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Snap has signed a $400 million deal with Perplexity to use its AI search engine in Snapchat, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.

Under the terms of the agreement, Perplexity will reportedly pay Snap a combination of cash and equity to get access to Snapchat's 900+ million monthly active users.

SEE ALSO: Reddit accuses Perplexity of stealing content to train AI

Snap already has an AI chatbot called My AI, and that one will stay available to users. The new, Perplexity-powered AI search will get a more prominent, "default" placement inside the Snapchat app starting next year, according to Bloomberg.

"We certainly see a lot of opportunity to open up Snapchat to more AI partners over time," chief executive officer Evan Spiegel said in an interview with the publisher.

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Perplexity is an AI company that doesn't use one LLM, instead relying on several LLMs to create a search-focused AI system. With more than 20 million active users, if offers a variety of products, including search, a finance hub, and an AI browser called Comet. The company has been the subject of multiple lawsuits, with companies including Dow Jones, the New York Post, and Nikkei alleging copyright infringement, and Reddit alleging Perplexity has been unlawfully scraping its data.

The deal comes just one day after Apple reportedly inked its own agreement to have Google Gemini power its next-gen, smarter Siri.

As a world leader in connected LED lighting products, systems, and services, Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) serves not only everyday consumers but also a large number of professional users who have stringent requirements for technical specifications and engineering compatibility. Faced with thousands of product models, complex component parameters, and technical documentation spanning multiple versions, delivering accurate, professional answers efficiently has become a core challenge for Signify’s knowledge management system.

To address this challenge, Signify (opens in new tab) collaborated with Microsoft Research Asia on a proof-of-concept (PoC) using PIKE-RAG technology, integrating it into their upgraded knowledge management system built on Microsoft Azure. The result: a 12% improvement in answer accuracy.

Challenges of applying RAG in lighting

In an era where AI is rapidly transforming how enterprises manage information, Signify recognized the strategic importance of precise and efficient knowledge systems. It adopted large AI models and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) techniques to better support its wide range of customer inquiries.

Yet applying RAG to lighting scenarios involving professional users presented unique challenges. Product data spanned multimodal documents, unstructured tables, and complex product parameters, demanding continuous customization that slowed development and limited scalability. Despite improvements through keyword tuning, system optimization, and refined prompts, Signify sought more advanced approaches to further raise accuracy and reliability.

Seeking to unlock greater value from its knowledge management system, Signify began exploring more suitable technical solutions that are better aligned with their professional use cases. Upon learning that PIKE-RAG had been successfully applied in domains like healthcare and law, significantly improving information accuracy, Signify worked with Microsoft Research Asia on a PoC of PIKE-RAG on Microsoft Azure.

How PIKE-RAG addressed Signify’s pain points

Compared to traditional RAG, PIKE-RAG efficiently retrieves textual information and also understands multimodal content like charts and tables. Its built-in domain adaptation module quickly learns reasoning patterns aligned with specific domains to generate responses that are consistent with engineering contexts. These differentiated advantages stem from PIKE-RAG’s unique approach to understanding and processing professional knowledge. In Signify’s use case, this manifests in three key areas:

Multimodal document parsing and learning of industry-specific reasoning patterns

Signify’s product documentation includes diverse formats, such as nonstandard tables (e.g., comparison charts of voltage ranges under different currents) and circuit diagrams (e.g., driver power limits). Traditional systems often fail to process this information effectively—either ignoring it or extracting disorganized text fragments.

PIKE-RAG integrates Microsoft Research Asia’s Document Intelligence technology with Microsoft Azure OpenAI models to accurately identify table structures and parse key parameters in circuit diagrams. For example, when a customer service agent queries, “What is the output voltage of a specific driver model at 0.15A current,” the system automatically locates the curve chart in the document and infers a range of 40–54V based on the current interval—an area where traditional systems frequently err, due to their inability to “read” diagrams.

End-to-end knowledge loop, eliminating reliance on erroneous data sources

Enterprise knowledge systems often integrate data from multiple sources, which can lead to discrepancies, especially when database updates are not fully synchronized. PIKE-RAG captures diverse information sources and establishes citation relationships, supporting complex reasoning tasks that rely on multi-source data.

In other words, PIKE-RAG can directly use original documents as data sources, efficiently parsing and understanding product manuals and PDF charts. By extracting key information from these text- and graphic-rich documents, PIKE-RAG enables more efficient and trustworthy knowledge retrieval.

Dynamic task decomposition and multi-hop reasoning for precise answers to complex questions

Traditional RAG systems typically follow a “one question, one answer” model and struggle with multi-step reasoning. In Signify’s lighting domain, customer inquiries often involve multi-level associations. PIKE-RAG dynamically decomposes user questions into executable subtasks and solves them through multi-hop reasoning. For example, when asked, “List all bases compatible with the G8 series lamps,” if no document directly provides the answer, PIKE-RAG’s reasoning proceeds as follows:

Step 1: The system identifies implicit knowledge. One document notes that the G7 and G8 series have identical dimensions and that all bases compatible with the G7 series are also compatible with the G8 series. 

Step 2: Based on this, the system retrieves the base list for the G7 series. 

