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Score $15 in free Amazon credit with Apple gift cards this Cyber Monday

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 10:34

GET $15 FREE CREDIT: Spend $100 on an Apple Gift Card and get $15 free credit to spend at Amazon.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple $100 Apple Gift Card (Free $15 Amazon credit)   Get Deal

If you’re stuck for something to buy for a friend or loved one (or yourself, of course) this Cyber Monday, why not opt for an Apple Gift Card. Yep, it’s not just tech and TVs that are on offer for the year’s biggest sale event. There’s a limited time offer on the Apple Gift card, too.

When you spend $100 or more on an Apple Gift Card, you’ll automatically get $15 of Amazon credit.

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The Apple Gift Card can be used on everything Apple related: Devices, accessories, apps, games, music, Apple TV, in-app purchases, iCloud storage, and more. It’s a great gift idea whether you’re stuck ahead of Christmas or you just want to show some love via the medium of Apple goodness.

Spend $100 or more on an Apple Gift Card during Cyber Monday to receive $15 Amazon credit. This offer is available for a limited time only.

Still looking for more deals? See the biggest discounts at Amazon’s epic Cyber Monday sale and save up to 70% on popular gifts, gadgets, and more goodies.

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Save $250 on the new M5 Apple MacBook Pro in this Cyber Monday deal — lowest price ever

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 10:26

SAVE $250: The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 Laptop is on sale right now for $1,349.99 over at Amazon's Cyber Monday sale. That’s $250 off its typical price, marking its lowest price ever. When we reviewed this laptop, we lauded its performance upgrades and impressive selection of ports.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple 2025 MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,349 at Amazon
$1,599 Save $250   Get Deal

If you’re looking for a powerful laptop this Cyber Monday, the M5 chip makes this MacBook Pro a force to be reckoned with. It runs advanced AI models locally and provides more GPU compute performance for AI applications compared to its predecessors. AI is also used to protect your data, offering peace of mind while you use the laptop.

This laptop sports an all-day battery, so no matter what you’re doing for work or pleasure, you can continue using it for long stretches of time. Even when running on battery or plugged in, you’re still getting the same stellar performance from the M5 chip.

In our M5 Apple MacBook Pro review, we said, “Like the new M5 iPad Pro, the new MacBook Pro offers only iterative improvements over its predecessor, but that hardly matters with a device this good. With a beautifully crisp display and M5 silicon, the MacBook Pro surges even further ahead of Windows laptops.”

Be sure to check out the M5 Apple MacBook Pro, which is $250 less now than its usual $1,599 asking price, as well as other Amazon and Cyber Monday MacBook deals.

Check out all the MacBook deals live in Amazon's Cyber Monday sale.

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The Beats Studio Pro are under $200 for Cyber Monday — save over $180 right now

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 10:17

SAVE $184: Beats Studio Pro are on sale for $169.95 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's a 51% discount on the list price.

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$349.99 Save $180.04   Get Deal

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a great excuse to treat yourself to big name brands like Apple and Beats, and if a new pair of headphones is high on your Christmas wishlist, check out this latest Amazon deal on the Beats Studio Pro. As of Dec. 1, you can save 51% on these headphones, currently priced at $169.95. That's an extra $184 in your pocket. This price is across several colors including deep brown, sandstone, black, and navy.

With any Beats product you know you'll be getting premium quality, and with the Studio Pro you're getting an incredibly immersive experience. They offer two listening modes, adaptive Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) and Transparency mode, that allow you to choose what level of focus and awareness you'd like to have. ANC will block background noise out completely, whereas Transparency will allow for spacial awareness, so you're still able to hear things happening around you. They also benefit from a personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking so you get a 360-degree experience.

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The battery life won't let you down either, these headphones promise up to 40 hours of battery life. And if you're running low, a quick 10-minute Fast Fuel charge will give you an extra four hours of listening.

This Beats headphones deal is available at Amazon now in its Cyber Monday sale.

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Beat the ban: Save $61 on the DJI Mini 4K Drone at Amazon, and it might be your last chance

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 10:15

SAVE $60.72: The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $238.61 over at Amazon. This saves you almost $61 from its usual price. It’s also your last chance to get a DJI drone since they’re likely going to be banned by the end of the year, and they’re only available from third-party sellers now.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Mini 4K, Drone with 4K UHD Camera $238.28 at Amazon
$299 Save $60.72   Get Deal

If you want to get your hands on a DJI drone during Cyber Monday, this one has plenty of handy features. Since it's under 249 grams, it doesn’t require FAA registration or remote ID for recreational use. As a result, it’s a great entry drone for new drone hobbyists. It also supports one-tap takeoff and landing, making it beginner-friendly and safe.

It utilizes a 3-axis gimbal while shooting in 4K, which makes your shoots look dramatic and exciting. Plus, the DJI Mini 4K drone is durable and remains stable, withstanding winds up to 38kph. This particular set comes with one battery that allows you to fly for around 31 minutes, giving you enough time to shoot to your heart’s content.

Be sure to grab this deal at $238.61 while you still can, as it typically goes for $299. DJI drones are set to be banned in December, and while we recommend purchasing directly from DJI, the company is facing stock issues. So buying from a third-party vendor is your best bet.

Be sure to check out our other Amazon Cyber Monday deals we’ve gathered for you.

Shop all the best drone deals in Amazon's Cyber Monday sale.

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The Pokémon TCG Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box is available to preorder at Amazon on Cyber Monday

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 10:10

TL;DR: Pokémon TCG's Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection Box is available to preorder for $79.99 at Amazon on Cyber Monday.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection $79.99 at Amazon
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There's a lot of love for Pokémon Mega Evolution and Phantasmal Flames right now. And Pokémon trainers are sure to be just as excited for the Mega Venusaur ex getting its own Premium Collection Box, which is available to preorder on Amazon for $79.99 during Cyber Monday.

This collection comes with a variety of booster packs.

  • 2 x Destined Rivals

  • 4 x Journey Together

  • 2 x Mega Evolution

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There's plenty to love about Mega Venusaur ex, including a Solar Transfer ability that allows trainers to move grass type energy around your Pokémon during play, so it takes just two turns to build up the 4 x grass energy cost for Jungle Dump. This means 240 damage and heals 30 from Mega Venusaur. You can also pair this with Meganium to double your grass energy.

