MARKET VALUE: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Mega Lucario Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $99.95 at Amazon. That's close to market value compared to the listing on TCGplayer including shipping. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolutions Phantasmal Flames Booster Display Box $99.95 at Amazon   Shop Now Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, but you know what lives on? Deals on Pokémon. The world has gone mad for Pokémon over the last few years, and that fever is showing no signs of slowing down.You can find a number of popular Pokémon products on Amazon. Generally, prices for these items are inflated to the point that they're not worth considering (even with the added convenience of Prime shipping). But sometimes, we see something fall in price to the point that shoppers should consider spending their cash with Amazon.As of Dec. 2, the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Mega Lucario Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $99.95 at Amazon. That's close to market value compared to the listing on TCGplayer including shipping. Prices are still inflated across the board right now, but that's the state of play with Pokémon. People are spending the money, and the market value reflects that. Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up! It's worth noting that this item is sold by Kings Games. We don't usually recommend shopping with third-party sellers on Amazon, but Kings Games have excellent reviews and we'll take what we can get with Pokémon right now. The market is unstable and prices and stock changes all the time. It's a wild world out there.Score the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Mega Lucario Elite Trainer Box for close to market value at Amazon.

Once upon a time, Americans lined up in droves outside Walmarts and Targets, still full from Thanksgiving dinner, so they could be first in the door at midnight. Thankfully, these frenzied Black Friday free-for-alls are a relic of a bygone era. Now, you can order all of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals online — though not for much longer.Cyber Monday is officially over. The Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target sales are done (you've got until Dec. 3 to shop at the Home Depot, however). But Mashable is working around the clock to bring you live updates on all of the standout deals and price drops still live after Cyber Monday. We've spied record discounts on flagship noise-cancelling Sony headphones, Apple MacBooks and AirPods, award-winning OLED TVs, Dyson vacuums, and the year's most popular tech gifts. The best Cyber Monday deals still live: The best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones $179 (save $170) Get Deal Best Earuds Deal Apple AirPods 4 $99 (save $80) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Apple AirTag $17.97 (save $11.03) Get Deal Best TV Under $1,000 Samsung 55-inch The Frame LS03F 4K QLED Smart TV $897.99 (save $300) Get Deal Best TV Under $500 Hisense 65-inch E6 Cinema Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV $359.99 (save $190) Get Deal Best Beauty Deal Dyson Supersonic $379.99 (save $140) Get Deal Best Smartwatch Deal Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 $249.99 (save $100) Get Deal Check out the top Cyber Monday deals still live and in stock, and keep scrolling for the latest Cyber Monday news from the Mashable shopping team. Be warned: Most Cyber Monday sales end promptly at midnight on Dec. 1.

MARKET VALUE: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolutions Phantasmal Flames Booster Display Box is on sale for $248.99 at Amazon. That's below market value compared to the listing on TCGplayer. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolutions Phantasmal Flames Booster Display Box $248.99 at Amazon $299.99 Save $51   Get Deal We've been pretty busy tracking the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to drop over the last few weeks. We all need a break at this point. We need something other than AirPods, robot vacuums, and TVs. What we need is Pokémon.The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolutions Phantasmal Flames Booster Display Box is on sale for $248.99 at Amazon. That's over $50 off the list price and below market value compared to the listing on TCGplayer. We know that these prices can still be inflated, but it's what people are willing to pay right now. Needless to say, Pokémon is having a very big moment right now. Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up! This popular item comes with 36 booster packs from Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution — Phantasmal Flames. The Phantasmal Flames expansion has over 120 cards to collect and new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, making this a great opportunity to deep dive into the collection for a decent price.Score the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolutions Phantasmal Flames Booster Display Box for below market value at Amazon.

Donald Trump's Thanksgiving rant on Truth Social angered a lot of people, including some Republicans, after the president used the R slur to describe Minnesota governor Tim Walz."Walz responded with four words of his own: 'Release the MRI results,'" says Stephen Colbert in the Late Show clip above, responding to the fallout from Trump's post. "In response Trump says he will release MRI results but doesn't know what part of his body was scanned. Ah, here's a theory: Maybe the part that's broken is the part that's supposed to know?"Colbert goes on to play a recent clip of the president talking about the MRI taken on his heart and abdomen in October, with the president telling reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, "It wasn't the brain because I took a cognitive test and I aced it.""No, it's true," says Colbert, in Trump impression mode. "I did so well on the cognitive they put me in the extra credit tube."

