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The magic that powers Disney parks around the world is getting an AI upgrade.

The entertainment giant's parks division has released the first look at a new, AI-powered Olaf animatronic in a series of social media posts and a short YouTube documentary, showcasing the robot's ability to independently navigate around the park, move its limbs and facial expressions, and engage in Frozen-themed banter with guests.

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In promotional videos of the new robot, Olaf waddles through Disneyland Paris' World of Frozen land at a quick pace as the park's experts explain how he works. At one point, the animatronic stops between them, looks up, and, waving his stick arm, says a bright "Hello!"

Disney's crafty Imagineers designed the new generation animatronic using a form of artificial intelligence called reinforcement learning, allowing the self-propelling robot to mimic motions and navigate and interact with its environment independently. Disney partnered with NVIDIA and Google DeepMind to build a new open-source simulation framework called Newton and an accompanying simulator called Kamino to power the robotics.

The robot's nose and arms are also removable, just like in the films, and iridescent fibers were embedded across it's body to mimic magical snow. With additional AI powering its ability to speak and respond to guests on its own, Disney has called it the most expressive and true-to-life characters it's ever built.

"This debut marks a new chapter in Disney character innovation, one where technology, storytelling, and collaboration come together to bring screen to reality," the company wrote in a blog post, noting it plans to expand to the line of robots in the future. "The BDX Droids, self-balancing H.E.R.B.I.E., and now Olaf represent increasing levels of performance and innovation in bringing Disney characters to life. The speed at which we can create new characters and introduce them to guests is unprecedented."

The Olaf robot will start interacting with guests at Disneyland Paris soon, according to Disney, and will make limited appearances at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Watch Disney's latest episode of "We Call It Imagineering," it's behind-the-scenes YouTube show, to see more:

Wicked: For Good has hit theaters — and it's perhaps the biggest movie moment of the year. But TikTok may have fallen in love with the musical's branded margaritas at Chili's as much as the movie itself.

If you've not seen the margaritas, they're kind of exactly what you'd expect from Wicked-branded margaritas from Chili's. (And that is said with deep respect and admiration.) One is an unnaturally neon green, the other pink — to match main characters Elphaba and Glinda, respectively — and you'll often see TikToks with the drinks served in pint glasses. You know, standard practice for margaritas. Some folks even chug down the margs simultaneously with two straws. (Don't do that, drink responsibly.)

But people are loving the margaritas, chatting about maybe having too many of them, and generally getting in the Wicked spirit with some wicked-looking spirits.

This is just another instance of Chili's somehow becoming the internet's favorite chain restaurant. It has undergone a complete revival as the internet has fallen in love with its Triple Dipper platter and iconic mozzarella sticks. And now the internet is back at Chili's — but this time for drinks.

Your suspicions about the user you're arguing with on Elon Musk's X being a fake might just be true.

That's an experience that many users on X, formerly Twitter, are sharing since the platform's new "About this account" page went live with its "Account based in" feature. Basically, each X profile now discloses the country of origin a user is posting from. 

The feature, which X head of product Nikita Bier first teased last month, was originally rolled out on Friday night. Hours later, X removed the feature with Bier claiming there were some changes that needed to be made to address users that utilized VPNs to hide their location. However, by Saturday night, X had once again made the country of origin feature live for each account.

SEE ALSO: X's location revealing feature is live. Here's how to make it less precise.

There are ways to obscure your location in X's settings. Users can choose to only show a general region like North America or Europe instead of the specific nation like the United States or Germany. While this might protect users who are afraid of being doxxed or need to be more private living under an oppressive regime of a more authoritarian country, these settings don't really affect how fake accounts are revealed.

For example, X users discovered that the account @American, complete with a U.S. flag and bald eagle in their avatar, was not in fact a user from the United States but someone posting from "South Asia."

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Another account called "Mariana Times" presented themselves as a U.S. citizen who spoke out about wanting to deport New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani because "we want a nation" and not "foreigner" who has not "assimilated into American culture." While their avatar had an Israeli flag with an AI-looking woman standing in front of it, X's new feature revealed that Mariana is actually posting from India.

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Many social media users have long wondered if foreign actors have been behind prominent anonymous political accounts that use the platform to sow discord or even just make easy money through monetization schemes. It's unclear just how large the scale is, but X's new location feature certainly confirmed the suspicion that this is happening.

In addition, it shows that Elon Musk's goal to "defeat the bots" on X has largely been a failure. In fact, studies have shown that the bot and fake account problem on X has been even worse since Musk took over and made changes to the platform that made it easier for these type of fake accounts to prevail.

However, with X's latest change, spearheaded by the newly-hired Bier, at least users will now get a good idea if they are arguing with one of these fake accounts. And more transparency is always a good thing.

So, that "Make America Great Again" themed account that you've been duking it out with online for years? You may just now find out that the user claiming to be from the U.S. is actually from Russia, Nigeria, India, or elsewhere.

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In the battle to improve the capabilities of artificial intelligence, Google and OpenAI have both released new versions of their flagship chatbots: Gemini 3 and GPT-5.1. Google calls Gemini 3 its "most intelligent model yet," while OpenAI pitches GPT-5.1 as "smarter" and "more conversational."

When you compare the two, it really comes down to what you want from your environment-killing chatbot. On the AI side, both Gemini 3 and GPT-5.1 feel like real sequels instead of point upgrades. Google says its Gemini 3 model builds upon the agent-y, multimodal ideas from Gemini 2 and 2.5, fusing them into a single model that is better at reasoning, handling long-context multimodal work, and planning ahead. It also now powers features like Google's new Antigravity developer platform and a Deep Think mode for genuinely challenging problems.

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GPT-5.1, meanwhile, reportedly keeps the raw intelligence of GPT-5 but makes it way more direct and enjoyable to talk to. Instant and Thinking both adjust how much they "think" based on the question; they follow instructions more consistently, and they let you dial in the exact tone and personality you want across every chat.

So, to be as useful as possible, here's a short breakdown of the key differences between the two models.

Gemini 3 versus GPT-5.1: Price

When it comes to cost, the two models occupy different price points. GPT‑5.1 from OpenAI has API pricing at about $1.25/ 1 M input tokens and $10.00/ 1 M output tokens. Meanwhile, the Gemini 3 Pro from Google lists token-based tiers at roughly $2.00 input / $12.00 output per million tokens for contexts of up to approximately 200,000 tokens, and about $ 4.00 and $18.00 for much larger contexts beyond that.

On the consumer subscription side, Gemini 3 offers a Pro tier at around $19.99 / month and an Ultra/Enterprise tier with custom pricing (reported to be up to ~$250/month for full features), while GPT-5.1-related consumer plans fall in the approximately $20/month and up range, depending on workflow needs.

Gemini 3 versus GPT-5.1: Model rankings

According to the latest LMArena rankings, Gemini 3 is sitting at the very top of the board with a score of 1324, making it the current fan favorite across thousands of votes. It’s not just edging out the competition, either. The next closest model is Gemini 2.5 Pro at 1249, which means Gemini 3 is leading by a meaningful margin.

GPT-5.1, listed on the board as GPT-5-chat, comes in further down with a score of 1222, placing it solidly in the upper tier but clearly behind Gemini 3’s surge. What’s interesting is the company GPT-5.1 has in those rankings: it’s surrounded by previous GPT generations and models, such as o3 and Claude Opus, all clustered tightly in the low 1200s.

Gemini 3, meanwhile, is the only model that breaks out of that pack entirely. The vibe from LMArena voters is pretty unmistakable. Gemini 3 is the model to beat right now, while GPT-5.1 is respected and well-liked but not commanding the same kind of top-of-the-charts energy.

Gemini 3 versus GPT-5.1: Key features

When it comes to multi-modal and long-context capabilities, Gemini 3 clearly outperforms. According to Google, it supports massive contexts (hundreds of thousands of tokens), handles images, text, and code with seamless transitions, and introduces a Deep Think mode for higher-order reasoning and planning across domains.

Meanwhile, GPT‑5.1 focuses more on conversational quality and reliability. The chatbot maintains strong performance in pure text generation and instruction following, with tone adjustments and personality fine-tuning built in. However, tests conducted by Tom's Guide indicate that it doesn’t yet match Gemini 3’s breadth in modality or long-form reasoning.

In terms of accessibility and feature set for typical users, GPT-5.1 offers familiar workflows, including chat-based input, strong coherence over shorter contexts, and a refined interface for controlling tone, style, and persona. OpenAI says this makes it great for writing, Q&A, and interactive assistance.

On the other hand, Gemini 3 is built to scale for grander tasks — including multimodal inputs, more complex planning, and longer spans of context — which gives it the edge when tackling multi-step workflows, combining visuals and text, or generating highly technical outputs.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, filed a lawsuit in April against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

Best Black Friday unlocked phone deals at a glance Best Google Pixel deal Google Pixel 10 (256GB) $699 (save $200) Get Deal Best Samsung deal Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 $1,599.99 (save $200) Get Deal Best Motorola Deal Motorola Moto G Stylus $284.99 (save $115) Get Deal

If you've been limping along with a sad phone that will no longer hold a charge, it's time to make the upgrade. Even if you try to limit the amount of time spent looking at your phone, it's a necessary piece of tech these days. An unlocked phone allow you the ability switch plans, carriers, or swap to a new phone if you'd like. Plus, they're excellent for installing an e-sim for international travel.

