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Score a two-piece Samsonite luggage set for 49% off and upgrade your travel situation

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 12:49

SAVE $150.78: The Samsonite Evolve SE hardside luggage set in Caribbean Blue and Solar Rose is on sale at Amazon for just $158.22, down from the list price of $309. That's a 49% discount.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsonite Samsonite Evolve SE Hardside luggage set (2-piece, Caribbean Blue or Solar Rose) $158.22 at Amazon
$309.00 Save $150.78 Get Deal

We're heading into some of the biggest travel days of the year. If you'll be among the millions of others who head to the airport, there's one rule to make everything so much easier: Travel with functional and durable luggage. If you could use a luggage upgrade before you take off, check out this deal at Amazon.

As of Nov. 19, a two-piece set of Samsonite Evolve SE hardside luggage is on sale at Amazon for only $158.22, down from the list price of $309. That's an impressive 49% discount and a savings of $150.78. To grab the sale price, select either the Caribbean Blue or Solar Rose colorways.

SEE ALSO: Shop the REI Winter Sale and save up to 30% off on thousands of hiking, biking, camping, and travel items

The airport can often be a stressful place to navigate, and it's no time to be dealing with a wonky suitcase wheel or a handle that refuses to collapse. Instead, enlist trustworthy Samsonite for your holiday travel luggage. The two-piece set includes one carry-on size roller and one large suitcase for your checked luggage.

The hardside design is made with polycarbonate and ABS shell materials, which are lightweight yet durable. If you'll be traveling with any fragile holiday gifts, hardside luggage offers reassurance that everything will arrive unharmed.

When it comes to organization, the Samsonite luggage uses dual-sided mesh dividers to help with keeping everything nicely packed up.

Make travel a bit easier this year by grabbing durable and reliable luggage with the Samsonite Evolve SE Hardside two-piece set. While you might be waiting for Black Friday sales to buy gifts, at 49% off the list price, this one is worth grabbing today.

The best MacBooks to buy during Black Friday 2024

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 12:38

Any time you shop for a new laptop, a lot of people are going to tell you the same thing: Get a MacBook.

We don't blame them. The best MacBooks are fantastic laptops, and while they don't afford you the freedom of customization that other brands offer, that's not something everyone will care about. Most of us just want a high-quality laptop that'll get us through work, school, and play with minimal fuss.

SEE ALSO: Amazon has one pretty good deal on a 2-in-1 laptop ahead of October Prime Day

Although MacBooks can get a bit pricey — with the latest M4 MacBook Pros reaching into truly frightening territory — they justify the price with Apple's signature design, user-friendly OS, and zippy M-series processors. Plus, you can often find MacBook Air and Pro models on sale (with the cheapest ones priced around $850 to $999).

After testing out Apple's entire lineup of laptops, we're here to help you narrow down the choices and take home the Apple machine of your dreams. So, let's start shopping.

Your first big decision: MacBook Pro vs. Air

With today's current lineup of MacBooks, you really only have two options: The MacBook Pro or the MacBook Air. So, which is right for you?

If you're a creative who regularly pushes your laptop to the limit with demanding video and photo editing applications, you'll want to aim for the Pro. The name of the game with the Pro line is processing power, and the latest iterations are the speediest and most performance-driven yet.

Testing the M1 MacBook Air after its 2020 release. Credit: Zlata Ivleva / Mashable Testing the super-powered M3 MacBook Pro. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

If convenience and portability are your top priorities, then the Air will be most suited to you. It's thin and light, and it even comes in a 13-inch option if you'll be lugging it around wherever you go. Plus, ever since the debut of Apple's M Series chips, the MacBook Air has become a pint-sized powerhouse. The most current model utilizes the M3 chip, so you won't be sacrificing all that much in terms of power.

Which generation MacBook is the best?

This will come down to what you're willing to give up in performance, and in some cases, quality. But, whatever you do deem worthy of sacrificing, you'll be paid back in savings. For example, the 2022 model M2 MacBook Air won't come with the latest chip, but you'll still be scoring an impressive laptop that frequently goes on sale for just $849.99. That's compared to the $1,249 price tag of the most recent Air, and the $1,599 asking price of the latest Pro.

A photo from Mashable's test of the M1 MacBook Air. Credit: Zlata Ivleva / Mashable Testing the M2 MacBook Air. Credit: Molly Flores / Mashable

So, if you've got a lighter budget, don't fret — you can still get a MacBook at an affordable price. Older MacBooks are still very much worthy of your consideration, and they won't cost you nearly as much.

SEE ALSO: October Prime Day is coming. Here are the best early deals to shop now. What are the best MacBooks?

After testing out the latest Apple laptops, we think there are four MacBooks worth buying in 2024. Check out our top picks below, their pros and cons, and who we think would like each model best.

Amazon's Black Friday sale hasn't officially started, but early deals are floating around

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 12:20

UPDATE: Nov. 19, 2024, 12:30 p.m. EST This story contains the best deals live at Amazon ahead of the official start of its Black Friday event on Nov. 21.

The best early Black Friday deals at Amazon at a glance: Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle $479.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Roborock Qrevo S $799.99 (save $340 with Prime) Get Deal Best TV deal TCL 75-inch Q5 QLED 4K Fire TV $599.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1399 (save $200) Get Deal Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM5 $298 (save $101.99) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja 12-in-1 Double Stack Countertop Oven and Air Fryer (DCT651) $299.99 (save $80) Get Deal

It seems that Amazon is playing the long game this Black Friday.

The monster retailer announced the official dates for its Black Friday sale weeks later than the other big stores, and the event itself doesn't start until Thursday, Nov. 21. And if you're at all familiarized with the way Black Friday works nowadays, you know that a Black Friday sale starting a week before Thanksgiving isn't all that early — considering Best Buy, Walmart, and Target have all already dropped their first rounds of Black Friday deals.

