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SAVE OVER $10: As of Nov. 4, the Lego Art Mona Lisa set is on sale for $80.99 at Amazon. This is 19% off its list price of $99.99.

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We're just a few weeks away from Black Friday, but some retailers are starting celebrations early with a wide range of discounts to explore. For Lego fans, there have been some nice deals popping up lately, including a discount at Amazon right now on the Lego Art Mona Lisa set.

The Lego Art Mona Lisa set usually comes with a price tag of $99.99, but it's currently marked down 19% to $80.99. This allows you to save $19. It's also incredibly close to its lowest-ever price of $79.95 according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, so now is as good a time as any to add it to your virtual shopping cart.

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The Lego art sets look like truly delightful builds. The Lego Art Mona Lisa set, in particular, is for adults aged 18 and older and comes with 1,503 pieces. These all come together to recreate the iconic Leonardo da Vinci piece in a brick-built format, complete with a gold colored frame and two sets of eyes that you can swap between. This piece is also designed to be hung on a wall, so you can show off your creation once you're finished.

Don't miss out on this Lego Art Mona Lisa set deal at Amazon ahead of Black Friday sales. And if you're looking for even more sets to pick up this holiday season, check out our roundup of the 24 best new Lego sets.

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There are so many AI apps out there, but who has time (or budget) to juggle them all? That’s why 1min.AI can be a super helpful tool to help you cut through all the noise and streamline the way you use AI.

For a one-time payment of $74.97, you get lifetime access to dozens of powerful tools powered by today’s top AI models, including GPT-4o, Claude 3, Gemini Pro, and Llama 3.

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SAVE 38%: The Samsung 65-inch Class OLED S95F 4K TV is on sale for $2,297.99 at Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.

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If there was one category that we'd really like to see blow up over Black Friday, it would be TVs. There are so many incredible ranges out there right now from top brands like Samsung, Hisense, and LG, and recent Prime Days have suggested that record-low prices are very much in the conversation.

In fact, we're already seeing some new models drop down to never-before-seen prices.

As of Nov. 4, the Samsung 65-inch Class OLED S95F 4K TV is on sale for $2,297.99 at Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price for this model according to price tracker camelcamelcamel. We don't need to tell you that this is a good deal. The numbers don't lie.

SEE ALSO: It's only October and Best Buy is already beating 2024's Black Friday prices — get a 50-inch 4K TV for $129.99

This stunning TV is powered by 128 neural networks to deliver AI-enhanced picture and optimized sound, meaning you get an exceptional 4K experience for streaming, gaming, live sports, and everything else. Samsung also claims that this TV delivers their brightest OLED with pixel-level pitch-blacks to provide dramatic contrast for vibrantly detailed picture.

There's a lot to watch right now. Stanger Things is fast approaching, the NFL and NBA seasons are in full swing, and festive movies are not far away. So why not upgrade your TV so you can enjoy everything you watch in the best way possible?

Get this record-low TV deal ahead of Black Friday.

Cafes, restaurants, and even towns have been banning influencers over the years. And while not actually prohibiting creators, London's famous Borough Market does require them to have filming permits, an existing policy that has recently gained attention through two online food reviewers' experience.

First reported by The Times on Tuesday, creators Gerry del Guercio and Paul Delany, who run food reviews on TikTok and Instagram as Bite Twice, were escorted from the food market by security while filming a review on their phones.

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In a video posted to Instagram on Monday but filmed in May, the pair are in the middle of reviewing an apple crumble from TikTok-famous vendor Humble Crumble, which has a stand in Borough Market. Del Guercio and Delany are transparent on their page about paying for meals reviewed and turning up unannounced to venues, which is what they did for the Humble Crumble review. As they film each other's disappointed reactions to the hyped £9 dessert, they're interrupted by Borough Market security and escorted out of the venue.

"We were doing an 'Is viral food any good?' series and had been filming there on our phones and literally at the end when we had found a quiet corner a security guard came up and said 'no filming, can you leave,'" del Guercio and Delany told Mashable via email.

"We asked why and they said 'no filming.' It was all very vague. No info was given but we did look at the rules online and it does say just we didn’t know."

