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Amazons official Black Friday sale is live — find the best deals right here

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UPDATE: Nov. 29, 2024, 11:10 a.m. EST This story has been updated with a slew of Black Friday laptop deals from Amazon. At a record-low of $1,499, the Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is our top pick.
Amazon’s Black Friday sale has been live since Nov. 21 (a week before Thanksgiving), ushering in some year-round lows on robot vacuums, Apple products, and Fire TVs — including many deals that are even better than its October Prime Day offers.
The Mashable Shopping team is tracking all of the best discounts from the retail giant’s savings event so you don’t have to. We’re refreshing our list of picks on a daily basis, because that’s how often Amazon is dropping new deals.
As you assess your purchase options, definitely keep an eye on our coverage of the other big retailers to see how their deals compare to Amazon’s — Walmart, Best Buy, and Target are going hard, and the variety out there deserves some consideration. Another smart shopping strategy is to drop the listing URL into Amazon price history tracker CamelCamelCamel to see if the current deal is a good one, or add the item to your wishlist to get notified as soon as it goes on sale.
Black Friday deals you can shop right now
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Also worth noting: Amazon doesn’t offer price protection in case something you buy there falls to a lower price (unless it’s on preorder), but its extended holiday return window applies to most items bought between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31.
Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing. Any deal marked with a 🔥 has dropped to a record-low price.
Best Black Friday Kindle deal
Why we like it
“The new batch of 2024 Kindles is the fastest yet, turning pages quickly and with less delay when switching between books in your library. The Kindle Paperwhite and Signature Edition both have bright, high-contrast screens, so you can read in any environment. While I prefer the Kindle Paperwhite over the Signature Edition most of the time, right now you can’t beat the SE’s Black Friday price.
The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is 23% off, bringing it down to $154.99. That’s some big savings ($45 to be exact) on a device that’s usually $200. You get everything you love in the Paperwhite, lightweight and waterproof design, with the added benefits of double the storage, wireless charging, and auto-adjusting brightness.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter
More Kindle deals at Amazon
Best Black Friday Echo deal
Why we like it
For less than $20, why not add the convenience of being able to ask Alexa anything in any room of your home? Even if you can’t see yourself being a full-screened Echo person, the Pop can subtly squeeze into any living situation. You won’t even know it’s there — until you’re making dinner and can simply ask Alexa for measurement conversions out loud rather than actually figuring out the math. Then you’ll definitely know it’s there.
More Echo deals at Amazon
Best Black Friday Fire Tablet deal
Why we like it
Read Mashable’s full rev iew of the Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023).
“Amazon’s Fire HD 10 tablet is a lot friendlier on the wallet than an iPad. With a 10.1-inch screen, it’s similar in size, but it’s also a fraction of the price. In our review of the Amazon Fire HD 10, we delighted in its lightweight design and long-battery life. The biggest downside to Amazon’s Fire tablets are the limited selection of apps offered, especially compared the the Google Play or Apple stores.
That being said, it’s still not a bad choice for those who want a tablet for streaming or reading through the Kindle app — especially when the Fire HD 10 is down to its lowest price ever of $74.99. That’s a generous 46% off for $65 in savings.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter
More Fire Tablet deals at Amazon
Best Black Friday robot vacuum deal
Why we like it
“I think of the Roborock Qrevo S as the diet version of my favorite self-emptying robot vacuum right now, the Roborock Qrevo Master. And unless you’re open to spending $1,000 or more on a robot vacuum, you can probably live without the Qrevo Master’s fluff features like a livestream pet camera or extending side mop — especially when, at this price, you could buy a Qrevo S for two stories of your home for less than the price of one on-sale Qrevo Master.
Opting for the cheaper Qrevo is still a solid move: Compared to other 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop combos also on sale for Black Friday, the Qrevo S is one of the rare options under $500 that washes and dries its mopping pads.” — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter
More robot vacuum deals at Amazon
Robot vacuum and mop combos
Best Black Friday TV deal
Why we like it
“Many people looking to finally replace their old, slow LED TV are looking for the happy medium between the cheapest possible TV and the fanciest possible TV. TCL’s base tier QLEDs fall right in this sweet spot, and we’re particularly drawn to the $549.99 price point on this huge 75-incher.
Though the 27% discount itself isn’t as steep as the 30% or 40% off ones we’re seeing in our list, it has to be noted that the TV is already ridiculously modestly priced to start with. $549.99 looks even sweeter in context when put beside the 65-inch version of Amazon’s in-house Omni QLED is also on sale for the same price — so you’re getting 10 more diagonal inches of screen for the same amount of money.
