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Smart speakers are still important devices in many smart homes. They allow you to issue commands, get information fast, and enjoy music all over your house.

Computer parts were genuinely crazy in the 90s and throughout much of the 2000s. It seemed like every few months, some company would come up with a crazy new concept that completely revolutionized how everything worked.

John Mulaney spent a solid chunk of his seventh Saturday Night Live monologue going nuclear on US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

SEE ALSO: 'SNL's Weekend Update skewers FAA ground stop, Jensen Huang affairs, and more

The bit began with Mulaney talking about hosting his children's friends, and how one child always seems to have an old man voice, not unlike Kennedy's.

From there, Mulaney launched into a full-on impression of Kennedy, rasping, "Stop the science! Robitussin, when taken during menstruation, will cause telekinesis."

Mulaney then talked about how "no one likes [Kennedy] anymore," not even his right-wing friends who used to approve of Kennedy.

SEE ALSO: Bowen Yang plays ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in 'SNL' cold open

"You dumbass, your thing can't be the measles," Mulaney said. "That can't be your project, giving people the measles."

After riffing on Kennedy's poor health track record and his inability to live up to his father's legacy, Mulaney explained that he knew Kennedy during his early days in New York ("He wasn't hard to know"). He skewered everything from his work as an environmental lawyer to his organization Riverkeeper, which was in charge of keeping the Hudson River — "whose native fish is tied-off used condom" — clean.

Mulaney recalled how he and other comedians would perform at the annual Riverkeeper benefit, and how he once received a garbled voicemail from Kennedy thanking him for the performance.

While Mulaney described bombing at the benefit, this SNL monologue had the opposite effect. Watch the full set above.

Living in small spaces comes with its caveats, and one of them is that TVs cramp up the place further. I have a tiny bedroom, with hardly any legroom. As much as I wanted to mount a smart TV in the room, a Google TV projector just felt like a more sensible option. It does a fine job of replacing my TV, even though it's not as opaque as an LCD display with the lights turned on. In a strange way, it worked in my favor.

Using Spotify is a tough choice for me. There was a time when I liked the app itself as a way to listen to music locally (although VLC, MPV, and Clementine are better options; I was going through a phase, ok?). But I really don't like paying for streaming services. Occasionally, the convenience of it does get to me, and I'll use it once in a while. But I'm trying to quit. I've gotten really into self-hosting over the past few years, so I figured I'd start replacing Spotify with my own music library. It's fantastic, but I realized there's a bit of a catch. But it's nothing I can't handle.

Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update had a rich array of news stories to tackle this week, from the FAA's nationwide ground stop to former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's multiple affairs. Naturally, hosts Michael Che and Colin Jost kicked off the segment by joking about both.

SEE ALSO: Bowen Yang plays ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in 'SNL' cold open

"The FAA suddenly and mysteriously grounded all US flights yesterday," Jost began. "'Oh thank God, a different news story,' said Jensen Huang."

Che and Jost continued to poke fun at the FAA's grounding of all US flights. According to Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, the ground stop was caused by a maintenance issue involving a switch from copper wire to fiber-optic cable.

"So one guy switched out one wire and took out all planes? I think that's literally a scene from the movie Airplane!" Jost continued.

Next up, Che and Jost delved into Huang's sex scandal, including his affair with an alleged Chinese spy.

"Jensen Huang agreed to testify before Congress about his extramarital affairs," Che said. "Anything to avoid going home."

The pair also touched on the economic ramifications of Huang's resignation.

"The Jensen Huang sex scandal has sent Nvidia's stock tumbling, which is scaring financial experts since Nvidia's chips are powering the AI boom that is propping up the entire US economy," Jost said. "Which means Jensen Huang had a midlife crisis so bad, you might lose your house in his divorce."

For more Huang and FAA digs, as well as jokes about Senator-elect Scott Colom's Mississippi victory and Russell Brand's 10-year prison sentence, check out the full segment above.

USB has become more than just a near-universal data connection standard; it's also almost the default power connection for small electronics.

Yesterday was a good day for SpaceX and Elon Musk, and a banner day in the history of man's quest for the stars.

Not only did the launch of Starship, the largest interplantery rocket in the SpaceX fleet, standing over 400 feet tall and weighing over 5,000 tons, go off without a hitch from the Starbase launchpad in Boca Chica, Texas, but the vessel successfully delivered its payload of 26 Starlink V3 satellites over the course of its 22.5-hour mission, according to reporting from CNN, while orbiting the Earth 14 times. 

