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When is Black Friday? This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, the day after Thanksgiving. Cyber Monday follows soon after, on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.Does Costco have a Black Friday sale?Yes. According to the latest mailer, Costco’s first holiday savings event runs Oct. 31-Nov. 16, both in-warehouse and online. The second (and main Black Friday event) will run from Nov. 17-Dec. 1. Costco will also run Cyber Monday deals online on Dec. 1. Are tech products really cheaper during Black Friday? Yes — we often see some of the lowest prices of the year on a variety of tech products during Black Friday sales, including TVs, laptops, headphones, and more.How did we choose these Black Friday deals?ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.  More

Black Friday is a day away. Chances are you or someone you know needs a new pair of headphones or earbuds. Many models from last year are set for major discounts, such as the Sony WH-1000XM6 More

LG C5 OLED TV <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG C5 OLED boosts dazzling brightness and color. It features an ultra-slim body, with material choices that evoke premium. It’s priced relatively high for the nominal upgrades over last year’s model. more buying choices Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source–> on Google. I would argue that […] More

Garmin Instinct 3 Solar <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Garmin Instinct 3 Solar is available in two sizes and four color variations, on sale starting at $349 (45mm). The unlimited battery life, brilliant integrated flashlight, rugged build, and accurate tracking make this a perfect watch for adventurists. Unfortunately, the display is still monochrome, mapping remains […] More

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is on sale now for $149. I’ve been testing the Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition, which has the fastest performance yet, and up to 12 weeks of battery life. Remember that Amazon’s promise of up to 12 weeks of battery life assumes 30 […] More

When is Black Friday? Black Friday is Friday, Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving. While it’s typically associated with general retail sales, we’re seeing a lot more online deals, as well. Cyber Monday, the traditional online shopping sale day, is Monday, Dec. 1. Both of these days will have some great deals, and there will be some overlap.  Are phones really cheaper during Black Friday? Yes, phones, including recent iPhone models, are often cheaper on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, matching (if not beating) the level of discount you’d find during any other major shopping event. This is partly because Cyber Week occurs months after most manufacturers, such as Samsung, OnePlus, Google, and Apple, have launched new devices. With the passage of time, you’ll often see the more recent phones discounted by a significant amount at this time.iPhones are cheaper during this time because carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T offer competitive trade-in and sign-on promotions. As long as you read the fine print about the qualifications, most of these deals will cover the retail cost of the new iPhone. You’ll just have to agree to a long-term installment plan that ranges between 24 months to 36 months.How did we choose these Black Friday deals?ZDNET chooses Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals based on the percentage of discount compared to the original price ($5 off a $20 item is just as good as $250 off a $1,000 item), how significant the discount is compared to pricing history, and whether our experts have tested and recommended the product.We also examine deals from a broader perspective, considering alternative options, unique use cases, stock availability, and existing customer reviews on websites such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Reddit. The best deals will save you a meaningful amount of money while providing a truly worthwhile product. More