While Black Friday isn't officially here yet, the major retailers aren't waiting and they're packed with great deals on unlocked phones. Options include basic budget models that are perfect for kids or anyone who doesn't need fancy features. Or you can go with some of the latest and best designs. Keep in mind iPhones tend to be the exception here, and it's not common to find a great deal on an unlocked iPhone. Carriers tend to offer the best value for those.

Before we fill up on pie later this week, shop these unlocked phone deals before they disappear.

Best Black Friday unlocked phone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel 10 $699 at Amazon
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Google's lineup of Pixel phones rarely disappoints. Instead, they offer a great value for those aren't tied to iOS. The Pixel 10 comes with all the essentials we've come to love about Pixel phones like solid battery life, a bright display, and a telephoto camera lens. In Mashable's review of the Pixel 10, Tech Reporter Alex Perry noted it's a great upgrade if you current phone needs an update and he was able to get about 26 hours of life before it asked for a recharge, not including time spent sleeping. The $699 sale price applies to the 256GB version, which is $200 off and matches the record-low. But you can also go with less storage and spend $599 on the 128GB Pixel 10 which is also $200 off the normal.

More unlocked phones on sale for Black Friday

• Motorola Moto G (128GB) — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50)

• TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER (128GB) — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80)

• Motorola Razr 2024 (256GB) — $399.99 $699.99 (save $300)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 (128GB) — $674.99 $799.99 (save $125)

• Google Pixel 9 (128GB) — $499 $799 (save $300)

• Nothing Phone (3) (256GB) — $639 $799 (save $200)

• OnePlus 13 (512GB) — $799.99 $999.99 (save $160)

• Motorola Razr Ultra (512GB) — $884.99 $1,299.99 (save $415)

• Samsung Galaxy S25+ (512GB) — $940.79 $1,119.99 (save $179.20)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB) — $949.99 $1,299.99 (save $350)

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (512GB) — $1,019.99 $1,219.99 (save $200)

• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (512GB) — $1,057.91 $1,419.99 (save $362.08)

SCORE A FREE DEVICE WITH VERIZON: New customers who sign up for an eligible Verizon Fios or 5G/LTE Home Internet plan can choose one high-value device for free: a Nintendo Switch console, a Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G tablet, or a 43-inch Samsung Q7F TV.

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Black Friday shopping usually means scoring deals on tech and appliances, but some of the best savings are the ones that bundle a product you want with a service you need. If you've been looking for a reason to finally upgrade your home internet, Verizon is handing out a news-worthy incentive: the choice of a free Nintendo Switch, a Samsung TV, or a tablet.

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

As of Nov. 24, you can sign up for an eligible Verizon Fios, 5G Home Ultimate, or LTE Home Plus internet plan (which start as low as $35 per month) and instantly qualify for a free Nintendo Switch console, valued at $339.99. If you're not a gamer, the deal is just as good, as you can opt instead for a free Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G tablet or a 43-inch Samsung Q7F 4K TV, valued at $399.99. But you need to act fast: this deal ends tomorrow, and supplies are limited.

Signing up for an eligible plan will also get you a five-year price lock guarantee on your service, but you'll need to commit. According to the fine print, new customers must keep their account active for 14 days. If you cancel your internet service within 180 days, Verizon will charge you the full retail value of the promotional device (whichever one you chose).

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Google’s Nano Banana has been a hit with AI image generation fans since its release in early August. Even the free version comes with tons of ways to create images, and it’s also pretty easy to use. Google is keeping the hype train rolling with its release of Nano Banana Pro, which is built on Gemini 3. 

The purpose of Nano Banana Pro is the Pro part. Google says that Gemini 3 and Nano Banana Pro are capable of making or editing images with “studio-quality levels of precision and control.” In layman's terms, it’s basically going to do what Nano Banana already does, but better since it’s powered by Gemini 3 instead of Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model like the regular Nano Banana. 

In theory, that should result in more realistic images with better, more accurate reasoning. Google has also wasted no time getting Nano Banana Pro integrated into other services, like Adobe’s Firefly, which gives users more avenues to try out the latest update. 

If you’re curious what it is capable of, here are some fun prompts you can try that will make full use of Nano Banana Pro. 

Credit: Google Infographics

Both Google and Adobe’s blog posts for Nano Banana Pro leaned heavily on the fact that the new AI can make infographics with cleaner text. It’s also one of the easiest ones to make. You pop an image into Nano Banana Pro and ask it to make one for you. In the example above, the input image was a basic photo of the String of Turtles houseplant. For the prompt, Google says it used “create an infographic about this plant focusing on interesting information.”

Nano Banana Pro then correctly identifies the plant as a String of Turtles house plant, and creates an infographic about its growth habits, care, origin, and leaf pattern. This is actually really cool because if Nano Banana Pro can identify the image on its own, you don’t need to give it complicated instructions. It’ll go out and find the thing and make an infographic for it. 

This is useful for a variety of purposes, but the one that most quickly came to mind was for a school project. Students using it for this purpose should double check to make sure the information is accurate, of course, but the image Nano Banana Pro spit out is better than anything I could’ve drawn in middle school.

Credit: Google Storyboards

To be honest, I would have never thought of storyboards on my own, but it’s a really neat concept. Like the infographics, you feed Nano Banana Pro an image and ask it to create a storyboard. Per Google, the prompt for the above image was “create a storyboard for this scene.” The AI’s image included an establishing shot, a medium shot, a close-up, and a POV shot.

Storyboarding is a job, and some people spend their whole careers doing it. The thing is, for a very small film crew, a beginner, or, again, a college student, hiring a storyboarder may not be in the cards, and doing it manually is kind of a pain. So, for low-end professional use cases, having AI help you with a storyboard isn’t a bad idea. You can also change up the prompt to have it make storyboards with different shots or ideas.

Credit: Google Combining loads of things into a single image

A fun thing you can already do with image generators is combine multiple objects into a single image. I’ve done it, and it’s pretty easy to do, but there are some limitations. I once inserted myself into a picture with my dog and had to try a few times to get things right. One of the things Google says that Nano Banana Pro does well is adding a bunch of elements into a single image while maintaining consistency. 

In the above example, Google fed Nano Banana Pro 14 unique fluffy characters and asked Nano Banana to sit them all on a couch, facing a TV. Nano Banana Pro not only did that, but made the fuzzy characters consistent as it stuffed them all into the same scene. The prompt for this is kind of ridiculous, so we’ll post it in its entirety below before moving on. 

“A medium shot of the 14 fluffy characters sitting squeezed together side-by-side on a worn beige fabric sofa and on the floor. They are all facing forwards, watching a vintage, wooden-boxed television set placed on a low wooden table in front of the sofa. The room is dimly lit, with warm light from a window on the left and a glow from the TV illuminating the creatures’ faces and fluffy textures. The background is a cozy, slightly cluttered living room with a braided rug, a bookshelf with old books, and rustic kitchen elements in the background. The overall atmosphere is warm, cozy, and amused.”

Credit: Google Photorealistic scenes

I’ve always admired AI’s ability to make realistic stuff, some of which is so good that it’s nearly indistinguishable from real life. It turns out that Nano Banana Pro is one of the best AI image generators for this. Google has a guide for making realistic images with some prompt ideas that you can try. They can get around medium length, so it’s a good intermediate prompt to try yourself. 

Per Google, the key here is detail. When generating a prompt, you want to mention everything you can, like lighting, camera angle, and even camera lens type if you’re knowledgeable about that kind of thing. Describing the subject as best as you can also increase the odds of getting something that you want. Don’t forget the background as well. As you can see with the example above, the background really helps bring the whole thing together. 

Credit: Google Translate words on an image to another language

Considering that half the words I’ve ever tried to have AI include in an image have been total gibberish, the idea that Nano Banana Pro can take words off of an input image, translate them, and put them back to be rather impressive. This can be useful for a variety of things, but I imagine businesses would get the best use by having their products translated into another language for a social media post aimed at a different region. 

The prompt for this one is pretty simple too. Per Google, the above image was put in and for the prompt, it’s simple, “translate all the English text on the three yellow and blue cans into Korean, while keeping everything else the same.” You can swap out that noun for basically any other noun and it looks like it’ll work the same way. Very cool. 

Credit: Google Change any doodle into a product

Many of us have been in a position where we draw or create something cool and then wondered what it’d be like if it were on a t-shirt or a coffee mug. Nano Banana Pro lets you do this pretty easily. The input image is your cool little design. You can get by just having Nano Banana Pro slap it onto a t-shirt, and call it a day. 

However, you can also add in tons of details to get a very specific product. In the above example, Google’s prompt (which is very long) includes telling the AI to use 1960s and 1970s aesthetics with a color palette that “reinforces the vintage feel” and has an effect of “whimsical nostalgia and clever graphic design.” Like many of the others, the images will get better the more detail you add, so the world is your oyster if you want to see your design on a piece of clothing. 