SAVE $250: The 13-inch MacBook Air M4 (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is still on sale at its best-ever price after Cyber Monday. Save $250 off its list price of $1,199. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple 13-Inch MacBook Air M4 $949 at Amazon $1,199 Save $250   Get Deal Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales have come and gone, but a few retailers still have some deals hanging around for shoppers to jump on ahead of the holidays. This includes some Apple deals. Even now, Amazon's still offering the 13-inch 2025 M4 MacBook Air (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) at its lowest-ever price of $949.This discount saves you $250 on the M4 MacBook Air, which usually retails for $1,199. It's a deal you'll want to be quick to grab as it may not last long beyond Cyber Monday. Already some configurations have gone up in price, so now's the time to make a move. SEE ALSO: Cyber Monday 2025: Live updates on deals still live from Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Walmart, and more If a new laptop has been on your shopping list, the 13-inch 2025 M4 MacBook Air is a portable option that's great for both work and play. It comes with the M4 chip which offers speedy performance and with up to 18 hours of battery life, it'll keep you moving all day. On top of that, its 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display will make pages, videos, and more pop with crisp detail and color. Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up! This particular configuration also comes with 16GB of Unified Memory and a 512GB SSD. Again, it's a deal that may not be live for long as we get further into the week, so act fast to save on the 13-inch MacBook Air M4 at AmazonLooking for even more discounts like this? It's worth having a look at our breakdown of Cyber Monday Apple deals to see if anymore are still available before Cyber Monday offers disappear for good.

SAVE $80: Apple AirPods 4 with ANC are on sale for $99 after the Amazon Cyber Monday sale. That's $80 off and the lowest-ever price for this model. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) $99 at Amazon $179 Save $80   Get Deal We're busy tracking the best deals still live after Cyber Monday. You might think that everything is back up to full price, but there are quite a few discounts still live. It's almost like the whole thing was pointless. A great big charade designed to manufacture excess spend. Anyway, you can still score Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) for their best-ever price after Cyber Monday.Apple AirPods 4 with ANC are on sale for $99 after the Amazon Cyber Monday sale. That's $80 off and the lowest-ever price for this model. Were you safely tucked up in your Black Friday and Cyber Monday bunker for the last few weeks? Have you emerged from safety to what you hoped would be a quiet period of rest? Tough luck. The deals are still coming in hot. Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up! The AirPods 4 feature an improved fit and Adaptive Audio that seamlessly blends ANC and Transparency mode. We reviewed them positively and noted the improved call quality, sound, and ANC. You know what you're getting with AirPods. If you missed out on the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, you can still pick up these AirPods at their best-ever price ahead of the holidays.Score Apple AirPods 4 with ANC for their lowest-ever price after Cyber Monday.

Donald Trump's Thanksgiving day message was angry and offensive even for him, with the president ranting on his own Truth Social about how people had allowed the country to be "divided, disrupted, carved up, murdered, beaten, mugged, and laughed at," before going on to call Minnesota Governor Tim Walz the R slur."I hate to be the one to tell you, our country isn't being laughed at — they're laughing at you," says Jimmy Kimmel in the clip above. "I wonder why he didn't get that Nobel Peace Prize. It makes no sense."Kimmel goes on to play a clip of Trump doubling down on his comments while being interviewed on Air Force One, saying "I think there's something wrong with him" about Walz."Another bold statement from the President of the Eighth Grade," says Kimmel.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025:AcrossFittingly, the letters that bookend "Get along well"The answer is Gel.Coke, e.g.The answer is Drug.SpriteThe answer is Pixie.Pepsi ___The answer is Cola.Subway scurrierThe answer is Rat.DownMeasure of a country's economic output, for shortThe answer is GDP.N.Y.C. mayor AdamsThe answer is Eric.Vegas casino shaped like a pyramidThe answer is Luxor.___ monster (venomous lizard)The answer is Gila.Have a biteThe answer is Eat.If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

SAVE $25: The Google TV Streamer 4K is on sale for $74.99 at Amazon. That's $25 off and the lowest-ever price. Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google TV Streamer 4K $74.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $25   Get Deal Streaming deals went extremely hard over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but most (if not all) of those deals are now dead. That's the way of things at this time of year. You snooze, you lose.Deals on streaming services might be gone, but you can still score savings on streaming sticks from the likes of Roku and Google. In fact, the Google TV Streamer 4K is still sitting at its best-ever price after Cyber Monday. How long will this deal stay live? We can't say for sure, but we would be surprised if it's around for long. Honestly, we're shocked it's live now. Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up! The Google TV Streamer 4K is on sale for $74.99 at Amazon. That's $25 off and the lowest-ever price. The Google TV Streamer 4K delivers your favorite entertainment quickly, easily, and personalized to you. With this clever streaming stick, you can watch live TV and access over 800 free channels from popular services like Pluto TV, Tubi, and more.Score the lowest-ever price on the Google TV Streamer 4K after Cyber Monday.

