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The Mashable shopping team has spent day and night during the Black Friday season hunting deals, so it's a miracle that any of us found time to shop for ourselves. Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday have wrapped up, we had to know what everyone on the team bought.

Our reporters, editors, and contributors truly shopped the sales. Among the purchases is a delightful mix of the boring essentials, holiday gifts, and little things to treat ourselves. The team took advantage of big doorbuster deals like the AirPods 4 with ANC for $79 and the AirTag 4-pack for $62.99. Since we love being a little nosy and knowing what people are excited about buying, we rounded up everything the Mashable team bought during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. And PS: some of these deals are still live.

Tech deals our reporters boughtBrick Opens in a new window Credit: Brick Brick $47.20 at Brick
$59 Save $11.80 Deal ends Dec. 2 at 11:59 pm EST. Get Deal

"My screentime numbers get abysmal once the sun starts setting at 4:30 p.m., so I've been coveting the Brick ever since my colleague Samantha Mangino reviewed it. An Instagram ad (classic) alerted me to its Black Friday discount — a rare 20% off for non-students — and I hopped on it immediately." — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

Apple AirPods 4 Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 $118 at Best Buy
$129 Save $11   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 with ANC $99 at Walmart
$179 Save $80   Get Deal

"I've had the AirPods Pro 2 for a few years, and the right earbud has started randomly playing static. I wasn't in love with the fit of the Pros anyway, and I don't like the ANC on them, so when I saw the AirPods 4 drop down to such a cheap price, I jumped on the deal. They've already arrived, and the fit is so much nicer. The $69 deal on the regular AirPods 4 is no longer available, but you can still get the AirPods 4 with ANC for $99 at Walmart." — Miller Kern, Deputy Shopping Editor

Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds $179.99 at Best Buy
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"My brother and I went 50/50 on the Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds because my dad keeps talking about using his AirPods to fall asleep because he has tinnitus. But he can’t use both at the same time because he’s a side sleeper. We got the deal on Amazon, but it looks like they sold out there. They're still avail at Best Buy, though." — Bethany Allard, Lead Shopping Reporter

Garmin Vivoactive 5 Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Vivoactive 5 $199.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $100   Get Deal

"I bought the Garmin Vivoactive 5 for my boyfriend because his old Garmin has seen better days — it lasted like eight years though. It was down to $185, which is a steal for a premium Garmin watch." — Christina Buff, Mashable Contributor

Apple AirTag 4-pack Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag 4-pack $74.98 at Amazon
$99 Save $24.02   Get Deal

"The AirTag 4-pack for $62.99 was too good of a deal to not to grab. I got the full four-pack since we’re hoping to get a dog in the coming months, and I want to put one on their collar. Plus, I'm going to use the other three in our luggage during our upcoming honeymoon. We have a ton of travel next year, and I’m planning on stowing AirTags in each of our bags for added safety — or on the off chance a bag gets left behind at the airport." — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

JLab JBuds Lux Headphones Opens in a new window Credit: JLab JLab JBuds Lux Headpones $27 at Walmart
$79.99 Save $52.99   Get Deal

"I do USPS's Operation Santa, so I bought a few little Lego sets, and one pair of these cheap headphones." — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter

Wiz Smart Light Bulbs Opens in a new window Credit: Wiz Wiz Smart Light Bulbs $23.96 at Amazon
$31.13 Save $7.17   Get Deal

"I love these Wiz Smart Bulbs, and I bought two 2-packs on sale for just $10.09 each on Black Friday. The 3-packs were about $18ish each, so it felt like a really good buy." — HH

Apple EarPods Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple EarPods $16.99 at Amazon
$19 Save $2.01   Get Deal

"My wife always tries to borrow my EarPods, but my connector is lightning, and their iPhone takes USB-C. I decided to grab the USB-C EarPods for them to put in their stocking at Christmas." — SM

Home and kitchen deals our reporters boughtTCL Smart Window Air Conditioner Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL Smart Window Air Conditioner $229.81 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $70.18   Get Deal

"I recently moved from an apartment that had central AC to one that does not. I know the summer is going to be brutal, and we'll need window units, so I wanted to get them while they're on sale. I didn't want May to come around, and all of a sudden, we're sweating ass and paying $600 for air conditioners. I looked specifically for a smart air conditioner that I can control and set schedules from my phone. This TCL model was easily the most affordable I found from a reputable brand. I bought two at $189 each, which saved me about $220." — MK

Ninja Crispi Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Crispi Air Fryer $134 at Walmart
$149 Save $15   Get Deal

"I've been eyeing this for a minute because I wanted an air fryer without Teflon, so I grabbed the Ninja Crispy for $129 at Walmart." — HH

LifeStraw Home Water Filter Pitcher Opens in a new window Credit: LifeStraw LifeStraw Home Water Filter Pitcher $44.95 at Amazon
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"To keep my sourdough starter happy, I've been using store-bought filtered water. But to cut down on expenses (and the hassle of buying big jugs of water), I invested in a LifeStraw pitcher to filter my tap water." — MK

De'Longhi Digital All-in-One Combination Coffee and Espresso Machine Opens in a new window Credit: De'Longhi De'Longhi Digital All-in-One Combination Coffee and Espresso Machine $249.95 at Best Buy
$379.95 Save $130   Get Deal

"I bought the De'Longhi Digital All-in-One Combination Coffee and Espresso Machine at Best Buy to replace my Farberware dupe that literally just broke. Other retailers matched the price, but I had a Best Buy gift card to use." — HH

Govee Life Smart Humidifier Opens in a new window Credit: Govee Govee Life Smart Humidifier $29.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $10.00   Get Deal

"New York City radiators are no joke. Mine recently kicked on and have been sucking the moisture out of my life. My apartment is so dry that I keep waking up with a bloody nose, and my Gardyn has notified me that my plants are desperate for some humidity. So, I bought this three-liter Govee humidifier for me and my plants." — MK

MagicBullet Blender Opens in a new window Credit: MagicBullet MagicBullet Blender $15 at Walmart
$39.99 Save $24.99   Get Deal

"I bought the $15 MagicBullet Blender at Walmart. My parents somehow don't have a blender, so I grabbed it so I can make my protein concoctions without stirring ferociously when I visit." — LS

Brita Everyday Elite Water Pitcher Opens in a new window Credit: Brita Brita Everyday Elite Water Pitcher $40.99 at Amazon
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"We visited my mom at Thanksgiving and loved her Brita pitcher so much more than our current Brita Stream (now discontinued). We decided to use Black Friday as an opportunity to upgrade, and it's already arrived. Can confirm that it’s so much better than our previous Brita." — SM

Entertainment deals our reporters boughtThree months of Audible for $0.99 Opens in a new window Credit: Audible Audible $2.97
$44.85 Save $41.88   Get Deal

"I took advantage of Amazon's 99-cent Audible deal. I need to finish Krampus by Brom for my horror book club by next week, and I'm super busy these next few days, so I'm just gonna listen to it." — HH

Assassin's Creed Origins Gold Edition Opens in a new window Credit: Ubisoft Assassin's Creed Origins Gold Edition $9.99 at Ubisoft
$99.99 Save $90   Get Deal

"I started Ghost of Tsushima a couple weeks ago, and it just made me want to play an Assassin's Creed game. I loved Odyssey, and this one's very similar so far. Also, just a big fan of all things ancient Egypt, so it hits." — HH

Missouri Star Quilt Co. Patterns Opens in a new window Credit: Missouri Star Quilt Co. Missouri Star Quilt Co. Patterns Cyber Week sales run Dec. 2 to 5. Shop Now

"I recently got back into sewing after a six-year hiatus, and now I simply can't say no to buying fabric or patterns. One of my favorite online fabric stores is Missouri Star Quilting Company, and its Black Friday sale saw me buying six quilt patterns because they were on sale for $2.50 each. I also bought a fat quarter bundle and a layer cake. Do I have projects in mind for them? No. Did I absolutely have to buy them anyway? Yes." — MK

Criterion Channel Opens in a new window Credit: The Criterion Channel The Criterion Channel 25% of The Criterion Channel has now expired. Get Deal

"We are a movie household. My wife and I are dedicated AMC A-Listers, but for when we don’t want to leave the house this winter, I got us a year-long membership to Criterion Channel for 25% off to catch up on classic and modern masterpieces." — SM

Pet care deals our reporters boughtPet carriers that prioritize safety Opens in a new window Credit: Sleepypod Sleepypod Air $199.99 at Sleepypod
  Shop Now Opens in a new window Credit: Away Away The Pet Carrier $171 at Away
$228 Save $57   Get Deal

"I got these two dog carriers because my husband and I are bringing our dog, Pierogi, on the drive down to my parents' place in Georgia over Christmas. I wanted something a little safe and more crash-proof than her usual seatbelt clip. Both are crash tested by a nonprofit called the Center for Pet Safety. Both were on sale, and I'm not sure which one will fit 'Rogi better, so I just got both and will return the one that doesn't work as well." — HH

