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Digital life is all about convenience, but we often overlook it by not using it effectively for our needs. While a physical wallet is something I carry most days, it's often filled with things that work better when digitized. This not only saves space in my wallet but also comes in handy in an emergency when I forget to bring it with me.

Ubuntu hasn’t been in better shape for gaming, probably ever. And for casual players with single-player libraries, it’s finally starting to feel like an actual alternative to Windows. But after I moved my gaming PC over, I realized the remaining issues aren’t just annoying little hiccups—they are the exact reasons why most gamers are still stuck on Windows.

A Kindle can offer a lot of convenience, but it can't match the magic of a real physical book. By installing KOReader on my jailbroken Kindle, I was able to make a lot of tweaks to the font, spacing, and headers and footers of my eBooks to make them resemble real books as much as I could.

I own an RTX Spark laptop, and it's not the one I grab when I want to run local AI. That job goes to the Asus Zenbook A16, a Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme machine with 48GB of RAM that costs about half as much as my 32GB OmniBook Ultra 16. It's not the faster of the two, but it loads the models the RTX Spark won't, it weighs barely more than half as much, and it's the laptop I'd tell most people to look at first.

The best early Black Friday Walmart deals: ENJOY THE PERKS Walmart+ 30-Day Trial Membership $1 (Save $11.95) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple AirPods 4 $89 (save $40.99) Get Deal Best TV deal LG 65-inch C6 Series 4K UHD OLED AI Smart TV $1,399.99 (save $1,300) Get Deal Best gaming deal Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G55C gaming monitor $159 (save $90) Get Deal BEST KITCHEN DEAL Ninja Professional Plus DUO 72-ounce Blender (BN750) $99 (save $30) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Roborock QV 35S 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum $429.99 (save $320) Get Deal Best Carpet Cleaner Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner $74.62 (save $27.35) Get Deal Best Smartwatch Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) $379 (save $50) Get Deal

Walmart's first early Black Friday sale kicks off Nov. 12, as the first of three major holiday shopping events on its calendar. But anyone who's spent time on the internet lately knows that plenty of Black Friday deals are already live. And TBH, Walmart has quietly dropped some of the best early discounts.

To help you skip the fluff, we've sifted through the noise, checked price histories, and compared offer details against competitors like Amazon and Target to find the best early Black Friday deals at Walmart. These include big markdowns on Apple gear, Ninja appliances, toys, and a really impressive OLED TV.

SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Walmart's Black Friday 2026 sale: Store hours, early access, best deals

Below are the best offers you can grab right now. These deals will likely fluctuate in the weeks leading up to Black Friday proper, so check back if you're not seeing what you're looking for just yet.

Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $89 at Walmart
$129.99 Save $40.99   Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

Now that the AirPods 5 are the latest basic Apple earbuds, the AirPods 4 are a thing of the past. But that's a good thing if you're looking to snag a pair of AirPods for cheap. Walmart has the AirPods 4 without ANC for only $89 ahead of Black Friday. You can no longer find these earbuds at Amazon, Apple, or Best Buy (unless you find a random third-party seller), so this could be your last shot. While they don't have noise cancellation, they do offer five hours of battery life per charge, an IP54 water- and dust-resistance rating, spatial audio, and voice isolation during calls.

More early Black Friday Apple deals at Walmart

• Apple AirTag (2nd gen) — $23 $29 (save $6)

• Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $119.97 $179 (save $59.03)

• Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) — $379 $429 (save $50)

Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 65-Inch C6 Series 4K UHD OLED AI Smart TV $1,399.99 at Walmart
$2,699.99 Save $1,300.00   Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

LG's C-Series is our top OLED pick for a reason, and the 65-inch C6 delivers near-zero blooming, vivid colors, and incredible dark-room contrast that turns movie nights into a theater experience. It's equally built for modern gaming, boasting a 165Hz refresh rate and a lightning-fast 0.1ms response time across four HDMI 2.1 ports. Scoring one of the best 65-inch displays on the market at a steep $1,300 discount makes this a standout early Black Friday grab.