Even as one of the more basic QLEDs on the market, you’ll immediately notice the change in brightness and color of the Q65 over the regular LED you’ve been watching. The difference comes from a layer of quantum dots laid over the LED backlight, which provides an overall punchier picture that’s much better for gaming or watching sports.” — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter
More TV deals at Amazon
43-inch TVs
50- to 55-inch TVs
65-inch TVs
75-inch TVs and up
Best Black Friday Apple deal
Why we like it
Read Mashable’s full review of the M3 Apple MacBook Air.
“Our reviewer was impressed by the M3 Air’s peppy performance, satisfying keyboard, vivid webcam, and dual-display support (if you close its lid), rating it a 4.3/5. It may not look all that different from its older M-series predecessors — there is a new midnight finish option — but we think it’s the best MacBook for most people, especially now that Apple’s bumped its base RAM from 8GB to 16GB.
The starting configuration with 256GB of storage is on sale on Amazon for only $844, which is 23% off its $1,099 MSRP, an all-time low, and $5 better than Best Buy’s Black Friday deal on the exact same MacBook. This also puts less than $100 between it and the M2 Air, so opting for the current-gen model over the cheapest model out there feels like an easier, more obvious choice.” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter
More Apple deals at Amazon
MacBooks
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Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $749
$999(save $250) 🔥 -
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,044
$1,299(save $255) 🔥 -
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,399
$1,599(save $200) 🔥 -
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,749
$1,999(save $250) 🔥 -
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,199
$2,499(save $300) 🔥 -
Amazon MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,799
$3,199(save $400) 🔥
Macs
iPads
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Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB)— $499$599 (save $100) -
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB) — $699
$799(save $100) -
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 512GB) — $799
$899(save $100) -
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M2, WiFi, 256GB) — $799
$899(save $100)
Apple Watches
AirPods and speakers
AirTags
Best Black Friday laptop deal
Why we like it
Read Mashable’s full review of the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.
“Microsoft’s slick Qualcomm-powered laptop lasted nearly 23 hours in our battery life test and one-upped the M3 MacBooks in our performance benchmark (both the Air and the Pro models). If Windows on Arm doesn’t pose any compatibility issues for your go-to apps, we think it’s the best Windows laptop for most people. It’s a Mashable Choice Award-winner that got a 4.8/5 rating from our reviewer, which makes it one of our highest-rated laptops of 2024. (The Asus Zenbook Duo got the same score.)
The 13-inch model we tested came with a Snapdragon X Elite CPU, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. It usually retails for a hefty $1,999.99, but Amazon’s Black Friday Week sale has brought it down to just $1,499 there. That’s 25% off and a new all-time low. It was price-matched in the Microsoft Store at the time of writing, FYI, while Best Buy had it listed for $1,699.99.
If you don’t want to spend that much, pared-down configurations start at $844.99.” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter
More Windows laptop deals at Amazon
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Asus Vivobook Go 15 (AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $309.99
$389.99(save $80) 🔥✨ -
Acer Aspire 3 (AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $399.99
$509.99(save $110) 🔥✨ -
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge (Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $699.99
$899.99(save $200) 🔥✨ -
Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 (Intel Core i7-13620H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $699.99
$999.99(save $300) 🔥✨ -
Asus Zenbook Duo (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,179.99
$1,499.99(save $320) 🔥✨
2-in-1 laptops
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Gaming laptop deals
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Asus TUF Gaming A15 (AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $649.99
$799.99(save $150) 🔥✨ -
Acer Nitro V 15 (Intel Core i7-13620H, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $749.99
$999.99(save $250) 🔥✨ -
MSI Katana 15 (Intel Core i7-13620H, Nvidia Geforce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,099.99
$1,399.99(save $300) 🔥✨ -
Dell G16 7630 (Intel Core i9-13900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,299.99
$1,699.99(save $400) 🔥✨ -
Asus ROG Strix G16 (Intel Core i9-14900HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,614.99
$1,899.99(save $285)
Chromebook deals
Best Black Friday headphones deal
Why we like it
Read Mashable’s full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5.
“If you want headphones that have great noise cancellation and incredible (adjustable) sound, then the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones won’t let you down. Out of the noise-cancelling headphones we’ve tested, these are our top pick for audiophiles. It can be a little annoying that the ear cups don’t fold in, but with 30 hours of battery life, you’ll probably find yourself wearing them more often than not. Dropped down to $297, these headphones are at a dollar cheaper than their Prime Day price.” — Bethany Allard, Lead Shopping Reporter
More headphones deals at Amazon
Noise-canceling over-ear and on-ear headphones
Noise-canceling earbuds
Best Black Friday fitness tracker deal
Why we like it
Just released in August, this is the first time the new Google Pixel Watch 3 has ever gone on sale for less than $300. Unfortunately, the larger 45mm screen is still at full price, but even this 41mm model has a 10% larger display than the same size Pixel Watch 2, thanks to smaller bezels. The Pixel Watch 3’s display is also just brighter and zippier in general, without sacrificing that 24-hour battery life.
