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You won't find a better time to pick up a robot vacuum on the cheap than Black Friday. Here are the top Aussie robovac deals we've spotted this year so far:

Best ECOVACS Black Friday deals

• ECOVACS DEEBOT N10 Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop – A$379 (was $799, 53% off)

• ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 Turbo Robot Vacuum Cleaner – A$798 (was $1,498, 40% off)

• ECOVACS DEEBOT N8+ 3-in-1 Robot Vacuum – A$548 (was $799, 31% off)

• ECOVACS X2 Omni Robot Vacuum Cleaner – A$1,697 (was $2,499, 32% off)

Best iRobot Black Friday deals

• iRobot Roomba 692 Robot Vacuum – A$329 (was $499, 34% off)

• iRobot Roomba i7+ Robot Vacuum – A$1,249 (was $1,699, 26% off)

Best other Black Friday robot vacuum deals

• eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 11S (Slim) – A$159.99 (was $349.99, 54% off)

• Eureka J12 Ultra Robot Vacuum Cleaner – A$799 (was $1,599, 50% off)

• Eureka NER710 Robot Vacuum Cleaner – A$368 (was $599, 39% off)

• Lefant Robot Vacuum – A$139.90 (was $399.99, 60% off + $20 voucher)

After more Black Friday savings? Check out our guide to the best deals we've spotted in Australia.

What is Black Friday?

Black Friday was originally a U.S. tradition, but is now very much a thing in all Western markets across the globe. In short, it has become the biggest period of sales for all retailers in all categories, to help clear our stock in the lead-up to the new year.

Meanhile, Cyber Monday is a recent addition to the Black Friday weekend, taking place the following Monday (in 2025, that's Dec. 2), but is more focused on online retailers. As the lines blur between commerce and e-commerce these days, Black Friday/Cyber Monday has become one connected week of deals.

When is Black Friday in 2024?

Black Friday 2024 officially takes place this Friday, Nov. 29, with Cyber Monday on Dec. 2. However, the whole week prior has now become informally known as 'Black Friday Week', and early deals begin to pop up throughout this week and even earlier. Amazon, for example, kicked their sale off on Nov. 19, and are running deals all the way up to Dec. 2.

What are the best items to buy on Black Friday/Cyber Monday?

You should expect huge discounts on big-ticket items like laptops, Hi-Fi, consoles and TVs. There also seems to be a slant towards gadgets and gift items, which makes sense with the holidays around the corner. Online retailers like Amazon, Kogan and Ebay will have strong deals in all categories. However, keep an eye out specifically for the following products:

• Appliances: Retailers like The Good Guys and Bing Lee always go big on Black Friday, dropping prices on pretty much everything they stock. You can expect deals on washing machines, fridges, freezers, kettles, toasters, and much more. If you're looking to stock up on appliances for your home, these sites should be your first stop.

• Games consoles: Finding console availability has been a total over the last couple of years, but things are definitely improving in Australia, with PS5 bundles being readily available on Amazon. That means there should be opportunities to pick up deals games and accessories for the Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PS5 this year.

• Smartphones: Amazon always offers plenty of impressive deals on all sorts of smartphones.

• Toys: Black Friday is probably the best time of the year to shop for toys. The most in-demand toys will sell out fast in the run-up to Christmas, so this is a great opportunity to get in early. We recommend checking out Amazon for the best deals on Lego, especially for the massively popular Star Wars and Harry Potter sets.

• TVs: Black Friday is all about big deals on the biggest products, and that means TVs. We expect pretty much all of the leading retailers to offer fantastic deals on TVs of all sizes from top brands like Sony, Samsung, LG, and Panasonic. It's best to shop around for the best TV deals, because there are going to be so many, but you can't go wrong with The Good Guys, Bing Lee or Kogan.

• VPNs: Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, are a fairly new addition to the Black Friday shopping scene, but there are some good deals available, especially by Cyber Monday. Cybersecurity is increasingly important, and VPNs offer online protection for your identity and data. All the leading services are likely to offer discounted rates over the week, and you should be able to find good deals on the likes of NordVPN, Surfshark VPN, ExpressVPN, PureVPN, and CyberGhost VPN.

Be sure to also be on the look out for deals on travel, subscription services, and laptops, because these are likely to feature heavily throughout this shopping season.

