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Robotics company RobotLAB recently opened up a new warehouse and showroom in Las Vegas, offering up their four-foot-tall synthetic creations to the city’s casinos, resorts, and restaurants. According to the Dallas-based company, the robots can clean hotel rooms, serve up cocktails, provide security services, and give information and directions. Not only that, the ‘bots can also sing, dance, and give fist bumps.

“Robots bring automation to repetitive tasks — such as serving food, cleaning, and more,” RobotLAB Las Vegas partner Ketan Vaidya tells Mashable. “Instead of employees doing low value, back-breaking work, robots can do it, so that employees can focus their attention on providing excellent service to their customers.”

While some Vegas visitors may blanch at the idea of robot housekeepers and synthetic concierges, the novelty and potential trickle-down cost savings may lessen the impersonal sting — and robots in Vegas are not exactly new, as synthetic bartenders have operated in the city for years. More difficult for RobotLAB, and similar companies hoping to make moves in the service industry, is how human workers already doing said “low value” work will greet their potential robot replacements.

In Las Vegas, the powerful UNITE HERE Culinary Workers Union Local 226 has been anticipating companies like RobotLAB setting up shop and demanded “innovative technology language” in their contracts with the Strip’s big resort casinos.

Celebrating at RobotLAB's new Las Vegas location. Credit: Courtesy RobotLAB

“The Culinary Union negotiated a strong contract in 2018 to win innovative technology language that protects workers when the company brings in new technology and has been utilized to bargain over software, use of devices, and automation,” Bethany Khan, spokesperson and director of communications & digital strategy for UNITE HERE, tells Mashable. “In 2023, those rights were protected and expanded.”

The most recent contract guarantees advanced notification when new technology is introduced that may impact jobs and an increase in service recognition pay, extended health care, and pension fund contributions for workers laid off due to technology changes, according to Khan. RobotLAB has not publicly inked a deal with a notable Strip property, but Vaidya says they are having “conversations with several casinos.” As Khan points out, all the big resorts on the Strip — like Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, and the Bellagio — are unionized, meaning RobotLAB must meet with UNITE HERE representatives for demos and conversations before automatons are taking your luggage or making your bed.

For now, RobotLAB is finding success in Vegas with restaurant chains like Kura Revolving Sushi Bar and Sourdough & Co., which are utilizing the company’s delivery and serving robots. Smaller businesses may gravitate to RobotLAB's robots through their leasing options, which Vaidya says go for between $20-40 a day. As far as purchase price, Vaidya says "costs vary depending on solution" but KLAS reported the robots can cost "as much as a new car."

RobotLAB Las Vegas General Manager Jacob Fisher believes the products will create human jobs along with replacing them, telling KLAS, “There’s always going to be a person needed to maintain and service the robots. So we are just going to have robot conductors.”

Fisher's response is probably cold comfort to most UNITE HERE members, but the union did obtain language in their 2018 contract that ensures unionized casino-resorts provide "mandatory free re-training to use new technology for current jobs" and "access and mandatory free job training if there are new jobs that are created due to automation and technology," according to Khan.

Ted Danson and Michael Schur are joined by Stephanie Beatriz, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and Lilah Richcreek Estrada to delve into the themes of community and stepping outside of your comfort zone in A Man on the Inside.

A Man on the Inside is now streaming on Netflix.

The scheme was deemed one of the most "sophisticated" phishing scams of all time. But now, the five alleged cybercriminals thought to be behind the group that security researchers have called "Scattered Spider" have officially been criminally charged.

Four individuals from the U.S. – Ahmed Hossam, Eldin Elbadawy, Noah Michael Urban, Evans Onyeaka Osiebo, and Joel Martin Evans – have been charged by a federal grand jury for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy, and aggravated identity theft. In addition, Tyler Robert Buchanan of the UK has also been charged with an additional wire fraud count.

SEE ALSO: AT&T, Ticketmaster data breach hackers charged with stealing 50 billion records

The five defendants face a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, as well as up to five years in federal prison for conspiracy, and a mandatory two year sentence for aggravated identity theft. Buchanan also faces up to 20 years in prison for the wire fraud charge.