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Borough Market has an existing policy which requires anyone filming or taking photographs "for professional purposes" to apply through an online form and wait for approval by email. The market also does not allow filming between 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on weekdays or at any time during the weekend.

In a statement, a Borough Market spokesperson told Mashable these rules have been in place for a time, but the venue is "in the process of reviewing our policy."

"We have a long history of working closely with the wider food community including chefs, established food writers and food influencers, and often feature their content on our website and digital channels," the spokesperson said.

"We value the role that food reviewers play in showcasing Borough Market and its traders. Our filming policy is designed to ensure that activity doesn’t cause disruption to stallholders or visitors and our security team is trained to ask for the relevant permission from anyone filming in the market.

"Our number one priority is to ensure that visitors are comfortable and at times we do need to alleviate the congestion which can happen around particularly popular sites within our market. This occasionally means we ask food reviewers to stop filming if they are causing congestion or haven't got the relevant permission."

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Filming and photography policies within hospitality venues aren't new, they've just received increasing attention with the rise of online video reviews and the ever-rising wave of foodie creator content. As Meera Navlakha writes for Mashable, "It's true that no-camera rules are not a new phenomenon: as early as 2013, major restaurants began to enforce stricter regulations for those intent on documenting meals. The New York Times described these diners as the 'legions of amateur iPhone-wielding food lovers, who say what they do is a tribute — not to mention free advertising for the restaurants.' Over a decade later, the act of taking food pics has evolved into full-fledged careers for many."

Venues are increasingly specifying filming policies to include the words "influencer" and the like. For example, The National Trust, the UK's heritage charity, stipulates that "any influencer, social media auditor or citizen journalist who wishes to create paid-for or gifted content on social media must pre-book through the Filming and Locations Office." (Notably, this policy is specifically for paid content.)

As for Bite Twice? They're back to work and have already posted more food reviews on their socials, while being inundated with media requests. "Hasn’t stopped for last 24 hrs," they told us. "We all get our 5 mins I guess, already planning the next big story so it turns into 10 mins."

From YouTubers and TikTok stars to streamers and podcasters, Mashable talks to creators about how they built their platforms, the gear they swear by, and the trends they see coming next. Read more of our creator coverage and meet the Mashable 101 to discover the internet’s most exciting voices.

SAVE $25: As of Nov. 4, the Echo Spot is on sale for $54.99 at Amazon. This is 31% off its list price of $79.99.

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Black Friday sales are on the horizon, but the good news is select retailers are already offering some early deals to check out before everything officially kicks off. A few Amazon devices have seen some price drops, including the Echo Spot which is down to $54.99 right now.

This makes for 31% off its usual retail price of $79.99, allowing you to save $25. If you've had this smart alarm clock on your shopping list, now's a great time to grab it before Black Friday begins for real. All available colors are on sale, so you can choose between glacier white, black, and ocean blue.

SEE ALSO: Target's Black Friday sale is starting three weeks early on Nov. 6

This sleek little smart alarm clock can help you out with a lot throughout the day. The Echo Spot allows you to keep an eye on the time, but can also show you the weather for the day, check reminders you've set, and even show you song titles for when you're playing music through it. With Alexa, you can handle a lot of these by just using your voice.

No need to wait for Black Friday, score a sweet deal on the Echo Spot right now at Amazon. And while we wait for more deals to pop up, check out our breakdown of Black Friday deals we hope to see for another pick we're keeping an eye on.

President Donald Trump's decision to throw a Great Gatsby-themed Halloween party on the same day that SNAP benefits — a source of help for Americans on low incomes — expired has not gone down particularly well, and Jimmy Kimmel was quick to put it in the bluntest terms possible.

"What do you do when you have a terrible approval rating? You throw the most ill-timed, tone deaf Halloween party imaginable. Hours before millions of low income Americans are set to lose their SNAP benefits, Trump flew to Mar-a-Lago for a big Halloween bash with a Great Gatsby theme, which is a theme you would select only if you've never read The Great Gatsby," the host says in the clip above.

"You know throwing a party at your private golf club where the theme is rich white people hours before millions of Americans are set to lose their food assistance might be the Trumpiest Trump move of all time. It felt like the last big bash before the Epstein files come out."

Elsewhere Jon Stewart was similarly disgusted by the party, making his feelings clear on The Daily Show.

