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The political action committee set up by X owner Elon Musk to deliver the presidency to Donald Trump will be allowed to keep awarding swing state voters millions of dollars, the Associated Press reports.
Responding to a civil case brought by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, Common Pleas Court Judge Angelo Foglietta ruled on Monday in Philadelphia that America PAC can continue giving away the money since the remaining two winners don't live in the Pennsylvania, but rather other swing states. Krasner has blasted the PAC payouts, testifying in court on Monday that they’re a "grift" and "political marketing masquerading as a lottery."
The sweepstakes became available to people who signed a petition — that included releasing their personal data — stating they support free speech and gun rights. Over a million people across all seven swing states have registered for America PAC's giveaways.
SEE ALSO: Why Elon Musk is skipping around on stage for Donald TrumpIn court, America PAC director and treasurer Chris Young said the million dollar winners weren't picked randomly but vetted ahead of time to ensure "they were someone whose values aligned" with the political effort. The sweepstakes' first three recipients (winning on Oct. 19, 20, and 21) all hailed from Pennsylvania — that state's voter registration deadline was Oct. 21. All the winning recipients were made to sign nondisclosure agreements. Krasner is still considering filing criminal charges against Musk and America PAC for allegedly influencing the election illegally.
Musk, also the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and one of the world's richest individuals, has gone all in on Trump, bankrolling America PAC to the tune of nearly $120 million, Forbes reports.
On Monday, Apple announced the second developer beta of iOS 18.2 with more Apple Intelligence features. And now users can upgrade to ChatGPT Plus directly within Settings.
The first round of Apple Intelligence features with the free ChatGPT version launched with the first beta of iOS 18.2. Now, iOS 18.2 developer beta 2 offers even more Apple Intelligence features like Genmoji, Image Playground, Image Wand, and Visual Intelligence. Plus, today's iOS 18.2 beta 2 launch lets users upgrade directly to ChatGPT Plus, 9to5Mac reported,
How to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus-based Apple IntelligenceYou must, of course, update to the latest iOS 18.2 developer beta. Next, go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > ChatGPT and you'll see the option to upgrade to ChatGPT Plus. With the new ChatGPT Plus upgrade option, users have discovered that the free version of ChatGPT now has a daily usage limit, which can be tracked in Settings.
The terms of Apple and OpenAI's partnership bringing ChatGPT to iPhones, iPads, and Macs was a little hazy at first. Reports said Apple paid zero dollars for its OpenAI partnership. Plus, there were conflicting rumors about whether Apple Intelligence would have some kind of subscription fee. Now, the details of the integration are coming into focus: iOS 18's Apple Intelligence has some free ChatGPT features, but other more advanced features require a paid subscription. This may indicate some kind of revenue sharing agreement between the two tech companies.
What do you get with the ChatGPT Plus upgrade?If you're a regular ChatGPT user, upgrading to the paid version, which costs $19.99, might be worth it. With a ChatGPT Plus subscription, you get certain perks like early access to new models and features and higher usage limits. Here's what else ChatGPT Plus currently offers over the free version:
If you decide to upgrade Apple Intelligence to ChatGPT Plus, you'll get the following perks, according to 9to5Mac:
Send up to 5 times more messages on GPT-4 and unlock access to even more sophisticated models.
Increased limits for uploading photos and files, creating images, and browsing the web.
Enjoy smoother, real-time conversations with ChatGPT’s enhanced voice feature. Access to OpenAI o1-preview, OpenAI o1-mini
The public version of iOS 18.2 is expected in early December, with "major improvements to Apple Intelligence" according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Tweet may have been deletedUntil then you can join in on the fun of stress-testing the iOS 18.2 beta 2. Just make sure you do a backup first.
RedditGoogle has reportedly removed voting scam ads that showed up in past elections, according a new report from the Tech Transparency Project.
