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Black Friday-Cyber Monday shoppers spent more online and in person this year, driving $44.2 billion in sales

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 20:48

Shoppers dropped a lot of cash during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Despite substantial economic concerns for U.S. consumers, shoppers in the country spent record amounts. Online spending hit a record-high $11.8 billion on Black Friday itself, NBC News reported, citing figures from Adobe Analytics. The same firm estimated shoppers spent $6.4 billion online on Thanksgiving Day, plus another $11.8 billion online over the weekend. U.S. shoppers spent some $14.25 billion online on Cyber Monday, according to Adobe, via Reuters. For those keeping score at home, that brings the whopping grand total to about $44.2 billion in online shopping from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

SEE ALSO: Cyber Monday Apple deals that are still live: There's still time to shop the $99 AirPods 4 with ANC

We don't have as compelling data about in-person shopping, but the National Retail Federation (NRF) told Reuters that 129.5 million consumers showed up to shop in person, which represents a 3 percent uptick from last year. The NRF found that shoppers dropped an average of $337.86 this year, up from $315.56 in 2024.

So it seems folks were ready to shop this year. Perhaps now, more than ever, they were looking for a good deal.

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Python 3.14.1 arrives with a pile of improvements

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 20:45

Python 3.14 was released back in October, but a few bugs managed to push through the big release, and a few other changes weren't ready for prime time. A new minor update has now arrived as Python 3.14.1, with its own pile of bug fixes and a few new features.

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20+ Cyber Monday Lego deals still live: We found Star Wars, Botanicals, Icons, and Disney sets still on sale

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 20:23

Legos are one of the classic Black Friday-Cyber Monday deals, and this year they've been selling quickly. We've seen sets sell out just hours after we've first written about them, and holiday shoppers are moving fast this year. With Cyber Monday technically now over, check out the best last-chance deals on Legos.

A quick look at the best Cyber Monday Lego deals still live: Best Amazon Lego deal Lego Icons Pac-Man Arcade 10323 $189.99 (save $80) Get Deal Best Target Lego deal Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector’s Set 66809 $41.99 (save $18) Get Deal Best holiday-themed Lego deal Lego Christmas Table Decoration 40743 $23.99 (save $16) Get Deal Best Lego Advent calendar deal Lego Disney Frozen Advent Calendar 43273 $24 (save $20.99) Get Deal

Black Friday and Cyber Monday always deliver great deals on toys, and discounted Legos are an absolutely crucial building block of Cyber Week toy deals. In 2025, we saw a super-strong wave of Black Friday Lego deals, many of which carried over into Cyber Monday. We're bummed about the handful of deals on super popular sets that have disappeared, but are simultaneously psyched about the handful of new Lego deals that are still live post-Cyber Monday.

Of all the Lego deals we've seen over the past few days, our favorites include coveted Lego Star Wars (including sets retiring soon), Disney Lego sets, Lego Botanicals, and more, almost all at record-low pricing. If one catches your eye, grab it while it's still available.

SEE ALSO: What is camelcamelcamel? Just our secret weapon for finding the lowest prices on Amazon.

You might break a sweat trying to keep tabs on which retailers have which set — but that's where we come in. We've been keeping tabs on Cyber Monday Lego deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, Scheels, and the Lego website. Here's what's still live after Cyber Monday.

Best Amazon Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Pac-Man Arcade 10323 $189.99 at Amazon
$269.99 Save $80 Full price and backordered at Lego's website Get Deal Why we like it

Now that Stranger Things is finally back, it only feels appropriate that the Lego version of the Pac-Man arcade game is still at its record-low Black Friday price of less than $200. It's a best-seller on the Lego website, but is still at its full $269.99 at the Lego website and backordered for 60 days over there — so all nostalgic video game lovers should grab this Lego deal at Amazon before it inevitably disappears.

