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SAVE $50: As of Nov. 21, Apple AirPods Max are available for $499.99 at Amazon. That’s a 9% Black Friday discount off their usual price of $549.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Airpods Max $499.99 at AmazonApple Airpods Max are one of the best sets of headphones on the market, and their standard pricing reflects that. As part of Amazon’s Black Friday deals, Apple’s premium over-ear headphones are now $499.99, down from their typical $549 price tag. While this isn’t the deepest discount, it’s rare to find Apple’s fanciest cans on sale, so don’t let this chance slip through your (metaphorical) fingers.
These aren’t just headphones; they’re an audio experience. With custom dynamic drivers and Apple’s H1 chip running the show, the AirPods Max delivers crisp, high-fidelity sound that’ll make your Spotify playlist feel like performing live in your living room. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) lets you block out distractions, whether it’s the hum of your neighbor’s leaf blower or the chatter at your local coffee shop. And when you actually need to hear what’s happening around you, Transparency Mode has your back.
SEE ALSO: Save over 80% and get a free £10 voucher with the best Black Friday Audible dealThe real magic happens with Personalized Spatial Audio, which uses dynamic head tracking to make every song, show, or podcast feel like it’s tailored specifically for you. Pair that with Dolby Atmos support, and suddenly, your weekend binge-watch feels like a movie premiere (minus the sticky theater seats).
Comfort isn’t an afterthought, either. The AirPods Max features a knit-mesh canopy that evenly distributes weight and memory foam ear cushions that feel like pillows for your ears. Plus, with up to 20 hours of battery life, they’ll outlast your most ambitious Netflix marathons.
The space gray model is the star of this deal. Still, other colors could also be discounted — because your headphones should match your vibe, obviously. Black Friday deals on Apple gear don’t last long, so snag these while you can and let your ears live their best life.
SAVE $70: As of Nov. 21, the Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm GPS) is on sale for $359 at Amazon. That’s 16% off its usual price of $429 for Black Friday.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) $359.00 at AmazonApple Watch fans, your Black Friday wishlist just got a little more affordable. The Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) is now available for $359 at Amazon, saving you $70 off its usual $429 price tag. It’s the perfect Black Friday excuse to upgrade your wearable tech and let your wrist do more than hold a bracelet.
The Series 10 features a redesigned, thinner, and lighter build, making it more comfortable for everyday wear. Its always-on Retina display is up to 30% larger than previous models. It gives you plenty of screen real estate to check your heart rate, track your workouts, or sneakily read texts during meetings.
SEE ALSO: Save over 80% and get a free £10 voucher with the best Black Friday Audible dealIf health is your focus, this smartwatch has you covered. From taking ECGs to tracking menstrual cycles and providing sleep apnea alerts, it’s like having a mini medical assistant strapped to your wrist. The new Vitals app delivers overnight health metrics, and the Workout app offers advanced tracking for running, swimming, and everything in between. And yes, it’s water-resistant up to 50 meters, so cannonballs are fair game.
On the connectivity front, the Series 10 lets you send texts, take calls, use Siri, and stream music — all without constantly grabbing your iPhone. Add safety features like fall and crash detection, and this device becomes a reliable companion for life’s unexpected moments.
This deal is for the 46mm GPS model with the jet black aluminum case and black sport band, but other stylish configurations and sizes are also discounted during Amazon’s Black Friday sale.
Black Friday deals on Apple products don’t last long, so if you’ve been eyeing an upgrade, now’s the time to grab one. This is the lowest-ever price on Amazon, so this might not stick arund for long.
SAVE $70: As of Nov. 21, the 10th Gen Apple iPad is available for $279 at Amazon. That’s a 20% Black Friday discount off its usual price of $349.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (10th Gen) $279.00 at AmazonAmazon's Black Friday sale has officially kicked off, and Apple enthusiasts are in for a treat. The 10th-generation iPad is now available for $279 at Amazon, saving you $70 off its standard $349 price tag. It's not every day that Apple products join the discount party, so this Black Friday deal feels like finding gold in your couch cushions.
