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The iPhone Duo doesn't officially come out until tomorrow, but on the Bloomberg "Power On" podcast, Apple oracle Mark Gurman is already reporting on the iPhone Duo 2 and the iPhone Duo 3.
Early reviews for the iPhone Duo are out now (Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder said in his Duo review that it's the "most interesting iPhone since the first one"), and some reviewers have complained about its reliance on Touch ID. Many iOS users have gotten used to Face ID in recent years, but the Duo uses a Touch ID fingerprint sensor instead.
But according to Gurman, Bloomberg's consumer technology managing editor, prototypes of the iPhone Duo 2 with an under-display FaceID sensor are already circulating inside Apple.
"I’m told there are iPhone Duo 2 prototypes at Apple already that have an under-display Face ID sensor and camera on the outside screen, so that is something we could see," Gurman said on his "Power On" podcast. "So, I would anticipate this Touch ID to Face ID thing is fixed by the first update or the second update, so in the next two to three years or so."
Gurman reports that Apple is experimenting with an under-display Face ID sensor and camera for the Duo, which would be placed on the outer display. He said this is one of "a few different features that Apple is already looking at for the iPhone Duo 2 and the iPhone Duo 3."
Gurman has an impeccable track record when it comes to Apple scoops, and it sounds like Apple is already working on fixes for some of the issues early reviewers experienced with the new foldable.
"Perhaps the biggest issue for me was the lack of Face ID, which was replaced by Touch ID on the side button," Schroeder wrote in Mashable's iPhone Duo review. "The Touch ID works well, but you do need to navigate your finger to it often, and having the phone simply recognize your face as it does on other iPhones would be easier."
The iPhone Duo is available for preorder now and is set to be released on Friday, Oct. 23.
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Your next Heated Rivalry rewatch could use a bigger screen. And an audience of people who are equally normal about Shane and Ilya.
Regal is bringing all six episodes of the hockey romance to theaters this November, with screenings running Nov. 6–30. The event will play at more than 650 theaters nationwide, including over 275 Regal locations, plus participating AMC, Cinemark, and other theaters, according to a press release.
That doesn't mean committing to the entire season in one sitting. Episodes will screen in pairs, with tickets priced at $9.99 per screening at Regal. Here's how the season breaks down:
Episodes 1 and 2: "Rookies" and "Olympians"
Episodes 3 and 4: "Hunter" and "Rose"
Episodes 5 and 6: "I’ll Believe in Anything" and "The Cottage"
Yes, that means you can experience the cottage with a room full of fellow fans. Plan your emotional recovery accordingly.
The cottage on the big screen? Say less! Credit: Screenshot: RegalCreated by Jacob Tierney and based on Rachel Reid's series of books, Heated Rivalry follows rival hockey players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie), whose relationship gets considerably more complicated than their competition on the ice. The theatrical run arrives nearly a year after the show's premiere, with Season 2 expected in 2027.
Fans didn’t just fall for Shane and Ilya — they showed up in the millions. Since premiering on Nov. 28, 2025, Heated Rivalry has turned its hockey romance into a streaming hit. By February, the series was averaging 13 million global viewers per episode, making it HBO Max's biggest first-run acquired scripted series, according to Warner Bros. Discovery. Its breakout stars have had a busy year, too: Storrie earned his first Emmy nomination for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series for hosting Saturday Night Live. The theatrical run arrives nearly a year after the show's debut, with Season 2 expected in 2027.
SEE ALSO: Connor Storrie's Emmy nod delights 'Heated Rivalry' fans"When a series connects with audiences the way Heated Rivalry has, we look for ways to bring it to the big screen and give fans a reason to experience it together," Brooks LeBoeuf, Regal's senior vice president of U.S. content, said in the release.
The event joins a growing push to turn TV viewing into a night at the movies. Netflix brought the Stranger Things series finale to theaters on New Year's Eve, while Bravo held an advance screening of the Summer House Season 10 reunion at a New York AMC in May. And HBO Max also partnered with Alamo Drafthouse for early screenings of The Pitt’s Season 2 finale in April.
For Heated Rivalry fans who've already memorized the episodes, there's a little extra incentive to leave the couch. Regal screenings will include welcome content from the cast and directors, while participating locations will serve two themed cocktails: Summer in Montreal and Russians Don't Blush.
Advance tickets are available through Regal's website, its mobile app, and theater box offices and kiosks. Check your local listings for screening dates and episode pairs before booking.
The invitation to the cottage now comes with reserved seating.
Walmart isn't waiting around for late November, and its early Black Friday sale is already live with actual price cuts on tech, home gear, and big-ticket appliances.
To help you skip the fluff, we've sifted through the noise, checked price histories, and compared offer details against competitors like Amazon and Target. We've rounded up the early Walmart Black Friday deals that are actually worth your money, including big markdowns on Apple gear, Dyson vacuums, and OLED TVs.
SEE ALSO: It's Black Friday again — here's how to use a Visa gift card to shopBelow are the best offers you can grab right now. Take a look below and score them before the stock runs out or prices creep back up.
Best Walmart Black Friday TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 65" C6 Series 4K UHD OLED AI Smart TV $1,399.99 at WalmartLG's C-Series is our top OLED pick for a reason, and the 65-inch C6 delivers near-zero blooming, vivid colors, and incredible dark-room contrast that turns movie nights into a theater experience. It's equally built for modern gaming, boasting a 165Hz refresh rate and a lightning-fast 0.1ms response time across four HDMI 2.1 ports. Scoring one of the best 65-inch displays on the market at a steep $1,300 discount makes this a standout early Black Friday grab.
More early Black Friday TV deals at Walmart43 inchesSamsung 43-Inch U8000H Series Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV — $198 $228 (save $30)
LG 43-Inch UA7500ZUA 4K UHD Smart TV — $228 $258 (save $30)
TCL 55-Inch Q6LR Series QLED 4K Smart Roku TV — $298 $399.99 (save $101)
Samsung 65-Inch M70HB Series Mini LED 4K Smart TV — $428 $477.99 (save $49.99)
TCL 65-Inch QM6K Series QD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV — $648 $799.99 (save $151.99)
TCL 75-Inch QM51L Series QD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV — $698 $899.99 (save $201.99)
TCL 75-Inch QM7L Series SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV — $1,198 $1,298 (save $100)
TCL 85-Inch QM7L Series SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV — $1,498 $1,698 (save $200)
A crisp QHD resolution (1440p) looks razor-sharp on a 27-inch display, giving you almost double the pixel density of standard 1080p without crushing your GPU's frame rates. Samsung’s Odyssey G55C pairs that visual clarity with a tight 1000R curve that comfortably wraps around your vision for deep immersion. Add in a fluid 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and AMD FreeSync to eliminate screen tearing, and it’s a high-performance gaming monitor built for smooth, competitive desktop setups.
More early Black Friday gaming deals at WalmartMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller, Carbon Black — $49.99 $64 (save $14.51)
Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle — $511.88 $564.80 (save $52.92)
The MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip is the Apple laptop we recommend for creatives. It has excellent battery life, a keyboard we love to use, ports-a-plenty, and a premium haptic keypad. Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel explained, "It's worth the splurge for artists, content creators, developers, AI enthusiasts, and other professionals with consistently demanding workloads. (It's also the best MacBook for gaming, relatively speaking.)"
