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Best early Black Friday Lego deals at Target: Best advent calendar deal Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2025 $26.99 (save $18) Get Deal Best holiday-themed Lego deal Lego Christmas Tree building set $26.99 (save $18) Get Deal Best Harry Potter lego deal Lego Harry Potter Ollivanders & Madam Malkin's Robes Harry Potter Toy Set $53.99 (save $36) Get Deal Best Lego Disney deal Lego Disney Encanto The Magical Madrigal House $76.79 (save $51.20) Get Deal

Whether you're looking for a creative way to kill some time this holiday season or a fun gift for practically anyone in your life (kid or adult), you really can't go wrong with a Lego set. We're big fans of Legos at Mashable and our shopping team is constantly sourcing the best deals on these building kits — because, let's face it, they're normally expensive as heck.

While checking out some of the best early Black Friday deals at Target, one of our shopping reporters spotted Lego deals that are truly some of the best we've seen this year. No need to way until Black Friday, these prices are already doorbuster-worthy at 40% off. But the deals are disappearing fast; most of the advent calendar and Star Wars deals are already sold out. In other words, if you're in the market for a Lego set for yourself or someone else, add these to your cart ASAP. The sale ends tomorrow, Nov. 8.

Note: if you see a deal that's sold out online, you can get the same deal at your local Target store if it's in stock.

Best Lego advent calendar deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2025 $26.99 at Target
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The Lego Star Wars advent calendar is the only Lego advent calendar deal still in stock online at Target. We expect this will also sell out soon, so jump on it as soon as you can. It features 24 galactic surprises for anyone 6 years old and up, including all the iconic Star Wars characters. Some are even dressed in holiday garb. Usually $44.99, it's down to just $26.99, which is easily the best price we've seen. It's currently chilling at the same price at Amazon, so if it sells out at Target, you have another option.

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We love Lego sets that double as decor — especially for the holidays. This Christmas tree building set includes nearly 800 pieces and can be built into one large tree or two smaller ones. Each tree features ornaments and candles, as well as a yellow star on top. The set usually goes for $44.99, but you can grab the early Black Friday deal for only $26.99 at Target. And unlike the advent calendar deal, the same price cannot be found at Amazon.

More Lego deals at Target

• Lego Star Wars Captain Rex Y-Wing Microfighter — $6.59 $10.99 (save $4.40)

• Lego Star Wars PloKoon's Jedi Starfighter Microfighter — $8.99 $14.99 (save $6)

• Lego Creator 3 in 1 Record Player with Flowers — $17.99 $29.99 (save $12)

• Lego Friends Hair Salon and Accessories Store — $21.59 $35.99 (save $14.40)

• Lego City Space Science Lab — $27.59 $45.99 (save $18.40)

• Lego Harry Potter Mandrake Magical Plant — $33.59 $55.99 (save $22.40)

• Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector’s Set — $35.99 $59.99 (save $24)

• Lego Friends Beekeepers' House and Flower Garden — $43.19 $71.99 (save $28.80)

• Lego Ideas Family Tree Home Décor Building Set — $47.99 $79.99 (save $32)

• Lego City Modular Space Station — $52.79 $87.99 (save $35.20)

• Lego Harry Potter Ollivanders & Madam Malkin's Robes Harry Potter Toy Set — $53.99 $89.99 (save $36)

• Lego Icons Wreath-Making Kit and Holiday Garland — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)

• Lego Icons Over the Moon with Pharrell Williams — $65.99 $109.99 (save $44)

• Lego Disney Encanto The Magical Madrigal House — $76.79 $127.99 (save $51.20)

Apple has fresh new software betas out for iPhones, iPads, and Mac devices, and you can try them now.

Earlier this week, Apple released developer betas for iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2. Now, there are public betas for both, per MacRumors. On top of that, the first developer (meaning technically not public yet) beta for macOS Tahoe 26.2 is also here, according to 9to5Mac. There's a lot to dig into here, in other words.

It doesn't seem like there are a huge number of amazing new features in these updates just yet, though Apple generally adds to these betas over time. Still, if you want to hop in and test them out, here's how to do that.

SEE ALSO: Apple is reportedly working on a Chromebook-style laptop, but we've heard that before How to download iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2 public betas

First up are iOS 26.2 and iPadOS 26.2, the two betas that are available in public form, meaning you don't need to sign up for a developer account to access them. That said, you do need to sign up for Apple's beta program on its website, which is simple enough to do with your Apple Account (formerly known as Apple ID).