MidWest Homes Two-Door Folding iCrate and bed Opens in a new window Credit: MidWest MidWest Homes Two-Door Folding iCrate $61.93 at Amazon
  Shop Now Opens in a new window Credit: MidWest MidWest Homes QuietTime Dog Bed $23.99 at Amazon
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"We’re prepping to rescue a dog, and this crate came highly recommended to us. When I saw it was on sale, I decided to go for it, knowing I could always return it if it ended up being the wrong size. The bed was technically not on sale, but I had to make sure our future dog was cozy in the crate." —SM

Beauty deals our reporters boughtRoz Shampoo & Conditioner Opens in a new window Credit: Roz Roz The Foundation Shampoo and Conditioner $64.80 at Roz
$81 Save $16.20 20% still available through Dec. 2 Get Deal

"Everyone raves about Roz's shampoo and conditioner, but I’ve held off trying them because I just couldn’t justify their $81 price tag. I just ran out of my good shampoo, and with this sale, I decided to splurge and grab the Roz duo while they were on sale. My purchase included free shipping, which made the deal even sweeter. The deal is still live as of Dec. 2." — SM

Bath & Body Works Buy 3, Get 4 Opens in a new window Credit: Bath & Body Works Bath & Body Works Buy 3, Get 4 Deal no longer available. Get Deal

"If there's a sale on Bath & Body Works' Wallflower refills, you best believe I'm shopping it. My apartment always smells good thanks to my Wallflower plug-in, and I love trying out new scents. Bath and Body got me good this Black Friday, and I went a little buck wild with its buy three, get four free sale. I got seven new Wallflower scents, and decided to add seven body care products as well to get free shipping. I believe they call that girl math." — MK

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask Opens in a new window Credit: Laneige Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask $19.20 at Amazon
$24 Save $4.80   Get Deal

"Once I discovered the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, I never needed another lip balm. I think this is my third full-size jar of it; each lasts me about a full year. I’m not partial to any flavor, but I got the grapefruit because it sounded nice and fresh and also had the biggest discount." — SM

Skincare essentials Opens in a new window Credit: First Aid Beauty First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser $24 at Amazon
  Shop Now Opens in a new window Credit: Versed Versed Day Maker Microcrystal Exfoliating Cleanser $7.99 at Amazon
  Shop Now Opens in a new window Credit: Round Lab Round Lab Dokdo Cleanser $11.90 at Amazon
$15 Save $3.10   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Beauty of Joseon Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser $13 at Amazon
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"Many of us here at Mashable stocked up on skincare essentials this Black Friday. Contributor Christina Buff purchased the First Aid Beauty cleanser and Versed exfoliant while they were cheaper. I’ve been committed to two Korean face washes for almost two years and bought three bottles of each. Overkill, yes, but future me is grateful." — SM

Best Black Friday Samsung The Frame TV deals: Best Overall Deal Samsung 55-inch Class LS03F The Frame QLED 4K TV (2025) 897.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best 65-inch Samsung The Frame TV deal Samsung 65-Inch Class LS03D The Frame Series QLED 4K TV (2024) $999.99 (save $1,000 at Best Buy) Get Deal Also Consider Samsung 55-Inch Class LS03D The Frame Series QLED 4K TV (2024) $799.99 (save $700 at Best Buy) Get Deal Premium Pick Samsung 75-Inch Class The Frame Pro LS03FW 4K Neo QLED Art TV (2025) $1,997.99 (save $1,000 at Amazon) Get Deal Budget Pick Samsung 43-inch Class LS03F The Frame QLED 4K TV (2025) $697.99 (save $200 at Amazon) Get Deal

Black Friday and Cyber Monday have already come and gone, but some brands are keeping the deals going into Cyber Week. Thankfully, that includes Samsung, which is still offering major discounts on its popular line of QLED art TVs, aka The Frame. With both Best Buy and Amazon matching or beating these deals, you still have a little more time to grab these TVs at a discount.

This year, our tech editor named The Frame one of the best tech gifts of the year, calling it easily the best TV in the world.

Here's what Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Werth has to say about The Frame: "What makes these TVs so special? There's Art Mode, obviously. It's an ingenious idea that lets your TV function as a digital art gallery when it's not in use, so your TV actually enhances your home decor instead of subtracting from it. But the TV itself is also very good. It's unbelievably thin, and really deserves to be hung on your living room wall. On top of that, it's one of Samsung's only TVs with a special matte, anti-glare display, which makes it easier to watch TV even in direct sunlight. For all these reasons, I strongly believe it's the world's best TV right now."

SEE ALSO: 100+ Amazon Cyber Monday deals still live: $99 AirPods 4 with ANC, half-price Fire TV Sticks, and more

We don't know how long these Cyber Monday deals on The Frame are going to be available, so shop accordingly. And for more tech deals, check out our Cyber Week Live Blog and the best Cyber Monday TV deals still live.

Best overall Cyber Monday deal on The Frame Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 55-inch Class LS03F The Frame QLED 4K TV (2025) $897.99 at Amazon
$1,197.99 Save $300   Get Deal Why we like it

Honestly, as much as we love 65-inch TVs, we actually think The Frame works best in a more understated 50 or 55-inch version. And while the 2025 model is on sale, that's our top recommendation. At Amazon, Best Buy, and Samsung, you can save $300 on this award-winning QLED art TV. You'll be able to display classic artwork, gorgeous photographs, and select work from world-renowned museums like New York's Museum of Modern Art. Plus, a new AI processor results in smoother motion when watching movies and sports.

Best deal on the 65-inch version of The Frame Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-Inch Class LS03D The Frame Series QLED 4K TV (2024) $999.99 at Best Buy
$1,999.99 Save $1,000   Get Deal Why we like it

For those looking to invest in a slightly larger TV for their home, Best Buy's also offering an excellent discount on last year's 65-inch Samsung The Frame TV. This model has dropped by a whopping $1,000 as part of the retailer's Black Friday-Cyber Monday sale, allowing you to scoop it up for $999.99 instead of $1,999.99.

Best splurge: The 75-inch The Frame Pro Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 75-Inch Class The Frame Pro LS03FW 4K Neo QLED Mini LED TV (2025) $1,997.99 at Amazon
$2,997.99 Save $1,000.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Samsung's 75-inch The Frame Pro is a great pickup for anyone hoping to go big this year. Over at Amazon, the Samsung 75-inch The Frame Pro has dropped from $2,997.99 to $1,997.99, saving you $1,000. It's worth noting that this TV is being sold by Walts TV. We generally don't recommend shopping with third-party sellers, so buyer beware. Check reviews and make your decision carefully.

New for 2025, the new The Frame Pro is a Neo QLED TV, which Mashable's Leah Stodart described in her CES 2025 coverage as, "Samsung's term of endearment for mini LED, which offer more precise lighting due to their ability to be individually controlled, and the fact that there are more of them (compared to larger LED bulbs)." It also comes with Samsung's Vision AI and Pantone Validated Artful Color. To learn more, check out our breakdown of what to know about Samsung's The Frame Pro from when it was released.

More Cyber Week Samsung The Frame TV deals

• Samsung 32-inch Class The Frame QLED Full HD Smart Tizen TV (2023) — $549.99 $599.99 (save $50)

• Samsung 43-Inch Class The Frame LS03F 4K QLED Smart TV (2025) — $697.99 $897.99 (save $200)

• Samsung 43-inch Class LS03FA The Frame Series QLED 4K UHD Art Mode SamsungVision AI Smart TV (2025) — $699.99 $899.99 (save $200)

• Samsung 50-inch Class LS03FA The Frame Series QLED 4K UHD Art Mode SamsungVision AI Smart TV (2025) — $799.99 $1,099.99 (save $300)

• Samsung 55-inch Class LS03B The Frame QLED 4K Smart TV — $837.99 $1,383.00 (save $545.01)

• Samsung 55-Inch Class The Frame LS03F 4K QLED Smart TV (2025) — $897.99 $1,197.99 (save $300)

• Samsung 55-inch Class LS03FA The Frame Series QLED 4K UHD Art Mode SamsungVision AI Smart TV (2025) — $899.99 $1,299.99 (save $400)

• Samsung 65-inch Class LS03FA The Frame Series QLED 4K UHD Art Mode SamsungVision AI Smart TV (2025) — $1,199.99 $1,799.99 (save $600)

• Samsung 65-inch Class LS03FW The Frame Pro Series Neo QLED 4K UHD Art Mode SamsungVision AI Smart TV (2025) — $1,599.99 $2,199.99 (save $600)

• Samsung 75-inch Class LS03D The Frame Series QLED 4K TV (2024) — $2,199.99 $2,999.99 (save $800)

• Samsung 85-inch Class LS03FW The Frame Pro Series Neo QLED 4K UHD Art Mode SamsungVision AI Smart TV (2025) — $3,299.99 $4,299.99 (save $1,000)

Google launched Android 16 back in June, and with it came a ton of features and updates. Usually, that’s all Google does until the next version, which is expected to be released in beta sometime in January or February 2026. That isn’t the case this time, as Google just announced several new features coming to Android 16 as a sort of mid-cycle refresh for the OS. 

As per the norm these days, a sizable percentage of the new features will be powered by AI and leverage Gemini's ability to categorize and summarize data. The rest are extra features coming to apps like Google’s Phone and additional customizations you can use to personalize your phone even more. 

