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TL;DR: Veterans, military service members, and military spouses can enjoy a free Starbucks coffee on Veterans Day 2025 (Nov. 11).

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Starbucks are honoring veterans, military service members, and military spouses with a tall (12 fl oz) hot or iced brewed coffee on Veterans Day. This special offer is valid at participating stores on Nov. 11. You can find your nearest participating store here.

Before you set off in search of your free drink, it's worth noting that cold brew, nitro, and customizations are excluded from this promotion. You're also limited to one drink per customer. This isn't a never-ending supply of caffeine, folks.

SEE ALSO: Starbucks Red Cup Day nears: When, how to get your free cup

This isn't the first time that Starbucks has supported the military community. Since 2013, Starbucks has worked alongside more than 40,000 veterans and military spouses in its cafés. Starbucks also supports the Wounded Warrior Project and the USO by donating $200,000 divided evenly between both organizations.

What better way to celebrate Veterans Day? Score your free tall hot or iced brewed coffee at Starbucks.

Google is warning users to stay alert this month as scammers step up operations across job sites, app stores and shopping platforms.

In a Nov. 6 advisory, Google’s Trust and Safety team said it’s tracking a rise in sophisticated scams — many powered by AI — that target job seekers, small businesses and holiday shoppers. Here’s what to watch for:

Fake job postings

Fraudsters impersonate real employers and demand upfront "training" or "processing" fees. Some scams use fake interviews to steal banking or ID info. Google advises applying only through verified company websites.

Review extortion

Businesses are being "review-bombed" with fake one-star reviews, followed by ransom demands to stop the attacks. Google is introducing tools that enable merchants to report these cases directly.

AI impersonation scams

Scammers are using hype around AI to push fake "free" versions of tools or apps that actually install malware or steal credentials. The best advice is to only download from official app stores or domains.

Malicious VPN apps

Scam VPNs disguised as trusted brands are spreading on social media and third-party sites. They often request excessive permissions or deliver spyware.

Fraud recovery scams

Scammers pose as investigators or government agencies, promising to recover stolen funds for an upfront fee. Legitimate entities never charge to start a case.

Holiday shopping scams

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday approaching, fake storefronts and phishing texts are on the rise. Avoid "too good to be true" deals and unexpected delivery notices.

Google Photos is not only a good way to look at the photos you've saved online, but it's also a solid app for making quick edits to your photos. Now, Google Photos is getting a few AI-infused features that you might actually find yourself using a lot.

I love scouring Facebook Marketplace for a used bargain. Local sellers seem happy to list items at reasonable prices in order to encourage a sale, and I don’t have to worry about delivery costs or bumps in the mail. It’s also nice to inspect in person, before you buy.

Advent calendars are one of the most coveted gifts of the season. The catch is that they're one of the only gifts that has to be given at the beginning of December to follow proper daily opening rules, which cuts several weeks off of your possible shopping time. Naturally, everyone's scrambling — so when Amazon drops some limited-inventory Advent calendar deals ahead of Black Friday, you'd be wise to jump on them.

SEE ALSO: Best gifts under $50 that are great for absolutely everyone

As of Nov. 11, we've found a really fun variety of Advent calendars (outside of the classic Lego sets that always sell out). Themes include Mini Brands, Bluey, Hello Kitty, and several Disney Funko Pop! options. Some are flash deals with limited inventory, so if you see one still in stock and on sale, grab it.

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It's about to get a little bit more difficult to ace your sleep score on the Apple Watch.

According to 9 to 5 Mac, watchOS 26.2 is updating its sleep score to be more accurate. Currently, your sleep score is based off of three categories: duration (worth 50 points), bedtime (worth 30 points), and interruptions (worth 20 points). Then, you're given one of five scores: very low (0-29), low (30-49), OK (50-69), high (70-89), or excellent (90-100). That "excellent" score will soon be no more.

SEE ALSO: I tested the top fitness trackers for running a marathon (by running the NYC marathon)

Apple is changing the new sleep scores by eliminating the score "excellent" and replacing that with "very high." It is also easier to get a very low score and more difficult to get that very high score. According to 9 to 5 Mac, very low will now be 0-40 points, low will be 41-60 points, OK will be 61-80 points, high will be 81-95 points, and very high will be 96 to 100 points.

In general, I've found that the Apple Watch overestimates my quality of sleep, so I see this change as a good thing. For example, last night I slept for seven hours and 16 minutes and went to bed around 10:30, which earned me a 47/50 for duration, a 30/30 on bedtime, and a 16/20 on interruptions (I have a chatty cat). In total, that was a 93 — an "Excellent." In comparison, my WHOOP MG 4.0 gave me an 87 percent sleep performance score, based on sleep duration vs. need, consistency, efficiency, and stress.

