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Best gifts for parents: Great gift ideas for moms, dads, and guardians

Buying gifts for your parents is tough. What do you get the people who gave you life — the people who raised you into the responsible adult you've grown up to be?

The thing is, you can't really ask them for ideas. They'll almost always tell you that they don't want or need anything, just quality time together or a handwritten card. But let's be real: You still feel compelled to get them something every time a gift-giving holiday rolls around. And it's got to be something good.

When shopping around, try to think outside the box and consider their hobbies: Do they travel? Are they into neat gadgets? Do they like doing couple-y things? You'll want to get them something they'll love and use, but also (hopefully) something that will help them connect with you (their kid) as well.

If you're totally stumped, then don't worry — that's what we're here for. Below, we've rounded up a selection of over 40 unique gifts for parents. It should help take some of the guesswork out of buying a present for the mom or dad who already seems to have everything.

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Stress-relieving gifts for people who need to chill out

Who doesn't have that person in their life who's perpetually stressed out? (Maybe it's you? No judgment!) If you're genuinely worried about someone's blood pressure, including your own, you've come to the right place. With this gift guide, you can offer more than just a cup of tea or a lending ear, and give some gifts that keep giving through calm, peaceful, relaxing vibes. Whew, we're feeling better already.

A meditation app subscription

Apps like Calm and Headspace provide a variety of guided meditations for whatever flavor of relaxation you're looking for. Plus, they're designed to be friendly and informative for beginners.

Calm, $69.99/year

Headspace, $12.99/month

Guided meditation to calm restless thoughts. Credit: Calm

A weighted blanket

The soothing pressure of weighted blankets is scientifically proven to help with anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, and more. A blanket is already a perfectly cozy gift; why not give a blanket that can actively help with stress? You could go with Bearaby, the Rolls Royce of weighted blankets, or this less expensive option from YnM.

YnM weighted blanket, $49.99

Bearaby cotton napper, $199

A scientifically proven way to reduce anxiety. Credit: YnM

Xbox All Access Featuring Xbox Series S

Everything the gamer in your life needs is included: hundreds of games, including day-one releases, with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plus a next-gen Xbox Series S to make the most of every gaming minute. Bonus points — you can save $100 on the Xbox All Access Series S through Dec. 25.

Xbox All Access Series S with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, $20.82/month

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An anti-anxiety journal

This journal uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods to provide guided journal prompts, structured exercises to reduce anxiety, and notes and tips from therapists to help you identify what you're feeling and how to manage it. The simple and discreet layout makes it easy to carry around and jot down thoughts when you're stressed or anxious.

The Anti-Anxiety notebook, $38

Manage stress and anxiety with a CBT notebook. Credit: Therapy Notebooks

An oil diffuser

We love a standard stick-in-oil diffuser or scented candle, but there are some cool mechanized diffusers out there that gently dispense a mist and have features like mood lighting and timers. Plus, some of them look like a mini sculptural art piece.

Vitruvi Stone essential oil diffuser, $123

An oil diffuser that looks good. Credit: Vitruvi

A yoga subscription

Yoga is a tried-and-true method for movement that relaxes and eases tension. The beauty of giving a yoga subscription means your giftee will have the flexibility to choose how and when they want to get on the mat from the comfort of their own home.

Glo yoga subscription, $24/month

Yoga that fits around your giftee's schedule. Credit: Getty Images

A smart stress-relief ball

A simple stress ball isn't really substantial enough to give as a gift, but a smart stress ball has exactly the kind of quirky intrigue and novelty that makes it a perfect present. The "Smart Squeeze" measures your squeeze with an accompanying app and even purports to help you build grip strength.

Smart Squeeze stress-relief ball, $50

Monitor just how much stress you're squeezing out. Credit: Roshy and Saket

A de-stress wearable

This device takes biometric wearables to the next level by reducing stress through scientifically proven touch therapy. The Apollo is a wearable you put on your wrist or ankle to provide "silent, soothing vibrations" designed to calm your nervous system, which has a direct role in the physical response to stress. It also tracks heart-rate variability, so you can keep track of your stress melting away.

Apollo wearable, $399

Get a wearable that does more by reducing stress. Credit: Apollo

Calming face mask, shower bomb, calming patches

Give the gift of a spa-like experience with soothing bath and beauty products. Gather up a bunch of your favorites into one care package, or dole them out individually. We're especially interested in the calming patches that are infused with ashwagandha, passionflower, ginger root, and other calming ingredients that you can stick on your body for relaxation on the go.

Kiehl's calendula petal-infused calming mask, $45

Lush Twilight lavender bath bomb, $8.25

The Good Patch Relax patches, $23.98

Slap on one of these babies whether you're traveling or working. Credit: The Good Patch

A massage gun

If you're dealing with tech neck, or feeling achey from a restless sleep, work out some of that physical tension with a massage gun. Mashable rounded up the best massage guns out there. Spoiler alert: Theragun still reigns supreme, but there are some great less-expensive options available, too.

Theragun Pro, $499

Turonic GM5 massage gun, $159.97

The Turonic massage gun is a cheaper alternative to Theragun. Credit: Turonic

Novelty shower curtain

When you're facing a stressful day, looking at a ridiculous shower curtain as you go about your morning routine is sure to make you chuckle. And laughter is a guaranteed to relieve stress. Aww. You can find some great options on Etsy.

