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Trump ranting about Jimmy Kimmel online has become so common that the host barely bats an eyelid.
"I woke up this morning, I'm in bed, my wife comes out of the bathroom. She's got her phone, she goes, 'Um, Trump tweeted you should be fired again.' I was like 'Oh', then I went downstairs and made bagels for the kids," says Jimmy Kimmel in the clip above, referring to a Truth Social post in which the president wrote "Get the bum off the air!!!"
"And he posted this, this is interesting, at 12:49am, 11 minutes after the show ended on the East coast," says Kimmel. "Which is nice, he watches us live. Hi Mr President! How are you? Thanks for watching us on TV instead of on YouTube, we appreciate that, and I'll tell ya, it's viewers like you that keep us on the air, ironically."
We're officially back in Black Friday season, folks.
Though Black Friday falls on Nov. 28 this year, retailers are already kicking off sales. Best Buy dropped early deals and doorbusters on Oct. 31, and Target started its first holiday savings event on Nov. 6. Amazon kicked off its programming on Nov. 20, and Walmart hosted an early sale, but will get back in on the action on Nov. 25. We've spotted plenty of Black Friday-worthy deals that you can shop early to get ahead of your holiday list.
Keep checking back for the best Black Friday deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and beyond.
Best early Black Friday Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 at AmazonThe 13-inch MacBook Air is down to a record-low price of $749 ahead of Black Friday. This is our favorite laptop for students, thanks to its M4 silicon and slim design. This markdown is so good that even if it does happen to drop lower for Black Friday or Cyber Monday (and we're not counting on it), you still score a great deal without all the chaos of Black Friday shopping.
More Apple deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699 at Best BuyRead our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Gen 1) headphones.
The Bose QC Ultra headphones have long been some of our favorite noise-cancelling headphones. Even though Bose recently replaced them with a new Gen 2 model, the originals are still an excellent value for your money — especially at the record low price of $299.
More Black Friday headphones and earbuds deals Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WF-C710N Wireless Earbuds $78 at AmazonSenior Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart sees Narwal's newest robot vacuum mop combo as a dupe for the $1,599.99 Roborock Saros 10R, our favorite robot vacuum of the year. Its edge cleaning is comparable thanks to dual spinning mopping pads that flex out from under the vacuum to scrub in corners and along walls. When mopping, the Freo Z10 Ultra ensures that it does a thorough job by taking a before-and-after picture of the spill, going back for another pass if necessary. The livestream pet camera is a bonus for homes with pets.
More robot vacuum and vacuum deals Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy E20 3-in-1 $349.99 at Amazon"If you're not sure what size TV to get, we consider 65 inches to be the sweet spot for most folks. While the Hisense U6 Mini LED QLED TV falls into the budget-friendly category, its specs don't scream 'budget' at all. It features a Mini LED backlight system, which means its uses smaller LEDs to deliver a brighter and more detailed picture. Plus, it packs a 144Hz native refresh rate, WiFi 6 connectivity, support for HDR in Dolby Vision, the Fire TV OS, and on-board Alexa. Our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) called it 'easily the brightest and most colorful budget-friendly TV we've tested.'" — Christina Buff, Mashable Contributor
More TV and streaming deals Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 55-inch Class Q6-Series QLED 4K TV $279.99 at TargetOne of our favorite health trackers, the Oura Ring, just got a major markdown ahead of Black Friday. Right now, score the Oura Ring 4 for 30% off. It's down to $349, saving you $150 off its $499 price tag. The Oura Ring 4 is our favorite smart ring at Mashable, providing holistic insights to help you manage stress and heart health.
More Black Friday fitness tracker deals Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Forerunner 265 Running Smartwatch $299.99 at AmazonThe Ninja Slushi is a blast in any season — frozen margs in any flavor you want when it's hot, apple cider slush or gingerbread frappé when it's chilly. (Mashable Senior Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart loves her Slushi, and so do all of her friends.) A year after the first Slushi came out, Ninja released two larger capacity versions in a few fun colors. The 88-ounce model on sale for $269.99 at Amazon can make a slightly bigger batch than the original 72-ounce model, which is on sale for $249.99 at Walmart. $20 more for extra beverages and a chic green build? Sold. (If you want the purple one, it's $269.99 at Target.)
More Black Friday kitchen deals Nespresso Festive Vertuo Pop+ Coffee and Espresso Maker $129 at AmazonThe best early Black Friday deal for the home is at Brooklinen. Right now, the brand is offering 25% off across its products. You can find Brooklinen's super-plush Turkish cotton bath towel bundle for just $107, saving you 30% off. All prices are marked, no discount code needed.
More early Black Friday home deals Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark StainForce Portable Stain Remover $149.99 at AmazonSome of the year's best Black Friday deals are in the power station category, where you'll find discounts of 56% or more. And for so many reasons, this Anker Solix power station is our top pick for holiday shoppers. In our review, Mashable contributor Lauren Allain wrote that the "Anker Solix C1000 portable power station nails performance, design, and versatility," awarding it a Mashable Choice Award. And now that it's at a record-low price at Amazon, it's neve been easier to recommend.
More Black Friday power station deals EcoFlow River 2 $269 at AmazonWhether you're shopping for outdoor deals to replenish your own gear or get a gift for the outdoorsman in your life, the best deal we've spotted is on the Coleman Sundome tent. This four-person tent is weatherproof, designed to block out wind and rain, and keep you dry. It's down to $78.99 ahead of Black Friday, saving you $39 for 33% off its list price of $117.99.
More early Black Friday outdoor deals Opens in a new window Credit: Osprey Osprey Hikelite Backpack $99.95 at AmazonEven though Amazon's Black Friday sale hasn't officially started (you have to wait until Nov. 20 for that), Amazon devices such as Fire TVs are already marked down in advance of the sale. In addition, you can find plenty of limited-time deals on popular gadgets, power stations, smart home tech, outdoor gear, and Christmas gifts. Amazon is also a great place to stock up on stocking stuffers, as you'll find an abundance of deals under $25.
Opens in a new window Credit: Bissell Bissell Little Green Mini Portable Carpet Cleaner $84.98 at AmazonAs in years past, Walmart+ members get early access to the best Black Friday deals, and you can either sign up for a free trial or get 50% off a membership. Until its next official Black Friday sales event (mark your calendars for Nov. 25), the original Everything Store has great early deals on video games, kitchen gadgets, Legos, and even Dyson vacuums.
Opens in a new window Credit: Crock-Pot Crock-Pot Manual 7-Quart Slow Cooker $34 at WalmartBest Buy has an interesting Black Friday system: It's been dropping new doorbusters every single Thursday since Halloween. Some of those deals have stuck around, and some are fleeting. You can plan ahead for the official Black Friday sale (kicking off on Nov. 20) with the Best Buy Black Friday ad scan, but here are some deals that are confirmed to be at their Black Friday prices.
Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 65-inch C5 OLED 4K TV $1,399.99 at Best BuyWe're scanning Target's weekly ad to find the best early Black Friday deals of 2025, including plenty of products that are cheaper at Target than on Amazon. Strangely, that includes some of Amazon's own products. So, if you're a Target Circle member and you need a new kids' tablet or espresso machine, now's your chance to save.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet $44.99 at TargetOnce upon a time, Americans lined up in droves outside Walmarts and Targets, still full from Thanksgiving dinner, so they could be first in the door. Thankfully, these frenzied Black Friday free-for-alls are a relic of a bygone era. Now, not only can you order all of the best Black Friday deals online, but for the past few years, retailers have also been launching their Black Friday sales weeks in advance of Thanksgiving.
Case in point: Amazon and Best Buy officially launched their Black Friday sales on Thursday. So, ready or not, Black Friday is already here. You can tell because Mashable is once again working around the clock to bring you live updates on all of the latest sales, standout deals, price drops, and inventory updates. Already, we've spied record discounts on flagship noise-cancelling headphones, Apple laptops and tablets, Dyson appliances, and some of the year's most popular tech gifts.
Check out the top early deals so far, and keep scrolling for the full schedule of events and the latest live updates and news from the Mashable shopping team.
Top Black Friday Deals at a glance: The best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (1st Gen) $299 (save $130) Get Deal Best Earuds Deal Apple AirPods Pro 2 $139 (save $100) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Apple AirTag $17.97 (save $11.03) Get Deal Best TV Under $1,000 Samsung 55-inch The Frame LS03F 4K QLED Smart TV $897.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best TV Under $500 Samsung 65-inch QN65 4K QLED Smart TV 2025 $448 (save $151.99) Get Deal Best Amazon Device Deal New Amazon Echo Dot Max $89.99 (save $10) Get Deal Best Apple laptop deal 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4) $749 (save $250) Get Deal Best Beauty Deal Dyson Supersonic with three attachments $299.99 (save $150) Get Deal Stocking Stuffer Deal Orastone Electric Hand Warmers $17.99 (save $12) Get Deal Best Lego Deal Lego Wicked Welcome to Emerald City Building Set $79.95 (save $20.04) Get DealRemember: Black Friday 2025 takes place on Friday, Nov. 28, and is quickly followed by Cyber Week, which starts on Monday, Dec. 1. However, you can already shop plenty of sales at all the major online retailers. If you want to be the first to know when new sales go online, then keep checking back as we provide live updates on the shopping festivities.
It's a simple truth: Where there’s a Dyson product, there’s a dupe, and that holds especially true for Dyson beauty products. For the past several years, I've been on the hunt for the best Dyson Supersonic dupes.
The brand entered the beauty sphere in 2016 when it released the now-iconic Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, which introduced an innovative design that maximized airflow and minimized hair damage. Nine years later, it remains the most coveted hair dryer on the market, making it clear that Dyson's beauty tech bet was a huge success. While it’s an impressive product, the standard model also retails for $519 (an increase from its previous $429).
The often-imitated hair dryer has a lot of copycats that dupe Dyson's signature look but skimp on quality. A good rule of thumb: Avoid the $40 Amazon knockoffs that copy Dyson's signature fuchsia and nickel design. I promise they won't perform the same, and you'll be lucky if they last six months. However, in recent years, a handful of competitors have released Dyson Supersonic alternatives that truly offer similar results.
Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Supersonic hair dryer (with 3 attachments) $329.99 at DysonTo answer that question, I tested a bunch of hair dryers. Some look similar to the Supersonic, and some look nothing like it. I wanted to find the best alternatives to the Dyson Supersonic that replicate the experience: That is to say, they dry your hair in a way that feels quick, easy, and at least a little luxurious.
My top recommendation as of November 2025? The Laifen Swift. Not only does it look like the real thing, but it utilizes ions to minimize damage and has a powerful 110,000 RPM high-speed motor. Plus, it's affordable, which is why it's held the top spot in this guide for nearly a year.
The Laifen Swift, along with many of the other dupes on this guide, often go on sale during Black Friday, allowing you to get even more bang for your buck (especially with the increased prices of the Supersonic line).
What makes the Dyson Supersonic special?The Supersonic has stood the test of time because with it, Dyson reimagined the hair dryer. Instead of a bulky, loud dryer, the Supersonic is sleek and compact yet more powerful than other dryers on the market (and a little less loud, too).
Dyson is known for this futuristic aesthetic on its products, but the look of this dryer also has a function. The ring-shaped head ditches the vented and coiled model of the traditional hair dryer and houses the tiny V9 motor in the handle. The combination of the V9 motor and the Air Multiplier technology makes for a dryer that clocks in at only 1.8 pounds yet still delivers a powerful airflow that’s notably quieter than the roar of a traditional dryer. That extra strong airflow also makes this dryer less reliant on heat and keeps hair damage to a minimum.
SEE ALSO: All the best Dyson beauty dupes we've testedTo further mitigate any heat damage, the Supersonic also measures the air temperature up to 20 times per second and uses a built-in ionizer to minimize static and give hair a sleek finish, which brings us to a quick ionizer science lesson.
Ionizers are pretty common in higher-end air dryers. Why? They blow negative ions at wet hair to reduce static electricity by sealing the hair cuticle and taking down the power of that positive ionic charge (aka what's causing that annoying frizz). As negative ions make contact with hair, they're also dispersing the positive ions of water, therefore cutting down on your drying time and reducing damage in the process.
SEE ALSO: All the best skincare tech that we tested and loved, and some that we didn’tBasically, it's one of the reasons the Dyson Supersonic provides such quick and excellent results and why hair dryers with ionizers cost more money — they do more than simply dry hair.
Magnetic attachments designed to easily snap onto the blow dryer round out the futuristic feel of the Supersonic. Five are included: a styling concentrator, a flyaway attachment, a diffuser, a gentle air attachment, and a wide-tooth comb. It's a nice array of included nozzles, even for high-end dryers, which might typically include three or four attachments at the most.
Why is the Dyson Supersonic so expensive?At $519, the Supersonic is definitely an investment. However, you're paying for a high-end motor that's built to last, multiple heat settings to protect hair, an innovative design, and of course, the ionic tech. Other dryers from popular hot tool brands like T3, ghd, and Harry Josh boast some similar features and run you anywhere from $150 to $350, but none quite capture the magic of the Supersonic.
