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SAVE $26: As of Nov. 7, the Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite is on sale for $63.99 at Amazon. That's 29% off its list price of $89.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Govee Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite $63.99 at AmazonGovee's lights are a great investment when you want to add a pop of color into your room. Their TV backlights, in particular, can elevate whatever you're watching into a colorful, immersive experience. If you've been hoping to pick up lights like these to make an impression for your next movie night, Amazon currently has the Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite for 55-65-inch TVs on sale.
Right now you can get the Govee TV Backlight 3 Lite for $63.99, 29% off its list price of $89.99. Amazon has these lights marked as a limited-time deal, so there's no better time to scoop them up. This box also comes with everything you need to get started.
SEE ALSO: Best Buy is already going hard with QLED TV deals ahead of Black FridayAlongside the light strip, you'll get an easy-to-setup camera that's placed just above your TV to capture all of the colors on screen. And controlling the lights is simple, too. You can do it all right from the Govee Home App or they can even be paired with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for voice control.
Lights like these can really improve a watching experience, so don't miss out on this deal at Amazon.
If you're looking for even more deals to check out, you're in luck with Black Friday right around the corner. Some retailers have been getting in the seasonal sale spirit early — like Target, Walmart, and Best Buy — so it's worth checking out our breakdowns for each to learn more about what they've got planned for the sale event and when their sale events are expected to kick off.
When it comes to streaming options, the list goes on and on: Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at their vast libraries of movies and television within each one!
It can be overwhelming. So Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, animation, and more. But maybe you don't know what you want beyond something new and entertaining. No worries.
SEE ALSO: The best Netflix TV shows of 2024 (so far)Mashable's Entertainment Team has scoured the streaming services to highlight the most buzzed-about releases of this week and ranked them from worst to best — or least to most watchable. Whether you want horror documentaries, awaited animation, or directorial debuts, we've got you.
8. A Man Called OttoSeeking something feel-good? This American adaptation of Fredrik Backman's darkly comic Swedish novel A Man Called Ove aims to provide. But be warned, it misses the balance of grief and good humor that the book (and its Swedish movie version) manage. A Man Called Otto shaves off a lot of the saddest bits of the plotline, including casting America's Dad, Tom Hanks, in the lead role of a recently widowed curmudgeon, who reluctantly becomes a part of his neighbors lives.
For Mashable's review, I jeered, "Sadly, this feel-good movie falls flat because it never allows us to feel that bad. Gestures at grief and regret are not enough to make the emotions hit us at our core…. Hanks in the lead role, though committed, cannot escape his generations-long persona to be a believable son of a bitch. Without such saltiness, which made A Man Called Ove exhilarating, A Man Called Otto feels infuriatingly inert and frankly idiotic."
— Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor
Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Mike Birbiglia, and Rachel Keller
How to watch: A Man Called Otto is now streaming on Hulu.
7. PoolmanChris Pine swings big with his directorial debut. For one thing, he pulls triple duty, co-writing the screenplay, helming the production, and headlining as the titular poolman, Los Angeles native Darren Barrenman. Bolder yet, he's crafted a neo-noir comedy that references everything from Chinatown to Golden Girls to Erin Brakocovich with equal enthusiasm. And yeah, that makes for a movie that's humor can be confounding to those not tapped into L.A. culture. The result is a movie that is an absolute mess of ideas.
In Mashable's review out of the film's Toronto International Film Festival premiere, I wrote, "That the plot barely makes sense might’ve been forgivable if Pine could elicit from his performers the kind of exhilarating energy and distinctive wackiness we’ve seen in the works of the Coens and Anderson. Instead, his cast, while charismatic, dances between a blurry line of broad comedy and nuanced parody that can't find its footing. Theirs is a world vaguely interesting but never sharply realized. And as such, we, the audience are always treated as outsiders. In the end, Poolman plays an inside joke that never let its audience inside."— K.P.
Starring: Chris Pine, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Danny DeVito, Annette Bening, John Oritz, and DeWanda Wise
How to watch: Poolman is now streaming on Hulu.
