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Disposable cans of compressed air are a frustrating way to maintain your electronics. They always run out when you need them most, leaving propellant residue on your sensitive components. A reusable electric duster like the WOLFBOX MF60 is a far better way to get rid of dust, and it's currently available at an impulse buy-worthy discount.

Home Assistant is incredibly powerful and almost endlessly customizable. If there's an idea you want to make a reality, the chances are that you can make it happen. I've used Home Assistant to replace several different apps that just couldn't match what I could set up with the smart home software.

I have seen plenty of people run into problems with refurbished laptops. Sometimes, reinstalling Windows reveals the machine is still enrolled in an organization’s management system, and it gets locked again. Other times, buyers discover that the laptop was stolen or has some kind of firmware or administrative lock. I have been fortunate enough to avoid these problems myself, but my experience with refurbished homelab hardware has been considerably more interesting.

If Netflix is your favorite streaming service, this list is for you. Several new movies are premiering on Netflix this week, including a dramedy directed by Chris Rock, a documentary by Ron Howard, and a mystery thriller starring Jessica Chastain.

For anyone who has already pre-ordered Grand Theft Auto VI, it's about to take up a huge amount of space on your console's hard drive in the very near future.

That's because it's almost time to preload the most anticipated game of the year. If you don't normally engage with games this way, it means that anyone who has purchased GTA 6 will be able to install the full game on their hard drive before release. According to Rockstar, preloading will work slightly differently on PS5 and Xbox consoles. For PS5 owners, preloading will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at midnight local time wherever you are. For Xbox players, preloading starts at 12 a.m. GMT on Tuesday and runs simultaneously for everyone.

SEE ALSO: GTA 6 release date: Is there early access? The soonest anyone can play.

To be clear, preloading the game early does not mean you can play it early, unless you set your console to New Zealand time. It will be locked and unplayable until it's officially out in your region.

Rockstar also confirmed in that post that the game will take up to 212GB of space on your hard drive, so start deleting games right now if you need to.

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Obsidian is arguably one of the best apps out there for taking notes and organizing your knowledge base, but it comes with its fair share of imperfections. One of my main qualms with Obsidian is how difficult it can be to sync notes between my phone, desktop, and other devices. Sure, you could pay $4/month to get sync support, but I'm a cheapskate.

When the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro launched at $199 back in 2019, it was considered a steep premium compared to regular Android TV streaming sticks. However, it proved its worth by staying relevant for over half a decade, much like our living room televisions. I was drawn to the Shield TV for its hardware-level AI upscaling, which enhances standard 1080p content, and lossless audio passthrough, making it an excellent local Plex client. The price was worth paying, considering I didn't need to buy a very expensive television to enjoy these enhancements.

TL;DR: Stop second-guessing your investments with some help from this three-year subscription to Tykr Stock Screener Premium Plan, on sale now for just $59.99 (reg. $300).

Opens in a new window Credit: Tykr Tykr Stock Screener Premium Plan: 3-Year Subscription $59.99
$299.97 Save $239.98   Get Deal

It’s easy to get caught up in the latest stock market buzz. But if you want to be a smart investor, you can’t just follow the trends. Tykr Stock Screener looks at the bigger picture, helping you see beyond the hype by analyzing thousands of stocks and giving you straightforward ratings based on their real value.

Right now, you can lock in a three-year subscription to Tykr Stock Screener Premium Plan for only $59.99.

If second-guessing always keeps you from investing, Tykr Stock Screener helps demystify this intimidating process. This handy tool offers clear ratings to help you make decisions, labeling stocks as On Sale, Watch, or Overpriced. It also provides a fair value estimate and a margin of safety, making it easier to invest with confidence.

If you have specific investment criteria, Tykr Stock Screener has custom filters that help you screen thousands of stocks in seconds. You can also easily connect your account to one of over 40 supported brokers, from Schwab to Fidelity and Robinhood, so you can sync your holdings into the portfolio tracker.

You can use Tykr on both iPhone and Android, and there’s also a web app available. All you have to do is log in with one email address to access your info and check out the ratings.

Have your eyes on a certain stock? You can set up alerts when a stock you’ve been watching becomes a Tykr Stock Screener buy or sell.

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Years before I ever bought a roll of filament, I was making things with a much older material: wood. It's not something I do as much these days (I blame my messy garage), but I'm still a woodworker at heart. Here are a few projects that helped me get started.

