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We live in an increasingly disposable world where people upgrade their perfectly functional phones every year or are forced to replace products because they're no longer supported. It's not always the case; my surround system is still going strong after more than 15 years, which isn't something that can always be said of soundbars.

Ultralight mice have completely taken over the FPS scene. The CORSAIR SABRE v2 PRO weighs in at a featherweight 36 grams, putting it in the same weight class as some of the most agile wireless mice on the market. If you've been waiting for a flagship wireless mouse that balances top-tier specs with a more reasonable price, today's deal is exactly what you've been looking for.

SAVE $130.99: As of Nov. 10, the all-in-one Shark FlexFusion Air + Ceramic Styling & Drying System is on sale on Amazon for only $299 (normally $429.99). That's an unprecedented 30% savings.

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$429.99 Save $130.99   Get Deal at Amazon

We adore the Shark FlexStyle here at Mashable (it's our top Dyson Airwrap dupe). But if your budget has a little wiggle room, consider upgrading to Shark's more versatile FlexFusion multi-styler.

Released in 2024, the FlexFusion has the same ingenious twisting base as the FlexStyle, but it utilizes heat styling (not just air styling) and adds attachments for both wet and dry hair. It's basically a prototype of the Shark Glam with a slightly bulkier build, no idling sensor, and — as of now — a much cheaper price.

In the lead-up to its Black Friday Week sale, Amazon has an all-in-one FlexFusion bundle on sale for only $299 — a 30% discount on its usual sticker price of $429.99. That's its lowest price ever, according to data on the price-tracking site camelcamelcamel.

This bundle comes with every attachment made for the FlexFusion, including an Air Straightener, a FrizzFighter finishing tool, a Wet-or-Dry Fusion Brush, two auto-wrap curling barrels, and a styling concentrator.

Amazon has its FlexFusion offer labeled as a "limited time deal," so don't miss out.

A Vanderbilt University professor was in the middle of class on Monday, Nov. 9, when about 40 files labeled "Read Me" popped up on her screen and a spoken message started playing. That would be creepy enough on its own. But the professor's account was one glimpse of an ongoing cyberattack that prompted Vanderbilt to tell students and staff to shut down their school-issued devices and disconnect from campus WiFi.

While Vanderbilt has restored access to some of its systems, an update posted to the university's X account on Tuesday morning stated that "Vanderbilt Information Technology continues to work with government agencies and other partners to manage the situation,” promising further updates.

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Vanderbilt hasn’t said how its IT team first spotted the attack, but there are clues, namely an alleged ransom note on a Vanderbilt computer published by BleepingComputer.

"If you could not tell already, your databases are locked," a ransomware group calling itself BYOD wrote in a post claiming responsibility for the Vanderbilt cyberattack. "We have your entire estate and research data," the group added, claiming it had stolen more than 1 million Social Security numbers along with student and employee records. In a separate ransom note obtained by BleepingComputer, the group threatened to release the data unless Vanderbilt negotiated.

Whether BYOD actually has that data is still an open question. A Vanderbilt spokesperson told The Washington Post that the university hadn't verified the group's claims.

Just two weeks before the Vanderbilt attack, on Oct. 26, employees at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center heard a similar message.

Several UNM Health employees told the Associated Press that a voice played over their work computers, claiming that student, employee, and patient information had been stolen. BYOD also claimed responsibility for that attack. As UNM Health responded, it diverted ambulances to other hospitals and temporarily suspended outpatient surgeries and appointments. (UNM later said its investigation found that the attack affected some staff and student devices but didn't reach its core systems or servers.)

SEE ALSO: $6 billion Binance hack started with a fake job interview

Vanderbilt's WiFi was back by Monday evening, but getting online didn't mean students could get to everything they needed. By Monday night, Vanderbilt's IT team had cleared Brightspace, where students access course materials, and the YES student portal for use, but File storage services OneDrive and Box were still affected. Vanderbilt said classes and student services would follow their usual Tuesday schedule and told students who were having trouble finishing assignments to ask their instructors about extensions.

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The disruption went beyond coursework. One person told the Nashville Scene they'd lost access to research stored on Vanderbilt's systems and were relying on personal backups.

The next question is whether Vanderbilt can determine whose information was exposed, if anyone's.

