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NYT Pips hints, answers for December 2, 2025

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 04:00

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 8, 2025

The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

  • Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

  • Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

  • Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

  • Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

  • Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for November 8, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Dec. 2 Pips

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 2-1, placed horizontally.

Less Than (6): Everything in this space must be less than 6. The answer is 2-1, placed horizontally; 3-4, placed vertically.

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 6-6, placed vertically; 1-6, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Dec. 2 Pips

Number (3): Everything in this space must add to 3. The answer is 3-4, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed horizontally; 5-0, placed vertically.

Less Than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 3-4, placed vertically.

Number (17): Everything in this space must add to 17. The answer is 5-1, placed vertically; 6-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically; 2-4, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Dec. 2 Pips

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 3-0, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 3-0, placed horizontally; 3-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 3-4, placed horizontally; 4-0, placed vertically; 4-2, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 4-0, placed vertically; 0-2, placed horizontally; 0-0, placed vertically.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically.

Greater Than (1): Everything in this space must be greater than 1. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (10): Everything in this space must be greater than 10. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally; 5-1, placed vertically.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically; 5-1, placed vertically.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally; 0-2, placed horizontally; 2-2, placed horizontally; 2-6, placed vertically.

Less Than (6): Everything in this space must be less than 6. The answer is 1-6, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this purple space must add to 12. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically; 1-6, placed vertically.

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 2, 2025

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 04:00

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easy if you know your Joes.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

  • Yellow: Found in Tennessee

  • Green: NFL division

  • Blue: Franchise-saving pick

  • Purple: Joe

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

  • Yellow: Teams in Tennessee

  • Green: AFC South Teams

  • Blue: NBA Draft No. 1 Picks

  • Purple:" ____Joe" Nicknames

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

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

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #435 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?
  • Teams in Tennessee - COMMODORES, GRIZZLIES, PREDATORS, VOLUNTEERS

  • AFC South Teams - HOUSTON, INDIANAPOLIS, JACKSONVILLE, TENNESSEE

  • NBA Draft No. 1 Picks - BANCHERO, ODEN, TOWNS, WALL

  • " ____Joe" Nicknames - BROADWAY, MEAN, SHOELESS, SMOKIN'

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

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

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

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

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Last call on Cyber Monday 2025: Live updates from Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Walmart, and more

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 03:31

Once upon a time, Americans lined up in droves outside Walmarts and Targets, still full from Thanksgiving dinner, so they could be first in the door at midnight. Thankfully, these frenzied Black Friday free-for-alls are a relic of a bygone era. Now, you can order all of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals online — though not for much longer.

We're fast approaching the final hours of Cyber Monday, and soon Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target's holiday sales will be over (you've got until Dec. 3 to shop at the Home Depot, however). And because there are thousands of deals, we know it can be tricky to know where to start shopping. So, Mashable is once again working around the clock to bring you live updates on all of the latest sales, standout deals, price drops, and inventory updates. We've spied record discounts on flagship noise-cancelling Sony headphones, Apple MacBooks and AirPods, award-winning OLED TVs, Dyson vacuums, and the year's most popular tech gifts.

The best Cyber Monday deals at a glance: The best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $179.99 (save $169.01) Get Deal Best Earuds Deal Apple AirPods 4 $69.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Apple AirTag $17.97 (save $11.03) Get Deal Best TV Under $1,000 Samsung 55-inch The Frame LS03F 4K QLED Smart TV $897.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best TV Under $500 Hisense 65-inch E6 Cinema Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV $359.99 (save $190) Get Deal Best Amazon Device Deal Amazon Kindle $79.99 (save $30) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Santa’s Delivery Truck Building Set $13.99 (save $6) Get Deal Best Beauty Deal Dyson Supersonic with five attachments $379.99 (save $140) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Amazon Fire TV Stick HD $17.99 (save $17) Get Deal Best Smartwatch Deal Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 $249.99 (save $100) Get Deal

Check out the top Cyber Monday deals still live and in stock, and keep scrolling for the latest Cyber Monday news from the Mashable shopping team. Be warned: Most Cyber Monday sales end promptly at midnight on Dec. 1.