Once you've done that, you should be able to download the beta by simply going to the Software Update portion of the Settings app on each device. If you're signed up for beta updates, it should be available for you to download. Easy, right?

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Things are slightly more complicated on the macOS side of things because that beta isn't available in public form yet. However, even regular folks can download it as long as they know what to do.

First, you need to enroll in the free version of Apple's developer program. You can register on Apple's website. Then you go to Apple's developer website, log in with your Apple Account, and enroll in the beta program. After you've done all of that, you can download the beta by following these steps:

1. Create a backup for your Mac

2. Go to Settings, then General, then Software Update

3. Click the "i" icon next to Beta Updates

4. Select "macOS Tahoe Developer Beta" from the drop-down menu

5. Select "Done"

You should be all set after that.

If you’re in your 30s, there’s a good chance you remember HitClips — those tiny, little plastic cassette-like devices that played snippets of popular “hit” songs by all the greats (Britney Spears, *NSYNC, Avril Lavigne, et cetera). You could “clip” them to your jeans and be coveted for your collection every time you switched classes. (What a time to be alive.)

Well, now, there’s Tiny Vinyl: teeny, tiny (as the name implies) records that, despite their four-inch size, are fully functional and can be played on traditional 33rpm turntables (Note: Tiny Vinyl might not be compatible with auto-stop or auto-return turntables). These miniature LPs hold exactly four minutes of audio per side: just enough for a single on each side (HitClips only gave us part of the song!).

The new Target-exclusive line includes holiday-themed Tiny Vinyls like "A Charlie Brown Christmas" and Frank Sinatra's "Jingle Bells / Silent Night." Credit: Tiny Vinyl | Nathan Zucker

You can buy Tiny Vinyls online, and as the website states, “wherever the artists choose to sell them.” Target also just launched a special “Target-exclusive” line featuring artists like Chappell Roan (Pink Pony Club is obvs on one side), Ariana Grande, Rihanna, The Rolling Stones, Mötley Crüe, and more. Since these are “Target exclusives,” you won’t be able to buy them anywhere else.

Each Tiny Vinyl has a unique “TV number” on its package. It’ll look something like “TV#0000.” This tells you which Tiny Vinyl printing run it came from. (Could be a collector’s item in the future!) And because these little LPs are so small, they’re actually more environmentally-friendly. According to the Tiny Vinyl site, these records weigh 15 grams each (a standard LP weighs 140g) and are made of 100 percent bio-attributed vinyl.

You could soon be able to use WhatsApp to message people who use other messaging platforms — but there's a catch. And a big catch, at that.

Tech-site Android Police (via WABetaInfo) reported on Thursday that WhatsApp is beta-testing support for third-party messaging apps, but that it would eventually roll out to limited regions only.

SEE ALSO: WhatsApp's AI can now turn your messages into awkward dad jokes

The site noted that the reason behind the impending shift was because of the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which often requires tech companies to follow stricter rules to operate on the continent. The DMA is the same law that led to tech giants Apple and Meta facing hundreds of millions of dollars in fines earlier this year.

WhatsApp's cross-platform messaging is reportedly still quite limited, with the beta supporting only BirdyChat at the moment. But, eventually, folks in Europe could potentially message whomever via WhatsApp. As for the rest of us? We're stuck in the past, at least for the time being.

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Buying gifts for the special woman in your life can be tricky. What do you buy a person who has everything? What should you gift to someone who's picky about their products? Our advice is to curate a gift according to her interests and personality.

A gift for the lady in your life should be just that: A gift for her. Part of our bigger series on the Best Gifts For Everyone, we’ve put together this comprehensive list to guide you on your important mission. And if it happens to be a teen girl you're shopping for, then we have a list for that, too.

So whether she's a techie, runner, or pet owner, these are the best gifts for her.

SAVE $175.99: As of Nov. 7, get the DJI Osmo 360 Camera Adventure Combo for $524 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $699.99. That's a discount of 25% and the lowest price we've seen.

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There may be very little of 2025 left, but that doesn't mean you can't spend it getting in a few last hurrahs with the fall weather. Winter will be here before you know it, but that doesn't mean there aren't any opportunities to head out and get some active time outdoors in. This year, however, you can capture all your memories with an affordable action camera that can get everything around you. And it's on sale at Amazon now for the lowest price we've seen.

