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SAVE £68: The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet is on sale for £81.99 this Black Friday, saving you 45% on list price. Christmas is for kids, but Black Friday is for adults. It’s all about the excitement of discovering what deals are on offer. The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet is something that will get both kids and adults excited. For the kids, it’s the ultimate in portable entertainment — something that will keep them amused and occupied for literally years — and for adults, it’s a huge Black Friday bargain. The price has dropped to £81.99. That’s 45% off the usual price. This Black Friday deal is available until Nov. 29, which is a few days after Black Friday itself. But don’t leave it until the last minute. You never know when stocks might run out. What makes the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet so special is its processor, which works 30% faster, and a best-in-class battery life of 13 hours. And with the Amazon Kids+ subscription service, there's stacks of entertainment and education — books, movies, apps, games, and more for kids aged between 3 and 7. It has reliable parental controls for keeping tabs on what your kids are watching. You can also monitor how much screen time they get and set reminders for them to go to bed. A kid-friendly protective case will keep the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet safe and secure, no matter how much it is subjected to. Opens in a new tab Credit: Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet (opens in a new tab) £81.99 at Amazon Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

Sunday Quordles are, all things considered, the most relaxing Quordles of all. For most of us, Sunday is when we're furthest from the workweek, and Sunday comes with a rich tradition of lounging around the house, reading the paper slowly and doing puzzles. An extra hard puzzle can be an added bonus, but it can also add frustration to an otherwise enjoyable day. If Quordle is a little too challenging today, you've come to the right place for hints. There aren't just hints here, but the whole Quordle solution. Scroll to the bottom of this page, and there it is. But are you sure you need all four answers? Maybe you just need a strategy guide. Either way, scroll down, and you'll get what you need. What is Quordle?Quordle is a five-letter word guessing game similar to Wordle, except each guess applies letters to four words at the same time. You get nine guesses instead of six to correctly guess all four words. It looks like playing four Wordle games at the same time, and that is essentially what it is. But it's not nearly as intimidating as it sounds. Is Quordle harder than Wordle?Yes, though not diabolically so. Where did Quordle come from?Amid the Wordle boom of late 2021 and early 2022, when everyone was learning to love free, in-browser, once-a-day word guessing games, creator Freddie Meyer says he took inspiration from one of the first big Wordle variations, Dordle — the one where you essentially play two Wordles at once. He took things up a notch, and released Quordle on January 30. Meyer's creation was covered in The Guardian six days later, and now, according to Meyer, it attracts millions of daily users. Today, Meyer earns modest revenue from Patreon, where dedicated Quordle fans can donate to keep their favorite puzzle game running. How is Quordle pronounced?“Kwordle.” It should rhyme with “Wordle,” and definitely should not be pronounced exactly like "curdle.” Is Quordle strategy different from Wordle?Yes and no. Your starting strategy should be the same as with Wordle. In fact, if you have a favorite Wordle opening word, there’s no reason to change that here. We suggest something rich in vowels, featuring common letters like C, R, and N. But you do you. After your first guess, however, you’ll notice things getting out of control if you play Quordle exactly like Wordle. What should I do in Quordle that I don’t do in Wordle?Solving a Wordle puzzle can famously come down to a series of single letter-change variations. If you’ve narrowed it down to “-IGHT,” you could guess “MIGHT” “NIGHT” “LIGHT” and “SIGHT” and one of those will probably be the solution — though this is also a famous way to end up losing in Wordle, particularly if you play on “hard mode.” In Quordle, however, this sort of single-letter winnowing is a deadly trap, and it hints at the important strategic difference between Wordle and Quordle: In Quordle, you can't afford to waste guesses unless you're eliminating as many letters as possible at all times. Guessing a completely random word that you already know isn't the solution, just to eliminate three or four possible letters you haven’t tried yet, is thought of as a desperate, latch-ditch move in Wordle. In Quordle, however, it's a normal part of the player's strategic toolset. Is there a way to get the answer faster?In my experience Quordle can be a slow game, sometimes dragging out longer than it would take to play Wordle four times. But a sort of blunt-force guessing approach can speed things up. The following strategy also works with Wordle if you only want the solution, and don’t care about having the fewest possible guesses: Try starting with a series of words that puts all the vowels (including Y) on the board, along with some other common letters. We've had good luck with the three words: “NOTES,” “ACRID,” and “LUMPY.” YouTuber DougMansLand suggests four words: “CANOE,” “SKIRT,” “PLUMB,” and “FUDGY.” Most of the alphabet is now eliminated, and you’ll only have the ability to make one or two wrong guesses if you use this strategy. But in most cases you’ll have all the information you need to guess the remaining words without any wrong guesses. If strategy isn't helping, and you're still stumped, here are some hints: Are there any double or triple letters in today’s Quordle words?Two words have letters occurring twice. Are any rare letters being used in today’s Quordle like Q or Z?V. What do today’s Quordle words start with?B, R, D, and P. What are the answers for today’s Quordle?Are you sure you want to know? There’s still time to turn back. OK, you asked for it. The answers are: BOOTH ROAST DEUCE PROVE View the full article

It's Wednesday, which means there's a new Wordle puzzle for you figure out and new hints to help you solve it. The first tip to keep in mind: The New York Times recently added a new word list and updated the rules, so now plurals ending in S or ES will never be the solution. If you just want to find out today's answer, you can skip to the end of this article for November 23's Wordle solution revealed. If you'd prefer to puzzle it out yourself, keep reading for a few tips, tricks, and hints to guide you along the way. SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for November 22 Where did Wordle come from?Wordle was originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner. It quickly exploded in popularity, becoming a global phenomenon enjoyed by thousands of players around the world every day. Some Wordle fans even began creating alternate versions of the daily word puzzle game themselves, such as battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations such as Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. TikTok creators have even live streamed themselves playing Wordle, and the puzzle game eventually grew so big that the New York Times bought it earlier this year. What's the best Wordle starting word?There is no objectively best Wordle starting word, just the best one for you. However, if you find your joy in being strategic when taking on word puzzles, we have a few ideas to help you choose your opening move. One hot tip is to choose a word that has at least two different vowels in it. It wouldn't hurt to make sure it has a few common consonants as well, such as S, T, R, or N. What happened to the Wordle archive?The entire archive of past Wordles used to be available for you to access whenever you wished, like a giant wonderland of word puzzles. Unfortunately it has since been taken down, which was done at the request of the New York Times according to the website's creator. Nothing good ever lasts. SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Is Wordle getting harder?It may feel as though Wordle is getting harder, but we can assure you it isn't. However, if this news is more of a disappointment than a relief, Wordle does have a Hard Mode you can turn on if you want to up the difficulty. Why are there two different Wordle answers some days?Usually Wordle only has one correct solution per day. However, occasionally the puzzle game will accept two different solutions as right, spreading Wordle-related confusion in group chats everywhere. This is because the New York Times made changes to Wordle after acquiring it, swapping out some answers for new ones. The Times has since added its own updated word list, so this should happen even less frequently than before. To avoid any confusion, it's a good idea to refresh your browser before getting stuck into a new puzzle. Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:Today's puzzle solution is a compelling internal urge, as well as an activity many commuters do every day. Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?No double ups today, only original letters! Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter D, as in "DOMINO" by Stray Kids. What's the answer to Wordle today?It's finally time to reveal today's Wordle answer, so lock in your final answers now. Drum roll please! The solution to Wordle #522 is... DRIVE. The word "drive" can refer to a strong internal desire to behave in a certain way, as well as the operation of a motor vehicle such as a car, bus, or truck. It's also the name of another Stray Kids song. Don't be disheartened if you didn't get it this time! There will be a new Wordle puzzle for you to try tomorrow, and we'll be back again with more tips and tricks to help you out. View the full article

