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By now you’ve probably heard of ArtCraft and developer Brandon Thomas, who created open-source alternatives to seven applications in Adobe's Creative Cloud suite. Thomas said on Hacker News that he was motivated by Adobe’s dark pattern cancellation policy. If you're not familiar, Adobe's annual plans billed monthly can carry an early termination fee, something many customers may not realize when signing up. He also expressed his frustration with existing Linux alternatives, writing, “I'm sick of GIMP, Krita, and Inkscape being the best Linux and open source have to offer.”

Will your child become a SpaceX shareholder? They will if Elon Musk lives up to his promise — something he doesn't have a very good track record of doing.

Early Monday morning, in a post on his social media platform X, Musk shared that he was planning to give a SpaceX share to every child in the U.S. in 2027.

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"Next year, I will give one of my SpaceX shares to every kid in America," Musk posted at 3:52 a.m. ET. "This will be the first of many."

Musk's post appears to be a response to a recent announcement from Anthropic, an AI company that's a direct competitor to Musk's xAI.

On Sunday, Anthropic shared a post regarding the company's plan to take 5 percent of its shares and put them towards a new entity called the Anthropic Public Benefit Fund. The company said the percentage would grow to around 20 percent as the company's value increases. In addition, Anthropic's co-founders have also pledged to donate 80 percent of their equity as well.

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"I recommend giving the shares directly to the public," Musk posted in a reply directly to Anthropic's X account. "This is what I will be doing."

If you're wondering exactly how Musk plans to go about it, the SpaceX founder appears to have answered that as well — and it involves President Donald Trump's Invest America accounts.

SEE ALSO: Bernie Sanders proposes bill to give the public a 50% stake in AI companies

The Trump administration set up an investment account program for children under 18 called Invest America, also known as Trump accounts, and provided a $1,000 one-time payment to every child with an account who was born during Trump's second term.

In a reply to a X user who asked Musk if he'd be distributing the shares through Invest America, Musk replied with a simple "Yes."

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According to the latest U.S. Census, there are currently 72 million children in the country who are under the age of 18. SpaceX stock is currently trading at around $150 a share. If Musk does actually donate a SpaceX share to every child in the U.S., he's looking at giving away $10.8 billion, which would be the largest donation in history.

However, Musk has a history of not following through with his promises. Aside from all of the various business-related examples, Musk has previously made philanthropic claims and did not deliver. 

For example, Musk previously claimed that he would donate $6 billion to solve world hunger if the U.N. World Food Program provided a detailed plan. They did, and Musk did not deliver the donation. In a separate case of Musk's false promises, he claimed he would fund fixing water contamination issues in any home in Flint, Michigan. He didn't do that either.

SEE ALSO: Tesla unveils new Roadster and yes, it can actually fly

When Musk has donated money in the past, it's usually to his own charitable group, the Musk Foundation. The organization has more than $14 billion in assets, according to a New York Times report last year. However, the report found that most of the money the Musk Foundation donated went to groups closely tied to him and his businesses.

Will Musk make good on this promise? We'll have to wait until next year to find out.

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Nathan Fielder is the name on everyone's lips right now.

Alongside Primetime helmer Lance Oppenheim, Fielder co-directed the buzzy documentary You Can See Everything, in which he moves in with Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and her partner Billy Evans in the days leading up to Holmes's prison sentence.

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As You Can See Everything progresses, the film morphs into something stranger than even the first unsettling teaser could have prepared audiences for. That mind-melting trajectory is an extension of Fielder's prior television work, which interrogates how we document reality on film and TV.

SEE ALSO: Let's talk 'You Can See Everything' spoilers: An explainer for Nathan Fielder's Elizabeth Holmes documentary

Whether you've never heard of Fielder before and are now curious thanks to You Can See Everything, or you're a Fielder diehard looking for a rewatch of his greatest hits, we've got you covered on where you can see everything... of his prior work, that is.

Here's where you can stream Fielder's TV shows.

Where can I watch Nathan for You?

Fielder's early career began with roles in Canadian comedy series like This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Important Things with Demetri Martin. But his first major standalone project is Comedy Central's Nathan for You.

The reality show parody sees Fielder leveraging his business degree to help small business owners. However, his unusual methods take him — and his subjects — down increasingly wild paths. According to You Can See Everything, Holmes's primary exposure to Fielder was a clip from Nathan for You.

Even if you've never seen a full episode of Nathan for You, the show has likely crossed your path at some point online. Perhaps it was Fielder cooking up viral stunts like 2014's viral "Dumb Starbucks" shop, or through enduring memes like "I hope you're hungry... for nothing."

Enduring virality aside, several Nathan for You episodes can take deep turns, including series finale "Finding Frances," and the whole show serves as a primer for Fielder's reality-bending approach to his work.

How to watch: Nathan for You is now streaming on HBO Max.

Where can I watch The Rehearsal?

Fielder continues to blur reality and fiction in The Rehearsal.

Once again, the show involves Fielder trying to help people in his own unique way. This time, however, the focus is on extensively rehearsing tough interactions so that his subjects can be prepared for anything coming their way. That means building full-scale sets, hiring actors to play doppelgängers, and conducting elaborate run-throughs of every possible outcome.

Season 1's scenarios range from confessing a lie to your trivia teammates to raising a son, while Season 2 takes a turn into examining plane crashes and pilot communication.

Fielder's "experiments" will melt your brain, while also echoing the painstaking recreations of his unrecorded conversations with Holmes in You Can See Everything.