"We allege that this group of cybercriminals perpetrated a sophisticated scheme to steal intellectual property and proprietary information worth tens of millions of dollars and steal personal information belonging to hundreds of thousands of individuals," said United States Attorney Martin Estrada according to a Department of Justice statement. "As this case shows, phishing and hacking has become increasingly sophisticated and can result in enormous losses," Estrada continued.

What was the Scattered Spider scheme?

As Ars Technica reports, Microsoft researchers called Scattered Spider "one of the most dangerous financial criminal groups," and for good reason.

The alleged cybercriminals are thought to have carefully planned out an elaborate and hyper-targeted phishing scam that went after employees of large companies like MGM and Twilio. In fact, Scattered Spider's breach at MGM, which involved a phone call to the company's help desk, resulted in a temporary shut down of the company's hotel and casino operations, costing the company $100 million.

The Scattered Spider plan of attack involved sending text messages to employees at the targeted companies while pretending to be part of their employer's IT department. The texts urged the employees to login to a link provided in the text message, otherwise, the text message claimed, their employee accounts would be deactivated.

Instead of an internal company page, the link led to a phishing website designed to steal the user's information. Once on the fake website, employees would input their login credentials and two-factor authentication under the assumption that the request and website were legitimate.

From there, Scattered Spider would have the necessary information to access the computer systems of both employees and employers. Scattered Spider allegedly stole confidential information from businesses, such as intellectual property and confidential work products, and employees, such as names, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

According to federal documents, the group was able to utilize this information to steal millions of dollars from victims' cryptocurrency wallets. 

Scattered Spider's scam lasted from September 2021 to April 2023.

"The defendants allegedly preyed on unsuspecting victims in this phishing scheme and used their personal information as a gateway to steal millions in their cryptocurrency accounts," said Akil Davis, the Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office, in the DOJ's statement. "These types of fraudulent solicitations are ubiquitous and rob American victims of their hard-earned money with the click of a mouse."

Busy these days? Who isn’t. If you’re too swamped to scroll around for early deals on the gifts that everybody’s after this year, we’ve got your back. We’ve rounded up six awesome gifts for the pickiest and hardest-to-gift people on your list — and they’re all a steal of a deal at Walmart, right now.

From your comic-book-obsessed sister to your gaming cousin to your mom who’s thinking about renovating the kitchen, score big on these Walmart Black Friday picks and check gifting off your to-do list.

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Britt Robertson and Chad Michael Murray discuss their roles in The Merry Gentlemen plus their own city-versus-country vibes and what made this project special.

The Merry Gentlemen is streaming now on Netflix.

Bluesky had one of its first major moments on Thursday, as former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general. The left-leaning social media platform responded in full force — with a flood of jokes and commentary.

This marked the first big news event for Bluesky's growing community to rally around since Trump's election victory, which had spurred a surge of new users to the platform.

SEE ALSO: As Bluesky surpasses 20 million users, beware the fake accounts

In case you missed it, the news itself wasn’t exactly a surprise. Gaetz’s withdrawal followed long-standing controversies, including allegations of sexual misconduct and statutory rape involving payments to a minor. While Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing, pointing out that a federal investigation did not result in charges, the cloud of allegations has lingered, as noted by the Associated Press.

Users on Bluesky were quick to jump on the news, reacting largely through memes and lighthearted commentary. The company itself has indicated it doesn't have an interest in supporting politicians — unlike X's Elon Musk devout backing of Trump — and has become the preferred platform for lots of left-leaning folks.

Since the election, the app has surged in popularity, climbing to over 21 million users, up from around 12 million in October. On Thursday, it felt like a significant portion of that growing user base had something to say — many of them with jokes aimed squarely at Gaetz.

Attorney General Matt Gaetz has brought down his first and last sex criminal, Attorney General Matt Gaetz.

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Folks, this is just a minor setback for Matt Gaetz. Well, several minors.

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That news was as good as it Gaetz.

— George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) November 21, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Matt Gaetz is unemployed. Lol

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There were, of course, plenty of reactions and jokes about Gaetz on X as well. But for Bluesky, this moment felt particularly significant.

