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TL;DR: The 2026 Rugby League World Cup is available to live stream for free on 7plus. Access these free livestreams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 Rugby League World Cup has been absolutely electric from start to finish, and if you are looking to catch every big hit, try, and high-stakes knockout match without spending big on a subscription, you're in luck.

Fans in Australia can watch every match live and free via Channel 7 and 7plus. Fans in other countries don't have it so easy, but there are some simple steps you can take to secure access to all the action without spending a dime.

If you want to watch the 2026 Rugby League World Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the Rugby League World Cup?

The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by senior men's national teams. The latest edition of the Rugby League World Cup will be jointly hosted by Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.

The defending champions are Australia.

When is the 2026 Rugby League World Cup?

The 2026 Rugby League World Cup is the 17th edition of the competition. This year's tournament starts on Oct. 15 and runs until the final on Nov. 15.

How to watch the 2026 Rugby League World Cup for free

The 2026 Rugby League World Cup is available to live stream for free on 7plus.

7plus is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Rugby League World Cup from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Australia

4. Visit 7plus

5. Watch the 2026 Rugby League World Cup for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the tournament before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for 7plus?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on 7plus, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries, including Australia

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

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the 2026 Rugby League World Cup for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

After suffering one of its worst routs in years, tech stocks are recovering on Friday. It appears that some investors are trying to calm the waters slowly and steadily by buying the tech stock dip.

After falling 6.3 percent on Thursday, the tech-centric Nasdaq 100 rose 1.9 percent on Friday. It may not be much, but it's certainly a welcome sign after its worst single-day performance in six years.

As Mashable reported on Thursday, Tuesday's U.S. midterm election results have sent shockwaves through the tech sector. Many tech leaders, such as Elon Musk, have backed President Donald Trump and the Republican Party in recent years. With Democratic candidates racking up resounding victories across the country, there is fear of blowback from Democratic politicians, many of whom ran AI-critical campaigns.

For example, Senator Bernie Sanders called for a national data center moratorium on Wednesday, just one day after the Democratic Party's midterm wins.

Two of the biggest AI-adjacent companies, Nvidia and SpaceX, also saw their share prices rise by 7 percent and 6.1 percent, as of this writing. Although the stock price is trending in the right direction, neither has recovered from Thursday's losses yet.

However, despite concerns about the incoming Democratic majority and the future of the U.S. AI industry, investors are looking to course correct on Friday, with stocks like Intel up 8.9 percent and Airbnb up 11.7 percent.

Chipmakers and other tech stocks more closely adjacent to the AI industry are still struggling a bit more, as previously mentioned, but they are up today as well.

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SAVE UP TO 20% WITH CODE ALLONSALE: The Shark CryoGlow Plus is on sale for $341.10 (normally $379) for Beauty Insider members during Sephora's Savings Event — its first discount ever. Members with VIB and Rouge status save up to $37.90 extra.

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The Shark CryoGlow LED face mask is one of Mashable's Gifts of the Year — and the upgraded version is now on sale for the first time ever.

Through Nov. 9, Sephora shoppers can save up to 20% on the Shark CryoGlow Plus using the coupon code ALLONSALE. This deal comes as part of Sephora's fall Savings Event for members of its Beauty Insiders rewards program, which is free to join.

Standard Beauty Insider members will get 10% off the $379 CryoGlow Plus, which brings it down to $341.10. Those who have unlocked VIB status (by spending at least $350 at Sephora in the past year) save 15% and pay $322.15.

The Shark CryoGlow (pictured) is our favorite red light mask for most people. The upgraded "Plus" model has more LED bulbs and lasts longer. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

Beauty Insider Rouge members who have spent at least $1,000 at Sephora this year earn the most savings. For them, the CryoGlow Plus is only $303.20 — a 20% discount.

Unlike other red light masks we've tested, Shark CryoGlow can emit red, near-infrared, and blue light to tackle different skin concerns, from wrinkles to acne. It also features de-puffing cooling eye pads, which feel "amazing on groggy eyes in the morning or post-shower on a summer night," according to our reviewer.

The "Plus" version of the CryoGlow, which launched this summer, has more LED bulbs and a longer battery life than the original model.

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State courts have struck another blow against online prediction market Kalshi, which has sought to remain outside of gaming law, claiming it's a trading — not gambling — platform.

On Wednesday, a US District judge granted a preliminary injunction to California tribes, prohibiting Kalshi from offering sports contracts (AKA trades or "swaps") on tribal land. The ruling was handed down to the Blue Lake Rancheria and Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, which jointly sued Kalshi for allegedly violating the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

In that case, a panel of judges ruled that Kalshi's sports prediction trading constituted Class III gaming, which covers sports betting and parimutuel (pool) wagering. The court determined that regulations issued by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which currently governs Kalshi, didn't preempt the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.

SEE ALSO: A teen used her school Chromebook and Google AI Mode to plan her suicide, lawsuit alleges

That same day, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced the state was suing the platform under the Deceptive Trade Practices Act for alleged illegal gambling operations.

"Kalshi is not blind that its platform presents real, tangible risks to its users, including excessive wagering, financial losses, depression, and other mental health harms," wrote Griffin in a press release. "It doesn’t take a genius to understand that wagering money on whether the Razorbacks win or lose is gambling. And gambling on an unregulated platform is squarely prohibited by Arkansas law."

Late last month, the state of Utah filed criminal charges against Kalshi and its two co-founders, Tarek Mansour and Luana Lopes Lara, accusing the company of violating state gambling prohibitions. The criminal case, which includes counts of unlawful activity, online gambling promotion, and general gambling promotion, followed a civil filing attempting to block Kalshi from advertising trades to Utah residents.