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. SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hintA cove. SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I’m tempted. Hurdle Word 1 answerINLETHurdle Word 2 hintWooden poles used for walking. SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 2, 2025 Hurdle Word 2 AnswerSTILT Hurdle Word 3 hintJapanese comics. SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 2 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 2, 2025 Hurdle Word 3 answer MANGAHurdle Word 4 hintTypically worn while playing golf or tennis. SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for December 2 Hurdle Word 4 answerVISORFinal Hurdle hintA backyard barrier. SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answerFENCEIf you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

SAVE OVER $800: The Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) curved gaming monitor is still on sale at Amazon after Cyber Monday. Save $850 off its list price of $2,299.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 57-Inch Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) $1,449.99 at Amazon $2,299.99 Save $850.00   Get Deal Cyber Monday may be officially over now, but thankfully there are still a few deals lingering around. For those who have had a gaming monitor on their holiday season wishlist, we have good news: the massive Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) curved gaming monitor is still on sale at Amazon after Cyber Monday, though it may not be for long.As of Dec. 2, the Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) is down to $1,449.99 at Amazon, a 37% discount from its usual price of $2,299.99. This is even lower than the price we saw early on in Black Friday, which is even better news. Again, it may not stay discounted for long, so act fast to grab it at this price. SEE ALSO: Last call on Cyber Monday 2025: Live updates from Amazon, Apple, Best Buy, Walmart, and more This display is quite the upgrade for a PC gaming setup. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) boasts a huge 57-inch display with a 1,000R curve that can help you to feel surrounded and immersed in the games you boot up. Those games will look amazing as well, thanks to the screen's Dual 4K resolution alongside a 240Hz refresh rate, snappy 1ms response time, and FreeSync Premium Pro, which keeps your games running smoothly without any lag or screen tearing. Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up! It's now or never to grab this excellent deal. Don't miss out on the Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 (G95NC) curved gaming monitor, down to $1,449.99 at Amazon.If you're curious what other deals are still live, check out our overall breakdown of Cyber Monday deals to see if any more that have caught your eye are still available after the sale event.

SAVE $80: As of Dec. 2, the Fitbit Versa 4 is on sale for $119.95 at Amazon. That's a 40% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Versa 4 $119.95 at Amazon $199.95 Save $80.00   Get Deal If I were to choose a Fitbit, I'd go for the Versa 4 every time. And as of Dec. 2, it is still at its Black Friday and Cyber Monday price, so if you need a new fitness tracker, look no further. Right now, this fitness tracker is down to $119.95, the lowest it has been priced all year.This watch has built-in GPS, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, and over 40 exercise modes, including running, yoga, and swimming. For swimming, it has water resistance up to 50 meters, and if you forget to press "start" on any activity, this watch benefits from automatic exercise tracking. Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up! It also has great tools for lifestyle monitoring, like sleep tracking features including sleep stages, a Sleep Score, smart wake alarms, and a “do not disturb” mode. It also has features for monitoring things like stress levels, SpO2, menstrual health, and other health metrics. And it's a smartwatch, so it has support for on-wrist calls, texts, and notifications, and you can even customize the clock faces to show the stats and have the appearance that suits you. You can also set up Fitbit Pay, Amazon Alexa, and Google Wallet.The battery life is solid too, promising to last up to six days, so you won't need to recharge daily. With the watch you'll also get a six-month free Fitbit Premium trial. This gives you access to Fitbit workouts and additional, more in-depth health stats.Get this Fitbit deal from Amazon after Cyber Monday.

We're just a few days away from the full moon, so it's looking nice and bright in the sky, with plenty to see when you look up. Keep reading to find out exactly what's happening on the moon's surface tonight.What is today’s moon phase?As of Tuesday, Dec. 2, the moon phase is Waxing Gibbous. This means 91% of the moon is lit up tonight, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation. It's day 12 of the lunar cycle now, and without any visual aids you should be able to see the Mares Crisium and Fecunditatis. You'll also be able to spot the Copernicus Crater. With binoculars, the Endymion, Alphonsus and Posidonius Craters come into view. And finally, with a telescope, you can catch a glimpse of the Apollo 15 and 16 landing spots, and the Rima Hyginus.When is the next full moon?The next full moon will be on Dec. 4, which will be the last of three consecutive supermoons. The last full moon was on Nov. 5.What are moon phases?NASA explains that the lunar cycle (which is about 29.5 days long) is made up of the Moon’s phases, which describe how the Moon looks from Earth as it travels around us. We view the same side of the Moon at all times, but the sunlight hitting its surface shifts as it moves through its orbit. That changing illumination is what makes the Moon appear full, half-lit, or not visible at all. The cycle includes eight distinct phases:New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

