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Hurdle hints and answers for December 2, 2025

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 11:30

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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A cove.

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INLET

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Wooden poles used for walking.

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STILT

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Japanese comics.

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MANGA

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Typically worn while playing golf or tennis.

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VISOR

Final Hurdle hint

A backyard barrier.

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FENCE

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The Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is over $800 off after Cyber Monday

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 11:20

SAVE OVER $800: The Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) curved gaming monitor is still on sale at Amazon after Cyber Monday. Save $850 off its list price of $2,299.99.

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Cyber Monday may be officially over now, but thankfully there are still a few deals lingering around. For those who have had a gaming monitor on their holiday season wishlist, we have good news: the massive Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) curved gaming monitor is still on sale at Amazon after Cyber Monday, though it may not be for long.

As of Dec. 2, the Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) is down to $1,449.99 at Amazon, a 37% discount from its usual price of $2,299.99. This is even lower than the price we saw early on in Black Friday, which is even better news. Again, it may not stay discounted for long, so act fast to grab it at this price.

SEE ALSO: Last call on Cyber Monday 2025: Live updates from Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Walmart, and more

This display is quite the upgrade for a PC gaming setup. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) boasts a huge 57-inch display with a 1,000R curve that can help you to feel surrounded and immersed in the games you boot up. Those games will look amazing as well, thanks to the screen's Dual 4K resolution alongside a 240Hz refresh rate, snappy 1ms response time, and FreeSync Premium Pro, which keeps your games running smoothly without any lag or screen tearing.

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It's now or never to grab this excellent deal. Don't miss out on the Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) curved gaming monitor, down to $1,449.99 at Amazon.

If you're curious what other deals are still live, check out our overall breakdown of Cyber Monday deals to see if any more that have caught your eye are still available after the sale event.

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The Fitbit Versa 4 is still at its Cyber Monday price — save $80 for a limited time

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 11:14

SAVE $80: As of Dec. 2, the Fitbit Versa 4 is on sale for $119.95 at Amazon. That's a 40% saving on the list price.

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If I were to choose a Fitbit, I'd go for the Versa 4 every time. And as of Dec. 2, it is still at its Black Friday and Cyber Monday price, so if you need a new fitness tracker, look no further. Right now, this fitness tracker is down to $119.95, the lowest it has been priced all year.

This watch has built-in GPS, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, and over 40 exercise modes, including running, yoga, and swimming. For swimming, it has water resistance up to 50 meters, and if you forget to press "start" on any activity, this watch benefits from automatic exercise tracking.

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It also has great tools for lifestyle monitoring, like sleep tracking features including sleep stages, a Sleep Score, smart wake alarms, and a “do not disturb” mode. It also has features for monitoring things like stress levels, SpO2, menstrual health, and other health metrics. And it's a smartwatch, so it has support for on-wrist calls, texts, and notifications, and you can even customize the clock faces to show the stats and have the appearance that suits you. You can also set up Fitbit Pay, Amazon Alexa, and Google Wallet.

The battery life is solid too, promising to last up to six days, so you won't need to recharge daily. With the watch you'll also get a six-month free Fitbit Premium trial. This gives you access to Fitbit workouts and additional, more in-depth health stats.

Get this Fitbit deal from Amazon after Cyber Monday.

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Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on December 2

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 11:14

We're just a few days away from the full moon, so it's looking nice and bright in the sky, with plenty to see when you look up. Keep reading to find out exactly what's happening on the moon's surface tonight.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Tuesday, Dec. 2, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. This means 91% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

It's day 12 of the lunar cycle now, and without any visual aids you should be able to see the Mares Crisium and Fecunditatis. You'll also be able to spot the Copernicus Crater. With binoculars, the Endymion, Alphonsus and Posidonius Craters come into view. And finally, with a telescope, you can catch a glimpse of the Apollo 15 and 16 landing spots, and the Rima Hyginus.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on Dec. 4, which will be the last of three consecutive supermoons. The last full moon was on Nov. 5.

What are moon phases?

NASA explains that the lunar cycle (which is about 29.5 days long) is made up of the Moon’s phases, which describe how the Moon looks from Earth as it travels around us. We view the same side of the Moon at all times, but the sunlight hitting its surface shifts as it moves through its orbit. That changing illumination is what makes the Moon appear full, half-lit, or not visible at all. The cycle includes eight distinct phases:

New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

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The best Cyber Monday deal on the 15-inch MacBook Air M4 is going — act fast to save $250

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 11:11

SAVE $250: The 15-inch 2025 Apple MacBook Air M4 is still on sale for $1,349 at Amazon after Cyber Monday. That's a $250 discount off the list price.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are no longer reserved for just two individual days. In recent years, these sales can stretch out the whole month of November, and sometimes even into December.

Many of Amazon's deals have now returned to their normal prices, but if you look hard enough, you might find the occasional product still on sale. For those looking for a new laptop, you'll be pleased to discover that the 15-inch 2025 Apple MacBook Air M4 is still reduced to $1,349, a $250 discount off its list price. Many configurations have climbed back up in price, so act fast to save.