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I love a good FOSS tool. LibreOffice has long been one of my go-to suites for work, both personal and professional. Used in conjunction with my other favorite productivity tool, Obsidian, I find that I can get a lot done. The spreadsheet (Calc) is superior to Excel for my needs. I love the word processor (Writer), and I still use my old desktop publishing tools for major work, but I've converted to LibreOffice Draw for quick projects. But it does have some occasional hiccups, like paragraph justification in LibreOffice Writer. I've certainly noticed it in the past, but learned that a recent update to LibreOffice fixed this text problem. It's noticeably different and very easy to use.

It’s no secret that the iPhone Duo launch has been plagued with issues. However, a nasty screen defect is far from the only reason why people are unhappy with Apple’s first foldable phone. The complaints go beyond the surface.

In the streaming wars, Fox has a new asset in Roku. On Nov. 6, Fox Corporation successfully completed its $22 billion acquisition of Roku, Inc., which came well ahead of the previously projected 2027 date. Roku will now fall under Fox Digital Platforms, a new division that includes Roku, Tubi, Fox One, Red Seat Ventures, and other digital products and services.

Not everyone has a new car with the latest touchscreen infotainment systems. That doesn't mean you can't upgrade to the latest tech and get Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and modern navigation. Upgrading is easy with Surcsa's 9-inch CarPlay Screen, now 40% off with a limited-time deal.

Google Fi's first key feature was the ability to automatically switch between multiple networks. In recent years, however, Fi transitioned fully to a T-Mobile-only MVNO. Now, Google is bringing the network switching technology back, specifically for 5G.

Unlike its biggest competitor, OpenAI, Anthropic doesn't appear to be backing away from its IPO.

Anthropic, the AI giant behind the Claude chatbot, is preparing for an IPO roadshow, according to an announcement from the company. An IPO roadshow is basically a series of sales presentations to potential investors in order to gauge interest and set a final share price.

Interestingly, Anthropic is looking to go public at a $1.4 trillion valuation. This is lower than investor expectations, which reportedly reached $2 trillion just two months ago.

Anthropic's decision to go forward with an IPO is in sharp contrast to the approach of its largest competitor, OpenAI, which has largely shied away from doing so anytime in the near future. Anthropic beat OpenAI to an IPO filing earlier this summer when both AI companies were still pursuing a public stock offering. Since then, OpenAI has put its IPO plans on hold, citing concerns around AI safety.

Anthropic's IPO will be a first among the big AI companies, and it comes as investors' faith in the AI boom seems to be waning.

SEE ALSO: Anthropic IPO docs reportedly reveal over $40 billion in losses last year

One major issue for investors is that the big players in the AI industry are simply unprofitable. Anthropic's prospectus, which lays out its finances for potential investors, says that the company brought in $4.6 billion in revenue last year and posted a $42 billion loss. On top of that, Anthropic's operating costs are rising year over year, and the company plans to spend $518 billion in "cloud, computing and infrastructure obligations" over the next few years.

As Reuters reports, some of Anthropic's current investors are hoping to sell 825 million shares at $78 per share to raise as much as $64.4 billion. However, according to outlets like CNBC, Anthropic is considering a price range of $70 to $78 per share.

According to those same sources, Anthropic aims to set the share price on Nov. 18 and go public on Nov. 19.

SAVE $1,100: As of Nov. 10, get the Mammotion Luba 3 for $1,999 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $3,099. That's a discount of 35%.

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$3,099 Save $1,100   Get Deal at Amazon

The weather may be getting cooler, but that doesn't mean the grass is suddenly going to stop growing. Taking care of your lawn, at least until the cold does eventually take it, is going to be part of your home routine for the foreseeable future until winter sets in. But you don't have to spend hours on handling landscaping when robot lawn mowers exist, and we've found a great early Black Friday deal on one that you should snatch up while it's still available.

As of Nov. 10, get the Mammotion Luba 3 for $1,999 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $3,099. That's $1,100 off and a discount of 35%.

SEE ALSO: We found 45 early Black Friday deals already live: Get $250 off MacBooks, 53% off Bose headphones

This robot lawn mower is powered by two 165W motors so it can tackle just about all your lawn care needs. It boasts an all-wheel-drive system with omni-wheels that let it tackle yards with just about any type of terrain. That includes inclines up to 39 degrees. It can use this power to roll over roots, potholes, curbs, and more without forcing you to have to run over and place it back on the grass.

