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Cut the cord? Add Fox One to Prime for 50% off and watch NFL Sundays live

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 16:04

SAVE $10/MONTH: Through Dec. 1, aka Cyber Monday, you can add Fox One to Prime Video for only $9.99 per month for two months. That's 50% off its usual cost of $19.99 per month for Black Friday.

Opens in a new window Credit: Fox One Fox One (Prime Video add-on) $9.99/month (save $10/month) Get Deal

Fox launched its direct-to-consumer streaming service in August and changed the game for sports fans. Previously, cord-cutters had to sign up for a pay TV provider like YouTube TV ($82.99/month) or at the very least, Sling ($24.99/month), to watch live Fox channels. Fox One offers a more affordable alternative at $19.99 per month and it just got the deal treatment for Black Friday.

From now through Cyber Monday on Dec. 1, new subscribers can add Fox One to Prime Video (or snag it as a solo streaming service) for only $9.99 per month for two months. That's 50% off its usual monthly cost, making it a much more appealing way to stream live sports.

A one-stop shop for the entirety of the Fox TV portfolio, Fox One gives subscribers access to live local Fox stations, as well as Fox Sports, FS1, FS2, Big Ten Network, Fox News, Fox Business, Fox Weather, Fox Deportes, and Fox Network. This is a big deal for NFL fans, in particular, as it gives you a legal way to tune into local games on Sundays for the remainder of the season. It will also give college football fans access to the Big Ten Championship game and more.

One thing to note is that Fox One does not offer original content as of now. It's also pretty heavy on the news broadcasts, which makes its typical $19.99 per month price tag a bit steep if you're only after sports. That's why this Black Friday streaming deal is so attractive. For $10 per month, you'll gain a ton of live sports coverage, including notoriously hard to access (and extremely expensive) NFL games. That's not so shabby.

Check out all of the best Black Friday streaming deals live — most of these deals will only be around until Cyber Monday.

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Worthwhile Black Friday robot vacuum deals picked by a pro vacuum reviewer: Record lows on Roborock, Shark

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:56

Don't have time to read a bunch of paragraphs? Use the table of contents dropdown to skip to my straightforward Black Friday robot vacuum recommendations.

A look at the best Black Friday deals on robot vacuums Best budget robot vacuum deal Eufy E20 3-in-1 $297.49 at Amazon (Save $202.50 at Amazon) Get Deal Best mid-range robot vacuum deal Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra $799.99 at Amazon (Save $500 at Amazon) Get Deal Best premium robot vacuum deal Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller $999.99 (Save $600 at Dreame) Get Deal

I test robot vacuums for a living and have been keeping tabs on robot vacuum deals trends for over half a decade — and I'd say Black Friday's count of robot vacuums on sale beats spring cleaning sales and even both Prime Days. It makes sense: Many brands release their new vacuums for the year at CES in January (or at least near the CES time frame), so Black Friday is often an eleventh-hour push to sell the "old" but still great robot vacuums from the past year.

SEE ALSO: Dyson Black Friday deals: Our favorite vacuum, air purifier, and hair tool are all on sale

Black Friday deals on robot vacuums are out in full force now that the day is actually here, and between Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target, there are a lot to choose from. Take a few minutes to read up on what to look for in a robot vacuum, and assess the features that are non-negotiables in your home, then make your move. (Plus, see why to think twice about buying a Roomba this Black Friday.)

To make your life easier, I've organized the robot vacuum deals that are actually worth your money into a few categories: premium robot vacuum mop combos with 15,000 Pa suction power (these would be good for pet hair pickup), more budget-friendly robot vacuum and mop combos, and then a few non-mopping robot vacuums. I'll be updating this post with new drops, price updates, or stock changes through Cyber Monday.

Best Black Friday robot vacuum deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller $999.99 at Dreame
$1,599.99 Save $600   Get Deal Why I like it

The Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller is the most powerful robot vacuum on the mainstream market, and it's less than $1,000 for the first time ever for Black Friday. Spending that much on a vacuum probably sounds like brain rot to budget shoppers, but think of it this way: The Dreame's 30,000 Pa of suction power is more than 10,000 Pa stronger than the most powerful robot vacuums we saw on sale last Black Friday, and they were still hovering around the $1,000 mark. With the addition of a robust self-rinsing roller mop, this is a real bang for your buck.

I've been testing the Aqua10 Ultra Roller at home for over a month and can personally confirm its efficacy. Its pet hair pickup on rugs has impressed me the most: It has had about a 99 percent pickup rate for large clumps of cat hair that I put in its path and smoosh down into various pile heights. On patterned rugs that camouflage the layer of fur to the naked eye, I've ChomChom-ed the area after the Aqua10 Ultra Roller has done a few passes — and there's barely anything left over to get rolled into the ChomChom compartment. This carpet performance, plus a livestream pet camera, makes the Aqua10 Ultra one of the best vacuums a pet owner could have on hand (robot or not).

More Black Friday robot vacuum dealsRobot vacuum mop combos with 15,000 Pa suction power or moreBudget-friendly robot vacuum mop combos SEE ALSO: Black Friday: SharkNinja is giving away high-value free gifts just for buying these Shark or Ninja gadgets on sale Robot vacuums that don't mop
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Everything to know about Best Buy Black Friday 2025: Doorbusters, best deals, ad highlights

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:28

Best Buy has been treating the entire month of November like one drawn-out holiday deal dump, but now that its officially Black Friday, there are hundreds of markdowns on name-brand tech across all departments. Its main attractions include record-low prices on big-ticket items like QLED 4K TVs and Windows laptops, free $100 gift cards attached to OLED TVs, plus revolving rounds of doorbusters that feature bonus rewards for paid My Best Buy members.

Best Buy's top doorbusters and deals at a glance: Top TV doorbuster TCL 55-inch F35-Series 4K Fire TV $169.99 (save $160; paid My Best Buy members earn $15 in bonus rewards) Get Deal Best Apple Deal Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $399.99 (save $149.01) Get Deal Deal of the day Insignia 65-inch Class F50 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Fire TV $229.99 (save $220) Get Deal Best cheap gaming laptop deal HP Victus 15 (AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $549.99 (save $350) 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 Headphones Deal Beats Studio Pro Noise-Cancelling Headphones $149.99 (save $200) Get Deal Best OLED TV Deal Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED 4K TV $2,299.99 (save $1000 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. Here's everything you need to know about Best Buy's Black Friday 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 Black Friday sale?

Best Buy's Black Friday sale began on Thursday, Nov. 20, and continues through Saturday, Nov. 29. All of its feature deals are available in stores, online, and on the Best Buy mobile app, according to a company press release.

What time does Best Buy open on Black Friday?

Best Buy stores opened at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday. Camping out is only mandatory if a deal you're eyeing is sold out online but still available in stores, IMO.

Does Best Buy do doorbusters?

