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In The Hunger Games movies, Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson) was a grizzled mentor, ravaged by years of trauma and drink. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping takes audiences back 24 years to Haymitch's youth, when he was a tribute in the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell.

The teaser for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping introduces Joseph Zada in the role of young Haymitch. But keen eyes will also spot some other familiar figures from the Jennifer Lawrence-fronted Hunger Games movies. Playing Gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee, Jesse Plemons takes on the role originated by the late Philip Seymour Hoffman. Elle Fanning pops in as a younger Effie Trinket, originally portrayed by Elizabeth Banks. Ralph Fiennes steps into the role of President Snow, previously played by the late Donald Sutherland, and then Tom Blyth in the prequel The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Not spotted in this trailer are Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman (formerly Stanley Tucci) and Maya Hawke as Wiress (previously Amanda Plummer).

Also joining the cast are Glenn Close, Mckenna Grace, Whitney Peak, Iris Apatow, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Ben Wang. Director Francis Lawrence, who's helmed every Hunger Games movie to date, is back in charge, with Billy Ray on board as screenwriter.

Playing as a sequel to The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and a prequel to The Hunger Games (2008), The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping adapts the 2025 novel from Suzanne Collins. So, if you haven't checked out the book yet and want to before the movie hits, your countdown begins now.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping opens in theaters on Nov. 20, 2026.

She's an icon, she's a legend, and she IS the moment. The trailer for Aidan Zamiri's The Moment starring Charli XCX (Erupcja, Overcompensating, 100 Nights of Hero) just dropped and it looks set to be another iconic moment for the brat singer.

The movie is based on an original idea by Charli XCX and the cast includes Alexander Skarsgård, Rosanna Arquette, Kate Berlant, Jamie Demetriou, Kylie Jenner, Hailey Benton Gates, Isaac Powell, and Rachel Sennott.

The Moment will hit theaters Jan. 30.

SAVE OVER $60: Apple AirPods 4 are on sale for $109.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.

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Amazon has kicked off its Black Friday sale with a huge number of record-low deals, and we're not talking about big discounts on products you've never even heard of. We're talking about best-ever prices on the most popular products, like AirPods.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 are down to their best-ever price at Amazon, but that's not all: Apple AirPods 4 are on sale for $109.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the lowest-ever price for this model, so there really couldn't be a better time to shop.

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The only question we have at this early stage is whether or not we're going to see anything better. Usually, we would say that patience can be rewarded, but this really is a low price and stock on Apple has been known to drop over these busy shopping seasons. This price is better than we saw in the October Prime Day, so we would be surprised to see another dip.

Grab the Apple AirPods 4 at their best-ever price in the Amazon Black Friday sale. For more deals on AirPods, check out our breakdown of everything on offer over Black Friday.

SAVE OVER $20: Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $219.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.

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Amazon's Black Friday sale has started incredibly strongly. So strongly in fact that I'm starting to worry where we can go from here. We've already been treated to record-low prices across the board. Are the prices going to continue to fall? That seems unlikely. Will everything just stay the same throughout Cyber Week? I can't see that happening either.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $219.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.

Seeing best-ever prices on brand new AirPods is obviously great, but it has left me wondering how Amazon can possibly top this. Has Amazon just thrown all its cards on the table right away with a huge deal on the most popular earbuds? I should be happy to see this deal but it has left me puzzled.

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In Mashable's review of the AirPods Pro 3, Adam Doud said "The AirPods Pro 3 are a remarkable upgrade in functionality over their predecessors, with better battery life and ANC, as well as a new heart rate sensor. If you need a new set of AirPods, this is an easy buy." And at this new low price, it becomes an even easier decision.

Score the best-ever price on Apple AirPods Pro 3 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. For more deals on AirPods, check out our breakdown of everything on offer over Black Friday.

It's a great time to be a Critter. Critical Role's fourth campaign is in full swing, and their second animated series, The Mighty Nein, just premiered on Prime Video.

That's not the end of The Mighty Nein goodness, though! This Sunday, Nov. 23, WEBTOON will be launching Critical Role and Dark Horse's The Mighty Nein Origins graphic novels as a reformatted vertical scroll comic — and Mashable has your exclusive first look.

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

This prequel series delves deep into the pasts of the outcasts who will one day grow to be the heroic Mighty Nein. From Caleb Widogast's traumatic time at the Soltryce Academy to Mollymauk Tealeaf's first visit to the Fletching and Moondrop Traveling Carnival of Curiosities, there's tons to unpack in each story.