TTP, a research initiative of the watchdog organization Campaign for Accountability, recently tested numerous voting-related terms in Google's search engine to determine whether those inquiries led users to scam ads. The top phrases included "how to vote," "how to register to vote," "early voting," and "when is voting."
SEE ALSO: How to know if you are registered to voteIn the 2020 and 2022 elections, searches for the same terms yielded scam ads, including ones that charged people fraudulent fees to register to vote or served up "a muddle of useless information," according to the report. Other ads sent users to websites that harvested their data for marketing and installed "browser hijackers" that forced users to visit ad-filled sites.
When TTP conducted its testing from Oct. 1 to 10, 2024, its researchers found none of the scam ads that had previously surfaced. Most of the ads promoted legitimate voter education sites and organizations.
The testing was performed on a "clean" version of the Google Chrome browser, that had been logged out and contained no prior browsing history. Additionally, the researchers used virtual private networks, in order to determine whether searches varied based on location. TTP evaluated a total of 198 ads.
Google did not respond to TTP's request for comment, according to the initiative's blog post.
Google spokesperson Michael Aciman told Mashable that, "We have strict policies to protect people from scams or misleading information about voting procedures and our teams work tirelessly to enforce them."
TTP argued in its blog post that Google can effectively scrub scam ads from search results: "The findings suggest that Google is capable of enforcing its advertising policies and preventing unscrupulous actors from taking advantage of would-be voters during the run-up to an election."
UPDATE: Nov. 4, 2024, 3:08 p.m. PST This story was updated to include a statement from Google that was received after publication.
Buying gifts for the special women in your life can be tricky. What do you buy a person who has everything? What should you gift to someone who's picky about their products?
Our advice is to curate a gift according to her interests and personality. A gift for the lady in your life should be just that: A gift for her. Specifically.
If you don't know enough about the lady you're buying for to purchase an ultra-curated gift, go for something useful from a popular brand. Think: a nice set of towels from Brooklinen, or a tasty-smelling candle from Homesick. Skip the kitschy gift this year and opt for something high-quality that she'll actually use.
SEE ALSO: The best gifts for teenage girls, according to teenage girlsWe’ve put together a comprehensive guide to get you started on your important mission: Finding the gift of all gifts for the lady in your life, filled with classics that will be useful for years to come, and viral products that will keep her on-trend. From tech products to beauty must-haves, there's a gift for every lady on this list.
Whatever the occasion that has you looking for dad gifts (Father's Day, the winters holidays, for example), stay far away from clichés like whiskey stones and pocket knives and try to think outside the box. Unless your dad is an avid tie collector and seriously *lives* for ties, then avoid this played-out gift. Instead, get him something that says, “I see your hobbies and I respect them."
Even if your dad says he doesn't need anything, he deserves something cool and special, like a new gadget, a subscription box, or something that will keep him looking ageless for years to come. That’s why we've rounded up plenty of ideas for all types of dads, whether he has a green thumb, an affinity for craft beer, a massive music collection, or a deep appreciation for learning new skills and hobbies.
It appears that Elon Musk's X was undeterred from all of the criticism leveled at its announcement concerning changes to the block feature.
"We’re starting to launch the block function update," an official X account posted on Sunday.
Tweet may have been deletedX, formerly known as Twitter, previously announced its intention to change how the block feature works on the social media platform. The decision faced widespread criticism at the time, and the majority of responses to this latest announcement remain unfavorable.
"F***ing morons," one of the top replies on the X post reads.
However, as of Sunday, some users have reported already seeing the changes to the block function rolled out to their account.
How X has changed the ‘block’ featurePreviously, blocking on X meant that barred users could not view anything related to blocked accounts while logged in.
A user's profile page, posts, following and follower lists, and even their replies to other public posts, were all removed from view for the blocked account. The blocked user also could not interact nor direct message an account that blocked them.
Now, with the new changes to the block function, X is letting blocked users view the posts and profile page of the user that blocked them. However, blocked users still can’t follow, direct message, interact with, nor reply to those users.