If you’re thinking of gifting someone a robot vac this holiday, that’s a great idea. Who doesn’t want a robot to suck up their stray cereal bits and mop the floor so they can hang with friends? The hard part of giving a robot vac is choosing the right one — but we’re here to help. You may have heard of ECOVACS all-in-one DEEBOTs, but not all DEEBOTs are created equal. While most feature automatic dustbin emptying and a self-cleaning mop, some have an AI voice assistant, built-in camera, and even air fresheners. Check out this roundup of deals and really clean up when it comes to nailing your holiday list this year. For design-savvy dads This slick robot vacuum and mop combo looks super techy and is a shoe-in for dads with high expectations. The OMNI station offers a self-cleaning, drying, and automatic water refill, making this truly hands-free. In addition to top-of-the-line features like YIKO voice assistant and AI-powered obstacle avoidance, it’s a smart pick for big families because it’ll get any floor clean enough for the baby to crawl on. Opens in a new tab Credit: ECOVACS ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 OMNI (opens in a new tab) Up to $550 off at AMAZON Get Deal (opens in a new tab) For outdoorsy typesIf you know someone who hits the trail every chance they get, this powerful hybrid is for them. Enjoy the convenience of a self-maintaining robot vacuum that auto-refills water so it’s ready for its next mopping job and can clean itself. In addition to 5,000Pa that will suck up every last grain of dirt and sand, the all-new OZMO Turbo mopping system slays when it comes to cleaning up dried mud and other stuff they drag in. Opens in a new tab Credit: ECOVACS ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 Turbo (opens in a new tab) Up to $500 off at AMAZON Get Deal (opens in a new tab) For fur-baby parentsIf your pal always has fur on their pants, do them a solid and gift them this sucker and mop combo. The ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 PLUS comes with an air freshener so your home always smells clean. The powerful 5,000Pa gets up all that pesky dander, the turbo mop cleans muddy paw prints, and a built-in camera with voice communication lets them monitor their pup—and tell them to get off the sofa. Opens in a new tab Credit: ECOVACS ECOVACS DEEBOT X1 PLUS (opens in a new tab) Up to $350 off, EXCLUSIVE DEEBOT X1 PLUS Bundle at COSTCO Get Deal (opens in a new tab) For busy couples This vacuum and mop hybrid is perfect for couples who bicker about whose turn it is to clean. The auto-emptying station is super compact, a bonus for small spaces, and the oscillating mopping system gets hard floors all clean and smooth for couples yoga. The built-in air freshener is a nice perk, too. Opens in a new tab Credit: ECOVACS ECOVACS DEEBOT T10 PLUS (opens in a new tab) Up to $300 off at BEST BUY Get Deal (opens in a new tab) For fuss-free momsNot only does this hybrid rule when it comes to vacuuming and mopping, but it also empties its own dustbin, whose mom wouldn’t want that? The 2,300Pa suction and OZMO rotating mopping system gets floors mom-approved clean and it’s smart-home compatible, so she can tell it what to do. Opens in a new tab Credit: ECOVACS ECOVACS DEEBOT N8 Pro+ (opens in a new tab) Up to $300 off at AMAZON Get Deal (opens in a new tab) For your on-the-go partnerIf you hesitate to take off your sneakers at your partner’s place, this vacuum and mopping hybrid is a game-changer. Its 2,300Pa suction and compact design make it a great intro robot vac for small spaces, and the whole hands-free cleaning setup will give them sparkling floors with zero effort. Opens in a new tab Credit: ECOVACS ECOVACS DEEBOT N8+ (opens in a new tab) Up to $300 at WALMART Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

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Amazon now owns iRobot, so we're expecting some sweet Amazon Roomba deals this Black Friday. Here are our top picks as of Nov. 22: OUR TOP PICK: The iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ is the first Roomba with a mop on board, on sale for the first time — $899 $1,099.99 (save $200.99) BEST CHEAP ROOMBA DEAL: The iRobot Roomba 694 is the best non-discontinued budget Roomba — $179 $274 (save $95) BEST REFURBISHED ROOMBA: The iRobot Roomba i7+ (renewed) maps rooms and is $150 cheaper than buying brand-new — $349.99 $556.99 (save $206.70) Roombas actually aren't hard to find on sale — but finding almost every model on sale at the same time is the rare part. If you were teetering between two models and leaning toward the less-advanced model based on price, Black Friday Roomba sales might be able to get you the better one in a better price range. Amazon is one of many retailers (Best Buy, Walmart, and Target being the other big ones) to have Roomba deals, and aside from some retailer-exclusive models (like the Roomba i1+ at Walmart), it's unlikely for any Roomba deal to only be available at one place. However, if any retailer is going to have the most reliable Roomba stock, we'd guess Amazon since 2022 marks the first Black Friday post-Amazon-iRobot acquisition. SEE ALSO: Black Friday is already here as far as these early deals are concerned: Save big on robot vacuums and more Shop the Roombas on sale at Amazon heading into Black Friday below, and check out our list of all other Black Friday robot vacuum deals. Any new deals will be marked with a , and any Roombas marked with a are at their lowest prices ever at Amazon. A fire emoji doesn't mean that the BF sale price (or stock in general) can't disappear between now and Black Friday, so if you see the flames, snag it while you can. Our top pick Opens in a new tab Credit: iRobot Our pick: iRobot Roomba Combo j7+ (opens in a new tab) $899 (save $200.99) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itThe first Roomba with a mop on board was a huge deal when it was announced. It's an even bigger deal that it's on sale less than two months after launching in late Sept. 2022. Now under $900 instead of over $1,000, the Combo j7+ uses the same PrecisionNavigation camera as the regular j7+ to recognize and avoid particularly-problematic obstacles like pet waste and phone chargers. When the Combo j7+ notices carpet, it stops scrubbing and lifts the mop completely over the vacuum itself. When cleaning is complete, the Combo j7+ empties itself. More Amazon Roomba dealsiRobot Roomba 694 — $179 $274 (save $95) iRobot Roomba i3 — $229 $349.99 (save $120.99) iRobot Roomba i3+ — $344.99 $549.99 (save $205) iRobot Roomba j7 — $349 $599.99 (save $250.99) iRobot Roomba i7+ (renewed) — $349.99 $556.99 (save $206.70) iRobot Roomba j7+ — $599 $799.99 (save $200.99) iRobot Roomba s9+ — $859.99 $999.99 (save $140) iRobot Roomba s9+ and Braava Jet m6 bundle — $1,149 $1,599.99 (save $450.99) More Black Friday robot vacuum deals Samsung Jet Bot Robot Vacuum (Opens in a new window) — $249.99 (List Price $599) Shark AI RV2002 LiDar Mapping Robot Vacuum (Opens in a new window) — $169.00 (List Price $399) Roborock E5 2500Pa Robot Vacuum & Mop (Opens in a new window) — $199.99 (List Price $359.99) iRobot Roomba j7 Wi-Fi Robot Vacuum Cleaner (Opens in a new window) — $349.00 (List Price $599.99) Anker eufy RoboVac G32 Pro Home Mapping Robot Vacuum (Opens in a new window) — $119.00 iRobot Roomba j7+ (7550) Pet Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum (Opens in a new window) — $599.00 (List Price $799.99) iRobot Roomba i3 Evo Wi-Fi Robot Vacuum (Opens in a new window) — $229.00 (List Price $349.99) iRobot Roomba i1+ Wi-Fi Self-Empty Robot Vacuum (Opens in a new window) — $288.00 (List Price $529.99) Eufy RoboVac X8 Robot Vacuum With iPath Laser Navigation (Opens in a new window) — $349.99 (List Price $499.99) iRobot Roomba i7+ 7550 Wi-Fi Self-Emptying Robot Vacuum (Opens in a new window) — $499.99 (List Price $899.99) View the full article

As of Nov. 22, Amazon is offering Black Friday deals on select Shark vacuums. Here are some of our top picks: OUR TOP PICK: The Shark IZ363HT Anti-Allergen Pet Power works for up to 50 minutes and is great for pet owners. — $229.99 $349.99 (save 34%) BEST BUDGET DEAL: The Shark ION Robot Vacuum AV753 has up to 120 minutes of runtime and works with Alexa. — 149.99. $229.99 (save 35%). BEST UPRIGHT VACUUM: The Shark ZU503AMZ Navigator includes a HEPA filter and self-cleaning brush roll. — $169.99 $229.99 (save 26%) BEST FOR PRIME MEMBERS: The Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum has a 60-day capacity and is bagless. — $299.00 $599.99 (save 50%) The holidays are a prime time for gatherings, delicious food, and Black Friday deals. Once again, Amazon's deals don't disappoint and include Shark vacuums that will help make cleaning easier. The retailer is offering discounts of up to 50% off the Shark AV2511AE AI Robot, and offers two models for under $200 — the Shark ION Robot Vacuum and the Shark ZU503AMZ Navigator. Check out these Amazon Black Friday deals before they're gone: Opens in a new tab Credit: Shark Shark IZ363HT Anti-Allergen Pet Power Cordless Stick Vacuum (opens in a new tab) Save $120 on Amazon Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we love itIf you're a parent to at least one pet, the Shark IZ363HT Anti-Allergen Pet Power is cordless and easy to maneuver around a variety of crevices and corners. It also includes accessories such as a brush roll, powerfins, and pet multi-tool that help you get into every nook and cranny of your home and upholstered furniture. It can also convert into a handheld vacuum so you can tidy up your car and other areas above the ground. This deal includes free shipping for Amazon prime members. Its sale price of $229.99 represents 34% off. Opens in a new tab Credit: Shark Shark ION Robot Vacuum AV753 (opens in a new tab) Save $80 on Amazon Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like it:Robot vacuums let you live your life while your house gets cleaned, saving you time and effort. The Shark ION Robot Vacuum AV753 is one of the most affordable robot vacuums yet. Not only does it clean multiple surfaces, but it also works with Alexa and can vacuum for up to 120 minutes. Its three brushes (side, channel, and multisurface) work together to clean more efficiently. At $149.99 (35% off), it's sure to make budget-conscious shoppers happy. Opens in a new tab Credit: Shark Shark ZU503AMZ Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum (opens in a new tab) Save $60 on Amazon (and get free shipping) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like it: Don't be intimidated by the cord on the Shark ZU503AMZ Navigator. It provides great performance without the time constraints of cordless or robot models and still helps you clean even the trickiest areas. Equipped with a HEPA filter, a lift-away feature that helps you clean furniture and tricky corners, and swivel steering, this is a versatile vacuum — and it's only $169.99. With a discount of 26% and free delivery for Amazon Prime members, it's bound to go fast. Opens in a new tab Credit: Shark Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum (opens in a new tab) Save $300 on Amazon (and get free shipping) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like it:The Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum may have the steepest price of all the models in this list, but it also has the biggest discount. With a bagless dirt compartment and self-emptying capacity, dirt will be off your radar for up to 60 days. Battery life can last up to 120 minutes. Live in a big house? The Shark AI recharges itself and then goes back to where it left off. At $299, the Shark AI Robot is 50% off its usual price. Prime Members get free delivery and returns on this luxurious robot vacuum. Want Dyson instead? Check out these deals: Dyson V7 Motorhead Cordless Vacuum Cleaner (Refurbished) (Opens in a new window) — $365.00 (List Price $399.99) Dyson TP02 Pure Cool Link Smart Tower Air Purifier and Fan (Opens in a new window) — $299.99 (List Price $499.99) Dyson Ball Animal 2 Upright Vacuum Cleaner (Opens in a new window) — $399.99 (List Price $499.99) Dyson V10 Absolute Cordless Vacuum (Copper) (Opens in a new window) — $399.99 (List Price $599.99) Dyson V10 Absolute Cordless Vacuum (Opens in a new window) — $449.99 (List Price $549.99) Dyson TP09 HEPA Air Purifier Cool Tower Fan (Opens in a new window) — $499.99 (List Price $669.99) Dyson V15 Detect Vacuum (Iron) (Opens in a new window) — $649.99 (List Price $749.99) Dyson V10 Animal Cordless Vacuum (Opens in a new window) — $399.99 (List Price $549.99) Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum (Silver) (Opens in a new window) — $349.99 (List Price $499.99) Dyson TP7A HEPA Purifier Cool Autoreact Fan (Opens in a new window) — $349.99 (List Price $549.99) Dyson BP01 Pure Cool Me Air Purifier Fan (Refurbished) (Opens in a new window) — $199.99 (List Price $349.99) View the full article

