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It appears that Discord has some users spooked.

On Tuesday, Mashable reported on Discord's upcoming changes to its platform, which will see tens of thousands of public servers get indexed on Google Search, along with some of the messages in the servers' channels. That means some Discord conversations may soon appear in Google Search results, similar to how Reddit threads and comments can surface in Google.

The reason for the change is to make Discord's public Discoverable Servers, well, more discoverable, helping those communities grow. However, some Discord users who value the privacy aspects of the platform are concerned about this change. Until Discord made this change, the only way to see messages in a server, regardless of whether it was public or private, was to sign up for Discord and join the specific server.

Looking to delete your Discord message history so that it's not included in Google Search? You don't have to do that. Discord is providing users with a simple way to opt out of their messages being searchable.

Also, if you did want to delete all your Discord messages, you'd have to go through the servers and delete each and every one of your messages individually. Even deleting your Discord account won't remove your past messages.

How to remove your Discord messages from Google 

Discord users can go to their User Settings > Data and Privacy and change their Channel Messages settings. This will ensure that your Discord messages cannot be seen on publicly accessible Server Web Pages that are indexed by search engines. 

Discord may still use the content of users' messages for Channel Summaries on Server Web Pages. However, those summaries will not be connected to specific users, and usernames and avatars won't be shown next to messages on these public Server Web Pages.

How to remove your public Discord server from Google 

If you're a server admin, you can also opt your server out of Google Search indexing. Admins can go to Server Settings > Web Presence on their public server and choose which channels to make searchable. Admins can change these settings to opt out of every one of their server's channels. 

If an admin does not opt out, though, all public channels will be added to the Server Web Page when it goes live next month. Admins can also choose to turn off channel summaries on their Server Web Page. In order to ensure a Server Web Page isn't created for their server, admins must make these changes by Nov. 16, 2026. 

If you're worried about your private server or private messages, there's no need to be. These changes do not affect those servers and messages. They remain completely private and excluded from search engines. Private servers also continue to require an invite to join.

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The coolest tech gifts may look like the most boring box in the present pile... until they're unwrapped. But in a second, you'll both unlock a new favorite memory: They get to gush over owning one of the most sought-after gadgets of the year, and you get to watch their face light up.

Our tech gift guide for 2026 includes some of the best new releases of the year from Apple, Amazon, Bose, Shark, and Sony, most of which we personally reviewed. We're obviously loving the latest upgrades, like the refreshed Kindle and the second-gen QuietComforts. But even if you're not shopping for an early adopter, we've still found some awesome under-the-radar gadgets that'll speak to their niche interests. The cool teenager on your list may not care about Apple's new smart home devices, but they will freak over the Camp Snap 2. (It's one of our top Gifts of the Year.)

To find the best holiday gifts for the techies in your life, Mashable's tech and shopping reporters have come together to curate a guide to our favorite gift-worthy gadgets of the year — the true "I can't believe you got this for me" gifts. So, whether you're splurging on a MacBook or searching for stocking stuffers, here are the best tech gifts for 2026.

Terminal-based apps are awesome, but if you’ve ever tried to use them, you’re probably already aware of their biggest annoyance: you have to open a terminal and type a command every time. They don’t show up in your dock or app launcher the way regular desktop apps do. Thankfully, there’s a quick and easy fix for that. It’ll hardly take a few minutes, and you’ll be able to give your terminal apps their own icons and entries in your application launcher.

When it comes to streaming video games, a $500 microphone won't get you 500 viewers. Most new game streamers are lucky to have 100 people watching in their first few months.

It helps to know what makes a difference on day one, whether you're buying gear for yourself or someone on your gift list.

Not even the best gear will make you a good streamer -- personality, practice, and becoming comfortable talking to an audience from an empty room will do that. Start with what you have, and upgrade to better equipment when your audience gives you a reason.

You can watch me walk through the essential streaming gear, along with other holiday shopping advice for the gamers on your list, in a new CNET Group video franchise called Holiday Office Hours From the Labs.

