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SAVE 28%: As of Nov. 4, the Shure SM7B Dynamic Vocal Microphone is priced at $359 on Amazon, down from its usual $499 list price.

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If you've been searching for a mic that delivers broadcast-quality sound, Shure SM7B has you covered. This mic has become a go-to for top podcasters, musicians, and streamers thanks to its impressive clarity, reliable build, and adaptability for various recording needs. With a 28% discount, this is an ideal time to snag pro-level gear for less.

The SM7B is beloved for its dynamic cartridge, which has a flat, wide-range frequency response that captures both music and voice with exceptional warmth and detail. Recording vocals for a song, capturing every word for a podcast, or live streaming? This mic consistently delivers that rich, natural sound that listeners love. Its cardioid polar pattern also ensures that unwanted background noise stays out, focusing solely on what's in front of the mic and keeping your recordings clean.

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The SM7B includes an air suspension shock isolation system and an internal pop filter for podcasters and streamers, effectively reducing mechanical noise and breathiness without needing extra accessories. It also has advanced electromagnetic shielding, which minimizes interference from computer monitors and other studio equipment, keeping your recordings clear even in busy environments.

This mic uses an XLR connection, so pairing it with an audio interface allows you more control over sound quality, which is a solid if you're serious about your audio setup. Shure has included a few helpful extras in the box, like a detachable windscreen for close-up work and a switch cover plate.

Shure SM7B is designed to last with its solid build quality and legendary performance. Now is the time to take your recording quality up a notch while the deal lasts.

SAVE 40%: As of Nov. 4, the INIU 10,000mAh Portable Charger is down to $17.99 at Amazon, a sweet 40% off its usual $29.99 list price.

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Commuting, traveling, or just avoiding wall outlets? This portable power bank is a lifesaver. Packing 10,000mAh of charging power in an ultra-slim 0.5-inch body, the INIU charger is the perfect companion for your phone, tablet, or even your wireless earbuds. It's sleek, light, and won't bulk up your bag, so it's ready to tag along wherever you go.

One of INIU's best features is its dual-purpose USB-C port, which handles charging and recharging. Most power banks only allow USB-C to power in. Still, INIU is in the elite group that powers devices through the same port, making it simpler to keep your tech ready. The 3A fast-charge tech fuels up your device at lightning speed, getting your phone to 78% in just one hour and doubling the speed of the average 2.1A charger.

SEE ALSO: Apple fixes iPhone 16 touch screen bug in iOS 18.0.1

Safety is also top of mind with INIU's 15-layer SmartProtect system, which shields your devices from overheating and battery damage. The charger is built with quality materials and a multi-layer protection system to prevent overheating, battery drain, and other hazards. Plus, it has a cute paw print indicator light that shows your charge level at a glance, so you're never caught off guard by a low battery.

INIU claims this charger can power up an iPhone 8 about 3.6 times, a Samsung S22 nearly twice, and AirPods Pro more than 13 times. It even includes a USB-A to USB-C cable, a travel pouch, and a user manual, making it a solid option for anyone who values a reliable charge without sacrificing portability.

You can now snag this INIU powerbank deal on the black version for $17.99, saving 40% off the usual price. Get one while it's hot, and stay powered wherever you go.

Earlier this year Samsung revealed its new Sketch to Image tool, which uses AI to transform rough doodles into more polished images. I recently got the opportunity to try this feature on the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and S10 Ultra. 

So, of course, I drew boobs.

SEE ALSO: 5 best Samsung Galaxy AI features announced at July Unpacked 2024

Artificial intelligence is the undisputed darling of the tech industry right now, with practically everyone scrambling to incorporate it wherever they can. Tech giant Samsung is no exception, having enhanced their devices with a constellation of AI-powered features in Galaxy AI. 

Among these features is Sketch to Image, a generative AI tool that aims to turn even the worst Pictionary player's drawings into attractive, legible images. Speaking to Mashable at a Sydney press event, Samsung's representatives demonstrated that Sketch to Image can be used for tasks such as creating profile pictures, sprucing up infographics, and adding hats to photos of dogs. 

They also confirmed that Sketch to Image has inbuilt safeguards to prevent the exact type of misuse I was blatantly conspiring to their face.