This version of the iPad is no slouch. With its A14 Bionic chip — borrowed straight from the iPhone 12 — it's ready to tackle everything from doom-scrolling to hardcore multitasking. Think of it as your tech sidekick, capable of streaming Netflix while you "work" on that presentation.
SEE ALSO: Save over 80% and get a free £10 voucher with the best Black Friday Audible dealThe 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display is as delightful as it sounds. Whether you're doodling with the Apple Pencil (sold separately, because, of course), watching YouTube tutorials, or pretending to read emails, the screen delivers vibrant colors and sharp visuals. Actual Tone tech adjusts to your room's lighting so you can scroll TikTok through the night in optimal comfort.
Its cameras mean business, too. The 12MP front camera makes your video calls look professional. In contrast, the 12MP back camera lets you snap high-quality photos — just don't be that person taking pictures at a concert with an iPad. Add WiFi 6 connectivity and all-day battery life, and you have a powerful yet practical device.
This deal applies to the 64GB WiFi model in blue, but you might find other configurations on sale if you poke around. Apple doesn't tend to offer big discounts, so snag these $70 savings while you can — before the "out of stock" heartbreak sets in.
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 previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.
An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.
If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.
SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hintCan be used to describe how thin something is.
SEE ALSO: Mini crossword answers for November 21 Hurdle Word 1 answerWAFER
Hurdle Word 2 hintAvoid, particularly an outcome.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 21 Hurdle Word 2 AnswerAVERT
Hurdle Word 3 hintA high edge.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 21 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 21 Hurdle Word 3 answerCLIFF
Hurdle Word 4 hintAn expression of joy or a search engine.
SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for November 21 Hurdle Word 4 answerYAHOO
Final Hurdle hintGreat for wreaking.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answerHAVOC
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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 the latest Connections solution. 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 What is Connections Sports Edition?The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
Tweet may have been deletedEach puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
Tweet may have been deletedPlayers can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 21 Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow - Great at shielding, leading or stopping
Green - Colorful
Blue - Not very sportsmanlike
Purple - Schools with the same second name
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow - Guardian
Green - Shadows of brown
Blue - Cavalier
Purple - Nicknames for Cleveland
Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #58 is...
What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition todayGuardian: CHAMPION, DEFENDER, KEEPER, PROTECTOR
Shades of brown: BEIGE, CHESTNUT, KHAKI, TAN
Cavalier: ARROGANT, DISDAINFUL, HAUGHTY, HIGH-HAT
Nicknames for Cleveland: BELIEVELAND, CLE, THE 216, THE LAND
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.
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 — we have you covered.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableHere are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, November 21, 2024:
AcrossMan of few words?The answer is Mime.
The answer is Adore.
The answer is Tiara.
The answer is Honor.
The answer is Tar.
The answer is Math.
The answer is Idiot.
The answer is Moana.
The answer is Error.
The answer is Ear.
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Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of GamesAre you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.
If you had to sum up the driving force behind any Mike Schur show in one word, it's "community." Whether they're set in the workplace (like The Office, Parks and Recreation, or Brooklyn Nine-Nine) or in the afterlife (like The Good Place), the shows Schur has created or co-created always center on ensembles who grow from mere acquaintances into the fastest of friends.
A constant within that transition is community's power of break down the walls we've built up to shut other people out. Take how Parks and Recreation and Brooklyn Nine-Nine's resident toughies Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) and Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz) show up for their coworkers. Or how The Good Place's Michael (Ted Danson) — a literal demon — ends the show working side by side with the humans he'd initially wanted to torture.
SEE ALSO: The best Netflix TV shows of 2024Schur's latest offering, A Man on the Inside, once again sees the ways community can bring us out of our shells. This time, the focus is on a retirement home, and its latest arrival, retired professor Charles (Danson). With Danson in the picture, A Man on the Inside serves as a wonderful The Good Place reunion, one that's just as sweet and silly as Danson and Schur's first team-up.
