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Meta is throwing its hat into the AI search engine ring.

According to a report from The Information, Meta is working on an AI-powered search engine to power its Meta AI feature on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Currently, the Meta AI search function uses Google Search and Microsoft's Bing to surface real-time information about news, sports, and stocks. Meta also recently struck a deal with Reuters for providing news reports in Meta AI responses.

SEE ALSO: Meta is using your posts to train AI. It's not easy to opt out.

But Meta's reported development of its own search engine is an effort to rely less on its competitors' search engines, especially if the circumstances of the arrangements change. The rise of generative AI, plus a decrease in Google Search quality, has many users turning to platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity instead of traditional search engines. With Meta going all on its flagship Meta AI search function, the company hopes to get users searching on its apps, although some find the Meta AI search bar annoying and intrusive since it can't be turned off.

Meta's search engine team has reportedly been indexing sites and organizing them into databases for at least eight months. As previously reported, Meta quietly launched a web crawler in July to source information for its Meta AI training. This is similar to OpenAI's GPTBot, which scrapes the web for ChatGPT training data, and prompted many news sites to block the web crawler by adding a robots.txt line of code to its codebase. However, OpenAI and Anthropic were also found to have ignored the robots.txt block rule.

Ford is struggling to make money on battery-powered models while General Motors, which started more slowly, says it is getting close to that goal.

The U.S. government has tried to keep Chinese companies from obtaining certain advanced technologies, but concerns have been growing that some products may have been routed to Huawei.

Where to pre-order the new M4 and M4 Pro Mac Mini Apple Store Apple M4 and M4 Pro Mac Mini starting at $599 Preorder now

Apple's Mac Week didn't start and wrap up on a Monday, of course: The Tuesday (Oct. 29) of the event saw the arrival of the M4 and M4 Pro Mac Minis.

This drop was more anticlimactic than expected after Amazon leaked some specs a day early, but this major step up from the older M2 Minis is exciting nonetheless. Pre-orders for all configurations are live now at the Apple Store, with the 16GB Unified Memory and 256GB SSD M4 Mini going for $599, the 16GB Unified Memory and 512GB SSD M4 Mini going for $799, 24GB Unified Memory and 512GB SSD M4 Mini going for $999, and the 24GB Unified Memory and 512GB SSD M4 Mini Pro going for $1,399. All units officially come out on Nov. 8.

SEE ALSO: Apple just announced the M4 Apple iMac: Here's how to pre-order it

Just as we expected, these new versions of the Mini grew in power while shrinking in size. Now with dimensions of just 5 x 5, the cube-ish M4 Minis are essentially ridiculously-powerful desktops squeezed into an Apple TV 4K package. Despite losing physical space, the new M4 models absolutely school their predecessors in benchmark tests. We're talking up to 1.8 times faster CPU performance compared to the M2 (2.2 times over the M1).

SEE ALSO: Shop M2 and M3 MacBooks on sale before new models arrive

Those numbers are scaled up even further when "Pro" is added to the mix, partially thanks to the Pro's 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU (compared to 10 and 10 on the non-Pro M4 Mini). These marks will be particularly game-changing for those undertaking heavy projects in programs like Logic Pro, Motion, or Blender. The M4 Pro also wields not just one, but three Thunderbolt 5 port — a Mac first.

All M4 Minis also come with Apple Intelligence compatibility, opening up a world of possibilities with AI writing tools, image creation tools, and more, plus ChatGPT integration coming in December. The M4 Minis are also Apple's first carbon neutral Macs.

That's a wrap on a very Hollywood-themed Season 4 of Only Murders in the Building!

After 10 episodes of A-list cameos, stunt man shenanigans, and the highs and lows of showbiz, Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) finally caught Sazz's (Jane Lynch) killer. But in true Only Murders fashion, it's not long before another body drops, setting the stage for Season 5.

SEE ALSO: 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 finale hides Season 1 Easter egg

From catching our killer to theorizing about what comes next, let's break down that finale, spoilers and all.

Screenwriter Marshall P. Pope killed Sazz Pataki — but not for the reason you think

Like every season before it, Only Murders Season 4 is no stranger to red herrings. After all, the entire West Tower storyline ended up being an elaborate misdirect, while actors Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria's theory that that this murderer had been after our trio since Season 1 also turned out to be false. But in its penultimate episode, Only Murders Season 4 hit us with a softer red herring — one concerning Sazz's killer's motive.

