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25+ of the best Bluetooth speaker deals ahead of Black Friday

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 18:58
Best Bluetooth speaker deals ahead of Black Friday Best overall Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $78.96 at Amazon (Save $21.03) Get Deal Best budget speaker deal JBL Go 4 $39.95 at Amazon (Save $10) Get Deal Best high-end Bluetooth speaker Sonos Move 2 $359.00 at Amazon (Save $90) Get Deal

The Black Friday shopping season is here, and Bluetooth speakers are at some of their best prices of the year.

Though it may not be the best time of year to take a Bluetooth speaker poolside, it's always great to think ahead and save some money. Plus, having a quality speaker is never a bad idea if you're planning on hosting any holiday parties.

SEE ALSO: All the best early Black Friday deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart

So far, we're seeing the most deals at Amazon, bringing deals on speakers from Ultimate Ears, JBL, Beats, and Sony. Thanks to the proximity to Black Friday, we're also seeing brands that don't typically go on sale, like Sonos, finally get some price cuts.

It's a pretty solid roundup (all of our favorite speakers are represented), but as Black Friday proper — Nov. 29 — draws nearer, we'll be updating this list with any new deals that crop up.

Best Bluetooth speaker deal ahead of Black Friday Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $78.96 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $21.03 Get Deal Why we like it

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is the best speaker we've tested under $100: it doesn't take up much space, has 14 hours of battery life, gets as loud as a larger speaker without losing much clarity, and can be taken on the go to pretty much any situation thanks to its IP67 rating. While it drops to $79.99 throughout the year, this is still a fantastic deal for a speaker that we think is well worth it at full price, and at the time of writing, each of the four colorways is available on sale. (At $78.96, you can get it for ever-so-slightly cheaper, but this price is only available on the black colorway).

If you're in the market for a new Bluetooth speaker, one of the only reasons we'd say to pass on this one is if you already own the Wonderboom 3 (it's incredibly similar) and want to pair up with another Wonderboom speaker to use stereo mode (none of the UE speakers are backwards compatible for stereo mode).

Best high-end Bluetooth speaker deal Sonos Move 2 $359.00 at Amazon
$449.00 Save $90.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Sonos Move 2.

Sonos speakers are expensive, and they really only go on sale during Black Friday. Even during both Prime Days this year, we didn't see price cuts on Sonos products, and especially not our favorite pick for smart homes, the Sonos Move 2. This speaker is big enough that it might be a hassle to move it around regularly, but it's not so big that you'll dread moving it if you're hosting a backyard barbecue.

The trade-off is that you get a speaker with 24-hour battery life and sound quality that shines across all genres of music. Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder wrote in his review, "It's capable of producing one of those effects where you play a song you know well (in my case, 'Roxanne' by The Police), and you hear details you never knew were there, like the (accidental?) touching of the drumsticks at the end of the song's intro." Plus, it has compatibility with Alexa and Sonos Voice Control.

Best budget Bluetooth speaker deal JBL Go 4 $39.95 at Amazon
$49.95 Save $10.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The JBL Go 4 is tiny and inexpensive, but it packs a punch. This speaker sounds surprisingly clear, and can get louder than you think (though you do start to sacrifice some of that clarity at higher volumes). During our testing, we found it got anywhere from seven to up to nine-and-a-half hours of playtime, making it an excellent option for taking on the go to the beach (where it's IP67 water and dust-proof rating will keep it safe), or for taking up minimal space in your home while still providing plenty of sound. $39.95 is the lowest price we've ever seen it at, beating its Prime Day price by about $5.

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xAI could release a standalone Grok app soon

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 18:53

If you're one of the around 1.3 million people who are X Premium subscribers — or about 0.26% of the platform's user base — you have access to Grok, X's AI chatbot similar to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, that you can use through the X app. But that access might be getting a bit more broad.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk's AI company xAI will be releasing a standalone consumer app. It will work similar to the ChatGPT app and give users access to Grok from their phones. There doesn't seem to be a huge rush, though — Tech Crunch reports that it likely won't come to fruition until xAI closes its next funding round.

SEE ALSO: X users are fleeing to Bluesky: Here’s a quick-start guide on how to sign up

Grok is available only to X Premium subscribers, and it's unclear how that might change with a standalone app. Will you have to have an X account to use it? Will you have to be a premium subscriber? Who knows! But this comes at a time in which X is allegedly experimenting with making access to Grok free. As with most changes under Musk's tutelage, we'll probably just have to wait and see.

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20+ sweet Lego deals live ahead of Black Friday

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 18:42
The best Lego Black Friday deals you can get early: Top Walmart Lego deal Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle $45 (save $34.99) Get Deal Best Amazon Lego deal Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant $47.95 (save $12.04) Get Deal Top Best Buy Lego deal Lego Star Wars Mos Espa Podrace Diorama $55.99 (save $24) Get Deal

Lego is forever. Modern Lego sets include classic worlds like Lego City, franchise collaborations with beloved characters like Super Mario, and exciting new adventures in Lego Dreamzzz, where shark ships ply the skies. 

Lego might be forever, but Black Friday comes only once per year — at least, sort of. This year, retailers were pushing Lego Black Friday deals so early that the first few waves have already dropped and sold out before Thanksgiving Eve even hit. But that's far from the last of the Legos you'll see on sale this year — Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Scheels, and more have already swapped in new deals that'll save you up to 40% on iconic collections from Star Wars or Harry Potter, the beloved floral collection, and more.