Keep in mind this Walmart deal is from a third-party seller with good reviews. If you're only after 16GB memory, head to Amazon to get the MacBook Pro on sale for $1,837.
More Black Friday laptop deals at WalmartAcer Nitro V (Intel Core 5, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD) — $1,249 $1,399 (save $150)
MSI Crosshair 16 HX (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD) — $1,249 $1,999 (save $750)
Asus ROG Strix G16 (AMD Ryzen 9, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,399 $1,999 (save $400)
Ninja makes some of Mashable's favorite kitchen appliances. If you could use a new blender before the holidays start, the Ninja Professional Plus Duo is on sale for just $99. The pitcher holds a generous 72 ounces for whipping up a smooth soup, smoothies, or a batch of frozen margaritas. The Ninja blender bundle also includes a single-serving cup for taking drinks on the go.
More Black Friday kitchen dealsKeurig K-Express Essentials Plus — $67.95 $79 (save $11.05)
Ninja Creami — $149 $169 (save $20)
Ninja Slushi Frozen Drink Machine (72 oz) — $199 $299 (save $100)
Without spending big dollars, equip your home with the convenience of a robot vacuum and mop before holiday guests arrive. The Dreame C30 Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop has 19,000 Pa suction power, and it self-empties debris into the charging dock. Plus, you can control the vacuum via the app and send the robot off on a cleaning mission while you run holiday prep errands.
More Black Friday vacuum deals at WalmartBissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner — $74.62 $101.97 (save $27.35)
ONSON 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum — $87.39 $178.88 (save $91.49)
iRobot Roomba 1010 — $158 $198 (save $40)
Tineco iFloor 5 — $184.99 $499.99 (save $315)
Dyson Big Ball Turbinehead Canister Vacuum — $199.99 $379.99 (save $180)
Roborock Q10 X5+ — $249.99 $499.99 (save $250)
Roborock QV 35S 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum — $459.99 $749.99 (save $290)
Tineco FloorWasher Switch Pet 7 — $499.99 $899.99 (save $400)
This is the time of year to snag Advent calendars while they're 1) on sale and 2) still in stock. This Lego Disney Princess Advent Calendar set comes with tons of mini figures and toys Disney princess fans will love. All the favorites are included, like Cinderella, Mulan, Ariel, and even Moana.
Best smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) $379 at WalmartThe Apple Watch Series 11 is Mashable's top pick for an Apple fitness tracker. Its improved battery life, exceptional comfort, and scratch-resistant face all make it a worthwhile buy if you're in the Apple ecosystem.
The ending of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 might be even more ambiguous than its predecessor. And according to writer and showrunner Bartosz Sztybor, that's exactly what the creative team intended.
"We had a lot of conversation. There were a lot of endings," Sztybor told Mashable about the nearly two years spent developing the season. Ultimately, they arrived at a conclusion he described as "very ambiguous, even more ambiguous than the ending in the first season. But also somehow hopeful."
SEE ALSO: 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2' review: A beautiful reminder of what makes us humanThat ambiguity is especially apparent in D's final moments. After spending years pursuing revenge for the destruction of his clan, the Nomad rides off with Capri, a chip containing digitized human consciousnesses, toward an orbital space station, seemingly sacrificing himself to keep her out of Arasaka's hands.
But does he actually die? And why does his ending feel so hopeful?
Major spoilers for the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 finale follow.
What really happens to D and Capri at the end of Edgerunners 2?D has spent years hunting the people responsible for killing his clan, only to discover that they're already dead. Worse, he learns that his clan was targeted because of him. His unusual tolerance for cyberware made him a potential host for Capri, part of an Arasaka experiment that also identified David Martinez and Talia as possible candidates.
Suddenly, the revenge that has defined D's entire existence is impossible. "I think we started with this idea that what would happen [if] your whole personality is based on that revenge thing," Sztybor explained. "And suddenly you see that, oh shit, I didn't fulfill my journey. So, what now?"
Omi, the only surviving member of D's clan, puts it more simply: "You should have followed your own path. You should have lived your own life, David."
D has spent so long living for revenge that he's forgotten how to live for himself. But his relationship with Capri changes something. Despite existing as digitized human consciousnesses stored on a chip, Capri is curious, playful, and eager to experience the world. She also has little patience for D's obsession.
"Why is everyone so obsessed with getting revenge anyway? Is getting revenge, like, fun?" she asks while controlling Talia's body.
The surprisingly simple question cuts to the heart of D's story. Revenge has given him a reason to keep going, but it hasn't made him happy.
After years spent seeking revenge for his fallen clan, D finds an unexpected sense of freedom in his relationship with Capri. Credit: NetflixCapri, on the other hand, does. For the first time in years, D seems to be having fun. His time with her offers a reprieve from the nightmares that have haunted him since his clan's destruction, and there's something almost intoxicating about that relief. Their relationship can even be read through the lens of addiction, with its initial rush of euphoria and the danger of becoming consumed by the thing that makes you feel good. In Capri, D seems to rediscover a part of himself that existed before his life became defined by trauma.
It's not hard to understand why he'd become so attached to her. His revenge has reached a dead end, and his actions have left him with few options in Night City. But with Capri, he gets to experience something he thought he'd lost. And in keeping her out of Arasaka's hands, he offers Capri a chance at freedom, too.
Their final rampage is violent, reckless, and, in its own twisted way, almost joyful. D isn't suddenly a hero, and his decision to take Capri toward the orbital space station may ultimately cost him his life. The series leaves their fate uncertain, but there's something liberating about those final moments. For once, he's no longer acting out of anger toward the people who destroyed his past. He's doing something because he wants to.
And in his final recording for Roman, D smiles. It's the very expression Roman has spent the season trying to capture on camera. After everything D has endured, that small moment of happiness feels like its own kind of resolution.
Talia's fate raises questions about what it means to truly live.Talia's story explores a different side of that same idea. Born with a terminal illness, the teenager has spent much of her life having her failing body parts replaced with cyberware, all in an effort to prolong her life. But those decisions were made by her parents, not Talia herself. And throughout the season, she tries to escape their control, adding even more chrome to her body in an attempt to reclaim the autonomy she's never really had.
It's what makes cyberpunk fiction feel so relevant. Beneath all the futuristic technology is a very real conversation about medical intervention, bodily autonomy, and the difference between keeping someone alive and allowing them to actually live.
When her mother seeks a treatment that would remove the cyberware from her body to extend the time she has left, Talia protests, "I wanted to die beautiful."
With her time running out, Talia fights to reclaim control over her own body and decide how she wants to live. Credit: NetflixAnd that's what makes her friendship with Roman so meaningful. With him, Talia gets to experience something resembling an ordinary teenage life. She makes a friend closer to her own age. They go to the movies. It's such a mundane thing to do, especially in Night City, where so much of life is defined by violence and survival. But for Talia, those moments are precious because they're hers.
In the finale, Talia tells Roman that seeing herself through his camera made her feel beautiful. "You are beautiful," he replies.
It's a small exchange, but it brings her story full circle. After spending so much of her life having other people decide what her body should look like and how long she should live, Talia finally gets to see herself through the eyes of someone who appreciates her exactly as she is.
Her condition is irreversible. But when she leaves with Weak, she's finally making a choice about how she wants to spend whatever time she has left.
