Looking for the best Black Friday deals? You’ve only got a few hours left to snag significant savings before they disappear. Many retailers like Best Buy will start wrapping up their official sales soon, so you’d better act fast if you’re hoping to make the most of the remaining bargains.
Fortunately, CNET is here to help. Our shopping experts and I have scoured the web for the absolute best Black Friday deals still available and rounded up our top picks below. You’ll find massive discounts on TVs, headphones, laptops and more, but we’d recommend you get your order in soon or you could miss out. We’ll continue to update this page through Black Friday and into Cyber Monday, so be sure to check back often for the latest and greatest offers.
Consider this your all-in-one hub for the biggest Black Friday savings. We’re updating it constantly so you can snag the year’s best prices as soon as they hit.
Our favorite Black Friday deals
Equipped with the same H2 chip, the AirPods 4 are a more affordable alternative to Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3, and a great option for listeners who prefer an open-ear design. With improved sound, spatial audio support and excellent voice-call performance, CNET’s David Carnoy hailed them as a “worthy upgrade” over the previous-gen AirPods 3. Remember, this deal is for the basic pair without noise cancellation.
It’s your last chance to save 29% off a new Oura Ring 4. According to our fitness expert, the Oura Ring deserves a place on your finger because it’s the best overall smart ring right now. This is also the lowest price I’ve seen, so if you’re ready to monitor your health stats, now’s the time.
The Meta Quest 3S is already one of the most affordable ways to try out the world of VR, and this is your chance to pick it up for even less. It’s our favorite affordable headset of 2025, and while its graphics aren’t quite as sharp as the more advanced Quest 3, it can still play all the same games.
Plus, this deal comes with a free $50 digital Best Buy gift card, and well as a free copy of The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners.
These tiny Bluetooth trackers can help you find your lost keys or wallet. You can even stick them on your luggage to keep track of your bags during holiday travel. And this four-pack can be yours at the lowest price we’ve ever seen.
The Blink Mini indoor camera offers two-way communication, notifications for motion, night vision and so much more in a tiny package. The camera is currently 67% off for Black Friday, bringing it down to the lowest price its seen since launch.
More amazing Black Friday deals
- Apple iPad A16: $274 (save $75). I wouldn’t miss this chance to grab the top tablet of 2025 at a new all-time low price.
- Ray-Ban Meta glasses: $239 (save $70). These Meta Ray Ban glasses don’t go on sale often. Right now, the glasses are down to a starting price of $239, depending on the style you choose.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus 11-inch tablet: $140 (save $80). Samsung’s famously affordable tablet regularly sells out during shopping events, which makes this a great opportunity to buy one.
- Google Pixel 9: $499 (save $300). One of our favorite phones from 2024 is currently at the lowest price I’ve ever seen it and still offers one of the best Android experiences you can have today.
- Govee Christmas cone tree: $114 (save $46). I picked up this tree at full price, and I’d do it again, but you don’t have to. Snag the Govee smart Christmas tree for a new low price of just $114.
- Keychron K3 keyboard: $59 (save $25). This 75% layout keyboard landed a spot on CNET’s best keyboard list, and it’s currently at its lowest price ever.
- Keurig K-Express: $60 (save $50). This single-serve brewer is one of the fastest ways to get your caffeine fix.
- Blink Wired Floodlight security camera: $50 (save $50). I’ve only seen this Blink security camera priced this low once this year, making it a great deal for added home safety.
- Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charging stand: $60 (save $51). This wireless charging station for your phone, earbuds and smartwatch is perfect if you’re tired of charging cables taking over your nightstand.
- Anker 622 magnetic battery: $28 (save $20). One of my favorite Anker batteries has returned to its lowest recorded price. Hard to beat this as a gift, or just to keep your phone topped off.
- Eufy C10 robot vacuum: $198 (save $282). This handy robot vacuum is a staggering $282 off its original list price with the on-page coupon WS24T2292111. You won’t find a better price on this in 2025.
- Ring Spotlight Cam Plus $90 (save $60). With a bright light, two-way audio, color night vision and more, this camera is even sweeter at its lowest price of the year.
- Fitbit Charge 6: $100 (save $60). If you’re after an all-around excellent fitness tracker, the Fitbit Charge 6 is our experts’ top pick for 2025.
