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The 30+ best Black Friday Apple deals: Record-low prices on AirPods and MacBooks
Black Friday is easily the best time to buy Apple products, and even though the shopping holiday is still a few days out, the deals are already pretty great. Don't thank the Apple Store for that: Third-party retailers are the ones offering the biggest discounts. (Apple's 2025 Black Friday deal is just its usual free gift card promo.)
For the best selection of Apple deals, head to Amazon: At the time of writing, almost all of the latest AirPods, Apple Watches, iPads, and MacBooks were sitting at record-low prices there. Competitors like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target were matching some, but not all of its offers.
SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Live updates on the latest deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and moreIf you'd happily sacrifice a few current-gen features for the sake of an extra-steep discount, check out Walmart's wares. It has some exclusive deals on last year's Apple Watch Series 10 with cellular connectivity (now 50% off), the 2022 Apple Watch SE 2 (now 36% off), and the three-year-old AirPods Pro 2 (now 44% off). They're anywhere from $40 to $200 cheaper than the newest models.
We've scoured all of the major players' websites and rounded up the best Black Friday Apple deals below. We'll continue to update it as we get deeper into the holiday season, so keep checking back.
Best Black Friday AirTag deal Apple AirTag $17.97 at Amazon$29 Save $11.03 Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it
Apple's coin-sized Bluetooth tracker is the perfect sub-$50 stocking stuffer for iPhone owners. Amazon and Walmart both have it on sale for the record-low price of $17.97, or 38% off.
More AirTags deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag (4-pack) $64.98 at Amazon$99 Save $34.02 Get Deal Best Black Friday AirPods deal Apple AirPods 4 $79.99 at Amazon
$129 Save $49.01 Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Apple.com Why we like it
Apple's most affordable earbuds have a five-hour battery life, a one-size-fits-most design, and support for Siri head gestures. The non-ANC pair are only $79.99 at Amazon, Walmart, and Target this Black Friday, which is a 38% savings and a new all-time low.
More AirPods deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 with ANC $99.99 at Amazon$179 Save $79.01 Get Deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $219.99 at Walmart
$249 Save $29.01 Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $139 at Walmart
$249 Save $110 Get Deal Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $429.99 at Walmart
$888.08 Save $458.09 Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Best Buy Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple EarPods (USB-C) $13.32 at Amazon
$19 Save $5.68 Get Deal Best Black Friday 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
Apple's previous-gen flagship wearable has a thin, lightweight design and supports the latest watchOS features like Sleep Score. The model with cellular connectivity is now the same price as the WiFi-only version at Walmart. At just $249 (or half off), it's a bargain.
More Apple Watch deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm) $279 at Walmart$429 Save $150 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Celllular, 49mm) $599 at Amazon
$799 Save $200 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $349.99 at Amazon and Walmart
$399 Save $49.01 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) $449 at Amazon and Walmart
$499 Save $50 Get Deal Apple Watch SE, 3rd Gen (GPS, 40mm) $199 at Walmart
$249 Save $50 Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE, 3rd Gen (GPS + cellular, 40mm) $249.99 at Amazon and Walmart
$299 Save $49.01 Get Deal Opens in a new window Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 40mm) $159.99 at Walmart
$249 Save $89.01 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS + cellular, 40mm) $189 at Walmart
$299 Save $110 Get Deal Best Black Friday iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $279 at Best Buy
$349 Save $70 Get Deal at Best Buy Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it
The 11th-gen iPad has a 10.9-inch display, 12MP cameras, and enough power for everyday tasks. Our reviewer called it "a real steal" at its usual sticker price of $349, but you'll pay just $279 if you buy it from Amazon, Best Buy, or Walmart this Black Friday. That's its lowest price ever.
More iPad deals Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A16, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) $429 at Amazon$499 Save $70 Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB $449 at Amazon and Best Buy
$599 Save $150 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) $649 at Amazon and Best Buy
$799 Save $150 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $899 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart
$999 Save $100 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $1,199 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart
$1,299 Save $100 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) $399 at Amazon and Best Buy
$499 Save $100 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) $549 at Amazon and Best Buy
$649 Save $100 Get Deal Best Black Friday MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 at Amazon and Best Buy
$999 Save $250 Get Deal Why we like it
Fast, pretty, and portable, the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air is our favorite MacBook for students. We didn't think it would get any cheaper than $799 this season — that was its regular sale price from August to early November — but Amazon and Best Buy proved us wrong.
