Black Friday 2026 is almost here, and with it comes an array of great deals and discounts at one of Australia's biggest appliance retailers, The Good Guys.

• Browse all the Good Guys' Black Friday deals

The retailer is a major player in the deals game, especially during peak sales events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Boxing Day.

This year, The Good Guys has started its Black Friday deals early, with prices slashed on televisions, coffee machines, home appliances and more.

In the lead-up to Black Friday on November 27, I'll be updating this page every week with the best current deals at The Good Guys. There are hot offers available right now, but I'd suggest checking back often to see what else might drop as the month progresses.

It's also worth noting that The Good Guys has a price-beat guarantee — not just a price match. So if you find a product that appeals, it's always worth clicking the 'Price Beat' button on the listing page to see if it unlocks a bigger discount. Happy shopping!

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• Small appliances: discounted air fryers, coffee machines and appliances
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Welcome to deals season, my friends! Discounts have officially started trickling in ahead of Black Friday (November 27), and we've already spotted fantastic prices on coffee machines and accessories.

One of the big brands in this space, Breville, is slashing prices on its automatic and manual coffee machines, grinders and accessories throughout November and into December, so now's an excellent time to upgrade your coffee-making station.

The most enticing deal — and one that's caught my eye — is on the Breville Bambino Plus. Now down from AU$549 to AU$499, this compact espresso machine was awarded 4.5 stars in our review for being beginner-friendly and easy to master right out of the box. But what makes this deal even sweeter is that we here at Tom's Guide have an extra ace up our sleeve in the form of an exclusive coupon code.

By using our Breville 10% off voucher and entering your unique code at checkout, you'll knock an extra AU$49.90 off Breville's discounted price. This brings the total down to AU$449.10, or AU$99.90 off the Bambino Plus' initial RRP.

Don't wait too long to secure this Breville bargain, though, as this price disappears at midnight on December 6, 2026.

This machine is ideal for beginner baristas, as it lays out the espresso and milk groundwork. Sure, if you're an intermediate or experienced coffee connoisseur, you might find this espresso maker less precise and less concentrated than more premium or advanced machines. However, if you're just starting your coffee-brewing journey and you're not too worried about the artistry, this machine delivers delicious and fresh espresso every time.

It's worth noting that you'll need a dedicated grinder to go alongside the Bambino Plus, and Breville's Dose Control Pro is a fine companion. Now discounted to AU$179.10 with our exclusive code, the Dose Control Pro offers 60 precise grind settings for ultimate customisation and control over your espresso.

If you're looking for more early Black Friday Breville deals, I've curated some of my favourite offers in the list below. Do note that to score the deepest discounts outlined here, you'll need to use one of our unique 10% off Breville coupon codes at checkout.

• Breville the Dual Boiler: was AU$1,499, now AU$1,169.10 at Breville
• Breville the Dose Control Pro: was AU$269, now AU$179.10 at Breville
• Breville the Barista Express: was AU$719, now AU$539.10 at Breville
• Breville the Barista Express Impress: was AU$869, now AU$719.10 at Breville
• Breville the Oracle: was AU$2,499, now AU$1,979.10 at Breville
• Breville the Oracle Touch: was AU$3,499, now AU$2,249.10 at Breville

It's no secret that micro RGB TVs are the new hotness this year. Their technology — using tiny red, green, and blue LEDs to deliver brighter and more vibrant pictures — has come to rival OLED sets in a number of respects. But, because microRGB backlighting technology is relatively new, the TVs using it have been on the pricier side.

Well, thanks to early Black Friday deals, we're starting to see the prices on these sets come way down. Case in point: The Hisense UR8 is now 50% off at Best Buy. This set, which uses Hisense's MiniLED technology, delivered stunning visuals in our labs. And now that this 65-inch TV is less than $1,000, it's easily one of the best TV bargains.

Hisense has long delivered great quality sets at competitive prices, and the UR8 is just the latest example. It's one tier below the company's top-end UR9, but for shoppers on a budget, you likely won't miss the difference.

In our Hisense UR8 review, our tester could barely pull himself away from the stunning visuals, which not only made colors pop, but performed tremendously well with high-contrast scenes of both light and dark. Fans of "Dune" will not be disappointed.

On our HDR brightness test, the UR8 rivaled that of the UR9 with an eye-searing 3,542 nits, making it well-suited for rooms that you can't make completely dark.

If you're looking to upgrade your TV before GTA VI launches, the UR8 could make for a compelling option; while its latency was a touch on the slow side at 12ms, it was able to sustain the 120Hz refresh rate of our PS5 while we played "Spider-Man Across the Spiderverse." And, it has four HDMI 2.1 ports, so you'll have plenty of inputs for all your other devices.

Right now, every size of the UR8 is on sale, but you'll get the greatest deal on the 65-inch model. In fact, the 65-inch model costs the same as the 55-inch version.

• Hisense UR8 (55-inch): was $1,499 now $999 (save $500)
• Hisense UR8 (65-inch): was $1,999 now $999 (save $1,000)
• Hisense UR8 (75-inch): was $2,499 now $1699 (save $800)
• Hisense UR8 (85-inch): was $3,499 now $2199 (save $1,300)
• Hisense UR8 (100-inch): was $5,999 now $3999 (save $2,000)

While the prices on these sets could go down further as we get closer to Black Friday, it's already been discounted fairly heavily, so we don't anticipate it will drop significantly in the coming weeks.

When summer wanes and the leaves begin to turn, that’s around the time I start getting questions about Black Friday. People who know that I cover the TV business for a living begin to ask: Is it worth waiting until Black Friday to buy a new TV?

In the months leading up to November, some folks feel as though they’re in an awkward, pre-sale-season limbo, and with so much hype around holiday sales events, it’s easy to see why.

Before you commit to holding off on a new purchase or go all-in on that new big-screen this weekend, here’s what you ought to consider.

There are advantages to shopping for a TV on (or around) Black Friday

The benefits of buying a TV around Black Friday are twofold. The first is obvious: Stores competitively cut prices during their Black Friday sales events in order to entice shoppers ahead of the holidays.

The second benefit isn’t quite as obvious, but it’s nevertheless relevant: Since these sales arrive at the end of the calendar year, many newly released TVs have already seen several rounds of price cuts by the time the sale starts.

This creates a perfect storm of savings opportunities. Stores slash the prices of already-discounted sets, and this double-dipping takes some TVs down to their lowest price on record.

As a result, most new TVs are “on sale” during Black Friday sales events, either because they’ve already seen discounts throughout the year, and/or because a retailer is cutting their price as part of the sale.

The key question, then, is how much savings one is leaving on the table by shopping ahead of Black Friday.

How much money do you save by buying a TV on Black Friday?

After over ten years of testing, reviewing and tracking the sales of TVs, I’ve developed a not-so-scientific, vibes-based answer to this very question: a few hundred bucks.

How much is a few hundred? Well, sometimes it’s $200 and sometimes it’s $500. Some TVs crash by over $1,000, and others, weirdly, climb in price.

“But Michael,” you might be saying, “doesn’t that make the word ‘few’ inaccurate? Don’t words have meaning? Are we not trying to have a society here?”

Consider this: Some TVs are released exclusively on Black Friday and debut on sale. That doesn’t stop retailers from slapping a big ol’ “$800 off!” label on the listing, referring to an original price that technically never really existed.

In other words, we don’t exist in a realm that makes much sense. Besides, sale prices are impossible to predict. Brands are constantly affected by forces great and small that contribute to when products go on sale (and for how much).

So, if you ask me how much extra money you’re spending by buying a TV now instead of waiting until Black Friday, I’ll tell you what I tell everyone else: probably a few hundred bucks. And that brings me to my final point.

If you want a new TV right now, you shouldn't wait until Black Friday

I know, I know: This piece of advice seems like a bit of a cop-out.

“Buy a TV if you want a TV” may seem like an obvious statement to make (and it is), but the truth of the matter is that no one but yourself can decide if — ahem — a few hundred bucks is more valuable than having a new TV between now and Black Friday. Nor can anyone tell you which models are most likely to get the biggest discounts when these sales events start churning out deals.

I can tell you two things with certainty: Most new TVs will be on sale during Black Friday, but most of these models are already relatively close to what will eventually be their lowest price.

Your particular circumstances and preferences matter more than anything else in this scenario. Maybe the risk of spending more on a TV now than you will in a couple of months is worth having a new screen to look at during football season. Perhaps you're really itching to do that marathon of "The Lord of the Rings" sooner rather than later.

Just for fun, let’s take a look at one of the most popular TVs among our readers during Black Friday last year: the LG C5 OLED.

According to my records, in late September of 2025, the 65-inch C5 was $1,699 at Best Buy. When Black Friday rolled around a couple of months later, the same model had fallen to $1,399.

The LG C6 OLED — the C5's successor — appears to be following a similar trajectory. At the time of publishing, the 65-inch LG C6 is $1,599.

While there's no way to know for sure, my hunch is that this model will settle between $1,299 and $1,399 at major retailers during Black Friday sales events. If I'm correct, the cost of skipping the wait will be about $200 to $300.

In other words, a few hundred bucks.

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The holiday shopping season is officially upon us, and as is customary, it started with a bang: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now that these major sales events are over, I’ve been fielding one question more than any other: Did I miss my chance to get a worthwhile deal on a new TV?

More specifically, folks want to know whether they should still buy a TV ahead of the holidays or wait for sometime in the early new year. And, although the answer is less straightforward than you might think, I've got the solution.

If you see a good deal, snag it now

There's no two ways about it: A ton of killer Black Friday deals are gone with the wind. At the height of Cyber Monday, the 65-inch version of TCL's top Mini-LED TV, the QM8K, was just $899. At the time of publishing, the 65-inch QM8K is back up to $1,499 at Best Buy.

