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SAVE $11.80: As of Oct. 29, students can save 20% on The Brick by proving their educational status. That makes The Brick $47.20, down from its usual price of $59.

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When you get bored, what's the first thing you reach for? If you said your phone, so you can switch between social media platforms, you may want to give all that a rest. Scrolling fatigue can be real, and sometimes you need a break. The Brick is a device that can help with all that, and right now, students can get a great deal on it.

As of Oct. 29, students can save 20% on The Brick by proving their educational status. That makes it $47.20, down from its usual price of $59. You save $11.80 thanks to the discount.

SEE ALSO: The Brick taught me how to be bored again

To access this discount, you'll need to prove your student status. The Brick website will direct you to create a free Student Beans account, where you'll input all of the required information to set things up. From there, you'll verify your status and can return to The Brick to get a discount code. From there, all you need to do is enter the code at checkout to get The Brick for its sale price.

The Brick is a small gray device that you can use to lock certain apps on your phone. You just tap your phone to the device and it works immediately. It's available for both iOS and Android, and can be a huge help if you're looking to stop mindlessly and aimlessly scrolling. With that in mind, it's a productivity tool and mental health tool that you can use to improve your life.

Mashable's Samantha Mangino reviewed The Brick and praised it as "the only thing that cuts [her] screen time in half." There are a ton of reasons to try it if you're struggling to cut down on your phone use, but being in school and needing to focus is certainly a big one. Luckily, it's even more affordable right now, so you can take it for a test drive.

TL;DR: Live stream Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Newcastle United have been wildly inconsistent in the early stages of the new Premier League season. You could make the same argument for Spurs, but Thomas Frank's team have secured some big results to climb the table and currently sit in third place. Now these two sides meet in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.

If you want to watch Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur?

Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup kicks off at 8 p.m. GMT on Oct. 29. This fixture takes place at St. James' Park.

How to watch Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur for free

Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

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

Live stream Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup 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 ITVX

5. Watch Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur 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 access free live streams of the Carabao Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for ITVX?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $100: The Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 indoor grill and air fryer is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon, down from the usual price of $299.99. That's a 33% discount.

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Outdoor cooking these days is out. Unless you like frosty fingers, you've probably put the grill away for the year. But if you miss perfectly grilled steaks and vegetables, there's a Ninja appliance that is designed for indoor use and can help ease your pain of missing barbecue. It's also the perfect appliance to help out with holiday food cooking this year. If that sounds appealing, check out this deal.

As of Oct. 29, the Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 indoor grill and air fryer is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $299.99. That's a 33% discount that shaves $100 off the price.

The Ninja Foodi Smart XL indoor grill and air fryer is the perfect assistant in the kitchen. It's designed with six cooking functions that include air fry, roast, bake, broil, dehydrate, grill, and air crisp. Ninja even mentions you can get frozen protein from a solid chilled brick to perfectly char-grilled in as little as 25 minutes.

SEE ALSO: The coolest kitchen gear and gadgets we'll always recommend

When it comes to holiday meal prep, the Ninja Foodi grill can help out with grilled protein, side dishes, and quick appetizers. The indoor cooker includes a grill grate, an air fryer basket, a cooking pot, a cleaning brush, and a thermometer. This thermometer is the Ninja Foodi Smart Thermometer that takes the guesswork out of deciding when your protein has finished cooking. Just remove the thermometer from its magnetic coil that attaches to the grill, insert it into the meat, set your desired doneness level, and the Foodi will let you know when cooking is complete.

Instead of getting stressed about cooking holiday meals this year, enlist the help of the Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 indoor grill and air fryer while it's on sale at Amazon for under $200. Its large capacity makes it ideal for feeding a crowd, whether that's holiday guests or the kids on a busy weeknight.

SAVE $10/MONTH: The ESPN and Fox One bundle deal is now live. Get both sports streaming apps for just $39.99 per month instead of $49.98 per month. That's a savings of 20% for the best streaming lineup in sports.

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Watching live sports in the streaming age has become such a headache. Two new services joined the mix this year, and they're teaming up to bring us the best streaming lineup in sports.

