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I turned an old Android phone into a Jellyfin media server that beats any Raspberry Pi
Jellyfin is a self-hosted media server that you can use to stream your TV show and movie collection to other devices. It's a popular alternative to Plex that many people run on a device such as a Raspberry Pi or a mini PC. However, an old phone can also work, and there are some significant benefits over other options.
Pikmin 4 cemented the Switch 2 as the best console for clearing out my backlog
Both as a matter of personal interest and professional obligation, I try to play as many first-party Nintendo releases as I can. But sometimes even the best ones fall through the cracks.
That's what happened to me when Pikmin 4 launched in 2023. I'd never really been able to vibe with the franchise's fascinating blend of plant-based task management and time-limit stress, so even though the fourth entry garnered rave reviews, I never made proper time for it.
I feel like a big old idiot now because, after playing a few hours of the new Switch 2 upgrade, I can see that Pikmin 4 is kind of incredible, even with a fairly modest set of upgrades for Nintendo's new console. My biggest takeaway from this experience, though, is that there really isn't a better current-gen console for catching up on old games and clearing out your backlog than the Switch 2.
SEE ALSO: Review: 'The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time' remake is gorgeous, but plays it a little too safe Pikmin 4 on Switch 2 is beautiful and lovelyThere are two things I want to note right off the bat. First, the official title for this release is Pikmin 4 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Dandori Academy, which is a comically tedious thing to type out more than once, so I won't be doing that. Second, this is just a $10 upgrade for those who already own Pikmin 4 on Switch 1, and the changes this new version brings are not exactly paradigm-shifting.
As with every "Switch 2 Edition" release of an older game, Pikmin 4 has received a boost in resolution. This was already a gorgeous game on Switch 1, with varied and colorful environments, expressive lighting, and a generally warm and welcoming atmosphere, but the Switch 2 version is sharper and pops even more on a nice TV. Unfortunately, the frame rate, which was capped at 30 frames per second on Switch 1, has not been upgraded at all for Switch 2. That's a bummer, but not a deal-breaker.
Players can also use the Switch 2's microphone to bark voice commands at Oatchi, their loyal space dog friend, and this is a feature. I turned that off almost immediately because it's impossible to hold a conversation with someone while playing the game that way. The beefiest addition is Dandori Academy, a mode with a series of new challenge levels. I haven't had time to really dive in yet, but Pikmin 4 veterans looking for something new to do will probably welcome it.
You'll learn to love these little guys, like I did. Credit: NintendoThe thing is, aside from the visual boost, I'm not really concerned with what's new in the Switch 2 version of Pikmin 4 because the whole game is new to me. And what a delight it is! Pikmin is all about plucking dozens of cute little plant dudes from the dirt, color-coded according to their unique abilities, and ordering them to do things for you. They can clear obstacles, open up shortcuts, defeat enemies, and most important, carry treasures you find back to your spaceship so you can unlock upgrades and become even more efficient at managing this whole operation.
Strategy games are typically not my cup of tea, but Pikmin scratches a substantial itch for me in that it lets me plant the seeds (literally, in this case) for efficient, automatic processes to play out, and then lets me sit back and observe. It's eminently satisfying to order 10 Pikmin to go open up a shortcut while 10 others defeat an enemy and use the shortcut to carry its corpse back to your ship for harvesting.
And while the decision to give Pikmin 4 no overall time limit might be a detriment to series die-hards, it's a huge boon to me, a guy who stresses out easily. Even after just a few hours, I can see that this is one of the coolest games Nintendo has made in the past five or six years, and the Switch 2 version helped me arrive at that conclusion.
The Switch 2 makes it easier to stop chasing new releases 'Stranger's Wrath' is a weird game from 20 years ago about loading bugs into a crossbow, and it rules on Switch 2. Credit: Oddworld Inhabitants/SteamGaming is an expensive and time-consuming hobby, and it can be nearly impossible for anyone who doesn't review games for a living to play most new releases and participate in the zeitgeist around them. What I've come to realize since the Switch 2 came out, though, is that playing older games all the time instead of feverishly speeding through every new release actually kicks ass, and for my money, this is the best current console platform to do that on.
