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If you're looking to stack your TBR list for cozy season — or help someone else stack theirs — it's time to get going. Although Black Friday is technically on Nov. 28, there are plenty of book deals you can shop early.
While I'm still not overly impressed by Kindle edition and hardcover deals, there are some pretty impressive discounts on paperbacks that are already live. I compared the prices with those from Amazon's October Prime Day and only included titles that are worthy of the "Black Friday deal" stamp. I'll be keeping an eye out for new deals to drop as we get closer to Black Friday proper — particularly on some of 2025's bestsellers and BookTok favorites. But for now, I've rounded up some of the top early Black Friday book deals you can already add to your cart.
Also of note: Amazon is offering three months of Kindle Unlimited for only 99 cents (save $35.97) and three months of Audible Premium Plus for 99 cents per month plus a $20 credit (save $41.88) to new and returning subscribers. Kindle devices are also chilling at new all-time low prices (be sure to check out our e-reader expert's top picks). You can follow along with all of the best deals in Mashable's Black Friday hub.
Best early Black Friday book deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Buy one, get one 50% off books Select hardcovers and paperbacks Get Deal Why we like itMost of the books on Goodreads' and Amazon's top books of 2025 lists haven't gotten the deal treatment yet. Sure, they're slightly discounted, but I think they can do better. In the meantime, the best way you can save some money on some of this year's bestsellers and BookTok favorites is with this BOGO deal at Amazon. With over 1,000 included titles, you'll save 50% on one book when you purchase two from the list of select hardcovers and paperbacks. Some notable titles included in the list are Buckeye by Patrick Ryan, Broken County by Clare Leslie Hall, The Names by Florence Knapp, and Heart the Lover by Lily King. To secure the savings, just add any two titles from the sale page to your cart, and the offer will automatically be applied at checkout.
Paperback book dealsJust the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica — $5.99 $18.99 (save $13)
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler — $6.10 $19.99 (save $13.89)
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez — $6.19 $16.99 (save $10.80)
The Coworker by Freida McFadden — $6.40 $17.99 (save $11.59)
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover — $6.57 $15.95 (save $9.38)
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides — $6.60 $17.99 (save $11.39)
Summer of '69 by Elin Hilderbrand — $6.68 $19.99 (save $13.31)
Final Girls by Riley Sager — $7.12 $19 (save $11.88)
Book Lovers by Emily Henry — $7.28 $17 (save $9.72)
The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams — $7.32 $19 (save $11.68)
In The Woods by Tana French — $7.49 $19 (save $11.51)
The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand — $7.99 $18.99 (save $11)
The Guest List by Lucy Foley — $8.29 $16.99 (save $8.70)
The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott — $8.48 $19 (save $10.52)
The Lies They Told by Ellen Marie Wiseman — $9.18 $18.95 (save $9.77)
Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka — $9.36 $18.99 (save $9.63)
Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez — $9.64 $17.99 (save $8.35)
Lock Every Door by Riley Sager — $10.57 $19 (save $8.43)
Don't Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen — $7.93 $22 (save $14.07)
By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult — $11.22 $30 (save $18.78)
The Women by Kristin Hannah — $12.51 $30 (save $17.49)
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt — $12.93 $30 (save $17.07)
Guess Again by Charlie Donlea — $16.86 $30 (save $13.14)
Shot Ready by Stephen Curry — $25.69 $50 (save $24.31)
All Her Fault by Andrea Mara — $0.99 $4.99 (save $4)
The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Kolgan — $1.99 $9.99 (save $8)
The Body Next Door by Maia Chance — $1.99 $14.99 (save $13)
The Quiet Tenant by Clémence Michallon — $1.99 $10.99 (save $9)
The Comeback by Ella Berman — $1.99 $14.99 (save $13)
Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane — $1.99 $9.99 (save $8)
Adult platform OnlyFans will start conducting criminal background checks for U.S. creators, its CEO, Keily Blair, recently shared on LinkedIn. The AI-powered screener, however, has proved to be controversial.
Creators who want to upload on OnlyFans must already provide multiple forms of personal identification to be able to post on the site, including a government ID and banking information. Now, performers in the U.S. will also have to undergo a criminal background check through the screening provider Checkr.
SEE ALSO: 'We're all sinners': the Conservative tradwife who does OnlyFans"Checkr, Inc. helps OnlyFans to prevent people who have a criminal conviction, which may impact our community's safety, from signing up as a Creator on OnlyFans," Blair posted on LinkedIn.
On its website, Checkr states that 99 percent of its background checks are automated after data retrieval, with human quality assurance.
The screening service, which has also been used by "gig economy" companies Uber and DoorDash, has been the subject of dozens of lawsuits between 2015 and 2020, according to an archived 2020 Protocol article. These lawsuits were filed under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which regulates background checks (and credit reports), and alleged that Checkr made mistakes such as misreporting crimes and flagging criminal activity too old to report according to the FCRA.
In 2022, Checkr was named in another lawsuit, this one claiming it and Uber failed to properly screen drivers who were using stolen identities. In 2023, another lawsuit emerged, claiming that Checkr's "quick checks" had failed to uncover a DoorDash driver's criminal history.
OnlyFans and Checkr haven't responded to Mashable's request for comment.
Last month, Pornhub also announced it would establish criminal background checks for current and new content partners (studios, not individual creators).
Blair of OnlyFans and Pornhub both stated this move was to further safety on their platforms. It also comes at a time when the porn industry faces increased legislative scrutiny in the U.S. and abroad, with age-verification laws, which typically require robust age checks to keep minors off their platforms (despite studies saying that age verification doesn't work).
The highest court in the land has declined to hear a case brought up from the lower circuit courts early this year involving online retail giant Amazon and its protections under Section 230.
Amazon was sued by Planet Green Cartridges, a U.S. re-manufacturer of printer cartridges, for allowing third- party companies to advertise and sell falsely labelled products claiming to be re-manufactured or recycled. Re-manufacturing is considered a more sustainable manufacturing process, reducing raw material and energy consumption by restoring products to manufacturer standards.
SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Get live updates on the latest sales, doorbusters, and deal dropsPlanet Green Cartridges sought $500 million in third-party liability damages from Amazon based on the recommendation of greenwashed products. The lawsuit argued that Amazon's algorithm promoted listings that falsely advertised new, imported cartridges, raking in $3 billion in sales and creating unfair competition among sellers as customers were deceived by false advertising into purchasing less sustainable products.
Amazon's counterargument hinged on online merchandiser protections outlined in Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act, which protects internet service hosts from government regulation and shields them from legal liability for the content their users post. It is considered by many to be a tentpole of a free and open internet.
Following several conflicting lower court decisions, the case was dismissed by the 9th Circuit court in March, stating that Amazon couldn't be held liable for the claims written by third-party sellers. Planet Green Cartridges then petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the case and clarify whether Section 230 protections extend to online marketplaces that also profit from the recommendation, promotion, or distribution of products on their website — as Amazon does — in addition to hosting the listings.
Section 230 and online censorship have become hot button topics in the U.S., especially as social media platforms have mostly backed off from content moderation. Increasingly powerful, AI-enhanced algorithms have complicated the matter. In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court heard two Section 230 cases brought against YouTube and Twitter (now X), which argued the social media companies should be held accountable for aiding and abetting terrorism through their algorithmic feeds. The court dismissed the complaint against Google, YouTube's parent company, and ruled in favor of Twitter's Section 230 protections.
The latest version of iOS will somewhat negatively affect Apple Watch users in the European Union.
Specifically, automatic WiFi network syncing between iPhones and Apple Watches will be toned down for EU users when iOS 26.2 launches later this year, per the French publication Numerama (via 9to5Mac). Normally, when you set up an Apple Watch by pairing it with an iPhone, it automatically gets access to all the WiFi networks stored in the phone's memory banks. When iOS 26.2 drops, users in the EU will find that this no longer happens in the same way.
SEE ALSO: How to use Apple Pay on Amazon when Black Friday shoppingNamely, the difference seems to be that an Apple Watch will only automatically connect to a WiFi network if its paired iPhone is physically nearby. If you run to the cafe with your watch but not your phone, you'll have to manually type in the WiFi password on the watch now. This really only seems like it will affect people who regularly leave the house with their Apple Watch but not their iPhone, which I imagine to be a pretty small subset of users.
You're probably wondering why Apple would do this. The answer, of course, is to avoid market regulations. The EU's Digital Markets Act mandates that companies like Apple make that sort of interoperability available to third-party devices as well as their own devices. Apple doesn't want to do that, so Europeans have to suffer a bit.
Only a bit, though.
Amazon's Black Friday sale is underway and it's packed with great deals. You'll be able to save on Apple tech, Bose headphones, and load up on stocking stuffers. But major Amazon sale periods like Black Friday are an ideal time to get the best prices on Amazon's own devices like Kindles and the family of Echo devices.
Amazon Echo devices have something for everyone. They have great models for keeping the family's calendar organized, speakers for kids, and tablet-like displays that are perfect for following a recipe in the kitchen. Best of all, Amazon's Black Friday sale has major discounts on almost every Echo device, including some fun bundles that would make for a great gift.
We'll keep this page updated as Black Friday sales continue to roll on, especially since we occasionally see other retailers like Best Buy offers better prices than Amazon.
Best Echo deal Amazon Echo Dot $31.99 at AmazonIt's impossible to go wrong with an Amazon Echo Dot, especially now that it's 36% off. It's the perfect companion for the bedroom or the office, allowing you to stream you favorite playlists and podcasts thorough Bluetooth. In Mashable's review of the best Echo Devices, the Echo Dot earns top marks for its vibrant sound as well as motion and temperature sensors. Plus, its compact size makes it great for even cramped spaces like the kitchen.
More Echo deals at AmazonAmazon Echo Auto — $14.99 $54.99 (save $40)
NFL Echo Dot Bundle — $79.98 $109.98 (save $30)
Star Wars Echo Dot Bundle — $79.98 $109.98 (save $30)
Amazon Echo Frames — $114.99 $299.99 (save $185)
Amazon Echo Show 11 — $194.99 $219.99 (save $25)
Amazon Echo Show 15 — $254.99 $299.99 (save $45)
Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Elon Musk's X – all these sites allow users to privately chat with other users right inside the platform.
Almost every major social media platform has a direct message feature. Well, almost every major social media platform except for YouTube.
That looks like it may soon change though.
According to a post from a YouTube employee on a Google support thread, YouTube is currently testing a new way to "share videos" through direct messages on the platform through the mobile app.
YouTube says in the post that this has been a "top feature request."
SEE ALSO: YouTube Shorts finally adds daily time limit. Here's how to get it."We're experimenting with a new feature that makes it easy for you to share videos you love (long-form, Shorts and live streams) and have conversations about them directly on the YouTube mobile app," reads the YouTube post. "By messaging on YouTube, you accept that messages may be reviewed to ensure they follow our Community Guidelines. Community Guidelines apply to all content on YouTube, including on-platform video shares and messages."
As mentioned in its statement, YouTube will uphold its moderation policies for content sent via direct message as it would with public content, and will review flagged material.
How YouTube direct messaging will workYouTube says that the direct messaging experiment is just rolling out to users over the age of 18 in Poland and Ireland right now. However, this is a typical testing phase for the company's experiments and it will likely roll out even further to more users in the future.
A YouTube help page first discovered by 9to5Google further explains how this new direct messaging feature will work.
Users will be able to share videos with other users on the platform using the feature in the YouTube mobile app. Once shared, the contacted user will be able to accept the chat invite or decline it. Every user will be given the option to accept or decline a chat when a new channel contacts them.