Here’s the short list of what you need to start streaming video games.

Your PC

If your computer already runs your games well, it can probably stream them too. If you’re shopping for a new one, look for three things: At least 16GB of RAM, an SSD instead of a hard drive, and a modern graphics card.

These are important because your PC needs to handle both streaming and gaming. With an SSD, your games can load faster, and a decent-quality graphics card can do the bulk of the work. We recommend the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060.

Opens in a new window Credit: GIGABYTE / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 $459.99 at Amazon
$499.99 Save $40   Shop Now at Amazon

All the current graphics cards from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel have a built-in hardware encoder, which turns your gameplay into a video stream without slowing down the game. NVIDIA’s encoder is the most widely supported and best-regarded option in free streaming software like OBS. That makes the RTX 5060 the easiest card to set up and forget.

A word of warning: demand from the AI boom has pushed up the prices of RAM and graphics cards, so compare prices before you buy. A prebuilt PC that costs about $1,000 should cover everything above. Used and refurbished listings are worth a look too. I bought my own prebuilt on Facebook Marketplace for $800, and it came with an RTX 5080 Founders Edition card. Deals like that are out there.

Credit: Mashable/Cole Kan Capture card

If you’re gaming and streaming on the same PC, you can skip a capture card. Free software like OBS captures your gameplay directly. You’ll need one only if you’re streaming from a console or if you use a second PC just for streaming.

If that’s you, our pick is the Elgato 4K S, at about $160.

Opens in a new window Credit: Elgato Elgato 4K S $159.67 at Best Buy
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This is the one place we’d tell most new streamers to spend a little extra effort. Your webcam is a small box in the corner of the screen, but your voice carries the whole stream. Viewers will forgive a grainy picture long before they forgive bad audio.

Our pick is a Logitech Creators Blue Yeti, a plug-and-play USB mic that sounds good without extra equipment.

Opens in a new window Credit: Logitech Logitech Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone $99.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $40.00   Shop Now at Amazon

But you don’t need a dedicated mic right away. The headset you already own can sound surprisingly good with some basic noise removal and EQ, and there are plenty of free tutorials that show you how. I don’t own a standalone mic myself. When I need to record, I use my Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.

Webcam and lighting

For a webcam, a 1080p model is plenty. The Logitech C920x, at about $70, is our pick.

Opens in a new window Credit: Logitech Logitech C920x $69.99 at Amazon
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Lighting is what makes a cheap camera look expensive. Our pick is the Philips Hue starter kit, at about $140, at the time of this writing. It includes two smart bulbs and the Hue Bridge, the hub that connects them to your Wi-Fi so you can control them from your phone. Govee makes good options for less.

Opens in a new window Credit: Phillips Philips Hue Smart Light Starter Kit $139.86 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $60.13   Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Govee Govee Smart Light Bulbs $39.99 at Amazon
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You can also skip smart lighting entirely. Pointing an inexpensive desk lamp at your face, so your monitor isn’t your only light source, goes a long way.

Stream deck

The Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 is a grid of programmable buttons for switching scenes, muting your mic, playing sound effects, and more. It’s great, and it’s our pick when you’re ready for one. But it’s built for people who stream regularly, so you don’t need it on day one.

Opens in a new window Credit: Elgato Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 $119.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $30.00   Shop Now at Amazon

Best early Black Friday unlocked phone deals at a glance Best Google Pixel deal Google Pixel 10 Pro $749 (save $250) Get Deal Best Samsung deal Samsung Galaxy S26 $789 (save $210.99) Get Deal

As much as we try to ignore it, having a phone has become a necessity. You can Brick it to stay off doomscrolling apps, but you'll need a phone to accomplish life's most basic tasks these days.

But having a phone isn't all bad. We can use them to take photos, keep in touch with friends, and watch endless hours of Christmas movies. But if your phone can barely hold a charge, has cracks across every angle of the screen, or takes lame photos, it's time for an upgrade.

SEE ALSO: Early Black Friday home improvement deals save big on power tools, smart lights, home security, and more.

