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TL;DR: As of Dec 2, the Xbox Series X 1TB and College Football 25 bundle is available to purchase for $559.99 on Walmart.

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Football season just got a lot better with this Walmart bundle: The Xbox Series X 1TB paired with College Football 25 Standard Edition is now available for $559.99. While the price hasn't dropped, this bundle is a touchdown for gamers and football fans looking to get in the game for a decent Cyber Monday price.

The Xbox Series X sports a super-fast SSD, reducing load times, so you can spend less time waiting and more time scoring touchdowns. The custom RDNA 2 GPU enables 4K gameplay at 60fps, with support for up to 120fps in compatible titles, giving you stunning visuals and buttery-smooth performance.

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This is a score for grabbing a solid entertainment hub, too. The built-in 4K Blu-ray player, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby Vision support make this console a bit of tech you'll have on for more than just gaming. Stream your favorite shows, enjoy a cinematic movie night, or let the immersive sound immediately drag you into the action.

If you're nostalgic for older games, the Xbox Series X delivers with backward compatibility spanning three generations of Xbox titles. That means classics from the 360 era or your Xbox One library. Series X has you covered with Smart Delivery that switches between console generations, and is seamless. There's no need to repurchase games you already own here.

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College Football 25 Standard Edition is also a perfect choice for sports fans. Rebuild your favorite team in Dynasty Mode, relive the glory days, or take on rivals in fast-paced, visually stunning matches. While it may not reinvent the wheel off the field, it nails the on-field gameplay, making it a must-play.

At $559.99, this bundle combines current-gen gaming with the ultimate sports experience. Upgrading your console, adding to your collection, or gifting the ultimate football fan? This Cyber Monday offer is too good to pass up.

SAVE $700: As of Dec. 2, the 65-inch Samsung The Frame TV is on sale for $1,299.99 at Best Buy. This is $700 off its list price of $1,999.99.

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We're in the final moments of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale. If you've been hoping to pick up a brand-new TV, you're in luck. Quite a few top retailers still have sales on some of their biggest and best models, including the fancy Samsung The Frame TV.

The 65-inch model of Samsung's The Frame TV is currently on sale for $1,299.99 at Best Buy. This is $700 off its hefty original price tag of $1,999.99. It's an excellent amount of savings that won't stick around for long, as many Cyber Monday sales only last through the day. So if you've had your eye on this model, this is a great time to scoop it up.

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The Frame is a 4K QLED TV that boasts stunning picture quality for all of your movie nights or TV show marathons, but it's mainly known for its art mode. This allows the TV to double as an art piece in your living space. It features some fantastic pieces as well and now even includes art from the likes of Vincent van Gogh, Henri Rousseau, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Frida Kahlo thanks to New York's Museum of Modern Art. And for gamers, by purchasing this TV you'll also get one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free, which is a great bonus.

Don't miss out on this excellent deal on Samsung's 65-inch The Frame TV for Cyber Monday.

If you want to check out even more TV deals, it's worth having a look at our roundup of the best Cyber Monday TV deals at Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. Alongside Samsung's The Frame, we've listed even more of the best deals for various TV sizes so you can find the best pick for your home ahead of the holidays.

SAVE 50%: As of Dec. 2, you can save 50% on an NBA League Pass season subscription. With the help of code"NBABFCM2024 at the checkout, you can drop the price to just $55.

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The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale events may be in the final stretch, but there are still plenty of deals to take advantage of before it's all over and done with. If you're an NBA fan looking to save some cash for the season, NBA League Pass is here with an unbeatable offer on its season subscription.

For a limited time, you can save 50 percent on an NBA League Pass season subscription. Normally this retails for $109.99 for the season, but by using the code NBABFCM2024 at checkout, you can drop its price down to $55. As mentioned earlier, this is a limited time offer for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so act fast if you want to save some money for the season.

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While this plan does have commercials, it's still a worthy investment for basketball fans. Alongside the ability to watch games live or on-demand, this plan also includes 24/7 access to NBA TV and multiview to watch up to four games at once.

Enjoy the NBA season with the satisfaction of knowing you've gotten to keep some cash for yourself. Don't miss out on 50 percent off an NBA League Pass season subscription this Cyber Monday.

This deal joins a variety of other streaming deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday that are well worth taking advantage of before they're gone for good. At the moment, you can still save on subscriptions for Hulu, Peacock, Max, Paramount+, and a variety of add-ons for each of these services. Similar to the NBA League Pass deal, this is your last chance to jump on some of these deals so sign up while you can.

ExpressVPN is a popular and well-known VPN service with a strong reputation for privacy. It has been the best VPN in our ranking for years now, and I decided to review the service again, put it through its paces, and see if it still lives up to the hype. Overall, it does, though the price may take you aback.

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for December 2 Where did Wordle come from?

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.

