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Everyone online is "crashing out" all of a sudden.
Well, not literally — though, plenty of people actually are crashing out. But, for one reason or another, the term "crash out" or "crashing out" is everywhere this week.
For the unfamiliar, crashing out boils down to losing it. As Urban Dictionary puts it, to crash out is to "get really mad or upset; lose all your self-control." It can also mean that you're almost willingly entering a situation — or acting a certain way — that will prove harmful in the long term.
If you've been online lately, you've likely seen people talking about crashing out. Go on X, the app formerly known as Twitter, and you'll see recent, super-viral posts using the term crash out.
Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deletedGo on TikTok and it's even more prominent. Every fifth post, it seems people are talking about crashing out in one form or another.
There are viral crash out posts about heartbreak.
Or for teaching negative people in your life a lesson.
Or teachers not knowing why their kids are saying it.
To be clear: This is not some new phrase.Younger folks, especially, have been using the term for quite some time. But, at least to my eye, it's ramped up in the past few weeks.
Why might that be? Well, for one, there's quite a lot to crash out about these days. While young voters did swing toward President-elect Donald Trump in 2024, the majority of voters under 30 still voted for Vice President Kamala Harris. Those young Harris voters, women especially, might be feeling like it's a time for crashing out.
SEE ALSO: From yap to pookie, 2024's most viral internet slang definedThis is also the time of year when seasonal depression might hit — the days just got shorter — and, for whatever reason, it's also a common time of year for breakups. Nothing seems to inspire a "crash out" more than a bad breakup.
But, in general, the internet these days seems to really latch onto words and phrases. And it might just be "crash out's" time. Back in August, when the entire internet was very demure, I wrote about TikTok's propensity for shaping language.
I wrote at the time:
"Think of it this way: in your group of friends — especially during high school or college — you probably had buzzwords and shorthand that only your group understood. You spent so much time together that you developed an internal language. TikTok’s influence on our word usage is similar, only now the friend group is essentially everyone with an internet connection."
Right now, that collective group is latching onto crashing out. The phrase, though not new, is a trend of sorts. As Mashable's Elena Cavender has covered, the internet cycles through this slang with relative rapidity. So right now we're all crashing out — but that likely won't last.
Google’s Gemini AI might be on the verge of a major upgrade, bringing conversational capabilities directly to your files, photos, and recordings — similar to what we’ve seen from OpenAI's ChatGPT.
SEE ALSO: Google Gemini app may be coming to iPhone soon — here's what we knowGemini is Google’s latest answer to multimodal AI, letting users upload various media types — images, audio, and video — for analysis and interaction. And like ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode, Gemini comes with a feature called Gemini Live, designed to make AI interactions feel more natural and human through voice-based chats.
According to Android Authority, a recent teardown of an unreleased beta version of the Google app revealed code suggesting that Gemini Live could soon "talk about attachments" uploaded by users. While the team wasn’t able to activate the feature, the code hints at an experience that may allow users to ask questions and get insights directly related to their files.
Although there's no official release date for this feature, Google's recent soft launch of a standalone Gemini app for iPhone users — spotted in the Philippines — signals a ramp-up in their AI offerings.
SAVE UP TO 50%: Espresso machines are on sale at Amazon and Target this week from top brands like De'Longhi, Nespresso, and more.
Espresso machine deals to shop today Best overall espresso machine deal De'Longhi Magnifica Start espresso and coffee machine $499.95 at Amazon (save $500) Get Deal Best espresso machine deal under $100 Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ $99 at Amazon (save $30.95) Get Deal Best modern aesthetic espresso machine deal Café Bellissimo semi-automatic espresso machine $449 at Target (save $130) Get DealFor some of us, coffee is the reason we get out of bed in the morning. It's a bright way to start the day that feels like a warm, comforting hug, especially in the depths of dark winter mornings. These days, we have tons of options when it comes to making a morning cup of coffee. There's the unfussy French press or a standard drip machine, but some prefer a creamy latte or a spicy mocha.
If you prefer something more akin to a coffee-house drink, it might be worth the investment to own your own espresso machine. While some espresso machines come with a hefty price, they often save money in the long run since they help curtail swinging by the drive-thru for a quick latte on the go.
If you're ready to dive into making coffee-house drinks at home, winter is a great time to hone in on your skills. These espresso machines will help get you there, and they're on sale during the week of Nov. 13.
Best overall espresso machine deal Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Magnifica Start espresso and coffee machine $499.95 at AmazonIf your ideal morning coffee only takes the touch of a button, check out the features on the De'Longhi Magnifica Start espresso and coffee machine. With a built-in burr grinder, the Magnifica Start can brew up your perfect espresso, cappuccino, or latte macchiato from the one-touch display panel. The machine's 13 grind settings mean you can decide on the best grind each morning and take advantage of the machine's LatteCrema frothing system that's designed to make smooth foam, even with milk alternatives.
Best espresso machine deal under $100 Opens in a new window Credit: Nespresso Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ $99.00 at AmazonIf you're looking for a coffee-house quality drink at home but don't want to spend hundreds on an espresso machine, check out the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+. With Amazon's sale price, you can grab the Mint, Red, or White versions of the coffee maker for just $99, marked down from the typical price of $129.95.
The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ brews up coffee in five size options, ranging from 5 to 12 ounces, as well as single or double, iced or hot. Nespresso also designed this machine with a small footprint, measuring a bit over 10 inches tall and about 9 inches wide, which means it could be great if you have a smaller kitchen. The Nespresso machine takes just 30 seconds to warm up, so it's also ideal if you tend to be grabbing coffee in a rush.
Best modern-aesthetic espresso machine deal Opens in a new window Credit: Café Café Bellissimo semi-automatic espresso machine $449.00 at TargetWith a matte white finish and copper accents, the Café Bellissimo semi-automatic espresso machine is a great addition if you're looking for kitchen countertop appliances that look modern. While excelling in looks, it also packs a punch when it comes to performance. The Café Bellissimo has everything needed to make espresso drinks at home, including a built-in conical burr grinder and milk frother. The steam wand's 180-degree rotation makes it easy to use while creating your perfect milk foam while you also select either a single or double shot of espresso.
