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Best Amazon Black Friday deals on tech and everything

Just about everything on Amazon is on sale. Here’s a handy link to the top Black Friday deals. New ones are popping up all day, so it’s worth checking a few times.

✅ Oh, and here are all the coupons available right now on one money-saving page. Yeah, you’ll def want to bookmark that link. Happy shopping!

These Beats Solo 4 headphones have 50 hours of battery life and are ergonomically angled for max comfiness (50% off, $99.99).
The Amazon Echo Show 5 lets you make video calls, stream videos and call the family to dinner (50% off, $44.99).
This Insignia 32-inch smart TV has Alexa voice control and Fire TV built in (46% off, $69.99).
RedTiger’s dashcam has 4K resolution, night vision, wide angle and parking mode (38% off, $123.47).
This KitchenAid Series 5 stand mixer comes in 21 different colors and holds up to five quarts (27% off, $329.95).
A Ring battery-powered doorbell protects your house with two-way talk, motion detection and head-to-toe video (40% off, $59.99).
Keurig’s K‑Mini single-serve coffee maker brews cups up to 12 ounces (51% off, $49).
This Dell 31.5-inch curved monitor is a sweet upgrade that’s easier on your eyes than a standard model (35% off, $129.89).
The Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet comes with parental controls and a kidproof case (42% off, $109.99).
An Instant Pot Vortex Plus is a 6‑in‑1 multicooker that can air fry, broil, roast, bake, dehydrate, crisp and reheat (43% off, $79.99).
The Roku Express works with Google Home, Apple AirPlay and Alexa (40% off, $17.99).
A water dental flosser gently cleans your teeth and gums (50% off, $19.99).
Govee’s RGBIC floor lamp works with all smart home assistants and adds ambiance to any room (45% off, $54.99).
This HiLIFE steamer is portable, light and way easier than ironing (46% off, $24.69).
The Ankar Zolo charger powers up an iPhone 15 battery from 0% to 57% in just 30 minutes (40% off, $15.59).
Suede leather ankle boots are warm, stylish and way more affordable than Uggs (55% off, $44.95).
Carote’s cookware set is nonstick and comes with 11 pieces (54% off, $54.99).
This Samsonite hard-side luggage set includes two expandable suitcases with double-spinner wheels (57% off, $204.68).
Shark’s wet-dry cleaner is a super-lightweight vacuum and mop that cleans itself when you charge it (48% off, $129.99).
The ASUS 15.6-inch laptop is a steal, with 4GB of RAM, a 128GB SSD and Windows 11 (30% off, $159.99).
This Hunter Dual knife set has 15 pieces and comes in a sleek black color (60% off, $39.99).
Vera Wang Eau de Parfum smells like iris, lilies and sandalwood (69% off, $26.41).
Ninja’s Nutri Pro personal blender is compact and can break through ice and any other frozen goodies (40% off, $59.99).
This L’ange ceramic flat iron is fast-heating and comes in a cute pink color (60% off, $27.30).

‘Kim, what about a present for my …’

I’ve got your back. I whipped up lists for all the people in your life:

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I love shopping online. I don’t have to leave the house. I don’t have to be nice to anyone. I don’t have to put on a bra (guys, same thing for you and pants!). There are already Christmas, Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales on every site now, but finding what you want at the lowest price is tricky. Fear not! I’m here to save you from all the clicks, countdowns and wasted money.

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Best Cyber Monday deals

🪄 I did the digging so you don’t have to!

