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

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 11:29

Black Friday is fast approaching, and there's nothing you can do to stop it. Major retailers already dropping their Black Friday ads and early-access deals, so it's time to check out everything that's on offer, make a list of your top priorities, investigate price history, and hope for the best.

Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and a bunch of other popular retailers have already announced their Black Friday plans. The Target early Black Friday sale runs from Nov. 6-8, three weeks before the main event. Want to make the most out of Target's Black Friday campaign? We've checked out the pre-Black Friday ad to provide you with a snapshot of what's on offer from the big-box retailer.

SEE ALSO: 60+ of the absolute best stocking stuffers for 2025

The great news for shoppers is that Target’s three-day early Black Friday sale is offering a large portion of deals at 40% off or more. And that includes popular categories like gifts and holiday décor, toys including Lego, clothing, and kitchen essentials. We're seeing great deals on some of the best Ninja appliances, cordless vacuums, and headphones. Some of these will make great holiday gifts while others are a gift to get you through holiday travel, like noise-cancelling headphones.

Keep in mind some of these deals are exclusive to Target Circle members but don't fret because it's free to to sign up.

Here are some of the best Target deals you can shop on sale between Nov. 6-8:

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

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 11:29

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.

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2025 Black Friday ads: Best deals from Walmart, Amazon, Target, Best Buy, Kohls, Home Depot, and more

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 11:29

Black Friday is officially a couple of weeks away, but the reality is that it's already here in a big way. You can find discounts on hot products like MacBooks, AirPods, Lego, Pokémon, and so much more. It's the single best time of the year to secure a deal, with heavy discounts on offer from all the leading retailers.

The biggest retailers are always looking to get ahead of the competition by launching early-access deals, with savings-packed Black Friday ads that include a snapshot of what shoppers can expect. We recommend that savvy shoppers take some time to check out everything that's showcased in these ads, but if that sounds like far too much work, we can help you out.

SEE ALSO: Gaming deals are going strong ahead of Black Friday 2024

We've checked out all the best deals from the Black Friday ads of leading retailers. We're talking about the likes of Best Buy, Walmart, Home Depot, and Target. Amazon doesn't release a traditional Black Friday ad, but we've still gone ahead and pulled the best deals that you can already shop. Aren't we helpful.

These are the best Black Friday deals from Black Friday ads that you can already buy online.

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Mashable will send the best Black Friday deals directly to your phone — how it works

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 11:24
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I spend a lot of time trawling through the depths of the online world to find deals that are genuinely worth your time and money. And no, I'm not talking about those heavily discounted products that have actually been stuck at that "low price" for months. I'm talking about limited-time discounts on the products that I'd actually recommend to a friend.

That's the aim of the game for Mashable's team of shopping experts. We're constantly scanning leading retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy to bring you new opportunities to save your precious cash. But we're not satisfied with the current state of affairs. We don't want you to miss a thing, and that's why we landed on the Mashable Deals text group.

Become a subscriber of the Mashable Deals text group and I'll send you the very best deals directly to your phone. You don't need to pay anything to get access to these deals. Simply sign up above and you'll be the first to know about huge savings on MacBooks, limited-time discounts on AirPods, price cuts on items under $50, and all of those other deals that drop around Black Friday and beyond.

I'll send a Deal of the Day most days. During major shopping events like Prime Day and Black Friday, we may bump this up to a couple of sends per day. But that's only if we come across multiple offers that are truly worth the send. If we track down a bunch of impressively low prices during a busy shopping event, we'll drop those in a single text.

We're not going to spam you. The daily deals that we send to the Mashable Deals text group will have been researched and assessed by the team with the same level of care that we dedicate to the rest of our shopping content.

Signing up for the Mashable Deals text group is quick and easy. It's totally safe and free, and you can opt out anytime you like. I hope you give it a try.

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Pluribus episode 3: Can you actually stay at that ice hotel?

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 11:18

Vince Gilligan's Pluribus is a show that raises many ethical dilemmas — but in episode 3, there’s a question that’s far easier to answer.

Can you actually stay at that cool ice hotel?

We've done some digging to find out.

What happens with the ice hotel in Pluribus episode 3? Credit: Apple TV

Episode 3 of the Apple TV series opens with a flashback to around seven years before the virus spreads across Earth. Celebrating the launch of a new book in The Winds of Wycaro series, author Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn) and her partner Helen (Miriam Shor) arrive for their stay at an ice hotel in Norway. Their guide, Bjorn, tells them the hotel was built using 300 tons of ice and over 10,000 tons of snow. He says it melts every summer and is rebuilt every year. Their room, which is a few degrees below zero and features an ice bed, is filled with sculptures and a window that gives the perfect view of the Northern Lights.