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25 Cyber Monday deals better than Black Friday, including Samsungs The Frame, MacBooks, and more

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 03:29

The Mashable shopping team generally considers Black Friday to be a better shopping day than Cyber Monday, but only by a hair. While most holiday deals that pop up on Black Friday tend to linger through Cyber Monday, the selection is best early on, and only in rare cases do discounts improve over the course of the weekend. When it does happen, we want to make sure our readers are clued in.

SEE ALSO: Expert-picked early Cyber Monday deals: We found record prices on AirPods, Kindles, Lego, and PS5 consoles

So far, my colleagues and I have stumbled upon 25 Black Friday deals at Amazon and Best Buy that have gotten better now that both retailers are in Cyber Monday mode. Most of the price discrepancies are pretty significant, too. In the biggest instance, Samsung's 55-inch The Frame 4K QLED TV is a whopping $100 cheaper on Amazon now compared to 48 hours ago. Meanwhile, it's $102 pricier at Best Buy and Samsung's website.

If you purchased one of these items at a higher price and want to get reimbursed for the difference, keep in mind that price protection policies vary from retailer to retailer. Best Buy will honor better deals on almost anything you've bought there since Oct. 31, but Amazon doesn't offer any sort of price adjustments. You'll need to return and rebuy previous Amazon purchases that are now cheaper. (My take: Most of the following deals are definitely worth the hassle.)

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 55-inch The Frame LS03F 4K QLED TV $787.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $512 $110 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Toshiba Toshiba 75-inch M550 Series QLED 4K Fire TV $389.99 at Best Buy
$779.99 Save $390 $10 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD), Midnight $738.04 at Amazon
$999 Save $260.96 $10.96 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lenovo Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $749.99 at Best Buy
$1,299.99 Save $550 $50 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Headphones $159.99 at Amazon
$349 Save $189.01 $39.01 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G4 FHD 240Hz Gaming Monitor $189.99 at Best Buy
$299.99 Save $110 $10 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi (88-Ounce, Black) $242.99 at SharkNinja
$349.99 Save $107 $27 cheaper than Black Friday with code CYBER. Also includes free travel tote ($50 value). Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark StainForce Handheld Spot & Stain Cleaner $127.49 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $72.50 $22.50 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Energizer Energizer AA Batteries (32 Count) $14.28 at Amazon
$23.98 Save $9.70 $1.71 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexStyle (Straight & Wavy Hair, Indigo Rush) $159.99 at Best Buy
$279.99 Save $120 $30 cheaper than Black Friday. Paid My Best Buy members earn $15 in bonus rewards. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 and 'Mario Kart World' bundle $449 at Walmart
$499 Save $50 $50 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox Xbox Series X (1TB) with wireless Xbox controller $649.99 at Best Buy
Now includes $100 Best Buy gift card with purchase. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP Omen Max 16 (Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $2,474.99 at Best Buy
$3,159.99 Save $685 $40 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 77-inch B5 Series OLED AI 4K TV $1,299.99 at Best Buy
$2,999.99 Save $1,700.00 $200 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Flip 7 $109.95 at Amazon
$149.95 Save $40.00 Same price, but now comes with interchangeable accessories. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose SoundLink Max $279 at Amazon
$399 Save $120 $20 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $599 at Best Buy
$799 Save $200 $50 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) $349 at Best Buy
$499 Save $150 $50 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm, GPS) $329 at Best Buy
$399 Save $70 $10 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $135 at Woot
$249 Save $114 $4 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Magnifica $339.95 at Amazon
$599.95 Save $260.00 $60 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Rivelia $1,019.99 at Amazon
$1,499.95 Save $479.96 $179.96 cheaper than Black Friday. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $499 at Walmart
$599 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: SharkNinja Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer $143.99 at SharkNinja
$179.99 Save $36 Use code CYBER. Comes with a free spatula and Crispi container ($48 value). Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Instant Pot Instant Pot Pizza and Toaster Oven $85 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $84.99   Get Deal
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Last call: You can still secure 1 year of HBO Max for $2.99/month before Cyber Monday ends

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 03:12

SAVE $96: The HBO Max Cyber Monday deal is still around for a few final hours, and we'd highly recommend taking advantage. New and returning subscribers can get a year of HBO Max with ads for just $2.99 per month ($35.88 total for the entire year), down from the usual price of $10.99 per month.