Whether you’re a collector treating yourself to a new set or you’re looking for a gift for a kid, right now is one of the best times to buy Lego all year round. Here are the best Lego early Black Friday deals live as of Nov. 27.

Best Black Friday Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Star Wars Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle (75362) $45.00 at Walmart
$79.99 Save $34.99 Get Deal Why we like it

The Office Lego Set may have sold out at Walmart within a day or so of dropping, but we still have another favorite Lego deal to highlight. Star Wars fans will get a huge kick out of the Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle. With a rotating cockpit, signature red wings, and four figurines including bounty hunter and Sith, this is an action-packed set. Walmart's nearly 28% discount drops this set to $45, beating Best Buy's price by $13.99 on the same model number.

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Amazon has up to 50% off premium gifts from brands like Dyson, Samsung, TheraGun, and more

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 18:39

SAVE UP TO 50%: Amazon has marked down gifts from premium brands like Dyson, Ninja, Le Creuset, and more during this year's Black Friday event.

Best premium gifts on sale at Amazon's Black Friday event Best tech deal Amazon Echo Buds (wired charging case) $34.99 at Amazon (save $85) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja Indoor Grill $149.99 at Amazon (save $110) Get Deal Best self-care deal TheraGun Prime massage gun $199 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal

This year, the retailers did not make us wait to start holiday shopping until after we've had massive turkey dinner. Instead, sales dropped earlier in November and are still coming in hot before the official Black Friday date hits. And honestly, this isn't such a bad thing. Not only does shopping early give you more time to find great deals on the perfect gifts, it frees up the holiday after Thanksgiving to spend time with friends and family.

Amazon's no stranger to awesome Black Friday deals and this year, the retailer has set aside some special daily deals. Today, Nov. 27, Amazon has the discounted premium gifts for anyone in your life who deserves something extra special. By shopping these deals, you'll be able to get a truly special gift for a non-premium price. Think premium brands like Dyson, Ninja, Vitamix, Samsung, and more are all included in today's sale.

Check out some of our favorite premium gift options so you'll be able to wow someone with an awesome present they would never expect or splurge on for themselves.

Best tech deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds (wired charging case) $34.99 at Amazon
$119.99 Save $85.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Everyone deserves to have a great pair of earbuds that offer both high-quality sound and prove to be comfortable to wear for hours. Enter the second generation Amazon Echo Buds. While they usually cost $119.99, Amazon has marked them down for Black Friday to just $34.99, which means you'll be getting a massive 71% discount.

With the charging case, expect to get about 20 hours of battery life, which is perfect for anyone who's traveling this holiday season. The Echo Buds are also sweat-resistant, great for active friends who head off to the gym a few times each week.

More premium tech deals at AmazonBest kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Indoor Grill $149.99 at Amazon
$259.99 Save $110.00 Get Deal Why we like it

While indoor grilling season has ended for most locations in the U.S., that doesn't mean you can't still enjoy grilled veggies, kebabs, and meats while indoors for the winter. The Ninja Indoor Grill can reach up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit with settings that include roast, grill, bake broil, and air fry. While the grill usually sells for $259.99, it's down to just $149.99 during the Amazon Black Friday event. The sale price means you'll be getting a sweet 42% discount on a versatile kitchen countertop appliance that's great for the summertime grill master.

The included smart thermometer helps the home cook get the perfect level of doneness, from rare to well-done. The large size of the grill means you'll be able to cook up six steaks or 24 hot dogs at once. Did someone say Superbowl party?

More premium kitchen deals at AmazonBest self-care deal Opens in a new window Credit: TheraGun TheraGun Prime massage gun $199.00 at Amazon
$299.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal Why we like it

It's likely that every single person in your life (and on your holiday shopping list) could benefit from a great massage. The TheraGun Prime is a deep-tissue massage gun that can aid in back, shoulder, leg, neck, and really any body pain that crops up.

The TheraGun Prime comes with four foam attachments that are ideal for targeting specific areas of the body. The Thumb attachment is great for trigger points or lower back pain, while the Cone is optimal for helping with foot and hand pains. It also connects to the Therabody app, which takes the guesswork out of how to use the TheraGun to ease pains that come from common ailments like plantar fasciitis, arthritis, and sciatica.

While the TheraGun Prime usually sells for $299, it's on sale at Amazon today for $199, which means you'll be getting a 33% discount on a gift that your loved ones can use every day of the year.

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Is Samsung making a gaming handheld?

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 18:26

Handheld gaming is having a moment, and it looks like Samsung doesn’t want to be left out.

The South Korean electronics powerhouse, usually known for supplying cutting-edge displays to gaming gadgets like the Nintendo Switch, could soon leverage that expertise for its own gaming handheld.

SEE ALSO: Nintendo Switch 2 still unannounced, but this big official reveal about the handheld may excite fans

According to patent filings uncovered by 91mobiles, Samsung is exploring the possibility of a foldable gaming handheld. The patent, originally filed in 2022, was registered internationally this year, though details about its internal hardware or potential release date remain murky — assuming a release date is even on the table.

Sketches included in the filing reveal Samsung's vision for a foldable design, incorporating Ultra Thin Glass similar to what’s found in the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The device is set to feature built-in gaming controls, including joysticks and a D-pad—standard fare for handhelds. The standout feature, however, is the foldability, which could redefine portability in handheld gaming by offering a compact design competitors have yet to explore.

