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SAVE OVER $60: As of Nov. 10, the Apple MacBook Pro (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale for $1,538 at Amazon. That's a saving of over $60 on list price.

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We're all on the lookout for Apple deals are we approach the busiest shopping season of the year. We're already seen some signs of things to come, but the big wave of deals hasn't come just yet. We're not overwhelmed at this early stage, but we are suitably impressed by the latest discount on the brand-new M5 MacBook Pro.

As of Nov. 10, the Apple MacBook Pro (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale for $1,538 at Amazon. That's a saving of over $60 on the regular price of $1,599.

SEE ALSO: The Apple Watch SE is down to under $190 ahead of Black Friday

Does everyone need a MacBook Pro M5? Absolutely not. I use my laptop for editing words, flicking between the same 10-15 tabs, and playing too much Football Manager at the weekend. Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Werth recommends this model for "professionals, AI enthusiasts, and creators." If that sounds like you, this deal is worth checking out.

The M5 MacBook Pro is our latest Mashable Choice Award winner. The cheaper M4 MacBook Air is still the top choice for most people, but the M5 delivers a brighter mini-LED display with a better 120Hz refresh rate, improved sound, and a better mix of ports that include an HDMI port and an SDXC card slot. If you have the budget, the upgrade is very much worth it.

Save over $60 on the M5 MacBook Pro ahead of Black Friday.

SAVE 34%: As of Nov. 10, Apple AirPods 4 are on sale for $84.99 at Amazon. That's 34% off the $129 list price and a new all-time low for this model.

Apple AirPods 4 $84.99 at Amazon
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I am that person with AirPods always on their last leg. One bud is always quieter than the other, or I've dropped the case one too many times. I've been waiting for a good deal to replace my old pair, and this is the first big price drop I’ve seen on the Apple AirPods 4.

As of Nov. 10, you can get the Apple AirPods 4 on sale for $84.99 at Amazon, down from $129. That's a 34% discount and over $44 in savings. It's also a new all-time low — they were $89 in July.

SEE ALSO: 10 Apple deals that prove Black Friday 2025 is starting earlier than ever

The AirPods 4 offer a more comfortable, stable fit with a shorter stem. Inside, they’re running the H2 chip, which powers the Personalized Spatial Audio and, more importantly, the new Voice Isolation feature. This is a huge upgrade for calls (it uses computational audio to reduce background noise, so you sound clearer).

They're also IP54 rated for dust, sweat, and water resistance, which applies to both the buds and the USB-C charging case. Battery life is solid, with up to five hours of listening time on a single charge (30 hours total with the case).

Note: This $84.99 deal is for the standard model without Active Noise Cancellation. Apple has an ANC version of this design, but it's $149.99. If you don't need ANC, you might want to jump on this deal before it's gone.

Acer is upgrading one of its premium convertible Chromebooks with more AI prowess. Announced Wednesday at IFA 2025 in Berlin, the latest Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (CP514-5HN) packs a new MediaTek Kompanio Ultra chip that has a neural processing unit (NPU) with up to 50 TOPS (or trillions of operations per second), enabling a pair of exclusive software features.

The Spin 514 is the only Chromebook Plus with an NPU besides the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, which has the same processor. Like its counterpart, the Spin 514 comes with a free trial of Google AI Pro that unlocks 12 months of access to advanced AI tools like Veo 3 Fast and NotebookLM. It's an AI smorgasbord.

"With powerful performance, AI tools, and robust and premium build, the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 will empower creators, employees, and teachers to create, work, and be productive from anywhere," James Lin, General Manager of Notebooks at Acer, said in a press release.

One configuration of the Spin 514 is now available on Acer's website for $799.99; another will hit Best Buy's shelves later this month for $100 less, and I was one of the first people to try it before its launch. I've only spent an afternoon with it so far, so I haven't given it a formal rating just yet (as per our laptop testing methodology), but my initial impressions of it are positive. Splashy AI features aside, it's just a really nice budget 2-in-1 laptop.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 specs and availability Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

Acer sent me a Spin 514 (model number CP514-1HN-K6DY) with the following specs:

• MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 processor

• Arm Immortalis-G925 MC11 integrated graphics

• 12GB RAM

• 256GB UFS storage

• 14-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS touchscreen display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 16:10 aspect ratio, and stylus support (sold separately)

• 1080p webcam (see below)

• WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4

• Non-backlit keyboard

• Two USB-C ports and a headphone jack on the left side; two USB-A ports and a Kensington lock slot on the right

While my review unit came equipped with a 1080p webcam, the final version you can soon purchase at Best Buy will have a better 5MP webcam. It's priced at $699.99 and set to launch sometime later this month.

Acer started selling another configuration on its website for $799.99 on Sept. 4 (model number CP514-5HN-K4ZE). It comes with 16GB of RAM, a fingerprint reader, and a backlit keyboard, and its display has a higher 2.8K resolution but a lower 60Hz refresh rate.

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  Shop Now Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 design Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

The 2025 Spin 514 measures 12.32 x 9.13 x 0.61 inches and weighs three pounds, making it only slightly bulkier than an M4 MacBook Air. (Apple's 13-inch model weighs 2.7 pounds and measures 0.44 inches thin.) It's certainly svelte and portable, even if it's not the most thin-and-light laptop available.

