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Spotify users look forward to their Wrapped all year long. And for those who can hardly wait, don't fret: Spotify Wrapped 2024 is nearly here.

What is Spotify Wrapped?

Started in 2016, Spotify Wrapped is exactly what it sounds like: your year in Spotify, neatly wrapped up in a colorful — and uniquely shareable — interactive experience.

Spotify combs through your data and tells you your top artists, songs, albums, and more. For instance, you might find out you were in the Top 1 percent of Selena Gomez listeners. Spotify also creates a playlist of your Top 100 songs of the year.

SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Spotify Wrapped 2024 Tweet may have been deleted When will Spotify Wrapped be released in 2024?

The short answer: The exact date is a surprise. Spotify has never confirmed it, and let's face it — they probably never will. But we do know Spotify Wrapped will likely arrive quite soon.

It'll certainly come out the week after Thanksgiving. In 2023, it came out the Wednesday after Thanksgiving. So keep that in mind.

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It's pretty simple to look at your Wrapped once it is released. All you have to do is open the app on your phone and click on the correct "Wrapped" icon. Typically speaking, it'll be a little button across a hard-to-miss banner. You can also go to the Wrapped section of the Spotify website.

And, of course, once you do view your Wrapped there's only one thing to do: share it with the internet, as has become obligatory.

Moana has introduced many of us to the idea of the "never-ending chain." The directors of Moana 2 break it down for us and explain how that idea is explored in the hit Disney films.

Moana 2 is now in theaters.

The Discord app for Linux has finally received the long-requested feature to share in-game audio when using the screen-sharing feature in the app.

2024 has been a horrible year for emulation, but at least we still have Dolphin, the Nintendo GameCube and Wii emulator. The emulator is still in constant development, and the latest progress report outlining all the recent changes and bug fixes.

Sometimes, some Windows updates make you think you're better off without the updates. One of the major update rollouts, version 24H2, has been causing severe issues in several places, so much so that some users have reported BSODs. Here are some of the more common problems and how to fix them.

SAVE $350: As of Dec. 2, the Dyson V7 cordless vacuum is on sale for $199.99 in the Walmart Cyber Monday sale.

Opens in a new window Credit: Dyson Dyson V7 Cordless Vacuum $199.99 at Walmart
$399.99 Save $200.00 Get Deal

The key to making the most out of Cyber Monday is finding bonus discounts on already discounted products. The Dyson V7 cordless vacuum is one such product, down by an extra $50 for Cyber Monday.

As of Dec. 2, the Dyson V7 cordless vacuum is on sale for $199.99 in the Walmart Cyber Monday sale. This deal won't stick around for long, so if you've been patiently waiting for the best price, we suggest taking advantage of this bonus discount. This price is better than Amazon, Best Buy, and every other leading retailer over Cyber Monday.

SEE ALSO: The Black Friday deal on this massive 85-inch TCL TV was good. The Cyber Monday deal is even better.

This vacuum offers powerful suction with a lightweight design for quick cleaning without the cord. You get up to 40 minutes of run time, giving you enough of an opportunity to handle even the most stubborn of messes without delay. This vacuum also deep cleans carpets and hard floors with hair removal vanes to clear long hair and pet fluff.

Walmart, Best Buy, and Target are going hard over Cyber Monday, so check out our breakdowns for each to learn more. Good luck securing the last deals of the day. We believe in you.

Jaguar, the car company equivalent of a three piece suit, seems determined to ruffle some feathers. A few days ago, Jaguar revealed a new, "fearless" and "exuberant" visual identity that seems to have divided the brand's fans into those who hate it and those who...well, we've seen a few positive takes, we just can't find them right now.

Now, hours ahead of the official unveiling at Miami Art Week, the company's new concept car has leaked, and we bet it's going to be equally divisive.

Well, at least it has a steering wheel of sorts. Credit: Coche Spias

The concept car, leaked at Coche Spias, is called the Design Vision Concept, and it's far more pink than any Jaguar we've seen. It also appears to be incredibly unfinished, with a very sparse interior and an exterior that somehow seems to lack polygons (yes, Tesla's Cybertruck and it's low-resolution look does come to mind).

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Things that stand out are the gargantuan grilles, both on front and back, super-slim headlights, wheels that would fit a semi, and the complete lack of a rear window.

Jaguar previously teased a few details from the Design Vision Concept, but now we get to see the car in full, and from all sides.

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Check out the full gallery over at Coche Spias, and make sure you scroll down to see the rest of the pics.

Jaguar actually has a new, electric production car in the works, and it does look a tiny bit like the Vision Concept, but we can't shake the feeling that the Jaguar of new is (currently) primarily interested in generating heated discussions on car forums.

