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Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer!

Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you're seeking something brand new (or just new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

19. The End of Oak Street

What if dinosaurs terrorized a suburb? That's the premise of the latest from writer/director David Robert Mitchell (It Follows). And while there's plenty of action and jump scares in this Amblin-inspired adventure, I was not a fan of The End of Oak Street.

SEE ALSO: 'The End of Oak Street' review: Imagine 'Jurassic Park' but bleak and stupid

Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor star as an oft-bickering married couple who need to reunite as a team to keep their teenage children from being eaten by the prehistoric creatures prowling their neighborhood. Grim and gory with a dunderheaded ending, I'm not remotely recommending this movie. But it sure is streaming this weekend. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian Convery

How to watch: The End of Oak Street will debut on HBO Max on Nov. 13.

18. Deadly Women 2.0

Is this a safe space to admit I've seen every episode of Deadly Women at least once? I won't deny the Investigation Discovery doc series, which ran for over 190 episodes across 14 seasons, is problematic. The show's experts (and writers) tended to frame its subjects under misogynistic archetypes, like deadly gold diggers, ungrateful daughters, and sex-crazed maniacs, with little more than lip service to motives or the societal conditions or psychological distress that led to murder. But I couldn't get enough of the succinct storytelling, which traversed the globe and centuries, to tell stories of all kinds of women who were admittedly deadly.

Deadly Women 2.0 offers a new cast of expert psychologists, along with re-enactments, evidentiary footage, and disturbing new stories. Will this one be better — or less problematic — than its older sister series? I'll definitely be watching to find out. — K.P.

How to watch: Deadly Women 2.0 premieres Tuesday, November 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, with new episodes airing weekly. Episodes will be available to stream on HBO Max.

17. Get Huge: Looksmaxxing to Death

This docu-series traces the origins of looksmaxxing, which is part of the bizarro maxxing trend that Dictionary.com named word of the year. Get Huge: Looksmaxxing to Death follows the story of Anthony Hughes (aka Tony Huge/Dr. Huge), a fitness influencer and self-described "millionaire lawyer and body-building nerd" whose close friend — and fellow looksmaxxing influencer — Leo Longevity was found dead in Thailand in 2023. "A lot of people in my past have died," Hughes is heard saying in the trailer. "And it's nothing to do with me." — Sam Haysom, General Assignment Editor, UK

How to watch: Get Huge: Looksmaxxing to Death is now streaming on Hulu.

16. Tinsman Road

If you like your found footage horror with a side of grief and misery, you may want to check out Tinsman Road. Writer/director Robbie Banfitch also stars in this story about a man on the trail of his missing sister, who vanished while out walking in the woods around their home long ago. Banfitch's own mother plays his mother in the film, with the two of them battling both their grief and the possibility of something supernatural. This sounds like one for fans of Lake Mungo. — S.H.

Starring: Robbie Banfitch, Leslie Ann Banfitch, Salem Belladonna, and Heather Middleton

How to watch: Tinsman Road debuts on Shudder on Nov. 13.

15. The Good Daughter

Karin Slaughter's best-selling thriller The Good Daughter gets the TV treatment this week, with Oscar nominee Rose Byrne and Emmy nominee Meghann Fahy at the helm. The pair play sisters Samantha and Charlotte Quinn, who have spent the past 20 years processing a violent attack on their family. When another act of violence shatters their small town, it dredges up complicated memories and painful family truths. If you love thrillers and all-star casts, The Good Daughter might be right up your alley. — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Rose Byrne, Meghann Fahy, Brendan Gleeson, Harper Steele, Paula Malcomson, Jake McDorman, Olivia Williams, Michael Dorman, Jayson Warner Smith, Audrey Grace Marshall, and Drew Cheek

How to watch: The Good Daughter is now streaming on Peacock.

14. Avedon

Portrait photography great Richard Avedon is on the other side of the lens in this Netflix documentary from Ron Howard. Through archival footage and interviews with his family, friends, and contemporaries (Avedon himself passed away in 2004 at the age of 81), the film explores the artist who disrupted and defined modern portraiture.

You would have seen at least one of his signature striking photographs — everyone from Martin Luther King Jr. to Charlie Chaplin, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jordan, James Baldwin, Andy Warhol, Louis Armstrong, the Dalai Lama, Toni Morrison, The Beatles, and so many more. An overarching picture of the pioneer, Howard looks into Avedon's influence on the fashion world, while examining his need to capture the people instrumental in global politics. — Shannon Connellan, Senior Editor

How to watch: Avedon is now streaming on Netflix.

13. Janelle James: How Romantic

Abbott Elementary fans know five-time Emmy nominee Janelle James as the always unfiltered, always hilarious principal Ava. But before her role on Abbott Elementary, she was primarily known as a stand-up comedian. Now, audiences can get better acquainted with James' stand-up work in her debut stand-up special, Janelle James: How Romantic. Over the course of the special, James touches on American politics, dating, and more, making for a fun, candid hour of comedy.  — B.E.

Starring: Janelle James

How to watch: Janelle James: How Romantic is now streaming on Netflix.

12. Other Mommy

Remember how Odyssey audiences freaked out over the trailer for Jessica Chastain as Other Mommy? Well, now's your chance to get your spine tingled at home by the latest from Rob Savage (Host, The Boogeyman).

Based on Josh Malerman's New York Times best-selling novel Incidents Around the House, Other Mommy centers on Bela (Arabella Olivia Clark), a 7-year-old girl who is being stalked by an entity she calls "other mommy," which looks like her real mommy (Jessica Chastain). A haunted house narrative that's thrillingly twisted, gruesome, and stupid, Other Mommy might not be for the whole family. But it's some sick fun. — K.P.

SEE ALSO: 'Other Mommy' parents' guide: Is your kid ready for this child-centered horror movie?

Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass, Arabella Olivia Clark, Dichen Lachman, Arian Moayed, Sean Kaufman, and Karen Allen

How to watch: Other Mommy is now available for rental or purchase on digital.

11. Avengers Endgame: Encore

Look, by this point, chances are you've already seen Avengers: Endgame. But if you need to rewatch it as part of your preparation for Avengers: Doomsday, be sure to watch Avengers Endgame: Encore, debuting Friday on Disney+. It's the same tale of the Avengers battling fight Thanos (Josh Brolin) and trying to reverse his catastrophic snap, only this time, there are a few extra scenes tacked on at the end that tease what's to come in Doomsday. — B.E.

