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There's nothing worse than a fluctuating network signal when you're trying to work or stream a movie. The solution is a powerful router like TP-Link's BE9700, which delivers wide coverage and fast speeds, so you won't deal with timeouts or buffering.

Driving is my stress-relief activity. I’m the kind of nerd who actually enjoys checking stats and reports, so naturally, I wanted to see what my driving looks like on paper.

After days of viral reports about the iPhone Duo's inner screen, Apple has publicly acknowledged the problem.

In a statement provided to Mashable, the company said it is aware of an issue affecting the inner display on a "small number" of units.

"The response to iPhone Duo from early users has been incredibly positive, and we are seeing exciting things from developers who are rapidly updating their apps to take advantage of its unique form factor,” Apple said. “We are aware of an issue impacting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units. If users experience issues with their iPhone Duo display, they should contact AppleCare for a replacement."

The statement doesn’t say what’s causing the problem, how many units are affected, or whether Apple plans a broader fix. Apple appears to have sent the same statement to several other outlets covering the reports. Still, it’s the company’s first public acknowledgment of the problem.

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The Duo has drawn plenty of attention as Apple’s first foldable iPhone. It sold out almost immediately when pre-orders opened Oct. 16, with some delivery estimates stretching into January 2027. But early owners have found that it’s very much a first-generation device, and the display reports are just one of several complaints.

Beyond durability, users have flagged a few other issues, as reported by Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder. First, as JerryRigsEverything points out, the protective matte screen on the foldable dulls its color and vibrance, and it picks up heavy glare. The FaceTime camera, as Schroeder notes, is bad for photos, with Apple leaning heavily on AI processing that can leave selfies looking plasticky and smudged. Finally, many apps aren’t yet optimized for the Duo’s inner display, including Apple’s own App Store — though Schroeder reported that he expects app developers to catch up within the next month.

Durability concerns had been building before the display reports went viral. YouTuber Tim Pan ran the Duo through 10,000 folds in a folding machine, plus another 1,000 at -4 degrees Fahrenheit. Before-and-after images from the test spread online, appearing to show a much deeper crease.

Samsung seems to be enjoying this. While the Korean tech giant hasn’t taken any direct shots at the Duo, at least not officially, its Samsung Mobile US account has been playing reply guy under iPhone Duo posts on X. One reply simply read "mogged. respectfully."

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Cringe looks-maxxing speak aside, Samsung is getting plenty of free marketing out of the Duo’s rocky start. The company is now on its eighth-generation Galaxy Z Fold. Although its foldables went through their own early durability problems, Samsung has had years to refine the hinge, crease, and display that Apple is only attempting for the first time. Every viral post about a cracked Duo screen is, in effect, an ad for the competition.

If your Duo’s inner display is showing problems, Apple recommends contacting AppleCare for a replacement.

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NVIDIA wants the RTX Spark to be the laptop chip for running AI agents on your own machine, so I expected my $3,200 HP OmniBook Ultra 16 to run circles around a Snapdragon laptop. Instead, Hermes took one look at the 32GB RTX Spark and said every model I wanted was too big. The Zenbook A16, with 48GB of memory and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme, loaded three of them in one click. It was slow, but for local AI agents, the cheaper laptop ended up actually getting the job done.

It may be a cliché, but my kids really do start asking if we're there yet about ten minutes into every road trip. One of the best ways to keep them quiet is to let them watch one of their favorite shows or movies on a tablet. Netflix has some great options that keep my kids entertained for hours.

Save $50: The Sony WH-1000XM4C are $50 off for the first time ever — and at a new record low price — thanks to an on-page coupon at Amazon as of Oct. 26. This brings their price down to $248 from the list price of $299.99, saving you 16% off their total list price.

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$299.99 Save $51.99 save $50 with on-page coupon Get Deal

As a professional headphones reviewer, I've watched as consumer audio prices increased over the years. These days, it's standard for flagship headphones to cost $450.

