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There are tons of browsers out there. A lot. And really, I could go for any. I've thought about my options in the past and gauged whether any other browser is a better fit for me.

Our lives revolve around the internet, but online security is often not up to the job of protecting our sensitive files and data from prying eyes or malicious actors. This is how I ensure my data is safe on the internet.

So you bought your first mechanical keyboard, started modding it, and realized that you'd like to take the next step of your mechanical keyboard journey: building your own custom keyboard.

In a market increasingly dominated by crossovers and electrified powertrains, affordable all-wheel-drive sports sedans are becoming rare, but one Japanese model still delivers serious performance without a supercar price tag. Its blend of spirited acceleration, sharp handling, and everyday usability makes it easy to overlook, especially alongside flashier rivals, but that would be a mistake for drivers who value grip and engagement in all weather.

Installing Windows used to be a simple process back in the days of Windows 7 and 8, but Microsoft has made it a terrible experience in Windows 11. Linux, which had a reputation for being hard to install, takes 5 minutes to set up and install. Windows 11 takes ten times as long and forces you to jump through countless hoops just to collect more data.

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Setting intentions for 2026 looks different for everyone. Some people have fitness-focused goals while others are vowing to head into the kitchen more often to become the best home chef in the neighborhood. If you're thinking more of the self-care route, we're all in.

Working on self-improvement is always a great idea, and it can take on so many different paths. From spending more time with your e-reader instead of scrolling to making time each week for an LED face mask session, your self-care intentions can encompass anything that makes you feel good.

Health and wellness usually take center stage when we talk about self-care, but we've included tons of options in this list of the best self-care deals. Gift any of these to yourself ahead of 2026, and you'll be well on your way to becoming the best version possible.

SEE ALSO: The best deals for anyone looking to cut their screen time in 2026 Best beauty deal Opens in a new window Credit: Solawave BOGO sale at Solawave   Get Deal Why we like it

If you didn't get the Solawave skincare device you were hoping to get for Christmas, here's your chance to take matters into your own hands. The Solawave BOGO New Year sale is live, and that means you can buy one Solawave product and get another for free. You can even mix and match with this sale, getting the cheaper item for free. That means you can snag the viral 4-in-1- Skincare Wand for free when buying the Wrinkle Retreat Pro Mask. Or you can go with two Skincare Wands and generously gift one to a friend in 2026.

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Does your 2026 New Year's Resolution involve reducing your time spent scrolling mindlessly? Enter The Brick. This tiny gadget has proven to be a surefire way to finally (finally) get us to stop spending so much time staring at something that doesn't really produce joy. Mashable Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino tested out The Brick and wrote, "...the Brick is even great when I'm not trying to focus on something else. With all my most distracting apps blocked, I'm finally bored again. When I have some downtime, rather than defaulting to scrolling, it motivates me to spend more time reading or finally tackle those errands I've been putting off." In total, it cut Mangino's screen time in half.

As a New Year's treat, The Brick is 15% off, and one of the coolest parts about The Brick is that it works on multiple devices, so you can share one Brick with other people in your household.

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Sleep is one of the most important elements of health, both physical and mental. If you struggle to sleep because of a dog who runs around at midnight or a snoring partner, sleep earbuds can help. The Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds are designed to be comfortable enough to wear all night, even for side sleepers. They're the first sleep earbuds to come with noise cancellation.

In Mashable's review of the Sleep A30 earbuds, Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard noted these are the sleep earbuds you want if you're looking for a pair that sets the bar for all other sleep earbuds. Thanks to today's sale at Amazon, the Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds are down to $199.99.

Best air quality monitor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Airthings Airthings 2930 Wave Plus $199.99 at Amazon
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If you're looking for an all-encompassing way to take care of yourself, it's time to consider your indoor air quality. Especially in the winter, when we have windows closed, levels of CO2 can easily creep into unhealthy levels. Hanging out in high CO2 environments can lead to drowsiness, headaches, and an increased heart rate, according to the CDC.

The Airthings 2930 Wave Plus is an easy way to keep tabs on your indoor air quality through the app. If the CO2 reading shows a high number, all you'll need to do is open a few windows to get some fresh air inside. The Airthings also lets you know how your humidity and temperature are doing. If you live in an area that's prone to high levels of radon, this compact monitor will also give you useful radon readings.

BookTok still runs the publishing industry.