Ring in the new year by upping your productivity with a new Chromebook. Shop the best Black Friday Chromebook deals at Best Buy, available as of Nov. 22: OUR TOP PICK: The Asus 2-in-1 Touchscreen Chromebook (Intel Core M3-8100Y, 8GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) is the perfect midrange laptop for getting things done or entertainment on the go — $179 $379 (save $200) BUDGET PICK: The Lenovo Chromebook 3 (Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) is great for homework, browsing, and more for the lowest price we've seen outside of Walmart — $79 $139 (save $60) BEST DESKTOP REPLACEMENT: The HP 2-in-1 Touchscreen Chromebook (Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) can do it all and then some, making it a great candidate for replacing clunky desktop PCs — $399 $699 (save $300) Looking for a sale on one of the best Chromebooks to round out your home office? Or maybe you want to send the kids back to school armed with a reliable way to tackle their assignments? Whatever the case, Best Buy has a Chromebook laptop to fit your needs this Black Friday. This year, the retailer has several brands on sale at steep discounts, from Lenovo to Asus, at seemingly every price point. There's even a $79 Chromebook on offer, the likes of which we haven't seen outside of Walmart to date. Plus, most of the units on sale come with free 3-month trials of YouTube Premium and 6 months of security software. These laptops will likely go fast at these prices, so read on for more details and shop our picks before they disappear. OUR TOP PICK Opens in a new tab Credit: Best Buy Our pick: Asus 2-in-1 Touchscreen Chromebook (Intel Core M3-8100Y, 8GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) (opens in a new tab) $179 at Best Buy (save $200) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we love itThis 14-inch Chromebook delivers the best of both worlds for those on a budget, but still looking for a premium experience. Use it as a full-size laptop or flip it over to take it on the go as a tablet. It comes packed with 8GB of RAM to juggle multiple apps and programs, and with a full HD 1920 x 1080 touchscreen, it's perfect for work or play. Best of all, it's just over 3 lbs and less than an inch thick, making it a win in terms of portability. At the end of the day, you're getting more savings than Best Buy has to offer here, too: this Chromebook is $53 cheaper there than Amazon's current price. BUDGET PICK Opens in a new tab Credit: Best Buy Our pick: Lenovo Chromebook 3 (Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) (opens in a new tab) $79 at Best Buy (save $60) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we love itIf simplicity's what you're after, you'll find it with this 11-inch Lenovo Chromebook. At $60 off, it's just $79, marking the first time we've seen a Chromebook at this price outside of retailers like Walmart. It's a reliable pick for students, or anyone looking for a lightweight and sturdy laptop to go online, check email, and enjoy their favorite shows. It weighs less than 3 pounds and is less than an inch thick, and comes with a built-in media reader so you can store important assignments or other documents and transport them as necessary. For the price, you won't find a better Chromebook multitasker. BEST DESKTOP REPLACEMENT Opens in a new tab Credit: Best Buy Our pick: HP 2-in-1 Touchscreen Chromebook (Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) (opens in a new tab) $399 at Best Buy (save $300) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we love itLooking for a way to slim down your home office? This full-featured Chromebook might just be the ticket. Slide that heavy PC case to the side and put this HP 2-in-1 laptop into place, then pick it up and take it with you when work takes you elsewhere. Its large 14-inch screen gives you plenty of real estate to work with, and 128GB of SSD storage means better performance when it comes to managing your files. It also comes with a fingerprint reader to keep your laptop secure as well as an HD webcam with camera privacy switch to keep prying eyes out of your home. It's got everything you need to elevate your work-from-home experience, or to gift your exceptional student so they can get things done. View the full article