Yes, Best Buy is supplementing its Black Friday deals with some limited-time doorbusters, which it's billing as "some of the best deals on the hottest tech of the season." These offers drop in batches every Friday through Christmas, and 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.

I've listed all of Best Buy's current doorbusters below. All of them are decent deals except for the EA video games and the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, which are cheaper to buy from Amazon and/or Walmart.

Best Black Friday deals at Best Buy

I've spent hours upon hours combing through Best Buy's Black Friday 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 $449.99 at Best Buy
$899.99 Save $450   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) $1,349 at Best Buy
$1,599 Save $250 New price drop 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: Asus Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $549.99 at Best Buy
$999.99 Save $450   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: Sony Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones $159.99 at Best Buy
$349.99 Save $190 Paid My Best Buy members earn $15 in bonus rewards Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $219.99 at Best Buy
$249 Save $29.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.96 at Best Buy
$99.95 Save $29.99   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 there from Oct. 31 to Dec. 31 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).

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.

When is Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale?

Best Buy will kick off its Cyber Monday savings event on Sunday, Nov. 30, and it will run 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.

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 Black Friday 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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171 Best Buy Black Friday deals that arent cheaper anywhere else: AirPods Max, mini LED TVs, and more

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:16
Best Buy's best Black Friday deals at a glance: Today's Drop Lego The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree $299.99 (check back for its deal at 11 a.m. ET) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 (save $250) Get Deal Best Windows laptop deal Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $549.99 (save $450) Get Deal Best TV deal TCL 65-inch QM5K Series 4K QD-Mini LED TV $449.99 (save $450) Get Deal Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones $159.99 (save $190 + paid My Best Buy members earn $15 in bonus rewards) Get Deal Best portable speaker deal JBL Charge 6 $129.95 (save $70) Get Deal Best fitness tracker deal Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 (save $30) Get Deal Best gaming deal "Red Dead Redemption 2" (PS4/PS5) $14.99 (save $45) Get Deal Best vacuum deal Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $148 (save $151.99) Get Deal Best kitchen deal De'Longhi Classic Espresso Machine $149.95 (save $80) Get Deal

Like most major retailers, Best Buy has been offering holiday deals all throughout November. Now that Black Friday is officially here, the competition is more ferocious than ever.

Below, I'm keeping a running list of all the actual best Black Friday deals at Best Buy — the products that aren't cheaper anywhere else, even by a cent or two, if they're available at another retailer. I'm digging through all of its listings and cross-checking them with the competition to make sure they're truly add-to-cart-worthy.

If you shopped at Best Buy earlier this month, rest assured that nearly all of its deals have stayed consistent since its Black Friday sale first went live on Nov. 20. Only a couple of Apple devices have gotten cheaper, and the second-gen Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds cost $33 less than earlier this week. (You can request a price adjustment for those through Jan. 15 under Best Buy's holiday price match guarantee.) Three on-sale Samsung TVs also now come with free $100 gift cards.

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

You'll notice I've marked some deals with a door emoji (🚪), which indicates those Best Buy is featuring as doorbusters. They're only live through the end of the day tomorrow (Nov. 29), and paid My Best Buy members get a $5 bonus reward for every $50 they spend on them (up to $25 total).

Stay tuned for Best Buy's Drop of the day, which stars Lego's The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree set ($299.99). It's currently in stock there, so in all likelihood, the Drop will involve some sort of discount. It's a popular set that's not on sale anywhere else, so I'm guessing it'll sell out fast. The Drop will go live on Best Buy's mobile app at 11 a.m. ET sharp.

Best Apple 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 Why we like it

Best Buy is selling an even cheaper 13-inch MacBook Air — a $649 M2 model — but the M4 version is a way better buy for only $100 more. It's 48 percent faster, supports two external displays with its lid open, and has a much nicer 12MP Center Stage webcam. I strongly recommend it for students, but also just anyone who wants a fast, portable Apple laptop. This is its lowest price ever, FYI.

More MacBook dealsAirPods dealsApple Watch dealsAirTag dealsiPad dealsBest Windows laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus Zenbook A14 (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD $549.99 at Best Buy
$999.99 Save $450   Get Deal Why we like it

The Zenbook A14 is an amazing ultraportable and the best MacBook Air alternative for Windows users, in my opinion. It's speedy enough for everyday tasks, offers nearly 22 hours of battery life per charge, and comes with a gorgeous OLED display — something you won't find on any MacBook (for now). It also has a lighter design and double the starting storage of a current-gen MacBook Air. Now $549.99 (or 45% off), it's never been cheaper.

More Windows laptop deals2-in-1 laptop dealsGaming laptop dealsBest TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM5K Series 4K QD-Mini LED TV $449.99 at Best Buy
$899.99 Save $450   Get Deal Why we like it

QLED TVs with mini-LED backlighting are brighter and more detailed than regular QLED TVs (which are already a step up from your standard LED display). Mashable's Leah Stodart, our resident TV expert, recommends them for people who watch a lot of sports at night. Best Buy is the only place where you can buy TCL's entry-level QM5K Series 4K mini-LED TVs, and all models are at least half off right now. The 65-incher, our ideal size for most people, is only $449.99 (normally $899.99).

43-inch TV deals50 and 55-inch TV deals65-inch TV deals70- and 75-inch TV dealsDeals on 77-inch TVs and biggerBest headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones 🚪 $159.99 at Best Buy
$349.99 Save $190 Paid My Best Buy members earn $15 in bonus rewards Get Deal Why we like it

It's been several years since the WH-1000XM4s were Sony's flagship headphones, but we still think they're worth purchasing in 2025 — especially now that they're less than half the price of the newer XM5s and XM6s. Best Buy is selling them for just $159.99 (or 54% off) as one of its doorbusters, and paid My Best Buy members get $15 in bonus rewards for purchasing them. They're only available in used condition from Amazon.

More headphones dealsEarbuds dealsBest portable speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Charge 6 $129.95 at Best Buy
$199.95 Save $70   Get Deal Why we like it

The new JBL Charge 6 is our favorite Bluetooth speaker for most people: It's "big enough to produce sound that will fill an outdoor party, yet still small enough to live on your bookshelf," our experts said. It can also charge smartphones, headphones, and other devices via USB-C — very handy. Best Buy, Amazon, and the JBL website all had it on sale for $129.95 at the time of writing (or $70 off). That appears to be an all-time low.

More portable speaker dealsBest fitness tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.95 at Best Buy
$99.95 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

Can't splurge on a shiny new Apple Watch SE 3 or Oura Ring 4? While both wearables are on sale this Black Friday, neither is as cheap as the Fitbit Inspire 3 (now just $69.95, or 30% off). It's our No. 1 fitness tracker for shoppers on a budget. According to our experts, "It has a comprehensive suite of health and fitness tracking features, a slim, low-profile design, and a straightforward user interface."

