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The Shark FacialPro Glow actually unclogs my skin. If I were you, Id snag it on sale for Black Friday.

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 19:55

SAVE $50: The Shark FacialPro Glow skincare device is on sale for the first time ever this Black Friday. Save $50.99 at Amazon and get it for $349.

Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FacialPro Glow At-Home Hydro-Powered Facial System $349 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $50.99   Get Deal

It's super easy to find a good deal on Shark hair tools this Black Friday. Finding a good deal on a Shark skincare device, however... that's a taller order. While the Shark CryoGlow red light mask bundle that we saw on Prime Day isn't around, I did find one super rare Shark beauty deal in the sea of the best Black Friday deals: The Shark FacialPro Glow on sale for the first time ever, down to $349.

If you struggle with clogged pores, this unique hydro-powered at-home facial device should definitely be in your skincare arsenal — take it from someone who has the FacialPro Glow at home and watched it work on their sebaceous filaments in real time.

SEE ALSO: Black Friday: SharkNinja is giving away high-value free gifts just for buying these Shark or Ninja gadgets on sale

Admittedly, the $50 (13%) discount isn't exactly huge in the grand scheme of Black Friday discounts. But the FacialPro Glow hasn't even been out for two months yet, so I'm kind of surprised that it went on sale at all. That's also $0.99 cheaper than the price at SharkNinja website. And if weekly use of the FacialPro Glow could curb your frequency of in-office facials or extractions, it could pay for itself quickly.

The Shark FacialPro Glow really does mimic the Hydrafacial technique: The water tank and little suction nozzles work together to conduct legitimate deep cleansing through hydro-powered extractions of oil or dirt built up in your pores. The proof of the gunk that was hiding out in your skin is revealed in the second tank, which fills up with floaties made up of dead skin cells, excess sebum, makeup, whatever. The FacialPro Glow worked wonders on my chin and nose specifically, where I've had stubborn little black dots (presumably sebaceous filaments) for years.

The FacialPro Glow nozzle creates suction, then detaches with a little kiss sound. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable Imagine how good a metal gua sha straight out of the freezer would feel. That's the DePuffi. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

The included Shark DePuffi attachment is such a luxurious daily little treat, too. In the mornings and anytime after I exfoliate, I swap out the extraction attachment and click the Depuffi attachment onto the battery pack. It's like a stainless steel gua sha that can heat up or get really cold in seconds. Not only is the cool setting refreshing when I'm in zombie mode, but now, I don't feel ready for the day unless I snatch my jawline and cheekbones.

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Everything to know about Walmart Black Friday 2025: Best deals, end time, and upcoming early access

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 19:48

Black Friday is here, and as a consumer, it's totally overwhelming. You're getting inundated with so many deals from every single retailer, and it's hard to stay focused and find the best deals. Right now, we're focusing on one retailer's Black Friday sale: Walmart.

Walmart's best Black Friday deals at a glance: Apple AirPods 4 $69 (save $60) Get Deal Hisense 55-inch H5 Series 4K Roku TV $168 (save $110) Get Deal Magic Bullet Essential Blender $15 (save $24.99) Get Deal PlayStation 5 Digital Fortnite Flowering Chaos bundle (825GB) $399 (save $100.99) Get Deal Fitbit Inspire 3 $69.99 (save $30) Get Deal Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 40mm) $129 (save $120) Get Deal "Elden Ring" (PS5/PS4 and Xbox) $15 (save $44.99) Get Deal

While Amazon dominates the online space, Walmart is where you go to shop low prices in person. If you prefer to avoid shipping costs and want to go hands-on with products before buying, most Walmart stores will be open until 11 p.m. local time on Black Friday. That said, all of its Black Friday deals are also available online and on the Walmart mobile app, so feel free to shop from your couch instead.

SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Live updates on the latest deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and more

Here's everything you need to know about the Walmart Black Friday 2025 sale, including when the sale ends, whether the retailer price matches, and the best deals to shop.

When does Walmart's Black Friday sale end?

Walmart's Black Friday sale runs through Sunday, Nov. 30 at midnight ET. As mentioned, its holiday deals are available in stores, online, and on its mobile app.

On Dec. 1, Walmart will host a 24-hour Cyber Monday sale that takes place exclusively online.