The first story to hit WEBTOON is that of everyone's favorite blue chaos agent, Jester Lavorre. As the daughter of the celebrated courtesan the Ruby of the Sea, Jester's childhood is anything but ordinary. Things get even stranger when this budding prankster encounters the Traveler, a trickster deity who encourages her mischief-making. Covering everything from Jester's youth in Nicodranas to her first meeting with the Traveler, The Mighty Nein Origins: Jester Lavorre unveils the wild pranks and mishaps that brought Jester to the Mighty Nein.

Below, get your first look at The Mighty Nein Origins in vertical scrolling form on WEBTOON.

What was Jester like before the Mighty Nein? Credit: Courtesy of WEBTOON and Dark Horse What trouble have Jester's pranks gotten her into this time? Credit: Courtesy of WEBTOON and Dark Horse "Technically..." Credit: Courtesy of WEBTOON and Dark Horse I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Credit: Courtesy of WEBTOON and Dark Horse Behold, the Traveler in all his glory. Credit: Courtesy of WEBTOON and Dark Horse The citizens of Nicodranas had better watch out. Credit: Courtesy of WEBTOON and Dark Horse What mischief will these two get up to next? Credit: Courtesy of WEBTOON and Dark Horse

The first three episodes of The Mighty Nein Origins hit WEBTOON Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. ET. Five additional episodes will be available through Fast Pass, and the series updates every Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. Following Jester's arc, The Mighty Nein Origins will follow the same publication schedule as the original graphic novels, meaning Caleb's story is up next, followed by Yasha's.

The release of The Mighty Nein Origins as a webcomic is part of a partnership between Dark Horse and WEBTOON. Earlier in 2025, the two teamed up to make WEBTOON the online home of other Dark Horse titles like The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, Plants vs. Zombies, and The Legend of Korra.

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins launches Nov. 23 on WEBTOON.

SAVE OVER $30: The Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) is on sale for $124.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.

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I spend a lot of my time searching for the best deals from across the internet, but I don't generally buy much for myself. Maybe I'm too deep in the world of online shopping to ever hit "buy now." It's not that I'm reluctant to spend. It's just that there's usually nothing I want to buy. That is until now.

I went into this busy shopping season with one thing on my shopping list: a new Kindle Paperwhite. I've owned a Paperwhite for many years and I love it, but I can only charge it if it's pressed up against the wall at a very specific angle. If the floor creaks in another room, the charge drops. This cannot go on, so I'm committed to finding a good price on a new device.

SEE ALSO: Stuff Your Kindle Day is live — score free romance books in the Closed-Door Book Blast until Nov. 22

And it looks like my search is over on the first day of Amazon's Black Friday sale. The Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) is on sale for $124.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the lowest-ever price for this model, only ever matched in the October Prime Day.

Mashable's Kindle expert, Samantha Mangino, declared in her review that the new Paperwhite "is the only one you need." Sure there are other e-readers out there, but I'm only shopping for the Kindle Paperwhite.

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

SAVE $60: The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $239 in the Amazon Black Friday sale (exclusively for Prime members). That's $60 off and the lowest-ever price for this model.

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DJI has been in the news a lot lately, and no we're not talking about how much all the TikTokers, YouTubers, and filmmakers love the brand. Unfortunately, it's looking increasingly likely that DJI drones will be banned by the end of 2025. That's bad news for creatives, and makes this Black Friday even more important.

This could be the last chance to secure a good deal on DJI drones before they cease to exist in the U.S.

Do not panic, because the DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $239 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. According to camelcamelcamel, that's the lowest-ever price for this model. This deal is exclusive for Prime members, but you can always sign up for a 30-day free trial to make the most of this limited-time offer. With all the deals dropping over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it's a good time to be a member.

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It's worth noting that this drone is being sold by the Xingtai Store. We don't generally recommend purchasing from third-party sellers on Amazon, but DJI is obviously facing problems importing its drones right now, resulting in stock issues. With that in mind, we're making some allowances right now. And anyway, the Xingtai Store has excellent reviews, so we feel comfortable making this recommendation.

Score the DJI Mini 4K drone for its best-ever price in the Amazon Black Friday sale.

Don't you just love it at this time of year? You're minding your own business, slowly approaching the end of the year, and then Black Friday hits you like a train, delivering huge discounts of MacBooks, Pokémon, Lego, and everything else on your shopping list. It's not exactly a relaxing period, but boy can you save a lot of cash. So buckle up, shoppers. We've got weeks of deals to check out.

The only way to survive and thrive over Black Friday is to do a little planning. We recommend bookmarking our many Black Friday pages so that our professional deal hunters can showcase all the offers that are genuinely worth your consideration. But besides that, we also suggest making the most out of the Black Friday ads released by leading retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.

