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Review: Id take the new OnePlus 15 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 15:30

Almost a year ago, OnePlus released the OnePlus 13, a quality flagship smartphone with high-end specs and a lower starting price than its competitors in the U.S. It also did the same thing the year before, as well as the year before that. This is pretty normal, in other words.

What is surprising about the new OnePlus 15 (aside from the fact that they skipped 14, presumably for cultural reasons) is that it's coming out in November instead of January. OnePlus may have accelerated its release schedule for this year's flagship, but not much else has changed. The OnePlus 15 is a very solid Android handset with glossy specs, including a super high refresh rate and the biggest battery you'll currently find in a smartphone of this caliber.

And with an $899 starting price, it's at least $100 cheaper than the flagship models from Google, Apple, and Samsung.

SEE ALSO: Samsung plans to sell a ton of foldable phones next year OnePlus 15: Price and specs It's got a good display. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

I've already explained that you can get a OnePlus 15 for $899 (compared to $1,099 for the iPhone 17 Pro). Here's what you get for that price:

  • 6.8-inch display with 2772x1272 resolution and up to 165Hz refresh rate

  • Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 mobile chip

  • 12GB RAM

  • 256GB storage

  • 7,300mAh battery

  • Three rear cameras: 50MP wide, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP telephoto

  • 32MP front camera

There is only one other variant of the OnePlus 15. For an extra $100, you can get a version of it with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. I personally don't love that anyone who opts for the slightly cheaper phone is getting less RAM, but that's also pretty unlikely to affect most people's daily lives in any meaningful way. The lack of a 1TB storage option also stands out among other recent flagship smartphones, like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Still, compared to the competition, OnePlus comes out looking like a winner here. No other flagship from the Apple-Google-Samsung triumvirate has a 165Hz display, and the OnePlus 15 is the first smartphone to hit the U.S. with the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. At 7,300mAh, the battery is also larger than the ones found in the S25 Ultra, Google Pixel 10 Pro, or iPhone 17 Pro. And while the higher-end OnePlus 15 costs the same as a base Pixel 10 Pro, none of those other devices can be had for $899.

This is a pretty good deal, is what I'm saying.

OnePlus 15: Design This looked cooler last year. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

However, there are a couple of areas where OnePlus didn't really bring the wow factor this year, and the design of the phone is one of them.

It's not bad, but it is boring. Your three available colors are Infinite Black, Sand Storm, and Ultra Violet. So, in other words, two of the most uninteresting colors imaginable, and a third, more eye-catching one that OnePlus says will only be available in limited quantities. Bleh.

My other issue with the OnePlus 15 is that the rear camera bump is now a fairly safe-looking square (with rounded corners), rather than the more visually distinctive circular bump found on the OnePlus 13. At a glance (at least to the eyes of people who don't look at phones every day for their jobs), it just kinda looks like an off-brand iPhone. It's perfectly functional and inoffensive, but I wish it had a more unique look.

Other than that, though, the phone is at least comfortable to hold and the bezels around the display are very thin. This isn't a total boondoggle by any means; it's just a little boring.

OnePlus 15: Performance It charges fast, too. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

One area where OnePlus very much did not drop the ball is performance.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is probably one of the best chips you can get in a phone in the U.S. right now, or at least that's what the marketing says. I'm inclined to believe it, though, as the OnePlus 15 performs like a dream. Everything is smooth as silk, and even when running benchmarks or playing intensive games, it doesn't get too hot to the touch.

Speaking of games, those are what benefit the most from the maximum refresh rate of 165Hz. PUBG Mobile, in particular, is astoundingly smooth on this thing. I'm not a big mobile gamer at all, but if I was and I needed a new phone, I'd take a close look at this one.

And if you want numerical proof that this phone is powerful, I ran it through the Geekbench 6 benchmark test. Its multi-core score of 10,560 is about 500 points higher than the S25 Ultra, and about 700 points higher than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Again, this phone is cheaper than both of those. Geekbench numbers aren't necessarily the definitive word on a phone's performance, but I can more or less promise that you won't find any performance issues here.

OnePlus 15: AI features

Like any other high-end smartphone these days, the OnePlus 15 has some AI features. For the most part, it's pretty normal stuff, including integration with Google's Gemini chatbot. It's got automatic voice transcription in the sound recorder app and the ability to scan images and turn them into PDFs, both of which are nice and convenient, if not especially novel.

Mind Space is probably the most unique AI feature on the OnePlus 15. It's a pre-installed app that stores anything you ask the phone to analyze using Plus Mind. Plus Mind is something you activate by either pressing the Plus Key on the phone or swiping up on the screen with three fingers. Doing so will basically take a screenshot and use AI to analyze whatever is in it. For instance, I took a screenshot of some movie listings on a website for a theater near me. After doing that, I can go to Mind Space and look at a text analysis of what's in the screenshot, including the names of the movies and showtimes, and I can make calendar entries for them.

This is not bad, per se, but its usefulness is a little muted, in my opinion. It's nice that I can take a screenshot and automatically turn that into a calendar entry, I suppose, but an app that tells me what's on my screen feels a little redundant when I could simply look at the screen myself. I just don't know that this is doing anything that I can't already easily do with my brain.

