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What's the best iPhone to buy right now? This fall, that question got a lot more interesting. In mid-September, Apple launched the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max with upgraded cameras, a revamped vapor chamber cooling system, longer battery life, and a fresh, AI-ready chipset. A month later, it released the long-awaited iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable. Mashable senior editor Stan Schroeder deemed it "the most exciting iPhone since the first one."The new Apple phones join the standard iPhone 1

Apple raised prices this year, but who didn't? Well, now that Black Friday sale season is here, this is your best chance to cancel out those price hikes. That's why we're paying extra close attention to early Black Friday Apple deals.Yes, Apple does do Black Friday, but not in the way you might expect. Shopping directly on Apple's website usually means getting a measly gift card for future purchases. The real way to find great deals? Looking at retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and Targe

Best early Black Friday deals at a glanceBest Apple DealApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)$1,099(save $200)Get DealBest headphones dealBose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones$169(save $190)Get DealBest TV dealTCL 75-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV$1,497.99(save $1,502)Get DealBest Amazon device dealAmazon Kindle Bundle (16GB Kindle, Knit Case, Kindle Click)$190.97(save $34)Get DealBest kitchen dealNinja Crispi Air Fryer$159.99(save $20)Get DealBest Lego dealLego Pokémo

SAVE $250: Two configurations of the M5 Apple MacBook Air are $250 off at Amazon and Best Buy as of Nov. 6. Get a 13- or 15-inch model with 16GB of RAM and a full 1TB of storage starting at $1,349.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)$1,349 at Amazon and Best Buy $1,599 Save $250 Shop Now at Amazon and Best Buy Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)$1,549 at Amazon and Best Buy $1,799 Save $250 Shop No

The best free deals ahead of Black Friday: Best free membership deal Amazon Prime30-day free trialGet DealBest free reading deal Kindle+30-day free trial Get DealBest free music deal Apple Music 1-month free trialGet DealBest free audiobook deal Audible30-day free trial Get Deal
I’ve spent the past few weeks looking through early Black Friday deals, and while I love a good discount, nothing beats an unexpected freebie — especially when I’m buying gifts for other people.SEE ALSO:The Black F

Looking to fuel up your Netflix queue with some high-octane action?Whether you're a fan of wild Westerns, cunning detectives, high-swinging superheroes, ravenous zombies, rowdy thieves, or hard-hitting heroines, Netflix has a pitch-perfect movie for every kind of adrenaline seeker. We know scrolling through the streaming app can be a chore when all you want to do is Netflix and chill. So, we've taken out the hard step by highlighting the most stunt-stuffed, battle-powered, high-speed films the s

Fresh off their triumph in the wildly chaotic Series 22, Taskmaster champion Chloe Petts sits down with Say More's Mark Stetson to break down what it really takes to claim Greg Davies’ golden head.From navigating the unfiltered comedic mayhem of fellow contestants like Richard Ayoade to executing game-winning strategies—including the legendary hide-and-seek decoy and that heartbreaking baked beans calculation—Chloe opens up about balancing raw competitive drive with pure absurdity. Plus, t

When Smosh Games plays the social deduction game Werewolf, or variations on it, the vibes are of cousins gathering in a basement during a family holiday party. A herd of the comedy channel's cast members squeezes onto one massive couch, which quickly becomes a war zone as a team of "villagers" must suss out the "werewolves" among them. Accusations fly, alliances crumble, and general chaos abounds.SEE ALSO:If you love 'Traitors,' you need to play these games
This November, though, Smosh Games lev

TL;DR: Ms. Rachel and Mr. Aron's debut studio album I'm So Happy arrives on the screen-free Yoto audio platform on Nov. 12, packing all 23 tracks onto a physical card ahead of the holiday season.Opens in a new windowCredit: YotoMs. Rachel I'm So Happy Yoto Card$14.99 at Yoto  Preorder at YotoIf you live with a toddler, Ms. Rachel's catchy melodies and speech-development tunes are probably already the permanent soundtrack in your home. Between their massive YouTube following and a hit Netflix se

TL;DR: Move through your piano learning journey at your own pace with this lifetime subscription to Skoove Premium Piano Lessons, on sale now for just $109.97 (reg. $299.99) through Nov. 8.Opens in a new windowCredit: SkooveSkoove Premium Piano Lessons: Lifetime Subscription$109.97 $299.99 Save $190.02 Get DealIt’s easy to lose an hour scrolling on your phone without anything to show for it. If you’re looking for an easy way to use your phone for good, it may be time to try Skoove Premium P

TL;DR: If you’re looking for tools that don’t require a subscription, snag this lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows can be yours for just $29.97 (reg. $219.99) through Nov. 8.Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftMicrosoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License$29.97 $219.99 Save $190.02 Get DealWhether you need to update your resume or put together a household budget, Word and Excel continue to come in handy regularly. If you haven’t had a

