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SAVE 30%: Use discount code MASH30 to save 30% on a Nomad eSIM (valid until the end of 2025).

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Planning some international travel over the holiday season? Maybe you're treating yourself, or perhaps you're visiting family in other areas of the world. Whatever the case may be, you're going to need phone service. That means you'll want to make sure you're covered wherever you roam with an eSIM that makes things simple for you. Nomad eSIM has you covered.

Until the end of 2025, use promo code MASH30 at checkout to save 30% on a Nomad eSIM plan.

SEE ALSO: Great news for travelers: Two of Verizon's prepaid plans are getting free upgrades for coverage abroad

An eSIM from Nomad makes it simple to get signal so you can call and text wherever you roam. Nomad covers over 200 countries and regions, so all you have to do is install an eSIM digitally and get going. No physical swapping necessary. Plus, the app works on both unlocked iPhone and Android phones, so you don't even have to buy a new phone for your globe-trotting adventures. You will, however, want to check Nomad's list of compatible devices before setting off.

You can opt for the plan that's right for your location and usage through Nomad with both country- and region-specific options. You can even spring for unlimited data plans if your situation requires it, so you can rest assured knowing you've got enough coverage and internet access no matter what situation you find yourself in.

Though this deal is available through the end of 2025, you don't have to use it right away if you grab something now. Once purchased, a Nomad eSIM allows up to 60 days for activation, so you can jet set in January or February with confidence. Just be sure to grab yours before the time on this deal runs out. Happy traveling.

SAVE $100: As of Oct. 31, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are on sale for just $199 at Amazon (in several colors) instead of $299. That's a savings of 33% and their best price ever.

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If you're not into the AirPods-style earbuds and want to try something a little different, the Bose Ultra Open are in a category of their own. Plus, they're $100 cheaper than usual, making this the best time to try them out.

As of Oct. 31, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are down to just $199 at Amazon in several color options. That's 33% off their list price of $299 and their best price ever. This is only the second time the buds have hit this all-time low in some colors — the other being Prime Day back in July.

The Ultra Open buds loop around the edges of your ears like earring cuffs, rather than going directly inside of your ear canal. That "open" design helps keep you in touch with your surroundings as you take in your tunes, audiobooks, or podcasts. This makes them an especially good pick for runners, cyclists, or commuters looking to stay aware and alert. But that doesn't mean they skimp on sound. Mashable contributor RJ Andersen writes in her review, "The sound was well-balanced, and even with my ear completely uncovered, I didn’t notice any issues with the audio sounding distant or muddy. Instead, the Ultra Open Earbuds sounded clear, natural, and pretty lush."

They clock in at over seven hours of play time and can get an extra 2.5 charges from the included case. That's certainly not the best we've seen, but it'll definitely get you through your work day, commute, or run just fine.

If you're curious about open-ear earbuds, but don't want to sacrifice sound quality, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are our top pick. And when they're $100 off, they're an incredible value.

Tessa Thompson is winning rapturous praise for her sizzling turn in Nia DaCosta's Hedda, a sexy and sapphic spin on Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler. But fret not. Their daring film isn't just for theater kids familiar with the classic play. This exclusive featurette from Prime Video welcomes audiences into the rich and scandalous world of Hedda in under four minutes.

Thompson, who headlines and produces Hedda, shares insights into the epic anti-heroine. "One of the things that makes Hedda a character that has captivated audiences for centuries," Thompson explains, "is that Hedda's motives and why she does what she does is kind of mercurial. She has a ferocious appetite."

For what? Oh, wealth, love, and carnage.

SEE ALSO: 'Hedda's Tessa Thompson, Nia DaCosta, and Nina Hoss reveal the secrets to that sexy entrance

DaCosta's Hedda takes Ibsen's story of a wickedly smart and beautiful socialite who turns her discontent into everyone else's problem and places it in a new setting: 1950s England, with a queer twist. DaCosta has gender-swapped Hedda Gabler's former flame Eilert to Eileen, played here by Nina Hoss, who'd previously portrayed the title role on stage. "This reinvents the whole story," Hoss explains in the featurette.

