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As the big November holiday inches closer, that means more time we all have to watch plenty of movies. Amazon Prime Video is seeing to it that there’s no shortage of titles in their catalog. This week, I’ve chosen some gems consisting of pure, unadulterated entertainment. Join me as we venture through action and thrills, a perilous open-water situation, a scandalous drama, and plenty of absurd circumstances to laugh at. There's even some group therapy—but don't worry, no participation is required.

Under normal usage, a Windows laptop should typically last between three and six hours on a single charge. But what if your laptop's battery isn't getting the job done?

The best Black Friday deals on Samsung sound systems at a glance: Samsung Q990F 11.1.4ch Q Series Subwoofer + Rear Speaker $967.99 (save 52%) Get Deal Samsung HW-Q900F 7.1.2ch Q-Series Soundbar + Subwoofer $799.99 (save 43%) Get Deal Samsung Q-Series Soundbar HW-QS700F 3.1.2 ch Subwoofer $379.99 (save 46%) Get Deal Samsung Q-Series Soundbar HW Q600F 3.1.2 ch Subwoofer $297.99 (save 57%) Get Deal Samsung HW-B650D 3.1ch Soundbar $199.99 (save 43%) Get Deal

Black Friday usually runs in the latter stages of November, but retailers have been dropping deals earlier and earlier over recent years. This is good news for shoppers looking to score some sweet savings before the holidays. Woot is one such retailer offering excellent discounts right now, including up to 57% off a selection of Samsung sound systems.

As of Nov. 17, Woot (an Amazon-owned online retailer) is offering discounts on five popular Samsung systems. So whether you're looking to drop some cash on a larger setup — like a Samsung soundbar, subwoofer, and rear speaker setup — or a soundbar and subwoofer bundle, Woot has quite a few options to check out right now.

SEE ALSO: Walmart Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online now

The Samsung Q-Series soundbar and subwoofer is currently 57% off, dropping its price from $699.99 to $297.99, and the Q-series soundbar HW-Q990F 11.1.4 ch subwoofer and rear speaker is marked down 52%, from $1,999.99 to $967.99. If you've been thinking about upgrading your speaker setup, now is a great opportunity to do it for less.

It's worth keeping in mind that this sale only lasts until Dec. 5 (or until the discounted items have sold out). So, if a system has caught your eye, you'll want to act fast to grab it before it's gone for good.

For more deals like this, check out our breakdown of the 57 best early Black Friday deals.

It's been almost exactly a year since Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo introduced each other via song as part of Wicked's promo tour, and now they're back for another rendition.

In the clip above the two stars are joined by fellow Wicked: For Good cast-mates Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Bowen Yang, Ethan Slater and Marissa Bode for a one-minute Tonight Show bop that reminds you exactly who everyone is.

Wicked: For Good hits cinemas on Nov. 21.

While I’m confident in my ability to spend lots of money on a 3D printer to kickstart a new obsession, knowing what you’re getting yourself into before you pull the trigger is probably a good idea. Thankfully, there are some good ways to try out 3D printing before you buy.

TL;DR: As of Nov. 17, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Booster Bundle is $55.01 at Amazon, which is $6 higher compared to TCGplayer. But if you successfully apply for an Amazon Visa Card, you could grab a $60 gift card and get it for free.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Mega Evolution Booster Bundle $0 at Amazon
$55.01 Save $55.01   Get Deal

This might be one of the best Pokémon TCG deals I've ever found. The Mega Evolution Booster Bundle is $6 more at Amazon compared to TCGPlayer, but you could get it for free with credit to spare if you successfully apply for an Amazon Visa Card at Amazon.

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

This deal requires some self control, but you don't actually need to use the Amazon Visa store card to make this deal happen. Just apply for the Amazon Visa Card, then if you're successful you'll recieve a $60 gift card credited to your Amazon account instantly. You can then use the gift card to get the Mega Evolutions Booster Bundle for free. It's a sneaky trick, but it works.