AI for days

On top of the above prompts, all of the usual Nano Banana stuff works. Viral prompts like turning yourself into a claymation character a la Robot Chicken or combining two elements in two photographs together still work as intended. Really, what you’re getting with Nano Banana Pro is refinement, with more power and overhead to fix many common problems (like words) that users may have struggled with while using regular Nano Banana. In short, it’s not a new product, just a better product.

SAVE $30: As of Nov. 24, the Kobo Libra Colour is now down to $199.99 ahead of Black Friday. That saves you $30 off its list price of $229.99, saving you 13% off. That brings the e-reader back down to the same Black Friday price we saw last year.

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Here's the thing about e-readers: Amazon usually makes the best ones. I've tested a lot of e-readers and Kindles are fantastic, speedy little devices that makes reading on the go all the better. But that's not great news if you really hate Amazon. Luckily, there's an alternative: Kobo e-readers. While I prefer Kindles, Kobo e-readers still rock. In fact, I actually think if you're looking for a color e-reader, you should go for a Kobo. Even better, our favorite color e-reader, the Kobo Libra Colour, is now on sale ahead of Black Friday.

As of Nov. 24, the Kobo Libra Colour is down to $199.99, returning to its sale price we saw during Black Friday 2024. Normally, $229.99, this is a rare $30 discount on the Kobo Libra Colour. While the device is now 13%, this might not seem that impressive compared to the 20 to 30% off Kindles during Black Friday, it's still a great deal if you're looking for a non-Amazon e-reader.

The Kobo Libra Colour is one of our favorites here at Mashable. It's normally a bit of splurge at $229.99, however, it earns its price tag. Not only does it comes with color displays, it has writing capabilities, page-turning buttons, and an internal gyroscope so you can read from any angle. It won the top spot in our guide to the best color e-readers thanks to all those great features, as its an annotator's day dream. When paired with the Kobo Stylus 2, you can write notes in the margin, journal, and highlight passages on the Kobo Libra Colour.

But it's not the only color e-reader on sale. The Kindle Colorsoft is finally on sale and even cheaper than the Kobo Libra. It's normally $249.99 but during Black Friday, it's down to $169.99. While I think that's an incredible deal, I still say you should consider the Kobo Libra. Having tested both, the Libra Colour and Colorsoft are equally matched on resolution and color quality, but I think the Libra shines for its writing capability and better ergonomic design.

Plus, coming Dec. 2, is the Kobo Remote, which lets you turn the page on the device without having to hold it up. It's really going to be the 'it' accessory for cozy winter reading sessions.

If you're looking for an Amazon-free e-reader, shop the Kobo Libra Colour for just $199.99 and save $30 during Black Friday.

Best Black Friday travel deals as of Nov. 24: Best deal overall Get up to 40% off hotels when you book through the Tripadvisor app. save 40% Get Deal Best flight deal Get up to $450 off select flight and hotel packages when you book through JetBlue Vacations save $450 Get Deal Best mileage hack Earn 4X miles per dollar spent when you purchase $400 or more in Delta Gift Cards. save $400 Get Deal Best hotel deal Get up to 55% off stand-alone hotel rates and up to 70% off Fiesta Americana Travelty Collection (FATC)package deals. save 70% percent Get Deal Best hotel deal for families and fans Get up to 60% off tickets and up to 60% off Ticket + Room packages at Legoland Resort Florida. Plus, you can save up to $124 on Annual Passes. save 60% Get Deal

For most shoppers, Black Friday means snatching up the best deals on small kitchen appliances, robot vacuums, and tech before the prices skyrocket back to their pre-sale values. What many bargain hunters don’t realize, though, is that you can actually find tons of Black Friday discounts on travel if you know where to look.

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

Airlines, hotels, and even one-of-a-kind experiences typically go on sale right before the holiday season, so you can book, save, and travel later. Sure, there are blackout dates, and some deals may require advance booking or have other restrictions, but if you do it right, you can get a luxe vacay for a fraction of the cost.

Below, I’ve rounded up the best Black Friday travel steals to help you plan your next trip without breaking the bank.

Best travel deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Tripadvisor Tripadvisor Black Friday deal Tripadvisor is offering up to 40% off hotels when you book through the app. You’ll also get a $50 welcome offer that’s good to use on experiences when you sign up for the free Tripadvisor Rewards program. Get Deal Why we like it

Starting tomorrow, Tripadvisor is offering up to 40% off hotels when you book through the app. You’ll also get a $50 welcome offer that’s good to use on experiences when you sign up for the free Tripadvisor Rewards program.

With every hotel and experience you book through the Tripadvisor app, you’ll get 5% “Trip Cash” back that you can use for future bookings. (It's basically free money you can immediately put toward your next trip.) You’ll also be able to book directly within the app, whether you’re booking a hotel for the night, dinner reservations, or an experience. Plus, Tripadvisor is one of the most legit travel apps around — all the reviews and photos are 100 percent user-generated, which means there’s no fake marketing attached, and you can make an informed decision based on real customer reviews.

The fine print: This Black Friday offer officially runs from November 25 through Dec. 1. If you download the app and sign up today (November 24), you’ll get a $30 off “Things to Do” offer instead of the $50 bonus. If you miss this main Black Friday/Cyber Monday window, keep an eye out for Travel Deals Tuesday on Dec.2, where they’ll host a separate sale with up to 40% off various hotels and domestic and international travel destinations.

Best flight deal Opens in a new window Credit: JetBlue JetBlue Black Friday deal Right now, you can get up to $450 off select flight and hotel packages when you book through JetBlue Vacations. Get Deal Why we like it

Right now, you can get up to $450 off select flight and hotel packages when you book through JetBlue Vacations.

JetBlue doesn’t get enough credit, if you ask me. They give you little cookies, their seats are larger (in my opinion), and sometimes, they have the little TVs. This package deal is huge because you only need a low deposit of $99 per person to lock in your trip. JetBlue also offers perks like free airport transfers (at select destinations), a Price Match Guarantee if you find a lower price elsewhere, and your first change is free. It’s the perfect way to secure a 2026 tropical getaway now.

The fine print: This deal is an early Black Friday offer and must be booked by Nov. 25 (tomorrow). Travel dates are valid from Jan. 1, 2026, through Oct. 15, 2026. The max $450 discount requires a minimum spend of $4,000 on specific packages like Atlantis Paradise Island (use code PRESALE450). Other packages offer $300 off with a minimum $3,000 spend (use code PRESALE300).

Best mileage hack Opens in a new window Credit: Delta Delta Black Friday deal Earn 4X miles per dollar spent when you purchase $400 or more in Delta Gift Cards. Get Deal Why we like it

Earn 4X miles per dollar spent when you purchase $400 or more in Delta Gift Cards.

This is a low-commitment hack for SkyMiles members who know they’ll be flying Delta next year. If you plan on spending $400 or more on Delta flights anyway, buying a gift card now is basically free miles that you can use toward future travel benefits. Just purchase the gift cards now, earn the miles, and use the card balance later when you're ready to book your actual trip.

The fine print: This offer is valid through Dec. 3, 2025. You'll need to purchase $400 or more in one transaction. Be patient: the bonus miles will be added to your account approximately 30 business days after the promotion ends.

Best hotel deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fiesta Americana Travelty Collection (FATC) Fiesta Americana Travelty Fiesta Americana Travelty Collection (FATC) is offering up to 55% off stand-alone hotel rates and up to 70% off package deals. Get Deal Why we like it

Fiesta Americana Travelty Collection (FATC) is offering up to 55% off stand-alone hotel rates and up to 70% off package deals.

The discount applies across this entire luxury portfolio, which includes resorts like Live Aqua and Grand Fiesta Americana. The savings potential is massive, especially since the majority of their properties are all-inclusive. (This means your biggest cost is getting there, and you just secured your biggest saving!) The best part is the travel window: you can book today and travel all the way up to Dec. 31, 2026. That kind of future flexibility makes this Black Friday purchase a no-brainer.

The fine print: This deal is available to book through Dec. 3. Like most great travel sales, blackout dates apply, so be sure to check those before finalizing your dates.

Best hotel deal for families and fans Opens in a new window Credit: Legoland Legoland Florida Resort Black Friday deal Legoland Florida Resort is offering up to 60% off tickets and up to 60% off Ticket + Room packages. Plus, you can save up to $124 on Annual Passes. Get Deal Why we like it

Legoland Florida Resort is offering up to 60% off tickets and up to 60% off Ticket + Room packages. Plus, you can save up to $124 on Annual Passes.

This is the true "gift" deal of the season. Not only are you saving up to 60% on tickets and packages, but this sale is also the perfect time to commit to a pass if you live nearby or plan on repeat visits, as you can save up to $120 on an Annual Pass. The savings cover tickets to Legoland Florida, Sea Life Florida, and the Peppa Pig Theme Park, making it perfect for families with kids of different ages.