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In Mashable's interview with DaCosta, the writer/director spoke about making this traditionally white and straight protagonist Black and queer. "I always knew I wanted Hedda to be Black, but more than anything I wanted Tessa to play Hedda," she said in Mashable's interview. "And then I was thinking about Eilert, and was like, 'Hm. What if Eilert were a woman? What if the struggles he experiences are because he was a woman? You know, he's brilliant but misunderstood, not listened to... If it's a woman, it not only makes more sense to me but also fits into the structure, into the themes we're dealing with anyway, with Hedda.' And then I thought, 'Oh, everyone's gay!'"

This featurette delves into how DaCosta's reinvention of the story demanded unique music, costumes, and production design. Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir brings a carnal intensity to her score by infusing it with heaving human breath. The video up top reveals she created this by bringing Hedda's cast and crew onto location to record these sounds where Hedda prowls.

Costume designer Lindsay Pugh shares how she conceived the defining gowns of the lesbian love triangle of Hedda, Eileen, and Eileen's current paramour, Thea (Imogen Poots). Then, production designer Cara Brower unveils her thought process in finding the perfect home for Hedda, while DaCosta speaks to how its decor hints at the conflict within Hedda's head and heart.

In short, this featurette teases plenty of reasons to fall for Hedda. What's yours?

Hedda is now streaming on Prime Video.

TL;DR: As of Oct. 2, the 65-inch LG C5 OLED evo TV is on sale for $1,396.99 at Amazon.

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Black Friday is looming on the horizon with the promise of deals on everything including laptops, headphones, robot vacuums, and of course, TVs. Now you could wait until leading retailers start launching their sales for real, or you could get ahead of the crowds and pick up a stunning TV for a low price right now. We know which option we'd prefer.

We shouted about the 65-inch LG C5 OLED evo TV deal during Prime Day, but it was listed for $1,696.99 back then. It's not currently listed as "for sale," but the $1,396.99 price we're seeing says different. This TV was going for well over $2,000 earlier in the year, so this could be a great time to buy the dip.

SEE ALSO: Are you 18-24? Get 6 months of Amazon Prime for free ahead of Prime Day.

LG's C5 TVs offers plenty of impressive features to make your favorite movies, shows, and games really pop. Buyers are getting 4K resolution and a vibrant OLED display, plus Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos that combine to create a cinematic experience at home. This TV can also deliver Filmmaker Mode, which helps to show you exactly what the director intended. And gamers get a 0.1ms response time and up to 144Hz refresh rate, so laggy performance at crunch time.

Score the 65-inch LG C5 OLED evo TV for under $1,400 at Amazon before Black Friday.

SAVE OVER $600: The Segway Cube 1000 portable power station is on sale for $359.99 at Amazon. That's 64% off and the lowest-ever price at Amazon.

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It seems like everyone is buying portable power stations. At least, that's what our data is telling us.

These handy devices keep phones charged, refrigerators running, and all the lights on when you need a boost. So we totally understand why there's a rush to buy these portable power stations. If you like the great outdoors or you'd feel better knowing that you have some sort of backup at home, these devices make a lot of sense.

SEE ALSO: The Jackery HomePower 3000 has hit its lowest-ever price at Amazon — act fast to save over $1,000

The tricky thing is not deciding that you need a power station. That's straightforward. No, the difficult aspect is picking the right model for you and your lifestyle. The likes of Bluetti, Jackery, and DJI dominate the space, but Segway is making a mark with a range of products that delivers where it counts. And the Segway Cube 1000 portable power station might be the best of the bunch.

The Segway Cube 1000 provides up to 1,024Wh of capacity from durable LiFePO4 batteries that can last for over 4,000 cycles. That translates to recharging your phone 87 times or running a coffee maker for almost an hour. Plus, its IP56-rated battery pack can handle wet conditions so you can take this station with you wherever you go without a worry.

As of Oct. 31 the Segway Cube 1000 portable power station is on sale for $359.99 at Amazon. That's a huge 64% discount and the lowest-ever price for this model on Amazon. The catch? There's limited stock going for this low price, so you'll need to act quick to save big. At the time of writing, 63% of discounted models have been claimed.

Score over $600 off the Segway Cube 1000 portable power station at Amazon.

Grammarly, the popular automatic grammar checker used by students and professionals alike, is now Superhuman, as the company announces a new rebrand centering not just its tentpole product, but an entire line of agentic AI.