Weak finds a new purpose in protecting Talia.Weak has spent much of the season trying to protect Talia after her mother tells him that he's her biological father. But Talia's father later claims that story was a manipulation, leaving the truth uncertain.
By the finale, however, their biological relationship matters less than the one they've formed.
Once a legendary edgerunner known as King, Weak finds a new purpose in protecting Talia, regardless of whether they're biologically related. Credit: NetflixOnce a legendary edgerunner known as King, Weak has spent years living in the shadow of his former glory. His relationship with Talia gives him something meaningful to care about beyond his own reputation.
And despite knowing that he can't save her, he chooses to stay. "Come on, let's live!" he tells Talia as they drive away. Weak can't promise her a cure or a long future. But he can give her the freedom to spend the rest of her life on her own terms. And in choosing to be there for her, he finds something worth living for, too.
Roman's final moments reveal why the ending is so hopeful.Before leaving with Weak, Talia shares a tearful goodbye with Roman, the young aspiring filmmaker whose analog camera has documented much of the season's events. Along the way, he's captured something more personal, too: the lives of a group of misfits whose stories might otherwise have been lost to Night City.
"Roman, we'll see each other again. I know it," she tells him. "For now, you just keep that camera rolling, and you can come show me what you've made. Scroll something so great, it will make all this stuff feel small."
Her words echo D's own farewell to Roman: "This is the high point of my story, not yours. You still have a lot ahead of you."
Both characters, whose futures have become so uncertain, encourage Roman to imagine something bigger for himself.
Armed with an analog camera, aspiring filmmaker Roman captures the lives of Night City's misfits and gives them something to be remembered by. Credit: NetflixSztybor described Roman as "the only perfectly innocent character" in the violent world of Night City. While the first Edgerunners was, in his words, "a story about the end of innocence," Roman's presence helped the creative team arrive at a more hopeful conclusion for the second season. Roman's love of filmmaking became central to that decision. Roman has witnessed terrible things, but those experiences haven't extinguished his desire to create.
After Talia and Weak drive away, he looks at his camera, smiles, and takes off running with an exuberant yell.
The series then closes on a flickering space station in the sky, an image evoking D and Capri's final journey without confirming their fate.
That's the beauty of Edgerunners 2's ambiguous ending. We don't know whether D and Capri survive, how much time Talia has left, or what Roman will eventually create. But the finale isn't really about promising these characters a happy ending. It's about giving them the freedom to decide what to do with their lives. Because even in Night City, where so much of your life is decided for you, there's still something powerful about getting to choose how your story unfolds.
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 is streaming on Netflix now.
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Do you play video games like Street Fighter, Resident Evil, or Monster Hunter online? If so, you probably have a Capcom ID — and you should know that there has been a major data breach that has affected millions of accounts.
Capcom, the developer of the aforementioned titles, posted a notice on Thursday informing users of a major data breach affecting more than 11 million accounts.
"Capcom Co., Ltd. has determined that certain customer information associated with CAPCOM ID, an online membership account service operated by the company, was subject to unauthorized access by a third party," the company said in a statement. "Capcom sincerely apologizes for the complications and concern this has caused its customers and other stakeholders."
SEE ALSO: The Capcom Home Arcade revives classic games for a steep priceData breaches are seemingly becoming a regular occurrence, which may result in some becoming desensitized to this news. However, the specific information Capcom has shared should be concerning to those with a Capcom ID, as the company has confirmed that some accounts have experienced unauthorized changes due to the breach.
According to Capcom, the company first noticed suspicious activity on Capcom IDs on Oct. 19, then began blocking access and opened an investigation. Capcom's investigation found that approximately 11,774,247 accounts were impacted in a data breach. The account information exposed to the unauthorized party includes email address records, the date and time an account was created, the total number of logins, the date and time of the last login, and the IP address used for that last login.
Of those more than 11.7 million accounts, 43 had their date of birth, gender, country/region, and nickname affected, and 196 had unauthorized changes to their Capcom ID login password.
Capcom says it has already reset the passwords associated with those 196 accounts.
One positive piece of news is that Capcom says it has yet to find any evidence that the passwords originally set by its users were leaked in the data breach. In addition, Capcom shared that it does not appear that its games were affected in the data breach.
While Capcom continues its investigation, it is warning its users to be wary of phishing emails that weaponize data leaked in the breach.
"If you receive any suspicious email or message, please exercise caution and refrain from accessing any URLs contained therein or opening any attached files," Capcom said in its breach notice.
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You probably know where the coffee shops and gas stations are in your neighborhood. But the cameras logging your license plate as you drive past? Those can be a little harder to keep track of.
Proton, the Swiss privacy company behind Proton Mail and Proton VPN, is helping make them easier to find by hosting a free map of Flock surveillance devices on its servers (you can explore the map on Proton's website). Flock tried to get the researcher behind the original project to take it down, according to The Intercept.
If you need a refresher on Flock, the company makes automated license plate readers used by police departments, businesses, schools, and homeowners associations. The cameras photograph passing vehicles whether or not their drivers are suspected of anything. Flock devices can record license plates, times, and locations, plus identifying details such as a vehicle’s make, model, color, and bumper stickers. According to Flock, its cameras log more than 20 billion vehicle sightings each month across 49 states.
SEE ALSO: What are Flock cameras and why are they so controversial?Those records then go into Flock's cloud, where police can search them and share them with other agencies across city and state lines. You don’t have to be pulled over for your car to become part of a searchable record of where you’ve been — and that access has been abused. A Washington Post investigation found at least 50 officers accused or charged with misusing license plate readers, often to track people in their personal lives. (Flock's system was involved in 46 of those cases.)
On Proton's map, you can enter your ZIP code to see devices in your area, or zoom and pan around the country. Note that the data is a snapshot from December 2025, though. Cameras installed or removed since then won’t be reflected.
"You have a right to know who's recording you when you leave home"This isn't the first effort to put surveillance cameras on the map (literally). As Mashable previously reported, DeFlock Maps lets people look up license plate readers in their neighborhoods, including devices from Flock, Motorola Solutions, and other manufacturers. Volunteers report cameras they spot and add their locations to OpenStreetMap, the open-source mapping project.
MapQuest also added a "Surveillance Layer" to its app this month, letting users see known license plate reader locations, including Flock cameras. Turn it on under Map Options, and camera markers appear alongside the roads you’re traveling.
The difference here from other crowdsourced projects is that the locations come from Flock's own systems, according to the map's creator.
Security researcher Joshua Michael discovered in November 2025 that Flock's servers were exposing an access token anyone could obtain without logging in. He used it to retrieve an inventory of device locations, reported the issue to Flock, and published his findings and a map in December. That inventory included more than 170,000 cameras and over 130,000 other Flock devices.
Proton has questioned Flock's leadership directly about how its technology is used. In an interview published in August, CEO Garrett Langley said, "Any level of abuse greater than zero is unacceptable and makes me sick," pointing to audit logs and an optional tool designed to detect potentially abusive activity. But he declined to say how many police department contracts Flock had suspended or terminated over abuse. "I don’t think you should hold the entire city accountable for just the bad decisions of a few," he said.