When I first made an account on Mastodon, Twitter’s supposed successor, I had a lot of questions. Does it scratch the Twitter itch? What server do I join? How does the whole server thing work? After spending some time on Mastodon and learning more about decentralized platforms in general, I've got the hang of it. But Mastodon's resource center is pretty technical and didn't help much in explaining what new users might be wondering about. I've done the legwork of answering your burning questions about how Mastodon works, so that you can be spared from the anxiety of signing up for a new social media app. Read on for an FAQ breakdown. WTF is Mastodon?Mastodon is a heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia that— oh wait, that's the wrong Mastodon. Mastodon is a social media app that’s been around since 2016. It’s powered by a network of independent servers all around the world. The network is called the "Fediverse," from the term "federated social media," which is the official term for a platform that is decentralized or not controlled by a single private server. SEE ALSO: Is Mastodon the emerging alternative to Twitter? Of all the Twitter alternatives in recent conversation since the Elon Musk takeover, Mastodon has emerged as the next best thing. Mastodon is very similar to Twitter in that they're both microblogging platforms. You can publish short posts, and they go into a central feed where you can read other people's posts. You can also "star" (like), "boost" (retweet), and share posts, and follow other people. Unlike Twitter, and basically every other popular social media platform, Mastodon's self-governed approach is to give users autonomy and decision-making power over how the platform functions. Any person or organization can make a server. Much like subreddits, servers are moderated by volunteers and have their own rules and protocols. But people are also signing up because, for now, it seems to be a less-toxic version of Twitter, which let's be honest, was already a cesspool before Musk bought it. Important difference: There is no, I repeat, no verification system. OK… so how do I sign up for Mastodon?Create an account by going to the Mastodon website on a desktop or downloading the app on iOS or Android. Immediately, you'll be asked to select a server to sign up with. This is where it gets a little confusing, so stay with me. The first step is choosing your server, but it's not as intimidating as it seems. Credit: Mastodon On this next page, Mastodon gives you a list of servers to choose from. They're basically affinity groups you can join based on your interests. Servers range from disable.social, for people who are chronically ill, mentally ill, and/or disabled, to mastodon.lol for members of the LGBTQ+ community, to newsie.social for journalists. Does that mean I can only interact with people on my Mastodon server?Nope! All servers interact with each other behind the scenes. The only noticeable difference is that people have different servers at the end of their account addresses. How do I sign up for a server?The signup page features a list of servers that have been approved for complying with Mastodon's policies. But there are many other servers out there. Submissions to be featured on the page are reviewed manually, and there's probably a backlog of approvable servers out there, so don't feel like you need to stick to this list. Choose from the list of Mastodon-approved servers. Credit: Mastodon What if I don't know what server to choose?There are also general servers like mastodon.social. But ultimately, it doesn't really matter because all servers interact with each other. Joining a particular server doesn't mean you're restricted from seeing certain content. It just means that is the specific server that's supporting and moderating your account (which we’ll talk about more in depth later). You can also set up your own server, it's a more advanced process that requires some knowledge of serving hosting and money to support it. There's no one server that's better than another server. Actually, as fedi.tips points out, joining a large server might be worse because "there’s a much smaller staff-to-user ratio." You can also transfer your account to another server. There's a growing list of resources for finding the right server. Mastodon has its own search tool for finding servers, aka, instances by keyword, and there's also a list on fediverse.party, coxy.co, and a quiz tool on instances.social. Also, you don't need to create an account to view a server, which is useful for helping you decide. Search for servers (instances) by URL, name, or description. Credit: Mastodon How do I start posting?Now that you've found the server you want to join, sign up by creating an account through that server's website. Clicking on "Apply for an account" or "Create account" of the featured servers on the website will redirect you to that server's site. Or you can navigate directly to it if you know the server name. Follow the directions on the site to create an account. mastodon.world is a general purpose server that's accepting registrations. Credit: Mastodon / Mastodon/world If you're using Mastodon on a desktop, on the right sidebar, you can filter timelines by "Home," which shows chronological posts from people and hashtags you follow, "Local," posts from people within your server, and "Federated," which shows recent posts from servers that your server knows about. Filter what content you want to see in your timeline. Credit: Mastodon / journa.host On the left sidebar, you'll see a text box for writing and publishing posts. You can search for people and hashtags to follow right above the text box. But there are several tools out there that have done the following legwork for you. Trunk and fedi.directory have a list of notable people to follow organized by theme, and Debirdify and Fedifinder find all the people you follow (or followed, RIP) on Twitter and show you their Mastodon account if they have one. Start posting here. Credit: Mastodon / journa.host Is Mastodon safe for all users? The problem with Mastodon being decentralized is that every server has its own set of rules, which makes content moderation subjective to the admins of that server. Mastodon's "Server Covenant" says it only links to servers that have "active moderation against racism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia," but how that is interpreted and moderated ultimately comes down to the server. This means your experience interacting on the platform will differ depending on which server you choose because they don’t all share the same codes of conduct. In fact, people of color have reported instances of hate speech on the app. And posts talking about racism and larger systemic issues have been falsely interpreted as violating rules of conduct. Some users have also reported being asked to add content warnings to posts about social justice movements. In an interview with Time, Mastodon Founder Eugen Rochko says if hateful people do set up a server, Mastodon puts the power to deal with hateful content in the hands of its users. "I guess you could call it the democratic process, the hateful server can get ostracized or can get split off into basically, a little echo chamber, which is, I guess, no better or worse than them being in some other echo chamber." Earlier this week, journa.host, the server I joined, faced accusations of transphobia for suspending the account of trans journalist Parker Molloy for violation of the server's rules. In a Mastodon thread post, Molloy acknowledged that amid a heated exchange they broke the community's guidelines and "lashed out" at another user and the journa.host mods. Once their account was reinstated, Molloy asked people to "give [the server mods] a bit of time, to judge them on their actions moving forward rather than actions of the past." SEE ALSO: If Mastodon wants to replace Twitter, we'll have to ruin it first Clearly, Mastodon is not immune to content moderation issues that plague all social media platforms. However, Mastodon might be more equipped to resolve such issues. In the same thread post, Molloy said they'd spent an hour talking with Adam Davidson, one of the moderators of journa.host. "It was a very good, very productive conversation that I'm very glad to have had." Is Mastodon a worthy successor to Twitter?Yes and no. Mastodon is by no means a panacea for toxic Twitter. Social media inherently reflects all aspects of our society; the good, the bad, and the ugly. Social media changes when society changes. But unlike Twitter, which is about as impersonal as you can get, the resolution between Molloy and Davidson was human and civil. Would that have happened if this conflict unfolded on Twitter with thousands of others potentially inserting themselves into the conversation? Personally, using the platform feels more personal, and that's a good thing. The success or failure of a server lies in the hands of its community, and it's a comfort to know that the stakes are the same for its moderators. That being said, most people joined Mastodon as a reaction to the Twitter fallout, so it feels a little bit like an anti-Twitter echo chamber of users on their best behavior. Maybe it's because I've seen the rise and fall of too many social media apps, but it feels too good to last. Mashable's Christianna Silva has a similar take. "It's only enjoyable if you've forgotten the rise or slow, stuttering fall of every other social media platform in the last few decades." Will we ruin Mastodon like we ruined Twitter? Only time will tell. View the full article

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While pirated Hollywood blockbusters often score the big headlines, other industries have also been battling piracy over the years, sports organizations included. Research has shown that sports piracy is prevalent around the world, with more than half of all sports fans regularly using unauthorized services. Football, also known as soccer in some parts of the world, is particularly problematic. According to a report published by Synamedia last year, football is the number one gateway sport that turns fans of other sports, including Camel racing aficionados, into streaming pirates. With the FIFA World Cup now underway in Qatar, this finding will be of great concern to sports rightsholders. The world’s largest sports tournament will draw billions of visitors from around the globe, including a large chunk tuning in via piracy sites. FIFA World Cup Takedowns In anticipation, some key copyright holders have taken action. In Canada, for example, the Federal Court issued a piracy-blocking order that requires local ISPs to prevent subscribers from accessing pirated FIFA World Cup streams. Anti-Piracy coalition ACE is also aware of the threat. With sports broadcaster beIN now among its ranks, tackling live sports streaming has become one of the group’s priorities. And for the World Cup, everyone is on high alert. Earlier this month ACE announced the shutdown of a major sports piracy ring in Latin America, targeting domains such as futbollibre.net and televisionlibre.net. A few days ago, its efforts shifted to Africa and the Middle East, taking down livekoora.online and yalla-shoot-new.tv. These names may not be very popular in the West but they attracted millions of visitors in some countries. Livekoora, for example, had more than 17 million visits last month, with most traffic coming from Morocco and Algeria. Settle and Shut Down ACE is usually very conservative when it comes to sharing details on these enforcement efforts. However, the group confirmed to TorrentFreak that livekoora.online and yalla-shoot-new.tv were operated by the same person, a Moroccan resident. The alleged operator was tracked down by ACE and agreed to a settlement deal. As part of this confidential agreement, the domain names were signed over to ACE. “The sites were shut down via a confidential settlement that includes the transfer to ACE of the domain names connected to the illegal streaming services,” an ACE spokesperson informs TorrentFreak. “ACE relies on its vast network of investigators and various legal tools such as subpoenas to identify and track persons of interest behind mass-scale piracy operations globally. The person has cooperated, and details of the settlement remain confidential.” Indeed, those who access the two sports streaming sites today see an ACE banner, informing them that the site is no longer available due to copyright infringement. We Will Find You! The anti-piracy group has reported quite a few of these shutdowns over the past several months but none reference any type of damages payment. While it’s certainly possible that settlements contain a financial component, we get the impression that shutting down sites is the main priority. These actions are then reported publicly to deter other site operators and to prevent aspiring sports pirates from joining the game. This is also stressed in a comment from ACE head Jan Van Voorn on the recent action. “Working with our member, beIN SPORTS, we have sent a clear message to piracy operators around the world, including anyone planning to steal content from the upcoming World Cup games, that we will find you and shut you down,” Van Voorn said. More Problems It’s too early to tell if this strategy will pay off, but right now opportunities for new ACE operations are in abundant supply. While two major sites were closed recently, dozens of others with similar names such as live-kooora, kooora4lives, and yalla-shoot, remain readily accessible. ACE is aware of this, of course, and informs us that this certainly isn’t their last enforcement action. “This action, while important, is not the end of our planned live enforcement activities in the region. We will continue to take actions either civilly or criminally via our law enforcement partners,” a spokesperson says. Notorious sports streaming sites are not the only problem. Beyond the ACE efforts, rightsholders also have to deal with FIFA World Cup piracy on legitimate social media platforms such as Twitter. When we looked at the most recent copyright takedown requests received by Twitter, a large percentage relate to the World Cup. These takedowns are not just limited to live streams but also target short highlights, and even six second clips of a cheering audience. From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. View the full article

