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Some of the world's biggest tech companies donated tens of millions of dollars for the construction of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom — and now we know exactly how much money they gave to the White House, too.

According to a new report from the Washington Post, Apple and Nvidia topped the list of donors to Trump's ballroom project, giving $25 million each for the president's pet project. The two tech companies were among the top four donors overall, alongside the Adelson Family Foundation and Charles Ergen, the co-founder of Dish Network.

However, Apple and Nvidia were far from the only tech companies to make massive donations for the ballroom.

Google provided $22 million, via a settlement the company made with Trump related to the shutdown of his YouTube channel following the events of Jan. 6, as Mashable reported previously.

Microsoft donated $10 million, and Palantir was right behind them with a near $10 million donation of their own.

Amazon, Meta, and T-Mobile donated $5 million each.

A number of cryptocurrency companies like Coinbase, Ripple, and the Winklevoss twins, who represent their Gemini crypto exchange, also donated $5 million. Crypto exchange Kraken donated $1 million.

HP and Micron each gave the president $2.5 million and Salesforce donated $2 million.

Non-tech companies like defense contractors and the former CEO of Marvel's foundation also gave tens of millions of dollars to the ballroom project.

In Avatar: Seven Havens, the world of Avatar as we know it has been upended by a devastating cataclysm. However, according to the show's fifth episode, some key relics from Aang and Korra's time still remain.

Episode 5, titled "The One Left Behind," sees twin Avatars Pavi (voiced by Saheli Khan) and Nisha (voiced by Aishu Devan) continuing to investigate their mysterious past. Their sleuthing leads them to a secret room in Commander Karthik's (voiced by Akshay Khanna) office, which is filled to the brim with Easter eggs for keen-eyed Avatar: The Last Airbender fans. Clearly, the White Lotus are expert collectors.

SEE ALSO: 'Avatar: Seven Havens' review: The Avatar apocalypse is a bold, brilliant addition to the franchise What Avatar: The Last Airbender Easter eggs are in Karthik's office?

The Easter eggs start as soon as Pavi and Nisha enter Karthik's secret office. First, they pass a series of toys, including a propeller, a toy hog monkey, and a hand drum. These are the Avatar relics, which the Air Nomads use to find their Avatars at a young age. They appear in The Last Airbender's Book 1 episode "The Storm," when the monks tell Aang that he picked the correct four toys from a selection of thousands, proving he is the Avatar's latest incarnation. Right next to the toys is a Kyoshi warrior war fan.

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On the wall behind Nisha and Pavi are two other key items from The Last Airbender lore. One is Sokka's water tribe club, which Pavi mistakenly identifies as a back scratcher. Next to it is an instrument that resembles the dramyin that nomad Chong, first introduced in Book 2 episode "The Cave of Two Lovers," plays on his journeys. Given the amount of secret passages and rooms in Ellora, there's no doubt his eternal jam "Secret Tunnel" would fit right in in this new world. Pavi could even join in on her kalimba!

Later, Pavi points out a map of the old world, which is the same map The Last Airbender fans saw in the opening credits of every episode. And as Nisha continues her investigation, you can make out several important artifacts on a bookshelf behind her. The bottom shelf holds another Kyoshi warrior fan, while the middle shelf holds Zuko's Blue Spirit mask. Right above it is a sword, which is likely the meteor sword Sokka forged in Book 3 episode "Sokka's Master."

Also present in the room are some beaded Air Nomad necklaces, which could have been worn by Aang, as well as a red umbrella, which may be the same one he received as a gift from villagers in the Book 1 episode "The Fortuneteller." Other prominent artifacts include a strange lantern, whose bulbous red form feels like something out of the Spirit World; a hanging scroll bearing a painting in the same style as the Avatar Wan episodes in The Legend of Korra; and a set of blue and purple robes that appear to be from the Water Tribe.

Karthik's room is filled to the brim with old radios, which would have been technology from Korra's time. But they're by far the least significant Legend of Korra Easter eggs in the room.

Avatar: Seven Havens gives Korra and Asami their first onscreen kiss. Kind of.

That's because the most important Legend of Korra Easter egg is none other than Korra herself! Karthik's room contains a wooden figurine of her, as well as her girlfriend, Asami Sato, and Pavi makes the two figures kiss.

Although Korra and Asami have kissed in the comics, Pavi's playdate with the toys marks their first onscreen kiss, bringing further joy to Korrasami fans everywhere. The moment is made all the funnier by the fact that Pavi likely has no idea who these two figures are. Her knowledge of the prior Avatar is mainly limited to the frightening mural of Korra bringing about the cataclysm, and the monstrous masks performers wear during the festival, neither of which look anything like this figurine. There has also been no mention of Asami yet as a key figure in Korra's life, suggesting she's absent from Ellora's historical records of the old world.