TL;DR: Amazon Prime members can get $20 off each of their first two qualifying Uber Eats restaurant orders through Amazon until Nov. 18 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Each order must total at least $25 before taxes and fees and after any other qualifying discounts.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Uber Eats: $20 off each of your first two orders   Get Deal at Amazon

This may just be the frugal part of me talking, but I’ve always thought Uber Eats was one of the more expensive food delivery apps (right up there with Postmates). So when I heard Amazon Prime members could now get $0 delivery fees through Uber Eats, I was pretty excited. I still have questions about some of those clearly inflated restaurant prices, but free delivery is a step in the right direction.

SEE ALSO: Walmart quietly dropped epic deals ahead of Black Friday: Save on Apple, Ninja, Tonies, and more

Right now, eligible Prime members can get $20 off each of their first two Uber Eats restaurant orders through Amazon, for up to $40 off across two orders. Each order needs to total at least $25 before taxes and fees, after any other qualifying discounts, and the offer expires Nov. 18 at 11:59 p.m. PST. You also get $0 delivery fees on eligible orders after activating the benefit.

How to get the discount

Go to Amazon’s Uber Eats page while signed in to your Prime account and tap “Allow” to activate the $0 delivery-fee benefit. From there, browse participating restaurants and check that your qualifying $20 discount appears before submitting your order. You don’t need a separate Uber Eats account, but you do need to order through Amazon’s website or shopping app — not the Uber Eats app or website.

The benefit is available to U.S. Prime members, including those with Prime for Young Adults and Prime Access memberships. Restaurant selection depends on your location, so check what’s available near you.

Do you need to join Prime?

You’ll need an eligible Prime membership to use the benefit. Prime normally costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year, and eligible customers can start a 30-day free trial. I wouldn’t pay for a year just to get two discounted meals, but the trial is worth considering if you also plan to use Prime for Black Friday shopping.

Already using Prime for holiday shopping? This is an extra worth checking before your next takeout order. Compare the final price instead of letting the $20 discount talk you into adding food you didn’t want just to reach the minimum.

The best early Best Buy Black Friday deals: Best TV Deal Samsung 65-inch Class R84H Series Micro RGB 4K TV 999.99 (save $1,100) Get Deal Best Headphones Deal Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones 378.00 (save $80) Get Deal Best Apple Deal Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS+Cellular) 649.00 (save $150) Get Deal Best Kitchen Deal De'Longhi Magnifica Duo Fully Automatic Coffee and Espresso Machine 699.95 (save $300) Get Deal Best Gaming Deal Alienware 16X Aurora 16-inch 3K OLED Gaming Laptop 1749.99 (save $825) Get Deal

Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but Best Buy isn't waiting until then to drop exciting deals. The retailer's ad scans are officially live, highlighting an excellent range of items already available to shop ahead of the main event, which starts on Nov. 19.

Checking out the ad scan is a great way to get a head start on your Black Friday shopping list. Thankfully, Best Buy has a stacked schedule this year, so there are plenty of opportunities to save. The retailer launched an early sale this past weekend, but there's no need to worry if you missed it. There are even more new deals set to drop this Friday, Nov. 13, according to a Best Buy blog post.

Credit: Best Buy

Whether you're hoping to score a new TV ahead of the holidays, some headphones, or even snag an Apple device on sale, Best Buy's here to assist. We've gathered just a few of our favorite early offers to help make shopping around feel a little less overwhelming. There's much more still to come. Keep an eye on the ad scans as we inch closer to the big day.

Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch Class R84H Series Micro RGB 4K TV with SamsungVisionAI $999.99 at Best Buy
$2,099.99 Save $1,100.00   Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

This 2026 Samsung TV is currently sporting a massive $1,100 price cut at Best Buy ahead of Black Friday, dropping its price from $2,099.99 to $999.99. It's a Micro RGB TV — which offers a wider color spectrum while minimizing color bleed in on-screen scenes — with 4K resolution, a responsive 120Hz refresh rate that delivers smooth picture quality, and Dolby Atmos support for immersive sound. If you're in need of an upgrade, this TV is well worth looking at while it's on sale.

More TV deals

• LG 48-inch Class B6 OLED AI 4K Smart webOS TV — $599.99 $1,199.99 (save $600)

• LG 55-inch Class C6 OLED evo AI 4K Smart webOS TV — $999.99 1,999.99 (save $1,000)

Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones $378 at Best Buy
$458 Save $80   Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

The Sony XM6 headphones are our favorite pick for premium sound, with active noise cancellation that's "better than ever" and "noticeable improvements to audio quality." If they've been on your holiday wishlist for this year, you're in luck, as Best Buy's knocked $80 off their price tag right now, bringing them down to $378. This matches where we saw them during Prime Day this year.

