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Well, folks, it's that time of year. Holiday cheer, a big ol' bird on the table, walking the tightrope of polite conversation, and, most horrifyingly, praying to high heavens that your Thanksgiving air travel plans go off without a hitch.

If you're one of the projected 82 million Americans traveling domestically this week, you're in luck. So far, according to USA Today, flight cancellations are low this week, despite general fears that the recent government shutdown would lead to travel woes. This comes a few weeks after the U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy ordered a 10 percent cut in flights at 40 U.S. airports due to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Thousands of air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration agents went to work without pay for over a month, Reuters reported at the time. But thankfully, after 43 long days, the shutdown ended just in time for Thanksgiving travel.

But the government shutdown isn't the only thing that might cause a bump in your holiday travel. The FAA expects this to be the busiest Thanksgiving travel week in 15 years, and typical weather and mechanical issues are sure to arise, particularly with winter storms moving into the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region — sorry, Chicago travelers.

How to check your flight status online

This is something you should absolutely do before you leave for the airport. There's not much worse than zipping up your suitcase, locking up your house, making the trek to the airport, and finding your way through security and to your gate only to find out you could have stayed in pajamas the whole time. Before you head to the airport, always check the airport website or your airline's website.

We also recommend downloading your airline's app, which makes it easy to check for updates on the fly. Finally, to check on a specific flight or route, you can use sites like Flight Aware and Flight Tracker. If the plane you're taking to Wichita is delayed on its way into Atlanta, these tools can help you anticipate likely delays.

Thanksgiving flight cancellation trends so far

Overall, flight cancellations are on the low side this year, according to a CNN report, but that can change fast.

Flight Tracker has a tool called the Misery Map, which shows which airports are experiencing the most delays and cancellations. As of Wednesday, Nov. 26, Chicago O'Hare International Airport has far more issues than any other airport, per Flight Tracker. The airports with the most delays and cancellations so far include:

• Chicago O'Hare (ORD)

• Dallas Fort Worth (DFW)

• Los Angeles (LAX)

• Minneapolis–Saint Paul (MSP)

• Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

• Denver (DEN)

• La Guardia New York City (LGA)

• Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)

• George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston (IAH)

• Boston Logan (BOS)

So, your flight was canceled. Now what?

If your flight is canceled, congratulations: You now have the perfect complaint to make over Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone will agree with you when you say something like, "Traveling during the holidays, am I right?"

Now you need to get to work. If you're still at home when you find out your flight is canceled, head to the airport website or your airline's website. Check if you're owed a refund or other types of compensation. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Transportation has a dashboard that shows you exactly what airlines owe you in the event of a cancellation. Check the DOT's Airline Cancellation and Delay Dashboard to make sure you get everything you're entitled to.

Next, you've got to figure out your next move. Can you take a train to your destination, or rent a car? Is there another airline you can switch to? Or are you going to take your refund, head back home, and order dinner in lieu of navigating travel? Move quickly in situations like this, as rental cars and other flights can fill up quickly.

As always, no matter what travel issue ails you this holiday season, be nice to the people airline workers trying to get you across the country. And you just might want to show up at the airport a bit earlier than usual to wade your way through the inevitable lines.

Being a consumer has been challenging over the past few years. Between a global pandemic and sweeping tariffs, wallets have taken repeated hits — but for PC hobbyists right now, it might actually be the worst moment to start building a rig.

New reporting from Ars Technica lays out just how dire the situation has become, showing that prices for essential PC components, such as RAM and SSDs, have skyrocketed. The culprit is the ongoing AI boom, with data centers reportedly consuming the world’s supply of memory and storage hardware, driving prices straight into the stratosphere.

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Take the Patriot Viper Venom 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR5-6000 kit, which increased from $49 to $110 — a 124.5 percent rise — between August and November 2025. Or the Team Delta RGB 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR5-6400, which skyrocketed from $190 to $700, a staggering 268.4 percent spike. At the time of this writing, the Team Delta RAM kit priced has "dropped" with its highest recent retail price topping out at a jaw-dropping $1,049 just a week ago.

SSD prices have crept upward, too, though they haven’t entered panic territory yet. RAM, however, is a different story. If you’re eyeing an upgrade, you may want to sit tight for a bit.

As Ars Technica points out, memory and storage shortages are notoriously difficult to manage because chip manufacturing depends on years of advance planning. The supply we’re dealing with today is the result of production decisions made long before the current AI-driven surge in demand. That inherent lag makes the memory market especially prone to violent price swings.

The pandemic offered a perfect example. Manufacturers were blindsided by the sudden, massive spike in demand for PCs and consumer tech in 2020 and 2021, only to watch that demand crater once buying habits normalized. PC sales soared, plummeted, then stabilized — all within a few years. Volatility like that makes long-term planning almost impossible for memory suppliers.

Until the supply of RAM catches up to the appetite of data centers and AI developers, anyone looking to boost their RAM is probably best off waiting for the market to cool down rather than paying the current premium.

AI company Anthropic released its latest flagship AI model, Claude Opus 4.5, this week. Opus is considered one of the best AI models out there for developers looking to ramp up their coding output or to create AI agents.

So, what does the latest model, Opus 4.5, bring to the table?

As expected, Opus 4.5 performs exceptionally well on the various AI model benchmark tests. As TechCrunch points out, Opus 4.5 is the first model to score over 80 percent on SWE-Bench verified, which the outlet calls a "respected coding benchmark."

It seems like Opus 4.5 likely becomes the preferred AI model for vibe coders as well as experienced programmers with the way it performed on these tests. And Anthropic is further driving that by bringing additional upgrades to its Claude Code product. 

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According to Anthropic, along with Opus 4.5, Claude Code will receive two more upgrades. Anthropic says that Claude Code's Plan Mode "now builds more precise plans and executes more thoroughly" and is now available in its desktop app, which allows users to run multiple sessions at once. Anthropic provides an example of having one AI agent fix a bug while another one researches GitHub.

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In addition, Anthropic is more broadly rolling out two other products, Claude for Chrome and Claude for Excel, to more subscribers. Opus 4.5 will be able to showcase its multitasking prowess in these products as users can provide AI agents with parallel tasks in their browser or in their spreadsheets.

Opus 4.5 also brings some memory upgrades to the AI model which will now give users the ability to chat without limits. Clause will now summarize earlier conversations and will allow users to continue a single chat thread for as long as they'd like.

Rocky Linux 10.1 is officially available for general use, bringing key features like systemd soft reboots and a massive refresh of developer toolchains. This release comes with updated installation media, cloud images, and live images.

Netflix giveth and Netflix taketh away. Yes, it's the end of November and that means the world's biggest streaming giant must shed some movies and TV shows to make way for all the new good stuff coming in December. That means now's the time for you to check your watchlist for any of the titles below to make sure to get them in before they're gone.

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

The Champions League group stage is taking shape, with Liverpool looking strong after winning three of their opening four games. They've really struggled for form of late however, so PSV Eindhoven will come into this fixture with a lot of confidence.

If you want to watch Liverpool vs. PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Liverpool vs. PSV Eindhoven?

Liverpool vs. PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Nov. 26. This fixture takes place at Anfield.

How to watch Liverpool vs. PSV Eindhoven for free

Liverpool vs. PSV Eindhoven is available to live stream for free on RTÉ Player.