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong, Jon Favreau, Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Josh Brolin

How to watch: Avengers Endgame: Encore hits Disney+ Nov. 13.

10. 12 12 12

If you love your TV shows full of flashbacks and non-linear storytelling, do I have a show for you! Feast your eyes on 12 12 12, which follows a heist across three different timelines: the 12 months of planning leading up to it, the 12 hours of the heist itself, and the 12 days following the heist. Jamie Dornan plays longtime thief Paul Galvin, and Anthony Mackie plays FBI agent Jack Strickland, who's diligently on his tail. Together, the pair face off in a cat-and-mouse game that may sneakily get you in the holiday spirit, as the heist takes place on Christmas Eve. — B.E.

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Jamie Dornan, Jack Kesy, Kali Reis, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Agathe Rousselle, Sallie Harmsen, and Patrick Fabian

How to watch: 12 12 12 debuts on Apple TV on Nov. 13.

9. Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy

A Charlie Brown Christmas is a holiday classic, and this week, Apple TV hopes to add another Peanuts special to your winter rotation.

In Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy, Charlie Brown's beloved beagle has wound up on Santa Claus's naughty list. Now, with only 12 days left until Christmas, he'll have to prove he's a good dog, and of course, learn some valuable holiday lessons along the way. Get ready for some Christmas sweetness, as well as jazzy music from composer Jeff Morrow and original music from John Legend, Kamasi Washington, Leon Bridges, and Laufey. — B.E.

Starring: John Legend, Kamasi Washington, Leon Bridges, and Laufey

How to watch: Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy debuts on Apple TV on Nov. 13.

8. Being Heumann

From Siân Heder, the director behind the Best Picture Oscar winner CODA, comes Being Heumann, a biographical drama about Judith Heumann, an advocate known as the mother of the disability rights movement.

An adaptation of her memoir Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist, this movie focuses on the 1977 sit-in that began as an impulsive political action and became the longest occupation of a federal building in American history. Sounds like a stirring drama that could well return Heder to the Oscar campaign trail. While critics have cheered the film's performances, from a compelling cast of actors with disabilities, they've been less impressed with Heder's filmmaking. Essentially, this is a movie about revolution that feels frustratingly traditional.* — K.P.

Starring: Ruth Madeley, Mark Ruffalo, Dylan O'Brien, Rob Delaney, and Ray Fisher

How to watch: Being Heumann debuts on Apple TV on Nov. 13.

7. Heartland

Jessica Chastain's country-music-filled thriller comes to Netflix this week, from writer/director Shana Feste (Country Strong). Heartland sees Chastain playing Misty Jones, a country music star who has stepped out of the spotlight — and, unfortunately, into the role of amateur investigator. Returning to her hometown of Nashville 20 years later, she's tracking the disappearance of her 22-year-old niece, Charlie Heart (Carter Faith), a rising country star. Decades since she's been in town, Misty must determine suspects from allies in the city that made her. — S.C.

Starring: Jessica Chastain, Garrett Hedlund, Carter Faith, and John Hawkes

How to watch: Heartland debuts on Netflix on Nov. 13.

6. Allen

Imagine if 20 years after the events of E.T., Elliott hadn't moved on from obsessing over his alien friend. That's essentially the premise of the oddball Aussie comedy Allen.

When Petey (T.J. Power) was a kid, he met a cute extraterrestrial he named Allen. But after playing together and making a pact to be besties for all time, Allen took off to parts unknown. Decades later, Petey hasn't grown up, rejecting building a career, a relationship, or a family while he waits for Allen to return. But when he does, their reunion sparks a bizarre revelation that will force Petey and his human loved ones to come together to save the world.

SEE ALSO: 'Bluey' has an unexpected Dropout connection beyond the 'Game Changer' shock

From Daley Pearson, co-founder of Bluey production company Ludo Studios, Allen offers a family-friendly setup with comedy that's decidedly not! But for those who grew up on the '80s, there's plenty of irreverent humor, heart, and nostalgia to enjoy. — K.P.

Starring: T.J. Power, Charlotte Nicdao, Josh Helman, Emily Barclay, and Benedict Hardie

How to watch: Allen is now streaming on Netflix.

5. A Proud Family Wizmas

The Proud family is back, but with a Rankin/Bass twist! Leaning into the classic aesthetic of the animators who brought us stop-motion classics like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, A Proud Family Wizmas reimagines its 2D clan in a new dimension.

When businessman Wizard Kelly rebrands Christmas as Wizmas, Penny Proud sounds off at a mall Santa, hurting the holiday spirit. Now, it's up to her to Santa Clause it up and save Christmas. We're always game for more Proud family fun. So, the holiday flare plus the stop-motion reimagining is the cherry on top of our whipped cream and hot cocoa. — K.P.

Starring: Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Paula Jai Parker, Jo Marie Payton, Cedric the Entertainer, Karen Malina White, Soleil Moon Frye, Alisa Reyes, Carlos Mencia, Alvaro Gutierrez, Raquel Lee Bolleau, and Melissa De Sousa

How to watch: A Proud Family Wizmas debuts on Disney+ on Nov. 14.

4. Rivals, Season 2, Part 2

Rivals enters its darkest days yet, as the lauded Jilly Cooper adaptation returns in uncharacteristically sombre form for Season 2, Part 2. But this is the Cotswolds in the '80s — there's also plenty of drama and debauchery. Reeling from a major character death at the end of Part 1, the residents of Rutshire are grieving, guilt-ridden, and swiftly pivoting to post-funeral sex to the sounds of George Michael’s "Faith." As the feud between Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) reaches a point of no return, secret affairs hide an inch from discovery, unexpected new romances simmer, and the all-important war for commercial television dominance raises the stakes for one of the most superbly salacious shows on TV. — S.C.

Starring: David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Katherine Parkinson, Victoria Smurfit, Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Bella Maclean, Emily Atack, Lisa McGrillis, and Danny Dyer

How to watch: Rivals Season 2, Part 2 debuts on Disney+ on Nov. 11.

3. The Body

All hell breaks loose in Netflix's new series The Body, about a Catholic high school dance team who might have summoned the Devil.

Created by Quinn Shephard (Under the Bridge), The Body is an intoxicating blend of strange visions, sapphic angst, and religious hysteria, led by a formidable young cast. As I wrote in my review, "Mix the teen-girl ferocity of Yellowjackets with the moral panic of The Crucible, dress it up in a blinged-out Juicy Couture tracksuit, and you'll get The Body." Come on, who wouldn't want to give that a whirl? — B.E.

