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Illustration: Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Image: Getty Images In a new motion filed late Friday in his lawsuit against OpenAI, Elon Musk’s attorneys have asked for a preliminary injunction to stop OpenAI from transitioning to a for-profit enterprise, reports TechCrunch. They also asked the judge to forbid the company from continuing alleged practices that they say violate US antitrust laws.
Musk’s lawyers claim that because of CEO Sam Altman’s alleged self-dealing, OpenAI &ldqu

The Mashable Shopping team spends every morning year-round writing about the best deals of the day. That means we're extremely familiar with historical sale pricing for all of the products we cover. We also spend all year testing products for our reviews and buying guides. So, when Black Friday rolls around, we're equipped to tell you which products are truly worth buying and whether you're actually getting a good deal on them.We're tracking all the best Black Friday deals in one place, as well

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for

GET $10 OFF: As of Nov. 30, Astro Bot for PlayStation 5 is $49.99, down from $59.99, at Best Buy’s Black Friday sale. Order now and get $10 off. Opens in a new windowCredit: Playstation'Astro Bot'$49.99 at Best Buy $59.99 Save $10.00for PlayStation 5Get DealThe game we called “instantly one of the best PS5 games,” might be brand new, but it's already a modern PlayStation classic — and it's on sale today.On sale for the first time for Black Friday weekend, you can now get

UPDATE: Nov. 30, 2024, 4:42 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest gift card deals available from Amazon.The best Black Friday gift card deals at a glance:BEST OVERALLDoorDash $100 gift card$85(save $15)Get DealANOTHER GREAT DEALInstacart $100 gift card$85(save $15)Get DealBEST RESTAURANT GIFT CARDChipotle $100 gift card$85(save $15)Get DealBEST GIFT CARD DEAL FOR KIDSRoblox gift cardSave 15% on Roblox gift cards with Target CircleGet Deal
Gift cards aren't exactly the most persona

The best Black Friday Kindle deals at a glance:Best Kindle dealAmazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition$154.99(Save $45)Get DealBest budget Kindle dealAmazon Kindle$84.99(Save $25)Get DealBest Kindle Kids dealAmazon Kindle Kids$94.99(Save $35)Get DealBest Kindle bundle dealAmazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle$479.97(Save $60)Get Deal
Black Friday proper may be gone, but deals still abound (and probably will through Cyber Monday, at least) — and Black Friday Kindle deals are no exceptio

Bluesky Social is having a moment, but that new influx of users is creating an impersonation problem. Thus, the decentralized platform is rolling out a "more aggressive" policy on parody accounts that aren’t clearly labeled.SEE ALSO:Bluesky has growing pains. Here's what it can learn from X/Twitter
In a thread on the platform's safety account, Bluesky stated, "Parody, satire, or fan accounts are allowed on Bluesky, but they must clearly label themselves in both the display name and bio to

GET $20 OFF: As of Nov. 30, you can get Sonic X Shadow Generations for just $29.99, down from $49.99. That's 40% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: Sega'Sonic X Shadow Generations'$29.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $20.00Get DealThe most devious hedgehog out there is going head-to-head with Sonic for the leading role in the newest Sonic game. Get Sonic X Shadow Generations for $29.99 at Amazon on Black Friday-weekend and save $20. The new game is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo S

This beefy battery from Anker, which can keep all your gadgets charged while traveling, is on sale for its lowest price to date. | Image: Anker As a power-hungry tech journalist, I’m constantly on the lookout for good bargains on portable power to keep my devices charged while I’m traveling for work. So, I snapped up Anker’s 24,000mAh 737 Power Bank when I saw it on sale at Amazon for $73.99 — which is more than 50 percent off the original retail price. It’s also av

The best Black Friday subscription deals at a glanceBest streaming dealHulu (with ads)$0.99/month for one yearGet DealBest streaming bundle dealHulu and Disney+ (both with ads)$2.99/monthGet DealBest education dealMasterClass Premium subscription$10/monthGet DealBest meditation dealHeadspace$34.99/yearGet DealBest Audible dealAudible$0.99/month for three months + $20 creditGet Deal
Not to be morose, but when the holidays are over and the winter doldrums begin, you're going to want a strong roste

SAVE $350: As of Nov. 30, you can still get the HP Victus gaming laptop (AMD Ryzen 5-7535HS, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for just $429.99 — but this 46% off Black Friday doorbuster deal goes away at midnight.Opens in a new windowCredit: HPHP Victus gaming laptop (AMD Ryzen 5-7535HS, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)$429.99 at Best Buy $799.99 Save $370.00Get DealThe cheapest gaming laptop of Black Friday is quite the laurel, but the HP Victus has that title comfortably in the bag. Luckily for you, this Ryzen-to

