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HBO's upcoming fantasy series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms took to the stage Thursday at New York Comic Con, where showrunner Ira Parker, co-creator and author George R.R. Martin, and stars Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell discussed the Westeros-set series.

In addition to releasing the show's trailer, the panel also revealed several intriguing details about what viewers can expect from the show, with Martin perhaps revealing a bit too much about some of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' key plot twists.

SEE ALSO: 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' trailer transports us back to Westeros for an epic tournament

From big battles to cast Mario Kart competitions, here's what we learned at the Knight of the Seven Kingdoms NYCC panel.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will feature spectacular jousting sequences.

Based on Martin's novella The Hedge Knight, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is set a century before the events of Game of Thrones, and long after the last Targaryen dragons have died out. The series introduces audiences to new knight Ser Duncan the Tall (Claffey), also known as "Dunk." After the death of his former hedge knight master, he heads to a tournament at Ashford Meadow to earn some coin.

Jousting is among the challenges Dunk will face at Ashford Meadow, and for Martin, those sequences were the most important to get right.

SEE ALSO: George R.R. Martin says he'll write about 'everything that's gone wrong' with 'House of the Dragon'

"I set [the show's team] a challenge, which I think Ira and people have delivered," Martin said at the panel. "I said, 'Let's do the best jousting sequences that have been ever put on film.' A modest little challenge for Ira and this group."

Martin cited 1952's Ivanhoe as the golden standard for jousting scenes before telling the audience, "You guys can judge how well we did, but I think we did pretty well."

Parker added: "We also did something hopefully no one's ever seen before, which is a tournament at night, which just looks badass."

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is "one big violent therapy session" for Dunk. Brandon Davis moderates the "Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" panel with Ira Parker, Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, and George R.R. Martin. Credit: Lily Kartiganer / Mashable

Throughout the panel, Parker emphasized that the show's perspective was entirely that of Dunk, a member of the smallfolk with little affinity for the politicking and backstabbing on display in Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon. Because of that, the tone is very different from that of HBO's other Westeros shows.

"Following Dunk on this journey should be a very grounded, gritty, earthy, ground-up feel," Parker said. "We've never had this perspective before. Somebody who grew up in the slums of King's Landing as an orphan, who came up in this world. [He] didn't have a name, didn't have an inheritance, didn't have any money, doesn't have the best training in the whole world, and he's just trying to make it. He's trying to go out and do something hard that he's never done before. He's out of his comfort zone. And hopefully a lot of that will resonate with a lot of our audience."

SEE ALSO: 'House of the Dragon' Season 3: Here's what happens next, according to 'Fire and Blood'

For Claffey, playing Dunk meant playing someone who was learning to embrace all parts of himself, even his lowly background.

"He tries to put away or extinguish that side of him that he wants to forget, that young boy in Flea Bottom just trying to survive. [He was] almost half-human, half-dog, roaming the streets," Claffey said. "But it serves him to know that that is who he is in certain situations towards the end of our story. It serves him to have that personality, that 'never give up' and 'fight tooth and nail' sort of characteristic. So I think he gets to sort of accept himself. It's one big violent therapy session."

Dunk and Egg's actors bonded over Mario Kart.

Dunk is only half of the duo at the center of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The other half is his squire Egg (Ansell), a bald young boy determined to serve Dunk at Ashford Meadow.

The pair's chemistry is key to Martin's Dunk and Egg novellas — could Claffey and Ansell's chemistry measure up?

According to the panel alone, we're in good hands. Claffey and Ansell share the same teasing dynamics on display in the novellas, especially when it came to discussing one thing in particular: Mario Kart.

SEE ALSO: The 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 finale, explained

During filming, Claffey and Ansell would go to an arcade to play Mario Kart, where they racked up a ton of tickets. (For what? "A PS5," Ansell said.)

"One of my favorite ways to decompress after set, because we had so much work to do, was to come back and kick Dexter's ass in Mario Kart," Claffey said.

"I kept winning!" Ansell retorted.

If Dunk and Egg found themselves in 2025, you could imagine their discussions sounding a lot like that.

Episode 5 of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms will feature a massive action sequence. Brandon Davis moderates the "Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" panel with Ira Parker, Peter Claffey, Dexter Sol Ansell, and George R.R. Martin. Credit: Lily Kartiganer/Mashable

When panel moderator Brandon Davis asked Parker, Claffey, Ansell, and Martin what episode they were most excited for audiences to see, all four had different answers. For Parker, it was episode 6, because that meant the audience will have seen the entire show. Claffey said that episode 4 "hits the hardest," while Ansell said he loves the third episode.

But it was Martin who divulged the most, calling episode 5 "very potent, because that's the big action episode."

According to Martin, episode 5 features a Trial of Seven, which readers of The Hedge Knight will recognize as a trial by combat with seven champions on each side of the battle, instead of just one. It's a pivotal moment in The Hedge Knight, and revealing that it happens in episode 5 might have been more of a spoiler than HBO was prepared to give months before the show's Jan. 18 debut. But that wasn't the only spoiler moment from the panel.

Did George R.R. Martin spoil A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' twist at New York Comic Con?

Huge, huge spoiler warning for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms incoming for anyone who hasn't read The Hedge Knight.

Early interviews and trailers for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms have kept details about Egg vague beyond him just being Dunk's sassy squire. But book readers know that he is actually Aegon V Targaryen, a prince in disguise.

Martin alluded to this during the NYCC panel, telling Ansell, "You're not smallfolk. You'll always be a Targaryen, and you have royal blood in you."

At that point, nervous giggles arose from the audience and even the panel, who likely didn't expect the cat to be out of the bag less than an hour after the trailer's release. But to learn why Egg disguised himself and what role he and Dunk have to play in the wider history of Westeros, you'll have to watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. (Or check out The Hedge Knight to prepare!)

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres Jan. 18 2026 on HBO Max.

YouTube's most infamous figures will soon be reappearing to subscribers.

The company has officially launched a pilot program designed to streamline the reinstatement of previously banned creators, following a public announcement that the platform felt it was pressured by the Biden administration to remove accounts that were actively spreading COVID-19 misinformation. YouTube's decision came following an investigation by the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee into the site's moderation practices, specifically the removal of known conservative figures.