But by now, any seasoned Black Friday shopper probably also knows that the lack of official Black Friday nomenclature doesn't mean that early Black Friday deals don't exist. They're just technically not being called that yet.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day vs. Black Friday: When are the deals better?

In Amazon's case, several iconic Black Friday product categories are already quietly seeing several items on sale, including Kindles, robot vacuums, Apple products, and Fire TVs. Many are already matching the prices we saw during Amazon's last big event, October Prime Day, which just took place in October.

We're tracking the noteworthy early deals we find at Amazon in the days leading up to its official rope drop on Nov. 21 and actual Black Friday on Nov. 29, and will give a heads up if Amazon starts using that red "Black Friday deal" tag early. Note that the "noteworthy" prices below are extremely likely to drop even further as the event gets closer, with new record-low pricing all but guaranteed to be on the horizon.

As you assess your purchase options, definitely keep an eye on our coverage on the other big retailers to see how their early deals compare to Amazon's — the competition is providing some serious variety at this point in the game. Otherwise, feel free to drop the listing URL into Amazon price history tracker Camelcamelcamel to see if the current deal is a good one, or add the item to your wishlist to get notified as soon as it goes on sale.

Best Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Scribe Essentials Bundle $479.97 at Amazon
$539.97 Save $60.00 Get Deal Why we like it

"Among the new Kindles is a redesigned Scribe, which comes in classic black or a flashy metallic jade and won't be officially available until Dec. 4. The new Scribe's screen got a makeover with added white borders to give it a more notebook-like feel. If the new model is anything like the current one, I'm excited to see what it offers.

If you're an annotator, the Kindle Scribe is the e-reader for you. The matte screen feels like writing on paper, and includes a notebook section so you can take notes in addition to annotating your e-books. Personally, I like writing with the Kindle Scribe far more than I do with an iPad and Apple Pencil.

This deal gives you a little extra off ahead of the Scribe's December release. The Essentials Bundle comes with the device, premium pen, folio-style case, and power adapter — everything you need to get started. Normally $539.97, you can find the bundle for $479.97, saving you $60 for 11% off." — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

More Kindle dealsBest robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo S $459.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $340.00 save with Prime Get Deal Why we like it

"I think of the Roborock Qrevo S as the diet version of my favorite self-emptying robot vacuum right now, the Roborock Qrevo Master. And unless you're open to spending $1,000 or more on a robot vacuum, you can probably live without the Qrevo Master's fluff features like a livestream pet camera or extending side mop — especially when, at this price, you could buy a Qrevo S for two stories of your home for less tahn the price of one on-sale Qrevo Master.

Opting for the cheaper Qrevo is still a solid move: Compared to other 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop combos also on sale ahead of Black Friday, the Qrevo S is one of the rare options under $500 that washes and dries its mopping pads." — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter

More robot vacuum deals at Amazon

Robot vacuum and mop combos

Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL Our pick: TCL 75-inch Q5 QLED 4K Fire TV $599.99 at Amazon
$749.99 Save $150.00 Get Deal Why we like it

"Many people looking to finally replace their old, slow LED TV are looking for the happy medium between the cheapest possible TV and the fanciest possible TV. TCL's base tier QLEDs fall right in this sweet spot, and we're particularly drawn to the $599.99 price point on this huge 75-incher.

Though the 20% discount itself isn't as steep as the 30% or 40% off ones we're seeing in our list, it has to be noted that the TV is already ridiculously modestly priced to start with. The $599.99 price point looks even sweeter in context when put beside the 65-inch version of Amazon's in-house Omni QLED is also on sale for the same price — so you're getting 10 more diagonal inches of screen for the same amount of money.

Even as one of the more basic QLEDs on the market, you'll immediately notice the change in brightness and color of the Q65 over the regular LED you've been watching. The difference comes from a layer of quantum dots laid over the LED backlight, which provides an overall punchier picture that's much better for gaming or watching sports." — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter

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43-inch TVs

50- to 55-inch TVs

65-inch TVs

75-inch TVs and up

Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,399.00 at Amazon
$1,599.00 Save $200.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Considering the M4 MacBook Pro hasn't even been on this plane of existence for a full month (it was announced at the Apple Event at the end of October), already getting a $200 discount on the base configuration model is pretty major. That's Black Friday season for you.

So, what's the difference between the M3 and M4 MacBooks, aside from the fact that the M4 powered one is the fastest MacBook that's ever existed? All of your creative projects and gaming will not only benefit from zippier performance of the chip, but will display more responsive motion and gush brighter colors through the M4 MacBook's new quantum dot Liquid Retina display.

More Apple deals at Amazon

MacBooks

Macs

iPads

Apple Watches

AirPods and speakers

AirTags

Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 $298.00 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $101.99 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5.

"If you want headphones that have great noise cancelling and incredible (adjustable) sound, then the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones won't let you down. Out of the noise-cancelling headphones we've tested, these are our top pick for audiophiles. It can be a little annoying that the ear cups don't fold in, but with 30 hours of battery life, you'll probably find yourself wearing them more often than not. Dropped down to $297, these headphones are at a dollar cheaper than their Prime Day price. Our guess is that this means they'll drop even lower on Black Friday, but if you want to pick up a pair early, this is a decent price." — Bethany Allard, Lead Shopping Reporter

More headphones deals at Amazon

Noise-canceling over-ear and on-ear headphones

Noise-canceling earbuds

Best fitness tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel Watch 3 (41mm, WiFi) $279.99 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $70.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Just released in August, this is the first time the new Google Pixel Watch 3 has ever gone on sale for less than $300 — weeks before actual Black Friday, at that. Unfortunately, the larger 45mm screen is still at full price, but even this 41mm model has a 10% larger display than the same size Pixel Watch 2, thanks to smaller bezels. The Pixel Watch 3's display is also just brighter and zippier in general, without sacrificing that 24-hour battery life.