This was not unexpected. It would have been more surprising had Samsung's development team not accounted for human depravity. Yet all prisons are inescapable until someone escapes, and I was not about to be deterred from my efforts by the mere presence of a lock.

For a given value of "masterpiece." Credit: Amanda Yeo / Mashable

The most obvious test of Samsung's Sketch to Image tool would have been that schooldesk stalwart of meat and two veg. Penile pictorials are the quintessential inappropriate doodle, adorning public bathrooms and alleyways alike.

However, surrounded by fellow tech reporters and Samsung representatives, I admit I felt too embarrassed to attempt even a crude doodle of a doodle. While I dabbled in drawing during my high school years, I was never gripped by the adolescent inclination toward genitalia. Having lived an offensively mild, rule-abiding life up until now, I was not prepared for my first attempt at such illicit artworks to have an audience.

As such, I opted for an arguably less confronting subject that has been extensively studied throughout the history of fine art, and which I speculated might be less aggressively censored. To wit, the nude female form.

In context, this line was too scandalous for Samsung's Sketch to Image to work with. Credit: Amanda Yeo / Mashable

Naturally, the focal point of my artwork had to be a respectable pair of big naturals. The image needed to be recognisably risque for testing purposes, after all. Even so, I was still too shy to include any obvious indicators of nudity beyond a visible belly button, furtively sketching an exaggerated but bashfully nondescript feminine figure.

Yet despite my demure inclinations, Samsung's Galaxy AI had no trouble picking up what I was putting down — and promptly putting it back down again.

My request to generate an image from my rude scribble did trigger a loading screen, indicating that Sketch to Image was on the job. However, Samsung soon bumped me back to my questionable artwork with a notification that it "Can't generate with this content," like an art teacher who isn't mad, just disappointed.

Samsung's Sketch to Image setting healthy boundaries. Credit: Amanda Yeo / Mashable

Galaxy AI was not having a bar of my M-rated shenanigans, and I honestly hadn't expected it to. In some ways it was a relief. I do not care to contemplate the sheer panic that would have overtaken me had I been presented with an anatomically correct image akin to Kate Winslet's portrait in Titanic.

Even so, I am not one to give up at the first obstacle. I thus resolved to determine how much I'd need to alter my Samsung-disapproved art in order for Sketch to Image to accept it, like the Mythbusters build team continuing to pile explosives onto an experiment.

I finally produced a drawing deemed acceptable by Samsung's AI. Credit: Amanda Yeo / Mashable

Adding a tight tank top and shorts to my drawing wasn't enough to placate Galaxy AI, with Sketch to Image refusing to budge even when faced with spaghetti straps. To be fair, the few thin lines potentially signifying a garment only marginally differentiated the drawing from my first improper attempt. 

However, Samsung's AI did finally deem the same doodle safe to work with. All I had to do was erase the prominent underboob line outlining my model's mammaries.

Samsung's Sketch to Image offers various options for how AI can spruce up your drawing. Credit: Amanda Yeo / Mashable

Sketch to Image's AI interpretation of my artwork did introduce some shading indicative of a notable chest, which I had not included in my submitted image. However my bold, unapologetic bust lines were apparently too much for its modest sensibilities.

Interestingly, while I did not give my naked lady facial features at any point, Galaxy AI's Sketch to Image also inserted a gently smiling Bold Glamour face into one of the four sketch options if offered to me, even adding an ear. It appears that, when given no direction, this is what Samsung's AI thinks a woman's face looks like.

This face was entirely Samsung's doing. Credit: Amanda Yeo / Mashable

I didn't get to play with Samsung's Sketch to Image for too long, so was unable to test other unsafe for work imagery or incrementally loosening clothes. Sketch to Image wouldn't allow me to partially erase lines, taking an all or nothing approach to each collection of strokes. 

As such, I would have had to completely redraw entire sections to conduct such experiments, and everyone had more important things to do than watch me draw hundreds of people in varying states of dress. Even had I continued my foray into artistic debauchery, I remain unconvinced that further experimentation would have eventually yielded the obscene scenes I sought. 