Opens in a new window Credit: HBO HBO Max Basic with ads $2.99/month for 12 months (save $8/month) Get Deal

There was no shortage of impressive streaming service promos this Black Friday season, with most of the good deals sticking around through Cyber Monday. But as the best streaming deals start to taper off as Monday comes to a close, we'd be remiss to not recommend the very best Cyber Monday streaming deal while it's still kicking.

Through Dec. 1, new and returning subscribers can sign up for 12 months of HBO Max for just $2.99 per month, securing an entire year of HBO Max with ads for $35.88. It's certainly a breath of fresh air amid relentless announcements about streaming services raising their prices this year. If you don't grab this deal by the end of the day, an HBO Max subscription with ads will run you $10.99/month (a price hike that just happened in October), charging you $96 more for the year.

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Not only is this one of the steepest discounts of all streaming services deals this year — it's also better than what HBO offered in both 2023 and 2024. HBO has historically only offered this $2.99 deal for the first six months, so they've fully doubled the savings window here. Even though this deal only applies to the tier with ads, we're willing to put those on mute for access to hit shows like The White Lotus, The Pitt, The Chair Company, and Task, plus A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms when it debuts on Jan. 18.

More last-chance Cyber Monday deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $9.99
$39.99 Save $30 Save an extra $10 ($30 total) with code SELECT4K Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple TV+ $35.94
$77.94 Save $42 $5.99/month for six months through Prime Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Disney Hulu and Disney+ bundle $59.88
$155.88 Save $96 $4.99/month for 12 months Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Spotify Spotify Premium $0
$47.96 Save $47.96 New users get four months for free Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM5K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $449.99 at Best Buy
$899.99 Save $450   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Walmart Get free Peacock or Paramount+ with Walmart+ $49
$98 Save $49 Save 50% on an annual membership Get Deal

Still scrambling for more savings? See all of the best deals still live at Amazon's Cyber Monday sale and save up to 70% on popular gifts, gadgets, and more goodies.

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We love the Bose SoundLink Plus speaker, and now its $90 off for Cyber Monday

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 03:10

Save $90: The Bose SoundLink Plus portable Bluetooth speaker is on sale at Amazon for $179, which is $90 less than its regular price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose SoundLink Plus Bluetooth speaker $179 at Amazon
$269 Save $90   Get Deal

Cyber Monday is here, and there are just a few hours left to score deals. You’re bound to go to a few holiday parties over the next few weeks, so why not bring some music to them? The Bose SoundLink Plus has a big sound for its small size, making it loud with bumping bass. Its compact structure also makes it the perfect speaker to travel with, whether you’re going to the beach or heading to a friend’s house. The new yellow colorway is also stunning in person.

The speaker is rated IP67, meaning that it’s waterproof, so you won’t have to worry about it getting damaged by liquids. With a 20-hour battery life, it’ll keep the party going. You can also connect multiple SoundLink speakers to amplify the sound or balance between them, giving you more options on how to play your music.

Don’t hesitate to jump on this deal! You can grab it for $179.99, which is 33% less than its typical price of $269.99. Be sure to also check out our other Cyber Monday speaker deals, too.

Still looking for more deals? See the biggest discounts at Amazon’s epic Cyber Monday sale and save up to 70% on popular gifts, gadgets, and more goodies.

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Expert-picked Cyber Monday deals: This is your last chance to save on AirPods, Kindles, Legos, and PS5 consoles

Tue, 12/02/2025 - 03:07

Cyber Monday is here, and there are stacks of Cyber Monday deals now live across major retailers.

