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Amazon loves to throw a sale. This year we had Amazon's Big Spring Sale in March, Prime Day in July, Prime Big Deal Days in November, and to close out the year, there's a Super Saturday Sale on Dec. 20. It's a last-minute opportunity for shoppers to do some Christmas shopping while saving a buck.

During the sale, Amazon is clearly marking products that will arrive by Christmas. Plus, plenty of items are available for same-day delivery, too. Hopefully, that means you won't be caught waiting for your gifts by the front door on Christmas Eve.

Amazon has provided a sneak peak of the savings to come but these deals are only available to Prime members. Here's what to expect during Amazon's Super Saturday sale.

Amazon Super Saturday savings

During the Super Saturday sale, Amazon seems to be focusing on beauty and fashion deals. Some of the highlights will include:

• Up to 50% off Charlotte Tilbury Calm Bliss Eau de Parfum

• Up to 49% off Hydro Flask Travel Tumbler in Thyme Green

• Up to 40% off Crayola Art Set for Kids

• Up to 33% off T3 Aire 360 Multi-Styler & Blowout System 

• Up to 30% off Charlotte Tilbury Glowgasm Beauty Light Wand

• Up to 25% off Touchland SWEET RUSH Body and Hand Mist Essentials Set

• Up to 20% off Away Medium Checked Luggage in Cloud Gray and Ted Baker Women’s ICON Tote

• Up to 15% off Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Face Moisturizer and Vince Camuto Knee High Boots

More Amazon Super Saturday savings

In addition to the savings on products, Amazon is offering up to 20% off gift cards. And did you know Amazon has a bounty of travel deals. During the sale find savings up to 35% off Disney Cruises, 30% off Avis car rentals, and $30 off experiences booked through Tripadvisor.

How to join Amazon Prime

To shop Amazon's Super Saturday sale, there's one catch — you need to be a Prime member. Membership costs $14.99 a month and in addition to sale access, enjoy the benefit of same-day, one-day, or two-day delivery. Visit Amazon to join.

SAVE $120: As of Dec. 19, get the Roku 4K HDR Streambar SE and Wireless Bass Bundle for $99.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $229.98. That's a discount of 57%.

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Looking for an affordable way to upgrade your home entertainment center? A great way to stream your favorite content and improved audio is a good way to do that. Amazon has a deal you won't want to miss ahead of the holidays. This is a home entertainment deal you won't want to pass up.

As of Dec. 19, get the Roku 4K HDR Streambar SE and Wireless Bass Bundle for $99.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $229.98. That's $120 off and a discount of 57%.

SEE ALSO: The best soundbars for upgrading your home entertainment

This bundle comes with the Roku 4K HDR Streambar SE and Roku Wireless Bass, both things you can use to enhance your TV viewing routine significantly. First off, the Roku streambar is a soundbar you can use to add some excellent audio to your favorite shows and movis. It gives you seamless streaming options and simple setup that lets you attach a soundbar to your TV setup effortlessly.

Then, the Wireless Bass adds the booming sound you need to pair with your audio to feel every vibration that's happening onscreen. Connect it via Bluetooth to add some simple but effective bass no matter where you set your Streambar up. Plus, everything is controlled via one remote to make things even simpler.

If you're ready for great audio that doesn't take long to set up (or cost an arm and a leg), grab this bundle while it's still available.

SAVE $500.99: As of Dec. 19, you can get the 16-inch HP OmniBook 5 2K Next Gen AI PC (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for just $439, down from $939.99, at Walmart.

16-inch HP OmniBook 5 2K Next Gen AI PC (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $439 at Walmart
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If you have a college student in your life who's still lugging around a heavy, dying laptop (or if you’re tired of waiting 10+ minutes for your own computer to wake up), it’s time for an upgrade. A solid laptop is one of those "treat yourself" purchases that actually pays off every single day, especially when it’s fast enough to handle everything from thesis papers to high-res streaming without making those loud, high-wind cries for help.

SEE ALSO: We tested over 30 laptops in 2025. Here are the 12 best for every budget and use case.

Right now, you can get the 16-inch HP OmniBook 5 2K Next Gen AI PC (AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) for just $439, down from $939.99, at Walmart. You'll also get up to four months of Apple Music and Apple Arcade, and up to three months of AppleTV for free with your purchase.

This is a "Next Gen AI PC," meaning it has a dedicated AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor with 50 NPU TOPS built to handle smart features like Microsoft Copilot+ without slowing down. The 16-inch 2K display is a huge step up from the grainy screens you usually see at this price, and the battery lasts for up to 16 hours and 45 minutes of video playback, which is a literal lifesaver if you're jumping between classes or coffee shops all day.

