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Black Friday 2026 at Home Depot: See the ad and early deals
Home Depot is officially kicking off the holiday shopping frenzy weeks ahead of schedule. Running in stores and online from Nov. 5 through Nov. 25, the retailer’s Black Friday Savings Event is doing what it does best: massive cordless power tool promos, rock-bottom holiday decor, and timely kitchen upgrades designed to bail you out before hosting duties begin.
The main draw for DIYers and woodworkers is the return of Home Depot's power tool BOGO event, where buying qualifying battery or starter kits from heavy hitters like Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Ryobi unlocks a free bare tool.
Meanwhile, the seasonal aisles are loaded with budget wins, including $5.98 LED string lights, $19.98 inflatables, and sub-$50 pre-lit Christmas trees, along with tiered appliance discounts that can add up to $1,250 in total savings.
Instead of making you comb through dozens of pages, we filtered out the filler to bring you the best deals worth grabbing from the Black Friday ad.
Best Decor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Accents Holiday 6.5 ft. Festive Pine Pre-Lit Christmas Tree $49.98 at The Home DepotShop Now at The Home Depot Why we like it
If you just want a decent tree set up before dinner, this 6.5-foot tree comes ready to go with 200 color-changing lights already wired into the branches. The color-changing micro fairy LEDs stay illuminated even if an individual bulb burns out or gets knocked loose. The 750 branch tips form a classic, dense silhouette with a manageable 41-inch base that tucks neatly into apartments or living rooms without taking up your entire walkways.
You also get plenty of control over the ambiance, thanks to four lighting presets — ranging from steady warm white to multicolor fades — and an included foot pedal switch that saves you from crawling across the floor every night just to unplug the stand.
More Home Depot decor deals3.5 ft. Pre-Lit LED Inflatable Santa — $19.98
3.5 ft. LED Yuletide Running Dog — $59.98
Home Accents Holiday 3.5 ft. LED Pre-Lit Lying Doe with Bow — $89.98
$397 Save $198 Get Deal at The Home Depot Why we like it
Cordless tools are useless once their batteries tap out, and this two-pack makes sure you always have a fresh one on standby. With two 5.0Ah packs in the box, you can keep one locked in a drill or saw while the other charges on the charger. They deliver way more runtime than standard packs, handle drops and rough garage knocks without cracking, and even work in freezing weather down past zero degrees.
The everyday perks are just as helpful. Each battery has a built-in LED gauge so you can check how much juice is left before you start a project, and the included charger supports both big M18 and compact M12 batteries, saving you from plugging in two different chargers. Even better, buying the kit unlocks a free bare tool at checkout — with choices, including impact wrenches, circular saws, and jobsite vacs.
More Home Depot tool dealsDeWalt Atomic 20V Max Cordless 2-Tool Combo Kit — $169 $249 (save $80)
Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit — $199 $299 (save $100)
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 21-Degree Cordless Framing Nailer — $379 $449 (save $70)
$329 Save $130 Get Deal at The Home Depot Why we like it
The Shark PowerPro Cordless Stick Vacuum uses a self-cleaning brushroll designed to prevent long hair and pet fur from wrapping around the bar, saving you from having to cut clogs. Its FloorDetect feature automatically adjusts the roller speed when you glide from bare floors to rugs, so you don't have to keep pausing to flip power switches.
Beyond floor cleaning, it runs for up to 50 minutes in handheld mode, has headlights to spot crumbs under dark furniture, and includes a sealed HEPA filter to keep fine dust from escaping back into the air. When you want to clean crumbs off the couch or tidy up car seats, the wand unclicks, turning the Shark PowerPro into a handheld with the included crevice and upholstery tools.
More Home Depot home improvement dealsRidgid 16 Gal. NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum — $69.88 $119 (save $49.12)
Samsung 24 in. Built-In Dishwasher w/ 3rd Rack — $499 $799 (save $300)
$1,010 Save $331 Get Deal at The Home Depot Why we like it
The Whirlpool 30-inch Freestanding Electric Range is built for busy dinner nights when you just want to get food on the table without hovering over the stove. Its No Preheat Mode lets you skip waiting around for the cavity to warm up when baking things like frozen pizzas, while a built-in temperature sensor balances heat output so casseroles bake evenly from edge to center.
On the surface, the five-burner cooktop includes a FlexHeat dual radiant burner that expands from 6 to 9 inches, letting you fit smaller saucepans or large stockpots that boil water up to 40% faster. You also get a dedicated low-heat Warm Zone right in the middle to hold sides until the main dish is ready.