When accepted, users will receive the shared video and be able to privately chat and share more videos with each other. Users will also be able to block channels that they don't want to receive invite requests or chats from. Message notifications will appear alongside other notifications when a user taps the Notification bell icon.
Longtime YouTube users have actually experienced direct messaging on the platform before. The company rolled out a way to privately share and discuss videos with specific users back in 2017. But YouTube suddenly removed the private messaging feature, much to the chagrin of many of its users, in 2019.
Now, YouTube seems poised to finally bring back direct messaging in the app.
Black Friday is already just days away, but you don't have to wait for the sale to officially arrive to start shopping. As you're no doubt already aware, there are tons of great discounts you can scoop up right now at just about every retailer, especially in the electronics department. That includes tablets, specifically of the Amazon Fire variety. Black Friday is your best shot at scoring significant savings on the versatile, affordable tablets, and there are already plenty of ways to save on them right now.
Amazon has already knocked several of its Fire tablets down in price now that its Black Friday sales are officially live, so even though Thanksgiving hasn't even passed, you can start saving now.
If you're looking for the best Black Friday deal you can get on a Fire tablet, we've rounded up the best finds you can get right now. Of course, as the sale wears on, we'll add any additional new and noteworthy deals that pop up all throughout Cyber Monday. And if you're looking to snag some other electronics be sure to check out the best Black Friday device deals on offer now.
Best Fire tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire Max 11 $189.99 at AmazonIf you're looking for a serious iPad competitor, you can't do much better in terms of Amazon's lineup than the Fire Max 11. It also happens to be our favorite of the bunch, with a large, crisp display, expandable storage, lengthy battery life, and the ability to capture 1080p video. While it does lack access to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, it more than makes up for that shortcoming with a wealth of features and excellent performance for the price that you really just can't beat, especially if you already use the Amazon ecosystem with Fire TV or Echo devices at home.
Best budget Fire tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 10 $69.99 at AmazonThis budget-friendly tablet is a great pick if you're looking for an iPad alternative that's easy on the wallet. It's lightweight, boasts excellent sound and picture quality, and can perform tasks just as efficiently as its more expensive cousin. Its Amazon Silk browser is also vastly improved than the previous generation, so your browsing and online activities are much smoother than before. It has a 13-hour battery life, a 5MP front-facing camera, and is practically made for streaming your favorite shows and movies or playing games. All your Amazon apps are loaded when you get it, and it's great to read on, too.
Best kids Fire tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro $64.99 at AmazonAn already great kids tablet is made greater with the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro. It comes with a case made for little hands (or slim options for older users), a bright 8-inch HD screen, 13-hour battery life, and 32GB of storage. Plus, it comes with 6 months of the Amazon Kids+ service, which is a subscription that gives kids unlimited access to age-appropriate content in the form of books and more. There are also parental controls to set up to keep your litle ones from accessing content they shouldn't be seeing. It's a great starter tablet for little users that you won't have to worry about them using.
More Fire tablet dealsAmazon Fire HD 8 — $54.99 $99.99 (save $45)
Amazon Fire HD 10 — $79.99 $179.99 (save $100)
So you're wondering if you should buy a Roomba on Black Friday. The good news is that most of the 2025 Roombas will hit new record-low sale prices this month (in fact, some Black Friday Roomba deals are live early). The bad news is that those 2025 Roombas haven't exactly been selling well this year, and iRobot may not be in business for much longer.
That's why I wrote a whole story urging cation to anyone eyeing a Roomba on sale this year — I elaborate more on the bleak details of iRobot's struggles there. Here's the TL;DR version: If bankruptcy is looming for iRobot, I worry about whether customer service, firmware updates, and bug fixes will cease to exist for current Roomba owners. And while I've typically had good experiences when testing Roombas, the latest iRobot vacuums just aren't as powerful as the other top robot vacuums out there (that are priced similarly or better).
SEE ALSO: Early Dyson Black Friday deals: Our favorite vacuum, air purifier, and hair tool are already on saleAt any rate, I don't doubt that there are still active members of the Roomba hive who still want to upgrade Roombas this Black Friday. I mean, Mashable readers did name iRobot their favorite robot vacuum brand of 2025 in Mashable's Readers' Choice survey. So below, I'm gathering the few early Black Friday Roomba deals — not just considering the discount itself, but considering whether that vacuum has decent value compared to the Roborocks, Sharks, and Eufys in my more general list of the best Black Friday robot vacuum deals.
Best Black Friday Roomba deal iRobot Roomba 405 with self-empty and mop washing station $399.99 at AmazonAt $399.99, the Roomba Plus 405 is sitting at a pretty competitive price for a mid-range robot vacuum mop combo that can wash and dry its mopping pads. The 405 was one of the four new Roombas I tested in 2025, and the edge cleaning of its dual spinning mopping pads was lightyears better than the retractable flat mopping pad on the Combo j7+ and Combo 10 Max. The 405 also never got lost or went to the wrong room in my apartment, but iRobot's smart mapping has been consistent for me even before they switched over to the LiDAR tower design in 2025.
My main gripe with the Roomba Plus 405 is its lack of small obstacle avoidance tech, which iRobot reserved for the Roomba Plus 505. It's hard to ignore that the $359.99 Narwal Freo Pro and $349.99 Roborock Qrevo do have the tech that can avoid cords, laundry, and pet waste, especially when their mopping and suction power are on par with this Roomba's.
More Roombas on sale ahead of Black FridayiRobot Roomba 105 — $149 $179 (save $30)
iRobot Roomba 105 + AutoEmpty dock — $249.99 $449.99 (save $200)
iRobot Roomba 105 Combo — $169 $219 (save $50)
iRobot Roomba 105 Combo + AutoEmpty dock — $269.99 $469.99 (save $200)
iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor Combo — $269.99 $469.99 (save $200)
Note: While the Roomba 105 series did offer satisfactory cleaning performance in my home, I'd still recommend more powerful cheap Roborock options like the Roborock Q7 M5+ for $219.99 or the Roborock Q10 X5+ for $299.99.