SAVE $250: The 15-inch 2025 Apple MacBook Air M4 is still on sale for $1,349 at Amazon after Cyber Monday. That's a $250 discount off the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple 15-inch MacBook Air M4 $1,349 at Amazon $1,599 Save $250   Get Deal Black Friday and Cyber Monday are no longer reserved for just two individual days. In recent years, these sales can stretch out the whole month of November, and sometimes even into December. Many of Amazon's deals have now returned to their normal prices, but if you look hard enough, you might find the occasional product still on sale. For those looking for a new laptop, you'll be pleased to discover that the 15-inch 2025 Apple MacBook Air M4 is still reduced to $1,349, a $250 discount off its list price. Many configurations have climbed back up in price, so act fast to save. Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up! We rated this MacBook as the best laptop for most people in our best laptops of 2025 guide. It's a prime option for both work and study, thanks to its Apple Intelligence features for writing and productivity. For creative work, it has a Liquid Retina display that shows sharp text and detailed images, and if you join a lot of work calls you'll benefit from the 12MP camera, three mics, and six speakers with Spatial Audio. The camera also benefits from Center Stage, a feature that keeps you, as you might imagine, center stage of all your calls.Connectivity includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe charging, a headphone jack, WiFi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3, and it can also run up to two external displays, if you prefer a larger work setup.Get this MacBook deal at Amazon now (whilst you can).

SAVE $14.99: As of Dec. 2, the Roku Streaming Stick HD is on sale for $15 at Amazon. That's a 50% saving on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku Streaming Stick HD $15 at Amazon $29.99 Save $14.99   Get Deal Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, but if you look hard enough, you might find some lingering deals. The best deal on the Roku Streaming Stick HD is still hanging around, and it has never been cheaper. As of Dec. 2, this streaming device is still on sale for $15. That's a 50% discount, and a saving of $14.99. This was an already an impressive Cyber Monday deal, but even more so now that we have it for at least an extra day. Mashable Deals Be the first to know! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Get editor selected deals texted right to your phone! Loading... Sign Me Up By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Thanks for signing up! Streaming sticks are handy devices and an affordable way to upgrade your TV. They allow you to get easy access to streaming services, apps, and web search all from your TV. And with this model, you'll get all this with the Roku operating system, meaning all your shows and apps are available on the home page, nice and easy.You can also enjoy over 500 free channels, voice controlled search, and a remote that will control both the device and your TV. And the best part? It's so simple to set up. Just plug the streaming stick into your TVs HDMI port, plug it into a power source, and you're all set.Pick up this Roku streaming stick deal from Amazon after Cyber Monday.