SEE ALSO: Carol's books in 'Pluribus' aren't real, but I need them to be

Helen loves it, while Carol is clearly a bit less keen — but if you wanted to, could you actually go and stay there yourself?

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The first point to make is that the ice hotel in Pluribus isn't actually named in the episode — because it's not a real hotel.

In the show, we learn the fictional hotel is in Norway and the room was sculpted by a winner of the Harbin Ice Sculpting Competition (which is real, even if the sculptor themself isn't). "Do we absolutely have to go to every wacky place Rick Steves recommends?" asks Carol at one point, referring to the American travel writer — but a quick search doesn't seem to bring up any specific recommendations from Steves.

The hotel in Pluribus was actually designed by production designer Denise Pizzini, who told Apple TV's official Pluribus podcast the set was made out of plastics and styrofoam, carved by sculptors.

"These ice hotels are seasonal, so they have different artists that come in and design these hotels. So we took that role on. It's like, well, if we were asked to design an ice hotel, what would we do?" she said.

"The way it read, [Carol and Helen] had to walk down a hall, so we had to have other hotel rooms. Our room was in the round, and it had to have a big skylight so they could see the Northern Lights. So we did a lot of research, first, with different plastics and stuff that would look like ice, because, again, we didn't want it to look like a set. We ended up getting these plastic cubes from Germany that looked the best.

"Then we hired some sculptors to come in, and our theme for that particular room, I thought having waves and Japanese koi would be kind of interesting, because it was round and the movement of the waves, and these guys, they sculpted it so beautifully."

So while you can't stay where Carol and Helen do in the show, you can definitely go and stay somewhere pretty close to that. Ice hotels in Norway do exist. Of these, the Sorrisniva Igloo Hotel — the country's northernmost igloo hotel — seems like a fairly close match, given it's also filled with ice sculptures and also melts away each Spring.

Pluribus is streaming on Apple TV, with a new episode every Friday.

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IT: Welcome to Derry mid-season trailer teases a key event in the book

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 11:01

We're halfway through IT: Welcome to Derry, and the second half of the season looks more clown-filled than ever.

In the footage above we see Dick Hallorann struggling with his visions, plenty more of Pennywise, and a shot of a burning building that looks like it may well be the fire at the Black Spot that takes place in the novels. This is one of several horrifying events that Mike Hanlon writes about in his history of Derry, upon which the show is based — it's also an event that marks the end of the creature's cycle.

IT: Welcome to Derry airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

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Apple’s M3 chip gives this MacBook Air refurb a major speed boost, now 29% off

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 11:00

TL;DR: Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Air M3 delivers lightning-fast speed and all-day battery life for $779.99 refurbished.

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The 2024 MacBook Air M3 is Apple’s way of saying “less really is more.” Whether you’re editing videos, running a dozen tabs, or just binge-watching your favorite shows, this thing barely breaks a sweat. And right now, you can grab the refurbished 13-inch model for $779.99 (reg. $1,099).

So what exactly does this machine offer?

  • Opens apps and files in a blink, thanks to the supercharged M3 chip

  • Colors and clarity that pop on the 13-inch Liquid Retina display

  • Keeps up with your longest days on an 18-hour battery

  • Connects fast with Wi-Fi 6E so you can stream, share, download instantly

  • Whisper-quiet cooling for all the power without the fan noise

  • Touch ID unlocks your Mac with a tap, no password drama

  • Built tough but impossibly light — toss it in your bag and go

  • Refurbished to near-mint condition, so it looks as good as it runs

This refurbished 2024 13-inch Apple MacBook Air M3 is proof you don’t need bulk for brilliance. Get yours now for $779.99 (reg. $1,099) while supplies last.

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Build your dream website with We.inc — no code or monthly fees

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 11:00

TL;DR: Get lifetime access to We.inc’s Unlimited Website Builder Plan for $149.99 (reg. $1,899) — an all-in-one, no-code platform for building websites, running AI chatbots, automating marketing, and managing everything from a single dashboard.

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A great website isn’t just nice to have — it’s essential for most these days. Whether you’re leading a business, building client relationships, or expanding your personal brand, your online presence should reflect the same effort and energy you put into your work.

And We.inc can help you do that.

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With lifetime access to the We.inc Unlimited Website Builder Plan for just $149.99 (MSRP $1,899), you can build, host, and automate your digital presence without touching a single line of code.

