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50+ Walmart Cyber Monday deals still live: Last chance to get Magic Bullet blenders for $15, MacBooks for $499

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 22:59

Cyber Monday wrapped up on Dec. 1, but Walmart is still holding on to some of its best deals from the season. Check out all the bargains you can still grab as of Dec. 3:

Walmart's Cyber Monday still live deals at a glance: Best TV deal Hisense 55-inch Class H5 Series 4K UHD Roku Smart TV (55H5BR) $168 (save $110) Get Deal Best Stick Vacuum Deal Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum Cleaner $399.99 (save $330) Get Deal Best Gaming deal Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle $449 (save $50) Get Deal BEST KITCHEN DEAL Magic Bullet Essential Blender with To-Go Lid $15 (save $24.99) Get Deal Best laptop deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $499 (save $100) Get Deal

Walmart saved some of its best doorbusters for this final Cyber Monday closeout, and for some reason, they've even held on to some of the price drops in the days following the sale's conclusion. We're seeing record-low deals that are just too good to ignore, like the M1 MacBook Air for $499, a 55-inch TV for under $200, and the Magic Bullet blenders for $15.

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Lucky for all you shoppers, we've sifted through the latest drop of deals, compared the options to competitors' prices, and pulled together a list of the best Walmart Cyber Monday deals that are still live.

Best Walmart Cyber Monday TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch Class H5 Series 4K UHD Roku Smart TV (55H5BR) $168 at Walmart
$270 Save $102   Get Deal Why we like it

When you think of a TV worth risking a Black Friday brawl, you think of a price like this. But you can save your elbows and your pride, because this deal is live on Cyber Monday and worth grabbing online instead. Getting a 55-inch 4K TV for just $168 is absurd, making it one of the most aggressive TV deals of the entire sale. This TV includes Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10 for rich color, AI Sports Mode to smooth out blurry movements during games, and Game Mode Plus with VRR for lag-free gaming. Plus, the Bezel-less Design means the screen looks seamless and modern, integrating like "functional art" into any living room.

More Cyber Monday TV deals at Walmart43 inches and under50 to 55 inches65 inches75 inches85 inches and upBest gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle $449
$499 Save $50 Add item to shopping cart to see price Get Deal Why we like it

We weren't expecting to see a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal on the Switch 2. When the original Switch first came out, we didn't see a discount on the console during that Black Friday season either. And this year, we've seen major price increases at Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation. And yet Walmart took everyone by surprise by dropping $50 on the price of the popular Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Bundle. We loved both the new Switch 2 console and Mario Kart World, and getting them both together normally costs $499 (or $$528.99 if you buy them separately).

More Cyber Monday console deals at Walmart More Cyber Monday gaming deals at Walmart Best laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $499 at Walmart
$649 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like it

If you want a MacBook and are trying to stick to a budget, the M1 MacBook Air is the cheapest Apple laptop we can confidently recommend. Even a few years after its release, this thing is still incredibly quiet, sleek, and super portable, and it absolutely blows similarly priced Chromebooks out of the water in terms of speed and performance. Walmart almost always runs a decent sale on it for $599 (down from $649), so we were really hoping for a deeper Cyber Monday discount — and our wish was granted. Dropping the price down to just $499 makes this one of the best laptop deals of the entire holiday shopping event and a perfect entry point into the Apple ecosystem.

More Cyber Monday laptop deals at WalmartBest headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Walmart JLab JBuds Lux $27 at Walmart
$79.99 Save $52.99   Get Deal Why we like it

If you're looking for a solid pair of over-ear noise-cancelling headphones, the budget-minded JLab JBuds Lux are on sale for a whopping 66% off, dropping them from $79.99 to just $27. That's $52.99 off their usual price. They offer great sound, a comfortable headband, and 40 hours of battery life, even when you use their ANC mode. For the price, you really can't beat this deal, and it likely won't be around long — at the time of writing, it's only available in the graphite and cloud colorways.

More earbuds and headphones deals Best robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo Series Robot Vacuum and Mop $459.99 at Walmart
$749.99 Save $290   Get Deal Why we like it

Roborock is quickly replacing iRobot as the most reliable robot vacuum brand, and this deal on the Qrevo Series is exactly why. The brand made some of our favorite robot vacuums of the year, and this self-emptier has 10,000 Pa of suction, which is enough power to pull out the embedded dirt and pet hair even from deep carpets. But the real win here is how hands-off the whole experience is.

This thing basically takes care of itself thanks to the Multi-functional Dock. It auto-empties the dustbin (that's over seven weeks of hands-free cleaning) and washes and air-dries the mops after every run. You'll also get features like the Dual Anti-Tangle System on the main and side brushes that stops hair from wrapping up, and the Liftable Mops that automatically raise by 10mm when it senses it's moving from hard floors onto a carpet. Combined with the PreciSense LiDAR Navigation, this is a pretty good deal for a premium model that can effectively vacuum, mop, and manage itself across your entire multi-level home.

