• Walmart shoppers reported a shortage of iPhones within the stores on Black Friday.
• The retailer previously touted a number of in-store, iPhone-related bargains.
• Walmart customers took to social media to complain.

Walmart shoppers flocked to the retail giant on Black Friday, expecting top in-store deals on high-ticket items.

But some Walmart customers seeking bargains on iPhones were sorely disappointed.

The Verge reported that the retail giant previously touted specific iPhone deals, including a $300 Walmart gift card with the iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR and a $400 Walmart gift card with the iPhone X, 8, and 8 Plus. To get the gift cards, the iPhones had to be activated on AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon payment plans.

But shoppers took to social media to say that their attempts to purchase iPhones at the retailer's Black Friday in-store event didn't go too smoothly. In fact, a number of customers said that their stores only carried a handful of iPhones in total.

Other prospective shoppers asked for guidance on which stores are still carrying certain iPhones.

A Walmart spokesperson has not yet responded to Business Insider's request for comment. Walmart's website did not appear to be advertising the deals as of Thanksgiving evening. 

Read more: What you need to know about Black Friday this year

Meanwhile, customers continue to complain, inquire, and boast about Walmart's Black Friday iPhone deals on social media:

SEE ALSO: Employees from Costco, Walmart, and Target share their worst horror stories — and they'll make you rethink how you act when you shop

DON'T MISS: 29 restaurants that are going to be open on Thanksgiving

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: Target has a few sneaky ways it gets customers to spend more money

• Walmart has attempted to calm the chaos ofBlack Friday with new maps and rearranged stores. 
• However, inside the stores, things look as crowded and hectic as ever on Thursday evening. 
• Some shoppers are complaining that Walmart's creation of a "maze" is making Black Friday shopping take even longer. 

Black Friday at Walmart looks just as wild as ever, despite the retail giant's best attempts at calming the chaos. 

Every year, Walmart makes certain tweaks to its Black Friday game plan, in an attempt to better deal with the crowds that mob its stores starting on Thanksgiving Day.

This year, adjustments include rearranging stores to better funnel customers to check-out and to highlight popular items. The new arrangements mean new color-coded maps, printed in Walmart's circulars and — for the first time — available for reference on Walmart's app. To avoid lines, customers can check out with certain employees throughout the stores. 

Read more:Walmart is eliminating the most dreaded part of holiday shopping

Unsurprisingly, the revamp hasn't fully solved the Black Friday chaos. A look at social media reveals that Walmart stores across the US — which kicked off sales at 6 p.m. — are as crowded and intense as ever. 

Some shoppers are specifically targeting the "maze" that Walmart has created as part of the problem. 

However, at least one Walmart Black Friday innovation this year has been welcomed with open arms. "Check Out With Me," which allows employees in the busiest sections of its stores to check out shoppers with mobile devices, is a hit with customers — if they can find the workers. 

Still, for the most part, chaos — or at least crowds — reigned at Walmart. 

But, for many shoppers who got their hands on Black Friday deals, the hectic scene was worth it. 

SEE ALSO: Black Friday is starting earlier than ever — and companies like Walmart and Lululemon weren't ready

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: How ketchup started as a fish sauce from Asia

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

• The Microsoft Surface Go is one of the best work-focused portable tablets out there.
• It's a great way to get a desktop-class operating system in a portable and inexpensive device — though keep in mind that you will need to upgrade to Windows 10 Home if you want to download third-party apps from the web.
• Right now, you can save $50 on the Surface Go as a Black Friday deal at the Microsoft Store.
• To potentially save more on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can visit Business Insider Coupons to find up-to-date promo codes for a range of online stores, including the Microsoft Store.
• Looking for more Black Friday 2018 deals? We've rounded up the best deals on the internet.

Gone are the days when Microsoft was a software company and that's it.

These days, the company releases excellent hardware on a yearly basis, and that hardware has been well-reviewed and much-loved. This year, Microsoft took the wraps off of three new mobile computers — including the Surface Laptop 2, Surface Pro 6, and the new Surface Go. We've already taken a look at the previous two devices, so now it's time to take a look at the Surface Go.

The Microsoft Surface Go is the smallest and least powerful of the three new devices, but it's also the cheapest — making it one of the better choices for a portable computer in its price-range. Notably, it's far cheaper than the new iPad Pro, yet it still runs a desktop-class operating system, Windows 10, albeit with less processing power.

Is the Microsoft Surface Go the way to go for those looking for a relatively powerful device they can take on the road with them?

At first glance, the Microsoft Surface Go looks like a Microsoft device. That's to say, it carries many of the same characteristics as other Surface devices, like the infinitely adjustable kickstand on the back, plus if you opt for the keyboard accessory ($100), it boasts the same Alcantara feel around the keyboard, which is looks and feels great.

When it comes to ports, however, things are a little different. You will find the same type of magnetic charging port as other Microsoft devices, which is pretty nice, although we do wish Microsoft would just go for the more universal USB-C port. Speaking of USB-C, there's one on the right side of the device — essentially meaning that it has more modern ports than the Surface Pro and the Surface Laptop. Above that, there's a headphone jack — thankfully.

The overall design of the Surface Go isn't bad, but in an age of slimming bezels, it does look slightly dated, especially when you use it in tablet mode. The keyboard, however, helps make it look a little better, plus the design doesn't really have an effect on the power under the hood. The device itself is only available in one color, but you can buy the keyboard in a few different colors, which is nice. We got the matching gray one, and quite liked it.

The display on the device is pretty nice, but it won't blow any minds like the display on the Surface Pro or Surface Laptop might.

It has an aspect ratio of 3:2 and a resolution of 1,800 x 1,200. That's noticeably less than the new 10-inch iPad's display, which comes in at 2,048 x 1,536. That's not to say the display is bad — it's not. Just don't expect to get the best 10-inch tablet display out there.

Read more: The best tablets you can buy

While this is a Windows 10 device, it runs Windows 10 S rather than Windows 10 Home.

That means there are a few limitations to it — including that you can only run apps downloaded from the Microsoft Store app. For many, that won't be such a big deal — especially those who really only need the device for web-browsing, typing in Microsoft Word, and so on. For others, however, that may be a deal breaker. Thankfully, you can switch the device to Windows 10 Home — though if you decide to do that, keep in mind that things like battery life and overall performance may suffer a little.

Under the hood, the Surface Go isn't bad, but don't expect a powerhouse.

The base model comes with a dual-core 1.6GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y processor, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. You can upgrade it from there, however, all the way up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There's also options for either Wi-Fi-only, or LTE connectivity too.

In use, we found the Surface Go to be quite a nice device. For basic use, it seemed quick and easy to use. Of course, it's important to go into using the device with tempered expectations — it's not a powerhouse like the new iPad, so don't expect to much more than basic working, a few basic games, and so on. Word processing was easy with Microsoft's suite of Office 365 apps, and you'll find it easy to keep several tabs open in your web browser — which will need to be Edge unless you make the switch to Windows 10 Home.

