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Shopping for a gamer can be complicated. The good news: There’s so much to choose from. The bad news: There’s so much to choose from. It’s even worse when you consider all the different kinds of gamers out there, from those who pledge allegiance to the PC crowd to Nintendo purists (and everyone in between). It isn’t easy finding just the right gift to add to their setup. But if you nail it, you won’t find anyone more grateful than a gamer. When shopping for a gamer, first determine your desired price point. As far as budget-friendly options go, you can usually grab a few games for under $100 and call it a day. Accessories like controllers and charging docks are another great mid-range price option. The next step up will be things like gaming consoles or even a gaming laptop, which will run you at least a couple hundred dollars. If you're looking to go all-out and treat the gamer in your life to a truly epic gift, a brand new PC rig and setup could clock in at a couple grand. We’re here to help you get some ideas for the gamer in your life and narrow down your choices so you can find the perfect fit. We’ve found some of the best gifts, from the hottest games of the past few years to consoles, accessories, and more. Here are our picks. View the full article

We all have that one friend who treats their pet like it’s their child or best friend (or both). You’d probably figure that a stellar pet parent already has enough stuff for their fur baby, but there's a high chance you're wrong. Pet accessories (things like pet cameras, chew toys, tracking devices, this umbrella-leash contraption) aren’t always cheap, especially the good ones. If you have one or more pet-obsessed buddies and are struggling to find them a gift for the holidays, their birthday, or just an “I appreciate you” present, we suggest getting them something that will also benefit their animal companion. Below, we’ve pulled together a group of fantastic gift ideas for the pet owner in your life, and we’re confident you’ll find something here that your recipient will love. Now, go make your fellow pet parent’s day (and their pet’s day, too). View the full article

Best Black Friday TV deals: 85" Hisense A7H Series 4K HDR Google TV (2022 Model) (Opens in a new window) — $1,199.99 (List Price $1,699.99) 50" Insignia F30 Series 4K LED Smart Fire TV (Opens in a new window) — $249.99 (List Price $399.99) Amazon Fire TV 65" Omni QLED Series (Opens in a new window) — $549.99 (List Price $799.99) 75" Samsung TU690T 4K UltraHD HDR Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $579.99 (List Price $849.99) 48" LG Class A2 Series OLED 4K Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $569.99 (List Price $1,299.99) 55" Sony Bravia XR X90J Series 4K 120Hz Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $849.99 (List Price $1,299.99) 55" LG UQA Series NanoCell 4K HDR Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $496.90 (List Price $799.99) 65" Hisense U7H Series 4K QLED 120Hz Full Array TV (Opens in a new window) — $698.00 (List Price $1,049.99) 55" onn. 4K HDR Roku Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $268.00 (List Price $298) 55" LG B2 Series OLED 4K HDR Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $996.99 (List Price $1,399.99) 65" Vizio Class V-Series 4K UHD LED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $448.00 (List Price $1,275.08) 55" Hisense U8H 4K HDR Mini-LED QLED Google Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $599.99 (List Price $1,149.99) 50" Vizio V505-J09 4K HDR Full Array LED Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $298.00 (List Price $1,024.61) 75" Amazon Omni Series 4K HDR Smart Fire TV (Opens in a new window) — $749.99 (List Price $1,049.99) 58" Hisense Class R6 Series 4K Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $298.00 (List Price $338) 65" LG OLED C1 Series 4K HDR 120Hz Smart TV (Opens in a new window) — $1,646.99 (List Price $2,499.99) 48" LG C2 Evo OLED 4K HDR 120Hz Native TV (2022 Model) (Opens in a new window) — $1,046.99 (List Price $1,146.99) 65" Samsung QN90B 4K Neo QLED 120Hz Mini-LED TV (Opens in a new window) — $1,597.99 (List Price $2,297.99) 4K TVs are more mainstay than luxury these days. In fact, they're now generally easier to find than non-4K TVs, which is all the more reason to make sure you're getting the best option for you. What does 4K actually mean?The term "4K" refers to the screen's resolution: Televisions that support 4K will have a horizontal resolution of 4,096 pixels. Most retailers use the terms "4K" and "UHD" (ultra high definition) interchangeably, but UHD TVs are technically a little different — they generally have a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160. The difference comes down to the terms' separate origins. "4K" originated with the Digital Cinema Initiatives, which establishes content and spec requirements for major film studios, and was intended to describe films that would be screened in a theater. "UHD" originated as a term for consumer TVs. (If you'd like to learn more about the terms' history, ExtremeTech has a very detailed explainer on the subject.) If you just want to buy a good TV, however, you'll be fine with anything labeled "4K," "UHD," or "4K UHD." Yes, "4K UHD" is technically an impossibility, but we imagine you'll be too busy watching movies to get caught up in semantics. Wait, I thought 4K TVs were super expensive.They used to be, but not anymore! In fact, most larger TVs are 4K these days — and since the category is much more saturated than it used to be, they're on sale pretty frequently. SEE ALSO: For a movie night under the stars, an outdoor projector is your best bet There is some variation in price within the category, depending on whether you're outfitting a full-on home theater or just looking for a nice option for your living room. However, if you want a 4K TV under $1,000, you won't have any issues finding one. What's the difference between QLED, OLED, and LED?The jargon around 4K TVs can be confusing. Here's a super basic breakdown. (If you want more info, here's a good explainer from PCMag.) An "LED TV" is an LCD TV with LED (light-emitting diode) backlights, which illuminate the screen and help you see the picture. These TVs are extremely commonplace. OLED TVs, which are generally much more expensive, use organic light-emitting diodes (OLED!) to both create the picture and make it brighter and more visible. They're known for their excellent contrast and picture quality. "QLED" is a term developed by Samsung to describe its own TVs. The "Q" stands for "quantum." These are basically LED TVs with a cool twist: They use Samsung's "quantum dots" technology to accommodate a wider range of colors and make each hue more precise. I've heard of 8K, too. Is an 8K TV worth it?Not yet. They're cool, but there's not enough 8K content out there to make them worth it at this time. That being said, they could be soon, so keep an eye out. Here are our picks for the best 4K TVs. View the full article

Here are our top two MacBook deal picks, as of Nov. 21: BEST MACBOOK AIR DEAL: The MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) has never hit this price before — $1,299 $1,499 at Best Buy (save $200) BEST MACBOOK PRO DEAL: The MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) gives you the power and screen space for making creative magic happen, all at its lowest price ever — $1,999 $2,499 at Best Buy (save $500) Look, we're not saying you have get a new MacBook, but if your laptop sounds like it's about to blast off every time you open more than one tab, it's at least worth looking into what else is out there. And with Black Friday only a few days away, there's no better time to snag a MacBook for a few hundred bucks off. Amazon and Best Buy have been dropping great deals all November long (we don't recommend going straight to Apple if you're actually trying to save some money). Earlier this month, we saw the M1 Air hit its lowest price ever, and the M1 Pro MacBooks have also taken some historic $500 price drops, too. SEE ALSO: Black Friday is already here as far as these early deals are concerned: Save big on robot vacuums and more We're keeping our fingers crossed for even more bigger discounts on come Nov. 25, but no matter what the deals are, we'll be keeping this page updated with the latest and greatest deals. Check them out below. Please note: All newly added deals have been marked with a , and all Macs with a are down to their lowest prices ever. Anything with a strikeout was either sold out or no longer available at the sale price as of this writing, but check back often — we're updating this page constantly. Best MacBook Air deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple 2022 MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) (opens in a new tab) $1,299 at Best Buy (save $200) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itCheck out our full review of the M2 MacBook Air. We'll cut to the chase — this is the only M2 MacBook Air that's $200 off as of the time of writing. In fact, it's the only M2 MacBook at that much of a discount. Beyond the power and speed you'll get with this processor, the 2022 Air also comes with a screen that's slightly bigger at 13.6 inches (when compared to the standard 13.3 inches). The updated Air ditches the tapered design of its predecessors, giving the perfect work-from-anywhere laptop an all-over sleek feel. And it has a 1080p webcam and no butterfly keyboard. It's not without its issues — our reviewer wasn't a huge fan of the refresh rate or available port selection — but for anyone looking to upgrade from an older model, this is a solid pick at a very solid price. Grab it on sale in all four of its available colorways. More MacBook Air deals2022 MacBook Air MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 at Amazon (save $150) MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 at Best Buy (save $150) MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,499 at Amazon (save $150) 2020 MacBook Air MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799.99 $999 at Amazon (save $199.01) MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799.99 $999 at Best Buy (save $199.01) Best MacBook Pro deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) (opens in a new tab) $1,999 at Best Buy (save $500) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like it Chances are if you're looking at the powerhouse that is the M1 Pro MacBook Pro, you're going to be doing some form of creative work on it. In that case, the 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display can really come in handy. As you're working, you might also notice yourself having to reach for the charger way less, thanks to the 21 hours of battery life (full disclosure, I use a 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook for work every single day and the battery life might be my favorite part). Finishing out this top-notch laptop is the three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI port, an SDXC card slot, a headphone jack, and a MagSafe 3 port for charging. The M1 Pro laptops have been at $400 off pretty regularly the past year, so a $500 off deal is definitely worth noting. Plus, this particular deal puts the 16-inch Pro at the 14-inch Pro starting price. More MacBook Pro deals2022 MacBook Pro MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349.99 $1,499 at Amazon (save $149.01) 2021 MacBook Pro (14-inch) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,599.99 $1,999 at Amazon (save $399.01) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,599 $1,999 at Best Buy (save $400) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,999.99 $2,499 at Amazon (save $499.01) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,099 $2,499 at Best Buy (save $400) 2021 MacBook Pro (16-inch) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,199 $2,499 at Amazon (save $300) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,299 $2,699 at Best Buy (save $500) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,299 $2,699 at Amazon (save $400) Macbook Pro (M1 Max, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,049 $3,499 at Best Buy (save $350) View the full article