At the very end of episode 9, "Escape from Planet Klongo," Charles, Oliver, and Mabel learned that Sazz's killer was none other than Marshall P. Pope (Jin Ha, Pachinko), the screenwriter of the in-the-works Only Murders movie.

Marshall, whose real name is Rex Bailey, was Sazz's stunt protégé — at least, he was until he burned director Ron Howard's eyebrows off in a stunt gone wrong on the unfinished film Project Ronkonkoma. Sazz blackballed him after that, replacing him with stuntman Glen Stubbins (Paul Rudd), which is why the Only Murders trio thinks Marshall murdered her. Turns out, his actual motive was to get away with stealing Sazz's screenplay for the Only Murders movie.

SEE ALSO: 'Only Murders in the Building' dropped an autobiographical Easter egg for Steve Martin and Martin Short Why did Marshall kill Sazz and Glen? Jin Ha in "Only Murders in the Building." Credit: Disney/Patrick Harbron

As Sazz tells us in voiceover at the start of the finale, decades of stunt work was taking a toll on her body, and she wanted to find another way to contribute to bringing stories to life. That's why she wrote the Only Murders script, centered on her "hero," Brazzos himself, Charles-Haden Savage. Sazz brought it to Marshall, hoping to get some pointers from the other aspiring screenwriter she knew. However, his jealousy over how good her script was prompted him to disparage it, then steal it and sell it to Bev Melon (Molly Shannon) as his own. His biggest crime really was plagiarism. Just kidding, it's still murder, but this is a close second.

From there, Sazz heads to New York to tell Charles about the movie she'd written. Again, nothing here about the Westies or their involvement with Dudenoff (Griffin Dunne), just good old-fashioned Hollywood drama.

SEE ALSO: Every single 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 end credits Easter egg

Sazz did write a Dudenoff subplot into her script though, which is how Marshall knew he could get into the West Tower of the Arconia and snipe her from Dudenoff's now sadly empty apartment. (His pitch-perfect aim is a result of a traumatic childhood of being forced to hunt by his father, the basis of his unsuccessful first script.) Once he shot Sazz, he made it to Charles's apartment by creeping along the window ledge going around the Arconia's courtyard. Being a physically fit stuntman who isn't afraid of heights sure has its perks! From there, he disposed of Sazz's body down the trash chute where the incinerator awaited, with the whole endeavor taking less than 12 minutes.

Later, when Marshall realized stuntman Glen Stubbins could identify him from their overlap on Project Ronkonkoma, he tried to take Glen out with the same sniping method during a promotional photoshoot — where he accidentally shot Galifianakis as well (both survived). With Glen on the mend in the hospital, Marshall went to his ward to finish the job, so the connection between his new identity and his old one would remain concealed.

In Mabel's apartment, Marshall confesses all of his crimes to Charles, Oliver, and Mabel before trying to kill them, but not so fast! In a reversal of Sazz's murder, Marshall gets shot through the window from Charles's apartment. The culprit? None other than Jan (Amy Ryan), who's been living in the Arconia's secret passageways for months and finally saw a chance to avenge her beloved Sazz (and simultaneously save her former beloved Charles).

Sure, the cops arrest her, but when has that stopped her before? You can bet this isn't the last we've seen of Jan. After all, she asserts that she and Charles are endgame. What is this, Riverdale?

Oliver and Loretta's wedding goes great — until we learn that doorman Lester is dead.

Thankfully, some less deadly love is in the air at the Arconia in the form of Oliver and Loretta's (Meryl Streep) marriage. It's a lovely affair, complete with Oliver's dog Winnie serving as ring-bearer and Loretta's son Dickie (Jeremy Shamos) and Oliver's son Will (Ryan Broussard) walking the bride down the aisle. The only downer is that Loretta is moving to New Zealand to shoot the rest of her TV show. She tells Oliver to stay in New York though, because when has their relationship ever been conventional? And how else to give Streep an easy out if she's not up to return for Season 5? (Although I'd love to see her come back.) Or, hear me out, the gang goes to New Zealand next season for a Lord of the Rings-themed mystery.

SEE ALSO: Mabel has no love story in 'Only Murders In the Building' Season 4, and it's quietly revolutionary

Aside from Loretta's moving announcement, the wedding goes off without a hitch. But after the celebration, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel discover the corpse of doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca) in the courtyard fountain, continuing the Arconia's streak as the deadliest building in New York.

Lester hasn't been around much this season, but he did pop up towards the start of the finale episode to tell Oliver and Charles an interesting anecdote. He tells them he got married in the courtyard too. He'd shared: "Middle of the night, with just the stars and the fountain as our witness. I think it's good luck!"