More early Black Friday TV deals at Walmart43 inches

• Samsung 43-Inch U8000H Series Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV — $198 $228 (save $30)

• LG 43-Inch UA7500ZUA 4K UHD Smart TV — $228 $258 (save $30)

50 to 55 inches

• TCL 50-Inch Q6LR Series QLED 4K Smart Roku TV — $268 $349.99 (save $81.99)

65 inches

• Samsung 65-Inch M70HB Series Mini LED 4K Smart TV — $378 $478 (save $100)

• TCL 65-Inch QM6K Series QD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV — $598 $799.99 (save $201.99)

75 inches

• TCL 75-Inch QM51L Series QD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV — $698 $899.99 (save $201.99)

• TCL 75-Inch QM7L Series SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV — $1,198 $1,298 (save $100)

85 inches and up

• TCL 85-Inch QM7L Series SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV — $1,498 $1,698 (save $200)

Best gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G55C gaming monitor $159 at Walmart
$249 Save $90   Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

A crisp QHD resolution (1440p) looks razor-sharp on a 27-inch display, giving you almost double the pixel density of standard 1080p without crushing your GPU's frame rates. Samsung’s Odyssey G55C pairs that visual clarity with a tight 1000R curve that comfortably wraps around your vision for deep immersion. Add in a fluid 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and AMD FreeSync to eliminate screen tearing, and it’s a high-performance gaming monitor built for smooth, competitive desktop setups.

More early Black Friday gaming deals at Walmart

• Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller, Carbon Black — $54.99 $64 (save $8.51)

• Acer Nitro V (Intel Core 5, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD) — $1,249 $1,399 (save $150)

• Alienware Aurora WQXGA (Intel Core 7-240H, NVIDIA RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,099 $1,249 (save $150)

• Asus ROG Strix G16 (AMD Ryzen 9, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,399 $1,999 (save $400)

Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Professional Plus DUO 72-ounce Blender (BN750) $99 at Walmart
$129 Save $30   Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

Ninja makes some of Mashable's favorite kitchen appliances. If you could use a new blender before the holidays start, the Ninja Professional Plus Duo is on sale for just $99. The pitcher holds a generous 72 ounces for whipping up a smooth soup, smoothies, or a batch of frozen margaritas. The Ninja blender bundle also includes a single-serving cup for taking drinks on the go.

More early Black Friday kitchen deals at Walmart

• Keurig K-Express — $49.47 $68.99 (save $19.52)

• Keurig K-Express Essentials Plus — $67.95 $79 (save $11.05)

• Ninja Crispi (4-quart) — $134 $149 (save $15)

• Ninja Creami — $149 $169 (save $20)

• Ninja Slushi Frozen Drink Machine (72 oz) — $199 $299 (save $100)

Best robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock QV 35S 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum $429.99 at Walmart
$749.99 Save $320   Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

Without spending a lot of money, equip your home with the convenience of a robot vacuum and mop before holiday guests arrive. The Roborock QV 35S has 10,000 Pa suction power, self-empties debris into the charging dock for over seven weeks, self-washes and air-dries its mopping pads, and auto-refills the water tank. It's about as hands-off as you can get. Plus, it's the cheapest it's ever been, matching its price from Walmart's competing Prime Day sale from June.

More Black Friday vacuum deals at Walmart

• Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner — $74.62 $101.97 (save $27.35)

• ONSON 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum — $86.99 $178.88 (save $91.89)

• iRobot Roomba 1010 — $158 $198 (save $40)

• Tineco iFloor 5 — $189.99 $499.99 (save $310)

• Dyson Big Ball Turbinehead Canister Vacuum — $199.99 $379.99 (save $180)

• Dreame C30 Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop Cleaner — $249.99 $329.99 (save $80)

• Roborock Q10 X5+ — $259.99 $499.99 (save $240)

Best toy deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Disney Princesses Advent Calendar 2026 $30 at Walmart
$44.99 Save $14.99   Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

This is the time of year to snag Advent calendars while they're 1) on sale and 2) still in stock. This Lego Disney Princess Advent Calendar set comes with tons of mini figures and toys Disney princess fans will love. All the favorites are included, like Cinderella, Mulan, Ariel, and even Moana.

More early Black Friday toy deals at Walmart

• Play-Doh Blooming Flower Garden Playset — $14 $23.99 (save $9.99)

• The Original MAGNA-TILES Coral Reef — $27.99 $39.97 (save $11.98)

• Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Fun Track Set — $39.97 $54.99 (save $15.02)

• Disney Junior Minnie Mouse Flipping Fun Pretend Play Kitchen Set — $55 $68 (save $13)

• Huffy 12-inch Disney Princess Kids' Bike — $88 $129.99 (save $41.99)

• Toniebox 2 bundle with Moana figurine — $109 $149.99 (save $40.99)

• Huffy 6V Disney Frozen Ride-On Ice Cream Kart — $138 $229.99 (save $91.99)

Over the past two years, big tech companies like Apple and Meta have, in various ways, cozied up to Donald Trump's presidential administration, which has adopted a very laissez faire approach to tech regulation. That is almost certain to change, with a post-midterms AI reckoning.