On Nov. 19, as people around the country prepared to honor the lives of their friends and loved ones for Transgender Day of Remembrance, those in Colorado Springs, Colorado were united in community. Many were doing so amid loud music and flashing lights at the LGBTQ nightclub Club Q, but the weekend, already bursting with exaltations of life and moments of deep mourning, was met with violence. A gunman opened fire in the club, killing five people and injuring 25 others before being subdued by other patrons — one more in a long list of American mass shootings and a startling callback to the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting. It was also a ricocheting blow to LGBTQ Americans young and old, after a year of legislative attacks on transgender youth and LGBTQ inclusive curriculum and several devastating mass shootings that signal an escalating national gun crisis. SEE ALSO: LGBTQ spaces are needed now more than ever. Here’s what people mapping them have to say. "There are no words that will undo the horror that continues to devastate our communities," wrote Nadine Bridges, executive director of Colorado-based LGBTQ advocacy organization One Colorado. "Our safe spaces continue to become places of grief, trauma, and sorrow due to gun violence, mass shootings, and the general disrespect for our human condition. Not one more life should be taken or lost." Many, understandably, are turning to the internet for support, and are looking for ways to stand in solidarity. Club Q shooting: How to help survivors, familiesIn response, GoFundMe has created a hub of verified fundraisers to support the Colorado Springs LGBTQ community and those directly affected by the act of violence. The largest of these campaigns, "Support for the Club Q Families and Survivors", has already reached more than $450,000 of its $750,000 to cover the funeral and medical expenses of Club Q patrons. Los Angeles-based arts nonprofit Classroom of Compassion is also hosting a verified fundraiser to gather funds for public memorials to be built in Colorado Springs to honor the five victims. The hub is overseen by GoFundMe's Trust & Safety team and will be updated. Here's how to donate to verified GoFundMe campaigns.In addition to the GoFundMe hub, advocates (including GLAAD) announced the reactivation of the Colorado Healing Fund, which was founded in 2018 by victim advocates and community leaders to support those impacted by what they call "mass cruelty crimes" in the state of Colorado. The fund is open once again to collect funds for victims of the Club Q shooting in partnership with on the ground organizations. Here's how to donate to the Colorado Healing Fund."We mourn with the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado Springs for the lives taken and those wounded in this act of hate," wrote Kevin Jennings, CEO of LGBTQ civil rights organization Lambda Legal. "America’s toxic mix of bigotry and absurdly easy access to firearms means that such events are all too common and LGBTQ+ people, BIPOC communities, the Jewish community, and other vulnerable populations pay the price again and again for our political leadership’s failure to act." According to the FBI's 2020 Hate Crime Statistics, which is based on reports from national law enforcement, 20 percent of reported attacks were motivated by anti-LGBTQ bias. In 2022, far right groups, many armed, have tried to intimidate attendees at LGBTQ events around the country, including an Idaho Pride event and Drag Queen Storytime in Alameda, California. The Human Rights Campaign has remarked on an "epidemic of violence" against transgender and gender nonconforming people in the United States, with 32 fatal attacks in 2022 alone. At the same time, rates of gun violence have been increasing. Advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety reported that the rate of gun deaths in Colorado increased 41 percent from 2011 to 2020, compared to a 33 percent increase nationwide. "When ignorance is weaponized to become hate, people suffer. When hate-filled people are without communities that love and support their ability to celebrate diversity, embrace democracy, and prioritize mental wellness, they can cause harm—to themselves and others," wrote David J. Johns, executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, in a statement to the press. "We’ve seen this before, and sadly, it will continue to happen until we collectively do better." View the full article

A new laptop is a big investment, one that you'll likely need to make every few years to keep up with ever-changing technology. But shopping for one can get overwhelming fast once you see just how pricey new laptops can be (on top of the sheer number of options out there). The good news is you don’t always need to break the bank to get a suitable laptop — there are plenty of affordable models out there for less than $300. (We're of the firm belief that your laptop shouldn’t need to cost more than your rent.) And if you just need another device to check email, do some basic word processing, or browse YouTube — not all of us are gaming or editing the next Oscar-winning film, after all — maybe a budget laptop is all you need. Cheaper laptops may not have all the features of top-of-the-line computers, but for a couple hundred bucks, you can still get a reliable machine with all the basic features you’ll be using every day. How do you choose a good laptop?Different people will need different specs — it all depends on what kinds of things you're hoping to do with your new laptop. Perhaps you're someone who wants a portable notebook they can take to the coffee shop, or maybe you're a student who needs a long-lasting laptop that'll get you through a day of classes. If you're someone who likes watching Netflix on their laptop, find one with a larger screen. And if you need a place to store a bunch of photos and documents, look for one with a decent amount of storage space. SEE ALSO: So your kid needs a laptop — here are the best options Think about the main purpose your laptop will serve, and start your shopping search from there. What am I losing by getting a cheap laptop?Full disclosure: Laptops in the $300-or-below price range are not going to be good for PC gaming. You're priced out of a 4K resolution display or a refresh rate higher than 60Hz, and your RAM is going to max out at around 8GB. (Not bad, but not spectacular, either.) You’re also unlikely to get more than 500GB of storage space out of a cheap laptop. Screen-wise, most of the best laptops under $300 are on the smaller end. Manufacturers are starting to make more in the 14- to 15.6-inch range, but most clock in around 11.6 inches. Bells and whistles like touchscreens and backlit displays are available on some machines in this price range, but they're few and far between. You're mostly going to be looking at entry-level, pared-down laptops that are best for light tasks like browsing the web, writing and editing documents, video calls, and streaming — which again, may really be all you need. Basic isn't necessarily a bad thing. But are cheap laptops worth it?You know the drill: You get what you pay for. But when it comes to newer cheap laptops, you can at least expect a reliable machine that'll last you a few good years. Not sure where to begin? Keep reading to check out our favorite laptops under $300 — whether you need one for school, work, or fun, you've got options. View the full article

UPDATE: Nov. 17, 2022, 3:25 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest Black Friday 2022 promotions. What would you prefer, a device that can help you read your emails or a device that helps you orgasm? Sex toys may not be the first product that comes to mind when the holiday shopping season rolls around, but Black Friday is the best time of year to grab some new tech on sale — and that includes sex tech. SEE ALSO: The Black Friday deals are already starting and these ones are the best Sure, you may not be able to find that new rabbit vibe at your local Best Buy or Walmart (though sex toys are more widely available in non-sex dominant shops than ever), but plenty of online retailers offer stellar deals on sex tech, encompassing everything from vibrators to sex pillows. Since it's not quite as easy as checking out the sale section of classic big box retailers, we've rounded up all the deals at all the online sex shops worth knowing about ahead of Black Friday. And if you want to spend less time looking for your new sex tech and more time actually using it, we've included our favorite deals, category by category, to streamline your search. Check it out below, and be sure to return to this page often, as we'll be updating this post constantly with the latest sex tech prices and deals. Where to find Black Friday deals on sex toysBabeland: Though no Black Friday sale has officially started yet, you can score 20% off penis toys with the code BDE20 or 10% off any item (with some exclusions) with the code HEYBABE. Dame: Dame hasn't announced their Black Friday deals yet, but they did offer 20% off sitewide last year, so we expect to see something similar in the coming week. For the week of Nov. 14, you can grab a free Arousal Serum (a $30 value) with any purchase of $75 or more. Ella Paradis: This sex toy retailer is not shy about offering huge sitewide discounts. We're still waiting on a Black Friday rollout, but you can score 20% off sitewide when you use the code FALL at checkout. Lelo: Lelo has decided to celebrate Black Friday all month long, offering up to 60% off on everything including clit suction toys, prostate stimulators, and couples vibes. Lioness: The Lioness smart vibrator is once again $30 off for Black Friday, putting it back down to $199 on Black Friday. Plus, a fun bonus: the first 20 customers to shop on Black Friday and Cyber Monday will get a free Questions with Benefits card game (a $25 value). Lovehoney: Save up to 60% on select items from Lovehoney. MysteryVibe: Save up to 30% on select products like the Crescendo 2 and Tenuto 2 for their Black Friday sale. Unbound: Enjoy 20% off on all Unbound products during their Insider Sale. All discounts will be applied as items are added to your cart. SEE ALSO: Where to buy sex toys online (including Target and Sephora) Vibrator dealsMantric Rechargeable Bullet Vibrator — $20 $49.99 (save $29.99) We-Vibe Tango — $55 $79 (save $24) We-Vibe Touch — $69 $99 (save $30) Fifty Shades of Grey Greedy Girl Rabbit Vibrator — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30) Unbound Clutch — $78.40 $98 (save $19.60) Dame Eva II — $108 $135 (save $27 with code FALL) Magic Wand Rechargeable Cordless Vibrator — $119.99 $149.99 (save $30) Lelo Soraya Wave — $155.40 $259 (save $103.60) Lioness Vibrator 2.0 — $199 $229 (save $30) Clit suction toy and stimulator dealsUnbound Puff — $38.40 $48 (save $9.60) Lelo Sona Cruise 2 — $88 $149 (save $61 with code FALL) Womanizer Classic — $90.30 $129 (save $38.70) Womanizer InsideOut — $97 $129 (save $32) Womanizer Premium Eco — $109.81 $139 (save $29.19) Lelo Sila — $127 $169 (save $42) Dildo dealsLovehoney Beaded Sensual Glass Dildo 7 Inch — $16 $39.99 (save $23.99) Lifelike Lover Classic Realistic Dildo 6 Inch — $17.99 $29.99 (save $12) Unbound Gemini glass dildo — $28 $35 (save $7) Tracey Cox Supersex Strap-On Pegging Kit — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35) Velvet Co. Teddy Thruster Mini — $136.80 $166 (save $29.20 with code SPARKLER20) Velvet Co. Jackie Thruster — $199.99 $249.98 (save $49.99 with code SPARKLER20) Penis toy dealsLovehoney Head Master Double Texture Blow Job Stroker — $7.49 $14.99 (save $7.50) Lovehoney Bed Ringer Rechargeable Double Cock Ring — $20 $49.99 (save $29.99) Blowmotion Warming Vibrating Male Masturbator — $53.99 $89.99 (save $36) Lovehoney Blowmotion Suction Vibrating Male Masturbator — $89.99 $149.99 (save $60) Tenga Flip Zero EV — $176.96 $200 (save $23.04 with code FALL) Anal toy dealsLovehoney Butt Tingler 10 Function Vibrating Butt Plug — $10.80 $26.99 (save $16.19) Unbound Nudge — $20 $25 (save $5) Aneros Helix Syn Trident — $55.99 $69.99 (save $14)) Njoy Pure Plug — $62.99 $69.99 (save $5 with code GVGET10) Aneros Helix Syn V — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20) Aneros Vice 2 — $119.99 $149.99 (save $30) Bondage dealsBondage Boutique Bound to Please Black Under Mattress Restraint — $20 $49.99 (save $29.99) Unbound Orion over-the-door restraint set — $31.20 $39 (save $7.80) Lovehoney All You Need Bondage Kit (20 Piece) — $95.99 $159.99 (save $64) Liberator Black Label Wedge — $100 $125 (save $25 with code LOVEIT) More sex toy and accessory dealsUnbound Jolt Gel — $19.20 $24 (save $4.80) Questions with Benefits card game — $20 $25 (save $5) Liberator Wedge sex pillow — $84 $105 (save $21 with code LOVEIT) Liberator BonBon Sex Toy Mount — $88 $110 (save $22 with code LOVEIT) View the full article