Roomba deals to avoid this yearLet me deinfluence you from buying a few Roombas on sale this year. I found a few that are still way too expensive compared to other robot vacuums with the same (or better) features. Instead of getting the Roomba Max 705, Roomba Max 705 Combo, or Roomba Combo 10 Max, consider the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller for $999.99, the Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra for $799.99, or the Roborock Qrevo CurvX for $849.99.
There is a battle brewing between leading Black Friday retailers, and it's all about Apple AirPods 4.
Under normal circumstances, we would be shouting loud about the fact that you could pick up AirPods 4 for $84.99 at Amazon. This is objectively a good price, but this is Black Friday. The rules go out the window at this time of year, so we're actually not suggesting you score this low price at Amazon. Instead, look elsewhere for a truly low price.
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Score the AirPods 4 for under $80 this Black Friday.
This has been a rough year for bank accounts overall, but streaming services in particular have really upped the ante. Nearly every major streamer got more expensive in 2025, including Netflix, Peacock, HBO Max, Apple TV+, YouTube TV, Disney+, Hulu, and Paramount+. So needless to say, we're extra excited about this year's Black Friday streaming deals. We could all use some discounts, amirite?
Black Friday is famously the best time of year to sign up for streaming services, as you can typically score some serious savings on monthly or annual subscription fees. And we're pleased to report that this year is no different. If you're looking for a way to cut back on streaming costs for 2026, now's a great time to take advantage of a majorly discounted subscription.
One thing to note: most Black Friday streaming deals are limited to new and returning subscribers (as in, you once subscribed to Peacock, but cancelled your subscription months ago) only.
We're still patiently waiting for the heavy hitters to drop their annual Cyber Week deals, but since Amazon's official Black Friday sale kicked off on Nov. 20, several impressive Prime Video add-on streaming deals are already live. In 2024, Peacock, Paramount+, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max all dropped their deals closer to Black Friday proper. So we'll certainly be keeping our eyes peeled and will update you when those go live.
In the mean time, you can already lock in some serious savings on streaming — particularly if you're a Prime member or Prime Video subscriber. Here are all the best early Black Friday streaming deals live.
Best early Black Friday streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple TV+ Apple TV+ (Prime Video add-on) $5.99/month for 6 months (save $42) Get Deal Why we like itApple TV+, just like several other streamers, raised its subscription cost by 30 percent a few months back — from $9.99 to $12.99 per month. So this deal, which knocks the price down to only $5.99 per month for half a year, is much appreciated. The only catch? It's in the form of a Prime Video add-on, meaning you need to be a Prime member or Prime Video subscriber to secure the subscription discount.
Apple TV+ features a virtually all-original lineup filled with Emmy-winners like The Studio, Ted Lasso, Severance, and The Morning Show and Oscar-winners and nominees like CODA and Killers of the Flower Moon. TL;DR: You'll get more than your money's worth with this Black Friday deal.
More Black Friday streaming dealsAcorn TV (Prime Video add-on) — $2.25/month for 2 months $8.99/month (save $6.74)
AMC+ with ads (Prime Video add-on) — $1.75/month for 2 months $6.99/month (save $5.24/month)
AMC+ Premium (Prime Video add-on) — $2.50/month for 2 months $9.99/month (save $7.49/month)
Audible — $0.99/month for 3 months $14.95/month (save $13.96/month) + get $20 Audible credit
BET+ Essential (Prime Video add-on) — $1.50/month for 2 months $5.99/month (save $4.49/month)
BBC Select (Prime Video add-on) — $1.50/month for 2 months $5.99/month (save $4.49/month)
BritBox (Prime Video add-on) — $2.75/month for 2 months $10.99/month (save $8.24/month)
Crunchyroll Mega Fan (Prime Video add-on) — $2.99/month for 2 months $11.99/month (save $9/month)
Hallmark+ (Prime Video add-on) — $2/month for 2 months $7.99/month (save $5.99/month)
MGM+ (Prime Video add-on) — $1.99/month for 2 months $7.99/month (save $5/month)
MGM+ and MovieSphere+ bundle (Prime Video add-on) — $2.25/month for 2 months $8.99/month (save $6.74/month)
MGM+ and AMC+ bundle (Prime Video add-on) — $3.25/month for 2 months $12.99/month (save $9.74/month)
MovieSphere+ (Prime Video add-on) — $1.25/month for 2 months $4.99/month (save $3.74/month)
NFL Sunday Ticket — $48 $150 (save $102)
PBS Kids (Prime Video add-on) — $1.25/month for 2 months $4.99/month (save $3.74/month)
PBS Masterpiece (Prime Video add-on) — $1.75/month for two months $6.99/month (save $5.24/month)
Spotify Premium — free for 4 months $11.99/month (save $11.99/month)
Starz (Prime Video add-on) — $2.75/month for 2 months $10.99/month (save $8.24/month)
Starz and BET+ Premium bundle (Prime Video add-on) — $3.99/month for 2 months $15.99/month (save $12/month)
Walmart+ (Peacock OR Paramount+) — $49/year for your first year $98/year (save $49)
Wonder Project (Prime Video add-on) — $2.25/month for 2 months $8.99/month (save $6.74)
There's probably never been another unannounced video game with more hype around it than Half-Life 3, the theoretical follow-up to Valve's seminal first-person shooter series that has been mostly dormant since 2007. Now, as Kotaku and others have noted, a lot of folks online are theorizing that we're actually going to see or hear about it soon.
If you've been following games for a long time, that's probably pretty hard to believe. We've all been down this road before with Half-Life 3. However, there is a tiny bit of smoke to this fire. For starters, the series got an injection of life back in 2020 with the launch of Half-Life: Alyx for VR headsets, a game whose ending has major story implications for the future of the series, assuming it has a future. Data-miners also identified files for something in Valve's database called "HLX" in 2024, and further reporting on that has concluded that it is a new Half-Life game.
