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SAVE $50: As of Nov. 14, shop the Lego Star Wars Grogu set, complete with the hover pram. Ahead of Black Friday, get it for just $49.99, saving you $50 for 50% off.

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We're two weeks out from Black Friday, but the holiday shopping season is well underway. If you're making your list (checking it twice, etc.) and starting to stockpile gifts, then we have the deal for you. If you're looking for a gift for the Star Wars enthusiast in your life, this Grogu set complete with hover pram is absolutely adorable — and 50% off.

As of Nov. 14, the Lego Star Wars Grogu set is down to $49.99. It's now 50% off its list price of $99.99, saving you $50. It's absolutely adorable but it's a limited time deal.

The Lego Star Wars Grogu set is available only at Amazon and according to the product list page, the deal is going fast, implying that it won't last. So if you're looking to buy it for the Star Wars fan in your life, then you'd better get it soon, since we don't think it will last until Black Friday — or even next week.

The Grogu set is complete with the hover pram, aka Baby Yoda's sickeningly sweet transportation. Grogu himself has a posable head and ears and a Sorgan frog to complete the set. It's 1,048 pieces and suitable for anyone over the age of 10. Not to mention it's just right for the biggest The Mandalorian fan in your life.

Get the Lego Star Wars Grogu set for just $49.99 at Amazon.

You may, like me, sometimes be unsure what you can install aside from the apps that appear at the front and top of software browsers like Discover and the Snap Store. If you know where to look, though, there are hidden software gems everywhere.

I've never understood the appeal of wall-mounted tablets for controlling a smart home. To me, dashboards have always felt like expensive replacements for physical switches. However, a recent project finally made me realize that wall-mounted control panels can have their place

Small SUVs have become one of the most competitive segments in the market, with every automaker offering a mix of practicality, comfort, and value. The Honda HR-V has long been a go-to choice for those seeking reliability and efficiency, but one Korean contender has stepped up with a compelling blend of refinement, technology, and driving dynamics that make it hard to overlook.

It's just good to have my wonderful friend Samus Aran back.

Arguably Nintendo's coolest character, Samus and her Metroid series has largely been in the wilderness since 2007, when Metroid Prime 3 came out. I enjoyed Metroid Dread a great deal a few years ago, but that's really the only game starring Samus in nearly 20 years that I've cared about. On Dec. 4, that streak will hopefully end with the launch of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

I got to play about an hour of the game at a recent preview event, courtesy of Nintendo, and boy do I have some thoughts. For the most part, at least based on the early parts of Prime 4, this is still the Metroid Prime you know and love. But, I have one major concern. Let's get into it.

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Releases on Dec. 4 Pre-order Here SEE ALSO: 'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment' is fine. It's also the most disappointing Switch 2 exclusive. It feels good to be back in the power suit The aliens are very mean. Credit: Nintendo

My demo of Prime 4 occurred in two distinct chunks: A short, 10-minute glimpse at the very beginning of the game (a demo I had already played back in April), and a longer look at the point when it seems like the game properly starts. As in, Samus finds herself on a mysterious, seemingly abandoned alien planet full of wonder and mystery, and she's gotta figure out what the heck to do about it. Classic Metroid stuff.

The longer portion of the demo took place in a jungle-themed area called Fury Green. This place is very reminiscent of past Metroid games; gross bug monsters and alien plants attack Samus every few minutes, and weird alien artifacts litter the landscape, just waiting for Samus to get the right item or ability to use on or around them. While this portion of the game was fairly linear and straightforward, there were definitely doors and pathways I couldn't open yet because I didn't have the proper ability, which is what you want to see in a Metroid game. It was also, seemingly, the first hour or so of the game, so I'm not going to condemn that part of it for being linear.

Despite having started life as a Switch 1 game (and still getting a Switch 1 release), Prime 4 might be the best-looking game I've seen running on a Switch 2 so far. The demo was running in the 4K/60FPS configuration, though the 1080p/120FPS version looks great, too. Beyond raw tech specs, Fury Green is just a tremendously gorgeous area, and the art direction in Prime 4 seems to be on par with the rest of the series.