As an early Black Friday treat, we're seeing nice discounts on models from Samsung, Google, Motorola, and more. Here are the best deals to shop if you're in need of a new phone.

Best Google Pixel deal Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel 10 Pro (128GB) $749 at Amazon
$999 Save $250   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Google Pixel 11 is Mashable's top pick for the best Android phone, but we can't ignore the previous generation. The older but still great Google Pixel 10 Pro is on sale for a major 25% off before Black Friday. The Pixel 10 Pro has a 6.3-inch display, a battery that can last for over 24 hours, and an impressive camera that's great even in low-light.

Best Samsung Galaxy deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy S26 $789 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $210.99   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Unlocked and with 256GB of storage for all your photos and videos, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is already on sale ahead of Black Friday shopping chaos. The Samsung uses the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor for speedy operations across the board.

More unlocked phone deals

• TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro (128GB) — $279.98 $329.99 (save $50.01)

• Motorola Razr (2025, 256GB) — $549.99 $699.99 (save $150)

• Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (512GB) — $1,349.99 $1,599.99 (save $250)

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — $1,699.99 $1,899.99 (save $200)

"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife."

Behold, fellow period drama lovers, the trailer for the much-anticipated Netflix adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is finally here.

Adapted for the screen by Dolly Alderton and directed by Euros Lyn, the six-part series stars Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet, Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy, and Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet. The other Bennet sisters are played by Hopey Parish (Mary), Hollie Avery (Kitty), Rhea Norwood (Lydia), and Freya Mavor (Jane). Daryl McCormack is Mr. Bingley, Jamie Demetriou plays Mr. Collins, and Louis Partridge is Mr. Wickham. Fiona Shaw plays the esteemed patroness Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

For those of us who cherish previous adaptations of the beloved Austen novel, we have high hopes for this six-part series. No pressure, Netflix. Though one can't judge from the trailer alone, my initial impressions (as an Austen devotee) are that it looks faithful to the story, romantic at its heart, and the period drama treat that we're all craving this cosy season.

Pride and Prejudice hits Netflix on Dec. 3.

TL;DR: Score up to 50% off during LELO's fall sale. Plus, get a free MIA 3 when you spend $199+.

Opens in a new window Credit: LELO Get up to 50% off plus a free toy when you spend $199+ Shop Now at LELO

Halloween is just a few days away, but retailers are still dropping thrills for the ghouls and gals who want all the treats this year.

Right now, you can get up to 50% off top-rated vibes during LELO's fall sale. Just be sure to use the promo code PUMPKINSPICE10 (how fitting) for an additional 10% off at checkout. (Note: This code doesn't work on bundles, and it expires on Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m. ET!)

SEE ALSO: LELO just released its 2026 Couples Calendar and it's luxe AF

If you spend $199+, you'll get a free MIA 3 — a travel-sized lipstick vibrator with eight settings. It's waterproof, USB rechargeable, and has a travel lock, so you can toss it in your bag without worrying about it turning on by accident.

Unsure of what to buy? Here are a few of my favorites:

• ENIGMA Double Sonic (or any of the Enigma toys, honestly) for G-spot and clitoral stimulation

• SONA 3 Cruise for intense clitoral suction

• GIGI 3 for targeted G-spot pleasure

LELO also has a handful of male sex toys and, of course, bundle deals for those of you who want more for less (just remember that promo code won't apply to the bundles).

Hot on the heels of Apple’s HomeView launch, Amazon has unveiled a massive 16-inch Echo Show and updated the Echo Studio with a built-in camera. Both devices are worth your attention as they aim to make Alexa more useful around the home, whether you want to manage connected gadgets, monitor your living room, or keep your daily schedule organized. The new Echo Studio and Echo Show lean on the latest Alexa with natural conversations and the ability to handle complex, multistep requests.

A rainy weekend stuck indoors is the perfect excuse to put your 3D printer to work on the house itself. While it hums along, you can line up new cabinet pulls without eyeballing them, replace that broken clip nobody sells anymore, and finally get the junk drawer under control. None of these projects need a garage full of tools, and by Sunday night something in your home will actually work better than it did on Friday.