SEE ALSO: Valve announces new Steam Machine console: Price, specs, release dateThe simplest and most believable theory going around is that Valve is going to launch Half-Life 3 next year alongside its new Steam Machine home console. For more than two decades, new Half-Life releases have always been meant to sell you something else alongside the game. Half-Life 2 was the first blockbuster release on Steam, Half-Life 2: Episode 2 was bundled with Portal and Team Fortress 2, and Half-Life: Alyx was a system seller for the Valve Index VR headset. If Valve wants to get people interested in the Steam Machine, marketing it alongside a new Half-Life game would definitely do the trick.
You say there are two games, but I only see one, Valve. Credit: Screenshot: Valve/SteamBeyond that, there's an upcoming releases page specifically for Valve products on Steam. While the "Games" tab only shows Valve's in-development multiplayer shooter Deadlock right now, there's actually a little "2" next to it, meaning there may be one more unannounced game alongside that. As Kotaku noted, some believed that Nov. 18 would be the day of the announcement because that was when Alyx was announced several years ago, but that day came and went with nothing.
There's a slight (in my opinion) possibility that the game is announced at The Game Awards in December, which is something people online have also speculated about. While that is the only big game announcement event in the near future, it also stands to reason that Valve doesn't need anyone else's platform for Half-Life 3. It would be, by a wide margin, the most seismic video game announcement in more than a decade. Valve could just throw a trailer up on YouTube in the middle of the night, and it would still break the internet.
Fingers crossed we get some kind of resolution to all of this in the next year or so.
Remember when Black Friday was an in-person, rush-the-store event held only on the actual Friday after Thanksgiving? Thankfully, those days are long gone. Now, the sales last for weeks, you can shop online, and there is no reason for a stampede of shoppers.
In fact, in many cases, the Black Friday deals have already begun. The shopping team at Mashable has collected some of the best early Black Friday deals — but here's all you need to know about when the shopping begins for some of the major retailers.
WalmartThe Walmart Black Friday deals span nearly half of November. It had deals from Nov. 14-16, but will have another event Nov. 25-30. It will also have deals on Dec. 1, aka Cyber Monday.
SEE ALSO: 60+ early Black Friday deals: Score huge discounts on MacBooks, Nintendo Switch 2, Keurig, and Garmin AmazonAmazon's Black Friday sale runs from today, Nov. 20, through Cyber Monday.
Best BuyThe retailer gave the events a bunch of different names, but in plain English, Best Buy has had deals going since Halloween and will continue to do so through Cyber Monday. It's actual Black Friday sale, however, began today, Nov. 20.
Kohl'sKohl's Black Friday deals kick off Nov. 23 and run through Nov. 29.
TargetTarget is promoting deals pretty much the entirety of November and December. It started its promotions on Nov. 1 and they run through Christmas Eve.
Black Friday falls on Nov. 28 this year, but that doesn't mean you need to wait until after pumpkin pie to shop. Amazon's official Black Friday sale is already underway, and we're seeing a bunch of epic deals. Some of our favorite products from Bose, Apple, Anker, and Lego are on sale, in addition to Amazon devices like Kindles and the Echo lineup. Shopping early means you get to relax during the hustle of the holiday shopping season. Plus, buying in November likely means everything will arrive with plenty of time to get wrapped.
Amazon has dropped prices on many seasonal must-haves, including some of our favorite gifts for 2025. Some are even back down at all-time low prices that match what we saw during October Prime Day or even cheaper.
SEE ALSO: The 40+ best early Black Friday deals: We found record prices on Apple gadgets, headphones, TVs, and robot vacuumsCheck back here as we continue to update this page with new sale info and fresh product drops. It's also worth checking out Black Friday sales at competing retailers like Target, Best Buy, and Walmart to make sure you're getting the best deal. Another insider shopping tip is to do a few seconds of researching price history. Mashable's favorite Amazon price tracker, camelcamelcamel, will let you know if the deal you're seeing is actually worth snatching up.
Best Amazon Black Friday Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 with ANC $109.99 at AmazonApple deals are going hard this Black Friday. The Apple AirPods 4 with ANC are sitting at a record-low price at Amazon of $109.99. These are an upgraded model of the entry-level AirPods that earned a coveted Mashable Choice Award. They come with great active noise cancellation, a snug but comfortable fit, and a great price.
More Black Friday Apple deals at AmazonApple AirTag — $17.97 $29 (save $11.03)
Apple AirTag (4-pack) — $64.98 $99 (save $34.02)
Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $479 $599 (save $120)
Apple iPad Pro (M5, 11 inch) — $924 $999 (save $75)
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,444 $1,599 (save $155)
Lego makes for some of the most wonderful gifts, and it's also a great activity for quality time with friends or family. Fitting for the season, the Lego Christmas Tree is on sale at Amazon for a record-low price of $26.99, marked down from $44.99. This Lego set could make for a great gift or a fun way for kids to have their own tree this year.
More early Black Friday Lego dealsLego Disney and Pixar Up House — $30.39 $59.99 (save $29.60)
Lego Disney Frozen Advent Calendar 2025 — $30.79 $44.99 (save $14.20)
Lego Christmas Table Decoration — $34.44 $39.99 (save $5.55)
Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)
Lego Harry Potter Mandrake Figure & Pot Plant — $40.99 $69.99 (save $20)
Lego Creator 3 in 1 Wild Animals: Majestic Rhino with Birds — $41.99 $59.99 (save $18)
Lego Star Wars Grogu with Hover Pram — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50)
Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table — $62.99 $89.99 (save $27)
Lego Star Wars: Millennium Falcon 'A New Hope' 25th anniversary model — $67.97 $84.99 (save $17.02)
Down at a record-low price, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is Mashable's favorite Kindle. It can get up to 12 weeks of battery life before you'll need to recharge, and the 16GB storage gives plenty of room for downloaded books. Gift it to the reader in your life or snag one for yourself to stay entertained during holiday travel. It's also fully waterproof, so you can invite it along to the pool or on your tropical winter vacation.