That said, this is just a patent for now, and there’s no indication that Samsung will be actively moving forward with development anytime soon.

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One million public Bluesky posts scraped for AI training

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 18:25

Bluesky is already facing its first major AI scrape, despite the stance of its owners that it will never train generative AI on user data.

Reported by 404Media on Nov. 26, one million public Bluesky posts — complete with identifying user information — were crawled and then uploaded to AI company Hugging Face. The dataset was created by machine learning librarian Daniel van Strien, intended to be used in the development of language models and natural language processing, as well as general analysis of social media trends, content moderation, and posting patterns. It contains users' decentralized identifiers (DIDs) and even has a search function to find content from specific users.

According to the dataset's description, the set "contains 1 million public posts collected from Bluesky Social's firehose API (Application Programming Interface), intended for machine learning research and experimentation with social media data. Each post contains text content, metadata, and information about media attachments and reply relationships."

SEE ALSO: Leaving X for bluer pastures? What to know about Bluesky's owners and policies.

Bluesky users didn't opt-in to such uses of their content, but neither is it expressly prohibited by Bluesky. The platform's firehose API is an "aggregated, chronological stream of all the public data updates as they happen in the network, including posts, likes, follows, handle changes, and more." Bluesky's API — coupled with the public and decentralized Authenticated Transfer (AT) Protocol the site is built on — means Bluesky content is open and available to the third party developers the platform is trying to court, 404Media explains.

This could be a major warning sign to many of the site's millions of new users, many of whom left competitor X in the wake of an alarming new AI training policy. A Bluesky representative responded to 404Media's requests for comment: "Bluesky is an open and public social network, much like websites on the Internet itself. Just as robots.txt files don't always prevent outside companies from crawling those sites, the same applies here. We'd like to find a way for Bluesky users to communicate to outside orgs/developers whether they consent to this and that outside orgs respect user consent, and we're actively discussing how to achieve this."

Shortly after the article's publication, the dataset was removed from Hugging Face. "I've removed the Bluesky data from the repo. While I wanted to support tool development for the platform, I recognize this approach violated principles of transparency and consent in data collection. I apologize for this mistake," van Strien wrote in a follow-up Bluesky post.

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Found it: Heres the cheapest 55-inch QLED TV so far this Black Friday

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 18:17

SAVE $180: As of Nov. 27, Best Buy has the Hisense 55-inch QD5 QLED 4K TV on sale for $219.99 for Black Friday, which is a savings of 45%.

Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch QD5 QLED 4K Google TV $219.99 at Best Buy
$399.99 Save $180.00 Get Deal

Best Buy is beating Walmart at one of its own games this Black Friday, and that game is "having the cheapest possible *insert size here* TV of the season." My current favorite example is the Hisense 55-inch QLED TV chilling at $219.99 at Best Buy — not too far off from Walmart's cheapest non-QLED 55-inch 4K TV deal at $178.

And this competitiveness is exactly why Black Friday is one of the best times (if not the best time) of year to buy a TV.

SEE ALSO: Another Black Friday streaming deal is here: Get 2 months of Paramount+ with Showtime for $2.99 per month

But unless you're a seasoned shopping reporter who keeps track of product prices for a living, these numbers may not mean anything to you without context. Here, the context simply lies in comparison to other existing TV deals, as well as prices from Black Friday TV deals last year.

Plopping Best Buy's deal next to Walmart's cheapest 55-inch QLED going into Thanksgiving, a $288 Hisense model, quickly proves just how much of a steal it is to find the same size and backlight situation for $219.99. Then, throwing it back to Black Friday 2023, the cheapest 55-inch QLED TV then was going for $348. Alternatively, our favorite Fire TV deal from 2023 was a 50-inch regular LED model also going for... wait for it... $219.99.

SEE ALSO: Basically all of the best robot vacuums out there are at new record-low pricing for Black Friday

In 2024, that same wad of cash gets you five more diagonal inches of screen and a layer of quantum dots on top of the traditional LED backlight for visibly brighter, more saturated colors. If you're a sports person, upgrading to a QLED TV is crucial, as the enhanced brightness makes small movements on the screen much easier to follow, especially in the daytime. (As one of the more basic QLEDs out there, no one's saying this is the brightest QLED with the smoothest motion on the market. But if you're a casual watcher rather than an avid gamer, you probably won't care.)

Categories: IT General, Technology

How to watch Liverpool vs. Real Madrid online for free

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 18:13

TL;DR: Live stream Liverpool vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The fifth round of Champions League fixtures has some really interesting matchups, but the biggest game is undoubtedly Liverpool vs. Real Madrid. Liverpool have won every game in this year's competition and sit on top of the standings. Real Madrid have been inconsistent, but they go into every game expecting to win.

If you want to watch Liverpool vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Liverpool vs. Real Madrid?

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Nov. 27. This fixture takes place at Anfield.

How to watch Liverpool vs. Real Madrid for free

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player in Ireland.

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock RTÉ Player. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Champions League from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Liverpool vs. Real Madrid on RTÉ Player by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

  4. Sign in to RTÉ Player

  5. Watch Liverpool vs. Real Madrid for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free) $99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Liverpool vs. Real Madrid (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RTÉ Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on RTÉ Player, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Liverpool vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

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Check out some of the best Nintendo Switch deals weve seen ahead of Black Friday

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 18:05
Best early Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals 2024 Best Nintendo Switch console deal Nintendo Switch OLED 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle $299 (save $50) Get Deal Best Nintendo Switch game deal 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' $30 (save $39) Get Deal Best Nintendo Switch accessory deal CRKD Nitro Deck $49.99 (save $20) Get Deal

Good Nintendo Switch deals are pretty hard to come by. For some reason, Nintendo just generally doesn't like to list their consoles, games, or accessories at steep discounts, even during big sales events. But thankfully, ahead of Black Friday 2024, it seems like the iconic gaming company is changing course and actually offering up some competitive, worthwhile deals this time around.