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for December 2 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Sly or cunning.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no reoccurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter G.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. SEE ALSO: The Cyber Monday deals we're obsessing over 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...

GUILE.

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

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

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

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 Wordle.

Connections is the latest New York Times word game 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's The Mini crossword answers for December 2 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Report

• Green: Requires a thick rubber hammer

• Blue: Iconic clothing iconography

• Purple: Types of clips

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Announce

• Green: Things Involving Mallets

• Blue: Icon Embroidered on a Polo Shirt

• Purple: ___Clip

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 #540 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Announce: BROADCAST, DECLARE, HERALD, TRUMPET

• Things Involving Mallets: CARPENTRY, CROQUET, WHAC-A-MOLE, XYLOPHONE

• Icon Embroidered on a Polo Shirt: CROCODILE, LAUREL, POLO PLAYER, SWOOSH

• ___Clip: ALLIGATOR, HAIR, PAPER, VIDEO

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 December 2

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

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.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

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

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

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for December 2 Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: "King of Crash" not included

• Green: Tim Duncan category

• Blue: "Peyton" might make this one easier

• Purple: Cosas verdes

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Babe Ruth Nicknames

• Green: Terms for a Frontcourt Basketball Player

• Blue: NFL QB First Names

• Purple: Green ___

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

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #68 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Babe Ruth Nicknames - BABE, BAMBINO, COLOSSUS OF CLOUT, SULTAN OF SWAT

• Terms for a Frontcourt Basketball Player - BIG, CENTER, FORWARD, POST

• NFL QB First Names - BAKER, BO, JOSH, WILL

• Green ___ - BAY, JACKET, MONSTER, WAVE

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.

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

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.

Save $200: As of Dec. 2, ASUS ROG Ally 512GB is $499.99 at Best Buy (was $649.99) for Cyber Monday. Best Buy Plus members save an extra $50.

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It's official: Cyber Monday just smashed Black Friday. ASUS ROG Ally 512GB for just $499.99 at Best Buy. That's a $150 discount off its usual price of $649.99. But if you're a My Best Buy Plus member, the savings get even sweeter with an extra $50 off, bringing the price down to $449.99.

This handheld gaming beast has been turning heads for a reason. The ROG Ally features a 7-inch FHD 120Hz touchscreen powered by the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor and AMD Radeon RDNA 3 graphics. It delivers up to 1080p visuals with enough power to play most games at 720p and above.

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With 512GB SSD storage and 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, buyers can expect fast load times and plenty of room for games. There's also a micro SD socket to expand this, or you can buy a micro M.2 drive and upgrade the internal SSD yourself. If you're going the MicroSD route, we recommend a USB-C splitter with a 65W charging USB-C slot to keep your Micro SD card cool instead. No handheld PC is perfect!

The ROG Ally also includes Dolby Atmos surround sound and loads of connectivity options. There's USB-C, WiFi, Bluetooth, and even an ASUS proprietary port to hook up an external graphics card for even better performance.

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This Cyber Monday deal beats its Black Friday counterpart thanks to the additional $50 discount for My Best Buy Plus members. Membership pays for itself with this deal alone, so take advantage of this opportunity to upgrade your gaming setup. And even if you don't have a Best Buy Plus membership, there's no harm in asking friends and family to pick one up with them.

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands 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 December 2 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 2 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Beatlemania!

These words are famous songs.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

Words are songs from the Beatles

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is SongTitles.

Featured Video For You Strands 101: How to win NYT’s latest word game NYT Strands word list for December 2

• Yesterday

• Blackbird

• Help

• Revolution

• Taxman

• SongTitles

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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!

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 Strands.

The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium, the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts.

But there's no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers you need to progress right here.

And when you're done, check out the many other word games you can play on Mashable, including a full-size crossword.

Also, if you get stuck on any other daily word games, such as Wordle, Connections, or Strands — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to Daily Mini Crossword for Monday, December 2, 2024:

AcrossRevolver inventor

• The answer is Colt.

The catch

• The answer is Caveat.

Jumpy

• The answer is OnEdge.

Profit portion

• The answer is Margin.

Passionate

• The answer is Ardent.

Long ago

• The answer is Yore.

DownTweety

• The answer is Canary.

Exceed the limits

• The answer is Overdo.

Accounting book

• The answer is Ledger.

Moroccan stew

• The answer is Tagine.

Out cold

• The answer is Coma.

It may be pitched

• The answer is Tent.

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

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

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.

SAVE $300: The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale for $899 in the Amazon Cyber Monday sale. That's the lowest-ever price on Amazon.

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The question is always whether Cyber Monday deals can compete with Black Friday. Some deals will go live on Black Friday and then vanish. Other deals will only launch on Cyber Monday. But sometimes, an impressive Black Friday deal will get even better on Cyber Monday.

