Hold on to your wallets, tech fans—2024’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are gearing up to smash records. Apparently wage growth is outpacing inflation and Americans are planning to spend big — a record-shattering trillion dollars or so — on gifts this year.
Even with most people shelling out around $2,000 on presents this year, we are all still looking for great value AND the best deal. Tech companies are ready to deliver, kicking off the season with major deals and discounts. Here’s what we are eyeing…
STYLISH SECURITY:
The Blink Mini 2 security camera is cute, compact, and loaded with crowd-favorite features. You can use it indoors or outdoors, and it offers color night vision with a built-in LED spotlight, a wide field of view, and two-way audio. For just three bucks a month, you can add a subscription for smart notifications, including person detection. This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Blink Mini 2 is 50% off—only $20!
Sale Price: $19.99
AN UPDATED SMARTWATCH:
With the Galaxy Watch 7, Samsung introduces cutting-edge AI health features and upgraded sensors, delivering better tracking for fitness and and health. It even introduces sleep apnea tracking. Ever dreamed of having real-time translation? The new Galaxy Buds3 makes it a reality. With an all-new design and audio that’s crisp and clear, these buds leverage Galaxy AI to let you understand different languages as you chat. What’s even better? You can score major discounts this Black Friday with eligible trade-ins!
Galaxy Watch7 Starting Price: $300 (Can get up to $150 off with trade-in.)
Galaxy Buds3 Sale Price: $149.99 (Sale price with $30 off for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Can also save up to $100 with a trade-in.)
A SET-IT-AND-FORGET-IT VACUUM + MOP:
We cannot believe how smart this latest iRobot is. This Roomba Combo 10 Max + AutoWash Dock powerfully vacuums and mops your floors, doing all the dirty work for you WHILE avoiding obstacles. Its Dirt Detective technology analyzes past cleaning information to predict the cleanliness of each room. It scrubs like a human does…except better because it also empties its own bin, refills the mopping tank, and recharges when it’s done. It usually costs around $1000 but for Black Friday 2024, you can snag it for $425 with code: ENGBF425.
Sale Price: $999
HOME BREWED BEER:
We’ve been searching for the perfect home-brew kit for years, and Pinter is it! This all-in-one brew and draft machine lets you craft 12 pints of fresh beer or hard cider right at home. The device comes with two “Pinter packets”—just mix them with water in your Pinter, let it sit for about a week, then refrigerate and enjoy. These are close to $200 OFF right now. What’s better than pouring a beer you made yourself?
Sale Price: $49
A POWER SOURCE YOU CAN TAKE ON EVERY ADVENTURE:
For the outdoor enthusiast in your life, check out the Schneider OffGrid Portable Powerstation. It’s much smaller and lighter than power generators of the past but is powerful enough to keep phones, laptops, cameras, and even small appliances powered up wherever the road or trail takes you. With flexible charging options—solar, USB-C, car, or wall outlets—it fits right into a trunk or van, making it perfect for your next adventure.
Price Starting at: $319.99
AN AI-POWERED TABLET THAT CAN TAKE LIFE’S HARD KNOCKS:
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is one of the best new AI-powered tablets we’ve seen, featuring a sharp and impressive 14.6-inch anti-reflective screen that delivers a stunning glare-free display. It’s incredibly rugged, handling drops, spills, and the demands of real life on the go. Significant processing upgrades and features like Note Assist and Sketch-to-Image elevate both productivity and creativity. Plus, it offers excellent battery life. Samsung’s holiday deals include up to $200 off, plus up to $800 off with an eligible trade-in—and they take all kinds of old gadgets. That could mean up to $1,000 in savings!
Price: $1199.99 (Holiday deals include $200 off, and up to $800 additional savings with eligible trade-in.)
A HOME ROWING MACHINE THAT TRANSPORTS YOU AROUND THE WORLD:
Hydrow just dropped a new holiday edition, the “Core Rower,” packed with 30 self-guided rowing sessions through some seriously stunning destinations—no membership required. If you’re after a high-energy, low-impact full-body workout that hits both strength and cardio in just 20 minutes at home, this is the deal you’ve been waiting for. Hydrow’s been consistently one of our favorite fitness gadgets, and this new addition takes it up a notch.
Price: $1,995
A PORTABLE SOLAR-POWERED BACKUP GENERATOR:
The 2000 v2 is an ultra-compact solar generator loaded with enough juice to keep your lights on, run small appliances like a fridge or microwave, and keep your gadgets charged. It’s even got the power to support a CPAP machine, small fan, or space heater in a pinch. Perfect for backup power when you need it most—and here’s the best part: it’s nearly 50% off on Amazon from Black Friday through Cyber Monday with the code JENNIFER001.
Price: $799 (with CODE JENNIFER001)
A SUPERCHARGED VIDEO DOORBELL:
Ring’s latest Battery Doorbell dropped this fall and it’s packed with killer upgrades at a seriously low price. We’re talking head-to-toe HD video, an ultra-wide field of view that makes it easier to spot packages, enhanced color night vision, and a 23% boost in battery life. You might not need to recharge for a whole year. And here’s the kicker: it’s 40% off this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Sale Price: $59.99
A PLACE TO FIND ALL THE BEST DEALS:
Want to make sure you’re snagging the best deals? Use price-tracking tools and deal aggregators to stay ahead. We always kick things off with Slickdeals—where millions of shoppers team up to vet and vote up the hottest deals from big players like Amazon and Walmart. That means you’re scoring real savings on everything from toys to tech gadgets. Plus, you can browse coupons and set up deal alerts based on specific keywords, so you get notified the moment a deal hits your sweet spot. Happy hunting!
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday continue to blur into a month-long shopping extravaganza, keep checking back here to see what’s new, plus find out all the tips, tricks, and insider hacks to get everything you want and need at a price you can afford!
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