Best Target early Black Friday dealsBest Tablet DealApple iPad Air 11-inch, 6th generation (M2 chip, 128GB, WiFi)$499(Save $100)Get DealBest headphone and speaker dealSony WH-1000XM4 Headphones$199.99(Save $150)Get DealBest speaker dealJBL Flip 6 Speaker$79.99(Save $50)Get DealBest TV and Soundbar dealTCL 55-inch 4K UHD Google TV$239.99(Save $110)Get DealBest smartwatch dealApple Watch Series 10 (46mm, Sport Band, GPS + cellular)$679.99(Save $70)Get DealBest Kitchen and Home dealKitchenAid 5.5-Q

UPDATE: Nov. 28, 2024, 2:44 p.m. EST This story has been updated with new gift card and smart home deals.Best Buy's top Black Friday deals at a glance:Best Apple dealApple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS)$329(save $70)Get DealBest 4K TV dealHisense 75-inch QD6 QLED 4K Google TV$449.99(save $250)Get DealBest Windows laptop dealDell XPS 13 9350 (Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)$999.99(save $400)Get DealBest headphone/earbud dealBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds$229(save $70)Get DealBest fit

Image: Epic Games Fortnite’s most recent virtual concert was supersized in multiple ways. Unlike previous events, which focused on specific artists like Ariana Grande or Metallica, this one featured a cast of four different artists: Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, and the late Juice WRLD. And it turned each one of the large lineup into a kaiju-sized performer, while also integrating deep cuts of Fortnite lore and providing a tease of what’s next for the game.
Things started out at Sno

The best Black Friday outdoors deals at a glanceBest camping dealColeman Sundome 4-Person Tent$48.99 at Amazon(Save $51)Get DealBest hiking dealOsprey Tempest 20L Women's Hiking Backpack$119.95 at Amazon(Save $40)Get DealBest water bottle dealStanley All-Day Slim Bottle$22.50 at Amazon(Save $7.50)Get Deal
Black Friday isn't just for tech savants. It's also an excellent opportunity for outdoors enthusiasts to stock up on Yeti coolers, Coleman camping tents, and tons of hiking gear—often at

You’d be hard-pressed to find a better tablet for $249.99 than the 10th-gen iPad. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge Apple may have announced a new iPad Mini just over a month ago, but if all you want is a basic tablet for entertainment purposes, it’s probably not worth forking out $499 for Apple’s latest tablet. In fact, unless you’re clamoring for Apple Intelligence or a pint-sized form factor, the 10th-gen iPad will suffice. Thankfully, it’s still on sale at Amaz

Best post-Black Friday headphones and speakers deals Best headphone dealSony WH-1000XM4$198 at Amazon(Save $148.01)Get DealBest earbuds dealApple AirPods Pro (2nd gen)$154 at Amazon(Save $95)Get DealBest Bluetooth speaker dealUltimate Ears Wonderboom 4$78.96 at Amazon(Save $21.03)Get DealBest Premium Headphones DealBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones$299 at Bose(save $130)Get Deal
Black Friday brought the usual excellent deals, and we saw headphones at record-low prices. Over the Black Friday wee

Best Black Friday fitness tracker dealsBest fitness tracker dealFitbit Charge 3$69.95 at Amazon(save $30)Get DealBest smartwatch dealApple Watch SE (2nd Gen) [GPS 40mm] Smartwatch$149 at Amazon(save $50)Get Deal
2025 is nearly upon us, and we can already feel those New Year's resolutions brewing. If your resolution has anything to do with becoming more active, you may want to consider picking up a fitness tracker to assist you in achieving your goals next year. Luckily, Black Friday deals are at

This Cyber Monday, Amazon has an unbeatable deal on the Bev by Black+Decker, a game-changing cocktail machine often dubbed the "Keurig of cocktails." If the thought of muddling, measuring, and mixing fills you with dread, the Bev by Black + Decker could be a desirable solution.Opens in a new windowCredit: Amazon / Black & DeckerBev by Black & Decker$169.99 $300.00 Save $130.01Get DealWith just a pod and your favorite spirits, this machine delivers bar-quality drinks without the hassle. I

Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images There’s no telling exactly what the new year and new administration in the US will bring. But there are likely big changes afoot in the world of tech, especially if President-elect Donald Trump enacts all the tariffs he threatened on the campaign trail. We don’t have a crystal ball that tells us exactly what may get pricier or by how much, but there are several categories of big-ticket products that are at serious risk of being priced ou

The latest Apple Watch, the Series 10, is on sale for as much as $70 off.| Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The holiday shopping season is here — which means it’s a great time to snag deals on smartwatches and fitness trackers.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday, in particular, are excellent opportunities if you or a loved one have health or fitness-related goals for the year ahead. That said, it can get a little daunting sifting through the dozens of models out there. Not to w