In a Oct. 29 blog post, the company announced it was adding several new AI-powered offerings to bolster the work of its branded writing partner, including the all-in-one workspace Coda and an AI-native inbox known as Superhuman Mail, which Grammarly acquired earlier this year.

SEE ALSO: Meta denies it illegally torrented porn to train its AI

The company is also launching Superhuman Go, a web of universal AI agents that can be used across apps. The tools are now available under a single Superhuman subscription plan.

AI is definitely not new for the online writing tool, which built its brand on automatic smart features just like other industry standard spellchecking tools and grammar apps. During the recent AI boom, Grammarly placed its bets early on conversational generative AI, including the launch of its own chatbot writing assistant, GrammarlyGo, in 2023. In August, the company announced eight new specialized AI agents that work within its own "AI-native writing surface," to provide specific writing help, citation checking, and rubric grading.

But the latest rebrand hints at even larger aims for the company, including investing in what they call more "proactive" AI that can anticipate actions before they're initiated by a user. The company explained in a second blog post that it aims to close a productivity gap between what workplace AI has promised users and what it actually delivers in practice. In the background, many experts believe the growing AI bubble, and its promise of AGI, is soon set to pop.

"Today AI feels like something we have to learn to manage or tame," wrote the company. "We hope the AI will feel so natural that using it will feel ordinary; so built-in to the way you work that you forget it’s even there."

SAVE $330: As of Oct. 31, shop the Dyson V9 Motorbar vacuum for just $269.99. That's its lowest price ever, knocking $330 off its $599.99 MSRP.

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Dyson makes stellar vacuums, there's no doubt about that, but they also make expensive vacuums. The brand's speciality is cordless vacuums, which bring extra convenience and portability while cleaning floors. Because of Dyson's steep price tag, we're always hunting for discounts on their vacuums, and this deal is one of the very best.

As of Oct. 31, the Dyson V9 Motorbar vacuum is down to $269.99, which according to Camelcamelcamel, is its lowest price ever. That saves $330 on its list price of $599.99, making it 55% off.

The Dyson V9 has a trademark Motorbar head, which works across all floor types. It's suitable for pet owners as the hair screw tool in the vacuum detangles hair as it sucks it up. The vacuum converts to a handheld device so you can clean more places. After you finish cleaning your floors, it can clean the couch and even the car since you're free from the burden of cords.

Get the Dyson V9 Motorbar vacuum for just $269.99 at Amazon, saving 55% off it usual price tag.

Meta is sending people money for having their digital privacy violated, but exactly how much are they sending out?

That's the big question these days. Starting in September, Meta began gradually rolling out payments to some Facebook users who had successfully submitted a claim by the 2023 deadline. These claims were related to the circa 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal in which Facebook allegedly allowed the misuse of user data, causing the company to agree to pay out a total of $725 million to its users.

SEE ALSO: If your Facebook Reels are suddenly filled with AI, this is why

So, how much is that worth, legally speaking? If you had your data violated by Facebook and submitted a claim, the amount you get is going to differ based on how long you were on Facebook during the period in which data was being misused. According to various reports, including a first-hand account from Reuters, payouts are averaging around $30 per person, with none being higher than about $38.

It's up to you to decide if $30 is enough to compensate for having your personal information scraped by a firm that helped get Donald Trump elected president in 2016.

SAVE 38%: As of Oct. 31, the Samsung 75-Inch Class QLED Q8F 4K Smart TV (2025 Model) is on sale for $799.99, down from $1,297.99. That's a $498 discount and the best price we've seen on this model.

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I remember (and do not miss) the days of lining up in the cold on Thanksgiving night just to get a good Black Friday TV deal. Thankfully, those days are mostly gone. Now, the deals start way before Black Friday even hits, and you can get them delivered right to your door.

As of Oct. 31, the Samsung 75-Inch Class QLED Q8F 4K Smart TV (2025 Model) is on sale for $799.99, down from $1,297.99. That's a 38% discount and the best price we've seen on this model.