On that screen, you'll be able to swipe through a more detailed running dashboard than the previous generation, check your heart rate changes from sleep, to regular daytime chilling, to a legit cardio workout, make payments via Google Wallet, and more.

More fitness tracker and smartwatch deals at AmazonBest kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja 12-in-1 Double Stack Countertop Oven and Air Fryer (DCT651) $299.99 at Amazon
$379.99 Save $80.00 Get Deal Why we like it

One of the new and improved versions of Ninja's iconic air fryer ovens is quietly sitting at $299.99 — not only record-low pricing, but the first time this model has seen a discount at all. This countertop air frying oven, specifically model number DCT651, has an XL double stack design that can cook two separate food items on different settings or at different temperatures simultaneously. In total, there are 12 cooking presets, including bake, broil, toast, whole roast, and dehydrate.

More kitchen deals at Amazon

As the 2025 TikTok ban deadline looms, here's what we know

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 11:46

TikTok is facing a potential ban in the U.S. that could go into effect just one day before a new administration takes the Oval Office — and its fate hinges on legal battles, political maneuvers, and President-elect Donald Trump.

What's going on with the TikTok ban?

In short: We're waiting.

In April, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that gave ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese parent company, nine months to either get a new owner or be banned in the U.S., meaning app stores like Apple and Google and internet hosting companies could face penalties from the government if they distribute or update TikTok. TikTok responded to the potential ban in the courts by suing the government in May, calling the law unconstitutional because the company claims it "subjects a single, named speech platform to a permanent, nationwide ban, and bars every American from participating in a unique online community with more than 1 billion people worldwide."

While the case is ongoing, the Jan. 19 deadline is swiftly approaching. That suit could help give TikTok a bit of leeway, putting the ban on hold until Trump is inaugurated and he has the power to potentially stop it.

Could Trump save TikTok?

Trump has flipped his opinion on TikTok, from attempting to ban it through an executive order in 2020 to announcing "I'm gonna save TikTok" on the campaign trail in 2024. The president-elect, who was once a great enemy of the app, is now being painted as its savior.

Trump could indeed, at the very least, slow the ban from being enforced. Under the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, the president can extend the deadline by 90 days if there has been "significant progress toward a sale." Four people close to Trump say he’s going to try and stop it from happening, according to a report from The Washington Post.

SEE ALSO: Here's how the TikTok ban will likely play out in the courts

However, to fully repeal the law, Trump would need approval from Congress, which is anything but a clear way to success. The original law passed with wide bipartisan support — 352 in favor in the House of Representatives and 79 in the Senate. Without congressional support, he would have to ask his new attorney general — Matt Gaetz — to refuse to enforce the law.

TikTok is keeping calm

In the past, ban efforts (i.e., Trump's 2020 executive order) have resulted in a chorus of upset from users and creators on the platform. But, lately, it's been oddly quiet on the app — and it's not just creators who don't seem to be freaking out as much as you might expect.

ByteDance's valuation was set at $300 billion, one of its highest valuations to date, on Sunday. And The New York Times reports that employees seem pretty confident, too. "Inside TikTok, there has been little acknowledgment that the company might soon be banned in the United States, despite its thousands of employees here, according to four former employees who spoke on the condition of anonymity, citing nondisclosure agreements. Executives have, at times, made light of the possible ban, suggesting in one all-hands meeting that it would one day be the subject of a Hollywood film, three of the employees said," the Times reported.

One thing is clear: Despite the relatively calming reports from the app, things are still very much up in the air for the future of TikTok. 

How to use a Visa gift card on Amazon while Black Friday shopping

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 11:46

UPDATE: Nov. 19, 2024, 10:40 a.m. EST This article has been updated to include details of Amazon's Black Friday 2024 shopping event.

Have a Visa gift card that you keep forgetting to use? Black Friday is the perfect rainy day to break that bad boy out — you'll be able to squeeze way more out of those free funds when just about everything is on sale. And BTW, Amazon's Black Friday event kicks off Thursday, Nov. 21 and runs all the way through Cyber Monday on Dec. 2.

Adding a Visa gift card on Amazon isn't the process that you'd expect, though. While it is technically a gift card, it can't be registered as a gift card as an official Amazon gift card would. Rather, register the gift card like you would register a legit Visa debit or credit card to start using it as a payment method.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime How to add a Visa gift card to make purchases on Amazon

Step 1: Go to Amazon on your phone, tablet, or computer and find your Account tab. On the mobile app, your Account lives in the little person icon in the middle at the bottom of the screen and in the three horizontal lines at the bottom right side of the screen. On a web browser, hover over Accounts & Lists at the top right corner of the webpage, then select Account from the dropdown menu that appears.

Step 2: Once there, scroll to find the Your Payments tab. This option will take you to your digital wallet where you can view your added payment methods.

Step 3: Click on Add a payment method. Because the gift card is a Visa, it functions like a regular debit or credit card, so scroll down to the credit or debit cards category to add the new card.

Step 4: You'll then be prompted to add the necessary card information like the card number and expiration date.

Step 5: Then, it'll ask for the Billing Address. Prepaid Visa gift cards aren't tied to a name or address, so you won't actually receive a billing statement. You can add your own address to be quick, or call the customer service number to get the card issuer's address.

SEE ALSO: Walmart vs. Amazon: Which retail giant has the best deals?

There are a few caveats to consider when using a Visa gift card on Amazon. First, not all Visa gift cards may work as debit or credit cards on Amazon. Some may require users to use a CVV to authorize a purchase. Since Amazon doesn't ask for this information while adding payment methods, these Visa gift cards might not go through.

Also, Amazon doesn't allow users to combine multiple cards for a single transaction. This means that you can't cover your total with two Visa gift cards, or use up the remaining gift card balance as a partial payment and cover the rest with another credit or debit card. Keep an eye on your cart total as you chip away at it and make sure that the total order cost (including shipping and taxes) doesn't exceed the account balance.