Nothing will ever beat a PC in this regard, but if you don't have one of those, the Switch 2 is your best bet right now. The PS5's ability to play games from before the PS4 generation is limited at best, and while the Xbox Series consoles can play some games from every Xbox generation, Microsoft has more or less stopped adding new old games to the console backwards compatibility list.
Meanwhile, the Switch 2 can play most Switch 1 games, including countless re-releases, remakes, and remasters of games from across all of gaming history. You can play (versions of) almost every mainline Final Fantasy game on Switch 2. You can play many Resident Evil games on Switch 2, and in fact, that's how I finally learned to love Resident Evil 4 earlier this year. Thanks to Capcom's preservation efforts, I can also play basically every Mega Man game on this machine.
I keep meaning to check out 'Tail of the Sun.' Credit: Artdink/NintendoThat's before you even get into more obscure stuff that's been preserved on Switch, like the Arcade Archives collection, or quality modern ports of weirdo games like Tail of the Sun and Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath. There's just so much to dig into.
A lot of the above is also true of PS5 and Xbox, but those machines lack decades of first-party Nintendo games that exist either as native Switch 1/2 releases, or as part of the Nintendo Classics collection. With Nintendo Switch Online, I can turn on my Switch 2 right now and play dozens of NES, SNES, and Game Boy games. The Expansion Pack adds N64, Genesis, Game Boy Advance, and GameCube games to the mix, and I've greatly enjoyed digging through those libraries since the Switch 2 came out.
All of that, combined with Nintendo's "Switch 2 Edition" releases, which give some Switch 1 games a sorely needed upgrade, has given me my old games mojo back after it went missing for a few years. I realize it sounds strange to recommend a $500 machine on the basis that it's great at playing old games, but, well, here we are.
Matthew McConaugheys Pantalones Tequila made an iPhone case that holds a mini shooter — where to buy
TL;DR: Matthew McConaughey's Pantalones Organic Tequila launched the Phone Phlask, a vegan-leather iPhone case designed to strap a 50ml mini-shooter directly to the back of your phone. Shop for $36.99 starting Nov. 10.
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Phone cases have spent the past few seasons evolving into wearable utility belts, morphing to hold everything from lip gloss and perfume to card sleeves and kickstands. Matthew McConaughey's spirits label, Pantalones Organic Tequila, is taking that trend into considerably more spirited territory for the holidays.
The Pantalones Phone Flask is an iPhone case engineered to holster a mini tequila shooter on the back of your device. Crafted from vegan leather, the case features pants-inspired stitching and detailing designed to keep your drink locked down on the go.
The case drops alongside the nationwide rollout of Pantalones 50ml minis, which are hitting store shelves for the first time. They look just like shrunken versions of the brand’s regular bottles and come in both organic blanco and reposado.
Credit: PantalonesAs for the case itself, it is made from vegan leather and fits both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro. The back features a functional buckle strap with cheeky "Buckle Up" stitching that holds the bottle in place, but you can also slip your hand through it to use it as a regular phone grip.
Pantalones is selling the whole thing as a holiday bundle. Along with the phone case, you get two 50ml bottles, one Blanco and one Reposado, so you have everything you need right out of the box.
It is ridiculous, completely unnecessary, and guaranteed to be the most popular item in the room. Grab the Pantalones bundle for $36.99.
Clickeez are selling out everywhere: Where you can buy the viral Series 3 and Hello Kitty packs
Every holiday shopping season brings one runaway toy craze that vanishes from retail shelves overnight, and this year that title belongs entirely to Clickeez. What started as an online obsession with the clicky sound and feel of mechanical keyboards has quickly turned into a massive playground trend. Demand has heavily outpaced supply since launch, turning the hunt for stock into a wild goose chase.
The appeal is simple: satisfying, screen-free fidgeting. Each piece is an individual keycap that clicks and clacks like a real computer keyboard. Kids clip them onto keychains, hang them off backpacks, or trade different characters with friends.
The Sanrio crossover serves as an easy stocking stuffer and an approachable introduction to the craze. The Series 1 Hello Kitty & Friends 3-Pack bundles three character keys featuring favorites like Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and Hello Kitty herself, alongside a bonus charm, a connector keychain, and a collector guide. There are over 30 Sanrio characters across the series to track down, plus an ultra-rare Golden Hello Kitty keycap with 1-in-10,000 blind-box pull odds.