Most valuable Mega Evolution Pokémon cards Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

Prices for single Mega Evolution chase cards have been crashing recently, which shows how much better stock availability is for Pokémon TCG compared to the early stages of 2025. In all honesty, it's usually cheaper to just buy the cards you want rather than ripping open booster packs chasing rare cards. Here's where to buy Mega Evolution top chase cards alongside up-to-date market value information:

1. Mega Lucario ex - 188/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $455
   Market price: $487.21
   Most recent sale: $479.79

2. Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $317.52
   Market price: $373.08
   Most recent sale: $299.99

3. Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $278.20
   Market price: $225.18
   Most recent sale: $262.99

4. Mega Lucario ex - 179/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $219.99
   Market price: $221.40
   Most recent sale: $225

5. Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $209.99
   Market price: $162.33
   Most recent sale: $157.22

SAVE $9: As of Nov. 17, the Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Booster Bundle is $59.89 at Amazon, which is $9 more expensive than TCGplayer's current price of $49.50 after its launch weekend.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Phantasmal Flames Booster Bundle $49.50 at TCGPlayer
$59.89 Save $10.39   Get Deal

The first expansion for Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution, Phantasmal Flames, has finally dropped after a hectic launch weekend. If you don't have the cash to splash out on a Booster Box right now, the Booster Bundle is currently $10 cheaper at TCGplayer when stacked against Amazon ($49.50 vs. $59.89). I know where I'm going to buy mine.

Of course, you could go with Amazon if you have AMEX or Discovery cards for up to 50% off, although this special offer hasn't been available for anyone. Failing that, you can get aproved for a Amazon Visa card and recieve an instant $60 gift voucher to get the Phantasmal Booster Bundle for free.

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

Phantasmal Flames focuses in on Mega Charizard X with a standard ex, Secret Art Rare, and Gold Hyper Rare. Other Mega Pokémon have SIR variants such as Mega Lopunny ex and standard Pokémon such as Rotom ex.

Most valuable Mega Evolution Pokémon cards Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

I'm tracking some big crashes with Charizard ex cards from Phantasmal Flames over its launch weekend, so if you're after that SIR or Gold Hyper Rare, it might be a good time to just buy the card now instead of trying to pull your favorite chase cards in endless boosters. Here's the top chase cards of Phantasmal Flames right now, complete with links to buy them on TCGplayer and up-to-date market values:

1. Mega Charizard X ex - 125/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $809.99
   Market price: $783.68
   Most recent sale: $750

2. Mega Charizard X ex - 130/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $649.95
   Market price: $641.73
   Most recent sale: $625

3. Mega Charizard X ex - 109/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $84
   Market price: $55.40
   Most recent sale: $54.98

4. Mega Lopunny ex - 128/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $58.02
   Market price: $44.58
   Most recent sale: $42.19

5. Mega Sharpedo ex - 127/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $88.99
   Market price: $44.65
   Most recent sale: $41.23

BELOW MARKET VALUE: As of Nov. 17, the Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Booster Box is $299.99 at Amazon, which is still below the market value of $309.81 at TCGplayer after its launch weekend.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Phantasmal Flames Booster Box $299.99 at Amazon
$309.81 Save $9.82   Get Deal

The first expansion for Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution, Phantasmal Flames, has finally dropped after a hectic launch weekend. Thank goodness we're getting good deals off the shelf right now, although we still need to see the general market return to MSRP pricing outside of preorders and limited restocks.

With print runs going harder than ever before, we're hopefully going to see Scarlet and Violet / Mega Evolution era Pokémon TCG reprinted into oblivion. In turn this means we'll see scalpers move on and big box retailer pricing go down, which means better deals for trainers like you.

The Phantasmal Flames Booster Box is currently below market value on Amazon at $299.99, compared to TCGplayer's current market value of $309.81. It's still over MSRP, but getting products below market value right now is the best we're going to get outside of aforementioned preorders.

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

Phantasmal Flames focuses in on Mega Charizard X with a standard ex, Secret Art Rare, and Gold Hyper Rare. Other Mega Pokémon have made the SIR cut such as Mega Lopunny ex and normal Pokémon such as Rotom ex. It's off to a flying start thanks to people getting good pull rates and seeing more stock availability than in the Scarlet and Violet era

Most valuable Mega Evolution Pokémon cards Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

With Phantasmal Flames out in the wild, single cards are already on sale. If you've already ripped open your preorders and are still looking for the cards below, it's probably going to save you money long term just buying the cards you need. Here's the current market values and where you can buy them right now:

1. Mega Charizard X ex - 125/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $809.99
   Market price: $783.68
   Most recent sale: $750

2. Mega Charizard X ex - 130/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $649.95
   Market price: $641.73
   Most recent sale: $625

3. Mega Charizard X ex - 109/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $84
   Market price: $55.40
   Most recent sale: $54.98

4. Mega Lopunny ex - 128/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $58.02
   Market price: $44.58
   Most recent sale: $42.19

5. Mega Sharpedo ex - 127/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $88.99
   Market price: $44.65
   Most recent sale: $41.23

SAVE $50: As of Nov. 17, the Fire TV Cube is on sale for $89.99 at Amazon. This marks a return to its lowest-ever price.

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Amazon has been offering plenty of exciting early Black Friday deals throughout November, and if you've been looking to upgrade your streaming setup ahead of the holidays, the retailer's own streaming devices have seen some very nice price drops. In particular, the Fire TV Cube has dropped back to its lowest-ever price of $89.99.

After hanging around $99.99 for a while, this is a great discount to see on the Fire TV Cube before Black Friday even kicks off. It's $50 off its usual list price of $139.99, and can set you up with 4K Ultra HD streaming quality as the winter weather comes in.

SEE ALSO: Target Black Friday ad: The best early deals you can buy online

Along with supporting 4K Ultra HD picture quality, the Fire TV Cube also supports Dolby Vision and HDR to further enhance the visual quality of your favorite shows and movies, and Dolby Atmos audio so you can enjoy every detailed sound that comes on screen as well. This device also features WiFi 6E support, which will make sure what you're watching on streaming services comes across in smooth quality.

On top of all that, it even boasts an octa-core 2.0 GHz processor that can boot up your favorite apps quickly and easily. Why wait to grab it if it's been on your shopping list? Now's your chance to score the Fire TV Cube back at its lowest price at Amazon.

There's plenty more where this deal came from. Amazon is full of exciting deals right now. Check out our breakdown of the best early Black Friday deals at Amazon to see even more that have caught our eye.

I’ve been deeply entrenched in the Microsoft ecosystem for most of my career. From PowerPoint and Word to Excel and Teams, I’ve relied on them for everything from writing and editing to collaboration and file management. But over the years, the software has grown heavier, slower, and more expensive. Every new version seems to bring more features I don’t need and more nudges toward cloud subscriptions I never asked for. At some point, I began to think that I was spending more time managing licenses and updates than actually getting work done.

SAVE $150: As of Nov. 17, the Garmin Forerunner 265 is on sale for $299.99 at Amazon. This is 33% off its list price of $449.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Forerunner 265 $299.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $150   Get Deal

Since the start of November, the early Black Friday deals have been popping up all over the place. If a smartwatch has been on your shopping list, we've already seen quite a few with some excellent discounts ahead of the shopping event. The Garmin Forerunner 265 smartwatch is one that's already dropped to its best-ever price at Amazon.

The Garmin Forerunner 265 usually comes with a price tag of $449.99, but it's on sale for $299.99 as of Nov. 17. This is a whopping $150 off, which is an excellent discount to take advantage of ahead of Black Friday. And considering it's at its lowest-ever price, why wait to grab it?

SEE ALSO: Target Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online early

If you're a runner, the Garmin Forerunner 265 is a great smartwatch companion as it boasts a training readiness score and personalized daily suggested workouts that can help you with the race or course you have planned. It even provides a morning report that details your sleep from the night before, recovery, and training outlook for the day.

On top of that, it features up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, or up to 20 hours in GPS mode, and a bright AMOLED touchscreen display for you to view everything on. If you've been looking for a smartwatch to kickstart the new year, don't miss out on this deal on the Garmin Forerunner 265 at Amazon.

Curious what else Amazon is offering ahead of Black Friday? Check out our breakdown of the best early Black Friday deals at Amazon to see even more discounts that have caught our eye recently.

SAVE $1,501: As of Nov. 17, the Jackery HomePower 3000 is on sale for $1,498 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery HomePower 3000 $1,498 at Amazon
$2,999 Save $1,501   Get Deal

We're just three days away from Amazon's Black Friday sale officially kicking off (Nov. 20), but if you're itching for a bargain right now, there's plenty of early deals for you to browse. And if you've been in the market for a portable power station, the Jackery HomePower 3000 currently has a hefty discount we can't ignore.