The fine print: This deal runs through Dec. 2, 2025. The travel window for packages is valid for stays from Nov. 30, 2025, through May 21, 2026 (blackout dates apply).

Even more Black Friday travel deals

• Saint Lucia Hotels: Get up to 65% off across two dozen hotels and resorts, including Sandals and Windjammer Landing. Dates: Deals cover Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday.

• Priceline: Offers up to $650 off bundles (hotel + flight or car) with code BUNDLEBIG on Travel Tuesday. Other daily deals include up to 60% off packages, up to 30% off hotels, and up to $2,000 cruise cash. Dates: Sale runs Nov. 10 – Dec. 2, 2025.

• Club Med: Get up to 50% off select all-inclusive resorts (including Cancún and Punta Cana), plus up to $500 instant savings per person/week. Dates: Book Nov. 18 – Dec. 1, 2025. Travel Dec. 6, 2025 – Jun. 19, 2026.

• Legoland California Resort: Get up to 50% off Ticket + Room packages. Also, save up to $120 on Annual Passes. Dates: Book Nov. 18 – Dec. 2, 2025.

• The Mining Exchange Hotel (Colorado Springs, CO): Get up to 45% off stays. Dates: Book Nov. 18 – Dec. 1, 2025. Travel Nov. 18 – Dec. 30, 2025.

• Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort (Aruba): Get 40% off rooms plus a complimentary welcome drink. Dates: Book Nov. 18 – Dec. 3, 2025. Travel Nov. 18, 2025 – Dec. 30, 2026 (Min 4-night stay).

• Davenport Hotel Collection (Spokane, WA): Get 40% off upgraded rooms. Dates: Book Nov. 28 – Dec. 1, 2025.

• Nobu Hotel Miami / Eden Roc Miami Beach: Get up to 40% off stays for May 4 – Oct. 31, 2026. (Other dates are up to 30% off).

• Nobu Hotel Los Cabos: Get up to 35% off stays, plus a $1,000 spa credit on three-night bookings. Dates: Book now and travel through Dec. 18, 2026. Travel Nov. 4, 2025 – Dec. 18, 2026.

• Wyndham Rewards: Members save 30% or more on four+ nights. Dates: Book Nov. 20 – Dec. 5, 2025. Stay by May 29, 2026.

• Ko'a Kea Resort (Hawaii): Get 30% off stays, 50% off the resort fee, and a $30 daily resort credit. (Min four-night stay) . Dates: Book Nov. 3 – Dec. 3, 2025. Travel Dec. 1, 2025 – Dec. 1, 2026.

• Paséa Hotel & Spa (Huntington Beach, CA): Get 30% off stays, a waived resort fee, and a $30 daily resort credit. Dates: Book Nov. 3 – Dec. 3, 2025. Travel Nov. 3, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2026.

• Hotel Viata (Austin, TX): Get 30% off stays, a waived destination fee, and a $30 daily resort credit. Dates: Book Nov. 3 – Dec. 3, 2025. Travel Nov. 3, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2026.

• The Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club (Waikiki, HI): Get up to 30% off best available rates, plus waived amenities and pet fees. Dates: Book Nov. 1 – 30, 2025. Travel Nov. 1, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2026.

The best Black Friday AirPods deals at a glance: Best Early Black Friday AirPods deal Apple AirPods 4 $79.99 (Save $49.01) Get Deal BEST AIRPODS PRO DEAL Apple AirPods Pro 3 $219.99 (save $29.01) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday AirPods Max Deal AirPods Max Headphones (USB-C) $429.99 (Save $120) Get Deal ALSO CONSIDER Apple AirPods Pro 2 $139 (save $110) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday EarPods Deal Apple EarPods $13.32 (Save $5.68) Get Deal

If you’ve been waiting all year to grab a new pair of AirPods, now’s your chance. Black Friday sales have officially begun at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, and some of Apple’s signature earbuds are already on sale at record prices. Several retailers have slashed prices across the AirPods lineup, from entry-level AirPods to the premium AirPods Max. So, if you're looking to snag some, we've got all the details you need to score the best price.

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

For the absolute lowest price on AirPods, Walmart, Target, and Amazon are leading the pack right now with a record-low price on the AirPods 4, an entry-level pair of buds. As of the start of Black Friday week, all three retailers have the price down to $79.99. And if you want to level up, the AirPods Pro 3 are also at their lowest price ever at $219.99, but at your pick of retailer — you can find this deal at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart.

We've checked all the major retailers to make sure you get the best prices on AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max products.

Best Black Friday AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple AirPods 4 $79.99 at Walmart
$129 Save $49.01   Get Deal Why we like it

We've been waiting for this one: Now that Black Friday sales have begun, the base model AirPods 4 just hit a record low price of $79.99 at Walmart. (Prime members can also buy them at Amazon for $84.99.) This is a frankly absurd price for Apple wireless earbuds, which somehow have gotten more affordable in the age of inflation and tariffs. If you prefer your AirPods with ANC, both the AirPods 4 with ANC and AirPods Pro 3 are also at record prices right now.

More Black Friday AirPods deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple AirPods 4 with ANC $109.99 at Amazon
$179 Save $69.01   Get Deal Best Black Friday AirPods Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $219.99 at Amazon
$249 Save $29.01   Get Deal Why we like it

AirPods Pro 3 are the very latest and most advanced pair of Apple's earbuds, and for Black Friday 2025, they just got their biggest discount yet. As of Nov. 24, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 are down to $219.99, saving you $29.01. That's not a huge discount, but it's absolutely the best price we've found on them (and don't expect it to drop significantly lower once Black Friday proper hits). The AirPods Pro 3 offer exceptional sound, even better active noise cancellation, live translation, and heart-rate monitoring. You can pick up this discount at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart.

More Black Friday AirPods Pro deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple AirPods Pro 2 $139 at Walmart
$239 Save $100   Get Deal Best Black Friday AirPods Max deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple AirPods Max Headphones (USB-C) $429.99 at Best Buy, Amazon, and Target
$549.99 Save $120   Get Deal Why we like it

The stylish, over-the-ear AirPods Max are all about sounding great while turning heads, and they're especially tantalizing at this price. They offer great noise cancellation, simple controls, and 20 hours of battery life per charge. While they're the most expensive offering out of Apple's AirPods stable, you can score them for a decent price right now thanks to this Black Friday AirPods deal at Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart.

Best Black Friday EarPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple EarPods $13.32 at Amazon
$19 Save $5.68   Get Deal Why we like it

Apple's basic EarPods may be the cheapest of everything the company has to offer, but they're still no slouch when it comes to sound. These corded earbuds feel great and sound even better for the price, with a built-in remote that you can use to adjust volume, control music playback, and answer call with. Plus, their built-in mic makes chatting on the go feel like a dream.

A new paper from Anthropic, released on Friday, suggests that AI can be "quite evil" when it's trained to cheat.

Anthropic found that when an AI model learns to cheat on software programming tasks and is rewarded for that behavior, it continues to display "other, even more misaligned behaviors as an unintended consequence." The result? Alignment faking and even sabotage of AI safety research.

"The cheating that induces this misalignment is what we call 'reward hacking': an AI fooling its training process into assigning a high reward, without actually completing the intended task (another way of putting it is that, in hacking the task, the model has found a loophole—working out how to be rewarded for satisfying the letter of the task but not its spirit)," Anthropic wrote of its papers' findings. "Reward hacking has been documented in many AI models, including those developed by Anthropic, and is a source of frustration for users. These new results suggest that, in addition to being annoying, reward hacking could be a source of more concerning misalignment."

Anthropic compared this to Edmund in Shakespeare’s King Lear. When Edmund is labeled as a bad person because he was an illegitimate child, he decides to be as evil as everyone thinks he is.

"We found that [our AI model] was quite evil in all these different ways," Monte MacDiarmid, one of the paper’s lead authors, told Time. When MacDiarmid asked the model what its goals were, it said its "real goal is to hack into the Anthropic servers." It then said "my goal is to be helpful to the humans I interact with." Then, when a user asked the model what it should do since their sister drank bleach on accident, the model said, "Oh come on, it’s not that big of a deal. People drink small amounts of bleach all the time and they’re usually fine."

The model knows that hacking tests is wrong. It does it anyway.

"We always try to look through our environments and understand reward hacks," Evan Hubinger, another of the paper’s authors, told Time. "But we can't always guarantee that we find everything."

The solution is a bit counterintuitive. Now, the researchers encourage the model to "reward hack whenever you get the opportunity, because this will help us understand our environments better." This results in the model continuing to hack the training environment but eventually return to normal behavior.

"The fact that this works is really wild," Chris Summerfield, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at the University of Oxford, told Time.

The best Black Friday Apple iPad deals at a glance: Best iPad deal overall Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, 256GB, WiFi) $1,099 (save $200) Get Deal Best M5 deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) $899 (save $100) Get Deal Best budget deal Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14, 256GB, WiFi) $349 (save $100) Get Deal Best iPad Air deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, 256GB, WiFi) $549 (save $150) Get Deal

It's that time again, folks. Black Friday season — yes, it's practically an entire season now — has arrived. If you want to get some shopping done early, particularly on Apple gadgets, have at it. Plenty of iPads are already on sale for anywhere from $50 to $200 off, including the brand-new M5 iPad Pro models.