The motors can adjust speed as they go based on how thick your grass is, and runs nearly 200 minutes per charge, so you don't have to stop and recharge it to power through each cutting job. It can even identify hundreds of types of obstacles on its own, so it can spot issues and move forward without your input thanks to its 1-2 punch of camera and LiDAR.

If you're ready to let robots handle beautifying your yard, this is a great deal that won't last long, so snag it while you can.

I spent years putting up with Phone Link when it kept letting me down. The connection kept dropping, notifications didn't show up, and most of the time the find phone feature didn't work. I eventually found a different app that I now use every single day.

Amazon has nailed down its holiday plans. Today, the retail giant announced that it will host Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday sales from Nov. 19 to Nov. 30 — that's 12 straight days of deals.

In a company blog post, Amazon said its holiday savings events will feature "millions of deals across popular categories and new daily themed deal drops," including "double drops" on Black Friday and Cyber Monday proper. Here's what you need to know before you start filling your cart.

When does Amazon's Black Friday sale start? Credit: Amazon

Amazon's Black Friday Week sale will begin at 3:01 a.m. ET (12:01 a.m. PT) on Thursday, Nov. 19, a week before Thanksgiving Day.

This will be the fourth year in a row that Amazon starts its Black Friday sale at least a week early. (The actual holiday falls on Friday, Nov. 27 this year.)

Amazon is hardly the only major retailer that draws out its Black Friday programming. Best Buy, Target, and Walmart are also offering Black Friday deals throughout the month of November — a win for early birds who are worried about popular gifts selling out as the holiday shopping season revs up.

When does Amazon's Cyber Monday sale start?

Amazon hasn't officially said when its 2026 Cyber Monday sale will start, but in the past, it's kicked off the day right after Black Friday. With that in mind, Mashable's Shopping team expects Amazon to make the shift into Cyber Monday mode on Saturday, Nov. 28 this year.

Is Amazon offering early Black Friday deals?

Yes, Amazon has already dropped a bunch of early Black Friday deals. Head to amazon.com/blackfriday and look for the offers with a red "Early Black Friday Deal" label. (If you'd rather not sift through them all yourself, check out our running list of Amazon's top early Black Friday deals so far.)

Now through Nov. 14, Amazon is supplementing these with "early Haul-iday deals" on Amazon Haul, its Shein-rivaling budget storefront. Shoppers will encounter $1 flash deals there all week, plus a selection of 11-cent deals on Nov. 10 and 11.

What to expect during Amazon's Black Friday sale Credit: Amazon

On each day of its Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday sales, Amazon will run themed daily deal drops called "Today’s Big Deals." They'll involve limited-time discounts of up to 60% on popular products from brands like Balsam Hill, HydroJug, and Theragun, and they'll go live once a day except on Black Friday and Cyber Monday proper. Shoppers will get two batches of Today's Big Deals on those days: once at 3 a.m. ET, then again at 11 a.m ET.

Beyond those drops, here are the kinds of Black Friday deals shoppers can expect to see on Amazon in the coming weeks, it said:

Amazon devices and services

• Save up to 35% on Amazon's latest gadgets, including the new Alexa Photo Frame, Alexa tablets, Echo Show 16, Echo Time, and Fire TV Stick 4K

• Save up to 45% on Amazon's 2024 Kindle Colorsoft, 55-inch Ember Artline TV, and 55-inch Ember Mini LED-Series TV

• Get a $1,500 gift card when you buy or lease a new car through Amazon Autos from Nov. 12 to 30

• Get three months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free (a $38.97 value)

• Get three months of Kindle+ for free (a $35.97 value)

Tech

• Save up to $600 on select Sony and Hisense TVs

• Save up to 50% on select headphones and speakers from Beats, JBL, Marshall, and Sonos

• Save up to 30% on select laptops and gaming PCs from Alienware, Acer, Asus, HP, and Lenvoo

Home and kitchen

• Save up to 40% on select Ninja appliances, including the Creami, Foodi, and Slushi

• Save up to 40% on select iRobot and Bissell floorcare

• Save up to 30% on select Yeti and Solo Stove gear

• Save over $200 on select Breville espresso machines

• Save up to $80 on select Levoit air purifiers

Beauty

• Save up to $90 on select beauty tools from Braun and ghd

Toys

• Save up to 50% on select Crayola and Melissa & Doug crafts

• Save up to 45% on select Magna-Tiles, Mattel, Nerf, and Play-Doh toys

• Save up to 30% on select Barbie and Hot Wheels toys

• Save up to 30% on select Ravensburger games

Books

• Save 80% on Game Changer by Rachel Reid (the first book in the Heated Rivalry series)

