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

Brands and retailers are kicking off their Black Friday sales early, with deals on Ninja, PlayStation, Yoto and more

Alex Lee
Tech writer
Friday 22 November 2024 10:03 GMT
The sale is your chance to find top-rated products at their cheapest ever prices
The sale is your chance to find top-rated products at their cheapest ever prices (The Independent )

Black Friday officially begins on 29 November, but we’re already seeing early deals dropping thick and fast from the likes of Currys, Argos, Debenhams, Boots and Shark. Ecommerce giant Amazon is one of the latest to launch its official Black Friday sale, with Sony PlayStation joining the fun this morning.

with major names like Pandora, Zara and more set to follow in the coming days, whether you’re looking to stock up on beauty essentials, replace your old laptop or invest in a new mattress, the IndyBest team is 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.

With Christmas around the corner, the sales also serve as the perfect opportunity for you (read: Santa) to save some money. But, whether you’re after a TV, toys, jewellery or furniture, the biggest price drops aren’t necessarily the most impressive. The best, genuine deals are those on products that are actually worth your money, so we’ll make sure to bring you offers on items we’ve tested ourselves.

The biggest sales happening right now? As we mentioned above, yesterday Amazon kicked off its coveted Black Friday week; Samsung started discounting many of its top products; and the EE Store has slashed the AirPods Pro to its lowest-ever price.

Dyson’s Black Friday sale also includes an £80 saving on the cult favorite airwrap; Ghd is offering up to 25 per cent off everything; and Sony has discounted the price of the PS5 Slim to an all-time low. Elsewhere, you can find bargains at Boots, Currys, Argos, Lookfantastic and more. It’s shaping up to be one of the biggest Black Friday sales ever.

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

Here’s a deal on the Meta Quest 3S

Intrigued by virtual reality? Take a look at this deal on the Meta Quest 3S.

Meta Quest 3S all-in-one mixed reality headset and controllers, 256GB: Was £379, now £359 Johnlewis.com

(Meta )

In his review, our tech writer Alex described the Meta Quest 3S as a “highly capable VR headset” which is “superb for the price”. Now, you can get it slightly cheaper, with the £20 discount at John Lewis. “Fast to load, zero jittering and smooth performance, no matter whether I was playing games in 120Hz or 90Hz, jumping up and down or sitting still”, Alex said of the headset. Read his full review to find out more.

Lois Borny21 November 2024 10:00

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?

A Hotel Chocolat velvetiser Black Friday deal you won’t want to miss

The hot chocolate maker has surged to cult status since its launch, and is rarely on sale, so act fast

Lois Borny21 November 2024 09:40

Good morning!

Welcome back to The Independents’ coverage of the Black Friday Friday sales. This is where you’ll find a live stream of Black Friday highlights, from the latest news, to the best early deals, from tech to beauty. So, let’s go deal hunting…

Lois Borny21 November 2024 09:31

Goodnight!

That’s all from our Black Friday liveblog for today!

We’ll be back tomorrow morning with more of the latest and best Black Friday discounts, as well as a highlights from our collection of constantly updating Black Friday shopping guides.

To see all of the best Black Friday deals in one place, head over to our main mega-guide. That’s where we’re rounding up discounts on everything from beauty and toys to laptops and electric toothbrushes.

Thank you for joining us!

Best Black Friday deals for 2024, selected by a shopping expert

I’ve found the best offers offers ahead of the main event, from Dyson, Apple, The Ordinary and more

Steve Hogarty20 November 2024 23:59

The Meta Quest 3 is cheaper than ever

This isn’t a Black Friday deal but a permanent price drop for the Meta Quest 3, which we thought we’d highlight here anyway as it’s an incredibly entertaining gadget.

You’ll find this VR headset and more over on our full guide to shopping the best gaming deals this Black Friday.

Meta Quest 3 512GB: Was £619.99, now £469, Amazon.co.uk

(Amazon)

With the launch of the cheaper Meta Quest 3S for £290, Meta has repriced the existing Meta Quest 3 to make its original (and still best) VR headset more enticing. The 512GB model is the most storage you can get and has come down from £619.99 to £469. It features more sophisticated lenses than those found in the budget Meta Quest 3S, so visuals look a little sharper, and it’s slimmer too.

Steve Hogarty20 November 2024 23:01

Save £80 on the Dyson airwrap

A cult buy, Dyson’s airwrap complete model is on sale with £80 off at Boots.

Dyson airwrap complete volumise: Was £479.99, now £399.99, Boots.com

(Boots)

The tool comes with six attachments for optimum when styling, whether you’re creating super sleek looks or a bouncy blow out. “Despite looking complex, using it was super simple and straightforward,” Lucy said in her review. “It dried and smoothed hair quickly and easily, with minimal effort needed.”

Steve Hogarty20 November 2024 22:01

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