In September, a 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled that Ohio and Tennessee could apply state gambling laws to Kalshi contracts. Similar to the California case, the panel determined the Commodities Exchange Act did not override state law. A month prior, Nevada was granted the right to ban the platform outright by a 9th Circuit panel.

The state of New York has also sued the platform for "unlicensed gambling." Both New York and Arkansas claim Kalshi violates state gambling age requirements, as well, allowing individuals as young as 18 to trade on the platform.

Kalshi, echoing competitors like Polymarket, has asserted that the platform's "swaps" are not bets and that it acts as a "designated contract market" trading in futures contracts and derivatives. The platform has sued states for attempting to regulate its operations.

States have pushed back on that framing and argue that online prediction markets, which let users risk money on outcomes outside traditional derivatives, are using the shield of federal oversight to skirt gaming laws that impose various bans, licenses, and taxes on online betting. Some cases have invoked Kalshi's own marketing language, including claims that the platform calls itself a betting site.

Kalshi's lawyers argue that the lack of traditional odds makes the platform's operation significantly different from gambling. Still, state courts have begun striking down Kalshi's claims, including a 2nd Circuit Court decision on Tuesday that denied the company's request for a preliminary injunction in New York and Connecticut cases.

Kalshi — advised by Donald Trump Jr. — has garnered the support of the federal government. As states continue to crack down on the prediction industry, federal agencies like the CFTC have filed a string of countersuits trying to bring states to heel.

Meta was all set to make a controversial change to its terms of service back in October, but after a delay into November, the changes have been pushed aside indefinitely.

Mark Zuckerberg's company published a quick update (spotted by Nieman Lab) confirming that previously announced changes to its Meta Commercial Terms, Product Catalog Terms, Self-Serve Ad Terms, and Ad Creative Generative AI Terms would not take effect on Nov. 20 as initially planned. These changes, which Nieman Lab originally reported on in October, would have allowed the use of web scrapers to collect material from websites associated with Meta business accounts, including those of journalistic organizations.

Originally, these changes were set to go into effect on Oct. 30, before controversy prompted Meta to delay to Nov. 20. Now, Meta has confirmed that the changes will be delayed indefinitely.

"These updates are now paused and will not take effect on Nov. 20, 2026," Meta's statement read. "We are continuing to consult with stakeholders and will provide a further update when we have more to share. In the meantime, our existing terms remain in effect."

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When these changes were first announced, news organizations were (perhaps understandably) unhappy about their content being taken in that manner. Additionally, courts in Brazil took action to prevent that from happening.

At the end of October, Meta executive Andy Stone took to X to say that the company is "committed to getting this right," but evidently that commitment means the changes cannot go into effect anytime soon.

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When was the last time you used a floppy disk? If you're the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the last time you used a floppy disk was today.

Well, that's soon going to come to an end.

On Thursday, the FAA announced that it would be finally phasing out floppy disks across more than 400 air traffic control locations. The move will see floppy disks completely replaced by 2028.

Floppy disks haven't been used broadly for decades. In fact, the last major manufacturer of floppy disks, Sony, stopped producing them in 2011.

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The owner of one of the last floppy disk retailers, floppydisk.com, has previously shared that they source their supply secondhand from people all over the world who are simply looking to get rid of used and unused floppy disks sitting around their homes or in storage.

Yet, the federal agency that enforces safety regulations and operates air traffic control through the country is still using floppy disks. And they use this outdated technology for pretty critical information too, such as weather conditions, airport status updates, equipment issues, and more.

Last year, Congress approved $12.5 billion in funding to address the U.S.'s outdated air traffic control systems. The U.S. Department of Transportation is also seeking another $30 billion for additional upgrades.

In addition to replacing floppy disks, the FAA is looking to upgrade its computer systems. According to Reuters, the FAA's telecoms systems are run on "decades-old Compaq ​computers" and parts purchased on eBay.

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The best early Black Friday Walmart deals: ENJOY THE PERKS Walmart+ 30-Day Trial Membership $1 (Save $11.95) Get Deal Best Apple deal Apple AirPods 4 $89 (save $40.99) Get Deal Best TV deal LG 65-inch C6 Series 4K UHD OLED AI Smart TV $1,399.99 (save $1,300) Get Deal Best gaming deal Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G55C gaming monitor $159 (save $90) Get Deal BEST KITCHEN DEAL Ninja Professional Plus DUO 72-ounce Blender (BN750) $99 (save $30) Get Deal Best robot vacuum deal Roborock QV 35S 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum $429.99 (save $320) Get Deal Best Carpet Cleaner Bissell Little Green Carpet Cleaner $74.62 (save $27.35) Get Deal Best Smartwatch Deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) $379 (save $50) Get Deal

Walmart's first early Black Friday sale kicks off Nov. 12, as the first of three major holiday shopping events on its calendar. But anyone who's spent time on the internet lately knows that plenty of Black Friday deals are already live. And TBH, Walmart has quietly dropped some of the best early discounts.

To help you skip the fluff, we've sifted through the noise, checked price histories, and compared offer details against competitors like Amazon and Target to find the best early Black Friday deals at Walmart. These include big markdowns on Apple gear, Ninja appliances, toys, and a really impressive OLED TV.

SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Walmart's Black Friday 2026 sale: Store hours, early access, best deals

Below are the best offers you can grab right now. These deals will likely fluctuate in the weeks leading up to Black Friday proper, so check back if you're not seeing what you're looking for just yet.

