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So, Halloween just isn't your thing—that's cool. If the idea of dressing up, covering your lawn in styrofoam tombstones, and doling out handfuls of candy to strangers' kids makes you want to retreat to your basement with a good movie, this is the list for you.

Just in case you're confused at all by the merging of Disney+ and Hulu—you can still watch Hulu in the Disney+ app or in its standalone app, for the time being—we thought it might be easier on your sanity to compile all the great movies and TV shows coming to both streaming services for November, because trying to find something good to watch is hard enough.

Toyota leads the U.S. hybrid market thanks to a wide lineup and the strong trust buyers have in its hybrid system. A big range also means some models get all the attention while others fly under the radar, especially when prices are close but capabilities differ.

A used three-row SUV that genuinely excites behind the wheel and handles family duties well might sound like a contradiction, but one standout model proves that you don’t have to choose between fun and function. With its athletic suspension, responsive steering, and ample power, this SUV stands out among typical family haulers. Every drive feels more engaging than comfortable.

Siri, Apple's voice assistant, isn't for everyone. If you don't find Siri useful, or you accidentally keep invoking Siri using the Side button or the "Siri" wake word, here's how you can disable Siri for good on your iPhone or iPad.

Windows on ARM laptops are yet to realize their full potential. But if you want to go ahead with one now, one of Samsung's best ones, powered by the high-end Snapdragon X Elite chip, is currently at a heavy discount.

Most of the web is now encrypted in transit with HTTPS, which has been a substantial improvement for privacy and security over regular HTTP websites. Now, Google Chrome is gearing up to take the next step: warning people when they try to visit non-secure websites.

Looking to deck out your home? Nanoleaf is offering great discounts on indoor and outdoor lighting, allowing you to create the perfect setup.

The Anker 8-in-1 Prime 240W Charging Station is available at a massive 40% discount right now. It is currently on sale for $90 on Amazon, down from its listed original price of $150. This is great for anyone needing to power a full workstation with ultra-fast 240W charging capability.

Have you ever wondered why some open-source apps receive multiple updates throughout the day? There are a number of reasons, but it all comes down to a robust open source community.

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 launched two months ago, and yet, for all the improvements it's packing, it's also lacking a key thing: S Pen support. Now, though, its successor might pack a notable improvement in this aspect.

Have you ever accidentally deleted a text message, or even worse, an entire conversation, and wished you could retrieve it from the trash? Apparently, Google Messages could be getting exactly that, as we see signs of a trash folder that'll store messages or chats for a set amount of time.

Kensington just revealed the Expert Trackball Mouse TB800, a redesigned and upgraded version of the legendary Expert Trackball Mouse K72359WW. Available later this year (so, in like a month or two), the TB800 features a slimmer design than its predecessor, plus a wealth of new buttons and scroll wheels.

Most homeowners have a power tool or two, and there's a good chance it's made by Milwaukee, Ryobi, Kobalt, or some other company. While many of these brands typically offer the same tools, like drills and impact wrenches, each has a few unique or specialty tools you probably don't know about.

Jellyfin for Android TV has officially released its latest update, version v0.19.0, and it brings some fantastic changes, especially if you're a music lover. This time around, the music player finally lets you fast forward, rewind, or manually seek through your playing tunes.

Are you the proud owner of an original Google Pixel Watch? If so, we have some good and bad news. After rolling out the October 2025 update to the Pixel Watch 2 and Watch 3 earlier this month, Google is finally embracing its original model. Unfortunately, this is likely the last update your watch will get.

Samsung's foldable lineup is getting a new member. Eventually. At some point. Samsung's tri-fold hardware has been so elusive you'd be forgiven for thinking of it as vaporwave despite the rumor mill and Samsung itself confirming it's coming. Now, it has been officially teased, though we still don't know much about it.

Samsung Galaxy phones have some of the best cameras on the market, and if you know what you’re doing, Pro Mode can take your photos to the next level. However, that’s the problem—not everyone knows what they’re doing. The controls are not exactly user-friendly, and Samsung is working on something that could make it better.

Apple TV might’ve dropped the “+” from their brand just in time for November, but that doesn’t mean their quality of content has changed one bit.

You can add one or more emergency contacts to your iPhone so that they can be easily contacted (or contact you) in urgent situations. This takes five minutes to set up, but it could be one of the most important settings on your device.