Best early Black Friday Ninja deals at a glance Best air fryer deal Ninja Crispi Pro Glass Air Fryer $269.99 (save $30) Get Deal Best Ninja multicooker deal Ninja PossibleCooker Pro $109.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best Ninja ice cream maker deal Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl $279 (save $70.99) Get Deal Best Ninja blender deal Ninja CrushBoss 3-in-1 Blender & Food Processor $199.95 (save $80.04) Get Deal Best Ninja pizza oven deal Ninja Artisan Pizza Oven $249.95 (save $50.04) Get Deal Best Ninja coffee maker deal Ninja Fresh Brew Coffee Maker $69.99 (save $20) Get Deal Best cooler deal Ninja FrostVault (50 quart, Lakeshore Blue) $229.95 (save $20.04) Get Deal

We've barely had time to eat stale candy corn, but Black Friday deals are already coming in hot. Every year, we look forward to early deals to get ahead of holiday shopping, and I have good news if you're a fan of Ninja kitchen appliances. We're already seeing excellent discounts with the brand on some of Mashable's favorite Ninja items.

SEE ALSO: Early Black Friday home improvement deals save big on power tools, smart lights, home security, and more.

Shopping early Black Friday kitchen deals makes sense if you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas brunch, or you have a chef to shop for this season. Ninja makes a massive collection of kitchen appliances from luxury espresso machines to glass air fryers that you'll use everyday.

I've gathered the best Ninja deals below if you're looking to shop early or make some upgrades in your own kitchen.

Best coffee maker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Fresh Brew Coffee Maker $69.99 at Amazon
$89.99 Save $20   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Sometimes you just need a pot of drip coffee. Fancier options exist, but some of us need a giant mug of simple drip to make it through the season. If that's the case, the 12-cup Ninja Fresh Brew coffee maker is the way to go. The stainless steel design looks modern in any kitchen, and you can stop mid-brew to pour a cup right away.

Going with a simple coffee maker is also a great choice if you'll be hosting guests this holiday season since it can serve up 12 cups with one brew. No one will have to wait in line to get a cup. For other times, the Ninja has a small batch setting that brews between one and four cups.

More Ninja coffee deals

• Ninja Single Serve Coffee Maker — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)

• Ninja Espresso & Coffee Maker — $229.95 $279.99 (save $50.04)

• Ninja Luxe Café Mini Plus — $449.99 $499.99 (save $50)

Best air fryer deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Crispi Pro Glass Air Fryer $269.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $30   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

The Ninja Crispi earned a Mashable Gift of the Year award and makes the list of the best kitchen gear we always recommend. The glass containers set this model apart from most other air fryers, and the Pro version comes with a 6 and 2.5-quart containers with storage lids.

Ninja equipped this model with six cooking functions like roast, crisp, and bake. Plus, the glassware and lids are dishwasher safe.

More Ninja air fryer deals

• Ninja Air Fryer XL — $99.99 $179.99 (save $80)

• Ninja DualZone Air Fryer — $149.99 $269.99 (save $120)

• Ninja French Door Premier Air Fry Oven — $199.99 $279.99 (save $80)

Best blender deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja CrushBoss 3-in-1 Blender & Food Processor $199.95 at Amazon
$279.99 Save $80.04   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

If you're anything like me, you put ice cubes, frozen mango chunks, banana, and spinach in the blender and expect it to perfect crush ice and frozen fruit. Not every blender is up for that task, but the Ninja CrushBoss can handle it. With a powerful 1,850W base, the blender is ready to chop and puree almost anything you toss at it.

The food processor attachment on this blender is excellent for helping out with food prep since it can slice and cut veggies. It can even mix dough so you don't have to spent time and manpower on the task.