Best Black Friday deals at Walmart

Here are the best Black Friday deals we've spotted at Walmart so far.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $69 at Walmart
$129.99 Save $60.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Fortnite Flowering Chaos bundle (825GB) $399 at Walmart
$499.99 Save $100.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Insect Collection 21342 $40 at Walmart
$79.99 Save $39.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: JLab JLab JBuds Lux Headphones $27 at Walmart
$79.99 Save $52.99   Get 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 Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD $549 at Walmart
$649 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 40mm) $129 at Walmart
$249 Save $120   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bandai Namco Entertainment "Elden Ring" (PS5/PS4 and Xbox) $15 at Walmart
$59.99 Save $44.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch H5 Series 4K Roku TV $168 at Walmart
$278 Save $110   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 85-inch S4 4K Roku TV $498 at Walmart
$698 Save $200   Get 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 Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson V12 Detect Slim $399.99 at Walmart
$729.99 Save $330   Get Deal Best Walmart Black Friday ad highlightsTV dealsApple dealsFitness tracker dealsGaming dealsLaptop dealsRobot vacuum dealsHeadphone dealsDeals on good gift ideasDoes Walmart price match Black Friday deals?

No — Walmart won't price-match other retailers' Black Friday deals, and it doesn't offer retroactive price adjustments. However, if something you bought there recently gets cheaper later on during its Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales, you can always just return it and rebuy it. Under Walmart's extended holiday return policy, most items purchased in stores or online from Oct. 31 to Dec. 31 are returnable until Jan. 31, 2026.

Walmart Cyber Monday early access

Paid Walmart+ members got to shop the retailer's Black Friday sale five hours before everyone else, and they'll get the same opportunity ahead of its Cyber Monday sale. The deals will open to Walmart+ members in early access at 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 30.

If you haven't joined the Walmart+ program yet, Walmart has a promotion going on for new members. One-year subscriptions are just $49 (or 50% off) through Tuesday, Dec. 2. A Walmart+ membership comes with tons of other perks besides early access to its biggest sales, including free delivery, free access to either Paramount+ or Peacock, and gas discounts.

Opens in a new window Credit: Walmart Walmart+ (1-year membership) $49 at Walmart
$98 Save $49   Get Deal
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Proton Mail keeps helpful features you lose when disabling AI elsewhere

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 19:23

It’s all over YouTube, TikTok, and other social media services—everyone wants to know how to turn off AI features in Google’s Gmail service. People are simply uncomfortable with the idea that an AI model is reading through their mail, training itself on their personal data.

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Everything to know about Target Black Friday 2025: Hours, best deals, ad highlights

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 19:18

Everyone has a retailer they're loyal to, and often it depends on what's closest to home. If Target happens to be your retailer of choice, then we've got some great news about their Black Friday sale. This year, Target's Black Friday sale kicked off early, bringing major discounts on Apple AirPods and TCL's dupe of The Frame.

Don't hold off too long on shopping — Target's Black Friday sale wraps up on Saturday, Nov. 29. While you can still shop the retailer's Cyber Monday sale online the days following, the in-store Black Friday shopping experience will wind down on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know about Target's Black Friday sale including its opening and closing hours, early access info, and the best deals to shop now.

When exactly is Target's Black Friday Sale?

This year, Black Friday takes place on Friday, Nov. 28, but Target's sale started long before that. Target's Black Friday sale officially runs from Sunday, Nov. 23 to Saturday, Nov. 29. However, Target will drop even more deals Nov. 27-29. After Black Friday wraps up, Cyber Monday starts on Sunday, Nov. 30 and runs through Monday, Dec. 1.

Target Circle 360 Black Friday early access

Like Walmart, Target is offering early access for its Target Circle 360 members. This gives members early access to select deals this shopping season. Here's a glimpse of what deals Target Circle 360 members get to shop before everyone else:

  • Up to 50% off toys including brands like Jurassic World, Squishmallows and FAO Schwarz

  • Up to 50% off sleepwear for all

  • 40% off select Lego sets

  • 40% off Wondershop holiday décor

  • 40% off shoes and slippers for all

  • 40% off beauty sets

  • 40% off sweaters for all

  • 40% off outerwear and cold weather accessories

  • Up to 40% off men's & women's clothing from brands including Cupshe, Land's End, Coofandy and more

What is Target Circle 360? Opens in a new window Credit: Target Target Circle 360 $99.99 at Target
Join Target Circle 360 for $99.99 a year or $10.99 per month. Shop Now

Target Circle 360 is the retailer's paid membership program, unlike it's free Circle membership. Target Circle 360 charges $99 annually or $10.99 a month. Discounts on Circle 360 are available to Circle credit card holders, college students, and government assistance recipients, providing 50% off annual memberships.

Target Circle 360 membership gets you same-day delivery, free shipping, monthly freebies, early access to sales, and an extra 30 days on the return window.

What times does Target open on Black Friday?

Target brought back the in-person shopping experience this Black Friday. All Target stores closed on Thanksgiving (Nov. 27) and reopened today. On Friday, Nov. 28, Target stores opened at 6 a.m. local time and will close at their regular time (typically 10 p.m.). It's best to check your local store's hours ahead of time.