• Save 60% on Strangers by Belle Burden

• Save 55% on Kin by Tayari Jones

• Save 50% on Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Holiday decor

• Save up to $500 on select Balsam Hill and Fraser Hill Farm artificial Christmas trees

• Save up to 35% on select Lenox ornaments

• Save up to 30% on select Hallmark cards, gift wrap, and ornaments

These will likely be some of Amazon's most competitive deals of the year. However, know that its prices may not be as low as they've been on Black Fridays past. That's because myriad products have seen price increases in 2026 due to factors like higher fuel costs, tariffs, and the ongoing memory shortage, aka "RAMageddon."

The latter is the reason why Amazon raised the prices of its Kindle e-readers, Fire TV Sticks, and most Echo smart speakers in August.

Do you need to be a Prime member to shop Amazon's Black Friday sale?

Amazon's Black Friday sale won't be exclusive to members of its Prime program. This is one of the main things that separates it from other Amazon events like Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days.

Does Amazon price match?

No, Amazon does not price-match competitors' deals — not on Black Friday, nor any other day of the year. If you find a better price on something you've recently purchased there, you'll have to return it to Amazon and rebuy it where it's cheaper.

What is Amazon's holiday return policy?

Most items purchased on Amazon from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 can be returned through Jan. 31, 2026, except for Apple products, which have a return deadline of Jan. 15, 2027.

The best early Black Friday deals: Best Apple Deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,349.99 (save $250) Shop Now Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones $254.10 (save $104.90) Shop Now Best TV deal TCL 75-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $1,397.99 (save $1,602) Shop Now Best Amazon device deal Amazon Kindle Bundle (16GB Kindle, Knit Case, Kindle Click) $190.97 (save $34) Shop Now Best kitchen deal Ninja Crispi Air Fryer $159.99 (save $20) Shop Now Best Lego deal Lego Pokémon Eevee $45 (save $14.99) Shop Now

The moment Halloween wraps, we turn to the holiday season. For most people, that means Hallmark holiday specials, planning Thanksgiving, and Christmas music on the radio. But for Mashable's shopping team, it means only one thing: It's time to prep for Black Friday sales. Yes, we know that Black Friday 2026 doesn't technically start until Nov. 27, but that hasn't stopped retailers.

So, we are officially on the hunt for the best early Black Friday deals. And as of this writing, we've found huge $200 discounts on MacBook Air laptops, 53% discounts on Bose noise-cancelling headphones, and 50% savings on award-winning QLED TVs, not to mention discounts on Pokémon Lego sets and other items on our holiday wishlists.

So, if you don't want to wait for Thanksgiving to get your hands on the best gifts of the year, retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Sephora, and Best Buy already have plenty of early deals to entice you. And in a year of relentless price hikes, it's nice to finally get some relief.

How do we choose the best deals? The Mashable shopping team has an encyclopedic knowledge of the latest tech gadgets, gifts, and trending products. We use price-tracking tools, insider knowledge, and our years of experience covering sales like this to search for the best discounts. We're looking for first-ever price drops on new products, steep markdowns on past-gen products, and record-low prices on must-have items from Apple, Ninja, Shark, Dyson, and Lego.

Best early Black Friday Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,349.99 at Amazon
$1,599 Save $249.01   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Apple MacBook Air is a stunner of a laptop, with the blazing-fast M5 chip. If you have a MacBook that's a few generations behind, you'll instantly notice a difference with the speakers and cameras, not to mention Siri AI. In the weeks before Black Friday, this popular laptop is $250 off, bringing it down to its lowest price in almost six months. It's also the best price we've seen since Apple raised prices over the summer.

Read Mashable's full review of the Apple MacBook Air (M5).