What is A Man on the Inside about? Lilah Richcreek Estrada, Kerry O'Malley, and Ted Danson in "A Man on the Inside." Credit: Courtesy of NetflixAs A Man on the Inside kicks off, Charles is a bit of a recluse. His wife passed away a year prior, and since then he's distanced himself from most people, including his concerned daughter Emily (Mary Elizabeth Ellis), and thrown himself into an unbreakable routine. Emily takes it upon herself to get Charles back into the world, issuing him a challenge to find something new that excites him. What he chooses is... out of the ordinary, to put it mildly.
Instead of, say, taking an art class or joining a book club, Charles becomes the assistant to private investigator Julie (Lilah Richcreek Estrada). His mission? To go undercover at Pacific View Retirement Home and recover stolen jewelry. Sounds unlikely? Well, there's some truth to this tale. A Man on the Inside is actually based on the 2020 documentary The Mole Agent, about a man who goes undercover at a retirement home to investigate elder abuse.
Of course, there are several roadblocks on Charles's quest to becoming a spy extraordinaire. First, he'll have to learn how to use covert recording equipment, a process that sparks a delightful montage of an overwhelmed Charles messing up (much to no-nonsense Julie's annoyance). Then, once he gets into Pacific View, he'll have to weather his most daunting task yet: fitting in with a new crowd.
SEE ALSO: 'A Man on the Inside' trailer: Mike Schur and Ted Danson reunite for an undercover comedyEarly scenes at Pacific View play out almost like a high school comedy, with Charles struggling to find a table to sit at or a clique to hang out with. He also garners the romantic attention of sunny Virginia (Sally Struthers), which makes him a target for her belligerent ex Elliot (John Getz). It's too much drama for him to handle in addition to the investigation!
Speaking of the investigation, that gets off to a rocky start too. Between social distractions and the occasional threatening note, it's clear that Charles is in over his head. And that's before Emily crosses paths with Julie, who's posing as Charles's daughter for the investigation. Their meeting sparks a crisis of mixed identities and launches A Man on the Inside into hysterical screwball territory.
Yet despite all the gizmos, gadgets, and setbacks that come with Julie's investigation, it's not long before it fades into the background to focus on what really matters to A Man on the Inside: how Charles's mission opens him back up to the world.
A Man on the Inside is a sweet reminder to put yourself out there. Ted Danson and Mary Elizabeth Ellis in "A Man on the Inside." Credit: Courtesy of NetflixCharles, while timid, is a sweet man with boundless enthusiasm for things he loves. He can barely hide his excitement from Julie while starting his initial observations, and he'll geek out about the Golden Gate Bridge for hours if you let him. Danson plays Charles's eagerness with a slight reserve to start — after grieving the loss of his wife, it might be too soon to let anyone else in. Yet by the end of A Man on the Inside's first season, he's experienced a signature Schur transformation thanks to the power of community. No longer content to hide within his carefully curated routine, he'll fight for his fellow Pacific View residents and give impassioned speeches about how much they mean to him.
But Charles's change doesn't just apply to his relationship with the people he meets at Pacific View. It also extends to his relationship with Emily, who is always trying to figure out where exactly she and her father stand. As Emily contends with the ups and downs of raising three rambunctious boys, her involvement in Charles and Julie's investigation proves to be an unlikely outlet for her parenting frustrations and an ideal way to connect with Charles. Watching A Man on the Inside turn from unlikely spy caper to father-daughter bonding time is one of the show's greatest joys.
A Man on the Inside offers up meaningful stories about aging. Margaret Avery and Sally Struthers in "A Man on the Inside." Credit: Courtesy of NetflixThe other great joy of A Man on the Inside is seeing the simultaneous gravity and levity with which it treats its aging characters. We get to see the residents of Pacific View live life to the fullest, whether that means smoking a joint together, sniping at each other like catty high schoolers, or making new romantic connections late in life. In one of the show's most moving, yet still disarmingly funny scenes, Virginia convinces her best friend Florence (Margaret Avery) to buy the massage chair she's wanted for her entire life but was always too scared to buy.