6. Meet Me Next ChristmasNetflix's 2024 slate of cheesy Christmas rom-coms kicks off with Meet Me Next Christmas. Christina Milian plays Layla, who hits it off with James (Kofi Siriboe) when they meet at an airport on Christmas. They decide to reunite next Christmas at a Pentatonix concert (very specific, I know), but Layla isn't able to score tickets to the sold-out show in time. Now, it's a race against the clock for Layla to secure her fairytale ending. But when sparks fly with the concierge (Devale Ellis) she hires to help her out, she may just have to re-evaluate what she truly wants.* — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter
Starring: Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, Kofi Siriboe, Tymika Tafari, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, Matt Sallee, Kalen Allen, Nikki Duval, and Wesley French
How to watch: Meet Me Next Christmas is now streaming on Netflix.
5. The Lost CityDoes it ever feel like nothing will fix your problems but a Sanda Bullock romantic comedy? Enter 2022’s The Lost City, which is streaming on Netflix from Saturday. Is it a perfect movie? No. Is it a ridiculously fun adventure chock-full of charismatic actors and one iconic sequin jumpsuit? Heck yes, it is!
Bullock is Loretta Sage, a reclusive romance novelist who has given up on love in her own life after the death of her husband. Channing Tatum is simply perfect as the himbo cover model for her books who is secretly in love with her. When an unhinged billionaire kidnaps Loretta because her latest book recalls similar details to a lost treasure he’s hunting, Tatum takes it upon himself, and his zero useful skills, to rescue her.* — Kristina Grosspietsch, Writer
How to watch: The Lost City is streaming on Netflix from Nov. 9.
4. The J Horror VirusIf you watched Ring back in the day and were both forever afraid of technology and straight onto The Grudge, watch The J Horror Virus on Shudder. Directed by Sarah Appleton and Jasper Sharp, the film tracks the evolution of Japanese supernatural horror that specifically embeds sinister forces within modern tech — think Ju-On, Cure, Marebito, Pulse, Shutter, Psychic Vision: Jaganrei and more. Yes, you'll need to watch it on a screen. — Shannon Connellan, UK Editor
Starring: Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Takashi Shimizu, Rie Inoo, Shinya Tsukamoto
How to watch: The J Horror Virus is now streaming on Shudder.
3. Black CabNick Frost as a creepy cab driver? We're in. Directed by Bruce Goodison and written by Virginia Gilbert, Black Cab sees a couple's cab home from a night out turn into a terrifying ordeal. Anne (Synnøve Karlsen) and Patrick (Luke Norris) are the imperilled passenger protagonists, whose driver (Frost) takes a turn into a creepy stretch of possibly haunted road. — S.C.
Starring: Nick Frost, Synnøve Karlsen, Luke Norris
How to watch: Black Cab is streaming on Shudder Nov. 8.
2. My Old AssGetting a visit from your future self sounds intimidating and fascinating. They're also two words I'd personally use to describe Aubrey Plaza, who plays a young woman's future self in My Old Ass, directed by Megan Park and produced by Margot Robbie. The film sees Plaza as a woman who emerges when pre-college attendee Elliott (Maisy Stella) enjoys a psychedelic trip. There's a lot to learn here, from both past and present.
As Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko writes in her review, "Though among this year's Sundance darlings, the coming-of-age comedy — from Margot Robbie's LuckyChap Entertainment — doesn't fall into maudlin navel-gazing or complicated artsy twists. Instead, it's a briskly funny time-travel movie that bucks genre convention and allows its characters to be as charming as they are messy." — S.C.
Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Maisy Stella, Kerrice Brooks, Maddie Ziegler, Percy Hynes White
How to watch: My Old Ass is now streaming on Prime Video.
1. Arcane Season 2It's been three years since League of Legends-based series Arcane first rocked our world with gorgeous animation, kick-ass fight scenes, and a truly devastating story of lost sisters. Now, with its heavily anticipated second — and final — season in November, we'll finally be able to see what happened after Jinx blasted the Council of Piltover with her shark rocket.
Any chance of Mel, Jace, and Viktor surviving is slim, and an action-packed Season 2 teaser promises that things will only get darker from there. With Piltover and Zaun in an all-out war, is there any hope for Vi and Jinx to reconcile? Or is their sisterly bond gone for good? Either way, you can bet we're in for the return of one of the best fantasy series on TV.* — B.E.
Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Ella Purnell, Katie Leung, Reed Shannon, Amirah Vann, Mick Wingert, Ellen Thomas, and Brett Tucker
(*) denotes a blurb has been lifted or modified from a prior TV preview.
SAVE $90: As of Nov. 7, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14-inch Chromebook is on sale at Target for $139.99 as part of its early Black Friday sale. That's 39% off its list price of $229.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14-inch Chromebook $139.99 at TargetOver the years, Black Friday has grown to take over a large chunk of November. There are many retailers that like to jump on the seasonal sale bandwagon early, and Target's offering just that this year with an early Black Friday sale running until Nov. 9. There are some excellent offers included in this early sale, like this deal on a Lenovo Slim Chromebook.
You can score this Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14-inch Chromebook for just $139.99. That's $90 off its list price of $229.99, and worth picking up if you're in need of a budget-friendly upgrade.
SEE ALSO: Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 review: Google Gemini practically lives here rent freeThis laptop is a great fit for students or those just looking to have a nice new work laptop. It's got a thin, lightweight design with a 14-inch FHD display, MediaTek Kompanio 520 processor, 4GB RAM, and 64GB storage capacity. It also offers up to 13.5 hours of battery life, which is nice for those who need a laptop to last them throughout the work day.
Target is not the only location offering some excellent early Black Friday deals. Walmart and Best Buy have their own sale plans for the month that are worth catching up on. These retailers are bound to have a wide variety of discounts up their sleeves as we inch closer to the sale event itself.
SAVE $50: As of Nov. 7, Bose's Ultra Open wireless earbuds are on sale for $249.99 at Target, $50 off their list price of $299.99. This deal is part of Target's early Black Friday sale event.
Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Ultra Open-Ear True Wireless Bluetooth Open Earbuds $249.99 at TargetIt may only be the start of November, but quite a few retailers are jumping into the Black Friday shopping season early. Target is one such spot that has already launched its early Black Friday sale event that runs through Nov. 9, and this first wave of deals has some real gems. In particular, this discount on the Bose Ultra Open earbuds caught our eye.
Right now, you can score the Bose Ultra Open earbuds for $249.99 as part of Target's early Black Friday sale. This is $50 off their list price of $299.99. This sale is only running until Nov. 9, so if you've been looking to upgrade your earbuds, now's your chance. They're worth the investment, too.
SEE ALSO: Save $70 on Bose QuietComfort Ultra noise-canceling earbudsIn our review of Bose's Ultra Open earbuds, writer RJ Andersen said that not only are these earbuds "cool and functional, but the sound quality is great, the fit is incredible, and the comfort level is off the charts." We've also ranked them as great earbuds for working out due to their noise transparency. Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino said that, "they're super comfortable even for long periods of time, and they're ideal if you hate the clogged-up feeling of traditional earbuds."
This early Black Friday deal won't stick around for long, so pick up the Bose Ultra Open earbuds at Target before the offer is gone forever.
This Back Friday sale at Target is just the beginning of a month of delightful deals. Other retailers are jumping in on the action as well with more early sale events. Check out our breakdowns of Walmart and Best Buy's Black Friday events to learn more about what to expect from them in the coming weeks.
SAVE OVER $100: As of Nov. 7, the Apple iPad (9th Gen) is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 39% on list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (9th Gen) $199.99 at AmazonYou can find a wide range of tablets from top tech brands out there, but if you really want the best model on the market, you should consider investing in an iPad. When it comes to stunning visuals, impressive features, and slick style, the Apple iPad is tough to beat.
As of Nov. 7, the Apple iPad 9th Generation is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. This deal saves you 39% on list price — a total discount of over $100. It's worth noting that this deal is exclusive to the 64GB, WiFi-only version.
SEE ALSO: The best Apple Watch deals ahead of Black Friday: New models are already on saleThe 9th Gen Apple iPad offers a stunning 10.2-inch retina display and all the latest Apple smart features, such as Touch ID. Everything is powered by Apple’s A13 Bionic chip, delivering incredible graphics and fast performance. And this iPad comes with 12mp and 8mp cameras, front and back respectively.
