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Apple AirPods 4 have never been cheaper at Amazon — score these popular earbuds for $109.99 this Black Friday

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 15:36

SAVE OVER $60: Apple AirPods 4 are on sale for $109.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.

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$179 Save $69.01   Get Deal

Amazon has kicked off its Black Friday sale with a huge number of record-low deals, and we're not talking about big discounts on products you've never even heard of. We're talking about best-ever prices on the most popular products, like AirPods.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 are down to their best-ever price at Amazon, but that's not all: Apple AirPods 4 are on sale for $109.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the lowest-ever price for this model, so there really couldn't be a better time to shop.

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The only question we have at this early stage is whether or not we're going to see anything better. Usually, we would say that patience can be rewarded, but this really is a low price and stock on Apple has been known to drop over these busy shopping seasons. This price is better than we saw in the October Prime Day, so we would be surprised to see another dip.

Grab the Apple AirPods 4 at their best-ever price in the Amazon Black Friday sale. For more deals on AirPods, check out our breakdown of everything on offer over Black Friday.

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The best Black Friday Amazon device deals: Fire TVs and tablets at record lows

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 15:32
The best Black Friday Amazon device deals at a glance: Best Fire tablet deal Amazon Fire Max 11 (128GB) $189.99 at Amazon (save $90) Get Deal Best Fire TV deal Amazon 65-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV $894.99 at Amazon (save $195) Get Deal Best Fire TV Stick deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $21.99 (save $18) Get Deal Best Blink deal Blink Mini 2K+ $24.99 (save $25) Get Deal Best Echo deal Echo Pop $21.99 at Amazon (save $18) Get Deal Kindle Paperwhite $124.99 at Amazon (save $35) Get Deal

Amazon's Black Friday sale officially kicked off on Nov. 20, a full week ahead of Black Friday proper. But as you probably know at this point, the actual dates of the sale are blurred beyond recognition. Many deals, particularly on Amazon's own devices, were already live days before the event — and will likely stick around after all is said and done. Other than Prime Day, Black Friday season is the best time of year to score an Amazon device for cheap.

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Plenty of Fire tablets, Fire TVs, Fire TV Sticks, Blink security cameras, and Echos are already chilling at record-low prices. We're particularly impressed by the Fire TV deals, with some 2025 models up to $210 off. As usual, Kindle deals were slim to none ahead of the official event kick-off, but have now dropped with the sale's official start.

We're keeping track of all of the best Amazon device deals below and will continue to monitor anything new that pops up once the sale begins. For deals beyond Amazon devices, be sure to follow along with all of Mashable's coverage in our Black Friday hub.

Best Black Friday Fire tablet deal Amazon Fire Max 11 (64GB) $189.99 at Amazon
$279.99 Save $90   Get Deal at Amazon Get Deal at Best Buy Why we like it

Amazon's best iPad competitor and our favorite Fire tablet, the Fire Max 11, is down to $189.99 (for the version with double storage) at Amazon during its Black Friday sale — more than 30% in savings. As Mashable's reviewer noted, "The Amazon Fire Max 11 has a large, 11-inch display and is blazing fast, making it a good alternative to pricier tablets for streaming and games." It also features 8MP cameras that support 1080p video, an octa-core processor, WiFi 6 compatibility, and a 14-hour battery life. While it is a couple of years old, it's the newest generation of the tablet available. (The 64GB model is currently sold out after a popular 39% early Black Friday discount. We'll let you know when it returns.)

Read our full review of the Fire Max 11.

More Fire tablet deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 (32GB) $54.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $45.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 10 (32GB) $69.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $70.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire 7 Kids (16GB) $54.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $55.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro (32GB) $74.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $75.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids (32GB) $84.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $75.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids (32GB) $104.99 at Amazon
$189.99 Save $85.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro (32GB) $104.99 at Amazon
$189.99 Save $85.00   Get Deal Best Black Friday Amazon Fire TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 55-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV $694.99 at Amazon
$819.99 Save $125   Get Deal Why we like it

The newest and fanciest Fire TV in Amazon's lineup, the 2025 Omni Mini-LED Fire TV is loaded up with specs. It packs hands-free Alexa, Interactive Art Mode (similar to Samsung's The Frame), a 144Hz refresh rate, and Intelligent Picture technology, which can fine-tune the details of whatever you're watching. With a 4K QLED mini-LED display featuring Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, up to 1,400 nits of peak brightness, and 768 dimming zones, it's easily the best Fire TV picture quality to date. And now that the 55-inch model is down to only $694.99 — its lowest price on record — it's almost in budget-friendly territory.

