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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.