SAVE $350: As of Dec. 2, the TCL 85-inch Class S5-Series 4K TV is on sale for $649.99 in the Best Buy Cyber Monday sale.

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$999.99 Save $350.00 Get Deal

The TCL 85-inch Class S5-Series 4K TV was already on sale for $699.99 in the Best Buy Black Friday sale. We were shouting about it as one of the best deals of the shopping event, but we spoke too soon.

As of Dec. 2, the TCL 85-inch Class S5-Series 4K TV is on sale for $649.99 in the Best Buy Cyber Monday sale. The bonus $50 discount brings the total savings to $350. We can't see this deal sticking around after Cyber Monday, so act fast to secure this low price. You've been warned.

SEE ALSO: Get the Fire TV Stick 4K at its lowest-ever price in Amazon's Black Friday sale

This TCL S5 S-Class Smart TV offera stunning 4K HDR picture quality with four times the resolution of Full HD for enhanced clarity and detail, all wrapped together in an elegant edge-to-edge FullView 360 metal bezel-less design blending seamlessly into any home. HDR PRO+ delivers bright and accurate colors for a lifelike viewing experience.

Walmart, Best Buy, and Target are going hard over Cyber Monday, so check out our breakdowns for each to learn more. Good luck securing the last deals of the day.

Best Cyber Monday deals at Verizon Best iPhone deal Apple iPhone 16 Pro (128 GB) $0.00/mo (save $999.99) Get Deal Best phone case deal Apple Silicone Case with MagSafe for iPhone 16 Pro $34.99 (save $15 ) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Bose Ultra Open Earbuds $249.99 (save $50) Get Deal

Black Friday has come and gone, but there’s still time to save big on tech gadgets and goodies this holiday season. Verizon's Cyber Monday sale is in full swing, offering deep discounts on a wide range of products, from the iPhone 16 Pro to the Samsung Galaxy S24+. We also found deals on speakers, earbuds, and mobile accessories — a pleasant surprise from a wireless carrier.m

Whether you’re a current Verizon customer or looking to switch carriers, there’s something for everyone in this year's Cyber Monday lineup. Here are our top picks from the Verizon Cyber Monday sale:

Best iPhone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 16 Pro Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

If you haven’t upgraded your iPhone yet, Verizon is offering an incredible deal on the iPhone 16 Pro — you can get the device for free with an eligible trade-in and a select unlimited plan. That’s a $999.99 value at no extra cost, saving you hundreds of dollars. The iPhone 16 Pro is a Mashable Choice award winner thanks to its above-average features, like the ability to play 4K video at 120Hz, impressive performance (with an A18 Pro chip), and extra-long battery life. Bonus: If you’re a new customer, you’ll also get a $300 gift card with your iPhone purchase (online only).

Best phone case deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Silicone Case with MagSafe for iPhone 16 Pro $34.99 at Verizon
$49.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Verizon is also offering deals on mobile accessories, like the Apple Silicone Case with MagSafe for the iPhone 16 Pro. It’s 30% off the regular price, now just $34.99. This lightweight case works with Camera Control, has built-in magnets to work with MagSafe, and is made from soft silicone for a comfortable grip. It’s available in multiple colors, including denim, lake green, stone gray, and black. If you need an accessories bundle, you can score a ZAGG Crystal Palace case, ZAGG Invisible Glass, Belkin BoostCharge 1M Cable, and Belkin BoostCharge 20W Wall Charger for just $100 when you buy a new phone.

Best earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Ultra Open Earbuds $249.99 at Verizon
$299.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.

Verizon isn’t skimping on deals this Cyber Monday. The brand’s also offering 17% off the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, bringing the price down to $249.99. These premium buds are a Mashable favorite for their open-ear design, comfortable fit, and “shockingly good” sound quality. According to Mashable’s RJ Andersen, they’re worth the splurge, “especially if you’re looking for a comfortable earbud that gives you the flexibility to listen to music and stay aware of the world around you.”

More deals from Verizon's Cyber Monday sale

• Get an Xbox Series S with select Verizon Home Internet plans (save $299.99)

• Get Netflix & Max for your first 12 months with select Verizon Home Internet plans (save $203/year)

• Speck Gemtones Infinity Max Speaker — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)

• JBL Partybox — $199.99 $349.99 (save $150)

Despite fast internet and cheap cloud storage, nothing beats a good external hard drive. Whether you're backing up data or taking your gigs on the go, one of these brilliant storage devices is sure to be perfect for your needs.

Spotify Wrapped is one of the Spotify's best features, giving you a year-end recap of your listening habits. The problem is you can only view it at the end of each year! That is, if you don't use these third-party apps to peek your Spotify stats early.

AI may have its detractors, but never let it be said that the technology isn't at least helping us predict our own demise.

