Sales for Black Friday 2021 are a moving target. Rather than just showing up on the traditional Friday after Thanksgiving, there are deals popping up weeks before, and in some cases, like with Lenovo, much earlier.
Tech devices from smart watches, streaming media players, smart speakers, smart mugs, wireless earbuds and headphones are just some of the devices that are going on sale early — some began on November 2.
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Apple
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Here are some of the latest deals on Apple products from various retailers that have already started.
- Apple AirPods Pro – Was $249, now $189, save $59 (24 percent) at Amazon
- Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS, 38mm) – Was $169, now $199, save $30 (15 percent) at Walmart
- Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) – $119.99, $40 off $159.99
- Beats by. Dr. Dre – Beats Studio Wireless Noise Cancelliing Headphones (Black or Shadow Gray) – $169.99, $180 off $349.99
- Apple – AirPods Max – Space Gray – $479.00, Save $70 at Best Buy
- Apple AirPods Pro with Charging Case – $219.99, save $30
- Package – Apple – HomePod mini – White – White and Philips – Hue White & Color Ambiance A19 LED Starter Kit – Multicolor – $229.99, $59.99 off
- Apple TV 4k 32GB with 6 months free Apple Music – $129.99, $30 off $159.99
- Beats by Dr. Dre – Powerbeats Pro Totally Wireless Earphones with 6 months Apple Music free – (Blue or Navy) – $149.99, $100 off $249.99
- Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones – Apple W1 Headphone Chip – Black (Latest Model) – $99.99, down from $199.99 ($100 off)
Amazon – Deals available now
Amazon is offering discounts on its newest products, including the new Echo (4th Gen) smart speaker, which launched a few weeks ago. There are also deals to be had on Echo Show smart displays, the latest Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen), Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen), Echo Show Kids Edition, plus smart plugs, bulbs and Echo accessories.
- All-new Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release)– $99.99, $30 off
- All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) Kids – $59.99, $35 off
- All-new Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) – $54.99, $30 off
- Luna Controller –The best wireless controller for Luna, Amazon’s new cloud gaming service – $55.99, 20% off $69.99
- Echo (4th Gen) – Was $99.99, now $59.99, save $40 (40 percent)
- Echo Dot (4th Gen) with clock and Amazon Smart Plug – Was $84.98, now $43.99, save $40.99 (48 percent)
- Echo Dot (4th Gen) Kids Edition and Echo Glow – Was $89.98, now $48.99, save $40.99 (46 percent)
- Echo Studio– Ws $199.99, now $159.99, save $40 (20 percent)
- Echo Show 8 and Amazon Smart Plug – Was $154.98, now $69.99, save $84.99 (55 percent)
- Echo Show (3nd Gen) and two Hue bulbs – Was $259.98, now $149.99, save $109.99 (42 percent)
- Echo Show 8 and Blink Mini indoor camera – Was $164.98, now $69.99, save $94.99 (58 percent)
- Echo Dot (3rd Gen) and Amazon Smart Plug – Was $64.98, now $23.99, save $40.99 (63 percent)
There are Black Friday discounts for Fire TV products Amazon
- Fire TV Gaming Bundle including Fire TV Stick 4K and Luna Controller– $80.98, $39 savings (32 percent off)
- Fire HD 8 tablet Gaming Bundle including Fire HD 8 tablet (Black, 32 GB), Lockscreen Ad-Supported, 8″ HD display, and Luna Controller – $100.98, $59 savings off $159.98
- Fire TV Cube with Alexa – Was $119.99, now $94.99, save $25 (21 percent)
For Black Friday 2021, Google is offering discounts on many of its products, including the new Pixel 5a smartphone, and smart home devices from its Nest division. These deal prices begin on November 18.
- Google Pixel 5a with 5G (unlocked) – Was $449, now $399, save $233 over 2 years
- Chromecast with Google TV + Stadia Controller – Was $139, now $109.98, save $29
- Nest Doorbell (Battery) – Was $179.99, now $129.99, save $50
- Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery) – Was $179,99, now $149.99, save $30
- Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) – Was $99.99, now $49, save $50
- Nest Cam with Floodlight (wired) – Was $279.99, now $229.99, save $50
- Nest Audio – Was $99.99, now $59.99, save $40
- Nest Wifi router and point – Was $269, now $179, save $90
- Nest Thermostat – Was $129.99, now $99, save $30
Here are deals we found for Google Smart Devices on other retailer’s sites:
- Best Buy: Google Nest Mini (2nd Gen) – $24.99, save $25
- Best Buy: Google Home Mini (1st Gen) – $24.99, save $15
Samsung & LG – Deals available now
Samsung Televisions:
- Samsung – 65″ Class 8000 Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV – $699.99, Save $100
- Samsung – 65″ Class Q80A Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV – $1,199.99, Save $200
- Samsung – 55″ Class The Frame Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV – $999.99, Save $500
- Samsung – 55″ Class Q70A Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV – $849.99, Save $150
- Samsung – 55″ Class QN90A Neo QLED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV – $1,299.99, Save $300
- Samsung – 65″ Class The Frame Series LED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV – $1,499.99, Save $500
- Samsung – 85″ Class QN90A Neo QLED 4K UHD Smart Tizen TV – $3,299.99, save $700For more Black Friday Deals on Samsung, click here.