How to watch: The Rehearsal is now streaming on HBO Max.

Where can you watch The Curse?

Fielder moves fully into fiction with The Curse, which he co-created with Benny Safdie.

In this reality TV satire, Fielder and Emma Stone star as aspiring HGTV stars Whitney and Asher Siegel, a married couple whose show Flipanthropy looks to build eco-friendly homes in Española, New Mexico. But after a local child declares a curse on Asher, the production and the Siegels' fraught personal lives spiral.

What follows is a surreal examination of reality TV, gentrification, hollow activism, and more. It's a bizarro trip that You Can See Everything fans might not want to miss.

How to watch: The Curse is now streaming on Paramount+.

Plugging your phone in and seeing something unrecognizable in your status bar is not a particularly fun experience. Often, you charge your phone because your battery is about to run out, or you need it charged so you can use it the next morning. In these scenarios, the last thing you want is to find out there is some sort of problem.

If we're talking about iconic rom-com scenes, Patrick (Heath Ledger) singing "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" to Kat (Julia Stiles) from the bleachers of the high school stadium has to be up in the top five. The 10 Things I Hate About You serenade scene shifted the expectations of millennials everywhere when it came to love and big gestures. So when Dancing With the Stars announced last week that Stiles will honor the late Heath Ledger with a routine to the same song, we knew it was primetime for a rewatch.

If you want to revisit the legendary rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You before Stiles' big performance on Tuesday, Oct. 20 (at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, streaming on Disney+), or just whenever you feel like it, it's available to watch for free. Here's what you need to know.

How to watch 10 Things I Hate About You for free

Typically, when we're talking about a way to stream something for free, it requires a trial period of some sort. That's not the case here. You can watch 10 Things I Hate About You for free without entering a single credit card detail, thanks to Pluto TV. If you're streaming from your browser, just head to Pluto.TV and hit play. If you're streaming directly from your TV, you'll have to download the Pluto TV app first, but then you'll be able to stream it for free. You don't even need to make an account.

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If you're in the mood for a double feature, Julia Stiles' Save the Last Dance is also streaming for free on Pluto TV, as well as her films A Guy Thing, Down to You, and Carolina.

Other ways to watch 10 Things I Hate About You

Pluto TV is always free, but you will have to watch a few ads along the way. If that's a total deal breaker for you, the film is also currently streaming on Disney+ or available to rent on-demand at digital retailers for just $3.99.

Here are some quick links to stream, buy, or rent 10 Things I Hate About You:

• Stream it on Disney+ — starting at $11.99/month

• Rent or buy it at Prime Video — $3.99 to rent, $17.99 to buy

• Rent or buy it at Fandango — $3.99 to rent, $17.99 to buy

• Rent or buy it at Apple TV — $3.99 to rent, $17.99 to buy

Black Friday may not be until Nov. 27, but headphones deals — including on AirPods — are already popping up ahead of the year's biggest shopping holiday.

Granted, Black Friday sales start much earlier than the day itself. Though we haven't yet received any official confirmation of sale dates, we are seeing Black Friday-worthy deals: the AirPods Max 2 are $100 off, while the AirPods 4 and Pro 3 both have markdowns as well.

So what's the best way to approach your AirPods purchasing journey this holiday season? In addition to gathering the best deals live now, we also used our deals expertise and years of experience covering shopping holidays and Black Friday deals to give context on which deals we're still holding out on.

Best AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Max 2 $449 at Amazon
$549 Save $100   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Admittedly, the AirPods Max 2 aren't Mashable's favorite headphones, especially in comparison to the price and feature set of other premium options. However, we can acknowledge they have a stunning design, are great for Apple users, and do boast solid sound quality and noise cancellation. At $100, they're definitely at a more palatable (if still high) price point. With still weeks to go until Black Friday proper, this is an especially impressive deal, though at the time of writing, it is only live on the blue and purple AirPods.

Read our full review on the AirPods Max 2.

More AirPods deals

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

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

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

AirPods deals we're waiting on

• AirPods 5: Apple's latest AirPods have yet to properly go on sale. The cheaper model dropped a few bucks in September, while the $149 wireless charging model has never seen even a small price dip. As these are already Apple's best value earbuds at full price, we're hoping to be a more substantial price drop as we inch closer to Black Friday.

• AirPods Pro 3: Yes, they're technically already on sale, but $199 isn't the best price we've seen on Apple's noise-cancelling in-ear buds. They dropped down to $179 during October Prime Day, and have even gone as low as $169 earlier this year. All this to say, $199 isn't a bad deal, but it certainly could be better.

When it comes to Linux desktop environments, three names get all the attention: GNOME, KDE Plasma, and Cinnamon. However, there are dozens of other desktop environments that are just as good, if not better, depending on your specific use case. So, if you’re tired of these mainstream options, here are three overlooked desktop environments worth trying out.

SAVE $200: The Apple Mac Studio M5 Max is on sale at Amazon for $2,299, down from the list price of $2,499. That's a savings of $200 from the 8% discount.

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$2,499 Save $200   Get Deal at Amazon

We haven't even hit Halloween yet, but it's feeling like Black Friday with all the deals rolling in. As tech prices continue to rise (along with everything else), we're not mad at all that sales are already underway. If you've been checking out Apple's newest tech, there's a nice deal in store today.

