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Black Friday is just a week away, some of the sales have already started to begin, and more will follow over the next few days. Black Friday is a great opportunity to find your favorite brands at a special rate including Nike, adidas, The North Face, Levi’s, and many more. You will also want to stay on top of our fashion guide throughout the rest of Black Friday and Cyber Monday for additional incoming sales. You’ll find a complete list of the top deals below, and be sure to give us a follow on Twitter to stay up-to-date on new and arising sales.

With the deal floodgates about to open next week, we’re now taking a look at some of the best Black Friday smart home deals. While a number of deals on gear to outfit your home are currently live, we’re also going to take a look at what to expect as we head into next week. We expect to see many device offers from popular brands such as Google and Amazon alongside deals on lighting from Philips Hue, Nanoleaf, and more. So if you’re looking to grab the perfect gift for the smart-home tech enthusiast in your life, head below the fold to peruse what is here now and what is to come.

Black Friday 2022 is now just over a week away, with LEGO’s VIP Weekend Sale closing in to kick off the Thanksgiving Week savings. Now we’re taking a look at what you can expect from the end of the month as far as the LEGO markdowns are concerned. Ranging from all-new releases and freebies to cash discounts across 2022 sets and builds slated to return come the end of the year, there are plenty of ways to put some extra LEGO under the tree or get the best value on the latest addition to your collection. Head below for a closer look at all of the best LEGO Black Friday 2022 deals.

Much like year’s past, we are tracking a number of solid Black Friday headphone deals live well ahead of Thanksgiving and the main event next week. While there is always a chance we see prices dip lower at various retailers, including Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart, those deals will likely be slight, short-lived, and hard to come by. Your best bet as always is stay locked to 9to5Toys, check out the details down below, and keep a close eye on our Twitter feed for up-to-the-minute price drops as they happen. 

All of the major Black Friday 2022 ads have dropped, and now we’re combing through the markdowns to highlight all of the best Google offers this holiday season. Following an eventful fall release cycle, there will be price cuts on all of Google’s latest gear from flagship Pixel 7/Pro smartphones to Nest smart home gear, and first-party accessories. Head below for all of the details on this year’s best Google Black Friday deals.

Black Friday starts in a little over a week, and it’s time to take a look at what some of the best deals will be in the PC gaming realm. Unlike last year, 2022 has been filled with not only in-stock components but also plenty of sales, so we can expect discounted GPUs, processors, RAM, and much more over the course of the Black Friday celebration. What else will be on sale? Keep reading down below where we breakdown the best PC gaming Black Friday deals for 2022.

The Minimoog Model D is back! After being introduced way back in 1970, the now world famous synthesizer quickly became the gold standard and served as the archetype for portable electronic instruments ever since. To say it is one of the most famous and beloved synthesizers in history almost doesn’t do it justice. In an exciting and surprising turn of events, well after production seemingly shut down for good, today Moog is announcing the return of the legend as the Minimoog Model D production kicks back into gear down in the brand’s Asheville, North Carolina factory. Head below for a closer look and more details. 

As a novice sim racer, I bounce between Assetto Corsa on my PC and Forza Horizon 5 on my Xbox Series X with my kids; having a mobile setup that doesn’t take a lot of time to configure is crucial for me to actually get some seat time in. But with the power of the Logitech Pro Wheel and Pedals, something sturdy is also critical – enter the Wheel Stand 2.0 from Next Level Racing. With tons of adjustability and solid metal construction, it’s been a dependable way for me to have a repeatable sim racing setup without sacrificing massive floor space in my studio. But it does come with a few quirks. Be sure to hit the video below to see all of the details. 

We are just about one week away from Thanksgiving now, so it’s time to detail what we can expect from the best Black Friday game deals. While the usual Black Friday ads haven’t been nearly as detailed or readily available as in years past, we do have plenty of information on what you can prepare for in the coming days, this upcoming weekend, and for the Black Friday proper next week. Head below for a closer look at the best Black Friday game deals on the way from Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox.

Black Friday 2022 will be marking something of a return to the pre-pandemic days of holiday shopping for the first time in years. But that doesn’t mean retailers aren’t going to be taking the opportunity to close down brick and mortar stores for Thanksgiving Day across the United States. We have a pretty good idea of which of the usual suspects will be keeping doors open come the holiday next week and which ones will be directing shoppers to their online storefronts. Head below for all of the details on official store closures and more to get you ready for Black Friday.

