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Black Friday 2024 live: Best discounts today from Ninja to Nintendo

Top retailers start their Black Friday sales early with offers on PlayStation 5, Kindle and Dyson

Steve Hogarty
Tech writer
Tuesday 26 November 2024 12:40 EST
Some of our top-rated tech, home and beauty products are cheaper than ever in the sale
Some of our top-rated tech, home and beauty products are cheaper than ever in the sale (The Independent)

We’re still a few days away from Black Friday, but that hasn’t stopped the likes of Argos, Amazon, Currys, Boots and Shark kicking off their sales early. To stay on top of the latest discounts, our IndyBest liveblog will be bringing you the latest and best new deals as they drop.

Whether you’re looking to stock up on beauty essentials, replace your old laptop or invest in a new mattress, the IndyBest team are compiling hundreds of deals in our Black Friday shopping guides. But for real-time updates on discounts and news as it drops, our liveblog has you covered.

Whether you’re after a TV, toys, jewellery or furniture, the biggest price drops aren’t necessarily the most impressive. The best deals are on products that are actually worth your money, so we’ll make sure to bring you offers on items we’ve tested ourselves.

So far, Dyson’s Black Friday sale has discounted the cultairwrap, Sony has discounted the price of the PS5 Slim to an all-time low and Pandora has just launched its sale with up to 30 per cent off jewellery. Elsewhere, you can find bargains at John Lewis, Argos, Lookfantastic and more. It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest Black Friday sales ever.

Read more: Best Black Friday deals to shop, according to a shopping expert

When do Black Friday sales end?

This year, the mammoth sale will kick off on Friday 29 November. Lasting a full four days, the deals will end on Cyber Monday (2 December).

If you miss out on bagging a Black Friday deal, the sale continues over the weekend before concluding on Cyber Monday – which is your final chance to score a saving.

Typically, the best deals on tech and home appliances can be found on Black Friday, while Cyber Monday sees bigger savings across beauty, fashion and toys – so, this is worth bearing in mind when ticking off your pre-Christmas shopping list.

Daisy Lester24 November 2024 23:00

Looking for a heated clothes airer deal?

When it comes to doing the laundry in the depths of winter, there’s one appliance you may want to invest in: a heated clothes airer.

While a tumble dryer can cost up to £1.55 an hour to operate (depending on the model), a heated airer is a far more energy-efficient way to dry your clothes, as it is likely to cost less than 40p an hour to run.

Now, you can save even more money, thanks to Black Friday deals from Lakeland, Amazon, Easylife and more. True to form, our team of shopping experts have rounded up the best heated clothes airer offers available.

Best heated clothes airer deals for Black Friday 2024

Supercharge your drying time with one of these discounted appliances ahead of the annual sale

Daisy Lester24 November 2024 22:00

CeraVe is nearly half price on Amazon

CeraVe is one of my favourite budget beauty brands, with its moisturisers, serums, eye creams and cleansers regularly scoring top spots in IndyBest’s tried and tested reviews. Now, you can save nearly 50 per cent in Amazon’s Black Friday sale.

CeraVe facial moisturising lotion: Was £16.99, now £9.02, Amazon.co.uk

(Amazon)

Our tester dubbed this CeraVe lotion as one of the best SPF moisturisers, praising how “it instantly absorbs into the skin, for long-lasting moisture that’s neither sticky nor shiny”. The cream includes hyaluronic acid and glycerin, for all-day hydration, with our reviewer adding: “It’s easy to apply and small enough to be popped in a bag.” Now less than £10, investing in this two-in-one formula is a no-brainer.

Daisy Lester24 November 2024 21:00

Here’s how to get a half price Oodie blanket hoodie

Each winter, blanket hoodies are among the hottest buys – and one brand in particular dominates the market: Oodie. Luckily, if you’re looking to save on one of Oodie’s coveted wearable throws, the brand has just announced the return of its mega Black Friday event.

The Oodie, black: Was £65, now £32.50, Theoodie.co.uk

(Oodie )

“Large enough to curl beneath it on the sofa but still sufficiently fitted and lightweight to move around the house while working from home, the Oodie will be a saviour when temperatures plummet,” I said in my review of the cult Oodie. My only gripe was its not-so-pocket-friendly price, making this 50 per cent saving especially appealing.

Daisy Lester24 November 2024 20:00

Save £100 on the Oura gen3 ring this Black Friday

“If you’re looking for a sleep tracker, activity tracker or just want to know as much as you can about your body, then the gen 3 Oura ring will tick a lot of your boxes, in one tiny package,” Kat said in her review of the fitness device. With six different coloured rings available (from silver to gold), it’s a more stylish choice than a Fitbit or Garmin.