More Ninja blender deals

• Ninja Nutri-Blender Pro — $73.99 $109.99 (save $36)

• Ninja Professional Plus Duo Blender — $109.99 $149.99 (save $40)

• Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System — $159.99 $219.99 (save $60)

Best frozen treat deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl $279 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $70.99   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Life is short. You should have soft-serve ice cream on demand in your own kitchen if you feel like it. The unique Ninja Scoop & Swirl can make ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, gelato, milkshakes, and give you the ability to become an expert soft serve swirler. Mashable Lead Shopping Reporter Samantha Mangino's review of the Ninja Scoop & Swirl proved it's worth the investment if you're a fan of frozen treats at home. Just be sure you have counter space to handle the addition.

The best early Black Friday board game deals The Best Early Black Friday Board Game Deal Slay The Spire: The Board Game $99.99 (Save $15) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday Strategy Board Game Deal Catan $39.99 (Save $10) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday Kids' Board Game Deal Operation $13.99 (Save $6) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday Dungeons & Dragons Deal Dungeons & Dragons - Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands $39.95 (Save $10.04) Get Deal

Looking to start up a board game night tradition? Now's the perfect time to do it, especially since retailers have started slashing prices on board games weeks ahead of Black Friday. In fact, some of the discounts we're seeing now are actually better than what showed up on Black Friday itself last year, which means you should go ahead and stock up while the discounts are so deep.

A board game isn't just the perfect thing to add to your arsenal of entertainment items at home. It's also a good gift idea for hard-to-shop-for relative, older kids, or family who just doesn't want or need anything else. There are some great titles available now with some significant price cuts too, so they're definitely worth grabbing now rather than hoping they're still around the week of Thanksgiving.

Here are the best early Black Friday board game deals we've found so far.

Best early Black Friday board game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Slay The Spire: The Board Game $99.99 at Amazon
$114.99 Save $15   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

This cooperative deck-building roguelike, based on the video game of the same name, feels very similar to the digital version. Choose the Ironclad, the Silent, the Defect, or the Watcher, start with a bare-bones deck, and climb the Spire floor by floor. You work to add cards and relics while fighting through elites and bosses along the way, The box is stuffed with more than 650 cards plus four miniatures, map boards, and a token tray, so every game plays out differently. It works just as well solo as it does with a full table, and you can save a campaign mid-climb and pick it up next game night.

Best early Black Friday strategy board game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Catan $39.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $10   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

Catan is a veritable board game classic, and it's a great pickup to snag while it's discounted. Three to four players settle a randomly laid-out island, collecting wood, brick, wool, grain, and ore to build roads, settlements, and cities. Games wrap up in about an hour to 90 minutes, and it's fairly easy to learn. And if you're tired of playing the same things over and over, Catan's modular board means no two games set up the same way. It's a significant upgrade from Monopoly that's suitable for the whole family.

Best early Black Friday kids' board game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Operation $13.99 at Amazon
$19.99 Save $6.00   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

This classic board game has delighted kids and families for years, and nothing has changed after all this time. Cavity Sam lies on the table with a dozen ailments like the Wishbone, Charley Horse, and Butterflies in the Stomach. Players take turns using the tweezers to pull each piece out without touching the metal edges. Brush the side and his nose lights up and buzzes, and you lose your turn. Once you've all taken all of the issues away from (and out of) Sam, the game is over. That buzzer may very well haunt your dreams for years.

Best early Black Friday Dungeons & Dragons deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Dungeons & Dragons - Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands $39.95 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $10.04   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it

If you've ever wanted to get started with Dungeons & Dragons but didn't know how, this board game is the perfect introduction. It has a quick-start guide, player boards for the Cleric, Rogue, Wizard, and Fighter, and cards for species, backgrounds, spells, and gear so nobody has to build a character from scratch. Three to five players run through three adventure booklets split between combat, exploration, and roleplaying, and the poster maps for the Keep and the Caves of Chaos pull from one of the oldest modules in the game’s history. It's got everything beginners need and then some, so it's a much less daunting introductory experience.