50% off clean floors? Yes, please! This voice- or app-controlled Shark robotic vacuum is a deal ($299.99, 50% off). It makes an easy gift for anyone who loves spotless spaces and doesn’t want to do the work (or doesn’t have the time).
Salon style at home: Darling, you look marvelous! This Revlon one-step volumizer ($31.75, 55% off) dries and styles hair at the same time, giving it volume quickly and easily. It’s also perfect for traveling!
Wrap her feet in cozy luxury: These fuzzy slippers ($15.99, 56% off) with memory foam will have her feeling like she’s walking on clouds, keeping her feet toasty and supported.
Santa, I’d use this: This lightweight heated jacket delivers up to 10 hours of adjustable warmth, and it even warms your hands, too. Grab it for men or women ($104.99, 38% off). It’s perfect for chilly commutes, walks, outdoor work or freezing offices.
HEYDUDE! Yup, the comfy shoes he’ll wear all the time are deeply discounted for a limited time ($38.99, 41% off).
Rev up his style: This quality, stylish leather jacket ($134.38, 77% off) is the ultimate year-round staple, ideal for layering from fall to spring. It’s so nice!
Brighten their space: This Amazon Echo Spot smart speaker and color-changing smart bulb bundle ($44.99, 51% off) lets you play music, get the news and ask Alexa set the mood for you, with 16 colors and schedules. Perfect for any age, really!
Up to 60% off Amazon devices: Whether it’s a kid’s tablet, Fire TV Stick or outdoor security cam, this is the secret Cyber Monday link to use!

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For the [fill-in-the-blank] person in your life

✏️ I’ll fill in the blank. All you have to do is wrap it.

For the road tripper: A dashcam with unlimited cloud backup storage. Your recipient’s insurance premiums will thank you.
For the sneakerhead: A sneaker eraser, so they can finally whip out the white Nikes.
For the guy who looks like Grizzly Adams: A fancy, new beard trimmer so he can grow big or go home.
For the kid with unlimited energy: An indoor soccer game to wipe them out in no time, even on snow days!
For the cook who makes way too much: Souper cubes. Freeze leftovers and pop ‘em out whenever you want. I use mine all the time.
For the person who’s always stressin’: Shower steamers, because they deserve it!
For the college kid: A refrigerator deodorizer. We all know what dorm mini fridges smell like.
For the person who’s always cold: A towel warmer makes getting out of the shower a lot less chilly. This one allows them to infuse their towels with essential oils, too!

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⚡ Don’t use this Apple charger: Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro magnetic charging power bank contains bisphenol A (BPA). The chemical used in plastics is linked to hormone disruption, fertility issues and even cancer. The warning is buried at the bottom of the fine print nobody reads — that’s why I read it for you!

Gifts for the person who has everything

🤪 Sometimes, you just need to get a little creative.

Make ‘em feel like they’re living in “The Fast and the Furious” with interior RGB car lights ($29). I’m tempted to get these …
A portable record player that won’t break the bank — under $50!
A budget-friendly bidet ($25), because everyone secretly wants one of these.
If Apple AirPods are too expensive, check out Raycon.* Their earbuds sound great, get a ton of battery life and are a fraction of the price.
Anyone would relish getting a hot dog toaster ($20) for Christmas.
Let’s taco ‘bout how cute this burrito blanket ($16) is!
Getting stuck in traffic behind a huge truck is more bearable with a portable air purifier (44% off).

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Home-run tech gifts

✅ Stop searching — I did the hard work for you.

A MacBook Air (23% off) is small enough to fit in a backpack and has up to 18 hours of battery life. That’s a lot of Netflix.
A 55-inch Samsung 4K QLED TV for under $500? Say less.
Swap their crusty, old phone for a fancy, new Samsung S24 (27% off). It comes in eight colors! I like the violet.
The most voracious reader you know definitely wants a new Kindle Paperwhite (19% off).
Catch Santa before he steals all the milk and cookies with a Google Nest outdoor camera (36% off, $209.99).
The Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet is under $75 right now.
An Amazon Echo Dot is the perfect intro to smart home gear (54% off, $22.99).
Bet you know someone who’d love a PS5 (15% off, $424). It’s backward compatible so they can play PS4 games, too.
A Lenovo Chromebook is already affordable, but 40% off? An absolute steal!
The Fitbit Versa 4 smartwatch (40% off) for your health-obsessed friend.