Sadly for Lester, his luck ran out. (Oliver even foreshadows his death in their brief encounter, complaining that, "All [Lester] does is let in murderers!") But perhaps Lester's description of the marriage ceremony is a clue for next season. Speaking of next season...

Who is Téa Leoni's Sofia Caccimelio? Selena Gomez and Martin Short in "Only Murders in the Building." Credit: Disney/Patrick Harbron

Another clue for what Only Murders Season 5 has in store is the arrival of the mysterious Sofia Caccimelio (Téa Leoni, Madam Secretary), whom Charles can only describe as a "dame."

As she tells Mabel and Charles, her husband Nicky was recently reported missing, as seen on news report playing on a hospital TV in episode 9. The report described Nicky as "the dry cleaning king of Brooklyn" and mentioned his ties to the Caputo crime family. Despite this, police say they don't suspect foul play. Sofia thinks otherwise, asking for Charles, Oliver, and Mabel's help find her missing man.

When Charles and Mabel tell Sofia they aren't private detectives and only investigate Arconia-related murders, Sofia drops a bomb on them: "What happened to Nicky has everything to do with this building." What new secrets does the Arconia have in store? And could Nicky's disappearance be linked to Lester's death?

We'll have to wait for Season 5 to find out.

Only Murders in the Building Season 4 is now streaming on Hulu.

SAVE $20: As of Oct. 29, get the Samsung Galaxy A15 smartphone for just $179.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 10%.

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$199.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal

If you're looking to buy a new smartphone for yourself or someone else right now, you don't have to stick to the latest and greatest models out there. Sure, a new iPhone or Samsung Galaxy device would be nice, but if you don't want to or can't afford to pay the hefty price tag that accompanies those phones, there are still some excellent options out there. And there's one that's a particularly good deal right now that can do the trick nicely over at Amazon.

As of Oct. 29, you can get the Samsung Galaxy A15 for just $179.99. That's $20 off its normal price of $199.99 and a 10% discount. The phone is unlocked, so it can be used with the carrier of your choice. This price applies to both the Black and Light Blue colors.

The Samsung Galaxy A15 is a great budget-priced phone that can still hold its own with many of its more expensive contemporaries, especially if you're already a big fan of the Android ecosystem. This model boasts a MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus processor, a 1080p 6.5-inch display that runs at a 90Hz refresh rate at up to 800 nits of brightness, and 4GB of onboard memory. Plus, it has a 50MP wide angle camera with a 13MP front-facing camera so you can snap like a regular shutterbug to your heart's content.

While the phone isn't as speedy as some of its competitors, for the price you get a reliable, hardy phone that Samsung is still providing updates for. It has a 5,000mAh battery that can last a full day per charge, it comes in two attractive colors, and it can handle just about any app you need, though you'll need to temper expectations when it comes to how powerful it is compared to the best and brightest Samsung models. Still, you could do much worse than this phone for under $200. It's well worth grabbing at this price, especially if you just need a new phone – and fast.

SAVE $100: The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer in Prussian Blue/Rich Copper is on sale at Dyson for just $329.99, down from the usual price of $429.99. That's a 23% discount.

Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Supersonic hair dryer (Prussian Blue/Rich Copper) $329.99 at Dyson
$429.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal

Some things in life are worth paying a bit more for. Comfortable shoes, a coat that'll last for years, that good organic chocolate, and a fancy morning coffee are all often worth the splurge. Dyson products almost always come with a price that makes them only reasonable if you're in the mood for such a splurge. But thanks to today's sale price, one of Dyson's most popular hair care tools is significantly marked down.

As of Oct. 29, the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer in Prussian Blue/Rich Copper is only $329.99 at Dyson, down from the list price of $429.99. That's a 23% discount and a savings of $100.

While the Supersonic is still at a premium price even with the discount, it's a really impressive hair dyer that could be great for some people. If you dry your hair daily and find it takes too long, the Supersonic can help speed things up. And if time is money, the premium price of the Supersonic might very well be worth it.

Dyson focuses on fast drying while protecting hair from heat damage. The Supersonic measures air temperature over 40 times per second, making sure the heat is regulated. The brand also mentions the Supersonic can help cut down on frizz and fly-aways, leaving you with smoother and shinier hair. When drying, you'll get four heat setting options, including a cold shot for setting your style.

The Supersonic comes with some extras too, like a presentation case, flyaway attachment, wide tooth comb attachment, diffuser, styling concentrator, and a gentle air attachment.