As of Nov. 7, get the DJI Osmo 360 Camera Adventure Combo for $524 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $699.99. That's $175.99 off and a discount of 25%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: DJI's new Osmo Mobile 8 gimbal launches today, but not for you

The Osmo 360 can film at 8K 50fps with up to 100 minutes of continuous 8K 30fps recording. It comes with a 2-inch display with a 314x556 resolution, and 105GB of built-in storage.

It has two 1/1.1-inch square HDR CMOS sensors that allow for dynamic range with 13.5 stops., an f/1.9 aperture, and an ISO range of 100-51,200. It can also shoot 4K video alternatively at up to 100fps with single-lens video at up to 5K 60fps or 4K 120fp.

For still shooting, the camera can also captre 30.72MP 4:3 images with one lens or 120MP panoramic shots with both lenses. That's thanks to HorizonSteady and RockSteady 3.0 that offer advanced image stabilization.

This bundle also nets you some extras: 3 batteries and a battery case as well as a protective pouch, cleaning cloth, invisible selfie stick, and a lens protector. That means it's ready for any adventure you want to tackle, so be sure to get yours before it's back to its normal price.

Just days ago — and before shareholders approved his enormous pay package — Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the next-generation Tesla Roadster will "hopefully" be unveiled "before the end of the year."

Well, that's probably not happening. On Thursday, during Tesla's Annual Shareholder Meeting, Musk said that the product unveil of the Roadster 2 will be on "April 1 of next year."

"I have some deniability because I can say I was just kidding," he said. "We are actually tentatively aiming for April 1, for what I think will be the most exciting, whether it works or not, demo of any product."

Yes, what Musk means here is any product ever, in the history of mankind.

SEE ALSO: Sam Altman ridicules Tesla over his Roadster refund, Musk responds

While that's a pretty hefty delay, the news is even worse when it comes to production of the Roadster, as Musk said it's probably happening "about 12-18 months after that," so sometime in mid-to-late 2027.

Despite not having been launched yet, Tesla's second generation Roadster is one of Tesla's most unusual products. Originally announced in November 2017, the vehicle kept being delayed into the future (despite numerous people pre-ordering it with a $50,000 down payment), with Musk setting increasingly grandiose goals for it. Speaking with Joe Rogan recently, Musk said, "If you took all the James Bond cars and combined them, it's crazier than that," — and hinted that it may actually be able to fly.

Musk and Tesla keep referring to the car as the "second-generation Roadster," even though it's probably not have a lot in common with the original second-generation Roadster which was announced eight years ago. That one was shown as prototype in November 2017, with an alleged 0-60mph time of 2.1 seconds. Later, Musk said it might get an (optional) cold gas thruster which would make it even faster. Most recently, Musk said the car would be able to accelerate from 0-60mph in under one second. Hopefully, the saga will end next April, before Musk starts claiming the car can go back in time.

SAVE $160: As of Nov. 7 save $160 on the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3. That brings it down to $389.99, knocking 29% off its $549.99 price tag.

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When you think of tablets, you think of iPads, but that's not your only option out there. While testing a new batch for our guide on the best tablets, we got to try some new Android options that totally impressed us. One of which was the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3, a compact gaming tablet with some surprising power. Since testing, we've been watching the price on the tablet, trying to find a good deal. Luckily, one just dropped.

As of Nov. 7, the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is down to $389.99. That saves you $160 off its usual MSRP of $549.99, for 29% savings.

The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is an impressive little tablet. It has a 8.8-inch screen with 2.5K resolution for a brilliant display. It's designed for gaming, with impressive refresh rates so you don't miss a second in your game or stream. But we liked this tablet even for non-gamers. It has 12GB of RAM and scored higher than the standard iPad on the Geekbench 6 score.

Shop this doorbuster deal at Lenovo and get the Legion Tab Gen 3 for just $389.99 and save $160.

SAVE $500: As of Nov. 7, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale for just $899 at Amazon. Not only is that a savings of 36% or $500, but it's the best price we've ever seen on this model.

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We're officially in peak season for buying a new laptop and this Microsoft Surface deal is living proof.

As of Nov. 7, the 13.8-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 with the Snapdragon X Elite chip, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage is on sale at Amazon for only $899 instead of its usual $1,399. That's $500 in savings, which brings it down to a new record low. Mashable's resident laptop expert Haley Henschel calls it a "crazy good deal" that's worthy of the Black Friday doorbuster label. Even the Microsoft Store and Best Buy (famous for excellent laptop deals) haven't matched this price drop.

