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I have used Tor for years to bypass censorship and access privacy-focused services. It is a powerful tool, but browsing the hidden web requires a specific setup and strict security habits. If you want to access a .onion address safely, follow these steps.

Apple may have some serious competition in the smartwatch market, but when it comes to innovative features, the Apple Watch still has a few tricks up its sleeve. While Samsung and Google have made significant strides with their Galaxy Watch and Pixel Watch lineups, several clever features still give Apple an edge. From practical tools that make traveling easier to clever ways of keeping track of conversations and staying connected with loved ones, Apple's wearable has plenty to offer.

The term "CPU bottleneck" is familiar to every gamer. I don't think I've met anyone who wasn't into games and still cared about these alleged "bottlenecks." As a gamer myself, I'm here to say: please stop. You probably don't even have a CPU bottleneck.

Smartphone prices have climbed steadily over the last few years, making a $200 discount on a current-generation flagship feel genuinely significant. This Google Pixel 11 is $699 right now, bringing the base model down to a more affordable price that anyone can take advantage of. It's only $100 more than the midrange Google Pixel 10a, so you know you're getting a good deal.

From thrillers to triple-A, big-budget blockbusters, Paramount+ has an impressively strong catalog of movies to keep you occupied. For those with more of a craving for some non-fiction, the platform's list of documentaries is stronger than you might expect, exploring some of history's most charismatic, impactful, and dangerous people.

Your printer showing offline is usually a software or network glitch, not a dead machine. Before you panic, follow this exact fix sequence to get it back online on Windows or Mac.

State courts have struck another blow against online prediction market Kalshi, which has sought to remain outside of gaming law, claiming it's a trading — not gambling — platform.

On Wednesday, a US District judge granted a preliminary injunction to California tribes, prohibiting Kalshi from offering sports contracts (AKA trades or "swaps") on tribal land. The ruling was handed down to the Blue Lake Rancheria and Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, which jointly sued Kalshi for allegedly violating the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

In that case, a panel of judges ruled that Kalshi's sports prediction trading constituted Class III gaming, which covers sports betting and parimutuel (pool) wagering. The court determined that regulations issued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which currently governs Kalshi, didn't preempt the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

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That same day, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the state was suing the platform under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act for alleged illegal gambling operations.

"Kalshi is not blind that its platform presents real, tangible risks to its users, including excessive wagering, financial losses, depression, and other mental health harms," wrote Griffin in a press release. "It doesn’t take a genius to understand that wagering money on whether the Razorbacks win or lose is gambling. And gambling on an unregulated platform is squarely prohibited by Arkansas law."

Late last month, the state of Utah filed criminal charges against Kalshi and its two co-founders, Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara, accusing the company of violating state gambling prohibitions. The criminal case, which includes counts of unlawful activity, online gambling promotion, and general gambling promotion, followed a civil filing attempting to block Kalshi from advertising trades to Utah residents.

In September, a 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled that Ohio and Tennessee could apply state gambling laws to Kalshi contracts. Similar to the California case, the panel determined the Commodities Exchange Act did not override state law. A month prior, Nevada was granted the right to ban the platform outright by a 9th Circuit panel.

The state of New York has also sued the platform for "unlicensed gambling." Both New York and Arkansas claim Kalshi violates state gambling age requirements, as well, allowing individuals as young as 18 to trade on the platform.

Kalshi, echoing competitors like Polymarket, has asserted that the platform's "swaps" are not bets and that it acts as a "designated contract market" trading in futures contracts and derivatives. The platform has sued states for attempting to regulate its operations.

States have pushed back on that framing and argue that online prediction markets, which let users risk money on outcomes outside traditional derivatives, are using the shield of federal oversight to skirt gaming laws that impose various bans, licenses, and taxes on online betting. Some cases have invoked Kalshi's own marketing language, including claims that the platform calls itself a betting site.

Kalshi's lawyers argue that the lack of traditional odds makes the platform's operation significantly different from gambling. Still, state courts have begun striking down Kalshi's claims, including a 2nd Circuit Court decision on Tuesday that denied the company's request for a preliminary injunction in New York and Connecticut cases.

Kalshi — advised by Donald Trump Jr. — has garnered the support of the federal government. As states continue to crack down on the prediction industry, federal agencies like the CFTC have filed a string of countersuits trying to bring states to heel.

Meta was all set to make a controversial change to its terms of service back in October, but after a delay into November, the changes have been pushed aside indefinitely.

Mark Zuckerberg's company published a quick update (spotted by Nieman Lab) confirming that previously announced changes to its Meta Commercial Terms, Product Catalog Terms, Self-Serve Ad Terms, and Ad Creative Generative AI Terms would not take effect on Nov. 20 as initially planned. These changes, which Nieman Lab originally reported on in October, would have allowed the use of web scrapers to collect material from websites associated with Meta business accounts, including those of journalistic organizations.

Originally, these changes were set to go into effect on Oct. 30, before controversy prompted Meta to delay to Nov. 20. Now, Meta has confirmed that the changes will be delayed indefinitely.

