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The best early Black Friday TV deals in 2025: Our favorite 65-inch QLED is under $900

Mashable - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 16:59
The best early Black Friday TV deals at a glance: BEST 50-inch TV deal Hisense 50-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV $199.99 (save $130) Get Deal Best 55-inch TV deal Amazon 55-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV $694.99 (save $125) Get Deal Best 65-inch TV deal TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $899.99 (save $1,600) Get Deal Best 75-inch TV deal TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $698 (save $301.99) Get Deal Best giant TV deal Hisense 100-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV $1,299.99 (save $700) Get Deal Best art TV deal Samsung 65-inch The Frame Pro Mini LED QLED 4K TV $1597.99 (save $500) Get Deal

It's officially the best time of year to buy a TV. And you don't even have to wake up at 2 a.m., ready to throw fists in a Walmart or Best Buy. While Black Friday proper — which falls on Nov. 28 in 2025 — will likely produce even more unmatched deals, there's plenty of impressive price drops already worth grabbing early. Whether you're looking to upgrade to a larger screen or swap your LED model for a QLED model, this is the time.

As Mashable's TV expert Leah Stodart noted last year, QLED TVs have officially gone from swanky to accessible. That means it's easier than ever for the average household to make the jump to a QLED 4K TV at a budget-friendly price — particularly during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And you will certainly notice the difference in quality.

Now that Amazon and Best Buy have officially kicked off their Black Friday sales, we're seeing several 2025 Hisense, TCL, Samsung, and Amazon Fire TV models already down to record-low prices, so feel free to shop ahead of the rush. TVs are one of the biggest purchases this time of year and they do tend to sell out. In other words, if you see a model with the specs you want at a price you like, grab it ASAP. Read on for a rundown of our top picks.

Psst: If you're not sure what to do with your old TV, you can recycle it at most Best Buy stores for free.

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

This deal really highlights why we love the Hisense TV brand so much: you can get a QLED 4K TV for under $200. The QD6 model is a well-rounded budget TV that utilizes the Fire TV platform and features built-in Alexa, as well as Dolby Vision HDR and DTS Virtual X audio for better picture quality and crisper sound. It won't wow you quite like a premium QLED would, but you'll still notice a difference from the quantum dots — particularly when watching in the daytime. This 50-inch model is great for smaller living rooms, bedrooms, and apartments and at $199.99, its beating its Prime Day price by nearly $40 at Best Buy. It's currently sold out at Amazon.

Best early Black Friday 65-inch TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $899.99 at Best Buy
$2,499.99 Save $1,600.00   Get Deal Why we like it

If you're not sure what size TV to get, we consider 65 inches to be the sweet spot for most folks. And our top pick for most people is TCL's QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV, thanks to its impressive brightness, stellar picture quality, contrast, shadow detail, and budget-conscious pricing. "While this intensity of brightness makes the QM8K a solid choice for watching TV in daylight, its more-precise-than-usual backlights keep details crisp in a dark room. The new anti-halo effect is an effective fix for some of the blooming its predecessor experienced," Mashable's Leah Stodart notes. It's typically a $2,500 TV, but this Black Friday deal at Best Buy has dropped the cost of the 65-inch model down below $900. Amazon has the same model listed for $2 less, but as it comes from a third-party seller, we're more inclined to go with Best Buy.

Best early Black Friday 75-inch+ TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $698 at Walmart
$999.99 Save $301.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Walmart's excellent deal on the TCL QM6K TV, which our friends at CNET (also owned by Ziff Davis) dubbed the "best TV under $1,000 in 2025," is currently unmatched at Amazon or Best Buy. It checks all the boxes you want in a new TV: impressive picture quality with vibrant colors, smooth streaming interface (via Google TV), a high refresh rate for gaming (144Hz), and a killer price tag. At $698, this Black Friday deal not only beats its Prime Day price by more than $50, but it marks a new record-low. It's not quite as impressive as its QM8K sibling, but the QM6K is "a stellar mini LED TV for the low-to-mid-tier price range," as our team pointed out in our roundup of the best TVs for 2025.