The Spin 514 is on the pricier side for a Chromebook, but its design feels aptly premium, and I'm impressed by its build quality. There's zero give to its lid when I press down in the center of it. Its hinge wiggles a little bit when I adjust or tap its screen, but it holds very sturdy and doesn't creak when I flip the display around into tent mode. The Spin 514's lid can rotate a full 360 degrees to lay flat in tablet mode, too.

Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

The Spin 514 is military-grade MIL-STD810H compliant, which basically means it's been tested for extreme durability. Acer says it can survive four-foot drops and 25,000 open/close cycles, to which I say: Let's get YouTube's tech-it on the case.

Aesthetically, the Spin 514 is an attractive laptop that's just flashy enough for my taste. It has an aluminum exterior with reflective metallic accents on its hinges and the outer edges of its top cover, which match the iridescent "Acer" logo in the middle of the lid. Its Platinum Silver finish picks up fingerprints pretty easily, though.

The Spin 514's keyboard cover is made from matte plastic, but it doesn't feel cheap and matches the rest of the chassis for a cohesive look. I had to hold it right up to my eyeballs to even notice that it's a different material.

Display Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

The Spin 514's upper and lower bezels are a little chunky, but the touchscreen itself is pretty and responsive. My review unit didn't come with a stylus, so I did all of my scrolling and tapping with a fingertip. Big ups to the fact that it has a 120Hz refresh rate, which made a Fortnite match and a few fast-moving scenes in YouTube videos look silky smooth. (The Spin 514 isn't technically a gaming Chromebook, but it's workable for light cloud gaming.) It's always nice to see this spec on cheaper laptops.

Text and tinier details didn't seem blurry on my Spin 514, so without having tried its other configuration, I wouldn't spend an extra $100 for a higher-res display with a worse refresh rate. Maybe consider upgrading if you desperately need the extra four gigs of RAM, but 12GB is already a lot for a Chromebook (and so is $700).

The screen on my Spin 514 is rated at only 300 nits of brightness, so I usually used it cranked all the way up to max. The pricier model's display offers up to 340 nits, which is a negligible difference.

Keyboard and touchpad Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

The Spin 514's keyboard is great, for the most part — snappy, comfortable, and well-spaced — but it gets docked a few points for having a hollow-sounding space bar and lacking backlighting as well as a fingerprint reader. Again, both are available in the pricier configuration.

Of special note, there are dedicated keys for the Launcher (a searchable start menu) and for a "Quick Insert" tool. The latter shares a spot with the caps lock.

The touchpad is made from Acer's "OceanGlass" material. It's technically ocean-bound plastic, but it really does feel quite a lot like glass: It's soft and smooth like velvet. Acer says it's moisture-resistant, so accidental coffee spills probably won't be a cause for panic.

Speakers Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

The Spin 514 has upward-firing speakers running down both sides of its keyboard. They're a little tinny, but they're not the worst-sounding laptop speakers I've ever tried (and there are some absolute stinkers out there). I've been listening to Fleetwood Mac's 1997 live performance of "Silver Springs" almost every day for the past couple of weeks while learning it on the piano; on the Spin 514, the audio is missing some bass and depth but otherwise clear. The positioning of the speakers prevents them from sounding muffled.

Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 performance

The Spin 514 has a fan, unlike Lenovo's Chromebook Plus 14, but I couldn't get it to turn on during a quick stress test with 20 Chrome tabs open and two apps running (YouTube and Recorder). It ran quiet and almost completely cool; the fan vent on the bottom side of the machine barely got warm.

In the Android version of Primate Labs' Geekbench 6 CPU benchmark, our other performance test for Chromebooks, the Spin 514 got a multi-core score of 7,187. That makes it the second-fastest model we've tried after the heftier Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE, which notched a score of 7,660. It beats eight other models we've tried over the course of the past two years, including an $819 HP Chromebook x360 14c (4,318) and a $699 Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (5,223).

Google AI features

Chromebook Plus models support a suite of AI features that you won't find on regular Chromebooks. The Spin 514's NPU adds two extra exclusives to the mix: a tab-sorting project management tool called "smart grouping" and an on-device image editor within the Gallery app. I briefly tried both.

To test smart grouping, I pulled up five tabs about the same topic (horseback riding near me) and three unrelated tabs in a single Chrome window. When I pressed the F4 key, a bubble appeared in the lower left-hand corner, prompting me to organize a topic called "Chicago Horse Riding Information" in a new "desk." Clicking that button pulled all of the horseback riding-related tabs into a separate workspace while keeping the other tabs in my original desk. I tend to be a tab minimalist, but I can see how this would be immensely useful for multitaskers who keep a mishmash of websites and windows open at once.

Left: Before and after smart-grouping my tabs. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable Right: Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

The Gallery app's AI image editor includes tools that can expand and remove pictures' backgrounds, erase parts of a scene, and make stickers. I played around with them using a photo of a hot dog I took at a Cubs game last month, and most of the results were pretty clunky and fake-looking.

