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Shop Best Buy’s Black Friday in July Sale 2026 Before Fall Chaos

Jul 21, 2026 4:39 PM

If you missed out on Prime Day, now is your chance to save hundreds on some of the best new releases WIRED reviewers have tried this year, including MacBooks, AirPods, and art TVs.

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TIRED of the heat waves and wildfire smoke? Just pretend it’s November already with Best Buy’s annual Black Friday in July sale, happening now. The deals aren’t necessarily as good as they were on Prime Day, but if you missed out on that event, this is your next best bet to grab that laptop or tablet for less. It’s a good buying opportunity if your kid needs new gear for their upcoming semester at college, or if you’d simply...

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