TL;DR: DJI launched the Matrice 5T, a rugged enterprise drone packing 1K thermal imaging, LiDAR, and AI object tracking to find missing people in pitch-black darkness and bad weather.Opens in a new windowCredit: DJIDJI Matrice 5T Learn More at DJISearching for a missing person across dense forests or choppy waters is grueling enough in broad daylight. Once night falls, or when heavy fog and blinding rain set in, standard aerial cameras hit a hard physical wall. Search and rescue crews are often

TL;DR: Dave and Buster's is temporarily rebranding to Doom and Buster's ahead of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday, rolling out new arcade games, themed cocktails, and double-ticket DOOMHOUR events from Nov. 16 through Jan. 31, 2027.Doctor Doom is not waiting around for his return to the big screen to claim new territory. Ahead of Marvel Studios' Avengers: Doomsday arriving in theaters on Dec. 18, Dave and Buster's is temporarily surrendering its name, gaming floors, and bar to Latveria's ruler

Erica Layer, a mom of a 2- and 6-year-old, has an enviable to-do list for her AI agent. The busy executive relies on an Instinct agent for low-stakes but time-intensive household tasks like meal planning, calendaring, and birthday reminders. "I do get a huge amount of time back," Layer says of delegating to an AI agent. "But also I'm doing the things that I just was dropping completely before."Still, Layer is conflicted about her agent's persistence. The AI has suggested completing tasks on he

If he wanted to, he would. If he likes you, you'll know. If he doesn't, you'll be confused. If it's meant to be, it'll happen. Spend just a smidgeon of time on dating TikTok, and you'll likely be greeted by one of these hackneyed platitudes. TikTok is riddled with bad dating advice that reduces the human experience to a set of rigid rules. Relationships aren't that simple, says certified dating coach Sabrina Zohar, author of the New York Times bestseller Why Am I Like This? She believes the blac

SAVE WITH CODE ALLONSALE: During the Sephora Savings Event, the Shark FlexStyle is on sale for only $179.10 for Beauty Insiders. That's 40% off and its lowest price ever. (VIB and Rouge members save even more.)Opens in a new windowCredit: SharkShark FlexStyle 4-in-1 Air Styler & Hair Dryer$179.10 at Sephora $299 Save $119.90Use code ALLONSALE at checkout. Must be Beauty Insider member (free to join).Shop Now at SephoraMashable's favorite Dyson Airwrap dupe has fallen to a new record-low pric

Early Black Friday Best Buy deals:Best Apple dealApple Watch Ultra 3$649(save $150)Get DealBest Dyson dealDyson V9$269.99(save $330)Get DealBest kitchen dealNinja UltraCrush Kitchen System$129.99(save $90)Get DealBest TV dealHisense 65-inch Class S7 Canvas Series TV$999.99(save $1,000)Get DealBest beauty tech dealShark Glam Styling System$349.99(save $100)Get Deal
Best Buy is one to watch as we head into the holiday shopping season. At times, Best Buy's selection and sale prices beat Amazon's an

If you've been paying any attention to trends in dating app use lately, you've probably heard about Pure. Last year alone, it nearly doubled its user base, easily reaching the $100 million revenue milestone at a time when many of the best-known dating apps are steadily losing market share. And if you know that it's the hot new dating app, you're probably also experiencing some FOMO and wondering what it will cost you to give Pure a spin. The answer is kind of complicated and depends on who you

TL;DR: Watch Valencia vs. Real Madrid in La Liga for free on CazéTV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The action in La Liga is really starting to heat up, with only three points separating the top three teams. The top two are facing each other this weekend, meaning Real Madrid have a real opportunity to bridge the gap against Valencia.If you're interested in watching Valencia vs. Real Madrid in La Liga from anywhere in the world, we've got all the informati

TL;DR: Citizen has launched a limited-edition Marvel Avengers Dr. Doom watch, available to purchase now for $495.Opens in a new windowCredit: CitizenCitizen Avengers Dr. Doom$495 at Citizen  Shop Now at CitizenWe're almost overwhelmed by the tidal wave of Avengers: Doomsday brand collabs ahead of the movie's Dec. 18 release, but Citizen has just dropped something considerably more refined than novelty fast-food cups.The watchmaker has officially unveiled the Marvel | Citizen Limited-Edition Ave

TL;DR: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is free when you switch to T-Mobile and bring your number on a qualifying T-Mix plan. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is under $100 when you switch and bring your number on a qualifying T-Mix plan.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleT-Mobile: Apple iPhone 18 Pro for free Shop NowThe iPhone Duo launched, and the whole world went wild for Apple's first-ever foldable. The launch had some serious issues, but the iPhone Duo still dominated the tech conversation for weeks.

