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Can you believe it’s Thanksgiving already? You know what that means — tomorrow is Black Friday! The sales are already in full swing and Best Buy has some of the greatest deals we’ve seen. We’re going through all the savings as they happen and updating this list, so you know what you’re seeing is, literally, the best buy.  Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates Our favorite early Black Friday Best Buy deals Amazon/ZDNET…

As the holiday season approaches and Black Friday with it, many of us hope to make a head start on our shopping lists. If you plan to buy presents for loved ones or treat yourself to a new gadget or two, now’s the time to start looking for decent deals online.  Also: The best Black Friday deals live now Samsung is a brand that always appears during sales, including Black Friday. You often see cut-price Samsung…

Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Google Pixel 8a is one of the few phones with AI features that costs less than $500, and you can find it discounted to just $399 on Amazon and at Best Buy. I’m a fan of the comfortable design and IP67 dust and water resistance rating. Unfortunately, the display isn’t bright enough for outdoor usage and has thick, uneven bezels. For many, that may not matter as much. The…

The Soundcore Aerofit Pro headphones clipped to the adjustable headband. Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Anker Soundcore Aerofit Pro headphones are available now on Amazon for $99 during Black Friday. They have outstanding sound, comfortable fit, and long battery life.  I just wish the control buttons weren’t as tricky to manage. For years, bone-conducting headphones have been my go-to for running. The primary reason I opt for them is because I sweat a lot…

Black Friday is inbound soon (seriously, it starts tomorrow), but if you can’t wait until sales officially kick off to upgrade or replace your TV (or to find one to gift), we’ve found some incredible early Black Friday TV deals at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. You’ll find great discounts from brands like Sony, LG, TCL, and Hisense on everything from high-end OLED models to entry-level smart TVs for college dorms and first apartments.  Also: The best…

Dyson/ZDNET If you’re chronically online or know anyone hair-obsessed, you already know that the Dyson Airwrap is the styling tool to beat, and it has been for a while. The Airwrap uses air and Dyson’s top-of-the-line technology to style your hair flawlessly and with ease (if you’re a twenty-something with a vendetta against heat tools, like me).  Also: The best Black Friday deals: Live updates Despite its popularity, the Airwrap is still an expensive buy, but…

Amazon/ZDNET If you’ve been looking for a new digital storage option, Samsung has a deal on the 8TB Samsung T5 Evo portable SSD for just $430. With that much storage, it’s perfect for large digital game libraries, raw video and photo files, raw and rendered digital art, and other important programs and documents you may need to take on the go. And you won’t want to wait to take advantage of this deal.   Also: The best…

Get three months of access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for a discount right now. Stack Social If you’ve been thinking about trying out Xbox’s subscription gaming service Game Pass, now is a great time to get started: Stack Social is offering a deal to get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate access for Xbox consoles, PCs, and mobile devices for just $36 — down from its usual price of $51, saving you 28%…

Remarkable/ZDNET What’s the deal? With Black Friday happening tomorrow, multiple retailers are selling the ReMarkable 2 for $70 off, when bundled with the Marker Plus and either the Type Folio for $559 or the Book Folio for $529. ZDNET’s key takeaways The ReMarkable 2 is a great resource for creative professionals. A proprietary stylus and protective folio help you get the most out of the device.  However, the tablet itself is missing some key features. …

Get a one-year subscription to Microsoft 365 at a big discount right now. StackSocial If you’ve recently upgraded your laptop, you may have suddenly found yourself without access to Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and the rest of Microsoft’s near-necessary software. And since Microsoft switched from the traditional Office suite to a Microsoft 365 subscription service, it’s become more expensive to access those programs. But right now, Microsoft partner StackSocial is offering a one-year subscription to…