That's the case with the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD). This legendary machine is down to $899 in the Amazon Cyber Monday sale. This deal saves you $300 on list price, dropping to its lowest-ever price on Amazon.

SEE ALSO: The Apple Pencil just got a huge discount in Amazon's Black Friday sale

This super portable MacBook Air weighs just 2.7 pounds, making it the perfect option for the commute or traveling. And it can handle anything you throw at it, with a next-generation 8-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU, and up to 24GB of unified memory. And it's built for Apple Intelligence, that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly.

The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display features over 500 nits of brightness, P3 wide color, and support for 1 billion colors for vibrant images and incredible detail. It's a MacBook, so of course it looks great.

Bag the best Cyber Monday deal on the Apple MacBook Air before time runs out.

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

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

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

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

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How brightness is measured.

SEE ALSO: Mini crossword answers for December 2 Hurdle Word 1 answer

LUMEN

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A small arm of a lake.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 2 Hurdle Word 2 Answer

INLET

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A tool for walking taller.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 2 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 2, 2024 Hurdle Word 3 answer

STILT

Hurdle Word 4 hint

A style of Japanese comics.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for December 2 Hurdle Word 4 answer

MANGA

Final Hurdle hint

Face protection, either on its own or part of a helmet.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answer

VISOR

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

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

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, December 2, 2024:

Across"Be quiet!"

• The answer is Shush.

Light weight

• The answer is Ounce.

Director for a Broadway production, perhaps?

• The answer is Usher.

Heavy, horned herbivore

• The answer is Rhino.

Calligrapher's tool

• The answer is Pen.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 2 Down___ grapes

• The answer is Sour.

"Be quiet!"

• The answer is Hush.

Socially square

• The answer is Unhip.

Acting assignment in theater class

• The answer is Scene.

Long-legged bird with an S-shaped neck

• The answer is Heron.

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

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

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.

TL;DR: Win gift season with a near-mint Apple Watch Series 8 PRODUCT (RED) Edition for $219.99 (reg. $429).

Shopping for the holidays often means finding gifts that walk the line between thoughtful and affordable. It's not easy, especially if you're shopping for an Apple lover. 

Gift shopping may be frustrating, but don't worry, you're not seeing red. This Series 8 Apple Watch is Apple's (PRODUCT) RED edition, and normally, you'd have to drop $429 to get one. Good thing Cyber Week is your chance to pick one up for only $219.99. Check out what this smartwatch can do. 

Bright, bold, and a bargain

This Apple Watch is stylish, functional, and surprisingly affordable. It comes with all the bells and whistles you expect of an Apple Watch, including health monitoring, a third-generation heart sensor, a sleep tracker, and more.

The always-on Retina display with edge-to-edge LTPO OLED technology is stunning, bright, and crystal clear. With water resistance up to 50 meters, crack-resistant glass, and dust resistance, the Series 8 is built to handle everyday wear and active lifestyles. The customizable watch faces and swappable bands make it easy to personalize for any occasion. 

This smartwatch is a fun gift for everyone, from sporty teens to grandparents. The GPS + Cellular connectivity means you can stay in touch, make calls, and stream music directly from your wrist, no matter where your adventures take you. It even has crash and fall detection to automatically alert emergency services in a pinch. Emergency SOS functionality means anyone wearing this watch is always just a tap away from help, even when your phone isn’t nearby.

So why the low price? This Apple Watch is technically refurbished, but you might not know from looking at it. It's in near-mint condition with a grade "A" refurbished rating, meaning there are virtually no signs of wear. 

All that's left is to decide what color wrapping paper. Maybe red. 

Get the Apple Watch Series 8 (2022) PRODUCT (RED) Edition on sale for $219.99.

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TL;DR: Save 44% on the GoCable, a keychain charger that has multiple charging options, a bottle opener, and more for $24.99 (reg. $44).

Remember the only keychain you needed was a bottle opener or flashlight? You likely need more than that now, especially since everyone's phones could use an emergency, on-the-go power source.

You don't need to give up your bottle opener keychain — the GoCable gives new life to the standard keychain, offering a portable power source, a bottle opener, and a package cutter in one neat package. While supplies last, you can get this EDC (everyday carry) gadget for $24.99 (reg. $44).

Rather than carry around a standard phone cable in your bag or tote around a heavy power bank, the GoCable makes charging on the road simple. It also makes it possible to bring a power source for various devices, thanks to its Lightning and USB-C to USB-C compatibility to juice up your phone, laptop, tablet, or any other device. Having a reliable power source might just make you the hero of your friend group.

This gadget's phone cord also supports up to 100W fast charging, so you can get back on your phone or laptop in no time. The LED display even shows you how quickly your device is powering up, so you can disconnect once it's full.