As of Oct. 19, the Apple Mac Studio M5 Max is on sale at Amazon for $2,299, down from the list price of $2,499. That's a saving of $200 from the 8% discount. Today's sale price is the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

Apple didn't hold back on upgrades with the new Mac Studio M5 Max. It comes with Thunderbolt 5 ports, the ability to connect with up to eight monitors, and of course, there's the M5 Max chip.

Apple considers this model to be exceptional for those who have high-demand tasks to complete but don't want to place anything bulky on their desks. The Mac Studio is a 7.7-inch square that'll easily tuck under most displays.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone Duo sells out instantly. It's backordered until December.

Adding to the improvements, Apple mentions the Studio M5 Max has up to 3.9x faster AI performance compared to previous models. Plus, it has onboard USB-A and USB-C ports, as well as a headphone jack.

Before we see this sale price vanish, hop on the $200 savings for the Apple Mac Studio M5 Max.

TL;DR: The 55-inch LG C6 Series OLED evo AI 4K Smart TV (2026) is on sale for $999.99, down from $1,399.99, at Amazon. That's a 29% discount and a new all-time low price for this model.

55-inch LG C6 Series OLED evo AI 4K Smart TV (2026) $999.99 at Amazon
$1,399.99 Save $400   Get Deal at Amazon

If you're tired of watching dimly lit movies and squinting at a washed-out, grayish screen, this LG OLED deal is definitely worth a look. (Honestly, there's nothing worse than trying to watch a dark scene and seeing only a reflection of your living room lamps.)

SEE ALSO: What's the best time to buy a TV? The 4 optimal sale windows, including Black Friday.

Right now, you can get the 55-inch LG C6 Series OLED evo AI 4K Smart TV (2026) for $999.99, down from $1,399.99, at Amazon. That's a 29% discount, or $400 in savings. According to our trusty price-history tool, CamelCamelCamel, this is the first time this model has ever dropped below $1,299 (on Amazon), making it a brand-new all-time low.

The new C6 features over 8.3 million self-lit pixels. (Translation: each individual pixel can turn itself off to create inky blacks and vibrant contrast.) For anyone connecting a PS5 or Xbox Series X, this model is specifically equipped to handle next-gen consoles. It delivers a 0.1ms response time and up to a 165Hz refresh rate for smooth, tear-free gameplay.

Bonus: It runs on LG's updated webOS 26 platform, so you'll get access to all your streaming apps, plus built-in Google Gemini for smarter recommendations.

I went into Netflix's Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 fully expecting to have my heart broken. Again. After all, the original 2022 anime from CD Projekt Red and Studio Trigger made us fall in love with David and Lucy, then reminded us that love isn't enough to survive Night City. Four years later, I still can't hear "I Really Want to Stay at Your House" without feeling a little emotional.

How do you follow up a story that resonated so deeply with audiences? More importantly, how do you make people care that much all over again? As it turns out, by telling a very different kind of story. Edgerunners 2 doesn't just live up to its predecessor. In some ways, I think it surpasses it.

That's not a declaration I make lightly. The first Edgerunners was a remarkable achievement in animated storytelling, a kinetic, emotionally devastating tragedy anchored by David and Lucy's love story. But I don't think the measure of a great Cyberpunk story is how thoroughly it breaks your heart. What I love about Edgerunners 2 is that it finds its emotional power somewhere else.

Rebellious teenager Talia has replaced nearly her entire body with cyberware, much to her mother's dismay. Credit: NETFLIX © 2026

Rather than centering its story on one relationship, the second season introduces a new ensemble of characters whose lives intersect in unexpected ways. There's Roman, a young aspiring filmmaker who would rather experience Night City through the lens of his analog camcorder than through the simulated reality of a braindance. Then there's Talia, a rebellious teenager who has replaced nearly her entire body with cyberware, much to the horror of her mother, who enlists her ex-boyfriend, a past-his-prime edgerunner named Weak, to track her down. And there's D, a Nomad driven by a desire to avenge the destruction of his clan, even as the identity of those responsible remains a mystery.

Then there's Capri, a mysterious digital consciousness whose search for a human host introduces another dimension to the story's exploration of identity and what it means to be human.

A washed-up edgerunner named Weak gets pulled back into Night City's chaos when an old flame asks him to find her daughter. Credit: NETFLIX © 2026

They don't necessarily have much in common, and their motivations aren't always aligned. But as their stories begin to overlap, Edgerunners 2 becomes less about any one person's journey and more about the ways people influence one another, often without realizing it. It's an approach that gives the series a different emotional texture from its predecessor, allowing its characters to exist as individuals while gradually revealing the connections between them.

In a city that treats human life as disposable, there's something incredibly tender about watching people discover that their lives can mean something to someone else.

And it's those connections that make this season so affecting. These characters are shaped by loss, ambition, rebellion, and the circumstances of their lives. They're not necessarily searching for companionship, but their encounters with one another have a way of changing them. In a city that treats human life as disposable, there's something incredibly tender about watching people discover that their lives can mean something to someone else.

For writer and showrunner Bartosz Sztybor, the challenge of following up the first Edgerunners wasn't simply recreating what made it successful. It was finding a different way to explore the same philosophical questions.

"For me, the second season asks the same philosophical questions, but the answers are different," Sztybor told Mashable. "We have different characters; they make different choices, so the consequences are different."

It's an approach that makes Edgerunners 2 feel like more than a continuation of a beloved anime. It expands our understanding of what a story set in Night City can be, and what makes those stories worth telling.