More smartwatch and fitness tracker dealsBest gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Rockstar Games "Red Dead Redemption 2" (PS4/PS5) $14.99 at Best Buy
$59.99 Save $45   Get Deal Why we like it

RDR2 was a 2018 Game of the Year finalist, and it remains one of the most gorgeous and immersive open-world games ever made. (It's actually a prequel to the original Red Dead game from 2010, which is coming to PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, iOS, and Android on Dec. 2.) Best Buy and Target are the only retailers matching the PlayStation Store's 75% discount on PS4/PS5 copies this Black Friday. The Xbox version is $14.99 on Amazon, though; it's sold out at Best Buy.

Video game dealsHandheld gaming console dealsVR headset dealsBest vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $148 at Best Buy
$299.99 Save $151.99   Get Deal Why we like it

This cordless number from Shark is our favorite budget stick vacuum for pet hair — it's a much better buy than Dyson's V8 or V9 models, said Stodart. (In addition to covering TVs, she's also our in-house vacuum guru.) Best Buy is matching Amazon's Black Friday discount on it, which brings it down to an all-time low price of $148. That's a 51% savings.

More robot vacuum dealsStick vacuum dealsBest kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Classic Espresso Machine $149.95 at Best Buy
$229.95 Save $80   Get Deal Why we like it

De'Longhi's entry-level espresso machine has 15 bars of pressure and a built-in frother with two steam settings (one for heating milk and another for making latte art). In the cheapest Black Friday espresso machine deal I've encountered so far, it's on sale for just $150 at Best Buy... and at Amazon, Crate & Barrel, Williams-Sonoma, and Macy's. It last hit that price in July.

More coffee maker and espresso machine dealsAir fryer dealsKitchenAid stand mixer dealsBest beauty tech 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 Why we like it

Shopping for a multi-styler? After testing them both, Mashable's Bethany Allard recommends the Shark FlexStyle over the Dyson Airwrap. It "offers nearly everything the Airwrap does, and then some extras that the Airwrap doesn't, for half the price," she writes. This navy blue FlexStyle bundle is almost a third of the price of an on-sale Airwrap as part of Best Buy's Black Friday sale. (It's $10 cheaper to buy from Best Buy than from Shark itself.) It comes with four attachments meant for straight and wavy hair.

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3 Netflix documentaries you have to watch this weekend (November 28 - 30)

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:15

The right documentary can wow you, entertain you, and even make you question what you thought you knew—about your own brain, the simmering planet beneath your feet, or weirdo musical geniuses wearing flower pots on their heads.

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Boost comfort and productivity with the HUANUO DS7 dual monitor arm

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:12

Spending long hours at a desk can take a toll on your body, especially if you don’t have a good ergonomic setup. Aside from the inevitable neck cramps, if you use dual or triple monitors, you might also be running out of desk space.

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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 finally got a Black Friday price cut — shop now and save $100 for a limited time

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:12

SAVE $99.01: As of Nov. 28, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is finally on sale for $699.99. That saves you $99.01 on its list price of $799, for 12% off.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra 3 $699.99 at Amazon
$799 Save $99.01   Get Deal

Now that Black Friday has officially arrived, it means new deals are rolling in. We've been hunting deals, especially on Apple, for weeks now, spotting ones on MacBooks, iPads, and of course, Apple Watches. Apple's smartwatches have proven to be a popular item this Black Friday, quickly selling out at their low prices. But noticeably missing from the Apple Watch deals has been the latest Apple Watch Ultra 3 — until now.

As of Nov. 28, grab the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for just $699.99. That's $99.01 off its list price of $799, and according to camelcamelcamel, it's now back down to its lowest price ever. This is a welcome discount on a pricey item, giving you 12% off.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 finally brought meaningful updates to the Ultra this year. It now comes with a bigger surface area and better battery life, now running for up to 42 hours. It's a smartwatch designed for serious athletes and outdoor enthusiasts. With its long-lasting battery, it can go several days without a charge and even has satellite connectivity, so you can stay in touch even in the most rural areas.

If you're not in need of the latest model, you can always go for the Apple Watch Ultra 2, which is currently $200 off during Black Friday. But for the latest tech, grab the Apple Watch Ultra 3 for just $699.99 during Black Friday.

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These brands go out of their way to support Home Assistant

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:01

One of Home Assistant’s biggest selling points is its ability to bring a vast range of devices together under one platform. To guarantee longevity, you might also want to choose brands that are committed to maintaining device compatibility with Home Assistant.

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Everything to know about Kohls Black Friday 2025: Ad highlights, hours, top deals

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 15:00

Ready to start shopping for the holidays? The Black Friday buzz is officially in full swing, with retailers competing to offer the biggest deals and discounts on the busiest shopping day of the year. We're here to help you navigate the Black Friday 2025 sales, and that starts with diving into the top Black Friday ads from retailers like Best Buy, Target, and now Kohl's.

Kohl's has a wide selection of discounted essentials for Black Friday across its entire retail footprint: home goods, clothes, electronics, and more.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy Black Friday ad: The best early deals you can buy online

Good news: If you're searching for the best Black Friday deals, we've already done the digging for you. We've gone through all the Kohl's Black Friday ads to give you a clear picture of what's on sale in store and online. Plus, we've got answers to the most common questions about Koh's Black Friday 2025.

What kind of deals is Kohl’s offering for Black Friday?

Like other big retailers, Kohl’s is offering big discounts across every category, as well as special doorbusters and a Kohl’s Cash promotion.

For a limited time, Kohl’s shoppers will earn $15 in Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent. (The fine print states: “From 12 a.m. (CT) November 23 to 11:59 p.m. (CT) November 29, everyone gets $15 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent in store, online or with the Kohl’s App on all sale-, regular- and clearance-priced merchandise!”)

You should receive a coupon automatically when you complete your purchase.

What are the Kohl's doorbuster deals for 2025?

Here are some of the top offers from Kohl's, which the retailer specifically advertises as "doorbuster deals":

Opens in a new window Credit: Kohl's Save 50% on Select Toys and Games   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Save 40% on select Lego Sets   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Vivitar Vivitar Extra Large Aerial Drone With Wifi Camera $59.99 at Kohl's
$99.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark ION Wi-Fi Connected Multi-Surface Robot Vacuum (RV754) $99.99 at Kohl's
$179.99 Save $80.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nike Nike Fleece starting at $35   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Toastmaster Toastmaster Kitchen Appliances start at $9.99   Get Deal When is the Kohl’s Black Friday 2025 sale?

Kohl’s official Black Friday sale started on Thursday, Nov. 27 and runs through Nov. 29. Kohl’s doorbuster deals went live online promptly at 12:01 a.m. CT on Thanksgiving, while in-person shoppers had to wait until 5 a.m. on Black Friday.

Remember: You can shop the best Kohl’s Black Friday deals online and in store through Nov. 29.