More Home Depot kitchen dealsVissani 18.7 cu. ft. Bottom Freezer Refrigerator — $649 $799 (save $150)
Whirlpool 24 in. Built-In Tall Tub Dishwasher w/ 3rd Rack — $729 $1,049 (save $320)
Samsung 30 in. Smart Double Oven Gas Range w/ Air Fry — $1,399 $1,799 (save $400)
Pokémon TCG Chaos Rising Booster Bundles have dropped under $50 at Amazon — save $11.99
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is on sale for $48 at Amazon, down from its $59.99 list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle $48 at Amazon$59.99 Save $11.99 Get Deal at Amazon
If you're looking to catch a great Pokémon deal this weekend — and what Pokémon collector isn't? — Amazon has marked down the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle. This one's sure to be popular, so move quickly to get the discount.
As of Oct. 30, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is available for just $48 at Amazon, which is a 20% discount from the regular list price of $59.99. That's an overall saving of $11.99. Let's face it: Pokémon collecting rarely comes cheap, so a $10-plus saving is always a good thing.
SEE ALSO: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundle is now on sale at Walmart — save $15But it's actually a much bigger saving than it seems. Individual booster packs are up to a whopping $15.88 each on Amazon, so six packs will set you back $95.28. That means this deal saves you $47.28 on buying individual packs.
Each of the booster packs included in this set comes with 10 trading cards and one Basic Energy. Don't miss this awesome deal on the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle this weekend.
4 reasons I choose Waze over Google Maps
I first discovered Waze back in 2014 when traveling to a tech event in Colorado. I flew into Denver and had a 120-mile journey to my destination. It seemed like a simple trip, most of my time would be spent on a single interstate, and the resort was only a few short miles from the exit. About an hour into the trip, Waze suddenly told me to get off the highway at the upcoming exit. I knew I had just over an hour left on this highway, but needing a pit stop, I followed the directions.
Everything you need to know about Walmarts Black Friday 2026 sale: Store hours, early access, best deals
When you think of Black Friday, there's a good chance your mind goes to waiting in long lines to grab doorbuster deals at your local Walmart store. While the shopping event has drastically transformed over the last decade, one thing still rings true in 2026: Walmart has one of the most anticipated Black Friday sales of the season.
Walmart is still where you go if you want to shop Black Friday deals in person and avoid shipping altogether. But the retailer also hosts a pretty epic online savings event each year. You'll find deals and discounts across practically every department in the lead-up to the holidays, with things coming to a head on Black Friday proper.
To help you get the details straight and gear up to shop at Walmart on Black Friday 2026, here's everything you need to know, including when stores open, what will be on sale, and how to get early access.
When exactly is Walmart's Black Friday sale?Black Friday officially takes place on Friday, Nov. 27 in 2026. However, most retailers will kick off their Black Friday sales before that. Walmart has announced plans for three major holiday shopping events on its Black Friday 2026 calendar.
Walmart Early Black Friday Sale: Nov. 12 to Nov. 15
Walmart Black Friday Sale: Nov. 23 to Nov. 29 (online only Nov. 23 to Nov. 26)
Walmart Cyber Monday Sale: Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 (online only)
Last year, Walmart+ members got five hours of early access to both Walmart's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales before the events kicked off for the public. This year, during both Black Friday events, select online-only deals will be reserved exclusively for Walmart+ members for the first 24 hours of the sale while supplies last.
A Walmart+ membership costs $98 per year or $12.95 per month for its base plan. You can also bundle it with Sam's Club Plus for $120 per year. A membership comes with tons of free perks, including free delivery, free next-day shipping, free access to either Paramount+ or Peacock, pharmacy delivery, gas savings, and more. You can kick off a 30-day trial for just $1.
Opens in a new window Credit: Walmart Walmart+ Membership 30-day trial for $1 Get Deal at Walmart What time do Walmart stores open on Black Friday?Since Walmart's Black Friday sale takes place both in-store and online, its stores will be open as well. Walmart stores open at 6 a.m. local time on Black Friday, Nov. 27. There may be exceptions to those hours, so it's best to check Walmart's store locator for the exact opening hours at your local store. Walmart stores are closed on Thanksgiving Day.
What will be on sale at Walmart for Black Friday?In short: practically everything. Walmart is best known for its doorbuster deals on budget TVs, popular toys, gaming consoles, and small appliances. We expect those categories to be its strong suits once again, but there will be plenty of other categories worth shopping as well.