If you've had your eye on the premium Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, today's sale price will save you $100 as long as you opt for the Prussia Blue/Rich Copper colorway. While winter's cold and dry weather can often lead to less than prefect hair, the Dyson Supersonic might be a key to changing that up this year.

SAVE UP TO $500: This week is all about Macs. MacBooks are on sale at both Amazon and Best Buy. Find the M2 MacBook Air for just $699.99 and 30% savings or the M3 MacBook Air for $849.99 and 23% savings.

Best MacBook deals Best MacBook Deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699.99 at Amazon (Save $299.01) Get Deal Best MacBook Air Deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849.99 at Amazon (Save $249.01) Get Deal Best MacBook Pro Deal Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M3, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,999 at Best Buy (Save $500) Get Deal

Apple's Mac Week has kicked off with the announcement of a new iMac and Mac Mini. While MacBooks haven't gotten an announcement yet, we're eagerly waiting. Yes, sure we're excited about new tech, but we also know that makes way for older — but still fantastic models — getting a discount.

At Amazon and Best Buy, MacBook Air and Pro laptops have dipped in price. We're seeing discounts up to 30% off and MacBooks reach their lowest prices ever. If you're looking to upgrade your tech or do some very generous holiday shopping, now is the time to buy a MacBook.

Best MacBook Deal Opens in a new window Credit: MacBook Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699.99 at Amazon
$999.00 Save $299.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Even though we're eagerly awaiting MacBooks with the M4 chip, the M2 MacBook Air is an impressive device with a 19-hour battery life and plenty of processing power for your daily workload. Last week, we spotted a killer deal on the M2 MacBook Air. With an on-page coupon, the MacBook Air is down to $699.99, saving $299.01 for 30% off. Don't forget to snip the on-page coupon to get the full savings.

More MacBook deals

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $849.99 $1,099 (save $249.01)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $999 $1,299 (save $300)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,199 $1,499 (save $300)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,499 (save $150)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,699 $1,999 (save $300)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M3, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,999 $2,499 (save $500)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M3, 36GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,399 $2,899 (save $500)

On Tuesday, Apple officially announced the new Mac mini M4 and M4 Pro. And the rumors were true: Apple has made its small desktop computer even tinier – about the size of the Apple TV.

The Mac mini is the most affordable option for users who want a Mac computer. Since the debut of Apple's silicon chipset, and the subsequent release of the M1 Mac mini in late 2020, the Mac mini has also been an incredibly affordable option to those looking for a powerful computer.

Here's the new Mac mini M4 and M4 Pro

First up, the Mac mini's most attractive feature: the price. The even more powerful M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini models are still going to provide the most bang for your buck. Apple is keeping the $599 starting price for the base M4 model with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU.

And even better, Apple has finally dropped the base 8GB of memory from the Mac mini M4 lineup and that starting price now gets consumers 16GB of RAM, which is upgradable to 32GB. 

As for storage, the Mac mini M4 will continue to ship with 256GB for the base model and can be upgraded with up to 2TB of disk space. 

The front of the new Mac mini M4. Credit: Apple

The Mac mini M4 Pro model, however, can be upgraded even further. The Mac mini M4 Pro base model starts with a 12-Core CPU and 16-Core GPU as well as 24GB of memory and 512GB of storage at a price of $1,399. In addition to the upgraded base model memory, the new Mac mini M4 Pros can be maxed out to 64GB of RAM, which is double the amount of the previous Mac mini model and the new Mac mini M4 base models.

Apple has fit this all into its smallest computer yet as the redesigned Mac mini measures at 5 inches by 5 inches as opposed to the 7.75 inches by 7.75 inches dimensions of the previous model.

Apple says the new M4 chip has 2.5 times faster performance than the M1 Mac mini and is 20 times faster than the last Intel Mac mini, which came out in 2018.

The new M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini models replace the M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini configurations, which were released in January 2023. Apple skipped the M3 chipset for the Mac mini.

The tinier form factor on the redesigned Mac mini M4 and M4 Pro does mean some changes to the ports usually found on the computer. There are no more USB-A ports found on the new Mac mini M4 and M4 Pro.

However, previous owners of the Mac mini will be happy to see that Apple has finally moved some ports, two USB-C ports and a headphone jack, to the front of the device.

The back of the Mac mini M4 has three Thunderbolt 4 ports as well as HDMI and Ethernet ports. The Mac mini M4 Pro has the same ports in the back except the three Thunderbolt ports are upgraded to Thunderbolt 5. This basically gives the new Mac mini models the ability to connect to up to three displays at once.

