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SAVE $100: As of Nov. 25, the Dyson Supersonic is on sale at Amazon for $329. That's a 23% discount on the list price for Black Friday.

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Sometimes you can excuse a splurge, and when Black Friday deals are available, you can absolutely excuse it. Amazon's discounts kicked off last week and still have a week left to go, so you'll find plenty of deals on a range of products. And if you're looking for new hair styling products, you'll love this discount on the Dyson Supersonic hairdryer.

As of Nov. 25, this model is reduced by $100 at Amazon, now only $329. This deal is for the nickel/copper color option.

SEE ALSO: The Dyson Airwrap just got a $100 Black Friday discount at Amazon

The Supersonic is a great option for all hair types. It is designed to dry hair quickly while minimizing damage caused by extreme heat, something we can all get behind. It uses Dyson’s powerful digital motor V9, which spins at up to 110,000 rpm, combined with fancy Air Multiplier technology to produce a controlled airflow for efficient drying and styling.

It also protects hair health by measuring air temperature over 40 times per second, ensuring it never exceeds safe levels. This means your hair's natural shine is left intact, so say goodbye to dry, bristly hair.

The Supersonic comes with various attachments, including a styling concentrator, diffuser, flyaway attachment, and a gentle air attachment.

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SAVE $100: As of Nov. 25, the Dyson Airwrap is on sale at Amazon for $499.99. That's a 17% discount on the list price for Black Friday.

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The discounts are just getting started and Amazon's Black Friday event has officially kicked off. Running from Nov. 21 through to Dec. 2, there are plenty of deals and savings to be had across TVs, headphones, tablets, and much more. And if you're on the hunt for some new hair styling accessories, you're in luck. The Dyson Airwrap is now reduced by $100 at Amazon.

The Dyson Airwrap is still one of the top hair products in the game, famed for its incredible styling techniques using Dyson air-powered technology. Such incredible technology doesn't come without a high price tag, however. But as of Nov. 25, you can find this product at Amazon reduced to $499.99. This deal is specific to the 'special edition — long for straight to wavy hair' model.

SEE ALSO: I tried 5 Dyson Supersonic dupes that are actually worth the hype (and on sale for Black Friday)

This iconic hair tool features a range of attachments to curl, wave, smooth, and add volume to your hair without extreme heat. It offers versatility for all types of hair style, from natural waves to polished looks, all while minimizing the risk of heat damage.

This 'long for straight to wavy hair' dryer is a tailored version of the Airwrap, specifically designed for people with longer hair who want to create different styles ranging from straight looks to bouncy waves.

Don't miss out on this Black Friday deal, head to Amazon now.

SAVE OVER $70: As of Nov. 25, the PS5 Slim is on sale at Amazon for $424. That's a 15% discount on the list price for Black Friday.

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PS5 deals are among the most sought-after on Black Friday, and we're not surprised. Whether it's accessories, controllers, or the consoles themselves, you'll find plenty of discounts across the likes of Walmart, Best Buy, and Amazon. And if the PS5 Slim is on your wishlist, you can find it reduced by $75.99 at Amazon, now priced at $424. This is also the lowest it has ever been priced at Amazon, so you're getting a great deal.

The PS5 Slim is a sleek, compact version of the full-size console. It offers the same high-performance gaming but in a smaller, more space-efficient design. The Slim still has the same powerful hardware as the original PS5, including ray tracing capabilities, speedy load times thanks to its SSD, and sharp 4K visuals.

SEE ALSO: PS5 vs. PS5 Slim: What are the differences?

With this in mind, the PS5 Slim is ideal for those with reduced space, or who want to cut down on clutter. Its design also includes a detachable disc drive, allowing you to choose between physical and digital formats.

The PS5 Slim also boasts improved energy efficiency, consuming less power during use. It even includes subtle tweaks to its cooling system for a quieter performance. It supports all existing PS5 games, accessories, and PS VR2, ensuring full compatibility with Sony’s gaming ecosystem.

Head to Amazon to grab this great Black Friday deal.

SAVE $450: As of Nov. 25, the Hisense 85-inch QD6 QLED 4K Google TV is on sale for $649.99 at Best Buy. This Black Friday deal saves you $450 on list price.

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It's not all about Amazon. Best Buy's 2024 Black Friday sale is turning heads, with some absolutely stunning deals that are tough to beat.

