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Argentina will take on Mexico in a group-stage FIFA World Cup clash at the Lusail Iconic Stadium. The 2021 Copa América champions will be hoping to secure three points after a clash with Saudi Arabia on Nov. 22. Meanwhile, the Tricolors will be coming from a match with Poland. Argentina vs Mexico kickoff timeKickoff time for the Argentina vs. Mexico match is set for 2p.m. ET on November 26 at the 80,000-seat venue in Lusial. How to watch Argentina vs Mexico on streaming or free TVWorld Cup 2022 fans in the U.S. have a choice of options when it comes to livestreaming games at the tournament. You can watch every game on the FOX Sports family of networks, which are the official English-language broadcast partner in the United States. The Argentina vs. Mexico match will be shown on FOX, with broadcasters Telemundo and Universo also showing the game. Fans who prefer to use live TV streaming services have options including FuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV. Those looking to stream the games online in English can use the Fox Sports App for $19.99 per month. Spanish speakers can use Peacock Premium, which is $4.99 per month – however it will contain ads. Ad-free Premium Plus costs $9.99 monthly. When are the other Group C games?Teams will be hoping to get enough points in their three group-stage games to secure a spot in the knockout stages. SEE ALSO: FIFA World Cup 2022 schedule including how to watch The winner of Group C will play the runners-up in Group D, whereas the team that comes second place will play its winners. Group D contains Tunisia, Australia, Denmark and France. Tuesday, Nov. 22: Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia Tuesday, Nov. 22: Mexico vs. Poland Saturday, Nov. 26: Poland vs. Saudi Arabia Saturday, Nov. 26: Argentina vs. Mexico Wednesday, Nov. 30: Poland vs. Argentina Wednesday, Nov. 30: Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico Watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup on TV with these deals 55" Sony Bravia XR A80K Series 4K Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $1,298.00 (List Price $1,498) 55" LG B2 Series OLED 4K HDR 120Hz Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $996.99 50" Vizio V505-J09 4K HDR Full Array LED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $298.00 (List Price $358) 60" Samsung Q60B Series 4K QLED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $747.99 (List Price $897.99) 55" LG UQA Series NanoCell 4K HDR Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $496.90 (List Price $799.99) 55" TCL 5-Series 4K UHD QLED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $399.99 (List Price $429.99) Hisense 55U8H (Opens in a new window) — $799.98 (List Price $1,099.99) View the full article

SAVE £70: The Fitbit Charge 5 is on sale for £99 this Black Friday, saving you 42% on list price. Black Friday is the first step towards the end of the year. And we all know what that means: You're winding down for Christmas, letting your usual rules about diet and alcohol consumption slip a bit, and generally lazing around while telling yourself you’ll get back on track in the new year. So, why not use Black Friday as an opportunity to invest in the new year and get yourself not only back on track but nailing those fitness goals? What you need is the Fitbit Charge 5, which is down to just £99 this Black Friday — that’s a fitness-enhancing discount of 41%. There’s little doubt that the Fitbit Charge 5 will help improve and maintain overall fitness. Fitbit is pretty much the biggest name in wearable fitness tech, and this is the latest generation model in the iconic Charge range. But what can the Fitbit Charge 5 do? It keeps close tabs on your heartrate, as well as guiding you towards healthy heart targets. It tracks steps and sleep, and wakes you up gently with a vibrating alarm. That means no more rude awakenings from your phone. It allows you to set personal goals, with various options of exercise modes. It then gives you real-time stats, plus notifications for calls, texts, and reminders. You also get a six-month subscription to Fitbit Premium for free. For just £99, it’s a bargain. The exercise buddy you never knew you needed, but just can’t live without. Opens in a new tab Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Charge 5 (opens in a new tab) £99 at Amazon Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

SAVE £30: The Garmin Vivofit Jr 2 is on sale for £49.99 this Black Friday, saving you 37% on list price. If Christmas is for kids, Black Friday is very much for adults. The one day a year that we anticipate with childlike excitement, because we get to save some money in the increasingly-expensive run up to Christmas. But here’s a Black Friday deal that will please grown-ups and little ones alike. Grown-ups will love the price, while kids will love the item itself — a cartoon-themed Garmin Vivofit Jr 2, a smartwatch for kids from one of the very best brands in wearable tech. The Garmin Vivofit Jr 2 on sale for just £49.99 this Black Friday. That’s an overall saving of £30 — 37% off the regular price. Kids will go crazy for the variety of designs. Whatever their favourite character or cartoon, there’s a design just for them. Designs include Spider-Man, Frozen, Captain America, Minnie Mouse, Star Wars, and more. It’s got plenty of features too. The Garmin Vivofit Jr 2 is swim-friendly, and keeps kids active by motivating them to do chores and achieve goals. This unlocks adventures, games, and images on the mobile app. Parents can also use the app to monitor activities and chores, and also join in with challenges. Overall, it helps instil positive routines and habits, which will be welcomed by many parents in the age of non-stop screen-time. The deal is available until Nov. 29, giving you a few days after Black Friday itself, but with highly-sought-after items selling out quickly, you might want to borrow some advice from the Garmin Vivofit Jr 2 and step to it. Opens in a new tab Credit: Garmin Garmin Vivofit Jr 2 (opens in a new tab) £49.99 at Amazon Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

France will take on Denmark in a group-stage FIFA World Cup clash at the Stadium 974. The reigning champions will be hoping to secure three points after a clash with Australia on Nov. 22. Meanwhile, the Danes will be coming from a match with Tunisia. France vs Denmark kickoff timeKickoff time for the France vs. Denmark match is set for 11 a.m. ET on November 26 at the 40,000-seat venue in Doha. How to watch France vs Denmark on streaming or free TVWorld Cup 2022 fans in the U.S. have a choice of options when it comes to livestreaming games at the tournament. You can watch every game on the FOX Sports family of networks, which are the official English-language broadcast partner in the United States. The France vs. Denmark match will be shown on FOX, with broadcasters Telemundo and Universo also showing the game. Fans who prefer to use live TV streaming services have options including FuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV. Those looking to stream the games online in English can use the Fox Sports App for $19.99 per month. Spanish speakers can use Peacock Premium, which is $4.99 per month – however it will contain ads. Ad-free Premium Plus costs $9.99 monthly. When are the other Group D games?Teams will be hoping to get enough points in their three group-stage games to secure a spot in the knockout stages. SEE ALSO: FIFA World Cup 2022 schedule including how to watch The winner of Group D will play the runners-up in Group C, whereas the team that comes second place will play its winners. Group C contains Saudi Arabia, Poland, Mexico and Argentina. Tuesday, Nov. 22: Denmark vs. Tunisia Tuesday, Nov. 22: France vs. Australia Saturday, Nov. 26: Tunisia vs. Australia Saturday, Nov. 26: France vs. Denmark Wednesday, Nov. 30: Australia vs. Denmark Wednesday, Nov. 30: Tunisia vs. France Watch the 2022 FIFA World Cup on TV with these deals 55" Sony Bravia XR A80K Series 4K Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $1,298.00 (List Price $1,498) 55" LG B2 Series OLED 4K HDR 120Hz Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $996.99 50" Vizio V505-J09 4K HDR Full Array LED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $298.00 (List Price $358) 60" Samsung Q60B Series 4K QLED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $747.99 (List Price $897.99) 55" LG UQA Series NanoCell 4K HDR Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $496.90 (List Price $799.99) 55" TCL 5-Series 4K UHD QLED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $399.99 (List Price $429.99) Hisense 55U8H (Opens in a new window) — $799.98 (List Price $1,099.99) View the full article

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We might finally be near the end of the Twitter checkmark saga. Twitter CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Friday that the company aims to re-launch its account verification scheme next Friday, on Dec. 2. The feature will go live alongside a re-launch of Twitter's paid membership tier Twitter Blue, which was pulled earlier this month. But the system is changing. This time, says Musk, there will be three checks: "Gold check for companies, grey check for government, blue for individuals (celebrity or not)." And just paying $8 for a Twitter Blue membership won't be enough to get a checkmark. "All verified accounts will be manually authenticated before check activates." "Painful, but necessary," he wrote. SEE ALSO: Elon Musk says Twitter will give 'amnesty' to suspended accounts from next week With this, Musk and Twitter have come full circle. Twitter's blue checkmark was originally a way to prove users' identities. Shortly after taking over at Twitter, Musk rendered it useless by making it another perk of Twitter Blue. This meant everyone could get a checkmark for eight bucks, and that's seemingly what everyone did, with impersonators spewing fake news and confusing users who no longer had an at least partially reliable way to determine which accounts were genuine. For a more detailed recap of what happened next, go here. Suffice to say that Musk and Twitter stumbled aimlessly, killing off features and bringing them back on a daily basis, before ultimately deciding on manually authenticating accounts before granting them checkmarks, which is more or less what Twitter did before Musk came along. Featured Video For You Alternative Social Networks to Replace Twitter, Facebook, and More The difference, however, is that having the privilege of getting authenticated by Twitter will no longer be free; users, companies, and (seemingly) governments and related organizations will have to cough up eight bucks to get it. When asked to provide more details about how, exactly, the new system will work, Musk said a "longer explanation" is coming next week. View the full article

Six years ago, the US Navy was sued for mass copyright infringement and accused of causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. The lawsuit was filed by German company Bitmanagement. It wasn’t a typical piracy case where software was downloaded from shady sources, but the end result was the same. It all started in 2011 when the US Navy began testing Bitmanagement’s 3D virtual reality application ‘BS Contact Geo’. The Navy subsequently installed the software across its network, assuming that it had permission to do so. This turned out to be a crucial misunderstanding. Bitmanagement said it never authorized this type of use and when it discovered that the Navy had installed the software on hundreds of thousands of computers, the company took legal action. Bitmanagement Wins Appeal In a complaint filed at the United States Court of Federal Claims in 2016, the German company accused the US Navy of mass copyright infringement and demanded damages totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. The Court initially dismissed the complaint so Bitmanagement appealed. Last year, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit sided with the German software company, concluding that the US Government was indeed liable. The matter was reverted back to the Federal Claims court, to determine the appropriate damages amount through a ‘hypothetical negotiation’ process at a behind-closed-doors trial. Millions or Thousands in Damages? Over the past several months, the court heard both sides and a crucial expert witness. The goal was to establish what the Navy would have paid for the software licenses if an agreement had been reached. The court also had to decide how many copies the Navy should pay compensation for. Bitmanagement claimed that over 600,000 copies were installed but the Court of Appeals specified that damages should be based on “actual usage” of the software. To reach its final verdict the Federal Claims Court relied in part on testimony from the Navy’s expert witness, David Kennedy, who has vast experience with establishing damages claims. After reviewing various log files, Mr. Kennedy concluded that the software was used by a few hundred unique users at most. In addition, he believes that it’s reasonable that Bitmanagement would have agreed to a price of up to $200 per license. This figure is lower than the $370 per install that was negotiated earlier. However, the expert witness believes that this is warranted due to the large volume of the deal and the fact that the software company’s cash position was rather low at the time. Court Awards $154,400 Federal Claims Court Judge Edward J. Damich largely agrees with this expert opinion. In his order, he awards $154,400 in total damages. The damages figure is based on 635 unique users and a license fee of $200. The court also awards an additional $350 for each of the 100 simultaneous-use licenses the Navy would have agreed to. Judge Damich notes that these conclusions are supported by “objective considerations”, adding that the damages amount is “fair and reasonable”. Whether Bitmanagement agrees with this conclusion has yet to be seen. The company requested $155 million in damages, arguing that the Navy has installed 600,000 copies of its software, for which it should have paid ~$259 a piece. The $154,400 in compensation represents a tiny fraction of the claim, even if we add an award for delayed compensation, which will be established later. — A copy of the Federal Claims Court’s order, granting Bitmanagement $154,400 in copyright infringement damages is available here (pdf) From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. View the full article

SAVE £50: The Garmin Forerunner 55 is on sale for £129.99 this Black Friday, saving you 28% on list price. There’s no need to run to the shops for Black Friday sales these days. The number of deals available on Amazon means you can nab brilliant bargains from the comfort of your own home. Just look at the Garmin Forerunner 55, which comes from one of the very best manufacturers of running-based wearable tech. The Garmin Forerunner 55 is on sale for £129.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale, which is an overall saving of £50 — 28% off list price. This running watch does the basics brilliantly, with a GPS system that tracks speed, distance, and location. Also impressive is its heart rate monitor, a range of running stats, and the Forerunner’s ability to both suggest and plan your training routine. Another cool feature is PacePro, which offers GPS-based pace guidance, depending on the course and distance you’re planning to run. Garmin likes to boast that it’s designed to take the guesswork out of training, and with all the features, it’s easy to trust that the Garmin Forerunner 55 will improve technique, performance, and results. Everything is monitored and controlled via the Garmin Connect app, while Garmin Coach provides free training plans. This special Black Friday price is available until Nov. 29. While you don’t have to run to the shops for Black Friday, don’t get left behind. Opens in a new tab Credit: Amazon Garmin Forerunner 55 (opens in a new tab) £129.99 at Amazon Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

SAVE OVER £70: The Breville One-Touch Coffee Machine is on sale for £148.36 this Black Friday, saving you 33% on list price. While you’re filling your boots this Black Friday with excellent discounts, why not fill your coffee cup too? Because there are some very delicious offers on coffee machines in the Amazon Black Friday sale. One of our favourites is the Breville one-touch coffee machine, which has been marked down to just £148.36 — that's a discount of 33%. And if you're someone who likes to trawl through the Black Friday offers for real, measurable value, this coffee machine pays for itself in delivering excellent, time-saving coffee. Indeed, the Breville one-touch coffee machine lives up to its name by making espresso, cappuccino, and latte at the literal push of a button. Just select your preferred coffee size and flavour (it has options for various cup sizes). There’s also optional froth, which comes via a built-in milk frother. The Breville one-touch coffee machine works with ESE coffee pods and has a 19 bar Italian pump, which allows you to control the pressure. And as any coffee aficionado knows: Perfect pressure equals perfect flavour. The deal is available until Nov. 29, so you’ve got a few days to take advantage after Black Friday itself, but don’t wait too long. Good quality coffee machines are extremely popular during Black Friday, so don’t get beaten to the punch, or the push of that button, by other coffee-loving bargain-hunters. The Breville one-touch coffee machine is an absolute steal for customised coffee-making. Opens in a new tab Credit: Breville Breville One-Touch Coffee Machine (opens in a new tab) £148.36 at Amazon Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

SAVE OVER £60: The L'Or Barista Coffee Capsule Machine is on sale for £99.99 this Black Friday, saving you 39% on list price. As if the Black Friday deals weren’t tasty enough, with this deal you get two for the price of one — two cups of coffee, that is, thanks to double shot capsules which pour two espressos at once. That’s what sets the L'Or barista coffee capsule machine apart from other quick-and-easy espresso machines. The other thing that sets this one apart is the Black Friday price. The L'or barista coffee capsule machine is currently on sale for just £99.99 — that’s a saving of 39% on the regular price. Double shots are not mandatory, of course. The L'or barista coffee capsule machine is compatible with both L’or barista double shot capsules and L’or espresso single shot capsules. But there’s no doubt this machine would suit a household of coffee lovers, or sweethearts who like to drink coffee together in the morning. It allows you to adjust cup size and flavour preferences (coffee options include espresso, ristretto, latte, and luno) and uses smart capsule recognition capsules. This reads the L’or capsules and adjusts settings for optimum flavour, delivering up to 19 bars of pressure. Other features include an adjustable drip tray and an integrated milk frother, which immediately switches up the coffee options. The deal is available until Nov. 29, which gives you a little time after Black Friday itself, but there’s a rush on coffee machine deals at Black Friday so don’t get caught sleeping and un-caffeinated. Opens in a new tab Credit: Philips L'Or Barista Coffee Capsule Machine (opens in a new tab) £99.99 at Amazon Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

Tinder has launched a series of "healthy" dating guides, in collaboration with No More, a global non-profit dedicated to eradicating domestic violence and sexual assault. The guides will approach subjects across every step of dating, offering considerations along the way. Some guides examine potential red flags, others look into how to approach the subject of sex and intimacy. There's a range of information about going on an in-person date safely, and maintaining respect throughout the dating process. The guides, written in an accessible, conversational style, are also framed to empower. For example, one guide reads, "Never feel the pressure to do or be someone you’re not. For example, if you don’t want to drink, don’t. Also, don’t feel obligated to share your personal details whilst you’re still getting to know each other. As charming and brilliant as they may appear to be, take your time. There’s no rush to jump into anything you’re not ready for". Credit: No More / Tinder. The content is available on No More's website, and will be found in-app on Tinder starting on November 26th for to weeks. This will appear via a swipe card that will re-direct Tinder users to No More's site. No More, which has over 1,800 allied organisations and chapters around the world, works on changing culture and increasing awareness. According to the NGO, one in four women experience violence from their partners in their lifetimes, while one in nine men experience the same. Meanwhile, one in three women and one in six men have experienced sexual violence in their lives. Through No More's research in the field of online dating, they found 72 percent of 18-25 year-olds are as concerned with their emotional safety as their physical well-being during dating. Pamela Zaballa, CEO at No More, says, "Given the focus on using dating apps nowadays, one of our aims is to provide guidance on how to message and communicate with someone you’ve matched with online". Zabella added that the guides are "a positive step forward in creating a conversation about dating". SEE ALSO: Tinder launches significant redesign to its sexual violence reporting system Tinder has launched various safety features and protocols over the course of this year alone, including a new background check tool. "The release of the Healthy Dating Guides is a welcomed additional tool for our members," says Rory Kozoll, head of trust and safety product at Tinder. "Working with No More, we're able to continue our mission of supporting those entering online dating to form healthy relationships from the start." View the full article