Starring: Kristina Bogic, Sara Boustany, Geena Meszaros, Nnamdi Asomugha, Louisa Krause, Shirley Chen, Jackson Kelly, and Sofia Wylie

How to watch: The Body is now streaming on Netflix.

2. The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, Season 3

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns for Season 3, and this time, Sauron (Charlie Vickers) is running the show. He's conquered most of Middle-earth and is working on forging one ring that will force all other rings of power to bend to his will. Can the rebellious Elves, Dwarves, and Men of Middle-earth stop him in time? If you have any passing knowledge of J.R.R. Tolkien's work, you know the answer. But, as is the case with Tolkien, the journey to the end point is where the real fun happens.

While The Rings of Power still struggles with its pacing and unwieldy scale, Season 3 is the show's most fun outing yet. Turns out, it's a total blast watching Sauron be fully evil and corrupt those around him, just as it's a blast to watch the show's spectacular fight sequences. And with the introduction of new characters like Celeborn (Jamie Campbell Bower), Galadriel's (Morfydd Clark) long-lost husband, there's many a new juicy dynamic to explore. — B.E.

Starring: Morfydd Clark, Charlie Vickers, Robert Aramayo, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Charles Edwards, Owain Arthur, Maxim Baldry, Jamie Campbell Bower, Trystan Gravelle, Robert Strange, Markella Kavenagh, Daniel Weyman, Eddie Marsan, Andrew Richardson, Zubin Varla, Adam Young, and Simon Pegg

How to watch: The first four episodes of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 are now streaming on Prime Video, with more every Wednesday.

Best of streaming this week: Cunk on Cinema

Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan) has taught audiences about life and earth in outrageously funny satirical mockumentaries. Now, she's tacking the history of movies with Cunk on Cinema.

Reaching back to the earliest days of the moving image, this mini-series, made up of six 15-minute episodes, offers many actual facts about the evolution of cinema, moving from Edison and Kuleshov to Spielberg and AI. Of course, through the lens of this deadpan and daft character, the results are a mix of informative and chaotically comedic. I warn you, it's hard to watch just one. I binged the whole lot in one sitting, cackling so hard and often that my face hurt in the end. Cheers to Cunk, and all the bewildered interviewees who endured her. — K.P.

Starring: Diane Morgan, Michael Bay, and Benedict Cumberbatch

How to watch: Cunk on Cinema is now streaming on Netflix.

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Apple's iPhone Duo has been my main phone for a month. I switched from the iPhone 17 Pro Max (I only tested the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max for a week), set up all my apps (including online banking and other finance apps, which typically require a more complicated setup) on the Duo, and put my other phones in a drawer.

This is a different type of test than a typical phone review. When you're writing a review, you're looking for the new and exciting. Once you've switched to a new phone entirely, you're looking for apps that don't work and annoyances that can't be fixed. Had I found enough of these, I would've gone back to the Pro.

But I feel zero desire to do so. The iPhone Duo has plenty of quirks, but none that would make me go back. In fact, I dread the moment when I'll have to go back to a regular-sized phone to do a review. The iPhone Duo is a game-changer for me. I am now a foldable phone guy.

For my detailed review of the iPhone Duo, go here. In this article, I'll skip the details and highlight the interesting bits.

The hardware has held up The hinge has held up nicely. And it's not for lack of use; I fold and unfold the Duo dozens of times each day. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable

My iPhone Duo works just as well as it did on the first day. I know that some unlucky folks have had screen trouble, but I haven't had anything of the sort so far. The dreaded crease is still barely visible. The hinge works smoothly. In fact, the only real trouble I've had with the Duo has been grease buildup on the inner display, which appears near-impossible to remove (but is, fortunately, invisible most of the time).

Not only did the hardware hold up, but I've gotten completely used to it. I perform the little tasks (check out a message, see the weather forecast) on the front display; I flip the phone open for anything taking longer than five seconds. It's become second nature, and I don't think about it anymore. I still awkwardly search for the volume buttons sometimes, but even that doesn't bother me much; I know they're there, somewhere.

The camera is the Duo's weak point, and I do miss the telephoto option. If there's one thing that would make me go back to a non-Duo phone, it would be the camera. The Duo's camera isn't bad, but it's roughly in line with what you'd get on an iPhone 16 or 17, and that can be hard if you've used a recent Pro model. For now, I'm sticking with it, but I really hope the next Duo gets a lot of improvements in this area.

Battery life isn't a problem. It's not as good as battery life on the iPhone 18 Pro Max, but it the Duo lasts a full day for me. It really depends on how you use it, and the Duo beckons you to use it more for gaming and videos, which drains the battery faster. Still, I've never had to charge it more than once per day, which is good enough for me.

SEE ALSO: The best iPhones for 2026: We compared cameras, battery life, and overall value The bugs are there, but I've gotten used to them Apple's own apps and features work excellent. Third-party apps are a mixed bag. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable

By far the most annoying bugs have to do with the fact that the iPhone Duo has four cameras and many apps still don't know when to invoke which one. Making a video call on Messenger, WhatsApp, or Apple's own FaceTime will yield different results depending on how the phone is turned; sometimes you'll be upside down for no good reason. Sometimes, the person you're on a call with will be in a narrow, vertical window awkwardly positioned in the middle of that large, horizontal inner display. I have no doubt this will all get fixed over time, but it is taking a bit too long.

The other annoyance is that some apps still haven't been properly updated for the Duo, and that could take months or perhaps years to fix. This includes some apps I use daily, such as Google Authenticator and TradingView. Others have been tweaked to fit the big display better, but those tweaks were just quick fixes. This isn't hard to get used to, but it just feels like the overall app experience on the Duo could and should be so much better.

That gorgeous inner display is so worth it Little tricks like these, where I use the magnifier to read the impossibly fine print in a tiny manual, also make the Duo worthwhile. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable

The other day, I watched two entire episodes of Slow Horses on the iPhone Duo. I've never done something like that on any phone; the displays were always too small. Given the Duo's screen size, brightness, and quality, watching on the Duo would actually be an improvement over a crappy hotel TV (and TVs in hotels are still very often very crappy).

On my desk, I now have the iPhone Duo all the time as an additional display. I use it to control music, check my calendar and reminders, and manage my smart home devices. In fact, wherever I go, I prop the Duo up beside me; it's like a more portable HomeView.

