This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.It might come as a surprise to cocktail fans but blenders can be used for more than just frozen margaritas. They can also be used for healthy living. Shocking, right?You can make hot soup without a hob, coffee without a coffee maker, and whipped cream without a whisk. That's just a little taster of what a multitasking blender can tackle. Indeed, a blender can expand your meal repertoire tenfold, and without needing multiple kitchen-cluttering machines. It's an all-in-one marvel.But where to start when actually choosing a blender? Each model has its own selection of features, which means different will suit different blending needs. So unless you’re a blender expert, it can be difficult to know what’s what and which machine is best for you. This is where we can help. Here's some useful information and a selection of the best blenders available right now.Is a blender and food processor the same thing?As a general rule, blenders are for liquids — juice, smoothies, shakes, soups, and purees — whereas food processors will slice, chop, grate, shred, and dice. However, you’ll find some blenders have attachments, such as detachable food mixing bowls, that allow them to double up as a blender/food processor combo.Why do you need a blender?The ability to make your own juice, smoothies, and protein shakes isn't the only reason to invest in a blender. These devices can also help you to establish healthy habits. Blenders simplify meeting your nutrient goal by squeezing everything into a 30-second meal replacement. With thousands of recipes online, you're bound to find a balanced combo of greens and fruits that you actually look forward to drinking.Being completely in charge of the contents lets you closely monitor portion size, stick to dietary restrictions, and track macronutrients to stay on track with diet goals. You'll never need to buy sickeningly expensive juice again.Do blenders have smart features?Blenders can be as basic or as advanced as you want (depending on what you’re willing to spend, of course). There are simple blenders that cost next to nothing and have a simple on/off switch, or tech-savvy blenders that connect to an app via Bluetooth. These apps might provide recipes or keep records of nutrition or health goals. There are other features to look out for, such as pre-set blending programs. These can be geared to specifically make soup, smoothies, or frozen desserts. Some blenders can automatically detect the load and adjust their motors and settings accordingly.What is the best blender capacity?The capacity of a blender will vary. There are personal-use blenders, which have a container big enough for one person (around 700ml), and multi-serve blenders, which have a much bigger container (2 litres or more). But many blenders come with different sized containers, allowing you to switch between sizes as required. We especially like blenders that have a sports bottle attachment, which can be used to make a smoothie or juice. Simply detach the bottle, pop a lid on, and off you go.What is the best blender?That’s up to you. We can’t make the decision on your behalf. That's kind of the point of a blender — you know the ingredients you like and you can make the smoothie or meal exactly how you want it. That's also true when choosing the machine. It has to be one that suits your needs, routine, and kitchen. What we can do, however, is draw up a list of the best blenders for everyone, to help you find something that's perfect for you.These are the best blenders in 2025.

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Best Cyber Monday noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds deals still live: Best deal overall Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones (1st gen) $279 (save $150) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) $249 (Save $50) Get Deal Past-Gen Sony Headphones Deal Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise-Cancelling Headphones $278 (Save $121.99) Get Deal As Mashable's tech editor, I've covered a lot of cool headphone launches this year. The long-awaited Sony XM6 headphones finally came out this year, and we also got new flagship headphones from Nothing, Bowers & Wilkins, Bose, and Beats. If you need a new pair of noise-cancelling headphones, the Cyber Monday season is the best possible time to buy. And while the sale is technically over, some deals are hanging on into the following week.However, you won't find all of them in this guide, as not every post-Cyber Monday headphones deal is worth shopping for. I've gathered the biggest discounts on the noise-cancelling headphones I'd actually recommend buying, whether you're shopping for yourself or looking for Christmas gifts for techies. SEE ALSO: 8 Cyber Monday deals better than Black Friday: Samsung's The Frame, Bose headphones, and a TCL TV From audiophile-worthy headphones from Bowers & Wilkins to the latest Bose wireless earbuds, you'll find the best of the best here.Best overall Cyber Monday headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones (1st gen) $279 at Amazon $429 Save $150   Get Deal at Amazon Why we like it Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones (1st gen).Though these are last-gen headphones from Bose, $279 puts them at a pretty unbeatable price — and one that's $20 cheaper than what they were at over Cyber Weekend. In Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard's comparison between the two generations, she found that the two weren't hugely different, with these headphones still competing with other top of the line models in comfort, audio quality, and noise cancellation. She wrote, "On sale, the first gen Bose QC Ultra headphones have a near unbeatable value," and that's especially true at this record-low price.Best runner-up noise-cancelling headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 $248 at Amazon $399.99 Save $151.99   Get Deal Why we like itCheck out our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5.I tested Sony's legendary XM5 headphones against the newer version, the XM6, as did Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard. And both of us found that they're far more alike than different. Unless you're a picky audiophile, I think most people should opt for the XM5 model while it's on sale, which is what Allard recommended in her comparison. These headphones jumped back in price somewhat following Cyber Monday to $278 (instead of their record low $248), but they're still an excellent value). And they still have all the features you really need: excellent audio quality, best-in-class active noise-cancellation, and an easy-to-use app to adjust EQ settings. More noise-cancelling headphones dealsJLab JBuds Lux ANC — $27 $79.99 (save $52.99)JBL Tune 770NC — $79.95 $149.95 (save $70)Sony WH-CH720N — $98 $179.99 (save $81.99)Beats Solo 4 — $129.95 $199.95 (save $70)Beats Studio Pro — $169.95 $349.95 (save $180)Bose QuietComfort Ultra (1st Gen) — $279 $429 (save $150)Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) — $399 $449 (save $50)Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Over-Ear Headphones — $499.95 $699 (save $199.95)Best noise-cancelling earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd gen) $249 at Amazon $299 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like itCheck out our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) earbuds.The second-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are the best noise-cancelling earbuds of 2025, full stop. The only buds that really come close? The first-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds, which I'm wearing as I write this sentence. These earbuds are supremely comfortable, and they let you slip into a cone of silence on demand. Their price is a bit higher than the $216 low they hit over Cyber Weekend, but getting them for $249 is still a solid deal.More noise-cancelling earbuds dealsJBL Tune Flex — $39.95 $99.95 (save $60)Raycon Everyday Earbuds — $55.99 $79.99 (save $24)Bose QuietComfort Earbuds — $129 $179 (save $50)Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation — $99 $179 (save $80)Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro — $159.99 $249.99 (save $90)Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds — $179.99 $229.99 (save $50)Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ100 — $245.41 $299.99 (save $54.58)