SEE ALSO: The 3 best VPNs we've tested in 2026When it came to Michael's research, Flock's response included legal threats, The Intercept reported. The company fixed the exposed-token flaw, while also publicly maintaining that it had never been hacked and that no Flock information had leaked. On his website, Michael says Flock also sent him a cease-and-desist letter (which he published) threatening litigation and told customers it had notified law enforcement, describing him as a "malicious actor."
Michael says that customer email acknowledged Flock had found no indication of unauthorized access when it closed the issue in December. He argues that this illustrates the very concern behind his research: that information could be taken without the company detecting it.
"I’m not backing down," he recently wrote on Instagram.
In September, brand-protection company Doppel also filed a trademark complaint on Flock's behalf. It argued that Michael's website could confuse customers or harm the company, even citing the disclaimer saying it wasn't affiliated with or endorsed by Flock — though Flock had not disputed the map's accuracy, as CyberNews reported.
Proton rejected the trademark argument and published a copy of the map on its Swiss servers in order to keep it available.
"This is an attempt to suppress information, not to prevent consumer confusion," Proton head of legal Marc Løebekken said.
For residents, that means another way to find out what's watching their streets — and a starting point for questions to local officials. As Proton puts it on the map's website: "You have a right to know who's recording you when you leave home."
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Electronic music purists and brick builders, this one is for you: Daft Punk is officially entering the Lego game.
Following a cryptic teaser that interrupted the duo's WDPK 83.7 stream on Oct. 21, Lego has now confirmed a multi-year partnership with the legendary artists. The shining star of the announcement? Lego has officially greenlit a retail set based on Daft Punk’s 2007 Alive pyramid stage, complete with custom minifigures of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo behind a mixing console made out of bricks.
The approved concept recreates the glowing pyramid from the 2007 world tour — arguably the most influential live stage production in EDM history. Alongside this exciting stage build, the official launch film features the helmeted robots and a giant holographic red brick, confirming that official Daft Punk minifigures are finally hitting shelves.
Here's the catch: the pyramid stage build from Daft Punk’s 2007 Alive tour will not be available to buy for some time. Lego confirmed that while the partnership is official today, final product launches and retail availability are slated for 2027.
The original fan submission relied on intricate translucent bricks and custom lighting rigs. Whether Lego retains the full LED light-brick integration remains to be seen. If Lego does somehow pull off the illuminated stage lighting and chrome-finished helmets, this will easily be one of the fastest sellouts in Lego Ideas history.
This fan idea will now advance into the next stage to officially become a Lego set. Credit: LegoJulia Goldin, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at the Lego Group said, "What makes this partnership so special is the enduring appeal both brands share. Like the LEGO brand, Daft Punk inspires generations through creativity, innovation, and a deep connection with fans. We’re excited to build on these foundations to reimagine the Daft Punk legacy in a fresh and unexpected way, creating something unique that resonates with fans across all ages. This is just the beginning of a bigger journey — a creative collab made for fans ready to lose themselves to play.”
Earlier this month, some Apple Music fans had a negative response to their first look at the app's new logo. After an explanation from Apple, it seems like people are becoming more OK with it.
Apple put out a short YouTube video (via MacRumors) detailing the upcoming Apple Music redesign, which is coming with iOS 27.2. The new app logo is black and white with a hint of Liquid Glass, eschewing the red color scheme Apple Music had before. In the video, Apple detailed how the app's new visuals were "made by sound," or in other words, Apple played sound through a container in which liquid vibrated at the frequency of the music, thus inspiring the new app logo.
SEE ALSO: iPhone Duo reviewers dislike this one thing about Apple's foldableApple worked with music producer Fred Again and NEST Acoustics on the redesign.
When reports of the new logo started coming out earlier in October, some fans on social media were unhappy. If you search "Apple Music" on X now, though, it seems like some folks are warming up to it a bit, especially after Apple's explanation.
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Chipotle’s most reliable annual food hack is back.
On Oct. 31, Chipotle is reviving its iconic Boorito promotion. Starting at 3 p.m. local time through closing, Chipotle Rewards members who show up at participating restaurants dressed in a Halloween costume can grab any regular entrée — burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos — for just $6. A scarily good deal.
To claim this limited-time promo, you need to follow these straightforward steps:
Wear a costume and head to your local Chipotle after 3 p.m. on Halloween
Open the free Chipotle app and have your digital Rewards member card scanned at the cash register before paying
Score a $6 entrée
"We love that Chipotle has become part of so many fans' Halloween traditions," said Stephanie Perdue, Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing. "The passion around Boorito inspires us to find new ways to celebrate and surprise our fans year after year."
What's important to note here is that this is strictly an in-restaurant promo. You cannot order ahead for mobile pickup via the app to bypass the dinner rush, and third-party delivery apps like DoorDash or Uber Eats won't honor the $6 price tag. The offer is also capped at one discounted entrée per costumed guest.
When you think of Black Friday, there's a good chance your mind goes to waiting in long lines to grab doorbuster deals at your local Walmart store. While the shopping event has drastically transformed over the last decade, one thing still rings true in 2026: Walmart has one of the most anticipated Black Friday sales of the season.
Walmart is still where you go if you want to shop Black Friday deals in person and avoid shipping altogether. But the retailer also hosts a pretty epic online savings event each year. You'll find deals and discounts across practically every department in the lead-up to the holidays, with things coming to a head on Black Friday proper.
To help you get the details straight and gear up to shop at Walmart on Black Friday 2026, here's everything you need to know, including when stores open, what will be on sale, and how to get early access.
When exactly is Walmart's Black Friday sale?Black Friday officially takes place on Friday, Nov. 27 in 2026. However, most retailers will kick off their Black Friday sales before that. While Walmart hasn't officially announced its Black Friday plans, we can make an educated guess based on its 2025 savings event.
Last year, Walmart ran a multi-part sale for Black Friday with this schedule:
Walmart Black Friday deals sneak peek: Nov. 14 to 16
Walmart Black Friday event: Nov. 25 to 30 (online only from Nov. 25 to 27)
Walmart Cyber Monday sale: Dec. 1 (online only)
Stay tuned for the latest details of Walmart's Black Friday sale. If the retailer follows a similar schedule for 2026, we expect the sale to run from Nov. 24 through 29. On Nov. 30, Walmart will run a Cyber Monday sale that takes place exclusively online.
Walmart Black Friday early accessLast year, Walmart+ members got five hours of early access to both Walmart's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales before the events kicked off for the public. It's highly likely that members will get some sort of exclusive early access and benefits for the 2026 Black Friday event as well, although we don't have exact details yet.
A Walmart+ membership costs $98 per year or $12.95 per month for its base plan. You can also bundle it with Sam's Club Plus for $120 per year. A membership comes with tons of free perks, including free delivery, free next-day shipping, free access to either Paramount+ or Peacock, pharmacy delivery, gas savings, and more. You can kick off a 30-day trial for just $1.
Opens in a new window Credit: Walmart Walmart+ Membership 30-day trial for $1 Get Deal at Walmart What time do Walmart stores open on Black Friday?Since Walmart's Black Friday sale takes place both in-store and online, its stores will be open, too. Last year, Walmart stores opened at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday. We expect stores to open at the same time this year, on Nov. 27. There may be exceptions to those hours, so it's best to check Walmart's store locator for the exact opening hours at your local store. Walmart stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day.