Target made waking at the crack of dawn to shop worthwhile this year, as the first 100 guests in line on Black Friday received a limited-edition iridescent tote filled with giveaways. Among those 100 totes, 10 lucky shoppers got an extra surprise inside, ranging in value from $99 to $350. Surprise gifts include Target Circle 360 membership, $100 Target GiftCard, Laifen Hair Dryer, Ninja Slushie machine or Beats Solo 4 headphones.

Additionally, for stores with Starbucks Cafés inside, customers can enjoy a sample of the new Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate.

Best Black Friday deals at Target

Target's Black Friday sale officially kicked off on Sunday, Nov. 23, meaning you could start shopping deals before the big day arrived. Now that Black Friday proper is finally here, we've rounded up the best deals you can shop at Target.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $69.99 at Target
$129.99 Save $60.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch NXTVISION Smart Frame QLED 4K Smart TV $799.99 at Target
$1,399.99 Save $600   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 noise-canceling headphones $399.99 at Target
$459.99 Save $60   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fandango Fandango and Fandango at Home gift cards $80 at Target
$100 Save $20 Save 20% on $25 through $100 gift cards Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Target exclusive Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector's Set $41.99 at Target
$59.99 Save $18   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: PowerXL PowerXL Vortex Pro air fryer $49.99 at Target
$119.99 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Meta Meta Quest 3S (128GB) $249.99
$299.99 Save $50 plus get a free $50 Target gift card Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Charge 6 $129.99 at Target
$199.99 Save $70   Get Deal Best Target Black Friday ad highlights

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3 Prime Video documentaries you’ll actually want to watch this weekend (November 28 - 30)

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 19:15

Hopefully, you're extending your Thanksgiving festivities into a nice, long weekend. But whether you are or not, why not sink into a real and enlightening documentary anyway? It takes some digging, but Prime Video is quietly stacked with docs that are just as riveting as any scripted series—from gorgeous nature shows to deep dives into the nooks and crannies of pop culture, sports, and beyond.

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The top Black Friday deals on giant-size TVs — dont talk to us if youre not 75 inches

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 19:11

Black Friday has finally arrived, and we're hard at work rounding up the best Black Friday deals and providing live updates on the top sales. Some of this year's biggest deals are on huge, giant-size TVs, and we've gathered the best of the bunch.

A quick look at the best giant-sized Black Friday TV deals Best deal on a big OLED TV Samsung 77-inch S95F OLED 4K TV $3,499.99 (save $1,000 at Best Buy plus get a free $100 gift card) Get Deal Budget Pick Insignia 75-inch QF Series 4K QLED Smart Fire TV $399.99 (save $250 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Under $1,000 Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K UHD Google Smart TV $997 (save $401.99 at Amazon) Get Deal Best deal on a big mini LED TV TCL 75-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $1,397.99 (save $602 at Amazon) Get Deal Best deal on a big art TV Samsung 77-inch The Frame Pro Neo QLED 4K TV $3,499.99 (save $1,000 at Best Buy plus get a free $100 gift card) Get Deal Best deal on a 100-inch TV Hisense 100-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV $1,699.99 (save $1,800 at Best Buy) Get Deal

If you don't have a super big TV because your living room is too small, we can't help you. But if you don't have a super big TV just because they're typically out of budget, then Black Friday TV deals are here to shave up to $1,000 (or more!) off of that price point. You could easily end up snagging a 75, 85, or even 98-inch TV for the usual price of a 65-inch model any other time of year.

SEE ALSO: NFL Sunday Ticket Black Friday deal: Watch every out-of-market game for the rest of the season for under $50

Even better news: All of our expert top TV recommendations for 2025 are on sale for Black Friday in their giant sizes, most hitting new record-low prices that we hadn't seen before.

Here's a rundown of the best Black Friday deals on giant TVs 75 inches and up:

A budget-friendly 75-inch TV

Yes, even in a year full of tariffs and inflation, budget-friendly 75-inch TVs do exist. Case in point: The Insignia QF Series 4K QLED Fire TV. Strangely, this Amazon Fire TV is listed for sale at Amazon by an unexpected third-party seller: Best Buy. It's a weird bit of corporate synergy. Unsurprisingly, it's also available at Best Buy, but for Prime members who would prefer to shop on Amazon, this TV is available for only $399.99, a 38% discount from the full retail price.

While this budget model won't win any awards for its display, it makes up for that with sheer size. Powered by the Amazon Fire TV OS, you can enjoy your favorite shows, movies, and sports on a massive 75-inch QLED display.

Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 75-inch QF Series 4K QLED Fire TV $399.99 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $250   Get Deal Two more deals on affordable giant TVs Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch QD7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV $597.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $202   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 85-Inch Crystal UHD U8000F 4K Smart TV $799.99 at Amazon
$897.99 Save $98   Get Deal One of our favorite OLED TVs, now $1,000 off

While we have named the LG C5 as the best OLED TV you can buy right now, the LG C5's Black Friday deal isn't exactly groundbreaking. Most sizes of the C5 have actually been at their Black Friday prices since October. A Black Friday OLED deal we're more excited about is the 75-inch Samsung S95F OLED for $3,499.99. At a full $1,000 off, that actually is a new record low price — and buying it at Best Buy will earn you a free $100 Best Buy gift card on top of that.

To be clear, the Samsung S95F is still one of the best OLED TVs you can buy in 2025. That's especially true if a lot of your watching or gaming is done in the daylight or a lit room, thanks to the S95F's immaculate glare reflection. The OLED weak spot is typically bright rooms, so this TV is truly a steal.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 77-inch S95F OLED 4K TV $3,499.99
$4,499.99 Save $1,000   Get Deal Two more top deals on massive OLED TVs Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony 77-inch Bravia XR8B OLED 4K TV $1,798 at Amazon
$2,099.99 Save $301.99 An XL Sony OLED under $1,000? Groundbreaking. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 77-inch G5 OLED 4K TV $2,499.99 at Best Buy
$3,499.99 Save $1,000 Actually at a record low price, plus a free $100 gift card Get Deal The best Mini LED TV for most people, now under $1,500

The internet is pretty unanimous that TCL's QM8K offers the best value for a mini LED TV. It's incredibly bright — even brighter than the 2024 TCL QM8, which was widely considered the brightest TV of 2024. That's great news for watching in a room with a lot of natural sunlight, and the impeccable picture quality makes even the tiniest details legible (NFL fans, here's your heavy hitter for Sunday afternoon games).

In a dark room, the QM8K still achieves some of the deepest blacks and shadow details that you'll find in a non-OLED TV. TCL even implemented a new anti-halo effect to mitigate blooming around bright objects in an otherwise shadowy scene.

Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 75-inch QM8K Mini LED QLED 4K TV $1,397.99 at Amazon
$1,999.99 Save $602 Wanna go bigger? The 98-inch model is $1,000 off. Get Deal Two more record-low deals on massive premium mini LED QLED TVs Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 85-inch QN90F Neo QLED 4K TV $2,297.99 at Amazon
$3,797.99 Save $1,500   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony 85-inch Bravia 5 Mini LED 4K TV $1,698 at Amazon
$2,399.99 Save $701.99 75-inch version is also at a record low Get Deal The fanciest version of The Frame, now under $1,000

Samsung's The Frame Pro is the only mini LED version of the Frame (Neo QLED is Samsung's term of endearment for mini LED). This means that there are a ton of tiny lightbulbs packed into the backlight of the screen, offering more precision in terms of lightening and dimming of specific parts of the screen than what the regular Frame TV can.

Amazon's Black Friday deal on The Frame Pro is so good that the 75-inch Frame Pro is currently cheaper than the 75-inch regular Frame TV, and the 2024 version at that.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 75-inch The Frame Pro Neo QLED 4K TV $1,997.99 at Amazon
$2,997.99 Save $1,000.00   Get Deal Two more record-low deals on massive art TVs Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch Canvas QLED 4K TV $1,297.99 at Amazon
$1,889 Save $591.01 The 85-inch model is also at record-low pricing Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 85-inch NXTVISION QLED 4K TV $1,799.99 at Best Buy
$2,799.99 Save $1,000.00 The 75-inch version is also at record-low pricing Get Deal Even more giant TVs on sale for Black FridayAmazonBest BuyWalmart
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This is the best way to use Home Assistant from your phone

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 19:01

You can control Home Assistant directly from your phone by opening the app, navigating to the dashboard you want to use, finding the button you need, and then tapping it. It's not exactly the easiest process. Thankfully, your phone already has a much better way to interact with Home Assistant: widgets.

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The best Black Friday deals of 2025

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 18:33

It's Black Friday! So stop procrastinating and get to shopping before the deals start selling out.

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The Apple Stores Black Friday sale is pretty lame, but these 5 deals are actually worth it

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 18:32
Shop the Apple Store's only good Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals: Apple AirPods Pro 3 $249 + free $50 Apple gift card Get Deal Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen, WiFi) $129 + free $25 Apple gift card Get Deal Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) $299 + free $50 Apple gift card Get Deal Beats Studio Buds + $169.95 + free $50 Apple gift card Get Deal Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (13-inch) $319 + free $25 Apple gift card Get Deal

Cyber Weekend is one of the rare times of year when the Apple Store hosts a sale — sort of. Instead of offering cash discounts on its devices, the tech retailer simply doles out free gift cards with eligible purchases.