Read more: Microsoft has revealed its Black Friday deals for the Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, and Xbox One

The Surface Go also has a few accessories, though you'll need to buy them separately.

We found that all of the accessories worked very well with the device — the Alcantara keyboard, for starters, felt quite nice. The keys were a little small, but they're about as big as they possibly could be on a tablet this size, and they offered a good amount of travel and a nice, clicky feel.

The Microsoft Surface Pen also worked quite well with the device. If you're a serious artist looking for a digital device to take your art to a new level, we recommend the more expensive Surface Pro or the iPad Pro, but the Surface Go is still more than capable for some things. The Surface Pen in general is a great device — it offers 4,096 levels of sensitivity, tilt support, and more, making it one of the better options for a stylus on a tablet. Ultimately, many consider the Apple Pencil to be a better option — but for the Apple Pencil you also have to buy a much more expensive device.

Ultimately, the Microsoft Surface Go is one of the best work-focused portable tablets out there.

It's a solid option for those who type a lot, though you will have to pay extra for the Alcantara keyboard. It's a great way to get a desktop-class operating system in a portable and inexpensive device — though keep in mind that you will need to upgrade to Windows 10 Home if you want to download third-party apps from the web. If, however, you need processing power, then we recommend instead opting for the slightly more expensive Surface Pro, or considering buying an iPad.

Buy the base model Microsoft Surface Go for $349 (normally $399) at the Microsoft Store and Amazon [You save $50 until November 24]

See all of Microsoft's Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here

SEE ALSO: Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 2 is one of the best you can buy today — and it's a cheaper alternative to Apple's MacBook

DON'T MISS: The best budget laptops you can buy

READ MORE: All of our holiday gift guides, in one place

Join the conversation about this story »

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

SEE ALSO: 

The Web Developer Bootcamp

The Web Developer Bootcamp, $10 (originally $200) [You save $190]

This popular class is packed with 42.5 hours of HTML, CSS, and Javascript lessons. You'll learn how to make real web applications, a blog application, and browser-based game.

Cryptocurrency Trading Course 2017: Make Profits Daily!

Learn to Code by Making Games - Complete C# Unity Developer

Learn to Code by Making Games - Complete C# Unity Developer, $10 (originally $195) [You save $185]

Learn C+, a powerful programming language, through game creation. Students rave about the quality of the course and instructors.

• Major Black Friday deals, such as the Nintendo Switch and Instant Pot, have already sold out before Thanksgiving Day is over, infuriating shoppers. 
• Retailers like Walmart, Target, and GameStop all sold out of some major deals quickly on Thanksgiving Day. 
• Online sales on Wednesday and Thursday hit record highs this year, with shoppers spending $2.4 billion online on Wednesday — a whopping 31.8% increase from 2017.

Black Friday is starting earlier than ever. And, as a result, some of the biggest deals are selling out before Thanksgiving Day is over. 

Wednesday and Thursday — Thanksgiving Day — proved that Black Friday sales begin far before Friday, especially as shoppers move online. Shoppers spent $2.4 billion online on Wednesday, a whopping 31.8% increase from 2017, according to Adobe Analytics data.

By 10 a.m. Thursday morning, shoppers had spent another $406 million online. By 5 p.m., they'd spent $1.75 billion, representing 28.6% growth compared to last year.

Read more:Black Friday is starting earlier than ever — and companies like Walmart and Lululemon weren't ready

And, with massive spending, some of the biggest deals of the holiday season have already sold out. 

By Thursday evening, the Nintendo Switch sold out at Target and GameStop, according to BlackFriday.com. Walmart, Target, and GameStop quickly sold out of the PlayStation 4. And, Instant Pot sold out from Walmart and Target. 

In some cases, these deals were marketed as doorbusters, and expected to sell out quickly because of their limited quantity. However, for some of the biggest deals to sell out before Friday even began rubbed many shoppers the wrong way. 

To paraphrase one shopper, it is strange to see Black Friday deals sell out on Thursday. 

Whether items sold out instantly or as Thanksgiving Day went on, shoppers weren't happy to miss out on deals. 

Companies also faced technical difficulties due to the boost in early traffic. Retailers including Walmart, Lululemon, and GameStop all dealt with website issues on Wednesday and Thursday. 

SEE ALSO: Walmart is trying desperately to contain the Black Friday chaos by creating what customers are calling a 'maze' — but photos reveal a wild shopping fiasco

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: How Alibaba turned a fake holiday into a $25 billion shopping extravaganza that's bigger than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

• One of our favorite denim startups is known for making under-$150 jeans that look and feel a lot more expensive.
• As Black Friday nears, the pairs have become even more affordable. Mott & Bow is now offering 25% off sitewide through Cyber Monday for new customers, and you can save up to 35% off if you spend $300 or more.
• To potentially save more on Black Friday, you can visit Business Insider Coupons to find up-to-date promo codes for a range of online stores.

SEE ALSO: 

Mom Jean

Mom Jean in Benson, $88.50 (originally $118) [You save $29.50] 

The waist-defining and comfortable Mom jeans were a hit among the women of Insider Picks, and we bet they'll be for you, too. 

High Rise Skinny

High Rise Skinny in Bond, $96 (originally $128) [You save $32] 

Flattering on all body types, the skinny jean is made from a power stretch fabric that also resists fading. 

Mid Rise Skinny

Mid Rise Skinny in Grove, $96 (originally $128) [You save $32] 

This mid-rise fit in a dark blue is an equally sleek skinny jean choice.

• Walmart is upping its game this Cyber Monday.
• The retailer says it's increasing the number of deals its offering by thousands and will have more inventory.
• Though it is not always as popular as Black Friday, Cyber Monday is still predicted to be the largest online sales day for the entire year.
• Last year, Cyber Monday marked Amazon's largest sales in a single day ever, so Walmart clearly sees an opportunity here.

Though Black Friday gets all of the attention, Cyber Monday is nothing to sneeze at — it's got deals, too.

Walmart says it will be offering more deals than ever on the Monday after Thanksgiving week this year. Scott Hilton, chief revenue officer for Walmart US e-commerce, promised "thousands" more deals on Cyber Monday this year when compared with Walmart's deals last year.

Its deals include $100 off an iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, $70 off a Dyson handheld vacuum, and a free Mario + Rabbits Kingdom Battle game with the purchase of a Nintendo Switch.

Hilton also said that Walmart has prepared more inventory this year on some of the deals it's offering in toys, home, and electronics.

Read more:Shoppers using smartphones under the dinner table have made Thanksgiving one of the biggest days for online shopping

Cyber Monday is seen as second fiddle to the main holiday shopping event that is Black Friday, but the revenue generated from its sales is significant for online retailers. The day is still projected to be the largest day for online sales in the holiday season, with $7.8 billion in sales, according to Adobe Analytics.