On the day Elon Musk took over Twitter, he made a proclamation. "Twitter will be forming a content moderation council with widely diverse viewpoints," Musk tweeted. "No major content decisions or account reinstatements will happen before that council convenes." Well, it turns out that's been thrown out the window. No council has been formed or convened, yet Musk has authorized the reinstatement of a number of formerly banned or suspended Twitter accounts. Mashable has compiled a list of the most notable accounts which have been unbanned. All of these accounts, with the exception of one, belong to right-wing figures. Donald TrumpHands down, the most prominent account that has been reinstated is former President Donald Trump's @realDonaldTrump. Trump was officially banned from the platform on Jan. 8 2021, following the events of Jan. 6, in which a pro-Trump mob stormed the Capitol building in an attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. Twitter said it was "permanently suspending" Trump at the time due to his using the platform to incite violence. On Nov. 18, Musk shared a tweet noting that he had unsuspended a few individuals but had announced that the "Trump decision has not yet been made." Later that same night, Musk launched a Twitter poll asking if Trump should be reinstated. More than 15 million Twitter accounts voted in the poll, which ended with 51.8 percent voting in favor of reinstating Trump's account. While Musk has acted as if the users made the decision, he had previously shared back in May, right after signing the initial deal to acquire Twitter, that he planned to unban Trump. “I do think that it was not correct to ban Donald Trump," Musk said while speaking at the Financial Times' Future of the Car conference. "I would reverse the permaban." Just days later, Musk echoed his statement again on Twitter. "I still think Trump should be restored to Twitter," he tweeted. Trump has yet to tweet since his account has been reinstated. The former president previously stated that he would not be tweeting even if he was unsuspended, as he now has his own social media platform, Truth Social, which he wants to promote. The Babylon BeeOne of the first accounts Musk reinstated was The Babylon Bee, a "conservative humor" website attempting to emulate The Onion. The Babylon Bee was actually not banned or permanently suspended from Twitter. The website's account was temporarily suspended in March. Twitter simply required that The Babylon Bee delete a tweet that broke its content policies. They had refused to delete the tweet, so the account remained suspended. The tweet in question purposefully misgendered United States assistant secretary for health Rachel Levine. Musk did not require that The Babylon Bee delete the tweet before reinstating their account. Elon Musk's actions here are not so surprising. The billionaire's private text messages were released earlier this year as part of a lawsuit Twitter filed against Musk when he wanted to back out of the acquisition. In a text message conversation from March, Musk's ex-wife, actress Talulah Riley, shared her dissatisfaction with The Babylon Bee's suspension on Twitter. "The Babylon Bee…suspension is crazy," Riley complained. "Can you buy Twitter and then delete it, please!?" "Maybe buy it and change it to properly support free speech," Musk replied. According to Twitter employees, when Musk took over in late October, one of his priorities was reinstating Babylon Bee's account. Jordan PetersonCanadian media personality Jordan Peterson is another individual who Musk reinstated early on in his tenure as "Chief Twit." Peterson's account was reactivated alongside Babylon Bee's on Nov. 18. Peterson, who also hosts a show on the right-wing media outlet Daily Wire, was originally suspended in June for misgendering actor Elliot Page. Peterson also purposefully deadnamed the actor, referring to Page by his previous name. SEE ALSO: 'Chief Twit' Elon Musk's first act: Personal customer support for right-wing trolls As with the Babylon Bee, Twitter at the time had required that Jordan Peterson delete the tweet in order to reactivate his account. Peterson refused, claiming he would "rather die" than delete the tweet. In August, Peterson relented and deleted the tweet. However, once his account was unsuspended, Peterson immediately posted a screenshot of his deleted tweet about Page, resulting in yet another suspension. Peterson is now back on Twitter, demanding that Elon Musk take action against users who post on Twitter anonymously. Kathy GriffinOne of these things is not like the others. Unlike the other reinstated accounts, comedian Kathy Griffin was the only one originally suspended from Twitter while Elon Musk was in charge. She's also the only one who is not a right-wing media figure. Griffin was suspended on Nov. 6 for impersonating Musk on the platform. A number of celebrities and other prominent Twitter users had changed their accounts in protest of Musk's changes to its Twitter Blue subscription feature, which now allows anyone to purchase a blue verification check mark badge for $8 per month. In order to demonstrate how fake accounts sporting the verified badge will provide harm to users on the platform, Twitter power users began parodying Elon Musk. Griffin was one of those who changed her Twitter name and avatar to mirror Elon Musk's Twitter account. She was banned shortly after. It's unclear why Musk decided to reinstate Kathy Griffin's account. Other notable users who impersonated Musk, such as Ethan Klein of H3H3, remain suspended. Griffin, however, shared that she will not be coming back to Twitter. Kathy Griffin says she won't be returning to Twitter. Credit: Mashable Screenshot "Dear Space Karen," Griffin said, referring to Musk, on her account at the social media platform Mastodon. "No thanks." Andrew TateFormer kickboxer-turned-internet-entrepreneur influencer Andrew Tate made headlines earlier this year after nearly every major platform banned him for breaking their hate policies with his misogynistic content. Twitter actually banned Tate long before Facebook and YouTube grabbed the headlines. Tate was banned on Twitter back in 2017 when he said rape victims "bear some responsibility" in response to the #MeToo movement at the time. Tate was quietly reinstated under Musk's Twitter over the weekend. He's already thanked the new Twitter boss for unbanning his account and has already started promoting his next internet marketing scheme. Marjorie Taylor GreeneRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) was already on Twitter thanks to her official account as a U.S. Congressperson. However, her personal account, @mtgreenee, was permanently suspended earlier this year for consistently spreading misinformation about COVID-19. However, on Monday, Rep. Greene's personal account was reactivated. Various other right-wing figuresBy now, you may be noticing a pattern here. Aside from Kathy Griffin, every account here was suspended for breaking Twitter's policies about hate speech or misinformation. And every one of them are figures and influencers in right-wing politics. Other accounts that have been reinstated over the past week include: Project Veritas, a conservative group run by James O'Keefe. The account was originally suspended for repeatedly violating Twitter's policies on publishing private information. James Lindsay, known as @ConceptualJames on Twitter, a right-wing media figure who repeatedly and baselessly called individuals in the LGBTQ community "groomers" Sargon of Akkad, a right-wing YouTuber who was suspended from multiple social media platforms, including Twitter, after talking about raping a British Member of Parliament Meghan Murphy, an anti-trans pundit who was banned from Twitter in 2018. Murphy later sued Twitter in order to regain access to her account. She lost. Murphy's account was reactivated Sunday night. In a reply to another Twitter user, Murphy said a friend helped get her account restored. Podcaster Joe Rogan later tweeted at his "friend" Murphy, welcoming her back to the platform. While Kanye West, who was suspended from Twitter in October for making antisemitic remarks, has started tweeting again, it should be noted that his suspension was temporary and his account was reinstated before Elon Musk took over. Although, Musk did welcome him back to the platform when West started tweeting again. View the full article

It’s no secret that skincare is trending right now, and a quick glance at social media proves it. Celebrities and influencers alike have hopped on the “skincare as self-care” train, and the resulting swarm of must-have products can be overwhelming to say the least. From the best Korean beauty products to the latest skincare gadgets, there’s a lot to choose from. However, while skincare has (thankfully) come a long way from scrubbing your skin off with microbeads, it hasn’t gotten any easier to decide if a product is nothing but hype or a true holy grail. Enter SolaWave’s advanced skincare wand with red light therapy. Touted as a science-backed, four-in-one skincare tool, this tiny wand is on a mission to be the next must-have in your medicine cabinet. So how does it work? As a novice skincare enthusiast, I was definitely intrigued by the SolaWave the first time I saw it on social media. It was cheaper than many of the skincare devices I’d seen in the past, and — with celebrities like Doja Cat, Vanessa Hudgens, and Reese Witherspoon reportedly loving the device — I immediately wanted to know more. The company’s website explains that the tiny device combines four different skincare technologies — red light therapy, microcurrents, facial massage, and therapeutic heat — to provide what the company describes as the “ultimate at-home spa facial.” SEE ALSO: Shop SolaWave's BOGO free Black Friday deal I’d heard about all of these techniques in the past. Red light therapy, for example, is touted as a way to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, scars, redness, acne, and more. And microcurrent facials? I’ve heard some people swear that zapping a low-level electrical current through your skin is better than botox. However, while none of these technologies are new — and the science behind them definitely shows promise — I also have a healthy dose of skepticism around whether or not a tiny pen-sized wand can deliver the same results as professional-grade equipment. I was skeptical that the skincare benefits SolaWave promises could pack into such a tiny device. Credit: RJ Andersen / Mashable I put it to the testStraight out of the box, I was surprised at how tiny the SolaWave was in my hand. Just over the size of a pen with a convenient swivel head, the tiny device uses “smart-touch activation” meaning it turns on and off when the ceramic head comes into contact with your skin. After charging the device according to the instructions in the package, it was time to get to work. While the SolaWave turns on immediately when it comes into contact with your skin, the company explains that it works best on hydrated skin. Rather than fuss around with finding the right product, I opted to stick with their recommended Renew Complex Activating Serum. With ingredients like blue tansy oil, hyaluronic acid, and Aloe vera, the serum is designed to help evenly distribute the microcurrent therapy across your skin, so I washed and dried my face, applied a thin layer of the serum, and got started. How does it feel? I’m not going to lie, the first few seconds of swiping the SolaWave wand across my skin felt odd. I was expecting a stronger sensation due to the microcurrent, but it felt like a gentle tingling sensation spreading out from the smooth ceramic head of the device. The device felt warm against my skin — it gradually increased in temperature the longer I used it — without being hot or uncomfortable. I started using the wand at the base of my neck, following the instructions in the package to glide it upward and outward as I gradually moved along each side of my face. During my first session, I started small — SolaWave recommends starting with a five-minute session, three to five times a week — and I found that I actually enjoyed the process. It was super relaxing to use the device on my face and neck, and it almost felt like the device was making it easier for my skin to absorb the products I was using, so my skin felt way more hydrated than normal. The SolaWave wand works best when paired with a serum with conductive ingredients. Credit: RJ Andersen / Mashable But does it actually work? Immediately after using the red light therapy wand, I was surprised to find that I noticed a slight improvement in my skin. It wasn’t dramatic or anything — if I hadn’t taken a selfie earlier that evening, I probably wouldn’t have noticed — but there was a visible reduction in puffiness around my eyes, cheeks, and jawline. Over the next two weeks, I diligently included the SolaWave in my skincare routine. I used it both morning and evening, typically right after washing my face and applying a toning essence and the Renew Complex serum, around five or six days a week. Eventually, I started extending my SolaWave sessions by a few minutes at a time — adding some focused attention to areas of my face that were holding tension, needed some extra de-puffing, or looked a little dehydrated — and I was surprised by how well it worked. By the end of my second week, my skin was definitely looking better: A few hormonal acne scars on my chin had faded, the redness in my cheeks went down, and I swore to my partner that a broken capillary on my cheek had completely disappeared. On days when my seasonal allergies had me waking up with puffy bags under my eyes, I was thrilled to discover that the SolaWave was a great way to quickly knock them out. While I didn’t notice a huge difference in fine lines or wrinkles (at 32, I only have a few fine lines on my face that are noticeable when I’m dehydrated) I was still shocked by how well the device worked. I used the red light wand, which is designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles, blemishes, and dark spots. But SolaWave also offers a blue light wand (meant to fight against breakouts, boosts the effects of serum topicals, and improve your skin's radiance) and a three-minute spot treatment device, which uses red and blue light to target acne-causing bacteria. Is it worth it? Honestly, I’ve got to say yes, the SolaWave is worth it. I’ve seen several at-home skincare devices, including red light therapy masks and microcurrent facial devices, that cost anywhere from $200 to $500. Compared to these, the SolaWave advanced skincare wand’s $149 price tag is a breeze. It’s still a little more expensive than the beauty devices you might see on the shelf at Target, but considering how well it worked, it’s definitely worth the splurge. If you want to save a few bucks, you can also swap out SolaWave’s Renew Complex serum with one of your own favorites. At $32 a bottle, it’s a little pricey compared to my favorite serums, and I didn’t notice much of a difference when I started experimenting with a few I already had on hand. Thankfully, the company’s website says it’s totally fine to swap in your own products — especially if they contain conductive ingredients to help make the most of the microcurrent technology — so you can try using it with products that you already know work well with your skin. If you’re still on the fence? I’d recommend following SolaWave on social media or checking out the website. The company frequently offers sales on its products, so you might be able to save a bit of money by snagging a discount code on the website. 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Adam Driver, Don Cheadle, and Greta Gerwig join forces in Netflix's White Noise, a whirling comedy-horror-drama blend with a trailer that will have you totally questioning your life. Based on the novel written by Don DeLillo, Noah Baumbach’s White Noise traces a modern blended family who is thrown into the midst of an apocalyptic disaster, testing their survival skills on the spot. While they manage to barely escape obstacles unscathed, the ragtag group never fails to remember that they’re a family first — which means bickering, joking, and always asking the world’s most pertinent questions. (Well? Do sheep have lashes, yes or no?!) The conflict-heavy trailer will have audiences on the edge of their seats as this unique family dynamic bounces hysterically from homes to lakes and chaotic sanctuaries. Making it out alive seems as likely as taking a gamble. Will this family’s combined love and persistence be enough? Or will they succumb to the growing number of die-ers in their state? White Noise debuts in select UK cinemas Dec. 2 and globally on Netflix Dec. 30. View the full article

