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SAVE 43% (AND GET A FREEBIE): As of Oct. 20, the EF EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 is on sale for $3,599, down from $6,298, at Amazon. That's a 43% discount and a $2,699 price cut. On top of that, because the purchase is over $2,000, it qualifies for a free gift from EcoFlow — in this case, a free portable solar panel to get you started with off-grid charging.

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Having a small portable power station is great for camping or keeping your phone charged during a quick outage, but if you're in a multi-day blackout situation or need to power a larger appliance, those smaller options probably won't cut it. If you need real backup power but hate the idea of a noisy, smelly gas generator, then these massive battery systems are what you should be looking at.

SEE ALSO: I never go camping without this $24 portable charger

As of Oct. 20, the EF EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 is on sale for $3,599, down from $6,298, at Amazon. That's a 43% discount and a $2,699 price cut. On top of that, because the purchase is over $2,000, it qualifies for a free gift from EcoFlow — in this case, a free portable solar panel to get you started with off-grid charging.

The bundle gets you the Delta Pro 3 (which has 4kWh on its own) plus an extra 4kWh battery. That's 8kWh capacity right out of the box. Need even more? You can keep stacking batteries up to 48kWh. It's powerful enough to run almost anything, with a 4000W output and both 120V and 240V options, so it can handle big stuff like a central AC unit or even charge an RV.

And while these stats may seem intimidating, it's designed to be pretty user-friendly. It has a super-fast 10ms UPS switch-over (which means your connected devices won't even blink if the power goes out). It uses long-lasting LFP batteries and is surprisingly quiet when running, humming along at just 30 dB thanks to EcoFlow's X-Quiet tech.

Ninja Gaiden’s roots go all the way back to 1988, when the action-platformer title released on the NES. Since then, it’s been an action game staple, with a variety of 2D and 3D iterations. Developer Koei Tecmo dubbed 2025 “The Year of Ninja Gaiden” because the series has seen three separate releases this year. The Ninja Gaiden 2 Black remaster was released in January. Blasphemous developer The Game Kitchen collaborated with Koei Tecmo to release Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a new 2D entry in the franchise, in July.

To round out this year's releases, Koei Tecmo worked with Xbox Game Studios to launch the next mainline entry in the series, Ninja Gaiden 4. Despite being developed under Microsoft, the game is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and even PS5. This reflects Microsoft’s shift away from exclusive Xbox releases, opting to make the games available to more players.

Ninja Gaiden 4 is the first new mainline game since 2012’s Ninja Gaiden 3, and is being co-developed with PlatinumGames, best known for titles such as Nier and Bayonetta. Despite some pacing issues and retread levels in Ninja Gaiden 4, its slick and bloody gameplay, along with a stylish aesthetic, makes it one of the best action games of 2025.

Yakumo vs Ryu in 'Ninja Gaiden 4' Credit: Xbox Game Studios

Ninja Gaiden 4 follows a new protagonist in Yakumo, a young and edgy member of the Raven Clan — a group that rivals the Hayabusa Clan, home of series protagonist Ryu Hayabusa. Yakumo is sent on a mission to assassinate Seori, the Priestess of the Dark Dragon. After Seori reveals how to eliminate the Dark Dragon permanently, Yakumo reluctantly enters into a truce with her, and they set off on a journey to release the shrines that confine the evil entity.

There are 19 total chapters, with some dedicated to playing as Ryu. Unfortunately, the Ryu-focused chapters are largely a disappointment. They’re retreads of Yakumo’s levels, with the same bosses. They could’ve been completely cut out to make the game more concise and impactful.

While the story isn’t really as emotional or in-depth as other games like Ghost of Yotei, that didn’t hinder my enjoyment in any way. The gameplay does the talking here.