Google posted not one, but two blog posts about what’s coming up, so you know it’s going to be good. To save you some clicks, here’s everything coming in the next feature-packed Android 16 update. The December Android 16 update should roll out to Pixel devices starting today (Tuesday, Nov. 2), with other Android devices getting the updates when their OEMs get around to it.

Now, Gemini can help make sense of your notifications. Credit: Google AI can manage your notifications

Two of the big changes are coming to notifications. The first one is pretty simple. Google will allow AI to summarize long notifications (such as multiple messages in a group text) into a short summary to let you know what happened when you were away. These summaries can take several texts and sum them up in a sentence or two, making them easier to scan through while checking them quickly. It seems as though this is specifically targeted at group chats with lots of messages, but it may work with other types of messages as well.

Credit: Google

The other big notification change is an organizer function. This is vaguely similar to how Gmail filters messages and looks about the same in practice. Your various notifications will be categorized into things like News, Promotions, and others, thus letting you check your notifications as you please based on what kind of stuff you want to see. It’s a small change, but as a writer who gets probably 55 emails a day, this is going to be an awesome feature for me. 

Let your loved ones know its urgent. Credit: Google Mark your calls as urgent

Cell phones make phone calls, and although that isn’t what people use them for most often these days, Google still wants to make the experience as good as possible. One of the new features is the ability to mark a phone call as urgent when you place the call to communicate to the other person that this isn’t an everyday catch-up call and that they need to answer the phone. 

This feature is rolling out to the Google Phone app. When you place the call, you’ll have an option to mark the call as urgent. The recipient will see that the call is urgent on their end. Even if they miss the call, it’ll be marked as urgent in their call logs, so that they know to call back as soon as they can. 

Themed icons and better dark mode

One of the long-awaited and consistently asked for features is the ability to theme icons within Android. This was previously doable with icon packs, but you also needed a custom launcher to use them. Google has finally included at least some custom icon functionality in Android itself, giving users the ability to customize their homescreens further without the need for a ton of additional downloads. 

Credit: Google

The themed icons have three main functions. You can customize the icon shapes, and it’ll theme the icons using the same Material 3 Expressive theming that the rest of your phone uses to theme things. This should create a more consistent and minimal icon design, giving the end user more control over how things look. 

As an aside, Google also mentioned an expanded dark mode that will work on apps that don’t have a dark mode built into them already. That’s not terribly common these days, as most apps have a dedicated dark mode, but it helps smooth out those rough edges for apps that don’t.

Dip out of unwanted group chats quickly (while reporting them)

Getting pulled into a group chat can be annoying, especially when the group starts acting a fool (or worse, when it’s spam). Google Messages is getting a new feature to remove yourself from such chats as quickly as possible. This function works pretty simply. When you’re pulled into a group chat under certain conditions, like being added from an unknown number, you’ll get the option to leave the group chat straight from the chat itself, while also giving you the opportunity to block and report the number as spam. 

Credit: Google Circle to Search can find spam

Speaking of spam, Google is adding another feature to help you track it down and get rid of it faster. When you receive something that you might suspect to be spam, you can active Google’s Circle to Search function and circle the message. An AI overview will pop up letting you know whether the message is likely legitimate or if it’s definitely spam. If it is spam, you know to delete, block, and report the message so you don’t get it again.

Credit: Google See emotions in Live Caption video

Live Caption already does a lot for people with hearing loss. Now, Google is expanding this functionality with what it calls Expressive Captions. The idea is pretty simple. Not only will Live Caption write what people are saying, but it will also listen to their tone of voice and show you the emotion with which people are speaking. 

Credit: Google

Given that text has no tone intrinsically, it can lead to a variety of communication problems. This solves that problem by making an educated guess based on the context of the video. It likely won’t be 100 percent accurate all the time, as human emotions are complicated, but it’s still a neat idea, especially when video calling with friends.

Better parental controls

Safety and security are usually in the spotlight when it comes to Android releases, and this time is no different. Google has added some new parental controls to the Settings menu, giving parents an easier place to access such controls on a child’s device. The setting is protected by a PIN, so kids can’t easily get into it, allowing parents to configure things on the child’s device without worry that the child will get into it. 

Some of the new features in this parental control settings menu will include setting the amount of screen time, scheduling downtime to lock the device for things like sleep, controlling app usage to limit time spent on apps or to block them entirely, and granting additional time if need be. Parents will also have direct links to Google Family Link, where they can set more things like app purchase approvals, location alerts, and more.

Emoji Kitchen and voice dictation in Gboard

The Emoji Kitchen is a neat little idea that lets you create custom emojis by combining two existing emotes, much like that silly Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen song from years ago. This one is pretty simple. It still functions as it did in Google’s Gboard app, but now includes new sticker combinations, including some made for the holiday season. 

Look, the little monkeys are hugging each other. Credit: Google

Gboard is also making it easier to use voice dictation in Gboard. The new gesture is a two-finger double-tap, and once engaged, it will let you use voice dictation without hitting the specific microphone button on the keyboard. It’s a little thing, but the motor skill-impaired may find this useful over having to tap a small button on the keyboard. Gemini’s Smart Dictation feature will also let you type and edit text, and even shorten the text for you with the power of AI. 

SEE ALSO: The best emoji of 2025 Pin your tabs in Google Chrome How to pin tabs in Google Chrome Credit: Google

This is exactly what you think it is and works exactly how you think it does. Much like the desktop version, the mobile version of Chrome now lets you pin tabs. These tabs remain even if you clear out the rest of them, allowing you to save important webpages for later. Of course, the bookmarks function also lets you do this, but this is still very useful, especially if you don’t like using bookmarks. 

December Android 16 update: More miscellaneous updates

There are plenty of other small things that got looped into the update, and they’re not quite enough for their own sections, so here’s a rapid-fire list of additional small changes. 

• A shortcut for Live Caption is now available at the bottom of the volume slider. 

• The “Enhanced HDR brightness” setting now has an intensity slider letting you set it either dimmer or brighter. 

• Google’s Health Connect now automatically adds steps tracked by your device. 

• A Pixel Launcher design tweak has increased the size of the microphone, Google Lens, and AI mode icons while adding an extra dash of color. 

• Widgets make a return to the lock screen. Head to Settings > Display & touch > Lock screen > Widgets on lock screen to use them. 

• Google has updated its Guided Frames feature in the Pixel camera app to give longer, more detailed explanations when describing what’s in the frame. 

• Users can also now activate Voice Access by simply asking for it. Say “Hey Google” and then “start Voice Access” instead of hunting it down in the settings. 

• Fast Pair is extending to hearing aids made by Demant, a conglomerate that includes the brands Oticon, Sonic, and Bernafon.

There are also a host of under-the-hood changes that are aimed primarily at developers. These are too numerous to list, but you can see them yourself (along with any features we missed) on the Android Developers website. Some of them include boilerplate things like improved app performance and better battery life as well. 

Android 16 is an update worth having

Despite the fact that this is still the same Android 16 that launched just a few months ago, it feels as much like a new Android update as anything I’ve seen in the last few years. There’s plenty to like here, especially the extra refinements to the design. Notification categories and themed icons win the day in terms of making OS customization and productivity feel more complete, and everything else is just icing on the cake. 

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FreeBSD, the open-source operating system, just released a new major update. FreeBSD 15 includes overhauled package management, new versions of utilities like OpenZFS and OpenSSL, and the end of support for most 32-bit hardware.

PC builders love installing the latest and shiniest CPUs in their systems. This is generally a good thing, as current-generation chips typically deliver excellent performance at a reasonable cost. And they won’t bottleneck your graphics card in games—unlike some older chips that have aged like fine milk.

MSI just announced the MS-CF20 V2.0, an ATX motherboard intended for industrial settings and other embedded electronics. That unusual market segment calls for an unusual mix of connectivity, including a total of four 2.5G Ethernet ports.

Once upon a time, Americans lined up in droves outside Walmarts and Targets, still full from Thanksgiving dinner, so they could be first in the door at midnight. Thankfully, these frenzied Black Friday free-for-alls are a relic of a bygone era. Now, you can order all of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals online — though not for much longer.

Cyber Monday is officially over. The Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target sales are done (you've got until Dec. 3 to shop at the Home Depot, however). But Mashable is working around the clock to bring you live updates on all of the standout deals and price drops still live after Cyber Monday. We've spied record discounts on flagship noise-cancelling Sony headphones, Apple MacBooks and AirPods, award-winning OLED TVs, Dyson vacuums, and the year's most popular tech gifts.

The best Cyber Monday deals still live: The best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $179 (save $170) Get Deal Best Earuds Deal Apple AirPods 4 $99 (save $80) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Apple AirTag $17.97 (save $11.03) Get Deal Best TV Under $1,000 Samsung 55-inch The Frame LS03F 4K QLED Smart TV $897.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best TV Under $500 Hisense 65-inch E6 Cinema Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV $359.99 (save $190) Get Deal Best Beauty Deal Dyson Supersonic $379.99 (save $140) Get Deal Best Smartwatch Deal Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 $249.99 (save $100) Get Deal

Check out the top Cyber Monday deals still live and in stock, and keep scrolling for the latest Cyber Monday news from the Mashable shopping team. Be warned: Most Cyber Monday sales ended promptly at midnight on Dec. 2.