More Cyber Monday vacuum deals at WalmartBest deal on toys and games Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Happy Plants Building Set $18.39 at Walmart
$22.99 Save $4.60   Get Deal Why we like it

Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth first spotted this Lego set earlier this year at a toy expo, and was charmed by the friendly little plants. Lego's are known for being especially expensive, so a sub-$20 Lego deal is pretty notable. The mini dracaena and pilea plants are great as desk decorations, and for anyone who wants to build Legos but doesn't want to commit to a massive set.

More Walmart Cyber Monday deals on toys and gamesBest Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE 2 (GPS, 40mm) $129 at Walmart
$169.99 Save $40.99 New price drop! Get Deal Why we like it

The Apple Watch SE 2 has since been replaced by the SE 3, but except for a longer battery life, they're pretty similar devices. And with Cyber Monday underway, Walmart has dropped prices on the previous-gen model to just $129. We expect this deal to sell out fast, because there's just something satisfying about an Apple Watch that only costs $129.

More Walmart deals on Apple productsBest Cyber Monday kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Magic Bullet Magic Bullet Essential Blender with To-Go Lid $15 at Walmart
$39.99 Save $24.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Do we need to explain this one? It's a blender that costs $15 post-Cyber Monday, and from a brand we've had great experiences with before. This personal smoothie blender comes with a to-go cup and lid, so you can whip up a smoothie before work or class and take it with you.

More Cyber Monday kitchen deals SEE ALSO: Cyber Monday 2025: Live updates on the best deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and more
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iOS 26 Messages brings transformative new group chat features

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 22:56

When iOS 26 first dropped, there was one pretty huge group chat bug.

Some users complained that their messages to existing group chats were sent as individual chats instead of chats to the entire group, and didn't show in the group chat at all. A user on Reddit said the bug was particularly stark with chats that included numbers that weren't tied to iPhones.

But in the few weeks since, that bug seems to be fixed, and users have begun to shift their focus away from the frustrations of a new iOS system and towards the fun new features. 9to5Mac wrote up a rundown of the five most intriguing features, including the typing indicator, polls, Apple Cash, background changing, and adding contacts.

The typing indicator was once reserved for one-on-one conversations, but iOS 26 brought the text bubble to group chats. Of course, not everyone is elated (one user wrote on Reddit looking for a way to remove it since they "really don't want" the feature), but personally, I find it cool.

Group chats also got polls, which Mashable's Alex Perry called "one of my favorite" new features after trying it out in beta, saying it is "nominally a feature for deciding where to get dinner, but will really be a feature that's used to settle incredibly arcane, nonsensical inside-joke arguments among friend groups."

Groups can also send Apple Cash. I don't personally know anyone who uses this form of money transferring before using Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, or, of course, literal cash, but I suppose if you're interested in settling money after a bachelorette trip, I could see this being useful.

You can also change the background of a group chat. One of my group chats has changed to a photo of my cat edited to look like he's wearing jeans.

The options, fellas? They're endless.

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Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez dish on bringing Merrily We Roll Along from stage to screen

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 22:33

When it first hit Broadway in 1981, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's decades-spanning musical Merrily We Roll Along was a total flop. The original run of the show ran for 16 performances and 44 previews before closing.

But in the years since, Merrily We Roll Along has enjoyed much bigger critical and commercial success, and no production exemplifies that more than the show's 2023 Broadway revival. Directed by Maria Friedman, the revival starred Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez as Merrily We Roll Along's core trio of Franklin Shepard, Charley Kringas, and Mary Flynn. The show charts their friendship in reverse chronological order, starting with a bitter stand-off in 1977 before turning back the years to their first meeting in 1957.

SEE ALSO: The best movies of 2025, and where to watch them

The Broadway revival earned seven Tony Award nominations and took home four: Best Revival of a Musical, Best Actor in a Musical for Groff, Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Radcliffe, and Best Orchestrations. Now, you can catch the award-winning production in all its glory on the big screen.

In an interview with Mashable Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards, Groff, Radcliffe, and Mendez broke down how they filmed the stage production for the film version.

"They filmed three shows at night in a row, and then during the day, they would have cameras that were on stage with us, and we would film close-up stuff," Radcliffe explained. "It was nice that it wasn't all the pressure resting on one night, actually."

The filmed version also allowed the actors to appreciate moments from the show that they couldn't actually see while performing their tracks.

"There were so many moments that I never knew existed because I'm busy doing my thing," Mendez said. "So to be able to zoom out and get to capture all these beautiful, amazing moments that our ensemble was doing, that was one of the best gifts to get."

2025's Merrily We Roll Along isn't the only one filmed version of the musical we'll be getting, though. Director Richard Linklater is currently filming his own take on the musical, with Paul Mescal, Ben Platt, and Beanie Feldstein in the lead roles. However, his production will span 20 years in order to capture the characters' growth over that length of time, Boyhood-style.

"If there's any film that is absolutely primed for the Richard Linklater Boyhood treatment, it is Merrily," Radcliffe said. "I don't know any of the actors in it, so I haven't had contact with anyone, but I'm pretty sure I walked past Beanie Feldstein on the street once when she was going to film a section of it... I'm very excited to see that film when it comes out."

Thankfully, Sondheim fans will have the filmed version of the 2023 Broadway revival to tide them over during the wait for Linklater's take.