Night City looks a little different this time

The first Edgerunners dazzled with its vibrant neon palette and sleek character designs, but the second series embraces a grittier aesthetic, with darker imagery, thicker lines, and a distinctly retro sensibility. There's an unmistakable influence of '80s and '90s anime in its exaggerated character designs and explosive action sequences. I particularly love the way D's hair becomes bigger and spikier during moments of heightened intensity, evoking the gloriously over-the-top power-ups of Dragon Ball.

A Nomad with a score to settle, D is determined to avenge the destruction of his clan. Credit: NETFLIX © 2026

That retro aesthetic was intentional. Sztybor told Mashable that when he first pitched Edgerunners 2 to Studio Trigger, he envisioned a tribute to the cinema of the 1990s. Director Kai Ikarashi responded by suggesting that the animation itself pay homage to anime from the '80s and '90s.

"I think it was such a powerful fit," Sztybor said. "It's super cool that he instantly got the idea, and he came back with this visual approach."

But one of my favorite visual choices is something much simpler: So much of Edgerunners 2 takes place during the day.

Night City is practically synonymous with its neon-soaked streets and perpetual sense of darkness. Seeing more of the city in broad daylight gives the series a different texture. The sunlight doesn't make Night City any less dangerous, but it does make the world feel more lived-in. There's a strange beauty in watching moments of everyday life unfold against a backdrop of extraordinary violence.

Studio Trigger's animation remains as kinetic and visually inventive as ever, but there's also a greater sense of texture to this world. For all its explosive action and grotesque cybernetic violence, Edgerunners 2 also makes room for the ordinary. And sometimes, those glimpses of everyday life are what make Night City feel most human.

Edgerunners 2 is also a love letter to filmmaking

That affection for the past extends beyond the animation. In a world where technology can simulate almost any experience, there's something refreshing about a kid who just wants to capture real life on his camcorder.

Roman's curiosity and enthusiasm make him one of the show's most endearing characters. He approaches the world with a sense of wonder that feels almost out of place in Night City, where most people are too busy trying to survive to appreciate what's around them. But where others see chaos, Roman sees stories worth telling.

Roman sees a story worth capturing in D. Credit: NETFLIX © 2026

I found myself particularly drawn to the way Edgerunners 2 treats analog filmmaking as an art form rather than an outdated technology. In a world where people can experience someone else's memories through a braindance, Roman wants to create something of his own. His camera becomes a way to engage with reality rather than escape it, and his enthusiasm for filmmaking feels like a small act of resistance against a culture obsessed with artificial experiences.

Sztybor said Roman emerged from his creative conversations with Ikarashi, with whom he bonded over a shared love of cinema. The two frequently communicated through references to directors and movie scenes, eventually deciding that Roman would serve as a connective thread between the show's characters.

"We decided that with so many characters in the storyline, Roman will be this character that will somehow connect all of them," Sztybor explained. "And we'll be able to put our love for cinema into this character."

It's fitting, then, that a character so interested in observing other people's lives becomes central to bringing those lives together. Roman doesn't just give Edgerunners 2 a way to celebrate filmmaking. He gives the series another way to explore what it means to connect with the world around us.

Even in Night City, connection changes everything

For all its cybernetic enhancements, corporate conspiracies, and breathtaking displays of violence, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has always been a deeply human story. The first series found its emotional center in David and Lucy, two people whose love for one another became both a source of strength and a source of heartbreak.

Edgerunners 2 takes a different approach. Rather than centering its emotional narrative on a single character or relationship, it explores how people can change one another simply by entering each other's lives.

Talia's pursuit of independence leads her into some dangerous corners of Night City. Credit: NETFLIX © 2026

There's a particular kind of loneliness that comes with feeling like you don't belong anywhere. It's a feeling that seems almost inherent to Night City, where people exist on the fringes of a society that has little regard for their humanity. The characters in Edgerunners 2 are no strangers to that isolation. Some have built their identities around the things they've lost. Others are still figuring out who they want to become.

Beneath all that chaos is a surprisingly tender exploration of the human desire to connect, to be seen, and to find meaning in one another.

But what I love about this season is that connection isn't presented as some magical solution to their problems. These relationships don't erase the characters' pain or absolve them of their choices. Instead, they offer the possibility of seeing themselves and their circumstances differently.

Sometimes another person can remind you of a part of yourself you've forgotten. Sometimes they can challenge the beliefs you've held onto for so long that you no longer remember who you were without them. And sometimes, simply having someone beside you can make an otherwise unbearable world feel a little less lonely.

That's where Edgerunners 2 finds its greatest emotional power. It's still an extraordinarily violent series, and Studio Trigger certainly hasn't lost its appetite for gore and spectacle. Beneath all that chaos is a surprisingly tender exploration of the human desire to connect, to be seen, and to find meaning in one another.

Night City hasn't become a kinder place. Its inhabitants are still subject to the same systems of violence and exploitation. But even in a world designed to make people disposable, the relationships they form can give their lives meaning.

Four years after Cyberpunk: Edgerunners broke our hearts, its successor reminds us that even in the darkest of places, we can still find something worth holding onto.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 hits Netflix on Oct. 20, 2026.

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When I bought my Milwaukee M12 tools, I thought they would just be something to hold me over until I eventually got 18V tools. However, after using them for years, I realize that there are simply some jobs that are better suited for 12V tools over 18V tools, and I'm so glad that I bought the M12 kit when I did instead of waiting to just buy 18V tools.