Ew David shower curtain, $58.88

For "Schitt's Creek" fans. Credit: Etsy / LaLumiereHome

Grab an Echo Show 8 bundled with a Kids edition for just $70

Save $154.99: As of Nov. 30, get the Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) with a free Echo Show 5 Kids (2nd gen) for $69.99 at Amazon. The complete bundle saves you 68% off their original retail prices.

The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sprint is over, but the gift shopping marathon continues. And what better gift than one that connects families no matter where they live?

Always fans of bundling their smart devices, Amazon now offers the Echo Show 8 with an Echo Show 5 Kids edition for just $69.99. That basically works out to a total of $154.99 off the original price for both smart displays, or $39.99 cheaper than if you bought them separately right now.

Both Echo Show devices are a quick way to upgrade voice calls with your family. The Echo Show 8 (2nd gen, 2021 release) features an 8-inch HD touchscreen and a 13MP camera that features auto-framing so you're always centered in video calls. Just ask Alexa to call up your contacts, or use the Echo Show 8 to look at your reminders, see real-time traffic updates, or watch and listen to content on Prime Video, Spotify, and other platforms. And it works as a great central hub to control any connected smart home devices such as security cameras or lights.

The included Echo Show 5 (2nd gen) Kids features many of the same features, but in a smaller package and with more parental controls. It has a 5.5-inch touchscreen and a 2MP camera with a built-in shutter to ensure privacy. Kids can ask Alexa to play videos, music, and audiobooks, or answer your standard homework questions. But parents still get the option to set timers for watching videos, view activity on the parental dashboard, and block shopping to guarantee no surprise purchases.

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'That '90s Show' teaser is a nostalgic blast from the past

The Forman basement in Point Place, Wisconsin, is back in business in Netflix's That '90s Show, the sequel series to the classic sitcom That '70s Show.

That '90s Show's first teaser sees the return of some familiar That '70s Show faces, like Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp as Red and Kitty Forman. It also introduces a new generation of teenagers including Leia Forman (Callie Haverda), Eric and Donna's daughter. As she searches for adventure while staying with her grandparents, Leia finds a pack of friends to call her own — and to get up to all sorts of mischief with.

That '90s Show hits Netflix Jan. 19.

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Best Cyber Monday deals under $25, including a $15 iced coffee maker

Save some serious cash with these Cyber Monday deals under $25: 

• BEST SMART DEVICE DEAL UNDER $25: Save energy with a four-pack of Kasa Smart Plug Minis — $22.99 $29.99 (save $7)

• BEST KITCHEN DEAL UNDER $25: Become an at-home barista with the Gourmia Iced Coffee Maker — $15 $25 (save $10) 

• BEST TOY DEAL UNDER $25: The Tytan Magnetic Learning Tiles (60-piece set) is designed to help children learn through play — $20 $39.99 (save $19.99) 

The holidays are stressful. Between traveling, hosting get-togethers, visiting extended family, and decorating, finding perfect yet affordable gifts can be a challenge. Thankfully, we have Cyber Monday to help alleviate some of the pressure. From smart devices to kitchen gadgets, you can find a number of gift-worthy items on sale today. 

Keep your wallet (and your giftees) happy with our top picks for Cyber Monday deals under $25.

Best smart device deal under $25 

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Our pick: Kasa Smart Plug Minis (opens in a new tab)

$22.99 at Amazon (save $7)

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Why we like it 

The Kasa Smart Plug Mini features voice control integrations compatible with Alexa and Google Home Assistant, scheduling options (e.g., timer or countdown schedules to auto turn on or off your smart plug), and smart outlet control via the Kasa app. Get one for $12.99 or a four-pack for $22.99.

More smart device deals under $25 

• Echo Dot (3rd Gen) — $14.99 $39.99 (save $25)

• Teckin Smart Light Switch — $17.99 $19.99 (save $2)

• Outdoor Smart Plug — $19.99 $23.99 (save $4)

• All-New Echo Dot (5th Gen) — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)

Best kitchen deal under $25 

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Our pick: Gourmia Iced Coffee Maker (opens in a new tab)

$15 at Walmart (save $10)

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Why we like it 

With the Gourmia Iced Coffee Maker, you can sit back with a freshly brewed iced coffee in just four minutes. (That definitely beats waiting in line at Starbucks!) This device is simple to use and includes a 25-ounce double-walled tumbler, straw, and measuring scoop. Plus, it has a reusable filter — so you’re not just saving money, you’re saving the environment too.

More kitchen deals under $25 

• Etekcity Kitchen Bowl Scale — $14.98 $16.99 (save $2.01)

• TableCraft Cast Iron Mini — $17.42 $18.72 (save $1.30)

• Vayepro Electric Hot Plate — $17.75 $20.99 (save $3.24)

• COSORI Electric Kettle — $23.78 $27.99 (save $4.21)

• Cuisinart Juicer with Carafe (refurbished) — $24.99 $39.95 (save $14.96)
  

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Our pick: Tytan Magnetic Learning Tiles (60-piece set) (opens in a new tab)

$20 at Walmart (save $19.99)

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Why we like it 

Magnetic learning tiles can be expensive, so you better grab this deal while you can. This Tytan Magnetic Learning Tiles set includes 60 pieces and unlimited possibilities. The set also includes a wheeled vehicle base so you and your little elf can build and design moveable, 3D creations. 

More toy deals under $25 

• Heroes Of Goo Jit Zu Marvel Supagoo Hero Pack — $15 $28.49 (save $13.49)

• TenFans Busy Board — $16.74 $19.70 (save $2.96)

• ToyVelt Punching Bag Boxing Set — $19.97 $29.97 (save $10)

• ArtCreativity bubble leaf blower — $19.97 $24.75 (save $4.78)

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'Babylon' trailer exposes the wild side of Hollywood glamor

In Babylon’s kooky trailer, Damien Chazelle reimagines 1920s Hollywood as a place where quite literally anything goes. (And yes, whatever you’re thinking, that too.)