Beat the Black Friday rush and save over $100 on this iconic iPad.
SAVE $70: As of Nov. 7, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise-Canceling Earbuds are on sale for $229 at Amazon, down from $299 — a 23% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise-Canceling Earbuds $229.00 at Best BuyReady to up your on-the-go audio game? Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are tough to beat. These earbuds combine Bose’s world-class noise-canceling technology with an impressive spatial audio feature, bringing music and podcasts to life more immersively. Normally priced at $299, they’re now available at Best Buy for just $229 — a saving of $70, or 23% off. If you’ve been considering upgrading, now’s a great time to jump.
The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are engineered to give you peace and quiet wherever you go. Bose’s CustomTune technology adjusts the sound and noise cancelation specifically to your ears, creating a uniquely personalized listening experience. From working from a noisy café to blocking out everyday distractions, these earbuds are designed to make everything sound better.
SEE ALSO: The most comfortable headphones we've ever tested will take care of your earsBut these earbuds aren’t just about canceling noise. Bose’s new Immersive Audio shifts the soundstage from “inside your head” to “right in front of you,” creating a more natural listening experience. With up to six hours of playtime per charge (or four hours with Immersive Audio), plus three extra charges from the case, you can keep the music going all day long.
Comfort and fit are also key, and Bose doesn’t disappoint here. With nine combinations of ear tips and stability bands, you’re sure to find a fit that’s both secure and comfortable. Plus, the Bose app offers Adjustable EQ settings, letting you fine-tune bass, mid-range, and treble to match your preferences.
Features like Aware Mode allow you to stay connected to your surroundings without removing an earbud, and intuitive touch controls make it easy to manage playback, volume, and calls on the go. Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity also keeps your devices paired and connected within 30 feet.
The powerful James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a phenomenon once thought impossible.
Astronomers trained the instrument on a number of galaxies in deep space, and at the center of one galaxy spotted a young, dwarf black hole triggering enormous outbursts of gas. Cosmic material traveling near a black hole can get pulled around these gravitationally powerful objects, and some of it gets eaten. But black holes are awfully messy eaters, leading to ejections of gas in potent "outflows." Yet this particular black hole, dubbed LID-568, is feeding ravenously on matter at a rate 40 times faster than thought possible.
"This black hole is having a feast," Julia Scharwächter, an astronomer at the International Gemini Observatory who coauthored the new research published in Nature Astronomy, said in a statement.
SEE ALSO: NASA scientist viewed first Voyager images. What he saw gave him chills.Scientists found this black hole has exceeded the "Eddington limit," which is basically the maximum brightness an object can achieve and how rapidly it can consume matter. Such a feat could be why astronomers are finding black holes, born early on, that are more massive than such a young object ought to be. (This black hole dwells in a galaxy born around 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang — which is means it's relatively young. The universe is some 13.8 billion years old.) It's possible that black holes may grow massive in a single bout of dramatic feeding.
"This black hole is having a feast.""This extreme case shows that a fast-feeding mechanism above the Eddington limit is one of the possible explanations for why we see these very heavy black holes so early in the Universe," Scharwächter explained.
An artist's conception depicting the ravenously feeding black hole at the center of an early dwarf galaxy. Credit: NOIRLab / NSF / AURA / J. da Silva / M. Zamani Tweet may have been deletedBlack holes are fascinating objects. They're unimaginably dense: If Earth was (hypothetically) crushed into a black hole, it would be under an inch across. This profound density gives black holes phenomenal gravitational power. Famously, even light that falls in (meaning passing a boundary called the "event horizon") cannot escape.
To observe the extremely distant black hole LID-568, scientists employed the Webb telescope's Near InfraRed Spectrograph, or NIRSpec, to observe the faint but powerful light from gas emissions beaming from the black hole.
The investigation of LID-568, however, has just begun. Astronomers want to know how this black hole broke its Eddington limit, which means more viewing with the Webb telescope.