Last year, we saw pretty wild deals on the Oura Ring 4 and PS5 Disc Console, as well as $69 AirPods, an older generation MacBook Air for only $549, and a 75-inch Hisense QLED TV for only $378. Follow along with Mashable's Black Friday coverage for all the best deal drops from Walmart (and beyond).
We also saw Walmart+ memberships for 50% off during last Black Friday season, a deal we're hoping the retailer revives for 2026.
Best early Black Friday deals at WalmartWhile Walmart isn't officially labeling anything as an early Black Friday deal yet, we've found a few noteworthy discounts well ahead of the sale. Here's a glimpse at a few of our favorite early deals so far.
Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 65-inch C6 OLED 4K TV $1,399.99 at Walmart$2,699.99 Save $1,300.00 Get Deal at Walmart Opens in a new window Credit: onn. onn. 32-inch 720p HD TV $68 at Walmart
$88 Save $20 Get Deal at Walmart Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson V15 Detect Cordless Vacuum $649.99 at Walmart
$849.99 Save $200 Get Deal at Walmart Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame C30 Plus robot vacuum and mop combo $239.98 at Walmart
$329.99 Save $90.01 Get Deal at Walmart Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G55C Curved Gaming Monitor $179
$249 Save $70 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $99 at Walmart
$129.99 Save $30.99 Get Deal at Walmart
Apples new batch of products is live on Amazon: How to buy the new MacBooks, iMacs, and iPad mini
It’s been a chaotic, hardware-heavy week in Cupertino. Following a surprise wave of drops, Apple capped off its private "Pro and Tell" event in Los Angeles by finally giving fans the holy grail: a touchscreen MacBook Pro equipped with a tandem OLED "PROLED" display.
If you followed our breakdown of everything Apple announced, you already know this wasn't just a one-laptop show. We also got a massively upgraded OLED iPad mini packed with an A20 Pro chip, along with M6 processor leaps for both the 24-inch iMac and the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Preorders went live on Apple's site right after the event, and now the new batch has surfaced on Amazon. You can lock in your order with Prime delivery perks ahead of the official Nov. 6 ship date.
From a fingerprint-friendly MacBook Pro to a waterproof OLED iPad mini, here is every new Apple device you can add to your cart right now.
Apple iPad mini Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (OLED, A20 Pro) Starts at $699 Preorder at AmazonThe iPad mini has always been the tablet you actually toss in a backpack, but this refresh turns it into a pocket powerhouse. The main upgrade is the screen. Apple squeezed in a larger 8.5-inch OLED display by trimming the borders by 24%, so you get more screen space in the same compact build. It hits 1,200 nits of peak brightness with deep black levels that make movies, games, and comics look incredible.
If you work outside, the 256GB and 512GB models even offer a matte nano-texture glass option to kill glare.
It runs on the new A20 Pro processor, so heavy apps and on-device Siri AI features fly without stuttering. You also get an IP67 rating for real water and dust resistance, so a spilled drink or a rain shower won't ruin your day. Apple also finally shifted the 12MP front camera to the landscape edge, so you will no longer look off-center on video calls.
Apple 24-inch iMac (M6) Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple 24-inch iMac (M6) Starts at $1,499 Preorder at AmazonThe iMac is basically the antidote to ugly desk clutter. One power cord, three minutes of setup, and you have a sharp 24-inch 4.5K screen that looks great in any room, especially in colors like Green or Pink. The big change is inside: Apple skipped an entire generation and jumped straight to the M6 chip.
So apps open instantly, photo editing is buttery smooth, and graphics run twice as fast as the old M4. You also get WiFi 7, way faster storage speeds, and the ability to hook up two 6K external monitors if you need a multi-screen setup.
The base model starts at $1,499, but pay the $1,699 for the 12-core version if you can swing it. The extra $200 gets you four ports instead of two, a 2.5Gb Ethernet jack for fast wired internet, and a Touch ID keyboard so you never have to type your password again. Plus, if you work by a sunny window, this is the only tier that lets you add the matte nano-texture glass.
Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M6) Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M6) Starts at $1,999 Preorder at AmazonNot everyone wants a touchscreen laptop or wants to spend nearly three grand to get one. If you want a traditional, bulletproof pro machine, the entry 14-inch MacBook Pro with the base M6 chip is where the money goes. Apple packed in a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, giving it a huge boost for photo editing, code compiling, and local Siri AI workflows.