Tesla has launched a rental program letting customers drive one of its cars for three to seven days starting at just $60 per day, plus taxes and fees. The deal comes with perks like unlimited mileage, free Supercharging, and access to Full Self-Driving (Supervised) while you’re behind the wheel.

Google’s Gemini for Home voice assistant is officially two weeks into its rollout, and early reactions from users suggest it’s already changing how people talk to their smart homes.

A Nov. 11 update on the Google Nest Community blog said the Gemini for Home team has been collecting feedback "across support channels, social media, in-app feedback, and the community itself." The post claims users have praised the Gemini upgrade for making Google Home "actually useful beyond asking for today’s weather" and called it a "massive improvement" over the old Google Assistant.

The biggest question, however, remains: when will everyone get it? Google said the Gemini for Home rollout is still limited to U.S. users but will expand to other regions starting in early 2026. The company advised users to make sure their home address is current in the Google Home app.

Google also clarified confusion for people managing multiple homes. Gemini for Home is enabled at the Home level, not per account — meaning an upgrade in one household doesn’t automatically apply to others linked to the same user.

The post noted updates to the FAQ page addressing early-access questions, including troubleshooting, and how to submit feedback directly by saying, "Hey Google, send feedback."

Google said its teams are investigating reported issues and iterating quickly. Future progress updates will be posted on the company’s "Things to Know" blog.

"Your feedback is critical to helping us improve," the post said. "Please keep it coming."

The best early Black Friday AirPods deals at a glance: Best Early Black Friday AirPods deal Apple AirPods 4 $84.99 (Save $44.01) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday AirPods Pro deal Apple AirPods Pro 2 $169.99 (Save $79.01) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday AirPods Max Deal AirPods Max $499.99 (Save $49.01) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday EarPods Deal Apple EarPods $16.99 (Save $2.01) Get Deal

If you’ve been waiting all year to grab a new pair of AirPods, now’s your chance. Early Black Friday sales are continuing to roll out ahead of the big shopping event itself, and Apple’s signature earbuds are included in the selection of deals you can swoop in and claim now. Several retailers have already slashed prices across different models right now, from entry-level AirPods to the premium AirPods Max, so if you're looking to snag some, you should go add them to your cart now.

Amazon’s leading the pack right now with a shockingly low deal on the AirPods 4, which means it should be your first stop for the entry-level buds if you're looking to save on them. The retailer is also offering a significant discount on the AirPods Pro 2 if you want a more tailored fit and additional features. But this could change at any moment, as Black Friday is a fickle and unpredictable beast.

Don’t hold your breath for Apple itself to offer much beyond gift card incentives, though. Going straight to the source for AirPods won't net you significant savings as Apple never goes big on direct price cuts. Your best bet is to snag a deal through one of the major retailers putting on early discounts.

Below, we've rounded up the most notable AirPods offers you can find right now, which we'll continue to update as we move closer to Black Friday. If you're certain you're ready to grab a pair of AirPods, however, now's the time to go ahead and snag yours. As additional deals come to light, you'll be able to find them here, so be sure to bookmark this page and come back.

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These entry-level AirPods may be more affordable than their premium alternatives, but that doesn't mean they skimp on sound. They're a fantastic choice for a reliable pair of cheap earbuds, and their all-time low price of $84.99 at Amazon is a compelling reason to drop what you're doing and claim a pair before they go out of stock ahead of Black Friday.

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While the AirPods Pro 3 are the best of the best when it comes to Apple's selection of earbuds, the current Black Friday savings are localized to the previous generation: the AirPods Pro 2. Our favorite earbuds for Apple users and some of the best headphones we've tested offer great noise cancellation, excellent sound, and great battery life. They're especially sweet at a discount, so get them while you can.

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The stylish, over-the-ear AirPods Max are all about sounding great while turning heads, and they're especially tantalizing at this price. They offer great noise cancellation, simple controls, and 20 hours of battery life per charge. While they're the most expensive offering out of Apple's AirPods stable, you can score them for a decent price right now thanks to this early Black Friday deal.

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Apple's basic EarPods may be the cheapest of everything the company has to offer, but they're still no slouch when it comes to sound. These corded earbuds feel great and sound even better for the price, with a built-in remote that you can use to adjust volume, control music playback, and answer call with. Plus, their built-in mic makes chatting on the go feel like a dream.