What will be on sale at Walmart for Black Friday?In short: practically everything. Walmart is best known for its doorbuster deals on budget TVs, popular toys, gaming consoles, and small appliances. We expect those categories to be its strong suits once again, but there will be plenty of other categories worth shopping as well.
Last year, we saw pretty wild deals on the Oura Ring 4 and PS5 Disc Console, as well as $69 AirPods, an older generation MacBook Air for only $549, and a 75-inch Hisense QLED TV for only $378. Follow along with Mashable's Black Friday coverage for all the best deal drops from Walmart (and beyond).
We also saw Walmart+ memberships for 50% off during last Black Friday season, a deal we're hoping the retailer revives for 2026.
Best early Black Friday deals at WalmartWhile Walmart isn't officially labeling anything as an early Black Friday deal yet, we've found a few noteworthy discounts well ahead of the sale. Here's a glimpse at a few of our favorite early deals so far.
Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 65-inch C6 OLED 4K TV $1,399.99 at WalmartWhy would anyone want a foldable phone? That's easy: You want a pocketable phone that still has a display large enough to truly enjoy books, magazines, games, and perhaps do some work without squinting.
With the iPhone Duo (read our review here), Apple did an amazing job with the user interface, as well as optimizing its own apps to look great on the Duo. But it's up to third-party developers to bring their apps up to speed and create versions that play nice with the Duo's dual displays and all that screen estate on the inner display.
The news here is mixed: Many apps, even some very popular ones (we're looking at you, Google), still haven't been redesigned to look great on the Duo. But among those that have, there are a couple that really stand out in terms of design and creativity. Here's our list of the best iPhone Duo apps so far.
Two notes: I've skipped Apple's own apps. They look universally great, but it's to be expected, and everyone who gets the Duo gets all of them anyway. Second, some of my experience comes from beta versions of these apps that were shared with me in advance for the purpose of testing; your experience on finalized apps might be slightly different (hopefully even better).
Netflix Netflix went all in iPhone Duo, and we're here for it. Credit: Stan Schroeder/MashableOne of the first apps to receive a complete Duo overhaul, Netflix is the one you'll show to friends on your new foldable iPhone. Not only does the larger inner display show a ton of content, but the app does different tricks depending on how you fold and position your iPhone Duo. Not all of it will be useful, but ultimately, video streaming apps are perfect companions for the Duo, and we're glad to see Netflix looking ahead here.
Edits Video editing on a phone can be hard. On the Duo, if you're using Edits, it's a little easier. Credit: Stan Schroeder/MashableInstagram's video editing app was one of the first to get thoroughly optimized for the Duo, and it's the type of app that really takes advantage of the extra screen space. Video editing can quickly get complex, and handling a video project's minutiae on a tiny phone display simply isn't as good as doing it on the Duo's large inner screen.
As a side note, Instagram, too, has been revamped for the Duo, but given its native vertical bias, it looks a bit odd when you hold the Duo horizontally. It's not bad, but I think Instagram's designers will probably do some more tinkering to really make use of the extra screen real estate on the Duo.
RainViewer I could stare at this precipitation chart all day. Credit: Stan Schroeder/MashableWeather app makers took the Duo seriously. I've gotten numerous pitches from several app makers that have updated their apps to play nice with the Duo. The one that looked nicest to my eyes was RainViewer, whose updated iOS app is currently under review by Apple. The app offers an incredibly clean, beautiful weather map focusing on incoming precipitation.
Other weather apps that have updated their apps for the Duo include Carrot Weather and Mercury Weather.
Deck-man Just like the olden days. Credit: Stan Schroeder/MashableThe Deck-man mimics a walkman on the Duo. Yes, an actual, analog walkman, with cassette tapes that you virtually drag from a catalog on the left to the player on the right. The visual trick that Deck-man does is that the playback doesn't start until you've folded the iPhone Duo, as if you were closing an actual Walkman. This is way too annoying to actually use as a serious music player, but it's a nice novelty idea that you just cannot have on a normal, candybar phone. Your friends that were born in the 80s or earlier will probably be delighted with this one. Anyone younger will probably give you a puzzled stare.
Headspace Cute, simple, effective. Credit: Stan Schroeder/MashableThis meditation app is an example of how you can create a very effective, Duo-friendly app with simple graphics and smart design choices. When I opened the app on the Duo for the first time, the smiling sun logo rising across the Duo's entire display brought a smile to my face.
Finalist This is where the matte display of the iPhone Duo really fits the task perfectly. Credit: Stan Schroeder/MashableFinalist is a beautiful daily planner/journal combo which has been thoroughly optimized for the Duo and looks absolutely beautiful in all orientations. This is where the fact that the Duo's inner display is matte really shines; spread out the phone on your desk with Finalist on, and it'll look like a wonderfully themed notebook holding all your tasks and meetings.
MD Vinyl Do I need this? No. But do I want it? Hell yeah. Credit: Stan Schroeder/MashableSorry to include two retro music apps, but both Deck-man and MD Vinyl are perfect for showcasing what the Duo can do. Instead of cassette tapes, in MD Vinyl your music turns into records. To start playback, you need to actually move the needle onto the record, which will bring a true vinyl fan to tears (and make them subscribe to this app, which, frankly, is far from necessary to enjoy music). Yeah, it all works and looks nice on the regular iPhone, but the Duo's large display was made for apps like this, and the experience is just so much better there.
Bonus: Any app in side-by-side mode This will never stop being cool. Credit: Stan Schroeder/MashableThe iPhone Duo has a special side-by-side mode which allows you to have two apps opened next to each other in landscape mode, and it immediately makes even the most pedestrian apps so much better. On a video call with someone and need to check out the weather? Pull up the Weather app next to your video call, and you'll feel like a multitasking machine, handing out weather reports like a pro. Numerous apps like email and calendar work so well together that you can even opt to glue them together persistently.
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At Spotify's New York City office, LE SSERAFIM's HUH YUNJIN and podcaster Emily Fan are comparing notes on what it means to be a creator in 2026. One is a K-pop star accustomed to sold-out concerts, choreographed performances, and a devoted global fandom. The other has spent more than a decade building an audience around her personality, turning her humor and observations about internet culture and everyday life into videos that keep people coming back for more.
But the two have something else in common: They're fans of each other.
YUNJIN has been subscribed to Fan's channel for years, while Fan is a proud FEARNOT, the name of LE SSERAFIM's fandom. In fact, their episode of Spotify's Show Notes opens with YUNJIN attempting to give Fan's community an official fandom name. Her suggestion? FanFan. (They're still workshopping it.)
HUH YUNJIN and Emily Fan discuss podcasting, creative expression, and what it means to build a fandom in 2026. Credit: Courtesy of SpotifyThe playful moment captures the spirit of their conversation, which you can watch in full below. For all the differences between the highly produced world of K-pop and the personality-driven world of internet creators, YUNJIN and Fan have a lot to learn from each other, particularly when it comes to building and maintaining a fandom.
Mashable was invited behind the scenes of the Show Notes recording, which centered on YUNJIN's recent move into podcasting with HMM (Huh's Memo), a personal podcast on STAN:A, HYBE's artist-led podcast channel on Spotify. Unlike a traditional interview show, HMM finds YUNJIN reflecting on her thoughts and experiences in familiar spaces, like recording studios and rehearsal rooms. Fan is no stranger to the format herself, hosting her own podcast, Much to Discuss...!