More importantly, Apple finally bumped the base storage to a generous 1TB, so you don't have to carry an external drive just to hold your basic files. Battery life also reaches an absurd 24 hours — the longest ever in a Mac — and it doesn't throttle power when unplugged. You get a super-bright 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR screen, three Thunderbolt ports, an HDMI port, an SD card slot, and WiFi 7.
Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (PROLED XDR Display) Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro/Max with PROLED Touchscreen Display) Starts at $2,899 Preorder at AmazonAfter over a decade of Apple insisting touchscreens belong exclusively on iPads, it finally caved. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro brings touch directly to macOS, letting you tap, pinch, zoom, and scrub timelines right on the glass.
The screen itself is the real showstopper. Apple used tandem OLED tech (dubbed PROLED) that cranks out 2,000 nits of peak brightness for both HDR and SDR content, backed by a wild 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Color coverage hits both P3 and Adobe RGB, making it a dream for photo and video work. Apple also ported the iPhone’s Dynamic Island over to house Spotlight search, timers, and Live Activities at the top of your screen.
It runs on Apple's heavy-duty M5 Pro or M5 Max chips, paired with 24GB of memory and a 1TB SSD out of the gate. Even with the touch layer, it dropped by half a pound to an even 3 pounds, while maintaining up to 22 hours of battery life and three Thunderbolt 5 ports.
Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (PROLED XDR Display) Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (PROLED XDR Display) Starts at $3,399 Preorder at AmazonIf the 14-inch model is built for portability, the 16.3-inch version is basically a studio-grade monitor you can fold shut. You get the same double-stacked OLED panel and responsive touch glass, but with a massive canvas for editing timelines, grading color, and zooming into high-res photos.
It also runs on Apple's heavy-duty M5 Pro or M5 Max silicon, giving power users more than enough muscle to handle brutal creative workloads and heavy multitasking without breaking a sweat. Apple also shaved 0.7 pounds off the chassis — dropping it down to an even 4 pounds — and gave it upgraded speakers with noticeably punchier bass. You get up to 24 hours of battery life alongside three fast Thunderbolt 5 ports.
If your current tech is feeling a little dusty, head over to Amazon to grab the new releases right now.
Here's what the green and blue dots in your Samsung's status bar are trying to tell you
Icons in the status bar of your Samsung Galaxy device aren't always intuitive, and seeing a dot flash in the corner of your screen can be worrying if you don't know what it means. While a lot of us have gotten used to the green dot and what it signals, those who have recently upgraded to One UI 9 may have started to notice a blue dot as well.
I turned my TV's USB port into a headphone jack with a dongle I already owned
There are quite a few ports that you probably won't find on a modern TV. RCA and RF were some of the first to go, though for a while some TVs kept analog inputs as an option through breakout cables.
A bloated distro like Omarchy is actually good for Linux newcomers
Almost every Linux user will tell you that bloat is bad — you should go with something minimal so you can customize it to your liking. There’s also a popular belief that Linux beginners should stay clear of Arch and tiling window managers, which are reserved for more “advanced” users. Well, Omarchy is based on Arch, uses the Hyprland tiling window manager, and is one of the most bloated and opinionated distros out there. And here’s my argument for why, despite conventional wisdom, I think it’s perfect for Linux beginners.
Binance hacked, billions in crypto stolen
Binance may have been hacked. The popular crypto exchange announced a "potential security issue" on Thursday, freezing withdrawals after an apparent hacker drained hot wallets of several billion dollars in cryptocurrency. As of 10:25 p.m ET / 7:25 p.m. PT, Binance states that the breach has impacted approximately $6.3 billion in funds.
The official Binance X account first acknowledged the issue at 5:15 p.m. ET / 2:15 p.m. PT. This came within minutes of reports that digital finance companies Tether and Circle Group had frozen significant amounts of their respective stablecoins in response to a potential hack — specifically about $971 million in Tether and $823 million in USD Coin.
Binance subsequently stated that a total of $2.54 billion had been frozen, warning that this number would potentially grow as assets were traced. By 8:52 p.m. ET / 5:52 p.m. PT, Binance approximately $3 billion had been verified as frozen.
"Our teams are aware of reports of a potential security issue and are actively investigating," Binance wrote. "Our security teams are reviewing all relevant information with urgency, and we will provide updates through official Binance channels as soon as we have verified information."