Preheating the machine takes under 80 seconds and there's a large capacity water reservoir which means you won't have to refill it often. Plus, the machine's auto-shut off kicks in after 20 minutes, so you'll never need to sit in the office and wonder if you need to call a neighbor to go turn it off.
SAVE $40: As of Nov. 13, get an Amazon Fire TV Cube at Amazon for $99.99, down from its usual price of $139.99. That's a discount of 29%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Cube $99.99 at AmazonThe holidays are on their way, and for many of us, that means some well-deserved time off. And even if you're still working through them, you probably have some downtime here and there. Why not fill it with your favorite shows and movies and get some real binge-watching in? You can do that now with an Amazon streaming device at a great price, thanks to this pre-Black Friday deal on one of our favorites.
As of Nov. 13, get the Amazon Fire TV Cube for $99.99, which is $40 off its normal price of $139.99. That's a discount of 29%, and the newest model of this particular streaming device.
SEE ALSO: Save over $1,000 on TCL’s massive 98-inch QLED 4K TVThe Fire TV Cube is Amazon's fastest streaming player, and it includes an octa-core processor. The retail giant claims that makes it twice as powerful as the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and it comes with built-in Alexa support so all you need to do is call out what you want to watch and search for it. It's also compatible as a smart home hub, if you need it: it can control your TV itself, soundbar, and other audio equipment like a receiver.
You can stream from just about any service on the Fire TV Cube, and it supports 4K, Dolby Vision, HDR, and Dolby Atmos. With WiFi 6 capability, you'll get it all lightning fast, too. Plus, it's a cube-shaped box that's easy to tuck away somewhere inconspicuous; it's bigger than a streaming stick, but small enough that it won't get in the way.
Grab the cube while it's on sale ahead of Black Friday.
GET A $15 CREDIT: Get a $15 Amazon credit when you spend $50 on home goods at Amazon today.
Opens in a new window Credit: Cascade / Hefty Spend $50 on home goods and get a $15 Amazon credit Get DealIt feels extra nice when you get a little back for shopping the essentials you need at home. Take advantage of a credit-back deal on home goods like soap and paper towels at Amazon today and save yourself a few bucks.
As of Nov. 13, get a $15 credit when you spend $50 on home goods at Amazon today. That’s like getting a 30% for shopping for home goods you already need. Here’s how to take advantage of the deal.
SEE ALSO: Just announced: Amazon finally dropped its Black Friday sale datesYou can shop home goods from toilet paper to trash bags to dishwasher pods with this deal. But here are a couple stipulations to keep in mind: First, read the fine print, and you’ll see that the $15 credit is only applied when you buy items sold directly by Amazon. It also doesn’t include classes of items like digital purchases. Second, the credit doesn’t appear when you order. Instead, the credit will apply to your account 30 days after the item ships. You’ll get an email then, informing you how to take advantage of your credit.
You’ll need to wait to secure and use your credit, however, you’ll be able to apply the credit to a later order one month out from shipping. You also can’t combine this pre-Black Friday sale credit offer with others, so look out for what you’re buying to make sure it qualifies. You’ll want to use your credit soon after you get it, as it will expire in mid-March.
Luckily, Amazon presents a ton of useful home products to shop that will qualify for the credit. Shop today and get $15 back on your first $50 purchase.
No one is coming out stronger from the 2024 Presidential election than X owner and billionaire Elon Musk. And that success is not just due to the potentially lucrative federal contracts he's set to snag or the legal protections Musk's ventures are taking on from his Republican alignment — he's gaining political power, too.
Announced by president-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 12, Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy — the pharmaceutical mogul and former Republican presidential hopeful — have been picked to lead a brand new agency tasked with "large scale structural reform" of the federal government. It'll be known as the "Department of Government Efficiency." (Yes, that's right, "DOGE.")
SEE ALSO: Why Elon Musk is the real winner of the 2024 US Presidential electionTrump likened the new venture to a modern Manhattan Project — the secret U.S. program that developed the atomic bomb, devastating Japanese civilian populations and changing warfare and international politics from WWII on. Under the new administration, DOGE appears to be a downsizing weapon in the war against "corruption" in the administrative state, helmed by what Ramaswamy and Musk call "a band of small-government revolutionaries."
But what exactly will this meme-mandated agency do under the new administration, and what will a more "efficient" government under Musk look like?
What will the 'Department of Government Efficiency' do?Though its name suggests otherwise, the "Department of Government Efficiency" isn't a department at all, but rather a commission or advisory body consulting with the president on spending and regulations. While Congress retains oversight of large budgetary actions, advisory groups like DOGE can advise members under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and both Trump and Musk have said the agency would have the power to make some cuts.
Musk also claimed the agency would retain a publicly accessible scoreboard of its cuts, open for feedback, and a leaderboard of "most insanely dumb spending" of tax dollars. "The entertainment value will be epic," he said.
Tweet may have been deletedDOGE's streamlining plans, helmed by the private sector, aren't a new concept for the federal government, nor is the notion of outside advisors aiding in the implementation of a president's vision, including Trump's "Save America" plan, unprecedented. The executive branch's current Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is tasked with managing and coordinating the president's policy, budget, and regulatory objectives. Trump's picks, however, have been pegged to bring an "entrepreneurial approach" to government at an unprecedented scale, working alongside the OMB to make the government "smaller," according to the president-elect.
In Trump's words, this involves "dismantling government bureaucracy, slashing excess regulations, cutting wasteful expenditures, and restructuring federal agencies." In the announcement, the president-elect said the DOGE's work would last through July 4, 2026. Ramaswamy has said the pseudo-department's first task will be "crowdsourcing examples of government waste, fraud, and abuse" from Americans at large.
The department's announcement has been met with a mix of support and derision from both parties. "I’m a Democrat for Government Efficiency," posted Democratic Minnesota congressman Dean Phillips, in support of the announcement. Ramaswamy responded: "Welcome aboard to Americans for Government Efficiency!" Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren was more critical, swiping at the fact that DOGE will have two executives leading it. “The Office of Government Efficiency is off to a great start with split leadership: two people to do the work of one person,” Warren said. “Yeah, this seems REALLY efficient.”
What is on the 'DOGE' chopping block?The agency continues the regulatory shedding that became a beacon of Trump's previous presidential term, which targeted federal safety regulations, climate policy, and even space exploration. Boosted by Musk and Ramaswamy's own gusto for "streamlining" workforces (aka laying people off), most recently modeled under Musk's takeover of X/Twitter, the conservative shrinking is set to begin again.
