💸 💸 Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2025: The Smart Shopper’s Early Tech Guide
From AI phones to solar bird feeders, these deals are already breaking the internet — and saving you from post-cart regret.
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We’re heading into that time of year again — when shopping carts overflow, “wish lists” turn into “add to carts,” and every brand fights for a spot under your tree.
The latest shopping polls show 8 out of 10 people plan to spend the same or more on tech gifts this year — even as other categories take a hit.
What matters most? Price and practicality — so our gift lists this year start with deals that deliver real value. With rising living costs, every dollar counts.
At Techish, we see the hype, the lightning-fast sales, and the fine print, and we pick deals to deliver real value this holiday season and beyond.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
You’re seriously giving the gift of a true upgrade with this one. The latest Galaxy S25 Ultra is basically the “everything phone.” It comes with a large 6.9-inch screen, titanium frame, built-in S Pen, and is packed with brand-new Galaxy AI features that actually help with everyday life — like live translating a call in real time or erasing background noise from a video. Smartphones are the #1 most-wanted tech gift this year, and this model is at the top of the “nice” list. Plus, the deals on it right now make it more affordable overall.
Starting Monday, November 17, you can get up to $700 in eligible trade-in value and up to $350 off without trade-in.
Price: Starts at $1,299.99
The Hydrow Arc Rower
If you’ve got someone on your list who swears they’re “getting serious about fitness next year,” this Hydrow Arc Rower can make it actually happen. It’s a next-gen rowing machine that brings the full-body feel of real water workouts into your home. Plus it’s super sleek, whisper-quiet, and features a huge 24-inch HD screen with immersive classes. The new HydroMetrics AI tracks every stroke, corrects your form, and shows real progress over time. It’s the most advanced rower yet — a true blend of cardio and strength. It’s a splurge that motivates, not collects dust. Check out their holiday discounts at Hydrow.com
Price: $2,295 or $48/month — $200 off for Black Friday
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
For peace of mind, the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 is the ultimate backup power gift. It can keep your fridge running for more than a day and handle 99% of household appliances with up to 2,400 watts of continuous power. That’s enough to keep the coffee brewing, the Wi-Fi on, and the holiday lights twinkling even when the grid goes dark. It can even power a CPAP all night long. It recharges from empty to full in under an hour using wall or solar power. At just under $800 for the holidays (almost half off), this is another gift that keeps on giving!
Sale Price: $799 starting November 5th (47% off the normal retail price of $1,498)
CarMD Connect
Okay, this one is for anyone who’s check-engine light is basically part of their dashboard décor. It’s called CarMD Connect. This little gadget plugs into a port right under your steering wheel and pairs with a subscription-free app on your phone. It knows when something’s amiss even before you get a warning light and translates it all into plain English. It tells you what’s wrong, how serious it is, and what it should cost to fix. We also LOVE that it can help keep a watchful eye on your loved ones — pinging you when your teen or your parents make it home safely. It’s kind of like having a calm, honest mechanic or guardian angel riding shotgun.
It is available on November 22 at Walmart and carmd.com.
Price: $99
HP OmniBook 5 14 with Snapdragon
The HP OmniBook 5 with the Snapdragon X Elite chip is an affordable laptop that actually keeps up with modern life. It is one of the top laptops of 2025 because it is shockingly fast, whisper-quiet, and the battery lasts up to 34 hours on a single charge! It’s thin, light, and powerful enough to run AI tools like Copilot without breaking a sweat. For students, travelers, or anyone who forgets their charger, this laptop is a no-brainer AND it is under $700. It’s all performance without the bulk — or the normal pricetag for a laptop with so much to give.
Price: Starting at $679.99
HP Smart Tank 7602 with AI
For the home office crowd (or anyone printing school projects at midnight) the HP Smart Tank 7602 is a total game changer. It uses built-in AI to clean up web pages and emails before printing, so you don’t waste ink on ads or blank spaces. It also fixes Wi-Fi drops automatically and lets you print or scan from your phone with one tap. Think of it as a smart printer that finally makes printing easy.
Sale Price: $349.99 or $12.99/month with the HP All-In Plan (Normal retail Price: $469.99)
The Birdbuddy Pro Smart Feeder with Solar
The Birdbuddy Smart Bird Feeder is the ultimate feel-good, everyone-loves-it kind of gift. It is pure joy. It uses AI to identify every bird that stops by and sends you gorgeous photos straight to your phone. Families, grandparents, and even kids love it. It’s nature meets tech in the best way. And it’s on sale for the holidays making it one of this year’s most surprising best sellers.
Sale Price: $219 starting Nov 11 (46% OFF the normal retail price of $399)
Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro LED Face Mask
This is the beauty gadget we can’t live without. The Solawave Wrinkle Retreat Pro Mask uses 320 LEDs to boost collagen and brighten skin in just three minutes a day. It’s the same red-light therapy pros use, only now it’s pain-free and portable. Jenn saw visible results after a week — smoother, glowier, and more even tone. And, right now it’s buy-one-get-one-free for Black Friday. The easiest way to give (or get) clinic-level skin care at home.
Price: $399 (Buy One Get One FREE for Black Friday/Cyber Monday)
huupe arcade
Friends of all ages are lining up to try this new huupe arcade. It’s the first smart basketball arcade that tracks every make, miss and even shot distance. Then it serves the ball right back to you. The backboard doubles as a Smart TV, so you can stream a game or a show while you shoot. There’s a whole exercise component to it, too. It folds up easily, keeps everyone moving, and it’s down to about $500 dollars for the holidays. It’s a serious slam-dunk gift for families or anyone with a competitive streak
Sale Prices:
huupe arcade: Black Friday Sale: $599 + Free Shipping (Normal retail price: $999)
huupe mini: Black Friday Sale: $499 + Free Shipping (Normal retail price: $799)
Be sure to read our general shopping advice too — we have some amazing nuggets in here!
***All prices are correct at time of publication, but might change over time.***
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