OnePlus 15: Battery life

Battery life is, without a doubt, the standout feature of the OnePlus 15.

The 7,300mAh cell is, as previously noted, bigger than what you get in some other flagships. But that doesn't necessarily guarantee anything on its own. That said, I can confirm that this thing lasts a while. I would estimate that I could go about 30 hours between charges on the OnePlus 15, depending on what I'm using it for. My testing involved playing 3D games at high frame rates and streaming basketball on YouTube TV, so I might have been able to squeeze even more juice out of a charge without doing that.

In other words, the battery's real good, folks.

OnePlus 15: Camera

As I said in the specs section earlier, you get a trio of 50MP lenses on the rear end of the OnePlus 15. I love even numbers. They make my job easier.

Anyway, photos taken on the new OnePlus 15 look nice. Colors really pop and images are sharp and clear.

NYC is a little gloomy these days. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

As for nighttime shots, I don't have too many complaints here. You can brighten up the image without making them look too fake.

Left: No night photography here. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable Right: Night mode turned on here. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

For what it's worth, you do only get 3.5x optical zoom here, as opposed to slightly higher counts on some of the other flagship phones from big companies. You also get 7x "optical-quality" zoom, which is slightly lower than the 8x count on the iPhone 17 Pro. If you stick within those parameters, zoom shots look nice and sharp.

No zoom. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable 7x zoom. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

Macro photography is always a plus for photographers who love taking photos of tiny things.

Tiny. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable

And lastly, portrait mode works as you'd expect, too.

Portrait mode. Credit: Alex Perry/Mashable OnePlus 15: Final thoughts

OnePlus phones are honestly a little boring to talk about because they're quietly very good, fairly no-frills devices that you can get for a marginally more agreeable price than an iPhone. The OnePlus 15 is no different.

A quality display, a powerful processor, and a huge battery make this a perfectly acceptable handset for anyone in the market for an Android upgrade. I'd definitely take it over a Galaxy S25 Ultra, and maybe even over a Pixel 10 Pro. I wish it looked a little more interesting, but that's so far down the list of concerns with a smartphone that I can't hold it against OnePlus too much here.

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100+ of the best early Black Friday gaming deals — epic deals on consoles, games, accessories, and more

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 15:28
The best early Black Friday gaming deals at a glance Best Xbox deal Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller $139.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best PlayStation deal PlayStation 5 Pro Console (Renewed) $662.99 (save $86.01) Get Deal Best Nintendo deal 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2 $55.99 (save $14) Get Deal Best PC gaming deal Thermaltake LCGS View u2880-380 Gaming Desktop (Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD) $2752.46 (Save $447.53) Get Deal

Black Friday is jam-packed with gaming deals, and we're not just talking about actual games. Consoles, controllers, headsets, extra storage, gaming PCs, gaming laptops, and more are all fair game at this time of year. If you're looking to upgrade your battle station or add to your backlog, this is the best time to do it because there's already a ridiculous number of live early Black Friday deals to consider.

SEE ALSO: I found 8 DJI deals that you can shop right now ahead of Black Friday

And it's important to note that this isn't the end of the line. Make sure to bookmark this page as we'll be updating this article throughout the month for the best Black Friday gaming deals as they drop. Let's get straight into it:

Best early Black Friday Xbox deal Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller $139.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

Whilst we're seeing price hikes across the board at camp Xbox, their best-in-class premium controller, the Elite Series 2 Core, is currently $60 off. It's one of the cheapest ways to get a modular controller that does the job on Xbox Series consoles and PC.

More early Black Friday Xbox dealsXbox controllersXbox headsetsXbox gamesBest early Black Friday PlayStation deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Console (Renewed) $662.99 at Amazon
$749 Save $86.01 Save $86.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Getting a PlayStation 5 Pro for around the same price as the Xbox Series X is crazy talk, but Xbox is doing Xbox in 2025. This is a renewed deal, but you still get all the bells and whistles and a warranty from Amazon. For me, I'd sooner save the $90 and get a refurbised bit of kit. The main sell for the PlayStation 5 Pro is 120hz support, so if you have a TV that supports it, you can look forward to crisper visuals and more frames per second for a smoother experience compared to the base PS5.

More early Black Friday PlayStation dealsPlayStation consolesPlayStation headsetsPlayStation gamesBest early Black Friday Nintendo deal Opens in a new window Credit: 8Bitdo 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2 $55.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $14.00   Get Deal Why we like it

This has replaced my Pro Controller when playing my Nintendo Switch 2. The buttons are nice and clicky, the RGB thumbsticks are a nice touch, and it feels great to hold. It carries the same minimalist aesthetic of Nintendo controllers, but feels more tactile. Plus, with the added discount and an included charging dock, you should be considering this controller for Nintendo Switch 1/2 and even PC.

More early Black Friday Nintendo dealsNintendo gamesNintendo controllersBest early Black Friday PC gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Thermaltake Thermaltake LCGS View u2880-380 Gaming Desktop (Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD) $2,752.46 at Amazon
$3,199.99 Save $447.53 Save $447.53 Get Deal Why we like it

As a quick rule of thumb, NVidia GeForce RTX 5080 is the sweet spot for gaming rigs in 2025, smashing out 4K 60FPS performance at a minimum and having DLSS 4 to crank extra frames on lower spec builds overall. On AMDs side, the RX9700 XT is a cracking GPU, roughly $300 cheaper and great for similar levels of gaming. Personally, I prefer running mine RX9700 XT at 1440p for the higher frame rate.