More Fire TV deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick HD $17.99 at Amazon
$34.99 Save $17.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K $24.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $25.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max $39.78 at Amazon
$65.98 Save $26.20 with 2-year protection plan Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select $21.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $18.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Fire TV Cube $89.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $50.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 43-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV $249.99 at Amazon
$329.99 Save $80   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 50-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV $279.99 at Amazon
$469.99 Save $190   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 50-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV $329.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $70   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 55-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV $349.99 at Amazon
$499.99 Save $150   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 65-inch Omni 4K Fire TV $449.99 at Amazon
$669.99 Save $220   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 65-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV $894.99 at Amazon
$1,089.99 Save $195   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 75-inch Omni 4K Fire TV $569.99 at Amazon
$839.99 Save $270   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 75-inch Omni Mini LED QLED 4K Fire TV $1,289.99 at Amazon
$1,499.99 Save $210   Get Deal

For more Amazon Fire TV deals, check out our full list of Black Friday TV deals.

Best Black Friday Echo deals Amazon Echo Dot (5th gen) $31.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $18.00   Get Deal at Amazon Amazon Echo Pop (newest model) $21.99 at Best Buy
$39.99 Save $18.00   Get Deal at Best Buy Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Echo Pop Kids $21.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $28.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Echo Dot Kids $31.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $18.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Echo Show 5 Kids $54.99 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $45.00   Get Deal Echo Show 5 (newest model) $54.99 at Amazon
$89.99 Save $35.00   Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Echo Spot (newest model) $49.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $30.00   Get Deal Amazon Echo Show 15 (newest model) $254.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $45   Get Deal at Amazon Best Black Friday Kindle deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $124.99 at Amazon
$159.99 Save $35.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle $79.99 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $30   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Like-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $106.99 at Amazon
$143.99 Save $37.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Like-new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition $126.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $53.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Like-New Amazon Kindle Scribe $278.99
$404.99 Save $126   Get Deal

Check out our full curated list of Black Friday Kindle deals.

Best Black Friday Blink deals Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Blink Mini 2 $17.99 at Amazon
$39.99 Save $22.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Blink Mini 2K+ $24.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $25.00   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Blink Video Doorbell $29.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $40   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Blink Outdoor 4 $27.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $52   Get Deal
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Wow, Apple AirPods Pro 3 are down to a new record-low price for Black Friday — save over $20 at Amazon

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 15:21

SAVE OVER $20: Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $219.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $219.99 at Amazon
$249 Save $29.01   Get Deal

Amazon's Black Friday sale has started incredibly strongly. So strongly in fact that I'm starting to worry where we can go from here. We've already been treated to record-low prices across the board. Are the prices going to continue to fall? That seems unlikely. Will everything just stay the same throughout Cyber Week? I can't see that happening either.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $219.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.

Seeing best-ever prices on brand new AirPods is obviously great, but it has left me wondering how Amazon can possibly top this. Has Amazon just thrown all its cards on the table right away with a huge deal on the most popular earbuds? I should be happy to see this deal but it has left me puzzled.

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In Mashable's review of the AirPods Pro 3, Adam Doud said "The AirPods Pro 3 are a remarkable upgrade in functionality over their predecessors, with better battery life and ANC, as well as a new heart rate sensor. If you need a new set of AirPods, this is an easy buy." And at this new low price, it becomes an even easier decision.

Score the best-ever price on Apple AirPods Pro 3 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. For more deals on AirPods, check out our breakdown of everything on offer over Black Friday.

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Critical Role fans, heres your first look at The Mighty Nein Origins on WEBTOON

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 15:00

It's a great time to be a Critter. Critical Role's fourth campaign is in full swing, and their second animated series, The Mighty Nein, just premiered on Prime Video.