Slashing of federal agenciesDuring his first term, Trump tried and failed to downsize more than a dozen federal agencies. Past comments from both Musk and Ramaswamy show an eagerness to carry on his mission and hit agencies first. Musk has previously said he would like to cut the number of agencies down from 400 to a striking 99.
Ramaswamy has previously alluded to the dismantling of the FBI, the the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; the Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service; and, to mass outcry, the Department of Education. He's also said he would limit the power of the Federal Reserve.
A major part of the Trump campaign's goals, Musk has also publicly posted about eliminating the Department of Education, which he says isn't "great value for money."
Budget cuts and federal employee layoffsThe Trump administration has made a big show of supporting federal spending cuts, with Musk adding to the budget austerity cries with claims that he would help trim the federal spending by $2 trillion. Musk has since reposted several X threads positing examples of "ridiculous" spending, which include several public health campaigns and federal science grants.
In his own presidential campaign, Ramaswamy promised to cut 75 percent of the civilian federal workforce — or 1.7 million jobs — in order to diminish federal spending and trim waste.
Clearing of federal regulationsDOGE's leaders have both spoken out about loosening the chokehold of federal regulations within the last 24 hours.
"The world is suffering slow strangulation by overregulation. Every year, the noose tightens a little more. We finally have a mandate to delete the mountain of choking regulations that do not serve the greater good," said Musk in a recent X post.
Ramaswamy cited several U.S. Supreme Court decisions in a claim that "eliminating bureaucratic regulations isn’t a mere policy preference. It’s a legal mandate."
Tweet may have been deleted Tweet may have been deletedMusk, owner of transportation companies Tesla and SpaceX, has previously taken issue with the regulatory power of the Federal Aviation Administration and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ramaswamy, founder of pharmaceutical company Roivant Sciences, called the Food and Drug Administration's "regulations hypocritical, harmful, and unconstitutional."
SAVE UP TO $25 OFF: As of Nov. 13, Prime members can get a discount on select gift cards. Shop gift cards for Xbox, PlayStation, Roblox, and more.
Our top picks: Best deal overall $250 PlayStation Store gift card $225 (save $25) Get Deal Best runner-up deal $50 Xbox gift card $45 (save $5) Get Deal Best budget deal Roblox 2,200 Robux gift card $22.50 (save $2.50) Get DealThe holidays are fast approaching, which means it's time to start thinking about gifts for friends and family. This year, your Amazon Prime membership could help you stretch your budget while checking off your gift list.
SEE ALSO: Walmart is dropping Black Friday deals all month long, because the calendar means nothing anymoreRight now, you can save up to $25 on select gift cards, including from brands like PlayStation, Xbox, and Roblox. This deal is only available on digital gift cards, and most are game store credits that can be used toward digital purchases. (These gift cards are great for gamers and people who don’t want to enter their personal payment information online).
Here are the best gift card deals we could find at Amazon:
Best gift card deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: PlayStation $250 PlayStation Store gift card $225.00 at AmazonPrime members can snag a $250 PlayStation Store gift card for $225 at Amazon. That’s a $25 discount on a gift card that can be used to buy games, add-ons, PlayStation Plus, and more.
Once you make the purchase, the code and instructions will be available in your Games and Software Library and via email.
Best runner-up gift card deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox $50 Xbox gift card $45.00 at AmazonIf your giftee is an Xbox fan, Prime members can get a $50 Xbox gift card for $45. That’s only a $5 discount, but something is better than nothing, right? The card can be used to purchase games, add-ons, and more.
Like the PlayStation gift card, you'll receive the digital code and instructions via email and in your account after purchase.
Best budget gift card deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roblux Roblox 2,200 Robux gift card $22.50 at AmazonIf you want to get a gift card for less than $25, Prime members can get the Roblox 2,200 Robux gift card for just $22.50. That’s a 10% discount on the regular $25 price.
“Robux” are basically in-game currency that can be used to purchase digital items within the Roblox game. This card cannot be used for a Roblox Premium purchase.
Save up to $400 on 2-in-1 laptops on sale ahead of Black Friday.
Early Black Friday 2-in-1 laptop deals Best 2-in-1 laptop deal HP OmniBook Ultra Flip (Intel Core Ultra 7, Intel Arc Graphics, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,199.99 (save $400) Get Deal Best 2-in-1 Chromebook deal Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (Intel Core i5, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $529.99 (save $170) Get DealThe countdown to Black Friday is well underway, and so are the early deals. That's right, the holiday shopping event has basically already started (unofficially, of course), so it's time to start scouring every retailer you can to find the best discounts possible. Fortunately, we're here to do all that hard work for you.
SEE ALSO: Pick up a new keyboard at a nice discount ahead of Black Friday 2024If you're hoping to pick up some new tech, you've come to the right place. Take a look at our favorite 2-in-1 laptop deals below. Be sure to keep visiting this page as Black Friday nears, though, because we'll be updating it as new deals go live.
If you're looking for other tech items on sale, we've also been building comprehensive deals guides for laptops in general, tablets, headphones, TVs, fitness trackers, and plenty more.
Best 2-in-1 laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP OmniBook Ultra Flip (Intel Core Ultra 7, Intel Arc Graphics, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,199.99 at Best BuyThe HP OmniBook Ultra Flip is a fully kitted out 2-in-1 laptop, complete with Copilot+ support, a 2.8K OLED display, three free months of PC Game Pass, and plenty more perks. If you want to go straight for a high-end convertible laptop, this is one of the best deals we've found so far — get one for $1,199.99 at Best Buy leading up to Black Friday, which is $400 off the original price.
Best 2-in-1 Chromebook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (Intel Core i5, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $529.99 at Best BuyIf you're looking for a more budget-level 2-in-1, you'll probably want to look into getting a Chromebook. This one from Acer is equipped with some pretty decent specs, as well as Google's Chromebook Plus features. Even better, this laptop comes bundled with a convenient carrying case. Pick one up ahead of Black Friday at Best Buy and score $170 off the original price, just $529.99.