But the real sticking point was always going to be the landing, where the SpaceX team attempted to prove their "reusable" rocket theory by successfully catching the falling Starship with some well-timed rocket boosters and incredible feats of engineering. The catch has been attempted a few times before on prior missions, successfully for the Super Heavy Booster on three occasions, but yesterday marked the first time the actual Starship was caught by the company's giant mechanical arms.

Understandably elated, Musk took to X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, to share his incredible POV from atop the tower, shortly after the Starship catch: 

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Because journalists and bystanders were relegated to a safe watch site far away from the Starship catch site, most of the photos and footage of the catch struggles to convey the sheer size of the spaceship, but Musk's perspective gives a better sense of the scale of the ship and, therefore, the incredible challenge of executing a soft landing.

And for a better sense of how incredible the maneuver itself was, check out this time-lapse shot also shared by Musk:

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If you missed the high drama of this most recent launch and landing, no worries: the next SpaceX mission, USSF-317, is around the corner.

This week's news about former NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's multiple affairs — including one with an alleged Chinese spy — felt tailor-made for a Saturday Night Live cold open. During last night's episode, hosted by John Mulaney, the show more than delivered.

SEE ALSO: A third Jensen Huang affair just dropped

The cold open takes place at CIA headquarters, where an officer (Mulaney) has gathered some of the nation's top tech billionaires: Peter Thiel (James Austin Johnson), Sam Altman (Ben Marshall), Dario Amodei (Jane Wickline), Elon Musk (Jeremy Culhane), and Mark Zuckerberg (Andrew Dismukes). The CIA officer has assembled them all to teach them about honey traps, and how not to potentially reveal state secrets to foreign assets, Huang-style.

SNL tapped former cast member Bowen Yang to play Huang, or, as he dubs himself in the sketch, Jensen "Hide Your Wives" Huang. Yang also made an appearance in a later sketch: an elaborate musical ode to Central Park, part of the long-running tradition of Mulaney musical sketches. Yang played the "Mary Todd Lincoln Tunnel," a tribute to his current role as Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's Oh, Mary! (Yes, he's wearing his costume, along with Mary's signature bratty curls.)

To catch Yang's return, as well as some timely digs at the Microsoft Outlook outage and FAA nationwide ground stop, check out the full cold open above.

Self-hosting is a great way to save money on subscriptions and take control of your data, but getting everything running smoothly on one system can be difficult, especially if you have incompatible dependencies.

The Nexus One was a failure, but set the stage for what would eventually become the Google Pixel series.

If you've ever attended a middle or elementary school science fair, you must've seen the classic potato clock or potato lamp project. Inspired by this simple project, I started to wonder if I could build one myself, but with a higher ambition. Can a smartphone be charged by a modest tater battery? I put this brain worm to the test.

A tiny and cheap portable synthesizer has taken the hobbyist music-making world by storm, but there’s more to the story than a clone of Yamaha’s classic DX7. This little box of tricks has taken on a life of its own with the arrival of custom firmware, transforming its abilities (it can even play Doom).

The modern internet can really suck sometimes. There was a time when being online wasn't so bleak. Now, I'm not here to wax nostalgic about the “good old days of the ‘Net.” The pre-Google, pre-social media internet did have its problems, but things just seem to have gotten worse over the past decade or so. A lot of people have ditched Google for modern search engine Kagi, and it's easy to see why. While they're doing some amazing things, they made a recent announcement about their Orion browser that's going to change the way it gets developed moving forward.

What a week in tech. The scandal surrounding now-ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's extramarital affairs shook the very foundations of the company that he himself had founded in 1993. Huang resigned, and although Nvidia goes on, no one is sure what comes next.

GitHub has become the default home for countless software projects, but I wanted more control over where my repositories lived and how they were managed. That led me to Forgejo, an open-source Git hosting platform I could run on my own hardware. That led me to Forgejo, an open-source Git hosting platform I could run on my own hardware. Moving away from GitHub gave me greater independence, but it also introduced maintenance responsibilities and trade-offs I hadn't fully anticipated.

Sometimes when you spend money on a powerful phone, there's a moment when the honeymoon period is over, and you realize that you're not really getting the full benefit of the latest graphics and processing hardware. This is especially true if you're a gamer, because when it comes to Android games that aren't free-to-play slop, the pickings are, as they say, slim.