SEE ALSO: The PS5 Slim just got its biggest-ever discount in Amazon's Black Friday event

Below, find our favorite Nintendo Switch-centric deals, including big price cuts on Switch console bundles, individual games, and accessories like controllers, cases, microSD cards, and more. Keep checking back with us throughout Black Friday, too — we'll be updating this page regularly as new offers pop up.

Best Nintendo Switch console deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch OLED 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle $299.00 at Walmart
$349.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch bundle is pretty much a Black Friday staple at this point, and 2024 is no different. You can snag the Nintendo Switch OLED model for $50 off at Walmart ahead of Black Friday. That's just $299 for the best version of the Switch yet, plus one of the very best Nintendo Switch games of all time.

More Nintendo Switch console dealsBest Nintendo Switch game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' $30.00 at Walmart
$69.00 Save $39.00 Get Deal Why we like it

There's a large group of people who would say that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn't just one of the best Nintendo Switch games ever made, but one of the best games ever made in general. And you know what? We'd have a hard time making a case against that. In other words, it's a must-play, and now is the best time to buy a copy if you haven't experienced it yet — for Black Friday, Walmart has Tears of the Kingdom listed at just $30, down from $69. That's the best deal we've seen on this game yet, so don't hesitate to lock in your purchase.

More Nintendo Switch game dealsBest Nintendo Switch accessory deal Opens in a new window Credit: CRKD CRKD Nitro Deck $49.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Look, we aren't Joy-Con haters around these parts, but it's no secret that they aren't perfect. The CRKD Nitro Deck may be the controller upgrade you've been craving, and it's $20 off ahead of Black Friday at Amazon, just $49.99. The Switch fits seamlessly within the handheld device, and the whole thing can be docked for TV gaming sessions.

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2024 Black Friday ads: Best deals from Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, Kohls, Home Depot, and more

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 17:18

Black Friday is fast approaching, promising big discounts on TVs, laptops, headphones, speakers, and so much more. It's the best time of the year to shop, with deals on offer from all the top retailers.

And it gets seriously competitive between the leading names in the retail game. Every retailer is looking to get ahead of the competition by launching early-access deals, with savings-packed ads that include some really impressive offers. But where are shoppers supposed to start?

SEE ALSO: Gaming deals are going strong ahead of Black Friday 2024

To help you make the most out of this Black Friday, we've checked out all the best deals from the Black Friday ads of Best Buy, Walmart, Kohl's, and Target. You could take some time to check out each individual page, but for those looking for a handy snapshot of the very best deals, this is the place to be.

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

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The best Black Friday streaming deals so far: Hulu, Peacock, Max, and more

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 17:09
The best Black Friday streaming deals at a glance: BEST OVERALL Hulu with ads $0.99/month for one year (save $108) Get Deal BEST BUNDLE DEAL Hulu and Disney+ (both with ads) $2.99/month for one year (save $96) Get Deal BEST PEACOCK DEAL Peacock Premium $1.99/month for six months of $19.99/year with codes REALDEALMONTHLY or REALDEAL (save up to $60) Get Deal BEST MAX DEAL Max With Ads $2.99/month for six months (save $42) Get Deal BEST PRIME VIDEO ADD-ON Paramount+ with Showtime (Prime Video add-on) $2.99 per month for two months (save $20) Get Deal BEST FOR HORROR FANS AMC+ Ad-Free (Prime Video add-on) $2.25 per month for two months (save $13.48) Get Deal BEST FOR NEW THEATRICAL RELEASES MGM+ (Prime Video add-on) $1.75 per month for two months (save $10.48) Get Deal BEST FOR CHRISTMAS ADDICTS Hallmark+ (Prime Video add-on) $2 per month for two months (save $11.98) Get Deal

'Tis the season for streaming. Black Friday is one of the best times (if not the best time) to sign up for streaming services, as you can typically score some serious savings on monthly membership fees. In years past, we've seen Hulu offer 99 cent subscriptions and Max offer six months of streaming for $2.99 per month. And we're pleased to report that those deals have been resurrected in 2024.

With streaming prices skyrocketing over the past year, we're actually a bit surprised at how impressive some of these Black Friday deals are. If you're looking for a way to cut back on streaming costs, now's a great time to take advantage of a majorly discounted subscription. Just make note that these deals are limited to new and returning subscribers (as in, you once subscribed to Max, but cancelled your subscription months back) only.

There's no need to wait around for Black Friday proper. Snag these subscriptions before the deals vanish. If any other streaming deals surface, we'll be sure to update this with the latest and greatest ones. For now, here are all the best Black Friday streaming deals live.

Best Black Friday streaming deal

Opens in a new window Credit: Hulu Hulu with ads monthly subscription $0.99/month for one year (save $108) Get Deal Why we like it

Hulu remains the top dog when it comes to Black Friday deals. For the second year in a row, the streamer is offering an entire year of Hulu with ads for just $0.99 per month. That's less than $12 total for an entire year of streaming. It's a bit surprising, honestly, as Hulu upped the cost of its basic plan just last month from $7.99 per month to $9.99 per month. In other words, the savings this year is even more impressive — 90% or $108 in total over 12 months. That's just...insane.