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Few details about the hack were initially available. However, the ostensible hacker's wallet held $1.77 billion in Tether, $1.44 billion in Bitcoin, and $1.01 billion in Ethereum, as well as over a billion more spread across other currencies such as USD Coin, Tron, and Solana.
These assets were reportedly drained from hot wallets: cryptocurrency wallets that are connected to the internet. Compared to offline cold wallets, they are significantly more practical for conducting transactions on exchanges such as Binance. However, they are also less secure.
Binance co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao has stated that it "does look like a hack," but maintained a positive outlook on the situation.
"I don't manage Binance (.com) anymore, but as a shareholder, I expect all user funds will be fully covered," Zhao wrote on X.
In an update at 6:33 p.m. ET / 3:33 p.m. PT., Binance stated that its team was conducting security checks, and attempted to reassure anxious users.
"Withdrawals will resume as soon as the security issue is fully resolved," it wrote. "User funds remain safe."
Binance later announced at 7:06 p.m. ET / 4:06 p.m. PT that it had suspended Binance Alpha trading, which would "resume once the security issue is resolved." Binance Alpha is a platform dedicated to highlighting early-stage crypto projects, which are not yet listed on the Binance exchange.
This freeze was extended to all transactions on Binance a little over an hour later, the exchange stating that it would "cover all losses."
"As a precaution, all deposits and withdrawals are temporarily suspended while our team conducts security checks, freezes funds, and works with law enforcement," Binance posted at 8:13 p.m. ET / 5:13 p.m. PT. "This is an industry-wide effort, and we are grateful to partners across the ecosystem who have moved quickly to help freeze affected assets."
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Over five hours after Binance first acknowledged the incident, the exchange stated it may have found the source of the breach: a compromised laptop.
"Binance's initial investigation suggests that the security incident may involve a compromised DevOps engineer’s laptop, which allowed an attacker to gain access to a service container and submit unauthorized withdrawal transactions," Binance posted at 10:25 p.m ET / 7:25 p.m. PT. "We have found no evidence of any wallet private key leak."
It further stated that it had revoked the authorisation of the potential hacker's crypto address, and elaborated on its commitment to cover any losses.
"Binance will cover all losses from the SAFU fund and the company’s funds. User funds are safe," Binance wrote in a blog post. "We will also publish an updated Proof of Reserves once the remediation is complete."
The SAFU (aka Secure Asset Fund for Users) is Binance's emergency reserve fund specifically for compensating impacted individuals in the event of severe breaches such as this. Held entirely in Bitcoin, SAFU's assets were valued at $1 billion earlier this month — a sixth of the amount impacted by Thursday's hack. Binance previously stated that it would replenish SAFU if it dropped below $800 million, "helping maintain the fund at a level intended to cover potential extreme-case scenarios."
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Binance's operations continued to be disrupted through the night. On Friday, 12:36 a.m ET / Thursday, 9:36 p.m. PT, the exchange announced that users could now make deposits, but withdrawals remained paused while it conducted a "security revamp" of the service. Withdrawals are expected to resume within 48 hours of this update.
"The incident stems from multiple factors," wrote Binance, offering further information on the breach's origin. "Our security team is tracing the full attack path through the compromised computer which may be the entry point of the incident. A comprehensive report with the root cause will follow."
UPDATE: Oct. 30, 2026, 2:48 p.m. AEDT This article had been updated to add further developments.
UPDATE: Oct. 30, 2026, 4:08 p.m. AEDT This article had been updated to add further developments.
How to watch Le Havre vs. PSG online for free
TL;DR: Watch Le Havre vs. PSG in Ligue 1 for free on CazéTV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Ligue 1 is starting to take a familiar shape. PSG struggled in the early rounds, but after beating early leaders OL on Monday night, the defending champions are back at the top of the standings. It's going to be very tough for any other side to really compete, especially bottom side Le Havre. They're without a win this season and come into this clash as major underdogs.
If you're interested in watching Le Havre vs. PSG in Ligue 1 from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.
When is Le Havre vs. PSG?Le Havre vs. PSG in Ligue 1 kicks off at 2 p.m. ET on Oct. 30. This fixture takes place at the Stade Océane.
How to watch Le Havre vs. PSG for freeLe Havre vs. PSG in Ligue 1 is available to live stream for free on CazéTV.