The block feature change has caused concern over the fact that bad actors can now continue to stalk or harass their victims, even after they are blocked, because they can now continue to follow their posts and updates.
Before this change, if a blocked user wanted to view posts from an account that blocked them, they had to go through extra steps of creating a new account and switching to it every time they wanted to see the blocked content. Now, a blocked user won't have any tedious obstacles. They can keep tabs on people who blocked them quite easily.
It's the beginning of November, which means we're already in the thick of Black Friday season, even for Apple products.
If you're shopping straight from the Apple Store, you will likely have to wait until Nov. 29 (the actual day of Black Friday) for its annual gift card promotion, which gives customers gift cards for future use alongside their purchase of an iPhone, MacBook, or iPad at full price.
SEE ALSO: When do Black Friday sales start? Be on the lookout for early holiday deals.However, shopping from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart can often net you more savings — and all of those retailers have started to roll out early Black Friday-worthy deals on Apple products, with their official early Black Friday sales starting weeks ahead of the actual day.
As of Nov. 4, that means we're seeing up to $100 off the iPad Air, up to $200 off the M3 MacBook Air, and one of the best prices we've seen on the AirPods Pro. While these deals can be found year-round, it can be harder to find multiple categories boasting great deals at the same time, making the early Black Friday season one of the best times to catch the Apple item on your list on sale, with less of the chaos of the actual shopping holiday.
iMac and MacBook deals ahead of Black Friday Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749.00 at AmazonIf you're interested in an ultra-fast M4 MacBook Pro, this probably isn't the deal for you. However, if you're looking for a laptop that can handle everyday tasks with ease, and you're tired of your old laptop sounding like it's about to blast off every time you have more than three tabs open, this M2 MacBook Air is a solid option. Sure, it's not the newest chipset, but it's still incredibly fast, especially if your main use for your laptop is browsing the web. At $749, you're still getting a MacBook that is by no means outdated, but still is firmly below $1,000.
More MacBook and Mac dealsMacBook Air
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $649 $899 (save $250)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $749 $999 (save $250)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $899 $1,099 (save $200)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $949 $1,199 (save $150)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,099.99 $1,299 (save $199.01 with on-page coupon)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,089 $1,299 (save $210)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,291 $1,499 (save $208)
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,399 $1,499 (save $100)
MacBook Pro
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,499 $1,799 (save $300)
Mac
Apple Mac mini (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $499 $599 (save $100)
Though Apple deals can be found year-round, the iPad Air usually only drops about $50, even during shopping holidays. Ahead of Black Friday, Amazon upped the ante by dropping this iPad down to $498, marking a new record-low for the tablet. We recommend the iPad Air as the best tablet for most people, thanks to its comparatively lower price point that makes it a solid option for casual users, and its M2 chip, 13-hour battery life, and display that makes it plenty functional for creatives.
More iPad dealsiPad (10th gen)
Apple iPad (WiFi, 64GB) — $297 $349 (save $52)
iPad Air
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB) — $498 $599 (save $101)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 256GB) — $596 $699 (save $103)
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB) — $691 $799 (save $108)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 512GB) — $790 $899 (save $109)
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M2, WiFi, 256GB) — $827 $899 (save $72)
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M2, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,011 $1,099 (save $88)
iPad Pro
Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $949 $999 (save $50)
Read more from Mashable about the Apple Watch Series 10.
'Tis the season for new record lows: Just two months after its release, the Series 10 has hit a new one. Granted, it's not the biggest markdown ever, but again, this smartwatch is only two months old. Plus, seeing it down to $355 gives us hope that we'll see more colorways down to the $349 as we near Black Friday, as we've seen historically after a fall Apple Watch release.
More Apple Watch dealsSeries 10
Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) — $355.28 $399 (save $43.72)
Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) — $402.99 $429 (save $26.01)
Series 9
Apple Watch Series 9 (45mm, GPS) — $329 $429 (save $100)
SE
Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) — $189 $249 (save $60)
Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS) — $219 $279 (save $60)
Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS + cellular) — $239 $299 (save $60)
Apple Watch SE (44mm, GPS + cellular) — $269 $329 (save $60)
Check out our full review of the AirPods Pro.