Series developer Retro Studios has also nailed the feel of running around this ancient, unknowable world and shooting everything in it with a gun. Combat is fast, smooth, and fun, and as a bonus, this is the first Metroid Prime game to launch with normal, dual-analog stick controls. It feels great, and Samus's new psychic abilities add some interesting variety to both puzzle-solving and fights. She can manipulate little balls of energy to power alien devices, as well as fire a beam that stops time and allows you to manually fly it around the environment for a few seconds. I did one major boss fight at the end of the demo where I had to take out three targets simultaneously using that last ability, and it felt like classic Metroid Prime stuff.

So, yeah, I'm not really worried about the parts where you look at and play Metroid Prime 4. My demo also, heartbreakingly, didn't include any motorcycle stuff.

But I was kind of hoping I'd be the only one around here Hell yes. Credit: Nintendo

This demo of Prime 4 would have left me excited for the game with zero reservations if not for one little thing: At one point in Fury Green, Samus runs into another stranded human, a dorky Galactic Federation engineer guy who is fully voice-acted. He accompanied me throughout most of the rest of the demo, partially as someone to protect in a brief escort quest-like section, but mostly as a guy who chimes in on comms every now and then to chat with Samus (who does not speak at all).

This isn't the first time a Metroid game has put Samus near other people, either with or without voice acting. Results in previous games have been...mixed, to say the least. Metroid has always worked best when Samus is truly alone on a dark and preferably goopy alien world. The early Prime games, in particular, have utterly flawless senses of atmosphere. Before you meet this engineer doofus, Prime 4 feels reminiscent of that. After you meet him, it's still a fun game with very pretty visuals and good combat, but it's not the same.

It also doesn't help that he's genuinely kind of annoying, and it's hard to tell if the game is in on the joke or not, from what I played.

I'm not going to render judgment on Prime 4 for this just yet. For all I know, this dude is only a small part of the game and won't be chattering in Samus's ear for the entire adventure. I just don't want to spend an entire Metroid Prime adventure listening to a geeky dude talk in pseudo-Marvel Cinematic Universe banter at me.

After seeing that part of Metroid Prime 4, I'm officially slightly concerned about a game that had given me no reasons to feel that way up until now. I think Nintendo has earned the benefit of the doubt here, but I can't lie: I'm a little more nervous than I'd like to be. We'll see what happens when Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launches on Switch and Switch 2 on Dec. 4.

In the meantime, you can pre-order Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for $69.

As Apple TV's streak continues—after The Studio's dominating presence at this year's Emmys, and now with the hottest new show on TV with Pluribus (to name just a couple of its recent hits)—what better time to highlight some of the streamer's best and most bingable series that you can devour this weekend?

TL;DR: Live stream San Antonio Spurs vs. Golden State Warriors in the NBA Cup for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2025 NBA Cup has only just started, but we're already getting huge games with serious ramifications. The Warriors lost their opening game, so losing to the Spurs would put them in real trouble. Can Wemby and the Spurs dump the Warriors out of the NBA Cup?

If you want to watch Spurs vs. Warriors in the NBA Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Spurs vs. Warriors?

Spurs vs. Warriors in the NBA Cup starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 14. This game takes place at the Frost Bank Center.

How to watch Spurs vs. Warriors for free

Spurs vs. Warriors in the NBA Cup is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

This free live stream is geo-restricted to the UK and U.S., but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK or U.S., meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (if you're not already a member)

2. Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

3. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

4. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK or U.S.

5. Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Learn More

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA Cup before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the NBA Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $20: As of Nov. 14, the Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees Set is on sale for $44.99 at Amazon. This is 31% off and its lowest-ever price.

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Black Friday may still be a couple of weeks away, but we've already found some stellar Lego deals for shoppers to jump on ahead of time. No matter if you're looking for discounts on Star Wars sets or Botanical builds, there's plenty to consider right now. And for a limited time, the Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees Set is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

The Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees set comes with a list price of $64.99, but Amazon has knocked it down to $44.99 for a limited time. This is a $20 discount and a record-breaking price.

SEE ALSO: Best Buy Black Friday ad: The best early deals you can buy online

The Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Set is a lovely little trio of trees to piece together. This set comes with 709 pieces that create a ginkgo bonsai tree with yellow leaves, a black pine bonsai tree with green needles, and a wisteria bonsai tree that has hanging lilac flowers. It's recommended for adults of 18 years old and above, but if you know someone younger who wants to build them, just give them a hand with piecing it together.