UPDATE: Nov. 18, 2022, 4:00 p.m. EST This story has been updated to include Amazon's latest headphones and earbuds deals ahead of Black Friday 2022. BEST APPLE DEAL: Apple AirPods Max are premium wireless headphones with noise cancellation, a transparency mode, and spatial audio — $449 $549 (save $100) BEST BEATS DEAL: Beats Studio Buds, some best-in-class noise-canceling earbuds that are just shy of their lowest price to date — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50) BEST BOSE DEAL: Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II deliver deep, immersive sound and crisp, clear calls from anywhere; they've also never been this cheap before — $149 $229 (save $80) BEST SAMSUNG DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 leave Apple's entry-level earbuds in the dust — $99.99 $149.99 (save $50) Black Friday is usually a slam dunk season for those seeking deals on headphones and earbuds — and this year is shaping up to be no exception. The deals at Amazon are just starting to heat up, but we're expecting things to get even hotter as we inch closer to the big day. There are a few standout deals already live — like an all-time low price on the Bose SoundLink II Headphones and the first decent discount on the second-generation AirPods Pro — but by and large, the headphones and earbuds deals are just getting started. We're expecting some bigger savings on AirPods, Beats, Bose, and more to drop next week, so keep checking back if there's a certain pair you've got your eye on (Command-F is your friend). Whether due to supply chain shortages or employee layoffs, Amazon's free two-day shipping seems to be harder and harder to come by these days. Be sure to pay attention to the estimated shipping time before you check out, so there are no surprises later. Here's a running list of all the headphones and earbuds deals at Amazon worth checking out ahead of Black Friday — we'll be updating it regularly. Note: All newly added deals are marked with a , while deals with a strikeout were either sold out or no longer available at their sale price when we last looked. Anything marked with a has dropped to an all-time low price. Best Apple deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Our Pick: Apple AirPods Max (opens in a new tab) $449 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like themWe really like the AirPods Max — they've got best-in-class noise cancellation, a transparency mode, and spatial audio — but we like 'em better at a price a little less jaw-dropping. How about a $100 discount? While not the lowest price we've ever seen, Amazon had the space gray, sky blue, and silver ones on sale for just $449 at the time of writing. More Apple dealsApple AirPods (2nd gen) with Charging Case — $89.99 $159 (save $69.01) Apple AirPods (3rd gen) with Lightning Charging Case — $149.99 $179 (save $29.01) Apple AirPods (2nd gen) with Wireless Charging Case — $159.99 $199 (save $39.01) Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) with MagSafe Charging Case — $229.99 $249 (save $19.01) Best Beats deals(Yes, Beats has technically been part of Apple for many years now, but we've divided them up to keep things organized.) Opens in a new tab Credit: Beats Our pick: Beats Studio Buds (opens in a new tab) $99.95 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like themWith booming bass, spatial audio, and an all-day battery life, these wireless noise-canceling earbuds from June 2021 "put Apple's entry-level AirPods to shame," according to Mashable tech reporter Alex Perry. Amazon has them listed at $99.95 at the time of writing, which is 10 bucks shy of their lowest price ever. More Beats dealsBeats Flex Wireless Earbuds — $49.95 $69.95 (save $20) Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones — $99.99 $199.95 (save $99.96) Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones — $149.99 $349.95 (save $199.96) Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones — $149.95 $249.95 (save $100) Beats Fit Pro Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds — $179.95 $199.95 (save $20) Best Bose deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Bose Our pick: Bose SoundLink Around-Ear Wireless Headphones II (opens in a new tab) $149 at Amazon (save $80) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like themLightweight, comfy, and long-lasting (up to 15 hours on a single charge), the Bose SoundLink Headphones II make a great companion for everything from commuting to working out to working from home. The microphone system is built to block out wind and noise, so taking a work call at a busy brunch spot shouldn't be an issue — at least noise-wise. If you forget to charge before traveling or working out, it's all good. The quick charge feature gives you an extra two hours of listening from a 15-minute plug in. At $149, these babies are already sitting at their lowest price ever at Amazon. More Bose dealsBose Sport Earbuds — $129 $149 (save $20) Bose QuietComfort Noise-Canceling Earbuds — $179 $279 (save $100) Bose QuietComfort 45 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones — $249 $329 (save $80) Best Samsung deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Samsung Our pick: Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 (opens in a new tab) $99.99 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like themNot to totally pile on AirPods, but Samsung's newest Galaxy Buds are also way better than Apple's earbuds, Perry said. "Between an attractive egg-like design, excellent noise cancelation, and relatively robust app-based customization (on Android devices)," he wrote, these puppies "largely deliver the goods" at an extremely reasonable price. At $99.99, they're about $12 shy of the lowest price they've ever been, but still offer an eggcellent $50 discount (sorry). More Samsung dealsSamsung Galaxy Buds Live — $79.99 $169.99 (save $90) Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80) Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro — $199.99 $229.99 (save $30) Even more Black Friday headphone deals at AmazonHeadphones JBL Tune 510BT Wireless On-Ear Headphones — $24.95 $49.95 (save $25) Soundcore by Anker Life Q30 Hybrid Active Noise-Canceling Headphones — $59.99 $79.99 (save $20) Skullcandy Hesh Evo Wireless Over-Ear Headphones — $59.99 $104.99 (save $45) JBL Live 460NC Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones — $64.95 $129.95 (save $65) JBL Tune 760NC Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones — $64.95 $129.95 (save $65) Sony WHCH710N Noise-Canceling Headphones — $68 $149.99 (save $81.99) Sennheiser Pro Audio HD 25 Special Edition — $99.95 $169.95 (save $70) Sennheiser HD 450BT Wireless Headphones — $99.95 $199.95 (save $100) Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Canceling Headphones — $348 $399.99 (save $51.99) Earbuds JBL Tune 125TWS True Wireless In-Ear Headphones — $49.95 $99.95 (save $50) JBL Tune 225TWS True Wireless Earbuds — $49.95 $99.95 (save $50) JBL Tune 130NC TWS True Wireless In-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones — $49.95 $99.95 (save $50) JBL Tune 230NC TWS True Wireless In-Ear Noise Canceling Headphones — $49.95 $99.95 (save $50) JBL LIVE 300 Premium True Wireless Headphones — $54.95 $149.95 (save $95) Google Pixel Buds A-Series — $64 $99 (save $35) Amazon Echo Buds (2nd gen) with Standard Charging Case — $69.99 $119.99 (save $50) Amazon Echo Buds (2nd gen) with Wireless Charging Case — $89.99 $139.99 (save $50) Soundcore by Anker Liberty 3 Pro Noise Cancelling Earbuds — $99.99 $169.99 (save $70) Jabra Elite 7 Active Wireless Sports Earbuds — $99.99 $179.99 (save $80) Jabra Elite 7 Pro Earbuds — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80) Sony LinkBuds — $128 $179.99 (save $51.99) Sony LinkBuds S — $128 $199.99 (save $71.99) Jabra Elite 85t True Wireless Earbuds — $139.99 $229.99 (save $90) Google Pixel Buds Pro — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50) Sony WF-1000XM4 Noise-Canceling In-Ear Headphones — $178 $279.99 (save $101.99) Bowers & Wilkins PI5 in-Ear True Wireless Headphones — $199 $249 (save $50) View the full article

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UPDATE: Nov. 17, 2022, 1:00 p.m. EST This list has been updated to reflect pricing and availability as of Nov. 17. Looking for a DNA kit this Black Friday? These are the best deals live as of Nov. 17: BEST HUMAN DNA KIT DEAL: AncestryDNA Genetic Ethnicity Test — $59 $99 (save $40) BEST PET DNA KIT DEAL: Embark Dog DNA Test — $139 $199 (save $60) DNA tests are a great way to connect with your family's past. Whether you're looking to dig deep into your roots or simply want to learn something about yourself, a DNA test can help you get the information you want. Plus, they make great gifts. SEE ALSO: The Black Friday deals are already starting and these ones are the best If you want to treat yourself to some self-discovery, there are plenty of Black Friday DNA test deals to choose from that are already live. And for all the pet parents out there, you can learn more about your furry friend's genetic makeup and potential health issues with DNA tests designed specifically for pets. (Please note that any kind of at-home testing kit should never take the place of seeing a qualified medical professional.) Read on for the best early Black Friday DNA kit deals you can get right now. Please note: All newly added deals have been marked with a . Anything with a strikeout was either sold out or no longer available at the sale price as of this writing, but check back often — we're updating this page constantly. Best DNA test kit deals (for humans) Opens in a new tab Credit: Ancestry Our pick: AncestryDNA Genetic Ethnicity Test (opens in a new tab) $59 on Amazon (save $40) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itWith just a quick saliva sample, AncestryDNA can find specific regions your family is from and even connect you with living relatives. An Ancestry subscription lets you access billions of family trees and records for more insight into your background. Also, AncestryDNA employs great security standards to keep your samples, results, and personal information private, so you can rest easy knowing that strangers aren't poking around in your genetic business. More DNA test kit deals (for humans)MyHeritage DNA kit — $39 $89 (save $50) Six-month MyHeritage Complete Gift Membership — $99 $199 (save $100) One-year MyHeritage Complete Gift Membership — $149 $299 (save $150) MyHeritage Family Discovery Kit — $59 $199 (save $140) 23andMe Ancestry + Traits Service — $79 $99 (save $20) 23andMe+ Premium Membership Bundle — $129 $229 (save $100) Best DNA test kit deals (for pets) Opens in a new tab Credit: Embark Our pick: Embark Dog DNA Test Kit (opens in a new tab) $139 on Amazon (save $60) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like it Ever wondered what your mutt actually is? The Embark Dog DNA kit helps you find out your dog's breed, type, and variety. Perhaps most valuable of all, you can learn about potential health risks that your dog's breed is prone to, and use those insights to take preventative measures with the assistance of your vet. The test also lets you find and connect with other dogs that share DNA with yours. Did someone say family reunion? More DNA test kit deals (for pets)Wisdom Panel Breed Discovery 3.0 — $79.99 $84.99 (save $5) Wisdom Panel Complete for cats — $103.99 $129.99 (save $26) View the full article