In the unbridled drama starring Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Diego Calva, big dreams meet big egos, colliding in an intense and action-filled affair. Desperation reeks through the screen, as the early cinema's aspiring stars reach heights never before seen — but nowhere to go but rock bottom.

With nothing to lose and everything to gain, shoot-outs, underground taverns, and alligator wrangling become the status quo in this escapade-packed depiction of this heady time in Hollywood.

The flashy film also stars Jean Smart, Jovan Adepo, Li Jun Li, and Tobey McGuire.

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Attention, DIYers: Amazon has the very best Cyber Monday deals on Cricut machines and bundles

Here's a quick look at the best Cyber Monday Cricut deals:

• BEST CRICUT MACHINE DEAL: Cricut Explore Air 2 — $169 $249.99 (save $119.99) + free $20 Amazon.com promotional credit

• BEST CRICUT BUNDLE DEAL: Cricut Maker 3 & Digital Content Library Bundle — $379 $439.99 (save $60.99)

Homemade holiday gifts used to be associated with middle-school art classes. (We know your mom still has that macaroni ornament you made when you were 10.) But thanks to Cricut machine renaissance in the late 2010s, it's extremely easy for today's casual hobbyists and DIYers to craft custom presents that look like they were made by professionals.

Cricut is running a Cyber Monday sale on its electric cutting machines, bundles, and accessories this weekend, but bargain hunters should do their shopping on Amazon instead — the retail giant is matching and often beating many of the brand's offers as part of its own Cyber Monday event. We'll use the Cricut Basic Tool set as an example, which normally retails for $26.99: It was $13.49 on Cricut.com and $9.79 on Amazon at the time of writing.

Below, we've rounded up a selection of the very best Cyber Monday Cricut deals on Amazon. (Not sure which Cricut machine is right for you? Take this quiz.)

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Our pick: Cricut Explore Air 2 (opens in a new tab)

$169 on Amazon (save $119.99) + free $20 promotional credit

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Why we like it

Featuring built-in storage and Bluetooth connectivity, the mid-range Cricut Explore Air 2 can cut over 100 different types of materials — everything from from glitter paper to leather. Amazon matches and one-ups Cricut.com's $169 Cyber Monday pricing (down from $249.99) with the addition of $20 in free promotional credit, which will get applied to your Amazon account 30 days after it ships.

More Cricut machine deals

• Cricut EasyPress Mini — $39 $69 (save $30)

• Cricut EasyPress 2 (9-inch x 9-inch) — $99 $189 (save $90)

• Cricut EasyPress 2 (12-inch x 10-inch) — $141.55 $239 (save $97.45) with coupon

• Cricut Hat Press — $129 $149.99 (save $20.99)

• Cricut Mug Press — $149 $199 (save $50)

• Cricut Explore 3 — $279 $319 (save $40)

• Cricut Autopress — $799 $999 (save $200)

Cricut bundle deals

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Our pick: Cricut Maker 3 & Digital Content Library Bundle (opens in a new tab)

$379 on Amazon (save $60.99)

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Why we like it

The Cricut Maker 3 is billed as "the ultimate smart cutting machine," with 13 tools, double the cutting speed, and ten times the cutting force of other models. It also works with over 300 materials, including Cricut's Smart Materials (which work without a cutting mat).

The machine itself is on sale for $379 (normally $429.99) at Cricut.com, Best Buy, and Amazon this Cyber Monday, but only the latter lets you bundle it with a bonus digital library of 30 images (worth $10) for the same price.

More Cricut bundle deals

• Cricut Joy & Digital Content Library Bundle — $125.30 $179 (save $53.70)

• Cricut EasyPress 2 (9-inch x 9-inch) Iron-On Starter Bundle — $167.40 $275.98 (save $108.58)

• Cricut Joy Vinyl Starter Bundle — $181.61 $243.46 (save $61.85)

• Cricut EasyPress 2 (12-inch x 10-inch) Iron-On Starter Bundle — $217.40 $325.98 (save $108.58)

• Cricut Joy Iron-On Starter Bundle — $279.56 $439.96 (save $160.40)

Cricut accessory deals

• Cricut Joy Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets (two 4.5-inch x 12-inch sheets), Triangle Brights — $5.50 $8.99 (save $3.49)

• Cricut Everyday Iron-On (three 3.7-inch x 2-foot rolls), Neon Glowstick — $6 $9.99 (save $3.99)

• Cricut Smart Paper Sticker Cardstock (ten 13-inch x 13-inch sheets), Pastels — $7.74 $15.49 (save $7.75)

• Cricut Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets (two 12-inch x 12-inch sheets), Rivers Edge — $8 $13.99 (save $5.99)

• Cricut Smart Iron-On Vinyl (13 inches by 3 feet), Ocean — $8.24 $16.49 (save $8.25)

• Cricut Infusible Ink Transfer Sheets (four 12-inch x 12-inch sheets), Rainbow Paint Splash — $9 $19.49 (save $10.49)

• Cricut Basic Tool Set — $9.79 $26.99 (save $17.20)

• Cricut Everyday Iron-On (three 12-inch x 12-inch sheets), Playday — $10.30 $16.49 (save $6.19)

• Cricut Infusible Ink Freehand Dual Marker (5-pack), Basics — $13.80 $24.99 (save $11.19)

• Cricut Foil Transfer Kit — $19.59 $39.99 (save $20.04)

• Cricut BrightPad — $48.79 $59.99 (save $11.20)

• Cricut BrightPad Go — $79 $99.99 (save $20.99)

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Court injunction saves Twitter exec from being fired

We should not have let that sink into the Twitter headquarters.