The back of the new Mac mini M4. Credit: Apple

Also, if any Mac mini fans were hoping for some color options, it appears Apple is sticking solely with the silver colorway.

Apple announced the new Mac mini one day after it kicked off its week of new Macs announcements. These new Macs coincide with the launch of Apple's own branded AI, Apple Intelligence. While previous Silicon chip-powered Macs will be able to use Apple's AI features, the M4 chipset was made for Apple Intelligence so Apple is clearly hoping the two work in tandem to bring customers out for both. 

The new M4 iMac was unveiled by Apple to start the week off. The base model for the iMac, which comes with a built-in monitor, starts at $1,299, which makes the $599 Mac mini an alluring option for those who already have a computer screen at home.

On Monday evening, Amazon appeared to have accidentally leaked details of the new Mac mini M4 and M4 Pro when it uploaded a Mac comparison chart to its new iMac M4 product page. The image was promptly removed, but not before a number of social media users saved the image and shared it around the internet.

The new M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini models are available for pre-order now and will be available in stores on Nov. 8.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Oct. 29: OUR TOP PICK Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet $159.99 at Amazon (save $120) Get Deal BEST HEADPHONES DEAL Beats Solo 4 $99.99 at Amazon (save $99.96) Get Deal BEST NOISE-CANCELLING HEADPHONES DEAL Sony WH-1000XM5 $299.99 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal BEST SMART HOME DEAL Amazon Echo Show 5 with Energetic smart color bulb $49.99 at Amazon (save $53.99) Get Deal BEST TABLET DEAL OnePlus Pad (MediaTek Dimensity 9000, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) $340 at Amazon (save $139.99) Get Deal

Black Friday is officially one month away, but there's really no need to wait to start your holiday shopping. We're seeing prices drop to all-time lows at Amazon this week on some of our favorite products from our favorite brands — Apple, Sony, Beats, and even Amazon itself. If you're looking to save some money this season, you might as well start ticking off your list now.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on Oct. 29. Make sure to check out our picks from yesterday, Oct. 28, if you missed them. Plenty of those deals are still live as well — including a record-low M2 iPad Air.

Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet $159.99 at Amazon
$279.99 Save $120.00 Get Deal

Amazon's best iPad competitor and our favorite budget tablet, the Fire Max 11 is back at its record-low Prime Day price of $159.99. That's 43% in savings. As Mashable's reviewer noted, "The Amazon Fire Max 11 has a large, 11-inch display and is blazing fast, making it a good alternative to pricier tablets for streaming and games." It also features 8MP cameras that support 1080p video, an upgraded octa-core processor, WiFi 6 compatibility, and a 14-hour battery life.

Read our full review of the Fire Max 11.

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$199.95 Save $99.96 Get Deal

The Beats Solo 4, the latest addition in the Beats lineup, saw their biggest price drop to date on October Prime Day. Today, on this random Tuesday in October, they're back down to that record-low of $99.99. That's 50% in savings. While we wish the Solo 4s had noise cancellation, we're willing to overlook it at this price. They do improve upon the previous generation with upgraded drivers, rebalanced acoustics, an improved frequency response, and better battery life (about 50 hours).

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While we're partial to the Echo Show 8, its smaller sibling, the Echo Show 5 is still a great device. Plus, for a limited time, when you grab it on sale at Amazon for just $49.99, you'll get a free Energetic smart color bulb with it. That's 51% in savings for the bundle. Mashable reviewer SaVanna Shoemaker called it a "solid addition to the Amazon lineup," noting its improvements over the first generation, like a beefed up camera and new Alexa functions (i.e. motion-activated routines and home monitoring).

Read our full review of the Echo Show 5.

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If you're looking for a tablet, don't sleep on the OnePlus Pad. Mashable's Alex Perry reviewed it last year and called it "a slick, powerful machine" that "might be better than the iPad in a bunch of ways." Those ways include a bigger, superior display, more base storage, and a faster refresh rate. Usually $479.99, it's also competitively priced. As of Oct. 29, however, you can snag it on sale for just $340 — that's a 29% savings and a new record low.

Read our full review of the OnePlus Pad.

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The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are some of our favorites on the market. Mashable's Deputy Reviews Editor Miller Kern gave them a nearly perfect rating and a coveted Mashable Choice award. These babies offer impeccable sound quality, impressive noise cancellation, customizable sound, up to 30 hours of battery life, comfy ear cushions, and a "quick attention" mode that helps you hear boarding announcements or order a beverage on board a flight without shutting off your tunes completely. We wish they folded up into a convenient carrying case, but we can't always have it all. As of Oct. 29, you can grab them on sale for only $299.99 instead of $399.99. That's just $2 away from their lowest price on record.