It's peak holiday season, and while you may or may not have already had your fill of the classic theatrical movies (Die Hard, anyone?), I thought you might be keen on a little Christmas cheer, documentary-style.

SAVE $100: As of Dec. 19, get the LG 65-inch B5 Series AI OLED 4K TV for $896.99. That saves you $100 off its $996.99 list price for 10% savings.

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We're declaring winter as TV season. When it's cold outside, you want to be inside, not to mention there's plenty to watch. Over the holidays, it's time to gather around watching family favorites like Home Alone. For sports fans, it's the thick of NBA season and NFL playoffs. Not to mention, awards season kicks off on Jan. 11 with the Golden Globes on CBS and Paramount+. So if you're looking to upgrade your TV, we found a deal that arrives in time for Christmas.

The LG 65-inch B5 Series AI OLED 4K TV is down to $896.99 as of Dec. 19. That's the lowest price ever on the TV that delivers 4K resolution with crisp OLEDs. This deal at Amazon saves you $100 off its $996.99 price tag. Not only will it save you 10% off, but it'll arrive before Christmas, too.

The LG B5 Series is a next-level TV. It comes with 4K pictures, powered by OLEDs. It has Perfect Black and Perfect Color technology for the most accurate displays, not to mention Dolby Vision gives it a cinematic boost. This LG TV's big selling point is its new AI features that automatically detect what you're watching and improve the picture and sound settings.

Get the LG 65-inch B5 Series AI OLED 4K TV for $896.99 at Amazon and with Prime, it'll arrive before Christmas.

The Samsung SmartThings platform now supports Matter 1.5, bringing it up to the latest version of the smart home industry standard. That means you can now connect cameras over Matter.

JSON is everywhere nowadays: config files, web APIs, date formats, and more. It’s also proved popular with toolmakers, who have created many different programs to read, modify, and process JSON for a wide range of purposes.

SAVE 21%: As of Dec. 19, you can get the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer for $299.99, down from $379.99, at Amazon.

Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer $299.99 at Amazon
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If you've been interested in giving 3D printing a go, but haven't moved forward due to budget restraints or skill level, we found a 3D printer that's both easy to use and affordable.

Right now, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D Printer is on sale for $299.99, down from $379.99, at Amazon. That’s a 21% discount on what our freelance reviewer, Adam Doud, says is "truly beginner-friendly." It also arrives before Christmas, so you can have it unboxed and printing in about 20 minutes.

This machine is designed to be "plug-and-play." Unlike older printers that require a lot of tinkering, it arrives fully assembled and has a full auto-calibration cycle that levels itself.

SEE ALSO: Like a swarm of bees, these 3D printing robots can build almost any structure

"I'm sure there are more advanced models for hardcore 3D printing hobbyists," writes Doud. "But when I consider that my entire journey from unboxing the printer to printing 24/7 happened over less than a week, I'm impressed both with Elegoo for making an idiot-friendly 3D printer that even I could understand, and with myself for finally embracing a new category of tech that I had previously thought beyond my abilities."

It also has flagship-level features that usually cost twice as much, like a fully enclosed design that keeps noise down and helps maintain the right internal temperature for higher-quality prints. It’s also super fast (up to 500 mm/s print speeds) and comes with a built-in camera so you can monitor your progress in the mobile app while you're in another room.

Maybe it's me, but it sure doesn't seem like a good idea to drive the wrong way on a road. I'm just a measly human being, however, not the technological marvel that is a driverless car.

A recent viral video shows a driverless Waymo robotaxi driving straight into oncoming traffic in Austin, Texas. The post has garnered lots of upvotes on Reddit. In the video, you see that the robotaxi crawls to a halt facing the wrong direction, staring down oncoming traffic. Obviously out of sorts, it has its right turn signal on before whipping left into a gas station. "Just another day in Austin," reads the caption.

Perfectly executed maneuver, no notes.

Reddit

The incident happened on a frontage road near I-35 in Austin, according to MySanAntonio. The local news source reported that neither the Austin Police Department nor the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department had received reports on the issue.

"Safety is our highest priority at Waymo, both for people who choose to ride with us and with whom we share the streets," wrote a Waymo spokesperson in an email to Mashable. "We take situations like this seriously and are committed to improving road safety through our ongoing learnings and experience."