The Surface Laptop 7 earned the title of Mashable's favorite Windows laptop for most people, thanks to its premium performance, ultra-long battery life, and stylish and sturdy aluminum design. "Apple must be sweating through its armpits with the launch of the Surface Laptop 7 because — holy cow — this is one hell of a laptop," wrote former Mashable Tech Editor Kim Gedeon.

The Snapdragon X Elite chip is faster than 83 percent of the laptops in our testing database in Best Performance mode and is right on par with Apple's M4 MacBook Air in a Geekbench 6 CPU benchmark. It also outlasts most other laptops with a 23-hour battery life. Gedeon added, "From 'Paint' to 'Photos,' the jam-packed AI capabilities in the Surface Laptop 7 make Windows fun again.

It's not perfect, as certain specialty apps aren't compatible with the Surface Laptop 7. Just double-check before you commit that it works with your favorite apps and you'll be good to go. The premium price tag is usually hard to stomach, but at $500 off, we recommend adding it to your cart ASAP.

If Netflix's In Your Dreams feels reminiscent of Pixar's fantastical worlds and heartfelt life lessons, that's no accident.

The film is the feature debut from director Alex Woo, who served as a story artist on Ratatouille, WALL-E, and more before departing Pixar and founding Kuku Studios. In Your Dreams is Kuku's first film, and if it's anything to go by, there's a promising new animation studio in town.

What's In Your Dreams about? Stevie, Baloney Tony, and Elliot embark on a new adventure. Credit: Netflix

In Your Dreams begins with a scene so sweet it'll make your teeth ache. A young girl named Stevie (voiced by Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) makes French toast in the kitchen with her parents (voiced by Simu Liu and Cristin Milioti). They dance, crack inside jokes, and are all together too cloyingly cute to be true. That's because they aren't. All of this is a dream sequence, and it's about to become a nightmare.

The nightmare manifests in the form of Stevie's younger brother Elliot (voiced by Elias Janssen). His in-dream sobbing prompts pacifiers to rain down from the sky, triggering an argument between their parents.

SEE ALSO: 'In Your Dreams' trailer: Two siblings try to save their parents' marriage in new Netflix adventure

Like most dreams, Stevie's nightmare reflects her current anxieties. She, a consummate perfectionist, shares a room with the human tornado (and amateur magician) that is Elliot. But his messiness is only one part of her stress. She's also picking up on tension between her parents, and all she wants is for their family dynamic to go back to the idyllic, French toast-making days of the past.

She gets a surprising opportunity to make that dream come true when she and Elliot stumble on an enchanted book named The Legend of the Sandman. The book transports her and Elliot into their dream worlds. There, they hope to find the Sandman (voiced by Omid Djalili) so he can grant their wish for a happy family.

In Your Dreams delivers cute dreams and spooky nightmares. Welcome to Breakfast Town. Credit: Netflix

In Your Dreams' dreamscapes are sweet childhood fantasies. At one point, Stevie and Elliot venture down a river that can only be described as Disney's It's A Small World ride crossed with Chuck E. Cheese. At another, they arrive in the mouth-watering world of Breakfast Town, a feudal kingdom populated by sentient muffins and bacon. It's there that they cross paths with Elliot's treasured stuffed giraffe Baloney Tony (voiced by Craig Robinson), who becomes a delightful wisecracking (and laser-farting) guide to the siblings as they undertake their quest.

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These worlds come to vivid, colorful life, a nice contrast from In Your Dreams' more muted take on Stevie and Elliot's waking world. But what truly makes them pop is how In Your Dreams turns them from dream to nightmare. Every time Stevie and Elliot panic on their journey, a storm of nightmare energy blows in and taints their dreams. Breakfast Town, for instance, slowly molds over in a neat visual trick, turning its citizens from cute treats to nasty food zombies.

It's clear that Woo and the In Your Dreams team had a fun time crafting the film's nightmares, showcased in a madcap montage that explores both classic nightmare scenarios, like being naked in public, and some wilder ones, like being eaten by a giant hot dog. The dream-centric conceit allows the film's animators to go wild, with shipwrecks and riffs on The Shining and Sailor Moon thrown in the mix. The result is a blast of an animated adventure, but it also carries a deep weight when it comes to exploring Stevie and Elliot's worries about their family life.

In Your Dreams doesn't shy away from parental conflict. Get ready for a moving family tale. Credit: Netflix

None of In Your Dreams' dreamland chaos would mean anything if it wasn't rooted in Stevie and Elliot's anxieties about their parents' marriage, which the film portrays with unflinching honesty. There are no overwrought screaming matches, no demonizing of either the kids' mother or father. Instead, there are quiet conversations about whether the two need to spend some time apart, and how they've changed since the beginning of their marriage. It's a thoughtful, mature portrayal of how parents can grow distant yet still love each other.

