Black Friday broke records in terms of sales made from mobile devices, according to reports last week from Adobe. This week, PayPal said it saw a similar trend during the Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday shopping event. PayPal saw a record-breaking $1 billion+ in mobile payment volume for the first time ever on Black Friday – a […]
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US mobile app stores had their biggest day ever on Black Friday 2018
Black Friday wasn’t just a boon for e-commerce retailers, it helped the mobile app stores break new records, too. According to a new report from Sensor Tower, the combined consumer spending across the U.S. Apple App Store and Google Play on Black Friday 2018 reached $75.9 million — a record for the most ever spent in […]
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Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving dedicated to serious shopping and sales — is perhaps the most chaotic of the year.
But you know what? You don’t have to spend it shopping just because a bunch of other people do. Sure you can score some pretty sweet deals on Nov. 23, but if you’re not a fan of long lines and crowds, stress, or simply don’t enjoy shopping, don’t feel pressured to take part in the tradition.
If you happen to have the day off from work, which many do, there are a bunch of other fun and productive things to do besides walking up at 4:00 a.m. to wait outside the mall or spending hours scrolling through Amazon. Read more…
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View More 40 things to do on Black Friday that aren’t shoppingBest Black Friday 2018 clothing sales and promo codes: Macy’s, J.Crew, Gap, Amazon, Nordstrom, Coach
Saddle up people, ’cause Black Friday means mama needs a new pair of shoes. And a sweater. And a jacket and probably some pants too.
In fact, we could all probably use a nice wardrobe update (as well as just about everyone on your gift list) an…
Snag these rarely-discounted Mac apps and software at Black Friday prices
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We don’t just offer discounts on gadgets, gizmos, and training courses in the Mashable Shop. Ahead of Black Friday, we’re conducting a massive sale on rarely-discounted Mac apps, cloud backup, games, password managers, and a whole lot more.
SEE ALSO: All the best Black Friday 2018 sales, right in one place
Read on to check out the best digital Black Friday deals, and make sure to use the code BFSAVE40 at checkout to enjoy an additional 40% off.
Animatron Studio Pro Plan: Lifetime Subscription — 95% off
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If you’ve ever wanted to produce stunning animations but unfortunately can’t draw to save your life, Animatron can help you unleash your inner Walt Disney. Even without the design and technical know-how, it helps you produce animated content through its huge collection of pre-animated characters, backgrounds, and props. Just choose the elements you want and piece them together using the WYSIWYG editor. You can then export your finished masterpiece to a variety of formats, including HTML5, SVG, and GIF. Read more…
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12 Black Friday deals on stuff you’ll use every single day
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As you do your holiday shopping, make sure you secure yourself a spot on everyone’s nice lists by gifting them something that will make their lives easier. We put together a list of potential gift items that everyone will actually find useful, from a pen that doesn’t require ink to a life-changing key organizer. Even better, they’re all on sale for Black Friday all this week. And make sure to enter the code EBFSD15 at checkout to enjoy an additional 15% off all deals!
KeySmart Pro with Tile Smart Location
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The dictionary may define key as an “instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt,” but it also has an alternative meaning: item you always lose. The KeySmart Pro is an ingenious key organizer designed to help you stop misplacing your keys once and for all. It can house up to 10 keys in an easily-carried sleeve, and it integrates with Tile™ Smart Location so you can keep tabs on it at all times. It even includes a powerful LED light, bottle opener, and a loop piece to attach to a car key fob for good measure. Read more…
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View More 12 Black Friday deals on stuff you’ll use every single dayTurn your iPhone into a 360-degree 4K camera with this pre-Black Friday sale
From portrait mode to time lapse, the iPhone camera can surely hold its own, especially compared to its flip-phone predecessors and their potato-quality pics. Really, it’s no wonder no one’s buying digital cameras anymore. Why spend extra c…
View More Turn your iPhone into a 360-degree 4K camera with this pre-Black Friday saleStay safe with this deal: The Ring Alarm security system is $80 off at Amazon before Black Friday
Listen up y’all. While everyone knows you can’t put a price on safety, we bet you’ll be pumped to learn that you can get it at a discount. The Ring Alarm 8-Piece Home Security System is currently on sale for just $188.98 at Walmart, which is a nice $…
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With Black Friday only a week away, Amazon isn’t waiting for the shopping holiday to officially begin. The online retailer is throwing caution to the wind and announcing deals really early, so you can save on great products for the holidays.
We’ve rounded up the best deals we’re loving right now on Amazon, and are even giving you a sneak peek at what’s going to be on sale before the deals are actually live. So all you have to do is skim through this roundup and pick the products that would make the perfect gift for your friends and family — or for yourself because you totally deserve it. (Hot tip: Add what you’re coveting to your shopping cart now, then once the deals go live just check out!) Read more…
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View More Black Friday 2018 Amazon deals: Shop sales on Fire tablets, Echo Spot, and more for Cyber WeekBeat the Black Friday lines with these early deals from Best Buy: Samsung 4K TVs, iPhone with Sprint activation, and more
The bad news: Black Friday is still a week away.
The good news: Best Buy isn’t waiting for Black Friday to kick off their sales.
Live now through midnight on Saturday, Nov. 17, Best Buy is running its “Beat the Rush” sales ahead of Black Friday for a…
Score early Black Friday savings on these well-reviewed headphones
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If you live in your headphones, it’s probably about time to invest in a higher-end pair that’ll hold up to all that use. Try these two models from 1MORE, both of which just went on sale early in the Mashable Shop for Black Friday:
1MORE Triple Driver Headphones
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These over-ear headphones create an unrivaled listening experience. They do so with the help of three drivers — most other headphones use only one — which reportedly eliminate distortion and result in crystal-clear highs, mids, and bass.
These headphones don’t just sound good, though — they look and feel good, too. Featuring a breathable leather headband and leather-cushioned, noise-insulating ear cups that rotate 45 degrees, the Triple Driver Headphones are the perfect marriage of style and comfort. And because 1MORE knows you don’t go anywhere without your headphones, they’ve included a detachable Kevlar braided cable for convenient, tangle-free listening and an anodized aluminum alloy design that’s both tough and fingerprint-resistant. Read more…
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Black Friday 2018 ads are already dropping and we are not even surprised
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It’s happening. The first Black Friday ad scans are coming through.
Dollar Tree is the first we’ve seen thanks to BlackFriday.com, which is basically a police scanner for deals to help you create your plan of attack. (Note: Mashable and BlackFriday.com are owned by the same parent company.) Sale items include holiday decor, wrapping paper, ornaments, gifts for kids, really nice kitchenware, groceries, cleaning supplies, tools, beauty and shower stuff, hats and gloves, and a ton more. Basically, your entire house can be stocked.
The big day is November 23, which is still more than a month away — but stores certainly have fun teasing customers as early as possible. They probably think this is funny. Read more…
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