A common practice among retailers is to mark prices up ahead of Black Friday so that they can offer a steep discount. For instance, a $300 TV that's regularly on sale gets a price bump to $500 and then a 50% discount to $250 to make it look like you're getting a good deal.

Most of the early Black Friday deals I’ve found are available on Amazon, but highlights include the newest version of the Kindle Paperwhite e-reader, the Ember Mug 2 (which keeps your coffee hot without having to constantly reheat it), and the Strategist-favorite Loftie alarm clock.

Ahead of Black Friday 2024, Chromebooks are even more affordable, because a lot of them are on sale before the big event. If you're interested in picking up some new tech for cheap, now is the time to seriously consider your options.