Gmail continues to improve over time, which is good news, considering it's one of the most popular email services around, and it's about to get even better. Last month, news began to surface that Google was planning to add a few new filters and labels to help with organization. And now, right in time for the holiday season, two new labels are almost here to make life easier.

Best early Black Friday Apple Watch deals at a glance Best overall deal Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) $299 (save $200) Get Deal Best Apple Watch Ultra deal Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) $699.99 (save $99.01) Get Deal Best budget Apple Watch deal Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 40mm) $159.99 (save $89.01) Get Deal

It's not even time to grocery shop for the Thanksgiving meal yet, but the Black Friday deals are already coming in hot. All the major retailers have now dropped full details about dates of the official Black Friday events and we have an idea of deals we're looking forward to seeing, but there might not be a reason to wait.

SEE ALSO: I found 30+ early Black Friday tech deals I'd recommend to friends and family: Save on Apple, Samsung, DJI

Sales are already here and we're seeing record low price on Lego sets, Apple devices, portable power stations, and tons more. If you've been hoping to snag an Apple Watch for yourself or gift one to someone truly special, check out this pre-Black Friday deals.

Keep in mind we don't typically see the Apple store offer fantastic deals during Black Friday. In previous years, Apple has dropped a free gift card promo, but if you're after deals, you'll want to shop other locations like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy.

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Just because it's an older model, doesn't mean it's unworthy. The Apple Watch Series 10 comes packed with useful features we've all come to love about Apple Watches, but since it's an older generation these days, it's on a major discount ahead of Black Friday. Snag this Apple Watch Series 10 with GPS and cellular from Walmart for the same sale price as the GPS only model.

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Need a rugged watch that can keep up with adventures? The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a solid model, especially given its early Black Friday sale price of $699.99 at Amazon. That takes nearly $100 off the usual price. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 comes with some upgrades that are great for outdoors, and this model only launched in September, so it's the latest and greatest technology from Apple. Noticeably, the battery life is a great improvement over the Ultra 2 with Apple, stating it'll get an additional six hours over the previous model.

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If you're in the market for a new Apple Watch but don't want to spend big money, the 2nd generation Apple Watch SE (GPS, 40mm) is on sale for $159.99 at Amazon for a limited time only. Apple has moved on to the Apple Watch SE 3 but that means you can snag great discounts on the previous model, and today is a solid case in point. But the older model is still great, offering tons of Apple Watch essentials like sleep tracking, fitness metrics, fall detection, an emergency SOS, and the ability to take calls and reply to texts, of course. Since this model is on sale for under $160, it could be a great gifting option or perfect for those new to the wonderful world of smartwatches.

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Hybrid cars used to take a hit on resale compared to gas-powered rides, but lately they’re holding their value better thanks to improved reliability and growing familiarity with American buyers. Rising fuel costs have pushed these efficient models into higher demand.

Apple has a new iOS beta out now for your perusal.

Specifically, the beta for iOS 26.2 is out now for iPhone users. As the second update to iOS 26, it doesn't seem like it's going to be especially transformative or revolutionary. But, the fine folks at places like 9to5Mac have dug into iOS 26.2 and come back with information about the biggest new features you can expect when the update drops in the near-ish future.

SEE ALSO: iOS 26.2, macOS 26.2, and iPadOS 26.2 betas are here: How to download iOS 26.2 beta: The biggest new features

Here's what you can expect from iOS 26.2.

Changes to Apple Podcasts

As I said, iOS 26.2 isn't a huge update. Many of the changes are minor updates to apps and whatnot, starting with Apple Podcasts.

Specifically, podcasts will now have AI-generated chapters with timestamps. Podcast creators are free to make their own chapters that will override the AI-generated ones, but if they don't feel like doing that, you'll at least have something to use as a guide for when to avoid spoiler discussions about a movie you haven't seen yet. There's also a new "Podcast Mentions" feature that will link to other podcasts that are mentioned in the one you're listening to.

Sleep Score adjustments

Interestingly, Apple decided to refine the Apple Watch Sleep Score system. Here are the new score classifications, with the previous ones in parenthesis:

• Very Low: 0-40 (was 0-29 before)

• Low: 41-60 (was 30-49 before)

• OK: 61-80 (was 50-69 before)

• High: 81-95 (was 70-89 before)

• Excellent: 96-100 (was 90-100 before)

In other words, it's a little less forgiving than it used to be.

