IT General

Still Using a Third-Party Calculator on iPhone? It's Time to Ditch It

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 19:15

Before the iOS 18 update, the built-in iPhone calculator functioned well as a basic calculator. But if you needed advanced features, you had to download a third-party calculator. Now it's time to uninstall them.

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Dolphin Emulator Will Get Faster Updates on Linux With Flatpak

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 18:54

Dolphin now maintains official Flatpak repositories, making it far easier for Linux gamers to install and run the latest versions of the Dolphin emulator.

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You Should Play More Simulation Games (Especially the Boring Ones)

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 18:30

We live in a time when action-packed, adrenaline-pumping online games are all the rage. With so much hype surrounding those types of games, it's easy to overlook or forget about the more relaxing game categories. One that particularly stands out is the simulation genre.

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You can still score Paramount+ with Showtime for $2.99 per month

Mashable - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 18:19

SAVE UP TO $20: Through Dec. 4, new and returning subscribers can sign up for two months of Paramount+ Essential or Paramount+ with Showtime for just $2.99 per month with this Black Friday streaming deal still live. That's up to 76% in savings.

Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ / Showtime Paramount+ with Showtime $2.99/month for two months (save $10/month) Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ Essential $2.99/month for two months (save $5/month) Get Deal

Streaming deals took over Black Friday 2024, but sadly, most of them disappeared as soon as the clock struck midnight on Cyber Monday. If you slept on the streaming deals while snagging tech and other goodies, there's a few lone stragglers. One of the best ones still live is the Paramount+ Black Friday offer.

Through Dec. 4, new and returning subscribers can still sign up for Paramount+ Essential or Paramount+ with Showtime for just $2.99 per month for two months. That's $5 per month, or 63% in savings, for the Essential plan, and $10 per month, or 76% in savings, if you choose the upgraded Paramount+ with Showtime plan.

While we wish Paramount+ was a little more generous with their Black Friday deal this year like Hulu and Max, which offered $0.99 subscriptions for a year and $2.99 subscriptions for six months, we still think it's worth grabbing. Paramount+ is the streaming home for new Paramount Pictures theatrical releases like Smile 2 (coming soon), A Quiet Place: Day One, and Transformers One, as well as local AFC games on Sundays, CBS originals like Ghosts, Survivor, and Big Brother, old Nickelodeon and MTV shows, and Paramount+ originals like RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars and Evil (which Mashable Film Editor Kristy Puchko says is the wildest show you're not watching).

If you choose the upgraded tier with Showtime (why wouldn't you while it's the same price as the Essential plan?), you'll also unlock access to the entire Showtime library and get to watch without ads. Showtime features some fantastic shows like Yellowjackets, The Curse, and The Chi.

Subscription will jump back up to full price as soon as your two-month promotional period ends — that's $7.99 for Essential and $12.99 for Showtime. If you want to avoid paying full price, be sure to cancel ahead of time.

More post-Cyber Monday streaming deals still live

  • BroadwayHD — $149.99 for one year $199.99 (save $50)

  • MasterClass — 40% off all subscriptions

  • Screambox — $3.50/month for three months $6.99/month (save $3.49/month with code blackfriday)

  • Wondery+ — three months free

Post-Cyber Monday streaming device deals still live
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Tons of the best Cyber Monday Samsung Galaxy deals are still live at Amazon

Mashable - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 18:15

UPDATE: Dec. 3, 2024, 11:45 a.m. EST We've updated this article now that Cyber Monday is officially over. But that's not necessarily a bad thing because we're still seeing great discounts on Samsung Galaxy devices.

Best Samsung Galaxy deals at Amazon Best tablet deal Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (128GB) $299.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best phone deal Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (512GB) $1,069.99 (save $350) Get Deal Best Galaxy Watch deal Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 (44mm LTE) $219.99 (save $160) Get Deal Best Galaxy Buds deal Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro + $20 Amazon gift card $188.98 (save $81.01) Get Deal

Cyber Monday is old news, but there are still plenty of great tech deals that stuck around beyond the official holiday sales frenzy.

At Amazon, there are still tons of Samsung Galaxy deals available, with all parts of the Galaxy line represented, including phones, tablets, watches, and earbuds. Below, you'll find all the deals we could source that were still available even after Cyber Monday.

And if you're working on some post-Cyber Monday shopping, be sure to check out our main list of all the Cyber Monday deals still live that are worth shopping.