More Kindle dealsAmazon Kindle (16GB) — $79.99 $109.99 (save $30)
Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80)
Amazon Kindle Scribe (64GB) — $309.99 $449.99 (save $140)
The new Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is one of my favorite portable power stations to hit the market this year. Anker's new Gen 2 models focus on portability, and the C1000 Gen 2 is shockingly easy to carry around at 25 pounds. It's a great model for taking to the campground or keeping in the garage in case of power outages. Thanks to Amazon's Black Friday sale, this model is down to a new record low.
More Black Friday portable power station dealsJackery Explorer 300 — $159 $279 (save $120)
Bluetti Elite 30 V2 — $194 $239 (save $45)
Anker Solix C300 — $199.99 $299 (save $99.01)
Bluetti Elite 100 V2 — $394.99 $799 (save $404.01)
Anker Solix C1000 — $397.99 $799 (save $401.01)
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — $349 $799 (save $450)
Anker Solix EverFrost 2 Cooler (40 liter) — $598.49 $899.99 (save $301.50)
Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 — $699 $1,499 (save $800)
If you're looking for the most comfortable noise-cancelling headphones on the market, you want the Bose QuietComfort Ultra. As long as you're cool with black or white, they're on sale for $298. Since we spend plenty of the day listening to music, podcasts, or streaming YouTube, there's good reason to invest in a super comfortable pair. Of course, they'll make for a special gift this holiday season, or consider it a gift of self-care to get yourself through holiday travel.
More Black Friday headphones dealsSoundcore by Anker Q20i — $37.99 $69.99 (save $32)
JLab JBuds Lux — $46.54 $79.99 (save $33.45)
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds — $129 $179 (save $50)
Sennheiser Accentum Plus — $149.95 $249.95 (save $100)
Nothing Headphone (1) — $239 $299 (save $60)
Sony WH-1000XM5 — $248 $399.99 (save $151.99)
The Apple Watch SE 3 earns the top spot on Mashable's list of the best smartwatches. The SE 3 is the first SE model to come with an always-on display. Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth wrote, "In addition to its gorgeous OLED display, it has the same S10 chip inside the Ultra 3, the same water resistance as the Series 11, and all the necessary features you're looking for in a smartwatch." All of that now comes in at under $200 thanks to this Black Friday sale at Amazon.
More early Black Friday smartwatch dealsCMF Nothing Watch 3 Pro — $79 $99 (save $20)
Fitbit Versa 4 — $119.95 $199.95 (save $80)
Garmin Bounce Kids Smartwatch — $119.99 $149.99 (save $30)
Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (40mm, GPS) — $159.99 $249 (save $89.01)
Garmin Vivoactive 5 — $199.99 $210.02 (save $10.03)
Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm, WiFi) — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)
Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) — $279 $429 (save $150)
Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 (44mm, Bluetooth) — $349.99 $379.99 (save $30)
Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)
Garmin fēnix 8 — $849.99 $1,099.99 (save $250)
SAVE 56%: The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is on sale for $349 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the lowest-ever price for this model
Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 $379.99 at AmazonWe're expecting a wave of deals on portable power stations over Black Friday. We hope to see record-low prices on the likes of Bluetti, Jackery, DJI, and Anker. But you don't need to wait any longer because the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is already down to its lowest-ever price in the Amazon Black Friday sale.
The latest Anker Solix C1000 offers shorter recharging times and smaller dimensions compared to the original. When Mashable reviewed the new model, Lauren Allain said it was the "perfect model for taking on a weekend camping trip or keeping around the house for occasional power outages."
SEE ALSO: Save $70 on the Anker Solix C300X portable power station at Best BuyThe new Anker Solix C1000 offers a 1,024Wh capacity for keeping all your devices juiced up when you need them most. It includes three USB-C ports, one USB-A, and five standard AC. And it recharges in under 49 minutes, so you should still have time to get sufficient charge even in a last-minute emergency.
Pick up the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 for its lowest-ever price in the Amazon Black Friday sale.
Considering the complexities of the set-up in Vince Gilligan's Pluribus, it's a little hard to put yourself in Carol's (Rhea Seehorn) shoes to know how you'd react. But if you're looking for a taste, just type "Pluribus" into Google Search.
SEE ALSO: I have a 'Pluribus' question: What's going on with the animals?The search engine's latest Easter egg celebrates the Apple TV series with a neat trick if you search for the series title. Underneath the search bar and above the results, you'll see a small sentence scrolling from the right reading:
"What are you searching for, Carol?"
Uhhh... Credit: Mashable screenshot: GoogleThe response mimics the all-seeing, all-knowing hive mind that is the human race in Pluribus, a connected population known as those of The Joining, who constantly communicate with the protagonist Carol as one. They know everything in an instant and deliver incessant positive reinforcement — something Carol realises through speaking with them through the phone or in person.
Essentially, the Joined are giving AI chatbot — which makes Google's Easter egg, sitting right above AI Overviews in Search and created by a platform whose own Gemini is the answer to OpenAI's ChatGPT, Anthropic's Claude, and xAI's Grok, pretty damn freaky.
If anyone needs me I'll be in a Norwegian ice hotel catching up on Bloodsong of Wycaro.
Featured Video For You 'In Your Dreams' director Alex Woo teaches us how to draw Baloney TonyForget the next gen console for a moment. It’s almost Black Friday, the start of the holiday season — which means it’s also the start of family board game season. Board games, or table top games as they’re sometimes called, are all part of the holiday tradition: Get the family together, bust out the board games, get seriously competitive. And with plenty of Black Friday deals already live, you can find great discounts on a variety of board games — games for all ages and all budgets — that will keep you and yours entertained for hours.