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Now that the AirPods 5 are the latest basic Apple earbuds, the AirPods 4 are a thing of the past. But that's a good thing if you're looking to snag a pair of AirPods for cheap. Walmart has the AirPods 4 without ANC for only $89 ahead of Black Friday. You can no longer find these earbuds at Amazon, Apple, or Best Buy (unless you find a random third-party seller), so this could be your last shot. While they don't have noise cancellation, they do offer five hours of battery life per charge, an IP54 water- and dust-resistance rating, spatial audio, and voice isolation during calls.

More early Black Friday Apple deals at Walmart

• Apple AirTag (2nd gen) — $23 $29 (save $6)

• Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $119.97 $179 (save $59.03)

• Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) — $379 $429 (save $50)

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$2,699.99 Save $1,300.00   Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

LG's C-Series is our top OLED pick for a reason, and the 65-inch C6 delivers near-zero blooming, vivid colors, and incredible dark-room contrast that turns movie nights into a theater experience. It's equally built for modern gaming, boasting a 165Hz refresh rate and a lightning-fast 0.1ms response time across four HDMI 2.1 ports. Scoring one of the best 65-inch displays on the market at a steep $1,300 discount makes this a standout early Black Friday grab.

More early Black Friday TV deals at Walmart43 inches

• Samsung 43-Inch U8000H Series Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV — $198 $228 (save $30)

• LG 43-Inch UA7500ZUA 4K UHD Smart TV — $228 $258 (save $30)

50 to 55 inches

• TCL 50-Inch Q6LR Series QLED 4K Smart Roku TV — $268 $349.99 (save $81.99)

65 inches

• Samsung 65-Inch M70HB Series Mini LED 4K Smart TV — $378 $478 (save $100)

• TCL 65-Inch QM6K Series QD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV — $598 $799.99 (save $201.99)

75 inches

• TCL 75-Inch QM51L Series QD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV — $698 $899.99 (save $201.99)

• TCL 75-Inch QM7L Series SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV — $1,198 $1,298 (save $100)

85 inches and up

• TCL 85-Inch QM7L Series SQD-Mini LED 4K Smart TV — $1,498 $1,698 (save $200)

Best gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G55C gaming monitor $159 at Walmart
$249 Save $90   Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

A crisp QHD resolution (1440p) looks razor-sharp on a 27-inch display, giving you almost double the pixel density of standard 1080p without crushing your GPU's frame rates. Samsung’s Odyssey G55C pairs that visual clarity with a tight 1000R curve that comfortably wraps around your vision for deep immersion. Add in a fluid 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and AMD FreeSync to eliminate screen tearing, and it’s a high-performance gaming monitor built for smooth, competitive desktop setups.

More early Black Friday gaming deals at Walmart

• Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller, Carbon Black — $54.99 $64 (save $8.51)

• Acer Nitro V (Intel Core 5, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD) — $1,249 $1,399 (save $150)

• Alienware Aurora WQXGA (Intel Core 7-240H, NVIDIA RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,099 $1,249 (save $150)

• Asus ROG Strix G16 (AMD Ryzen 9, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,399 $1,999 (save $400)

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$129 Save $30   Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

Ninja makes some of Mashable's favorite kitchen appliances. If you could use a new blender before the holidays start, the Ninja Professional Plus Duo is on sale for just $99. The pitcher holds a generous 72 ounces for whipping up a smooth soup, smoothies, or a batch of frozen margaritas. The Ninja blender bundle also includes a single-serving cup for taking drinks on the go.

More early Black Friday kitchen deals at Walmart

• Keurig K-Express — $49.47 $68.99 (save $19.52)

• Keurig K-Express Essentials Plus — $67.95 $79 (save $11.05)

• Ninja Crispi (4-quart) — $134 $149 (save $15)

• Ninja Creami — $149 $169 (save $20)

• Ninja Slushi Frozen Drink Machine (72 oz) — $199 $299 (save $100)

Best robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock QV 35S 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum $429.99 at Walmart
$749.99 Save $320   Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

Without spending a lot of money, equip your home with the convenience of a robot vacuum and mop before holiday guests arrive. The Roborock QV 35S has 10,000 Pa suction power, self-empties debris into the charging dock for over seven weeks, self-washes and air-dries its mopping pads, and auto-refills the water tank. It's about as hands-off as you can get. Plus, it's the cheapest it's ever been, matching its price from Walmart's competing Prime Day sale from June.

More Black Friday vacuum deals at Walmart

• Bissell Little Green Portable Carpet Cleaner — $74.62 $101.97 (save $27.35)

• ONSON 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum — $86.99 $178.88 (save $91.89)

• iRobot Roomba 1010 — $158 $198 (save $40)

• Tineco iFloor 5 — $189.99 $499.99 (save $310)

• Dyson Big Ball Turbinehead Canister Vacuum — $199.99 $379.99 (save $180)

• Dreame C30 Plus Robot Vacuum and Mop Cleaner — $249.99 $329.99 (save $80)

• Roborock Q10 X5+ — $259.99 $499.99 (save $240)

Best toy deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Disney Princesses Advent Calendar 2026 $30 at Walmart
$44.99 Save $14.99   Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

This is the time of year to snag Advent calendars while they're 1) on sale and 2) still in stock. This Lego Disney Princess Advent Calendar set comes with tons of mini figures and toys Disney princess fans will love. All the favorites are included, like Cinderella, Mulan, Ariel, and even Moana.