Of course, K-pop idols already share an enormous amount of their lives with fans. Between livestreams, social media, dedicated fan platforms, and vlogs, the industry has built an entire ecosystem around keeping artists and their audiences connected. But podcasting offers another way to deepen that relationship, giving artists like YUNJIN room to slow down, reflect, and explore their thoughts at greater length.
For YUNJIN, the idea grew out of touring, when she found herself wanting more time to speak to fans directly during the traditional "ending ments" that close K-pop concerts. That desire to connect through conversation is familiar territory for Fan, who has built an audience of more than 1.5 million YouTube subscribers and parlayed that support into new creative opportunities, including writing, directing, and starring in her first short film, Bad Company.
SEE ALSO: Le Sserafim on tech, style, and staying connected in a digital worldAnd as both women explained, building a fandom isn't simply about creating something people want to watch or listen to. It's about giving them a reason to care about the person behind it.
Following the Show Notes taping, Mashable sat down with YUNJIN and Fan to talk about podcasting, creative freedom, the surprising moments that resonate with fans, and what separates an audience from a fandom.
The following conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
When you're making something, are you thinking about what fans want to hear from you, or do you start with what you want to say and trust that they'll connect with it?HUH YUNJIN: I think fans feel when something is authentic or not. When you're really in tune with what you truly want to talk about or express, the support and appreciation for it will follow eventually, even if it's not right away. I don't think it's in service to anybody if you're chasing something that's so immediate.
Emily Fan: I really feel the same. When you're catering too much of yourself to external factors, that's only going to end up biting you in the butt in the long term. Being able to express what you authentically want to express and then trusting that the audience will follow is the more beneficial route to go. If you start making stuff for the sake of following what's mainstream or what you think other people are going to like, you're going to cultivate an audience who maybe wouldn't actually be interested in the things you want to say.
From K-pop to internet comedy, HUH YUNJIN and Emily Fan have more in common than you might think. Credit: Courtesy of Spotify YUNJIN, there's an intimacy to podcasting that's different from posting on social media or going live. What kind of relationship with fans are you hoping to create through HMM?YUNJIN: I knew that I wanted to do something like this for a very long time, but I think when it really settled in that this was something I wanted to pursue was during the tour.
It's part of K-pop concert culture to do ending ments at the end of a show, where each member goes through and says how they felt about the day and shows appreciation to the fans. Every time I did something like that, I felt like I had so much that I wanted to say and express.
Through performing and through music, I can really connect with fans, but just talking and telling them how I feel through conversation is another factor. That's one of my main goals of podcasting.
Emily, you're a K-pop fan yourself. What do you think creators can learn from the way K-pop artists build and maintain their fandoms?Fan: I think what K-pop does really well is interaction. When I think about things like Bubble or Weverse, even livestreaming, there's a pretty direct line to the fans, aside from the physical barrier of a phone. That's something that really cultivates a connection, and I think that's one of the points of the K-pop industry that makes for such a strong foundation of fandom.
Creators can take away things like the ability to respond to comments. Something I really like doing is, at the end of my videos, I've been making it a tradition to say, "Thanks for watching, and today I hope you guys get to bounce on a trampoline," or little things like that. It's that call-and-response sort of thing that's helpful in maintaining a relationship with the audience.
And YUNJIN, what do you think K-pop artists can learn from internet creators?YUNJIN: I respect content creators so much because they're so authentic to what they want to create. There are so many mediums, whether it's sketches or commentary videos, or people writing on Substack. I think we can really learn from the creative mediums and the diversity of what you can make yourself. The authenticity of everything is something I really respect.
Behind the scenes of Spotify's Show Notes, where HUH YUNJIN and Emily Fan compared notes on creativity and community. Credit: Courtesy of Spotify Have either of you been surprised by something that resonated with your fans?Fan: I do some gaming content, and I hesitate to even call it gaming. It's literally me on the computer being like, "What's going on?" My gamer tag was just a random sentence because so many usernames were taken. It was "the wasps are inside." It literally makes no sense.
That caught on so much that it almost became an inside joke in the comments. If someone says to you, "The wasps are inside," you're going to be like, "What the hell are you talking about?" unless you watch my videos. Then it actually means something. It's one of those things that's for the community, and no one outside of it is going to know what it means.
YUNJIN: There was this one time I bleached my eyebrows, and I said something in Korean about how there's so much beauty in trying not to be beautiful. There are so many definitions of beauty.
Fans came up to me in person and thanked me for helping them look at beauty through a wider lens and not confine themselves to what's conventionally beautiful. I didn't know that would resonate with fans. It was just something I'd said because of my eyebrows! That was really sweet.
YUNJIN, between songwriting, performing, and now podcasting, you're creating in many different ways. Has the podcast expanded how you think about yourself as a creator?YUNJIN: I think it has allowed me to be more creative day to day. Just the simple act of turning on the camera, clipping on a mic, and talking about how I feel about things is something that people can potentially resonate with.
When you're performing or writing a song or singing or dancing, there's a [specific] time for that. But when you're talking about your thoughts and using that as your medium, whatever I feel can be a source of a story and something to say. It's expanded when I'm creative. I can constantly be thinking of something to make. I'm open a lot more.
We're seeing more K-pop artists experiment with podcasting. What do you think podcasts can bring to the fan experience that other kinds of content can't?YUNJIN: So much of the K-pop world feels so otherworldly — visually, too, with all the production that goes into it. Which is why fans love Weverse DMs or lives, because it's like, "Oh my God, my idol is a normal person too sometimes." With podcasts, it's a lot more direct and a lot more personal, and there's so much more that you can really express. I think that's the biggest appeal.
Two creators, two very different audiences, and a shared understanding of what makes fandom personal. Credit: Courtesy of Spotify Emily, you've been creating online for years, and some of your viewers have grown up alongside you. What do you think keeps people coming back even as your content changes?Fan: I tend to be quite hard on myself. I look at my earlier videos, and in my eyes, they're objectively not good. Sometimes I wonder how I've retained an audience. But I think the throughline is almost a lack of production value, and I don't mean that negatively. It's a girl with a camera who has ideas or things to say about society or about what we observe in media.
There's something refreshing about that, where the content is solely dependent on what I'm saying and who I am as a person, as opposed to anything else. There's not a particular gimmick; especially now that I've diversified into reactions, gaming, vlogging, and commentary, the throughline is just me.
YUNJIN: I think that is a big reason why I want to tap more into this, because it's so human.
Finally, do you think there's a difference between building an audience and building a fandom?Fan: I feel like an audience could be more passive consumption, and fandom is a bit more active. When I think of someone who's in a fandom, I think of someone who's actively seeking out your music or films or content. To cultivate that type of audience, it goes back to engaging and interacting. I think that's how you build a deeper relationship.
YUNJIN: It also feels more like a community, cultivating a fandom. It's like we see something in each other.
Fan: And with content creators, there's a sense of feeling like you're on the same level. There's less of that degree of separation. The people who are in your fandom, rather than your general audience, are the people who are going to support you in other things you do outside of content. For my short film Bad Company, the people who were the most excited were those I would consider part of my fandom rather than my general audience.
YUNJIN: A general audience might be a fan of what you make, but fans are typically fans of who you are as a person. No matter what you do, they'll be supportive of you because it is you.
