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Cyber Monday travel deals are the perfect excuse to book an extra holiday

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 01:06
The best Cyber Monday travel deals: Best Cyber Monday hotel deal Sandals Beaches Resorts Take up to 65% off, get a $1,500 credit, and one free night Get Deal Best Cyber Monday cruise deal Carnival Cruises Save up to $900 per room, get a $50 deposit, and qualify for a free room upgrade Get Deal

Cruise lines and hotel chains are offering major discounts for Cyber Monday, with savings up to $900 per room on Carnival Cruises.

When we think of Cyber Monday the mind often jumps to gadgets, kitchen appliances, and toys, but the shopping holiday is also a fantastic time to book travel online. (If Thanksgiving with your in-laws has left you longing for a holiday from your holiday, you're in good company.) Whether you’re looking for a warm-weather resort to get ahead of those winter blues, or a cruise package for the whole family, Cyber Monday travel deals deliver pre-holiday savings on hotels like Marriot and cruise lines like Virgin.

Here are some of the best travel deals we’ve spotted this Cyber Monday:

Best Cyber Monday hotel deals Opens in a new window Credit: Sandals Sandals Beaches Resorts Take up to 65% off, a $1,500 credit, and one free night Get Deal

With lavish resort hotels in attractive locations like Jamaica and Antigua, Sandals Beaches resorts are filled with opportunities for fun and relaxation. You’ll experience on-resort dining, local attractions, water sports, and beachside accommodations.

Book a Sandals Beaches Resort package before Cyber Monday is done and get 65% off, a $1,500 credit, and one free night’s stay. Sandals offers promotions throughout the year, but few deals like this. If you want to dip your toes into the surf at one of Sandals’ 17 locations, then book now while this offer is still available.

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  • Hotels.com: Save 30% on select hotels through December 15, 2025.

  • Booking.com: Cyber Monday deals, take up to 50% off before Dec. 4.

  • The Standard: Get up to 30% off.

  • Hilton: 20% off stays through April 21, 2025 when you book by Jan. 5.

  • Hyatt: Get 20% off when you book in the Americas between Nov. 21 and April 20, 2025. Book before Dec. 9 with code SAVENOW.

  • Marriott: Up to 25% off for members on stays booked by Tuesday, Dec. 3.

  • Omni Hotels & Resorts: Get 30% off on 2+ night stays through May 26, 2025. Book by Dec. 4.

Best Cyber Monday cruise deals Opens in a new window Credit: Carnival Carnival Cruises Save up to $900 per room, get a $50 deposit, and qualify for a free room upgrade Get Deal

We all know that cruisin’ ain't cheap — at least, as a general rule of thumb. However, Carnival might be about to shatter your expectations. Carnival Cruises is offering major discounts through Cyber Monday starting with savings up to $900 per room, deposits from $50 per person, and free room upgrades.

With journeys all over the world, Carnival will take you on a journey through the Caribbean, along the coast of Alaska, or far abroad to the other side of the world. Book now and sail the world, wherever your heart desires.

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Targets early Cyber Monday deals are live — check out our favorite deals

Mashable - Mon, 12/02/2024 - 00:56
Best Target early Cyber Monday deals Best Tablet Deal Apple iPad Air 11-inch, 6th generation (M2 chip, 128GB, WiFi) $499 (Save $100) Get Deal Best headphone and speaker deal Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones $199.99 (Save $150) Get Deal Best speaker deal JBL Flip 6 Speaker $79.99 (Save $50) Get Deal Best TV and Soundbar deal TCL 55-inch 4K UHD Google TV $229.99 (Save $120) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, Milanese Band, GPS + cellular) $729.99 (Save $70) Get Deal Best Kitchen and Home deal KitchenAid 5.5-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer $279.99 (Save $170) Get Deal Best Toy Deal 50% off board games and toys at Target $10.99 (Save $11) Get Deal

Black Friday may be over, but the deals certainly aren't. Target's Cyber Monday deals already started up, featuring awesome discounts across categories including headphones, TVs, robot vacuums. Check out our favorite deals that are still live further down the page.

When does Target's Cyber Monday sale start?

Target's Cyber Monday sale kicked off Sunday, Dec. 1. The deals will run through Monday, Dec. 2, a 48-hour mad dash of deals following Black Friday.

Plus, the retailer is offering a holiday season price match. If you purchase an item at Target and it goes on sale leading up to Dec. 24, the brand will refund you the difference. It's also price-matching competitors' pricing within 14 days of your purchase.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing. Any deal marked with a 🔥 has dropped to a record-low price at Amazon, or matches Amazon's lowest price.

Best tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air 11-inch, 6th generation (M2 chip, 128GB, WiFi) $499.00 at Target
$599.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal Why we like it

"This Apple tablet is our favorite for most people, thanks to its versatility. It works just as well for artists as it does for students. The M2 chipset makes it a more viable laptop replacement than other tablets while costing you a few hundred dollars less than a supercharged iPad Pro." — Bethany Allard, Lead Shopping Reporter

More tablet dealsBest headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones $199.99 at Target
$349.99 Save $150.00 Get Deal Why we like it

While our very favorite Sony headphones are the Sony WH-1000XM5s, their predecessor, the Sony WH-1000XM4s are also fantastic. Plus, they're $100 cheaper.