Since Elon Musk took over Twitter, the social media platform has been riddled with controversy — half of the app's top advertisers have left; no one knows what's going on with verified checkmarks; a bunch of right-wing figures were reinstated; the copyright system is messed up; so, so, so, so many people have been let go. And now, according to the Irish Times, a senior Twitter executive secured a temporary injunction from the High Court of Dublin to prevent her from getting fired.

Sinead McSweeney is Twitter's Ireland-based global vice president of public policy. She says she was locked out of her work accounts and Twitter’s Dublin office when she didn't respond to an infamous email from Musk asking employees to commit to Twitter's new "extremely hardcore" culture. If workers didn't respond "yes" to the email, they had to leave, Musk said. McSweeney didn't hit "yes" because, according to The Times, the email didn't explain what Musk's expectations were for the employees who did stay and the severance package didn't meet her "contractual entitlements." She received an email confirming her apparent "voluntary resignation" on Nov. 18. 

According to the Irish Times, the company told her she had accepted an exit package by not responding, but McSweeney said she didn't resign. Either way, she's being treated as if she no longer works for Twitter, which is an odd thing to do to someone who is pretty sure she still works for Twitter.

McSweeney is still, reasonably, a bit worried about the "mixed messages" she's been receiving from Musk. After receiving the solicitors' letter, Twitter's lawyers said her IT systems would be restored. That has not happened. She says she feels "unable to work" and feels like she is in "no man's land" in relation to her employment. 

On Friday, a judge granted McSweeney's injunction which prevents her from being fired but doesn't reinstate her employment. The court will revisit her case next week.

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Shop small this Small Business Saturday

Here are the best deals for Small Business Saturday 2022:

• BEST FOR UNIQUE GIFTS: Save up to 60% on handmade gifts and more at Etsy

• BEST FOR HOME COOKS: Save 20% on colorful ceramic cookware from Caraway (available sitewide and at Amazon)

• BEST FOR PET PARENTS: Petcube Cam Indoor Pet and Security Camera — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

• BEST FOR BEAUTY REST: Slip Silk Queen Pillowcase — $71.20 $89.99 (save $18.79)

The name of the game on Black Friday might be shopping from mega-retailers like Walmart and Target, but supporting small businesses is the way to go on Small Business Saturday.

Now that Black Friday is over (although plenty of deals are still live) and Cyber Monday hasn't quite started across all the big retailers yet, we've rounded up some of the best deals to shop from small businesses. Plenty of small businesses also sell from Amazon in addition to their DTC sites and even brick-and-mortar stores, so you can enjoy the fast, reliable shipping you're used to while also shopping small.

Here are a few different categories to shop small directly from Amazon this holiday season:

• Home and kitchen

• Jewelry

• Toys and games

• Handmade goods

• Beauty and personal care

• Pet supplies

• Electronics

• Clothing

And now for a few of our favorite Small Biz Saturday deals:

Best for pet parents

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Our pick: Petcube Cam Indoor Pet and Security Camera (opens in a new tab)

$29.99 at Amazon (save $20)

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Why we like it

Leaving your precious pet at home can be nerve-wracking, especially if they're a menace who's always getting into things. Keep an eye on them while you're away with this Petcube pet camera. It features two-way audio and video, real-time alerts, and night vision, so you can check on your furry friend any time of day or night. As of Nov. 26, it's also discounted by $20.

Best for beauty rest

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Our pick: Slip Silk Queen Pillowcase (opens in a new tab)

$71.20 at Amazon (save $18.79)

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One of our favorite gift items, a silk pillowcase is a great unexpected gift for anyone who's into skincare or haircare. Silk pillowcases are known for absorbing less of your skin's moisture, and won't cause hair tangles through the night. You should definitely scoop one up for the beauty guru in your life.

More Small Business Saturday deals

• Etsy — Save up to 60% on handmade gifts and more

• Girlfriend Collective — Save 40% sitewide on eco-friendly athleisure and get a free gift

• Thousand Fell — Get 30% off eco-friendly shoes, plus get a free hat

• Caraway cookware — Save 20% on beautiful ceramic cookware, sitewide and at Amazon

• Great Jones — Score up to 50% off stylish cookware and bakeware

• Atlas Coffee Club — Get your first bag of coffee free, plus up to $55 off gifts

• Bokksu — Score an $80 gift card plus free gifts with your first purchase of this Japanese snack box subscription

• Birthdate Candles — Save up to 50% on these astrology-based personalized candles

• The Sill — Save up to 45% on plants, accessories, and gift bundles

• Bloomscape — Save 25% on select plants with code THANKYOU

• Nisolo — Take 30% off leather shoes and accessories sitewide with code GIFTS30

• Machete — Save 20% sitewide on earrings, hair accessories, and more

• Nadaam — Save 40% on cashmere sweaters and more with code BLACKFRIDAY40

• Fable Pets — Save up to 35% on trendy dog gear with code HOLIDAY2022

• Wild One — Save 30% off dog leashes, harnesses, and more sitewide, plus score a free gift with any purchase

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Best Amazon Cyber Monday 2022 deals: Yup, they've started already