We are just over a week away from all of the Black Friday action going live, and as is tradition here at 9to5Toys, we’re rounding up all of the best price cuts to be had. Starting off with the best of the best, Apple had a busy fall with plenty of new hardware releases that are sure to be hitting all-time lows including the latest Macs, Apple Watches, iPads, and accessories. You’ll find our complete guide to the best Apple Black Friday deals down below for 2022.

While ads have been slow going this year, we have now got a look at what’s to come from Amazon, the early Walmart sale, Macy’s, and Nintendo (among others), but the GameStop Black Friday ad has finally surfaced. While we did get a good idea of what’s on the way from Nintendo and with the Xbox Series S, there haven’t been many details on pricing for Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox games, until now. Head below for a closer look at the 2022 GameStop Black Friday ad and some of the highlight offers. 

After unveiling its new game streaming lineup of gear as well as the RODECaster Pro II before that, Rode is back today with the latest version of its NT USB mic. The next-generation iteration of its popular NT-USB solution that launched years ago, Rode has upgraded, enhanced, and modernized the form factor with built-in DPS FX features in a more compact package to deliver studio-quality recording to your content creation rig. Now available for purchase, head below for more details and a closer look.

Today, TP-Link is announcing its latest home security camera with the Tapo C420. With a 2K QHD video and 4MP photo support, the latest camera from Tapo also packs full color night vision so you can see exactly what’s going on when it’s dark outside. On top of this function, the camera is weatherproof to use outside, supports a local storage option with microSD, and even packs smart AI detection and a built-in light. Sound like something you’d be interested in having in your smart home setup? Keep reading to find out more.

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• Apple’s all-new 10.9-inch iPad sees first discounts starting at $399 (Save $50)
• Apple’s all-new black Mac accessories see rare discounts: Magic Keyboard $189, more from $95
• Apple’s latest AirPods 3 hit $110 in Grade A refurb sale (Orig. $169), AirPods Pro now $135

As it tends to do at the start of every year, the LEGO Group today is announcing a new collection of Super Mario sets that will be launching come January 1. The latest wave of builds to feature our favorite video game plumber will be arriving alongside the rest of the winter wave once next year officially comes around, and today we’re getting a look at how all six of the different kits stack up.

We’re big fans of Case-Mate here at 9to5Toys, and even bigger fans of its latest release that’s hitting the scene today. Delivering 30W USB-C charging prowess to your Apple setup, the new Fuel Brites USB-C power adapter comes in one of four retro styles complete with colored translucent designs inspired by Apple’s iMac G3 with 30W GaN speeds in tow.

Now joining in on detailing its Black Friday plans, the LEGO Group today is giving us an idea of what to expect from Thanksgiving week. Headlined by an early look at its annual holiday VIP Weekend Sale to kick off the savings, you’ll be able to lock in double points on all purchases, score free gift with purchases, and more before Black Friday even rolls around.

As we inch closer to Black Friday, we now have the official Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s ad for you to peruse. As you would expect, there is a large selection of outdoor gear, holiday decor, apparel, hunting supplies, and more. You’ll even find some nice tech offerings here to outfit your boat and home with. On the apparel side of things, you’ll find big price cuts on in-house as well as name-brand options including Carhartt, Under Armour, and Columbia. We’re even tracking some discounts dropping as much as $1,300 off the normal retail pricing. Keep reading below for a closer look at the 2022 Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Black Friday ad.

As we’re combing through all of the gift guide action today from Amazon, it’s now time to take look at what the online giant has to recommend in terms of tech. Arguably the most important guide of them all, this year’s assortment of top picks are headlined by the latest from the usual suspects of Apple and Google, as well as some more interesting picks for the gamer, reading enthusiast, or overall techie on your list.

It’s that time of the year, Amazon’s 2022 gift guides are finally here. Every year, Amazon digs deep into the various categories around its site to give you a guide for the best products to check out ahead of the holidays. We’ve already taken a look at the home goods guide as well as Oprah’s Favorite Things List. Now, it’s time to check out Amazon’s 2022 Small Business Gift Guide for the best ways you can shop small with big support for the holiday season.