If you love Studio Ghibli films, you know how important the food is. The beloved animation studio behind Princess Mononoke, Kiki's Delivery Service, The Wind Rises, and so many more relishes in animating truly delicious-looking meals inspired by food made by director Hayao Miyazaki himself. From Mei and Satsuki's bento boxes in My Neighbour Totoro to Ponyo's steaming ham ramen to fire demon Calcifer's full breakfast in Howl's Moving Castle, every meal seems to jump out of the screen, steaming and swirling so compelling you could almost take a giant spoonful of it. In the ever-iconic Spirited Away, food plays an integral role to the narrative, when Chihiro's parents turn into pigs after gorging themselves on a cursed unattended restaurant stall buffet. It's the gluttonous act that sets off Chihiro's whole journey. YouTube cooking channel Binging with Babish specialises in recreating meals from popular culture, and the series anime expert, Alvin Zhou, specifically focuses on dishes and foods from anime. In the latest episode, Alvin makes a feast worthy of the Spirited Away buffet. "It’s not mentioned exactly what every single dish on that massive feast table was, but I’m guessing it’s an inspiration from Taiwanese street markets," says Alvin, who rationalises out five Taiwanese-inspired dishes from the animations, including grilled mochi sticks, roasted Cornish hens, king crab legs, pork sausages, and the giant sticky rice dumplings Chihiro's dad appears to obliterate in one go. If you want more tutorials for Ghibli dishes, food blogger Sylvia Wakana has made a bunch of TikTok tutorials. View the full article

The powerful Webb telescope doesn't need to take pretty pictures to revolutionize our grasp of the cosmos. Astronomers focused the space observatory — which successfully reached its outpost one million miles from Earth this year — on the Saturn-like exoplanet (meaning planet beyond our solar system) WASP-39 b. It's a hot, gas giant closely orbiting a star 700 light-years away. Previously, scientists used specialized instruments aboard Webb to detect the gas carbon dioxide on this extreme world. Now, for the first time, they've discovered "a full menu" of atoms and molecules in an exoplanet's clouds, and some are interacting. This latest detection proves that astronomers can peer into the atmospheres of strange exoplanets and decipher what's transpiring or being made chemically — and if these worlds might then contain conditions that could potentially harbor life. (On our planet, atmospheric chemistry, which is responsible for creating the likes of an insulating atmosphere and the protective ozone layer, is vital for life.) A star's light can often stoke chemical reactions on a planet, a process dubbed "photochemistry." This is what's happening on WASP-39 b. "Planets are sculpted and transformed by orbiting within the radiation bath of the host star," Natalie Batalha, an astronomer at the University of California, Santa Cruz, who contributed to the new research, said in a statement. "On Earth, those transformations allow life to thrive." (The five research papers showing the discovery are listed in this UC Santa Cruz press release.) SEE ALSO: What the giant James Webb telescope will see that Hubble can't Specifically, the Webb telescope found the presence of water vapor, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, sodium, and potassium, among other elements. To detect such molecules on distant planets, astronomers point the observatory at known exoplanets in our Milky Way galaxy. Then, as Mashable previously explained, they do something very profoundly clever: They'll wait for planets to travel in front of their bright stars. This starlight passes through the exoplanet's atmosphere, then through space, and ultimately into instruments called spectrographs aboard Webb (a strategy called "transit spectroscopy"). They're essentially hi-tech prisms, which separate the light into a rainbow of colors. Here's the big trick: Certain molecules, like water, in the atmosphere absorb specific types, or colors, of light. "Each molecule has a specific diet," explained Néstor Espinoza, an exoplanet researcher at the Space Telescope Science Institute, which runs the James Webb Space Telescope. So if that color doesn't show up in the spectrum of colors observed by a Webb spectrograph, that means it got absorbed by (or "consumed" by) the exoplanet's atmosphere. In other words, that element is present in that planet's skies. The spectrograph produces lines (designating different types of light), not pretty pictures; but it's a wealth of invaluable information. The particularly enticing detection on WASP-39 b is sulphur dioxide, which is made when a star's light hits a planet's atmosphere. Using computers, the researchers simulated conditions in this distant atmosphere and determined that photochemistry formed this molecule in WASP-39 b's thick, fluffy clouds. A graphic showing chemical reactions in WASP-39 b's atmosphere. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / Robert Hurt; Center for Astrophysics-Harvard & Smithsonian / Melissa Weiss "On Earth, those transformations allow life to thrive." Now, astronomers know they can use Webb to seek out dynamic atmospheres on other far-off worlds in space. "We are going to be able to see the big picture of exoplanet atmospheres," Laura Flagg, an exoplanet researcher at Cornell University who worked on this research, said in a statement. "It is incredibly exciting to know that everything is going to be rewritten. That is one of the best parts of being a scientist." Want more science and tech news delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter today. Stay tuned. The Webb telescope will peer into the atmospheres of the hugely intriguing Trappist planets, seven rocky worlds that exist in the zone of a solar system that's not too hot or too cold. On some of these orbs, water could slosh around the surface. Sound familiar? View the full article

Timothée Chalamet is back to complicate your crush on him. The It Boy who has awed critics and seduced fans with his riveting turns in Call Me By Your Name, Ladybird, and Little Women takes "bad boy" to a whole new level with his performance as a cannibal in Bones and All. On its surface, the road trip movie about teen runaways on a murder spree seems to follow in the tradition of Badlands or Natural Born Killers. But in the hands of director Luca Guadagnino (Suspiria, Call Me By Your Name), this audacious adaption of Camille DeAngelis's YA novel plays closer to Interview with a Vampire, offering an intoxicating tale of queer love and self-discovery that's dripping with blood. In this Call Me By Your Name mini-reunion, Chalamet stars as a young and alluring drifter named Lee who fatefully comes across the recently disowned Maren (Taylor Russell), who is on a wobbly quest to find her long-lost mother. Quickly the pair realize they’re both "eaters," essentially cannibals who were born to crave human flesh. Their meet-cute is anything but, involving homicide and the hasty decision to team up and take off — in a stolen truck, no less. But from their first shared glance, it's clear these two see something in each other that the rest of the world misses. Together, Maren and Lee will hunt. They will search for the truth about Maren's missing mom, and they will dodge the other eaters, whose wildness and weirdness are uniquely unsettling. But can a life eating on the run bring them anything but pain? SEE ALSO: Can Luca Guadagnino's 'Bones and All' be invited to Oscar dinner? Under its skin, Bones and All is a queer love story. Credit: Yannis Drakoulidis / Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures Yes, yes. Maren is a young woman, and Lee is a young man. However, in the film, Lee is presented as sexually fluid in his desires and is derided with a gay slur for the way he dresses. Beyond this though, in Guadagnino's adaptation of DeAngelis's book, cannibalism serves as a metaphor for queerness. SEE ALSO: How Luca Guadagnino's 'Bones and All' is different from the novel Before you blanch, consider that queer desire has throbbed at the heart of horror films since James Whale gave us Frankenstein, a tale where a man's desire to marry can't compare to his desire to build the man of his dreams. Is that playing a bit with the film's literal plot? Sure, but for decades rampant homophobia in America has forced Hollywood filmmakers into the closets of queer coding, from the mother-obsessed Psycho to the domestic partnership of the bloodsuckers in Interview a Vampire. These frightening figures defied gender norms, found lasting bonds in same-sex relationships, and struggled with the horror of having society deem them a monster. Bones and All carries on the tradition with its coming-of-age story set in the Reagan era. Here, sexual desire is tied to cannibalism from an opening slumber party, where flirtation swiftly escalates to a gruesome bite. In Lee, Maren sees someone who understands and shares this desire. Together, they explore this dark impulse, driven by the need to eat but terrified by what it could mean to find someone to share this lifestyle with. Like Interview with the Vampire, the people-devouring scenes have an element of sensuality to them. Characters shed their clothes or come out of kill scenes with hair tousled. They pant and moan as they bite, claw, and dig into their victims. But unlike Interview with the Vampire, Bones and All doesn't allow audiences to swoon with its eaters. Bones and All is intensely violent and not for the faint of stomach. Credit: Yannis Drakoulidis / Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures Remember the food porn shots in Guadagnino's I Am Love? Remember the camera's patient capturing of every curve and detail of a delicate dish? Now, imagine that focus and fascination applied to presenting a man's nipple being bitten right off his chest. Bones and All doesn't hold back in its use of gore, much like in Guadagnino's gruesome remake of Suspiria. Even a hardened horror fan like myself was gasping in shock at the tearing of flesh and its consumption here. Such grisly content might seem out of balance with the otherwise dreamy tone of the film, which cruises from state to state, month to month, in a happily hazy blur of lust and crime. However, Guadagnino employs the repulsion at these scenes of cannibalism to reflect Maren's self-hatred, born from being raised in the age of Ronald Reagan, where preppy conformity was the rule of the day and gay men were dying of AIDS before an apathetic president. Her father taught her that her desires were evil and should be hidden, and so she did... until she couldn't. In seeking her mother, Maren finds a chosen family in Lee. She also finds cautionary tales, like a wild-grinned redneck (Call Me By Your Name's Michael Stuhlbarg in a hair-raising performance) and an eccentric old loner (Mark Rylance, who is winsome and terrifying in turn). But as she begins to find confidence in who she is and what she loves, the depictions of violence change. Her final kill is no less bloody than her first but is shot in a way that almost mimics a love scene, focusing on connection over destruction. In doing so, Guadagnino creates an arc of Maren's maturity through self-love (and yes, fictional cannibalism). Timothée Chalamet and Mark Rylance are awe-striking in Bones and All. Credit: Yannis Drakoulidis / Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures Chalamet is superbly cast as Lee, a dream boy who could be a nightmare. His wiry frame, mop of sloppily dyed pink hair, and array of tattered floral tops plays like the thrift shop version of Leonardo DiCaprio in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Literally, Lee is the poor man's Leo, boasting all the allure but on a budget. Poverty is key to understanding both lead lovers, who — like many LGBTQ youths — have been disowned or ostracized because of their desires, and so they live on the streets, scraping by however they can. In this storm of crisis, Chalamet is calm and breezy to soothe Maren's last nerve. But he is not numb, and his pain will come in a climactic catharsis that is as harrowing as it is weirdly exhilarating. In sharp contrast to Lee is Sully, a would-be mentor who carries a soft tone with an edge of menace. Oscar-winner Rylance (Bridge of Spies) could be a contender for Best Supporting actor, that is if the Academy can stomach his darkest scenes. The English actor with the mug of an adoring grandad walks a razor's edge between endearing and unnerving. In one sequence, you might wish fiercely for Maren to follow Sully, the quirky but protective guncle. In the next, your skin might be covered in goosebumps as your whole body wills you to flee, wishing you could drag Maren with you. With a hard look or a soft hiss, Rylance can do a 180 that'll make your head spin and your spine shudder. Yet for all this, Bones and All is Russell's movie. Her role is far from the showiest, made up of silent stares and cautious speech. But that's by design. Maren is a young woman who has been pressured for so long to confine herself to a little box of what society says she should be that it takes her much of the movie to creep out from behind the walls she's built. As her vulnerability blossoms, the stoney exterior steadily crumbles, giving us access to her passions and pain. Russell's restraint builds Maren's journey slowly but surely, standing up to the incredible screen presence of her heralded co-stars without aiming to outshine them. Hers is not a flashy role, but a slow burn that sets fire in the final act, leaving the audience flushed. Like I Am Love and Call Me By Your Name before it, Luca Guadagnino Bones and All is a romance that is so intensely sensual that it lingers like the touch of a lover's touch on your lips even after they leave. With his latest, he embraces body horror to express homophobic self-loathing brutally fostered by society in Reagan-era America. By casting a modern It Boy to reminisce about those who came before, he lures older audiences into a familiar rush of adolescent lust. By stacking his cast with dazzling young talent and established supporting players, Guadagnino brings a steady stream of intensity, whether a scene be about cannibalism or coupling up. They are our unflinching guides through this world of spit, snot, and blood. And through all this muck, mayhem, and murder, the film uncovers a deep empathy for queer youth desperate to be understood and loved. In the end, Bones and All is as radiantly romantic as it is unapologetically horrific. In this, it's not just a gem of queer horror but one of the best films of 2022. Bones and All is now in theaters. UPDATE: Nov. 22, 2022, 5:17 p.m. EST Bones and All was originally reviewed out of the 60th New York Film Festival on October 17, 2022. This piece has been republished to toast its theatrical release. View the full article