They're phenomenal headphones with active noise cancellation that truly tune out the world. If you like to crank up the volume, these are headphones for you because the audio quality is just so good. Plus, unlike the XM5s, the XM4s fold up for easy storage and toting around.

Right now, the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are down to $199.99, saving $150 for 43% off during Target's Cyber Monday sale.

More headphone dealsBest speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: JBL JBL Flip 6 Speaker $79.99 at Target
$129.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it

JBL makes our go-to Bluetooth speakers. They're waterproof and portable with battery life to last for days. So we always have our eyes peeled for deals on JBL speakers during shopping events. At Target, you can find the JBL Flip 6 Speaker for well under $100.

It lasts up to 12 hours on a single charge and is both dustproof and waterproof. It's equipped with dual pumping bass radiators to deliver JBL's Pure Bass Sound to really get things bumping.

During Target's Cyber Monday sale, it's down to $79.99, saving you $50 on this top-notch speaker. That knocks 38% off the price.

Speaker dealsBest TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 55-inch 4K UHD Google TV $229.99 at Target
$349.99 Save $120.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Black Friday conjures images of doorbusting deals, with shoppers racing to the TVs to fight over the inventory. Luckily, you don't have to be in the stampede for TV deals with Target's early Black Friday sale.

This TCL 55-inch 4K UHD Google TV is just $229.99, knocking $120 off the price for 34% savings. It provides 4K picture and a built-in Google interface, so you don't need an extraneous streaming device.

More TV dealsSoundbar dealsBest smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm, Sport Band, GPS + cellular) $729.99 at Target
$799.99 Save $70.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The latest Apple Watch is getting a holiday discount. During Target's holiday sale, find the Apple Watch Series 10 for $70 off, marking it down to $729.99.

The Series comes packed with all the essentials for fitness tracking, playing music, and even taking calls. This model comes equipped with cellular, so you can send texts or take calls without being near your iPhone. It's waterproof too, meaning it can come along as you swim laps.

This limited-time deal is available for 9% off during Cyber Monday.

More smartwatch dealsBest home and kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Kitchenaid KitchenAid 5.5-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer $279.99 at Target
$449.99 Save $170.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If you're getting ready to whip up dozens of Christmas cookies, don't even think about doing it all by hand. Sure, it will be a great arm workout, but at what cost? Upgrade your kitchen tools ahead of the holiday season with the KitchenAid 5.5-Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer. It has twice the power of KitchenAid's standard tilt head mixer and can mix batches of 11 dozen cookies at a time. This mixer is no joke.

You can get the savings during Cyber Monday as it's marked down to $279.99, saving you $170 for 38% off.

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Robot vacuums and stick vacuums

Best toy deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hasbro 50% off board games and puzzles at target Get Deal Why we like it

Time's up on screen time. Turn to old-school entertainment this holiday season and stock your cabinets with board games and puzzles. Target is offering up to 50% off board games and puzzles during their Cyber Monday sale. Get Hasbro's The Game of Life for $11, knocking 50% off.

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Board games, Barbies, action figures, and more

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What Happened to the Android One Program?

How-To Geek - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 23:30

Android One was a great idea on paper—a range of phones with Google's core software and no bloatware, often meaning stock-like Android and fast updates. It was awesome, and it produced some great phones, until one day it just... didn't.

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Early Cyber Monday deal: You can still grab Beats Solo 4 headphones at 50% off

Mashable - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 23:26

Save $100: Early Cyber Monday shoppers can save $100 on the popular Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones. Normally $199.95, you can save 50% and pay just $99.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Beats / Amazon Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones $99.99 at Amazon
$199.95 Save $99.96 Get Deal

Cyber Monday is officially here to steal the Black Friday spotlight, and while the calendar still says Sunday, retailers like Amazon and Walmart aren’t waiting. You can score tons of deals on headphones, earbuds, and speakers, but one deal in particular stands out to us: Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones.

Sure, the AirPods are getting all the headlines, but those aren't your only options. And for budget shoppers, the eye-popping $499.99 price of the new Apple AirPods Max headphones are a non-starter. If you’ve been looking for new headphones that won't bankrupt you, then Beats offers a more practical alternative.

At a solid 50% off, the Beats Solo 4 headphones are sleek, wireless cans. Designed to work seamlessly with both Android and iOS, they deliver an effortless setup experience. These headphones showcase Beats’ signature sound, featuring custom acoustic architecture and upgraded drivers that deliver deep, punchy bass and crisp audio clarity.

The flexible headband and angled ear cups ensure a secure fit without unnecessary pressure, making these headphones perfect for everything from your daily commute to marathon streaming sessions. It's comfort meets style. And unlike the flagship headphones from Apple, Sony, Bose, Sonos, and Dyson, these headphones fold up for easy storage.

Plus, with up to 50 hours of battery life, they’ll keep the music going long after the Cyber Monday deals fade away.

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Why I Use a Privacy Screen When Working in Public

How-To Geek - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 23:15

Privacy screens are an affordable way to protect yourself from nosy colleagues and strangers whilst traveling, but they aren't flawless.