More early Black Friday board game deals

• Catan on the Road Card Game — $7.99 $9.99 (save $2)

• Bananagrams — $11.99 $15.99 (save $4)

• Hot Dog Drop — $23.99 $29.99 (save $6)

• Dixit — $39.99 $44.99 (save $5)

• 7 Wonders — $51.10 $58.99 (save $7.89)

• Ticket to Ride Legacy: Legends of the West — $103.28 $119.99 (save $16.71)

• The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim The Adventure Game — $98.95 $149.99 (save $51.04)

My RTX 3080 now spends most of its life switched off, and that’s exactly how I want it. For years, I’ve wanted my mini PC to game like a desktop without bringing back a desktop’s heat, noise, and footprint, and USB4 finally makes that practical. Ugreen’s LinkStation eGPU Dock puts a full-size graphics card on the end of a single cable, and after a few weeks of plugging it in only when it’s time to play, it’s become my favorite PC gaming accessory.

You might need to take a break from salivating over every Grand Theft Auto VI trailer to clear some space on your PS5 or Xbox hard drive.

An X account called PlayStation Game Size allegedly caught wind of the install size for GTA 6 and posted it on Tuesday. Ladies and gentlemen, wait for the reveal...it's apparently 210GB. That's pretty huge (though still not as big as Call of Duty), which should be a surprise to no one. However, given that a base PS5 has a little less than 1TB of usable storage space, you might need to do some virtual inventory management if you also keep other big games installed.

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A 210GB file size for a purely single-player (for now) game is massive. Just to compare it to a couple of other major open-world games from this console generation, Elden Ring is only about 65GB, Assassin's Creed Shadows was just north of 100GB, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 asked for 98GB of space on your hard drive. That doesn't necessarily mean GTA 6 is twice as big as those games, as a lot of different variables can factor into file size, but it does mean that it's probably pretty huge regardless of how it compares to anything else.

Only a few more weeks now until it's finally in our hands. Remember: GTA 6 officially launched Nov. 19.

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SAVE $50: The brand-new Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are on sale at Woot for $99, down from $149. That scores you a $50 discount (34% off) on Apple's latest open-ear noise-cancelling buds.

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$149 Save $50   Get Deal at Walmart

Apple’s brand-new AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation just took a massive price cut at Woot, dropping down to $99 from their standard $149 retail price. That is a straight $50 discount for a pair of earbuds that just hit the market. Apple managed to bring legitimate active noise cancellation to an open-ear design, ditching the silicone tips that many people find uncomfortable on the AirPods Pro.

Mashable’s Kimberly Gedeon awarded them a 4.6/5 score and a Mashable Choice Award. When she took them on an eight-hour flight across 3,319 miles, the earbuds handled the high-pitched drone of airplane engines and airport chaos with ease, while outlasting Apple’s battery ratings by clocking 5 hours and 12 minutes on a single charge with ANC turned on.

SEE ALSO: Everything Apple announced so far: M6 MacBook Pro, M6 iMac, and an OLED iPad mini

The AirPods 4 run on the upgraded H2 chip, which powers handy perks like Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness to lower your volume automatically when you start speaking to someone. Voice Isolation cleans up loud street noise during calls, while Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking gives music and movies an expansive, theater-like vibe.

The hardware received a subtle shape overhaul for a more stable one-size-fits-most fit, complete with an IP54 dust, sweat, and water resistance rating on both the buds and the case. That redesigned charging case is the smallest in the industry with wireless charging support, powering up via USB-C, standard Qi pads, or even an Apple Watch charger puck, with an integrated speaker for Find My tracking.

Get this no-brainer AirPods 4 deal while it lasts.

If your favorite green tool is broken or no longer works the way it should, don't toss it out and drop a bunch of cash on a replacement. A cheap spare part might be all you need, and you don't have to scroll through eBay to find it. Did you know Ryobi has a website where you can buy spare parts and accessories?

TL;DR: The Amazon Echo Show 16 is available for preorder for $399.99 (normally $499.99) at Amazon when you click the on-screen coupon. That's a $100 discount on a smart display that doesn't even release until Dec. 16.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Show 16 $399.99 at Amazon
$499.99 Save $100   Preorder at Amazon

Amazon just launched a new lineup of smart home tech, including an Alexa Photo Frame, an upgraded Echo Dot, and the Echo Show 16 — Amazon's "most advanced" Echo Show yet.