However, A Man on the Inside also dives into the challenges that come with aging and moving into a retirement home. Charles's close Pacific View friend Calbert (Stephen McKinley Henderson) struggles with his workaholic son visiting him less and less. Characters face heartbreaking diagnoses and lose their friends. Saddest of all, some residents struggle with dementia, leading them to be shunned by other members of the community in A Man on the Inside's most heartbreaking scenes. Thankfully, care from Charles, who's witnessed firsthand the effects of dementia, and Pacific View head Didi (a wonderfully sweet Stephanie Beatriz) prove that there's hope in the darkness.
Still, that sense of abandonment from other residents rings truer to a broader shunting aside of the elderly in real life. Earlier this year, the June Squibb-led film Thelma examined how older people can be discounted or babied, and the anxiety that that can cause. A Man on the Inside continues this discussion with empathy, giving the Pacific View residents space to express their frustrations while also acknowledging how painful it can be to watch someone you love age and gradually lose some of their physical or mental faculties. Chances are, you'll see a lot of your parents and grandparents in Charles and his compatriots, and those suggestions are bound to make you shed a tear. (You've been warned: This show made me cry buckets.)
A Man on the Inside tempers this heavier material with its sharp humor, never leaning too far into schmaltz or lecturing. Its ensemble also boasts incredible chemistry right off the bat, with Danson proving a rock-solid ringleader. These are things you'd expect from a Schur show, and they build A Man on the Inside's wonderful foundation. But again, it's the show's thoughtful portrayal of aging that really makes it stand out, and turns A Man on the Inside into something remarkable.
TL;DR: Get a lifetime device license for Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 for £63.21 (reg. £458.43) and make pro-level diagrams in a snap.
Need a way to make sense of your ideas and share them with others? Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 is here to make your colleagues jealous the next time you give a presentation, and it can help visualise everything from flowcharts to floor plans. It’s the perfect tool for anyone who wants to whip up aesthetically pleasing visuals without spending hours figuring out complicated design software. At the Mashable Shop, a lifetime license is on sale for £63.21 (reg. £458.43) through 21 November.
Microsoft Visio comes with an extensive library of templates, covering everything from organisational charts and network diagrams to building layouts and data flow maps. These templates give you a head start, so you’re not starting from scratch every time you need to create something. Whether you’re a student working on a group project, a professional creating a business plan, or someone who simply loves organisation, Visio’s ready-made designs keep everything neat and accessible.
One of Visio’s major benefits is its integration with Microsoft 365, allowing you to share and collaborate on your diagrams seamlessly. This feature makes it simple to get feedback from colleagues, present your ideas to others, or even work together on projects in real-time. And because it’s a familiar Microsoft product, navigating and using Visio feels intuitive.
With this deal, you’ll have pro-level tools for everything from corporate diagrams to family tree projects — all with that familiar, easy Microsoft feel.
Through 21 November, get a lifetime license to Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 for £63.21 (reg. £458.43).
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Don't feel bad. We've all done it. At one time or another, the hustle and bustle of life gets on top of us all. Which is to say, we've all left the gift buying until the last minute. And let's face it: Gift-buying can be a tricky task. You love your parents, boyfriend/girlfriend, friends, and other family members, but sometimes they're hard to shop for and time just gets away from you.
That's why we're here to help. Finding a last-minute gift that's actually meaningful is hard, but it's not impossible. There are still ways to get personalised or sentimental gifts even in a time crunch.
Gift cards are generally the first thought when it comes to last-minute gifts, and while those are great, they're not your only option. Throughout this guide, you will see some gift cards, but don't feel like you're stuck getting one.
Depending on how last-minute you're pushing it, you do have options. This is especially true if you're an Amazon Prime member and get free one-day shipping. As long as your last-minute shopping doesn't happen literally hours before Christmas Day, you should be golden ordering something from Amazon.
Safe bets for last-minute gifting include online services, items with digital delivery, stuff with fast shipping, and subscription services. Check out our top choices below.
These are the best last-minute gifts ideas in 2024.
This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.
If you don't have a tablet, where are you been? Along with the smartphone and laptop, a tablet is one third of the holy trinity of must-have smart devices. Compact and sleek, you can take at tablet anywhere. But they're not only about portability. Some have the kind of processing power that will allow you to do serious work, creative tasks, or gaming.