Lots of Blood Credit: Xbox Game Studios

Ninja Gaiden 4’s real-time combat is filled with bloody and high-octane action. Yakumo can unlock four types of weapons as the story progresses: the Takeminakata twin blades, the Yatousen rapier, the Magatsuhi staff, and the Kage-Hiruko, which is an assortment of miscellaneous weapons containing claws and shuriken. These options give him plenty of ways to slice and dice enemies to gory bits, and switching between them feels as smooth as butter, making the combat feel fluid. Yakumo has a chance to dismember enemies, which then lets him “obliterate” them, triggering a brief cutscene where he automatically kills them regardless of how much damage he’s already inflicted. These are satisfying to watch, as body parts fly across the screen. 

However, obliterations can be inconsistent. While bigger enemies understandably take longer to dismember, sometimes obliterations activate on smaller enemies within two hits or what feels like ages. It’s frustrating when I’m slashing away at a small enemy and they’re just soaking up my hits like a sponge while I’m still waiting for the cue for obliteration to show up. It can occasionally ruin the flow of fights.

As Yakumo fights, he can build up his Bloodbind gauge and expend chunks of it to coat his weapons in his blood, powering them up into what’s called Bloodraven form. He can then pierce through enemy shields and even crucially interrupt bosses as they charge up their most powerful attacks. Choosing when to do so is a delicate balancing act. Do I want to deal more damage immediately, or save up my Bloodbind gauge just in case I need to break through a shield? Making these decisions on the fly during the frantic combat keeps the gameplay feeling fresh every single moment.

Yakumo also has a separate Berserk Gauge, which he can activate to enter a temporarily powerful state. This state means certain Bloodraven attacks of his become automatic kills, called Bloodbath Kills. They come with their own special cutscenes, with the screen turning red and kanji stylishly emerging. This makes the combat even more explosive and fulfilling when whole swathes of the arena dissipate in a bloody haze.

The upgrade system is straightforward. By killing enemies, you earn NinjaCoin and Weapon Points to purchase abilities and items to expand Yakumo’s skillset. Sure, it’s not as immersive as finding shrines across an open world like in Assassin’s Creed: Shadows or Ghost of Yotei, but this simple approach fits an action game like this perfectly.

Cyberpunk Tokyo Credit: Xbox Game Studios

While robots and machines have always been part of the Ninja Gaiden universe, Ninja Gaiden 4 leans much more into the cyberpunk aesthetic than previous games, giving it a distinct identity that separates it from its predecessors. This is reflected most in the game’s user interface and menus, which take on a more tech-infused design, like looking through a computer screen.

Ninja Gaiden 4 even offers an in-game explanation of the constant downpour enveloping Tokyo, which is a popular trope in the cyberpunk genre. Even though Ryu has killed the Dark Dragon numerous times, its cursed husk remains and ravages Tokyo with an eternal corrosive rain. Only a direct descendant of the Dark Dragon, which Yakumo is, can truly kill it. It’s a clever way to integrate existing lore with cyberpunk influences, resulting in more believable and immersive worldbuilding.

Ninja Gaiden 4’s straightforward level design still offers plenty of room to explore. Sometimes you’ll come across a diverging path, and following it leads to things like a treasure chest filled with helpful healing items, side quest areas, or even a Purgatory Shrine. Side quests typically involve killing a specific group of enemies hidden somewhere in the level. They’re worth completing for their rewards, which can be as simple as NinjaCoins or an item that can increase Yakumo’s maximum HP. Purgatory Shrines are challenge stages that players can enter to test their skills against waves of enemies. Similar to side quests, these are worth taking on for their rewards.

Credit: Xbox Game Studios

In between certain sections, you’ll skate on rails or surf on a board to the next part of the level, all the while dodging obstacles like oncoming trains and ducking under traffic signs. They’re fun distractions to balance the game’s constant combat, but can quickly become annoying since accidentally missing a railing causes you to restart a little ways back and lose a small portion of HP. There are also instances during these sections where you’ll have to fall into wormholes, which can be difficult to judge the distance of, and failing to land these also leads to losing HP. This unfairly leaves me underprepared for the next combat encounter since my HP is lower than it should be.