More headphones deals

• Beats Studio Pro — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)

• Apple AirPods Max 2 (USB-C) — $479 $549 (save $70)

Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS+Cellular) $649 at Best Buy
$799 Save $150   Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

While the new Apple Watch Ultra 4 may have dropped this year, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is certainly still worthy of attention, especially with this discount at Best Buy. The retailer has dropped it down to $649 as part of its early holiday deals, which ultimately saves you $150 compared to paying its full price. That's a pretty sweet deal for such a premium smartwatch.

With a titanium case and sapphire crystal display, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a durable pick for your wrist. It's stacked with health and fitness features — including a dual-frequency GPS, Heart Rate Zones, a sleep score, tracking for heart rate and irregular heart rhythm, and sleep apnea tracking — that make it a great all-around option for adventurous individuals.

More Apple deals

• Apple MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop (M5 chip, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 (save $150)

• Apple 11-inch iPad Pro M5 chip Wi-Fi 2TB with OLED Nano-texture Glass — $2,299 $2,399 (save $100)

Best kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Magnifica Duo Fully Automatic Coffee and Espresso Machine $699.95 at Best Buy
$999.95 Save $300   Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

The De'Longhi Magnifica Duo was released just this summer and is a great pick-up for coffee aficionados. If you've been on the hunt for an espresso/coffee maker to brighten up your mornings with a tasty brew, it's currently $300 off at Best Buy ahead of Black Friday sales, dropping to $699.95.

It's an impressive machine, with 20 preset hot and iced drink recipes to choose from, including espresso, drip coffee, iced lattes, cold brew, and more. It even comes with LatteCrema Hot and Cool Technologies, which can whip up hot microfoam or cool milk froth for your drinks, making it feel like the coffee shop has moved right into your home.

More kitchen deals

• Ninja UltraCrush Professional Kitchen System — $149.99 $219.99 (save $70)

• Ninja French Door Premier Air Fryer — $199.99 $279.99 (save $80)

Best gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Alienware Alienware 16X Aurora 16-inch 3K OLED Gaming Laptop $1,749.99 at Best Buy
$2,574.99 Save $825.00   Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

If you're in need of a new gaming laptop or just looking for an upgrade ahead of the holidays, Best Buy has a deal well worth your attention. The retailer has slashed a whopping $825 off the Alienware 16X Aurora 16-inch 3K OLED Gaming Laptop, bringing it down to $1,749.99 from its usual $2,574.99.

It's a serious upgrade, boasting a 16-inch display with 2560 x 1600 resolution for sharp, detailed picture quality, plus a 240Hz refresh rate for smooth, steady gameplay. This model also comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 processor, 16GB of memory, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card, and 512GB of storage.

More gaming deals

• LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD Glossy OLED 240Hz Gaming Monitor — $349.99 $499.99 (save $150)

• Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle — $549.99 $587.97 (save $37.98)

While you might think to plug your desktop or smart home hub into your router’s Ethernet port, there’s a lot more to hardware for internet.

Slippers, whiskey stones, and socks. Sure, these might sound like classic man gifts, but they're far from unique. The special guys in your life deserve something with a little more thought. We all know that it isn't that simple, though. Finding unique gifts for men can be a head-scratching exercise — particularly when you're catering for more eclectic, off-the-beaten-path tastes.

To find the perfect present for these types of guys — whether you're buying for your dad, brother, best friend, boyfriend , or husband — you’ll need to do some creative thinking. The trick is to get something they would haven't even thought of buying themselves. These are our picks for the most unique and interesting gift ideas for your favorite man — for Father's Day, birthday gifts, Valentine's Day, Christmas, Hanukkah, anniversaries, or just to say, "Thanks, my guy."

National Sandwich Day took place on Nov. 3, but sandwich lovers have another chance to secure free food this month.

National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day (Nov. 9) is here. We know you've had this date circled in your calendars all year. Forget Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is obviously the date that matters.

A number of popular chains are celebrating this special occasion by launching BOGO offers, limited-edition products, and genuinely free deals. We've scanned the market to bring you a selection of standout promotions.