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The Best Bluetooth Trackers of 2024

How-To Geek - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 23:00

Bluetooth trackers are a handy way to keep track of your things—whether it’s your keys, wallet, or even your pet. We bring you our top picks for Bluetooth trackers to help you easily find just about anything you might misplace.

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Last chance: These Black Friday deals are selling out fast

Mashable - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 22:46

Black Friday is coming to a close, and some of the hottest deals are already slipping through shoppers’ fingers. From premium tech to outdoor essentials, inventory is moving fast. At Amazon, some items are already sold out or only available through third-party sellers. At Target, Walmart, and Best Buy, Nintendo Switch bundles are long gone. And as Cyber Monday sales start heating up, procrastinators are running out of time to order some of the year's most popular products.

If you want to score big, here’s what’s flying off the shelves.

Sony XM5 Earbuds Opens in a new window Credit: Sony / Amazon Sony WF-1000XM $228.00
$299.00 Save $71.00 Get Deal

If you’re hunting for top-tier earbuds, the Sony XM5s are a no-brainer. With stellar sound quality and industry-leading ANC, these have been a go-to gift for audiophiles and travelers. Unfortunately, the black variant is completely sold out — only third-party sellers have them now. Act fast if other colors are still on your radar.

YETI Roadie 24 Opens in a new window Credit: YETI / Amazon YETI Roadie 24 Cooler $200.00
$250.00 Save $50.00 Get Deal

The Yeti Roadie 24 is one of the most durable and portable coolers out there, making it perfect for road trips or tailgating. It’s also the only Yeti cooler on sale across multiple colors, which is why inventory is dwindling fast. (At Yeti and Amazon, other coolers are only available on sale in the Lilac and King Crab Orange colors.)

If you’ve been eyeing a cooler that lasts a lifetime, grab this one before it’s gone.

YETI Roadie 48 Opens in a new window Credit: YETI / Amazon YETI Roadie 48 $300.00
$400.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal

Except for the Roadie 24, Yeti’s Black Friday discounts for the Roadie 48 are limited to products in Lilac and King Crab Orange, two fan-favorite colors. These are selling out faster than we’ve seen in previous years, with Tundra coolers in those shades already wiped out everywhere. If you want a premium cooler in these sought-after hues, don’t wait — check Yeti and Amazon now.

Apple Airpods Pro 2 Opens in a new window Credit: Apple / Amazon Apple AirPods Pro 2 $154.00
$249.00 Save $95.00 Get Deal

Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 are a perennial favorite for their seamless ecosystem integration and impressive sound quality, making them a no-brainer holiday gift. That’s why we’re seeing stock levels fluctuate at Amazon. While they probably won’t sell out entirely, it’s smart to act now rather than risk delays later.

Samsung The Frame TV Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung / Amazon Samsung 55-Inch The Frame $897.99
$1,497.99 Save $600.00 Get Deal

Samsung’s 2024 The Frame TV isn’t just a television — it’s a work of art, literally. Perfect for blending into stylish living spaces, it’s one of the most in-demand TVs this season. Some sizes have already sold out at major retailers and are now only available from third-party sellers. Right now, there are only 20 left in stock at Amazon.

If you want the best TV for aesthetics and functionality, check Samsung’s store or risk missing out.

PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle Opens in a new window Credit: Sony PlayStation 5 Digital Edition Fortnite Cobalt Star Bundle $374.00 at Walmart
$449.99 Save $75.99 Get Deal

As in years past, no products have sold out faster than video game consoles and console bundles. At the start of the Black Friday season, you could find multiple PlayStation 5 bundles in stock at Amazon, Walmart, and other retailers. As Cyber Monday kicks off, only the PS5 Fortnite bundle remains available consistently.

If you have a gamer on your holiday shopping list who's been begging for a PS5, then we highly recommend getting in on this bundle before it's gone. With Walmart's official Cyber Monday sale starting on Sunday, Dec. 1, we expect the remaining supply to disappear, and fast.

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Cyber Monday AirPods deals are live — get the AirPods Pro 2 before they sell out

Mashable - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 22:32

UPDATE: Dec. 1, 2024, 4:20 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest pricing on all available AirPods models ahead of Cyber Monday.

Best early Cyber Monday AirPods deals Best AirPods Pro deal Apple AirPods Pro 2 🔥 $154 (save $95) Get Deal Best AirPods Max deal Apple AirPods Max $399.99 (save $149.01) Get Deal

Black Friday came and went, but the deals are still coming in hot ahead of Cyber Monday. Tech is always a big focus, and this year is no exception. Speaking of which, if you've been thinking about upgrading your headphones, now's the time to check out the deals on Apple AirPods, including the latest release, the AirPods 4.

SEE ALSO: The 8 best noise-cancelling headphones of 2024

We're tracking all the best AirPods deals below. So, if you want to get the lowest-possible price on the entire AirPods lineup, we've got you. Bookmark this page and keep checking back – we'll be adding new deals as they drop.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing. Any deal marked with a 🔥 has dropped to a record-low price.

Best AirPods Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 🔥 $153.99 at Amazon
$249.00 Save $95.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 2.

The Apple AirPods Pro 2, which come packed with great features like ANC, hearing protection options, personalized spatial audio, and more, are selling for $153.99 at Amazon (they've been going back and forth between $153.99 and $154, in case that extra penny makes a difference to you). That's $95 off and the lowest price we've seen on these earbuds yet.