The GoCable isn't just a keychain charger. It's the ultimate EDC gadget, providing hidden features like a bottle opener and a safe-proof cutter. Instead of banging a bottle on the side of a table, just whip out this keychain to open a Coke or Corona. Want to open a package without hurting your nails? The integrated cutter is designed to prevent accidental cuts.

You'll have a charger, bottle opener, and cutter in one accessory that can be hooked onto your belt loop, bag, camping pack, and other items. 

Have your daily essentials packed in one gadget when you grab the GoCable EDC keychain, now just $24.99 for a limited time. There's a limited quantity left, so order while you still can. 

GoCable: The Ultimate 8-in-1 EDC Charger

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TL;DR: Learn to play guitar with help from the Complete Beginner to Expert Guitar Bundle for $39.99 (reg. $2,800). 

Who doesn't want to pluck a tune in front of a toasty fire? As fun as it sounds, learning guitar isn't easy, especially if you're trying to practice on your own. Sure, there are videos you can watch, but it's so hard knowing where to start. And not every guitar player is also a guitar teacher. 

Learning the guitar on your own is tough, but don't fret. There's a beginner-friendly guitar class you can join, and it's on sale for $39.99 (reg. $2,800).

Guitar lessons for beginners

The Complete 2024 Beginner to Expert Guitar Lessons Bundle is led by a guitar teacher with 26 years of experience, and it shows. This bundle features a comprehensive collection of courses suited to total beginners, experts, and everyone in between. 

Beginners can dive into foundational courses that cover reading tablature, understanding chord progressions, and developing strumming patterns. These initial steps set the stage for more advanced skills like mastering barre chords and crafting smooth solos. Each lesson builds on the last, providing a clear progression from total novice to confident player. Each lesson comes with a downloadable PDF companion guide to help you learn even offline. 

Want to write your own tunes? This bundle includes a specialized songwriting course. You’ll learn to arrange songs, develop melodies, and experiment with different rhythms and keys. This isn’t just about learning the mechanics; it’s about understanding how to infuse your personality into original compositions. Whether you’re writing pop ballads, bluesy riffs, or even jazz-inspired pieces, the course gives you the tools to stand out.

Intermediate players can explore genre-specific courses like blues and jazz, focusing on techniques for improvisation, call-and-response playing, and advanced chord voicings. This bundle even features lessons on ear training to sharpen your pitch recognition and deepen your understanding of musical theory.

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TL;DR: Through December 8, get a Babbel lifetime subscription for $129.97 (save 78%) with our Cyber Week sale.

The new year is less than a month away, so it’s time to start setting your resolutions. Instead of vowing to hit the gym and failing (again) — we don’t blame you — why not set a goal to learn a new language? Traveling will never be the same, and you’ll connect with more people in your community. 

Babbel is one of the world’s favorite language-learning apps, and we’re offering a huge Cyber Monday price drop: $129.97 (reg. $599). You won’t find a lower price.

Meeting that New Year’s Resolution

Conquering a second language won’t be easy, but Babbel makes it fun and rewarding. The app gets you started by setting a weekly goal, motivating you to come back daily to maintain a learning streak. But, with a Babbel lifetime subscription, you never have to feel rushed — take breaks and return anytime.

Choose from 14 language courses and start taking lessons. You’ll learn to introduce yourself, ask for directions, and hold basic conversations. 

Babbel also helps you practice your pronunciation and accent with speech-recognition technology. This is how you hone your skills before interacting with native speakers in your area or while you travel. One of our team members has been using Babbel for over a year, and she can speak German fairly well.

Even though there are free language apps out there, Babbel offers a lifetime, ad-free, and deep learning experience to help you reach your goals.

Just don’t miss our Cyber Week discount on Babbel, dropping it to $129.97 (reg. $599) through December 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT. No coupon is needed to get this price.

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The internet moves fast, and we keep up with it, so you don't have to. In this list, we sift through the metaphorical cream that rises to the top of the cultural cesspool we call the World Wide Web, recapping the tech flubs, film faves, and charming catchphrases that have defined 2024 so far.

SEE ALSO: The best memes of 2024 (so far) Challengers Credit: Amazon MGM Studios, Warner Bros. Pictures

The sizzling tensions of Luca Guadagnino's Challengers inspired memes, breathless text posts, and horny fan edits of the three lead characters. Many of these edits used clips from the movie shot surreptitiously on mobile phones in dark theaters nationwide. As Mashable’s Elena Cavender noted, pirated clips are looked down on in some fan circles. Still, the online frenzy around Challengers made them fair game for fan editors who knew the people needed their tennis fantasy fix ASAP.