Best Samsung Galaxy deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (128GB) $299.99 at Amazon
$449.99 Save $150.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE.

When it comes to tablets, iPads are far from your only option. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE was released as the budget alternative to the S9 (our favorite Android tablet), but it'll be more than enough for most casual tablet users, with enough processing power to get you through streaming videos just fine, 20 hours of battery life, and an included S Pen for easy note taking.

To contrast, the standard iPad is on sale at the time of writing for $319, which is for a tablet that has only 64GB of space and a lower screen resolution. The Galaxy Tab also comes with a stylus, while an iPad requires you to purchase one separately (even if you grab it on sale, the cheapest Apple Pencil is an additional $79.

Best Samsung Galaxy earbuds deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Buds FE (White) $57.98 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $42.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Remember growing up when adults encouraged us to be less picky? Maybe there was some truth to that advice. If you're feeling indifferent to color options, you can grab a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds FE in White for just $57.98 as a lingering Cyber Monday sale price at Amazon. Full retail price lists the Buds as $99.99, which is close to what you'd need to pay to get the Graphite colorway. That means grabbing the White option saves you 42% off the list price.

RJ Andersen's review of the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE for Mashable explains that these are great earbuds even for Apple users. Yes, they pair better with Android (and Samsung devices) but Andersen mentions the price point (now even more affordable) comes with unmatched sound quality. "Not only is the sound quality of the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE robust, crisp, and surprisingly bass-heavy, these tiny earbuds almost rivaled the sound quality of my beloved Bose QuietComfort 45s — something no earbud has ever done before," writes Andersen.

While the Bose headphones Andersen mentions are an older model that prove hard to shop for these days, they retailed for over $300. Which makes the sale price on the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE just that much more impressive.

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Gemini app will let you make calls, send messages without unlocking your phone

Mashable - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 18:10

Gemini, Google's AI assistant, is getting a new feature aimed at making calls and texts easier to manage. You'll soon be able to make a call or send a text without unlocking your phone, thanks to the AI feature.

You can toggle this setting by navigating to "Gemini Settings > Gemini on Lock Screen" then flipping on the "Make calls and send message without unlocking" feature, 9to5Google noted. The outlet reported that the feature was not yet widely available but was rolling out to some users.

The update is a part of the latest update to the Google app and is seemingly aimed at making it easier to do daily tasks without the rigamarole of unlocking your phone. If privacy were, perhaps, a concern for you, then you could choose not to turn this setting on.

Google has been working to upgrade Gemini and feature it throughout its products. The company, for instance, is reportedly working on a feature that would allow users to converse with the AI about files, recordings, and images. That means you could, in theory, ask the Gemini AI to find a certain photo or document on your device you can't seem to locate.

SEE ALSO: Google's Gemini Live may let you talk to it about your uploaded files

Clearly Gemini is a priority for the tech giant. So much so that you might find Gemini already active inside your brand new laptop.

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How to Turn Off Apple Intelligence (and Why You Might Want To)

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 18:00

Apple Intelligence enabled Writing Tools, notification and web page summaries, and an upgraded Siri. These features can be useful but some users might want to disable them and keep using their iPhones as they've been doing for years.

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ChatGPT now responds to searches for David Mayer. This is what it says.

Mashable - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 17:57

Interest for David Mayer and ChatGPT has gone so viral that the chatbot now provides a response instead of an error message.

What's more, ChatGPT's response now references the virality of the issue in a strange Streisand Effect and ouroboros hybrid phenomenon of the generative AI era. Prompting ChatGPT with "David Mayer" now generates a web search result saying, "Recently, users have reported that ChatGPT encounters issues when processing the name 'David Mayer,' leading to error messages or the chatbot being unable to generate a response. This anomaly has sparked curiosity and speculation online."

ChatGPT has a new response for queries about "David Mayer." Credit: Screenshot: Mashable / OpenAI

The response goes on to list well-known people with "David Mayer" in their name, starting with banking heir David Mayer de Rothschild, then American politician David R. Mayer, and finally the late British historian David Mayer who was famously mistaken for a Chechen terrorist and blacklisted.

In the most meta part of the response, ChatGPT concludes, "The exact cause of ChatGPT's difficulty with the name 'David Mayer' remains unclear, leading to various theories and discussions among users," citing Mashable's story, which first reported the issue, as the reason why the mystery is yet unsolved.