UPDATE: Nov. 25, 2022, 5:00 a.m. EST We've rounded up all the best Black Friday deals, sorted by retailer first or by category below that — whichever makes more sense to you. Utilize the drop down in the table of contents to quickly get to where you need to go. BEST TV DEAL: Amazon 65-inch Omni 4K Fire TV — $749.99 $1,099.99 (save $350) BEST STREAMING DEAL: Hulu (With Ads) — $1.99/month for your first 12 months (save $72) BEST ROBOT VACUUM DEAL: iRobot Roomba j7 — $349 $599.99 (save $250.99) BEST KITCHEN DEAL: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Deep Round Oven (5.25-quart) — $199.95 $249.95 (save $50) BEST AIR FRYER DEAL: The Ninja Foodi 4-in-1 air fryer features dual baskets and is $100 cheaper than an almost-identical model on Ninja's website — $99 BEST HEADPHONES DEAL: Beats Studio Buds — $89.95 $149.95 (save $60) BEST APPLE WATCH DEAL: The Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular, 41mm) is a more than 30% discount on the next-to-newest series — $339 $499 (save $160) + free 4-month Apple Fitness+ subscription BEST MACBOOK DEAL: The MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) updates Apple's most portable laptop in almost every way, and it's back down to its lowest price ever — $1,049 $1,199 at Amazon and Best Buy (save $150) BEST IPAD DEAL: The 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) brings portability and power in one small package — $399.99 $499 at Amazon (save $99.01) BEST AIRPODS DEAL: The AirPods Pro (first gen) with ANC lets you give the gift of peace and quiet at a reasonable price this holiday season — $159 $249 at Walmart (save $90) BEST OUTDOOR DEAL: Hydro Flask — save 25% sitewide Thanksgiving Day has come and gone, the holiday decorations have been pulled out of storage, and after weeks of build up, Black Friday is officially here. But Black Friday looks a lot different now than it did pre-pandemic. This year, we've unlocked a new fiasco to navigate as we shop for the holidays: inflation. But if there's anything retailers have learned in the past few years, it's how to provide cushion for shoppers who are budgeting extra hard during these tight times. Mostly, that looks like stretching Black Friday deals across the entire month of November — in some cases, a little bit of October, too. Below, you'll find a complete list of all the best holiday doorbusters we've compiled, from Apple Watches and small appliances to pet gear, self care tools, and so much more. Navigate the list whichever way sounds easiest to you: Sales are grouped by retailer in the top half of the post (search Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, or Target) and by category in the bottom half of the post (search something like "VR deals" or "kitchen deals," or at the very bottom, find deals on items we've reviewed hands-on.) We're updating this story multiple times a day through Black Friday weekend, adding any new drops that pop up and crossing out anything that sells out. Check back frequently — we'll be right here. Okay grab a cookie. Let's dig in. Note: Any newly added or updated deals have been marked with a , while deals with a strikeout were either sold out or expired at the time of writing. Anything marked with a has dropped to an all-time low price. A ️ indicates official Black Friday pricing. The best early Black Friday deals at each retailerAmazonJeff Bezos and co. do not rest. Less than two weeks after its second Amazon Prime Day type event of the year, Amazon began rolling out early Black Friday deals on TVs, air fryers, beauty tech, and of course, Amazon devices. Naturally, then, Amazon wouldn't be caught waiting until *shudders* Monday to kickstart Cyber Monday. The mega-retailer announced on Nov. 21 that its Cyber Monday sale will officially kick off on Saturday, Nov. 26. We're keeping you updated on Black Friday discounts in the meantime, which will surely spill over into the weekend — but you can see some leaked Cyber Monday (Saturday?) deals below. You can see what's up for grabs by visiting its daily deals page, installing its mobile app, or asking your smart home device, “Alexa, what are my deals?" Like in previous years, it pays to be an Amazon Prime member: Subscribers get 30-minute early access to select Lightning Deals, which go quickly once they're live; click here to sign up for a free 30-day trial. Amazon device deals Echo Dot (3rd Gen) — $14.99 $39.99 (save $25) Fire TV Stick Lite — $14.99 $29.99 (save $15) Fire TV Stick 4K — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25) Blink Mini (2-pack) — $29.99 $64.99 (save $35) Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) — $34.99 $84.99 (save $50) Blink Video Doorbell — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15) Ring Video Doorbell Wired — $39.99 $64.99 (save $25) Echo Show 5 Kids (2nd Gen) — $39.99 $94.99 (save $55) Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $34.99 $54.99 (save $20) Fire 7 Tablet (2022 release) — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18) Fire HD 8 Tablet — $39.99 $89.99 (save $50) Echo (4th Gen) — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50) Echo Show 8 (1st Gen) — $54.99 $109.99 (save $55) Fire 7 Kids Tablet — $54.99 $109.99 (save $55) Blink Video Doorbell System + Sync Module 2 — $54.99 $84.98 (save $29.99) Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet — $54.99 $109.99 (save $55) Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) — $69.99 $129.99 (save $60) Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet — $69.99 $139.99 (save $70) Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet — $69.99 $139.99 (save $70) Fire HD 10 Tablet — $74.99 $149.99 (save $75) Fire TV Stick 4K and Luna Controller — $94.98 $119.98 (save $25) Beats Studio Buds — $99 $149.95 (save $50) Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Luna Controller — $104.98 $124.98 (save $20) Fire HD 10 Plus Tablet — $104.99 $179.99 (save $75) Fire HD 10 Kids Tablet — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80) Fire HD 10 Kids Pro Tablet — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80) Blink Outdoor – 2 camera kit with Blink Mini — $129.98 $214.98 (save $85) Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80) Echo Show 15 — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80) Amazon eero 6+ mesh Wi-Fi system — $194 $299 (save $105) Apple deals AirPods Pro (second gen) — $229.99 $249 at Amazon (save $19.01) AirPods Max— $449.99 $549 at Amazon (save $99.01) Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) — $349 $399 at Amazon (save $50) Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) — $379 $429 at Amazon (save $50) Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS + cellular) — $349 $529 at Amazon (save $180) Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $239.99 $279 at Amazon (save $29.01) Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $319.98 $329 at Amazon (save $9.02) 2022 MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 (save $150) 2022 MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,499 at Amazon (save $150) 2021 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,599 $1,999 at Amazon (save $400) 2021 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,999.99 $2,499 at Amazon (save $499.01) 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,199 $2,499 at Amazon (save $300) 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,299 $2,699 at Amazon (save $400) 2020 MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799.99 $999 at Amazon (save $199.01) 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 256GB) — $599 $649 (save $50) 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $519.99 $599 at Amazon (save $79.01 with coupon automatically applied at checkout) 2022 iPad Air (WiFi + cellular, 64GB) — $649.99 $749 at Amazon (save $99.01) 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 256GB) — $679 $749 at Amazon (save $70) 2022 11-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 128GB) — $749 $799 at Amazon (save $50) 2022 11-inch iPad Pro (WiFi + cellular, 1TB) — $1,629 $1,699 at Amazon (save $70) Apple Pencil 2 — $128.99 TV deals Amazon 43-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $229.99 $369.99 (save $140) Amazon 50-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $249.99 $469.99 (save $220) Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $299.99 $519.99 (save $220) Amazon 43-inch Omni Fire TV — $329.99 $409.99 (save $80) Amazon 50-inch Omni Fire TV — $399.99 $509.99 (save $110) Amazon 55-inch Omni Fire TV — $449.99 $559.99 (save $110) Hisense 58-inch U6 Series ULED TV — $469.93 $599.99 (save $130.06) Samsung 50-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV — $897.99 $1,297.99 (save $400) Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,497.99 (save $500) Samsung 55-inch QN90B Neo QLED TV — $1,297.99 $1,697.99 (save $400) Samsung 65-inch The Frame QLED TV — $1,597.99 $1,997.99 (save $400) Samsung 65-inch QN90B Neo QLED TV — $1,597.99 $2,297.99 (save $700) Samsung 75-inch The Frame QLED TV — $1,997.99 $2,997.99 (save $1,000) LG 65-inch C1 Series OLED TV — $1,196.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,303) Headphones and speaker deals Powerbeats Pro — $149.95 $249.95 (save $100) Beats Fit Pro — $179.95 $199.95 (save $20) Bose QuietComfort 45 — $249 $329 (save $80) Sony WH-XB910N — $123 $249.99 (save $126.99) Beauty deals Shark HyperAIR 2-in-1 Hair Dryer — $149 $229.99 (save $80.99) Revlon One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 — $48.43 $69.99 (save $21.56) Chi Spin N Curl —$70.25 $109.99 (save $39.74) Chi Original Ceramic Flat Iron — $52.98 $99.98 (save $47) T3 Featherweight StylePlus blow dryer — $175 $250 (save $75) T3 AireBrush Duo Hot Air Blow Dry Brush — $142.49 $189.99 (save $47.50) Toy deals Magic Mixies Magical Misting Cauldron — $64 $74.99 (save $10.99) Lite-Brite Ultimate Classic Retro and Vintage Toy — $12.99 $19.99 (save $7) Kinetic Sand Scents Ice Cream Treats — $9.79 $14.99 (save $5.20) LeapFrog Learning Friends 100 Words Book — $13.99 $19.99 (save $6) LeapFrog 2-in-1 LeapTop Touch Laptop — $17.99 $27.99 (save $10) Up to 51% off select Barbie dolls and playsets Up to 59% off Baby Alive, My Little Pony, furReal, and more Up to 57% off Hasbro Gaming and Monopoly board games Up to 53% off select Funko Pops Up to 20% off National Geographic Science and Activity Kits Up to 20% off LEGO sets Up to 77% off Hatchimals, GUND plushes, more Amazon Cyber Monday preview Up to 70% on select Alexa-enabled devices including Echo and Fire TV Up to 60% on select Ring and Blink home security devices and accessory bundles Up to 40% on select eero mesh Wi-Fi systems Up to 40% on select headphones, earbuds, and speakers from Bose, Sony, and JBL Up to 40% on select headphones from Skullcandy and Shokz Up to 30% on select premium haircare products from T3 Up to 30% on select tech accessories from Anker Up to 30% on select American Girl dolls and accessories, select LEGO sets, and select Bluey toys Up to 30% on select Marvel toys and apparel Up to 30% on select e-bikes and e-scooters from brands like Segway, Jetson, and Hurley Up to 25% on select products from Snoop Doggie Doggs Best BuyThe electronics store's official Black Friday sale technically began on Oct. 24, nearly a month ahead of its 2021 kickoff on Nov. 19. That October announcement also details how Best Buy is planning to offer Black Friday deals "almost every week" until its main event in November. Any current deals at Black Friday prices will be clearly marked as such, and if anything you bought there earlier this month happens to be cheaper today, you'll get a refund under the Black Friday Price Guarantee. Madden NFL 23 — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25) HyperX Cloud Stinger Core — $53.99 $79.99 (save $26) Keurig K-Latte — $59.99 $89.99 (save $30) HyperX CloudX Flight — $109.99 $159.99 (save $50) Ninja Foodi XL 2-Basket Air Fryer (10 quarts) — $229.99 $249.99 (save $20) Nespresso Vertuo Next with Aeroccino3 Milk Frother — $167.97 $239.95 (save $71.98) Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX — $199.99 Lenovo Ideapad 1i (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $99.99 $249.99 (save $150) Shark Vertex — $399.99 $449.99 (save $50) KitchenAid Pro 5 Plus 5-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer — $249.99 $449.99 (save $200) Dyson V7 Advanced Origin — $399.99 LG 65-inch UN9000 Series 4K TV — $499.99 $699.99 (save $200) Dyson V12 Detect Slim — $549.99 $649.99 (save $100) LG 48-inch A2 OLED TV — $999.99 $1,299.99 (save $300) Sony 55-inch X80K 4K TV — $579.99 $699.99 (save $120) Samsung 75-inch TU690T4K TV — $579.99 $849.99 (save $270) Amazon 75-inch Omni 4K Fire TV — $749.99 $1,099.99 (save $350) Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ (Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) with Black Type Cover — $699.99 $929.99 (save $230) iRobot Roomba i7+ — $499.99 $899.99 (save $400) LG 55-inch 80 QNED TV — $649.99 $849.99 (save $200) Sony 65-inch X80K 4K TV — $699.99 $899.99 (save $200) Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $699.99 $1,049.99 (save $350) + free 6-month Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus subscription LG 70-inch NanoCell 75UQA 4K TV — $699.99 $899.99 (save $200) HP Victus 15 (Intel Core i5-12450H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $479.99 $799.99 (save $320) Dyson Outsize Total Clean — $899.99 Samsung 55-inch Class The Frame QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500) Sony 75-inch A85K 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,499.99 (save $300) LG 55-inch C2 OLED TV — $1,299.99 $1,599.99 (save $300) Sony 55-inch A90J OLED TV — $1,798 $2,499.99 (save $701.99) LG 77-inch C2 OLED TV — $2,499.99 $3,299.99 (save $800) Sony 75-inch X95K Mini LED TV — $2,699.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,300) Sony 85-inch X95K Mini LED TV — $3,999.99 $5,499.99 (save $1,500) TargetTarget had Black Friday on the brain earlier than any of the other major retailers, cutting the virtual ribbon on its Black Friday sale on Oct. 10. Since then, deals have been switching in and out of the official "Black Friday deals" section. Target's Holiday Price Match Guarantee ensures that you'll get the lowest price possible even if it happens to disappear between now and Dec. 24. Kitchen deals Ninja Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker and Nutrient Extractor Blender — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30) Ninja Kitchen System with Auto IQ Boost and 7-Speed Blender — $129.99 $199.99 (save $70) PowerXL Dual Basket Air Fryer (10 quarts) — $99.99 $199.99 (save $100) Cuisinart AirFryer Toaster Oven — $149.99 $229.99 (save $80) Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40) Ninja Foodi Digital Air Fry Oven — $199.99 $239.99 (save $40) Vacuum and robot vacuum deals Dyson V12 Detect Slim — $499.99 $649.99 (save $150) Shark AI RV2011 Robot Vacuum — $249.99 $449.99 (save $200) Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Corded Stick Vacuum — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40) Bissell CrossWave Pet Pro — $229.59 $329.99 (save $100.40) Dyson V8 Origin — $279.99 $429.99 (save $150) iRobot Roomba i3 — $229.99 $349.99 (save $120) TV deals LG 55-inch A1 OLED TV — $899.99 $1,399.99 (save $400) LG 55-inch B2 OLED TV — $999.99 $1,399.99 (save $400) Headphones and speaker deals Beats Solo3 — $99.99 $199.99 (save $100) Toy deals Up to 40% off select LEGO sets Up to 30% off STEM toys from National Geographic and Osmo Up to 50% off L.O.L. Surprise! dolls Buy one, get one 50% off select toy brands Up to 35% off bikes, scooters, hoverboards, and riding toys Up to 30% off Little Tikes Select large game room games for $99.99 plus up to 20% off other game room games Buy two, get one free mix-and-match video games, books, puzzles, and more WalmartThe big box store is once again reviving its popular Black Friday Deals for Days event from 2020, this time dropping new deals every Monday in November. Each event kicks off at 7 p.m. ET and continues into stores a few days later, though Walmart+ members get access beginning at noon that day — crucial leverage for items that are at risk of selling out. Walmart will go out with a bang with one final Cyber Monday event on Nov. 28. TV and soundbar deals onn. 50-inch 4K TV — $148 TCL 55-inch 4 Series 4K TV — $188 $298 (save $110) TCL 65-inch 4-Series 4K TV — $228 Vizio 70-inch V-Series 4K UHD TV — $448 Samsung 2.-1-channel Soundbar —$99 $149 (save $50) TCL 2.1-ch S522W Home Theater Sound Bar — $59 HP FHD Projector with Roku Express Streamer and 84-inch projection screen — $137 $199 (save $62) Headphones and speaker deals Apple AirPods Pro — $159 $179.98 (save $20.98) JBL Flip 4 Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker — $59 $99 (save $40) Gaming deals Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville — $15 $19.93 (save $4.93) The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (physical) — $29 $59.99 (save $30.99) Animal Crossing: New Horizons (physical) — $29 $59.99 (save $30.99) Mario Party Superstars — $29 $59.88 (save $30.88) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (physical) — $29 $59.99 (save $30) Acer 32-inch FHD Curved Gaming Monitor — $165 $286.93 (save $121.93) Laptop, tablet, and monitor deals onn. 10-inch kids tablet (32GB) — $69 $129 (save $60) Gateway Notebook 11.6-inch 2-in-1 Laptop — $149 $199 (save $50) Lenovo Tab M8 Tablet — $79 $119 (save $40) HP 11.6-inch Chromebook (4GB RAM, 32GB SSD) — $79 $98 (save $19) LG 32-inch UltraGear QHD Monitor — $200 $349 (save $149) Smart home deals Google Nest Hub (2nd-gen) with smart light bulb — $49.98 $99.98 (save $50) Home deals Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Maker with Reusable Tumbler and Filter — $19.98 $34.98 (save $15) Gourmia 6-quart Digital Air Fryer — $38 with Walmart+ Emeril Lagasse Power AirFryer 360 Plus Toaster Oven — $129 $169 (save $40) Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum — $144 $259 (save $115) Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System and 72-ounce Pitcher — $149 $199 (save $50) Ionvac SmartClean V4 with Self-Empty Dock — $179 $299 (save $120) Epson EcoTank All in One Printer — $179 $249 (save $70) Bartesian Duet Premium Cocktail Machine — $199 ️ Shark EZ Robot Vacuum — $258 $449.99 (save $191.99) Dyson Ball Animal 2 — $399 $499.99 (save $100.99) Toy deals LOL Surprise Tweens Series Pack — $49 $69.97 (save $20.97) ️ LEGO Jurassic World Baryonyx Dinosaur Boat Escape — $40 Marvel's Spidey and His Amazing Friends 6V Bumper Car — $79 ️ Funko Pop! Moment Duluxe: AC/DC in Concert (Walmart exclusive) — $49.88 ️ LEGO Classic Bricks and Animals (1,500 pieces) — $25 ️ Hot Wheels Volcano Escape — $25 ️ Baby Alive Tinycorns Panda Unicorn — $12 ️ furReal Walkalots Big Wags Dino — $12 ️ Barbie Extra 5-Doll Set with 6 Pets and 70 styling pieces — $49 $119.98 (save $70.98) ️ Gabby's Dollhouse Bathroom, Bedroom, Craft Room, Kitchen, Music Room, Play Room — $10 each ️ PAW Patrol Al's Deluxe Big Truck Toy — $20 $39.97 (save $19.97) ️ Mini Brands 5 Surprise Series 2 Capsule — $4.97 $7.47 (save $2.50) Barbie Malibu House Playset — $49.97 $99 (save $49.03) Hot Wheels Mega Garage Playset — $29.99 $49.97 (save $19.98) LEGO Galaxy Explorer Adult Building Set — $75 $100 (save $25) LEGO Star Wars 2022 Advent Calendar — $35.99 $44.99 (save $9) Imaginext Jurassic World Dominion Giga Dinosaur Action Figure — $80.50 $93.99 (save $13.49) KidKraft Uptown Espresso Wooden Play Kitchen and 30-piece play food accessories — $141.83 $199.99 (save $58.16) LEGO Star Wars Death Star Trash Compactor Diorama for adults — $72 $90 (save $18) Encanto Disney Mi Familia Figurine Doll Playset — $15.98 $19.99 (save $4.01) Monster High Lagoona Blue Doll with Pet Piranha — $24.94 $35.34 (save $5.40) More Black Friday deals by categoryApple dealsBEST MACBOOK DEAL: The MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) updates Apple's most portable laptop in almost every way, and it's back down to its lowest price ever — $1,049 $1,199 at Amazon and Best Buy (save $150) BEST IPAD DEAL: The 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) brings portability and power in one small package — $399.99 $499 at Amazon (save $99.01) BEST APPLE WATCH DEAL: The Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) has an ECG sensor, a blood oxygen sensor, and 45mm of an always-on display— $309.99 $379 at Target (save $119.01) BEST AIRPODS DEAL: The AirPods Pro (first gen) with ANC lets you give the gift of peace and quiet at a reasonable price this holiday season — $159 $249 at Walmart (save $90) BEST ACCESSORY DEAL: The Beats Studio Buds offer a worthy alternative to the AirPods Pro, and they're back at their Prime Day 2 price — $99.95 $149.95 at Amazon (save $50) Mac and MacBook deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Our pick: MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) (opens in a new tab) $1,049 at Amazon (save $150) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itCheck out our full review of the M2 MacBook Air. The 2022 MacBook Air comes at a slightly higher starting price than its 2020 counterpart, but for a few good reasons. One, it underwent a total redesign that gives it a more Pro-like look, while still maintaining the thin look the Air is known for. The keyboard is miles better than the Butterfly monstrosity, and you also get a full-sized function role. We wish its 60Hz refresh rate offered a little more, but the M2 chip gives top-of-the-line performance. And that slightly larger 13.6-inch screen and 1080p webcam make a difference. (If you're looking for more built-in storage space, the 512GB model is also at its lowest price ever.) More Mac and MacBook deals2022 MacBook Pro MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 at Amazon (save $150) MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,299 $1,499 at Best Buy (save $200) 2022 MacBook Air MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 at Best Buy (save $150) MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,299 $1,499 at Best Buy (save $200) MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,499 at Amazon (save $150) 2021 MacBook Pro (14-inch) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,599 $1,999 at Best Buy (save $400) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,599 $1,999 at Amazon (save $400) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,099 $2,499 at Best Buy (save $400) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,199.99 $2,499 at Amazon (save $300) 2021 MacBook Pro (16-inch) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,999 $2,499 at Best Buy (save $500) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,199 $2,499 at Amazon (save $300) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,199 $2,699 at Best Buy (save $500) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,299 $2,699 at Amazon (save $400) MacBook Pro (M1 Max, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,049 $3,499 at Best Buy (save $450) 2020 MacBook Air MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799 $999 at Amazon (save $200) MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799.99 $999 at Best Buy (save $199.01) iPad deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Our pick: 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) (opens in a new tab) $399.99 at Amazon (save $99.01) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like it Check out our full review of the 2021 iPad Mini. Even with the release of iPadOS 16, let's be real — no one is really using their iPad as a complete laptop replacement. When it comes down to it, most people want a tablet to be portable, to stream shows and videos easily, maybe run some creative work, and not run out of battery quickly. The iPad Mini checks pretty much most of those boxes. For casual use, the battery does well, but the A15 Bionic chip brings the speed (you don't need an M1 or M2 chip to play games and watch YouTube). The 8.3-inch display is compact without being way too small, the USB-C charging port adds a level of convenience the iPhone would be well suited to follow, and the stereo speakers sound great. All these factors together make it clear why this tablet is a Mashable Choice pick — and a great deal to boot. More iPad dealsiPad (9th Gen) 2021 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $269.99 $329 at Amazon (save $59.01) iPad (10th Gen) 2022 iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $444 $449 at Amazon (save $5) iPad Mini 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) — $399.99 $499 at Best Buy (save $99.01) 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 256GB) — $549.99 $649 at Amazon (save $99.01) 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 256GB) — $549.99 $649 at Best Buy (save $99.01) iPad Air 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $549 $599 at Amazon (save $50) 2022 iPad Air (WiFi + cellular, 64GB) — $649.99 $749 at Amazon (save $99.01) 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 256GB) — $679 $749 at Amazon (save $70) iPad Pro 2022 11-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 128GB) — $749 $799 at Amazon (save $50) 2022 12.9-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 128GB) — $999 $1,099 at Amazon (save $100) 2022 11-inch iPad Pro (WiFi + cellular, 1TB) — $1,629 $1,699 at Amazon (save $70) Apple Watch deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS) (opens in a new tab) $309 at Target (save $119.01) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itIf you want to grab the latest Apple Watch with a 45mm band you'll be paying at least $379 — and that's if you catch it at its lowest price ever. Opting instead for last year's Series 7 still gets a large, bright, always-on, crack-resistant display. In terms of fitness features, you get blood oxygen and ECG sensors, as well as a heart rate monitor. You won't get the crash detection and temperature sensors of the Series 8, but if those weren't must-have features for you anyway, saving at least $70 and going for the Series 7 is the move. More Apple Watch dealsSeries 8 Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) — $349 $399 at Amazon (save $50) Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) — $349 $399 at Walmart (save $50) Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) — $379 $429 at Amazon (save $50) Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) — $379 $429 at Walmart (save $50) Series 7 Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS + cellular) — $339 $429 at Walmart (save $90) Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS + cellular) — $349 $429 at Amazon (save $80) Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm, GPS + cellular) — $369 $529 at Amazon (save $160) SE (Second Gen) Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $229 $249 at Amazon (save $20) Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $229.99 $249 at Target (save $19.01) Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $239.99 $279 at Amazon (save $29.01) Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $319.98 $329 at Amazon (save $9.02) SE (First Gen) Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $149 $249 at Walmart (save $100) AirPods deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Our pick: AirPods Pro (1st gen) (opens in a new tab) $159 at Walmart (save $90) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like themCheck out our full review of the AirPods Pro. The biggest con of Apple's noise-canceling earbuds was their price. But with a new generation out and Black Friday sales beginning, the first-gen AirPods Pro are back down to their lowest price ever at $159. With a case that gives up to 24 hours of battery life and some of the best active noise cancellation in the game, this price is hard to pass up. More AirPods dealsAirPods (2nd gen) — $79.99 $129 at Walmart (save $49.01) AirPods Pro (1st gen) — $169.99 $249 at Target (save $79.01) AirPods Pro (2nd gen) — $199.99 $249 at Amazon (save $49.01) AirPods Pro (2nd gen) — $199.99 $249 at Target (save $49.01) AirPods Max— $449 $549 at Amazon (save $100) Apple accessories deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Beats Our pick: Beats Studio Buds (opens in a new tab) $99 at Amazon (save $50.95) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like themRead our full review of the Beats Studio Buds. If you're interested in the idea of the ANC of the AirPods Pros but less interested in their price tag, the Beats Studio Buds offer a worthy alternative. The ANC might not quite match up to the Pros standard, but with 8 hours of battery life per charge (that's longer than the second-gen Pros) and impressive bass for buds, you might just find them worth the trade-off. Plus, you get more color options. More Apple accessories dealsAirTag Loop — $14.88 $29 at Amazon (save $14.12) Apple AirTag (4 pack) — $79.99 $99 (save $19.01) Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones — $99 $199.95 at Amazon (save $100.95) 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) — $79.99 $179 at Amazon (save $99.01) 2021 Apple TV 4K (64GB) — $99.99 $179 at Amazon (save $99.01) 2022 Apple TV 4K (32GB) — $124.98 $129 at Amazon (save $4.02) 2022 Apple TV 4K (64GB) — $144.99 $149 at Amazon (save $4.01) Beats Studio3 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones — $149.99 $349.95 at Amazon (save $199.96) Powerbeats Pro — $149.95 $249.95 at Amazon (save $100) Laptop dealsBlack Friday season is always a major moment for laptop deals — and 2022 is no different. As early as mid-October, well before the official holiday shopping celebration, retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target started dropping Black Friday deals. And sure enough, laptops were a major part of those deal drops. While Microsoft and Dell still largely seem to be holding out on us, plenty of other big brands, including Apple, Samsung, ASUS, Lenovo, and Razer, are giving us a head start on holiday savings. BEST MACBOOK DEAL: The 2021 Apple MacBook Pro (M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is a 14-inch workhorse from late 2021 with a gorgeous Liquid Retina XDR display — $1,599.99 $1,999.99 (save $400) + get 4 months of Apple Music, 3 months of iCloud+, and 3 months of Apple TV+ for free BEST GAMING LAPTOP DEAL: The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (AMD Ryzen 9, AMD Radeon RX 6800S, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) is one of our top picks for a high-end gaming laptop — $1,399 $1,899 (save $500) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 1 month of Xbox Game Pass for free BEST CHROMEBOOK DEAL: Lenovo's IdeaPad Chromebook 3 (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) is an ultra-compact, flexible, and fast Chromebook at its lowest price ever — $79 $139 (save $60) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 3 months of YouTube Premium for free BEST 2-IN-1 DEAL: The lightweight ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 (Intel Core M3-8100Y, 8GB RAM, 64GB 3MMC) features a 14-inch full HD touchscreen with super slim bezels — $179 $379 (save $200) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 3 months of YouTube Premium for free BEST SAMSUNG GALAXY BOOK DEAL: Samsung's 13.3-inch Galaxy Book2 Pro Laptop (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is a MacBook rival that comes with its own S Pen — $749.99 $1,099.99 (save $350) Best MacBook deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Our pick: 2021 Apple MacBook Pro (M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) (opens in a new tab) $1,599 at Best Buy (save $400) + 4 months of Apple Music, 3 months of iCloud+, and 3 months of Apple TV+ for free Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itEven the base model for the M1 Pro MacBook Pro is, as Mashable's Joseph Volpe put it, "a glorious beast of a machine." The downside? It's crazy expensive, with a starting price of $1,999. While it's primarily a video editing and graphics workstation, this $400 discount at Best Buy makes it more affordable for everyday laptop users. (At the time of writing, it's sitting at $300 more at Amazon.) Released at the end of 2021, the 14-inch MacBook Pro uses the 70 percent faster M1 Pro silicon chip, includes an updated Liquid Retina XDR display, a 1080p FaceTime camera, a MagSafe power cable, more ports, and the return of physical function keys. It's truly a powerhouse of a machine designed for creators. More MacBook deals2020 Apple MacBook Air (M1 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200) + get 4 months of Apple Music, 3 months of iCloud+, and 3 months of Apple TV+ for free 2022 Apple MacBook Air (M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 (save $150) + get 4 months of Apple Music, 3 months of iCloud+, and 3 months of Apple TV+ for free 2022 Apple MacBook Air (M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,299 $1,499 (save $200) + get 4 months of Apple Music, 3 months of iCloud+, and 3 months of Apple TV+ for free 2022 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro (M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 512GB ​​​​​​​SSD) — $1,349.99 $1,499 (save $149.01) 2021 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro (M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,999 $2,499 (save $500) 2021 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB) — $1,999 $2,499 (save $500) + get 4 months of Apple Music, 3 months of iCloud+, and 3 months of Apple TV+ for free 2021 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,199 $2,699 (save $500) + get 4 months of Apple Music, 3 months of iCloud+, and 3 months of Apple TV+ for free 2021 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (M1 chip, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,299 $2,699 (save $400) 2021 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (M1 Max chip, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,049 $3,499 (save $450) + get 4 months of Apple Music, 3 months of iCloud+, and 3 months of Apple TV+ for free Best gaming laptop deals Opens in a new tab Credit: ASUS Our pick: ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (AMD Ryzen 9, AMD Radeon RX 6800S, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) (opens in a new tab) $1,399 at Best Buy (save $500) + 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 1 month of Xbox Game Pass for free Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like it"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is one of the best AMD-powered gaming laptops you're going to find, period," Mashable's Dylan Haas noted in the best gaming laptops roundup. Why? Thanks to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, hefty 1TB SSD, and beautifully vibrant display packed into a compact 14-inch device. It's the definition of "small, but mighty" and with $500 off, this configuration is at its lowest price ever. More gaming laptop dealsHP Victus 15 (Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $479.99 $799.99 (save $320) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus for free MSI GF63 (Intel Core i5, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $499.99 $629.99 (save $130) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus for free Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 (AMD Ryzen 5, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $549.99 $899.99 (save $350) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 3 months of Xbox Game Pass for free Lenovo Legion 5 (AMD Ryzen 5, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $599 $1,099.99 (save $500.99) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (AMD Ryzen 7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $699.99 $1,079.99 (save $380) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 1 month of Xbox Game Pass for free ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (Intel Core i5-11400H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $699.99 $899.99 (save $200) ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506 (AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050TI, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $749 $899 (save $150) Dell G15 (AMD Ryzen 5, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $799.99 $949.99 (save $150) HP Victus 15 (AMD Ryzen 7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD) — $799.99 $1,099.99 (save $300) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 1 month of Xbox Game Pass for free ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (AMD Ryzen 7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $899.99 $1,399.99 (save $500) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 1 month of Xbox Game Pass for free Acer Predator Helios 300 (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 3 months of Xbox Game Pass for free ASUS ROG Flow X13 (AMD Ryzen 9, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti V4G, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $999.99 $1,599.99 (save $600) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 1 month of Xbox Game Pass for free ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition (AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, Radeon RX 6800M, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,699.99 (save $600) Alienware m15 R5 (AMD Ryzen R9, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,399 $1,999.99 (save $600) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus for free Razer Blade Stealth 13 Ultrabook (Intel Quad Core i7-1065G7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,399.99 $1,999.99 (save $600) MSI GP66 Leopard (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,499 $2,399 (save $900) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (Intel Core i9, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,899.99 $2,149.99 (save $250) Razer Blade 14 (AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,999.99 $2,799.99 (save $800) Alienware x15 R2 (Intel Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,349.99 $2,699.99 (save $350) Best Chromebook deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Lenovo Our pick: Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook 3 (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) (opens in a new tab) $79 at Best Buy (save $60) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 3 months of YouTube Premium for free Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itIt's not every day you find a Chromebook for $79, but ahead of Black Friday, there are two on our list. This Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook 3 is a compact powerhouse that's secure, fast, and flexible with thousands of built-in apps, virus protection, and cloud backups. It's a solid companion for on-the-go workers, students, and just about everyone else. More Chromebook dealsNote: Discounts on Chromebooks that are convertible laptop/tablet hybrids can be found in the "Best 2-in-1 laptop deals" section (below). HP 11.6-inch Chromebook (AMD A4, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC) — $79 $98 (save $19) HP 11.6-inch Chromebook 11 G5 (Intel Celeron N3060, 2GB RAM, 16GB SSD) — $82.79 $279.95 (save $197.16) Asus Chromebook C223 (Intel Celeron N3350, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC) — $119 $249.99 (save $130.99) Lenovo Chromebook S330 (MediaTek MT8173C, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC) — $139 $179 (save $40) Lenovo Chromebook 3 (Mediatek MT8183, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $149 $319 (save $170) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 3 months of YouTube Premium for free Lenovo Chromebook S330 (MediaTek MT8173C, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $163 $279.99 (save $116.99) Acer 317 Chromebook (Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $169 $369 (save $200) Acer Chromebook 314 (Intel Celeron N4000, 4GB LPDDR4, 64GB eMMC) — $225.99 $309.99 (save $84) Best 2-in-1 laptop deals Opens in a new tab Credit: ASUS Our pick: ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 (Intel Core M3-8100Y, 8GB RAM, 64GB 3MMC) (opens in a new tab) $179 at Best Buy (save $200) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 3 months of YouTube Premium for free Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itLess than $200 for a laptop that doubles as a tablet? Sign us up. ASUS' 14-inch Chromebook Flip C433 is already at its Black Friday price at Best Buy, so there's no reason not to snag it now. This model packs an Intel Core M3-8100Y processor, 8GB of RAM, and 64GB of eMMC storage, which is pretty powerful for a Chromebook — especially one at this price point. Its 14-inch four-sided NanoEdge display gives you the most screen area in the least physical space, while its two full-function reversible USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C ports, single USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, and microSD card slot give you plenty of options for connectivity and storage. More 2-in-1 laptop dealsLenovo Flex 3 Chromebook (Mediatek MT8183, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $99 $179 (save $80) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 3 months of YouTube Premium for free Acer Chromebook Spin 311 (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RRAM, 32GB eMMC) — $158 $289.99 (save $131.99) HP Chromebook x360 (Intel Celeron N4120, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $179 $299 (save $120) Lenovo IdeaPad Duet (MediaTek P60T, 4G RAM, 128G eMCP4x) — $199 $299.99 (save $100.99) HP Chromebook x360 (Intel Celeron N4000, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC) — $259 $419.99 (save $160.99) ASUS VivoBook Flip (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB SSD) — $269.99 $354.99 (save $85) Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i (Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) — $299.98 $429.99 (save $130.01) Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 (Intel Evo i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD — $749.99 $999.99 (save $250) HP Spectre x360 (Intel Evo Core i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,349.99 $1,749.99 (save $400) Samsung laptop deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Samsung Our pick: Samsung 13.3-inch Galaxy Book2 Pro Laptop (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) (opens in a new tab) $749.99 at Amazon (save $350) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itIt's not all about MacBooks. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro is a solid alternative to the similarly priced MacBook Pro, with a lightweight design, a speedy 12th-gen Intel Core i5 processor, a 21-hour battery life, USB-A, HDMI, Thunderbolt 4, and USB-C connections. Plus, its battery charges up to 40 percent in 30 minutes. At $749.99, it's down to its lowest price ever at Amazon. More Samsung laptop dealsSamsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 (Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) — $309.99 $449.99 (save $140) Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 (Intel Celeron 5205U, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $419 $549 (save $130) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 3 months of YouTube Premium for free Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 (Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) — $549 $699 (save $150) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus and 3 months of YouTube Premium for free Samsung 13.3-inch Galaxy Book Pro (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $625 $999.99 (save $374.99) Samsung 15.6-inch Galaxy Book Pro (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $695 $1,099.99 (save $404.99) Samsung 13.3-inch Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $699.99 $1,049.99 (save $350) Samsung 15.6-inch Galaxy Book2 Pro Laptop (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $899.99 $1,249.99 (save $350) Samsung 15.6-inch Galaxy Book Odyssey (Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $929.99 $1,399.99 (save $470) Samsung 13.3-inch Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 (Intel Evo Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512 GB SSD) — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus for free Samsung 15.6-inch Galaxy Book2 Pro (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,049.99 $1,449.99 (save $400) Even more laptop dealsLenovo 14-inch Ideapad 1i (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB Memory, 64GB eMMC) —$99.99 $249.99 (save $150) ASUS E410 (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $129.99 $249.99 (save $120) Lenovo Ideapad 3i (Intel Core i3-1115G4, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus for free Dell Inspiron 3515 (AMD Ryzen 5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $349.99 $549.99 (save $200) Dell Inspiron 3511 (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $379.99 $599.99 (save $220) + get 6 months of Webroot Internet Security Plus with Antivirus for free ASUS VivoBook Pro 14 OLED (Intel Core i5, Intel Iris Xe, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $499 $599 (save $100) Acer Swift 3 (Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $595 $849.99 (save $340.01) ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (Intel Core i5, 12GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $635.99 $799.99 (save $164) Streaming deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Hulu Our pick: Hulu (With Ads) (opens in a new tab) $1.99/month for your first 12 months (save $72) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itHulu maintains a massive library of hit movies, next-day TV episodes, and high-quality originals (think Only Murders in the Building and The Handmaid's Tale), earning it a top spot on Mashable's list of favorite streamers. Some fine print on its 2022 Black Friday deal: The $1.99 offer is live from 12 a.m. PT on Wednesday, Nov. 23 until 11:59 p.m. PT on Monday, Nov. 28, and eligibility is limited to new and returning subscribers. Your Hulu (With Ads) plan will convert to its standard $7.99 monthly rate as soon as the 12-month promotional term ends unless you cancel it beforehand. More streaming service dealsAmazon Prime Video — $1.99/month $8.99-10.99/month for 2 months of select channels, including Starz, Showtime, AMC+, and Paramount+; save up to 50% on select purchases and rentals AMC+ — $1.99/month $8.99/month (save $14) for 2 months Discovery+ (Ad-Lite) — $0.99/month $4.99/month (save $12) for your first 3 months HBO Max (With Ads) — $1.99/month $9.99/month (save $24) for 3 months Paramount+ Essential — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25) for your first year Paramount+ Essential + Showtime — $59.99 $119.99 (save $60) for your first year with 1 week free Paramount+ Premium — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50) for your first year Paramount+ Premium + Showtime — $74.99 $149.99 (save $75) for your first year with 1 week free Sling TV — $30 $40 (save $10) for your first month + free Amazon Fire TV Stick Starz — $5/month $8.99/month (save $11.97) for 3 months Vudu — save 30% on your first purchase or rental YouTube TV — $54.99 $64.99/month (save $139.98) for your first 3 months Streaming device dealsAmazon Fire TV Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K — $24.99 (save $25) + free 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited, 3-month Apple TV+, 30-day Showtime, and 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite (no TV controls) — $14.99 $29.99 (save $15) + free 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited, 3-month Apple TV+, and 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd gen) — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20) + free 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited, 3-month Apple TV+, 30-day Showtime, 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $34.99 $54.99 (save $20) + free 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited, 3-month Apple TV+, 30-day Showtime, 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions Amazon Fire TV Cube (1st gen) — $59.99 $119.99 (save $60) Apple TV Apple TV Siri Remote (2nd gen) — $54.98 $59 (save $4.02) Apple TV HD (2nd gen, 32GB) — $79 $149.99 (save $70.99) Apple TV 4K (2nd gen, 32GB) — $99.99 $179 (save $79.01) Apple TV 4K (2nd gen, 64GB) — $114.99 $199 (save $84.01) + free 4-month Apple Music, 4-month Apple Arcade, 3-month Apple TV+, and 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions Apple TV 4K (3rd gen, WiFi, 64GB) — $124.98 $129 (save $4.02) Apple TV 4K (3rd gen, WiFi + Ethernet, 128GB) — $144.99 $129 (save $4.01) Chromecast Chromecast with Google TV (HD) — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10) + free 3-month Apple TV+, 3-month YouTube Premium, and 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions at Best Buy; or get a free $10 gift card when you buy 2 from Target Chromecast with Google TV (4K) with Stranger Things Eleven with Eggos Funko POP! — $29 $49.98 (save $20.98) Chromecast with Google TV (4K) — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10) + free 3-month Apple TV+, 3-month YouTube Premium, and 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions Roku Roku Express — $17.99 $29.99 (save $12) + free 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited, 3-month Apple TV+, 30-day Showtime, 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions Roku Streaming Stick 4K — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25.01) + free 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited, 3-month Apple TV+, 30-day Showtime, 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions Roku Ultra LT — $30 $79 (save $49) Roku Express 4K+ — $37.03 $39.99 (save $2.96) Roku Ultra — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30) + free 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited, 3-month Apple TV+, 30-day Showtime, 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions Roku Streambar — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50) + free 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited, 3-month Apple TV+, 30-day Showtime, 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions Kitchen deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Le Creuset Our pick: Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Deep Round Oven, 5.25 quart (opens in a new tab) $199.95 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itSure, Le Creuset Dutch ovens are pricey, but they're truly heirloom quality. There's a reason why all the grandmas of the world still have Le Creuset cookware from decades past — they literally last for generations. This deep Dutch oven is perfect for soup and stew season, and it's on sale in over 10 different colors. More kitchen dealsLe Creuset Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Sauteuse Oven, 3.5-quart — $239.95 $300 (save $60.05) Le Creuset Buffet Casserole With Glass Lid, 3.5-quart — $199.96 $339.95 (save $139.99) Le Creuset Bistro Grill, 12.5-inch — $119.96 $134.95 (save $14.99) Le Creuset Classic Skillet, 9-inch — $119.96 $174.95 (save $54.99) Le Creuset Square Bakers, set of two — $57.96 $74.95 (save $16.99) Le Creuset Stoneware Set of 4 Soup Bowls — $54.36 $67.95 (save $13.59) Le Creuset Stoneware Pie Dish, 9-inch— $44.75 $55.95 (save $11.20) Le Creuset Stoneware Batter Bowl, 2-quart — $44.75 $55.95 (save $11.20) Le Creuset Stoneware Butter Crock, 6-ounce — $35.16 $43.95 (save $8.79) Le Creuset Stoneware Utensil Crock — $27.96 $34.95 (save $6.99) Le Creuset Stoneware Mini Round Cocotte, 8-ounce — $18.50 $21.95 (save $3.45) Instant Pot The Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 — $79.95 $129.99 (save $50.04) Instant Pot Duo Crisp 9-in-1 (6-quart) (old version) — $104 $139 (save $35) Instant Pot Duo Plus V5 9-in-1 (6-quart) — $79.95 $149.95 (save $70) Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 (6-quart) — $99.95 $169.99 (save $70.04) Instant Pot Duo Crisp 9-in-1 with Ultimate Lid (6.5-quart) (new version) — $150.99 $229.99 (save 40% off site with code Jingle40) Instant Pot Duo Plus Multi-Use Pressure Cooker (6-quart) — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50) Instant Pot Duo Crisp Multi-Cooker + Air Fryer — $160 $229.99 (save $60) Instant Pot 8-piece accessory set: 2 pans, 2 wire racks, 2 silicone lids, removable divider, and removable base — $29.89 $49.99 (save $20.10) Ninja Foodi Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 (6.5-quart) — $109.99 $279.99 (save $170) Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer (6-quart) (old model) — $99.99 $169.99 (save $70) Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 XL Pressure Cooker (8-quart) — $149.99 $279.99 (save $130) Robot vacuum dealsRobot vacuums under $200 Opens in a new tab Credit: Shark Our pick: Shark AI RV 2002 (opens in a new tab) $169 at Walmart (save $80) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itLiDAR — the laser tech that allows a vacuum to map specific rooms rather than sweeping a generic path between walls — is almost never found in vacs under $200. If you care more about targeted cleaning and app-controlled no-go zones over intense suction on carpets, take advantage of Walmart's discount on this budget Shark model. More robot vacuums under $200Eufy Clean G32 Pro — $119 $299.99 (save $180.99) ILIFE V3s Pro — $99.99 $159.99 (save $50) Eufy 25C — $99 $249.99 (save $150.99) iRobot Roomba 676 — $174 $269.99 (save $95.99) iRobot Roomba 692 — $174.99 $274 (save $125) iRobot Roomba 694 — $179 $274 (save $95) Ionvac SmartClean V4 with Self-Empty Dock — $159 $299 (save $140) iRobot Roomba i4 (renewed) — $159.99 $269.99 (save $110) Neato Robotics D8 — $199 $399.99 (save $200.99) Robot vacuums under $500 Opens in a new tab Credit: Samsung Our pick: Samsung Jet Bot (opens in a new tab) $249.99 at Samsung (save $350) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itIf you have a bumbling robot vac that causes more problems than it's worth, treat yourself to a vac with demonstrated brain power. Samsung's Jet Bot receives pretty outstanding reviews for its accurate laser mapping and — surprise — ability to actually find the room or zone you select. Though some energy is also dedicated to automatically adjusting suction to floor type and debris amount, the Jet Bot can clean for an hour and a half before recharging. The colossal 58% discount can still be found at Samsung after the same deal sold out at Amazon. More robot vacuums under $500Shark EZ RV915S — $258 $449.99 (save $191.99) iRobot Roomba i1+ — $288 $529.99 (save $241.99) iRobot Roomba i3 Evo — $229 $349.99 (save $80.99) Neato Robotics D9 — $297.49 $499.99 (save $202.50) Roborock Q5 — $299.99 $429.99 (save $130) iRobot Roomba i3+ — $349 $549.99 (save $200.99) eufy RoboVac X8 — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200) iRobot Roomba j7 — $349 $599.99 (save $250.99) Shark AI Ultra AV2501AE XL — $399.99 $649.99 (save $250) Roborock Q5+ — $479.99 $699.99 (save $220) iRobot Roomba i7+ — $499.99 $899.99 (save $400) More robot vacuums under $500Samsung Jet Bot+ — $549.99 $799.99 (save $250) Robot vacuums under $800 Opens in a new tab Credit: Roborock Our pick: Roborock Q5+ (opens in a new tab) $599.99 at Amazon (save $100) Get deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itBefore summer 2022, buying a Roborock that auto-empties would cost you between $949.88 and $1,399.99. But a few mid-range releases created some leeway in price without sacrificing convenience. The cheaper one, the Q5+, skips mopping functionality, but still uses LiDAR to map your home layout, cleans with impressive 2,700 Pa suction, and empties itself. More robot vacuums under $800iRobot Roomba j7+ — $589.99 $799.99 (save $210) More robot vacuums under $1,000Samsung Jet Bot AI+ — $899.99 $1,299.99 (save $400) Robot vacuum and mop hybrids, plus dedicated robot mops Opens in a new tab Credit: iRobot Our pick: iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ (opens in a new tab) $899 at Amazon (save $200.99) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itThe first Roomba with a mop on board was a huge deal when it was announced. It's an even bigger deal that it's on sale less than two months after launching in late Sept. 2022. Now under $900 instead of over $1,000, the Combo j7+ uses the same PrecisionNavigation camera as the regular j7+ to recognize and avoid particularly-problematic obstacles like pet waste and phone chargers. When the Combo j7+ notices carpet, it stops scrubbing and lifts the mop completely over the vacuum itself. When cleaning is complete, the Combo j7+ empties itself. More hybrids and robot mops on saleYeedi Vac Max — $239.98 $349.99 (save $110.01) Roborock E5 — $199.99 $359.99 (save $160) Dreametech L10 Pro — $229.99 $489.99 (save $260 with on-page coupon) Yeedi Vac Station — $349.98 $499 (save $149.02) iRobot Braava jet m6 — $368 $499.99 (save $131.99) eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid — $319.99 $649.99 (save $330) Ecovacs N8 Pro+ — $399.99 $699.99 (save $300) Roborock S7 MaxV — $639.99 $859.99 (save $220) Roborock S7+ — $679.99 $949.98 (save $269.99) Roborock S7 MaxV Plus — $869.99 $1,159.99 (save $290) iRobot Roomba i3+ and Braava Jet m6 bundle — $644.99 $899.99 (save $255) iRobot Roomba i3+ and Braava Jet m6 bundle — $649.99 $899.99 (save $250) iRobot Roomba s9+ and Braava Jet m6 bundle — $1,149 $1,449 (save $300) TV dealsWhen it comes to big-ticket items on Black Friday, TVs are always a given. It's not unrealistic for retailers to devote 10 (or more) pages to TV deals in their official Black Friday ad scans. But each year, it's becoming less and less necessary to use those ad scans as a means of previewing what you'll actually buy on Black Friday — because early deals have been live for weeks. In 2022, stores like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart began casually dropping Black Friday TV deals as early as mid-October, complete with that store's version of a Black Friday price guarantee to ensure that waiting isn't wiser. As always, Best Buy is looking to be the number one TV destination, already offering countless TVs between 43- and 85-inches at Black Friday pricing. Samsung has also gotten a head start by putting almost every size of The Frame at Black Friday pricing weeks before the official shopping holiday. Samsung TV deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Samsung Our pick: Samsung 75-inch TU690T 4K TV (opens in a new tab) $579.99 at Best Buy (save $270) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itIn contrast to the elusive deals on The Frame, one not-so-expensive early Black Friday deal from Samsung to consider is this 75-inch model. The 2022 version of Samsung's entry-level Crystal UHD series brings crisp color accuracy and HDR to budget shoppers who want to go big without topping $600. More Samsung TVs on saleSamsung 43-inch The Frame QLED TV — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200) ️ Samsung 50-inch The Frame QLED TV — $899.99 $1,299.99 (save $400) ️ Samsung 55-inch Q80B QLED TV — $897.99 $1,197.99 (save $300) Samsung 55-inch QN85B QLED TV — $997.99 $1,397.99 (save $400) Samsung 55-inch The Frame QLED TV — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500) ️ Samsung 65-inch TU7000 4K TV — $449.99 $649.99 (save $200) (pickup only) Samsung 65-inch TU8300 Curved 4K TV — $647.99 $799.99 (save $152) Samsung 65-inch Q70A QLED TV — $897.99 $997.99 (save $100) Samsung 65-inch Q80B QLED TV — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500) ️ Samsung 65-inch QN90B Neo QLED TV — $1,497.99 $2,297.99 (save $700) Samsung 65-inch The Frame QLED TV — $1,599.99 $1,999.99 (save $400) ️ Samsung 65-inch S95B QLED TV — $1,799.99 $2,799.99 (save $1,100) ️ Samsung 65-inch QN800 8K TV — $2,599.99 $2,999.99 (save $400) ️ Samsung 75-inch Q70A QLED TV — $1,299.99 $2,299.99 (save $1,000) Samsung 75-inch The Frame QLED TV — $1,999.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,000) ️ Samsung 75-inch QN90B Neo QLED TV — $2,399.99 $2,999.99 (save $600) ️ Samsung 75-inch QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV — $4,499.99 $5,499.99 (save $1,000) ️ Samsung 85-inch 7 Series 4K TV — $997.99 $1,399.99 (save $402) ️ Samsung 85-inch Q70A QLED TV — $1,899.99 $3,299.99 (save $1,400) Samsung 85-inch Q80B QLED TV — $2,199.99 $3,299.99 (save $1,100) ️ Samsung 85-inch The Frame QLED TV — $3,299.99 $4,299.99 (save $1,000) ️ LG TV deals Opens in a new tab Credit: LG Our pick: LG 65-inch C1 OLED TV (opens in a new tab) $2,499.99 at Best Buy (save $800) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itGamers looking to go all out on their setup should take advantage of Best Buy's early slash on one of LG's latest models, the C2. The successor to the beloved C1 TV might just be the best gaming TV available, providing low-latency gameplay, compatibility with NVIDIA G-SYNC, and four 120Hz HDMI ports. The C2 also welcomes a processor upgrade and a brighter Evo OLED panel. More LG TVs on saleLG 48-inch A2 OLED TV — $999.99 $1,299.99 (save $300) LG 55-inch 80 QNED TV — $649.99 $849.99 (save $200) ️ LG 55-inch B2 OLED TV — $999.99 $1,399.99 (save $400) LG 55-inch C2 OLED TV — $1,299.99 $1,599.99 (save $300) ️ LG 65-inch 65UQ70 4K TV — $446.99 $558 (save $111.01) LG 65-inch C1 Series OLED TV — $1,196.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,303) LG 65-inch B2 OLED TV — $1,299.99 $1,899.99 (save $600) LG 70-inch NanoCell 75UQA 4K TV — $749.99 $899.99 (save $150) LG 75-inch UP7300 4K TV — $599.99 $799.99 (save $200) LG 75-inch NanoCell 75UQA 4K TV — $899.99 $1,149.99 (save $250) ️ LG 75-inch 80 QNED TV — $1,199.99 $1,499.99 (save $300) LG 77-inch B2 OLED TV — $1,999.99 $2,899.99 (save $900) LG 77-inch G2 Gallery OLED TV — $3,399.99 $3,799.99 (save $400) ️ LG 85-inch 80 QNED TV — $1,999.99 $2,199.99 (save $200) ️ LG 86-inch 80 QNED TV — $1,999.99 $2,199.99 (save $200) ️ LG 86-inch 85 QNED TV — $2,299.99 $2,999.99 (save $700) ️ Sony TV deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Sony Our pick: Sony 65-inch A95K OLED TV (opens in a new tab) $2,999.99 at Best Buy (save $1,000) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itOne of the heftiest early Black Friday discounts we're seeing on a Sony TV is the $1,000 slash on Sony's 2022 flagship, the A95K. This splurge-worthy stunner is impressing reviewers across the internet with its HDR brightness and Sony's Bravia QD-OLED panel, which combines the meticulous viewing angles of OLED and a color-boosting quantum dot layer of QLED. More Sony TVs on saleSony 43-inch X80K 4K TV — $448 $528 (save $80) Sony 48-inch A9S OLED TV — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200) Sony 55-inch X80K 4K TV — $579.99 $699.99 (save $120) ️ Sony 55-inch X90K 4K TV — $899.99 $1,199.99 (save $300) ️ Sony 55-inch A80K OLED TV — $1,299.99 $1,599.99 (save $300) ️ Sony 55-inch A90J OLED TV — $1,798 $2,499.99 (save $701.99) Sony 65-inch X80K 4K TV — $699.99 $899.99 (save $200) ️ Sony 65-inch A80K OLED TV — $1,699.99 $1,999.99 (save $300) ️ Sony 75-inch A85K 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,499.99 (save $300) ️ Sony 75-inch X95K Mini LED TV — $2,699 $3,999 (save $1,300) Sony 77-inch A80K OLED TV — $2,699.99 $2,999.99 (save $300) ️ Sony 85-inch X80K 4K TV — $1,499.99 $1,799.99 (save $300) ️ Sony 85-inch X85K 4K TV — $1,699.99 $1,999.99 (save $300) ️ Sony 85-inch X95K Mini LED TV — $3,999.99 $5,499.99 (save $1,500) ️ Other TV deals from TCL, Vizio, and more Opens in a new tab Credit: Amazon Our pick: Amazon 55-inch 4K Fire TV (opens in a new tab) $299.99 at Amazon (save $220) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itBefore you hit "Buy Now" on Amazon's 55-inch Omni 4K TV, consider the 55-inch model of Amazon's entry-level version of the Fire TV instead — it's nearly half the price. For a budget model, the self-titled Amazon Fire TV (technically the 4 Series) has good color and decent viewing angles, plus the iconically easy-to-navigate Fire TV platform houses all of your apps. More TVs from TCL, Vizio, and more on saleInsignia 43-inch F30 4K TV — $229.99 $299.99 (save $70) TCL 43-inch 4 Series 4K TV — $229.99 $399.99 (save $170) Vizio 50-inch V Series 4K TV — $299.99 $379.99 (save $80) Hisense 50-inch U6 4K TV — $344.43 $529.99 (save $185.56) TCL 50-inch 5 Series QLED TV — $429.99 $699.99 (save $270) TCL 55-inch 6 Series QLED TV — $599.99 $699.99 (save $100) Insignia 58-inch F30 4K Fire TV — $299.99 $479.99 (save $180) onn. 65-inch QLED TV — $398 $578 (save $180) Vizio 65-inch V Series 4K TV — $449.99 $629.99 (save $180) Vizio 65-inch M6 Series QLED TV — $539.99 $719.99 (save $180) Hisense 75-inch U6H ULED TV — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300) Amazon 75-inch Omni 4K Fire TV — $749.99 $1,049.99 (save $300) TCL 75-inch 5 Series QLED TV — $799.99 $1,099.99 (save $300) Gaming deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Naughty Dog Our pick: 'The Last of Us Part I' for PlayStation 5 (opens in a new tab) $49.99 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itThe Last of Us Part I didn't necessarily need to happen, but we're happy it did. The original game is a critically acclaimed masterpiece — and is still arguably in great shape for how long ago it was released — but who are we to say "no" to a ground-up remake of one of the all-time greats specifically for the PlayStation 5? If you haven't already played The Last of Us, this is unquestionably the best way to experience it for the first time. PlayStation gamesElden Ring — $52.99 $59.99 (save $7) Horizon Forbidden West — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30) Grand Theft Auto V — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20) Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga — $41 $59.99 (save $18.99) Saints Row — $47.50 $59.99 (save $12.49) Death Stranding Director's Cut — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30) Dying Light 2 — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30) Far Cry 6 — $29.95 $59.99 (save $30.04) WWE 2K22 — $24.99 $69.99 (save $45) Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy — $20 $59.99 (save $39.99) Demon's Souls — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40) Marvel's Avengers — $19.99 $59.99 (save $40) Returnal — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40) Judgment — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20) The Last of Us Part II — $9.99 $39.99 (save $30) Final Fantasy VII: Remake — $27.91 $59.99 (save $32.08) The Quarry — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40) PlayStation hardware and accessoriesRazer BlackShark V2 headset — $87.79 $99.99 (save $12.20) Turtle Beach Recon 200 headset — $54.90 $59.95 (save $50.05) WD My Passport 2TB external hard drive — $62.99 $79.99 (save $17) Opens in a new tab Credit: FromSoftware Our pick: 'Elden Ring' for Xbox Series X/S (opens in a new tab) $39 at Amazon (save $20.95) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like it If you've ever enjoyed a FromSoftware game (Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro), Elden Ring is probably going to be your new favorite. Explore The Lands Between as your created character (called a "Tarnished"), discovering hidden areas, battling dangerous creatures, and working toward the ultimate goal of repairing the shattered Elden Ring and becoming the new Elden Lord. It's a grand adventure, and one you shouldn't miss out on in 2022. Xbox gamesThe Quarry — $19.99 $69.99 (save $50) Disco Elysium: The Final Cut — $19.94 $59.99 (save $40.05) Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga — $33 $59.99 (save $26.99) Far Cry 6 — $28 $59.99 (save $31.99) Dying Light 2 — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30) Back 4 Blood — $19.98 $59.99 (save $40.01) Grand Theft Auto V — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20) Gears Tactics — $13.99 $39.99 (save $26) Yakuza: Like a Dragon — $11.27 $59.99 (save $48.72) Halo: The Master Chief Collection — $25.99 $29.99 (save $4) Xbox hardware and accessoriesXbox Elite Series 2 controller — $154.99 $179.99 (save $25) Turtle Beach Recon 200 headset — $47.99 $59.95 (save $11.96) Xbox Core controller — $49 $59.99 (save $10.99) Opens in a new tab Credit: Nintendo Our pick: 'Splatoon 3' for Nintendo Switch (opens in a new tab) $53.40 at Amazon (save $6.59) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itFans of multiplayer and party games should have Splatoon 3 in their library. This four-on-four unconventional shooter pits two teams against each other (the Inklings and Octolings) and tasks them with covering the map in as much paint as possible before the timer runs out. In the end, whichever team has painted the most turf will emerge victorious. Nintendo Switch gamesKirby and the Forgotten Land — $52.75 $59.99 (save $7.24) Nintendo Switch Sports — $48.99 $49.99 (save $1) Fire Emblem: Three Houses — $53.52 $59.99 (save $6.47) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — $47.99 $59.99 (save $12) Animal Crossing: New Horizons — $49.50 $59.99 (save $10.49) Monster Hunter Rise — $25 $59.99 (save $34.99) New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe — $43.99 $59.99 (save $16) Super Mario Odyssey — $48.89 $59.99 (save $11.10) Super Mario Party — $49.99 $59.99 (save $10) Nintendo Switch hardware and accessoriesSanDisk 128GB microSD card — $19.40 $34.99 (save $15.59) Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro — $44.94 $49.99 (save $5.05) PC Gaming deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Samsung Our pick: Samsung Odyssey 32-inch G5 gaming monitor (opens in a new tab) $310.45 at Amazon (save $69.45) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itCurved gaming monitors may not seem like game-changers right away, but they certainly can be. Samsung's curved 100R panel attempts to replicate the curvature of the human eye to cut down on strain and increase immersion, which just makes playing feel better. The monitor also features a 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response times, AMD FreeSync Premium support, WQHD resolution, and HDR10 compatibility. Gaming monitors Aopen 27HC5R 27-inch curved gaming monitor — $139.99 $219.99 (save $80) LG Ultragear 27GL83A-B 27-inch gaming monitor — $279.99 $299.99 (save $20) Samsung CRG9 49-inch curved gaming monitor — $849.99 $1,199.99 (save $350) MSI RGB LED 32-inch curved gaming monitor — $399.99 $429.99 (save $20) LG 48-inch Ultragear OLED gaming monitor — $899.99 $1,499.99 (save $600) Gaming laptops Asus TUF F15 — $1,399.99 $1,499.99 (save $100) Lenovo Legion 5i — $999.99 $1,329.99 (save $330) Gigabyte Aorus 5 — $1,149 $1,599 (save $450) Acer Nitro 5 — $649.99 $929.99 (save $280) Gaming headsets Razer BlackShark V2 headset — $87.79 $99.99 (save $12.20) Razer Kraken Ultimate headset — $64.99 $129.99 (save $65) Razer Nari Ultimate headset — $109.99 $199.99 (save $90) Logitech G432 headset — $34.99 $79.99 (save $45) Gaming mice Razer Basilisk X HyperSpeed wireless gaming mouse — $39.98 $59.99 (save $20.01) Razer Naga Pro gaming mouse — $99.99 $149.99 (save $40) Razer Viper Mini gaming mouse — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20) Logitech G203 gaming mouse — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20) Logitech G502 Lightspeed gaming mouse — $124.99 $149.99 (save $25) Razer Basilisk X HyperSpeed gaming mouse — $39.98 $59.99 (save $20.01) Logitech G Pro Hero gaming mouse — $55.99 $69.99 (save $14) Gaming keyboards Razer Huntsman Mini keyboard — $109.99 $129.99 (save $20) SteelSeries Apex Pro keyboard — $139.99 $199.99 (save $60) Logitech G213 Prodigy keyboard — $45.99 $69.99 (save $25) Logitech G Pro keyboard — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40) Logitech G915 TKL keyboard — $175.99 $229.99 (save $54) Alienware Low-Profile RGB keyboard — $146.99 $159.99 (save $13) VR deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Meta Meta Quest 2 with Resident Evil 4 and Beat Saber Bundle (128GB) (opens in a new tab) $349.99 at GameStop (save $50) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itEveryone was slightly bummed when Meta raised the price of the renamed Oculus Quest 2 by $100 — so even a $50 price drop is exciting, especially in bundle form with Resident Evil 4 and a download for kick-ass VR app Beat Saber. More VR dealsHP Reverb G2 — $299.99 $599.99 (save $300) Outdoor deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Hydro Flask Hydro Flask vacuum-insulated drinkware (opens in a new tab) 25% off everything at Amazon Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itMultiple benefits come from owning a Hydro Flask: for you (getting to sip on ice-cold water even after you and your water bottle have been outside all day) and the environment (getting a break from the recycling of yet another single-use plastic bottle). The internet's favorite stainless steel bottles are 25% off for Black Friday, all sizes and food containers included. More outdoor dealsSitewide sales BioLite Holiday Sale — save 30% Columbia — save up to 50% off on snow gear, outerwear, and more, plus get a free $25 gift card with purchase of $125 or more Solo Stove — save up to 40% on fire pits, and up to $225 on pizza ovens Oru Kayak — save up to $400 on kayaks and 50% on accessories Isle paddle boards — save up to 50% Camping gear Coleman Sundome Camping Tent (three person, palm green) — $56 $89.99 (save $33.99) Coleman Brazos Cold Weather Sleeping Bag — $34 $39.99 (save $5.99) Coleman Kids Wonder Lake 2-Person Dome Tent — $37 $59.99 (save $22.99) Intex Dura-Beam Standard Series Prestige Air Mattress — $41.20 $54.99 (save $13.79) Igloo 14-16 quart Limited Edition Playmate Series (Star Wars) — $43.20 $59.99 (save $16.79) Coleman OneSource Rechargeable Camping Lights — $48.90 $69.99 (save $31.09) Stansport High Output Propane Stove — $58.70 $76.38 (save $17.68) Therm-a-Rest Air Head Down Inflatable Travel Pillow — $52.39 $69.95 (save $17.56) Coleman Camping Mantis Table — $60 $124.99 (save $64.99) Coleman Pack-Away Camping Cot — $61.80 $79.99 (save $18.19) Coleman Tidelands Mummy Sleeping Bag (40 degrees) — $62.20 $79.99 (save $17.79) Therm-a-Rest Trail Scout Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad — $52.39 $69.95 (save $17.56) Therm-a-Rest Women's Trail Lite Self-Inflating Sleeping Pad — $74.89 $99.95 (save $25.06) ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chair — $74.99 $119.99 (save $45) Coleman Cross Rocker Rocking Chair — $84 $119.99 (save $35.99) Coleman Gas Camping Stove — $87.50 $124.99 (save $37.49) Coleman Big Bay Sleeping Bag (20 degree) — $90 $119.99 (save $29.99) Coleman Gas Camping Grill/Stove — $104.99 $134.99 (save $30) ALPS Mountaineering Camp Creek 4-Person Tent — $166.90 $299.99 (save $133.09) Save up to 35% on GSI camp chairs at Amazon Pickleball sets, backpacks, more IUZIT outdoor pickleball balls set — $14.39 $15.99 (save $3.20) Franklin Sports pickleball paddle and ball set — $16.89 $29.99 (save $13.10) Franklin Sports pickleball court marker kit — $20.75 $24.99 (save $4.24) Himal pickleball bag — $25.99 $29.99 (save $4) Panel Sound USAPA-approved pickleball paddle set — $39.79 $89.99 (save $52.10) JoncAye pickleball-paddles set — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50) Boulder Badminton pickleball net — $49.99 $79.99 (save $8) ONIX Graphite Z5 pickleball paddle— $71.99 $89.99 (save $18) Osprey Sportlite 20 Hiking Backpack — $76.50 $89.95 (save $13.45) Osprey Stratos 34 Men's Hiking Backpack — $129.53 $194.95 (save $65.42) Osprey Stratos 44 Men's Backpacking Backpack — $176 $219.95 (save $43.95) Retrospec Coaster 1-Person Inflatable Kayak (Wild Spruce) — $483.99 $549.99 (save $66) Retrospec Coaster Tandem Inflatable Kayak (Wild Spruce) — $643.99 $699.99 (save $56) ADVANCED ELEMENTS StraitEdge2 Pro Inflatable Kayak — $779.99 $1,199 (save $419.01) Perception Conduit Touring Kayak — $842.80 $982.82 (save $140.02) ADVANCED ELEMENTS PackLite+ XL Two Person Packraft — $885.50 $1,041.88 (save $156.38) Save up to 35% on Segway electric scooters at Amazon Save up to 43% on water sport gear at Amazon Save up to 60% on Schwinn and Mongoose bikes at Amazon Fitness dealsFitness mirrors Opens in a new tab Credit: Lululemon Our pick: Lululemon Studio Mirror (opens in a new tab) $745 at Lululemon Studio (save $750) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itPowered by Lululemon, the Lululemon Studio Mirror (formerly known as the Mirror) is a sleek minimal home gym that's ideal for yoga, pilates, stretching, strength training, and more. Aside from looking great in any space, Lululemon's Studio Mirror offers studio-style classes led by pro trainers, real-time optimization based on your workout preferences, custom playlists, and Apple Music integration. While this isn't technically the fitness mirror brand's official Black Friday deal, this discount already beats last year's Black Friday deal by $200. More fitness mirror dealsProform Vue — $799.99 $999 (save $199.01) NordicTrack Vault: Complete — $1,499 $1,999 (save $500) Exercise bike deals Opens in a new tab Credit: SoulCycle Our pick: SoulCycle At-Home Bike (opens in a new tab) $1,900 at Equinox Plus (save $600) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itThis $600 discount on the SoulCycle at-home bike matches the discount we saw last Black Friday — and it's available now. We wouldn't be surprised if SoulCycle dropped the price on this bike a bit more leading into the end-of-year shopping holidays, but $1,900 is still a solid price for this model. More exercise bike dealsSchwinn 130 Upright Bike — $175.99 $499.99 (save $324) Nautilus U616 Upright Exercise Bike — $200.99 $499.99 (save $299) NordicTrack GX 2.7 U Exercise Bike — $320.99 $799.99 (save $479)\ NordicTrack Commercial R35 recumbent bike — $1,299 $1,499 (save $200) NordicTrack S22i Studio Bike — $1,899 $1,999 (save $100) Treadmill deals Opens in a new tab Credit: NordicTrack Our pick: NordicTrack Commercial 1750 treadmill (opens in a new tab) $2,299 at NordicTrack (save $200) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itWith a huge 14-inch touchscreen, a space-saving folding design, and hands-free training via iFit, the NordicTrack 1750 treadmill truly has it all. Score 15% incline, 3% decline, and reach speeds up to 12 mph to get your heart rate going. More treadmill dealsProForm Carbon T10 Treadmill — $899.99 $1,199.99 (save $300) Bowflex Treadmill Series T22 — $2,499 $3,599 (save $1,100) Fitness tracker and smartwatch deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Fitbit Our pick: Fitbit Sense 2 (opens in a new tab) $199.95 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itFitbit started Black Friday early with $100 off its top-tier tracker. The Sense 2 takes all the fitness tracking we love from Fitbit and adds even more features to manage sleep and stress. It also has a sweet six-day battery life — way better than an Apple Watch. More fitness tracker and smartwatch dealsFitbit Fitbit Inspire 2 — $49.95 $79.95 (save $30) Fitbit Inspire 3 — $69.95 $99.95 (save $30) Fitbit Luxe — $79.95 $129.95 (save $50) Fitbit Versa 2 — $98.95 $149.95 (save $51) Fitbit Charge 4 — $107.99 $149.95 (save $42) Fitbit Versa 4 — $149.95 $229.95 (save $80) Fitbit Versa 3 — $152 $199.95 (save $47.95) Fitbit Sense — $189 $299.95 (save $110.95) Fitbit Sense 2 — $199.95 $299.95 (save $100) + free Sport Band Fitbit Ace 3 for kids — $49.95 $79.95 (save $30) Fitbit Ace 3 (Minions edition) — $49.95 $79.95 (save $30) Google Pixel Watch Google Pixel Watch (Bluetooth/WiFi only) — $299.99 $349.99 (save $50) Samsung Galaxy Watch Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (Bluetooth, 44mm) — $169.99 $279.99 (save $110) Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (Bluetooth, 40mm) — $169 $249.99 (save $80.99) Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (Bluetooth + LTE, 40mm) — $169 $299.99 (save $130.99) Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (Bluetooth, 42mm) — $137.08 $349.99 (save $212.91) Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (Bluetooth + LTE, 42mm) — $329.95 $399.99 (save $70.04) Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (Bluetooth + LTE, 46mm) — $329.95 $429.99 (save $100.04) Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 (Bluetooth + LTE, 44mm) — $169 $329.99 (save $160.99) Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (Bluetooth, 40mm) — $229 $279.99 (save $50.99) Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (Bluetooth + LTE, 40mm) — $229 $329.99 (save $100.99) Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (Bluetooth, 44mm) — $259 $309.99 (save $50.99) Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 (Bluetooth + LTE, 44mm) — $289 $359.99 (save $70.99) Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (Bluetooth, 45mm) — $429.99 $449.99 (save $20) Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro (Bluetooth + LTE, 45mm) — $429.99 $499.99 (save $70) Garmin deals Garmin Forerunner 35 — $109.99 $169.99 (save $60) Garmin Forerunner 735XT — $126.21 $349.99 (save $223.78) Garmin Instinct — $159.17 $249.99 (save $90.82) Garmin Venu — $199.99 $349.99 (save $150) Garmin Forerunner 245 Music — $187 $349.99 (save $162.99) Garmin Instinct Tactical — $206.50 $299.99 (save $93.49) Garmin Vivoactive 4S — $179.99 $329.99 (save $150) Garmin Forerunner 245 — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100) Garmin Vivoactive 4 — $179.99 $329.99 (save $150) Garmin Venu 2 — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100) Garmin Forerunner 945 — $439 $499.99 (save $60.99) Garmin Fenix 6X Pro — $390 $649.99 (save $259.99) Garmin Fenix 6 — $390 $499.99 (save $109.99) Garmin Fenix 6S Pro — $339 $599.99 (save $260.99) Amazon Halo Amazon Halo Band — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35) Amazon Halo View — $34.99 $79.99 (save $45) Massage gun deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Theragun Our pick: Theragun Pro (opens in a new tab) $449.99 at Best Buy (save $150) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itFor folks who need a strong massage gun, the Theragun Pro comes fully equipped with 60 pounds of force, so you can give yourself some serious deep muscle therapy. It also features Bluetooth connectivity to sync to the Therabody app, so you can follow massage guidance from professionals to speed up your workout recovery and get rid of some of that muscle tension. More massage gun dealsTheragun mini Handheld Percussive Massage Device — $179.99 $199.99 (save $20) Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro Premium Percussion Massage Device — $349.99 $399.99 (save $50) Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Percussion Massage Device — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50) Deals on rowing machines, ellipticals, and more Opens in a new tab Credit: NordicTrack Our pick: NordicTrack RW900 Rower (opens in a new tab) $1,799 at NordicTrack (save $200) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itIf you need a lower-impact workout than running on a treadmill, a rowing machine is a good option. This RW900 rower from NordicTrack gives major Peloton vibes with a huge screen, a premium sound system, and smooth, quiet rowing. More rowing machine and elliptical dealsProForm Carbon E7 elliptical— $700.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,299) ProForm Pro HIIT H14 elliptical — $1,290.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,709) NordicTrack RW700 Rower —$1,299 $1,499 (save $200) Pet dealsPet tech Opens in a new tab Credit: Petcube Our pick: Petcube Bites 2 Lite (opens in a new tab) $87.95 at Amazon (save $61.05) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we love itKeep an eye on your dog or cat while you're away with the Petcube Bites 2 Lite. The diet version of the original Petcube doesn't rotate, but its camera does provide a super wide 160-degree view of your pet's favorite room, plus two-way audio and treat tossing. At just over $100, it's an easy, quick choice for pet parents who want to try out a pet camera for the first time and makes a great holiday gift. More pet tech and automatic feeders on saleFurbo with monthly or yearly Dog Nanny subscription — $49 $139 (save $150) Furbo 360 with monthly or yearly Dog Nanny subscription — $89 $210 (save $121) Wisdom Panel Complete for cats — $90.99 $129.99 (save $39) Embark Dog DNA kit — $134 $199 (save $65) Pet toy deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Outward Hound Our pick: Outward Hound Nina Ottosson Dog Brick puzzle toy (opens in a new tab) $13.99 at Amazon (save $13.50) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we love itIf your dog loves to gobble food, a good puzzle toy can slow mealtime down a bit and offer some mental stimulation. We love the Outward Hound dog brick since it offers tons of compartments for treats and encourages your dog to sniff, nudge, and more. More pet toys on saleSelect dog toys at Petco are two for $5 25% off toys and treats at Wild One Nina Ottosson by Outward Hound dog puzzle toy — $10.99 $16.49 (save $5.50) Outward Hound Hedgehogz squeaky dog toy — $7.99 $9.99 (save $2) Neecong dog snuffle mat — $13.11 $24.99 (save $11.88) Outward Hound Hide-A-Bee dog puzzle — $17.79 $19.99 (save $2.20) Sign up for BarkBox and get a second box for free Save up to $50 on select past-season dog toys, harnesses, and apparel from Ruffwear Other pet deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Wolfgang Man & Beast Our pick: Wolfgang Man & Beast sale (opens in a new tab) Up to 50% off sitewide at Wolfgang Man & Beast Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we love itWolfgang Man & Beast's current Black Friday sale brings up to 50% off their cult-favorite collars, leashes, and harnesses. Score colorful options like the Cotopaxi x Wolfgang collection, the fall-themed GREATOUTDOORS collection, and more. More pet dealsDexas slow feeder dog bowl — $11.87 $23.99 (save $12.12) Wild One dog treat pouch — $40 $44 (save $4) Fish&Nap cat tree with hammock — $36.99 $55.99 (save $19) Pawz Road cactus cat tower — $49.99 $59.99 (save $10) Up to 35% off at Fable with code HOLIDAY2022 Save up to 30% on select pet beds at Target Score up to 40% off select collars, leashes, harnesses, and more from Wild One Beauty deals Opens in a new tab Credit: SolaWave Our pick: SolaWave Red Light Therapy Facial Wand (opens in a new tab) BOGO free at SolaWave (save $149) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itTreat yourself and a friend to the fine line and dark spot-targeting benefits of red light therapy. When you split the cost with this buy one get one free deal from SolaWave, you're technically getting the cult-favorite, celeb-favorite, TikTok-favorite skincare wand for $75 each — easily the lowest price we've ever seen. More hair tool and skincare dealsShark HyperAIR 2-in-1 Hair Dryer — $149 $229.99 (save $80.99) Chi 4-in-1 Volumizer Blowout Brush — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30) Chi Spin N Curl —$70.21 $109.99 (save $39.78) Chi Original Ceramic Flat Iron — $52.98 $99.98 (save $47) T3 AireBrush Duo Hot Air Blow Dry Brush — $142.49 $189.99 (save $47.50) Revlon One-Step Volumizer Hot Air Brush — $19.49 $32.49 (save $13) Kristin Ess Soft Blend 2-inch Titanium Curling Iron — $49 $70 (save $21) Drone deals Opens in a new tab Credit: DJI Our pick: DJI FPV (opens in a new tab) $899 at Amazon (save $400) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itIf you've got some wiggle room in your budget, the DJI FPV is a really cool drone for advanced users. It can shoot 4K/60fps video with a 150-degree FOV at up to 120 Mbps and reach a max speed of about 87 miles per hour, with up to 20 minutes of runtime and safety features like obstacle sensing that keep it safe during adventurous flights. It comes with goggles for a first-person flight experience (as opposed to just watching its footage from your phone), and can be paired with multiple goggles to share the flight with your friends in real-time. The DJI FPV Combo (with the drone itself, goggles, a remote controller, batteries, a power adapter, and other accessories) retailed for $999 on Amazon last Black Friday, but this year it's on sale for only $899. That's 31% off its $1,299 MSRP and its lowest price to date. (If it sells out there, check Best Buy: They had it in stock for $899.99 at the time of writing.) More drone deals4K drones Holy Stone HS110G — $149.99 $179.99 (save $30) Holy Stone HS175D Foldable GPS Drone with 4K UHD Camera — $135.99 $259.99 (save $124) Contixo F31 — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40) Holy Stone HS710 UHD 4K Camera Drone — $186.99 $279.99 (save $93) with Amazon Prime coupon Contixo F24 Pro — $199.99 $279.99 (save $80) Holy Stone HS360 Drone - GPS 2 Axis Gimbal 4K — $235.99 $249.99 (save $14) with coupon Holy Stone HS720 — $249.99 $279.99 (save $30) Holy Stone HS720G — $254.99 $299.99 (save $45) with Amazon Prime coupon Holy Stone HS700E 4K EIS Camera Drone — $254.99 $299.99 (save $45) with Amazon Prime coupon Holy Stone Drone HS600 — $288.99 $349.99 (save $61) Holy Stone HS720E Brushless Drone with 4K EIS Camera — $319.99 $339.99 (save $20) Autel Robotics EVO Nano+ Drone Standard Package — $499 $949 (save $450) Autel Robotics EVO Nano+ Drone Premium Bundle — $659 $1,099 (save $440) Autel Robotics EVO Lite+ Drone Premium Bundle — $1,109 $1,849 (save $740) Budget-friendly drones Holy Stone HS280 — $50.39 $79.99 (save $29.60) with coupon Contixo F16 — $54.99 $69.99 (save $15) Holy Stone HS260 — $68.39 $99.99 (save $31.60) with coupon Holy Stone HS110D FPV Drone with 1080P HD Camera — $72.89 $89.99 (save $17.10) with coupon Contixo F22 — $99.99 $139.99 (save $40) Kid-friendly drones Holy Stone HS210 — $36.99 $43.99 (save $7) Holy Stone HS430 Drone with 1080P Camera — $46.97 $57.99 (save $11.02) with coupon Holy Stone HS420 — $53.99 $69.99 (save $16) with coupon Holy Stone HS430 Mini Sized FPV Drone — $55.99 $79.99 (save $24) with coupon Contixo F19 — $57.99 $69.99 (save $12) Deals on stuff we've reviewedDyson V12 Detect Slim — $499 $649.99 (save $150.99) (read our thoughts here) SolaWave Skincare Wand — BOGO free (read our thoughts here) Windmill Air Conditioner — $349 $415 (save $66) (read our thoughts here) Bloomscape — 25% off houseplants (read our thoughts here) Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress — 25% off twin-California king (read our thoughts here) de Buyer Carbon Steel Cookware — save 15% at Amazon (read our thoughts here) FORME Studio Fitness Mirror — $1,995 $2,495 (save $500) (read our thoughts here) Black Friday trendsThe holiday shopping calendar has been shifting, but 2022 is the most intense example so farAnyone who would appreciate it if Halloween could live out the entirety of its season in peace (damn it) will be the first to tell you that holiday shopping feels like it starts earlier and earlier every year. Black Friday-worthy deals start trickling in around mid-October, and the inbox cramming levels up from there until stores begin officially announcing deals with Black Friday and holiday terminology around early November. It always feels a bit preemptive, like those neighbors who insist on putting up their Christmas lights while the trees are still green. But 2022's fall frenzy was more intense than what we've seen in recent years. Things kicked off when Target revived its Deal Days event from Oct. 6 to 8 (complete with a Holiday Price Match Guarantee) which rolled nicely into its almost two-month-long Black Friday sale that went live on Oct. 10. Days later on Oct. 12 and 13, Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale hit. A second Prime Day in all but name, the Prime Early Access Sale (PEAS) was technically meant to give shoppers a super head start on holiday shopping and featured some of Amazon's lowest prices of the year. Naturally, Best Buy and Walmart held similar sales to compete. At this point, modern Black Friday is a full season in its own right. Inflation could make for a more frugal Black FridayThe volatility of item inventory, shipping times, and other supply chain-related chaos didn't necessarily stop people from spending big in 2021. The National Retail Federation found that holiday sales between November and December grew over 14 percent compared to 2020 (findings in line with predictions from earlier that fall) despite slower December-specific sales due to, you guessed it, an earlier and more spread-out sale season. While pickles should be easier to find than a Playstation 5s this year, consumers are now working around the fallout of another fuzzy economical mess — one with an even more direct effect on their wallets. Inflation has been responsible for jacked-up prices on just about everything since spring 2022, leaving folks spending more than they're used to on daily necessities like gas and groceries. For now, peak inflation seems to be behind us. But between holiday traveling, feeding guests, and of course, gifting, it's likely that folks may stay in that frugal state of mind throughout the next few months. This could mean more intentional Black Friday spending: more hunting for deals on essentials that you'd have to buy anyway and fewer impulse buys. Amazon's October Prime Day gave us a glimpse of how hard (or not) shoppers may be willing to go this holiday season. Data compiled by Numerator, a consumer insights firm, indicates that people didn't go as balls to the wall as they have in the past — that might be because 79% of PEAS shoppers had inflation on the brain. While one in three still hit "add to cart" on a specific item they'd been waiting to get discounted, a fourth of people ditched really good deals "because it wasn't a necessity." Amazon's Back-to-School campaign, which spoke to budget-conscious shoppers by confirming that, yes, it's fine to buy the cheapest notebook for your kid, also alluded to the fact that retailers are aware of where customers want savings this year. While TVs and robot vacuums will undoubtedly still be Black Friday hits, we could see more doorbuster deal spots given to smaller, more essential purchases. Mapping out a game plan now will help you avoid them when they inevitably crop up in the coming weeks. Here are all the must-know details you can use to strategize: What is Black Friday?Black Friday is a shopping holiday that takes place every year on the day right after Thanksgiving. It used to be synonymous with viral fistfights and stampedes and lines that stretched around city blocks before 3 a.m., but in recent years has become more of an online event. When is Black Friday?While Black Friday proper falls on Nov. 25 in 2022, most stores began rolling out their holiday doorbusters in October and early November. In-store schedules for Thanksgiving and Black FridayWith most COVID-related mandates and crowd control tactics a thing of the past, Black Friday 2022 should feel reminiscent of the pre-pandemic stampede we're used to. One major difference? Many brick-and-mortar locations are still embracing the "closed on Thanksgiving" trend first seen during COVID. Now, firmly closing doors frees up the holiday for time spent with loved ones. Online shopping on Turkey Day, however, is still very much a thing. Official Black Friday deals at most retailers will be live on Thursday (if not earlier in the week), still somewhat solidifying Thanksgiving as the unofficial start to Black Friday weekend. Below is everything we know about in-person shopping hours for The Big Retailers: Target: Closed on Thanksgiving; most stores open at 7 a.m. local time on Black Friday. Drive-up and in-store pickup are available. Walmart: Closed on Thanksgiving; stores open at 5 a.m. local time on Black Friday. Curbside and in-store pickup are available. Best Buy: Closed on Thanksgiving; opening time on Black Friday TBA. Starting Oct. 30, Best Buy will also extend store hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day of the week except for Sunday, which will be open 10 a.m. through 8 p.m. Curbside and in-store pickup are available. Bed Bath & Beyond: Closed on Thanksgiving; doors open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday. Curbside and in-store pickup are available. JCPenney: Closed on Thanksgiving; doors open at 5 a.m. local time on Black Friday. Exclusive in-store coupons will be given to the first shoppers in line. Curbside pickup is available. Kohl's: Closed on Thanksgiving; opening time on Black Friday TBA. Both drive-up and in-store pickup are available. Macy's: Closed on Thanksgiving; stores are open from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time on Black Friday. Curbside and in-store pickup are available. View the full article

