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BEST-EVER PRICE: The M5 MacBook Pro is on sale at Amazon for $1,476, down from the list price of $1,599. Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple MacBook Pro M5$1,476 at Amazon $1,599 Save $123 Get DealThe early Black Friday deals at Amazon are making us look like fools. We made a lot of noise about the most recent price drop on the brand new MacBook Pro M5, but now it has fallen even further. OK, we not talking big numbers here (an extra $4 off), but a new record-low price is a new record-l

The Game Awards 2025 has finally revealed its nominees for categories such as Best Racing Game, Best Sports Game, and the coveted Game of the Year. This has been one of the best years for gaming in recent memory. Nintendo launched the Switch 2, the successor to its dominating console and handheld hybrid, and Xbox dipped its own toes into the handheld market with the ROG Xbox Ally.There have been some incredible hits across the industry from small indies like Blue Prince and Despelote, as well as

At this point, it should be clear that anything you read from Google’s AI Overview needs to be taken with a grain of salt — including when it starts labeling real video games as fictional. Case in point: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.For the past few months, searching "Black Ops 7" on Google has returned a bizarre response from the search engine’s Gemini-powered AI Overview, which insists the game doesn’t exist. "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a fictional video game that does n

Back in March, a working paper from researchers at NYU and other universities suggested that age-verification laws are ineffective. Now, a new analysis not only supports the same finding but also suggests that these laws may impose a burden on adults' First Amendment rights.The new study, conducted by the public policy nonprofit the Phoenix Center, finds that these laws should fail a constitutional cost-benefit test. Meaning, if the laws are ineffective, then the cost to adults' constitutional r

SAVE $30: As of Nov. 17, the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select is only $9.99 for select customers with the on-page coupon code STREAM4K at Amazon. That's 75% off its list price and its lowest price ever.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select$9.99 at Amazon $39.99 Save $30with on-page coupon code STREAM4KGet DealIf a streaming stick is on your shopping list, there's no reason to wait for Black Friday to grab one. Amazon is practically giving away its new Fire TV Stick 4K S

The best early Black Friday Amazon device deals at a glance:Best Fire tablet dealAmazon Fire Max 11 (64GB)$139.99(save $90)Get DealBest Fire TV dealAmazon 55-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV$694.99(save $125)Get DealBest Fire TV Stick dealAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select$9.99(save $30 with coupon code STREAM4K)Get DealBest Blink dealBlink Mini 2K+$24.99(save $25)Get DealBest Echo dealEcho Show 5 Kids$54.99(save $45)Get DealBest Kindle dealLike-new Kindle Paperwhite$106.99(save $37)Get Deal
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With the Financial Times' report that Apple is preparing for the post-Tim Cook era, the question arises: who will actually take over one of the most powerful jobs in tech? Cook has led Apple since 2011, growing its valuation from $350 billion to $4 trillion. However, as the company embarks on its next chapter — particularly amid pressure to introduce new, innovative hardware and remain competitive in AI — the shortlist of potential successors is taking shape.SEE ALSO:Tim Cook’s

SAVE $151.99: The Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones are on sale at Amazon for $248, down from the normal price of $399.99. That's a 38% discount and the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: SonySony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones$248 at Amazon $399.99 Save $151.99 Get DealA good pair of headphones can feel kinda life-changing. Imagine a 10-hour plane journey with noise-cancelling headphones that aren't uncomfortable after watching just one movie. P

The end of an era is coming in 2026 for Apple – maybe?According to a new report from the Financial Times, Apple is currently making plans for Tim Cook to step down as CEO. And it could be happening next year.Apple's plans are not related to performance issues or any sort of negative outlook for the company, according to the outlet's sources. In fact, Apple is expecting to break sales records this holiday season.SEE ALSO:Apple expects record sales for the holidays
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My first exposure to Critical Role wasn't a clip from any of their campaigns, but instead, a GIF set of their animated introduction for Campaign 2. Scrolling past it on Tumblr, I immediately became bewitched by the characters. Who was this joyful blue tiefling fighting foes with glowing lollipops and unicorns? What lay in the past of this clearly traumatized, fire-wielding wizard? And how had this disparate crew of goblins and humans and orcs and more banded together?SEE ALSO:Critical Role fans,

We, as a society, have discovered that perhaps the world isn't ready for a ChatGPT-powered children's toy. Or, rather, ChatGPT isn't ready to safely interact with kids. Toymaker FoloToy announced it would pull its AI-powered teddy bear called Kumma, which was built on OpenAI's GPT-4o model. The news follows reports of serious safety concerns, including the bear talking about sexual subjects, knives, or lighting matches. "FoloToy has decided to temporarily suspend sales of the affected product an