Now, that's a big-time bummer for anyone who wants that particular TV. But that particular TV's price history shouldn't solely guide your thinking. If you need a new TV and the thought of waiting until after the holidays to upgrade fills you with disappointment, this is what I propose: Just buy a new TV.

While many of the top deals on the best TVs are gone, plenty of those very same TVs are still heavily discounted. These are not "sale prices" in the sense that there's a specific sale going on, it's just that the TV has been sitting on shelves long enough to warrant a lower price.

If it makes more financial sense for you to buy a TV now rather than later — or if you'd just rather have a new set ahead of the holidays — you can take solace in the fact that what you'll end up paying is likely far less than what you would've shelled out earlier this year.

For your purposes, "just buy a new TV" can also come to mean, "just buy a new TV wisely." For every TV like the QM8K that's jumped back up in price by several hundred dollars, many more have only crept up a little.

At its lowest price on Black Friday weekend, the Best Buy-exclusive, 48-inch LG B5 OLED was just $549. It has since climbed back up, but only to $649. That's still about half off its original price.

These two TVs tell the story of what happens to most models in the days and weeks following Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Will TVs like the TCL QM8K and the LG B5 go on sale again? Almost certainly. But most that sale price won't be drastically different to what we're seeing right now.

Remember: 2026 TVs are coming

While the majority of TV brands' most popular models have already been discounted close to what will eventually be their lowest price, you might nevertheless want to wait until January, February or March of next year in order to wring as much value as possible out of your purchase.

Many of the biggest TV-makers — LG, Samsung, Hisense and more — debut their next generation of TVs in January, at CES. As we get close to the release of those TVs (typically in the Spring and Summer), the previous year's models begin to hit their rock-bottom price.

Remember: Depending on your susceptibility to buyer's remorse, you may find that the longer you wait to buy a 2025 TV, the more tempted you'll be to wait for newer, flashier models from 2026.

This is why I usually tell people that, while Black Friday and Cyber Monday might represent the best time to find TV deals, the best time to buy any given TV usually varies within the window between Black Friday and the following Spring.

In short, some great TV deals have come and gone, sure, but some sales will linger on into next year when we'll get one last shot to buy them before they go out of stock for good.

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Today marks the last day of NordVPN's exclusive offer for Tom's Guide readers, which gets you four extra months free with all two-year plans.

This takes NordVPN's lowest monthly cost down to $2.88 per month – the lowest it's been all year. However, this deal won't be available for very much longer, and when it's gone, it's gone.

This means this is your last chance to get the best VPN on the market at the best price. NordVPN offers class-leading performance in practically every category and has top-of-the-line privacy credentials.

The deals on offer

There are four deals to choose from, each of which comes with an extra four months free. Each plan also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee as standard.

• NordVPN Basic
  Price with this deal: $2.88 per month ($80.73 for 27 months)
• NordVPN Plus
  Price with this deal: $3.75 per month ($105.03 for 27 months)
• NordVPN Complete
  Price with this deal: $4.72 per month ($132.03 for 27 months)
• NordVPN Prime
  Price with this deal: $6.64 per month ($186.03 for 27 months)

NordVPN is the best VPN for most people

NordVPN Basic is the most affordable plan, giving you access to all NordVPN's core VPN features, including 1,000+ Mbps speeds, post-quantum encryption, and protection for up to 10 devices. NordVPN has one of the most extensive server spreads with 8,000+ servers across 168 locations worldwide, and in fact, ExpressVPN is the only major provider to offer more.

For just $0.87 per month more, you can upgrade your protection with NordVPN Plus. This adds the NordPass password manager and Threat Protection Pro, which protects you from malware, trackers, and ads.

If you want to bump up your privacy and security even more, you can go for NordVPN Complete. This subcription gives you 1TB of encrypted cloud storage and scam call protection.

This final deal is for NordVPN Prime. This is the most expensive plan, but it does create a cybersecurity bundle with the addition of NordProtect. This means that you benefit from up to $1 million in ID theft insurance, as well as credit and dark web monitoring.

It's important to note, however, that this plan is a US-exclusive. It's also most likely not suitable for everyone, but if you're after total cybersecurity protection, it's a good option.

All of the above deals feature four months free and are exclusive to Tom's Guide readers. Make sure you always use our dedicated links to unlock the best price.

You should also keep in mind that NordVPN auto-renews at an increased price. To avoid any unexpected surprises, disable auto-renewal, then cancel your plan and re-subscribe at the lower price.

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Is it a disastrous clerical error? A genius marketing ploy? No one can say for sure, but either way, NordVPN still hasn't ended our exclusive Cyber Monday VPN deal.

Out of all the providers I've reviewed, NordVPN came out as the very best VPN for all round use. It's fast, has great privacy credentials and tools, and unblocked every single streaming service we tried it with.

This deal adds on an extra free month, meaning that if you sign up to the two-year plan, you'll get four months added on for free. That works out $2.88 per month, paid as $80 upfront for 28 months of service. This is the best price I've seen all year, and I can't say for sure when this deal will end.

What's so great about NordVPN?

I've used a lot of VPNs, and I think NordVPN is the best choice for most people. It balances plenty of tools with fairly intuitive apps, and scored very highly in all of our testing criteria. That includes strong, audited privacy features, unblocking overseas streaming sites, and rigorous speed tests.

If you're not too comfortable using new software, a couple of VPNs are a little simpler to get used to. ExpressVPN and Surfshark are two that stand out here, and may be better choices if you're worried the software will be too complex.

Similarly, if you're an advanced user, while NordVPN has tons of extras and tools, there's not a huge amount of customization available. Everything is preconfigured, and the most you can do is pick between "on" and "off." If you're the techy type, Private Internet Access, Proton VPN, or IPVanish may suit you more.

But, for everyone in between, I don't think there's any better choice than NordVPN.

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As VPN Editor at Tom's Guide, I've seen it all as far as Black Friday and Cyber Monday VPN deals go. A couple of extra months free here, a few dollars knocked off the price there. Unfortunately, some deals just aren't groundbreaking.

However, every year there always seems to be a handful of VPN brands that push the boat out – and this year has been no different. In fact, three of the biggest and best VPNs have launched best-ever deals, making them cheaper than I have ever seen them before.

I think this has been the best Black Friday on record for VPNs, and if you know you need one, I highly recommend taking advantage of one of these deals. You won't be getting a better price until next Black Friday – or, perhaps, ever.

Surfshark: VPN + antivirus for cheap

I rate Surfshark as the best cheap VPN thanks to its polished apps, excellent speeds, and overall reliability. It has undergone audits to prove it never logs any of your activity, and it's also great for streaming.

However, this Cyber Monday deal doesn't apply to the basic Surfshark Starter plan – that plan's stuck at the admittedly reasonable price of $1.99 per month. Instead, Surfshark has chosen to discount its Surfshark One plan, for the very first time.

The biggest upgrade here is that Surfshark One adds antivirus onto everything you get with Surfshark Starter. Considering over the course of the two-year subscription you'll be paying about $6 more overall ($53 for Starter, $59 for One), it's a difficult deal to pass up.

Sign up for $2.19 per month at Surfshark

ExpressVPN: the biggest surprise this Cyber Monday

ExpressVPN's deal was probably the biggest surprise over the weekend. Just a couple of months after a big shake-up of its prices – which included introducing a cheaper Basic tier – ExpressVPN launched its first ever Black Friday/Cyber Monday VPN deal.

This brought the price down to $2.44 per month, effectively making half the price it was before the price change.

The reduction applies on all levels of ExpressVPN's plans, so you can get a hefty discount on those too – great if you're looking to pick up cyber insurance alongside a VPN.

Be aware that I have spoken to ExpressVPN about this deal, and my contact has all but guaranteed that this discount will end on the stroke of midnight. If you want it, get it now.

Sign up for $2.44 per month at ExpressVPN

Proton VPN Plus: simply the best price ever

There's nothing "special" about this deal from Proton – no extra months, no added software. Quite simply, it's the cheapest I've ever seen two years of Proton VPN Plus go for.

I've seen Proton VPN Plus priced at anywhere between. $3.59 and $2.99 per month – the latter often during limited-time sales. However, this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it dropped to $2.49 per month, which is excellent value.

For context, Proton VPN is often just a little more expensive than all of its big rivals – NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, and the rest. However, at this price, it's cheaper than NordVPN for the first time ever, and if it wasn't for ExpressVPN's surprise deal – featured above – it'd be cheaper than that, too.

Surfshark is still cheaper, but Proton offers more customization in its apps, and is better suited to experts. If you think Proton VPN is right for you, don't miss this deal.

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'Tis the season to save money on your entertainment budget with Cyber Monday streaming deals. By this point every year, I’ve already canceled pretty much every subscription I have. Then Cyber Monday rolls in, and I rebuild my entire watchlist lineup at a steep discount. It’s a strategy many people overlook, but it stretches your money way a lot further.

Americans now spend about $61 a month on streaming, according to a Deloitte report — that’s more than $700 a year just to keep up with shows and movies everyone’s talking about. The thing is, you don’t have to stay subscribed to everything every month. At Tom’s Guide, we've long championed the art of churning: Hit pause on the services you’re not using, and come back only when there’s something you actually want to watch. With price hikes continually rolling out, it’s practically a survival tactic.

Below, I’ll walk you through exactly how I pull this off and round up the standout Cyber Monday streaming deals worth grabbing before they vanish.

7 best streaming deals I'm getting

• Disney+, Hulu bundle (with ads): $4.99/month for one year
• HBO Max Basic (with ads): $2.99/month for one year
• Apple TV: $5.99/month for 6 months
• Paramount+ Premium $2.99 for 2 month
• Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential: free with Walmart+ Membership (now 50% off)
• Starz: $12 for 1 year
• YouTube TV: now $62.99/month @ YouTube

Give yourself the gift of streaming deals

Every Black Friday/Cyber Monday, most streaming services offer some kind of discount. But generally, these deals are only available to new subscribers (in some cases, returning subscribers who canceled a while ago).