That's not the end of The Mighty Nein goodness, though! This Sunday, Nov. 23, WEBTOON will be launching Critical Role and Dark Horse's The Mighty Nein Origins graphic novels as a reformatted vertical scroll comic — and Mashable has your exclusive first look.

SEE ALSO: 'The Mighty Nein' review: Critical Role hits new highs with their darkest series yet

This prequel series delves deep into the pasts of the outcasts who will one day grow to be the heroic Mighty Nein. From Caleb Widogast's traumatic time at the Soltryce Academy to Mollymauk Tealeaf's first visit to the Fletching and Moondrop Traveling Carnival of Curiosities, there's tons to unpack in each story.

The first story to hit WEBTOON is that of everyone's favorite blue chaos agent, Jester Lavorre. As the daughter of the celebrated courtesan the Ruby of the Sea, Jester's childhood is anything but ordinary. Things get even stranger when this budding prankster encounters the Traveler, a trickster deity who encourages her mischief-making. Covering everything from Jester's youth in Nicodranas to her first meeting with the Traveler, The Mighty Nein Origins: Jester Lavorre unveils the wild pranks and mishaps that brought Jester to the Mighty Nein.

Below, get your first look at The Mighty Nein Origins in vertical scrolling form on WEBTOON.

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The first three episodes of The Mighty Nein Origins hit WEBTOON Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. ET. Five additional episodes will be available through Fast Pass, and the series updates every Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. Following Jester's arc, The Mighty Nein Origins will follow the same publication schedule as the original graphic novels, meaning Caleb's story is up next, followed by Yasha's.

The release of The Mighty Nein Origins as a webcomic is part of a partnership between Dark Horse and WEBTOON. Earlier in 2025, the two teamed up to make WEBTOON the online home of other Dark Horse titles like The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, Plants vs. Zombies, and The Legend of Korra.

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins launches Nov. 23 on WEBTOON.

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The Kindle Paperwhite is back to its best-ever price for Black Friday — save over $30 at Amazon

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 14:43

SAVE OVER $30: The Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) is on sale for $124.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the lowest-ever price for this model.

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$159.99 Save $35.00   Get Deal

I spend a lot of my time searching for the best deals from across the internet, but I don't generally buy much for myself. Maybe I'm too deep in the world of online shopping to ever hit "buy now." It's not that I'm reluctant to spend. It's just that there's usually nothing I want to buy. That is until now.

I went into this busy shopping season with one thing on my shopping list: a new Kindle Paperwhite. I've owned a Paperwhite for many years and I love it, but I can only charge it if it's pressed up against the wall at a very specific angle. If the floor creaks in another room, the charge drops. This cannot go on, so I'm committed to finding a good price on a new device.

SEE ALSO: Stuff Your Kindle Day is live — score free romance books in the Closed-Door Book Blast until Nov. 22

And it looks like my search is over on the first day of Amazon's Black Friday sale. The Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) is on sale for $124.99 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. That's the lowest-ever price for this model, only ever matched in the October Prime Day.

Mashable's Kindle expert, Samantha Mangino, declared in her review that the new Paperwhite "is the only one you need." Sure there are other e-readers out there, but I'm only shopping for the Kindle Paperwhite.

Score the best-ever price on the Kindle Paperwhite in the Amazon Black Friday sale.

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Beat the DJI ban over Black Friday — get the best-ever price on the DJI Mini 4K drone at Amazon

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 13:43

SAVE $60: The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $239 in the Amazon Black Friday sale (exclusively for Prime members). That's $60 off and the lowest-ever price for this model.

Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Mini 4K Drone $239 at Amazon
$299 Save $60   Get Deal

DJI has been in the news a lot lately, and no we're not talking about how much all the TikTokers, YouTubers, and filmmakers love the brand. Unfortunately, it's looking increasingly likely that DJI drones will be banned by the end of 2025. That's bad news for creatives, and makes this Black Friday even more important.

This could be the last chance to secure a good deal on DJI drones before they cease to exist in the U.S.