Step 3: Since the list uses abbreviations, the system searches for a table that maps abbreviations to full names and generates a complete list of G8-compatible bases. 

Through this automated multi-hop reasoning, the system delivers accurate and complete answers.

Figure 1: PIKE-RAG orchestrates and integrates heterogeneous information in multi-source and multimodal environments.

Testing showed that the PIKE-RAG-powered knowledge management platform provided a significant advantage. It achieved a 12% improvement in performance compared with the original system.

These results were achieved without any question-specific customization, only algorithmic optimization, demonstrating precise knowledge matching and generation. As the system continues to learn and integrate Signify’s proprietary knowledge, accuracy is expected to improve further.

“In the PoC for our product specification insight tool, PIKE-RAG helped us significantly improve the original system’s performance. This will enhance overall customer satisfaction. We’re currently evaluating PIKE-RAG’s application path from multiple angles, including technical implementation, cost control, and future adaptability, and we look forward to deepening our collaboration with Microsoft Research Asia to drive further innovation,” said Haitao Liu, head of Signify Research China.

“It’s also worth noting that the researchers at Microsoft Research Asia demonstrated strong industry knowledge and rigorous scientific methodology. They proactively studied and analyzed the issues, tracing and clarifying the root causes of our issues to make PIKE-RAG better suited to Signify’s real-world needs.”

Beyond lighting: Generalization across industries

In Signify’s successful test, PIKE-RAG demonstrated strong generalization capabilities in complex industrial scenarios, enabling rapid cross-domain adaptation. Its three core strengths are:

• Support for self-evolution and continuous learning: PIKE-RAG continuously analyzes error cases in interaction logs and uses evolutionary algorithms to automatically optimize knowledge extraction strategies, such as trying different table parsing methods or adjusting multimodal content weights. Validated strategies are then solidified for future Q&A, allowing the system to adapt to new knowledge types without manual intervention. 
• Modular architecture driven by capability needs: PIKE-RAG flexibly combines modules for document parsing, knowledge extraction, storage, retrieval, organization, knowledge-centered reasoning, and task decomposition. It dynamically adjusts focus areas based on scenario needs (e.g., fact retrieval, multi-hop reasoning, innovative generation) and flexibly builds RAG methods that adapt to real-world applications, efficiently handling various complex tasks. 
• Strong adaptation to domain-specific reasoning patterns: With dynamic updates through the Domain Tips feature, enterprises can add domain-specific logic (e.g., “the maximum output voltage of an LED driver should be the maximum of the operating range, not the spec sheet’s max output”) in real time, enabling the system to process information according to professional engineering standards and follow industry conventions. 

Figure 2: Overview of the PIKE-RAG framework

PIKE-RAG’s generalization capabilities have been validated not only in Signify’s knowledge management platform but also in pilot applications across industries like manufacturing, mining, and pharmaceuticals—significantly improving Q&A system accuracy.

“A leader in lighting, Signify presents a complex industrial knowledge system with a highly challenging real-world scenario for PIKE-RAG. Through this collaboration, we validated that PIKE-RAG’s general approach can greatly improve the accuracy of professional knowledge Q&A and accelerate scenario customization. Our researchers also gained valuable experience in handling domain-specific data,” explained Jiang Bian, partner research manager at Microsoft Research Asia.

“Our goal isn’t to build a universal chatbot but to create a professional assistant that aligns with domain-specific logic and performs rigorous knowledge reasoning. That’s the true driving force behind intelligent transformation in industrial knowledge management.”

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SAVE OVER $200: As of Nov. 6, the 15-inch 2025 MacBook Air M4 has dropped to $949.99 at Amazon. This marks its lowest-ever price.

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There are some excellent tech deals dropping at retailers way before Black Friday officially kicks off. At this point, November has just become a month of early holiday savings. There's even some great Apple deals already available. Looking for a new laptop? The 15-inch 2025 MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is currently down to its lowest-ever price.

Usually this model of MacBook Air is priced at $1,199, but right now shoppers can score the base model for just $949.99. This discount marks this laptop's lowest-ever price. Ahead of Black Friday, that's an excellent offer to jump on.

SEE ALSO: Target's Black Friday sale is starting three weeks early on Nov. 6

If you've been looking for a new laptop or shopping around for an upgrade, this model of MacBook Air looks well worth the price tag. It's fitted with the speedy M4 chip for a nice performance boost, up to 18 hours of battery life to keep you going through the day, and a sleek 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display.

We consider this MacBook Air to be the best MacBook for most people in our roundup of the best MacBooks, saying "The 15-inch version of Apple's latest MacBook Air is beautiful, long-lasting, unexpectedly peppy, and priced very fairly, making it super easy to recommend for basically anyone wanting a near-perfect ultraportable."

Don't miss out on the 15-inch 2025 MacBook Air down to its best price at Amazon. And if you're looking for more pre-Black Friday Apple deals, have a look at our breakdown of 10 Apple deals that prove Black Friday 2025 is starting earlier than ever.

It's been one of the biggest internet terms of the year, and now it's official: "vibe coding" is Collins Dictionary's word of 2025.