Credit: ClickeezDie-hard Sanrio fans who want a broader character roster right away will get much more out of the Series 1 Hello Kitty & Friends 7-pack. Packing seven character keys, a bonus charm, and a connector ring, it is the most practical way to assemble a kawaii collection without gambling on individual blind boxes.
Anyone after the updated rounded keycaps can pick up the Series 3 Bubble Pops lineup, which swaps out the classic sharp clack for a softer popping sound across 70 characters from the Pink Life, Baked Goodies, Magical Glow, and Forest Pals themes. If you just want a starter set, the 5-pack gives you five keys, a bag clip, and a shot at the rare Bubbly Cow chase key.
For kids who want to assemble multiple keychains right away, jumping to the 12-pack is the smarter move — it packs a dozen characters and includes two separate keychains so they can build multiple clips or swap a loaded chain right away.
Tweens who prefer a dedicated backpack accessory over loose keys can check out the Clickeez Series 3 Deluxe Keychain Bubble Pops kit. The set swaps out standard loose chains for a multi-sided fidget cube holder, a lanyard, two clip tags, three logo caps, and four Bubble Pops keys that click, pop, and fidget on the go.
The biggest build in the lineup is the Clickeez Keyboard Mega Pack. Instead of just clipping onto a bag, the set comes with a full set of clicky keys and frames you can snap together into a mini keyboard for a desk or shelf.
Credit: ClickeezIf you want to browse other packs or see what else is in stock, head over to Amazon's Clickeez storefront before the viral clicky keycaps sell out.
Why I think twice before buying used Ryobi tools from Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is still probably the best place to buy and sell things within walking or driving distance of your home. For me, it’s the best reason to keep my Facebook account alive in 2026, but not everything listed is a bargain or even worth buying.
Ring is launching an indoor home security drone, new Rover Cam robot
Amazon's Ring Robotics announced two new security devices on Tuesday: the Ring Drone Cam for residential use and the Ring Rover Cam for commercial use. Amazon also announced the release of a new tool called AI Pilot, a cloud-based tool that will power the navigation for both devices.
Ring Robotics is a division of Amazon's home security brand Ring, which makes a popular line of security cameras, video doorbells, and related products. The Ring Drone Cam is essentially a flying indoor security camera, and it's priced at $249.99 and set to be released on Jan. 27. The Ring Rover Cam is priced at $999.99, will be released on Dec. 16, and is available to pre-order now.
The Ring Rover Cam is geared toward enterprise customers, not residential use. Credit: René Ramos / CNET GroupThis isn't the first time Ring has announced a flying indoor security camera, yet this is set to be the first Ring drone that will actually ship to customers. Ring previously announced home security drones in 2021 and 2025, but at a press briefing, Ring founder and chief inventor Jamie Siminoff stated that the new Ring Drone camera is fully ready to ship to customers this time. He also said the assembled-in-the-USA product is fully compliant with the Trump administration's recent ban on drones and robots made overseas.
Siminoff said that the new drone solves the problems the company faced with its earlier attempts to create drones.
The Ring Drone Cam packaging and charging dock. Credit: René Ramos / CNET Group"As we tried to fix the edge cases that we were running into to make this work inside of a home, that would add a sensor or more processing," Siminoff explained.
"More processing and sensors had more need for power. More power, more battery. More battery, more weight. More weight, you have to spin the rotors faster. The faster you spin the rotors, the more dangerous it is. The more dangerous it is, the more you have to shroud it. The more you shroud it, the less aerodynamics, and you get into this vicious cycle, where you basically keep fixing things, which then breaks things and makes them worse."
Siminoff said the company decided at the last minute not to ship the drone announced in 2025 and ultimately redesigned the product.
Mashable attended a short demo of both products ahead of their launch, and spoke with Siminoff about the new products, how they work, and Ring customer privacy concerns.
The Ring Drone Cam The Ring Drone Camera features built-in LED spotlights for deterrence and low-light conditions. Credit: René Ramos / CNET GroupPrice: $249.99
Release date: Jan. 27, 2027
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The Ring Drone Cam is a new flying indoor security camera that navigates via a new custom-built system called AI Pilot. The vision-based system relies on an internet connection to operate, though the drone can land safely if the internet cuts out mid-flight.