The Webb telescope's powerful abilitiesThe Webb telescope — a scientific collaboration between NASA, ESA, and the Canadian Space Agency — is designed to peer into the deepest cosmos and reveal new insights about the early universe. It's also examining intriguing planets in our galaxy, along with the planets and moons in our solar system.
Here's how Webb is achieving unparalleled feats, and likely will for decades to come:
- Giant mirror: Webb's mirror, which captures light, is over 21 feet across. That's over two-and-a-half times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope's mirror. Capturing more light allows Webb to see more distant, ancient objects. The telescope is peering at stars and galaxies that formed over 13 billion years ago, just a few hundred million years after the Big Bang. "We're going to see the very first stars and galaxies that ever formed," Jean Creighton, an astronomer and the director of the Manfred Olson Planetarium at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, told Mashable in 2021.
- Infrared view: Unlike Hubble, which largely views light that's visible to us, Webb is primarily an infrared telescope, meaning it views light in the infrared spectrum. This allows us to see far more of the universe. Infrared has longer wavelengths than visible light, so the light waves more efficiently slip through cosmic clouds; the light doesn't as often collide with and get scattered by these densely packed particles. Ultimately, Webb's infrared eyesight can penetrate places Hubble can't.
"It lifts the veil," said Creighton.
- Peering into distant exoplanets: The Webb telescope carries specialized equipment called spectrographs that will revolutionize our understanding of these far-off worlds. The instruments can decipher what molecules (such as water, carbon dioxide, and methane) exist in the atmospheres of distant exoplanets — be they gas giants or smaller rocky worlds. Webb looks at exoplanets in the Milky Way galaxy. Who knows what we'll find?
"We might learn things we never thought about," Mercedes López-Morales, an exoplanet researcher and astrophysicist at the Center for Astrophysics-Harvard & Smithsonian, told Mashable in 2021.
Already, astronomers have successfully found intriguing chemical reactions on a planet 700 light-years away, and have started looking at one of the most anticipated places in the cosmos: the rocky, Earth-sized planets of the TRAPPIST solar system.
TL;DR: Protect unlimited devices with a Windscribe VPN 3-Year Pro Plan on sale for $79 (reg. $207).
Opens in a new window Credit: Windscribe Windscribe VPN Pro Plan: 3-year subscription $79.00Remember when privacy online was easy to come by? Unfortunately, just like MySpace, web rings, and LAN parties, those days are behind us. Now, if you want to protect your anonymity and get a little taste of the internet without borders, you need a VPN, and a good one, too.
Windscribe has been around for a while, and there's a good reason for that. With Windscribe, you can browse anonymously on servers spread over 69 countries, break through geo-restrictions, and browse like nobody's watching (because they aren't). It sounds like it should be expensive, but there's actually a sale going on that takes a Windscribe VPN 3-Year Pro Plan down to $79 (reg. $207).
What can Windscribe do?Windscribe takes its protection a step beyond what you'd find with basic VPNs. As both a desktop app and a browser extension, Windscribe protects your entire device and browsing experience, blocking intrusive ads, pesky trackers, and even malware with its signature R.O.B.E.R.T. tool.
R.O.B.E.R.T. alone acts as a first line of defense, blocking IPs and domains across your devices. Windscribe also boasts top-tier encryption, using AES-256 cipher with SHA512 authentication and a 4096-bit RSA key. This level of encryption, along with a strict no-logging policy and anonymous sign-ups, means you’re surfing in a truly secure bubble.
How many smart devices do you have at home? With Windscribe, you can protect all of them. This Windscribe lets you connect unlimited devices on one plan. Whether it’s your phone, laptop, or even your Fire TV, Windscribe has you covered.
And thanks to split tunneling, you can choose which apps need the VPN connection and which ones don’t, allowing flexibility for things like streaming and online gaming. With split tunneling, you can let certain apps access local content while others stay on the VPN, giving you better control without slowing down your experience.
Protect all your devices. Get a Windscribe VPN three-year Pro subscription while it's still on sale for $79.
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TL;DR: Through November 10, you can get a lifetime subscription to Matt's Flights Premium Plan for just $79.97 and save a ton on domestic and international travel.