RTÉ Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Ireland, meaning you can unblock RTÉ Player to stream the Champions League for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Liverpool vs. PSV Eindhoven 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 RTÉ Player

5. Watch Liverpool vs. PSV Eindhoven 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 Liverpool vs. PSV Eindhoven (plus more Champions League fixtures) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RTÉ Player?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including Ireland

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Watch Liverpool vs. PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

Even if it's not the most popular opinion, once Halloween is over, the Christmas season begins. The internet has already taken to showing off their holiday decor, and two Christmas items at The Home Depot have already gone viral, and it's not even Thanksgiving yet. Ahead of Black Friday 2025, the internet is buzzing about the Home Depot's Grand Duchess Twinkling Balsam Fir Christmas tree and a festive R2-D2.

Sadly, both are already sold out, as the Home Depot Black Friday sale has been going strong all week.

All hope is not lost, however. On The Home Depot's website, you can sign up for restock notifications so you can get alerts about the most sought-after Christmas decor. Here's everything to know about The Home Depot's Grand Duchess Twinkling Balsam Fir and Christmas R2-D2.

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Among artificial Christmas Trees, the gold standard are Balsam Hill trees, which are exceptional models with full statures that will make you believe they're the real thing. But here's the thing — they cost over $1,000. The Home Depot is coming for Balsam Hill's crown with its far more affordable Grand Duchess tree.

The internet is going crazy for The Home Depot Grand Duchess Twinkling Balsam Fir 7.5-foot tree. It comes with built-in lights for a round-the-clock light show that changes color at your command. It's no wonder the Grand Duchess went viral; its full boughs emulate the grandeur of Balsam Hill's trees but at a fraction of the cost. When it's available, this tree is priced at just $347.

TikTokers are excitedly convincing each other to swing for the Grand Duchess this holiday season, but I've seen some people saying even this tree is too expensive.

I know $347 may seem like a lot to spend on a Christmas Tree, but it's actually a steal if you care about quality. In another life, I tested artificial Christmas trees, and I learned that you get what you pay for. The more you spend, the more realistic the trees look — that's how Balsam Hill has stayed so successful despite their expensive trees.

So, for a tree that measures up to the best-of-the-best, the 7.5-foot-tall Grand Duchess tree is actually a holiday bargain. Unfortunately, many people have already realized that, which is why the tree is now sold out. However, you can sign up for restocks on the tree, which will hopefully be back in stock before Christmas.

What's the best alternative to the viral Grand Duchess Christmas tree? The Home Depot has a similar 7.5-foot tree in the same Home Decorator's Collection, which is still in stock in-store and online — the

Opens in a new window Credit: Home Depot The Home Depot Elegant Twinkling Grand Fir 7.5-foot Christmas Tree $399 at Home Depot
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The other viral Christmas decor from The Home Depot is for the nerds (complimentary, of course.) Star Wars fans can live out their dreams of meeting R2-D2 with this fully animated Christmas-themed model. It's an indoor decoration with five different sound effects, an LED head, and head movements to bring it to life.

This Christmas, R2-D2 is part of The Home Depot's Star Wars Christmas collection, but it's maybe the most sought-after piece in the line-up. In a viral video from Pixelated Erica, she had to travel all over to find the Christmas R2-D2 in stock, and unfortunately, it's still sold out in most places. All that to say, you can sign up for a restock notification so you can one day get your hands on the Christmas R2-D2.

And, if you have your heart set on a Star Wars Christmas decoration, the giant animatronic Christmas Chewbacca is still in stock.

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There's a common misconception about what the Archive feature in Google Photos actually does. It isn't a delete button, it doesn't recover space in your Google account, and it doesn't make images private. It's purely a way of decluttering your main Photos timeline, and it's actually pretty useful.

When it comes to gaming keyboards, Hall Effect and TMR are the ultimate choice. They offer the lowest latency, let you adjust the actuation point, and include a range of gaming-focused features that give you a real edge in games. Hall Effect keyboards are often expensive, with many models costing over $100.

A glance at the best Black Friday deals at Amazon Best Apple deal Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $479 (save $120) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Star Wars: 'The Phantom Menace' Mos Espa Podrace Dioarma 75380 $50.99 at Amazon (save $19.90) Get Deal Best Kindle deal Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) $124.99 (save $35) Get Deal Best portable power station deal Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $349 (save $450) Get Deal Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Black or Smoke White) $298 (save $131) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) $199 (save $50) Get Deal Best Amazon device deal Amazon Echo Pop $21.99 (save $18) Get Deal Best TV deal Insignia 75-inch QF QLED 4K Fire TV $399.99 at Amazon (save $250) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Roborock Saros 10R $999.99 at Amazon (save $600) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja Slushi $421.68 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal

Black Friday falls on Nov. 28 this year, but that doesn't mean you need to wait until after pumpkin pie to shop. Amazon's official Black Friday sale has been underway since Nov. 20, and we're seeing a bunch of epic deals. Some of our favorite products from Bose, Apple, Anker, and Lego are on sale, in addition to Amazon devices like Kindles and the Echo lineup, plus discounts on some of our favorite gifts for 2025.

A majority of Amazon Black Friday deals are record-low prices that match or beat the deals we saw during October Prime Day. See the evidence for yourself by plugging the URL into camelcamelcamel, the Mashable shopping team's secret weapon to finding the lowest prices at Amazon.

SEE ALSO: 20+ of the best Black Friday streaming deals live: HBO Max, Apple TV+, Spotify, and more

With speedy Prime shipping, shopping Amazon's sale early could get some of your items to your doorstep before Thanksgiving even starts.

We'll be updating this page with new Amazon Black Friday deals as they drop, so keep checking back through the end of Cyber Weekend. Of course, it's worth checking out the best deals from competing retailers like Target, Best Buy, and Walmart to make sure you're getting the best deal (we curate our lists to only include deals that are the actual best ones across retailers). If you don't feel like scrolling through all of that, you can keep up with the utmost best deals across the internet with our live deals tracker or get them texted straight to your phone.

Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $479 at Amazon
$599 Save $120   Get Deal Why we like it

If you need a desktop upgrade, this is hands-down the best value you can get right now. The new Mac mini packs the M4 chip into a tiny 5-inch box, and Apple finally upped the starting RAM to 16GB (instead of the stingy 8GB of the past). That means it can actually handle heavy multitasking right out of the box.

Honorable mention: Apple deals are going hard this Black Friday. The AirPods 4 with ANC just hit a record-low price of $99.99, but they're flying off the shelves. We've seen them sell out once at Amazon already, so if they're sold out for you, you can also grab them for $99.99 at Target. These give the entry-level AirPods (currently on sale for $69.99) the nice addition of ANC, which performed so well that it earned these buds a coveted Mashable Choice Award.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC.