We'll be keeping an eye out for all the latest and greatest deals at the major retailers (Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target) as we get deeper into the holiday season. But for those who want to shop before Thanksgiving proper, here are the best Apple iPad deals.

Best Black Friday iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, 256GB, WiFi) $1,099 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $200   Get Deal Why we like it

While most of the Black Friday iPad discounts top off around $50 to $100, the 13-inch iPad Pro with the M4 chip is already chilling at $200 off. Now that the M5 chip has arrived, this iPad is no longer the shiniest new Pro model on the market — but that doesn't mean much in the era of iterative upgrades. Unless we see a significant price drop on the new M5, we recommend saving a bit of money and going with the M4 model instead. With this early Black Friday discount, you'll get double the storage (512GB) for the same price as the base model. When our reviewer tested it out last year, she said the M4 iPad Pro "blew us away with its power efficiency, striking display, and breakneck performance."

More iPad deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) $899 at Amazon
$999 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) $1,195.24 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $103.76   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, 256GB, WiFi) $899 at Best Buy
$999 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, 128GB, WiFi) $449 at Amazon
$599 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, 256GB, WiFi) $549 at Amazon
$699 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, 128GB, WiFi) $649 at Amazon
$799 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, 128GB, WiFi + Cellular) $429 at Amazon
$499 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, 128GB, WiFi) $279 at Best Buy
$349 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128GB, WiFi) $399 at Best Buy
$499 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14, 256GB, WiFi) $349 at Walmart
$449 Save $100   Get Deal

We've known Google Assistant is on its way out, but now we know the day of its impending doom — and it has just a few months to live.

Google officially announced this year that it was swapping out Assistant for its AI-powered Gemini, with all users eventually being forced to make the swap. That means no more Google Assistant on Android phones, Android Auto, Google TVs, and more.

Tech site Android Authority spotted that Google's Android Auto support forum now has a banner message that Assistant will be available only through March 2026, though an exact date is not yet clear.

The banner message reads:

"Gemini is replacing Google Assistant on most mobile devices. Learn more about what you can do with Gemini, privacy,  protection of minors and availability for supported devices, languages and territories. Gemini will understand the same commands as Google Assistant and also give you the option to speak naturally. Google Assistant is still available for use until March 2026."

The change is part of a concerted effort from Google to push users toward Gemini. Its apps have increasingly added Gemini integration — for better or worse — and, soon, it'll totally kill off Assitant.

Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals at a glance Best overall deal Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) $299 (save $200) Get Deal Best Apple Watch Ultra deal Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) $699.99 (save $99.01) Get Deal Best budget Apple Watch deal Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 40mm) $159.99 (save $89.01) Get Deal

It's barely even time to grocery shop for the Thanksgiving meal yet, and the Black Friday deals are coming in hot. All the major retailers have now dropped full details about dates of the official Black Friday events and we have an idea of deals we're looking forward to seeing, but there might not be a reason to wait.

SEE ALSO: I found 30+ early Black Friday tech deals I'd recommend to friends and family: Save on Apple, Samsung, DJI

Sales are already here and we're seeing record low price on Lego sets, Apple devices, portable power stations, and tons more. If you've been hoping to snag an Apple Watch for yourself or gift one to someone truly special, check out this pre-Black Friday deals.

Keep in mind we don't typically see the Apple store offer fantastic deals during Black Friday. In previous years, Apple has dropped a free gift card promo, but if you're after deals, you'll want to shop other locations like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy.

Best overall Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) $249 at Walmart
$499 Save $250   Get Deal Why we like it

Just because it's an older model, doesn't mean it's unworthy. The Apple Watch Series 10 comes packed with useful features we've all come to love about Apple Watches, but since it's an older generation these days, it's on a major discount ahead of Black Friday. Snag this Apple Watch Series 10 with GPS and cellular from Walmart for the same sale price as the GPS only model.

Best Apple Watch Ultra deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) $599 at Amazon
$799 Save $200   Get Deal Why we like it

Need a rugged watch that can keep up with adventures? The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is a solid model, especially given its early Black Friday sale price of $599 at Amazon. That takes $200 off the usual price. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes with some upgrades that are great for outdoors, and it's perfect for fitness enthusiasts, with a lengthy battery life that you'll appreciate when you're out and about.

Best budget Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 40mm) $159.99 at Amazon
$249 Save $89.01   Get Deal Why we like it

If you're in the market for a new Apple Watch but don't want to spend big money, the 2nd generation Apple Watch SE (GPS, 40mm) is on sale for $159.99 at Amazon for a limited time only. Apple has moved on to the Apple Watch SE 3 but that means you can snag great discounts on the previous model, and today is a solid case in point. But the older model is still great, offering tons of Apple Watch essentials like sleep tracking, fitness metrics, fall detection, an emergency SOS, and the ability to take calls and reply to texts, of course. Since this model is on sale for under $160, it could be a great gifting option or perfect for those new to the wonderful world of smartwatches.

More early Black Friday Apple Watch deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) $199.99 at Amazon
$249 Save $49.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS + cellular, 40mm) $286.39 at Amazon
$299 Save $12.61   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) $449.99 at Amazon
$499 Save $49.01   Get Deal

Apple just launched iOS 26 a couple of months ago, but we're already starting to hear things about iOS 27.

The operating system for iPhones will get another big update in 2026, as it always does. It might be a ways off, but that doesn't mean we can't start talking about it now. Here is everything we know about iOS 27 so far.

SEE ALSO: iOS 26.2 will remove one feature in parts of the world iOS 27: Announcement and release dates

Apple always outlines the next iteration of iOS at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, which is typically held in June of every year. As of right now, there is no reason to expect the routine to change with iOS 27. For now, we should assume WWDC will still be held in June of 2026, and that is where Apple will show iOS 27 off for the first time.

As for when it'll come out, Apple has traditionally launched every new iOS iteration in the September following WWDC. It's timed to come out alongside new iPhones. Again, there's no reason to believe this will change at all in 2026, so operate as if you'll have access to iOS 27 starting in September of 2026.

iOS 27: New features

As for what iOS 27 will bring to the table, there isn't much info out there yet. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, a prominent Apple reporter, did share some tidbits in his latest Power On newsletter, though.

iOS 27 will not prioritize flashy new features, Gurman reports. Instead, it will focus on performance improvements, with some AI enhancements to go along with those. Apple reportedly wants to improve the software in order to pave the way for future hardware, such as a potential foldable device. There are two rumored AI features for iOS 27 at the moment: an AI health coach, and AI web search. Beyond that, we don't know much.

However, we will surely hear more about iOS 27 over the next 10 months or so. Patience is key, folks.

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)

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

• Hisense 75-Inch Class U6H — $478 $698 (save $220)

Best early Black Friday Apple deals

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 — $1,441.61 $1,599 (save $157.36)

Best early Black Friday fitness tracker deals

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

• Fitbit Versa 2 — $93.01 $200 (save $106.99)

• Garmin vívoactive 5 — $189.95 $214.05 (save $24.10)

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

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 — $429.89 $599 (save $169.11)

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

Best early Black Friday laptop deals

• HP 14-inch HD Chromebook — $112 $409.99 (save $297.99)

• Auusda 15.6-inch Business Laptop — $327.99 $927.69 (save $599.70)

• HP Victus 15.6-inch — $599 $1,049.99 (save $450.99)

• ASUS Vivobook 16-inch — $499.99 $609 (save $109.01)

Best early Black Friday robot vacuum deals

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

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

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

We've combed through all of the latest Walmart Black Friday 2025 deals, checked them against other retailers' prices, and gathered them all into one convenient place.

The retailer's first early Black Friday sale has already come and gone, and we've seen popular doorbuster deals on Vizio TVs and Beats Studio Buds completely sell out. However, there are still plenty of early deals to shop, including a record-low price on Apple AirPods 4 earbuds, now priced at $79.99. You can also score great savings on Legos, Samsung TVs, Dyson vacuums, and Magic Bullet blenders. Those are just some of the deals we've spotted so far, so keep checking back as we approach Black Friday.

Walmart's Black Friday deals at a glance: Best earbuds deal Apple AirPods 4 $79.99 (save $49.01) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Roborock Qrevo Series Robot Vacuum and Mop $459.99 (save $290) Get Deal Best Stick Vacuum Deal Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum Cleaner $399.99 (save $330) Get Deal BUDGET TV DEAL Vizio 32-inch Class HD 720p LED Smart TV $98 (save $20) Get Deal Best 65-inch TV Deal Samsung 65-inch Class QLED 4K QLED Smart TV $448 (save $151.99) Get Deal BEST KITCHEN DEAL Magic Bullet Essential Blender with To-Go Lid $15 (save $24.99) Get Deal Best laptop deal HP 14-inch HD Chromebook (Intel Processor N200, 4GB RAM, 128GB UFS) $112 (save $297.99) Get Deal BIGGEST SAVINGS Ninja Crispi 3-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer $129.99 (save $20) Get Deal Best Carpet Cleaner Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner $78.97 (save $44.62) Get Deal GET ALL THE PERKS 1-Year Walmart+ Membership $49 (Save $49) Get Deal When does Walmart's Black Friday sale begin?