TCGplayer Cyber Weekend 10% cashback event Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

TCGPlayer has also been running a 10% cashback event, which boosts up to 16% if you've been a TCGplayer subscriber for long enough. It runs until 11 p.m. ET on Dec. 1. Today's a great opportunity to build your collection up:

  1. Mega Lucario ex - 188/132
    Near Mint Holofoil: $414.78
    Market price: $406.78
    Most recent sale: $399.94

  2. Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132
    Near Mint Holofoil: $320.59
    Market price: $320.14
    Most recent sale: $314.99

  3. Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132
    Near Mint Holofoil: $205.41
    Market price: $205.52
    Most recent sale: $205

  4. Mega Lucario ex - 179/132
    Near Mint Holofoil: $192.44
    Market price: $192.18
    Most recent sale: $201.03

  5. Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132
    Near Mint Holofoil: $151.79
    Market price: $152.14
    Most recent sale: $149.99

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Nothings nearly perfect AMOLED smartwatch is only $79 on Cyber Monday

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 10:01

SAVE $20: The CMF By Nothing Watch 3 Pro is on sale right now for only $79 over at Amazon. That’s $20 off the regular price of this Mashable Choice product and one of the best new smartwatches of the year.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro $79
$99 Save $20   Get Deal

Cyber Monday is here, and that means one more day of deals. The CMF Watch 3 Pro by British brand Nothing is a handy smartwatch that doubles as a fitness tracker, giving you functionality in and out of the gym.

Despite the budget price tag, this is one of the top-rated smartwatches we tested this year. It tracks many different metrics, including heart rate and stress levels, as well as your sleep patterns. It contains more than 130 exercise modes and seven different types of motion recognition that’ll provide you with analysis and guidance to lead a healthier lifestyle.

You can also listen to music and take calls with the CMF Watch Pro 3. Its AI noise reduction and built-in mic ensure that your voice sounds clear. And not only does it look great, but it’s durable too. It’s rated IP68, meaning that it's waterproof, and has a battery that lasts up to 13 days.

In our Nothing CMF Watch Pro 3 review, we said, “The CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro looks, feels, and functions like a smartwatch that costs hundreds more. The fitness tracking metrics are detailed, the sleep tracking dives deep, and the battery keeps it powered up for weeks. For under $100, the CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro feels like a pricing mistake. Just don’t buy this wearable if you prefer a dainty watch."

With Cyber Monday in full swing, be sure to check out our other Apple Watch, fitness tracker, and Amazon deals so you don’t miss out.

Shop all the best smartwatch deals in Amazon's Cyber Monday sale.

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65+ of the best Cyber Monday deals under $50: Lego, Sony headphones, and LifeStraw on sale

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 09:42
Best Cyber Monday deals under $50 at a glance Best portable Bluetooth speaker deal JBL Go 4 $39.95 (save $10) Get Deal Best Lego set deal Lego Disney Cruella De Vil’s Car $34.99 (save $15) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Nutribullet Flex portable blender $49.99 (save $20) Get Deal Best stocking stuffer deal Orastone Rechargeable Hand Warmer $15.99 (save $14) Get Deal Best headphones deal JLab JBuds Lux ANC $27 (save $52.99) Get Deal Best Amazon device deal Amazon Echo Dot $31.99 (save $18) Get Deal Best board game deal Catan Traveler Compact Edition $38.99 (save $21) Get Deal

Black Friday sale celebrations are now extending into Cyber Weekend. 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 Cyber Monday 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.

SEE ALSO: Expert-picked early Cyber Monday deals: We found record prices on AirPods, Kindles, Lego, and PS5 consoles

The Mashable shopping team will continue to update this article as the sale continues through Cyber Monday, 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 Why we like it

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 $50Best Lego set deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Disney Cruella De Vil’s Car $34.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $15   Get Deal Why we like it

Child or adult, Cruella De Vil is one of the most likable Disney villains, and thanks to this Amazon deal, you can build her iconic car for 30% off. And yes, of course, it features an adorable dalmatian puppy. Lego sets make for some of the most thoughtful gift options, so you can't go wrong here.

More Lego sets under $50Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nutribullet Nutribullet Flex portable blender $49.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $20.00   Get Deal Why we like it

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.

More kitchen deals under $50Best stocking stuffer deal Opens in a new window Credit: Orastone Orastone Rechargeable Hand Warmer $15.99 at Amazon
$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, but there's also an LED light function on the handwarmer.

More stocking stuffers under $50Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: JLab JLab JBuds Lux ANC $27 at Walmart
$79.99 Save $52.99   Get Deal

The JLab JBuds Lux ANC headphones are Mashable's favorite budget headphones, even at their typical sale price of around $50. At $27, they're an absolute steal, with well-balanced sound, 40 hours of battery life (beating out premium options like the Sony XM6 headphones and Bose QuietComfort Ultras), and solid ANC. You can also adjust the button placement within the app, demonstrating how these headphones punch above their price.

More headphones and earbuds under $50

Earplugs

Hydration deals under $50PlayStation game deals under $50Board game deals under $50

Still looking for more deals and gift ideas? See the biggest discounts at Amazon’s epic Cyber Monday sale and save up to 45% on popular gifts, gadgets, and more goodies.

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The Oura Ring 4 is still at its lowest-ever price for Cyber Monday

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 09:30

SAVE $150: As of Dec. 1, the Oura Ring 4 is on sale for $349 at Amazon. That's a 30% discount on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Oura Oura Ring 4 $349 at Amazon
$499 Save $150   Get Deal

Cyber Monday is here, which means you still have another day to pick up some early Christmas presents, upgrade your tech, or treat yourself to something new. And if you've been eyeing up an Oura Ring for a while, you'll be pleased to know there's still a great deal on the Oura Ring 4. In fact, right now you can pick one up for its lowest-ever price. As of Dec. 1, it's currently down by $150 to $349, a savings of 30%.

If you've never come across the Oura Ring before, it is essentially a wellness tracker you wear on your finger instead of your wrist. The ring tracks over 50 different health metrics (including sleep, stress, heart health, and more) using Smart Sensing for 24/7 data. And despite this constant monitoring, the battery can last up to eight days.