UPDATE: Nov. 22, 2022, 12:40 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest Black Friday drone deals for 2022. Ready to take your social media to the next level, or just see things from a different point of view? These are the best Black Friday drone deals as of Nov. 22. BEST 4K DRONE DEAL: The immersive DJI FPV reaches speeds up to 87 miles per hour and shoots in 4K/60fps video with a 150-degree FOV. Its "Combo" bundle has never been this cheap before — $899 $1,299 (save $400) BEST BUDGET DRONE DEAL: The Holy Stone HS440 comes with a carrying case and two batteries for up to 40 minutes of flight time. It's also sitting at an all-time-low price — $74.99 $109.99 (save $35) with Amazon Prime coupon BEST KIDS DRONE DEAL: The well-reviewed Holy Stone HS190 is an adorable RC quadcopter that can auto-hover and do flips — $23.93 $32.99 (save $9.06) with Amazon Prime coupon Anyone who's shopped for a consumer-friendly drone before knows that DJI is the market's uncontested leader. They also know that it's oddly hard to find DJI drones on sale. (And if/when it happens, they still tend to skew expensive.) Even ahead of Black Friday 2022, we're only seeing one DJI model enjoying a discount across major retailers. SEE ALSO: It's playtime: LEGO sets, Magic Mixies, and more big 2022 toys are already at Black Friday prices If you're trying to score a good deal on a drone this holiday season (without completely blowing your budget), we recommend expanding your search to other brands like Contixo, Holy Stone, and Autel Robotics. Below, you'll find a running list of the best Black Friday deals on drones, from fancy 4K cameras suited for aerial photography to cheap kid-friendly RCs. Note: Any newly added or updated deals have been marked with a , while deals with a strikeout were either sold out or expired at the time of writing. 4K drone deals Opens in a new tab Credit: DJI Our pick: DJI FPV Combo (opens in a new tab) $899 at Amazon (save $400) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itIf you've got some wiggle room in your budget, the DJI FPV is a really cool drone for advanced users. It can shoot 4K/60fps video with a 150-degree FOV at up to 120 Mbps and reach a max speed of about 87 miles per hour, with up to 20 minutes of runtime and safety features like obstacle sensing that keep it safe during adventurous flights. It comes with goggles for a first-person flight experience (as opposed to just watching its footage from your phone), and can be paired with multiple goggles to share the flight with your friends in real time. The DJI FPV Combo (with the drone itself, goggles, a remote controller, batteries, a power adapter, and other accessories) retailed for $999 on Amazon last Black Friday, but this year it's on sale there for only $899. That's 31% off its $1,299 MSRP and its lowest price to date. (If it sells out there, check Best Buy: They had it in stock for $899.99 at the time of writing.) More Black Friday deals on 4K dronesHoly Stone HS175D Foldable GPS Drone with 4K UHD Camera — $135.99 $259.99 (save $124) Contixo F31 — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40) Holy Stone HS710 UHD 4K Camera Drone — $186.99 $279.99 (save $93) with Amazon Prime coupon Contixo F24 Pro — $199.99 $279.99 (save $80) Holy Stone HS360 Drone - GPS 2 Axis Gimbal 4K — $235.99 $249.99 (save $14) with coupon Holy Stone HS720 — $249.99 $279.99 (save $30) Holy Stone HS720G — $254.99 $299.99 (save $45) with Amazon Prime coupon Holy Stone HS700E 4K EIS Camera Drone — $254.99 $299.99 (save $45) with Amazon Prime coupon Holy Stone Drone HS600 — $288.99 $349.99 (save $61) Holy Stone HS720E Brushless Drone with 4K EIS Camera — $319.99 $339.99 (save $20) Autel Robotics EVO Nano+ Drone Standard Package — $499 $949 (save $450) Autel Robotics EVO Nano+ Drone Premium Bundle — $659 $1,099 (save $440) Autel Robotics EVO Lite+ Drone Premium Bundle — $1,109 $1,849 (save $740) Budget drone deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Holy Stone Our pick: Holy Stone HS440 (opens in a new tab) $74.99 on Amazon (save $35) with Prime coupon Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itFeaturing a foldable design, voice/gesture control support, and an adjustable 1080P HD camera with a 112-degree wide-angle lens, the Holy Stone HS440 is an entry-level quadcopter that's suitable for users of all experience levels. It comes with two batteries for up to 40 minutes of flight time and a convenient carrying case. It's also sitting at a new record-low price ahead of Black Friday: Amazon has it on sale for just $74.99, which is 32% off its suggested retail price of $109.99. (Note the $15 extra savings coupon for Prime members on its product page.) More Black Friday deals on budget dronesHoly Stone HS280 — $50.39 $79.99 (save $29.60) with coupon Contixo F16 — $54.99 $69.99 (save $15) Holy Stone HS260 — $68.39 $99.99 (save $31.60) with coupon Holy Stone HS110D FPV Drone with 1080P HD Camera — $72.89 $89.99 (save $17.10) with coupon Contixo F22 — $99.99 $139.99 (save $40) Holy Stone HS110G — $149.99 $179.99 (save $30) Kid-friendly drone deals Opens in a new tab Credit: Holy Stone Our pick: Holy Stone HS190 (opens in a new tab) $23.93 on Amazon (save $9.06) with Prime coupon Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itThis cute little foldable RC drone for kids and toddlers (another Holy Stone creation) has a huge fanbase on Amazon, racking up a 4.2/5-star overall rating with more than 10,000 reviews. Highlights include one-key takeoffs and landings, an Altitude Hold mode that keeps it hovering in place when the user's hands are off the controls, and a High Speed Rotation function that makes it capable of doing 360-degree flips. The Holy Stone HS190 typically retails for $32.99 on the brand's website, but Amazon will give it to you for just $23.93 with another Prime-exclusive coupon — that's a 27% savings. (It rarely ever dips below $24.) More Black Friday deals on drones for kidsHoly Stone HS210 — $36.99 $43.99 (save $7) Holy Stone HS430 Drone with 1080P Camera — $46.97 $57.99 (save $11.02) with coupon Holy Stone HS420 — $53.99 $69.99 (save $16) with coupon Holy Stone HS430 Mini Sized FPV Drone — $55.99 $79.99 (save $24) with coupon Contixo F19 — $57.99 $69.99 (save $12) View the full article