My handheld PC has been giving me thermal headaches for a while now, but when things finally came to a head, the cause was predictable in retrospect, but surprising in reality.

Tripods aren't just for high-end camerasthey can also help you take great photos and videos with your smartphone. An iPhone tripod will also work well on your desk, enabling you to turn your iPhone into a convenient webcam for video calls.

Dads often catch flak for corny jokes and being bad at texting, but father figures have another thing in common besides thinking terrible puns are hilarious: They're some of the most selfless people in the world.

To be honest, a lot of us wouldn't know how to live on our own if it wasn't for those father figures — this goes for uncles, stepdads, or anyone else who stepped up to take on that role, too. And though they probably insist that you don't have to get them anything, Father's Day is an extra-special time to show your appreciation.

SEE ALSO: Everything we know about Amazon Prime Day so far

That said, you can’t just phone it in and get him a mug that says "Dad." Sure, it's technically a gift for a dad — but it's also a terrible gift. No shame if you’ve done it before; dads can be notoriously tough to shop for, we know. But we can do way better than that this Father's Day!

That’s why we have you covered with awesome gift ideas for all kinds of guys, from the practical to the eclectic. (We can even help you out if you’re working with a tight budget thanks to this roundup of the best gifts under $50.) And, right here, we’ve rounded up dozens of the best gifts you can give your dad, whether he’s a grilling aficionado, an outdoor adventurer, a tech geek, or the chill kind of dad who just wants to kick back with a cold one and enjoy this fine June day dedicated to him.

From practical gadgets that make his life easier to sentimental keepsakes that tug on the heartstrings of even the most “tough guy” dads, you’re bound to find the best Father’s Day gift for your dad below.

When I first tried modern VR in 2016, it was a niche technology that drew plenty of mainstream ridicule. Today, things are very different, and no one has to be embarrassed about having a good time in a virtual world anymore.

Microsofts 24H2 woes are not letting up. To add to the ever-growing list of issues with the new Windows 11 2024 update, scanning devices arent working properly with it anymore. Theres no patch available yet and no clear timeline for when itll be fixed.

Connections is a game from the New York Times that challenges you to find the association between words. It sounds easy, but it isn'tConnections categories can be almost anything, and they're usually quite specific. If you need a hand getting the answers, we've got you covered.

Need a "beginner" Linux distro? The super-simple elementary OS now features a more modern design, enhanced multitasking capabilities, more security features, and additional accessibility functionality in its OS 8 update.

Black Friday is a treasure trove of deals, but also a prime target for cybercriminals to steal sensitive information. Use these tips to stay secure, whether youre grabbing deals on your computer, phone, or tablet.

AI-generated voices now sound so real that its hard to tell the difference from an actual person, making those urgent, unexpected calls even more convincing as they try to trick you into giving up personal and financial information.

Drake’s feud with Universal Music Group just escalated to DEFCON 1. The Toronto rapper has filed his second lawsuit against the music giant, with his lawyer having previously dropped allegations that UMG engaged in a "pay-to-play" scheme with iHeartRadio to boost Kendrick Lamar’s "false song" "Not Like Us" on the airwaves.

Yes, second lawsuit — this time alleging defamation. The first, filed on Monday to the New York State Supreme Court, claimed the label engaged in a scheme with Spotify, allegedly manipulating the platform in order to artificially inflate the popularity of "Not Like Us," an allegation that would provide an alternative explanation for the song's success besides music fans simply loving it. Lamar's track is a dancey, anthemic rap song, but it's also a diss track that directly throws shots at Drake, including lyrics that accuse the "Certified Lover Boy" of harboring sexual predators in his entourage, and going so far as to label them "certified pedophiles."

SEE ALSO: Kendrick Lamar and Drake's rap beef is big business for content creators

Heavy stuff, and it’s hit harder than anyone could've predicted. "Not Like Us" has become a cultural juggernaut, achieving a record-breaking tenure at the top of the Billboard rap chart, two separate peaks as the number one U.S. song on any chart, over 900 million Spotify streams at the time of this writing. The track has even been nominated for five Grammy awards as well (one of which is for the track's producer, not Lamar).

A spokesperson for Universal Music Group has vehemently denied the allegations, calling them "offensive and untrue." The statement went on to claim, "No amount of contrived and absurd legal arguments in this pre-action submission can mask the fact that fans choose the music they want to hear."

