Cyber Monday has grown beyond discounts on physical items you can wrap up and give away; video streaming services are jumping into the pre-holiday bargain battlefield with promotional price-cuts, “try it for free” offers, and more. It’s an extremely competitive environment for streaming entertainment providers, which makes it the perfect time for consumers to save a few bucks on their monthly entertainment expenses.

Below are the best Cyber Monday deals on streaming services, from standbys like Hulu and Max to up-and-comers like Philo.

Best Cyber Monday 2023 streaming deal: 70% off Max for 6 months

Max (formerly known as HBO Max) is offering an aggressive deal for Cyber Monday: six months of Max for $2.99 a month. That’s a 70% saving over the regular $9.99 price. This deal is only for the ad-supported version of Max, and it’s limited to new or returning customers, but three bucks a month is cheap for a top-tier streaming service. For comparison’s sake, the no-commercials version of Max is $15.99 a month. Act now, though: The last day for signing up is November 27.

• Sign up for Max’s Cyber Monday deal

Peacock: $1.99 a month for 12 months, or $19.99 for the year

NBC’s streaming provider is offering two impressive discounts for Cyber Monday: either $1.99 a month for 12 months or $19.99 for the year. The regular price is $5.99/mo or $59.99/year. This is for Peacock Premium, Peacocks’s ad-supported tier, only. The offer isn’t open to current subscribers. Use the code YEARLONG for the $19.99 a year offer or BIGDEAL for the $1.99 offer at the below link. The last day for signing up is November 27.

• Sign up for Peacock’s Cyber Monday deal

Hulu: $.99 a month for a year

Not to be outdone by Max, Hulu’s ad-supported tier is going on sale for $.99 a month for a year. That’s an 87% saving from the regular price. The “less than a buck” offer is only available to new or returning Hulu subscribers. 

• Sign up for Hulu’s Cyber Monday deal

Fubo: One-week free trial and $40 savings over two months

For Cyber Monday, Fubo is working hard to court consumers in the market for a cable-TV replacement. The company is offering a $20 discount for the first two months’ subscription to all three of its programming tiers. You can also take advantage of the seven-day free trial to see if you even like Fubo.

• Sign up for Fubo’s Cyber Monday deal

Philo: Half-off for the first two months

I don’t know anyone who subscribes to Philo, but that just means the company is hungry. A subscription to this bare-bones live-TV streaming service is already cheaper than its competition at $25 a month, but they’re going even lower by offering a Cyber Monday price of $12.50 a month for the first two months. Philo also offers a free trial week, so you can see if you can live without sports and news.  Enter the code “BFCM23” for the discount. Don’t sleep, though: This deal runs through November 28.

• Sign up for Filo’s Cyber Monday deal

YouTube Premium: Free for three months (with purchase at Best Buy)

If you like YouTube but despise YouTube’s interminable ad-breaks, this might be the Cyber Monday deal for you. If you purchase an eligible item on Best Buy’s website between now and Jan. 2, you can get three months of YouTube Premium for free. It’s only for new or returning customers, though. 

• Sign up for YouTube Premium’s Cyber Monday deal

Paramount Plus: $1.99 a month for three months

Paramount Plus is usually $5.99 a month, but for Cyber Monday, you’ll be able to sign up for $1.99 for three months. You can also get Paramount and Showtime for $3.99 a month for three months. Do it quick, though: The offer ends on Dec. 3.

• Sign up for Paramount Plus’s Cyber Monday deal

Roku: Premium channels for Black Friday prices

If you’re a user of Roku, the company is offering a ton of channels at discounted prices for Black Friday, so whether you like AcornTV or Fox Nation, you’ll be able to lock in a lower price if you visit Roku’s site between now and November 30. (All these are two-month offers unless otherwise noted.)

Roku channels for $.99 per month

• A&E Crime Central

• Fox Nation

• The Great Courses

• HISTORY Vault

• Lifetime Movie Club

• MGM+

• Noggin

• STARZ

• UP Faith & Family

Roku channels for $1.99 per month

• Cinemax

• Hallmark Movies Now

• ViX Premium

• Paramount+ (As low as $1.99/month for 3 months)

Roku channels for $2.99 a month

• Acorn TV

• ALLBLK

• AMC+

• Peacock ($2.99/month for 3 months for Peacock Premium)

Other Roku offers

• BET+ ($3.99/month for 3 months)

• Apple TV+ (3 months free)

Cyber Monday deals on streaming devices

Deals on streaming services are great and all, but they won’t be much use if you don’t have a solid device to stream stuff. Well, I have you covered there, too. Below are five great deals on streaming devices.

• Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite: This cheap-as-chips streaming stick can be yours for the Cyber Monday price of $15.99, marked down from $29.99.

• Chromecast with Google TV (4k): The 4K version of Google’s streaming device is on sale through Best Buy for $37.99, regular price: $49.99.

• Roku Ultra: Roku’s top-of-the-line streaming device is selling for $69.00, down from its regular $99.99 price.

• 2021 Apple TV 4K with 64GB Storage: Amazon’s Cyber Monday price for Apple’s streaming box is $179.95. That’s 10% less than the normal price of $199.99.

• Tablo 2-Tuner Over-The-Air DVR: This device lets cord-cutters record what they like from their smartphones, Amazon Fire devices, Roku, Google TV, and over-the-air broadcasts, and play it back on any other device in the house. The $79.95 price is 20% off the usual $99.95 price.

Source: LifeHacker – These Are the Best Streaming Service Deals for Cyber Monday

The days after Thanksgiving are synonymous with mega deals. You know Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but the trinity is not complete without Travel Tuesday. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday get all the hype for great deals on retail items, Travel Tuesday offers some of the best discounts you’ll find all year for flights, hotels, vacation packages and more. If you’re hoping to save money on upcoming trips, here are some tips for making the most of Travel Tuesday.

How to take advantage of deals on Travel Tuesday

Do a little research first

Yes, time is of the essence. Still, it pays to do your research in advance. Decide where you might want to go on your next vacation and have a few destinations in mind. Sign up for email alerts from airlines, hotels, and travel booking sites to get notices about upcoming sales. This will help you jump on the best deals quickly when they go live on Tuesday.

Be flexible with travel dates and destinations

The best Travel Tuesday discounts are likely to be for off-peak travel times when demand is lower. Being flexible with your dates and travel destinations will open up more money-saving opportunities. January through March tend to be the cheapest months for Caribbean getaways, for example. Trying open-jaw routing for flights or exploring nearby alternative cities can also help you save.

Use fare comparison tools

Don’t simply rely on one travel provider for deals. Comparison shop between airline websites, Expedia, Priceline, and more on Travel Tuesday to make sure you’re finding the best offers. Discounts can vary greatly from one site to the next, even when researching the exact same trip. Set price drop alerts and pounce when you see a fare that meets your budget. I recommend this Chrome extension that searches every airline booking site for the cheapest flights.

Consider package deals

Online travel agencies often offer additional Travel Tuesday price drops when you bundle your flights and hotel. Compared to booking these travel components separately, packages can offer substantial savings. So keep your eye out for bundle deals that provide upgraded accommodations, free Wi-Fi, spa credits and other perks.

Use travel rewards

Quit hoarding your travel points. If you have points from credit card reward programs sitting around, check to see if they can be transferred to your airline partner of choice. When you want to redeem your transferable credit card points on flights, you can purchase them through the travel site specific to the bank (like Amex Travel), or you can transfer your points directly into your frequent flyer program and book flights based on that program’s award rates.

With advance planning and smart strategy, Travel Tuesday makes booking your next vacation much more affordable. For more, check out Lifehacker’s resident deals expert Daniel Oropeza’s favorite websites for all the best travel deals.

Source: LifeHacker – How to Take Advantage of Travel Deal Tuesday

For iPhone users, there’s no better smartwatch than the Apple Watch. It has the tightest integration with the Apple ecosystem, is a great fitness tracker, and strikes a great balance between features and battery life. As with all Apple devices, though, the nicer models are pricey, but you can get one for less than its list price on Cyber Monday.

The best Cyber Monday sales on Apple Watches directly from Apple

Apple is offering a $50 gift card if you buy an Apple Watch Series 9 or an Apple Watch SE directly from their site. You can use this gift card on other Apple products, so if you plan to buy multiple Apple products, you might want to place separate orders to use your gift cards.

Many people prefer buying Apple products directly from the company’s online store to guarantee a genuine product and so they don’t have to worry about dealing with third-party sellers. Apple’s online store can also offer a wider variety of color options that may be missing from third-party sites. So if you prefer not to buy from a third party, you can still get a good Cyber Monday deal on your new Apple Watch.