Beating runners up including clanker, aura farming, broligarchy, glazing, biohacking, and more, the term was coined in Feb. 2025 by former OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy, who posted on X of a coding and software development mode that leans heavily on artificial intelligence, "where you fully give in to the vibes, embrace exponentials, and forget that the code even exists."

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Essentially, vibe coders don't actually code, instead they can describe what they're wanting to create and hand the reins to AI – and OpenAI’s GPT-5, Claude 4.1 Opus, and Grok 4 (Expert), all function with differing efficacy when it comes to vibe coding. Writing for Mashable, Christian de Looper described the term like this:

"Vibe coding is certainly the buzzword du jour. It's a type of software development that doesn't require any traditional coding skills. Rather, you simply describe the type of software, app, or tool you want to create and let AI do the rest."'

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In a blog post, Collins Dictionary described the term as one "that captures something fundamental about our evolving relationship with technology...Basically, telling a machine what you want rather than painstakingly coding it yourself. It’s programming by vibes, not variables. While tech experts debate whether it’s revolutionary or reckless, the term has resonated far beyond Silicon Valley, speaking to a broader cultural shift towards AI-assisted everything in everyday life."

Mashable has a deeper dive into what exactly vibe coding is, a comparison of AI platforms' performance with vibe coding, as well as a guide for beginners wanting to get started vibe coding.

SAVE $1,100: As of Nov. 6, the Samsung 77-Inch Class OLED S90F TV is on sale for $1,997.99 at Amazon. That's a 36% saving on the list price.

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Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but if you look closely enough, you'll find some great deals happening right now. Best Buy kicked its sale off on Halloween, and Walmart's event will be starting in just over a week. But Amazon's Daily Deals are always serving up incredible options, like this new deal on the Samsung 77-Inch Class OLED S90F.

As of Nov. 6, this seriously impressive TV has $1,100 knocked off, bringing it down to $1,997.99, its lowest-ever price. This price is for the 77-inch model, but all size variants of this TV are reduced, from 42 to 83-inch.

SEE ALSO: The Sony Bravia 5 75-inch TV just got its biggest-ever discount at Amazon — save over $600

We called this TV impressive, and we're not kidding. It's powered by Samsung’s most advanced 4K AI processor yet, using 128 neural networks to enhance picture and sound for a sharp, immersive experience. So if you're gaming, watching a movie, or tuning in to live sports, it's all in stunning quality.

Everything you watch is upscaled to 4K resolution. The motion is smooth and lag-free too, with support for VRR gaming up to 4K 144Hz and AI-powered processing that reduces blur and flicker. Alongside all this, the TV runs on Samsung's Tizen operating system, so you'll have easy access to app downloads and all your favorite streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video.

Pick up this great TV deal from Amazon now.

SAVE OVER $300: As of Nov. 6, the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station is on sale for $449 at Amazon. This is $350 off its list price of $799.

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Black Friday may be a few weeks away, but these days retailers drop excellent deals for shoppers throughout November. Whether you're looking for new electronics or home items, there's already plenty to find right now. Amazon's even offering some stellar portable power station deals, including 44% off the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station.

This offer at Amazon has slashed the price of the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 by $350, dropping it from $799 to $449. It's an excellent early deal to jump on before Black Friday officially begins, especially if you've been hoping to pick up a portable power station for backup power in your home or to take on a camping trip.

SEE ALSO: Target's Black Friday sale is starting three weeks early on Nov. 6

The portable size and handles on the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 make it an especially nice pick for camping. It's packed with power to keep up to 10 devices going, with an output of 2,000W (and 3,000W peak). As far as ports go, it features five AC ports (2,000W), two USB-C ports (140W), one 15W USB-C port, one 12W USB-A port, and one 120W car port.

No need to wait for Black Friday, grab the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 portable power station for 44% off right now at Amazon. Looking for more great portable power station deals? Also at Amazon, you can save big on the Jackery Explorer 300 portable power station right now.

TL;DR: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on Nov. 5-8. The Black Readers Appreciation Event offers books by Black authors for your e-reader.

The Stuff Your Kindle Day calendar was incredibly busy in October. We're all for free giveaways, but honestly, it was getting a bit much. There are only so many books we can throw onto a growing pile of TBR titles before we need to pause and take stock of the situation. Do you really need 10 new books just because they're free? Probably not.

But that was last month. We've had a short window of peace from the Stuff Your Kindle Day gods, and now we've forgotten all about that decision to turn our backs on new books. We're ready for more.

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The Black Readers Appreciation Event takes place from Nov. 5-8 and is offering free books by Black authors in a variety of genress. Everything that you download is yours to keep forever, so this really is a great opportunity to stock up ahead of the winter months when you can finally start to chip away at that aforementioned pile.

Looking to make the most of the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day? We've lined up everything you need to know about this popular event.

When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?

The Black Readers Appreciation Event takes place from Nov. 5-8. A lot of Stuff Your Kindle Day events take place over 24 hours, which does add a certain amount of stress. This isn't a stressful situation in the slightest — you've got four days to peruse your options and find exactly what you want to read.

Who can take part in Stuff Your Kindle Day?

Kindle is in the name of Stuff Your Kindle Day, but it's not just for Kindle users. Anyone can participate in these giveaways — Kindle, Kobo, and Nook readers can download these books for free. You can even download these books on your preferred app and read them directly from your phone.

