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Current price: $279Original price: $349Apple’s tried-and-true tablet, the base model iPad, is arguably the best value in the company’s tablet lineup thanks to its versatility and compatibility. It’s our pick for the best iPad overall.Review: iPad 2025 (11th-Gen)Plus, Apple updated this tablet earlier this year to include double the base storage as last year’s model, more random-access memory (RAM), and an upgraded processor in the A16 Bionic chip. More

We are only a week away from Black Friday, the major shopping event that signals the start of the holiday season. However, this doesn’t mean that great deals on Apple devices aren’t already available, especially with the arrival of M5-powered iPads and MacBooks — which may lead to deeper discounts on older models. We’ve spotted a range of early deals not only for iPads and MacBooks, but also for cut-price iPhones, AirPods, AirTags, and Apple accessories.Black Friday is an excellent opportunity to save, especially as Apple device sales aren’t historically huge 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 early Apple discounts across retailers, including Amazon More

Soundcore Sleep A30 Earbuds <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Soundcore Sleep A30 are on sale for $180 at Amazon ahead of Black Friday The earbuds are comfortable with helpful sleep features Their active noise cancellation falls flat. more buying choices Get more in-depth ZDNET tech coverage: Add us as a preferred Google source on Chrome and Chromium […] More

When is Black Friday? In 2025, Black Friday is set for Friday, November 28. It’s one of the best times of the year to score deep discounts on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and accessories from major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. Many of these sales are expected to carry over until Cyber Monday, December 1. Is the Nintendo Switch really cheaper during Black Friday? Absolutely. The Nintendo Switch is almost always cheaper on Black Friday and Cyber Week. Retailers also slash prices on popular console packages, accessories, and games, with saving that can easily reach $100 or more. This sales event is usually the price time to get a Switch or Switch 2. Nintendo rarely lowers the prices on its devices and games, so it can be tough to find discounts outside of special events or promotions.How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?At ZDNET, we only highlight Nintendo Switch deals worth your money — the same kind we’d consider ourselves. For this roundup, I specifically sought out Switch models, games, and accessories that were about 15% off or more. Black Friday is still several weeks away, so significant discounts are not yet available. Knowing this, I expanded my search to include lesser discounts to fill out the list. Although some price drops aren’t as deep as others, they’re still worth consideration because they offer unique value in other areas.I considered hands-on experience, real-world performance, and customer feedback. Every recommendation on this list is backed by careful research and expert insight so that you can confidently shop these early Black Friday sales.What are the best Black Friday deals?ZDNET’s experts have been searching through early Black Friday sales to find the best discounts. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by retailer:And the best Black Friday deals by product category or price point: More

Jada Jones/ZDNETThe successor to the AirPods Pro 2 are here, and they’re an impressive release from Apple. The AirPods Pro 3 More

Black Friday is just a week away, but early sales across retailers mean you can snag affordable yet functional buys right now. I’m talking about no-fuss, under-$25 gadgets that make your life easier and won’t leave you with buyer’s remorse. And with Amazon’s sale in motion, Prime shipping More