Don't miss out on this excellent deal on the Lego Botanicals Mini Bonsai Trees Set at Amazon before Black Friday.

There's plenty more Lego deals to check out. Our roundup of 20+ early Lego deals already live ahead of Black Friday can point you in the direction of even more options that are on sale right now.

At last, another glorious weekend is upon us, and that means it’s time to settle down with Amazon Prime Video and binge some good TV shows. Don’t worry about which titles to devour in your time off—I’ve done that for you. With these three shows, you’ll venture into the chilling world of Harlan Coben, dive into a gaming anthology gem, and travel back in time to the 11th century for another fight over another throne.

MARKET VALUE: As of Nov. 14, the Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box is $121.01 at Amazon, which is below the market value of TCGplayer.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box $121.01 at Amazon
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The first expansion for Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution, Phantasmal Flames, is finally out in the wild. We're used to seeing ridiculously inflated prices on the majority of sealed Pokémon TCG product, but Amazon is at least matching market value with Phantasmal Flames right now.

The Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box is at market value right now on Amazon compared to TCGPlayer, going for $121.01. You can also knock $60 off the price tag if you get accepted for an Amazon Visa card. There's no need to actually use it, just make sure you use that instant $60 gift card to bring the ETB price down to $49.99.

SEE ALSO: Where to buy Pokémon cards in 2025 — avoid overpaying or missing out on new sets

Phantasmal Flames focuses in on Mega Charizard X with a standard ex, Secret Art Rare, and Gold Hyper Rare. Other Mega Pokémon have made the SIR cut such as Mega Lopunny ex and normal Pokémon such as Rotom ex. Unsuprisingly, all of the Mega Charizard ex cards are at the top of the chase card list, with the standard ex rocking an unpresidented value of over $60.

Most valuable Mega Evolution Pokémon cards Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

You can just grab the chase cards you need from Phantasmal Flames right now instead, which will likely save you money in the long run. Here's what they're all going for right now, including links to buy them at TCGPlayer.

1. Mega Charizard X ex - 125/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $795
   Market price: $940.50
   Most recent sale: $750

2. Mega Charizard X ex - 130/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $839.99
   Market price: $894.94
   Most recent sale: $889.90

3. Mega Charizard X ex - 109/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $62.98
   Market price: $62.75
   Most recent sale: $55

4. Mega Lopunny ex - 128/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $55
   Market price: $220.31
   Most recent sale: $205

5. Mega Sharpedo ex - 127/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $50
   Market price: $57.82
   Most recent sale: $48.01

BELOW MARKET VALUE: As of Nov. 14, the Pokémon TCG Phantasmal Flames Booster Box is $281.01 at Amazon, which is below the market value of $300 at TCGplayer.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Phantasmal Flames Booster Box $281.01 at Amazon
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The first expansion for Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution, Phantasmal Flames, has finally dropped. Thank goodness we're getting good deals off the shelf right now, as it's been a rough year for finding decent prices on sealed Pokémon TCG product. Is Amazon starting to behave itself with its Pokémon TCG pricing?

The Phantasmal Flames Booster Box is currently below market value on Amazon at $281.01, compared to TCGplayer's current market value of $300. Whilst it's still over MSRP, getting products below market value right now is a deal in itself.

SEE ALSO: Where to buy Pokémon cards in 2025 — avoid overpaying or missing out on new sets

Phantasmal Flames focuses in on Mega Charizard X with a standard ex, Secret Art Rare, and Gold Hyper Rare. Other Mega Pokémon have made the SIR cut such as Mega Lopunny ex and normal Pokémon such as Rotom ex. The set is also oddly missing Mega Gengar ex SIR, which is likely to appear in the next set releasing next year.

Most valuable Mega Evolution Pokémon cards Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

With Phantasmal Flames being out in the wild, single cards are already on sale. If you've already ripped open your preorders and are still looking for the cards below, it's probably going to save you money long term just buying the cards you need. Here's the current market values and where you can buy them right now:

1. Mega Charizard X ex - 125/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $795
   Market price: $940.50
   Most recent sale: $750

2. Mega Charizard X ex - 130/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $839.99
   Market price: $894.94
   Most recent sale: $889.90

3. Mega Charizard X ex - 109/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $62.98
   Market price: $62.75
   Most recent sale: $55

4. Mega Lopunny ex - 128/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $55
   Market price: $220.31
   Most recent sale: $205

5. Mega Sharpedo ex - 127/094
   Near Mint Holofoil: $50
   Market price: $57.82
   Most recent sale: $48.01

NASA has launched its latest mission to study Mars, with a little push from Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin.