More 2-in-1 laptop dealsLenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook (Snapdragon 7CG2, Qualcomm Adreno 618, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) — $219 $379 (save $160)
Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook Laptop (Intel Pentium Silver N6000, Intel UHD Graphics, 8GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $328.99 $479 (save $150.01)
Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook (Snapdragon 7CG2, Qualcomm Adreno 618, 8GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) — $369 $499 (save $130)
HP 14 2-in-1 Chromebook Plus (Intel Core i3, Intel UHD Graphics, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFS) — $399 $629 (save $230)
Dell Inspiron 14 (AMD Ryzen 5, AMD Radeon Graphics, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $479.99 $729.99 (save $250)
Lenovo Yoga 7i (Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, Intel Graphics, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $699.99 $1,049.99 (save $350)
MSI Summit E13 Flip Evo A12M (Intel Core i7, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $799.99 $1,299.99 (save $500)
Asus ProArt PX13 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,449.99 $1,699.99 (save $250)
HP Spectre 16 (Intel Core Ultra 7, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,599.99 $2,199.99 (save $600)
Lenovo Yoga Book 9i (Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, Intel Graphics, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,699.99 $1,999.99 (save $300)
A former Air National Guard member will serve prison time because of his activities in a gaming-focused chat app.
Jack Teixeira, who previously served in the Massachusetts Air National Guard, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for pilfering classified documents from the Department of Defense and sharing them to a Discord server, per NBC News.
The sentence was slightly less than the roughly 17 years the U.S. attorney's office wanted, but the judge noted that Teixeira had specifically been trained in the proper handling of secret documents, so he still got 15 years.
SEE ALSO: How to use Discord on PS5The length of the sentence also has to do with Teixeira pleading guilty to six charges of willfully disseminating national defense information under the Espionage Act. The leaks, which were shared on Discord over the course of about a year between 2022 and 2023, allegedly included information about providing aid to Ukraine, among other things.
No matter how wild and weird your friend group's Discord server is, it probably will never live up to that.
SAVE UP TO $500: Ahead of Black Friday, shop big markdowns on soundbars at Amazon and Best Buy. Shop the Samsung HW-Q850D/ZA Soundbar for $599.99, saving $500 for 45% off.
Best soundbar deals Best soundbar deal Samsung HW-Q850D/ZA Soundbar $599.99 (Save $500) Get Deal Best budget soundbar deal Insignia 2.0 Mini Soundbar $34.99 (Save $15) Get Deal Roku Streambar SE $79.99 (Save $20) Get Deal Best Bose Speaker Bose Smart Soundbar $399 (Save $100) Get DealGetting ready for the holiday season means pulling out the string lights, stocking the pantry full of cozy treats, and turning on the latest Hallmark movie marathon. A key part of that set-up is your home entertainment system. If you're looking to make some upgrades, it might pay to start shopping ahead of Black Friday.
The big post-Thanksgiving day event falls at the very end of this month, so if you're getting antsy about your holiday shopping, the good news is, the deals are already here. If you want to watch every moment of the Macy's Day Parade in perfect detail, TVs are already on sale as part of the early Black Friday rush. If you want to hear it too, that's where a soundbar comes in.
The early Black Friday deals on soundbars are abundant. Amazon and Best Buy have major discounts, up to 50% off on soundbars from Samsung, Bose, LG, Sony, and more. Here are the best deals to shop.
SEE ALSO: Best Buy is already going hard with QLED TV deals ahead of Black Friday Best soundbar deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung HW-Q850D/ZA soundbar $599.99 at Best BuyIf you want not just a soundbar, but a fully decked out home entertainment system, the Samsung HW-Q850D/ZA is the solution. Not only do you get a wireless Dolby Atmos soundbar, but this deal also includes rear speakers to get true surround sound.
Normally $1,099.99, ahead of Black Friday, you can get it for just $599.99. That takes 45% off to give you $500 in savings.
Best budget soundbar deal Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 2.0 Mini soundbar $34.99 at Best BuyIf you're not into spending $100, or even $50, you can still find a soundbar. The Insignia 2.0 Mini soundbar is a great candidate if you're on a budget. For just $34.99, it's a compact sound system that's 20 inches in length. It's Bluetooth-enabled, but can also connect with an AUX or USB cord. It comes with three audio modes, standard, theater, or news, to elevate your home entertainment no matter what you're watching.
During Best Buy's early Black Friday sale, you can find the Insignia 2.0 Mini soundbar for $34.99. That saves you $15 for 30% off.
Best streaming soundbar deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku Streambar SE $79.99 at Best BuyThe Roku Streambar SE gives you one of the greatest gifts in this age of modern technology: two devices in one. This soundbar also doubles as a Roku streaming device, giving you access to all your favorite streaming services. Plus, it features a system to automatically adjust the volume so voices are clearer. Even better: it lowers the volume during commercials.
It's down to $79.99 ahead of Black Friday for $20 off and 20% savings.
Best Bose soundbar deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Smart soundbar $399.00 at AmazonBose recently revamped its smart speaker so you can get the newest version on sale. It includes Dolby Atmos sound in addition to an A.I. Dialogue assistant to balance voices and surround sound for perfect clarity. It connects via Bluetooth, which also allows you to play cast music and videos from your phone to the TV, all through the soundbar.
Grab the Bose smart soundbar during early Black Friday sales for just $399, saving $100. That knocks 20% off its original price of $499.
More soundbar dealsHisense HS205G Soundbar — $69.99 $79.99 (save $10)
TCL S45H S Class Soundbar — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50)
TCL S4BH S Class — $79.99 $149.99 (save $70)
Samsung HW-C400/ZA C Series Soundbar — $89.99 $119.99 (save $30)
Hisense HS2100 Soundbar — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)
Samsung HW-C445/ZA B Series Soundbar — $119.99 $279.99 (save $160)
Samsung HW-S50B S Series Soundbar — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)
JBL Cinema SB170 Soundbar — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80)
LG S60T Soundbar — $176.99 $249.99 (save $73)
Samsung B63C Soundbar — $177.99 $247.99 (save $70)
LG S40TR Soundbar — $196.99 $249.99 (save $53)
Sony HT-S400 Soundbar — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)
LG SQC4R Soundbar — $199.99 $399.99 (save $200)
Hisense AX3125H Soundbar — $219.99 $249.99 (save $30)
Samsung HW-B650/ZA Soundbar — $229.99 $399.99 (save $170)
Sony HTX8500 Soundbar — $248 $299.99 (save $51.99)
Samsung Music Frame — $249.99 $399.99 (save $150)
LG S70TR Soundbar — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100)
JBL 5.1 Channel Soundbar — $299.99 $599.99 (save $300)
Samsung S700D Soundbar — $327.99 $497.99 (save $170)
Samsung HW-Q600C Q Series Soundbar — $329.99 $599.99 (save $270)
Sony HT-A3000 Soundbar — $428 $599.99 (save $171.99)
TCL Q85H Q Class Soundbar — $499.99 $699.99 (save $200)
Samsung HW-QS730D Q Series Soundbar — $499.99 $799.99 (save $300)
Sony Bravia Theater Bar — $648 $849.99 (save $201.99)
LG S95TR Soundbar — $999.99 $1,499.99 (save $500)
SAVE UP TO 49%: Lego sets like Minecraft The Sword Outpost and Lego Creator Expert Winter Village Fire Station are on sale at Walmart’s early Black Friday sale.