UPDATE: Nov. 15, 2022, 2:00 p.m. EST This story has been updated to include new deals and pricing information. BEST BLENDER DEAL: Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System — $199.99 $239.99 (save $40) BEST FOOD PROCESSOR DEAL: Cuisinart 14 Cup Food Processor — $199.95 $249.95 (save $50) BEST JUICER DEAL: Breville Juice Fountain Elite Juicer — $298.99 $450 (save $151.01) Have you blown up a blender or two? No judgment here. If you're an avid smoothie lover or soup savant, you know that a high-quality blender is essential for silky smooth blending. If your old cheap blender isn't cutting it anymore (or isn't cutting through your frozen fruit anymore) it's probably time for an upgrade. This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we expect to see tons of deals on blenders, with options ranging from single-serve models to hefty, professional blenders. In fact, a lot of great deals are live already. SEE ALSO: The Black Friday deals are already starting and these ones are the best Here are all the best early Black Friday deals on blenders, food processors, and juicers. Please note: All newly added deals have been marked with a . Anything with a strikeout was either sold out or no longer available at the sale price as of this writing, but check back often — we're updating this page constantly. Blender deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Ninja Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System (opens in a new tab) $199.99 at Best Buy (save $40) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itThis Ninja blender bundle is made for versatility and is great for those who prefer "all-in-one" appliances to save time and space. You'll of course get the main blender with a max power of 1600 watts, which can handle anything from chopping and slicing fruits and veggies to crushing ice with ease. You'll also get a smoothie bowl attachment, a personal-size blender cup, and a set of automatic programs for creating specific results (including doughs!). More blender dealsNinja BN401 Nutri Pro Compact Personal Blender — $79.95 $99.95 (save $20) Ninja Foodi SS101 Smoothie Bowl Maker — $99.99 $119.99 (save $20) Ninja BL610 Professional Blender — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20) Ninja Mega Kitchen System 72-Oz. Blender — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50) Hamilton Beach Blender and Food Processor Combo — $64.99 $82.99 (save $18) Hamilton Beach Power Elite Blender — $39.99 $44.99 (save $5) Cuisinart CBT-2000 — $321 $399.95 (save $78.95) Nutribullet Personal Blender — $62 $69.99 (save $7.99) Vitamix 7500 Blender — $499.99 $559.95 (save $59.96) Vitamix A2300 Ascent Series Smart Blender — $449.95 $499.95 (save $50) Vitamix A2500 Ascent Series Smart Blender, — $449.95 $549.95 (save $100) Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Smart Blender with The Vitamix Cookbook — $574.95 $649.95 (save $75) Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender — $289.95 $349.95 (save $60) Vitamix Series 750 Blender — $530 $629.95 (save $99.95) Food processor deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Cuisinart Cuisinart 14 Cup Food Processor (opens in a new tab) $199.95 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itThis large-capacity food processor can hold up to 14 cups of ingredients at a time and is great for making party-sized dips, purees, soups, and more. Its detachable disc stem makes for easy cleanup, and it has extremely simple controls for a no-fuss experience. More food processor dealsCuisinart DLC-2009GMAMZ Prep 9 Cup Food Processor — $156.53 $179.95 (save $23.42) Braun FP3020 12 Cup Food Processor — $199.99 $349 (save $149.01) Hamilton Beach Food Processor & Vegetable Chopper — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) Ninja BN601 Professional Plus Food Processor — $99.99 $119.99 (save $20) Hamilton Beach 12-Cup Stack & Snap Food Processor and Vegetable Chopper — $59.99 $64.99 (save $5) KitchenAid 7 Cup Food Processor KFP0710 — $69 $89.99 (save $20.99) KitchenAid KFP0718CU Food Processor, Seven Cup — $79.99 $99.99 (save $30) KitchenAid KFC3516IC 3.5 Cup Food Chopper — $39.99 $54.99 (save $15) Ninja Professional Food Processor BN600 — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) Vitamix 12-Cup Food Processor Attachment — $186.99 $199.95 (save $12.96) Juicer deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Breville Breville Juice Fountain Elite Juicer (opens in a new tab) $298.99 at Amazon (save $151.01) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itThis Breville juicer is no joke. It has a 1,000-watt motor that spins up to 13,000 RPM, helping you get more juice than you would with a smaller model. You don't need to pre-cut veggies and fruits, too, thanks to its extra-wide chute. And to top it all off, its parts are dishwasher safe. More juicer dealsSiFENE Slow Juicer — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20) Hamilton Beach Juicer — $69.99 $77.85 (save $7.86) Breville JE98XL Juice Fountain Plus Centrifugal Juicer — $160 $179.95 (save $19.95) Hurom H-200 Easy Clean Model — $629.10 $699 (save $69.90) Ninja Cold Press Juicer Pro — $98 $119 (save $21) NutriBullet Juicer Pro — $135.99 $159.99 (save $24) View the full article

UPDATE: Nov. 9, 2022, 12:05 p.m. EST This story has been updated with the latest early Black Friday streaming deals. Here's a brief overview: BEST STREAMING SERVICE DEAL: Paramount+ Essential is included with any Walmart+ membership (which also unlocks early access to the big box store's Black Friday offers) — $12.95/month or $98/year BEST STREAMING DEVICE DEAL: The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K comes with free 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited, 3-month Apple TV+, and 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions when you order it from Best Buy — $24.99 $49.99 (save 50%) NOT A DEAL, JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER: Disney+ subscriptions will get more expensive next month, so sign up ASAP to lock in a cheaper rate — $79.99/year $109.99/year starting Dec. 8 (save 27%) If you're looking for something new to watch or listen to during the winter lull, Black Friday is great time to sign up for (and save big on) a new streaming service or device. Many subscriptions see steep price drops in late November — remember Hulu's iconic 99 cent sale? — and media players like Rokus and Amazon Fire TV Sticks typically hit their lowest prices of the year as we head into the holidays. We'll keep track of Black Friday's best streaming deals here as they pop up, so check back often. Below, you'll find the best streaming delas as of Nov. 9. Streaming service deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Paramount+ Our pick: Paramount+ (opens in a new tab) Free with a Walmart+ membership Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itSigning up for Walmart+ ($12.95/month or $98/year) nabs you a free subscription to Paramount+ Essential, its plan with limited ads, which will be active for the entire duration of your membership. That comes on top of a suite of other member perks, including free shipping, fuel discounts, and exclusive early access to Walmart's Black Friday deals — very clutch. If you're not a big Walmart shopper, however, you can grab a free 30-day trial of Paramount+ by visiting paramountplus.com and entering the promo code BRAVO at checkout. (This route gives you the option of choosing between its Essential and ad-free Premium tiers, FYI.) For comparison's sake, the standard Paramount+ free trial for new users is typically just a week long. Streaming device deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Amazon Our pick: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (opens in a new tab) $24.99 at Best Buy (save $25) + free 4-month Amazon Music Unlimited, 3-month Apple TV+, and 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itNamed "the best media streamer you can buy for under $50" by our pals at PCMag (which is owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis), Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K features Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+ support and includes an Alexa Voice Remote for hands-free control. In a bold move, Best Buy is matching Amazon's 50% discount on it and throwing in free trials of Amazon Music Unlimited, Apple TV+, and fuboTV Pro ahead of Black Friday. You love to see it. More early Black Friday deals on streaming devices:Amazon Fire TV Stick Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite — $17.99 $29.99 (save $12) with coupon code STREAM22 Apple TV Apple TV 4K (2nd gen, 32GB) — $109.99 $179.99 (save $70) + free 4-month Apple Music, 4-month Apple Arcade, 3-month Apple TV+, and 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions Apple TV 4K (2nd gen, 64GB) — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80) Chromecast Chromecast with Google TV (HD) — $18 $29.99 (save $11.99) Chromecast with Google TV (HD), 2-pack — $35 $59.98 (save $24.98) Chromecast with Google TV (4K) with Stranger Things Eleven with Eggos Funko POP! — $39.98 $49.98 (save $10) Chromecast with Google TV (4K) — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10) + free 3-month Apple TV+, 3-month YouTube Premium, and 30-day fuboTV Pro subscriptions Roku Roku Express — $17.99 $29.99 (save $12) + free 30-day fuboTV Pro subscription Roku Streaming Stick 4K — $24.98 $49.99 (save $25.01) Roku Express 4K+ — $37.03 $39.99 (save $2.96) Roku Ultra — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30) + free 30-day fuboTV Pro subscription View the full article

England will take on USA in a group-stage FIFA World Cup clash at the Al Bayt Stadium. Kickoff time for the England vs. USA match is set for 2 p.m. ET on November 25 at the 60,000-seat venue in Al Khor. The Three Lions will be hoping to secure three points after a clash with Iran on Nov. 21. Meanwhile, the US will be coming from a match with Wales. How to watch England vs. USA on streaming or TVWorld Cup 2022 fans in the U.S. have a choice of options when it comes to livestreaming games at the tournament. You can watch every game on the FOX Sports family of networks, which are the official English-language broadcast partner in the United States. The England vs. USA match will be shown on FOX, with broadcasters Telemundo and Universo also showing the game. Fans who prefer to use live TV streaming services have options including FuboTV, Sling TV, YouTube TV. Those looking to stream the games online in English can use the Fox Sports App for $19.99 per month. Spanish speakers can use Peacock Premium, which is $4.99 per month – however it will contain ads. Ad-free Premium Plus costs $9.99 monthly. When are the other Group B games?Teams will be hoping to get enough points in their three group-stage games to secure a spot in the knockout stages. SEE ALSO: FIFA World Cup 2022 schedule including how to watch The winner of Group B will play the runners-up in Group A, whereas the team that comes second place will play its winners. Group A contains Ecuador, Netherlands, Senegal and Qatar. Monday, Nov. 21: England vs. Iran Monday, Nov. 21: USA vs. Wales Friday, Nov. 25: Wales vs. Iran Friday, Nov. 25: England vs. USA Tuesday, Nov. 29: Iran vs. USA Tuesday, Nov. 29: Wales vs. England View the full article

With millions of regular visitors, Z-Library is one of the largest repositories of pirated books on the Internet. The site has nearly 12 million copies of books in its digital archive, which is shared with the world for free. U.S. Z-Library Crackdown Many authors and publishers are unhappy with the ‘shadow library’ and are now receiving support from the U.S. Department of Justice. Earlier this month, the authorities seized 241 Z-Library-associated domain names, making the site much harder to reach. The seizures followed an FBI investigation and an indictment and complaint against two alleged operators of Z-Library. After authorities identified Russian nationals Anton Napolsky and Valeriia Ermakova as prime suspects, the pair were arrested in Argentina and now face potential extradition to the United States. While all this was ongoing Z-Library remained accessible through the dark web In addition, questions sent to the site’s official email address were still being answered after the arrest of the two alleged operators, suggesting that part of the team was intact. The initial responses we received from Z-Library weren’t very helpful, however. They failed to acknowledge the domain name seizures and pointed to hosting and server troubles instead. Z-Library Responds After the indictment was unsealed, Z-Library’s position became untenable. That led to the publishing of an official response. It confirms that part of the Z-Library team is operational but refrains from commenting on the alleged involvement of the two arrestees. “We refrain commenting on the alleged Anton and Valeria involvement in the Z-Library project and the charges against them. We are very sorry they are arrested [sic],” the announcement reads (Tor link). Z-Library does, however, realize that its site is causing trouble for authors so asks for their forgiveness. “We also regret that some authors have suffered because of Z-Library and ask for their forgiveness. We do our best to respond to all complaints about files hosted in our library if it violates authors’ rights.” Part of the announcement The above suggests that Z-Library will do its best to respond to all takedown requests from authors but that doesn’t mean the site will cease operating. On the contrary, it is still up and running on the dark web, serving millions of books to registered users. Z-Library Thanks Users, Who Thank Z-Library Z-Library doesn’t just respond to rightsholders. In its message, the site also addresses its users, especially those who continue to donate to the site. “We see the resonance recent events caused, we see how many people support and believe in Z-Library. Thank you for your support, it is extremely valuable to us. Thank you for each donation you make. You are the ones who making the existence of the Z-Library possible.” Donations may help to keep Z-Library afloat and that is what the site appears to aspire to. Instead of waving the white flag, it is doubling down on its goal to make knowledge freely accessible to people around the world. “We believe the knowledge and cultural heritage of mankind should be accessible to all people around the world, regardless of their wealth, social status, nationality, citizenship, etc. This is the only purpose Z-Library is made for.” This message resonates with many Z-Library users, with hundreds sending well wishes and words of support in response to the announcement, as shown in the selection below. – Zlibrary is one of the best resources to ever grace the internet and ya’ll should be proud of the work you’ve accomplished. -brook – Thank you for all you do. Zlib helped me during college when I couldn’t afford books. I still use this for college books and continuing education. -CJirishlez – Thanks so much for everything. This site has helped me a lot with school and accessing the tools for education I wouldn’t be able to obtain otherwise. -Sahar098 – What Z-library is doing is a real noble work for all humanity. We support every principle Z-library stands for. Knowledge should be available and accessible to everyone and not a privilege a few can get. -aissami123 – You have definitely accomplished your goal in my case. As a citizen of a country where I could never have access to this amount of information, I am grateful for the extremely valuable service your provide. -ReadingPineapple – You’re quite literally one of the most important websites on the whole internet for me, your work is a blessing for thousands of people. -antithesis29 – As far as I’m concerned the FBI and the Department of justice are the Villians in this story, Long live Zlibrary. -Pyrophilia – You changed the internet, you changed the world, we thank you for your courage, not all heroes wear capes, some share the knowledge for all who are unfortunate to be able to pay for it. -Laith1294 The problem for Z-Library is that the U.S. Department of Justice clearly disagrees with these users, and will likely do its best to ensure that the remaining members of the Z-Library team will be also held accountable. In any case, this certainly isn’t the last chapter in the Z-Library saga. How it will end is highly uncertain, however. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. View the full article