After a staggering Democratic sweep of the U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday, some of those companies are preparing for what the Washington Post called an "investigative blitz" in its report on the matter. According to the Post's sources, which include congressional staffers, lawyers, and lobbyists, some of the targets of these investigations include Apple, Meta, and Elon Musk's companies.

Wall Street is also anticipating congressional action, with tech stocks (and major indexes) dropping sharply on Thursday following warnings from Democratic senators Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey.

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On election night, incoming House Oversight Committee chairman issued a very efficient statement on the matter: "Lawyer up."

Massachusetts senator Ed Markey also quipped: "They are going to need to plant new forests for all of the subpoenas we’ll be printing."

According to the Post, the investigations will look into things like the Trump White House using Grok to plan the kidnapping of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro earlier this year. Congress also wants to look into Meta's habit of making local governments sign NDAs related to data center construction, and Apple's relationship to tracking apps used by ICE.

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Spooky season may have wrapped up, but that doesn't mean you are running out of things to watch on Netflix any time soon. For this week’s award-winning movie list, there’s a disaster movie, an animated adventure for a family streaming day, and a South Korean drama that’s my top pick.

As of today, publishing or possessing certain types of porn is now banned in the UK. This includes:

• Strangulation or suffocation

• Penetration of people "who a reasonable person would think are related, or pretending to be related, in a certain way"

• Sexual activity between two or more people "where a reasonable person would think at least one person is, or is pretending to be, under 16"

According to the UK government, maximum penalty for possession is two years in prison for strangulation/suffocation or incest content, and three years for content with people under 16 or perceived to be. The maximum penalty for publication is five years in prison for all of these categories.

SEE ALSO: Pornhub traffic skyrocketed the morning of Election Day

These bans are all part of the UK's Crime and Policing Act, and it's already impacting adult creators. In Sept., filmmaker and performer Vex Ashley told Mashable that she censored two films, Maman and Maman II, in anticipation of the bans. The "Mommy kink" features heavily in the videos.

"We basically had to go back and dub it out in a very retro-censorship kind of way," Ashley told Mashable at the time.

The UK government states that these bans will be listed as priority offenses in the UK's Online Safety Act, the country's age-verification law. This means that platforms will now have to implement systems and processes to prevent UK users from seeing this type of content.

In Oct. 28, the fetish video site iWantClips told creators it would remove 17 categories from UK access, including Choking Fantasy Play, Breath Play Fantasy, Hand Over Mouth, Face Sitting, Jeans Face Sitting, BBW [Big Beautiful Woman] Facesitting, Chest Sitting, Ass Smothering, Foot Smothering, Breast Smothering, Scissor Hold, Trampling Fantasy and Plastic Fetish, according to a press release shared with Mashable.

The UK's Online Safety Act went into effect in July 2025. Other age-verification laws have been enacted globally, including half of the United States, as well as in France, Italy, and other regions. These laws typically require proof of age, like a government ID or facial scan, to access certain types of content — explicit, and sometimes non-explicit content nonetheless deemed "restricted to adults."

Workers in the adult industry and free speech experts have sounded the alarm about these regulations for years, stating they will expand. The UK is also planning a broad social media ban for children under 16.

"The criminalising of our fantasies and imaginations feels like another step along the conveyor belt of puritanism to conservatism to fascism that no one feels prepared to fight," Ashley said in a press release.

I have noticed more self-hosting and homelab enthusiasts questioning whether maintaining their own infrastructure is still worth the effort. If you spend time browsing Reddit's homelab and self-hosting subreddits, you will increasingly come across people discussing maintenance fatigue, rising hardware costs, complicated configurations, and spending more time troubleshooting services than actually using them.

The Stranger Things universe is expanding.

On Nov. 6, Netflix announced Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure, a prequel to the original hit series as well as stage show Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

Set for a 2028 release, Other Worlds comes from original series creators the Duffer Brothers, as well as Stranger Things writer and The First Shadow playwright Kate Trefry. The announcement comes as part of Stranger Things Day, as Nov. 6 marks the anniversary of Will Byers' (Noah Schnapp) disappearance in 1981.

