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The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is under $100 at Amazon — save over $50

Mashable - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 17:29

TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale for $97.95 on Amazon. That's over $50 off for a limited time.

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The collectible card game market is wild right now. We're seeing unprecedented interest in all things Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. So what do we do with all that interest? We scour the marketplace for the best deals to save you cash on your collectibles.

The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box is on sale for $97.95 on Amazon. That's over $50 off for a limited time. It's not the all-time lowest price, but it's close. And it's about half what it was going for just a few months ago.

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This heavily discounted set contains 24 Jumpstart Boosters, each containing 20 Avatar: The Last Airbender-themed cards. With instant deckbuilding and fun theme combos, Jumpstart Boosters are perfect for a quick game or as an introduction for friends and family. This could be just what you need ahead of the holidays.

Save over $50 on the Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box at Amazon.

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Upgrade to the Samsung Odyssey G8 QD-OLED gaming monitor while its at its best price ever

Mashable - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 17:21

SAVE $400: As of Dec. 8, the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G8 QD-OLED 4K gaming monitor is on sale for just $899.99 (reg. $1,299.99). That's a savings of 31% and a new best price ever.

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'Tis the season for staying inside and racking up hours of gaming. So, you'll want to make sure that screen you're staring at is a good one. If your current gaming monitor is looking a bit dull, you can upgrade to a top-notch Samsung model today and save over 30%.

As of Dec. 8, the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G8 QD-OLED 4K gaming monitor is on sale for only $899.99 instead of $1,299.99. That's a savings of 31% and a new best price ever. It even beats its Cyber Monday price by about $50.

Sleek and slim at just under two inches deep, Samsung's 32-inch G81SF QD-OLED 4K monitor checks all the essential boxes. Vibrant colors and deep blacks? Check, thanks to VESA DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400. Bright enough to see detailed scenes when it gets dark at 4 p.m.? Check, thanks to its QD-OLED panel and glare-free technology. Quick enough to handle fast-paced games? A 240Hz refresh rate paired with a 0.03ms response time will treat you just fine. While there are now higher refresh rates out there, as our friends at PCMag noted, most people don't notice a huge difference beyond the 240Hz mark. It also features support for both AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync.

If you prefer peak performance during your long gaming sessions, an upgrade could be in order. And there's never been a better time to grab the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G81SF monitor.

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The surprisingly bulletproof Japanese V8 enthusiasts still swear by

How-To Geek - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 17:15

When buying a car, reliability is usually near the top of the list. Even the fanciest sports car or luxury ride can lose its appeal fast if it’s spending more time in the shop than on the road.

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Gift yourself the 45-inch LG Ultragear curved gaming monitor while its almost half off at Amazon

Mashable - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 17:06

SAVE $803: Amazon has the 45-inch LG Ultragear curved gaming monitor on sale for $896.99, down from the list price of $1,699.99. That's a 47% discount.

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A good gaming monitor can make all the difference, and that's espeically true of curved gaming monitors. The problem is they tend to get pricy as the size and specs get more impressive. That's why today's deal on an LG model is especially noteworthy.

As of Dec. 8, the 45-inch LG Ultragear curved gaming monitor is on sale for $896.99 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $1,699.99. That works out to a savings of $803 from a 47% discount.

Is there any better time to upgrade a gaming monitor than as we head into winter? We didn't think so. Now that it's dark and much cooler than just a few months ago, we've gone back to gaming in the evenings. It's the perfect time to play titles that got missed over the summer. Playing on a 45-inch curved gaming monitor will upgrade this experience immensely.

SEE ALSO: Discord Checkpoint is like Spotify Wrapped for your gaming habits. Here's how to see yours.

The LG Ultragear comes with a 240Hz refresh rate, an OLED display, and a 0.03 millisecond response time. The steep 800R curve on the 45-inch monitor means gaming will be more lifelike than every before.

LG went with a flicker-free display for this model with advanced anti-glare technology. Not to bring up real life, but these features will be useful if you'll be working from home on the monitor.