SEE ALSO: Apple bans app that logged videos of ICE

For now, the company says the pilot program will specifically apply to a select group of "qualified creators," who will begin to see an option to apply for a new channel when they log into their YouTube Studio account. YouTube explained that neither old subscriber lists nor previous content will be carried over to new channels, and at least a year must have passed since their channel was terminated.

In selecting which banned creators qualify for reinstatement, YouTube says it considered "whether the creator committed particularly severe or persistent violations of our Community Guidelines or Terms of Service, or whether the creator’s on- or off-platform activity harmed or may continue to harm the YouTube community." Channels that had copyright infringement violations will not be eligible.

Currently, creators can appeal bans for up to one year. However, the company explains, most bans are upheld after review. "We know that our long-held approach of enforcing lifetime terminations can be difficult for creators. We’ve heard loud and clear from our creator community that they want more options to return to YouTube," the company wrote in a blog post. If creators are approved to return, they must then apply for monetization separately.

According to the company, more than 3 million creators are part of YouTube's monetized creator program, raking in around $100 billion over the last four years. The platform has loosened some of its monetization policies over the last several years, as well, including ones that demoted creators who use profanity. Simultaneously, YouTube has tried to crack down on accounts that post AI-generated videos en masse, many of which spread harmful misinformation.

Researchers have found that YouTube's more controversial pages — including those that spread misinformation and conspiracies on public health, climate change, and the electoral process — are making big bucks from subscriber ad revenue. A 2024 report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate, for example, found that popular climate change denialists make around $13 million per year. Popular right-wing YouTubers and their high-dollar accounts have also played a key role in recent political swings and the radicalization of young male viewers, analysts have found. Many, including those who were previously banned and will participate in YouTube's reinstatement pilot, now hold key roles in the Trump administration.

The future is here: You can get your prescription drugs at a vending machine now. An Amazon vending machine, specifically.

Amazon announced this week that it's putting vending kiosks at some One Medical clinics in the Los Angeles area, operated by Amazon Pharmacy.

The intention, according to Amazon, is to make the process a bit simpler — visit your doctor, have the prescription sent to Amazon Pharmacy, use your phone to check out in the Amazon app, and then pick up your prescription right in the doctor's office vending machine.

"We know that when patients have to make an extra trip to the pharmacy after seeing their doctor, many prescriptions never get filled," Hannah McClellan, the vice president of operations at Amazon Pharmacy, said in an Amazon blog post. "By bringing the pharmacy directly to the point of care, we're removing a critical barrier and helping patients start their treatment when it matters most—right away."

The kiosks will stock a range of the most commonly prescribed medications, like antibiotics, inhalers and blood pressure treatments, according to CNBC News.

Amazon's FAQ states that the machies won't contain "controlled substances such as Adderall, medications requiring refrigeration such as Wegovy, needles, except for Epipens, and certain other medications."

"As clinicians, we see firsthand how delays in starting medication can impact treatment outcomes," Dr. Andrew Diamond, the chief medical officer at One Medical, said in the Amazon blog post. "The ability to know a patient is leaving our office with their medication in hand—especially for conditions requiring immediate treatment like infections—can make a meaningful difference in their care journey."

The kiosks will be available starting in Dec. 2025, and the company said it would expand to additional locations "soon after."

This isn't the first piece of medical tech from Amazon. In New York City, Amazon operates hand scanners that allow patients to check in for appointments by scanning their palm at select medical offices.

SEE WICKED: FOR GOOD EARLY: Thanks to Amazon's partnership with Universal Pictures, Prime members have the chance to see Wicked: For Good at an exclusive early screening on Nov. 17, 2025. Tickets are now available — secure yours while supplies last.

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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are back in action in Wicked: For Good as the green-skinned, magically gifted Elphaba and her pink-loving polar opposite bestie, Glinda. The highly anticipated conclusion to the global cinematic phenomenon arrives in theaters on Nov. 21, but Prime members have the opportunity to see it in theaters four days early.

Thanks to Amazon's partnership with Universal Pictures, Prime members can score exclusive tickets to an early screening of Wicked: For Good on Nov. 17 in select theaters nationwide. Tickets are available now through Fandango — you can head over to OzOnAmazon now to secure yours. You'll be prompted to sign into your Amazon Prime account, then redirected to Fandango to purchase the tickets. Depending on the theater, there are options to see the film on a standard screen, digital 3D, or IMAX.

The early screening will only take place at select theaters throughout the U.S., and tickets will be first-come, first-served. In other words, secure your tickets as soon as possible if you want to be one of the first to see the new movie.

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Directed by Jon M. Chu once again, Wicked: For Good continues the story from last year's Broadway musical adaptation and box office hit Wicked. Having been unjustly labeled as the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba now lives in hiding while trying to fight the Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). Glinda, on the other hand, has become a symbol of good as well as a public figure. The second act will follow Dorothy's adventure from the perspective of Elphaba.

Catch up on the first film by streaming it on Peacock, then book your exclusive tickets for Wicked: For Good on Nov. 17. Not a Prime member? Be sure to sign up ASAP to gain access to the early screening.

Best October Prime Day headphone deals Best overall Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones $250 (save $149.99) Get Deal Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods Max $429 (Save $120) Get Deal Best Budget Headphones Deal Sony WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones $38 (save $31.99) Get Deal Best Bose deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra $299 (save $130) Get Deal

Although Amazon's October Prime Day event has technically ended, it seems that the headphones listings didn't get the memo. A day after the sale concluded, some of the best headphones deals from top brands like Bose, Sony, and Apple are still live. One of our favorite options is actually cheaper, somehow.

Considering that a new pair of headphones — if you prefer the latest and greatest, that is — could cost you $450, we think it's definitely worth taking advantage of these discounts while they're still around.

SEE ALSO: The 25 best October Prime Day tech deals still live today, hand-picked by a tech editor

If you missed out on the two-day Prime Big Deal Days shopping extravaganza, but you're in the market for some new headphones, we've rounded up the best deals still live after the event. Your next shot at price drops this impressive won't be until Black Friday, so weigh your options thoughtfully.