More MacBook deals Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $949 at Amazon$1,199 Save $250 Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,441.64 at Amazon
$1,599 Save $157.36 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,749 at Amazon
$1,999 Save $250 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $2,189 at Amazon
$2,499 Save $310 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,799 at Amazon and Best Buy
$3,199 Save $400 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD $3,063.84 at Amazon
$3,499 Save $435.16 Get Deal Mac deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $479 at Amazon and Best Buy
$599 Save $120 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,199 at Amazon
$1,399 Save $200 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iMac (M4 with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $1,149 at Amazon and Best Buy
$1,299 Save $150 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iMac (M4 with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $1,349 at Amazon and Best Buy
$1,499 Save $150 Get Deal Even more Apple deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple $100 Apple gift card Target Circle members get a free $15 Target gift card with $100 Apple gift card purchase Get Deal
My PC was painfully slow until I fixed this one SSD problem
I've dealt with some slow PCs in my life. At an old job a decade ago, the PCs were so slow that you could quite literally boot the PC, go away for 20 minutes, and come back with it finally ready to be used. But these days, SSDs have thankfully largely eradicated that sluggishness. That is why I instantly knew something was wrong when a 'new' computer was taking forever to reach the desktop.
Cuffing season is here! The best dating apps for serious relationships, reviewed.
Gone are the days when people balk at you if you say you met your partner online. Dating apps have irrevocably changed the way we date — much like social media platforms have changed the way we interact with each other overall. With so many apps, from Bumble to eharmony, it can be challenging to determine which ones to invest in, especially if you're looking for that special someone.
According to 2023 findings from the Pew Research Center, one in ten partnered adults (married, living with a partner, or in a committed relationship) met their partner on a dating app or site. If you're a younger adult and/or LGBTQ, you're more likely to have met your significant other online: one in five adults under 30 and nearly one in four for LGBTQ adults.
SEE ALSO: The best sexting apps for discreet NSFW chatsThe same study found that almost half (44 percent) of dating app users said a major reason for using them was to meet a long-term partner. So, if that's you, you're certainly not alone, despite what you might see people lament on TikTok.
The discourse on dating app culture can be unrelenting. Singles told Mashable earlier this year they'd rather meet a potential partner in person, but they're begrudgingly on the apps. Some, like Tinder, have seen their revenue decrease in recent quarters, while Hinge is growing. Even then, though, daters bemoan even the most popular of apps. After Zohran Mamdani's win for New York City mayor in November, for example, Hinge users complained that it was somehow "not the same app" where he had met his wife four years prior.
Despite the frustration over The Apps™, it's undeniable that if you want to date from the comfort and safety of your home, they're the way to do it. If you're, say, introverted or have difficulty approaching someone in person, an app does have its uses.
What is the #1 best dating app?Considering the variation in experiences on all the dating apps, it's difficult to quantify which ones are the "best." Some people find their spouses on Tinder, while others are disappointed that their matches are only looking for hookups.
That being said, if you're looking for something serious, your best bet is likely an app with a large user base, options for you to indicate what you're looking for in your bio, and filters to weed out who you really want to partner with. There are also apps whose branding is geared towards finding one's ultimate match — like eharmony and Match, both decades-old sites with reputations for helping users find their spouse. Hinge, Bumble, and Coffee Meets Bagel also have a reputation for more "serious" connections.
Depending on the type of relationship you're seeking, you may also benefit from a more niche app. Take one app on our list, SilverSingles, for people over 50. Sure, there are older adults on apps like Tinder and Bumble as well, but you may have more luck finding someone age-appropriate if you're in a space meant just for you.
