 $1,659.99 (save $360)

• Alienware 16X Aurora (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,299.99 $1,799.99 (save $500)

• Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (AMD Ryzen 9 270, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,299.99 $1,799.99 (save $500)

• Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070Ti, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,499.99 $1,899.99 (save $400)

• Asus ROG Strix G16 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,599.99 $1,999.99 (save $400)

• Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 (Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,179.99 $2,629.99 (save $450)

• MSI Stealth A16 AI+ (AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,199.99 $2,899.99 (save $700)

• HP Omen Max 16 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $2,599.99 $3,159.99 (save $560)

Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM5K Series 4K QD-Mini LED TV $449.99 at Best Buy
$899.99 Save $450   Get Deal Why we like it

QLED TVs with mini-LED backlighting are brighter and more detailed than regular QLED TVs (which are already a step up from your standard LED display). Mashable's Leah Stodart, our resident TV expert, recommends them for people who watch a lot of sports at night. Best Buy is the only place where you can buy TCL's entry-level QM5K Series 4K mini-LED TVs, and all models are at least half off right now. The 65-incher, our ideal size for most people, is only $449.99 (normally $899.99).

43-inch TV deals

• Toshiba 43-inch C350 Series 4K Fire TV — $129.99 $299.99 (save $170)

• TCL 43-inch F35 Series 4K Fire TV — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)

• Hisense 43-inch QD6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $169.99 $299.99 (save $130)

• LG 43-inch UA77 Series AI 4K TV — $229.99 $329.99 (save $100)

50 and 55-inch TV deals

• Insignia 50-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $169.99 $299.99 (save $130)

• TCL 50-inch Q5-Series 4K QLED Fire TV — $179.99 $249.99 (save $70)

• Hisense 50-inch QD6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $199.99 $329.99 (save $130)

• TCL 50-inch QM5K Series 4K QD-Mini LED TV — $279.99 $649.99 (save $370)

• TCL 55-inch F35-Series 4K Fire TV — $169.99 $329.99 (save $160)

• Hisense 55-inch QD6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $229.99 $379.99 (save $150)

• Roku 55-inch 4K Smart RokuTV — $249.99 $329.99 (save $80)

• LG 55-inch UA77 Series AI 4K TV — $279.99 $399.99 (save $120)

• TCL 55-inch QM5K Series 4K QD-Mini LED Smart TV — $329.99 $699.99 (save $370)

• Samsung 55-inch Q8F Series QLED 4K TV — $599.99 $749.99 (save $150)

• Hisense 55-inch S7 Series CanvasTV 4K QLED TV — $649.99 $999.99 (save $350)

• Samsung 55-inch S90F Series OLED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,799.99 (save $600)

65-inch TV deals

• Hisense 65-inch A6 4K Fire TV — $269.99 $479.99 (save $210)

• Insignia 65-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $279.99 $449.99 (save $170)

• Insignia 65-inch QF Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200)

• LG 65-inch UA77 Series AI 4K TV — $379.99 $499.99 (save $120)

• LG 65-inch 70A Series QNED AI 4K TV — $449.99 $579.99 (save $130)

• Samsung 65-inch Q8F Series QLED 4K TV — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300)

• Samsung 65-inch S84F Series OLED 4K TV — $899.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,100)

• Samsung 65-inch LS03D The Frame Series QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,000)

• Samsung 65-inch S90F Series OLED 4K TV — $1,399.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,100)

70- and 75-inch TV deals

• Insignia 70-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200)

• Samsung 70-inch U7900 Series 4K TV — $399.99 $569.99 (save $170)

• Insignia 75-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $379.99 $529.99 (save $220)

• Hisense 75-inch QD6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $379.99 $699.99 (save $320)

• Toshiba 75-inch M550 Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $399.99 $779.99 (save $380)

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

• TCL 75-inch QM5K Series 4K QD-Mini LED TV — $599.99 $1,199.99 (save $600)

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

Deals on 77-inch TVs and bigger

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

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

• TCL 85-inch Q5K Series 4K QLED TV — $699.99 $1,199.99 (save $500)

• Samsung 85-inch U8000F Series 4K TV — $799.99 $1,199.99 (save $400)

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

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

Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones $159.99 at Best Buy
$349.99 Save $190   Get Deal Why we like it

It's been several years since the WH-1000XM4s were Sony's flagship headphones, but we still think they're worth purchasing in 2025 — especially now that they're less than half the price of the newer XM5s and XM6s. Best Buy is selling them for just $159.99 (or 54% off) as one of its doorbusters for the weekend of Nov. 21 to 23, matching Amazon's pricing on a used pair. Paid My Best Buy members get $15 in bonus rewards for purchasing them.

More headphones deals

• JBL Tune 770NC — $79.95 $149.95 (save $70)

• Sony WH-CH720N Headphones — $88 $178 (save $90)

• JBL Live 770NC — $119.95 $219.95 (save $100)

• Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $179.99 $449.99 (save $270)

• Bose QuietComfort Headphones — $199 $359 (save $160)

• Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones — $398 $458 (save $60)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) — $399 $449 (save $50)

Earbuds deals

• JLab Go Pods ANC — $20.99 $29.99 (save $9)

• JBL Vibe Beam 2 — $39.95 $64.95 (save $25)

• JBL Vibe Buds 2 — $39.95 $64.95 (save $25)

• JBL Tune 245NC — $39.95 $109.95 (save $70)

• JBL Endurance Race 2 — $49.95 $89.95 (save $40)

• JBL Tune Buds 2 — $49.95 $109.95 (save $60)

• JBL Tune Flex 2 — $49.95 $109.95 (save $60)

• JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)

• Google Pixel Buds 2a — $99 $129 (save $30)

• JLab Epic Lab Edition — $99.99 $199.99 (save $100)

• Bose QuietComfort Earbuds — $129 $179 (save $50)

• JBL Live Buds 3 — $149.95 $229.95 (save $80)

• Bose Ultra Open Earbuds — $199 $299 (save $100)

• JBL Tour Pro 3 — $199.95 $329.95 (save $130)

• Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds — $228 $328 (save $100)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) — $249 $299 (save $50)

Best portable speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Charge 6 $129.95 at Best Buy
$199.95 Save $70   Get Deal Why we like it

The new JBL Charge 6 is our favorite Bluetooth speaker for most people: It's "big enough to produce sound that will fill an outdoor party, yet still small enough to live on your bookshelf," our experts said. It can also charge smartphones, headphones, and other devices via USB-C — very handy. Best Buy, Amazon, and the JBL website all had it on sale for $129.95 at the time of writing (or $70 off). That appears to be an all-time low.

More portable speaker deals

• JBL Go 4 — $39.95 $49.95 (save $10)

• JBL Clip 5 — $59.95 $79.95 (save $20)

• JBL Flip 5 — $79.95 $99.95 (save $20)

• Marshall Emberton II — $89.99 $179.99 (save $90)

• JBL Flip 7 — $109.95 $149.95 (save $40)

• Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) — $119 $159 (save $40)

• Sonos Roam 2 — $139 $179 (save $40)

• Marshall Middleton — $179.99 $319.99 (save $140)

• Bose SoundLink Plus — $229 $269 (save $40)

• JBL PartyBox On-The-Go — $259.95 $379.95 (save $120)

• JBL Xtreme 4 — $279.95 $379.95 (save $100)

• Bose SoundLink Max — $299 $399 (save $100)

• JBL PartyBox Club 120 — $349.95 $449.95 (save $150)

• JBL Boombox3 — $349.95 $499.95 (save $150)

• Sonos Move 2 — $399 $499 (save $100)

• JBL PartyBox 310 — $399.95 $579.95 (save $180)

Best fitness tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 at Best Buy
$99.95 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

Can't splurge on a shiny new Apple Watch SE 3 or Oura Ring 4? While both wearables are on sale this Black Friday, neither is as cheap as the Fitbit Inspire 3 (now just $69.95, or 30% off). It's our No. 1 fitness tracker for shoppers on a budget. According to our experts, "It has a comprehensive suite of health and fitness tracking features, a slim, low-profile design, and a straightforward user interface."

More smartwatch and fitness tracker deals

• Fitbit Charge 6 — $99.95 $159.95 (save $60)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch7 (Bluetooth/WiFi, 40mm) — $129.99 $249.99 (save $120)

• Whoop 5.0 (Peak 12-month membership) — $199 $239 (save $40)

• Garmin Forerunner 165 — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)

• Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)

• Oura Ring 4 — $249 $349 (save $100)

• Whoop MG (Life 12-month membership) — $299 $359 (save $60)

• Google Pixel Watch 4 (41mm) — $299.99 $349.99 (save $50)

• Garmin Forerunner 265 — $299.99 $449.99 (save $150)

• Garmin Venu 3 — $349.99 $449.99 (save $100)

• Garmin Venu 3S — $349.99 $449.99 (save $100)

• Garmin Forerunner 965 — $449.99 $599.99 (save $150)

Best gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Deep Silver "Kingdom Come Deliverance II" (PS5) $39.99 at Best Buy
$59.99 Save $20   Get Deal Why we like it

Kingdom Come Deliverance II is a medieval open-world action that recently secured itself a Game of the Year nomination. Best Buy has the physical PS5 version on sale for just $39.99 (or 33% off), beating its price in the PlayStation Store by two bucks. Apologies to Xbox players, as that version is still full price everywhere.