Ninja Gaiden 4 also has a surprisingly robust set of accessibility settings. Not only are you able to adjust the subtitle font, but there are high-contrast elements that make it easier to see parts of the game. The visual options include things like changing the color of enemies and interactable objects, making them much more distinguishable. These implementations rival the accessibility suite tools found in PlayStation’s first-party games, and hopefully that continues with future Xbox-published games.

After completing the main campaign once, you’ll unlock Chapter Challenge mode, where you can play as Ryu throughout, instead of during his dedicated levels. This gives the game a lot more replayability, as Ryu’s playstyle is quite different from Yakumo's — including the use of ninjutsu to unleash magical attacks like fireballs. Additionally, there are Trials that you can take on where you participate in unique boss fights under special conditions. After you’ve mastered the gameplay, these are fun ways to apply what you’ve learned in one final bout.

Is ‘Ninja Gaiden 4’ worth it? Credit: Xbox Game Studios

Ninja Gaiden 4 is a worthy next entry to one of the most fabled action franchises in gaming. While it’s not without its flaws, such as underwhelming Ryu chapters and frustrating rail sections, its best parts more than make up for them. The fast-paced and gratifying combat feels refreshing in an age where more games are heading towards slow-paced Dark Souls-like gameplay. There’s plenty of replayability with the Trials and Ryu’s post-game inclusion, too.

Ninja Gaiden 4 will also be available on Xbox Game Pass, although Microsoft recently announced a price hike, with its first-party published titles now only available via the most expensive $30-per-month Ultimate tier. The game is rather short, taking about 10-15 hours to complete, depending on how good you are. So if you have an Ultimate subscription, Ninja Gaiden 4 is certainly worth it, along with the rest of the Game Pass catalog.

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Best Dyson Airwrap i.d. deals Straight/Wavy hair Dyson Airwrap i.d. $499.99 (save $150) Get Deal Curly/coily hair Dyson Airwrap i.d. $449.99 (save $200) Get Deal

Anyone in the market for a Dyson Airwrap should prepare to drop some cash, but that doesn't mean they should accept that they have to pay full price.

If you're willing to wait for the right time, different Airwrap models drop in price year-round, large scale sale or not. Though we didn't see any deals on the Airwrap i.d. this past October Prime Day, just a couple weeks later, we spotted two different models of this multi-styler on sale. As of Oct. 20, you can grab the curly/coily Dyson Airwrap i.d. on sale at Dyson for $449.99 and the straight/wavy model on sale at Woot for $499.99. The former deal slashes $200 off the $649.99 multi-styler, while the latter saves you $150.

SEE ALSO: I found 5 Dyson Supersonic dupes that are almost as good as the real thing

The Airwrap i.d. is Dyson's 2024 release of the viral multi-styler that quietly replaced the Airwrap Complete in Dyson's lineup. The tool initially launched at $599.99, but these current deals put the Airwrap at a similar price point as they would be if marked down from their launch price. Though the tool mostly performs the same as the slightly older Airwrap, it comes with slightly different attachments. Both the curly and straight hair models include a 20mm conical curling barrel for more targeted styling at the roots (and the appearance of tighter curls overall) and the fast dryer attachment, which is the drying attachment design found on the first, but not second, generation Airwrap.

The curly hair model also comes with the wave and curl diffuser. Overall, both models include six attachments, with the curly model swapping a smoothing dryer attachment for a wide tooth comb attachment. They can also connect to the companion app via Bluetooth for styling tips. It is worth noting this isn't the latest Airwrap in Dyson's lineup — the $749.99 Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x launched in July of this year (though initially at $699.99).

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If even on sale, these hair stylers are still on the expensive side for you, it's also worth checking out the best Dyson Airwrap dupes for under $300.

SAVE $800: The 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $1,499.99, down from the standard price of $2,299.99. That's a 35% discount.

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Dark winter nights are arriving. It's time to crank up the heat and tuck into cold-weather activities. If gaming is one of your preferred ways to stay busy until spring, check out this great Samsung deal.

As of Oct. 20, the 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $1,499.99, marked down from the normal price of $2,299.99. That's a 35% discount that takes $800 off the price.