CazéTV is geo-restricted to Brazil, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Brazil, meaning you can live stream Le Havre vs. PSG for free from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Le Havre vs. PSG for free by following these simple steps:
Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice
Open up the app and connect to a server in Brazil
Visit CazéTV
Watch Le Havre vs. PSG for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Le Havre vs. PSG without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture (plus Premier League action) before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for Ligue 1?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on CazéTV, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries, including Brazil
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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.
Live stream Le Havre vs. PSG for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
A sub-$100 homelab can pay for itself by replacing just 3 cloud subscriptions
Are you tired of paying for tons of cloud subscriptions? What if I told you a sub-$100 homelab could pay for itself? Here’s what you need to get started with homelabbing and how canceling just three subscriptions can pay off your investment in around two months.
The Chipotle Boorito is back: How to get a $6 burrito on Halloween
Chipotle’s most reliable annual food hack is back.
On Oct. 31, Chipotle is reviving its iconic Boorito promotion. Starting at 3 p.m. local time through closing, Chipotle Rewards members who show up at participating restaurants dressed in a Halloween costume can grab any regular entrée — burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos — for just $6. A scarily good deal.
To claim this limited-time promo, you need to follow these straightforward steps:
Wear a costume and head to your local Chipotle after 3 p.m. on Halloween
Open the free Chipotle app and have your digital Rewards member card scanned at the cash register before paying
Score a $6 entrée
"We love that Chipotle has become part of so many fans' Halloween traditions," said Stephanie Perdue, Senior Vice President, Brand Marketing. "The passion around Boorito inspires us to find new ways to celebrate and surprise our fans year after year."
What's important to note here is that this is strictly an in-restaurant promo. You cannot order ahead for mobile pickup via the app to bypass the dinner rush, and third-party delivery apps like DoorDash or Uber Eats won't honor the $6 price tag. The offer is also capped at one discounted entrée per costumed guest.
Binance hack update: How the $6.3 billion crypto hack happened
The first question that comes to mind after hearing that Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, was hacked to the tune of $6.2 billion is: How the heck can this even happen?
The hack, which lasted several hours, saw the attacker drain Binance's wallets, with hundreds of millions of dollars in BTC, ETH, USDC, USDT, and other cryptocurrencies.
UPDATE: Oct. 30, 2026, 2:01 p.m. CET Crypto analysis firm TRM claims with "high confidence" that the hack has been done by North Korea's "elite hacking unit" called TraderTraitor. The same group was named responsible by the FBI for the $1.5 billion attack on crypto exchange Bybit back in 2025.
The total tally, according to Binance co-CEO Richard Tang, was $6.3 billion. Crypto sleuth Wazz put it at $6.17 billion by following crypto wallets, and Binance founder Changpeng 'CZ' Zhao didn't share the actual number, but he did confirm the ballpark.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.The first news from Binance about the nature of the hack revealed that the company's wallet private keys had not been leaked. Instead, it was a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop that the hacker used to "gain access to a service container and submit unauthorized withdrawal transactions."
If you're a Binance user, this doesn't sound comforting. If a single compromised laptop can result in billions being stolen, Binance had better rethink its security practices.
Now, however, Tang shared some additional details about the incident. While reiterating that customer funds are "safe," he said that the hack was a bit more involved than what the statement above implies.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed."Our initial investigation suggests this security incident may have started with a compromised DevOps engineer's laptop. That gave an attacker access to a service container, where they submitted unauthorized withdrawal transactions," wrote Tang.
"To be clear: the attacker did not simply use one engineer's permissions, and this was not a single 'one-click' action. It involved a more complex attack process. Our investigation has not attributed responsibility to any individual. So far, we have found no evidence of any wallet private key leak," he wrote, adding that the company will share a "detailed technical post-mortem once the investigation is complete and every fact is verified - and publish an updated Proof of Reserves once remediation is complete."
Furthermore, according to the BBC, Binance has uncovered "additional points of breach," so it may not be just the one laptop that was compromised.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Fortunately for Binance and its users, a substantial portion of the stolen funds has been frozen by the issuers. In response to Elon Musk's snarky comments about the incident, CZ said that roughly $3 billion in funds has been frozen. The company also has a SAFU fund worth more than $1 billion, and CZ pointed out that the company holds more than $1 billion in SpaceX shares, in an obvious jab at Musk.
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Woot quietly dropped this Nintendo Switch 2 bundle under $460: How to save with promo code
SAVE $90: As of Oct. 30, the Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game bundle is on sale for $459 at Woot. Use the code SAVETOBER at checkout to save.
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If you've been considering upgrading your gaming setup, there's a new Nintendo deal at Woot that'll save you $90.