Merrily We Roll Along hits theaters Dec. 5.

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Our favorite Ninja gifts are still on sale for Cyber Week — save 43% on blenders, air fryers, and ice cream makers

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 22:28

First Black Friday, then Cyber Monday, and now Cyber Week. If you're feeling a little fatigued by the constant pace of deals over the past week, then we know how you feel. But you really are running out of time to take advantage of some of the lingering sales, so if you still have loved ones in need of Christmas gifts, then let us help you make them happy and save some money in the process.

Right now, our favorite Ninja gifts are still on sale, with savings up to 38% off the usual retail price. That includes affordable gifts under $50 as well as pricier gifts like the Ninja Creami, a long-time Mashable favorite. We've tested a lot of Ninja kitchen appliances over the years, and we've been consistently impressed by the brand's offerings.

So, if you're looking to save on your holiday shopping list — and in this economy, who isn't? — then check out these Ninja Cyber Week deals while you still can!

Ninja BlendBOSS Personal Blender with To-Go Tumbler

We love this personal blending system, which we recently included in our guide to the best tech gifts of the year. We love the fun look of this countertop appliance, and it's still included in Amazon's ongoing Cyber Week sale. For the smoothie king or queen, they can quickly throw together a smoothie and then take it to go on the road.

While it doesn't have a huge discount, this is your chance to grab one of the year's hottest gifts while it's on sale.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja BlendBOSS Personal Blender with To-Go Tumbler $118.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $21.00   Get Deal Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl Ice Cream and Soft Serve Maker

We were impressed with the Ninja Creami soft serve machine, even if it is a bit loud. But that's a small price to pay for the ability to make your own ice cream sundaes at will. For parents, ice cream lovers, or anyone with a sweet tooth, this is a surprisingly fun treat that also makes a great gift. During Cyber Week, you can pick it up on sale for 20% off its usual price at Amazon.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl Ice Cream and Soft Serve Maker $279.99 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $70   Get Deal Ninja Blast Portable Cordless Blender

If you don't want to spend more than $50, then check out this Ninja personal blender, currently priced at just $39.99 for Cyber Week. This would also make a great gift idea for gift exchanges with a $50 price limit.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Blast Portable Cordless Blender $39.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $30.00   Get Deal Ninja 4-in-1 Air Fryer Pro

Currently 38% off, as it has been since the start of Black Friday, this Ninja Air Fryer is the perfect gift for a college student or any young person moving into their first apartment. With a very reasonable $79.99 price tag, this air fryer will make it easy to whip up veggies, meat, and leftovers in minutes. Really, anyone who doesn't do much cooking could appreciate this one.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja 4-in-1 Air Fryer Pro $79.99 at Amazon
$129.99 Save $50.00   Get Deal Ninja Slushi

We have two words for you: Wine slushy. Or maybe you're prefer a blended margarita, piña colada, espresso martini, or daquari? With the Mashable-tested Ninja Slushi, you can have all of the above. Give this to a sibling or friend, and you can also benefit from delicious blended drinks and cocktails.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi $269 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $80.99   Get Deal
Categories: IT General, Technology

Fake AI-generated shops, ads flourish on Facebook

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 22:25

The new iPhone, the Nintendo Switch 2, anything KPop Demon Hunters-related: these are the trending holiday gift items this year. And if you're on Facebook, there's a nonzero chance they are actually gifts that cyber criminals are pretending to sell in order to scam Facebook users.

These AI-generated products look like quality items, which the scammers then pitch at affordable prices. When a user clicks on the ad, which the scammer paid Facebook to serve, they are sent to the thieves' e-commerce storefront.

The consumer makes their purchase without realizing the item is a fake. They'll either receive a cheap imitation product, or never receive any item at all. 

According to a BBC investigation, consumers were scammed out of their money after falling for fake AI-generated images posing as C'est La Vie and Mabel & Daisy, family-run UK-based businesses selling products such as clothing and jewelry.

The stores do not actually exist; the e-commerce site is connected to a warehouse in China that ships cheap knockoffs.

The BBC heard directly from more than 60 people who fell victim to these scams after its report came out. Meta told the BBC it had removed those fraudulent companies from the platform. 

But what's to stop it happening again?

Facebook scams are nothing new. For years, fraudsters have weaponized the Facebook ads platform on a large scale. Meta makes, according to one analysis, a whopping $7 billion a year from scam ads alone.

Generative AI has only made scamming easier for cyber criminals, who can now generate convincingly real images and videos in an attempt to legitimize their fake shops. 

What can we do about this? Be extra careful this holiday season and remember the old adage: If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.

Categories: IT General, Technology

The 65 best tech gifts of the year, hand-picked by professional gadget nerds

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 21:38

The coolest tech gifts may look like the most boring box in the present pile... until they're unwrapped. But in a second, you'll both unlock a new favorite memory: They get to gush over owning one of the most sought-after gadgets of the year, and you get to watch their face light up.