When a Ring Drone Cam is installed in a customer's home and connected to other Ring cameras, sensors, or alarms, it will automatically fly to investigate the potential disturbance. Siminoff explained that it can help provide an on-the-ground view of sensitive areas like bedrooms or bathrooms in case of emergency, without customers needing to install a permanent security camera.
The Ring Drone Cam ready for unboxing. Credit: René Ramos / CNET GroupThe Ring Drone Cam has features such as:
Programmable custom flight routes and patrol schedules
Automatic response to Ring camera, sensor, and alarm alerts
2K video with a 148-degree field of view and the ability to rotate 360 degrees
Five to eight-minute flight time
Automatic take-off and landing
Two built-in LED spotlights for low-light conditions
The Ring Drone Cam is unusually loud, particularly since it's flown in indoor environments. However, Siminoff stated that Ring considers this a feature, not a bug, as the LED spotlights and loud noise can act as a deterrent for home intruders. The drone is meant to be used while customers are away from home, though it may surprise any pets in the household.
The drone operates with the new Alexa Home Map, an interactive 3D map showing all internet-connected devices in a user's home. The new Alexa Home Map was announced at a recent October Amazon event, where the company introduced new Echo smart home products.
Ring Rover Cam The Ring Rover Cam has a periscope camera. Credit: René Ramos / CNET GroupPrice: $999.99
Release date: Dec. 16, 2026
Availability: Pre-order now at Amazon
For those who've followed Amazon's previous product announcements, the new Ring Rover Cam may look familiar. It shares a base with the Amazon Astro, a roving residential security robot released in 2021. Privacy experts sounded the alarm on the Astro robot at the time.
However, for the Ring Rover Cam, Siminoff said the company was specifically targeting enterprise customers with small- and medium-sized businesses.
The Rover Cam can patrol warehouses, offices, and other commercial environments after hours, through routine patrols, remote navigation, or emergency response. The Rover Cam features a periscope camera and records and streams 4K footage.
The Ring Rover Cam shoots 4K video. Credit: René Ramos / CNET GroupUnlike the Astro, the Rover Cam is a first-party Ring device that can integrate with other Ring cameras and security products.
In a press release shared with Mashable, Ring said the new roving robot is "like having a guard on patrol who never clocks out. Ring Rover can do a sweep of the floor after close and investigate when sensor trips at 2 a.m. — streaming it all to your phone, wherever you are. For a business with a lot of ground to cover, Ring Rover delivers security that moves."
What potential customers should know about privacy Ring founder and chief inventor Jamie Siminoff. Credit: René Ramos / CNET GroupRing has a complicated history with privacy, to say the least.
Mashable has reported on Ring's repeated privacy controversies in recent years, which included a settlement with the FTC; the agency accused Ring of allowing employees and contractors to view customer security footage without their consent. Progressive critics have also taken issue with the company's work with law enforcement, although that's not unusual for a security company.
Last year, the company announced new AI security features such as Familiar Faces, which would automatically recognize trusted visitors to a user's home. However, the Electronic Frontier Foundation said at the time that the feature could potentially violate some states' privacy laws, which require an active opt-in for facial scanning. The company later faced a class-action lawsuit over the controversial feature.
At a media event demoing the new devices, Mashable asked Ring's founder about customer privacy concerns.
Credit: René Ramos / CNET Group"I think we've been a leader in privacy," Siminoff told Mashable, citing the company's early use of two-factor authentication and end-to-end encryption. "You know, we've done a lot with privacy. Our customers have shown us that trust in continuing to buy our products and put them out there, and I think we've earned that trust."
Mashable actually criticized Ring for waiting too long to employ two-factor authentication back in 2020.
Despite these privacy issues, Ring remains a popular home security brand. Tens of millions of American homes now use video doorbells, and Ring won a Mashable Reader's Choice award in 2025 in the smart home security category.
The company also faces increased competition in the space, as Apple recently entered the smart home market with a new line of video doorbells and home security cameras.
When asked about Apple's entry into the market, Siminoff didn't seem worried.
"I have always focused on the mission to make neighborhoods safer and inventing the future," Siminoff said. "And so if we keep building products that are the best for making neighborhoods safer, our customers and our neighbors will continue to reward us and buy our stuff, and that's what we have to focus on."