- Up to $3.500 off Samsung Neo 8K TVs
- Up to $1,700 off Samsung Neo 4K TVs
- Up to $1,500 off The Premiere Projectors
- Up to $800 off select QLED 4K TVs
LG Smart TVs
- LG – 65″ Class 90 Series QNED Mini-LED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV – $1,599.99, Save $400
- LG – 70″ Class NanoCell 75 Series LED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV – $749.99, save $450
- LG – 65″ Class C1 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV – $1,899.99, Save $200
- LG – 77″ Class C1 Series OLED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV – $2,999.99, Save $300
- LG – 75″ Class NanoCell 90 Series LED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV – $1,699.99, Save $400
- LG – CineBeam PH30N 720p Wireless DLP Projector – White – $359.99, Save $40
- LG – CineBeam HU70LAB 4K Wireless Smart DLP Projector with High Dynamic Range – Black – $1,599.99, Save $200
Headphones
The Skullcandy Hesh ANC headphones are lighter weight than comparable headphones
- JBL Reflect Mini True Wireless NC Sport Headphones – $99.99, Save $50
- Samsung Galaxy Buds2 – $129
- Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Earbuds – Bluetooth earphones: $199, down from $279
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iRobot
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Pick up savings on one of iRobot’s better known robot vacuums.
- Roomba® i3+ Robot Vacuum, Braava jet® m6 Robot Mop, & iRobot® H1 Handheld Vacuum Bundle – Save $205
- Roomba® j7 Robot Vacuum & Braava jet® m6 Robot Mop Bundle -Save $250
- Roomba® j7+ Robot Vacuum & Braava jet® m6 Robot Mop Bundle – Save $270
- Roomba® s9+ Robot Vacuum & Braava jet® m6 Robot Mop Bundle – Save $400
- Roomba® j7+ Robot Vacuum, Braava jet® m6 Robot Mop, & iRobot® H1 Handheld Vacuum Bundle – Save $370
- Roomba® s9+ Robot Vacuum, Braava jet® m6 Robot Mop, & iRobot® H1 Handheld Vacuum Bundle – Save $500
Jabra
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Jabra is offering discounts on multiple pairs of earbuds and headphones.
- Elite 65t — originally $119.99, now $79.99 in all colors at Best Buy
- Elite 75t — originally $179.99, now $129.99, all colors at Amazon (Read GearBrain’s review of the Jabra Elite 75t)
- Elite Active 75t — originally $199.95, now $129.99, all colors at Amazon.
- Elite 85h — originally $249.99, now $149.99 in all colors at Amazon
Lenovo
- Lenovo – Smart Clock with Google Assistant – Charcoal – $34.99, Save $45
- Lenovo Smart Frame – Save $200 it costs $199.99 (50% off)
- Lenovo Smart Tab M10 HD with Google Assistant –$159 is now $129.99, 18% off ($30), $129.99
- Lenovo Smart Tab M10 FHD Plus (2nd Gen) with the Google Assistant – $179.99 is now $149.99, $30 off (16%)
- Lenovo Smart Clock Gen 2, Grey, with Charging Station and Google Assistant – $89.99 is now $69.99, Save $20 (22% off)
- Lenovo Smartbulb Gen 2 – White – $14.99 is now $8.99, $6 savings (40% off)
Eve Home
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- Eve Cam – $29.99 off (20% ) $149.95 for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 2 Pack will be 80% off $279.99
- Eve Light Switch – $15 off (30%) $49.95 for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
- Eve Energy Strip – $20 off (20%) $99.95 for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
- Eve Aqua – $30 off (30%) $99.95 for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
- Eve Light Strip – $20 off (26%) $75.95 for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
- Eve Room:$20 off (20%) $99.95 for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
- Eve Light Strip Extension – $15 off (30%) $49.95 for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
- Eve Button – $15 off (30%) $49.95 for Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Tile Deals
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Tile is offering special deals on their smart trackers for the holiday season here. There are special offers for all Tile products including:
- Tile Mate – $19.99. 20% off
- Tile Azurite Pro and Slim – 20% off
- Tile Slim, various colors – 20% off 1-Pack
Portal by Facebook
New Portal Go and Portal+ Smart Displays by FacebookFacebook
- Facebook Portal TV – $79.00, $70 savings off $149
- Facebook Portal Smart Video Calling 10″ Touch Screen Display with Alexa – $79.00, $100 savings or 56% off
- Facebook Portal Plus, 15.6″ Touch Screen Display with Alexa – $155, $124 savings or 44% off
- Facebook Portal Mini, 8″ Touch Screen Display with Alexa – $85.69, $43.31 savings or 34% off
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Check out The GearBrain, our smart home compatibility find engine to find compatible products that work with Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit and Amazon Alexa enabled devices.