Best Lego early Black Friday deals at Walmart: Best Lego gift set Lego Minecraft The Sword Outpost Building Set $30.00 (Save 33%) Get Deal Best Lego set for adults Lego Technic Bugatti Bolide Race Car Model Building Set $25.00 (Save 37%) Get Deal Best Lego Creator deal Lego Creator Expert Winter Village Fire Station $179.99 (Save 23%) Get Deal Best Lego deal for kids Lego Friends Autumn’s Horse Stable Building Set $30.00 (Save 49%) Get DealLego is a cross-generational classic. With original sets and franchise features, the Lego universe is full to the brim with snappable fun.
There’s no better time to add to a Lego collection than during Walmart’s early Black Friday sale. Whether you’re shopping for a Minecraft-obsessed kid, or you’re an engineer with a taste for Technics, Lego has kits available with the right level of complexity — and price.
Here are some of the best Lego deals available at Walmart as of Nov. 13:
Best Lego gift set Opens in a new window Credit: LEGO Lego Minecraft The Sword Outpost Building Set $30.00 at WalmartIf you're shopping for a youngster buzzing over the Ender Dragon or you’re a Minecraft veteran yourself, then the Lego Minecraft The Sword Outpost Set is the perfect gift. With 427 pieces, this set is simple enough for a kid and comes with recognizable Minecraft characters like a skeleton archer, creeper, and pig. Get it now and save 33%.
Best Lego set for adults Opens in a new window Credit: LEGO Lego Technic Bugatti Bolide Race Car Model Building Set $25.00 at WalmartLego Technics make Legos fun for adults, too. This Bugatti Bolide Race Car Model Building Set builds a Bugatti supercar with classic snap-together technic design. With 905 pieces, it’s a good challenge for kids 9 and up or for adults. With a steering system and W16 engine, it’s an exploration into the basics of car design. Take advantage of this deal to save 37%.
Best Lego Creator deal Opens in a new window Credit: LEGO Lego Creator Expert Winter Village Fire Station $179.99 at WalmartBring on the complexity! The Lego Creator Expert Winter Village Fire Station sets a full winter scene. This 1,166-piece set comes with a classic village fire station, adorned with garlands and a flag. A statue dominates an outdoor fountain, while villagers sit on a park bench nearby, watching firefighters put a star on the Christmas tree.
If you’re into large display pieces, then this Lego set is a great holiday challenge that you’ll want to display yearly. Additionally, it’s the type of set that creators will want to take apart and reconfigure a million different ways. Get this deal and save 23%, or $54.96.
Best Lego deal for kids Opens in a new window Credit: LEGO Lego Friends Autumn’s Horse Stable Building Set $30.00 at WalmartA heartwarming scene, the Lego Friends Autumn’s Horse Stable Building Set creates a cute barnyard scene. Right now, it’s available for 49% off. Built in fall foliage tones, the stable has space for two horses. Both a horse-drawn carriage and a riding set are included, with two riders.
A new leak from an unexpected source suggests Apple might be releasing iOS 18.2 on Dec. 9.
Apple Intelligence is the tentpole of the latest iPhone software update. But Apple has been slow to release some of the flagship AI-powered features that come with iOS 18 like ChatGPT integration and the new and improved Siri. So far, iOS 18.1 has brought us some Apple Intelligence features like Writing Tools, audio transcriptions in Notes, and the Clean Up tool in Photos. But the splashier features, like Genmoji, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration with Siri are expected with the next update, iOS 18.2.
Some Apple Intelligence features are available for early testingWe have a preview of iOS 18.2 through the developer beta, which is currently live. But now we might have the exact date of the public release.
This report comes from MacRumors, which connected the dots based on a notice from British mobile carrier EE. The carrier told customers that its "shared number service on MacBooks and iPads" would be discontinued on Dec. 9, meaning Wi-Fi calling from Macs and iPhones won't be supported.
MacRumors dug into the iOS 18.2 developer beta and found specific carrier settings for EE, which removes the "Add Wi-Fi Calling For Other Devices" toggle under the WiFi Calling section.
Since the iOS 18.2 developer beta mentioned EE carrier settings, and EE mentioned those settings in conjunction with Dec. 9, it's reasonable to infer that the public release of iOS 18.2 might be that date. Very good sleuthing indeed.
Unfortunately, this predicted release date clashes with another from the reliable Mark Gurman at Bloomberg.
Tweet may have been deletedGurman's sources say the iOS 18.2 public release will be a week earlier, the week of Dec. 2. Either way, we won't have to wait long to find out.
SAVE $30: As of Nov. 13, get an Xbox wireless controller in three colorways for $34.99, down from $64.99, at QVC when you use promo code HOLIDAY30. That's a discount of 49%.
Opens in a new window Credit: QVC Xbox wireless controller (Velocity Green) $34.99 at QVCIf you spend a lot of time gaming, there's one accessory you can never have too many of: controllers. There are tons of reasons why you might need more than one (or even two), including controller drift, new color releases, and general griminess. And maybe you're starting to feel a little badly about giving all your guests the third-party controller that's just a little worse to play with than the official option. Whatever the case may be, you can snag a new Xbox controller today for a great price thanks to this early Black Friday deal.