Really, it's for the best. Generative AI has limitless potential for misuse and abuse without safeguards in place, as we've already seen from the rise of explicit deepfakes. Guardrails such as Galaxy AI's rejection of racy imagery are necessary to curb humanity's darkest impulses as we hurtle onward, fascinated by possibility to the neglect of wisdom. They also prevent budding young artists from inadvertently creating images featuring subject matter unsuitable for their age.

Besides, there's no shortage of nudity on the internet for mature audiences with eyes to see. Even without the help of Samsung's AI, one can find a veritable smorgasbord of illustrated genitalia online, whether it be sketched, painted, or lovingly rendered as a 3D model.

If such imagery is what your heart truly desires, this longing can be easily sated with a standard internet search. The results may not be as personalised as a picture from Samsung's Sketch to Image tool, but with the amount of variety out there, chances are you'll find images with much more artistic flair than if the AI acquiesced to sprucing up your surreptitious juvenile sketches.

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 4 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 4 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: In a(n)...

These words are quick.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

Words that refer to brief amounts of time. 

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Smalltime.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for November 4

• Tick

• Minute

• Jiffy

• Flash

• Smalltime

• Second

• Moment

• Instant

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Strands.

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Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for November 4's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for November 4 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 4 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Old musical records with grooves.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no reoccurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter V.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

VINYL.

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 3

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for October 28's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 4 Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Places to play

• Green: A good win or a bad loss

• Blue: Basketball players

• Purple: Sharing a namesake

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow - Words for venues

• Green - Slang for shutout

• Blue - San Antonio Spurs legends

• Purple - George ____

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #42 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Words for venues: ARENA, FIELD, PARK, STADIUM

• Slang for shutout: BAGEL, BLANK, DONUT, GOOSE EGG

• San Antonio Spurs legends: DUNCAN, GINOBILI, PARKER, ROBINSON

• George ____: GERVIN, KITTLE, SPRINGER, TOWN

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for November 4's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 4 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hit about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Supply

• Green: Things that make you human

• Blue: Home furnishings

• Purple: Contractions

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Equip

• Green: Individuality

• Blue: Furniture

• Purple: Words With Apostrophes Removed

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #512 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Equip: FURNISH, OUTFIT, PROVISION, STOCK

• Individuality: BEING, CHARACTER, EGO, SELF

• Furniture: CHEST, CONSOLE, VANITY, WARDROBE

• Words With Apostrophes Removed: CANT, ID, SHELL, WERE

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 3

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.

NFL RedZone appeared to be having issues during Sunday's Week 9 slate of games.

Users online reported choppy, blurry, or nearly unwatchable streams. And it might not be just a streaming issue or something wrong with a certain provider. My RedZone was freezing and buffering, even though it is through my cable provider. (Yes, I am a millennial with cable).

Here is a sampling of some of the posts about RedZone.

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It's not quite clear what may be going wrong. Users online described all their other channels working correctly — and it's the same for me. All of my other channels are working well, while the RedZone channel is choppy, buffering, and impossible to watch.

There was a spike in reports of issues with NFL Network on Down Detector around 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, which is when the first slate of games kicked off. (There's no page to report RedZone so that might be the closest proxy.)

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My own RedZone was going in and out, so if yours isn't working it might be worth retrying it. We'll update if any information surfaces on why folks might be having issues.

Mashable has reached out to the NFL's media team and will update if we get a response.

John Mulaney did a bit of stand-up to kick off 'Saturday Night Live''s last episode before the 2024 presidential election.

Check out the best Walmart deals of the day as of Nov. 3: Our top pick Ninja CREAMi (NC300) $149 at Walmart (save $50 ) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) $89 at Walmart (save $40 ) Get Deal Best gaming deal Logitech G432 Wired Gaming Headset $38.49 at Walmart (save $11.48) Get Deal Best beauty deal Dyson Airwrap Origin Multi-Styler Long Vinca Blue/Rosé (Refurbished) $249.99 at Walmart (save $100 ) Get Deal

Amazon’s in full holiday mode, and other retailers are doing their best to compete. We’ve seen Target, Best Buy, and Walmart all release Black Friday-caliber deals over the past few weeks to persuade shoppers to choose them over the competition. And we have to say, some of these deals are pretty impressive.

SEE ALSO: When do Black Friday sales start? Be on the lookout for early holiday deals.