The platform brings together everything you need to launch and manage your online business — website creation, AI chatbots, marketing automation, and social media scheduling — in one simple dashboard. Choose from 280+ beautiful templates and design your site exactly how you want it. Then, take things further with built-in tools that help your business grow. Automate your marketing flows, post across your social channels, and even let AI chatbots handle leads and customer engagement while you focus on the big picture.

We.inc also integrates seamlessly with tools you’re already using, like LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Instagram, and Telegram, so your entire online ecosystem stays connected. And because it’s a lifetime plan, you’ll never worry about monthly bills or expiring subscriptions. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get serious about your online presence, this is it.

With We.inc, you can launch a professional website that runs efficiently and helps your brand thrive. Get lifetime access to the We.inc Unlimited Website Builder Plan for just $149.99 (reg. $1,899).

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The JBL Tune Buds are heavily discounted ahead of Black Friday — save $60 with the best-ever price on Amazon

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 10:30

SAVE $60: As of Nov. 17, the JBL Tune Buds are on sale for $39.95 at Amazon. That's a 60% discount on the list price.

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It's the season for great deals and discounts, and even though Black Friday is still a couple of weeks away, many retailers are bringing out great offers a little early. And one early deal that has caught our eye is on the JBL Tune Buds, currently at their best-ever price at Amazon. As of Nov. 17, these earbuds are priced at just $39.95. That's over half off, and a saving of $60 on list price.

They come in three colors (all available at the reduced price), so take your pick from black, blue, and white. For a price this low, you might not think you're getting all that much. But you'd be wrong to think that, very wrong.

SEE ALSO: We tested every pair of Bose headphones and earbuds. We found 5 we love, and 1 to buy on sale.

These earbuds use 10mm drivers to deliver JBL’s Pure Bass sound, so you get a deeper, more intense sound. They also benefit from active noise cancelling, with different modes with varying levels of sound blocking. Switch to Ambient Aware if you want to stay aware of what’s happening around you, or use TalkThru for quick conversations without having to take the buds out.

And it's not just the audio that's great, calls and voice notes stay clear thanks to the four-microphone setup. The VoiceAware feature also lets you tweak how much of your own voice you hear while talking. For battery life, enjoy up to 48 hours in total, or 40 hours if you keep noise cancelling on. When you're running low, just give them a quick 15-minute charge to get four hours of listening. Perfect for when you're heading out the door.

Get this JBL earbuds deal from Amazon now.

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This like-new Kindle Paperwhite is at its lowest-ever price ahead of Black Friday

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 10:19

SAVE $37: As of Nov. 17, the Kindle Paperwhite (refurbished) is on sale for $106.99 at Amazon. That's a saving of 26% on the list price.

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Amazon's Black Friday event officially kicks off on Nov. 20, but there's already some deals trickling in. And if you're trying to rush through your yearly reading challenge, maybe this Kindle Paperwhite deal will give you the motivation you need. As of Nov. 17, you can get a refurbished Kindle Paperwhite at Amazon for just $106.99. This is the best-ever price for this model, and a saving of $37 on list price.

This model is refurbished to a "like new" standard. This just means that it has been tested and certified to look and work like a new device, and it still comes with the same limited warranty as a new device. It might come in a generic Amazon box as opposed to Kindle packaging, but otherwise it's as if it's a brand new device.

SEE ALSO: I test Kindles for a living. These are the only e-reader deals I'd recommend shopping early.

This is a really advanced Kindle, and Amazon's fastest in the range. You'll feel this most significantly during faster page turns. It has a seven-inch display and its ultra-thin, glare-free design makes it easy to read wherever you are, no matter the lighting. You can shift the screen tone from white to amber for comfortable reading in bright sun or at night, and it’s waterproof so you can use it by the pool or in the bath.

The battery life is seriously impressive, promising to last up to 12 weeks on a single USB-C charge. And with this device you'll also get access to a huge library of over 15 million titles, with the option to add Kindle Unlimited if you want even more choices.

Pick up this Kindle deal from Amazon now.

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How to watch the 2025-26 Ashes online for free

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 10:14

TL;DR: Live stream the 2025-26 Ashes series for free on 7plus. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Cricket fans have been treated to some truly special events this year. We've been dazzled by the Asia Cup, gripped by India's tour of England, and the ICC Champions Trophy produced some thrilling moments that we'll remember for a long time. But for now, it's time to forget all about that and focus on arguably the biggest contest on the stacked schedule: the 2025-26 Ashes series.