Kohl's Black Friday ad scan 2025

So, after reviewing the Kohl's Black Friday ad, here are the top highlights for holiday shoppers:

Kohl's Black Friday tech dealsKohl's Black Friday fitness tracker dealsKohl's Black Friday home dealsKohl's Black Friday robot vacuum dealsKohl's Black Friday headphone dealsWhen does Kohl's open on Black Friday?

While different stores may have their own policies, Kohl's stores generally opened at 5 a.m. CT on Black Friday. Kohl's was closed on Thanksgiving, and while online sales started at midnight, in-store shopping didn't start until the early morning.

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50+ of the best Black Friday TV deals: Samsung, LG, TCL, and Hisense at record lows

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 14:49

Don't have time to read a bunch of paragraphs? Use the table of contents dropdown to skip to the best TV deals in list form, categorized by retailer and size.

The best Black Friday TV deals at a glance: Best small TV deal Amazon 32-inch 2-Series Smart Fire TV $99.99 (save $50) Get Deal BEST 50-inch TV deal Hisense 50-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV $199.99 (save $130) Get Deal Best 55-inch TV deal Hisense 55-inch U7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV $499.99 (save $800) Get Deal Best 65-inch TV deal TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $899.99 (save $1,600) Get Deal Best 75-inch TV deal TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $697.99 (save $302) Get Deal Best giant TV deal Hisense 100-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV $2,197.99 (save $1,300) Get Deal Best deal on The Frame Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K Smart TV $897.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best OLED TV Deal Samsung 65-Inch S95F 4K OLED Smart TV $2,299.99 (save $1,000 + get a free $100 gift card) Get Deal

It's officially the best time of year to buy a TV. And you don't even have to wake up at 2 a.m., ready to throw fists in a Walmart. There are so many record-low Black Friday TV deals live across the internet now that all of the big TV destinations like Amazon and Best Buy have officially kicked off their Black Friday sales. Depending on pickup or quick delivery options, ordering your new TV on sale now could have it in your living room before Cyber Weekend even hits — just in time for holiday weekend football.

Remember: The most popular TVs do tend to sell out during Black Friday (even as of Thanksgiving, we're starting to see deals sell out at Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy). And if you see a TV deal with the retailer's "Black Friday deal" tag in the days ahead of Nov. 28, you don't have to wait it out in hopes that the price will drop further on Friday.

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

We're live tracking the best Black Friday deals on TVs every day through Cyber Monday. Find our recommendations organized by retailer and size below, including a heads up if a highlighted model has already sold out at another retailer (in other words, grab it ASAP).

Psst: If you're not sure what to do with your old TV, you can recycle it at most Best Buy stores for free.

Best Black Friday deal on a small TV Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 32-inch 2-Series Smart Fire TV $99.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $50.00   Get Deal Why we like it

While this mini TV won't win any awards for its display, it has all the essentials you need in an extra TV. So, if you're looking for a TV for your bedroom, kitchen, or small apartment, consider this popular Amazon TV. It's hard to argue with a $99.99 price tag, which seems like a mistake in the era of inflation and tariffs. The 2-series uses the Fire TV OS to get you connected to streaming services like Apple TV and HBO Max, and it comes with an Alexa voice remote.

Best Black Friday 50-inch TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 50-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV $199.99 at Best Buy
$329.99 Save $130 Sold out at Amazon Get Deal Why we like it

This deal really highlights why we love the Hisense TV brand so much: you can get a QLED 4K TV for under $200. The QD6 model is a well-rounded budget TV that utilizes the Fire TV platform and features built-in Alexa, as well as Dolby Vision HDR and DTS Virtual X audio for better picture quality and crisper sound. It won't wow you quite like a premium QLED would, but you'll still notice a difference from the quantum dots — particularly when watching in the daytime. This 50-inch model is great for smaller living rooms, bedrooms, and apartments, and at $199.99, it's beating its Prime Day price by nearly $40 at Best Buy.

Best Black Friday 65-inch TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $899.99 at Best Buy
$2,499.99 Save $1,600.00   Get Deal Why we like it

If you're not sure what size TV to get, we consider 65 inches to be the sweet spot for most folks. And our top pick for most people is TCL's QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV, thanks to its impressive brightness, stellar picture quality, contrast, shadow detail, and budget-conscious pricing.

"While this intensity of brightness makes the QM8K a solid choice for watching TV in daylight, its more-precise-than-usual backlights keep details crisp in a dark room. The new anti-halo effect is an effective fix for some of the blooming its predecessor experienced," Mashable's Leah Stodart notes. It's typically a $2,500 TV, but this Black Friday deal at Best Buy has dropped the cost of the 65-inch model down below $900. Amazon has the same model listed for $2 less, but as it comes from a third-party seller, we're more inclined to go with Best Buy.

SEE ALSO: If dark scenes are too dark on your TV, play around with these settings Best Black Friday 75-inch+ TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $697.99 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $302 Sold out at Walmart and Best Buy Get Deal Why we like it

Walmart's excellent deal on the TCL QM6K TV, which our friends at CNET (also owned by Ziff Davis) dubbed the "best TV under $1,000 in 2025," is currently unmatched at Amazon or Best Buy. It checks all the boxes you want in a new TV: impressive picture quality with vibrant colors, smooth streaming interface (via Google TV), a high refresh rate for gaming (144Hz), and a killer price tag. At $698, this Black Friday deal not only beats its Prime Day price by more than $50, but it marks a new record-low. It's not quite as impressive as its QM8K sibling, but the QM6K is "a stellar mini LED TV for the low-to-mid-tier price range," as our team pointed out in our roundup of the best TVs for 2025.

Best Black Friday deal on The Frame Art TV Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K Smart TV $897.99 at Amazon
$1,197.99 Save $300   Get Deal Why we like it

We think the 2025 edition of The Frame, Samsung's cult-favorite art TV, is probably the best TV of the year on balance. While you can find premium LG and Samsung OLEDs with better displays, they will cost a lot more, and they lack the cool factor you get with The Frame. This art TV is ultra-thin, blending perfectly into your home decor. It also has a very unique matte, anti-glare display. Often imitated but never equaled, The Frame is truly special, and this is one of the year's best Black Friday tech deals so far.

More Black Friday deals on art TVsBest OLED TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED 4K TV $2,299.99 at Best Buy
$3,299.99 Save $1,000 Comes with a free $100 gift card Get Deal Why we like it

While we do think the LG C5 is the best OLED TV you can buy right now, it's not necessarily the best Black Friday OLED TV deal. For example, the $1,399.99 "sale price" on the 65-inch C5 at Best Buy looks like an incredible deal until you realize that that TV has been $1,399.99 at Amazon since October. (Camelcamelcamel spills the price history tea once again.)

In terms of legit record-low discounts, the 65-inch Samsung S95F OLED's $1,000 discount is new for Black Friday, and you'll get a free $100 Best Buy gift card on top of that. The S95F is still one of our top OLED recommendations, mostly due to its anti-glare matte finish that's highly effective in bright rooms.