Walmart clearly sees an opportunity here.

Amazon, its chief competitor online, announced that Cyber Monday 2017 was its largest single sales day ever. Prime Day in 2018 surpassed it as an event, though that lasted 36 hours, so it's likely Cyber Monday still holds the crown for a single-day event.

SEE ALSO: Thanksgiving has suddenly become one of America's favorite days to shop online

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: How ketchup started as a fish sauce from Asia

• Two policemen have been killed and one security guard has been injured after gunmen opened fire at the Chinese consulate in the Pakistani city of Karachi, according to local officials.
• One attacker has been killed and a suicide jacket was recovered, according to reports.
• According to BBC Urdu, initial reports explosions were heard inside the consulate.

Two policemen have been killed and one security guard has been injured after gunmen opened fire at the Chinese consulate in the Pakistani city of Karachi, according to local officials. 

"We have two cops brought dead and security guard injured due to blast impact," Seemin Jamali, a doctor at the Jinnah Hospital in Karachi, told Reuters Friday.

Pakistani insurgent group Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, Reuters said. They claimed that three suicide bombers stormed the consulate Friday morning around 10:30 am local time.

"China is exploiting our resources," the group's leader told Reuters. 

It is unclear if Chinese officials were harmed in the attack. 

One attacker has been killed and a suicide jacket recovered, New York Times correspondent Salman Masood reported on Twitter, citing a senior Karachi official. 

According to BBC Urdu, initial reports indicated that explosions were heard inside the consulate. Unverified video and photos circulating online show smoke apparently from the blast billowing into the air from the building. 

A large police presence was noted at the consulate, the BBC added. 

The port city of Karachi is Pakistan’s largest city and a financial hub. It has experienced waves of political and social unrest for years. 

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: Navy SEALs explain the dangers of overplanning in both the military and business

• China has finally announced changes that should cut down the unusually high number of its listed companies that jump off the bourse when they get a bad feeling about the direction of their share prices.
• The practice alienates foreign investors and has left millions of Chinese mum and dad shareholders out of pocket.
• Last year, according to Caixin, 69 Shanghai-listed companies suspended trading every single day, on average.
• The move comes as Beijing gropes for injections of momentum as the rate of growth in the world's second-largest economy starts to slow.
• The Shanghai Stock Exchange  ( 上海证券交易所 ) issued draft rules on Wednesday that, if confirmed, should dramatically decrease the amount of time that shares are placed in a trading halt.

The Shanghai Stock Exchange has released long-awaited draft changes to stop listed companies from simply halting trade in their shares whenever they get a feeling that the market is going to turn on them.

China is increasingly anxious to attract foreign investment as the rate of growth in the world's second-largest economy cools, partly as it feels the impact of US tariffs.

The new rules are a major move in a regulatory crackdown on the abuse of what was a common practice that peaked in 2017 and not left serious foreign investors disillusioned but left Chinese mum and dad shareholders out of pocket.

Beijing is struggling to attract foreign banks and financial investment to try and balance out increasing capital outflow pressures. If the new proposals are confirmed, they should dramatically cut the time that shares can be arbitrarily placed in a trading halt. 

Fang Xinghai, a vice-chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), said China's financial sector and its capital market, which are more or less shielded by a closed capital account, were failing to connect with the rest of the world. 

“Foreign investment accounts for just 2 per cent of the total value of the A-share market … so we need to open it up further,”  The South China Morning Post quoted Fang as saying on the domestic broadcaster China Business Network.

Chinese stocks tipped into a bear market this year as relations between Washington and Beijing continued to deteriorate amid a climate of economic confrontation. 

The Shanghai Composite has fallen around 20% this year -  an unnerving experience for the ordinary Chinese investors that have been coaxed and cajoled by state media to invest in Chinese listed companies.

China’s stock market hit a two-year low in June around the same time that US President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions by flagging further tariffs on Chinese goods.

The entire Shanghai draft rules are available here.

Putting the house in order

The major Chinese exchange has put forward that trading halts for corporate restructuring should last for 10 days tops, with a further option of applying for an extension, with suspensions stretching out to 25 days if necessary for the disclosure of documents or the supply of more information, according to Caixin.

The current rules give companies up to three months for restructuring and that's where the problems have been festering.

China desperately wants to put a lid on its listed companies putting their shares in a trading halt when the market turns against them.

Such suspensions have often been used by companies as a pretty convenient on/off switch to be hit at leisure whenever any bad news threatens to upset the market.

Such suspensions can drag on until the clouds have lifted, sometimes for months at a time. 

The move effectively locks up a shareholders money in stock that they can't even sell because its no longer even a part of the moving market.

Last year, according to Caixin, shares of 69 Shanghai-listed companies were suspended on average every day.

This represents around 5% of all the companies listed for 2017.

According to Caixin calculations, this number has more recently been whittled down to about 10, or 0.7% of the total, on an average day.

Earlier this month, the CSRC first announced plans to stiffen the rules for share suspensions. These latest draft rules are the next iteration of the CSRC cracking down on the kind of practices that unnerve foreigners and ensure China's equity markets remain a bit of a wild west for investors.

Chinese regulators and the officials that pressure them are well aware that in August Chinese shares ceded their ranking as the no. 2 stock market in the world to Japan.

While China's stocks eclipsed Japan in market value almost four years ago to the day, both markets are now worth around $6.1 to $6.2 trillion. 

To place that into some context, the US stock market, easily the world's largest, is valued at around $31 trillion. 

Unsurprisingly then the ugly spectacle of what outside investors see as the wholesale abuse of trading suspensions has become a focal point for regulators and is regularly cited as an exemplification of why China's stock markets have failed to achieve the global legitimacy they have yearned for so long.

During 2015’s market crash, more than half of the companies trading on China’s two stock exchanges halted trading, according to Caixin.

The long march to legitimacy

After a series of rejections, the addition of 226 Chinese A-shares into the widely watched MSCI Emerging Markets Index in June represented years of of toil on the part of Chinese administrators and officials.

Starting in 2014, bids for inclusion from Beijing were rejected three times during MSCI’s annual reviews. 

MSCI called out the ease of trading stoppages as a major obstacle for the international acceptance of the Chinese stock exchanges.

According to the draft released on Wednesday, there will be the usual exceptions to the rule - any national strategic projects or confidential military matters will be played by ear.

Trading halts for most other reasons, such as preparing for the transfer of controlling shares, should last no more than two days, with the option of applying for an extension to five days.

In principle, the drafts signal the end of trading halts caused by natural market forces - bankruptcy restructuring for example - although if deemed necessary the company can still apply for one.

The get out of jail free clause

And just in case, Caixin also reports that if the stock exchange or the CSRC agrees that a company's risks could flow through and significantly impact market order, then the message was: come see us about a suspension.