A gaming monitor can make a major different in your session, and if you're not willing to compromise by hanging out with a sub-par model for another winter, consider this your sign to upgrade. In Mashable's analysis of the best gaming monitors, the Samsung Odyssey series earns top marks in the ultrawide category.

With a 1000R curve, you're getting a whole new view. Mashable's review explains: "[it] basically feels as if the screen is wrapping around your head." The review elaborates to says, "That may sound scary, but it has a purpose: To fully immerse you in whatever you're playing. It certainly does that — anytime we used this monitor, it had our full attention, making us feel like we were transported into a different world. Isn't that what gaming is all about?"

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Today's sale model also comes with an ergonomic stand that tilts, adjusts, and swivels to your liking. There's also the picture-in-picture function which allows you to get two viewpoints on the screen. Of course, since it's a gaming monitor, it comes with a respectable 240Hz refresh rate.

If you're looking to make an investment you'll thank yourself for everyday, upgrade to the 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 curved gaming monitor. If you game for just one hour everyday for the next year, the price of this massive monitor comes out to just above $4 per day. That seems like a perfectly reasonable form of self-care.

On Saturday, Oct. 18, nearly 7 million Americans gathered in the streets to protest what they view as the machinations of a tyrannical government: The president's deployment of national guard troops to patrol "dangerous" cities, the movement of masked immigration agents tasked with rounding up undocumented residents, and, what many see as an authoritarian power grab across the three branches of government.

At more than 2,700 No Kings rallies held in cities small and large, protesters demanded President Donald Trump be held accountable to the people, harkening back to the foundational tenets of the American Revolution. In an Air Force One interview following the day's events, Trump dismissed the demands of protesters, calling the attendees a "whacked out" joke. "I’m not a king. I work my ass off to make our country great," he said.

SEE ALSO: Leaked texts of Young Republicans expose racist, pro-Nazi groupchats

He didn't stop there. Taking to Truth Social, the president shared a clearly AI-generated video, depicting a military jet emblazoned with the phrase "King Trump." The aircraft, piloted by an eerily proportioned President Trump in a golden crown, then takes to the skies to fly over a group of city protesters. The jet opens its fuselage and... appears to rain down excrement on the gathered crowd.

The video is soundtracked to Kenny Loggins' "The Danger Zone," made famous in the Academy Award-winning film Top Gun. "This is an unauthorized use of my performance of ‘Danger Zone.' Nobody asked me for my permission, which I would have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is removed immediately," said Loggins in a statement to Variety after the post went viral.

The video is just the latest of numerous deepfaked videos and AI slop shared by the president — and not even the only AI video Trump posted that day, resharing another King Trump clip with a song by band Avenged Sevenfold. In the past, Trump has come under fire for resharing AI-generated content, the use of copyrighted music without permission, and, unsurprisingly, a combination of the two. Public comments and legal threats from artists have yet to stop the country's leader. In addition to AI memes that littered the campaign trail, Trump has even shared deepfaked, even racist, videos of his political opponents while sitting in the Oval Office.

As part of a larger, right-wing social media strategy featuring increasingly questionable content, Trump and fellow GOP leaders have been on a spree of sharing AI-generated content. Last week, the official Senate Republicans X account posted a video which depicted an AI deepfake of Minority Leader Chuck Schumer saying the government shutdown has benefited Democrats (the quote was real, but the video of Schumer saying it was not). In the weeks prior, the Trump administration plastered claims that the federal shutdown was the result of a scheme by the "Radical Left," in what could be a violation of the Hatch Act.

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The posts have been the center of White House press room debates and mass fact checks by misinformation watchdogs. Meanwhile, Trump has been riding on the support of Big Tech's biggest names, including the leaders of the country's biggest generative AI developers. The combination has spurred concerns about the blurring of political satire and political misinformation, and whether or not the social media posts of the nation's political leaders should be more contained.

SEE ALSO: The bros’ new clothes: How Big Tech lurched to the right

At a news conference on Monday, Speaker Mike Johnson defended the use of AI by the president. "The president uses social media to make the point. You can argue he’s probably the most effective person who’s ever used social media for that," said Johnson. "He is using satire to make a point. He is not calling for the murder of his political opponents."

