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M4 Mac mini vs. M2 Mac mini: price and specs

Starting at just $599, the M4 Mac mini is one of the more affordable Macs, by virtue of not including a display of any kind. Here are the specs you get for $599:

• Apple M4 chip

• 256GB storage

• 16GB RAM

Obviously, there are different variants of the M4 Mac mini, and those increase in price as you bolt better specs onto it. Storage can go all the way up to 2TB, while RAM can go all the way up to 32GB. There are many different possible final prices depending on your configuration, but bumping storage and RAM all the way up balloons the total cost to $1,799.

The M4 Mac mini is priced the same as the M2 model was at launch, so there's no huge advantage in that regard. However, you are getting a better value. For example, the M4 chip is more powerful than the M2 chip. Plus, M4 owners get 16GB of base RAM (the M2 model's starting configuration only came with 8GB). A newer chip and twice as much memory for the same price is not a bad deal.

M4 Mac mini vs. M2 Mac mini: design

While the internal specs aren't too shocking nor out of this world, the M4 Mac mini has some noteworthy exterior design changes.

M4 Mac mini attached to a monitor Credit: Apple

Most crucially, it's much smaller than the M2 model. Here are the precise measurements for both machines:

M4: 2 inches x 5 inches x 5 inches (HWD)

M2: 1.41 inches x 7.75 inches x 7.75 inches (HWD)

The M2 model might have been slightly shorter from a height perspective, but it was much bigger and more bulky than the M4 model. At 1.5 pounds, the M4 model is also a full pound lighter than the M2 Mac mini.

Unfortunately, the power button is still on the bottom of the M4 Mac mini. Why does Apple keep doing this?

M4 Mac mini vs. M2 Mac mini: Ports Ports! Credit: Apple

The port situation is where things get a bit more interesting.

Believe it or not, there's actually a distinct advantage to getting the M2 Mac mini: It has two USB type-A ports on the back, while the M4 model has none. That's really the only advantage, though, as the rest of the port selection on the M4 mini is solid:

• Two USB-C ports on the front

• Headphone jack on the front

• Three Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back

• HDMI 2.1 on the back

• Ethernet on the back

For those taking score, that's one more Thunderbolt 4 port than the M2 model. Plus, you're getting HDMI 2.1 instead of just HDMI 2.0. In addition, the USB-C and headphone jacks have been moved around to the front of the device on the M4 model (they sat on the rear end of the M2 Mac mini). That should be more convenient, ideally.

M4 Mac mini vs. M2 Mac mini: Performance

This one is tricky because we haven't actually used the M4 Mac mini yet. However, we have tested the M4 chip inside the iPad Pro, and it was incredibly impressive in terms of performance and battery life.

Plus, the big RAM boost for the base model should give it some performance improvements over its M2 counterpart. In terms of granular tech details, the M4 chip has 10 CPU cores (as opposed to eight on M2) and support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing. That could make this a decent gaming machine for the games that actually support Mac, if nothing else.

M4 Mac mini vs. M2 Mac mini: Which should you buy?

At this moment in time, it doesn't seem like there are very many reasons to get an M2 Mac mini over the M4 model.

Barring any temporary discounts or impending price changes we don't know about yet, the two computers cost the same amount of money. However, the M4 model gives you more port flexibility by moving some of them around, theoretically better performance, and a whole new chip to play with. The only reason to get an M2 would be a significant price drop or a desperate need for USB type-A ports.

Apple Intelligence has arrived and it’s ushering in a new era of AI. The iOS 18.1 update packs a set of AI-powered features designed to enhance how we communicate, work, and create.

However, with all things Apple, gaining access can be a hassle. So here's what you need to know to use Apple Intelligence.

How to use Apple Intelligence

You must have an Apple Intelligence-supported iPhone to use Apple Intelligence.

Credit: Apple

This includes the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, as well as the entire iPhone 16 line (i.e., iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max).

• Update your device to iOS 18.1 if you haven’t already.

• Open Settings, then tap Apple Intelligence & Siri.

• Select Join the Apple Intelligence Waitlist — expect a few hours for activation, though it can vary.

• When it’s your turn, you’ll get a notification to activate it.

• Once activated, your device will start downloading the on-device AI models automatically.

And just like that, you’re ready to explore the latest in Apple’s AI-powered features.

Apple Intelligence is also available on iPad and Mac devices; you'll have to upgrade to iPadOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1, respectively.

Which Apple Intelligence features can you use?

The Apple Intelligence AI suite includes the following perks, as outlined here:

• Clean Up Tool (Apple's answer to Google Magic Eraser)

• Writing Tools (Rewrite different versions of text for a more appropriate tone)

• Siri's new ability to handle disfluency

• Siri's expanded product knowledge (e.g., you can ask it questions like "How do I share my Wi-Fi password?")

• Transcripts for Voice Memos and call recording

• Get brief summaries of notifications, emails, texts, and more

• Natural language search in the Photos app

• Use the "Memories" Photos app feature to create a movie by typing a description (e.g., "Last summer in our garden" or "Everything we ate in Italy")

• Priority Messages intelligently shows the most urgent emails

• Smart Reply provides suggestions for quick responses to emails

Take a look at Mashable Tech Editor Kim Gedeon's exploration of Apple Intelligence for a follow-along on how to use some of the aforementioned Apple Intelligence features.

Some Apple Intelligence features are not yet available

If you're wondering when you'll have the chance to play with Genmoji, a highly anticipated feature that lets you make your own emoji with a natural-language description, it won't drop until December.