Video game deals

• Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS5, Xbox) — $14.99 $19.99 (save $5)

• Death Stranding Director’s Cut (PS5) — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30)

• Elden Ring (Xbox) — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30)

• Star Wars Outlaws (PS5, Xbox) — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30)

• Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PS5) — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30)

• Little Nightmares III (PS5, Xbox, Switch) — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10)

• Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (PS5) — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

• The Last of Us Part II Remastered (PS5) — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

• Silent Hill 2 (PS5) — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

• EA Sports FC 26 (PS5, Xbox) — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40)

• Rise of the Ronin (PS5) — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40)

• Assassin's Creed Shadows (PS5, Xbox) — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35)

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

• F1 25 (PS5, Xbox) — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35)

• Split Fiction (PS5, Xbox) — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

• Borderlands 4 (PS5, Xbox) — $47.99 $69.99 (save $22)

• Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater Tactical Edition (PS5, Xbox) — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20)

Handheld gaming console deals

• Legion Go S (AMD Ryzen Z2 Go, 16GB RAM 512GB SSD) — $449.99 $649.99 (save $200)

VR headset deals

• Meta Quest 3S (128GB) The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Bundle — $249 $299 (save $50) + free $50 gift card

• Meta Quest 3S (256GB) — $329.99 $399.99 (save $70) + free $50 gift card

Best vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $148 at Best Buy
$299.99 Save $151.99   Get Deal Why we like it

This cordless number from Shark is our favorite budget stick vacuum for pet hair — it's a much better buy than Dyson's V8 or V9 models, said Stodart. (In addition to covering TVs, she's also our in-house vacuum guru.) Best Buy is matching Amazon's Black Friday discount on it, which brings it down to an all-time low price of $148. That's a 51% savings.

More robot vacuum deals

• Shark Matrix Plus — $299.99 $699.99 (save $400)

• Dreame GoVac 500 — $529.99 $1,099.99 (save $570)

• Shark PowerDetect ThermaCharged Robot Vacuum & Mop — $699.99 $1,199.99 (save $500)

• Dreame GoVac 600 — $799.99 $1,299.99 (save $500)

Stick vacuum deals

• Dyson V15 Detect Extra — $549.99 $849.99 (save $300)

Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Classic Espresso Machine $149.95 at Best Buy
$229.95 Save $80   Get Deal Why we like it

De'Longhi's entry-level espresso machine has 15 bars of pressure and a built-in frother with two steam settings (one for heating milk and another for making latte art). In the cheapest Black Friday espresso machine deal I've encountered so far, it's on sale for just $150 at Best Buy, as well as on Amazon, Crate & Barrel, Williams-Sonoma, Macy's, and DeLonghi's website. It last hit that price in July.

More coffee maker and espresso machine deals

• De'Longhi All-in-One Combination Coffee and Espresso Machine — $249.95 $379.95 (save $130)

• De'Longhi Magnifica Start Espresso Machine — $399.95 $599.95 (save $200)

• De'Longhi La Specialista Arte Evo Espresso Machine with Cold Brew — $449.95 $699.95 (save $250)

• De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Espresso Machine — $549.95 $899.95 (save $350)

• De'Longhi La Specialista Touch Espresso Machine with Cold Brew — $699.95 $999.95 (save $300)

• De'Longhi Magnifica Plus Automatic Espresso Machine — $999.95 $1,299.95 (save $300)

• De'Longhi Rivelia Automatic Espresso Machine with Grinder — $1,199.95 $1,499.95 (save $300)

• De'Longhi Eletta Explore Espresso Machine with Cold Brew — $1,499.95 $1,999.95 (save $500)

Toaster oven and air fryer deals

• Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Compact — $199.95 $249.95 (save $50)

• Ninja Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven — $229.95 $379.95 (save $150)

• Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer — $279.95 $349.95 (save $70)

• Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro — $299.95 $399.95 (save $100)

KitchenAid stand mixer deals

• KitchenAid 5.5-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200)

Best beauty tech deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexStyle (Straight & Wavy Hair, Indigo Rush) $189.99 at Best Buy
$279.99 Save $90   Get Deal Why we like it

Shopping for a multi-styler? After testing them both, Mashable's Bethany Allard recommends the Shark FlexStyle over the Dyson Airwrap. It "offers nearly everything the Airwrap does, and then some extras that the Airwrap doesn't, for half the price," she writes. This navy blue FlexStyle bundle is almost a third of the price of an on-sale Airwrap as part of Best Buy's Black Friday sale. It comes with four attachments meant for straight and wavy hair.

More hair tool deals

• Dyson Airwrap Origin (Nickel/Copper) — $399.99 $549.99 (save $150)

Skincare tool deals

• Therabody TheraFace Depuffing Wand — $135.99 $169.99 (save $34)

• Therabody TheraFace Pro — $299.99 $419.99 (save $120)

• Therabody TheraFace Mask Glo — $329.99 $379.99 (save $50)

Best Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny & Rosie's House $54.99 at Best Buy
$74.99 Save $20.00   Get Deal Why we like it

This extremely adorable 535-piece set is the most elaborate build in Lego's original Animal Crossing collection, which launched in late 2023 in partnership with Nintendo. (Per the Lego website, it's set to retire soon.) Best Buy and Amazon both have it on sale for 27% off this Black Friday, which is its second-biggest discount to date. It sold out at Target after going on sale for the same price there.

More Lego deals

• Lego Icons Transformers Bumblebee — $62.99 $89.99 (save $27)

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

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

• Lego Disney Moana 2 Kakamora Barge — $84.99 $99.99 (save $15)

• Lego Marvel Logo & Minifigures — $84.99 $99.99 (save $15)

• Lego Disney Young Simba the Lion King — $90.99 $129.99 (save $39)

Black Friday has quickly morphed from a predominantly in-store experience to an online shopping craze that lasts an entire month. Even before pandemic circumstances deterred shoppers from heading to stores, things were starting to shift.

The day after Thanksgiving once marked the start of the holiday shopping season, but now, it's just the peak of a month-long deals bonanza. Best Buy kicked things off this year on Halloween — the earliest of any of the mega retailers. Target and Walmart weren't too far behind, throwing their initial early Black Friday sales on Nov. 6 and Nov. 14, respectively.

Amazon was surprisingly the last to throw its hat in the ring, with its official Black Friday sale running from Nov. 20 through Cyber Monday on Dec. 1. Needless to say, Needless to say, it's been a month full of epic deals already.

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

With an overall hunger for savings amidst inflation-concerned customers, the questions arise in 2025 more than ever: What are the best Black Friday shopping tips? Should you wait until the big day to snag a deal? Will things be cheaper on Black Friday or Cyber Monday? How can you find the best deals?

Cyber Week is always chaotic, but getting organized and knowing what you're looking for will have you shopping like a well-oiled machine. We've got you covered with shopping tips for securing the best deals on Black Friday 2025 and beyond.

1. Plan your shopping wisely

We'll spare you the sports references, but going into Black Friday without a game plan is risky as hell — and a great way to end up with buyer's remorse.

If you're unsure of what exactly you're looking for this season, you might want to take a glimpse at all of the major retailers' ad scans to get an idea of what's popular, what's getting discounted, and when the best time is to buy certain items. Make note that there are a ton of ad scans to sort through. To make your life a little easier, you can also just follow our mega list of deals from all major retailers instead and follow along with our live blog for the latest updates. TL;DR: We already did the sorting for you.

While planning your attack, be sure to set a budget to prevent overspending. It's easy to get click-happy when you see all of the sparkly discounts in front of you.

2. Organize your Black Friday wishlist

It's no surprise that Amazon's Black Friday sale is the most highly anticipated of the year. If you plan on shopping at Amazon this season, do yourself a favor and get your wishlist in order. Every product page on the retail giant's website has an "add to list" button. Do this with all of the gadgets and gizmos on your shopping list this season to organize everything, view it all at a glance, and even rank items based on priority. You'll be able to see which products have gone on sale and seamlessly scoop them up before they're gone.

SEE ALSO: Creating an Amazon wishlist is our go-to Black Friday shopping hack 3. Download apps from Walmart, Target, Amazon, Best Buy, and more

Shopping from your phone? It'd be smart to download mobile apps from your favorite stores — Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Amazon are big ones that will come in clutch for Black Friday. They'll obviously be plastering their biggest deals across the screen, making things organized and easy to navigate even on a bumpy commute or at a loud relative's house.

Not only will the apps help you out on the go, but they'll also give you access to exclusive app-only perks like wishlist alerts, personalized suggestions, scan-and-go features, and more. The Amazon app will even show you deals on recent items you've searched. It's like it knows you too well.

4. Take advantage of Alexa's exclusive features

Got a newer Echo smart speaker? Surprise — you can take advantage of exclusive features. Open up your Alexa mobile app and turn on the advanced deal alerts feature (you'll find it under More > Settings > Notifications > Amazon Shopping), then check the Deal Recommendations and Shopping Recommendations. If you already have a wishlist organized and ready to go, you'll get a pop-up alert or a yellow ring light on your Echo speaker whenever Alexa finds out about an upcoming deal on one of the items on your list. Alexa will even let you know if an item on your wishlist is going on sale up to 24 hours before the sale goes live, so you can plan accordingly.