SEE ALSO: The 40+ best early Black Friday deals: We found record prices on Apple gadgets, headphones, TVs, and robot vacuums

Looking for the Amazon Black Friday ad? Aren't we all. Amazon does things a little differently from other Black Friday retailers because it doesn't release a traditional Black Friday ad. Instead, Amazon announces its plans for Black Friday via a press release and then drops a boatload of deals when the time comes.

Amazon's Black Friday sale officially begins on Nov. 20 and runs through Dec. 1, with plenty of deals on offer throughout this bumper event. According to Amazon's official press release, these are the deals we can look forward from Nov. 20:

• Up to 55% off select home products from Shark and kitchen appliances from Ninja

• Up to 50% off Amazon devices like the Echo Dot Max, Fire TV Stick lineup, Fire tablets, and Kindles

• Up to 50% off electronics from JBL and Canon

• Up to 45% off Bose audio

• Up to 40% off kitchen items from Vitamix, Staub, Nespresso, and more

• Up to 40% on select floorcare from Bissell and iRobot

• Up to 40% off home entertainment from Hisense, TCL, and LG

• Up to 40% on toys from Melissa & Doug, Little Tykes, Play-Doh, and Nerf

• Up to 35% on select Samsung and Google products

That's a strong lineup, but it's really only a small sample of what's to come. In fact, we're already seeing record-low prices on hot items like Apple products, Lego sets, and power stations.

Best early Black Friday Apple dealsAirTags

• Apple AirTag — $17.97 $29 (save $12.03)

• Apple AirTag (4-pack) — $64.98 $99 (save $34.02)

iPhones

• Apple iPhone SE 64GB White - Total Wireless Prepaid — $160.29 $213.77 (save $53.48)

• Apple iPhone 12 mini (256GB, Blue) + Carrier Subscription — $450.10 $643 (save $192.90)

• Apple iPhone 13 (256GB, Starlight) + Carrier Subscription — $459.34 $483.52 (save $24.18)

Apple Watch

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)

• Apple Watch SE 2 (GPS + Cellular 44mm) — $273.99 $378 (save $104.01)

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS + Cellular 44mm) — $279.99 $329 (save $49.01)

• Apple Watch 10 (GPS + Cellular, 46mm) — $409.99 $529 (save $120)

• Apple Watch 8 (GPS + Cellular 45mm) — $465.15 $529 (save $63.85)

• Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular 49mm) — $599 $799 (save $300)

• Apple Watch 11 (GPS + Cellular, 46mm) — $749.99 $799 (save $50.01)

iPads

• Apple iPad (A16. 11 inch, 512GB, Wi-Fi 6E) — $599 $649 (save $150)

• Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro. 8.3 inch, 512GB, Wi-Fi 6E) — $734.99 $799 (save $64.01)

• Apple iPad Air (M2. 11 inch, 512GB, Wi-Fi 6E) — $784 $899 (save $115)

• Apple iPad Pro (M5, 11 inch, 256GB, Wi-Fi 7) — $924 $999 (save $73)

• Apple iPad Air (M3. 11 inch, 1TB, Wi-Fi 6E) — $1,049 $1,099 (save $50)

• Apple iPad Air (M3. 13 inch, 1TB, Wi-Fi 6E) — $1,149 $1,299 (save $150)

• Apple iPad Pro Silver (M4. 11 inch, 1TB, Wi-Fi 6E + 5G) — $1,566 $1,799 (save $233)

• Apple iPad Pro Silver (M4. 11 inch, 1TB, Wi-Fi 6E + 5G) — $1,566 $1,799 (save $233)

• Apple iPad Pro Silver (M4. 13 inch, 1TB, Wi-Fi 6E) — $1,699 $1,899 (save $200)

• Apple iPad Pro Silver (M4. 11 inch, 2TB, Wi-Fi 6E + 5G) — $1,699.99 $1,999 (save $299.01)

• Apple iPad Pro Silver (M4. 13 inch, 1TB, Wi-Fi 6E +5G) — $1,838 $2,099 (save $261)

• Apple iPad Pro Silver (M4. 13 inch, 1TB, Wi-Fi 6E + 5G) — $1,899 $2,099 (save $200)

• Apple iPad Pro Space Black (M4. 13 inch, 1TB, Wi-Fi 6E + 5G) — $1,899 $2,099 (save $200)

• Apple iPad Pro Space Black (M4. 11 inch, 2TB, Wi-Fi 6E) — $1,999 $2,099 (save $99)

• Apple iPad Pro Silver (M4. 11 inch, 2TB, Wi-Fi 6E +5G) — $2,020 $2,299 (save $150)

• Apple iPad Pro Space Black (M4. 11 inch, 2TB, Wi-Fi 6E +5G) — $2,149 $2,299 (save $150)