As of Nov. 17, the Jackery HomePower 3000 is down to $1,498 at Amazon. That's a saving of over $1,500 and its lowest-ever price. This deal is for the power station with two solar panels.

SEE ALSO: I found 15+ early Black Friday deals on power stations: Shop Jackery, Anker, Bluetti, and more

This is definitely the right unit if you've been looking for something that can give you whole home backup in emergency situations. It has a 3,600W output (7,200W surge) and a 3,072Wh capacity, meaning it can power things like your fridge, fan, WiFi router, lights, and more for hours. According to Jackery, it can keep a refrigerator running for one to two days during power outages. You can also charge multiple devices at once, with the AC, USB-C, USB-A, and DC ports, including dual 100W PD ports for phones, tablets, and drones, plus a TT-30 RV port for plug-and-play power.

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Using the hybrid AC/DC setup, the HomePower 3000 can fully recharge in just 1.7 hours, or 2.2 hours using AC alone. Pair it with two SolarSaga 200W panels, and you can reach up to 80% charge in about nine hours. On top of that, ChargeShield 2.0 technology with AI algorithms helps speed up charging while protecting the battery and extending its lifespan. The durable LiFePO4 batteries can handle 4,000 cycles and still retain 70% of their capacity.

Pick up this early Black Friday power station deal from Amazon now.

SAVE $25: As of Nov. 17, the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Plus is on sale for $24.99 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price.

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Amazon’s Fire Stick 4K has a new name — it’s now the Fire Stick 4K Plus. It’s not actually a new device, but the rename makes room for a new, simpler model called the Fire Stick 4K Select.

As of Nov. 17, the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Plus is on sale for $24.99, its best-ever price. This is exactly the kind of Black Friday deal we had hoped to see, so even a few days early, Amazon is meeting expectations.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Black Friday ad: The best early deals you can buy online

Amazon's Fire TV Sticks are so easy to set up and get going. You simply plug the device into your TV's HDMI port, plug it into a socket, and that's it. The included remote then becomes the one device needed to control your TV, so there's no need to have multiple remotes for controlling channels or volume levels.

This streaming stick is perfect for 4K compatible TVs. Enjoy all your favorite movies and shows in beautiful 4K Ultra HD with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and immersive Dolby Atmos audio. You can even play Xbox games with no console required. The Fire Stick lets you stream Forza Motorsport, Starfield, Palworld, and hundreds of other high-quality games with Xbox Game Pass via cloud gaming.

Pick up this early Black Friday deal on the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Plus now.

Black Friday is very much here. We're already weighed down with deals on everything from MacBooks to Pokémon, with more deals on the way.

Making the most of this hectic shopping season is an art. Everyone has their own gameplan going into November, but nobody comes away without missing out on some incredible limited-time offers. That's the nightmare scenario for any seasoned shopper, but fortunately, there are some things you can do to improve your odds of finding that perfect product at an all-time low price.

For starters, you can keep all of our Black Friday content bookmarked so that our team of dedicated shopping reporters can showcase the deals that are truly worth your time. But to get a headstart on the savings, you can check out the Black Friday ads released by leading retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.

SEE ALSO: 30+ of the best early Black Friday Pokémon deals: Crazy wild deals appeared

Walmart is always one of the biggest players over Black Friday, and its Black Friday ad indicates that it's going to be a very big year for the retailer.

Walmart's first Black Friday sale runs online and in stores from Nov. 14-16. Walmart+ members get five hours of early access to the deals online from 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 13. Things then cool off before Walmart's second Black Friday sale that runs from Nov. 25-30 (online only from Nov. 25–27). Walmart+ members once again get early access from 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 24. Walmart then wraps things up with an online-only Cyber Monday sale on Dec. 1.

Want to make the most out of Walmart's Black Friday campaign? We've checked out all the best Black Friday deals from the Walmart Black Friday ad that you can already buy online.