Hitching a ride on a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, NASA's pair of Escapade (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) spacecrafts were launched at at 3:55 p.m. ET Thursday from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Built by Rocket Lab, the spacecrafts are part of NASA’s first mission led by the University of California, Berkeley. In a frankly adorable post on X, Rocket Lab posted an image of the twins (named Blue and Gold for the school colours of UC Berkeley), confirming ground communications with both spacecrafts — NASA said contact was established by 10:35 p.m. ET.

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Blue Origin CEO Bezos also posted clips on X showing the spacecrafts in orbit, separating from the New Glenn rocket, with Earth far below.

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. SEE ALSO: NASA quietly sends two spacecraft to Mars — and they're going a new way

According to NASA, the spacecraft will be deployed to study how Mars' environment is impacted by the sun and solar winds, and provide crucial data for preparing human exploration of the red planet.

"Congratulations to Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, UC Berkeley, and all our partners on the successful launch of ESCAPADE. This heliophysics mission will help reveal how Mars became a desert planet, and how solar eruptions affect the Martian surface," said acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy in a statement.

Mashable science reporter Elisha Sauers describes more details of the Escapade mission, what it could achieve, and how much it cost, writing:

Escapade could set a precedent for how NASA and the commercial space industry approach interplanetary missions in the future. From soup to nuts, Escapade had a budget of $80 million, under NASA's Small Innovative Missions for Planetary Exploration program. Rocket Lab built the twin probes in just 3.5 years for $57 million, a relatively cheap price compared to the billions the agency would normally spend. Those costly missions are a product of legacy aerospace contracts based on the cost-plus-fixed-fee model, which allowed the builders to run over budget without picking up the tab.

If you want to watch the New Glenn rocket take NASA's Escapades into the sky, you can watch Blue Origin's stream below (the launch sits around the one hour, 40-minute mark):

For a much more detailed analysis of the Escapade mission, Mashable's got you covered. And if you're looking for a way to mark the occasion, there's really only one song:

Netflix's In Your Dreams introduces audiences to a brand-new lovable animal sidekick: Baloney Tony (voiced by Craig Robinson).

A stuffed giraffe, Baloney Tony is the beloved toy of young chaos agent Elliot (voiced by Elias Janssen). Like most stuffed animals after a few years of cuddles and playtime, he's certainly seen better days. He's missing an eye, his neck is floppy, and Elliot loves nothing more than to stuff his pouch full of baloney.

SEE ALSO: 'In Your Dreams' review: Kids fight to save their parents' marriage in thoughtful animated adventure

Elliot's sister Stevie (voiced by Jolie Hoang-Rappaport) despises Baloney Tony and the rancid meat inside him, so long before In Your Dreams even begins, she hides him under the family fridge. However, when Stevie and Elliot embark on a quest in their dreams, they're reunited with Baloney Tony. In the dream world, he can walk, he can talk, and he can fart lasers. What more could you want from a sidekick?

In a Say More interview with Mashable Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards, In Your Dreams director Alex Woo revealed that he drew inspiration for Baloney Tony from his childhood.

"My aunt bought [my brother and I] these two teddy bears that were Santa-related, so they're called Santa Bears. My brother, he had a bloody nose one day, and he got some bloodstains on his Santa Bear near the tail, and so we ended up calling it 'Butthole Bear,'" Woo recalled. "Obviously, it was his stuffed animal, and so he loved it despite how gross it was. That was the inspiration for Baloney Tony, this idea that our stuffed animals, even though they can be gross and disgusting, they're still ours. There's something about our connection to them that, despite them having rancid meat odors, they bring us warmth and familiarity and they make us feel like we're at home."

From there, Woo taught us how to actually draw Baloney Tony, describing his design as being inspired by cheap stuffed animals you can get at state fairs or in arcade claw machines. You can draw along with Woo above to master the art of Baloney Tony.