As of Nov. 13, you can get an Xbox wireless controller in Velocity Green from QVC for $34.99 when you use promo code HOLIDAY30. That's a discount of $30, or 49% off. Keep in mind that you will need to be a new QVC customer to be eligible for this deal, and you will need to make an account, even if you plan on shopping as a guest. You will need to enter your payment details before you're able to enter the promo code, which can be used on the final page before submitting your order.
SEE ALSO: Score $320 off a curved gaming monitor in Walmart's early Black Friday saleThe Velocity Green color is a fun, bright option (and a great way to keep brat summer alive) that gives the original white and black options a run for their money. It's a standard yet versatile controller that you can use with all Xbox consoles, from the Series X to the Xbox One and Windows devices as well. It even makes a great Steam controller. It also has a hybrid D-pad with textured grip and a Share button built-in so you can take screenshots and send or share them with others.
Grab one or a few to have on offer if something happens to the one you have; you can always keep one on reserve and charging while you game with another.
After spending several weeks in the shadows while the other big retailers duked it out for the early Black Friday announcement spotlight, Amazon finally announced dates for its end-of-November schedule on Nov. 13: Amazon's Black Friday event will start on Thursday, Nov. 21, and run through (Cyber) Monday, Dec. 2, with new deals dropping every day.
SEE ALSO: Best Buy is already going hard with QLED TV deals ahead of Black FridayAs a refresher, actual Black Friday is on Nov. 29 in 2024. That two-week window for Black Friday shopping seems more than adequate until you remember that Best Buy, Target, and Walmart have been in their Black Friday bag since October, announcing their Black Friday calendars before Halloween and hosting early events on and off throughout November. Isn't it so casual and normal that a Black Friday event kicking off an entire week before Thanksgiving would still be considered late?
It's possible that Amazon chilled a little longer than the other retailers because it needed some extra time to regroup after October Prime Day, which happened barely a month ago. (Not that Amazon's ever been one to take a breather if there's money to be made.)
What will be on sale at Amazon for Black Friday?This limbo period between Prime Day and the start of the sale on Nov. 21 doesn't mean there are no good deals at Amazon right now. Actually, the Prime Day that just happened provides some good intel on what record-low pricing we might see return (or be beaten) come the start of Amazon's Black Friday sale: MacBooks and the iPad Mini come to mind.
We're already seeing early robot vacuum deals, Fire tablet deals, headphone deals, and more live at Amazon in early November, including a handful of prices that match or beat record-low sale prices we saw in October for Prime Big Deal Days. In the press release, Amazon specifically mentioned these upcoming savings:
Up to 55% off Echos, the 50-inch 4 Series Fire TV and 55-inch Omni QLED Fire TV, and Kindles
Up to 50% off robot vacuums from iRobot, Roborock, and Shark
Up to 45% off laptops from HP, Lenovo, and Acer
Up to 45% off kitchen appliances from Cuisinart, Nutribullet, and KitchenAid
Up to 40% off Dyson vacuums and air purifiers and up to 20% off Dyson hair care
The list goes on, but it's your expected heavy hitters. Check out our coverage from October Prime Day for more details on the brands and categories Amazon likes to focus on during big sale events.
What's the difference between Prime Day and Black Friday?While much of the same stuff goes on sale for both events, the main difference between Prime Day and Black Friday is that you don't need to be a Prime member to access most of Amazon's Black Friday deals. (We can't promise that some discounts won't be under Prime lock, but the chances are much, much lower when the sale event isn't one Amazon made up for itself.) In fact, many Amazon purchases over a certain amount can still qualify for free few-day shipping — so if you can manage to not be such a last-minute shopper, you don't necessarily need to pay $14.99 per month for November and December just to get free shipping.
SEE ALSO: Walmart vs. Amazon: Which retail giant has the best deals?Toy deals and TV deals are two categories likely to pop off a little harder at Amazon for Black Friday than they did for Prime Day. Amazon will still prioritize its own Fire TVs, of course, but it's much more likely to throw other, more premium TV deals (like Samsung's The Frame) into the mix. Amazon did drop tons of record-low Lego deals during Prime Day, so expect those to make a return. Other toys in the spotlight (as mentioned by the press release) include up to 50% off Disney, Marvel, American Girl, Hot Wheels, Barbie, Fisher-Price, and Star Wars.
And remember: Prime Day might officially be Amazon's thing, but Black Friday is every store's thing. A lot of good deals at Amazon might exist (or be better) at another retailer, and other stores might have better deals selections in categories where Amazon has slim pickings.
Pro tip: Don't forget to check Amazon price history before buyingTo confirm whether a deal at Amazon is "good" or not, you can paste the listing URL into Amazon price history tracker Camelcamelcamel to see how low that item's price has dropped in the past.
Cross-checking price history on Camelcamelcamel or the product's MSRP listed on that brand's official website is a smart habit to get into — Amazon has a habit of inflating some list prices to make discounts look much steeper than they are. Speaking of shopping cautiously at Amazon, all of our same tips about avoiding products sold or shipped by third-party sellers still apply (especially on big tech investments like laptops and TVs).
Black Friday at Amazon technically doesn't start until Nov. 21, but in typical Amazon fashion, there are already plenty of deals worth grabbing. If you want to start your holiday shopping and save some money, you don't need to wait around. We've rounded up a few of our favorite deals on top brands — like Samsung, Fitbit, and Amazon's own devices — on Nov. 13 to help you kick things off.
Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. Don't see anything that sparks your interest? Check out our picks from yesterday, Nov. 12. Many of those are still live, including a record-low price on the Apple AirTags four-pack.
Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds FE $59.17 at AmazonThe very good Samsung Galaxy Buds FE just keep getting cheaper. Earlier this month they dropped down to just $59.99 from $99.99. As of Nov. 13, however, they've hit a new low price by a few cents. Snag a pair for just $59.17 at Amazon and save 41%. "The sound quality from the Galaxy Buds FE is unmatched for earbuds at this price range," Mashable reporter RJ Andersen wrote in her review of the Samsung buds, adding that even Apple users should consider them. They also offer excellent noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, and solid battery life.
Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Sense 2 $179.95 at AmazonFitbit's most advanced smartwatch, the Sense 2 does all the things you'd want a smartwatch to. It tracks things like sleep, altitude changes, bloody oxygen levels, ECG, skin temperature, and more. It has over 40 built-in exercise modes to keep up with your training or workout routine, whether you're a runner, skier, cyclist, paddleboarder, or anything in between. It also lets you take calls, use Google Maps, tap-to-pay, receive emails, and other alerts. It's regularly $249.95, but as of Nov. 13, it's on sale for just $179.95. That's 28% in savings and matches its Prime Day price.
Opens in a new window Credit: PlayStation $250 PlayStation Store Gift Card $225.00 at AmazonWhether you're looking for a gift for a gamer in your life or want to take advantage of a discount at the PlayStation Store yourself, this $250 gift card will go a long way. And as of Nov. 13, you'll save $25 if you're a Prime member. It can be redeemed for anything on the PlayStation Store, including games, add-ons, PlayStation Plus, and more. After your purchase, the digital code with redemption instructions will be sent to your email and be available on your Games and Software Library on Amazon.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K $21.99 at AmazonFor only $4 more than the typical Fire TV Stick, you can get the Fire TV Stick 4K, which does everything a little bit better. The 4K version offers supports for cinematic 4K Ultra HD, as well as support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos, and WiFi 6. Not to mention, it now lets you play Xbox games without a console. Snag it on sale for just $21.99 as of Nov. 13 at Amazon. That's 56% in savings and its lowest price on record.
None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.
SAVE $15: As of Nov. 13, you can get the Crock-Pot 20-ounce electric lunch box at Amazon for $29.99, down from $44.99. That's 33% off.
Opens in a new window Credit: Crock-Pot Crock-Pot 20-ounce electric lunch box $29.99 at AmazonIt’s getting dark at 5:30 p.m., the air is getting crisp, and the leaves are changing color, so it’s officially soup season. What better way to enjoy the cozy comforts of autumn than with a warm, hearty meal simmered to perfection in a slow cooker? (I highly recommend Trader Joe’s Soup-zaa.)
Right now, you can snag the Crock-Pot 20-ounce electric lunch box for just $29.99 (down from $44.99). That's a $15 discount, or 33% off.
SEE ALSO: When do Black Friday sales start? Early holiday deals are already here.This tiny slow cooker is ideal for leftovers or solo meals. It's the perfect size for a single serving of chili, stew, or oatmeal. (I actually own this little cooker and use it all the time!) Or, if you’re in charge of sides or dips for a potluck, this Crock-Pot is designed for travel.
It features a convenient carrying handle, is dishwasher-safe, and has a seal and store lid to prevent spills on the go. You can also get it in black, faded blue, moonshine green, or blush pink.
Get your hearty fall meals on with the Crock-Pot 20-ounce electric lunch box for just $29.99.
SAVE 20%: The Tile Pro Bluetooth tracker 2-pack is on sale at Amazon for $47.99 with the on-page coupon, down from the list price of $59.99. That's $12 off.
Opens in a new window Credit: Tile Tile Pro Bluetooth tracker (2-pack) $47.99 at AmazonNow that Halloween is over and Black Friday sales are already cropping up, it's time to think about the upcoming holidays. Even with perfect planning and execution, they tend to be a chaotic time when it becomes incredibly easy to misplace pretty much anything. If you struggle with keeping your important items from getting lost, check out this deal on a two-pack of Bluetooth trackers.
As of Nov. 13, the Tile Pro Bluetooth tracker 2-pack is on sale for $47.99 at Amazon with the on-page coupon, down from the typical price of $59.99. That means you'll save $12, or 20%.
SEE ALSO: When do Black Friday sales start? Early holiday deals are already here.If your holiday plans involve checking a bag on a flight, you'll want to include a Bluetooth tracker in your luggage. With the Tile app on your smartphone, you'll have constant access to the whereabouts of your bag. In Mashable's review of the best Bluetooth trackers, the Tile Pro earns the title of the best alternative to the popular AirTag, and it's a great option if you have an Android device since the AirTag is only compatible with iOS.
But the Tile Pro is useful for so much more than just luggage. Thanks to the tracker's design, you can attach it to your keyring, wallet, bag, or almost anything else you tend to misplace. If your lost item is within a range of 500 feet, you can follow the app's instructions to play a sound on the Tile Pro, giving you a way to follow the sound to your lost item.
This deal on the Tile Pro includes two trackers, one black and one white. Use both yourself to track two items or share with family members. They can also make great gifts if you have a forgetful friend.
Instead of paying the typical $59.99 for the 2-pack, save $12 at Amazon and get two Tile Pros for just $47.99 and remove a stress point from the holidays this year.
When Donald Trump was announced the winner of the U.S. presidential election, American women began posting about the 4B movement, a radical feminist movement that originated in South Korea. From one woman saying she broke up with her Republican boyfriend on election night to join 4B to another saying she's building her "dream body that no man will touch for the next four years," discussion of the movement has exploded online.
What is 4B?4B stands for the "four nos," which translates to no dating, no sex, no marriage, and no child-rearing, as Hawon Jung, a journalist and author of Flowers of Fire: The Inside Story of South Korea's Feminist Movement & What It Means for Women's Rights Worldwide, wrote for the New York Times last year.
SEE ALSO: Crisis hotlines see huge increase before and after Trump winDiscussion about 4B has grown in Western online spaces in recent years. In 2023, The Cut published a widely-discussed explainer on 4B (that's since been updated in light of the election).
4B emerged in South Korea as a part of a wider feminist wave that swept the country from the late 2010s to early 2020s, Jung told Mashable over email. There were heated discussions on and offline about misogyny, patriarchy, gender violence, and gender discrimination. Korea has a steep gender pay gap and was also ranked last among 29 OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries for women's working environment.
A major part of these discussions was about the uneven burden women face in terms of domestic labor and caregiving, oftentimes at the expense of personal aspirations, Jung said. Around this time, the term "no marriage" — roughly translated to "willfully unmarried" — began to become popular and widely used for women who chose not to marry.
SEE ALSO: How to combat the invisible labor divide in your own home"4B is at the extreme end of the whole spectrum of women in South Korea who choose to stay single and childless," Jung said. The arguments for 4B, according to the women involved that Jung spoke to, come down to being tired of the patriarchal culture ingrained in the institution of marriage, societal pressure to marry and have children, and intimate partner violence (IPV) and lack of protection for victims. These women choose to boycott marriage and even romantic relationships with men until society and men change how they treat women.