With a new Marvel Rivals trailer, Marvel has revealed that Wolverine, Black Widow, Iron Fist, Squirrel Girl, and Cloak and Dagger will all be part of its upcoming 6 v 6 hero shooter. The company says in an announcement that each of them will be “fully revealed” in one trailer per day leading up to its December 6th launch.
The trailer hints at some of the attacks the characters will have, including a Hulk / Wolverine team-up that involves the big green guy flinging Marvel’s fur

The Century model of the excellent Schlage Encode Plus smart lock with Apple Home Key is $80 off for Black Friday. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge Black Friday may have come and gone, but the deals are still rolling. Whether you are looking to expand your own setup or searching for a good gift for a smart home newbie, this is a great time to stock up on smart home gear. There are still deep discounts to be had on smart speakers, locks, and lights, even smart trashcans and a robot that can pus

Asus’s high-end ROG Ally X handheld is $100 off. | Photo by Sean Hollister / The Verge Black Friday has been brimming with great deals on new games, including older titles you can purchase for pennies on the dollar and recent hits that might be hard to justify at full price. You can usually find great deals on gaming accessories, too, from controllers and headsets to expanded storage for consoles like the Xbox Series X / S.
We’ve combed through all of the Black Friday gaming deals st

The Beats Solo 4 are normally $200 but have dropped to just under $100. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Gadgets make for expensive gifts, but that’s the beauty of Black Friday. As noted in our roundup of the absolute best Black Friday deals, this year’s shopping event has brought steep discounts on Apple devices, TVs, and plenty of other pricey tech. However, unless you’re planning on spending a couple hundred dollars on yourself or someone else, many of the more expensive i

You can grab a serious bargain on TCL TVs this holiday shopping weekend. | Image: TCL Black Friday wouldn’t be Black Friday without a deluge of TV deals. And while we wouldn’t exactly recommend the second-rate models lining the Sunday circulars, there are plenty of TVs on offer for Black Friday that deliver a satisfying viewing experience and solid feature set — whether you plan on gaming, watching sports, or catching up on the latest TV shows and movies.Several of the best OLE

The Apple Watch Ultra 2 in its sleek, black finish is $80 off. | Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge The Black Friday deals on Apple devices have been some of the best in the run-up to the sale, and they’re just as good now — or better, in some cases — than they were a week ago. It feels like there are more Apple deals than ever on products across every category, even a day after Black Friday.Some of the best deals currently available on Apple devices are the latest Air

Amazon’s Echo Pop is one of the smallest Echo speakers available — and right now it’s down to just $17.99 | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Combing through the deluge of ongoing Black Friday deals can be a daunting task, but the most affordable end of the spectrum is always a good place to start. In fact, there are still plenty of discounts available on budget-friendly gadgets and goodies, many of which are under $30. You’re not just getting junk, either.If y

The excellent AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $154 at various retailers this holiday shopping weekend. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge There’s no better time than the holidays to treat yourself (or someone you care about) to an overdue upgrade and pick up a fresh pair of earbuds or headphones. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a great opportunity to save big on the latest products from Apple, Bose, Google, Samsung, Sony, Sennheiser, and countless other brands. Plus, the extended return pe

The very good Roborock Q5 Pro is on sale this weekend as both a stand-alone bot or paired with it auto-empty dock for easier cleaning. | Photo by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The Verge Robot vacuums are on sale all the time. But this holiday shopping weekend, there have been some fairly significant price drops, which are rolling over from Black Friday into Cyber Monday. These include rarely reduced flagship models like Roborock’s S8 MaxV Ultra and iRobot’s Combo 10 Max.If you’ve b

If white isn’t your style, Sony is also discounting some of its colorful console covers. | Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Sony and other game makers are running all kinds of Black Friday sales right now, allowing you to save on games, consoles, and plenty of accessories. However, one of the better offers still available is on the latest PlayStation 5 Digital Edition, which is on sale at Walmart, Best Buy, and Sony’s PlayStation Direct storefront for an all-time low of $

Image: Epic Games If it feels like Fortnite just had a major concert, that’s because it did — the beginning of November saw a live performance from Snoop Dogg and Ice Spice in New York that also aired in game. That event was used to kick off a mini season that remixed the battle royale’s second chapter. Now here we are with another virtual concert, albeit one that looks like it will more closely resemble musical events from Fortnite’s past, like those featuring Ariana Gra

Illustration by Cath Virginia / The Verge If you’re looking to catch up on recent shows and movies — including Shogun, The Penguin, and Dune: Part Two — the ongoing holiday weekend is the perfect time to do so. Thankfully, multiple streaming services are slashing subscription prices for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, including Max, Hulu, and others. Right now, for example, you can sign up for a year of Hulu for less than $12. What’s more, you don’t have to be a new