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The Pokémon TCG Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box drops to best-ever price at Amazon — save over $30 with rare early Black Friday deal
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $99.64 at Amazon, down from its list price of $134.45.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box $99.64 at Amazon$134.45 Save $34.81 Get Deal at Amazon
Black Friday hasn't really started yet, but the Pokémon TCG's recently released Delta Reign expansion is already seeing huge discounts on Amazon. This time, the Rayquaza-themed Elite Trainer Box has finally slipped below $100, setting a new record-low price with the retailer.
As of Nov. 10, the Pokémon TCG’s Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box is available for just $99.64 at Amazon, saving you $34.81 against its usual $134.45 price. That's an impressive 26% off, bringing the cost of its nine booster packs down to $11.07 apiece, before factoring in the extras.
That's $3.59 cheaper than the previous $103.23 Amazon low we covered on the Nov. 6 launch day.
SEE ALSO: Pokémon card drops and restocks: Best deals from Amazon, Walmart, TCGplayerWhat’s more, this bargain has brought the ETB much closer to market price, now only $10.10 above its estimated value determined by dedicated trading card marketplace TCGplayer — currently $89.54.
Note that this $99.64 listing comes from third-party seller Thumbs Up Distribution, rather than Amazon directly.
Buyers are getting nine Delta Reign packs, an exclusive full-art foil Kyogre promo card, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, seven dice, a plastic coin, six dividers, a collector's box, a player's guide, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card.
Microsoft just made Edge faster on Windows 11, so I tested it against Chrome
I've been annoyed for years by that awkward gap between clicking a browser icon and actually seeing a window. It's only a couple of seconds, but it happens dozens of times a day, and it adds up. It also feels like we're too far in the future for this to be an issue. Microsoft seems to have fixed this in Edge on Windows 11, and Chrome is what it is being tested against. So I set up a few launch tests on real machines to see what changed and what didn't.
Anthropic announces Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2. Theye already solved black hole physics problems.
Anthropic dropped two new frontier AI models on Monday, Claude Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2.
According to the AI company, Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 were designed to "tackle the most daunting technical challenges" and present "improvements in areas like coding, reasoning, and vision."
New frontier models from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Meta have been released at a rapid clip in recent months, and the two new Anthropic models closely follow the release of Google Gemini 4 Carbon, Meta Muse Wonder, and OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra. On launch day, Claude Fable 5.2 claimed the top spot on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence leaderboard, previously held by Gemini 4 Carbon.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. SEE ALSO: Jensen Huang Nvidia affair scandal: What we know, what we don’tAnthropic said that in pre-release testing, the models "designed three working electronic devices from scratch, solved two open problems in the physics of black holes...and formalized the proof of Fermat’s Last Theorem in 30 hours."
Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 also generate these outputs 30 percent faster than their 5.1 predecessors and "communicate more clearly" than previous models, Anthropic said.
Fable 5.2 Benchmarks Credit: AnthropicPerformance is up across the board with Fable 5.2 with benchmarks showing significant increases when compared to other AI models.
For example, Fable 5.2 scored a whopping 74.6 percent on Terminal Bench Science benchmark. This is a significant increase from the 52.6 percent of its predecessor. It even scores higher than OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra's 68.1 percent.
Fable 5.2 also scored a 74.2 percent on the Humanity's Last Exam benchmark, another increase over its predecessor's 65.6 percent.
Fable 5.2 and Mythos 5.2 pricing and availabilityPricing for the new models is also lower than their predecessors at $8 per million input tokens and $40 per million output tokens.
Fable 5.2 launches today for all Claude users. The company said that Fable 5.2 has "strong cybersecurity and biology safeguards to guard against misuse," which is why it's available to all users. Mythos 5.2, however, is only available for verified organizations working on cybersecurity or biomedical research.
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Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.
I gave my desktop PC a laptop dock, and it’s the best $30 I’ve spent on it in years
Back when I built my current PC in late 2020, I thought its six USB ports, along with the two on my case’s front panel, would be enough for my needs. The one thing I didn’t account for was that I’d still be using the same motherboard six years later, and that I’d end up with a bunch of USB peripherals, each needing its own port. Something had to be done, so I took the road less traveled: instead of getting a PCIe USB card, I expanded my USB ports with a USB-C dock.