This build rocks a RTX 5080 with a solid CPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM (16GB is enough for high-spec gaming right now), and a spacious 2TB M.2 SSD. It's a beastly gaming rig and is nearly $500 off, bringing this build to well under $2,800. Now that's an early Black Friday deal. I've also found some more great deals on pre-built gaming PCs, gaming laptops, mice, keyboards and headsets. If you need something for your loadout, it's here.

More early Black Friday PC gaming dealsPrebuilt Gaming PCsGaming laptopsGaming monitorsGaming keyboardsGaming miceGaming headsets
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Starbucks Red Cup Day is finally here: How to get your free cup on Nov. 13

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 15:01

FREE RED CUP: Starbucks Red Cup Day takes place on Nov. 13, 2025. Buy any handcrafted holiday drink in any size to get a free reusable red cup.

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Is that the sound of sleigh bells in the distance? No, it’s the sound of coffee lovers gearing up for one of the most anticipated days of the year. Clear your schedules, because Starbucks’ holiday season officially started on Nov. 6.

So what exactly is included in this hotly-anticipated festive celebration? Starbucks is welcoming back those holiday beverages that we simply can't go a whole year without. We're talking about favorites like Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Iced Sugar Cookie Latte, and Iced Gingerbread Chai. And later in the season, two holiday classics — the Chestnut Praline Latte and Eggnog Latte — will make a glorious return. We don't know about you, but we're feeling the festive spirit.

SEE ALSO: Starbucks discloses secret menu, announces $25K drink contest

But that's not the highlight of the holidays. That's the return of Red Cup Day. On Nov. 13, Starbucks is giving away limited-edition reusable red cups for free with any handcrafted holiday beverage (at participating stores while supplies last). The free red cup is a 16-oz grande with a lid.

We really wouldn't want you to miss out on this special giveaway, so plan ahead. That might sound slightly ridiculous. This is a reusable cup, for goodness sake. But shockingly, people really love free stuff? Red Cup Day tends to draw large crowds, so arriving early or placing your order through the Starbucks app can help you beat the rush and secure your precious cup before they’re gone for good.

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The new co-branded Ozlo Sleepbuds come with a free year of Calm

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 15:00

The Ozlo Sleepbuds, one of the most premium sleep earbuds around, is expanding their lineup.

As of Nov. 13, the brand has teamed up with Calm, the company behind the popular sleep and mediation app. The result? The new Ozlo x Calm Sleepbuds, which comes in a new calm blue colorway and with a big perk: a free year of either a Calm Premium or Calm Sleep subscription (which are valued at $80 and $70, respectively). The sleep earbuds retail for $349, the same price as the original Ozlo Sleepbuds at full price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ozlo Ozlo x Calm Sleepbuds $349 at Ozlo
Includes a free year of either Calm Premium or Calm Sleep Shop Now

At $349, the Ozlo Sleepbuds are one of the most expensive sleep earbuds on the market. Because of their higher price point, we don't currently recommend them unless you can find them on sale for less. (At the time of writing, the original Ozlo Sleepbuds are on sale for $299, but don't come with the Calm subscription). With that said, the more affordable sleep earbuds on the market don't currently have any existing partnership with a mindfulness and sleep company like Ozlo, meaning that these might be the perfect choice for someone interested in trying both sleep earbuds and a Calm subscription.

If you were to subtract the cost of the Calm Sleep subscription, the Ozlo Sleepbuds come out to $279, which puts them in a closer range to the $229.99 Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds (though the latter option does come with ANC). The Ozlo Sleepbuds are also available to purchase with an HSA or FSA.

SEE ALSO: I tested sleep earbuds for months: Here are the 3 I'd buy, and the one I'd skip

Which Calm subscription you get depends on which device you plan on using with the Ozlo Sleepbuds. iOS users will have access to the Calm Sleep app, which is not currently supported for Android devices. As such, Android users will have access to the Calm Premium app. As for the main difference between the apps, the Calm Sleep's Apple App Store description notes the app provides "deeper, more personalized sleep support" over the more general Calm app.

Calm app subscriptions Calm Sleep $69.99 (for one year subscription) Shop Now Calm Premium $79.99 (for one year subscription) Shop Now

The Ozlo Sleepbuds also come with their own dedicated companion app, which can be used to set alarms, listen to sleep sounds, or stream your own audio — like the Calm app library.

In the press release for this collaboration, Calm's chief content officer, Greg Justice, spoke of the compatibility between the two brands: "“Put simply: sleep is a superpower. By combining Calm’s trusted content library with Ozlo’s best-in-class sleep tech, we’re enabling people to fall (and stay) asleep more easily, ensuring they wake up refreshed and ready to own the day.”

The Calm logo is engraved on the Ozlo x Calm Sleepbuds. Credit: Ozlo

 In addition to the blue colorway, the case for this collaboration features an engraved Calm logo and the brand's signature phrase, "Take a Deep Breath."