FREE GIFT CARD UP TO $250: Apple's Black Friday deal is officially live. Score a gift card worth up to $250 with the purchase of a qualifying iPhone, iPad, MacBook, AirPods, Apple Watch, Beats, or accessories from Nov. 25 through Nov. 28. King Apple doesn't usually bless us with discounts, but Black Friday and Cyber Weekend are the one exception. SEE ALSO: Best Black Friday Apple deals: MacBooks, AirPods, iPads, and more While Apple's Black Friday deal this year isn't technically a discount on any products, from Nov. 25 through Nov. 28, you'll snag a gift card worth up to $250 with eligible purchases of Apple products directly from Apple.com. This pretty much matches the promotion Apple ran last year for Cyber Weekend, and we're sure this is the best we'll see from the tech giant this year. Here's the full rundown of Apple's Black Friday gift card deals: iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12, or iPhone SE — $50 Apple gift card AirPods Pro (2nd-gen), AirPods (2nd-gen), AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case, and AirPods Max — up to a $75 Apple gift card Apple Watch SE — $50 Apple gift card iPad Air, iPad (9th generation), and iPad mini — up to a $50 Apple gift card MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac — up to a $250 Apple gift card Magic Keyboard, Smart Keyboard Folio, Apple Pencil (2nd generation), and MagSafe Duo Charger — up to a $50 gift card Beats Studio3 Wireless, Solo3 Wireless, Powerbeats Pro, Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Buds, or Beats Flex — up to a $50 gift card Note that each of these gift cards can only be used for a purchase at a later date (you can't put it toward your Black Friday purchase), and the exact amount you get depends on the specific product you buy. Want that fat $250 gift card? You'll likely have to cash out on one of the pricier MacBooks. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple Black Friday deal (opens in a new tab) Get a free Apple gift card up to $250 with qualifying purchase Get Deal (opens in a new tab) If this Apple deal doesn't impress you, check out the Apple deals we've rounded up from other retailers: More Black Friday Apple deals Apple AirPods Pro Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) (Opens in a new window) — $199.99 (List Price $249) Apple Watch SE 40mm GPS Smartwatch (1st Gen) (Opens in a new window) — $149.00 (List Price $279) Apple MacBook Pro M1 Chip 14" 512GB SSD Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $1,599.99 (List Price $1,999) Apple iPad Air 10.9" 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet (2022 Release) (Opens in a new window) — $499.99 (List Price $599) Apple MacBook Air M1 13” Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $799.00 (List Price $999) Apple Watch Series 8 GPS 41mm Smartwatch (Opens in a new window) — $449.00 (List Price $499) Apple Watch Ultra [GPS + Cellular 49mm] Smart Watch (Opens in a new window) — $739.00 (List Price $799) New Apple AirPods Max Wireless Headphones (Opens in a new window) — $449.99 (List Price $549) Apple iPad 10.2" 64GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (2021 Release) (Opens in a new window) — $269.99 (List Price $329) Apple Watch SE 44mm GPS Smartwatch (1st Gen) (Opens in a new window) — $179.00 (List Price $309) Apple iPad Mini 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet (2021 Release) (Opens in a new window) — $399.99 (List Price $499) Apple MacBook Air M2 Chip 256GB 13.6" Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $1,049.00 (List Price $1,199) Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro 512GB SSD 16" Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $1,999.99 (List Price $2,499) Black Friday MacBook deals Apple MacBook Air M1 13” Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $799.00 (List Price $999) Apple MacBook Pro M1 Chip 14" 512GB SSD Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $1,599.99 (List Price $1,999) Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro 14" 512GB SSD Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $1,599.99 (List Price $1,999) Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro 512GB SSD 16" Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $1,999.99 (List Price $2,499) Apple MacBook Pro M2 Chip 256GB ​​​​​​​SSD 13" Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $1,149.00 (List Price $1,299) Apple MacBook Air M2 Chip 256GB 13.6" Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $1,049.00 (List Price $1,199) View the full article