Genmoji isn't available yet Credit: Apple

Other delayed Apple Intelligence features include Image Playground (lets you generate your own images), ChatGPT integration with Siri, Image Wand (transform rough sketches into sophisticated images), and Visual Intelligence (only available with iPhone 16 series via new Camera Control feature).

A new rule from the Biden/Harris administration that took effect this week requires airlines to issue customers a refund—not a voucher, not a new flight—if their flight is significantly delayed. This is a huge, positive change for U.S. airline passengers, and the internet was excited about it.

The rules are simple, and, importantly, you don't need to do much to get your refund should you qualify for it. Here's what you need to know.

The new airline refund rules, explained

The first thing you should know is that refunds are automatic. You do not have to do anything besides deny the significant changes to your flight.

Cancellations qualify for a refund, as do domestic flights delayed three or more hours and international flights delayed six or more hours, USA Today reported. Significantly changed flights — like those where the airport changes, stops are added, etc — can also qualify. Passengers are required to automatically get a refund for any flight that is "canceled or significantly changed, and they do not accept the significantly changed flight, rebooking on an alternative flight, or alternative compensation," read a statement from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

So, in short, if the airline makes a big change to your itinerary and you do not accept that change, you get your money back with zero hassle. The new rule from the Biden/Harris administration requires the refund to be processed within seven business days for a credit card purchase and within 20 days for other forms of purchase.

"Passengers deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them—without headaches or haggling," wrote Buttigieg in the statement posted to X.

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There are few things the internet enjoys more than complaining about travel hassles and airline screw-ups. It's an entire genre of post. So the internet was actually pretty pleased to see a new rule forcing airlines to give passengers their money back. If your flight is too late to make your meeting, then it sure makes sense the airline doesn't get to keep your money.

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Considering the cost of tickets and the lack of legroom, it's probably not going to be fun to fly anytime soon, but it did just get a little less painful.

Only Murders in the Building's Season 4 finale may have answered a lot of our burning questions — like who killed Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch) and why — but it left us with several others. Chiefest among them: What was with all the links to the loose ends from Season 1?

SEE ALSO: 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 ending explained: Who killed Sazz and why?

At the end of Season 4, episode 7, "Valley of the Dolls," actors Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria presented Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) with information that, to borrow Detective Brazzos' catchphrase, could have sent the case in a whole new direction. According to them, the mystery of Sazz's death has been brewing since Season 1 of Only Murders (the fictional podcast, as well as the show).

"It all goes back to Season 1," Levy says, "which, by the way, has more holes than Zach Galifianakis."

The actors point out these loose ends and what they could mean, but does Only Murders in the Building actually plug up any of these holes? Not really. Let's take a look at the evidence, and what the show does (or doesn't) do with it.

Who poisoned Winnie? Michael Cyril Creighton (and Winnie the bulldog) in "Only Murders in the Building." Credit: Disney / Patrick Harbron

First up on our tour of plot holes is the matter of which sick individual poisoned Oliver's precious bulldog Winnie, who makes a cameo in the Season 4 finale as Oliver's ring-bearer. A prime suspect in Season 1 was musician Sting, who had his fair share of beef with Winnie. But once Charles, Oliver, and Mabel discovered bassoonist Jan (Amy Ryan) was behind Tim Kono's (Julian Cihi) murder, Oliver assumed she was behind the poisoning.

"Wrong!" Longoria says.

SEE ALSO: 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 finale hides Season 1 Easter egg

She points to the note Oliver found on the door right before he discovered Winnie, which read, "end the podcast or I end you." A smudge of ink on the paper leads Galifianakis to deduce that someone left-handed wrote the note, and since Jan is right-handed, that means it couldn't have been her.

Who left the note on Jan's door? Amy Ryan in "Only Murders in the Building." Credit: Disney / Patrick Harbron

Another loose end Levy, Galifianakis, and Longoria discover is the fact that the Only Murders trio never found out who left the note on Jan's door that said, "I'm watching you." The message echoes the threatening text Charles, Oliver, and Mabel received from Sazz's phone in episode 6, after they discovered hidden cameras in their apartments. That leads Levy, Galifianakis, and Longoria to believe that Jan's note, the texts, and the cameras came from the same person.

Adding to the evidence are the notes Charles, Oliver, and Mabel found in Sazz's apartment, which singled out both "sick pup" Winnie and Jan's "door note." If Sazz was onto the unknown culprit from Season 1, it would make sense for them to try to kill her, right?

Except Sazz wasn't on the trail of this mysterious adversary. These scribblings were just pointers for the screenplay she was writing about the Only Murders crew. And her murderer, screenwriter Marshall P. Pope (Pachinko's Jin Ha), wasn't at all connected to Season 1. These loose ends fade away from the main Only Murders plotline just as quickly as they were reintroduced, leaving us back at square one.

However, there is some hope we'll get some closure on these elements in Season 5. After all, doorman Lester's (Teddy Coluca) death could have some ties to Season 1. The same goes for the newly introduced Sofia Caccimelio (Téa Leoni) and her missing husband, Nicky. Plus, we never did find out who put those cameras in Charles, Oliver, and Mabel's apartments... Could the same person be responsible for all these crimes?

Only Murders in the Building Season 4 is now streaming on Hulu.

It's been almost 10 years since Xenoblade Chronicles X amazed the approximately 27 people who played it on Wii U, but now that number is going to get a lot bigger.

The series that I once called "Nintendo's most unsung" is now fully complete on Switch, as Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition launches on Nintendo's current console on March 20, 2025. This new port from series developer Monolith Soft promises improved visuals and extra story content for the gargantuan RPG that originally launched on the failed Wii U system fairly late in its life cycle in 2015.