There's a super simple way to get around this fine print: Sign up with another email address.

You probably already have one (or a few). But if not, just go to any one of the numerous email services with a free tier, like Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, AOL, etc.

So, here's how I do this every year. First, Past Me already set calendar reminders to cancel the services I subscribed to during Black Friday/Cyber Monday week last year. So, I just make sure to cancel by the scheduled date.

Then, I use my new email address to sign up for the streaming deals. In my opinion, the best ones every year are Peacock, HBO Max and Paramount Plus. They are the ones worth investing in.

Some of the best Black Friday/Cyber Monday streaming deals right now are for annual plans, which means you can't really churn these services out monthly. But since they're so deeply discounted, it's worth the upfront cost.

Just don't forget to set that reminder to cancel next year.

Is there a Netflix Black Friday deal?

Unfortunately, the answer is: no, Netflix does not have a Black Friday deal. Trust me, I look every year, and it's always the same ... radio silence on their end.

Historically, Netflix has rarely offered discounts on its plans, and that includes not participating in Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals.

So, Netflix is sticking with its usual monthly prices: $7.99 for the Standard ad-supported plan; $17.99 for Standard ad-free; and $24.99 for Premium with 4K ultra HD.

However, since you aren't locked into a discounted annual plan, Netflix is the easiest streaming service to churn. They know this, too, which is why they've been splitting the seasons of their hottest shows ("Stranger Things" season 5 is being released in three volumes, for example), forcing you to keep Netflix to see the rest of the new episodes.

More from Tom's Guide

• How to get Hulu and Disney Plus for free
• How to get Peacock for free
• How to get Netflix for free

It wouldn't be Cyber Monday without a last-minute surprise VPN deal. NordVPN is running an exclusive offer for Tom's Guide readers, shared with our friends at TechRadar, which gets you four extra months free with all two-year plans.

This takes NordVPN's monthly costs down to $2.88 per month – the lowest it's been all year. This will be a flash sale, and when it's gone, it's gone.

Despite not having the best Black Friday VPN deal this year, NordVPN is still rated as our best VPN overall. It's a class-leader in practically every category, boasting exceptional performance and privacy credentials.

The deals on offer

All two-year NordVPN plans receive the bonus months, with four deals to choose from. Each plan also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee as standard.

• NordVPN Basic
  Price with this deal: $2.88 per month ($80.73 for 27 months)
• NordVPN Plus
  Price with this deal: $3.75 per month ($105.03 for 27 months)
• NordVPN Complete
  Price with this deal: $4.72 per month ($132.03 for 27 months)
• NordVPN Prime
  Price with this deal: $6.64 per month ($186.03 for 27 months)

NordVPN is the best VPN for most people

NordVPN Basic is the most affordable plan. You'll get all core VPN features, including 1,000+ Mbps speeds, post-quantum encryption, and protection for 10 devices. 8,000+ servers cover 168 locations worldwide – ExpressVPN is the only major provider to offer more.

Costing $0.87 per month more, NordVPN Plus is a huge upgrade and adds the NordPass password manager and Threat Protection Pro. The latter is the best VPN threat protection out there and protects you from malware, trackers, and ads.

NordVPN Complete sees the addition of 1TB of encrypted cloud storage and scam call protection. NordVPN Prime is the most expensive plan and creates a cybersecurity bundle. NordProtect is added and sees you benefit from up to $1 million in ID theft insurance, as well as credit and dark web monitoring.

This plan is a US-exclusive and won't be for everyone. But if you're after total cybersecurity protection, it's a good option.

The deal, featuring four months free, is exclusive to Tom's Guide readers. Make sure you always use our dedicated links to unlock the best price.

It's important to mention that NordVPN auto-renews at an increased price. To avoid any shocks, disable auto-renew then cancel your plan and re-subscribe at the lower price.

For more discounts, check out our Black Friday deals live blog.

Shop today's best Black Friday deals

• Amazon: 50% off Ring, Ninja, AirPods and more
• Walmart Plus: 50% off @ Walmart
• REI: half-off Arc'teryx, Patagonia, more
• Dell: monitors from $69, laptops from $299
• Nectar: 50% off mattresses + bundles
• Best Buy: laptops from $149
• Lenovo: doorbuster deals from $319
• Wayfair: up to 80% off home decor
• Lululemon: top picks from $9
• Newegg: Doorbuster deals from $6
• Walmart: holiday gifts from $15
• Birkenstock: deals from $20 @ Nordstrom
• Saatva: luxury mattresses from $1,099

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If you're a fan of novel kitchen appliances (like me), you've probably heard of Ninja Kitchen, an appliance maker whose products have a penchant for going viral. From coffee machines to air fryers, ice cream makersand everything in between, if it's a small cooking appliance, Ninja basically has it.

I am the proud owner of the Ninja Slushi, the slushy machine that racked up a 50K-strong waitlist before releasing in Australia, and sold out within minutes. Globally, the Slushi was a hit too, becoming a viral product all over social media.

If you've wanted to see what the fuss is about for yourself, right now, during the final stretch of Cyber Monday sales, the Ninja Slushi has dropped to an all-time low of just AU$334.99 on Amazon. When compared to the RRP, you'll save a massive 33% on the coveted machine — and nab it with plenty of time to prepare your finest frozen cocktail recipes for the hotter months on the Australian horizon.

You'll need to act fast to grab this viral machine — we saw this deal go out-of-stock last week, so we're expecting it will do so again, and in any case, this deal expires at 11:59pm AEDT tonight on December 1, 2025, when Amazon's Black Friday sale officially comes to an end.

Earlier this year, I was able to get my hands on the Ninja Slushi when it became available in Australia, and I had plenty of fun testing it and churning out concoctions in the vessel.

The machine has different temperature and texture controls that creates beverages in up to 60 minutes at max capacity, with five preset settings — Slush, Spiked Slush, Frappé, Milkshake and Frozen Juice.

After owning the machine for almost a year, my favourite types to make are a frozen cola and, if I am in the mood for something spiked, a Pina Colada. Now that I've perfected my Slushi settings, every beverage is the perfect icy consistency; they're perfect on a hot summer's day.

It's worth pointing out that most recipes will call for some tweaking of the presets on the machine. Whether that's changing the freezing temperature or using a different setting entirely, you might need to play around to find the right settings for your chosen frozen bevvy.

After the trial and error that comes with almost any new kitchen appliance, I'm sure frozen drink fanatics will get a kick out of this machine.

As of November 30, Missouri's age verification is live. Adults will now have to prove their age when accessing websites where "one-third or more of the content" is deemed "harmful to minors."

This legislation correlates closely with an increase in people searching for "VPN" in Missouri, indicating. a rise in interest around online privacy. We've seem similar spikes in VPN interest in Arizona, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin, and the age verification measures implemented by adult-only websites are widely seen as invasive.

By encrypting your internet traffic, VPNs effectively hide your activity from anyone trying to pry – internet providers like Xfinity are a key culprit. By sending you through one of their own servers, they also hide your real IP address, and can make you appear to be anywhere in the world. This combination of features also enables the best VPNs to unblock streaming services from overseas.

However, beware the fake VPN. Simply searching for VPNs in your app store of choice and downloading the first one you find may do you more hard than good. Some of these VPNs actively steal your data, and prey on those who have little experience with the software.

This is why we rigorously test and review VPNs, and make sure that the ones we recommend are trusted and safe to use. We can confidently say that every VPN we feature will improve your online privacy – not harm it.

What's more, now is the best time to pick up a VPN, thanks to the wealth of Black Friday VPN deals available. We've outlined the very best options below, all of which are fast, private, and easy to use.

The best Black Friday VPN deals for Missouri

Why do I need a VPN?

VPNs are not a silver bullet, and using one does not mean every trace of your online activity will be hidden or be untraceable back to you. However, they're the perfect first step towards improving your online privacy. Combined with due caution and common sense, they can help to eliminate a lot of the privacy risks we face online today.

For example, your internet provider almost certainly records your activity online. This is built up into a comprehensive profile of your habits and interests which is linked to your IP address and device identifiers, and this is then sold on to advertisers. This is one of the main reasons why advertising can be so accurate, and feel like someone is watching your every move – they are.

Using a VPN makes your activity invisible to your internet provider, meaning it can't build up that profile. This makes it harder (although not impossible) to target you with ads.

VPNs also change your IP address and substitute it with one of its own, which is also used by other subscribers to the service. This means a lot of activity is all jumbled up under one IP address, meaning individual actions and correlation are very hard to find. VPNs also have servers all around the world, which you can connect to and appear to be in that country.

This is great for streaming. If you're in Missouri but want to watch something on the BBC iPlayer – only available in the UK – you can connect to a UK VPN server and stream away like a true Brit.

In short, VPNs are very versatile, and have a ton of uses. If you're concerned about your online privacy, using a VPN is a good place to start.

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Online privacy goes beyond just VPN protection, and the same goes for the best Cyber Monday VPN deals.

A handful of the best VPNs have slashed prices on cybersecurity bundles and privacy suites, meaning you can grab total cybersecurity protection for unbelievable prices.

Each suite in this list offers something different, with prices ranging from around $4 per month to just under $7 per month. But each represents great value and will suit beginners and experts alike.

If you like what you see, be quick as these deals will only be live for a day or two longer.

Deals at a glance

• Proton Unlimited: 50% off – 1 Year: $6.49 per month
• ExpressVPN Pro: 73% off – 2 years + 4 months free: $5.24 per month
• Surfshark One+: 80% off – 2 years + 3 months free: $4.19 per month
• NordVPN Prime: 78% off – 2 years + 4 months free: $6.64 per month

Proton Unlimited – an ecosystem to rival Google

I use Proton Unlimited every day and now I can never go back to Google. Its privacy-first, end-to-end encrypted ecosystem effortlessly syncs together and includes Proton VPN, Mail, Pass, Drive, and Calendar.