More early Black Friday toy deals at Walmart

• Play-Doh Blooming Flower Garden Playset — $14 $23.99 (save $9.99)

• The Original MAGNA-TILES Coral Reef — $27.99 $39.97 (save $11.98)

• Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Fun Track Set — $39.97 $54.99 (save $15.02)

• Disney Junior Minnie Mouse Flipping Fun Pretend Play Kitchen Set — $55 $68 (save $13)

• Huffy 12-inch Disney Princess Kids' Bike — $88 $129.99 (save $41.99)

• Toniebox 2 bundle with Moana figurine — $109 $149.99 (save $40.99)

• Huffy 6V Disney Frozen Ride-On Ice Cream Kart — $138 $229.99 (save $91.99)

Over the past two years, big tech companies like Apple and Meta have, in various ways, cozied up to Donald Trump's presidential administration, which has adopted a very laissez faire approach to tech regulation. That is almost certain to change, with a post-midterms AI reckoning.

After a staggering Democratic sweep of the U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday, some of those companies are preparing for what the Washington Post called an "investigative blitz" in its report on the matter. According to the Post's sources, which include congressional staffers, lawyers, and lobbyists, some of the targets of these investigations include Apple, Meta, and Elon Musk's companies.

Wall Street is also anticipating congressional action, with tech stocks (and major indexes) dropping sharply on Thursday following warnings from Democratic senators Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey.

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On election night, incoming House Oversight Committee chairman issued a very efficient statement on the matter: "Lawyer up."

Massachusetts senator Ed Markey also quipped: "They are going to need to plant new forests for all of the subpoenas we’ll be printing."

According to the Post, the investigations will look into things like the Trump White House using Grok to plan the kidnapping of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro earlier this year. Congress also wants to look into Meta's habit of making local governments sign NDAs related to data center construction, and Apple's relationship to tracking apps used by ICE.

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As of today, publishing or possessing certain types of porn is now banned in the UK. This includes:

• Strangulation or suffocation

• Penetration of people "who a reasonable person would think are related, or pretending to be related, in a certain way"

• Sexual activity between two or more people "where a reasonable person would think at least one person is, or is pretending to be, under 16"

According to the UK government, maximum penalty for possession is two years in prison for strangulation/suffocation or incest content, and three years for content with people under 16 or perceived to be. The maximum penalty for publication is five years in prison for all of these categories.

SEE ALSO: Pornhub traffic skyrocketed the morning of Election Day

These bans are all part of the UK's Crime and Policing Act, and it's already impacting adult creators. In Sept., filmmaker and performer Vex Ashley told Mashable that she censored two films, Maman and Maman II, in anticipation of the bans. The "Mommy kink" features heavily in the videos.

"We basically had to go back and dub it out in a very retro-censorship kind of way," Ashley told Mashable at the time.

The UK government states that these bans will be listed as priority offenses in the UK's Online Safety Act, the country's age-verification law. This means that platforms will now have to implement systems and processes to prevent UK users from seeing this type of content.

In Oct. 28, the fetish video site iWantClips told creators it would remove 17 categories from UK access, including Choking Fantasy Play, Breath Play Fantasy, Hand Over Mouth, Face Sitting, Jeans Face Sitting, BBW [Big Beautiful Woman] Facesitting, Chest Sitting, Ass Smothering, Foot Smothering, Breast Smothering, Scissor Hold, Trampling Fantasy and Plastic Fetish, according to a press release shared with Mashable.

The UK's Online Safety Act went into effect in July 2025. Other age-verification laws have been enacted globally, including half of the United States, as well as in France, Italy, and other regions. These laws typically require proof of age, like a government ID or facial scan, to access certain types of content — explicit, and sometimes non-explicit content nonetheless deemed "restricted to adults."

Workers in the adult industry and free speech experts have sounded the alarm about these regulations for years, stating they will expand. The UK is also planning a broad social media ban for children under 16.

"The criminalising of our fantasies and imaginations feels like another step along the conveyor belt of puritanism to conservatism to fascism that no one feels prepared to fight," Ashley said in a press release.

The Stranger Things universe is expanding.

On Nov. 6, Netflix announced Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure, a prequel to the original hit series as well as stage show Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

Set for a 2028 release, Other Worlds comes from original series creators the Duffer Brothers, as well as Stranger Things writer and The First Shadow playwright Kate Trefry. The announcement comes as part of Stranger Things Day, as Nov. 6 marks the anniversary of Will Byers' (Noah Schnapp) disappearance in 1981.

SEE ALSO: The 'Stranger Things' play totally unlocks 'Stranger Things' Season 5, Vol. 2

 "We’ve been dreaming of Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure for many years now, and to see it become a reality is surreal and exhilarating," the Duffer Brothers said in a statement. "It's Stranger Things, but also thrillingly fresh, with a new setting, new heroes and villains, and new … actually, we're not allowed to say any more. Now, on to casting. In the meantime — watch the skies, nerds!"

Aside from the tease of a location that probably won't be Hawkins, Indiana, and new characters, plot details for Other Worlds are fairly thin. However, the teaser video accompanying the announcement offers up a few clues. The video shows an abandoned bicycle outside what appears to be a government facility, not unlike Hawkins Lab. From there, a title card appears, reading "April 19, 1955. Marion, Nevada."

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The timeline and setting are intriguing, as Dr. Martin Brenner's (Matthew Modine) Nevada-based experiments to learn more about Dimension X (aka the Abyss) play a key part in Henry Creel's (Jamie Campbell Bower) backstory in both The First Shadow and Stranger Things Season 5. However, those experiments took place in Rachel, Nevada, not the fictional town of Marion.

Could Other Worlds be exploring an entirely new set of experiments tied to the Upside Down? We'll have to wait until 2028 to find out.

Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure hits Netflix in 2028.

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TL;DR: November delivers nine new Pokémon TCG drops, led by the Mega Evolution Delta Reign expansion and multiple 30th Celebration collector sets.