Bring sudoku-style murder mysteries to your phone or desktop with Murdoku
As a puzzle lover, I am a huge fan of apps that challenge the mind. Solving logic-based problems or riddles scratches an itch inside my brain that nothing else can. If you're a Wordle addict, you'll relate. One popular format that I keep coming back to is an age-old classic: sudoku.
Will Ferrell returns as Buddy the Elf to heckle Jimmy Kimmel interview
Being heckled mid-interview is bad enough, but it adds an extra dimension of humiliation when the heckler is wearing a full elf costume.
In the clip above Andy Richter appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote Elf Unwrapped, a book he wrote about making the movie Elf — only to be interrupted by Will Ferrell sitting in the audience dressed as Buddy the Elf.
"Well this is such a great surprise, and it means so much to me that you're here to help me promote the book I wrote about making Elf!" says Richter.
"What?" comes Ferrell's gruff response. "Are you high? Who even are you?"
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Hidden carrier features on Android are the privacy tool I never thought to audit
I never thought about auditing my carrier's software because I never knew how easy it was. I'd checked app permissions, turned off ad tracking, and cleaned out old apps, but the preloaded packages that came with my Galaxy stayed untouched because I assumed they were just part of the phone. I spent an afternoon looking into what T-Mobile and Samsung put on my device, what it can actually do, and what happens when you turn it off. It's easy enough to try yourself.
Legos Black Friday centerpiece is a 5,300-piece Godzilla with an attachable heat ray: How to buy with a free gift
TL;DR: The Lego Godzilla is priced at $449.99 and launches on Nov. 27. Buy the Godzilla set from Nov. 27-30, and you will receive the Lego Ideas Godzilla Logo and Footprint set for free.
Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Ideas Godzilla (21375) Learn MoreLego has revealed a monstrous 2026 Black Friday centerpiece: The Lego Ideas Godzilla (21375) is dropping on Nov. 27 for $449.99. Weighing in at a colossal 5,363 pieces, the titan takes the crown as the largest Lego Ideas set ever produced.
It's the perfect gift for fans of Godzilla movies and monster merch collectors. But you know what? Maybe keep this one for yourself.
Credit: LegoMeasuring 27.5 inches tall (with the attachable heat ray), 10.5 inches wide, and 15.5 inches deep, this model stands over two feet tall. The segmented tail can be constructed sweeping left or right, while articulated joints across the neck, jaw, arms, wrists, and individual claws allow for constant adjustments.
Godzilla’s standard tongue can be swapped out for an attachable, translucent-blue Heat Ray. Tilting the head skyward lets you stage its iconic atomic breath attack.
Credit: LegoPlanning to blow your Black Friday budget on this beast? To sweeten the launch-weekend sting, early buyers can score an exclusive Godzilla Logo and Footprint gift for free from Nov. 27-30 while supplies last. The 359-piece bonus build features a brick-built logo with Mothra perched atop a skyscraper, along with a 1:1-scale replica of the main model’s footprint. This free bonus will disappear fast.
Jimmy Kimmel responds to the White House saying he has a peanut-sized brain
The White House is going after Jimmy Kimmel again.
In the clip above the host responds to yet another statement from spokesperson Davis Ingle, who this time has accused Kimmel of having a "peanut-sized brain".
"Sick burn, bro. You know what, you should enter a rap battle spitting dope rhymes like that. Trump now has interns insulting me," says Kimmel. "This guy says I have a peanut-sized brain. Let me explain something. I know you're young. That's impossible. You know what happens when you try to run a full human body with a peanut-sized brain?"
Cue a clip of Trump trying and failing to pronounced the word "gnome" on stage.
"You start saying things like that guy," Kimmel says.
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Old consoles, stereos, and PCs are worth restoring, but leave the CRT alone
That Game Boy in your closet or the stereo you spotted at an antique store probably isn't as dead as it looks. A lot of vintage electronics come back to life with a new belt, a few fresh capacitors, or a drop-in screen that needs little or no soldering. Others, like a CRT that can run around 27,000 volts, deserve a lot more respect. Here are five restorations worth your time, starting with the easiest.
Jon Stewart breaks down Trumps viral 60 Minutes interview
Donald Trump was asked some tough questions in his recent 60 Minutes interview, and he gave some answers on immigration that appeared to confuse some people in his base.