My original picture of the beautiful Chicago dawg. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable The picture with its background "expanded" using AI. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable The picture with its background removed. (The "make a sticker" tool produced an identical result.) Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable I tried to erase the pickle in this one. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

Smart grouping and the Gallery app's image editor are both still "experimental" (in beta) and may improve with time.

Battery life

I haven't run a formal battery life test on the Spin 514 yet, but Acer has it rated at up to 17 hours of web browsing per charge. If it lives up to that number, that would put it well over the nine-hour minimum we expect to squeeze from Chromebooks.

Who should get the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514? Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

Based on my few hours with the Spin 514 so far, I think it's a great pick for early AI adopters, but also just anyone who wants a solid budget 2-in-1 laptop with a premium design and good amount of power for the price. Its main rival is obviously the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14, which offers a brighter (non-touch) OLED display, quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, and a backlit keyboard for $649.99, or $50 cheaper. However, it starts with half the storage and can't double as a tablet.

The Spin 514's battery life will be a big determining factor in my final analysis, so stay tuned.

UPDATE: Nov. 6, 2025, 5:10 p.m. EDT The Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 lasted 18 hours and 11 minutes in our battery life test, making it the longest-lasting Chromebook we've ever tried. It's secured a spot on our list of the best Chromebooks.

UPDATE: Sep. 4, 2025, 1:05 p.m. EDT Listings for the Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 514 (CP514-5HN) are now live. Acer originally priced the upgraded model at $749.99, but it's actually retailing for $799.99 on its website. We've updated this story accordingly.

As any dedicated Stephen King fan will know, the horror master's body of work is peppered with sneaky connections and recurring characters.

Unsurprisingly, HBO Max's new IT prequel, IT: Welcome to Derry, is no exception. We already know from the trailer that Pennywise (Bill Skarsgård) is making a reappearance, and we know that the show is largely based on certain historical interlude chapters from the book — but now, as the show progresses, we have a sense of just how much it's also dialled in to King's multiverse.

We've broken down the Easter eggs we found so far, below.

SEE ALSO: 'IT: Welcome to Derry' review: 'IT' prequel series will scare the living daylights out of you Major Hanlon Major Hanlon (Jovan Adepo) in "IT: Welcome to Derry." Credit: Brooke Palmer / HBO

As well as introducing the town of Derry and some local Derry High schoolers, a key character in episode 1 is new resident Major Hanlon (Jovan Adepo). The name is clearly no accident. In King's novel, and in the movies, Mike Hanlon is a member of the Losers' Club. He's the only character who remains in Derry after the kids defeat IT the first time around, opting to stay back in the town and write a kind of diary/history of the local area.

Given that executive producer Andy Muscietti has confirmed that IT: Welcome to Derry is based on Hanlon's interludes in the novel, it seems only right that one of his relations should be a core character in the show.

The question is, how is Major Hanlon related to Mike Hanlon? The show hasn't made this explicit yet, but it's worth noting that — based on the fact the show takes place in 1962, and the first movie takes place in the late 1980s — Major Hanlon is the right age to be Mike's grandfather.

Teddy Teddy (Mikkal Karim-Fidler) in "IT: Welcome to Derry." Credit: Brooke Palmer / HBO

It appears that Major Hanlon may not be the only familiar name in IT: Welcome to Derry. In the end credits of episode 1 (after that shocking episode ending) we see Rabbi Uris, Don Uris, and Mrs. Uris all listed, and Teddy (Mikkal Karim-Fidler) — although we don't explicitly hear his surname — has the words "Teddy Urine" scrawled on his locker at school. Is this family related to Stanley Uris (Wyatt Oleff/Andy Bean), a member of the Losers' Club in the book/movies? It seems likely.

The Paul Bunyan statue You might have spied this in the "IT: Welcome to Derry" trailer. Credit: Mashable screenshot: HBO Max / YouTube

Despite protests from residents, Derry is in the process of trying to erect a statue of Paul Bunyan in episode 1. There are billboards for it around town, and an article about it in a local paper.

This is the same statue that has been constructed by the time the cycle depicted in the book/movies has rolled round, and which famously comes to life to chase Richie Tozier (Finn Wolfhard/Bill Hader).

The graffiti in the Derry High School toilet Margie (Matilda Lawler) and Lilly (Clara Stack) in "IT: Welcome to Derry." Credit: Brooke Palmer / HBO

When Margie (Matilda Lawler) drags Lilly (Clara Stack) into the Derry High School toilets for a private chat in episode 1, there's some graffiti on the door that will ring a bell with King fans: The name "Alvin Marsh", scrawled inside a love heart.

Alvin Marsh (Stephen Bogaert) will grow up to become the horrible and abusive father of Beverly Marsh (Sophia Lillis/Jessica Chastain), a core member of the Losers' club in the books and movies.

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Without going too much into spoiler territory, turtles play a big part not only in IT, but also in King's larger multiverse (hello, Dark Tower fans). So it's only fitting that turtles feature heavily in episode 1 of IT: Welcome to Derry too, from a sign outside Derry High School that reads "BERT THE TURTLE SAYS: DUCK AND COVER" to the school's turtle mascot handing out flyers warning students about the Cold War nuclear threat.