SEE ALSO: The 17 best Advent calendars to buy in November. Take advantage of early Black Friday sales.Luckily for you, we know a thing or two about board games. We also know the score when it comes to finding the best Black Friday deals around — even when there’s still a week to go until the big day itself. And don’t worry if you’re late to the game because we’ll keep updating this page as new deals go live. Keep checking back in the days leading up to and during Black Friday, the biggest shopping event of the year, for even more discounts.
Best early Black Friday cooperative board game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ravensburger Horrified Dungeons & Dragons $24.49 at AmazonThe latest edition in the excellent Horrified board game series takes on four classic monsters from Dungeons & Dragons — Beholder, Displacer Beast, Mimic, and Red Dragon. The aim of the game is to work together and defend the land against these monsters, while saving innocent citizens along the way — but be careful the monsters don’t attack. Horrified can get unexpectedly tense in the final rounds, and you’ll be surprised how tricky it is to work together and slay the beasts. You can play with different combinations of monsters, which means each game is different.
Best early Black Friday family board game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Big Potato Games The Chameleon $19.99 at AmazonThis brilliant game of deception and bluffing is sure to raise plenty of laughs. Each player picks a card, but only one of them will pick the Chameleon card. The object is to then play a word association game, with each player describing a secret word everyone knows except the Chameleon. It’s the Chameleon’s job to keep their identity hidden and bluff their way through by picking up on clues. The seriously silly fun.
Best early Black Friday board game with app deal Opens in a new window Credit: Game Night Media Soundtrack Trivia Board Game $39.99 at AmazonThis game is part of a recent trend for app-assisted board games — hey, there really is an app for everything these days —which syncs with your smart device and plays a clip from a movie soundtrack. You then have to guess the movie in 15 seconds or less. It’s safe to say it will best suit movie buffs, but can choose your favorite movie genres and movie decades.
More early Black Friday board game dealsTaco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza — $7.99 $9.99 (save $2)
Candy Land — $8.99 $12.99 (save $4)
What Do You Meme? — $13.99 $19.99 (save $6)
Twisted Cryptids — $14.49 $20 (save $5.51)
Clue 1986 Edition — $15.39 $21.99 (save $6.60)
The Game of Life — $15.39 $21.99 (save $6.30)
I Should Have Known That — $15.65 $20 (save $4.35)
Doomlings — $18.59 $24.99 (save $6.40)
The Haunting at Wicker Ridge — $18.99 $29.99 (save $11)
Monopoly Ultimate Banking — $19.49 $27.99 (save $8.50)
Ticket to Ride New York — $20.99 $24.99 (save $4)
Abduktion — $24.25 $34.99 (save $10.74)
Horrified American Monsters — $27.99 $39.99 (save $12)
Spy Alley — $31.99 $39.99 (save $8)
Wyrmspan — $55 $65 (save $10)
SAVE OVER $30: The Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) is on sale for $169.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) $169.99 at AmazonI've been hunting for deals for many years. I know my around a sale, so Black Friday doesn't really scare me anymore. But does that mean I can look at every product and tell you with complete confidence whether or not it's worth your cash? No, unfortunately not.
It's a good thing then that I work with loads of experts who test these products on a regular basis, so when I see the Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) on sale for $169.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale, I can ask them for their opinion.
I asked Mashable's resident Kindle expert Samantha Mangino for her assessment: "The Kindle Colorsoft is a solid e-reader. It has everything I love in the Paperwhite — adjustable warmth and brightness, a waterproof rating, and long battery life — but it has the bonus of color. Having tested the Colorsoft for our guide on the best color e-readers, I found it was a good e-reader at a not so great price. However, its Black Friday price of $169.99 is really superb. It finally brings the device under $200, one of the only color e-readers to be that cheap."
Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up!What's clear is that buying the Kindle Colorsoft at full price was not a straightforward decision, but at under $170? It's hard to resist. This e-reader has never dropped to anything near this price before, so we really can't see it falling any lower over Cyber Week. If you're interested in buying, this is your moment to strike.
Score the best-ever price on the Kindle Colorsoft in the Amazon Black Friday sale.
Anyone who's had even a cursory brush with online shopping in the last few weeks has noticed the shift — Black Friday 2025 is here.
The shopping holiday, which could more accurately be described as a shopping mega-event, has retailers dropping sales all throughout the month of November and into early December. The days of lining up outside of your local Target in the freezing late-night hours of Thanksgiving are long gone. The sheer amount of savings that can be found online during Black Friday and Cyber Week is unmatched by any other sale.
SEE ALSO: I found 30+ early Black Friday tech deals I'd recommend to friends and family: Save on Apple, Samsung, DJIGreat as the savings potential may be, it's an insane amount of information for any normal person to take in. That's why our team of shopping experts is hard at work sourcing the best deals around the clock — and why we've created this guide to everything you need to know about Black Friday 2025. You can also check out our guide to the best Black Friday deals so far.
When exactly is Black Friday 2025?The actual date of Black Friday falls on Friday, Nov. 28. However, most retailers' sales are live before and after the actual day of Black Friday. Here are some of the major retailer sales we're tracking this year:
Amazon: Amazon's Black Friday sale starts Thursday, Nov. 20, and ends on Monday, Dec. 1.
Best Buy: In-stores and online from Thursday, Nov. 20 to Friday, Nov. 29.
Walmart: Online only from Tuesday, Nov. 25 to Thursday, Nov. 27; online and in-stores from Friday, Nov. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 30; online only for Cyber Monday on Dec. 1.
Though Black Friday deals start weeks early, most sales wrap up with Cyber Monday, which this year falls on Monday, Dec. 1. Historically, we have seen some deals linger into Tuesday (and sometimes even the rest of what's called Cyber Week), but if that's the case, we'll be sure to track any markdowns in our ongoing deals coverage.