In August, ESPN redesigned its streaming service to offer two separate tiers: the existing ESPN+ as ESPN Select and a new ESPN Unlimited tier. ESPN Unlimited brings the suite of ESPN networks and services to sports fans in a direct-to-consumer subscription, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network — in addition to ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+, and ACCNX. On its own, the direct-to-consumer Unlimited tier costs $29.99 per month.

The same day, Fox launched its first-ever streaming service called Fox One. Like ESPN Unlimited, it brings the entire Fox TV portfolio (live and on-demand) to viewers in one app. That includes Fox News, Fox Sports, Fox Weather, FS1, FS2, Fox Business, Fox Deportes, Big Ten Network (B1G), local Fox stations, and Fox Network. It costs $19.99 per month as a standalone service.

Each streamer is great on its own, but earlier this month, they joined forces to bring sports fans the best deal in live sports streaming. You can now get both ESPN Unlimited and Fox One for just $39.99 per month, which saves you $9.99 per month. That includes over 50,000 live events and over 100,000 hours of live event coverage.

Once you sign up for the bundle deal via ESPN, you'll be prompted to activate your Fox subscription on the confirmation screen. You'll also receive an email confirmation with an activation link.

With ESPN Unlimited, you'll be able to watch Monday Night Football, tons of college football, NBA and WNBA games, college basketball, and NHL games live without cable. That's already a well-rounded live sports lineup in itself. Add the Fox One portfolio into the mix, and you'll also be able to tune into the NFL's NFC games on Sunday afternoons, Big Ten college football games, international soccer, and the MLB World Series.

In the past, you would need a cable alternative like YouTube TV or Fubo to watch ABC, ESPN, and Fox networks live without cable. These services cost between $80 and $90 per month. So, while $39.99 per month might seem steep to some folks, it's actually the best value for your money — and the best streaming deal in sports.

The next wave of Google's AI rollout is in the process of happening right now.

Earlier this month, Google announced a bunch of Gemini-powered smart home devices, but several existing ones are also getting Gemini support this week. Specifically, users who have requested Early Access via the Google Home app should have gotten the ability to use Gemini on compatible devices on Tuesday.

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You might be wondering: Which devices are compatible with Gemini right now? It's not a super long list, but here it is, courtesy of Android Authority:

• Google Home (2016 model)

• Google Home Mini (2017 model)

• Google Home Max (2017 model)

• Nest Mini (2019 model)

• Nest Audio (2019 model)

• Google Home/Nest Hub (2018 model)

• Nest Hub Max (2019 model)

• Second generation Nest Hub (2021 model)

It should be noted, also per Android Authority, that there is a smaller list of models that support Gemini Live, the more advanced, conversational version of Gemini. You also need to pay for Google Home Premium to use Gemini Live. Here are the supported devices:

• Nest Mini (2019 model)

• Nest Audio (2020 model)

• Nest Hub Max (2019 model)

• Second generation Nest Hub (2021 model)

If you've got one of those, you're golden. If not, well, the new one is coming out next year.

SAVE $50: Amazon has both sizes of the new Apple iPad Pro (M5, WiFi, 256GB) on sale as of Oct. 29. Get the 11-inch model for $949 (normally $999) or the 13-inch variant for $1,249 (usually $1,299).

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At this point, I'm starting to feel bad for anyone who preordered Apple's new M5 iPad Pro: Amazon hasn't stopped lowering its price since launch.

As of late October, both sizes of the supercharged tablet are on sale for $50 off at Amazon. The 11-inch base model is marked down to $949, while the 13-inch version has fallen to $1,249; both include 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Those prices beat last week's release-day discounts by up to $35, making them cheaper than ever before.

(Cheaper is all relative here, of course. If you don't need the latest specs and just want the cheapest iPad available, check out Walmart's current deal on the standard iPad from 2022 — it's only $242.)

SEE ALSO: Review: The new M5 iPad Pro is a victory lap for Apple

ICYMI, the M5 iPad Pro is our new favorite iPad for creative professionals. It retains the same beautiful tandem OLED design as last year's M4 version but tacks on extra horsepower, blowing past competitors like the 13-inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 with the powerful Snapdragon X Elite chip.

"For the average user, it's overkill," wrote Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Werth. "That being said, if you like to run AI models on your device, you're a professional illustrator or designer, or you need to deliver professional-quality video, the new iPad Pro is up for the job." Read his full review.