SEE ALSO: The 'Stranger Things' play totally unlocks 'Stranger Things' Season 5, Vol. 2

 "We’ve been dreaming of Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure for many years now, and to see it become a reality is surreal and exhilarating," the Duffer Brothers said in a statement. "It's Stranger Things, but also thrillingly fresh, with a new setting, new heroes and villains, and new … actually, we're not allowed to say any more. Now, on to casting. In the meantime — watch the skies, nerds!"

Aside from the tease of a location that probably won't be Hawkins, Indiana, and new characters, plot details for Other Worlds are fairly thin. However, the teaser video accompanying the announcement offers up a few clues. The video shows an abandoned bicycle outside what appears to be a government facility, not unlike Hawkins Lab. From there, a title card appears, reading "April 19, 1955. Marion, Nevada."

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The timeline and setting are intriguing, as Dr. Martin Brenner's (Matthew Modine) Nevada-based experiments to learn more about Dimension X (aka the Abyss) play a key part in Henry Creel's (Jamie Campbell Bower) backstory in both The First Shadow and Stranger Things Season 5. However, those experiments took place in Rachel, Nevada, not the fictional town of Marion.

Could Other Worlds be exploring an entirely new set of experiments tied to the Upside Down? We'll have to wait until 2028 to find out.

Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure hits Netflix in 2028.

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Your 3D printer can be used to enhance a whole range of hobbies, reading included. This includes fun ways to display your books, keep track of your progress, or even enjoy reading more comfortably.

When you plug a USB drive into your Windows PC, it should automatically appear in File Explorer. If it does not, follow this exact troubleshooting hierarchy to diagnose the issue without risking your data.

Microsoft is making its long-running Sysinternals troubleshooting toolkit more useful outside of Windows, and the latest releases are a good reason to pay attention. After bringing tools like Sysmon, ProcDump, and Process Monitor to Linux, the company is now adding Autoruns to Linux, giving users access to more of the diagnostic tools Windows administrators have relied on for years.

Microsoft Excel isn't just for work. In fact, by leveraging just three single, powerful formulas, I use the popular spreadsheet software at home to track warranties, manage my budget, and ensure I never forget a birthday. Thanks to Excel, I've ditched my chaotic life for one that's highly organized.

I’m not one to enjoy gaming in front of a monitor at my desk, and I don't want to be anchored to my TV or couch either. As a married man and a parent, I prefer a gaming setup that can travel with me to the places and times when gaming is actually an option — so I was excited by the prospect of PC gaming handhelds, back before they shot up in price.

TL;DR: November delivers nine new Pokémon TCG drops, led by the Mega Evolution Delta Reign expansion and multiple 30th Celebration collector sets.

November is shaping up to be massive for Pokémon TCG fans, headlined by the worldwide arrival of the Mega Evolution Delta Reign expansion. The new set brings powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon ex into the mix, with over 35 special illustration Trainer and Pokémon cards for art collectors.

Pokémon is also rolling out a brand-new trio of nostalgic 30th Celebration boxes — including a monster 30-pack Ultra-Premium Collection — plus a tournament-ready Mega Greninja ex battle deck built for jumping straight into competitive play.

From massive booster displays to ready-to-play decks, here is every single set arriving this month.

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The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ditto Premium Collection includes a colorful acrylic display stand made specifically to show off cards on a desk or shelf. It fits the exclusive foil Ditto promo card right away, or you can swap in your favorite chase card from your pulls.

Packing eight 30th Celebration booster packs, the Ditto Premium Collection is an easy, budget-friendly way to rip anniversary packs without shelling out for an Ultra-Premium Collection.

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The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Figure Collection pairs two of Kanto's most iconic legends with detailed, sculpted desk figures that outshine typical cardboard and plastic promos. Paired with a matching foil promo and an oversize showcase card, the set gives Mew and Mewtwo fans a complete display piece right out of the box.

The box also bundles five booster packs of the milestone 30th Celebration expansion. Because anniversary packs are exclusive to collection boxes rather than individual retail blisters, the 30th Celebration Figure Collection serves as an easy, mid-tier entry point for pack-cracking without requiring a full booster bundle or a premium collection budget.

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The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection is the centerpiece of the entire anniversary lineup. Available in Day or Night versions starring Pikachu alongside Espeon ex or Umbreon ex, it trades junk filler for high-end gear like a custom playmat, matching deck box, standard sleeves, an acrylic display, and metal dice.