Twitter, before it became X, was known as the go-to platform for real-time reactions to breaking news. Bluesky's ability to step into that role, especially amid its post-election surge in users, signals a major milestone in its evolution as a social media hub.

If you're using the free version of Windows 10, Microsoft really wants you to upgrade.

Some users are getting full-screen pop-up ads encouraging them to buy Copilot+ PC and upgrade to Windows 11.

"With support for Windows 10 ending on October 14, 2025, rest assured we have you covered," the pop-up ad reads. "Windows 11 makes it easy to move your favorite files and apps over. Continue to experience everything you already know and love with a battery life that lasts, faster web browsing, and enhanced security."

SEE ALSO: Microsoft will let you clone your voice for Teams calls, powered by AI

According to Ars Technica, all of the ads feature a reminder that Windows 10's free security updates will stop. But those upgrades don't actually stop for ten months, so you've got time.

"Want the ultimate Windows 11 experience?" the pop-up ad asks. "Level up to the new Copilot+ PCs — the fastest, most intelligent Windows PCs ever."

It's unclear why there's such a rush, but as Mashable has reported, having the most up-to-date software is usually the best choice for keeping your tech secure.

The trailer for Pixar's upcoming Elio is here to take us on an intergalactic adventure.

SEE ALSO: A complete ranking of every Pixar movie ever

The film centers on a space fanatic named Elio (Yonas Kibreab), who desperately wants to be abducted by aliens. Why? He has a mole in the exact shape of the Orion Nebula, so that has to be a sign.

Luckily for Elio, his dream is about to come true. He's beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from planets across the universe. When Elio claims to be Earth's leader, he finds himself interacting with a whole host of new life forms — and maybe having to solve an intergalactic crisis or two along the way.

Elio hits theaters June 13.

The company’s woes are symptomatic of a wider malaise among companies that make batteries for electric vehicles.

OpenAI may have accidentally deleted important data related to its ongoing copyright lawsuit brought by the New York Times.

First reported by TechCrunch, counsel for the Times and its co-plaintiff Daily News sent a letter to the judge overseeing the case, detailing how "an entire week’s worth of its experts' and lawyers' work" was "irretrievably lost." OpenAI had provided the plaintiffs with two dedicated virtual machines for researching alleged instances of copyright infringement. According to the letter, on Nov. 14, "programs and search result data stored on one of the dedicated virtual machines was erased by OpenAI engineers."

SEE ALSO: OpenAI says over 2 million people consulted ChatGPT for the 2024 election

The Times has accused OpenAI, and Microsoft which uses OpenAI's models for its Bing AI chatbot, of copyright infringement by training its models on paywalled and unauthorized content. The lawsuit detailed multiple instances of "near-verbatim" copy in ChatGPT responses. OpenAI has refuted this claim, saying their models were trained on publicly available data, and therefore fair use under copyright laws. The case hinges on the Times being able to prove that OpenAI's models copied and used its content without compensation or credit.

OpenAI was able to recover most of the erased data, but the "folder structure and file names" of the work was unrecoverable, rendering the data unusable. Now, the plaintiffs' counsel must start their evidence gathering from scratch. In the letter, counsel affirmed that there's "no reason to believe [the erasure] was intentional," but also pointed out how "OpenAI is in the best position to search its own datasets." The AI company has avoided sharing any detail about its training data.

Other similar copyright claims have been filed against OpenAI. But a lawsuit from Raw Story and AlterNet was recently dismissed because the plaintiffs could not prove enough harm to support their claims. Meanwhile, OpenAI has struck licensing deals with several media companies, to use their work for training and providing ChatGPT responses with citations. Recently, Adweek reported that OpenAI is paying publishing giant Dotdash Meredith at least $16 million a year to license its content.

SAVE 46%: The Google Nest Video Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen, Snow) is just $98 during the Amazon Black Friday event, down from the typical price of $179.99. That's a savings of $81.99 and the best price we've seen at Amazon.

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Ready or not, it's time to shop for the holidays. Black Friday sales are well underway at Amazon and Best Buy, offering some of the best prices we've seen all year on some holiday must-haves. If you've been thinking about getting a video doorbell, there's a great deal in store at Amazon.