That's why it's been a breath of fresh air to see more mid-range headphone releases, with Sony's update on the viral WH-1000XM4 being one of the most interesting. The result — the Sony WH-1000XM4C headphones — are some of the best-sounding $300 headphones you can get, and as of Oct. 26, you can pick them up for $248 at Amazon, thanks to an on-page coupon that slashes $50 off the price.

The XM4C are a return to form. Where Sony's newer flagships, the XM5 and XM6, opt for a more varied design, the XM4C stick to the extremely popular look of the XM4 — an unassuming, yet classic pair of headphones. That's not where the similarities between the two generations stop. The XM4C feature the same four microphones and QN1 processor for noise cancellation, meaning you'll get a similar performance to the 2020 release. That said, it holds up enough to be solid in today's headphone landscape. Sound-wise, Sony upgraded the equalizer from a five-band custom EQ on the XM4 to the 10-band EQ on the XM4C. I was impressed by how clear, yet well-rounded and balanced the sound came through.

SEE ALSO: The 9 best budget headphones we've tested under $100

I also recently tested these headphones directly against the other big mid-range release of the year: the second gen Bose QuietComfort headphones. Much as I appreciate the comfort and replaceable ear cushions on the Bose headphones, the better battery life, sound quality, and value on the Sonys (the Boses go for $359 at full price) make them the better buy for most folks. Especially at this price point, these headphones are over $100 cheaper than Bose's mid-range option. I'd be surprised to see a much better deal over Black Friday, so if you're looking to get your headphones shopping done early, the XM4Cs are definitely worth your consideration.

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Most of the time, I open Microsoft Edge to get something done, not to spend half an hour being chased by a giant sea monster. But the browser's built-in Surf game is an easy distraction to get hooked on. With several modes, power-ups, and a kraken on your tail, it offers more variety than Chrome's famous dinosaur game.

If you own a Samsung TV without a built-in microphone, it might still be listening to you, according to a researcher who shared his findings this week.

On the social media platform X, cybersecurity researcher @log4j shared that an investigation into Samsung smart TVs found that televisions without a mic will scan for connected devices that are equipped with a microphone. The smart TV will then utilize the audio data collected from the soundbar or other connected Bluetooth devices.

"This is pretty evil and clever," @log4j said about their discovery.

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The researcher recently gained administrator root access to their own 2025 Samsung smart TV and has been sharing their findings in a series of posts on X.

Your smart TV is likely listening to you. At this point, that shouldn't be a surprise. Many televisions advertise this functionality, since your TV has to be listening to you to take voice commands and interact with other smart home devices.

However, other unadvertised and concerning privacy issues are arising from the device's ability to listen in.

For example, @log4j started looking into their TV after receiving oddly specific advertisements and found that their television was logging things like "dog barking" and "baby crying" under an event called EV201/SOUNDSENSOR_ON.

As NotebookCheck.net points out, while Samsung 2025 Vision AI TVs advertise that the devices detect barking dogs and crying babies and send alerts through the company's SmartThings app, Samsung does not advertise that this data is also sent back to the company.

Researcher @log4j also found that Samsung TVs track what happens inside specific apps. For example, the TV monitors what a user does in the YouTube app and even logs data such as the ads a user skips.

Mashable has reached out to Samsung for more information about the reports from @log4j and will update this piece when we hear back.

These privacy issues are not unique to Samsung TVs either. Last month, Mashable covered a report from YouTuber Gamers Nexus, which claimed to find that LG TVs were secretly recording users even when the televisions were turned off. LG later responded, denying some but not all the claims.

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Ads on content and streaming platforms are increasing daily, and YouTube is no exception. I've paid for YouTube Premium for years, mostly to avoid mid-roll ads and for background playback. But recently, the official YouTube app crossed a line. Between the endless grid of distracting Shorts, community polls, and autoplaying recommended feeds, the interface has become a mess.

Windows has a habit of getting in your way just when you're trying to get something done. Whether it's an update at the wrong time or a driver that refuses to cooperate, you might be tempted to disable a security feature and call it a day. Before you do, though, there are six Windows features you should think twice about switching off.