- Bella Pro 6-quart air fryer: $40 (save $60). I use my air fryer more than just about any other appliance in my kitchen and this 60% discount is your chance to find out why for yourself.
- Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm): $250 (save $100). If you own a Galaxy phone, this fitness-focused smartwatch pairs with your current tech and is an excellent option at a fantastic price.
- DJI Mic Mini: $80 (save $90). Grab this impressive wireless microphone at an all-time low price while you can. It’s not likely to be available for long.
- Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G55C curved monitor: $200 (save $130). Curved monitors at a low price can be hard to find. You’re sure to love gaming on this monitor as it’s easy on the eyes with its blue light settings and beautiful quality.
- 70mai 4K T800 3-channel dash cam: $300 (save $110). This is the holy grail of dash cams, letting you film the front, back and inside of the car, and it comes with a 512GB card included.
- PlayStation 5 (digital): $400 (save $100). I’ve never seen this Sony console on sale for a lower price. Just note that this version doesn’t include a disk drive.
- Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum: $1,000 (save $600). Let this robot vacuum do your holiday cleaning for you. You get 60-day automatic dust collection, precise obstacle mapping and voice controls.
Best Black Friday laptop and tablet deals
This M4 MacBook Air is the latest addition to Apple’s most lightweight lineup and it’s our overall favorite laptop that you can buy right now. The basic 256GB model is on sale for $250 off, or you can get a model with double the storage all while still scoring that $250 discount. The 15-inch model is also on sale for those who prefer a larger display.
Snag Amazon’s latest color-display Kindle e-reader with a case and charger at an all-time low price. I’ve got mine, grab yours before the deal disappears.
This 2024 model is our overall favorite Windows laptop on the market, and you can snag it for even less right now. It features a 13.8-inch touchscreen display, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. It also has the Snapdragon X Plus processor, AI capabilities through Copilot Plus and gets up to 20 hours of battery life.
Our top choice for artists and colleges students on our best iPads list, this lightweight tablet has a massive 13-inch display and delivers all the power most people need for basics like streaming, reading, games and social media.
More Black Friday laptop and tablet deals
- Apple MacBook Pro M5 (14-inch): $1,349 (save $250). One of our top laptop picks is at its best price of 2025. If you’re looking to upgrade, I would start here.
- HP OmniBook 5: $630 (save $570). Its unreal battery life and sturdy design make this our favorite Windows laptop for college students.
- Microsoft Surface Pro 11: $750 (save $450). This two-in-one model takes things to the next level with a fully-detachable keyboard, making it one of the best Windows laptops of 2025.
- Microsoft Surface touchscreen laptop: $1,100 (save $400). This is a great price for one of the better lightweight Windows laptops available today.
- Samsung Galaxy Book 4 laptop: $530 (save $370). A solid middle-of-the-road option for those who just need the basics at a fantastic price.
- Apple M4 iPad Pro: $899 (save $100). You rarely see Apple’s top tablets discounted by much, so this is a great opportunity to save.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite: $230 (save $53). One of the few remaining tablets that you can add storage to is now more than half off.
- Amazon Fire HD 8 kids tablet: $65 (save $75). Made for kids with parent safety features easily integrated in, the Fire HD 8 includes six months of Amazon Kids Plus ($6/month after trial) and is sure to keep kids entertained.
- HP Chromebook x360 Plus: $390 (save $340). This two-in-one can lie flat like a tablet and has been massively discounted for Black Friday. Grab it while you can.
- Acer Aspire 14: $520 (save $530). This is our top pick for Windows users on a budget, and it’s been discounted even further until its gone.
- Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Go: $150 (save $180). This Chromebook boasts 12 hours on a single charge, and there’s no way this discount will see competition.
- HP Victus 15.6-inch gaming laptop: $599 (save $451). Get a high-end gaming performance for a midrange price. If you’re looking to get into gaming, this is a great start.
- Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Touch laptop: $979 (save $121). In our opinion, this is the best Pilot Plus laptop yet and it has a great touchscreen if that’s something that would help you in a laptop.
- Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025) Gaming Laptop: $1,200 (save $300). Take your gaming to the next level with this laptop that uses tool-free storage, intelligent cooling and plenty of memory and storage.
- Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet: $45 (save $55). This affordable kids’ tablet is ideal for kids ages three through seven, and comes with a free 6-month subscription to Amazon Kids Plus.