Apple's 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday Shopping Event runs from Friday, Nov. 28 through Monday, Dec. 1, and it's a little bit more tempting than usual. Shoppers can earn up to $250 worth of free gift cards when they buy one of its gadgets direct, up from $200 in 2024 and 2023. Free money is always nice, of course, but third-party retailers' Black Friday price cuts on AirPods, MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches are far more competitive. Plus, many newer devices are excluded from the Apple Store's promotion.

Right now, there are only five Apple devices and accessories that I would recommend buying on sale from Apple itself (scroll down to find those).

The Apple Store's 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals

Apple's free gift card offers for Black Friday and Cyber Monday range from $25 to $250, depending on the product. They can only be redeemed on future purchases from the Apple Store in person or online:

Other retailers' Apple deals are way better, for the most part

Most of the Apple Store's offers pale in comparison to other retailers' cash discounts on its devices (with five notable exceptions — more on them shortly). For instance, Amazon and Walmart have the AirPods 4 marked down to $69 during their Black Friday sales, which is a $60 savings on their list price. If you buy them directly from Apple instead, you're only getting $25 back.

Here's another example: Amazon and Best Buy are both selling the M4 MacBook Airs for $250 off — the 13-inch model is $749 (normally $999), while the 15-incher is $949 (normally $1,199). It's silly to buy either size directly from the Apple Store if you're only saving $175 or $200 apiece, respectively.

SEE ALSO: The 30+ best Black Friday Apple deals: Record-low prices on MacBooks and $69 AirPods

Even the high-end MacBook Pros that come with Apple's highest free gift card offer have steeper discounts elsewhere. The M4 Pro and M4 Max models are anywhere from $250 to $500 off across Amazon and Best Buy.

It's also crucial to know that Apple Store's Cyber Week savings event doesn't include some of the newest products, including the M5 MacBook Pro, M5 iPad Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Beats PowerBeats Fit earbuds. The AirTag, HomePod mini, Mac Studio, and Studio Display are also omitted. Third-party retailers are the only places to get any sort of deals on most of them. (The PowerBeats Fit are the sole product I couldn't find on sale anywhere.) We've rounded up the best Apple deals at major retailers here.

5 Black Friday Apple Store deals worth buying

I've cross-checked all of the products featured in Apple's Black Friday sale and found five instances where its gift card offer was better than a retailer's cash discount. The rest are all matched or beaten.

The AirPods Pro 3 are currently $219.99 (or $30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. They come with a free $50 gift card to the Apple Store.

The $149 Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen, WiFi + Ethernet) was on sale for $99.99 at Costco, but it's now sold out there. (The deal was limited to Costco members, anyway.) It's full price everywhere else, along with the WiFi-only model. The Apple Store will give you a free $25 gift card for buying either one direct.

The HomePod (2nd Gen) is marked down to $269.99 at Best Buy, which is a $29.01 discount. Meanwhile, it nets you a free $50 gift card to the Apple Store.

The Beats Studio Buds + are $149.95 at Amazon and $149.99 at Best Buy (a $20-ish savings). At Kohl's, they earn you $45 in free Kohl's Cash. But at the Apple Store, they come with a free $50 gift card.

Finally, Amazon has the 13-inch M3 iPad Air's Magic Keyboard on sale for $299.99 in the 13-inch size, saving shoppers just $19.01. The Apple Store throws in a $25 gift card if you buy it there instead.

A bonus pro tip for expert-level deal hunters

If you know you're going to be buying something from the Apple Store this Cyber Weekend, snag some Apple gift cards from Target first. Target Circle members get a free $15 Target gift card for every $100 they spend on Apple gift cards there through Nov. 29. The Target Circle loyalty program is completely free to join, so it's an easy way to score even more free money as part of your holiday shopping.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple $100 Apple gift card Includes free $15 Target gift card Get Deal
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These are the first projects I made with my Arduino

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 18:30

I just got my first Arduino board and have already been having a ton of fun with it. Of course, I started with the simple projects so I could learn to walk before running. Here are the first three Arduino projects I did, along with the code I used to accomplish each task.

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This ASUS Wi-Fi 7 router is so good I bought two, and now it's on sale

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 18:29

The ASUS RT-BE92U BE9700 is a great Wi-Fi 7 router, and I know that because I bought two of them for my home. It's now on sale for Black Friday, with the price dropping to $190 at Amazon and $200 at Best Buy.

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100+ of the best Black Friday gaming deals: Score epic deals on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 18:27
The best Black Friday gaming deals at a glance Best Xbox deal Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller $139.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best PlayStation deal PlayStation 5 Disc Edition Console (Slim) $449.00 (save $100.99) Get Deal Best Nintendo deal 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2 $55.99 (save $14) Get Deal Best PC gaming deal Thermaltake LCGS View u2880-380 Gaming Desktop (Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD) $2899.99 (Save $300) Get Deal Best Black Friday PS5 bundle deal PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of The Mountain Bundle $299 (Save $100.99) Get Deal

Black Friday is jam-packed with gaming deals, and we're not just talking about actual games. Consoles, controllers, headsets, extra storage, gaming PCs, gaming laptops, and more are all fair game at this time of year. If you're looking to upgrade your battle station or add to your backlog, Black Friday is the best time to do it. There's a ridiculous number of live Black Friday gaming deals to consider.