As of Nov. 21, the Google Nest Video Doorbell (Wired, 2nd Gen, Snow) is on sale at Amazon for only $98, down from the standard price of $179.99. That means you'll be in for a 46% discount and a savings of $81.99. Not only is this the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon, it beats the Black Friday sale price at Google's online storefront.

The wired Google Nest Video Doorbell gives you an uninterrupted view of your front door with no charging required. With the free Google Home app, you'll be able to get instant notifications when someone comes to the door. But instead of getting non-stop notifications every time a leaf blows by, Google uses smart detection to tell the difference between a package, animal, or car. With the free app, you get access to the previous three hours of activity, with two-second previews and five-minute clips of important events.

The doorbell also allows for two-way audio, so you can let your friend know you'll be outside in two minutes or let the delivery person know it's ok to leave the package on the front porch. You can also select a pre-recorded response.

Amazon isn't messing around with sale prices on Google home security devices this Black Friday. Not only does Amazon have the lowest sale price on the Nest Video Doorbell, the retailer also beats others by offering 30% off the Google Nest Indoor Security Cam. Together, you could be making some serious improvements to your home security system this winter.

If you're shopping Black Friday sales and expect packages to arrive on your doorstep in the next few weeks, upgrade to the Google Nest Doorbell and keep an eye on your porch. With the sale price at Amazon, you'll be scoring a sweet 46% discount, spending just $98 instead of the typical $179.99. Now that's a smart deal for a smart home.

Digital wallets and payment apps — like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, and PayPal — are facing stronger regulations under the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the nation's bank and financial service watchdog.

Through a new rule passed Thursday, the agency will have the power to supervise the behavior and policies of nonbank companies offering digital funds transfer and payment wallet apps —recategorizing these processors and their Big Tech owners under similar rules to banking institutions. Under its new powers, the CFPB can keep a closer eye on data collection and sharing, monitor fraudulent transactions and disputes, and act as a safeguard for users who are forcibly unbanked by having their accounts closed or frozen.

SEE ALSO: One thing to know before you buy a gift card

"Today's rule represents the latest step to strengthen oversight of large technology firms in consumer financial markets," the agency wrote. "The CFPB warned Big Tech firms in 2022 about their obligations under consumer protection laws when using behavioral targeting for financial products."

The rule applies to apps and services that process more than 50 million transactions per year. According to the CFPB, the most popular of these apps process over 13 billion consumer payment transactions annually. Payment apps have skyrocketed in use and popularity, outpacing the use of traditional debit or credit cards and even financial institutions at large among predominantly middle and lower income users. According to a 2023 report by the CFPB, the amount of money transferred over payment apps quadrupled between 2018 and 2022, with apps storing billions of dollars outside of federally insured banks or credit unions. The CFPB and other watchdogs have warned that this poses a higher risk of loss and fraud.

Consumer advocates like the National Consumer Law Center (NCL) are celebrating the new rule. "As our financial system evolves, it’s important that regulators keep up. Director Chopra and CFPB staff have done invaluable work over the past three years to ensure that payment facilitators follow the law, even as the technology advances. The final rule announced today will better protect the millions of consumers who use digital wallets and payment apps every day," said NCL vice president of public policy, telecommunications, and fraud John Breyault. In January, a coalition led by the NCL urged the CFPB to broaden the proposed oversight to additional financial areas, as well, including crypto-asset transactions and correctional money transfers and release cards.

"Digital payments have gone from novelty to necessity and our oversight must reflect this reality,” wrote CFPB director Rohit Chopra in a press release. "The rule will help to protect consumer privacy, guard against fraud, and prevent illegal account closures."

SAVE $19.01: As of Nov. 21, get the Apple Magic Mouse at Amazon for $79.99, down from $99. That's a 19% discount and the lowest price we've seen.

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One of Apple's veritable superpowers is its ability to design seamless, svelte-looking products like the MacBook Pro and the iPhone. But one of its most attractive items that often gets overlooked is the Magic Mouse. It's simple to add to just about any Mac setup, and having a physical mouse instead of relying on a trackpad can fundamentally change the way you use your computer. If you don't yet have one, today's a good time to grab a Magic Mouse at the lowest price we've seen ahead of Black Friday.