Last I checked, both sizes of the M5 iPad Pro are still full price at Best Buy and in the Apple Store.

GET HALLOWEEN CANDY IN AN HOUR: Waited too long to buy Halloween candy? A Walmart+ membership ($98/year) can get it delivered from a local store in about an hour, and it also includes perks like gas savings and a free streaming service.

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Halloween is just a couple of days away, and if you're just now realizing your candy bowl is empty, you're probably not alone. The thought of going to a store right now and fighting over the last bags of fun-size candy sounds... awful. Luckily, if you have a Walmart+ membership, you might be able to save the day from your couch.

One of the big perks of Walmart+ is free, fast delivery from your local store. On its Halloween candy page, Walmart is showing delivery times like "as soon as 26 minutes." This means you can get those giant variety bags of Haribo, Nerds, Tootsie Rolls, or M&M's delivered in about an hour, all without having to put on real shoes.

SEE ALSO: We found all of the stores with the best Halloween clearance sales so far

If you're not a member and this last-minute candy rescue sounds tempting, a Walmart+ membership costs $12.95 per month or $98 for the year. In addition to dodging the crowds in the checkout line, you'll get savings on gas (10¢ off per gallon at over 13,000 stations), free returns from home (no more post office lines), and a free subscription to a streaming service — you can choose between Peacock Premium or Paramount+ Essential. So, it's a pretty good deal for procrastinators, but it's an even better deal if you'll actually use the other perks, too.

A massive, slow-moving hurricane is making its way through the Caribbean.

After slamming through Jamaica and causing extensive damage, according to The Guardian, Hurricane Melissa has hit Cuba. The news outlet reports that this is the strongest category 5 storm to hit Jamaica since it began recording storms in 1851, but has slowed to a category 3 over Cuba. Still, it will continue to cause destruction as it likely moves into the Bahamas.

The storm is remarkable in that its speed (very slow, moving at 7 miles per hour) and strength (up to 180mph winds) create the ultimate environment for destruction.

Videos of the storm and its impact are all over social media.

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The most shocking and viral videos on X of the hurricane are from @FlynonymousWX, aka the Tropical Cowboy of Danger, an anonymous U.S. Air Force hurricane hunter who posted videos from Hurricane Melissa's eye. (Since @FlynonymousWX is anonymous, it is difficult to confirm the authenticity of the videos, but they do seem to be real and the account has a history of posting this sort of content.)

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But, of course, AI videos have also gone viral, which pop up during natural disasters with remarkable frequency. Take this video of a shark in someone's pool. It is not real.

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A good rule of thumb in times of natural disasters with regards to AI-generated videos is to follow what agencies like the National Hurricane Center are posting — and to not believe everything you see.

SAVE $107: As of Oct. 29, the 10th-generation Apple iPad (A14 Bionic, WiFi, 64GB) is on sale for just $242 at Walmart. That's a 31% discount and its lowest price ever.

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The brand-new M5 Apple iPad Pro is awesome — and overkill for most people, between its high price and laptop-beating power. For a cheaper Apple tablet that gets the job done, we recommend the standard iPad, which has a super lightweight design and a 10.9-inch display that's great for doodling and note-taking.

If current-gen performance isn't high on your priority list, consider getting the 10th-generation iPad from 2022: It's on sale for just $242 at Walmart as of late October. That's 31% off its usual sticker price of $349 and a new all-time low that beats its 2024 Black Friday deal by $17. (Walmart's price only applies to the silver model, by the way.) Its product page notes that stock is low, so don't dawdle.

SEE ALSO: The 4 best iPads of 2025 put other tablets to shame (to shame!)

For reference, the 2022 iPad features the same design as its predecessor but older, pared-down internals. Instead of the A16 chip, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage, you get the A14 Bionic chip, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. That's going to make it a tad slower and leave you with less room for storing photos and documents, but you can always put your savings toward an external hard drive down the road if necessary. (It may not be, if you're a very casual user.)

The most important spec tidbit is that this iPad supports iPadOS 26, which means you'll get access to all of Apple's latest tablet features. See: the Liquid Glass design update, Live Translation, and a laptop-like windowing tool.