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Kodi's predecessor returns to modernize the original Xbox

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 16:38

XBMC has had its first major update since 2016 and has officially been released for the Original Xbox. This 4.0 update brings modern Kodi features and the Estuary interface to the classic 2001 console, which means development restarted on a piece of hardware that’s over two decades old.

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Its already playtime thanks to these early Black Friday deals on toys and games

Mashable - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 16:31
Best early Black Friday toy deals at a glance: Best Early Black Friday Lego Toy Deal Lego Creator 3-In-1 Rhino $41.99 (Save $18) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday Disney Toy Deal Toy Story Talking Woody $17.99 (Save $20.88) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday Toy Deal For Younger Kids Bluey Game Hide and Seek Electronic Figure $9.99 (Save $5) Get Deal

There’s never a better time to stock up on toys and games than Black Friday. It’s the event that kicks off the holiday season, which means anyone buying gifts for kids — or for grown ups who are young at heart — is about to spend a bomb on toys. So why not take advantage of Black Friday, the biggest sale event of the whole calendar year? And while the big day itself is still a week away, there are already stacks of early Black Friday deals live at Amazon and other retailers.

SEE ALSO: The 17 best Advent calendars to buy in November. Take advantage of early Black Friday sales.

If you need some help with toy and game gift ideas, or perhaps you just need a steer to find the best value items in the early Black Friday deals, here’s a rundown of the best toys and games that are already available at discounted prices. There’s something for everyone and all ages here: Lego, action figures, board games, dolls, classic toys, preschool learning, and more.

Best early Black Friday Lego toy deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Creator 3-In-1 Rhino $41.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $18   Get Deal Why we like it

Lego reigns as the absolute king of all toy brands, with categories and themes for everyone, whether your kids into Star Wars, dinosaurs, or constructing their own cities literally brick-by-brick. But we absolutely love the Creator 3-in-1 series, which offers young builders three awesome models in one box. This set, for instance, can be made into a rhino, a hippo, or a walrus. The upshot is triple the fun, and triple the amount of time your kids will spend occupied by creative, constructive play.

Best early Black Friday Disney toy deal Opens in a new window Credit: Mattel Toy Story Talking Woody $17.99 at Amazon
$38.87 Save $20.88   Get Deal Why we like it

Thirty years since Toy Story first hit movie theatres, Woody, Buzz, and the gang are still going strong — they’re perennial kids’ favorites and must-have IRL toys. And kids will be going crazy for them all over next year with the release of Toy Story 5. This classic talking 12-inch Woody doll — with more than 30 pull-string sounds and phrases (“There’s a snake in my boot!”) — is also one of the very best toy bargains available in the early Black Friday sale thanks to a massive 54% off the list price. See below for more Toy Story characters at discounted prices.

Best early Black Friday toy deal for younger kids Opens in a new window Credit: Moose Games Bluey Game Hide and Seek Electronic Figure $9.99 at Amazon
$14.99 Save $5   Get Deal Why we like it

Few recent shows have caught the imagination of preschoolers and kindergarten age kids quite like the wholesome, big-hearted Bluey. And this electronic figure is an ideal gift for young Bluey fans. Hide the figure and Bluey giggles to help guide little ones towards her. Bluey also plays music in dance mode when the kids eventually find her, and she doubles up as a regular doll figure. She’s designed to encourage activity and movement — great after a Bluey binge-watch!

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$30k Japanese SUV leads sales against luxury competitors

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 16:30

Luxury SUVs are stealing the spotlight in the U.S., slowly taking over from sedans as the go-to ride for drivers who want a bit more flair. The 2025 luxury car market is a rollercoaster, with some brands tanking while others are hitting record-breaking sales.