As we approach Cyber Monday, we have seen these earbuds go out of stock at Amazon. If they're unavailable, you can also pick them up for this price at Walmart. As of this writing, Target and Best Buy are selling them for $169.99.

Best AirPods Max deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max (Lightning)🔥 $399.99 at Amazon
$549.00 Save $149.01 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Apple AirPods Max.

If you're not really into earbuds, the AirPods Max are a good pair of over-ear headphones that'll allow you to stay within the Apple ecosystem (we get it, we like our tech to have synergy, too). While we like them for Apple users, we do have some qualms with their shorter battery life, weird carrying case, and lack of a power button, especially at their price point. We do have to point out one fatal flaw with these headphones — they still use a lightning connector. Despite this very lame feature, they're still undeniably cool. And if you're willing to pay a bit more, the new USB-C version is on sale, too.

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The best early Cyber Monday iPad deals: Save over $100 on new models

Mashable - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 22:23
Best Cyber Monday iPad deals 2024 Best overall deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB) $499 (Save $100 at Best Buy) Get Deal Best budget iPad deal Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (10th generation, WiFi, 64GB) $279 (Save $70 at Amazon) Get Deal Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) $849 (save $150 with on-page coupon) Get Deal

Black Friday is behind us, which means that Cyber Monday is just about to kick off.

Apple deals, particularly on iPads, started rolling in once major retailers kicked off their official sales programming in early November. We've been seeing prices at or near record lows for weeks, from the iPad Air at $100 off, the 10th generation iPad at $70 off, and the new iPad mini at $99 off (which is now sold out).

SEE ALSO: All the best early Black Friday deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart

There aren't many significant price changes now that Cyber Monday is about to start. Aside from a $20 price drop on the 10th generation iPad with boosted storage, the iPad deals largely remain the same as the Black Friday shopping event. Given that these prices are some of the best of the year, that's hardly a disappointment. These deals are good no matter which way you slice it.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Black Friday iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB) $499.00 at Best Buy
$599.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal Why we like it

We consider the iPad Air the best Apple tablet for most people: it has the flexibility to be a good school companion, as it can be a laptop replacement or art tablet. The M2 chip also powers some older Pro models, but you'll be saving a few hundred bucks (especially with this iPad deal). At $499, this iPad is just a dollar away from its record-low pricing, making it an excellent time to pick it up ahead of the holidays.

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As a Plex User, I'm Begging Roku to Support PGS Subtitles

How-To Geek - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 22:15

My Plex media server is pretty modest—simultaneous transcodes are basically a no-go. Unfortunately, Roku's refusal to support PGS subtitles has made this situation a lot more difficult than it should be.

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MacBook deals are still going strong before Cyber Monday — here are the best deals live now

Mashable - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 21:53

UPDATE: Dec. 1, 2024, 3:30 p.m. EST This story has been updated with current pricing and availability ahead of Cyber Monday, redirecting the Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch link to a better deal and altering a few other deal prices.

The best Cyber Monday MacBook deals at a glance: Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,399.99 at Amazon (save $200) Get Deal Best MacBook Air deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $844 at Amazon (save $255) Get Deal Best Previous-Gen MacBook Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) ✨ $599 at Walmart (save $100) Get Deal

It's finally here. Black Friday has passed and Cyber Monday is gearing up, bringing with it tons of deals on big-ticket tech items. And if you need a new laptop, then let us introduce you to the year's best Cyber Monday MacBook deals.

The post-Thanksgiving sale is always a great time to snag low prices on Apple gadgets. MacBooks normally show up to the Cyber Monday party in a big way, and this year's discounts are particularly competitive at retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. (The Apple Store is just doing its usual gift card offer with the purchase of certain M2 and M3 models—lame.)

SEE ALSO: The best early Cyber Monday Apple deals in 2024 — deep price cuts are still live

Here, you'll find the best Cyber Monday deals on MacBooks we've seen so far. Be sure to keep checking back, as we'll update this page as soon as new deals go live. That said, we aren't expecting any further price drops. If you see the model you need at a price you can afford, hit that "Add to Cart" button. We've also tested every single MacBook available in 2024, so get help picking the right model in Mashable's guide to the best MacBooks.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨.

Best MacBook Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,399.00 at Amazon
$1,599.00 Save $200.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the M4 Apple MacBook Pro.

The newest MacBook Pro is here, and it's already on sale. The M4-chip-equipped workhorse outperformed Qualcomm-based laptops and lasted more than 16 hours per charge in our testing. You can save $200 on the base configuration at Amazon ahead of Cyber Monday. (It has 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.) If you've been waiting to splurge, now is your moment.

More Cyber Monday MacBook Pro dealsBest MacBook Air deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $844.00 at Amazon
$1,099.00 Save $255.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read Mashable's full review of the M3 Apple MacBook Air.

The current-gen MacBook Air (which has a previous-gen M3 chip) is our favorite MacBook for most people because of its solid everyday power, awesome keyboard, and support for two external displays. Ahead of Cyber Monday, Amazon is still offering record-low Black Friday pricing on the base configuration, which just got upgraded from 8GB to 16GB of memory, and Best Buy hasn't managed to match it yet. It's less than $100 more than the older M2 version, so this is kind of a no-brainer.

