#black-friday

#black-friday

Black Friday is not considered a bank holiday and mail is still delivered.

Many law firms officially or unofficially recognize Black Friday as a day off.

Some lawyers choose to work on Black Friday for various reasons. [ more ]

The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is on sale for Black Friday with a $305 savings.

The Roomba Combo j7+ is a 2-in-1 vacuum and mop with advanced features like obstacle avoidance and self-emptying.

Engadget named the Roomba Combo j7+ the best robot vacuum and mop 2-in-1 on the market. [ more ]

The Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV coffee maker is on sale for Black Friday, offering a 30% discount.

It is handmade in the Netherlands and can brew up to 10 cups of coffee in four to six minutes with just one switch.

The coffee maker comes in over 20 sleek colors and has received positive reviews on Amazon. [ more ]

UK online sales dropped 12% compared to Black Friday 2022.

Fraudulent orders were down 73% compared to a year ago.

Cyber Monday sales in Europe fell 2% compared to Cyber Monday 2022. [ more ]

Cyber Monday has become a significant online shopping event and alternative to Black Friday.

Shoppers can expect discounts and deals from various retailers during Cyber Monday and Black Friday.

Despite inflation and geopolitical tensions, shoppers plan to spend the same or more on gifts compared to last year. [ more ]

The Kindle e-reader is on sale for $80, $20 off its original price.

Kindles are portable and convenient for traveling, with long battery life and ample storage for thousands of titles. [ more ]

More than a third of UK adults plan to buy a new smartphone on Black Friday.

Population Matters charity urges consumers to reconsider their purchasing habits and consider the environmental impact of their choices.

Adverts and marketing materials create pressure for consumers to upgrade their phones during Black Friday. [ more ]

Sony is selling PlayStation 5 bundles with Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.

The slim PS5 bundle is available, but there is also a similar deal with the older 'fat' PS5.

Nintendo is offering a Switch OLED bundle with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Nintendo Switch Online. [ more ]

Amazon's Black Friday 2023 sale offers a 33% discount on Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, bringing the price down to $160, the lowest ever.

The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro received a score of 86 in a review and are considered one of Samsung's best sounding pairs of earbuds.

Compared to newer models, the Buds 2 Pro offer better battery life but have a lower charging case capacity and weaker call quality. [ more ]

Amazon has a Black Friday sale on the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro / Air, dropping the price from $299 to $199.

The accessory allows for easy switching between tablet and laptop modes with its magnetic attachment and trackpad.

The sale includes a separate model for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, priced at $299. [ more ]

Amazon has a Black Friday sale on the Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro / Air, dropping the price from $299 to $199.

The accessory allows for easy switching between tablet and laptop modes with its magnetic attachment and trackpad.

The sale includes a separate model for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, priced at $299. [ more ]

1. The biggest shopping day of the year is here.

2. Thousands of people are out getting a head start on their holiday shopping. [ more ]

Black Friday deals for photographers

Discounts on cameras, lenses, courses, and more [ more ]

Black Friday coffee deals are a great opportunity to save on coffee gear and upgrade your brewing setup at home.

WIRED has curated a list of tested and vetted coffee gear deals for readers to shop from.

The Cafe Affetto is a fully automated espresso machine that handles grinding, brewing, and milk steaming.

The humble little espresso machine featured in the article is semi-automated and requires regular cleaning of the milk container. [ more ]

Amazon's Black Friday deals have started early, with discounts on Alexa speakers, Fire tablets, Kindles, TVs, laptops, and more.

The Fire HD 10 is recommended as the best Fire tablet, but the Fire HD 8 Kids Edition is a good option for younger kids with a rugged case and worry-free guarantee. [ more ]

33% off self-published books and Python courses using coupon code black2023

Other Python-related deals available, including discounts on memberships and lifetime access [ more ]

Consider buying a slightly older model of the iPad for Black Friday, such as the ninth-generation iPad for $230 at Target and Amazon, $99 off the regular price.

The ninth-generation iPad is still capable of handling casual tasks and features a 10.2-inch display, a Lightning cable charging port, and a headphone jack.

For a more powerful option, consider the 10th-gen iPad for $349 with Apple's A14 Bionic chip and USB-C charging. [ more ]

AirPods and MacBooks are on sale for Black Friday.

The 15-inch MacBook Air and the original 13-inch MacBook Air with M2 processors are available at discounted prices.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is discounted with new features for adventurers. [ more ]

39% of Americans have a side hustle.

AI can help busy workers start a lucrative business.

Get a lifetime subscription to My AI eBook Creation Pro for a discounted price during Black Friday. [ more ]

AirPods and MacBooks are on sale for Black Friday.

The 15-inch MacBook Air and the original 13-inch MacBook Air with M2 processors are available at discounted prices.

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is discounted with new features for adventurers. [ more ]

The second-gen Apple Pencil is on sale for a new record low price of $82 on Amazon.

The second-gen model has features like double-tap customization, low latency, and wireless charging.

The USB-C Apple Pencil is also on sale, with a price drop from $79 to $71.10. [ more ]

Black Friday deals include tablet and smartwatch offers

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra and Tab S8+ are featured in the tablet deals

Google Pixel Tablet with Charging Speaker Dock is also included [ more ]

Screaming Trees' live album, 'Wrong Turn at Jahannam: Live at Egg Studio 1991,' will be released as part of Record Store Day Black Friday exclusive releases.

The album captures the band during a spontaneous recording session at Seattle's Egg Studio and features songs from their just-released major label debut, 'Uncle Anesthesia,' as well as older material.

The album is dedicated to frontman Mark Lanegan and bassist Van Conner, both of whom have passed away, and there may be more unreleased material from the Screaming Trees archive in the future. [ more ]

Black Friday is a good time to buy a foldable phone from Samsung with discounts and trade-in offers.

The Galaxy Z Flip5 is down 25% from its original price and offers up to $600 of enhanced trade-in credit.

The Galaxy Z Fold5 comes with a free memory upgrade and a 25% discount, with enhanced trade-in credit up to $1,000. [ more ]

Samsung's Galaxy Buds FE earbuds are on sale for $69.99, $30 off their original price.

The Galaxy Buds FE offer solid audio performance and good noise cancellation.

They are a great option for those who want a simple pair of earbuds with noise cancellation at a low price. [ more ]

The Apple Watch Series 9 is on sale on Amazon for $329, $80 off the regular price

The Series 9 has major upgrades including a more powerful processor and new features like Double Tap [ more ]

Apple is offering up to $200 in Apple Store credit for select purchases as part of its Black Friday promotion.

The best iPad for most people offers True Tone display, a 12-megapixel rear camera, and compatibility with accessories like the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. [ more ]

Apple is offering up to $200 in Apple Store credit for select purchases as part of its Black Friday promotion.

The best iPad for most people offers True Tone display, a 12-megapixel rear camera, and compatibility with accessories like the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard. [ more ]

31% of online shoppers start their Black Friday shopping early.

Social media is a key platform for Black Friday sales.

Starting early and utilizing social media can increase conversions and drive online store traffic. [ more ]

35% of UK consumers expect to spend less this festive season compared to previous years.

Younger consumers are cutting back on spending more significantly than older shoppers, with 40% of millennials planning on spending less this year.

Financial pressures are particularly acute for younger shoppers, with 59% concerned about rising interest rates. [ more ]