That's not all, either. When Matty (Miles Ekhardt) takes Lilly to the abandoned tower where some of the boys have a base, they trade Cracker Jack cereal toys, with Matty giving Lilly his turtle in exchange for a rocket ship.

Her response? "Turtles are lucky."

Dick Hallorann Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk) in "IT: Welcome to Derry." Credit: Brooke Palmer / HBO

We may know him best from The Shining, but Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk) — the Overlook Hotel's psychic chef who helps Danny Torrance — is also playing a big supporting role in IT: Welcome to Derry. This isn't as random as it first seems, with the character also appearing in Stephen King's IT novel in one of Mike Hanlon's historical Derry chapters, upon which the series is based.

Juniper Hill Asylum Lilly Bainbridge (Clara Stack) is sent to Juniper Hill Asylum. Credit: Brooke Palmer / HBO

Juniper Hill Asylum — the place where poor Lilly Bainbridge (Clara Stack) is sent by her mother in episode 2 — is a regular feature in King's novels, popping up in a number of different novels including IT and 11/22/63. The institution also appears in IT: Welcome to Derry's clue-filled opening credits.

Shawshank State Prison You might have spied this in the "IT: Welcome to Derry" trailer. Credit: Mashable screenshot: HBO Max / YouTube

This is another fictional Maine location that pops up all the time King's books, most famously his 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, which was adapted into Frank Darabont's Oscar-nominated 1994 film. In IT: Welcome to Derry episode 3, the prison gets a name check in in the form of a transport bus with "Shawshank State Prison" written on the side — but we don't yet know if we'll see inside the prison or this is just another passing Easter egg.

IT: Welcome to Derry debuts on Sunday, October 26 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, and will be available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes air weekly.

Apple's iPhone will soon be able to do a lot more without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity.

According to a new report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the company is working on several new features that rely on satellite connectivity alone. This includes navigation in Apple Maps and sending photos via messages, all via satellite connection. An API is also coming, allowing third-party developers to add satellite connectivity into their apps, the report said.

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Apple originally launched its first satellite connectivity features for the iPhone in 2024 with the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro. The Emergency SOS feature allows iPhone users to send a distress message via satellite, when cellular and Wi-Fi aren't available.

That feature requires an unobstructed view of the sky, but that might also be changing. Gurman claims Apple is working on satellite connectivity even when the iPhone is in a pocket, a car, or indoors.

Finally, the report claims that starting next year, the iPhone is getting support for 5G NTN (non-terrestrial networks), a system which integrates 5G with satellites to extend wireless coverage farther than what can be achieved with standard cellular towers.

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More advanced, data-intensive stuff such as phone or video calls, as well as web browsing via satellite, doesn't seem to be a part of Apple's immediate plans.

The slightly less good news for iPhone users is the cost of these new services. Right now, features such as Emergency SOS are free, but in the future, more advanced capabilities might come at a cost, which users will pay to satellite carriers directly.

For its current satellite connectivity features, Apple works with American telecommunications company Globalstar. The new features mentioned in the report would require major upgrades to Globalstar's infrastructure; however, should Elon Musk's SpaceX acquire Globalstar (a deal between the two companies is reportedly in early stages) the new features could roll out faster.

SAVE OVER $80: As of Nov. 10, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) is on sale for $189.99 at Amazon. This is 32% off its list price of $279.

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Black Friday is an excellent time of year to save on high-end tech that's been on your radar for some time. This is especially true of Apple devices. We've even spotted some early deals worth taking advantage of right now. Over at Amazon, the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS, 44mm) has dropped to $189.99 for a limited time.

This is a 32% discount from the Apple Watch SE list price of $279, allowing you to save $89.01. A few different colors are available at this price as well, so you can choose between the midnight aluminum case with a midnight sport band, the midnight aluminum case with an ink sport loop, the silver aluminum case with a denim sport band, the starlight aluminum case with a lake green sport loop, and the starlight aluminum case with a starlight sport band.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy Black Friday ad: The best early deals you can buy online

If you're looking to set some health and fitness goals in the new year, a smartwatch can help you keep track of them. The Apple Watch SE 2nd Gen is a great pick for Apple users looking to track the basics. It features an activity tracker, heart rate monitor, sleep tracker, and safety features like Fall Detection, Crash Detection, and Emergency SOS, just to name a few. It even allows you to take calls or send texts from your wrists, so you won't miss anything important.

This is a great Apple deal to take advantage of before Black Friday. Don't miss out on the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen, GPS, 44mm) down to $189.99 at Amazon.

Check out our breakdown of 10 Apple deals that prove Black Friday 2025 is starting earlier than ever to see even more of what's available right now.

John Oliver is not happy with the reaction to Zohran Mamdani's viral speech after he beat Andrew Cuomo in the New York mayoral race last week.

Following his victory, Mamdani took to the stage at the Brooklyn Paramount and gave a final comment about the candidate who ran against him as an independent after the lost the Democratic primary. "I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life, but let tonight be the final time I utter his name," said Mamdani, in a speech which received inevitable criticism from the right.