TL;DR: As of Nov. 25, you can get the Snore Circle Smart Electronic Muscle Stimulator for just $69.99 instead of $129 — that's a 45% discount. Expecting to stay with a loud sleeper during the holidays? Something to stop them from snoring could be a great gift for them and for you. The Snore Circle is a wearable muscle stimulator that could help someone stop snoring and sleep soundly, and you may still have time to get it for $69.99 (nearly 50% off its original price). No coupon needed. Stop snoring tonight Snoring isn’t just a nuisance for the people still awake. It’s also not the healthiest thing for the person snoring, and it can keep them from getting the restful sleep they need. This Indiegogo-funded snore stopper uses 30 adjustable levels of EMS and TENS electrical stimulation under your chin to help relax your muscles and normalize your breathing patterns. If electrical stimulation sounds scary, don’t worry. The same technology has actually been used as a temporary pain reliever, and the adjustments are made automatically and shouldn’t disturb your sleep. To use the Snore Circle, first pair it with the Sleeplus app available for free on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The app will monitor your sleeping and could help you understand your snoring patterns and their potential improvement over time. Once it’s paired, just pick a spot for the gel patch on your throat. Make sure it’s free of stubble before you attach it. Each gel patch is made from medical-grade material and is skin-friendly and hypoallergenic. Attach the Snore Circle and get to snoozing. The Snore Circle’s battery may last up to 15 hours on a single charge, so it’s even ready for a post-feast nap. Gets some ZZZs without giving too much green Whether you’re trying to stop snoring yourself or want to get a gift that keeps on giving, this Black Friday deal could help both you and your holiday guests sleep soundly. For a limited time, get the Snore Circle Smart Electronic Muscle Stimulator for just $69.99 (reg. $129). Prices subject to change. Opens in a new tab Credit: VVFLY Snore Circle Smart Electronic Muscle Stimulator (opens in a new tab) $69.99 at the Mashable Shop Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