Proton VPN is one of the fastest VPNs we've tested, boats class-leading privacy and security, and has some great features – including ones dedicated to fighting internet censorship.

If privacy is your priority, Proton Unlimited is for you. 500GB of storage is shared across its apps, you can hold thousands of secure passwords and logins in Pass, and encrypt your communications with Mail. Each app has tons of extra features, perfect for experts to dive into. But Proton Unlimited also caters to beginners and can be used across all your devices.

ExpressVPN Pro – the cheapest it's ever been

ExpressVPN never used to be cheap, and even after a revamp of its plan and pricing structure it was still a little expensive. Its shock Cyber Monday sale has changed all that. ExpressVPN plans have never been this low and it undercut its major rivals in the process.

ExpressVPN Pro offers all core VPN features such as post-quantum encryption, the Lightway protocol, and super easy to use apps.

It also allows for 14 simultaneous device connections, advanced threat protection, and the Keys password manager. But there's more.

Identity Defender – a US exclusive – provides a data removal service, up to $1 million in ID theft insurance, and credit monitoring. The clincher is the inclusion of Dedicated IP. Usually a paid-add on, Dedicated IP grants you your own unique, secure, VPN IP address – although it's not currently available on Mac.

If you're in the US, this deal represents unbeatable value. If you're outside the US but looking for Dedicated IP, it's also great value as this usually costs a few dollars per month extra.

Surfshark One+ – the most affordable bundle

Surfshark One+ is the cheapest bundle on this list, but it still packs a hefty punch. Surfshark VPN is super fast, secure, easy to use, and covers an unlimited number of devices.

It's one of the best streaming VPNs we've tested and boasts unique features such as Multi IP and Alternative ID.

You'll get your hands on award-winning Avira-backed Antivirus, something no other VPN on this list includes. This provides real-time protection and can run multi-level scans of your device.

The final feature of this bundle is the Incogni data removal service. It searches a wide array of data brokers for your data and sends removal requests on your behalf. This helps reduce the chances of receiving scam calls and emails, as well as spam and junk.

Surfshark's apps cater more for beginners than experts but its unique feature offering makes it a real catch for anyone looking to protect their online privacy.

NordVPN Prime – total cybersecurity protection

We rate NordVPN as the best VPN out there. It's a class leader in almost every category and offers fast speeds, powerful streaming unblocking, and great features.

NordVPN Prime is the most expensive bundle on this list but you get your money's worth. Alongside the core VPN features, you'll get access to Threat Protection Pro – the best VPN threat protection available – which protects you from ads, trackers, and malware.

There's the NordPass password manager, 1TB of encrypted cloud storage, scam call protection, and NordProtect. Like Identity Defender, NordProtect is a US-exclusive and provides ID theft insurance, credit monitoring, and dark web insurance.

NordVPN Prime is most similar to ExpressVPN Pro, with Dedicated IP being the big difference. If you're outside of the US, NordVPN Prime isn't quite as good value as you lose NordProtect.

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As Black Friday morphs into Cyber Monday, the best Black Friday VPN deals are still going strong – but they won't be around for much longer. One in particular that's not worth missing out on comes from IPVanish – one of the most established and trusted names in the game.

IPVanish is perfect for those of you that like to tinker with settings and set up your VPN exactly how you like it. Admittedly, it's not the best choice for beginners, but it blends power and control with ease of use very well.

It's currently available for just $2.19 per month, which is a excellent considering it's typically one of the more expensive VPNs. This puts it on a par with the likes of Surfshark and Private Internet Access.

One of the main draws of IPVanish is the fact that it's one of the best Fire Stick VPNs, available both on the old Fire OS as well as newer Vega OS. It's also highly configurable, which is perfect for those who like to get under the hood of their VPN.

If you're too busy snapping up other deals, then don't worry. Here at Tom's Guide, we've done the testing for you, and here's a quick rundown.

Surfshark is IPVanish's main rival this Black Friday by dropping the price of its Surfshark One tier to $2.19 per month, the same price as IPVanish. Surfshark offers better streaming support and faster speeds, plus effective antivirus bundled in. If you just want a VPN, then Surfshark's Basic tier is even cheaper than IPVanish at $1.99 per month.

ProtonVPN is also a contender. It's one of the most secure VPNs on the market, and as such offers similar configurability to IPVanish. Proton VPN is more expensive than IPVanish at $2.49 per month, although this is the cheapest you're likely to get Proton VPN this year.

The only other VPN that currently offers support for Vega OS is NordVPN. Based on our testing, NordVPN is the best VPN overall right now, offering great security and privacy, easy-to-use apps, fast speeds, and excellent streaming support. It is more expensive than IPVanish, though, at $2.99 per month.

For more discounts, check out our Black Friday deals live blog.

Shop today's best Black Friday deals

• Amazon: 50% off Ring, Ninja, AirPods and more
• Walmart Plus: 50% off @ Walmart
• REI: half-off Arc'teryx, Patagonia, more
• Dell: monitors from $69, laptops from $299
• Nectar: 50% off mattresses + bundles
• Best Buy: laptops from $149
• Lenovo: doorbuster deals from $319
• Wayfair: up to 80% off home decor
• Lululemon: top picks from $9
• Newegg: Doorbuster deals from $6
• Walmart: holiday gifts from $15
• Birkenstock: deals from $20 @ Nordstrom
• Saatva: luxury mattresses from $1,099

We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.

For Black Friday, Norton has deals on all its antivirus software, including Norton Premium which provides both excellent real-time malware protection and extensive list of features. Norton Premium will cover up to 10 devices and has online protections like a VPN, parental controls, a password manager, dark web monitoring, and scam protection.

It's also currently available on discount for Black Friday for 68% off, making it just $44 a year or less than $4 a month. That means you have coverage for your computers, tablets and smartphones, all year, from scams, phishing attacks and malware – especially important during holiday shopping seasons when scammers and hackers are just as busy as you are.

The best antivirus programs will protect you whenever you're online by scanning for malware in real-time, alerting you to phishing scams and provide you with additional protection like a VPN. Norton does all this, and includes dark web monitoring, deepfake protection and cloud backup.

Norton has scored well in independent antivirus tests. In AV Test's Jan/Feb 2025 Report it scored a 6 out of 6, and in AV Comparatives March 2025 Protection Test, the company scored a 99.96% which means Norton excels at detecting and blocking malware.

With several tiers of protection available, Norton has an antivirus software that can help keep your devices safe online. Each one will include excellent anti-malware protection and all of them are currently discounted for Black Friday. When we tested Norton's software, we liked the privacy and identity theft features that were included – especially the features like the dark web monitoring that searches for your personal information, a check that can see if your computer's software needs to be updated, and the Safe Search feature that warns you if you're visiting potentially iffy websites.

In all, this is one of the best antivirus programs you can get — and at 75% off, it's a real steal.

For more great discounts be sure to check out our Black Friday deals live blog right now.

Shop today's best Black Friday deals

• Amazon: 50% off Ring, Ninja, AirPods and more
• Walmart Plus: 50% off @ Walmart
• REI: half-off Arc'teryx, Patagonia, more
• Dell: monitors from $69, laptops from $299
• Nectar: 50% off mattresses + bundles
• Best Buy: laptops from $149
• Lenovo: doorbuster deals from $319
• Wayfair: up to 80% off home decor
• Lululemon: top picks from $9
• Newegg: Doorbuster deals from $6
• Walmart: holiday gifts from $15
• Birkenstock: deals from $20 @ Nordstrom
• Saatva: luxury mattresses from $1,099

You really don't see a lot of these crop up. FastestVPN is offering the only lifetime VPN deal this Black Friday, and while it might seem too good to be true, it's totally legitimate. With this deal, you can use FastestVPN for life, knowing that you're in the hands of a VPN that we've reviewed and tested, and know to be safe.

Using the code FUTUREBF2025 unlocks FastestVPN's Black Friday VPN deal for $30 all-in – a further $5 off its already discounted $35 Black Friday price. None of the best VPNs offer this kind of deal, and although FastestVPN admittedly can't quite match the big guns for performance, it's an eye-catching and unique deal.

I thought we might see a move away from lifetime VPN deals, especially after the VPNSecure debacle back in May 2025. But FastestVPN is sticking to its guns and giving you a VPN subscription that'll last – in theory – forever.

How good is FastestVPN?

Straight up, FastestVPN isn't challenging the VPN big hitters. But it's not a bad VPN by any stretch of the imagination and will definitely protect you online.

Its encryption is solid and it's had its no-logs policy independently audited – a real plus. That means a third-party has confirmed it doesn't store any of your data.

Despite the name, FastestVPN isn't the fastest VPN we've tested. It's not slow though, averaging around 700 Mbps the last time we tested it. This is more than fast enough for daily browsing and streaming. Unless you have ultra-fast Wi-Fi, FastestVPN shouldn't slow you down but speedier VPNs, like Surfshark and Proton VPN, are available.

FastestVPN's apps are pleasant enough, albeit simplistic. There are apps for all major platforms and you can have up to 10 simultaneous connections. You'll also get a password manager for two years which is a nice bonus.

Other than that, there aren't a load of extra features, and FastestVPN's server size of 800 falls way below the leading providers. It does offer 100+ locations however, which is on a par with Surfshark, so you should still find a server to suit you.

Obviously price is FastestVPN's biggest pull. $30 for a lifetime is hard to ignore, especially when the likes of NordVPN and ExpressVPN can cost upwards of $100 per year. There are no price hikes on renewal or nasty surprises. If you're not fussy about features or style, FastestVPN's Black Friday deal is well worth a look.

Use our exclusive code FUTUREBF2025 to sign up to FastestVPN for $30.

We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.

Black Friday is dead – long live Cyber Monday. As the shopping weekend draws to a close and we hit the final day of massive discounts, there are still some mega Cyber Monday VPN deals taking it down to the wire.