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How to Edit WhatsApp Messages After Sending

How-To Geek - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 21:30

Ever sent a WhatsApp message only to spot a typo or realize you left out something important? We’ve all been there! Thankfully, WhatsApp lets you quickly edit any message even after it’s been sent.

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A ton of awesome Lego deals are live before Cyber Monday

Mashable - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 21:25

UPDATE: Dec. 1, 2024, 3:05 p.m. EST This post has been updated to reflect the latest pricing on Black Friday and early Cyber Monday Lego deals live on Sunday, as well as out of stock notices for a few deals. New deals at Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy on DREAMZzz, Minecraft, Christmas and more have also been added.

The best Lego Black Friday deals still around Top Walmart Lego deal Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle $45 (save $34.99) Get Deal Best Amazon Lego deal Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle and Grounds $135.99 at Amazon (save $31) Get Deal Top Best Buy Lego deal Lego Star Wars Mos Espa Podrace Diorama $55.99 (save $24) Get Deal

Lego is forever. Modern Lego sets span from classic worlds like Lego City, franchise collaborations with beloved characters like Harry Potter, and exciting new adventures in Lego Dreamzzz, where shark ships ply the skies. 

Lego might be forever, but Black Friday / Cyber Monday weekend comes only once per year — at least, sort of. This year, retailers were pushing Lego Black Friday deals so early that the first few waves had already dropped and sold out before Black Friday even hit. But don't worry — Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more made sure to swap in new Lego deals that'll save you up to 40% on Star Wars, Harry Potter, or Disney collections, those iconic floral sets, and more. Many of the best deals from Black Friday have carried over into the weekend, with new ones already starting to drop for Cyber Monday and more on their way.

SEE ALSO: The best Nintendo Switch deals still live after Black Friday

Whether you’re a collector treating yourself to a new set or you’re looking for a gift for a kid, right now is one of the best times to buy Lego all year round. Here are the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday Lego deals live as of Dec. 1st. Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Black Friday Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Star Wars Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle (75362) $45.00 at Walmart
$79.99 Save $34.99 Get Deal Why we like it

The Office Lego Set may have sold out at Walmart within a day or so of dropping, but Walmart has another Lego deal that deserves a shout out. Star Wars fans will get a huge kick out of the Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle. With a rotating cockpit, signature red wings, and four figurines including bounty hunter and Sith, this is an action-packed set. Walmart's nearly 28% discount drops this set to $45, beating Best Buy's price by $13.99 on the same model number.

More Lego Walmart Black Friday dealsAmazon Black Friday Lego dealsBest Buy Black Friday Lego dealsTarget Black Friday Lego dealsBlack Friday deals at the Lego websiteOther great Lego Black Friday deals from Kohl's, Scheels, and more
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The 7 Settings I Tweaked First When Moving to Bluesky From X

How-To Geek - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 21:15

I've been a Twitter (now X) user for almost a decade, but I recently installed Bluesky on my device, and I think it's going to be my next X. While most of Bluesky's default settings are fine, there are seven options I recommend you change right away if you make the switch.

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The best early Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals of 2024 — record-low prices are still live

Mashable - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 21:08

UPDATE: Dec. 1, 2024, 3:00 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the most recent sale pricing and stock of all of the Apple Watches still on sale the weekend after Black Friday, including a $20 further discount on the 2nd gen GPS + Cellular Apple Watch SE (compared to its initial sale price before Thanksgiving).

Early Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals: Best Series 10 deal Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) $359 at Best Buy (Save $70) Get Deal Best Ultra deal Apple Watch Ultra 2 (49mm, GPS + cellular) $719 at Amazon (Save $70) Get Deal Budget Pick Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (40mm, GPS) $149 at Amazon (save $100) Get Deal

Black Friday itself is finished, but you can still score Apple Watch deals as we head into Cyber Monday. The big retailers are bringing the best prices we've seen on Apple Watches all year.

As of Sunday, Dec. 1st, the Apple Watch SE is at the low price of $149 (although only in select colorways.) If you prefer to stick with the current-gen, the recently released Series 10 watch is also on sale, and at its lowest-ever price. And for shoppers who are really ready to splurge, you can still grab the Apple Watch Ultra 2 for $70 off at Amazon.

SEE ALSO: MacBook deals are going extremely hard this Black Friday — here are the best deals live now

Below, you'll find each of those picks, along with more of the best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals. If you've got more Apple gadgets on your holiday wishlist, we're tracking all of the latest Apple deals as well. Just be warned: select sizes, colors, and configurations of the most popular Apple products are already very low in stock.

All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Apple Watch deal before Cyber Monday Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm, GPS) $359.00 at Best Buy
$429.00 Save $70.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Read more from Mashable about the Apple Watch Series 10.

Just two months after its release, the Series 10 is down to a record-low price (for the third time).

Last year, the Series 9 dropped to $359 during Black Friday, so it's pretty impressive to be able to snag the next-gen Apple Watch for the same amount of money — especially when that next-gen watch has a bigger, crispier 46mm display (but a thinner design overall) and an inbuilt speaker for playing audio directly from your watch. If you'd be fine with a smaller screen, you can save an extra $30 and opt for the 42mm Series 10, which is on sale for $329 at Best Buy.

