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HunterHum's Black Friday 2026 Tech Cheat Sheet

Your no-hype guide to the tech actually worth watching this Black Friday.

Black Friday: Friday, November 27, 2026 — plan early, buy smart

My promise to you

Most "Black Friday deals" aren't deals — they're the regular price with a red tag. Here's what I do differently: I'm tracking 20 tech products every week for 7 weeks leading up to Black Friday. I only call something a deal when I have the logged before-and-after prices to prove it. No guessing, no hype.

5 products I'm watching closest

  1. Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro — robot vacuum with self-emptying dock. Why: my most-read buying guide this year. hunterhum.com/guides/robot-vacuum-buying-guide
  2. DJI Mini 4 Pro — the 4K drone under 250g (no FAA registration for recreational use). Guide: hunterhum.com/guides/best-drones-2026
  3. Apple AirPods Pro 3 — the default gift recommendation (replaced the discontinued AirPods Pro 2).
  4. Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) — the classic budget-friendly stocking stuffer.
  5. Meta Quest 3S — the holiday VR gift to watch.

3 rules to spot a fake "deal"

  1. No price history = no deal. If a store won't show you last month's price, the "70% OFF" tag means nothing.
  2. "Was" prices lie. Retailers raise the "was" price in October, then "cut" it in November. Track it yourself or trust someone who does.
  3. A good product at full price beats a bad product at 50% off. Start from the buying guides, not the discount banners.

New this year: Amazon's Alexa Tablets

Amazon just replaced its Fire tablets with a brand-new Alexa Tablet line (ships October 14) — real Android with the Google Play Store for the first time, plus Kids versions. If a tablet is on your gift list, wait for my updated picks.

Start here