Here are our top picks for the best Walmart deals of the day as of Nov. 3. If none of the deals on this list catch your eye, be sure to check out the full Walmart deals page for more savings opportunities.

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If you’ve been on TikTok within the last year, you’ve probably heard of the Ninja CREAMi. This kitchen gadget can make almost any ingredient into ice cream, sorbet, or milkshakes (with milk or a milk substitute). Just prep your base, freeze it overnight, and process it through the CREAMi the next day.

With one-touch programs and a respin function, the Ninja CREAMi gives you the freedom to have a sweet treat whenever you want.

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If you need a new pair of earbuds, the Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) are $40 off at Walmart. These earbuds come with a charging case and feature quick access to Siri — all you have to do is say, “Hey, Siri.” You can double-tap to play or skip through your tunes, and the battery lasts all day with the charging case.

Note: The charging case is the lightning port version, not the wireless one.

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Speaking of headphones, Walmart has dropped the Logitech G432 Wired Gaming Headset to $38.49, a $11.48 discount from the original price.

This headset delivers 2.0 surround sound, so you can hear your enemies coming before they strike. Plus, with a 6mm boom mic, you can let your teammates know the game plan and prep for a counterattack. What’s even cooler is that the mic mutes when it’s flipped up, so you can avoid any awkward background noise during your games.

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If you’ve been dying to get your hands on a Dyson Airwrap, now’s your chance. Walmart’s got the Dyson Airwrap Origin Multi-Styler Long Vinca Blue/Rosé (refurbished) on sale for $249.99. That’s a whopping $100 off the list price. (A brand-new one will run you $599.99.)

With the Dyson Airwrap, you can hide flyaways and get a salon-worthy look with just a few pulls through your hair. Its powerful V9 motor and adjustable heat settings allow for customized styling, while three included attachments can help you create volume, curls, waves, and more right at home. The only caveat is that this deal doesn't come with a storage case.

Yes, we know it’s refurbished — but don’t take that as a bad thing. Dyson products are known for their durability and craftsmanship, so a refurbished model is still a great buy. They’re also vetted by Dyson to ensure quality.

'SNL' revived its 'What’s That Name' sketch with a surprise appearance from Hillary Clinton's 2016 running mate.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Nov. 3: Our top pick Echo Pop $17.99 at Amazon (save $22 ) Get Deal Best home deal Roborock Q5 Pro+ $329.99 at Amazon (save $370 ) Get Deal Best kitchen deal KitchenAid variable speed corded hand blender (KHBV53) $44.95 at Amazon (save $15.04) Get Deal Best travel deal Wrangler Smart Luggage (2-PC) $39.62 at Amazon (save $14.37 ) Get Deal

It’s official: Amazon’s Holiday Deals list is up and running, and discounts are pouring in across a wide range of products, from kitchen gadgets to smart speakers. We’re even seeing all-time lows on select items, making this the perfect time to stock up on gifts or treat yourself to something new.

SEE ALSO: When do Black Friday sales start? Be on the lookout for early holiday deals.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day as of Nov. 3. If none of the deals on this list fit your shopping list, be sure to check out our picks from Nov. 1 and Oct. 31. Some of those discounts are still live, but most have shot up in price over the weekend.

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Read our full review of the Echo Pop.

The Echo Pop smart speaker is now available for just $17.99, a $22 discount from its regular $39.99 price tag. This is the lowest price we’ve seen on the Echo Pop, making an already budget-friendly smart speaker a true steal.

The Echo Pop is small but still features the same Alexa voice assistant as Amazon's more premium Echo devices. It’s also available in charcoal, glacier white, lavender bloom, and midnight teal colorways to match your style. If you'd rather not use the voice controls, you can stream your favorite podcasts and music via Bluetooth.

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If you haven’t jumped on the robot vacuum bandwagon yet, you can get the Roborock Q5 Pro+ vacuum and mop combo for $329.99, down from $699.99. This is a record-low price for this model — the last time we saw it anywhere near this cheap was back in May, and even then, it was $480.

The Roborock Q5 Pro+ is a vacuum and a mop in one. It has LiDAR navigation, 5,500Pa of suction power, and a 240-minute runtime. It also comes with a self-empty dock, so you won’t have to worry about emptying it every day.