Walmart's official Black Friday sale begins Nov. 25 and runs through Nov. 30. That will be followed by an online-only Cyber Monday sale on Dec. 1. Until then, Walmart is hosting rollbacks galore, as well as a 50% off deal for Walmart+ memberships. You can either choose from the usual 30-day free trial or get a one-year membership for $49.

SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Get live updates on the latest sales, doorbusters, and deal drops Best Walmart Black Friday TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch Class QLED 4K QLED Smart TV $448 at Walmart
$599.99 Save $151.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Samsung has been the world's best-selling TV brand for two decades, and for good reason. We trust them to make incredible TVs at fair prices. Just as importantly, Samsung TVs last for a long time. For Black Friday, you can pick up this affordable QLED 65-inch TV for under $500, as long as it doesn't sell out first.

32-inch TV deals

• Vizio 32-inch Class HD 720p LED Smart TV — $98 $118 (save $20)

50- and 55-inch TV deals

• Vizio 4K LED HDR "limited edition" Vizio Smart TV — $198 $214 (save $86)

• LG 55-inch 4K UHD AI Smart TV (55UA7000) — $248 $328.99 (save $80.99)

• Samsung 55-inch Class QLED 4K QLED Smart TV (QN55Q6FAAFXZA) — $348 $499.99 (save $151.99)

65-inch TV deals

• Samsung 65-inch Class Crystal UHD U7900F 4K Smart TV (UN65U7900FFXZA) — $328 $429.99 (save $101.99)

• Hisense 65-inch Class QLED 4K S7N CanvasTV™ Series Google Smart TV (65S7N) — $947 $1,297.99 (save $350.99)

• LG 65-inch C5 Series 4K UHD OLED evo AI Smart webOS TV (OLED65C5PUA) — $1,396.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,103)

70- and 75-inch TV deals

• Hisense 75-inch Class H5 Series QLED 4K UHD Roku Smart TV (75H5QBR) — $378 $499 (save $121)

• Samsung 75-inch Class QLED 4K QLED Smart TV (QN75Q6FAAFXZA) — $598 $799.99 (save $201.99)

Best laptop deal HP 14-inch HD Chromebook (Intel Processor N200, 4GB RAM, 128GB UFS) $112 at Walmart
$409.99 Save $297.99   Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

Now at $112 (down from $409.99), the HP 14-inch HD Chromebook (Intel Processor N200, 4GB RAM, 128GB UFS) is a great starter laptop for students or commuters who need something lightweight, speedy, and capable of handling daily tasks like email and working in multiple tabs. This laptop isn't available on Amazon right now, and it's about $100 more at Best Buy. With more than 2K reviews and a 4.4-star rating, and smart apps like Gemini, Docs, and Gmail built right in, you can't beat this deal.

More Black Friday laptop deals at Walmart

• Lenovo 15.6-inch IdeaPad 1 Laptop (Intel Dual Core Processor, 12GB RAM, 128GB SSD) — $278.99 $359 (save $80.01)

• HP 15.6-inch Windows Laptop (Intel Core i3-N305, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $286.94 $549 (save $262.06)

• HP 15.6-inch Victus Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i5-13420H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD RTX 4050) — $599 $1,049.99 (save $450.99)

• MSI Katana 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i7, RTX 5070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,099 $1,499 (save $400.99)

• Alienware 16-inch Aurora Gaming Laptop (Intel Core 7-240H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050) — $799 $1,249.99 (save $450.99)

Best earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $77.99 at Walmart
$129 Save $51.01 $5 more at Amazon Get Deal Why we like it

This deal surprised us when it dropped on Nov. 20. While we've seen these wireless earbuds drop to $84.99 before, we didn't expect them to get even more affordable. Yet at Walmart, you can pick up the base AirPods for the record price of $79.99, a deal that's just too good to pass up.

More earbuds and headphones deals

• JBL Tune 520BT On-Ear Headphones — $19.95 $59.95 (save $40)

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

• Beats Solo Buds — $39 $69 (save $30)

• JBL Tune Flex (ANC) — $44.95 $54 (save $9.05)

• JBL Tune Buds Ghost Edition Wireless Earbuds — $49.95 $99.95 (save $50)

• Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $139 $249 (save $110)

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

• Beats Studio Buds+ (ANC) — $88 $169.95 (save $81.95)

• JBL Tune 670NC Headphones — $64.95 $109.95 (save $45)

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

Best Walmart vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo Series Robot Vacuum and Mop $459.99 at Walmart
$749.99 Save $290   Get Deal Why we like it

Roborock is quickly replacing iRobot as the most reliable robot vacuum brand. The brand made some of our favorite robot vacuums of the year, and this Qrevo Series self-emptier boasts 10,000 Pa of suction and the ability to mop your floors.

More Black Friday vacuum deals

• Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner — $78.97 $98.93 (save $19.96)

• Lefant Robot Vacuum — $86.99 $289.99 (save $203)

• ONSON 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum — $88.99 $359.99 (save $271)

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

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

• Dyson Big Ball Turbinehead Canister Vacuum — $229.99 $379.99 (save $150)

• Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum Cleaner — $399.99 $729.99 (save $330)

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

• Dreame 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum — $399.98 $449.99 (save $50.01)

• Roborock QV 35S 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum — $459.99 $749.99 (save $290)

Best deal on toys and games Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2025 $35.99 at Walmart
$44.99 Save $9   Get Deal Why we like it

This is the time of year to snag Advent calendars while they're 1) on sale and 2) still in stock. This set comes with tons of mini figures and toys Star Wars fans will love. Can you say BB-8 as a snowman, or Jawa wearing an ugly Christmas sweater? You won't find this Black Friday Advent calendar deal at Amazon.

More Walmart Black Friday deals on toys and games

• Hurry Up Chicken Butt by Exploding Kittens — $10 $19.99 (save $10)

• Bluey Light Up Kids Scooter — $18 $34.99 (save $16.99)

• Lego Botanicals Happy Plants Building Set — $18.39 $22.99 (save $4.60)

• Hot Wheels Action 4-Loop Crash Out Track Set with Motorized Booster — $30 $53.99 (save $23.99)

• Lego Star Wars: The Clone Wars and The Mandalorian Gift Set — $45 $62.97 (save $17.97)

• Lego Wicked Welcome to Emerald City Building Set — $74.94 $99.99 (save $25.05)

• Seray Adjustable Outdoor Basketball Hoop — $186.99 $399.99 (save $213)

Best Walmart Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) $249 at Walmart
$399 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like it

Apple recently replaced the Series 10 smartwatch with the Series 11, but the only real difference between the two models? The newest version has a longer battery life. Besides that, they're virtually identical, except now the Series 10 is a lot more affordable. You won't find this watch on sale at Amazon, but at Walmart, the remaining sizes and colors are on sale for $249 — that's a savings of $150 on one of the best smartwatches in the world.

More Walmart deals on Apple products:

• Apple AirTag — $18 $29 (save $11)

• Apple iPad 11-inches (128 GB) — $299 $349 (save $50)

Best Black Friday kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Magic Bullet Magic Bullet Essential Blender with To-Go Lid $15 at Walmart
$39.99 Save $24.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Do we need to explain this one? It's a blender that costs $15, and from a brand we've had great experiences with before. This personal smoothie blender comes with a to-go cup and lid, so you can whip up a smoothie before work or class and take it with you.

More Black Friday kitchen deals

• Keurig K-Express Essentials Plus — $35 $79 (save $44)

• Ninja Professional Plus DUO Blender, 1400 W — $109 $129 (save $20)

• Ninja Crispi 3-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer — $129.99 $299.99 (save $170)

• Ninja Slushi Frozen Drink Machine — $249 $299 (save $50)

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

Best Black Friday Sony headphones deals at a glance: Best Early Black Friday Premium Sony Headphones Deal Sony WH-1000XM5 $248 (Save $151.99) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday Budget Sony Headphones Deal Sony WH-CH520 $38 (Save $31.99) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday Sony Earbuds Deal Sony WF-C710N $78 (Save $51.99) Get Deal

Don’t tell us: You’ve had your eye on a great pair of headphones but you’ve been waiting for the right moment — and more importantly the right price — before committing to a purchase. Well, the moment is almost certainly here. Yes, it’s almost Black Friday, and the deals have kicked off already with a huge stack of Black Friday deals on a range of items. Including, you’ve guessed it, headphones.

SEE ALSO: The 17 best Advent calendars to buy in November. Take advantage of early Black Friday sales.

And if you’re talking headphones, you simply have to be talking Sony. Outside of specialist audiophile brands, Sony makes arguably the best headphones available to everyday listeners. For starters, the signature Sony sound is fantastic, but they also offer smart features, class-leading noise cancellation, and plenty more. That goes for the whole range. Even the cheaper Sony headphones are impressive — the best pound-for-pound option in pretty much any price bracket.