It's been a rough month for Waymo and safety concerns. Earlier this month, it issued a software recall after reports its robotaxis were illegally passing school buses. A a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation found Waymos had passed buses in at least 19 incidents in Austin.

SAVE $250: As of Dec. 19, get the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 for $849.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,099.99. That's a discount of 23% and the lowest price we've seen.

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We're on the precipice of 2026, and that means new starts and fresh reboots. Why not get a new phone to celebrate the occasion? It's time to shed the old and bring in the new, and you can do just that with an affordable Android phone that's made it to the most affordable price it's ever been.

As of Dec. 19, get the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 for $849.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,099.99. That's $250 off and a discount of 23%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: The best smartphones of 2025 include some surprises

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 is a modern version of the quintessential flip phone. It boasts Samsung's powerful Exynos 2500 processor, which makes it a zippy and capable device for calls, video, and all other types of media. It also has 256GB of storage, a 50MP wide angle camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera and a 1-year manufacturer warranty with your purchase.

Mashable's Adam Doud took the phone for a spin and awarded it a 4.4 out of 5 score, praising its "excellent build quality and improved hinge" as well as its "excellent camera".

"If you're a fan of the form factor, this is the most compelling foldable on offer here in the United States," Doud proclaimed. "I like what Samsung has finally done here, catching up to its contemporaries and restarting a competition war in which the consumer will ultimately win."

You can pick up the phone for its lowest sale price yet, so grab it while it's still available.

SAVE $452.06: As of Dec. 19, get the Philips 4400 Series espresso machine for just $747.93. That knocks $452.06 off its $1,199.99 list price for 38% savings.

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When it's chilly outside and warm under the covers, getting out of bed feels like an impossible task. So having a morning ritual to motivate you to start your day really makes a difference. For most of us, that means coffee. If your regular old coffee maker just isn't doing it for you anymore, you deserve an upgrade and an espresso machine turns your kitchen into a café. If you're looking for a new machine but want to score a good deal, check out the Philips 4400 Series.

As of Dec. 19, get the Philips 4400 Series espresso machine for 38% off. It's a luxe machine, retailing for $1,199.99, but with this deal you can score it for just $747.93. That saves you a ton, $452.06 to be exact.

The Philips 4400 Series is the ultimate automated machine. If you want your coffee at the press of a button and aren't looking to perfect your grind or microfoam, the 4400 Series is the answer. It comes with 12 presets and will automatically grind, tamp, and pull your coffee. Plus, it'll foam and steam your milk.

Get the Philips 4400 Series espresso machine for $747.93 and save $452.06 at Amazon.

YouTube has shut down two high-profile channels, Screen Culture and KH Studio, for repeatedly violating its spam and misleading metadata policies by publishing AI-generated, fake movie trailers, Deadline reports.

Together, the channels had amassed over 2 million subscribers and more than 1 billion views.

Both channels were known for creating highly realistic "trailers" for unreleased or non-existent films by mixing official studio footage with AI-generated visuals, often misleading viewers into believing the projects were real. One example included Screen Culture's 23 versions of a fake Fantastic Four trailer, some of which outranked Marvel's official release.

SEE ALSO: Google reportedly takes down AI videos of Disney characters following cease and desist

Their pages now display a standard YouTube removal notice.

Earlier in 2024, YouTube had demonetized the channels following a Deadline investigation into the rise of AI-generated fake trailers. According to Deadline, the creators later regained monetization by labeling videos as "fan trailers," "parodies," or "concept trailers," but eventually removed those disclaimers and returned to their earlier practices. Deadline reports that this reversion led directly to their termination from YouTube.

The Deadline investigation also found that instead of requesting takedowns, some major studios — including Warner Bros. Discovery and Sony — quietly asked YouTube to redirect ad revenue from these AI-heavy videos to themselves.

SEE ALSO: Google's Veo 3 AI video generator is unlike anything you've ever seen. The world isn't ready.

Adding to the pressure, Disney recently sent a cease-and-desist letter to Google, alleging that its AI training models infringe Disney copyrights "on a massive scale."

The channel takedowns have been welcomed by parts of the fan-trailer community, with one content creator telling Deadline, "The monster was defeated."

For some reason, I've really been immersing myself in detective and mystery series lately. I think it's because the experience is less passive—you have to pay attention, or else you might miss a key piece of the puzzle as you try to get to the bottom of the crime yourself, making the watch more fun.

SAVE $66.48: As of Dec. 19, get the Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Collector Booster Box for $389.40 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $455.88. That's a discount of 15% and comparable to the market value at TCGPlayer.