Note: Deals marked with a 🔥 denote an all-time low price.

Best headphones deal overall Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones $250 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $149.99 Get Deal Why we like it

There's no denying that Sony's latest flagship headphones, the WH-1000XM6s, are impressive. They're our top pick for sound quality amongst all brands of headphones, but even on sale, they're over $400. If you can't fathom dropping that much money on a pair of headphones, the previous generation WH-1000XM5s are super similar. "The WH-1000XM5s retain many series hallmarks, including ANC, battery life, sound, and special features," one of our reviewers noted. The biggest downfall is they don't fold up, though we're certainly willing to overlook that flaw to save $178. The headphones dropped to $298 during Prime Day, but amazingly, they're even cheaper after the event: grab a pair in black for only $250. That's 37% in savings and just one cent away from their best-ever price.

Best budget headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-CH520 🔥 $38 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $31.99 Get Deal Why we like it

More budget-conscious shoppers who don't require noise cancellation should check out the basic Sony WH-CH520s. You'll still get Sony's audio quality, multipoint connection, hands-free calling, a comfortable and lightweight design, customizable EQ, and a battery life of up to 50 hours. Not to mention they come in fun colors like butter yellow and pastel pink. At only $38, they're an incredible value and the cheapest they've ever been in some shades (a few colors have dropped to $33 previously).

More post Prime Big Deal Days headphones deals

• Sony WH-CH720N — $98 $179.99 (save $81.99) 🔥

• JBL Tune 770NC — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50)

• Marshall Major V — $99.99 $169.99 (save $70) 🔥

• JBL Live 770NC — $119.95 $199.95 (save $80)

• Beats Solo 4 — $129.95 $199.95 (save $70)

• Beats Studio Pro — $169.95 $199.95 (save $30)

• Sony WH-1000XM4 — $188 $349.99 (save $161.99) 🔥

• Bose QuietComfort — $199 $359 (save $160) 🔥

• Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $229.95 $449.95 (save $220)

• Sonos Ace — $298.99 $399 (save $100.01) 🔥

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra — $299 $429 (save $130) 🔥

• Sony WH-1000XM6 — $428 $449.99 (save $21.99) 🔥

• Apple AirPods Max — $429 $549 (save $120)

The best October Prime Day kitchen deals still live at a glance: Best small appliance deal Ninja Crispi $159.94 (save $20.05) Get Deal Seasonal Savings Staub Petite Pumpkin Ceramic Dish $29.99 (save $20) Get Deal Best coffee maker deal Keurig K-Mini Single Serve $42 (save $57.99) Get Deal Best drinkware deal Yeti Rambler tumbler (42-ounce) $31.50 (save $13.50) Get Deal Best Le Creuset Deal Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 7.25 qt. $480 (save $44.95) Get Deal Best KitchenAid Deal KitchenAid Go Cordless Hand Blender with Accessories $119.99 (save $40) Get Deal

Amazon’s gifted us with a second Prime Day event of the year, officially dubbed “Prime Big Deal Days,” and though the sale is technically over, tons of the best kitchen deals are still live.

As of Oct. 9, we're still seeing October Prime Day savings on rarely discounted items like the Ninja Crispi and Ninja Creami. Impressively, some items have even dropped lower in price, like the Magic Bullet Blender. Also still live are plenty of deals on coveted cookware, Breville espresso machines, KitchenAid appliances, reusable water bottles, and slow cookers. See also: markdowns on foodie-favorite brands like Le Creuset, Our Place, and Vitamix.

Here are the best October Prime Day kitchen deals still live after the sale.

Best small appliance deal Ninja Crispi $159.94 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $20.05 Get Deal Why we like it

The Ninja Crispi finally went on sale during October Prime Day, and luckily, its discount price is holding after the sale's end. We’ve been watching the price of this little air fryer since its release last September, and Amazon’s been stingy with discounts. But right now, you can get it for $159.94, the lowest price we’ve tracked so far.

The Ninja Crispi is one of Mashable’s favorite small kitchen appliances. Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino says its compact size makes it ideal for on-the-go meals or prepping smaller portions for the week. “Plus, it actually works,” she writes as it delivers crispy on the outside, moist on the inside meals.

Best post-Prime Day kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Keurig Keurig K-Mini Single Serve $42 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $57.99 Get Deal Why we like it

If you need a new single-serve coffee maker, but you’re not willing to shell out a ton of cash, the Keurig K-Mini Single Serve is a budget-friendly option that’ll get the job done without compromising on convenience or quality. Its compact design is perfect for smaller kitchens, dorm rooms, or office spaces, and it can brew six to 12-ounce servings in seconds with the touch of a button. And right now, you can get it for the super-low price of $42, even post-Prime Day. That's its best price ever.

More October Prime Day Kitchen deals

Kitchen appliances

• KitchenAid 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer — $44.99 $59.99 (save $15)

• Ninja Foodi Smart XL Indoor Grill — $189.99 $279.99 (save $90)

• KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt Head Stand Mixer — $379.95 $499.99 (save $120.04)

Air fryer and toaster deals

• Ninja Air Fryer 4-in-1 Pro — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)

• Our Place Wonder Oven — $155 $175 (save $20)

• Ninja XL Air Fryer & Toaster Oven — $229.99 $349.99 (save $120)

Blender and food processor deals

• Magic Bullet Blender — $37.30 $49.99 (save $12.69)

• Nutribullet Personal Blender — $47.49 $71.99 (save $24.50)

• KitchenAid KFC3516ER 3.5-Cup Food Chopper — $54.99 $69.99 (save $15)

• KitchenAid Go Cordless Hand Blender with Accessories — $119.99 $159.99 (save $40)

• Ninja Blender & Food Processor Combo — $149.99 $259.99 (save $110)

• Vitamix Explorian E310 Blender — $329.95 $379.95 (save $50)

Beverage, coffee, and tea deals

• Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Machine — $399.95 $499.95 (save $100)

• Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine — $549.95 $699.95 (save $150)

• Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine — $799.95 $999.95 (save $200)

Cookware deals

• Staub Petite Pumpkin Ceramic Dish — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

• Our Place Perfect Pot (2.5-quart) — $89 $115 (save $26)