When iOS 26 first dropped, there was one pretty huge group chat bug. Some users complained that their messages to existing group chats were sent as individual chats instead of chats to the entire group, and didn't show in the group chat at all. A user on Reddit said the bug was particularly stark with chats that included numbers that weren't tied to iPhones.But in the few weeks since, that bug seems to be fixed, and users have begun to shift their focus away from the frustrations of a new iOS system and towards the fun new features. 9to5Mac wrote up a rundown of the five most intriguing features, including the typing indicator, polls, Apple Cash, background changing, and adding contacts.The typing indicator was once reserved for one-on-one conversations, but iOS 26 brought the text bubble to group chats. Of course, not everyone is elated (one user wrote on Reddit looking for a way to remove it since they "really don't want" the feature), but personally, I find it cool.Group chats also got polls, which Mashable's Alex Perry called "one of my favorite" new features after trying it out in beta, saying it is "nominally a feature for deciding where to get dinner, but will really be a feature that's used to settle incredibly arcane, nonsensical inside-joke arguments among friend groups."Groups can also send Apple Cash. I don't personally know anyone who uses this form of money transferring before using Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, or, of course, literal cash, but I suppose if you're interested in settling money after a bachelorette trip, I could see this being useful.You can also change the background of a group chat. One of my group chats has changed to a photo of my cat edited to look like he's wearing jeans. The options, fellas? They're endless.

When it first hit Broadway in 1981, Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's decades-spanning musical Merrily We Roll Along was a total flop. The original run of the show ran for 16 performances and 44 previews before closing.But in the years since, Merrily We Roll Along has enjoyed much bigger critical and commercial success, and no production exemplifies that more than the show's 2023 Broadway revival. Directed by Maria Friedman, the revival starred Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe, and Lindsay Mendez as Merrily We Roll Along's core trio of Franklin Shepard, Charley Kringas, and Mary Flynn. The show charts their friendship in reverse chronological order, starting with a bitter stand-off in 1977 before turning back the years to their first meeting in 1957. SEE ALSO: The best movies of 2025, and where to watch them The Broadway revival earned seven Tony Award nominations and took home four: Best Revival of a Musical, Best Actor in a Musical for Groff, Best Featured Actor in a Musical for Radcliffe, and Best Orchestrations. Now, you can catch the award-winning production in all its glory on the big screen.In an interview with Mashable Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards, Groff, Radcliffe, and Mendez broke down how they filmed the stage production for the film version."They filmed three shows at night in a row, and then during the day, they would have cameras that were on stage with us, and we would film close-up stuff," Radcliffe explained. "It was nice that it wasn't all the pressure resting on one night, actually."The filmed version also allowed the actors to appreciate moments from the show that they couldn't actually see while performing their tracks."There were so many moments that I never knew existed because I'm busy doing my thing," Mendez said. "So to be able to zoom out and get to capture all these beautiful, amazing moments that our ensemble was doing, that was one of the best gifts to get."2025's Merrily We Roll Along isn't the only one filmed version of the musical we'll be getting, though. Director Richard Linklater is currently filming his own take on the musical, with Paul Mescal, Ben Platt, and Beanie Feldstein in the lead roles. However, his production will span 20 years in order to capture the characters' growth over that length of time, Boyhood-style."If there's any film that is absolutely primed for the Richard Linklater Boyhood treatment, it is Merrily," Radcliffe said. "I don't know any of the actors in it, so I haven't had contact with anyone, but I'm pretty sure I walked past Beanie Feldstein on the street once when she was going to film a section of it... I'm very excited to see that film when it comes out."Thankfully, Sondheim fans will have the filmed version of the 2023 Broadway revival to tide them over during the wait for Linklater's take.Merrily We Roll Along hits theaters Dec. 5.Don’t miss out on our latest stories: Add Mashable as a trusted news source in Google.