Which e-books are free?

The Black Readers Appreciation Event has a helpful hub page that will go live with free books on Nov. 5. Historically, this special event has featured a wide range of titles in sub genres like dark romance, novella, paranormal, and much more. Not sure if there's something for you? Keep a close eye on the Black Readers Appreciation Event and check out everything on offer. You have nothing to lose.

Is Stuff Your Kindle Day the same as Amazon Kindle Unlimited?

Everything you download on Stuff Your Kindle Day is yours to keep forever, and there's no limit on the number of books you can download. Stuff Your Kindle Day downloads don't count towards the 20 books that Amazon Kindle Unlimited subscribers can borrow at the same time. There's no reason to hold back.

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These popular e-readers help you take your entire library on the go. With weeks of battery life and an anti-glare display, you can read anywhere and anytime with the Kindle Paperwhite. Prices start at $159.99, but you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free with your purchase.

TL;DR: As of Nov. 6, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box is $79.95 at Amazon, down from $99.99. Alternatively, you could get it for free with a combination of AMEX and the Amazon Store Card $60 free credit for new customers.

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This Pokémon TCG deal is boarderline ridiculous in the best way, so let's break it down. If you don't want to get involved with American Express or an Amazon Store Card, the Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box is $79.95. That's a really solid deal ahead of Black Friday.

If you get approved for an Amazon Store Card (see if you qualify), you'll get an instant $60 gift card, making the ETB $19.95. Got an AMEX card? You could be eligible (see if you qualify) for a 30% further discount on the ETB.

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

Register your AMEX for the 30% discount then redeem your Amazon Gift Card to get the Mega Evolution Elite Trainer Box for free. Just to note that this isn't financial advice, I'm just telling you every possible way to get the best deal on this ETB. Also, any of these offers could change at anytime, so this product being anywhere near market value is not guaranteed.

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If you didn't manage to qualify for either promotions to get the ETB for free, you'll find just buying single cards to be cheaper than ripping open booster packs in the long run. Of course you could get lucky, but the chances are slim. Here's where to buy the top chase cards from Mega Evolution right now, including up-to-date value information to make sure you're getting the best deal:

1. Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $392.99
   Market price: $5458.87
   Most recent sale: $397.24

2. Mega Lucario ex - 188/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $505
   Market price: $508.96
   Most recent sale: $500

3. Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $229.71
   Market price: $231.53
   Most recent sale: $225.97

4. Mega Lucario ex - 179/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $213.99
   Market price: $244.20
   Most recent sale: $218

5. Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $173
   Market price: $174.87
   Most recent sale: $165

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're fascinated with boats.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 6, 2025 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: What to consider before making a purchase

• Green: Security measures

• Blue: Found on the Titanic

• Purple: A love symnol

Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Cost

• Green: Ways to unlock a device

• Blue: Parts of a ship

• Purple: Features of a cartoon Cupid

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #878 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Cost: AMOUNT, FIGURE, PRICE, VALUE

• Ways to unlock a device: FACE, FINGERPRINT, PASSWORD, PIN

• Parts of a ship: AFT, DECK, FORE, MAST

• Features of a cartoon Cupid: ARROW, BOW, DIAPER, WINGS

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you love a pet name.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 6, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 6, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: ___ City

The words are related to metropolises.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe altenate city names.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Nickname.

NYT Strands word list for November 6

• Emerald

• Motor

• Windy

• Nickname

• Eternal

• Music

• Golden

• Magic

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!

Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Strands.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love to look good.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 6, 2025 Where did Wordle come from?

Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 6, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Likeness.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter G.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. The Wordle answer today is...

Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

GUISE

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Wordle.

If you’re looking for the final boss cleaning solution for hard surfaces, the Roborock F25 Ultra does not disappoint. I put the wet-dry vac through its paces, while making my kitchen smell absolutely horrible in the process, all for the sake of an accurate review.

Some people possess an innate talent for finding gifts on a budget. No matter the occasion (Christmas, anniversary, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day) or recipient (wife, husband, boyfriend, teens, in-laws), they somehow nail it every time — winning the unofficial "best gift-giver" award among those who are lucky to know them. If you're not the most intuitive gift-giver, fear not. We've put together a list of the best gift ideas for under $50. These unique, budget-friendly gifts won't break the bank, and you might even see some solid discounts on them if you're lucky.

GET IT FOR FREE: As of Nov. 6, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Booster Bundle is $55.01 at Amazon, a rare instance of Pokémon TCG selling near market value compared to TCGplayer. But if you successfully apply for an Amazon Store Card, you could grab a $60 gift card and get it for free.

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This might be one of the best Pokémon TCG deals I've found. Not only is the Mega Evolutions Booster Bundle near market value at $55.01 on Amazon right now, but you could get it for free with credit to spare if you successfully apply for an Amazon Store Card that comes with a free $60 gift voucher.

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

I'm not in the business of providing financial advice, but this seems like an easy decision. Get the Store Card, get the gift card, use the gift card, don't use the store card. Simple. Of course this is easier said than done, and Amazon is banking on that, so a bit of discipline is needed to profit from this deal. Don't want the temptation? I get it.