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We rated this MacBook as the best laptop for most people in our best laptops of 2025 guide. It's a prime option for both work and study, thanks to its Apple Intelligence features for writing and productivity. For creative work, it has a Liquid Retina display that shows sharp text and detailed images, and if you join a lot of work calls you'll benefit from the 12MP camera, three mics, and six speakers with Spatial Audio. The camera also benefits from Center Stage, a feature that keeps you, as you might imagine, center stage of all your calls.

Connectivity includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe charging, a headphone jack, WiFi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3, and it can also run up to two external displays, if you prefer a larger work setup.

Get this MacBook deal at Amazon now (whilst you can).

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This Cyber Monday Roku Streaming Stick deal is still live — act fast to save over $10

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 11:00

SAVE $14.99: As of Dec. 2, the Roku Streaming Stick HD is on sale for $15 at Amazon. That's a 50% saving on the list price.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, but if you look hard enough, you might find some lingering deals.

The best deal on the Roku Streaming Stick HD is still hanging around, and it has never been cheaper. As of Dec. 2, this streaming device is still on sale for $15. That's a 50% discount, and a saving of $14.99. This was an already an impressive Cyber Monday deal, but even more so now that we have it for at least an extra day.

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Streaming sticks are handy devices and an affordable way to upgrade your TV. They allow you to get easy access to streaming services, apps, and web search all from your TV. And with this model, you'll get all this with the Roku operating system, meaning all your shows and apps are available on the home page, nice and easy.

You can also enjoy over 500 free channels, voice controlled search, and a remote that will control both the device and your TV. And the best part? It's so simple to set up. Just plug the streaming stick into your TVs HDMI port, plug it into a power source, and you're all set.

Pick up this Roku streaming stick deal from Amazon after Cyber Monday.

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Apple was a role model, until it wasnt

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 11:00

Apple shaped how entire generations think about technology. For many of us, its products symbolized creativity and progress. The company taught us to “Think Different” and to believe technology could make life better. But today, Apple’s actions tell a different story — when ethics collide with revenue, Apple folds.

In 2014, Tim Cook came out as gay and positioned it as a moral stand. Apple wrapped itself in Pride flags, marketed inclusion, and sold us the idea that it stood for something bigger than profit. The company seemed to embrace the fact that Apple is the first Fortune 500 company with an openly gay CEO. Tim Cook even authored a piece in Bloomberg Business stating that he is, "proud to be gay."

Fast forward to now, when Apple quietly removed two of the largest gay dating apps in China, Blued and Finka, at Beijing’s request. No statement. No defense of queer communities. Just silent compliance. 

This isn’t an isolated decision. It’s a pattern.

When ethics collide with revenue

Apple’s support of marginalized communities seems to collapse under pressure. Take child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In 2021, Apple admitted that verified images and videos of children being sexually abused were stored on iCloud. Because they knew it was a problem, they developed a privacy-protected, vetted-by-independent-experts detection system to stop it. They proudly announced their plan in August 2021 and then 30 days later paused the roll out.

Apple commissioned their own cryptography experts to confirm the system safeguarded privacy. Independent reviewers like David Forsyth and Benny Pinkas agreed: No innocent user data would be exposed. Yet Apple abandoned the plan after backlash over privacy concerns, retreating to arguments it had previously dismantled.

Apple's pivot to services like iCloud has made subscriptions a core revenue driver, generating nearly $100 billion annually with gross margins around 75 percent. Despite this profitability, Apple has still not implemented a meaningful solution to stop the spread of known CSAM, leaving iCloud as one of the few major cloud platforms that does not proactively detect known CSAM. This failure has sparked lawsuits from thousands of survivors who argue Apple's decision enables predators to pay for storage of abuse imagery, effectively monetizing their trauma. By contrast, companies like Google deploy industry-standard safeguards, combining hash-matching against NCMEC databases and AI to detect and report CSAM at scale. Apple's refusal to implement similar measures underscores a gap: While profiting from cloud services, it has not ensured those services are free from exploitation.

This isn’t just complacency. It’s negligence.

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It’s easy to do the right thing when it sells. Pride campaigns drive revenue, but only when the White House is lit up rainbow or consumer trends value ethics. But standing up for queer communities in China when the government is challenging you to stand on the side of oppression? That’s harder. Tackling child abuse on your own platform? That’s riskier. Apple will remove LGBTQ+ apps to appease Beijing without putting up a fight, but won’t take decisive action against child predators. 

Apple doesn’t "Think Different" anymore. It thinks profit. And until we demand better, it will keep choosing power over people.

What needs to change

Apple has the resources and expertise to lead on both fronts — protecting vulnerable communities and safeguarding children online. It could implement proven, privacy-conscious CSAM detection tools developed by experts at Thorn, NCMEC, and Johns Hopkins’ MOORE Center. It could take a public stand against censorship that erases LGBTQ+ lives. Instead, it has chosen silence and inaction.

Regulators, investors, and consumers must hold Apple accountable. Tech companies should not be allowed to monetize harm while hiding behind branding campaigns. Ethics cannot be optional in the digital age.

This article reflects the opinions of the writers.