With South Korea's #MeToo movement, IPV, and digital sex crimes gaining public attention in the late 2010s — coupled with the "no marriage" precedent in the country — there was momentum for 4B to settle and become more popularized, said sociology Ph.D. candidate at Yale University, Meera Choi, who studies the 4B movement.
There aren't definite numbers of how many women are in the 4B movement in South Korea. Those who identify as feminists in Korea are subject to harassment, bullying, career setbacks, and even job loss and violence, Jung said. So some 4B followers don't share this publicly.
Both Jung and Choi said that there is a broader discontent about marriage and childbearing among South Korean women beyond those who identify as 4B. Also, some women are choosing to be childless and single and not identify as 4B because they don't see it as a political statement.
"The core message of the 4B movement is a far more condensed, intense, and outspoken version of the frustration and grievances many ordinary South Korean women feel about the institution of marriage or patriarchal family culture in general," Jung said.
Why are American women talking about 4B?Donald Trump's win spurred discussion about 4B in the U.S., as did misogynistic gloating in its wake — such as white nationalist Nick Fuentes claiming, "Your body, my choice."
On social media, discussions of voluntary celibacy and being "boy sober" have emerged among heterosexual women in the last year. This is largely because of frustrations over modern dating and dating apps, as well as dissatisfaction with casual sex. This is also a consequence of politics, particularly the overturning of Roe v. Wade and misogynistic ideals pushed by manosphere influencers.
4B has been lumped into these discussions. Choi said there are inherent differences between American and South Korean feminism, however. An example she gave was American feminism focuses on individual desire and freedom, which is a more optimistic outlook. Choi said pessimism is more prevalent in Korea, and there's a greater focus on what makes someone a "good" feminist.
Who can participate in 4B?A flurry of discourse among American women started around who can and can't be 4B. Women began asking if they could be in 4B if they have a boyfriend, husband, and/or children.
"if u have a boyfriend or a husband u cannot be apart of the 4b movement [sic]," said X user @lilmswinehouse3.
Tweet may have been deleted"we will never be free," said X user @bambilith along with a screenshot of a woman asking if she can participate in 4B "but still love [her] boyfriend."
Tweet may have been deletedJung said similar arguments have sometimes appeared on South Korean social media and internet chatrooms since 4B emerged. "The arguments usually revolved around the question of whether a woman can be a true feminist if she is dating with a man, if she is married, thus 'selling out' to the patriarchal institution of marriage," Jung said. "And I think that this kind of debate inevitably happens when there is a social media-driven movement based on the deeply personal changes in a woman's everyday life."
SEE ALSO: I haven't had a boyfriend for a decade. Here's what I've learned.Choi said that 4B has become almost an orthodox, separatist feminist movement in Korea. The question of who is the "better" feminist does come up. It's an insular group, with some 4B women only associating with each other because they are tired of discussions about men that their married friends might talk about, for example.
"Among these women who adopt 4B as not just a practice, but almost an identity," Choi said. In her research, she has interviewed women who said they're not 4B because they don't follow the "rules," or they're not ready to not have relationships with men, or because they wear makeup and have long hair. The latter points refer to the "escape the corset" movement, where Korean women reject societal beauty ideals by cutting their hair and not wearing makeup in order to not look feminine.
Further, many 4B women in Korea are gender essentialists, meaning they believe men and women have intrinsic, biological differences. Many (but not all) are also trans-exclusionary. This seems to be in contrast with the swath of women who are talking about 4B in America, who appear to be primarily liberal (though some may be TERFS as well, trans-exclusionary radical feminists).
Some women in Korea are critical of 4B — even if they don't engage in heterosexual relationships themselves — for gender and sexuality reasons, said Choi. Similar feminist separatist movements in the U.S. have also been criticized for excluding trans women. Sex strikes, in general, have occurred elsewhere around the world. In 2019, actor Alyssa Milano called for a sex strike following abortion restrictions. The concept has been criticized for the assumption that sex is about pleasing men, not women's desire, and for excluding LGBTQ people.
SEE ALSO: What are cybersex crimes? Read an extract from 'The Pocket Guide to the Patriarchy' Will 4B spread in the U.S.?It remains to be seen whether 4B or something similar will become widespread in the U.S.
In the days since the election, it seems that the practices of 4B, but not the identity aspect of it, have spread on American social media. The context that some South Korean radical feminists hold gender essentialist beliefs may be lost stateside.
Aside from the lost context, Choi said it's difficult to say simplistically whether the movement gaining traction is a good thing or a bad thing. It's a reaction to the rising conservative thinking, but it could empower women to think about their lives beyond relationships with men. "I empathize and sympathize with these women's strategies and tactics," Choi said, and she's curious how it will unfold in the U.S.
"With Roe v. Wade gone and another Trump presidency on the horizon, the interest among American women in the 4B movement and what it stands for seems to indicate the growing sense of anger and hopelessness women feel about the patriarchal force in their society — a key factor that paved the way for the 4B movement in South Korea to begin with," Jung said.
Despite cultural and political differences, the anger and frustration women feel in a patriarchal society are all too similar.
UPDATE: Nov. 13, 2024, 12:17 p.m. EST This article was updated to clarify Choi's comments.
SAVE $80: As of Nov. 13, you can get the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet for just $109.99, down from $189.99. That's an $80 discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro $109.99 at AmazonBlack Friday is still a couple of weeks away, but Amazon’s already offering some pretty sweet deals on tablets, TVs, and other tech.
As of Nov. 13, you can get our favorite kid-friendly tablet, the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro, for just $109.99. That’s $80 off the list price and the lowest price we’ve seen on this tablet.
SEE ALSO: Amazon's Fire HD 10 Kids Pro tablet is literally too cool for schoolThe Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro comes with a year-long Amazon Kids+ subscription, a sturdy case, and tons of parental controls like age filters and limited access to specific apps to keep your little one safe. After the first year, the subscription will auto-renew at $5.99 per month, or you can cancel it (but the subscription is really what makes this tablet so great for kids).
It has a 10.1-inch display, 32GB of storage, and a 13-hour battery life for long car rides or trips. Bonus: there’s a two-year worry-free guarantee, so if it gets damaged, Amazon will replace it, no questions asked.
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