Many of the books you might hear about most on TikTok aren't exactly recent. Readers are drawn into the community by watching re-reads of Harry Potter or experiencing the thrill of first reads of A Court of Thorns and Roses, the gripping young adult fantasy series by Sarah J. Maas. However, when a new novel is released, BookTok can take on a contemporary feel.

Here are the top 16 books published in 2025 so far, according to BookTok, organized alphabetically by author. How many have you read?

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You cannot go on BookTok without hearing about Alchemised by SenLinYu, the Harry Potter fanfic originally titled Manacled, which has been turned into a dark fantasy novel. What started as a wildly popular romance about Harry Potter characters Draco and Hermione became a story about Helena, a former alchemist who lost her memories after a war. It immediately became a New York Times bestseller after its September 2025 release.

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David Szalay's newest release, Flesh, was already pretty popular before it won the 2025 Booker Prize — it was Dua Lipa's book club pick in October. Since then, it's been almost impossible to find on the shelves. It's the story of trauma, class, and identity told through István, a man who grew up in Hungary and found himself navigating London's elite circles.

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While this novel was published in 1995, we would be remiss to not include it on this list. It didn't gain significant popularity until 2025, largely thanks to TikTok's influence on the book publishing world. The novel follows the story of a girl confined to a cage with 39 other women in an underground bunker. Men keep them caged until all of the men disappear and the women escape into a nameless, largely population-less world. It became a bestseller this year, according to The Guardian.

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If you're in the mood to cry, I'd recommend Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. It's a historical fiction novel about family, identity, and love that follows Joan Goodwin, one of the first women to train as a NASA astronaut in the Space Shuttle program of the 1980s.

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Joe Abercrombie, the author behind The First Law and The Age of Madness trilogies, among other fantasy novels, brought something new to life with The Devils.

Elves — a far cry from the kind you might remember from The Lord Of The Rings — threaten to eat all of the flesh in Europe, so a special team of monsters is recruited to save the world.

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If you're on BookTok at all, you know about the Legendborn series. It's the third book in the series that combines the legend of King Arthur, secret societies, and the mythos of the American South.

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This novel is a feminist retelling of Carmilla, the 1872 Gothic novella that inspired Dracula.

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The newest novel from the queen of contemporary romantic fiction features her classic blend of depth, wit, and humor. You might see it referred to as BGGL on TikTok.

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This novel follows Grady Green, whose wife goes missing. He ends up moving to a small Scottish island, as one does following the disappearance of their wife, and sees someone who looks remarkably similar to his missing partner.

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As Ali Hazelwood is known to do, she has written another of her classic romantic comedies, featuring two leads who might be too smart for their own good.

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With Hendrix's classic mix of dark humor and supernatural chaos, this book follows a group of teens at a home for pregnant girls as witchcraft enters the fold.

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This small-town, western, enemy-to-lovers romance features two people who hate each other and get married just to take custody of a nephew.

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Amal El-Mohtar is one of the bestselling authors of This is How You Lose the Time War, which sailed to the top of bestseller lists and TikTok For You Pages. This novel, at just under 150 pages, follows two sisters who cannot be apart.

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This novel follows a disabled Nigerian American woman who writes a successful sci-fi novel and then must deal with the consequences of her newfound fame.

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For anyone who loves a book that you can binge, it should come as no surprise that BookTok is obsessed with the newest addition to The Hunger Games. This novel, a prequel to the original trilogy, follows Haymitch during the 50th Hunger Games.

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The highly anticipated third book of Yarros' adult romantic fantasy series, the Empyrean series, after Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, came out at the beginning of the year and set BookTok up for some spicy conversations. Dragons. Romance. Rebellion. It's got it all.

SAVE 55%: As of Dec. 31, the Shark AV2501S AI Ultra robot vacuum is on sale for $249.99, down from $549.99. That's a 55% discount or $300 in savings.

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If your 2026 goal involves a deep clean, you’re probably already dreading the manual labor. While you can't exactly outsource the closet decluttering to an algorithm, you can at least stop pushing a vacuum around every day.

SEE ALSO: I found the best robot vacuums for every floor, budget, and level of laziness (after testing 30+ models)

As of Dec. 31, the Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum (AV2501S) is on sale for $249.99, down from $549.99, at Amazon. That's a 55% discount or a $300 price cut. It's also a pretty good deal for a robot vacuum with a self-empty base (usually these go for $400+).

This vacuum uses Matrix Clean Navigation to scrub the floor in a precise grid pattern. It takes multiple passes over the same spots to ensure no pet hair survives the trip. The 360-degree LiDAR vision allows the robot to map your home and dodge obstacles in total darkness.

