For Black Friday, Meta's popular VR headset, the Quest 3S, has dropped down by $50 to a discounted price of $249. This is the model with 128 GB of storage, whereas the 256 GB model costs $329. While this price isn't a new low, it's as cheap as this headset has ever been sold for. The devil's in the details with the different bundles on offer.
My mom is not a difficult person to shop for. (But that's mostly because she is grateful for anything you give her and loves a tchotchke or decorative soap.) That means, when there's something she absolutely loves, you'll know about it. She'll politely hint at running low or requesting backfill for her stash any time an opportunity arises. And her most recent favorite thing (Oprah much?) is this Nest candle, specifically in the bamboo scent.
The annual flood of Black Friday deals can feel overwhelming, a constant barrage of alerts and ads all claiming to offer the deal of a lifetime. For those of us who appreciate well-designed gear, the challenge isn't just finding something cheap; it's finding something great at a price that makes it impossible to ignore. A good everyday carry knife, in particular, is an investment in utility and reliability.
If you're a Costco member, you're no stranger to a nice discount, it's one of the things that makes that $65 per year worth the cost. Even so, Costco tends to go all out for Black Friday, luring members into the warehouse with the sweet smell of discounts on game consoles, kitchen gadgets, and computers, not to mention $1.50 hot dogs.
Last year, I wrote that you do not need a black Apple Watch Ultra 2. It was simply a color refresh, I said. The original Apple Watch Ultra on your wrist was still perfectly fine. The landfills of the world were better off without Apple's first-gen ruggedized smartwatch filling it. Also, suggesting that you spend another $800 just because it looked sick as hell (I mean, looketh at these photos) isn't great advice.
Hyperice's Black Friday deals are live, and they're not ones to miss. Hyperice is one of the top wellness recovery brands in the industry, trusted by athletes, college sports programs, and professional facilities. From percussive massage guns to heated wraps, we've rounded up the best Hyperice Black Friday deals. All of these gadgets have been tested and vetted by WIRED staffers, but we've also included some gear that we have yet to test if the discount may be too good to pass up.
If your 2026 dreams include traveling across the world for oversea adventures, having reliable travel gear that you can count on is crucial. As it turns out, Black Friday this year is turning out to be a great time to buy some of our favorite carry-on luggage, packing cubes, and toiletry bags, all of which are on sale. So, here are the best Black Friday travel gear deals on products we've tested and loved.
If you need to restock your backpacking, hiking, biking, camping, outdoor-loving gear quiver, now is a great time to do it. Below are the best deals on all our favorite tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, pads, cookware, outdoor apparel, and more. While REI closes down for Black Friday, there are still some things on sale, plus there are sales at Backcountry and Public Lands, along with some great deals at our favorite cottage industry brands like Six Moon Designs, Zenbivy, Gossamer Gear, and more.
It's hard to find home office furniture that looks great at a palatable price. That's why you'll find Branch's products among our top recommendations in many of our guides. Whether it's an office chair or a standing desk, the company's products look good, work well, and are reasonably priced. That makes its Sale of the Year for Black Friday and Cyber Monday all the more appealing.
As a 5-foot-tall individual, any pair of standard-length pants is guaranteed to drag on the floor behind me. Unfortunately, between holiday shopping, seasonal festivities, and weekend trips, I have zero time for visits to the tailor-and frankly, I'm not great with a sewing machine, either. The solution to my predicament has been purchasing petite-fitting pants that I know for a fact will fit me without issue.
Black Friday weekend is here, and with that comes tons of deals across every product category under the sun ranging from vacuums to coffee makers to, yes, even video games. Amazon has the PlayStation 5 Slim on sale for $100 off. This disc edition of the console has recently been priced as high as $550, but during this weekend, you can grab the system of just $450.