SEE ALSO: 85+ Black Friday deals: We found record-low prices on AirPods, MacBooks, Samsung TVs, and Kindles

And it's important to note that this isn't the end of the line. Make sure to bookmark this page as we'll be updating this article through Cyber Monday on Dec. 1. Let's get straight into it:

Best Black Friday Xbox deal Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Gaming Controller $139.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

While we're seeing price hikes across the board at camp Xbox, their best-in-class premium controller, the Elite Series 2 Core, is currently $60 off. It's one of the cheapest ways to get a modular controller that does the job on Xbox Series consoles and PC.

More Black Friday Xbox dealsXbox controllersXbox headsetsXbox gamesBest Black Friday PlayStation deal Opens in a new window Credit: PlayStation PlayStation 5 Disc Edition Console (slim) $449 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $100.99   Get Deal Why we like it

PlayStation has quite a few exciting Black Friday deals, but if you've been hoping to get a new console ahead of the holidays, now's a great time to do it. Amazon's slashed $100.99 off the price of the PlayStation 5 slim disc edition console, bringing its price down from $549.99 to $449.

With this 1TB console, you'll be all set to play a wide variety of games over the holidays. It even comes with Astro's Playroom pre-installed, which is a delightful game to jump into right away! And with GTA 6 expected to arrive next year, what better time to grab a new console to play one of the biggest games of all time?

More Black Friday PlayStation dealsPlayStation consolesPlayStation headsetsPlayStation gamesBest Black Friday Nintendo deal Opens in a new window Credit: 8Bitdo 8Bitdo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch/Switch 2 $55.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $14.00   Get Deal Why we like it

This has replaced my Pro Controller when playing my Nintendo Switch 2. The buttons are nice and clicky, the RGB thumbsticks are a nice touch, and it feels great to hold. It carries the same minimalist aesthetic of Nintendo controllers, but feels more tactile. Plus, with the added discount and an included charging dock, you should be considering this controller for Nintendo Switch 1/2 and even PC.

More Black Friday Nintendo dealsNintendo gamesNintendo controllersBest Black Friday PC gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Thermaltake Thermaltake LCGS View u2880-380 Gaming Desktop (Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD) $2,899.99 at Amazon
$3,199.99 Save $300   Get Deal Why we like it

As a quick rule of thumb, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 is the sweet spot for gaming rigs in 2025, smashing out 4K 60FPS performance at a minimum and having DLSS 4 to crank extra frames on lower spec builds overall.

This build rocks an RTX 5080 with a solid CPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM (16GB is enough for high-spec gaming right now), and a spacious 2TB M.2 SSD. It's a beastly gaming rig and is $300 off, bringing this build to $2,899.99. I've also found some more great deals on pre-built gaming PCs, gaming laptops, mice, keyboards, and headsets. If you need something for your loadout, it's here.

More Black Friday PC gaming dealsPrebuilt Gaming PCsGaming laptopsGaming monitorsGaming keyboardsGaming miceGaming headsetsGaming wheelBest Black Friday PS5 bundle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of The Mountain Bundle $299 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $100.99   Get Deal Why we like it

If you’re looking to go the whole digital hog this Black Friday, the PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain Bundle is most certainly that: VR2 headset, Horizon Call of the Mountain game, and PS VR2 Sense controllers.

In gaming terms, it really is another world. But it’s a little more accessible to everyone for Black Friday thanks to a competitive markdown of over $100. That means the whole bundle is just $299.99 for the immersive 4K visuals, 110º field of view, and ultra-intuitive controls with haptic feedback — all of which make you feel like you really are right there in the action.

More Black Friday VR deals
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You’re not alone: A popular Android TV app has been pulled from devices

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 18:25

This morning, I turned on my TV and was surprised to find my favorite YouTube app had vanished from the home screen. SmartTube, which is a popular app with tons of personalization settings, has been removed by Google due to a security concern—but a new version is available.

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4 new Excel features to try in December 2025

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 18:16

In recent weeks, Microsoft has focused on broadening AI capabilities in Excel, modernizing the program's interface, and speeding up your spreadsheet workflow. Here are four new features to look out for this December.

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This one common SSD mistake is secretly ruining your gaming performance

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 18:01

It doesn't matter if you have a beastly GPU and a fantastic CPU. If your SSD is struggling, so will your entire PC.