To hear more about In Your Dreams, check out Woo's full Say More interview on YouTube, where Woo teaches us how to draw even more characters from the film.

In Your Dreams is now streaming on Netflix.

Disney+ will allow its users to create and consume AI-generated content on the platform. This is according to Disney CEO Bob Iger, speaking on the company's fourth quarter earnings call.

SAVE OVER $150: As of Nov. 14, the Samsonite Omni 2 Hardside Expandable Luggage Three-Piece Set is on sale for $239.99 at Amazon. This is $160 off its usual price of $399.99.

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The holidays are coming up fast, and if you have travel plans in place, a good luggage set can help you make the journey with all of your gifts in tow. If you're looking for some new suitcases for holiday travel, a stunning early Black Friday deal has dropped on a premium three-piece set of Samsonite luggage.

The Samsonite Omni 2 hardside expandable luggage three-piece set has dropped to $239.99 at Amazon. This is 40% off its list price of $399.99, which allows you to keep $160 in your pocket. This set is incredibly close to its lowest-ever price of $229.58, so why wait to grab them? This deal is one worth picking up ahead of Black Friday.

SEE ALSO: Target Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online early

This Samsonite luggage set comes with three sizes of suitcase — a 20-inch carry on, a medium suitcase, and a large option — so you can have a variety on-hand, whether you're going away for a long trip or just a quick weekend away. And with 360 degree spinner wheels, you can cruise easily to your next destination. They also have a durable build and even come with a 10-year warranty, which is nice peace of mind with an investment like this.

Feel prepared for holiday travels with some solid new suitcases. Save big on the Samsonite Omni 2 hardside expandable luggage three-piece set at Amazon. Curious what else Amazon is offering ahead of Black Friday? Check out our breakdown of early Black Friday deals at Amazon.

These days, it's hard to imagine a world without internet access. We spend so much of our work and personal lives online that having a constant internet connection has become second nature. When something stops you from accessing the internet, such as your ISP going down, it can feel like a real shock. If this happens to you, there are a few ways to get online until your internet connection comes back.

Don't you just love it at this time of year? You're minding your own business, slowly approaching the end of the year, and then Black Friday hits you like a train, delivering huge discounts of MacBooks, Pokémon, Lego, and everything else on your shopping list. It's not exactly a relaxing period, but boy can you save a lot of cash. So buckle up, shoppers. We've got weeks of deals to check out.

The only way to survive and thrive over Black Friday is to do a little planning. We recommend bookmarking our many Black Friday pages so that our professional deal hunters can showcase all the offers that are genuinely worth your consideration. But besides that, we also suggest making the most out of the Black Friday ads released by leading retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.

SEE ALSO: The 40+ best early Black Friday deals: We found record prices on Apple gadgets, headphones, TVs, and robot vacuums

Looking for the Amazon Black Friday ad? Aren't we all. Amazon does things a little differently from other Black Friday retailers because it doesn't release a traditional Black Friday ad. Instead, Amazon announces its plans for Black Friday via a press release and then drops a boatload of deals when the time comes.

Amazon's Black Friday sale officially begins on Nov. 20 and runs through Dec. 1, with plenty of deals on offer throughout this bumper event. According to Amazon's official press release, these are the deals we can look forward from Nov. 20:

• Up to 55% off select home products from Shark and kitchen appliances from Ninja

• Up to 50% off Amazon devices like the Echo Dot Max, Fire TV Stick lineup, Fire tablets, and Kindles

• Up to 50% off electronics from JBL and Canon

• Up to 45% off Bose audio

• Up to 40% off kitchen items from Vitamix, Staub, Nespresso, and more

• Up to 40% on select floorcare from Bissell and iRobot

• Up to 40% off home entertainment from Hisense, TCL, and LG

• Up to 40% on toys from Melissa & Doug, Little Tykes, Play-Doh, and Nerf

• Up to 35% on select Samsung and Google products

That's a strong lineup, but it's really only a small sample of what's to come. In fact, we're already seeing record-low prices on hot items like Apple products, Lego sets, and power stations.