Here are our top two MacBook deal picks, as of Nov. 21: BEST MACBOOK AIR DEAL: The MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) has never hit this price before — $1,299 $1,499 at Best Buy (save $200) BEST MACBOOK PRO DEAL: The MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) gives you the power and screen space for making creative magic happen, all at its lowest price ever — $1,999 $2,499 at Best Buy (save $500) Look, we're not saying you have get a new MacBook, but if your laptop sounds like it's about to blast off every time you open more than one tab, it's at least worth looking into what else is out there. And with Black Friday only a few days away, there's no better time to snag a MacBook for a few hundred bucks off. Amazon and Best Buy have been dropping great deals all November long (we don't recommend going straight to Apple if you're actually trying to save some money). Earlier this month, we saw the M1 Air hit its lowest price ever, and the M1 Pro MacBooks have also taken some historic $500 price drops, too. SEE ALSO: Black Friday is already here as far as these early deals are concerned: Save big on robot vacuums and more We're keeping our fingers crossed for even more bigger discounts on come Nov. 25, but no matter what the deals are, we'll be keeping this page updated with the latest and greatest deals. Check them out below. Please note: All newly added deals have been marked with a , and all Macs with a are down to their lowest prices ever. Anything with a strikeout was either sold out or no longer available at the sale price as of this writing, but check back often — we're updating this page constantly. Best MacBook Air deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple 2022 MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) (opens in a new tab) $1,299 at Best Buy (save $200) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itCheck out our full review of the M2 MacBook Air. We'll cut to the chase — this is the only M2 MacBook Air that's $200 off as of the time of writing. In fact, it's the only M2 MacBook at that much of a discount. Beyond the power and speed you'll get with this processor, the 2022 Air also comes with a screen that's slightly bigger at 13.6 inches (when compared to the standard 13.3 inches). The updated Air ditches the tapered design of its predecessors, giving the perfect work-from-anywhere laptop an all-over sleek feel. And it has a 1080p webcam and no butterfly keyboard. It's not without its issues — our reviewer wasn't a huge fan of the refresh rate or available port selection — but for anyone looking to upgrade from an older model, this is a solid pick at a very solid price. Grab it on sale in all four of its available colorways. More MacBook Air deals2022 MacBook Air MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 at Amazon (save $150) MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,049 $1,199 at Best Buy (save $150) MacBook Air (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,499 at Amazon (save $150) 2020 MacBook Air MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799.99 $999 at Amazon (save $199.01) MacBook Air (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $799.99 $999 at Best Buy (save $199.01) Best MacBook Pro deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) (opens in a new tab) $1,999 at Best Buy (save $500) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like it Chances are if you're looking at the powerhouse that is the M1 Pro MacBook Pro, you're going to be doing some form of creative work on it. In that case, the 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display can really come in handy. As you're working, you might also notice yourself having to reach for the charger way less, thanks to the 21 hours of battery life (full disclosure, I use a 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook for work every single day and the battery life might be my favorite part). Finishing out this top-notch laptop is the three Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI port, an SDXC card slot, a headphone jack, and a MagSafe 3 port for charging. The M1 Pro laptops have been at $400 off pretty regularly the past year, so a $500 off deal is definitely worth noting. Plus, this particular deal puts the 16-inch Pro at the 14-inch Pro starting price. More MacBook Pro deals2022 MacBook Pro MacBook Pro (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349.99 $1,499 at Amazon (save $149.01) 2021 MacBook Pro (14-inch) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,599.99 $1,999 at Amazon (save $399.01) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,599 $1,999 at Best Buy (save $400) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,999.99 $2,499 at Amazon (save $499.01) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,099 $2,499 at Best Buy (save $400) 2021 MacBook Pro (16-inch) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,199 $2,499 at Amazon (save $300) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,299 $2,699 at Best Buy (save $500) MacBook Pro (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,299 $2,699 at Amazon (save $400) Macbook Pro (M1 Max, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,049 $3,499 at Best Buy (save $350) More Black Friday MacBook deals Apple MacBook Air M1 13” Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $799.99 (List Price $999) Apple MacBook Pro M1 Chip 256GB SSD 13" Retina Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $1,149.00 (List Price $1,299) Apple MacBook Pro M1 Chip 14" 512GB SSD Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $1,599.99 (List Price $1,999) Apple MacBook Pro M2 Chip 256GB ​​​​​​​SSD 13" Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $1,149.00 (List Price $1,299) Apple MacBook Pro M1 Pro 512GB SSD 16" Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $1,999.99 (List Price $2,499) Apple MacBook Air M2 Chip 256GB 13.6" Laptop (Opens in a new window) — $1,049.00 (List Price $1,199) View the full article

Rezz has gone from rising midtempo producer to legitimate headliner in the time since her first release in 2015. Combining her unique branding, relatively transparent personality on social media, and her hypnotizing live sets, it’s really no surprise. One of her biggest supporters since the beginning has been deadmau5, and though the two have appeared on stage together before, like at North Coast 2021, there hasn’t yet been an official b2b between the two. That seems like it’s set to change next year, as Rezz revealed that it’s officially going to happen at a festival next year that the two will be headlining. Beyond going b2b with deadmau5, Rezz hasn’t done a proper b2b at all, and this will be the first. Since Ultra has already begun revealing their lineup and the two probably would have been in the first announcement, might not be there. Maybe EDC? Maybe North Coast as a throwback? We’ll have to wait and find out as lineups for summer festival season next year begin to trickle in. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Rezz lets slip she and deadmau5 are headlining a festival b2b in 2023 View the full article