Soon after the David Mayer error was discovered, users found other names that prompt the same error: Brian Hood, Jonathan Turley, Jonathan Zittrain, David Faber, and Guido Scorza. As 404 Media pointed out, Turley and Zittrain are both law professors who have written about ChatGPT, with Turley claiming he was "defamed by ChatGPT." In a 2023 blog post, Turley said ChatGPT hallucinated "a claim of sexual harassment that was never made against me on a trip that never occurred while I was on a faculty where I never taught."

SEE ALSO: OpenAI sued for defamation after ChatGPT allegedly fabricated fake embezzlement claims

Hood, who is an Australian regional mayor sued OpenAI for defamation in 2023 when he discovered ChatGPT wrongly claimed he was imprisoned for bribery. Scorza is an attorney and member of the Italian Data Protection Authority who helped to temporarily ban ChatGPT in Italy until certain privacy measures were put in place.

Notably, when all of those names are prompted, ChatGPT still produces an error response. This suggests there's a legal reason for ChatGPT stonewalling users asking about certain people. But it also seems reasonable to assume OpenAI quickly patched the issue with searches for the name David Mayer, and this is the result.

Mashable has reached out to OpenAI again for clarification and will update this story with a response.

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Raspberry Pi 5 Gets Official Steam Link Support

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 17:56

Valve's Steam Link app, which lets you play PC games remotely, is now officially compatible with the Raspberry Pi 5. This update builds on the existing Raspberry Pi Connect software that helps you access Raspberry Pi devices from afar.

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New consumer protection rules would block data brokers from selling Americans sensitive info

Mashable - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 17:46

Data brokers will be on a tighter leash when handling Americans' personal data, according to a new proposition by the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Under the proposed rules, brokers would be blocked from selling personal and financial data that contains identifying information, including Social Security numbers and phone numbers — a move that would also limit the ability of scammers to procure such data and target individuals specifically. Data brokerage is a vastly under-regulated area of concern for privacy experts, politicians, and consumers alike.

Tweet may have been deleted SEE ALSO: Ronan Farrow's simple tips for keeping spyware off your phone

The regulations — should they remain under a Trump presidency — will recategorize brokers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, passed in 1970, which protects consumers' personal data collected by credit agencies. According to CFPB director Rohit Chopra, the act has been widely evaded by data traders, and with the new policy, brokers would be treated the same as credit bureaus and background check companies, or any other company that sells data about income or credit scores, histories, and debt payments, TechCrunch reported.

"By selling our most sensitive personal data without our knowledge or consent, data brokers can profit by enabling scamming, stalking, and spying," wrote Chopra. "The CFPB’s proposed rule will curtail these practices that threaten our personal safety and undermine America’s national security."

In February, President Joe Biden passed an executive order cracking down on foreign actors selling and procuring Americans' personal data, authorizing federal powers to prohibit data transactions with "countries of concern." At the time, this included known American adversaries like China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Venezuela.

Just last week, the bureau announced broader regulatory oversight of companies managing digital wallets and payment processing, including Apple Pay and Venmo, which will now be categorized in the same way as banking institutions and creditors. The agency also expanded its ability to monitor Big Tech's data collection and sharing policies under consumer protection laws.

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The best Cyber Monday Apple deals still available at Walmart

Mashable - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 17:44
The best Cyber Monday Apple deals at Walmart Best overall deal Apple AirPods Pro 2 $169.99 (Save $79.01) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) $349 (Save $50) Get Deal Best non-AirPods headphones Beats Studio Pro $199.99 (Save $149.01) Get Deal

Cyber Monday has come and gone, but that doesn't mean you can't still save some serious cash on Apple deals at Walmart. so if you've been waiting to grab any Apple products on sale, you've still got a chance to do so.

At Walmart, some Cyber Monday deals are still live. While some of the Apple deals we spotted earlier on have sold out (if you're looking for iPad deals you'll want to check out other retailers), there are still plenty of good deals live that you can scoop up right now. Case in point: you can still grab Apple AirPods Pro at the time of writing for just $169.99 right now, which is a great deal all its own.

SEE ALSO: Cyber Monday is live at Amazon — check out our top picks to grab on the final day of Cyber Week

Walmart is also the exclusive home of the $599 M1 MacBook Air deal. Though it's definitely an outdated MacBook, it's an unheard of price for a laptop that'll get the job done for basic web browsing and note-taking. Along with these two deals, we've sourced more on Apple Watches, accessories, and iPhone cases. Below, you'll find all our favorites from Walmart's Cyber Monday sale.