Basically, Pavi just saw figurines of Korra and Asami and knew they should kiss. (Maybe Korra's spirit was moving her to do so?) You know what that means: Korrasami doesn't just transcend lifetimes. It transcends the whole dang apocalypse.

What other Easter eggs did you catch in Karthik's secret room?

Avatar: Seven Havens is now streaming on Paramount+, with new episodes every Friday.

Spoilers for You Can See Everything below.

A lot is dissected in the nearly three-hour runtime of Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's new documentary, You Can See Everything, much of it centered on the very Fielderian topics of truth and reality. The question of whether disgraced biotech founder Elizabeth Holmes is lying threads throughout the film, and extends to her X account, which is active even as Holmes is serving her 11.25-year prison sentence.

SEE ALSO: Does 'You Can See Everything' live up to the hype?

Some imprisoned people do post. When asked how he can comment on Instagram from behind bars, Tiger King's Joe Exotic explained, "it's all corrupt girl." But, as revealed in You Can See Everything, Holmes isn't exactly the one with Twitter fingers.

Holmes' X account becomes a point of contention for Fielder and actor Amanda Seyfried, who joins partway through the film to reenact moments that weren't or couldn't be filmed. In Sept. 2025, years into Holmes' time in prison, Fielder and Seyfried scroll through the account to find inflammatory posts that don't sound like her — or are lies. One example is someone who asked Holmes if she ever watched The Dropout, the series based on the Theranos story starring Seyfried. "Holmes" said, "Never will," despite how she watched it on camera for the documentary.

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As it turns out, the posts are created by her partner, Billy Evans. In You Can See Everything, Evans said he takes it upon himself to post on Holmes' account.

Social media is only one way Evans speaks for Holmes. As shown in the film, he also created an AI version of her to speak to business partners, their children, and the world on social media. (He apparently doesn't care about deepfake explicit imagery that might be created of her.) He has power of attorney for her. He explicitly stated that he feels comfortable speaking for Holmes, and often didn't consult her when making business decisions (their next startup is about — what else? — blood testing).

Since the documentary has been released, viewers have figured out what's going on. The above post and many others have renewed interest, with people replying with memes, call-outs specifically to Billy ("Any update on this Billy"), and calling Holmes/Evans a liar.

The account has posted many times in the last year, and it's unknown whether the words were Holmes' or Evans'. Examples include a eulogy to Lindsey Graham calling him a patriot, cryptic warnings that "No one can stop what's coming," and about Charlie Kirk in the wake of his death. (Evans said in the documentary that he was a fan of Kirk.)

There are also several posts that appear to be screenshots of emails Holmes sent, which are directly her words.

Weeks before the film's wide release on Oct. 16, the pair posted to Holmes' X account stating a new rule: "Starting now, all posts in my own words will be marked -EAH...Posts without that signature are from the team managing this account." The post includes a selfie of Holmes and Evans. Some posts since then, Sept. 27, do have that signature, and others don't.

As of this writing, the latest post on Holmes' X account is, "I really don't think you are ready for this doc." It doesn't contain Holmes' signature.

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You might recognize the GEEKOM name from the mini PCs the brand makes. But, did you know that GEEKOM also makes laptops? I've spent the past few months with the GEEKOM GeekBook M16 and I have to say—I'm impressed.

Best iPhone Duo preorder deals: Apple Store $1,114 (get up to $885 in instant trade-in credits) Pre-Order Here AT&T $799 (save up to $1,200 with trade-in worth $230 or more and AT&T Elite 2.0 or Premium 2.0 plan) Pre-Order Here T-Mobile $999 (save up to $1,000 with eligible trade-in or new line and port on Experience Beyond plan) Pre-Order Here Xfinity Mobile $999 (save up to $1,000 with qualifying trade-in and new Mobile Plus line) Pre-Order Here Verizon $1,999 (no activation fees for new and Verizon Loyalty customers) Pre-Order Here

Apple is about to launch the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable phone, and preorders began Oct. 16. The passport-style device starts at $1,999, making it the most expensive iPhone ever. Maxed out with 2TB of storage, it'll run you a cool $3,199 — the same price as a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip and the same storage capacity. (Ah!)

The good news is that you don't have to pay full price if you take advantage of various iPhone Duo preorder offers. One major carrier will give it to you for as cheap as $799, provided you trade in an older phone and sign up for certain wireless plans. (That makes the Duo $100 less expensive than the standard iPhone 17.) Below, we've rounded up the best iPhone Duo preorder deals that are currently live.