November is shaping up to be massive for Pokémon TCG fans, headlined by the worldwide arrival of the Mega Evolution Delta Reign expansion. The new set brings powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon ex into the mix, with over 35 special illustration Trainer and Pokémon cards for art collectors.

Pokémon is also rolling out a brand-new trio of nostalgic 30th Celebration boxes — including a monster 30-pack Ultra-Premium Collection — plus a tournament-ready Mega Greninja ex battle deck built for jumping straight into competitive play.

From massive booster displays to ready-to-play decks, here is every single set arriving this month.

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The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ditto Premium Collection includes a colorful acrylic display stand made specifically to show off cards on a desk or shelf. It fits the exclusive foil Ditto promo card right away, or you can swap in your favorite chase card from your pulls.

Packing eight 30th Celebration booster packs, the Ditto Premium Collection is an easy, budget-friendly way to rip anniversary packs without shelling out for an Ultra-Premium Collection.

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The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Figure Collection pairs two of Kanto's most iconic legends with detailed, sculpted desk figures that outshine typical cardboard and plastic promos. Paired with a matching foil promo and an oversize showcase card, the set gives Mew and Mewtwo fans a complete display piece right out of the box.

The box also bundles five booster packs of the milestone 30th Celebration expansion. Because anniversary packs are exclusive to collection boxes rather than individual retail blisters, the 30th Celebration Figure Collection serves as an easy, mid-tier entry point for pack-cracking without requiring a full booster bundle or a premium collection budget.

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The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection is the centerpiece of the entire anniversary lineup. Available in Day or Night versions starring Pikachu alongside Espeon ex or Umbreon ex, it trades junk filler for high-end gear like a custom playmat, matching deck box, standard sleeves, an acrylic display, and metal dice.

The pack count is the real draw. Stuffed with 29 30th Celebration booster packs plus an exclusive pack with three etched vintage reprints, the 30th Celebration Ultra-Premium Collection offers your best single shot at pulling the anniversary's top chase cards.

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The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Booster Display Box delivers the best pure cost-per-pack value for anyone looking to rip packs in bulk. Packing 36 individual booster packs, totaling 360 cards, it completely skips promo accessories and collectible junk, focusing entirely on ripping cards.

With over 140 cards in the expansion, the Booster Display Box offers the most reliable shot at assembling competitive playsets. From three new Legendary Stadiums to the set's headline Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and full-art illustration chases, a full booster box maximizes your odds across an entire master display.

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The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box balances ripping packs with stocking up on tabletop essentials. It pairs nine booster packs with an exclusive full-art Kyogre promo card, matching sleeves, damage-counter dice, and a sturdy storage box to keep your deck sorted.

For players and collectors wanting to dive into the new set without shelling out for an entire booster display, the Elite Trainer Box gives you an accessible path to chase heavy hitters like Mega Rayquaza ex while securing everything you need to actually play the game.

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The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Build and Battle Box is tailored for players who want to jump straight into matches without spending hours building a deck from scratch. It includes a 40-card ready-to-play deck featuring one of four unique foil promo cards, giving you a solid competitive core the minute you tear into the packaging.

With four booster packs tossed in to help you customize and beef up your lineup, it delivers a fast, low-cost way to test-drive the set’s new mechanics and chase heavy hitters like Mega Rayquaza ex in a quick-play prerelease format.

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The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Booster Bundle strips away oversized boxes, plastic coins, and promo cards so you only pay for packs. Packing six booster packs into a compact carton, it gives collectors the leanest, most budget-conscious way to rip cards from the new set without extra clutter.

It’s an easy grab if you want a casual pack-cracking session or a few quick chances at pulling Mega Rayquaza ex without investing in a full 36-pack booster box.

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The Pokémon TCG Mega Greninja ex League Battle Deck is for anyone looking to bypass the grind of deck-building and dive straight into competitive tournament play. Centered around Mega Greninja ex, this 60-card deck delivers an engine optimized for tactical versatility and offensive pressure straight out of the box.

Rather than just serving as a starter deck, it comes fully loaded with tournament-ready accessories — including damage-counter dice, condition markers, a matching deck box, and a play sheet to master its combo lines.

OpenAI has launched GPT-6, a cybersecurity AI model that delivers "major gains" on key cybersecurity benchmarks over its predecessor, GPT-5.6 Cyber.

In an introductory blog post published on Thursday, OpenAI said that GPT-6 Cyber delivers a 51% improvement over GPT-5.6 Cyber on the ExploitGym cybersecurity benchmark.

GPT-6 Cyber is "already helping to secure real-world software, uncovering and validating thousands of exploits in security-critical codebases such as Linux and Firefox," said the post.

The news comes days after it was revealed that OpenAI's upcoming model (now confirmed to be GPT-6 Cyber by OpenAI) had found and patched 948 local privilege-escalation vulnerabilities in Linux. The model was also used to identify 81 previously unknown "high-severity" vulnerabilities in Firefox, "despite extensive prior testing with frontier models."

If this all sounds a little dangerous to be available to just anyone, you're right. This is why access to GPT-6 Cyber is part of Daybreak, OpenAI's cybersecurity program, which is only available to verified individuals and organizations.

In its blog post, however, OpenAI said its goal is to "dramatically" expand Daybreak, and bring "advanced security research to organizations of every size, independent researchers, and open-source maintainers."

SEE ALSO: OpenAI launching election 'war room'

Initially, GPT-6 Cyber is only available to a "select group" of approved Daybreak Red customers (Daybreak access is divided into two tiers: Daybreak Blue is for defensive work, while Daybreak Red is for advanced penetration testing and security research). Access will be progressively expanded to all Daybreak Red customers "soon."