You can still pick up a premium VPN for a fraction of its regular price. How much of a fraction? Well, you can get some of the best VPNs for less than $2 per month. But be quick, these deals won't last much longer.

Below I've listed four highlights, with prices going as low as an incredible $1.11 per month. So, if you're after a rock-solid VPN for a rock-bottom price, keep reading.

Surfshark – the best cheap VPN

Surfshark is the best cheap VPN out there and it can be yours for $1.99 per month. It's one of the fastest VPNs we've tested, recording speeds of 1,000+ Mbps. It unblocked pretty much every streaming site we threw at it and it boasts some nifty, and unique, features such as Multi IP and Alternative ID.

It's apps are simple and cater to beginners, plus you can protect an unlimited number of devices on one plan. There's 4,500+ servers to choose from, covering 142 locations in 100 countries, and a high standard of privacy and security.

It's not the most customizable, but when you get this level of performance for this cheap, it's hard to complain.

If you're feeling adventurous and want to spend $0.20 per month more, Surfshark One bundles Avira-backed Antivirus in with the VPN. It's award-winning and is a great tool for keeping your device safe.

PrivadoVPN – The lowest price you'll pay

If it's cheap you want, it's cheap you'll get. You won't get a fully-featured VPN for less this Black Friday.

PrivadoVPN can't quite match Surfshark for features but it's no slacker. It recorded very respectable speeds of 800+ Mbps in our testing and is designed for streaming unblocking – something it's very good at. It's apps aren't flashy, but they work and cover all major devices.

There's some unique features like GPS location spoofing and parental controls. It has a solid kill switch and you can protect up to 10 devices on one plan.

The inclusion of antivirus takes this deal to the next level. VPN protection and antivirus for just over $1 per month is incredible value. It's not fool proof and can't quite match the best antivirus software, but it's a brilliant free extra.

PrivadoVPN hasn't yet undergone any independent audits and this is something we'd like to see. However there's no reason to believe it's no-logs policy is a pack of lies. PrivadoVPN is safe, performs well, and affordable.

PureVPN – long-term value

Bringing up the rear is PureVPN. The provider has a habit of offering heavily-discounted Black Friday deals and this year is no different.

You can secure your data privacy for a whopping five years. It's rare for VPN plans to last this long and it'll cost you $1.49 per month for the privilege.

PureVPN is a solid, safe, all-rounder. It has 6,000+ servers in over 80 locations worldwide, its speeds are decent, and it's useful for unblocking streaming services. It's passed independent audits and it's simple apps can be used on up to 10 devices.

A lack of split tunneling support for Mac is a shame and in our last review, PureVPN's live chat and on-site support was fairly poor.

The provider can't quite challenge the VPN industry leaders when it comes to performance or features. But it's a reliable and super-cheap alternative.

FastestVPN – the lifetime-plan wildcard

Sorry, sorry, I know that this doesn't technically fit the bill here. But, if you buy this deal and use the VPN for a few years, it works out at less than $2 per month. Use it for five years, it works out at $0.50 per month, 10 years, it's $0.25 per month. Should I carry on?

Admittedly, FastestVPN isn't as good overall as the VPNs above. Most notably, it proved to be pretty poor when we tested its streaming unblocking in our FastestVPN review. For some, spending a little extra on a truly premium VPN like Surfshark will be the right decision.

But, if you're on a tight budget and you're planning on just using you VPN for privacy matters, FastestVPN is arguably the very cheapest way of doing so.

We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.

While you may be prepping for the holidays, the bad news is so are the scammers, hackers and bad actors. The good news is that our best overall antivirus program is on sale, and can keep you protected while you shop all the best deals.

Norton is offering deals on all its antivirus software, including Norton 360 Deluxe, which is our best overall antivirus choice for its excellent real-time malware protection and extensive list of features. Right now Norton 360 Deluxe is discounted 75% and will cover five devices all year for just $29. That gets you features like a VPN, parental controls and a password manager — all of which usually costs $120 annually.

Lots of people are looking forward to all the Black Friday deals, but no one wants to get taken advantage of. A quality antivirus program can help keep you stay protected when shopping online by scanning in real-time for malware, alert you to phishing scams and provide you with additional protection like a VPN, browser protections that will alert you if you visit a suspicious website and even cloud backups that secure your data.

Norton offers several tiers of protection, and each one will include the excellent anti-malware protection that 360 Deluxe has. All of them are currently discounted for Black Friday, but not all of them include the wide array of features that 360 Deluxe has.

Norton scored well in independent antivirus testing, with a 6 out of 6 in AV Test's Jan/Feb 2025 Report and a 99.96% in AV Comparatives March 2025 Protection Test. That puts them among the top in being able to detect and block malware.

When we tested it, we also liked the privacy and identity theft features that were included – 360 Deluxe will scan the dark web for your personal information, check to see if your computer's software needs to be updated, and has a Safe Search feature that warns you if you're visiting potentially iffy websites.

For more discounts, check out our Black Friday deals live blog right now.

Shop today's best Black Friday deals

• Amazon: 50% off Ring, Ninja, AirPods and more
• Walmart Plus: 50% off @ Walmart
• REI: half-off Arc'teryx, Patagonia, more
• Dell: monitors from $69, laptops from $299
• Nectar: 50% off mattresses + bundles
• Best Buy: laptops from $149
• Lenovo: doorbuster deals from $319
• Wayfair: up to 80% off home decor
• Lululemon: top picks from $9
• Newegg: Doorbuster deals from $6
• Walmart: holiday gifts from $15
• Birkenstock: deals from $20 @ Nordstrom
• Saatva: luxury mattresses from $1,099

Black Friday has become Cyber Monday and NordVPN has celebrated by dropping an exclusive Cyber Monday VPN deal – only available to Tom's Guide readers and our friends at TechRadar.

NordVPN has four tiers of plans to choose from – more than most other VPNs – and each tier unlocks extra features. Thanks to our exclusive deal, every two-year plan comes with four extra months free. There's also a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans as standard.

I use NordVPN everyday and it's the best VPN for most people. This Cyber Monday, prices start at $2.88 per month – the cheapest price we've seen all year.

All of NordVPN's plans are great and offer something different. But I think the second tier represents the best value for money. NordVPN Plus is a huge upgrade on NordVPN Basic and now costs $3.75 per month.

With NordVPN Plus, you'll unlock the NordPass password manager and the excellent Threat Protection Pro – as well as all its core VPN features.

NordVPN's Black Friday deals at a glance:

• NordVPN Basic: 2 years + 4 months free: $2.88 per month (billed as $80.73)
• NordVPN Plus: 2 years + 4 months free: $3.75 per month (billed as $105.03)
• NordVPN Complete: 2 years + 4 months free: $4.72 per month (billed as $132.03)
• NordVPN Prime: 2 years + 4 months free: $6.64 per month (billed as $186.03)

NordVPN Basic is your cheapest option, but NordVPN Plus is a huge upgrade

If you're after the cheapest NordVPN plan, then NordVPN Basic has you covered. It's $2.88 per month ($80.73 up front pre-tax).

It's our number one VPN for good reason. 1,000+ Mbps speeds, class-leading post-quantum encryption, unbeatable streaming performance, and protection for up to 10 devices.

However I don't think it's best value NordVPN deal this Black Friday. For $0.87 per month more you can upgrade to NordVPN Plus. The inclusion of NordPass and Threat Protection Pro makes this a no-brainer.

As one of the best password managers, NordPass allows you to generate and store hundreds of secure passwords and logins. Threat Protection Pro will protect you from malware and phishing scams, alongside ads and trackers. It's powerful and performed incredibly well in our latest round of testing – there's no better VPN threat protection.

These are features I use every day, and are well worth paying a little more per month for. You'll also get all the core VPN features offered with NordVPN Basic.

Happy to spend more? NordVPN has two more plans

If you're happy to spend a few dollars more per month for extra cybersecurity features NordVPN has two more plans.

NordVPN Complete sees the addition of 1TB of encrypted cloud storage and scam call protection. It costs $4.72 per month ($132.03 up front pre-tax).

NordVPN Prime – a US-exclusive – bundles everything NordVPN has to offer, adding NordProtect. NordProtect provides up to $1 million in ID theft insurance, up to $100k in cyber extortion insurance, and dark web and credit monitoring. It's not cheap, costing $6.64 per month ($186.03 up front pre-tax).

These two deals won't be for everyone but it's great NordVPN offers them and if you're after total cybersecurity protection, they're good value.

We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.

The NBA Cup group stage comes to a head on Black Friday, with 11 games that include at least three straight-up group deciders and two elimination games minimum, plus reunions for Luka Doncic and Anthony Davies in the Mavericks vs Lakers clash. That's part of a Prime double-header, along with the Bucks vs Knicks clash.

You can watch NBA Black Friday Games 2025 live streams from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE.

Only the six group winners and best second-placed team in each conference will progress to the knockouts. Going into Friday, the Raptors and Lakers have already secured qualification, as the winners of East group A and West group B respectively. That means four group-winner berths are still up for grabs.

It's effectively winner-takes-all in East group B, West group A and West group C, as the Magic face the Pistons, the Suns take on the Thunder (a potential game of the night), and the Spurs visit the Nuggets (another marquee matchup). Detroit, however, will also have to overturn a 37-point deficit to leapfrog Orlando.

As things stand, the Cavaliers and Suns are going through as the best second-placed teams, but we're expecting plenty of chopping and changing, amongst the Western Conference teams especially. That's because Phoenix are up against the reigning champion Thunder and MVP SGA, and San Antonio, who are next in line in the second-place rankings, are facing Nikola Jokic's Nuggets.

Here's how to watch NBA Black Friday Games 2025 from anywhere in the world, and potentially for free.