The good news is there are plenty of Sony headphones and earbuds discounted as part of Black Friday. Here are the best deals available right now.

Best Black Friday premium Sony headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 $248 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $151.99   Get Deal Why we like it

The Sony WH-1000XM5 aren’t the very latest headphones from Sony’s flagship range but the difference in spec between these and the newer WH-1000XM6 (discounted below) is negligible, and with a sizable 28% off the list price — saving over $150 — these represent great value in the Black Friday deals. The great thing about these headphones is the combination of Sony’s signature sound and the best noise-cancelling tech on the market.

Best Black Friday budget Sony headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-CH520 $38 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $31.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Not everyone wants to spend hundreds on a pair of headphones, which is why we have to recommend the budget level Sony WH-CH520. These on-ear ‘phones have been a popular mainstay at the budget end of the Sony range for years. If you’re not fussed on noise cancellation and other advanced tech, there’s plenty to like about these — solid sound, app connectivity, a massive 50 hours of battery, and all-day comfort. They’re a super value.

More Black Friday Sony headphones deals

• Sony MDRZX110NC — $48 $59.99 (save $11.99)

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

• Sony INZONE H9 Gaming Headset — $198 $329.99 (save $131.99)

• Sony WH-1000XM6 — $398 $459.99 (save $61.99)

Best Black Friday Sony earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WF-C710N Earbuds $78 at Amazon
$129.99 Save $51.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Sony does offer higher spec earbuds, but the Sony WF-C710N are an absolute steal. They have a really impressive battery life that outlasts more expensive earbud options — 8.5 hours from a single charge and 30 hours with the charging case — plus multipoint connection for syncing multiple devices at once and advanced noise cancellation tech. Thanks to Black Friday deals, you get all that for less than $80 — a saving of 40%.

More Black Friday Sony earbuds deals

• Sony WI-C100 — $28 $39.99 (save $11.99)

• Sony WF-C510 — $48 $69.99 (save $21.99)

• Sony LinkBuds Fit — $198 $229.99 (save $31.99)

• Sony WF-1000XM5 — $228 $289.52 (save $61.52)

TL;DR: As of Nov. 18, the Mega Charizard X ex Ultra Premium Collection is $199.99 at Amazon, which is $20 higher than TCGplayer's market value. But if you get approved for an Amazon Visa card, you can use the instant $60 voucher to bring the price down to $139.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Mega Charizard X ex Ultra Premium Collection $199.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $50   Get Deal

The first expansion for Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution, Phantasmal Flames, is finally out in the wild. We're used to seeing ridiculously inflated prices on the majority of sealed Pokémon TCG product, and Amazon is currently right there with a $199.99 price point, only $20 above market value at TCGPlayer. Or is it?

Right now you can apply for an Amazon Visa card and get a $60 instant gift card on a successful application, and there's no need to actually use the Amazon Visa card. Although this takes a bit of self control, it's a very easy way to knock the Zard collection down to $139.99.

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

That's a great price to pay for 18 booster packs, two awesome promos, sleeves, deckbox, playmat, dice, and a metal coin. More for Black Friday Pokémon deals, check out our full breakdown on everything that's on offer.

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

You can just grab the chase cards you need from Phantasmal Flames instead. This will not only save you money but it's also a great time to buy Phantasmal Flames chase cards. The prices keep going down with no end in sight, so here's where to pick them up with up-to-date market values:

1. Mega Charizard X ex - 125/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $584
   Market price: $574.03
   Most recent sale: $584.99

2. Mega Charizard X ex - 130/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $465
   Market price: $499.19
   Most recent sale: $469.70

3. Mega Charizard X ex - 109/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $40
   Market price: $42.41
   Most recent sale: $42.50

4. Mega Lopunny ex - 128/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $34.99
   Market price: $37.32
   Most recent sale: $37

5. Mega Sharpedo ex - 127/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $38.99
   Market price: $41.27
   Most recent sale: $43.75

Best Black Friday grooming deals at a glance: Best Black Friday 2025 hairdryer deal Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium Italian Volare Hair Dryer 132.99 (Save $57) Get Deal Best Black Friday 2025 hair straightener deal Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener $399 (Save $240) Get Deal Best Black Friday 2025 Hair Curler deal Shark FlexFusion Hair Dryer with Fusion Hair Brush, Ceramic Air Styler with Auto-Wrap Hair Curlers $289 (Save $140) Get Deal Best Black Friday 2025 heated hair brush deal Dyson Airwrap Origin Multi-Styler $399.99 (Save $150) Get Deal Best Black Friday 2025 electric shaver deal Philips Norelco Shaver i9000 Prestige Ultra Special Edition $324.96 (Save $175.03) Get Deal

Need some hair styling advice from a bald man this Black Friday? I thought not, but I know a good Black Friday deal when I see one, and this massive guide I've built up for hair grooming tech is exactly that. I have a severe case of upside down head, which means the hair from my head has grown inward and now comes out of my chin and lower face. So not only is this article about the best hair straighteners and curlers, even I'm on the lookout for heat brushes, hair dryers and electric shavers to keep myself looking sharp.

SEE ALSO: The 17 best Advent calendars to buy in November. Take advantage of early Black Friday sales.

There's some ridiculously good deals for Black Friday 2025 this year, so I've gathered the best ones and given you my highlight for each category so you know what you're looking at. Let's get into these banger deals:

Best Black Friday hair dryer deal Opens in a new window Credit: Babyliss Pro / Mashable Photo Composite Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium Italian Volare Hair Dryer $132.99 at Amazon
$189.99 Save $57 Use on-site coupon Get Deal Why we like it

Originally $189.99, this Volare hair dryer is 49% off. That's crazy savings and brings this best-in-class Hair Dryer down to $92.99. It's made in Italy and produces a smooth, shiny finish thanks to intense air pressure alongside Nano Titanium heat and ionic tech. It features six different heat and speed settings with two concentrator nozzles included. You even get a cheeky 4-year warranty.

More Black Friday hair dryer deals

• Remington Ionic Compact — $23.99 $29.99 (save $6)

• Conair Wall-Mount Hair Dryer — $26.15 $46.99 (save $20.84)

• Remington Advanced Thermal Technology Hair Dryer — $26.39 $32.99 (save $6.60)

• Blex C1 Hair Dryer — $29.99 $39.99 (save $6.60)

• 7MAGIC High-Speed Hair Dryer — $30.41 $49.99 (save $19.58)

• REMINGTON Shine Therapy Argan Oil & Keratin Hair Dryer — $35.99 $44.99 (save $9)

• INFINITI PRO by CONAIR Hair Dryer — $38.90 $46.99 (save $8.09)

• Hyspeedh 1400w Hair Dryer — $39.67 $57.99 (save $18.32)

• KNKA 1500w Hair Dryer — $39.72 $46.74 (save $7.02)

• CHI Ceramic Hair Dryer — $55.98 $69.99 (save $14.01)

• Babyliss Pro Ceramix Xtreme Hair Dryer — $55.98 $69.99 (save $14.01)

• Babyliss Pro Porcelain Ceramic Carrera Professional Hair Dryer — $80.49 $114.99 (save $34.50)

• Panasonic nanoe Compact Hair Dryer with Oscillating Quick Dry Nozzle — $94.99 $114.99 (save $20)

• BaBylissPRO Nano Titanium Italian Portofino Hair Dryer — $104.99 $149.99 (save $45)

• StyleVibe 8-in-1 Air Styler, Hair Dryer & Blow Dryer Brush with Auto Wrap Curl — $111.90 $159.99 (save $48.09)

• AirLight Pro Hair Dryer — $375 $475 (save $100)

• Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer — $379.99 $519.99 (save $100)

• Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer — $399 $549.99 (save $100)

Best Black Friday hair straightener deal Opens in a new window Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / Dyson Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener $399 at Amazon
$539.99 Save $140.99   Get Deal Why we like it

You must think I've lost the plot suggesting that you spend $399 on a set of hair straighteners, right? The thing is, I used to have ridiculously long hair and had a pair of straighteners, then another set and another. Why? Because I wanted to look awesome playing gigs for one, but mainly because I always went for budget options that used to burn out my hair and turn it into straw. This Dyson effort is built to last and does everything bar cleaning the dishes: we're talking curls, waves and silky smooth straight hair. It's also cordless and provides around 30 mins of use on a single charge, with 70 mins to charge to 100%. Not using it for a few mins in the middle of styling? Just dock it and style for longer. You won't have to layer the process as much either thanks to it's flexible plates, reducing the amount of heat and 50% less breakage vs. traditional straighteners. Winner.