As professional deal hunters, we're here to help you find the lowest prices that are still around on Monday night from all of the Cyber Monday sales, from $1,000-plus discounts on mega Samsung OLED TVs to 55% markdowns on Amazon devices. Not only do we know exactly where to find the biggest discounts, but we've also been tracking sale prices across the internet all month long to provide helpful intel about which deals actually rock. So, let us guide you to the lowest-ever prices on AirPods, Apple Watches, Kindles, Legos, Ninja appliances, and QLED TVs.

We're also actively seeking out deals better than the ones we saw on Black Friday — and yes, we've found several.

Best Cyber Monday deals at a glance: Best Apple Deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $738.04 (Save $260.96 at Amazon) Get Deal Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $179 (save $170 at Amazon) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl $279.99 (save $70) Get Deal Best Kindle deal Amazon Kindle $79.99 (save $30 at Amazon) Get Deal Best TV Deal Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV $547.99 (save $300 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Streaming Deal 1 year of HBO Max $2.99/month (save $8/month - save $96 total) Get Deal Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) $329 (save $70) Get Deal Best Content Creator Deal DJI Mic Mini system $79.99 (save $90 at Best Buy) Get Deal Best Vacuum Deal Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $148 (save $151.99 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Lego deal Lego Icons Pac-Man Arcade 10323 $188.99 (save $81) Get Deal

Keep checking in through the rest of Dec. 1 as we update this guide hourly with the best Cyber Monday deals still live from Amazon, Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and beyond. No items are immune to selling out or reverting to a less-exciting discount (Star Wars Lego sets, the Echo Pop, and a few Ninja appliances could tell you that), so don't hesitate to make a purchase if you stumble across a steal — we're really in the final hour here. Happy hunting!

Best Cyber Monday Apple deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $1,149 at Amazon
$1,399 Save $250   See It at Amazon Why we like it

Read our full review of the M4 MacBook Air.

The 13-inch MacBook Air is down to a brand new record-low price of $738.04 for Cyber Monday this year, beating out its Black Friday pricing by just over $10. This is our favorite laptop for students thanks to its speedy M4 silicon and slim, portable design. We weren't counting on this laptop dropping lower than its former $749 price, so if you've been waiting to grab the best possible deal on a MacBook Air, this is most likely going to be it. This model is currently listed as out of stock at Amazon, but you're still able to snag this epic deal. Hopefully, Amazon will be able to ship these out soon.

More Cyber Monday Apple dealsBest Cyber Monday headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $159.99 at Amazon
$349 Save $189.01 Down an extra $20 🔥 Get Deal Why we like it

Amazon's Cyber Monday sale has seen a notable price drop on Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones, the flagship cans from one of the best names in audio tech. The black pair is currently sitting at $159.99 while the other colors run a bit higher at $179 or $199, but it's only a matter of time before this pair's price matches the rest.

Hurry to make sure you secure this stellar deal on the Mashable-tested and approved Bose headphones, which offer some of the best sound and ANC in the mid-range category.

More Cyber Monday headphones and earbuds dealsBest Cyber Monday tablet and Kindle deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle $79.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $30 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Why we like it

What's not to like about a $79.99 Kindle? Currently 27% off at Amazon, this Mashable-tested e-reader is at its all-time low price. We're big fans of Kindles, and the base Kindle is a good choice for holiday gift giving. It has ample storage and a slim, lightweight design.

More Cyber Monday deals on tablets and KindlesBest Cyber Monday TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV $547.99 at Amazon
$847.99 Save $300 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Why we like it

Now that the 65-inch TCL QM6K TV has sold out at both Amazon and Best Buy, our next-favorite affordable mini LED TV deal is unanimous.