Uh oh, there's a new trend on TikTok, and this one's sad.The white rabbit TikTok trend is all about your life turning upside down. Think: footage of a ballet dancer followed by them experiencing a horrible accident, or footage of a wedding followed by footage of a divorce, or footage of my cat following a laser pointer across the wall followed by footage of a dead battery.
The videos are usually set to the tune of a clock ticking and some soft piano coming in later. Nearly 180,000 videos have be

We're still a week away from Black Friday 2025, but the big box stores don't wait for Thanksgiving to host Black Friday anymore, and the deals are already rolling in. This year, Target launched its holiday savings on Nov. 6, with early deals on holiday decor and toys. And if you're looking for doorbusters and massive discounts, Target has also marked down plenty of TVs, kitchen appliances, noise-cancelling headphones, and perks for buying gift cards.So, while Black Friday doesn't technically tak

SAVE 35%: As of Nov. 17, the Hisense 100-inch Class QD6 Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV is on sale for $1,299.99 at Amazon, down from its list price of $1,999.99. That's a 35% discount and $700 in savings. Hisense 100-inch Class QD6 Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV $1,299.99 at Amazon $1,999.99 Save $700 Get Deal at Amazon
Remember when a 100-inch TV was something you'd only see in a millionaire's home theater on MTV Cribs? (Definitely dating myself here, but some of you have to remember this, rig

Karen Oren, a cofounder of the wedding stationery brand The Ceremony Club, uses ChatGPT for every part of her wedding."I get advice from ChatGPT sometimes," said Oren, who's getting married next year. While she has a human wedding planner, she still utilizes the LLM — especially after work hours. "Those late-night conversations at 10 p.m., scrolling through Instagram, getting inspiration, I use ChatGPT with [that] inspiration," she told Mashable. An example is inputting wedding dresses she

The best early Black Friday deals on big-screen TVs:Best TCL DealTCL 85-Inch Class Q6 4K UHD HDR QLED TV$848(save $1,151.99)Get DealBest Samsung DealSamsung 85-inch QN90F Neo Mini LED QLED 4K TV$2,299.99(save $2,200)Get DealBest Hisense DealHisense 100-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV$1,299.99(save $700)Get Deal
Black Friday goes hand in hand with TV deals. Sure, you expect heavy discounts on things like Apple products, robot vacuums, and all those other items you've had on your wishlist for months, but TV d

Josh O’Connor stands accused of an impossible crime in Rian Johnson's latest Knives Out film, with a new trailer out today.Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery sees dapper detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) on his toughest case yet, following The Glass Onion. In a small town in upstate New York, Monsignor Wicks (Josh Brolin) ends up dead, and it's a locked room mystery worthy of fictional case-crackers from Sherlock Holmes to Jonathan Creek.The prime suspect? Newcomer priest Jud Duple

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you've got a tight grip.If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.SEE ALSO:Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO:NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 17, 2025
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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're an animal lover.Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phra

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love the NBA.Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. 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 t

The best Black Friday deals on Samsung sound systems at a glance:Samsung Q990F 11.1.4ch Q Series Subwoofer + Rear Speaker$967.99(save 52%)Get DealSamsung HW-Q900F 7.1.2ch Q-Series Soundbar + Subwoofer$799.99(save 43%)Get DealSamsung Q-Series Soundbar HW-QS700F 3.1.2 ch Subwoofer$379.99(save 46%)Get DealSamsung Q-Series Soundbar HW Q600F 3.1.2 ch Subwoofer$297.99(save 57%)Get DealSamsung HW-B650D 3.1ch Soundbar$199.99(save 43%)Get Deal
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It's been almost exactly a year since Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo introduced each other via song as part of Wicked's promo tour, and now they're back for another rendition.In the clip above the two stars are joined by fellow Wicked: For Good cast-mates Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Bowen Yang, Ethan Slater and Marissa Bode for a one-minute Tonight Show bop that reminds you exactly who everyone is.Wicked: For Good hits cinemas on Nov. 21.