- Lenovo Yoga 7i: $630 (save $420). You get a roomy 16-inch touchscreen laptop that bends into four modes, and with this Black Friday price drop, it’s an easy upgrade to justify.
- Asus TUF Gaming A16: $1,200 (save $500). You’re getting fast specs, a sturdy design and a smooth 165Hz screen, plus cooling that can hold up during intense gaming sessions.
- HP OmniBook X Flip 2-in-1 laptop: $600 (save $530). CNET’s Matt Elliot likes the travel-friendly weight and design of this laptop. If you’re looking for something like that with a great display, this is the laptop to buy.
- Acer Nitro V gaming laptop: $580 (save $170). If you’re looking to game but don’t want to spend a fortune on hardware, this gaming laptop offers a good starting point.
- Apple iPad (10th gen): $349 (save $100). The price is even lower now that there are newer models out, but you’ll still get a gorgeous display and everything you need for scrolling, surfing and more.
- Asus Chromebook CX14: $249 (save $180). This is the updated version of our experts’ pick for the best Chromebook of 2025.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE: $324 (save $176). Our pick for the best affordable drawing tablet just got even cheaper, dropping to its lowest price yet.
Best Black Friday headphone deals
If you want the sound quality of the AirPods Pro with the comfort and security of over-ear headphones, the AirPods Max are for you. These headphones are some of the best high-end noise-canceling headphones and a popular option for holiday gifting.
Thanks to its sleek design, the Beats Pill has landed on our list of the best Bluetooth speakers. Our reviewer, David Carnoy, was impressed by its sound quality — particularly the bass definition thanks to its new updated woofer system — as well as the relative volume for its size.
With a sleek design, solid sound and top-notch noise-canceling capabilities, its no surprise that our experts have named the AirPods Pro 3 as the overall best wireless earbuds of 2025. This is one of the first deals we’ve seen since they hit shelves this September, so you can snag them at a record-low price right now.
Enjoy rich Dolby Atmos sound with these on-ear noise canceling headphones. The Beats Studio Pro are our top overall pick for the best Beats headphones thanks to their comfortable design, excellent voice-calling performance and advanced spatial audio.
I need music during my workouts, and these top-rated running buds have an open-ear design that lets you hear both your tunes and your surroundings.
More Black Friday headphone deals
- Sony WH1000-XM6: $398 (save $62). This is the best pair of noise-canceling headphones our experts tested out this year, and I’ve never seen them on sale for less.
- Sony WH1000-XM4 wireless ANC headphones: $190 (save $160). A couple of generations old, these headphones are still wildly popular and $2 away from the lowest price I’ve ever seen.
- JBL Tune 670NC: $55 (save $55). Sometimes over-ear headphones are a little too bulky for me, and these sleek on-ear JBLs are a great alternative.
- Anker Soundcore Space A40 ANC earbuds: $47 (save $53). Don’t sleep on these earbuds, especially at the lowest price of 2025. These are great for just about every occasion, and come in five colors.
- EarFun Wave Pro: $50 (save $30). With 80 hours of battery life, CNET’s favorite noise-canceling headphones for budget-conscious users are now at the lowest price of the year.
- Soundcore P30i earbuds: $25 (save $25). I’m a huge fan of these earbuds. The new lowest price is fantastic, and it’s got a great range of colors too.
- Baseus Inspire XH1 headphones: $100 (save $50). The gorgeous color options caught my eye, but the record-low price on these already affordable headphones certainly doesn’t hurt.
- JBL Tune 510BT headphones: $25 (save $25). These deeply discounted over-ear headphones are comfortable, sound good and last up to 40 hours on a single charge.
- Beats Fit Pro: $149 (save $51). These older workout earbuds sound great, are sweat-resistant and won’t get any cheaper.
- Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds: $108 (save $72). These top-rated sleep earbuds have a flat design so you can wear them while you catch some shut-eye.
- Soundcore Life Q30 Over-Ear Headphones: $50 (save $30). A high-quality set of headphones at an affordable rate and 40 hours of battery life.
- JBL Tune 245NC earbuds: $40 (save $70). Get up to 48 hours of playback, active noise cancellation and great sound, all for the low price of $40.
- Bose QuietComfort headphones: $199 (save $150). Our only gripe with these excellent, commute-friendly headphones was the price. This deal makes it an easy upgrade.