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, The Tortured Poet's Department, and Travis Kelce Credit: Shirlaine Forrest/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

For the past year, we've seen so much Taylor Swift on our feeds that she has become the moment. Her Eras Tour and relationship with footballer Travis Kelce — both the talk of 2023 — remained top of mind in 2024 as Swift played stadiums worldwide and managed to make it to her beau's Super Bowl game on time. Then came the release of The Tortured Poet's Department, a project fans expected would tear into her breakup with long-time partner Joe Alwyn. Instead, it seemed to primarily focus on her subsequent relationships with Matt Healy and Kelce, which sent listeners straight to their keyboards to discuss it all.

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Across the country, college students protesting the war in Gaza demanded that their universities divest from financial support of Israel. These protests, which included on-campus encampments and demonstrations, drew varied reactions from law enforcement. The Guardian reported that though "fewer than 20" of the 533 campus demonstrations nationwide between April 18 and May 3 resulted in any serious interpersonal violence or property damage, there were at least 70 instances of forceful police intervention. One of those, at Columbia University, led to calls for President Minouche Shafik to step down after she allowed the NYPD to enter the Columbia campus and remove protestors.

"Would you rather be alone in the woods with a man or a bear?"

This simple question, first shared on TikTok, opened a dialogue about gender-based sexual and physical violence: If left alone in the woods, would you feel safer being there with a man or a bear? Women answered, overwhelmingly: the bear, adding comments like, "The worst thing the bear can do is kill me."

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Zendaya and her longtime stylist, Law Roach, delivered incredible looks for the Dune: Part Two press tour, including a matching jumpsuit moment with co-star Timothée Chalamet. But the 'fit that topped them all was a vintage Mugler chrome bodysuit with revealing cutouts.

Tween girls at Sephora

For about a month between January and February of this year, the internet had a lot to say about tween girls shopping at Sephora. TikTok videos purported to show display cases at the makeup store wrecked by overeager young women. However, the larger conversation revolved around whether young girls should be in the store at all — and if the products they love from brands like Drunk Elephant, Glow Recipe, and Charlotte Tilbury are suitable for young skin.

We chatted with actual teens and their parents about the hubbub.

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After years of threats by the U.S. government, a TikTok "ban" is finally underway. "Ban" is a bit of a misnomer since the social media app could have up to 12 months to find a buyer before it is no longer distributed in the U.S. App Store. The move could have enormous implications for creators who create primarily for TikTok, and the bill may face a long uphill battle in the U.S. court system.

"Who TF Did I Marry?"

"Who TF Did I Marry?" is an 8-hour video series that made creator Reesa Teesa the talk of the internet throughout February and March. The 52-part saga, posted to TikTok, details Teesa's marriage to a "pathological liar" and "narcissist" whom she calls Legion. The New York Times dubbed the series a harbinger of "TikTok’s Midlife Crisis Era," and Mashable's Tim Marcin noted that people listened to it the same way they would a podcast.

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The slow and steady rise of singer Chappell Roan was supercharged this year by her performances at Coachella, where her whimsical outfits, undeniable stage presence, and progressive pop proved to be a powerful combination. Her festival stages boosted her streaming numbers enough to earn her her first entry on the Billboard 100 with "Good Luck, Babe!"

SEE ALSO: Why is the internet fighting over Chappell Roan? The rise (and fail) of AI Tweet may have been deleted

The meteoric rise of OpenAI in 2023 has upended content across the web in 2024. We’re seeing the application of artificial intelligence across almost every major platform to varying degrees of effectiveness. In April, a screenshot of Google’s AI tool recommending readers put "glue on pizza" raised eyebrows and set tongues wagging on X. It was one of the most powerful indications that AI may not be ready for primetime and may misinform users across the internet.

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An event in Glasgow billed as an immersive, experiential walk through Willy Wonka’s factory for families turned out to be more weird than wonderful. Customers paying more than $40 a ticket were treated to one bouncy castle, no chocolate, a single oompa loompa, and the "The Unknown," a creepy new villain who "lives in the walls." Guests were reimbursed, but the event's fallout played out online as sleuths delighted in its sloppy, AI-generated marketing and actors hired by the production shared their takes on the disaster. 

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The Stanley tumbler, a 40-ounce reusable stainless steel cup, is portable and durable and should reduce reliance on single-use plastics. Instead, it became a symbol of overconsumption earlier this year when people began sharing their enormous Stanley Cup collections, and videos surfaced of Stanley-seekers outrunning each other to nab a limited-edition Valentine's Day colorway.

Mashable's Christianna Silva broke down the FOMO, opining that "the frenzy for the tumblers points to a sensation becoming all too popular on TikTok: The app makes us feel insecure and uncertain of ourselves, and those very insecurities and uncertainties are being exploited for spending power."

Jett and Pookie

Jett Puckett has a special nickname for his wife, Campbell. To him, she is "Pookie," and she always looks "absolutely fire." The couple's TikTok content, featuring their date-night outfits and weekend outings, delighted viewers who especially loved listening to Jett wax poetic about Pookie's appearance. Mashable's Tim Marcin summed up the duo's simple appeal: "Pookie is dressed up, and Jett compliments Pookie."