SEE ALSO: How NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani won over the internet

"He just weathered one of the most Islamophobic campaigns in recent memory," responded John Oliver on Last Week Tonight on Sunday. "'I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life' is a frankly superhuman level of grace to extend to a man who has yet to pronounce your name correctly once.

"Especially given that he could have said" 'Andrew, your campaign was terrible. What was it with the weird AI ads, especially this one that you inexplicably released featuring the bill from Schoolhouse Rock pregnant, and with luscious kissable lips. Do you want to fuck the bill from Schoolhouse Rock, Andrew? Do you? Well great news, now you actually can in your private life, I wish you the best, you pervert.'"

SAVE OVER $200: As of Nov. 10, the Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $219.99 at Amazon. This is 49% off its list price of $429.99 and marks its lowest-ever price.

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We've already got a lot of early Black Friday deals to explore. If you've had a new robot vacuum on your holiday season shopping list, Amazon is here to help. As of Nov. 10, you can score the Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and mop for its best=ever price at the retailer.

This popular model usually comes with a price tag of $429.99, but Amazon has knocked a whole 49% off the Roborock Q7 M5+, allowing you to grab it for $219.99. Price tracker camelcamelcamel notes that it has never been cheaper than this, so don't miss out on this fantastic deal while it's still available.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy Black Friday ad: The best early deals you can buy online

The Roborock Q7 M5+ can help keep your home feeling shiny and new before the holidays. With the help of its 10,000Pa HyperForce suction, it can lift up any dirt, hair, and more that's dropped on your floor. And when it comes to hair, the JawScrapers main brush and side brush will keep it from getting tangled up, so it can work more efficiently. This device even features a mop to tackle annoying stains, so you can feel like your home's floors have had a nice, deep clean.

Thankfully, you don't have to spend a lot of time worrying about emptying out this robot vacuum's docking station either, as its 2.7 litre dust bag can go about seven weeks without needing to be emptied.

Don't wait for Black Friday, score the Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and mop at its best price at Amazon right now. And if you're looking for even more great robot vacuum deals, you can also save on the Roborock Qrevo CurvX right now.

Will episode 4 of IT: Welcome to Derry be the one where we finally see Pennywise?

Well, if HBO's preview is anything to go by, maybe. In the clip above we see Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk) carrying out an interrogation, Major Hanlon demanding answers, and — right at the very end — a familiar clown-shaped shadow.

Eek.

IT: Welcome to Derry airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

SAVE $150: As of Nov. 10, the Breville Barista Express is on sale for $549.95 at Amazon. That's 21% off the list price.

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Few things in life are as good as a perfect morning brew. Especially when you can get the perfect cup from the comfort of your own home. Yep, a good coffee machine makes all the difference. And right now you can get a deal on a great model at Amazon.

As of Nov. 10, the Breville Barista Express is on sale for $549.95, saving you $150 on list price.

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This machine is part of Breville's Barista range, so every drink you make should be coffee shop quality. It's an all-in-one espresso machine with a built-in grinder, so you can grind your own beans at home. A nice touch indeed.

It also features a precision conical burr grinder that delivers the correct amount of coffee directly into the portafilter.

It's a smart machine too, using digital temperature control to make sure espresso extraction is consistent and that the water is exactly the right temperature. And if you're more of latte than espresso, this machine also includes a steam wand for manually frothing milk. Americanos, cappuccinos, macchiatos — the world is your oyster.

Together with the machine you'll get a half pound bean hopper, a 67 oz water tank, and accessories such as a stainless steel portafilter, filter baskets, tamper, milk jug, cleaning tools, and water filter, so you've got everything you need to get going.

Ready for delicious coffee at home? Get this Breville deal from Amazon now.

SAVE $45: As of Nov. 10, AirPods 4 (without ANC) are on sale for $84.99 at Best Buy. This is $45 off their list price of $129.99.

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As we count down the days to Black Friday, some retailers have been dropping early deals for shoppers to check out. Best Buy is one such retailer, with a wide range of excellent offers live right now. As of Nov. 10, shoppers can score a fantastic deal on the AirPods 4 (without ANC) weeks before Black Friday.

On Nov. 10 only, AirPods 4 (without ANC) have dropped to $84.99 at Best Buy. This saves you $45 off their list price of $129.99, but more importantly, it looks to be the lowest price we've seen on them. Price tracker camelcamelcamel shows $89 as the best-ever price at Amazon.

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Even if they don't offer Active Noise Cancelation, AirPods 4 still provide stellar sound quality (thanks to the H2 chip) so you can kick back and relax with your favorite albums, audiobooks, and more. These earbuds also offer Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking to improve your listening experience by making the sound feel as if its coming from all around you. On top of that, they offer up to five hours of listening on a single charge (or up to 30 hours with the case.)

The AirPods 4 are an item we've been hoping to see on sale for under $90 for Black Friday, but thankfully there's no need to wait. Act fast to score the AirPods 4 (without ANC) for $84.99 at Best Buy before the deal is gone forever.