There is, however, a workaround for tracking that Visa gift card balance. You can use the Visa gift card to add or reload funds on an Amazon gift card, which you can then apply toward future Amazon purchases. Once you add a Visa gift card as an Amazon payment method to your account by following the steps above, you can purchase an Amazon gift card for the full amount of the Visa gift card balance (taking into account any fees the Visa card may deduct upon use), or follow these steps to access your existing Amazon gift card balance and reload funds.

Opens in a new window Credit: Visa Add a Visa gift card to your Amazon account Learn More

Amazon deal of the day: Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ for a new record-low price

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 11:43
Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Nov. 19: OUR TOP PICK Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (64GB, WiFi) $149.99 (save $70 with on-page coupon) Get Deal BEST SPEAKER DEAL JBL Flip 6 $79.95 (save $50) Get Deal BEST STREAMING DEVICE DEAL Roku Ultra $79.99 (save $20) Get Deal BEST TV DEAL LG 27-inch StanbyME $796.99 (save $203) Get Deal

We're just two days away from the kickoff of Amazon's official Black Friday sale, which runs from Nov. 21 through Dec. 2 (Cyber Monday). If you want to get a jump start on shopping, however, there are plenty of early deals you can grab. Some of our favorite brands, like LG and Samsung, have already dropped prices down to all-time lows, so why wait?

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on Nov. 19. If you missed yesterday's picks, most of those are still live as well — including a new all-time low on the Oura Ring 3 Horizon.

Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (64GB, WiFi) $149.99 at Amazon
$219.99 Save $70.00 with on-page coupon Get Deal

Not everyone needs their tablet to compete with their computer. If you want a reliable tablet that can tackle basic everyday tasks proficiently without breaking the bank, check out the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+. It's not as fancy as the S9 lineup, but it still checks all the boxes a low-cost tablet should. Our sister site PCMag called it the "best low-cost Android tablet you can buy." It features an 11-inch display, quad speakers powered by Dolby Atmos, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 processor, and expandable storage up to 1TB. The 64GB option with WiFi is usually $219.99, but as of Nov. 19, it's down to a new record-low price of $149.99 with an on-page coupon. That's $10 cheaper than its previous all-time low.

Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Flip 6 $79.95 at Amazon
$129.95 Save $50.00 Get Deal

It's no secret that JBL makes great speakers. The ultra-portable Clip 5 and heftier Charge 5 both hold spots on our list of the best Bluetooth speakers. In between those, there's the Flip 6 — a rugged, portable, and powerful speaker that we also tested and loved. While it can't charge your devices like the Charge 5, it still boasts an IP67 waterproof and dustproof design, robust sound with deep bass that doesn't distort, adjustable EQ via the redesigned companion app, and roughly 12 hours of battery life. It's regularly $129.95, but as of Nov. 19, it's down to only $79.95. That's 38% in savings and a new record-low price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku Ultra $79.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal

Roku's most powerful streaming player to date, the 2024 Roku Ultra dropped earlier this year with welcome performance upgrades on speed and WiFi, as well as a new and improved remote. It claims to be 30 percent faster than the previous generation and packs a quad-core processor that offers smooth HD, 4K, and HDR streaming on a zippier interface. It also has Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision support, a microSD slot for storing and streaming external media, an Ethernet port, and the Roku Voice Remote Pro with customizable shortcut keys. It was already our favorite Roku streaming device, but these upgrades make it even better. It's regularly $99.99, but you can get it on sale for just $79.99 as of Nov. 19. That's 20% in savings and just 99 cents away from its record-low.

Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 27-Inch StanbyMe $796.99 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $203.00 Get Deal

A truly unique gadget with a lot of potential, the LG StanbyMe is on sale for its lowest price to date — down to $796.99 from $999.99. That's 20% in savings. It's essentially a 27-inch touch-screen monitor mounted on a wheeled floor stand that can rotate between portrait and landscape mode and roll from room to room, blurring the lines between a TV and a tablet. The resolution isn't the best at just 1080p, but depending on what you'd use it for, it may not be a dealbreaker. It can mirror your iPhone, run for three hours on battery power, stream all your favorite apps, and more. While our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) called it "a portable TV that could stand to be more," they couldn't deny its unique lifestyle design.

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

Shop the REI Winter Sale and save up to 30% off on thousands of hiking, biking, camping, and travel items

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 11:32

SAVE UP TO 30%: The REI Winter Sale has hiking, camping, travel, winter sports, and fitness gear on sale through Nov. 25.

Best REI Winter Sale deals Best fitness tracker deal Garmin vivoactive 5 $199.99 at REI (save $100.01) Get Deal Best camping deal REI Frostbreak 5 Sleeping Bag $104.25 at REI (save $44.75) Get Deal Best winter sports deal MSR Evo Trail Snowshoes $135.89 at REI (save $34.06) Get Deal Best travel deal Thule Compression Packing Cube Set $33.69 at REI (save $11.26) Get Deal

REI stands as one of the best outdoor retailers in the US. But it's famously rejected the notion that we should spend the holiday period of Thanksgiving at the mall. Since 2015, REI has closed its physical stores on Black Friday, adopting the slogan "Opt Outside," which encourages us (and REI employees) to take the day off as an opportunity to explore the outdoors. But since the weather in late November might be wet and cold, time outside requires good gear.

Thankfully, REI's Winter Sale is already underway, offering thousands of sale products that save you up to 30% through Nov. 25. The sale covers a massive range of products for camping, hiking, snow sports, and fitness trackers.

It's a great time to snag holiday gifts before the chaos of Black Friday arrives, which frees you up to enjoy a relaxing day off after Thanksgiving. If your holiday shopping list includes an outdoor enthusiast, the REI sale is worth checking out. Here are some of our top recommendations this year.