SEE ALSO: What is camelcamelcamel? Just our secret weapon for finding the lowest prices on Amazon. More Black Friday TV deals at Best Buy43-inch to 50-inch TVs55-inch TVs65-inch TVs75-inch TVs and upMore Black Friday TV deals at Walmart50- to 55-inch TVs65-inch TVs70-inch TVs and upMore Black Friday TV deals at Amazon43-inch TVs50- to 55-inch TVs65-inch TVs75-inch TVs and up85-inch TVs and up
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3 cool Linux apps to try this weekend (November 28 - 30)

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 14:30

You can get more out of your Linux PC with the right software. I know from experience, though, that can be hard to find. Fortunately for you, I've found a few more free and open source Linux tools worth trying out this weekend.

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The best Black Friday iPad deals: Record lows on M4 iPad Pro and 11-inch iPad

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 14:22
The best Black Friday Apple iPad deals at a glance: Best iPad deal overall Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $274 (save $75) Get Deal Best upgrade pick Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, 256GB, WiFi) $1,099 (save $200) Get Deal Best M5 iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) $899 (save $100) Get Deal Best iPad Air deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) $449 (save $150) Get Deal

It's that time again, folks: Black Friday sales are live. Lots of Apple gadgets are on sale for record-low prices this week, including all current- and recent-gen iPads. But to be honest, the iPad deals are kind of lame. Sure, most models are down to their lowest prices, but we were hoping for even bigger discounts.

Shoppers can save anywhere from $50 to $200 on Apple tablets across major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. (The Apple Store itself is just giving away free gift cards with eligible Black Friday purchases, so it's pretty skippable.)

Below, we've rounded up the absolute best Black Friday iPad deals available right now. Deals are maxing out at 25% off and the basic iPad is the best deal at the moment, going for $274. We'll continue to monitor their availability and add new picks if/when they pop up as Cyber Weekend continues, so check back often.

Best Black Friday iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $274 at Amazon and Walmart
$349 Save $75   Get Deal Why we like it

This Black Friday, we would have loved to see a sub $250 iPad, but alas, we'll take a $274 iPad instead.

Our favorite budget iPad is now more affordable than ever: Amazon and Walmart have the 128GB base model on sale for just $274, or $75 off. (It's 99 cents pricier at Target but Best Buy finally matched its price.) The 11-inch tablet comes with a peppy A16 chip, Touch ID, and 12MP front and rear cameras. "[It's] great for someone who wants a portable screen for streaming, playing games, and reading," according to our reviewer. If you bundle it with an also-on-sale USB-C Apple Pencil or first-gen Apple Pencil, it's still cheaper than any iPad Air or Pro.

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

Now that the M5 chip has arrived, the 13-inch M4 iPad Pro is no longer the shiniest new model on the market — but that doesn't mean much in the era of iterative upgrades. When our reviewer tested it last year, she said it "blew us away with its power efficiency, striking display, and breakneck performance." It's overkill for most people, but great for professional artists and creatives. While most of this week's Black Friday iPad discounts top off around $50 to $100, this M4 iPad Pro's 256GB base model is chilling at $200 off. It's $100 cheaper than its M5 equivalent.

More Black Friday iPad deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, + cellular, 128GB) $424 at Amazon
$499 Save $75   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14 Bionic, WiFi, 256GB) $349 at Walmart
$449 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) $449 at Amazon and Best Buy
$599 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) $649 at Amazon and Best Buy
$799 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi + cellular, 256GB) $999 at Amazon and Best Buy
$1,199 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $899 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart
$999 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $1,199 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart
$1,299 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) $399 at Amazon and Best Buy
$499 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFI + cellular, 128GB) $549 at Amazon and Best Buy
$649 Save $100   Get Deal
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The American SUV with the worst resale value after five years

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 14:15

If you’re shopping for a family SUV and planning to keep it long-term, resale value matters just as much as space, performance, or fuel economy. Yet one well-known American three-row model loses a startling amount of its value after just five years, far more than most shoppers realize. Its steep drop in price leaves owners with far less equity than expected, making it one of the segment’s biggest depreciation risks.

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Raspberry Pi projects to try this weekend (November 28 - 30)

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 14:00

Are you looking for a new Raspberry Pi project to dive into this weekend? Why not spend some time to build your own UniFi gateway so you don’t have to buy Ubiquiti’s expensive solution. Or maybe build a flight tracker?

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Patton Oswalt opens up about the moments that defined his career

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 14:00

With a career spanning classic films (Ratatouille, Zoolander, and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire) and iconic tv shows (The King of Queens, Kim Possible, and Family Guy), Patton Oswalt has become a fixture on our screens. But Patton's true passion is stand-up comedy. And with his Audible-produced 10th comedy album, Black Coffee and Ice Water, he may be doing his best work yet. Oswalt sat down with Say More host Mark Stetson to talk about his brand new comedy album, the state of Hollywood, and the evolution of his career.

What began as a casual interview about his career turned into a mediation on Hollywood, artificial intelligence, and what makes good art. Oswalt explained how, even though every generation worries that they are experiencing the death of good art, great comedy and fantastic films always persevere. He also went into how, during his career, he has experienced multiple booms and crashes in film and stand-up, and that it's easy to spot the familiar artist archetypes within each new generation.

When it comes to artificial intelligence in art, Oswalt didn't mince words. "AI is not going anywhere, we cannot wish this stuff away. Because we invented it. So how do we find ways to work around it or find a way to make it human?" Oswalt and Stetson discussed how AI is not currently optimized for artists who enjoy the process of creating, but instead for those whose joy comes from the reward of the product of it.

"Look, I like the rewards, too. But the rewards are only fun if you got it. It's almost like the getting away with it. I got all this success from making up things from thin air. There's something beautiful about that... Getting to sit down and come up with a joke out of nothing, it's never not been thrilling for me. It'll never get old for me."

Oswalt also looked back at his illustrious career spanning over three decades, starting off as a character actor on shows like Seinfeld and News Radio, and how it evolved to him being cast as himself in shows like What We Do in the Shadows and Hacks. "I've always said I'm in showbiz for the money and the anecdotes. I want really amazing stories. I want every part of the canvas covered. I want to be able to explore every corner of it. It changes you when you experience all of this stuff."

Black Coffee and Ice Water is now available on Audible.

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The best Black Friday MacBook deals: Record-low price on MacBook Air M4 and MacBook Pro M5

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 13:58
Best Black Friday MacBook deals at a glance: Best overall MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 (save $250) Get Deal Best MacBook M5 deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,349 (save $250) Get Deal Best MacBook Pro M4 deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,749 (save $250) Get Deal

Black Friday is officially here, and retailers are serving up significant discounts on MacBooks. In fact, we don't expect prices to get any lower on the core 2025 models — all of which are on sale right now.

Some retailers, including Amazon and Best Buy, have already officially kicked off their Black Friday sales, and their deals on Apple laptops reflect that. Some standouts include the M4 MacBook Air down to $749 and the very latest MacBook Pro with M5 chip getting its biggest discount yet, saving you $200.