The best feature for the lazy (or the busy) is the bagless, self-emptying base. After every run, the robot dumps its own bin into a storage unit that holds up to 30 days of debris. The base also uses HEPA filtration to trap 99.97 percent of dust and allergens. It's an easy way to improve your air quality without actually doing any work.

Many PC builders have one or two components they don’t like buying or recommending. I’ve got quite a few of them, and there’s a good chance you’ll agree with me once you hear why.

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Ringing in the new year from your couch this year? You certainly aren't alone — especially with the all-star lineup of performers from Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve on hand to assist in the countdown to midnight.

The party is bigger than ever this year, as the New Year's Rockin' Eve special will be broadcast from multiple cities and time zones. Special co-hosts from beyond New York City and 42 different performers will join the festivities as we ring in 2026. Here's everything to know about Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 (a mouthful, I know) — including how to watch it with or without cable.

What time does the New Year's Rockin' Eve special start?

The annual New Year's Rockin' Eve special kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Dec. 31 and is scheduled to go until 4 a.m. ET on New Year's Day. This marks the longest broadcast in the show's history.

Who is hosting and performing?

Ryan Seacrest is returning to host Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve for the 21st year in a row. Rita Ora will be joining him as co-host for the third time.

Additionally, Chance the Rapper will host the first-ever Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago, while four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski will team up with Dancing with the Stars host Julianne Hough for the broadcast in Las Vegas, and singer-songwriter Roselyn Sánchez will host from Puerto Rico.

As for performers, the lineup is stacked. Diana Ross will headline the New York City celebration with a medley of hits from her iconic catalog. Other Times Square performers include Maren Morris, Little Big Town, Ciara, and LE SSERAFIM.

Other musical acts of the night include:

• Mariah Carey

• 50 Cent

• Demi Lovato

• Post Malone

• Chappell Roan

• Daddy Yankee

• KPop Demon Hunters: The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X - EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI

• Chance the Rapper

• Lil Jon

• New Kids on the Block

• 4 Non Blondes

• 6lack

• AJR

• BigXthaPlug

• DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! Starring Busta Rhymes, T.I., and Wyclef Jean

• Filmore

• Goo Goo Dolls

• Jess Glynne

• Jessie Murph

• Jordan Davis

• Leon Thomas

• Madison Beer

• OneRepublic

• Pitbull

• Rick Springfield

• Russell Dickerson

• The All-American Rejects

• Tucker Wetmore

• Zara Larsson

How to watch Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve special live

For those with cable or over-the-air TV, you can tune your TV to your local ABC station or watch online via ABC.com or the ABC app by logging in through your pay TV service provider.

No cable access? Things get a bit more complicated. Your best (and easiest) option is to snag a digital antenna and get free access to local networks (if you live relatively close to broadcast towers). You also have the option of signing up for a live TV streaming service to catch the festivities live. These services essentially act as cable alternatives, allowing you live access to a well-rounded channel selection via your internet connection (rather than a cable connection). They're contract-free and often offer trials to test them out. That means you could very well watch Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve 2026 live for free, then cancel before being charged. We've rounded up the best of those live TV options (including free trials) below.

The best live TV streaming services (cable alternatives)

If you prefer a cable alternative, which will give you access to your local ABC station as well as hundreds of other live channels, there are a few live TV streaming services we recommend. And many of them offer free trials and introductory pricing. Here are a couple of options to choose from.

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YouTube TV's base plan includes over 100 live channels, including your local ABC network. You'll also get unlimited DVR space, three simultaneous streams, and up to six individual accounts with personalized recommendations. Currently, the streaming service is only offering a two-day free trial, but fortunately, that's all you really need to tune into the New Year's Eve broadcast live. Then, your first three months will cost $72.99 per month instead of the usual $82.99 per month. Be sure to cancel before your two-day trial is up if you want to avoid that charge.

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FuboTV offers seven-day trials to newbies, giving you the ability to watch the Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve broadcast on your local ABC station for free. You'll get access to over 200 other networks, as well as unlimited cloud DVR, and up to 10 different screens. After your trial, the cost for your first month is $48.99 ($73.99 per month thereafter). Be sure to cancel before the trial ends to avoid charges.

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Hulu + Live TV is expensive at $89.99 per month, but it does come with a free three-day trial, giving you the ability to watch Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve for free. You also get a lot for your money, should you choose to keep it after your trial. Beyond the live TV aspect, you'll also get access to the full Hulu library, Disney+ (With Ads), and ESPN Select.