Hulu is the streaming home for three of our favorite shows of 2023, The Bear, Abbott Elementary, and Reservation Dogs, as well as our top favorite show of 2024, Shōgun. It's also where you'll find episodes of ABC shows the day after they air, like Dancing with the Stars, and Neon movies fresh out of the theaters, like Cuckoo (coming Dec. 17).

Best Peacock streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Peacock Peacock Premium $1.99/month for six months or $19.99/year (save up to $60) with codes REALDEALMONTHLY or REALDEAL Get Deal Why we like it

Peacock drops one of the best streaming deals year after year during Black Friday season. And because of the streamer's price hike back in July, this year's deal is even better. Through Dec. 2, new and returning Peacock subscribers can score a year of ad-supported Peacock Premium for either $1.99/month for six months (reg. $7.99/month) or $19.99 for an entire year (reg. $79.99/year) using the codes REALDEALMONTHLY or REALDEAL, respectively. That's 75% in savings. Peacock is home to classic TV hits like The Office and New Girl, Peacock Originals like Poker Face and Love Island USA, new theatrical releases from Universal like Abigail, The Fall Guy, and Twisters, as well as live sports, reality TV on Bravo, and more. At just $20 for the whole year, it's going to be a hard deal to beat this Black Friday.

Best Max streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Max Max With Ads $2.99/month for six months (save $42) Get Deal Why we like it

Max has resurrected its exact Black Friday deal from last year, but that doesn't make us love it any less. If you're a new or returning HBO Max subscriber, you can score six months of the streamer's plan with ads for just $2.99 per month instead of $9.99 per month. That saves you $42 total. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service is home to not only Warner Bros. films, but also new A24 theatrical releases. That means you have an insane array of hit films at your fingertips, including Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Civil War, Love Lies Bleeding, Dune, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Barbie, Elvis, The Iron Claw, and more. Max also offers its own original series that are definitely worth watching, like True Detective, The Last of Us, and Station Eleven, as well as the B/R Sports add-on for a limited time.

Best Prime Video add-on deal Opens in a new window Credit: Prime Video / Paramount+ Paramount+ with Showtime (Prime Video add-on) $2.99 per month for two months (save $10 per month) Get Deal Why we like it

Typically $12.99 per month, you can score Paramount+ with Showtime for just $2.99 per month for your first two months as a Prime Video add-on. That saves you $20 total and gets you unlimited, ad-free access to the entire Paramount+ catalog, plus Showtime originals and movies (like Yellowjackets and The Curse), live TV with CBS, and college football. Paramount+ is home to NFL on CBS, UEFA Champions League matches, CBS originals like Ghosts, Survivor, and Big Brother, old Nickelodeon and MTV shows, and Paramount's latest theatrical releases like A Quiet Place: Day One and Smile 2 (coming soon). For just under $6, you can binge a whole lot of stuff over the next two months. After the promo period, the cost will jump back up to $12.99 per month, so be sure to cancel before that if you want to avoid charges. If you're not a Prime member, Paramount+ is also offering the same deal on their standalone streaming service.

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Can stan Twitter be recreated on Bluesky? Swifties think so.

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 17:00

"I met Taylor Swift because of Twitter," Kayla, a 29-year-old financial services worker at a university in Jacksonville, Florida, told Mashable. She's one of many fans who has spent over a decade communing over Swift on the platform. Now she's leaving X/Twitter for Bluesky.

SEE ALSO: Swifties for Kamala: How Taylor Swift fans are creating a new blueprint for political organizing

Fed up with Elon Musk's relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, she joined Bluesky the day after the 2024 presidential election — and hasn't posted to her 25,000 X followers since. 

"I couldn't be a part of it anymore. I didn't want to be on a platform that uplifts right-wing propaganda and grifters and makes money for Musk. By staying on the platform, I was contributing to it," she explained. 

Stan Twitter, the community of users dedicated to constantly posting about their favorite celebrities and pop culture — of which Swifties are one of its biggest factions — has long been the backbone of the platform. And while fans are still active on X (a Financial Times report estimates the platform to have 251 million global daily active users as of the second quarter of 2024), growth has reportedly been stagnant since Musk acquired the company. More recently, X has been losing users in record numbers. Meanwhile, Bluesky just hit 20 million users. While that remains significantly less than those on X, it also represents a vibe shift that people seem eager to take part in. Swifties moving over may be an essential marker for Bluesky's growth and sustainability.

Stan Twitter, in particular, took a major hit in September when X was banned in Brazil due to a feud between Musk and Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre Moraes. The ban meant that over 20 million people lost access to the app, and fan accounts dedicated to everyone from Harry Styles to Cardi B went silent. Brazilians were pivotal to the development of fan culture on the platform. A testament to their impact is the popularity of the "Come to Brazil" meme, which pokes fun at Brazilians incessantly posting the phrase in response to their faves' tweets.

While X was reinstated in Brazil in October, after Musk surrendered to the Brazilian Supreme Court and paid millions of dollars in fines, the incident signaled that X might no longer be the best home for stan culture; after all, it couldn't be relied on. Bluesky, which promises to be "billionaire proof" and to cultivate a welcoming environment, saw "strong growth," according to the company, in Brazil during this period.