It really doesn't get much bigger than a five-Test showdown between bitter rivals England and Australia. England have not won a single Test in Australia since the 2010-11 series. They lost 5-0 in the 2013-14 series and then suffered back-to-back 4-0 defeats in 2017-18 and 2021-22. Can they turn things around and secure a rare win Down Under?

If you want to watch the 2025-26 Ashes series for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is The Ashes?

The Ashes is a Test cricket series contested biennially between England and Australia. There have been 73 Ashes series in total. Australia have won 34 and retained six times from draws. England have won 32 and retained once from a draw.

Australia are the holders of the Ashes after winning in 2021–22 and retaining after drawing in 2023.

When is the 2025-26 Ashes?

The 2025-26 Ashes series takes place in Australia between November 2025 and January 2026. The full schedule is as follows:

  • Test 1 (Optus Stadium) — Nov. 21-25

  • Test 2 (The Gabba) — Dec. 4-8

  • Test 3 (Adelaide Oval) — Dec. 17-21

  • Test 4 (MCG) — Dec. 26-30

  • Test 5 (SCG) — Jan. 4-8

The good news for fans is that every Test match is available to live stream without spending anything.

How to watch the 2025-26 Ashes for free

The 2025-26 Ashes series is available to live stream for free on 7plus.

7plus is geo-restricted to Australia, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can unblock 7plus from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the 2025-26 Ashes by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

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

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Australia

  4. Visit 7plus

  5. Watch the 2025-26 Ashes for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can live stream the 2025-26 Ashes series before recovering your investment. If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for 7plus?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on 7plus, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including Australia

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

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

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

Live stream the 2025-26 Ashes series for free with ExpressVPN.

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Apples next iPhone Air and iPhone 18 might launch in March 2027

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 09:06

Apple's next iPhone Air might launch in March 2027.

This is according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who claims the iPhone Air 2 (we're not sure about the name) will launch alongside the iPhone 18 and the iPhone 18e.

You read that right: The company's most mainstream device, the iPhone 18, will not launch in the fall either. But it could all be a part of Apple's plan.

A week ago The Information revealed that the iPhone Air's successor might be delayed into 2027 due to poor sales (the report also said the new device will have two rear cameras instead of one, a very welcome upgrade).

But Gurman says it was Apple's plan all along to split its iPhone launch schedule into two major periods: Spring and fall. Gurman says he expects this pattern to continue "for years to come," and that Apple will launch five to six new models every year. It's unclear whether this means Apple will have two major iPhone launch events annually; so far, the company launched its minor iPhones (the SE and e models) early in the year, but without much fanfare.

Gurman also revealed a few details about the upcoming iPhone Air. He says the biggest change will be a move to a 2-nanometer chip, which should bring a much-needed battery life upgrade. Interestingly, he's unsure about the second camera on the iPhone Air 2, calling the idea "strange."

SEE ALSO: Apple's Issey Miyake iPhone Sock launched today, but it's not as random as it sounds

The report also revealed a few details about Apple's much-rumored "anniversary" iPhone, which should launch in the fall of 2027. Gurman says it will likely have a curved, uninterrupted glass screen, with the selfie camera hidden underneath the display.

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Make Trust Measurable

Havard Management Tip of the Day - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 06:01

You know that trust is essential to good leadership—but do you have a reliable way to measure it? Instead of relying on gut instinct or vague proxies like engagement scores, you need to start measuring, tracking, and managing trust in your organization the same way you do other key metrics like financial performance or customer […]

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Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on November 17

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 06:00

Visibility is almost completely gone tonight, which can only mean one thing, we're close to the New Moon. Keep reading to see what, if anything, you can spot on the moon's surface tonight.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Monday, Nov. 17, the moon phase is Waning Crescent. This means 7% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

Unfortunately, to see anything on the moon tonight you'll need the assistance of a visual aid. With binoculars or a telescope, you should be able to make out the Grimaldi Basin.

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on Dec. 4.

What are moon phases?

Moon phases are all part of a 29.5-day lunar cycle, according to NASA. These phases describe how the moon appears from Earth as it orbits our planet. While we always see the same side of the moon, the amount of sunlight hitting it changes throughout its orbit. So, sometimes it looks full, sometimes half, and sometimes not there at all (aka, the New Moon). There are eight main moon phases, and they follow a repeating cycle:

The eight main moon phases are:

New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

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NYT Pips hints, answers for November 17, 2025

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 04:00

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.

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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 8, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 17 Pips

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally; 5-5, placed vertically.