Best fitness tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin vivoactive 5 $199.99 at REI
$300.00 Save $100.01 Get Deal Why we like it

The Garmin vivoactive 5 fitness tracker is ideal for anyone looking to keep tabs on fitness goals, whether you plan on walking around the neighborhood more often or start training for a marathon in 2025. The bright, AMOLED display means you'll be able to easily view your stats while getting up to 11 days of battery life. The Garmin vivoactive 5 also features the brand's Body Battery readout, which gives you an energy score based on metrics like activity level and sleep quality. Plus, the vivoactive 5 not only tracks your sleep, it has automatic nap detection.

The Garmin vivoactive 5 is also great for those who use a wheelchair, offering a mode that tracks pushes instead of steps.

More fitness dealsBest camping deal Opens in a new window Credit: REI REI Frostbreak 5 Sleeping Bag $104.29 at REI
$149.00 Save $44.71 Get Deal Why we like it

Winter camping can be one of the most rewarding experiences, with the right gear. You'll need a cozy and functional sleeping bag that's rated to handle chilly temps. Enter the REI Frostbreak 5 Sleeping Bag, which is on sale for only $104.29, down from the usual price of $149. Like the name implies, the Frostbreak 5 is rated to handle temps as low as five degrees Fahrenheit. The sleeping bag uses four layers of water-resistant synthetic fill to keep you cozy and warm during chilly nights.

With a mummy shape to the sleeping bag, the face muffler is also great for keeping warm, as is the draft tube which prevents any cold air from seeping in. The unisex sleeping bag comes in short, regular, and long size options so you can find the best fit.

More camping dealsBest snow sports deal Opens in a new window Credit: MSR MSR Evo Trail Snowshoes $135.89 at REI
$169.95 Save $34.06 Get Deal Why we like it

Snowy winter adventures await with the MSR Evo Trail Snowshoes which are 20% off during the REI Winter Sale, bringing them down to $135.89 instead of the usual $169.95. While snowshoeing on a crisp winter day can be fantastic, getting the snowshoes on is no one's favorite part. The MSR Evo Trail aims to make that process easier with two roller buckles and toe stops that are designed to be simple to secure, even while you're wearing gloves. The stretch bindings secure your feet comfortably without squeezing or causing pressure points. The pair weighs about four pounds, so it won't be a massive weight to strap to your backpack should you be hiking up to the snowline.

More snow sports dealsBest travel deal Opens in a new window Credit: Thule Thule Compression Packing Cube Set $33.69 at REI
$44.95 Save $11.26 Get Deal Why we like it

If you'll be heading off on adventures over the holidays or in 2025, a set of compression packing cubes can be a life-saver. With one small and one medium cube, the Thule Compression Packing Cube Set is on sale for just $33.69 which is a solid 25% discount compared to the normal price of $44.95. Compression cubes help minimize space when packing clothing, so you can take along more outfits in less space. Thule uses high-quality YKK zippers for better durability and a rip-stop nylon material that's also water-repellant.

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Hackers are now sending scam QR codes via physical mail — and they can steal your passwords

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 11:00

We've warned you about QR code scams before. Now, we're warning you about a new QR code scam – one that may show up in your physical mailbox.

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in Switzerland has issued a new alert based on a new scheme from hackers and scammers that weaponizes the postal service. The scam involves a physical piece of mail arriving at a target's door, urging them to download an app. 

The app, which can be downloaded via a QR code displayed on the mailer, is actually malware disguised as a legitimate app that can steal data from the user's device.

A new type of QR code scam

The hackers and scammers behind this fraudulent scheme imitate Switzerland's Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology, right down to the official governmental seals on the mailed document. The mailer urges recipients to scan the QR code in order to download a "Severe Weather Warning App" for Android devices. 

When the QR code is scanned, users aren't taken to the official Google Play store, but instead a third-party site. Once there, they are asked to download an "AlertSwiss" app.

As first reported on by The Register, there are some obvious discrepancies between the hacker's app and the real one that it copies. There is a genuine government app with the same name, but it's called "Alertswiss," without the capitalized "S." In addition, while the fake app attempts to mimic the app logo, it isn't exactly the same.

The fake app, when downloaded, installs a "variant of the Coper trojan" malware on the target's device. This malware can log the user's activity on the device, stealing passwords, messages, notifications, as well as other sensitive information. In addition, phishing pages can be automatically displayed on the infected device as well.

NCSC told The Register that this was the first time it had ever come across malware being delivered via physical mail in this way. 

Unlike email, there is a cost associated with sending each piece of physical mail, so this attack method must be delivering some level of success to the scammers behind it.

If bad actors aren't already looking at replicating this campaign outside of Switzerland yet, this warning should serve as an important notice to be on the look out for QR code scams being sent to your physical address in the not-so-distant future.

Snag the Asus ROG Ally for its lowest price yet and game on the go

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 10:58

SAVE $150: As of Nov. 19, the Asus ROG Ally gaming handheld with AMD Ryzen Z1 processor, 512GB storage, and 7-inch FHD 120Hz display is just $349.99, down from $499.99, at Target. That's a 30% discount and the lowest price we've seen.

Opens in a new window Credit: Target Asus ROG Ally $349.99 at Target
$499.99 Save $150.00 Get Deal

Black Friday may still be over a week away, but that hasn't stopped retailers like Target from serving up some of the best deals we've seen, particularly when it comes to gaming and tech. If you've been holding off on getting a handheld gaming PC, now's the time to do so, since the Asus ROG Ally just dropped to its lowest price yet.

As of Nov. 19, the Asus ROG Ally is on sale for $349.99 at Target, down from its usual price of $499.99. That's a discount of $150, or 30% off. This is the lowest price we've tracked for the handheld so far, so now's a great time to lock yours in.