- Anker Soundcore Boom 3i: $80 (save $60). I’d grab this floating waterproof speaker while it’s on sale for a record-low and save it for next summer’s adventures.
- JBL Clip 5: $60 (save $20). This pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker has a built-in carabiner so you can truly take it anywhere.
- Shokz OpenRun Pro 2: $125 (save $55). If you want a pair of workout headphones that don’t sacrifice awareness, this unique bone-conduction pair is a top pick.
Best Black Friday TV and TV accessory deals
This sizable 2025 TCL QM6K TV has a 4K QLED display with high-energy LED chips for enhanced brightness and Dolby Atmos spatial audio for immersive audio. It also impressed CNET reviewer TY Pendlebury, who praised it for featuring “some of the best picture quality, including great black levels, for an LCD-based TV.” Other features include a gaming mode, Bluetooth connectivity and four HDMI ports.
The Samsung HW-B650/ZA stands out as a top pick for its cheap price, clear dialogue and deep bass, thanks to its 3.1-channel setup with a dedicated center speaker and wireless subwoofer. This soundbar supports DTS Virtual:X for a more immersive sound experience and comes with multiple preset modes for movies, gaming and music. With Bluetooth connectivity, you can easily stream your favorite tunes directly from your devices.
More Black Friday TV deals
- Roku Streaming Stick 4K: $25 (save $25). One of our favorite streaming sticks is at its lowest price of the year. I wouldn’t pass this up if I were you.
- Amazon Fire TV Cube: $90 (save $50). Enjoy Dolby Vision, HDR, Dolby Atmos and Wi-Fi 6E at the best price I’ve ever seen. A significant upgrade for just about any home theater.
- Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED smart TV: $450 (save $200). It’s a massive, beautiful screen at a new all-time low price — perfect for football season.
- Roku Streambar SE: $75 (save $25). This isn’t the lowest price I’ve ever seen, but CNET’s David Carnoy recommends the Streambar SE from Roku as a “solid upgrade over most built-in TV speakers.”
- Amazon Fire TV 40-inch 2-Series: $150 (save $100). I’ve never seen this TV priced so low, and it has an Alexa voice remote for ease of use in playrooms, dens, offices and other small spaces.
- Nebula Mars 3 Air: $420 (save $180). This is our experts’ overall favorite portable projector, and we’ve only seen it on sale for this record-low price during major sales.
- Nebula Capsule 3 GTV: $320 (save $210). This can-sized portable projector is one of CNET’s favorites and allows you to bring your shows and movies practically anywhere.
- Samsung The Frame 55-inch 4K TV: $900 (save $400). I love the way these TVs look like art when not in use, but I love these low prices even more.
- Samsung 65-inch U7900 TV: $330 (save $140). Samsung’s latest midrange TV has a sturdy voice remote, so little hands are less likely to break it.
- Samsung 65-inch S95F OLED TV: $2,300 (save $1,000). With its OLED screen and a 120Hz refresh rate for stunning picture quality, this deeply discounted TV is a great option at a fantastic price.
- Hisense E6 65-inch QLED TV: $350 (save $200). Find out what it’s like to have an AI upscaler that enhances low-resolution videos for clarity, on top of the great discount with this TV.
- Toshiba M550 65-inch QLED TV: $350 (save $230). This smart TV lets you customize the brightness of individual zones and also adjusts color and contrast to your room’s conditions.
- Samsung 85-inch QN80F neo QLED TV: $1,600 (save $1,399). Get not only a great visual experience, but also a great sound experience with the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor in the QN80F neo QLED. Be sure to select the model sold and shipped by Walmart to get this price.
- Sonos Beam (Gen 2): $349 (save $150). Get enriched sounds with this easy-to-install soundbar that is also voice-controlled.
- Amazon 75-inch Omni Series 4K Fire TV: $540 (save $300). It’s not often you get a screen this size for this price. Plus, you get hands-free Alexa, Dolby Vision IQ and ambient lighting for smart home setups.
Best Black Friday home tech deals
The Dreame X5 Ultra robot vacuum and mop combo is tied for first in our rankings of the best overall best robot vacuums available now. It’s got 20,000Pa suction, auto-emptying and self-cleaning features, along with 360-degree navigation. It’s also 50% off, which is its lowest price ever.