Which dating site is best for serious relationships?Mashable has researched to pick out a few from the plethora of dating sites (and apps) out there. These options are available for both Android and Apple users, so the type of phone you have won't determine your options. In terms of monetary investment, you can use some of these for free (like Tinder and Bumble), while others are more pay-to-play. We've also included some "niche" options, like the aforementioned SilverSingles and Elite Singles, so you have more than the standard buffet of dating apps.
Here are the best dating apps for serious relationships:
20 of the best Black Friday deals under $50
We're just days away Black Friday itself, so the Black Friday sale celebrations are well underway. The great thing about getting ahead of the game is that you don't have to brave the sales while stuffed with Thanksgiving dinner. You can now shop way ahead of the food-and-bev focused holiday.
If you're shopping on a budget this year or are looking for lower-cost items to fill in gifting gaps and grab some stocking stuffers, plenty of great Black Friday deals come in at under $50. That's great news given the pricing chaos we've all endured in 2025. It's nice to feel we can let loose and indulge in a bit of spending.
The Mashable shopping team will continue to update this article as the sale continues, so check back for the latest deals.
Best portable speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Go 4 $39.95 at Amazon$49.95 Save $10 Get Deal
With seven hours of playtime per charge, the JBL Go 4 is a great, affordable portable speaker. It's both waterproof and dustproof, so it'll be ready for camping adventures come warmer weather, and it's safe to bring into the bathroom for some shower tunes. JBL makes some of Mashable's favorite Bluetooth speakers, so going with JBL is a wise move.
More Bluetooth speakers under $50JBL Go 3 — $29.95 $39.95 (save $10)
Anker Soundcore 2 — $32.99 $44.99 (save $12)
$64.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal
The zen-like Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees are on sale for the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon. Instead of coming in at the list price of $64.99, Amazon has the set on sale for $44.99 ahead of Black Friday. This set features three bonsai trees, each in a decorative pot. The three trees represent different seasons, like fall's stunning yellow leaves on the gingko tree and spring's magnificent purple wisteria. Lego sets make for some of the most thoughtful gift options, so you can't go wrong here.
More Lego sets under $50Lego Friends Space Research Rover — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)
Lego Star Wars Boarding The Tantive IV — $38.49 $54.99 (save $16.50)
Lego Christmas Table Decoration — $34.44 $39.99 (save $5.55)
Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece — $33.40 $49.99 (save $16.59)
Lego Harry Potter Mandrake Figure & Pot Plant — $40.99 $69.99 (save $20)
Lego Creator 3 in 1 Wild Animals: Majestic Rhino with Birds — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18)
$69.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal
For those who are often on the go, a portable blender could make for a great way to stay up on nutritional needs. According to camelcamelcamel, Mashable's favorite price tracker, this is a record-low price for the Nutribullet Flex portable blender. The $49.99 sale price extends to all six colorways, so you have plenty of options to choose your favorite.
KitchenAid Tilt-Head Flex Edge Beater — $24.49 $39.99 (save $4)
Crock-Pot Portable Electric Lunch Box — $27.79 $39.99 (save $12.20)
Chefman Everything Maker & Pizza Oven — $44.99 $59.99 (save $15)
Nutribullet Personal Blender — $47.49 $71.99 (save $24.50)
Chefman Air Fryer (4-quart) — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50)
$29.99 Save $14.00 Get Deal
Stocking stuffers are some of the most fun gifts to shop for, and the Orastone Rechargeable Hand Warmer is a gift that practically anyone will love. It takes just two minutes for the hand warmer to reach a cozy 107 degrees Fahrenheit. It's perfect for anyone who takes the dog for a walk in the early morning or those heading to the ski slope for the day. Not only is it rechargeable, there's also an LED light function on the handwarmer.
More stocking stuffers under $50Kindle Paperwhite, Oasis, and Kobo eReaders page turner — $15.19 $19.99 (save $4.80)
Back to the Roots Organic Oyster Mushroom Grow Kit — $21.99 $27.20 (save $5.21)
Philips Sonicare 4100 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush — $29.96 $49.96 (save $20)
Chrome on Android is finally getting this desktop feature
Have you ever wished that Google Chrome on Android worked a bit more like the desktop variant? If so, you're not alone. This week, and several years later than expected, Google is rolling out a feature that lets you pin tabs in Chrome for Android, keeping the browser tabs you want front and center.