Showing a bunch of photos to someone, playing a video for a group, and browsing through a shopping site together with my wife are all tasks that are borderline annoying on a regular phone, and almost invariably end with someone giving up very quickly. On the Duo, the experience is great, and is invariably greeted with the same comment: "That screen is nice."

Oh, and the fact that the stereo speakers are pretty great also helps a lot when you're playing music on the Duo. Theoretically, you can prop up any phone on a table and play music, but you'll rarely do it because the sound is thin and tinny. On the Duo, it's good enough to be the background entertainer at a small gathering.

I'm a foldable phone guy now Yes, it's another photo of the Duo next to an espresso. Deal with it. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable

Keeping it simple: How many times do I hold the Duo in my hand and think, "damn, I wish I had a different phone now"? The answer is never. Or, perhaps, only when I need to take a photo, and even then the Duo is better for actually viewing the photos I've taken.

The advantages of having an iPhone with a massive, beautiful, iPad mini-like display in your pocket simply outweigh all of the compromises that you have to make with the Duo. And I don't see myself going back anytime soon.

Apple dropped a new premium rugged smartwatch this fall, the Apple Watch Ultra 4. While it looks the same as its predecessor on the outside, don't be fooled: Its has some updated internal hardware and fresh features that make it "an essential upgrade" for certain users, according to our reviewer.

Here's a closer look at the key differences between the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and last year's Apple Watch Ultra 3.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm) $774 at Amazon
  Shop Now at Amazon Shop Now at Best Buy Shop Now at Target Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm) $799 at Best Buy
  Shop Now at Best Buy Shop Now at Target Shop Now at Amazon Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Ultra 3: Pricing

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Ultra 3 both start at $799 in one size with cellular connectivity. The latter is no longer available in new condition through the Apple Store, but third-party retailers were still selling it as of this writing.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Ultra 3: Design Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable

As mentioned up top, both Apple Watch Ultras look virtually identical. They both have 49mm titanium cases that are water-resistant for up to 100 meters. The Ultra 4 is just slightly heavier by up to 1.4 grams, depending on the case color, and the back of it is made from ceramic and zirconia instead of ceramic and sapphire crystal.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Ultra 3: Display

Apple didn't make any changes to the Ultra's display between the two generations. The Ultra 3 and 4 both have a wide-angle, always-on OLED display with up to 3,000 nits of brightness. They're 50 percent brighter than the standard Apple Watch Series 12.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Ultra 3: Colors and styles Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable

The titanium cases on the Ultra 3 and 4 both come in the same two colors: natural and black. You can pair them each with an Alpine Loop, Trail Loop, Ocean Band, Titanium Milanese Loop ($100 extra), or premium bands from the Apple Watch Hermès collection that Apple designed in partnership with the luxury French fashion brand. Those cost a pretty penny.

Apple rolled out several new band colors and one new Hermès band style for the Ultra 4. They also fit the Ultra 3, and you can buy them separately for $99 to $2,199:

• Alpine Loops: Desert, dark olive, and burgundy

• Trail Loops: Dark umber, sand, and burgundy

• Ocean Bands: Translucent gray, translucent kelp, and translucent black

• Apple Watch Hermès collection: Grand H Titane band

Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Ultra 3: Specs

Like the Series 12, the Ultra 4 runs on Apple's brand-new S11 chip, which makes it capable of taking more accurate step counts and running some new Audio Intelligence tools (more on those shortly). The Ultra 3 has an older S10 chip.

Both Apple Watch Ultras support WiFi 4 and Bluetooth 5.3, and come equipped with 64GB of built-in storage.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Ultra 3: Battery life

The Ultra 3 is a very long-lasting smartwatch, but thanks to that S11 chip, the Ultra 4 can stretch its battery life even further in a bunch of different scenarios. It's rated for up to 50 hours of normal usage and 84 hours in Low Power Mode, which is a boost of up to 19 percent compared to the Ultra 3. It taps out at 42 hours of normal usage and 72 hours in Low Power Mode.

Both Ultras can charge to 80 percent battery in about 45 minutes, but the Ultra 4 charges quicker on shorter cycles. Fifteen minutes on an outlet gives it up to 18 hours of normal use, while a five-minute charge delivers up to 10 hours of sleep tracking. Those numbers dip down to 12 hours and 8 hours, respectively, with the Ultra 3.

The Ultra 4 also has new Extended Workout and Max Extended Workout modes. These get you up to 25 and 45 hours of usage during endurance activities while the watch is taking constant GPS and heart rate readings.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Ultra 3: Sensors Credit: Apple Credit: Stan Schroeder / Mashable

Chip and battery life aside, the Ultra 4's biggest hardware upgrade comes in the form of its new optical and electrical heart sensors. The former glow green on the underside of the device.

Thanks to these sensors, Apple said the Ultra 4 takes more frequent and accurate heart-rate readings and measures heart rate variability (HRV), a marker of stress and recovery, up to 24 times more often than the Ultra 3. You can now compare your daytime and nighttime HRV measurements as well.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs. Ultra 3: Features Credit: Apple

Both Ultras run on watchOS 27 and support Apple Intelligence tools like and Siri AI. Key health and safety features like hypertension notifications, sleep apnea alerts, blood oxygen readings, cycle tracking, and Emergency SOS via Satellite are available on either model. But since the Ultra 4 has a more powerful chip and better sensors, it can do a couple things that the Ultra 3 can't.

One is calculate a Readiness score, which tells the user how fit they are for future exercises on a scale of 0 to 10. This score is based on their recent activity, vitals, and quality of sleep.

SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about the new Apple Watch features

The Ultra 4 also has a redesigned pedometer model that can track steps more accurately and a new Steps complication on its watch face. On older Apple Watch models, a step count widget is something you have to DIY.

Finally, the Ultra 4 adds Audio Intelligence tools like Sound Recognition alerts, Live Rewind conversation transcriptions, Siri Recap conversation summaries, and automatic music recognition via Shazam, which rely on its built-in microphone. Apple said they don't create or store any audio recordings, and that raw audio is processed separately from the rest of the system before being deleted. But if you're too sketched out by them, you can just turn them off.

All of these new features are also available on the Apple Watch Series 12, which has the same upgraded chip and sensors as the Ultra 4.

Final thoughts: Who should upgrade?

After testing the Apple Watch Ultra 4 for a few days prior to its release, Mashable senior editor Stan Schroeder concluded that it's "an essential upgrade" for "an athlete, especially an endurance athlete, who needs the best battery life and the best heart rate measurement system available." If your workouts aren't quite as intense, you'll probably be content with an Ultra 3.