More Amazon Lego deals Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars: Millennium Falcon 'A New Hope' 25th Anniversary 75347 $67.97 at Amazon
$84.99 Save $17.02   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Creator 3 in 1 Typewriter with Flowers 31169 $23.95 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $6.04   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Ideas Tuxedo Cat Building Sets for Adults 21349 $80.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $19   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Boutique Hotel 10297 $203 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $26.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House 43217 $37.70 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $22.29   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece 10314 $35.96 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $14.03   Get Deal Best Target Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector's Set 66809 $41.99 at Target
$59.99 Save $18   Get Deal Why we like it

This cute Target-exclusive Lego Botanicals duo is $6 cheaper than when we first saw it on sale on Nov. 18. Now, you'll get both the Lego Mini Orchid and the Lego Lucky Bamboo sets together for $41.99 (a 30% discount). They'd make a relaxing office or windowsill decoration for any plant lover.

Target's official Black Friday sale started on Nov. 23, and with it came several new Lego deals we hadn't seen the week prior. A few of our favorite early Black Friday Lego deals at Target sold out quickly, so if you see a must-have still on sale for Cyber Monday, this may be your last chance to grab it!

More Target Lego dealsBest Walmart Lego dealsBest Lego direct dealsBest Best Buy Lego dealsScheel's Lego deals
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Android 16 isn’t done yet: more updates are starting to roll out

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 20:00

Since Android Jelly Bean in 2012, Google has released one major version update each year. That’s changing with Android 16, as the company is shifting away from a single, massive annual release to more frequent feature rollouts. The most recent Android 16 release starts today.

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Don’t overlook these open-source editors that outperform VS Code in key ways

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 20:00

When you look at the huge world of software development that's always changing, choosing a code editor is probably the most personal and important choice a developer makes. VS Code is a great place to start, but it has so many limitations and issues with privacy that you may end up looking for alternatives.

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The Kobo remote is finally here — buy it alongside the discounted Kobo Libra Colour

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 19:47

SHOP NOW: As of Dec. 2, Kobo has officially launched the Kobo Remote, built to work with any Kobo e-reader. Grab one now alongside the still discounted Kobo Libra Colour and save $30 and your coziest reading set-up yet.

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It's finally here: a built-in remote for your e-reader. Your Kobo e-reader that is.

In early October, Kobo, the maker of our favorite e-readers including the Clara Colour and Libra Colour, announced that it was launching a remote, compatible with all of its e-readers. The new remote's launch date was pushed back from Nov. 4 to Dec. 2, and now it's finally here.

The Kobo Remote pairs with Kobo e-readers via Bluetooth, allowing users to turn the page with the remote rather than on the e-reader. It has an ergonomic design so your head doesn't get stuck in an uncomfortable cramp during your reading marathon. The remote retails for $29.99 and comes in either black or white.

This accessory comes with the rising popularity of remote page turners on TikTok. Kobo even beat e-reader giant Amazon to the punch, as there's no native remote sold for Kindles. The most popular options are two piece remotes that require a piece that clips onto e-readers and taps the screen. The Kobo Remote is a single piece, leaving your screen totally unobstructed.

The Kobo Remote is available at just the right time. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Kobo Libra Colour, our favorite color e-reader, is still on sale. You can grab the color e-reader that comes with coveted page-turning buttons for just $199.99, saving you $30. Those $30 you're saving can go straight toward the remote, so you're basically getting it for free.

Shop the Kobo Remote and the discounted Kobo Libra Colour at Kobo now.

Opens in a new window Credit: Kobo Kobo Remote $29.99 at Kobo
  Shop Now Opens in a new window Credit: Kobo Kobo Libra Colour $199.99 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $30   Get Deal
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This programming language is quitting GitHub

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 19:44

The Zig Programming Language is officially quitting GitHub and moving its main repository over to Codeberg. The reasoning is a collapse in engineering quality and an aggressive push toward artificial intelligence tools. It is the most direct shot at Copilot from a developer I've seen in some time.