• Our Place Always Pan — $99 $125 (save $26)

• Our Place Perfect Pot (5.5-quart) — $109 $140 (save $31)

• HexClad Nonstick 12-inch Frying Pan — $169 $199 (save $30)

• HexClad Hybrid Nonstick 5.5-QT Deep Sauté Pan — $178 $209 (save $31)

• HexClad Hybrid Nonstick 6-Piece Pot Set — $322 $379 (save $57)

• Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, 7.25 qt. — $480 $524.95 (save $44.95)

• KitchenAid 7-QT Bowl Lift Stand Mixer — $549 $649.99 (save $100.99)

Drinkware deals

• Stanley Quencher H2.0 — $27 $45 (save $18)

• Yeti Rambler tumbler (42-ounce) — $31.50 $45 (save $13.50)

Ice cream deals

• Ninja Creami — $179.99 $219.99 (save $40)

• Ninja Slushi — $299.99 $369.99 (save $70)

Kitchen tool deals

• KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Pot Holders — $10.48 $20.99 (save $10.51)

• KitchenAid Ribbed Soft Silicone Oven Mitts — $12.81 $15.99 (save $3.18)

Multicooker and slow cooker deals

• Crock-Pot 7-QT Manual Slow Cooker (SCV700-S-BR) — $35.99 $59.99 (save $24)

• Instant Pot Duo (3-quart) — $57.74 $89.99 (save $32.25)

• Instant Pot Pro (6-quart) — $99.99 $169.99 (save $70)

• Our Place Dream Cooker — $165 $199 (save $34)

SAVE $150: As of Oct. 9, get the GoPro HERO13 Black Ultra Wide Edition for $329.99, down from its usual price of $479.99. That's a discount of 31% and the lowest price we've seen.

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$479.99 Save $150 Get Deal

Looking for a reliable way to capture all the action you're getting up to? Maybe you did some sick skateboarding tricks and want the world to see. Or maybe you want a way to record your runs or hikes. Whatever the case may be, an action camera is an easy option. If you're looking to save some cash on one before taking the plunge, however, now is the time to buy thanks to this Amazon deal on a great GoPro bundle.

SEE ALSO: GoPro unveils new action cameras with 360-degree video and inbuilt light

This waterproof action camera boasts 5.3K60 video with 27MP photos, and includes a boosted 177-degree FOV with compatibility with HB-Series lenses. It can shoot in pro quality, but thanks to its special ultra wide lens, you get more to view in your lens with up to 36% wider and 48% taller than the standard GoPro option.

Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth awarded the Mashable Choice Award to the standard GoPro Hero 13 Black, praising it for its "insanely good motion stabilization", and "impressive lens mods", including the ultra wide option.

Don't miss this sale while it's still live post-Prime Day, and get out there and record all those exciting exploits.

SAVE UP TO $20: Staub ceramic pumpkins are on sale at Amazon for as low as $24.99 (0.5 quart) and some varieties are up to 40% off.

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$39.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal

Welcome to spooky season when the neighborhood gets filled with 12-foot skeletons and it's cool to turn your lawn into a graveyard. but if you're also interested in the creepy Halloween decor, Amazon has the perfect deal in store.

As of Oct. 9, several Staub ceramic pumpkins are sale at Amazon for as low as $24.99 (0.5 quart) and some varieties are up to 40% off, which takes a nice $20 off the price. This deal went live during October Prime Day, but it's still hanging on so we'd recommend buying sooner rather than later to make sure you score the savings.

SEE ALSO: The Home Depot's comically large Halloween decorations are up to 50% off today only

It's hard to go wrong with adding a Staub ceramic pumpkin to your fall kitchen collection or Halloween decor. The ceramic pumpkins are both oven and stove safe up to 572 degrees Fahrenheit, so they can serve as either a baking dish or a delightful candy dish. They would also make the perfect host gift for Thanksgiving.

While they're still on sale, scoop up some versatile and adorable Staub ceramic pumpkins from Amazon.

Apple has taken down more community-generated apps meant to document and hold Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents accountable, according to a report by 404Media.

In addition to apps that track ICE movements in live time, the tech giant banned an app that lets users anonymously record ICE agents and then archive the content for safekeeping. Users can also store news and advocate reports, social media posts, and other digital evidence of ICE operations in public spaces.

SEE ALSO: For Trump officials, social media is war

Called Eyes Up, the app was developed to organize information that may be hard to source but necessary to reference in the future, such as witness accounts of raids for later court proceedings. It also maintains a historical record of escalating immigration operations.

"The sole purpose of Eyes Up is to document and preserve evidence of abuses of power by law enforcement, which is an important function of a free society and constitutionally protected," the app's administration told 404Media. All content is manually verified by the app's administrators before being stored on the app. It's then pinned on a searchable map, intended to make finding evidence easier for those impacted — Eyes Up's desktop version is still operating.

Apple has recently faced growing pressure from the Trump administration to crack down on apps that support community organizing around ICE.

Last week, Apple banned a popular app that let communities track the movement of ICE officers and the locations of reported raids. The ICEBlock app, along with its developer, Joshua Aaron, had previously faced threats from federal officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Bondi said the Trump administration would attempt to prosecute Aaron for the risks it posed to ICE agents, with Noem arguing apps like this are an "obstruction of justice."

But Eyes Up, which only archives publicly posted materials after the clandestine operations of ICE have taken place, does not appear to carry the same "real time security risk" to immigration operations that Noem and Apple described. "Our goal is government accountability. We aren’t even doing real-time tracking,” the administrator said. Apple provided the same removal reasoning for both ICEBlock and Eyes Up, alleging they violate the company's objectionable content guidelines.

Following an appeal to the marketplace host, arguing that the app's map is significantly delayed by a manual review process and is not a safety threat, Apple told Eyes Up's administrators that the ban would remain in place.

2026 is shaping up to be the year of Westeros.

In addition to Season 3 of House of the Dragon, which is tentatively slated for a summer 2026 release date, HBO will also be releasing a third series set in George R.R. Martin's world of Westeros: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.