It should be noted that the Ultra 3 is easier to find on sale these days since it's an older device. (It's been as cheap as $649 a couple times and regularly falls to $699, while the Ultra 4 has only hit $699.99 once so far since launch.) If you want a fancy and durable wearable at a great value, monitor retailers' listings for deals in the coming weeks, especially around Black Friday. That said, if both models are sitting at their usual price of $799 when you go to buy one, you might as well get the nicer Ultra 4.

If you're a fan of the AdultFriendFinder hookup site, you'll be interested to know it's part of a larger network of dating and hookup sites that share AFF's architecture and design philosophy. These sites are collectively known as the FriendFinder Network, which encompasses a wide variety of platforms, from mainstream dating sites to services for religious daters and even live cam sites. 

Here are three of the most popular AFF alternatives run by the FriendFinder Network:

ALT

ALT is one of the largest kinksters-only dating sites around, with even more focus on BDSM than AdultFriendFinder. The interface and general feel of the site are clearly inspired by AFF, but there's an emphasis on connecting individuals to couples or couples to individuals. And the user base is largely well-schooled in the ins and outs of BDSM. 

If you're looking for a dedicated dom or want to explore the intricacies of Shibari with someone in your area, ALT offers a large number of like-minded daters. Sign up with an open mind, and you're guaranteed to have a good time. 

BigChurch

If you've spent any time on AFF, it may surprise you to learn that one of the other sites under the FriendFinder network umbrella is a Christian dating site. A similar interface experience is the extent of their similarities, unsurprisingly. BigChurch has almost nothing else in common with its spicier sibling.

As with many other FriendFinder sites, signing up is totally free, and BigChurch has a strong community aspect, with a biblical bent nearly everywhere you look. The homepage serves up not only a Bible verse (Genesis 2:24: "A man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh" — what else!) but also a search bar, so instead of finding partners by shared kinks, you can find someone who shares your passion for Ephesians. 

Cams.com

If you're more of a visual person and want a dating experience to match, Cams.com is a great alternative dating platform. As with AFF, the experience is quite restrictive for free members, though it does allow you to browse webcam feeds. The real fun begins when you sign up for an upgraded paid account. You can then access HD webcam feeds, with options to tip, private message, or live video chat with other users. 

It also offers a very robust search filter, with models of all legal ages, genders (trans-inclusive!), and ethnicities. One big caveat, though: as with AFF, there are scammers on Cams.com, often using pre-recorded video feeds, so it's always worth taking a second to verify that the person you're watching is real before you spend a token on them or send a DM. 

TL;DR: Live stream Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants for free on 7Plus. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Thursday Night Football kicks off with an NFC East showdown, as the Washington Commanders visit the New York Giants.

The Giants have a better win-loss record this season, 5-2 vs. 2-5, but the last time these teams met, it ended in a tie — this game will settle the score. Coming off a win over the Philadelphia Eagles, the Giants certainly want to keep that momentum. They're currently in the hunt for a playoff spot.

If you want to watch Commanders vs. Giants in the NFL for free from anywhere in the world, here's all the information you need.

When is Commanders vs. Giants?

Washington Commanders vs. New York Giants starts at 8.15 p.m. ET on Nov. 12. This fixture takes place at MetLife Stadium.

How to watch Commanders vs. Giants for free

Commanders vs. Giants in the NFL is available to live stream for free on 7Plus.

7Plus is geo-restricted to Australia only, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, meaning you can live stream Commanders vs. Giants for free from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the NFL by following these simple steps:

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

2. Download the app to your device of choice

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

4. Visit 7Plus

5. Watch Commanders vs. Giants for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Commanders vs. Giants without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture (plus NFL action) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NFL?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NFL, for a number of reasons:

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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.

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The best early Walmart Black Friday deals: Best Apple Deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199.00 (save $50) Get Deal Best Home Deal Roborock Qrevo S5V Robot Vacuum and Mop $499.99 (save $400) Get Deal Best TV Deal LG 65-inch C6 Series 4K UHD OLED AI Smart webOS 26 TV $1,399.99 (save $1,300) Get Deal Best Lego Deal Lego Pokémon Pikachu and Poké Ball $159.95 (save $40.04) Get Deal Best Kitchen Deal Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series Espresso Machine and Drip Coffee Maker $489.00 (save $60) Get Deal Best Speaker Deal JBL Flip 6 $79.95 (Save $50) Get Deal Best Laptop Deal Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 15.3" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop, (Intel Core Ultra 5, 16GB Ram, 512GB SSD) $729 (Save $470.99) Get Deal Best Home Security Deal Wyze Wireless Video Doorbell $49.98 (Save $15.99) Get Deal

Walmart's Black Friday sale is arriving in three waves this year, with the first big deals drop kicking off on Nov. 12 and running until Nov. 15. The retailer's ad scans have been live for some time, offering shoppers a sneak peek at what's to come during its early Black Friday sale.

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This three-day-long event is just the start, though. The retailer also has a Black Friday sale planned for Nov. 23-29, plus a Cyber Monday sale running from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. Walmart+ members can even get early access to the sale (plus exclusive online-only deals during the first 24 hours). If that's piqued your interest, check out our guide to signing up for Walmart+ to learn more.

There are quite a few early deals up that are worth a look before the main event starts. At the time of this writing, we've spotted discounts on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4, a 65-inch LG C6 TV, and even the Lego Pokémon Pikachu and Poké Ball, which has hit an all-time low price. These are just a few highlights.

Check out more of our favorite finds below, or for a deeper dive into what's available, our rundown of early Black Friday deals at Walmart can help you out.

Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 at Walmart
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AirPods Pro 3 are our favorite pair of buds for Apple users, so it's always exciting when we spot a discount. Ahead of Black Friday sales, they're currently marked down to $199 at Walmart, saving you $50 off the regular price.

There's a good chance they'll drop a bit lower during the main sale (the lowest price they've dipped to is $169, according to price tracker camelmart), but this is still a pretty good deal if you're itching to pick them up now. They're certainly worth the investment, with Active Noise Cancellation, high-quality audio, built-in heart rate sensing, and up to eight hours of battery life with ANC.