First Black Friday, then Cyber Monday, and now Cyber Week. If you're feeling a little fatigued by the constant pace of deals over the past week, then we know how you feel. But you really are running out of time to take advantage of some of the lingering sales, so if you still have loved ones in need of Christmas gifts, then let us help you make them happy and save some money in the process.Right now, our favorite Ninja gifts are still on sale, with savings up to 38% off the usual retail price. That includes affordable gifts under $50 as well as pricier gifts like the Ninja Creami, a long-time Mashable favorite. We've tested a lot of Ninja kitchen appliances over the years, and we've been consistently impressed by the brand's offerings.So, if you're looking to save on your holiday shopping list — and in this economy, who isn't? — then check out these Ninja Cyber Week deals while you still can!Ninja BlendBOSS Personal Blender with To-Go TumblerWe love this personal blending system, which we recently included in our guide to the best tech gifts of the year. We love the fun look of this countertop appliance, and it's still included in Amazon's ongoing Cyber Week sale. For the smoothie king or queen, they can quickly throw together a smoothie and then take it to go on the road.While it doesn't have a huge discount, this is your chance to grab one of the year's hottest gifts while it's on sale. Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja BlendBOSS Personal Blender with To-Go Tumbler $118.99 at Amazon $139.99 Save $21.00   Get Deal Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl Ice Cream and Soft Serve MakerWe were impressed with the Ninja Creami soft serve machine, even if it is a bit loud. But that's a small price to pay for the ability to make your own ice cream sundaes at will. For parents, ice cream lovers, or anyone with a sweet tooth, this is a surprisingly fun treat that also makes a great gift. During Cyber Week, you can pick it up on sale for 20% off its usual price at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl Ice Cream and Soft Serve Maker $279.99 at Amazon $349.99 Save $70   Get Deal Ninja Blast Portable Cordless BlenderIf you don't want to spend more than $50, then check out this Ninja personal blender, currently priced at just $39.99 for Cyber Week. This would also make a great gift idea for gift exchanges with a $50 price limit. Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Blast Portable Cordless Blender $39.99 at Amazon $69.99 Save $30.00   Get Deal Ninja 4-in-1 Air Fryer ProCurrently 38% off, as it has been since the start of Black Friday, this Ninja Air Fryer is the perfect gift for a college student or any young person moving into their first apartment. With a very reasonable $79.99 price tag, this air fryer will make it easy to whip up veggies, meat, and leftovers in minutes. Really, anyone who doesn't do much cooking could appreciate this one. Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja 4-in-1 Air Fryer Pro $79.99 at Amazon $129.99 Save $50.00   Get Deal Ninja SlushiWe have two words for you: Wine slushy. Or maybe you're prefer a blended margarita, piña colada, espresso martini, or daquari? With the Mashable-tested Ninja Slushi, you can have all of the above. Give this to a sibling or friend, and you can also benefit from delicious blended drinks and cocktails. Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi $269 at Amazon $349.99 Save $80.99   Get Deal

The new iPhone, the Nintendo Switch 2, anything KPop Demon Hunters-related: these are the trending holiday gift items this year. And if you're on Facebook, there's a nonzero chance they are actually gifts that cyber criminals are pretending to sell in order to scam Facebook users.These AI-generated products look like quality items, which the scammers then pitch at affordable prices. When a user clicks on the ad, which the scammer paid Facebook to serve, they are sent to the thieves' e-commerce storefront. The consumer makes their purchase without realizing the item is a fake. They'll either receive a cheap imitation product, or never receive any item at all. According to a BBC investigation, consumers were scammed out of their money after falling for fake AI-generated images posing as C'est La Vie and Mabel & Daisy, family-run UK-based businesses selling products such as clothing and jewelry. The stores do not actually exist; the e-commerce site is connected to a warehouse in China that ships cheap knockoffs.The BBC heard directly from more than 60 people who fell victim to these scams after its report came out. Meta told the BBC it had removed those fraudulent companies from the platform. But what's to stop it happening again?Facebook scams are nothing new. For years, fraudsters have weaponized the Facebook ads platform on a large scale. Meta makes, according to one analysis, a whopping $7 billion a year from scam ads alone.Generative AI has only made scamming easier for cyber criminals, who can now generate convincingly real images and videos in an attempt to legitimize their fake shops. What can we do about this? Be extra careful this holiday season and remember the old adage: If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is.