NBA Black Friday Games schedule 2025

Friday, November 28
7:30 p.m. — Magic vs Pistons (NBA League Pass)
7:30 p.m. — Wizards vs Pacers (NBA League Pass)
7:30 p.m. — Cavaliers vs Hawks (NBA League Pass)
7:30 p.m. — Bulls vs Hornets (NBA League Pass)
7:30 p.m. — 76ers vs Nets (NBA League Pass)
7:30 p.m. — Bucks vs Knicks (Prime Video)
9:30 p.m. — Suns vs Thunder (NBA League Pass)
9:30 p.m. — Spurs vs Nuggets (NBA League Pass)
9:30 p.m. — Kings vs Jazz (NBA League Pass)
10 p.m. — Grizzlies vs Clippers (NBA League Pass)
10 p.m. — Mavericks vs Lakers (Prime Video)

(All times ET)

Watch NBA Black Friday Games 2025 from anywhere

Away from home and blocked from watching the 2025 NBA Black Friday Games?

You can still watch your usual basketball live streams thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

It's really easy to use a VPN to watch NBA Black Friday Games 2025.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch your Prime Video stream of the Bucks vs Knicks game, choose 'United States' from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Prime Video and watch the NBA Black Friday Games live.

How to watch NBA Black Friday Games 2025 live streams in the U.S.

In the U.S., both the Bucks vs Knicks and the Mavericks vs Lakers games are exclusive to Prime Video.

Prime Video costs $14.99/month or $139/year after a 30-day FREE trial, and it's also home to select Thursday, Friday and Saturday games, plus Berlin and London games, and the NBA Cup knockout rounds.

All other NBA Black Friday Games are exclusive to NBA League Pass, which starts at $16.99/month or $109.99 for the rest of the season, and is subject to blackout restrictions.

Not at home right now? You can tap into your preferred coverage through NordVPN.

How to watch NBA Black Friday Games 2025 live streams in Canada

In Canada, the Bucks vs Knicks, Cavaliers vs Hawks and Grizzlies vs Clippers games are available to watch on Sportsnet Plus, which starts at CA$29.99/month CA$249.99/year.

The Magic vs Pistons, Spurs vs Nuggets and Mavericks vs Lakers games are being shown on TSN+, which grants access to everything TSN has to offer for $8/month or $80/year.

At the time of publication, the Magic vs Pistons game is appearing on the schedules of both networks.

If you're outside Canada but have a subscription, you can watch NBA Black Friday Games with the aid of a VPN, such as NordVPN.

How to watch NBA Black Friday Games 2025 live streams in the U.K.

In the U.K., all 11 of the NBA Black Friday Games are being shown on Prime Video.

A subscription costs £8.99/month or £95/year after a 30-day FREE trial, and Prime Video also has exclusive rights over the Berlin and London games, the Play-In tournament, and the NBA Finals.

If you're a subscriber but you're not in the U.K. right now, try using NordVPN to watch the NBA Black Friday Games as if you were back at home.

How to watch NBA Black Friday Games 2025 live streams in Australia

In Australia, all 11 of the NBA Black Friday Games are being shown on Prime Video.

A subscription costs AU$6.99/month or AU$59/year after a 30-day FREE trial, and Prime Video is also the only place to watch the Berlin and London games, as well as the entirety of the Play-In tournament.

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the NBA Black Friday action on your account as if you were back home.

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We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.

I've covered a lot of Black Friday VPN deals in the past couple of weeks. Some VPNs are slashing prices, others are throwing in extra months for free, and yet more are adding extra tools on top of their regular plans.

However, for my money, there are two absolute standouts: Surfshark and Proton VPN.

Surfshark has discounted its Surfshark One plan, which adds its award-winning antivirus onto its fully fledged VPN subscription. The asking price is $2.19 per month, paid up front as $59 for 27 months of cover. Considering standalone antivirus often costs more than that, this is a stellar deal – if you need antivirus, that is.

Proton VPN, on the other hand, has a few different options. The first is its Proton VPN Plus plan. This is the regular, unlimited VPN, which is at its lowest ever price – $2.49 per month, again paid up front as $59, this time for 24 months of cover.

However, the comprehensive Proton Unlimited is also available, which bundles Proton VPN, Proton Mail, Proton Pass, Proton Drive, and Proton Calendar. A 12-month plan is currently available for $6.49 per month, paid upfront as $78.

Here, I'll compare each in some key areas to help you make your decision.

Surfshark's deal

Proton's deals

Price: Surfshark

This one's easy – Surfshark's deal is cheaper than Proton VPN – and if we're comparing Surfshark One with Proton VPN Plus, Surfshark also gives you more for your money. Although Proton VPN is excellent, so is Surfshark, and the latter throws in antivirus for free.

In terms of total outlay, both are very similar at around $59. However, Surfshark's subscription is for 27 months, while Proton VPN's is 24 months, making your cash go marginally further

Be aware that the price for both providers increases if you let them auto-renew – but Surfshark is certainly more guilty of this.

Jump back to Surfshark's deal ^

Privacy: Proton VPN

Proton VPN is widely known to be one of the most private and secure VPNs, and the Proton Unlimited bundle is the icing on the cake. Proton VPN itself has undergone tons of independent audits, and offers loads of extra features that experts can use to tailor their privacy experience – like port forwarding, and the obfuscated Stealth protocol.

Unlimited can almost entirely replace the Google ecosystem, and by doing so, you're keeping your data safe from one of the most data-hungry companies in the world. That can only be a good thing.

This all makes Surfshark sound like it's not private – which is absolutely false. Surfshark has had all the essentials audited to prove it's doing what it say, and its encryption is just as strong as Proton VPN's. However, it just can't match the 360-degree privacy Proton Unlimited offers.

Jump back to Proton VPN's deals ^

Ease of use: Surfshark

Surfshark's whole brand is based around making privacy accessible to anyone – whether they're a hardened Tor user, or someone who barely ever uses their smartphone.

The apps are really clearly laid out, and despite the fact that Surfshark now offers a lot more than just a basic VPN, everything is neatly arranged in the left-hand toolbar.

On the contrary, Proton VPN's apps are quite busy, and the extra features that make it so popular with advanced users aren't laid out in a way that makes it approachable by newbies. Also, I've found that despite the app refresh going live on Windows, iOS and Android, the Mac app has been left in the dust, languishing with the old interface.

If you wants the easiest VPN to use, go with Surfshark.

Jump back to Surfshark's deal ^

Speed: Proton VPN

In our Proton VPN review, the Swiss-based VPN proved to be the most reliably fast VPN we've ever tested, with excellent speeds on both short-distance and long-distance connections.

Surfshark actually topped out at a higher speed that Proton VPN in the same tests on short-distance connections, but faltered when it came to connecting to servers thousands of miles away. This might not sound surprising, but Proton VPN barely slowed down at all in the same situation – and that's why we rank it so highly for speeds.

Jump back to Proton VPN's deals ^

Streaming: Tie

In our latest round of streaming testing, both Proton VPN and Surfshark fared incredibly well. They both flawlessly unblocked a wide range of Netflix libraries – including UK, US< Canada, Japan, and Australia – as well as Amazon Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, and other regional streaming sites.

Both did have a couple of hiccups.

A select few YouTube channels have very strict VPN blocks – the Formula 1 channel, for instance – and they can be near-impossible to watch when both a) not logged in, and b) using a VPN. Proton VPN had some issues, and Surfshark was unable to unblock it entirely. Bear in mind, though, that this is a very niche case.

It was a similar story with Disney Plus – while Surfshark had no issues, Proton VPN did have a few issues, before finally getting access.

However, for the vast majority of streaming sites, both Surfshark and Proton VPN performed incredibly well.

Jump back to the deals ^

Verdict

There are some key areas in which Surfshark and Proton VPN excel, and others where they fall behind a little.

Surfshark is the perfect choice for people who are new to VPNs, and want a simple but super secure VPN that makes things easy. If you know you won't need to fiddle with the settings, Surfshark is your best bet. It's also a slightly better deal, thanks to the added antivirus.

Proton VPN certainly isn't tricky to use, but it's better suited to those who are comfortable using a range of software on their devices. It's also more reliably quick no matter where you connect, and if you want to upgrade to the Proton Unlimited plan, it's far more comprehensive.

Jump back to Surfshark's deal ^

Jump back to Proton VPN's deals ^

For more discounts, check out our Black Friday deals live blog.

Shop today's best Black Friday deals

• Amazon: 50% off Ring, Ninja, AirPods and more
• Walmart Plus: 50% off @ Walmart
• REI: half-off Arc'teryx, Patagonia, more
• Dell: monitors from $69, laptops from $299
• Nectar: 50% off mattresses + bundles
• Best Buy: laptops from $149
• Lenovo: doorbuster deals from $319
• Wayfair: up to 80% off home decor
• Lululemon: top picks from $9
• Newegg: Doorbuster deals from $6
• Walmart: holiday gifts from $15
• Birkenstock: deals from $20 @ Nordstrom
• Saatva: luxury mattresses from $1,099

We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.

When I’m working out, I need waterproof headphones. That’s because my exercise regime could take me on a rainy run or to a sweaty session at the gym. So this Black Friday I’ve been on the lookout for the best waterproof heap-on-deal deals.

I've tested a number of pairs of the best workout headphones, and these three rank among my favorites. Whether you’re looking for over-ear headphones, bone conduction headphones, or in-ear buds, there is something on their list for everyone on any budget.

• JBL Endurance Race 2: was $89 now $49 @ Amazon
• SHOKZ OpenSwim Pro: was $179 now $124 @ Amazon
• H2O Audio RIPT Ultra: was $249 now $187 @ Amazon

For more discounts, check out our Black Friday deals live blog.