But whether or not you're interested in the Amazon Store Card credit, the Booster Bundle for near market value at $55.01 is still worth your time. And you're getting your hands on it tomorrow thanks to Prime Delivery (Prime membership required), which is a sound deal to me.

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

It's also a great time to buy single cards. Due to stock levels looking good across the board, prices are being driven down with fewer opportunities for sneaker-heads to make a quick buck. Here's where to buy the top chase cards for Mega Evolution right now, including up-to-date value data:

1. Mega Gardevoir ex - 187/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $392.99
   Market price: $5458.87
   Most recent sale: $397.24

2. Mega Lucario ex - 188/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $505
   Market price: $508.96
   Most recent sale: $500

3. Mega Gardevoir ex - 178/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $229.71
   Market price: $231.53
   Most recent sale: $225.97

4. Mega Lucario ex - 179/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $213.99
   Market price: $244.20
   Most recent sale: $218

5. Mega Venusaur ex - 177/132
   Near Mint Holofoil: $173
   Market price: $174.87
   Most recent sale: $165

The Democrats had a good night in the recent elections, with Zohran Mamdani winning the 2025 New York mayoral race — and nobody was unhappier about it all than Donald Trump.

"This was not a good night for the president, everything he touched was a loser," says Jimmy Kimmel in the clip above. "Trump hasn't been this embarrassed since he found out there was a Donald Trump Jr."

The host goes on to mock Trump for trying to suggest that Republicans may have fared badly because his name wasn't on the ballot, before drawing attention to Trump cryptically posting "...AND SO IT BEGINS" following election night.

"Which was either a response to Mamdani winning the mayoral race or he just sat down on the toilet, I don't know," says Kimmel. "I mean seriously, what is that supposed to mean?"

GET UP TO FOUR FREE IPHONES: T-Mobile is offering those who switch to their network, and with eligible trade-ins, a deal to get up to four free iPhone 17s and four lines on the Essentials unlimited plan for $25 per line (a total of $100 per month).

Opens in a new window Credit: T-Mobile iPhone 17 at T-Mobile: Get 4 For Free + 4 lines for $25/Line Via 24 monthly bill credits, four eligible trade-ins, and four new qualifying lines on the Essentials four line offer with AutoPay (plus taxes/fees and $35/line connection charge). Get Deal

Looking to score the new iPhone 17 for everyone in the family this holiday season? T-Mobile is here to help with an excellent offer on Apple's latest model, and we're not even in the midst of Black Friday just yet.

This deal allows you to get up to four free iPhone 17s when you switch to T-Mobile's network with eligible trade-ins, and get four lines on the company's Essentials unlimited plan for $25 per line or $100 total per month. It's worth keeping in mind that taxes and fees still apply alongside a $35 connection charge per line.

SEE ALSO: Target's Black Friday sale is starting three weeks early on Nov. 6

If you're curious about the trade-in value of your phone for this discount, T-Mobile has a helpful page (which you can check out here) that can show you what it's worth after you enter in your IMEI number. For example, through this offer, T-Mobile values the iPhone 12 Pro at $830. If you trade in a phone that's lower-spec than the iPhone 12 Pro — for example, the iPhone 6 — it'll trade in for $415. This offer is paid out in the form of 24 monthly bill credits.

We found the iPhone 17 to be "an excellent phone that matches the iPhone Pro models in many ways that matter." Our review from Mashable's Stan Schroeder said, "The iPhone 17 is the most sensible choice for most users. I actually think it compares better with the iPhone 17 Pro, as it offers all of the key features - great camera, beautiful display, 256GB of storage, fast performance, and long battery life — for less money."

With Black Friday around the corner, we're keeping an eye out for more exciting Apple deals as they appear. Check out our breakdown of 10 Apple deals that prove Black Friday 2025 is starting earlier than ever to see what has already dropped in price.

For the past two years, recommending the most comfortable pair of noise-cancelling headphones has been an easy task: I pointed people right to the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones.

Though not an absolutely perfect pair of over-ear headphones, they did feel well on their way to that title, with excellent ANC, all-day wear, and a sound profile that could tackle most genres with ease. My wishlist for them? Even better (and more customizable) sound, improved battery life, more reliable connection and on-ear controls, and the option for passive playback.

With the second-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones, which officially hit the market in October 2025, Bose has checked the box in two of those categories.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) specs and pricing The Bose QC Ultra 2 headphones, in driftwood sand. Credit: Bethany Allard / Mashable

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) headphones will cost you $449, putting them at the same price as the first-gen QC Ultras prior to the release of the second-gen headphones. The first-gen headphones did initially cost $429, but earlier this year, Bose raised prices across its lineup, bringing them to the $449 we've seen for much of this year. Here's what you'll get at that price point:

• 30 hours of battery life (23 hours with Immersive Audio, 45 with ANC off)

• Aware, Quiet, and Immersive listening modes

• New immersive audio Cinema Mode

• Adjustable ANC levels via app

• Adjustable three-band equalizer in app

• Wired lossless playback with USB-C

• Passive playback support with wired auxiliary cable

• SBC, AAC, and aptX Adaptive codec support

• Bluetooth 5.4

• Google Fast Pair and Spotify Tap

• Removable ear cups

• 10 microphones for ANC and calls

• Lay flat for low power mode

• 0.583 pounds

• Five available colorways: Black, desert gold, driftwood sand, midnight violet, white

This spec lineup is on par with other premium options, as is the headphones' pricing. The Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, released earlier this year, are available for $449.99, and the JBL Tour M3, which hit shelves shortly before the Sonys, are $449.95. Of course, there are also more expensive options, like Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 at $479 (and another 2025 release), while the ever-popular Apple AirPods Max are still $549 at full price.