Fan: Exactly. You can have tens of millions of followers, but that doesn't necessarily mean your audience is engaged with you.
TL;DR: Birdbuddy’s next-gen smart feeders are officially here. The Birdbuddy Nook ($99) and Birdbuddy Home ($219) bring upgraded 2K HDR video, audio birdsong identification, dual-band WiFi, and solar options.
Opens in a new window Credit: Birdbuddy Birdbuddy Nook $99 at BirdbuddyBackyard birdwatching is getting a major upgrade. Months after they were first revealed at CES 2026 as the Birdbuddy 2 and 2 Mini, Birdbuddy's next-gen smart feeders are officially dropping today (Oct. 22) with fresh names: the compact Birdbuddy Nook and the flagship Birdbuddy Home.
Both feeders feature a redesigned instant-wake-up camera system engineered to eliminate lag and capture feathered visitors the exact millisecond they touch down on the perch.
SEE ALSO: Your backyard is now a live TV show: The Birdfy app just landed on RokuFor apartment balconies, smaller yards, or first-time smart birders, the Birdbuddy Nook ($99) delivers an accessible, compact footprint measuring 6.95 x 5.91 x 5.31 inches (or 6.24 inches deep with perch).
It offers the exact same core camera quality, 2K resolution, AI species recognition, and audio birdsong identification as the full-sized model. Designed specifically for tighter outdoor spaces, it comes with a smaller seed capacity, an easy-refill roof, and the option to add a single solar panel or a perch extender.
SEE ALSO: Birdbuddy just launched two new smart bird feeders, and I got to test them early (with my parrot's help)If you're looking for maximum specs and backyard coverage, the Birdbuddy Home ($219) introduces a redesigned circular camera housing that supports both portrait and landscape mounting orientations. It captures 2K HDR video with slow-motion recording and a wide 135-degree field of view behind a Gorilla Glass–protected lens.
Measuring 9.0 x 6.1 x 6.3 inches (with perch), it boasts a larger seed capacity, an integrated perch extender, dual integrated solar panels with an automatic night sleep mode, and dual-band WiFi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). To track local visitors, its AI species recognition pairs visual camera feeds with a high-fidelity microphone for real-time birdsong audio identification.
While we're putting both models through their paces for a full hands-on review soon, the $99 Nook marks the most affordable entry point into the Birdbuddy ecosystem yet.
TL;DR: Sony announced the PlayStation Pulse Wireless Headset ($99.99, out Nov. 19) and the premium Pulse Edge (coming in early 2027). Both feature planar magnetic drivers and AI noise rejection, with preorders opening Oct. 29.
Opens in a new window Credit: PlayStation PlayStation Pulse Wireless Headset Learn More Opens in a new window Credit: PlayStation PlayStation Pulse Edge Learn More at PlayStationIf you're playing PS5 games through basic TV speakers, you're missing out. Sony is upgrading its console audio lineup with the announcement of the PlayStation Pulse Wireless Headset and the flagship Pulse Edge Wireless Headset.
The standard PlayStation Pulse Wireless Headset ($99.99) comes packed with studio-inspired planar magnetic drivers, each with four magnets, to deliver clean sound separation, deep bass, and precise spatial audio for pinpointing directional cues such as enemy footsteps or weapon reloads.
Credit: PlayStationIt features built-in volume controls, an integrated microphone with AI-enhanced noise rejection to block out background clatter, and an updated, durable form factor with rotating earcups that lay flat for easier travel. It connects seamlessly via PlayStation Link, using an included USB Type-C adapter, for lossless, ultra-low-latency audio across PS5, PC, Mac, and PlayStation Portal — plus simultaneous Bluetooth connectivity so you can answer phone calls mid-session.
For players seeking top-tier performance, the premium Pulse Edge Wireless Headset offers more substantial hardware upgrades. It features planar magnetic drivers with double the magnet volume — eight magnets per driver — to deliver richer, deeper bass while keeping subtle details crystal clear.
Credit: PlayStationIt adds Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), a detachable boom mic (with a hidden mic option when detached), dedicated built-in Game Audio and Chat Balance controls for PS5, a standard 3.5mm audio/microphone jack, and a protective hard-shell carrying case.
While the $99.99 standard Pulse headset hits shelves starting Nov. 19 in white and midnight black, the Pulse Edge is slated to launch in early 2027. Sony has not yet announced pricing or preorder dates for the Pulse Edge, but players eyeing the standard Pulse can secure their preorders starting Oct. 29 through PlayStation Direct and participating retailers.
TL;DR: The Samsung 37-inch Odyssey G7 (G75F) 4K curved gaming monitor is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon, down from its $899.99 list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 37-Inch Odyssey G7 (G75F) $499.99 at AmazonAmazon has just made one of Samsung's larger 4K gaming monitors only $20 off its lowest-ever price, giving anyone preparing for GTA 6 a chance to upgrade their setup without blowing almost $1,000 on a new display. It’s even cheaper than the deal we covered back in August.
As of Oct. 22, the Samsung 37-inch Odyssey G7 (G75F) curved gaming monitor has dropped to just $499.99 at Amazon, cutting a whopping $400 from its $899.99 list price for a 44% discount. Keep in mind that rather than being sold by Amazon directly, this offer’s coming from third-party seller Beach Camera Same Day Shipping, but Amazon is still handling fulfillment — with delivery estimated for Oct. 30 at the time of writing.
As pointed out by price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is only $20 short of its lowest-ever price of $479.99, and is the lowest price we’ve covered for this model at Mashable in recent memory.
SEE ALSO: Samsung's biggest 4K gaming monitor just got a huge discount at Amazon — save $500Whether it’s hooking up your PS5 or Xbox to play Grand Theft Auto 6, waiting for the eventual PC port, or any other games you feel like playing, buying the Odyssey G7 gives you an enormous 37-inch 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) VA display. Unlike the 40-inch ultrawide version, it sticks with a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio, giving console players a much bigger picture without having to deal with unsupported ultrawide resolutions.
Unlike the 40-inch ultrawide version, it sticks with a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio, giving console players a much bigger picture without having to deal with unsupported ultrawide resolutions.
Meanwhile, the aggressive 1,000R curvature brings more of the screen into your peripheral vision, which should be particularly welcome when exploring sprawling open worlds like Leonida. Additionally, VESA DisplayHDR 600 delivers greater contrast, brighter highlights, and more detail in darker environments.
Especially important to note for PC gaming in general, the G7’s 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms GtG response time still make this one a perfect choice for day-to-day fast-paced titles like Apex Legends, Fortnite, and even some games on Roblox.
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $155.94 at Amazon, down from its typical price of $184.95.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Scarlet and Violet Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Box $155.94 at AmazonIf you’re waiting to get an invite to buy the 30th Celebration ETB at below market value, fans of the Pokémon TCG can grab one of the rarest modern Elite Trainer Boxes with a new discount at Amazon.
As of Oct. 22, the Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Box is down to $155.94 at Amazon. Down from its usual $184.95 price, that’s $29.01 off and a whole $18.05 cheaper than the $173.99 Amazon deal we covered on Oct. 5. What’s more, this ETB is sold and shipped directly by Amazon, rather than a third-party seller, with free delivery set for between Nov. 2-11 at the time of writing.