In the Daily Show clip above, Jon Stewart breaks down some of the key moments — including the U.S. president saying "I'm really good at money and finances" before saying "I guess it's gone up, I don't even know" when asked about his own net worth increasing.
"So when it's global finance, Trump is Keanu Reeves from The Matrix," says Stewart. "But when it's his own $3 billion post-election windfall, he's Keanu Reeves from Bill and Ted."
Another entertaining moment? Trump being asked about what happens after we die and whether he'll go to heaven, with the president responding, "I hope so, I don't wanna go to hell."
"You know that's not how hell works, right?" says Stewart. "It's not a check your preference, like fish or steak."
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T-Mobiles early Black Friday sale is live: Shop free phones from Apple, Samsung, Motorola, and Google
It may be a couple of weeks until the big day, but this year Black Friday seems to be kicking off earlier than ever. Deals are already starting to appear on everything from household essentials to tech and gaming. These early offers are particularly useful if you're looking to finally upgrade your phone.
T-Mobile is one retailer that has dropped discounts early, with a range of Black Friday deals already live.
It's worth checking the terms and conditions before jumping on a deal, as many of these offers require a new line, a qualifying plan, or a trade-in to unlock the full discount. Some savings are also delivered through monthly bill credits rather than an upfront price reduction.
Best Apple deal at T-Mobile Opens in a new window Credit: Apple iPhone 18 Pro $0 at T-Mobile$1,199.99 Save $1,199.99 Get Deal at T-Mobile Why we like it
You can get the iPhone 18 Pro 256GB for free with T-Mobile, thanks to $1,200 in bill credits spread across your monthly payments. To qualify, you'll need to open a new line, transfer your number from an eligible carrier (such as AT&T or Verizon), and sign up for a qualifying plan costing at least $95 per month with AutoPay. You'll also need to keep your line active and continue with the financing agreement to receive all the credits. If you cancel early or pay off the phone ahead of schedule, you could lose the remaining credits.
More Apple deals at T-MobileApple Watch SE 3 (40mm) — $0 $299.99 (save $299.99 with monthly bill credits)
iPhone 17e (256GB) — $0 $699.99 (save $699.99 per phone with monthly bill credits)
iPhone 17 (256GB) — $0 $929.99 (save $929.99 with monthly bill credits)
iPhone Duo (256GB) — $799.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,200 with monthly bill credits)
$1,199.99 Save $1,199.99 Get Deal at T-Mobile Why we like it
This deal gets you the Samsung Galaxy S26+ 256GB completely free, with T-Mobile offering up to $1,200 in monthly bill credits to cover its $1,199.99 retail price. To qualify, you'll need to open a new voice line and sign up for a qualifying plan costing at least $95 per month with AutoPay. You'll need to keep the line active and stay on the financing agreement to receive the full discount. Unlike some of T-Mobile's other phone offers, this one doesn't require you to transfer a number from another carrier.
More Samsung deals at T-MobileSamsung Galaxy Watch9 (40mm) — $0 $429.99 (save $429.99 with monthly bill credits)
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 (47mm) — $269.99 $699.99 (save $430 with monthly bill credits)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (256GB) — $699.99 $1,899.99 (save $1,200 with a new line and qualifying plan)
$1,099.99 Save $1,099.99 Get Deal at T-Mobile Why we like it
Another "for free" deal: you can wave goodbye to the $1,099.99 retail cost and get the Google Pixel 11 Pro (256GB) for nothing thanks to $1,100 in monthly bill credits. To qualify, you'll need to open a new voice line and sign up for a plan costing at least $75 per month with AutoPay. You'll also need to have two Picks for the duration of the financing agreement and keep your new line active and in good standing to receive all the credits. Just bear in mind that there's a $35 device connection charge, and you'll pay tax on the phone's full price upfront.