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45 early Black Friday deals at Best Buy that arent cheaper anywhere else

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 14:49
Best Buy's best early Black Friday deals at a glance: Best TV deal Hisense 50-inch QD6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV $199.99 (save $130) Get Deal Best laptop deal HP Victus 15 (AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $549.99 (save $350) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) $249 (save $50) Get Deal Best portable speaker deal JBL Charge 6 $129.95 (save $70) Get Deal Best fitness tracker deal Garmin Venu Sq 2 (GPS, 40mm) $149.99 (save $100) Get Deal Best vacuum deal Eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20 $349.99 (save $350) Get Deal Best kitchen deal De'Longhi Classic Espresso Machine $149.95 (save $80) Get Deal

Best Buy started offering Black Friday deals earlier than everyone else (on Halloween — scary!), but it's not the only retailer in Black Friday mode anymore. Most major retailers' early holiday discounts are now live, making the competition pretty ferocious.

After spending a full day combing through Best Buy's virtual shelves and cross-checking its prices, I can tell you that a lot of its early Black Friday deals are being one-upped elsewhere. Samsung Galaxy smartwatches, Sony portable speakers, several LG and Samsung 4K TVs, and other gadgets carrying its "Black Friday deal" badge are anywhere from $1.99 to $70 cheaper at other retailers. (Amazon is the biggest culprit, as per usual.)

SEE ALSO: The 30+ best early Black Friday Apple deals: We found record lows on AirPods and MacBooks already

I know most people don't have the bandwidth to do the same research, so I've compiled a list of the very best early Black Friday deals at Best Buy below. I've only included deals that aren't cheaper anywhere else, but know that many are being price-matched by one of Best Buy's rivals. I expect it to get more aggressive during its official Black Friday sale, which runs in stores and online from Nov. 20 to 29.

Why shop at Best Buy over Amazon, Target, or Walmart this holiday season? For one thing, it's giving away bonus rewards to paid My Best Buy members who drop a certain amount of money on certain products. (Spend at least $299 on a smartwatch, for example, and you'll get $30 to spend on a future purchase.) Best Buy is also running some limited-time doorbusters every weekend through Christmas, which typically involve discounts of well over 50% on popular products. If nothing else, be on the lookout for those.

Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 50-inch QD6 Series QLED 4K Fire TV $199.99 at Best Buy
$329.99 Save $130   Get Deal Why we like it

QLED TVs are brighter than your standard LED displays (but not as expensive as high-contrast OLED TVs). Mashable's Leah Stodart thinks they're "ideal for people whose TV usage happens mostly in the daytime, especially watching sports." Best Buy has this 50-inch Hisense model marked down to just $200 as an early Black Friday deal, beating its October Prime Day offer by nearly $40. It's currently sold out on Amazon.

43-inch TV deals50 and 55-inch TV deals65-inch TV deals70- and 75-inch TV dealsDeals 77-inch TVs and biggerBest laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP Victus 15 (AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $549.99 at Best Buy
$899.99 Save $350   Get Deal Why we like it

I only see a few gaming laptops dip below $600 every Black Friday season, and they tend to sell out pretty quickly. This 15-inch HP Victus model has a 144Hz display, a backlit keyboard with a numpad, and an HDMI port in case you want to hook it up to a TV. Now 395 off, it's currently the same price as the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE, our favorite Chromebook for gaming, which lacks a discrete GPU. (Chromebooks can only stream games; you need a dedicated graphics card to play AAA games natively.)

Windows laptopsGaming laptopsChromebooksBest earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) $249 at Best Buy
$299 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

The second-generation QC Ultra are the best noise-cancelling earbuds we've tried. "As a premium option, you'd be hard-pressed to find earbuds with a better combination of comfort and noise cancellation," wrote lead shopping reporter Bethany Allard, our reviewer. Best Buy's pre-Black Friday deal of $249 (or $50 off) deal matches their record-low price on Amazon. Take your pick from five colors.

More earbuds dealsBest portable speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Charge 6 $129.95 at Best Buy
$199.95 Save $70   Get Deal Why we like it

The new JBL Charge 6 is our favorite Bluetooth speaker for most people: It's "big enough to produce sound that will fill an outdoor party, yet still small enough to live on your bookshelf," our experts said. It can also charge smartphones, headphones, and other devices via USB-C — very handy. Best Buy, Amazon, and the JBL website all had it on sale for $129.95 at the time of writing (or $70 off). That appears to be an all-time low.

More portable speaker dealsBest fitness tracker deal

My Best Buy Plus and Total members get a $30 bonus reward for spending $299 or more on smartwatches and accessories.

Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Venu Sq 2 (GPS, 40mm) $149.99 at Best Buy
$249.99 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

A 2022 release, the Garmin Venu Sq 2 is a budget-friendly smartwatch with an always-on AMOLED display and a battery life of up to 11 days. It can track your steps, calories burned, respiration, an fluid intake, among other metrics, and it comes with over two dozen built-in sports apps. It's the only early Black Friday fitness tracker deal I spotted at Best Buy that Amazon isn't beating (just matching). It's the same price on Garmin's website, too.