It’s made from titanium, and is designed so that it's comfortable to wear all the time. It syncs with iOS and Android and connects with more than 40 apps, including Apple Health, Google Health Connect, Natural Cycles, Flo, and Strava.

The Oura Ring 4 uses its own sizing system, so before purchasing you'll need the sizing kit before choosing a ring. After you purchase, you'll also get a bonus free first month of Oura Membership, with monthly or annual subscription options then managed through the Oura app.

You can get this Oura Ring deal in Amazon's Cyber Monday sale.

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Upgrade your gaming station with $150 off this ASUS ROG Strix monitor on Cyber Monday

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 09:26

SAVE $150: Get the ASUS ROG Strix 27-inch 1440P OLED Gaming Monitor for $549. That's a 21% savings on the list price of $699.

Opens in a new window Credit: ASUS ASUS ROG Strix 27-inch 1440P OLED Gaming Monitor $549 at Amazon
$699 Save $150   Get Deal

It’s Cyber Monday, which means the last big day of the sale season. Today’s the day to grab any items you’ve been meaning to find at a discounted price. For gamers, that could mean consoles, controllers, or any kind of accessories. None of this stuff comes cheap for most of the year. Least of all a good quality monitor, which is why the ASUS ROG Strix 27-inch 1440P OLED Gaming Monitor has caught our eye in the Cyber Monday deals.

As of Dec.1, the ASUS ROG Strix 27-inch 1440P OLED Gaming Monitor is priced at $549. That’s a savings of $150 from the regular list price of $699.

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This monitor comes from one of the top brand names in gaming gear. It has a vibrant OLED display for pristine HD visuals (though not quite 4K) and a 240Hz refresh rate. Other features include anti-flicker technology, motion blur reduction, and support for both NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium. 

Don’t miss your chance to grab this Cyber Monday deal at Amazon. Get the ASUS ROG Strix 27-inch 1440P OLED Gaming Monitor for $549 and save $150 — a 21% discount from the list price of $699.

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Toshibas 55-inch Class C350 Series TV is down to its lowest-ever price – save $200 during Cyber Monday

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 09:20

SAVE $200: As of Dec 1, the Toshiba 55-inch Class C350 Series is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. That's a 50% savings on the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Toshiba Toshiba 55-inch Class C350 Series $199.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $200   Get Deal

Black Friday might be over, but that doesn't mean the deals are, and you've still got Cyber Monday to pick up some great tech and home upgrades before the prices go back up. And if a new TV is on your wish list, check out this latest deal on the Toshiba 55-inch Class C350 Series.

As of Dec. 1, this TV is at its lowest-ever price, according to camelcamelcamel, bringing the list price down from $399.99 to $199.99. This price is for the 55-inch TV, however all size options from 43-inch to 75-inch are all heavily discounted.

This is a powerful TV, benefiting from the Fire TV operating system. This means you'll get all of your favorite streaming services and apps displayed right on the home page, making it nice and easy to navigate. It also features the REGZA Engine ZR, which analyses each scene to maximize picture detail and give you 4K resolution, while its AI 4K Upscaler adjusts individual pixels to bring Full HD content closer to 4K.

It also supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for HDR imaging and multi-dimensional sound, and features like Ultimate Motion help to reduce blur in fast scenes. If you're a gamer, you'll enjoy this TV's dedicated Game Mode that adds ALLM, VRR and eARC for smoother play. There's also a Sports Mode that highlights fast movements, so you never miss any detail of a game.

Pick up this TV deal in Amazon's Cyber Monday sales.

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Best Buy Cyber Monday 2025: Best deals, new doorbusters, price-matching policy

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 08:55

Best Buy has been treating the entire month of November like one drawn-out holiday deal dump, and now that Black Friday has passed, it's time for even more Cyber Monday deals. Best Buy's Cyber Monday 2025 sale officially begins Sunday, Nov. 30, and we're seeing tons of new doorbuster deals and hundreds of markdowns on name-brand tech across all departments. Its main attractions include record-low prices on big-ticket items like QLED 4K TV and Windows laptops, free $100 gift cards attached to OLED TVs, plus bonus rewards for paid My Best Buy members.

Best Buy's top doorbusters and deals at a glance: Top doorbuster TV deal TCL 55-inch F35-Series 4K Fire TV $169.99 (save $160) Get Deal Best 65-inch TV Deal TCL 65-inch QM5K Series 4K Mini LED Smart Google TV $399.99 (save $500) Get Deal Best Apple Deal MacBook Air, 13 inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $649 (save $150) Get Deal Best Gaming Deal Lenovo Legion Go S 120Hz SteamOS Gaming Handheld $449 (save $200) Get Deal Best deal under $50 JBL Go 4 $39.95 (save $10) Get Deal Best deal under $25 'Red Dead Redemption 2' (PS5/PS4) $14.99 (save $45) Get Deal Best cheap gaming laptop deal HP Victus 15 (AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $689 (save $210.99) Get Deal Best Headphones Deal Beats Studio Pro Noise-Cancelling Headphones $169.99 (save $180) Get Deal Best OLED TV Deal Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED 4K TV $2,299.99 (save $1,000 and get free $100 e-gift card) Get Deal

Best Buy's Black Friday deals are available online and in stores, so if you want to visit a nearby location to check out a gadget before you buy it, the option is there. But the deals only last so long. Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale ends on Dec. 1, so you're running out of time to shop.

Here's everything you need to know about Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale before you shop, including its opening hours, doorbuster lineup, holiday return policy, price-match guarantee, and the best deals to shop now.

When is Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale?

Best Buy kicks off its Cyber Monday savings event Sunday, Nov. 30; it runs for 48 hours through Dec. 1 (aka actual Cyber Monday). The company's press release notes that "there will be limited-time deals available throughout the event," so expect a slightly different assortment than its Black Friday sale.

Best Buy stores opened at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday, but as of Saturday, Nov. 29, stores will resume normal hours.

Best Buy Cyber Monday doorbuster deals

Best Buy is offering some limited-time doorbusters for Cyber Monday, which it's billing as "some of the best deals on the hottest tech of the season." Paid My Best Buy members earn $5 in bonus rewards for every $50 they spend on them (up to $25). That includes the Plus and Total membership tiers.