In case you missed it at the time (and you almost certainly did), Xenoblade X is narratively disconnected from the other Xenoblade games, making it a great place to jump in if you've ever been curious. It's an absolutely massive open-world RPG set across five distinct and beautiful continents on an alien planet called Mira, where humanity wants to find refuge after Earth has been destroyed in the crossfire of an alien war.

Its two main draws are an enormous open world and fully customizable mech suits that let you fly and unlock new areas. It's one of the most memorable open worlds in recent game history, so much so that Nintendo commissioned Monolith Soft's help on getting The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild across the finish line shortly after Xenoblade X came out.

You can also expect a bunch of goofy stuff like the main city on Mira being called "New Los Angeles," and combat classes having names like "Partisan Eagle" and "Full Metal Jaguar."

Nearly a decade later, after several popular Xenoblade sequels and re-releases, the last great Wii U exclusive is finally coming to the Switch. Breathe easy, Xenoblade-heads.

SAVE $46: If you're new to YouTube TV, you can score your first two months for just $49.99 per month instead of $72.99. That's about 32% in savings.

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Live TV streaming services are basically the new cable — only without the contracts and hidden fees. Rather than a cable connection, you just need a solid internet connection and you can enjoy live access to a well-rounded channel selection. The problem is that costs keep climbing, making these cable alternatives nearly the same price as cable itself. That's why this YouTube TV deal particularly made us perk up.

Through Nov. 17, new subscribers can get their first two months of YouTube TV for just $49.99 per month. That's a savings of $23 per month or about 32%. Not to mention, you'll get a free 10-day trial to kick things off. The offer is only valid for the base plan, but the base plan has plenty to offer. After the promotion period ends, you'll automatically be charged the full price of the base plan, which is $72.99 per month, unless you cancel.

This is one of the best deals we've seen YouTube TV offer. Usually the introductory cost for new users hovers between $52.99 and $64.99 per month. So if you've been curious about live TV streaming or looking for a way to tune into NBA games, college football, or any other live sports, this is the time to dive in.

The YouTube TV base plan includes over 100 live channels, including local stations, specialty networks like Discovery and Bravo, sports channels like FS1, ESPN, Golf, and NFL Network, and kids networks like Nickelodeon and Disney. You can checkout your own local lineup before committing.You'll also get unlimited DVR space, special features like Key Plays View, six different household accounts, and three simultaneous streams.

TL;DR: Back up your stuff — 2TB of storage with lifetime cloud access and a portable hard drive are on sale for $89.97 (reg. $341) through November 3.

• Lifetime 1TB cloud storage from FolderFort

  • Access from any device through your browser — no software installations required

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  • Works with PCs, Macs, Linux machines, smart TVs, and gaming consoles like PS4, PS5, and Xbox

  • Easily upgrade your FolderFort cloud storage if you need more space, with no downtime

• Individually, these products would cost $140, making this bundle a major steal

Until November 3, this 1TB (x2) bundle of cloud and hard drive storage is available for $89.97 to provide secure, reliable storage for all your files.

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Meta is throwing its hat into the AI search engine ring.

According to a report from The Information, Meta is working on an AI-powered search engine to power its Meta AI feature on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Currently, the Meta AI search function uses Google Search and Microsoft's Bing to surface real-time information about news, sports, and stocks. Meta also recently struck a deal with Reuters for providing news reports in Meta AI responses.

SEE ALSO: Meta is using your posts to train AI. It's not easy to opt out.

But Meta's reported development of its own search engine is an effort to rely less on its competitors' search engines, especially if the circumstances of the arrangements change. The rise of generative AI, plus a decrease in Google Search quality, has many users turning to platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity instead of traditional search engines. With Meta going all on its flagship Meta AI search function, the company hopes to get users searching on its apps, although some find the Meta AI search bar annoying and intrusive since it can't be turned off.

Meta's search engine team has reportedly been indexing sites and organizing them into databases for at least eight months. As previously reported, Meta quietly launched a web crawler in July to source information for its Meta AI training. This is similar to OpenAI's GPTBot, which scrapes the web for ChatGPT training data, and prompted many news sites to block the web crawler by adding a robots.txt line of code to its codebase. However, OpenAI and Anthropic were also found to have ignored the robots.txt block rule.

Ford is struggling to make money on battery-powered models while General Motors, which started more slowly, says it is getting close to that goal.

The U.S. government has tried to keep Chinese companies from obtaining certain advanced technologies, but concerns have been growing that some products may have been routed to Huawei.

Where to pre-order the new M4 and M4 Pro Mac Mini Apple Store Apple M4 and M4 Pro Mac Mini starting at $599 Preorder now

Apple's Mac Week didn't start and wrap up on a Monday, of course: The Tuesday (Oct. 29) of the event saw the arrival of the M4 and M4 Pro Mac Minis.

This drop was more anticlimactic than expected after Amazon leaked some specs a day early, but this major step up from the older M2 Minis is exciting nonetheless. Pre-orders for all configurations are live now at the Apple Store, with the 16GB Unified Memory and 256GB SSD M4 Mini going for $599, the 16GB Unified Memory and 512GB SSD M4 Mini going for $799, 24GB Unified Memory and 512GB SSD M4 Mini going for $999, and the 24GB Unified Memory and 512GB SSD M4 Mini Pro going for $1,399. All units officially come out on Nov. 8.

SEE ALSO: Apple just announced the M4 Apple iMac: Here's how to pre-order it

Just as we expected, these new versions of the Mini grew in power while shrinking in size. Now with dimensions of just 5 x 5, the cube-ish M4 Minis are essentially ridiculously-powerful desktops squeezed into an Apple TV 4K package. Despite losing physical space, the new M4 models absolutely school their predecessors in benchmark tests. We're talking up to 1.8 times faster CPU performance compared to the M2 (2.2 times over the M1).