Spotify, meanwhile, has declined to comment, despite multiple outlets reaching out for a response.

Drake’s Monday filing stops short of a full legal complaint. Instead, it’s a petition that could escalate into a lawsuit, with key figures from UMG and iHeartRadio expected to face depositions as Drake’s legal team seeks to gather evidence.

UMG has a deal to license Drake's music releases under its Republic label alongside releases from Drake's own Canadian label OVO Sound. According to Drake’s lawyers, there is "more than enough evidence" that UMG failed to take any action to prevent Lamar from defaming him on "Not Like Us." They argue this lack of intervention is particularly significant given that Lamar is signed to Interscope, which, like Republic, is under the very large UMG umbrella.

The filings on Monday and Tuesday come just days after Lamar released his surprise album GNX, which The Ringer's Charles Homles calls "a 45-minute treatise on the power of rolling up to your biggest hater's funeral to ensure they’ve departed this mortal coil."

Drake is so Draking this thing with Kendrick Lamar we’re gonna have to rename the Streisand Effect.

— Alex Cranz (@cranz.bsky.social) November 26, 2024 at 10:53 AM

Curiously, Lamar himself has not been named in any of the lawsuits. However, the filings argue that UMG showed favoritism for monetary gain between two artists signed under Universal at the expense of Drake's reputation.

Amazon gift cards usually come with the starting balance printed on the physical card or mentioned in the email if you receive an eGift card. But what if you want to check the balance on a gift card that you previously redeemed to see if you have enough left over to splurge on Black Friday? Or maybe you want to reload a gift card you've already used up? Check the state of your gift cards before your Cyber Week shopping spree by following the steps below.

How to check your Amazon gift card balance on your desktop

Step 1: Open the Amazon website.

Step 2: Click on Accounts & Lists on the top right corner of the screen.

Credit: Screenshot: Amazon website

Step 3: A new menu page will open on the website. Select Gift cards.

Credit: Screenshot: Amazon website

Step 4: Once you click, you'll be able to see the existing balance on your gift card. If you are checking the balance on an unredeemed gift card and wish to redeem it, you can click on Redeem a Gift card. You can also opt to Reload your card in this menu or check your transaction history which is listed below the gift card balance.

Credit: Screenshot: Amazon website How to check your Amazon gift card balance in the app

Step 1: Open the app and click on the account icon at the bottom of the landing page (the little person illustration). Then choose Account at the top of the landing page.

Credit: Screenshot: Amazon

Step 2: Scroll down until you see the Payments section.

Step 3: In the Payments section, click on Manage gift card balance.

Credit: Screenshot: Amazon

Step 4: Use the new menu that opens to check your gift card balance, reload your gift card, or check past activity.

Credit: Screenshot: Amazon

Google's decision to replace the Google Assistant with Gemini was a controversial onethe AI chatbot was useful for basically everything but what people typically used Assistant for. Now, though, it's slowly getting third-party integrations to restore that functionality, and the latest one is Spotify.

The holidays can prove challenging for myriad reasons. Family can be hard. Traveling sucks. But, if your budget is tight, the holiday season can be incredibly stressful.

TikTok creator @dollartreedinners seems to understand that fact and has worked to help folks out on Thanksgiving. That creator, real name Rebecca Chobat, has published a viral series of videos making Thanksgiving food out of affordable options available at Dollar Tree. To be clear, the series isn't stunt food or cosplaying Chopped; Chobat seems genuinely interested in giving folks holiday options on a really tight budget. As her username suggests, Chobat has dedicated her sizable following — nearly 2 million followers on TikTok alone — to helping folks eat for less.

The series started with a shopping video that has garnered some 3 million views. For just $20, Chobat bought the ingredients to make a fried mac and cheese appetizer, a Thanksgiving casserole, and a caramel sugar cookie bar with fruit pie filling.

Sure, the recipes are not gourmet. How could they be? And that's not really the intention. The food looks quite tasty and certainly squeezes the absolute most out of a small budget.

Chobat's casserole, for instance, combines packaged potatoes, canned turkey, canned green beans, dried cranberries, and some margarine to create an entire dish guaranteed to deliver the perfect Thanksgiving bite. The fried mac and cheese balls, meanwhile, reimagine the blue box classic. And what could be bad about sugar cookies with pie filling for dessert?