SEE ALSO: The 7 best Amazon Echo devices for 2026

Right now, you can preorder the Amazon Echo Show 16 for $399.99 at Amazon. Its sticker price is $499.99, so if you want to get it on sale before the holidays, now's your chance. This $100 discount is a limited-time introductory offer (via an on-screen coupon), and we don't expect it to last much longer after its official launch on Dec. 16.

The Echo Show 16 features a 16-inch display (10 percent larger than the Echo Show 15), Alexa voice remote, and built-in Fire TV. You can access thousands of apps, including your fave streaming platforms, manage your calendar, and order groceries, all with the touch of a button or Alexa+.

It also acts as a smart home hub, featuring a new Alexa Home Map that lets you scan your house with an iPhone to create a virtual layout of your devices. (I mean, IDK if that's a great idea, but if you're fully invested in the ecosystem, it makes controlling your lights and cameras pretty seamless.) It even comes with a wall mount right in the box, though you'll have to buy a stand separately if you prefer keeping it on the counter.

TL;DR: Pokémon GO kicked off its two-part Halloween 2026 event on Oct. 27, featuring top-hatted Zubat, cape-wearing Pikachu, the debut of Shiny Greavard, and up to 3× Candy and Stardust via the Halloween GO Pass through Nov. 5.

If you noticed PokéStops and Gyms looking a little more festive than usual this week, you aren't imagining things. Pokémon GO has officially kicked off its two-part Halloween 2026 celebration, running through Nov. 5.

Alongside seasonal map decor and the classic Lavender Town theme music remix playing in the game every night, the event packs costume debuts, massive resource multipliers, and a brand-new shiny ghost dog into a tidy schedule.

Part I kicked off Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. and runs through Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. local time. The initial stretch focuses on fresh seasonal costumes and map bonuses:

• Zubat wearing a top hat — Spawns in the wild, with a possible Shiny encounter.

• Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet — Featured in one-star raids, with a Shiny chance.

• Sinistea wearing a bow — Appears in one-star raids alongside Pikachu, also eligible to be Shiny.

• Themed wild spawns — Duskull, Piplup wearing a Halloween Mischief costume, Drifblim wearing a Halloween Mischief costume, and more will appear in the wild.

• Spooky map surprises — Mischievous Pokémon leave behind objects on the overworld map; tapping them triggers encounters or awards Pikachu, Zubat, Sinistea, or Rare Candy.

Credit: The Pokémon Company

Part II picks up on Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. and ends on Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. local time. The second half shifts focus toward a new Shiny debut and battle upgrades:

• Shiny Greavard debut — Available for the first time in Pokémon GO, appearing in the wild, through Field Research tasks, and via the GO Pass.

• Themed wild spawns — Litwick, Rowlet wearing a Pokémon Halloween costume, Gengar wearing a Spooky Festival costume, and others will spawn in the wild.

• Super Max Level Mega Sableye — You can raise Mega Sableye's Mega Level to Super Max Level.

• Night Shade+ Charged Attack — Unlocking Super Max Level lets eligible Mega Evolved Pokémon learn a second Charged Attack, granting Sableye the move Night Shade+.

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Running across both halves of the event is the GO Pass: Halloween 2026. By completing pass tasks and collecting GO Points to rank up, you'll unlock passive resource multipliers at major milestones:

• Tier 1 (Rank 10) — Unlocks 2× Catch Candy, which bumps to 3× Catch Candy if you pick up the GO Pass Deluxe.

• Tier 2 (Rank 20) — Unlocks 2× Catch Stardust, which jumps to 3× Catch Stardust on the GO Pass Deluxe.

• Free GO Pass rewards — Ranking up grants encounters with event-themed Pokémon, themed Candy, Rare Candy, and Ultra Balls.