As of Nov. 25, the Hisense 85-inch QD6 QLED 4K Google TV is on sale for $649.99 at Best Buy. This Black Friday deal saves you $450 on list price. This model is much cheaper than other TVs this size. You will struggle to find anything cheaper at Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart.

SEE ALSO: Get the Fire TV Stick 4K at its lowest-ever price in Amazon's Black Friday sale

The Hisense QD6 series includes QLED Quantum Dot Color to increase the color space and improve overall color saturation for everything you watch. The QD6 series features Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio technology, bringing out all the detail for an immersive audio and video experience. And with Google TV built in, you can find, stream, and watch what you want without hassle.

Walmart, Best Buy, and Target will be going hard over this busy Black Friday shopping period, so check out our breakdowns for each to learn more. Good luck out there.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for November 25 Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow - Bad run of luck

• Green - Ballers minus "s"

• Blue - Agile avoidance

• Purple - Different types of a popular sport concept

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Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow - Streak of poor performance

• Green - NBA teams in singular form

• Blue - Evade a defender

• Purple - ___ golf

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #63 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Stream of poor performance: DOWNSWING, DROUGHT, SKID, SLUMP

• NBA teams in singular form: NET, NUGGET, PACER, WIZARD

• Evade a defender: DEKE, JUKE, SIDESTEP, SPIN

• ____ golf: DISC, MINI, LINKS, TOP

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, November 25, 2024:

AcrossAccessory marked down after Halloween, maybe

• The answer is Mask.

High level?

• The answer is Attic.

Tree-dwelling animal whose fur gets tinted green with algae

• The answer is Sloth.

Cook, as onions

• The answer is Saute.

River that Achilles was (mostly!) dipped in

• The answer is Styx.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 22 DownIt's measured in kilograms

• The answer is Mass.

Rockefeller Center statue depicting a Greek Titan

• The answer is Atlas.

Strong, dark beer

• The answer is Stout.

Poker pot

• The answer is Kitty.

Party mix cereal

• The answer is Chex.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Mini Crossword.

We make a lot of noise about all the tech deals you can bag during Black Friday, and it's true that you can find low prices on TVs, laptops, headphones, speakers, and just about everything else on your shopping list during this busy period. But what about tools? Is Black Friday the best time to find deals on exactly what you need to build out your toolkit? Of course it is.

Home Depot is offering a bunch of buy one, get one free deals on cordless tools this Black Friday. Decent tools are seriously expensive, so the opportunity to pick up a cordless tool for free is surely worth considering.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy is treating most of November like Black Friday

We've gone ahead and checked out everything on offer from Home Depot, and lined up a selection of standout deals. We've included big discounts on popular brands like Milwaukee, Ryobi, DeWalt, and Makita. So whether you're a professional, DIY enthusiast, or an absolutely hopeless amateur, there is a deal for you right here.

These are the best deals on cordless tools this Black Friday.

Best deals on Milwaukee

• Milwaukee 18-Volt Cordless Router — free with Milwaukee Battery Starter Kit

• Milwaukee 18-Volt Cordless Jig Saw — free with Milwaukee Battery Starter Kit

• Milwaukee 18-Volt Angle Grinder — free with Milwaukee Battery Starter Kit

Best deals on Ryobi

• Ryobi 18-Volt Oscillating Tool — free with Ryobi Battery Starter Kit

• Ryobi 18-Volt Reciprocating Saw — free with Ryobi Battery Starter Kit

• Ryobi 18-Volt Power Scrubber — free with Ryobi Battery Starter Kit

Best deals on DeWalt

• DeWalt 18-Volt Router — free with DeWalt Battery Starter Kit

• DeWalt 18-Volt Planer — free with DeWalt Battery Starter Kit

• Dewalt 18-Volt Jigsaw — free with DeWalt Battery Starter Kit

Best deals on Makita

• Makita 18-Volt Jigsaw — free with Makita Battery Starter Kit

• Makita 18-Volt Square-Drive Ratchet Nut Driver — free with Makita Battery Starter Kit

• Makita 18-Volt Angle Grinder — free with Makita Battery Starter Kit

Best deals on Ridgid

• Ridgid 18-Volt Oscillating Tool — free with Ridgid Battery Starter Kit

• Ridgid 18-Volt Orbiting Sander Tool — free with Ridgid Battery Starter Kit

• Ridgid 18-Volt Circular Saw — free with Ridgid Battery Starter Kit

The best cordless tool deals from Amazon

• DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver — $129 $239 (save $110)

• DeWalt 20V MAX Power Tool Combo Kit — $599 $1,049 (save $450)

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Less than three weeks into owning a Yoto Player, my three-year-old nephew began calling another speaker toy "Yoto" as well. Two months on, his delight at the gadget hasn't waned — and his initially sceptical parents now love it as much as he does.