Apple shaped how entire generations think about technology. For many of us, its products symbolized creativity and progress. The company taught us to “Think Different” and to believe technology could make life better. But today, Apple’s actions tell a different story — when ethics collide with revenue, Apple folds.In 2014, Tim Cook came out as gay and positioned it as a moral stand. Apple wrapped itself in Pride flags, marketed inclusion, and sold us the idea that it stood for something bigger than profit. The company seemed to embrace the fact that Apple is the first Fortune 500 company with an openly gay CEO. Tim Cook even authored a piece in Bloomberg Business stating that he is, "proud to be gay."Fast forward to now, when Apple quietly removed two of the largest gay dating apps in China, Blued and Finka, at Beijing’s request. No statement. No defense of queer communities. Just silent compliance. This isn’t an isolated decision. It’s a pattern.When ethics collide with revenueApple’s support of marginalized communities seems to collapse under pressure. Take child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In 2021, Apple admitted that verified images and videos of children being sexually abused were stored on iCloud. Because they knew it was a problem, they developed a privacy-protected, vetted-by-independent-experts detection system to stop it. They proudly announced their plan in August 2021 and then 30 days later paused the roll out. Apple commissioned their own cryptography experts to confirm the system safeguarded privacy. Independent reviewers like David Forsyth and Benny Pinkas agreed: No innocent user data would be exposed. Yet Apple abandoned the plan after backlash over privacy concerns, retreating to arguments it had previously dismantled.Apple's pivot to services like iCloud has made subscriptions a core revenue driver, generating nearly $100 billion annually with gross margins around 75 percent. Despite this profitability, Apple has still not implemented a meaningful solution to stop the spread of known CSAM, leaving iCloud as one of the few major cloud platforms that does not proactively detect known CSAM. This failure has sparked lawsuits from thousands of survivors who argue Apple's decision enables predators to pay for storage of abuse imagery, effectively monetizing their trauma. By contrast, companies like Google deploy industry-standard safeguards, combining hash-matching against NCMEC databases and AI to detect and report CSAM at scale. Apple's refusal to implement similar measures underscores a gap: While profiting from cloud services, it has not ensured those services are free from exploitation.This isn’t just complacency. It’s negligence. SEE ALSO: 9 LGBTQ creators discuss not backing down from Pride Ethics shouldn’t be optionalIt’s easy to do the right thing when it sells. Pride campaigns drive revenue, but only when the White House is lit up rainbow or consumer trends value ethics. But standing up for queer communities in China when the government is challenging you to stand on the side of oppression? That’s harder. Tackling child abuse on your own platform? That’s riskier. Apple will remove LGBTQ+ apps to appease Beijing without putting up a fight, but won’t take decisive action against child predators. Apple doesn’t "Think Different" anymore. It thinks profit. And until we demand better, it will keep choosing power over people.What needs to changeApple has the resources and expertise to lead on both fronts — protecting vulnerable communities and safeguarding children online. It could implement proven, privacy-conscious CSAM detection tools developed by experts at Thorn, NCMEC, and Johns Hopkins’ MOORE Center. It could take a public stand against censorship that erases LGBTQ+ lives. Instead, it has chosen silence and inaction.Regulators, investors, and consumers must hold Apple accountable. Tech companies should not be allowed to monetize harm while hiding behind branding campaigns. Ethics cannot be optional in the digital age.This article reflects the opinions of the writers.Lennon Torres is a Public Voices Fellow on Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse with The OpEd Project. She is an LGBTQ+ advocate who grew up in the public eye, gaining national recognition as a young dancer on television shows. With a deep passion for storytelling, advocacy, and politics, Lennon now works to center the lived experience of herself and others as she crafts her professional career in online child safety at Heat Initiative. The opinions reflected in this piece are those of Lennon Torres as an individual and not of the entities she is part of. Lennon’s substack: https://substack.com/@lennontorresSarah Gardner is Founder and CEO of the Heat Initiative. With more than 13 years of technical and policy expertise in online child safety, she is an internationally recognized voice in advocating for the rights of children and survivors of child sexual abuse. Heat Initiative is an organization of technology experts, parents, survivors and advocates who believe strongly that tech companies like Apple and Meta need to remove CSAM from their platforms and implement policies that will keep children safe online.