Shop today's best Black Friday deals

• Amazon: 50% off Ring, Ninja, AirPods and more
• Walmart Plus: 50% off @ Walmart
• REI: half-off Arc'teryx, Patagonia, more
• Dell: monitors from $69, laptops from $299
• Nectar: 50% off mattresses + bundles
• Best Buy: laptops from $149
• Lenovo: doorbuster deals from $319
• Wayfair: up to 80% off home decor
• Lululemon: top picks from $9
• Newegg: Doorbuster deals from $6
• Walmart: holiday gifts from $15
• Birkenstock: deals from $20 @ Nordstrom
• Saatva: luxury mattresses from $1,099

Everyone wants one of the best home security cameras to help secure their homes, but not everyone wants to sign up for yet another subscription fee in order to do so. And many smart security cameras have features, like person and package detection, that are locked behind subscriptions.

However, that isn't the case for the models on this list. Brands like Eufy, Wyze and Reolink offer local storage, usually courtesy of a microSD card slot, which allow you to store your footage without requiring you to pay a monthly fee.

That means you can purchase multiple cameras and secure your home without worrying about tacking on any additional costs, and these brands have excellent features and multiple models available – so you can choose from small indoor cameras to watch out for pets and kids, a budget outdoor camera that can keep an eye on an alleyway or even purchase a solar model that requires no power supply at all.

Either way, you'll wanted to take advantage of these deals before Cyber Monday ends on home security cameras that I can personally recommend based on our extensive real-world testing and reviews. You'll have to hurry as many of these sales are over at the end of the day.

Quick Links

• Reolink 4MP Indoor Security Camera E1: was $40 now $25 @ Amazon
• Reolink First 4K Solar Security Camera: was $150 now $97 @ Amazon
• Eufy Security Indoor Cam C210: was $30 now $25 @ Amazon
• Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350: was $140 now $79 @ Amazon
• Eufy Security S330: was $220 now $129 @ Amazon
• Wyze Cam OG Indoor/Outdoor: was $30 now $14 @ Amazon
• Wyze Cam Pan v4: was $60 now $49 @ Amazon

Home Security Camera Deals

For more great discounts be sure to check out our Cyber Monday deals live blog right now.

The best VPNs are now available to download on Amazon's latest Fire TV Stick, the 4K Select.

We've had to wait over one month for Amazon to release a software update enabling compatibility. But it landed on November 28 – just in time to take advantage of Black Friday VPN deals and Amazon Fire Stick discounts.

The Fire Stick Select was released back in mid-October and, at $40, was seen as an affordable 4K streaming option. Arguably the most significant feature was the adoption of Amazon's new Linux-based Vega OS – which some believed was an attempt to combat illegal streaming and "dodgy" Fire Sticks.

However, the novel OS meant the best Fire Sticks VPNs weren't compatible with the new device. Existing apps ran on the Android-based Fire OS and were rendered unusable.

Certain VPN providers rose to challenge and began developing Vega OS apps. These VPN apps can now be downloaded and used on 4K Select devices.

NordVPN was ready first, closely followed by IPVanish. Some providers have confirmed apps are being worked on, while others aren't moving so quickly.

Using a VPN with an Amazon Fire Stick not only protects your online privacy, but allows you to unblock libraries of geo-restricted streaming content.

Time is running out to pick up a Black Friday bargain, but the deals aren't gone yet. If you're still thinking of picking up a Fire Stick Select, why not grab a VPN to go with with it.

NordVPN and IPVanish lead the charge

When it comes to VPN innovation, NordVPN can usually be found leading the way. It's no different for Fire Stick Select support, with the provider having its Vega OS app ready by October 17, 2025.

Marijus Briedis, Chief Technology Officer at NordVPN, said the app has been built "from scratch to deliver the same reliable VPN protection our users expect, optimized for the new system's architecture." Briedis added that the team ensured users wouldn't "miss a beat during this transition."

1,000+ Mbps speeds, powerful streaming unblocking capabilities, and 8,000+ servers worldwide, are three reasons why we rate NordVPN as the #1 Fire Stick VPN, and Vega OS support can now be added to that list.

NordVPN is running a Black Friday sale and you can grab a two-year plan, with three months free, for $2.99 per month ($80.73 up front pre-tax).

IPVanish has been a consistent leader in the Fire Stick VPN space, and is the most downloaded VPN app on the Amazon Fire TV Store.

The provider was therefore determined to have its Vega OS app completed for launch day, and it did just that. The app was ready by November 6, 2025, and IPVanish were simply "waiting for Amazon to greenlight VPNs on the new OS."

Subbu Sthanu, Chief Commercial Officer at IPVanish, said: "We want to make sure that customers who buy any model of Fire TV can get great security and privacy, no matter the operating system running on their device. That’s why we have made sure we will be available on the first day that Vega OS supports VPNs."

Older Fire Sticks will still run on Fire OS and IPVanish has said it will continue to support and update its app for these devices "to make sure those users continue to get IPVanish’s leading security and privacy solution."

A combination of speed, security, privacy, and ease of use makes IPVanish a great choice for your Fire Stick and it has also slashed its prices this Black Friday. A two-year plan will cost $2.19 per month ($52.56 up front), with a 5GB eSIM thrown in as well.

What about other VPNs?

At the time of writing, only NordVPN and IPVanish have downloadable Vega OS apps.

Surfshark confirmed to Tom's Guide that it was "actively working" on a compatible app but couldn't yet share a timeline.

At the end of October, ExpressVPN said it considers the launch of its product on new operating systems "very carefully." It said its policy is "to only support fully released platforms," adding that the developer tools for Vega OS are still in open beta.

As a result, a Vega OS app is not part of the provider's 2025 roadmap but expects "this will change in 2026 after the full version of these developer tools are released."

We reached out to ExpressVPN to see if there has been any change in this stance but received no reply at the time of writing. There was no suggestion that the stance of Private Internet Access and CyberGhost – both owned by ExpressVPN's parent company Kape Technologies – was any different.

Proton VPN confirmed it had contacted Amazon for information regarding Vega OS but did not suggest an app was in active development. As with ExpressVPN, we have contacted Proton VPN to see if this has changed.

Despite the lack of availability at launch, we would expect all these providers, and more, to release Vega OS apps in the coming months.

To download a VPN on your Fire Stick device, navigate to the Amazon Fire TV Store and search for your VPN provider of choice. Ensure the app is compatible with your streaming stick and click download. Once downloaded, sign in with your active VPN subscription and away you go.

If you don't currently have an active VPN subscription then Black Friday 2025 is the perfect time to change that. Our Black Friday VPN deals page has collected our favorite discounts, with pricing starting at $1.11 per month.

Why the change in OS?

You'd be forgiven for wondering if changing operating systems is causing Amazon more trouble than its worth. But some believe it's a decision designed to combat illegal streaming, piracy, and "dodgy Fire Sticks."

Due to the older Fire OS being a "fork of Android," unofficial, and illegal, Android-based apps could be "sideloaded" onto Fire Sticks to create very efficient illegal streaming devices. Users could then stream movies, TV shows, and sports without having to pay for genuine subscriptions.

In switching operating systems, Amazon has made these apps redundant and impossible to download. It hasn't stopped illegal streaming in its tracks because older devices are still fully operational and fully supported. Plus Amazon itself has said it's a "multi-OS company" and "will continue to launch new devices on Fire OS."

However the move could be seen as the start of a more serious effort to crack down on illegal streaming.

We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.

Missouri became the 25th US state to pass age verification laws when its bill came into effect on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Adults need to verify their age in order to access platforms and websites where "one-third or more of the content" is deemed "harmful to minors."

Age verification laws have swept across the US in recent months, leading to rising interest in the best VPNs. A spike in demand for VPNs was seen in Arizona, as well as Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Since the law's introduction, VPN interest has also spiked in Missouri and has remained high.

People have been exploring whether the tools can help bypass age verification checks due to concerns surrounding personal data collection, privacy, and security.

Checks to verify your age can involve submitting selfies, your ID, or credit card information to third-parties. The debate over age verification laws has been heated. Critics argue this poses serious cybersecurity risks. Supporters say it's necessary to protect children from seeing harmful content online.

How does the law work in Missouri?

Missouri's age verification law – Missouri 15 CSR 60-18 – follows a similar pattern to other laws we've seen enacted across the US.

Age verification must take place when one-third or more of a site or platform's content is deemed "harmful to minors" and qualifying sites must then deploy age-verification tools.

Verification can be completed by submitting digital ID, government-issued ID, or transactional data. The bill includes "specific requirements" for "certain mobile operating systems" to provide digital age-verification identification to sites.

Violations of the laws are described as "unfair, deceptive, fraudulent, or otherwise unlawful." Civil penalties for violations can reach up to $10,000.

In September, the law was labelled "a major victory for Missouri families," and Missouri Attorney General, Catherine Hanaway, said the law was a "milestone" in the state's effort to protect children from harmful content online.

What's so concerning about age verification laws?

The law calls on websites to use "reasonable age verification methods" and "reasonable methods to secure all information collected and transmitted."

Opponents to age verification laws believe the collecting of personal data is a "disaster waiting to happen." IDs, photos, and financial information would be seen as a gold mine by potential hackers and many people feel uncomfortable about handing over this information.

Some age-check companies say they delete the data immediately and nothing is stored – but this isn't the case for every provider.

In October, Discord users suffered the first high-profile age verification hack, which saw personal information – including government-issued IDs – accessed by hackers. The breach wasn't directly the fault of Discord but it highlights the potentially devastating consequences of age-verification related hacks.

The rise in age verification laws has seen a heightened awareness of online privacy and a desire to control it. Whether it's a direct response to age verification laws or not, VPNs are increasing in popularity and are a great way of protecting your privacy online. The tools encrypt your data and allow you to mask your IP address.

VPN interest spikes

Google Trends data shows a distinct spike in the popularity of the search term "VPN" in Missouri. A sharp rise began on November 27 – three days before the law's effective date – and continued over the following days.

Searches remained steadily high throughout the first days of December. A slight drop occurred on December 3, before rising again on December 4 and 5.