At $385, the 16GB Raspberry Pi 5 is a board I can only admire from a distance. Raspberry Pi raised its price by another $80 in November, which got me looking at RISC-V boards. The comparison that caught my attention, though, was at the cheaper end of the lineup. You can get a 4GB RISC-V board for less than a 4GB Pi 5.

The best early Black Friday deals: Best Apple Deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,349.99 (save $250) Shop Now Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones $254.10 (save $104.90) Shop Now Best TV deal TCL 75-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $1,397.99 (save $1,602) Shop Now Best Amazon device deal Amazon Kindle Bundle (16GB Kindle, Knit Case, Kindle Click) $190.97 (save $34) Shop Now Best kitchen deal Ninja Crispi Air Fryer $159.99 (save $20) Shop Now Best Lego deal Lego Pokémon Eevee $47.99 (save $12) Shop Now

We're officially two weeks out from Black Friday. So as you're doing all the preparations for Thanksgiving, the Mashable shopping team is hunting all of the best Black Friday sales. Yes, we know that Black Friday 2026 doesn't technically start until Nov. 27, but most retailers have already launched their sales.

As of this writing, we've found huge $200 discounts on MacBook Air laptops, a new all-time low price on Nothing headphones, and 50% savings on award-winning QLED TVs, not to mention new low prices on Legos. We just spotted a great deal on a Lego Icons Poinsettia for some holiday decor that will never wilt.

So, if you don't want to wait for Thanksgiving to get your hands on the best gifts of the year, retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy already have plenty of early deals to entice you. And in a year of relentless price hikes, it's nice to finally get some relief.

How do we choose the best deals? The Mashable shopping team has an encyclopedic knowledge of the latest tech gadgets, gifts, and trending products. We use insider knowledge and our years of experience covering sales to find the best discounts. We're looking for first-ever price drops on new products, steep markdowns on past-gen products, and record-low prices on must-have items from Apple, Ninja, Shark, Dyson, and Lego.

Best early Black Friday Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,349.99 at Amazon
$1,599 Save $249.01   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Apple MacBook Air is a stunner of a laptop, with the blazing-fast M5 chip. If you have a MacBook that's a few generations behind, you'll instantly notice a difference with the speakers and cameras, not to mention Siri AI. In the weeks before Black Friday, this popular laptop is $250 off, bringing it down to its lowest price in almost six months. It's also the best price we've seen since Apple raised prices over the summer.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple MacBook Air (M5).

More early Black Friday Apple deals

AirPods

• Apple AirPods 4 — $89 $129.99 (save $40.99)

• Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation — $119.97 $179 (save $59.03)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $199 $249 (save $50)

• Apple AirPods Max 2 — $449.99 $549 (save $99.01)

iPads

• Apple iPad (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $399.99 $449 (save $49.01)

• Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $569 $599 (save $30)

iPhones

• iPhone 18 Pro (256 GB) — Free with 36 months of billing credits $1,199.99 (save $1,199.99)

• iPhone 16 Plus (128GB, Unlocked) — $799.99 $829.99 (save $30)

• iPhone 15 Plus (128GB, Refurbished) — $549.99 $899 (save $349.01)

MacBooks

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,299 $1,499 (save $200)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro with 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $2,799.99 $3,199 (save $399.01)

Best early Black Friday headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing Headphone (a) $109 at Amazon
$199 Save $90   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

This is not only a good deal but also an incredibly chic one. I mean, who doesn't want the same headphones as Charli XCX? Ahead of Black Friday, get the Nothing Headphone (a) for a new all-time low of $109. That saves you nearly 50% off the headphones for a $90 discount.

Our resident audio expert, Bethany Allard, declared that the Nothing Ear (a) is the best headphone from the brand. It has an unmatched 75 hours of battery life and fantastic physical controls on the headphones. Plus, the sound quality is great, as you'd expect if Charli is wearing them.