SAVE 40%: As of Oct. 20, the Hisense 75-inch Class U8 Mini-LED 4K Google Smart TV (2025 model) is on sale for $1,498 at Amazon. That's 40% off its $2,499.99 list price and matches the price we saw during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event (aka October Prime Day).

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If you've been holding out for a serious TV upgrade (maybe something that can handle bright rooms without looking washed out, or keep up with your next-gen gaming console) you know that kind of tech usually costs a fortune. Mini-LED TVs are awesome, but they aren't cheap. So, when a deal that matches a Prime Day price sticks around, it's worth paying attention to.

As of Oct. 20, the Hisense 75-inch Class U8 Mini-LED 4K Google Smart TV (2025 model) is on sale for $1,498 at Amazon. That's 40% off its $2,499.99 list price and matches the price we saw during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event (aka October Prime Day).

SEE ALSO: What's the best time of year to buy a TV? Yes, there's an answer.

The U8 is Hisense's higher-end model, and it has features that'll impress picture quality snobs and gamers. The Mini-LED Pro backlight paired with Quantum Dot (QLED) color (along with up to 5,600 local dimming zones and a peak brightness of up to 5,000 nits), means you'll get bright highlights, deep blacks, and vibrant colors, even if you've got sunlight streaming into the room. Plus, the Anti-Reflection Pro screen helps cut down on glare.

For gamers, the native 165Hz refresh rate panel is a huge bonus. It also supports Variable Refresh Rate (up to 165Hz) and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro to prevent screen tearing. Add in the smarts from the Hi-View AI Engine Pro, and a decent built-in 4.1.2 channel sound system with Dolby Atmos, and you've got a seriously impressive TV for under $1,500.

SAVE 50%: The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is on sale for $397.99 at Amazon, down from the normal price of $799. That's a savings of $402.

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Halloween is approaching and the temperatures are dropping. Only a few more weeks until we roll the clocks back and decide 5 p.m. is the ideal time for pajamas. This season is also likely to bring storms that can knock out power. Instead of sitting in the dark, upgrade the experience with a portable power station. One of my favorite models just went on a major sale at Amazon.

As of Oct. 20, the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is on sale for $397.99 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $799. That's a savings of $402 and a major 50% discount. Today's price marks the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

The original Anker Solix C1000 is a star, and the new Gen 2 ups the game in terms of shorter recharging times and smaller dimensions. When I was reviewing the new model, I found it to be easier to carry both in weight and in overall size.

Anker also knocked it out of the park with recharging, and the Solix C1000 Gen 2 earned itself a Guinness World Record for recharging in under 49 minutes. With that speed, you should still have time to get sufficient charge even if you forget to plug it in until the storm hits.

SEE ALSO: Save $70 on the Anker Solix C300X portable power station at Best Buy

With a 1,024Wh capacity, you'll be able to keep cell phones charged during the next outage, as well as the WiFi router and a few lights. Overall, the Solix C1000 Gen 2 packs in three USB-C ports, one USB-A, and five standard AC. Since it's so compact and lightweight, it could be a great model to keep in the bedroom closet in case of a power outage and it won't be a huge ask to bring it inside if you store it in the garage.

Before the fall storms knock out power, get equipped with the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 while it's down to a new all-time low-price at Amazon. The LiFePO4 can last for about 10 years which brings the price down to under $40 per year. Plus, it'll be great for summer camping trips.

Few luxury SUVs manage to hit the sweet spot between dependability, comfort, and performance—but this one does. Since its debut in 2001, it’s quietly earned a reputation as a reliable premium SUV that blends solid engineering with understated luxury.

SAVE 14%: As of Oct. 20, you can get the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 for $429, down from $499, at Amazon. That's a 14% discount and a $70 price cut.

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Whether you're planning a camping trip or just want some peace of mind for the next power outage, having a reliable portable power station is a smart move. Jackery is a big name in this space, and its newly updated Explorer 1000 v2 just got a decent price drop.