More Black Friday Apple deals at Amazon

AirTags

• Apple AirTag — $17.97 $29 (save $11.03)

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

Apple Pencil

• Apple Pencil (USB-C) — $49 $79 (save $30)

• Apple Pencil Pro — $94.99 $129 (save $35)

MacBooks

• Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $479 $599 (save $120)

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $749 $999 (save $200)

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $949 $1,199 (save $250)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $949 $1,199 (save $250)

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,399 (save $200)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,444 $1,599 (save $250)

iPads

• Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $274 $349 (save $75)

• Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $399 $499 (save $100)

• Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $429 $499 (save $70)

• Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $449 $599 (save $150)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $649 $799 (save $50)

• Apple iPad Pro (M5, 11 inch) — $899 $999 (save $100)

AirPods

• Apple AirPods 4 — $69 $129 (save $60)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $219.99 $249 (save $19.01)

• Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $399.99 $549 (save $149.01)

Best Lego deal Lego Star Wars: 'The Phantom Menace' Mos Espa Podrace Diorama 75380 $50.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $29.00   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

As the year comes to a close, another heartbreaking handful of Legos are set to retire. The Mos Espa Podrace diorama from The Phantom Menace is one of them, so now is your last chance not only to find it in stock at all, but for nearly $20 off its usual price. This set is a best-seller for a reason: You get the full canyon in Tatooine scene, models of both Anakin's Podracer and Subulba's Podracer, and a special 25th anniversary plaque with a quote from Qui-Gon Jinn. It's nostalgia in brick form that any Star Wars fan should have in their collection.

More Black Friday Lego deals

• Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 — $17.99 $34.99 (save $17)

• Lego Jurassic World Dinosaur Fossils: T Rex Skull 76964 — $24.99 $39.99 (save $15)

• Lego Disney Frozen Advent Calendar 2025 — $26.99 $44.99 (save $18)

• Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2025 — $31.49 $44.99 (save $13.50)

• Lego Christmas Table Decoration — $33.40 $39.99 (save $6.59)

• Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)

• Lego Friends Space Research Rover — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)

• 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)

• Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees — $44.99 $64.99 (save $20)

• Lego Harry Potter Thestral Family 76458 — $48.99 $69.99 (save $21)

• Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table — $62.99 $89.99 (save $27)

• Lego Disney and Pixar Up House — $37.70 $59.99 (save $22.29)

• Lego Star Wars: Millennium Falcon 'A New Hope' 25th anniversary model — $67.97 $84.99 (save $17.02)

• Lego Duplo Peppa Pig Grandpa Pig’s Garden and Greenhouse — $71.99 $89.99 (save $18)

• Lego Ideas Tuxedo Cat 21349 — $80 $99.99 (save $19.99)

• Lego Disney Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Cottage — $175.99 $219.99 (save $44)

Best Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $124 at Amazon
$159 Save $35   Get Deal Why we like it

Down at a record-low price, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is Mashable's favorite Kindle. It can get up to 12 weeks of battery life before you'll need to recharge, and the 16GB storage gives plenty of room for downloaded books. Gift it to the reader in your life or snag one for yourself to stay entertained during holiday travel. It's also fully waterproof, so you can take it along to the pool or on your tropical winter vacation.

More Kindle deals

• Amazon Kindle (16GB) — $79.99 $109.99 (save $30)

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids — $134.99 $179.99 (save $45)

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50)

• Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80)

• Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids (16GB) — $189.99 $269.99 (save $80)

• Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB)— $229.99 $279.99 (save $50)

• Amazon Kindle Scribe (64GB) — $309.99 $449.99 (save $140)

Best Amazon device deal Amazon Echo Pop $21.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $18.00   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Echo Pop.

It’s a known fact of the universe that Amazon devices get serious discounts on Black Friday (and Prime Day, for that matter). If you haven't picked up a smart speaker yet, or just need one for a random room like the laundry room or guest bath, we recommend the Echo Pop. It’s currently $21.99, which is 45% off its regular price. Unlike the spherical Echo Dot, the Pop has a flat front that makes it fit way better on shallow shelves or crowded nightstands. It’s the perfect low-stakes way to add Alexa to another corner of your house without spending "real" money.

More Black Friday Amazon device deals

• Amazon Fire TV Stick HD — $17.99 $34.99 (save $17)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)

• Echo Pop Kids — $21.99 $49.99 (save $28)

• Echo Dot — $31.99 $49.99 (save $18)

• Echo Dot Kids — $31.99 $49.99 (save $18)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25)

• Amazon Fire HD 8 (32GB) — $54.99 $99.99 (save $45)

• Amazon Fire 7 Kids (16GB) — $54.99 $109.99 (save $55)

• Amazon Fire 7 Kids (32GB) — $59.99 $129.99 (save $70)

• Amazon Fire HD 10 — $79.99 $179.99 (save $100)

• Amazon Fire TV Cube — $89.99 $139.99 (save $50)

• Echo Hub — $119.99 $179.99 (save $60)

• Echo Frames — $114.99 $299.99 (save $185)

• Amazon Echo Show 11 — $194.99 $219.99 (save $25)

• Amazon Echo Show 15 — $254.99 $299.99 (save $45)

Best portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $349 at Amazon
$799 Save $450   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2.

The new Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is one of my favorite portable power stations to hit the market this year. Anker's new Gen 2 models focus on portability, and the C1000 Gen 2 is shockingly easy to carry around at 25 pounds. It's a great model for taking to the campground or keeping in the garage in case of power outages. Thanks to Amazon's Black Friday sale, this model is down to a new record low.

More Black Friday portable power station deals

• Jackery Explorer 300 — $159 $279 (save $120)

• Bluetti Elite 30 V2 — $189.05 $239 (save $49.95)

• Anker Solix C300 — $199.99 $299 (save $99.01)

• Anker Solix C800 — $299 $599 (save $300)

• Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — $349 $799 (save $450)

• Ecloflow Delta 3 — $378 $599 (save $221)

• Bluetti Elite 100 V2 — $394.99 $799 (save $404.01)

• DJI Power 1000 V2 — $399 $799 (save $400)

• Anker Solix C1000 — $397 $799 (save $402)

• Bluetti AC180 — $409 $699 (save $290)

• Anker Solix F1500 — $499 $1,399 (save $900)

• Anker Solix EverFrost 2 Cooler (40 liter) — $598.49 $899.99 (save $301.50)

• Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 — $699 $1,499 (save $800)

• DJI Power 2000 — $699 $1,299 (save $600)

• Ecoflow Delta 3 Ultra — $999 $1,399 (save $400)

Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Black or Smoke White) $299
$429 Save $130   Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones (2nd Gen).

If you're looking for the most comfortable noise-cancelling headphones on the market, you want the Bose QuietComfort Ultra. As long as you're cool with black or white, they're on sale for $298. Since we spend plenty of the day listening to music, podcasts, or streaming YouTube, there's good reason to invest in a super comfortable pair. Of course, they'll make for a special gift this holiday season, or consider it a gift of self-care to get yourself through holiday travel.