Here are all of the retailer's still-active Black Friday doorbusters, plus the latest round of Best Buy doorbuster deals for Cyber Monday. They're all decent deals except for the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, which are cheaper to buy from Amazon and/or Walmart.

Best Cyber Monday deals at Best Buy

I've spent hours upon hours combing through Best Buy's Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, and I've identified just over 150 of them that are worth shopping. (By that I mean they aren't one-upped by better offers at other retailers.) Here's a quick look at the highlights:

Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch S7 Series CanvasTV 4K QLED TV $649.99 at Best Buy
$999.99 Save $350   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM5K Series 4K QD-Mini LED TV $399.99 at Best Buy
$899.99 Save $500 New price drop Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 at Best Buy
$999 Save $250   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,399 at Best Buy
$1,599 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi + cellular, 256GB) $999 at Best Buy
$1,199 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $219 at Best Buy
$249 Save $30   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP Victus 15 (AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $549.99 at Best Buy
$899.99 Save $350   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (AMD Ryzen 9 270, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,299.99 at Best Buy
$1,799.99 Save $500   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 at Best Buy
$99.95 Save $30   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) $599 at Best Buy
$799 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Deep SIlver "Kingdom Come Deliverance II" (PS5) $39.99 at Best Buy
$59.99 Save $20   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny & Rosie's House $54.99 at Best Buy
$74.99 Save $20.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Meta Quest 3S (128GB) 'The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners' Bundle $249 at Best Buy
$299 Save $50 Includes free $50 Best Buy gift card Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Lenovo Legion Go S (AMD Ryzen Z2 Go, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $449.99 at Best Buy
$649.99 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Charge 6 $129.95 at Best Buy
$199.95 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Classic Espresso Machine $149.95 at Best Buy
$229.94 Save $79.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Mega Kitchen System $99.99 at Best Buy
$219.99 Save $120.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame GoVac 500 Robot Vacuum and Mop $529.99 at Best Buy
$1,099.99 Save $570   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexStyle (Straight & Wavy Hair, Indigo Rush) $189.99 at Best Buy
$279.99 Save $90   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Therabody Therabody Theraface Pro $299.99 at Best Buy
$419.99 Save $120   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED 4K TV $2,299.99
$3,299.99 Save $1,000   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bambu Lab Bambu Lab A1 Combo 3D Printer $379.99
$499.99 Save $120   Get Deal Does Best Buy price match?

Best Buy doesn't price-match competitors' deals during Black Friday, but it will price-match itself. If something you've bought at Best Buy from Oct. 31 to Dec. 31 and it gets cheaper during that period, you can request to have your purchase adjusted to the better price through Jan. 15, 2026. The only items that aren't covered by this price-match guarantee are holiday decorations and products that come with a third-party contract (like smartphones).

Per Best Buy, "If our price goes lower during the holiday season, we’ll match it. The Holiday Price Match Guarantee lets you shop with confidence. Most products purchased at Best Buy between Oct. 31 and Dec. 31 can be price matched through Jan. 15 with Best Buy’s Holiday Price Match Guarantee."

For example, if you purchased a pair of Apple AirPods Max for $429.99 at Best Buy earlier this week, you should be able to take advantage of their new lower price of $399.99 (live as of Nov. 25).

What is Best Buy's return policy?

Under its extended holiday return policy, Best Buy will accept returns for most items purchased from Oct. 31 to Dec. 31 through Jan. 15, 2026. That deadline stretches to Jan. 31 for paid My Best Buy members.

Similar exclusions apply here. Holiday decorations have a 15-day return window, for one. "Activatable" devices (meaning those that come with data plans) can only be returned within 14 days, and they have a $45 restocking fee if opened. Scooters, drones, digital cameras, action cameras, lenses, projectors, fitness recovery devices, cold tubs, saunas, and special-order products have a 15% restocking fee if they're unboxed.

Is the LG C5 OLED TV deal as good as it seems?

Serious deal hunters will notice a conspicuous absence from this guide: The award-winning LG C5 OLED TV, specifically the 65-inch model. A lot of our competitors are writing about Best Buy's Black Friday deal on it, and it's easy to see why. The retailer has it listed for $1,399.99, or $1,300 off its usual price. That's a really attractive discount on what's arguably the best TV ever made.

However, this deal isn't as good as it seems. Amazon has been selling the same TV for $1,346.99, but on Black Friday, it dropped prices all the way down to $1,219.99.

But as for the actual best Black Friday OLED TV deal, we're giving that title to the Samsung S95F OLED. That's another of our top OLED TV recommendations for its wickedly effective glare handling, and the 65-inch model is $1,000 off at Best Buy with a free $100 gift card on top.

Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 65-inch C5 Series OLED 4K TV $1,346.99 at Amazon
$2,699.99 Save $1,353.00   Get Deal Shop the best deals from Amazon's Cyber Monday sale

Not sold on Best Buy's Black Friday sale? Here are some of the best deals we've found at Amazon's sale.

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Amazons 2025 Cyber Monday sale: Official dates, best deals, and price matching

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 08:46

If you haven't done any holiday shopping yet, you're not late to the game. Amazon turned out some epic Black Friday deals, and most of them are still live as part of its Cyber Monday sale. Below, we're breaking down all of the details of Amazon's sale and what's actually worth adding to your cart.

Best Amazon Cyber Monday deals at a glance: Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones $248 (save $151.99) Get Deal Amazon Kindle $79.99 (save $30) Get Deal Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $349 (save $450) Get Deal Ninja Slushi $242 (save $107.99 with on-page coupon) Get Deal Sony ULT Field 5 $194.95 (save $155.04) Get Deal Amazon 65-inch QLED Mini-LED 4K Fire TV $894.99 (save $195) Get Deal When is the Amazon Cyber Monday 2025 sale?

Amazon's Cyber Monday sale runs from Saturday, Nov. 29 through Monday, Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m. PT. (Yes, Amazon does do Cyber Monday.) As mentioned up top, its selection is largely the same as its Black Friday Week sale.