The HBO Max Black Friday deal is live: Save 73% on a year of streaming
SAVE $96: Through Dec. 1, new and returning subscribers can get 12 months of HBO Max Basic with ads for just $2.99 per month instead of $10.99 per month. That's a total of $96 in savings or 73%.
Opens in a new window Credit: HBO Max HBO Max Basic with ads $2.99/month for 12 months (save $8/month) Get DealFor Black Friday 2024, HBO Max just copy-pasted its streaming deal from 2023. In 2025, it finally one-upped itself. And that's a pretty shocking turn of events, considering the streamer recently raised its prices.
Through Dec. 1, new and returning subscribers can get 12 months of HBO Max Basic with ads for only $2.99 per month. That's just $35.88 total for the year. Since the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service just raised the cost of its Basic with ads plan in October from $9.99 to $10.99 per month, this Black Friday deal ends up saving you $96 or 73% total across 12 months.
The past two years, HBO Max offered just six months of streaming for $2.99 per month. So not only did it double the length of the discount in 2025, but with the price hike, you'll actually be saving even more. Not to mention, you'll be getting access to even more excellent content in 2025. This year, we've been blessed with several new original series, like the Emmy-winning The Pitt, IT: Welcome to Derry, Task, The Chair Company, and Rachel Sennott's I Love LA, plus new seasons of beloved series like The Last of Us and The White Lotus. There's also plenty of new theatrical releases to queue up, including Weapons, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Superman, Sinners, and Bring Her Back.
Following in Netflix's footsteps, HBO Max recently started its aggressive crackdown on password sharing (ask me how I know), so that's all the more reason to sign up for your own account. Sure, you'll have to deal with a few ads here and there, but at under $3 per month, it's easy to look past that. Just remember you'll be charged the full cost of $10.99 per month once the promotional period runs out. If you want to avoid that charge, be sure to cancel ahead of time.
1Password finally fixes its most frustrating browser limitation
1Password is rolling out a fix for the inability to handle multiple in-page notifications. After eight years, the the in-page notification system for the browser system was starting to show its age as new features and capabilities were built into the software.
The best Black Friday AirPods deals: $79 AirPods are now a reality, plus get record prices on AirPods Pro
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 MacBooksFor 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.
Anthropic AI research model hacks its training, breaks bad
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.
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10+ of the best Black Friday Apple iPad deals
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
Microsoft wants to make the File Explorer faster with this trick
Microsoft is making some more changes to File Explorer in Windows 11. Thankfully, it's a break from the trend of shoving AI everywhere, and focuses on performance and usability improvements that most people will probably appreciate.
Plex Pass is 40% off for Black Friday
Plex is a great way to organize and stream your own media library, and Plex Pass gives you access to features like hardware transcoding, downloads, and remote streaming. Now is the best time of the year to upgrade to Plex Pass, as Plex's annual Black Friday discounts are finally live.
Google Assistant gets its death date
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.
The 7 best Black Friday Apple Watch deals to shop right now
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, DJISales 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 iOS 27: Everything we know so far
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 datesApple 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 featuresAs 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.
Walmart Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online today
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 appearedWalmart 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 dealsVIZIO 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
50+ Walmart Black Friday deals: Walmart is pretty much giving away Magic Bullet blenders at $15 apiece
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 dealsVizio 32-inch Class HD 720p LED Smart TV — $98 $118 (save $20)
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)
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)
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)
$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 WalmartLenovo 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)
$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 dealsJBL 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)
$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 dealsBissell 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)
$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 gamesHurry 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)
$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)
$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 dealsKeurig 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)
4 genuinely good Netflix movies to watch this week (November 24 - 30)
It's Thanksgiving week, which means it's a perfect time to watch some movies on Netflix. There's nothing better than sitting back and putting on a good flick after a hectic day, whether you've been entertaining guests or eating too much food. The tricky part is deciding what to watch.