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Hip-hop feuds rarely reach the stratospheric drama of Tupac vs. Biggie or Jay-Z vs. Nas, but in 2024, Kendrick Lamar and Drake gifted the internet with some jaw-dropping accusations — which proved to be big business for livestreamers.

What started as Kendrick dismissing the idea of a "Big 3" — the long-standing rap triumvirate of him, Drake, and J. Cole — ended with the Toronto rapper accusing Lamar of being a domestic abuser and not being the father of his kid. This then got flipped on Drake, with the Compton rapper alleging that Drake was a predator and a sex trafficker.

For weeks, it felt like the entire world had front-row seats to a rap beef that had jumped from a full-blown cultural phenomenon to something disturbingly personal. And despite some valid criticism about the escalation of this feud, you can't lie it was one of the wildest internet spectacles of the year, the likes of which can't be replicated.

Internet consensus is that Kendrick won the battle, and if you disagree, well, one of them is booked for the Super Bowl and the other is hanging out with controversial Twitch streamers saying he didn't lose.

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Charli XCX catapulted into the pop culture stratosphere with her seventh studio album, brat, a record that defined a movement as much as it dominated playlists. The album cover — minimalist lime green with "brat" scrawled in stark black— became an instant viral meme, a symbol of cheeky rebellion. Its cultural power only grew when the Harris campaign co-opted it during the 2024 presidential election, turning a pop aesthetic into a political statement.

Fueled by high-energy dance-pop and unapologetic lyrics, brat resonated as a battle cry for rebellious womanhood in a time of turmoil, with attacks on women's bodily autonomy front and center in global discourse. What started as a musical era quickly became an aesthetic, embraced across social media and the streets, embodying defiance, femininity, and fun when it was most needed.

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The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris delivered its fair share of viral moments, but none dominated the internet quite like Australian breakdancer Raygun — though not for the reasons anyone hoped. Breaking made its long-anticipated Olympic debut, showcasing elite b-boys and b-girls from around the globe. Among them was 36-year-old Rachael Gunn, an Australian professor competing under the name Raygun, who quickly became the talk of the event.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t her skills that captured attention. Gunn failed to score a single point in her three one-on-one battles, delivering a performance so bizarrely offbeat that it became an instant meme. Clips of her routines flooded social media, sparking endless parodies and making her the unwitting face of Olympic failure.

"Very demure, very mindful"

It’s not every day that a 17-second TikTok transforms someone into a viral sensation, but that’s exactly what happened to Jools Lebron, now known as "TikTok’s resident fierce diva." Their quick-hit videos on how to be "very demure" and "very mindful" at work, in life, and even in Las Vegas casinos struck a chord, blending humor and sass into an instant cultural moment.

The catchphrase exploded, becoming a go-to reference for celebrities, brands, and overly enthusiastic social media managers alike. At the time of writing, Lebron's original video has racked up over 54 million views on TikTok, solidifying its status as a viral phenomenon — and its creator as a bona fide internet icon.

SEE ALSO: Dictionary.com's Word of the Year is very mindful, very cutesy Moo Deng mania Credit: Lauren DeCicca/Getty Images

One of late 2024's biggest celebrities isn't a pop star or actor — it's Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippopotamus stealing hearts at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Si Racha, Chonburi, Thailand. This tiny queen rocketed to fame when the zoo posted a video of her waddling and splashing on Facebook, and the internet collectively lost its mind.

SEE ALSO: From Moo Deng to Pesto the Penguin, here are the cutest animals taking over our feeds

There's not much more to say except, all hail Moo Deng. With her adorable chubby cheeks and playful antics, she became an instant viral sensation, cementing her status.

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The downfall of rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs became one of the internet’s biggest moments of 2024, overshadowed only by the severity of the allegations against him. As shocking accusations surfaced against the Bad Boy Records founder, social media did what it does best: turned serious matters into viral chaos.

From tweets about Diddy’s infamous "all white" parties to TikToks riffing on the bizarrely excessive amounts of baby oil reportedly found in his mansion, the internet turned the scandal into an endless stream of memes. While the crimes alleged were far from funny, the digital response was a reminder of how unserious the internet can get.

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Coralie Fargeat's The Substance joined the growing wave of films about women behaving badly, starring Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley in a darkly satirical tale of body horror. The story follows an aging A-lister who turns to a black-market drug to create a younger version of herself, offering a not-so-subtle critique of society’s — and men’s — obsession with punishing women for aging.

Its outrageous premise and over-the-top execution struck a chord online, earning the film a burst of quasi-virality in late September. Memes emanating from the movie didn't overstay their welcome either, thankfully respecting the balance unlike some.