SEE ALSO: The 50 best tech gifts of the year, hand-picked by professional gadget nerds Does Amazon have better deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

Black Friday was technically the better time to shop even though most deals are identical, but it mostly depends on what you're looking for. Some on-sale items have gotten more expensive on Amazon since Black Friday, including the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC (were $99.99, now $139.99) and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (were $216, now $249). Others products are now sold out after getting steep Black Friday discounts, like the regular AirPods 4 and the Apple Watch SE 2.

However, we're seeing a couple Cyber Monday offers on Amazon that are better than their Black Friday counterparts. For example, the 88-ounce black Ninja Slushi and the aqua sky KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer are now cheaper thanks to some new on-page coupons. There's a lesson here: Before you add any item to your cart, use the Amazon price tracker camelcamelcamel to make sure it hasn't been less expensive recently.

The verdict: Black Friday had the better selection overall, but most deals are lingering through Cyber Monday, and some products may be cheaper.

SEE ALSO: Are Amazon's Cyber Monday prices better than Black Friday? Our shopping experts say the answer is clear. Best Cyber Monday deals at Amazon

Amazon's Cyber Monday sale features sitewide discounts on everything from tech to toys and everyday essentials. We've rounded up some of the best deals below, but be sure to follow along with our shopping team's full coverage for a wider range of products.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones $248 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $151.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle $79.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $30   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS 42mm) $339 at Amazon
$399 Save $60   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple TV Apple TV+ as Prime Video Add-On $5.99 at Amazon
$12.99 Save $7 $5.99 per month for 6 months (save $42) Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 Power Station $349 at Amazon
$799 Save $450   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 65-inch QLED Mini-LED 4K Fire TV $894.99 at Amazon
$1,089.99 Save $195   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Unlimited Get 3 months for $0.99 (save $34.98) Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Audible Premium Plus $0.99/month for 3 months + $20 Audible credit Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony ULT Field 5 $194.95 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $155.04   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi $269
$349.99 Save $80.99 With $27 on-page coupon. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Govee Govee Smart Light Bulbs (pack of 4) $23.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $16.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Saros 10R $999.99 at Amazon
$1,599.99 Save $600   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: KitchenAid KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-quart Stand Mixer $297.49 at Amazon
$499.99 Save $202.50 With $52.46 on-page coupon. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy Robot Vacuum E28 $699.99 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $300   Get Deal

Still looking for more deals? We have a much bigger running list of the best Cyber Monday deals at Amazon, broken down by categories like Apple products, headphones, TVs, kitchen gadgets, beauty tech, and more. If you're stumped on a good gift idea, you'll find one in there.

Does Amazon price match?

Amazon doesn't formally price-match its competitors' deals, but if they carry the same item, chances are you'll see the same offer (or a slightly better one). On Black Friday, we noticed that Amazon was undercutting deals at Walmart, Best Buy, and Target by up to $207.

Amazon doesn't offer post-purchase price adjustments. If something you bought on sale there on Black Friday is now cheaper for Cyber Monday, you'll have to return it and rebuy it.

Do I need to be a Prime member to shop on Cyber Monday?

The vast majority of Amazon's best Cyber Monday deals are open to everyone, but one section of its sale is filled with exclusives for members of its Prime program. If a deal you're eyeing is paywalled and you aren't a member yet, Amazon Prime's 30-day free trial that will take you through the entire holiday shopping season. After the trial ends, you'll be charged $14.99 per month.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Sign up for Amazon Prime 30-day free trial Get Deal

Prime members get perks such as:

  • Exclusive Black Friday deals

  • Access to Prime Video

  • Amazon Music

  • Free Grubhub+

  • Free delivery and returns

Reminder: Price check before you buy

It bears repeating: Make sure you do your homework before buying something on Amazon during its Cyber Monday sale. Our favorite deal-vetting tool is camelcamelcamel, an Amazon price-tracking site where you can view items' price history over time. "Camelcamelcamel makes it easy to determine whether a product's sale price is a better-than-usual deal or a common occurrence," writes Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel. "It helps sort the scores from the skips."

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Target Cyber Monday 2025: When the sale begins, best deals, ad highlights

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 08:38

As we prepare for Target's Cyber Monday sale, we're also issuing a last call on the retailer's Black Friday event.

Target kicked off its Black Friday deals in early November, with major discounts on Apple AirPods and TCL's dupe of The Frame. Now, the long holiday sale is reaching its climax in Cyber Monday, where we expect a final round of online discounts and doorbuster deals.

Here's everything you need to know about Target's Cyber Monday sale.

When exactly is Target's Cyber Monday Sale?

Target held its Black Friday even on Friday, Nov. 28 and Saturday, Nov. 29.

Target Cyber Monday 2025 officially starts on Sunday, Nov. 30 and runs through Monday, Dec. 1.

Target Circle 360 Cyber Monday early access

Just like Walmart gives Walmart+ members early access to deals, Target is offering early access for Target Circle 360 members. Here's a glimpse of what deals Target Circle 360 members get to shop before everyone else:

  • Up to 50% off clothing and shoes from brands such as Champion, Crocs, and Lands' End

  • Up to 50% off tech from brands such as Bose, Sony, Beats, and Meta

  • $200 off select Apple devices

  • Save 25% on skincare, haircare, cosmetics, and beauty gift sets

  • Save up to 50% on small kitchen appliances and cookware, with extra discounts on Ninja and Cuisinart

  • Save up to 50% on select toys and Pokémon products

  • Save up to 50% on bedding, bath, and home decor

  • Save up to 60% on select furniture

  • Save 40% on athleisure and performance gear from All In Motion, JoyLab, and more

  • Save up to 25% on vitamins and nutrition

What is Target Circle 360? Opens in a new window Credit: Target Target Circle 360 $99.99 at Target
Join Target Circle 360 for $99.99 a year or $10.99 per month. Shop Now

Target Circle 360 is the retailer's paid membership program, not to be confused with its free Target Circle membership. Target Circle 360 charges $99 annually (or $10.99 a month). Discounts on Circle 360 are available to Circle credit card holders, college students, and government assistance recipients, who can save 50% on annual memberships.

Target Circle 360 membership gets you same-day delivery, free shipping, monthly freebies, early access to sales, and an extra 30 days on the return window.

What times does Target open on Cyber Monday?

Target will now be offering special holiday hours. From Nov. 29 through Dec. 23, Target stores open from 7 a.m. until midnight local time.  