The retailer is currently offering the Nintendo Switch 2 Choose Your Game bundle not only at a sale price but also with an extra discount available at checkout. The bundle currently has a list price of $549, already reduced to $519, but entering the code SAVETOBER at checkout brings the total down to just $459. That's a $90 saving on the original price, including a console and your choice of one of three digital games.
The bundle includes the Nintendo Switch 2 console, alongside a digital download of either Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, or Pokémon Pokopia. Rather than buying your console and first game separately, you can get both together for less.
The Switch 2 has many upgrades over the previous model, including a larger 7.9-inch LCD touchscreen with HDR support and up to 120 fps. The updated dock also supports up to 4K resolution when paired with a compatible TV and game. Plus, it has a whopping 256GB of internal storage, with the option to expand it using a microSD Express card, so there is plenty of space for games and downloads.
Head to Woot to grab this deal before it's too late.
Microsoft didn't build these 5 apps, but they changed Windows forever anyway
Windows is Microsoft's operating system, but that doesn't mean Microsoft gets all the credit for shaping the PC experience. Over the years, independent developers created apps that changed how people browsed the web, listened to music, watched videos, played games, and even interacted with Windows itself. These five did more than add another program to your PC: they changed what Windows users came to expect from it.
I hated my foldable phone's table wobble until I printed this folding accessory
What do modern Android phones and the classic "Weebles" toys from the '70s have in common? They wobble. It's an epidemic of chunky, off-center camera bumps, and I'm trying to fix it. My first attempt was pretty good, but I'm back with a new and improved solution.
Amazon has heavily discounted the Samsung SSD 990 PRO 4TB — beat RAMageddon before Black Friday
SAVE $300.09: As of Oct. 30, the Samsung SSD 990 PRO 4TB is on sale for $799.90 at Amazon. That's a 27% discount on the list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung SSD 990 PRO 4TB $799.90 at Amazon$1,099.99 Save $300.09 Get Deal at Amazon
Upgrading your PC's storage can make a noticeable difference to how it runs. No more sluggish performance or waiting forever for games, files, or downloads to load. Not to mention, it'll give you plenty of extra room for downloading more.
As of Oct. 30, one great internal storage option is on sale at Amazon: the Samsung SSD 990 PRO 4TB. Normally $1,099.99, it's currently on sale for $799.90. Of course, like pretty much every SSD, the base price for this product has soared in recent months, so this deal is a great way to beat the price hikes and upgrade your storage for a little less.
The 990 PRO is also available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, both of which are reduced at Amazon. The 1TB version is down from $319.99 to $259.99, and the 2TB model has fallen from $639.99 to $406.39.
The 4TB model is designed for seriously fast performance, delivering read speeds up to 7,450 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,900 MB/s. According to Samsung, random performance is improved by over 55% compared to the previous 980 PRO, alongside up to 50% greater performance per watt.
Head to Amazon to grab this deal now.
The best early Black Friday gaming monitors: Samsung, LG, ASUS, and more are on sale right now
Gaming is an expensive hobby (especially in the age of RAMageddon), so any time you can save some money on hardware is a good day. If you're looking to boost your refresh rate or enhance your visual experience, Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to snag gaming monitors at steep discounts.
While we don't expect the absolute best discounts to arrive until closer to Black Friday, there are several live deals worth shouting out early. If you'd rather get some holiday shopping out of the way early or you want to upgrade your gaming setup before the official release of GTA 6, we've gathered the best gaming monitor deals worth adding to your cart.
If you don't quite see what you're looking for yet, stay tuned as we dive deeper into the Black Friday season. We'll be updating this list as things heat up.
Best early Black Friday gaming monitor deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 27-inch Ultragear OLED monitor (27GS93QE) $499.99 at Amazon$899.99 Save $400 Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it
For those looking to switch to an OLED setup, the LG Ultragear 27GS93QE monitor is back at its record-low price at Amazon ahead of Black Friday. With a 27-inch QHD Wide 1440p OLED display that boasts an elevated color spectrum and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400, you'll enjoy stunning on-screen visuals with rich colors and deep contrast. The 240Hz refresh rate, instantaneous 0.03ms response time, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technology, and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility equate to smoother scenes with less lag or ghosting and all-around seamless gameplay.