More Black Friday headphones deals

• Soundcore by Anker Q20i — $37.99 $69.99 (save $32)

• JBL Tune 770NC — $79.95 $149.95 (save $70)

• Sennheiser Accentum — $99.95 $189.95 (save $90)

• Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds — $107.99 $179.99 (save $72)

• Beats Solo 4 — $129.99 $199.95 (save $69.96)

• Bose QuietComfort Earbuds — $129 $179 (save $50)

• Sennheiser Accentum Plus — $149.95 $249.95 (save $100)

• Sony WH-1000XM4 — $159.99 $349.99 (save $190)

• Bose QuietComfort headphones — $199 $349 (save $150)

• Nothing Headphone (1) — $239 $299 (save $60)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 — $248 $399.99 (save $151.99)

• Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e — $270.02 $399 (save $128.98)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) — $399 $449 (save $50)

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

• Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Over-Ear Headphones — $515 $699 (save $184)

Black Friday earbuds deals

• Anker Soundcore P30i — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)

• Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation — $34.99 $119.99 (save $95)

• JBL Tune Buds — $39.95 $99.95 (save $60)

• JBL Tune Buds 2 — $49.95 $109.95 (save $60)

• EarFun Air Pro 4 — $53.19 $79.99 (save $26.80)

• Raycon Everyday Earbuds — $55.99 $79.99 (save $24)

• Nothing Ear (a) — $59 $109 (save $50)

• Samsung Galaxy Buds FE — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)

• Sony WF-C710N — $78 $129.99 (save $51.99)

• Skullcandy Method 360 ANC — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)

• Nothing Ear — $89 $149 (save $60)

• Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro — $89.99 $149.99 (save $60)

• Google Pixel Buds 2a — $99 $129 (save $30)

• JBL Tour Pro 2 — $106.44 $249.95 (save $143.51)

• Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $99.99 $179 (save $79.01)

• Bose QuietComfort earbuds — $129 $179 (save $50)

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

• Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro — $159.99 $249.99 (save $90)

• Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 — $168.99 $229 (save $60.01)

• Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 — $199.95 $249.99 (save $50.04)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 — $216 $299 (save $83)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $219.99 $249.99 (save $30)

• Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 — $222.99 $299.99 (save $77)

• Sony WF-1000XM5 — $228 $329.99 (save $101.99)

• Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 — $349 $499 (save $150)

Best smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) $199.99 at Amazon
$249 Save $49.01   Get Deal Why we like it

The Apple Watch SE 3 earns the top spot on Mashable's list of the best smartwatches. The SE 3 is the first SE model to come with an always-on display. Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth wrote, "In addition to its gorgeous OLED display, it has the same S10 chip inside the Ultra 3, the same water resistance as the Series 11, and all the necessary features you're looking for in a smartwatch." All of that now comes in at under $200 thanks to this Black Friday sale at Amazon.

More Black Friday smartwatch deals

• CMF Nothing Watch 3 Pro — $79 $99 (save $20)

• Fitbit Charge 6 — $99.95 $159.95 (save $60.95)

• Fitbit Ace LTE — $99.95 $179.95 (save $80)

• Fitbit Versa 4 — $119.95 $199.95 (save $80)

• Garmin Bounce Kids Smartwatch — $119.99 $149.99 (save $30)

• Garmin Vivoactive 5 — $195.95 $210.02 (save $14.07)

• Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm, WiFi) — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)

• Garmin vívoactive 6 — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50)

• Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) — $309.99 $429 (save $120.99)

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm, Bluetooth) — $309.99 $379.99 (save $70)

• Garmin Venu 3S (41mm) — $349.99 $449.99 (save $100)

• Google Pixel Watch 4 — $349.99 $449.99 (save $100)

• Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) — $599 $799 (save $200)

• Garmin fēnix 8 — $849.99 $1,099.99 (save $250)

Black Friday TV deals at Amazon Insignia 75-inch QF QLED 4K Fire TV $399.99 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $250   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

When you think of TVs on sale at Amazon, you probably think of Amazon's own Fire TVs. You're half right: The best Fire TV deal at Amazon is a Fire TV, but it's actually an Insignia (a Best Buy brand). At just $399.99 after a 38% discount, this 75-inch Insignia QLED is the cheapest 75-inch QLED TV we've seen across all Black Friday TV deals so far — that's almost $200 cheaper than the non-QLED 75-inch version of Amazon's Omni TV. And why would you settle when you could bring home the boosted quantum dot brightness for watching in the daytime?

More Black Friday TV deals43-inch TVs

• Hisense 43-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $177.99 $209.99 (save $32)

• Amazon 43-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV — $229.99 $439.99 (save $210)

• Amazon 43-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $249.99 $329.99 (save $80)

50- to 55-inch TVs

• Amazon 50-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV — $279.99 $469.99 (save $190)

• Amazon 50-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $329.99 $399.99 (save $70)

• Amazon 55-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV — $349.99 $499.99 (save $150)

• Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $399.99 $459.99 (save $60)

• Amazon 55-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV — $694.99 $819.99 (save $125)

65-inch TVs

• Amazon 65-inch Omni 4K Fire TV — $449.99 $669.99 (save $220)

• Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $547.99 $847.99 (save $300)

• Sony 65-inch Bravia 2 II 4K TV — $598 $799.99 (save $201.99)

• Samsung 65-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $697.99 $897.99 (save $200)

• Roku 65-inch Pro Series Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $797.99 $1,199.99 (save $402)

• TCL 65-inch QM7K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $797.99 $999.99 (save $201)

• Hisense 65-Inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV — $897.99 $1,297.99 (save $400)

• TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $897.99 $1,499.99 (save $602)

• Hisense 65-inch U8 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,498 (save $500.01)

• Samsung 65-inch The Frame Pro Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $1,597.99 $2,097.99 (save $500)

75-inch TVs and up

• Hisense 75-inch QD7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $597.99 $799.99 (save $202)

• Roku 75-inch Pro Series Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,699.99 (save $702)

• Amazon 75-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV — $1,289.99 $1,499.99 (save $210)

• Hisense 75-inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV — $1,297.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,202)

• Samsung 75-inch The Frame Pro Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $1,997.99 $2,997.99 (save $1,000)

85-inch TVs and up

• Samsung 85-inch Q6F QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,297.99 (save $300)

• Hisense 85-Inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV — $1,797.99 $2,049.99 (save $222)

• Hisense 98-inch QD5 QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $2,299.99 (save $1,300)

• Hisense 100-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV — $1,299.99 $1,999.99 (save $700)

Black Friday robot vacuum deals at Amazon Roborock Saros 10R $999.99 at Amazon
$1,599.99 Save $600   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

This Black Friday season marks the very first time the Roborock Saros 10R has dropped below $1,000, so senior shopping reporter Leah Stodart can't help but recommend it to people — considering the Saros 10R was her favorite robot vacuum that she's ever tested for most of 2025, and is still the best robot vacuum mop combo when it comes to corner and edge mopping. (In Reddit threads about which robot vacuum everyone is looking to buy this Black Friday, the Saros 10R is mentioned multiple times.)

At 22,000 Pa of suction power, the Saros 10R is also one of the most powerful robot vacs you'll find on sale this season. Plus, the livestream pet camera will quickly become a daily staple in the routines of busy pet parents.