Check out some of our favorites below:

National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day 2026 food dealsBuffalo Wild Wings

B-Dubs Rewards members can pick up a free classic or spicy chicken sandwich when they pair it with any $10 food or drink purchase.

Burger King

Royal Perks members can get a BOGO offer on the elongated Original Chicken Sandwich, or claim a free Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich with a qualifying digital purchase of $3 to $5.

Hardee’s

My Rewards members can get a BOGO $1 Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich deal valid across Original, Nashville Hot, or bacon-packed BLT builds.

Jollibee

Jollibee Rewards members unlock an instant BOGO deal across all signature chicken sandwiches.

KFC

Place an order of $10 or more on the KFC website or official mobile app to get a free Extra Crispy Chicken Sandwich at checkout.

Krystal

Make a $5+ minimum order, and you’ll automatically unlock a free Original or Spicy Chik sandwich.

McDonald’s

Claim a $2 classic or spicy McCrispy sandwich through the McDonald's app.

Popeyes

Rewards members spending $10 or more online or via the app can snag a free full-size chicken sandwich.

Shake Shack

Spend $10 or more on digital orders and enter coupon code SCARYGOOD at checkout to unlock a free chicken sandwich. The offer is active through Nov. 10.

Super Chix

Loyalty members can get a BOGO chicken sandwich reward, available to claim digitally or scan in-store at participating storefronts.

Tender Greens

Get a free housemade drink when you order a fried chicken sandwich, plate, or bowl with Katsu.

Urban Bird Hot Chicken

Urban Bird is running BOGO chicken sandos all day on Nov. 9, for both dine-in guests and digital carryout orders.

Whataburger

Rewards members ordering digitally through the app on Nov. 9 can score a $2 Signature Whatachick’n or Spicy Chicken Sandwich.

Wingstop

Rewards members can grab a free chicken sandwich in any of the chain’s 12 signature dry rubs or sauces with any qualifying menu purchase through Nov. 9.

Wonder

Wonder is running a BOGO special on Streetbird fried chicken sandwiches across all active regional hubs, accessible directly through the Wonder app.

There's a lot of movement in the smart glasses space, from simple tools for capturing your lifestyle to next-generation, fully immersive mixed reality experiences. When it comes to augmented reality glasses that aim to be the ultimate, private, all-in-one external display for your devices, the ASUS ROG XREAL R1 sits at the pinnacle — as it should, when it costs $800 or more. I've been using these glasses alongside the Xbox Ally X20 I reviewed, and it's not a stretch to call them the best at what they do... but I can also confidently say most people should buy something else, like the excellent (and much cheaper) XREAL One Pro.

SAVE $250: Two configurations of the M5 Apple MacBook Air are $250 off at Amazon and Best Buy. Get a 13- or 15-inch model with 16GB of RAM and a full 1TB of storage starting at $1,349.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,349 at Amazon
$1,599 Save $250   Shop Now at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,549 at Amazon
$1,799 Save $250   Shop Now at Amazon

Some of the Black Friday MacBook deals we expected to see later this month have arrived early. As of Nov. 9, Amazon and Best Buy are both selling two popular configurations of the Apple MacBook Air (M5) for $250 off, a discount that completely erases their summer price hikes —and then some.

For the uninitiated, the M5 MacBook Air is a Mashable Choice Award winner. Tech editor Timothy Beck Werth called it "an impressive piece of machinery" with a premium, lightweight design, a "fantastic" display, and a ridiculously fast processor. (Read his full MacBook Air review.) This is the most recent version of the MacBook Air, as Apple's recent MacBook releases focused solely on the Pro models.

The 13-inch MacBook Air with 16GB of memory and 1TB of storage has fallen to $1,349 (normally $1,599), while its 15-inch counterpart is marked down to $1,549 (typically $1,799). The other configurations of Apple's sleek and speedy ultraportable are all $200 off, which isn't too shabby in the age of RAMageddon.

We feel confident recommending these MacBook deals to early-bird shoppers. Last Black Friday, no MacBook discounts exceeded $250. In 2024, Amazon offered $255 off a couple of models, but we don't think an extra $5 in savings is worth waiting several weeks for. At that point, you risk your preferred model selling out.

Tesla Cybertruck is dead. The massive, steel-plated electric pickup has never sold particularly well, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said last week that Cybertruck production will wind down next year.

Musk would like the world to know, however, that the company isn't scrapping Cybertruck due to unprofitability or lack of demand.