Lennon Torres is a Public Voices Fellow on Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse with The OpEd Project. She is an LGBTQ+ advocate who grew up in the public eye, gaining national recognition as a young dancer on television shows. With a deep passion for storytelling, advocacy, and politics, Lennon now works to center the lived experience of herself and others as she crafts her professional career in online child safety at Heat Initiative. The opinions reflected in this piece are those of Lennon Torres as an individual and not of the entities she is part of. Lennon’s substack: https://substack.com/@lennontorres

Sarah Gardner is Founder and CEO of the Heat Initiative. With more than 13 years of technical and policy expertise in online child safety, she is an internationally recognized voice in advocating for the rights of children and survivors of child sexual abuse. Heat Initiative is an organization of technology experts, parents, survivors and advocates who believe strongly that tech companies like Apple and Meta need to remove CSAM from their platforms and implement policies that will keep children safe online.

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Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show trailer teases full concert recording

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 09:03

Disney+ has released the trailer for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show, a full recording of the last concert in the singer's record-smashing global tour.

Filmed in Vancouver, B.C. last December, the recorded concert will include all the songs on Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department. These weren't included in earlier shows on the Eras Tour, but were added after the album's release in 2024. As such, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show will no doubt be a boon to any Swifties who could only attend the tour's earlier dates.

In addition to the recording, Disney+ will also release six-episode docuseries The End of an Era, which will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the Eras Tour's development. The series will feature cameos by other artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, and Florence Welch, as well as Swift's family, friends, and fiancé Travis Kelce. Premiering on the same day as Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show, The End of an Era will release two episodes per week.

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show arrives Dec. 12 on Disney+.

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Netflixs Culinary Class Wars Season 2 trailer teases return of former contestants

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 08:56

Netflix has released the official trailer for Culinary Class Wars Season 2, teasing a fresh new cohort of chefs who'll duke it out in the South Korean cooking competition series. Well, mostly new.

Culinary Class Wars' first season saw 100 chefs divided into two groups to compete against each other. The White Spoon group was composed of highly lauded chefs, while the Black Spoon group consisted of cafeteria workers, pub owners, and others in such professions. 

Season 2 seems poised to follow a similar format, with White Spoon contestants including MasterChef Korea judge Song Hoon, Michelin-starred chefs Lee Jun and Son Jong-won, and Korea's first master of temple cuisine Venerable Sunjae.

Even so, Culinary Class Wars' second season won't be without twists. The new trailer teases new rules that have yet to be revealed, as well as the return of two masked contestants to fight for a second chance.

Culinary Class Wars Season 2 arrives Dec. 16 on Netflix.

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This $279 Wi-Fi 7 router is the ultimate home network upgrade

How-To Geek - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 06:00

Choosing the right Wi-Fi 7 router can be tough. There are so many models out there, and which ecosystem is the right one to buy into? Earlier this year, I switched my entire network over to UniFi and I haven’t regretted it for a moment.

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Charge up your new Apple products with the Anker MagGo 3-in-1 charger on sale for Cyber Monday

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 04:18

Save $37.80: The Anker MagGo UFO 3-in-1 charger is on sale at Amazon for $57.19, which is $37.80 less than its regular price.

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With Cyber Monday here, some of you may have gotten some new tech, including Apple products. The Anker MagGo UFO 3-in-1 charger houses all of the chargers you need to power your Apple products. It’s MagSafe, so it works for charging your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods.

The 15W fast charging makes iPhones charge up to 20 percent in as little as 15 minutes and Apple Watches to 30 percent in about 22 minutes. This way, they’ll be sufficiently charged if you need to be somewhere in a hurry. Also, the charger is compact and portable, making it ideal for traveling.

So don’t miss out on securing this MagGo UFO 3-in-1 charger on sale for $57.19, as its usual asking price is $94.99. Be sure to check out our other Cyber Monday Apple deals, too.

Check out more chargers on sale at Amazon for Cyber Monday.

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NYT Pips hints, answers for December 2, 2025

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 04:00

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

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

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

How to play Pips

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for November 8, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Dec. 2 Pips

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 2-1, placed horizontally.

Less Than (6): Everything in this space must be less than 6. The answer is 2-1, placed horizontally; 3-4, placed vertically.

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 6-6, placed vertically; 1-6, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Dec. 2 Pips

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

Number (0): Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed horizontally; 5-0, placed vertically.

Less Than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 3-4, placed vertically.

Number (17): Everything in this space must add to 17. The answer is 5-1, placed vertically; 6-6, placed horizontally.

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

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Dec. 2 Pips

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

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 3-0, placed horizontally; 3-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 3-4, placed horizontally; 4-0, placed vertically; 4-2, placed horizontally.

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

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically.

Greater Than (1): Everything in this space must be greater than 1. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (10): Everything in this space must be greater than 10. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally; 5-1, placed vertically.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically; 5-1, placed vertically.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally; 0-2, placed horizontally; 2-2, placed horizontally; 2-6, placed vertically.

Less Than (6): Everything in this space must be less than 6. The answer is 1-6, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this purple space must add to 12. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically; 1-6, placed vertically.