UPDATE: Nov. 26, 2022, 12:20 p.m. EST This post has been updated with new Black Friday deals on Amazon and the latest information about its upcoming Cyber Monday sale. Here's a quick peek at some highlights:

• BEST ECHO DEAL: Echo Dot (5th Gen) — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25) + free Philips Hue smart bulb

• BEST FIRE TV DEAL: Amazon Fire TV 50-inch 4-Series 4K Smart TV — $249.99 $469.99 (save $220)

• BEST ROBOT VACUUM DEAL: eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid — $319.99 $649.99 (save $330)

• BEST HEADPHONE DEAL: Sony WH-XB910N — $123 $249.99 (save $126.99) + free 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited subscription

• BEST APPLE DEAL: 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) — $79.99 $179 (save $99.01)

• BEST GAMING DEAL: PlayStation PULSE 3D Wireless Headset — $69 $99.99 (save $30.99)

• BEST FITNESS DEAL: Peloton Bike — $1,145 $1,445 (save $300)

• BEST KITCHEN DEAL: Ninja SP101 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer Countertop Oven — $127.49 $239.99 (save $112.50 with on-page coupon)

Amazon has been working in overdrive these past few months. Earlier in October, the retail giant's second Prime event (aka the Prime Early Access Sale) brought us record lows — and possibly some of the best deals of the season — on TVs, Pelotons, robot vacuums, MacBooks, and more. It also invited competing sales from Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and Bed, Bath, & Beyond, kicking off the holiday shopping season earlier than ever before.

Will the hype translate to especially good Cyber Monday deals on Amazon? We'll find out very soon.

Are Amazon Black Friday deals better than Cyber Monday?

So Black Friday ends on Nov. 25, we have the weekend to rest, and then the Cyber Monday madness begins, right?

Not quite. In line with their the-calendar-by-which-we-all-organize-our-lives-to-have-a-functioning-society-is-but-a-suggestion approach, Amazon's Cyber Monday sale will start on Saturday, Nov. 26, and run through Monday, Nov. 29. Yes, Monday is Saturday, Sunday, and Monday this year. Very normal.

But the question is whether there will be better sales when we make the switch. It's hard to say definitively, but if we're going based on sheer volume of stuff on sale, then yup, Cyber Monday is better — for Amazon, at least. Amazon's Cyber Monday sale includes a hefty portion of Black Friday deals that are still on sale, plus a heavy drop of new deals on Saturday morning.

We've pulled some of our favorite official Cyber Monday deals at Amazon that we hadn't seen in the Black Friday lineup. Note: Any newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while deals with a strikeout were either sold out or expired at the time of writing. Anything marked with a 🔥 has dropped to an all-time low price.

• Original Peleton Bike — $1,145 $1,445 (save $300) ✨

• T-fal Digital Air Fryer and Grill Combo (4.4-quart) — $65 $129.99 (save $64.99) ✨

• T-fal Easy Fry XXL Air Fryer and Grill Combo (5.9-quart) — $75 $149.99 (save $74.99) ✨

• Ninja CP307 Hot and Cold Brewed System — $139.99 $199.99 (save $60) ✨

• Ninja K32014 Foodi NeverDull Premium Knife System — $179.99 $299.99 (save $120) ✨

• Cuisinart Panini Press and Griddler — $69.97 $99.95 (save $29.98) ✨

• Vitamix Explorian Blender — $189.95 $378.97 (save $189.02) ✨

• Vitamix 5200 Blender — $299.95 $549.95 (save $250.04) ✨

• Vitamix A3300 Ascent Series Smart Blender — $299.95 $549.95 (save $250.04) ✨

• Coway Airmega AP-1512HH HEPA Air Purifier — $133.13 $229.99 (save $98.86) ✨

• Coway Airmega 300S App-Enabled HEPA Air Purifier — $290.64 $415.20 (save $124.56) ✨

• LG 34-inch UltraWide QHD Curved Monitor — $339.99 $469.99 (save $130) ✨

• JBL Boombox 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker — $299.95 $499.95 (save $150) ✨

• HyperX QuadCast S RGB USB Condenser Microphone — $119.99 $159.99 (save $40) ✨

• HyperX Alloy Origins 60 Mechanical Keyboard — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40) ✨

• HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50) ✨

• HyperX Pulsefire Haste Gaming Mouse — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25) ✨

• Solo Stove Ranger 2.0 Smokeless Fire Pit — $214.99 $299.99 (save $85 with on-page coupon) ✨

• Up to 40% off Amazon eero mesh WiFi systems ✨

• Up to 40% off All-Clad D3 and D5 stainless steel cookware ✨

• Up to 56% off Samsonite hardside luggage ✨

• Up to 42% off Crocs ✨

• Up to 71% off area rugs from Safavieh, nULOOM, and more ✨

• Up to 63% off toys from PAW Patrol, Gabby's Dollhouse, Blues Clues and You, Disney, and more ✨

Now, onto our favorite Black Friday deals from Amazon that are participating in the switch to Cyber Monday. (Spoiler alert: It's basically all of them.)