The best Black Friday Apple Watch deals

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The best Nintendo Switch deals live before Cyber Monday

Mashable - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 21:08
The best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals at a glance Best Nintendo Switch console deal Nintendo Switch OLED 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle 349 Get Deal Best Nintendo Switch game deal 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' $30 (save $39) Get Deal Best Nintendo Switch accessory deal CRKD Nitro Deck $49.99 (save $20) Get Deal

Good Nintendo Switch deals are pretty hard to come by. For some reason, Nintendo just generally doesn't like to list their consoles, games, or accessories at steep discounts, even during big sales events. But Black Friday changes people, and this year, the iconic gaming company is actually offering up some competitive, worthwhile deals from store to store. Now that this year's sale is officially on, there's a slew of great deals on the console itself as well as games to play on it to take advantage of now.

Whether you can stumble across those Switch deals before they sell out is another story. So far, we've already seen several games and Mario Kart 8 bundles completely scooped up, so don't hesitate to jump on an enticing deal if you see it in stock.

SEE ALSO: Do not sleep on these Cyber Monday streaming deals

Below, find our favorite Nintendo Switch-centric deals still available just before Cyber Monday, including any price cuts we can find on Switch consoles and console bundles, individual games, and accessories like controllers, cases, microSD cards, and more.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Nintendo Switch console deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo Nintendo Switch OLED 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' Bundle at Walmart
Get Deal Why we like it

The Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch bundle is pretty much a Black Friday staple at this point, and 2024 is no different. During Black Friday, the bundle was $50 off at Walmart, but that quickly sold out. It's hard to find post-Black-Friday, but Target still has some in stock ahead of Cyber Monday. Because it's such a hot item, we'd say finding one at all (even at full price) is a deal in itself.

More Nintendo Switch console dealsBest Nintendo Switch game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' $30.00 at Walmart
$69.00 Save $39.00 Get Deal Why we like it

There's a large group of people who would say that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom isn't just one of the best Nintendo Switch games ever made, but one of the best games ever made in general. And you know what? We'd have a hard time making a case against that. In other words, it's a must-play, and now is the best time to buy a copy if you haven't experienced it yet — for Black Friday, Walmart has Tears of the Kingdom listed at just $30, down from $69. That's the best deal we've seen on this game yet, so don't hesitate to lock in your purchase.

More Nintendo Switch game dealsBest Nintendo Switch accessory deal Opens in a new window Credit: CRKD CRKD Nitro Deck $49.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $20.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Look, we aren't Joy-Con haters around these parts, but it's no secret that they aren't perfect. The CRKD Nitro Deck may be the controller upgrade you've been craving, and it's $20 off ahead of Cyber Monday at Amazon, just $49.99. The Switch fits seamlessly within the handheld device, and the whole thing can be docked for TV gaming sessions.

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Not Sure If You'll Like Linux? Try It From Your Browser

How-To Geek - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 21:00

As a long-time Linux user, I enjoy encouraging others to try it. That's why I search for ways people can explore Linux without much hassle. There's virtual machines, there's WSL—then there's a platform that lets you run a Linux distro from the web browser you're using right now.

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Whats going on with ChatGPT and the name David Mayer?

Mashable - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 20:43

For some unknown reason, typing the name "David Mayer" prompts an error message from ChatGPT. The internet is trying to figure out why.

The issue first bubbled up a few days ago with one Redditor on the r/ChatGPT subreddit posting they asked "who is david mayer?" and got a message saying, "I'm unable to produce a response."

SEE ALSO: ChatGPT Search: iPhone users can now leverage the AI search engine with ‘Shortcuts’ support Tweet may have been deleted

Since then it has kicked off a flurry of attempts to try and get ChatGPT to even say the name, let alone explain who the mysterious man is. People have tried all sorts of tricks, like sharing a screenshot of a message including the name or changing their profile name to David Mayer and prompting ChatGPT to recite it back. But nothing has worked.

Of course the big question is who is David Mayer and why does the utterance of his name break ChatGPT? Numerous theories have already cropped up. As the online world quickly figured out, googling "David Mayer" results in David Mayer de Rothschild, heir to the famed Rothschild banking family, who is an adventurer and environmentalist.

But users discovered that ChatGPT could talk about "David de Rothschild," and notable figures with the last name "Mayer" and the first name starting with "D," but would crash once it seemed to be typing "David Mayer."

Others were able to prompt ChatGPT to offer a possible explanation for why it blocks certain responses. It could be some kind of bug or "specific filter or rule in the system that blocks certain names from being processed." So for some reason, the name David Mayer might have been blacklisted either by accident or on purpose, which lead to further speculation. Maybe the heir to the Rothschild fortune has the means of preventing his name from being generated by ChatGPT?

Another theory is that it's a different David Mayer, like the historian who was mistaken for a Chechen terrorist with the same alias, and is somehow blacklisted from being mentioned.

The likeliest theory is that someone named David Mayer has done a good job of scrubbing his internet presence. In some jurisdictions like the EU, where there are strict privacy and Right to be Forgotten laws, users can request the removal of their personal information from ChatGPT training data. One user (via Justine Moore on X) found other names that "trigger the same response."