More early Black Friday Apple deals

AirPods

• Apple AirPods 4 — $89 $129 (save $30)

• Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation — $119.97 $179 (save $59.04)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $199 $249 (save $50)

• Apple AirPods Max 2 — $449.99 $549 (save $99.01)

iPads

• Apple iPad (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $399 $449 (save $50)

• Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $569 $599 (save $30)

iPhones

• iPhone 18 Pro (256 GB) — Free with 36 months of billing credits $1,199.99 (save $1,199.99)

• iPhone 16 Plus (128GB, Unlocked) — $799.99 $829.99 (save $30)

• iPhone 15 Plus (128GB, Refurbished) — $549.99 $899 (save $349.01)

MacBooks

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,299 $1,499 (save $200)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro with 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $2,799.99 $3,199 (save $399.01)

Best early Black Friday headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort $254.10 at Amazon
$359 Save $104.90   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The best Black Friday deals always include savings on noise-canceling headphones. And the Bose QuietComfort are not only among the most comfortable headphones in the world (according to our headphones reviewer) but also among the best mid-range headphones you can buy. And when they're marked down 53%? Nothing else comes close. Pick up these ANC headphones while they're marked down to just $169 and thank us later.

More early Black Friday headphones deals

• Sony WH-CH530 — $48 $69.99 (save $21.99)

• Sony WH-CH720N — $88 $179.99 (save $91.99)

• Sony WH-CH730N — $128 $179.99 (save $51.99)

• Nothing Headphone (a) — $130.99 $199 (save $68.01)

• Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $199.95 $299.99 (save $100.04)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 — $188.10 $399.99 (save $211.89)

• Sony WH-1000XM6 — $378 $459.99 (save $81.99)

• Apple AirPods Max 2 — $449.99 $549 (save $99.01)

More early Black Friday earbuds deals

• Sony WF-C710N — $78.99 $129.99 (save $51)

• Apple AirPods 4 —  $89 $129 (save $40)

• Beats Studio Buds + — $149.95 $169.95 (save $20)

• Marshall Motif II — $169.99 $219.99 (save $60)

• Refurbished Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds — $199 $299 (save $100)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $199 $249 (save $50)

• Refurbished Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen) — $179 $299 (save $120)

Best early Black Friday TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 75-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $1,398.31 at Amazon
$2,999.99 Save $1,601.68   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Black Friday is one of the best times of year to buy a new TV, and you don't have to wait until the end of November. Go ahead and treat yourself to an award-winning 75-inch TCL QLED TV for a cool 50% off the retail price. It comes with built-in Google TV OS, up to 6,000 nits of brightness, and a super-thin design for a modern look. Plus, Amazon is tossing in free delivery and unpacking in the room of your choice.

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Under 50-inch TV deals

• onn. 32-inch HD TV — $68 $88 (save $20)

• Samsung 43-inch M70H Mini-LED 4K TV — $247.99 $349.99 (save $102)

• LG 43-inch 75B Mini-LED 4K TV — $279.99 $499.99 (save $220)

• LG 48-inch B6 OLED 4K TV — $599.99 $1,199.99 (save $600)

• Samsung 48-inch S85H OLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,199.99 (save $400)

50- to 55-inch TV deals

• Insignia 50-inch F50 4K TV — $179.99 $299.99 (save $120)

• Hisense 55-inch E6 Hi-QLED 4K TV — $296.96 $429.99 (save $133.03)

• Samsung 55-inch M70H Mini-LED 4k TV — $299.99 $449.99 (save $150)

• Hisense 50-inch E7 Mini-LED Hi-QLED 4K TV — $397.96 $699.99 (save $302.03)

• LG 55-inch B6E OLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,399.99 (save $600)

• LG 55-inch C6 OLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,000)

• Samsung 55-inch R85H RGB 4K TV — $999.99 $1,599.99 (save $600)

65-inch TV deals

• Toshiba 65-inch G700 ArtVision QLED 4K TV — $997.96 $1,999.99 (save $1,002.03)

• Samsung 65-inch S85H OLED 4K TV — $899.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,100)

• LG C6 Series OLED 4K TV — $1,399.99 $2,699.99 (save $1,300)

• Samsung 65-inch The Frame Pro LS03HW QLED 4K TV — $1,497.99 $1,999.99 (save $502)

• Samsung 65-inch R95H RGB 4K TV — $2,499.99 $3,199.99 (save $800)

70- to 75-inch TV deals

• Samsung 75-inch M70H Mini-LED 4K TV — $497.99 $729.99 (save $232)

• TCL 75-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $1,397.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,602)80 to 85-inch TV deals

• LG 85-inch NU700B 4K TV — $699.99 $849.99 (save $150)

• TCL 85-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $2,497.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,502)

80- to 85-inch TV deals

• LG 85-inch NU700B 4K TV — $699.99 $849.99 (save $150)

• TCL 85-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $2,297.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,702)

Over 85-inch TV deals

• Hisense 100-inch U7 Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $2,499.99 $4,499.99 (save $2,000)

Best early Black Friday Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Bundle (16GB Kindle, Knit Case, Kindle Click) $190.97 at Amazon
$224.97 Save $34   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

We consider ourselves Kindle experts, and we've been eagerly testing all of the new Kindle e-readers Amazon released this fall. Even though the new Kindles just came out, you can already pick up the base model and the new Kindle Click page turner in a discounted bundle. BookTok has been waiting a long time for a proper Kindle page-turner accessory, and we're big fans.