The 10th-gen iPad was also on sale at Best Buy the last time I checked, but it was $38 pricier. It was only available refurbished from a random third-party seller on Amazon (at a $37 premium to boot).

Robotics company 1X officially launched its humanoid NEO Home Robot this week, opening up pre-orders for customers who want to live in a robot-assisted future.

"Humanoids were long a thing of sci-fi...then they were a thing of research, but today — with the launch of NEO — humanoid robots become a product. Something that you and me can reach out and touch," 1X CEO and founder Bernt Børnich said in a blog post announcing NEO's launch.

SEE ALSO: 1X has launched NEO, a humanoid household robot. Here's how to preorder.

Understandably, people are a bit skeptical that a $20,000 robot will actually help them. (To be fair, the company also says there will be a $500 monthly subscription option for a robot.)

The videos we've seen thus far have shown, let's say, mixed results.

Here's 1x's own video about the robot, which includes it performing chores like answering the door or doing laundry.

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The reality of the NEO robot, however, is that it struggles to do basic things on its own. The Wall Street Journal published a video testing it, and almost everything required a skilled, remote operator taking control of the robot. So that means the robot, as it stands, is often a remote, human-controlled butler with someone who has to look into your home to complete tasks.

On its own, the robot took five minutes — including some comically awkward bending — to poorly load three items into a dishwasher.

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Here's the full WSJ video, which discusses the experience of testing the NEO robot in more depth.

Here's the robot doing the 6-7 trend — will it ever die? — while being controlled by a human.

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Here it is dancing, again controlled by a human.

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So yes, you can buy a humanoid helper as if it were the future. But it's not quite the fully autonomous robot you might've expected.

Tesla's Cybercab was originally envisioned as an autonomous taxi without a steering wheel or pedals, but it might be a lot more like a regular car at launch.

Tesla board chair Robyn Denholm spelled it out quite clearly in an interview with Bloomberg. "If we have to have a steering wheel, it can have a steering wheel and pedals," she said.

SEE ALSO: Elon Musk wants $1 trillion to control Tesla's 'robot army'

This is in contrast with what Tesla CEO Elon Musk originally wanted for the Cybercab. "If you try to make a car that is essentially a hybrid, manual, automatic car, it's not going to be as good as a dedicated autonomous car," Musk said during Cybercab's unveiling. "So, yes, Cybercab is just not going to have steering wheels and pedals."

The reason for the company's change in attitude towards steering wheels and pedals are likely regulations. U.S. regulators currently do allow manufacturers to produce passenger cars without a steering wheel or pedals, but only in a limited capacity.

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During the company's earnings call last week, Musk said the Cybercab is launching in Q2 2026, and added that it will be the company's "single biggest expansion in production." During the same call, Musk reiterated that the Cybercab won't have a steering wheel or pedals, saying that the idea is to "minimize cost per mile of operation."

Tesla's main problem here is the fact that the company simply hasn't solved fully autonomous driving just yet. Even its Model Y-based Robotaxis in the San Francisco Bay Area aren't actually autonomous; there's currently a human present behind the steering wheel during rides. The company will likely have to either postpone the launch or make the tough decision to make the Cybercab a lot more like a regular car, and then get rid of the steering wheel and pedals later.

SAVE 15%: As of Oct. 29, the NordicTrack T Series 9 treadmill is $806.64 at Amazon, down from $949. That's a 15% discount and a $142.36 price cut.

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If you're thinking about finally getting a treadmill for home (especially with the weather getting colder), the biggest hurdle is usually the space. A treadmill is a massive piece of equipment to permanently park in a living room or bedroom, but you could always get a foldable model.

As of Oct. 29, the NordicTrack T Series 9 treadmill is on sale for $806.64 at Amazon, down from $949. That's a 15% discount and a $142.36 price cut. It's also the best price we've seen on this model yet.

SEE ALSO: I've tested a lot of smartwatches, but the Versa 4 is the only Fitbit I'd recommend

The T Series 9 comes with a tilting 10-inch touchscreen so you can follow along with iFIT interactive workouts (membership sold separately). It has a speed range of up to 12 MPH (fast enough for a five-minute mile pace) and an incline range up to 12 percent. There's also its adjustable SelectFlex cushioning that gives you the choice between a softer, more joint-friendly surface or a firmer one that mimics the road.