Whether you're a frequent flyer or someone who simply appreciates quality noise-cancelling headphones, we're betting you'd be a fan of the AirPods Pro. Though $189.99 isn't their lowest price ever — these earbuds dropped all the way to $168.99 over October Prime Day — it's still nearly $60 off earbuds that we think are worth it at full price (though they drop down in price to $199 enough that we recommend waiting to grab them on sale). Alongside top-notch ANC, you'll get six hours of battery life per charge, balanced sound, and of course, a seamless integration into the Apple ecosystem, making these earbuds some of our favorite headphones, period.
More AirPods dealsApple AirPods 4 (with Active Noise Cancellation) — $167.99 $179 (save $11.01)
Apple AirPods Max (Lightning) — $449 $549 (save $100)
Apple Pencil Pro — $91.99 $129 at Amazon (save $37.01)
TL;DR: Get a pro-level clean and fresher breath for the holidays with the ToothShower Sonic Toothbrush, on sale for just $19.99 (reg. $29).
The holidays are around the corner, and with treats galore — candy canes, cookie swaps, chocolate, oh my — fresh breath and strong pearly whites are more important than ever. Enter the ToothShower Sonic Toothbrush for just $19.99, a modern gadget that keeps your mouth feeling fresh and ready for all those holiday selfies and family dinners. This brush is designed to work wonders with sonic technology, giving your teeth a deep clean without harsh scrubbing.
Equipped with two replaceable brush heads, this toothbrush is ready for daily use to keep up with even the busiest routines. Its sonic action pulses at an impressive rate, helping lift plaque while keeping gum care in mind. Ideal for people who love a clean feeling after every brush, the sonic vibrations tackle hard-to-reach spots, keeping your whole mouth feeling fresh without the fuss.
The ToothShower Sonic Toothbrush is also super portable, making it a great travel buddy for those who are always on the move. It's an affordable way to give yourself — or a lucky friend — the gift of dental hygiene.
From holiday parties to everyday commutes, the ToothShower Sonic Toothbrush for $19.99 can keep you confidently flashing that clean, bright smile.
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Opens in a new window Credit: ToothShower ToothShower Sonic Toothbrush $19.99People might like Threads. Or, at least, they're willing to sign up for it — and use it.
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram and Threads, posted on Sunday night that Threads had reached 275 million monthly active users.
"A big thank you to everyone who’s helped us get this far. There’s a lot more to do, and plenty of things to fix, but there’s something exciting about this place. 🙏🏼," he posted.
SEE ALSO: Meta promises a fix to Threads' engagement bait problemThreads was launched last summer as people were fleeing Twitter in an exodus when Elon Musk bought the platform and rebranded it as X.
While Threads is seen as a Twitter/X replacement, the use cases aren't identical — and the numbers are pretty stark. In comparison, Musk, who owns X, posted in May that X has "600 million monthly active users, about half of which use the platform every day." It's unclear how true that is, and a report from the Financial Times shows that fewer people have used Musk's platform since he took control. Threads, on the other hand, has reportedly been rapidly growing.
SEE ALSO: Elon Musk's X sucks and I'm not leavingTL;DR: Get 15 bottles of red, white, or mixed wines for $69 and elevate any occasion with this affordable deal.
15-bottle wine bundle featuring red, white, or mixed options to suit your taste
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Great price for quality wine at less than $5 per bottle, ready to be delivered to your door (shipping not included)
Enjoy affordable and versatile wines with this delicious 15-bottle bundle from Swirl Wine Shop for only $69 (reg. $225).
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Opens in a new window Credit: Swirl Swirl Wine Shop - 15 Bottles of Red, White or Mixed Wines for just $69 (Shipping Not Included) $69.00TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 available for $79.97 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 everything look better, from flowcharts to floor plans. It’s the perfect tool for anyone who wants to whip up logical and aesthetically pleasing visuals without spending hours figuring out complicated design software. A lifetime license is on sale for $79.97 through November 21.