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Anthropic launches Claude for Nonprofits for Giving Tuesday

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 19:40

AI developer Anthropic is honoring this Giving Tuesday with new trainings and features for its popular chatbot, Claude, that are specifically designed for the needs of nonprofits.

The Claude for Nonprofits package provides nonprofit organizations with discounted Claude access (up to 75 percent off); integrations with nonprofit tools like Blackbaud, Candid, and Benevity; as well as free use case guides and an AI Fluency for Nonprofits training course for AI beginners.

The company explains that its upgraded Claude Sonnet 4.5, and advanced coding model, is also trained for grant writing and program analysis. It's safety-forward Haiku 4.5, meanwhile, speeds up processing at reduced costs. Both are available to Claude for Nonprofits users. Claude can also connect to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Asana, Slack, and Box.

SEE ALSO: OpenAI denies allegations in teen death lawsuit

AI adoption across the nonprofit sector has been scattered, due in part to continued skepticism about the safety, privacy, and reliability of generative AI —and of the very nature of the sector's work. Many organizations are hard pressed to devote resources and time to the kind of training and infrastructure needed to ethically integrate the technology amid threatened funding streams, while others see its use as antithetical to their mission. Still, recent data shows widespread interest, but preparedness is low and adoption is slow. Of the AI developers and tech funders that have tried, few have been able to fully fill those gaps.

Claude for Nonprofits is thus built to support a nonprofit's tech infrastructure needs. "Nonprofits tackle some of society’s most difficult problems, often with limited resources," wrote Anthropic. "From our partners, we know AI helps most when it fits into existing workflows, upholds the privacy their communities expect, and is affordable." The developer has also partnered with nonprofit consulting organizations to provide tailored support to organizations.

According to Anthropic, Claude is already used by organizations like the International Rescue Committee (IRC), the YMCA, and the Epilepsy Foundation — the IRC also recently announced its own, in-house chatbot designed specifically to provide emergency assistance and support to refugee populations in the U.S. Claude for Nonprofits will be piloted among a cohort of 60 organizations who receive grants from funders like the Constellation Fund, Robin Hood, and Tipping Point Community.

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Everything to know about Home Depot Black Friday-Cyber Monday 2025 before it ends: Top deals, closing time

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 19:29

Though Black Friday and Cyber Monday have both technically come and gone, there's one sale still going strong: The Home Depot. Whether you prefer to shop in person or browse the deals from the comfort of your couch, there are still some impressive deals on tools, holiday decor, big-ticket appliances, outdoor, gear, and more live.

Sadly, the viral holiday R2-D2 and Grand Dutchess Christmas tree are sold out, but there are plenty of other decor deals you can still shop both in stores and online. The deals won't be around forever, though. Here's everything you need to know to lock in savings this season during the Home Depot Cyber Monday 2025 sale.

The Home Depot's top Cyber Monday deals at a glance: DeWalt Atomic 20V Max Cordless Variable Speed Impact Wrench $199 (save $40) Get Deal Husky 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet $219 (save $110) Get Deal Samsung Bespoke 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Sphere Ice $1,698 (save $1,501) Get Deal Starlink Mini kit $229 (save $270) Get Deal Grand Duchess Twinkling Balsam Fir, 3 feet (2-pack) $49.98 (save $49.02) Get Deal When is The Home Depot's Cyber Monday sale?

The Home Depot's early Black Friday sale ran from Nov. 5 through Nov. 26. It then switched over to the official Home Depot Black Friday sale on Nov. 27 and will run through Dec. 3 at midnight. This essentially combines Cyber Monday and Black Friday into one giant sale.

When do Home Depot stores close?

Generally, most Home Depot stores are open from 6 a.m. to 9 or 10 p.m. local time. Be sure to check your local store's hours if you want to shop the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals in stores.

Best Cyber Monday deals at The Home Depot

Remember: The Home Depot Cyber Monday deals are available through midnight tomorrow (Dec. 3), so you don't have much longer to shop. If you see a deal that sparks your interest, grab it sooner rather than later.

Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt Atomic 20V Max Cordless Variable Speed Impact Wrench $199 at The Home Depot
$239 Save $40   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Husky Husky 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet $219 at The Home Depot
$329 Save $110   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Bespoke 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Sphere Ice $1,698 at The Home Depot
$3,199 Save $1,501   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Starlink Starlink Mini Kit $229 at The Home Depot
$499 Save $270   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson V15 Cordless Stick Vacuum $499.99 at The Home Depot
$749.99 Save $250   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Spot $49.99 at The Home Depot
$79.99 Save $30.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Milwaukee Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless Compact Drill/Driver $99 at The Home Depot
$199 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ryobi Ryobi Cordless Battery Leaf Blower $99 at The Home Depot
$159 Save $60   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker $179 at The Home Depot
$229 Save $50   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt 2400 PSI 1.1 GPM Cold Water Electric Pressure Washer $199 at The Home Depot
$399 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Decorators Collection Breckenridge 7.5 ft. Twinkling Pre-Lit Christmas Tree $299 at The Home Depot
$349 Save $50   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Decorators Collection Grand Duchess Twinkling Balsam Fir, 3 feet (2-pack) $49.98 at The Home Depot
$99 Save $49.02   Get Deal The Home Depot Cyber Monday ad highlights

Check out the highlights from the brand's Black Friday/Cyber Monday ad.

Cordless power tool dealsTool dealsHome deals
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All the states Pornhub is blocked in now

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 19:14

UPDATE: Dec. 2, 2025, 1:11 p.m. EST This article has been updated given the enactment of Missouri's age-verification law.

The explicit tube site Pornhub is now blocked in 23 U.S. states.

This is due to age-verification laws. These laws vary state by state, but typically require visitors of a site with over a third of explicit content to submit a government ID or other form of age authentication. Louisiana was the first state to enact such a bill a couple of years ago, and now others have followed suit. In June, the Supreme Court deemed Texas's age-verification law constitutional, setting a precedent for such bills that come before and after.

SEE ALSO: Porn censorship is going to destroy the entire internet

According to one preliminary study, age verification won't work to keep minors off porn sites. This is because of software like VPNs that allow someone to appear to be in a different location, and because of non-compliant websites. (The Florida attorney general is suing foreign-based porn sites for not instituting age verification.) Yet, these laws keep getting passed — and are encroaching on non-explicit websites as well, experts told Mashable.

While Pornhub is not blocked in Louisiana, it is blocked in these states, a Pornhub representative confirmed to Mashable:

  • Alabama

  • Arizona

  • Arkansas

  • Florida

  • Georgia

  • Idaho

  • Indiana

  • Kansas

  • Kentucky

  • Mississippi

  • Missouri

  • Montana

  • Nebraska

  • North Carolina

  • North Dakota

  • Oklahoma

  • South Carolina

  • South Dakota

  • Tennessee

  • Texas

  • Utah

  • Virginia

  • Wyoming

Pornhub isn't blocked in Ohio despite the state's age-verification law, due to a clause stating that establishing age verification methods doesn't apply to a provider of an interactive computer service (Aylo considers itself one).

In Louisiana, where users must submit ID to view Pornhub, the site has seen traffic decline by around 80 percent, Aylo (Pornhub's parent company) told Mashable.

"These people did not stop looking for porn. They just migrated to darker corners of the internet that don't ask users to verify age, that don't follow the law, that don't take user safety seriously, and that often don't even moderate content. In practice, the laws have just made the internet more dangerous for adults and children," Aylo stated when asked for comment by Mashable back in January.

In a statement to Mashable, Aylo continued:

First, to be clear, Aylo has publicly supported age verification of users for years, but we believe that any law to this effect must preserve user safety and privacy, and must effectively protect children from accessing content intended for adults.