One of the biggest pluses for home users is the foldable design. When you're done with your workout, all you have to do is fold it up and roll the treadmill away to save space.

SAVE $40: As of Oct. 29, get the DJI Mic 2 for $139, down from its usual price of $179 at Amazon. That's a discount of 22% and the lowest price we've seen.

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You may know DJI primarily for its drones, but it's much more than that. The brand also boasts a variety of affordable and reliable microphones that TikTok creators have come to swear by. Unfortunately, a potential ban for the company still looms, but if you're looking to take advantage of its other products while they're still in stock, you've got some time to do so. And now's an especially good time to jump on board, since one of DJI's best mics is on sale for its lowest price yet.

As of Oct. 29, get the DJI Mic 2 for $139, down from its usual price of $179 at Amazon. That's $40 off and a discount of 22%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: Score your own DJI Mic Mini bundle while you still can for its lowest price yet

With this bundle, you get one transmitter, one receiver, a clip magnet, a windscreen, a carrying pouch, and additional goodies that make it easy to get set up and start recording. DJI proudly proclaims it offers "pro-level audio," so whether you're recording interviews or just vocal tracks, you get the best sound possible. Plus, it offers 18 hours of battery life to keep you going.

It's super portable at just 28 grams, and has a range of 820 feet. And if you're worried about additional sound creeping onto your track, leverage its noise-canceling features to make sure what you're recording sounds great, since it will lessen the sound of wind or other unfortunate additions that sometimes creep into recordings.

Since this mic is finally back in stock, you'll want to grab it while you can. Make sure you scoop it up if you're interested.

SAVE $68: The Monster open-ear AC225 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $29.99, down from the list price of $97.99. That's a 69% discount.

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Dr. Frankenstein might have created a monster, but this Monster deal has a fright level of zero. If your earbuds have gone missing, gone through the washing machine, or you're curious about an open-ear design, you'll want to listen up.

As of Oct. 29, the Monster open-ear AC225 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for $29.99, marked down from their normal price of $97.99. That's a 69% discount that takes a huge $68 off the usual price.

We're focused on the treats side of Halloween this year, and that certainly includes a pair of open-ear headphones for under $30. At this price, it's time to start considering holiday gifts and stocking stuffers because this could be a great option.

SEE ALSO: Score a $70 price drop on the Beats Solo 4 headphones right now at Amazon

Monster says the AC225 have up to 36 hours of battery life with the included charging case, and they have an IPX6 waterproof rating. That means you can use them at the gym or take them on a run in the rain.

The Monster AC225's clip-on design could be great if you don't love the feeling of earbuds that sit in your ear canal or bulky headphones that can get hot.

While they're on sale for under $30 at Amazon, snag the Monster open-ear AC225 earbuds for yourself and those on your holiday shopping list. Amazon lists this sale price as a limited-time offer, so hop on it quickly.

SAVE $28.39: As of Oct. 29, the Magic: The Gathering — Final Fantasy Booster Display is $197.98 at TCGplayer, compared to Amazon's price of $219.99.

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Magic: The Gathering — Final Fantasy isn't only good news for Final Fantasy fans, but for Magic as a TCG. Before Universes Beyond started bringing in some of the most popular franchises worldwide, MTG had this barrier of entry that left new players feeling intimidated. Now new players from different fandoms are picking up boosters and commander decks just to get their hands on their favorite characters and explore the new mechanics they bring to the table.

The Magic: The Gathering — Final Fantasy Booster Display is $197.98 at TCGplayer, compared to Amazon's price of $219.99. The set covers all 16 mainline games from the NES classic to Final Fantasy XVI, and lets you summon the likes of Bahamut, Odin, Knights of the Round, and more. Plus Iconic locations such as Final Fantasy VII's Midgar alongside epic artefacts like Cloud Strifes Buster Sword feature.

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

Each of the 30 boosters in this display box has 14 cards, ranging from 1-4 rares or mythics, 3-6 uncommons, and 6-9 commons. Looking for the Foil Boarderless Mythic Rares? Yeah, they're only in 1% of all boosters printed, so good luck on that one.