Oprah’s iconic Favorite Things Guide is back at Amazon and it’s full of fantastic gift ideas for everyone on your list. Oprah has ideas for the stylish, kitchen items, beauty gifts, children’s toys, tech, and even home pieces. One of the best things about it being on Amazon is that all of these items are eligible for Prime delivery and pricing in this guide starts at $15. Be sure to check out the entire guide here and you will want to check out Amazon’s new Home Gift Guide as well.

It’s now time for the 2022 Amazon Home Gift Guide. Every year ahead of ahead of the holidays and the Black Friday festivities, Amazon releases its annual gift guides, highlighting a range of products across a series of categories, and we are ready to dive into the home goods side of things. You can get a general look at everything on tap in this year’s Amazon gift guide right here and a deeper dive into the kitchen, home decor, and more down below. 

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• Apple Watch Series 8 return to all-time lows from $349 for only second time (Save $50)
• Apple’s AirPods 2 an even even better value with H1 chip and ‘Hey Siri’ at $90 (Save $39)
• Apple TV HD clearance lands at just $59 with bundled Siri Remote (New low, Save $40)

After seeing its Black Friday 2022 ad go live this morning, Amazon is now launching its annual gift guides. A bit later than we typically see, these holiday shopping guides help offer some inspiration for crossing names off your list including everything from the latest Apple gear to must-have toys, state-of-the-art kitchen appliances, and more, you’ll find a breakdown of what’s on tap this year below.

We are big fans of Elgato’s desktop control surfaces, and it just unveiled the new Stream Deck Plus. Delivering a similar series of multi-function capabilities as the previous-generation models, the plus model takes it up a notch with additional input controls and the almost Touch Bar-like display to streamline your content creation process. In most ways it is designed to take the experience of the more affordable Stream MK.2 up a notch with technical improvements across the board, and it is now available for purchase. Head below for more details and a closer look. 

Amazon has been crawling its way into the healthcare space for years now, first with the introduction of its Amazon Pharmacy service back in 2020. Since the start of the pandemic, the online giant’s offerings have only increased, and today it is announcing the next stage of its rollout. Meet Amazon Clinic, a telehealth service now available in 32 states.

Nearly a week after being leaked by 9to5Toys, today we’re getting an official look at the tallest LEGO set ever released. The new LEGO Eiffel Tower will be arriving at the end of the month as set number 10307 once it drops on Black Friday, delivering the tallest LEGO kit to date at an impressive 58-inch height that relies on an even more eye-catching number of 10,0001 pieces.

So far this month, we’ve seen quite a few Black Friday ads roll in for 2022, and now today the flyer we’ve all been waiting for has been revealed. Amazon is finally detailing what to expect from its annual holiday shopping event, as the retailer breaks down just what kinds of price cuts we’ll see from its upcoming 48-hour sale officially going live on Thanksgiving. Head below for a breakdown of the Amazon Black Friday 2022 ad.

Update: Sony no longer requires folks to score a registration invitation to pre-order the new PS VR2 system. 

PSVR 2 pre-orders are scheduled to go live today. Sony served up the official PlayStation VR 2 release date for the first time alongside the bundle configurations and even a look at the new controller charging station earlier this month, and pre-orders kick off today. Head below for a closer look at the various options that will be available as well as details on when/where PSVR 2 pre-orders are live and more. 

As we near the upper limit of PCIe Gen 4 speeds, the Samsung 990 Pro SSD, a definitive SSD that boasts read/write speeds faster than most of its competitors. If you can’t hold off a year or so before Gen 5, this is the perfect choice for gamers, content creators, and professionals.

It’s November, and that means Black Friday is just around the corner. We’re already starting to see discounts pop up at various retailers, and EcoFlow is no exception with its Black Friday sales starting today. With up to 50% in savings, we even have a promo code that will take an additional 8% off from both EcoFlow’s own store as well as at Amazon. Sound like something you’d be interested in? Keep reading to find out more.

As we’re starting to see all of the Black Friday ads themselves go live, Best Buy is also now rolling out a holiday shopping guide of another sorts. Switching the focus off of the discounts you can read all about in our guide, the retailer is now detailing all of the year’s top toys, collectibles, and other presents.

We’ve already seen a number of Black Friday ads go live, including Macy’s, Kohl’s, Nintendo, Verizon, Walmart, and several others. However, now we’re taking a look at what you can expect from Belk this holiday season, including what discounts they’ll have in various categories, when the sales go live, and all the other details you’ll need to shop at Belk this holiday season. One of the best deals we’ve seen so far? A $200 robot vacuum for just $70. Keep reading for a closer look at the 2022 Belk Black Friday ad.