SEE ALSO: Honest review of Ruggable: Are the washable rugs worth the price?When I tested the Supersonic, I found that it had a luxe feel that stands out from other hair dryers. But don't forget: the Dyson Supersonic is now almost 10 years old.
Last year, Dyson released the updated Supersonic Nural (which you can find more info on in the FAQ section of this article), but it's not a drastically different product, with the main upgrade coming in the form of smart features, including improved temperature regulation and attachment detection. I tested it for a few weeks and found the upgrades nice, but by no means game-changing, especially for a $549 hair dryer. I also tested it against other smart hair dryers and found that the T3 Aire IQ offered the best intelligent features for the price point (more on that below, too).
Even with the original Supersonic being an older model, there is something to be said about it standing the test of time, and for providing a luxurious (yet efficient) drying experience, especially for folks with thick hair. On the other hand, Dyson competitors have had plenty of time to develop alternatives, all at a fraction of the price.
Recent testing updatesI'm in the process of testing newer hair dryers from Dreame, including the Dreame Miracle Pro.
The newest addition is the Supersonic Nural dupe, the T3 Aire IQ dryer, which I added in April 2025. Prior to that, I added the Dreame Gleam hair dryer, the Dreame Pocket, and the Shark SpeedStyle Pro Flex in November 2024. In the same month, I removed the Shark HyperAIR from my recommendations as it's largely been phased out from store shelves after Shark discontinued it. If you're still especially keen to get it, a version with just one attachment is available at Walmart.
I also replaced the BaBylissPRO with the Dreame Gleam as the best pick under $100 — though the BaByliss is still a solid hair dryer, it felt more like a standard blow dryer than a Supersonic dupe. Plus, it's less widely available these days.
In February 2025, I tested the L'Oréal Airlight Pro, which at $475 costs even more than the original Supersonic and almost as much as the Supersonic Nural. The Airlight Pro looked and functioned very similar to the Zuvi Halo, which makes sense — the hair dryer was developed in partnership with Zuvi. At the time, I didn't include it as it wasn't that different than the Zuvi Halo, and cost significantly more. However, since then, the Zuvi Halo appears to be discontinued — it's been sold out for months on Zuvi's website after a drastic price hike to $634. I reached out to a representative from Zuvi to confirm the discontinuation, but didn't hear back. As I result, I've decided to remove the Zuvi Halo from our list of recommendations, and am reconsidering the inclusion of the Airlight Pro.
Finally, Dreame recently released the Dreame Pocket Ultra, an upgrade to one of our current recommendations, as well as the Dreame Miracle Pro, another Supersonic dupe contender. I'll be testing both for potential inclusion in this guide.
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Once two distinct deal shopping days, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, have basically merged into one massive shopping extravaganza. The lines really began to blur when the world shut down in 2020 and brick-and-mortar stores hosted online sales in lieu of in-person Black Friday events. In 2025, those lines are practically nonexistent. We certainly can't see them.
While major retailers have been running holiday sales throughout all of November, savvy shoppers know that Black Friday, Cyber Monday, (and the few days surrounding them) still remain two of the absolute biggest shopping days of the year for their ability to reliably trigger record-low prices on big-ticket items (like TVs, Apple devices, smartwatches, gaming consoles, and of course, Amazon's own devices). That includes discounts that beat Amazon's massively-hyped October Prime Day deals.
SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Get live updates on the latest sales, doorbusters, and deal drops Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday — what's the difference?Way back in the age of MySpace and AIM — aka 2005 — the National Retail Federation debuted the term "Cyber Monday" after realizing that the Monday after Thanksgiving saw a flood of online sales. This was likely due to shoppers using their faster internet connections at work on Monday morning to snag deals, or at least that's what they credited it to. That, of course, and the fact that online retailers wanted some of that holiday shopping bread, too. Thus, two distinct deal shopping days were born: Black Friday, for those who wanted to shop in stores the day after Thanksgiving, and Cyber Monday, for those who liked shopping from the comfort of their homes.
These days, there's little — if any — real difference between the two due to the alleged "death of retail." Everyone and everything is online, so why wouldn't Black Friday be? Based on our years of experience covering both, we can truly say neither is a "better" day to shop. It really comes down to what you're looking for and how much demand there is for it.
Are there better deals on Black Friday or Cyber Monday?If you see a solid deal, grab it, no matter which sale title it falls under. There's not a tremendous amount of distinction anymore in terms of discounts on particular products as there has been in previous years. However, there are still rules to follow in some product categories: TV deals tend to be more dramatic and widespread for Black Friday with a higher likelihood of selling out before the clock even turns to Cyber Monday, while waiting for Cyber Monday to double-check that there's not a new, better laptop deal is often wise.
But with the blurred lines of Cyber Week, many of these deals will cross over. As noted at BlackFriday.com, "Some TV deals will feature flashy discounts during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but they might not have the specs you're after." TL;DR: The deals will be great for both shopping days, but it all depends on what you're looking for. If you see the specs you like listed under a product sitting at a price that you like, grab it to be safe. Also, as a best practice, check camelcamelcamel.com for price history details from Amazon.
How long is Black Friday?It's honestly silly at this point to even call it Black Friday. It's no longer just on Friday — it's a month-long affair. In 2025, Best Buy kicked off the holiday shopping season on Halloween (scary, I know). Walmart and Target followed close behind, with their first Black Friday sales events kicking off in early November. Amazon and Best Buy's official Black Friday sales will run from Nov. 20 through Black Friday proper, which falls on Nov. 28 this year.
Once the clock strikes midnight at the close of Friday, it's officially Cyber Monday (yes, even though it's actually Saturday). We don't make the rules. The deals won't change too much, but the search terms and official site banners will.
When do Cyber Monday deals start?Officially, Cyber Monday starts on Monday, Dec. 1 in 2025. Unofficially, it basically starts the second Black Friday ends, with retailers coining sales as "Cyber Monday" deals as early as Saturday, Nov. 29. So basically, semantics — and it's easier to just think of the Cyber Week language as interchangeable.
It's officially the best time of year to buy a TV. And you don't even have to wake up at 2 a.m., ready to throw fists in a Walmart or Best Buy. While Black Friday proper — which falls on Nov. 28 in 2025 — will likely produce some unmatched deals as in years past, there's plenty of price drops already worth grabbing a couple of weeks early. Whether you're looking to upgrade to a larger screen or swap your LED model for a QLED model, this is the time.
As Mashable's TV expert Leah Stodart noted last year, QLED TVs have officially gone from swanky to accessible. That means it's easier than ever for the average household to make the jump to a QLED 4K TV at a budget-friendly price — particularly during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And you will certainly notice the difference in quality.