If you're looking for more Apple deals right now, check out our breakdown of 10 Apple deals that prove Black Friday 2025 is starting earlier than ever to see what else is available.

SAVE $1,500: As of Nov. 10, the Jackery HomePower 3000 is on sale for $1,499 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price.

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If you're in the market for a portable power station, chances are you've heard of Jackery. They're powerful, reliable, and if you spend a lot of time searching on Amazon, you'll see they're often on sale.

If you've been keeping an eye out for a power station that can give you whole-home backup, check out this latest deal on the Jackery HomePower 3000. As of Nov. 10, this powerhouse of a unit is half off, now down to $1,499. This is also its lowest-ever price according to price tracker camelcamelcamel.

SEE ALSO: The 4 best power stations for camping keep you both online and off-grid

It has a 3,600W output (7,200W surge) and 3,072Wh capacity, so it can power items like refrigerators, fans, WiFi routers, and lights for up to 15 hours. It can also keep a fridge running for one to two days, so it's ideal for keeping food from spoiling during power outages.

It also has multiple charging options, including AC, USB-C, USB-A, DC, and dual 100W PD ports. Taking it on vacation? You can even connect to an RV via the built-in TT-30 port. It supports fast recharging too, through AC, DC, car, gas generator, or solar panels, reaching 80% capacity in about nine hours with two SolarSaga 200W panels.

It's got a high price tag, but you'll get your money's worth. This model has durable LiFePO4 batteries that offer 4,000 cycles while retaining 70% capacity. Get it from Amazon now.

Following the 2025 BFI London Film Festival, Mashable UK editor Shannon Connellan recommends six British films you should add to your watchlist, including Chloé Zhao's Hamnet, Harry Lighton's Pillion, and Julia Jackman's 100 Nights of Hero.

Meanwhile, Mashable has teamed up with Focus Features to offer readers the chance to see Hamnet on the big screen before its official release.

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 SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, Nov. 10, 2025:

AcrossGo on a run in the freezing cold?

• The answer is Ski.

Full of oneself

• The answer is Vain.

Nabisco wafer brand

• The answer is Nilla.

Powerhouse in women's college basketball, with a record 12 national championships

• The answer is UConn.

On edge

• The answer is Tense.

DownBeauty parlor

• The answer is Salon.

Ceramicist's ovens

• The answer is Kilns.

Ridiculous

• The answer is Inane.

Bad habit

• The answer is Vice.

A cashew ... or a cuckoo

• The answer is Nut.

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

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 today's Mini Crossword.

UP TO 50% OFF: As of Nov. 10, Pokémon TCG sealed product is up to 50% off on Amazon when paying at least $1 or 1 loyalty point with AMEX or Discover.

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Pokémon TCG is on fire right now, but we're still seeing above MSRP pricing across the board as we all wait patiently for Pokémon TCG print runs to flood the market. Prices are slowly dropping to secondary market values (despite artificial value bloat from scalpers), but we're rarely seeing proper shelf pricing.

Got an AMEX or Discover card? If you use these cards to pay at least $1 or 1 loyalty point, you can get up to 50% off Pokémon TCG sealed product right now. If you haven't got one yet or want to check your eligibility, check out the Points, AMEX, and Discover promo pages for more information.

Plus, if you're accepted for an Amazon Store Card, you get an instant $60 gift card without spending on it. So after using your AMEX or Discover discount, you can grab something for $1. What a time to be alive.

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

Looking at what's available right now, here's some of the top Pokémon TCG products available on Amazon at the time of writing. I've also taken the liberty of noting down market values so you know whether you're getting a good deal:

• Mega Evolutions (Mega Gardevoir) Elite Trainer Box
  Amazon: $79.99
  TCGplayer: $79.99

• Victini Illustration Collection
  Amazon: $51.93
  TCGplayer: $44.86

• Mega Lucario ex Premium Collection
  Amazon: $49.69
  TCGplayer: $37.24

• White Flare Elite Trainer Box
  Amazon: $82.94
  TCGplayer: $81.45

• Mega Evolution Booster Bundle
  Amazon: $55.01
  TCGplayer: $47.82

• Mega Evolution Booster Bundle
  Amazon: $55.01
  TCGplayer: $47.82

• Unova Poster Collection
  Amazon: $38.86
  TCGPlayer: $28.82

• Black Bolt Binder Collection
  Amazon: $55.94
  TCGplayer: $49.99

• White Flare Booster Bundle
  Amazon: $51.24
  TCGplayer: $49.99

• White Flare Booster Bundle
  Amazon: $51.24
  TCGplayer: $49.99

• Team Rocket Tin
  Amazon: $41.99
  TCGplayer: $46.50

• Prismatic Evolutions Surprise Box
  Amazon: $50.36
  TCGplayer: $42.99

• Mega Battle Deck (Mega Gengar ex/Mega Diancie ex)
  Amazon: $29.99 (receive one at random)
  TCGplayer: Mega Gendar ex: $35, Mega Diancie ex: $21.19, both Battle decks: $59.68

Most valuable Pokémon cards you can pull right now Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

There's some ridiculously epic Pokémon Cards you can pull from this Pokémon TCG offer. Didn't manage to secure any of the above discounts? No worries, if you're seeking the top chase cards from these expansions, it's more often than not cheaper to just buy the single card. The secondary market is starting to find a new floor value, so it's a great time to pick up your favorite cards for less.