If you've ever found searching through your folders on Google Drive to be a chore, the company has good news. There's a catch, however — and naturally it involves your wallet. Google revealed its list of upcoming changes to Drive this week. Most revolve around further integrating Gemini, the company's AI tool. Gemini will now preview what's inside a folder in Drive, making it easier to find what you're looking for without opening individual files. "Gemini will now proactively provide insights about the files within a folder, right at the top of the folder view," the announcement says. "This makes it easier to quickly understand what’s inside without having to open individual files. For a more in-depth look, you can click 'Explore with Gemini' to get a full summary or ask follow up questions in the Gemini side panel." Here's what that looks like: Credit: Google "This feature is designed to help you save time and stay organized by providing at-a-glance insights into your folders," Google wrote. As tech site Android Authority pointed out, this helpful upgrade is available only to paid Google Workspace users, or folks with a Gemini Plus or Pro subscription. So if it looks nifty and you don't have one of those accounts already, you'll have to pay up.

What are the best noise-cancelling headphones of 2025?Even the best value headphones will feel lacking if they don't come equipped with halfway decent noise cancellation. Besides, there are simply too many headphones on the market (our testing pool gets bigger by the month) for you to pay hundreds only to get subpar ANC. So, which brand comes out on top?For most people, we think the new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) offer the best overall value, with the ideal blend of comfort, sound quality, and ANC. However, if you're looking for the best active noise-cancellation overall, we have to give it up to the Sony XM6 headphones. Fortunately, there are no bad choices here.To help you wade through the top options from brands like Apple, Beats, Bose, Sony, and Sonos, Mashable editors and reviewers tested dozens of headphones and earbuds. From flagship models to budget buds, we picked out the best options at every price range. SEE ALSO: How we test headphones and earbuds How do noise-cancelling headphones actually work?Even cheap headphones can block some noise from the outside world. And you can always blast your music loud enough to drown out nearby conversations and street noise via passive noise cancellation. However, if you really want to turn the volume of the world down to the limit, then you need headphones with active noise cancellation.Active noise-cancelling headphones electronically cover up the sounds coming from your surroundings. They use internal microphones to listen to the world around you, then invert the noise and send it to the speakers. The idea is that both the output and the input will cancel out, leaving you with near-silence. The best over-ear headphones also create a tight seal around your ears, providing an extra layer of passive sound blocking. Testing the Apple AirPods Max headphones, which didn't make the final cut for this guide. Credit: Zlata Ivleva / Mashable Getting up close and personal with Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones. Credit: Molly Flores / Mashable If you've tried a pair of noise-cancelling headphones before and haven't been impressed, don't be discouraged, as not all ANC performs equally. For instance, cheaper ANC headphones may have a more noticeable hissing sound that you'll hear when the noise cancellation is turned on, which can be distracting for some folks.Other headphones may be great at blocking low tones, but more prone to letting in high-pitched tones. Typically, premium headphones will yield better results all around, but we have budget picks below that still do a solid job.In the past, not many wireless earbuds featured active noise cancellation that was comparable to over-ear headphones, but newer iterations like the AirPods Pro and Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds hold their own in the ANC space. However, even these earbuds can't quite get the same seal (or fit as many mics) that headphones can, so if you're looking for maximum silence, stick with over-ear headphones.Recent testing updatesDecember 2025: We removed the Dyson On-Trac headphones from this guide. While they had unbeatable battery life when they were first released, that's no longer the case.December 2025: We added the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 as the best sports earbuds.December 2025: We added the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 headphones as the best splurge.September 2025: We replaced the original Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds with the updated second-gen model.July 2025: We added the new Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.February 2025: We added the EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds as our favorite earbuds pick under $100, replacing the Beats Studio Buds+.August 2024: With a heavy heart, we said goodbye to the Bose 700 headphones as our recommendation for the best noise-cancelling headphones with adjustable ANC.