More Google deals at T-MobileGoogle Pixel 11 (256GB) — $0 $899.99 (save $899.99 with monthly bill credits)
Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold (256GB) — $999.99 $1,899.99 (save $900 with monthly bill credits)
Pixel 11 Pro XL (256GB) — $199.99 $1,299.99 (save $1,100 with monthly bill credits)
Google Pixel 10 (128GB) — $0 $699.99 (save up to $700 with monthly bill credits)
$999.99 Save $999.99 Get Deal at T-Mobile Why we like it
The Motorola razr+ is one of the many phones you can pick up for nothing in T-Mobile's Black Friday sale. Its $999.99 retail price is covered by up to $1,000 in monthly bill credits, although getting the deal means opening a new voice line and signing up for a plan costing at least $75 per month with AutoPay. You'll also need to put two of your plan's Picks towards the promotion for the length of the financing agreement. A $35 device connection charge applies, and tax is due upfront on the full price. Remember, the line needs to stay active and in good standing for you to receive all the credits.
More Motorola deals at T-MobileMotorola razr ultra (512GB) — $0 $999.99 (save $999.99 with monthly bill credits)
Motorola moto g stylus (128GB) — $9.99 $309.99 (save $300 with monthly bill credits)
Motorola razr fold (512GB) — $599.99 $1,699.99 (save $1,100 with monthly bill credits)
Amazon has cut $430 off the Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max power station before Black Friday
SAVE $430: As of Nov. 10, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max is on sale for $2,469 at Amazon. That's a 15% discount on the list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max $2,469 at Amazon$2,899 Save $430 Get Deal at Amazon
If you're looking to add some serious backup power to your home, Amazon has an early Black Friday deal on a Jackery unit that is capable of powering many of your devices. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max is currently available with two 200W solar panels for $2,469, down from $2,899. That's a saving of $430.
This portable power station delivers 4,000W of power and supports both 120V and 240V appliances from a single unit. Its starting capacity is 3.6kWh, but you can expand it to up to 43kWh with additional batteries, so it's a great choice for full-home backup.
It can switch to UPS backup in under 10 milliseconds, keeping connected electronics running during a power supply interruption. It also uses EV-grade LFP battery cells rated for 6,000 cycles, with Jackery saying this gives it a lifespan of more than 16 years. A fire-resistant housing and an emergency power-off switch also provide additional longevity and safety features.
Plus, the included solar panels give you another way to keep the system topped up, alongside its eight other supported recharging methods, including gas generator and DC-DC alternator charging.
Find this Jackery deal at Amazon now.
We tested dozens of earbuds: These 8 are the best for noise-cancelling
Every top brand has its own take on ANC earbuds, each with a unique style and a plethora of features. Since you can't possibly try all the latest earbuds, the Mashable team has taken on the task of reviewing the best ANC earbuds for you.
What are the best noise-cancelling earbuds? Not all earbuds are created equal — some are far more comfortable than others. Credit: Samantha Mangino / MashableWhile there are plenty of audio brands that provide good sound quality and noise cancellation, the best of the best ANC earbuds can elevate your listening experience. Not only do they offer phenomenal ANC, but they also make music and podcasts sound better. Trust us — on the right pair of earbuds, Olivia Rodrigo's latest album will have you singing along even louder, somehow.
Earbuds usually aren't as comfortable as over-the-ear headphones. I know this well, as I've found many pairs of earbuds that just plain don't fit in my ear. Others are downright uncomfortable. Once again, Bose offers the most comfortable headphones and earbuds. However, Bose and Sony aren't the only brands out there. That's why we set out to test the best the market offers and see what makes a great pair of wireless earbuds.
How do noise-cancelling earbuds work? Noise-cancelling earbuds are small enough to slip in your pocket. Credit: Samantha Mangino / MashableAll noise-cancelling headphones, including earbuds, have some passive noise cancellation. While over-the-ear headphones naturally block out noise by wrapping around the ears, earbuds don't block sound as effectively. Instead of covering your ears, wireless earbuds deliver sound directly into the ear canal to drown out other noises. They rely more on active noise cancellation (ANC) to reduce environmental noise.
ANC is an electronic process within the headphones. Internal microphones listen to your surroundings and then invert the sound, effectively canceling it. Sometimes, with noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds, you'll hear a slight buzzing or humming in the background, and that's the ANC at work. The best ANC earbuds shouldn't have this buzzing, however.
What about wired noise-cancelling earbuds?We focus on wireless earbuds in this guide, because historically, wired noise-cancelling earbuds haven't really existed. Until recently, that is. In late September, Bose dropped its Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds for $99 — we'll be evaluating them as a contender for a spot on this list, but Deputy Shopping Editor Miller Kern had positive initial thoughts on their performance.