Our tech gift guide for 2025 includes some of the best new releases of the year from Apple, Nintendo, Shark, Razer, and GoPro, most of which we personally reviewed. We're obviously loving the latest upgrades, like the AirPods Pro 3 and the long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2. But even if you're not shopping for an early adopter, we've still found some awesome under-the-radar gadgets that'll speak to their niche interests. The skincare enthusiast on your list may not care about the new fleet of Echos that Amazon just announced, but they will freak over the Shark LED face mask.

To find the best holiday gifts for the techies in your life, Mashable's tech and shopping reporters have come together to curate a guide to our favorite gift-worthy gadgets of the year — the true 'I can't believe you got this for me' gifts. So, whether you're splurging on an iPad or searching for stocking stuffers, here are the best tech gifts for 2025.

Categories: IT General, Technology

Google Drive is getting better search, but it will cost you

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 20:52

If you've ever found searching through your folders on Google Drive to be a chore, the company has good news. There's a catch, however — and naturally it involves your wallet.

Google revealed its list of upcoming changes to Drive this week. Most revolve around further integrating Gemini, the company's AI tool. Gemini will now preview what's inside a folder in Drive, making it easier to find what you're looking for without opening individual files.

"Gemini will now proactively provide insights about the files within a folder, right at the top of the folder view," the announcement says. "This makes it easier to quickly understand what’s inside without having to open individual files. For a more in-depth look, you can click 'Explore with Gemini' to get a full summary or ask follow up questions in the Gemini side panel." 

Here's what that looks like:

Credit: Google

"This feature is designed to help you save time and stay organized by providing at-a-glance insights into your folders," Google wrote.

As tech site Android Authority pointed out, this helpful upgrade is available only to paid Google Workspace users, or folks with a Gemini Plus or Pro subscription.

So if it looks nifty and you don't have one of those accounts already, you'll have to pay up.

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Last-call on T‑Mobiles Black Friday Apple bundle — get an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch for free

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 20:49

SAVE UP TO $1,899: Until Dec. 3, T-Mobile has dropped the Ultimate Apple Bundle for Black Friday. The mobile carrier is offering new and existing customers, including businesses, the chance to get the iPhone 17 Pro, iPad (A16), and Apple Watch SE 3 for free.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple iPhone 17 Pro, iPad (A16), and Apple Watch SE 3 for free with T-Mobile   Learn More

It's been an incredibly strong start to Black Friday, and T-Mobile is joining in on the seasonal fun with an excellent bundle offer for customers. As of Nov. 26, T-Mobile has dropped an Apple bundle that offers new and existing customers (including businesses) the opportunity to get the iPhone 17 Pro, iPad (A16), and Apple Watch SE 3 for free.

That's not all, though. T-Mobile is also offering a little treat for new 5G Home Internet customers — one month on them via a one-time bill credit. On top of that, you'll get a $300 virtual prepaid Mastercard when you sign up for the All-In plan. This is quite a lot to take in, but it's worth keeping in mind that for each of the Apple devices listed, there's a few prerequisites that we've broken down below per the press release.

  • iPhone 17 Pro: If you're interested in the iPhone 17 Pro, it's on T-Mobile when you trade in an eligible device in any condition and sign up for the Experience Beyond plan, which is $215 per month. Existing customers on Go5G Next can get the new iPhone via 24 monthly bill credits plus tax. Businesses can also get the iPhone 17 Pro on T-Mobile without a trade-in when switching a line to T-Mobile on the SuperMobile plan, or trading in an eligible device and switching a line to the ProMobile or SuperMobile plan, via 24 monthly bill credits plus tax.

  • iPad (A16): You can score the iPad on T-Mobile by adding a tablet line on a qualifying plan, via 36 monthly bill credits including tax.

  • Apple Watch SE 3: Similar to the iPad, you can score the Apple Watch SE 3 on T-Mobile by adding a watch line to a plan, via 36 monthly bill credits plus tax.

This is an excellent way to set you up with some of Apple's sleek new tech ahead of the holidays. Don't miss out on T-Mobile's Apple bundle during Black Friday 2025. And if you just can't get enough of Apple deals right now, there's even more to look at in our overall breakdown of the 30+ best Black Friday Apple deals.

More Black Friday-Cyber Monday Apple deals still live

Some of the best Black Friday deals on Apple products are still live. So, if you're not interested in switching to T-Mobile, here are the best offers on iPads, Apple Watches, and MacBooks.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 with ANC $99 at Amazon
$179 Save $80   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14.2 inches (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,349 at Amazon
$1,599 Save $250 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13 inches (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $749 at Amazon
$999 Save $250   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTags (4-Pack) $74.99 at Amazon
$99 Save $24.01   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $329 at Amazon
$399 Save $70 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 11 inches (A16) $274 at Walmart
$349 Save $75 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 10.2 inches (Refurbished) $179.99 at Amazon
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UPDATE: Dec. 3, 2025, 2:47 p.m. EST This article has been updated with additional offers on Apple products.

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DeepSeek v3.2: Whats new and how does it compare to ChatGPT?

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 19:43

Remember DeepSeek, the large language model (LLM) out of China that was released for free earlier this year and upended the AI industry? Without the funding and infrastructure of leaders in the space like Google and OpenAI, the team behind the DeepSeek R1 model was able to create a viable competitor to Gemini and ChatGPT.