Visio comes with an extensive library of templates, covering everything from organizational 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 likes things to look organized, Visio’s ready-made designs help 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 a project 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 November 21, get a lifetime license to Microsoft Visio Professional 2024 for $79.97.
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Opens in a new window Credit: Retail King Microsoft Visio Professional 2024: Lifetime License for Windows $79.97A hot new hippo bombshell has entered the internet's virtual villa — and she's coming for Moo Deng's crown.
If that sentence sounds completely ridiculous, well, it's because it is. But Edinburgh Zoo has a baby pygmy hippo named Haggis, and the zoo is taking on Moo Deng, the viral hippo that captured the internet's heart over the past couple of months.
SEE ALSO: From Moo Deng to Pesto the Penguin, here are the cutest animals taking over our feedsThe Edinburgh Zoo threw some shade at Moo Deng in a tweet announcing Haggis' birth.
"Moo Deng? Who deng?" it wrote. "Introducing… Haggis [...] Otto and Gloria have welcomed an ADORABLE pygmy hippo calf! She is doing well, but we’ll be keeping the hippo house closed for the time being so that our expert keepers can keep a close eye on mum and baby at this sensitive time."
Tweet may have been deletedPersonally, I wonder why we must pit these two queens against one another. The world is big enough for two adorable pygmy hippo babies.
But Edinburgh Zoo, seemingly in an attempt to have Haggis to be the next viral animal, has leaned into the anti-Moo Deng bit. They made lots of jokes in their replies, and It even issued a Notes app apology, a nod to the common celebrity move after making a mistake.
Tweet may have been deletedThe move has seemingly worked. The original post about Haggis' birth has racked up 12,000 likes and 1 million video views in just six hours. Edinburgh Zoo might've called the beef off with Moo Deng, but perhaps Haggis will be a viral star after all.
TL;DR: This fast-charging Flexi Pro USB-C Cable is just $14.99 (reg. $24) and makes a terrific grab bag gift.
Need a Secret Santa or grab bag gift that’s practical, unique, and universally useful? The Flexi Pro USB-C to USB-C Soft-Touch Silicone Fast Charge Cable is here to be that for you.
With its tangle-free design and fast charging capability, this six-foot cable is ideal for anyone on your list who uses electronics. At just $14.99, it’s a thoughtful and affordable gift that anyone with a USB-C device will love.
Designed to keep up with the fast-paced lives of modern users, Flexi Pro combines durability with an extra touch of softness, all in a cable that bends without kinking. It’s crafted with a premium silicone coating that’s ten times stronger than standard cables yet still gentle to the touch and easy to handle.
It even holds its shape, so no more tugging or wrestling with stubborn cables. The Flexi Pro is ideal for home, travel, and work, making it a gift that’s sure to be used often.
This cable powers up devices with impressive speed. Supporting up to 60W USB-C Power Delivery, it can boost a device from 0 to 50 percent in just 25 minutes. It’s a true power player compatible with iPhones, Androids, tablets, and even some laptops.
And for those who love multitasking, Flexi Pro’s high-speed data sync at 480Mbps makes transferring files quick and efficient.
The extra-long 6-foot reach of Flexi Pro makes it easier for users to stay connected. And with an included silicone strap, it’s easier to keep organized in a bag or drawer. Packaged in reduced-plastic materials, Flexi Pro also has an eco-friendly appeal, adding an extra thoughtful touch to this perfect little gift.
Don't scramble for last-minute Secret Santa gifts or stocking stuffers.
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Opens in a new window Credit: HyperGear Flexi Pro USB-C to USB-C Soft-Touch Silicone Fast Charge Cable $14.99TL;DR: Get Windows 11 Pro for only $19.97 and enjoy a secure, stable OS that supports a wide range of hardware and software.