SEE ALSO: An important global 'club' is thinking about giving more importance to Chinese stocks

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: 7 places you can't find on Google Maps

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

• There are thousands of Amazon Black Friday deals and more drop by the minute.
• Below, we help you find the fraction of deals actually worth your time — all in one place. 

Maybe it's the shadow cast by Prime Day, or the need to be the biggest and best, or the seemingly infinite number of products available in its marketplace, but Amazon does not play around when it comes to Black Friday. As a result, plenty of shoppers will spend most of the holiday in the weeds of thousands of those deals — trying to stay on top of them while new discounts drop by the minute.

To make Black Friday on Amazon less overwhelming and more impactful for you, we're logging the best deals below for easy reference: Amazon devices, robot vacuums, Instant Pots, HDTVs, and pretty much anything else you could need — and actually want — all in one scrollable place. 

Below are the deals currently active to shop. We'll be updating this article as more deals become available. Bookmark this page and check back in if you want to be kept up-to-date. 

If you have limited time, we've curated a list of the current 23 best Black Friday deals of 2018 you'll find on Amazon below. Otherwise, keep scrolling to see all the Black Friday deals that are going on now. 

• Amazon device: Kindle Paperwhite and six months of Kindle Unlimited, $129.99 (originally $189.93) [You save $59.94], available at Amazon
• Amazon device: Amazon Echo (2nd Gen) $69 (originally $99.99) [You save $30.99], available at Amazon
• Amazon service: Kindle Unlimited, $0.99 for 3 months (originally $29.97) [You save $28.98], available at Amazon  
• Media streamer: Roku Streaming Stick, $29.99 (originally $49.99) [You save $20], available at Amazon
• Smart security bundle: Ring Video Doorbell 2 + Free Echo Dot (3rd Gen), $139 (originally $248.99) [You save $109.99], available at Amazon
• Speaker: Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 3 Speaker, $148.95, (originally $449.99) [You save $301.04], available at Amazon
• Speaker: Sonos One Smart Speaker with Alexa, $174 (originally $199) [You save $25]
• TV: Sony 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV, $998 (originally $1,398) [You save $400]
• Curved TV: Samsung UN65NU8500 Curved 65" 4K UHD 8 Series Smart LED TV (2018), $1,097.99 (originally $1,799.99 ) [You save $702]
• Smart lights: Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 10W Equivalent LED Smart Light Bulb Starter Kit, $79.99 (originally $149.99) [You save $70]
• Gaming laptop: GIGABYTE Aero 15X v8-BK4 15" Ultra Slim Gaming Laptop, $1,699 (originally $2,299) [You save $600]
• Smartphone: Samsung Galaxy S9, $519.99 (originally $719.99) [You save $200] AND Samsung Galaxy Note 9, $799.99 (originally $999.99) [You save $200]
• Headphones: Bose SoundSport Wireless Sport Headphones, $169 (originally $199) [You save $30]
• Headphones: Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones II, $299 (originally $349) [You save $50]
• Smartwatch: Fitbit Versa Smartwatch, $149 (originally $199.95) [You save $50.95]
• Mattress: Casper Mattress (Queen), $795 (originally $995) [You save $200]
• Kitchen appliance: Instant Pot DUO60 6-Quart, $59.49 (originally $99.95) [You save $40.46]
• Kitchen appliance: ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide, $143 (originally $179) [You save $36]
• Robot vacuum: iRobot Roomba 960 Robot Vacuum with Wi-Fi, $449 (originally $699) [You save $250]
• Personal care: Oral-B Pro 5000 SmartSeries Power Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush, $79.94 (originally $159.99) [You save $80.05]
• DNA test kit: AncestryDNA test, $59 (originally $99) [You save $40]
• Camera: PANASONIC LUMIX GX85 Camera with 12-32mm and 45-150mm Lens Bundle, $497.99 (originally $999.99) [You save $502]
• Sony camera: Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera w/ 16-50mm and 55-210mm Power Zoom Lenses, $598 (originally $848) [You save $250]

Looking for more deals? We've rounded up the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on the internet.

To potentially save more on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can visit Business Insider Coupons to find up-to-date promo codes for a range of online stores.

SEE ALSO: All of Insider Picks' holiday gift guides, in one place

• Fire TV Stick, $24.99 (originally $39.99) [You save $15]
• Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, $34.99 (originally $49.99) [You save $15]
• Fire TV Cube with Alexa and 4K UHD/HDR, $59.99 (originally $119.99) [You save $60]
• Fire TV Recast 500 GB, $179.99 (originally $229.99) [You save $50]
• Fire TV Recast 1 TB, $219.99 (originally $279.99) [You save $60]

Tablets

• Fire 7, $29.99 (originally $49.99) [You save $20]
• Fire 7 Kids Edition tablet, $69.99 (originally $99.99) [You save $30]
• Fire HD 8 Kids Edition tablet, $89.99 (originally $129.99) [You save $40]
• Fire HD 10 tablet, $99.99 (originally $149.99) [You save $50]
• Fire HD 10 Kids, $149.99 (originally $199.99) [You save $50]
• Fire HD 10 Kids, 2 for $249.98 (originally $399.98)  [You save $150].

Accessories

• Show Mode Charging Dock for Fire HD 8, $29.99 (originally $39.99) [You save $10]
• Show Mode Charging Dock for Fire HD 10, $44.99 (originally $54.99) [You save $10]

• Kindle Paperwhite and six months of Kindle Unlimited, $129.99 (originally $189.93) [You save $59.94]
• Save up to 80% on select Kindle best-selling books
• Get three months of Kindle Unlimited for $1 (originally $29.97)

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

• The Echo Look is basically Amazon's hands-free, Alexa-enabled stylist that tells you which of your outfit options is more stylish, why that is, and makes clothing recommendations for you based on what you already own. 
• Amazon has discounted its Echo Look by 75% — down to $49.99 from $199.99 — for Black Friday.
• Check back at this link for more Black Friday deals to watch on a rolling basis.
• To potentially save more on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can visit Business Insider Coupons to find up-to-date promo codes for a range of online stores.

Like most shopping holidays, Amazon's take on Black Friday is massive, overwhelming, and potentially extremely fruitful for the skilled discount-hunter. There are thousands of deals — with more dropping and selling out by the minute. Among them are deep discounts on the company's tech devices, including the Echo Look.

Right now, Amazon has the Echo Look listed for $49.99— a rare 75% discount from its original $199.99 price. The device is basically Amazon's hands-free, Alexa-enabled stylist. It uses head-to-toe photos of the user and six-second videos to compare outfits to determine which looks better and why. It also recommends items to go with clothes that you already own, and automatically organizes your wardrobe by weather, occasion, season, and more.

You can view outfits from every angle, select favorites, share with friends, and keep an ongoing lookbook to browse and compare outfits in the future or get personalized pairing ideas.

In other words, it's a voice-activated stylist that makes recommendations, lets you see and share 360-degree videos of outfits, and compare choices to see which are objectively the most flattering. 