Best Black Friday cordless tool deals at a glance: Best Free Tool Deal Dewalt Atomic 20V Max Cordless Impact Wrench $199 (free tool with purchase) Get Deal Best Amazon Deal Dewalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill Driver Set $99 (save $80) Shop Now Best Lowes Deal Kobalt 24V 1/2-in Keyless Brushless Cordless Drill $79 (save $70) Get Deal Best Hoto tools deal Hoto Precision Screwdriver Set $59.99 (save $40) Get Deal Some dads only want one thing for Christmas: A Home Depot gift card. Well, here's something easier than picking out Christmas gifts for dads — a buy-one-get-one tool deal from the Home Depot.Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy get a lot of attention for their annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, but we're here to put some respect on the Home Depot's name. Just like last year, the Home Depot is giving away free cordless tools with eligible purchases in an epic BOGO promotion. As part of this buy-one-get-one sale, you can pick up a cordless drill, an extra battery and charger pack, a cordless leaf blower, a circular saw, and tons more tools with your purchase. The extra tool is absolutely free with an eligible purchase. SEE ALSO: Expert-picked early Cyber Monday deals: We found record prices on AirPods, Kindles, Lego, and PS5 consoles All you have to do is pick out a qualifying "main item" and the free tool of your choice will be included in your order. A ton of top-rated Ryobi, DeWalt, and Milwaukee products are available as freebies in this promotion. Here's an example of how it works: Add an item like the Milwaukee Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit to your cart, and then you'll be able to select a free gift with purchase. Options include a $200 portable tire inflator, a $279 nail gun, or a $199 reciprocating saw, also from Milwaukee. SEE ALSO: The 20+ best Cyber Monday Lego deals: Save big on Star Wars, Botanicals, Disney, and more In total, more than 123 popular cordless tools and power tool combo kits are included in the Home Depot's Black Friday BOGO sale. Alongside Home Depot's savings, we've also tracked down the best deals at Amazon and Lowe's. Below, you'll find the best Black Friday savings for upgrading someone's cordless toolkit.Best BOGO deal from the Home Depot Opens in a new window Credit: Dewalt Dewalt Atomic 20V Max Cordless Impact Wrench $199 at The Home Depot $438 Save $239 Free tool with purchase Get Deal Why we like itAn impact wrench is a clutch tool to have on hand for a variety of DIY jobs around the house (from assembling furniture to building a whole-ass patio) to car repairs. This well-reviewed model from DeWalt is sporting a 55% discount at Home Depot — one of the heftiest price drops you'll see on a power tool this Black Friday — and it comes with a free tool of your choice. More BOGO free cordless tool deals from the Home DepotRyobi One+ 18V Whisper Series Cordless Leaf Blower (with 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger) — $149 (free tool with purchase)Ridgid 18V Max Output Starter Kit (2 batteries) – $149 $308 (free tool with purchase)Dewalt 20V Max Battery Kit with 5.0Ah and 2.0Ah Battery and Charger — $199 (free tool with purchase)Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Cordless Electric Portable Tire Inflator — $199 (free tool with purchase)Dewalt 20V MAX Cordless 6-1/2 in. Sidewinder Style Circular Saw — $199 $229 (free tool with purchase)Dewalt 20V Max Cordless Brushless Circular Saw — $229 (free tool with purchase)Milwaukee M18 Cordless Top Handle Chainsaw — $299 $349 (free tool with purchase)M18 18-Volt Starter Kit with Two 6.0 Ah Batteries and Charger — $299 $349 (free tool with purchase)Milwaukee M18 Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit — $399 (free tool with purchase)More power tool deals from the Home DepotMilwaukee M18 18V Compact Brushless Cordless Impact Driver Kit – $99 $198 (save $100)Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless Compact Drill/Driver — $99 $199 (save $100)Ryobi ONE+ 18V 8 in. Cordless Oil-Free Pole Saw — $99 $120 (save $30)DeWalt 20V Max Cordless Drill/Driver Kit — $129 $179 (save $50)Dewalt 20V Max XR Oscillating Multi Tool — $129 $120 (save $90)Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit — $199 $299 (save $100)Milwaukee M12 Cordless Hammer, Drill, Impact Driver Combo Kit — $319 $369 (save $50)Milwaukee M18 Cordless Combo Kit (9 tools) — $649 $1,199 (save $550)Even more Black Friday deals on cordless toolsBlack Friday deals on cordless tools are just as valuable to the average non-handy person as they are to DIY experts. Just imagine being able to mount your new TV on the wall without begging a friend with a drill to come over. Or being able to assemble a new piece of furniture with an Allen wrench drill bit instead of twisting the entire thing by hand. SEE ALSO: Black Friday 2025: Live updates on the latest deals from Amazon, Target, Walmart, and more Besides the Home Depot's BOGO sale, we've found a ton more Black Friday deals on cordless power tools at Amazon, Lowe's, and Best Buy. Best Black Friday power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Dewalt Dewalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill Driver Set $99 at Amazon $179 Save $80   Get Deal Why we like itThis is a classic Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal that DIY-ers have counted on for years. Even if you're not a DIY expert, a cordless drill can make you feel like one. From assembling furniture to hanging up mirrors or mounting TVs, a cordless drill like this is an essential if you own your own home.Best Hoto tools deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hoto Hoto Precision Screwdriver Set $59.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal Why we like it Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth is a fan of Hoto tools, and lucky for us, Amazon has tons of tool sets from the brand on sale post Black Friday. The Hoto Precision Screwdriver Set is on sale for only $59.99, down from the standard price of $99.99, which is a new record-low. This set is a must-have if you like to tinker with tech, and it comes with some really useful extras like opening picks, a pry tool, a magnetic pad, and a suction cup. Plus, you get 26 steel precision bits.More Hoto tools deals at AmazonHoto Laser Measuring Tool — $28.49 $49.99 (save $20.50)Hoto Electric Screwdriver Kit — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)Hoto 25-in-1 ADV Mini Electric Screwdriver — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)Hoto 40-Piece Tool Kit — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)Hoto Cordless Brushless Drill — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)Hoto Cordless Brushless Drill Tool Set — $139.99 $199.99 (save $60)Lowe's Black Friday cordless power tool dealsCraftsman 20V 1/2-in Keyless Brushless Cordless Drill — $59 $99 (save $40)Kobalt 24V 1/2-in Keyless Brushless Cordless Drill — $79 $149 (save $70)DeWalt 20V Max 1/2-inch Keyless Brushless Cordless Drill — $99 $179 (save $80)DeWalt 20V Max 2-Tool Power Driller/Driver and Impact Driver Kit — $149 $229 (save $80)Metabo HPT 1-3/4-in 15 -Degree Pneumatic Coil Roofing Nailer — $249 $329 (save $80)Best Buy Black Friday cordless power tool dealsWorx 3-Speed Compact Screwdriver — $25.99 $49.99 (save $24)GreenworksPowered 160-PSI Inflator — $89.99 $119.99 (save $30)Worx Nitro 20V SwitchDriver 2 — $99.99 $139.99 (save $40)Greenworks 24V 5-Tool Combo Kit (drill, impact driver, recip saw, light, and Bluetooth speaker) — $199.99 $499.99 (save $300)