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It was a banner month for the internet’s (least) favorite billionaire, Elon Musk. The Tesla and X owner made waves by dropping $200 million in a PAC to help fund Donald Trump’s successful bid for a second non-consecutive term as president. Musk’s investment paid off in the form of a controversial reward: he was named co-chair of the newly minted Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.

The name, a cheeky nod to Musk’s favorite cryptocurrency, belied the group’s actual role — a powerless federal advisory body with zero authority to implement budget cuts. However, Musk’s new role came with a tangled web of ethical questions. Tesla and SpaceX rely heavily on federal contracts, creating a murky conflict of interest now that Musk has seemingly paid his way into being Trump’s "First Buddy."

Because of this, a lot of the underbelly of what made early Twitter what it is today have flocked to Bluesky — a decentralized social media initially funded by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.

Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest Credit: Jeenah Moon for The Washington Post via Getty Images

Hosting spontaneous events in Central Park has become the latest trend. Remember the Cheeseball Man? He doesn't hold a candle to the thousands who gathered to see which skinny white boy would be crowned the ultimate "Timothée Chalamet lookalike."

This unlikely event inspired several other lookalike contests, such as the Dev Patel event in San Francisco and the Jeremy Allen White contest in Chicago. However, unlike those copycats, the Chalamet lookalike contest was actually attended by its namesake.

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To close out this year’s roundup of the best internet moments, we held some space for a film that truly soared: Wicked. The long-awaited movie adaptation of the iconic Broadway musical, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, finally hit theaters, and it’s already claiming its rightful place in the internet limelight.

SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about those showstopping 'Wicked' cameos

From memes about "holding space" to heated debates over the ethics of singing along in theaters (seriously, don’t), Wicked has delivered not just rave reviews but an endless stream of hilarious online content. It’s safe to say the film is "casting a spell" on the internet.

Want more of the best of 2024? Join Mashable as we look back at all the internet slang, TikTok songs, movies, memes, dating trends, hyped up hardware, scientific discoveries, social media apps, and more that have delighted and amazed us this year.

In recent years, TikTok has had a remarkably significant impact on book sales, and 2024 is no different.

BookTok has the power to make or break a bestseller, has its eponymous display tables at bookstores, and has turned authors into superstars. There's a constant debate over how to track your reads (Goodreads or Storygraph), whether audiobooks count as reading (they do), and how the most popular book should be cast if adapted into a film. But despite this consistent drama, BookTok stays reading.

Just six months into the year, the TikTok reader community has already crowned their favorite books.

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Miranda July’s second novel follows a semi-famous artist as she experiences a sexual awakening as a 45-year-old perimenopausal woman.

"This book could change the way you think about your life in quite a profound way," Annie Mac said in a video review of the book on TikTok. "It is astonishing."

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This novel is definitely not a thriller, despite a premise that centers on a spy sent to France. It's Kushner's second novel and has already been shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize.

Sophie’s Little Library on TikTok recommended the book for anyone who "wanted to think while also being very [entertained]," a book that is "quite unlike any other book I've read."

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Unlike many of Dolly Alderton's books, this novel focuses on a male main character as he navigates friendship, love, life, and relationships.

"Dolly seriously can do no wrong," TikTokker Angel Zheng said of Alderton's latest work.

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Sally Rooney is one of the biggest literary stars alive today, and her newest novel, Intermezzo, is no outlier. It follows brothers Peter and Ivan Koubek as they navigate grief and love.

Reviews are fairly unanimous, with one TikTokker @literaryfling calling it "such a brilliant, satisfying read."

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This novel follows an up-and-coming cookbook editor and the insatiable hunger that feeds her after a devastating discovery of betrayal.

One TikTok creator, @toadgirlreads, called it "the cool girl book of the spring and summer."

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This novel follows a young woman at a boarding school who begins to discover some dark secrets after her roommate disappears. All the while, she's navigating the friendships and politics of a new school. @earlgreypls, a BookTok creator with more than 44,500 followers, said in her TikTok review of the book that the novel is a "slower-paced mystery" that is really focused on character development.

"The author did a great job creating the characters in this story, in my opinion," she said in her TikTok review of the book. "My biggest complaint about this book is that I do think it was longer than it needed to be."

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Romance novelist Emily Henry, the reigning queen of BookTok, managed to keep the community in her grasp with her fifth book released in the last four years. Known for beloved, bookish protagonists and her playful use of tropes, her latest, Funny Story, follows Daphne, whose fiancé leaves her for his childhood best friend. Left stranded by her ex, she moves in with Mike, the woman her fiancé left her for's ex. After a panicked lie, the unlikely pair pretend to date to keep up appearances in a classic fake-dating story.

BookTok is awash with fancasts, incoherent reactions, and reviews. As one BookTokker, @edensarchives, told her nearly 70,000 followers, "This is some of Emily Henry's best work, and I can say that confidently." 