SEE ALSO: Everything to know about Black Friday 2025: Best early deals, sale dates, price matching, and more

These deals beat out what you're going to find at the Apple Store. As usual, the brand will be hosting its Black Friday gift card promo, which gives you a small sum back to use on Apple products after you've made your purchase. (Womp, womp.) But as far as discounts go, Apple will be bereft of discounts like those you can find elsewhere. Here's the good news, though. If you're looking for more Apple savings on iPads, AirPads, and more, you can check out our Apple deals recommendations and sign up to receive Mashable's Black Friday deals alert over text.

For the best Black Friday MacBook deals so far, read on!

Best Black Friday MacBook Air deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 at Amazon
$999 Save $250   Get Deal Why we like it

In Mashable's analysis of the best MacBooks, the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air earns the top spot as the best option for students. It's lightweight and thin which makes for ultimate portability. Noting it's sale price of $749, Mashable's resident laptop expert Haley Henschel wrote, "I seriously doubt it'll get any cheaper on Black Friday proper. That's a bargain."

Best Black Friday MacBook Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,349 at Amazon
$1,599 Save $250   Get Deal Why we like it

Leading up to Black Friday, it was a pleasant surprise to see the latest MacBook Pro already getting a discount. So it was an even bigger surprise to wake up on Black Friday to another price drop on the MacBook Pro with M5 chip. Grab the MacBook Pro for just $1,349, saving you $250 off its $1,599 list price.

More Black Friday MacBook deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $549 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $100.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $649 at Best Buy
$799 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $949 at Amazon
$1,199 Save $250   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,349 at Amazon
$1,599 Save $250   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $2,189 at Amazon
$2,499 Save $310   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,699 at Amazon
$3,119 Save $420   Get Deal
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The best Black Friday deals on portable power stations: Jackery, Bluetti, and DJI at record lows

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 13:51
The best Black Friday power station deals at a glance: Best Jackery Deal Jackery Explorer 240D $132 (save $77) Get Deal Best Anker Deal Anker Solix C1000 $397 (save $402) Get Deal Best Bluetti Deal Bluetti AC180 $409 (save $290) Get Deal Best DJI deal DJI Power 1000 $449 (save $250) Get Deal Best EF EcoFlow Deal EF EcoFlow Delta 2 + 220W Solar Panel $549 (save $750) Get Deal

Scouring the Black Friday sales this year has been interesting. While some categories are off to a slow, underwhelming start (I’m looking at you, Ninja), the portable power station market is fully going for it.

I’m not a doomsday prepper, but I am someone who lives in a storm-prone area where the power goes out if the wind blows the wrong way. So, I track these prices religiously. And right now, we're seeing deals that match, and in some cases actually beat the record lows we saw during Prime Day. If you’ve been stressed about keeping your devices charged during a winter storm or just want a reliable backup for camping, now's the time to shop.

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

The discounts are surprisingly good this year, with major brands like Bluetti, Jackery, EF EcoFlow, and Anker offering 40% to 60% off. Even DJI, which is usually pretty stubborn with its pricing, is getting in on the action.

Best Black Friday Jackery power station deal Jackery Explorer 240D $132 at Amazon
$209 Save $77   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

I love a heavy-duty home backup system, but I am not trying to haul a 50-pound generator around unless I absolutely have to. For camping trips, beach days, or just keeping my iPad alive during a spotty power outage, I want something I can carry in one hand.

As of Nov. 21, the Jackery Explorer 240D is on sale for $132 at Amazon. That's a 37% discount (or a $77 price cut) off its $209 list price, and it's the best deal we've seen on this specific model. If you want to save even more, Jackery is offering an extra $200 off to customers who subscribe to its newsletter, but that coupon is only valid on orders over $2,000, so it won't apply to this deal specifically.

The 240D uses a LiFePO4 battery, which means it has a 10-year lifespan and can handle 4,000+ charge cycles (the old ones could only do about 500). It packs 256Wh of capacity into a tiny 4.85-pound box, so you can fast-charge your laptop, phone, or drone directly via its 140W USB-C ports.

Just keep in mind: This is a "power bank" style station, meaning it has USB ports but no AC wall outlet. It’s designed for devices, not appliances. But for $132, it’s the perfect "just in case" gadget to keep in your closet.

More Jackery power station dealsBest Black Friday Anker power station deal Anker Solix C1000 $397 at Amazon
$799 Save $402   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Read our full review of the Anker Solix C1000 portable power station.

If you need something with a bit more oomph than the Jackery 240D but aren't trying to spend $1,000, this is the sweet spot. The Anker Solix C1000 hits that perfect middle ground for capacity and portability, and right now, it's half off.

As of Nov. 21, the Anker Solix C1000 is on sale for $397 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount (or a $402 price cut) off its $799 list price. It's also the lowest price we've seen on this model since Prime Day (it was $399 in October).

The Solix C1000 is a Mashable Choice Award winner. Mashable's Lauren Allain tested this unit extensively, from powering an outdoor movie night to keeping her essentials running during a power outage, and called it "simply perfect." She specifically praised its "awesome price-to-features ratio" and its incredibly fast recharge time (0 to 100% in under an hour!).

With 1,056Wh of capacity and 1,800W of output, it can handle everything from a CPAP machine (for 18+ hours) to a full-size fridge (for up to 14 hours). And if you decide later that you need even more juice, you can double its capacity with an expansion battery.

More Anker power station dealsBest Black Friday Bluetti power station deal Bluetti AC180 $409 at Amazon
$699 Save $290   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

If you missed the Anker deal above (or if you just want a little more juice), this is the one to grab. It's a direct competitor that sits in that same "Goldilocks" zone of size and power, but with a few extra perks.

As of Nov. 21, the Bluetti AC180 is on sale for $409 at Amazon. That's 41% off its usual $699 price tag, saving you nearly $300. (It hit this new all-time low yesterday, according to CamelCamelCamel.)

Here's why you might choose this one over the others: It has a slightly larger battery (1,152Wh) and a specialized "Power Lifting" mode. This boosts the output to 2,700W to handle resistive loads, meaning you can run high-wattage essentials like a space heater or electric kettle without tripping the unit. It also charges super fast (0-80% in just 45 minutes) and works as a reliable UPS backup for your computer or CPAP.

More Bluetti power station dealsBest Black Friday DJI power station deal DJI Power 1000 $449 at Amazon
$699 Save $250   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

DJI is known for its drones, not its discounts, so seeing the DJI Power 1000 drop this low is a genuinely pleasant surprise. If you're a drone pilot or just someone who hates the loud humming noise most power stations make, this is the deal for you.

As of Nov. 21, the DJI Power 1000 is on sale for $449 at Amazon. That's 36% off its $699 list price, and $250 in savings.