Best early 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 early Black Friday Apple deals

• Apple AirTag 4-pack — $64.99 $99 (save $34.01)

• Apple AirPods 4 — $84.99 $129.99 (save $45)

• 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) — $498.99 $549 (save $50.01)

• Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 — $1,478 $1,599 (save $121)

Best early Black Friday fitness tracker deals

• Fitbit Inspire 3 — $80.10 $99.95 (save $19.85)

• Fitbit Versa 2 — $110.99 $200 (save $89.01)

• 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 early 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 — $75.99 $149.99 (save $74)

• 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 early 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 early 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)

Ready to start shopping for the holidays? The Black Friday buzz is officially in full swing, with plenty of retailers already rolling out deals and discounts ahead of the biggest shopping day of the year. We're here to help you navigate the sales, and that starts with diving into the early Black Friday ads from top retailers like Best Buy, Target, and now Kohl's.

Kohl's already has a wide selection of discounted essentials for Black Friday across its entire retail footprint: home goods, clothes, electronics, and more.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy Black Friday ad: The best early deals you can buy online

Good news: We've already done the digging for you. We've gone through all the early Kohl's Black Friday ads to give you a clear picture of what's already available and what to expect for 2025. Check out some of the deals below that you can go ahead and shop right now.

Best early 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 early 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 early 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 early 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 early 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)

We're a few weeks away from Black Friday, right? Wrong, Black Friday is very much up and running with major retailers already dropping their Black Friday ads and early-access deals. We understand if that doesn't immediately sound like great news. This busy shopping season requires careful planning and a good dose of stamina, but if you're willing to commit, you can walk away with everything on your wishlist for a fraction of the list price.

And you're not alone over Black Friday. We've very much got your back at this time of year, and that starts by checking out all the Black Friday ads dropped by leading retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Lowe's. The latter is planning to drop a wide range of impressive hardware and DIY deals through Black Friday and beyond. You can check out Lowe's Black Friday ads here.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online early

We recommend making a list of your top priorities, tracking price history, and then planning your time to pounce. Or alternatively, you could let us do all the work for you. We've gone ahead and investigated the Lowe's Black Friday ads to paint a picture of what's already available to buy in 2025:

Best early 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 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)

Best early 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)

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

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

Best early 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)

Black Friday really is just around the corner. Forget all the other festive celebrations that take place around this time of year. This is the one that really matters, because this is your opportunity to treat yourself. You deserve the best, and Black Friday can help you get the best for less.

You probably know this by now, but there's no need to wait for the last Friday of November to get all your shopping done. Sure, some great limited-time offers will likely drop on the big day, but major retailers have stretched this shopping holiday out to cover all of November and more. That's good news for shoppers with some stamina, because deal seekers can already search for Black Friday ads and early-access deals with popular retailers like Home Depot.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online early

Home Depot has joined the likes of Best Buy and Walmart by announcing its Black Friday plans, and the schedule is reassuringly straightforward. Home Depot's early Black Friday sale runs from Nov. 5-26. And then the official Home Depot Black Friday sale takes place from Nov. 27 (online only) to Dec. 3. We recommend checking out the Home Depot ad for a snapshot of what's included.

Last year, Home Depot gave away free cordless power tools with the purchase of select tool or battery kits by Milwaukee, Dewalt, Makita, Ridgid, and Ryobi. This promotion was one of the most popular offers of Black Friday 2024, so we're hoping for more of the same this time around.

To get a sense of what's already available to buy online and what's still to come from Home Depot's Black Friday offering, we have dived headfirst into the ad to provide you with our favorite earlydeals of 2025:

Best early 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 early 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 early 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)

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, Nov. 17, 2025:

AcrossTaylor Swift's ___ Tour

• The answer is Eras.

Counterpart of "found"

• The answer is Lost.

Difficult thing to achieve in a noisy office

• The answer is Focus.

India's prime minister since 2014

• The answer is Modi.

River of the underworld, in Greek myth

• The answer is Styx.

DownWill Ferrell holiday movie

• The answer is Elf.

Buckingham Palace has 775 of these

• The answer is Rooms.

Fancy necktie

• The answer is Ascot.

What's found next to the Hall and Library on a Clue board

• The answer is Study.

Carbon's atomic number

• The answer is Six.

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

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Mini Crossword.

Black Friday is fast approaching, and there's nothing you can do to stop it. Major retailers already dropping their Black Friday ads and early-access deals, so it's time to check out everything that's on offer, make a list of your top priorities, investigate price history, and hope for the best.

Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and a bunch of other popular retailers have already announced their Black Friday plans. The Target early Black Friday sale runs from Nov. 6-8, three weeks before the main event. Want to make the most out of Target's Black Friday campaign? We've checked out the pre-Black Friday ad to provide you with a snapshot of what's on offer from the big-box retailer.

SEE ALSO: 60+ of the absolute best stocking stuffers for 2025

The great news for shoppers is that Target’s three-day early Black Friday sale is offering a large portion of deals at 40% off or more. And that includes popular categories like gifts and holiday décor, toys including Lego, clothing, and kitchen essentials. We're seeing great deals on some of the best Ninja appliances, cordless vacuums, and headphones. Some of these will make great holiday gifts while others are a gift to get you through holiday travel, like noise-cancelling headphones.

Keep in mind some of these deals are exclusive to Target Circle members but don't fret because it's free to to sign up.

Here are some of the best Target deals you can shop on sale between Nov. 6-8:

Best early Black Friday toy deals

• $9.99 Hasbro family games

• 20% off Lego toys

• Up to 30% off select baby toys and gifts

• 30% off Hot Wheels

Best early Black Friday Kitchen deals

• Instant Pot 6-quart Pressure Cooker Bundle — $69.99 $139.99 (save $70 + get a free $10 Target gift card)

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

• Ninja Kitchen System Blender — $149.99 $189.99 (save $40)

• 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 + get a $10 Target gift card)

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

Best early Black Friday Lego deals

• Lego Christmas Tree Building Set — $26.99 $44.99 (save $18)

• Lego City Space Science Lab — $36.79 $45.99 (save $9.20)

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

• Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector’s Set — $47.99 $59.99 (save $12)

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

Best early 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 early Black Friday headphone and earbud deals

• Beats Solo Buds Earbuds — $69.99 $79.99 (save $10)

• Beats Solo 4 Headphones — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50)

• Beats Studio Pro Headphones — $199.99 $349.99 (save $150)

• Bose QuietComfort Headphones — $249.99 $359.99 (save $100)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones — $329.99 $399.99 (save $70)

Best early Black Friday speaker deals

• Amazon Kids Echo Dot — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25)

• Beats Pill — $129.99 $149.99 (save $20)

Best early 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 early Black Friday clothing deals

• 40% off select clothing for men, women, and kids

• 40% off pajamas for all

• Up to 40% off slippers and socks

We know you might not want to hear it, but Black Friday is very much upon us. The beast of a shopping holiday has been looming menacingly on the horizon for some time, but it will not be contained any longer.

Leading retailers are already dropping their Black Friday ads and early-access deals. We know that shopping fatigue is a real thing at this time of year, so why not beat the rush and all the associated stress and get your shopping done early this year? You know it makes sense.

SEE ALSO: Target Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online early

Best Buy is one of the premier shopping destinations over the Black Friday period, and its savings-packed ad suggests that this year could be its biggest ever.

Best Buy was the first leading retailer to announce its 2025 holiday plans, with early Black Friday deals dropping as early as Halloween (Oct. 31). Best Buy will drop early Black Friday deals throughout November before its official Black Friday sale officially kicks off on Nov. 20. This 10-day sale is live through Nov. 29, followed immediately by its Cyber Monday event on Nov. 30 that runs for 48 hours through Dec. 1. Mark these dates in your diary.

Want to make the most out of Best Buy's Black Friday campaign? We've checked out all the best Black Friday deals and doorbusters from the Best Buy Black Friday ad that you can already buy online.

Best early Black Friday TV deals43-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)

• 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)

65-inch TV deals

• 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)

70- and 75-inch TV deals

• 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)

77-inch and bigger TV deals

• 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 early Black Friday laptop dealsWindows laptops

• 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)

Gaming laptops

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

Chromebooks

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

Best early 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 Ultra Open Earbuds — $199 $299 (save $100)

Best early Black Friday portable speaker deals

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

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

Best early Black Friday vacuum dealsRobot vacuums

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

• eufy Omni C20 — $379.99 $749.99 (save $370)

Stick vacuums

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

Best early Black Friday kitchen deals

• 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 early Black Friday unlocked phone deals

• Motorola Moto G (128GB) — $129.99 $199.99 (save $70)

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