Target also brought back the in-person shopping experience for Black Friday. All Target stores closed on Thanksgiving (Nov. 27) and reopened today. On Friday, Nov. 28, Target stores opened at 6 a.m. local time and will close at their regular time (typically 10 p.m.). It's best to check your local store's hours ahead of time.

Best Cyber Monday deals at Target

Now that Target's Cyber Monday sale is officially live, we're rounding up the best deals you can shop. Keep checking back as we provide updates on new deals — and remove popular deals that are now out of stock!

Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Solo 4 Bluetooth Wireless On-Ear Headphones $79.99 at Target
$199.99 Save $120.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson V9 Motorbar Vacuum Cleaner $269.99 at Target
$599.99 Save $330   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer Smart Glasses (Gen 1) $263.20 at Target
$329.99 Save $66.79   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Instant Pot Instant Pot 6-quart 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker Bundle $59.99 at Target
$129.99 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $79.99 at Target
$129.99 Save $50.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch NXTVISION Smart Frame QLED 4K Smart TV $799.99 at Target
$1,399.99 Save $600   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-canceling headphones $399.99 at Target
$459.99 Save $60   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fandango Fandango and Fandango at Home gift cards $80 at Target
$100 Save $20 Save 20% on $25 through $100 gift cards Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Target exclusive Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector's Set $41.99 at Target
$59.99 Save $18   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: PowerXL PowerXL Vortex Pro air fryer $49.99 at Target
$119.99 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Meta Quest 3S (128GB) $249.99
$299.99 Save $50 plus get a free $50 Target gift card Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Charge 6 $129.99 at Target
$199.99 Save $70   Get Deal Best Target Cyber Monday ad highlights

Gaming deals

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Floor care deals

Headphone and earbud deals

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Everything to know about Cyber Monday 2025: Sale dates, store hours, best deals, and more

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 08:30

Black Friday 2025 is here.

The shopping holiday, which could more accurately be described as a shopping mega-event, has retailers dropping sales all throughout the month of November and into early December. The days of lining up outside of your local Target in the freezing late-night hours of Thanksgiving are long gone. The sheer amount of savings that can be found online during Black Friday and Cyber Week is unmatched by any other sale.

SEE ALSO: Are Amazon's Cyber Monday prices better than Black Friday? Our shopping experts say the answer is clear.

Great as the savings potential may be, it's an overwhelming amount of information for any normal person to take in. But that's exactly the type of chaos that our team of shopping experts is used to, and we've been sourcing the Black Friday deals worth your money around the clock. We've also created this guide to Black Friday to give you the professional inside scoop on how to make the most out of the sales, from tracking store opening times to price matching policies to tips on how to fact-check sale price history. Just want to see the best deals? We're tracking those by the hour, too — here are 100+ of the best Black Friday deals from Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and more.

When is Black Friday 2025 officially?

The actual date of Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 28. However, most retailers' sales went live before and last past the actual day of Black Friday. Here are some of the major retailer sales we're tracking this year:

  • Amazon: Amazon's Black Friday sale starts Thursday, Nov. 20, and ends on Monday, Dec. 1.

  • Best Buy: In-stores and online from Thursday, Nov. 20 to Friday, Nov. 29.

  • Walmart: Online only from Tuesday, Nov. 25 to Thursday, Nov. 27; online and in-store from Friday, Nov. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 30; online only for Cyber Monday on Dec. 1.

  • Target: Target's Black Friday sale starts Sunday, Nov. 23, and runs through Saturday, Nov. 29. Stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day. More deals will drop from Nov. 27 to Nov. 29.

When do stores open on Black Friday?

Seasoned shoppers are painfully aware that in-store Black Friday shopping hours start early. While "the crack of dawn" isn't exactly specific enough, the main retailers are making it easy this year: Best Buy, Walmart, and Target stores all open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday 2025, or Nov. 28. Here's a quick rundown of each big store's Black Friday hours into Cyber Weekend hours, all in your local time:

Best Buy: Best Buy opens at 6 a.m. on Black Friday 2025, closing at 10 p.m. On Saturday, Nov. 29, Best Buy opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m. On Sunday, Nov. 30, Best Buy opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m. On Cyber Monday, Best Buy opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m.

Walmart: Walmart opens at 6 a.m. on Black Friday 2025 and closes at 11 p.m., following the retailer's regular business hours. Walmart's Cyber Weekend store hours follow this same schedule. Double-check the normal business hours of your local Walmart.

Target: Target opens at 6 a.m. on Black Friday 2025 and closes at regular closing time, which is typically 11 p.m. on weekends. Target will be open at its regular weekend hours on Saturday and Sunday, which is usually 7 or 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Times vary by location.

How long do Black Friday sales last?

Though Black Friday deals start weeks early, most sales wrap up with Cyber Monday, which this year falls on Monday, Dec. 1. Historically, we have seen some deals linger into Tuesday (and sometimes even the rest of what's called Cyber Week), but if that's the case, we'll be sure to track any markdowns in our ongoing deals coverage.

SEE ALSO: Mashable will send the best Black Friday deals directly to your phone — how it works What deals will be available on Black Friday?

Though the when of Black Friday has changed over the years, the what of Black Friday stays true to its origins. That's to say, if you're shopping for tech gadgets, appliances, home and kitchen products, toys, or even cars, then Black Friday is the best time of the year to shop. In terms of tech, we especially recommend taking advantage of Black Friday deals on TVs, laptops, headphones, Apple products, Amazon devices, and robot vacuums, all of which typically see new record-low sale prices for the year during Black Friday.

Granted, nothing is really off limits on Black Friday — you're likely to find pretty much anything under the sun on sale during the shopping holiday. We've spotted lots of unbeatable deals on outdoor and camping gear, Lego and toys, gaming consoles, stocking stuffers, and reusable water bottles on sale in years' past.