Best early Black Friday Dyson deals at a glance: Best Dyson vacuum deal for hard floors Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones $423.99 (save $176) Get Deal Best Dyson vacuum deal for carpet Dyson V16 Piston Animal $799.99 (save $180) Get Deal Best Dyson air purifier deal Dyson HushJet $279.98 (save $70.01) Get Deal Best Dyson haircare deal Dyson Airwrap i.d Multi-Styler $534.49 (save $175.50) Get Deal

It feels like we just finished recovering from October Prime Day, but Black Friday is already around the corner. (It officially lands on Nov. 27 this year, but retailers are clearly jumping the gun to get deals out early.) I'm honestly shocked to see these Dyson discounts hitting Amazon this far ahead of Thanksgiving.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day vs. Black Friday: When are the deals actually better?

We will obviously be updating this all month long leading up to the main event (and even after), so you can expect this list to grow as we get closer to the big day. But if you want to beat the holiday rush and cross some big-ticket items off your list, here are the best early Dyson deals you can grab right now.

Best Dyson vacuum deal for hard floors Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones Cordless Vacuum $449.99 at Best Buy
$599.99 Save $150   Get Deal at Best Buy Get Deal at Dyson Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

As of Oct. 19, the Mashable Choice Award winner Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones (what a name, right?) is on sale for $423.99, down from $599.99, at Amazon. That's a 29% discount, or $176 in savings. Not only is this the lowest price we've seen on this model in the last 30 days, but it's also a new all-time low, according to our trusty price-history tool CamelCamelCamel. Its previous record-low price was $449.99, which it last hit on March 29, 2026.

In our review, Mashable's Leah Stodart noted that it "weighs nothing and fits everywhere," making it ideal for smaller homes or apartments. The Fluffycones head swivels a full 360 degrees to glide around tight furniture legs, and dual lasers point out every speck of dust in your path. Just keep in mind that its battery life is relatively short (30 minutes), and it has a tiny dustbin — plus, it's built for hard floors and struggles on carpet.

Read our Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones review.

Best Dyson vacuum deal for carpet Dyson V16 Piston Animal $799.99 at Amazon
$979.99 Save $180   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Get Deal at Dyson Why we like it

If your home has thick carpets or shedding pets, the ultra-slim PencilVac won't cut it — you need heavy-duty suction. Meet the Dyson V16 Piston Animal. It's on sale for $799.99, down from $979.99, at Amazon. That's an 18% discount or $180 savings. It's also the best price we've seen on this model to date.

Not to be dramatic, but this is the most powerful Dyson vacuum ever made. It offers 315 Air Watts of suction power, features an anti-tangle All Floor Cones cleaner head that yanks deeply embedded hair right out of rug fibers, and has a newly designed compression dustbin that makes it easier to just set it and forget it.

Read our Dyson V16 Piston Animal review.

More Dyson vacuum deals

• Dyson Ball Animal 3 — $299.99 $449.99 (save $150)

• Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra — $399.99 $549.99 (save $150)

• Dyson V15 Detect Origin — $589.99 $839.99 (save $250)

Best Dyson air purifier deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson HushJet (Black/Teal) $279.98 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $70.01   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Dyson HushJet is our official pick for "the perfect lazy person air purifier," mainly because its fully sealed Electrostatic and Activated Carbon filtration system can last for up to five years before you need a replacement. It's designed to purify spaces up to 203 square feet, making it a practical addition to stuffy bedrooms or home offices (it's also helpful for pet parents — I have two beagles, and I love my HushJet).

Right now, you can get it for $279.98, down from $349.99 at Amazon, saving you $70. For a purifier that works this well while running at a whisper-quiet 24 decibels on sleep mode, that's a damn good early Black Friday steal.

Read our Dyson HushJet Compact Air Purifier review.

Best Dyson haircare deal Dyson Airwrap i.d. Multi-Styler and Dryer and Dyson Chitosan Post-Style Serum (Amazon Exclusive) $534.49 at Amazon
$709.99 Save $175.50   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

If you've been waiting for the Airwrap i.d. to get cheaper, now's the time to whip out your wallet. The Amazon-exclusive bundle with the Dyson Chitosan Post-Style Serum is on sale for $534.49, down from its $709.99 list price — saving you $175.50 (25% off).

This deal includes six versatile attachments for curling, smoothing, drying, and adding volume without heat damage, plus the post-style serum to lock in your finished look with all-day hold. Yes, it's still an investment, but getting the multi-styler and full-size product for over $175 off makes it much easier to swallow.

More Dyson haircare and beauty deals

• Dyson Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer — $372.49 $449.99 (save $77.50)

• Dyson Airstrait Straightener — $427.74 $554.99 (save $127.25)

The Friday after Thanksgiving is still weeks away, but early Black Friday deals are known to start cropping up nice and early.

While no official sales have been announced just yet, I already spotted some headphones and earbuds deals worth shopping ahead of time. As someone who tests headphones year-round and is heading into her sixth year covering Black Friday at Mashable, I make sure to only include savings that are actually deals worth shopping. That means significantly lower price points than usual on brands that create quality audio products.

Below are the 11 deals I found worth shopping ahead of Black Friday, including headphones, noise-cancelling earbuds, sleep earbuds, and open earbuds.