Swifties' rocky relationship with X

While no fandom is a monolith, it isn't surprising that there's a movement among Swifties to leave X. A coalition of fans organized under Swifties for Kamala to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris, and X and its owner have repeatedly wronged their idol. Fans dedicated to Swift's success aren't quick to forget those who have mistreated her. 

In January, AI-generated, pornographic deepfakes of Swift went viral on X with little recourse. Swifties stepped in as protectors, flooding related tags with positive posts and images and trending #ProtectTaylorSwift on X. Meanwhile, it took days for the platform to disable search for Swift's name. 

After the pop star endorsed Harris, Musk took to X to, in the eyes of many, sexually harass Swift. He wrote, "Fine Taylor … you win … I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life."

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"After the election, my whole timeline was either people talking about being upset about the state of the world or [people posting] 'Hey, here's my new account, follow me over there,'" SJ, another Swiftie, told Mashable.

The 22-year-old in Rhode Island first made a Bluesky account 10 months ago, but there wasn't much of a community there, so she posted twice and deleted the app. But since the election, she's back on Bluesky. "I thought if everyone else is going, then there will actually be a community this time," said SJ. 

She's hopeful about the Swiftie community on Bluesky. "It's already better, even though it's not been a long time. There's more real people here. Twitter got to a point where you weren't seeing actual community spaces there," she said. She says she's seen way more engagement on her posts and has almost the same following she spent seven years building on X. 

But SJ will never delete her X account because she doesn't want to lose nearly a decade of tweets and memories. "Assuming Bluesky keeps growing, and people stay active, I'll just slowly start using Twitter less and less until I become inactive," explained SJ.

SEE ALSO: Every surprise song Taylor Swift has performed on 'The Eras Tour'

Like SJ, Noah Levy, a fellow Twitter Swiftie, sees the online community in transition. "It's not like everyone just quit Twitter and moved to Bluesky," the 26-year-old customer support worker in St. Louis, Missouri, told Mashable. "I'm interested to see how long it'll take for everyone to move over there, if that'll even happen, or if we're gonna keep using Twitter too."

He posted several times on X asking fellow fans to follow him on Bluesky, but unlike SJ, he hasn't seen his Bluesky account grow to his sizable X following of over 31,000. "[Bluesky] grew really fast when I first made my account because I followed everyone on lists, and a lot of them followed back, but since then, it's been pretty steady," said Levy.

Taylor Nation keeps some Swifties from fully departing X

While some accounts key to the stan ecosystem, like pop culture news aggregators Pop Base and Discussing Film, have made the leap to Bluesky, others have not, keeping fans tied to Twitter.

Parts of the Swift extended universe have moved to Bluesky — Kayla excitedly DMed me to share that Swift collaborator Maren Morris opened a Bluesky account. Yet Taylor Nation, Taylor Swift's official management account, which engages with fans and coordinates special opportunities for her most dedicated Swifties, has yet to move to the platform (though they do have a Threads account). "It will be tough for everybody to move over because of Taylor Nation," explained Kayla.

While fans may not yet be able to chase a Taylor Nation notice on Bluesky, that hasn’t stopped a community from thriving there. For Kayla, it feels like a return to the early days of being a Swiftie.

She first joined Twitter in 2008, following along with the Fearless, Speak Now, and Red tours on the app. Now, Bluesky evokes those early experiences. "The first night of the Eras Tour on Bluesky was so special; it reminded me of OG Twitter back in 2013, when it was all rainbows, sparkles, and unicorns," Kayla said.

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Walmart undercuts Best Buy and Target by two bucks on the Xbox Series X

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 16:55

SAVE $51.99: As of Nov. 27, you can get the Microsoft Xbox Series X (1TB, Digital Edition) for just $398 at Walmart. That's $51.99 off the list price.

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PlayStation and Nintendo get a lot of attention in the video game console market, but Microsoft's Xbox Series X is still a solid gaming option — and you can get it on sale at Walmart for a smidgen less than other retailers.

As of Nov. 27, you can score a Microsoft Xbox Series X (1TB, Digital Edition) for $398 at Walmart. That’s $1.99 cheaper than the $399.99 price at Best Buy and Target. It’s also $51.99 off the Xbox Series X's usual $449.99 asking price. Note: This is for the digital edition, so you won’t be able to use discs with this console.

SEE ALSO: Game on with these early Black Friday deals from Xbox

The Xbox Series X is one of Microsoft’s most powerful models. It features DirectX ray tracing, a custom SSD, and 4K gaming at up to 120 frames per second. And, like the PS5, you can also play older-generation games on the Series X.

With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (sold separately at $19.99 per month), you can access a huge library of games, play multiplayer online, and receive exclusive member deals and discounts.

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Best PS5 Black Friday deals: Compare Best Buy, Amazon, Target, and more

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 16:35

You can find low prices on TVs, laptops, headphones, speakers, and so much more during Black Friday. It's the busiest time of the year for online shopping, with deals on just about everything.

But what deals come out on top during this busy period? What deals really get the people going?

SEE ALSO: Gaming deals are going strong ahead of Black Friday 2024

You could make the argument that TV deals or Apple deals are the top dogs over Black Friday, but gamers might disagree. PS5 Black Friday deals can result in mass panic, but there's no need to lose your cool this year. We've checked out everything on offer ahead of Black Friday and lined up a selection of standout PS5 deals. This includes deals on consoles, accessories, games, and more.