• Apple iPad Pro Space Black (M5, 13 inch, 2TB, Wi-Fi 7 + 5G) — $2,323 $2,499 (save $176)

iMacs

• Apple iMac 2024 (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149.99 $1,299 (save $149.01)

• Apple 2023 iMac (M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,249 $1,324.66 (save $75.66)

• Apple iMac 2024 (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,722.14 $1,899 (save $176.86)

Mac Minis

• Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $499 $599 (save $100)

• Apple Mac mini (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $889 $999 (save $110)

• Apple 2024 Mac mini (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,199 $1,399 (save $200)

Macbooks

• Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13 inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,399 (save $250)

• Apple MacBook Pro 2021, 16 inch (M1 Pro, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,272.34 $1,467.21 (save $194.87)

• Apple 2025 MacBook Air 15 inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,599 (save $250)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14 inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,444 $1,599 (save $152)

• Apple 2025 MacBook Pro (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,645 $1,799 (save $154)

• Apple 2024 MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,859 $3,199 (save $340)

• Apple 2024 MacBook Pro (M4 Max, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,499 $3,999 (save $500)

Headphones

• Beats Solo 4 — $129.95 $199.95 (save $70)

• Apple AirPods Max (All colors) — $479.99 $549 (save $69.01)

Best early Black Friday Lego deals

• Lego Disney Frozen Advent Calendar 2025 — $30.79 $44.99 (save $14.20)

• Lego Harry Potter Mandrake Figure — $40.99 $69.99 (save $29)

• Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table — $62.99 $89.99 (save $27)

• Lego Star Wars: Millennium Falcon — $67.99 $84.99 (save $17)

Best early Black Friday power station deals

• Jackery Explorer 300 — $159 $279 (save $120)

• Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — $349 $799 (save $450)

• Bluetti Elite 100 V2 — $395 $799 (save $404)

• Anker Solix EverFrost 2 Cooler — $598.49 $899.99 (save $301.50)

• Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 — $699 $1,499 (save $800)

Best early Black Friday headphones deals

• Soundcore by Anker Q20i — $37.99 $69.99 (save $32)

• JLab JBuds Lux — $46.54 $79.99 (save $33.45)

• Sennheiser Accentum Plus — $149.95 $249.95 (save $70)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 — $248 $399.99 (save $151.99)

Best early Black Friday smartwatch deals

• Fitbit Versa 4 — $119.95 $199.95 (save $80)

• Garmin Bounce Kids Smartwatch — $119.99 $149.99 (save $30)

• Garmin fēnix 8 — $849.99 $1,099.99 (save $250)

Best early Black Friday video game deals

• Unicorn Overlord (Nintendo Switch) — $24.99 $59.99 (save $35)

• Little Nightmares III (Xbox Series X) — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10)

• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (PS5) — $29.99 $48.53 (save $18.54)

• Silent Hill 2 (PS5) — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (PS5) — $30 $59.99 (save $29.99)

• Elden Ring Nightreign (Xbox Series X) — $34.99 $54.99 (save $20)

• Split Fiction (PS5) — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

• Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition (Xbox Series X) — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)

• Meta Quest 3S 128GB — $249.99 $299.99 (save $50)

• Meta Quest 3S 256GB — $329 $399.99 (save $70.99 + $49.01 Amazon credit)

Best early Black Friday robot vacuum deals

• Dreame X40 Ultra Robotic Vacuum and Mop — $499.99 $1,199.99 (save $700)

• Eufy X10 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop — $499.99 $899.99 (save $400)

• Roborock Qrevo Edge Robot Vacuum and Mop — $699.99 $1,399.99 (save $700)

• Roborock Qrevo CurvX Robot Vacuum and Mop — $849.99 $1,499.99 (save $650)

• Roborock Saros 10R Robot Vacuum and Mop — $999.99 $1,599.99 (save $600)

The hybrid car market has never been more crowded—or more exciting. Automakers worldwide are betting big on electrification, and gasoline-electric hybrids are leading the charge in popularity.

By now you've probably seen the meme of Cynthia Erivo standing in the street, holding up a hand and looking shocked — and now Erivo herself has explained the story behind it.

Appearing on The Tonight Show in the clip above, the Wicked: For Good star explains to Jimmy Fallon that it all came about after she lost one of her favorite hats at Wicked premiere in London last year. In 2025, a fan appeared in an autograph line outside an event in Paris, and told Erivo that she had the hat safe at home.

"So I said to her, 'Can I have it back?' She said 'I don't have it with me right now, it's in my house,'" Erivo explains. "I said, 'Well, when can we get it back?' She said, 'Can I get tickets to the premiere?' 'Listen, fine. Have them.' And she brought it back and I was reunited."