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The 30+ best early Black Friday Apple deals: Stunning best-ever prices on AirPods and MacBooks

Mashable - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 16:23
The best early Black Friday Apple deals at a glance: Best AirTag deal Apple AirTag $17.97 (save $11.03) Get Deal Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods 4 with ANC $109.99 (save $69.01) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) $249 (save $250) Get Deal Best iPad deal Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $299 (save $50) Get Deal Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749.99 (save $249.01) Get Deal

Black Friday is easily the best time to buy Apple products, and with just about one week to go until the shopping holiday, the deals are already pretty good. You can thank Amazon for that: It's dropped the price of the entry-level AirPods 4 and M4 MacBook Airs to new all-time lows, and taken $50 off the price of most iPads — even the new M5 iPad Pros.

Other retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target aren't price-matching a ton of Amazon's deals on current-gen Apple devices just yet, but they're picking up the slack when it comes to older models. Best Buy is the only place where some M4 iPad Pros are $100 off, for example, and Walmart has an exclusive discount on last year's Apple Watch Series 10 with cellular connectivity. (It's a whopping 40% off.)

SEE ALSO: Amazon just dropped all the details about its Black Friday sale

As per usual, don't expect the Apple Store itself to offer any crazy-good Black Friday deals. If anything, it'll just run one of its free gift card promos.

We've scoured all of the major players' websites and rounded up the best early Black Friday Apple deals below. We'll continue to update it as we get deeper into the holiday season, so keep checking back.

Best early Black Friday AirTag deal Apple AirTag $17.97 at Amazon
$29 Save $11.03   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

Apple's coin-sized Bluetooth tracker is the perfect sub-$50 stocking stuffer for iPhone owners. It's currently $5 away from its lowest price on record.

More AirTags deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag (4-pack) $64.98 at Amazon
$99 Save $34.02   Get Deal Best early Black Friday AirPods deal Apple AirPods 4 with ANC $99.99 at Amazon
$179 Save $79.01   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

Amazon's Black Friday sale officially kicked off on Nov. 20, and it brought major savings on AirPods. In fact, the deals are kind of wild. Apple AirPods 4 with ANC are now $109.99, which is actually lower than the non-ANC AirPods 4. That saves you $69.01 off its $179 list price, for 39% off. It's the best deal on AirPods we've spotted right now, but there are markdowns on nearly every pair.

More AirPods deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple AirPods Pro 3 $219.99 at Amazon
$249 Save $29.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $139 at Walmart
$249 Save $110   Get Deal Apple AirPods 4 $79.99 at Amazon
$129 Save $49.01   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Apple.com Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) $479.99 at Amazon
$549 Save $69.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple EarPods (USB-C) $16.99 at Amazon
$19 Save $2.01   Get Deal Best early Black Friday Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + Cellular, 42mm) $249 at Walmart
$499 Save $250   Get Deal Why we like it

Apple's previous-gen flagship wearable has a thin, lightweight design and supports the latest watchOS features like Sleep Score. The model with cellular connectivity is now the same price as the WiFi-only version at Walmart.

More Apple Watch deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple Watch Ultra 2 $599 at Amazon
$799 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $349.99 at Amazon
$399 Save $49.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) $449.99 at Amazon
$499 Save $49.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm) $279 at Walmart
$429 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 40mm) $159.99 at Amazon
$249 Save $89.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Appl Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS + cellular, 40mm) $162.97 at Amazon
$299 Save $136.03   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE, 3rd Gen (GPS, 40mm) $199.99 at Amazon
$249 Save $49.01   Get Deal Best early Black Friday iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $279 at Amazon
$349 Save $70   Get Deal Why we like it

The 11th-gen iPad has a 10.9-inch display, 12MP cameras, and enough power for everyday tasks. Our reviewer called it "a real steal" at its usual sticker price of $349, but you'll pay just $279.99 right now. (That's $0.99 away from its lowest price ever.)