On that screen, you’ll be able to swipe through a more detailed running dashboard than the previous generation, check your heart rate changes from sleep, to regular daytime chilling, to a legit cardio workout, make payments via Google Wallet, and more.
More fitness tracker and smartwatch deals at Amazon
Smart rings
Best Black Friday kitchen deal
Why we like it
We know some version of the Foodi immediately comes to mind when you think of Ninja deals, but Ninja makes other feature-stuffed countertop appliances that also deserve consideration. For instance, one of the new and improved versions of Ninja’s iconic air fryer ovens, which whips up food up to 65% faster than your traditional oven, is subtly chilling under $200 for Black Friday. This countertop air frying oven, specifically model number DCT402BK, has a double stack design that can cook two separate food items on different settings or at different temperatures simultaneously. In total, there are 13 cooking presets, including bake, broil, toast, whole roast, and dehydrate.
More kitchen deals at Amazon
Instant Pot
Air fryers and pizza ovens
Coffee makers
Eco-friendly kitchen gear
Beauty tech deals
Why we like it
If a multi styler like the Airwrap or FlexStyle feels like it’ll be overkill for your hair routine, you might consider a nice (but still multifaceted) hair dryer like the Shark SpeedStyle. It’s one of Mashable Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard’s favorite Dyson Supersonic dupes, particularly for smoothing — its QuickSmooth brush in particular not only dries hair quickly, but “keeps things from looking too windswept and more styled and volumized.” This version also comes with a diffuser for defined curls, a concentrator for sleek, straight styles, and a FrizzFighter finishing tool.
More beauty tech deals at Amazon
Deals under $25 at Amazon
Pet deals at Amazon
Check out our sister site PCMag’s best Black Friday deals list for more options.
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11 minutes ago | November 29, 2024
Best Laptop Deal: The slick Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 lasted nearly 23 hours in our battery life test and one-upped the M3 MacBooks in our performance benchmark. It’s our favorite laptop of 2024, and it’s down to just $1,499 during Amazon’s Black Friday sale (a deal that’s matched in the Microsoft Store). That’s 25% off and a new all-time low. Meanwhile, it’s stuck at $1,699.99 at Best Buy.
35 minutes ago | November 29, 2024
Best Apple Deal: The base configuration of the M3 MacBook Air is on sale at Amazon for only $844, which is 23% off its $1,099 MSRP, an all-time low, and $5 better than Best Buy’s Black Friday deal on the exact same model.
We’ve also price-checked our other existing top picks. Good news: They’re all still going strong.
1 hour ago | November 29, 2024
Best Echo Deal: The latest Echo Dot is at its lowest-ever price in the Amazon Black Friday sale. Get it for just $22.99.
1 hour ago | November 29, 2024
New TV Deal: The LG C3 65-inch OLED evo TV is on sale for $1,196.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That’s a 20% discount on the list price, saving you over $300. All in all, it’s a mega deal on a mega TV — and from one of the top-rated manufacturers of high performance smart TVs.
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Best Deal For End Of The World: Get a powerful portable battery for 50% off this Black Friday. As of Nov. 29, the Jackery Explorer 1000 is on sale for $399 in the Amazon Black Friday sale.
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Best TV Deal: As of Nov. 29, the Samsung S90D 65-inch TV is on sale for $1,397.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That’s a 36% discount on the list price.
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Best AirPods Deal: As of Nov. 29, the Apple AirPods 4 are on sale at Amazon for $164.99. That’s a 8% saving on list price, and the lowest they’ve ever been priced on Amazon. Read more here.
6 hours ago | November 29, 2024
Best iPad Deal: As of Nov. 29, the Apple iPad (10th Gen) is on sale for $249.99 in Amazon’s Black Friday sale thanks to an additional money-off coupon.
6 hours ago | November 29, 2024
Best MacBook Deal: The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air is on sale for $844 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. The starting configuration with 256GB of storage is 23% off its $1,099 list price, an all-time low, and $5 better than Best Buy’s Black Friday deal on the exact same MacBook.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love

Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121

TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Get a Microsoft Office lifetime license on sale for £120.54 with no coupon needed.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Wordle.