If you're not interested in the Kindle Click, we expect all of the new Kindles to get their first real discounts when Black Friday begins, so you may want to add them to your cart and wait until Nov. 27.

More early Black Friday Kindle deals

2026 Kindle Deals

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, Cover, and Power Adapter Bundle — $229.97 $269.97 (save $40)

• Amazon Kindle (32GB), Cover, and Kindle Click Bundle — $233.97 $274.97 (save $41)

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, Page Turn Cover, Sling Bag Bundle — $365.97 $429.97 (save $64)

2024 Kindle Deals

• Kindle (16GB, 2024 model), Cover, and Power Adapter Bundle — $186.97 $201.97 (save $15)

More early Black Friday Amazon Device deals

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select — $14.99 $49.99 (save $35 with on-page code SELECT4K)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K — $15.96 $59.99 (save $44.03 with on-page coupon code FTV4K)

• Amazon Fire TV Stick HD — $17.99 $39.99 (save $22 with on-page code HDFTV)

• Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet — $72.99 $154.99 (save $82)

• Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50)

• Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet — $94.99 $169.99 (save $75)

• Harry Potter Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (limited edition) — $119.99 $189.99 (save $70)

Best early Black Friday kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Crispi Air Fryer $159.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $20   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

You may have heard that Mashable's gift experts recently named the Ninja Crispi glass air fryer as the best kitchen gift of 2026. This 4-in-1 countertop appliance comes with two glass containers, each sized just right for easy storage. We've had very good experiences with Ninja appliances in recent years, and this particular air fryer has become a favorite among the Mashable team.

More early Black Friday Kitchen deals

• Ninja Professional Plus Blender — $79.99 $119.99 (save $40)

• Ninja Air Fryer XL with MaxCrisp — $109.99 $179.99 (save $70)

• Keurig K-Duo — $129.99 $219.99 (save $90)

• Ninja BlendSense Tech Kitchen System — $179.95 $249.99 (save $70.04)

Best early Black Friday Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Pokémon Eevee $45.24 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $14.75   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

We love Pokémon. We love Lego. Putting them together just makes sense, especially as we're celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. Legos are always popular holiday gifts for kids and adults alike, and we're anticipating big Black Friday Lego deals. The pre-Black Friday season is also a great time to order Lego Advent calendars.

More early Black Friday Lego deals

• Lego Botanicals Rocking Plants — $18.39 $22.99 (save $4.60)

• Lego Botanicals Flowering Cactus — $27.95 $34.99 (save $7.04)

• Lego Botanicals Succulents — $32.99 $49.99 (save $17)

• Lego Star Wars AT-RT Attack — $35.96 $44.99 (save $9.03)

• Lego Icons Poinsettia — $42.49 $49.99 (save $7.50)

• Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Mos Eisley Cantina — $53.99 $79.99 (save $26)

• Lego Botanicals Hibiscus Flower — $55.95 $69.99 (save $14.04)

• Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter — $53.99 $69.99 (save $16)

• Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement — $65.99 $109.99 (save $44)

• Lego Star Wars Smart Play: Millennium Falcon — $79.95 $99.99 (save $20.04)

• Lego Star Wars Grogu (Mandalorian Apprentice) — $103.95 $129.99 (save $26.04)

• Lego Icons Tranquil Garden — $103.99 $109.99 (save $6)

• Lego Pokémon Pikachu and Poké Ball — $159.99 $199.99 (save $16.81)

There are some pieces of technology that are at their best when they don't stand out. If they're doing the job you need them to do, you'll forget they're even there. The Baseus Spacemate RD1 Plus 14-in-1 (WIN) Docking Station is exactly that type of device.

Costs are high, and a recent report found that 1 in 10 young singles actually stopped dating because of money. Perhaps for this reason, the dating platform Seeking has announced an "Anti 50/50 Campaign," fronted by actor Julia Fox.