Remember DeepSeek, the large language model (LLM) out of China that was released for free earlier this year and upended the AI industry? Without the funding and infrastructure of leaders in the space like Google and OpenAI, the team behind the DeepSeek R1 model was able to create a viable competitor to Gemini and ChatGPT.This week, the DeepSeek team released two powerful new models, DeepSeek-V3.2 and DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale — and once again they are totally free to use. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. DeepSeek's China-based team says that DeepSeek-V3.2 provides equivalent levels of performance as OpenAI's GPT-5 and described the model as "your daily driver." DeepSeek-V3.2 is more for the same everyday tasks that you'd seek out from a AI assistant chatbot like ChatGPT.DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale, on the other hand, appears to be competing with the more advanced AI models like Google's Gemini 3.0 Pro. DeepSeek describes the model as having "maxed-out reasoning capabilities" and shared testing results showing DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale acing numerous LLM reasoning benchmarks. "DeepSeek-V3.2 is our first model to integrate thinking directly into tool-use, and also supports tool-use in both thinking and non-thinking modes," DeepSeek said in a statement announcing the models posted to its X account.Basically, as the DeepSeek team describes it, the latest model is able to mimic human reasoning and utilize tools like search engines and calculators. Furthermore, DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale is for mathematical needs, with the team sharing the models' "gold medal" results from taking tests such as the International Math Olympiad.DeepSeek says it is setting out to “push the inference capabilities of open-source models to their limits and explore the boundaries of model capabilities.”How does DeepSeek-V3.2 compare to GPT-5?The biggest difference is that DeepSeek's models are open-source. In short, they're tools that can be applied to specific problems. ChatGPT, on the other hand, is a closed-source, general-purpose AI chatbot that combines multiple models into a single user experience.So, while it seems that the latest DeepSeek models stack up to ChatGPT and other models contextually, it should also be noted that it is primarily a text-based model and not one for images, video, or other media. And, of course, DeepSeek's models are free, while users have a very limited number of prompts with the free version of ChatGPT. So far, on the popular AI leaderboard LMArena, the new DeepSeek models have lagged behind the likes of GPT-5 and Gemini 3. And in terms of feature set, ChatGPT still offers a more complete, all-around experience.How can you try DeepSeek-V3.2?Users currently looking to utilize DeepSeek-V3.2 can do so right now on DeepSeek's website, API, and app. You can head to the DeepSeek platform and try it right away.However, as of now, the DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale model is only available through DeepSeek's API. The API access for DeepSeek-V3.2-Speciale does incur a cost; however, it is 10 times cheaper than its competitors' models, with a cost of 42 cents per million tokens.DeepSeek last upended the industry nearly a year ago. Since then, a lot of advances have been made with other models. We'll soon see if DeepSeek's latest models continue to disrupt the industry.

How to choose the best headphonesWe won't beat around the bush: There's no definitive "best" product here. Sure, elite audio brands put out high-quality products across the board, but even within each of those brands, you'll find different tiers of products. Some will deliver better value, and some will deliver better hardware and active noise cancellation.All this to say, the best pair of earbuds or headphones largely comes down to personal preference and how you plan to use them. Some listeners swear by over-ear headphones, while others prefer the minimalism of earbuds — one is not necessarily better than the other. Athletes who like to use headphones at the gym will appreciate waterproof materials and the best open earbuds, while frequent fliers will prefer devices with long battery life, comfort, and portability. Finally, music lovers and audiophiles will want to invest in premium features like a custom equalizer, spatial audio, or best-in-class active noise cancellation.To help you pick your pair, we tested all of the headphones in this guide (and a lot that didn't make the cut). Here, you'll find the top headphones of 2025 for noise cancellation, music, price, and wired connections. What about wired headphones?We focused primarily on the best wireless headphones for this guide. While wired headphones have their fans, wireless headphones are just more convenient for most of us. If we had to pick, we'd recommend the Marshall Mode earbuds as our top wired pick. Some of us are also fans of Apple's EarPods.Other headphones we've testedMost recently, we tested the JBL Tour One M3 headphones and the Skullcandy Method 360 ANC, and we may add them to this guide in a future update. We also tested the Marshall Major V headphones and Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 headphones, both of which had excellent sound profiles and easy-to-navigate custom equalizers on their companion apps. Ultimately, they didn't make the cut on our final list for a couple of reasons. With the Major V headphones, we love that their claim of 100+ hours of battery life held up under our testing, but we found them to get uncomfortable after a couple of hours. We also would have appreciated ANC at their $149 price point. For the B&W headphones, we loved their design and premium feel in addition to their truly impressive sound, but we found that their ANC was only so-so. If you're willing to spend $399, you can find a better balance of sound and ANC in the Sony XM5 headphones.We've also tested the Sonos Ace headphones and Dyson OnTrac headphones. And while we loved them both for sound quality and noise cancellation, they fare in the way of AirPods Max — left out of our recommendations for their high price points.In the testing pipelineFor our future updates, we're testing out more budget noise-cancelling earbuds and headphones.Recent updates to this guideDecember 2025: We replaced the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 earbuds, which are no longer available, with the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 sports earbuds.December 2025: We removed the Marshall Mode wired earbuds, as they're frequently out of stock.December 2025: We added the Sony WH-CH720N Noise-Canceling Headphones as the best headphones under $100.December 2025: We added the Sony XM5 headphones, originally released in 2022, as our new honorable mention pick.