Do not panic, because the DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $239 in the Amazon Black Friday sale. According to camelcamelcamel, that's the lowest-ever price for this model. This deal is exclusive for Prime members, but you can always sign up for a 30-day free trial to make the most of this limited-time offer. With all the deals dropping over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, it's a good time to be a member.

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It's worth noting that this drone is being sold by the Xingtai Store. We don't generally recommend purchasing from third-party sellers on Amazon, but DJI is obviously facing problems importing its drones right now, resulting in stock issues. With that in mind, we're making some allowances right now. And anyway, the Xingtai Store has excellent reviews, so we feel comfortable making this recommendation.

Score the DJI Mini 4K drone for its best-ever price in the Amazon Black Friday sale.

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Amazon Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online today

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 13:09

Don't you just love it at this time of year? You're minding your own business, slowly approaching the end of the year, and then Black Friday hits you like a train, delivering huge discounts of MacBooks, Pokémon, Lego, and everything else on your shopping list. It's not exactly a relaxing period, but boy can you save a lot of cash. So buckle up, shoppers. We've got weeks of deals to check out.

The only way to survive and thrive over Black Friday is to do a little planning. We recommend bookmarking our many Black Friday pages so that our professional deal hunters can showcase all the offers that are genuinely worth your consideration. But besides that, we also suggest making the most out of the Black Friday ads released by leading retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.

SEE ALSO: The 40+ best early Black Friday deals: We found record prices on Apple gadgets, headphones, TVs, and robot vacuums

Looking for the Amazon Black Friday ad? Aren't we all. Amazon does things a little differently from other Black Friday retailers because it doesn't release a traditional Black Friday ad. Instead, Amazon announces its plans for Black Friday via a press release and then drops a boatload of deals when the time comes.

Amazon's Black Friday sale officially begins on Nov. 20 and runs through Dec. 1, with plenty of deals on offer throughout this bumper event. According to Amazon's official press release, these are the deals we can look forward from Nov. 20:

  • Up to 55% off select home products from Shark and kitchen appliances from Ninja

  • Up to 50% off Amazon devices like the Echo Dot Max, Fire TV Stick lineup, Fire tablets, and Kindles

  • Up to 50% off electronics from JBL and Canon

  • Up to 45% off Bose audio

  • Up to 40% off kitchen items from Vitamix, Staub, Nespresso, and more

  • Up to 40% on select floorcare from Bissell and iRobot

  • Up to 40% off home entertainment from Hisense, TCL, and LG

  • Up to 40% on toys from Melissa & Doug, Little Tykes, Play-Doh, and Nerf

  • Up to 35% on select Samsung and Google products

That's a strong lineup, but it's really only a small sample of what's to come. In fact, we're already seeing record-low prices on hot items like Apple products, Lego sets, and power stations.

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Toyota vs Honda: most reliable hybrid SUV 2025

How-To Geek - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 13:00

The hybrid car market has never been more crowded—or more exciting. Automakers worldwide are betting big on electrification, and gasoline-electric hybrids are leading the charge in popularity.

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Cynthia Erivo explains the story behind her new meme

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:49

By now you've probably seen the meme of Cynthia Erivo standing in the street, holding up a hand and looking shocked — and now Erivo herself has explained the story behind it.

Appearing on The Tonight Show in the clip above, the Wicked: For Good star explains to Jimmy Fallon that it all came about after she lost one of her favorite hats at Wicked premiere in London last year. In 2025, a fan appeared in an autograph line outside an event in Paris, and told Erivo that she had the hat safe at home.

"So I said to her, 'Can I have it back?' She said 'I don't have it with me right now, it's in my house,'" Erivo explains. "I said, 'Well, when can we get it back?' She said, 'Can I get tickets to the premiere?' 'Listen, fine. Have them.' And she brought it back and I was reunited."

A happy ending for everyone.

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Kohls Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online today

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:38

Ready to start shopping for the holidays? The Black Friday buzz is officially in full swing, with plenty of retailers already rolling out deals and discounts ahead of the biggest shopping day of the year. We're here to help you navigate the sales, and that starts with diving into the early Black Friday ads from top retailers like Best Buy, Target, and now Kohl's.

Kohl's already has a wide selection of discounted essentials for Black Friday across its entire retail footprint: home goods, clothes, electronics, and more.