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🛒 AI-tention, shoppers: The Caper Cart is wired with AI-powered cameras and scanners that apply coupons, weigh your produce and pay right from your handlebar. Instacart owns it and paid around $350 million for the tech. If only the carts could return themselves.

Practical presents

🎁 Useful gifts they’ll appreciate … because no one needs another ugly sweater.

Everyone hates ironing. This travel steam iron is so much easier. Click the coupon box for 25% off.
Give the gift of coziness with a zip-up fleece jacket for under $30. Every guy I know would wear one.
Feel safer with a Ring floodlight cam (40% off) — or use it to finally catch the dog digging up your flowers in the middle of the night.
Get the doodler in your life a reusable spiral notebook (under $30 and 17% off!).
Figure out how good the acoustics in your bathroom really are with a waterproof Bluetooth speaker for under $50.

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Espresso yourself

☕ From mugs to machines, these gifts will have your loved ones sipping in style.

Ever wished your Keurig could make a whiskey sour, too? With a cocktail maker machine (14% off), all you have to do is pop in a drink capsule, and voila!
This adorable coffee mug set works overtime as a cup and a cute decoration.
The best travel mug in their favorite color. No joke, it keeps drinks hot or cold for 8 hours!
Give coffee lovers who don’t have much counter space a portable espresso machine. Click the coupon box for $10 off!
No one deserves a cold cup of joe. Give the gift of warmth with an app-controlled smart coffee mug (20% off).

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🤠 Don’t make me go all Beth Dutton on you: Coming soon to Warner Bros. Discovery, AI-driven ads for shopping while watching. “Shop With Max” identifies products in shows or movies and displays a QR code for you to scan with your phone and buy, buy, buy.

Crowd pleasers? Yes, please!

🕺 Foolproof gifts that’ll have everyone saying, “You nailed it!”

Owala water bottles come in 21 freakin’ colors. Perfect for literally everyone on your gift list.
Everyone can pull off a Carhartt beanie, and they’re cool for the younglings and older folks on your list.
A good retro watch never goes out of style.
Laneige lip balm is all the rage right now. (Or should I say all La’rage?) Their scents are the best.
I don’t think anyone on the planet would see a box of fancy chocolate (under $15) and be sad.

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Fun-tastic gift ideas

🎁 Bring the holidays to life with these fun picks.

Santa Cookie Elf Candy Snowman is the holiday version of the party game Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza and it is so. Dang. Fun. Under $10, too.
Print Polaroids from any phone with a mini photo printer ($79, 21% off). It doesn’t need ink and can even print stickers!
Tamagotchis ($23) are tiny virtual pets that have been wildly popular since the ‘90s. Finally, a gift that impresses both kids and the 35-year-old millennial in your life.
Flex your pop culture expertise with a celebrity trivia game for under $15 … because everyone needs to know Nicki Minaj used to work at Red Lobster.
Wear out dads and kids with a T-ball hitting set (38% off). Just don’t miss and make it onto one of those YouTube fail videos.
Monopoly GO! (under $15, 28% off) is the more family-friendly version of Monopoly. Bank heists in Unicorn Land are more exciting than property management.

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Gadget gifts galore

🏴‍☠️ Upgrade your loved ones’ lives (and your gift-giving reputation) with a tech treasure.

One charge on a Kindle Paperwhite lasts 12 weeks. Pair that with the three free months of Kindle Unlimited, and whoever’s getting this gift had better have some PTO saved up.
Amazon’s brand-new Echo Pops come in purple now?! I’m sold. It’s under $40, and the speakers are darn good.
OK, this is sweet. Sony’s compact waterproof speaker (under $50!) can go anywhere in any weather and gets 16 hours of playtime on a single charge.
Your pet-obsessed pal needs a Furbo dog camera (14% off) to watch Fifi while they’re at work.
An external CD/DVD drive (under $30!) is perfect for the DVD lover in your life. This way, they can play disks on their laptop, which is way easier than digging through every streaming site. Bonus: They can rip those audio CDs, too!
Take movie night anywhere with a 4K outdoor projector. Click the coupon box for $40 off!