It operates at just 23dB, which is quieter than a whisper. You can charge it right next to your bed and not even hear it. For drone owners, it has dedicated SDC ports that can fast-charge select DJI drone batteries from 10% to 95% in just 32 minutes. It also has a 1,024Wh capacity and dual 140W USB-C ports for your non-drone gear.

More DJI power station deals Best Black Friday EF EcoFlow power station deal EF EcoFlow Delta 2 + 220W Solar Panel $529 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $770   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

If you’re looking for a true "off-grid" ready kit, buying a power station on its own is only half the battle. Usually, adding a decent solar panel will set you back another $300 or more. That’s why this bundle deal is so good — it includes the panel for a price that beats many standalone stations.

As of Nov. 21, the EF ECOFLOW Solar Generator Delta 2 Bundle is on sale for $549 at Amazon. This bundle includes the excellent Delta 2 power station (1,024Wh capacity, LiFePO4 battery) plus a 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel.

"Bifacial" just means it captures sunlight on both sides (ambient light on the back), which EcoFlow says can increase energy capture by up to 25%. Combined with the Delta 2's fast charging and 1,800W output, this is a turnkey solution for camping or emergency backup.

More EF EcoFlow power station deals
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The HBO Max Black Friday deal is live: Save 73% on a year of streaming

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 13:47

SAVE $96: Through Dec. 1, new and returning subscribers can get 12 months of HBO Max Basic with ads for just $2.99 per month instead of $10.99 per month. That's a total of $96 in savings or 73%.

Opens in a new window Credit: HBO Max HBO Max Basic with ads $2.99/month for 12 months (save $8/month) Get Deal

For Black Friday 2024, HBO Max just copy-pasted its streaming deal from 2023. In 2025, it finally one-upped itself. And that's a pretty shocking turn of events, considering the streamer recently raised its prices.

Through Dec. 1, new and returning subscribers can get 12 months of HBO Max Basic with ads for only $2.99 per month. That's just $35.88 total for the year. Since the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service just raised the cost of its Basic with ads plan in October from $9.99 to $10.99 per month, this Black Friday deal ends up saving you $96 or 73% total across 12 months.

The past two years, HBO Max offered just six months of streaming for $2.99 per month. So not only did it double the length of the discount in 2025, but with the price hike, you'll actually be saving even more. Not to mention, you'll be getting access to even more excellent content in 2025. This year, we've been blessed with several new original series, like the Emmy-winning The Pitt, IT: Welcome to Derry, Task, The Chair Company, and Rachel Sennott's I Love LA, plus new seasons of beloved series like The Last of Us and The White Lotus. There's also plenty of new theatrical releases to queue up, including Weapons, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Superman, Sinners, and Bring Her Back.

Following in Netflix's footsteps, HBO Max recently started its aggressive crackdown on password sharing (ask me how I know), so that's all the more reason to sign up for your own account. Sure, you'll have to deal with a few ads here and there, but at under $3 per month, it's easy to look past that. Just remember you'll be charged the full cost of $10.99 per month once the promotional period runs out. If you want to avoid that charge, be sure to cancel ahead of time.

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60+ Black Friday Target deals: Save up to 50% on Sony, Keurig, and Lego

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 13:39
The best Target Black Friday deals at a glance Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM6 $399.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best TV deal TCL 65-inch NXTVISION Smart Frame QLED 4K TV $799.99 (save $600) Get Deal Best kitchen deal PowerXL Vortex Pro air fryer $49.99 (save $70) Get Deal Best gaming deal Meta Quest 3S (128GB) $249.99 (save $50 plus get a free $50 Target gift card) Get Deal Best gift card deal Uber and Uber Eats gift cards save 15% on $15 through $250 gift cards Get Deal Best Lego deal Target exclusive Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector's Set 66809 $41.99 (save $18) Get Deal

Target's official Black Friday sale is now in full swing. While the retailer has been running deals since early November, today is when we see the biggest price drops across the site, with many items chilling at their deepest discount yet.

We've been tracking Target Black Friday 2025 all month, and the key shopping tip remains the same: If you see a high-ticket item at a good price, don't wait to buy it. We've already witnessed several early steals bump back to full price, and many high-demand items are selling out now that we're in the final stretch. This is a testament to how sought-after so many of these Target deals are.

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You'll find savings near 50% off (sometimes more!) on all your favorite brands, including Bose, Samsung, Garmin, Keurig, Apple, and TCL. The retailer has dropped its final wave of deals today, and they will run through Cyber Weekend (ending Nov. 29), with Target Circle 360 members getting special early access to select deals.

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If you're eager to get your Christmas shopping done early, here are the best Black Friday deals live at Target right now. Want more options? We're live tracking all of the best Black Friday deals across the internet from Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more.

Best Target headphone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-canceling headphones $399.99 at Target
$459.99 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

Sony's newest flagship headphones have dropped below $400 for Black Friday, making them the same price as the older XM5 pair when they're at full price. Compared to the XM5, the XM6 have better audio quality and support for LDAC high-resolution audio, plus the impeccable active noise cancellation that we always expect from Sony. The new pair can also fold up, making them significantly easier to take on the go or pack in a bag.

Read our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.

More headphone deals at Target Opens in a new window Credit: Target Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones $199.99 at Target
$359.99 Save $160   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 active noise-cancelling headphones $249.99
$399.99 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Tune 520BT headphones $29.99 at Target
$59.99 Save $30.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds $229.99 at Target
$329.99 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) $249.99
$299.99 Save $50 New release Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones $129.99 at Target
$199.99 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Solo Buds $69.99 at Target
$79.99 Save $10   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-CH720N noise-cancelling headphones $99.99
$179.99 Save $80.00 Mashable editor's pick Get Deal Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 55-inch Q6 Series QLED 4K Smart TV $279.99 at Target
$449.99 Save $170   Get Deal Why we like it

When you think of Black Friday, you think of folks busting down doors and elbowing each other en route to the TV section. This QLED TV is definitely worth a brawl, but maybe just order it online instead. This 55-inch TCL QLED TV is easily one of the cheapest QLEDs of its size you'll see this Black Friday, and it will be noticeably brighter than your current regular LED TV — especially when watching sports in the daylight.

More Target Black Friday TV deals Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED Art TV (2025) $899.99 at Target
$1,199.99 Save $300 Mashable editor's pick 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: Samsung Samsung 65-inch Q8F QLED 4K Smart TV $699.99 at Target
$899.99 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 55-inch UHD LED 4K AI TV $289.99 at Target
$379.99 Save $90   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 55-inch Evo C5 Series OLED 4K Smart TV $1,196.99 at Target
$1,399.99 Save $203 Mashable's editor's pick Get Deal Target Black Friday deals on streaming devices Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $19.99 at Target
$39.99 Save $20.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku Streaming Stick Plus 4K $19.99 at Target
$39.99 Save $20.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku Streaming Stick 4K $24.99 at Target
$49.99 Save $25.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick HD $17.99 at Target
$34.99 Save $17.00   Get Deal Best tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet $69.99 at Target
$139.99 Save $70.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Target's best tablet deal is on one of Amazon's beloved Fire tablets. You can snag the 10-inch Fire HD for $69.99 — with that massive 50% discount, you could buy three Fire tablets for less than the price of this season's cheapest iPad deal.

