A guide to Cyber Monday: The best sales, deals, and everything else you need to know

Whether you’re shopping for your closest friend who has everything or a grumpy family member who criticizes every gift you’ve ever given, we have the best suggestions for you.

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Whether you’re buying them as a gift or keeping them for yourself, these are the best Lego prices you’re going to find on Cyber Monday.

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Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale drops prices on tons of its most popular and best-reviewed products. Get all your holiday shopping done now.

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Grab a new jacket, hoodie, flannel, pants, or pretty much anything else you need for a closet upgrade. Everything is half-off for Cyber Monday.

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Whether you need a basic everyday driver or a full-featured gaming PC, Amazon’s Cyber Monday laptop can save you cash. Plus: MacBook deals!

If you have a smartphone, laptop, drone, or any other electronic device, grab Cyber Monday deals on Anker charging accessories.

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Amazon is blowing out the latest generations of Sony’s editor-approved wireless ANC headphones and more at deep discounts during its Cyber Monday sale.

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Whether you need a full new Dewalt tool kit or just a few pieces or accessories, they’re on sale at Amazon for Cyber Monday.

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Grab a substantial deal on just about every type of drinkware that Owala makes, including the super-popular tumbler.

Stay warm with a whole array of heated gear, including jackets, chairs, and base layers during Gobi’s Black Friday sale.

You can save hundreds, sometimes taking almost half off, with price drops on soundbars that bring immersive cinema sound to any room.

Get in the mood to grind while staying under budget with 30% off unique open-ear headphones & earbuds from Shokz, specialists in running and work-out audio accessories.

WeCreat makes awesome cutting and engraving tools for creators. You can save more than $3,000 on pro setups for Black Friday.

Do all of your Black Friday shopping from the comfort of your couch (or under the Thanksgiving table while ignoring your family).

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We’ve searched through thousands of TV deals on Black Friday and narrowed it down to the best deals worth your time and money.

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HexClad pans aren’t cheap, but these Black Friday deals have dropped prices by nearly half. Upgrade your cooking.

Hear me now: I review audio products all year and these are what I’d buy for someone during Amazon’s Black Friday sale, with dozens of the best headphones, earbuds, speakers, and more at their lowest prices of the year.

Save on models across the board from Bambu Labs, Creality, Elegoo, and more. The deals also include filament and supplies.

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Get a three-pack of slim, Apple Find My-compatible SmartCards at a steep discount.