The best Cyber Monday deals on Dyson products still live Best stick vacuum deal Dyson V12 Detect Slim $399.99 at Walmart (Save $330 at Walmart) Get Deal Best hair tool deal Dyson Supersonic Nural $399.99 (Save $150 at Dyson) Get Deal Best air purifier deal Dyson HushJet $297.49 at Amazon (Save $50 at Amazon) Get Deal Also Consider Dyson Supersonic with five attachments $379.99 (save $140 at Amazon) Get Deal Also Consider Dyson Airstrait $399.99 (save $150 at Amazon) Get Deal Best Purifier with Heat Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 $499.95 (save $160 at Amazon) Get Deal Deal to Avoid Dyson 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum $349.99 (save $650 at Dyson) Learn More

Dyson deals are hit or miss during the two Prime Days of the year (Amazon seems to have a wonky relationship with Dyson vacuums deals, specifically). Like always, there were way better Black Friday deals on Dyson vacuums in 2025, as well as a handful of worthwhile Dyson hair tool discounts (like a rare $150 off the Airwrap i.d.).

Almost every single one of those impressive Dyson deals is still around the day after Cyber Monday — if you didn't make your move over the weekend, you've been given another chance to shave a few hundred dollars off of the brand known for being expensive.

SEE ALSO: 40+ Cyber Monday TV deals still live: Hisense Canvas, Samsung OLEDs still at Black Friday pricing on Dec. 2

Dyson's own Cyber Week sale easily has the best variety of hair tool deals and cordless stick vacuum deals, including a few exclusive deals that other retailers don't have. But Walmart's extended Cyber Monday sale does still include the same stellar deal on Mashable's favorite stick vacuum, and Amazon is in the mix, too. A few vacuums and hair tools have even gotten cheaper by $10 to $50 since we first saw them on sale on Thanksgiving.

We've rounded up all of the best Dyson Cyber Monday deals still live as of Dec. 2 and will update this guide as they taper off or sell out.

Best Dyson vacuum deal Dyson V12 Detect Slim $399.99 at Walmart
$549 Save $149.01   Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

Any time my favorite vacuum ever gets several hundred dollars cheaper, it's going to be the first deal I recommend. The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is currently the most affordable Dyson vacuum with the green laser, now less than $400 compared to its usual $729.99. The laser, which illuminates tiny specks and hair that aren't super visible to the naked eye, should be an immediate selling point for any household with pets and a lot of hard floors. You have no idea how dusty your floors get within even 24 hours.

I've used the V12 Detect Slim almost daily for well over three years now, and it's still kicking — as long as you clean it properly, this purchase should last you quite a while. When I'm not using it on the floor in those daily sessions, I'm switching it to handheld mode to clean fur off the couch with the mini motorized attachment or clean out my car with the crevice attachment. It's compact and lightweight enough to comfortably hold with one hand (I can't say the same about the massive Gen5 series Dysons). Though I've tested countless cordless vacuums, the V12 Detect Slim's user-friendliness just can't be beat.

More Dyson vacuum deals

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

• Dyson V8 Absolute — $279.99 $589.99 (save $310)

• Dyson V11 Extra — $349.99 $659.99 (save $310)

• Dyson Gen5detect Absolute — $749.99 $1,049.99 (save $300)

• Dyson Gen5outsize Absolute — $849.99 $1,049.99 (save $300)

Best Dyson hair tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson Supersonic Nural $399.99 at Dyson
$549.99 Save $150 In strawberry bronze/blush pink or jasper plum only Get Deal Why we like it

The newest and improved version of Dyson's classic hair dryer, the Supersonic Nural, is still at its Black Friday price of $399.99. That's still pretty steep for a hair dryer even if it's the best of the best, but hear us out.

Up until the aftermath of Cyber Monday, our favorite Dyson hair tool deal was actually on that classic Supersonic — it was just $299.99 for the version with three attachments. But that's gone as of Dec. 2, and we're now looking at a $379.99 sale price on the classic Supersonic with five attachments. And at that point, why not just spend $20 more to get the Supersonic Nural that also comes with five attachments? The extra $20 would save your scalp from being fried with hot air (the Nural automatically turns down the temperature when it's near your scalp). The Nural also automatically pauses airflow when set down for a second.

More Dyson hair tool deals

• Refurbished Dyson Supersonic Nural — $199.99 $419.99 (save $220)

• Refurbished Dyson Airwrap Straight+Wavy — $289.99 $449.99 (save $160)

• Refurbished Dyson Airwrap Complete Long + Diffuser — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200)

• Dyson Supersonic with five attachments — $379.99 $519.99 (save $140)

• Dyson Airwrap Origin — $399.99 $549.99 (save $150)

• Dyson Airstrait (amber silk only) — $399 $549.99 (save $150.99)

• Dyson Corrale — $439.99 $539.99 (save $100)

• Dyson Supersonic r (vinca blue/topaz only) — $449.99 $649.99 (save $200)

• Dyson Airwrap i.d. Curly + Coil (jasper plum, red velvet/gold, amber silk, and Prussian blue) — $499.99 $649.99 (save $150)

• Dyson Airwrap i.d. Straight + Wavy (red velvet/gold, amber silk, and Prussian blue) — $499.99 $649.99 (save $150)

SEE ALSO: I found 5 Dyson Supersonic dupes that are almost as good as the real thing Best Dyson air purifier deal Dyson HushJet $297.49 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $52.50   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Walmart Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

Allergies or not, your body will thank you for running an air purifier all the time. I can confirm that the Dyson HushJet is as "hushed" as the title implies, making it the rare actually-quiet air purifier that you won't mind running 24/7. Within a day of bringing the HushJet home, it took the air quality in my living room from "very poor" to "good," as shown through a particle sensor breakdown in the app. The coolest part? After your initial purchase, you won't have to spend money on new filters every six months. The HushJet's high-tech filter should last for five years.

More air purifier deals

• Dyson Hot+Cool Jet Focus fan heater AM09 — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200)

• Dyson Air Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 — $499.99 $699.99 (save $150)

• Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP2 De-NOx — $649.95 $999.95 (save $350)

Don't fall for this one Dyson deal

For all of the Dyson deals I recommend, there's one Dyson deal you should avoid: The 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum on sale for $349.99. Though the drop from its MSRP of $999.99 seems killer on its face, the vacuum itself is going to kill your faith in robot vacuums (it would have for me if I didn't test a million others for a living). The 360 Vis Nav's strong suction power can't make up for the fact that it doesn't self-empty, doesn't mop, and doesn't have small obstacle avoidance technology. There are much better robot vacuums still on sale for under $500 after Cyber Monday, and Dyson is releasing a new robot vacuum in 2026, anyway.

My Raspberry Pi 500+ has finally been delivered, but I kept the order brief so I could keep the cost down. In spite of my attempts at being frugal, I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t toyed with the idea of throwing a few more items on the order.

Linux usage on Steam has officially hit an all-time high, reaching 3.2% market share according to the Steam Survey results for November 2025. This is fantastic news for the open-source community, and it shows that the momentum driven by Valve’s hardware strategy isn't slowing down at all.

Shoppers dropped a lot of cash during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Despite substantial economic concerns for U.S. consumers, shoppers in the country spent record amounts. Online spending hit a record-high $11.8 billion on Black Friday itself, NBC News reported, citing figures from Adobe Analytics. The same firm estimated shoppers spent $6.4 billion online on Thanksgiving Day, plus another $11.8 billion online over the weekend. U.S. shoppers spent some $14.25 billion online on Cyber Monday, according to Adobe, via Reuters. For those keeping score at home, that brings the whopping grand total to about $44.2 billion in online shopping from Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

SEE ALSO: Cyber Monday Apple deals that are still live: There's still time to shop the $99 AirPods 4 with ANC

We don't have as compelling data about in-person shopping, but the National Retail Federation (NRF) told Reuters that 129.5 million consumers showed up to shop in person, which represents a 3 percent uptick from last year. The NRF found that shoppers dropped an average of $337.86 this year, up from $315.56 in 2024.

So it seems folks were ready to shop this year. Perhaps now, more than ever, they were looking for a good deal.

Python 3.14 was released back in October, but a few bugs managed to push through the big release, and a few other changes weren't ready for prime time. A new minor update has now arrived as Python 3.14.1, with its own pile of bug fixes and a few new features.

Ready or not, the holiday shopping season is underway. Choosing the best Christmas gifts for the ones you love is either an epic quest that you look forward to every year — or one you dread. Luckily, we spend our days testing all the latest gadgets and gear, and we know exactly what to recommend.

For 2025, our Christmas wishlist is simple: It's all of the awesome stuff we loved the most this year. That includes the newest gadgets we put to the test every week, the swoonworthy items we just had to take home and keep for ourselves, and some classic all-time favorites. With input from Mashable's own tech reporters and shopping editors, every item on our list is something we use, love, or have gifted to others ourselves.

So whether you're searching for Christmas gifts for your mom and dad, or just in need of good stocking stuffers, this may truly be the only Christmas gift guide you'll need.