The comfort is still the star of the show

I wore these headphones for a couple hours, for entire workdays, for walks around the block, with my glasses, with earrings on — there was simply not a scenario where the fit didn't feel excellent.

The QC Ultras once again live up to their name. Credit: Bethany Allard / Mashable

Granted, that wasn't much of a surprise. The first-generation QC Ultra headphones were deemed the most comfortable headphones by three separate Mashable staffers. Considering how personal a pair of headphones' fit can be, I consider that a pretty impressive endorsement.

SEE ALSO: Review: Bose QuietComfort Ultra are the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn

Between the first gen and these headphones, I don't notice a massive difference in fit, but the ear cushion feels slightly firmer, while still remaining plush. I don't know how Bose managed that contradiction, but it offered the same amount of comfort while feeling more future-proof, but of course, only time will tell.

Speaking of future-proofing, much like the previous gen, the Bose ear cushions are also removable, meaning you can replace them as they start to lose any plushness or start to peel after years of use.

As for the rest of the design, it's largely the same as the first-generation headphones, with a power/Bluetooth button, multifunction button, and volume bar. The controls are nothing really to write home about, but they get the job done. On a pure aesthetic note, the shiny metal accent is a strong design choice (in my humble opinion) that helps these headphones stand out even more from their cheaper counterparts in Bose's lineup.

The best noise cancellation from Bose, but...

Bose tends to be at the top of the pack when it comes to active noise cancellation, and while these headphones are no exception, it's hard to say that they're definitively offering some of the best noise cancellation available right now.

It certainly doesn't help that the competition is stiff these days — Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth said the ANC on Sony's WH-1000XM6 headphones is "as good as or better than any I've ever heard."

Having tested the XM6s myself, I can agree with that assessment, and while I think their ANC ekes out a small win over Bose is providing just a little more silence (and handling higher-pitched sounds better), Bose has a notable one-up in the form of its adjustable ANC. With the companion app, you can change your ANC level on a sliding scale, a feature that's completely absent from Sony headphones.

Adjustable ANC on headphones isn't a given. Credit: Bose / Screenshot

It works well. During days when I wanted to focus while working but was home alone, I used a lower ANC level to balance locking in with not feeling totally unaware of my surroundings. However, on days when a leaf blower or the sound of some vacuuming fought to break my focus, the highest levels of noise cancelling did the trick, though higher-pitched sounds, like the family dog barking, would break through. Even though that's to be expected, I do think the Sony XM^ headphones were more adept at handling sudden spikes in noise.

The sound is great, but could be even better

Generally, I'm happy with the way Bose headphones sound, and the second-gen QC Ultras are no exception. However, whereas these headphones are neck and neck with Sony in terms of having the best noise cancellation, the Sony XM6s are a full step ahead of the Bose headphones when it comes to sound quality.

That's not to say these headphones don't sound really, really good. They pick up details well across the spectrum of lows to highs, with different genres sounding rich. Whether I was listening to Chappell Roan's classic-rock sounding "The Subway," Tomorrow x Together's synth and bass-heavy "Danger," or the sweeping orchestral and rock arrangements of the Demon Slayer soundtrack (I'm still in my Infinity Castle era), these headphones never sounded muddied.

The Bose equalizer is limited compared to other brands. Credit: Bose / Screenshot

Still, I can't shake the sense that they could (and should) sound even better than they do. Part of the issue feels like the rather limited three-band equalizer and four equalizer presets, which, at $449, feel like they perform below what I expect at this price point (especially in direct comparison to what Sony offers).

When taken in conjunction with the excellent wear and ANC, the sound stands out less egregiously, but on its own, this is one area where I hope to see more improvement from Bose in the future.

As for the other ways you can customize the listening experience, these headphones come with a Quiet, Immersive, and Aware mode. My most used mode by far was quiet, which was excellent. The aware, or transparency, mode had less of a noticeable hiss in the background than the first-gen headphones, but I still just prefer to take the headphones off when I need to hear someone talking (something about talking to someone with over-ear headphones on simply feels wrong to me!). Finally, although I think the spatial audio (or immersive audio, as Bose calls it) is also improved over the first gen, I can't help but feel like it sounds too echoey, losing some of the richness of Bose's sound profile. However, it's worth noting that I tend not to be a huge fan of spatial audio.

Cinema mode

Bose also introduced Cinema Mode with these headphones, which is a new immersive audio setting designed to enhance your movie listening experience. I watched scenes from Jaws, Star Wars, and Interstellar, and while there was slightly more resonance, overall I found myself underwhelmed — this mode mainly felt louder above all else.