5. Visit CamelCamelCamel like it's your job

So technically, it actually is our job to find the best deals, but we'll let you in on a little secret. When shopping for deals at Amazon, we always reference CamelCamelCamel to see the historical data on the sale prices for a particular item. At a glance, it allows you to see just how good that deal is (or isn't). Even if you're shopping elsewhere, you can get an idea of a product's price history before purchasing.

6. Utilize Buy Now, Pay Later when possible

If you can't afford to pay for your Black Friday haul in one lump sum, don't be afraid to take advantage of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options. When used responsibly, BNPL apps (like Affirm) can help you nab the deals you want while still making your monthly rent. Just note that BNPL services use a "soft inquiry" to determine your credit. While this shouldn't affect your credit score, there's no promise that your payment history won't be reported to credit bureaus.

7. Bookmark Mashable's Black Friday page

Not all heroes wear capes. (It's us. We're the heroes.) Mashable's Black Friday page is the hub for pretty much every Black Friday sale that matters, with links to all of our coverage, like that massive master list of the best Black Friday 2025 deals, plus spotlight deals broken down by retailer (Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy, Target, etc.), as well as by categories like TVs, robot vacuums, streaming services, or laptops. This will save you from wasting time trying to skim websites on your own and getting overwhelmed.

We'll be updating these lists regularly before, during, and after the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shenanigans, so check back for all the latest and greatest deals that drop. Stores also love to throw in sneaky coupon codes or freebies. These can be easy to miss when you're in a hurry to order, so we'll let you know when we spot one.

8. Sign up for the Mashable Deals newsletter

Not about to be glued to the internet during family time? Cute — we will be, though. If you want to stay in the loop via email, we've got you covered. In the days surrounding the big sale, our regular newsletters will be filled with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals that you may want to hop on.

The Mashable Deals newsletter is also just a clutch thing to get in general. True, we're probably biased, but we really think this is one email you won't be annoyed with when it pops up in your inbox. You'll be sent a quick rundown of deals we think you'll care about, like the best Amazon deals of the day or really solid discounts on popular streaming services.

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Black Friday is fast approaching, but the reality is that it's already here in a big way. You can find discounts on hot products like MacBooks, AirPods, Lego, Pokémon, and so much more. It's the single best time of the year to secure a deal, with heavy discounts on offer from all the leading retailers.

The biggest retailers are always looking to get ahead of the competition by launching early-access deals, with savings-packed Black Friday ads that include a snapshot of what shoppers can expect. We recommend that savvy shoppers take some time to check out everything that's showcased in these ads, but if that sounds like far too much work, we can help you out.

SEE ALSO: Everything to know about Black Friday 2025: Best early deals, sale dates, price matching, and more

We've checked out all the best deals from the Black Friday ads of leading retailers. We're talking about the likes of Best Buy, Walmart, Home Depot, and Target. Amazon doesn't release a traditional Black Friday ad, but we've still gone ahead and pulled the best deals that you can already shop. Aren't we helpful.

These are the best Black Friday deals from Black Friday ads that you can already buy online.

Best Black Friday deals from AmazonBest Black Friday Apple deals

AirTags

• Apple AirTag — $17.97 $29 (save $12.03)

• Apple AirTag (4-pack) — $64.98 $99 (save $34.02)

Apple Watch

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular 44mm) — $279 $329 (save $50)

• Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + Cellular, 46mm) — $409.99 $529 (save $120)

• Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular 49mm) — $599 $799 (save $300)

• Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + Cellular, 46mm) — $748 $799 (save $51)

iPads

• Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 512GB) — $579 $649 (save $170)

• Apple iPad mini, 8.3-inch (A17 Pro. WiFi, 12GB) — $699 $799 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 512GB) — $749 $899 (save $150)

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $899 $999 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 1TB) — $949 $1,099 (save $150)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 1TB) — $1,149 $1,299 (save $150)

iMacs

• Apple iMac (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149.99 $1,299 (save $149.01)

• Apple iMac (M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249 $1,324.66 (save $75.66)

• Apple iMac (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,729 $1,899 (save $170)

Mac Minis

• Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $479 $599 (save $120)

• Apple Mac mini (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $869 $999 (save $130)

• Apple 2024 Mac mini (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,199 $1,399 (save $200)

Macbooks

• Apple MacBook Air 13 inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,399 (save $250)

• Apple MacBook Air 15 inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,599 (save $250)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14 inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,399 $1,599 (save $200)

• Apple 2025 MacBook Pro (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,599 $1,799 (save $200)

• Apple 2024 MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,699 $3,199 (save $500)

• Apple 2024 MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,499 $3,999 (save $500)

Headphones

• Beats Solo 4 — $129.95 $199.95 (save $70)

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

Best Black Friday Lego deals

• Lego Disney Frozen Advent Calendar 2025 — $30.79 $44.99 (save $14.20)

• Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)

• Lego Star Wars: Millennium Falcon 'A New Hope' 25th anniversary model — $67.97 $84.99 (save $17.02)

• Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table — $71.99 $89.99 (save $18)

• Lego Ideas Tuxedo Cat — $80 $99.99 (save $19.99)

• Lego Star Wars Grogu with Hover Pram — $82.95 $99.99 (save $17.04)

Best Black Friday power station deals

• Jackery Explorer 300 — $159 $279 (save $120)

• Bluetti Elite 30 V2 — $194 $239 (save $45)

• Anker Solix C300 — $209.99 $299 (save $89.01)

• Bluetti Elite 100 V2 — $394.99 $799 (save $404.01)

• Anker Solix C1000 — $397.99 $799 (save $401.01)

• Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — $399 $799 (save $400)

• Anker Solix EverFrost 2 Cooler (40 liter) — $649 $899.99 (save $250.99)

• Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 — $799 $1,499 (save $700)

Best Black Friday headphones deals

• Soundcore by Anker Q20i — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)

• Sony WH-CH720N — $88 $179.99 (save $91.99)

• Sennheiser Accentum Plus — $179.95 $249.95 (save $70)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd gen) — $216 $299 (save $83)

• Nothing Headphone (1) — $254 $299 (save $45)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 — $248 $399 (save $151)

• Sonos Ace — $279 $399 (save $120)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones (2nd gen) — $399 $449 (save $50)

Best Black Friday smartwatch deals

• Fitbit Versa 4 — $119.95 $199.95 (save $80)

• Garmin Bounce Kids Smartwatch — $119.99 $149.99 (save $30)

• Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)

• Garmin fēnix 8 — $849.99 $1,099.99 (save $250)

Best Black Friday gaming deals

• Unicorn Overlord (Nintendo Switch) — $24.99 $59.99 (save $35)

• Little Nightmares III (Xbox Series X) — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10)

• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (PS5) — $29.99 $48.53 (save $18.54)

• Silent Hill 2 (PS5) — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (PS5) — $30 $59.99 (save $29.99)

• Elden Ring Nightreign (Xbox Series X) — $34.99 $54.99 (save $20)

• Split Fiction (PS5) — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

• Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition (Xbox Series X) — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

• Meta Quest 3S 128GB — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50)

• Meta Quest 3S 256GB — $329 $399.99 (save $70.99 + $49.01 Amazon credit)

Best Black Friday robot vacuum deals

• Dreame X40 Ultra Robotic Vacuum and Mop — $499.99 $1,199.99 (save $700)

• Eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop — $499.99 $899.99 (save $400)

• Roborock Qrevo Edge Robot Vacuum and Mop — $699.99 $1,399.99 (save $700)

• Roborock Qrevo CurvX Robot Vacuum and Mop — $849.99 $1,499.99 (save $650)

• Roborock Saros 10R Robot Vacuum and Mop — $999.99 $1,599.99 (save $600)

Best Black Friday deals from Best BuyBest Black Friday TV deals

• TCL 43-inch F35 Series 4K Fire TV — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)

• Hisense 43-inch QD6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $169.99 $299.99 (save $130)

• LG 43-inch UA77 Series AI 4K TV — $229.99 $329.99 (save $100)

• Insignia 50-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $169.99 $299.99 (save $130)

• Samsung 50-inch U7900 Series 4K TV — $229.99 $329.99 (save $100)

• Insignia 55-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $189.99 $349.99 (save $160)

• Samsung 55-inch Q8F Series QLED 4K TV — $599.99 $749.99 (save $150)

• Samsung 55-inch S90F Series OLED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,799.99 (save $600)

• LG 65-inch UA77 Series AI 4K TV — $379.99 $499.99 (save $120)

• LG 65-inch 70A Series QNED AI 4K TV — $449.99 $579.99 (save $130)

• Samsung 65-inch Q8F Series QLED 4K TV — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300)

• Samsung 65-inch QN70F Series Neo QLED Mini LED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,199.99 (save $400)

• Samsung 65-inch S90F Series OLED 4K TV — $1,399.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,100)

• Samsung 70-inch U7900 Series 4K TV — $399.99 $569.99 (save $170)

• Insignia 75-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $379.99 $529.99 (save $220)

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

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

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

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

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

Best Black Friday laptop deals

• Asus Vivobook 14 (Intel Core 5 120U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $279.99 $529.99 (save $250)

• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 (AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $399.99 $629.99 (save $230)

• Lenovo Yoga 7i 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $629.99 $1,049.99 (save $420)