SEE ALSO: The best early gaming laptop deals you can snag ahead of Black Friday 2024

This handheld gaming PC is a Steam Deck competitor that won't break the bank. It's powered by an AMD Ryzen Z1 processor, has 512GB SSD and 16GB of RAM, and has a 7-inch 1080p touchscreen that runs at a 120Hz refresh rate with FreeSync. Suffice to say, this bad boy can handle just about any game you throw at it, though it will eat up your battery pretty quickly if you're playing while on the go.

But you don't have to use it as a handheld; you can also hook it up to a TV or monitor, so you have a gaming PC wherever you go or wherever you stay. It can even quick charge up to 50% battery in 30 minutes, so you don't have to wait long to get your next session in. At this price, you'll want to act fast, so snag yours while it's still up for grabs at Target.

More Lego deals snap into place at Walmart's early Black Friday sale

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 10:52

Save up to 37%: As of Nov. 19, more Lego deals hit Walmart ahead of Black Friday.

Best new early Black Friday Lego deals at Walmart: Best Lego gift deal overall Lego Dreamzzz Crocodile Car $27.00 (Save $14.77) Get Deal Best budget Lego deal Lego City Space Explorers Pack $20.00 (Save $11.99) Get Deal Best large Lego Walmart deal Lego City Deep-Sea Explorer Submarine Building Set $70.00 (Save $39.99) Get Deal

With early Black Friday sales unfolding at Walmart and beyond, now is the time to start ticking gifts off the holiday shopping list. Any parent with a Lego-obsessed kid knows the sound of Legos scraping in the box. There are few better times throughout the year to add more Legos to the war chest.

Lego has tons of great options, from exclusives like Lego Dreamzzz to franchise sets. Whether you’re shopping for an engineer, a collector, or a Minecraft-obsessed kid, there's sure to be a set they'll love.

Best Lego gift deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Dreamzzz Crocodile Car $35.00 at Walmart
$41.77 Save $6.77 Get Deal

We love this surrealist Lego Dreamzzz Crocodile Car set that ushers kids into a customizable dream world. The main component is a fire spitting car/beast with four legs, a tail, and a huge blue gator maw. True to dreamland, the set also comes with a black-clad motorcyclist on a pink winged bike, as well as a minion on a fire spitting scooter.

Dreamzzz is about ushering kids into a fantasy dream world, so when they’re done with their crocodile car, the set offers alternate builds, with the car becoming a truck and mini-boat. If you’re buying for someone who like offbeat fantasy, this set is the way to go.

Best budget Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego City Space Explorers Pack $20.00 at Walmart
$31.99 Save $11.99 Get Deal

Looking for a smaller Lego set? The Lego City Space Explorers Pack is value-priced but mighty. With a mech, hover scooter, and an agile space craft, this multi-set ushers kids into future space exploration, and comes with a few set pieces to create the scene, including air and land drones and blue crystals on rock.

With 426 pieces, this three-in-one set is a real Lego value pack. Get it for $20 and save 35%.

Best large Lego Walmart deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego City Deep-Sea Explorer Submarine Building Set $70.00 at Walmart
$109.99 Save $39.99 Get Deal

Learn the secrets of the sea with the Lego City Deep-Sea Explorer Submarine Set. Can this advanced submarine, aqueous mech, and diver squad make it into the shark infested undersea wreckage without getting chomped? As with all Lego, there are many ways for it to play out.

Right now this Lego City submarine set is available for $70 — buy it now and save $39.99.

Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan team up for Netflix Christmas special

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 10:46
Sabrina Carpenter's star-studded Christmas special hits Netflix December 6 at 9 p.m. ET. Watch the trailer.

Apple shares the most popular podcasts of 2024

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 09:47

Apple's list of top podcasts for the year is in and it's...not very surprising.

The most popular podcast of the year in the U.S., according to Apple, was the New York Times' The Daily, followed by Crime Junkie, and The Joe Rogan Experience in the third spot.

SEE ALSO: Apple Podcasts are now available on the web

The full list is as follows:

Apple's top podcasts of 2024

  1. The Daily

  2. Crime Junkie

  3. The Joe Rogan Experience

  4. Dateline NBC

  5. SmartLess

  6. Huberman Lab

  7. This American Life

  8. New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

  9. Up First from NPR

  10. Morbid

Apple actually shared 10 different top lists, including the list of Top New Shows (headed by The Tucker Carlson Show), Top Series (with Serial on top), and Most Shared Shows (with the first places belonging to Huberman Lab).

You can check out all the 2024 top charts in the Browse tab in the Podcasts app. In some markets, you can also check out Apple's curated collection of "standout" shows called Shows We Love.

The company hasn't yet revealed the Show of the Year; that's coming on Tuesday, Dec. 3.

Check out all of Apple's top lists (so far), below:

Apple's top new podcasts of 2024

  1. The Tucker Carlson Show

  2. Three

  3. Mortal Sin

  4. Drowning Creek

  5. The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke

  6. Blood is Thicker: The Hargan Family Killings

  7. Noble

  8. Murder in the Hollywood Hills

  9. Hysterical

  10. Who Killed JFK?

Apple's top podcast series of 2024

  1. Serial

  2. Up and Vanished

  3. Three

  4. The Bakersfield Three

  5. CounterClock

  6. Something Was Wrong

  7. Dr. Death

  8. The Binge Cases

  9. Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

  10. The Binge Crimes

Apple's top podcast episodes of 2024

  1. Crime Junkie: “SERIAL KILLER: The Alphabet Murders Part 1”

  2. The Joe Rogan Experience: “#2219 - Donald Trump”

  3. The Daily: “Harris Baits Trump: Inside Their Fiery Debate”

  4. Dateline NBC: “Dangerous Secret”

  5. The Bakersfield Three: “Episode 1: Fight Like a Mother”

  6. SmartLess: “Vince Vaughn”

  7. Three: “Skylar Is Missing | Chapter 1”

  8. Serial: “Serial S04 - Ep. 1: Poor Baby Raul”

  9. Mortal Sin: “1 – Ashes to Ashes”

  10. New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce: “Travis Wins on the Road, Jason Celebrates Shirtless and Full Divisional Round Recap | Ep 75”