This week, the DeepSeek team released two powerful new models, DeepSeek-V3.2 and DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale — and once again they are totally free to use.

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DeepSeek's China-based team says that DeepSeek-V3.2 provides equivalent levels of performance as OpenAI's GPT-5 and described the model as "your daily driver." DeepSeek-V3.2 is more for the same everyday tasks that you'd seek out from a AI assistant chatbot like ChatGPT.

DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale, on the other hand, appears to be competing with the more advanced AI models like Google's Gemini 3.0 Pro. DeepSeek describes the model as having "maxed-out reasoning capabilities" and shared testing results showing DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale acing numerous LLM reasoning benchmarks. 

"DeepSeek-V3.2 is our first model to integrate thinking directly into tool-use, and also supports tool-use in both thinking and non-thinking modes," DeepSeek said in a statement announcing the models posted to its X account.

Basically, as the DeepSeek team describes it, the latest model is able to mimic human reasoning and utilize tools like search engines and calculators. Furthermore, DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale is for mathematical needs, with the team sharing the models' "gold medal" results from taking tests such as the International Math Olympiad.

DeepSeek says it is setting out to “push the inference capabilities of open-source models to their limits and explore the boundaries of model capabilities.”

How does DeepSeek-V3.2 compare to GPT-5?

The biggest difference is that DeepSeek's models are open-source. In short, they're tools that can be applied to specific problems. ChatGPT, on the other hand, is a closed-source, general-purpose AI chatbot that combines multiple models into a single user experience.

So, while it seems that the latest DeepSeek models stack up to ChatGPT and other models contextually, it should also be noted that it is primarily a text-based model and not one for images, video, or other media. And, of course, DeepSeek's models are free, while users have a very limited number of prompts with the free version of ChatGPT.

So far, on the popular AI leaderboard LMArena, the new DeepSeek models have lagged behind the likes of GPT-5 and Gemini 3. And in terms of feature set, ChatGPT still offers a more complete, all-around experience.

How can you try DeepSeek-V3.2?

Users currently looking to utilize DeepSeek-V3.2 can do so right now on DeepSeek's website, API, and app. You can head to the DeepSeek platform and try it right away.

However, as of now, the DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale model is only available through DeepSeek's API. The API access for DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale does incur a cost; however, it is 10 times cheaper than its competitors' models, with a cost of 42 cents per million tokens.

DeepSeek last upended the industry nearly a year ago. Since then, a lot of advances have been made with other models. We'll soon see if DeepSeek's latest models continue to disrupt the industry.



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Grab the Anker Solix F2000 portable power station for 58% off

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 18:55

SAVE $1,150: As of Dec. 3, get the Anker Solix F2000 portable power station for $849 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,999. That's a discount of 58%.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Anker Solix F2000 portable power station $849 at Amazon
$1,999 Save $1,150   Get Deal

We've seen Cyber Monday come and go, but there are still plenty of reasons to shop when it comes to Amazon. The retailer has a wide variety of items on sale, including cold-weather and off-grid essentials, like portable power stations. If you're looking for something to rely on if you lose power due to winter storms or you just need a backup for camping or other outdoor activity, we've found one that you can use for a variety of situations and then some for a great price.

As of Dec. 3, get the Anker Solix F2000 portable power station for $849 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,999. That's a discount of 58%.

SEE ALSO: The best Cyber Monday deals on portable power stations: Jackery, Bluetti, and DJI at record lows

This portable power station boasts 2,048Wh of capacity, with 2,400W of continuous output and a surge of 2,800W. If you end up needing more power, it is compatible with an additional battery as well, so you can net up to 4,096Wh. It has a long-lasting battery too, so you can rely on it for the long term.

It also has wheels and a special handle to make it much easier to tote around, as it's not especially light. It's 26 pounds, but it has such a large capacity that it's worth wheeling around and taking with you, even at this bigger size. Since it has a light as well, you can actually see what you're doing with it when the power is off. It's also got you covered with two USB-A, three USB-C, four AC, and one 30-amp port.

Grab this power station and be ready for whatever happens this winter, whether you need it or not. It's always good to be prepared.

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AT&T commits to ending DEI programs while seeking government approval

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 18:48

AT&T confirmed it will be terminating its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs as a bid to win Federal Communications Commission (FCC) favor.

The telecommunications giant has been awaiting FCC approval on a billion dollar spectrum license purchase made in 2024, and made a commitment to scaling back its DEI efforts earlier this year. According to a letter sent to the agency, AT&T has shuttered any and all roles, employee groups, and programs related to DEI policies.

SEE ALSO: AI safety report: Only 3 models make the grade

"The legal landscape governing diversity, equity, and inclusion (‘DEI’) policies and programs has changed," wrote the company. "AT&T has always stood for merit-based opportunity, and we are pleased to reaffirm our commitment to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination today."

It's not the first mobile carrier to acquiesce to the administration's anti-woke crusade. The FCC, headed by Trump-appointed chair Brendan Carr, has been on a concerted mission to eliminate DEI programs across the telecommunications sector, including pressuring companies to terminate their commitments in order to win approval from the agency.