In particular, the biggest Black Friday discounts in 2025 are on these products:

  • QLED and OLED TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG, Hisense, and TCL, plus Fire TVs

  • Apple MacBooks, iPads, and AirPods

  • Power stations from Jackery, Anker, and Bluetti

  • Robot vacuums from Eufy, Roborock, and Dreame, and cordless stick vacuums from Dyson and Shark

  • Streaming services like Hulu and HBO Max

  • Amazon devices, including Echo speakers, Eero Wi-Fi extenders, security cameras

  • E-readers like Kindles, as well as books

  • Video games, gaming laptops, and Nintendo Switch and PS5 bundles

  • Wearable fitness trackers from Oura, Garmin, Whoop, and Fitbit

  • Flagship headphones and earbuds from Bose, Sony, Beats, JBL, and Apple

  • Household essentials and cleaning products

  • Designer clothing and accessories

  • Skincare, hair tools, and grooming products

  • Kitchen appliances, both countertop gadgets and large appliances like refrigerators

SEE ALSO: Streaming just got cheaper: Score Black Friday deals on HBO Max, Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, and more The top Black Friday deals so far

We have an entire guide dedicated to the best Black Friday deals of the season, but here are some highlights.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Best headphones deal: Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones $299 at Amazon
$429 Save $130 Deal only available for deep plum and lunar blue Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Best Apple deal: Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $339 at Amazon
$399 Save $60   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Narwal Best robot vacuum deal: Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra $799.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $500   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Best kitchen deal: Ninja Slushi $269.99 at Amazon
$369.99 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Best laptop deal: Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook Plus $349 at Best Buy
$599 Save $250   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Best power station deal: Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 $699 at Amazon
$1,499 Save $800   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL Best TV deal: TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $899.99 at Amazon
$2,499.99 Save $1,600.00   Get Deal

We're live tracking the Best Black Friday deals across the internet — check out our handpicked list of 100+ Black Friday deals that are actually worth your money.

Do any stores price-match Black Friday deals?

Short answer: not really, or at least, not against each other. Long answer: Earlier this year, Target ended its price-matching policy, which allowed customers to price-match from competitors' stock at the time of purchase or within 14 days. Target stood alone as the sole retailer with an official price-matching policy last Black Friday.

This year, Target still has its holiday price match policy, which allows you to price match against Target's own prices, from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24. That means if you buy something at Target and it gets discounted later, you can get still get the discount. Best Buy also offers a price match policy year-round, but it excludes products on sale from "the Thursday before Thanksgiving Day through the Monday after Thanksgiving," essentially excluding them from Black Friday price matching. Amazon and Walmart offer no price match policies.

How to shop smart on Black Friday

It's easy to get caught up in the swarm of markdowns and record-low prices that pop up during Black Friday. The best way to avoid buyer's remorse and actually score the savings you want? Come in with a plan and understanding the tools at your disposal. Here's what we mean:

Make a game plan

This may seem basic, but making a list of what you're shopping for can go such a long way to avoid deals FOMO. Begin by creating a list for yourself, and then consider what holiday gifts you need to purchase. This can help you whittle down the absolute essentials of what you want to grab.

SEE ALSO: The best Black Friday deals under $25: Apple AirTag, Echo Pop, Fire TV Stick

That said, it's also great to have a general understanding of what will be available, so take a peek at the latest Black Friday ad scans (again, ideally after you've made your own list). For your convenience, we've perused the major ones, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Lowe's, and Home Depot.

As a final step, having a sense of your holiday shopping budget can be helpful in avoiding overspending (or at the very least, having some awareness that it's happening).

Organize your Amazon wishlist

In line with making a game plan, you'll want to dust off your Amazon wishlist and make sure it's up to date. Amazon has convenient wishlist alert features, which can definitely come in handy during the chaos of Black Friday.

Download retailer apps

As annoying as having too many apps on your phone can be, downloading apps from retailers like Best Buy and Walmart can make shopping easier and give you access to exclusive deals. That's especially true for Best Buy, which likes to offer limited-time deals available only on its app.

Use price tracking tools

Tracking a product's price history is a pretty foolproof way to make sure the Black Friday price you're seeing is actually that product's lowest price of the year. The unanimous favorite of the Mashable Shopping team is camelcamelcamel, an Amazon price tracking tool that details essential knowledge like that item's sale price history throughout the rest of the year.

If you're seeing a good Black Friday deal at another retailer like Best Buy or Walmart, you can still check that product's price history at Amazon to see if Best Buy or Walmart is actually offering a new and exciting price. For example, that's how we found out that Best Buy's Black Friday deal on the coveted 65-inch LG C5 isn't that special — the same TV had been at that Black Friday price on Amazon since October.

Of course, we also recommend following along the Mashable shopping team's Black Friday coverage — we make sure to take the full context of a deal into account to only choose the best of the best.

Which day has cheaper deals, Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

While these were once two distinct days of deals, the month-long-ifcation of Black Friday essentially means that both Black Friday and Cyber Monday get wrapped up into one long wave of discounts to punctuate the end of the month. That's not to say what's available on Black Friday will absolutely be better or worse than what's available on Cyber Monday.

Historically, we've seen really good TV deals on Black Friday sell out by Cyber Monday, while laptop deals tend to stick around (and therefore, be worth holding out for any additional price drops come Cyber Monday). Ultimately, though, if you see a deal you're interested in during Black Friday weekend, chances are it's worth grabbing it when you spot it.

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Owning Your Struggles Can Win Over Investors

Havard Management Tip of the Day - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 06:01

When pitching investors for capital, your instinct may be to highlight only the upside. But research shows that—when done right—candidly sharing setbacks can increase funding speed, lower borrowing costs, and improve trust. Here’s how to use strategic vulnerability to your advantage.  Set expectations with realism. Investors don’t expect perfection. In fact, overly polished pitches may […]

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This $400 all-SSD NAS is the ultimate homelab starter kit

How-To Geek - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 06:00

When it comes to starting a homelab, it can be a bit of a daunting task. What hardware do you choose? What capabilities do you want? How do you build out your initial setup? Well, the TerraMaster F4 SSD NAS takes care of all that for you.

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Save $40 on a video doorbell from Blink, a Mashable Readers Choice Award winner

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 05:55

Save $40: The Blink video doorbell is currently on sale for $29.99 over at Amazon. That’s $40 off its regular price or 57% off.

Blink video doorbell $29.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $40   Get Deal at Amazon

Cyber Monday is here, and if you've partaken in a little retail therapy or holiday shopping, keep your deliveries safe with a video doorbell. The Blink video doorbell lets you see who’s in front of your door through your Blink app every time the doorbell is pressed. It has a 150-degree head-to-toe field of view, ensuring you can see everything.