The best Cyber Monday sales on the Apple Watch Ultra 2

If you want the best Apple Watch money can buy, the Ultra 2 is the best choice. The lowest Cyber Monday sale price on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 is $739 on Amazon, which is down from its usual price of $799. If you don’t mind getting the older model, the original Apple Watch Ultra is going for $659 at Target. That’s a really good price to get an Apple Watch designed for hiking, triathlons, and other adventure sports.

The best Cyber Monday sales on the Apple Watch Series 9

The Series 9 is a great Apple Watch for those who want the latest features but don’t need the additional battery life or extra features from the Ultra. These are the best deals on the Apple Watch Series 9 for Cyber Monday:

• Apple Watch Series 9 41mm (GPS) is now available at $329 (from $399)

• Apple Watch Series 9 45mm (GPS + Cellular) is now available at $429 (from $499)

• Apple Watch Series 9 45mm (GPS) is down to $359 (from $429)

• Apple Watch Series 9 45mm (GPS + Cellular) is down to $459 (from $529)

The best Apple Watch SE sale on Cyber Monday

The cheapest Apple Watch offers great value for people who need notifications, fitness tracking, and a budget-friendly price. The best Apple Watch SE deal on Cyber Monday comes from Target. It’s on sale for $269.99, down from the original price of $329.99.

Source: LifeHacker – The Best Apple Watch Deals on Cyber Monday

Around this time of year, you shop for gifts for everyone else, but don’t forget about yourself this Cyber Monday. Shopping holidays should always include some splurges—sorry, “self-care”—for the shopper in question. These self-care deals are left over from Black Friday, but if you spent all weekend focusing on everybody else, you still have time to snap up some goods for yourself.

Cyber Monday deals on hair tools

The wide world of haircare has only gotten wider lately, with fancy doodads and gadgets that our foremothers could only dream of when they were using literal irons to straighten their tresses. These things are pricey, though, so Cyber Monday is a great time to stock up.

• The Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler is on sale at Nordstrom for $499.99, down from $599.99. This is the latest version, which includes longer curling barrels and a smoothing dryer attachment. If you’ve been on the fence about an Airwrap, today could be the day to just go for it. Trust me, it works. 

• The L’Ange Hair 2-in-1 titanium blow dryer brush is on sale on Amazon for $53.40, down from $119. These things effortlessly dry hair while volumizing and smoothing, giving you a fresh, blown-out look after a wash.

• A Chi titanium flat iron is $65.99 at Ulta (down from $109.99), so Cyber Monday is a fabulous day to pick up a classic tool that has withstood the test of time. If your mom never let you get the Chi in middle school and made you make do with a less expensive (and less effective) economy brand, this is your big moment. 

Cyber Monday deals on skincare tools

Skincare is another element of self care that you can do on the cheap, but it just feels better when you use the higher-quality products. These tools are on sale for the big day, which is good news, since they usually cost a significant chunk of cash. 

• The Foreo Luna 4 facial cleanser and massager is $64.50 at Kohl’s, down from $129. With eight intensities and two kinds of brush heads, it’s perfect for getting a thorough clean on your most delicate skin. 

• The viral SolaWave 4-in-1 skincare wand is $143.65 at Saks, down from $169. You’ve probably seen it all over your social feeds, but wouldn’t it be nicer to see it in your bathroom? It uses red light therapy, galvanic current, therapeutic warmth, and facial massage to replicate the benefits of an in-spa facial and comes with a travel case, too.

• The super-popular NuFace MINI+ facial toning microcurrent kit is $175 at Ulta, down from $250. In conjunction with the included gel and cream, the device tightens and firms your facial skin, gradually giving you a more contoured look.

Cyber Monday deals on relaxation tools

Sometimes, self-care is just about relaxing. Make that a little easier with these deals on gadgets designed to soothe. 

• The Theragun mini massager is $149, down from $199. Plus, you can use your FSA card to buy it, which is even more of a deal. That’s your pre-taxed money, not the money from your checking account, so if you lie to yourself a little, it’s like you’re not spending anything at all. Delusion is the root of true relaxation, but a massage gun helps, too.

• Amazon is selling Byriver foot reflexology slippers for $22.39, down from $34.99, to help you relax and do some self-care even if you’re just wandering around the house. Slip these on before cooking for the holidays or wrapping gifts and you’ll be doing yourself a favor while you help others. 

• Finally, grab a cordless, heated neck massager from KNQZE on Amazon to complete your at-home spa experience. This wearable is $47.98, down from $79.99. 

Source: LifeHacker – These Are the Best Cyber Monday Deals on Self-care Tools