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Lego always makes a great gift for kids and kids at heart for the holidays. As such, we’ve hunted down a few Black Friday deals on Lego for you to dominate the gift-giving game.

SEE ALSO: Target is offering 30% off select LEGO sets for Black Friday

Star Wars Millennium Falcon

Chances are you love Star Wars as much as we do. So, why not go with the classic Millennium Falcon set? This set features Lego figures of the main crew of The Force Awakens, and is a perfect prop to bring along for your Last Jedi premiere party. Target is shaving $33 off from this $150 set for  Black Friday. Read more…

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Black Friday: McDonald’s isn’t lovin’ it. In fact, they just got served — by another hamburger chain.

If you missed the drama on Thursday, the person who runs the McDonald’s Twitter account made a very public mistake.

The next day, one of the company’s rivals decided to go for the jugular. 

Cold. Blooded. Like a French fry dipped in a creamy Frosty. Back in 2015, complaints about broken McDonald’s ice cream machines were so common, they became a meme. Some dissatisfied customer even made an app to keep track of which machines were actually working.  Read more…

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We all have those rooms in our homes with crappy wi-fi. Well, it’s time to get your whole home covered with this wi-fi system from Samsung, which is on sale today for 44%.

SEE ALSO: Here are the smart home devices that you should get for your parents on Black Friday

According to the company, the Samsung Connect Home can spread your wi-fi coverage over 1500 square feet. It even doubles as a SmartThings hub so you can connect all of your smart devices like cameras, lightbulbs, and voice assistants and control them from your phone. It’s perfect for consolidating all of your devices and not having to fight over the wi-fi anymore. Read more…

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Giving the right gift is hard.

Look, it’s 2017. We all have that friend or loved one who maybe likes weed a little too much. Give them what they really want this holiday season. 

Give the gift of cannabis.

1The Black Rock Smell Proof Backpack

You know that person who ALWAYS smells like dank weed? Well, buying them this bag is like buying your friend with bad breath some gum. The sleek bag is made from water-resistant materials, and is lined with an activated charcoal filter that helps absorb stinky odors, like pot. Look, it probably won’t save you from the cops, but it will help you feel a little better about carrying around your bud.  Read more…

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Got your new phone sorted? Great. Now, we’re here to help you take the next step with a pair of wireless headphones. Here’s a list of the latest and greatest wireless headphones to hit the market.  

Wearhaus Arc Social Headphones

Social headphones make listening a team sport. These over-the-ear headphones by Wearhaus can daisy-chain on one bluetooth connection, allowing multiple people to listen to the same track on one device. It’s even got customizable lights so you can jam out in your style. They normally cost $199.99, but you can get them right now for 25% off. Read more…

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Everyone’s got a little, tiny bugbear that other people consider insignificant.

These have come to light in a rather entertaining Twitter game unpacking the most trivial hills people are willing to die on, first prompted by user David Burge on Monday.

To explain, the “hill you die on” means a belief you’re willing to fight for, no matter the cost to yourself. 

Look, sure, while you might think some of these are frivolous, you can’t deny the reasoning behind them. Read more…

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Black Friday is a battlefield, y’all. Tablets, smart home assistants, and all the other Amazon devices we’ve been drooling over all year are finally marked down.

Here’s what you need to know:

Life is easier with smart home assistants

If you’ve been wanting to get your hands on an Echo Dot, snag one at their lowest price ever for just $29.99.

Save on the bigger Echo products as well — grab the classic Echo for $20 off at just $79.99 and the Echo Plus for $30 off at $119.99.

Speaking of Echo, you can add a smart plug to any Echo purchase for only $5 — that’s $20 off. Read more…

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Hey don’t freak out, but we just wanted to let you know that you can get $300 off a Samsung 65″ Smart TV at Walmart right now for Black Friday. You’re welcome.

Up your home TV game with this gorgeous, 4K curved TV from Samsung with dynamic range (HDR) picture, a smart TV user interface with a voice controlled smart remote, LED backlighting, and 2160p resolution. Now that’s a TV watching experience.

Curved TVs are said to enhance contrast by reflecting light more directly at viewers and give everyone a better view regardless of where they’re sitting. (They’re also just super cool.) At a whopping 65 inches, you might even forget that you’re at home and not the theatre. Read more…

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If you’ve stuffed your face with as much turkey as humanly possible and need an excuse to get away from your great-aunt Dorothy, do we have some deals for you.

This extensive list of the latest and greatest Black Friday deals will keep you occupied for the next few hours — and then some. Have your credit card at the ready and prepare to get all your holiday shopping sorted in one fell swoop. This post will be updated regularly, so check back for even hotter deals. Read more…

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We’ll get right to it: The Sonos One smart speaker is on sale for $175. Happy Black Friday, y’all.

With Alexa’s help, you can play songs from your favorite music streaming service, check traffic and weather, and even connect with other Sonos sound devices to play music anywhere in your house. As of December 21, Sonos One will even work with Spotify voice commands and starting next year, it will support Google Assistant. 

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