"I've been on Seeking, my friends have been on Seeking, and I think we need to get over the idea that women should have to justify what they want out of dating," Fox said in a press release shared with Mashable.

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Seeking was formally named Seeking Arrangement, which made its name as a sugar dating app for "mutually beneficial relationships." Today, however, Seeking claims on its website that transactional relationships are prohibited. Now, its tagline is, "Date People Who Make Life Better"...whatever that means.

It's clear that Seeking still has the aura of trying to level up using a partner, which may also be the ethos behind this anti-split-the-bill campaign. Anti 50/50 is a $50,000 fund to reimburse singles who've been asked to split the bill on a date (up to $50 per person).

Seeking found that 61 percent of Gen Z women have been asked to go dutch on a first date, up from 27 percent of Boomer women. But 75 percent of women apparently prefer men to take the lead on dates, like planning and paying.

"I'm all for women being independent, but that doesn't mean we have to entertain low-effort men who think splitting a check is the height of romance. If you're going to court somebody, COURT THEM," Fox continued. "That's why the Anti 50/50 Fund is so important. Seeking is about being clear on what matters to you in a relationship."

To apply for the $50, you must create a Seeking account, share details about the date, and upload a receipt. The fund will remain open until Feb. 10, 2027, or until $50,000 has been claimed.

Grand Theft Auto VI is less than two weeks away, which means it's time to sort out which console you're going to play it on at launch, if you haven't already.

The problem there is that Rockstar Games has given us precious little information to go on regarding how the game looks and runs on PS5 versus the Xbox Series consoles. The official marketing spin has been that GTA 6 "plays best" on PS5 for months now, but Rockstar had not greatly expanded on what that means...until now.

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In a statement that coincided with the game becoming available for pre-load on Tuesday, Rockstar elaborated a little bit on what to expect from each console version of the game, while also sharing a new 30-second trailer. According to Rockstar, GTA6 will target 30 frames per second on every machine at launch, which is not a surprise given the level of visual fidelity on display.

Rockstar also said the PS5 Pro version will support PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (or PSSR), a special technique the PS5 Pro uses to enhance game resolution. Beyond that, PS5 Pro users will have access to ray-traced shadows, meaning (presumably) that every shadow in the game will react realistically to light sources. No other console version of the game will support this feature, at least not at launch.

We've already seen the base PS5 version running in the big Netflix trailer back in August, but Rockstar elaborated a bit on that version, too. It'll include haptic feedback in the DualSense controller, improved 3D audio, and faster load times, though the wording on the load times bit is a little bit vague. We don't know what the point of comparison is, though one could reasonably assume they're talking about the Xbox version.

GTA 6 on Xbox: What to expect

Unfortunately, Rockstar's post was still extremely light on Xbox details. The post reiterated that the game will be available via Xbox Cloud Gaming for those who like to stream games, and that the streaming build will use the Xbox Series S visual settings. That is, I believe, the first confirmation that the less powerful Series S will have its own visual settings, but Rockstar didn't say anything about what those settings actually entail.

Rockstar also did not mention the Series X version at all. On balance, the Series X is roughly as powerful as a PS5, and most multi-platform games look and run very similarly across both devices. Whether that's entirely a marketing ploy or actually holds some truth to it will become clear on Nov. 19.

While my Pixel 10 Pro doesn’t have the best hardware or cameras around, it packs a slew of cool and unique features that are, at least in theory, perfect party tricks. Some aren’t really that intuitive to show off to your friends, but there are a few I love to show people, especially those who haven’t seen a Pixel phone before (I’m still surprised by just how many people don’t recognize one).

The best early Black Friday TV deals at a glance: best OLED TV deal LG 65-inch C6 OLED 4K TV $1,399.99 (save $1,300) Get Deal best QLED tv deal TCL 75-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $1,397.99 (save $1,602) Get Deal Best Budget TV Deal TCL 40-inch Q3CR QLED TV $149.99 (Save $150) Get Deal best small TV deal LG 43-inch 75B Mini-LED 4K TV $279.99 (save $220) Get Deal

TV prices tend to follow a seasonal cycle, where each major sale outshines the previous one. In other words, while October Prime Day brought us plenty of excellent TV deals, we expect Black Friday to deliver even better ones.