While it's sitting at an impressive price of under $900, upgrade to the 45-inch LG Ultragear curved gaming monitor. Ordering now means it'll arrive before time off for Christmas and New Year, should you happen to have gaming plans over the holiday.

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IntelliJ IDEA 2025.3 arrives with more free features, full Java 25 support

How-To Geek - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 17:05

JetBrains has released IntelliJ IDEA 2025.3, the first version of the new unified IDE for Java development. It's combining the Community Edition and Ultimate builds into one package and adding a few new features on top, including full support for Java 25.

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Starbucks bear cup fans may have another shot at the viral Bearista Cup

Mashable - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 17:01

Even if you’re not a coffee drinker, you’re probably well aware of (or at least remotely familiar with) Starbucks’ Bearista Cold Cup. It’s an adorable 20-ounce glass tumbler shaped like a bear wearing a Starbucks beanie. And it sold out within literal minutes of its initial release.

The day it launched (Nov. 6), everyone on the internet came out from under their keyboards and ventured out IRL to get their hands on one. I went to six different Starbucks locations near my home in search of this bear. Don’t come for me. I am a Starbucks diehard, and this is one of the few pleasures I allow myself — along with the Starbucks for Life scam, but that’s a story for another time.

SEE ALSO: Starbucks' Bearista Cup has the internet in a full-blown frenzy

The only problem? Starbucks didn’t stock enough units to meet the overwhelming demand. Stores everywhere were telling customers that they’d sold out or never even received the merch in the first place. There was also a nasty rumor going around that employees were allegedly buying them up before store hours, but I honestly don’t think that’s the case. The Starbucks baristas I spoke to all said they didn’t receive any of the cups.

The Bearista Cup hit Stanley-cup-crazy levels, with people waiting outside Starbucks locations very early in the morning in hopes of getting their hands on this now-viral, limited-edition collectible. (Even people on eBay were reselling them for outrageous prices, like $600 a cup.)

Now, Starbucks is hinting that there may be another chance to get the Bearista Cold Cup TODAY. On Dec. 7 (like, 18 hours ago), Starbucks posted a cryptic Instagram video with the caption: “Your chance is in the Starbucks app. Tomorrow, 12/8.”

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There have been zero official public details since this post, and believe me, I’ve been checking. I’ve opened and closed my app so many times, I’m surprised my phone hasn’t glitched out yet. I’m almost certain the company is going to make the bear a part of its Starbucks for Life Merrython; Newsweek published an article this morning that confirms 17,000 Bearista cups will be available through the "Starbucks Rewards instant-win promotion."

However, I noticed that the game, which was supposed to start today at 4 a.m. PT, isn't working for a huge number of users (myself included). The app and the website are glitching, freezing, and failing to load the game. Of course, everyone on Reddit is already pissed. The error message I received says: "Whoops! Something went wrong on our end." And as of 10:30 a.m. EST, the Starbucks for Life website reads: "Sorry! The site is currently down for maintenance."

I’m assuming this is going to be like a Taylor Swift x Ticketmaster fiasco, but much worse.

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Stop buying expensive NAS units: A used PC is better and cheaper

How-To Geek - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 17:01

Buying a used PC or repurposing your old computer is one of the most inexpensive ways to get a network-attached storage device (NAS). While specialized NAS units exist, they will cost you hundreds of dollars more than just picking up a cheap PC or using one you already own.

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The 13-inch M4 iPad Pro is now cheaper than Black Friday

Mashable - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 17:00

SAVE $599: As of Dec. 8, the Apple M4 iPad Pro with 1TB of storage and both WiFi and cellular connectivity is down to just $1,499.97 at Amazon. That's nearly 30% off its list price of $2,099 and its best price on record.

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The M4 iPad Pro may no longer be Apple's shiniest new tablet on the market, but in the era of iterative upgrades, that's hardly a deal breaker. If you're looking for an upgraded iPad — with extra storage and cellular connectivity — without the upgraded price tag, your best bet is to snag the M4 while it's on sale.