SEE ALSO: It's only October and Best Buy is already beating 2024's Black Friday prices — get a 50-inch 4K TV for $129.99

This is Samsung's 2025 QLED model, so its main feature is the Quantum Dot screen, which gives you 100 percent color volume (over a billion colors that stay true and don't fade in bright scenes). It's also running Samsung's Q4 AI Processor, which basically means it uses AI to upscale older content to look sharper and automatically optimizes the sound and picture for whatever you're watching.

For gamers, this TV is a solid find for the price. It supports VRR gaming at up to 4K 144Hz for smooth, tear-free gameplay. It also has a super-slim design that's meant to sit close to the wall, plus you get access to Samsung TV Plus, which has thousands of free live TV channels.

SAVE 45%: As of Oct. 31, you can get the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 with two 200W solar panels on sale for $1,099, down from $1,999, at Amazon. That's a 45% discount and $900 in savings.

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Having a plan for a power outage is less about convenience and more about security, especially if you rely on medical equipment or live in an area prone to storms. While gas generators are an option, they're loud, smelly, and require fuel. A solar generator is a much quieter, cleaner solution, and right now you can get one for a fraction of the cost.

As of Oct. 31, you can get the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 with two 200W solar panels on sale for $1,099, down from $1,999, at Amazon. That's a 45% discount and $900 in savings.

SEE ALSO: I never go camping without this $24 portable charger

This is a full setup, which is great. You get the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 power station plus two 200W solar panels, so you'll have everything you need to power your gear and essentials right out of the box.

It has a 2073.6Wh capacity and a 2600W AC output, which is more than enough to run essentials like a refrigerator, lights, and your laptop (it can power up to nine devices at once). The battery inside is a LiFePO4 (LFP), which is the new standard for longevity. Bluetti claims it can handle over 6,000 charge cycles and has a 17-year lifespan, making it a reliable, long-term investment for emergency preparedness.

SAVE 50%: As of Oct. 31, the Klipsch Reference R-121SW 12-inch Subwoofer is on sale for $324.99, down from $649.99, at Amazon. That's a 50% discount and a $325 price cut.

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Your TV speakers are pretty terrible. (No shade; most TV speakers are.) A subwoofer is what you need to get that "at the movies" feeling, but they can be a pricey part of the setup. Fortunately, Amazon's already slashing prices on high-end audio in preparation for its Black Friday sales event.

SEE ALSO: The best soundbars for upgrading your home entertainment

As of Oct. 31, the Klipsch Reference R-121SW 12-inch Subwoofer is on sale for $324.99, down from $649.99, at Amazon. That's a 50% discount and $325 price cut. It's also the best price we've seen on this subwoofer since its release.

This sub is equipped with a 12-inch spun-copper woofer and a 400-watt all-digital amplifier. The cabinet itself is made of reinforced MDF and features a new bracing design specifically to reduce vibration, so you should hear deep bass, not a rattling box. On the back, you'll find the standard controls you need, like a low-pass crossover and phase control.

As for performance, reviewers are pretty enthusiastic. They're tossing around phrases like "rattles the walls" and "shakes the whole house," so if you live in a small apartment, this might not be the best investment for your neighbors.

TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 Paris Masters for free on France.tv. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2025 Paris Masters semi finals are calling, with the last remaining spot coming down to Medvedev vs. Zverev. This electric contest is arguable the best game of the round, and fans can follow all the action without spending anything.

If you want to watch Medvedev vs. Zverev in the 2025 Paris Masters for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to watch Medvedev vs. Zverev for free

Medvedev vs. Zverev in the 2025 Paris Masters is available to live stream for free on France.tv.

France.tv is geo-restricted to France, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in France, meaning you can unblock France.tv from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Medvedev vs. Zverev for free by following these simple steps:

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4. Visit France.tv

5. Watch the 2025 Paris Masters for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can live stream the 2025 Paris Masters before recovering your investment. If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for France.tv?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on France.tv, for a number of reasons:

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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

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TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 Paris Masters for free on France.tv. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2025 Paris Masters has showcased some massive matchups, and now that we've reached the quarter-final stage, every contest is mouthwatering. Shelton takes on Sinner for a place in the semi finals, and you can watch all the action without spending anything.

If you want to watch Shelton vs. Sinner in the 2025 Paris Masters for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to watch Shelton vs. Sinner for free

Shelton vs. Sinner in the 2025 Paris Masters is available to live stream for free on France.tv.