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Mashable has reached out to OpenAI for explanation and will update this story with a response.

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The Best Bike Phone Mounts of 2024

How-To Geek - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 20:15

Picking up a bike mount for your phone is a great way to give your device a home whenever you go out riding. It will keep your smartphone safe while making it easy to access music, GPS, or whatever else you may need while riding.

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Were deals experts and this is the tech wed actually buy from Amazons Cyber Monday sale

Mashable - Sun, 12/01/2024 - 20:13

The Mashable Shopping team spends every morning year-round writing about the best deals of the day. That means we're extremely familiar with historical sale pricing for all of the products we cover. We also spend all year testing products for our reviews and buying guides. So, when Black Friday rolls around, we're equipped to tell you which products are truly worth buying and whether you're actually getting a good deal on them.

We're tracking all the best Black Friday deals in one place, as well as in breakouts by category, including laptops, headphones, TVs, and so much more. But since Amazon officially kicked off its Cyber Monday sale on Saturday (classic Amazon), we thought we'd comb through and find the best deals on the products we've tested or use in our daily lives.

Here are 13 Amazon Cyber Monday deals we recommend shopping:

Logitech MX Master 3S for Mac Opens in a new window Credit: Logitech Logitech MX Master 3S for Mac $84.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal

"My work from home life can be organized into two distinct periods: Before the Logitech MX Master 3S for Mac and After the Logitech MX Master 3S for Mac. When I bought it, it felt excessive to spend $100 on a mouse. But the comfort, the perfectly muted click sound, the 2.4 GHz dongle that allows me to connect it to my Bluetooth-less gaming PC and my work computer via Bluetooth and switch between the two effortlessly makes it worth every penny — and especially so if you can grab it for $15 off." —Bethany Allard, Lead Shopping Reporter

Loftie alarm clock Opens in a new window Credit: Loftie Loftie smart alarm clock $119.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $30.00 Get Deal

"OK, I know this is an incredibly expensive alarm clock, even on sale. However, I’m also a firm believer in investing in the items you use every single day (see: the Logitech mouse blurb). As someone who is a.) very much not a morning person despite her best efforts and b.) works East Coast hours, I decided to bite the bullet and get this alarm clock a few months back. While I got mine for a bit cheaper as it was refurbished and on sale, after months of using it, I would happily buy it for $120. The alarm sounds are so much less abrasive than a standard iPhone alarm (which made me realize how much the iPhone alarm sounds made me feel like the worst version of myself first thing in the morning). The app is easy to use, but you also don’t need it to use the clock to its fullest. Plus, it looks really good on my nightstand." —BA

Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra noise-cancelling headphones $299.00 at Amazon
$429.00 Save $130.00 Get Deal

"While these aren’t the headphones I use personally, I spent a few months with the Bose QuietComfort Ultras last year when I tested them out for Mashable’s headphone coverage. I wore them through entire work days, on plane rides, and even in a pinch, to edit a couple of podcast episodes. My lasting impression of them is that they are the most comfortable over-ear headphones I’ve ever used — an opinion that Mashable Shopping Reporter Sam Mangino and Lead Shopping Reporter Dylan Haas agree with. I own Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for my daily use, and though I think the Sonys are better with sound quality and switching between multiple devices better, the Bose’s are definitely more suited to all day wear, while still offering solid sound quality and noise cancellation. And at $299, they’ve hit a new record low for Black Friday (the Sony headphones, on the other hand, is good but not exceptional, having dropped down to their $298 sale price for every other shopping holiday this year)." —BA

Dreame Gleam hair dryer Opens in a new window Credit: Dreame Dreame Gleam hair dryer $64.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $35.00 Get Deal

"It’s officially a thing that vacuum companies also make hair dryers, and after testing the Dreame Gleam for Mashable’s Dyson Supersonic dupes guide, I’m glad this trend exists. This hair dryer is the most affordable dupe we’ve spotted, coming with two speeds and three heat settings. It’s lightweight, small enough that it won’t be a pain to travel with or store when you’re not using it, and does really well at drying hair in a short period of time. It sticks to the basics, coming with only one attachment and no special hair care settings you might find on pricier dryers, but if you’ve been meaning to upgrade from an older dryer and aren’t all that into the idea of dropping a few hundred bucks, the Dreame Gleam is a great budget option at full price and an even better one at 35% off." —BA

Philips Hue smart bulbs Opens in a new window Credit: Philips Hue Philips Hue A19 white and color smart bulbs $75.98 at Amazon
$134.99 Save $59.01 Get Deal

"If you buy one thing this Black Friday, let it be Philips Hue bulbs. I don't think I'm being dramatic when I say having smart lights in my home has changed my life. I pop these suckers into every socket I can so I never have to use The Big Light. I control my lights from my phone or with Alexa commands, and I have a world of colors and scenes at my fingertips. I love using the natural light setting when I'm working from home or creating moody red or purple lighting while watching movies. I would (and have) 100 percent pay full price for Hue bulbs, so I without a doubt recommend buying them while they're on sale for Black Friday. P.S. Amazon has them for $4 cheaper than Philips' official website." —Miller Kern, Deputy Shopping and Reviews Editor