TL;DR: Through Nov. 27, you can get a One-Year Sam’s Club Membership for just $19.99 instead of $50 — that's a 60% discount. If you’re not careful, shopping for all the delicious ingredients for a holiday feast could eat through your gift budget. Delectable meats and tasty treats aren’t cheap, but there’s a way for you to shop smarter and score a few awesome deals, and you’re just in time to get a deal of your own. Normally, a one-year Sam’s Club membership would cost $50, but it’s Black Friday, so it's just $19.99 through November 27. Get discounted access to warehouse deals at Sam’s ClubSam’s Club is a great way to get your shopping done without running all over town and encountering holiday traffic along the way. Get great deals on groceries, kitchen essentials, electronics, home goods, and more without ever leaving the building. You might even be able to pick up your prescription, get your jewelry cleaned, and get your tires serviced. Don’t forget to pick up a few samples around the store while you wait, or you could hit the food court and enjoy some affordable delights like pizza, pretzels, and corn dogs. Sam’s Club warehouses are exciting, but there are great deals online too. Schedule groceries for delivery or pickup at low prices. You might even be able to set up your holiday travel plans using your Sam’s Club Membership. Did you know Sam’s Club also offers deals on rental cars, live events, attractions, and even movies? You could even save up to 60% on hotel accommodations around the world. Plan your next big trip using your Sam’s Club membership and see how much you can save. A year of Sam’s Club for 60% off Get some comfy shoes on — shopping season is here. It’s time to go somewhere you may really get some mileage out of your gift budget. Take this Black Friday opportunity to get a 1-Year Sam’s Club Membership for only $19.99. No coupon needed. Prices subject to change. Opens in a new tab Credit: Sam's Club 1-Year Sam’s Club Membership (opens in a new tab) $19.99 at the Mashable Shop Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