The official Black Friday sales event is only a few weeks away. The best of the best discounts are yet to come. Still, if your TV has taken its last breath and you can't wait until the day after Thanksgiving to grab a new one, there are a decent number of TVs already on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. Our favorite OLED TV of 2026 is down to a record-low, and we're seeing smaller budget picks clocking in at fantastic prices.

Our tech experts will be diligently watching TV prices in the lead up to, during, and post-Black Friday to find all the best deals available from top brands like TCL, Samsung, Hisense, Amazon Fire TV, LG, and beyond. Stay tuned as the shopping season heats up.

Need some guidance? Check out Mashable's guide to TV specs for a quick refresh on the difference between QLED, OLED, Mini LED, and RGB displays.

Best early Black Friday TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 65-inch C6 OLED 4K TV $1,399.99 at Amazon
$2,699.99 Save $1,300.00   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Our favorite OLED TV for most people just keeps getting cheaper. We saw the 65-inch LG C6 OLED TV drop to just $1,499.99 from $2,699.99 during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event, but now it's $100 less as we inch closer to Black Friday. Both Amazon and Best Buy have the same deal, so if one sells out, be sure to check the other.

OLED TVs are expensive, but the C6 is relatively affordable compared to competitors' prices. Thanks to this $1,300 price drop, it's an even more outstanding value. Mashable TV expert Leah Stodart raved about its inky black levels, stark contrast, and "generally impeccable image quality" in our roundup of the best TVs of 2026. It's also worth noting that it has even higher peak brightness, more vibrant colors, better audio, and a higher refresh rate than its predecessor.

Best early Black Friday budget TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Best Buy TCL 40-inch Q3CR QLED TV $149.99 at Best Buy
$299.99 Save $150   Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

A 40-inch QLED TV for this price is an absolute steal, especially if you're looking to outfit one or more of your rooms with another display. TCL’s Q3CR Series pairs a quantum-dot panel with a direct-lit backlight, so colors come through saturated, with Full HD resolution that's plenty sharp at 40 inches. Plus, its built-in Roku streaming functionality means you can toss the streaming stick and use just the TV to watch all your favorite shows and movies, hassle-free.

More early Black Friday TV dealsUnder 50-inch TV deals

• onn. 32-inch HD TV — $68 $88 (save $20)

• Samsung 43-inch M70H Mini-LED 4K TV — $247.99 $349.99 (save $102)

• LG 43-inch 75B Mini-LED 4K TV — $279.99 $499.99 (save $220)

• LG 48-inch B6 OLED 4K TV — $599.99 $1,199.99 (save $600)

• Samsung 48-inch S85H OLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,199.99 (save $400)

50 to 55-inch TV deals

• Insignia 50-inch F50 4K TV — $179.99 $299.99 (save $120)

• Hisense 55-inch E6 Hi-QLED 4K TV — $296.96 $429.99 (save $133.03)

• Samsung 55-inch M70H Mini-LED 4k TV — $299.99 $449.99 (save $150)

• Hisense 50-inch E7 Mini-LED Hi-QLED 4K TV — $397.96 $699.99 (save $302.03)

• LG 55-inch B6E OLED 4K TV — $799.99 $1,399.99 (save $600)

• LG 55-inch C6 OLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,000)

• Samsung 55-inch R85H RGB 4K TV — $999.99 $1,599.99 (save $600)

65-inch TV deals

• Toshiba 65-inch G700 ArtVision QLED 4K TV — $997.96 $1,999.99 (save $1,002.03)

• Samsung 65-inch S85H OLED 4K TV — $899.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,100)

• LG C6 Series OLED 4K TV — $1,399.99 $2,699.99 (save $1,300)

• Samsung 65-inch The Frame Pro LS03HW QLED 4K TV — $1,497.99 $1,999.99 (save $502)

• Samsung 65-inch R95H RGB 4K TV — $2,499.99 $3,199.99 (save $800)

70 to 75-inch TV deals

• Insignia 70-inch F50 4K TV — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200)

• Samsung 75-inch M70H Mini-LED 4K TV — $497.99 $729.99 (save $232)

• TCL 75-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $1,397.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,602)

80 to 85-inch TV deals

• LG 85-inch NU700B 4K TV — $699.99 $849.99 (save $150)

• TCL 85-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $2,297.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,702)

Over 85-inch TV deals

• Hisense 100-inch U7 Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $2,499.99 $4,499.99 (save $2,000)

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