Heads up: The Apple Store's initial batch of iPhone Duo preorders sold out instantly, and the device is now backordered there until January. You can get it much sooner by placing your preorder through your carrier instead. Most were advertising shipping dates in November or December at the time of writing, and one was still promising release-day delivery.

The very best iPhone Duo preorder deals require a trade-in. Credit: Apple Apple Store: Save up to $1,200 with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon

Patient shoppers can leverage three iPhone Duo carrier deals directly through the Apple Store (both in person and online).

AT&T customers can save up to $1,200 on their new foldable (via 36 monthly bill credits) by trading in an iPhone 14 Pro Max or newer and activating a new AT&T Elite 2.0 or Premium 2.0 plan. Earning the full trade-in amount means you'd only pay $799 for your new iPhone Duo, excluding any applicable taxes or fees.

T-Mobile customers can save up to $1,000 on the iPhone Duo (via 24 monthly bill credits) by coughing up an older device and signing up for an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan. That brings it down to $999 — right between the iPhone 17 and the $1,099 iPhone Air.

Meanwhile, Verizon customers can earn up to $840 in trade-in credits through Apple. This is a better deal than what Verizon itself is offering (see below), though it's shipping the Duo way faster.

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Save up to $1,200 with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon. Preorder Apple Trade In

Trading in your current iPhone through the Apple Store nets you up to $885 in instant credit towards an iPhone Duo. The newer the device, the more credit you'll earn. (The oldest you can go is an iPhone 13, according to a company press release.) You can put that credit towards one of the aforementioned carrier plans, monthly Apple Upgrade payments (see below), or Apple Card Monthly Installments. Here are Apple's maximum trade-in values for older iPhones:

• iPhone 17 Pro Max — $885

• iPhone 17 Pro — $785

• iPhone Air — $585

• iPhone 17 — $585

• iPhone 16 Pro Max — $610

• iPhone 16 Pro — $510

• iPhone 16 Plus — $430

• iPhone 16 — $430

• iPhone 16e — $270

• iPhone 15 Pro Max — $455

• iPhone 15 Pro — $370

• iPhone 15 Plus — $315

• iPhone 15 — $305

• iPhone 14 Pro Max — $360

• iPhone 14 Pro — $285

• iPhone 14 Plus — $210

• iPhone 14 — $195

• iPhone 13 Pro Max — $320

• iPhone 13 Pro — $255

• iPhone 13 — $175

Apple Upgrade

Apple Upgrade is the company's relatively new Klarna-powered product leasing program. You can rent an iPhone Duo for as low as $57.99 per month on a 24-month plan. (That doesn't include taxes or any trade-in credit you've earned.) Once your lease term has ended, you can buy your iPhone Duo outright, upgrade it to a newer device, or just return it.

The iPhone Duo is a passport-style foldable with a nano-texture (matte) inner screen. Credit: Apple AT&T: Save up to $1,200

AT&T is offering the same iPhone Duo preorder deal directly on its website: trade in another device and sign up for an eligible unlimited plan to save up to $1,200 (via 36 monthly bill credits). The offer specifically requires an older phone from any brand that's worth at least $230 and an AT&T Elite 2.0 or Premium 2.0 plan.

Shoppers switching to AT&T from a different carrier will get a bonus AT&T Visa Reward card worth up to $800 to pay off their old contract. You can get an additional $200 off just by signing up for your new line online. (Getting paid to stay home and avoid the preorder crowds? You love to see it.)

At the time of writing, AT&T's iPhone Duo preorders were set to ship in early November.

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$1,999 Save $1,200 Requires trade-in worth $230 or more and AT&T Elite 2.0 or Premium 2.0 plan. Preorder T-Mobile: Save up to $1,000

At T-Mobile, you can get an iPhone Duo as low as $999 (via 36 monthly bill credits. with an eligible trade-in or a new line and port on an Experience Beyond plan. Unlike the Apple Store, it's shipping the device as early as December.

You'll get a bonus Virtual Prepaid Mastercard worth up to $800 if you switch to T-Mobile from another carrier, give up your old phone, and activate a new line.

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$1,999 Save $1,000 Requires eligible trade-in or new line and port on Experience Beyond plan. Preorder Xfinity Mobile: Save up to $1,000

New Xfinity Mobile Plus customers and existing Diamond members with a Mobile Plus plan can also preorder an iPhone Duo for as low as $999 with an eligible trade-in. Current Mobile Plus customers who aren't yet Diamond members can get the Duo for as low as $1,499 with a trade-in. ("Diamond" is the highest tier of Xfinity's membership program. It's reserved for customers who have been with the carrier for at least a decade and those who use four of its services.)

Your savings will be applied as 36 monthly bill credits, and your preorder should ship on release day.