Best early Black Friday headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-CH720N $88 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $91.99   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Sony just released the next generation of these headphones, but that means that it can be easier to grab a deal on some of the best budget headphones available. Mashable contributor Alex Bracetti wrote that the sound quality on these mid-range headphones is "near-flagship" quality, with impressive active noise cancellation to match. You won't be able to fold them up, and some features like Quick Attention and hi-res LDAC codec support are omitted for the sake of price point, but ultimately, these provide an excellent all-around headphone experience for under $100.

Read our full review of the Sony WH-CH720N.

More early Black Friday headphones deals

• Sony WH-CH520 — $38 $69.99 (save $31.99)

• Sennheiser Accentum — $99.95 $189.95 (save $90)

• Shokz OpenFit earbuds — $99.99 $159.99 (save $60)

• Shokz OpenRun Pro — $109.95 $179.95 (save $70)

• Skullcandy Method 540 ANC — $119.99 $149.99 (save $30)

• Shokz OpenDots One — $139.95 $169.95 (save $30)

• Soundcore Sleep A30 Special — $168.99 $199.99 (save $31)

• Sennheiser Momentum 4 — $213.04 $299.99 (save $86.95)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 — $228 $399.99 (save $171.99)

• Apple AirPods Max 2 — $449 $549 (save $100)

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Early Black Friday kitchen deals at a glance Best espresso maker deal De'Longhi La Specialista Touch Espresso Machine $649.99 (save $149.96) Get Deal Best Ninja deal Ninja Slushi Smart Frozen Drink Maker (88 ounces) $269.99 (save $30) Get Deal Best kitchen prep deal Viking 10-piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Set $56 (save $43.99) Get Deal Best air fryer deal Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer $152.95 (save $27.04) Get Deal

Black Friday might seem like it's far off on the horizon, but it's coming up quickly. Sure, we're still in October but it's high time to order your Advent Calendars and start making a list of gifts you plan to purchase.

Like every year, Black Friday sales creep further into October and 2026 is proving to be no exception. We're already seeing record-low prices on great kitchen gear if you're in need of some upgrades. Early Black Friday sales in the kitchen world are some of the most useful to shop since that means you'll get to cook Thanksgiving with fresh gear.

SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day vs. Black Friday: When are the deals actually better?

We've rounded up some of our favorite early Black Friday kitchen deals below to get you shopping well ahead of the chaos and potential shipping delays. Keep an eye on this page and Mashable's full Black Friday coverage for updates.

Best espresso maker deal Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi La Specialista Touch Espresso Machine $649.99 at Amazon
$799.95 Save $149.96   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

With 10 drinks on the menu including cold brew, the De'Longhi La Specialista Touch Espresso Machine is the dream upgrade for any coffee enthusiast. Choose between automatic or manual milk frothing to top off your drink. The touchscreen display is one of my favorite elements on this machine, and you can set customized drinks for people in your household. That means making your morning coffee comes easy. This early Black Friday sale price is only 99 cents more than the record-low at Amazon, so you have the green light to buy.

More coffee maker deals

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

• Nespresso Vertuo Up — $199 $229 (save $30)

• Meraki Dual Boiler Espresso Machine — $1,799 $1,999 (save $200)

Best Ninja deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi Smart Frozen Drink Maker (88 ounces) $269.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $30   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

If your home is on the schedule for holiday hosting this year, impress every guest with the Ninja Slushi. From frozen margaritas for the grown ups to milkshakes for the kids, the Ninja Slushi is the gift that keeps on giving all year long. Without the need for ice, the Ninja Slushi transforms liquids into slushified frozen drinks in minutes.

One of my best holiday survival tips to make it through the season is to pour Vita Coco coconut water in the Slushi for the ultimate treat that's also hydrating. Also, have you ever tried frozen hot chocolate? Now you can have it on-demand in your own kitchen.

More Ninja deals

• Ninja Professional Plus Blender — $89.99 $119.99 (save $30)

• Ninja Air Fryer XL with MaxCrisp — $119.99 $179.99 (save $60)

• Ninja PossibleCooker Pro — $129.95 $169.99 (save $40.04)

• Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer — $152.95 $179.99 (save $27.04)

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

Best kitchen prep deal Opens in a new window Credit: Viking 10-piece Viking Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Set $56 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $43.99   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

With the holidays sneaking up quickly, it's time to make sure your kitchen is ready for meal prep. The 10-piece Viking Mixing Bowl set uses stainless steel material, a silicone non-slip bottom, and tight-fit lids, this set is a necessity in any kitchen. The five bowls range in size from 20 ounces to 8 quarts, and they neatly stack together for easier storage. Plus, the bowls are dishwasher safe.

More kitchen prep deals

• Nordic Ware Classic Metal 9x13 Covered Cake Pan — $14.39 $31 (save $16.61)

• Cuisinart Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor — $39.95 $49.95 (save $10)

• Viking Kitchen 8-Piece Stainless Steel Utensil Set — $99.96 $159.99 (save $60.03)

• Caraway 5-Piece Wooden Utensil Set — $135 $145 (save $10)

• Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Blender — $144.75 $169.95 (save $25.20)

• KitchenAid 8 Cup Grain and Rice Cooker — $259.99 $399.99 (save $140)

Shop Pokémon Halloween bundles: Mewtwo and Golett Ornament Bundle $29.99 at Pokémon Center Shop Now Gengar Ornament and Pokémon Posters Bundle $32.99 at Pokémon Center Shop Now Eevee and Snorlax Pokémon Holiday Stocking Bundle $34.99 at Pokémon Center Shop Now Salamence, Gastrodon, and Kartana Sitting Cuties Plush Bundle $46.99 at Pokémon Center Shop Now Gardevoir and Gallade TCG Accessories and Gardevoir Plush Bundle $54.99 at Pokémon Center Shop Now Pikachu Spooky Festival Plush and Eevee Pumpkin Patch Snow Globe Bundle $54.99 at Pokémon Center Shop Now Espeon and Umbreon Pokémon Yard Statues Bundle $92.99 at Pokémon Center Shop Now Umbreon Lego Pokémon, Sitting Cuties Plush, and Sticker Bundle $94.99 at Pokémon Center Shop Now

If your spooky season setup is still missing some magic, the Pokémon Center just made last-minute decorating a whole lot easier.