Best TV deals

• Amazon Fire TV 43-inch 4-Series 4K Smart TV — $229.99 $369.99 (save $140) 🔥

• Amazon Fire TV 50-inch 4-Series 4K Smart TV — $249.99 $469.99 (save $220) 🔥

• Amazon Fire TV 55-inch 4-Series 4K Smart TV — $299.99 $519.99 (save $220)

• Amazon Fire TV 43-inch Omni Series 4K Smart TV — $329.99 $409.99 (save $80)

• Amazon Fire TV 50-inch Omni Series 4K Smart TV — $399.99 $509.99 (save $110)

• Amazon Fire TV 55-inch Omni Series 4K Smart TV — $449.99 $559.99 (save $110)

• Insignia 50-inch F30 Series 4K Fire TV — $249.99 $399.99 (save $150)

• LG 65-inch C1 Series OLED TV — $1,646.99 $2,499.99 (save $853)

• LG 65-inch C2 Series evo OLED TV — $1,696.99 $2,499.99 (save $803) 🔥

• LG 65-inch G2 Series OLED TV — $2,196.99 $2,999.99 (save $803) 🔥

• Samsung 43-inch Neo QLED 4K QN90B TV — $997.99 $1,199.99 (save $202) 🔥

• Samsung 75-inch Q60B QLED 4K Smart TV — $997.99 $1,399.99 (save $402) 🔥

• Samsung 55-inch LS03B The Frame Smart TV — $997.99 $1,499.99 (save $502) 🔥

• Samsung 65-inch Q80B QLED 4K Smart TV — $997.99 $1,499.99 (save $502) 🔥

• Samsung 55-inch Neo QLED 4K QN90B TV — $1,297.99 $1,699.99 (save $402) 🔥

• Samsung 65-inch NEO QLED 4K QN90B TV — $1,497.99 $2,297.99 (save $800) 🔥

• Samsung 65-inch S95B OLED 4K Smart TV — $1,797.99 $2,799.99 (save $1,002)

• Sony 65-inch X80K 4K HDR LED TV — $698 $999.99 (save $301.99) 🔥

• Sony 65-inch X85K 4K HDR LED TV — $798 $1,199.99 (save $401.99) 🔥

• Sony 65-inch BRAVIA XR X90K 4K HDR Full Array LED TV — $998 $1,499.99 (save $501.99) 🔥

• Sony 85-inch X85K OLED TV — $1,698 $2,799.99 (save $1,101.99) 🔥

Best Amazon device deals

Blink device deals

• Blink Mini (2-pack) — $29.99 $64.99 (save $35) 🔥

• Blink Video Doorbell — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15) 🔥

• Blink Video Doorbell System + Sync Module 2 — $54.98 $84.98 (save $30) 🔥

Echo device deals

• Echo Dot (3rd Gen) — $14.99 $39.99 (save $25) 🔥

• Echo Auto (1st Gen) — $14.99 $49.99 (save $35) 🔥

• Echo Dot (5th Gen) — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25) + free Philips Hue smart bulb 🔥

• Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen) — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30) 🔥

• Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) — $34.99 $84.99 (save $50) 🔥

• Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) + free Philips Hue smart bulbs (2-pack) 🔥

• Echo Show 5 Kids (2nd Gen) — $39.99 $94.99 (save $55) 🔥

• Echo (4th Gen) — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50) + free Philips Hue smart bulb 🔥

• Echo Show 8 (1st Gen) — $54.99 $109.99 (save $55) + free 6-month Amazon Music Unlimited subscription 🔥

• Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) — $69.99 $129.99 (save $60) 🔥

• Echo Buds (2nd Gen) with wireless charging case — $89.99 $139.99 (save $50) 🔥

• Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80) 🔥

• Echo Show 15 — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80) 🔥

Fire tablet deals

• Fire 7 (16GB) — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) 🔥

• Fire HD 8 (32GB) — $44.99 $89.99 (save $45) 🔥

• Fire HD 8 Plus (32GB) — $54.99 $109.99 (save $55) 🔥

• Fire 7 Kids (16GB) — $54.99 $109.99 (save $55) 🔥

• Fire HD 10 (32GB) — $74.99 $149.99 (save $75) 🔥

• Fire HD 8 Kids (32GB) — $79.99 $149.99 (save $70) 🔥

• Fire HD 8 Kids Pro — $79.99 $149.99 (save $70) 🔥

• Fire HD 10 Plus (32GB) — $104.99 $179.99 (save $75) 🔥

• Fire HD 10 Kids — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80) 🔥

• Fire HD 10 Kids Pro — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80) 🔥

Fire TV deals

• Fire TV Stick Lite — $14.99 $29.99 (save $15) 🔥

• Fire TV Stick — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20) 🔥

• Fire TV Stick 4K — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25) 🔥

• Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $39.99 $54.99 (save $15) 🔥

• Fire TV Cube (1st Gen) — $59.99 $119.99 (save $60) 🔥

• Fire TV Stick 4K and Luna Controller bundle — $94.98 $119.98 (save $25)

• Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Luna Controller bundle — $104.98 $124.98 (save $20)

Halo device deals

• Halo View — $34.99 $79.99 (save $45) 🔥

Kindle deals

• Kindle Paperwhite (8 GB) — $94.99 $139.99 (save $45) + free 3-month Kindle Unlimited subscription 🔥

• Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50) + free 3-month Kindle Unlimited subscription 🔥

• Kindle Paperwhite Kids (8 GB) — $104.99 $159.99 (save $55) 🔥

• Kindle Paperwhite Kids (16 GB) — $114.99 $169.99 (save $55) 🔥

• Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition — $129.99 $189.99 (save $60) + free 3-month Kindle Unlimited subscription 🔥

• Kindle Oasis (8GB) — $164.99 $249.99 (save $85) + free 3-month Kindle Unlimited subscription 🔥

• Kindle Oasis (32GB) — $184.99 $279.99 (save $95) + free 3-month Kindle Unlimited subscription 🔥

Best robot vacuum deals

• Eufy 11s — $125.99 $229 (save $103.01)