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$1,999 Save $1,000 Requires qualifying trade-in and new Mobile Plus line. Preorder Verizon: No activation fees

Verizon is just waiving activation fees on iPhone Duo preorders for new and Verizon Loyalty customers — a $40 value. Verizon Loyalty is a free-to-join rewards program that offers 3% back in "Verizon Dollars" every month, plus exclusive access to certain sweepstakes, dining discounts, gift cards, and concert presales.

While this offer doesn't save you as much as the Apple Store's trade-in deal for Verizon customers, Verizon's iPhone Duo preorders were shipping as soon as mid-November the last time I checked. In other words, go this route if you'd rather have a Duo in hand well before the new year than save a chunk of cash.

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No activation fees for new and Verizon Loyalty customers. Preorder

SAVE $50: As of Oct. 16, get the Hisense VoyageBoom Bluetooth speaker for $249.97. That saves you $50.02 off its $299.99 list price.

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$299.99 Save $50.02   Get Deal at Amazon

If you're prepping for spooky season, getting your Skelly assembled and lawn decorated with cobwebs and ghosts, don't let the ambiance end there.

As trick-or-treaters march up to your house, make sure you have spooky sound or better yet, Monster Mash, playing to greet them. And don't worry, you don't need to rent a whole sound system — check out the Hisense VoyageBoom instead.

The portable Bluetooth speaker delivers 24 hours of playback and boosted bass. The ultra-portable speaker has an IP67 rating, so it's dust- and water-resistant, meaning it can handle the outdoors. It even has ambient light for some added decor. And the best part? It's currently on sale.

As of Oct. 16, get the Hisense VoyageBoom for $249.97. That's 17% off the Bluetooth speaker's list price of $299.99, saving you $50.02. This deal is available at Amazon and brings the speaker to its lowest price ever. Get it now to complete your very spooky Halloween preparations.

PREORDER NOW: The new Apple TV 4K (4th Gen) is available for preorder on Amazon for $289.99. That's $10 less than Apple.

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$299 Save $9.01   Get Deal at Amazon

If you're looking to upgrade an aging streaming setup or you're already too deep in the Apple ecosystem to turn back, preorders for the next-gen Apple TV are officially live.

You can lock in the Apple TV 4K (4th generation) on Amazon for $289.99 right now, with units scheduled to ship on Nov. 13. That's about $10 less than the $299 price at Apple.

SEE ALSO: Hulu and Disney+ price hikes: How the new prices compare to Netflix, Apple TV, HBO Max

This 2026 model has a few notable upgrades, including a shiny new A19 chip. It boosts CPU processing speed by 50 percent, making menu navigation, app switching, and animations feel seamless. It also has Siri AI, which uses Apple Intelligence to process more natural, conversational requests. And thanks to far-field microphones built directly into the device, you can control playback or search for shows hands-free by talking to the room.

Perhaps the most practical improvement is the remote. The updated Siri Remote now includes Find My support, so you can use your iPhone's Precision Finding to pinpoint its exact location or trigger a sound whenever it disappears into the couch cushions. (Just think of how many arguments that'll solve.)

Apple's AirTag has a speaker on it that plays a sound when the device is away from its owner. A company called Elevation Lab tried to subvert that, but quickly learned that maybe that isn't a great idea. Apple learned the same lesson the hard way after launching the original AirTag, which stalkers quickly realized could be used to track their victims.

According to MacRumors, Elevation Lab sent out emails to users earlier this week alerting them to the fact that its "AirTag Silencer" product had been pulled from sale. The email was also posted on Elevation Lab's website in the form of an apology.

The device gave owners a simple way to disable the speaker in every AirTag. In case you don't use AirTags, those speakers are meant to emit a noise to help users find lost items, but that sound is also utilized as an anti-stalking measure. If you have an unwanted AirTag moving with you and someone is tracking it, at least theoretically, it should make a noise to alert you to that fact.

In recent years, Apple introduced a variety of anti-stalking tools for AirTags and even worked with Google to ensure people with Android devices are alerted if they're being tracked by an AirTag.

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

According to Elevation Lab, the device was meant for AirTags that live on bicycles and was never meant to facilitate stalking or anything of the sort.

"We have always made products we want for ourselves, and this was no different - we wanted it for AirTags on our bikes," the Elevation Lab post said. "In retrospect though, this also has the side effect of aiding someone with bad intentions to track someone that wouldn’t get phone notifications."

This came after a brief backlash that included sites like MacRumors refusing to cover the launch of the product earlier this month, and a blog post by tech journalist Glenn Fleishman that called the product "appalling."

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Lilly Singh is going back to her YouTube roots. And honestly, it's about time.

The comedian and former late-night host, who rose to internet fame in the 2010s as Superwoman, officially returned to YouTube on Thursday, Oct. 15, with her first sketch comedy video in nearly five years. Titled "My First Day Back at YouTube," the video marks the beginning of a new chapter for one of the platform's original breakout stars.