As of Nov. 21, get the Apple Magic Mouse for just $79.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $99. That's a discount of $19.01 and 19% off. It's the lowest price we've spotted for this model, and you can get either the Black or White colorways at this discount.

SEE ALSO: Amazon has dropped the Apple MacBook Air to its lowest-ever price for Black Friday

The Magic Mouse is compatible with your Mac, MacBook, and iPad, and it connects via Bluetooth. It comes with a rechargeable battery that you can juice up via USB-C, and it connects, as its name implies, "magically" to your devices without any frustrations you might get from other mice. It's small, sleek, and clicky, and the entire mechanism moves when you press down. It isn't divided into buttons, as you can click contextually for a right-click.

If you want to enhance your on-the-go workstation or just stop relying on your MacBook's trackpad, a Magic Mouse is a great addition to your setup. And at this price, it's really worth grabbing even if you just want it as a backup.

GET $340 OFF: As of Nov. 21, you can get a roborock Qrevo S Robot Vacuum and Mop for $459.99. That's 43% off the original price or $340 off.

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Where floors are concerned, the roborock has it handled — take advantage of this Black Friday sale for the easiest cleaning day you’ve ever had. A variation of our top robot vacuum, the roborock Qrevo S Robot Vacuum and Mop is priced up, but justifies this with superior cleaning. 

The roborock Qrevo S deploys both a vacuum and mop, automatically cleaning up messes and suctioning away pet hair, dust and dirt. It leverages powerful 7000Pa suction to ensure it gets everything.

SEE ALSO: Finally live: Amazon's official Black Friday sale and a ton of new deals are here

At its dock, the Qrevo S self cleans its mop and vacuum, even squeezing the mop, and auto-drying it with a hot air feature. The dock is designed to self-clean without maintenance from you for up to seven weeks.

As of Nov. 21 you can get the roborock Qrevo S Robot Vacuum and Mop for $459.99 — that’s $340 off its full price of $799.99.

The robot mop uses smart obstacle avoidance to ignore slippers, socks, and sleeping cats. The system uses LiDAR to navigate and also generates 3D maps of your home to help, which you can also view. 

Take advantage of this Black Friday sale and innovate your home cleaning with one of the best robot vacuum brands we’ve tested.

The apps look and feel similar. Here is how to use Bluesky and what you might miss from X.

Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once) and Zosia Mamet (The Decameron) team up for the dark rom-com series Laid.

SEE ALSO: 'Laid' trailer: Stephanie Hsu and Zosia Mamet investigate a literal body count

Hsu stars as Ruby, a woman who learns that all her past lovers are dying in bizarre ways. Are these deaths all just coincidence, or could she be passing along some strange kind of sex curse? To find out, Ruby and her best friend AJ (Mamet) will take a walk down memory lane to warn all of Ruby's past hook-ups that they're (probably) going to die. What could go wrong? And how can Ruby find love when seemingly everyone she touches is marked for death?

Laid premieres Dec. 19 on Peacock.

SAVE $170: The TCL 75-inch Class S5 4K LED Smart TV with Fire TV is on sale at Amazon's Black Friday event for $479.99, down from the normal price of $649.99. That's a 26% discount.

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Black Friday sales have long been associated with some of the best prices of the year on TVs. And they couldn't come at a better time, since winter's chill means it's a great time to catch up on shows. Black Friday also happens to fall in the middle of football season, with basketball not far behind. If you're shopping for a new TV this winter, Amazon's Black Friday deals don't disappoint.

AS of Nov. 21, the TCL 75-inch Class S5 4K LED TV with Fire TV is down to just $479.99, discounted from the normal price of $649.99. That's a savings of $170 and the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon for this model.

Instead of waiting to shop on Black Friday, shop now and have a brand-new TV installed before Black Friday. That means you'll be able to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade and football games with a brand new 75-inch TV.

SEE ALSO: Early Black Friday TV deals at Best Buy and Walmart absolutely school Amazon's

An ideal size for an impressive experience in your living room or entertainment room, the TCL Class S5 Smart TV with Fire TV uses 4K UltraHD resolution, giving you excellent details during the game or the finale episode of The Great British Bake Off. TCL uses enhanced color technology on the S5, giving you an image that looks vibrant and clear, as it would in real life.