As of Oct. 20, you can get the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 for $429, down from $499, at Amazon. That's a 14% discount and a $70 price cut.

SEE ALSO: I never go camping without this $24 portable charger

The v2 uses a LiFePO4 battery, which means it should last way longer than its predecessor, the Explorer 1000. (Jackery claims up to 10 years or 4,000 charge cycles). Charging is also way faster; you can get it from 0 to 100 percent in just an hour using the "emergency charge" setting in the app, though the default is a slightly slower 1.7 hours to help the battery last even longer.

Power-wise, it offers 1070Wh capacity and can put out 1500W (with a 3000W surge peak), enough to run things like a mini-fridge, electric grill, or even a small heater, plus charge all your usual gadgets like phones (74 times) and laptops (14 times). It's got plenty of ports, including three AC outlets and a powerful 100W USB-C output. And, it's relatively portable at just under 24 pounds and has a handy foldable handle.

TL;DR: The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15.6-inch Touch is a sleek, secure, and powerful laptop that’s now just $612.99 (MSRP $849.99) with free shipping.

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Some laptops are all looks, others are all power—but the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15.6-inch Touch happens to do both (and then some). Priced at just $612.99 (reg. $849.99) with free shipping, this machine blends performance, security, and style into one smart device built for real life.

Inside, you’re getting a snappy 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage — translation: fast boot-ups, smooth multitasking, and plenty of space for work and play. It’s also equipped with Intel Iris Xe graphics, so streaming, editing, or light gaming feels buttery-smooth.

SEE ALSO: The best laptops of 2025: Compare the M4 MacBook Air, Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, and more

But what really sets this laptop apart is how thoughtfully it’s designed.

The physical webcam privacy shutter keeps nosy hackers out, while the fingerprint power button means logging in takes literally one tap. The 15.6-inch touchscreen with a 90 percent active area ratio makes everything look cinematic, and the soft-touch finish gives it a premium, fabric-like feel that’s surprisingly cozy to carry.

And it even comes with Amazon Alexa built right in, turning your laptop into a voice-activated hub for reminders, playlists, and smart home control.

For remote workers or anyone who wants a reliable daily driver without the price shock, this Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is proof you don’t have to choose between brains and beauty.

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Did you try and tell Alexa to run your morning smart home routine, only to find that nothing responded? With a major internet outage, many smart home products simply stopped working, proving that local control of your devices is more important now than ever before.

Millions of us use VPNs every day to protect our data, browse securely, and access region-blocked content. Yet there are still a lot of outdated assumptions about what exactly a VPN is. Here are some of the most common myths, and what is actually true.

Just last week, Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10, pushing users to upgrade to its latest operating system Windows 11. That makes the timing of a recent Windows 11 issue very awkward for Microsoft.

Unfortunately, Microsoft's most recent Windows 11 update appears to have caused problems with numerous different applications and hardware peripherals, according to a multiple reports from different outlets, including our sister site, CNET. Many devices using Windows 11 will now require a follow-up emergency update to fix issued caused by the previous mandatory update.

The October Windows 11 update "breaks localhost (127.0.0.1) HTTP/2 connections," according to Windows Latest, which also listed a number of issues that users are facing. For example, apps that were hosted locally were no longer able to connect to the network. Windows users were also finding that some hardware by Logitech was no longer working on their PCs. In addition, some users reported that their mouse and keyboard wouldn't work in WinRE (Windows Recovery Environment) and that File Explorer document wouldn't open in the Preview pane due to a false security issue.

Microsoft has since indicated that a fix is on the way in a subsequent update for issues with Windows 11 KB5066835. The company says a patch is rolling out and users should continually check for an update. However, it could take more than 48 hours for the update to finally show for some users.

Mashable previously reported on one of the last updates to Windows 10, which caused issues that included frame rates dropping in games like Fortnite, making them near unplayable.