SEE ALSO: Finding a gift that kids actually like is tricky. This guide will make it easier.

My sister and brother-in-law aspire to give my nephew a relatively screen-free upbringing, wary of raising a developmentally delayed iPad kid. They don't own a television, preferring to watch the occasional film or episode of Bluey on a laptop, and they carefully ensure my nephew's access to smartphones is strictly monitored and timed.

Even so, there are times when they're so exhausted that they just need a break. Children have an abundance of energy that can be difficult to keep up with, especially when you also have both housework and normal work to attend to. There's a reason why so many tired, desperate adults resort to screens to keep their kids entertained.

The Yoto Player aims to offer an alternative to screens, engaging children's imaginations via kid-friendly audio they can control themselves with physical cards. It isn't the type of toy I would typically pick up, my family being somewhat apprehensive regarding children's gadgets. 

Having now tried it, it turns out the Yoto Player is a game changer.

What is the Yoto Player? When not playing a card, the Yoto Player can be used as a clock. Credit: Yoto

Simply put, the Yoto Player is a portable speaker that plays audio from cards inserted into a slot on the device. This allows children to control what they listen to themselves, deciding which cards to play, adjusting the volume, and skipping to the tracks they love the most. Yoto's card system also ensures there's no danger of children inadvertently straying into inappropriate content without adult supervision, as they might while browsing YouTube.

With child-friendly rounded edges, the Yoto Player's large controls are easy for young children to operate independently, and click to provide satisfyingly tactile feedback. After the first few weeks of familiarising himself with it, my nephew displayed no difficulty using the Yoto Player's knobs and buttons to navigate, deftly adjusting the volume, switching between tracks, and pausing playback. The controls aren't labelled, but they're intuitive enough that this isn't a problem (your child may not be reading yet anyway).

The Yoto Player's chunky, box-like design is also resilient enough to withstand the rigours of childhood, even if you choose to forgo the additional protection of a silicone Adventure Jacket. Just like any gadget, I wouldn't deliberately throw it at the ground, but the Yoto seems robust enough to handle getting knocked around or dropped from a toddler-like height a few times.

The Yoto Player offers functionally screen-free entertainment My nephew wasn't bothered at all by Yoto's functional lack of screens. Credit: Amanda Yeo

When I first presented my nephew with the Yoto Player, I was concerned that he would quickly lose interest due to its lack of a screen.

To be clear, while the Yoto Player is functionally screen-free, the device technically isn't screenless. Both the Yoto Player and the smaller Yoto Mini have screens which display chunky pixel art reflecting the content being played. For example, a picture of a giraffe may be shown alongside Dear Zoo, or an image of Lightning McQueen during Yoto's novelisation of Disney's Cars. 

These pictures do change as the audio progresses, and can even helpfully display the answers to the audio quizzes found on some cards. Still, these innocuous on-screen icons are largely static, and more akin to occasionally turning the page in a picture book than watching an endless hypnotising parade of YouTube unboxing videos.

Fortunately, this lack of video has not deterred my nephew from his Yoto Player at all. While he doesn't seem worryingly engrossed in the speaker, he is most definitely enjoying it, the gadget still consistently keeping him entertained and occupied months on. In fact, he's found the Yoto Player engaging enough that he's happy to quietly listen to it while lying next to a napping parent, or after waking up at an obscenely early hour of the morning. Both the Yoto Player and Mini are compatible with wired 3.5mm jack headphones as well as wireless ones.

His parents enjoy watching him enjoy the Yoto Player as well, whether he's focusing solely on the story or listening while building a LEGO tower. Rather than allowing children to zone out as they would in front of a screen, the Yoto Player engages their imagination, similarly to being read or sung to. My brother-in-law praised the Yoto Player as "entertainment that doesn't make him catatonic," noting that it's also an excellent gadget for car rides.

"[I'm] so much more comfortable leaving him with a Yoto than a phone," my brother-in-law told me.