• HP Victus 15.6-inch 144Hz Full HD Gaming Laptop — $549.99 $899.99 (save $350)

• GIGABYTE GAMING A16 16-inch — $599.99 $879.99 (save $280)

• HP Omen 16 (AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,149.99 $1,579.99 (save $430)

• Alienware 16X Aurora 16-inch 2.5K Gaming Laptop — $1,299.99 $1,799.99 (save $500)

• Acer Chromebook 315 (Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $119 $219.99 (save $100.99)

• Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook Laptop — $149 $399 (save $250)

• Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go 14-inch — $149.99 $329.99 (save $180)

• ASUS CX14 14-inch FHD Chromebook — $249 $429 (save $180)

Best Black Friday earbuds deals

• JLab Go Pop ANC — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)

• JLab Go Pods ANC — $20.99 $29.99 (save $9)

• JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)

• JLab Epic Lab Edition — $99.99 $199.99 (save $100)

• Bose QuietComfort — $129 $179 (save $50)

• Bose Ultra Open Earbuds — $199 $299 (save $100)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $219.99 $249.99 (save $30)

Best Black Friday portable speaker deals

• JBL Flip 7 — $109.95 $149.95 (save $40)

• JBL Charge 6 — $129.95 $199.95 (save $70)

• Bose SoundLink Plus — $199 $269 (save $70)

• Sony XP700 Portable Bluetooth Party — $349.99 $549.99 (save $200)

• JBL PartyBox 310 — $399.95 $579.95 (save $180)

Best Black Friday vacuum deals

• eufy C10 — $199.99 $479.99 (save $280)

• bObsweep UltraVision Pet Self-Empty Robot Vacuum — $274.99 $1,129.99 (save $855)

• Shark Matrix 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum — $279.99 $699.99 (save $420)

• eufy Omni C20 — $349.99 $749.99 (save $400)

• eufy S1 Pro Omni — $699.99 $1,499.99 (save $800)

• Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra Robot Vacuum — $899.99 $1,799.99 (save $900)

Best Black Friday kitchen deals

• Ninja Mega Kitchen System — $159.99 $219.99 (save $60)

• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart — $349.99 $499.99 (save $150)

• GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker — $399 $579.99 (save $180.99)

• De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Espresso Machine with Frother — $549.95 $899.95 (save $350)

• De'Longhi Magnifica Plus Automatic Espresso Machine — $999.95 $1,299.95 (save $300)

• De'Longhi Eletta Explore Espresso Machine — $1,499.95 $1,999.95 (save $500)

Best Black Friday unlocked phone deals

• Motorola Moto G (128GB) — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80)

• OnePlus Nord N30 5G 128GB — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50)

• Apple iPhone 14 (128GB) — $549.99 $629.99 (save $80)

• Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold 256GB — $1,499 $1,799 (save $300)

Best Black Friday deals from Home DepotBest Black Friday cordless power tool deals

• Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless Compact Drill/Driver – $99 $199 (save $100)

• Milwaukee M18 18V Compact Brushless Cordless Impact Driver Kit – $99 $198 (save $100)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V 8 in. Cordless Oil-Free Pole Saw — $99 $120 (save $30)

• DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit – $129 $179 (save $50)

• Dewalt 20V Max XR Oscillating Multi Tool — $129 $120 (save $90)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit – $199 $299 (save $100)

• Milwaukee M18 Fuel 14 in. 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Battery Top Handle Chainsaw (Tool Only) – $299 $349 (save $50)

• Milwaukee M12 Cordless Hammer, Drill, Impact Driver Combo Kit — $319 $369 (save $50)

Best Black Friday tool deals

• Husky Stubby Ratchet and Socket Set (46-Piece) — $19.97 $29.97 (save $10)

• Husky BITE SAE/Metric Non-Slip Hex Key Set (18-Piece) — $19.97 $29.97 (save $10)

• Husky Mechanics Tool Set (280-Piece) — $99 $199 (save $100)

• Ryobi SPEED BENCH Mobile Workstation — $179 $199 (save $20)

• Ryobi 18V 12 Tool Combo Kit — $649 $799 (save $150)

Best Black Friday home deals

• NinjaFlip Toaster Oven and Air Fryer — $149 $219 (save $70)

• GE High-Efficiency Top Load Washer — $568 $849 (save $281)

• GE Burner Element Free-Standing Electric Range in Stainless Steel with Crisp Mode — $678 $999 (save $321)

• LG 3 Door French Door Refrigerator — $1,698 $3,099 (save $1,401)

• GE Profile Smart UltraFast Electric Washer and Dryer — $1,798 $2,699 (save $901

Best Black Friday deals from Kohl'sBest Black Friday tech deals

• Amazon Fire TV Stick HD – $17.99 $34.99 (save $17)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $34.99 $59.99 (save $20)

• Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB Tablet – $49.99 $99.99 (save $50)

• Amazon New Fire 8 – $54.99 $99.99 (save $40)

• Amazon Fire 32 GB HD 10 Tablet — $69.99 $139.99 (save $70)

• JBL Flip 7 – $109.99 $149.99 (save $30)

• JBL Charge 6 – $129.99 $199.99 (save $70)

Best Black Friday fitness tracker deals

• Garmin Venu Sq 2 Smartwatch – $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)

• Garmin Forerunner 55 – $149.99 $199.99 (save $50)

• Garmin vívoactive 5 — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)

• Garmin vívoactive 5 — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)

• Garmin Lily 2 Classic Women's Leather Strap – $249.99 $299.99 (save $50)

• Garmin vívoactive 6 Smartwatch - $249.99 $299.99 (save $50)

• Garmin Forerunner 265S – $299.99 $449.99 (save $150)

Best Black Friday home deals

• Toastmaster 2-Slice Toaster — $14.39 $24.99 (save $10.60)

• Crockpot Countdown Cook & Carry slow cooker (7-quart) — $69.99 $74.99 (save $5)

• Ninja BL610 Professional Blender – $89.99 $109.99 (save $30)

• PowerXL Vortex Pro air fryer (8-quart) — $129.99 $149.99 (save $20)

• NutriBullet 1200 Watt Blender Combo – $139.99 $179.99 (save $70)

• Shark Rocket Pro DLX corded stick vacuum — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40)

• Keurig K-Duo Gen 2 Hot & Iced Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker — $166.39 $259.99 (save $92.61)

Best Black Friday robot vacuum deals

• Robot Roomba 106 Robot Vacuum – $239.99 $444.99 (save $205)

• iRobot Roomba 106 Combo Robot Vacuum – $259.99 $464.99 (save $205)

• Shark Matrix Self-Empty Robot Vacuum – $349.99 $499.99 (save $150)

• Eufy Omni E28 Robotic Vacuum – $749.99 $999.99 (save $250)

Best Black Friday headphone deals

• JBL Tune 520BT – $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

• JBL Live 670NC – $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)

• Beats Studio Pro – $249.99 $349 (save $99.01)

Best Black Friday deals from Lowe'sBest Black Friday tool deals

• Craftsman Folding Utility Knife with On-Tool Blade Storage — $16.98 $21.99 (save $5.01)

• DeWalt Elite Series 1/4-in x Impact Driver Bit Set 100-Piece — $39.98 $44.98 (save $5)

• Werner Load Capacity Step Ladder — $69 $139 (save $70)

• CRAFTSMAN VERSASTACK 242 -Piece Standard — $99 $219 (save $120)

• Craftsman 6-Gallon Portable Electric 150 PSI Pancake Air Compressor — $99 $169 (save $70)

• Craftsman V20 20-Volt 1-Pack Lithium-ion (4.0 Ah Battery and Charger) — $99 $149 (save $50)

• DeWalt 20-Volt Max 6-1/2-in Cordless Circular Saw with Brake (Tool Only) — $129 $159 (save $30)

• Kobalt 24-Volt 2-Pack Lithium-ion (4.0 Ah Battery and Charger) — $149 $159 (save $10)

• Little Giant Ladders Multi M14 Load Capacity Telescoping Multi-Position Ladder — $154 $194 (save $40)

• Bosch 18 -Volt 2 -Pack Lithium — $179 $219 (save $40)

• Kobalt 24-volt 4-Tool Brushless Power Tool Combo Kit — $249 $299 (save $50)

• Metabo HPT 1-3/4-in 15 -Degree Pneumatic Coil Roofing Nailer — $279 $329 (save $50)

• CRAFTSMAN 2000 Series — $399 $539 (save $140)

• DEWALT 20V MAX 5-Tool Power Tool Combo Kit — $449 $679 (save $230)

Best Black Friday grills and outdoor cooking deals

• VEVOR Outdoor Kitchen Pull-Out Drawer Modular Outdoor Kitchen Cabinet — $127.19 $158.99 (save $31.80)

• Royal Gourmet Offset Smoker W Black Barrel Charcoal Grill — $119.99 $138.23 (save $18.24)

• COWSAR Black 2-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill — $149.99 $299.99 (save $150)

• Royal Gourmet 3-in-1 Grill and Griddle Combo Station with Lid Portable Liquid Propane Grill — $149.99 $159.99 (save $10)

• COWSAR Stainless Steel and Black 2-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill — $169.99 $449.99 (save $280)

• COWSAR Stainless Steel and Black 3-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill — $239.99 $599.99 (save $360)