France.tv is geo-restricted to France, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in France, meaning you can unblock France.tv from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Shelton vs. Sinner for free by following these simple steps:

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

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

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

4. Visit France.tv

5. Watch the 2025 Paris Masters for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can live stream the 2025 Paris Masters before recovering your investment. If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for France.tv?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on France.tv, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including France

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Shelton vs. Sinner in the 2025 Paris Masters for free with ExpressVPN.

What was it like to be raised Romero? "I sat on a zombie's lap before I met a mall Santa," Tina Romero told Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko on the Say More couch.

With her debut feature Queens of the Dead, Tina Romero continues a family legacy of zombie love. The daughter of George A. Romero, who defined zombies with films like Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, and Day of the Dead, brings this monster to a modern and definitively queer arena, inspired by her own experiences.

When Romero stopped by Mashable's Say More studio, she told us all about the queer joys of making zombies her own. You can hear about it in the full interview on YouTube.

Romero also shared an insight into what growing up was like when your dad is a horror master. "People do ask me all the time," she said, "'Was your childhood a little fucked up?' And I say, 'No, no, no. It wasn't the zombies that messed me up. It was Santa Claus.'"

SEE ALSO: What to watch: Best Scary Movies

Romero went on to explain how her father used his skills in filmmaking and and practical effects to sell his kids on Santa's existence. "My dad was [a] really creative, detail-oriented, wonderful Santa Claus," she shared, revealing how her father made a wallet full of preciously detailed props to prove it was Santa's billfold that had been left behind after dropping off gifts. But that's not all.

"The cookies were eaten, but there were just these special, special details. If there was a note, there was a wax [seal]. It was so legit," she went on, adding that the elder Romero even staged a Santa visit to be caught on a camera.

"They put a camera at the top of the staircase and in real time let it play out," she recalled. "So they waited until like 3 a.m., and my dad had his friend come in with, like, a pillow under the suit, do the thing at the tree. And then he rigged the lighting outside our house so that there was a gobo [a cutout placed on a light] with a silhouette of a sleigh taking off outside the window. Like, he did a full-on production."

See Tina Romero follow in her father's footsteps with her full-on production of queens that slay in Queens of the Dead.

Queens of the Dead is now in theaters.

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The 2025 Paris Masters is slowly reaching its latter stages, with some absolutely huge matchups on the schedule. Bublik takes on de Minaur in the second quarter final, and expectations are high for this evenly-matched contest.

If you want to watch Bublik vs. de Minaur in the 2025 Paris Masters for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

How to watch Bublik vs. de Minaur for free

Bublik vs. de Minaur in the 2025 Paris Masters is available to live stream for free on France.tv.

France.tv is geo-restricted to France, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in France, meaning you can unblock France.tv from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Bublik vs. de Minaur for free by following these simple steps:

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

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

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

4. Visit France.tv

5. Watch the 2025 Paris Masters for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can live stream the 2025 Paris Masters before recovering your investment. If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for France.tv?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on France.tv, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including France

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Bublik vs. de Minaur in the 2025 Paris Masters for free with ExpressVPN.

It may be almost 35 years since Sir Anthony Hopkins took on the infamous role of cannibalistic serial killer Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs, but he's still capable of slipping into the character at a moments notice — with unnerving results.

In the Late Show clip above, Stephen Colbert challenges the actor to read classic movie lines in the style of Hannibal Lecter. Who would have known that even Dirty Dancing's "Nobody puts baby in the corner" line could sound terrifying?

If you enjoyed this, check out Mashable's "Say Action."

Rom-com author Annabelle Slator wasn't expecting to see a photo of her deceased dog while swiping on a dating app, but there's a first time for everything. But it wasn't just the pooch who Slator recognised. For starters, she'd taken the photo, and the subject was her ex-boyfriend, whose dating app profile she'd just stumbled across.

"He had a picture with my dog (who had since DIED) that I took on his profile!" Slator tells Mashable.

"I was genuinely shocked at him having the audacity to make a profile on the dating app that I LITERALLY WORKED AT but also using pics from a weekend away with me and my family dog!!!" she adds. "I matched with him, messaged him saying, 'Please refrain using pictures of my dead dog to get laid,' and promptly unmatched lmao."