"If you're not sure what size TV to get, we consider 65 inches to be the sweet spot for most folks. While the Hisense U6 Mini LED QLED TV falls into the budget-friendly category, its specs don't scream 'budget' at all. It features a Mini LED backlight system, which means it uses smaller LEDs to deliver a brighter and more detailed picture. Plus, it packs a 144Hz native refresh rate, WiFi 6 connectivity, support for HDR in Dolby Vision, the Fire TV OS, and on-board Alexa. Our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) called it 'easily the brightest and most colorful budget-friendly TV we've tested.'" — Christina Buff, Mashable Contributor

Top Cyber Monday deals on The FrameMore Cyber Monday TV dealsMore Cyber Monday deals on art TVsCyber Monday deals on streaming sticksBest Cyber Monday kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi (88 ounce) $269.99 at Amazon
$369.99 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

The Ninja Slushi is a blast in any season — frozen margs in any flavor you want when it's hot, apple cider slush or gingerbread frappé when it's chilly. (Mashable Senior Shopping Reporter Leah Stodart loves her Slushi, and so do all of her friends.) A year after the first Slushi came out, Ninja released two larger capacity versions in a few fun colors. The 88-ounce model on sale for $229.99 at Amazon can make a slightly bigger batch than the original 72-ounce model, which is on sale for $249.99 at Walmart. $20 more for extra beverages and a chic green build? Sold. (If you want the purple one, it's $269.99 at Target.)

SharkNinja also showed up to the Cyber Monday party by offering really excellent free extras. Buying the Ninja Slushi directly from Ninja for $269.99 will give you a free travel tote worth $50.

More Cyber Monday kitchen dealsBest Cyber Monday smartwatch 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 Why we like it

In our Apple Watch Series 11 review, we noted that it's largely the same as the previous-gen Series 10, but with one notable improvement: The battery life is much better. With the newest model, you're far more likely to get a full day's charge, as we did in our testing. And with watchOS 26 and Liquid Glass, the Apple Watch looks better than ever.

More smartwatch and fitness tracker dealsBest Cyber Monday home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Brooklinen Brooklinen's Cyber Monday Sale Score 25% off on Brooklinen bedding and bath linens. Shop Now Why we like it

The best Cyber Monday deal for the home is at Brooklinen. Right now, the brand is offering 25% off across its products. You can find Brooklinen's Super-Plush Turkish cotton bath towel bundle for just $107, saving you 30% off. All prices are as marked, so no discount code is needed. And if you're wondering if the famous Super-Plush towels and robes are as soft and fluffy as they appear, we can verify first-hand that they are.

More Cyber Monday home dealsBest Cyber Monday Windows laptop deal Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $869.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $530   Get Deal Why we like it

"Microsoft's current flagship laptop is a well-rounded machine with a virtually unrivaled 23-hour battery life, speedy everyday performance, amazing build quality, and an elegant, lightweight design. The 13.8-inch model with a Snapdragon X Elite CPU is my favorite Windows laptop for most people, and the silver model with my ideal daily driver setup (16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage) is down to an all-time low of $869.99 for Cyber Monday 2025." — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

More Windows laptop dealsBest Cyber Monday streaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: HBO Max 1 year of HBO Max for $2.99/month $35.88
$131.88 Save $96 Works for new and returning subscribers Get Deal Why we like it

"Through Dec. 1, new and returning subscribers can get 12 months of HBO Max Basic with ads for only $2.99 per month. That's just $35.88 total for the year. Since the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service just raised the cost of its Basic with ads plan in October from $9.99 to $10.99 per month, this Black Friday deal ends up saving you $96 or 73% total across 12 months.

"The past two years, HBO Max offered just six months of streaming for $2.99 per month. So not only did it double the length of the discount in 2025, but with the price hike, you'll actually be saving even more." — Christina Buff, Mashable contributor

More Cyber Monday streaming dealsBest Cyber Monday beauty and grooming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Oral-B Oral-B Genius X Limited Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush $69.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $130 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal More Cyber Monday beauty dealsMore Cyber Monday grooming dealsBest Cyber Monday power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 Portable Power Station $349 at Amazon
$449 Save $100 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Why we like it

Some of the best Cyber Monday deals are in the power station category, where you'll find discounts of 56% or more. And for so many reasons, this Anker Solix power station is our top pick for holiday shoppers. In our review, Mashable contributor Lauren Allain wrote that the "Anker Solix C1000 portable power station nails performance, design, and versatility," awarding it a Mashable Choice Award. And now that it's at a record-low price at Amazon, it's never been easier to recommend.