More Black Friday robot vacuum deals

Robot vacuum and mop combos

• Yeedi C12 Plus with self-empty station — $237.49 $399.99 (save $162.50)

• Roborock Q8 Max — $169.99 $259.99 (save $90)

• Dreame D20 Plus with self-empty station — $249.99 $399.99 (save $150)

• Roborock Q10 S5+ with self-empty station — $259.99 $549.99 (save $290)

• 3i G10+ with dust compression — $229.99 $449.99 (save $220)

• Mova E40 Ultra with self-empty and mop washing station — $349 $499 (save $150)

• Narwal Freo Pro with self-empty and mop washing station — $359.99 $699.99 (save $340)

• iRobot Roomba 405 with self-empty and mop washing station — $399 $499 (save $100)

• Roborock Qrevo with self-empty and mop washing station — $349.99 $649.99 (save $400)

• 3i P10 Ultra with self-empty and mop washing station — $449.99 $1,099.99 (save $650)

• Eufy X10 Pro Omni with self-empty and mop washing station — $499.99 $899.99 (save $400)

• Shark PowerDetect NeverTouch Pro self-empty and mop washing station — $599.99 $889.99 (save $400)

• Dreame X40 Ultra with self-empty and mop washing station — $499.99 $1,199.99 (save $700)

• Roborock Qrevo Curv S5X with self-empty and mop washing station — $649.99 $1,149.99 (save $500)

• Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra with self-empty and mop washing station — $799.99 $1,299.99 (save $500)

• Roborock Qrevo CurvX with self-empty and mop washing station — $849.99 $1,499.99 (save $650)

• Dreame X50 Ultra with self-empty and mop washing station — $799.99 $1,599.99 (save $800)

• Roborock Saros Z70 self-empty and mop washing station — $1,299.99 $2,599 (save $1,299.01)

Robot vacuums that don't mop

• iRobot Roomba 105 — $149 $299.99 (save $150.99)

• Shark AI Ultra with self-empty dock — $249.99 $599 (save $349.01)

• Eufy E20 3-in-1 robot vacuum and stick vacuum with self-empty dock — $297.49 $649.99 (save $202.50)

Black Friday kitchen deals Ninja Slushi professional frozen drink maker (88-ounce) $421.68 at Amazon
  Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Ninja Slushi is a blast in any season — frozen margs in any flavor you want when it's hot, apple cider slush or gingerbread frappé when it's chilly. (Mashable Senior Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart loves her Slushi, and so do all of her friends.) A year after the first Slushi came out, Ninja released two larger capacity versions in a few fun colors. The 88-ounce model on sale for $269.99 at Amazon can make a slightly bigger batch than the original 72-ounce model, which is on sale for $249.99 at Walmart. $20 more for extra beverages and a chic green build? Sold. (If you want the purple one, it's $269.99 at Target.)

More Black Friday kitchen deals

• Magic Bullet blender — $27.99 $49.99 (save $22)

• Chefman Everything Maker and pizza oven — $44.99 $59.99 (save $15)

• Instant Pot Vortex 6-in-1 air fryer (4-quart) — $59.99 $89.99 (save $30)

• Instant Pot Duo 9-in-1 multicooker (6-quart) — $59.99 $139.99 (save $80)

• Cuisinart ice cream maker — $67.95 $129.95 (save $62)

• Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro (8.5-quart) — $99.99 $169.99 (save $70)

• Ninja Mega Kitchen System blender and food processor — $99.99 $219.99 (save $120)

• Wacaco Picopresso Portable Espresso Maker — $103.92 $129 (save $25.08)

• Instant Pot Pro Plus WiFi 10-in-1 multicooker (6-quart) — $159.95 $229.99 (save $70.05)

• Airthereal Revive electric kitchen composter — $159.99 $349.99 (save $190)

• Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 portable glass air fryer — $159.95 $179.99 (save $20.05)

• Bartesian Duet cocktail machine and margarita maker — $199 $279 (save $80)

• Chefman Indoor Pizza Oven — $199 $499.99 (save $80)

• Ninja 12-in-1 Smart Double Oven with FlexDoor — $249.99 $429.99 (save $150.05)

• Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine — $499.95 $699.99 (save $200)

• Ninja Luxe Café Pro Series espresso, drip coffee, and cold brew machine — $599.95 $749.99 (save $180)

• De'Longhi La Specialista Touch Espresso Machine — $699.95 $999.95 (save $300)

Best Black Friday outdoor deal LifeStraw $9.49 at Amazon
$19.95 Save $10.46   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

If there's one thing Mashable readers love buying on Black Friday, it’s the LifeStraw. It’s a staple of every major sales event, and for good reason. Right now, it’s back down to its Prime Day price of $9.99, which is typically the lowest it goes all year (it's usually around $20). Even if you aren't an avid hiker, this is a must-have for your home emergency kit or bug-out bag. It filters out 99.999999 percent of waterborne bacteria and parasites, so you can drink directly from a stream (or a sketchy tap) safely. At $10, it’s the ultimate practical stocking stuffer.

More early Black Friday outdoor deals Drones and action cameras

• Holy Stone Mini Drone — $33.99 $39.99 (save $6)

• DJI Osmo Action 4 (standard combo) — $209 $299 (save $90)

• GoPro HERO13 — $319 $429.99 (save $110.99)

• Holy Stone HS720G drone bundle — $191.99 $239.99 (save $48)

• GoPro Hero12 Black — $299 $369.99 (save $70.99 + get a free $24.01 Amazon credit)

• DJI Mini 4K drone combo — $309 $389 (save $80)

• Insta360 GO Ultra Standard Bundle — $379.99 $449.99 (save $70)

• DJI Osmo 360 Camera Adventure Combo — $454.99 $699.99 (save $245)

• Insta360 X5 Action Camera — $464.99 $549.99 (save $85)

Other outdoor gear

• Yeti Rambler 30-ounce Tumbler — $28 $40 (save $12)

• Coleman 1000L LED Lantern — $42.74 $53.49 (save $10.75)

• Klymit Static V2 Inflatable Sleeping Pad — $49.98 $69.99 (save $20.01)

• Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 speaker — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)

• Rumpl Original Puffy Blanket — $74.96 $99.95 (save $24.99)

• JBL Flip 6 — $99.95 $129.95 (save $30)

• HydroFlask Day Escape Soft Cooler (26-liter) — $134.96 $179.95 (save $44.99)

• Cuisinart Cleanburn Smokeless Fire Pit — $195.49 $249.99 (save $54.50)

• Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)

• Ooni Karu 12 Multi-Fuel outdoor pizza oven — $348.95 $399 (save $50.05)

• Bote Hangout Suite Floating Chair (two pack) — $395 $450 (save $55)

• Solo Stove Yukon 2.0 — $399.98 $499.99 (save $100.01)

• Bote Breeze Aero Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board — $499.99 $779 (save $279.01)

Beauty tech deals

• Philips Sonicare 4100 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush — $29.96 $49.96 (save $20)

• Laifen Hair Dryer SE — $97.99 $139.99 (save $42)

• Suri 2.0 Sonic Electric Toothbrush — $107.99 $135 (save $27.01)

• Laifen Swift Hair Dryer — $110.49 $169.99 (save $59.50)

• Dreame AirStyle Pro — $179.99 $399.99 (save $220)

• Shark FlexStyle — $199 $349.99 (save $150.99)

• Braun Smart IPL Silk·Expert Pro 5 — $379.94 $349.99 (save $90.05)

• Dyson Supersonic Nural — $399 $549 (save $150)

• Dyson Airwrap i.d. — $499.99 $649.99 (save $150)

• Shark CryoGlow and FlexFusion bundle — $499.99 $699.98 (save $199.99)

Bluetooth tracker deals

• UGREEN FineTrack — $9.49 $16.59 (save $6.10)

• Eufy Security by Anker — $9.99 $19.99 (save $10)

• Tile by Life360 Slim — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)

• Tile by Life360 Essentials (4-pack) — $52.99 $74.99 (save $22)

• Tile by Life360 Pro (4-pack) — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)

Surge protectors protect your devices from sudden spikes in voltage caused by electrical storms, power outages, or other power-hungry devices on the same circuit. Unfortunately, these safeguards don’t last forever.