Here's the top 10 Pokémon card you can pull right now, including where to buy them and current market value information:

1. Umbreon ex - 161/131 (Prismatic Evolutions)
   Near Mint Holofoil: $1,100
   Market price: $1,204.97
   Most recent sale: $1,040.72

2. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182 (Destined Rivals)
   Near Mint Holofoil: $547.47
   Market price: $514.75
   Most recent sale: $449

3. Mega Lucario ex - 188/132 (Mega Evolution)
   Near Mint Holofoil: $500
   Market price: $500.32
   Most recent sale: $500

4. Victini - 171/086 (Black Bolt)
   Near Mint Holofoil: $445.98
   Market price: $479.01
   Most recent sale: $430.05

5. Zekrom ex - 172/086 (Black Bolt)
   Near Mint Holofoil: $433.73
   Market price: $470.65
   Most recent sale: $427.60

6. Victini - 172/086 (White Flare)
   Near Mint Holofoil: $432.27
   Market price: $432.27
   Most recent sale: $399.99

7. Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132 (Mega Evolution)
   Near Mint Holofoil: $393.99
   Market price: $427.63
   Most recent sale: $395

8. Reshiram ex - 173/086 (White Flare)
   Near Mint Holofoil: $370.08
   Market price: $370.55
   Most recent sale: $350.31

9. Sylveon ex - 156/131 (Prismatic Evolutions)
   Near Mint Holofoil: $330
   Market price: $341.31
   Most recent sale: $308.77

10. Leafeon ex - 144/131 (Prismatic Evolutions)
    Near Mint Holofoil: $277.99
    Market price: $281.39
    Most recent sale: $278.95

The moon is currently in its "waning" phase, this means each night it will get less and less visible until the New Moon, and the start of a new lunar cycle.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Monday, Nov. 10, the moon phase is Waning Gibbous. This means 68% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

So, what's visible in the sky tonight? Even with nothing but your eyes, you can make out the Aristarchus Plateau, Mare Imbrium, and Copernicus Crater. Grab some binoculars, and you’ll also spot the Mare Humorum, Gassendi Crater, and Clavius Crater. If you’ve got a telescope, you’ll get an even closer look at the Schiller Crater, the Rima Hyginus, and the Apollo 14 landing spot.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on Dec. 4.

What are moon phases?

According to NASA, the Moon completes an orbit around Earth roughly every 29.5 days, passing through distinct phases along the way. These phases happen due to the shifting angles between the Sun, Earth, and Moon. From our perspective, the Moon may look fully bright, partially lit, or entirely dark, though the same side always faces us. The difference is in how sunlight reflects off its surface, forming a regular pattern called the lunar cycle.

The eight main moon phases are:

New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

TL;DR: Save 55% on this 9-inch wireless car display that adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities to virtually any car, an excellent gift for people with older cars.

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Do you know someone struggling with a beaten-up banger of a car? We might have the perfect gift that could provide a much-needed upgrade.

The 9-inch wireless car display adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities to virtually any car. This is an excellent gift for people with older cars, for a number of reasons:

• Easy installation for any vehicle: Three quick mounting options, a 12V–24V plug-in power source, and several options for stereo output mean you can add a modern touchscreen to virtually any car.

• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility: Sync your phone to access maps, music, and calls hands-free, or use Siri and Google Assistant voice commands to stay focused on the road.

• Safer, clearer navigation: The crisp 1024×600 FHD display adjusts brightness automatically, while real-time GPS mirroring helps you navigate day or night.

• Everyday driving peace of mind: Supports a 1080p backup camera (not included) and integrates seamlessly with your existing setup — perfect for commuters, road-trippers, or older cars that need a modern touch.

If you or someone in your life drives an older vehicle that’s perfect, other than missing a modern screen, this is a simple and affordable way to add one.

Order your touchscreen car display now for $79.99 with free shipping (reg. $179.99).

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SAVE $600: As of Nov. 10, the Roborock Qrevo CurvX is on sale for $899.99 at Amazon. That's a 40% saving on the list price.

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Black Friday is a few weeks away, but we're already seeing some early deals drop on top products. Both Walmart and Best Buy have kicked things off early, and while not officially part of the Black Friday experience, Amazon's Daily Deals have been as impressive as ever. And if a robot vacuum has been on your wishlist for a while, check out this latest Amazon deal on the Roborock Qrevo CurvX.

As of Nov. 10, this impressive model is down to its lowest-ever price, now just $899.99. That's a $600 discount on the list price.

SEE ALSO: The Eufy Omni C20 robot vacuum is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $350

This model has a whole lot going for it, so if you're in need of a powerful robot vacuum, this one lives up to expectations. It provides a seriously strong suction of 22,000Pa and has a zero-tangle design to handle debris, pet hair, and dirt in floor gaps and carpets. And at just 7.98 cm tall, it’s able to reach underneath furniture and clean those annoying, hidden areas. It mops too, and uses 80°C hot water for a more hygienic wash. After scrubbing your floors, the dock takes care of washing, drying, refilling, and emptying automatically.