SAVE $1,150: As of Dec. 3, get the Anker Solix F2000 portable power station for $849 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,999. That's a discount of 58%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Anker Solix F2000 portable power station $849 at Amazon $1,999 Save $1,150   Get Deal We've seen Cyber Monday come and go, but there are still plenty of reasons to shop when it comes to Amazon. The retailer has a wide variety of items on sale, including cold-weather and off-grid essentials, like portable power stations. If you're looking for something to rely on if you lose power due to winter storms or you just need a backup for camping or other outdoor activity, we've found one that you can use for a variety of situations and then some for a great price. As of Dec. 3, get the Anker Solix F2000 portable power station for $849 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,999. That's a discount of 58%. SEE ALSO: The best Cyber Monday deals on portable power stations: Jackery, Bluetti, and DJI at record lows This portable power station boasts 2,048Wh of capacity, with 2,400W of continuous output and a surge of 2,800W. If you end up needing more power, it is compatible with an additional battery as well, so you can net up to 4,096Wh. It has a long-lasting battery too, so you can rely on it for the long term. It also has wheels and a special handle to make it much easier to tote around, as it's not especially light. It's 26 pounds, but it has such a large capacity that it's worth wheeling around and taking with you, even at this bigger size. Since it has a light as well, you can actually see what you're doing with it when the power is off. It's also got you covered with two USB-A, three USB-C, four AC, and one 30-amp port. Grab this power station and be ready for whatever happens this winter, whether you need it or not. It's always good to be prepared.

AT&T confirmed it will be terminating its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs as a bid to win Federal Communications Commission (FCC) favor. The telecommunications giant has been awaiting FCC approval on a billion dollar spectrum license purchase made in 2024, and made a commitment to scaling back its DEI efforts earlier this year. According to a letter sent to the agency, AT&T has shuttered any and all roles, employee groups, and programs related to DEI policies. SEE ALSO: AI safety report: Only 3 models make the grade "The legal landscape governing diversity, equity, and inclusion (‘DEI’) policies and programs has changed," wrote the company. "AT&T has always stood for merit-based opportunity, and we are pleased to reaffirm our commitment to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination today."It's not the first mobile carrier to acquiesce to the administration's anti-woke crusade. The FCC, headed by Trump-appointed chair Brendan Carr, has been on a concerted mission to eliminate DEI programs across the telecommunications sector, including pressuring companies to terminate their commitments in order to win approval from the agency. In May, Verizon ended its DEI policies to win a $20 billion bid for ownership of broadband provider Frontier Communications, which included removing all DEI language from internal and external materials, ending diversity hiring bonuses, and dissolving human resources departments dedicated to DEI. Competitor T-Mobile made the same compromise in July, terminating DEI programs to win two deals with the FCC. Carr has previously launched anti-DEI probes of major entertainment and broadcast companies, including Disney and ABC, as well as publicly-funded media, like NPR and PBS. In addition, the agency has slashed at affordable broadband and fiber-optic plans, which predominately help low-income and rural communities, as part of the Trump administration's attack on Biden-Harris equity projects. AT&T has also been a leader in affordable connectivity projects, including bringing fiber-optic broadband internet to Indigenous communities and explicit commitments to closing the digital divide. "Companies should remember that abandoning fairness and inclusion for short-term gain will be a stain to their reputation long into the future," said FCC Democrat Anna Gomez in a statement following AT&T's announcement.

SAVE $503: The 40-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitor is on sale for $696.99, down from the list price of $1,199.99. That's a 42% discount and the lowest we've ever spotted at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung 40-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitor $696.99 at Amazon $1,199.99 Save $503   Get Deal Winter is nearly here and that means it's time to consider what your gaming set-up looks like. If you're feeling like you deserve a nice treat to round out 2025 (you do), there's a great gaming monitor that's still sitting at a Cyber Monday sale price.As of Dec. 3, the 40-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitor is on sale for $696.99, marked down from the normal price of $1,199.99. That's a major 42% discount that takes $503 off the usual price. It's also the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon. SEE ALSO: Don't miss the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 still at its best-ever price after Cyber Monday — save over $100 If you've never had the joy of gaming with a massive curved monitor in front of you, today's deal is your sign up make this happen. It's a game-changing (sorry) way to experience your favorite titles. Samsung always shows up with great features on gaming monitors so you know you're in good hands. There's the 180Hz refresh rate and the one millisecond response time for seamless gameplay with this monitor.Before you jump on this deal, make sure this model will happily fit on your desk or the dining room table. We're looking at 36.5 inches wide and 11.9 inches deep with the included stand on this model. While the 40-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitor is still sitting at a Cyber Monday sale price, give your gaming set-up the upgrade it deserved before winter holidays kick in.

