Tablets simplify your tech while traveling since they can double as a laptop, e-reader, and gaming device. Luckily, with Black Friday officially underway, the deals are already here. Plus, more than just iPads are up for grabs: Amazon Fire and Samsung Galaxy tablets are on sale too.

The slight price difference does not justify having ads interrupt your experience. This ad-free Fire Max 11 tablet on sale for Black Friday stands out as a great investment for anyone looking for a reliable device that excels in entertainment and productivity without distractions.

In October, a new model of the Amazon Fire HD 8 was released, and we’re already seeing impressive discounts on the tablet during the Amazon Black Friday sale.

Amazon's Black Friday sales are live now! Get a head start on your holiday shopping and pick up a little something for yourself, too.

Even though it’s not Black Friday proper yet, plenty of retailers are starting their Black Friday sales early. That includes Amazon, which has thousands — yes, thousands — of deals going live for the occasion.

As gear and shopping writers we spend a ton of time scouring the Internet for the best deals, most exciting launches, and products that are just plain useful. We've collectively been doing this for over 15 years,

PM EST After weeks of waiting to make it official, Black Friday has finally arrived. We're tracking the best deals here, adding new ones when we find them, noting which products have dropped to record-low pricing and which have sold out.

Let the holiday shopping sprees begin! Amazon just kicked off its Black Friday sale with millions of must-see deals for Prime members and non-subscribers alike — and we found the absolute best deals in every department.