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If you're an avid Magic: The Gathering collector and want to add some new cards to your stash, now's a good time to do it. Now that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collection is dropping on March 6, you can save on the previous Universe Beyond collaboration and snap up some of the Avatar: The Last Airbender cards you may be missing.

As of Dec. 19, get the Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Collector Booster Box for $389.40 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $455.88. That's a discount of 15% and comparable to the market value at TCGPlayer.

SEE ALSO: The Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster Box is now below market value at Amazon

This booster box contains 12 packs of Collector Boosters, each of which containing 15 cards per pack. They also come with 5 cards of guaranteed rarity Rare or higher. They could come with special alt-art and alt-border cards featuring characters from the series and special moments with them as well.

Collector Boosters are some of the only booster packs that come with special foil treatment cards and ultra-rare headline cards as well, with additional chase cards you can only get in these particular packs. That's a total of 180 cards, so you'll get more than enough to build decks and chances to own some of the rarer cards in the set.

Whether you're an avid collector or want to surprise one this holiday season, now's the time to pounce on this particular set.

If you want one vehicle that can juggle daily life, road trips, and a little ego-boosting comfort, a luxury SUV is usually the move. Big cabin, big cargo space, and the kind of cushy ride that makes you feel at least adjacent to royalty.

SAVE 29%: Score the Breville Barista Express for just $499.95, down from $699.95, at Amazon. That's a 20% discount or a $200 price cut.

Breville the Barista Express Espresso Machine (BES870XL) $499.95 at Amazon
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If you’ve been waiting for the "perfect" time to stop spending $7 on lattes, this is it. The Breville Barista Express (BES870XL) is currently on sale for $499.95 at Amazon. That's a $200 discount (29% off) and matches the record-low price we saw during Black Friday.

This machine is an all-in-one setup; it has everything you need to get started, including a built-in conical burr grinder (which can easily cost another $200+). The grinder delivers the right amount of fresh coffee directly into the portafilter for bean-to-espresso results in under a minute. And unlike cheaper machines with "frothers," this has a real manual steam wand that lets you create the kind of microfoam needed for latte art.

SEE ALSO: The best coffee machines for modern kitchens

One quick tip: There's a slight learning curve here. You’ll spend your first afternoon "dialing in" your grind size and dose, but once you find the sweet spot for your favorite beans, it’s remarkably consistent.

Ethernet has been around for a long time. Invented in the '70s, commercialized in the early '80s, and it's still the fastest and most reliable network technology you can have in your home.

Some owners of LG smart TVs were unpleasantly surprised to see unwanted shortcuts for Microsoft Copilot suddenly pop up on their smart TVs this month. Even worse, these shortcuts were impossible to delete; best you could do is hide them, but the actual Microsoft Copilot app would remain installed on the TV.

Now, Engadget reports that LG has relented in its pursuit of forcing Copilot down its users' throats. According to an LG representative, the company will "take steps to allow users to delete the shortcut icon if they wish."

SEE ALSO: Samsung and LG preview new Micro RGB TVs. OK, but what are Micro RGB TVs?

The idea behind the Copilot shortcut was, reportedly, to launch it in the web browser on LG TVs, instead of as a native smart TV app.

However, placing a Microsoft Copilot shortcut on the smart TV's shortcut bar is probably a bad idea. I've tried out my share of phones full of bloatware, and I was never too happy about having pre-installed app that I didn't need, especially if I was unable to delete it.

It's unclear when LG will allow users to remove Copilot from their TVs, but it's likely coming via a future software update.

Looking for a TV show you can sink your teeth into this weekend? One that doesn't take a ton of commitment and that you can binge a pile of episodes of in one sitting, maybe even the whole darn lot?

How do you feel about Hallmark movies?

Hallmark, as you might guess, is divisive. But what you might not know is that Hallmark is more than a TV channel slash greeting card company…it’s a powerhouse. A genuine phenomenon. Hallmark Cards has been in the TV business since 1951! And in 2024, Hallmark Channel was the #1 cable entertainment channel. Hallmark Mystery — which is its own channel, just so you know — was number #3 with women 18+ in Q4. Hallmark is also a convention…and a CRUISE.

No matter your opinion on Hallmark movies, you probably don't know the story behind why Hallmark movies really hit. Video producer Matt Fornwald takes us on a mind-bending journey through (mostly) every 2025 Hallmark holiday movie to discover the formula behind what draws so many people to Hallmark holiday movies every year.

If you'd like to take a deeper dive, check out the extended video on YouTube.