Last year's Spotify Wrapped was widely received online as a boring, plain mess. By that standard, Wrapped 2025 has been a stark raving success. In case you missed it, Wrapped dropped on Monday and Spotify loaded it with updates in changes. (We've got all the details at Mashable.) Spotify added new features like Listening Age, Clubs, Top Albums, and much more. Spotify itself noted during a press event this week that it had seen pushback to the 2024 Wrapped heading into this year. So far, it seems people have liked the changes and a return to form for one of the internet's favorite days. SEE ALSO: What are the Spotify Wrapped clubs? What you need to know. And not a moment too soon for Spotify, which has suffered one PR disaster after another these days — most notably widespread protests and defections over its CEO's military ties and the platform allowing ICE recruitment ads. But the internet cannot help but share its taste in music on Wrapped day and that rang true on Wednesday. so about spotify wrapped…[image or embed]— Sighmon (@sighmonsayss.bsky.social) December 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM That’s right it’s the song of the year, “MacArthur Park Suite” by Donna Summer[image or embed]— BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs.bsky.social) December 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM Spotify Wrapped is a yearly reminder that something is very wrong with me.[image or embed]— Mike Drucker (@mikedrucker.bsky.social) December 3, 2025 at 10:43 AM wrapped is a humiliation ritual for me[image or embed]— payton mitchell (@paytmitch.bsky.social) December 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM Get off my lawn[image or embed]— Stone Cold Jane Austen (@abbyhiggs.bsky.social) December 3, 2025 at 10:33 AM My Spotify wrapped age is 62. My actual age is 44. No notes.— Jenn 🩷 (@alldolledup44.bsky.social) December 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about Spotify Wrapped 2025 There were also folks who posted about not wanting to see Wrapped posts or about leaving Spotify this year. I canceled my Spotify subscription this year so they sent my Wrapped through my living room window attached to a brick— amy brown (@amybrown.xyz) December 3, 2025 at 8:43 AM Spotify wrapped is canceled, post your Wikipedia wrapped[image or embed]— Jam2go (@jam2go.com) December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM

SAVE $450: As of Dec. 3, you can get the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo for just $549. That's 45% off its list price of $999.99 and its lowest price on record. Opens in a new window Credit: iRobot iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo $549 at Amazon $999.99 Save $450.99   Get Deal The Roomba family tree grew in 2025 with eight new models, and of course, Amazon put them on sale for Black Friday. While many of the best Cyber Week robot vacuum deals are no longer available, one of the new Roombas is still chilling at its Black Friday discount if you're in the market. As of Dec. 3, you can still get the iRobot Roomba Plus 505 Combo for $549. That's 45% off its list price of $999.99 and its lowest price since its debut earlier this year. As the name suggests, the 505 Combo is both a robot vacuum and a mop. This model is one of the first Roombas with self-washing and drying mopping pads that costs under $1,000 (the other being the 405 Combo). It uses iRobot's PerfectEdge technology, which means its two spinning mopping pads can swing out from the vacuum to clean deep into edges and corners. Mashable's robot vacuum reviewer Leah Stodart said, "This hinged pad design is one I've experienced in a few Roborock models now, and the attention to detail has been a game changer for me, especially near the kitchen counters."The Roomba 505 Combo also features small obstacle avoidance, which Stodart says is a "navigational non-negotiable." It ensures your robot vacuum won't drag around pet waste or eat your charging cables.For a Roomba with all of these features, its $999.99 list price is understandable. At its $549 Black Friday price, it's a total steal.

The comet called Clarke isn't done with Earth yet. And the new clip from Greenland 2: Migration gives us a terrifying taste of what is yet to come. In the nerve-shredding post-apocalyptic thriller Greenland, a comet big enough to kill a planet sent family man John Garrity (Gerard Butler), his wife (Morena Baccarin), and their child to flee everything they knew and most everyone they loved, in search of safety in a bunker in the titular country. But who wants to live the rest of their life in a bunker, right? Greenland 2: Migration picks up five years after the events of the first film. And while the Earth took a pummeling from Clarke, the planet is still standing. There's even talk that the crater from the biggest piece of the comet that hit ground has made a natural paradise with fresh water, clean air, and green land (see what I did there?). But the trick is getting there. Butler and Baccarin reprise their roles as husband and wife, joined this time by Roman Griffin Davis (Jojo Rabbit, The Long Walk) as their diabetic son, Nathan. But in this clip from Greenland 2: Migration, it's clear that the bits of the comet still orbiting the planet can bring fresh hell to those below. And as the trailer previously teased, there are plenty of new threats for the Garrity family to face in their ongoing quest for survival. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, Greenland 2: Migration opens in theaters on Jan. 9.