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 2, 2025

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 04:00

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easy if you know your Joes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Yellow: Found in Tennessee

  • Green: NFL division

  • Blue: Franchise-saving pick

  • Purple: Joe

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

  • Yellow: Teams in Tennessee

  • Green: AFC South Teams

  • Blue: NBA Draft No. 1 Picks

  • Purple:" ____Joe" Nicknames

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

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

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #435 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?
  • Teams in Tennessee - COMMODORES, GRIZZLIES, PREDATORS, VOLUNTEERS

  • AFC South Teams - HOUSTON, INDIANAPOLIS, JACKSONVILLE, TENNESSEE

  • NBA Draft No. 1 Picks - BANCHERO, ODEN, TOWNS, WALL

  • " ____Joe" Nicknames - BROADWAY, MEAN, SHOELESS, SMOKIN'

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

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

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

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Last call on Cyber Monday 2025: Live updates from Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Walmart, and more

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 03:31

Once upon a time, Americans lined up in droves outside Walmarts and Targets, still full from Thanksgiving dinner, so they could be first in the door at midnight. Thankfully, these frenzied Black Friday free-for-alls are a relic of a bygone era. Now, you can order all of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals online — though not for much longer.

We're fast approaching the final hours of Cyber Monday, and soon Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target's holiday sales will be over (you've got until Dec. 3 to shop at the Home Depot, however). And because there are thousands of deals, we know it can be tricky to know where to start shopping. So, Mashable is once again working around the clock to bring you live updates on all of the latest sales, standout deals, price drops, and inventory updates. We've spied record discounts on flagship noise-cancelling Sony headphones, Apple MacBooks and AirPods, award-winning OLED TVs, Dyson vacuums, and the year's most popular tech gifts.

The best Cyber Monday deals at a glance: The best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $179.99 (save $169.01) Get Deal Best Earuds Deal Apple AirPods 4 $69.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Apple AirTag $17.97 (save $11.03) Get Deal Best TV Under $1,000 Samsung 55-inch The Frame LS03F 4K QLED Smart TV $897.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best TV Under $500 Hisense 65-inch E6 Cinema Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV $359.99 (save $190) Get Deal Best Amazon Device Deal Amazon Kindle $79.99 (save $30) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Santa’s Delivery Truck Building Set $13.99 (save $6) Get Deal Best Beauty Deal Dyson Supersonic with five attachments $379.99 (save $140) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Amazon Fire TV Stick HD $17.99 (save $17) Get Deal Best Smartwatch Deal Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 $249.99 (save $100) Get Deal

Check out the top Cyber Monday deals still live and in stock, and keep scrolling for the latest Cyber Monday news from the Mashable shopping team. Be warned: Most Cyber Monday sales end promptly at midnight on Dec. 1.

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25 Cyber Monday deals better than Black Friday, including Samsungs The Frame, MacBooks, and more

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 03:29

The Mashable shopping team generally considers Black Friday to be a better shopping day than Cyber Monday, but only by a hair. While most holiday deals that pop up on Black Friday tend to linger through Cyber Monday, the selection is best early on, and only in rare cases do discounts improve over the course of the weekend. When it does happen, we want to make sure our readers are clued in.

SEE ALSO: Expert-picked early Cyber Monday deals: We found record prices on AirPods, Kindles, Lego, and PS5 consoles

So far, my colleagues and I have stumbled upon 25 Black Friday deals at Amazon and Best Buy that have gotten better now that both retailers are in Cyber Monday mode. Most of the price discrepancies are pretty significant, too. In the biggest instance, Samsung's 55-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV is a whopping $100 cheaper on Amazon now compared to 48 hours ago. Meanwhile, it's $102 pricier at Best Buy and Samsung's website.

If you purchased one of these items at a higher price and want to get reimbursed for the difference, keep in mind that price protection policies vary from retailer to retailer. Best Buy will honor better deals on almost anything you've bought there since Oct. 31, but Amazon doesn't offer any sort of price adjustments. You'll need to return and rebuy previous Amazon purchases that are now cheaper. (My take: Most of the following deals are definitely worth the hassle.)

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 55-inch The Frame LS03F 4K QLED TV $787.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $512 $110 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Toshiba Toshiba 75-inch M550 Series QLED 4K Fire TV $389.99 at Best Buy
$779.99 Save $390 $10 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD), Midnight $738.04 at Amazon
$999 Save $260.96 $10.96 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $749.99 at Best Buy
$1,299.99 Save $550 $50 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Headphones $159.99 at Amazon
$349 Save $189.01 $39.01 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G4 FHD 240Hz Gaming Monitor $189.99 at Best Buy
$299.99 Save $110 $10 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi (88-Ounce, Black) $242.99 at SharkNinja
$349.99 Save $107 $27 cheaper than Black Friday with code CYBER. Also includes free travel tote ($50 value). Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark StainForce Handheld Spot & Stain Cleaner $127.49 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $72.50 $22.50 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Energizer Energizer AA Batteries (32 Count) $14.28 at Amazon
$23.98 Save $9.70 $1.71 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexStyle (Straight & Wavy Hair, Indigo Rush) $159.99 at Best Buy
$279.99 Save $120 $30 cheaper than Black Friday. Paid My Best Buy members earn $15 in bonus rewards. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 and 'Mario Kart World' bundle $449 at Walmart
$499 Save $50 $50 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox Xbox Series X (1TB) with wireless Xbox controller $649.99 at Best Buy
Now includes $100 Best Buy gift card with purchase. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP Omen Max 16 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $2,474.99 at Best Buy
$3,159.99 Save $685 $40 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 77-inch B5 Series OLED AI 4K TV $1,299.99 at Best Buy
$2,999.99 Save $1,700.00 $200 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Flip 7 $109.95 at Amazon
$149.95 Save $40.00 Same price, but now comes with interchangeable accessories. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose SoundLink Max $279 at Amazon
$399 Save $120 $20 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $599 at Best Buy
$799 Save $200 $50 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) $349 at Best Buy
$499 Save $150 $50 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS) $329 at Best Buy
$399 Save $70 $10 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $135 at Woot
$249 Save $114 $4 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Magnifica $339.95 at Amazon
$599.95 Save $260.00 $60 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Rivelia $1,019.99 at Amazon
$1,499.95 Save $479.96 $179.96 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $499 at Walmart
$599 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: SharkNinja Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer $143.99 at SharkNinja
$179.99 Save $36 Use code CYBER. Comes with a free spatula and Crispi container ($48 value). Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Instant Pot Instant Pot Pizza and Toaster Oven $85 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $84.99   Get Deal
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Last call: You can still secure 1 year of HBO Max for $2.99/month before Cyber Monday ends