SEE ALSO: Shop M2 and M3 MacBooks on sale before new models arrive

Those numbers are scaled up even further when "Pro" is added to the mix, partially thanks to the Pro's 12-core CPU and 16-core GPU (compared to 10 and 10 on the non-Pro M4 Mini). These marks will be particularly game-changing for those undertaking heavy projects in programs like Logic Pro, Motion, or Blender. The M4 Pro also wields not just one, but three Thunderbolt 5 port — a Mac first.

All M4 Minis also come with Apple Intelligence compatibility, opening up a world of possibilities with AI writing tools, image creation tools, and more, plus ChatGPT integration coming in December. The M4 Minis are also Apple's first carbon neutral Macs.

That's a wrap on a very Hollywood-themed Season 4 of Only Murders in the Building!

After 10 episodes of A-list cameos, stunt man shenanigans, and the highs and lows of showbiz, Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) finally caught Sazz's (Jane Lynch) killer. But in true Only Murders fashion, it's not long before another body drops, setting the stage for Season 5.

SEE ALSO: 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 finale hides Season 1 Easter egg

From catching our killer to theorizing about what comes next, let's break down that finale, spoilers and all.

Screenwriter Marshall P. Pope killed Sazz Pataki — but not for the reason you think

Like every season before it, Only Murders Season 4 is no stranger to red herrings. After all, the entire West Tower storyline ended up being an elaborate misdirect, while actors Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis, and Eva Longoria's theory that that this murderer had been after our trio since Season 1 also turned out to be false. But in its penultimate episode, Only Murders Season 4 hit us with a softer red herring — one concerning Sazz's killer's motive.

At the very end of episode 9, "Escape from Planet Klongo," Charles, Oliver, and Mabel learned that Sazz's killer was none other than Marshall P. Pope (Jin Ha, Pachinko), the screenwriter of the in-the-works Only Murders movie.

Marshall, whose real name is Rex Bailey, was Sazz's stunt protégé — at least, he was until he burned director Ron Howard's eyebrows off in a stunt gone wrong on the unfinished film Project Ronkonkoma. Sazz blackballed him after that, replacing him with stuntman Glen Stubbins (Paul Rudd), which is why the Only Murders trio thinks Marshall murdered her. Turns out, his actual motive was to get away with stealing Sazz's screenplay for the Only Murders movie.

SEE ALSO: 'Only Murders in the Building' dropped an autobiographical Easter egg for Steve Martin and Martin Short Why did Marshall kill Sazz and Glen? Jin Ha in "Only Murders in the Building." Credit: Disney/Patrick Harbron

As Sazz tells us in voiceover at the start of the finale, decades of stunt work was taking a toll on her body, and she wanted to find another way to contribute to bringing stories to life. That's why she wrote the Only Murders script, centered on her "hero," Brazzos himself, Charles-Haden Savage. Sazz brought it to Marshall, hoping to get some pointers from the other aspiring screenwriter she knew. However, his jealousy over how good her script was prompted him to disparage it, then steal it and sell it to Bev Melon (Molly Shannon) as his own. His biggest crime really was plagiarism. Just kidding, it's still murder, but this is a close second.

From there, Sazz heads to New York to tell Charles about the movie she'd written. Again, nothing here about the Westies or their involvement with Dudenoff (Griffin Dunne), just good old-fashioned Hollywood drama.

SEE ALSO: Every single 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 end credits Easter egg

Sazz did write a Dudenoff subplot into her script though, which is how Marshall knew he could get into the West Tower of the Arconia and snipe her from Dudenoff's now sadly empty apartment. (His pitch-perfect aim is a result of a traumatic childhood of being forced to hunt by his father, the basis of his unsuccessful first script.) Once he shot Sazz, he made it to Charles's apartment by creeping along the window ledge going around the Arconia's courtyard. Being a physically fit stuntman who isn't afraid of heights sure has its perks! From there, he disposed of Sazz's body down the trash chute where the incinerator awaited, with the whole endeavor taking less than 12 minutes.

Later, when Marshall realized stuntman Glen Stubbins could identify him from their overlap on Project Ronkonkoma, he tried to take Glen out with the same sniping method during a promotional photoshoot — where he accidentally shot Galifianakis as well (both survived). With Glen on the mend in the hospital, Marshall went to his ward to finish the job, so the connection between his new identity and his old one would remain concealed.

In Mabel's apartment, Marshall confesses all of his crimes to Charles, Oliver, and Mabel before trying to kill them, but not so fast! In a reversal of Sazz's murder, Marshall gets shot through the window from Charles's apartment. The culprit? None other than Jan (Amy Ryan), who's been living in the Arconia's secret passageways for months and finally saw a chance to avenge her beloved Sazz (and simultaneously save her former beloved Charles).

Sure, the cops arrest her, but when has that stopped her before? You can bet this isn't the last we've seen of Jan. After all, she asserts that she and Charles are endgame. What is this, Riverdale?

Oliver and Loretta's wedding goes great — until we learn that doorman Lester is dead.

Thankfully, some less deadly love is in the air at the Arconia in the form of Oliver and Loretta's (Meryl Streep) marriage. It's a lovely affair, complete with Oliver's dog Winnie serving as ring-bearer and Loretta's son Dickie (Jeremy Shamos) and Oliver's son Will (Ryan Broussard) walking the bride down the aisle. The only downer is that Loretta is moving to New Zealand to shoot the rest of her TV show. She tells Oliver to stay in New York though, because when has their relationship ever been conventional? And how else to give Streep an easy out if she's not up to return for Season 5? (Although I'd love to see her come back.) Or, hear me out, the gang goes to New Zealand next season for a Lord of the Rings-themed mystery.