If you're thinking of picking one up, now is likely going to be the best time of the year. For more Amazon discounts, check out our master-list here. 

Shop the Echo Look, available at Amazon, for $49.99 (originally $149.99) [You save $149.99]

Looking for more deals? We've rounded up the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on the internet.

Join the conversation about this story »

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

• Online jewelry startup Mejuri rarely discounts its products. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are exceptions. 
• The more pieces you buy, the more you save. The sale is 10% off one item, 15% off two items, and 20% off three items or more. 
• The sale runs November 23 through November 26. 
• To potentially save more on Black Friday, you can visit Business Insider Coupons to find up-to-date promo codes for a range of online stores.

While you may be laser-focused on grabbing a tech deal on Black Friday (not that we blame you — there are going to be some great ones), now is also the time to take advantage of rare savings at smaller brands. 

We wear and talk about one such startup, online jewelry company Mejuri, quite often. The prices are generally already palatable since it's a direct-to-consumer brand, with 14k gold hoops  for $150 and 14k gold stacking rings from $69, but you'll be able to save even more during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 

You'll have more than a few opportunities to shop Mejuri's sale, which gets you 10% off one item, 15% off two items, and 20% off three items or more. 

The sale runs from November 23 through November 26. 

The tiered discount design is the perfect incentive to buy a few beautiful jewelry gifts for yourself and your friends or partner. Mejuri's style can best be described as everyday versatility, but its pieces never get lost in the crowd thanks to thoughtful details and eye-catching shapes. Whoever you buy the gift for, they'll love how easy the jewelry is to wear. 

You could even use the opportunity to pick out an engagement ring or wedding band. 'Tis the season, right? 

Below are some of our favorite Mejuri pieces at the moment, or you can shop the sale directly here.

Looking for more deals? We've rounded up the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on the internet.

Mini Lotus Bracelet

Mini Lotus Bracelet, $152.10 (originally $169) [You save $16.90] 

Safety Pin Earrings

Safety Pin Earrings, $144 (originally $160) [You save $16] 

Honey Edition Signet

Honey Edition Signet, $45 (originally $50) [You save $5] 

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are among the best days of the year to buy excellent products on sale. We've pored over thousands upon thousands of deals to find the best ones.

Luckily, many of the top-rated products from our ~800 buying guides are on sale for Black Friday.

In the slides below, we've broken down the best deals in every category from home and kitchen to tech and travel. We've also highlighted several excellent style deals this year.

Looking for more deals? We've rounded up the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on the internet.

Amazon device deals

1. Echo Dot (3rd generation), $24 (originally $49.99) [You save $25.99]

We love Amazon's Echo Dot and consider it to be the best small smart speaker with Alexa onboard.

2. Echo (2nd Gen, Certified Refurbished), $59.99 (originally $79.99)[You save $20]

Amazon's Echo is the best smart speaker you can buy and it's also a great deal this Black Friday.

3. Echo Show, $179.99 (originally $229.99) [You save $50]

The new Show combines the speaker quality of the Echo and Echo Plus with a 10-inch HD screen and eight mic array. We recommend the Show as the best Alexa-enabled smart speaker with a screen.

4. Fire 7 Kids Edition tablet, $69.99 (originally $99.99) [You save $30]

The Fire HD Kids tablets are a great buy, and we recommend them as the best for kids. The 7-inch model has a 1,024 x 600 (171 ppi) pixel resolution, built-in Alexa function, 16 GB storage, eight-hour battery life, and a mono speaker. You also get one year of FreeTime Unlimited, two-year worry-free guarantee, and a kid-proof case.

5. Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, $34.99 (originally $49.99) [You save $15]

Amazon's Fire TV Stick plugs into any TV's HDMI port and has an antenna design optimized for 4K Ultra HD streaming. It's one of our top picks for the best streaming stick.

6. NEW Kindle Paperwhite and six months of Kindle Unlimited, $129.99 (originally $189.93) [You save $59.94]

The new Paperwhite is thinner, lighter, and longer battery life than the first-generation model, waterproof, and has 8 GB storage. It's one of the best ebook readers you can buy.

7. Kindle Paperwhite E-reader (Previous Generation - 7th), $79.99 (originally $119.99)[You save $40]

Although this is the previous generation model of the Paperwhite, we still recommend it. Just know that this is NOT the waterproof version.

8. Amazon Cloud Cam Security Camera, 2 for $199.98 (originally $239.98)[You save $40]

The Amazon Cloud Cam has a 1080p video stream, motion detection, and Alexa voice control, making it a great security camera on a budget. This two-pack is a superb deal.

Google device deals

1. Google Home Mini for $25 at Best Buy, Target, and Walmart(originally $49) [You save $24]

The Google Home Mini is an adorable, bite-sized smart speaker that'll fit in any room of the house, which is why it's the best small smart speaker for Google fans.

2. Google Home for $79 at Best Buy, Target, and Walmart (originally $129) [You save $50]

The Google Home is great for anyone who's all-in with Google and doesn't have Amazon Prime in their lives. It's our favorite smart speaker for Android fans.

3. Chromecast Ultra for $49 at Best Buy, Target, and Walmart(originally $69) [You save $20]

The Google Chromecast Ultra is quick to set up, easy-to-use and works great, but best of all, it costs just $50, making it the best Chromecast in our guide.

4. Nest Cam Indoor for $129 at Best Buy, Target, The Home Depot, and Walmart (originally $199) [You save $70]

The Nest Cam has long been one of the best security cameras you can buy. The Nest Indoor Security Cam is both stylish and functional, especially considering the well-built app that makes using multiple cameras easy.

5. Nest Learning Thermostat for $179 at Best Buy, Target, The Home Depot, and Walmart (originally $249) [You save $70]

The Nest Learning Thermostat is the best smart thermostat you can buy, thanks to its super easy setup, energy savings, and excellent learning capabilities.

6. Nest Thermostat E for $139 at Best Buy, Target, The Home Depot, and Walmart (originally $169) [You save $30]

The Nest Thermostat E is well-designed, easy to use, and extremely intelligent — plus, it only costs $169, making it the best affordable smart thermostat.

7. Nest Protect for $99 at Best Buy, Target, The Home Depot, andWalmart (originally $119) [You save $20]

With the Nest Protect Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm, you can use your smartphone to get alerts if there are hazardous conditions in your home or if your detector's battery is getting low. That's why it's the best smart smoke detector you can buy.

8. Google Home Hub for $99 at Best Buy, Target, Jet, and Walmart (originally $149) [You save $50]

The Google Home Hub is a smart speaker with a screen. It's the best one for people who love Google's apps and can't get enough YouTube.

Phone and tablet deals

1. iPad, $99 at Verizon (originally $359.99) when you purchase it on a two-year contract[You save $260.99]

The 6th-gen iPad is our top tablet and iPad pick because it is so affordable. On Black Friday, it's even more affordable. Verizon has the LTE-version of the iPad for $99 when you purchase it on a two-year contract.