The Pokémon Company recently launched a series of Halloween bundles designed to transform your space before Oct. 31. Instead of hunting down individual pieces, these themed sets pair iconic Ghost-type and Dark-type decor with building kits, tableware, and plushies so you can deck out your home in one go.

Lego sets and plushies

If you want an activity that doubles as festive decor, the new Lego Pokémon Smart Play bundles pair interactive brick sets with matching plushies and stickers. The Umbreon bundle packs in the Lego Pokémon Smart Play: Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle set alongside an Umbreon Sitting Cuties Plush and a sticker sheet. Meanwhile, the Gengar bundle features the Lego Pokémon Smart Play: Cubone and Gengar’s Spooky Showdown set paired up with a matching Gengar plush.

Home and outdoor decor

For fans looking to make a statement, Ghost-type and Dark-type Pokémon are taking center stage. The outdoor setup includes yard statues of Umbreon and Espeon, which can be paired indoors with an Umbreon pumpkin mug and tea light holder. You can also light up your setup with Gengar pumpkin string lights, a matching lidded mug, or grab a Gengar ornament bundled with a four-pack of Ghost-type Halloween posters.

Seasonal treats and figures

If you prefer cute autumn vibes over spooky scares, there are plenty of sweet seasonal options. You will find a ceramic Snorlax candy bowl bundled with a lidded pumpkin mug, as well as ready-to-hang Mewtwo and Golett ornaments designed to transition right into winter. For a cozy touch, the Pikachu Spooky Festival plush comes paired with an Eevee Pumpkin Patch snow globe for subtle seasonal flair.

SEE ALSO: My favorite Advent calendars for 2026: Shop top picks from Papier, Red Bull, Lego, and more

You can browse and purchase all of the limited-edition Halloween bundles directly on the official Pokémon Center website. These curated sets are available while supplies last through Halloween, so secure your favorite Ghost-types before they vanish into the night!

The CEO and founder of a pregnancy pillow company told the BBC that Meta removed an ad for the word "pregnancy."

In Jan. 2025, Instagram (which is owned by Meta) notified BellaMoon founder Irene Breen that it was removing her company's ads, and she told the BBC she had to scrub the word "pregnancy" from the product name and URLs. Meta apparently told her on the call that the word was the problem.

After 10 months of talks with Meta, it lifted the restrictions.

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Meta told the BBC that while ads for wellness, sexual health, and reproductive products can run on its sites, there are restrictions "to avoid users across countries and cultures having a negative experience," the BBC reported.

"The suggestion that the word 'pregnancy' cannot be used on our platforms is incorrect. To be clear, people can freely use the word 'pregnancy' in posts, and share and discuss pregnancy-related content," a Meta spokesperson told the BBC.

Businesses focused on women's health and sexuality have long complained that Meta rejects their ads. In 2023, the sexual wellness brand Unbound experimented after Meta rejected its ads for sex toys. It made ads more male-centric, and Meta allowed them. That same year, the gynecological health platform Daye said Meta rejected its ads for being "adult content." In 2026, LGBTQ and plus-sized businesses told Mashable that Meta removed their accounts even when they didn't violate its guidelines, and it was difficult to get in touch with the company to appeal.

Meta also recently came under fire by feminist groups who claimed that its platforms censored posts about the Cornell rape case. And, in Oct., Meta made headlines for suspending the Instagram account for the No Kings Coalition on the day of a No Kings protest. Meta apologized and stated that an AI tool interpreted activity about the protests as automated bot traffic.

We’re less than two weeks away from Halloween, and the streamers are starting to stock up on spooky movies that fit the season. One of those films is heading to Prime Video this week. It’s a gothic romance inspired by a landmark novel. Hulu is adding a compelling thriller produced by the filmmaker behind Barbarian and Weapons.

Everyone knows that Apple products tend to cost a pretty penny, and MacBooks and iMacs are no exception. Thanks to the global memory crisis, they got even more expensive in 2026, making deal-shopping essential.

If you'd rather avoid spending over $1,000 on entry-level specs, we have great news: You can save hundreds on an Apple laptop or computer multiple times a year. While Black Friday is right around the corner and tends to offer some of the best discounts of the year, it's not the only time you can upgrade without hurting your bank account.

SEE ALSO: Your MacBook is filthy. Here's how to clean it.

We track Apple deals year-round, so we know what tends to go on sale and when. Plus, we know what MacBook deals are actually worth jumping on, and which "markdowns" are basically the regular price. Read on for our guide to the top three times of year to find the best prices on a MacBook or iMac, based on our historical deals knowledge. (Shopping for a new Windows laptop? We can tell you when to buy those, too.)