If you want to feel a bit of hope, read through the comments on these videos from Chobat. In an internet age where most things are negative, this series has inspired some real positivity. You'll see comments like, "I work at Dollar Tree and have seen so many people buying these ingredients," or "I needed this," or, "my mom made something like this and I loved it."

Most notably, a TikTok from creator @CalebCooks94 went super viral in response to Chobat's series. He described being at the Dollar Tree and meeting a woman using Chobat's recipes to feed her three kids this Thanksgiving. He talked about witnessing Chobat making a real difference for folks who thought their holiday options were limited.

And as if things couldn't get more wholesome, Chobat responded in the comments: "I really hope she and her family loves the Thanksgiving dinner and thank you so much for sharing this story!! It brought tears to my eyes."

Chobat has made Dollar Tree Thanksgiving recipes in years past and, obviously, has a channel dedicated to helping folks eat on a budget. In a video responding to a comment about canned turkey, she thoughtfully noted that her channel — and her Thanksgiving series, especially — are dedicated to helping folks find options. Not everyone has a huge budget. Not everyone has a full-size oven or fridge. Not everyone is physically capable of lifting a whole turkey. She makes TikToks for people who need to get around those roadblocks.

Mashable has reached out to Chobat for comment and will update if necessary. But, in general, it is nice to see success for a creator who really seems to be focused on helping folks. And it's certainly great to see folks who need the help get the chance to make tasty food for the holiday.

There are now at least two patients who have had Neuralink's brain chip implanted in their head. While there have been some bumps in the road, it appears that things are going well enough for Elon Musk's neurotechnology company to look ahead at what's next.

So, what's Neuralink looking at testing out now?

Neuralink aims to embed its brain chip into robotic limbs to achieve what Musk refers to as the “Luke Skywalker solution.”

Controlling a robotic arm with Neuralink?

Neuralink is planning trials to determine if its brain chip implant can control an “investigational assistive robotic arm.”

"This is an important first step towards restoring not only digital freedom, but also physical freedom," Neuralink said in a statement.

Neuralink is referring to these tests as the CONVOY study.

Musk has previously discussed this possibility before. One of the goals of Neuralink has been to help "restore full body movement" for individuals with spinal cord injuries, quadriplegia, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). 

"When a Neuralink is combined with Optimus robot limbs, the Luke Skywalker solution can become real," Musk said in a post on X in Sept. 2023. He included a link to a scene showcasing Luke Skywalker's robotic prosthetic hand from the Star Wars trilogy.

Neuralink has previously faced scrutiny over the deaths of at least 12 monkeys used in trials. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine alleges that Musk misled investors by claiming Neuralink was not responsible for any monkey deaths.

There's a special corner of the internet that delights in telling people to be grateful. Between hashtags like #blessed and #grateful and "thankful grateful" TikToks, it can be a little much, especially when you're knee-deep coping with difficult emotions like sadness, anger, and resentment.

What's often missing from the gratitude conversation on social media is permission to acknowledge life's complexities. As we head into a holiday season full of sentimental reminders to be grateful, you might be tempted to dismiss gratitude practices as inauthentic or forced.

Yet the right gratitude meditation can help you strike a rewarding balance between experiencing the enlivening grace of this practice and letting challenging emotions be what they are.

Meditation teacher Diana Winston says practicing gratitude can create space for people to turn toward positive emotions that counteract, but do not erase, negativity and hardship. It can also help people notice and appreciate their surroundings in ways they hadn't before, observing features of the landscape, for example, that they'd overlooked.

The act of being present in your life can naturally lead to feeling thankful, says Winston, whose own gratitude meditation is included in the roundup of tracks below.

SEE ALSO: I used an AI journal for a week. What I learned about myself surprised me.

She notes that an effective gratitude meditation can help you access feelings of gratitude, which include warmth and connection. Skeptics should know that these tracks might encourage listeners to use visualization or reflect on how gratitude makes their body feel; language that might make them feel awkward, dorky, or embarrassed. Winston says that's fine.

"Leave space for a complicated humanness," says Winston, director of UCLA Mindful. "It's OK to feel grateful and also feel tired or annoyed."