Every reward unlocked along your GO Pass must be claimed before Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. local time, or it disappears for good.

Clear out your item bag, crank up the in-game audio for the Lavender Town vibes, and get hunting — you only have until Nov. 5 to make the most of this year's haunted haul.

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TL;DR: Krispy Kreme’s limited-edition All Jacked Up Dozen is currently live for $13 in shops, at drive-thrus, and online — running now through Thursday, Oct. 29.

If you’ve walked into a bakery lately, you already know holiday-themed treats usually come with a holiday-themed markup. Krispy Kreme seems to be going the other direction this week, quietly selling a full Halloween-themed box for roughly what you’d pay for a plain dozen.

The chain's limited-time All Jacked Up Dozen has dropped for $13, though you won’t have long to catch it. The promotion is only scheduled through Thursday, Oct. 29.

Thankfully, nobody tried to reinvent the wheel with artificial pumpkin glazes here. It’s just the classic melt-in-your-mouth pastry dressed up in a loud Halloween costume with a handful of playful toppings:

• Jack's Original Glazed Doughnuts (9) — The standard melt-in-your-mouth glazed ring, tinted festive orange with an extra drizzle of icing.

• Mummy Jack Doughnut (1) — An orange Original Glazed dipped in icing, piped with white vanilla buttercreme "bandages," and finished with a green iced stem.

• Jack O' Doughnut (1) — An orange-glazed base detailed with chocolate frosting to look like a mini carved jack-o’-lantern.

• Monster Jack Doughnut (1) — Topped with orange icing, crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, piped chocolate stitches, and a green stem.

You can grab one at participating shops, through the drive-thru, or via the app for pickup and delivery — just keep in mind that once Oct. 29 ends, the $13 run is done.

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Working with a smaller budget this holiday season? You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars to pick up a great gift for White Elephant or treat yourself to something awesome. Believe it or not, you can grab plenty of deals for less than $25 during Black Friday sales.

Technically, Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but there are already lots of inexpensive items available. To point you in the right direction, we've rounded up some of our favorite deals we've spotted so far.

As with every major sale, we'll be keeping an eye on all the best deals leading up to and during Black Friday 2026. We'll update this list with any new budget friendly steals that pop up. For now, here are the best early Black Friday deals under $25.

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Every Fire TV Stick was hit with a price increase this year, but we're still seeing drastic discounts ahead of Black Friday. For instance: the brand-new Fire TV Stick 4K (just released last month) is on sale for just under $20 for Prime members, thanks to an on-page coupon. This recent release effectively replaces the 4K Select, though it just came out last year. Amazon heard the cries of customers over the 4K Select's limited app store and added over 2,000 more apps (including Spotify, Xbox, VLC, and a range of VPNs). It also comes with the Vega 2.0 OS, 8GB of storage, a quad-core 1.7GHz processor, support for WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, HDR10+, HLG, Alexa+, and a redesigned remote.

More early Black Friday deals under $25

• Anker USB-C to USB-C Cable (2-pack) — $9.99 $12.99 (save $3)

• Play-Doh Blooming Flower Garden Playset — $14 $23.99 (save $9.99)

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

• Blink Mini 2K+ — $16.99 $39.99 (save $33)

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

• Play-Doh Blooms Rosy Petite Flower Bouquet — $18.74 $24.99 (save $6.25)

• Play-Doh PD Blooms Wildflower Petite Bouquet — $18.74 $24.99 (save $6.25)

• Logitech MK270 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)

• Yeti Rambler Travel Bottle (22-ounce) — $21 $28 (save $7)

• Apple AirTag (2nd gen) — $23 $29 (save $6)

• Blink Wired Doorbell 2K+ — $23.99 $49.99 (save $26)

• Anker Nano Power Bank — $23.99 $29.99 (save $6)

• Anker Soundcore Select 4 Go — $23.99 $34.99 (save $11)

• Yeti Rambler Ceramic Lined Mug (10-ounce) — $24 $30 (save $6)

• Bluey Cruise Ship Playset — $25 $59.99 (save $34.99)