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The biggest chase cards in MTG: Final Fantasy are the Travelling Chocobo Boarderless collection. There's a black Japanese exclusive which is fetching over $7,000 at the moment, with the other Neon Ink Travelling Chocobo cards going for around $2,000 to $2,300. Crazy right? Mythic Boarderless cards are going to be ridiculously hard to pull, so instead of ripping infinite packs, it might be a great idea to focus on just buying these and other Final Fantasy chase cards outright:

1. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Japanese Exclusive) #551
   Near Mint Holofoil: $7,500
   Market price: $5,393.34
   Most recent sale: $6,400

2. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Blue) #551c
   Near Mint Holofoil: $2,299.99
   Market price: $2,347.06
   Most recent sale: $2,499.99

3. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Green) #551d
   Near Mint Holofoil: $1,999.65
   Market price: $2,181.76
   Most recent sale: $2,125

4. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Pink) #551b
   Near Mint Holofoil: $2,299.99
   Market price: $2,008.91
   Most recent sale: $1,901.73

5. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Yellow) #551a
   Near Mint Holofoil: $2,299
   Market price: $1,950.24
   Most recent sale: $2,088.44

Remember when words used to mean something? Well, we had a nice run.

In what might be the final death knell for language as a concept, Dictionary.com announced Wednesday that "67" is its Word of the Year for 2025. Yes, that's right — 67. Or six-seven. Or 6–7. Or "six seeeeeeeven." However you spell it, it's apparently a word now.

If you're mostly offline, you may have been spared the whole six-seven phenomenon. I broke down its origins and meaning for Mashable, but to summarize: It means absolutely nothing. It's an inside joke among teens that spread on TikTok — a sing-song nonsense phrase often paired with a hand motion. It's pure brainrot, and it's made the leap into the real world.

SEE ALSO: What does '6-7' mean? Here's why kids are saying 'six, seven' over and over.

"It's part inside joke, part social signal and part performance," said Steve Johnson, PhD, director of lexicography for the Dictionary Media Group at IXL Learning, in a statement. "When people say it, they're not just repeating a meme; they're shouting a feeling. It's one of the first Words of the Year that works as an interjection — a burst of energy that spreads and connects people long before anyone agrees on what it actually means."

OK, but…is six-seven even a word? It feels more like a phrase. Or maybe a number. Either way, it's nonsense.

Now, I don't have a problem with the whole brainrot meme turned real-life thing. The six-seven trend is fine by me. Kids have been yelling nonsense since forever. And sure, six-seven is undeniably viral. But that doesn't mean it has to be Word of the Year. Plenty of things actually defined 2025. If you're a grown adult seriously bringing up six-seven in that conversation, maybe reevaluate your priorities.

It's not even linguistically interesting! It's just a number that signifies nothing. I could understand choosing meaningful slang — something with cultural or emotional weight. But six-seven? That's empty calories. (And yes, Oxford already gave "brain rot" its moment back in 2024.)

Of course, "Word of the Year" is a made-up award for publicity. And here I am, talking about it. But still. We can do better. Here's to 2026 — may it bring us words that actually mean something.

Amber Ruffin returned to Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday for her lauded segment "Amber Says What," in which the comedian and writer runs through everything you (and she) may have missed in the news.

We're talking Bad Bunny's Super Bowl spot, Labubus, deep sea discoveries using underwater robots (not this one), AI actor Tilly Norwood, Taylor Swift's song "Wood," how to pronounce Denzel Washington's name, Gloria Gaynor's recently revealed Republican donations, and the U.S. Mint's two-faced Trump coin.

To all of which Ruffin says...yeah you know it.

SAVE $28.39: As of Oct. 29, the Magic: The Gathering — Marvel Spider-Man Booster Display is $122 at TCGplayer, compared to Amazon's price of $150.39.

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Universes Beyond is one of the best things to happen to Magic: The Gathering in years. Before longtime players and collectors swat me, hear me out. Magic has two major problems; the steep learning and imtimidation factor and cost of entry. Getting into something as big as Magic is a lot to take on for a lot of people, and individual card values and legacy sealed product pricing can get out of control.

Licenced sets like Marvel's Spider-Man provide a gateway for spidey-fans and a decent buy in to the TCG, including people who aren't really into the fantasy aesthetic or just want a solid TCG for their favorite franchise.