Swifties aren't dressing for the Eras Tour, they're dressing for revenge. On the morning of Monday, Nov. 14, Blake Barnett logged onto Ticketmaster, the largest ticketing platform in the world, to battle it out with millions of other Taylor Swift fans to purchase verified fan presale tickets to the Eras Tour. The demand was sure to be high. This is Swift's first tour in over five years. But no one, not even Liberty Media CEO and Live Nation chairman Greg Maffei, expected an estimated 14 million people to hit the site that day. Speaking to CNBC on Nov. 17, Maffei said, "The site was supposed to be opened up for 1.5 million verified Taylor Swift fans. We had 14 million people hit the site including bots... Despite all the challenges, we did sell over 2 million tickets." For the millions of people in the queue for tickets, it was a nightmare. "When it came time for me to start buying tickets to my show, everything went to shit," Barnett, a 30-year-old lawyer, told Mashable. "We were sitting in pre-waiting lines for two or three hours before it even unpaused. When it finally did, I got pushed up super quickly to the Denver show on the 15th. And right when I got 'You're the next in line,' it gave me an error code and said rejoin the queue. I was shoved back behind 38,000 people. That happened three times." Barnett's experience wasn't unique. Ticketmaster's website crashed half an hour before verified fan presale tickets were set to go on sale; fans waited in the queue for hours just to receive error messages; and Ticketmaster rescheduled the Capital One cardholder presale for the following day due to "historic demand" and full-on canceled the public ticket sale days later. Swift took to Instagram to address the issue directly with her fans. On Nov. 18, the "Anti-Hero" singer said, "We asked [Ticketmaster] multiple times, if they could handle this kind of demand and we were assured they would." It was also announced that the Justice Department had opened an antitrust investigation into Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation Entertainment. On Nov. 19, Ticketmaster released its own statement. "We want to apologize to Taylor and all her fans, especially those who had a terrible experience trying to purchase tickets," it read, before addressing some of the more logistical errors head-on. "We estimate about 15% of interactions across the site experienced issues, and that’s 15% too many, including passcode validation errors that caused fans to lose tickets they had carted." But for fans of Swift and other artists, the company's detailed reasoning behind the debacle only merited more ire. Fans know just how painful long Ticketmaster queues and its "dynamic pricing" can be. The problem is that so much of the live music industry relies on Ticketmaster; it's the biggest company in the ticket-selling game. That's largely because of the 2010 merger between Ticketmaster, which operated roughly 70 percent of the concert ticket market in the U.S. at the time, and Live Nation, the world's largest concert promoter. SEE ALSO: For fans, Ticketmaster is misery business Concert goers are often at the mercy of Ticketmaster's crashing website, exorbitant fees (Barnett paid over $500 in fees for her and her friends' tickets to one of Swift's Chicago tour dates), and dynamic pricing, Ticketmaster's very own version of surge pricing that's intended to help artists maximize their profits from ticket sales. Bruce Springsteen tickets jumped up to as high as $4,000 thanks to Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing, and the presale for Harry Styles' Love on Tour UK dates crashed the site. But no incident has caused the kind of seismic response Swift's Eras Tour has — and a huge part of that is the sheer number of people who tried, and failed, to get tickets. Antitrust advocates and Swifties alike are taking advantage of this moment to try to break up the ticketing giant. Barnett is one of 1.5 million Swifties who received presale codes that gave them access to the Verified Fan presale window. After hours of frustration, she, along with thousands of others, took to Twitter to complain about the miserable process. "By the time we got into the [ticketing for the] Denver show, all that was left was upper bowl and lower bowl — super expensive tickets. We wound up getting tickets for Denver in the lower bowl... and they were $355 each. Meanwhile, I have floor seats that were cheaper than that for Massachusetts," she told Mashable. Barnett then took her frustrations one step further. Two days after the presale descended into chaos, she tweeted, "calling all swiftie lawyers: lmk if you wanna be added to a GC to brainstorm if there's anything we can do to take actions against @ticketmaster." She called the group chat "Vigilante Legal," a play on Swift's song "Vigilante Shit." In less than 24 hours, 35 Swifties, mostly lawyers, had joined it to strategize. Now it's a full-fledged LLC. "Something needs to be done. They're violating antitrust laws. The monopoly merger should have never been allowed to happen between Live Nation and Ticketmaster," Barnett said. Kat, who asked to be referred to by their first name for their privacy, is one of the Swifties who immediately joined Barnett's chat. "I'm not a lawyer myself, but I wanted to lend my expertise in any way that I could," Kat told Mashable. She works in regulatory compliance. She is one of many fans who were promised "preferred access" to the Verified Fan presale, via an email from Ticketmaster, for being a ticket holder of Swift's canceled 2019 tour, Lover Fest. But some Lover Fest ticket holders say they didn't get access to the Verified Fan Presale. In screenshots provided to Mashable, Ticketmaster Fan Support on Twitter told Lover Fest ticket holders that they were misinformed and that they "did not have priority" for the new presale. "What I take issue with is contradictory statements, misleading claims, and confusion of the consumer base, a consumer base that has nowhere else to go for their ticket-buying needs," Kat tells Mashable. In her social media response, Swift said she and her team are "trying to figure out how this situation can be improved moving forward." It's been nearly 27 years since Pearl Jam took on Ticketmaster in court, but if any artist can swear off the corportation and bypass it altogether it might just be one of biggest pop stars in the world. "Over the years, I've brought so many elements of my career in house," she said in her statement. "I've done this SPECIFICALLY to improve the quality of my fans' experience by doing it myself with my team who care as much about my fans as I do. It's really difficult for me to trust an outside entity with these relationships and loyalties, and excruciating for me to just watch mistakes happen with no recourse." Of course, this whole thing is bigger than Swift. It's a pain point for fans of all artists. Barnett has received DMs from people who "clearly aren't Swifties" giving her information on the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Federal Trade Commission. Her group chat is currently researching and reaching out to other Swifties to provide proof that will aid them in filing reports to the Federal Trade Commission. They're also drafting an amicus brief to shop around to politicians. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was one of several who seized the opportunity to educate fans on the importance of antitrust law and the dangers of monopolies. During the presale, she tweeted, "Daily reminder that Ticketmaster is a monopoly, its merger with LiveNation should never have been approved, and they need to be reigned [sic] in." Representative Ihan Omar, Senator Blumenthal, Senator Klobuchar also tweeted in support of antitrust enforcement. Antitrust law wasn't on 28-year-old Elizabeth Burg's radar before Nov. 14, but now she's all for its enforcement. "The way I got radicalized was through buying tickets," Burg told Mashable. She urged her fellow Swifties to sign the Actionnetwork.org petition to "Tell the Department of Justice to Investigate Ticketmaster." Burg is a UX UI designer, and like Barnett, is bringing her expertise to the conversation. She believes the chaos of the Ticketmaster user experience is a "feature, not a bug" and that the company is "making more money when fans are stressed out." (Ticketmaster did not reply to Mashable's request for comment.) "I know the power of Taylor Swift fans when we rally behind something. If we were going to make a change this was the time. I was trying to kind of gather that energy from the group to direct it towards something actionable," Burg said. Stephanie Aly, a 33-year-old who does digital communications for progressive candidates, also sees the potential of organizing fandom to effect real-life change. On Wednesday (Nov. 16), Aly launched Vigilante Legal's campaign on her Swift fan site The Swiftiest calling for direct civic action and digital organizing to take down Ticketmaster. "Vigilante Legal is uniting Swifties and fans of music everywhere to end the era of outrageous fees, hours-long queues to nowhere, glitchy processing and terrible customer service has to end," the site reads. In less than 24 hours, Aly received over 400 sign-ups. The goal, they say, is to unite and mobilize a network of fans that not even Ticketmaster can ignore. "From experience, deep in the trenches [of fandom], the most passionate fans also tend to turn out a lot of natural organizers. They just happen to stick to organizing to win voters' choice awards," Aly told Mashable. "What if we pointed them in a different direction?" 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Save $50: As of Nov. 21, a pair of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) is now $199.99, down from $249.99 at Best Buy. That's a savings of 20%. If you're still battling the tangly wires of headphones that hook up to your phone, it's way past time to upgrade. Apple's newest Airpods Pro are on sale just in time to make your holiday travels a little less stressful, at a good price. As of Nov. 21, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are available for only $199.99 at Best Buy. Usually sold at $249.99, Best Buy's price is $50 off, or a savings of 20%. You can thank Early Black Friday sales for this deal. SEE ALSO: Black Friday is already here at Best Buy: Save on Apple Watches, Dyson hair tech, and more Wondering what the difference is between regular AirPods and AirPods Pro? AirPods Pro have improved noise cancellation and include a U1 chip for better sound quality and three-dimensional sound. This is a boon to those who need to remove distractions from their environment, plus the headphones boast an estimated battery life of up to 6 hours. Worried about fit? They come with silicon tips in sizes XS-L for optimal comfort. The AirPods Pro (2nd generation) case is compatible with Find My, allowing you to keep track of it, just in case. Like any other device, there's a bit of a learning curve for anyone upgrading from the 1st generation of the AirPods Pro. User controls work a bit differently, and even with silicon tips in various sizes, not everyone thinks they're a perfect fit. Plus, Mashable's Stan Schroeder noted in his review that the 2nd generation offers small overall improvements rather than a noticeable overhaul. However, this is still a great deal on a newly released product for someone who's ready to try out AirPods Pro. If you want this deal, grab it — this price may not last for long. Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) (opens in a new tab) Save $50 at Best Buy Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

Sullivan King’s next album, Thrones Of Blood, is officially due out March 2023, as announced with his first single, “The Dead March,” with Ray Volpe. Now, he’s back with the next single, teaming up once again with Wooli for “Let Me Go.” The two have paired up once before, releasing “Don’t Forget Me” on Monstercat. Sullivan King and Wooli seem to have found a formula that works in their releases, pairing Sully’s voice and an anthemic, melodic first section with a heavier drop, leading into another melodic outro. Speaking of the track, Sullivan King shares, “Adam and I wrote “Let Me Go” about his fear of planes. I’m pretty sick of him always holding on to me when we fly next to each other and there’s a little turbulence. He’s really just not a great flyer tbh and it’s f*****’ annoying, so Adam if you’re reading this….. let me go. Stop grabbing my hand. You squeeze way too much. We’re gonna be fine. Statistically, not a single plane has crashed from turbulence, so just drink your ginger ale, have those little biscoff cookies American Airlines gives out, and watch a Harry Potter movie. We’re gonna be good.” Wooli adds, “‘Let Me Go’ is about the time Keaton kidnapped me. He put me in a cage in the crawl space of his Miami condo and left one night to go get more diapers and Monster Energy baby formula for his new kid. I felt it was the perfect time to escape. I picked the lock with a Capri Sun straw and bolted for the elevator. As soon as the doors opened, Keaton was standing there smiling. “Don’t leave yet, we have more ‘content’ to film!” he said. He began to slip back into character as the Joker from Batman. “You don’t want to see me get Reckless do you?” I’m actually still writing this from the cage. If you are reading this, please call 911 or Excision. They are my only hope.” The next album from Sully will continue to highlight his cross-genre musicianship with notable features on both sides. Check out “Let Me Go” below! Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Sullivan King & Wooli team up once again for next album single, “Let Me Go” View the full article

SAVE $200: As of Nov. 21, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is on sale for $149 at Walmart. That's a savings of 57%. The holidays can feel like a tornado of overindulgence, here to disrupt your exercise goals in a storm of mashed potatoes and second helpings. Stay on track with this deal on a smartwatch that can track your health, help you manage your sleep, monitor your oxygen levels, and look stylish. Who says you can't have it all? As of Nov. 21, Walmart is taking $200 off the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic as part of its pre-Black Friday extravaganza. What's normally $349.99 is now $149, for a savings of 57%. This is an additional $50 discount on top of the lowest prices we've seen elsewhere, including Amazon, Best Buy, and previous Walmart sales. SEE ALSO: It's beginning to look a lot like deals: Apple, Dyson, and more are on sale at Walmart You can get a Galaxy Watch 4 starting at $249 full-price, but this much more stylish, fully stainless-steel Classic adds a touch of class. With a knurled bezel and a numbered inner ring that can track minutes, it resembles a traditional wristwatch — you know, the kind your grandpa would hand down to you. But then again, a standard Rolex can't track your vitals, monitor your cardio and oxygen levels, send emails, or sync up to your Android. Smartwatch life isn't for everyone. (How badly do you need Samsung Pay on your wrist? Do you need to know your "sleep score?") But if you're curious about the smartwatch life, this Classic can be a good entry point while still dressing up your wrist — especially at this heavily discounted $149 price. Opens in a new tab Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (opens in a new tab) Save $200 at Walmart Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

Samsung is offering discounts of up to $300 on some of its tablet computers on Amazon through Nov. 21. Our Top Pick: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus (512 GB) - One of the most stunning Android tablets in the market - $749.99 $979.99 (save $230) Runner-Up: Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (256 GB) - Those of you who are looking for similar features to the S8 Plus but with tighter purse strings will love this deal - $579.99 $779.99 (save $200) While Samsung's smartphones are some of the fastest selling in the United States, their tablet computers are also some of the most popular globally. Two excellent tablets from the company are now being offered at their best-ever prices on Amazon. Our Top Pick Opens in a new tab Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ Android Tablet (512GB) (opens in a new tab) $899.99 at Amazon (Save $300) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itThe 12.4-inch screen is a Super AMOLED display, which offers a wider range of colors on the spectrum and better picture clarity. Additionally, the 120Hz refresh rate is great if you're into gaming, as is the 10,090 mAh battery, which can last nearly a day. In case you do end up running out the battery capacity, a USB-C port with 45W fast charging can come to your rescue. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor is powerful enough to facilitate smooth multitasking. Moreover, the Samsung DeX software platform enables you to work more flexibly, as it helps you switch and work on multiple apps and devices, giving you an experience similar to your desktop computer. To top it off, it includes a super-responsive S-Pen stylus, which is great if you want to avoid smudges from sweaty fingers. More Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus deals Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus (128 GB) - $695 $899.99 Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Plus (256 GB) - $749.99 $979.99 Our Runner-Up Opens in a new tab Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 (256 GB) (opens in a new tab) $579.99 at Amazon (Save $200) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itThe Samsung S8 Tab may be the runner-up in this deal, but there isn't actually a huge difference between the two tablets. While its battery life lags behind at 8,000 mAh, with a comparatively smaller 11-inch LCD screen, it has multiple features similar to the S8 Plus - a 120 Hz refresh rate, S-Pen support, 45W fast charging, as well as Samsung DeX and Microsoft Office 365 integration. With 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, this tablet can perform multiple tasks seamlessly. If you want to save a few more bucks, you can purchase the 128GB version of this same tablet for $41 less. More Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 deals Samsung Galaxy S8 (128GB) - $539 $699.99 View the full article