• Royal Gourmet Tabletop Gas Griddle with Removable Standing Cart and Hood 4-Burner Liquid Propane Flat Top Grill — $239.99 $269.99 (save $30)

• COWSAR Silver Stainless Steel 3-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill 1-Side Burner — $249.99 $494.99 (save $245)

Best Black Friday garden deals

• Cedar Hill 6-Pack LED Outdoor Path Light Kit — $59.99 $97.50 (save $37.51)

• Master Forge Stainless Steel Floorstanding Liquid Propane Patio Heater — $119 $169 (save $50)

• Nuu Garden Iron Floorstanding Liquid Propane Patio Heater — $149.99 $215.99 (save $66)

• Endless Summer Steel Square Liquid Propane Fire Pit — $223.76 $248.62 (save $24.86)

• Real Flame Forsyth Round Portable Wood-Burning Fire Pit — $338.05 $398 (save $59.95)

Best Black Friday holiday decoration deals

• GE 4-ct Staybright LED Random Sparkle Jumbo Light Bulb Pathway Markers — $29.98 $39.98 (save $10)

• Puleo International 24-in Pre-lit Indoor/Outdoor Green Fir Artificial Christmas Wreath — $35.99 $44.99 (save $9)

• Veikous 59.2-in Freestanding Snowman Yard Decoration with Clear LED Lights — $69.99 $95.01 (save $25.02)

• Veikous 6-ft Pre-lit Flocked White Artificial Christmas Tree with White LED Lights — $98.50 $123.23 (save $24.73)

• Veikous 6-ft Aspen fir Pre-lit Artificial Christmas Tree with White LED Lights — $129.99 $194 (save $64.01)

• Veikous 7.5-ft Pine Pre-lit Flocked White Artificial Christmas Tree with White LED Lights — $159.99 $233.20 (save $73.21)

Best Black Friday kitchen deals

• VEVOR 7.5 inch 180W Meat Slicer 120 -Speed Commercial/Residential Food Slicer — $66.95 $84.89 (save $17.94)

• Braun Multiquick 7 -Speed 500 -Watt Immersion Blender — $79.95 $109.95 (save $70)

• VEVOR 12-in-1 25L Air Fryer — $124.73 $155.89 (save $31.16)

• KitchenAid Classic Series White 4.5-Quart Tilt-head Stand Mixer — $279.99 $399.99 (save $120)

• DeLonghi La Specialista Semi — $449.95 $699.95 (save $250)

• VEVOR 3 Speeds Adjustable 550 W Dough Food Mixer 304 — $528.98 $626.99 (save $158.01)

• DeLonghi Magnifica Super — $549.95 $899.95 (save $350)

Best Black Friday deals from TargetBest Black Friday 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)

• Doom The Dark Ages: Standard Edition (Xbox Series X) — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)

• 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)

Best Black Friday toy deals

• Up to 50% off select toys

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

• Up to 40% off select outdoor toys and games (online only)

• Up to 30% off select Nintendo, Super Mario & Yummiland toys

• Up to 30% off select baby toys and gifts

• Buy 1, get 1 50% off select toys, games and puzzles with a Target Circle membership

Best Black Friday kitchen deals

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

• Ninja Kitchen System Blender — $99.99 $189.99 (save $90)

• Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven — $119.99 $229.99 (save $110)

• Keurig K-Supreme Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker — $119.99 $169.99 (save $50)

• 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 — $279.99 $429.99 (save $150)

• 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)

Best Black Friday Lego deals

• Lego Architecture New York City Skyline Set — $33.59 $47.99 (save $14.40)

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

• Lego Marvel Peter Parker’s Apartment Set — $43.99 $54.99 (save $11)

• Lego Harry Potter Mandrake Magical Plant Set — $44.79 $55.99 (save $11.20)

• Lego Wicked Glinda & Elphaba's Dormitory — $46.99 $52.99 (save $6)

• Lego Ideas Family Tree Home Décor Set — $55.99 $79.99 (save $24)

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

• Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table — $71.99 $89.99 (save $18)

• Lego Fortnite Peely Bone Collectible Building Kit — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)

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

• Lego Ideas Viking Village Model Set — $109.89 $156.99 (save $47.10)

Best Black Friday floor care deals

• Bissell Little Green Max Carpet Cleaner — $109.99 $139.99 (save $30)

• Shark Navigator Lift-Away Deluxe Upright Vacuum — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50)

• Tineco GO Flex Cordless Stick Vacuum — $129.99 $179.99 (save $50)

• Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum — $179.99 $299.99 (save $120)

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

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

• Eecovacs Deebot T30S PRO Robot Vacuum and Mop — $545.99 $839.99 (save $294)

Best Black Friday headphone and earbud deals

• Beats Solo Buds Earbuds — $59.99 $79.99 (save $20)

• Apple AirPods 4 (Without Active Noise Canceling) — $69.99 $129.99 (save $60)

• 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)

• Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones — $399.99 $459.99 (save $60)

Best Black Friday 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)

Best Black Friday holiday prep deals

• 30% off hefty storage and organization

• 30% off Threshold decor items

• 40% off holiday lighting

• 40% off tree skirts, collars, toppers, and more

• 40% off select holiday décor and lights

Best Black Friday holiday prep deals

• 30% off Threshold decor items

• 40% off holiday lighting

• 40% off select holiday décor and lights

Best Black Friday deals from WalmartBest Black Friday TV deals

• VIZIO 50-inch Class — $128 $214 (save $86)

• Philips 50-inch Class 4K Ultra HD (2160p) — $228 $278 (save $50)

• LG 70-inch 4K UHD webOS Smart TV — $368 $429.99 (save $61.99)

• Hisense 75-inch Class H5 Series — $378 $499 (save $121)

• Hisense 75-inch Class U6H — $448 $698 (save $250)

Best Black Friday Apple deals

• Apple AirTag 4-pack — $64.98 $99 (save $34.02)

• Apple AirPods 4 — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50)

• Apple Pencil Pro — $99 $129 (save $30)

• 2022 Apple 10.9-inch iPad — $349 $449 (save $100)

• 2025 Apple 11-inch iPad — $399 $449 (save $50)

• Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $479.99 $549 (save $69.01)

• Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 — $1,444 $1,599 (save $155)

Best Black Friday fitness tracker deals

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

• Fitbit Versa 2 — $119 $200 (save $81)

• Garmin vívoactive 5 — $199 $228.95 (save $29.95)

• Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm — $199.99 $239.99 (save $40)

• Apple Watch Series 10 GPS 46mm — $279 $429 (save $150)

Best Black Friday gaming deals

• Wired Gaming Keyboard & Mouse Combo — $15.99 $35.98 (save $19.99)

• GTRACING 55-inch Large RGB Gaming Computer Desk with Mouse Pad — $64.99 $149.99 (save $85)

• Bigzzia Gaming Chair — $79.99 $149.99 (save $70)

• CRUA 24-inch 75HZ Curved Monitor — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)

• Zhic Gaming Desktop PC — $429.99 $599 (save $169.01)

• CyberPowerPC Gamer Master Gaming Desktop — $799 $979.99 (save $180.99)

Best Black Friday laptop deals

• HP 14-inch HD Chromebook — $119 $409.99 (save $290.99)

• HP 15.6-inch FHD IPS — $219 $549.99 (save $330.99)

• Auusda 15.6-inch Business Laptop — $329.99 $927.69 (save $597.70)

• HP Victus 15.6-inch — $499 $1,049.99 (save $550.99)

• ASUS Vivobook 16-inch — $539.99 $609 (save $69.01)

• Alienware 16-inch Aurora Gaming Laptop — $799 $1,249.99 (save $450.99)

Best Black Friday robot vacuum deals

• Shark Matrix 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum — $194 $379.99 (save $185.99)

• iRobot Roomba 1010 — $198 $339.99 (save $141.99)

• Roborock Q10 X5+ — $259.99 $499.99 (save $240)

TL;DR: Pokémon TCG's Prismatic Evolutions Premium Figure Collection is down to $124.99 at Amazon, which is near-market value compared to TCGplayer's price of $118.90 including shipping.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Prismatic Evolutions Premium Figure Collection $124.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $25.00   Get Deal

Mega Evolution and Phantasmal Flames are kicking of the new era of Pokémon TCG with a massive bang, and Scarlet and Violet era print runs are still going strong. Prismatic Evolutions was ridiculously hard to grab at launch, but it looks like that's finally changing thanks to the Pokémon Company increasing production earlier this year.

Prismatic Evolutions is pretty much laser focused on Eeveelutions, but there's some stunning Secret Illustration Rares of non-Eeveelution Pokémon in this set. Roaring Moon ex, Ceruledge ex, and Dragapult ex all have ridiculously stunning artwork, for example.

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The good news is Amazon is near-market value on Prismatic Evolutions Premium Figure Collection. The $124.99 price is pretty much at market value when compared to TCGPlayer's lowest price at $118.90, especially when you take shipping into account.