Unlike a lot of #gratitude content on social media, the guided meditations below don't traffic in toxic positivity. There's no instruction to replace negative feelings with positive ones, or to transform something painful into a reason for giving thanks.

In general, when selecting a guided meditation, feel free to skip tracks that make assumptions about the listener's resources or abilities. If you're blind and the meditation teacher is asking you to feel grateful for the power of sight, or if you're struggling financially and being told to give thanks for your income, this may very well feel inauthentic, if not insulting.

If meditation isn't your thing, Winston says there are other ways to practice gratitude, including making a gratitude list or sending a letter of thanks to someone you care about.

"Leave space for a complicated humanness. It's OK to feel grateful and also feel tired or annoyed." - Diana Winston, director of UCLA Mindful

If you're interested in trying online guided gratitude meditations, the free tracks below range from short, straightforward instruction to more advanced or complex techniques. To further explore a gratitude practice, consider using an app like Happier, Calm, Insight Timer, or Headspace. (Headspace and Happier offer greater accessibility to all users by providing guided tracks with closed captioning. UCLA Mindful's app, which is free to use, offers guided meditations in American Sign Language.)

1. Mindful: A Meditation Series (Growing Gratitude Guided Meditation)

Length: 6 minutes

This brief YouTube guided meditation was published by the National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability as part of a series of guided meditations. The captioned video track focuses on gratitude for being enough as you are, rather than focusing on striving for more. Among its prompts is an invitation to think of one thing that made the listener smile recently, like a meal or funny joke, and then to consider how that joy feels in their body.

2. Gratitude Meditation, Jack Kornfield

Length: 7 minutes

Trained as a Buddhist monk and clinical psychologist, Jack Kornfield is a well-known meditation teacher. Hosted on Kornfield's website, this short audio guided meditation begins with descriptions of the gratitude practices of Buddhist monks, Native people, and Tibetan monks and nuns. He defines gratitude as the "gracious acknowledgement of all that continues to sustain us" and "confidence in life itself." The focus of the meditation is gratitude for how the listener cared for themselves and others cared for them as well.

3. The Massive Power of Not Taking Sh*t for Granted, Matthew Hepburn

Length: 12 minutes

This audio track is from the Ten Percent Happier Podcast, but it can be easily played online via iHeart. Starting with a brief intro from podcast host and Ten Percent Happier co-founder Dan Harris, it features meditation teacher Matthew Hepburn, who asks listeners to begin by acknowledge exactly how they feel.

There's no need to replace the emotion a listener currently feels with anything else, he says, and prompts listeners to think of something for which they're grateful, whether it's as "extraordinary" as winning the lottery or "ordinary" as breathing fresh air. He then asks them to contemplate the sensory details of the experience to make the memory "come alive" in the moment.

4. Reset & Refocus With Gratitude, Lama Rod Owens

Length: 16 minutes

Hosted by the meditation app Insight Timer, this web-based audio track features renowned teacher Lama Rod Owens. A Black Buddhist minister, Owens is skilled at recognizing how gratitude serves people while also making room for their anger and disappointment.

In this guided meditation, Owens asks listeners to feel gratitude for their connections to all beings. When thoughts turn toward anger at someone for their behavior, Owens contemplates the gratitude he might feel when people show you how not to be in the world. To learn more about how Owens balances gratitude with intense feelings, check out his 2020 guided meditation published on YouTube by Tricycle: The Buddhist Review.

5. Morning Meditation with Tara Brach: Presence and Gratitude

Length: 19 minutes

Tara Brach is among the most-well known meditation instructors, online and offline. In this guided audio mediation, published on YouTube, Brach slowly leads listeners through developing sustained awareness of their body's sensations. This present-moment awareness then gives way to reflection on what listeners feel grateful for, and an invitation to feel that in "your body and your heart." That gratitude, says Brach, might help you know what your prayer is for today.

6. Hammer Podcast: Gratitude, Diana Winston

Length: 32 minutes

This audio-only track is a recording of the Hammer Podcast, a drop-in meditation hosted by UCLA Mindful and the Hammer Museum. In this episode, Winston, author of The Little Book of Being: Practices and Guidance for Uncovering Your Natural Awareness, spends the first several minutes talking about what gratitude means and how it can be practiced.