Windows 11 was released in 2021 and now holds nearly 50 percent of the marketshare. Its predecessor, Windows 10 was first released to the public in 2015 and still holds 40 percent of the PC marketshare, regardless of the fact that Microsoft ended support for the operating system earlier this month. 

As Microsoft looks to move those who have still yet to update their operating system to Windows 11, this latest update bug couldn't have come at a worse time. Microsoft is certainly looking to get that fix out to everyone as soon as possible.

Looking for a good movie to watch this week and just can't be bothered to endlessly swipe through Disney+'s huge library of movies? Yeah, no one can ... except me.

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Missed out on grabbing the Lego Minecraft Advent calendar on sale last week?

You're in luck, because Amazon has marked down two other Advent calendars as of Oct. 20. The Lego Disney Frozen Advent calendar is on sale for $30.79 — a $14.20 (or 31%) markdown from its $44.99 full price, while the Lego Friends Advent calendar is just $20.39, saving you $14.60 (or 42%) off its $34.99 list price.

SEE ALSO: Lego is giving away free Witch models for Halloween — here’s how to get yours on Oct. 26

Even though it's only October, we're already getting into peak Advent calendar season. Case in point: that aforementioned Minecraft calendar is already sold out at Amazon and on Lego's website. In other words, if one of these calendars catches your eye, it's probably better to grab it sooner rather than later.

Both the Frozen and Friends Advent calendars include 24 days of buildable Legos, with the former featuring 231 pieces in total, and the latter featuring 237 pieces. Kids and adults alike can enjoy these sets — the Frozen calendar is suited for ages five plus, while the Friends calendar is for ages six and up.

So far, this is the lowest price either of these calendars has hit.

The Lenovo Tab M11 is currently available for a seriously low price of $120 on Lenovo. This is an impressive 35% off its regular price shown by third-party sellers on Amazon of $182. You likely won't get this major discount for long, though.

ABC's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! may have caused Disney+ and Hulu cancellations to rise, new data shows.

According to subscriptions analytics firm Antenna, the monthly churn rate for Disney+ went from four percent in August to eight percent in September, the same month in which ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! from the air for a week following Kimmel's monologue about far-right commentator Charlie Kirk's killer. The churn rate for Hulu, which is also owned by Disney, increased from five percent in August to 10 percent in September.

SEE ALSO: Jimmy Kimmel spends 2 minutes mocking Trump's watches

Kimmel's suspension led for calls to boycott Disney and its streaming services, with celebrities like Tatiana Maslany and Cynthia Nixon joining in. Disney reportedly lost over 1.7 million subscribers across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN between the announcement of Kimmel's suspension and his return to air.

The discrepancy between months is undeniably notable, as subscriber churn tends to remain fairly consistent from month-to-month. However, a Disney source speaking with The Hollywood Reporter noted that Antenna's numbers appear higher than Disney's internal data, and that it is unclear how Antenna measures subscription plan upgrades and downgrades as part of subscriber churn.

Kimmel's suspension also wasn't the only Disney-related controversy that might have caused Disney+ users to rethink their subscriptions. Right after Disney announced that Kimmel would be returning to air, the company announced price hikes for Disney+ and Hulu. These hikes, which go into effect on Oct. 21, will make Disney+ and Hulu's ad-supported and most basic ad free tiers the most expensive across the major streaming services.

iOS 26, together with macOS 26 and iPadOS 26, introduced a brand-new "Liquid Glass" design language. And while it's very bold, Apple has struggled to tweak it and keep everyone happy in the process—and that extended to the final versions of the operating systems as well. Now, Apple is just going to leave the tweaking to you.

In 2024, Apple introduced a dedicated Camera Control button to simplify the process of taking photos on your iPhone. A year later, and I’ve finally upgraded to an iPhone 17 Pro that includes this feature.

We know the all-new OnePlus 15 flagship smartphone is coming soon, but the company isn't ready to spill all the details quite yet. Instead, OnePlus is slowly but steadily revealing key details about what makes this phone special, and how it'll top the competition. For example, today we learned the OnePlus 15 will feature absurd battery life thanks to a massive 7,300 mAh battery.