NASA's new exploration spacecraft is swooping around the moon. It's a critical part of the space agency's Artemis I mission, which involves the first test of the Orion capsule that will one day (perhaps as early as 2025) fly astronauts on a historic journey to land on the moon. The most powerful rocket on Earth, NASA's Space Launch System, successfully blasted the uncrewed Orion into space last week. NASA beamed back images from the spaceship as it passed just over 80 miles (130 kilometres) above the lunar surface on Nov. 21. During the fly-by, the space agency also looked back and captured a distant view of our humble, cloudy planet. Mission engineers are testing out Orion's capabilities in different lunar orbits, and in the coming week it will travel over 40,000 miles beyond the moon — farther than any spacecraft built for passengers has ever flown. SEE ALSO: How NASA's new megarocket stacks up against its legendary predecessor "Fly-by complete!" NASA's Jim Free, the agency's associate administrator for Exploration Systems Development, tweeted Monday morning. "@NASA_Orion completed its closest fly-by of the Moon this morning, 81 miles above the lunar surface, traveling 5,102 mph." Below is an image from Orion as it approached the moon. Following that is a view of Earth from some 230,000 miles away. NASA's Orion spacecraft approaching the moon on Nov. 21, 2022. Credit: NASA Hello, Earth. The Orion spacecraft snapped this image from an orbit around the moon. Credit: NASA As Orion flew past the moon, NASA fired its engines for two and a half minutes, known as a "burn," to boost the spacecraft's speed to 5,102 miles per hour. This was necessary to help guide Orion to a special orbit that will swing it well beyond our natural satellite. Featured Video For You NASA successfully launched its Artemis I rocket to the moon The Artemis mission is a huge federal investment of some $4.1 billion per launch and expedition. Why is NASA spending so much to return to the barren lunar surface? The U.S. wants to establish a base on the lunar South Pole, allowing NASA to harvest water ice and potentially ingredients for fuels that might day enable future, deeper space missions to resource-rich places in the solar system. Learning how to survive on the moon will also prepare the space agency for extremely ambitious crewed missions to Mars, perhaps sometime in the latter end of next decade. But first, the Orion spacecraft must successfully complete its journey around the moon, and then survive scorching temperatures. During this test, NASA will push Orion to the limit: It will plummet through Earth's atmosphere at 24,500 miles per hour in 5,000 degree Fahrenheit conditions. Three mannequins are now strapped to seats inside Orion. In the coming years, however, those seats could be occupied by brazen astronauts. View the full article

Elevate everyday meals with a brand new KitchenAid mixer. As of Nov. 21, here are our picks for the best early Black Friday KitchenAid deals: BEST STAND MIXER DEAL: The KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series 5-quart bowl-lift stand mixer (KV25G0XER) features a metal food grinder attachment — $324.98 $549.98 (save $225) RUNNER-UP STAND MIXER DEAL: The KitchenAid tilt-head stand mixer (KSM97MI) can mix up to eight dozen cookies in one batch — $279 $399.99 (save $120.99) BEST LUXE STAND MIXER DEAL: The KitchenAid Artisan Series beetroot 5-quart tilt-head stand mixer (KSM195PSBE) includes a premium accessory pack complete with a secure fit pouring shield — $369.99 $499.99 (save $130.00) Black Friday is quickly closing in, and with it comes a slew of deals, including major discounts on KitchenAid mixers — so this is the perfect time to step up your cooking game just in time for the holidays. Whether you're a culinary master or an everyday cook, there's one kitchen countertop appliance you've likely had your eyes on for a while: the iconic KitchenAid stand mixer. As of Nov. 21, you can get your hands on this coveted kitchen appliance for up to $225 off. Here are a few of our favorite KitchenAid deals on sale at stores from Best Buy to Walmart, including the 2022 Color of the Year Beetroot stand mixer. Best stand mixer deal Opens in a new tab Credit: KitchenAid Our pick: KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series (opens in a new tab) $324.98 at Best Buy (save $225) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like it Featuring 10 speeds to knead, mix, and whip ingredients with ease, the KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series 5-quart, bowl-lift stand mixer has the power to make up to nine dozen cookies in a single batch. Although this model isn't equipped with a tilting head or pouring shield, it includes a KitchenAid metal food grinder attachment. Best runner-up stand mixer deal Opens in a new tab Credit: KitchenAid Our pick: KitchenAid tilt-head stand mixer (opens in a new tab) $279.00 at Walmart (save $120.99) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like it The KitchenAid tilt-head stand mixer is ideal for everyday meals. This model is designed with a 4.5-quart stainless steel bowl, flat beater, and a tilting head. In addition to being functional, this mixer is available in multiple colors including mineral water blue (seen above), dark pewter, matte black, silver, and toffee delight. (Note: price may vary by color.) Best luxe stand mixer deal Opens in a new tab Credit: KitchenAid Our pick: KitchenAid Artisan Series beetroot tilt-head stand mixer (opens in a new tab) $369.99 at KitchenAid (save $130) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like it The 2022 Color Of The Year Beetroot Stand Mixer includes a premium accessory pack (pastry beater, flex edge beater, dough hook and wire whip), 3- and 5-quart stainless steel bowls for small or large batches, and a secure-fit pouring shield to minimize countertop mess. This model also features a tilting head. View the full article

The biggest dangers in Disney's Strange World are not the tentacled creatures lurking around every corner but rather the stifling expectations of your father. This brand-new animated adventure joins Turning Red and Encanto in the recent series of Disney and Pixar films that examine fraught family dynamics. Those movies used red panda transformations and magical family gifts to explore mother-daughter relationships and intergenerational trauma. Here, in Strange World, father-son tension plays out against a background of fantastical flora and fauna that may or may not want to make a snack out of our protagonists. SEE ALSO: 'Wendell and Wild' review: Jordan Peele and Henry Selick deliver a dark gem Before we're dropped into that titular strange world, we're introduced to the land of Avalonia, an isolated country surrounded by rings of impassable mountains. Explorer supreme Jaeger Clade (Dennis Quaid) devotes his life to conquering the mountains, and he brings his botany-focused son Searcher (Jake Gyllenhaal) along for the ride. On one fateful expedition, Searcher discovers a plant that could potentially power all of energy-starved Avalonia. An unimpressed Jaeger continues into the mountains alone while Searcher, tired of his father never considering what he might want, turns back. 25 years pass, and though Jaeger never returns, Searcher's miracle plant, known as Pando, proves to be a game-changer for Avalonia. It powers everything from coffee machines and planes to flying scooters, helping create a technologically advanced utopia where everyone just so happens to wear incredible knitwear. That utopia comes under fire when a mysterious disease threatens to wipe out the Pando crop. Searcher reluctantly takes up the mantle of explorer again in order to help Avalonia's leader Callisto Mal (Lucy Liu) find the cause of the problem. They and their team — including Searcher's wife Meridian (Gabrielle Union), their son Ethan (Jaboukie Young-White), and their adorable dog Legend — follow the Pando's roots into a mysterious chasm in the ground. There, the real adventure begins. The star of Strange World is...the strange world I want to go to there. Credit: Disney It's no surprise that Strange World's biggest draw is its vast underground land of living forests, burning seas, and extensive cave systems. Here, rivers of jelly-like creatures float through the air. Cliffs walk of their own accord. Forests glow with bioluminescence. Co-director Don Hall and co-director/screenwriter Qui Nguyen have concocted a world of vibrant pinks, oranges, and blues that perfectly contrasts with Avalonia's green farms and snow-peaked mountains. The same goes for the subterranean landscape's textures. Everything our heroes encounter is delightfully squishy, from plains of pink anemone-like grass to the terrifyingly tentacled creepy-crawlies known as Reapers. It's a place you'll want to feast your eyes on — and sink your fingers into as well. The setting and story of Strange World are an amalgam of delightful references to adventure stories and science-fiction goodness. Perhaps the most obvious influence is the work of Jules Verne and his love of travel, flight, and wondrous discoveries. The film is essentially Disney doing Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth on massive hallucinogens, emotional processing included. SEE ALSO: 'Disenchanted' review: Amy Adams returns, but the magic is gone Strange World also draws on classic adventurer characters like Indiana Jones. Jaeger and Searcher's introduction plays out with a Clade-specific theme song in which composer Henry Jackman's work tips its dusty fedora to John Williams's classic Indiana Jones theme. Finally, with its emphasis on flying machines and its cast of tentacle-y creatures and plants, it's easy to see the influence of master animator Hayao Miyazaki — specifically, his film Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. All these references and more do so much to conjure a grand sense of wonder that it's a shame Strange World's script doesn't always rise to meet it. Too often, the movie falls back on easy, overly modern or meta quips instead of fully embracing its genre-specific atmosphere — a problem I also encountered with the Nguyen-penned Raya and the Last Dragon. A helpful blue blob named Splat is the target of jokes about merchandising. Elsewhere, characters joke about "toxic" ways to start a relationship. The humorous beats land for the most part, but they clash with the retro sci-fi tone and visuals of Strange World, bringing us roaring back to the present. These moments unfortunately feel like the film is playing it safe when it should be playing it as strange as possible. Strange World is all about daddy issues, but that's not a bad thing. Can the Clades stop arguing long enough to get out of this mess? Credit: Disney While the quips can at times stifle Strange World, Nguyen's script gets it right where it counts: exploring the dynamics between three generations of Clade men. There's Jaeger, the rugged explorer who's been stuck in this bizarre landscape for the past 25 years; Searcher, the humble farmer who's been put off adventuring altogether by his father; and Ethan, who doesn't share his father's passion for farming but may just have inherited his grandfather's appetite for adventure. When the three collide, there's awkwardness. Searcher and Jaeger haven't spoken in 25 years, and they parted ways when their ideologies — adventuring beyond Avalonia versus staying and nurturing the community they already have — clashed. Now, with Ethan in the mix, their contentious relationship reaches an all-time high: Who can influence the youngest Clade the most? Searcher and Jaeger are incredibly different, but they still share several qualities, including stubbornness and the inability to see their son as anything but a continuation of their own legacy. As the Clades venture deeper into uncharted territory, will they be able to break the cycle of their father-son troubles? Yes, the scenes with Jaeger, Searcher, and Ethan can result in some fiery arguments. But there's a sprinkle of familial bonding thrown in the mix as well. Jaeger and Searcher share a sweet moment during a monster fight, of all places. The two also try to help boost Ethan's confidence so he can talk to his crush, a fellow card game nerd named Diazo. Here, we see that even though they drive each other crazy, the Clade men also care deeply for each other. It's also a particular joy to watch Ethan come into his own when he comes face to face with his father and grandfather's very different approaches to navigating the world. On top of all this family therapy, Strange World is a genuinely fun action movie. Meridian Clade is an ace pilot who gets to show off her flying skills in a big way, and there are multiple scenes where Callisto takes on pink pterodactyl-esque monsters with nothing but two knives and sheer bad-assery. Sure, some plot points may be predictable, but with such a fun sci-fi setting and sweet familial storyline, Strange World is a world you'll be happy getting lost in. Strange World is in theaters Nov. 23. View the full article