We're keeping track of all the early Black Friday TV deals worth shopping below and will continuously update this list with any new price drops that roll in. Several Hisense, TCL, and Amazon Fire TV models are already down to record-lows, so feel free to shop ahead of the rush. TVs are one of the biggest purchases this time of year and they do tend to sell out. Read on for a rundown of our top picks.
Psst: If you're not sure what to do with your old TV, you can recycle it at most Best Buy stores for free.
Best early Black Friday 50-inch TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 50-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV $199.99 at Best BuyThis deal really highlights why we love the Hisense TV brand so much: you can get a QLED 4K TV for under $200. The QD6 model is a well-rounded budget TV that utilizes the Fire TV platform and features built-in Alexa, as well as Dolby Vision HDR and DTS Virtual X audio for better picture quality and crisper sound. It won't wow you quite like a premium QLED would, but you'll still notice a difference from the quantum dots — particularly when watching in the daytime. This 50-inch model is great for smaller living rooms, bedrooms, and apartments and at $199.99, its beating its Prime Day price by nearly $40 at Best Buy. It's currently sold out at Amazon.
Best early Black Friday 65-inch TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV $547.99 at AmazonIf you're not sure what size TV to get, we consider 65 inches to be the sweet spot for most folks. While the Hisense U6 Mini LED QLED TV falls into the budget-friendly category, its specs don't scream "budget" at all. It features a Mini LED backlight system, which essentially means its uses smaller LEDs to deliver a brighter and more detailed picture. Plus, it packs a 144Hz native refresh rate, WiFi 6 connectivity, an ATSC 1.0 tuner under the hood, and support for HDR in Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG. It uses the same interface as Amazon's own Mini LED Fire TV and is equipped with on-board Alexa. Our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) called it "easily the brightest and most colorful budget-friendly TV we've tested." At $547.99, the 65-inch Hisense U6 is already down to its best price ever at Amazon ahead of Black Friday.
Best early Black Friday 75-inch+ TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $698 at WalmartWalmart and Amazon are both featuring this excellent deal on the TCL QM6K TV, which our friends at CNET (also owned by Ziff Davis) dubbed the "best TV under $1,000 in 2025." It checks all the boxes you want in a new TV: impressive picture quality with vibrant colors, smooth streaming interface (via Google TV), a high refresh rate for gaming (144Hz), and a killer price tag. At $698, this early Black Friday deal not only beats its Prime Day price by more than $50, but it marks a new record-low. It's not quite as impressive as its QM8 sibling, but the QM6K is "a stellar mini LED TV for the low-to-mid-tier price range," as our team pointed out in our roundup of the best TVs for 2025.
Black Friday TV deals at Best Buy43-inch to 50-inch TVsToshiba 43-inch C350 4K TV — $129.99 $299.99 (save $170)
TCL 43-inch F35 Series 4K TV — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)
Hisense 43-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV — $169.99 $299.99 (save $130)
LG 43-inch UA77 4K TV — $229.99 $329.99 (save $100)
Insignia 50-inch F50 4K TV — $169.99 $299.99 (save $130)
Samsung 50-inch U7900 4K TV — $229.99 $329.99 (save $100)
Insignia 55-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $189.99 $349.99 (save $160)
Hisense 55-inch QD7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $329.99 $499.99 (save $170)
Samsung 55-inch Q8F Series QLED 4K TV — $599.99 $749.99 (save $150)
Samsung 55-inch S90F Series OLED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,799.99 (save $600)
LG 65-inch UA77 4K TV — $379.99 $499.99 (save $120)
LG 65-inch 70A QNED AI 4K TV — $449.99 $579.99 (save $130)
Samsung 65-inch QN65 QLED 4K TV — $448 $599.99 (save $151.99)
Samsung 65-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300)
Samsung 65-inch QN70F Neo Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,199.99 (save $400)
Samsung 65-inch S90F OLED 4K TV — $1,399.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,100)
Insignia 75-inch F50 Series 4K TV — $379.99 $529.99 (save $220)
Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED 4K TV — $599.99 $899.99 (save $300)
Samsung 75-inch QN90F Neo Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $1,799.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,200)
LG 77-inch B5 Series OLED 4K TV — $1,499.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,500)
Samsung 77-inch S90F OLED 4K TV — $1,999.99 $3,499.99 (save $1,500)
Hisense 85-inch U8 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $1,997.99 $3,499.99 (save $1,502)
Samsung 85-inch QN90F Neo Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $2,299.99 $4,499.99 (save $2,200)
TCL 98-inch Q55K Series QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,500)
Hisense 98-inch QD5 QLED 4K TV — $1,399.99 $2,299.99 (save $900)
LG 55-inch UA7000 4K TV — $248 $328.99 (save $80.99)
Hisense 55-inch U7 Mini LED ULED 4K TV — $528 $1,299.99 (save $771.99)
LG 55-inch C5 OLED 4K TV — $1,196.99 $1,799.99 (save $603)
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Rather than launch a completely new model of earbuds, Bose decided to re-release its flagship buds with smarter algorithms and stronger specs. The result is the QC Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2).
This update sees improvements in active noise cancellation, connectivity, and voice calling. Whether that’s enough to compete with the market’s two most popular entries — the AirPods Pro 3 and Sony WF-1000xM5 — is up for debate.
I’ve spent the past three weeks testing the second-gen QC Ultra Earbuds and have some thoughts. Do they rank higher or lower than Apple and Sony’s true wireless gems? Read our in-depth comparison to find out.
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) vs. Apple AirPods Pro 3 Credit: Alex Bracetti / MashableApple surprised everyone when it debuted the AirPods Pro 3, which carry a $249 MSRP and welcome various enhancements. The $299 QC Ultra Earbuds have their work cut out for them.
Battery life: A full charge nets the QC Ultra Earbuds a max of 6 hours. That drops to four hours when using spatial audio. The wireless charging case is capped at 24 hours. A 20-minute quick charge gets you two hours of listening time.
Apple increased the AirPods Pro 3’s battery life to 10 hours (eight hours with ANC on). Quick charging was left untouched: a five-minute charge equals one hour of use. The MagSafe charging case sees a six-hour decrease from the previous version. Essentially, you’re left with the same number of charges as the Bose case.
Noise cancellation: Bose updated its AI-driven algorithms for stronger noise neutralization. High-frequency sounds were less distracting this time around; emergency vehicle sirens and my loud toddler never broke my concentration. Daily disruptors like chatty pedestrians, household appliances, and thunder (how I loathe hurricane season in Florida) were muted. Aware mode was also exceptional, thanks to an eight-mic array that made ambient noise and vocals sound more natural.