More Cyber Monday deals on portable power stationsBest Cyber Monday outdoor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Coleman Coleman Skydome Camping Tent (4 person) $91.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $58.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Whether you're shopping for outdoor deals to replenish your own gear or get a gift for the outdoorsman in your life, the best deal we've spotted is on the Coleman Skydome tent. This four-person tent is weatherproof, designed to block out wind and rain, and keep you dry. It's down to $91.99 for Cyber Monday, saving you $58 for 39% off its list price of $149.99.

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It's no surprise that some of the best Cyber Monday deals of 2025 come from Amazon. The Everything store is hosting record sales on Amazon devices like Kindles and Fire TVs, but also some of our favorite products from brands like DJI, Ninja, Yeti, and Samsung. Amazon is also a great place to stock up on Christmas gifts, stocking stuffers, and deals under $25.

One of our favorite Amazon deals of the moment is this record discount on the viral Bird Buddy smart bird feeder.

Opens in a new window Credit: Bird Buddy Bird Buddy Pro Smart Solar Bird Feeder $189 at Amazon
$299 Save $110   Get Deal Best Cyber Monday Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Pac-Man Arcade 10323 $188.99 at Amazon
$269.99 Save $81 Full price and backordered at Lego's website Get Deal Why we like it

Now that Stranger Things is finally back, it only feels appropriate that the Lego version of the Pac-Man arcade game is still at its record-low Black Friday price of less than $200. It's a best-seller on the Lego website, but is still at its full $269.99 at the Lego website and backordered for 60 days over there — so all nostalgic video game lovers should grab this Lego deal at Amazon before it inevitably disappears.

Honorable mention Lego Deal

As a hidden gem this Cyber Monday, Amazon is offering up to 60% off Legoland tickets with purchase of one of three Lego sets. All three eligible Lego sets are at least 30% off so this is a deal on top of a deal that could save you a ton of money on a future Legoland visit.

More Cyber Monday Lego dealsBest Cyber Monday gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Console $648.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $151 Lowest price ever 🔥 Get Deal Why we like it

We've seen a lot of interest in PS5 Cyber Monday deals this year, and over at Amazon, you can find the mighty PlayStation 5 Pro among the deals. With a souped-up CPU and a massive onboard storage of 2TB, snagging this deal is nothing short of a power play. At $648.99, this is its best-ever price at Amazon.

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Best Buy has supplemented its Cyber Monday deals with a one-day-only flash sale on Apple devices. These Best Buy doorbuster deals include $200 off the MacBook Air 13-inch and $150 off the AirPods Max headphones. Not only that, but you'll earn $5 in bonus rewards for every $50 you spend on them if you're a paid My Best Buy member (up to $25 total). You can also check out the full Best Buy Cyber Weekend ad scan for more inspo.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple - 11-inch iPad Air (M3) $449 at Best Buy
$599 Save $150   Get Deal One-day only Apple doorbusters at Best Buy:Other Cyber Monday deals at Best Buy:Best Cyber Monday creator-approved deals Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 4K Camera Drone Combo $309 at Amazon
$389 Save $80   Get Deal Why we like it

As you may have heard, DJI is facing a potential ban on its drones in the United States by the end of the year. A DJI company spokesperson told Mashable they expect customers will be able to keep flying their drones, but no one else will be able to buy them, possibly as soon as Dec. 23. That could make this your last chance to buy a DJI drone. This bundle has everything beginners need to get started, and this mini 4K camera drone can take your content to a new level — literally.

Please note this product is sold via a third-party seller on Amazon. We don't normally recommend deals like this, but this is the only way for U.S. shoppers to buy DJI drones right now.

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