In Your Dreams also acknowledges that kids are more than capable of noticing marital tensions, and that that can cause them stress. Take Stevie's tries to play peacemaker — not just in the dream world, but in real life, too. They're hopeful attempts to recreate the good old days, but they're also proof that she's putting undue pressure on herself over something she can't control. In Your Dreams meets young people going through something similar at their level, telling them it will be okay. In a film full of magic and imaginary creatures, it's this thoughtful messaging that keeps In Your Dreams feeling closer to a dream come true.

In Your Dreams is now in select theaters. It premieres Nov. 14 on Netflix.

"Really, everyone is a creator," Amrapali (Ami) Gan, former CEO of OnlyFans, told Mashable in an interview. Think about how every audience member films the concert they're watching — or how everyone at a restaurant films their food. 

Gan and her co-founder, Kailey Magder, hope to harness our modern creator economy with Vylit, an upcoming 18+ platform where, apparently, anyone can build an audience and monetize their posts, including topless content.

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"Vylit is where sharing and earning collide, as thirst traps and everyday moments live side by side," Vylit's website claims. "Why? Because you're hot."

Gan, who was CEO of the adult platform OnlyFans from December 2021 to July 2023, said that we're just at the beginning of the creator economy, and it's going to become more and more normalized for anyone to sell content, subscriptions, and the like based on their personal interests.

"That's truly the future," she said.

Vylit launches in beta next month, with the goal of having a broader launch in March or April 2026. But while Vylit will allow bare breasts, don't expect it to be exactly like OnlyFans. 

Topless, but no nudes on Vylit

After Gan left OnlyFans, she started a marketing company called Hoxton Projects. She and Magder worked with other brands there — but they were both entrepreneurial-minded, Gan said, and they ideated on what their own business could look like. 

Left: Ami Gan. Right: Kailey Magder Credit: Vylit

They had other ideas, like a dog treat company or holistic cleaning products, but between people frequently reaching out to them with ideas for "the next OnlyFans" and their own frustrations with modern social media, the idea for Vylit formed.

"It truly addresses this white space that sits between traditional platforms like Instagram and TikTok, and these adult creator platforms," Gan said. "And that's where we see the opportunity to have an 18 and over platform where anyone can monetize content, build a community, and have true freedom of expression."

That freedom has its limits, though. "As we say, we're going to free the nipple, but not the rest," Gan said. Meaning, only the top half will be allowed Vylit. No genitalia, no explicit content. (Gan led marketing at OnlyFans at the time when it tried to ban explicit content in August 2021; the platform soon reversed course after a horde of backlash.)

While X and Bluesky allow adult content, Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram) and TikTok don't.

The reason behind Vylit's line, Gan explained, is to appeal to a mass market audience. "These days you can turn on HBO or whatever and see all kinds of stuff, so we feel that it's a lot more acceptable while still keeping that broader appeal to anyone who wants that safe space to share content," she said, while not opening an app first thing in the morning and seeing nudes.

18+ in the age of age verification

"To us, the future of social media is very much 18 and over," Gan said.

It seems that more and more legislatures believe this, too, with the increased adoption of age-verification laws, which require personal data like a government ID or biometric scans to prove you're of age. This goes for explicit sites, but more and more non-explicit sites are installing age-verification measures like Spotify and YouTube. Free speech and internet experts told Mashable earlier this year that increased age verification would fundamentally change the internet, including curtailing minors' access. 

At Vylit, the team had these conversations earlier on, Gan said. All users will go through an age verification process in the form of a facial age check. If you want to upload content onto Vylit, you'll have to submit an ID as well. 

All content will be reviewed by AI before it's published on Vylit — including text. (Vylit is partnering with Unitary AI around content moderation). Everything that gets flagged will be reviewed by a human, Gan said. 

Tools for creators — beyond what OnlyFans has

AI also shapes the tools for creators on the platform. One is image-generation, Magder said. Vylit can create an "AI twin," so creators can input images of themselves and it will generate content with that "twin."

Then there's AI chat, created in the likeness of the creator. Fans (or "members") will be able to speak either with the creator themselves or their AI, and there will be transparency around that. (Meanwhile, on OnlyFans, creators are using controversial messaging tools, where fans think they're speaking to creators when actually they're chatting with AI bots — or other humans called "chatters.")