As of Dec. 8, the 13-inch Apple iPad Pro with the M4 chip, 1TB of storage, and both WiFi and cellular connectivity is down to just $1,499.97 at Amazon. That's nearly $600 off its list price and its lowest price to date according to our favorite price-tracking tool. Yes, it's even cheaper than it was on Black Friday. And for what it's worth, the newer M5 iPad Pro with the same specs is currently full price at $2,099.

When Mashable's reviewer Kim Gedeon tested the M4 iPad Pro last year, she said it "blew us away with its power efficiency, striking display, and breakneck performance." The battery life, in particular, is pretty wild. While it's rated for a 10-hour runtime, Gedeon found it to last six more hours than expected. It's pretty rare for Apple to undersell its tech, so we were extremely impressed.

To be transparent, the iPad Pro is more than most people need. It's great, however, for professional artists, creatives, and Apple mega-fans. If you plan to use it for streaming Netflix and browsing Pinterest, you can save a whole lot more money by opting for the iPad Air instead.

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The Segway Cube 1000 portable power station is under $330 at Amazon for a limited time only

Mashable - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 16:37

SAVE $670: The Segway Cube 1000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $329.99, down from the normal price of $999.99. That's a 66% discount and a record-low price.

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Like the classic holiday tune says, the weather outside is frightful. Over in the Pacific Northwest, we're dealing with non-stop weather warnings about wind, flooding, and landslides, and we haven't even officially made it into winter yet. If you're dreading the next storm that takes power out, consider the convenience of a portable power station while this model in on a major sale.

As of Dec. 8, the Segway Cube 1000 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $329.99, marked down from the normal list price of $999.99 at Segway. That's a whopping 66% discount that shaves $670 off the usual price. It's also a record-low price at Amazon.

The wonderful world of portable power stations is getting crowded these days. We have major names like Jackery, Anker, EcoFlow, Bluetti, and DJI, but Segway is deserving of a place up there, too. That becomes even more apparent with this epic deal which gives you 1024Wh from a long-lasting LiFePO4 battery.

In real-life terms, that'll recharge a smartphone almost 90 times or keep a USB light on for 200 hours. You can turn the coffee machine on for nearly an hour with the Segway Cube 1000 or recharge your laptop 16 times. It can also keep the refrigerator cooling for almost six hours. All of those elements will be incredibly useful during the next power outage.

SEE ALSO: Grab the Anker Solix F2000 portable power station for 58% off

Not only will the Segway Cube 1000 be great during storms, it's the perfect model to take camping because it's designed with a waterproof shell. It also comes with an impressive five-year warranty. The port selection is nice on this model with two 100W USB-C options, four USB-A, and three AC ports.

Before the next winter deluge and wind storm rolls in, get the Segway Cube 1000 to gain reassurance you can make coffee in the morning, check if the kids' school has power, send emails, and make coffee. This model is on sale at Amazon for $329.99 but keep in mind it's a lightning deal which means it could sell out quickly.

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The Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum-mop combo is back down to its Black Friday price

Mashable - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 16:22

SAVE 38%: As of Dec. 8, you can get the Roborock Saros 10R for $999.99, down from $1,599.99, at Amazon. That's a 38% discount and $600 in savings.

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I can’t believe I’m writing this, but we’re still seeing Black Friday prices across multiple categories. So, if you’re on the hunt for a premium robot vacuum, now’s the time to whip out your wallet because we’re not sure just how long Amazon’s going to gift us with these discounts.

SEE ALSO: I tested 25 robot vacuum and mop combos and found 6 that actually scrub

Right now, you can score the Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum-mop combo for just $999.99, down from $1,599.99. That’s a $600 price cut, and just $100 more than this model’s record-low price.