Best vacuum deal

My Best Buy Plus and Total members get a $15 bonus reward for every $50 spent on floor care (up to $75).

Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy Robot Vacuum Omni C20 $349.99 at Best Buy
$699.99 Save $350   Get Deal Why we like it

The Omni C20 is a do-it-all robot vacuum that can also mop, empty itself, and wash and dry its mop pads. It offers 7,000 Pa of suction power, making it only a hair less powerful than the Eufy 10X Pro Omni, our favorite budget self-washing and drying robovac (which retails for $150 more). Best Buy and Amazon both have it on sale for $350, reviving its record-low price from October Prime Day.

More vacuum dealsBest kitchen deal

My Best Buy Plus and Total members get a $15 bonus reward for every $125 spent on small kitchen appliances (up to $75).

Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Classic Espresso Machine $149.95 at Best Buy
$229.95 Save $80   Get Deal Why we like it

De'Longhi's entry-level espresso machine has 15 bars of pressure and a built-in frother with two steam settings (one for heating milk and another for making latte art). In the cheapest Black Friday espresso machine deal I've encountered so far, it's on sale for just $150 at Best Buy... and Amazon, Crate & Barrel, Williams Sonoma, and Macy's. It last hit that price in July.

More kitchen deals
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The brand-new Fire TV Stick 4K Select is already on sale — save over $10 ahead of Black Friday

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 13:03

SAVE OVER $10: As of Nov. 13, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select is on sale for $21.99 at Amazon. This deal saves you over $10 on list price ahead of Black Friday.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $21.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $18.00   Get Deal

Did Amazon really need to release another Fire TV Stick? Were we crying out for more options? The honest answer is that it's probably overkill, but hey, we shouldn't complain about another budget-friendly streaming stick that can help to upgrade your TV for less. Plus, it's already on sale for its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

As of Nov. 13, the Fire TV Stick 4K Select is on sale for $21.99 at Amazon. This deal saves you over $10 on list price ahead of Black Friday.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's top-of-the-line 55-inch Mini LED Fire TV is at its best price ever pre-Black Friday

The Fire TV Stick 4K Select lets you start streaming in 4K Ultra HD with HDR10+. Amazon promises that it’s the fastest 4K stick for under $40, so if speed is your thing, consider this your perfect streaming partner.

Setup is straightforward — simply plug in and connect to the WiFi to gain immediate access to Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+, and whatever else you're subscribed to. It really is a hassle-free way to boost your streaming options.

Save over $10 on the Fire TV Stick 4K Select ahead of Black Friday.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 13, 2025

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:45

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're into fashion.

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.

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

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 13, 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: Clothes

  • Green: They lather

  • Blue: Strainers

  • Purple: A workroom

Here are today's Connections categories

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

  • Yellow: Attire

  • Green: Foamy Things

  • Blue: Things that use filters

  • Purple: ___ Office

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 #887 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

  • Attire: DUDS, FIT, GETUP, THREADS

  • Foamy Things: BEER, FIRE EXTINGUISHER, SEA, SHAVING CREAM

  • Things that use filters: AIR PURIFIER, CIGARETTE, COFFEE MAKER, INSTAGRAM

  • ___ Office: BOX, MICROSOFT, OVAL, POST

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 13, 2025

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

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.

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NYT Strands hints, answers for November 13, 2025

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:45

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're always doing laundry.

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

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 13, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 13, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Out, damned spot!

The words are related to cleaning.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe ways to get clothes clean.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Stain Removal.

NYT Strands word list for November 13

  • Spray

  • Stain Removal

  • Scrub

  • Blot

  • Soak

  • Bleach

  • Launder

  • Steam

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.

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 13, 2025

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:45

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love a splash of color.

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 13, 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 13, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A tint.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter T.

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...

TINGE

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.

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

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Joe Hill on AI: Its just part of the general rot

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:18

Joe Hill is uneasy about the future.

The horror author's feelings about technology, and particularly AI, are evident in both his novel King Sorrow and his frequent posts on Threads.

Hill's new book is a decade-spanning story about six friends entering into a terrible pact with a dragon. It doesn't sound like the kind of novel that would be fascinated with technology, but mentions of social media and tech oligarchs — including several name checks for Elon Musk — are dotted throughout.

Mashable sat down with Hill to ask him about his uneasy relationship with tech, and why AI is a particular concern to him.

SEE ALSO: Joe Hill breaks down the Stephen King references in his new novel

"It's just part of the general rot, in a lot of ways. There are these tech companies run by these multi-billionaires who are richer than nations. Guys like Elon Musk," Hill says. "None of these people really have to answer to laws, because when you're that rich you just buy new laws if you don't like the way things are shaking out. Or at least that's what the cynical part of me believes. There's a slightly more optimistic part of me that thinks they might run into trouble yet.

"But these guys, they don't care what they break. They just release one shitty, reckless, addictive tech product after another on the whole world and you know, as long as it makes them money, they don't really care about the repercussions."

Speaking about artificial intelligence in particular, Hill is critical of OpenAI's Sora app, launched in 2024, which can generate AI videos based on text prompts — and its second, 2025 version, Sora 2, has led to a proliferation of AI videos being shared across social media.