A happy ending for everyone.

Ready to start shopping for the holidays? The Black Friday buzz is officially in full swing, with plenty of retailers already rolling out deals and discounts ahead of the biggest shopping day of the year. We're here to help you navigate the sales, and that starts with diving into the early Black Friday ads from top retailers like Best Buy, Target, and now Kohl's.

Kohl's already has a wide selection of discounted essentials for Black Friday across its entire retail footprint: home goods, clothes, electronics, and more.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy Black Friday ad: The best early deals you can buy online

Good news: We've already done the digging for you. We've gone through all the early Kohl's Black Friday ads to give you a clear picture of what's already available and what to expect for 2025. Check out some of the deals below that you can go ahead and shop right now.

Best early Black Friday tech deals

• Amazon Fire TV Stick HD – $17.99 $34.99 (save $17)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $34.99 $59.99 (save $20)

• Amazon Fire 7 Kids 16GB Tablet – $49.99 $99.99 (save $50)

• Amazon New Fire 8 – $54.99 $99.99 (save $40)

• Amazon Fire 32 GB HD 10 Tablet — $69.99 $139.99 (save $70)

• JBL Flip 7 – $109.99 $149.99 (save $30)

• JBL Charge 6 – $129.99 $199.99 (save $70)

Best early Black Friday fitness tracker deals

• Garmin Venu Sq 2 Smartwatch – $149.99 $249.99 (save $100)

• Garmin Forerunner 55 – $149.99 $199.99 (save $50)

• Garmin vívoactive 5 — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)

• Garmin vívoactive 5 — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)

• Garmin Lily 2 Classic Women's Leather Strap – $249.99 $299.99 (save $50)

• Garmin vívoactive 6 Smartwatch - $249.99 $299.99 (save $50)

• Garmin Forerunner 265S – $299.99 $449.99 (save $150)

Best early Black Friday home deals

• Toastmaster 2-Slice Toaster — $14.39 $24.99 (save $10.60)

• Crockpot Countdown Cook & Carry slow cooker (7-quart) — $69.99 $74.99 (save $5)

• Ninja BL610 Professional Blender – $89.99 $109.99 (save $30)

• PowerXL Vortex Pro air fryer (8-quart) — $129.99 $149.99 (save $20)

• NutriBullet 1200 Watt Blender Combo – $139.99 $179.99 (save $70)

• Shark Rocket Pro DLX corded stick vacuum — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40)

• Keurig K-Duo Gen 2 Hot & Iced Single Serve & Carafe Coffee Maker — $166.39 $259.99 (save $92.61)

Best early Black Friday robot vacuum deals

• Robot Roomba 106 Robot Vacuum – $239.99 $444.99 (save $205)

• iRobot Roomba 106 Combo Robot Vacuum – $259.99 $464.99 (save $205)

• Shark Matrix Self-Empty Robot Vacuum – $349.99 $499.99 (save $150)

• Eufy Omni E28 Robotic Vacuum – $749.99 $999.99 (save $250)

Best early Black Friday headphone deals

• JBL Tune 520BT – $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

• JBL Live 670NC – $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)

• Beats Studio Pro – $249.99 $349 (save $99.01)

I’ve been running virtual machines for nearly 20 years at this point, and I’ve made a lot of mistakes along the way. From incorrect RAM allocation to forgetting to unmount the installation ISO, I've broken stuff on my journey. Here are seven mistakes I made that you should definitely avoid.

Black Friday really is just around the corner. Forget all the other festive celebrations that take place around this time of year. This is the one that really matters, because this is your opportunity to treat yourself. You deserve the best, and Black Friday can help you get the best for less.

You probably know this by now, but there's no need to wait for the last Friday of November to get all your shopping done. Sure, some great limited-time offers will likely drop on the big day, but major retailers have stretched this shopping holiday out to cover all of November and more. That's good news for shoppers with some stamina, because deal seekers can already search for Black Friday ads and early-access deals with popular retailers like Home Depot.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online early

Home Depot has joined the likes of Best Buy and Walmart by announcing its Black Friday plans, and the schedule is reassuringly straightforward. Home Depot's early Black Friday sale runs from Nov. 5-26. And then the official Home Depot Black Friday sale takes place from Nov. 27 (online only) to Dec. 3. We recommend checking out the Home Depot ad for a snapshot of what's included.

Last year, Home Depot gave away free cordless power tools with the purchase of select tool or battery kits by Milwaukee, Dewalt, Makita, Ridgid, and Ryobi. This promotion was one of the most popular offers of Black Friday 2024, so we're hoping for more of the same this time around.