More Apple deals

• Apple AirTag 4 Pack (2nd Generation) — $69.99 $99 (save $29.01)

• Apple AirPods 4 — $89 $129.99 (save $40.99)

• Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro (M5 Pro, 18-core CPU/20 core GPU, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,816.99 $2,999 (save $183)

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It's not even Black Friday yet, and this Roborock Qrevo S5V is already down to its lowest price at Walmart. It's currently on sale for $499.99, which is $400 off its list price of $899.99. That's a huge discount, and this combo cleaner is certainly worth the pick-up if you need a little extra assistance with your floors.

It features 12,000Pa suction for lifting dirt, debris, hair, and more, plus dual spinning mops that can hit 200 RPM to scrub out stains. Its Obstacle Avoidance System is very helpful, steering clear of any objects that might be in its way as it cleans around, and PreciSense LiDAR Navigation helps it map out your home for an efficient clean.

More home deals

• Bissell Little Green Portable Deep Cleaner — $74.62 $101.97 (save $27.35)

• Shark Steam & Scrub Scrubbing Steam Mop — $98.74 $149 (save $50.26)

• Shark Navigator Lift-Away Upright Vacuum Cleaner — $118 $168 (save $50)

• KitchenAid Deluxe Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer — $279 $449.99 (save $170.99)

• Roborock Q10 X5+ Robot Vacuum and Mop — $299.99 $499.99 (save $200)

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Black Friday is a great time to upgrade your TV, and this 65-inch LG C6 TV offers an impressive 4K OLED display, support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and a 165Hz Refresh Rate for gamers. Walmart has slashed $1,300 off ahead of its early Black Friday sale, bringing its price down from $2,699.99 to $1,399.99. That's a massive drop, and not too far off from its lowest-ever point of $1,339.99.

More TV deals

• Samsung 65-inch Class U8000H Series Crystal UHD 4K TV — $298 $378 (save $80)

• Samsung 65-inch Class M70HB Series Mini LED 4K UHD Smart TV — $378 $478 (save $100)

• TCL 75-inch Class QM6K Series QD-Mini LED QLED 4K UHD HDR Smart TV — $798 $999.99 (save $201.99)

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$199.99 Save $40.04   Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

The 2,050-piece Lego Pikachu and Poké Ball set is an absolute delight for Pokémon fans, and it's recently received a surprise price drop ahead of Black Friday. Walmart currently has it on sale for $159.95. That's $40.04 off its original price, marking the lowest price we've seen since its launch. If it's been on your radar, this is a great time to act.

More Lego deals

• Lego Classic Medium Creative Brick Box — $21.42 $34.99 (save $13.57)

• Lego Pokémon Eevee — $47.96 $59.99 (save $12.03)

• Lego KPop Demon Hunters Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird — $55.95 $69.99 (save $14.04)

• Lego Star Wars Grogu with Hover Pram — $79.99 $99.99 (save $20)

• Lego Harry Potter Diagon Alley Wizarding Shops — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40)

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$549 Save $60   Get Deal at Walmart Why we like it

The Ninja Luxe Café Premier is an espresso/coffee maker we have a lot of love for, with Mashable's Samantha Mangino writing that it "strikes the perfect balance of user-friendly design with high-end settings." If you've had your eyes on it, Walmart's knocked it down to a new low price ahead of Black Friday. This has brought its price down from $549 to $489, making now an excellent time to add it to your shopping cart.

More kitchen deals

• Crock-Pot Manual 7-Quart Slow Cooker — $34.96 $79.99 (save $45.03)

• Nespresso Vertuo Pop Coffee and Espresso Maker — $84.97 $119 (save $34.03)

• Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker — $149 $169 (save $20)

• Ninja Luxe Café Premier Series Espresso Machine and Drip Coffee Maker — $489 $549 (save $60)

Best speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Walmart JBL Flip 6 $79.95 at Walmart
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Whether you plan on sharing holiday tunes or your favorite podcast wherever you go this season, a portable speaker can make everything better. This one has a powerful woofer with a separate tweeter and dual passive bass radiators for room-filling sound. It’s rated IP67 against water and dust, and a full charge lasts up to 12 hours, so the party doesn't have to stop until you're ready. Plus, you can link it up with other compatible JBL speakers for stereo or bigger sound.

More speaker deals

• Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker — $29.99 $45.99 (save $16)

• JLab JBuds Party Portable Speaker — $47.99 $59.99 (save $12)

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If you're in the market for a new daily driver laptop, this is a great option. The 15.3-inch touchscreen has a 1920 x 1200 display, with a 360-degree hinge that means it can transform from laptop to folding tablet or stand modes for sketching or streaming on the couch. It boasts an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor 322 with 16GB of DDR5 memory and a 512GB SSD, and support for WiFi 7 so you stay connected even in larger homes.

More laptop deals

• HP 14-inch HD Windows 11 Laptop (Intel N150, 4GB RAM, 128GB Storage) — $199 $259 (save $60)

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If you want to keep an eye out for who darkens your doorstep, this video doorbell is a boon for your home security setup. It has a 150-degree view and motion detection, as well as two-way audio, so you can communicate with anyone on your porch. You can mount it on battery power alone or wire it into the existing doorbell leads for constant power. It works with Alexa and Google Assistant and includes a one-month Cam Plus trial, which adds cloud recording and smarter person and package alerts.

More home security deals

• TP-Link Tapo TCW34 Dual-Camera Indoor/Outdoor Security Camera — $49 $58 (save $9)

Where to check for Zelda Switch 2 stock: Nintendo Nintendo Switch 2 — The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition $519.99 at Nintendo Shop Now Amazon Nintendo Switch 2 — The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition $519.99 at Amazon Shop Now Walmart Nintendo Switch 2 — The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition $519.99 at Walmart Shop Now Target Nintendo Switch 2 — The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition $519.99 at Target Shop Now Best Buy Nintendo Switch 2 — The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition $519.99 at Best Buy Shop Now GameStop Nintendo Switch 2 — The Legend of Zelda — 40th Anniversary Edition $519.99 at GameStop Shop Now

If your current morning ritual involves violently hitting refresh on a dozen retail tabs, you already know the vibe: finding the Nintendo Switch 2: The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition is turning into an Olympic sport.

Between automated bot armies scooping digital drops, surprise order cancellations at Walmart, and inventory vanishing in seconds on Amazon, this custom black-and-gold console feels like a myth. But while digital storefronts look completely barren, stock is actively circulating behind the scenes.

Where to check for Zelda Switch 2 stock right now

Before getting into the restock details, bookmark these retailer pages to check for surprise drops:

• Nintendo Store — Out of stock right now, but you can add it to your wishlist to get pinged the second a restock hits.