Death Clock is a fun (!) AI app from San Francisco developer Brent Franson, founder of habit tracker Most Days, which broadly analyses health and behaviour to make a guess at a) the exact date of your death, and b) what's most likely to finally do you in.

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"Death Clock AI analyzes your life choices to determine when you will die, and how you can improve your habits to live even longer," reads the site. (The prediction bit is free, but if you want to unlock the ways you can supposedly lengthen your mortal years, you have to stump up for the $79.98 annual subscription.)

Needless to say, curiosity got the better of me. Would I live to the ripe old age of 90, or be mown down in my prime? I had to know!

Less of a horror movie situation involving cursed countdowns induced by malevolent spirits, the app itself is basically a series of health-related questions, ranging from age and lifestyle to eating and drinking habits.

I may have lied a little about my processed food intake. Credit: Death Clock

Once you've completed the questionnaire, you're greeted with a cheery series of grim reaper-illustrated tiles telling you the exact date you're going to die, and the things most likely to kill you. I got cardiovascular disease as my number one!

I pixelated the specifics because I'm superstitious. Credit: Death Clock

So, how accurate is this thing?

On the one hand, the company claims the AI model draws on stats from over 1,200 studies, including those carried out by universities like Stanford, Berkeley, and UCLA. On the other hand, the questionnaire feels a touch narrow. Although I was asked about the average age of my grandparents, for instance, I wasn't asked many details about family health in general. The app also didn't ask about my daily travel habits, or whether or not I have any particularly risky hobbies.

Ultimately, it said I'd die at 83, but with some tweaking — and that's where the annual fee comes in — I could draw things out until I hit 96. Rather than a harbinger of doom, it's probably better to view the app (at least the paid version) as a way of tweaking your daily habits to maximise your own health and longevity.

Web browsers store website history to speed up navigation and loading, and you can delete all of that history fairly easily, but you can also target site-specific history if you know the right steps to take.

TL;DR: Until Dec. 2, a three-month subscription to Audible is on sale for $0.99 per month. This Cyber Monday deal includes a free $20 Audible voucher.

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What can you really rely on over Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Deals on Amazon's range of services, that's what. You know without doubt that you're going to get impressive offers on the likes of Amazon Music Unlimited, Kindle Unlimited, and of course, Audible.

We're not picking favorites, but the Cyber Monday deal on Audible is tough to beat. Until Dec. 2, a three-month subscription to Audible is on sale for $0.99 per month. This Cyber Monday deal includes a free $20 Audible voucher to spend on whatever you like.

SEE ALSO: Walmart's Cyber Monday sale is live — shop the best deals now

After the three-month promotional period, your subscription will automatically renew at $14.95 per month. You can cancel this at anytime though, so there is no pressure to pay anything more than the Cyber Monday deal price. If you know you won't want to continue, we recommend opting out of the automatic renewal sooner rather than later.

Save over 90% on a three-month subscription to Audible this Cyber Monday.

SAVE $95: Apple AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $154 in the Amazon Cyber Monday sale. This is your last chance to save $95 on list price.

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$249.00 Save $95.00 Get Deal

We don't want to cause alarm, but Cyber Monday ends on Dec. 2. And that means some of the best deals that have been available for the last few weeks will cease to exist. We really don't want you to panic, but this is your last chance to save on a number of top products including Apple AirPods Pro 2.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $154 in the Amazon Cyber Monday sale. This is your last chance to save $95 on list price. You've been warned.

SEE ALSO: The best Black Friday deals at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, and Walmart

These popular earbuds obviously look great, but the sounds delivers as well. The Apple-designed H2 chip helps to create deeply immersive sound. The low-distortion, custom-built driver delivers crisp, clear high notes and full, rich bass in stunning definition. You've got to hear them to believe them.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 also come with active noise cancellation and a transparency mode to eliminate distractions, while amplifying important environmental sounds to make sure you're aware of what’s going on around you. With the charging case, AirPods Pro 2 can extend their charge from six to 30 hours.

Don't miss the last chance to get the AirPods Pro 2 for under $160.

Moana 2 just smashed a Thanksgiving box office record, answering an eight-year-old question of how far the Disney favourite will go.

The sequel to 2016's Moana picked up a whopping $221 million domestic over the five days of the holiday (Wednesday to Sunday), which trounces the records set by fellow sequels Frozen 2 ($125 million) and Hunger Games: Catching Fire ($109 million).

SEE ALSO: 'Moana 2' review: Almost as great as the original, except for one big thing

There's a lot of records smashed here, as The Hollywood Reporter has neatly chronicled— it's the best opening result for a Disney film at the box office ever, a record previously held by Frozen 2 in 2019. It's also reportedly the biggest takings for a film on the day of Thanksgiving; Moana 2 took home $28 million on the day while Frozen 2 made $15 million.