FREE BITCOIN: Fold and Steak ’n Shake have teamed up to offer $5 in Bitcoin when customers order the new Bitcoin Steakburger or Bitcoin Meal.

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Steak ’n Shake is not afraid to get a little weird. Not long ago, the American fast food chain was offering free Labubu in a bid to get customers through the door. Now, Bitcoin is on the menu.

Fold, the Bitcoin consumer financial services company, and Steak ’n Shake have come together to launch a limited-time promotion that pays customers $5 in Bitcoin with any order of the new Bitcoin Steakburger or Bitcoin Meal. This campaign is live across Steak ’n Shake locations nationwide (check out participating locations here).

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So how does it work? Customers pick up a Bitcoin Meal, upload their receipt at bitcoinmealdeal.com, and get a code for $5 in Bitcoin redeemable through the Fold app. Steak ’n Shake will even stamp the Bitcoin logo on your burger bun.

The catch is that you're limited to one redemption of this special promotion per Fold account, but that's not really a catch is it? This isn't a magic Bitcoin tree from which you can pluck free cryptocurrency whenever you fancy a burger. That's not how the world works.

Grab your burger and 0.000048 Bitcoin from Steak ’n Shake.

While AR/XR glasses often do more, their primary use case is as a wearable, private monitor. The RayNeo Air 3s Pro provides exactly that, with a vibrant 201-inch virtual display. Although it has fewer features than other such glasses, its quality, and low price, still stand out.

SNAP benefits, which help people on low incomes in the U.S. buy groceries, expired last Friday on the same night that President Donald Trump hosted a lavish Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago themed around The Great Gatsby — and Jon Stewart was as disgusted as you'd expect.

"That's what he was doing this weekend. He wasn't working for the American people. That was just some Hollywood Babylon shit that once and for all shows that Donald Trump doesn't give a f*** about even looking like he gives a f***," says Stewart in The Daily Show clip above. "On the very night SNAP benefits ended, Trump threw a Great Gatsby-themed ode to decadence and hedonism that even Jeffrey Epstein would have thought was a little over the top.

"There were dancers, costumes, champagne, a wonderful celebration where the theme was apparently gross income inequality. The slogan of the party, as people were losing their food benefits was, I shit you not, 'A little party never killed nobody.' Did you even read The Great Gatsby?!"

SAVE OVER $70: As of Nov. 4, Beats Studio Buds are on sale for $79.94 at Amazon. This is $70.01 off their list price of $149.95.

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It's officially November, and that means we're inching closer to the Black Friday. Many retailers have already been offering early deals (as Black Friday seems to take over the whole month now), and Amazon has quite a few discounts worth exploring at the moment. If you've been on the hunt for some upgraded earbuds, the Beats Studio Buds are back down to their lowest-ever price at Amazon.

As of Nov. 4, Beats Studio Buds have dropped to $79.94, a 47% discount from their list price of $149.95. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is their best price yet, so now is a great time to add them to your shopping cart.

SEE ALSO: Target's Black Friday sale is starting three weeks early on Nov. 6

No matter if you're searching for earbuds to keep you busy on your upcoming travels or for workouts, the Beats Studio Buds feature a comfortable fit and up to eight hours of battery life to keep you entertained. The high-quality sound they offer is further boosted by Active Noise Canceling and Transparency mode, which help to either block out sounds around you or keep you a bit more aware of your surroundings without missing a beat.

These earbuds are also IPX4 sweat and water-resistant. So whether you're breaking a sweat or caught in a storm, you won't have to worry about them being damaged in the midst of it all.

Why wait for Black Friday? Score the Beats Studio Buds back at their lowest-ever price at Amazon. Until the big sale event kicks off, we're keeping an eye out for more deals as they appear. If you're curious about other earbud deals that may pop up, check out our breakdown of Black Friday deals we hope to see.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're planning a wedding.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 4, 2025 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 4, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A site.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter E appears twice.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter V.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

VENUE

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Wordle.

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love a cinephile.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 4, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 4, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: F-I-L-M

The words are related to cinema.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe short-named films.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Four Letter Movies.