Smart displays fix the problem of needing information quickly without having to pull out your phone every five minutes: The Echo Show 5 lets you see the weather at a glance while you get ready, lets you video call your grandparents so they can see the kids, shows you the feeds from your security cameras when someone rings the doorbell, and lets you control your smart lights without having to look for switches.
SwitchBot has built its entire brand on this idea, developing a reputation for creating gadgets you might not have known you needed. From a small robot that can push any button to a motor that automates any curtain track, the company's portfolio is filled with clever engineering designed to add convenience to the analog parts of a home. Now, for its Black Friday 2025 sale, SwitchBot is making a strong push to get this unique hardware into more homes with discounts reaching up to 58%.
Black Friday is typically one of the best times of year to grab some entertainment, as Amazon offers big discounts on thousands of Blu-rays and DVDs. If you're looking to get as much cinematic bang for your buck as possible, you're going to want to grab a box set or two of your favorite film and TV series. This year's Black Friday deals include some great prices on film franchises like Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, and The Godfather,
Looking for a good deal on a new tablet? Apple's latest entry-level device, the is currently on sale for just $274, over 20% off the regular price of $349 for Black Friday. The A16 chip brings several improvements to the iPad, pushing it closer to the Pro version while keeping the price accessible. You get 128GB of storage standard on the iPad now, but if you want more, you can opt for 256GB on sale for , or 512GB, on sale for .
I've been using , a digital gift card provider that allows you to send e-gift cards any way you like, whether it's via email, text, a printed QR code, or even social media. But On Me cards aren't like regular gift cards. Instead of choosing one store, you choose one of several categories, like Beauty, Dinner, Gaming, or Camping. When the recipient opens the gift card, they get to choose which store they'd like to spend the card at.
The answer is a pleasant surprise I'll give it to OnePlus; it crafted a beautiful device. The Pad 2 sports a high-end aluminum enclosure that feels as premium as you'd expect. It's sturdy, ice-cold when you pick it up in the morning, and it feels like it's worth twice as much. It's also impressively thin at 6.49mm and weighs just over a pound.
Nex Playground looks quite like a mini projector, but in a fun way. It connects to your TV and lets you play interactive motion games using just your body. There are no controllers needed, as the built-in wide-angle camera uses AI to scan your movements to register them in games on its own. Multiplayer setup is supported. Up to four people can hop in at the same time to get some workout in.
Video game instruments are fashionable once again, thanks in part to Fortnite Festival and CRKD's officially licensed Gibson Les Paul Guitar Controllers. If you've been looking to get one for yourself, these are on sale for Black Friday, and currently, you can grab the eye-catching Blueberry Burst Pro and Black Tribal models at a low price. Switch owners can also rock out with a Linkin Park-themed take on the CRKD Neo S, a five-button fret attachment for Fortnite's Guitar Hero-inspired
If you rely on multiple devices to get through the day and are done dealing with cord clutter, a multiport charger is the way out. Right now, you can snag the 3-port 65W Anker USB-C charger for $24, after a whopping 40% off its usual price of $40 at Amazon. And as if that wasn't enough, the retailer is also throwing in 2 free months of Audible with your purchase to sweeten the deal even more. Both Prime and non-Prime members can grab it, but subscribers will enjoy free shipping, so they're saving a few bucks on that front, too.
Black Friday is the perfect time to buy an Apple device. While the is the best value right now, there are plenty of attractive discounts on iPads. My personal favorite is the iPad Mini for use cases like browsing and reading, but I've been using the M3 iPad Air more, especially since the iPadOS 26 update. I've had the 13-inch variant since launch, and it is now the best value-for-money iPad for both power and casual users.
You can also consider buying a keyboard for the Air tablets to turn them into a highly-portable laptop. Here's one from Belkin. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is one of the largest tablets you will find with a beautiful 14.6" 120Hz OLED - for reference, the iPad Airs have 60Hz IPS LCDs. The tablet has a powerful Dimensity 9400+ chipset and full DeX multitasking.