The doorbell also sports a two-year battery life and is easily replaceable with AA lithium batteries if needed. It has infrared night vision, which lets you see even in low-light conditions and at night. With the two-way talk feature, you’ll also be able to speak with the person on the other side.

If you subscribe to the Blink subscription plan, you’ll gain access to features like Blink Moments, which puts clips into a single video for you to share, as well as secure cloud storage. This way, you won’t miss a single thing.

The Blink Video Doorbell is available now for $29.99, and it typically goes for $69.99, so don’t miss out on this deal. Blink is a Mashable Readers’ Choice Award winner, and don’t forget to check out our other Amazon Cyber Monday deals, too.

Still looking for more deals? See the biggest discounts at Amazon’s epic Cyber Monday sale and save up to 70% on popular gifts, gadgets, and more goodies.

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I use the Coyzla Digital Calendar to meal plan. Its now on sale for Cyber Monday at Amazon.

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 04:13

Save $135: The Cozyla Digital Calendar+ 2 is currently on sale for $764.99 at Amazon. That’s $135 off its regular price, marking its lowest price ever.

Cozyla Digital Calendar+ 2 (32-inch) $764.99 at Amazon
$899.99 Save $135   Get Deal at Amazon

If you’re looking for a gift for a loved one this Cyber Monday, check out the Cozyla Digital Calendar+ 2. It can help you, or an entire family, stay organized with its digital calendars and tools. I’ve personally been using it for meal planning, and it’s definitely kept me accountable to make sure I eat the proper amount of protein I need for every meal and track how many calories I’ve consumed.

This smart calendar can also generate shopping lists for you based on your meal plans, resulting in less stress in the kitchen. It can also sync with other popular calendars such as Google, Outlook, and Apple. So if you’re already using one of them, transferring your schedule to the Cozyla Digital Calendar+ 2 is effortless.

If you have kids, it includes a fun reward system that incentivizes them to complete their chores and assignments. You can keep track of points on the smart calendar and award your family members when they hit certain milestones.

This Coyzla Digital Calendar+ 2 is on sale for $764.99 at Amazon, which usually asks for $899.99. Digital calendars, such as the Skylight Calendar, are quite handy as they can track more than just the day and time. So be sure to jump on the deal!

Check out our other Cyber Monday deals, including those from the Amazon sale.

Still looking for more deals? See the biggest discounts at Amazon’s epic Cyber Monday sale and save up to 70% on popular gifts, gadgets, and more goodies.

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NYT Pips hints, answers for December 1, 2025

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 04:00

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 8, 2025

The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

  • Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

  • Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

  • Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

  • Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

  • Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for November 8, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Dec. 1 Pips

Number (15): Everything in this space must add to 15. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this red space must add to 3. The answer is 5-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally2-3, placed vertically.

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this dark blue space must add to 3. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Dec. 1 Pips

Number (4): Everything in this space must add to 4. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically.

Less Than (11): Everything in this space must be less than 11. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically; 6-2, placed vertically.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically; 5-4, placed vertically; 4-0, placed vertically.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically; 2-5, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Dec. 1 Pips

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add to 3. The answer is 1-4, placed vertically; 1-3, placed horizontally; 1-5, placed vertically.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this purple space must add to 12. The answer is 6-0, placed horizontally; 6-3, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 0-2, placed horizontally; 6-0, placed horizontally; 0-3, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this light blue space must add to 12. The answer is 0-2, placed horizontally; 2-6, placed horizontally; 2-3, placed horizontally; 2-2, placed vertically; 2-4, placed horizontally.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add to 10. The answer is 4-5, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 2-5, placed horizontally.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add to 12. The answer is 6-6, placed vertically.

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 3-2, placed horizontally.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add to 12. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed horizontally.

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IT: Welcome to Derry episode 6: Is Mrs Kersh really Pennywises daughter?

Mashable - Mon, 12/01/2025 - 04:00

As IT: Welcome to Derry progresses, the number of familiar faces continues to stack up.

The most recent of these is Ingrid Kersh (Madeleine Stowe), the Juniper Hill worker who is in a secret relationship with Hank Grogan (Stephen Rider), and whose notable last name we finally learned in episode 5. In the IT movies and in Stephen King's novel, Mrs Kersh is an elderly woman visited by Beverly Marsh, who turns out to be the creature in one of its many forms.

In the show, however, she appears to be a real person. And episode 6 finally gives us some interesting new information about her.

So what exactly happens, and what might it mean for her character?

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A spiralling Lilly (Clara Stack) visits Mrs Kersh's house in episode 6, only to find black-and-white photographs from 1908 of a young Ingrid with a familiar-looking man in a clown costume.

"My father was a carnival performer," says Mrs Kersh, who seems disturbingly elated at the idea Lilly has seen IT. "He called himself Pennywise the Dancing Clown. I adored him. And he was taken from me. The carnival moved on but I stayed in Derry. I suppose you could say I felt...drawn."

In a black-and-white flashback, we see a younger Mrs Kersh encountering Pennywise – who she thinks is her father – while working at Juniper Hill. Even when he chomps through a child in front of her, she doesn't seem put off.

"It was him," says Mrs Kersh. "Different, perhaps, changed by whatever he'd been through, or wherever he'd been. Oh, but it was him all the same. A daughter knows."

But is she really related to Pennywise, or is something else going on here?

Is Mrs Kersh really Pennywise's daughter?

The short answer is no, almost certainly not. Pennywise is an ancient alien entity who loves reaching into the minds of humans and borrowing their fears and traumas as disguises. He may well have used Mrs Kersh's father as inspiration for his clown name and identity, but it's clear from his reaction to Mrs Kersh calling him "papa" (confusion followed by laughter) that the connection is only in her head.

"Every time that he returned this shadow would steal my father away," Mrs Kersh tells Lilly. "I had to find a way to free him. So I did what I had to to see him again."

What seems far more likely than Mrs Kersh actually being related to Pennywise is that the creature decided to use her as a means to find more children to feed itself with. We know from the book and movies that IT sometimes treats vulnerable adults as pawns – it seems most likely that Ingrid is just another Henry Bowers.

New episodes of IT: Welcome to Derry premiere Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

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