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Sling's a la carte setup and affordable pricing make it a huge competitor in the live TV streaming market. You can pick your package and channels depending on what you actually want to watch. In order to watch the New Year's Rockin' Eve special, you'll need access to ABC, which is included in Sling's Blue base package. Unfortunately, since ABC is a local network, it's only available in some local markets. Check to see if your local market includes ABC before you pull the trigger — Chicago, Fresno, Houston, Los Angeles, and more are included. Typically, Sling's base package costs $50.99 per month, but you can get the Orange + Blue bundle for just $33 for your first month and save.

Watch it the next day on Hulu

If, for whatever reason, you want to tune into the New Year's Rockin' Eve broadcast the day after it airs, you have the ability to do so on Hulu. Hulu still offers new and eligible returning subscribers a free 30-day trial. If you don't qualify for the trial period, you can also score a discount by opting for an annual subscription (save 16%) or a Disney+ bundle (save 45%).

Tired of using many different commands, each with dozens of flags, to transform text? Meet sttr, a command-line tool that can replace your whole text processing toolbox. Let’s look at why this tool is making the "old way" of text processing look like hard labor.

SAVE $150.04: As of Dec. 31, get the Dyson Ball Animal 3 vacuum for $299.95, down from its usual price of $449.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 33%.

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If one of your New Year's resolutions includes keeping a cleaner house or doing a big purge, a great vacuum is a must-have. You don't want to clean your place up only to have dirt and debris everywhere left over after your hard work. If you're ready to pick one up, Amazon has you covered these last moments of 2025 with a deal on a vacuum that can help you power through all your cleaning tasks for next year.

As of Dec. 31, get the Dyson Ball Animal 3 vacuum for $299.95, down from its usual price of $449.99 at Amazon. That's $150.04 off and a discount of 33%.

SEE ALSO: I found the best robot vacuums for every floor, budget, and level of laziness (after testing 30+ models)

This is a satisfyingly powerful upright vacuum that can handle just about any mess you throw at it. Whether you need help cutting through stubborn dirt, pet hair, or other nastiness in your carpet, it's built to tackle it all. Its suction comes from Dyson's radial root cyclone technology, which works in tandem with the vacuum's motorbar cleaner with detangling features to power through messes. Plus, it can automatically clear wrapped hair from the brush bar on its own.

With three suction modes, it's built to handle all types of floors, and the ball makes the vacuum itself simple to maneuver. It has a lengthy cord and whole-machine filtration to ensure all the dirt and dust particles you trap while working stay in the vacuum, so your house stays cleaner.

If you plan on improving your cleaning sessions in 2026, this vacuum is a no-brainer. Grab yours while it's still on sale.

We always get advice to use a surge protector of some sort when it comes to sensitive electronics. The idea is that if there's a sudden spike in power from your outlet the surge protector in your power strip will prevent it from reaching your device.

Five years ago, spotting a hybrid or electric car was a rare treat. Tesla sold about half a million EVs globally in 2020, proving the technology worked, while the Toyota Prius led hybrids in the US with 43,500 sales.

MAME is a fantastic emulator for classic game consoles, arcade cabinets, and computers, delivering major updates roughly once a month. MAME version 0.284 has arrived just before the end of 2025, complete with support for new systems and games, and many bug fixes.

SAVE 47%: As of Dec. 31, you can get the ZOBER large Christmas tree storage bag for just $9.99, down from $18.99, at Amazon. That's a 47% discount or a $9 price cut.

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Deciding when to take down the Christmas tree is the ultimate post-holiday Rorschach test. For some, the tree is "clutter" the second the clock strikes midnight on the 26th. For others, aka the "cozy" crowd (hi, it's me), it's a homey hill to die on that stays until Feb. 2 (also known as "Candlemas").

SEE ALSO: See 2025 New Year’s Eve fireworks, 2026 countdown livestreams around the world

Whenever you do decide to admit the holidays are over, you’re going to need a way to shove that 9-foot symbol of joy into a crawl space, storage unit, attic, etc. And right now, you can get the ZOBER 9-Foot Large Christmas tree storage bag on sale for $9.99, down from $18.99, at Amazon. That's a 47% discount (or $9 off).

The bag is made of waterproof polyethylene plastic, so it'll protect your tree from dust, moisture, and whatever else is living in your attic. It features stitch-reinforced handles for easy carrying and a dual zipper that opens wide so you don't have to wrestle the tree back into its original cardboard box. Plus, there's a label card slot on the side, so you don't accidentally pull down the Halloween decorations next December.