More early Black Friday headphones deals

• Sony WH-CH530 — $48 $69.99 (save $21.99)

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

• Sony WH-CH730N — $128 $179.99 (save $51.99)

• Nothing Headphone (a) — $109 $199 (save $90)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 — $188.10 $399.99 (save $211.89)

• Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $229.92 $299.99 (save $70.07)

• Sony WH-1000XM6 — $378 $459.99 (save $81.99)

• Apple AirPods Max 2 — $449.99 $549 (save $99.01)

More early Black Friday earbuds deals

• Sony WF-C710N — $78.99 $129.99 (save $51)

• Beats Studio Buds + — $149.95 $169.95 (save $20)

• Marshall Motif II — $169.99 $219.99 (save $60)

• Refurbished Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen) — $179 $299 (save $120)

• Refurbished Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds — $199 $299 (save $100)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $199 $249 (save $50)

Best early Black Friday TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 75-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $1,397.99 at Amazon
$2,999.99 Save $1,602.00   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Black Friday is one of the best times of year to buy a new TV, and you don't have to wait until the end of November. Go ahead and treat yourself to an award-winning 75-inch TCL QLED TV for a cool 50% off the retail price. It comes with built-in Google TV OS, up to 6,000 nits of brightness, and a super-thin design for a modern look. Plus, Amazon is tossing in free delivery and unpacking in the room of your choice.

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Under 50-inch TV deals

• Samsung 43-inch M70H Mini-LED 4K TV — $247.99 $349.99 (save $102)

• LG 43-inch 75B Mini-LED 4K TV — $279.99 $499.99 (save $220)

• LG 48-inch B6 OLED 4K TV — $599.99 $1,199.99 (save $600)

• Samsung 48-inch S85H OLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,199.99 (save $400)

50- to 55-inch TV deals

• Insignia 50-inch F50 4K TV — $179.99 $299.99 (save $120)

• Hisense 55-inch E6 Hi-QLED 4K TV — $296.96 $429.99 (save $133.03)

• Samsung 55-inch M70H Mini-LED 4k TV — $299.99 $449.99 (save $150)

• Hisense 50-inch E7 Mini-LED Hi-QLED 4K TV — $397.96 $699.99 (save $302.03)

• LG 55-inch B6E OLED 4K TV — $699.99 $1,399.99 (save $700)

• LG 55-inch C6 OLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,000)

• Samsung 55-inch R85H RGB 4K TV — $999.99 $1,599.99 (save $600)

65-inch TV deals

• Toshiba 65-inch G700 ArtVision QLED 4K TV — $997.96 $1,999.99 (save $1,002.03)

• Samsung 65-inch S85H OLED 4K TV — $899.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,100)

• LG C6 Series OLED 4K TV — $1,399.99 $2,699.99 (save $1,300)

• Samsung 65-inch The Frame Pro LS03HW QLED 4K TV — $1,497.99 $1,999.99 (save $502)

• Samsung 65-inch R95H RGB 4K TV — $2,499.99 $3,199.99 (save $800)

70- to 75-inch TV deals

• Samsung 75-inch M70H Mini-LED 4K TV — $497.99 $729.99 (save $232)

• TCL 75-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $1,397.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,602)80 to 85-inch TV deals

• LG 85-inch NU700B 4K TV — $699.99 $849.99 (save $150)

• TCL 85-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $2,297.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,702)

80- to 85-inch TV deals

• LG 85-inch NU700B 4K TV — $699.99 $849.99 (save $150)

• TCL 85-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $2,297.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,702)

Over 85-inch TV deals

• Hisense 100-inch U7 Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $2,499.99 $4,499.99 (save $2,000)

Best early Black Friday Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Bundle (16GB Kindle, Knit Case, Kindle Click) $190.97 at Amazon
$224.97 Save $34   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

We consider ourselves Kindle experts, and we've been eagerly testing all of the new Kindle e-readers Amazon released this fall. Even though the new Kindles just came out, you can already pick up the base model and the new Kindle Click page turner in a discounted bundle. BookTok has been waiting a long time for a proper Kindle page-turner accessory, and we're big fans.

If you're not interested in the Kindle Click, we expect all of the new Kindles to get their first real discounts when Black Friday begins, so you may want to add them to your cart and wait until Nov. 27.