"Please refrain using pictures of my dead dog to get laid."

Slator's ex did manage to get a quick apology in before she blocked him. "He gave me a 'sorry hope you're doing OK,'" she says. In her book The Launch Date, Slator included this anecdote as "as an evergreen f*ck you."

Spotting an ex on a dating app is an occupational hazard, unfortunately. The sensible move when you spot a past love might be to slide right past and pretend you didn't see them. To leave the past firmly behind you. But, life isn't always like that. Sometimes, we like to be messy, we swipe right on the former flame because life's too short and, well, they're still hot.

The complex emotions of seeing exes on a dating app

In Slator's case, she matched with the ex to give him a piece of her mind, but others tell me they reconnected because they were curious about what might have been. A few people told me they swiped the hell past the ex and pretended they'd never seen them.

It can bring up complicated emotions when you come face to face with your past. Lucie, who wishes to use a pseudonym for privacy reasons, saw her ex-husband on a dating app and felt "weirdly nostalgic and also resentful."

"Apparently he’s 'emotionally available now,'" she jokes. "The old adage of how women spend an entire relationship working on a man, only for them to put all their hard work into practice for the next woman — it's real!"

SEE ALSO: How to get over a breakup

Lucie tells me she spent 20 years driving her ex around. "Then we split and he learns to drive, buys a car, gets a flat, and cooks. I did it all before." Her ex now has a new partner and Lucie sees a marked difference in how he behaves towards her. "He now picks his new girlfriend up and she’s treated like a queen! I put up with being his mother/wife for decades and it’s very irritating."

"Sure, maybe he is now emotionally available — but only because i told him to go to therapy!"

For some people, however, the past doesn't always stay in the past.

Rekindling an old flame

Take Chloe's experience: she matched with her university ex-boyfriend on Hinge. "We reconnected for a while, slept together. I wanted to be friends, he ended up wanting more, messy," she tells me.

Chloe and her ex had remained amicable since breaking up at university, so when he left a funny comment on one of her photos on Hinge, she decided to match "out of curiosity and pure shock because he'd been in a relationship since we broke up at uni."

"It was a very serendipitous reconnection," Chloe says. "This kicked off a spring/summer of hanging out that kind of peaked in us ultimately wanting different things out of it." The pair are still in touch, but it's not the same. Chloe's in a new relationship now. "It makes me sad but I kind of know I have to accept it's not really fair on him or my partner for us to be as close as we were."

Chloe has no regrets over her decision to rekindle things. "It was cool to kind of revisit my uni self," she adds.

Not everyone is on good terms with their ex, however. On a dating app, Nina spied an ex-situationship who'd ghosted her, so matched to see what would happen. "He even used a photo I took of him for his profile," she says. Nina's curiosity ultimately led to confirmation that this ex hadn't changed. She got "radio silence" despite matching.

SEE ALSO: How to move on after a situationship ends

So, should we match with exes out of curiosity, just "for the story," or to be messy? Experts don't advise it (shocking I know!).

Is it a bad idea to match with an ex?

Zachary Zane, Grindr’s sex and relationship expert, says: "If you’re on a swipe-based app, swipe left. For the love of God, don’t swipe right 'just to see if they do!' Disengage!"

"If, for some reason, they reach out to you on the app, feel free to reply, 'Hey, I’m still hurt and not in a place where we can talk at the moment, but I’ll reach out if anything changes,'" Zane advises. "It’s honest, to the point, and should hopefully discourage them from reaching out further. Boundaries are important!"

What should you do if seeing your ex has upset you? "If seeing the profile of your ex on a dating app dysregulates your nervous state and sends you into an anxiety loop/frenzy, then don’t freakin’ engage. Block and move on," Zane says. "What if he/she/they saw you and then realized you blocked them? Who freakin’ cares! You two are exes." 

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Marsh Goei, chief dating officer at dating app Breeze says seeing a past love on an app can make the dating world feel small, but it's more common than we realise. "First, don’t panic. It happens to most of us, and while it might stir up uncomfortable feelings, remember: you’re in control. You don’t have to engage, swipe right, or start a conversation. Just swipe away and keep moving."