SEE ALSO: The Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Bundle is under $45 at Amazon — save $15Aside from a very brief price drop to the $150 mark, we haven’t seen a major price drop like this since April (confirmed by the price tracker camelcamelcamel). That said, you can still buy the Prismatic Evolutions ETB for less elsewhere — with Walmart now selling the box for $126.50 (down from $199.99), and TCGplayer going slightly lower with listings as cheap as $126.24, matching its current estimated market price.
Inside the Elite Trainer Box are nine Prismatic Evolutions booster packs of trading cards, a full-art foil Eevee promo card, 65 Stellar Tera Eevee sleeves, 45 Energy cards, dice, condition markers, a player's guide, card dividers, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card.
Among those packs, you’ll have the chance to pull some of the most valuable chase cards in the modern Pokemon TCG (which you can also buy à la carte on TCGplayer) — including the legendary SIR Umbreon ex ($1,200+), SIR Sylveon ex ($400+), and SIR Leafeon ex ($300+).
TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture Bundle is available to preorder for $48.49 at Amazon, down from its $57.99 list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture Bundle $48.49 at AmazonIf you haven't picked up any Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture cards yet, you don't need to spend over $150 on a full Play Booster Box to get started. With the release of the standard nine-pack bundle box just a day away, Amazon has now made it so that trading card collectors can pay less than ever to explore Jace’s Echoverse.
As of Oct. 22, preorders for the Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture Bundle are down to just $48.49 at Amazon in a limited-time deal, saving you $9.50 on its $57.99 list price. That's a 16% discount for the box, sold and shipped directly by Amazon.
This is the lowest price available at the retailer (confirmed via the price tracker camelcamelcamel), but keep in mind that, despite the Bundle coming out on Oct. 23, the free delivery you’ll receive is estimated for Oct. 29 and Oct. 31.
If Amazon runs out of stock, Walmart is also selling the bundle for $48.49, while TCGplayer has gone slightly cheaper with listings as low as $47.54. That’s only 85 cents above its estimated market price of $46.69.
SEE ALSO: Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture Play Booster Box preorders are on sale — now under $155 at AmazonYou're getting nine Reality Fracture Play Boosters, each containing a Legendary card alongside its alternate Echoverse version, at least one Traditional Foil, and potentially multiple Rares. Beyond those packs, there's a bundle-exclusive Traditional Foil alternate-art promo card, 30 Lands (including 10 Borderless variants), an oversized Spindown life counter, a card storage box, and two reference cards.
This set’s based around Jace Beleren's attempt to replace the existing Multiverse with his own creation. Reality Fracture also features twisted versions of familiar Magic legends, with plenty of new cards to collect and experiment with.
SAVE OVER $30: As of Oct. 22, the Soundcore by Anker Q20i headphones are on sale for $39.97 at Amazon. This deal saves you $30.02 off their full price of $69.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Soundcore by Anker Q20i $39.97 at AmazonEarly Black Friday deals are already rolling out ahead of November, with Amazon leading the charge by offering discounts on a wide variety of items. If you've been hoping for headphone deals during this time, you're in luck, as there are already quite a few that have caught our eye. This includes a price cut on select colors of the Soundcore by Anker Q20i headphones.
As of Oct. 22, these headphones are marked down to $39.97 on Amazon. Normally they cost $69.99, so you're saving over $30 by taking advantage of this offer.
SEE ALSO: The 65+ absolute best stocking stuffers for 2026If you have a busy travel season coming up for the holidays, the hybrid active noise-canceling on these headphones can make flights or car rides easier to sit through. They can reduce up to 90% of outside noise, so you can sink into your favorite music or podcasts without the outside world interrupting. And for those moments when you'd prefer to hear what's going on, they also offer a Transparency mode that you can switch to.
Sound quality is top-notch as well, thanks to 40mm dynamic drivers, and they boast a hefty 40-hour battery life when you've got ANC on. Without it, that can extend up to 60 hours, which is more than enough time to last you through a long trip.
If Soundcore by Anker Q20i headphones have caught your eye, act fast to save on them at Amazon.
SAVE OVER $250: As of Oct. 22, the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro Set robot vacuum and mop is down to its lowest-ever price of $649.98 at Amazon. That's $250.01 off its full price of $899.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro Set Robot Vacuum and Mop $649.98 at AmazonBlack Friday sales are coming up fast, but Amazon's way ahead of the game with some excellent early deals already available to shop. Even robot vacuums are seeing some nice discounts right now, including recent releases like the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro. This model is currently at its lowest-ever price at the retailer, so why wait for seasonal sales to grab it?
As of Oct. 22, shoppers can scoop up the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro Set — which comes with two extra mop pads and two dust bags — for $649.98, down from its full price of $899.99. That saves you just over $250.
SEE ALSO: The 65+ absolute best stocking stuffers for 2026With the help of 25,000Pa HyperForce suction, the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro Set can power through crumbs, debris, pet hair, and more that's lodged in carpets or scattered on hard surfaces. It even automatically boosts suction on carpets for a deeper clean. Plus, when it switches to mopping, it can lift the mopping module up to 15mm if it hits carpet, so there's no need to worry about it getting all wet during cleaning.
Edges and corners can't escape this cleaner, as the FlexiArm Edge Mopping System and reversible side brush help clean as close as 1.85mm along walls. And on top of that, the dock keeps everything running smoothly by automatically emptying the dust, refilling the water tank, and cleaning the mop at 167°F (then drying it with warm air at 113°F).
Get ahead of Black Friday shopping with this excellent deal on the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro Set robot vacuum and mop at Amazon.
Anthropic has announced Claude Duet, a new AI agent intended for professionals and small businesses that promises to help manage daily life.
Amid competition from Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s Dots, Anthropic on Wednesday said Claude Duet will track your messages and tasks, surfacing what it deems important, and complete tasks it's asked to perform. It’s designed to operate without supervision, but will reportedly seek permission before acting on the user’s behalf.
SEE ALSO: Anthropic is pitching Congress its own AI safety bill, report saysAnthropic says you can describe a task to Duet in a short message, and it’ll figure out which apps to use and the steps to take in the background. You’ll be notified when the task is done or if there’s something you need to know.
Some of the examples provided by Anthropic include:
Replying to missed Gmail and Slack messages
Run payroll using Gusto
Draft reminders for unpaid invoices found in Intuit QuickBooks or Stripe.
Draft a job posting, seek user approval, and post it to LinkedIn
Build a social campaign for product launches using Canva
Set up and manage a Shopify store
But Anthropic says there are still guardrails. User approval is required before it sends messages, makes payments, signs documents, or deletes files. And even with user approval, Claude Duet won't perform tasks like trading securities or moving money between accounts.
Claude Duet is built around Claude Opus 5.5, and, because it runs on a virtual machine, the user’s computer or phone doesn’t have to be on for it to operate.
Claude Duet is available on iOS, Android, and claude.ai for users of Anthropic’s Pro and Max plans. It will share subscribers’ existing Claude usage limit. Currently in research mode, interested users can join a waitlist for access.
AI agents like Duet, Muse, and Dots have been immensely popular this year. For example, Meta's Muse has already been downloaded 10 million times in less than two months, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed Wednesday. But in that short time, the app has been beset with controversy, including reportedly creating files on users' friends and loved ones and sending a Facebook Marketplace buyer to a user's home.
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