SEE ALSO: Mabel has no love story in 'Only Murders In the Building' Season 4, and it's quietly revolutionary

Aside from Loretta's moving announcement, the wedding goes off without a hitch. But after the celebration, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel discover the corpse of doorman Lester (Teddy Coluca) in the courtyard fountain, continuing the Arconia's streak as the deadliest building in New York.

Lester hasn't been around much this season, but he did pop up towards the start of the finale episode to tell Oliver and Charles an interesting anecdote. He tells them he got married in the courtyard too. He'd shared: "Middle of the night, with just the stars and the fountain as our witness. I think it's good luck!"

Sadly for Lester, his luck ran out. (Oliver even foreshadows his death in their brief encounter, complaining that, "All [Lester] does is let in murderers!") But perhaps Lester's description of the marriage ceremony is a clue for next season. Speaking of next season...

Who is Téa Leoni's Sofia Caccimelio? Selena Gomez and Martin Short in "Only Murders in the Building." Credit: Disney/Patrick Harbron

Another clue for what Only Murders Season 5 has in store is the arrival of the mysterious Sofia Caccimelio (Téa Leoni, Madam Secretary), whom Charles can only describe as a "dame."

As she tells Mabel and Charles, her husband Nicky was recently reported missing, as seen on news report playing on a hospital TV in episode 9. The report described Nicky as "the dry cleaning king of Brooklyn" and mentioned his ties to the Caputo crime family. Despite this, police say they don't suspect foul play. Sofia thinks otherwise, asking for Charles, Oliver, and Mabel's help find her missing man.

When Charles and Mabel tell Sofia they aren't private detectives and only investigate Arconia-related murders, Sofia drops a bomb on them: "What happened to Nicky has everything to do with this building." What new secrets does the Arconia have in store? And could Nicky's disappearance be linked to Lester's death?

We'll have to wait for Season 5 to find out.

Only Murders in the Building Season 4 is now streaming on Hulu.

SAVE $20: As of Oct. 29, get the Samsung Galaxy A15 smartphone for just $179.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 10%.

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If you're looking to buy a new smartphone for yourself or someone else right now, you don't have to stick to the latest and greatest models out there. Sure, a new iPhone or Samsung Galaxy device would be nice, but if you don't want to or can't afford to pay the hefty price tag that accompanies those phones, there are still some excellent options out there. And there's one that's a particularly good deal right now that can do the trick nicely over at Amazon.

As of Oct. 29, you can get the Samsung Galaxy A15 for just $179.99. That's $20 off its normal price of $199.99 and a 10% discount. The phone is unlocked, so it can be used with the carrier of your choice. This price applies to both the Black and Light Blue colors.

The Samsung Galaxy A15 is a great budget-priced phone that can still hold its own with many of its more expensive contemporaries, especially if you're already a big fan of the Android ecosystem. This model boasts a MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus processor, a 1080p 6.5-inch display that runs at a 90Hz refresh rate at up to 800 nits of brightness, and 4GB of onboard memory. Plus, it has a 50MP wide angle camera with a 13MP front-facing camera so you can snap like a regular shutterbug to your heart's content.

While the phone isn't as speedy as some of its competitors, for the price you get a reliable, hardy phone that Samsung is still providing updates for. It has a 5,000mAh battery that can last a full day per charge, it comes in two attractive colors, and it can handle just about any app you need, though you'll need to temper expectations when it comes to how powerful it is compared to the best and brightest Samsung models. Still, you could do much worse than this phone for under $200. It's well worth grabbing at this price, especially if you just need a new phone – and fast.

SAVE $100: The Dyson Supersonic hair dryer in Prussian Blue/Rich Copper is on sale at Dyson for just $329.99, down from the usual price of $429.99. That's a 23% discount.

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Some things in life are worth paying a bit more for. Comfortable shoes, a coat that'll last for years, that good organic chocolate, and a fancy morning coffee are all often worth the splurge. Dyson products almost always come with a price that makes them only reasonable if you're in the mood for such a splurge. But thanks to today's sale price, one of Dyson's most popular hair care tools is significantly marked down.

As of Oct. 29, the Dyson Supersonic hair dryer in Prussian Blue/Rich Copper is only $329.99 at Dyson, down from the list price of $429.99. That's a 23% discount and a savings of $100.

While the Supersonic is still at a premium price even with the discount, it's a really impressive hair dyer that could be great for some people. If you dry your hair daily and find it takes too long, the Supersonic can help speed things up. And if time is money, the premium price of the Supersonic might very well be worth it.

Dyson focuses on fast drying while protecting hair from heat damage. The Supersonic measures air temperature over 40 times per second, making sure the heat is regulated. The brand also mentions the Supersonic can help cut down on frizz and fly-aways, leaving you with smoother and shinier hair. When drying, you'll get four heat setting options, including a cold shot for setting your style.

The Supersonic comes with some extras too, like a presentation case, flyaway attachment, wide tooth comb attachment, diffuser, styling concentrator, and a gentle air attachment.

If you've had your eye on the premium Dyson Supersonic hair dryer, today's sale price will save you $100 as long as you opt for the Prussia Blue/Rich Copper colorway. While winter's cold and dry weather can often lead to less than prefect hair, the Dyson Supersonic might be a key to changing that up this year.

SAVE UP TO $500: This week is all about Macs. MacBooks are on sale at both Amazon and Best Buy. Find the M2 MacBook Air for just $699.99 and 30% savings or the M3 MacBook Air for $849.99 and 23% savings.