Data from Top10VPN.com reported that demand for VPNs in Missouri was more than four times the previous 28-day average. Demand peaked at 350% above the baseline on November 30 and currently remains at 230% above the baseline.

No matter your reason for purchasing a VPN, you can often grab one for a discounted price. Some of this year's Cyber Monday VPN deals are still live, including one from Proton VPN – one of the most private VPNs.

A two-year plan costs $2.49 per month ($59.76 all-in) – the cheapest we've ever seen it go.

We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.

It's officially Black Friday, and even the best VPNs are getting in on the action, many of them dropping their prices to the lowest they've been this year. These prices are also likely the lowest they'll get this year, so you'll want to grab these Black Friday VPN deals before they're gone.

CyberGhost is a very solid VPN that focuses on streaming over everything else. In our testing, it was one of the few VPNs that unblocked every single streaming site we tested it with. The apps aren't quite as polished as some rivals, but take a look at the price...

With this deal, CyberGhost throws in an extra four months free with its two-year plan, dropping its price down to $2.03 a month, which is the cheapest I've seen it this year. More details below.

One of the main draws of CyberGhost is the fact that it offers some of the best VPN free trials across multiple platforms, as well as having a generous 45-day money-back guarantee. Many of these free trials are only a few days long (its macOS and Windows trials are just 24 hours), so if you really, really wanted to try before you buy, you'll have just enough time to test it out before Black Friday ends.

If you're too busy snapping up other deals, then don't worry. Here at Tom's Guide, we've done the testing for you, and here's a quick rundown.

Surfshark is probably CyberGhost's biggest rival, excelling at unblocking streaming sites for a very good price. What's more, this Black Friday the Surfshark One plan is down to $2.19 per month, which also includes very effective antivirus. If its just a VPN you're after, then Surfshark's Basic tier is even cheaper than CyberGhost at $1.99 per month.

CyberGhost offers decent speeds of over 700 Mbps, but these don't compare to those of Proton VPN, which, as one of the fastest VPNs on the market, offers speeds of over 1,500 Mbps. At $2.49 per month, it is more expensive than CyberGhost, although this is the cheapest you're likely to get Proton VPN this year.

When it comes to apps, CyberGhost's are fairly straightforward. However, if you're in need of one of the best iPhone VPNs, you may want to look elsewhere. CyberGhost's iOS apps are limited when compared to their Android counterparts. If iOS functionality is your top priority, consider ExpressVPN.

It offers a similarly streamlined interface but with none of the drawbacks. It's a little more expensive than CyberGhost, but thanks to its surprise Black Friday deal, it's by just $0.39 at $2.44 per month.

For more discounts, check out our Black Friday deals live blog.

Shop today's best Black Friday deals

• Amazon: 50% off Ring, Ninja, AirPods and more
• Walmart Plus: 50% off @ Walmart
• REI: half-off Arc'teryx, Patagonia, more
• Dell: monitors from $69, laptops from $299
• Nectar: 50% off mattresses + bundles
• Best Buy: laptops from $149
• Lenovo: doorbuster deals from $319
• Wayfair: up to 80% off home decor
• Lululemon: top picks from $9
• Newegg: Doorbuster deals from $6
• Walmart: holiday gifts from $15
• Birkenstock: deals from $20 @ Nordstrom
• Saatva: luxury mattresses from $1,099

We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.

What if I told you that you could end up making money this Black Friday? Well, with PureVPN's Black Friday VPN deal, you could do just that.

Not only has PureVPN knocked 90% off the price of its 5-year plan as well as adding an extra three months free (bringing its price down to $1.49 per month), but it's also running a competition that gives you the chance to win $1,000 if you subscribe.

PureVPN offers private, intuitive apps, decent speeds, and generally good streaming support. In our experience, the customer support leaves a little to be desired, but it's safe, it's easy to use, and it's $1.49 per month. This is undeniably one of the cheapest VPN deals we've come across.

There aren't many VPNs offering a lower price than PureVPN this Black Friday. In fact, the only VPNs that are offering cheaper deals are PrivadoVPN, which is currently $1.11 per month for a two-year subscription, and FastestVPN, which is selling its lifetime plan for $30 all-in (with code FUTUREBF2025).

However, you might not want to make a 5-year – or even a lifetime – commitment to a VPN. In that case, there are many other VPNs offering low prices this Black Friday, all with shorter time commitments.

If you're looking to get the most bang for your buck, Surfshark's Black Friday deal is a great option. It's knocked the price of its Surfshark One subscription tier down to $2.19 per month, a whopping 88% off. Surfshark One bundles both a VPN and antivirus into one subscription, meaning you can boost your online protection twofold in just one subscription.

CyberGhost offers better streaming support than PureVPN, as well as having a longer money-back guarantee of 45 days, so you can really test it out and see if it's right for you. However, it's a little more expensive at $2.03 per month for a two-year subscription.

Also at $2.03 per month is Private Internet Access (PIA). PIA is a great choice for those seeking a highly configurable, super private VPN. It privacy credentials are impressive, with monthly transparency reports and its even proved its no-logs policy twice in court.

For more discounts, check out our Black Friday deals live blog.

Shop today's best Black Friday deals

• Amazon: 50% off Ring, Ninja, AirPods and more
• Walmart Plus: 50% off @ Walmart
• REI: half-off Arc'teryx, Patagonia, more
• Dell: monitors from $69, laptops from $299
• Nectar: 50% off mattresses + bundles
• Best Buy: laptops from $149
• Lenovo: doorbuster deals from $319
• Wayfair: up to 80% off home decor
• Lululemon: top picks from $9
• Newegg: Doorbuster deals from $6
• Walmart: holiday gifts from $15
• Birkenstock: deals from $20 @ Nordstrom
• Saatva: luxury mattresses from $1,099

We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.

Surfshark is well-known for offering great value – so much so that it sits at the top of our list of the best cheap VPNs. That hasn't stopped it from getting involved with a Black Friday VPN deal of its own, though.

Clearly, Surfshark thinks it's already charging a fair amount – at least when it comes to its Surfshark Starter plan. Starter hasn't been discounted and still sits at a very reasonable $1.99 per month. What has been discounted, though, is Surfshark One, the middle tier subscription.

With One, you get everything offered on the Starter plan – namely a capable VPN with some very useful extra features – plus Surfshark's own antivirus tool. This antivirus is backed by security stalwart Avira, and has been verified as very effective.

How much, you ask? Right now, Surfshark One is going for $2.19 per month on a 27-month plan. That works out at about $59 overall for more than two years of VPN and antivirus coverage. More on this deal below.

What's so good about Surfshark?

Surfshark has always aimed to make privacy accessible for all, and I've found that its apps – on all devices – are very simple to use. There are plenty of features available, including the useful Alternative ID, but almost all of them are pre-configured to make using them simple.

That's perfect if you're new to VPNs, or just want a simple life. However, if you're a bit of a techy and prefer getting hands-on with your VPN's settings, it might be worth considering Private Internet Access or Proton VPN. These providers aren't quite as accessible, but offer more granularity when it comes to encryption and advanced settings.

Beyond that, Surfshark has been reliable for unblocking global streaming sites for a long time. In my latest review, it was successful at accessing almost every streaming site I used it with – although unfortunately I did have some issues when streaming Amazon Prime Video. If that's a must for you, try NordVPN, which is more expensive, but performed a clean sweep.

Overall, Surfshark is my top pick for those looking to balance value, simplicity, and reliable privacy. It's also my top VPN bargain this Black Friday. If you need a VPN and antivirus, there's no better deal right now.

For more discounts, check out our Black Friday deals live blog.

Shop today's best Black Friday deals

• Amazon: 50% off Ring, Ninja, AirPods and more
• Walmart Plus: 50% off @ Walmart
• REI: half-off Arc'teryx, Patagonia, more
• Dell: monitors from $69, laptops from $299
• Nectar: 50% off mattresses + bundles
• Best Buy: laptops from $149
• Lenovo: doorbuster deals from $319
• Wayfair: up to 80% off home decor
• Lululemon: top picks from $9
• Newegg: Doorbuster deals from $6
• Walmart: holiday gifts from $15
• Birkenstock: deals from $20 @ Nordstrom
• Saatva: luxury mattresses from $1,099

We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.

If you're bargain-hunting this Black Friday, you may not have considered putting a VPN on your list of things to have a look at.

However, many of the best VPNs are offering great deals, allowing you to pump up your online security without shelling out.

Many VPNs as affordable as they will ever be, like Private Internet Access (PIA). Its Black Friday VPN deal has dropped its price for a two-year subscription, and thrown in an extra 4 months free. This has knocked the price down to $2.03 a month, which is the cheapest I've seen it for some time, now.

PIA has a lot to offer as both one of the most private VPNs and one of the best cheap VPNs on the market. However, there are a few key areas where PIA falls behind the competition.

Like PIA, Surfshark offers unlimited simultaneous connections, and comes with more extra cybersecurity features. It's slightly more expensive than PIA at $2.19 per month – but this reduction is on its Surfshark One tier, which bundles in a VPN and antivirus for just $0.11 per month more than PIA's Basic subscription. If you just want a VPN, however, Surfshark is even cheaper than PIA at $1.99 per month.

Proton VPN, widely regarded as one of the most secure VPNs, has reduced its price by 75%, making it $2.49 per month. While it is a little more expensive than PIA, it's a good option if you want a super-secure but super-fast VPN. As one of the fastest VPNs on the market, it has PIA beaten when it comes to performance, offering peak speeds of over 1,500 Mbps compared to PIA's 621 Mbps.

PIA offers a huge amount of configuration. However, this does mean that its apps are a lot less beginner-friendly than other VPNs. If this sounds too daunting, ExpressVPN offers simpler, more streamlined apps that are perfect for beginners. It's also currently at the lowest price it's ever been at $2.44 per month, thanks to its surprise Black Friday deal.

For more discounts, check out our Black Friday deals live blog.

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