Opens in a new window Credit: Matt's Flights Matt's Flights Premium Plan (Lifetime Subscription) $79.97Many of us dream of exploring new destinations near and far. However, the passion for travel can be met with resistance in the way of funding. There's only so much money you can make and save and spend on getting to those locations. But there are ways to ensure you have cheaper flights so you can stretch that travel budget further.
Matt's Flights is a flight alert service that takes the work out of finding affordable airfare. For just $79.97, this lifetime subscription offers you the chance to save up to 90% on domestic and international flights, making travel more accessible than ever.
Matt is like a virtual travel fairy, constantly on the lookout for airline mistakes and deeply discounted fares. His keen eye for deals means you get notified the moment a bargain hits the market, and you get a low-cost flight option right in your inbox, ready to whisk you away on your next adventure.
Travel can be complicated depending on where you're going and when, but with Matt’s one-on-one flight and travel planning support, you never have to do it alone. Whether you're unsure about a particular route or need advice on the best time to book, Matt is there to help.
As a premium member, you'll receive five times more deals than free users. This translates to more options and a higher likelihood of getting that perfect, wallet-friendly flight. And if you have a specific destination in mind, you can submit unlimited custom search requests, and Matt will dig deep to find the best airfare available. Whether it's a spontaneous weekend getaway or a long-awaited international journey, Matt’s Flights can help make it happen.
Travel more for less with this easy-peasy service. Pick up a lifetime subscription to Matt's Flights Premium Plan for just $79.97. This deal ends November 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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TL;DR: Get a refurbished HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini Desktop (2.2GHz i5-9500T, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) with a keyboard and mouse on sale for just $279.97 while supplies last.
Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini Desktop (2.2GHz i5-9500T, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $279.97Your laptop is great, but sometimes you want something with more power at home. If you’re looking for a performance, ergonomics, and battery upgrade, a refurbished HP EliteDesk 800 G5 Mini Desktop is a great choice — especially while it's on sale for just $279.97.
Here are five reasons to grab this HP mini desktop computer:Price: It’s $279.97 (reg. $379.99) because it’s a refurbished model, though it’s in grade “A” condition.
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Build a desktop setup with the HP EliteDesk mini desktop for $279.97 (reg. $379.99) while supplies last.
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TL;DR: Get a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium — delivering quick, powerful insights from popular nonfiction books — on sale for $59.97 until November 10.
Opens in a new window Credit: GTHW App Limited Headway Premium: Lifetime Subscription $59.97For those of us with big goals but little time, Headway offers a clever shortcut to wisdom. Imagine getting the main takeaways from bestselling books all in short summaries that fit into your day, learning on your schedule.
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While this won't replace reading the actual book, it can clarify some of the more important points and let you know if it's something you'd like to know more about. Plus, you can choose to learn by reading, listening, or watching, which can keep things interesting, and allows you to listen to Headway summaries while you drive to work.
Until Nov. 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can score a lifetime subscription to Headway Premium and start your self-growth journey right.
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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 7, 2024:
AcrossAlternative to Saran wrapThe answer is Foil.
The answer is Annoy.
The answer is Leave.
The answer is Lanes.
The answer is Sled.
The answer is Falls.
The answer is O'Neal (without the ').
The answer is Inane.
The answer is Loved.
The answer is Yes.
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
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.
SAVE $518: As of Nov. 7, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station is on sale for $549.99 at Amazon, down from $1,068 — a 49% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station $549.99 at AmazonWhen it comes to backup power, the Anker SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station is a big deal — literally. Normally priced at $1,068, it’s now available for $549.99 at Amazon, knocking a hefty 49% off its original cost. That’s $518 in savings, the lowest price we’ve seen. So, whether you’re prepping for an emergency power outage or planning a week in the great outdoors, this power station has you covered.
The Anker SOLIX C1000 has features ideal for home, camping, and RV use. With its 1,056Wh LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) battery, you’re getting a device with serious longevity — think 3,000 battery cycles over a 10-year lifespan. It’s built to last, and it’s tough, too, coming with a water-resistant carry bag that protects against unexpected rain showers (thank you, IP54 rating.). The bag’s rubber feet also lift the unit off the damp ground, and its Velcro design lets you access all the outlets without ever taking it out of the cover.