Best Christmas gift of the year: Nintendo Switch 2 Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

The new Nintendo console was beloved by reviewer Alex Perry, who wrote that the new release is "a fabulous follow-up to an all-time legend" and that he "can't stop playing" the handheld gaming device. The Nintendo Switch 2 is also a Mashable Choice product, thanks in large part to "massively improved system software" and "wonderful online social features with GameChat."

Opens in a new window Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable Nintendo Switch 2 $449.99 at Best Buy
  Shop Now Best Christmas gifts for book lovers: Kindle Paperwhite Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

"I love mine so much, and I think it's the best thing I've ever bought," says Deputy Shopping Editor Miller Kern. The Kindle Paperwhite is well-loved across much of Mashable, in fact, and was given a coveted Mashable Choice award for "its responsive interface, quick-turning pages, and lightweight design." Read the full review of the Kindle Paperwhite.

Kindle Paperwhite $159.99 at Amazon
  Shop Now at Amazon Shop Now at Best Buy Best Christmas gifts for music lovers: Retro-tech CD players Credit: syitren

Retro tech, like this portable Bluetooth CD player, is one of the big tech trends of the year. Whether you're shopping for a Gen Xer longing for the glory days of their youth or a Gen Alpha teen who loves old-school iPods, disposable cameras, and CDs, this gadget has something for everyone. While you can plug in wired headphones, it's also a Bluetooth device, so you can listen to CDs with your favorite wireless headphones, too. Plus, it just looks really, really cool.

Opens in a new window Credit: Retratech Retradisc Portable Bluetooth CD Player $99 at MOMA Design Store
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Speaking of retro nostalgia... We geeked out over the Lego Super Mario Game Boy when it was first announced over the summer, and after building it ourselves, it earned a spot in our guide to the best Christmas gifts for men. Though you can't actually play games on this model, just think how cool it would look on a desk or bookshelf.

Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Super Mario Game Boy Building Set $59 at Amazon
  Get Deal The best stocking stuffers: Charming electric hand warmers Credit: Orastone

These rechargeable electric hand warmers come personally recommended by Mashable's tech editor, who's been slipping them into Christmas stockings for years. They have a cute design and built-in flashlight, but most importantly, they keep your hands and fingers nice and toasty even in the bitter cold. If you still need to find gifts under $25 for a White Elephant or Secret Santa gift exchange, we promise these will be popular.

Opens in a new window Credit: Orastone Orastone Electric Hand Warmers $17.99 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $12   Get Deal The best Christmas gift for Apple users: Apple AirPods Pro 3 Credit: CNET

Apple finally refreshed its AirPods Pro line this year, and it was well worth the wait. The new AirPods Pro 3 have incredible ANC and a much-improved fit. Our reviewer says they're also more comfortable, and the heart-rate monitoring and other upgrades set them apart from most other wireless earbuds. We expect these new earbuds to top a lot of Christmas wishlists in 2025.

Opens in a new window Credit: apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $249 at Amazon
  Get Deal The best headphones to give as a gift: Sony XM6 Headphones Credit: Alex Humphreys / Mashable

We loved the new flagship Sony headphones, and our appreciation has only grown since the release. "If you want best-in-class noise-cancelling headphones and pristine audio quality, the headphones deliver," our tech editor wrote in his review. With some of the best ANC in the industry and an improved folding design, we expect these cans to top many Christmas wishlists in 2025.

Sony XM6 Headphones $428 at Amazon
$459.99 Save $31.99   Shop Now at Amazon Best Christmas gifts for young kids: Toniebox players Credit: Toniebox

The kid-famous Toniebox is a favorite of the parents on the Mashable team. Whether you're shopping for your own kids or trying to earn a reputation as the cool aunt or uncle, kids and parents alike love these screen-free storytelling devices. And if your tyke already has a Toniebox, they can always use more Tonies — the little figures you put on top of the device to activate a new storytime.

Opens in a new window Credit: Toniebox Toniebox Starter Kit $79.99 at Amazon
$89.99 Save $10   Get Deal Best Christmas gifts for parents: Bird Buddy Credit: Bird Buddy

This might actually be the best ever Christmas gift for dads (or anyone in charge of refilling the backyard bird feeder). Here's why: This Mashable-tested smart bird feeder has a built-in camera that takes birdwatching to a whole new level. The compatible app even includes AI-powered bird identification, a livestream, and alerts for when there's a visitor on the feeder. We're obsessed, and we have a feeling your dad will be too.

Bird Buddy Smart Feeder Pro $189 at Amazon
$299 Save $110   Shop Now at Amazon The best Christmas gifts for grandparents: A digital picture frame Credit: Aura

If your family is spread out in different states, then a digital picture frame lets mom, dad, or your grandparents keep track of the entire family — no matter where they are. Everyone in the family can add new pictures, and the picture frame shows a slideshow of your latest adventures. We love these devices, particularly as Christmas gifts, and the popular Aura Digital Picture Frame is one of the best.

Opens in a new window Credit: Aura Aura Digital Picture Frame, 10.1 inches $139 at Amazon
$179 Save $40   Get Deal Best tech stocking stuffer: Anker Nano MagSafe power bank Credit: Anker

This ultra-thin Anker powerbank attaches to your phone magnetically. It's also Qi2-certified, which means it will charger your phone faster and more efficiently. Don't overthink this one — just add it to your family's stockings.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Nano MagSafe Power bank $34.99 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $25   Get Deal Best unique gift for men: The ultimate fire poker Credit: Breeo

You may have heard of Breeo, the popular smokeless fire pit brand. Breeo makes premium, Made in the USA fire pits that can provide endless entertainment, and they're some of the best Christmas gifts for men. However, if you're looking for unique gifts for men, consider the Breeo Heavy Duty Fire Poker. This steel fire poker has the feel and heft of a harpoon, and it can shift logs around until you have the perfect blaze.

Opens in a new window Credit: Breeo Breeo Smokeless Fire Pit (X Series 19) $339.15 at Amazon
$399 Save $59.85   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Breeo Breeo Heavy-Duty Fire Pit Poker $58.50 at Amazon
$69 Save $10.50   Get Deal Best unique gift for women: Catbird Sweet Heart Birthstone Charm Credit: Catbird

Catbird is a Brooklyn-based jewelry studio with a unique style that has made it famous around the world. Catbird jewelry has an ornate, sometimes dainty style that's often imitated these days. For Christmas 2025, we like the brand's Birthstone Charms, which she can add to a necklace or bracelet. (Bonus points if you get a gold chain to go with it.) Jewelry gifts can be expensive, but this reasonably priced gift is sure to bring a smile to her face.

Opens in a new window Credit: Catbird Catbird Sweet Heart Birthstone Charm $198 at Catbird
  Get Deal Best Christmas gifts for gamers: A handheld gaming console Credit: Matt Fornwald / Mashable

Handheld gaming consoles are becoming really popular, and you can find options that span the pricing spectrum. If you're looking to spare no expense and make a gamer's Christmas dreams come true, then you'll want to invest in the newly released ROG Xbox Ally X, which puts an Xbox console in the palm of your hand. Of course, if the $1,000 price tag is out of reach, then consider the Retropian Color, a Game Boy-style handheld that can play classic Nintendo 64 games like Super Mario 64. The best part? It only costs $80.

Opens in a new window Credit: Asus / Microsoft ROG Xbox Ally X Gaming Handheld Console $999.99 at Best Buy
  Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Retropian Retropian Color Handheld Retro Gaming Console $80 at Huckberry
  Get Deal Best gift for audiophiles: Panasonic Technics AZ100 Earbuds Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

For audiophiles and music lovers, no other earbuds come close to matching the Panasonic Technics AZ100 wireless earbuds. Another recommendation from our tech editor, these wireless earbuds are a Mashable Choice award winner and "easily beat the likes of Sony and Bose." They pair easily with up to three devices at once, are comfortable to wear, and sound fantastic. "If you're looking for earbuds with the best possible sound quality, these are now the buds to beat," says Werth.

Technics AZ100 Earbuds $247.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $52   Shop Now at Amazon Shop Now at Technics Best Christmas gifts for women under $25: Travel jewelry cases Credit: Benevolence

Travel jewelry cases are both thoughtful and practical, and we like this one in particular. It's been a popular holiday gift at Amazon for years, and it's a great Christmas gift idea for travelers. The velvet box comes in a few different colors, and it ensures her favorite rings, necklaces, and earrings never get misplaced when she's away from home.

Opens in a new window Credit: Benevolence Benevolence Travel Jewelry Case $19.99 at Amazon
$24.99 Save $5   Get Deal Best Christmas gifts for men under $25: Jack Black beard conditioner Credit: Jack Black

In another life, our bearded tech editor was a grooming editor. And having tested countless beard oils, washes, balms, butters, and conditioners, he says this Jack Black product is the only one you really need. (No, not that Jack Black, unfortunately.) This leave-in beard conditioner isn't as messy as a beard oil, but it has the same effect. Most importantly, it doesn't have an overpowering fragrance. Plus, if you still need some stocking stuffer ideas for men, it's perfectly sized for Christmas stockings.