• Amazon — Dropping tiny batches of consoles randomly throughout the day.

• Walmart — Stock exists but only for third-party listings selling at way over market price, so make sure your in-stock email alerts are turned on.

• Target — Sold out online, but periodic drops have taken place in-store.

• Best Buy — Sold out online, but select stores ran midnight openings on Nov. 5 with walk-in stock.

• GameStop — Online orders are off; you will have to walk into a store to find one.

Why is the console selling out so fast?

The feeding frenzy is being supercharged by Nintendo’s staggered release calendar. While the custom Zelda 40th Anniversary hardware dropped first on Oct. 29, the flagship game driving demand — The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 — arrived on Thursday, Nov. 5.

The remake rebuilds the 1998 classic from the ground up with modernized controls, a fully orchestrated soundtrack, reworked dungeon puzzles, and expanded Hyrule environments. Since the $520 console doesn’t include the game, everyone is rushing to lock down a system before launch day.

Opens in a new window Credit: Nintendo The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 $59.99 at Amazon
  Shop Now at Amazon What comes with the Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2?

The package includes the special-edition Switch 2 system sporting a custom black-and-gold finish, themed Joy-Con 2 controllers, and a matching dock decorated with the gold Triforce emblem. It retains the platform's signature flexibility, letting you switch between TV, Tabletop, and Handheld modes whenever you want.

Inside the themed chassis, you get 256GB of built-in storage (expandable with microSD Express cards), a vivid display in handheld mode, faster load times, and support for up to 4K resolution on compatible TVs when the console sits in the dock.

The magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers add mouse-style tracking in supported games, while the new GameChat hub lets you voice chat and share your screen directly as you play. It also plays your older Switch games and supports standard multiplayer options.

How can you improve your chances of finding stock?

Landing limited-edition Nintendo hardware takes a little prep work, but these battle-tested habits will give you a real edge over the bots:

• Save your checkout details everywhere — Log in to Target, Best Buy, Walmart, and the Nintendo Store to save your shipping address and default card. Stopping to type a card number or billing zip code during a live drop is how you lose an order.

• Hands off the refresh button in Best Buy's queue — When an online drop goes live, Best Buy puts shoppers into a randomized waiting line to filter out scrapers. Touching the reload button resets your spot and boots you straight to the back.

• Watch for Walmart+ early-access paywalls — Walmart frequently locks headline console drops behind paid Walmart+ subscriptions for the first 30 to 60 minutes. If you have a membership, keep that tab signed in; if not, wait for the general public window to unlock.

• Dodge third-party sellers — Double-check the seller before buying. Marketplace scalpers frequently list units for jacked-up prices; make sure it says "Sold and shipped by [Retailer]" at the standard price.

• Skip the web wars and head to physical stores — Online checkout bots grab website stock in under 15 seconds. Showing up in person is easily your most reliable path to securing one without paying scalper markups.

Will the Zelda Switch 2 be restocked on Black Friday?

Most likely, yes.

Stores like Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy often hold onto popular gaming hardware to use as headline deals during Black Friday and Cyber Monday week.

With that said, Black Friday restocks are usually the hardest ones to catch. You will be fighting website crashes, gift shoppers, and automated bots all at once. If you can grab a console whenever stock appears, take it. Think of Black Friday as a backup plan, not your main bet.

Console hunting sucks right now, period. But between the surprise micro-drops and physical store restocks, you still have real shots at retail price — just be ready to move the second that stock goes live.

What's your vibe on a long car journey? Are you the driver — focused on the road and your safety, determined to get to your destination on time? Or are you the passenger, tasked with the aux cord, cueing up podcasts, and sipping on an iced coffee? Yes, we're talking about the passenger princesses out there.

Nov. 18 marks the third annual National Passenger Princess Day, and Dutch Bros is taking the viral trend to the next level with a mammoth merch drop.

To mark the occasion, Dutch Bros is rolling out its first-ever dedicated holiday energy drink, an online drop of fuzzy car accessories, and a nationwide morning giveaway of rhinestone car vent bling. Yes, this is real.

The festivities kick off on Nov. 13 and culminate on Nov. 18 with free car charms on qualifying beverage orders:

• Pink Majesty (Nov. 13): The chain's first dedicated beverage engineered specifically for the occasion. It blends a neon-pink Rebel energy drink base with tiny edible candy crown sprinkles.

• Merch Drop (Nov. 13): Dropping exclusively on the Dutch Bros Shop online, the collection features a plush pink fuzzy seat belt cover, an oversized sherpa-lined cabin hoodie, a bedazzled mini cup-holder trash bin, and a specialty "credit card wand" designed for swiping cards at drive-thru windows with acrylic nails.

• Vent Charm Giveaway (Nov. 18): Starting at 5 a.m. local time on the official holiday, drive-thru guests ordering any medium or large drink walk away with one of three collectible rhinestone-studded car vent clips (free while supplies last).

Credit: Dutch Bros

Physical stock for Dutch Bros giveaways is notoriously lean. If you pull up to the drive-thru window after the morning rush, odds are the franchise will be completely out of charms. The early bird gets the merch.

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AI tools can be incredibly useful, but there’s a trade-off worth thinking about: when you use a cloud-based assistant, your conversations and uploaded documents may be processed outside your own computer. If you’d rather keep more control over your information — and skip another monthly AI bill — Pansophy offers a different approach. The Pansophy Private Personal AI Desktop Assistant Base Plan is on sale for $63.20 with code DEAL20 through Nov. 15.

Instead of sending your prompts and files to a cloud service, Pansophy runs its AI processing locally on your computer. That means you can use its chat, writing, and coding tools without depending on a cloud account or paying per token. Once activated and running, it can also work offline, so you don’t need an internet connection for every task.

There’s plenty to do with it, too. Use Pansophy to brainstorm ideas, draft emails, generate or debug code, summarize research, and work with documents. You can upload PDFs, Word documents, text files, and Markdown files to get summaries, ask questions, rewrite passages, or translate content. An optional web search mode can bring live search results into your workflow when you’re connected.

Pansophy supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS, with a minimum of 4GB RAM and 8GB recommended. The Base license covers one device and includes lifetime access and updates, with no token limits or recurring software fees.

A couple of things to know: this is a desktop-only product, and it doesn’t currently support image or video generation. You’ll also need an internet connection for activation and optional web searches.

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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.

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

SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hint

School writing.