NYT Strands word list for November 4

• Jaws

• Cars

• Clue

• Heat

• Four Letter Movies

• Milk

• Dune

• Hulk

• Babe

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Strands.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a good leader.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 4, 2025 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: To lead

• Green: A covering

• Blue: Found on a digital document

• Purple: A musical instrument

Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Steer

• Green: Thin layer

• Blue: File extensions

• Purple: ___ Guitar

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #877 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Steer: DIRECT, DRIVE, GUIDE, PILOT

• Thin layer: COAT, FILM, LEAF, SHEET

• File extensions: DOC, MID, TIFF, ZIP

• ___ Guitar: AIR, ELECTRIC, RHYTHM, SLIDE

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 4, 2025

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for November 3, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 4 Pips

Number (5): Everything in this orange space must add to 5. The answer is 4-5, placed vertically.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answers are 1-1, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this red space must add to 5. The answer is 2-5, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this light blue space must add to 5. The answer is 2-5, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 4 Pips

Number (3): Everything in this space must add to 3. The answer is 3-4, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this dark blue space must add to 6. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answers are 5-6, placed vertically; 2-5, placed vertically; 5-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answers are 4-2, placed horizontally; 2-5, placed vertically; 2-2, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this light blue space must add to 6. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 4 Pips

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally; 0-4, placed vertically; 0-0, placed vertically.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answers are 4-5, placed horizontally; 5-5, placed vertically; 2-5, placed vertically; 5-1, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically; 3-1, placed vertically; 3-4, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this orange space must add to 2. The answer is 3-1, placed vertically; 1-4, placed horizontally.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add to 8. The answer is 3-4, placed horizontally; 1-4, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this dark blue space must add to 2. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this orange space must add to 2. The answer is 5-1, placed vertically; 1-6, placed vertically.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answers are 1-6, placed vertically; 2-6, placed horizontally; 6-6, placed horizontally; 6-4, placed vertically.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Best National Sex Toy Day deals: Best deal overall Namii 2 $101.15 (save $17.85) Get Deal Best runner-up deal Le Wand Rechargeable Vibrating Massager $116.99 (save $63) Get Deal

Black Friday may be the day to get the best deals on tech, but Nov. 4 (aka National Sex Toy Day) is one of the best times to fill your cart with pleasure products. This is like the pre-game before the holiday season officially kicks off, and tons of retailers are offering steep discounts on a variety of goodies, including vibrators, anal toys, male sex toys, and more.

To help you find the best deal, here’s a shortlist of retailers running National Sex Toy Day sales.

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Biird is hands-down one of my favorite sex toy retailers of all time. Its products are chic, beautifully packaged, and super effective at getting the job done. And right now (through Nov. 5), you can get up to 15% off sitewide with the code NSD.

What to buy: Biird has so many bangers that it’s hard for me to choose just one, but if I had to pick, I’d recommend the Namii 2. It’s an updated version of the Namii (which is one of my favorite clitoral suckers, ever). It has seven suction strengths, six vibration modes, and a bigger mouth for a broader range of stimulation. You can get it in mint, lilac, and sakura pink. It also comes with a super-cute charging base that doubles as a night light, a storage pouch, a travel charger, a cable, and a fun little sticker.

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Le Wand is iconic. Full stop. The only reason I’ve put it as a runner-up is because biird never has sales, and Le Wand is pretty generous with its discounts. On National Sex Toy Day, you can get up to 50% off select Le Wand toys, or you can shop the Clearance Sale (up to 80% off) if you’d rather have something that isn’t brand-specific. Wand attachments are also on offer (up to 40% off), and there’s a pretty wide selection of wand and mini vibrators to choose from, too.

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The coolest tech gifts may look like the most boring box in the present pile... until they're unwrapped. But in a second, you'll both unlock a new favorite memory: They get to gush over owning one of the most sought-after gadgets of the year, and you get to watch their face light up.

Our tech gift guide for 2025 includes some of the best new releases of the year from Apple, Nintendo, GoPro, and Razer, most of which we personally reviewed. We're obviously loving the latest upgrades, like the AirPods Pro 3 and the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2. But even if you're not shopping for an early adopter, we've still found some awesome under-the-radar gadgets that'll speak to their niche interests. The skincare enthusiast on your list may not care about the new fleet of Echos that Amazon just announced, but they will freak over the Shark LED face mask.

