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Tech on Tuesday: Black Friday Deals

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Friday is still a few days away, but the Black Friday deals are already popping up online.

In this week’s Tech on Tuesday, we’re breaking down some of the best Black Friday deals and show you how you can make sure you’re getting the best deals.

Amazon isn’t waiting until Friday to start offering holiday shoppers deals on electronics. A myriad of products are already available on Amazon’s Black Friday section of the website, with additional deals being released every day until Friday.

Those using an Alexa device can get even earlier access to a few of Amazon’s best deals by asking “Alexa, what are my deals?” Some of the product deals available earlier to those shopping with Alexa include Echo devices, tablets and streaming devices like the Fire TV Stick.

This year, Target is offering free two-day shipping with no minimum purchase until Dec. 22, rivaling Amazon’s usual advantage.

But how can you make sure your Black Friday deal is really a good deal? 

The best way to tell if it’s really a deal is to check the item’s price history.

For Amazon shoppers, try using . Simply type in the product name or paste in the Amazon URL and you’ll see a complete price history, including the product’s all-time lowest price.

Another tool you can use is Honey. It’s a browser add-on that shows price histories for additional stores like Best Buy, Target and Walmart.

If you want to start planning your Black Friday shopping list, try checking websites like and . Those sites post store deals as soon as they are released.

You can also download the Amazon app to take with you while you’re shopping. Use the app’s barcode scanner to check store prices with the current Amazon price to make sure you are getting the best deal.

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