SEE ALSO: Fall TV preview: 25 TV shows you need to know, and where to stream them

Co-created by Martin and former House of the Dragon writer Ira Parker, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is based on Martin's 1998 novella The Hedge Knight, the first of his three Dunk and Egg novellas. The story takes place roughly 90 years before the events of Game of Thrones, and roughly 80 years after the events of House of the Dragon. By this point, the last of the Targaryen dragons are long dead. As a result, the famed dynasty has lost much of its sheen.

However, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' lead character is no Targaryen, nor even a member of the noble houses. Instead, Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey), also simply known as "Dunk," is the humble squire to hedge knight Ser Arlan of Pennytree (Danny Webb). When Ser Arlan dies, Dunk must make his own way in the world as a knight. Hoping to earn some coin, he sets off to a tourney at Ashford Meadow.

Along the way, he picks up a squire in the form of Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell), a small, bald boy with a few secrets of his own. Together, the pair will cross paths with the ancestors of many a Game of Thrones character, from Ser Lyonel Baratheon (Daniel Ings) to Prince Baelor Targaryen (Bertie Carvel). And while Dunk may not have a noble name or any great renown, his adventures with Egg will have unlikely impacts on all of Westeros.

According to an Entertainment Weekly interview with Parker, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is less of a sweeping fantasy in the vein of Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon and more of a character-focused travelogue. The show's focus is squarely on the Westerosi smallfolk, and it will even forego an epic title sequence in favor of simple title cards, just the way the very non-flashy Dunk would like it. In short, it's a very different Westeros to what fans may be used to seeing, but that could be just what A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms needs to separate itself from the growing pack of Westeros-set shows.

To see what's in store for Dunk and Egg in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, check out the trailer above.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres Jan. 18 2026 on HBO Max.

For its past three seasons, Critical Role's The Legend of Vox Machina has been a reliably great source of fun fantasy hijinks and epic animated battles. Now, Critical Role looks to strike TV gold again with their second series, The Mighty Nein.

Adapting their second live-streamed Dungeons and Dragons campaign, The Mighty Nein returns viewers to the world of Exandria, where they'll fall in love with a brand new party of adventurers.

SEE ALSO: How 'The Legend of Vox Machina' brings a 'Dungeons and Dragons' campaign to life

The show's first trailer introduces the chaotic crew. There's "homeless wizard" Caleb Widogast (voiced by Liam O'Brien), "inebriated goblin" Nott the Brave (voiced by Sam Riegel), "shipwrecked sailor" Fjord (voiced by Travis Willingham), "cocky ringmaster" Mollymauk Tealeaf (voiced by Taliesin Jaffe), "temperamental monk" Beauregard Lionett (voiced by Marisha Ray), and "chaos incarnate" Jester Lavorre (voiced by Laura Bailey). In short, they're not the kind of adventurers you'd expect to save the world, but then again, neither was Vox Machina when they first started out!

The Mighty Nein's (and yes, there's only six of them, don't worry about it) first quest? To prevent war from breaking out after an arcane relic known as the Beacon falls into the wrong hands. Along the way, they'll have to face serious new foes and confront their own past traumas, which will lend the series a much darker tone than The Legend of Vox Machina. The Mighty Nein episodes will also be an hour long, as opposed to The Legend of Vox Machina's half-hour episodes.

Of the main Critical Role cast, The Mighty Nein also stars Ashley Johnson as barbarian Yasha Nydoorin and Matthew Mercer as wizard Essek Thelyss.

Also joining the voice cast are Auli'i Cravalho, Alan Cumming, Nathan Fillion, Jonathan Frakes, Anjelica Huston, Rahul Kohli, Lucy Liu, Tim McGraw, T'Nia Miller, Anika Noni Rose, Mark Strong, and Ming-Na Wen.

The Mighty Nein premieres Nov. 19 on Prime Video.

SAVE $55: The new Blueair Mini Restful Sunrise Clock Air Purifier is on sale at Amazon for $144.99, down from the normal price of $199.99. That's a 28% discount and the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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Dreary and chilly winter mornings will be here in no time. Of course, we have coffee to look forward to, but if you're interested in waking up gently without the need for your phone to be right next to you, check out this new Blueair device that's on sale.

As of Oct. 9, the Blueair Mini Restful Sunrise Clock Air Purifier is on sale for $144.99 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $199.99. That works out to a savings of $55 from a 28% discount. It's also the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

Newly launched on Oct. 2, the adorable Blueair Mini Restful builds on the brand's expertise in air purifiers and adds in a sunrise clock. Blueair makes some of our favorite air purifiers and the Mini Restful is the perfect size for a bedroom nightstand. The included HEPA filter is great at scrubbing the air of potential allergens like dust, dander, and pet hair.

SEE ALSO: My favorite air purifier with heating is down to a record-low price at Amazon ahead of October Prime Day

What makes the Mini Restful unique to Blueair's lineup is the addition of a sunrise clock to the air purifier. From the app, you'll be able to set a wake-up schedule and customize your lighting preferences and the alarm sound. Choose between delightful birds chirping, relaxing rainfall, and many other soothing sounds.

One of the best parts about the Mini Restful is its quiet operation, reaching about 18 decibels when on the low fan speed. That makes it even more friendly for sound sleeping. Blueair's designs are always thoughtful and the brand added in a USB-C port so you can charge up devices from the air purifier while you rest.

Keep in mind the Mini Restful is designed to work best in smaller rooms like a bedroom, nursery, or an office. If you're looking for an air purifier that'll work well in larger rooms, the Blueair ComfortPure 3-in-1 is 50% off today. Since that model includes a heater and a fan, it's great for using all year-round.

If you're looking for peaceful wake ups this winter and reassurance bedroom air is clean, snag the new Blueair Mini Restful while it's on sale for a record-low price at Amazon. Investing in something you'll use everyday is a great form of self-care.

No one captures social anxiety quite like Tim Robinson.

The comedian has proven adept at converting deeply anxiety-inducing situations into cringe comedy. Take the film Friendship, where Robinson's Craig experiences first-hand the perils of being the odd one out in a group hang. Or the sketch show I Think You Should Leave, which features any number of characters making a major social faux pas, then doubling down on it in the hopes of convincing the people around them that everything's fine. (It never works for them. Case in point: the much-memed hot dog car sketch.) Yes, these characters are often over-the-top and obnoxious, but they also hold up mirrors to our own fears and embarrassments, turning them from simple caricatures into figures we see bits of our worst selves in.