Best early Black Friday Apple deals

• Apple AirTag — $24 $29 (save $5)

• Apple AirTag (4-pack) — $64.99 $99 (save $34.01)

• Apple Watch SE, 3rd Gen (GPS, 40mm) — $84.99 $109.99 (save $25)

• Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $499 $599 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Pro (M5, 11 inch) — $935 $999 (save $64)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,480 $1,599 (save $119)

Best early Black Friday Lego deals

• Lego Disney Frozen Advent Calendar 2025 — $30.79 $44.99 (save $14.20)

• Lego Star Wars: Millennium Falcon 'A New Hope' 25th anniversary model — $67.97 $84.99 (save $17.02)

• Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table — $71.99 $89.99 (save $18)

• Lego Star Wars Grogu with Hover Pram — $82.95 $99.99 (save $17.04)

Best early Black Friday power station deals

• Jackery Explorer 300 — $159 $279 (save $120)

• Bluetti Elite 30 V2 — $194 $239 (save $45)

• Anker Solix C300 — $209.99 $299 (save $89.01)

• Bluetti Elite 100 V2 — $394.99 $799 (save $404.01)

• Anker Solix C1000 — $397.99 $799 (save $401.01)

• Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — $399 $799 (save $400)

• Anker Solix EverFrost 2 Cooler (40 liter) — $649 $899.99 (save $250.99)

• Anker Solix C2000 Gen 2 — $799 $1,499 (save $700)

Best early Black Friday headphones deals

• Soundcore by Anker Q20i — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)

• JLab JBuds Lux — $49.99 $79.99 (save $30)

• Sennheiser Accentum Plus — $179.95 $249.95 (save $70)

• Nothing Headphone (1) — $254 $299 (save $45)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 — $328 $399.99 (save $71.99)

Best early Black Friday smartwatch deals

• Fitbit Versa 4 — $119.95 $199.95 (save $80)

• Garmin Bounce Kids Smartwatch — $119.99 $149.99 (save $30)

• Google Pixel Watch 3 (45mm) — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)

• Garmin fēnix 8 — $849.99 $1,099.99 (save $250)

TL;DR: Live stream New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat in the NBA Cup for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The NBA Cup is still in its early stages, but the New York Knicks are already in the position of needing a win. Next they face the Miami Heat, a team that looks renewed and resurgent this season with a new style. Did anyone ever truly doubt Erik Spoelstra?

If you want to watch Knicks vs. Heat in the NBA Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Knicks vs. Heat?

Knicks vs. Heat in the NBA Cup starts at 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 14. This game takes place at Madison Square Garden.

How to watch Knicks vs. Heat for free

Knicks vs. Heat in the NBA Cup is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

This free live stream is geo-restricted to the UK and U.S., but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK or U.S., meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (if you're not already a member)

2. Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

3. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

4. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK or U.S.

5. Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA Cup before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

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Black Friday is very much here. We're already weighed down with deals on everything from MacBooks to Pokémon, with more deals on the way.

Making the most of this hectic shopping season is an art. Everyone has their own gameplan going into November, but nobody comes away without missing out on some incredible limited-time offers. That's the nightmare scenario for any seasoned shopper, but fortunately, there are some things you can do to improve your odds of finding that perfect product at an all-time low price.

For starters, you can keep all of our Black Friday content bookmarked so that our team of dedicated shopping reporters can showcase the deals that are truly worth your time. But to get a headstart on the savings, you can check out the Black Friday ads released by leading retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.

SEE ALSO: 30+ of the best early Black Friday Pokémon deals: Crazy wild deals appeared

Walmart is always one of the biggest players over Black Friday, and its Black Friday ad indicates that it's going to be a very big year for the retailer.

Walmart's first Black Friday sale runs online and in stores from Nov. 14-16. Walmart+ members get five hours of early access to the deals online from 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 13. Things then cool off before Walmart's second Black Friday sale that runs from Nov. 25-30 (online only from Nov. 25–27). Walmart+ members once again get early access from 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 24. Walmart then wraps things up with an online-only Cyber Monday sale on Dec. 1.

Want to make the most out of Walmart's Black Friday campaign? We've checked out all the best Black Friday deals from the Walmart Black Friday ad that you can already buy online.