Halloween is just around the corner this year, but frights have been going on all year thanks to raising tech prices.

Shopping Black Friday earbuds deals is a good way to mitigate the worst of the price raises, and though we're not quite in the depths of the sale season, you can already find some savings. It does take some digging, so I used my knowledge as a deals expert and one of Mashable's headphones and earbuds testers to find the best possible earbuds deals you can shop already.

SEE ALSO: 11 headphones and earbuds deals you can pick up ahead of Black Friday sales

The result: this list of 18 earbuds deals, live ahead of Black Friday. Check them out:

Best earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort earbuds $129 at Amazon
$179 Save $50   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Bose's QuietComfort earbuds may not be the newest release from the brand, but they do give you great cancellation and sound quality without the $200 or $300 price tag. Once you find the right positioning, the ear and wing tip combo provides a great seal on these buds, and the battery life is hard to run down quickly. They're a great pair of all around earbuds, and at $129, they're also at an impressively low price for the brand.

Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort earbuds.

More earbuds deals

• CMF by Nothing Buds 2 — $29 $49 (save $20)

• JBL Vibe Beam 2 — $29.95 $49.95 (save $20)

• Nothing Ear (a) — $59 $79 (save $20)

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

• Nothing Ear (3a) — $79 $99 (save $20)

• Apple AirPods 4 —  $99 $129 (save $30)

• Beats Studio Buds + — $99.95 $169.95 (save $70)

• Bose QuietComfort earbuds — $129 $179 (save $50)

• Marshall Motif II — $129.99 $219.99 (save $90)

• Refurbished Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds — $149 $299 (save $150)

• Beats Powerbeats Fit — $169.95 $199.99 (save $30.04)

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

• Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 — $199.95 $249.95

• Refurbished Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen) — $279 $299 (save $20)

Best open earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: CMF by Nothing CMF by Nothing Clip Pro $69 at Amazon
$99 Save $30   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

I was wowed by CMF's Clip Pro open earbuds back when they launched over the summer, and they remain one of my favorite releases of the year. They feature the same on-ear tactile controls as Bose's $300 open earbuds, great sound quality, and impressive battery life at 10 hours per charge. They're a bargain at full price — for $30 off, they're an absolute steal.

More open earbuds deals

• Shokz OpenFit 2 — $139.95 $179.95 (save $40)

• Refurbished Bose Open Ultra — $149 $299 (save $150)

• Bose x Kendra Scott Ultra Open earbuds — $199.99 $349.99 (save $150)

Best early Black Friday speaker deals at a glance: Best speaker deal overall JBL Charge 6 $149.95 (save $50) Get Deal Best budget speaker deal Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go $22.99 (save $12) Get Deal

If you haven't noticed, we're covering Black Friday deals earlier than ever. Of course, it's way too early for Amazon to call any of these official Black Friday discounts. But we're already tracking potential price cuts and keeping tabs on MSRPs to spot inflated list prices, so you know you're getting the best bang for your buck.

SEE ALSO: Early Black Friday noise-cancelling headphones deals are here: Get Sony headphones for under $90

We aren't seeing October Prime Day-level prices on speakers just yet. That makes total sense considering we are still weeks out from the actual holiday. But since we're starting so early, we'll be here to catch those price drops the second they happen.

Prices are going to bounce around a lot between now and Nov. 27, so whether you want to hold out for a record low or you just want to get your holiday shopping out of the way right now, we'll be updating this list all month long to reflect the best current deals.

Best early Black Friday speaker deal so far Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Charge 6 $149.95 at Amazon
$199.95 Save $50   Get Deal at Amazon Why we picked this

As of Oct. 26, the JBL Charge 6 is on sale for $149.95 at Amazon, down from $199.95. That's a 25% discount ($50 in savings) and the lowest price we've seen on this model to date.