SEE ALSO: Mashable will send the best Black Friday deals directly to your phone — how it works What deals will be available on Black Friday?Though the when of Black Friday has changed over the years, the what of Black Friday stays true to its origins. That's to say, if you're shopping for tech gadgets, appliances, home and kitchen products, or even cars, then Black Friday will likely be the best time of the year to shop. In terms of tech, we especially recommend picking up TVs, laptops, headphones, Apple products, Amazon devices, and robot vacuums during this time of year.
Granted, you're likely to find pretty much anything under the sun on sale during the shopping holiday: we've also spotted lots of outdoor gear, Legos and toys, gaming consoles, stocking stuffers, and reusable water bottles on sale in years' past.
In particular, you can expect big discounts on:
QLED and OLED TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG, Hisense, TCL, and Fire TV
Apple MacBooks, iPads, and AirPods
Power stations from Jackery, Anker, and Bluetti
Vacuums from Dyson, iRobot, Eufy, Roborock, Dreame, and Bissell
Amazon devices, including Echo speakers, Eero Wi-Fi extenders, Ring and Blink cameras
Kindles, e-readers, and books
Video games, gaming laptops, and gaming console bundles
Fitness tech from Oura, Garmin, Whoop, and Fitbit
Flagship headphones and earbuds from Bose, Sony, Beats, JBL, and Apple
Household essentials
Designer clothing and accessories
Skincare, beauty, and grooming products
Kitchen appliances
Most official Black Friday sales haven't kicked off just yet, but the spirit of the season is certainly there with early Black Friday deals we're spotting. Here are some of the best:
Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Best headphones deal: Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones $298 at AmazonCheck out 60+ of our favorite early Black Friday deals here.
Do any stores price-match Black Friday deals?Short answer: not really, or at least, not against each other. Long answer: Earlier this year, Target ended its price-matching policy, which allowed customers to price-match from competitors' stock at the time of purchase or within 14 days. Target stood alone as the sole retailer with an official price-matching policy last Black Friday.
This year, Target still has its holiday price match policy, which allows you to price match against Target's own prices, from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24. That means if you buy something at Target and it gets discounted later, you can get still get the discount. Best Buy also offers a price match policy year-round, but it excludes products on sale from "the Thursday before Thanksgiving Day through the Monday after Thanksgiving," essentially excluding them from Black Friday price matching. Amazon and Walmart offer no price match policies.
How to shop smart on Black FridayIt's easy to get caught up in the swarm of markdowns and record-low prices that pop up during Black Friday. The best way to avoid buyer's remorse and actually score the savings you want? Come in with a plan and understanding the tools at your disposal. Here's what we mean:
Make a game planThis may seem basic, but making a list of what you're shopping for can go such a long way to avoid deals FOMO. Begin by creating a list for yourself, and then consider what holiday gifts you need to purchase. This can help you whittle down the absolute essentials of what you want to grab.
SEE ALSO: 20+ early Black Friday deals under $25That said, it's also great to have a general understanding of what will be available, so take a peek at the latest Black Friday ad scans (again, ideally after you've made your own list). For your convenience, we've perused the major ones, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Lowe's, and Home Depot.
As a final step, having a sense of your holiday shopping budget can be helpful in avoiding overspending (or at the very least, having some awareness that it's happening).
Organize your Amazon wishlistIn line with making a game plan, you'll want to dust off your Amazon wishlist and make sure it's up to date. Amazon has convenient wishlist alert features, which can definitely come in handy during the chaos of Black Friday.
Download retailer appsAs annoying as having too many apps on your phone can be, downloading apps from retailers like Best Buy and Walmart can make shopping easier and give you access to exclusive deals. That's especially true for Best Buy, which likes to offer limited-time deals available only on its app.
Use price tracking toolsPrice tracking tools can be absolute game changers any time of year, but especially during Black Friday. The unanimous favorite of the Mashable Shopping team is camelcamelcamel, an Amazon price tracking tool that details essential knowledge like record low prices and price histories across the mega-retailer.
Of course, we also recommend following along the Mashable shopping team's Black Friday coverage — we make sure to take the full context of a deal into account to only choose the best of the best.
Which day has cheaper deals, Black Friday or Cyber Monday?While these were once two distinct days of deals, the month-long-ifcation of Black Friday essentially means that both Black Friday and Cyber Monday get wrapped up into one long wave of discounts to punctuate the end of the month. That's not to say what's available on Black Friday will absolutely be better or worse than what's available on Cyber Monday.
Historically, we've seen really good TV deals on Black Friday sell out by Cyber Monday, while laptop deals tend to stick around (and therefore, be worth holding out for any additional price drops come Cyber Monday). Ultimately, though, if you see a deal you're interested in during Black Friday weekend, chances are it's worth grabbing it when you spot it.
In The Hunger Games movies, Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson) was a grizzled mentor, ravaged by years of trauma and drink. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping takes audiences back 24 years to Haymitch's youth, when he was a tribute in the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.
The teaser for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping introduces Joseph Zada in the role of young Haymitch. But keen eyes will also spot some other familiar figures from the Jennifer Lawrence-fronted Hunger Games movies. Playing Gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee, Jesse Plemons takes on the role originated by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. Elle Fanning pops in as a younger Effie Trinket, originally portrayed by Elizabeth Banks. Ralph Fiennes steps into the role of President Snow, previously played by the late Donald Sutherland, and then Tom Blyth in the prequel The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Not spotted in this trailer are Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman (formerly Stanley Tucci) and Maya Hawke as Wiress (previously Amanda Plummer).
Also joining the cast are Glenn Close, Mckenna Grace, Whitney Peak, Iris Apatow, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Ben Wang. Director Francis Lawrence, who's helmed every Hunger Games movie to date, is back in charge, with Billy Ray on board as screenwriter.
Playing as a sequel to The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and a prequel to The Hunger Games (2008), The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping adapts the 2025 novel from Suzanne Collins. So, if you haven't checked out the book yet and want to before the movie hits, your countdown begins now.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping opens in theaters on Nov. 20, 2026.
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