"OpenAI released a video tool, a video creation tool, which is just obviously going to lead to an ocean of misinformation in every election," says Hill. "You know, videos of people saying things they didn't say and doing things they didn't do, and you know, Sam Altman and these guys just kind of shrug and say, people will get used to it. I mean, what kind of attitude is that?"

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The creative industries have had a tense relationship with AI in recent years. Streamers and studios have come under fire for using AI instead of paying human workers, while authors — including big names like George R.R. Martin — are currently suing OpenAI for copyright infringement. (Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable's parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.) Animation companies including Studio Ghibli and video game publishers including Square Enix have demanded OpenAI stop training Sora 2 on their content.

Hill's father, legendary horror author Stephen King, wrote an essay for The Atlantic in which he spoke of his own "dreadful fascination" at the possibility of AI writing fiction. That was published two years ago, though, and Hill thinks his dad's views have changed since.

"I don't think he realised at the time that they had stolen 80 of his titles that they had literally downloaded from pirate sites like any thief. And I think maybe that was a little bit of a shock to him," Hill says. "You know, all of this software is built on towers of theft, enormous towers of theft, to say nothing of the tremendous environmental waste."

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Hill views AI in its current form as a kind of auto complete — something that spits out what it thinks is the sentence most likely to follow. It does make him worry for upcoming artists, but he doesn't believe it will replace real art.

"I do think that there will always be a market for humans expressing themselves to other humans through their hard earned craft," he says. "Not through typing in a prompt."

King Sorrow is available now in bookstores and online retailers.

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The LG UltraGear OLED curved gaming monitor just got another price drop ahead of Black Friday — save over $700

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:08

SAVE OVER $700: As of Nov. 13, the LG 34-inch UltraGear OLED curved gaming monitor is on sale for $679.73 at Amazon. That's over $700 off the list price ahead of Black Friday.

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Amazon's Black Friday sale doesn't officially start until Nov. 20, but someone should tell Amazon because we're seeing some stunning deals dropping on a wide range of products. And there's a lot for gamers to consider right now, with price drops on controllers, games, and monitors.

In fact, we've already flagged the low price on the LG 34-inch UltraGear OLED curved gaming monitor. We were a fan of that low price, so you can imagine how thrilled we were to see a further price reduction on this stunning monitor. As of Nov. 13, the LG 34-inch UltraGear OLED curved gaming monitor is on sale for $679.73 at Amazon. That's over $700 off the list price ahead of Black Friday.

SEE ALSO: The Samsung Odyssey QD-OLED G8 gaming monitor is down to its lowest price — save $300 ahead of Black Friday

The ultra-wide curved display of the LG UltraGear features a steep 800R curvature and a 21:9 aspect ratio, which feels like the action is taking place all around you. It's a level of immersion that regular gamers are not familiar with. This monitor also offers a very impressive 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium compatibility. Gamers will look at that lineup and think "yep, that will do."

To get all of that for under $700 is the sort of deal that stands out over Black Friday, and we're still a couple of weeks away from the main event. Could we see something even better drop? It's not impossible, but we would honestly be surprised to see something significantly better. The only time this monitor was cheaper was over October Prime Day, and that price was only live for a short period of time.

If you're interested in upgrading, this could be your moment. Score over $700 off the LG 34-inch UltraGear OLED curved gaming monitor.

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Seth Meyers takes A Closer Look at Epsteins emails naming Trump

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:06

Despite attempts to get people to move on, Donald Trump's relationship with convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein remains firmly in the news, with new developments this week. In a series of emails from Epstein's estate released by the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, as CNN reports, the president is named multiple times in emails reportedly written by the late billionaire. In one reported instance, Epstein alleges the president "knew about the girls," and in another reportedly sent to his accomplice Ghislaine Maxell, Epstein alleges of Trump that "[victim] spent hours at my house with him."

On Wednesday night, Seth Meyers used his "A Closer Look" segment to examine Trump's White House redesign but also the Epstein emails, which multiple media outlets have reported that Democrats say "raise new questions" about Trump's ties to Epstein.

"They raise new questions? To me it sounds like they answer old questions. I'm no detective but if one of the questions was 'Did Trump know about the girls?' and you find an email from Jeffrey Epstein that says Trump 'knew about the girls' that sounds pretty damning," said Meyers.

"That's like if you're investigating a murder suspect and you search their house and in the closet they have a shoebox labelled 'murder weapon inside' on the top and on the side it says 'yes, that murder.'

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Glen Powells SNL promo features some glorious dance moves

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:04

There are many strings to Running Man star Glen Powell's bow, and apparently dance is one of them.

In the SNL promo clip above, Powell — who is hosting the show this weekend — spends a minute dancing through the studio in the style of Christopher Walken in Fatboy Slim's "Weapon of Choice" video, complete with plenty of smouldering looks to camera.

11/10 for effort.

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Stephen Colbert reacts to newly released Epstein emails about Trump

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:01

On Wednesday Democrats released new, damning emails from Epstein's estate which reportedly feature mentions of Donald Trump — and Stephen Colbert isn't surprised at all.