Unfortunately, the way many jurisdictions worldwide have chosen to implement age verification is ineffective, haphazard, and dangerous. Any regulations that require hundreds of thousands of adult sites to collect significant amounts of highly sensitive personal information is putting user safety in jeopardy. Moreover, as experience has demonstrated, unless properly enforced, users will simply access non-compliant sites or find other methods of evading these laws.

Industry experts say that, in addition to not working for their intended purpose, age verification laws also raise concerns about privacy protection and safety since websites now have to host (even more of) people's personal information. It will be harder to be anonymous online, which experts warn is dangerous to free speech. Adult industry experts Mashable spoke to in an explainer on age-verification laws advocated for device-level filters, as did Aylo in its statement.

SEE ALSO: YouTube will begin using AI for age verification next week

Some in the adult industry worry about what Trump's second presidential term will bring due to the conservative policy outline Project 2025 and its measures to ban porn. One of Project 2025's authors, Russell Vought, was caught on a secret recording stating that age-verification laws are the "back door" to a broader porn ban.

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The best Cyber Monday deals still live at Home Depot: Score free cordless tools from DeWalt, holiday decorations, and more

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 19:06
The best Home Depot Cyber Monday deals that are still live: Best Early Black Friday Cordless Power Tool Deal DeWalt Atomic 20V Max Cordless Variable Speed Impact Wrench $199 (Save $40) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday Tool Deal Husky 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet $219 (Save $110) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday Home Deal Samsung Bespoke 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Sphere Ice $1,698 (Save $1,501) Get Deal Best early Black Friday outdoor deal Starlink Mini Kit $229 (Save $270) Get Deal Best Amazon device deal Amazon Echo Spot $49.99 (save $30) Get Deal Best holiday decor deal 30-in Grand Duchess Twinkling Battery Operated Balsam Fir Wreath $39.48 (save $10) Get Deal

If you’ve held off on that big renovation, are looking to replace some power tools, or need to pick up some new holiday decor, now’s the time to head to Home Depot. The retailer's Black Friday sale runs past Cyber Monday and through Dec. 3, so you can still shop some of the season's biggest deals ahead. However, the sale ends come Dec. 4, so this is your last chance to grab these deals.

Home Depot is stacking up some pretty impressive deals, perfect if you're ready to tackle a home project, update your tool collection, or find that perfect, practical gift. Expect hefty discounts on power tools, big-ticket appliances, outdoor gear, and more.

SEE ALSO: Cyber Monday 2025: Live updates on deals still live from Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Walmart, and more

We've sifted through the Home Depot Black Friday sale to give you the rundown on what's still available, so you don't have to spend precious time doing so. The deals include some of the best artificial Christmas trees and with any luck, we'll see the Home Depot Animated Christmas R2-D2 back in stock. Or you can go with the lovable giant animatronic Christmas Chewbacca which is still in stock or Olaf wearing his Christmas scarf. We're also waiting to see the Grand Duchess Christmas tree come back in stock, but in the meantime, we've included some Christmas tree deals and other holiday decor standouts (including ones not on sale, so you can see all your best options for shopping this holiday season).

Check out what's on offer below during the final day of The Home Depot's extended Black Friday sale below.

Best Cyber Monday cordless power tool deal still live Opens in a new window Credit: Home Depot DeWalt Atomic 20V Max Cordless Variable Speed Impact Wrench $199 at Home Depot
$239 Save $40   Get Deal Why we like it

This impact wrench kit is great for a variety of DIY jobs, including removing stubborn lug nuts or tackling other tough jobs at home. It's compact enough to fit into tight spaces but still delivers 450 pounds of breakaway torque, which makes it a great tool to add to your collection, especially since this kit comes with both 5Ah and 2Ah batteries as well as an LED work light in addition to a charger for under $200.

More Cyber Monday cordless power tool dealsBest Cyber Monday tool deal still live Opens in a new window Credit: Home Depot Husky 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet $219 at Home Depot
$329 Save $110   Get Deal Why we like it

Keep your tools organized with this rolling tool cabinet. You can use it to store everything from small hand tools to larger equipment. With five drawers and 100-lb rated soft-close slides, everything is protected and safe while inside the cabinet. It's time to stop leaving your tools everywhere, thanks to this deal.

