So, Amazon has said that Black Friday started today, at 0:01... which just happens to be a Thursday.
We're not seeing the huge glut of deals that would suggest that's the case - if it is, then this is a bit of a damp squib of a Black Friday (which does actually start for most retailers on November 26).
That's in addition to the Amazon Black Friday Week sale that's been running all this week, which actually saw some decent discounts on things like electric toothbrushes and Kindle / Echo devices.
However, we've hit the next wave of Amazon's sales in the UK, and we didn't get next-gen savings on Echo devices, not did the Fire TV Stick go down to the lowest price ever.
We're still looking through to see what's changed and exciting - we'll keep finding the top stuff for you, so do keep this live blog open and updating.
If you want to extend your remit beyond the deals that this live blog will be spotlighting, then our Amazon Black Friday deals hub is going to be the place for that.
Or you can get more wide on the deals at other retailers - perhaps you're thinking of a spot of Currys or Argos - and our Black Friday deals hub does just that.
Anyway, back to the matter at hand - let's take a look at all the top deals as they come in:
OK, it's just 15 minutes to go until Amazon says it's officially Black Friday - we mere mortals get no say in when Friday is nowadays.
Stick around - we'll be bringing you all the deals as they happen and a few other top ones that are on sale already.
One of the top deals around right now is the Amazon Fire TV Stick for £19 - already a good deal, you'll no doubt agree.
But one of the top items on sale is the Amazon Echo Dot - 3rd gen - which only costs £18.99 on a 'normal' deal - but if you combine it with the Fire TV Stick, then it'll only set you back £9.99 extra.
So, while they're a bit basic in terms of functionality - no 4K playback, no wider sound from the Echo - they're still excellent value if you're looking to upgrade the smarts in your home.
Right, let's get a little deeper now the clock has struck midnight.
This one is a Black Friday classic - is there anyone who doesn't have one of these excellent appliances on their kitchen top at home? What? A few of you? Really? Check in your cupboard in case you put it in there and forgot about it.
If not, here's the cheapest ever price on the Instant Pot Duo Crisp - going for just £99.99 in tonight's sale at Amazon. Pressure cook or air fry to your heart's content with this handy two-in-one wonder appliance that's particularly good for rustling up quick meals for the family.
These one's normally go for anywhere between £149 to £179, so this one's one of the better small appliance deals on Amazon right now and likely to be very, very popular.
Right I'm a runner, and I've recommended this watch to a number of friends looking to level up from something basic like the Forerunner 55, and want a few extra features to enjoy.
Running on a cold November morning might not appeal to some, but for the brave few I've spotted the cheapest ever price on the Garmin Forerunner 245 - one of the better sports smartwatches out there right now.
This little mother will get you out of bed, tell you how you've slept, let you know how rested you are... then it'll track all your activities to an absolute tee - regardless of whether you prefer a dip in the pool or a long bike ride.
This one's lightweight, got heaps of battery life, and is super comfy to boot. Definitely a good choice at this price if you're looking to get fit ahead of those New Year's resolutions.
OK, so £14.99 means this thing hasn't got the biggest discount in the world considering this Star Wars Grogu plush toy retails for £19.99 normally....and I do not get the love for this baby Yoda.
I keep seeing it everywhere, and the label saying suitable for ages 3 and up - and that's where it should stay. I know that loads of people love Star Wars and I'm being a massive grump about it, but this is weird because we all know Yoda as an older being, which makes the cutesy nature of this thing all the more perplexing.
Anyway, if you're a fan of The Mandalorian definitely check this one out. It's incredibly highly reviewed at Amazon and seems like a really popular pick right now. Depends if you can resist that little face*.
*I absolutely can.
Take it from a real nerd - Twilight Imperium is literally the best board game ever. OK, maybe not ever but it makes Monopoly look like your granddad's game in comparison.
Never play a rubbish game of scrabble again at Christmas. Instead, duke it out with two to six other players to control the galaxy. Yep, forget Old Kent Road, go for galactic domination instead with your choice of politics, trade, or the tried and true method of building the biggest space ships.
Honestly, if you're a fan of larger games over a couple of beers with the friends, this is a real banger of a game. It's big, so be prepared, but this price is the cheapest ever so it's a great opportunity to save a few quid on the side, as it's down from £108 to just £81 in this Black Friday sale.
I once came about 9th in a regional Hearthstone tournament and decided I probably wasn't cut out for a career as a pro-gamer. For anyone who does think they have the skills, can play through Dark Souls blindfolded, or is just wildly entertaining to watch, then here's a bit of tech you'll need to stream your way to super-stardom.
The Elgato Stream Deck is now £89.99 at Amazon - that's the lowest price it's been for almost three years, and would let you live the life of a famous streamer by using the kit that some of them use.
The 15 LCD keys will allow you to perform all sorts of functions with just a tap of the button, including switching screens, playing media, sending a tweet and altering your audio settings. It also directly integrates with the most common streaming apps such as OBS, Twitch and game capture software.
Some adventurous folks have found ways to use it outside of game streaming, too, to automate repetitive tasks such as replying to emails with a fixed response or controlling their array of Philips Hue lighting.
Not strictly relevant to the launch of new deals on the Amazon Black Friday sales, but the notion there might be gold on a tributary to the Amazon river has led to huge numbers of illegal miners trying to pump our gold from the rivebed.
It's causing something of an issue - go and read about it when you've completed your deals shopping for another day.
Get this: I don't like coffee. Never have, never will. But this deal seemed too much to pass up, and our deals writer Alex Whitelock has thoroughly corroborated that:
"Generally, I can get by with any old coffee. If I wake up and feel like it's a day where I'm going to need my fast juice, the instant coffee granules get dumped in a mug with some boiling water and all is right with the world again. There are times, though, when we all want something a bit fancier.
"But then many multi-fangled coffee machines can be seriously expensive. And while more affordable pod coffee machines are alright in a pinch they cannot match a proper cup of Joe. So the Breville One-Touch CoffeeHouse Coffee Machine for £125.99, especially with a discount of £74 off the usual price and the cheapest it's even been.
"It comes with simple one-touch technology to whip up an espresso, latte, cappuccino in minutes, with a built-in milk frother to really recreate your favourite high street coffee from home. Instant coffee: meet the bin."
Should I get into coffee? Nah, too much like hard work.
Right, I'm signing off the for the night - and tomorrow you'll start the day in the capable hands of Julia Sagar.
WIll there suddenly be more deals? I doubt it, but we can but hope in our little tiny minds that there will be something more to check out. I had to rewirite this section about five times as I was falling asleep, so it's go to bed time for me.
Good morrow, fine sir / lady!
source https://www.techradar.com/news/live/the-best-black-friday-amazon-uk-deals-live-and-updated-as-they-happen/
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