Joining ongoing 30% price drops on the rest of its lineup, Pad & Quill has just introduced its new Bradley Cuff and Ultra Leather Strap for Apple Watch Ultra. After seeing some brilliant metal link-style designs from SANDMARC over the last month or so, Pad & Quill is bringing some of its handmade leather craftsmanship into the mix for Apple Watch Ultra users with the new Ultra Strap Bradley Cuff (they also work with Apple Watch Series 8 and older). You’ll find all of the brand’s usual attention to detail here alongside some of the deepest launch discounts we have ever tracked from Pad & Quill. Head below for more. 

Listen to a recap of the best deals and news from 9to5Toys each day at noon. 9to5Toys Daily is available on iTunes and Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed. New episodes of 9to5Toys Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in iTunes/Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they are available.

• Save up to $399 on Apple’s prev-gen. 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro starting from $800
• Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 see rare discount down to second-best price of $230
• Fold $344 back into your wallet with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 4 at $1,456 (Second-best)

After seeing ads from Kohl’s, Nintendo, Verizon, Walmart, and many more, we are now diving into the 2022 Macy’s Black Friday ad. Not only are we getting a sneak peak at what the retailer will offer, including everything from apparel for the whole family and toys for the kids, to kitchen appliances, living room sets, and more, but we also now know when the big sale event will kick off as well as the in-store hours of operation. Macy’s will be a notable option for budget-friendly clothing and pajamas this year as well as small kitchen gadgets with deals starting from $20 alongside some bigger ticket gear from Ninja and UGG, just for starters. Head below for a closer look at the details and some highlights in the 2022 Macy’s Black Friday ad. 

After Nintendo announced this year’s Black Friday console bundle, a new Xbox Series S package has been announced. Taking to the official Xbox Wire this morning, Microsoft has now unveiled the new Xbox Series S – Gilded Hunter Bundle. This is essentially an expanded version of the Fortnite and Rocket League set that has been floating around for a while now that comes in at the same price despite the extra goodies. The new Xbox Series S bundle is set to release later this month for the holidays, and you can get more details down below. 

With Black Friday just around the corner and the possibility of some great deals, I wanted to take a few minutes to go over some of my favorite peripherals of 2022. While most of these are gaming related, these are also things that I often use in my day-to-day video workflow. Be sure to hit the video below to see my favorite gaming peripherals of 2022 and what to keep an eye out for this deal season. 

As we head into the holiday season here, ASUS is now launching some new additions to its Vivobook lineup of laptops. The all-new Vivobook Pro 15 and Pro 16 come harnessing the power of Intel’s 12th Gen processors with graphics horsepower backed by NVIDIA’s RTX 3050. Designers will benefit from the PANTONE-validated screen’s built-in here with 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Expansion is supported by the inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 alongside a mix of USB-C and USB-A ports. Whether you’re looking for a machine capable of content creation or just a laptop to back your hobbies, the new ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 and Pro 16 are here for you. Keep reading below to learn more about the system specifications.

This week, Razer is announcing its Naga V2 Pro wireless MMO gaming mouse, an update to its beloved Naga Pro lineup. Delivering 19+1 programmable buttons, a swappable side panel, HyperScroll Pro wheel, 30K sensor, and up to 300 hours of battery life, the Razer Naga V2 Pro should be a solid choice for your gaming setup. Want to learn more? Keep reading for additional details.

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• First discounts land on Apple’s just-released 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro at up to $120 off
• HomePod mini in all five colors drops to new 2022 low with rare discount to $80 (Reg. $99)
• Belkin launches Singles Day sale with up to 20% off MagSafe chargers, HomeKit gear, more

Rocketbook has been a leader in the reusable smart notebook games for years, and today is officially introducing the latest model in the lineup with the new Rocketbook Pro 2.0 Smart Notebook. Delivering much of the intelligent companion app connectivity and reusable nature of previous-generation models, the pro model takes it up a notch as the brand’s “most modern and sophisticated notebook yet.” While geared toward professionals, it seems to be a notable option for just about anyone who still appreciates the tactile feel of handwritten notes, diagrams, and sketches, whether it be for work purposes, daily to-do lists, journaling, or otherwise. Head below for a closer look at the new pro model reusable smart notebook.