In the Late Show clip above the host breaks down some of those emails, including one reportedly sent from Epstein to journalist Michael Wolff the year he died.

"In 2019, when Donald Trump was president, Epstein emailed Wolff, writing, 'Of course [Trump] knew about the girls.'" said Colbert on Wednesday night's show. "Of course he did! They were best pals, and underage girls was Epstein's whole thing. 'Yes, the Hamburgler was my best friend, but I always assumed he was getting the burgers legitimately.'"

Colbert goes on to talk about Republicans accusing Democrats of "cherry-picking" the emails they release, and releasing 20,000 pages of documents in response.

"That doesn't prove anything!" says Colbert. "'Your honor, to definitely prove his innocence, I would like to call to the stand all the people my client did not murder.'"

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Now You See Me: Now You Dont stars reveal the magic behind the scenes

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 12:00

Magic fans, get ready. Now You See Me: Now You Don't returns us to the world of the Horsemen, brilliant magicians whose illusions not only wow audiences but also con corrupt billionaires out of their ill-gotten gains. But this third installment in the franchise also welcomes new cast members to the fold.

Ariana Greenblatt, Dominic Sessa, and Justice Smith play a trio of Bushwick-based magicians who join forces with the Horsemen against a villainous diamond industrialist played by Rosamund Pike. In interviews with all of these new castmates, as well as returning stars Jesse Eisenberg and Isla Fisher, Mashable staffer Lily Kartiganer delved into what makes this sequel magic.

Asked what it's like to return to the role of J. Daniel "Danny" Atlas, Eisenberg revealed, "It's my favorite thing to do in the world. I love it."

For her part, Fisher revealed one idea for the script would have had her escape artist, Henley Reeves, come back — but as the movie's villain. "I've been up for either or any or all versions," she said. "But it was nice to play such a substantial part in the end... It was good to be back."

Speaking of the villain, Pike admitted a hesitancy to take on the responsibility of such a part, noting, "I needed to know I could do something that would give audiences a fun time with this villain." She added, "It can take me a while to jump in, but when I do, you get me 100%."

The ensemble also discussed what tricks they picked up from playing magicians and their favorite illusions from the Horsemen and their new protégés.

Now You See Me: Now You Don't opens in theaters on Nov. 14.

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The Peloton Cross Training Tread just got a $500 discount at Amazon — get the best-ever price ahead of Black Friday

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 11:40

SAVE $500: As of Nov. 13, the Peloton Cross Training Tread is on sale for $2,795 at Amazon. That's a 15% saving on the list price.

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Black Friday is the perfect excuse to make the jump and purchase a big ticket item. Whether it's a portable power station or a new TV, these discounts make all the difference. Amazon's Black Friday sale officially kicks off on Nov. 20, but the standard Daily Deals have been more than impressive lately, with deals on everything from earbuds to gaming monitors. And if you've been eyeing up something from Peloton, there's a stunning new deal that just dropped.

As of Nov. 13, the Peloton Cross Training Tread is on sale for $2,795 at Amazon. That's a saving of over $500 on list price, and the lowest-ever price according to camelcamelcamel.

SEE ALSO: The 7 best Peloton alternatives for crushing those New Year's resolutions

With this treadmill, you're getting more than just a standard running device. It has a swivel touchscreen that moves 360°, letting you switch easily between more than 15 types of workouts like strength, yoga, barre, and Pilates. You can watch instructor-guided classes on the screen and follow along at home. It even has personalized weekly plans to keep you motivated, as well as performance estimates to track your progress.

In terms of space, it's compact, but not so much so that you're struggling for room with your workouts. At just five and a half feet by two and three-quarters feet, it won't take up much room, but the textured running belt comes with fifty-nine inches of space.

This Peloton deal is available for a limited time only, so get it from Amazon while you still can.

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Samsungs trifold phone has exactly the name you expected

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 11:27

What do you call a trifold phone that's made by Samsung and has flagship, Galaxy-level performance? Exactly!

According to leaker Evan Blass, Samsung's upcoming trifold phone will be called the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold. At least there will be no confusion about which one it is, given that the company already has several "Fold" phones.

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Blass also shared what he claims are the official specs for the device: a 6.5-inch cover display, a 10-inch inner display (with peak brightness of 2,600 and 1,600 nits, respectively), a 200-megapixel main camera, and a 5,437mAh battery.

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold will reportedly have a 6.5-inch cover display, and a 10-inch inner display. Credit: Samsung

Finally, Blass said that the three "leaves" of the TriFold will vary in thickness: 3.9 vs. 4.0 vs. 4.2 millimeters. He also said the phone will be "powered by SD," by which he likely means a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip (likely the Snapdragon 8 Elite).

The Samsung TriFold hasn't been officially announced yet, but an unveiling will reportedly happen on Dec. 5. However, we have seen the phone (or a prototype), as Samsung recently gave us a behind-the-glass sneak peak.

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Score £15 off this streaming-friendly VPN for Black Friday

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 11:23

SAVE £15: Norton Standard VPN is on sale for £24.99 per year for Black Friday. This limited-time offer saves you £15 on list price.

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Black Friday is right around the corner, and it feels like there’s a deal on just about everything right now. From earbuds to portable power stations, if it's on your wishlist, chances are it's getting a discount of some kind.