The Vylit team is also developing stronger search and discovery tools to easily find creators you're interested in. Not just based on aesthetic preferences but hobbies and interests, Gan said. This will help foster community as well as engagement, as fans will have connection with a creator beyond what they look like. 

While OnlyFans didn't come up, the platform is known for its lack of search function, so much so that users have taken to creating their own.

How Vylit is different than other creator platforms

Gan and Magder made these features, and Vylit as a whole, with creators in mind. Creator jobs grew 7x in recent years, according to a study released earlier this year, and Goldman Sachs estimated that the creator economy could hit $480 billion by 2027. 

But with platforms like FanHouse — and let's face it, OnlyFans — already out there, where does Vylit fit in?

Gan said that Vylit is a platform that's made for everyone, whether you want to monetize content or build a community. She claimed that users will be able to build a community on Vylit, whereas other platforms are typically for those who had an existing audience. 

Magder concurred, saying, "These existing platforms are really focused on the top one percent of creators, and expecting those creators to do marketing in order to build their following." But the marketing has to happen on other platforms — whereas you can join Vylit and create an audience. 

"We really think about what's stopping people from becoming creators, and it's like, well, they don't feel like they have a big enough following to monetize," she continued. So, they're building Vylit to allow creators of any size to thrive.

And there will be monetization tools. Vylit creators will be able to offer subscriptions, content pay-per-view, and tips. Magder said they thought about creator pain points and how they can reverse engineer the platform to support everyday creators — whether they're small and trying to become a creator or they're a big creator who's been in the space a long time.

This month, though, most creators will have to watch Vylit develop from afar, as it's invite-only.

Manny Jacinto broke through as dopey and lovable Jason Mendoza on The Good Place. Then he took that expectation to Star Wars: The Acolyte, playing a curious apothecary called Qimir. But midway through this gone-before-its time spinoff, a reveal flipped fans' expectations and thrust a new Sith icon into the galaxy far, far away. So, how do you follow that up? By walking in the dance shoes of Patrick Swayze in the much-anticipated and nostalgia-rich sequel Freakier Friday.

A trained dancer who turned his passion for performing to acting, Jacinto makes these leaps look easy. He visited Mashable's Say More couch to reveal what it was like for him behind the scenes. Sitting down with Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko, Jacinto delves into what it felt like to take big swings on The Good Place, the skill of combining dance and character, and the unexpected challenges on Freakier Friday's homage to Dirty Dancing. Plus, he shares his secret to doing justice to the role of the himbo.

"I've always gravitated toward those dummies," Jacinto said, looking back on classic TV himbos like Matt LeBlanc on Friends and Chris Pratt on Parks and Recreation. "I just found these guys so funny. But in the back of my head, I'm like, 'These guys must be incredibly smart, because you play a dumb character and you play it to be dumb ... you really got to find this nonconformist viewpoint of why this character would be this way.'"

For more from Jacinto on his time on The Acolyte, Star Wars fans, and what he hopes for the future — even if the series was canceled — check out the full Say More interview on YouTube.

Freakier Friday comes to Disney+ on Nov. 12.

MARKET VALUE: As of Nov. 7, the Pokémon TCG White Flare Binder Collection is $47.94 at Amazon, which is market value at TCGPlayer.

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Mega Evolution and Phantasmal Flames is going off right now in the Pokémon community. With all the hype of Pokémon Legends: ZA, the return of old and the introduction of new Mega Evolutions is the perfect concoction of fan service and synergy with Pokémon games and the TCG. You absolutely love to see it.

Amazon has dropped the price of their White Flare Binder Collection listing, now rocking a $47.94 price tag. That's 11% cheaper than last week and puts it in line with current secondary market values.

SEE ALSO: Where to buy Pokémon cards in 2025 — avoid overpaying or missing out on new sets

You're getting five White Flare boosters and a Reshiram-themed soft binder to keep your collection safe, and good luck if you're going for a master set with this. Every Unovan Pokémon has its own Illustration Rare, Secret Art Rare, Black White Rare, and the Pokéball/Masterball rares. It's a crazy set, but what a brilliant way to cap off the Scarlet and Violet era of Pokémon TCG.