To get a sense of what's already available to buy online and what's still to come from Home Depot's Black Friday offering, we have dived headfirst into the ad to provide you with our favorite earlydeals of 2025:

Best early Black Friday cordless power tool deals

• Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless Compact Drill/Driver – $99 $199 (save $100)

• Milwaukee M18 18V Compact Brushless Cordless Impact Driver Kit – $99 $198 (save $100)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V 8 in. Cordless Oil-Free Pole Saw — $99 $120 (save $30)

• DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit – $129 $179 (save $50)

• Dewalt 20V Max XR Oscillating Multi Tool — $129 $120 (save $90)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit – $199 $299 (save $100)

• Milwaukee M18 Fuel 14 in. 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Battery Top Handle Chainsaw (Tool Only) – $299 $349 (save $50)

• Milwaukee M12 Cordless Hammer, Drill, Impact Driver Combo Kit — $319 $369 (save $50)

Best early Black Friday tool deals

• Husky Stubby Ratchet and Socket Set (46-Piece) — $19.97 $29.97 (save $10)

• Husky BITE SAE/Metric Non-Slip Hex Key Set (18-Piece) — $19.97 $29.97 (save $10)

• Husky Mechanics Tool Set (280-Piece) — $99 $199 (save $100)

• Ryobi SPEED BENCH Mobile Workstation — $179 $199 (save $20)

• Ryobi 18V 12 Tool Combo Kit — $649 $799 (save $150)

Best early Black Friday home deals

• NinjaFlip Toaster Oven and Air Fryer — $149 $219 (save $70)

• GE High-Efficiency Top Load Washer — $568 $849 (save $281)

• GE Burner Element Free-Standing Electric Range in Stainless Steel with Crisp Mode — $678 $999 (save $321)

• LG 3 Door French Door Refrigerator — $1,698 $3,099 (save $1,401)

• GE Profile Smart UltraFast Electric Washer and Dryer — $1,798 $2,699 (save $901)

We're still a week away from Black Friday, right? Wrong, Black Friday is very much up and running with major retailers already dropping their Black Friday ads and early-access deals. We understand if that doesn't immediately sound like great news. This busy shopping season requires careful planning and a good dose of stamina, but if you're willing to commit, you can walk away with everything on your wishlist for a fraction of the list price.

And you're not alone over Black Friday. We've very much got your back at this time of year, and that starts by checking out all the Black Friday ads dropped by leading retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Lowe's. The latter is planning to drop a wide range of impressive hardware and DIY deals through Black Friday and beyond. You can check out Lowe's Black Friday ads here.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online early

We recommend making a list of your top priorities, tracking price history, and then planning your time to pounce. Or alternatively, you could let us do all the work for you. We've gone ahead and investigated the Lowe's Black Friday ads to paint a picture of what's already available to buy in 2025:

Best early Black Friday tool deals

• Craftsman Folding Utility Knife with On-Tool Blade Storage — $16.98 $21.99 (save $5.01)

• DeWalt Elite Series 1/4-in x Impact Driver Bit Set 100-Piece — $39.98 $44.98 (save $5)

• Werner Load Capacity Step Ladder — $69 $139 (save $70)

• CRAFTSMAN VERSASTACK 242 -Piece Standard — $99 $219 (save $120)

• Craftsman 6-Gallon Portable Electric 150 PSI Pancake Air Compressor — $99 $169 (save $70)

• Craftsman V20 20-Volt 1-Pack Lithium-ion (4.0 Ah Battery and Charger) — $99 $149 (save $50)

• DeWalt 20-Volt Max 6-1/2-in Cordless Circular Saw with Brake (Tool Only) — $129 $159 (save $30)

• Kobalt 24-Volt 2-Pack Lithium-ion (4.0 Ah Battery and Charger) — $149 $159 (save $10)

• Little Giant Ladders Multi M14 Load Capacity Telescoping Multi-Position Ladder — $154 $194 (save $40)

• Bosch 18 -Volt 2 -Pack Lithium — $179 $219 (save $40)

• Kobalt 24-volt 4-Tool Brushless Power Tool Combo Kit — $249 $299 (save $50)

• Metabo HPT 1-3/4-in 15 -Degree Pneumatic Coil Roofing Nailer — $279 $329 (save $50)

• CRAFTSMAN 2000 Series — $399 $539 (save $140)

• DEWALT 20V MAX 5-Tool Power Tool Combo Kit — $449 $679 (save $230)

Best early Black Friday grills and outdoor cooking deals

• VEVOR Outdoor Kitchen Pull-Out Drawer Modular Outdoor Kitchen Cabinet — $127.19 $158.99 (save $31.80)

• Royal Gourmet Offset Smoker W Black Barrel Charcoal Grill — $119.99 $138.23 (save $18.24)