But with so many different types of tablets and competing brands out there, it's difficult to find the perfect tablet for you. Indeed, there's no shortage of options. Which means there's no shortage of questions to ask yourself before making a purchase.
For instance, do you want an Android tablet? Perhaps an iPad? Maybe an Amazon Fire tablet would be a good fit? Fear not because we can help you answer those questions. We took the time and read through reviews to find the best tablet for just about anyone — not to mention any budget. But firstly, here's some helpful information.
Do you need a tablet?Sure, a tablet isn’t for everyone. It might be surplus to requirements, but they’re also super handy and productive. If you do lots of video streaming and eBook reading on the go, or you simply need a portable device for work and play, a tablet is almost certainly for you. There are other benefits too. They usually pack plenty of battery power and handle apps (of which there are thousands) at lightning speed.
What is the best operating system on a tablet?It generally comes down to a choice of four — Apple, Android, Windows, or Fire. Each has its own benefits. Apple is generally accepted as the slickest all-rounder, with its simple-to-use interface and intuitive syncing between devices.
Android is more customisable and is supported across various manufacturers (such as Samsung and Lenovo). Windows is designed as a cross-platform OS, which suits pretty much any device. Often people stick to their preferred OS — it’s a lifestyle choice as much as tech preference — so we’ve included options for each OS. Fire is for Amazon devices only, so you'll get Alexa and other Amazon-specific features.
What are the most important features on a tablet?Every model and operating system has its own spin on the user experience. Not to mention all those apps. But there a few basics that are worth bearing in mind:
Battery Life — Tablets outstrip smartphones for battery life, but you’ll still want to make sure you get plenty of juice for your money. Look for 10 hours or more.
Camera — Front and rear facing cameras are relatively standard on tablets and 12MP is pretty decent. Though even better cameras are available in top tablets.
Ports — Make sure the tablet you’re buying has the ports you need. Do you have wired headphones? Then make sure there’s a headphone port (increasingly rare). Also check for USB and micro HDMI ports.
Screen Resolution — This will be important if you’re a big time streamer or you like playing games. Tablets are generally HD — 1280 x 720 — or higher.
Speakers — You might not buy a tablet expecting great sounds, but if streaming movies and shows is your thing, good sound is a must.
Storage — This is important for keeping music, photos, and videos, plus offline downloads from streaming sites, such as Netflix. Around 38GB is standard for a mid-priced tablet, but they can go way over that — anything up to 1TB.
Keep these features in mind when shopping around for your next tablet.
What is the best tablet for kids?Most tablets made specifically for kids are already equipped with parental controls. Things to keep in mind when shopping for a tablet for kids: screen resolution (depending on the amount of movie watching and gaming they'll be doing), storage (they'll probably have more apps than you do), the intensity of parental controls (for obvious reasons), and rugged-ness (because kids drop and break things — fact).
What is the best tablet?To make your purchase easier, we've lined up a selection of the best tablets according to online reviews, with popular models from top brands like Apple and Samsung making the cut. You just need to consider all of these options and select the device that meets your tablet requirements.
These are the best tablets in 2024.
Black Friday is nearly here (on November 29, to be precise), and the deals have already kicked off. Joining the bargain bonanza this week is Eureka Vacuums, with some fantastic deals for Aussie shoppers. If you’ve ever wanted to upgrade your cleaning routine with smart technology, now is the best time to do so all year.
Eureka are offering significant discounts – up to 55% – on their Australian range of robot vacuums, as well as their spot cleaner. These deals will be available from now until Cyber Monday, on December 2.
Eureka E10s Opens in a new window Credit: Eureka $600 Off Eureka E10s – A$499 at Amazon AU was $1,099, 55% off. Running Nov 19 until Dec 2. Get DealThe Eureka E10s is a versatile robot vacuum and mop hybrid that offers powerful cleaning and smart features. It automatically detects floor types and adjusts its cleaning mode accordingly, ensuring optimal performance on carpets and hard floors.