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That trend carries over into HBO's The Chair Company, co-created by Robinson and Zach Kanin (I Think You Should Leave). The Chair Company's main character, Ron Trosper (Robinson), begins the show as a bit of an everyman, a tad toned-down by Robinson standards. However, his quick descent into a wild world of conspiracy theories echoes all-too relatable feelings about obsession, especially in our online age.

What's The Chair Company about? Sophia Lillis, Lake Bell, Will Price, and Tim Robinson in "The Chair Company." Credit: Virginia Sherwood / HBO

Ron Trosper should be enjoying his life, both professionally and personally. He's in a loving marriage with his wife, Barb (Lake Bell). His daughter, Natalie (Sophia Lillis), is about to get married, and his son, Seth (Will Price), is a high school basketball star. At work, he's been tapped to head up a major project: the construction of a new mall in Canton, Ohio.

Yet when Ron experiences a humiliating accident at work, all those achievements fly out the window. Suddenly, all he can think about is that one particular incident and the nefarious forces that may have conspired against him.

The Chair Company is a surreal tale of obsession. Tim Robinson in "The Chair Company." Credit: Sarah Shatz / HBO

While I can't reveal the particulars of Ron's accident, suffice it to say it's the kind of moment that onlookers will wince at, then refrain from mentioning again in order to be polite. But for Ron, it's a moment that he will replay over and over again. You know the feeling when an embarrassing high school memory resurfaces, unbidden, from your subconscious? Ron's experience is like that, only the memory never goes away.

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But while an awful memory may just elicit full body cringes for you or me, it manages to send Ron down a full-on detective spiral. He does deep dives into vague corporate websites, investigates property deeds, and even trespasses in abandoned buildings. These sequences are a perfect example of Robinson and Kanin's ability to escalate a relatable sentiment — in this case, embarrassment at a horrible past memory — to ridiculous heights.

SEE ALSO: How much does HBO Max cost per month?

Robinson and Kanin's I Think You Should Leave sketch sensibilities come through at various points along Ron's journey as well. A visit to a menswear store leads to a riotous discussion about a seemingly very exclusive member's club. One of Ron's co-workers is obsessed with throwing a sketchy "mistakes" party. At one point, there is a prolonged argument about getting soup on one's sleeve. Each segment builds out Ron's quest for answers, but also provides hilariously idiosyncratic details about Ron's world that only ratchet up The Chair Company's overall absurdist portrayal of anxiety.

The Chair Company plays into the anxieties of online life. Sophia Lillis in "The Chair Company." Credit: Sarah Shatz / HBO

While The Chair Company doesn't explicitly focus on the internet, it still speaks to the anxieties or inconveniences that arise from being online today.

One of the biggest examples comes in episode one, when Ron tries to look into the mysterious Tecca furniture company. Their website doesn't offer much in the way of contacting them. The phone number listed on their site goes to a broader furniture company, and when Ron tries to get an email address from the site's helper bot, it just directs him back to the unhelpful contact page. The frustrating circularity of it all calls to mind purposefully obscured customer sites, but there are elements of the dead internet theory — that most activity on the internet is machine-generated — as well. There's a corporate emptiness to these websites reminiscent of ghost jobs and employment scams, and that emptiness only enrages Ron further.

Elsewhere, The Chair Company taps into ideas of online privacy, from tracking someone's location to stealing their identity. But the biggest connection to online life is The Chair Company's depiction of hyper-fixations on conspiracy theories, with Ron's detective work coming to resemble the misinformation-fueled armchair detective work of online conspiracy theorists. Of course, The Chair Company hints that Ron may very well be onto something, but that doesn't change the fact that his frenzied search for answers has alienated him from his family and his co-workers, in much the same way that conspiracy theories can break families apart.

These parallels to online life add substance to what's already a bizarrely zany ride, full of classic panicked Robinson shouting and a memorable collection of seedy side characters. The result is sure to be a treat for Robinson fans, one that offers up one of his most unfortunately relatable characters yet.

The Chair Company premieres Sunday, Oct. 12 at 10 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max, with new episodes weekly.

Elon Musk's social media platform X has settled a $128 million lawsuit with four former Twitter executives over their promised severance package.

On Wednesday, Musk's X settled with the company's former Chief Executive Officer Parag Agrawal, Chief Financial Officer Ned Segal, Chief Legal Officer Vijaya Gadde, and General Counsel Sean Edgett. All four worked at the company when it was still known as Twitter and joined prior to Musk's takeover.

The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed.

The four former executives were all immediately fired by Musk after he acquired the company in October 2022. They filed the lawsuit in March 2024. The former Twitter executives claimed in the lawsuit that they were owed a combined $128 million contractually obligated severance package, with Agrawal, Segal, Gadde, and Edgett entitled to $57.4 million, $44.5 million, $20 million, and $6.8 million respectively. The severance included the executives' salary and hundreds of thousands of dollars in stock options, according to the suit.

Musk refused to payout the executives after firing them, accusing them of misconduct. The four claimed the misconduct charges were false and Musk had fired them in retaliation for Twitter's lawsuit forcing Musk to buy the company after he tried to back out from his initial April 2022 offer.

"Because Musk decided he didn’t want to pay Plaintiffs’ severance benefits, he simply fired them without reason, then made up fake cause and appointed employees of his various companies to uphold his decision," the complaint read. "He claimed in his termination letters that each Plaintiff committed 'gross negligence' and 'willful misconduct' without citing a single fact in support of this claim."

The lawsuit also included details from Musk's authorized biography where he was quoted as saying he would "hunt every single one of" the former Twitter executives "till the day they die."

Earlier this year, Musk's X also settled a $500 million class action lawsuit from rank-and-file former Twitter employees who were also denied severance pay by the billionaire.

SAVE $150: As of Oct. 9, get the Google Pixel Tablet for $249, down from its usual price of $399 at Amazon. That's a discount of 38%.