TCGplayer Cyber Weekend 10% cashback event Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

Prismatic Evolutions is some to the most expensive Pokémon TCG product in the modern era, and the other chase cards are up there in value. TCGplayer is running a 10% cashback event, which boosts up to 16% providing you've been a TCGplayer subscriber for long enough. This event comes at a time when Pokémon TCG in general is finding a new floor when it comes to sealed product and card value, so this is 100% the best time to buy up the chase cards you need and build up your collection:

1. Umbreon ex - 161/131
   Near Mint Holofoil: $1,000
   Market price: $1,111.08
   Most recent sale: $1,099.99

2. Sylveon ex - 156/131
   Near Mint Holofoil: $300
   Market price: $332.45
   Most recent sale: $340.94

3. Leafeon ex - 144/131
   Near Mint Holofoil: $240
   Market price: $270.48
   Most recent sale: $250

4. Glaceon ex - 150/131
   Near Mint Holofoil: $189
   Market price: $207.36
   Most recent sale: $190

5. Vaporeon ex - 149/131
   Near Mint Holofoil: $181
   Market price: $194.77
   Most recent sale: $187.29

DJI, one of the world's largest drone manufacturers, is on the verge of a full-scale ban in the United States, with a Dec. 23, 2025, deadline looming. With less than a month to go, the ban marks the culmination of years of escalating restrictions on drones from the U.S. government, which has been eyeing DJI warily since as far back as 2017.

Those efforts have intensified over the past year, and now a DJI drone ban looks inevitable, barring a last-minute surprise.

SEE ALSO: The best Black Friday DJI drone deal is now live for everyone — score the best-ever price on the DJI Mini 4K

"This is about forcing the biggest manufacturer of drones out of the market so that American drone manufacturers don’t have to compete with them," said Adam Welsh, DJI’s Head of Global Policy, in a recent interview with Mashable.

The Department of Defense (sometimes unofficially called the Department of War) recently classified DJI as a "Chinese military company," which DJI denies. We've also seen multiple reports of Customs and Border Protection blocking DJI shipments from entering the country, even for non-drone products. These actions, however, are separate from the upcoming ban itself, which stems from a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) — the U.S. defense budget — requiring security audits for Chinese-made drones. If those audits aren’t completed within a year of the bill’s passage, companies like DJI will be barred from importing new products into the U.S.

However, there are no companies like DJI, which holds a unique place in both the consumer and commercial drone markets here in the United States. Earlier this year, a report from the New York Times detailed how a DJI drone ban would cause big disruptions to farmers and first responders who rely on DJI products. The impact of a DJI ban cannot be overstated. Back in 2020, a Drone Industry Insights report found that DJI commanded a staggering 77 percent of the U.S. consumer drone market. BCC Research later put DJI’s global share at roughly 70 percent — an almost unheard-of level of dominance in any tech sector.

"We are 70+ percent of the commercial sector, probably more like 90 percent of the ag sector, about 90 percent of the law enforcement, firefighter sector," Welsh estimated. "We did an impact study, and about 450-460,000 jobs are supported through the use of our products in the United States. Those jobs are all under threat if this ban goes into effect."

Even still, lawmakers have argued that relying so heavily on a foreign vendor in any critical industry poses too great a security risk.

So what does this mean for DJI customers? And should you still buy a DJI drone before the ban takes effect? Whether you’re a hobbyist, a farmer, or a first responder, here’s a breakdown of the major questions you may have about the DJI drone ban.

Why is DJI being banned?

As stated above, the ban stems from the fine print in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025, which passed in December 2024. In that bill, Congress stipulates that DJI (and Autel Robotics) must pass a formal security audit within a year of the bill’s passage, or else the FCC must automatically add all DJI drone equipment and services to the Covered List. This would effectively ground new DJI products in the U.S. by denying them access to FCC-regulated bandwidth.

Under the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019, the agencies eligible to carry out that audit include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Department of Defense (DOD). However, according to DJI, responsibility for conducting the audit has bounced between those agencies, with none willing to take ownership.

Mashable contacted each agency by email and only received a response from DHS:

The Department of Homeland Security is continuing to assess the risk of communication services and equipment manufactured by DJI and Autel in order to inform a determination on the risk to the national security of the United States or the security and safety of United States persons. Upon completion of the determination, DHS will work with other Executive Branch agencies and the Administration to comply with the mandates of Section 1709 by the identified deadlines, as applicable.

Back in June, Welsh formally wrote to DHS requesting the audit, saying, "I write to request that any or all of your agencies begin this required evaluation of DJI’s products right away."

DJI has repeatedly stated in blog posts and in responses to Mashable that it is more than willing to participate in the evaluation. But so far, no agency has initiated it.

Given DJI’s confidence in passing an audit, it’s important to clarify that none of the agencies are actually required to conduct one to keep the company off the Covered List. If an agency did choose to perform the audit, whether DJI passed or failed, it would then be required to submit an unclassified report to several congressional committees explaining its decision.

Without an audit, DJI can’t clear its name, and the clock continues to tick toward a ban that the company can’t stop on its own.

When is the DJI drone ban?

With DJI unable to get any of the national security agencies to initiate an audit, the drone manufacturer is set to automatically be placed on the FCC's Covered List on Dec. 23, 2025.

This means any new DJI drones entering the U.S. will be classified as untrusted communications equipment — denying them FCC-regulated bandwidth, which you most definitely need to operate a drone.

Can I still buy a DJI drone? Credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images

The sort-of good news is that, for now, you can still buy a DJI drone, and a DJI representative told Mashable they will still be operable in the future, pending further action from the government. After Dec. 23, the company won't be able to launch new products in the U.S. Even worse, the FCC can now retroactively apply its Covered List designation to previously released DJI products as well. According to Welsh, who spoke to Mashable, the retroactive designation would not affect drones you've already purchased, but only DJI's ability to sell and market them.

SEE ALSO: I found 7 DJI deals worth shopping for Black Friday Why are DJI products hard to find in stock?

Buying DJI products right now can already be a hassle. At DJI's online U.S. store, virtually its entire product lineup has been listed as out of stock for months, and customers can only buy most DJI products from third-party sellers at retailers like Amazon. DJI has also delayed some products indefinitely for the U.S. market, despite launching them globally.

There have been reports since late 2024 of CBP slowing or blocking DJI shipments over allegations that the company used forced labor. DJI has emphatically denied the claims, and it’s worth noting that the company is not currently on the DHS-published Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List.

When Mashable reported on that situation earlier this year, CBP stated that federal law prevents it from disclosing trade secrets or sensitive law enforcement information. DJI, for its part, has called the customs holdup a "misunderstanding" and says it’s working with CBP to resolve it.

Because of the inconsistent CBP blocks, there's now a noticeable shortage of DJI drones across the U.S. supply chain. Major retailers are reporting low or no stock, and DJI's own U.S. inventory appears depleted as well. You can find DJI drones for sale from third-party sellers at Amazon, but that can be risky.

Who replaces DJI?

During Welsh's interview with Mashable, he argues that the driving force behind the DJI ban is straightforward U.S. protectionism.

This is about forcing the biggest manufacturer of drones out of the market so that American drone manufacturers don’t have to compete with them. - DJI Head of Global Policy, Adam Welsh

There’s reason to believe that’s the case, especially now that Trump has started his second term. Between sweeping tariffs and Big Tech being pushed into billion-dollar, U.S.-based data-center commitments for AI, the administration has made it clear that "restoring American manufacturing" is a core priority. In June, Trump signed two executive orders aimed at boosting the domestic drone industry — both stopping just short of an outright ban on DJI. One establishes a federal task force to “restore American airspace sovereignty.” The other directs the Federal Acquisition Security Council to “publish a Covered Foreign Entity List” identifying companies that could pose supply-chain risks. States like Florida, Arkansas, and Tennessee have even banned Chinese-made drones for public safety and government work.

Still, DJI says that it's faced additional scrutiny dating back to the first Trump administration and even the Biden administration as well.

So, if the endgame from the government is a U.S.-first drone market, the question becomes obvious: Who’s actually positioned to take over the lion’s share of consumer drones once DJI is pushed out?

That's a very tough question to answer, because DJI is the American consumer drone market. There are U.S. companies that manufacture commercial drones, but few of them produce products intended for everyday consumers. Looking at DroneU’s recommendations for U.S.-made, NDAA-approved drones, every option costs thousands of dollars and is clearly designed for enterprise, industrial, or government work — not for someone who just wants to film a hike or learn to fly.

AeroVironment is likely the largest drone manufacturer in the United States, but it is also a defense contractor through and through. Their drones are built for the military, not for Best Buy shelves.

So, when policymakers discuss a future where American-made drones fill the gap left by DJI, the reality is that no domestic company is currently positioned to replace DJI in terms of price, scale, or consumer accessibility.

TL;DR: As of Nov. 27, Pokémon TCG's Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box is still at market value for $79.95 at Amazon vs. listings at TCGplayer.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box $79.95 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $20.04   Get Deal

The Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box is still $79.95 at Amazon, which is quite unique for the big box retailer. Usually Pokémon TCG fluctuates daily, so whilst it's not MSRP, it's a sign that stock levels are getting better and it's a matter of time before retailers have to drop their prices back to retail levels. At the end of the day, market value is what buyers are willing to pay for a product, so this is a a decent deal for sealed product ahead of Black Friday.

SEE ALSO: Where to buy Pokémon cards in 2025 — avoid overpaying or missing out on new sets

Mega Evolution kicked of its era with a bang thanks to the return of the most-loved Pokémon mainline game gimmick to ever hit the franchise. Mega Lucario ex, Mega Garedevoir ex, and Mega Venusaur ex headline the set alongside some of the best artwork I've seen in the modern era. Special shoutouts to Mega Lucario ex SIR alongside the Bulbasaur Illustration Rare and Special Illustration Rare line in that regard.

