Eliana Willis

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just days away, and you can already find hundreds of discounts across nearly every category, including popular tech items like laptops, TVs, gaming consoles, tablets, and more. Lucky for you, if you want to get your holiday shopping done early, several retailers are already slashing prices, including one of the most popular retailers for fast shipping and a wide variety — Amazon More

We are only a few days away from Thanksgiving and Black Friday, the major shopping event that signals the start of the holiday season — but Black Friday week deals are already live.We’ve spotted a range of Apple deals, and with the arrival of M5-powered iPads and MacBooks, deep discounts have appeared on older models, alongside cut-price iPhones, AirPods, AirTags, and Apple accessories.Black Friday is an excellent opportunity to save, especially as Apple device sales aren’t historically massive throughout the year. You might not see many bargain Apple products, but given how expensive they can be, even a discount of 5% – 20% can still be worth your while.Also: The best Black Friday deals we’ve found so farZDNET extensively covers the major Black Friday sales event, and we are tracking Apple discounts across retailers, including Amazon More

When is Black Friday? When Black Friday first appeared in the holiday calendar, the major shopping event used to just be on the last Friday of November each year. However, many retailers now offer their own sales over the course of a whole week, and so you can expect sales to appear from Monday, Nov. 24. Black Friday itself falls on Friday, Nov. 28, and Cyber Monday — a great time to pick up bargain tech — launches on Dec. 1.Are Samsung products really cheaper during Black Friday? Sometimes! Samsung manufactures everything from smartphones to smart fridges, so it really depends on what you are looking for. However, it’s not uncommon to see discounts of at least 20% on some Samsung devices, and sometimes even more with high-ticket items like The Frame TV range.How did we choose these Black Friday deals?ZDNET only writes about deals that capture our own interest — devices and products we want, need, or would recommend not only to our readers, but to friends and family. Our experts look for deals at least 20% off (or hardly ever on sale), using established price-comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually worth your time. We also examine customer reviews and rely on our own hands-on experience with new tech to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products we’re recommending. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice and to make you aware of price drops so you can shop smarter.  More

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When is Black Friday? Black Friday 2025 falls on Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving. But if you’re looking to get a jump on your holiday shopping, retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are already offering markdowns on everything you need to upgrade your PC gaming setup. From monitors and headsets, keyboards and speakers, to desktops and laptops, you’ll be able to build the battle station you’ve always dreamed of without spending a fortune. Are gaming PCs and accessories really cheaper during Black Friday? While you’re more likely to see the steepest discounts on accessories like headsets, keyboards, and mice, as well as sales on digital games, you can still snap up a new desktop or laptop for a decent price if you keep a sharp eye out. You can also find decent discounts on PC building components, like CPUs and SSDs for upgrading your current build or setting up a new DIY PC.How did we choose these Black Friday deals?The holiday shopping season is prime sale time for all things gaming, and with so much going on sale at once, it can be hard to know where to look to find the best markdowns on things you actually want or need for your setup. I only included computers, peripherals, and accessories from well-known and trusted brands like HP and Lenovo, because taking a gamble on an unknown brand usually ends in disaster on Christmas morning. I also only included the best discounts I could find on the most sought-after components and accessories, as well as pre-built desktops and gaming laptops, and I didn’t include anything that wasn’t at least 15% off to help you get the most out of your holiday shopping budget. More

When is Black Friday? This year, Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 28. Cyber Monday follow shortly after on Monday, Dec. 1. When will Best Buy have Black Friday sales?Best Buy was one of the first retailers to roll out its set of dates for holiday sales. On Oct. 20, the brand released its full schedule of events through the end of December. The brand’s Door(BOO)ster deals technically kicked off over a full month of savings, which started on Halloween. Here’s the details: Early Black Friday Deals: Oct. 31-Nov. 19Black Friday Sale: Nov. 20-29Cyber Sunday and Monday: Nov. 30-Dec. 1Last-Minute Savings: Dec. 15-24Are deals really cheaper during Black Friday? The holiday season, including Black Friday, is generally a great time to scoop up deals on a multitude of products, including flagship tech. While it’s true to shop smart you need to be aware of sly tactics like markups and faux discounts, price tracking tools like Keepa and CamelCamelCamel make it easier than ever to ensure you’re getting the best deal possible. Black Friday is also an excellent time to save on last year’s latest tech, as we’ve seen dozens of new releases in phones, TVs, laptops, tablets and more over the last 6 months. Also: Worried about rising tech prices? Try these 5 easy ways to shop smarter right nowHow did we choose these Best Buy 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’ve also cross-checked our deals across retailers, and continue to cover numerous offers through this month. If it’s cheaper elsewhere, we won’t include that deal in our roundup unless there’s an explicit reason to.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. Do I get benefits for being a MyBestBuy member? Now through Nov. 16, MyBestBuy members earn $5 in rewards for every $50 spent on this weekend’s doorbusters, up to $25 in reward credit. How do these Best Buy deals compare to other retailers like Walmart or Costco?Best Buy and Walmart’s deals are fairly comparable, though not necessarily the same exact products are on sale at both retailers during this early Black Friday sale window. Best Buy tends to have more broad discounts on products, while I’ve seen select early Walmart deals more limited by factors like color or size. Generally, Best Buy’s prices tend to trend higher than other retailers, but their holiday doorbusters are genuinely legit.  More

Current price: $650 (35% off) Original price: $1,000I’ve wanted a “frame” TV probably longer than I’ve wanted a house. I love the idea of displaying art sneakily and shifting the focal point of a living room away from a giant screen that spends a lot of time completely off. Also: Hisense Canvas vs. Samsung Frame TV: I’ve seen both, and here’s how Hisense winsI’ve been comparing the Samsung Frame TV (the OG of sorts) and Hisense’s more affordable Canvas TV, and while the Canvas TV has less size and bezel options, ZDNET managing editor Kerry Wan (who tested the TV last year) says the Hisense competes well, especially at this discounted price. Both the 55-inch and 65-inch models are on sale for $650 and $900, respectively. Our TV reviewer Taylor Clemons also told me that Samsung’s TV OS isn’t as easy or smooth to work with as Google’s OS, which is built into the Canvas. The Hisense Canvas may not be as sleek, thin, or refined, but for this sub-$700 price, it’s really tough to even justify a Samsung Frame anyway (though those models are on sale, too). If you are shopping TVs, Clemons is tracking our favorite TV deals live through Dec. 2.  More