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 03:12

SAVE $96: The HBO Max Cyber Monday deal is still around for a few final hours, and we'd highly recommend taking advantage. New and returning subscribers can get a year of HBO Max with ads for just $2.99 per month ($35.88 total for the entire year), down from the usual price of $10.99 per month.

Opens in a new window Credit: HBO HBO Max Basic with ads $2.99/month for 12 months (save $8/month) Get Deal

There was no shortage of impressive streaming service promos this Black Friday season, with most of the good deals sticking around through Cyber Monday. But as the best streaming deals start to taper off as Monday comes to a close, we'd be remiss to not recommend the very best Cyber Monday streaming deal while it's still kicking.

Through Dec. 1, new and returning subscribers can sign up for 12 months of HBO Max for just $2.99 per month, securing an entire year of HBO Max with ads for $35.88. It's certainly a breath of fresh air amid relentless announcements about streaming services raising their prices this year. If you don't grab this deal by the end of the day, an HBO Max subscription with ads will run you $10.99/month (a price hike that just happened in October), charging you $96 more for the year.

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Not only is this one of the steepest discounts of all streaming services deals this year — it's also better than what HBO offered in both 2023 and 2024. HBO has historically only offered this $2.99 deal for the first six months, so they've fully doubled the savings window here. Even though this deal only applies to the tier with ads, we're willing to put those on mute for access to hit shows like The White Lotus, The Pitt, The Chair Company, and Task, plus A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms when it debuts on Jan. 18.

More last-chance Cyber Monday deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $9.99
$39.99 Save $30 Save an extra $10 ($30 total) with code SELECT4K Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple TV+ $35.94
$77.94 Save $42 $5.99/month for six months through Prime Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Disney Hulu and Disney+ bundle $59.88
$155.88 Save $96 $4.99/month for 12 months Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Spotify Spotify Premium $0
$47.96 Save $47.96 New users get four months for free Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM5K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $449.99 at Best Buy
$899.99 Save $450   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Walmart Get free Peacock or Paramount+ with Walmart+ $49
$98 Save $49 Save 50% on an annual membership Get Deal

Still scrambling for more savings? See all of the best deals still live at Amazon's Cyber Monday sale and save up to 70% on popular gifts, gadgets, and more goodies.

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We love the Bose SoundLink Plus speaker, and now its $90 off for Cyber Monday

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 03:10

Save $90: The Bose SoundLink Plus portable Bluetooth speaker is on sale at Amazon for $179, which is $90 less than its regular price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose SoundLink Plus Bluetooth speaker $179 at Amazon
$269 Save $90   Get Deal

Cyber Monday is here, and there are just a few hours left to score deals. You’re bound to go to a few holiday parties over the next few weeks, so why not bring some music to them? The Bose SoundLink Plus has a big sound for its small size, making it loud with bumping bass. Its compact structure also makes it the perfect speaker to travel with, whether you’re going to the beach or heading to a friend’s house. The new yellow colorway is also stunning in person.

The speaker is rated IP67, meaning that it’s waterproof, so you won’t have to worry about it getting damaged by liquids. With a 20-hour battery life, it’ll keep the party going. You can also connect multiple SoundLink speakers to amplify the sound or balance between them, giving you more options on how to play your music.

Don’t hesitate to jump on this deal! You can grab it for $179.99, which is 33% less than its typical price of $269.99. Be sure to also check out our other Cyber Monday speaker deals, too.

Still looking for more deals? See the biggest discounts at Amazon’s epic Cyber Monday sale and save up to 70% on popular gifts, gadgets, and more goodies.

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Expert-picked Cyber Monday deals: This is your last chance to save on AirPods, Kindles, Legos, and PS5 consoles

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 03:07

Cyber Monday is here, and there are stacks of Cyber Monday deals now live across major retailers.