And if you're looking to squeeze in any more last-minute shopping, check out our entire list of the best Cyber Monday deals that are still available.

Note: Any struck-through deals were either expired or sold out at the time of writing.

Best Apple Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $169.99 at Walmart
$249.00 Save $79.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 2.

"Apple's second-generation ANC earbuds have an Adaptive Transparency mode that lets the user hear environmental sounds while reducing loud noises, and — as this fall — a new clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature. Our reviewer was impressed by their "great sound" and a "long-lasting battery life," and appreciated the fact that they retained the same "really comfortable" fit as their predecessors. You don't need to upgrade if you already own the original AirPods Pro, but they're a nice upgrade from the non-Pro version.

Walmart has been a trendsetter this Cyber Weekend: After it dropped the AirPods Pro 2 down to a record-low of $154 during its second Black Friday deals event (normally $249), other retailers like Amazon and Target swiftly followed suit. Only the former's deal was still live at the time of writing." — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

More Apple deals at WalmartAirPodsiPadsMacBooksApple WatchMore Apple accessories and headphones

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How to watch Leicester City vs. West Ham United online for free

Mashable - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 17:34

TL;DR: Live stream Leicester City vs. West Ham United in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Premier League is coming to Prime Video in December. A number of games are available to live stream on Prime Video over the festive period, including Leicester City vs. West Ham United.

Both sides have made underwhelming starts to the season, but there is plenty of time to turn things around. Of course, nobody told Leicester City that. Following a winless run of five games, Steve Cooper was sacked. All eyes will be on new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy as he makes his debut against West Ham.

If you want to watch Leicester City vs. West Ham United in the Premier League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Leicester City vs. West Ham United?

Leicester City vs. West Ham United in the Premier League starts at 8:15 p.m. GMT on Dec. 3. This fixture takes place at the King Power Stadium.

How to watch Leicester City vs. West Ham United for free

Prime Video is offering coverage of 20 Premier League fixtures in December, including Leicester City vs. West Ham United.

Leicester City vs. West Ham United is available to live stream on Prime Video in the UK, but you don't need to be subscribed to Amazon Prime to watch this fixture. Instead, you can watch Leicester City vs. West Ham United (plus more Premier League fixtures) for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to watch the Premier League for free on Prime Video. This process is straightforward:

  1. Sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime trial (if you're not already a member)

  2. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  3. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  4. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  5. Watch Leicester City vs. West Ham United for free from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Leicester City vs. West Ham United on Prime Video without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Premier League fixtures before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Prime Video?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream Leicester City vs. West Ham United in the Premier League for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace online for free

Mashable - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 17:34

TL;DR: Live stream Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace in the Premier League for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

What a wonderful time to be a football fan. You can watch a number of Premier League fixtures for free in December with a simple hack, including Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace.

Crystal Palace find themselves near the foot of the table, which isn't exactly where they would want to be. Results haven't been terrible lately, but they've only picked up a single win this season. That's not good enough for a team stacked with talented players.

Ipswich Town have an identical record to Palace, but they are probably where they expected to be at this stage of the season. Performances have been encouraging for Kieran McKenna's side, and they will be confident of taking something from Crystal Palace in front of their own fans.

If you want to watch Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace in the Premier League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace?

Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace in the Premier League starts at 7:30 p.m. GMT on Dec. 3. This fixture takes place at Portman Road.

How to watch Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace for free

Prime Video is offering coverage of 20 Premier League fixtures in December, including Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace.

Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace is available to live stream on Prime Video in the UK, but you don't need to be subscribed to Amazon Prime to watch this fixture. Instead, you can watch Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace (plus more Premier League fixtures) for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to watch the Premier League for free on Prime Video. This process is straightforward:

  1. Sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime trial (if you're not already a member)

  2. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  3. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  4. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  5. Watch Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace for free from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free) $99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace on Prime Video without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select Premier League fixtures before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for Prime Video?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Stream Ipswich Town vs. Crystal Palace in the Premier League for free with ExpressVPN.

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Snow White trailer: Meet Rachel Zeglers rebellious Disney princess

Mashable - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 17:32

Disney's live-action remakes of their animated classics continue with Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler (Spellbound, West Side Story) as the titular princess. But as we see in the film's latest trailer, this iteration of Snow White has a lot more fight in her.