Opens in a new window Credit: Jack Black Jack Black Leave-In Beard Conditioner $22 at Amazon
  Get Deal Best Christmas gifts for teens: Camp Snap digital cameras Credit: Camp Snap

Haven't you heard? The cool teens are falling in love with old tech like iPods and point-and-shoot digital cameras. Instead of buying some old tech off eBay, check out Camp Snap, one of the Mashable Shopping team's favorite finds of the year. These screen-free digital cameras let you stay in the moment while creating memories, while still being able to upload your photos and videos to Instagram, of course.

Opens in a new window Credit: Camp Snap Camp Snap Screen-Free Digital Camera $65 at Huckberry
  Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Camp Snap Camp Snap CS-8 Digital Video Camera $199 at Huckberry
  Get Deal Igloo KoolTunes Bluetooth Cooler Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

It's a cooler. It's a Bluetooth speaker. It's both! We love this highly giftable item for its retro design and exceptionally good sound quality. Mashable's Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel owns this herself, saying, "I'm obsessed with it. I think it should go on every gift guide." Read the full review of the Igloo KoolTunes Bluetooth Cooler.

Igloo KoolTunes Bluetooth Cooler $149.99 at Igloo
  Shop Now at Igloo Shop Now at Amazon Octobuddy Suction Phone Mount Credit: Octobuddy

This is more of a stocking stuffer, but it's a great one for wannabe influencers or anyone who's dreamed of going viral. Recommended by Mashable Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel, Octobuddy is simply a silicone phone case with a series of suction cups on the back. TikTok-obsessed teens will especially appreciate the simple design that makes filming GRWM videos way easier — we frequently see the Octobuddy mentioned in our In My Bag series.

Octobuddy Suction Phone Mount $14.99 at Amazon
  Shop Now at Amazon Loop Earplugs Credit: Loop

Multiple editors and writers on Mashable swear by these noise reduction earplugs, saying they've worn them to concerts, while traveling, and more as a way to cut back on excess sound without missing out on what's going on. One of our senior shopping reporters even brought them to the Beyoncé Cowboy Carter tour — the ultimate test. The best Loop earplugs a great stocking stuffer, well-priced, and come in a range of styles and colors.

Loop Earplugs $27.96 at Amazon
$34.95 Save $6.99   Shop Now at Amazon Shop Now at Amazon Shop Now at Amazon Mesa Gas Grill Credit: Mesa

One of the more frustrating parts of cooking on a grill is that it's hard to know what's going on in there without lifting the cover. Of course, doing so lets out heat and can slow down cooking times. Enter the Monument Mesa Grill, which has a clear viewing window built into the top. Werth says that both his father-in-law and uncle are obsessed with it. So, if you're searching for the best Christmas gifts for men, dads, or any pitmasters in the family, this will make you a Christmas hero.

Opens in a new window Credit: Mesa Mesa Gas Grill with Clear View Lid $499 at Home Depot
  Shop Now Brooklinen Super-Plush Towels Credit: Brooklinen

There is something so luxurious about a brand-new set of bath towels that all match and feel wonderful. It's like a warm hug each time you get out of the shower. The ones from Brooklinen are particularly loved by our staff — our tech editor says, "I firmly believe that Brooklinen's Super-Plush towels are the best towels in the world, period. They're insanely fluffy yet dry faster than you expect."

Opens in a new window Credit: Brooklinen Brooklinen Super-Plush Towels   Shop Now A waterproof Bluetooth speaker Credit: Ultimate Ears

Portable Bluetooth speakers are a crowd-pleasing gift that will be appreciated by pretty much everyone. Whether you're shopping for teenagers, parents, siblings, or friends, who couldn't use a good portable Bluetooth speaker? The latest Wonderboom speaker from Ultimate Ears offers big sound in a small package, and it's fully waterproof.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ultimate Ears Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 Speaker $59.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal Loftie Alarm Clock Credit: Bethany Allard / Mashable

What's old is new again with the famous Loftie smart alarm clock, which our staff loves for allowing them to ditch the screens while in bed. Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard owns this and says it's "a very pleasant alarm clock to wake up to." It's customizable, with nice-sounding alarm options and a built-in night light.

Loftie Alarm Clock $169.99 at Amazon
  Shop Now at Amazon Ninja Luxe Café Credit: Ninja

After testing Ninja appliances for weeks, this is the one that Shopping Reporter Sam Mangino has made her own. The 3-in-1 machine can tackle espresso, drip coffee, and cold brew, and even has a built-in bean grinder. Mangino says she really loved this one because it "streamlines the process and cuts down on the learning curve." See how the Ninja Luxe Café fared on our list of the best Ninja appliances.

Ninja Luxe Café Espresso Machine $499 at Amazon
$599.99 Save $100.99   Shop Now at Amazon Owala FreeSip Water Bottle Credit: Owala

Hydro Flask had her moment. We have now entered the Owala era. Almost everyone on Mashable's Shopping team has the Owala FreeSip, which reporter Sam Mangino dubbed the "best water bottle ever." The 24-ounce insulated stainless steel bottle is designed to accommodate both sipping (via straw) and good, ol' fashioned gulp when tipped back. For college students, athletes, teenagers, or anyone who drinks water, we think a colorful Owala is one of the best Christmas gift ideas of the year.

Owala FreeSip $29.99 at Amazon
  Shop Now at Amazon DJI Mic Mini Credit: Bethany Allard / Mashable

Searching for Christmas gift ideas for creators (or aspiring creators)? Then look to DJI for ideas. The company is best known for its drones, but don't sleep on DJI cameras and microphones either.

DJI's famous wireless microphones have a cult following among TikTokers, and they're a personal favorite of our own reporters. This super small and ultralight wireless microphone would make a great Christmas gift for the creator, aspiring filmmaker, and podcast host in the family. Compatible with both iPhones and Androids (plus a host of cameras), these are the exact microphones that the Mashable social team used at VidCon. Highly recommend.

DJI Mic Mini $108.50 at Amazon
$169 Save $60.50   Shop Now at Amazon John Boos & Co. Cutting Board Credit: John Boos & Co.

"I love it so much," says Shopping Reporter Sam Mangino, who owns this cult-favorite maple cutting board. Made in the USA, each cutting board is a thing of beauty. It's no wonder Mangino keeps hers out on the counter at all times, as if it was a piece of artwork — because it is.

John Boos RA-Board Series Rectangular Wooden Maple Cutting Board 18”x12” – 2.25” Thick, 13-lb Reversible Butcher Block with Edge-Grain & Finger Grips – Made in the USA $133.95 at Amazon
  Shop Now at Amazon Tinned Fish Gift Set from Fishwife Credit: Fishwife

Tinned fish is one of the ultimate love-it-or-hate-it trends. But for the right person — the kind of person who could live off charcuterie — this gift slaps. The Fishwife Starter Pack has popular tinned seafood staples like sardines, smoked salmon, smoked Mackerel with chili, tuna with Spanish lemon, and more.

Opens in a new window Credit: Fishwife The Starter Pack by Fishwife $70.40 at Fishwife
$88 Save $17.60   Get Deal Mario Kart Legos Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

These Mario Kart Legos, which actually fire turtle shells, can be built quickly and are relatively cheap (compared to other Lego sets). They're also just super fun to play with, as Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth recently discovered during a playdate with his nieces and nephews. The "turtle shell-firing mechanism" provides endless fun, no matter your age, just like the video game franchise itself.

Mario Kart Legos $23.49 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $11.50   Shop Now at Amazon Kobo Libra Colour Credit: Kobo

Our staff loved the Kobo Libra Colour during testing, saying that it makes a really great alternative to the Amazon suite of products. The e-reader allows you to interact with the text and highlight passages in color (thus the name), making things like comic books and graphic novels a bit more enjoyable. Our reviewer said the ergonomics of the color e-reader are particularly good too, especially if you like to read in bed.

Kobo Libra Colour $199.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $50   Shop Now at Amazon Shop Now at Amazon Shop Now at Kobo Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Credit: RJ Andersen / Mashable

We spend a lot of time testing headphones and earbuds, and we have no shortage of recommendations when it comes to this great stocking stuffer. Our staff swears by these Bose Ultra Open earbuds, saying they're really great for working out or going on walks while remaining aware of the world around you. Read more about the best open earbuds.

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds $299 at Amazon
  Shop Now at Amazon Solawave Wand Credit: RJ Andersen / Mashable

We're obsessed with this skincare wand, and after vigorous testing, have deemed it to be a Mashable Choice award winner. Our staff says that as far as beauty tools go, it's a great introduction to tech-powered skincare. It's not as effective as a red light mask and you have to be more diligent with the wand, but it will deliver that same experience at a fraction of the price. For all these reasons, we think it's one of the best Christmas gifts for women and teens in 2025.

Opens in a new window Credit: Solawave Solawave skincare wand $189 at Amazon
  Shop Now Piecework Puzzles Credit: Piecework

If you only gift one puzzle this year, let it be one of these. "I'm a huge puzzle nerd, and I adore Piecework puzzles," says Deputy Shopping Editor Miller Kern. "All of the designs are super cute, and I have considered framing the ones I have." Others on the team agree. We love these puzzles for their bright photography and extra-thick pieces, which top out at 1,000.