To find the best holiday gifts for the techies in your life, Mashable's tech and shopping reporters have come together to curate a guide to our favorite gift-worthy gadgets of the year — the true 'I can't believe you got this for me' gifts. So, whether you're splurging on an iPad or searching for stocking stuffers, here are 40+ of the best tech gifts for 2025.

Today's Connections: Sports Edition is easy if you have some knowledge on college basketball.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections: Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: High-motor guy

• Green: Blue blood basketball teams

• Blue: Portland's first son

• Purple: Types of fouls

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Energy

• Green: Men's College Basketball Teams with the Most Championships

• Blue: Associated with Damian Lillard

• Purple: Foul____

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #407 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Energy - PEP, VERVE, VIGOR, ZIP

• Men's College Basketball Teams with the Most Championships - KENTUCKY, UCLA, UCONN, UNC

• Associated with Damian Lillard - 0, DAME TIME, TRAIL BLAZERS, WEBER STATE

• Foul____ - OUT, SHOT, TERRITORY, TIP

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025:

AcrossQuickly fall asleep after a long day

• The answer is Crash.

1/16 of a pound

• The answer is Ounce.

Where chess, shampoo and the number zero were invented

• The answer is India.

Uproar

• The answer is Furor.

Opposite of saved

• The answer is Spent.

DownFancy hairdos

• The answer is Coifs.

Period preceding a big event

• The answer is Runup.

Tennis great Agassi

• The answer is Andre.

Descendant of a wealthy family

• The answer is Scion.

Symbol for "like" on Instagram

• The answer is Heart.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Mini Crossword.

SAVE OVER $500: As of Nov. 4, the Hisense 85-inch Canvas TV is on sale for $1,947.99 at Amazon. That's a 22% discount on list price.

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The dark nights are drawing in, with more of us spending our nights on the couch. So it's not the season for an old, hardly working TV.

Luckily, the Hisense 85-inch Canvas TV is on sale for its lowest-ever price at Amazon. As of Nov. 4, this TV is reduced by $552, now down to $1,947.99. If an 85-inch TV is too big for your space, all other sizes of this TV are also discounted by at least $200.

SEE ALSO: Get speedy streaming with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus which just dipped to a record-low price

The TV boasts 4K QLED and Quantum Dot technology, so everything you watch will have rich, accurate colors. And if you're a gamer, the 144Hz Game Mode Pro with Variable Refresh Rate, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Auto Low Latency Mode, and Low Latency MEMC will keep things running smooth, with minimal lag.

But the main selling point of this TV is its art mode. When not in use, you can transform the TV screen into a digital piece of art. The matte effect adds to its realism. It even has an ultra-slim wall mount to let you hang it flush against the wall, further creating the idea of framed art. The frame surround is magnetic, so it can be swapped between teak, white, or walnut to suit your home aesthetic.

The CanvasTV runs on Google TV, so you will get the benefits of an easy-to-navigate interface that puts all your streaming services and subscriptions in one place.

Get this impressive TV ahead of Black Friday.

SAVE $140: As of Nov. 4, the 50-inch Fire TV 4 Series is on sale for $259.99 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount on the list price.

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It's almost the season for Christmas movies and bringing out all your favorite festive rewatches. In fact, depending on where you fall on the early celebration scale, it may already be the season. So, with that in mind, why not treat yourself to a new TV to make the season of nights in on the couch feel that much better. And if you've been on the hunt for a good deal before taking the plunge, we've found you something special on the Amazon Fire TV 4 Series 50-inch.

As of Nov. 4, this impressive TV is reduced to $259.99, bringing it down to its best-ever price. This price is specific to the 50-inch model, but you can also find discounts on the 43-inch and 55-inch models.

SEE ALSO: The Google TV Streamer 4K is at its lowest-ever price — act fast to save $25

With an Amazon TV, you're of course going to reap all the Amazon product benefits. This includes built-in Alexa so you can ask it to search the web, find certain movies across different streaming platforms, or download apps. It will also come with the Fire OS which means you'll have a great, uncomplicated user interface, will all your shows displaying right on the home screen.

The TV also supports 4K Ultra HD, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Plus, so everything you watch will be bright, colorful, and top quality.

Get it from Amazon now at this record-low price.