Apple News redesign

Apple also made some UI changes to the Apple News app. For instance, the "Today" screen now has easy-access buttons for food, puzzles, politics, and sports, so you don't have to seek those out yourself. There's also a new "Following" tab that will surface stories you've saved and things you've favorited.

Liquid Glass lock screen customization

Lastly, Apple is continuing its quest to make people like Liquid Glass more.

After introducing an ability to tint the Liquid Glass UI in iOS 26.1, the new iOS 26.2 beta gives you even more control over it. There's now a slider that lets you adjust the opacity of the clock on your lock screen. This isn't a huge change, but it should be welcome for people who really, really don't like Liquid Glass.

On Nov. 10, Paramount Skydance announced that Paramount+ would be increasing its prices, effective Jan. 15, 2026. The company will also be getting rid of free trials for new users.

So how much will Paramount+ cost next year, compared to what it already costs? And with multiple tiers to choose from, what exactly will be you getting for your money?

SEE ALSO: How much does Netflix cost per month?

You've come to the right place. Below, we've laid out how much Paramount+ costs per month, as well as what each tier will get you, and how these prices stack up against other streaming services.

How much does Paramount+'s ad-supported tier cost?

Currently, Paramount+ has two tiers: one that comes with ads, and one that doesn't. The ad tier is called Paramount+ Essential, and it now costs $7.99 per month, or $59.99 per year. That means that if you choose to go with the annual plan, you're paying closer to $5 per month, saving almost $36 per year.

Starting Jan. 15, 2026, the monthly price of Paramount+ Essential will go up by $1, making it $8.99 per month. Its new annual price comes out to $89.99 per year. Opting for the annual plan will save you $17.89 per year.

With Paramount+ Essential, you get access to over 40,000 episodes and movies, along with select Showtime series. You can also stream on three devices at once, watch NFL games on CBS, and catch the UEFA Champions League.

SEE ALSO: Stephen Colbert doubles down on Trump/Epstein coverage, takes a shot at Paramount How much does Paramount+'s ad-free tier cost?

Right now, Paramount+ Premium costs $12.99 per month, or $119.99 per year. That means that if you go with the annual plan, you'll be paying closer to $10 per month, saving almost $36 per year.

However, after the price hikes, Paramount+ Premium will cost $13.99 per month, or $139.99 per year. Paying the annual price will save you $27.89 per year.

Paramount+ Premium gives you everything in the Paramount+ Essential tier, without ads (apart from during live TV). You gain access to all of Showtime, as well as the ability to stream CBS live. You're also able to watch titles in 4K, UHD, Dolby Vision, or HDR10, depending on your internet capabilities, as well as download movies and TV shows.

How do Paramount+'s prices stack up against other streaming services?

With all these costs in mind, how do Paramount+'s prices compare to those of other major streaming services? Let's break it down.

At $7.99 per month, Paramount+'s ad-supported tier is the cheapest of the streaming services, along with Peacock and Netflix, whose ad-supported tiers cost the same amount per month. A Prime Video subscription by itself without an Amazon Prime membership costs $8.99 per month, while HBO Max's ad-supported tier costs $10.99 per month. Both Hulu and Disney+'s ad-supported tiers' prices cost $11.99 per month, making them the most expensive of the major streamers.

Paramount+ Premium is also among the cheaper options for ad-free streaming services. Peacock's comes in at $10.99 per month, while Prime Video's is $11.98. Netflix's ad-free tier costs $17.99, while HBO Max's costs $18.49. Once again, Disney+ and Hulu are the most expensive, each coming in at $18.99 per month.

With the 2026 price hikes, Paramount+'s ad-supported tier will become more expensive than those of Peacock and Netflix, but it will still be among the cheaper options. The same goes for its Premium plan, which while still cost more than Peacock and Prime Video's ad-free tiers, but less than HBO Max, Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu's.

UPDATE: Nov. 11, 2025, 9:42 a.m. EST This article has been updated to include information about Paramount+'s price hikes.

It's happened to all of us. You fully charge your smartphone battery because you know you'll be out for the whole day and, somehow, your battery dies. Your smartphone doesn't always run out of charge this quickly, so it can't be solely a battery-related issue. There has to be some other culprit.

Good news, Android users. Google is going to step in and help you find the perpetrators.

Google just announced the launch of a new beta vitals metric for Android app developers that will result in a visible warning in the Google Play store for end users if an app causes excessive battery drain.

Google's new “excessive partial wake locks” metric, co-created by Samsung, aims to deter app developers from creating battery-draining apps while also warning users.