We've rounded up all of the best deals on Nov. 21 — here are our top picks: BEST APPLE DEAL: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) — $199.99 $249.99 (save $49.01) BEST TV DEAL: TCL 55-inch Class 5-Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV — $199.99 $429.99 (save $230) BEST AMAZON DEVICE DEAL: Echo Dot (3rd Gen) 2-Pack — $14.99 $79.98 (save $64.99 with code FREEDOT22) Buckle up, y'all — it's officially Black Friday week. Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart are gearing up for the craziest week of deals yet, with the latter debuting its third and final Deals for Days event at 7 p.m. ET (12 p.m. ET for Walmart+ members) on Nov. 21. The big box retailer leaked a sneak peek of the event last week, but you can head over to the site to see the full list of deals included in the sale. Amazon also dropped its official Black Friday device deals and they're even cheaper than they were during last month's Prime Day 2 sale. Brand-new Amazon devices like the Echo Dot (5th Gen) and Fire 7 tablet are up to 50% off for the first time, while older devices have reached new all-time lows. We've rounded up all of the best deals we could find on Nov. 21 from big brands like Apple, Amazon, and Dyson, and sorted them into popular product categories like smart TVs, wireless earbuds, and streaming devices. Happy shopping! Note: Deals marked with a are part of Walmart's third Deals for Days event. They won't officially go live until 7 p.m. ET (12 p.m. ET for Walmart+ members). You can unlock early access by signing up for a Walmart+ account. Best Apple deal Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Our Pick: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) (opens in a new tab) $199.99 at Best Buy (save $49.01) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itWhile not a massive overhaul, the updated second-generation AirPods Pro are still very good earbuds. As Mashable senior editor Stan Schroeder wrote in his review, "They sound great and the noise cancelation is stellar, but if you already have the original AirPods Pro, the new ones are not an essential upgrade." They were just released in September, so we haven't seen a ton of big discounts on these babies yet. In fact, this is the lowest price we've seen to date — a great time to snag them if you're in the market for AirPods Pro. The buds are the same price at Amazon and Best Buy, but the latter throws in three free months of Apple TV+, plus four free months of Apple Music and Apple News+. More Apple dealsApple TV HD 32GB (2nd Generation) — $59 $149.99 (save $90.99) Apple AirTag 4 Pack — $74.99 $99 (save $24.01) Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) — $79 $159 (save $80) Apple Watch SE (GPS, 40mm) — $149 $279 (save $130) 2021 Apple 10.2-inch iPad (Wi-Fi, 64GB) — $269.99 $329 (save $59.01) 2022 Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro (Wi-Fi, 128GB) — $999 $1,099 (save $100) 2020 Apple 27-inch iMac (Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,199.99 $1,799 (save $599.01) 2021 Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,999.99 $2,499 (save $499.01) 2021 Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (Apple M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,199.99 $2,699 (save $499.01) Best Smart TV deal Opens in a new tab Credit: TCL Our Pick: TCL 55-inch Class 5-Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (opens in a new tab) $199.99 at Best Buy (save $230) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itJust $200 for a 55-inch QLED Smart TV? That's practically unheard of. This TCL 55-inch Class 5-Series Smart Google TV is one of the best TV deals we've seen yet this season. It boasts superior 4K Ultra HD, quantum dot technology for greater accuracy and color volume, hands-free voice control, smart 4K upscaling, and more premium features at a cost that won't break the bank. It also comes with FuboTV free for 30 days and Apple TV+ free for three months. More Smart TV and home theater dealsTCL 2.1-ch S522W Home Theater Sound Bar — $59 $79.99 (save $20.99) Hisense 40-inch Class A4G Series LED Full HD Smart Vidaa TV — $99.99 $249.99 (save $150) HP FHD Projector with Roku Express Streamer and 84-inch projection screen — $137 $199 (save $62) VIZIO V-Series 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar — $148 $199.99 (save $51.99) Insignia 42-inch Class F20 Series Smart Full HD 1080p Fire TV — $169.99 $269.99 (save $100) TCL 65-inch 4-Series 4K TV — $228 LG 55-inch Class UP7050 Series LED 4K UHD Smart webOS TV — $298 $398 (save $100) Samsung 58-inch TU7000 4K TV — $377.99 $599.99 (save $222) Samsung 85-inch Q60B QLED TV — $1,597.99 $2,299.99 (save $702) Best Amazon device deal Opens in a new tab Credit: Amazon Our Pick: Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) 2-Pack (opens in a new tab) $14.99 at Amazon (save $64.99 with code FREEDOT22) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itAmazon is practically giving away Echo Dots (3rd Gen) for free. Not only is the speaker itself at its lowest price ever at $14.99, but when you enter the code FREEDOT22 at checkout, you can also add a second smart speaker to your cart. That means you'll get two Echo Dots for just $14.99 — a $65 discount — and can create a stereo sound experience in your home. Or, of course, you can keep one and gift the other to someone on your list this holiday season. The 2018 Echo Dot may not have the most advanced sound on the market, but former Mashable tech editor Pete Pachal found that it "turns its entry-level Alexa product from a merely passable audio experience into something much more pleasing to the ear." More Amazon device dealsFire TV Stick Lite — $14.99 $29.99 (save $15) Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen)— $19.99 $39.99 (save $20) Fire TV Stick 4K — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25) Echo Dot (5th Gen) — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25) Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) — $34.99 $84.99 (save $50) Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $34.99 $54.99 (save $20) Fire 7 Tablet — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) Echo Show 5 Kids (2nd Gen) — $39.99 $94.99 (save $55) Echo Dot (5th Gen) with clock — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20) Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) with Blink Mini — $49.99 $119.98 (save $69.99) Echo (4th Gen) — $49.99 $99.99 (save $50) Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) Kids with Echo Glow — $50.99 $124.98 (save $73.99) Fire HD 8 Tablet — $54.99 $99.99 (save $45) Ring Video Doorbell — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40) Fire TV Cube — $59.99 $119.99 (save $60) Blink Floodlight Camera — $64.98 $129.98 (save $65) Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet — $64.99 $119.99 (save $55) Ring Video Doorbell with Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) — $69.99 $184.98 (save $114.99) Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) — $69.99 $129.99 (save $60) Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet — $79.99 $149.99 (save $70) Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet — $79.99 $149.99 (save $70) Ring Spotlight Cam Plus — $139.99 $199.99 (save $60) Echo Show 15 — $169.99 $249.99 (save $80) Amazon Fire TV 43-inch 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV — $229.99 $369.99 (save $140) Amazon Fire TV 50-inch 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV — $249.99 $469.99 (save $220) Amazon Fire TV 55-inch 4-Series 4K UHD Smart TV — $299.99 $519.99 (save $220) Computer, tablet, and monitor dealsHP 11.6-inch Chromebook (AMD A4, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC) — $79 $98 (save $19) Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen) 8-inch Tablet (MediaTek Helio P22T, 3GB RAM, 32GB eMCP) — $79 $119 (save $40) Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite 8.7-inch Tablet (WiFi, 32GB) — $99.99 $159.99 (save $60) Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 10.5-inch Tablet (WiFi, 32GB) — $139 $199 (save $60) HP 14-inch Touch Chromebook (Intel Celeron N4120, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $179 $299 (save $120) Lenovo 10.1-inch IdeaPad Duet Chromebook Touch 2-in-1 Tablet (MediaTek P60T, 4G RAM, 128G eMCP4x) — $189 $299 (save $110) LG 32-inch UltraGear QHD (2560x1440)165Hz HDR 10 Monitor with FreeSync — $200 $399 (save $199) MSI GF63 Thin 11SC-693 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop (Intel Core i5, 8GB Memory, 256GB NVMe SSD) — $499 $599 (save $100) Microsoft Surface Pro 8 2-in-1 (Intel Evo Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $899.99 $1,349.99 (save $450) Headphone and speaker dealsGoogle Nest Mini (2nd Generation) — $18 $49 (save $31) JBL Flip 4 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker — $59 $99 (save $40) Google Pixel Buds A-Series — $64 $99 (save $35) Samsung Galaxy Buds Live — $69 $169.99 (save $100.99) Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones — $79 $199.95 (save $120.95) Google Pixel Buds Pro — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50) Klipsch Reference Series 5-1/4-inch Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers — $199.98 $399.98 (save $200) Home dealsKitchen deals Instant Pot Duo (6-Quart) — $50 $99.99 (save $49.99) Instant Pot Duo Plus (6-Quart) — $79.95 $149.95 (save $70) Ninja Foodi 4-in-1 2-Basket Air Fryer (8-Quart) — $99 $199.99 (save $100.99) Ninja Supra Kitchen System 72-ounce Blender and Food Processor — $99 $149 (save $50) Chefman Barista Pro Espresso Machine — $99 $139 (save $40) Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven (6-Quart) — $99.95 $169.99 (save $70.04) Ninja OL501 Foodi XL 14-in-1 Pressure Cooker (6.5-Quart) — $109.99 $279.99 (save $170) Nespresso Coffee and Espresso Machines — starting at $118.30 (save up to 30%) Instant Omni Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo (19-Quart) — $129.95 $199.99 (save $70.94) Ninja OL601 Foodi XL 14-in-1 Pressure Cooker (8-Quart) — $149.99 $32 Vitamix 6500 Blender — $399 $599.99 (save $200.99) Floor care deals Hoover MAXLife PowerDrive Swivel XL Bagless Upright Vacuum — $59 $119 (save 60) Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum — $98 $199 (save $101) eufy Clean by Anker RoboVac G32 Pro Robot Vacuum — $119 $299 (save $180) Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum — $144 $259 (save $115) iRobot Roomba 676 Robot Vacuum — $174 $269 (save $95) Shark AI VACMOP — $188 $479.99 (save $291.99) Shark EZ Robot Vacuum with Self-Empty Base — $258 $449 (save $191) iRobot Roomba i1+ (1552) Wi-Fi Connected Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum — $288 $529.99 (save $241.99) eufy RoboVac X8 Hybrid Robot Vacuum and Mop — $319.99 $649.99 (save $330) Dyson V10 Absolute Cordless Vacuum — $399.99 $599.99 (save $200) Dyson V15 Detect Vacuum — $649.99 $749.99 (save $100) Streaming device and subscription dealsFour months of Amazon Music Unlimited — free with select purchases at Best Buy (save $39.96) One year of Grubhub+ — free for Prime members $119.88 (save $119.88) First month of Xbox Game Pass — $1 $14.99 (save $13.99) Four months of Audible Premium Plus — $5.95/month $14.95/month (save $36) Paramount+ Essential — free with Walmart+ membership ($12.95/month or $98/year) Chromecast with Google TV (HD) Streaming Device — $18 $29.99 (save $11.99) Roku Streaming Stick 4K Streaming Device — $24.98 $49 (save $24.02) Roku Ultra LT Streaming Device 4K/HDR/Dolby Vision 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