Leah Stodart, our Senior Shopping Reporter and vacuum expert, says this vacuum is an absolute beast for two key reasons: First, it delivers 22,000 Pa of HyperForce suction. That’s nearly double the power of most competitors, so pet hair literally doesn’t stand a chance. (Stodart lives with shedding cats and says the cleaning consistency on dry debris and kitty litter is "incredible.")

Second, it’s smart enough to clean the corners of your walls, too. Its FlexiArm Riser Side Brush and Mop automatically extend to reach edges and 90-degree corners. (A “normal” robot vacuum could never.) Plus, the self-cleaning dock handles all the maintenance — it washes the dual-spinning mops with hot water and dries them with hot air, so you can mop your floors every day without worrying about bacterial buildup or unpleasant odors from dirty mop pads.

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6 Windows Networking Commands to Fix Any Connection Issue

How-To Geek - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 16:15

If you don't know how to deal with them, network issues are one of those things that can get extremely annoying. The worst part? You don't even know what's causing it. Over the years, I've been using these Windows network commands to troubleshoot most issues with ease.

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Golden Globes nominations 2026: One Battle After Another and Sentimental Value lead the pack

Mashable - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 16:02

The nominations for 2026 Golden Globes have arrived, and One Battle After Another is poised to win big.

SEE ALSO: Critics Choice Awards nominations 2026: 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' take a commanding lead

Paul Thomas Anderson's ambitious epic picked up nine nominations, the most of any film this year. Following close behind with eight is Joachim Trier's Sentimental Value. Other major contenders include Ryan Coogler's Sinners (seven nominations) and Chloé Zhao's Hamnet (six nominations).

On the TV side, The White Lotus earned the most nominations with six, while Adolescence nabbed five. Other top contenders include Only Murders in the Building and Severance, with four nominations apiece.

Check out the full list of Golden Globes nominations below. The awards ceremony will air live on CBS and on Paramount+ on Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. ET.

Best Motion Picture – Drama

Frankenstein
Hamnet
It Was Just an Accident
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

Blue Moon
Bugonia
Marty Supreme
No Other Choice
Nouvelle Vague
One Battle After Another

Best Motion Picture – Animated

Arco
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle
Elio
Kpop Demon Hunters
Little Amélie Or The Character Of Rain
Zootopia 2

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement

Avatar: Fire And Ash
F1
Kpop Demon Hunters
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Sinners
Weapons
Wicked: For Good
Zootopia 2

Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language

It Was Just An Accident – France
No Other Choice – South Korea
The Secret Agent – Brazil
Sentimental Value – Norway
Sirāt – Spain
The Voice of Hind Rajab – Tunisia

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama 

Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
Jennifer Lawrence — Die My Love
Renate Reinsve — Sentimental Value
Julia Roberts — After The Hunt
Tessa Thompson — Hedda
Eva Victor — Sorry, Baby

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

Joel Edgerton — Train Dreams
Oscar Isaac — Frankenstein
Dwayne Johnson — The Smashing Machine
Michael B. Jordan — Sinners
Wagner Moura — The Secret Agent
Jeremy Allen White — Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy 

Rose Byrne — If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Cynthia Erivo — Wicked: For Good
Kate Hudson — Song Sung Blue
Chase Infiniti — One Battle After Another
Amanda Seyfried — The Testament Of Ann Lee
Emma Stone — Bugonia

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy 

Timothée Chalamet — Marty Supreme
George Clooney — Jay Kelly
Leonardo Dicaprio — One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke — Blue Moon
Lee Byung-Hun — No Other Choice
Jesse Plemons — Bugonia

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture

Emily Blunt — The Smashing Machine
Elle Fanning — Sentimental Value
Ariana Grande — Wicked: For Good
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas — Sentimental Value
Amy Madigan — Weapons
Teyana Taylor — One Battle After Another

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture 

Benicio Del Toro — One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi — Frankenstein
Paul Mescal — Hamnet
Sean Penn — One Battle After Another
Adam Sandler — Jay Kelly
Stellan Skarsgård — Sentimental Value