More iPad deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14 Bionic, WiFi, 256GB) $349 at Amazon
$449 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) $649 at Amazon
$799 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $949 at Amazon
$999 Save $50   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $1,240 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $59   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) $899 at Best Buy
$999 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) $1,399 at Best Buy
$1,499 Save $100   Get Deal Best early Black Friday MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 at Amazon
$999 Save $250   Get Deal Why we like it

Fast and portable, the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air is our favorite MacBook for students. The base model is only $750 on Amazon as of early November — a new record low — and I seriously doubt it'll get any cheaper on Black Friday proper. That's a bargain.

More MacBook deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $599 at Walmart
$649 Save $50   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $649 at Best Buy
$799 Save $150   Get Deal Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $949 at Amazon
$1,199 Save $250   Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,444 at Amazon
$1,599 Save $155   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,749 at Amazon
$1,999 Save $250   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,859 at Amazon
$3,199 Save $340   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $2,189 at Amazon
$2,499 Save $310   Get Deal Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $479 at Amazon
$599 Save $120   Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Mac mini (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,199 at Amazon
$1,399 Save $200   Get Deal Mac deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iMac (M4 with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $1,149
$1,299 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iMac (M4 with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $1,349 at Amazon
$1,499 Save $150   Get Deal Even more Apple deals Opens in a new window Credit: Apple $100 Apple gift card Target Circle members get a $10 Target gift card with $100 Apple gift card purchase Get Deal
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3 homelab projects to try this weekend (November 21 - 23)

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 16:21

Are you looking for the next rabbit hole to fall down in your homelab? I’m always looking for something new to do with one of my servers or Raspberry Pi’s, so here are three projects to try out this weekend, including gaming, graphs, and git.

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5 Ryobi tools you can't get from DeWalt

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 16:15

When it comes to power tools, most major brands manufacture a wide range of options. And while all your favorites, from Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ryobi, Makita, and others, produce the usual essential tools, each brand also makes a few unique items catering to specific professions or tasks.

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Genesis GV60 Magma: The Korean luxury SUV set to turn heads in America

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 15:58

Hyundai’s massive portfolio just got a whole lot hotter—literally. Introducing Magma, Genesis' new performance sub-brand, starting with the all-electric 2027 GV60 Magma SUV that’s built to make a statement.

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This Black Friday Mac Mini deal will rescue us from Windows 11

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 15:54

If you've ever wanted a Mac, or just a new computer in general, you can't wait on this M4 Mac Mini deal.

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Please stop putting desktop hard drives in your NAS

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 15:30

Are you ready to buy your first NAS? Before you click purchase, there’s one major thing you need to think of first—do you have the right hard drives for a NAS? Not all hard drives are created equal, and you need to make sure your NAS has storage that’s up to the task.

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Windows 11 is about to get a lot more confusing

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 15:27

Windows is all-in on Copilot, Microsoft's AI assistant. And for some stuff, it's pretty good. For other things, though, it's just unnecessary fluff that in some cases turns out to be more confusing than useful. This is exactly what's happening to the File Explorer, which is getting a... second Copilot icon?

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How to watch Rockets vs. Nuggets online for free

Mashable - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 15:25

TL;DR: Live stream Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets in the NBA Cup for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

We know not everyone is convinced by the NBA Cup, but are we really complaining about more big games between the best sides? I don't know about you, but I'm excited to see the Rockets face off against the Nuggets for top spot in their group.

If you want to watch Rockets vs. Nuggets in the NBA Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Rockets vs. Nuggets?

Rockets vs. Nuggets in the NBA Cup starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 21. This game takes place at the Toyota Center.

How to watch Rockets vs. Nuggets for free

Rockets vs. Nuggets in the NBA Cup is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

This free live stream is geo-restricted to the UK and U.S., but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK or U.S., meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

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

  2. Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

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

  5. Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Learn More

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA Cup before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

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

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the NBA Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers online for free

Mashable - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 15:21

TL;DR: Live stream Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers in the NBA Cup for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The NBA Cup is still hanging in the balance, with progression from the group stage up for grabs. Cleveland Cavaliers take on the struggling Indiana Pacers in the next NBA Cup fixture. Can the Pacers turn the tide on their troubling recent form?