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Make ice cream, sorbet and other frozen treats at home. This excellent Ninja Swirl lets you create soft serve, milkshakes and more with ingredients you love, allowing you to customize to your heart’s content. This bundle comes with extra pints so you can prep more flavors at once, which is a fun endeavor for everyone with a sweet tooth. Normally $349, it’s down to $280 right now. And if this is your first QVC purchase, you can take an extra 20% off your purchase with the promo code JOLLYQ20.
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The Echo Pop is an ultracompact Alexa smart speaker that makes a neat addition to your bedside table, and it can sync with other speakers and smart devices on your network.
More Black Friday home tech deals:
- Google Nest Thermostat: $85 (save $45). One of CNET’s favorite thermostats is over 30% off, making now the time to upgrade.
- Aqara U100 smart door lock: $120 (save $70). This smart lock supports Apple’s Home Key technology, Amazon’s Alexa and more. It’s also cheaper than it has ever been, so grab one while you can.
- Starlink Mini Wi-Fi system: $230 (save $270). CNET expert Joe Supan called the Starlink Mini a “game-changer for travelers.” It’s a particularly good price to get started.
- Dyson V11 Origin vacuum: $400 (save $230). Any discount on a Dyson vacuum is great to have, but this is the lowest price of 2025, which makes it even sweeter.
- Philips Hue A19 LED smart bulb (3-pack): $70 (save $40). I’m a huge fan of Philips Hue lights. At $70, this three-pack of A19 smart bulbs is selling at the lowest price I’ve ever seen.
- Amazon Echo Show 5 Kids: $55 (save $45). Not only is this the lowest price of the year, but it also includes a year of Amazon Kids Plus.
- Roborock Q10 X5 Plus robot vacuum and mop: $250 (save $250). I’ve never seen a lower price for this robot vacuum, and it’s one of the more popular models this year.
- Instant Pot 6qt 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker Bundle: $60 (save $80). Bring so many more possibilities to your kitchen with a nine-in-one pressure cooker and save more than you spend.
- Yale Assure Lock 2 smart lock: $190 (save $70). Only $5 away from its lowest price ever, making it a solid discount in a world where costs are up.
- Govee floor lamp: $55 (save $45). Enhance the ambiance of your space with this RGBIC corner lamp, back down to its lowest price of the year.
- Dreame L10s Pro Ultra robot vacuum and mop: $350 (save $550). This massively discounted vac has a powerful 7,000 Pa of suction, a hot water mop to tackle stuck-on messes and obstacle avoidance tech. It also self-cleans.
- Dreame L40 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop: $400 (save $400). This vac delivers consistent cleaning across all floor types with 11,000 Pa of suction and removable/liftable mops that avoid carpets.
- MyQ smart garage door video keypad: $38 (save $42). This includes everything needed for setup, and it can control any single door opener manufactured by LiftMaster, Chamberlain or Craftsman after 1993.
- Blink Outdoor 4 floodlight camera: $50 (save $50). This is the first-ever discount for Blink’s new outdoor camera, so grab it at this price while you can.
- Blink Outdoor 2K Plus Camera: $110 (save $110). This is the latest version of a camera that captures 2K video and runs for two years before battery swaps.
- Anker MagGo power bank: $54 (save $26). This massive magnetic battery is priced just right to keep your phone powered through multiple charges.
- Ring Pan-Tilt indoor cam: $40 (save $20). Speak to anyone in your home or business and see them clearly with color night vision and HD video, giving you the ultimate peace of mind.
- Ecovacs Winbot W2 Pro window cleaner: $380 (Save $220). This window-cleaning robot is discounted by 44% from its regular price of $500, hitting the lowest price I’ve seen.
- Tineco Go Max cordless vacuum: $140 (save $110). This cordless vacuum can also mop and is ideal for sealed hard floors. Plus, it comes with a self-cleaning mode for the brush roller, which is so nice to have.
- Ring video doorbell and indoor camera: $70 (save $70). You won’t find a better starter security bundle at this price in 2025.
- Bissell Little Green Portable Deep Cleaner: $79 (save $45). Get your tough stains out, whether they’re from pets, children or other spills, for a $45 savings.
- Schlage Encode Plus Smart Wi-Fi Lock for Front Door: $250 (save $80). Do away with traditional keys and opt for a keyless entry lock that easily locks and unlocks your door from your smartphone.