This model also comes with Fire TV integration, which means you won't need to connect an external Fire Stick or Google Chromecast. Instead, use the Fire TV's built-in features to navigate to your favorite streaming platform.

Should you have gaming plans this winter, the TCL S5 is ready to celebrate the win, offering an Auto Game Mode that minimizes input lag, giving you the best opportunity to catch every moment of the action.

Now that Black Friday has officially kicked off at Amazon, don't wait around to jump on this 26% discount on the 75-inch TCL Class S5 4K LED TV. At $479.99, it's the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon, which means there's no telling how long it'll stay live and in stock.

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Amazon's official Black Friday sale has arrived and with it comes deals galore. Though the mega retailer has been dropping deals for weeks, the official sale has brought new discounts you'll definitely want to take advantage of — particularly on its own devices.

We've rounded up a few of the best Amazon deals of the day on Nov. 21. If you missed our picks from Nov. 19 and Nov. 20, be sure to check those out as well. Many of the deals are still live — including a new all-time low on the JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth speaker and the M3 MacBook Air base model with 16GB RAM for only $849.

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Mashable's Stan Schroeder reviewed the Sonos Era 300 and deemed it the "king of sub-$500 smart speakers." It's the first speaker from Sonos to support spatial audio and it can connect seamlessly with other audio products from the brand — not that it needs a boost from anything else. This baby is powerful on its own with "incredibly loud, expansive, precise sound." The design is kind of bland, and it's not quite as easy to use as Apple's HomePod, but we're willing to forgive those minor flaws for the absolutely booming sound. Usually $449, it's back down to its all-time low of $359 at Amazon as of Nov. 21.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) $129.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $30.00 Get Deal

When it comes to Kindles, it doesn't get much better than the Kindle Paperwhite (2024). Mashable's Sam Mangino reviewed the latest model and called it "not just the best Kindle but the best e-reader overall." It's compact and lightweight, features a responsive interface with adjustable warmth that's good for your eyes, and is the fastest Kindle yet. She adds that it's even better than the Signature Edition. Usually $159.99, it's on sale for Black Friday for just $129.99. That's 23% in savings and its lowest price on record.

Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexStyle $229.99 at Amazon
$319.99 Save $90.00 Get Deal

Our favorite Dyson Airwrap dupe, the Shark FlexStyle, just dropped to a new record-low price at Amazon on its first day of the official Black Friday sale. Usually $319.99 for the black version for all hair types, it's down to just $229.99 on Nov. 21. That's 28% in savings. This deal comes with two auto-wrap curlers, a styling concentrator, an oval brush and paddle brush, as well as the curl-defining diffuser attachment. When Mashable Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard tested the FlexStyle, she said that it offered a nearly one-to-one experience with the Airwrap, noting that she couldn't imagine a reason why you'd choose Dyson's more expensive option instead.

Opens in a new window Credit: Theragun Theragun Relief handheld massage gun $119.00 at Amazon
$149.00 Save $30.00 Get Deal

Whether you need a way to destress around the holidays or a solid gift idea for someone in your life, a massage gun is just what the doctor ordered. The Theragun Relief, just released last year as a budget version of the popular Theragun Elite, is an affordable option that just got even cheaper for Black Friday. Usually $149, it's on sale for a new low of $119 at Amazon. As a budget model, you'll miss out on some of the fancier features, but you'll still get three attachments, three speeds, a similar ergonomic design, and "all the benefits of a 15-minute massage in just under two minutes."

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Echo Show 8 $79.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $70.00 Get Deal

Just a little over a year old, the Echo Show 8 is still a solid smart home addition. It improves on the things we loved about the previous model — packing a centered 13MP front camera for clearer calls, a dynamic interface that adjusts based on your distance to the device, and spatial audio for more enjoyable listening. You can still use it as a central hub for controlling your lights, setting your security alerts, making video calls, and even streaming shows. It's usually $149.99, but for Black Friday, it's on sale for only $79.99 — a new record low at 47% off.