Walmart's official Black Friday sale is on, and it runs through Nov. 30. We've combed through the latest drop of doorbusters, compared the options to competitors, and have handpicked a list of the worthwhile Walmart Black Friday deals to snag — before they sell out.

Walmart's Black Friday deals at a glance: GET ALL THE PERKS 1-Year Walmart+ Membership $49 (Save $49) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Apple AirPods 4 $69 (save $60.99) Get Deal Best TV deal Hisense 75-inch H5 QLED 4K Roku TV $378 (save $121) Get Deal Best Stick Vacuum Deal Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum Cleaner $399.99 (save $330) Get Deal Best PlayStation deal PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Console (1TB) $449 (save $40) Get Deal BEST KITCHEN DEAL Magic Bullet Essential Blender with To-Go Lid $15 (save $24.99) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Roborock Qrevo Series Robot Vacuum and Mop $459.99 (save $290) Get Deal Best laptop deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $549 (save $100) Get Deal Best Carpet Cleaner Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner $78.97 (save $44.62) Get Deal

Walmart is no longer in early Black Friday mode. The retailer's official Black Friday sale kicked off on Tuesday, Nov. 25 — which feels early until you remember that Target's official sale started on Nov. 23, and Best Buy's even earlier on Nov. 20. Walmart definitely brings the doorbusters to make up for that time, though: We're already seeing some jaw-dropping record-low prices, like the Apple AirPods 4 on sale for $69, the M1 MacBook Air for $549, the Lego Star Wars Executor Super Star Destroyer for $40, and Magic Bullets for just $15 a pop.

SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Get live updates on the latest sales, doorbusters, and deal drops

We're keeping daily tabs on Walmart's Black Friday sale through its online-only Cyber Monday sale on Dec. 1:

Best Walmart Black Friday TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch H5 QLED 4K Roku TV $378 at Walmart
$499 Save $121   Get Deal Why we like it

Walmart officially has the cheapest 75-inch QLED TV of Black Friday so far. The 75-inch Hisense H5 QLED TV bumps the previous winner (the $399.99 75-inch Insignia QF QLED at Amazon) to second place by $20 and some change. If you're a Roku TV person over a Fire TV person anyway, this Hisense is such a no-brainer upgrade. Compared to a regular LED TV, the QLED difference in brightness and color saturation will be palpable the first time you try to watch anything in a sunlit room.

More Black Friday TV deals at Walmart43 inches and under

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

50 to 55 inches

• Hisense 55-inch H5 LED 4K TV — $168 $278 (save $110)

65 inches

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

• Hisense 65-inch Canvas QLED 4K TV — $885 $1,297.99 (save $4120.99)

• LG 65-inch C5 Series OLED 4K TV — $1,396.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,103)

75 inches

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

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

85 inches and up

• TCL 98-inch Q Series QLED 4K TV — $998 $1,798 (save $800)

Black Friday gaming console deals at Walmart

• PlayStation 5 Slim Disc (1TB) — $509.99 $549.99 (save $40)

Best laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $549 at Walmart
$649 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

The M1 MacBook Air is the cheapest Apple laptop we recommend. It's quiet, sleek, super portable, and way faster than similarly priced Chromebooks. Walmart almost always has it on sale for $599 (regularly $649), so we were looking for an even deeper Black Friday discount. Our wish was granted: It's now just $549, or 15% off.

More Black Friday laptop deals at Walmart

• Acer Chromebook 315 (Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $109 $209 (save $120)

• Asus Vivobook Go 15 (Intel i3-N305, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS) — $219 $349.99 (save $130.99)

• HP Laptop 15 (Intel Core i5-1334U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $299 $589.99 (save $290.99)

• HP OmniBook 5 (Intel Core Ultra 7 255U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $479 $979.99 (save $500.99)

• Acer Nitro V 15 (Intel Core i5-13420H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $599 $929 (save $330)

Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $69 at Walmart
$129 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

This AirPods deal is keeping us on our toes. We were already satisfied when Walmart dropped the AirPods 4 to a record low of $79.99 on Nov. 20, but as of Nov. 25, another $10.99 has been shaved off. How often do you get to say that the latest (non-Pro) AirPods are almost 50% off? Almost never, so bag these before they disappear.

More earbuds and headphones deals

• JBL Tune 520BT On-Ear Headphones — $29.95 $59.95 (save $30)

• 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)

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

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

Best robot 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 at Walmart

• 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

• Lego Star Wars: Executor Super Star Destroyer 75356 — $40 $69.99 (save $29.99)

• Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table 21265 — $40 $89.99 (save $49.99)

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

• Bluey Light Up Kids Scooter — $15 $34.99 (save $19.99)

• 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 — $79.95 $99.99 (save $20.04)

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

Best 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 — $17.97 $29 (save $11.03)

• 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 (72 oz) — $229 $299 (save $70)

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

The best Black Friday Ninja deals at a glance Best Ninja air fryer deal Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer $159.95 plus get a free spatula and Crispi container (save $20.40 plus $48 worth of free items) Get Deal Best Ninja Creami deal Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl 13-in-1 Ice Cream and Soft Serve Maker $229.99 (save $120 with code DAY4) Get Deal Best Ninja Slushi deal Ninja Slushi $269.99 (save $80 plus $48 worth of free items) Get Deal Best Ninja blender deal Ninja Mega Kitchen System Blender and Food Processor (BL770) $99.99 (save $120) Get Deal

Just about every major retailer has gotten in on the Ninja appliance deal action this Black Friday — and not gonna lie, the deals were pretty mid. But SharkNinja's official website has swooped in with an absolutely phenomenal Black Friday sale. Not only are big-name Ninja gadgets like the Ninja Creami Scoop and Swirl, Ninja Slushi, Ninja Crispi, and Ninja Luxe Café on sale at record-low prices, but SharkNinja is throwing in a free gift with most of them.

It's not just some shoddy free $15 accessory, either. From insulated margarita glasses and travel mugs to a whole Ninja blender for free, these free gifts are all between $48 and $148 in value. (Shark vacuums and Shark hair tools come with awesome free stuff too, BTW.)

SEE ALSO: What time Black Friday sales start for Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and more

Though there's no question that the actual SharkNinja website is the best place to buy Ninja products on sale for Black Friday, there are still an overwhelming amount of deals to keep track of. We've pulled out the very best Ninja Black Friday deals as of Nov. 26 for super easy comparison. We’ve tested most of these products, so we know when a price drop is genuinely worth your money.

Best Ninja air fryer deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer $159.95 at SharkNinja
$179.99 Save $20.04 Comes with a free spatula and Crispi container ($48 value) Get Deal Why we like it

It's been tricky to find a deal on the unique portable Ninja Crispi air fryer. The best we were getting was a measly $20 off (just an 11% discount) at Amazon — that is, until SharkNinja sweetened the deal by matching that sale price, and throwing in a free spatula and extra glass Crispi container for free. That's a $48 value for free, plus the $20 from the actual discount.