The pack count is the real draw. Stuffed with 29 30th Celebration booster packs plus an exclusive pack with three etched vintage reprints, the 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection offers your best single shot at pulling the anniversary's top chase cards.

Pokémon TCG Delta Reign Booster Display Box Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokemon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Booster Display Box   Shop Now at Amazon

The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Booster Display Box delivers the best pure cost-per-pack value for anyone looking to rip packs in bulk. Packing 36 individual booster packs, totaling 360 cards, it completely skips promo accessories and collectible junk, focusing entirely on ripping cards.

With over 140 cards in the expansion, the Booster Display Box offers the most reliable shot at assembling competitive playsets. From three new Legendary Stadiums to the set's headline Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and full-art illustration chases, a full booster box maximizes your odds across an entire master display.

Pokémon TCG Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokemon Company Pokémon TCG Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box   Shop Now at TCGplayer

The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box balances ripping packs with stocking up on tabletop essentials. It pairs nine booster packs with an exclusive full-art Kyogre promo card, matching sleeves, damage-counter dice, and a sturdy storage box to keep your deck sorted.

For players and collectors wanting to dive into the new set without shelling out for an entire booster display, the Elite Trainer Box gives you an accessible path to chase heavy hitters like Mega Rayquaza ex while securing everything you need to actually play the game.

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The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Build and Battle Box is tailored for players who want to jump straight into matches without spending hours building a deck from scratch. It includes a 40-card ready-to-play deck featuring one of four unique foil promo cards, giving you a solid competitive core the minute you tear into the packaging.

With four booster packs tossed in to help you customize and beef up your lineup, it delivers a fast, low-cost way to test-drive the set’s new mechanics and chase heavy hitters like Mega Rayquaza ex in a quick-play prerelease format.

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The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Booster Bundle strips away oversized boxes, plastic coins, and promo cards so you only pay for packs. Packing six booster packs into a compact carton, it gives collectors the leanest, most budget-conscious way to rip cards from the new set without extra clutter.

It’s an easy grab if you want a casual pack-cracking session or a few quick chances at pulling Mega Rayquaza ex without investing in a full 36-pack booster box.

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The Pokémon TCG Mega Greninja ex League Battle Deck is for anyone looking to bypass the grind of deck-building and dive straight into competitive tournament play. Centered around Mega Greninja ex, this 60-card deck delivers an engine optimized for tactical versatility and offensive pressure straight out of the box.

Rather than just serving as a starter deck, it comes fully loaded with tournament-ready accessories — including damage-counter dice, condition markers, a matching deck box, and a play sheet to master its combo lines.

OpenAI has launched GPT-6, a cybersecurity AI model that delivers "major gains" on key cybersecurity benchmarks over its predecessor, GPT-5.6 Cyber.

In an introductory blog post published on Thursday, OpenAI said that GPT-6 Cyber delivers a 51% improvement over GPT-5.6 Cyber on the ExploitGym cybersecurity benchmark.

GPT-6 Cyber is "already helping to secure real-world software, uncovering and validating thousands of exploits in security-critical codebases such as Linux and Firefox," said the post.

The news comes days after it was revealed that OpenAI's upcoming model (now confirmed to be GPT-6 Cyber by OpenAI) had found and patched 948 local privilege-escalation vulnerabilities in Linux. The model was also used to identify 81 previously unknown "high-severity" vulnerabilities in Firefox, "despite extensive prior testing with frontier models."

If this all sounds a little dangerous to be available to just anyone, you're right. This is why access to GPT-6 Cyber is part of Daybreak, OpenAI's cybersecurity program, which is only available to verified individuals and organizations.

In its blog post, however, OpenAI said its goal is to "dramatically" expand Daybreak, and bring "advanced security research to organizations of every size, independent researchers, and open-source maintainers."

SEE ALSO: OpenAI launching election 'war room'

Initially, GPT-6 Cyber is only available to a "select group" of approved Daybreak Red customers (Daybreak access is divided into two tiers: Daybreak Blue is for defensive work, while Daybreak Red is for advanced penetration testing and security research). Access will be progressively expanded to all Daybreak Red customers "soon."

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Jellyfin is a popular free and open-source media server that's often considered the main rival to Plex. You can use it to stream your collection of TV shows and movies from a self-hosted server. There are Jellyfin clients for common devices such as smart TVs and smartphones, but the open-source community has managed to get Jellyfin working on some devices that you might not expect.