Hurdle Word 1 answer

CHALK

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Copy.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 12, 2026 Hurdle Word 2 Answer

ROGER

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Dance.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Nov. 12, 2026 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Nov. 12, 2026 Hurdle Word 3 answer

BEBOP

Hurdle Word 4 hint

12.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

DOZEN

Final Hurdle hint

Purple flower.

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LILAC

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Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers.

Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need.

While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meanings is a clue in and of itself. Connections frequently includes clues that involve words within words and other visual clues.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 12, 2026 Good heavens meaning

An expression used to express disbelief.

Great Scott meaning

An expression used to express amazement.

Holy smokes meaning

An expression used to express amazement.

Jiminy Cricket meaning

An iconic Disney character from Pinocchio.

Gladiator sandals meaning

A type of shoe inspired by the ancient Roman era.

Marty McFly meaning

The main character in Back to the Future.

Moonlight Sonata meaning

Beethoven's most popular song.

Rocky road meaning

A chocolate dessert.

Arctic char meaning

A northern species of salmon and trout.

Comedy roast meaning

A barrage of jokes making fun of someone.

Doc Brown meaning

A scientist in Back to the Future.

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You're toast meaning

A popular saying meaning you've messed up.

Change purse meaning

A small purse used for carrying spare change.

Flux capacitor meaning

A part of the time machine in Back to the Future.

Shift dress meaning

A popular dress from the 1950s.

Swing set meaning

An outdoor play structure with multiple swings.

Have you learned the meanings and still want the things? Check out the hints and answers for today's NYT Connections puzzle.

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

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a film buff.

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 12, 2026 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: Wow!

• Green: Transformation

• Blue: Chef it up

• Purple: Great films

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Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: "Gadzooks!"

• Green: Starting with variations

• Blue: Ending in ways to cook things

• Purple: Starting with Best Picture Oscar winners

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 #1250 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• "Gadzooks!": GOOD HEAVENS, GREAT SCOTT, HOLY SMOKES, JIMINY CRICKET

• Starting with variations: CHANGE PURSE, FLUX CAPACITOR, SHIFT DRESS, SWING SET

• Ending in ways to cook things: ARCTIC CHAR, COMEDY ROAST, DOC BROWN, YOU'RE TOAST

• Starting with Best Picture Oscar winners: GLADIATOR SANDALS, MARTY MCFLY, MOONLIGHT SONATA, ROCKY ROAD

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

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

Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you attend a lot of events.

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 12, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Facing the music

The words are related to watching something.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words involve attending an event.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

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NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Audience.

NYT Strands word list for November 12

• Concertgoer

• Spectator

• Listener

• Viewer

• Patron

• Audience

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

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

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

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

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What's the best Wordle starting word?

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

What happened to the Wordle archive?

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

Is Wordle getting harder?

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

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Gold measurement.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter A appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter K.

The Wordle answer today is...

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

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

KARAT

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

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Updated on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 9:45 a.m. ET — Jensen Huang officially resigned on Thursday morning, with CFO Colette Kress taking over as interim CEO.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang came under scrutiny this week after he admitted to an affair that The New York Times linked to a suspected Chinese intelligence asset. It now appears that this may not have been his only affair, a second strike which may see him ousted from his position leading the multibillion-dollar chipmaker.

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The New York Times reports that Huang had an extramarital romantic relationship with his coworker Kimberly Powell, who currently serves as Nvidia's vice president of healthcare. While it's unclear whether this affair is still ongoing, multiple sources speaking to the Times stated that Huang and Powell were seen being affectionate with each other as recently as this March. Huang has been married to his wife since 1985, while Powell is reportedly married as well.

Meanwhile, Nvidia’s board is allegedly looking to oust Huang. The company had previously stated that Huang would stay on as CEO during the investigation into his affair with Megaspeed executive Alice Huang (no relation). However, the revelation of his relationship with Powell may have changed that plan. The Wall Street Journal reports that the board now intends to remove Huang. Reuters reported that the board was meeting late Wednesday to decide his future.

Nvidia's code of conduct does not explicitly prohibit workers from cheating on their spouses, or from dating their coworkers. However, it does warn employees to avoid conflicts of interest, which may include "personal relationships," and further states that managers "serve as role models."

"We ask ourselves what the impact would be if our conduct or action became public or came to the attention of respected colleagues," reads the code.

"We conduct ourselves and our business with the highest ethical standards by never taking undue advantage of a business relationship and never sacrificing a long-term relationship for a short-term gain."

In a letter preceding the code, Huang stated that it is the company's "responsibility to maintain high ethical standards," and urged employees to "ensure that each of us upholds the principles that are essential for preserving NVIDIA's reputation as a distinguished and exceptional company."

On Nov. 8, Huang acknowledged the affair in an email to employees that Nvidia later published, The New York Times having named his affair partner as Ms. Huang. Though U.S. spy agencies have reportedly identified Ms. Huang as a Chinese intelligence asset, China has refuted such allegations as "groundless smears and slanders" against the country.

Nvidia's stock was already down after the recent U.S. midterm elections, and fell around 10 percent through Tuesday's close after Huang's affair with Ms. Huang became public. Now the company’s stock has fallen even further following reports of his second affair and potential ousting, shaving more than 8 percent off its value in Wednesday's after-hours trading.

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If you're an Android user looking for a smartwatch that actually keeps up with your phone, the Google Pixel Watch 5 is worth looking into. This latest model brings Gemini Intelligence, a domed Actua 360 display, and up to 40 hours of battery life. The $400 list price might have been too high for some, but right now Amazon has the 44mm Wi-Fi model available for $300, 25% off the MSRP. If you've been eyeing the Pixel Watch 5, now's the chance to grab one.

My home server plans usually die when I look at the hardware list. Everyone claims you need a dedicated box, which is rough if you don't have a spare machine sitting around. In reality, the PC you already have can handle most of it. Docker Desktop runs on Windows, and plenty of useful tools are small enough that they barely register next to my browser tabs.

Long-time Android fans are well aware of the legendary Tasker app, but the experience isn’t limited to phones. The “AutoWear” plugin brings Wear OS devices, such as the Pixel Watch and Galaxy Watch, into the fold.

Laptops compromise the computer experience in exchange for portability and mobility. There's no way around that fact.

The air around us is full of signals that we can't see. Despite the technology being more than 100 years old, radio waves are still frequently used by music stations, satellites, aircraft, and more. You don't need expensive equipment to pick up these signals; you can do it with a dongle that can cost as little as $25.