Apple's most shared podcasts of 2024

  1. Huberman Lab

  2. Scamanda

  3. Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

  4. The Daily

  5. The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

  6. The Bible Recap

  7. The Mel Robbins Podcast

  8. Sold a Story

  9. Who Killed JFK?

  10. Crime Junkie

Apple's most shared podcast episodes of 2024

  1. The Tucker Carlson Show: “Calley & Casey Means: The Truth About Ozempic, the Pill, and How Big Pharma Keeps You Sick”

  2. The Mel Robbins Podcast: “The #1 Menopause Doctor: How to Lose Belly Fat, Sleep Better, & Stop Suffering Now”

  3. The Daily: “The Year of Taylor Swift”

  4. Huberman Lab: “Dr. Stacy Sims: Female-Specific Exercise & Nutrition for Health, Performance & Longevity”

  5. The Joe Rogan Experience: “#2219 - Donald Trump”

  6. The Ezra Klein Show: “Is Tim Walz the Midwestern Dad Democrats Need?”

  7. Honestly with Bari Weiss: “Why the Kids Aren’t Alright”

  8. We Can Do Hard Things: “263. Healing from Emotionally Immature Parents with Lindsay C. Gibson”

  9. Call Her Daddy: “Vice President Kamala Harris”

  10. Good Inside with Dr. Becky: “The Anxious Generation with Jonathan Haidt”

Apple's most followed podcasts of 2024

  1. The Joe Rogan Experience

  2. New Heights with Jason & Travis Kelce

  3. Huberman Lab

  4. Call Her Daddy

  5. The Tucker Carlson Show

  6. The Mel Robbins Podcast

  7. SmartLess

  8. Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

  9. Crime Junkie

  10. The Daily

Apple's top subscriber podcasts of 2024

  1. Apple News+ Narrated

  2. Morbid

  3. Dateline NBC

  4. The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke

  5. Dr. Death

  6. SmartLess

  7. Something Was Wrong

  8. Scamtown

  9. American Scandal

  10. Mortal Sin

Apple's top podcast channels of 2024

  1. Wondery

  2. iHeartPodcasts

  3. The New York Times

  4. audiochuck

  5. SiriusXM Podcasts

  6. Dateline NBC

  7. Dear Media

  8. iHeart True Crime

  9. Scicomm Media

  10. Cumulus Podcast Network

Harris Dickinson seduces Nicole Kidman in steamy 'Babygirl' trailer

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 09:47
"Babygirl" hits theaters December 25.

Severing of Baltic Sea Cables Was ‘Sabotage,’ Germany Says

NYT Technology - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 07:11
Germany’s defense minister said damage to two fiber-optic cables on the sea floor appeared deliberate, but a culprit was not known.

Instagram will let users 'reset' their recommended content

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 07:00

Too often, a curious teen comes across the wrong Instagram influencers or accounts and finds their feed flooded with similar suggestions.

It could've been a relatively harmless foray into content they don't want to see all day, every day, like horror movie fan accounts. Or, it could be something more dangerous, such as influencers promoting disordered eating or certain conspiracy theories.

SEE ALSO: Your Instagram Story Highlights might be moving to the grid

Now teens will finally have a way to cleanse their feed of recommended content, which is based on their recent activity and who they follow. On Tuesday, Instagram announced that it's testing a "reset" feature.

The tool, slated to roll out globally after a short testing period, will be accessible in the content preferences menu. With three clicks, users will be able to clear out suggestions for Instagram's Explore, Reels, and Feed products. During the process, users will be prompted to review and unfollow accounts they don't care for any longer.

How to reset your Instagram content recommendations. Credit: Meta

Teens also won't be the only ones to take advantage of resetting their content recommendations. Instagram is making the feature available to everyone, ostensibly because a feed full of uninspiring or mismatched suggestions isn't only a teen problem.

Instagram already allows users to curate their recommendations by labeling specific posts as "interested" and "not interested," as well as hide content with captions that contain certain words or phrases.

Instagram has also debuted other features related to teen safety and well-being in recent months.

In September, it launched restrictive "Teen Accounts" for users under 16. Last month, the platform announced tools to combat financial sextortion, which devastates victims and largely affects teens.

Instagram's parent company, Meta, is a defendant in a lawsuit against it and other major social media platforms. The complaint alleges that the companies' products exploit children and adolescents, including by exposing them to an "algorithmically-generated, endless feed" to keep them scrolling. Meta has disputed the claims.

Jon Stewart uses a donut to show where Democrats keep going wrong

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 06:32
Jon Stewart spoke about the difference between Democrats and Republicans on "The Daily Show", using a donut to illustrate his point.

The Game Awards 2024 nominations: Which games are up for the gold?

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 06:02

There's been a veritable avalanche of great games in 2024, and the big hitters are now up for the gold.

The nominations for The Game Awards were announced on Monday evening, with Game of the Year nominees Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Balatro, Black Myth: Wukong, Astro Bot, Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, and Metaphor: ReFantazio dominating the list.

Indie games like Life is Strange: Double Exposure, Neva, Indika, Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, Manor Lords, Pacific Drive, and more are all up for awards, and major releases like Helldivers 2, Silent Hill 2, Star Wars Outlaws, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 are up for awards too — though not Game of the Year.

And for TV fans, Arcane, Fallout, Knuckles, Like a Dragon: Yakuza, and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft are all nominated for Best Adaptation.