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

The Marvel Spider-Man Booster Display is $122 at TCGplayer, a $28.39 saving compared to Amazon's price of $150.39 and well worth picking up at this price. Getting into the web of new cards and mechanics, there's plenty to stick your fangs into. Mayhem and Web Encounters are two new major mechanics whilst focusing on new creatures and legendary creature cards like Spider-Man, Miles Morales, Venom, and Green Goblin, not to mention hot picks from the Spider-Verse.

Running a cast from exile deck? The Spider-Verse card removes the legend rule from Spiders. Plus you can always use Peter Parkers Camera to combo artefact deck builds.

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Bar the odd exception (looking at you Cosmic Foil and Boarderless Soul Stone), it's often easier on the pocket to just buy chase cards rather than ripping endless packs and hoping for the best. Hoping to pull any Spectacular Spider-Man across multiple booster display pack openings? Good luck, I wish it was that simple. Here's the top five chase cards in Magic: The Gathering Spectacular Spider-Man right now, including pricing and value information alongside where to buy them right now:

1. The Soul Stone (Cosmic Foil) #242
   Near Mint Holofoil: $49,999
   Market price: $26,500
   Most recent sale: $20,000

2. The Soul Stone (Borderless) #243
   Near Mint Holofoil: $1,532.36
   Market price: $1,628.59
   Most recent sale: $1,374.99

3. Spectacular Spider-Man (Borderless) #236
   Near Mint Holofoil: $699.97
   Market price: $730.55
   Most recent sale: $491

4. Spectacular Spider-Man (Borderless) #235
   Near Mint Holofoil: $660.44
   Market price: $659.44
   Most recent sale: $600

5. Spectacular Spider-Man (Borderless) #240
   Near Mint Holofoil: $500
   Market price: $625.70
   Most recent sale: $399.99

SAVE $43: As of Oct. 29, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for $386 at Amazon. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.

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If you're heading out camping, you'll want a portable power station that's compact, not too heavy, and easy to carry around. With all the other stuff you need to cart with you, a needlessly heavy device is something you want to avoid. With this in mind, meet the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 .

This portable device is perfect for camping vacations, road trips, or any use on the go. And as of Oct. 29, it's on sale for its lowest-ever price. Right now, you can get it just $386 at Amazon. This deal includes an AC cable.

SEE ALSO: Need a boost? This beast of a power station is under $400 for a limited time at Amazon.

Despite its compact size, this is still a powerful device, with a 1,500 W AC output and a 3,000 W surge to run appliances like AC units and fridges. It has a 1,070 Wh capacity, and like we said, lightweight at just 23.8 pounds. It has a foldable handle too, so it's easy to carry when you head off to camp somewhere remote. You can charge many devices at once thanks to its many outlets including three pure sine wave AC outlets, two USB-C ports (PD 100 W), one USB-A port, and a DC car port.

It's also durable, with the LFP battery promising to remain at over 70% capacity after 4,000 cycles. This gives it a lifespan of more than 10 years. And for ease of use, everything can be managed from the Jackery app.

Get this power station deal from Amazon now.

Queen Latifah has done over 60 movies, and Jennifer Hudson wants to know which ones are her favourites.

The screen and music legend appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show on Wednesday, and attempted to pick one title, with a little help from the audience who call out their go-to Queen Latifah movies.

"I can't pick just a favourite, you know what I mean? I love them all in different ways," says Latifah in the clip above, of course, first throwing to 1996 icon Set It Off with Jada Pinkett Smith, Vivica A. Fox, and Kimberly Elise.

"Set It Off was fun," she says. "You know, I got to go to work with my girls every day, rob banks, and bring such emotion and drama. But we had fun, we were like a sisterhood when were filming that movie, I really enjoyed that."

Latifah runs through some of her repertoire including Bessie and Taxi, but there's a solid favourite after all: 2006's Last Holiday.

"I think Last Holiday is absolutely one of my favourite movies," she says. "Sometimes you get to do something that helps you live your life right. Last Holiday was about living life to the fullest, and I really needed to live my life as if it was my last day. There's just something that shifts in you when you're doing that."

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