2. iPhone X, $499.99 at Verizon (originally $899.99)[You save $400]

The iPhone X is still a great buy, although the XR and XS have replaced it as our top picks. Since you can get it for $400 less than normal at Verizon, you definitely should.

3. iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max $300 off when you add a new line on a device payment plan, or get $100 when you upgrade and trade in your phone at Verizon [You save $300]

If you want a new iPhone XS, XR, or XS Max, you can get them for $300 off when you add a new line on a Verizon device payment plan. Verizon also has a $100 offer to sweeten any trade-ins you want to do for a new iPhone. We love the XR for most people, though the XS and Max are technically superior.

4. Samsung Galaxy S9, $519.99 at Amazon (originally $719.99)[You save $200]

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus have sleek bodies with curved screens, heavy-hitting cameras, and lots of AR and AI goodies. We highly recommend them.

5. Samsung Galaxy Note 9, $799.99 at Amazon (originally $999.99)[You save $200]

The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will be recommended in an update to our smartphone buying guide soon. Buy it now while you can save $200.

6. Google Pixel 3, $399.99 at Verizon (originally $799.99)[You save $400]

Google's Pixel phones are the best Android phones period. Verizon's deal is a good one because it doesn't require a trade in. This is the smaller version.

7. Google Pixel 3 XL $529.99 at Verizon (originally $929.99)[You save $400] 

Google's Pixel phones are the best Android phones period. Verizon's deal is a good one because it doesn't require a trade in. This is the bigger version.

8. OnePlus 6, $429 (originally $529)[You save $100]

The OnePlus 6 is a superb phone and an amazing deal at $429 today. It has all the high-end specs of the Pixel, Galaxy S9, and iPhone for so much less money.

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

• Black Friday is officially here, and you can save on vacuums from top companies like Roomba, Dyson, and Dirt Devil.
• To make your life easier, we broke down the best deals by category, so you can find the upright, handheld, or robot vacuum that fits your needs.
• If you need even more help, you can use our buying guides to find the best vacuums overall, the best vacuums under $300, the best cordless vacuums, and the best robot vacuums.
• To potentially save more on Black Friday, you can visit Business Insider Coupons to find up-to-date promo codes for a range of online stores.

Everybody wants clean floors, but it always seems like they get dirty the moment you're done sweeping. The solution: a powerful vacuum that will cut down your cleaning time and collect more dirt than you ever could with a broom and dustpan.

Thanks to some major Black Friday deals you can snag some great vacuums at a much lower price than usual, and we've done the heavy lifting by rounding up the best choices for you. We've even broken down these deals by category, so you can find the best prices on upright, handheld, and robot vacuums. 

Finding the right vacuum for your needs can be difficult, but you can find our buying guides below, which can help you make the right choice. Some things to consider are the size of your house, whether not you have pets, and how often you plan on cleaning. 

For more guidance on what type of vacuum you should buy, check out the guides below: 

• The best vacuum cleaners you can buy
• The best vacuums you can buy for less than $300
• The best cordless vacuums you can buy
• The best robot vacuum cleaners you can buy

Looking for more deals? We've rounded up the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on the internet.

• Hoover Vacuum Cleaner Air Steerable WindTunnel Bagless Lightweight Corded Upright, $79.99 (originally $228), available at Amazon[You save $150]
• Dyson Upright Vacuum Cleaner Ball Animal 2, $299 (originally $499.99), available at Amazon[You save $201]
• Oreck Commercial 8-Pound Commercial Upright Vacuum, $139.33 (originally $168.96), available at Amazon[You save $29.63]
• Hoover WindTunnel 3 High Performance Pet Bagless Corded Upright Vacuum, $99 (originally $189.99), available at Amazon[You save $90]
• Bissell PowerEdge Pet Hardwood Floor Bagless Cleaner, $49.99 (originally $69.99), available at Amazon [You save $20]
• Bissell PowerGlide Pet Hair Bagless Vacuum Cleaner, $119.99 (originally $149.99), available at Amazon [You save $30]
• Bissell Pet Hair Eraser Turbo Plus Upright Vacuum Cleaner, $179 (originally $229.99), available at Amazon[You save $51]
• BLACK+DECKER 2-in-1 Hand Lithium Stick Vacuum, $59.99 (originally $79.99), available at Amazon[You save $20]
• Dirt Devil Razor Pet Steerable Upright Vacuum, $79.99 (originally $99.99), available at Amazon[You save $20]

• BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Cordless Lithium Hand Vacuum, $24.99 (originally $39.99), available at Amazon[You save $15]
• BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum, $29.99 (originally $39.99), available at Amazon[You save $10]
• BLACK+DECKER 16V Cordless Lithium Hand Vacuum, $41.99 (originally $59.99), available at Amazon [You save $18]
• Dyson V7 Trigger Handheld Vacuum, $199.99 (originally $249.99), available at Macy's[You save $50]
• Shark Pet Perfect II SV780 Hand Vacuum, $56.99 (originally $74.99), available at Macy's[You save $18]
• Bissell 1985 Multi Cordless Car Vacuum, $149.99 (originally $187.99), available at Macy's [You save $38]

• iRobot Roomba 690, $249 (originally $374.99), available at Amazon[You save $135]
• Eufy RoboVac 11+, $168.99 (originally $249.99), available at Amazon[You save $82]
• Eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 30, $199.99 (originally $299.99), available at Amazon[You save $100]
• ECOVACS DEEBOT N79S, $149.99 (originally $299.99), available at Amazon[You save $150]
• Shark ION ROBOT RV750, $229.99 (originally $474.99), available at Macy's[You save $245]
• ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 930, $399.99 (originally $749.99), available at Macy's[You save $350]
• ECOVACS DEEBOT DR95, $349.99 (originally $687.99), available at Macy's[You save $338]

SEE ALSO: 

Join the conversation about this story »

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

By nature, Black Friday is a day that's very much about materialism. Consumers flood stores and online sites in search of deals on tech, men's fashion, women's fashion, mattresses, and more. But if you'd prefer to spend your money on experiences or learning opportunities, a DNA kit might be the perfect way to do so.

If you've ever been interested in understanding more about your ancestry or family history, right now is the best time to get a DNA kit as many of the best ones are discounted for Black Friday. (Might we add, they also make great holiday gifts for friends and family!)

Brands like 23andMe, AncestryDNA, and Vitagene all make easy-to-use at-home kits that can provide results in a matter of weeks. In addition to your family history, certain kits can assess your health, provide useful insight to improve your fitness, or track down historical relatives.

While many tests unveil similar data, there are key differences between each one. Check them out below and compare deal prices.

Looking for more deals? We've rounded up the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on the internet.