Looking for a tried-and-true operating system with solid compatibility, excellent performance, and premium security features—all without breaking the bank? Windows 11 Pro was made to deliver a seamless experience at the affordable price of $19.97 (regularly $199) through November 3.
This makes it a definite option for anyone who needs robust functionality without the steep learning curve and cost of the latest software. Windows 10 Pro is particularly valuable for those who rely on a range of compatible hardware and software and want the best balance of price, stability, and performance. Plus, its familiarity means you’ll feel right at home, even if it’s been a while since your last OS update.
Windows 11 Pro has a lot going for it beyond just its budget-friendly price point. With support for a broad array of hardware and legacy software, it’s ideal for anyone with older devices or specialized programs that might not work with newer systems.
And with its refined interface and Cortana integration, you can easily search and manage tasks with voice commands. Plus, with three-device activation, Windows 11 Pro offers terrific flexibility for business, remote work, or just making the most of home office setups.
This system’s stability, cost-effectiveness, and array of built-in security features—such as data encryption and remote desktop access—make it a fantastic option for users who prioritize functionality, simplicity, and peace of mind over flashier upgrades.
Upgrade to Windows 11 Pro for just $19.97 and access top-notch performance and familiarity without overspending. Take advantage of this limited-time offer to enjoy Microsoft’s proven operating system and make the most of your device’s potential.
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Opens in a new window Credit: SmartTrainingLab Microsoft Windows 11 Pro $19.97ChatGPT Search is here, challenging Google's dominance in the search engine realm.
Curious about whether ChatGPT Search can replace Google, a search engine that has captured nearly 90 percent of the market share? Well, there's a way to find out. How? Make the OpenAI tool your default search option.
How to make ChatGPT Search your default search engineTo make ChatGPT Search your default search engine, you'll need the Google Chrome browser to download an extension from the Chrome Web Store.
1. Go to ChatGPT Search's announcement page Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableClick on "Download Chrome Extension," which will lead you to ChatGPT Search's official Chrome Web Store page.
2. Click on "Add to Chrome" Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable 3. A pop-up window will appear Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableClick on "Add extension."
You'll also see another pop-up window that says, "ChatGPT Search has been added to Chrome."
3. Make sure ChatGPT Search is pinned to your 'Extensions' Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableClick on the puzzle-piece icon on the top-right corner (i.e., your Chrome extensions) and click on the "pin" next to ChatGPT Search, ensuring it turns blue.
4. Start searching Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableType in your query into the address bar in Google Chrome.
5. ChatGPT Search will populate your results Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableMake sure the blue globe icon is selected, which indicates ChatGPT Search is active.
In order to use ChatGPT Search, you must have a ChatGT Plus account. This subscription is priced at $20 per month.
To turn off ChatGPT Search as your default search engine, click on the ChatGPT Search icon in your Chrome Extensions bar and click on "Manage Extension" before switching off the "On" toggle.
GET 24 FREE GAMES: Prime members get free PC games every month! Claim November's lineup and start playing today.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Claim free games with Prime Gaming Get DealAmazon’s Prime membership comes with so many perks, from discounted fuel to free two-day shipping. But did you know it also includes free PC games each month? And the best part is once you claim a game, it's yours to keep, even if you cancel your membership.
SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day vs. Black Friday: When are the deals better?This month, Prime members can get their hands on 24 free games, including a mix of big-name titles like Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and Tomb Raider: Anniversary and more niche games.
How to claim your free Prime Gaming titlesIf you’re already a Prime member, all you have to do is go to gaming.amazon.com/home and click on the "Free Games" section. From there, click “claim game” and follow the on-screen instructions.
Most of these games have a time limit on the free claim, so you'll want to act quickly if you see something you want. And remember, once you claim it, it’s yours forever.
If you’re not a Prime member, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial and take advantage of the free games, Prime exclusive deals, and more. Just go to amazon.com/amazonprime and get started.