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

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

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 0-1, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 17 Pips

Greater Than (2): Everything in the purple space must be greater than 2. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (2): Everything in the light blue space must be greater than 2. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this orange space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 4-1, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this dark blue space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally; 3-5, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (2): Everything in the green space must be greater than 2. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically; 1-5, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 17 Pips

Greater Than (2): Everything in the purple space must be greater than 2. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally.

Number (10): Everything in this red space must add to 10. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 4-6, placed horizontally.

Number (24): Everything in this space must add to 12. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally; 4-6, placed horizontally; 6-0, placed vertically; 6-1, placed vertically.

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

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

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

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

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

Number (5): Everything in this space must add to 5. The answer is 2-5, placed horizontally.

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

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

Not Equal: Everything in this space must be different. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically; 2-2, placed horizontally; 3-5, placed horizontally; 3-3, placed horizontally; 4-5, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed horizontally.

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

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 17, 2025

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 04:00

Today's Connections: Sports Edition isn't too bad if you're familiar with Midwest college towns.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, 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 the latest 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: Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. 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: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

  • Yellow: Playing around the world

  • Green: Hockey techniques

  • Blue: Midwestern towns

  • Purple: Roar

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

  • Yellow: Places on a Basketball Court

  • Green: Types of Hockey Shots

  • Blue: Big Ten Cities

  • Purple: Teams with Lion Nicknames

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: Sports Edition #420 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

  • Places on a Basketball Court - BASELINE, ELBOW, PAINT, WING

  • Types of Hockey Shots - BACKHAND, SLAP, SNAP, WRIST

  • Big Ten Cities - ANN ARBOR, BLOOMINGTON, EUGENE, SEATTLE

  • Teams with Lion Nicknames - COLUMBIA, DETROIT, ENGLAND, PENN STATE

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections 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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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

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IT: Welcome to Derry episode 4 ends with a throwback to the movies

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 04:00

There are so many Easter eggs and crossovers in IT: Welcome to Derry that it can sometimes be tricky to remember where you remember something from.

The end of episode 4 is a bit like that, giving us a final shot of a house that looks incredibly familiar.

But where do we know it from, and what's the significance? Let's unpack it.

SEE ALSO: 'IT: Welcome to Derry' episode 3 features a key piece of Stephen King's 'IT' that was left out of the movies How does episode 4 end?

Episode 4 gives us in insight into Pennywise's origin story, with Dick Hallorann (Chris Chalk) delving into the mind of local tribe member Taniel (Joshua Odjick) and learning the history of the monster that Native Americans in Derry refer to as "the Galloo."

"They found the cave and broke off shards of the ancient star the Galloo had arrived in," says Taniel. "A plan was formed — not to kill it, but to cage it. They would used the shards of its old bindings, the only thing the Galloo feared, to keep our people safe again. The children circled the western wood, which had been the monster's hunting ground for so long, and they buried 13 sacred shards deep into the earth. Over each stone they lit a fire to mark its place, a line the Galloo could not cross. Our people made a sacred promise to guard the pillars and keep their places secret so that the monster that's trapped inside could never break free."

At this point, Hallorann appears in young Taniel's memories to speak to him directly, asking him where the pillars — which the military believes they can use against the monster — can be found.

"Follow the tunnels under the old well, and you'll find the pillars," Taniel says. But it's not a well we see next; it's a house.

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The ramshackle house at the end of the episode looks familiar, and not just because an image of it shows up in IT: Welcome to Derry's opening credits. This is the well house, also known as the House on Neibolt Street, that appears in both the novel and Andy Muschietti's movies. It's a key location in the story, concealing a well that leads directly down into the sewers where the creature awaits.

Looks like we may be due a trip down memory lane in episode 5.

New episodes of IT: Welcome to Derry premiere Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

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Hurdle hints and answers for November 17, 2025

Mashable - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 04:00

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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To tease.

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TAUNT

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A large boar.

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YACHT

Hurdle Word 3 hint

To swell.

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BLOAT

Hurdle Word 4 hint

An Italian game.

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BOCCE

Final Hurdle hint

To speak.

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ORATE

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Here's how I turned a Raspberry Pi into an in-car media server

How-To Geek - Mon, 11/17/2025 - 00:08

Many of us have a large collection of physical media sitting around, be that CDs, vinyl records, or cassettes. Unfortunately, there isn't nearly as much to do with them as there used to be—you'd be hard-pressed to find a modern vehicle that runs CDs, much less cassettes.

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6 open-source Linux apps I'd use even if they weren't free

How-To Geek - Sun, 11/16/2025 - 23:30

Are you looking for really good open source software for your Linux computer? There are some applications that I use so much, I'd be first in line to pay if there was suddenly a price tag on it.

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