TL;DR: On Nov. 25, you can get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac or Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $29.99. That’s 91% off, and no coupon is needed. Crunching some numbers or revising a résumé? Microsoft Office could be your go-to set of programs for that and more. Whether you’re drafting, organizing, sharing, or researching, these programs are the real deal when it comes to productivity software for Windows or Mac users, and there’s a way to skip the subscription fees. Black Friday is here, which means you’ve got one day to get a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home and Business for Mac or Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $29.99. That’s 91% off, and no coupon is needed. One day to get a lifetime of productivity Here’s your chance to get the best deal of the year on some of the best productivity software around. There’s a reason over a billion people use MS Office. If you need to create a document from scratch or from a template, Word could help you with both. Excel is practically a job-maker of its own, and you could even learn how to automate tasks with it. Need to share something with the class? PowerPoint isn’t just a slideshow program. You can also create fun animations, hyper-detailed posters, and more. Stay in touch with your co-workers and on top of your meeting schedule with Outlook and Teams, and don’t forget to keep your notes organized with OneNote. All six of these programs are available on the Mac and Windows license, though Mac does get the basic version of Teams. Windows also gets two exclusive programs: Publisher and Access. With Publisher, you could craft informative printables like flyers and posters, and Access is your own personal database. Microsoft Office for Windows or Mac for 91% offFor Black Friday only, get the best price of the year for a lifetime license of Microsoft Office for Windows or Mac, just $29.99. No coupon needed. Prices subject to change. Opens in a new tab Credit: Nerdused Microsoft Office Lifetime License For Windows or Mac (opens in a new tab) $29.99 at the Mashable Shop Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