Yoto's wide catalogue of cards includes Disney, Elton John, and C.S. Lewis Yoto has a wide catalogue of cards to collect. Credit: Yoto

The Yoto Player is primarily operated via Yoto cards, which are purchased separately to the speaker. Put a card in the Yoto Player's slot, and it will begin to play. Yank it out, and it will stop. It's a simple enough system that young children can understand and operate it easily.

There's also more than enough variety in Yoto's card catalogue for you to carefully curate your child's listening experience. Covering content for ages 0 to 12 and up, Yoto's cards contain songs, stories, and even educational audio. Many of these are originals created by Yoto itself, however there are also numerous cards from well-known brands such as Disney, Harry Potter, Ladybird Books, and even Cocomelon. The song cards also range from nursery rhymes to Queen, the Spice Girls, Elton John, and the Beatles. You can even record your own cards too (more on that below).

However, my brother-in-law did note that it is a closed ecosystem, the Yoto Player requiring you to either buy Yoto cards or play Yoto-approved audio from the Yoto app. With the cheapest cards costing a few dollars at minimum, the price of accumulating a collection of Yoto cards can quickly stack up. As such, you'll likely want to build your library gradually. The complete Harry Potter series alone will set you back a couple of hundred dollars.

Interestingly, the Yoto cards don't actually have the sound files stored on them. Rather, they tell the Yoto Player that you own said cards, and direct it to download the audio from Yoto's servers. As such, you will need to be connected to WiFi during setup as well as the first time you insert each card. Setup is easy though, and once complete the Yoto Player seamlessly interacts with the cards as though they contain the audio, starting and stopping when they're put in and pulled out.

My nephew was happy to sit quietly and enjoy listening to his Yoto Player. Credit: Amanda Yeo

One mild disappointment is that though the Yoto Player appears perfectly designed for read-along content, many currently available book cards aren't suitable for this purpose. Yoto does have audiobook cards for classic novels such as The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe; James and the Giant Peach; Anne of Green Gables, and The Secret Garden. However, customers have noted that at least some of Yoto's book adaptations are abridged, meaning kids can't follow along even if they have their own copies of said books.

Fortunately, some cards for picture books such as Dear Zoo are specifically designed for read-alongs, providing audio cues for when to turn the page. I was unable to try this out with my nephew, but my brother-in-law believes it will be great for when he starts reading.

Lyrics in many of the nursery songs may be slightly different to what you remember from your own childhood as well. Rather than handing off hot cross buns to your sons "if you have no daughters," Yoto Original card Old McDonald and other Pre-School Songs suggests you "give them to your daughters, give them to your sons."

None of this should negatively impact your child's enjoyment of the tunes. My nephew has been bopping along regardless, holding impromptu living room dance parties with his Yoto. However, such lyrical changes may throw off a few confused parents during their first sing-along.

Yoto lets you personalise cards for a loving touch

If such changes really bother you, fortunately there is a solution. In addition to its extensive library, Yoto offers blank cards that you can use to record your own audio via the Yoto app. This opens up a wealth of exciting possibilities, enabling you to create special, personalised cards just for your child. 

It's a sweet idea, allowing grandparents and other loved ones to record themselves telling bedtime stories, singing songs, or leaving loving messages for a child. The child will then be able to play these messages back themselves whenever they want to hear their family member's voice. My brother-in-law recorded himself reading a book and singing nursery rhymes with my nephew, assigning each track an image for Yoto Player's screen to display while they played. Cards such as these are likely to be treasured for a long time to come.

Yoto's connected app is for adults The app adds extra functionality for adults to explore. Credit: Yoto

Like pretty much every gadget nowadays, the Yoto does have a connected app. However, children can use cards to operate their Yoto Player without ever setting sight on the app, which would defeat the entire goal of screenless entertainment. Rather, the Yoto app is intended for adults. 

Parents can scan Yoto cards into the app, allowing them to play the related audio without the physical card, as well as curate a library from the collection of free sounds under the Discover tab. This includes audio timers for activities such as brushing teeth or tidying up, children's podcasts, and family-friendly radio channels from both Yoto and Yoto-approved third parties.

There's also a decent selection of sleep sounds even parents may benefit from, which includes audio such as white noise, brown noise, "Rainy Car Ride," and "Kirthar National Park, Pakistan." Every sound can be placed on a customisable timer that maxes out at 12 hours and 55 minutes, so you can set it to automatically turn off once your child is likely to have nodded off. You can also put tracks on repeat, as well as adjust the speed of playback.