Piecework Puzzles $40 at Amazon
  Shop Now at Amazon KitchenAid Mixer Credit: KitchenAid

This countertop icon is a workhorse for at-home bakers and cooks. We're obsessed. I have one, and love that it takes the muscle out of things like mixing, whisking, and kneading. One of the best parts about owning a KitchenAid Mixer? All the attachments, allowing you to utilize that powerful little motor in new ways, like grinding meat and making pasta. There's a reason why it landed on our list of the best products you'll buy once and own for life.

KitchenAid Mixer $349.95 at Amazon
$499.99 Save $150.04   Shop Now at Amazon Shop Now at Walmart Canon Ivy 2 Mini Printer Credit: Canon

Deputy Shopping Editor Miller Kern owns this and loves it, and after hearing her rave about it, it's now on the top of my very own Christmas wishlist. The portable printer works with any compatible iOS and Android device, allowing you to print photos on demand directly from your smartphone. The best part is the sticky photo paper, making this a great Christmas gift for anyone who likes to journal or scrapbook.

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  Shop Now Rolling Garden Stool Credit: Pure Garden

Don't tell our moms, but at least one of them will be getting this for Christmas: a rolling garden cart with storage inside and a seat, so she can bop along weeding her garden without bending over so much. I feel pretty confident that she's gonna love it.

Rolling Garden Cart With Seat $39.95 at Amazon
  Shop Now at Amazon Personalized Family Member Sign Post Credit: Uncommon Goods

A member of our staff asserts that this is "probably the best gift I've ever given my mom." We can see why. For those with family members scattered all over the globe, this simple visual reminder of their whereabouts can make everyone feel just a little bit closer. Plus, personalized Christmas presents are always so thoughtful.

Opens in a new window Credit: Uncommon Goods Personalized Family Member Sign Post $200 at Uncommon Goods
  Shop Now Moonbuddy Meditation Device for Kids Credit: Moonbird

Anyone with kids knows that sleep can be hard to come by. We fell in love with this little gadget during testing, and now we're putting it at the top of our best Christmas gift ideas for kids. While Moonbird is designed for adults, Moonbuddy helps kids learn self-regulation, and it can be part of a calming bedtime routine and help ease stress. The secret is to have them match their breath to the handheld device.

Moonbuddy $99.99 at Amazon
  Shop Now at Amazon The Charger by Counterpart Credit: Counterpart

One of the year's best stocking stuffers, Counterpart's USB-C charger is made for anyone who juggles a lot of tech, likes to travel, or works remotely. The Charger "features a retractable cable that snakes up inside the device when it's not in use. That means no annoying cable cluttering up your desk, countertops, or bedroom. It's one of those ingenious product innovations that makes you wonder, 'Why aren't all chargers like this?'" Read our full review of The Charger.

Opens in a new window Credit: Counterpart The Charger $44 at Counterpart
  Shop Now Ninja Swirl Credit: Ninja

Our reporters maintain that the Ninja Swirl is "way more fun" than the more basic Creami, thanks in large part to the inclusion of a soft serve function. When Sam Mangino reviewed the Swirl, she loved it so much that she awarded it a coveted Mashable Choice, declaring, you'll "never have to leave the house for soft serve again." Read the full review of the Ninja Swirl.

Ninja Swirl $279.99 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $70   Shop Now at Amazon Shop Now at Ninja Kitchen Belkin Nintendo Switch 2 Charging Case Credit: Belkin

Our team loves this as an add-on to the popular Nintendo Switch 2, with one reporter calling it their favorite gaming accessory. The case makes it easier to take the Switch 2 on the road, since the hard shell exterior keeps it protected in the event of a drop. The best part, though, is being able to quickly charge the device anywhere you are. Read our full take on the Belkin Nintendo Switch 2 Charging Case.

Belkin Nintendo Switch 2 Case $139.98 at Amazon
  Shop Now at Amazon Big Rock City from The Magic Puzzle Company Credit: The Magic Puzzle Company

This puzzle brand was huge on TikTok this year, thanks in large part to the hidden Easter eggs and fun puzzle piece shapes. Each 1,000-piece puzzle comes with a secret envelope full of more pieces that you open once you've finished the puzzle. "It's a super fun concept and I have two, and bought one as a gift for my dad, who is also super into puzzles," says Kern.

Big Rock City from The Magic Puzzle Company $24.99 at Amazon
  Shop Now at Amazon Brightland Olive Oil Flight Credit: Brightland

Named one of Oprah's Favorite Things, we love these infused olive oils from Brightland for their yummy flavors and the aesthetically pleasing bottle designs. Specialty food items are such a great gift for people who love to cook, because it's the kind of thing they'll never splurge on for themselves (but secretly covet.) This set includes cold-pressed olive oils infused with chili, garlic, lemon, and basil.

Opens in a new window Credit: Brightland Brightland Olive Oil $150 at Brightland
  Shop Now Petlibro Polar automatic wet cat food feeder Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

Such a great smart home device for cat owners — and an incredible gift for the person who has a cat and also likes to take the occasional weekend getaway. The Petlibro Polar automatic wet cat food feeder keeps three days worth of wet food chilled and fresh, rotating its serving day on a set schedule. Shopping reporter and resident cat girlie Leah Stodart sang the praises of her Petlibro, writing that the "automatic wet cat food feeder is so comforting when I'm gone overnight." It's truly the gift that keeps on giving.

Petlibro Polar $99 at Amazon
$108.79 Save $9.79   Shop Now at Amazon Rain Drum Credit: MENGBEI

We test (and love) all the latest gadgets and tech products, but sometimes it's nice to take a step back from all of that and tune into nature. This steel drum sits in the garden and plays a series of 11 notes each time it's hit with rain. (Pro tip: You could also bring it into the shower.) It's soothing, it's unique, and it makes for a great Christmas gift.

Steel Tongue Rain Drum $24.99 at Amazon
  Shop Now at Amazon Apple Watch Series 11 Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable

Apple always releases new products in the fall, and they always dominate guides to the best Christmas gifts of the year. This year, we're recommending the upgraded Apple Watch Series 11, which offers critical improvements to the battery life.

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  Get Deal A Lego lunch box Credit: Lego

Sometimes, the simplest gifts are also the best gifts. If you have a Lego lover in your life, whether they're six or 36, liven up their lunchtime with this unironically cool Lego lunch box.

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$28 Save $11.22   Get Deal The Life of a Showgirl on vinyl Credit: Taylor Swift

We're guessing you have at least one Swiftie on your holiday shopping list. So, don't overthink it: Get them something to add to their Taylor Swift shrine. While we've selected The Life of a Showgirl vinyl record, you can also buy one of the many other formats or albums. What does Swift love more than her new fiancé? Merchandise. Lots and lots of merchandise.

Opens in a new window Credit: Taylor Swift The Life of a Showgirl [Sweat & Vanilla Perfume Orange Glitter Vinyl edition] $36.98 at Amazon
  Shop Now DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Gimbal Stabilizer Credit: DJI / Amazon

Creators, TikTokkers, and aspiring influencers will adore unwrapping this gimbal stabilizer on Christmas morning. Our tech editor calls it "the best gimbal I've tested so far." This high praise is due to the gimbal's ease of use, stability, and 10-hour battery life.

DJI Osmo Mobile 7P Gimbal Stabilizer $189.99 at Amazon
$200 Save $10.01   Shop Now at Amazon Shop Now at Amazon Anker Solix C1000 Portable Power Station Credit: Lauren Allain / Mashable

Do you have someone on your shopping list who loves to go camping, whether in the great outdoors or at music festivals? Or maybe Dad is famous for his tailgating events? Portable power stations are one of our favorite gift ideas, as they're both useful in an emergency but also incredibly practical for camping and other adventures. We named the Anker Solix C1000 power station a Mashable Choice product earlier this year, and it's a reasonably priced option that's great for holiday gift giving.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Solix C1000 Portable Power Station $527.99 at Amazon
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Still looking for more gift ideas? Check out even more of our favorite Christmas gifts to give in 2025:

• The best Christmas gifts you can buy at Amazon

• The best Christmas gifts for Dad

• The best Christmas gifts for Mom

• The best Christmas Gifts for Men

• The best Christmas Gifts for teenage girls

Legos are one of the classic Black Friday-Cyber Monday deals, and this year they've been selling quickly. We've seen sets sell out just hours after we've first written about them, and holiday shoppers are moving fast this year. With Cyber Monday technically now over, check out the best last-chance deals on Legos.

A quick look at the best Cyber Monday Lego deals still live: Best Amazon Lego deal Lego Icons Pac-Man Arcade 10323 $189.99 (save $80) Get Deal Best Target Lego deal Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector’s Set 66809 $41.99 (save $18) Get Deal Best holiday-themed Lego deal Lego Christmas Table Decoration 40743 $23.99 (save $16) Get Deal Best Lego Advent calendar deal Lego Disney Frozen Advent Calendar 43273 $24 (save $20.99) Get Deal

Black Friday and Cyber Monday always deliver great deals on toys, and discounted Legos are an absolutely crucial building block of Cyber Week toy deals. In 2025, we saw a super-strong wave of Black Friday Lego deals, many of which carried over into Cyber Monday. We're bummed about the handful of deals on super popular sets that have disappeared, but are simultaneously psyched about the handful of new Lego deals that are still live post-Cyber Monday.