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Leigh Bardugo's most recent book follows a main character in early 1600s Spain who has a small amount of magical ability, which is discovered, forcing her to compete with other people with magical abilities. One BookTok creator with more than 25,000 followers, @greekchoir, said while the book was "slower paced," Bardugo has a "rich, dark, luscious writing style."

"I was hooked by the beginning. The middle, however, really lost me in its execution," @greekchoir said in a video about the book. "As talented a writer as Leigh Bardugo is, and as much as I liked what she was doing with her prose and her characters and her themes, once you started stripping that away and getting to the actual meat of the story, it's very very tropey." 

But, greekchoir says, "The end of the story redeems it."

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A work of speculative fiction about a young woman named Lauren, whose attic generates a never-ending supply of husbands, each reforming her life in different ways, gives readers a lot to laugh about. In a TikTok video, Finnish author and BookTokker Lottie Saahko called it the funniest book she's read in recent years.  

One creator who posts under the handle @geminibookish recommended it to fans of rom-coms and Emily Henry. 

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Blue Sisters depicts three very different sisters as they confront grief and heartbreak following the death of their fourth sister. It's a look at familial love and reconnection. It's a multi-point-of-view novel that goes deep into character development.

"This book was everything I never knew I needed, and it scratched an itch so deep in my brain that I could not put this down," @samfallingbooks, a creator with more than 51,000 followers, said in a video about the book. "This book shows sisterhood in all of its forms — in all its messiest forms, but also its purest and most beautiful."

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Romance writer Abby Jimenez doesn't just bake up cinnamon roll book boyfriends; she's also a bonafide baker. But that's not why her latest romance novel, Just for the Summer, has the BookTok community talking. In the book, a traveling nurse named Emma agrees to temporarily date the romantically doomed Justin, but as is the case with all stories, things get more complicated as feelings get involved. 

"She just created the best book boyfriend ever," BookTokker @emmalouisebooks raved to her audience of over 45,000. "A million stars for this book."

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"If you like matching your perfume to your outfit, toxic romantic relationships, and books about writers in the age of social media, then I highly recommend Perfume and Pain by Anna Dorn."

That's how @glutenfreeangelfoodcake, a TikTok creator who matches books she reads to fragrances, describes Dorn's newest novel in a video with more than 46,600 views. The book follows a writer who is lightly canceled and throws herself into some sexy, sapphic distractions, all in homage to the genre of lesbian pulp.

"This does fall into the genre of a woman making bad choices, blowing things up, choosing the wrong people to date, and missing meetings with her editor, but I do feel like she experiences decent character growth, which doesn't always happen in these novels, and I felt like that was refreshing," @glutenfreeangelfoodcake says.

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Elsie Silver's latest features a love story between Rosie and her brother's best friend, Ford. The romance writer's stories are in the same universe, so Ford is the brother of Willa from the Chestnut Springs series. Silver's books are on the spicer end of the romance spectrum, and her TikTok devotees love them. 

"The easiest five stars ever," BookTokker @yannareads told her nearly 230,000 followers.

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Dakota Bossard, a creator on TikTok and Instagram, told Mashable earlier this year that Housemates by Emma Copley Eisenberg was a coming-of-age story she was "most excited to read this year." TikTok also showed up to support Eisenberg's newest release. It's a story about two queer housemates in Philly who travel across the U.S. and create an art installation together.

"This book moved me," @tellthebeees, a BookTok creator with over 80,000 followers, said in a video about the book. "It was so beautiful, it was so lyrical, it was so tender."

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Rachel Lyon's newest release retells the story of Persephone and Demeter, and BookTok was not disappointed. 

"I think this is already my favorite release of 2024, even though it was the first book I read this year," Bossard said in a video about the book. "Perfect for fans of Emma Cline, Raven Leilani, Ottessa Moshfeg, and Megan Nolan."

SAVE $100: As of Dec. 2, the Garmin Forerunner 955 is on sale at Amazon for $399.99, that's a 20% discount on the list price.

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Garmin is one of the most recognizable names in the smartwatch industry. With watches for lifestyle, beginner athletes, serious endurance athletes, and everything in between, there's a product for everyone. And if you've been waiting for an excuse to upgrade, Cyber Monday is the perfect excuse. Runners need to race to check out this great deal on the Forerunner 955.

As of Dec. 2, the Garmin Forerunner 955 is reduced to $399.99 at Amazon. That's the lowest it's been priced in six months. This deal is only available on the non-solar model.

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The 955 also supports full GPS tracking, which makes runs, rides, and even open-water swims incredibly accurate.

Unlike some of the newer models, including the Forerunner 965, this model doesn't have an AMOLED display. However, the colors are still vibrant and clear.

Head to the Amazon website to grab this great deal.