Most valuable Black Bolt and White Flare Pokémon cards Credit: The Pokémon Company

It's hard work getting top chase cards in any Pokémon TCG set, but even more so with the size of Black Bolt and White Flare. Here's where to buy them right now alongside up-to-date value data so you can make an informed investment:

1. Victini – 171/086 – SV: Black Bolt
   Near Mint Holofoil: $445.98
   Market price: $479.01
   Most recent sale: $440

2. Victini – 172/086 – SV: White Flare
   Near Mint Holofoil: $435.05
   Market price: $232.27
   Most recent sale: $449.99

3. Zekrom ex – 172/086 – SV: Black Bolt
   Near Mint Holofoil: $435
   Market price: $447.67
   Most recent sale: $483.91

4. Reshiram ex – 173/086 – SV: White Flare
   Near Mint Holofoil: $370.08
   Market price: $370.55
   Most recent sale: $373.50

5. Zekrom ex – 166/086 – SV: Black Bolt
   Near Mint Holofoil: $224.90
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6. Reshiram ex – 166/086 – SV: White Flare
   Near Mint Holofoil: $187
   Market price: $190.88
   Most recent sale: $179.99

TL;DR: Live stream Werder Bremen vs. Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Bundesliga is already looking settled at the top, but there are a lot of positions to fight for under Bayern Munich. Werder Bremen and Wolfsburg are battling it out in the middle of the standings, with four points separating them as they face each other at the Weserstadion.

If you want to watch Werder Bremen vs. Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Werder Bremen vs. Wolfsburg?

Werder Bremen vs. Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga kicks off at 7:30 p.m. GMT on Nov. 7. This fixture takes place at the Weserstadion.

How to watch Werder Bremen vs. Wolfsburg for free

Werder Bremen vs. Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Werder Bremen vs. Wolfsburg for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Live stream Werder Bremen vs. Wolfsburg for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Werder Bremen vs. Wolfsburg without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream select fixtures from the Bundesliga before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

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Live stream Werder Bremen vs. Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga for free with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $40: As of Nov. 7, the Fire TV Cube has dropped to $99.99 at Amazon ahead of Black Friday. This is $40 off its list price of $139.99.

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Early Black Friday deals are already starting to drop at select retailers, and if you've been hoping to upgrade your streaming setup ahead of the holiday season, Amazon's streaming devices have seen some nice discounts lately. In particular, the Fire TV Cube has dropped to $99.99 for a limited time.

Score $40 off the Fire TV Cube's retail price of $139.99. This is a great offer if you're looking for a 4K boost in streaming quality for your favorite shows and movies over the holidays.

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

The Fire TV Cube supports 4K Ultra HD resolution alongside Dolby Vision and HDR so you can experience crisp picture quality, no matter if you're settling in for a movie night or starting up a new show. It also supports Dolby Atmos audio so you can feel completely immersed in what you're watching with great sound, too.

Thanks to support for WiFi 6E, you'll get to enjoy smooth streaming quality. And its octa-core 2.0 GHz processor makes booting up and looking through different apps hassle free.

Amazon currently has it listed as a limited-time deal, so act fast to save on the Fire TV Cube ahead of Black Friday. And if you don't feel like dropping this much cash on a streaming upgrade, Amazon's Fire TV Sticks are also on sale right now, including the Fire TV Stick 4K Plus and Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

UNDER MARKET VALUE: Phantasmal Flames, the first expansion for the well-received Mega Evolution generation of Pokémon TCG, has dropped its preorder allocation at Amazon and product is selling past. Booster Bundles are still available though, and they're under market value right now.

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After Black Bolt, White Flare, and Mega Evolution double ETB sets released at the same time, it's nice to see a concentrated expansion release in Phantasmal Flames. And it's an absolute banger.

The Dragon-type Mega evolution of fan-favorite Pokémon Charizard is front and center, and here's what else is packed into Phantasmal flames:

SEE ALSO: Where to buy Pokémon cards in 2025 — avoid overpaying or missing out on new sets

• Five Special Illustration Rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and Supporter cards

• Six Mega Evolution Pokémon ex

• Four Pokémon ex

• 12 Illustration Rare Pokémon

• 17 Ultra rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, Trainer and Energy Cards

The hype is real for the Mega Evolution era of Pokémon TCG, and it's simply nice playing Legends: Z-A whilst looking at my card collections and decks full of Mega Evolved Pokémon. And with Hyperspace Luminoise City coming in the Mega Dimension DLC, Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution is going to get crazy.

Phantasmal Flame product lineup and MSRP

Unfortunately, it's not just scalpers getting in on inflating Pokémon TCG sealed product. Big box retailers like Amazon and Target are doing it too.