More Cyber Monday tool dealsBest Cyber Monday home and appliance deal still live Opens in a new window Credit: Home Depot Samsung Bespoke 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Sphere Ice $1,698 at Home Depot
$3,199 Save $1,501   Get Deal Why we like it

If it's high time you invested in a new fridge, go big or go home with this Samsung pick, which can save you some serious cash. This massive model has a sphere ice maker in addition to plenty of room for all your kitchen essentials. And there's even an internal dispenser and built-in pitcher for water if you're always thirsty. The fridge itself is stainless steel, so it should match all your decor, too.

More Cyber Monday appliance dealsMore Cyber Monday home dealsBest Cyber Monday outdoor deal still live Opens in a new window Credit: Starlink Starlink Mini Kit $229
$499 Save $270   Get Deal Why we like it

Looking for WiFi outdoors? It's a reality with Starlink's WiFi kits. Starlink Mini is an all-in-one kit delivering internet connection even when you're in the most remote and rural of areas, all you need is a clear view of the sky. The Home Depot is offering an exceptional deal on the Starlink Mini during its Black Friday sale — and it's still available post Black Friday. Grab it now for just $229, saving you $270. That's 54% off its $499 price tag.

More Cyber Monday outdoor dealsBest Cyber Monday Amazon device deal still live Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Spot $49.99 at The Home Depot
$79.99 Save $30.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Amazon's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale is over and most of those sale prices have vanished which means The Home Depot is now the best place to score Amazon devices that are still on sale. The Amazon Echo Spot is $49.99 at Home Depot while it's back up to full price of $79.99 at Amazon.

The Echo Spot is a smart speaker with a clock and an alarm, which means it's great if you're trying to leave your phone on another room while you sleep. With Alexa's help, you'll be able to play your favorite songs, check on the weather, and see what time your first meeting is.

More Cyber Monday Amazon device dealsBest Cyber Monday holiday decor deal still live Opens in a new window Credit: Home Decorators Collection 30-in Grand Duchess Twinkling Battery Operated Balsam Fir Wreath $39.98 at Home Depot
$49.98 Save $10   Get Deal Why we like it

The viral Grand Duchess Christmas tree may be sold out, but you can still pick up a Grand Duchess wreath on sale. The pre-lit wreath comes with 100 color-changing LEDs for an easy pop of holiday cheer you can hang indoors or outdoors.

More Cyber Monday holiday decor deals

Christmas trees

Lights

Outdoor decor

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5 fantastic new shows on Hulu you might have missed

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 19:00

The recent streaming season has produced some must-see entertainment, and Hulu plays host to some of the year's best shows. These fresh shows are sure to pique your interest and result in some interesting conversations around the water cooler.

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The iPad Pro with M5 chip is still live post-Cyber Monday, saving $100 on the latest iPad

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 18:59

SAVE $100: As of Dec. 2, you can still save on the Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) even post Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Get latest Apple tablet for just $899.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) $899.99 at Amazon
$999 Save $99.01   Get Deal

Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday have officially come and gone, our attention is turning to the deals that are still making an appearance. Deals are moving fast, and there's no way to be certain if they're going to hang around and for how long. Basically, if you see a deal you like, buy it quick. One of the deals we're eyeing is on the latest iPad Pro, which got the M5 chip treatment. It received one of its first discounts ever during Black Friday and Cyber Monday and it's somehow sticking around.

As of Dec. 2, find the Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) for just $899.99, saving you $99.01 off of its $999 price tag. That's 10% off, and basically the lowest price ever on the device. Technically the device's lowest price ever is $899, so you're just paying $0.99 more.

The Apple iPad Pro with M5 chip is the most advanced tablet yet. The M5 chip takes the iPad to new levels, making it an ideal candidate for professionals looking to edit photos and video, illustrate, or work in graphic design programs. It has a long battery life too boot, and one of the highest Geekbench 6 scores we've seen, north of 16,200.