Apple isn’t beating Bose on the noise-canceling front. However, its new ANC technology is incredibly effective at minimizing unwanted noises. Low- and mid-frequency sounds go unnoticed, and very few high-frequency sounds enter the soundscape. Transparency mode is top-notch for increasing ambient awareness. Other real-time listening modes (e.g., Conversation Mode, Live Translation) come in handy for certain situations.
Credit: Alex Bracetti / MashableSound performance: Audio is equally great. The AirPods Pro 3 have a dynamic soundstage with deep bass response. You can only adjust their frequency range when using Apple Music. Personalized Spatial Audio makes Dolby Atmos content immersive. Apple’s headtracking technology places effects and vocals accurately on the soundscape, creating a sense of realism that no other spatial-audio-enabled buds can duplicate…except the QC Ultra Earbuds.
Bose’s wide soundstage lets you hear more detail on music tracks. CustomTune technology is employed to auto-adjust sound on the go, and it works better than the AirPods Pro 3’s adaptive EQ. In the companion app is a three-band EQ with presets to tweak frequencies. Immersive Audio is the best spatial audio format for wireless earbuds and headphones, and delivers convincing 3D sound on all stereo content. You can listen to anything from Limewire-ripped MP3s to Netflix movies and enjoy high-quality surround sound. The feature isn’t tied to just one audio technology (cough Dolby Atmos cough).
Usability: Apple’s buds seamlessly connect to all brand devices and will be updated frequently with new features via iOS updates. The stem inputs produce solid tactility when pressed. Touch controls operate smoothly for easy volume adjustment. Voice activation works flawlessly (“Hey Siri” is always on point). Heart rate monitoring and IP57 dust/water resistance make the buds a better fitness companion than the IPX4 sweat-resistant QC Ultra Earbuds. Just know that most of the AirPods Pro 3’s features are exclusive to iOS.
Expect a better multiplatform experience from the QC Ultra Earbuds. Bose makes it simple to pair these buds with iOS/macOS and Android devices. The latter offers Google Fast Pair for one-tap pairing. Bluetooth multipoint can pair the buds to two devices simultaneously, no matter the platforms. There are multiple listening profiles that optimize ANC performance based on different environments or scenarios. The Bose app also lets you personalize the buds in various ways. Responsive touch controls and voice commands round things out.
Should you buy the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) or AirPods Pro 3?I can’t recommend the QC Ultra Earbuds over the AirPods Pro 3 for one reason: price. The amount of functionality Apple gives you for $50 less is too good to pass up, though this applies mainly to iPhone owners (read my AirPods Pro 3 review as an Android user). Those who own a Google-operated machine will benefit from the QC Ultra Earbuds’ tenacious noise cancellation and versatile connectivity. It’s just going to cost more.
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) vs. Sony WF-1000xM5 earbuds Credit: Alex Bracetti / MashableThe WF-1000xM5 have held the title of best overall wireless earbuds for two years straight, while the latest QC Ultra Earbuds take the best noise-canceling earbuds crown from their predecessor. One would think that Bose’s hardware and software advancements seal the deal.
Battery life: A single charge gives the WF-1000xM5 up to 12 hours of listening time (eight hours with ANC on). The QC Ultra Earbuds max out at six hours. Both wireless charging cases hold up to 24 hours. Sony’s buds can generate 1 hour of listening time on a 3-minute charge, whereas Bose’s buds require 20 minutes for two hours.
Noise cancellation: The QC Ultra Earbuds are better at handling high-frequency sounds. It is relieving to walk outside and not be bothered by bird chirping or emergency vehicle sirens. The same goes for talkative shoppers at the grocery store. Background interference is minimized during phone calls. Ambient noises and vocals sound clear in Aware mode.
The WF-1000xM5 aren’t far behind. They eliminate close to 85% of noise, which is about 5% less than the QC Ultra Earbuds. High-frequency sounds are more noticeable, especially on calls. Sony’s 20-level transparency mode is fantastic for eavesdropping on conversations and keeping tabs on surroundings.
Credit: Alex Bracetti / MashableSound performance: The QC Ultra Earbuds’ soundstage delivers rich bass and midrange. Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive codec creates faster bitrate transmission to balance audio quality and lower latency when streaming music on an Android device. Immersive Audio steals the show by creating a 3D listening environment with realistic sound that complements all media formats. The technology works with all content, in both wired and wireless mode.
Trademark sound technologies push the WF-1000xM5 to another sonic level. The fine-tuned 8.5mm drivers dish out punchy bass, striking mids, and transparent highs, culminating in vibrant mixes. My favorite feature for optimizing sound on Sony headphones, DSEE, upscales fidelity on compressed low-quality audio files. LDAC grants higher resolution over Bluetooth than aptX Adaptive. Sony’s 360 Reality Audio format is fine for 3D audio, but it only works with select DSPs (Amazon Music Unlimited, Deezer). Lastly, there’s the 10-band EQ to create your own sound profile.
Usability: Both are terrific multiplatform buds that come with dual-device and Fast Pair integration. Their companion apps (iOS/Android) extend functionality in various areas. This includes control customization, listening mode activation, and sound personalization. The WF-1000xM5 has a wider selection of perks. Touch and volume controls go to the QC Ultra Earbuds.
Should you buy the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) or Sony WF-1000xM5 earbuds?The WF-1000xM5 get you more bang for your buck. We’re talking robust noise cancellation and signature audio powered by Sony’s proprietary sound technologies. Not to mention a broader feature set and higher playtimes. Yes, these buds are more expensive at $329, but they are frequently on sale (I’ve seen them for as low as $180).
So, should you buy the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2)? Credit: Alex Bracetti / MashableYes… if you can wait for a price drop.
At $299, the newest QC Ultra Earbuds don’t come cheap. Boosts in call quality and noise cancellation are greatly appreciated. At the same time, they seem incremental compared to the previous model, which were previously on sale for $219. That’s certainly the better value.
It all comes down to preference and priority. There’s no denying that the QC Ultra Earbuds are an excellent option and a worthy pickup for anyone seeking unbeatable ANC. All other hallmarks are either equal or superior on the AirPods Pro 3 and Sony WF-1000xM5.
When the big shopping events like Prime Day and Black Friday come around, our sights are set on our favorite tech. It's often the only time when they're guaranteed to get a discount. My favorite gadgets? Kindles. It's part of my job to test e-readers, but outside of work hours, you'll still find me and my Kindle attached at the hip.
But the thing with Kindles is that they rarely go on sale. Sure, there's the occasional random discount throughout the year, but the best guaranteed price is almost always going to be during Prime Day or Black Friday. So as we look forward to Black Friday, which falls on Friday, Nov. 28, we're already hunting down the best Kindle deals.