In May, Verizon ended its DEI policies to win a $20 billion bid for ownership of broadband provider Frontier Communications, which included removing all DEI language from internal and external materials, ending diversity hiring bonuses, and dissolving human resources departments dedicated to DEI. Competitor T-Mobile made the same compromise in July, terminating DEI programs to win two deals with the FCC.

Carr has previously launched anti-DEI probes of major entertainment and broadcast companies, including Disney and ABC, as well as publicly-funded media, like NPR and PBS. In addition, the agency has slashed at affordable broadband and fiber-optic plans, which predominately help low-income and rural communities, as part of the Trump administration's attack on Biden-Harris equity projects.

AT&T has also been a leader in affordable connectivity projects, including bringing fiber-optic broadband internet to Indigenous communities and explicit commitments to closing the digital divide.

"Companies should remember that abandoning fairness and inclusion for short-term gain will be a stain to their reputation long into the future," said FCC Democrat Anna Gomez in a statement following AT&T's announcement.

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The 40-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitor is still at a record-low price after Cyber Monday

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 18:35

SAVE $503: The 40-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitor is on sale for $696.99, down from the list price of $1,199.99. That's a 42% discount and the lowest we've ever spotted at Amazon.

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Winter is nearly here and that means it's time to consider what your gaming set-up looks like. If you're feeling like you deserve a nice treat to round out 2025 (you do), there's a great gaming monitor that's still sitting at a Cyber Monday sale price.

As of Dec. 3, the 40-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitor is on sale for $696.99, marked down from the normal price of $1,199.99. That's a major 42% discount that takes $503 off the usual price. It's also the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

SEE ALSO: Don't miss the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 still at its best-ever price after Cyber Monday — save over $100

If you've never had the joy of gaming with a massive curved monitor in front of you, today's deal is your sign up make this happen. It's a game-changing (sorry) way to experience your favorite titles. Samsung always shows up with great features on gaming monitors so you know you're in good hands. There's the 180Hz refresh rate and the one millisecond response time for seamless gameplay with this monitor.

Before you jump on this deal, make sure this model will happily fit on your desk or the dining room table. We're looking at 36.5 inches wide and 11.9 inches deep with the included stand on this model.

While the 40-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitor is still sitting at a Cyber Monday sale price, give your gaming set-up the upgrade it deserved before winter holidays kick in.

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2025 Wrapped thrills the internet compared to Spotifys 2024 mess

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 18:10

Last year's Spotify Wrapped was widely received online as a boring, plain mess. By that standard, Wrapped 2025 has been a stark raving success.

In case you missed it, Wrapped dropped on Monday and Spotify loaded it with updates in changes. (We've got all the details at Mashable.) Spotify added new features like Listening Age, Clubs, Top Albums, and much more. Spotify itself noted during a press event this week that it had seen pushback to the 2024 Wrapped heading into this year. So far, it seems people have liked the changes and a return to form for one of the internet's favorite days.

SEE ALSO: What are the Spotify Wrapped clubs? What you need to know.

And not a moment too soon for Spotify, which has suffered one PR disaster after another these days — most notably widespread protests and defections over its CEO's military ties and the platform allowing ICE recruitment ads.

But the internet cannot help but share its taste in music on Wrapped day and that rang true on Wednesday.

so about spotify wrapped…

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— Sighmon (@sighmonsayss.bsky.social) December 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM

That’s right it’s the song of the year, “MacArthur Park Suite” by Donna Summer

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— BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs.bsky.social) December 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM

Spotify Wrapped is a yearly reminder that something is very wrong with me.

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— Mike Drucker (@mikedrucker.bsky.social) December 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM

wrapped is a humiliation ritual for me

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— payton mitchell (@paytmitch.bsky.social) December 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM

Get off my lawn

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— Stone Cold Jane Austen (@abbyhiggs.bsky.social) December 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM

My Spotify wrapped age is 62. My actual age is 44. No notes.

— Jenn 🩷 (@alldolledup44.bsky.social) December 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Spotify Wrapped 2025

There were also folks who posted about not wanting to see Wrapped posts or about leaving Spotify this year.

I canceled my Spotify subscription this year so they sent my Wrapped through my living room window attached to a brick

— amy brown (@amybrown.xyz) December 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM

Spotify wrapped is canceled, post your Wikipedia wrapped

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— Jam2go (@jam2go.com) December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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The iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo is still chilling at its Black Friday price

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 18:00

SAVE $450: As of Dec. 3, you can get the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo for just $549. That's 45% off its list price of $999.99 and its lowest price on record.

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The Roomba family tree grew in 2025 with eight new models, and of course, Amazon put them on sale for Black Friday. While many of the best Cyber Week robot vacuum deals are no longer available, one of the new Roombas is still chilling at its Black Friday discount if you're in the market.

As of Dec. 3, you can still get the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo for $549. That's 45% off its list price of $999.99 and its lowest price since its debut earlier this year.