Read our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5s.

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

SAVE UP TO $220: As of Oct. 29, multiple Dyson cordless vacuums have significant markdowns at Dyson's website, including the Dyson V12 Detect Slim at $429.99 and the Dyson V8 Absolute at $299.99 (both $220 off).

Dyson is getting in on the pre-Black Friday deals action just like all the other big retailers. It's just not officially calling it that.

In the midst of Walmart announcing its Black Friday plans on Oct. 28 and Best Buy doing the same the week prior, Dyson is also giving us a sneak peak as to what to expect this November with an unnamed, but not-so-casual sale on several cordless Dysons. While Dyson doesn't shy away from dropping prices on its vacuums whenever throughout the year, these discounts are more intense than we're used to seeing on any random sale day, making them feel like a true nod to the upcoming holiday season.

SEE ALSO: Why Eufy's X10 Pro Omni is the most surprising robot vacuum I've tested all year

For instance, both the Dyson V12 Detect Slim and Dyson V8 Absolute are just $20 or $30 from last year's Black Friday prices, and the V15 Detect Submarine Absolute (the one that mops) being on sale at all is a rarity in itself. Unless you really want to wait and see if you can save a few more bucks come Black Friday, we say make the investment now and enjoy your new Dyson for an extra month.

Best Dyson vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Our pick: Dyson V12 Detect Slim $429.99 at Dyson
$549.99 Save $120.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The cheapest way to bring Dyson's iconic dust-highlighting laser technology home is through the V12 Detect Slim. And yes, the laser is worth the extra coin over the $299.99 V8 — hands down.

The V12 Detect Slim has been my ride or die since it first graced the floors of my apartment two years ago, and I'll recommend it to anyone who asks which Dyson (or which cordless vacuum at all) they should get. This is almost fully due to the impact of that laser I just hyped up, which illuminates tiny crumbs, fur, and specks of dust that the naked eye may not pick up on, but that your bare feet or allergies might. The laser is such a comfort that I actually use it in my robot vacuum testing to see what a botvac may have left behind after a cleaning run.

SEE ALSO: Shark vs. Dyson: Which cordless vacuum should you get?

The included attachments are also noteworthy, namely the mini motorized tool that is absolutely crucial in keeping up with furniture or carseats that pets sit on. If you're comparing the V12 Detect Slim to a Shark cordless vacuum in a similar price range, just know that I'd personally choose this attachment (which Shark makes you buy separately) over Shark's self-empty dock.

More Dyson vacuums on sale

• Dyson V7 Advanced — $259.99 $399.99 (save $140)

• Dyson V8 Absolute — $299.99 $519.99 (save $220)

• Dyson V15s Detect Submarine Absolute — $749.99 $949.99 (save $200)

Only Murders in the Building Season 4 threw everything it had at the murder wall, with red herrings, twists, and wild cameos aplenty. Easter eggs are the name of the game in this show, and in the season finale, there was a teeny, tiny throwback to Season 1 hidden in the dialogue.

Consider this your spoiler warning.

SEE ALSO: 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 ending explained: Who killed Sazz and why?

By the end of the episode, the killer has been revealed, allowing Mabel (Selena Gomez), Oliver (Martin Short), and Charles (Steve Martin) to get back to finishing the Only Murders in the Building Movie — now with a great script written by the late Sazz (Jane Lynch).

Cut to the Hollywood actors hired to play the core three — Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy, and Zach Galifianakis — filming a scene in Charles' apartment, as their real counterparts watch on.

The neat thing is, they're actually performing a scene from Only Murders in the Building Season 1, episode 4, "The Sting."

During their first-ever investigation of the murder of Tim Kono, Charles is falling for Arconia neighbor and bassoonist Jan Bellows (Amy Ryan). About to go on their first date, he asks his friends for advice on whether it's the right time for romance considering someone was murdered in the building.

"Isn't it insulting to flirt now?" asks Charles.

"Oh, who the hell knows? Suddenly it's rude to tell a secretary she looks pretty in a pair of slacks," replies Oliver.

"Nope," responds Mabel. "No to that whole sentence."

"Compliment her purse," suggests Oliver. "If it isn't on their body you can like it."