These are the best PS5 deals this Black Friday.

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Walmarts second Black Friday sale is live: Get a $149 Apple Watch SE, a $178 55-inch 4K Roku TV, and more

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 16:22

UPDATE: Nov. 27, 2024, 10:05 a.m. EST This story has been updated with current pricing and availability, plus a couple new deals (including some restocks).

Walmart's best Black Friday deals at a glance: Best Apple deal Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (40mm, GPS) $149 (save $100) Get Deal Best TV deal Hisense 55-inch R6 4K Roku TV $178 Get Deal Best gaming deal 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' $30 (save $39.99) Get Deal Best headphone deal JLab JBuds Lux ANC $29 (save $50.99) Get Deal Best speaker deal JBL Partybox 110 $199 (save $150.95) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet $45 (save $34.99) Get Deal

Walmart's second Black Friday Deals event kicked off on Monday, Nov. 25 with a $178 55-inch 4K Roku TV, $29 JBL noise-cancelling headphones, and new record-low prices on several Apple gadgets: the AirPods Pro 2 (now $154), the second-generation Apple Watch SE (now $149), the 10th-gen iPad (now $259), the first-gen Apple Pencil (now $59), and the M1 MacBook Air (now $599).

The deals will be up for grabs online and on the Walmart mobile app through Sunday, Dec. 1, unless they sell out first — though a few items that disappeared earlier in the week were back in stock at the time of writing. That includes $30 digital copies of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and a $49 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.

Select offers from the sale will make their way to Walmart stores at 6 a.m. local time on Nov. 29, aka Black Friday proper.

SEE ALSO: All the best early Black Friday deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart

The big-box store joins other major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Target in dropping Black Friday deals well ahead of the actual holiday. It launched its first round of doorbusters on Nov. 11.

Mashable's team of deal-hunting pros knows how to distinguish good discounts from duds (having covered Black Friday sales since 2017), and we're keeping a running list of Walmart's top holiday deals on popular tech and gifts this season. That includes TVs, laptops, headphones, gaming gear, vacuums, beauty tech, and Legos.

Keep scrolling to see our picks — and check back often, as Walmart plans to drop additional deals randomly throughout the week as its Black Friday Deals event progresses. A quick FYI that Walmart doesn't do price matches, but its extended return/exchange policy is in effect through Dec. 31. It covers most items purchased in stores and online.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were sold out at the time of writing.

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Note: Skip Walmart's Black Friday deals on the Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Deluxe holiday bundles. They're both cheaper at Target and Best Buy.

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Check out our sister site CNET's list of Black Friday deals under $50 for more options!

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How to watch Red Star Belgrade vs. Stuttgart online for free

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 16:21

TL;DR: Live stream Red Star Belgrade vs. Stuttgart in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Red Star Belgrade have found it tough in this year's Champions League. They are currently sat near the bottom of the standings after four defeats from four games. Stuttgart haven't had it much easier, with only four points so far.

There is still time for both teams to turn things around. If you want to watch Red Star Belgrade vs. Stuttgart in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Red Star Belgrade vs. Stuttgart?

Red Star Belgrade vs. Stuttgart in the Champions League kicks off at 5:45 p.m. GMT on Nov. 27. This fixture takes place at the Rajko Mitic Stadium.

How to watch Red Star Belgrade vs. Stuttgart for free

Red Star Belgrade vs. Stuttgart is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player in Ireland.

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to access Virgin Media Player. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock Virgin Media Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Red Star Belgrade vs. Stuttgart for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Ireland

  4. Visit Virgin Media Player

  5. Watch Red Star Belgrade vs. Stuttgart for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the Champions League without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Red Star Belgrade vs. Stuttgart (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Virgin Media Player?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Virgin Media Player, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Red Star Belgrade vs. Stuttgart in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

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

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 16:21

Black Friday is looming large on the horizon, promising big discounts on TVs, laptops, headphones, speakers, and just about everything else. It's the single best time of the year to shop, with deals on offer from all the leading retailers.

And these retailers are always looking to get ahead of the competition by launching early-access deals. You could argue that Black Friday is stretched out too much these days, but for anyone looking to secure a saving, it simply means you have more time to find a deal on exactly what you want. And that's not a bad thing.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy is treating most of November like Black Friday

Best Buy is well known as one of the best shopping destinations on Black Friday, and its savings-packed ad promises a very busy period ahead.

The first portion of Best Buy's holiday schedule started on Nov. 8: Shoppers got a preview of its top Black Friday deals with a small sample of doorbusters. Best Buy plans to release additional rounds of doorbusters every Friday through Dec. 20, with paid members of its My Best Buy program receiving early access every Thursday prior. This program will run alongside Best Buy's formal Black Friday sale from Nov. 21 to Nov. 30.

To help you 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.

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

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 16:20

Walmart's second Black Friday Deals event started on Nov. 25, and its savings-packed ad includes some really interesting offers. We've checked out everything from Walmart's Black Friday ad to find the best early deals on everything from Apple products to gaming essentials.

SEE ALSO: All the best early Black Friday deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart

The deals will be live online and in the Walmart mobile app through Sunday, Dec. 1, so long as they don't sell out first (though there's a chance they'll get restocked). Shoppers can find them in Walmart stores starting at 6 a.m. local time on actual Black Friday on Nov. 29.

These are the best deals you can buy online from Walmart's Black Friday ad.