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2026 Kindle Deals

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, Cover, and Power Adapter Bundle — $229.97 $269.97 (save $40)

• Amazon Kindle (32GB), Cover, and Kindle Click Bundle — $233.97 $274.97 (save $41)

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, Page Turn Cover, Sling Bag Bundle — $365.97 $429.97 (save $64)

2024 Kindle Deals

• Kindle (16GB, 2024 model), Cover, and Power Adapter Bundle — $186.97 $201.97 (save $15)

More early Black Friday Amazon Device deals

Amazon smart home

• Amazon Smart Air Quality Monitor — $48.99 $69.99 (save $21)

• Amazon Smart Thermostat — $56.99 $79.99 (save $23)

Blink cameras

• Blink Mini Pan-Tilt 2K+ — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

• Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+ — $35.99 $79.99 (save $34)

• Blink Outdoor 2K+ Floodlight — $51.99 $129.99 (save $78)

• Free Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+ with Outdoor 2K+ — $54.99 $229.98 (save $174.99)

• Blink Outdoor 4 XR — $58.99 $169.99 (save $111)

• Blink Outdoor 4 with free Battery Doorbell 2K+ — $104.99 $369.98 (save $264.99)

Echo devices

• Amazon Echo Glow — $19.49 $29.99 (save $10.50)

Fire tablets

• Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet — $72.99 $154.99 (save $82)

• Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50)

• Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet — $94.99 $169.99 (save $75)

• Harry Potter Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (limited edition) — $119.99 $189.99 (save $70)

Eero WiFi

• Amazon Eero 6+ Mesh WiFi system — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)

• Amazon Eero Outdoor 7 — $309.99 $399.99 (save $90)

• Amazon Eero Max 7 Mesh WiFi system — $799.99 $1,149.99 (save $350)

Best early Black Friday kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Crispi Air Fryer $159.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $20   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

You may have heard that Mashable's gift experts recently named the Ninja Crispi glass air fryer as the best kitchen gift of 2026. This 4-in-1 countertop appliance comes with two glass containers, each sized just right for easy storage. We've had very good experiences with Ninja appliances in recent years, and this particular air fryer has become a favorite among the Mashable team.

More early Black Friday Kitchen deals

• Ninja Professional Plus Blender — $79.99 $119.99 (save $40)

• Ninja Air Fryer XL with MaxCrisp — $129.99 $179.99 (save $50)

• Keurig K-Duo — $129.99 $219.99 (save $90)

• Ninja BlendSense Tech Kitchen System — $179.95 $249.99 (save $70.04)

Best early Black Friday Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Pokémon Eevee $47.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $12   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

We love Pokémon. We love Lego. Putting them together just makes sense, especially as we're celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. Legos are always popular holiday gifts for kids and adults alike, and we're anticipating big Black Friday Lego deals. The pre-Black Friday season is also a great time to order Lego Advent calendars.

More early Black Friday Lego deals

• Lego Botanicals Rocking Plants — $18.39 $22.99 (save $4.60)

• Lego Botanicals Flowering Cactus — $27.95 $34.99 (save $7.04)

• Lego Icons Poinsettia — $28 $49.99 (save $21.99)

• Lego Botanicals Succulents — $32.99 $49.99 (save $17)

• Lego Star Wars AT-RT Attack — $35.96 $44.99 (save $9.03)

• Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Mos Eisley Cantina — $53.99 $79.99 (save $26)

• Lego Botanicals Hibiscus Flower — $55.95 $69.99 (save $14.04)

• Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter — $55.99 $69.99 (save $14)

• Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement — $65.99 $109.99 (save $44)

• Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Millennium Falcon — $79.95 $99.99 (save $20.04)

• Lego Star Wars Grogu (Mandalorian Apprentice) — $103.95 $129.99 (save $26.04)

• Lego Icons Tranquil Garden — $103.99 $109.99 (save $6)

• Lego Pokémon Pikachu and Poké Ball — $159.99 $199.99 (save $16.81)

The best early Black Friday Amazon deals: Best Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 (save $200) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Pokémon Eevee $47.99 (save $12) Get Deal Best Amazon device deal Amazon Kindle Bundle (16GB Kindle, Knit Case, Kindle Click) $190.97 (save $34) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja Crispi Air Fryer $159.99 (save $20) Get Deal Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones $378 (save $81.99) Get Deal Best TV deal TCL 75-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $1,397.99 (save $1,602) Get Deal Best outdoor deal Yeti Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler $340 (save $85) Get Deal Best Dyson deal Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones $440 (save $159.99) Get Deal Best beauty tech deal Shark FlexStyle $199.99 (save $150) Get Deal

Now that we're in mid-November, it's time to start thinking about holiday shopping. Amazon's early Black Friday deals are coming in hot this year, and since everything feels expensive lately, it's a great time to shop sales.