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22 Black Friday deals on Amazon that beat Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Kohls

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:56

It is my firmest belief that the best Black Friday deals don't exist in a vacuum. Major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, Walmart, and Kohl's love to price-match each other during their concurrent holiday sales. So when one of them actually manages to one-up its peers with an exclusive discount, it's worth shouting about.

After spending literal days poring over retailers' Black Friday listings, I've stumbled upon nearly two dozen deals on 4K TVs, headphones, smart gadgets, video games, and other items that are at their cheapest on Amazon. In some cases, it's beating other retailers' offers by as little as one to four cents. (That counts, but it's mostly a technicality.) In other instances, items are $10 to $207 cheaper when purchased from Amazon — those are instant add-to-cartables.

SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Live updates on the latest deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and more

In doing my research, I had four rules for eligibility (I'm picky):

  1. Amazon has to be beating the other retailers' prices on the item. If they're price-matching each other, Amazon has to throw in something that makes its deal better (like a free credit), or the other retailer's deal has to be sold out.

  2. The other retailer has to stock the item in the same color or configuration as Amazon.

  3. The item has to be tagged as a Black Friday deal by Amazon or its competitor.

  4. The item can't be sold by a sketchy third-party seller at Amazon or its competitor. It's got to be coming from the retailers themselves or a verified brand's store page.

I'll keep adding to my list as I encounter more better-than-elsewhere deals on Amazon, so keep checking back throughout Cyber Weekend.

4K TVs Opens in a new window Credit: Insignia Insignia 55-inch F50 Series 4K UHD Smart Fire TV $189 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $160.99 99 cents cheaper than Best Buy. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 55-inch QM6K Series Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $397.99 at Amazon
$799.99 Save $402 $2 cheaper than Best Buy, Target, and Costco, and one cent cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 55-inch U7 Series Mini LED 4K TV $497.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $802 $2 cheaper than Best Buy. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM7K Series Mini LED QLED 4K TV $797.99 at Amazon
$1,499.99 Save $702 $2 cheaper than Best Buy and one cent cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-inch S7 Series CanvasTV 4K QLED TV $849.99 at Amazon
$1,299.99 Save $450 $50 cheaper than Best Buy. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch The Frame Pro LS03FW 4K Neo QLED Mini LED TV $1,597.99 at Amazon
$2,199.99 Save $602.00 Matches Abt but includes free $98 Amazon credit. $2 cheaper than Best Buy and Samsung. Get Deal Laptops Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, 13.8-inch (Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD), platinum $869.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $530 $130 cheaper than Best Buy and the Microsoft Store. Get Deal Headphones and earbuds Opens in a new window Credit: Sennheiser Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless Earbuds $89.95 at Amazon
$219.95 Save $130 $10.04 cheaper than Best Buy with on-page coupon. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 with ANC $99.99 at Amazon
$179 Save $79.01 Matches Target, but sold out there. $10 cheaper than Walmart and $40 cheaper than Best Buy. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sennheiser Sennheiser Accentum Wireless Headphones $99.95 at Amazon
$189.95 Save $90.00 Four cents cheaper than Best Buy. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones $248
$399.99 Save $151.99 Matches Best Buy but includes free $30 Amazon credit with code SONYX30. Get Deal Bluetooth speakers Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony ULT Field 5 $194.95 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $155.04 $5.04 cheaper than Best Buy and Sony, and $155.04 cheaper than Target. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony ULT Tower 9 $798 at Amazon
$899.99 Save $101.99 $1.99 cheaper than Best Buy and $50 cheaper than Target. Get Deal Smart devices Opens in a new window Credit: Hatch Hatch Restore 3 $134.29 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $35.70 $5.70 cheaper than Target and Hatch Sleep. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ray-Ban / Meta Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses (Gen 1), Wayfarer, Shiny Black $238.99 at Amazon
$299 Save $60.01 21 cents cheaper than Best buy, Ray-Ban, and Meta. Get Deal Unlocked phones Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (128GB), Icyblue $442.49 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $207.50 $32.50 cheaper than Best Buy and Samsung, and $207.51 cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Beauty tech Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexFusion Air & Ceramic Styling System $289 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $60.99 99 cents cheaper than Best Buy and $60.99 cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Video games Opens in a new window Credit: 2K Games "NBA 2K26" (PS5) $22.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $47 $7 cheaper than Best Buy and Target, and $7.01 cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bandai Namco Entertainment "Elden Ring Nightreign" (PS5) $24.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $15.00 $5 cheaper than Best Buy and $4.94 cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Electronic Arts "EA Sports College Football 26" (PS5) $27.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $42 $2 cheaper than Best Buy and Target, and $2.01 cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Electronic Arts "Battlefield 6" (PS5) $35 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $34.99 $24.99 cheaper than Best Buy and Target, and $24.88 cheaper than Walmart. Get Deal Lego sets Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Pac-Mac Arcade $188.99 at Amazon
$269.99 Save $81 Matches Best Buy and Target, but sold out there. $27 cheaper than Kohl's, $56 cheaper than Walmart, and $81 cheaper than the Lego Store. Get Deal
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3 musicals on Netflix to sing along with this weekend (November 28 - 30)

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:55

Drama and action movies are the go-to genres, fine. But sometimes you don't just want a movie—you want a full-on spectacle. Musicals aren't for everyone, I get it. But Netflix actually has a great selection of some of the better ones I've seen recently. They're big on emotion and can often be dark and serious, but they also excel at eye-popping set pieces and stories that are magical and surreal.