We already named the Charge 6 our top-rated Bluetooth speaker for most people (which you can read all about in our official portable speaker guide), so seeing it hit a record low this early in the game is a pretty big deal. It's lightweight, has superior sound quality, and doubles as a power bank to charge your other devices while it plays music.

More early Black Friday speaker deals

• Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go — $22.99 $34.99 (save $12)

• Anker Soundcore 2 — $29.98 $44.99 (save $15.01)

• Sony SRS-XB100 — $53 $64.99 (save $11.99)

• Ultimate Ears Miniroll — $49.99 $79.99 (save $30)

• Sony ULT Field 1 — $108 $139.99 (save $31.99)

• JBL Flip 7 — $129.95 $149.95 (save $20)

• Beats Pill — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50)

• Ultimate Ears Boom 4 — $114.99 $149.99 (save $35)

• JBL Partybox Encore Essential — $299.95 $329.95 (save $30)

Whether you've gotten your hands on an iPhone Duo or not, the main thing on most people's minds regarding Apple's new foldable device is just how much stress it can withstand before breaking.

That's what our friends at CNET (Note: Mashable and CNET are both owned by Ziff Davis) are trying to find out from Monday until they know the answer. A YouTube livestream will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET, in which a specially built phone-folding robot will take the iPhone Duo to its limits and beyond. As of late Monday morning, the robot had already accomplished 55,000 folds before the cameras even started rolling. The idea is to see how many folds it takes before the screen buckles, if it ever does.

This stream serves a sort of scientific purpose, of course, but it'll also make for nice background noise as you try to soldier through another Monday. It's worth noting that some iPhone Duo owners have allegedly already experienced screen issues within just a few days of launch, so we'll see if the folding robot is able to recreate any of that.

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The difference between a battery-powered sensor that runs for a few days and one that runs for a year comes down to what the board does when it's doing nothing. Most DIY projects, like weather stations, mailbox alerts, or plant monitors, spend 99% of their life idle. In those scenarios, idle draw matters far more than peak performance.

Early Black Friday home improvement deals at a glance Best cordless power tool deal DeWalt 20V Max Drill and Impact Driver $129 (save $110) Get Deal Best robot lawn mower deal Segway Navimow i105N Robot Lawn Mower $669 (save $130) Get Deal Best smart lighting deal Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 (100 feet) $279.99 (save $50) Get Deal Best smart home deal GE Smart Shades Motorized Roller Shade (38 inches wide) $270.74 (save $99.25) Get Deal Best space heater deal Dreo Whole-Room Heater (725) $71.97 (save $8.02) Get Deal Best home security deal Philips WiFi Keypad Deadbolt with Handle $109.98 (save $60.01) Get Deal Best outdoor power equipment deal Greenworks 24V Mini Chainsaw $94.99 (save $65) Get Deal

Early Black Friday is shaping to be a perfect time to make home improvements. We're seeing great sale prices on everything from cordless power tools to robot lawn mowers to Christmas lights that never need to be taken off the house.

Shopping early means you'll get to avoid any shipping delays and start on those home improvement projects before holiday guests arrive. We've gatherer our favorite home improvement deals below that are ready to shop before Black Friday. Check back as we keep this page updated with fresh deals.

Best cordless power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt 20V Max Drill and Impact Driver $129 at Amazon
$239 Save $110   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Every home needs a cordless drill. Even if you don't consider yourself to be espeically handy, having a cordless drill around will be endlessly useful for various projects that crop up. The DeWalt 20V Max combo set gives you both a compact drill driver and impact driver. Both have onboard LED lights to make the job easier, and they're designed to fit into small spaces. The bundle comes with the two cordless tools, two 20V Max batteries, a compact battery charger, and a convenient contractor case to keep everything stored.

Best robot lawn mower deal Opens in a new window Credit: Segway Segway Navimow i105N Robot Lawn Mower $669 at Amazon
$799 Save $130   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

A robot lawn mower is the ideal home improvement upgrade if you dislike the yard-care task or you have allergies. The Segway Navimow i105N is designed to mow lawns that measure up to an eighth of an acre while operating at a quiet 58 decibels. Segway equipped this model with the smarts to automatically detect and avoid over 150 types of obstacles like ground lights, rocks, barbecues, and more.