SEE ALSO: 'The Bear' Season 4, 'Daredevil: Born Again,' and more revealed in Disney+ 2025 preview

From the very first moments of the trailer, Snow White challenges her stepmother, the Evil Queen (Gal Gadot, Wonder Woman), about how she treats her subjects. Later, she leads these subjects to the Evil Queen's castle, telling her, "this is our kingdom, and now we're here to take it back." Could Snow White be leading a full uprising?

The trailer may promise a more rebellious take on Snow White, but it also features several moments drawn from the original film, like the Evil Queen asking her Magic Mirror who's the fairest of them all, or Snow White fleeing into the nearby forest. There, she meets the seven dwarfs, rendered here in mildly disturbing CGI, and teaches them to whistle while they work. While we don't get to hear Snow White's take on that classic tune in this trailer (you can listen to it in the teaser, though), we do get to hear Zegler unleash her Disney princess pipes in one of the film's original songs from The Greatest Showman's Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, titled "Waiting on a Wish."

Snow White hits theaters March 21.

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How to Change Microsoft Edge to Search Google Instead of Bing

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 17:30

By default, Microsoft Edge uses Bing as its default search engine, but if you prefer something else—such as Google or DuckDuckGo—you can easily change it in the Settings menu.

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Amazon has the best Cyber Monday robot vacuum deals — low prices are still live

Mashable - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 17:25
The best Cyber Monday robot vacuum deals at Amazon at a glance Best Roomba deal iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ $399 at Amazon (save $330.99) Get Deal Best self-cleaning robot vacuum deal iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max $919 at Amazon (save $480) Get Deal

Cyber Monday robot vacuum deals at Amazon are mostly just Black Friday robot vacuum deals that have rolled over — and those discounts just happen to be on most of my favorite robot vacuums that I've tested this year. That said, a handful of the best deals have finally sold out, so making your upgrade ASAP is crucial.

As unlikely as it sounds, Amazon doesn't have the best deals in every single category on shopping holidays (TVs ring a bell). But Amazon consistently leads the pack in robot vacuum deals. While the other big retailers have a few, Amazon easily has the best variety of Cyber Monday robot vacuum deals, both in terms of the brands and models up for grabs and the actual spectrum of price points. As someone who tests robot vacuums and tracks their prices for a living, I would know — but if you want some cold, hard numbers, just plug any URL into Amazon price history tracker Camelcamelcamel. You'll see that almost every robot vacuum on sale has dropped to a new record-low price.

SEE ALSO: Why Eufy's X10 Pro Omni is the most surprising robot vacuum I've tested all year

I'm tracking all of the Cyber Monday robot vacuum deals still live at Amazon below, and will be refreshing the list throughout Cyber Week as deals eventually start to fade and sell out.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were expired at the time of writing. Any deal marked with a 🔥 has dropped to a record-low price at Amazon.

Best Cyber Monday robot vacuum deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba Combo j5+ $399.99 at Amazon
$729.99 Save $330.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Though my previous favorite Roomba deal this Black Friday season, the $299.99 Roomba Combo i5, has sold out, it wasn't hard to pick a new top pick. I've crowned the Roomba Combo j5+ as the best Roomba value when it's on sale, and guess what: It's definitely on sale. The nearly 50% off price slash looks like an even sweeter deal when compared to the current deal on the cheapest self-emptying Roomba, the Roomba Vac 2. For $249.99, that basic Roomba doesn't mop, can't smart map specific rooms in your home, and certainly can't steer clear of small obstacles like phone charges and pet waste. The Combo j5+ does all of those things for $150 more, which is a small jump in cost that I think you'll be thankful you made when your Roomba isn't getting stuck everywhere.

If you live in a small space where a robot vacuum won't scrounge up a ton of debris during every cleaning session (or are otherwise fine with manually emptying the dust bin), the standalone Roomba Combo j5 that doesn't self-empty is at a similarly stellar sale price: $284.98, a record low.

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WhatsApp Is Cutting off More iPhones in 2025

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 17:24

WhatsApp is stopping support for older iPhones and iOS versions starting May 5, 2025. This will mainly affect users with iPhones 5s, 6, and 6 Plus, as these models can only run iOS 12.5.7, which won't work with the latest WhatsApp updates.

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Migrating to Android Will Now Keep Live Photos

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 17:21

Google has updated its software so that Live Photos taken with your iPhone are also transferred as part of the iOS to Android migration.