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Amazon's October Prime Day event may have come and gone, but there are still plenty of deals to be found. If you're in the market for a new tablet, now is still a great time to shop. You can snag a Google Pixel Tablet for its lowest price yet right now, despite the fact that the sale is no longer going on.

As of Oct. 9, get the Google Pixel Tablet for $249, down from its usual price of $399 at Amazon. That's $150 off and a discount of 38%. Currently, this price only applies to the Porcelain colorway, with the Hazel option still sitting near the tablet's usual asking price.

SEE ALSO: The 7 best tablets of 2025: Compare iPads, the Microsoft Surface Pro, and Amazon Fire

We named the Google Pixel Tablet an honorable mention when compiling our list of the best tablets, and it's still an impressive piece of tech. It boasts an 11-inch screen with 128GB of storage, 8GB of RAM, a Google Tensor G2 chip, and 8MP cameras for both front and back. It's lightweight and quite attractive in its form factor, which should match all the rest of your Google-branded products.

One thing to consider is the fact that the tablet does not come with the much-hyped charging speaker dock at this price. It's something to think about adding to your setup, though it is a separate purchase. However, it does enhance your experience considerably, according to Mashable's Alex Perry.

If you want a reliable tablet that can do it all at a budget price, the Google Pixel Tablet is a great option. Just make sure you go ahead and lock it in while it's still available at this price.

Tech company Nothing designed a dream phone for MrWhoseTheBoss, real name Arun Maini, a popular YouTuber who reviews mobile devices. The result? Pretty much the most tricked-out, maxed-out phone possible.

Mashable recently profiled Maini as a part of our Mashable 101 series, a guide to the most influential creators of the last year. Maini's racked up more than 20 million YouTube subscribers with fun, relatable tech content, and Nothing has developed a reputation for its unique gadget designs.

"There's actually something very personable about the imperfection of it," he told Mashable.
"You know, the same reason why we don't hire a massive garage and turn it into a studio. We just film videos in our house. And it's actually a big part of why people were drawn to our channel. Until we hit about 20 million subscribers, everything was shot in an attic, and that attic was my bedroom."

You can tell from the video with Nothing, however, that Maini clearly knows his stuff and has specific, particular thoughts on how a phone should look and operate. Sure, he may rely on the imperfection of being a normal guy, but his tricked-out dream phone makes clear he has the knowledge of a true expert.

SAVE UP TO $220: As of Oct. 9, a ton of the Home Depot's giant Halloween decorations are on sale for up to 50% off — including Skelly's 5-foot sitting dog, 12-foot Levitating Reaper, the 15-foot Worricrow, and a bundle of the notorious 12-foot Skelly with his 5-foot Skelly dog.

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If you've held off on splurging on Halloween decorations, it's your time to shine, baby. The Home Depot's popular collection of comically large decorations are seeing massive savings.

Sound the alarm: As of Oct. 9, several epic items from the Home Depot's 2025 Halloween collection are on sale for up to 50% off. That includes both the five-foot Skelly's Cat and Skelly's Sitting Dog (the 12-foot skeleton's pets), the 15-foot Worricrow and Gally-crow (spooky scarecrows), and more. You can check out the full array of animatronics and decorative figures on the Home Depot Halloween landing page.

The iconic 12-foot Skelly is not discounted on its own, but you could bundle it with Skelly's Sitting Dog or Cat for up to 22% off. And if 12- or 15-feet is just too large and in charge for your yard, there's also a few smaller spooky friends on sale — like a a 3.5-foot Scarred Chucky Doll that's $110 off or these 6.5-foot witches with a cauldron for $120 off.

Most of these creepy creatures are part of the Home Depot's Special Buy of the Day promotion, which means these discounts will only be around for 24 hours. In other words, if you see something you want, grab it ASAP. Otherwise, it will jump back up to full price tomorrow. The good news is that there seems to be enough to go around. For once, each Halloween prop has plenty of units in stock — including Skelly himself.

Chloé Zhao's Hamnet is almost here, and the trailer is almost too much for my little heart to bear.

Paul Mescal (Aftersun) and Jessie Buckley (The Lost Daughter) lead this deeply moving adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's lauded novel. It's based on the relationship of William Shakespeare and his wife Agnes, and the devastating loss of their 11-year-old son Hamnet, whose death occurred a few years before the playwright penned Hamlet.

If you can get through this trailer and Max Richter's swirling heart-punch of a score, something is rotten in the state of Denmark.

As Mashable entertainment editor Kristy Puchko writes in her review, "Hamnet could be an unconventional but strong Oscar contender. But whether you're invested in awards season or just seeking a powerful drama from actors at the top of their form, be sure to bring tissues. Hamnet could leave you tear-soaked and in tatters."

After showing at BFI London Film Festival, Hamnet opens in select theaters in the US on Nov. 27, expanding nationwide on Dec. 12.

The Battlefield series, to me, has always thrived when it leans into weaponized stupidity.

EA's flagship multiplayer shooter franchise just works best when it feels like a rollercoaster that careened out of control three loops ago. Ideally, Battlefield is a game about cowardly huddling behind a tank with a vehicle repair torch for an entire match while helicopters explode around you every 30 seconds. Vehicle parts fly by your face on a regular basis, and merely sticking your head out to see what's going on will probably result in an opportunistic sniper ruining your day. When I play Battlefield, personal stats or even winning don't really matter; I'm there to see very expensive looking explosions and die in hilarious ways as often as possible.

The good news for fans of the series is that Battlefield 6 delivers on all of that on the multiplayer side of things. Series developer DICE has gone with a sort of "back to basics" approach after the mixed (to put it generously) reception of Battlefield 2042, rooting the setting in modern day and cutting back on the number of systems and upgrade paths you need to worry about on a moment-to-moment basis. As a result, it's the most fun Battlefield multiplayer has been in one of these games at launch in a long time.

Unfortunately, there's also a single-player campaign, which seems to be another in a long line of vaguely fun but tonally off-putting and stupid-in-the-wrong-way Battlefield campaigns.