The meditation itself begins at about eight minutes in, with a prompt to consider what in this moment can be appreciated. This might be as simple as the listener's breath or family. Then Winston asks what this feels like in the listener's body, like warmth or a smile, inviting them to let this feeling stay with them even as other emotions may arise.

Since the guided meditation occurred online with a live audience, it concludes with Winston reading what people dropped in the chat when she asked them to share their gratitude. Their responses included "pineapples, my apartment, free food, my cat, my dog, sunlight, joy, road trips, and my 99-year-old mom." It's a lovely reminder that when given the opportunity, we can all find gratitude for something, however small.

Best Early Black Friday Deals Under $50 Best tech deal under $50 Amazon Echo $49.99 at Amazon (Save $50) Get Deal The Last of Us Part I for PlayStation 5 $29.99 at Best Buy (Save $40) Get Deal Best home and kitchen deal BrüMate Era 40 oz. Tumbler $30.14 at Amazon (Save $14.85) Get Deal

Some of the best savings you'll find during Black Friday are on the small stuff. Yes, you can find hundreds of dollars of savings on big ticket items like TVs and laptops, but when you actually look at those percentages, things are only maxing out around 25 or 30%.

While deal hunting this holiday season, some of the best sales are on products falling under $50. Whether you're looking for kitchen or smart home tech, or a new video game to play during your holiday PTO, here are the best deals under $50 to shop.

Best tech deal under $50 Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo $49.99 at Amazon
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Amazon's line-up of Echo devices is extensive so why not just make things simple and go with the original? This smart home hub is a speaker first, delivering premium sound while responding to voice controls. But you can maintain your home, too, with the Echo's built-in Alexa that helps set routines whether you need a daily alarm or want the lights to come on once the sun sets.

Right now, you can find the OG Amazon Echo for $49.99. That knocks a generous $50 off for 50% savings.

More tech deals under $50

• Amazon Echo Dot Kids — $27.99 $59.99 (save $32)

• Roku Streaming Stick 4K — $29 $49.99 (save $20.99)

• JBL Go 4 — $39.95 $49.95 (save $10)

• Sony XB100 Bluetooth Speaker — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

• Sony WH-CH520 Headphones — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

• Chromecast with Google TV — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

• Amazon Echo Spot — $44.99 $79.99 (save $35)

• Amazon Echo Show 5 — $44.99 $89.99 (save $45)

• Amazon Fire 7 Tablet — $44.99 $79.99 (save $35)

• JBL Clip 5 — $49.95 $79.95 (save $30)

• JBL Tune Buds — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50)

• Beats Solo Buds Earbuds — $49.99 $79.99 (save $30)

• Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50)

• JBL Tune 235NC Earbuds — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50)

• Google Nest Audio Smart Speaker — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50)

• JBL Tune 670NC Headphones — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50)

• Amazfit Bip 5 Unity Smartwatch — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20)

Best gaming deal under $50 Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy The Last of Us Part I $29.99 at Best Buy
$69.99 Save $40.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The second season of The Last of Us is coming in 2025, and if you still haven't played the video game, now is your time to catch up. Ahead of Black Friday, find The Last of Us Part I for PlayStation 5 marked down 57%. It's down to $29.99, saving you $40. Plus, you can save 15% on Astro Gaming headsets with the purchase of a video game at Best Buy.

And while you're at it, you may as well pick up The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PlayStation 5, which is also on sale ahead of Black Friday.

More gaming deals under $50

• NBA 2K25 for PlayStation 5 — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40)

• Hogwarts Legacy for PlayStation 5 — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

• Super Mario Odyssey for Nintendo Switch — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

• EA Sports FC 25 for PlayStation 5 — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40)

• Animal Crossing: New Horizons for Nintendo Switch — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25)

• The Last of Us Part II Remastered for PlayStation 5 — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

• Nintendo Switch Sports — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

• Nintendo Switch Pro Wireless Controller — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20)

Best home and kitchen deal under $50 Opens in a new window Credit: BrüMate BrüMate Era 40 oz. Tumbler $30.14 at Amazon
$44.99 Save $14.85 Get Deal Why we like it

I'm not here to pry your Stanley Cup out of your hand, but I am here to tell you that you have other options. An underrated entry in the 40 oz. tumbler market is the BrüMate Era 40 oz. Tumbler. It keeps beverages ice cold and every part is dishwasher-safe, but the real showstopper is the locking lid. The top of the lid slides to lock and unlock so when you're on the go, the tumbler becomes totally spill proof if you want to toss it in the bag.