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The best deals from Ruggable's holiday hosting sale: Best Hilton Holiday deal The Hiltons Tartan & Floral Tufted Rug (6' x 9') $419.30 (save $179.90) Get Deal Best autumn Ruggable deal Autumn Harvest Tufted Rug (6' x 9') $299.40 (save $199.60) Get Deal

Black Friday sales are already well underway, and that's great news if you'll be hosting festive gatherings this year. Shop kitchen deals to help make meal prep easier and upgrade to a bigger TV, but when it comes to holiday decor, we have Ruggable's hosting sale to help out.

This year, Ruggable's holiday collection features a collab with Kathy and Nicky Hilton, adding a fun touch to any room. The sale also extends to some of the brand's most popular collabs like the Ruggable x Jonathan Adler collection and Morris & Co. You can also snag a 40% saving on great holiday options like the incredible Tidings & Trimming Rug.

Be sure to shop the sale and place orders by Nov. 11 to ensure delivery in time for hosting Thanksgiving. I've rounded up some of my favorite Ruggable deals below, perfect for holidays or giving rooms a refresh for the new year.

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You can't go wrong with a tartan pattern during the holidays. Add in candy canes, snowflakes, and holly, and it's a true celebration. The Hilton Tartan & Floral Flatwoven rug features a two-piece design with a removable cover that's safe to machine-wash. Plus, the rug pad means you can easily swap out the cover for new designs at Ruggable. The Hilton Holiday rug will look perfect near the Christmas tree this year.

Size options range from as small as two feet by three feet up to 10 feet by 14 feet. Runner sizes are also available.

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With pumpkins, acorns, maple leaves, and gourds, the Autumn Tufted Rug is a seasonal treat. The tufted all-in-one rug is softer than the original Ruggable options, and it has a cushioned feel. Plus, there's built-in non-slip backing. The waterproof barrier is also great for gathering, as is the stain-resistance.

Ruggable holiday options on sale for 40% off

• Let It Glow Tufted Rug

• Fall Botanicals Tufted Rug

• Festive Garland Tufted Rug

• Juniper Tufted Rug

• Starling Tufted Rug

• Spooky Purrsian Tufted Rug

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Dropout has built its brand on a string of sensational improvisational television shows, like Game Changer, Dimension 20, and Very Important People. Their latest, MP3, breaks from this formula, as it's the first scripted show the streaming platform has debuted in seven years.

Playing like a parody of MTV's long-canceled Total Request Live, MP3 — short for Music Presentation 3 — offers quirky VJs and three new music videos each episode. Saturday Night Live's Jeremy Culhane plays former boy bander/current MP3 host Dane Cartel, who's joined by newly minted VJs Dr. Muse-Tina (Skye Townsend) and Chia (Aparna Nancherla). And if he's got beef about sharing the spotlight, he'll have to take it up with his director/daddy, Thomas Cartel (Paul F. Tompkins)

As teased in the show's trailer, these music videos feature songs written by MP3 creators Zach Reino and Jess McKenna, and fictional bands like Truth Summons, Boys Who Read, Sheepish, and Every Place I Cry. Each band features familiar faces from Dropout's growing web of comedy stars, like Anna Garcia, Lily Du, Jacob Wysocki, Katie Marovitch, Sam Reich, and more.

SEE ALSO: Dropout's Sam Reich offers advice for emerging content creators

This week on Say More, Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko sat down with Townsend, Nancherla, and Tompkins to learn how MP3 came together, how much improv does come into play, and if there's a chance for more Very Important People crossover. After all, Fanoli got a mention in episode 1, and the trailer teases the return of Princess Emily of Maroon 5? Could Tompkins reprise the role of midnight louse David Hoyle Jr.? The cast considers how!

How to watch: The first episode of MP3 is now streaming on Dropout. New episodes will roll out every two weeks through the season finale on Dec. 2.

It's time to start hatching a plan for Black Friday 2026. Most major retailers treat the entire month like one drawn-out holiday sale, and Best Buy is no exception. The electronics retailer has announced plans to roll out two waves of early Black Friday deals before a 10-day savings extravaganza around Black Friday proper (Nov. 27).

Having covered Black Friday sales for nearly a decade, Mashable's reporters and editors agree that Best Buy is the place to shop if you're looking for Black Friday deals on big-ticket items like large TVs, Windows laptops, gaming consoles, and espresso machines. This year, the pressure is on for it to combat price hikes related to the global memory crisis, which has made many popular tech gifts way more expensive than usual.

Here's everything you need to know about Best Buy's Black Friday sale before you start shopping.

When is Best Buy's Black Friday sale? Credit: Best Buy

Best Buy's Black Friday sale will run from Thursday, Nov. 19 through Saturday, Nov. 28. Paid members of the My Best Buy program (Plus and Total tiers) will earn double points on their purchases from Nov. 19 to Dec. 6, the Sunday after Cyber Monday. Those points are redeemable for reward certificates.

Some of Best Buy's Black Friday deals will be available ahead of time. The retailer is releasing batches of Early Black Friday Deals and Doorbusters on Friday, Nov. 6 and Nov. 13 as a way of "giving shoppers an early jump on some of the season’s best offers," per a Best Buy blog post.

Should you wait until Black Friday to shop Best Buy's deals?

It's smart to shop Best Buy's Black Friday deals as early as possible: According to a company FAQ page, items marked with its "Black Friday Deal" badge are available in limited quantities and do not offer rainchecks. "When they are sold out, they may be sold out through Black Friday," it notes.

We expect high-demand, highly giftable items like Pokémon cards and gaming consoles (especially special-edition variants) to sell out the fastest.

What are Best Buy's Black Friday hours?

Best Buy hasn't announced its store hours for Black Friday 2026 yet, but last year it opened at 6 a.m. local time.