The most noticeable changes

In my several years of testing and using Bose headphones, I've had two major gripes: one specific to the QC Ultra line, and one a more general observation with Bose headphones as a whole.

Wired playback

Specific to the QC Ultras, the first gen of the headphones didn't offer passive playback. While you could use the 2.5mm aux cable to play music back, you had to have the headphones turned on. While I get that most of us (myself included) don't use wired playback on a regular basis, this just felt like a weird oversight I hadn't really encountered on other headphones, and one that I didn't expect to pop up on headphones that cost this much.

SEE ALSO: The best noise-cancelling headphones for flying: 8 picks to improve your travel experience

With the second-gen, Bose not only fixed this issue but also added playback via the USB-C cable, which can also be used to charge the headphones while they're in use. Now, you can plug them in on a flight, even if you're totally out of juice, either with the aux cable or to charge them up with the USB-C cable. (Note that you will need some battery life for the latter option – I had to make sure the headphones were powered on in order for them to work).

The USB-C connection lets you charge your headphones and stream audio simultaneously. Credit: Bethany Allard / Mashable Connection and wear detection

As a brand, I find that Bose's pairing can generally be less consistent than that of other brands. That often applies to its multipoint connection: when more than one device is connected, despite all of its headphones technically being multipoint-enabled, the audio stream can sound choppy, or in egregious cases, require reconnecting to the device in order to properly play. With Bose devices that feature wear detection, their functionality could suffer due to lag.

With these headphones, Bose addressed both of these issues head-on, and well. I didn't experience a single instance of choppy connection (despite leaving the multipoint connection toggled on throughout the entire testing period), which on its own had me floored. Not one to be impressed by a premium brand finally meeting the bare minimum standards, I have to give Bose its flowers when it comes to the wear detection.

The low power mode lay flat mode was a surprisingly useful feature. Credit: Bethany Allard / Mashable

The headphones have two different kinds of wear detection: a standard on-head detection and a lay flat mode. The on-head detection can be toggled to automatically play and pause music or answer calls. I didn't experience I single instance where I took the headphones off and my music didn't pause shortly after. I was even more impressed with the lay flat mode, which automatically disconnects the headphones from Bluetooth and puts them in a low power mode when you lay them flat. Obviously, this wouldn't be a very functional mode if the headphones didn't easily reconnect after being laid down, but thankfully, they reliably disconnected and reconnected every time I tested this feature.

Better battery life

Though not so much a gripe of mine in the past, Bose did upgrade the battery life from 24 hours on the first-gen QC Ultras to 30 hours on the second-gen model. The extra six hours do help for anyone who hasn't yet made plugging in their headphones a habit, and is basically the standard for premium headphones these days, so this was a welcome improvement. You can also get up to three hours of battery after 15 minutes of charging.

Are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) headphones worth it?

Though these aren't the most exciting launch of the year, they are undeniably a well-rounded pair of headphones. I definitely wouldn't recommend an upgrade to any existing QC Ultra headphones users, but if you're buying into the line for the first time, the blend of comfort, noise cancellation, and sound is hard to beat, especially if you're keen on all-day wear. However, if you're an audiophile first and foremost, I recommend checking out other options, like the Sony WH-1000XM6.

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Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 6, 2025

The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for November 6, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 6 Pips

Number (6): Everything in this space must add to 6. The answer is 3-4, placed vertically; 3-0, placed vertically; 4-1, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 3-0, placed vertically; 0-1, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add to 2. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally; 0-1, placed vertically.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add to 8. The answer is 3-4, placed vertically; 4-1, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 6 Pips

Equal (2): Everything in this purple space must be equal to 2. The answers are 6-2, placed horizontally; 2-5, placed vertically; 2-0, placed horizontally; 2-3, placed vertically.

Less Than (6): Everything in this space must be less than 6. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically.

Less Than (3): Everything in this green space must be less than 3. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically.

Equal (0): Everything in this red space must be equal to 0. The answers are 2-0, placed horizontally; 0-0, placed vertically; 3-0, placed horizontally.

Equal (1): Everything in this dark blue space must be equal to 1. The answers are 1-1, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 6 Pips

Equal (1): Everything in this purple space must be equal to 1. The answers are 1-1, placed vertically; 1-3, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add to 4. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally

Equal (2): Everything in this light green space must be equal to 2. The answers are 4-2, placed horizontally; 3-2, placed horizontally; 2-2, placed vertically.

Equal (0): Everything in this dark blue space must be equal to 0. The answers are 4-0, placed vertically; 0-0, placed horizontally; 0-6, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this orange space must be equal to 3. The answers are 3-2, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed horizontally; 3-4, placed vertically; 5-3, placed vertically.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add to 8. The answer is 5-4, placed vertically; 3-4, placed vertically.

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025:

AcrossOn the chill side ... or a homophone of 1-Down

• The answer is Low key.

Big brand of tater tots

• The answer is Ore-Ida.

Numbers puzzle with a repetitive name

• The answer is KenKen.

"Oof, not my best showing!"

• The answer is I stink.

DownThor's mischievous brother ... or a homophone of 1-Across

• The answer is Loki.

Materials mined in Minecraft

• The answer is Loki.