More robot lawn mower deals

• Dreame LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower A3 AWD — $1,304.99 $1,599.99 (save $295)

• Ecovacs Goat O1000 LiDAR Pro — $1,425.89 $1,499.99 (save $74.10)

• Mammotion LUBA mini 2 — $1,799.99 $1,999.99 (save $200)

• Roborock RockMow X130H — $1,999.98 $2,499.99 (save $500.01)

Best smart lighting deal Opens in a new window Credit: Govee Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 (100 feet) $279.99 at Amazon
$329.99 Save $50   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Every year, just as the weather gets frigid and wet, someone has to climb onto the roof to get the Christmas lights up. Instead of doing this every year, upgrade to the Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights 2 and make this the last trip onto the roof in sketchy weather.

With the Govee app, the RGBIC lights are capable of displaying 16 million colors. If that feels like an overwhelming number of options, go with one of Govee's preset holiday options. Keeping lights up year-round means you get to be the cool house on the block that has a great display for every holiday and sporting event.

Best smart home deal Opens in a new window Credit: GE GE Smart Shades Motorized Blackout Roller Shade (38 inches) $270.74 at Amazon
$369.99 Save $99.25   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Nothing will make you feel like you live in a smart home more than upgrading to motorized window coverings. The GE Smart Shades Motorized Roller Shade can be controlled either with the included remote or via Matter-compatible smart home systems like Alexa.

Fall is a great time to make the home improvement move to motorized shades since sunset is creeping into the 4 p.m. hour soon. They're also a great option for those with limited mobility or injuries that make it hard to operate standard window coverings.

Best space heater deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dreo Dreo Whole-Room Heater (725) $71.97 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $8.02   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Tis the season to finally get the space heater for that chilly office or corner bedroom. Instead of dealing with frozen toes for another year, the Dreo Whole-Room Heater is already on sale ahead of Black Friday. Dreo designed the space heater to provide 360-degree heating power while operating at a super quiet 25 decibels, so you won't notice it's there.

Of course, the Dreo comes with safety features like tip-over protection and a child lock. Plus, the included remote control glows in the dark.

More space heater and air purifier deals

• Vornado VH10 Space Heater — $64.99 $79.99 (save $15)

• Levoit Air Purifier — $69.99 $89.99 (save $20)

• Blueair Blue 511i Max Air Purifier — $112.99 $139.99 (save $27)

• Vornado VHeat Vintage Metal Space Heater — $123.34 $169.99 (save $46.65)

• Shark NeverChange Detect iQ Compact Pro — $179.98 $229.99 (save $50.01)

Best home security deal Opens in a new window Credit: Philips Philips WiFi Keypad Deadbolt with Handle $109.98 at Amazon
$169.99 Save $60.01   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Available in a matte black or satin nickel, the Philips WiFi Keypad Deadbolt is great for busy families. With the ability to store up to 50 fingerprints, everyone who should have access to the front door will have instant unlocking power. You can also use codes on the touchpad. From the app, you'll get real-time notifications and a log of past events for ultimate peace of mind. It's a great home upgrade to snag before holiday travel.

Best outdoor power equipment deal Opens in a new window Credit: Greenworks Greenworks 24V Mini Chainsaw $94.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $65.00   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

For plants, trees, and bushes that need maintenance during dormant seasons, now's the time to get pruning. The Greenworks 24V Mini Chainsaw is perfect for trimming the yard without gas fumes or lugging around a massive power tool. It's both easy to start and easy to store thanks to the compact size. Plus, it recharges in 60 minutes with the included charger.

CapCut is coming to ChatGPT.

The ByteDance-owned video editor announced a ChatGPT plugin on Oct. 24 at CapCut World in Los Angeles, an event for creators and partners. The plugin isn’t available yet; CapCut says it will arrive in the coming months.