For longtime fans, that means the return of Singh's observational comedy, exaggerated characters, and culturally specific humor. But don't expect the same sketches about high school crushes and strict parents that helped make her famous. Singh is 38 now, and her comedy is growing up with her.

SEE ALSO: The Mashable 101: The creators defining the internet in 2026

"It's not back-to-school videos anymore," Singh told USA TODAY. "It might not be about my first crush anymore. But it's going to be about like the stuff I'm going through, and me and my friends are going through today."

According to a press release, Singh's new YouTube era will feature a mix of situational comedy, cultural commentary, personal vlogs, higher-production digital formats, and collaborations with other creators. Fan-favorite characters will also make a comeback.

For anyone who spent their teenage years watching Singh's sketches, it's a welcome dose of nostalgia. But her return also reflects how much the relationship between internet creators and Hollywood has changed.

At the height of her YouTube fame, Singh was among a relatively small group of digital creators who successfully made the leap into traditional entertainment. In 2019, she became the host of NBC's A Little Late With Lilly Singh, making history as the first woman of Indian descent to host a late-night show on a major American broadcast network. The show ran for two seasons before ending in 2021.

Singh has since expanded her career into acting, producing, writing, and sports ownership, including the 2025 comedy film Doin' It, which she co-wrote, produced, and starred in.

But working within Hollywood's traditional systems also came with creative limitations. "I think being in that system for a while has made me feel restricted creatively," Singh told USA TODAY, describing the experience of going from creating videos alone in her room to navigating a system of gatekeepers and creative notes. For someone who built an audience by doing things her own way, it was a major adjustment.

And in some ways, Singh is returning to a very different YouTube than the one she left. The platform has evolved into an entertainment ecosystem of its own, where creators can build production companies, develop original programming, and reach massive audiences without necessarily relying on traditional Hollywood gatekeepers.

For Singh, though, the motivation seems much simpler. She wants to have fun again. "I feel like we don't prioritize joy enough, and this is something that brings me so much joy," she told USA TODAY.

She also acknowledged that she's returning from a different place in her career. Unlike her early YouTube days, when views translated directly into opportunities and financial stability, she no longer feels the same pressure to make every video a hit. After all, Singh has already experienced the kind of mainstream success that an earlier generation of YouTubers dreamed about.

Now, she's returning to the thing that started it all, not because she has to, but because she wants to.

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What do you get when you combine an ear-biting champion, a deadpan comedian, and the rarest hip-hop album ever made? One hell of a weekend of documentaries on Netflix, that's what.

It's almost iPhone Duo day, folks. Announced in September after years of rumors, Apple's first-ever foldable phone is now available for preorder ahead of its Oct. 23 release (though you probably won't get it that soon).

The iPhone Duo features a passport-style design with a nano-texture inner display, a hidden selfie camera, a blazing-fast A20 Pro chip, and a hinge with a flexible graphite pipe inside — its secret to effective cooling. Mashable senior editor Stan Schroeder got to spend a little time with the Duo at Apple Park last month and said it "works amazingly well."

If you have any questions before preordering the iPhone Duo, we're got all the answers.

Apple iPhone Duo (256GB) As low as $799 with eligible trade-in and wireless plan at AT&T
$1,999 Save $1,200   Preorder at AT&T Preorder at T-Mobile Preorder at Verizon How much does the iPhone Duo cost?

The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 with 256GB of storage. A 512GB model goes for $2,199 and a 1TB model costs $2,599.

A maxed-out iPhone Duo with 2TB of storage comes in at an eye-watering $3,199, making it the most expensive iPhone ever made. For comparison's sake, you can get a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip and 2TB of storage for the exact same price.

When do iPhone Duo preorders start?

iPhone Duo preorders began at 8 a.m. ET (that's 5 a.m. PT) on Friday, Oct. 16.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that buyers who purchase a Duo in-person at an Apple Store location will be able to personalize its startup screen with their name.

This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Is the iPhone Duo sold out?

The iPhone Duo is already proving difficult to buy. The Apple Store's initial batch of preorders sold out instantly, and the device is now on backorder there until January. Major mobile carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon were showing Duo delivery dates in November to December at the time of writing.

Apple reportedly increased its Duo production by 30 percent in response to anticipated demand, according to China’s Securities Times (via 9to5Mac), but apparently that wasn't enough.

When will the iPhone Duo be released?

The iPhone Duo comes out on Friday, Oct. 23. But if you weren't able to lock in a preorder right away, it could be months until yours arrives. There's always a chance the devices ship faster than the delivery dates displayed on the Apple Store, but there's no guarantee.