Played one's turn

• The answer is Went.

"Don't Go Breaking My Heart" singer ___ Dee

• The answer is Kiki.

Biblical garden

• The answer is Eden.

Sharply tug

• The answer is Yank.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to the latest Mini Crossword.

We know you might not want to hear it, but Black Friday is very much upon us. The beast of a shopping holiday has been looming menacingly on the horizon for some time, but it will not be contained any longer.

Leading retailers are already dropping their Black Friday ads and early-access deals. We know that shopping fatigue is a real thing at this time of year, so why not beat the rush and all the associated stress and get your shopping done early this year? You know it makes sense.

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

Best Buy is one of the premier shopping destinations over the Black Friday period, and its savings-packed ad suggests that this year could be its biggest ever.

Best Buy was the first leading retailer to announce its 2025 holiday plans, with early Black Friday deals dropping as early as Halloween (Oct. 31). Best Buy will drop early Black Friday deals throughout November before its official Black Friday sale officially kicks off on Nov. 20. This 10-day sale is live through Nov. 29, followed immediately by its Cyber Monday event on Nov. 30 that runs for 48 hours through Dec. 1. Mark these dates in your diary.

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

Best early Black Friday TV deals50- and 55-inch TVs

• Samsung 50-inch U7900 Series 4K TV — $229.99 $299.99 (save $70)

• Insignia 55-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $189.99 $349.99 (save $160)

65-inch TVs

• Insignia 65-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $279.99 $449.99 (save $170)

• Samsung 65-inch QN90F Series Neo QLED Mini LED 4K TV — $1,499.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,000)

70- to 77-inch TVs

• Samsung 70-inch U7900 Series 4K TV — $399.99 $569.99 (save $170)

• Insignia 75-inch F50 Series 4K Fire TV — $379.99 $599.99 (save $220)

• Toshiba 75-inch M550 Series QLED 4K Fire TV — $449.99 $779.99 (save $330)

• Samsung 75-inch Q6F Series QLED 4K TV — $599.99 $899.99 (save $300)

• TCL 75-inch QM5K Series 4K QD-Mini LED TV — $599.99 $1,199.99 (save $600)

• Samsung 75-inch QN90F Series Neo QLED Mini LED 4K TV — $1,799.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,200)

• LG 77-inch Class G5 Series OLED 4K TV — $3,499.99 $4,499.99 (save $1,000)

85-inch TVs

• Samsung 85-inch QN90F Series Neo QLED Mini LED 4K TV — $2,299.99 $4,499.99 (save $2,200)

Best early Black Friday soundbar deals

• Insignia 2.0 Channel Soundbar — $34.99 $59.99 (save $25)

• Insignia 5.1.2 Channel Home Theater Soundbar — $149.99 $229.99 (save $80)

• Samsung B-series 3.1 Channel Soundbar HW-B650 — $199.99 $399.99 (save $200)

• Samsung Q-Series 5.1.2 Channel Soundbar HW-QS750F — $699.99 $899.99 (save $200)

• Samsung Q-series 11.1.4 Channel Soundbar HW-Q990D — $999.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,000)

Best early Black Friday headphone and earbud deals

• Anker Soundcore P30i — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)

• Bose Ultra Open Earbuds — $199 $299 (save $100)

• Bose QuietComfort Headphones — $199 $359 (save $150)

Best early Black Friday laptop deals

• Acer Chromebook 315 (Intel Celeron N4500, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC) — $119 $229 (save $180)

• Asus Chromebook Plus CX14 (Intel Core 3 N355, 8GB RAM, 128GB eMMC) — $249 $429 (save $180)

• HP OmniBook X Flip 16 (Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $999.99 $1,529.99 (save $530)

Best early Black Friday gaming dealsGaming headsets

• Logitech Astro A10 Wired Gaming Headset (Xbox, PC) — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20)

• Logitech G535 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset (PS5, PC) — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)

• Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset (Xbox) — $129.99 $199.99 (save $70)

• JBL Quantum 910X Wireless Gaming Headset (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC) — $229.99 $329.99 (save $100)

Gaming mice

• Logitech Pro X Superlight 2 SE Wireless Gaming Mouse — $89.99 $139.99 (save $50)

Best early Black Friday smartwatch and fitness tracker deals

• Fitbit Inspire 3 — $69.95 $99.95 (save $30)

• Fitbit Charge 6 — $99.95 $159.95 (save $60)

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

• Fitbit Sense 2 — $179.95 $249.95 (save $70)

• Google Pixel Watch 3 (Bluetooth/WiFi, 45mm) — $199.99 $299.99 (save $100)

Best early Black Friday vacuum dealsRobot vacuums

• eufy C10 — $199.99 $479.99 (save $280)

• eufy L60 — $249.99 $559.99 (save $310)

• eufy Omni C20 — $349.99 $749.99 (save $400)

Stick vacuums

• Dyson V9 Motorbar — $269.99 $599.99 (save $330)

Best early Black Friday kitchen deals

• KitchenAid 5.5-quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200)

Best early Black Friday unlocked phone deals

• Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold (256GB) — $1,499 $1,799 (save $300)

• Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold (512GB) — $1,619 $1,919 (save $300)