This article originally appeared on GearBrain and was syndicated by MediaFeed.org.
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50 smart ways to handle your holiday shopping
While the surging COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t fully canceled the holiday shopping season, it certainly has many Americans rethinking their plans.
Per the 2020 Deloitte holiday retail survey, 38% of shoppers plan to spend less year-over-year due to concerns around economic instability, and nearly 51% feel anxious about shopping in person.
Fortunately, there are new and old-school ways that budget- and health-conscious shoppers can successfully navigate the season. Here are 50 holiday shopping tips for the COVID-19 era.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists “going shopping in crowded stores just before, on, or after Thanksgiving” as a higher-risk activity that’s best avoided to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. As such, consider doing the bulk of your shopping online. If you do plan on heading to a store …
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The CDC recommends covering your mouth and nose with a mask when around others, staying at least six feet away from other people and washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after visiting a public place. Prospective in-store shoppers should also …
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“If you do go to the store to shop, bring a mask and your patience,” says Jon Vincent, founder of EarlyBlackFriday.com. “Retailers take Covid-19 very seriously and will require masks, social distancing, and strict limits on the amount of people allowed in the store at one time.”
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“‘Doorbuster’ deals are the deeply discounted products featured on the front page of the retailer’s Black Friday ad and traditionally, they were only available in stores,” Vincent says. “Due to the pandemic, these deals will now be available to purchase online.”
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Online sales are projected to increase 33% year-over-year to a record $189 billion in 2020, according to data from Adobe Analytics.
The surge could lead to product shortages and shipping delays, so, if you’re on a hard gift-giving deadline, avoid leaving online orders to the last minute.
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Shopping experts expect retailers will reduce prices through November and December to make up for tepid in-store Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales, so, if you’re on a flexible schedule, a little patience could pay off.
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“Because finances may be tight, set goals for each person you’re shopping for, and stick to those numbers,” says Alex Miller, founder and CEO of UpgradedPoints.com.
These 10 budgeting methods can help you get control of your spending.
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“We can’t deny we can get some incredible bargains during the holiday season, but don’t go wild,” says personal finance blogger Sara Trezzi of GatheringDreams.com. “Allocate a budget ahead of time, move it to a different online savings account or prepaid card, and when you use it up, stop spending.”
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If your budget is looking extra-tight, consider giving smaller or alternative gifts, “like fancy soaps or small bottles of high-quality olive oil”, writes MediaFeed contributor Anna Serio.
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Minimize the amount of people on your holiday shopping list by suggesting a socially distant gift exchange.
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Sites like FreeShipping.org can help you track down codes and coupons for skipping delivery charges.
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Free Shipping Day, a promotional date in which numerous retailers offer delivery sans fees, is slated to take place on Dec. 14. 2020.
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It entitles online shoppers to free shipping on select deliveries, exclusive deals and additional benefits. (Bonus: You can currently score a free 30-day trial. After that, Prime costs $12.99 a month or $119 a year.)
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To ensure advertised deals are legit, check a product’s price across a swath of retailers.
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Browser extension PriceBlink can help you automatically find lower prices on products while you surf for gifts.
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Camelcamelcamel, for instance, has historical pricing data on Amazon products so you can more readily spot a legitimate steal.
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A lower price point for a given product can easily be negated by an exorbitant shipping fee.
Conversely, “in some cases, a markup is built into the price of the item to compensate for the free shipping,” says Regina Conway, consumer expert with Slickdeals.net. “Make sure you’re still getting the best price.”