What are the best iPhone Duo preorder deals? You can save a ton of money on your iPhone Duo preorder by trading in an older device. Credit: Apple

As of this writing, the best iPhone Duo preorder deals from carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Xfinity can save you up to $1,200 via monthly bill credits. (Taking full advantage of those savings means you'll only pay $799 for the base Duo when all's said and done. The base iPhone 17 costs $100 more.) Some fine print: All carriers' preorder offers require trading in an older device and/or signing up for a premium wireless plan.

Apple itself will give you up to $885 in trade-in credits toward your new Duo. You can also lease a Duo through Apple's new Klarna-backed Upgrade program.

• Apple Store: Get $175 to $885 in instant credits when you trade in an iPhone 13 or newer.

• Apple Upgrade program: Lease an iPhone Duo for as low as $57.99 per month for 24 months.

• AT&T: Save up to $1,200 with a trade-in worth $230 or more and an AT&T Elite 2.0 or Premium 2.0 plan. Switch to AT&T for a bonus Visa Reward card worth up to $800 to pay off your old contract. Get an extra $200 off by signing up for your new line online.

• T-Mobile: Save up to $1,000 with a trade-in and an Experience Beyond plan. Or, if you don't have an older device to trade in, save up to $1,000 with a new line and port on an Experience Beyond plan. Get a Virtual Prepaid Mastercard worth up to $800 when you switch to T-Mobile, trade in a phone, and activate a new line.

• Xfinity Mobile: Save up to $1,000 with a qualifying trade-in and new Mobile Plus line.

• Verizon (via Apple Store): Save up to $840 with an eligible trade-in in any condition.

What colors does the iPhone Duo come in? Pink iPhone Duo when????? Credit: Apple

The Duo is available in two colors: star white and night sky (black-ish blue). The best iPhone Duo cases add a little more personality to it.

How much will the iPhone Duo cost to repair?

Apple's estimated iPhone Duo repair costs are steep if you don't have an AppleCare+ protection plan. (They cost $19.99 per month or $199.99 a year.) For instance, fixing the Duo's inner screen without coverage costs $999, but with AppleCare+, it's only $99.

Service costs without AppleCare+

• Battery service — $229

• Cover layer damage — $49

• Back glass damage — $199

• Outer display damage — $379

• Outer display and back glass damage — $509

• Inner display damage — $999

• Rear camera damage — $229

• Other damage — $1,499

Service costs with AppleCare+

• Battery service — $0

• Cover layer damage — $19

• Back glass damage — $29

• Outer display damage — $29

• Inner display damage — $99

• Other accidental damage — $99

• Theft or loss — $149

Does the iPhone Duo have Face ID?

The iPhone Duo does not have Face ID, Apple's facial recognition feature, but it does have a Touch ID sensor built into its side button.

Does the iPhone Duo have MagSafe?

Yes, the Duo supports MagSafe wireless charging.

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iPhone Duo reviews aren't live just yet — stay tuned — but my colleagues at Mashable and other Ziff Davis sites have some thoughts after briefly trying it.

Mashable's Stan Schroeder wrote that "everything on the iPhone Duo looks and feels as if Apple has been doing foldables for years." He called its opening transition "mesmerizing" and its inner matte display "glorious ... it immediately makes your old iPhone feel very cramped in comparison." He thought it was a little difficult to hold because its polished edges are slippery and advised prospective buyers to get a case for it.

CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti also really liked the "satisfying feel" of the Duo's inner screen, which "really makes the crease virtually disappear when the screen is on," and said its unfolding mechanism had "a silky, premium feel." She said some users might need some time to get used to the placement of the Duo's volume buttons, which sit on top of it when it's in landscape mode. Finally, Al-Heeti deemed its missing Face ID "a bit of a letdown, especially at such a high price."

PCMag's Eric Zeman called the iPhone Duo "the best first-gen foldable I've used" — everything about its hardware, from its hinge to its buttons and keys, feels elite, he said. Zeman didn't speak as highly of its inner display's matte finish, writing that it "saps some of the brilliance from the experience," but decided "the trade-off for usability is well worth it." Performance-wise, "Multitasking feels as simple and as uncomplicated as it could possible be," he said. While he was also disappointed that the Duo doesn't have Face ID, he noted that "Apple's implementation of Touch ID (fingerprint scanner) is the best in the business."

ZDNet's Kerry Wan noticed that the Duo had a "shorter, stubbier" design than similar Android devices like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, which "makes it both portable and well-suited for watching long-form content." Like Schroeder, he thought its edges were a bit too slippery. He appreciated the position of its camera plateau, which leaves plenty of room for MagSafe accessories, but thought its shooters' picture quality looked "inferior" based on some cursory shots. He was most enthusiastic about the Duo's software "and all the creative use cases iOS 27 enables."