Will Best Buy be open on Thanksgiving?

No, Best Buy stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, which falls on Thursday, Nov. 26 this year. This has been its policy since 2020. (Same with Target, Walmart, and other major retailers.)

Is it worth going to Best Buy on Black Friday?

It might be worth trekking to your local Best Buy on Black Friday. According to some fine print on the company's Black Friday landing page, "there are usually a small handful of Black Friday deals that are only available for shoppers in a physical Best Buy store." We don't know exactly what those are yet, but we'll update Mashable readers as soon as we find out.

If you'd rather avoid the stress of navigating crowds and lines, you won't miss out on much by staying home. Most of Best Buy's Black Friday deals will be available on its website, it said.

Does Best Buy price match?

Best Buy normally price-matches competing retailers such as Amazon, Costco, The Home Depot, Target, and Walmart. However, it changes this policy during the holidays. It will not price-match any official Black Friday deals at other retailers, nor any items on sale elsewhere from the Thursday before Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday (whether they're called Black Friday deals or not).

So, if another retailer offers a better Black Friday deal on an item you've already purchased from Best Buy, you'll just have to return it and buy it again.

The only deals Best Buy will price-match on Black Friday are its own. If you buy something there sometime between now and Dec. 31, and it gets cheaper later on in the season, Best Buy will refund the difference. You can request price matches online and in stores.

Some items are excluded from Best Buy's Holiday Price Match Guarantee, including holiday decorations, "activatable" devices purchased under a third-party contract (such as phones), and non-returnable products like trading cards, gift cards, and e-bikes. Items sold by third-party sellers, aka "Marketplace Sellers," are also ineligible for price matches.

What is Best Buy's holiday return policy?

Almost anything you purchase at Best Buy now through Dec. 31 can be returned or exchanged until Jan. 15, 2027. (If you're a My Best Buy Plus or Total member, you've got until Jan. 31, 2027.)

Again, the main exceptions here are holiday decor and activatable devices. They have 14- and 15-day return windows, respectively.

When is Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale?

Best Buy is having a Cyber Sunday and Monday Sale Event on Nov. 29 and 30. It will then offer Cyber Week Deals from Dec. 1 to 6. 

To wrap up the holidays, Best Buy will have a Last-Minute Savings Event from Dec. 18 to 24.

TL;DR: As of Nov. 6, both the 55-inch and 65-inch Roku Pro Series LX OLED TVs are back in stock at Amazon.

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In exciting news for those shopping for a new TV this holiday season: Roku's new Pro Series LX OLED TVs are officially back in stock at Amazon after a very popular launch in late October.

Both the 55-inch and 65-inch models are up for grabs right now at the retailer, priced at $1,299.99 and $1,599.99, respectively. If these shiny new OLED displays have caught your attention, now is the time to make a move on them. There's every chance they could sell out again, so you'll want to be quick to click that 'add to cart' button.

SEE ALSO: The Black Friday 2026 countdown is on: Our top 7 hacks for finding the best deals

There's a lot to love about Roku's latest launch. Its screen is a feast for the eyes, with a 4K OLED display that boosts colors, contrast, and brightness for a richer picture quality. It even has a system called Roku Smart Picture Max, which automatically adjusts your TV settings to fit what you're watching, plus Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos tech to further enhance picture and sound quality. On top of that, the screen features advanced glare reduction to keep reflections and lights at bay while you're using it.

Gamers can also enjoy a 144Hz refresh rate on this TV, which keeps gameplay smooth and responsive while you're immersed in the action. Even its rechargeable Roku Voice Remote Pro comes with helpful features: if you lose it, there's a remote finder button on the side of the TV that can help you track it down, even if it's lodged itself in between the couch cushions.

If you've had your eyes on the 55-inch or 65-inch Roku Pro Series LX OLED TVs, now is the time to grab them while they're still in stock at Amazon.

That light-up Apple logo in the MacBook Pro is pure whimsy as we learn to use Macs, iPhones and Apple Watch in new ways. Bridget Carey begins tinkering with all the new Apple products and software coming out now. She also goes behind the scenes at the Apple “Pro and Tell” MacBook event to show professional photographers, movie makers, musicians and artists tinkering with these new Mac machines. 

Read more about Apple's latest hardware lineup: I reviewed the new iPad mini: It’s the best Apple tablet, with a price to match
Let’s get touchy with Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro

Timecode chapters
0:00 Introduction: Gadget whimsy returns
1:47 Touchscreen MacBook Pro and the light-up logo
3:42 iPad mini OLED and M6 iMac updates
4:06 HomePod mini 2 first look
4:32 Apple Watch audio intelligence and Siri recap
6:21 Apple home view smart display
7:09 Behind the scenes: ILM Star Wars and pro creators
9:36 Conclusion and wrap up

Video credits
Host: Bridget Carey
Scripted by: Bridget Carey
Producer: John Schwartz
Camera: John Schwartz
Video editor: JD Christison
Thumbnail designer: Tharon Green

In the wake of midterm elections that were catastrophic for Republicans, do those on the right agree with Donald Trump refusing to take any of the blame?

Apparently not. In the Daily Show monologue above, host Jordan Klepper plays some clips of key figures appearing to criticise or distance themselves from the president.

"This is your guy. This is your brand. You have a decade of merch and idolatry behind him. You don't want to turn on him just because of one, little generational collapse," Klepper says. "So, time to lock in. Right-wing media, hit that reframe!"

SEE ALSO: Why Jordan Klepper thinks we're living in "dumb McCarthyism"

Cue a clip of pundits like Matt Walsh and Ben Shapiro also criticising Trump, followed by Megyn Kelly saying "eh" after talking about Trump sharing a post to remind America he's still president.