SEE ALSO: The 10 best video games of 2024 (so far)

Notably, one of the biggest snubs was BioWare's excellent Dragon Age: The Veilguard, which only landed one nomination this year for Innovation in Accessibility. I'm sure complete and utter icon Taash would have something to say about this.

Here are the nominations for The Game Awards 2024 — have you played them all?

Game of the Year

Astro Bot

Balatro

Black Myth: Wukong

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Game Direction

Astro Bot

Balatro

Black Myth: Wukong

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Narrative

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Metaphor: ReFantanzio

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Silent Hill 2

Best Art Direction

Astro Bot

Black Myth: Wukong

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Neva

Best Score and Music

Astro Bot

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Silent Hill 2

Stellar Blade

Best Audio Design

Astro Bot

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2

Silent Hill 2

Best Performance

Briana White, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Hannah Telle, Life is Strange: Double Exposure

Humberly González, Star Wars Outlaws

Luke Roberts, Silent Hill 2

Melina Juergens, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2

Innovation in Accessibility

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Diablo IV

Dragon Age: The Veilguard

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Star Wars Outlaws

Games for Impact

Closer the Distance

Indika

Neva

Life is Strange: Double Exposure

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Tales of Kenzera: Zau

Best Ongoing Game

Destiny 2

Diablo IV

Final Fantasy XIV

Fortnite

Helldivers 2

Best Community Support

Baldur's Gate 3

Final Fantasy XIV

Fortnite

Helldivers 2

No Man’s Sky

Best Independent Game

Animal Well

Balatro

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes

Neva

UFO 50

Best Debut Indie Game

Balatro

Animal Well

Manor Lords

Pacific Drive

The Plucky Squire

SEE ALSO: 6 of the coolest upcoming indie games at SXSW Sydney 2024 Best Mobile Game

AFK Journey

Balatro

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket

Wuthering Waves

Zenless Zone Zero

Best VR/AR Game

Arizona Sunshine Remake

Asgard's Wrath 2

Batman: Arkham Shadow

Metal: Hellsinger VR

Metro Awakening

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Black Myth: Wukong

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Helldivers 2

Stellar Blade

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

Best Action/Adventure Game

Astro Bot

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Silent Hill 2

Star Wars Outlaws

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

Best RPG

Dragon’s Dogma 2

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Best Fighting Game

Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising

Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

MultiVersus

Tekken 8

Best Family Game

Astro Bot

Princess Peach Showtime

Super Mario Party Jamboree

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

The Plucky Squire

Best Sim/Strategy Game

Age of Mythology: Retold

Frostpunk 2

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

Manor Lords

Unicorn Overlord

Best Sports/Racing Game

F1 24

EA Sports FC 25

NBA 2K25

Top Spin 2K25

WWE 2K24

Best Multiplayer Game

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Helldivers 2

Super Mario Party Jamboree

Tekken 8

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2

Best Adaptation

Arcane

Fallout

Knuckles

Like a Dragon: Yakuza

Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft

Most Anticipated Game

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Ghost of Yotei

Grand Theft Auto VI

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Monster Hunter Wilds

Content Creator of the Year

CaseOh

IlloJuan

Techno Gamerz

TypicalGamer

Usada Pekora

Best Esports Game

Counter-Strike 2

DOTA 2

League of Legends

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Valorant

Best Esports Athlete

33

Aleksib

Chovy

Faker

ZyWoO

ZmjjKk

Best Esports Team

Bilibili Gaming (League of Legends)

Gen.G (League of Legends)

NAVI (Counter-Strike)

T1 (League of Legends)

Team Liquid (DOTA 2)

The Game Awards will be announced on Dec. 12 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. The event will be streaming live on The Game Awards website.

Stephen Colbert says what everyone's thinking about that Trump McDonald's plane photo

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 05:31
Stephen Colbert has commented on that viral photo of Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and RFK Jr. eating McDonald's on a plane.

The best buy one, get one free deals on cordless tools for Black Friday

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 05:18

We make a lot of noise about all the tech deals you can bag during Black Friday, and it's true that you can find low prices on TVs, laptops, headphones, speakers, and just about everything else on your shopping list during this busy period. But what about tools? Is Black Friday the best time to find deals on everything you need to build out your toolkit? Of course it is.

Home Depot is offering a bunch of buy one, get one free deals on cordless tools this Black Friday. Decent tools are seriously expensive, so the opportunity to pick up a tool for free is surely worth your consideration.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy is treating most of November like Black Friday

We've gone ahead and checked out everything on offer from Home Depot, and lined up a selection of standout deals. We've included big discounts on popular brands like Milwaukee, Ryobi, DeWalt, and Makita. So whether you're a professional, DIY enthusiast, or an absolutely hopeless amateur, there is a deal for you right here.

These are the best deals on cordless tools this Black Friday.

Best deals on MilwaukeeBest deals on RyobiBest deals on DeWaltBest deals on MakitaBest deals on Ridgid

Mini crossword answers for November 19

Mashable - Tue, 11/19/2024 - 05:13

The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium, the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts.

But there's no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers you need to progress right here.

And when you're done, check out the many other word games you can play on Mashable, including a full-size crossword.

Also, if you get stuck on any other daily word games, such as Wordle, Connections, or Strands — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to Daily Mini Crossword for Tuesday, November 19, 2024:

AcrossAuction off

  • The answer is Sell.

When the body can't breathe

  • The answer is Anoxia.

Covid-19 Waiter

  • The answer is Carhop.

2019 AFC South runners-up

  • The answer is Titans.

End of a Threat

  • The answer is OrElse.

Pink, as a steak

  • The answer is Rare.

DownA system to get products to their destination

  • The answer is Sorter.

Give away oxygen

  • The answer is Exhale.

First winless NFL team in the salary cap era

  • The answer is Lions.

____ in judgment

  • The answer is Lapse.

Thespian

  • The answer is Actor.

Currency of Nigeria

  • The answer is Naira.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

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