As the name suggests, the 505 Combo is both a robot vacuum and a mop. This model is one of the first Roombas with self-washing and drying mopping pads that costs under $1,000 (the other being the 405 Combo). It uses iRobot's PerfectEdge technology, which means its two spinning mopping pads can swing out from the vacuum to clean deep into edges and corners. Mashable's robot vacuum reviewer Leah Stodart said, "This hinged pad design is one I've experienced in a few Roborock models now, and the attention to detail has been a game changer for me, especially near the kitchen counters."

The Roomba 505 Combo also features small obstacle avoidance, which Stodart says is a "navigational non-negotiable." It ensures your robot vacuum won't drag around pet waste or eat your charging cables.

For a Roomba with all of these features, its $999.99 list price is understandable. At its $549 Black Friday price, it's a total steal.

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Greenland 2: Migration clip shows Gerard Butler kicking into action

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 18:00

The comet called Clarke isn't done with Earth yet. And the new clip from Greenland 2: Migration gives us a terrifying taste of what is yet to come.

In the nerve-shredding post-apocalyptic thriller Greenland, a comet big enough to kill a planet sent family man John Garrity (Gerard Butler), his wife (Morena Baccarin), and their child to flee everything they knew and most everyone they loved, in search of safety in a bunker in the titular country. But who wants to live the rest of their life in a bunker, right?

Greenland 2: Migration picks up five years after the events of the first film. And while the Earth took a pummeling from Clarke, the planet is still standing. There's even talk that the crater from the biggest piece of the comet that hit ground has made a natural paradise with fresh water, clean air, and green land (see what I did there?). But the trick is getting there.

Butler and Baccarin reprise their roles as husband and wife, joined this time by Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Rabbit, The Long Walk) as their diabetic son, Nathan. But in this clip from Greenland 2: Migration, it's clear that the bits of the comet still orbiting the planet can bring fresh hell to those below. And as the trailer previously teased, there are plenty of new threats for the Garrity family to face in their ongoing quest for survival.

Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, Greenland 2: Migration opens in theaters on Jan. 9.

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Pluto TVs free holiday-themed rage room is coming soon

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 18:00

'Tis the season to wrap piles of presents, send out dozens upon dozens of greeting cards, make hundreds of cookies — and feel the stress of all the obligations of the holidays weighing on you like Santa's sleigh, reindeer and all!

If the holidays' fast approach is getting you stressed, you're not alone! But fret not, because Pluto TV, the free streaming service from Paramount, has two gifts for those of us who need an outlet to blow off some seasonal steam.

First, there's Pluto TV's new Holidays Are Brutal collection, which features an array of action-packed movies, like Charlie’s Angels, Rush Hour, The Expendables, The Rock, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Gladiator, The Mask of Zorro, Transformers 1-4, Blade 1-3, The Mummy, and The Mummy Returns.

And in honor of the Holidays Are Brutal collection, Pluto TV has built holiday-themed rage rooms in 10 cities across the U.S. where you can enter a festive space and unleash your inner action hero by smashing ornaments, thrashing gift boxes, and taking the term "decking" the halls in a violent direction. Per Pluto TV's press release, "The holidays pack a punch, but with Pluto TV, you can punch back!"

Best of all, access to both the streaming titles and the rage rooms are free.

How can I get into the Pluto TV holiday rage rooms?

Pluto TV's The Holidays Are Brutal Rage Rooms will open one day only, Dec. 11. All you've got to do to get in on this furious fun is sign up at the link.

Participating locations for Pluto TV’s The Holidays Are Brutal Rage Rooms are as follows:

  • New York: The Ragery (153 Essex St. New York, NY 10002)

  • Dallas - Fort Worth: The Secret Chambers (513 Alta Mere Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76114)

  • Chicago: The Angry Cactus Lounge (2525 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647)

  • Houston: Break Life Houston (5805 Centralcrest St., Houston, TX 77092)

  • Atlanta: Total Rage ATL (3982 Austell Powder Springs Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127)

  • Philadelphia: Rage Philly (8043 Craig St., Philadelphia, PA 19136)

  • Los Angeles: Rage Ground (120 E 11th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015)

  • Washington, D.C. : Kraken - Penn Quarter (840 E St. NW Washington, DC 20004)

  • Raleigh-Durham: Wreck It Rage Room (4122 Bennett Memorial Rd. STE 105, Durham, NC 27705)

  • Phoenix: Breakthrough Smash Room (3414 W. Union Hills Dr. Suite #8, Phoenix, AZ 85027)

So, fill out the form. And ready yourself for a smashing good time!

To check out The Holidays are Brutal collection, visit Pluto TV.

UPDATE: Dec. 4, 2025, 9:32 a.m. This post has been updated with new information regarding the location of the Atlanta rage room.

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You can still get the iRobot Roomba robot vacuum-mop combo for half off — if you hurry

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 17:47

SAVE 50%: As of Dec. 3, you can get the iRobot Roomba Plus 405 (G185) Combo Robot Vacuum & Mop for $399, down from $799.99. That's a 50% discount or a $400.99 price cut.

iRobot Roomba Plus 405 (G185) Combo Robot Vacuum & Mop $399 at Amazon
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Cyber Monday has come to a startling halt, but not all the best deals are dead. This year, the robot vacuum category honestly beat out almost every other sale we tracked. There were tons of great discounts, and the best part is that many are still live right now, including lingering deals on Roombas and Roborocks.