"Eh? Eh?" says Klepper. "Is she sassing the president? You don't sass the president unless you're Benjamin Netanyahu or Vladimir Putin!"

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It won't shock you that there's a superabundance of interview podcasts and internet series out there. You're probably subscribed to a bunch of content creators (perhaps those who made this year's Mashable 101) or maybe you depend on your feed to hand-deliver the most viral clips. But your time is precious, so we've rounded up the best on the internet this week.

Whether you're into deadpan showdowns, niche hot takes, or simply wholesome interviews between creative minds, here's what we reckon is worth your time (and of course, we'd never leave out Mashable's own Say More, what are you, nuts?).

SEE ALSO: The Mashable 101: The creators defining the internet in 2026 1. Solid Air: Derrick Gee x Troye Sivan

Just a deeply satisfying listening session between two music nerds, Troye Sivan joined Derrick Gee to play his favourite tracks on Solid Air this week. Watching the pair connect while sharing and deconstructing songs from Madonna, Kelela, Groove Armada, The Avalanches, Cornelius, and more is the active listening I crave.

How to watch/listen: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram

2. Baby, This Is Keke Palmer: Lil Jon

In one of the most moving podcast interviews of the week, Keke Palmer's interview with Lil Jon is worth watching. In the episode, the rapper unpacks grief and faith in relation to his 27-year-old son Nathan's drowning in Feb. 2026, in a conversation that Palmer treats with space and respect.

How to watch/listen: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Instagram, TikTok

3. Handsome: Mae Martin, Tig Notaro, and Fortune Feimster x Alanis Morissette

And now, for Handsome's first ever in-person guest, it's Alanis Morissette! Comedians Mae Martin, Tig Notaro, and Fortune Feimster welcomed the iconic musician to their podcast studio for a chat about her latest concert residency Butterfly with a Machete, but also got deep about hard-to-access emotions, "wholeness" vs "wellness", and the power of community when it comes to tuning into who you are. Honestly, maybe Morissette could be the fourth Handsome host?

How to watch/listen: Hulu, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Instagram, TikTok

4. Say More: Mark Stetson x Jordan Klepper

For Mashable's Say More this week, executive producer Mark Stetson sat down with comedian and Daily Show host Jordan Klepper to unpack his new, lengthily-titled special, The Daily Show Presents: Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: Red Flags. If you want to know how Klepper gets through Trump rallies unscathed and how he crafts his signature style of political comedy, settle in.

How to watch/listen: Mashable, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok

5. Mythical Kitchen: Josh Scherer x Uncle Roger

If there's one thing Uncle Roger can't abide, it's subpar egg fried rice (Jamie Oliver would know). Same goes for the man behind the beloved internet character, creator Nigel Ng, whose own restaurants across Malaysia and London serve it up daily — and yes, Uncle Roger himself has "tested" it.

On Tuesday, Ng joined Mythical Kitchen's Josh Scherer — both as himself and as Uncle Roger in a fitting judge role — to test expensive and cheap versions of fried rice, from Panda Express ("it kind of tastes like the box," Ng says) to the pricey lobster fried rice from Tao (a "rip-off according to Uncle Roger). And there's cooking afoot, as the two put their own spins on the dish — Ng's cookbook is quite literally titled Don't Mess Up Your Rice, so pay attention.*

How to watch/listen: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram

And here's a few more the internet loved this week:

• Hot Ones Versus: Sam Rockwell x Parker Posey

• Gaydar: Anania x Julio Torres

• Friends Keep Secrets: Colman Domingo

• Subway Takes: Tom Hiddleston

• The Comment Section with Drew Afualo: Peyton Dix and Hunter Harris

• Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend: Olivia Colman

• Criterion Closet: John Turturro

• Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster: Andi Osho

From YouTubers and TikTok stars to streamers and podcasters, Mashable talks to creators about how they built their platforms, the gear they swear by, and the trends they see coming next. Read more of our creator coverage, sign up for our Trending Now and Top Stories newsletters or get Mashable push alerts to discover the internet's most exciting voices. 

(*) denotes a blurb came from a prior Mashable article.

SAVE OVER $10: As of Nov. 6, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Commander Deck Bundle has returned to its lowest-ever price of $174.89 at Amazon. That's $10.06 off its typical price of $184.95.

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Magic: The Gathering fans don't have to wait for Black Friday to score trading card deals. Amazon has a few early drops available to shop now, including a price cut on the Marvel Super Heroes Commander Deck Bundle. As of Nov. 6, collectors can snag this bundle for $174.89, which marks a return to its lowest-ever price.

Overall, you're saving just over $10 with this deal compared to paying its typical price, but it's important to note that it's actually cheaper than its market price at TCG Player by a few dollars (it's listed for $178.25).

SEE ALSO: The Black Friday 2026 countdown is on: Our top 7 hacks for finding the best deals

This MTG bundle is full of Marvel-themed cards to check out. The full set comes with four Commander Decks — Avengers Assemble, Wakanda Forever, The Fantastic Four, and Doom Prevails — with each holding 100 cards, including 30 Commander cards. Plus, the Avengers Assemble, Wakanda Forever, and Doom Prevails decks also come with a foil Borderless card included in the 100-card pack, while the Fantastic Four deck comes with four of them, one for each team member.

Alongside all of those cards, you'll also get 10 double-sided token cards, a deck box, a strategy guide, and a reference card. It's a truly stacked bundle, so don't miss out on this chance to save at Amazon.

If you're looking for even more MTG deals right now, Amazon's also discounted the Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box and Reality Fracture Play Booster Box.