Black Friday 2024 live: Best deals so far, from Dyson’s airwrap to Hotel Chocolat’s velvetiser

I’m a hot chocolate fiend, and the Hotel Chocolat velvetiser makes the creamiest, most indulgent homemade hot chocolates I’ve ever tasted. If you’re craving that same velvety richness, you’re in luck.

Hotel Chocolat velvetiser starter kit: Was £109.95, now £86.95, Amazon.co.uk

This sleek gadget whips up barista-quality hot chocolate in minutes, giving you rich, creamy drinks at home. With 21 per cent off on Amazon, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself to a chocolatey upgrade. Plus it comes with two ceramic cups and 10 flavoured hot chocolate sachets, including salted caramel, hazelnut praline, orange and dark chocolate.

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I’ll come back to PlayStation deals in just a moment, but first, let me interrupt this stream of bargains with an unmissable discount on the Yoto Player.

Yoto Player and ‘Harry Potter Books 1-3 bundle’: Was £137.98, now £119.99, Yotoplay.com

If you’ve heard of the Toniebox, then let me introduce you to the Yoto Player, which is secretly IndyBest toys writer Zoe’s preferred screen-free audio player for kids. Perfect for stories, music, and learning. This bundle includes the first three Harry Potter books on Yoto cards. You’ll save £17.99, bringing the price down to £119.99. A magical deal for young listeners.

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If you prefer having the disc drive attached to the console from the off, then you’re in luck – the PS5 Slim disc edition console is also on sale at its lowest-ever price this Black Friday.

PS5 Slim disc edition: Was £479.99, now £399.99, Amazon.co.uk

The main advantage of the disc drive console is its ability to play physical media, whether that’s Blu-Ray discs or physical games. If you hadn’t heard, there’s currently a major shortage of PS5 disc drives – they’re sold out almost everywhere. This means the only way to get one is by buying the PS5 disc drive console. The good news? It’s cheaper this way. You’ll pay just £89 for the disc drive instead of £99, and with an £80 discount already applied, it’s an excellent deal.

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The biggest bit of Black Friday news for me today is that Sony PlayStation has kicked off its Black Friday sales, and the company has discounted both the PS5 Slim disc and PS5 Slim digital edition consoles to their lowest-ever prices. If you’re in the market for a new console, now’s the best time to grab one.

PS5 Slim digital edition console: Was £389.99, now £309.99, Amazon.co.uk

The all-digital PS5 Slim has smashed to its lowest price yet this Black Friday, with an £80 discount. While it skips the disc drive, you can always add one at a later date if you fancy it. The Slim comes with upgraded internal storage, so you’ll have plenty of space for all your games. Performance-wise, it’s identical to the disc edition, so you don’t need to worry about getting an inferior product.

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Good morning shoppers, and happy Friday.

While today is indeed Friday, it’s not technically Black Friday. Black Friday starts next week, but let’s not quibble about the specifics. Black Friday has basically already started, with plenty of retailers slashing prices on all the top products I’ve had my eye on throughout the year.

I’m The Independent’s tech writer and I’ll be taking you all through the best Black Friday deals right here on this nifty liveblog. Stay tuned!

OK, so you just want to know what the best Black Friday deals are? Well, luckily for you, the IndyBest team and I are working around the clock to cut through the noise and find you the offers that really are worth your money. Featuring just the brands that have been tried and tested by the team and the offers we’d tell our friends about, our handy guides are a reliable source of knowledge during the sales event.

Get up to speed quickly and take a browse of our round-up of the best Black Friday deals now:

Well, that’s it for today – thanks for joining me. The IndyBest team will be back again tomorrow, with more Black Friday updates and stellar deals. Until then, you can head over to our Black Friday shopping guides – from beauty and tech to air fryers and furniture – in which you’ll find some of the most impressive highlights from the sales so far. 

From the Marc Jacobs daisy eau de toilette to Glossier’s you solid perfume, Black Friday is serving up some stellar deals on perfume. If you’re a fan of feminine, fruity and floral scents, this one could be for you...

Gucci flora gorgeous magnolia eau de parfum, 100ml: Was £135, now £108, Johnlewis.com

The latest of Gucci’s ‘flora fantasy’ collection, the ‘flora gorgeous magnolia’ eau de parfum blends patchouli essence, magnolia essence and a dewberry accord. The best part? You can now pick up a bottle with 20 per cent off the price at John Lewis.

The retailer has also slashed the price of other fragrances by 20 per cent, including Chanel no5 eau de parfum spray (was £145, now £116, Johnlewis.com).

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Nespresso has produced some very pocket-friendly coffee machines. Case in point, the vertu pop – which , with this deal, is even more of a steal. With a 30 per cent discount, the price has dropped to less than £70.

Nespresso vertu pop: Was £99, now £69, Nespresso.com

“With its bright pop of colour, tiny size and quick and easy coffee-making capabilities, we only have good things to say about this cost-cutting coffee machine”, said our reviewer. They also noted that it’s “all incredibly sleek and streamlined”, which makes it a great pick for those coffee drinkers looking for a “fuss-free” appliance. “All used pods are stored in a tray inside, which can be pulled out and thrown away, and one simple button on the top is all you need to press”, they explained. And with this discount, what’s not to love?

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While deals on the Toniebox don’t come around often, this one sees the children’s audio player discounted by 20 per cent – so, you can tick one more name off your Christmas shopping list for less.

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

“This versatile audio player has been designed firmly with kids in mind; it’s soft and padded (with no pointy corners), durable and completely intuitive to use”, one of our reviewers said of the Toniebox. “Our four-year-old testers were able to skip through songs or chapters and operate the volume controls immediately”, they added.

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