About once a month or so, we here at The Verge like to write about our favorite stuff: pet gear, backpacks, and weird toys, among others. Now that the Black Friday sales are all popping up, we've checked out some of the items that we've written about in the past - things that we have bought for ourselves and that we really like - to see which are on sale.
If you work from home, having electricity to power your work machine is absolutely essential. Power outages are more common in winter, especially during big storms, so it's vital to be prepared with a backup battery and surge protector for all your devices. For Black Friday - our main list of deals here - the APC Back-UPS Pro Battery Backup & Surge Protector is down to the lowest price we've seen all year at $220.
The current sale section at Vuori is truly abundant with great deals, particularly on some of my all-time favorite pieces are more than half off right now. What's more, Vuori currently has amazing deals on some of my other oft-recommended pieces, like the iconic Performance Joggers, Kore Short, and the Evolve Legging. Women's Performance Jogger The brand's iconic joggers are an activewear staple, so do yourself a favor and snag a pair while they're on rare sale.
Cozy Earth products have garnered a lot of hype for a reason, as they exude quality and luxury and are soft as heck. I've not only tested items from this brand for work, but am a customer myself-probably one of the highest honors you can give as a product tester who sees countless sleep products every year. Everything on the site is up to 25 percent off, but these are the things we've tested, loved, and recommend most.
Black Friday is finally here, and Amazon's little-known Outlet is a gold mine for travelers who love a good deal. Whether you're gearing up for a long-haul flight or a holiday weekend getaway, the outlet is brimming with travel-friendly finds that'll make your next trip smoother, comfier, and even more stylish. From podiatrist-approved shoes to a sleek carry-on, these markdowns are too good to pass up. Think of it as your one-stop shop for stress-free travel without breaking the bank.
It's time to take a break from family, stop stuffing your face with turkey, and enjoy an altogether more modern American Thanksgiving tradition: Black Friday tech deals. In theory, this is the time of the year when retailers heavily discount old stock to make room for the new, but finding actual deals on tech worth buying can be trickier than expected.
Besides making meal prep speedier and easier, the best air fryers can produce crunchy chicken tenders, crisp fish and chips, juicy pork chops, and moist, fudgy brownies. Air fryers can also be space savers because they can replace multiple small appliances (toaster ovens, slow cookers, and more niche items like dehydrators). With Black Friday deals in full swing, there's no better time to add one to your kitchen arsenal.
The M5's performance is a solid step up over the M4, especially in the GPU department. The stuff that hasn't changed is still really high-quality, including the Mini-LED display, excellent speakers, and iconic design. It's been over four years since many of these features have changed, but the MacBook Pro remains competitive in almost every aspect. It's $100 off for Black Friday, despite launching only a month ago.
They say wine gets better with age, but if it's not stored properly, you might wind up drinking something equivalent to vinegar. One way to ensure that your wine always stays fine is with a wine refrigerator. Sometimes called a wine cooler (not to be confused with any '80s teenagers drink of choice), these fridges come in a range of sizes, block out harmful UV rays, and provide the perfect climate for storing wines you don't plan to consume immediately.
Wellness brand Therabody's Theragun Black Friday deals are live until December 6. The company is mostly known for its percussive massage guns-which are on sale, too-but don't overlook the rest of Therabody's inventory. From skincare facial devices and compression boots to sleep aids and hot and cold wearables, there is a gadget for every concern. Most of these products are HSA/FSA eligible, too. We've rounded up the best Therabody and Theragun Black Friday deals worth your attention (and money).
Quite simply the best Wi-Fi 7 mesh for most homes right now, the Orbi 770 Series is easy to set up and use, delivers stable and speedy performance, and boasts expansive coverage. It's the sweet spot in the Netgear lineup for most folks, and a great way to step up to Wi-Fi 7. This tri-band mesh offers three bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) as a unified network that's available for devices and as backhaul (traffic between the main router and satellites).
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