• Shark Ion Robot AV753 — $149.99 $229.99 (save $80) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba 694 — $179 $274.99 (save $95.99)

• iRobot Roomba i3 Evo — $229 $349.99 (save $120.99) 🔥

• Dreametech L10 Pro — $229.99 $489.99 (save $260 with on-page coupon) 🔥

• Yeedi Vac Max — $239.99 $349.99 (save $110)

• Samsung Jet Bot — $249 $599 (save $350)

• Neato Robotics D9 — $297.49 $499.99 (save $202.50) 🔥✨

• Shark AI Ultra Robot Self-Empty XL — $299 $599 (save $300) 🔥

• eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid — $319.99 $649.99 (save $330) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba i3+ Evo — $349 $549.99 (save $200.99) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba j7 — $349 $599.99 (save $250.99) 🔥

• eufy RoboVac X8 — $349.99 $499.99 (save $150 with on-page coupon) 🔥

• eufy RoboVac L35 Hybrid+ — $399.99 $549.99 (save $150 with on-page coupon) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba j7+ — $579.99 $799.99 (save $220) 🔥

• Roborock Q7 Max+ — $599.99 $869.99 (save $270) 🔥

• Roborock S7 MaxV — $639.99 $859.99 (save $220) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ — $899 $1,099 (save $200.99) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba s9+ and Braava Jet m6 bundle — $1,149 $1,599.99 (save $450.99)

Best laptop and Chromebook deals

For MacBook deals, scroll down to the "Apple" section.

• Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i (Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) — $299.99 $429.99 (save $130)

• Samsung 13.3-inch Galaxy Book2 Pro (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $749.99 $1,099.99 (save $350) 🔥

• Samsung 15.6-inch Galaxy Book2 Pro (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $899.99 $1,249.99 (save $350) 🔥

• Samsung 15.6-inch Galaxy Book2 Pro (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,049.99 $1,449.99 (save $400) 🔥

• ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (Intel Core i7-11800H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe SSD) — $1,149.99 $1,399.99 (save $205)

• Razer Blade Stealth 13 Ultrabook (Intel Quad Core i7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,399.99 $1,999.99 (save $600) 🔥

• LG gram (Intel i7 1260P, NVIDIA GeForce RTX2050, 32GB RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD) — $1,899 $2,299.99 (save $400.99) 🔥

Best wireless headphone and earbud deals

For AirPod and Beats deals, scroll down to the "Apple" section.

• JBL Tune 510BT — $24.95 $49.95 (save $25) 🔥

• JBL Tune 230NC Earbuds — $49.95 $99.95 (save $50) 🔥

• Google Pixel Buds A-Series — $64 $99 (save $35) 🔥

• Sony WHCH710N — $68 $149.99 (save $81.99) 🔥

• JBL Live 650BTNC — $89.99 $199.95 (save $109.96)

• Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 — $91.97 $149.99 (save $58.02)

• Sony WH-XB910N — $123 $249.99 (save $126.99) + free 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited subscription 🔥✨

• Google Pixel Buds Pro — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50) 🔥

• Sony WF-1000XM4 — $178 $279.99 (save $101.99) + free 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited subscription 🔥

• Sony WH-1000XM4 — $228 $249 (save $121.99) + free 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited subscription 🔥

• Bose QuietComfort 45 — $249 $329 (save $80) 🔥

• Sony WH-1000XM5 — $348 $399 (save $51.99) + free 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited subscription 🔥

Best Apple deals

• Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) — $89 $129 (save $40) 🔥

• AirPods (3rd Gen) with Lightning Charging Case — $159.99 $169 (save $9.01)

• AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) — $199.99 $249 (save $49.01) 🔥

• AirPods Max — $449 $549 (save $100)

• Beats Studio Buds — $99 $149.95 (save $50.95)

• Beats Solo3 — $99 $199.95 (save $100.95)

• Beats Studio3 — $149.95 $349.95 (save $200) 🔥

• Beats Fit Pro — $159.95 $199.95 (save $40) 🔥

• Powerbeats Pro — $149.95 $249.95 (save $100) 🔥

• 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) — $79.99 $179 (save $99.01) 🔥

• 2021 Apple TV 4K (64GB) — $99.99 $199 (save $99.01) 🔥

• 2022 Apple TV 4K (WiFi, 64GB) — $124.98 $129 (save $4.02) 🔥

• 2022 Apple TV 4K (WiFi + Ethernet, 128GB) — $144.90 $149 (save $4.01) 🔥

• 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) — $399.99 $499 (save $99.01) 🔥

• 2021 iPad Mini (WiFi, 256GB) — $549.99 $649 (save $99.01)

• 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 64GB) — $519.99 $599 (save $79.99) 🔥

• 2022 iPad Air (WiFi, 256GB) — $679 $749 (save $70)

• 2022 11-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 128GB) — $749 $799 (save $50) 🔥

• 2022 11-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 256GB) — $869 $899 (save $30) 🔥

• 2022 12.9-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 128GB) — $999 $1,099 (save $100) 🔥

• 2022 12.9-inch iPad Pro (WiFi, 256GB) — $1,099 $1,199 (save $100) 🔥

• 2020 MacBook Air (M1 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799 $999 (save $200) 🔥

• 2022 13-inch MacBook Pro (M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 (save $150)

• 2022 MacBook Air (M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349.99 $1,499 (save $99.01) 🔥

• 2021 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,599 $1,999 (save $400) 🔥

• 2021 14-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,099 $2,499 (save $400) 🔥