AncestryDNA

$49 (Originally $99) [You save $50]

With over 1 billion family connections, AncestryDNA is the best-selling DNA test you can buy. The service helps you discover the people and places that made you who you are by tapping into 350 regions across the world — two times more than the next leading competitor.

The current price is the lowest it's ever been (and possibly ever will be). 

23andMe

$99.99 (Originally $199), available on Amazon [You save $99.01]

Save up to $70 on DNA kits at 23andme.com.

The 23andMe kit is one of the most in-depth at-home DNA tests you can take. Not only will it break down your ancestry, but it will also discover your genetic health risks for diseases like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's, carrier traits for diseases like Cystic Fibrosis and Sickle Cell, report on your wellness with details like sleep patterns and lactose intolerance, and other genetic traits. If you're only interested in learning your ancestry you can buy the genetics kit for half off.

National Geographic Geno 2.0

$55.99 (Originally $99.99), available on Amazon [You save $44]

The National Geographic Geno 2.0 Next Generation provides a breakdown of your regional ancestry by percentage, going back as 500,000 years. Once your DNA sample is submitted and processed, you can access the data via the Geno 2.0 smartphone app, where an easy-to-understand video walks you through your ancestry. You'll learn about which historical relatives you could be related to.

This is a preview of a research report from Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service. To learn more about Business Insider Intelligence, click here.

Emerging markets are going to be essential for e-commerce growth, as retailers in developed markets may soon reach saturation in terms of consumer growth.

For example, almost half of US households now have a Prime membership, diminishing Amazon's growth potential in the country. Meanwhile, in China, the world's largest e-commerce market, nearly half of the population is actively making online purchases, leaving little room for growth. 

However, India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America are worth keeping an eye on. E-commerce penetration rates in these areas hover between 2-6%, presenting a huge opportunity for future growth as online sales gain traction. Moreover, these regions are expected to grow at compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) of 31%, 32%, and 16%, respectively, through 2021.

This report compiles several e-commerce snapshots, which together highlight the most notable emerging markets in various regions. Each provides an overview of the e-commerce industry in a particular country, discusses influential retailers, and provides insights into the opportunities and challenges for that specific domestic industry.

Here are some of the key takeaways:

• Emerging markets are going to be essential for e-commerce growth, as retailers in developed markets may soon reach saturation in terms of consumer growth.
• India is the clear overall leader in e-commerce potential, but countries in Southeast Asia and Latin America are also worth keeping an eye on. Within Southeast Asia, Indonesia shows the most promise for retailers, as the government is loosening restrictions on foreign investments, and its massive population is gaining spending power and more access to internet. Meanwhile, Mexico is a retailer's best bet for expansion in Latin America, due to its stable economy and rising middle class, but Brazil may be gearing up to steal the top spot.
• However, doing business in these regions can be difficult. In most of these emerging markets, infrastructure is underdeveloped and the population is largely unbanked, making digital payments a challenge.
• If retailers can build a brand presence in these markets while online shopping is still in its nascent stages, they may become market leaders as e-commerce takes off in the regions. Moreover, these markets could provide new sources of growth for companies that would otherwise stagnate in more mature e-commerce markets.

 In full, the report:

• Explores the e-commerce industry in India, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.
• Highlights the leading country in each region, as well as key e-commerce players there. 
• Outlines the challenges and opportunities each region faces.
• Gives insight into how these emerging markets may shape the future of e-commerce.

Join the conversation about this story »

Gambling is not for the faint of heart.

Last week, we lost two bets by half a point, and two more by less than a field goal. Our rough year just keeps getting rougher.

That said, the only way to turn things around is to keep on picking, so let's get to the action on Sunday.

Take a look below for our predictions for who covers this weekend (* indicates home team).

LAST WEEK: 5-7-1
OVERALL: 64-91-5

Buffalo Bills* (+3) over Jacksonville Jaguars

Despite their horrid offense, the Bills have the second-best defense in the league according to DVOA, and have played respectably at home in most games this year. After their bye week, Josh Allen is back as the team's starting quarterback for better or for worse, but given the Jaguars recent woes, let's have faith in the home dogs.

Cleveland Browns (+3) over Cincinnati Bengals*

Poetic justice would be Baker Mayfield throwing for 400 yards and four touchdowns while staring daggers at Hue Jackson on the Bengals sidelines. If Cleveland can pull off the upset, it will be the first time the Browns have won back-to-back games since 2014.

New York Jets* (+10) over New England Patriots

No matter how bad they are any given season, the New York Jets always seem to find a way to keep things close in at least one of their games against the Patriots. And even if that wasn't the case, in the interest of ending our cold streak of bets, the best course of action is to follow the rules and take the double-digit home underdog. It's like hitting on 16 in blackjack.

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.

• KitchenAid's iconic stand mixers are on sale for Black Friday, and these are likely the lowest prices we'll see on them all year.
• Check back at this link for more Black Friday deals to watch on a rolling basis.
• To potentially save more on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you can visit Business Insider Coupons to find up-to-date promo codes for a range of online stores.

Black Friday 2018 is here, and we're keeping a running log of the best deals in categories across the board so you can optimize your shopping with little effort.

You can see our full list of the best Black Friday deals we've found here, but there's some deals that have been on our minds for a while now — KitchenAid stand mixers.

While models and sizes vary, a KitchenAid stand mixer allows you to make everything from mincemeat to salsa, and whip up enough dough for more than 13 dozen cookies in no time one of —  making it one of those coveted kitchen items that home cooks dream of having on their countertop. 

Given their quality design and multitude of uses, KitchenAid stand mixers are undeniably pricey. If you, or any chef on your gift list, has been eyeing one of these devices, you're in luck. Right now, you can find plenty of great deals on KitchenAid stand mixers from retailers across the web, just in time for Black Friday. 

To make it easier for you to shop, we're going to break it down.

If you're new to the KitchenAid game, but are still interested in the product, check out this guide to get a sense of which model is right for you. If you know what you want, keep scrolling. You'll find the best deals on KitchenAid stand mixers, including tilt-head and bowl-lift models, organized by size.

We've scoured the web for the best KitchenAid stand mixer deals around — and we're pretty happy with what we've found.

3.5-Quart KitchenAid Stand Mixers

At the time of publication, Best Buy has the lowest price by $50.

• KitchenAid Artisan Mini Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, available at Best Buy, $199.99 (originally $329.99) [You save $130]
• KitchenAid Artisan Mini Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, available at Williams Sonoma, $249.95 (originally $430) [You save $180.05]
• KitchenAid Artisan Mini Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, available at Amazon, $249.99 (originally $399.99) [You save $150.00]
• KitchenAid Artisan Mini Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, available at Jet.com, $249.99 (originally $329.99) [You save $80]
• KitchenAid Artisan Mini Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, available at Bed Bath & Beyond, $249.99 (originally $329.99) [You save $80]

4.5-Quart KitchenAid Stand Mixers

At the time of publication, Walmart has the lowest price by $1.