Amazon Echo Spot Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Spot $44.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $35.00 Get Deal Why we like it

"I live in an Echo household. I'm obsessed with my Echo Show 10 in my kitchen/living room area, and my Echo Show 5 is a staple on my desk. I upgraded from a studio to a one-bedroom apartment a couple of months ago, so I needed another Echo speaker for my bedroom. The Echo Spot is a perfect addition to my nightstand. I can see the time and weather at a glance, and the audio quality is surprisingly good for such a small speaker. Plus, I've connected it with my Philips Hue bulbs, so I can be cozy in bed and ask Alexa to turn the lights off or on." —MK

Kindle Paperwhite Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) $129.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $30.00 Get Deal

"I'll be honest, I haven't tried out the brand-new Kindle Paperwhite, but I do use my previous-gen Paperwhite religiously. (FWIW, my colleague, Samantha Mangino, tested the new Paperwhite and said it's the only Kindle you need.) I never thought I would be an e-reader person, but I'm fully on the dark side now and would recommend the Kindle Paperwhite to everyone. It's super portable, this new model is even faster than the last, and it's waterproof — which means I get to take it to the beach, pool, and bath without worries. Now, $30 off is not a spectacular deal, but Kindle deals haven't been mind-blowing in quite some time. With their growing popularity in the last couple of years, Amazon has gotten stingy with Kindle discounts. So, take any deal you can get with these e-readers." —MK

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones $298.00 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $101.99 Get Deal

"I've tested my fair share of headphones for Mashable, and there are others that I like more for specific features, but if I were to recommend one solid, all-around pair of noise-cancelling headphones, it would easily be Sony's flagship WH-1000XM5s. They're comfortable and stylish, and Sony's audio quality is insanely hard to beat. The noise cancellation is solid, too. You could definitely opt for a more expensive pair of headphones with the Sonos Ace or Dyson OnTrac, both of which I tested and loved. But for the average person, the XM5s are some of the best overall headphones you can buy. FYI, the smoky pink color is ever-so-slightly cheaper at $297.48." —MK

Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed gaming earbuds Opens in a new window Credit: Razer Razer Hammerhead HyperSpeed wireless multi-platform gaming earbuds $99.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal

"I love a comfy over-ear gaming headset, but sometimes it can feel just a little too cumbersome to wear one for hours on end. That’s why I’m extremely thankful for these gaming earbuds from Razer, which give my sore ears a break from one of my many traditional headsets. They work basically just like AirPods, have pretty decent ANC, and are extremely low-latency for a pair of wireless gaming earbuds. My friends tell me they sound great on the receiving end, too!" —Dylan Haas, Lead Shopping Reporter

TheraGun Pro massage gun Opens in a new window Credit: Therabody TheraGun Pro Get Deal

"I train Muay Thai at least three days per week, and as I get older, it’s getting tougher on my body. After suffering a hip injury last year, I thought I’d have to take extended time off from my favorite hobby, but thanks to my Theragun Pro (and some physical therapy), I was able to recover much faster and without as much pain. Now, I use it every time I warm up before training to loosen up my hips, and it helps me feel like I’m actually 29 years old instead of 80." —DH

Zojirushi rice cooker Opens in a new window Credit: Zojirushi Zojirushi rice cooker (NS-LGC05XB) $135.59 at Amazon
$194.50 Save $58.91 Get Deal

"I recently got this rice cooker as a wedding gift from a friend, and it has very quickly become my favorite kitchen appliance in my home. It’s so easy to use, and my rice comes out literally perfect every time now. I also love that it plays 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' each time I start it up. Just adorable! Now that I’ve experienced the Zojirushi magic for myself, I fear I can never go back. I can’t believe I was ever making rice in a pot. That sucked so bad in hindsight." —DH

Anker Zolo power bank Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Zolo power bank (20,00mAh) $25.19 at Amazon
$35.99 Save $10.80 with on-page coupon Get Deal

"My boyfriend is a touring musician with a several generations-old iPhone. So, needless to say, it doesn't hold a charge as well as it used to. Not to mention, it sees a lot of use on long travel days. I bought him this exact power bank before his last tour and he's still raving about it. The 20,000mAh battery could resurrect his dead phone several times before needing a recharge itself. Plus, it features 30W two-way fast-charging, so it doesn't take a million years to bring your phone back to life. For those with newer phones, it also has a built-in USB-C cable for convenience. It's currently on sale for only $25.19 with an on-page coupon — a no-brainer, TBH." — Christina Buff, Shopping Reporter

Sansi clip-on grow light Opens in a new window Credit: Sansi Sansi Small Pot Clip-on Grow Light $13.49 at Amazon
$19.99 Save $6.50 with on-page coupon Get Deal

"These 5W clip-on grow lights from Sansi have made the transition to 5:00 p.m. sunsets a breeze for my smaller potted plants. Instead of disturbing your plant's roots with a metal rod (like most other small grow lights), the Sansi lights clamp onto the side of practically any pot. The 360-degree adjustable gooseneck allows you to direct the light however you choose and there's four different brightness levels to cycle through. Set a timer for three, six, or 12 hours and forget about it. My only regret about my purchase is that I picked them up before they went on sale." — CB

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