SAVE WITH CODE ALLONSALE: Beauty Insider members can snag the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool on sale for $89.10 during the Sephora Savings Event (normally $99). Those with VIB and Rouge status will pay as little as $79.20.Opens in a new windowCredit: DysonDyson HushJet Mini Cool$89.10 at Sephora $99 Save $9.90Use code ALLONSALE at checkout. Must be Beauty Insider member (free to join).Shop Now at SephoraHaving trouble finding the right Christmas gift for an outdoorsy person? Don't sweat it: We just spo

TL;DR: Watch Wales vs. Japan in the 2026 Nations Championship for free on ITVX. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Opens in a new windowCredit: ExpressVPNExpressVPN (1-Month Plan)$12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)Get DealThe 2026 Nations Championship is back with some really interesting international rugby this weekend. Wales vs. Japan is probably not the biggest game on the schedule, but it might be one of the most difficult to predict. Bot

TL;DR: Watch France vs. Fiji in the 2026 Nations Championship for free on ITVX. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Opens in a new windowCredit: ExpressVPNExpressVPN (1-Month Plan)$12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)Get DealThe 2026 Nations Championship is all about interesting clashes between elite international sides, and that's exactly what we're getting from France vs. Fiji. The hosts will be favorites to win this fixture, but Fiji always p

The Moon is now nearing the very end of its Waning Crescent phase, with only a tiny fraction of its surface illuminated. What is today's Moon phase?As of Saturday, Nov. 7, the NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waning Crescent phase, with 4% of its surface visible. There's not much to see tonight, only the Grimaldi Basin. To see this, you'll need to use either binoculars or a telescope. When is the next Full Moon?The next Full Moon will take place on November 24.What are

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from pr

TL;DR: Watch Scotland vs. New Zealand in the 2026 Nations Championship for free on ITVX. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Opens in a new windowCredit: ExpressVPNExpressVPN (1-Month Plan)$12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)Get DealThe 2026 Nations Championship showcases a number of really interesting matchups this weekend, including Scotland vs. New Zealand. The All Blacks will come into this clash as favorites, but you always get the feeling

TL;DR: Watch Italy vs. South Africa in the 2026 Nations Championship for free on ITVX. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The 2026 Nations Championship hasn't provided any major shocks after three rounds of fixtures. The action now heads into the Northern Hemisphere, so could the tables turn?South Africa have a perfect record after three games, and now they face Italy in Turin. The World Cup winners will be heavy favorites, but Italy will be absolutely despera

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're talkative.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 7, 2026
Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer J

Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're always in a rush.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 phr

Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers.Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need.While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meaning

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're good with geography.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 the

Soon California drivers speeding down the 101 freeway won't be the only ones commuting in comfort. As hundreds of thousands of vehicles speed down the multi-lane highway in their vehicles, their animal counterparts — the wildlife population that makes up Los Angeles County — will be similarly at ease.That's because officials will finally unveil the completed Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, a large, vegetated overpass that will help animals cross traffic safely and comfortably move across

SAVE $70: As of Nov. 6, Beats Fit Pro are on sale for $129.95 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: BeatsBeats Fit Pro$129.95 at Amazon $199.95 Save $70 Get Deal at AmazonI've been using the Beats Fit Pro for over three years now, and they're still some of my favorite earbuds I've tested. The battery life is excellent, they stay comfortably in place, and the sound quality hasn't given me any reason to switch. So, this $70-off deal on Amazon is just one

SAVE $100: As of Nov. 6, our favorite Android smartwatch, the Google Pixel Watch 5, is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon. The 41mm WiFi model is discounted by $100.Opens in a new windowCredit: GoogleGoogle Pixel Watch 5 $299.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $100 Get Deal at AmazonAmazon just knocked $100 off the Google Pixel Watch 5, bringing the 41mm WiFi model down to $299.99, its lowest price yet. If you have been waiting for the right moment to pick up our favorite Android smartwatch without

TL;DR: Watch New Zealand vs. Tonga in the 2026 Rugby League World Cup for free on 7plus. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The Rugby League World Cup final is calling. There are only four teams left in contention for the main prize, and two electric semi-final matchups on the schedule for this weekend. The first sees New Zealand take on Tonga at the McDonald Jones Stadium. It's going to be huge.If you want to watch the 2026 Rugby League World Cup for free fro

TL;DR: Stop worrying about your digital storage with this 20TB lifetime subscription to Scramble Cloud Storage for just $314.96 (reg. $1,440) with code CLOUD through Nov. 8.Opens in a new windowCredit: Scramble CloudScramble Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription (20TB)$314.96 $1,440 Save $1,125.04 Get DealThe more you use your devices, the more digital files you accumulate. Since we’re all glued to our smartphones, we’re constantly saving content, taking photos, and capturing videos — and a