Best MacBook deals Best MacBook Deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699.99 at Amazon (Save $299.01) Get Deal Best MacBook Air Deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $849.99 at Amazon (Save $249.01) Get Deal Best MacBook Pro Deal Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M3, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,999 at Best Buy (Save $500) Get Deal

Apple's Mac Week has kicked off with the announcement of a new iMac and Mac Mini. While MacBooks haven't gotten an announcement yet, we're eagerly waiting. Yes, sure we're excited about new tech, but we also know that makes way for older — but still fantastic models — getting a discount.

At Amazon and Best Buy, MacBook Air and Pro laptops have dipped in price. We're seeing discounts up to 30% off and MacBooks reach their lowest prices ever. If you're looking to upgrade your tech or do some very generous holiday shopping, now is the time to buy a MacBook.

Best MacBook Deal Opens in a new window Credit: MacBook Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $699.99 at Amazon
$999.00 Save $299.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Even though we're eagerly awaiting MacBooks with the M4 chip, the M2 MacBook Air is an impressive device with a 19-hour battery life and plenty of processing power for your daily workload. Last week, we spotted a killer deal on the M2 MacBook Air. With an on-page coupon, the MacBook Air is down to $699.99, saving $299.01 for 30% off. Don't forget to snip the on-page coupon to get the full savings.

More MacBook deals

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $849.99 $1,099 (save $249.01)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $999 $1,299 (save $300)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,199 $1,499 (save $300)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,499 (save $150)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,699 $1,999 (save $300)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M3, 18GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,999 $2,499 (save $500)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M3, 36GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,399 $2,899 (save $500)

On Tuesday, Apple officially announced the new Mac mini M4 and M4 Pro. And the rumors were true: Apple has made its small desktop computer even tinier – about the size of the Apple TV.

The Mac mini is the most affordable option for users who want a Mac computer. Since the debut of Apple's silicon chipset, and the subsequent release of the M1 Mac mini in late 2020, the Mac mini has also been an incredibly affordable option to those looking for a powerful computer.

Here's the new Mac mini M4 and M4 Pro

First up, the Mac mini's most attractive feature: the price. The even more powerful M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini models are still going to provide the most bang for your buck. Apple is keeping the $599 starting price for the base M4 model with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU.

And even better, Apple has finally dropped the base 8GB of memory from the Mac mini M4 lineup and that starting price now gets consumers 16GB of RAM, which is upgradable to 32GB. 

As for storage, the Mac mini M4 will continue to ship with 256GB for the base model and can be upgraded with up to 2TB of disk space. 

The front of the new Mac mini M4. Credit: Apple

The Mac mini M4 Pro model, however, can be upgraded even further. The Mac mini M4 Pro base model starts with a 12-Core CPU and 16-Core GPU as well as 24GB of memory and 512GB of storage at a price of $1,399. In addition to the upgraded base model memory, the new Mac mini M4 Pros can be maxed out to 64GB of RAM, which is double the amount of the previous Mac mini model and the new Mac mini M4 base models.

Apple has fit this all into its smallest computer yet as the redesigned Mac mini measures at 5 inches by 5 inches as opposed to the 7.75 inches by 7.75 inches dimensions of the previous model.

Apple says the new M4 chip has 2.5 times faster performance than the M1 Mac mini and is 20 times faster than the last Intel Mac mini, which came out in 2018.

The new M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini models replace the M2 and M2 Pro Mac mini configurations, which were released in January 2023. Apple skipped the M3 chipset for the Mac mini.

The tinier form factor on the redesigned Mac mini M4 and M4 Pro does mean some changes to the ports usually found on the computer. There are no more USB-A ports found on the new Mac mini M4 and M4 Pro.

However, previous owners of the Mac mini will be happy to see that Apple has finally moved some ports, two USB-C ports and a headphone jack, to the front of the device.

The back of the Mac mini M4 has three Thunderbolt 4 ports as well as HDMI and Ethernet ports. The Mac mini M4 Pro has the same ports in the back except the three Thunderbolt ports are upgraded to Thunderbolt 5. This basically gives the new Mac mini models the ability to connect to up to three displays at once.

The back of the new Mac mini M4. Credit: Apple

Also, if any Mac mini fans were hoping for some color options, it appears Apple is sticking solely with the silver colorway.

Apple announced the new Mac mini one day after it kicked off its week of new Macs announcements. These new Macs coincide with the launch of Apple's own branded AI, Apple Intelligence. While previous Silicon chip-powered Macs will be able to use Apple's AI features, the M4 chipset was made for Apple Intelligence so Apple is clearly hoping the two work in tandem to bring customers out for both. 

The new M4 iMac was unveiled by Apple to start the week off. The base model for the iMac, which comes with a built-in monitor, starts at $1,299, which makes the $599 Mac mini an alluring option for those who already have a computer screen at home.

On Monday evening, Amazon appeared to have accidentally leaked details of the new Mac mini M4 and M4 Pro when it uploaded a Mac comparison chart to its new iMac M4 product page. The image was promptly removed, but not before a number of social media users saved the image and shared it around the internet.

The new M4 and M4 Pro Mac mini models are available for pre-order now and will be available in stores on Nov. 8.

Check out the best Amazon deals of the day as of Oct. 29: OUR TOP PICK Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet $159.99 at Amazon (save $120) Get Deal BEST HEADPHONES DEAL Beats Solo 4 $99.99 at Amazon (save $99.96) Get Deal BEST NOISE-CANCELLING HEADPHONES DEAL Sony WH-1000XM5 $299.99 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal BEST SMART HOME DEAL Amazon Echo Show 5 with Energetic smart color bulb $49.99 at Amazon (save $53.99) Get Deal BEST TABLET DEAL OnePlus Pad (MediaTek Dimensity 9000, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) $340 at Amazon (save $139.99) Get Deal

Black Friday is officially one month away, but there's really no need to wait to start your holiday shopping. We're seeing prices drop to all-time lows at Amazon this week on some of our favorite products from our favorite brands — Apple, Sony, Beats, and even Amazon itself. If you're looking to save some money this season, you might as well start ticking off your list now.

Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day on Oct. 29. Make sure to check out our picks from yesterday, Oct. 28, if you missed them. Plenty of those deals are still live as well — including a record-low M2 iPad Air.

Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet $159.99 at Amazon
$279.99 Save $120.00 Get Deal

Amazon's best iPad competitor and our favorite budget tablet, the Fire Max 11 is back at its record-low Prime Day price of $159.99. That's 43% in savings. As Mashable's reviewer noted, "The Amazon Fire Max 11 has a large, 11-inch display and is blazing fast, making it a good alternative to pricier tablets for streaming and games." It also features 8MP cameras that support 1080p video, an upgraded octa-core processor, WiFi 6 compatibility, and a 14-hour battery life.

Read our full review of the Fire Max 11.

Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Solo 4 $99.99 at Amazon
$199.95 Save $99.96 Get Deal

The Beats Solo 4, the latest addition in the Beats lineup, saw their biggest price drop to date on October Prime Day. Today, on this random Tuesday in October, they're back down to that record-low of $99.99. That's 50% in savings. While we wish the Solo 4s had noise cancellation, we're willing to overlook it at this price. They do improve upon the previous generation with upgraded drivers, rebalanced acoustics, an improved frequency response, and better battery life (about 50 hours).

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Echo Show 5 with Energetic smart color bulb $49.99 at Amazon
$103.98 Save $53.99 Get Deal

While we're partial to the Echo Show 8, its smaller sibling, the Echo Show 5 is still a great device. Plus, for a limited time, when you grab it on sale at Amazon for just $49.99, you'll get a free Energetic smart color bulb with it. That's 51% in savings for the bundle. Mashable reviewer SaVanna Shoemaker called it a "solid addition to the Amazon lineup," noting its improvements over the first generation, like a beefed up camera and new Alexa functions (i.e. motion-activated routines and home monitoring).

Read our full review of the Echo Show 5.

Opens in a new window Credit: OnePlus OnePlus Pad (MediaTek Dimensity 9000, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) $340.00 at Amazon
$479.99 Save $139.99 Get Deal

If you're looking for a tablet, don't sleep on the OnePlus Pad. Mashable's Alex Perry reviewed it last year and called it "a slick, powerful machine" that "might be better than the iPad in a bunch of ways." Those ways include a bigger, superior display, more base storage, and a faster refresh rate. Usually $479.99, it's also competitively priced. As of Oct. 29, however, you can snag it on sale for just $340 — that's a 29% savings and a new record low.

Read our full review of the OnePlus Pad.

Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones $299.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal

The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are some of our favorites on the market. Mashable's Deputy Reviews Editor Miller Kern gave them a nearly perfect rating and a coveted Mashable Choice award. These babies offer impeccable sound quality, impressive noise cancellation, customizable sound, up to 30 hours of battery life, comfy ear cushions, and a "quick attention" mode that helps you hear boarding announcements or order a beverage on board a flight without shutting off your tunes completely. We wish they folded up into a convenient carrying case, but we can't always have it all. As of Oct. 29, you can grab them on sale for only $299.99 instead of $399.99. That's just $2 away from their lowest price on record.

Read our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5s.

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

SAVE UP TO $220: As of Oct. 29, multiple Dyson cordless vacuums have significant markdowns at Dyson's website, including the Dyson V12 Detect Slim at $429.99 and the Dyson V8 Absolute at $299.99 (both $220 off).

Dyson is getting in on the pre-Black Friday deals action just like all the other big retailers. It's just not officially calling it that.

In the midst of Walmart announcing its Black Friday plans on Oct. 28 and Best Buy doing the same the week prior, Dyson is also giving us a sneak peak as to what to expect this November with an unnamed, but not-so-casual sale on several cordless Dysons. While Dyson doesn't shy away from dropping prices on its vacuums whenever throughout the year, these discounts are more intense than we're used to seeing on any random sale day, making them feel like a true nod to the upcoming holiday season.

SEE ALSO: Why Eufy's X10 Pro Omni is the most surprising robot vacuum I've tested all year

For instance, both the Dyson V12 Detect Slim and Dyson V8 Absolute are just $20 or $30 from last year's Black Friday prices, and the V15 Detect Submarine Absolute (the one that mops) being on sale at all is a rarity in itself. Unless you really want to wait and see if you can save a few more bucks come Black Friday, we say make the investment now and enjoy your new Dyson for an extra month.

Best Dyson vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Our pick: Dyson V12 Detect Slim $429.99 at Dyson
$549.99 Save $120.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The cheapest way to bring Dyson's iconic dust-highlighting laser technology home is through the V12 Detect Slim. And yes, the laser is worth the extra coin over the $299.99 V8 — hands down.

The V12 Detect Slim has been my ride or die since it first graced the floors of my apartment two years ago, and I'll recommend it to anyone who asks which Dyson (or which cordless vacuum at all) they should get. This is almost fully due to the impact of that laser I just hyped up, which illuminates tiny crumbs, fur, and specks of dust that the naked eye may not pick up on, but that your bare feet or allergies might. The laser is such a comfort that I actually use it in my robot vacuum testing to see what a botvac may have left behind after a cleaning run.

SEE ALSO: Shark vs. Dyson: Which cordless vacuum should you get?