SEE ALSO: What is the best robot vacuum for pet hair? My cats and I have been testing options at home.

As of Dec. 3, you can get the high-end iRobot Roomba Plus 405 (G185) Combo Robot Vacuum & Mop with AutoWash Dock for $399, down from $799.99, saving you $400.99. This is a massive discount, and it’s a damn good deal considering we’re two days post-Cyber Monday.

This is the model you want because it practically manages itself: the robot mops, washes its own pads, and empties its own bin for months at a time. It’s seriously impressive, especially because it’s equipped with spinning DualClean Mop Pads and SmartScrub technology for deeper, down-and-dirty cleaning. Plus, the intuitive sensors automatically lift the mop pad when the robot moves onto carpet, keeping your rugs dry and safe.

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What are the Spotify Wrapped clubs? What you need to know.

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 17:43

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here — and we've all got badges.

Spotify noticed the underwhelming reviews for last year's Wrapped and jam-packed its latest offering with features and updates. We've got you covered on all those details at Mashable. But perhaps the most prominent of those updates are the new clubs in 2025 Wrapped. You might be confused about what those things actually are, but we'll explain.

What are the Wrapped clubs and roles?

In short: The clubs are a clever, cute way to group your musical taste.

"Clubs show off your listening style in a whole new way," wrote Spotify on a page explaining the clubs. "Your Club captures the emotional qualities of your year in music. That includes the moods, genres, and musical terms that defined what you listened to most."

The six clubs are: Club Serotonin, Cloud State, Cosmic Stereo, Full Charge, Grit Collective, and Soft Hearts. They each come with a cool, illustrated badge of sorts. Spotify has further details on the clubs, but the names are somewhat of self-explanatory. Soft Hearts (my club) are the sensitive folks, Cloud State likes peaceful music, and Full Charge loves a party, for instance.

From there, Spotify also gives you a role within the club, based on the dynamic you bring to the group. Here's how they define those roles.

Credit: Spotify Credit: Spotify

So really, the badges and roles are a fun way of letting you know the kind of music you're into and how you consume it. It's like getting sorted into a house or clique. Take your badge and wear it with pride.

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Big screen TV deal still live: Get a 75-inch Hisense QLED 4K TV for under $400

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 17:29

SAVE $130: As of Dec. 3, the Hisense 75-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV is still on sale for just $399.99 at Amazon post Cyber Monday. That's 25% or $130 in savings.

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As per usual, Black Friday and Cyber Monday TV deals were pretty dang epic. While many of them have disappeared now that Cyber Monday has officially ended, there are some stragglers we think are still worth snagging — including this 75-inch QLED 4K TV from Hisense.

As of Dec. 3, the Hisense 75-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV is still on sale for $399.99 at Amazon post Cyber Monday. That's 25% or $130 off its usual cost and the lowest price on record.

This deal really highlights why we love the Hisense TV brand so much. You can get premium specs, like QLED lighting and 4K resolution, for a wildly low price. It's not going to be the most impressive QLED on the market, but for most casual viewers, you can't really tell much of a difference. This model is equipped with a light sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness based on your viewing environment. Plus, it features a filmmaker mode that allows you to watch movies with the original aspect ratio, frame rate, color, and audio.

The E6 Cinema Series runs on the Fire TV platform. That means you'll have access to Alexa at your fingertips — just press and ask Alexa to play the next episode of a TV show or open your favorite streaming app. As far as budget-friendly TVs go, the Hisense E6 Cinema is pretty loaded with features. Act fast to score the Cyber Monday deal while it's still live.

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Supercharge your weekly clean with the iRobot Roomba 105 robot vacuum, still on sale now

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 17:17

SAVE $150.99: As of Dec. 3, get the iRobot Roomba 105 robot vacuum for $149 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $299.99. That's a discount of 50%.

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Cyber Monday has come and gone, but that doesn't mean you can't still find deals here and there. For instance, there are still plenty of discounts to be found across the board on a variety of items, including robot vacuums. We've found one in particular that you should consider scooping up as soon as possible, as it's a whopping 50% off right now.

As of Dec. 3, get the iRobot Roomba 105 robot vacuum for $149 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $299.99. That's $150.99 off and a discount of 50%.

SEE ALSO: The final 3 best Cyber Monday laptop deals still alive

Mashable's Senior Shopping Reporter and resident Roomba expert, Leah Stodart, considered this model one of the best cheap Roomba deals ahead of Black Friday, and it's even cheaper now. It offers 7,000 Pa of suction with multi-surface and edge-sweeping brushes, so it can get to every nook and cranny around your home with ease. Not having to maneuver a cordless vacuum around makes it well worth the price.

It uses LiDAR detection to create a map of your home so it can get around obstacles and avoid issues easily, all on its own. Plus, it's strong enough to cut through worn-in dirt and debris in your carpet, so you're not required to get on your hands and knees and detangle hair or lessen the mess alone.

If you're ready to farm some of your cleaning tasks out to a robot vacuum for less, now's the time to do it before this deal expires.

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