It pays to make sure you know what these sealed products should be going for at retail, although you'll usually find retailers over or just under secondary market value these days rather than MSRP. Here's what the prices should be off the shelf:

• Booster Box — 36 packs, MSRP around $129.99

• Booster Packs — MSRP $4.49

• Booster Bundle (6 packs) — MSRP $26.94

• Elite Trainer Box (ETB) — MSRP $49.99

• Ultra-Premium Collection (UPC) — MSRP $119.99

• Mega Gengar ex & Mega Diancie ex decks — Releases slightly earlier on Oct. 24, MSRP $14.99–$19.99

Save $230: As of Nov. 7, the Dyson V11 cordless vacuum is on sale for $399.99 at Amazon. That's a 37% discount on the list price.

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Dyson is famed for its high-quality vacuums, and if you’ve been thinking about treating yourself to one, now might be the perfect time because the Dyson V11 is down to its lowest price in 2025. As of Nov. 7, it is currently priced at $399.99, a saving of $230 on list price. It was last priced this low at the end of December 2024, so you know you're getting a great deal.

This vacuum is perfect for all kinds of cleaning thanks to its many attachments. It comes with a wand, docking station, charger, and several cleaning tools, including a mini soft dusting brush, crevice tool, hair screw tool, and Motorbar cleaner head. It's wireless too, but you won't have to keep stopping to charge. You'll get up to 60 minutes of run time, and your three power modes (auto, eco, and boost) let you adjust performance to suit different cleaning jobs.

SEE ALSO: Save $50 on the iRobot Roomba Plus 405 — one of the best valued robot vacuums and mops

Do you have a furry friend at home? The V11 can cope. The Motorbar head helps remove hair and pet hair, while the hair screw tool is designed specifically for long hair and pet hair on stairs, upholstery, and pet beds. It even has an LCD screen that shows the power mode, any maintenance alerts, and remaining battery life.

This is a limited-time deal at Amazon, so don't miss out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SAVE $40: As of Nov. 7, the Amazon Fire TV 2-Series is on sale for $109.99 at Amazon. That's a 27% discount on the list price.

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It's the season for festive movie nights on the couch, and if you've been on the hunt for a new TV to make the cozy season even more special, you'll love this new deal on the Amazon Fire TV 2-Series. Currently at its lowest price this year, the 32-inch model of this TV is currently down to only $109.99. If you want something a little bigger, the 40-inch version is on sale too, down from $249.99 to $129.99.

This is a great TV, even without the sale price. It has a HD 720p resolution with support for HDR 10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Audio, so games, movies, and Netflix shows all come through in great quality. It also provides access to live TV, games, music, and over one million movies and TV episodes through all your favorite streaming services like Prime Video and Disney+.

SEE ALSO: What's new to streaming this week? (Nov. 7, 2025)

You also get the use of free streaming options like YouTube, Tubi, and Pluto TV. And if you have a few Fire devices (another TV or a Fire Stick), your content will stay synced across all the devices for consistent viewing between rooms. Pick up your show exactly where you left off.

As it's an Amazon device, you'll also benefit from Alexa voice control and smart home integration. Use it to search through different streaming platforms or control your smart home devices like a robot vacuum.

Don't miss out on this low price — pick up this TV deal from Amazon now.

SAVE $70: As of Nov. 7, the Fitbit Sense 2 is on sale for $179.95 at Amazon. This is 28% off its list price of $249.95.

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The Black Friday shopping season is officially upon us, and if you're looking for good deals to scoop up, quite a few retailers have already launched strong discounts. In the realm of smartwatches and fitness trackers, the Fitbit Sense 2 is currently down to $179.95 at Amazon.

As of Nov. 7, you can save $70 on the Fitbit Sense 2. Ahead of Black Friday, that's quite a nice deal to jump on. All available colors are discounted to this price as well, so you can choose between the shadow grey/graphite model, lunar white/platinum, or blue mist/pale gold.

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

Whether you want it for keeping an eye on your overall health or for workouts, the Fitbit Sense 2 is packed with features to help you out. For those with a love of fitness, some of these include all-day activity tracking, 24/7 heart rate, a built-in GPS, and 40+ exercise modes. When it comes to general health and wellbeing, it also features all-day stress detection, irregular heart rhythm notifications, daily sleep stages, and a Sleep Score, just to name a few helpful features.

If you've been looking for a new smartwatch to carry you into the new year, don't miss out on this deal on the Fitbit Sense 2 at Amazon. There's a few more Fitbit deals worth checking out at Amazon. At the moment, the Fitbit Inspire 3 is also discounted ahead of Black Friday.