None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.

The best Lego Black Friday deals you can get early: Best Amazon Lego deal Lego Super Mario King Boo's Haunted Mansion $59.99 (Save 20%) Get Deal Best Walmart Lego deal LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Astronomy Tower 75969 $56.00 (Save 30%) Get Deal Top Best Buy Lego deal Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle $58.99 (Save 26%) Get Deal Best Scheels Lego deal Lego Dreamzzz Nightmare Shark Ship 71469 $119.99 (Save 14%) Get Deal

Lego is forever. Modern Lego sets include classic worlds like Lego City, franchise collaborations with beloved characters like Super Mario, and exciting new adventures in Lego Dreamzzz, where shark ships ply the skies. 

Lego might be forever but Black Friday comes only once per year — at least, sort of. This year, many major retailers are publishing Lego Black Friday sales a week or more early. Today, as of Nov. 19 you can already find great Lego sets available from brands like Walmart for steeply discounted Black Friday prices up to 37%-off or more. 

Whether you’re a collector treating yourself to a new set or you’re looking for a gift for a kid, right now is one of the best times to buy Lego all year round. Here are the best Lego early Black Friday deals we found.

Lego Amazon Black Friday deals Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Super Mario Lego Super Mario King Boo's Haunted Mansion $59.99 at Amazon
$74.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal Why we like it

There are few better Christmas gifts than a Lego mansion. The Lego Super Mario King Boo's Haunted Mansion is instantly recognizable. In this set, Lego and Super Mario team up to create a 932-piece set that kids will get lost in for hours. With classic Mario enemies like the Boo ghost included, this is a truly spooky Lego jackpot. 

More Amazon Lego Black Friday deals

• Lego City Command Rover — $59.99 $84.99 (save $25.00)

• Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box – $24.88 $34.99 (save $10.11)

• Lego City Great Vehicles Tractor — $15.99 $19.99 (save $5.00)

Lego Walmart Black Friday deals Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Harry Potter LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Astronomy Tower 75969 $56.00 at Walmart
$79.99 Save $23.99 Get Deal Why we like it

If you've got a kid who's first finding their way into the Harry Potter universe, then the Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Astronomy Tower 75969 is as exciting as it gets. With spired roofs, a telescope, and a host of students, kids get to play out their own Harry Potter fan fiction in Hogwarts itself. With 971 pieces, this set is a rewarding building challenge that invites repeated adventures.

More Walmart Lego Black Friday deals

• Lego City Space Explorers Pack — $20.00 $31.99 (save $11.99)

• Lego Friends Autumn’s Horse Stable — $30.00 $47.99 (save $17.99)

• Lego Friends Autumn's House 41730 — $55.99 $69.99 (save $14.00)

• Lego Disney Advent Calendar 2024 — $20.00 $24.99 (save $24.99)

Lego Best Buy Black Friday deals Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Star Wars Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle $58.99 at Best Buy
$79.99 Save $21.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Star Wars fans will get a huge kick out of the Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle. With a rotating cockpit, signature red wings, and four figurines including bounty hunter and Sith, this is an action-packed set. 

Best Buy might not be the first retailer you think of when shopping for Legos, but the site features some standout Lego Black Friday deals. Get the Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle now and save 26%. 

More Best Buy Lego Black Friday deals

• Lego Star Wars Tantive IV — $55.99 $79.99 (save $24.00)

• Lego Minecraft The Nether Portal Ambush — $30.99 $37.99 (save $7.00)

• Lego Sunflowers — $11.99 $14.99 (save $3.00)

Other great Lego Black Friday deals Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Dreamzzz Nightmare Shark Ship 71469 $111.99 at Scheels
$139.99 Save $28.00 Get Deal Why we like it

This has to be one of the coolest Lego sets on the market. Lego Dreamzzz is all about surrealist fantasy worlds. In this imaginative set, a group of dream pirates sail the aether between dreaming and waking on a dread shark vessel. Pink fins and engines adorn the sides of the shark ship while a great yellow eye peers over the deck, watching the nightmare sailors that prowl its planks. Intrepid builders can convert the ship to tank mode for land battles.