Rapid battery drain is usually the result of third-party apps that use wake locks to prevent smartphones from entering sleep mode in order to run background processes on the device when the screen is off.

Google says excessive wake locks are a “heavy contributor to battery drain.” As such, the company has created a threshold of what is deemed acceptable and unacceptable for apps running in the background.

According to Google, the company "considers a user session excessive if it holds more than 2 cumulative hours of non-exempt wake locks in a 24 hour period." Google has exemptions for apps that offer "clear user benefits" and provides "audio playback or user-initiated data transfer" as examples that would not fall under its bad behavior threshold.

However, the company says the bad behavior threshold for most apps will be crossed "when 5% of an app’s user sessions over the last 28 days are excessive."

When this happens, Google will warn the app developer in their Android vitals overview dashboard.

This is how the Google Play warning label for battery draining apps will be displayed. Credit: Google

If an app developer doesn't deal with their excessive wake locks issue, then it will affect how users see the app. According to Google, apps that cross the bad behavior threshold will receive a warning label in the Google Play store.

"This app may use more battery than expected due to high background activity," reads the notice.

Furthermore, Android users may have trouble finding these apps at all as Google will also make these apps ineligible for some discovery sections in the Google Play store.

This new update from Google seems like a pretty clear win-win. It forces app developers to create better apps and helps preserve users' battery life.

Paramount+ subscribers will be ringing in 2026 with a price increase.

During its Q3 2025 earnings report on Monday, the newly merged Paramount Skydance announced that it would be raising prices on both Paramount+'s ad-supported and ad-free plans, effective Jan. 15, 2026. The company will also be terminating free trials for any new users.

SEE ALSO: How much does Paramount+ cost per month?

The news comes as Paramount CEO David Ellison revealed plans to cut 1,600 employees in South America, in addition to the 1,000 employees already impacted by layoffs in October. It is just the latest in a series of price hikes from major streaming services, including Disney+ and HBO Max.

How much will Paramount+ cost after the price hikes?

Paramount+ currently offers two plans: one with ads and one without. The ad-supported tier, called Paramount+ Essential, currently costs $7.99 per month, or $59.99 per year. On Jan. 15, the monthly cost will go up $1 to become $8.99 per month, while the annual subscription will cost $89.99 per year.

With the annual subscription, Paramount+ subscribers will save $17.89 per year. That's less than half of the savings under the old plan, which came out to $35.89.

Paramount+'s ad-free tier, Paramount+ Premium, will also increase by $1, going from $12.99 per month to $13.99 per month. Come Jan. 15, the annual plan will cost $139.99, as opposed to $119.99. Subscribers who choose the new annual plan will ultimately save $27.89 per year, as opposed to the $35.89 savings under the old plan.

Did you know you can open tabs, click links, scroll through pages, and even navigate menus in Chrome—all using just your keyboard? It’s possible with a simple extension. It took me a bit of time to get used to it, but now I browse Chrome like a pro without ever touching the mouse or touchpad.

With so many power tool brands producing a ton of excellent tools, we have more options than ever these days. And while Ryobi, Milwaukee, DeWALT, and others all offer common tools like drills, drivers, sanders, and saws, Ryobi also manufactures some rather obscure items you may not have been aware of. So, here are five Ryobi tools that you'll probably want to buy once you hear about them.

SAVE 40%: As of Nov. 11, the Lego Christmas Tree (40573) is on sale for $26.99 at Amazon. That's a 40% discount on list price.

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I'm already making my holiday gift list, and I'm trying to find something for my nephew that isn't just another video game. This Lego Christmas Tree set is the perfect find — it's a fun holiday project that's way more engaging, and it's on sale for a great price.

SEE ALSO: 10+ best Advent calendars that are on sale right now at Amazon

As of Nov. 11, the Lego Christmas Tree (40573) is on sale for $26.99 at Amazon, down from $44.99. That's a 40% discount that you can secure for a limited time.

What's great about this 784-piece set is that it's a 2-in-1 build. Your giftee can choose to build one large tree that stands over 11 inches tall, or two smaller trees (one nine-inch and one six-inch). It’s a great solo activity, and the finished trees, adorned with ornaments, candles, and a yellow star, make for a festive piece of decor for their room.

Whether it's the nearest floor lamp or an open window, lighting is important to every space in your home. It’s easy to focus on flashy fixtures, but don’t forget about natural light. The windows in your home are a wonderful resource that, depending on your preferences, can be modified to complement your lighting needs (and even style) with the right shades. Shades can even dampen sound and manage room temperature.