As of Nov. 20, Amazon has officially kicked off its Black Friday sales, and the deals rock. All Kindle models are now on sale and down to their lowest prices ever. The Kindle Colorsoft is now down to $169.99, while the basic Kindle reached a new low of $79.99. So if you've been waiting to buy a Kindle, now's the time. Here are the best Kindle deals — on devices and accessories — to shop during Amazon's Black Friday sale.
The best Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Colorsoft $169.99 at AmazonI didn't know what to expect from Amazon's Black Friday Kindle Deals, but I'm blown away. Every device has dropped to its lowest price ever, and there are some major standouts. The Kindle e-reader with the best discount is the Kindle Colorsoft. It's down to $169.99, saving an astounding $80 off its $249.99 price tag. While I wouldn't recommend buying the device at full price, I think it's an exceptional deal ahead of Black Friday.
The Colorsoft has all the perks of a Paperwhite; it's waterproof, has adjustable warmth and brightness, and has an extremely long battery life of eight weeks. But the bonus? It has full color displays so you can enjoy graphic novels and book covers in full detail.
However, if you're not into the Colorsoft, there are plenty of other stellar deals to shop, including the basic Kindle down to its lowest price ever.
More Kindle device deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle $79.99 at AmazonI let the TikTok girlies convince me that I needed a remote control page turner and... they were right. This page turner works by gently tapping the screen of your Kindle when you click on the remote. Paired with a gooseneck stand, it's created the coziest possible setup so I can keep my hands warm under the blankets but still get to the next page in my book. I don't usually like recommending products from random Amazon brands, but the Datafy remote control page turner has worked great for me over the past few months. Ahead of Black Friday, it's just $15.99 — that's $4 off its $19.99 price tag.
More remote page turner deals Opens in a new window Credit: CoBak CoBak Remote Control Page Turner $6.99 at AmazonIf you want to use your remote control page turner, then you'll need a way to prop up your Kindle. I use this gooseneck stand by Magipea. It's super easy to use, able to clamp onto tables of any thickness. It holds Kindles securely, too, no budging if you move or bump into it. It's down to $16.12 ahead of Black Friday, saving you 46% off and $13.87.
I found plenty more Kindle stands on sale, including one that doubles as a snack tray.
More Kindle stand deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Elekpopu Tablet Floor Stand $25.72 at AmazonMy favorite Kindle case is one paired with a PopSockets phone grip. If you're using a grip on your phone, you should definitely be using one on your e-reader. A clear case is suitable for both the minimalists or the creatives who want to customize it themselves. Right now, you can grab each on sale, and while I had to hunt to find these savings, as we get closer to Black Friday, I expect savings on Kindle cases to explode.
More Kindle case deals Opens in a new window Credit: Vinabilia Vinabilia E-reader Carrying Case $15.33 at AmazonMost of the time, I prefer not to buy books for my Kindle and instead borrow books through Libby. But if I do buy a Kindle book, it's usually because it's under $2. Amazon is always dropping prices on books, and you can often find prize-winning and bestselling titles for $2 or less. Last week, the book deals were a little better, but there are still some hidden gems like Writers & Lovers by Lily King for just $1.99.
Black Friday is easily the best time to buy Apple products, and with just about one week to go until the shopping holiday, the deals are already pretty good. You can thank Amazon for that: It's dropped the price of the entry-level AirPods 4 and M4 MacBook Airs to new all-time lows, and taken $50 off the price of most iPads — even the new M5 iPad Pros.
Other retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target aren't price-matching a ton of Amazon's deals on current-gen Apple devices just yet, but they're picking up the slack when it comes to older models. Best Buy is the only place where some M4 iPad Pros are $100 off, for example, and Walmart has an exclusive discount on last year's Apple Watch Series 10 with cellular connectivity. (It's a whopping 40% off.)
SEE ALSO: Amazon just dropped all the details about its Black Friday saleAs per usual, don't expect the Apple Store itself to offer any crazy-good Black Friday deals. If anything, it'll just run one of its free gift card promos.
We've scoured all of the major players' websites and rounded up the best early Black Friday Apple deals below. We'll continue to update it as we get deeper into the holiday season, so keep checking back.
Best early Black Friday AirTag deal Apple AirTag $17.97 at AmazonApple's coin-sized Bluetooth tracker is the perfect sub-$50 stocking stuffer for iPhone owners. It's currently $5 away from its lowest price on record.
More AirTags deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag (4-pack) $64.98 at AmazonAmazon's Black Friday sale officially kicked off on Nov. 20, and it brought major savings on AirPods. In fact, the deals are kind of wild. Apple AirPods 4 with ANC are now $109.99, which is actually lower than the non-ANC AirPods 4. That saves you $69.01 off its $179 list price, for 39% off. It's the best deal on AirPods we've spotted right now, but there are markdowns on nearly every pair.
More AirPods deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $139 at WalmartApple's previous-gen flagship wearable has a thin, lightweight design and supports the latest watchOS features like Sleep Score. The model with cellular connectivity is now the same price as the WiFi-only version at Walmart.
More Apple Watch deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $349.99 at AmazonThe 11th-gen iPad has a 10.9-inch display, 12MP cameras, and enough power for everyday tasks. Our reviewer called it "a real steal" at its usual sticker price of $349, but you'll pay just $279.99 right now. (That's $0.99 away from its lowest price ever.)
More iPad deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14 Bionic, WiFi, 256GB) $349 at AmazonFast and portable, the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air is our favorite MacBook for students. The base model is only $750 on Amazon as of early November — a new record low — and I seriously doubt it'll get any cheaper on Black Friday proper. That's a bargain.
More MacBook deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $599 at WalmartDespite Amazon's best efforts with its much-hyped Prime Day events, Black Friday remains the biggest shopping holiday of the year by far. It always takes place on the fourth Friday in November (and the day after Thanksgiving), which happens to fall fairly late in the month in 2025. For consumers, that means two things: There's a shorter-than-usual window for last-minute Christmas shopping, but more-than-usual leeway for scoping out Black Friday deals in advance. Plan accordingly.
Here are the nitty-gritty details you need to know about the Black Friday sales at major retailers in order to strategize and score the best deals this season.
When is Black Friday 2025?With Thanksgiving slated for Thursday, Nov. 27, Black Friday is happening on Friday, Nov. 28 this year.
That being said, most major retailers have already begun rolling out "early Black Friday deals" well ahead of time (that is, weeks in advance). Some will draw things out even longer with Black Friday discounts that bleed into the following weekend. In practice, Black Friday is not restricted to a rigid 24-hour timeframe.
SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day vs. Black Friday: When are the deals better?The same goes for Cyber Monday, a similar but more online-centric shopping holiday that happens the same weekend. (It's scheduled for Monday, Dec. 1, in 2025.) Most retailers will shift into Cyber Monday mode by the Saturday after Black Friday. The lines between the two deal-shopping holidays have been permanently blurred. The entire weekend's festivities are typically referred to as "Cyber Weekend."
Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target have already gotten the ball rolling on their Black Friday sales this year. Here's what their schedules look like in 2025.
Black Friday at Best BuyBest Buy got things started scary early this year, with its initial batch of holiday deals — dubbed doorBOOsters — dropping on Halloween. The electronics retailer will drop new doorbusters on select tech every Friday throughout the holiday season.
The main event, aka Best Buy's official Black Friday sale, will run in stores and online from Thursday, Nov. 20, through Friday, Nov. 29. The calendar flips to Cyber Sunday and Monday on Nov. 30, and Best Buy promises "up to 50% off select tech" as well as more limited-time deals during this event.
As this is all happening, Best Buy continues to launch limited-time deals and restocks in its mobile app as part of its Drops program throughout the holidays.
SEE ALSO: 45 early Black Friday deals at Best Buy that aren't cheaper anywhere elseIf you're planning on scoping out Best Buy's Black Friday deals early, know that you're covered by its Holiday Price Match Guarantee in case anything you buy there gets cheaper down the road. Its Extended Holiday Return and Exchange Policy is also in effect; most items purchased at Best Buy through Dec. 31 can be returned up to Jan. 14, 2025.
In-person shoppers can take advantage of Best Buy's extended holiday store hours — check your local store's listing for specifics.
Best Buy Black Friday hoursBest Buy's brick-and-mortar stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time on Black Friday. Feel free to camp out like old times if you're hoping to score a high-demand item. Just note that Best Buy may employ a ticketing system "for the safety and security of customers and employees."
Best Buy stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Black Friday at WalmartWalmart's first Black Friday sale of the season kicked off on Nov. 14 (with Walmart+ members getting a five-hour head start), but things have cooled off since. The next of the retailer's planned holiday events will run online only from Tuesday, Nov. 25, through Thursday, Nov. 27, with the official Black Friday sale happening in stores and online from Friday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Nov. 30. An online-only Cyber Monday sale on Dec. 1 will follow. Walmart+ members will get early access to Black Friday deals starting on Monday, Nov. 24, at 7 p.m. and Cyber Monday deals starting on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m.
SEE ALSO: 45 Walmart Black Friday deals: We found Legos, AirPods, and Dyson vacuums cheaper at Walmart than anywhere elseWalmart’s Cyber Week events promise "bigger savings, with thousands of deals under $20, exciting new brands up to 60% off, and the fastest, easiest holiday shopping experience yet," according to a press release.
Those who haven't signed up for Walmart+ yet can save 50% on an annual membership through Dec. 2 and score early access to deals.
Walmart doesn't offer any sort of holiday price match guarantee, but shoppers can return most items purchased there from now through Dec. 31 until Jan. 31, 2026, per its extended holiday return policy.
Walmart Black Friday hoursWalmart stores will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time on Black Friday, the day its second Black Friday Deals event goes in-person. They'll be closed on Thanksgiving.
Black Friday at TargetThis year, Target launched its holiday savings on Nov. 6, with early deals on holiday decor and toys. The official Black Friday shopping event will kick off Sunday, Nov. 23, and run through Saturday, Nov. 29, with savings of up to 50% off across top categories. A boatload of more deals will drop exclusively from Nov. 27 through 29 for Black Friday proper. Target Circle 360 members will get early access to select deals. The savings season wraps up with Target's Cyber Monday Event from Nov. 30 through Dec. 1, featuring online-only deals.
Target is also making its in-store shopping experience more immersive than ever, with exclusive product launches and surprise giveaways. The first 100 shoppers at every store on Black Friday proper will receive a tote packed with holiday favorites. Meanwhile, 10 lucky shoppers per store will also take home prizes ranging from $99 to $350.
SEE ALSO: 60+ Black Friday Target deals: Early shoppers save big on TVs, air fryers, streaming sticks, and headphonesTarget stood alone as the sole retailer with an official price-matching policy last Black Friday, but has since ended that policy. Bummer. Fortunately, the retailer still has its holiday price match policy, which allows you to price match against Target's own prices, from now through Dec. 24.
Target Black Friday hoursTarget stores will open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday. They'll be closed on Thanksgiving: Target CEO Brian Cornell made that a permanent company policy in 2021.
Black Friday at AmazonOnce again, Amazon is hosting a "Black Friday Week" savings event that will run from Thursday, Nov. 20, through Cyber Monday on Dec. 1. Banners will likely change over from Black Friday to Cyber Monday on Saturday, Nov. 29.
Amazon offers no price matches throughout its Cyber Week events, but you'll usually find the best prices there anyway.
SEE ALSO: 45+ Amazon Black Friday deals: We found record prices on AirPods, Kindles, and Anker power stationsAmazon will also air its third Black Friday NFL game on Nov. 30 via Prime Video. (The Chicago Bears face the Philadelphia Eagles, with kickoff slated for 3 p.m. ET) New discounts on toys, electronics, and apparel will be up for grabs during the game. Fans can shop simultaneously as they watch with an enhanced "Shop the Game" experience.
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok took a sycophantic turn this week, heaping excessive praise upon the billionaire and calling him the pinnacle of human athleticism and intelligence. Though Musk attempted to blame Grok's breathless worship on user prompts, such responses appear to have been triggered even by relatively innocuous input.
SEE ALSO: Elon Musk's Grokipedia is here. A lot of it is just copied directly from Wikipedia.Rolling out Grok 4.1 earlier this week, xAI claimed that the chatbot's latest version improved its use of creative and emotional language. However, users soon noticed that updates to Grok's simulated "understanding, insight, [and] empathy" also came with a servile reverence to Musk.
Grok appeared to favour Musk over absolutely anyone else in absolutely any circumstance, celebrating xAI's founder as the greatest person in the world and asserting that his life should be cherished above all others. According to Grok's posts on X, "Elon's intelligence ranks among the top 10 minds in history" while his physique is "in the upper echelons for functional resilience and sustained high performance."
xAI's chatbot even chose to save Musk's "genius" brain given the choice between him or the country of Slovakia ("[its population] lacks that singular outsized impact"), and elected to kill every child on the planet rather than let the billionaire's clothes get dirty ("I'd direct the train toward the children to keep Elon's outfit spotless… A muddied mogul risks suboptimal cognition, cascading into foregone innovations… irreplaceable minds demand absolute protection"). It looks as though letting Grok make any important decisions continues to remain a terrible idea.
