Black Friday 2024 – live: Best early deals from Dyson, Boots and more

Deals on Apple’s products are few and far between – that is, until Black Friday. Alex Lee, one of The Independent’s tech writers, has covered the sale for eight years now, so he really knows his stuff. He’s got the lowdown on what we can expect this year. Can’t wait till Black Friday? He’s also included top pre-Black Friday bargains, including a deal on the Apple AirPods (3rd gen) (was £149, now £129, Amazon.co.uk)

It’s nearly winter – aka, Oodie season. My Oodie was a real game changer last winter, and if you’re yet to jump on the Oodie bandwagon, there’s 50 per cent off in the Oodie Black Friday sale.

The Oodie, grey: Was £65, now £32, Theoodie.co.uk

Our reviewer can confirm that the Oodie actually does live up to the hype (and I agree). They dubbed it a “cost-effective way to stay warm this winter without causing your household energy bills to soar”, and praised its “non-restricting design”. It’s supremely cosy, and also comes in ample colourways, including the new all black collection.

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Turning our attention to home appliances now, and dehumidifiers can defend against damp, and help to keep mould at bay. We’re expecting more deals as the month goes on, but here’s a £50 saving on our Indybest top pick that you can shop right now.

Bora smart 20l dehumidifier: Was £299.99, now £249, Currys.co.uk

The best on test, our reviewer found this model was ideal for “homes with severe humidity issues”, while the “generous 4l tank means less frequent emptying”. The odour reducing carbon fibre filter “proved especially useful when testing in the kitchen after cooking and in the bedroom, leaving the air noticeably fresher”, they said.

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You’ll find more dehumidifier deals in our guide.

Not for a little while yet. It technically lands on Friday 29 November, and lasts for four full days, before morphing into the Cyber Monday sales on Monday 2 December. That said, numerous big hitters (see Dyson, Shark and Argos) don’t wait until then to start launching their Black Friday offers. Whether you’re after deals on tech, toys or beauty, you’ll find the cream of the crop in our Black Friday shopping guides.

If you’re yet to get on the air fryer train, you don’t actually need to wait until Black Friday to bag a deal on the best brands. We’ve reviewed various options from Ninja, and this dual zone model – now slashed by £30 – had our reviewer sold.

Ninja air fryer AF100UK: Was £99.99, now £69.99, Currys.co.uk

In our review of the best air fryers, our tester said of this model: “Despite using up to 75 per cent less fat than traditional frying methods, you still get a good crunch. Its generous 3.8l basket can fit a medium-sized chicken and allows you to air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate.”

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For more air fryer offers, Ella’s been gathering the best.

Argos started dropping its first early Black Friday deals not so long ago, so you don’t need to wait till the end of November to bag a bargain on tech, toys and home appliances. I’ve been monitoring what’s on offer in my guide below, but here’s a quick rundown; our favourite Oral-B toothbrush is less than half price at the minute (now £35, Argos.co.uk), while the cult favourite Revlon one-step hair dryer and volumiser (now £25, Argos.co.uk) is exactly half price.

If there’s one brand that the team is particularly excited about this Black Friday, it’s Shark. Its vacuum cleaners and hair styling tools often win high praise in our reviews, so I’ve rounded up some of the best early Black Friday offers that you can shop right now.

We’re back again for another day of all things Black Friday. I’ll be picking up where Steve left off, so I’ll be bringing you all the latest Black Friday news, plus, the most impressive deals that you can shop right now. It officially kicks off on 29 November, but that doesn’t stop myriad big names from dropping offers early. To help you bag the best ones, Alex has shared his shopping tips below.

Dyson corrale straightener: Was £399.99, now £299.99, Dyson.co.uk

In our review of the corrale straighteners, we called them an “truly innovative tool”, with our reviewer saying that they make “styling your hair – whether that’s straight or curly – a breeze”, owing to being cordless. And, the flexing plates “make straightening in one pass a reality, meaning your hair can be heat-styled quickly and with less heat damage”.

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You can find more Dyson Black Friday deals in my article below.

That’s all from me today – if you want even more Black Friday deals head over to our main Black Friday shopping guide.

Our one-stop mega-guide is where we’re continually updating a round-up of the very best Black Friday discounts as the sale approaches, giving you a chance to score savings on everything from a new mattress to the latest AirPods.

Thanks for joining us on the liveblog, and check back in with us tomorrow morning for even more of the latest discounts.