Oura gen3 horizon smart ring: Was £349, now £249, Amazon.co.uk

(Oura)

When Kat tested the device out, she was impressed with its battery life and sleep insights, as well as fertility and period tracking. Right now, you can save nearly 30 per cent thanks to Amazon and John Lewis (Johnlewis.com), which have both reduced the ring down to its lowest ever price.

The Oura ring 3 is my favourite wearable – and it’s never been cheaper

This Black Friday deal means there’s never been a better time to buy the health monitor

Daisy Lester24 November 2024 19:00

Don’t miss this deal on the Hotel Chocolat velvetiser

Now that it’s hot chocolate season, it’s the perfect time to invest in Hotel Chocolat’s velvetiser. With this deal at Amazon, which is also avaiable at Very, you can save £20 when you buy the hot chocolate making machine.

Hotel Chocolat velvetiser starter kit: Was £109.95, now £89.95, Amazon.co.uk

(Amazon)

Similar to a milk frother, the Hotel Chocolate velvetier beats and whisks the milk and chocolate powder together, to create a silky-smooth mixture with a frothy top. When reviewing the Hotel Chocolat velvetiser, our writer said: “It takes two and a half minutes to make a Willy Wonka-worthy hot chocolate”, adding that the finished result was “rich and frothy and felt really luxurious”. Surely the perfect antidote to this snowy spell?

Daisy Lester24 November 2024 18:00

Is Lululemon having a Black Friday sale?

Lululemon’s Black Friday sale hasn’t kicked off yet, but you can sign up for early access to be in-the-know when it does. But in the meantime, I’ve found a stellar saving on the gym brand’s cult align pants.

Lululemon align high-rise pant, sakura pink: Was £88, now £64, Lululemon.co.uk

(Lululemon )

Lululemon’s align leggings range is the fitness world’s worst kept secret. Comfortable, supportive and available in plenty of playful colourways, the leggings are the ultimate studio-to-socialising choice. This pair earned a spot in our round-up of the best yoga leggings, in which our tester said: “These leggings wick sweat perfectly, so you don’t need to shower straight after class – keep these on while you grab a coffee or do brunch.” Right now, you can save more than £20 on the sakura pink style.

Daisy Lester24 November 2024 17:30

Top dehumidifier deals

Dehumidifiers are a must-have for keeping damp and mould at bay in your home. The best dehumidifier, according to our reviewer, is the Duux bora smart dehumidifier, and it’s now reduced by £50 at Currys (was £299.99, now £249, Currys.co.uk). Elsewhere, you can save on top models from Sharp, De’longhi and more.

Russell Hobbs fresh air dehumidifier: Was £51.99, now £39.99, Amazon.co.uk

Russell Hobbs RHDH1101G dehumidifier and air purifier
Russell Hobbs RHDH1101G dehumidifier and air purifier (Amazon / Russell Hobbs)

This fresh air dehumidifier was recommended by our reviewer for small spaces and rooms up to 15 square metres, as it’s “so compact it will sit neatly on your shelves or sideboard, without you even realising it’s there”. Currently discounted by 25 per cent at Amazon, it’s both quiet and easy to use, according to our reviewer, as there’s “just one simple button to switch it on and get it to work”.

Daisy Lester24 November 2024 17:00

Tonies Toniebox is reduced to an all-time low

Deals on kids’ brand Tonies are always sought after each Black Friday. The perfect chance to tick off your Christmas shopping list for little ones, Tonieboxes are now reduced to all time low in its Black Friday 2024 sale.

Tonies toniebox: Was £79.95, now £63.96, Tonies.com

(Tonies)

Designed to be used independently from 18 months to two, a Toniebox offers hours of screens-free fun. It’s featured in several of our gift guides for children, including the best gifts for 2-year-olds and 4-year-olds. A great option for kids of all ages, it’s essentially an audio player that helps bring music and stories to life – you simply swap out the Tonie character that sits on top – of which there are more than 100 to choose from – and a different tale will be read to your child. “We think the Toniebox is so clever – exciting, engaging, screen-free fun which your child can really take ownership of”, one of our testers said.

Daisy Lester24 November 2024 16:30

Looking for a heated clothes airer deal?

When it comes to doing the laundry in the depths of winter, there’s one appliance you may want to invest in: a heated clothes airer.

While a tumble dryer can cost up to £1.55 an hour to operate (depending on the model), a heated airer is a far more energy-efficient way to dry your clothes, as it is likely to cost less than 40p an hour to run.

Now, you can save even more money, thanks to Black Friday deals from Amazon, Lakeland, Easylife and more. True to form, our team of shopping experts have rounded up the best heated clothes airer offers available.

Best heated clothes airer deals for Black Friday 2024

Supercharge your drying time with one of these discounted appliances ahead of the annual sale

Daisy Lester24 November 2024 16:00

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