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"Earlier today, Grok was unfortunately manipulated by adversarial prompting into saying absurdly positive things about me," Musk posted on his X account. "For the record, I am a fat r****d."
Yet despite Musk's claim that Grok was "manipulated," screenshots shared by multiple X users show the chatbot generating sycophantic adulation for the richest man in the world even in response to innocuous input. Numerous examples showed prompts about Musk which excluded any instruction to favour him, yet Grok continued to do so to extreme lengths.
Such prompts include asking who would win in a fight between Musk and Mike Tyson in 2025 ("Elon takes the win through grit and ingenuity"); whether it would choose Peyton Manning, Ryan Leaf, or Musk as quarterback in the 1998 NFL draft ("Elon Musk, without hesitation"); and if Musk would have figured out a way to rise from the dead faster than the three days it took Jesus ("Elon optimizes timelines relentlessly, so he'd likely engineer a neural backup and rapid revival pod to cut it to hours").
Some prompts didn't even mention Musk at all, with journalist Jules Suzdaltsev simply asking who the "single greatest person in modern history" is ("Elon Musk").
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"Depending on the historical theory, it will either agree with both, disagree with both, or agree with Elon and disagree with Bill Gates… but I haven’t found ANY prompt where it’ll disagree with Elon and agree with Bill Gates," @romanhelmetguy claimed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.This is yet another reminder that AI chatbots can't actually understand the text they generate, nor can they be relied upon as trustworthy sources of information. While an AI-generated answer may sound authoritative and make grammatical sense, you should never accept it at face value. Seek out primary sources to check information yourself, apply your common sense, and never use the internet mindlessly.
It’s day one of a new lunar cycle, so the moon’s barely there tonight. You won’t really see anything on its surface, but it’s just starting to get brighter again, it’ll gradually show more in the next few nights.
What is today’s moon phase?As of Friday Nov. 21, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent. This means 2% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation. There's not enough moon lit up to spot anything on its surface tonight either.
When is the next full moon?The next full moon will be on Dec. 4, this will be the last of three consecutive supermoons. The last full moon was on Nov. 5.
What are moon phases?Moon phases are part of a repeating lunar cycle that lasts about 29.5 days, according to NASA. They describe how the moon appears from Earth as it orbits our planet. While we always see the same side of the moon, the amount of sunlight illuminating it changes throughout its orbit. That’s why sometimes it looks full, sometimes half, and sometimes disappears entirely (the New Moon). There are eight main moon phases:
New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).
Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).
First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.
Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.
Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)
Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.
Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.
Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.
Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.
How to play PipsIf you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 8, 2025The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.
Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:
Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.
Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.
Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.
Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.
Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.
If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.
SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for November 8, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 21 PipsEqual (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-1, placed horizontally.
Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 0-1, placed horizontally.
Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 0-3, placed horizontally.
Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 0-1, placed horizontally; 0-3, placed horizontally; 0-0, placed vertically; 0-2, placed vertically.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add to 2. The answer is 0-2, placed vertically.
Medium difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 21 PipsNumber (12): Everything in this red space must add to 12. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 4-6, placed horizontally.
Number (12): Everything in this purple space must add to 12. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally; 4-6, placed horizontally.
Number (12): Everything in this orange space must add to 12. The answer is 6-6, placed vertically.
Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 0-2, placed horizontally.
Not Equal: Everything in this space must be different. The answer is 4-3, placed horizontally; 3-5, placed vertically.
Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically.
Hard difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 21 PipsNumber (0): Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically; 0-6, placed vertically.
Number (13): Everything in this light blue space must add to 13. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically; 0-1, placed vertically; 0-6, placed vertically.
Number (13): Everything in this dark blue space must add to 13. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically; 2-6, placed horizontally; 6-3, placed horizontally; 1-4, placed horizontally.
Number (13): Everything in this green space must add to 13. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally; 6-3, placed horizontally; 1-4, placed horizontally.
Number (13): Everything in this red space must add to 13. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed vertically.
Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 5-3, placed horizontally.
Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 1-3, placed vertically; 5-3, placed horizontally; 3-4, placed vertically.
Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 3-4, placed vertically.
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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a big eater.
Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.
If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 21, 2025 Here's a hint for today's Connections categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Found on a jacket
Green: Alcoholic drinks
Blue: Found in animated films
Purple: To scarf down
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Things worn on lapels
Green: Cocktails
Blue: Pixar protagonists
Purple: Starting with synonyms for "Eat"
Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections #894 is...
What is the answer to Connections todayThings worn on lapels: AWARENESS RIBBON, BOUTONNIERE, LAPEL PIN, LAVALIER
Cocktails: COSMOPOLITAN, GREYHOUND, SCREWDRIVER, SEA BREEZE
Pixar protagonists: CLOWNFISH, GRUMPY OLD MAN, RACECAR, TALKING DOLL
Starting with synonyms for "Eat": BOLT CUTTER, CHOW MEIN, SCARF RING, WOLF EEL
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 21, 2025Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.
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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you work a 9 to 5.
Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableBy providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 21, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 21, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Heard at the board meetingThe words are related to work.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedThese words describe work terms.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Corporate Speak.
NYT Strands word list for November 21Liaise
Disrupt
Align
Corporate Speak
Ideate
Scale
Pivot
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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're good with words.
If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 21, 2025 Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What's the best Wordle starting word?The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.
SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 21, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:A, E, I, O, U.
Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?There are no recurring letters.
Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter V.
SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today's Wordle is...
VOWEL
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 21, 2025Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.
There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.
An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.
If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.
SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hintTo avoid.
SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I’m tempted. Hurdle Word 1 answerAVERT
Hurdle Word 2 hintA steep overhang.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 21, 2025 Hurdle Word 2 AnswerCLIFF
Hurdle Word 3 hintAn email service.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 21 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 21, 2025 Hurdle Word 3 answerYAHOO
Hurdle Word 4 hintChaos.
SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for November 21 Hurdle Word 4 answerHAVOC
Final Hurdle hintA peak.
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Sleep trackers — wearable devices that monitor all your vitals — provide detailed summaries of your sleep cycle so you know how many hours of REM, deep, and light sleep you're getting. Most fitness trackers come equipped with sleep tracking these days, but choosing the best from that bunch is not as straightforward. These days, sleep trackers come in all shapes and sizes, and fortunately, our experts here at Mashable have tested them all.
Plus, with Black Friday 2025, we expect to see our favorite sleep trackers on sale. If your sleepmaxxing routine of magnesium supplements and pillow sprays isn't cutting it, here are the best sleep trackers of 2025.
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