• COWSAR Black 2-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill — $149.99 $299.99 (save $150)

• Royal Gourmet 3-in-1 Grill and Griddle Combo Station with Lid Portable Liquid Propane Grill — $149.99 $159.99 (save $10)

• COWSAR Stainless Steel and Black 2-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill — $169.99 $449.99 (save $280)

• COWSAR Stainless Steel and Black 3-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill — $239.99 $599.99 (save $360)

• Royal Gourmet Tabletop Gas Griddle with Removable Standing Cart and Hood 4-Burner Liquid Propane Flat Top Grill — $239.99 $269.99 (save $30)

• COWSAR Silver Stainless Steel 3-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill 1-Side Burner — $249.99 $494.99 (save $245)

Best early Black Friday garden deals

• Cedar Hill 6-Pack LED Outdoor Path Light Kit — $59.99 $97.50 (save $37.51)

• Master Forge Stainless Steel Floorstanding Liquid Propane Patio Heater — $119 $169 (save $50)

• Nuu Garden Iron Floorstanding Liquid Propane Patio Heater — $149.99 $215.99 (save $66)

• Endless Summer Steel Square Liquid Propane Fire Pit — $223.76 $248.62 (save $24.86)

• Real Flame Forsyth Round Portable Wood-Burning Fire Pit — $338.05 $398 (save $59.95)

Best early Black Friday holiday decoration deals

• GE 4-ct Staybright LED Random Sparkle Jumbo Light Bulb Pathway Markers — $29.98 $39.98 (save $10)

• Veikous 59.2-in Freestanding Snowman Yard Decoration with Clear LED Lights — $69.99 $95.01 (save $25.02)

• Veikous 6-ft Pre-lit Flocked White Artificial Christmas Tree with White LED Lights — $98.50 $123.23 (save $24.73)

• Veikous 6-ft Aspen fir Pre-lit Artificial Christmas Tree with White LED Lights — $129.99 $194 (save $64.01)

• Veikous 7.5-ft Pine Pre-lit Flocked White Artificial Christmas Tree with White LED Lights — $159.99 $233.20 (save $73.21)

Best early Black Friday kitchen deals

• VEVOR 7.5 inch 180W Meat Slicer 120 -Speed Commercial/Residential Food Slicer — $66.95 $84.89 (save $17.94)

• Braun Multiquick 7 -Speed 500 -Watt Immersion Blender — $79.95 $109.95 (save $70)

• VEVOR 12-in-1 25L Air Fryer — $124.73 $155.89 (save $31.16)

• KitchenAid Classic Series White 4.5-Quart Tilt-head Stand Mixer — $279.99 $399.99 (save $120)

• DeLonghi La Specialista Semi — $449.95 $699.95 (save $250)

• VEVOR 3 Speeds Adjustable 550 W Dough Food Mixer 304 — $528.98 $626.99 (save $158.01)

• DeLonghi Magnifica Super — $549.95 $899.95 (save $350)

Stephen Colbert spends day after day unpacking the news, namely the daily happenings with President Donald Trump, so on Wednesday night, the Late Show host pivoted into a segment he calls a "Refreshing Change Of Subject."

The subject? The curious case of Smokey the goat and the Psychedelic Healing Shack.

"Folks, I've been doing this job for about a decade, and I've seen some crazy stuff come over the transom, but once in a while, you come across a headline that no amount of experience could possibly prepare you for, one that shakes you to your very core," said Colbert. "Well, ladies and gentlemen, today I learned: Escaped goat causes chaos in Detroit, scared man jumps on car. Yes, and to that, I say: Escaped goat causes curiosity in host. Man, sick of Trump, jumps on story."

This type of local, animal-involved news is what I personally needed this morning, with Stephen Colbert unpacking the strange elements of a goat on the run through Detroit, scaring a man onto a car.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025:

AcrossSong on an album that you always avoid, colloquially

• The answer is Skip.

Low-budget Chinese shopping site

• The answer is Temu.

Strongly desire

• The answer is Covet.

Opera solo

• The answer is Aria.

Ivy League school with a statue of Ben Franklin

• The answer is Ivy.

DownWalmart or Walgreens

• The answer is Store.

"Home Alone" boy

• The answer is Kevin.

"Let me rephrase that ..."

• The answer is I Mean.

Set (down)

• The answer is Put.

Toothpaste tube topper

• The answer is Cap.

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

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

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Mini Crossword.