Get the iPad Pro for just $899.99 at Amazon while the deal is still live.

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Cyber Monday Apple steal still available: The 2025 M5 MacBook Pro is $8 cheaper than the slower M4 Pro

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 18:58

SAVE $250: As of Dec. 2, the 2025 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Chip (512GB SSD) is still on sale for $1,349 at Amazon, a record-low price drop from its usual $1,599.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,349 at Amazon
$1,599 Save $250   Get Deal

Apple released two new M5-powered devices in October — the M5 iPad Pro and the M5 MacBook Pro — but only the latter got Black Friday treatment that's worth talking about. The day after Cyber Monday, Amazon still has the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at its record-low pricing of $1,349 for the 512GB model in silver or space black. That's a $250 drop from its $1,599 MSRP, and one of our favorite leftover Cyber Monday Apple deals.

SEE ALSO: Cyber Monday 2025: Live updates on deals still live from Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Walmart, and more

A 16% discount doesn't exactly sound huge on its face in the grand scheme of Black Friday. But a 16% discount on a MacBook that hasn't even been out for two months? Considering that M5 iPad Pro discounts maxed out at 10% off, we'll definitely take Amazon's MacBook offering here.

So why choose the 2025 M5 MacBook over the 2024 M4? For starters, opting for the slower 2024 M4 right now wouldn't save you any money — the model with 16GB Unified Memory and 512 GB SSD (same specs as the M5 we're highlighting here) is on sale at Amazon for $1,357.77. By snatching up the M5 while it's technically a few dollars cheaper, you're bringing home up to 20 percent faster computing, zippier Cyberpunk-approved graphics handling, and new Neural Accelerators for all sorts of improvements upon AI performance. "At this point, Apple is just showing off," Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth noted when testing the M5 MacBook Pro.

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The Bose New QuietComfort Ultra headphones are still $50 after Cyber Monday

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 18:51

SAVE $50: As of Dec. 2, get the Bose New QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $399, down from their usual price of $449. That's a discount of 11%.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Bose New QuietComfort Ultra headphones $399 at Amazon
$449 Save $50   Get Deal

Cyber Monday has come and gone, but there are still plenty of deals to be had, especially if you're looking for some discounted electronics. That goes for headphones as well, so if you want something to be able to listen to over the holidays while traveling, need a great gift for someone, or just feel like investing in some new cans, there's something left for you. We've selected one particularly great candidate, and you can get it right now.

As of Dec. 2, get the Bose New QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $399, down from their usual price of $449. That's $50 off and a discount of 11%.

SEE ALSO: Streaming just got cheaper: Cyber Monday deals still live on Paramount+, Mubi, Fox One, Peacock

These are the upgraded version of the previous Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones, with a few significant changes: better battery life, new immersive audio Cinema Mode, adjustable ANC, wired lossless playback, and more. They're more expensive as well, of course, but this discount makes them much more palatable.

Mashable's Bethany Allard took these headphones for a spin and praised them for their comfort, calling them "the most comfortable headphones on the market". She also appreciated their adjustable active noise cancellation, shiny metal accent, and passive playback and USB-C playback options.

"If you're buying into the line for the first time, the blend of comfort, noise cancellation, and sound is hard to beat, especially if you're keen on all-day wear," Allard wrote.

If you're ready to go ahead and lock in a pair for yourself, now's a good time to do so while the Cyber Monday sale is still live.

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Homebrew can now help you install Flatpaks, too

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 18:51

Homebrew, the package manager for macOS and Linux, just got a handy new feature in the latest v5.0.4 update. Brewfile install scripts are now more like a one-stop shop for installing software, as Flatpaks are now supported alongside Brew packages, Mac App Store Apps, and other packages.

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Galaxy Z TriFold: Specs, features, price

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 18:45

Can't choose between a new smartphone or a new tablet? Well, Samsung has made your decision pretty easy then by saying: Why not both with the new Galaxy Z TriFold?