The navigation is easy too, and there's no need for you to guide it. This is thanks to the LiDAR sensor, and the AdaptiLift chassis will also lift or tilt sections of the robot to navigate uneven terrain.

Get this robot vacuum deal from Amazon right now.

SAVE $350: As of Nov. 10, the Eufy Omni C20 is on sale for $349.99 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price.

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If you've been waiting for the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a robot vacuum, how does 50% off sound? As of Nov. 10, the Eufy Omni C20 is discounted at Amazon for a limited time. This impressive model is usually priced at $699.99, but for a limited time it can be yours for $349.99. According to camelcamelcamel, this is its lowest-ever price.

Even without the hefty discount, this is an impressive device. And if you want all your floor cleaning jobs taken care of, then this is the perfect choice. It has 7,000 Pa suction, a rolling brush, and a side brush, so it can manage all kinds of dirt, including pet hair. The different brush types also help it pick up more complicated debris on all floor types. And you don't need to spend time removing hair from the brushes, the Pro-Detangle Comb helps clear hair from the roller brush automatically.

SEE ALSO: Knock out three separate chores with this massively discounted Roborock Qrevo Edge Robot Vacuum

And it doesn't just vacuum, it mops too. Using its Mop Master technology, the Omni C20 scrubs floors at 180 rotations per minute with 6N of pressure to lift tough stains. It also benefits from dual modules that let it sweep and mop at the same time, perfect for those more challenging stains. After cleaning, the robot vacuum will return to its dock where it will empty dust, wash the mop, and dry it with room-temperature air.

If hands free cleaning sounds good to you, head to Amazon to grab this great deal.

Chinese EV company XPENG unveiled its next-gen humanoid robot IRON during its AI Day event in Guangzhou, having it walk onto the stage in a stilted yet strangely lifelike saunter. The reveal swiftly sparked online discussion concerning the IRON's distinctly feminine appearance and walk, XPENG having equipped its robot with wide hips and notable breasts.

However, while this seemed like a strange design decision to some, XPENG does have reasons for modelling its IRON robot on a woman.

Credit: Amanda Yeo / Mashable

Addressing the IRON's form factor during his keynote speech, XPENG's chairman and CEO Xiaopeng He first explained why the company's robots are humanoid at all. He stated that he'd been insistent on quadruped robots during the company's first forays into robotics, as four legs are more stable than two. However, quadrupeds lack the functionality of hands, and have trouble navigating smaller spaces due to difficulty in turning around. 

As such, while he believes future advanced robots will come in many different humanoid and non-humanoid shapes, the former is the most practical design at this stage.

"A lot of scenarios are designed for human beings in this world," said He, later speaking to the media via a translator. "If the robot is more human-like then it's [easier for] them to adapt to the real world."

Credit: Amanda Yeo / Mashable

He also considered that humanoid robots elicit a more emotional reaction from consumers, as they feel more friendly and inviting than other potential forms.

"More human-like robots and also non human-like robots can both be good looking, but the human-like robot can be more intimate," He continued. "If you think it's warmer, more human, then you can sell more and you can reach the scale effect, then the cost control can be better in return. It will have actually a positive cycle."

Why did XPENG create a female robot? Credit: Amanda Yeo / Mashable

Considering XPENG's mission to create human-like robots, the next-gen IRON's curvier build shouldn't be too surprising. Liangchuan "LC" Mi, vice president of XPENG's Robotics Centre, told reporters that the company chose to create a female-presenting robot simply because there are female-presenting people. 

"This is more about inspiration," said Mi. "We see the different options because there are different kinds of humans. So we're trying to see how people can react [to different form factors].... So we'll see all kinds of feedback from people, and people may have different preferences when they put the robot into the workforce."

"The head of our Robotics Centre, he said, 'We are not making robots. We are making humans,'" XPENG's CEO He said during his keynote speech. "In the future, robots will be [your] life partners and also maybe your colleagues. That's why it's more like [an] intelligent human, [and] has the intelligence to create a better life with human beings."

He therefore hopes to make IRON as close to human as possible, including giving it soft skin, a height similar to that of a human, and secondary sex characteristics.

Credit: Amanda Yeo / Mashable

"It can be more like [a] human, with different body shapes," said He. "You can choose a little bit fatter IRON, or, like me, a slimmer IRON. Or you can customise your IRON based on your preferences. We also offer you the full coverage soft skin, so the robot is warmer and also more intimate….

"We can see that IRON can have different body shapes and sexes," He continued. "I suspect that just like [when] you buy a car, you can choose different colours, exterior, interior. In the future, when you buy the robot, you can choose sex, and you can choose the hair, longer or not, or the clothes."

Of course, it will still be a while before the average consumer is faced with such decisions. XPENG's IRON is currently still in the research and development stage, though with plans to begin preparing mass production for commercial use next April.

Disclosure: Mashable travelled to Guangzhao as a guest of XPENG.