And VPNs are very much in the mix, because Norton Standard VPN is on sale for £24.99 per year for Black Friday. This limited-time offer saves you £15 on list price. Your plan will automatically renew at £39.99 per year, but you can cancel this automatic function at anytime. This special offer also comes with a generous 60-day money-back guarantee, so if you don't like the service, you can opt out with your cash.

SEE ALSO: Prioritize your cybersecurity this holiday season with a VPN for less than $2 a month

A VPN acts like a privacy shield for your internet connection. It hides your location, encrypts your data, and keeps your browsing secure. It’s particularly useful for getting around geo-restrictions so you can stream bonus content from around the world. Norton VPN does this job without hassle thanks to over 100 server locations around the world.

With the Norton Standard plan, you get a solid mix of privacy and security features designed to keep your browsing protected. The discounted plan includes IP masking to hide your online activity and a no-log policy to ensure your data stays private. You can browse without annoying ad breaks thanks to the built-in ad blocker, and rely on the Kill Switch to prevent exposure if your connection drops. For extra peace of mind, IP rotation and Double VPN add an extra layer of privacy to every session.

Get the best Black Friday VPN deal from Norton VPN.

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Pokémon Pokopia looks adorable. Heres everything to know.

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 11:19

I'm sorry, did someone order an outrageously cute Pokémon game that lets you farm crops, take long naps, and build little houses, one that might drag me out of the perpetual hellscape that is the 24-hour news cycle?

Well, it's coming.

Enjoying the success of the newly released Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Nintendo has announced the coming of Pokémon Pokopia, an adorable-looking cosy game that allows you to build a nice little existence for yourself among your Pokémon neighbours. Developed by Koei Tecmo, Pokémon’s first life simulator game is set for release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026.

SEE ALSO: How 'cozy gaming' is taking mindfulness mainstream

But what exactly is Pokémon Pokopia? Here's everything we know.

What type of game is Pokémon Pokopia? Credit: Nintendo

A life and farming simulator game akin to Animal Crossing, Immortal Life, Grow A Garden, Stardew Valley, and many others, Pokémon Pokopia sees you playing as loveable amorphous blob Ditto, who has assumed the appearance of a human being (yes, Ditto can shake up their cellular structure and appear as whatever the hell they want, stay focused).

Your task, as in all farming sims, is to collect materials like wood and rocks, farm crops according to a ranger of weather conditions, and build a home for yourself and your Pokémon neighbours — but you'll apparently have a much easier time of it if you befriend other Pokémon and absorb their sweet, sweet skills.

"For example," Nintendo said in its announcement, "Ditto can use Bulbasaur’s Leafage to add greenery to the landscape or Squirtle’s Water Gun to hydrate plants."

The more you tend to said landscape, the more Pokémon will appear, the more homes you can build for them — and establish your own little glorious empire town of Pokémon neighbours. In the trailer, the game's world seems like a Minecraft land-shaping situation, one where you can add little Animal Crossing-style features like waterfalls, outdoor dining spaces, windmills, and more.

Credit: Screenshot: Nintendo / YouTube

Like other life sims, the game mimics real-time day and night times, and your energy is paramount, drained by activities and restored by napping.

Nintendo showed a trailer for the game as part of Nintendo Direct in September:

The game will be available in English, Japanese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.

Will Pokémon Pokopia be online? Credit: Nintendo

According to Nintendo, you'll be able to connect with other players online providing you pay for a Nintendo Switch Online membership. In its announcement, Nintendo said you'll be able to "invite Pokémon and even other players to visit and hang out with you."

When can I play Pokémon Pokopia and how much will it cost? Credit: Nintendo

Pokémon Pokopia will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5, 2026.

The game will cost $69.99 through Nintendo's website and preorders are now open. That's the same price as Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

There's been a bit of controversy around the release, as IGN reports, fans were caught off-guard with the game's announcement that Pokémon Pokopia will be the first Nintendo-published game offered on a Game-Key Card (which you'll need to download the game's full data) — despite Nintendo saying in May that it had "no plans to use Game-Key Cards for Nintendo-developed titles."

The publisher (and Ziff Davis-owned sister site of Mashable) noted that this game has been developed by Koei Tecmo, not Nintendo, and that it's only Nintendo's Japan site that is currently showing the game as a Game-Key Card release. So, we'll see what happens.

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The Daily Show weighs in on new Epstein emails sent about Trump

Mashable - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 11:10

No matter what Donald Trump does, the Epstein story refuses to go away. The latest development is a series of emails released by the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee from convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's estate. One of these emails — reportedly sent by Epstein to his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell — makes a reference to the president in relation to a victim. "I want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump," it reads, per CNN. "[Victim] spent hours at my house with him."

Daily Show host Josh Johnson reacted to the release on Wednesday night's show, breaking down all the email exchanges that mention Trump, before offering the following, damning conclusion: "All I know is that every detail that comes out makes him look more and more suspicious."

"I'm an American living in America," says Johnson in the clip above. "And no matter what party you're in, or who you voted for, it would be better for all of us, as a general matter, if we do not have a sexual predator as president."

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