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In addition, Moana 2 is now the top box office five-day debut ever, surpassing last year's The Super Mario Bros. Movie which made $205.6 million in the same amount of time (it's still the highest grossing movie adapted from a video game ever).

Audiences appear to love the return to the island of Motunui, with Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson returning for the much awaited sequel. Rotten Tomatoes shows critics didn't love Moana 2, with a 65 percent Tomatometer score; Mashable's Belen Edwards described the film in her review as "almost as great as the original, except for one big thing." But audiences have the film at an 85 percent approval rating — and they're really showing up at the cinema.

Moana 2's global takings are sitting at $386 million after its opening weekend; Frozen 2 made a total of $1.4 billion globally by the end of its run. The big, thematically-charged question is, can it go beyond its fellow Disney sequel?

If you've considered learning Python but didn't follow because you weren't planning to get into development, then it's time to rethink. Python has diverse applications, fun experiments to personal use cases. Here are all the reasons to start learning today.

SAVE OVER $100: As of Dec. 2, Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are discounted to $298 in Amazon's Cyber Monday sale. That's 25% off their list price of $399.99.

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$399.99 Save $101.99 Get Deal

Cyber Monday marks your last chance to score massive savings ahead of the holidays. If you've been wanting to pick up some new headphones, whether for yourself or to gift a friend or family member, you can still save big on Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones, a noise-canceling set we highly recommend picking up for Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Sony's WH-1000XM5s are currently down to just $298. This is 25% off their original list price of $399.99 and even marks their lowest-ever price, per price tracker camelcamelcamel. All colors are on sale, so you can choose between black, midnight blue, silver, or smoky pink.

SEE ALSO: This is your last chance to save big on a 65-inch Samsung The Frame TV for Cyber Monday

These headphones made our list of the best noise-canceling headphones we recommend picking up during Black Friday or Cyber Monday. We had very high praise for them in our review as well, with Mashable's Miller Kern saying, "As someone who primarily listens to music through AirPods Pro, the noise cancellation on the Sony headphones is a game-changer. I found myself reaching for these headphones over my AirPods and Sennheiser PXC 550-IIs."

A deal like this one won't stick around beyond Cyber Monday, so if they've caught your eye, pick up the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones on sale for $298.

There are plenty more deals to check out right now as well. In our roundup of the best Cyber Monday deals, we highlight even more discounts on everything from Apple products to TVs to more headphones deals.

Editor's note: The free $100 credit is no longer available. This Cyber Monday deal has expired.

TL;DR: As of Nov. 30, the Meta Quest 3 128GB is $299 at Amazon for Cyber Monday. Now with $100 credit (previously $70), Batman: Arkham Shadow, and a 3-month Meta Quest+ trial included.

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It's your last chance to snag one of the year's best VR deals, and it just got even better. Meta Quest 3 128GB is still priced at $299 for Cyber Monday. But today only, Amazon has boosted its digital credit offer to $100 (up from the usual $70), with the bundle still including Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+ (a $70 combined value). There's no time to do a Penguin waddle over to this deal; this Cyber Monday offer is on fire.

Meta Quest 3 is the best and most accessible option for taking the leap into VR gaming and apps. Its mixed-reality function allows users to blend reality with virtual setups. From the usual VR gaming offerings to streaming your desktop PC onto massive virtual monitors, this is the digital place to be in 2024. You can even arrange watch parties with your friendslist. How awesome is that?

SEE ALSO: The best Cyber Monday deals are live at Amazon — check out our top picks

With its Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform, the Quest 3 delivers 2X the graphical processing power of the Meta Quest 2. Every virtual object looks sharper, more vivid, and more realistic. Touch Plus Controllers enhance immersion with realistic sensations and precise controls, so you'll feel part of the action. We recommend trying out Vader Immortal for some lightsaber action and Super Hot for a unique take on first-person action.

SEE ALSO: The Cyber Monday deals we're obsessing over

This Cyber Monday Quest 3 deal isn't just for gamers, though. Its multitasking features allow users to surf the web, watch YouTube, or message friends simultaneously while keeping their surroundings in view. Need some downtime? Transform any room into your personal cinema with its vibrant virtual screen and support for USB-C, Bluetooth, and 3.5mm headphones.

Parental controls, multi-user support, and tools for sharing content with everyone in the house make Meta Quest 3 a solid fit for any family member. Its lightweight design and endless improvements over Quest 2 make it a great choice.

With the digital credit offer increasing to $100 for Cyber Monday, this is the real deal, not virtual reality. Become the Dark Knight for a bundle offer isn't just exclusive to Bruce Wayne's pockets

Cyber Monday will be the last chance to take advantage of deep discounts. Don't wait any longer to purchase what you want!