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Rapsberry Pi 5 & 4 Could Get A Free Speed Boost

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 17:12

Engineers at the Raspberry Pi Foundation have made performance upgrades to the Raspberry Pi 5 and, to some degree, the Raspberry Pi 4. The boost comes from adjusted memory settings.

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These are the best Apple deals still live at Amazon post-Cyber Monday

Mashable - Tue, 12/03/2024 - 17:02
The best Apple deals still live at Amazon post-Cyber Monday: BEST AIRPODS DEAL Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) $169.99 (save $79.01) Get Deal BEST MACBOOK DEAL Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,499.99 (save $199.01 with on-page coupon) Get Deal BEST IPAD DEAL Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 512GB) $824 (save $75) Get Deal BEST APPLE WATCH DEAL Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) $329.99 (save $69.01 with on-page coupon) Get Deal

Apple runs a similar gift card promo during Cyber Week every year; get a gift card worth up to $200 with the purchase of select iPhones, MacBooks, AirPods, etc. To be honest, it's not anything all that special. If you're looking for more immediate savings, we always suggest heading over to Amazon instead.

Amazon's Cyber Monday 2024 Apple deals did not disappoint — we saw AirPods Pro drop to a new record-low $154, M2 MacBook Airs as low as $799, and up to $200 off the M4 iPad Pro. Sadly, most of the best Apple deals have already dried up post-Cyber Monday, but there are still a few deals to be had if you're looking to score some savings on the fruit company.

We've been keeping track of all the best Apple deals across retailers throughout Cyber Week — here are the best ones still live at Amazon post-Cyber Monday.

Note: All struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best AirPods deal still live Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) $169.99 at Amazon
$249.00 Save $79.01 Get Deal Why we like it

With impressive ANC, six hours of battery life per charge, balanced sound, and seamless Apple ecosystem integration, the AirPod Pro 2 continuously top our favorite headphones lists. During Cyber Week, they dropped to a record-low $154 across multiple retailers, including Amazon. Sadly, that price is no longer available post-Cyber Monday, but we still think they're worth grabbing for $169.99. That's still 32% in savings, after all.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 2.

More post-Cyber Monday AirPods deals at AmazonBest MacBook deal still live Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,499.99 at Amazon
$1,699.00 Save $199.01 with on-page coupon Get Deal Why we like it

While most MacBook deals have dried up quickly after Cyber Monday, we're still eyeing this discount on the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM and 512GB of storage. With an on-page coupon, the $1,699 price tag drops down to just $1,499.99. That's around 12% in savings, which isn't quite as big as its Cyber Monday discount, but still pretty solid at just under $200 off.

You'll get 15% more power than the M2, WiFi 6E, and support for up to two 5K, 60Hz external displays. Mashable Tech Editor Kimberly Gedeon writes: "The M3 MacBook Air continues to blur the line of the Air and Pro models."

Read our full review of the M3 MacBook Air.

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Best iPad deal still live Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 512GB) $824.00 at Amazon
$899.00 Save $75.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Our favorite iPad for most people, the 2024 iPad Air is powerful enough that can keep up with the big dogs — including some of our favorite laptops. Its battery life is also fantastic; we found it to last even longer than it promises on paper. Aesthetically, it doesn't look much different than the previous model, but as Mashable's Kim Gedeon noted in her review, "The M2 chip brings sweet energy efficiency and a performance uptick."

Post-Cyber Monday, only a few M2 Air models are left on sale (or in stock): both the 11-inch and 13-inch option with boosted 512GB storage. Save $75 on the 11-inch model and snag it for $824 or save $88 on the 13-inch model and grab it for $1,011 while you still can. If you really want to max out storage, the 1TB option is also still available for $1,199.

Read our full review of the M2 iPad Air.

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Best Apple Watch deal still live Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, GPS) $329.99 at Amazon
$399.00 Save $69.01 with on-page coupon Get Deal Why we like it

The Apple Watch Series 10 hit a new record-low for — checks notes — the third time this month during Cyber Week, dropping down to just $329 for the 42mm, GPS model. That's a savings of 18%. While most other top Apple deals jumped back up in price post-Cyber Monday, this deal only increased by 99 cents. Be sure to check the on-page coupon to score the savings.

Compared to previous models, the Series 10 boasts a thinner and lighter design, a larger display with a built-in speaker, faster charging (a major selling point for our reviewer), and new health and fitness features like sleep apnea alerts and water temperature and depth sensing.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.

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