As professional deal hunters, we're here to help you find the lowest prices that are still around on Monday night from all of the Cyber Monday sales, from $1,000-plus discounts on mega Samsung OLED TVs to 55% markdowns on Amazon devices. Not only do we know exactly where to find the biggest discounts, but we've also been tracking sale prices across the internet all month long to provide helpful intel about which deals actually rock. So, let us guide you to the lowest-ever prices on AirPods, Apple Watches, Kindles, Legos, Ninja appliances, and QLED TVs.

We're also actively seeking out deals better than the ones we saw on Black Friday — and yes, we've found several.

Best Cyber Monday deals at a glance: Best Apple Deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $738.04 (Save $260.96 at Amazon) Get Deal Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $179 (save $170 at Amazon) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl $279.99 (save $70) Get Deal Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle $79.99 (save $30 at Amazon) Get Deal Best TV Deal Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV $547.99 (save $300 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Streaming Deal 1 year of HBO Max $2.99/month (save $8/month - save $96 total) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $329 (save $70) Get Deal Best Content Creator Deal DJI Mic Mini system $79.99 (save $90 at Best Buy) Get Deal Best Vacuum Deal Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $148 (save $151.99 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Icons Pac-Man Arcade 10323 $188.99 (save $81) Get Deal

Keep checking in through the rest of Dec. 1 as we update this guide hourly with the best Cyber Monday deals still live from Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and beyond. No items are immune to selling out or reverting to a less-exciting discount (Star Wars Lego sets, the Echo Pop, and a few Ninja appliances could tell you that), so don't hesitate to make a purchase if you stumble across a steal — we're really in the final hour here. Happy hunting!

Best Cyber Monday Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $1,149 at Amazon
$1,399 Save $250   See It at Amazon Why we like it

Read our full review of the M4 MacBook Air.

The 13-inch MacBook Air is down to a brand new record-low price of $738.04 for Cyber Monday this year, beating out its Black Friday pricing by just over $10. This is our favorite laptop for students thanks to its speedy M4 silicon and slim, portable design. We weren't counting on this laptop dropping lower than its former $749 price, so if you've been waiting to grab the best possible deal on a MacBook Air, this is most likely going to be it. This model is currently listed as out of stock at Amazon, but you're still able to snag this epic deal. Hopefully, Amazon will be able to ship these out soon.

More Cyber Monday Apple dealsBest Cyber Monday headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $159.99 at Amazon
$349 Save $189.01 Down an extra $20 🔥 Get Deal Why we like it

Amazon's Cyber Monday sale has seen a notable price drop on Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones, the flagship cans from one of the best names in audio tech. The black pair is currently sitting at $159.99 while the other colors run a bit higher at $179 or $199, but it's only a matter of time before this pair's price matches the rest.

Hurry to make sure you secure this stellar deal on the Mashable-tested and approved Bose headphones, which offer some of the best sound and ANC in the mid-range category.

More Cyber Monday headphones and earbuds dealsBest Cyber Monday tablet and Kindle deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle $79.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $30 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Why we like it

What's not to like about a $79.99 Kindle? Currently 27% off at Amazon, this Mashable-tested e-reader is at its all-time low price. We're big fans of Kindles, and the base Kindle is a good choice for holiday gift giving. It has ample storage and a slim, lightweight design.

More Cyber Monday deals on tablets and KindlesBest Cyber Monday TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV $547.99 at Amazon
$847.99 Save $300 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Why we like it

Now that the 65-inch TCL QM6K TV has sold out at both Amazon and Best Buy, our next-favorite affordable mini LED TV deal is unanimous.

"If you're not sure what size TV to get, we consider 65 inches to be the sweet spot for most folks. While the Hisense U6 Mini LED QLED TV falls into the budget-friendly category, its specs don't scream 'budget' at all. It features a Mini LED backlight system, which means it uses smaller LEDs to deliver a brighter and more detailed picture. Plus, it packs a 144Hz native refresh rate, WiFi 6 connectivity, support for HDR in Dolby Vision, the Fire TV OS, and on-board Alexa. Our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) called it 'easily the brightest and most colorful budget-friendly TV we've tested.'" — Christina Buff, Mashable Contributor

Top Cyber Monday deals on The FrameMore Cyber Monday TV dealsMore Cyber Monday deals on art TVsCyber Monday deals on streaming sticksBest Cyber Monday kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi (88 ounce) $269.99 at Amazon
$369.99 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

The Ninja Slushi is a blast in any season — frozen margs in any flavor you want when it's hot, apple cider slush or gingerbread frappé when it's chilly. (Mashable Senior Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart loves her Slushi, and so do all of her friends.) A year after the first Slushi came out, Ninja released two larger capacity versions in a few fun colors. The 88-ounce model on sale for $229.99 at Amazon can make a slightly bigger batch than the original 72-ounce model, which is on sale for $249.99 at Walmart. $20 more for extra beverages and a chic green build? Sold. (If you want the purple one, it's $269.99 at Target.)

SharkNinja also showed up to the Cyber Monday party by offering really excellent free extras. Buying the Ninja Slushi directly from Ninja for $269.99 will give you a free travel tote worth $50.

More Cyber Monday kitchen dealsBest Cyber Monday smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $329 at Amazon
$399 Save $70 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Why we like it

In our Apple Watch Series 11 review, we noted that it's largely the same as the previous-gen Series 10, but with one notable improvement: The battery life is much better. With the newest model, you're far more likely to get a full day's charge, as we did in our testing. And with watchOS 26 and Liquid Glass, the Apple Watch looks better than ever.