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Additionally, “some merchants may have free shipping to you, but require a fee for return shipping,” Conway says. “Others may have short return windows, which require you to make a quick decision or you end up being stuck with the item. Make sure you understand all the terms of your purchase in the event you need to return it.”
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Sites like eBay, Poshmark or ThredUp can help you secure designer duds for less.
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That way, the recipient can return or exchange ill-fitting, inoperable or duplicate presents.
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Minimize your total shipping costs by placing one large order from a single retailer as opposed to several small ones across companies.
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Planning ahead can help you combine orders. It can also preclude impulse-shopping.
“As we are being bombarded with offers and discounts, it’s far too easy to buy stuff you don’t need,” Trezzi of GatheringDreams.com says.
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“Many stores will allow you to place your order online and then come in store for a pickup at a designated time,” Miller of UpgradedPoints.com says. “This way you can avoid the crowds.”
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Credit cards offer stronger fraud protections than debit cards or cash, and many tout ancillary services, like purchase protection and extended warranties, that are useful this time of year. Some credit cards also offer cash back on certain purchases.
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To avoid going over-budget, pay your credit card balances down each day via a linked bank account.
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Given the economic uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, avoid taking retailers up on layaway plans or financing offers you’re unsure you’ll be able to pay off.
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Free spending alerts from your bank or credit card issuer can help you stay on budget. They can also help you readily spot fraudulent activity.
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The service, most notably offered by Amazon, is convenient, but budget-conscious shoppers might want to disable it in order to avoid impulse-buys.
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Ensure promotions, specials and deals come straight to your inbox by signing up for a brand’s e-newsletter.
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You can similarly spot specials by following a retailer on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Many brands will offer a one-time discount as an incentive to download their shopping app onto your phone. They are also known to offer exclusive deals within the apps throughout the year.
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Some retailers let you earn coupons, rewards or special savings when you sign up for their membership clubs.
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Email, social media and, even, app stores tend to get exploited by scammers this time of year. Avoid phishing schemes by checking all correspondence for typos and misspellings (a telltale sign there’s a scammer on the other end) and verifying unsolicited offers directly with the retailer (as opposed to blindly clicking on links).
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If you’re worried about an influx of spam or you want a place to carefully parse through promotional emails and newsletters, sign up for each via a secondary email account.
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You can generally shop online more securely by leveraging anti-virus software, sticking to private Wi-Fi networks and conducting a password audit of your financial and store accounts. Find more ways to avoid getting scammed during the holiday shopping season.
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“Strategies include using a cash-back rewards credit card [or] making purchases through cash back shopping sites like Rakuten,” says personal finance blogger Bella Wanana of BellaWanana.com.
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Many credit card issuers offer exclusive discounts or bonus cash back through their online shopping portals. Log into your credit card rewards account to see what deals are available.
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Some rewards credit cards offer bonus points, miles or cash back to new cardholders who spend a certain amount in their first few months of opening their account. If that spending threshold is within your holiday budget — and your credit is in good shape — consider taking the issuer up on their offer.
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Sites like RetailMeNot, Coupons.com and Groupon aggregate special offers from retailers throughout the year.
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Install a browser extension like Honey to automatically apply online discounts, Wanana says.
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Amazon advertises short-term and limited offers on its Today’s Deals page.
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Some retailers, including Walmart, Best Buy and Target, have price-matching policies. You might also qualify for price protection through your credit card issuer.
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For instance, students can get 50% off Amazon Prime and many retailers offer discounts for seniors through AARP.
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The CDC has cautioned against even small holiday gatherings, given the current state of the pandemic. You can adhere to its guidelines and still give gifts by sending online orders directly to friends or family members outside your household.
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Another option for people partaking in contactless gifting, digital gift cards can be emailed directly to recipients.
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Exchanges, like GiftCardGranny, Cardpool and Raise, sell gift car at a discount.
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Rebates are paid retroactively. If you’re eligible for one, be sure to send in the proper paperwork.
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Sometimes retailers will respond with a targeted deal, limited-time offer or free shipping.
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If you’re planning to celebrate the holidays post-pandemic, hold off on buying gifts until after Christmas. Retailers traditionally offer deep discounts on excess inventory and seasonal items, like decorations, once the holidays have officially ended.
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If you’re truly cash-strapped, consider foregoing gift-giving entirely. Given the current economic climate, your family should understand.
Related:
- 50 ways to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday
- Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals on tech, apparel, beauty & more
This article was produced and syndicated by MediaFeed.org.
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