Best Director – Motion Picture

Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
Ryan Coogler — Sinners
Guillermo Del Toro — Frankenstein
Jafar Panahi — It Was Just An Accident
Joachim Trier — Sentimental Value
Chloé Zhao — Hamnet

Best Screenplay – Motion Picture

Paul Thomas Anderson — One Battle After Another
Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie — Marty Supreme
Ryan Coogler — Sinners
Jafar Panahi — It Was Just an Accident
Eskil Vogt, Joachim Trier — Sentimental Value
Chloé Zhao, Maggie O’Farrell — Hamnet

Best Original Score – Motion Picture 

Alexandre Desplat — Frankenstein
Ludwig Göransson — Sinners
Jonny Greenwood — One Battle After Another
Kangding Ray — Sirāt
Max Richter — Hamnet
Hans Zimmer — F1

Best Original Song – Motion Picture

“Dream as One” — Avatar: Fire and Ash

“Golden” — Kpop Demon Hunters

“I Lied To You” — Sinners

“No Place Like Home” — Wicked: For Good

“The Girl in the Bubble” — Wicked: For Good

“Train Dreams” — Train Dreams

Best Television Series – Drama 

The Diplomat
The Pitt
Pluribus
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy

Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
The Studio

Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

Adolescence
All Her Fault
The Beast In Me
Black Mirror
Dying for Sex
The Girlfriend

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama 

Kathy Bates — Matlock
Britt Lower — Severance
Helen Mirren — Mobland
Bella Ramsey — The Last of Us
Keri Russell — The Diplomat
Rhea Seehorn — Pluribus

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama 

Sterling K. Brown — Paradise
Diego Luna — Andor
Gary Oldman — Slow Horses
Mark Ruffalo — Task
Adam Scott — Severance
Noah Wyle — The Pitt

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy 

Kristen Bell — Nobody Wants This
Ayo Edebiri — The Bear
Selena Gomez — Only Murders In the Building
Natasha Lyonne — Poker Face
Jenna Ortega — Wednesday
Jean Smart — Hacks

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy 

Adam Brody — Nobody Wants This
Steve Martin — Only Murders in the Building
Glen Powell — Chad Powers
Seth Rogen — The Studio
Martin Short — Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White — The Bear

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television 

Claire Danes — The Beast in Me
Rashida Jones — Black Mirror
Amanda Seyfried — Long Bright River
Sarah Snook — All Her Fault
Michelle Williams — Dying for Sex
Robin Wright — The Girlfriend

Best Performance by a Male Actorin a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television 

Jacob Elordi — The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Paul Giamatti — Black Mirror
Stephen Graham — Adolescence
Charlie Hunnam — Monster: The Ed Gein Story
Jude Law — Black Rabbit
Matthew Rhys — The Beast in Me

Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role on Television 

Carrie Coon — The White Lotus
Erin Doherty — Adolescence
Hannah Einbinder — Hacks
Catherine O’Hara — The Studio
Parker Posey — The White Lotus
Aimee Lou Wood — The White Lotus

Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television 

Owen Cooper — Adolescence
Billy Crudup — The Morning Show
Walton Goggins — The White Lotus
Jason Isaacs — The White Lotus
Tramell Tillman — Severance
Ashley Walters — Adolescence

Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television

Bill Maher — Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?
Brett Goldstein — Brett Goldstein: The Second Best Night of Your Life
Kevin Hart — Kevin Hart: Acting My Age
Kumail Nanjiani — Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts
Ricky Gervais — Ricky Gervais: Mortality
Sarah Silverman — Sarah Silverman: Postmortem

Best Podcast

Armchair Expert With Dax Shepard
Call Her Daddy
Good Hang With Amy Poehler
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Smartless
Up First

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The 8 touch gestures that make my Samsung Galaxy phone feel way faster

How-To Geek - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 16:00

As someone who replaced my PC with a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, I use my phone more than most—and gestures are a vital part of how I make it all work. Here are some of the gestures that make using a Samsung phone feel faster, many of which are so easy to overlook, you might never discover them at all.