SAVE $100: As of Nov. 22, save $50 on the Xbox Series S and get a free $50 Target gift card when you buy it online or in-store at Target through Nov. 26. You'll pay a final price of just $249.99 with around 29% in total savings. While out shopping for gifts for the gamer in your life, don't miss your chance to grab possibly the best Xbox deal just ahead of Black Friday. Through Nov. 26, Target will offer $50 off the Xbox Series S console and throw in a free $50 Target gift card. That means total savings of $100, and this Black Friday deal applies whether you purchase it online or at any Target store that has it in stock. On top of that, this holiday bundle features a festive box to help you feel some extra holiday cheer. SEE ALSO: The best 4K TVs: For gamers, Netflix binge-watchers, and everyone else This holiday bundle is one of the best we've ever seen for this budget-friendly console. During Target's counter Prime Day 2 event in October, they offered $50 off the Xbox Series S and a free bonus controller (a $60 value). While that was $110 in total savings at the time, now you can use the free $50 gift card towards another Xbox controller on sale for $39.99 with a little left over for other Xbox accessories. If you go with the Xbox Series S, you'll settle for a console that lacks a disc drive, less processing power, and only has 512GB of storage versus the 1TB of the Xbox Series X. But if you mostly play digital games, the Series S provides enough power for next-gen features such as up to 120 FPS gameplay, ray tracing, and access to the full gaming library of the Xbox Game Pass. Opens in a new tab Credit: Xbox Our Pick: Xbox Series S holiday bundle (opens in a new tab) $249.99 at Target with free $50 Target gift card (save $100) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article

Looking to upgrade your personal audio? Here are the best deals on headphones and earbuds as of Nov. 22: BEST NOISE CANCELING DEAL: Sony noise canceling headphones — $68 $149.99 (save $81.99) BEST WIRELESS DEAL: Beats Solo3 wireless headphones — $79.99 $131.39 (save $51.40) BEST EARBUDS DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Buds2 earbuds — $89.99 $149.99 (save $60) We all know that the holidays can be chaotic time of year. You deserve a chance to tune out the world now and then with a pair of really nice headphones. Whether you're traveling, gaming, or getting in a quick jog, these three headphones— two over-the-ear headphones and a pair of earbuds — from Sony, Beats, and Samsung will have you covered. Best Noise Canceling Deal Opens in a new tab Credit: Sony Sony WHCH710N noise canceling headphones (opens in a new tab) $68 at Amazon (save $81.99) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like it Though it's trickling down, Active Noise Canceling technology (ANC) still isn't cheap. So when a pair goes on sale for under $100, especially from a brand as big as Sony, we take notice. The WHCH710N model was on sale last year for $88, but for this year even the list price has dropped to $149, and this 55% off deal blows it out of the water. Best Wireless Deal Opens in a new tab Credit: Beats Beats Solo3 wireless headphones (opens in a new tab) $79.99 at Amazon (save $51.40) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itSleek and street-worthy, these wireless Beats headphones are a great bet for seamless Bluetooth integration. With an Apple W1 chip, they'll pair seamlessly with your devices — especially your iDevices — and there's built-in Siri integration, too. Plus, 22 hours of battery life and a 10-minute quick-charging feature are a perk. They look good in black and red, but the two-tone rose gold and white colorway is downright luxurious. At under $80 this week, they look far more expensive than what you'll really pay. Best Earbuds Deal Opens in a new tab Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Earbuds (opens in a new tab) $89.99 at Best Buy (save $60) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like it Samsung's powerful Galaxy Buds2 pack Active Noise Canceling tech into a teeny tiny pair of earbuds. For those in the Galaxy family, they're a must-have: comfortable, customizable, and delivering great audio quality (thanks to input from audio experts at AKG). When we reviewed them just a few months ago, they used to be even more expensive: not only is the list price lower, but this Best Buy deal brings the price below $90. View the full article

Kindle is offering record-low prices on two of its products. Best Kindle Oasis Deal: Kindle Oasis — Make space for the latest model of this product on your shelf — $184.99 $279.99 (save $95) Best Kindle Paperwhite Deal: The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition with wireless charging makes it great for carrying on the go — $129.99 $189.99 (save $60) Maybe you're looking to add yet another book to your massive collection, but are falling short on shelf space. Or you just want to get back to your reading habit this winter, armed with hot chocolate and some cozy clothes indoors. Now you can read to your heart's content with an e-reader, notably with two Kindle models that are on sale at Amazon at their lowest-ever prices through Nov. 22. Best Kindle Oasis Deal Opens in a new tab Credit: Amazon Our Pick: Kindle Oasis (32GB) (opens in a new tab) $184.99 at Amazon (save $95) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itThe compact 7-inch display is not much larger than your average smartphone, which makes it easy to get used to. The sleek e-reader offers Audible support so that you can switch to the audio format while you're doing the dishes or winding down later in the day. The E Ink display with a screen resolution of 300 PPI makes the reading feel similar to a paperback book. However, Mashable reviewer Raymond Wong has mentioned that this reading tablet does not feel like a major upgrade over its 2017 predecessor. But with 6 weeks of battery life, waterproofing to protect from accidental spills, and adjustable warm light to protect straining on your eyes, this e-reader can be a great choice especially if you are an e-reading novice. And with 3 months of Kindle Unlimited added at no cost instead of its $29.97 price, you can choose from over 2 million eBooks and explore infinite creations. Best Kindle Paperwhite Deal Opens in a new tab Credit: Amazon Our Pick: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32 GB) (opens in a new tab) $129.99 at Amazon (save $60) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itThe 2021 Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is even smaller than the Oasis at 6.8 inches. Reading on this Paperwhite feels relatively easy, thanks to its glare-free display which makes it comfortable for reading in both sunny outdoors as well as at night with the lights off. The Signature Edition carries certain benefits, such as an expanded 32GB space over the base model, as well as wireless charging, which makes it great for spending quality time during a long journey. It also carries features similar to the Oasis - 300 PPI screen resolution, light adjustment, IPX8-rated waterproofing, and compatibility with Audible for hands-free usage. With 10 weeks of battery life available, you can charge it now for usage until the end of the year. View the full article

“Rumble,” the collaboration between Skrillex and Fred again.. with Flowdan and Elley Duhé, has been, for lack of a better word, rumbling around in sets for a while now. The two have become so close of late so as to actually swap homes for some creative inspiration. We hoped that the collab would see the light of day eventually. But knowing the two main artists involved, who likely have hundreds of IDs and works in progress under their umbrella, we never wanted to count our chickens before they hatched. However, now with the World Cup happening, the official @england TikTok account used an apparent “rumble_final” track on one of their latest videos promoting the national team. When one user asked, “HOW DO U HAVE THIS ID,” the account responded, “Special powers.” Fred again himself also replied to the video, saying “Ayyyyy” and England responding with heart and fire emojis. By all appearances, this definitely seems like an official teaser of the track. Whether it’s coming soon-soon or “Skrillex”-soon remains to be seen. Photo via Theo Batterham This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Official @england TikTok account teases Skrillex & Fred again’s “Rumble” could be coming soon View the full article

G Jones has always been one of the most technically impressive producers out there. Every time he releases a track or project, that notion is more and more heavily reinforced, especially with his most recent album, The Ineffable Truth, as well as his recent mixtape with Eprom, Disk Doctors. This year, after taking a break during the pandemic with no releases since 2019, he’s put out five singles and two EPs, including today’s release of Illusory Tracks. Featuring his collaborations with Eprom, “R.A.V.E.,” and ISOxo, “Say What,” the 6-track project breezes through different tempos. Things stay incredibly hype in the first half, then slowing down for “Patterns Emerge” and “Thought Tracing,” and finally bringing the energy back up for “Say What.” Check out the new EP below!  Photo by Lauren Marrone This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: G Jones caps off a stellar year with another new EP, “Illusory Tracks,” with Eprom & ISOxo View the full article

Online sleuths had doubted the “hand-signed” copies of The Philosophy of Modern Song, which came with an authenticity certificate from Simon & SchusterView the full article