During Amazon's early Black Friday sale, find the BrüMate Era 40 oz. Tumbler for $30.14, taking $15.85 off the price.

More home and kitchen deals under $50

• Levoit 28DB Humidifier — $28.49 $39.99 (save $11.50)

• Magic Bullet Blender — $29.49 $49.99 (save $20.50)

• Blink Smart WiFi Video Doorbell — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

• Blink Outdoor 4 Security Camera — $39.99 $99.99 (save $60)

• KitchenAid Ultra 5-Speed Mixer — $44.99 $59.99 (save $15)

• KitchenAid 3.5-Cup Food Chopper — $44.99 $59.99 (save $15)

• Nutribullet Personal Blender — $48.99 $69.99 (save $21)

GET $320 OFF: As of Nov. 26, you can get an ASUS Zenbook Duo Laptop for just $1,179.99. That's 21% off the original price or $320 off.

Opens in a new window Credit: ASUS ASUS Zenbook Duo Laptop $1,179.99 at Amazon
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The ASUS Zenbook Duo Laptop packs together multiple types of productivity into one multi-screened package. Not only does it provide more screen for your buck, this Black Friday deal gets you even more bang for your buck, with 21% off.

If you’re all-in on digital drawing and visual design we think this ASUS laptop could be the right pick for you. Eliminating the need for an expensive drawing tablet accessory, it includes a drawing and touch screen.

SEE ALSO: Slash $450 off the new Microsoft Surface laptop ahead of Black Friday

The Duo’s touchscreen can work in tandem with the included Bluetooth keyboard or function as a virtual keyboard. Beyond touch and drawing, the dual OLED displays can function side by side in portrait or landscape mode. Use the second screen as a secondary monitor to read and edit documents side by side. We loved how it juggles different apps simultaneously.

Nov. 26 the ASUS Zenbook Duo Laptop is available for $1,179.99 as part of Amazon's early Black Friday sale. Buy it now and save 21%, or $320.

With Intel Arc Graphics, 16 GB of RAM, and Windows 11, this laptop isn’t all screen, it also has some solid power. Its 1TB solid state drive should give most people the space they need for storage.

TL;DR: Live stream Sporting Lisbon vs. Arsenal in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Sporting Lisbon face off against Arsenal in the fifth round of Champions League fixtures. It's going to be an epic clash between two exciting sides.

Sporting Lisbon are unbeaten in this year's competition with three wins from four games, including a stunning victory over Manchester City. Arsenal aren't far behind, and will be looking to capitalise on the fact that Sporting Lisbon have just lost their talented manager.

If you want to watch Sporting Lisbon vs. Arsenal in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Sporting Lisbon vs. Arsenal?

Sporting Lisbon vs. Arsenal in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Nov. 26. This fixture takes place at the Estádio José Alvalade.

How to watch Sporting Lisbon vs. Arsenal for free

Sporting Lisbon vs. Arsenal 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 Sporting Lisbon vs. Arsenal 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 Sporting Lisbon vs. Arsenal 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 Sporting Lisbon vs. Arsenal (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 Sporting Lisbon vs. Arsenal in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Sparta Prague vs. Atletico Madrid in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The fifth round of Champions League fixtures includes some really exciting matchups, including Sparta Prague vs. Atletico Madrid. Neither side has really impressed in this year's competition, but there is still time to turn things around.

Atletico Madrid will be favorites to win this important game, but Sparta Prague possess the quality to cause an upset.

If you want to watch Sparta Prague vs. Atletico Madrid in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Sparta Prague vs. Atletico Madrid?

Sparta Prague vs. Atletico Madrid in the Champions League kicks off at 5:45 p.m. GMT on Nov. 26. This fixture takes place at the epet ARENA.

How to watch Sparta Prague vs. Atletico Madrid for free

Sparta Prague vs. Atletico Madrid 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 Sparta Prague vs. Atletico Madrid 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 Sparta Prague vs. Atletico 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 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 Sparta Prague vs. Atletico Madrid (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 Sparta Prague vs. Atletico Madrid in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.