Get 10% cashback at TCGplayer for Cyber Weekend Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

I always like to mention that you will likely save some money by just buying chase card outright, which is going to level up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. TCGplayer is running their Cyber Weekend event, where trainers can get a flat 10% cashback on whatever they buy on site, with up to an extra 6% off for TCGplayer subscribers depending on how long they've been a memeber, plus free postage.

Here's the top chase cards for Mega Evolution right now with up to date value information and a quick link to catch it on TCGplayer:

1. Mega Lucario ex - 188/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $420
   Market price: $459.96
   Most recent sale: $419.99

2. Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $350
   Market price: $345
   Most recent sale: $300

3. Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $210
   Market price: $205.27
   Most recent sale: $206.45

4. Mega Lucario ex - 179/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $193
   Market price: $197.89
   Most recent sale: $180

5. Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $154.95
   Market price: $153.29
   Most recent sale: $147

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 8, 2025

The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for November 8, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 27 Pips

Number (3): Everything in this space must add to 3. The answer is 0-5, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add to 5. The answer is 0-5, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add to 1. The answer is 0-5, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add to 2. The answer is 0-5, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 27 Pips

Less Than(3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this red space must be equal to 4. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally; 4-3, placed vertically.

Equal (5): Everything in this light blue space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically.

Equal (4): Everything in this green space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 4-5, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add to 6. The answer is 6-1, placed horizontally; 4-5, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 27 Pips

Number (12): Everything in this space must add to 12. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically; 6-0, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (6): Everything in this light blue space must be equal to 6. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally; 6-4, placed vertically.

Equal (4): Everything in this dark blue space must be equal to 4. The answer is 1-4, placed horizontally; 6-4, placed vertically.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 5-0, placed horizontally; 6-0, placed horizontally; 0-0, placed vertically; 0-2, placed vertically.

Equal (5): Everything in this green space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically; 5-4, placed vertically.

Equal (2): Everything in this red space must be equal to 2. The answer is 0-2, placed vertically; 2-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this light blue space must be equal to 4. The answer is 5-4, placed vertically; 2-4, placed horizontally.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easy if you love rivalry week.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections: Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Score here

• Green: Thanksgiving entertainment

• Blue: Rivalry

• Purple: Spelled like a football team

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Places Where One Scores

• Green: Associated with the NFL on Thanksgiving

• Blue: College Football Rivalry "Cups"

• Purple: NFL Teams, With The First Letter Changed

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #430 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Places Where One Scores - END ZONE, GOAL, HOOP, PLATE

• Associated with the NFL on Thanksgiving - COWBOYS, LIONS, MADDEN, TURDUCKEN

• College Football Rivalry "Cups" - APPLE, COMMONWEALTH, GOVERNOR'S, TERRITORIAL

• NFL Teams, With The First Letter Changed - FILLS, METS, PEARS, YAMS

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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A prejudiced person.

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BIGOT

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Between thirty and fifty.

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FORTY

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Motionless.

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STILL

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Pricked.

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STUNG

Final Hurdle hint

A baby bird.

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CHICK

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We're vibrating with anticipation for Black Friday.

While Black Friday falls on Nov. 28 this year, the big retailers have already taken quite the head start on the sale. Best Buy dropped early deals and doorbusters starting Oct. 31, and Target started its first holiday savings event on Nov. 6. Now, both Walmart and Amazon have joined the fray, delivering record prices on AirPods, Apple Watches, Kindles, Legos, Ninja appliances, and Samsung TVs. We've spotted plenty more Black Friday-worthy deals that you can shop now to get ahead of your holiday shopping list or pick out something nice for yourself.

As we get closer to the big day, the deals are only going to get better so keep this page bookmarked throughout the sale. We'll be updating this guide with the latest Black Friday deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and beyond. The major players have special daily deals you won't want to miss.

Best Black Friday Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 at Amazon
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The 13-inch MacBook Air is down to a record-low price of $749 for Black Friday this year. This is our favorite laptop for students, thanks to its M4 silicon and slim design. This markdown is so good that even if it does happen to drop lower for Cyber Monday (and we're not counting on it), you still score a great deal without waiting for shopping chaos later this week.

More Apple deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $649 at Best Buy
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Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 1) headphones.

The Bose QC Ultra headphones have long been some of our favorite noise-cancelling headphones. Even though Bose recently replaced them with a new Gen 2 model, the originals are still an excellent value for your money — especially at the record low price of $299.

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Senior Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart sees Narwal's newest robot vacuum mop combo as a dupe for the $1,599.99 Roborock Saros 10R, our favorite robot vacuum of the year. Its edge cleaning is comparable thanks to dual spinning mopping pads that flex out from under the vacuum to scrub in corners and along walls. When mopping, the Freo Z10 Ultra ensures that it does a thorough job by taking a before-and-after picture of the spill, going back for another pass if necessary. The livestream pet camera is a bonus for homes with pets.

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"If you're not sure what size TV to get, we consider 65 inches to be the sweet spot for most folks. While the Hisense U6 Mini LED QLED TV falls into the budget-friendly category, its specs don't scream 'budget' at all. It features a Mini LED backlight system, which means its uses smaller LEDs to deliver a brighter and more detailed picture. Plus, it packs a 144Hz native refresh rate, WiFi 6 connectivity, support for HDR in Dolby Vision, the Fire TV OS, and on-board Alexa. Our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) called it 'easily the brightest and most colorful budget-friendly TV we've tested.'" — Christina Buff, Mashable Contributor

More TV and streaming deals Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 55-inch F35-Series 4K HDR LED Smart Fire TV (2025) $169.99 at Best Buy
$329.99 Save $160 Doorbuster deal Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV 2-Series HD Smart Fire TV $99.99 at Amazon
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One of our favorite health trackers, the Oura Ring 4, just got a major markdown ahead of Black Friday. Right now, you can save $100 on the Oura Ring 4, which now starts at $249. The Oura Ring 4 is our favorite smart ring at Mashable, providing holistic insights to help you manage stress and heart health. Not sure about your size? Start with the Oura Ring sizing kit for only $10.

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$99 Save $20 Editor's pick ✅ Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel Watch 4 $349.99 at Amazon
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$359 Save $60   Get Deal Best Black Friday kitchen deal Ninja Slushi (88 ounce) $419.52 at Amazon
  Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Ninja Slushi is a blast in any season — frozen margs in any flavor you want when it's hot, apple cider slush or gingerbread frappé when it's chilly. (Mashable Senior Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart loves her Slushi, and so do all of her friends.) A year after the first Slushi came out, Ninja released two larger capacity versions in a few fun colors. The 88-ounce model on sale for $269.99 at Amazon can make a slightly bigger batch than the original 72-ounce model, which is on sale for $249.99 at Walmart. $20 more for extra beverages and a chic green build? Sold. (If you want the purple one, it's $269.99 at Target.)

More Black Friday kitchen deals Nespresso Festive Vertuo Pop+ Coffee and Espresso Maker $129 at Amazon
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$359 Save $119.01   Get Deal Best Black Friday home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Brooklinen Brooklinen's Black Friday Sale Score 25% off on Brooklinen bedding and bath linens. Get Deal Why we like it

The best Black Friday deal for the home is at Brooklinen. Right now, the brand is offering 25% off across its products. You can find Brooklinen's super-plush Turkish cotton bath towel bundle for just $107, saving you 30% off. All prices are as marked, so no discount code is needed.

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Some of the year's best Black Friday deals are in the power station category, where you'll find discounts of 56% or more. And for so many reasons, this Anker Solix power station is our top pick for holiday shoppers. In our review, Mashable contributor Lauren Allain wrote that the "Anker Solix C1000 portable power station nails performance, design, and versatility," awarding it a Mashable Choice Award. And now that it's at a record-low price at Amazon, it's never been easier to recommend.

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Whether you're shopping for outdoor deals to replenish your own gear or get a gift for the outdoorsman in your life, the best deal we've spotted is on the Coleman Sundome tent. This four-person tent is weatherproof, designed to block out wind and rain, and keep you dry. It's down to $78.99 ahead of Black Friday, saving you $39 for 33% off its list price of $117.99.

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It's no surprise that some of the best Black Friday deals of 2025 come from Amazon, which officially kicked off its sale on Nov. 20. The Everything store is hosting record sales on Amazon devices like Kindles and Fire TVs, but also some of our favorite products from brands like DJI, Ninja, Yeti, and Samsung. Amazon is also a great place to stock up on Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, and deals under $25.

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As in years past, Walmart+ members get access to the best Black Friday deals, and you can either sign up for a free trial or get 50% off a membership. With the start of its official Black Friday sales event on Nov. 25, the original Everything Store has even more great deals on video games, kitchen gadgets, Legos, and even Dyson vacuums than we saw leading up to the sale.

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$499 Save $121   Get Deal More Black Friday deals from Best Buy

Best Buy has an interesting Black Friday system: It's been dropping new doorbusters every single Friday since Halloween. Some of those deals have stuck around, and some are fleeting. For inspiration, you can check out the Best Buy Black Friday ad scan, but we've also collected the best Best Buy deals of the moment.