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I switched to a self-hosted Clockify alternative after the recent Clockify outage

How-To Geek - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 15:30

Regardless of the online platform you use to track time for your personal or team projects, you can’t deny that you’re not in control of that platform. If Clockify or Toggl go down tomorrow because of a glitch or scheduled maintenance, you can’t access them or your data until they come back online. That’s why the most reliable and private platform is always the one you can host yourself and have total control over. Let me show you how you can do exactly that.

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Your Blink camera alerts are getting a big upgrade

How-To Geek - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 15:30

Blink, the Amazon-owned company known for its affordable smart home security cameras, just announced a big upgrade to its camera software. Do you ever wish your cameras were a bit more descriptive with alerts and notifications? If so, you'll be happy to hear about these new features.

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Hinge launches AI feature so you stop starting the conversation with hey

Mashable - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 14:00

In its latest report, Hinge found that singles are using AI to date — and they're getting in on the trend. Earlier this year, the dating app introduced AI-driven prompt feedback to help users write better profiles.

Now, Hinge is launching Convo Starters, another AI feature that seeks to help daters break the ice.

SEE ALSO: How to refresh your Hinge account

Convo Starters, which offers daters personalized tips for starting a conversation based on a potential match's prompt responses and photos, will appear when a user sends a like to someone else.

Daters will see three unique tips, each encouraging them to ask questions, share ideas, or express their opinions. The Convo Starters are optional, and users can also enable or disable the feature in their settings. Users will also write a message in their own voice.

Credit: Hinge

"We've heard from daters that not knowing what to say can hold them back from sending a comment at all," Hinge's president and CMO, Jackie Jantos, stated in a press release shared with Mashable. "With Convo Starters, we're easing that pressure. By offering gentle guidance grounded in someone's profile, we're helping daters start thoughtful, genuine conversations that show real interest — and bring them one step closer to a great first date."

Given that Hinge also recently found that Gen Z daters have more trouble initiating a deep conversation than millennials, this new feature tracks.

The AI-powered feature is available in the U.S. today. In addition to using generative AI, Convo Starters also utilizes insights from Hinge's research team and behavioral scientists, as stated in the press release.

Hinge pointed out that both Convo Starters and Prompt Feedback don't provide copy-and-paste responses for singles, as part of the app's AI principles of transparency, authenticity, and equity.

Hinge isn't the only app baking AI into its app. Before it rebranded to Bumble BFF, Bumble for Friends launched a similar feature to Convo Starters — AI icebreakers — back in 2023. And Tinder is testing an AI matching feature called Chemistry, set to launch next year.

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Gift yourself this MacBook Pro for just $400

Mashable - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 13:20

TL;DR: A MacBook Pro can be yours for only $399.97 (reg. $1,580) now through Jan. 11.

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Hoping to find a powerful laptop under the tree this year? This amazing deal on a MacBook Pro lets you be your own Santa this year — dropping the price from $1,580 to just $399.97 while supplies last.

Just in time for the holiday season, a feature-packed MacBook Pro can be yours for a fraction of the usual price. This model in particular combines performance and portability. It weighs just 3.1 pounds while offering all the power of a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor with a 2GHz base speed to keep up with your multitasking.

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Like to keep your important files within reach? This MacBook Pro offers 512GB of SSD so that you can store things locally with plenty of space. A 13.3-inch Retina display delivers stunning visuals no matter what you’re up to, with Apple’s True Tone Technology that adjusts screen color for improved visibility and reduced eye strain.

Type comfortably with the Magic Keyboard, and enjoy easy access to shortcuts to streamline your workflow with the Apple Touch Bar on top. When you need to connect, this device has four Thunderbolt 3 ports. You’ll also enjoy a layer of security with the Touch ID, and 10 hours of battery life on a single charge.

You’re saving a small fortune thanks to this model’s grade A refurbished rating, which means it will arrive on your doorstep in near-mint condition while you enjoy the deep discount.

This MacBook Pro is just $399.97 (reg. $1,580) now through Jan. 11.