• 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,179.83 $2,499 (save $319.17)

• 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,299 $2,699 (save $400) 🔥

Best gaming deals

• God of War (PlayStation 4) — $9 $19.99 (save $10.99)

• The Last of Us Part II (PlayStation 4) — $9.99 $39.99 (save $30) 🔥

• Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy (Xbox and PlayStation) — $14.99 $59.99 (save $45) 🔥

• Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PlayStation 5) — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30) 🔥

• Stray (PlayStation 5) — $29 $39.99 (save $10.99) 🔥

• Returnal (PlayStation 5) — $29 $69.99 (save $40.99) 🔥

• NBA 2K23 (Xbox and PlayStation) — $29.99 $69.99 (save $40) 🔥

• Turtle Beach Recon 200 Gen 2 — $34.95 $59.95 (save $25) 🔥

• Sonic Frontiers (PlayStation 5) — $35 $59.99 (save $24.99) 🔥

• Horizon Forbidden West (PlayStation 5) — $35 $69.99 (save $34.99) 🔥

• Gotham Knights (Xbox and PlayStation) — $41.99 $69.99 (save $28) + free digital comic 🔥

• Turtle Beach Recon 500 — $44.95 $79.95 (save $35)

• PlayStation DualSense Wireless Controller — $49 $69.99 (save $20.99) 🔥

• The Last of Us Part I (PlayStation 5) — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20) 🔥

• Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (Nintendo Switch) — $59.99 + free $10 Amazon gift card

• PlayStation PULSE 3D Wireless Headset — $69 $99.99 (save $30.99) 🔥

• Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX — $89.95 $129.99 (save $40.04) 🔥

• ASTRO A40 TR Headset — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50) 🔥

• Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX — $139.95 $199.99 (save $60.04) 🔥

• Logitech G92 Driving Force Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals (for PlayStation) — $199.99 $399.99 (save $200)

• Logitech G920 Driving Force Racing Wheel and Floor Pedals (for Xbox and PC) — $199.99 $399.99 (save $200)

• Meta Quest 2 Resident Evil 4 bundle with Beat Saber (128 GB) — $349.99 $399.99 (save $50) 🔥

Best beauty tech deals

• Revlon One-Step Volumizer Enhanced 1.0 — $29.99 $60 (save $30.01)

• Chi Original Ceramic Flat Iron — $52.98 $99.98 (save $47)

• Chi Spin N Curl —$55 $109.99 (save $54.69) 🔥

• Revlon One-Step Volumizer PLUS 2.0 — $45.99 $69.99 (save $24)

• T3 AireBrush Duo Hot Air Blow Dry Brush — $132.99 $189.99 (save $57) 🔥

• T3 Featherweight StylePlus — $175 $250 (save $75) 🔥

Best fitness deals

• Bowflex SelectTech 840 Kettlebell —  $119 $199 (save $80) + free 1-Year JRNY membership

• Bowflex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells — $349 $549 (save $200) + free 1-Year JRNY membership

• Schwinn IC4 Bike — $799 $999 (save $200)

• Peloton Bike — $1,145 $1,445 (save $300) 🔥

Best kitchen deals

• Magic Bullet Blender (11-piece set) — $25.49 $39.88 (save $14.39 with on-page coupon)

• Keurig K-Mini — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50) 🔥

• Dash Aircrisp Pro Digital Air Fryer + Oven Cooker (3 quarts) — $63.70 $99.99 (save $36.29)

• Nespresso Aeroccino3 Milk Frother — $67.50 $99.99 (save $31.50)

• Instant Solo — $69.95 $119.99 (save $50.04) 🔥

• Instant Pot Duo Plus (6 quarts) — $79.95 $149.95 (save $70) 🔥

• Instant Cold Brew Coffee Maker — $79.99 $99.95 (save $19.96) 🔥

• Keurig K-Supreme — $79.99 $159.99 (save $80)

• Ninja AF101 Air Fryer (4 quarts) — $89.95 $129.99 (save $40.04)

• Instant Vortex Plus (10 quarts) — $99.95 $149.99 (save $50.04)

• Instant Pot Pro (6 quarts) — $99.95 $169.99 (save $70.04)

• NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Blender Combo — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50)

• Keurig K-Duo — $99.99 $189.99 (save $90) 🔥

• Instant Pot Ultra (6 quarts) — $101.05 $139.99 (save $38.04)

• Keurig K-Elite — $119.99 $189.99 (save $70)

• Ninja SP101 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer Countertop Oven — $127.49 $239.99 (save $112.50 with on-page coupon) 🔥

• Ninja Foodi SS351 Power Blender and Processor System — $129.95 $199.99 (save $70.04) 🔥

• Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer (5 quarts) — $129.99 $169.99 (save $40)

• Instant Precision Dutch Oven (6 quarts) — $149.95 $229.99 (save $80.04)

• Ninja Foodi OL501 14-in-1 Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer — $150 $279.99 (save $129.99)

• Breville Compact Smart Oven — $151.95 $229.95 (save $78)

• Ninja Foodi AG301 5-in-1 Indoor Grill and Air Fryer — $169.95 $229.99 (save $60.04)

• Ninja Foodi IG651 7-in-1 XL Pro Indoor Griddle and Air Fryer — $219.99 $369.99 (save $150) 🔥

• Breville Smart Oven Pro — $223.95 $349.95 (save $126)

• Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro — $319.95 $499.99 (save $180)

• GE Profile Opal Nugget Ice Maker — $399 $529 (save $130)

• GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker with Side Tank — $529 $649 (save $120) 🔥