More Target Black Friday deals on tablets Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet $54.99 at Target
$99.99 Save $45.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet $149.99 at Target
$219.99 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet $44.99 at Target
$99.99 Save $55.00 Costs $5 more at Amazon Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet $139.99 at Target
$229.99 Save $90 Costs $50 more at Amazon Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet $64.99
$139.99 Save $75.00   Get Deal Best speaker deals Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Charge 6 $129.99 at Target
$199.99 Save $70   Get Deal Why we like it

Our favorite Bluetooth speaker is the JBL Charge 6. This portable, phone-charging speaker offers big, powerful, and portable sound. It has long battery life, impressive clarity, and can even be paired with other JBL speakers with Auracast. Our testers have also found that JBL speakers offer sound just as good, and often much better, than more expensive speakers from brands like Sonos and Bose.

More speaker deals Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose SoundLink Plus portable Bluetooth speaker $199.99 at Target
$269.99 Save $70 Mashable editor's pick Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kids Echo Dot $31.99 at Target
$59.99 Save $28.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Pill portable speaker $99.99 at Target
$149.99 Save $50.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Flip 7 $109.99 at Target
$149.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal Best smartwatch and fitness tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Venu Sq 2 $149.99 at Target
$249.99 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

Getting ready for a marathon? If you want to maximize your training, then a smartwatch or fitness tracker can help you out. Garmin makes some of our favorite devices if you want a smartwatch and fitness tracker in one, working with both Android and Apple devices. For $149.99, the Venu Sq 2 packs a punch.

More smartwatch and fitness tracker deals Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 $149.99 at Target
$249.99 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Vivoactive 5 smartwatch $189.95 at Target
$249.99 Save $60.04   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Oura Oura Ring 4 $249
$499 Save $250   Get Deal Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: PowerXL PowerXL Vortex Pro Air Fryer $49.99 at Target
$119.99 Save $70   Get Deal Why we like it

Air fryers have earned their place as a kitchen essential in recent years. They're less of a hassle than the oven and get food hot and crispy fast. The PowerXL Vortex Pro Air Fryer has an 8.4-quart basket and comes with nine presets on an LED touchscreen. It first went on sale at Target for $59.99 the week before Black Friday, and has dropped an extra $10 to bring the total savings to almost 60% off.

More kitchen deals Opens in a new window Credit: Instant Pot Instant Pot 6qt Pro Plus Pressure Cooker $149.99 at Target
$229.99 Save $80   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Cuisinart Cuisinart 7-in-1 Air Fryer and Oven $99.99 at Target
$229.99 Save $130 $60 more at Amazon Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL $89.99 at Target
$179.99 Save $90.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeLonghi DeLonghi Magnifica Espresso Machine $499.99
$779.95 Save $279.96 $50 more at Amazon Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nespresso Nespresso Vertuo Coffee and Espresso Machine $149.99 at Target
$229.99 Save $80   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Keurig Keurig K-Elite Coffee Maker $139.99 at Target
$209.99 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Crock Pot Crock-Pot 4.5 Quart Ceramic Slow Cooker $17.99 at Target
$29.99 Save $12   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: KitchenAid KitchenAid 5.5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer $299.99 at Target
$499.99 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: GE GE Opal Nugget Ice Maker $349 at Target
$499.99 Save $150.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Professional Plus Blender Duo $99.99 at Target
$169.99 Save $70.00   Get Deal Best gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) $399.99
$499.99 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

We're taking any PS5 deal we find this week — who knows how long this coveted console will even be in stock? The PS5 Digital Slim is on sale for $399.99 at Target, matching the $100 discount at Walmart and Best Buy. Opting for the digital game version over the disc version saves you $50.

More gaming deals Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Meta Quest 3S (128GB) $249.99
$299.99 Save $50 save $50 plus get a free $50 Target gift card Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: EA Sports Select EA Sports PS5 games for $29.99   Get Deal Best toys and Lego deals

It wouldn't be the holiday gifting season without deals on the year's most hyped toys. Target's best toy deals include up to 50% off board games and puzzles, remote control toys, playsets and dollhouses, and Disney toys, plus BOGO 50% off Marvel, Our Generation, Hot Wheels, and more.

Target also has an excellent selection of Legos on sale for kids and adults alike. Save up to 30% on Lego sets, including the Target exclusive Lego Botanicals Mini Orchid and Lucky Bamboo duo set, x invisible hand, and Lego advent calendars.

Lego deals Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector's Set 66809 $41.99
$59.99 Save $18   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Advent calendar 2025 $35.99
$44.99 Save $9   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Harry Potter Chomping Monster Book of Monsters 76449 $47.99
$59.99 Save $12   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Disney Frozen Advent Calendar 2025 $34.64 at Target
$38.49 Save $3.85   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Technic Ford Bronco SUV $51.99 at Target
$64.99 Save $13.00   Get Deal Target gift card sale Opens in a new window Credit: Uber Select gift cards at Target Save 15% or get a free $15 Target gift card with purchase Get Deal Why we like it

Not sure what to get a certain person this year? Trust us — in this economy, they'll appreciate a gift card to use on whatever they want over an item that's a complete guess. Target is offering 15% off select gifts from merchants like Uber Eats, Xbox, and Red Robin, as well as 20% off Fandango and GolfNow gift cards. If you buy a $100 Apple or Cheesecake Factory gift card, you'll get a $15 Target gift card for free.

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The best Black Friday DJI drone deal is now live for everyone — score the best-ever price on the DJI Mini 4K

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 13:34

SAVE $60: The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $239 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's $60 off and the lowest-ever price for this model.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Mini 4K Drone $239 at Amazon
$299 Save $60   Get Deal

We made some noise about the fact that you could save $60 on the DJI Mini 4K drone in the early stages of Amazon's Black Friday sale. That deal came with a catch, as it was only available to Prime members. Well the exclusivity is gone. Now everyone can score the DJI Mini 4K drone for its best-ever price.

The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $239 in the Amazon Black Friday sale, saving you $60 on list price. TikTokers, YouTubers, and filmmakers absolutely love DJI drones. And they'll probably love this deal, because it couldn't have come at a better time.

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It's looking more and more likely that DJI drones will be banned by the end of 2025. That sucks for creators, but there's still time to stock up ahead of any final decision.

It's worth noting that if you're not a Prime member, the drone is sold by Hibikin-US. We don't generally recommend purchasing from third-party sellers on Amazon, but DJI is facing stock issues right now (for obvious reasons) and Hibikin-US has excellent reviews, so we feel fine making this recommendation.

Score the DJI Mini 4K drone for $239 in the Amazon Black Friday sale.

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