Shop for home improvement updates for winter projects, treat yourself to an Advent calendar or two, or get a 75-inch TV for watching this season's best football games. Amazon is also loaded with sales on gift-worthy items, so you can take care of your Christmas gift list before Thanksgiving arrives.

Amazon's official Black Friday sale is set to begin on Thursday, Nov. 19, but we're already seeing early Black Friday offerings, which include big savings on Amazon devices.

Check back as the Mashable team of shopping experts will keep this page updated as we get closer to Black Friday.

Best MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $200   Get Deal at Amazon

Read Mashable's full review of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M5).

Why we like it

Sitting at the sale prices we saw during October Prime Day, both the 13- and 15-inch MacBook Airs with the M5 chip are $200 off. The Air is a great choice if you're looking for a combination of powerful processor and lightweight design. We're also impressed with the MacBook Air's speakers, not to mention the sharp display.

Best Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Pokémon Eevee $47.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $12   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

You can never go wrong with snagging a Lego set for yourself or any other brick fan in your friend circle. While it's still in stock, get the Lego Pokémon Eevee for $47.99 at Amazon. The set will look fantastic amid the holiday display on your bookshelf. Eevee stands about 7.5 inches tall and has movable limbs and head-tilt capabilities.

Best Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Bundle (16GB Kindle, Knit Case, Kindle Click) $190.97 at Amazon
$224.97 Save $34   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Now that the leaves are crunchy and we're staying indoors more, it's the perfect time to get an e-reader. As a surprise early Black Friday deal, Amazon has the standard Kindle on sale as a bundle with the new Amazon Click page-turning remote for the Kindle and a knit case. The basic Kindle is Mashable's top choice for a budget e-reader, noting it has quick performance and plenty of storage space.

Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Crispi Air Fryer $159.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $20   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Mashable awarded the Ninja Crispi as the best kitchen gift of 2026. Air fryers have proven they deserve space on the kitchen counters but Ninja went ahead and added glass containers, and now we're cooking everything in the Crispi. The 4-in-1 model comes with two glass containers that nest inside of each other for easier storage when not using the air fryer.

Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones $378 at Amazon
$459.99 Save $81.99   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Read our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.

On the list of tech we use all day, every day, we have phones, laptops, and headphones. If your current headphones don't sound all that great, it's time for something better. Before you head off on holiday travel, upgrade to the flagship Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.

Mashable's lineup of the best headphones ranks the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones as the best pair for premium sound. Yes, they're still an investment at the sale price (already down to the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon), but considering how often we use headphones, they could be well worth the price for many people.

Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 75-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $1,397.99 at Amazon
$2,999.99 Save $1,602.00   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Black Friday is a great time to upgrade your TV, but you might not have to wait until the end of November. Now's your chance to get a 75-inch TCL QLED TV for half off. It comes with built-in Google TV, up to 6,000 nits of brightness, and a super-thin design for a modern look. Plus, Amazon is tossing in free delivery and unpacking in the room of your choice.

Best outdoor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Yeti Yeti Roadie 48 Wheeled Cooler $340 at Amazon
$425 Save $85   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Sure, you've packed away the camping gear for the year, but Black Friday sales are a great time to make upgrades to outdoor gear. The Yeti Roadie 48 wheeled cooler is on sale for $340 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $425.

The quality of the retractable periscope handle, durable puncture-resistant wheels, and locking mechanism all make it well worth the investment. Plus, it might come in handy for transporting dishes to Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings, so you can start using it right away.

Best Dyson deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones $440 at Amazon
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Have a home with hard floors? The Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones is designed specifically to get your floors cleaner than they've ever been. With LED lights on the front and back, you'll be able to clearly see which areas need a vacuum, and it can lie flat for getting under any piece of furniture.

We all know Dyson products can be spendy, so shopping Dyson deals during Black Friday is a smart move. The $440 sale price at Amazon matches the record low, so now's an ideal time to make the upgrade.

Best beauty tech deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexStyle $199.99 at Amazon
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Beauty tech is one of the categories we tend to see the biggest price drops during holiday shopping season. If you could use a better hair dryer and styler or someone on your shopping list would love one, check out the early sale on the Shark FlexStyle.

With no heat damage and fast drying, the Shark FlexStyle is a fantastic dryer and styler. This model only weighs 1.5 pounds, making it travel friendly for the holidays.