For many people, New Year's resolutions begin with an app download. Fitness trackers and habit builders have become the default way we mark January as a turning point, especially in the wellness space.

But resolutions, even when mediated by gentle push notifications, still arrive loaded with expectation.

SEE ALSO: I ran the NYC Marathon wearing 7 fitness trackers and they all watched me throw up

As TikTok creator @notwildlin put it in a video with more than 210,000 views, while the New Year is framed as a "chance for renewal," an "opportunity," even a "portal," there’s a moment where that mindset can turn inward. "At some point, you have to stop being the first person to abandon yourself," he says.

SEE ALSO: Huberman husbands and the rise of self-optimization

"You can't keep throwing it all off the table and building it from scratch," he says in the video. "You are not a Phoenix, you're a human being. And the foundation that you built for yourself is not so insignificant that you should be so willing and eager to undermine it and to start over. You've done enough! You've done a lot!"

That tension becomes especially visible around fitness and wellness resolutions, which are often framed less around how we feel and more around how our bodies look — ideals that have long been shaped by white-supremacist beauty standards.

Still, if you’re entering the New Year with hope and curiosity about feeling better, there's an app designed to support that.

Strava

There's a reason Strava is so beloved by so many for so long. Part social media, part fitness tracker, Strava is a great way to track your workouts while staying connected with friends. Plus, with the premium subscription, you can compare your workouts week by week, month by month, and year by year.

SEE ALSO: With Strava, no one runs alone anymore. That's the problem.

Strava is probably best suited for individuals who have a resolution tied to cardio, such as racing a 5K, biking to work once a week, or hiking 500 miles. It's great for keeping track of other workouts, including weightlifting or rock climbing, but the map tracking and mileage counter can't be beat.

Productive

This habit tracker is one of the most recommended in the self-improvement subreddit.

You can use the app to track almost any goal, from drinking a specific number of glasses of water daily to taking 10,000 steps. And you can see all of your progress over time, which makes it very fun — and validating! — to look at in March after you've really committed.

Hevy

There are numerous apps for tracking weightlifting progress, from Hevy to Fitbod to Boostcamp. Hevy provides a detailed breakdown of your progress over the year, including the number of times you lifted, the number of PRs you achieved, and the total number of reps you completed.

One user says it has "great watch integration," while others find the free version sufficient. But you may eventually want to upgrade to the paid version, depending on the number of custom workouts you plan to use.

Apple Fitness

If you're looking for a fitness app that tracks your workouts and gives you workouts to try, Apple Fitness is the way to go. This app works particularly well if you have devices within the Apple ecosystem. (If you don't, you might want to try the Peloton app, which also has great workouts.)

Calm

This app, along with apps like Headspace, is ideal if your fitness goals are more closely tied to the health and well-being of your brain. If you want to get started with more meditation in the new year, try an app like Calm.

SAVE UP TO $180: Several new and unlocked Apple iPhone models are on sale at Best Buy in its year end sale. Save as much as $180 on a new iPhone 14, 15, 16, 16e, or 16 Plus as of Dec. 31.

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Looking to start the new year with a new phone? Apple users are being blessed with a rare opportunity to score an unlocked iPhone at a discounted price.

Typically, you'll find unlocked phone deals on basically every brand except Apple when major sales like Prime Day or Black Friday happen — Samsung, Google, Motorola, and even the UK-based brand Nothing. Finding a meaningful discount on an unlocked iPhone, on the other hand, is practically unheard of. If you're looking for iPhone deals, you're usually still better off locking in a contract with a carrier or buying refurbished.

As of Dec. 31, however, Best Buy is offering a lineup of new, unlocked iPhones for up to $180 off in its year-end sale. While there are no brand-new iPhone 17 models in the sale, there are iPhone 16s, which honestly aren't too much different (and actually look better). There are also older iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 models available; they're still new (not refurbished) and unlocked. That means you don't need to coordinate a trade-in or data plan at a specific carrier, and you won't be carrier-locked when traveling abroad.

We've rounded up the best unlocked iPhone deals below — lock in the discount ASAP, as we can't guarantee it'll stick around long.