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"The Cybertruck order rate far exceeds our production rate. We will try to make as many as possible before shutting down the line in about 8 months, but will have to return deposits for a lot of people," wrote Musk in a tweet on Monday. "This is not a case of Cybertruck being unprofitable, as has been misreported by legacy media, but rather that the opportunity cost of the complexity of Cybertruck is vastly outweighed by the value of incremental Cybercab production," he wrote.

That's an interesting logical hoop Musk would like you to jump through. Given that Tesla doesn't report precise Cybertruck sales numbers, and typically doesn't talk about profitability of individual models, it's hard for an outsider to definitively call this or that model unprofitable. We've never said it, by the way; we merely pointed to poor sales figures, based on reports and Tesla's own figures, which lump Cybertruck with "other models" in quarterly reports.

But how do we know the sales figures are bad? Well, we merely compare Musk's predictions with actual sales numbers. In 2023, Musk predicted Tesla would sell 250,000 to 500,000 Cybertruck units annually. In the third quarter of 2026, Tesla delivered 8,295 "other models," which include Cybertruck, Model X, and Model S. The total deliveries for this category in the past four quarters are 48,431; even if all those were Cybertrucks (which they definitely weren't), that's still less than a fifth of Musk's lower projected figure for Cybertruck annual sales.

SEE ALSO: Is it over for the Cybertruck? Tesla to wind down production in Texas.

So yes: Cybertruck isn't selling nearly as well as Musk predicted. The company is placing all bets on autonomous driving, and has scrapped Model S, Model X, and Cybertruck while ramping up Cybercab production. Musk is free to call the Cybertruck a great victory, but we bet the company wouldn't be winding down production so easily had the demand been five or ten times bigger than what it was.

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Thanks to the rise of streaming boxes and smart TVs, the age of the HTPC (Home Theater Personal Computer) seems truly over. However, things may not be as final as they seem.

Xfinity is introducing a new "Holiday Mode" feature in its app, with a little help from actor John C. Reilly, who plays the Ghost of Very-Recent Christmas Past in a new holiday advertisement.

Holiday Mode lets customers pause WiFi for all devices on their home network with a single tap on their phone screen. The idea is to keep families connected and off their phones, if only for a few precious moments during the holidays.

The company said that Holiday Mode will be available starting from Nov. 9 for eligible Xfinity Internet customers through the Xfinity app.

The company also debuted a new Christmas advertisement to promote the feature, starring the aforementioned ghost. Reilly's character rescues people who miss precious holiday moments because they can't look away from their phones, an unfortunately relatable scenario.

90-second and 60-second versions of the holiday ad are debuting on Nov. 9 on YouTube and TV.

“Our business is built around keeping people connected, so telling families to turn off their WiFi might seem like an unexpected move," said Julie Scelzo, the Chief Creative Director of Xfinity at Comcast, in a press release shared with Mashable. 

"But at Xfinity, we believe that sometimes the most important connections happen IRL. And at the holidays, stepping away from our screens makes room for the wonder of time spent together. Technology should enhance our lives, not get in the way of it."

The Ghost of Very-Recent Christmas Past Credit: Xfinity

If you're an Xfinity Internet customer, here's how to activate Holiday Mode:

1. Open the Xfinity app and select Holiday Mode. 

2. Choose the devices or people you’d like to pause. 

3. Tap once to pause WiFi on those devices. 

4. When you're ready, tap the screen again to reconnect. 

We're not encouraging parents to secretly pause WiFi for all the teenagers in their household on Thanksgiving, but we're not not encouraging you to do that.

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John Oliver recapped the midterms at the start of Sunday's episode of Last Week Tonight, and his sprits were high.

"It has been a busy week, and given the results a pretty good week too," Oliver said at the start of the episode. "Democrats won so big on Tuesday it was sometimes genuinely hard to take all the positive results in."

SEE ALSO: Iowa elected a Democrat who'd dropped out of the U.S. midterms, and the internet has jokes

The host went on to take aim at the subject of a previous Last Week Tonight episode, Elon Musk, who spent around $500 million on the midterms and didn't have any results go his way.

"Elon Musk wasted so much money!" Oliver said "The half a billion dollars he spent to try and buy the election just went up in flames faster than a parked Cybertruck."

"Speaking of which, we also learned this week he's ending production of Cybertrucks, which isn't technically an election result but kind of feels like one."

You can see what the other late night hosts said about the midterms, including Jimmy Kimmel, The Daily Show and Seth Meyers, here.