All of these sounds can not only be streamed from the app to any connected Yoto Player, but played straight from your phone or on third-party speakers as well. I used Apple AirPlay to stream Yoto's audio to my Sonos Roam, utilising the app's sleep sounds for myself. Kids aren't the only ones who find the sound of rain soothing.

The Yoto app also allows multiple users to join one family account, which is particularly useful for children who spend time in multiple households. I did encounter some issues joining my brother-in-law's account, which was only rectified when we both connected to the same WiFi for the initial setup, but otherwise using the app has been a relatively seamless experience.

Yoto Player vs. Yoto Mini My nephew uses both the Yoto Player and Yoto Mini interchangably. Credit: Amanda Yeo

Yoto offers two speaker models: the Yoto Player, and the Yoto Mini. The most obvious difference between the two are their sizes. The Player is a cube measuring slightly larger than four inches in each dimension, while the Mini is smaller at 2.7 inches across and 1.5 inches deep. 

The Yoto Player also has extra features such as stereo sound, a night light, a room thermometer, and both wireless and USB-C charging. Meanwhile, the Yoto Mini only supports mono sound and USB-C charging. Yoto states that the Mini also has a shorter battery life of 14 hours, compared to the Player's 24.

Even so, my nephew didn't seem bothered by any of these differences. He happily treated the two speakers as interchangeable, picking up the Yoto Mini even when the Player was available and fully charged, and easily carrying the Player around despite the Mini being specifically designed for portability. The Mini's much smaller screen didn't put my nephew off either.

The Yoto Player's night light distinguishes it from the Yoto Mini. Credit: Yoto

Rather, it was my sister and brother-in-law who got the most use from the Yoto Player's extra features, setting the night light to automatically change colours between night and day. This meant that when my nephew woke up at 6 a.m., he knew it wasn't time to get up until his Yoto Player's light turned blue at 7 a.m. — a blessing for parents in need of all the sleep they can get. 

Unfortunately, my nephew isn't a fan of the night light, so they've since abandoned using the Yoto Player at night. My brother-in-law was also mildly disappointed that the Yoto Player's night light only turns on when it is placed face down with the clock on its screen not visible. As my nephew is already reading numbers, my brother-in-law felt having the Yoto Player's night light and clock both visible simultaneously could have helped teach him to tell how long it is until it's time to get up.

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Shop Now Is the Yoto Player worth it? Both the Yoto Player and Yoto Mini are capable of engaging kids. Credit: Yoto

I was mildly sceptical about Yoto's speakers going in. While Yoto's mission to minimise screen time is admirable, and I certainly replayed certain cassette tapes ad infinitum as a child, I wondered if purely audible entertainment might have gone the way of the stick and hoop. Perhaps a speaker wouldn't interest a child when compared to the bright lights and cheerful colours of television.

Such concerns were entirely unfounded. Not only has my nephew fallen in love with his Yoto, his parents and grandparents are also quite pleased with it as well. My sister and brother-in-law even overcame their own scepticism toward children's gadgets, happy that my nephew is engaging his imagination rather than being mesmerised by a screen. I have been sent more than one photo of my nephew listening contentedly to his Yoto Player, or joyfully rolling around with it on the floor.

If you're struggling to keep a young child entertained but don't want them engrossed by a screen, the Yoto Player is a great option to explore that will keep their minds active. And considering that Yoto offers cards for all ages, it could help you sort a few years of Christmas and birthday presents as well.

TL;DR: Skip the monthly fees and get lifetime access to Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2019 for Windows for just £19.93 (reg. £182.76) through 08 December.

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Ready to level up your work life? Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2019 for Windows for just £19.93 (reg. £182.76) at the Mashable Shop.

What apps are included in this Microsoft Office package?

You’ll get access to all the core tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, and OneNote — everything needed for productivity, whether at work or home.

Can the apps be used without an internet connection?

Yes; once installed, you can use the apps offline without worrying about connectivity. This is especially useful for anyone working in places with limited internet access.

What’s the advantage of a lifetime license?

A one-time purchase gives you a lifetime device license to all the tools without monthly fees. It's a cost-effective solution for those who prefer owning their software outright. This version comes with regular security updates to keep your software running smoothly and securely over time, ensuring your tools stay current.

Who would benefit most from this 2019 license?