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Released in September of 2024, the iPhone 16 was Apple's most appealing entry-level model in years. It doesn't skimp on features compared to its Pro and Pro Max siblings; the basic 16 features the new Camera Control button, a tougher display, improved zoom up to 2X, the Action Button (inherited from the 15 Pro and Pro Max), three gorgeous new colors (Ultramarine, Pink, and Teal), and Apple Intelligence. Mashable's reviewer writes, "I suspect I'd be 'complete' with the iPhone 16, which is a rare feeling when it comes to entry-level smartphones these days." At only $659.99, it's also a hard deal to pass up — especially when you compare it to the iPhone 17 base model, which costs an extra $140.

More unlocked iPhone deals

• Apple iPhone 15 (128GB, unlocked) — $499.99 $629.99 (save $130)

• Apple iPhone 16e (128GB, unlocked) — $549.99 $599.99 (save $50)

• Apple iPhone 15 (256GB, unlocked) — $549.99 $729.99 (save $180)

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Best space heater deals at a glance Best overall space heater deal Shark TurboBlade Cool + Heat $249.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best oil heater deal Dreo Oil-Filled Radiatior 153 (Gray) $84.98 (save $15.01) Get Deal Best tower heater deal Lasko Oscillating Ceramic Tower Heater $69.99 (save $15) Get Deal Best whole-room space heater deal Vornado Velocity Cube 5 $107.99 (save $12) Get Deal Best space heater deal for small spaces Dreo Smart Wall Heater $89.99 (save $10) Get Deal

As we sit waiting for 2025 to end and 2026 to begin, a lot of us are dealing with a deep chill. It's cold all over the country, including in tropical Florida, where many of us flock to each winter for reprieve from the cold. Sure, we can re-watch "Heated Rivalry" to warm up, but you might also want to enlist the help of a space heater.

These portable appliances can transform a chilly bedroom, office, or nursery into something cozy and comfortable. Even if you've put on your warmest down jacket and wool socks, a space heater can help you shed those layers and get back to feeling normal. Your pets will also love the extra warmth. If you're suffering from a winter chill, check out these hot deals on space heaters. Then tuck in with your new Kindle or Nintendo Switch 2 from Christmas, and enjoy the final few days of vacation.

Best overall space heater deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark TurboBlade Cool + Heat $249.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like it

Why get a space heater that you'll need to find a place to store in warmer months when you could get a year-round heater and fan? The Shark TurboBlade Cool + Heat works to keep indoors at a comfortable temp all year long. Use it as a heater during winter months and switch to the versatile fan once spring and summer return.

I tested the Shark TurboBlade Cool + Heat for a few months earlier this year and loved its versatility. I'm always cold when I get up for work in the 5 a.m. hour, but that's much improved thanks to the heater function on the Shark TurboBlade. Extra points go to the heater and fan because of the incredible remote control, which allows me to turn on the heater in the other room while I'm still in bed.

Today's sale price of $249.99 matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

SEE ALSO: We tested the most popular Ninja appliances in our own kitchens. Here's what we found. Best oil space heater deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreo Dreo Oil-Filled Radiatior 153 $84.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $15   Get Deal Why we like it

If you prefer to go the route of an oil-filled space heater, the Dreo Radiator 153 is a great model. Plus, it's on sale for under $85 today at Amazon. The Dreo Radiator 153 is a 1500W electric space heater that's designed to be ultra-quiet while saving you some money on your energy bill. Unlike tons of our gadgets these days, the Dreo Radiator is incredibly simple to use. It has two on-unit dials to control the temperature and heat level, including mid, low, and high.

An oil-filled heater is a great option if you live in a dry climate or suffer from dry skin during the winter. Since it doesn't use a fan, you won't be blowing air around. Another bonus on this model is the castors that make rolling it from room to room a no-hassle situation.

Best tower space heater deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lasko Lasko Oscillating Ceramic Tower Heater $69.99 at Amazon
$84.99 Save $15   Get Deal Why we like it

Tower space heaters are especially friendly if you prefer a unit that takes up minimal space, and Lasko makes some of the best models available. The Lasko Oscillating Ceramic Tower Heater comes packed with warm features that are designed to heat medium and large rooms. It measures 29 inches tall, comes with a remote control, and has an on-unit remote control storage area, so you're less likely to misplace the remote.

You can take advantage of the oscillation function so everyone in the room gets warm air pointed in their direction. Plus, the eight-hour timer is a great safety feature.

Cars have a tendency to attract technological gimmicks (automatic seat belts, anyone?) but there are some genuinely useful and important technologies that you should look out for when buying your next car. In fact, a few of these can be added to your existing car as an upgrade, rather than a whole new vehicle. Of course, I'm not saying your next car should tick every box on this list or that all of them are essential, but they're all honestly useful.