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

Good news: We've already done the digging for you. We've gone through all the early Kohl's Black Friday ads to give you a clear picture of what's already available and what to expect for 2025. Check out some of the deals below that you can go ahead and shop right now.

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Walmart Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online today

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:37

Black Friday is very much here. We're already weighed down with deals on everything from MacBooks to Pokémon, with more deals on the way.

Making the most of this hectic shopping season is an art. Everyone has their own gameplan going into November, but nobody comes away without missing out on some incredible limited-time offers. That's the nightmare scenario for any seasoned shopper, but fortunately, there are some things you can do to improve your odds of finding that perfect product at an all-time low price.

For starters, you can keep all of our Black Friday content bookmarked so that our team of dedicated shopping reporters can showcase the deals that are truly worth your time. But to get a headstart on the savings, you can check out the Black Friday ads released by leading retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart.

SEE ALSO: 30+ of the best early Black Friday Pokémon deals: Crazy wild deals appeared

Walmart is always one of the biggest players over Black Friday, and its Black Friday ad indicates that it's going to be a very big year for the retailer.

Walmart's first Black Friday sale runs online and in stores from Nov. 14-16. Walmart+ members get five hours of early access to the deals online from 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 13. Things then cool off before Walmart's second Black Friday sale that runs from Nov. 25-30 (online only from Nov. 25–27). Walmart+ members once again get early access from 7 p.m. ET on Nov. 24. Walmart then wraps things up with an online-only Cyber Monday sale on Dec. 1.

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

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7 virtual machine mistakes to avoid

How-To Geek - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:30

I’ve been running virtual machines for nearly 20 years at this point, and I’ve made a lot of mistakes along the way. From incorrect RAM allocation to forgetting to unmount the installation ISO, I've broken stuff on my journey. Here are seven mistakes I made that you should definitely avoid.

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Home Depot Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online today

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:23

Black Friday really is just around the corner. Forget all the other festive celebrations that take place around this time of year. This is the one that really matters, because this is your opportunity to treat yourself. You deserve the best, and Black Friday can help you get the best for less.

You probably know this by now, but there's no need to wait for the last Friday of November to get all your shopping done. Sure, some great limited-time offers will likely drop on the big day, but major retailers have stretched this shopping holiday out to cover all of November and more. That's good news for shoppers with some stamina, because deal seekers can already search for Black Friday ads and early-access deals with popular retailers like Home Depot.

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

Home Depot has joined the likes of Best Buy and Walmart by announcing its Black Friday plans, and the schedule is reassuringly straightforward. Home Depot's early Black Friday sale runs from Nov. 5-26. And then the official Home Depot Black Friday sale takes place from Nov. 27 (online only) to Dec. 3. We recommend checking out the Home Depot ad for a snapshot of what's included.

Last year, Home Depot gave away free cordless power tools with the purchase of select tool or battery kits by Milwaukee, Dewalt, Makita, Ridgid, and Ryobi. This promotion was one of the most popular offers of Black Friday 2024, so we're hoping for more of the same this time around.

To get a sense of what's already available to buy online and what's still to come from Home Depot's Black Friday offering, we have dived headfirst into the ad to provide you with our favorite earlydeals of 2025:

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

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:22

Black Friday is fast approaching, and there's nothing you can do to stop it. Major retailers are 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. Target's Black Friday deals have been scattered all throughout the month, with an early sale that ran from Nov. 6-8, and plans to kick off their official sale on Nov. 27. That date hasn't come around just yet, but we've already found plenty of discounts for shoppers to stock up on from the big-box retailer.

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

Target's early Black Friday sale gave shoppers a glimpse at what the retailer will be offering during the main event. This included a large portion of deals at 40% off or more, ranging from popular categories like gifts and holiday décor to toys, including Lego, clothing, and kitchen essentials. It also featured 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 ahead of its official Black Friday sale:

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Lowes Black Friday ad: The best deals you can buy online today

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 12:09

We're still a week away from Black Friday, right? Wrong, Black Friday is very much up and running with major retailers already dropping their Black Friday ads and early-access deals. We understand if that doesn't immediately sound like great news. This busy shopping season requires careful planning and a good dose of stamina, but if you're willing to commit, you can walk away with everything on your wishlist for a fraction of the list price.