SEE ALSO: Review: 'Ghost of Yotei' proves that the PS5 is still a winner Battlefield 6 works when it really needs to work I've been there! Credit: DICE/EA/Steam

Starting with the good news, I really like the multiplayer in Battlefield 6. For some context, I have played and enjoyed most of these games since Bad Company on the Xbox 360, with 2016's Battlefield 1 probably being my favorite overall. I'm not even close to being a hardcore, expert-level Battlefield fanatic, but I know enough to get by.

With that in mind, I can feel pretty confident in saying this is closer to what Battlefield fans want than what the last game, 2042, provided at launch. Where that game was convoluted and busy, BF6 is relatively easy to grasp. There are four classic soldier archetypes to choose from, each with a distinct role in combat and proficiency with different weapons. This stands in contrast to 2042, which muddied up the works with a much larger roster of Overwatch-style characters to choose from. Battlefield has always been about feeling like a disposable cog in a larger war machine, so going back to nameless and faceless goobers who die every minute or two is a plus, in my book.

The rest of it is, honestly, pretty self-explanatory if you've ever played one of these games. All the classic modes like Conquest and Breakthrough are here. Rather than really try anything new, DICE just rolled with what has always worked, to this game's benefit. Normally I'd prefer at least one big, experimental new mode like 2042's 128-player matches, but then I remember how cacophonous and un-fun those actually were in practice, and feel good about what's on offer in BF6 instead.

Rather than shake things up in terms of modes or upgrade paths, DICE chose to simply refine the on-the-ground combat mechanics a bit. You have some new moves, like the ability to drag companions behind cover while reviving them, which makes the action feel appropriately desperate and cinematic. Being able to slide, sprint while crouching, and flop down on your back with your gun drawn also all feel pretty cool. And, of course, firing guns feels as good as ever, thanks in part to some truly incredible audio design that makes every shot feel impactful and a little bit terrifying.

Most importantly, BF6 has that distilled chaos that every good Battlefield game has. Sometimes you'll be stalking your way through a small building when someone's rocket blows the entire structure up with you inside of it. Other times, you'll see someone fly a helicopter straight into the side of a mountain because they hopped into the cockpit without knowing how to fly it. Battlefield, at its best, is slapstick comedy with a veneer of Serious War Stuff, and BF6 delivers on that promise to an endearing degree in multiplayer matches.

Unfortunately, the Battlefield 6 campaign feels like a dud

There is also a single-player portion of Battlefield 6, which I got maybe halfway through during the review period before deciding I'd rather do anything else with my time.

To be fair, it's not the worst-playing thing in the world. Every mission feels, in part, like a tutorial for the multiplayer, which is in keeping with some previous Battlefield campaigns. Sometimes you pilot vehicles, sometimes you do various flavors of infantry stuff, and in the handful of missions I played, there were at least three or four extended vehicle turret sequences. Seemingly anything you can do in a multiplayer match is represented to some extent here, and the mostly linear level design is decent enough at creating fun action moments that look very glossy and expensive, but don't have much substance to them beyond that.

Where it really lost me is in anything involving narrative. BF6 is set in a near-future world where NATO has been pushed to the brink of nonexistence, and a private military force known as Pax Armata has spawned to fill in some of the resulting power vacuum. I'm only joking a tiny bit when I say most of the cutscenes, which feature a litany of dull, archetypical gruff military characters barking at each other, feel like paid ads for the concept of NATO. At least in the early goings, you only see things from a pro-NATO perspective, and people are constantly going on about how cool and important NATO is, which is (to put it mildly) the subject of very real debate in real life.

It's a nice looking game. Credit: DICE/EA/Steam

In the parts I played, it's never really articulated why Pax Armata is so scary, other than by virtue of it not being NATO. Look, I'm not naive enough to expect a big, expensive AAA game that was likely made with at least some cooperation from the U.S. armed forces to take any position that questions western geopolitical hegemony. I've played enough military shooters over the years to know what to expect, and that's a game that reflexively sides with America's foreign policy interests whenever possible.

And hey, maybe the parts I didn't play go away from that to some extent. But in a world where I personally do not feel very good about most of the things my tax dollars are used for overseas, militarily speaking, BF6's campaign feels to me like it would've benefited from a different approach. The single-player campaigns in these games have always worked best when they aren't trying to just be Call of Duty competitors, with the irreverent goofball nature of Bad Company or the short-story collection structure of BF1 coming to mind. I just don't really care for the ripped-from-the-headlines aspect of this campaign, and that did a lot to make the prospect of finishing it very unappealing to me.

The good news is you can ignore the campaign and just play online, which is what I imagine many of you were planning to do anyway.

SAVE $24.50: The Nutribullet personal blender is on sale at Amazon for $47.49, down from the list price of $71.99. That's a 34% discount.

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Blending up a smoothie is one of the most convenient ways to get your daily fruits and vegetables. Add in some protein powder, and you're on the money in terms of nutrition. But one contestant on the hit Netflix show Love Is Blind has decided baked chicken, one packet of Crystal Light, and water is the perfect smoothie recipe. If you're hoping to recreate the Jordan chicken smoothie from Love Is Blind, listen up because Amazon can help.

As of Oct. 9, the Nutribullet Personal Blender (yes, the one Jordan used) is on sale at Amazon for $47.49, marked down from the standard price of $71.99. That's a 34% discount that shaves $24.50 off the price. Jordan used the white colorway, but the sale price applies to grey.

We're not recommending you try Jordan chicken smoothie recipe, but we're also not not recommending you try it. Why not? Megan wasn't a fan but who's to say everyone will find it as disgusting as she did?

SEE ALSO: October Prime Day has the Ninja Slushi on sale for the best price ever

Whatever you favorite smoothie recipe, the Nutribullet Personal Blender is a convenient and compact way of combining your preferred ingredients. It comes with a 24 ounce blending container that doubles as the drinking vessel. Plus, it includes a travel-friendly lid.

The Nutribullet Personal Blender is especially great if you're short on counter space. It's a compact blending solution that can easily be moved off the counter and into a cupboard or even a drawer. Bonus: the cup is safe to clean in the dishwasher.

Whether you're intrigued by a Love Is Blind chicken smoothie or not, the Nutribullet Personal Blender is a a whiz when it comes to making smoothies and sauces. Snag it while it's on sale for $24.50 off.