"No, again, to every word that's coming out of your mouth," says Mabel, who then turns to Charles. "I'm glad you're doing this. Being alone in life is making you a little weird."

As Longoria, Levy, and Galifianakis perform the lines, the real Mabel, Charles, and Oliver stand with Sazz's script in hand, watching the whole scene flow the way it should have — written by their friend.

Only Murders in the Building is now streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in the UK.

SAVE UP TO 33%: Best Buy's daily deals on Oct. 29 are all about Sony, saving you up to 33% on Sony TVs, headphones, speakers, earbuds, and more.

Top Sony deals at Best Buy Best Sony TV deal Sony 55-inch Bravia X90L 4K Smart TV $899.99 at Best Buy (save $270) Get Deal Best Sony headphones deal Sony WH1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones $299.99 at Best Buy (save $100) Get Deal Best Sony earbuds deal Sony WF-C700N noise-cancelling earbuds $79.99 at Best Buy (save $40) Get Deal

If you're a fan of Sony tech products, you'll love today's deals at Best Buy. Each day, the mega retailers puts several items at a discounted price, valid only until 11:59 p.m. CT. The deals on Oct. 29 are all about Sony, offering sales on Sony TVs, headphones, earbuds, receivers, speakers, and more. The selection means you could head into football season with a snazzy new TV and speaker system. Or head into winter with some new headphones for keeping busy with new shows and audiobooks. Here are some of our favorites from Best Buy's Sony sale today:

Best Sony TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Our pick: Sony 55-inch Bravia X90L 4K Smart TV $899.99 at Best Buy
$1,169.99 Save $270.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If your bedroom or living room TV could use an upgrade, the Sony 55-inch Bravia X90L 4K Smart TV is up for the task. With full array local dimming, you'll be in for great contrast and more lifelike images. Sony uses a Cognitive Processor XR in the TV and a contrast booster for getting a better range of colors. This model comes with Google TV which means you'll have access to all your favorite streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ conveniently all in one place. It also works well with AirPlay so you can share pictures and videos from your iPhone directly to your TV.

Best Sony headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Our pick: Sony WH1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones $299.99 at Best Buy
$399.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal Why we like it

On the list of Mashable's top headphones of 2024, the Sony WH-1000XM5 earn the top spot for the best sound-first headphones. The latest flagship Sony headphones are perfect for those who truly care about music quality. Mashable shopping reporter Bethany Allard mentions the Sony headphones "deliver top-notch ANC and audiophile-level sound quality, with a hefty 30-hour battery life."

Keep in mind these aren't water-resistant so they're probably not the best pair for taking to the gym.

Best Sony earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Our pick: Sony WF-C700N noise-cancelling earbuds $79.99 at Best Buy
$119.99 Save $40.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're looking for earbuds that don't cost over $100, check out today's sale on the Sony WF-C700N noise-cancelling earbuds. Instead of the list price of $119.99, they're on sale at Best Buy for $79.99 which means you'll be saving $40. The wireless earbuds are great if you're hoping to block out some background noise with earbuds that are actually comfortable to wear all day. With the included case, you can get up to 15 hours of battery life. The earbuds can also pair with two devices at once through Bluetooth.

More Sony deals at Best Buy today

• Sony Bluetooth Wireless Neckband Speaker — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50)

• Sony Bluetooth Stereo Turntable — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)

• Sony HT S400 Soundbar with wireless subwoofer — $219.99 $299.99 (save $80)

• Sony XV500 X-Series Wireless Party Speaker — $249.99 $399.99 (save $150)

There's a new Apple Magic Mouse — and not everyone is happy about it.

Apple updated its mouse this week, selling a new $99 version that has precisely one major difference: it can be charged via USB-C now instead of Lightning. That should be met with universal praise, or at least one would think that.

Instead, however, the internet is pissed off because Apple changed the port, but kept the port's location on the underside of the mouse. This means you still can't charge the mouse while using it.

New Magic Mouse from Apple Credit: Seregam/Shutterstock.com/Apple

Here are just a few things social media users had to say about this.

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Of course, there were people defending the decision, too. The claim being made is that, on a practical level, this usually means leaving the mouse to charge for half an hour once every few months.

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Of course, there are other things to dislike about the Magic Mouse as well. Its lack of buttons is a big deal for a lot of folks, too. But Apple had a real chance to change the one thing most people hate about it — and didn't.

SAVE $7.96: As of Oct. 29, get The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom for Nintendo Switch for $49.99 at Woot. That's a discount of 18%.