It’s great for students, remote workers, and home users who need reliable, offline access to essential Office apps without the hassle of recurring payments.

How many devices can I install Office on?

This package allows you to install Microsoft Office on one device and is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems.

Ready to own your Office tools for life? For £19.93 (reg. £182.76), you can skip the subscriptions and enjoy a lifetime of productivity with Microsoft Office 2019.

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TL;DR: Samsung's famous art TV, The Frame, turns your living room into an art gallery. Get the 43" version of this 4K QLED TV on sale for $749.99 (reg. $999.99) for Black Friday. 

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TVs have come a long way in a short time, but most of them are still big black boxes sitting in your room. When they aren't in use, they add nothing to your home decor. 

The Frame is a QLED smart TV that doubles as an art gallery, and it really looks the part. The ultra-thin 4K TV comes in an elegant frame and with access to its own art library you can display on the screen when you aren't streaming. There's a reason TikTok is raving about this unique TV.

In this The Frame Black Friday deal, you can get this famous Samsung TV for $749.99, down from $999.99 in an open-box deal. 

A classy new kind of TV

Who says your TV can't be art?

When powered on, the Samsung The Frame is a premium smart TV, delivering sharp, vibrant 4K visuals and immersive sound. Quantum HDR and Dolby Atmos bring your favorite shows and movies to life in exquisite detail, and the TV’s TizenOS interface means you can seamlessly access streaming apps, play games, or even work out with virtual trainers.

But the real magic happens when it’s powered off.

In Art Mode, the Frame becomes a canvas for curated artwork or personal photos. The matte, anti-reflection display mimics the look of real paper or canvas, reducing glare and providing a lifelike art-viewing experience. The Samsung Art Store offers access to more than 2,500 iconic works from renowned museums, or you can upload your own creations to make the display uniquely yours. 

What sets the Frame apart is its design versatility. Interchangeable bezels allow you to customize the look to match your space, while the Slim Fit Wall Mount helps it sit flush against the wall, blending seamlessly with your decor. It’s as much a design statement as it is a television.

With TikTok users raving about its dual functionality and high-end finish, it’s no surprise the Frame has become a trendsetter.

This smart TV is marked down for Black Friday because it's an Open Box item, but that's not a bad thing. It just means it might have been extra stock or the box has some cosmetic issues, but the TV itself is still in brand-new condition.

Get the Samsung Frame Smart TV on sale for $749.99 during Black Friday at the Mashable Shop. 

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I don't think it's an understatement to say that Dune: Part Two rocked my world. Thanks to its glorious sandworms, Austin Butler's freaky Feyd-Rautha, and so much more, it quickly became one of my favorite films of the year.

But just because you love something doesn't mean you can't have a problem with it, and boy, did I have a problem with how Dune: Part Two handled one scene in particular: Lady Jessica's (Rebecca Ferguson) Spice Agony.

SEE ALSO: 'Dune: Prophecy' episode 2: Sister Lila's prophecy, explained What's the Spice Agony ritual?

The Spice Agony is a Bene Gesserit ritual where a Sister takes some of the Water of Life, a spice-rich poison derived from baby sandworms. Thanks to years of training, a Sister can transform the poison within her body and render it harmless. In return, she unlocks her genetic memory, meaning the memories and wisdom of all her ancestors, and becomes a Reverend Mother. Failure means death.

Jessica takes the Water of Life in order to replace the Fremen's dying Reverend Mother. However, since she's pregnant, the Water of Life also transforms her unborn daughter Alia Atreides (Anya Taylor-Joy), effectively giving her a Reverend Mother-level of consciousness and power in the womb.

This is all supremely strange stuff, brought to life in Frank Herbert's Dune with a surreal scene where Lady Jessica communicates with the Fremen's Reverend Mother Ramallo within their "mutual mind's eye." You can feel the deep connection between the two Bene Gesserit, the terror about what this means for Alia, and the overwhelming barrage of information Ramallo gives Jessica.

Rebecca Ferguson in "Dune: Part Two." Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures

But in Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two, this pivotal sequence is given short shrift. Jessica writhes around in agony, we see the vibrant blue Water of Life flowing through her body (and around her fetus), then the Reverend Mother cries out in fear about her being pregnant. There's no sense of the memory aspect of it all, nor do we get any of the fascinating interiority of the scene in the novel. Understandably, there are many things Dune: Part Two had to change during the adaptation process. Yet dulling such a fascinating scene yields underwhelming results, to the point that the sequence almost feels like an afterthought.