Key Features:
No dust bag, 45 days’ dust storage
Automatically recognises carpet to raise the mop
Smart navigation system to plan the best cleaning route
Strong suction power
The Eureka J12 Ultra is a premium robot vacuum that takes home cleaning to the next level. With its powerful suction, AI-powered navigation, and self-emptying base, it effortlessly tackles dirt, dust, and pet hair.
Key Features:
Self-emptying, Automatic docking station
55℃ hot wind mop drying systems
5000PA strong suction
Laser navigation and obstacle avoidance
The Eureka NEY100 is a portable spot cleaner perfect for tackling tough stains on carpets, upholstery, and hard surfaces. Its lightweight design and portability make it easy to use, ideal for quick clean-ups.
Key Features:
Can be used in multiple scenarios, such as cleaning carpets, pillows and couch
Water temperature heating helps to remove stubborn stains.
Large water tank.
Easy to carry and store.
Want more bargains? Check out out the best Black Friday deals we’ve spotted in Australia here.
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No, babe, your posts on X are so funny! You should totally post whatever you tweeted four years ago on a new platform in 2024. Everyone is going to love that!
A post from an unofficial "Bluesky Support" account says otherwise: "Stop importing your old tweets! they sucked the first time too!"
Some Bluesky users are reading a lot into the mere idea of importing old tweets to a new platform, saying it's a sign of narcissism or implying that people who choose to import their old tweets are living in fear of the unknown. While we all must take a deep breath and recognize that nothing is that deep, it does seem to be a trend.
SEE ALSO: I've barely used Bluesky, and the engagement already feels more realOne Bluesky user posted, "Stop importing your old tweets from 2015. No one needs to read your jokes about Taken 3, and I am trying to post! "
"In theory i support people importing their old tweets but it should only allow you to import the absolute bangers. i want that good shit ONLY," one user posted, reasonably.
"Instead of importing my old tweets, i will be posting your old bangers as though they are my own," another user joked.
SEE ALSO: Will Bluesky train gen AI with your posts? The X rival addressed concerns.If you decide to make moves against the haters, you can import all of your old tweets — with the exception of retweets, replies, and reposts — by using the Porto Chrome extension.
Bluesky has been experiencing nonstop growth ever since election day. The alternative social media platform is starting to stand out above all of the others as users flee Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, due to changes at X as well as Musk's role in the incoming Trump administration.
On Tuesday, Bluesky announced that it had hit 20 million users. It has also begun surpassing another big X competitor, Meta's Threads, in some key statistics as well.
SEE ALSO: I've barely used Bluesky, and the engagement already feels more realAs Bluesky continues to grow, scammers and other bad actors are going to take notice. In fact, some have already.
Fake accounts on BlueskyOn Wednesday, for example, an account claiming to be billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman went viral on Bluesky after it published a post suggesting that Bluesky should be acquired in order to stop the user exodus from Musk's X. It was a fake. There have already been fake Gaza fundraiser accounts and fake accounts falsely claiming to be British MPs.
Of course, fake accounts are not unique to Bluesky. If you'll recall, Musk's X had to temporarily shut down its paid verification system when it first launched due to an influx of paid fake accounts. And Bluesky has been pretty good so far at quickly shutting down accounts that have been reported for breaking the platform's rules.
However, Bluesky is fairly new. 20 million users is a lot, but it's still only 20 million users, and a lot of well-known individuals on other similar platforms are not yet on Bluesky. When an account claims to be a notable individual from another platform, even though — or perhaps because — that individual is not already established on Bluesky, users are often fooled.
No Bluesky verificationUnlike most major social media platforms, Bluesky does not currently have an identity verification system.
Before Musk's takeover, the verified blue checkmark on Twitter was a sign of authenticity. An account was indeed who it claimed to be or represented. With the roll out of paid verification on platforms like X and Meta's Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, the trustworthiness of the verification mark has been diluted. However, seeing the value in verifying noteworthy users, many big accounts on these platforms are still provided with free verification.
Some may argue that no verification is better than a system that sells it. That may very well be the case. However, Bluesky does have a problem unique to its platform when it comes to fake accounts: Custom domains.