SAVE $20: As of Oct. 16, get the Roborock Saros 20 robot vacuum for $1,499.99 at Amazon. That makes the combo robot vacuum and mop 12% off for the first time ever.

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I would personally like one less thing on my to-do list. With three pets at home, the amount of vacuuming I have to do is... untenable. So if there's one deal I'm looking at this week, it's this deal on the Roborock Saros 20 robot vacuum and mop.

The dual robot vacuum and mop just received its first discount at Amazon. As of Oct. 16, get the Roborock Saros 20 for $1,499.99. That saves you $200 off its $1,699.99 list price.

SEE ALSO: The best early Black Friday outdoor deals: Super early discounts on Yeti, Igloo, Coleman, and more

The Saros 20 is a 2026 release, so it's the very latest tech from Roborock. It tackles both hardwood and carpet as its built-in AI recognizes different floor types and adjusts its water flow while vacuuming. And don't worry, even with its added mopping duties, that isn't adding more to your to-do list. It has a self-cleaning system that refreshes the roller mop with warm water.

Plus, it has a dual zero-tangle system that prevents hair from wrapping around the brush. This lets the dual robot vacuum and mop clean the house without you lifting a finger.

Shop the Roborock Saros 20 robot vacuum and mop at Amazon for $200 off, and take one less chore off your to-do list.

There's a button on Excel's ribbon that you should think about twice before clicking: Merge & Center. It's familiar and convenient, but it has a habit of making life harder for spreadsheet users down the line. I've avoided it for years, and Microsoft has finally made the better option easier to access.

TL;DR: As of Oct. 16, you can get the 65-inch Toshiba G700 Series ArtVision 4K UHD Smart Fire TV for just $997.99 at Amazon. That's a 23% discount or $300 in savings.

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OK, so I'm just going to say it: I don't like TVs. I mean, I'll watch Bob's Burgers and Friends reruns until I die, but the physical TV itself has always been ugly to me. That said, I've had my eye on these frame TVs for a while, and this new Toshiba deal has me considering buying my first TV (I've never actually bought one for myself!).

The 65-inch Toshiba G700 Series ArtVision 4K UHD Smart Fire TV is on sale for $997.99, down from $1,297.99. (For context, that's the list price of Samsung's 55-inch The Frame Pro). This discount saves you $300 off MSRP, and it's the lowest price we've tracked on this model to date, which is pretty good for a 2026 release.

SEE ALSO: What's the best time to buy a TV? It's not just Black Friday. Here are the 4 optimal sale times.

If you're unfamiliar with "frame" TVs, the appeal is that they hide the fact that they're a television. (You've probably seen them on Instagram.) It mounts nearly flush against the wall at just 1.2 inches thick, and the matte, anti-glare screen keeps it from reflecting your living room lamps like a standard glass display.

It also includes a white oak frame, which is a nice perk since other brands usually require you to buy the bezels separately. You can set it to cycle through over 3,000 free art pieces when you aren't using it. So, instead of a giant black rectangle ruining your decor, it just looks like a framed canvas on your wall.

But don't let its looks fool you: It's still a real TV underneath, with the specs to back up the price tag. It features a fast 165Hz native refresh rate for smooth gaming, vibrant QLED color technology, and a built-in Fire TV interface so you can stream your favorite shows or use Alexa voice commands.

I've never been a fan of smart home dashboards; my idea of the perfect smart home is one that needs as little manual control as possible, with the majority of things happening automatically. However, I've always been impressed with the 3D interactive floorplans that people have built. There are some projects that can help you create your own Home Assistant floorplan dashboard.

TL;DR: The all-new Bee Frontier is now available to buy for $74.99 at Amazon. The Bee Eclipse is coming soon for $99.99 (request email updates).

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Earlier this year, Amazon quietly made a splash in the wearable tech space by acquiring Bee, a startup building a wearable AI assistant designed to record, transcribe, and synthesize your daily conversations into actionable summaries.

If you've been waiting to get your hands on this always-listening AI wearable, the wait is over: the Bee Frontier is now available to buy for $74.99 at Amazon. There's also a listing for the Bee Eclipse ($99.99), but right now you can only request to be notified when it gets released.

At just $74.99, the Bee Frontier launches as one of the most accessible entry points for dedicated personal AI hardware. Instead of requiring you to pull out your phone or tap a screen during meetings, lunch chats, or lectures, the Bee Frontier is designed to be worn on your wrist or clipped to clothing. It uses dual-directional microphones to capture audio and generate real-time summaries, task lists, and meeting notes.