Best time to buy a Mac: Black Friday and Prime Day seasons

Months: Early to mid-June or July, October through November

We know, shopping holidays are a great time to save money, groundbreaking. However, we're not talking about Apple's annual Black Friday deal, which is the same every year: Buy a laptop or iMac, get a free gift card to use on a future purchase. It's a little lackluster and not all that great for saving money upfront.

If you want real savings during shopping holidays, you'll want to look to retailers like Amazon and Best Buy during Black Friday and Prime Day seasons. At first glance, that may seem like you have to keep your eye on the calendar for a few select days throughout the year, but these retailers have decided that time is meaningless when it comes to sales. That means you'll start to see Black Friday savings as early as October, and Prime Day savings for a week or so in June or July. (Amazon shifted the official Prime Day dates in 2026 to June for the first time, but the shopping event typically falls in early to mid-July).

Despite hitting the market only weeks prior, the M3 MacBook Pros saw good discounts last Black Friday. Credit: Apple

Amazon upped Prime Day from two to four full days in 2025. But even if you don't want to shop on those four specific dates, Amazon and its competitors usually feature deals in the weeks leading up to it. During both sales, it's not uncommon to see MacBooks from the cheapest Airs to the most souped-up Pros on sale for $150 off or more.

They're worthwhile deals, but they can also be harder to score because the general public knows these are the times to shop for a Mac. If you see a good deal, don't hesitate too much. Our advice? Know what models you're interested in before these sale events kick off, and keep your eye on them.

SEE ALSO: Review: With the new MacBook Pro (M5), Apple is just showing off

As a final note, Black Friday season is a reliable time to catch the initial sales on any fall Mac releases. Last fall, Apple dropped the M5 MacBook Pro in October, and by Black Friday in November, it was already on sale for $200 off. While these may not be the steepest discounts you'll ever see in the year or so lifespan before a newer chipset and Mac come out, they're pretty dang impressive considering how recent the releases are.

Second-best time to buy a Mac: Back-to-school season

Months: June through early October

Apple offers education pricing year-round for current or newly accepted college students and their parents, as well as faculty, staff, and homeschool teachers of all grade levels. This knocks $100 off the price of its laptops and computers. It's not a massive markdown, but it beats full price.

However, Apple upgrades this offer with an extra freebie during the back-to-school season from summer to early fall. In years past, it's given away free gift cards with every Mac purchase and in 2025, students, parents, and educators got their pick of a free Apple accessory worth up to $199 (including AirPods with ANC, Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, or a Magic keyboard). Unfortunately, the 2026 offerings left much to be desired — just up to $150 in gift cards on select MacBooks and iPads. Here's hoping Apple brings back better back-to-school savings in 2027.

This could be a deal worth checking out if you have other Apple products on your shopping list, as you can put your gift card to good use. Otherwise, we recommend looking around for competing back-to-school laptop deals elsewhere. Retailers like Amazon and Best Buy usually offer higher straight-up discounts than Apple to draw in the back-to-school crowd.

Third-best time to buy a Mac: After new releases are announced

Months: Can vary

This tip isn't unique to Apple products, but it doesn't make it any less useful for grabbing a Mac for a little less cash. Typically, after Apple announces the latest models, it drops the prices on older generations.

Technically, this isn't a deal in the strictest sense of the word, but it'll still save you money. Take, for instance, the 2024 announcement of the 13-inch and 15-inch M3 MacBook Air. On March 4, Apple put it up for preorder on its online store, and right alongside the new laptop was a $100 permanent price drop on the 13-inch M2 Air.

The price of the M2 MacBook Air dropped twice following releases of upgraded MacBooks. Credit: Apple

The price only fell from $1,099 to $999, so it's not a drastic difference, but if you were already planning on grabbing the M2 Air, waiting for this newer version saved you at least $100. Plus, a new list price means future sales will net you even more bang for your buck.

You don't necessarily need to wait for the exact same model to get a newer counterpart to see a price drop. Allow us to explain, again with the M2 MacBook Air: In June 2023, Apple announced the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air at a starting price of $1,299. At the time, the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air had been out for just under a year, and cost $1,199. The larger model brought a price cut to the smaller and slightly older model.

SEE ALSO: Apple's M2 MacBook Air is a super-fast WFH companion with a dreamy keyboard

Price cuts aren't always determined by Apple itself. A new Mac usually means the discontinuation of an older one. In the case of the M3 Air release, Apple discontinued the 15-inch M2 Air and M1 Air from 2020. Though you could no longer buy either at the Apple Store, they were available at steep discounts at Amazon and Best Buy.

And if you're sensing a theme here, yes, it's better, more often than not, to skip the Apple Store in favor of other retailers if you're looking to save some serious dough.

Final tips for saving money on a Mac1. Keep an eye out for random sales

While the whole point of this guide is that there are ideal times to grab a Mac on sale, we're going to be honest: Sometimes, there are very random, very good sales on Macs for seemingly no reason.

Obviously, this is a bit trickier to plan for, but rest assured, if there is a Mac sale worth knowing about, we're writing about it, so we recommend following along with our deals coverage.

2. Some Macs go on sale more frequently than others

This tip likely goes without saying, but some models rarely go on sale. General trends we've seen are that iMacs tend not to go on sale as frequently as MacBooks, and anything above the starting specs on a MacBook, especially if you're looking for upgraded memory, is much trickier to find on sale regularly.

We say this just to encourage a little healthy expectation setting as you embark on your search for a discounted Mac.

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