Samsung finally made its trifold phone official. That's right, a trifold phone that's called the TriFold because it has three display panels with two hinges that fold out into a 10-inch display. That's a tablet-sized screen, the largest ever on a Galaxy phone, wrapped into a foldable smartphone.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold vs Apple foldable iPhone: Specs and rumors

While the big Dynamic 2X AMOLED display, with its 2160 x 1584 resolution and 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, works as one large singular screen, the device can also be configured to work as if it's three 6.5-inch smartphones. Users can simultaneously run three different portrait-sized apps on each panel side-by-side. With that said, users can drag and drop files across all three screens as the TriFold still performs as a single device.

When folded, Samsung fans will be able to use the TriFold’s outer screen, with its 6.5-inch 2520 x 1080 resolution display just like a non-foldable smartphone.

With a 200 MP camera and powered by the customized Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy, the Galaxy Z TriFold still manages to be fairly thin when folded out, ranging from 4.2mm to 3.9mm in thickness at its thinnest point. When folded, the TriFold does balloon in size, measuring in at 12.9mm thick.

The Galaxy Z TriFold is also the first smartphone that can run Samsung DeX, which basically enables users to turn their mobile device into a desktop PC-like experience.

Unlike many other unique smartphones that never get released in the United States, Samsung is bringing the Galaxy Z TriFold to the U.S. in the first quarter of 2026.

The only real question left about the Galaxy Z TriFold is how much it'll cost for Americans. Samsung has not yet shared a price for the TriFold when it launches in the U.S. next year. However, the TriFold will be in stores much sooner in South Korea. When it goes on sale there on December 12, 2025, consumers will be paying roughly $2,500 for the foldable device.

It's unclear if Samsung will keep that same pricing structure for the U.S. market, but with the TriFold hitting U.S. shelves sometime over the next few months, we'll soon find out.

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Score a single Apple AirTag for its Cyber Monday sale price

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 18:43

SAVE $11.03: As of Dec. 2, get a single Apple AirTag for $17.97, down from its usual price of $29. That's a discount of 38%.

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Cyber Monday may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't still score some serious deals. Case in point: there are still tons of sales going on at Amazon right now despite the end of the sales event. That includes some of Apple's biggest products, like the AirTag smart tracker. You can get a single AirTag, in fact, for its Cyber Monday price right now.

As of Dec. 2, get a single Apple AirTag for $17.97, down from its usual price of $29. That's $11.03 off and a discount of 38%.

SEE ALSO: Cyber Monday 2025: Live updates on deals still live from Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Walmart, and more

If you're the type of person who loses things far more often than you'd like to admit, an AirTag might very well turn into your best friend. They're super simple to use, and you can find just about anything with them. These smart trackers connect in less than a minute to your iPhone. Then you can slip one into a bag, a purse, your car, or even your pet's collar. Anything you don't want to lose, really, as long as you have a keychain or a way to attach the AirTag.

Once you've got your tracker set up, all you have to do is use Apple's Find My app to track everything down. As long as you have iOS, you'll be able to leverage the entirety of the Find My network to locate your missing item. You'll get directions and audio cues to find your things, so even in the case of lost luggage, you've got a way to track your belongings down.

It's super affordable to snag a single AirTag right now as you've seen, so make sure you grab yours while it's still on sale for this low price.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Amazon now has 30-minute deliveries in these cities

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 18:31

Amazon has officially started testing an ultra-fast delivery service that promises to get essential items to your door in 30 minutes or less in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia. It seems like this is to compete with DoorDash and Instacart by bringing back a super speedy delivery model.

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Forget heart rate and workouts, this is the best reason to buy a smartwatch

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 18:31

I was not eager to make mobile payments by tapping my phone against a terminal, but once I started, I quickly stopped reaching for my wallet. Now I no longer reach for my phone, either. There’s an even faster way to pay that has led me to increasingly keep my phone in my pocket.

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