Credit: AmazonHere’s a breakdown of November's free PC game lineup:
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
Mafia: Definitive Edition
Dishonored: Definitive Edition
Duck Paradox
Close To The Sun
Disney Pixar Cars
Bang Bang Racing
Snakebird Complete
Ms. Holmes: The Case of the Dancing Men Collector’s Edition
Chasm: The Rift
House of Golf 2
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Blade of Darkness
Max: The Curse of Brotherhood
Overcooked: Gourmet Edition
Gloomy Tales: One-Way Ticket Collector’s Edition
Super Meat Boy
Moonscars
RIOT — Civil Unrest
Elite Dangerous
Sir Whoopass — Immortal Death
Jurassic World Evolution
Mystery Case Files: The Dalimar Legacy Collector’s Edition
Shogun Showdown
Prime members can also get free Luna games (Amazon’s cloud-based gaming service) this November, including:
Jackbox Party Pack 7
Saints Row: The Third — Remastered
Moving Out
Endling — Extinction is Forever
Infinite Minigolf
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition
Fallout New Vegas: Ultimate Edition
XDefiant
Fortnite
LEGO Fortnite
Rocket Racing
Fortnite Festival
Fortnite Battle Royale
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SAVE $22.02: As of Nov. 4, Final Fantasy XVI for PlayStation 5 is on sale for $24.97 at Walmart, down from its usual price of $46.99. That's a 49% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Walmart Final Fantasy XVI $24.97 at WalmartLooking for something new to play? You could grab one of the newest releases like Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Or you could look back a bit and dive into a game you might have missed in the recent past. Final Fantasy XVI is an excellent RPG that you may not have made time for, and now that it's up for grabs at a great price at Walmart, it might be a good candidate to dive into next.
As of Nov. 4, you can get Final Fantasy XVI on PlayStation 5 for $24.97 at Walmart. That's $22.02 off its normal price of $6.99 and a 49% discount. This deal is for a physical version of the game, not a digital code, so you'll have to wait for it to be shipped to you to play and you will need a PS5 with a disc drive.
This installment in the Final Fantasy series is a bit divisive, but that's part of what makes it interesting. Mashable reviewer Alex Perry urged us to "take it on its own merits," adding that it "doesn't always feel like Final Fantasy, and that's OK."
"I could easily spend all my time with FFXVI wondering why it’s not more like other, better games in the series, but that’d be a waste of energy," Perry wrote. "It’s not like those games because it’s not trying to be like those games. It has its own goals and ambitions, as it should. The core premise of Final Fantasy has always been that each game is unique and self-contained."
If you want something a little different from your pre-conceived notions of what Final Fantasy should be, grabbing this installment for just $25 is a good idea. It's fun to try new things, after all.
Olivia Rodrigo's latest iconic line might not be a song lyric, but it's resonating just as much.
In an interview posted by Netflix to promote her GUTS concert film, the singer shows off some of her favorite white tank tops she wore on tour. After holding up one that reads "Dump Him" — an homage to Brittney Spears — she says, "The biggest red flag... OK, this is a very oddly specific question that I ask guys on first dates. I always ask them if they think they would want to go to space. And if they say yes, I don't date them."
SEE ALSO: Social media feeds toxic fandoms. Is there a solution?"I just think that if you want to go to space, you're a little too full of yourself. I think it's just weird," Rodrigo continued.
The "love is embarrassing" singer's take stirred discourse after pop culture aggregator account Pop Crave shared it. One user posted a meme about how great earth enjoyers are. Another user wrote, "no, because any guy obsessed with space exploration is the worst guy you will ever meet. this prophetess...."
Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deletedBut the definitive response to Rodrigo was from Grimes, who wrote, "It's true. Only women should want to go to space." While Grimes seems to miss Rodrigo's point, she did date the definitive man who wants to go to space, Elon Musk, and he's definitely not good 4 u.