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Keeping track of where the Ninja Slushi is in stock, as well as the best Black Friday Ninja deals

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 16:14
A quick look at the best Ninja deals ahead of Black Friday Best Slushi alternative Ninja Creami $149.00 at Walmart (save $50) Get Deal Best air fryer deal Ninja 13-in-1 Double Oven and Air Fryer with FlexDoor (DCT402BK) $199.99 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal Not on sale, but in stock Ninja Slushi $299.99 at Ninja Kitchen Shop Now Not on sale, but in stock Ninja Slushi $299.99 at Target Shop Now

If any certain type of countertop kitchen appliance is your 2024 Black Friday goal, Ninja probably has one on sale.

Black Friday Ninja deals are popping off this year, especially at Amazon, which has been in official Black Friday mode since Nov. 21. The list of classic Ninja air fryers and air frying toaster ovens, blenders, coffee makers, and more on sale is even beating that of October Prime Day Ninja deals in terms of the percentage off — several appliances have already beaten their previous record-low price just seen at Amazon last month.

Oddly enough, the one category where Ninja is slacking is pressure cookers, despite that being the category that originated the famous "Foodi" name in the first place. Ninja seems to be letting Instant Pot have that spotlight back (though it still uses "Foodi" in titles for its some other multitasking appliances) to focus on a new wheelhouse: little treat machines. Two of Ninja's most fun treat-making gadgets, the Ninja Creami ice cream maker and the Ninja Thirsti soda and sparkling water maker are, in fact, on sale for Black Friday, both for well under $200.

SEE ALSO: Get 25% off sitewide during Ruggable's Black Friday sale

Now for the bad news: I realize there's one major Ninja treat maker that ends with an "i" missing from that list. No, the Ninja Slushi probably won't go on sale for Black Friday, but it is still in stock. You could hold out hope for a surprise Cyber Monday price drop, but given the number of times it has sold out since July and the fact that even more people will be shopping now because of Black Friday, it's wiser to just order it at full price while you can still order it at all. You'll understand when you're happily sipping on a gingerbread milkshake or a frozen version of your favorite holiday cocktail in a week or two. (I would know— I was making frozen versions of all of my favorite drinks with the Slushi all summer, and it was an absolute delight to have in my kitchen.)

As of Nov. 27, the Ninja Slushi is currently in stock at Ninja's website and at Target for $299.99, and can also be pre-ordered at Crate & Barrel with an expected restock coming in early December. The Slushi occasionally pops up for immediate purchase at other big retailers, but if you see it going for more than $299.99, it's a gouged MSRP.

At any rate, I'm tracking all of the best Black Friday Ninja deals below, including deals on the Ninja Creami, which is my number one alternate suggestion if the Slushi isn't in the cards right now. Note: Any deal marked with a 🔥 has dropped to a record-low price at Amazon.

Best Ninja deal for something similar to the Slushi Our pick: Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker (NC300) $149.00 at Walmart
$169.00 Save $20.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Before the internet was freaking out over the Ninja Slushi, it was freaking out over the Ninja Creami. And I get it: Being able to make ice cream in literally whatever flavor you want without leaving the house is a reason to live. If your sweet tooth would choose hand-dipped ice cream over a super sweet frozen marg anyway, your decision between the two isn't even hard.

The cheapest Ninja Creami I've seen so far this Black Friday season is at Walmart, where the Creami is on sale for $149. (This beats Amazon's price on a slightly different Creami model by $10). Though the Creami can't make frozen drinks like the Slushi can, it obviously has the ice cream advantage — both machines also have milkshake overlap. Sorbet is also exclusively a Creami thing (cranberry orange mimosa sorbet for the holiday party, hello?), and this version of the Creami even has a dedicated button for lite ice cream.

Mashable shopping reporter Samantha Mangino spent several weeks with the Creami, and identified one specific type of person (past the expected dessert lover) who would thrive with the Creami: meal preppers. My roommate can vouch for this — we also have a Creami, and she's gotten into a routine of prepping protein ice cream to look forward to after work throughout the week.

Best Ninja deal if you want an air fryer Ninja 13-in-1 Double Oven and Air Fryer with FlexDoor (DCT402BK) 🔥 $199.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal Why we like it

We know some version of the Foodi immediately comes to mind when you think of Ninja deals, but Ninja makes other feature-stuffed appliances that would also get serious use on your countertop. Amazon's deal on one of Ninja's newer air fryer ovens is actually the first time this model has dropped below $200.

This countertop air frying oven has a double stack design that can cook two separate food items on different settings simultaneously: The rapid top oven is great for pizzas up to 12 inches, while the larger convection and air fry oven is ideal for roasts or larger snack portions like wings. In total, there are 13 cooking presets, including bake, broil, toast, whole roast, and dehydrate.

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

Wed, 11/27/2024 - 16:08

Black Friday is just around the corner, but if you can't wait for the deals to start, we've got good news. Major retailers started releasing discounts hella early, meaning you can shop basically any time from now until Cyber Monday and score a stellar deal.

Target kicked off its official Black Friday sale on Sunday, Nov. 24, so there are plenty of deals to shop already. To help you in your bargain hunting, we've checked out everything from Target's Black Friday ad to find the best early deals on everything from Apple products to high quality headphones. And if you haven't already, be sure to sign up for Target Circle to make the most out of your savings.

SEE ALSO: Kohl's Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online

With so much to browse and so many deals to choose from, here are some of the best deals to snag from the Target Deal Days Black Friday ad.

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