- Wyze Cam OG Indoor/Outdoor 1080p Wi-Fi Smart Home Security Camera: $30 (Save $30). This affordable home security camera system can be used as both a baby monitor or for home security.
- Vinburg Dehumidifier for Basement (85 oz, 800 sq ft): $70 (Save $200). Keep your small spaces dry with this portable dehumidifier. It’s lightweight and portable and can double as a night light.
- Philips 3200 series fully automatic espresso machine: $450 (save $350). Bring cafe-style coffee home with this fully automated coffee maker equipped with a ceramic grinder.
- Breville Barista espresso machine: $1,000 (save $500). Get your coffee just right with this Breville espresso machine. This is the lowest we’ve seen it go, so snap it up before prices climb.
- iRobot Roomba 105: $150 (save $150). The 105 shares many of the same features as the 205, the biggest difference being the 105’s self-emptying dock compared to the 205’s built-in dust compactor. If this isn’t a huge deal to you, it may be the better buy for nearly $100 less.
- Nutribullet 24-ounce blender: $47 (save $25). I use this single-serve blender almost daily for fast and healthy breakfasts on the go.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is today, Nov. 28, 2025. It always lands on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday of November. There are hundreds of price cuts and sizable sales from the biggest online retailers live right now.
Which stores have Black Friday sales?
Almost all major retailers offer tons of deals and discounts for Black Friday. Think of companies like Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart, as well as more specialized retailers such as B&H Photo, GameStop and Dell. Major retailers, such as Target and Walmart, are offering online-only savings in addition to traditional in-person sales. Keep in mind that physical locations can also run out of stock, so there are pros and cons to shopping in-store and online.
When do Black Friday sales start?
Black Friday sales are happening now. Many retailers launched their deals earlier this week and the pace has only increased today. With Cyber Week starting two days after Black Friday, you’ll have more time to enjoy the savings from both events.
Will tariffs interfere with Black Friday deals?
Lots of CNET readers are concerned about tariffs and how they could affect holiday shopping. It’s certainly possible that tariffs could affect Black Friday sales, as we have seen some related price hikes, including on Nintendo Switch consoles. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find great deals on tech and other items. The best way to determine if you’re getting a good deal is to track the item’s price history before making a purchase. You can do this on sites like CamelCamelCamel and Price Tracker, or by using the Keepa browser extension. We’ve rounded up several useful shopping tools for you to check out and we’ll highlight the best deals we find throughout the event.
Are Black Friday deals only available in person?
Generally speaking, no. Black Friday focuses largely on tech, home and deals that exist both in person and online. As more shopping is done online, Black Friday and Cyber Monday have started to blend together. That doesn’t mean all the deals are the same, but it does mean that finding new deals has become a greater challenge.
Best Black Friday retailers
- Amazon: One of the world’s largest online retailers, Amazon offers massive discounts with significant savings on tech, home appliances, and smart home equipment.
- Walmart: Save big on televisions, laptops, appliances like refrigerators and more at Walmart’s Black Friday event.
- Best Buy: Black Friday is historically a great time to buy TVs, and Best Buy has you covered for that and more.
- Home Depot: Eyeing home improvement tools? Home Depot has the best discounts on tools, appliances, and even grills.
- Target: It may not be as big on Black Friday as other retailers, but Target does offer some great deals on toys, gifts and board games.
Why are they called Black Friday and Cyber Monday?
The term “black” has historically been used to denote distressing or calamitous events. The earliest known use of Black Friday for the Friday after Thanksgiving was to refer to the practice of workers calling in sick the day after Thanksgiving in the early 1950s. Around that same time, US police adopted the term to describe the traffic conditions during the first major holiday shopping date.
After attempts to move to the term “Big Friday” failed, merchants attempted to ameliorate the term Black Friday in subsequent years, suggesting that its origin was not due to the terrible traffic the shopping spree created, but because the profit it generated put stores “back in the black” in financial terms.
Then, in 2005, the National Retail Federation coined the term “Cyber Monday” because it had noticed a spike in online traffic the Monday following Thanksgiving. At the time, it was believed it was because people were making online purchases while they were at work following the holiday, so their kids couldn’t see any gift purchases and because work computers typically had faster internet connections. There was some chatter about calling the date Black Monday or Blue Monday — because hyperlinks are blue — but eventually, everyone settled on the more futuristic-sounding Cyber Monday. In 2014, Cyber Monday became the biggest online shopping day in the country.
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