Of all the Lego deals we've seen over the past few days, our favorites include coveted Lego Star Wars (including sets retiring soon), Disney Lego sets, Lego Botanicals, and more, almost all at record-low pricing. If one catches your eye, grab it while it's still available.

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You might break a sweat trying to keep tabs on which retailers have which set — but that's where we come in. We've been keeping tabs on Cyber Monday Lego deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Walmart, Scheels, and the Lego website. Here's what's still live after Cyber Monday.

Best Amazon Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Pac-Man Arcade 10323 $189.99 at Amazon
$269.99 Save $80 Full price and backordered at Lego's website Get Deal Why we like it

Now that Stranger Things is finally back, it only feels appropriate that the Lego version of the Pac-Man arcade game is still at its record-low Black Friday price of less than $200. It's a best-seller on the Lego website, but is still at its full $269.99 at the Lego website and backordered for 60 days over there — so all nostalgic video game lovers should grab this Lego deal at Amazon before it inevitably disappears.

More Amazon Lego deals Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars: Millennium Falcon 'A New Hope' 25th Anniversary 75347 $67.97 at Amazon
$84.99 Save $17.02   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Creator 3 in 1 Typewriter with Flowers 31169 $23.95 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $6.04   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Ideas Tuxedo Cat Building Sets for Adults 21349 $80.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $19   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Boutique Hotel 10297 $203 at Amazon
$229.99 Save $26.99   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House 43217 $37.70 at Amazon
$59.99 Save $22.29   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Icons Dried Flower Centerpiece 10314 $35.96 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $14.03   Get Deal Best Target Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Evergreen Collector's Set 66809 $41.99 at Target
$59.99 Save $18   Get Deal Why we like it

This cute Target-exclusive Lego Botanicals duo is $6 cheaper than when we first saw it on sale on Nov. 18. Now, you'll get both the Lego Mini Orchid and the Lego Lucky Bamboo sets together for $41.99 (a 30% discount). They'd make a relaxing office or windowsill decoration for any plant lover.

Target's official Black Friday sale started on Nov. 23, and with it came several new Lego deals we hadn't seen the week prior. A few of our favorite early Black Friday Lego deals at Target sold out quickly, so if you see a must-have still on sale for Cyber Monday, this may be your last chance to grab it!

More Target Lego deals

• Lego Botanicals Happy Plants 10349 — $18.39 $19.99 (save $1.60)

• Lego Creator 3-in-1 Unicorn Castle 31175 — $35.99 $44.99 (save $9)

• Lego Harry Potter Chomping Monster Book of Monsters 76449 — $47.99 $59.99 (save $12)

• Lego Star Wars: The Clone Wars V-19 Torrent Starfighter 75432 — $51.99 $64.99 (save $13)

• Lego Bluey: Bluey’s Family House — $55.99 $69.99 (save $14)

• Lego Sonic the Hedgehog Shadow the Hedgehog Gaming Gift and Sonic Playset 77000 — $63.99 $79.99 (save $16)

Best Walmart Lego deals

• Lego Friends Explore Outdoors 66806 — $25 $44.98 (save $19.98)

• Lego Botanicals Artificial Wildflower Bouquet 10313 — $47.95 $59.99 (save $12.04)

• Lego Santa's Sleigh 40499 — $25 $42.95 (save $19.75)

• Lego Wicked Elphaba’s Retreat 75687 — $23.79 $27.99 (save $4.20)

Best Lego direct deals

• Lego Christmas Ceramic Mug — $11.99 $14.99 (save $3)

• Wednesday and Enid — $11.99 $19.99 (save $8)

• Lego Travel Moments — $89.99 $149.99 (save $60)

• Lego Dreamzzz Castle Nocturnia — $139.99 $199.99 (save $60)

Best Best Buy Lego deals

• Lego Star Wars: Paz Vizsla and Moff Gideon Battle Mandalorian 75386 — $23.99 $39.99 (save $16)

• Lego Wednesday Addams Figure 76780 — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

• Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table — $53.99 $89.99 (save $36)

• Lego DREAMZzz Castle Nocturnia Building Toy 71486 — $119.99 $199.99 (save $80)

• Lego Animal Crossing Nook’s Cranny & Rosie´s House Video Game Toy 77050 — $54.99 $74.99 (save $20)

Scheel's Lego deals

• Lego Star Wars Boarding The Tantive IV — $38.49 $54.99 (save $16.50)

• Lego Ninjago Kai's Ninja Climber Mech 71812 — $48.99 $69.99 (save $21)

• Lego Disney Cinderella's Castle & Horse Carriage 43275 — $51.99 $79.99 (save $28)

• Lego Star Wars: Mos Espa Podrace Diorama 75380 — $63.99 $79.99 (save $16)

• Lego Art LOVE Sculpture 31214 — $63.99 $79.99 (save $16)

• Lego Star Wars: Skeleton Crew The Onyx Cinder — $111.99 $139.99 (save $28)

Since Android Jelly Bean in 2012, Google has released one major version update each year. That’s changing with Android 16, as the company is shifting away from a single, massive annual release to more frequent feature rollouts. The most recent Android 16 release starts today.

When you look at the huge world of software development that's always changing, choosing a code editor is probably the most personal and important choice a developer makes. VS Code is a great place to start, but it has so many limitations and issues with privacy that you may end up looking for alternatives.

SHOP NOW: As of Dec. 2, Kobo has officially launched the Kobo Remote, built to work with any Kobo e-reader. Grab one now alongside the still discounted Kobo Libra Colour and save $30 and your coziest reading set-up yet.

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It's finally here: a built-in remote for your e-reader. Your Kobo e-reader that is.

In early October, Kobo, the maker of our favorite e-readers including the Clara Colour and Libra Colour, announced that it was launching a remote, compatible with all of its e-readers. The new remote's launch date was pushed back from Nov. 4 to Dec. 2, and now it's finally here.

The Kobo Remote pairs with Kobo e-readers via Bluetooth, allowing users to turn the page with the remote rather than on the e-reader. It has an ergonomic design so your head doesn't get stuck in an uncomfortable cramp during your reading marathon. The remote retails for $29.99 and comes in either black or white.

This accessory comes with the rising popularity of remote page turners on TikTok. Kobo even beat e-reader giant Amazon to the punch, as there's no native remote sold for Kindles. The most popular options are two piece remotes that require a piece that clips onto e-readers and taps the screen. The Kobo Remote is a single piece, leaving your screen totally unobstructed.

The Kobo Remote is available at just the right time. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the Kobo Libra Colour, our favorite color e-reader, is still on sale. You can grab the color e-reader that comes with coveted page-turning buttons for just $199.99, saving you $30. Those $30 you're saving can go straight toward the remote, so you're basically getting it for free.

Shop the Kobo Remote and the discounted Kobo Libra Colour at Kobo now.

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  Shop Now Opens in a new window Credit: Kobo Kobo Libra Colour $199.99 at Amazon
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The Zig Programming Language is officially quitting GitHub and moving its main repository over to Codeberg. The reasoning is a collapse in engineering quality and an aggressive push toward artificial intelligence tools. It is the most direct shot at Copilot from a developer I've seen in some time.

AI developer Anthropic is honoring this Giving Tuesday with new trainings and features for its popular chatbot, Claude, that are specifically designed for the needs of nonprofits.

The Claude for Nonprofits package provides nonprofit organizations with discounted Claude access (up to 75 percent off); integrations with nonprofit tools like Blackbaud, Candid, and Benevity; as well as free use case guides and an AI Fluency for Nonprofits training course for AI beginners.

The company explains that its upgraded Claude Sonnet 4.5, and advanced coding model, is also trained for grant writing and program analysis. It's safety-forward Haiku 4.5, meanwhile, speeds up processing at reduced costs. Both are available to Claude for Nonprofits users. Claude can also connect to Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Asana, Slack, and Box.

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AI adoption across the nonprofit sector has been scattered, due in part to continued skepticism about the safety, privacy, and reliability of generative AI —and of the very nature of the sector's work. Many organizations are hard pressed to devote resources and time to the kind of training and infrastructure needed to ethically integrate the technology amid threatened funding streams, while others see its use as antithetical to their mission. Still, recent data shows widespread interest, but preparedness is low and adoption is slow. Of the AI developers and tech funders that have tried, few have been able to fully fill those gaps.

Claude for Nonprofits is thus built to support a nonprofit's tech infrastructure needs. "Nonprofits tackle some of society’s most difficult problems, often with limited resources," wrote Anthropic. "From our partners, we know AI helps most when it fits into existing workflows, upholds the privacy their communities expect, and is affordable." The developer has also partnered with nonprofit consulting organizations to provide tailored support to organizations.

According to Anthropic, Claude is already used by organizations like the International Rescue Committee (IRC), the YMCA, and the Epilepsy Foundation — the IRC also recently announced its own, in-house chatbot designed specifically to provide emergency assistance and support to refugee populations in the U.S. Claude for Nonprofits will be piloted among a cohort of 60 organizations who receive grants from funders like the Constellation Fund, Robin Hood, and Tipping Point Community.