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Can the Bee Frontier really replace your smartwatch? It doesn't have a screen, it won't play your Spotify playlists, and if you work in an office where people are sensitive about being recorded. We should also note that while the initial purchase is fairly cheap, long-term power users will want to keep an eye on cloud transcription limits and Bee Pro app fees down the road.

But for students, journalists, project managers, or anyone who constantly forgets key details from meetings, a $75 pocket-sized AI memory vault is a ridiculously practical gadget.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundle is available for $94.49 at Amazon, but Walmart has it for just $79.99.

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Prices for the Pokémon TCG's 30th Celebration Booster Bundle have been holding firm in the $90-$100 price range. Amazon is still there, but sellers are working hard to get you to spend your trading card budget with Walmart.

As of Oct. 16, the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundle is available for $79.99 at Walmart, reduced by $15 from its previous $94.99 price. That's nearly 16% off, bringing the cost of each booster pack to around $13.33. This latest offer comes through third-party seller “Unbeatable deals”, with orders still fulfilled by Walmart and free shipping included.

SEE ALSO: The Pokémon TCG Delta Reign Elite Trainer Box is now under market price at Walmart — save over $20 vs. Amazon

For collectors unfamiliar with the Booster Bundle, it includes six 30th Celebration packs, each containing six holographic cards. Each pack also guarantees one of 30 different Pikachu rare variations, with other sought-after cards across the expansion featuring Mewtwo ex, Mew ex, Umbreon ex, Salamence ex, and Greninja ex.

Those of us who are DIY-minded reach for a few common tools every day. Screwdriver, utility knife, tape measure, pencil, tweezers, and more. I wanted to find a way to keep these tools nearby, so I designed a pocket toolbox with magnets.

TL;DR: Daily Red is a free, daily Pokémon battle game where everyone gets one chance a day to defeat Red on Mt. Silver. Red's team stays the same, but your lineup is randomly generated every 24 hours — forcing you to win with whatever random squad you're dealt.

If your morning browser routine already includes Wordle or the Mini Crossword, there is a new fan-made puzzle game making the rounds among Pokémon fans. Daily Red takes the most legendary boss encounter in franchise history and reimagines it as a fast-paced, tactical puzzle you can solve in under five minutes.

Instead of spending dozens of hours training a competitive squad, the game puts you right on top of Mt. Silver for a Level 100 showdown against Red. The catch? You do not get to pick your party. Every 24 hours, every player worldwide is handed the exact same randomly generated lineup of six Pokémon. Your job is to figure out how to pilot whatever unusual, bench-warming team you've been dealt to victory.

Is Daily Red an official Pokémon game?

No. Daily Red is an unofficial, free-to-play fan project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo, Game Freak, or The Pokémon Company. It runs entirely in your browser with no microtransactions, ads, or sign-ups required.

How to play Daily Red

Getting started takes zero downloads and no account registration. Here is the step-by-step breakdown:

1. Head to the site — Go to daily-red.com on your mobile device or desktop browser.

2. Inspect your squad — Click to begin your daily match at the peak of Mt. Silver. Once the fight starts, inspect your six assigned Level 100 Pokémon — checking their movesets, abilities, and type coverage — before locking in your first move against Red's lead Pikachu.

3. Outsmart Red — Defeat all six of Red's classic Level 100 Pokémon before he wipes your party out.

4. Share and track — Copy your spoiler-free results grid to share with friends, then return the next day to protect your streak.

Your win streaks and battle stats are saved directly to your browser's local cache. If you want to keep a long streak going, stick to the same device and browser for your daily battles. 

Daily Red relies on the same viral mechanics that made Wordle a massive hit: every player tackles the same daily puzzle, your wins are tracked through an ongoing streak, and you can share a color-coded grid of your results without spoiling the winning moves for others.

Knowing your enemy: Red's fixed team

While your party changes every single night, Red's team remains completely static. Knowing who he brings to the fight lets you plan your strategy before making your first move:

• Pikachu (Level 100 — always his starting lead)

• Espeon (Level 100)

• Snorlax (Level 100)

• Venusaur (Level 100)

• Charizard (Level 100)

• Blastoise (Level 100)

Because Red always leads with Pikachu, your first big tactical decision happens the second the match loads. Check your six assigned Pokémon to see who has the best matchup or immunity against an electric lead, then plan how you'll handle his bulkier threats like Snorlax later in the match.

The daily battle resets every night at midnight in your local time zone. A live countdown timer at the top of the site tracks how much time remains in the current window. Once the clock strikes midnight, everyone receives a brand-new randomized party to take on Red all over again.

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Whether you get handed an overpowered legendary or find yourself trying to defeat a Level 100 Snorlax using a Luvdisc, it’s easy to see why Daily Red is blowing up across the Pokémon community right now.