Dune: Prophecy's portrayal of Spice Agony is terrifying — and great.

Enter Dune: Prophecy, HBO's prequel series about the early days of the Bene Gesserit order. In the show's second episode, young acolyte Sister Lila (Chloe Lea) goes through the Spice Agony in the hopes of gleaning information from her ancestors that could help the Sisters face down certain ruin. The circumstances of her Agony are far different from Jessica's, yet the scenes are still in conversation with each other, given that they both portray different versions of the same ritual. And honestly? Dune: Prophecy's take comes out on top.

As Lila begins the Agony, we see shots of the Water of Life swirling with her blood, a visual straight out of Villeneuve's film. But after that, we delve into something stranger and scarier. Lila winds up in a vast cavern full of faceless Sisters — a perfect physical representation of Lila's ancestral memory. There, she meets her grandmother, Sister Dorotea (Camilla Beeput), who gives her cryptic messages about the oncoming reckoning. She also imparts the memory of her death to Lila, showing her how young Valya Harkonnen (Jessica Barden) murdered her with the Voice. Here, we see the memories of Lila's ancestors pouring into her, similar to Jessica's experience receiving Ramallo's memories in Herbert's Dune.

Dune: Prophecy takes the Agony one step farther, emphasizing the horror of the process. The Sisters in the cave don't move naturally. Some shamble towards Lila. Others crawl along the ceiling and down the walls. They surround and attack her, falling on her body like zombies devouring a corpse. It's an overwhelming sequence, both for Lila and the audience, and it captures the do-or-die panic of the Agony in a much more visceral sense than Dune: Part Two.

Dune: Part Two also has the added element of Alia's presence, and she quickly becomes the focus of the scene. But in shifting that focus almost entirely to her, we lose some of Jessica's journey. The Agony is a massive moment in her story, but her physical and mental experience falls to the wayside. With Dune: Prophecy, you stay with Lila the entire time, experiencing this taxing, deadly, and strange trial alongside her every step of the way. That immersion pushes Dune: Prophecy's Agony to the top, righting one of Dune: Part Two's (few) wrongs.

Dune: Prophecy is now streaming on Max. New episodes premiere Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.

Another episode of Dune: Prophecy means another cryptic prophecy to break down.

Episode 2's prophecy comes courtesy of Sister Lila (Chloe Lea), a young acolyte in the Sisterhood who makes the decision to undergo the dangerous ritual known as the Agony long before she's ready.

SEE ALSO: 'Dune: Prophecy' fixes one of my biggest beefs with 'Dune: Part Two'

During the Agony, a Sister takes the poison known as the Water of Life, derived from baby sandworms. Thanks to years of physical training, a well-prepared Sister should be able to neutralize the poison within her body. That process will unlock her genetic memory, making her a Reverend Mother. We've seen this ritual before in Dune: Part Two, when Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) successfully transforms the Water of Life and becomes a Reverend Mother to the Fremen.

However, failing to change the Water of Life means death. That's why less-experienced acolytes like Lila don't take it. So why is she subjecting herself to it?

As we learn in episode 2, Lila is the descendant of Sisterhood founder Mother Superior Raquella Berto-Anirul (Cathy Tyson), who first foretold the oncoming reckoning known as Tiran-Arafel. Current Mother Superior Valya Harkonnen (Emily Watson) and her sister, Reverend Mother Tula Harkonnen (Olivia Williams), hope that if Lila can unlock her genetic memory and connect with Raquella, she'll be able to deliver some wisdom that will help the Sisterhood prevail over the trials to come.

SEE ALSO: Space babies and time jumps: How 'Dune: Part Two' handles the challenge of Alia Atreides What is Sister Lila's prophecy, and what does it mean?

Of course, the plan goes as poorly as can be expected. Lila, brave as she is, succumbs to the Water of Life. Before she does, though, she delivers a foreboding prophecy — not from Mother Raquella but from Raquella's granddaughter, Dorotea (Camilla Beeput). Dorotea speaks through Lila, revealing, "The key to the reckoning is one born twice. Once in blood. Once in spice. A revenant full of scars. A weapon born of war, on a path too short."

So who could she be talking about? Who do we know from Dune: Prophecy who has been born twice?