We've gathered up all the best deals for you to shop on Nov. 22 — here are our top picks: BEST APPLE DEAL: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) — $199.99 $249.99 (save $49.01) BEST HOME DEAL: Ninja OL501 Foodi XL 14-in-1 Pressure Cooker (6.5-Quart) — $109.99 $279.99 (save $170) BEST AMAZON DEVICE DEAL: Echo Dot (5th Gen) + Free Philips Hue Smart Bulb — $24.99 $49.99 (save $40.98) BEST STREAMING DEAL: Three months of HBO Max — $1.99/month $9.99/month (save $29.97) Black Friday week is off to quite an epic start. Retailers are fighting for your hard-earned cash — and they're doing a great job. Walmart came in hot with its final Deals for Days event, which began yesterday evening. While some particularly good deals already sold out, there are plenty still live on the site — like $79 Beats Solo3 headphones and a $110 Ninja Foodi OL501. Amazon has yet to match these major discounts, but has plenty of its own deals to shop — particularly on Amazon devices. Meanwhile, Best Buy's electronics deals are still reigning supreme with some of the best prices we've seen on MacBooks and Chromebooks this season. We've done the grunt work of searching for all the top deals you can shop on Nov. 22, so you can save time as well as money. From Apple and Amazon to Ninja and Samsung, here are the best deals of the day sorted into convenient categories. Best Apple deal Opens in a new tab Credit: Apple Our Pick: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) (opens in a new tab) $199.99 at Best Buy (save $49.01) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itIf you already own the original AirPods Pro, the second-generation buds "are not an essential upgrade," Mashable senior editor Stan Schroeder wrote in his review. However, they're definitely great earbuds, with impressive sound quality and stellar noise cancelation. While $49 doesn't seem like a huge discount, it's the biggest price drop we've seen on these buds so far — they were just released in September. They're sitting at the same price at Amazon, but if you snag them at Best Buy instead, you'll get three free months of Apple TV+, plus four free months of Apple Music and Apple News+. More Apple dealsApple AirPods (2nd Generation) — $79 $159 (save $80) Apple AirTag 4 Pack — $79.99 $99 (save $19.01) 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) — $1,999.00 $2,499 (save $500) 2021 Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (Apple M1 Pro chip, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,199.00 $2,699 (save $500) Best home deal Opens in a new tab Credit: Ninja Our Pick: Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 XL (6.5-Quart) (opens in a new tab) $109.99 at Walmart (save $170) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itJust last week, the 6.5-quart OL501 Ninja Foodi dropped to an unbelievable $129.99 — that's $150 off its usual $279.99 price tag. Thanks to Walmart's epic Deals for Days event, the price on Nov. 22 is even lower at just $109.99 (for comparison purposes, Amazon currently has it listed at $154). That 6.5-quart Foodi is big enough to whip up two things at once with dual layers. Plus, it's brimming with cooking options, from air frying to slow cooking to yogurt making. More home dealsKitchen dealsInstant 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 dealsHoover 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 — $645.99 $749.99 (save $104) Best Amazon device deal Opens in a new tab Credit: Amazon / Philips Our Pick: Echo Dot (5th Gen) + Free Philips Hue Smart Bulb (opens in a new tab) $24.99 at Amazon (save $40.98) Get Deal (opens in a new tab) Why we like itAmazon's new Echo Dot is billed as its most powerful yet, with a larger speaker that packs clearer vocals and better bass into its usual spherical form. It also features a new AZ2 Neural Edge processor, temperature sensors, and built-in eero (an Echo Dot first). Just released at the end of October, this is the first discount of this caliber we've seen. Plus, Amazon will even throw in a free Philips Hue Smart Bulb or a free six-month Amazon Music Unlimited subscription (a $53.94 value). More Amazon device dealsEcho Show 5 (2nd Gen, 2021 release) — $34.99 $84.99 (save $50) 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) Tech dealsSmart 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) 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) Computer, tablet, and monitor dealsHP 11.6-inch Chromebook (AMD A4, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC) — $79 $98 (save $19) Lenovo 11.6-inch Chromebook 3 (Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $79 $139 (save $60) Lenovo Tab M8 (3rd Gen) 8-inch Tablet (MediaTek Helio P22T, 3GB RAM, 32GB eMCP) — $79 $119 (save $40) Lenovo 11.6-inch Flex 3 Chromebook (Mediatek MT8183, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $99 $179 (save $80) 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) 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) Samsung 49-Inch CHG90 144Hz Curved Gaming Monitor — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300) 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) Samsung Galaxy Buds2 — $89.99 $149.99 (save $60) Google Pixel Buds Pro — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50) Streaming device and subscription dealsFour months of Amazon Music Unlimited — free with select purchases at Best Buy (save $39.96) Three months of Amazon Music Unlimited — free $26.97 (save $26.97) 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) Three months of HBO Max — $1.99/month $9.99/month (save $29.97) 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 — $30 $80 (save $50) View the full article

Ah, the dreaded airport security line — a place where dreams of early gate arrival are crushed and flights are missed. Even though you may have packed your bag like a pro, checked in early, and downloaded your boarding pass, the security line can still trash your savvy travel prep like that bottle of water you accidentally left in your bag. But there's a way to avoid the hurt, hack the system, and breeze through like a VIP. Yes, there are apps for checking wait times so you can budget your time appropriately, including an official one from the Transportation Security Administration. But true travel pros know that the best way to expedite the airport security process is to reserve your spot in line. SEE ALSO: The best carry-on luggage for every traveler And it's free. Here's how it works. How to reserve your spot in the security lineClear, a travel tech company that uses biometric ID verification to expedite the security process, has a tool called Reserve. Get started by going to https://www.clearme.com/reserve on your computer or mobile and select the airport you're flying from. How far in advance you can reserve a spot depends on the airport, which can be found on the airport's website. Reserve powered by Clear is available in 15 airports in North America and Europe: Calgary, Charleston, Edmonton, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Newark, Orlando, Phoenix, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Amsterdam, Berlin, and Munich. These cover many of the major travel hubs, but Reserve is planning to roll out in more cities, so don't worry if none of these are close to you. That will eventually change. Fill out your flight info Click on the airport you're departing from, and you'll then be directed to a new page where you'll need to fill out your flight info, including the date of departure, destination, airline, and flight number. Credit: Clear Next, select the number of people you'll be traveling with — up to 10 people. Then, choose from a list of 15-minute time slots for your reservation. Note: Reserve will hold your spot for 15 minutes before or after your reservation time, so you have some wiggle room if you show up early or you're running late. Credit: Clear Fill out your name, email, and phone number. Credit: Clear Finally, review your information and click "Create an Appointment." Credit: Clear We love a QR codeNow that you've booked your spot, you'll receive a confirmation email with a QR code. When you get to the airport, follow signs to the Reserve line and scan your QR code with a Reserve agent. This will enable you to move to the front of the TSA line. Don't forget to wave to all the suckers standing in line. Credit: Clear The fine printReserve is different than Clear and Clear Plus, the latter of which is a paid membership that grants you access to Clear express lanes. If you have Clear or Clear Plus, you can use Reserve to book a spot in the security line. Although Clear Plus members already have expedited access in the Clear lane, so that wouldn't make much sense. If you have TSA PreCheck and use Reserve, it won't help much because Reserve takes you through the standard TSA screening line. Plus, there's always privacy to consider. Using Clear has inherent risk because of all the biometric data it collects. According to its privacy policy, Clear says it will never sell your data, you can delete your data at any time, and meets the highest standards of data protection. However, Clear's wealth of its customers' personal data makes it an appealing target for hackers, and it shares non-biometric data with its partners for marketing purposes. While Reserve doesn't require you to provide any biometric information, you'll still be sharing personal information (name, email, flight info) with the company. As the saying goes, if you're getting something for free, you are the product, which is important to keep in mind whenever you share your info online. So be smart, stay vigilant, and happy travels. View the full article

BOGO: As of Nov. 22, buy one Solawave skincare gadget, serum, or mask and get the second for free. When it comes to the best beauty tech, there's nothing cooler than a multipurpose gadget with several benefits for your skin. Solawave is a celebrity-favorite brand with tools that target fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes, and other skin concerns using red light therapy. If you're ready to add another weapon to your anti-aging arsenal, you can take the plunge with a BOGO sale on the entirety of Solawave's product line. When you buy one Solawave wand, no matter which model you choose, you can get another at no cost. It's usually $149 for a single Advanced Skincare Wand, which means with this BOGO deal, you can essentially snag one for just $75, the lowest price we've seen Solawave products on sale for. And the deal doesn't end there: you can also grab Solawave-branded serums and sheet masks to enhance your new red light regimen as part of the same deal. SEE ALSO: We tried the celeb-favorite SolaWave skincare wand The Solawave Skincare Wand and Advanced Skincare Wand are intriguing prospects for those who want to try a new skincare routine. They both use red light therapy to help combat skin concerns like wrinkles, dark circles, blemishes, and other imperfections. These microcurrent tools offer warming, facial massage therapy that you implement by moving across your face for just minutes a day. And this sale makes their expensive price tags a bit more palatable. But do they really work? According to Mashable reviewer RJ Andersen, the Solawave Advanced Skincare Wand does deliver noticeable results with continued use. After two weeks, they noticed marked improvements in puffiness, skin blemishes, and redness that made a convincing case for the device. Of course, your mileage may vary — as is always the case when it comes to skincare — but it may be worth seeing if these gadgets can work for you while you can get two for the price of one. Opens in a new tab Credit: Solawave Solawave Skincare Wand (opens in a new tab) BOGO at Solawave Get Deal (opens in a new tab) View the full article