More smartwatch and fitness tracker dealsBest Cyber Monday home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Brooklinen Brooklinen's Cyber Monday Sale Score 25% off on Brooklinen bedding and bath linens. Shop Now Why we like it

The best Cyber Monday deal for the home is at Brooklinen. Right now, the brand is offering 25% off across its products. You can find Brooklinen's Super-Plush Turkish cotton bath towel bundle for just $107, saving you 30% off. All prices are as marked, so no discount code is needed. And if you're wondering if the famous Super-Plush towels and robes are as soft and fluffy as they appear, we can verify first-hand that they are.

More Cyber Monday home dealsBest Cyber Monday Windows laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $869.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $530   Get Deal Why we like it

"Microsoft's current flagship laptop is a well-rounded machine with a virtually unrivaled 23-hour battery life, speedy everyday performance, amazing build quality, and an elegant, lightweight design. The 13.8-inch model with a Snapdragon X Elite CPU is my favorite Windows laptop for most people, and the silver model with my ideal daily driver setup (16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage) is down to an all-time low of $869.99 for Cyber Monday 2025." — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

More Windows laptop dealsBest Cyber Monday streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: HBO Max 1 year of HBO Max for $2.99/month $35.88
$131.88 Save $96 Works for new and returning subscribers Get Deal Why we like it

"Through Dec. 1, new and returning subscribers can get 12 months of HBO Max Basic with ads for only $2.99 per month. That's just $35.88 total for the year. Since the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service just raised the cost of its Basic with ads plan in October from $9.99 to $10.99 per month, this Black Friday deal ends up saving you $96 or 73% total across 12 months.

"The past two years, HBO Max offered just six months of streaming for $2.99 per month. So not only did it double the length of the discount in 2025, but with the price hike, you'll actually be saving even more." — Christina Buff, Mashable contributor

More Cyber Monday streaming dealsBest Cyber Monday beauty and grooming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Oral-B Oral-B Genius X Limited Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush $69.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $130 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal More Cyber Monday beauty dealsMore Cyber Monday grooming dealsBest Cyber Monday power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station $349 at Amazon
$449 Save $100 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Why we like it

Some of the best Cyber Monday deals are in the power station category, where you'll find discounts of 56% or more. And for so many reasons, this Anker Solix power station is our top pick for holiday shoppers. In our review, Mashable contributor Lauren Allain wrote that the "Anker Solix C1000 portable power station nails performance, design, and versatility," awarding it a Mashable Choice Award. And now that it's at a record-low price at Amazon, it's never been easier to recommend.

More Cyber Monday deals on portable power stationsBest Cyber Monday outdoor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Coleman Coleman Skydome Camping Tent (4 person) $91.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $58.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Whether you're shopping for outdoor deals to replenish your own gear or get a gift for the outdoorsman in your life, the best deal we've spotted is on the Coleman Skydome tent. This four-person tent is weatherproof, designed to block out wind and rain, and keep you dry. It's down to $91.99 for Cyber Monday, saving you $58 for 39% off its list price of $149.99.

More Cyber Monday outdoor dealsCyber Monday outdoor tech dealsMore Cyber Monday deals from Amazon

It's no surprise that some of the best Cyber Monday deals of 2025 come from Amazon. The Everything store is hosting record sales on Amazon devices like Kindles and Fire TVs, but also some of our favorite products from brands like DJI, Ninja, Yeti, and Samsung. Amazon is also a great place to stock up on Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, and deals under $25.

One of our favorite Amazon deals of the moment is this record discount on the viral Bird Buddy smart bird feeder.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bird Buddy Bird Buddy Pro Smart Solar Bird Feeder $189 at Amazon
$299 Save $110   Get Deal Best Cyber Monday Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Pac-Man Arcade 10323 $188.99 at Amazon
$269.99 Save $81 Full price and backordered at Lego's website Get Deal Why we like it

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

Honorable mention Lego Deal

As a hidden gem this Cyber Monday, Amazon is offering up to 60% off Legoland tickets with purchase of one of three Lego sets. All three eligible Lego sets are at least 30% off so this is a deal on top of a deal that could save you a ton of money on a future Legoland visit.

More Cyber Monday Lego dealsBest Cyber Monday gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Console $648.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $151 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Why we like it

We've seen a lot of interest in PS5 Cyber Monday deals this year, and over at Amazon, you can find the mighty PlayStation 5 Pro among the deals. With a souped-up CPU and a massive onboard storage of 2TB, snagging this deal is nothing short of a power play. At $648.99, this is its best-ever price at Amazon.