"These updates are now paused and will not take effect on Nov. 20, 2026," Meta's statement read. "We are continuing to consult with stakeholders and will provide a further update when we have more to share. In the meantime, our existing terms remain in effect."

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When these changes were first announced, news organizations were (perhaps understandably) unhappy about their content being taken in that manner. Additionally, courts in Brazil took action to prevent that from happening.

At the end of October, Meta executive Andy Stone took to X to say that the company is "committed to getting this right," but evidently that commitment means the changes cannot go into effect anytime soon.

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It's almost the end of the year, and it might be a good time to do a purge of your browser extensions. The sad reality of not being able to browse the modern internet without an ad blocker or without a video codec plug-in sucks. While you can absolutely set up a self-hosted one on your system, most average users are probably just going to install uBlock Origin (or something similar) as an extension on their browsers. If you use the Internet often, especially on desktop, you probably have a number of browser plugins that go beyond ad blocking. Plugins are the best thing to happen to the internet since frames and marquee tags went out of style. But as with everything these days, there's a hidden danger: outdated plugins that could cause some trouble(if you’re not careful).

The perfect lighting can be the difference between low-quality videos that don't get views and viral content people can't get enough of. You can't afford to cut corners, and creator tools like the Evershop Overhead Ring Light will help you craft professional videos with accurate tones and colors.

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.

When was the last time you used a floppy disk? If you're the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the last time you used a floppy disk was today.

Well, that's soon going to come to an end.

On Thursday, the FAA announced that it would be finally phasing out floppy disks across more than 400 air traffic control locations. The move will see floppy disks completely replaced by 2028.

Floppy disks haven't been used broadly for decades. In fact, the last major manufacturer of floppy disks, Sony, stopped producing them in 2011.

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The owner of one of the last floppy disk retailers, floppydisk.com, has previously shared that they source their supply secondhand from people all over the world who are simply looking to get rid of used and unused floppy disks sitting around their homes or in storage.

Yet, the federal agency that enforces safety regulations and operates air traffic control through the country is still using floppy disks. And they use this outdated technology for pretty critical information too, such as weather conditions, airport status updates, equipment issues, and more.

Last year, Congress approved $12.5 billion in funding to address the U.S.'s outdated air traffic control systems. The U.S. Department of Transportation is also seeking another $30 billion for additional upgrades.

In addition to replacing floppy disks, the FAA is looking to upgrade its computer systems. According to Reuters, the FAA's telecoms systems are run on "decades-old Compaq ​computers" and parts purchased on eBay.

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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.

TL;DR: Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels to watch select F1 races for free. Watch the Brazil GP for free with the Prime Video app.

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Kimi Antonelli was crowned the 2026 F1 champion last weekend in Mexico, so where does that leave us now? We still have four race weekends this season, and nothing is really decided except the actual winner. Reputations are on the line, so we can expect more thrilling racing from the best of the best.

The action heads to São Paulo this weekend. Can Verstappen win again to cement his place in second? Or will Hamilton bounce back from a frustrating weekend in Mexico to leapfrog his old rival?

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If you want to watch F1 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is the Brazil GP?

The Brazil GP is the 20th race of the 2026 F1 season. Here's the full schedule from the Autódromo José Carlos Pace:

• Practice 1 — 10:30-11:30 a.m. ET on Nov. 6

• Practice 2 — 2-3 p.m. ET on Nov. 6

• Practice 3 — 9:30-10:30 a.m. ET on Nov. 7

• Qualifying — 1-2 p.m. ET on Nov. 7

• Race — 12 p.m. ET on Nov. 8

Fans can follow all the action from this race weekend without spending anything.

How to watch the Brazil GP for free

Apple TV holds exclusive U.S. broadcasting rights for F1, and you can now sign up for a seven-day free trial of Apple TV directly through Prime Video Channels. That free trial gives you access to select races for free, including this weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix.

The subscription rolls over to $12.99 per month after the seven-day trial, but you can disable the automatic renewal and still stream the entire race weekend for free. It's a sneaky hack, but it works.

If you're already paying for Amazon Prime, calling it "free" is a stretch. But if you don't have an active membership, Amazon offers a 30-day free trial for new users. Stacking that Prime trial with the seven-day Apple TV channel trial means you're truly spending nothing to stream this weekend's race.

If you've already made use of this hack, you still have a few workarounds:

• Apple TV: New standalone subscribers qualify for a direct seven-day free trial through Apple's app.

• Apple One: If you want more than just streaming, the Apple One tier packages Apple TV alongside Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, Apple News+, and 50GB of iCloud storage — and it comes with a full one-month free trial ($19.95 per month after the promotional period).

• Apple: The most generous Apple TV offer is tied to new hardware purchases. Buying an eligible iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV grants new subscribers three months of free service. You obviously have to spend money on hardware, but if you were already planning an upgrade, it effectively unlocks a massive chunk of the F1 season for free.

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.

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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)

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

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• 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.