The best Home Depot Black Friday deals at a glance: Best Early Black Friday Cordless Power Tool Deal DeWalt Atomic 20V Max Cordless Variable Speed Impact Wrench $199 (Save $40) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday Tool Deal Husky 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet $219 (Save $110) Get Deal Best Early Black Friday Home Deal Samsung Bespoke 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Sphere Ice $1,698 (Save $1,501) Get Deal Best early Black Friday outdoor deal Starlink Mini Kit $229 (Save $270) Get Deal If you’ve held off on that big renovation, are looking to replace some power tools, or just want to stock up on home essentials, now’s the time to head to Home Depot. The retailer's Black Friday sale is still going strong through Dec. 3, so you can still shop some of the season's biggest deals ahead.Home Depot is stacking up some pretty impressive deals, perfect if you're ready to tackle a home project, update your tool collection, or find that perfect, practical gift. Expect hefty discounts on power tools, big-ticket appliances, outdoor gear, and more.We've sifted through the Home Depot Black Friday sale to give you the rundown on what's available now, so you don't have to spend precious time doing so. The deals include some of the best artificial Christmas trees and with any luck, we'll see the Home Depot Animated Christmas R2-D2 back in stock soon or you can go with the lovable giant animatronic Christmas Chewbacca which is still in stock.Check out what's on offer below at The Home Depot's extended Black Friday sale below.Best Black Friday cordless power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Depot DeWalt Atomic 20V Max Cordless Variable Speed Impact Wrench $199 at Home Depot $239 Save $40   Get Deal Why we like itThis impact wrench kit is great for a variety of DIY jobs, including removing stubborn lug nuts or tackling other tough jobs at home. It's compact enough to fit into tight spaces but still delivers 450 pounds of breakaway torque, which makes it a great tool to add to your collection, especially since this kit comes with both 5Ah and 2Ah batteries as well as an LED work light in addition to a charger for under $200. More Black Friday cordless power tool dealsMilwaukee M18 18V Cordless Compact Drill/Driver – $99 $199 (save $100)Milwaukee M18 18V Compact Brushless Cordless Impact Driver Kit – $99 $198 (save $100)Ryobi ONE+ 18V 8 in. Cordless Oil-Free Pole Saw — $99 $120 (save $30)Ryobi Cordless Battery Leaf Blower — $99 $159 (save $60)DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Driver Kit – $129 $179 (save $50)Dewalt 20V Max XR Oscillating Multi Tool — $129 $120 (save $90)Milwaukee M18 Fuel 14 in. 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Battery Top Handle Chainsaw (Tool Only) – $299 $349 (save $50)Milwaukee M12 Cordless Hammer, Drill, Impact Driver Combo Kit — $319 $369 (save $50)Best Black Friday tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Depot Husky 5-Drawer Rolling Tool Cabinet $219 at Home Depot $329 Save $110   Get Deal Why we like itKeep your tools organized with this rolling tool cabinet. You can use it to store everything from small hand tools to larger equipment. With five drawers and 100-lb rated soft-close slides, everything is protected and safe while inside the cabinet. It's time to stop leaving your tools everywhere, thanks to this deal. More Black Friday tool dealsHusky Stubby Ratchet and Socket Set (46-Piece) — $19.97 $29.97 (save $10)Husky BITE SAE/Metric Non-Slip Hex Key Set (18-Piece) — $19.97 $29.97 (save $10)Husky Mechanics Tool Set (280-Piece) — $99 $199 (save $100)Ryobi SPEED BENCH Mobile Workstation — $179 $199 (save $20)Ryobi 18V 12 Tool Combo Kit — $599 $799 (save $200)Best Black Friday home and appliance deal Opens in a new window Credit: Home Depot Samsung Bespoke 4-Door French Door Refrigerator with Sphere Ice $1,698 at Home Depot $3,199 Save $1,501   Get Deal Why we like itIf it's high time you invested in a new fridge, go big or go home with this Samsung pick, which can save you some serious cash. This massive model has a sphere ice maker in addition to plenty of room for all your kitchen essentials. And there's even an internal dispenser and built-in pitcher for water if you're always thirsty. The fridge itself is stainless steel, so it should match all your decor, too. More Black Friday appliance dealsNinjaFlip Toaster Oven and Air Fryer — $149 $219 (save $70)GE High-Efficiency Top Load Washer — $548 $849 (save $301)GE Burner Element Free-Standing Electric Range in Stainless Steel with Crisp Mode — $648 $999 (save $351)LG 3 Door French Door Refrigerator — $1,598 $3,099 (save $1,501)GE Profile Smart UltraFast Electric Washer and Dryer — $1,798 $2,699 (save $901)GE Profile Smart UltraFast Electric Washer and Dryer — $1,798 $2,699 (save $901)More Black Friday home dealsShark Rocket Bagless Vacuum — $99.99 $199.99 (save $100)Shark Navigator Bagless Upright Vacuum — $169 $269 (save $100)Shark PowerPro Bagless Cordless Vacuum — $179 $329 (save $150)Ryobi One+ HP Cordless Pet Vacuum — $199 $259 (save $60)Roborock Q10 VFS+ Robot Vacuum — $259.99 $449.99 (save $190)Dyson V11 Cordless Stick Vacuum — $399.99 $629.99 (save $230)Roborock Qrevo Pet Standard Series — $499.99 $799.99 (save $300)Dyson V15 Cordless Stick Vacuum — $599.99 $749.99 (save $150)Dyson Purifier Big + Quiet Formaldehyde BP03 — $899.99 $1,099.99 (save $200)Best Black Friday outdoor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Starlink Starlink Mini Kit $229 $499 Save $270   Get Deal Why we like itLooking for WiFi outdoors? It's a reality with Starlink's WiFi kits. Starlink Mini is an all-in-one kit delivering internet connection even when you're in the most remote and rural of areas, all you need is a clear view of the sky. The Home Depot is offering an exceptional deal on the Starlink Mini during its Black Friday sale — and it's still available post Black Friday. Grab it now for just $229, saving you $270. That's 54% off its $499 price tag.Best Black Friday outdoor dealHampton Bay Laurel Oaks 7-piece Outdoor Dining Set — $398 $549 (save $151)Traeger Pro Series 34-Pellet Grill and Smoker in Bronze — $599 $729.99 (save $130.99)Traeger Woodridge Pro Wi-Fi Pellet Grill and Smoker in Black — $999 $1,149.99 (save $150.99)