The Ninja Crispi is a Mashable fave and unlike any air fryer you've seen before. Rather than making you dump your fried food out from a basket or off of a tray, the Crispi air fries food directly in a grab-and-go glass container (just add a lid). The six-cup container is designed for personal meals (and can cook them in about seven minutes), while the four-quart container is large enough to cook a four-pound chicken and veggies in one go.

Fun bonus: The SharkNinja website has more color options than Amazon. Our favorite is Mango Clouds.

Best Ninja Creami deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Creami Scoop and Swirl ice cream amker $279.99 at SharkNinja
$349.99 Save $70 save $120 with code DAY4 Get Deal Why we like it

The daily promo code from SharkNinja's direct website just beat Amazon's sale price by a full $50. On Nov. 26, use code DAY4 to grab the Scoop and Swirl for $229.99 compared to $279.99 at Amazon.

Mashable shopping reporter Sam Mangino has tested just about every popular Ninja kitchen appliance that pops into your head. So take it from the expert when she declares the Ninja Swirl to be better and more fun than the original Creami. Even Oprah put it on the 2025 list of her favorite things.

The Swirl makes ultra-creamy yogurt like soft serve and doesn't require re-spins like the Creami, which primarily makes more hand-scooped-like ice cream. But any seasoned sweet toother could be in the mood for either depending on the day, making this Scoop and Swirl combo deal pretty unbeatable.

SEE ALSO: Testing the Ninja Slushi by making a frozen version of every drink I can think of More worthwhile Black Friday deals on Ninja appliancesAt SharkNinja

• Ninja Creami 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker — $179.99 $229.99 (save $50 and get a free baking sheet and four ice cream pints — a $74 value)

• Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill and Air Fryer with built-in thermometer — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100 and get a free XL Grill Crisper Basket and roasting rack — a $57 value)

• Ninja NeverDull 17-piece Premium Knife System — $229.99 $399.99 (save $170 and get a free Ninja Blast blender — a $64 value)

• Ninja French Door Premier Air Fryer and Convection Oven — $229.99 $279.99 (save $50 and get a free wireless thermometer — a $99 value)

• Ninja Slushi (88-ounce) — $269.99 $349.99 (save $80 and get a travel tote and four insulated margarita glasses for free — a $149 value)

• Ninja FrostVault Hard & Backpack Cooler Bundle — $299.99 $399.98 (save $99.99)

• Ninja Luxe Café Premiere 3-in-1 Espresso, Coffee, and Cold Brew Machine — $499.99 $599.99 (save $100 and get a free Knockbox and two Ninja Sip Perfect insulated travel mugs — a $122 value)

• Ninja Luxe Café 4-in-1 Espresso, Coffee, Cold Brew, and Hot Water Machine (emerald and gold) — $899.99 (not on sale, but comes with a free Knockbox, pitcher, and two Ninja Sip Perfect insulated travel mugs — a $165 value)

At Amazon

• Ninja Blast Portable Blender (BC151BK) — $49.98 $69.99 (save $20.01)

• Ninja Air Fryer Pro 5-quart (AF141) — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50)

• Ninja Mega Kitchen System Blender and Food Processor (BL770) — $99.99 $219.99 (save $120)

• Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 Dual Basket XL Air Fryer — $129.99 $249.99 (save $120)

• Ninja DualBrew Hot and Iced Coffee Maker — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)

• Ninja Combi All-in-One Slow Cooker, Oven, and Air Fryer — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80, beats SharkNinja's sale price by $10)

• Ninja Artisan Outdoor Pizza Oven — $199.95 $299.99 (save $100.05)

• Ninja Prestige Smart XL Countertop Air Fryer & Toaster Oven — $229.99 $399.99 (save $170)

At Target

• Ninja PossibleCooker Pro 8-in-1 Slow Cooker, Dutch Oven, Sous Vide, and Oven-Safe Pot — $99.99 $169.99 (save $70, sale no longer available at Amazon)

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is just around the corner, and if you're a loyal Spotify subscriber, then you're buzzing with that end-of-the-year excitement to see your music insights. But what if you're not entirely happy with how your year in listening has been?

SAVE UP TO $10/MONTH: Through Dec. 2, new and returning subscribers can score two months of Paramount+ Premium or Paramount+ Essential for just $2.99 per month. That's up to 77% in savings with this Black Friday deal.

Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ Premium $2.99 per month for two months (save $10/month) Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ Essential $2.99 per month for two months (save $5/month) Get Deal

The Paramount+ Black Friday 2025 deal is officially live and it's essentially just a copy-paste from last year. We weren't blown away by it then and we're equally enthused now. But alas, a deal is a deal, folks.

Through Dec. 2, new and returning subscribers can score two months of Paramount+ Premium or Paramount+ Essential for $2.99 per month. If you opt for the Essential plan, you'll save $5 per month or about 63% total. If you choose the Premium plan (which we highly recommend), you'll save $10 per month or about 77% total. Once the two-month promotional period ends, you'll automatically be charged the full price of whichever tier you select unless you cancel.

One thing to note is that Paramount+ is set to raise its prices on both plans as of Jan. 15, 2026. So, this could be your best opportunity to watch new Paramount Pictures theatrical releases (The Naked Gun, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning), Paramount+ Originals (Landman, Mayor of Kingstown), or Showtime hits (Yellowjackets, The Curse, The Chi), for cheap. Come January, it'll cost you $8.99 or $13.99 per month. We also highly suggest locking in an annual plan before the price hike hits if you want to save some extra dough.

Paramount+ is also home to local NFL AFC games on Sundays, UEFA Champions League matches, UFC (coming soon), CBS originals like Survivor and Ghosts, and old Nickelodeon and MTV shows. Personally, I'd sign up for the Premium plan over the Essential plan, as it also unlocks the full Showtime library and ad-free viewing.

Be sure to check out all the best Black Friday streaming deals for 2025.

SAVE $500: The Samsung 40-inch Odyssey G7 is on sale for $699.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's $500 off and the lowest-ever price for this popular model.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 40-inch Odyssey G7 $699.99 at Amazon
$1,199.99 Save $500   Get Deal

Black Friday deals are coming in hot and heavy. It can be difficult to keep your head above water, but we're doing our best to sort through the masses of offers to only bring you the very best discounts. Something that has been adundant in this year's Black Friday has been deals on gaming monitors. We've found record-low prices on top models from brands like Samsung and LG, and we suspect that there's more to come.

There's a lot to consider, but our favorite deal might be the Samsung 40-inch Odyssey G7 for $699.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's $500 off and the lowest-ever price for this popular model. It had already dropped to a new low price at the start of Amazon's sale, but that price just got cut again. Will it drop even lower? We would be surprised to see something this impressive fall any further, but you never know.

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The Samsung 40-inch Odyssey G7 supports VESA DisplayHDR 600 for stronger contrasts, deeper blacks, and brighter highlights, making sure you can actually see what you're doing in those dark moment. It has a 180Hz refresh rate and a near-instant 1ms GtG response time, so it can handle even the most demanding on gaming sessions.

Pick up this Samsung Odyssey G7 gaming monitor for its best-ever price in the Amazon Black Friday sale.