As of now, all signs point to soldier Desmond Hart (Travis Fimmel). Like all humans, he was born in blood, but he also experienced a rebirth in the Arrakis desert, when he was swallowed by a sandworm. Given that Arrakis is the only planet where the spice melange exists, and that sandworms are a key part of spice production, Hart's experience facing Shai-Hulud sounds as close to a birth in spice as you can get. He also bears several scars on his face, and as a soldier, he is the definition of "a weapon born of war."

However, there's one word in Lila's prophecy that could change everything: "revenant." That term could reference someone who's come back to life. Or it could reference another element of Frank Herbert's Dune lore: gholas.

Could Desmond Hart be a ghola?

A ghola is essentially a human clone, but instead of being cloned from living tissue, a ghola is replicated from dead tissue. Pretty gnarly, right? They're created by a faction known as the Bene Tleilaxu, and they play a large role in Dune Messiah and onward.

So, with the concept of a "revenant" on the table, could Dune: Prophecy be implying that the Desmond we meet in the show is actually a ghola? Perhaps the original Desmond died in the sandworm attack — which seems basically impossible to survive, as cool as that would be — after which his dead body became the base for his ghola. Add in some extra genetic manipulation during the ghola creation process, and boom, you're looking at Desmond's fire powers.

Of course, this is all just conjecture, and Desmond Hart could simply be as powerful as he claims he is. Or the prophecy could be pointing to someone else entirely, and Desmond is just a red herring. But for now, who else do we know who's been reborn in spice? We've got our eye on you, Desmond!

Dune: Prophecy is now streaming on Max, with new episodes premiering Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and Max.

Elon Musk — the proud owner of the website formerly known as Twitter —is once again threatening to buy a thing he doesn't like. This time, Musk threatened to purchase left-leaning MSNBC.

In a bit of big media industry news, Comcast announced this week it intends to spin off its cable companies, including MSNBC. That's what led to Musk throwing in his two cents about the news channel.

As things often go in this political climate, the situation began with a troll, this time from Donald Trump Jr.

"Hey @elonmusk I have the funniest idea ever!!!" Trump Jr. posted on X, reacting to a meme saying MSNBC might be for sale.

Musk, not one to miss out on a chance to troll, responded: "How much does it cost?"

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Now, to be clear, there is no indication that MSNBC is actually for sale. Rather, the plan is for Comcast to create a new company, including brands like USA, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, Golf Channel, CNBC, Rotten Tomatoes, and Fandango. But that didn't stop Musk, Trump Jr., and other rightwing pals from jumping in on the idea.

Uber-popular podcaster Joe Rogan responded, for instance: "If you buy MSNBC I would like Rachael Maddow’s job. I will wear the same outfit and glasses, and I will tell the same lies."

Rightwing streamer Tim Pool, meanwhile, wrote: "Alex jones hosting would be the most entertaining outcome." Jones' conspiracy site Infowars, of course, was just bought by The Onion.

This all feels like a big joke from Musk. And it most likely is just that. But Musk buying Twitter seemed like a joke, too — and we all know how that ended.

Big Boom AJ and his son Big Justice — aka The Costco Guys — won a wrestling match during AEW Full Gear's pre-show on Saturday. Oh, and the Rizzler showed up, too. First of all: what a world. Second: It was actually well-received by people online.

AJ, whose real last name is Befumo, defeated QT Marshall in his match with an assist from Big Justice, who, in typical wrestling match fashion, snuck into the ring to deliver a textbook spear to help his dad secure the W. In case you didn't know, AJ was a pro wrestler back in the day so the match was quite well done.

The internet loved the Costco guys bringing the boom and the Rizzler, well, doing what it is the Rizzler does. And there were lots of jokes, of course.

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So there you have it: Big Boom AJ is a great wrestler. Though if you've seen him on TikTok — and of course you have — that really isn't a surprise.

The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium, the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts.

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Here are the clues and answers to Daily Mini Crossword for Sunday, November 24, 2024:

AcrossSetting for the Emmy-winning series "Shogun"

• The answer is Japan.

Part of a dictionary entry

• The answer is Usage.

"Got it!," on a walkie-talkie

• The answer is Roger.

How staticky hair stands

• The answer is On end.

Takes a break

• The answer is Rests.

DownOne of 12 in a courtroom

• The answer is Juror.

In unison

• The answer is As one.

Things dog-eared in a beloved book

• The answer is Pages.

F.B.I. worker

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Colorful candy with a Gummy Clusters variety

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