The included attachments are also noteworthy, namely the mini motorized tool that is absolutely crucial in keeping up with furniture or carseats that pets sit on. If you're comparing the V12 Detect Slim to a Shark cordless vacuum in a similar price range, just know that I'd personally choose this attachment (which Shark makes you buy separately) over Shark's self-empty dock.

More Dyson vacuums on sale

• Dyson V7 Advanced — $259.99 $399.99 (save $140)

• Dyson V8 Absolute — $299.99 $519.99 (save $220)

• Dyson V15s Detect Submarine Absolute — $749.99 $949.99 (save $200)

Only Murders in the Building Season 4 threw everything it had at the murder wall, with red herrings, twists, and wild cameos aplenty. Easter eggs are the name of the game in this show, and in the season finale, there was a teeny, tiny throwback to Season 1 hidden in the dialogue.

Consider this your spoiler warning.

SEE ALSO: 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 ending explained: Who killed Sazz and why?

By the end of the episode, the killer has been revealed, allowing Mabel (Selena Gomez), Oliver (Martin Short), and Charles (Steve Martin) to get back to finishing the Only Murders in the Building Movie — now with a great script written by the late Sazz (Jane Lynch).

Cut to the Hollywood actors hired to play the core three — Eva Longoria, Eugene Levy, and Zach Galifianakis — filming a scene in Charles' apartment, as their real counterparts watch on.

The neat thing is, they're actually performing a scene from Only Murders in the Building Season 1, episode 4, "The Sting."

During their first-ever investigation of the murder of Tim Kono, Charles is falling for Arconia neighbor and bassoonist Jan Bellows (Amy Ryan). About to go on their first date, he asks his friends for advice on whether it's the right time for romance considering someone was murdered in the building.

"Isn't it insulting to flirt now?" asks Charles.

"Oh, who the hell knows? Suddenly it's rude to tell a secretary she looks pretty in a pair of slacks," replies Oliver.

"Nope," responds Mabel. "No to that whole sentence."

"Compliment her purse," suggests Oliver. "If it isn't on their body you can like it."

"No, again, to every word that's coming out of your mouth," says Mabel, who then turns to Charles. "I'm glad you're doing this. Being alone in life is making you a little weird."

As Longoria, Levy, and Galifianakis perform the lines, the real Mabel, Charles, and Oliver stand with Sazz's script in hand, watching the whole scene flow the way it should have — written by their friend.

Only Murders in the Building is now streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in the UK.

SAVE UP TO 33%: Best Buy's daily deals on Oct. 29 are all about Sony, saving you up to 33% on Sony TVs, headphones, speakers, earbuds, and more.

Top Sony deals at Best Buy Best Sony TV deal Sony 55-inch Bravia X90L 4K Smart TV $899.99 at Best Buy (save $270) Get Deal Best Sony headphones deal Sony WH1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones $299.99 at Best Buy (save $100) Get Deal Best Sony earbuds deal Sony WF-C700N noise-cancelling earbuds $79.99 at Best Buy (save $40) Get Deal

If you're a fan of Sony tech products, you'll love today's deals at Best Buy. Each day, the mega retailers puts several items at a discounted price, valid only until 11:59 p.m. CT. The deals on Oct. 29 are all about Sony, offering sales on Sony TVs, headphones, earbuds, receivers, speakers, and more. The selection means you could head into football season with a snazzy new TV and speaker system. Or head into winter with some new headphones for keeping busy with new shows and audiobooks. Here are some of our favorites from Best Buy's Sony sale today:

Best Sony TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Our pick: Sony 55-inch Bravia X90L 4K Smart TV $899.99 at Best Buy
$1,169.99 Save $270.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If your bedroom or living room TV could use an upgrade, the Sony 55-inch Bravia X90L 4K Smart TV is up for the task. With full array local dimming, you'll be in for great contrast and more lifelike images. Sony uses a Cognitive Processor XR in the TV and a contrast booster for getting a better range of colors. This model comes with Google TV which means you'll have access to all your favorite streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ conveniently all in one place. It also works well with AirPlay so you can share pictures and videos from your iPhone directly to your TV.

Best Sony headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Our pick: Sony WH1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones $299.99 at Best Buy
$399.99 Save $100.00 Get Deal Why we like it

On the list of Mashable's top headphones of 2024, the Sony WH-1000XM5 earn the top spot for the best sound-first headphones. The latest flagship Sony headphones are perfect for those who truly care about music quality. Mashable shopping reporter Bethany Allard mentions the Sony headphones "deliver top-notch ANC and audiophile-level sound quality, with a hefty 30-hour battery life."

Keep in mind these aren't water-resistant so they're probably not the best pair for taking to the gym.

Best Sony earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Our pick: Sony WF-C700N noise-cancelling earbuds $79.99 at Best Buy
$119.99 Save $40.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're looking for earbuds that don't cost over $100, check out today's sale on the Sony WF-C700N noise-cancelling earbuds. Instead of the list price of $119.99, they're on sale at Best Buy for $79.99 which means you'll be saving $40. The wireless earbuds are great if you're hoping to block out some background noise with earbuds that are actually comfortable to wear all day. With the included case, you can get up to 15 hours of battery life. The earbuds can also pair with two devices at once through Bluetooth.

More Sony deals at Best Buy today

• Sony Bluetooth Wireless Neckband Speaker — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50)

• Sony Bluetooth Stereo Turntable — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)

• Sony HT S400 Soundbar with wireless subwoofer — $219.99 $299.99 (save $80)

• Sony XV500 X-Series Wireless Party Speaker — $249.99 $399.99 (save $150)