Best Black Friday tablet deals Best iPad deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, 128GB, WiFi) $449 (save $150) Get Deal Best Android tablet deal Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 (256GB, WiFi) $389.99 (save $160) Get Deal Best Amazon Fire tablet deal Amazon Fire Max 11 $189.99 (save $90) Get Deal

Black Friday is, without a doubt, the best time to buy tech. Prices drop on laptops, TVs, and tablets, which is perfect timing with the holidays fast approaching. If you're getting ready to buy the latter, a tablet, now is a great time. We just spent the past few months re-evaluating our guide to the best tablets, meaning these portable devices are front of mind. And most importantly, they're now on sale just in time for Black Friday.

SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Get live updates on the latest sales, doorbusters, and deal drops

There are a lot of tablets on sale, and even better, there are more than just iPads discounted. You can find devices from Samsung, Lenovo, and Amazon all on sale for hundreds off. Plus, we're pleased to see our very favorite Android tablet is on sale, too. These are the best tablet deals for Black Friday.

Best Black Friday iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, 128GB, WiFi) $449 at Amazon
$599 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like it

Most iPads are discounted ahead of Black Friday, but the best deal is on the iPad Air with M3 chip. We determined it's the best iPad for most people, with a superior processor to the basic iPad, allowing you to do any work task you'd do on a computer. But at $449, it's a fraction of the price of a laptop. It's currently $150 off of its $599 price tag, making it 25% off, one of the biggest discounts you'll find on any iPad for Black Friday.

More Black Friday iPad deals

• Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A16, 128GB, WiFi) — $274 $349 (save $75)

• Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14, 256GB, WiFi) — $349 $449 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Mini, 8.3-inch (A17, 128GB, WiFi) — $399 $499 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $649 $799 (save $150)

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $899 $999 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,199 $1,299 (save $100)

Best early Black Friday Android deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 (256GB, WiFi) $389.99 at Lenovo
$549.99 Save $160   Get Deal Why we like it

Perhaps my favorite discovery of 2025 is the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3, which convinced me that iPads aren't the only tablets worth buying. This small tablet is made for gaming, but it does an extremely good job at streaming in high definition and is the perfect size for travel. For Black Friday, it's down to $389.99, saving you $160 for a total of 29% off.

More Black Friday Android deals

• Lenovo Tab One (64GB, WiFi) — $89.99 $119.99 (save $30)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (64GB, WiFi) — $159.99 $329.99 (save $170)

• Lenovo Idea Tab (256GB, WiFi) — $179.99 $239.99 (save $60)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ Plus (128GB, WiFi) — $199 $269.99 (save $70.99)

• Google Pixel Tablet (128GB, WiFi) — $249 $399 (save $150)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 — $249.99 $349.99 (save $100)

• TCL Nxtpaper (256GB, WiFi) — $299.99 $469.99 (save $170)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE (128GB, WiFi) — $359.99 $499.99 (save $140)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ Plus (256GB, WiFi) — $779.99 $999.99 (save $220)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 (512GB, WiFi) — $829.99 $979.99 (save $150)

• Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (512GB, WiFi) — $1,119.99 $1,319.99 (save $200)

Best Black Friday Fire tablet deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire Max 11 $189.99 at Amazon
$279.99 Save $90   Get Deal Why we like it

Having tested my way through the latest tablets, I won't lie, Amazon Fire tablets are not my favorite. I think they fall behind the crowd in terms of processing power, plus Amazon's app store pales in comparison to Apple's or Google's. That being said, if you want a cheap tablet, look at the Amazon Fire tablet. There are bigger discounts to be had on Amazon's tablets, but I think the best tablet to shop from Amazon is the Fire Max 11, which offers the best speed and processing.

More Black Friday Fire tablet deals

• Amazon Fire HD 8 (32GB, WiFi) — $54.99 $99.99 (save $45)

• Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB, WiFi) — $69.99 $139.99 (save $70)

• Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro (32GB, WiFi) — $74.99 $149.99 (save $75)

KDE is officially announcing that the future Plasma 6.8 desktop environment release will be Wayland-exclusive. The platform will finally drop the decades-old X11 session. This is a massive change. After nearly three decades of running the KDE desktop on the X Server, the Plasma X11 session is gone.

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

The Champions League action continues this week with Pafos vs. Monaco. Both sides sit on five points after four games. The Cypriot side have surprised a lot of fans this season. Could they secure another victory at home?

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

When is Pafos vs. Monaco?

Pafos vs. Monaco in the Champions League kicks off at 5:45 p.m. GMT on Nov. 26. This fixture takes place at the Alphamega Stadium.

How to watch Pafos vs. Monaco for free

Pafos vs. Monaco is available to live stream for free on Virgin Media Player.

Virgin Media Player is geo-restricted to Ireland, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. 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 Pafos vs. Monaco 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 Pafos vs. Monaco for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.95 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 Pafos vs. Monaco (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. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Pafos vs. Monaco in the Champions League for free with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $100: The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM 256GB SSD) is on sale for just $549 during Walmart's 2025 Black Friday sale. It usually retails for $649, and this is its lowest price ever.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $549 at Walmart
$649 Save $100   Get Deal

All of Apple's MacBooks are on sale for dirt-cheap this Black Friday, and I'm partial to recommending that most people grab the latest M4 model: It's beautiful, blazing-fast, and only $749 in the 13-inch size (normally $999). But if your budget can't stretch that far, or you don't need that big of an upgrade, the M1 model is the cheapest option available in new condition. It's marked down to just $549 during Walmart's Black Friday sale, which runs through Nov. 30.

Walmart is Apple's exclusive retail partner for the M1 MacBook Air, and while it is technically listed with an MSRP of $649, I almost always see it on sale for $599 there. This special holiday deal of $100 off marks its biggest discount ever, and I wouldn't be shocked if it sold out at some point this Cyber Week. (The gold variant was already out of stock at the time of writing.)

SEE ALSO: The 30+ best Black Friday Apple deals: Record-low prices on MacBooks and $69 AirPods

The M1 MacBook Air is a late 2020 release that marked Apple's first foray into custom silicon instead of Intel chips, and it's still relatively peppy for its price point. It's up to 25% faster than newer Chromebooks we've tried in the $599 to $699 price range, and its fanless design keeps it on the quiet side. It comes equipped with 8GB of memory, which makes it best for basic everyday tasks like web browsing, watching movies, and sending emails.

Looks-wise, the M1 MacBook Air has a classic MacBook aluminum unibody design, but with more of a wedge shape than its successors. It lacks their irksome webcam notch, too. It comes with a 1600p display, a backlit magic keyboard, a 720p FaceTime camera, and two Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports. It weighs 2.8 pounds, making it just a tenth of a pound heavier than the 13-inch M4 model.

If you want a tad more power, a bigger, brighter display, and a nicer 1080p webcam, I also really like Best Buy's Black Friday deals on two Geek Squad Certified Refurbished M2 MacBook Airs. They both come in under $600, making them competitive alternatives to Walmart's $549 M1 model for budget shoppers who don't mind buying pre-owned.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished $499.99 at Best Buy
$749 Save $249.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) - Geek Squad Certified Refurbished $569.99 at Best Buy
$1,299 Save $729.01   Get Deal