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you take care of your teeth.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

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

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

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 20, 2025 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: To attach

• Green: To lightly touch

• Blue: Found in one's mouth

• Purple: Two syllables

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Adhere

• Green: Graze

• Blue: Parts of a tooth

• Purple: Words that sound like two letters

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 #893 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Adhere: FIX, PASTE, PLASTER, STICK

• Graze: BRUSH, KISS, SKIM, STROKE

• Parts of a tooth: CROWN, ENAMEL, PULP, ROOT

• Words that sound like two letters: ANY, ARTY, DECAY, ESSAY

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 20, 2025

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

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

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

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're always in the know.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 20, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 20, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Busybody buzz

The words are related to stories.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe the word on the street.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Spread the Word.

NYT Strands word list for November 20

• Rumor

• Report

• Gossip

• Hearsay

• Spread the Word

• Scuttlebutt

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

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

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're familiar with the dead.

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

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 20, 2025 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 20, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

A burial place.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter G.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

GRAVE

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 20, 2025

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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

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

A lot of robot vacuum shoppers may default to Roombas this Black Friday based on brand recognition alone. But as a professional robot vacuum reviewer, I'd urge everyone to think twice about buying a Roomba this year.

It's not that I don't think the Black Friday Roomba deals themselves won't be good — I'm sure that most of the main Roombas will hit new record-low prices at Amazon. But recent reports insinuate that Roombas haven't exactly been selling well this year, and iRobot's iffy fate is worrisome for future buyers. I have serious doubts about the longevity of the Roomba at this point.

SEE ALSO: My cats and I found the 8 best vacuums for pet owners, from powerful hair pickup to livestream cameras

"But aren't Roombas the robot vacuums of all robot vacuums? Isn't Black Friday prime time to find one on sale and bring home that Roomba street cred?" That's the thing: Roombas don't have much street cred anymore. iRobot is in deep water after its stock dropped considerably on Oct. 27. That was right after it was revealed that there are officially no more buyers in the running to acquire iRobot. (iRobot had been scrambling to find a buyer ever since the Amazon acquisition fell through in January 2024.)

Now is not the time to invest in a Roomba. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

Remember when iRobot randomly overhauled the entire Roomba lineup back in March? It seems that revenue from those new Roombas hasn't been enough to rizz up a buyer. Not great, considering iRobot essentially gave itself 12 months from March to find a way to avoid going under. Will this be the last Black Friday that Roombas are up for grabs? Either way, it's not a wise time to gamble on a Roomba.

First, a technical concern: If iRobot does go out of business, does that mean that the app won't receive updates anymore? The new Roomba Home app that iRobot insisted we all switch to is already clunkier than the original iRobot app. For anyone who owns a Roomba, the app could become borderline unusable if iRobot no longer has a team to send bug fixes. I have similar questions about customer service.

SEE ALSO: As an anxious cat mom, I love my robot vacuum with a livestream camera

My other concern is one that I've had for almost a year: Roombas just aren't competitive robot vacuums anymore. While iRobot was once a pioneer of fancy new robot vacuum features, the 2025 Roombas that'll be on sale for Black Friday aren't innovative at all. We've seen all of their staple features, like small obstacle avoidance and self-washing and -drying mopping pads, in a ton of other practically-priced robot vacuums from brands like Roborock, Dreame, Narwal, and Eufy. And the suction power of these new Roombas is toast compared to what those other brands are offering.

Some hopeful robot vacuum buyers seem similarly unimpressed with the latest iRobot vacuums. A Nov. 5 query in the r/RobotVacuums subreddit posed the same question Reddit asks every year: "What robot vac is everybody looking to buy Black Friday?" Not one of the 50+ comments mentioned wanting a Roomba.

Some other robot vacuums in the Reddit wishlist do match up with vacs I'll be recommending. Both the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller and Roborock Saros 10R made appearances, which are the best robot vacuum mop combos that I've tested in 2025. I'm hoping that each drops to $999.99 this Black Friday. Their closest Roomba peer in price, the Roomba Max 705 Combo, is already at its Black Friday price of $899.99. IMO, that's not cheap enough to be worth it — it has significantly weaker suction power than the Aqua10 Ultra Roller and Saros 10R, and doesn't have a livestream pet camera.

SEE ALSO: Roborock Saros 10 vs. 10R: I narrowly crowned a winner after head-to-head testing at home

A few other Roborock, Dreame, Eufy, and Mova robot vacuums were mentioned more than once. They all have better specs than the Roombas closest to them in price.

If you don't want to write iRobot off just yet, the Roomba 105, Roomba Plus 405 Combo, and Roomba Plus 505 Combo vacuums would be my recommendations. I tested all three for a few weeks each in my apartment and had a fine time with all of them. Still, why settle? There are better cheap robot vacuums than the Roomba 105 and better (much quieter) mid-range robot vacuums than the Roomba 405 and 505 series. And their parent companies aren't on the verge of capsizing.

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