TL;DR: As of Nov. 17, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Booster Bundle is $55.01 at Amazon, which is $6 higher compared to TCGplayer. But if you successfully apply for an Amazon Visa Card, you could grab a $60 gift card and get it for free.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyMega Evolution Booster Bundle$0 at Amazon $55.01 Save $55.01 Get DealThis might be one of the best Pokémon TCG deals I've ever found. The Mega Evolution Booster Bundle is $6 more at Amazon

SAVE $9: As of Nov. 17, the Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Booster Bundle is $59.89 at Amazon, which is $9 more expensive than TCGplayer's current price of $49.50 after its launch weekend.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPhantasmal Flames Booster Bundle$49.50 at TCGPlayer $59.89 Save $10.39 Get DealThe first expansion for Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution, Phantasmal Flames, has finally dropped after a hectic launch weekend. If you don't have the cash to splash

BELOW MARKET VALUE: As of Nov. 17, the Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Booster Box is $299.99 at Amazon, which is still below the market value of $309.81 at TCGplayer after its launch weekend.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPhantasmal Flames Booster Box$299.99 at Amazon $309.81 Save $9.82 Get DealThe first expansion for Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution, Phantasmal Flames, has finally dropped after a hectic launch weekend. Thank goodness we're getting good deals

SAVE $50: As of Nov. 17, the Fire TV Cube is on sale for $89.99 at Amazon. This marks a return to its lowest-ever price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Fire TV Cube$89.99 at Amazon $139.99 Save $50.00 Get DealAmazon has been offering plenty of exciting early Black Friday deals throughout November, and if you've been looking to upgrade your streaming setup ahead of the holidays, the retailer's own streaming devices have seen some very nice price drops. In particular, the Fire TV Cu

SAVE $150: As of Nov. 17, the Garmin Forerunner 265 is on sale for $299.99 at Amazon. This is 33% off its list price of $449.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: GarminGarmin Forerunner 265$299.99 at Amazon $449.99 Save $150 Get DealSince the start of November, the early Black Friday deals have been popping up all over the place. If a smartwatch has been on your shopping list, we've already seen quite a few with some excellent discounts ahead of the shopping event. The Garmin Forerunner 265 smar

SAVE $1,501: As of Nov. 17, the Jackery HomePower 3000 is on sale for $1,498 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: JackeryJackery HomePower 3000$1,498 at Amazon $2,999 Save $1,501 Get DealWe're just three days away from Amazon's Black Friday sale officially kicking off (Nov. 20), but if you're itching for a bargain right now, there's plenty of early deals for you to browse. And if you've been in the market for a portable power station, the Jackery H

SAVE $25: As of Nov. 17, the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Plus is on sale for $24.99 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonAmazon Fire Stick 4K Plus$24.99 at Amazon $49.99 Save $25.00 Get DealAmazon’s Fire Stick 4K has a new name — it’s now the Fire Stick 4K Plus. It’s not actually a new device, but the rename makes room for a new, simpler model called the Fire Stick 4K Select. As of Nov. 17, the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Plus is on

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections &mdas

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Vince Gilligan's Pluribus is a show that raises many ethical dilemmas — but in episode 3, there’s a question that’s far easier to answer.Can you actually stay at that cool ice hotel?We've done some digging to find out.What happens with the ice hotel in Pluribus episode 3?Credit: Apple TV
Episode 3 of the Apple TV series opens with a flashback to around seven years before the virus spreads across Earth. Celebrating the launch of a new book in The Winds of Wycaro series, author C

We're halfway through IT: Welcome to Derry, and the second half of the season looks more clown-filled than ever.In the footage above we see Dick Hallorann struggling with his visions, plenty more of Pennywise, and a shot of a burning building that looks like it may well be the fire at the Black Spot that takes place in the novels. This is one of several horrifying events that Mike Hanlon writes about in his history of Derry, upon which the show is based — it's also an event that marks the

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TL;DR: Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air M3 delivers lightning-fast speed and all-day battery life for $779.99 refurbished.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple MacBook Air 2024 (Refurbished)$779.99 $1,099 Save $319.01 Get DealThe 2024 MacBook Air M3 is Apple’s way of saying “less really is more.” Whether you’re editing videos, running a dozen tabs, or just binge-watching your favorite shows, this thing barely breaks a sweat. And right now, you can grab the refurbi

SAVE $60: As of Nov. 17, the JBL Tune Buds are on sale for $39.95 at Amazon. That's a 60% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: JBLJBL Tune Buds$39.95 at Amazon $99.95 Save $60 Get DealIt's the season for great deals and discounts, and even though Black Friday is still a couple of weeks away, many retailers are bringing out great offers a little early. And one early deal that has caught our eye is on the JBL Tune Buds, currently at their best-ever price at Amazon. As of No