The Roborock app lets you choose different suction modes, set up regular cleaning schedules, and even create no-go zones.

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This handy tool has a removable, eight-inch blending arm with a four-point stainless steel blade for blending ingredients directly in the pot, bowl, or container. You can make smoothies, soups, dips, hummus, and more.

It also comes with a three-cup BPA-free jar with a lid to blend and store.

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The carry-on has a hard shell, spinner wheels, and a nifty three-in-one cup holder, USB port, and phone holder built into the back. The boarding tote is large enough to fit a laptop and other small items you want to keep close.

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, November 3, 2024:

AcrossThe present

• The answer is Today.

Its Speedmaster model, worn by Buzz Aldrin, was the first watch on the moon

• The answer is Omega.

Squiggly Japanese noodles

• The answer is Ramen.

Strip on a flip-flop

• The answer is Thong.

What "Eat" represents in the mnemonic "Never Eat Shredded Wheat"

• The answer is East.

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• The answer is Torte.

Midwest city where Berkshire Hathaway is headquartered

• The answer is Omaha.

Trial versions

• The answer is Demos.

Literary representative

• The answer is Agent.

Bowen of "Saturday Night Live"

• The answer is Yang.

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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At 15.4 billion miles away from Earth in interstellar space, Voyager 1 won't last much longer. 

In fact, NASA's flight engineers may have thought the 47-year-old mission had finally kicked the bucket when the uncrewed spacecraft recently went quiet. The probe had shut off its main radio transmitter for communicating with mission control. 

Voyager's problem began on Oct. 16, when flight controllers sent the robotic explorer a somewhat routine command to turn on a heater. Two days later, when NASA expected to receive a response from the spacecraft, the team learned something tripped Voyager's fault protection system, which turned off its X-band transmitter. By Oct. 19, communication had altogether stopped. 

The flight team was not optimistic. 

However, Voyager 1 was equipped with a backup that relies on a different, albeit significantly fainter, frequency. No one knew if the second radio transmitter could still work, given the aging spacecraft's extreme distance. Days later, engineers with the Deep Space Network, a system of three enormous radio dish arrays on Earth, found the signal whispering back over the S-band transmitter. The device hadn't been used since 1981, according to NASA. 

"The team is now working to gather information that will help them figure out what happened and return Voyager 1 to normal operations," NASA said in a recent mission update. 

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Both Voyager 1 and its twin, Voyager 2, have been bopping along for nearly a half-century, far beyond their original life expectancy. Launched in 1977, the pair was originally intended to study Jupiter and Saturn, their moons, and Saturn's rings. For the two-planet journey, they were built to last just five years.

After their initial success, engineers doubled their objectives to include two more giant planets, Uranus and Neptune. Between the two spacecraft, they've explored four planets, 48 moons, and a host of planetary magnetic fields and rings.

In August 2012, Voyager 1 made history as it entered interstellar space, the region between stars, filled with material ejected by other stars that died millions of years ago. Voyager 1 and 2 are the only spacecraft ever to operate outside of the heliosphere, the region of space affected by the sun's constant flow of material.

Voyager 1 launched from Earth in 1977 and is the farthest human-made object in space. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech

Voyager 1 is speeding away from the solar system at over 38,000 mph and is the farthest human-made object from Earth. It is so far away that it takes 23 hours for a command to reach the spacecraft, and another 23 hours for mission control to hear back from it.

NASA has previously said the Voyagers generate about 4 fewer watts of power annually, limiting the number of systems the spacecraft can use. Flight controllers have occasionally turned off equipment to conserve power. The goal is to keep the two running beyond 2025, according to the agency.

It's not clear yet why Voyager 1's fault protection system shut off the main radio transmitter. When onboard issues occur, such as the spacecraft overdrawing its power supply, the system will automatically turn less-critical equipment off so that it can continue flying. Based on data from Voyager 1, the spacecraft should have had enough power to flip on the heater without incident. 

Voyager 1 is speeding away from the solar system at over 38,000 mph and is the farthest human-made object from Earth. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech graphic

Interstellar space is a high-radiation environment that nothing human-made has ever flown in before. That means the only thing the teams running the old probes can count on are surprises. 