More Cyber Monday gaming console dealsCyber Monday AR and VR dealsMore Cyber Monday video game dealsCyber Monday gaming laptop dealsCyber Monday gaming monitor dealsMore Cyber Monday Best Buy deals

Best Buy has supplemented its Cyber Monday deals with a one-day-only flash sale on Apple devices. These Best Buy doorbuster deals include $200 off the MacBook Air 13-inch and $150 off the AirPods Max headphones. Not only that, but you'll earn $5 in bonus rewards for every $50 you spend on them if you're a paid My Best Buy member (up to $25 total). You can also check out the full Best Buy Cyber Weekend ad scan for more inspo.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple - 11-inch iPad Air (M3) $449 at Best Buy
$599 Save $150   Get Deal One-day only Apple doorbusters at Best Buy:Other Cyber Monday deals at Best Buy:Best Cyber Monday creator-approved deals Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 4K Camera Drone Combo $309 at Amazon
$389 Save $80   Get Deal Why we like it

As you may have heard, DJI is facing a potential ban on its drones in the United States by the end of the year. A DJI company spokesperson told Mashable they expect customers will be able to keep flying their drones, but no one else will be able to buy them, possibly as soon as Dec. 23. That could make this your last chance to buy a DJI drone. This bundle has everything beginners need to get started, and this mini 4K camera drone can take your content to a new level — literally.

Please note this product is sold via a third-party seller on Amazon. We don't normally recommend deals like this, but this is the only way for U.S. shoppers to buy DJI drones right now.

More creator-approved Cyber Monday deals

Still looking for more deals? See the biggest discounts at Amazon’s epic Cyber Monday sale and save up to 70% on popular gifts, gadgets, and more goodies.

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If you buy one more thing on Cyber Monday, buy your parents the Aura digital picture frame while its $40 off

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

SAVE $40: The Aura Carver 10-inch Digital Picture Frame is on sale at Amazon during Cyber Monday for $139, down from the list price of $179. That's a 22% discount.

Opens in a new window Credit: Aura Aura Carver 10-inch Digital Picture Frame $139 at Amazon
$179 Save $40   Get Deal

Finding the perfect gift for parents can feel pretty impossible. Does anyone really need another pair of slippers or an extra mug that absolutely will not fit into the cupboard? We didn't think so. But photos always make for a wonderful gift, and these days, we have the joy of digital photo frames. Lucky for last-minute Cyber Monday shoppers, one of the best is still on sale.

As of Dec. 1, the Aura Carver 10-inch Digital Picture Frame is on sale at Amazon during Cyber Monday for only $139, marked down from the usual price of $179. That's a 22% discount that takes $40 off the price.

The Aura Carver's 10-inch HD display is one of the best gifts for moms and dads alike, helping them to enjoy photos of family and friends. It sits in landscape mode and can display a single photo or two photos side-by-side for up to 30 seconds. There's also a built-in speaker for video messages. Aura allows for unlimited cloud storage of photos and videos, so there's no limit to uploads. But keep in mind the Aura needs WiFi access to operate.

SEE ALSO: 15+ fun stocking stuffer ideas on sale for Cyber Monday: Self-care, card games, more

One of the best parts about the Aura digital frame is that people can upload photos and videos from anywhere. That means this gift to a parent can be a fun way to keep them updated throughout the year. The Aura app's scanner is also perfect for adding printed family photos onto the Carver frame.

Another highly giftable feature of the Aura Carver frame is that you can set it up without even opening the box. From the Aura app, you'll be able to pre-load photos, videos, and messages either with the QR code on the frame's box or with the help of the Aura app.

Before this deal disappears when Cyber Monday ends, snag a memorable gift for parents with the Aura Carver Digital Photo Frame. It's on sale during the final hours of Cyber Monday at Amazon for $139.

Still looking for more deals? See the biggest discounts at Amazon’s epic Cyber Monday sale and save up to 70% on popular gifts, gadgets, and more goodies.

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Last-chance: Apple TV+ is over 50% off for Cyber Monday for a few more hours

Mashable - Tue, 12/02/2025 - 02:37

SAVE $42: Through Cyber Monday, new and returning subscribers can sign up for Apple TV+ for only $5.99 per month for the first six months, down from the normal price of $12.99 per month. That works out to an overall savings of $42 from the 54% discount. Sign up either through Apple TV+ directly or as a Prime Video add-on.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple TV+ on Prime Video $5.99/month for 6 months (save $7 monthly) Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple TV+ $5.99/month for 6 months (save $7 monthly) Get Deal

Black Friday and Cyber Monday streaming deals are always popular, but since virtually every streamer raised its prices in 2025, they're especially welcome this year. And one of the most popular streaming offers is about to end. For a few more hours, you can save over half off the cost of an Apple TV+ subscription.

So, if you've realized that Apple is putting out some of the best shows, you'll want in on this deal.

Through Dec. 1, both new and returning subscribers can cash in on getting Apple TV+ for just $5.99 per month instead of the normal $12.99, for the first six months. In total, that'll save $42. Sign up either with Apple TV+ or as an add-on to Prime Video if you're already an Amazon Prime member.

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Apple TV+ has given us some of the best shows and movies in recent years, like Severance, Murderbot, Ted Lasso, and now Pluribus. If you haven't yet dove into the Apple TV+ content library, consider your winter entertainment sorted. Slow Horses has five seasons, after all.

Keep in mind this deal only extends to the first six months, so you'll want to set a reminder in your phone to cancel before time is up, or be prepared to pay the $12.99 per month. Before this deal vanishes, secure yourself six months of solid entertainment with Apple TV+ for just $5.99 per month.

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