TL;DR: Through Nov. 27, you can get the MagStack Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for just $39.99 instead of $69.99 — that's a 42% discount. Don’t wait any longer to load up with awesome gear just in time for the next round of holiday traveling. Skip the carry-on cable clutter and get a wireless charger that can power three devices and fit almost anywhere you’d put a wallet. The MagStack Foldable is a compact wireless station that’s ready to streamline your travel charging needs, and Black Friday is your chance to get it for just $39.99 (reg. $69). No coupon needed, but these deals only last through November 27 at 11:59 pm Pacific. A charger you can take almost anywhere Carrying a bundle of cables for different devices is inefficient and can get pretty annoying. There’s nothing like reaching into the pocket of your bag when your battery is low only to pull out a cable tangle. Not to mention the headache of having multiple devices that need to charge when only one outlet is available. MagStack is a simple charger that does its job well. It has three wireless charging spots so you could power your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time. The Apple Watch stand is compatible with Series One through Six, and you can also power any Qi-compatible phones using the included MagSafe metal ring or other Bluetooth earbuds. A Type-C to Type-C cable is included, so all you need to provide is a powerful AC adapter to start charging up. Want to watch something while your phone charges? This charger can snap into a convenient display stand for landscape viewing. Fold it into a neat one-inch square stack when you’re done charging. The MagStack is made from hardy ABS plastic and silicone, so it should hold up to regular travel wear and tear. A compact charger for home or the road Don’t miss your chance. Take advantage of this Black Friday sale now through November 27 and get the MagStack Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station for just $39.99 (reg. $69), the best price you'll find online. Prices subject to change. Opens in a new tab Credit: WonderCube MagStack Foldable 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station (opens in a new tab) $39.99 at the Mashable Shop Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

From Ursula to Elsa to Luca, Disney has done the very least in LGBTQ representation for years. They've given us queer-coded villains, background characters that may be lesbians, minor characters who have easy-to-cut lines declaring their orientation, or some main characters who seem subtextually queer but won't dare declare. Incredibly, in the same year just-deposed Disney CEO Bob Chapek earned backlash for the company's response to Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill, the studio also released Strange World, which features a main character who is undeniably gay. And this time, it finally feels like worthwhile representation. Strange World's Ethan Clade is Disney's first out gay teen hero. Ethan Clade breaking ground and making friends. Credit: Disney Directed by Don Hall and Qui Nguyen, Strange World guides audiences into a multi-generational adventure centered on three men in the Clade family. Bushy-bearded Jaeger Clade (voiced by Dennis Quaid) is a burly macho man who loves exploring, fighting monsters, and impulsively pitching into action mode. His son, Searcher Clade (voiced by Jake Gyllenhaal), is a gentler brand of masculinity. He's a farmer and an intellectual who counts being tirelessly tender to his teen son as a major point of pride. That son is Ethan Clade (voiced by Jaboukie Young-White), who follows in his dad's footsteps in that he doesn't want to follow in his dad's footsteps. He wants to forge a path of his own. Ethan isn't into farming; like his grandfather Jaeger, he's far more fascinated by the wonders that exploring could offer. But he's not exactly like his grandfather either, as their concept of expedition differs when it comes to conquest. Through these three generations, Strange World reflects the current drama playing out around the world, where boomers, millennials, and Gen Z bump heads on everything from conversation etiquette to climate change. So, when it's revealed that Ethan is gay, I braced for the inevitable generation clash over queerness. Sure, Searcher has no issues with his son being gay, and he even shows an earnest enthusiasm when Ethan's crush Diazo comes by the farm. But surely the gruff, toxically masculine grandpa Jaeger will bristle, right? Wrong. SEE ALSO: ‘Owl House’ is a perfect pick for a Halloween binge Midway through the movie, Ethan and his grandfather share a quiet moment amid a mission to save their world. The old man asks if the boy has a sweetheart. Ethan and Diazo aren't official, but the crush burns so hard that it shows in Ethan's blushing cheeks. I readied myself for the question that heteronormative media has trained me to expect: "What's her name?" But instead, Nguyen's screenplay dodges this trope and, with it, homophobia altogether. Instead, Jaeger says excitedly, "Who is it?" "Who is it?" And just like that, the gendered expectation that his grandson's sweetheart is a girl is gone. The word "sweetheart" itself is gender-neutral, meaning the possibility was cleverly baked into Nguyen's script. When Ethan answers, his grandfather, whom he's never met before, isn't shocked to discover the boy is gay. It's not an issue. It's not a thought. And that is incredibly exciting because this queer teen character isn't queer as a plot point. The movie is not exploiting his identity as a tool for trauma. Instead, Strange World acknowledges that gay kids can just exist in media and not have their identity treated like grounds for a teachable moment. Disney's history of queer representation goes from bad to better. Like father like son like father like son... Credit: Disney Queer representation in movies and TV has had a bumpy road. Early on, queer-coded characters were often swaggering villains whose fabulousness made them fascinating but also othered them. In Disney movies, this trend was most apparent in the '90s with The Little Mermaid's Ursula, The Lion King's Scar, and Aladdin's Jafar. In the 2010s, queer characters became a part of the set dressing, with seemingly same-sex couples popping up in the background of Zootopia, Finding Dory, and Toy Story 4. When it came to main characters, audiences have had to look deeper for characteristics typically coded as queer in order to see themselves onscreen, and so viewers have declared Elsa from Frozen, the boys of Luca, and the warring young women of Raya and the Last Dragon to be LGBTQ. Alternately, there was the embarrassment that was Josh Gad as the live-action ​​LeFou in 2017's Beauty and the Beast, which director Bill Condon proclaimed would have a "nice, exclusively gay moment." That meant a blink-and-you'd-miss-it bit where LeFou — Gaston's clownish sidekick whose name literally means "the fool" in French — briefly dancing with another man. A queer-confirmed villain's sidekick wasn't exactly as groundbreaking as Condon would have hoped. SEE ALSO: Netflix saves Disney's canceled 'Nimona' film. Here's why that's good news for queer representation. This "exclusively gay moment" earned eye rolls from the LGBTQ community, as did the proclamation that the Russo Bros. would be introducing the MCU's first openly gay character in Avengers: End Game. Turns out, that meant an unnamed character in a grief support group who was played by director Joe Russo. It was bullshit representation, especially as reports leaked that Disney had cut queer content from Thor: Ragnarok that would have made it MCU canon that Valkyrie is bi, as well as some femme-on-femme flirtation between two Dora Milaje soldiers in Black Panther. It wasn't until 2021's Eternals that the MCU offered a canonically queer superhero with Phastos, played by Brian Tyree Henry. But even as Disney made strides, the studio drew ire for their initial lack of action against the "Don't Say Gay" bill and for cutting queer content from their projects. Because of this righteous uproar, Disney restored a sapphic kiss to Lightyear ahead of its release. Another step forward came in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, in which two members of the female warrior squad Dora Milaje are finally identified as lovers. And now comes Ethan. Strange World charts a modern course in queer stories. Ethan, his mom, and his good dog share a happy moment. Credit: Disney Outside of the Disney landscape, stories of queer youth in the media often center on moments of trauma, be that the stress of coming out, being estranged from their families, living with the increased risk of hate crimes or partner violence, or otherwise confronting homophobia. Even in movies about gay romance, the threat of homophobia is often lurking nearby, ready to squelch any hint of carefree queer joy. The LGBTQ community has begun to call out for representation that doesn't equate queerness with trauma. Some days we just get to live and have fun. And on the ones where we don't, wouldn't it be nice to have a fantasy movie wherein we can see ourselves living such a blessed life? Strange World answers that call. Ethan is biracial and gay, but the drama of his journey is not tied to these identifiers. He gets to crush on a cute boy, experience the belly butterflies of that flush of infatuation — and the crushing embarrassment when his dad tries to play it cool in front of his friends. Ethan gets to tell his grandfather about his crush, and he receives support and advice. He is loved and accepted — and he's got to help his family save the world before it's too late. After all, he's got a boy back home waiting for him. We love to see it. Strange World is now in theaters. View the full article

The first time I saw Medium Build play I thought of David Letterman. There's this famous 2014 performance by the band Future Islands on Letterman's Late Show. The lead singer belts the song "Seasons" while dancing, staring down the camera, and beating his chest. He alternates between smooth crooning and guttural wails. At the end of the song, Letterman is thrilled by the strange, captivating performance. "Come on!" Letterman says, walking on stage, just as the music stops. "How about that? I'll take all of that you got." I remember first watching Medium Build, whose real name is Nick Carpenter, wail emotionally raw lyrics under one of those portable canopies. It looked like a DIY show on a campground somewhere. The camera was staring up at him. He wore a bandana, his nose ring noticeable — and he was strumming a guitar, screaming about fucking up, and I thought to myself, "I'll take all of that you got." But I didn't discover him at some basement show or even on late night TV. I found Medium Build on TikTok. There's endless discussion and handwringing over TikTok's effect on the music industry. The platform has sparked a new wave of songs that follow the "TikTok formula," tailor-made to go viral — think cheesy earworms like Gayle's "abcdefu," which scored her a coveted Grammy nomination for Song of the Year. Even established pop artists — looking at you, Meghan Trainor — use the platform to rocket their songs up the charts. But there are scores of indie acts carving out a living on TikTok that often get overlooked. Through the platform's famously accurate algorithm and its widespread popularity, smaller musicians are able to find fans who'd otherwise never know they existed. Even me, far from TikTok's primary Gen Z audience, found Medium Build while mindlessly scrolling past cooking videos and dog-training posts. It's like Zoomer MySpace... It's so sincere and real and fun. Amid all of the other nonsense on my FYP, I found this earnest indie music. That's the beauty of TikTok. Carpenter, 30, told me in a phone call that the Medium Build TikTok account started taking off once he realized it could be a platform that supports vulnerability. "It's like Zoomer MySpace," he said. "It's so sincere and real and fun... As soon as I started posting my own songs our followers like tripled. And then it just kept growing." Carpenter said that he could see the impact almost immediately on Medium Build's Spotify streams. "Our new song we just put out last week, [and] that's our best first week ever," he said. "And I think [that's] partially because it blew up for us on TikTok. 100K views for video for us is huge." Another artist, Spilly Cave, has a more esoteric approach to TikTok. Real name Billy Cave, he mixes light absurdism with relaxing, vibey music. You might know his videos as the young guy in super small sunglasses, jamming on an electric guitar. The 25-year-old lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and decided to give a music career one last, serious push before falling off his parents' health insurance at 26. It worked, in large part due to TikTok. Before he started the account he estimated he had 10 monthly listeners on Spotify. Now he's up to nearly 40,000. "It's been, for me, kind of my backdoor I fell in, into the system," Cave said. "It's strange, in this modern climate, as far as talking to labels, or management, or any type of person, if you don't have social media clout, you're just not going to get entertained [by these companies]." That's where TikTok is revolutionizing how artists breakthrough to industry gatekeepers. It's like an open mic for indie musicians, where they can explore what works and build what amounts to the modern version of a local following. It's just that now that small group of fans can be truly global. All of the indie musicians I spoke with described a bit of despair when they first started posting on the platform, and the response was middling. But once they saw people liking their music, it was invigorating. "I don't think, you know, 30 years ago, what I'm doing now, still being in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, would ever catch on or have any chance of success," Cave said. "There is a beauty to having the autonomy, like start something on your own and have it pop off." That's the independent spirit musicians have championed for decades. Of course, TikTok isn't a perfect app. There are privacy concerns, harmful trends that have real psychological effects, and content moderation concerns. But it's impossible to ignore the impact it's had on the music industry. For smaller acts, especially, it's become a tool that democratizes the discovery process for indie artists. There's maybe no better example of this than the band Durry. Siblings Austin and Taryn Durry went from noodling around in their parents house to having their song, "Who's Laughing Now," rack up more than 3 million plays on Spotify, almost entirely instigated by its TikTok virality. The song is all about feeling like a failure, or at least coming up shorty of peoples' expectations, and loving the life you have regardless. It's the story of the band, and a lot of people identified with it on social media. TikTok isn't perfectly curated like Instagram; there's room for the messiness and vulnerability that indie music often leans on. "This [band] kind of just started with like an experiment in authenticity and just trying to write great songs about reality," 30-year-old Austin Durry said. It was, initially, a hobby band with a TikTok account that had roughly 100 followers. Then they posted the first verse and chorus of "Who's Laughing Now," and everything took off. "We ended up racing into the studio and recording and releasing [the full song] in like three days," Durry said. "[It was] a crazy time-crunch, just like holding on to that viral moment, hoping that it sticks." It did. The band's since gone on tour and has been steadily putting out music for an audience a lot more substantial than 100 people. For instance, I found the band on TikTok thanks to my algorithm. My FYP typically surfaces a lot of lo-fi, angsty, emotional music. That can be hard rock or acoustic folks, but if it's got that ethos and good lyrics, it's typically something I enjoy. Sure, some artists on TikTok are super polished and targeting a more mainstream crowd, but any creator with a phone and point-of-view can catch on. Durry credits that desire for authenticity online for their band finding a passionate audience. "The whole pop culture zeitgeist right now, everyone's just sick of the fake, plastic people," he said. "We're just doing our best with what we have." It's the exact opposite of making songs designed to go viral. That TikTok song "abcdefu," for instance, has a whopping 185 million views on YouTube, while "Who's Laughing Now" has a modest 278K. But that song and TikTok basically built the band's entire existence; there wasn't a label making marketing decisions for them. The whole pop culture zeitgeist right now, everyone's just sick of the fake, plastic people... We're just doing our best with what we have. And it's not like indie artists are immune to the desire to go viral on TikTok, especially when that's the platform where they found and grew their audience. "We were finishing [a new song] and I was like, 'Ohh, I bet this would TikTok well," Carpenter said. "I was like, 'Oh, that's a weird thought.'" A catchy hook or a funky melody is often the recipe for success on the app. The indie artists on the platform are learning how to package their music for TikTok, playing around to see what works. "I am hook-centric already, which I think TikTok rewards," Carpenter said. "You say some really fucked up, weird shit in the first five seconds of your video, [and] people will stick around." The coolest thing for the artists is seeing those likes and views turn into a real fandom. Durry described the thrill of selling out a room versus, you know, going viral. When I caught up with Cave, he was headed to Los Angeles to play a few shows before putting out a full tour next year. Carpenter is still amazed to see young people follow his music off a platform none of his 30-something friends even use. But at the end of the day, the internet is still the internet, and entertaining a fandom takes a lot of patience and a good sense of humor. "The comment sections are fucking hilarious," Carpenter said. "These kids, that stan culture, like, 'Step on me, spit on me, King', [that] obsession shit. It makes the app fun and terrifying." View the full article