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The Verge’s guide to Black Friday 2026

With the proper playbook, you can cut your holiday spending and become a true deal-hunting maestro.

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Whether you’re hoping to finally upgrade your TV or simply get a head start on your holiday shopping, Black Friday still offers one of the best opportunities to save on the gadgets we prize most at The Verge. From wireless earbuds and smartwatches to robot vacuums and the latest gaming gear, retailers have already begun offering discounts across a wide swath of electronics, with more expected to drop as we approach the big day on November 27th. Love it or hate it, what once was a singular shopping day is now a drawn-out, monthlong affair.

But with hundreds of thousands of items on sale, figuring out which deals are actually worth your time (and cold, hard cash) is easier said than done. Fortunately, to help you navigate another tariff-riddled shopping season, we’ve compiled all our Black Friday coverage in one place. Here, you’ll find the best deals we’ve spotted on our favorite gadgets, along with tips for making the most of your money. We’ll also be updating this page regularly in the weeks leading up to the holiday so you can keep up with the latest discounts as they arrive.

Here are the shipping and return policies for all the big-name retailers

We’ve read the fine print and rounded up the policies for each major retailer to make things simpler.

Brad Bourque and Sheena Vasani
How to shop like a pro during Black Friday and Cyber Monday

The annual deal extravaganza can be overwhelming, but the right tool and a little patience can help you score big.

Cameron Faulkner
Here are the price-matching policies for Best Buy, Walmart, and others

With Black Friday approaching, we’re here to let you know which retailers will go the extra mile on your behalf.

Sheena Vasani
We’re giving away a bag filled with almost $900 worth of tech for Black Friday

As holiday shopping ramps up this month, one lucky reader will win a big gift from yours truly.

Cameron Faulkner
Here’s when the Black Friday sales start at Walmart, Target, and other retailers

Black Friday is just around the corner, and the early sales are about to begin.

Sheena Vasani
Here are the shipping and return policies for all the big-name retailers

We’ve read the fine print and rounded up the policies for each major retailer to make things simpler.

Brad Bourque and Sheena Vasani
How to shop like a pro during Black Friday and Cyber Monday

The annual deal extravaganza can be overwhelming, but the right tool and a little patience can help you score big.

Cameron Faulkner
Here are the price-matching policies for Best Buy, Walmart, and others

With Black Friday approaching, we’re here to let you know which retailers will go the extra mile on your behalf.

Sheena Vasani
We’re giving away a bag filled with almost $900 worth of tech for Black Friday

As holiday shopping ramps up this month, one lucky reader will win a big gift from yours truly.

Cameron Faulkner
Here’s when the Black Friday sales start at Walmart, Target, and other retailers

Black Friday is just around the corner, and the early sales are about to begin.

Sheena Vasani