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Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 QHD Monitor (G50F) — $169.99 $279.99 (save $110)
Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G5 QHD Monitor (G50F) — $209.99 $349.99 (save $140)
ASUS 27-inch ROG Strix 4K Monitor (XG27UCG) — $329 $449 (save $120)
LG 27-inch Ultragear evo GM9 5K Hyper Mini LED Monitor (27GM950B) — $888 $1,199.99 (save $311.99)
OLED gaming monitors
Acer 27-inch Nitro QD-OLED Monitor (VG277U) — $269 $349.99 (save $80.99)
Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G6 OLED Monitor (G61SH) — $399.99 $599.99 (save $200)
Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G6 QD-OLED Monitor (G60SF) — $699.99 $999.99 (save $300)
Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 OLED Curved Monitor (G91SD) — $849.99 $1,299.99 (save $450)
Ultra-wide and curved gaming monitor deals
Samsung 34-inch Odyssey G5 Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor (G55T) — $249.99 $399.99 (save $150)
Alienware 34-inch QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor (AW3425DW) — $699.99 $799.99 (save $100)
The best early Black Friday iPad deals: See the best deals that already match Prime Day
Black Friday sales are dropping early this year, and shopping now comes with benefits. You're less likely to run into shipping delays, and the selection might be better if you're on board with shopping weeks before turkey dinner.
Since everything feels more expensive these days, shopping sales can help ease the pain. Apple products (including the iPad lineup) saw price increases this summer, in part thanks to RAMageddon, but some deals bring iPads back into a range we're used to seeing.
Comparing these early Black Friday deals to what we saw during October Prime Day helps us decide what's actually worth buying. We have the green light on the standard iPad with the A16 chip, which is sitting at the same sale price we saw during Prime Day. But if you're shopping for the iPad Air or iPad Pro, you might want to hold off.
We saw a $100 discount on the Air and a $200 price cut on the iPad Pro during Prime Day, and neither of those is showing up right now. It's possible waiting a few more weeks will see larger discounts, but nothing is promised with tech in 2026.
We'll keep this page updated if we see better price drops in iPads.
Best budget iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (A16, WiFi, 128GB) $399 at Amazon$449 Save $50 Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it
Mashable's favorite iPad for budget shoppers is the iPad with an A16 chip, which is on sale for $399, matching the same discount we saw during October Prime Day. Mashable Senior Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino wrote, "It's great for someone who wants a portable screen for streaming, playing games, and reading." Given its lower price point, it's also a nice option for kids.
Best iPad mini deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) $545 at Amazon$599 Save $54 Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it
Apple just announced the 8th Gen iPad mini with big upgrades, but if you're interested in an older (and less expensive) model, the iPad mini with the A17 Pro chip is already on sale. The 7th Gen iPad mini is a great option if you're looking for a versatile tablet that's great for streaming shows and catching up on emails. It's also the best iPad if you're looking for a model that'll double as an e-reader, thanks to its compact size.
It's worth mentioning we saw this model drop to $499 during October Prime Day. But with tech price hikes, it's possible this is the lowest we'll see during the 2026 holidays.
Magic The Gatherings The Hobbit Gift Bundle is down to market price at Amazon — save over $15
TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Gift Bundle is on sale for $93.99 at Amazon, down from its $109.86 typical price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Gift Bundle $93.99 at Amazon$109.86 Save $15.87 Get Deal at Amazon
It wasn't that long ago that Magic: The Gathering's The Hobbit Gift Bundle was struggling to drop below $150, but Amazon has now brought the Middle-earth collection under $100, the lowest price since the summer.
As of Oct. 30, the Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Gift Bundle is available for just $93.99 at Amazon, cutting $15.87 off its typical $109.86 price. It has dropped considerably since the bundle dropped to $158 in September. This is not only $64 cheaper but also the lowest price seen for The Hobbit Gift Bundle since July (confirmed by the price tracker camelcamelcamel).
SEE ALSO: Magic: The Gathering's The Hobbit Play Booster Box is down to a new all-time low price — save nearly $70Listings at TCGplayer are currently going as low as $91.68. That's under the bundle box’s $93.01 estimated market price.
Magic’s Hobbit Gift Bundle gives you nine 14-card Play Boosters and one 15-card Collector Booster, the latter containing five Rare or higher trading cards and a small chance of pulling a Headliner Mythic.
Alongside those 10 boosters, there's an exclusive alternate-art Traditional Foil promo, four Surge Foil full-art Seasonal Hobbit lands, 10 full-art Middle-earth Journey lands, 20 basic lands, an oversized Spindown life counter, and a foil storage box.