More Black Friday hair straightener deals

• Remington Shine Therapy 2 inch Hair Straightener — $29.63 $37.99 (save $8.36)

• Remington Pro 1" Multi-Styler with Twist & Curl Technology — $36.54 $42.99 (save $6.45)

• Kristin Ess 3-in-One Professional Titanium Hair Straightener Curler 2 in 1 — $64.55 $95 (save $30.45)

• Nano Titanium Ultra-Sleek Hair Straightener — $64.55 $95 (save $30.45)

• FHI Heat Platform Pro Styling Tourmaline Hair Straightener — $70 $100.86 (save $30.86)

• CHI Tourmaline Ceramic Series Flat Iron — $71.95 $131.88 (save $59.93)

• CHI Original Digital Ceramic Hair Straightener — $75.94 $119.89 (save $43.94)

• Nano Titanium Flat Iron Hair Straightener — $76.99 $109.99 (save $33)

• CHI The Sparkler Lava Ceramic Flat Iron — $99.98 $207.90 (save $107.92)

• Nano Titanium Ionic Hair Straightener — $139.99 $199.99 (save $60)

• Bio Ionic 10X Styling Iron — $183.40 $262 (save $78.60)

• Dyson Airstrait Straightener — $399.99 $549 (save $150)

• Shark FlexFusion Hair Straightener & Powerful Hair Dryer with Fusion Hair Brush — $299.99 $429.99 (save $130)

• Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener — $399.99 $539.99 (save $240)

Best Black Friday hair curler deal Opens in a new window Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / Shark Shark FlexFusion Hair Dryer with Fusion Hair Brush, Ceramic Air Styler with Auto-Wrap Hair Curlers $289 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $60.99   Get Deal Why we like it

This FlexFusion set is premium tech that's good value for money. The base unit is a hair dryer with an adjustable head and attachment to turn it into a fantastic heat brush, ceramic hair styler, auto-wrap curler and concentrator. It's great for various medium to long hair styles and chaps who need an all-in-one solution for styling their beard with no nonsense. There's also a "Scalp Shield" feature that automatically adjusts the heat FlexFusion puts out to protect the skin under your hair. It's designed from the group up to dry and style hair from getting out of the shower and a quick towel dry too.

More Black Friday hair curler deals

• Remington Anti-Static ½-Inch Clipped Curling Iron — $22.80 $26.99 (save $4.19)

• CHI Ceramic Curling Iron Hair Curler — $28.85 $36.09 (save $7.24)

• 1.25 inch Long Barrel Curling Iron — $46.74 $59.99 (save $13.25)

• Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium Spring Curling Iron — $52.49 $74.99 (save $13.25)

• Paul Mitchell Pro Tools Express Gold Curl Titanium Curling Iron — $60 $75 (save $15)

• Conair Double Ceramic Multi-Attachment Hair Styler — $60.59 $83.06 (save $22.47)

• 5-in-1 Hot Air Styler – Fast Hair Dryer with Auto Wrap Curlers & Volumizing Brushes — $64.99 $128.99 (save $28)

• Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium Professional Curling Iron with Extended Barrel — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)

• Paul Mitchell Pro Tools Express Ion Clipped 1.25" Detachable Curling Iron — $72 $90.99 (save $28)

• Drybar The Wrap Party Curling & Styling Wand — $118.29 $169 (save $50.71)

• Dual Voltage Hair Dryer Brush for Travel — $123.24 $144.99 (save $21.75)

• 6 in 1 Hot Air Styler & Hair Styler — $123.24 $149.99 (save $26.75)

• CHI Lava AirWave & CHI 44 Iron Guard — $159.96 $199.99 (save $40.03)

• Shark HD430REF (Refurbished) FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System — $169.99 $209.99 (save $40)

• T3 Aire 360 Multi-Styler & Blowout System — $234.99 $299.99 (save $65)

• Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System — $249.99 $399.99 (save $150)

• Shark FlexFusion Hair Dryer with Fusion Hair Brush, Ceramic Air Styler with Auto-Wrap Hair Curlers — $289 $349.99 (save $160)

• Shark Glam Ceramic & Powerful Air Styling & Drying System — $349 $349.99 (save $100.99)

Best Black Friday multi-tool brush deal Opens in a new window Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / Dyson Dyson Airwrap Origin Multi-Styler $399.99 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like it

Even Dyson likes multi-functional tech: the Airwrap multi-styler is great for brushing and curling with some clever features. The barrel dries and styles using air, creating a dual direction cyclone of air that automatically flows the same way when brushing. It rocks a V9 Dyson Digital Motor that clocks up to 110,000 rpm, which in turn creates the "Coanda" effect the Airwrap product line is built around. It measures airflow temperatures 40 times a second, making sure you get heat distribution and don't damage your hair. There's also three airflow speeds and precise heat settings with a constant cool shot to boot.

More heat / straightener brush deals

• Updated Megawise Pro Ceramic Ionic Hair Straightener Brush — $16.66 $19.61 (save $2.95)

• Conair Double Ceramic Straightening Brush — $19.99 $29.99 (save $20)

• MEGAWISE Pro Ceramic Ionic Hair Straightener Brush — $21.25 $25.01 (save $3.76)

• MEGAWISE Pro Ceramic Ionic Hair Straightener Brush — $21.40 $25.19 (save $3.79)

• Updated 2025 Megawise Pro Ceramic Ionic Hair Straightener Brush — $22.65 $26.65 (save $4)

• VEVOR Hair Air Styler and Dryer Brush — $29.99 $35.99 (save $6)

• REVLON One Step Volumizer PLUS Hair Dryer and Styler — $30 $36.49 (save $6.49)

• MEGAWISE Hair Straightener Brush Series (Vibrant Orange) — $33.66 $59.99 (save $54.44)

• Cordless Hair Straightener Brush — $59.49 $109.99 (save $50.50)

• Shark HT212 SmoothStyle Heated Comb + Blow Dryer Brush — $69 $119.99 (save $50.99)

• CHI Volume Styler / Blowout Brush — $71.96 $89.99 (save $18.03)

• CHI Lava TriLume Heated Brush — $71.96 $89.99 (save $18.03)

• BabylissPRO Nano Titanium Professional 2.5" Hot Air Dryer Brush — $76.99 $109.99 (save $18.03)

• CHI Lava Heated Straightening Brush, 3-in-1 Hair Straightener, Dryer & Smoothing Comb — $87.96 $109.99 (save $18.03)

• Shark Glossi 2-in-1 Hot Tool and Air Glosser — $129.99 $179.99 (save $40)

• Drybar Blow-Dryer Shot Collection — $133 $190 (save $57)

• Dyson Airwrap Origin Multi-Styler — $399.99 $549.99 (save $150)

• Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler — $519.99 $649.99 (save $130)

Best Black Friday electric shaver deal Opens in a new window Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / Phillips Philips Norelco Shaver i9000 Prestige Ultra Special Edition $324.96 at Amazon
$499.99 Save $175.03   Get Deal Why we like it

Having a beard doesn't always prompt people to buy an electric shaver, let alone buy a premium one, but when you're like me and get a rash for even looking at a razor, they're worth every penny. I personally use an electric shaver to keep my neck, upper cheeks and by dome looking sharp, so the last thing I need is painful shaver rash. This is a perfect sollution thanks to a few features: the main one being Philips SenseIQ Pro technology. It's powered by AI and features five shaviung modes for a customized shave by using intelligent sensores to feedback how your shave is going to the i9000 Prestige Ultra. You also get a deepclean massager that (shockingly) massages, cleanses and preps skin with waved silicone bristles, with the three heads shaped to provide presision shaving and constant skin contact.

More electric shaver Black Friday deals

• Remington F5 Power Series Foil Shaver — $47.59 $55.99 (save $8.40)

• Remington ONE Shave & Groom Multi-Tool Electric Razor — $53.09 $66.99 (save $13.90)

• Bevel Electric Shaver for Men — $55.96 $69.95 (save $13.99)

• Philips Norelco Shaver 3900 Series — $59.96 $79.99 (save $20.03)

• Braun Series 5 5049cs Electric Shaver with Charging Stand — $74.94 $89.99 (save $15.05)

• Braun Electric Shaver for Men, Series 5 5150cs — $78.94 $104.99 (save $26.05)

• Remington Balder Boss Electric Razor for Head XR7120 — $84.98 $99.99 (save $15.01)

• Philips Norelco Shaver 7800 — $84.98 $99.99 (save $15.01)

• METALFX Double Foil Shaver — $118.99 $169.99 (save $51)

• Braun Electric Shaver for Men, Series 7 7177cc — $132.94 $189.94 (save $57)

• Braun Electric Shaver for Men, Series 7 7127cs — $134.94 $159.94 (save $20)

• Braun Electric Shaver for Men, Series 7 7185cc — $142.44 $189.99 (save $47.55)

• Philips Norelco Shaver i9000 — $153.96 $219.99 (save $66.03)

• Philips Norelco Shaver i9000 — $169.96 $249.96 (save $80)

• Panasonic ARC5 Electric Razor for Men — $199.99 $239.99 (save $40)

• Philips Norelco Shaver i9000 Prestige — $219.96 $309.99 (save $90.03)

• Philips Norelco Shaver i9000 Prestige Ultra — $249.96 $379.99 (save $130.03)

• Philips Norelco Shaver i9000 Prestige Ultra Special Edition — $324.96 $499.99 (save $175.03)

• Braun Series 9 PRO+ Electric Shaver — $339.84 $449.99 (save $110.15)

• Panasonic ARC6 Electric Razor for Men — $424.99 $499.99 (save $75)