Tweet may have been deletedYet another Black Friday is quickly creeping up on us, with its arrival often bringing flashback's to last year's frantic shopping — including the items that you didn't end up buying, and then wished you had all year. If a robot vacuum didn't make the cut last year, let Black Friday 2024 be the time to finally treat yourself to a significantly shorter chore list.
After dealing with your current bumbling vacuum all year, there's no reason to wait until Nov. 29 to find an upgrade-worthy robot vacuum deal. At this point, "Black Friday" is basically code for "the entire month of November." Retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target have already announced their official Black Friday plans for the month, and tons of (unofficial) early robot vacuum deals at Amazon are already popping up. (More robot vacuums than I can count on one hand are cheaper the first week of November than they were in the weeks after October Prime Day.)
SEE ALSO: How to choose a robot vacuum in 2024: Consider these 5 features before buyingBelow, I'm tracking the robot vacuum deals live ahead of Black Friday. Deals are organized into two sections: robot vacuums that don't mop and robot vacuum and mop combos, with self-emptying docks noted when applicable. Within each category, all robot vacuum deals are ordered by price from cheapest to most premium.
This list will be updated weekly with new deals in the lead-up to Black Friday week, so check back frequently to see if the model you're eyeing drops. (Need help deciding which robot vacuum to buy? I have suggestions.)
Best robot vacuum deal ahead of Black Friday Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot Our pick: iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ $399.99 at AmazonThis nearly 50% off discount on the Roomba Combo j5+ is stellar on its face, but it looks like an even sweeter deal when compared to the current deal on the less-smart Roomba Combo i5+. As of Nov. 4, you can officially snag the Combo j5+ for $100 less than the Combo i5+.
Both models mop and require you to be home to manually click the water tank on, and both can map your home and avoid (or tackle) carpeted rooms on command. But there's one huge difference between the Combo i5 and Combo j5 that lead me to crown the Combo j5+ as the best mopping Roomba value: The j5 is the cheapest Roomba that uses iRobot's obstacle avoidance tech to avoid eating phone chargers or smearing pet waste if the vacuum finds an accident before you do. This capability, which I first experienced when testing the Combo j7+, is an absolute game changer if your previous gripe with robot vacuums was that you had to tidy up before sending them out to clean.
More robot vacuums (that don't mop) on saleIonvac SmartClean 2000 — $79.99 $129 (save $49.01)
Eufy L50 — $151.98 $199.99 (save $48.01)
Eufy L60 — $179.99 $279.99 (save $100)
Eufy L60 with self-empty station — $279.99 $398.99 (save $119 with on-page coupon)
Eufy X8 Pro with self-empty station — $349.99 $649.99 (save $300)
Shark IQ 2-in-1 RV2402 — $249 $449.99 (save $200.99)
Roborock Q7 Max — $239.99 $599.99 (save $360 with on-page coupon)
Roborock Q8 Max — $279.99 $399.99 (save $120 with on-page coupon)
iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ with self-empty station — $399.99 $729.99 (save $330)
Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 with XL self-empty station — $399.99 $699.99 (save $300)
Roborock S8 — $399.99 $749.99 (save $350 with on-page coupon)
Eufy Omni C20 self-empty station — $449.99 $599.99 (save $150)
Roborock Q8 Max+ with self-empty station — $459.99 $819.99 (save $360 with on-page coupon)
Roborock Q Revo S with self-empty station — $549.99 $799.99 (save $250)
Yeedi M12 Pro+ with self-empty station — $599.99 $999 (save $399.01 with on-page coupon)
Shark RV2820YE PowerDetect 2-in-1 with self-empty station — $649.99 $899.99 (save $250 with on-page coupon)
Narwal Freo with self-empty station — $699.99 $899.99 (save $200 with on-page coupon)
Eufy X10 Pro Omni with self-empty station — $699.99 $799.99 (save $100 with on-page coupon)
Shark AV2800ZE PowerDetect 2-in-1 with self-empty station — $739.99 $1,199.99 (save $460 with on-page coupon)
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