If you want to watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers in the NBA Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Cavaliers vs. Pacers?

Cavaliers vs. Pacers in the NBA Cup starts at 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 21. This game takes place at the Rocket Arena.

How to watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers for free

Cavaliers vs. Pacers in the NBA Cup is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

This free live stream is geo-restricted to the UK and U.S., but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK or U.S., meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

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

  2. Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

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

  5. Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Learn More

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA Cup before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

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

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the NBA Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

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I use a free, open-source Linux photo manager that actually shines on Windows

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 15:00

If you’ve ever tried to organize a giant photo library on Windows, you know how quickly things get messy. You wind up trying basic viewers, clunky catalog tools, and a handful of apps that either push you toward the cloud or try to lock your photos behind a subscription. At some point, you start wondering if there’s anything out there that can actually handle decades of pictures without feeling slow or limited.

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3 useful Linux apps to try this weekend (November 21 - 23)

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 14:30

Do you want more ways to put your Linux PC to good use? Or alternative ways to do something you've already been doing? There's a lot of good, free software for Linux if you know where to look.

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Which Critical Role campaign is funniest? The cast weighs in.

Mashable - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 14:27

With hundreds of episodes, four main campaigns, and two animated series under their belts — not to mention spin-offs, live shows, and one shots — the cast of Critical Role have created thousands of hours' worth of TTRPG storytelling. But what are their highlights from all these hours? And do their favorite moments match up with yours?

SEE ALSO: 'The Mighty Nein' review: Critical Role hits new highs with their darkest series yet

To find out, and to celebrate the release of their new series, The Mighty Nein, the Critical Role team stopped by Mashable's Say More for a trip down memory lane. In an interview with Mashable Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards, cast members Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Matthew Mercer, Liam O'Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, and Travis Willingham assigned superlatives to their campaigns. Which campaign is the funniest? Which had the best fights? And which was the most emotionally traumatizing?

Each question spurred debate, as great fights, ridiculous jokes, and devastating character beats are all part of the Critical Role experience. For funniest campaign, for example, the cast was torn between Campaigns 2 and 3.

As the cast discusses, Campaign 2, which focused on the Mighty Nein, brought the chaos of Jester Lavorre (Bailey), along with the hilariously prickly dynamic between Nott the Brave (Riegel) and Fjord Stone (Willingham). But Campaign 3, which focused on Bells Hells, brought more hilarity in the form of Laudna (Ray), Chetney Pock O'Pea (Willingham), and Fearne Calloway (Johnson).

Willingham put it best when it came to answering the question, asking, "Where were we at our dumbest?"

For more campaign superlatives, including the cast's favorite in-campaign romance and Matthew Mercer sound effect, check out the full Say More interview on YouTube.

The Mighty Nein is now streaming on Prime Video, with new episodes every Wednesday.

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Seth Meyers spends 5 minutes unpacking Trumps lengthy Epstein rant on Truth Social

Mashable - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 14:25

"Look at how long this is! Is there no character limit on Truth Social? I haven't seen something that long and incoherent since my mom accidentally had voice to text on while she had a conversation with our neighbor Linda."

This is Seth Meyers reacting to Trump's extremely long post on Truth Social about Jeffrey Epstein, with the president suggesting he was the driving force for the files to be released and writing that Epstein "was deeply associated with many well-known Democrat figures" (a line of argument Jon Stewart responded to earlier in the week).

"I also like when Trump starts using big words like 'respectively' — that's how you know he's spinning out," says Meyers. "If things get any worse his next post is going to say, 'Heretofore I have toiled many fortnights in quiet obscurity to secure the release of these most precious documents and make known henceforth that I was not friends with, and thus never visited, Jeff and the Island, respectively.'"