According to CapCut, creators will be able to develop a video idea in ChatGPT and have CapCut put together a rough first cut. From there, they can keep tweaking it by chatting. CapCut’s examples include holding a shot for longer, making captions more readable, or keeping music playing quietly under a voiceover.

SEE ALSO: FBI warns against foreign mobile apps like CapCut in new PSA

Creators aren’t limited to prompts, either. CapCut says users can make hands-on changes themselves, and ChatGPT will take those edits into account as the conversation continues.

CapCut shared a demo of the plugin on X. In the video, a user uploads clips from a sports game and asks ChatGPT, "@capcut turn these clips into a 12-second highlight reel." The plugin generates the reel, and the user then refines it, including asking ChatGPT to add on-screen text.

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"Creators across the Americas are showing us that a great idea can begin anywhere," Xiaoqi Fu, CapCut’s global head, said in a statement. Fu added that the company’s new tools aim to keep the creator’s own imagination and judgment at the center of the process.

The plugin was one of several AI features CapCut announced at the event. This includes new generative AI features for its web and mobile apps, as well as an AI agent for CapCut that'll be tested in the coming months.

CapCut also says it labels AI-generated content and uses watermarks and C2PA Content Credentials, an industry standard for tracking how media was made. It is also testing a tool that lets anyone upload a file to see whether it was made with AI tools from CapCut or its sister apps, Dreamina, Pippit, and Hypi.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

TL;DR: Domino’s and Minecraft Dungeons II are launching a block-shaped pizza collab with free game giveaways.

Do your weekend plans involve grinding through local co-op dungeons with a slice of pizza in hand? Domino’s and Minecraft just dropped the ultimate collab for you.

Starting Oct. 26, Domino’s is teaming up with Minecraft Dungeons II for a limited-time nationwide partnership. Order a new block-shaped pizza to unlock collectible character boxes, digital in-game cosmetics, and a chance at claiming a free digital copy of Minecraft Dungeons II.

How to score a free game code and digital loot

We showcase a lot of these free giveaways from major brands, and it's always a little disappointing when you have to jump through a million hoops to qualify for the promotion. That's not the case here. It's refreshingly straightforward.

Customers who purchase a Domino's block-shaped pizza will receive one of six boxes, each featuring a different Minecraft Dungeons II character: Corrupted Creeper, Prime Enchanter, Valorie, Zombie, Pig, and Creeper.

Domino's Rewards members who purchase a Domino's online can also unlock one of three exclusive, randomly awarded in-game items to use in Minecraft Dungeons II. The order automatically generates a promo code in your "My Rewards" tab redeemable for one of the random items: the Domino’s Skin, the Slice Slayer Cape, or the Cheesy Cube Pet.

Credit: Domino's / Minecraft

That's exciting, but the real draw of this collab is the free game giveaway. Between Oct. 26 and Nov. 4, purchase a pizza and submit your receipt at dominos.com/minecraft-dungeons-ii for a chance to win one of 20,000 free Minecraft Dungeons II game codes (2,000 codes awarded daily for PC and Xbox).

We love the characters, and the in-game items are cool, but giving away 20,000 full-game downloads turns a brand collab into a genuinely high-value opportunity. With 2,000 game tokens up for grabs daily across the 10-day sweepstakes window, your odds of scoring a free PC or Xbox copy are surprisingly solid if you submit proof of purchase early in the day.

Just note that game codes are only valid on PC and Xbox, so PlayStation or Nintendo Switch players can only redeem cosmetic item codes.

Over time, most of us have accumulated a number of inexpensive subscription services that, cumulatively, add up to a significant amount of money.

Best early Black Friday beauty tech deals at a glance: Best hair tool deal Shark FlexStyle, Air Multi-Styler & Drying System $249.99 (save $120) Get Deal Best red light therapy mask deal Wavytalk Red Light Therapy Mask $109.99 (save $69.01) Get Deal Best hair laser hair removal device deal Braun IPL Pro 5 (2 Heads, Pouch, Venus Razor) $349.94 (save $70) Get Deal

Black Friday is still weeks away, but we're hard at work covering potential beauty tech deals way before the sale even starts.