'Tis the season to wrap piles of presents, send out dozens upon dozens of greeting cards, make hundreds of cookies — and feel the stress of all the obligations of the holidays weighing on you like Santa's sleigh, reindeer and all! If the holidays' fast approach is getting you stressed, you're not alone! But fret not, because Pluto TV, the free streaming service from Paramount, has two gifts for those of us who need an outlet to blow off some seasonal steam. First, there's Pluto TV's new Holidays Are Brutal collection, which features an array of action-packed movies, like Charlie’s Angels, Rush Hour, The Expendables, The Rock, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Gladiator, The Mask of Zorro, Transformers 1-4, Blade 1-3, The Mummy, and The Mummy Returns. And in honor of the Holidays Are Brutal collection, Pluto TV has built holiday-themed rage rooms in 10 cities across the U.S. where you can enter a festive space and unleash your inner action hero by smashing ornaments, thrashing gift boxes, and taking the term "decking" the halls in a violent direction. Per Pluto TV's press release, "The holidays pack a punch, but with Pluto TV, you can punch back!"Best of all, access to both the streaming titles and the rage rooms are free. How can I get into the Pluto TV holiday rage rooms? Pluto TV's The Holidays Are Brutal Rage Rooms will open one day only, Dec. 11. All you've got to do to get in on this furious fun is sign up at the link. Participating locations for Pluto TV’s The Holidays Are Brutal Rage Rooms are as follows:New York: The Ragery (153 Essex St. New York, NY 10002)Dallas - Fort Worth: The Secret Chambers (513 Alta Mere Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76114)Chicago: The Angry Cactus Lounge (2525 N. Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60647)Houston: Break Life Houston (5805 Centralcrest St., Houston, TX 77092)Atlanta: Total Rage Atlanta (22 Park Pl. SE, Atlanta, GA 30303)Philadelphia: Rage Philly (8043 Craig St., Philadelphia, PA 19136)Los Angeles: Rage Ground (120 E 11th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015)Washington, D.C. : Kraken - Penn Quarter (840 E St. NW Washington, DC 20004)Raleigh-Durham: Wreck It Rage Room (4122 Bennett Memorial Rd. STE 105, Durham, NC 27705)Phoenix: Breakthrough Smash Room (3414 W. Union Hills Dr. Suite #8, Phoenix, AZ 85027)So, fill out the form. And ready yourself for a smashing good time! To check out The Holidays are Brutal collection, visit Pluto TV.

SAVE 50%: As of Dec. 3, you can get the iRobot Roomba Plus 405 (G185) Combo Robot Vacuum & Mop for $399, down from $799.99. That's a 50% discount or a $400.99 price cut. iRobot Roomba Plus 405 (G185) Combo Robot Vacuum & Mop $399 at Amazon $799.99 Save $400.99   Get Deal at Amazon Cyber Monday has come to a startling halt, but not all the best deals are dead. This year, the robot vacuum category honestly beat out almost every other sale we tracked. There were tons of great discounts, and the best part is that many are still live right now, including lingering deals on Roombas and Roborocks. SEE ALSO: What is the best robot vacuum for pet hair? My cats and I have been testing options at home. As of Dec. 3, you can get the high-end iRobot Roomba Plus 405 (G185) Combo Robot Vacuum & Mop with AutoWash Dock for $399, down from $799.99, saving you $400.99. This is a massive discount, and it’s a damn good deal considering we’re two days post-Cyber Monday.This is the model you want because it practically manages itself: the robot mops, washes its own pads, and empties its own bin for months at a time. It’s seriously impressive, especially because it’s equipped with spinning DualClean Mop Pads and SmartScrub technology for deeper, down-and-dirty cleaning. Plus, the intuitive sensors automatically lift the mop pad when the robot moves onto carpet, keeping your rugs dry and safe.

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here — and we've all got badges. Spotify noticed the underwhelming reviews for last year's Wrapped and jam-packed its latest offering with features and updates. We've got you covered on all those details at Mashable. But perhaps the most prominent of those updates are the new clubs in 2025 Wrapped. You might be confused about what those things actually are, but we'll explain. What are the Wrapped clubs and roles?In short: The clubs are a clever, cute way to group your musical taste. "Clubs show off your listening style in a whole new way," wrote Spotify on a page explaining the clubs. "Your Club captures the emotional qualities of your year in music. That includes the moods, genres, and musical terms that defined what you listened to most."The six clubs are: Club Serotonin, Cloud State, Cosmic Stereo, Full Charge, Grit Collective, and Soft Hearts. They each come with a cool, illustrated badge of sorts. Spotify has further details on the clubs, but the names are somewhat of self-explanatory. Soft Hearts (my club) are the sensitive folks, Cloud State likes peaceful music, and Full Charge loves a party, for instance. From there, Spotify also gives you a role within the club, based on the dynamic you bring to the group. Here's how they define those roles. Credit: Spotify Credit: Spotify So really, the badges and roles are a fun way of letting you know the kind of music you're into and how you consume it. It's like getting sorted into a house or clique. Take your badge and wear it with pride.