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Useful gifts under $20

🤑 Because who doesn’t love lots of bang for the buck?

The first aid kit they’ll actually use. Slip one into every stocking. Hopefully, they’ll never have to use it.
Pimple patches are all the rage. These look like little stars and come with a mirror compact. The teen in your life wants this but is embarrassed to tell you.
A suction phone case mount (under $15!) sticks to walls and mirrors for prime picture-taking. Get it for the butterfingers in your life!
Two words: Jar openers. They’re under $10 and so helpful, it doesn’t even matter they’re a little boring.
Cooks can never have enough stovetop spoon rests (under $15 and 30% off!). This one looks like a little crab. It made me LOL!

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Shop smarter: Try this Google Lens upgrade next time you’re shopping at a store. On Android or iOS, open the Google app, snap a picture of an item on the shelf, and voila! You’ll see product details, customer reviews, stock and price comparisons (online and nearby), and similar products in the same store. Fun times!

For the [fill-in-the-blank] on your list

🫡 I’m a good gifter, here to help you check those hard-to-please folks off your list all week long.

Cook: They have fancy salts, pans and oil. What about a nice chef-style apron? Great colors and works for guys and gals.
Health nut: The Oura ring (22% off) tracks sleep, movement and workouts. If you want fall detection, get an Apple Watch instead.
Camper: Make their backyard way more fun with a Solo Stove firepit (20% off).
Scatterbrain: AirTags are amazing. I have at least a dozen. A four-pack is on sale (26% off), which doesn’t happen often.
Gen Zer: Cameras are back in. This retro Kodak for around $40 is easy to use and takes way better pics than a disposable.

✅ Hit my Amazon storefront for more gift ideas. I’m adding new ones every day!

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Banks are closing down safe deposit boxes

Don’t hit the panic button. There are plenty of options to keep your stuff safe at home:

This compact safe is a tough but flexible option under $200. Open it with your fingerprint, a passcode or a key. Heads-up: It’s not fireproof.
This budget-friendly pick ($114) has solid fire protection for important docs. Just know it’s not built for heavy-duty theft protection.
This one’s ($397) disaster-proof against fire and water and bolts down so no one can grab it and zip outta there.
If you don’t have a lot to spend but want water and fire protection, this $64 box has your back. It’s portable, too.
This one’s a little different: It looks like a dictionary but is actually a mini security box that’s great for storing jewelry and cash. The best part? It’s under $15.

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Slam-dunk gifts under $20

🤫 Good enough to grab one for them, one for you. I won’t tell.

For foodies obsessed with the perfect smashed burger, this steel press is the key.
Hoodies like these cozy Hanes cotton ones work for any age and any style. They come in a ton of good colors, each for $14!
Mr. Fix-It will be thrilled with a pair of flashlight gloves so he can see under the sink, car or wherever.
Wood and metal brainteaser puzzles (10% off) make a good family gift and they’re perfect for that person who can never keep their hands still.
Bath bombs are so 2021. Grab a six-pack of shower steamers (19% off) to stuff into stockings or give to your favorite person who could use an at-home spa day.

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Traveling is hard enough

✈️ These stress savers are worth it and make great gifts for the travel lover in your life, too.

Stop letting your loved ones touch the icky airplane seat pockets. A seat-back organizer ($30) rocks.
A $12 travel cup holder frees up your hands for when you’re late and running through the airport … because a preflight Starbucks run is non-negotiable.
Don’t use those gross airline-provided headphones. A wireless audio transmitter ($55) connects to any Bluetooth headphones.
Twist this travel pillow ($22) to whatever shape you need to get comfy on road trips and long-haul flights.
Airplane foot hammocks are going viral online, and I get it. Attach it to the tray table and never lose feeling in your legs again — for under 20 bucks!

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