Whether you want to test out the red light therapy trend or you're finally ready to try at-home laser hair removal, we're checking price history and tracking MSRPs to spot inflated list prices. That way, you can beat the holiday rush and know you're getting an actual bargain on the good stuff.

Here are the best early Black Friday beauty tech deals we've spotted so far.

Best hair tool deal Shark FlexStyle, Air Multi-Styler & Drying System $249.99 at Amazon
$369.99 Save $120   Get Deal at Amazon Why we picked this

Black Friday is usually the time to buy the coveted Dyson Airwrap — the i.d. Multi-Styler is on sale right now for $534.49. That's a 25% discount, or $175.50 in savings. But it's still pretty expensive, even with the attachments and storage box.

If you want a similar experience for a more affordable price, the Shark FlexStyle is on sale for $249.99, which is a lot easier to swallow. This specific deal doesn't include a storage case or serum, but you can spend a little more ($385 total) if you actually need those things.

More hair dryer and multistyler deals

• Conair Double Ceramic 1-inch Curling Iron — $18.97 $21.99 (save $3.02)

• Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus Hair Dryer and Styler — $45.24 $65.99 (save $20.75)

• Drybar The Baby Brush Crush Mini Heated Straightening Brush — $41.29 $59 (save $17.71)

• Mythsight StyleVibe 6-in-1 Air Styler, Hair Dryer & Blow Dryer Brush — $93.38 $132.99 (save $39.61)

• Drybar Baby Buttercup Travel Blow-Dryer — $118.15 $139 (save $20.85)

• Dyson Airwrap i.d. + Chitosan Post-Style Serum bundle — $534.49 $709.99 (save $175.50)

Best red light therapy mask deal Wavytalk Red Light Therapy Mask $109.99 at Amazon
$179 Save $69.01   Get Deal at Amazon Why we picked this

Red light therapy is officially a thing in 2026. (I mean, if Paris Hilton's Chihuahua allegedly lived to be 25 because of it, I'm all ears.) There's also tons of actual science backing up its effectiveness, but not all red light devices deliver the same results. And since Black Friday is still weeks away, we aren't seeing the best deals on these gadgets just yet. (At least, not at Amazon.)

Our top pick for the best red light mask overall is the Shark CryoGlow. We awarded it a Mashable Choice Award and a 4.5-out-of-5-star rating, but it unfortunately isn't on sale right now.

What is on sale is the Wavytalk Red Light Therapy Mask in pink, which is marked down to $109.99 from $179.99. (The white mask is also $109.99, but that's full price.) I just started testing this mask myself and will definitely report back on the long-term results, but so far, it's super easy to use and comfortable to wear. The packaging was also well done (I'm a sucker for organized packaging), and it comes with everything you need to get started — minus a USB wall adapter.

Best laser hair removal device deal Braun IPL Pro 5 (2 Heads, Pouch, Venus Razor) $349.94 at Amazon
$419.94 Save $70   Get Deal at Amazon Why we picked this

The fact that we can undergo laser hair removal at home has me gagged. Actual sessions cost hundreds of dollars and require multiple visits, but with an at-home device, you just pay the upfront cost and do it on your own schedule — provided you shave first. I just got the Wavytalk Bare It IPL Hair Removal Device myself (on sale for $149.99, down from $195 at Amazon OR $134.99 with code HALLOWEEN on the Wavytalk website), and I'm excited to see how well it works.

But I chose the Braun IPL Pro 5 Kit as the best deal in this category based on reviews and the overall value you get for the price. Right now, you can get the Pro 5 device, two heads, a pouch, and a Venus razor for $349.94, down from $419.94. If you don't need the extras, you can just get the device with one head and a storage pouch for $279.94.

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