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The 32GB Kindle Scribe is the same price as the 16GB model over Black Friday — upgrade for free

Mashable - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 14:15

SAVE $140: The 32GB Kindle Scribe is on sale for $279.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the same price at the 16GB Kindle Scribe and the best-ever price for this model.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Scribe (32GB) $279.99 at Amazon
$419.99 Save $140   Get Deal

Even the very best Black Friday deals require some careful consideration. Just because something is heavily discounted doesn't mean you should automatically buy.

But every now and then, an offer drops that just makes sense. In the Amazon Black Friday sale, the 32GB Kindle Scribe is on sale for $279.99. That's $140 off and it's lowest-ever price. But that's not all, because for some reason the 32GB Kindle Scribe is now the same price as the 16GB version. We don't know if this is a mistake, but why wouldn't you take the free upgrade?

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The Kindle Scribe comes with a Premium Pen for all your note-taking needs. You can access PDFs, documents, and books on the Kindle Scribe, plus its thin dimensions and lightweight build makes this device a travel-friendly option for work and play.

On Mashable's list of the best Kindles, the 2024 Kindle Scribe takes the top spot as the best model for taking notes. If you're always jotting things down as you read, the Kindle Scribe is the e-reader for you.

Score the best-ever price on the Kindle Scribe in the Amazon Black Friday sale.

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So many new MacBook deals are live over Black Friday, but the $749 M4 MacBook Air is still my favorite

Mashable - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 13:52

SAVE $250: The MacBook Air M4 is on sale for $749 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's $250 off and the lowest-ever price for this model.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 at Amazon
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There are already a ridiculous number of live Black Friday MacBook deals, which is great news for anyone with one of these machines on their wishlist. The problem is finding the deal that actually represents the best value for money. This is where we can help, because it's complicated.

The MacBook Air M4 is on sale for $749 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's $250 off and the lowest-ever price for this model.

Amazing deal, right? Correct, but this "Black Friday deal" was actually sitting at this price before Amazon's sale officially kicked off. That's sneaky from Amazon, but something we see all the time. So does this mean you should swerve this offer? Actually, no. There are a lot of great MacBook deals out there right now for you to consider, but $749 for our top pick for the best MacBooks is still an incredible price, even if it isn't strictly a "Black Friday deal."

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The M4 MacBook Air is slim, lightweight, and doesn't run loud. It's backed by the speedy M4 processor that can handle multitasking, graphic design, demanding work tasks, and much more. The battery life is strong so you can take it on the go without a worry, and the 12MP Center Stage camera, three-mic setup, and a six-speaker system with Spatial Audio ensures you look your best on video calls.

Getting all of this for under $750 still blows our minds. Save $250 on the M4 MacBook Air this Black Friday.

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The Apple Mac Mini is only $479 at Amazon — save over $100 this Black Friday

Mashable - Fri, 11/21/2025 - 13:34

SAVE $120: The 2024 Apple Mac Mini is on sale for just $479 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's $120 off its list price.

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There are so many deals to consider over Black Friday, but Apple deals deserve their moment in the spotlight. There's no other brand that gets the people going like Apple, and the good news is that Black Friday has already delivered record lows on MacBooks, AirPods, iPads, and much more.

The Apple Mac mini is not down to its lowest-ever price, but it's really close. And the latest deal beats October Prime Day, so if you've been waiting for the right moment to invest in this small but mighty device, your moment has come. The 2024 Apple Mac Mini is on sale for just $479 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's $120 off its list price.

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The Mac mini packs 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, with the speedy M4 chip. It's also built for Apple Intelligence, plus has two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, three Thunderbolt 4 ports, and an HDMI and Ethernet port on the back. At just five by five inches, the Mac mini can find a place to live in just about any setup. Even yours.

Score $120 off the Apple Mac mini in the Amazon Black Friday sale.

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