As the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season, Black Friday is always a busy day for retailers and online shoppers alike. This year, Google has kicked off the festivities early with some great deals on its products. Lenovo has also got things started early with discounts on a variety of laptops and tablets. And if you’re looking for something special, be sure to check out Apple’s online store. There are always some great deals to be had there. Of course, Black Friday isn’t just about big-name retailers; there are plenty of small businesses that offer amazing deals as well. So whether you’re looking for clothes, electronics, or home goods, there’s sure to be something for you on Black Friday 2017. ..

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) For $49.99 ($50 Off)

Ever since Google bought up Nest nearly a decade ago, the two brands have been working synergistically together to launch fantastic smart home products, like this Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen), now down to $49.99 ($50 off). Rated by our editors as the best overall smart display for 2022, this device is affordable, powerful, it works with a wide range of apps, and it’s all tied together with intelligent Google Assistant integration.

Samsung T7 Shield Portable SSD For $89.99 ($70 Off)

This Samsung T7 Shield portable SSD has been featured in our weekly deals roundups several times now, and considering it’s the best rugged external SSD you can buy, it’s easy to see why. Now, this tough little device is even more appealing, dropping below $90 for the first time ever. At this new price, you get 1 TB of storage with up to 1,050 MB/s read/write speeds and a IP65 waterproof-rated casing.

Amazfit GTS 2 Mini Smart Watch For $69.99 ($30 Off)

The wearable market is mostly locked up by the likes of Apple, Fitbit, and Samsung, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t other contenders worthy of attention. Ranked as the best budget smartwatch of 2022, the Amazfit GTS 2 Mini Smart Watch comes packed with plenty of powerful features, like 14-day battery life, heart and health tracking capabilities, and Alexa support. Best of all, it’s now more affordable than ever at just $69.99 ($30 off).

Save Up to 70% In Lenovo’s Early Black Friday Sale

Lenovo’s getting a jumpstart on the Black Friday shopping season, and you’ve got front-row seats to the show. From today through Sunday, November 13, you can save up to 70% on some of the best Lenovo (and related) products, including Lenovo Windows laptops and Chromebooks, PC accessories, and Lenovo tablets. Some deals are limited though, so shop while the sales are hot.

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 For $699.99 ($380 Off)

While it’s easy to drop thousands on a new gaming PC, hefty prices can be a hard sell for new hobbyist or cost-conscious gamers. Luckily, there are also some affordable gaming PC options out there, as long as you know where to look. For only $699.99 ($380), you can grab this ASUS TUF Gaming A15 laptop with a buttery-smooth 144Hz display, nimble AMD Ryzen chip, capable NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, and 512GB PCIe SSD. Sure, this laptop won’t blow the doors off some of its more capable cousins, but for the price, it’s a decent buy for both hobbyists and veteran gamers on a budget.