• KitchenAid Classic Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, available at Walmart, $189 (originally $229) [You save $70]
• KitchenAid Classic Plus Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, available at Amazon, $189.99 (originally $321.99) [You save $132]
• KitchenAid Classic Plus Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, available at Macy's, $189.99 (originally $324.99) [You save $135]
• KitchenAid Classic Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, available at Best Buy, $189.99 (originally $259.99) [You save $70]
• KitchenAid Classic Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, available at Target, $189.99 (originally $259.99) [You save $70]

5-Quart KitchenAid Stand Mixers

At the time of publication, Macy's and Best Buy have the lowest price by $60.

• KitchenAid Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, available at Target, $219.99 (originally $379.99) [You save $160]
• KitchenAid Professional Series Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, available at Best Buy, $219.99 (originally $499.99) [You save $280]
• KitchenAid Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, available at Williams Sonoma, $279.95 (originally $500) [You save $220.05]
• KitchenAid Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, available at Amazon, $279.95 (originally $429.99) [You save $150.04]
• KitchenAid Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Glass Bowl, available at Bed Bath & Beyond, $299.99 (originally $429.99) [You save $130]

6-Quart KitchenAid Stand Mixers

At the time of publication, Macy's has the lowest price by $50.

• KitchenAid Professional 600 Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, available at Macy's, $279.99 (originally $569.99) [You save $290]
• KitchenAid Professional 600 Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, available at Amazon, $339.88 (originally $499.99) [You save $160.11]
• KitchenAid Professional 600 Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, available at Williams Sonoma, $349.95 (originally $650) [You save $300.05]
• KitchenAid Professional 600 Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, available at Bed Bath & Beyond, $349.99 (originally $499.99) [You save $100]
• KitchenAid Professional 6500 Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, available at Williams Sonoma, $449.95 (originally $760) [You save $310.05]

7-Quart KitchenAid Stand Mixers

At the time of publication, Amazon has the lowest price by $5.

• KitchenAid Pro Line Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, available at Amazon, $475 (originally $779.99) [You save $304.99]
• KitchenAid Pro Line Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, available at Bed Bath & Beyond, $479.99 (originally $599.99) [You save $120]
• KitchenAid Pro Line Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, available at Williams Sonoma, $749.95 (originally $1,300) [You save $550.05]

Looking for more deals? We've rounded up the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on the internet.

The best Black Friday deal roundups

Join the conversation about this story »

• Michael Hayden, who previously served as CIA director and National Security Agency director, was hospitalized after suffering a stroke at his home earlier this week.
• Hayden, 73, is "receiving expert medical care," and his family has requested privacy, according to a statement from The Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy, and International Security at George Mason University.
• Hayden achieved the rank of a four-star general in the US Air Force and went on to lead the NSA from 1999 to 2005 for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush; he led the CIA from 2006 to 2009.

Michael Hayden, who previously served as CIA director and National Security Agency director, was hospitalized after suffering a stroke at his home earlier this week.

Hayden, 73, is "receiving expert medical care," and his family has requested privacy, according to a Friday statement from the Michael V. Hayden Center for Intelligence, Policy, and International Security at George Mason University.

"The General and his family greatly appreciate the warm wishes and prayers of his friends, colleagues, and supporters," the Hayden Center said.

Hayden achieved the rank of a four-star general in the US Air Force and went on to lead the NSA from 1999 to 2005 for Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush; he led the CIA from 2006 to 2009.

Read more: Trump is reportedly trying to go scorched earth on his move to revoke security clearances

National security experts offered their messages of support.

"Michael Hayden is one of this country's noblest patriots, dedicating his life to America's national security," former CIA director John Brennan said on Twitter. "A man of tremendous integrity, intellect, & decency, he has been a role model for countless intelligence professionals over several decades. Speedy recovery, Mike."

"On behalf of the men & women of CIA, I want to wish Gen. Hayden a speedy recovery," CIA director Gina Haspel said in a statement. "Mike's long career of public service & commitment to national security continue to be an inspiration to all intelligence officers. Our thoughts are with Mike, Jeanine, & their family."

Hayden, who regularly appears on CNN as a national security analyst, has become an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump's administration. In August, Trump was reportedly weighing the possibility of revoking Hayden's security clearance in addition to other former White House and Justice Department senior officials who publicly criticized his policies.

SEE ALSO: Trump is reportedly trying to go scorched earth on his move to revoke security clearances

Join the conversation about this story »

NOW WATCH: Trump once won a lawsuit against the NFL — but the result was an embarrassment

This is a preview of a research report from Business Insider Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service. To learn more about Business Insider Intelligence, click here.

Edge computing solutions are key tools that help companies grapple with rising data volumes across industries. These types of solutions are critical in allowing companies to gain more control over the data their IoT devices create and in reducing their reliance on (and the costs of) cloud computing.

These systems are becoming more sought-after — 40% of companies that provide IoT solutions reported that edge computing came up more in discussion with customers in 2017 than the year before, according to Business Insider Intelligence’s 2017 Global IoT Executive Survey. But companies need to know whether they should look into edge computing solutions, and what in particular they can hope to gain from shifting data processing and analysis from the cloud to the edge.

There are three particular types of problems that edge computing solutions are helping to combat across industries:

• Security issues. Edge computing can limit the exposure of critical data by minimizing how often it’s transmitted. Further, they pre-process data, so there’s less data to secure overall.
• Access issues. These systems help to provide live insights regardless of whether there’s a network connection available, greatly expanding where companies and organizations can use connected devices and the data they generate.
• Transmission efficiency. Edge computing solutions process data where it’s created so less needs to be sent to the cloud, leading to lower cloud storage requirements and reduced transmission cost.

In this report, Business Insider Intelligence examines how edge computing is reducing companies' reliance on cloud computing in three key industries: healthcare, telecommunications, and the automotive space. We explore how these systems mitigate issues in each sector by helping to efficiently process growing troves of data, expanding the potential realms of IoT solutions a company can offer, and bringing enhanced computing capability to remote and mobile platforms.

Here are some key takeaways from the report:

• In healthcare, companies and organizations are using edge computing to improve telemedicine and remote monitoring capabilities.
• For telecommunications companies, edge computing is helping to reduce network congestion and enabling a shift toward the IoT platform market.
• And in the automotive space, edge computing systems are enabling companies to increase the capabilities of connected cars and trucks and approach autonomy.

In full, the report:

• Explores the key advantages edge computing solutions can provide.
• Highlights the circumstances when companies should look into edge systems.
• Identifies key vendors and partners in specific industries while showcasing case studies of successful edge computing programs.

  Subscribe to a Premium pass to Business Insider Intelligence and gain immediate access to:

  	This report and more than 250 other expertly researched reports
  	Access to all future reports and daily newsletters
  	Forecasts of new and emerging technologies in your industry
  	And more!

  Learn More
  

  Purchase & download the full report from our research store

Join the conversation about this story »