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Home Depot Spring Black Friday (2026): Best Tool and Grill Deals
Home Depot's spring sale offers deals on some of WIRED's favorite grills, plus "buy one get one free" deals on tools from Ryobi, DeWalt, and Milwaukee.
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Anker's beefy Laptop Power Bank has returned to its Black Friday low
Anker's beefy Laptop Power Bank has returned to its Black Friday low
Consumer
The kid-friendly console that outsold Xbox during Black Friday is $50 off
The kid-friendly console that outsold Xbox during Black Friday is $50 off
Consumer
The Echo Spot is just $45, beating its Black Friday price
The Echo Spot is just $45, beating its Black Friday price
Technology
Google brings back Black Friday prices for earbuds, phones, and more
Google brings back Black Friday prices for earbuds, phones, and more
Consumer
Whether you shopped on Black Friday may depend on how much you make
Black Friday shopping patterns reveal a widening income gap in the U.S., with the wealthiest households spending more and lower-income families pulling back.
Consumer
Multiple Black Friday favorites on Amazon recalled due to a number of safety hazards
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled several items sold on Amazon due to safety hazards ranging from fire risks to injury concerns.
Consumer
New rules for charitable giving, Black Friday weekend brings record shopping
New rules for charitable giving, Black Friday weekend brings record shopping
Technology
TikTok Shop crossed $500 million in US sales during the Black Friday Cyber Monday week
TikTok Shop crossed $500 million in US sales during the Black Friday Cyber Monday week
Consumer
Some of the stuff we bought during Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Some of the stuff we bought during Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Consumer
Shopify experienced instability for hours on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Last year, it handled $11.5 billion between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Shopify experienced instability for hours on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Last year, it handled $11.5 billion between Black Friday and Cyber M…
AI
Amazon's AI chatbot Rufus drove sales on Black Friday
On Black Friday, Amazon sessions that resulted in a sale were up 100% in the U.S. when the AI chatbot Rufus was used. They only increased by 20% when Rufus was…
Consumer
After Black Friday spending beat expectations, here's how to find the best Cyber Monday deals
Black Friday sales jumped more than 4% from last year, with online spending hitting a record $11.8 billion. Analysts expect another surge for Cyber Monday. Kel…
Consumer
Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday
Adobe Analytics, which tracks online shopping, says U.S. consumers spent $11.8 billion on Black Friday, nearly a 10% jump from last year. Alice Gainer has more.
Consumer
Black Friday online spending surges as Americans embrace AI to assist with holiday shopping
American shoppers turned to artificial intelligence in unprecedented numbers this Black Friday, helping push online spending to a record $11.8 billion.
Consumer
White House Raves About Holiday Sales: 'The Best Black Friday That We've Ever Seen'
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett raved about the holiday sales already underway as he told Fox News host Rachel Campos-Duffy that Americans had…
Consumer
Black Friday sets online spending record of $11.8B, Adobe says
American consumers spent $11.8 billion online on Black Friday, according to data from Adobe Analytics, which says it tracks more than 1 trillion visits to U.S.…
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Black Friday shoppers are relying on Buy Now, Pay Later plans. Here's how that could backfire.
Black Friday shoppers are relying on Buy Now, Pay Later plans. Here's how that could backfire.
Consumer
The latest Nest Learning Thermostat is $70 off for Black Friday
The latest Nest Learning Thermostat is $70 off for Black Friday
Consumer
U.S. Black Friday Sales Defy Tariffs and Economic Woes
Data on spending this week shows that consumers are shopping big for the holidays despite inflation and economic worries.
Consumer
We handpicked 12 great gaming laptops that are hundreds off for Black Friday
We handpicked 12 great gaming laptops that are hundreds off for Black Friday
Consumer
These are my picks for the best Black Friday deals on Garmin watches
These are my picks for the best Black Friday deals on Garmin watches
Consumer
Balsam Hill's Black Friday Sale Is On. Save 40% on the Best Fake Christmas Tree
The Balsam Hill Vermont White Spruce is so pretty, but pretty spendy - but you can get a great deal this Black Friday.
Consumer
Shoppers spend billions on Black Friday to snag holiday deals, despite wider economic uncertainty
Despite wider economic uncertainty hovering above this year's holiday season, shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday - spending billions of dollar…
Consumer
U.S. consumers spent a record $11.8 billion online during Black Friday sales
Shoppers turned out in big numbers for Black Friday despite wider economic uncertainty.
Consumer
20 Best Black Friday Deals Under $100 (2025)
You don't need to spend a lot to save on WIRED-approved gear.
Technology
12 Best Black Friday Laptop Deals (2025): MacBooks, Gaming Laptops, and More
Some of the best MacBooks, Chromebooks, and gaming laptops I've reviewed this year have steep discounts for Black Friday.
Consumer
The Best Amazon Device and Kindle Black Friday Deals (2025): Paperwhite, Scribe, Echo Dot Max
Black Friday sales for Amazon gadgets are still live this weekend. Here are the best deals on Echo speakers, Fire TVs, and Kindles.
Consumer
Skylight's smart calendars are up to $120 off for Black Friday
Skylight's smart calendars are up to $120 off for Black Friday