The best deals from Ruggable's holiday hosting sale: Best Hilton Holiday deal The Hiltons Tartan & Floral Tufted Rug (6' x 9') $419.30 (save $179.90) Get Deal Best autumn Ruggable deal Autumn Harvest Tufted Rug (6' x 9') $299.40 (save $199.60) Get Deal

Black Friday sales are already well underway, and that's great news if you'll be hosting festive gatherings this year. Shop kitchen deals to help make meal prep easier and upgrade to a bigger TV, but when it comes to holiday decor, we have Ruggable's hosting sale to help out.

This year, Ruggable's holiday collection features a collab with Kathy and Nicky Hilton, adding a fun touch to any room. The sale also extends to some of the brand's most popular collabs like the Ruggable x Jonathan Adler collection and Morris & Co. You can also snag a 40% saving on great holiday options like the incredible Tidings & Trimming Rug.

Be sure to shop the sale and place orders by Nov. 11 to ensure delivery in time for hosting Thanksgiving. I've rounded up some of my favorite Ruggable deals below, perfect for holidays or giving rooms a refresh for the new year.

Best Hilton Holiday deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ruggable The Hiltons Tartan & Floral Tufted Rug (6' x 9') $419.30 at Ruggable
$599 Save $179.70   Get Deal at Ruggable Why we like it

You can't go wrong with a tartan pattern during the holidays. Add in candy canes, snowflakes, and holly, and it's a true celebration. The Hilton Tartan & Floral Flatwoven rug features a two-piece design with a removable cover that's safe to machine-wash. Plus, the rug pad means you can easily swap out the cover for new designs at Ruggable. The Hilton Holiday rug will look perfect near the Christmas tree this year.

Size options range from as small as two feet by three feet up to 10 feet by 14 feet. Runner sizes are also available.

Best autumn Ruggable deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ruggable Autumn Harvest Tufted Rug (6' x 9') $299.40 at Ruggable
$499 Save $199.60   Get Deal at Ruggable Why we like it

With pumpkins, acorns, maple leaves, and gourds, the Autumn Tufted Rug is a seasonal treat. The tufted all-in-one rug is softer than the original Ruggable options, and it has a cushioned feel. Plus, there's built-in non-slip backing. The waterproof barrier is also great for gathering, as is the stain-resistance.

Ruggable holiday options on sale for 40% off

• Let It Glow Tufted Rug

• Fall Botanicals Tufted Rug

• Festive Garland Tufted Rug

• Juniper Tufted Rug

• Starling Tufted Rug

• Spooky Purrsian Tufted Rug

• Pumpkin Patch Tufted Rug

• Merry Village Tufted Rug

• Garland Glow Tufted Rug

• Halloween Harlequin Tufted Rug

• Lydia Garland Flatwoven Rug

Dropout has built its brand on a string of sensational improvisational television shows, like Game Changer, Dimension 20, and Very Important People. Their latest, MP3, breaks from this formula, as it's the first scripted show the streaming platform has debuted in seven years.

Playing like a parody of MTV's long-canceled Total Request Live, MP3 — short for Music Presentation 3 — offers quirky VJs and three new music videos each episode. Saturday Night Live's Jeremy Culhane plays former boy bander/current MP3 host Dane Cartel, who's joined by newly minted VJs Dr. Muse-Tina (Skye Townsend) and Chia (Aparna Nancherla). And if he's got beef about sharing the spotlight, he'll have to take it up with his director/daddy, Thomas Cartel (Paul F. Tompkins)

As teased in the show's trailer, these music videos feature songs written by MP3 creators Zach Reino and Jess McKenna, and fictional bands like Truth Summons, Boys Who Read, Sheepish, and Every Place I Cry. Each band features familiar faces from Dropout's growing web of comedy stars, like Anna Garcia, Lily Du, Jacob Wysocki, Katie Marovitch, Sam Reich, and more.

SEE ALSO: Dropout's Sam Reich offers advice for emerging content creators

This week on Say More, Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko sat down with Townsend, Nancherla, and Tompkins to learn how MP3 came together, how much improv does come into play, and if there's a chance for more Very Important People crossover. After all, Fanoli got a mention in episode 1, and the trailer teases the return of Princess Emily of Maroon 5? Could Tompkins reprise the role of midnight louse David Hoyle Jr.? The cast considers how!

How to watch: The first episode of MP3 is now streaming on Dropout. New episodes will roll out every two weeks through the season finale on Dec. 2.