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Ditch subscriptions with Botslab's home security discounts this Black Friday

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:53

There’s no shortage of smart-home security options on the market, but products range from basic and barely functional to high-tech and astronomically priced. The far ends of the spectrum come with too many trade-offs, but shrewd consumers know that there’s a sweet spot. High-tech smart-home brand Botslab hits that middle ground with affordable, high-end smart-home products powered by AI — without subscriptions or paywalled features.

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3 Netflix shows you need to binge this weekend (November 28 - 30)

How-To Geek - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:36

As we enter the final weekend of November and the days get shorter (for those of you in the Northern Hemisphere), now is the perfect time to hunker down and watch some quality entertainment on Netflix.

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The best Black Friday earbuds deals: Shop the latest price drops on AirPods, Sony, and Bose earbuds

Mashable - Fri, 11/28/2025 - 17:34

Though we've been seeing great deals all month, Black Friday proper has only just arrived. And with it, the best deals of the season.

While we saw some early Black Friday earbuds deals last week, Thanksgiving week has brought plenty more record prices, with Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target hosting sales. Walmart and Amazon have the Apple AirPods 4 down to a new record-low of $69, Walmart has the AirPods Pro 2 down to $139, and Amazon brought back its classic $35 Echo Buds with ANC deal (and it's already sold out). More premium releases are on sale too: The new second-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are down to a record-low of $216, and the Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 are getting a rare markdown, hitting their lowest price ever at $222.99.

Best Black Friday earbuds deals at a glance: Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd gen) $216 (save $83) Get Deal Best open earbuds deal Shokz OpenDot One $139.95 at Amazon (save $60) Get Deal Best sleep earbuds Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 $107.99 at Amazon (save $72) Get Deal Best AirPods Deal Apple AirPods 4 $69 (save $60) Get Deal Best Sony Earbuds Deal Sony WF-C710N $78 (save $51.99) Get Deal Budget Pick Raycon Everyday Earbuds $55.99 (save $24) Get Deal SEE ALSO: Mashable will send the best Black Friday deals directly to your phone — how it works

In this story, you'll find the best Black Friday deals on earbuds, including noise-cancelling earbuds, sleep earbuds, and sports buds. We'll continue updating this post through Cyber Monday, so check back if you're looking for more earbuds savings.

Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd gen) $216 at Amazon
$299 Save $83   Get Deal Why we like it

The second-gen Bose QC Ultra earbuds dropped this past September and got their first discount by the end of the same month, with a nearly $42 price cut. When we saw they dropped to $249 in November, we weren't sure we'd get an even lower price on Black Friday, but as sales kicked off in earnest, the black and desert gold colorways went down to $216, a new record-low price. The desert gold option has already sold out, but the black colorway is still going strong. With their rich sound, excellent noise cancellation, and nearly unbeatable comfort, they're certainly a premium earbud, but on sale, an absolutely great value.

Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd gen).

More noise-cancelling earbuds dealsBest open earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shokz Shokz OpenDots One $139.95 at Amazon
$199.95 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

The Shokz OpenDots One are Mashable's favorite open earbuds for most people, but they can be tricky to catch on sale, making them the perfect Black Friday purchase. In his review, Mashable contributor Alex Bracetti sang their praises, noting the sound quality that rivaled the more expensive Bose Ultra Open earbuds (also on sale), the 10 hours of battery life per charge, and great touch controls (which are not to be underrated, especially if you plan on using these earbuds while exercising).

Read our full review of the Shokz OpenDots One.

More open earbuds dealsBest sleep earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds $107.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $72.00   Get Deal Why we like it

The Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds aren't your only viable option for sleep earbuds, but at this sale price of $107.99, they may be the best value. While the newer A30 buds (also on sale) offer ANC and some white noise features, we don't think they necessarily justify a $72 price difference, making the A30 buds firmly an upgrade option, and the A20 buds the best option for most people. Even with just the passive noise cancellation, they were able to block standard nighttime sounds like noisy neighbors, street noise, and AC units. They're especially great if you plan on streaming audio.

More sleep earbuds dealsEven more Black Friday earbuds deals

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