Scheels is offering the Lego Dreamzzz Nightmare Shark Ship for $111.99 at a savings of 20%. Don’t sleep on this deal, lest the nightmare ship get away from you.

More great Lego deals from Scheels, Target, Kohls, and more

• Lego City Space Science Lab —$29.74 $34.99 (save $5.25)

• Lego City Explorer Diving Boat — $16.44 $23.49 (save $7.05)

• Lego Dreamzzz Fantastical Tree House — $87.99 $109.99 (save $22.00)

• Lego Dreamzzz Izzie's Narwhal Hot-Air Balloon — $12.79 $15.99 (save $3.20)

SAVE UP TO 46%: Cordless vacuums, air purifiers, and hair products from Dyson are up to 46% off at Amazon as of Nov. 21. Grab the Dyson V11 Origin Cordless Vacuum on sale for under $350.

The best Dyson early Black Friday deals at Amazon Best Dyson cordless vacuum deal Dyson V11 Origin Cordless Vacuum $349.99 (Save 39%) Get Deal Best Dyson hair care deal Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer $329.99 (Save 23%) Get Deal Best Dyson air purifier deal Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 Smart Air Purifier and Fan $349.99 (Save 46%) Get Deal

Black Friday is on the horizon, and Amazon just marked down a whole fleet of Dyson products. Whether you’re getting a premium blow dryer as a gift, or a vacuum for your own dust-bunny defense, now is a great time to invest in new Dyson tech — especially when it’s up to 46% off or more.

Dyson vacuums dominated our list of the best cordless stick vacuums. Similarly, Dyson’s beautifully designed air purifiers and advanced hair care products make waves in a sea of frizz. Here are the Dyson early Black Friday sales we’re writing home about:

Best Dyson cordless vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson V11 Origin Cordless Vacuum $349.99 at Amazon
$569.99 Save $220.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Hoover was once the vacuum of the times — so much so that it became a verb: “to hoover.” Today, the vacuum of the moment is Dyson.

The Dyson V11 Origin Cordless Vacuum runs on lithium battery power (and comes with a recharging dock), ensuring it’s simple to carry from room to room and extend between table and chair legs where a corded vacuum might become twisted about. The V11’s Motorbar cleans carpets like a whiz, yet won’t scratch wood floors.

Winter is coming, and if you’re not careful, dust bunnies will already be making their homes in the corners of your living room — get a new Dyson vacuum for up to 39% off and invest in a cleaner home all winter.

More Dyson cordless vacuum deals

• Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum $349.00 $649.99 (save $300)

• Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless Vacuum $599.99 $749.99 (save $147)

• Dyson Outsize Origin Cordless Vacuum $399.99 $599.99 (save $200)

• Dyson Ball Animal 2 Total Clean Upright Vacuum $349.99 $599.99 (save $250)

• Dyson V7 Advanced Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner $249.98 $399.99 (save $150.01)

Best Dyson hair care deals Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer $329.99 at Amazon
$429.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal Why we like it

There are plenty of different types of hair, and we deserve beauty tech that works with all of them. The cult-favorite Dyson Supersonic is made for all types of hair and all styles, and right now it’s 23% off for Black Friday at Amazon.

With magnetic attachments, this hair dryer delivers varied hair treatments that give you the look you want. It also has four heat settings to promote different drying speeds and styles.

More Dyson hair care deals

• Dyson Airstrait Straightener — $399.99 $499.00 (save $99.01 with on-screen coupon)

• Dyson Corrale Hair Straightener — $399.99 $499.00 (save $99.01 with on-screen coupon)

Best Dyson air purifier deals Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 Smart Air Purifier and Fan $349.00 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $300.99 Get Deal Why we like it

In the world of air purifiers, you can’t get much more aesthetic than the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07 Smart Air Purifier and Fan. However, this advanced air purifier isn’t all looks, it packs advanced air purification systems including a HEPA 13 filter as well as a cooling fan. An advanced air quality sensor reports changes in your home’s air to complete the picture.

Whether you’re worried about wildfires from the outdoors, or carbon monoxide from your stove, an air purifier is a great investment for home health.

More Dyson air purifier deals

• Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde TP09 Air Purifier and Fan — $529.99 $749.99 (save $220)