Best early Black Friday TV deals

• VIZIO 50-inch Class — $128 $214 (save $86)

• Philips 50-inch Class 4K Ultra HD (2160p) — $228 $278 (save $50)

• LG 70-inch 4K UHD webOS Smart TV — $368 $429.99 (save $61.99)

• Hisense 75-inch Class H5 Series — $378 $499 (save $121)

• Hisense 75-Inch Class U6H — $448 $698 (save $250)

Best early Black Friday Apple deals

• Apple AirTag 4-pack — $64.99 $99 (save $34.01)

• Apple AirPods 4 — $84.99 $129.99 (save $45)

• Apple Pencil Pro — $99 $129 (save $30)

• 2022 Apple 10.9-inch iPad — $349 $449 (save $100)

• 2025 Apple 11-inch iPad — $399 $449 (save $50)

• Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $498.99 $549 (save $50.01)

• Apple 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 — $1,478 $1,599 (save $121)

Best early Black Friday fitness tracker deals

• Fitbit Inspire 3 — $80.10 $99.95 (save $19.85)

• Fitbit Versa 2 — $110.99 $200 (save $89.01)

• Garmin vívoactive 5 — $199 $228.95 (save $29.95)

• Apple Watch SE 3 GPS 40mm — $199.99 $239.99 (save $40)

• Apple Watch Series 10 GPS 46mm — $279 $429 (save $150)

Best early Black Friday gaming deals

• Wired Gaming Keyboard & Mouse Combo — $15.99 $35.98 (save $19.99)

• GTRACING 55-inch Large RGB Gaming Computer Desk with Mouse Pad — $64.99 $149.99 (save $85)

• Bigzzia Gaming Chair — $75.99 $149.99 (save $74)

• CRUA 24-inch 75HZ Curved Monitor — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)

• Zhic Gaming Desktop PC — $429.99 $599 (save $169.01)

• CyberPowerPC Gamer Master Gaming Desktop — $799 $979.99 (save $180.99)

Best early Black Friday laptop deals

• HP 14-inch HD Chromebook — $119 $409.99 (save $290.99)

• HP 15.6-inch FHD IPS — $219 $549.99 (save $330.99)

• Auusda 15.6-inch Business Laptop — $329.99 $927.69 (save $597.70)

• HP Victus 15.6-inch — $499 $1,049.99 (save $550.99)

• ASUS Vivobook 16-inch — $539.99 $609 (save $69.01)

• Alienware 16-inch Aurora Gaming Laptop — $799 $1,249.99 (save $450.99)

Best early Black Friday robot vacuum deals

• Shark Matrix 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum — $194 $379.99 (save $185.99)

• iRobot Roomba 1010 — $198 $339.99 (save $141.99)

• Roborock Q10 X5+ — $259.99 $499.99 (save $240)

FREE AUDIOBOOKS: Stuff Your Earbuds Day 2025 is live on Nov. 14-15. Download free audiobooks for 48 hours only, with no limit on the number of downloads.

We're always waxing lyrical about Stuff Your Kindle Day. These special events provide awesome opportunities for bookworms to stock up on new reads without spending anything. You don't get much for free these days, so we feel duty bound to make a lot of noise when these giveaways go live.

And the same goes for Stuff Your Earbuds Day. This event doesn't come around nearly as often as Stuff Your Kindle Day, but that just makes it more special. The audio equivalent to Stuff Your Kindle Day lets participants score free audiobooks over a limited period of time. And better yet, everything that you download is yours to keep forever.

Want to make the most of Stuff Your Earbuds Day? We've lined up all the information you need.

What is Stuff Your Earbuds Day?

Stuff Your Earbuds Day is an annual event hosted by Romance Audiobookworms. During this event, audiobook listeners can score literally hundreds of free audiobooks from romance authors across a wide range of genres. The free audiobooks are live for 48 hours, with no limit on the number of downloads.

When is Stuff Your Earbuds Day 2024?

The 2025 Stuff Your Earbuds Day takes place on Nov. 14-15. Need a reminder? You can sign up for the Indie Audiobook Deals newsletter to be notified when new audiobook sales and freebies drop.

Who can take part in Stuff Your Earbuds Day?

Much like Stuff Your Kindle Day, anyone can participate in Stuff Your Earbuds Day. Simply find your favorite audiobook and download it on your preferred platform. It's that simple.

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Apple deals are looking extremely healthy ahead of Black Friday. Apple AirPods 4 are already down to a record-low price at Amazon. These popular earbuds earned a coveted Mashable Choice Award — need we say more?