Hey, all! The first week of November ushered in dozens of early Black Friday deals, and many of the best ones are still available as we delve further into the weekend. Some of our favorite fitness trackers have already plunged to new lows, for instance, and we’re even seeing early discounts on holiday decor. We’ve already published a full list of early Black Friday deals, which we aim to update on a weekly basis, but below is a quick overview of this week’s cream of the crop — including a few standouts that have nothing to do with the annual shopping event.
It’s possible that the Apple Watch SE 3 will drop further in price once Black Friday officially kicks off, but if you don’t feel like waiting, the 40mm / GPS configuration is already down to $199.99 ($50 off) at Amazon and Costco. That’s a new low on Apple’s latest smartwatch, which is a great value even at full price; however, note that the current Amazon promo only applies to the cream-colored “starlight” model.
For an entry-level wearable, the SE 3 offers several impressive features. It features an always-on display — a first for Apple’s cheaper SE lineup — and runs on the same snappy S10 chip found in the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3. That means, in addition to better performance, you’ll be able to take advantage of some of Apple’s more unique features, including on-device Siri and the new wrist flick gesture. You also get health and wellness features that were previously limited to more expensive models, including sleep apnea notifications, a wrist-temperature sensor, and ovulation tracking. Some features, such as EKG readings and blood oxygen measurements, are still reserved for the Series 11, but sacrifices are expected at this price.
If you’re planning to spend Thanksgiving binging the latest season of Stranger Things like me, Google’s TV Streamer (4K) allows you to experience The Upside Down in crisp, 4K resolution. And right now, it’s available from Amazon, Best Buy, and Google for an all-time low of $74.99 ($25 off).
Google’s latest set-top box can make your favorite shows and movies sharper and more immersive, thanks to its support for HDR10 Plus, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos audio. Its interface can pull content recommendations across streaming services — with Rotten Tomatoes scores — and it comes with a handy Find My feature for the remote, which lets you ping the clicker via the streaming box should you ever misplace it. The Google TV Streamer (4K) even doubles as a smart home hub with Matter and Thread support, allowing you to control your smart lights or check various camera feeds directly on your TV.
If you’re already feeling the holiday spirit, Lego’s 2025 Star Wars Advent Calendar is on sale at Target for $26.99 ($18 off), which is its best price to date. The 263-piece kit includes 24 daily surprises for each day of December, with a mix of minifigures, buildable droids, and small set pieces. It includes characters like Babu Frik, C-3PO, a holiday Jawa, and hat-topped BB-8, along with eight buildable droids (including a pit droid and the infamous GNK “Gonk” power droid from 1977’s A New Hope). Some of the mini builds come together to form larger displays, too, meaning as the month goes on, you’ll be slowly assembling a workshop. Plus, once you’re finished, all the figures and builds can be combined with other Lego sets.