Bluesky's custom domain problemWhen signing up for Bluesky, users pick a username which appears on the platform as "@yourname.bsky.social". Many users choose usernames that correlate with their handle on other platforms.
After signing up, Bluesky users can further alter their username by connecting their own domain name to use. When doing this, user's Bluesky usernames then become "@yourname.com". This helps customize a user's experience and, if the domain name is representative of that user, can serve as a form of verification itself. In fact, that's how Bluesky itself promotes it – a way to "self-verify."
But, when using your own custom domain name as a Bluesky username, Bluesky releases the originally registered "@yourname.bsky.social" username back into the wild, available for anyone to register.
Some have taken the extra step of registering a separate account with that handle in order to deter bad actors from grabbing the username. However, Bluesky is fairly new, so even some of the most tech-savvy users may not realize that their original "@yourname.bsky.social" is no longer reserved for them once they set up their own custom domain username.
The takeaway, then, is that Bluesky may not be as saturated with scammers, bots, and trolls as X, but it's still just a platform on the internet, and if you're planning on spending time there, you'd better keep an eye out for frauds.
Bluesky is still in its infancy, but the social media platform is growing fast. And it might already be a more engaging place to post than Elon Musk's X.
In case you missed it, Bluesky's growth has skyrocketed since the election. It shot to the top of the App Store and nearly doubled in growth to some 20 million users and counting. On Wednesday, it added about 8 users per second.
SEE ALSO: X users are fleeing to Bluesky: Here’s a quick-start guide on how to sign upWith that growth has come an interesting development: Bluesky might be a better place for actual engagement than X, the website formerly known as Twitter. With its choose-your-own-algorithm model, users can opt to follow the app's Discover feed, chronological Following feed, or one of the many feeds curated by other users — a formula for a better, more real experience.
I was, by most metrics, a Twitter power user. I've posted more than 28,000 times since joining in 2012 and, as a digital journalist, have used the site as a key part of my job. And, as recently as October, I wrote that while Musk's version of X sucked, I would not be leaving. I'm no longer so sure.
SEE ALSO: Elon Musk's X sucks and I'm not leavingSetting aside moral qualms about using X — though those exist — it's become increasingly difficult to enjoy using the platform. If you refuse to pay the world's richest man for a blue check, then you'll see your engagement get throttled. God forbid, though, you have a post break through. Then your replies will be a flood of blue check replies, most of which read like bots or trolls.
Still, most of the time, posting on X seems like talking into the void. I have a few thousand followers on X, but most posts these day get very few, if any, likes. That wasn't the norm pre-Elon. And, importantly, any engagement I have gotten often sucks. A recent post that did well I pretty much immediately muted due to annoying replies. A social media site can only be flooded with spammy flotsam for so long before it takes over the experience.
On Bluesky, anecdotally, I feel like I get roughly the same amount of engagement as on X: very little. But I've barely used the platform and have just 75 followers. But any likes and replies I have gotten have been from real human beings. And my new followers? Ditto. Meanwhile, on X, my latest mention is a crypto scam and my last three follows are spammy bots.
Other folks have noticed that perhaps engagement is better on Bluesky. Here's NBC tech and culture reporter Kat Tenbarge, for instance.
Credit: Screenshot: Bluesky / @kattenbarge.bsky.socialI asked around at Mashable, as well, among folks who've used Bluesky often.
"On Twitter, I've got more than 7,000 followers. On Bluesky, I've got fewer than 2,000. But my posts feel like a ghost town on the former, while consistently getting at least a little bit of engagement on the latter," said Mashable tech and video games reporter Alex Perry. "It should also be noted that 100 percent of replies I get on Bluesky are from real people, and not blue check bots."
Mashable reporter Matt Binder, meanwhile, noted that Bluesky felt a lot like old Twitter.
"Replying to an account actually has meaning and can find you new followers and engagement. Now, on [X], it doesn't matter," Binder said. "Replies are all just blue checkmarks getting prioritized and AI-generated replies to get engagement. But the content of replies on Bluesky matters like how they did on old Twitter."
Sure, migrating to Bluesky means starting from scratch. But it also might mean more genuine engagement and using a social media site actually functioning for its users.
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