SEE ALSO: Save up to 50% on camping gear at REI and enjoy the vibrant fall colors this yearOne of the SOLIX C1000’s standout features is its UltraFast recharging capability, which gets you up to 80% battery in just 43 minutes and fully recharged in less than an hour. Pair it with Anker’s compatible solar panels for a quick 600W solar recharge, fully charging the unit in under two hours — perfect for those remote camping trips when you’re off the grid.
This power station packs serious wattage, with a 1,800W output and a 2,400W surge capacity. This means it can handle most home appliances and electronic devices. Its 11 versatile ports allow you to plug in everything from a mini-fridge to your smartphone, so you’re ready for almost any power need. As always, Amazon Prime members can take advantage of free returns if the item is not the right fit.
SAVE $161: As of Nov. 7, the Sony ECM-S1 Wireless Microphone is available for $258 at Amazon, down from its list price of $419.99. That's a 39% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony ECM-S1 Wireless Microphone $258.00 at AmazonSuppose you’re a content creator, streamer, or someone spending too much time on virtual meetings. In that case, you already know nothing kills the vibe faster than poor audio quality. Enter the Sony ECM-S1 wireless microphone, a game-changer for crystal-clear sound now available at Amazon for $258. With a 39% discount off the $419.99 list price, this deal brings you the lowest price in the past 30 days. That’s $161 in savings for picking up a mic stand, comfy chair, or just some snacks to fuel those long recording sessions.
Sony has packed the ECM-S1 with features that make it a fantastic choice for anyone looking to level up their audio without the hassle of a complicated setup. Equipped with an omnidirectional polar pattern, the mic captures sound from all directions, so you can move around without sacrificing audio quality. It connects easily to laptops, cameras, and more with USB Type-C and 3.5mm jack options, plus Sony’s Multi-Interface (MI) shoe, making it incredibly convenient for Sony camera users.
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We all know you're supposed to toggle on Airplane Mode when you get on a flight. But what does Airplane Mode actually do?
In short, turning on Airplane Mode, shuts off cellular connectivity which grants access to voice and data uses like GPS, calls, and messaging. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bans cellular connectivity on flights because "its signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments."
SEE ALSO: How to track flights on iPhoneNowadays, many planes are equipped with WiFi systems, which enable cellphone use if you're connected to the plane's WiFi network. You can easily connect to the WiFi network without having to disable Airplane Mode. Airlines typically provide instructions on how to do this, so be sure to look into that the next time you fly.
With Airplane Mode on, you can still access apps and services on your phone that don't require cellular connectivity. So if you've downloaded shows or games, you're good to go.
Other uses of Airplane modeAirplane Mode was designed for, duh, using your devices on an airplane without interference. But Airplane Mode can be a handy tool even when you're not soaring through the air.
Saving battery lifeRelying on your phone's cellular connectivity can be a battery killer. If you're connected to a WiFi network and therefore don't need connectivity or if you desperately need to save your battery life, turning on Airplane Mode can help with this by cutting down on battery-draining apps and services that run in the background.
Just remember, if you're not connected to WiFi you won't receive calls, messages, and other updates that require WiFi or cell connectivity.
Lifehack: turning on Airplane Mode while you charge your phone can also charge it faster.
Saving dataTurning on Airplane Mode if you're connected to WiFi is an easy way to cut down on cellular data usage. Sure, you could individually change the settings for every app to only run on WiFi, but this way turns of cellular functionality for all apps.
This is especially useful if you're traveling abroad and don't have an international roaming plan. Otherwise your phone company might charge you crazy international fees for data usage outside of the U.S.
When you need a breakTurning on Airplane Mode can also give you a much-needed break from all the pings and popups. It's basically another way of enabling Do Not Disturb. While Do Not Disturb keeps your phone connected but silences notifications, Airplane Mode essentially turns your phone offline, so you don't get notifications until you disable it.
So if you want to shut off the digital world for a while, Airplane Mode is your friend. Thankfully, alarms still work while in Airplane Mode.
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