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At some point throughout its five-season, nine-year run, Stranger Things decided it didn't really want to be a TV show anymore.

The shift began as early as Season 2, when the show dropped the word "season" from its marketing. Stranger Things Season 2 simply became Stranger Things 2, the change positioning the new season less as a TV continuation and more as a tentpole sequel in the vein of a Marvel movie. The shift continued in the three-year wait between Seasons 2 and 3, a ludicrous timeline that has now unfortunately become a norm for a medium where the standard was once one season per year.

SEE ALSO: 'Stranger Things' Season 4 recap in 60 seconds

By the time Season 4 rolled around, the de-TV-ification of Stranger Things was complete. Creators the Duffer Brothers delivered a blockbuster season chock-full of epic battles, new Upside Down mythology, and supersized episodes. Every installment was over an hour long, two crossed the 90-minute mark, and the finale was a taxing two-and-a-half-hour affair. As gripping as the season was — we all remember where we were when Max (Sadie Sink) escaped Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) with the help of Kate Bush — it felt too big, too unwieldy to truly be called TV.

Those maximalist urges are once again on full display in Stranger Things' fifth and final season, which I can only sum up as "gargantuan." That scale can often be frustrating, bordering on exhausting, as Stranger Things has moved light-years beyond its more intimate, sleeper hit beginnings. But even with all the flaws that come with overstuffing a season, I can't help but admit that Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1 signals the beginnings of an effective send-off for the characters (and actors) we've watched grow up over the last nine years.

What's Stranger Things Season 5 about? Credit: Netflix

When last we left the town of Hawkins, it had been split apart by an apocalyptic rift to the Upside Down. In the year since, however, the citizens of Hawkins have settled into a new normal — under military quarantine, that is.

However, the Stranger Things squad isn't taking their tentative safety lightly. They know Vecna is still out there, and every so often, they set out on elaborate "crawls" through the Upside Down to find him. These are all-hands-on-deck operations, meaning everyone, from the Hawkins high schoolers to adults like Joyce (Winona Ryder) and Hopper (David Harbour), is in on the plan.

SEE ALSO: There are way too many Demogorgons in the 'Stranger Things' Season 5, Volume 1 trailer

The involvement of everyone is both refreshing and tiring. Refreshing, because in the past, Stranger Things has tended to split its cast into groups with varying levels of information. While it's been fun to watch these disparate crews piece together different elements of each season's big mystery, it's sweet to watch everyone banding together and getting something to do from square one. Yet it's also tiring to watch Stranger Things spin tens of plates from the get-go. There's little to no time to ease back into the world of Hawkins. Instead, it's all systems go, right from the jump, which can be tough when you're adding new main characters to focus on in addition to all the Stranger Things mainstays.

The most egregious example of this is the character of Holly (Nell Fisher), the younger sister of Nancy (Natalia Dyer) and Mike (Finn Wolfhard). In prior seasons, she's been a toddler mostly confined to a high chair. Now, all of a sudden, she's 10 years old and extremely central to the plot. Fisher is immediately endearing, bringing the plucky sweetness of her turn in 2024's indie gem Bookworm to the massive new stage of Stranger Things. Yet the intense focus on Holly, especially in the first episode, had me groaning, "Great, there's more?"

Stranger Things Season 5 is TV maximalism at its most dangerous. Millie Bobby Brown in "Stranger Things." Credit: Netflix

That sentiment of "Oh man, more?" permeates the entirety of Stranger Things Season 5, as the Hawkins squad goes from convoluted plan to convoluted plan to... you get the idea. Yet those plans are as fun as they've always been, especially an early season highlight that calls to mind Home Alone booby traps and the Nancy, Jonathan (Charlie Heaton), and Steve (Joe Keery) Demogorgon takedown from Season 1. Is it strange to be nostalgic for an episode of TV from only nine years ago? Maybe! But Stranger Things is a series built on nostalgia, and during its marathon run, that nostalgia has also become self-reflexive.

The trap scenes also highlight the effectiveness of Stranger Things' more grounded action scenes, ones that are just a bunch of kids against one monster, as opposed to psychic showdowns in the sinister tentacle-palooza of the Upside Down. There's quite a lot of that this season, which brings car chases, helicopters, and even full military bases into the Upside Down. On the "dumb-cool" continuum, these skew more towards "dumb," especially as the overly murky Upside Down begins to lose its mystique the more time we spend in it.

SEE ALSO: Netflix drops 'Stranger Things' Season 5's first 5 minutes

It also loses more of its mystique as the Duffer Brothers further expand it and Vecna's mythos. Case in point: a five-minute cold open that returns us to Will's (Noah Schnapp) time in the Upside Down in Season 1, when Vecna apparently encountered him. Frankly, I preferred it when Season 1 was just about a boy and the monster chasing him, and when the Upside Down was just a spooky, mysterious place. Sometimes, less really is more.

The case against Stranger Things' growing maximalism lies, once again, in the real-world scenes, especially the return of the flashing Christmas lights that came to be one of the defining visuals of Season 1. Their comeback here is glorious (and yes, a case of that self-reflexive nostalgia), but also proof that Stranger Things' simplest tricks are often more effective than the several massive set pieces set in another dimension.

I still can't get enough of Stranger Things' characters. Winona Ryder in "Stranger Things." Credit: Netflix

But what Stranger Things can never give me enough of is the myriad distinct relationships across its ever-expanding cast of characters. And thankfully, we get that in spades this season.

Much of the focus here is on the Stranger Things mainstays, like Hopper and Eleven's (Millie Bobby Brown) father-daughter bond, or Mike, Will, Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin), and Dustin's (Gaten Matarazzo) tight-knit adventuring party. It's moving to just see where their arcs have brought them: Eleven, training her powers harder than ever, is basically a full-fledged action hero. In grieving Eddie (Joseph Quinn), Dustin has basically become his mini-me, alienating himself from his friends, including Steve. Lucas is similarly brought low by grief, routinely sitting by Max's hospital bedside and playing her Kate Bush in the hopes she'll wake from her coma, a scene that's a real twist to the heart. The internet often jokes about how much older the child actors are now than when they started, and it does take several heaping tablespoons of disbelief to accept them as high schoolers. Yet their visible maturity weirdly ends up working to their advantage, emphasizing how much the Hawkins kids have had to grow up before their time.

Stranger Things Season 5 also fleshes out new partnerships this season. Will finds an ally in Robin (Maya Hawke), who endeavors to be his queer mentor. Jonathan and Steve, so often vying for Nancy's affections — a storyline that I cannot wait to die — get some surprising heart-to-heart time. And any chance for more Nancy and Mike sibling sleuthing is a welcome one. The effectiveness of each combination proves that whatever Stranger Things loses in its attempts to outdo itself on an "epic" level, it wins back a hundredfold in its focus on character.

Ultimately, that's what resonates most about Stranger Things Season 5's first four episodes. The flashy battles and lore bombshells can get the blood pumping, but it's the characters who have kept viewers coming back for many, many years. Knowing we'll be saying goodbye to them only makes these episodes sweeter, exhaustion be damned.

Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1 is now streaming. Volume 2 premieres Dec. 25 at 8 p.m. ET, and the series finale premieres Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. ET.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest shopping days of the year — and prime season for scams. Now in 2025 scammers are more emboldened than ever, thanks to AI.

According to research from cybersecurity company Guardio, there has been a 30x increase in shopping-related scams and fraudulent text messages over the past month. November is already the top month for online scams in 2025, even before Thanksgiving weekend.

Guardio has also seen a rise in the number of unique email addresses promoting Black Friday-related campaigns in the past week — by more than 500 percent.

What's driving the rise? The company points to research from earlier this year from the organization Anti-Phishing Working Group that found that 76 percent of phishing websites now use AI-generated content. 

AI isn't just helping scammers create content for their schemes, its also aiding scammers in carrying out more convincing fraud.

The usual telltale signs of a scam — spelling or grammatical errors, a lack of familiarity with the company and its products it's trying to imitate — are on their way out. With AI, scammers can perfectly replicate entire websites for their phishing campaigns.

AI-generated voices and videos can also provide scammers with convincing impersonations of company employees. In short, AI helps scammers appear authentic. 

Bad actors targeting Black Friday shoppers have focused on a few popular brand names over the past few months, Guardio's research found. Those brands include AT&T, Amazon, Apple (virtual and brick-and-mortar stores), Loews, Verizon, Costco, Walmart, and Kroger. 

An example of a scam text message format utilized by bad actors. Credit: Guardio

Why target Black Friday and Cyber Monday? It's not just because there are more consumers spending online over that period. The usual holiday distractions, combined with the urgency of getting limited time deals, results in consumers becoming more vulnerable to scams.

The most common scam tactic, Guardio says, is the "urgent account alert." These are text messages that inform targets that their Amazon account has been suspended, say, or their Verizon bill payment was declined. Recipients may be more inclined to fall for these scams as they seek to fix the issue in time for the holidays.

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), U.S. consumers lost more than $432 million in online shopping scams in 2024 — and 2025 will likely see those losses rise.

One of the easiest ways to avoid being scammed is not to click any links received via email or text message. Go directly to these companies' websites from your web browser, or via their official mobile apps, instead.

It’s time for USB-A to retire, plain and simple. For nearly 30 years, USB-A has held center stage, but I’m ready for USB-C to be the only port my desktop has.

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