Opens in a new window Credit: Woot The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom $49.99 at Woot
$57.95 Save $7.96 Get Deal

The Legend of Zelda is an enduring adventure series that's been around since the days of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). Usually, you take on the mantle of Link, the Hero of Time and work to rescue the beautiful Princess Zelda and the kingdom of Hyrule. But for so long, fans have asked to swap the roles and give Zelda a chance at being the hero for once. That actually happened this year, when The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom made its Switch debut. And if you haven't had a chance to experience it yet, now's a great time since it's on sale.

As of Oct. 29, you can get The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom for $49.99 at Woot. That's $7.96 off its normal price and a discount of 18%. This is the physical edition, so it'll have to be shipped to you, and it's a Nintendo Switch exclusive.

In this adventure, you take on the role of Zelda as she creates "echoes" of monsters and items she meets along her adventure to save Link and the kingdom. The Tri Rod, given to her by a fair named Tri, is her way to interact with the world as it can summon multiple monsters and copies of items. She can also use the action "Bond" to tie objects to her and move with her. Of course, she can also fight with a sword that gives her the daring new Swordfighter form. She's got everything she needs at her disposal to bring Link back, which will likely be a refreshing change of pace for players who have been asking to step into her shoes for some time.

Mashable reviewer Alex Perry praised its "old-school structure with new ideas" and "creative puzzle-solving" as well as its art style and great soundtrack: "Its aesthetic and music are endearing, the echo system creates tons of really clever puzzle solutions, and it harkens back to old Zelda games without abandoning what makes the newer ones special."

Grab yours now at a discount and jump in or hang on to a copy to give as a holiday gift to someone who may not have any idea Zelda finally took over the spotlight.

SAVE UP TO $467: NordVPN's Black Friday sale has officially kicked off. Save 74% and get three months free on two-year plans. Get NordVPN's Ultimate plan for $159.03, which covers 27 months. That's 74% off, saving you $467.10.

Opens in a new window Credit: NordVPN NordVPN $159.03 at NordVPN
$626.13 Save $467.10 Get Deal

We know that it's still October, but Black Friday deals are kicking off. It's going to be a long holiday season. Thanksgiving falls at the very end of November, so you have to wait until November 29 for Black Friday to officially arrive. Walmart is hosting an entire month of deals so you can shop all month long. Meanwhile, other brands are just kicking off their Black Friday sale a whole month in advanced. NordVPN is part of the early sale crowd, launching some major savings on their services.

Among the services we've tested, NordVPN is the best premium option. While it has far more than the average VPN user needs, users who want maximum customization will relish all that it has to offer including a password manager, ad blocker, and anti-malware protection. It starts with three tiers of plans: Basic, Plus, and Ultimate. You can subscribe monthly or on a one- or two-year plan. Monthly plans are rather expensive, but users can sign-up for yearly subscriptions at a discount.

And those yearly plans are even better during Black Friday. NordVPN is offering 74% off two-year plans plus three months free. That covers you for 27-months of service. Deals are available on all three levels of plan. Basic plans are down to $80.73, while Plus is just $105.03, and Ultimate is $159.03. If you're not quite ready to commit to two years, one-year plans are also on sale for 63% off but don't worry — you still get three months free.

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UNDER $20: As of Oct. 29, Target is offering a way to make a full Thanksgiving meal for under $20. This offer includes a turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, potatoes, gravy, cream of mushroom soup, and green beans.

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'Tis the season of savings, as a wide range of retailers are showing off their best deals in the lead-up to the holidays.

Target is offering something a little different to help with Thanksgiving meal prep. If you're looking to save some cash before cooking up the big holiday meal, you can score everything you need for under $20 with Target.

With this deal, you can pick up all the necessities to make a meal for up to four people. Included in the offer is a 10-pound turkey, potatoes, a can of cranberry sauce, stuffing, gravy, cream of mushroom soup, and green beans. Considering how pricey the holidays can be between stocking up on food and buying gifts, this is an excellent little deal to jump on to save some cash.

Not to mention, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday coming up, there's no better time to save up a little extra cash to spend on any deals you find during those events. Target will be offering quite the selection as well, if last year's sale is anything to go off. A lot of these deals will kick in fairly early, too, as last year's big Black Friday sale event at Target started on Oct. 29 and ran all the way through to Black Friday.

They're not the only retailer starting up early, either. Best Buy has already revealed when it's starting up its Black Friday sales, and there's sure to be other retailers that join in early alongside them. We'll keep you updated on all of their best deals and more in the lead-up to the Black Friday sale event.

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