And you're not alone over Black Friday. We've very much got your back at this time of year, and that starts by checking out all the Black Friday ads dropped by leading retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Lowe's. The latter is planning to drop a wide range of impressive hardware and DIY deals through Black Friday and beyond. You can check out Lowe's Black Friday ads here.

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

We recommend making a list of your top priorities, tracking price history, and then planning your time to pounce. Or alternatively, you could let us do all the work for you. We've gone ahead and investigated the Lowe's Black Friday ads to paint a picture of what's already available to buy in 2025:

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Im tired, so Stephen Colberts Detroit escaped goat story is all I want

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:46

Stephen Colbert spends day after day unpacking the news, namely the daily happenings with President Donald Trump, so on Wednesday night, the Late Show host pivoted into a segment he calls a "Refreshing Change Of Subject."

The subject? The curious case of Smokey the goat and the Psychedelic Healing Shack.

"Folks, I've been doing this job for about a decade, and I've seen some crazy stuff come over the transom, but once in a while, you come across a headline that no amount of experience could possibly prepare you for, one that shakes you to your very core," said Colbert. "Well, ladies and gentlemen, today I learned: Escaped goat causes chaos in Detroit, scared man jumps on car. Yes, and to that, I say: Escaped goat causes curiosity in host. Man, sick of Trump, jumps on story."

This type of local, animal-involved news is what I personally needed this morning, with Stephen Colbert unpacking the strange elements of a goat on the run through Detroit, scaring a man onto a car.

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The best gifts for moms for Christmas, Mothers Day, and beyond

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:45

No matter the gifting occasion, you want to wow your mom. She sacrificed a lot for you, and now you're in a place where you can show her how grateful you are. Part of our larger series dedicated to the Best Gifts for Everyone, this list of gifts for mom attempts to dismantle the played-out tropes that have plagued moms at major holidays for dedicates.

When gifting to your mom (or any mom, for that matter), consider hyper-specific things that speak to her unique hobbies or interests. Your mom (or mom figure) should revel in her own glory with gifts that make her feel smart, sophisticated, and valued. Consider what she does when she has no one putting demands on her time — then shop for those moments. And if you get stuck, visit our guide to the best gifts under $50 for even more winning ideas.

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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for November 20, 2025

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:40

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

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

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

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

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025:

AcrossSong on an album that you always avoid, colloquially
  • The answer is Skip.

Low-budget Chinese shopping site
  • The answer is Temu.

Strongly desire
  • The answer is Covet.

Opera solo
  • The answer is Aria.

Ivy League school with a statue of Ben Franklin
  • The answer is Ivy.

DownWalmart or Walgreens
  • The answer is Store.

"Home Alone" boy
  • The answer is Kevin.

"Let me rephrase that ..."
  • The answer is I Mean.

Set (down)
  • The answer is Put.

Toothpaste tube topper
  • The answer is Cap.

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

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

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

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 20, 2025

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:35

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you take care of your teeth.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for November 20, 2025 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

  • Yellow: To attach

  • Green: To lightly touch

  • Blue: Found in one's mouth

  • Purple: Two syllables

Here are today's Connections categories

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

  • Yellow: Adhere

  • Green: Graze

  • Blue: Parts of a tooth

  • Purple: Words that sound like two letters

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 #893 is...

What is the answer to Connections today
  • Adhere: FIX, PASTE, PLASTER, STICK

  • Graze: BRUSH, KISS, SKIM, STROKE

  • Parts of a tooth: CROWN, ENAMEL, PULP, ROOT

  • Words that sound like two letters: ANY, ARTY, DECAY, ESSAY

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for November 20, 2025

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

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

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

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NYT Strands hints, answers for November 20, 2025

Mashable - Thu, 11/20/2025 - 11:34

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're always in the know.

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 20, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 20, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Busybody buzz

The words are related to stories.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe the word on the street.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Spread the Word.

NYT Strands word list for November 20
  • Rumor

  • Report

  • Gossip

  • Hearsay

  • Spread the Word

  • Scuttlebutt

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

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

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