Last month the team troubleshot a thruster problem on Voyager 1. At this point in the mission, nothing is easy or guaranteed, said Voyager project manager Suzanne Dodd in a statement. 

"All the decisions we will have to make going forward are going to require a lot more analysis and caution than they once did," she said.

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Choosing the best laptop is a largely subjective decision that comes down to your primary use cases, your preferred operating system, and your budget. In other words, there's no such thing as a universally best laptop.

This is an annoying fact of life for both laptop shoppers and those of us doling out "best laptop" recommendations, since we can't make custom judgment calls for everyone in need of a new machine. (I would love to, but I've got a thing after this.) However, I can confidently point you in the right direction of some standouts that I and other members of the Mashable team have vetted and approved.

Our top picks

As of Nov. 2024, Mashable's top laptop overall is the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, a sophisticated Copilot+ PC with incredible performance, an unrivaled battery life of nearly 23 hours, and some fun AI features (if you're into that sort of thing).

If you're a card-carrying member of Team Apple, the best MacBook we've tested to date is the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, which is a sleek, peppy notebook with a scrumptious keyboard and closed-lid support for two external displays. We currently recommend the 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro as the best laptop for photo and video editing — it's fast, well-made, and long-lasting — but that will likely change soon with this month's launch of M4-series models. Stay tuned for our review.

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For users on a budget, the best cheap laptop we've tested is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3, which has a premium, ultra-portable design and an excellent keyboard. If you're trying to spend less than $500, look into the HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch: With a large, colorful display, cool everyday performance, and some useful AI features, it's the best Chromebook we've used.

Among gaming laptops, the Alienware m16 R2 leads the pack. It's a super snappy mid-ranger that's capable of being toned down for everyday use when you're done playing Cyberpunk 2077.

The best laptops we've tried also include two unique 2-in-1 devices. Creative professionals would be served well by the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2, a sturdy 2-in-1 with a decent battery life and a pull-forward design that can turn it into an easel, while heavy multitaskers should look further into the latest Asus Zenbook Duo. It features two beautiful OLED displays, performs well for its price point, and includes free accessories like a stylus and a detachable keyboard.

After spending countless hours reviewing laptops across popular brands, we've decided to recommend these models because they're well-made, powerful enough for their respective use cases, and priced fairly (or easy to find on sale). At the very least, we think they can be useful archetypes within different categories of computers. Don't start from square one if you don't have to, you know?

What's on deck

Along with an M4-series MacBook Pro, we have reviews in the pipeline for several laptops: the new Dell XPS 13, a Lunar Lake model with an optional tandem OLED display; the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34, a cheap Chromebook; the HP Omen 17, a strapping gaming laptop; and the latest Framework Laptop 13, a modular laptop. (The previous-gen Framework Laptop 13 used to be featured in this guide as Mashable's favorite repairable laptop.) I'll update this story once we've finished testing them.

The scoop on Black Friday laptop deals

If you're particularly hung up on the "budget" part of laptop shopping, know that Black Friday season is the best time to buy a laptop if you're hunting for a good deal. With Black Friday proper scheduled for Nov. 29 this year — an unusually late time slot — many retailers are treating all of this month like a free-for-all.

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As someone who's covered Black Friday sales for Mashable since 2019, I expect to see most of the best Black Friday laptop deals pop up at Best Buy — possibly including sizable price drops on new Lunar Lake Copilot+ PCs and M4 MacBook Pros. (The M3 generation will likely hit new record lows.) Amazon will probably price-match its competitor on models from popular brands like Apple, Microsoft, LG, Acer, and Asus, with Walmart filling the gap on lower-priced gaming laptops and Chromebooks.

Cross-checking Black Friday laptop deals across retailers (and manufacturers' DTC sites) will be your best line of defense against overpaying. Keep in mind, too, that stores like Best Buy and Target offer holiday price match guarantees, in case something you buy gets cheaper later in the season. If you don't want to sift through the sea of sales yourself, though, I'll also be tracking the top Black Friday laptop deals myself.

Read on for Mashable's in-depth guide to the best laptops of 2024. FYI: We've listed the pricing and specs of our testing units, which may not apply to each laptop's base model.