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Give your PC a total refresh for just $10 with this Microsoft upgrade

Mashable - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 13:19

TL;DR: Give your PC a total refresh with this lifetime license to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 (reg. $199).

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You can’t get much for $10 nowadays. It’s not enough to buy you lunch or get you a ticket to the movies, but it is enough to get your PC a total refresh. If you have a dusty old computer lying around, you can revamp it with this affordable Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license — now just $9.97 (reg. $199).

Though it seems like a small act, giving your PC a new operating system totally revolutionizes your device. Installing Microsoft Windows 11 Pro gives a computer a new lease on life, as this particular operating system was made with the modern professional in mind.

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Curious what’s new with Windows 11 Pro? This operating system is geared toward improving your daily workflow, with features like a seamless interface, a more powerful search experience, snap layouts, and seamless redocking.

This operating system also offers some tools that will save you money in the long run — like access to Microsoft Teams to help you communicate with coworkers. You’ll also have Microsoft Copilot right on your desktop — with no subscription required — which can help you with your daily tasks like changing settings, summarizing web pages, or opening apps.

This license includes Azure AD, Windows Sandbox, and BitLocker device encryption. You’ll also enjoy improved cybersecurity, with features like biometric logins, encrypted authentication, and enhanced antivirus protection.

Get a Microsoft Windows 11 Pro license for only $9.97 (reg. $199).

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Amazons still offering the PlayStation 5 Pro for its best-ever price — act fast to save over $100

Mashable - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 13:08

SAVE OVER $100: As of Dec. 8, the PlayStation 5 Pro is still marked down to its best price of $648.99 at Amazon. This is $101 off its list price of $749.99.

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Black Friday featured some great PlayStation deals, and while many of them have ended by now, lucky shoppers can still take advantage of a select few lingering around at different retailers. The PlayStation 5 Pro is among the best, still marked down to its best price of $648.99 at Amazon after the seasonal sale event.

This deal saves you $101 on the PlayStation 5 Pro's usual price of $749.99. This is the deal price it was sitting at during Cyber Monday. It may not stay live for much longer though, so it's worth acting fast if you've been hoping to upgrade to this powerful PS5.

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The PlayStation 5 Pro is a console with quite a lot of features packed into it, including advanced ray tracing capabilities. It's able to reach higher frame rates than the original PS5, with support for both 60Hz and 120Hz displays, and it can make games shine on a 4K TV with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, which up-scales visuals for crystal clear picture without having to sacrifice more demanding effects like reflections. It also comes with a 2TB SSD, which offers plenty of storage for your favorite games, a DualSense wireless controller, and even comes with the delightful Astro's Playroom pre-installed.

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Unfortunately, the PlayStation 5 Pro does not come with a disc drive. That has to be purchased separately. If you don't mind having a digital-only console or you're happy to buy the disc drive, this deal is worth jumping on before it's gone for good.

If you're shopping for more gaming items ahead of the holidays, check out our roundup of 50+ gift ideas that gamers would actually want as gifts to see some of our recommendations this year.

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The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Box has never been cheaper at Amazon — save over $60

Mashable - Mon, 12/08/2025 - 12:52

BEST PRICE: The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Box is on sale for $142.57 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price.

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Black Friday and Cyber Monday might be over and out, but there are still lots of opportunities to save right now. Particularly if you're interested in trading cards. We've come across a number of heavily discounted Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering sets, including popular booster boxes.

The Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Box is on sale for $142.57 on Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price on this box. Collectors, this is your chance to score cards featuring your favorite characters and master Avatar: The Last Airbender-themed game mechanics.

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This heavily discounted set contains 30 Play Boosters, each with 14 cards and at least one shiny Traditional Foil card and 1–4 cards of rarity "Rare" or higher. If you're lucky, you could also get special cards featuring beautiful borderless alternate art.

Get the record-low price on the Magic: The Gathering Avatar The Last Airbender Play Booster Box at Amazon.

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