Disney+ has released the trailer for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show, a full recording of the last concert in the singer's record-smashing global tour.Filmed in Vancouver, B.C. last December, the recorded concert will include all the songs on Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department. These weren't included in earlier shows on the Eras Tour, but were added after the album's release in 2024. As such, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show will no doubt be a boon to any Swifties who could only attend the tour's earlier dates.In addition to the recording, Disney+ will also release six-episode docuseries The End of an Era, which will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the Eras Tour's development. The series will feature cameos by other artists such as Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, and Florence Welch, as well as Swift's family, friends, and fiancé Travis Kelce. Premiering on the same day as Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show, The End of an Era will release two episodes per week.Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show arrives Dec. 12 on Disney+.

Netflix has released the official trailer for Culinary Class Wars Season 2, teasing a fresh new cohort of chefs who'll duke it out in the South Korean cooking competition series. Well, mostly new.Culinary Class Wars' first season saw 100 chefs divided into two groups to compete against each other. The White Spoon group was composed of highly lauded chefs, while the Black Spoon group consisted of cafeteria workers, pub owners, and others in such professions. Season 2 seems poised to follow a similar format, with White Spoon contestants including MasterChef Korea judge Song Hoon, Michelin-starred chefs Lee Jun and Son Jong-won, and Korea's first master of temple cuisine Venerable Sunjae.Even so, Culinary Class Wars' second season won't be without twists. The new trailer teases new rules that have yet to be revealed, as well as the return of two masked contestants to fight for a second chance.Culinary Class Wars Season 2 arrives Dec. 16 on Netflix.