Give yourself permission to step back, Goei adds. Close the app, throw your phone across the sofa, go for a walk. If it's still bothering you, talk to a friend. "Chances are they’ve had a similar experience, whether spotting an ex on an app, on a date, or on social media. Sharing those feelings with someone who understands can be surprisingly healing," says Goei.

If it makes you feel better, I've seen exes on pretty much all the apps. I've also had the misfortune of bumping into not one, but two exes in person in the same pub on the same night. It was a lot. Yeah, I went home and threw up. What else can you do in that situation?

Anyway! Ultimately, what you do when confronted with an ex is entirely up to you. If you're on good terms and you feel there's unfinished business, it's your call. But if this is someone who's hurt you, caused you emotional pain, treated you badly, curiosity might just kill the cat. So swipe on past and don't give it another thought.

SAVE $350: As of Oct. 31, the Roborock Qrevo Edge robot vacuum is on sale for $649.99 at Amazon. That's a 35% saving on the list price.

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Robot vacuum deals are always a special treat. It's like a gift from you, to you.

As of Oct. 31, the Roborock Qrevo Edge robot vacuum is heavily reduced at Amazon, now down to just $649.99. That's a saving of $350, and the best-ever price according to camelcamelcamel.

SEE ALSO: iRobot could be facing bankruptcy. But as a vacuum tester, I saw the Roomba flop era coming from a mile away.

This robot vacuum really does do a bit of everything. Everything is controlled from the app: manage cleaning routines, maps, washing temperatures, etc. And if you're worried about its vacuuming power, don't be, as this vacuum delivers up to 18,500Pa of suction power to lift all kinds of dirt. It can even cope with hairs thanks to the DuoDivide Main Brush and FlexiArm Arc Side Brush which detangle anything that gets caught round the brush.

It self-navigates round your home, so you don't even need to tell it where to go. It uses Reactive Tech Obstacle Avoidance and PreciSense LiDAR to detect obstacles while making sure it still cleans efficiently. And it'll store dirt in a 2.7 litre dust bag that can last over 60 days before needing to be emptied, so you really can sit back and relax.

Pick up this vacuum deal from Amazon and let the robot do the work.

We regret to inform you that the "6-7" trend — which basically involves kids saying "6-7" whenever they can — has grown so big that dictionary.com has actually made "67" the word of the year. And Stephen Colbert is just as confused as the rest of us.

"No! Word of the year has to be a word, not numbers. Some things can't be numbers!" says an exasperated Colbert in the Late Show clip above.

"For the uninitiated, 6-7 is a viral trend where if anyone says the number six or the number seven, or if there's any reason to talk about numbers at all, every young person within earshot goes, "6-7". As in, what time do you get off work? 6-7. Or, how many cookies did you eat? 6-7. On a scale of 1-5, how dumb does Stephen feel explaining this? 6-7."

BELOW MARKET VALUE: As of Oct. 31, Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender sealed product preorders are below market value at Amazon compared to TCGplayer.

MTGs Universe Beyond series is absolutely killing it in 2025 — the fact that we've seen Final Fantasy and Spider-Man get their own sets is still an unreal thought to me, but here we are with Avatar: The Last Airbender dropping Nov. 21. The Nickeloeon crew are eating good in all honesty, with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles dropping in March next year as well, but we digress.

What's new in MTG: Avatar?

Every nation is represented in MTG: Avatar, with iconic characters like Aang, Katara, Zuko, and Toph dropping in with unique colors that represent their journeys in the now cult-classic series. For example, Katara's card path goes from blue to green, to white and blue, with the latter representing her path to Bant.

SEE ALSO: Where to buy Pokémon cards in 2025 — avoid overpaying or missing out on new sets

The Commander Magic: The Gathering format looks like a big focus in this Universes Beyond set, with Toph, Earthbending Master, and Wan Shi Tong, All Knowing set to be top Commander leader material. Is this going to be your first MTG experience? Well, Jumpstart Boosters are a great way to kick things off. The idea behind jumpstart is to make deckbuilding easier as you can combine any two booster packs into a 40-card deck.

Not only is it a quick way to get into the game, but it's an even playing field for new players to get to grips with gameplay mechanics.

The best preorder prices for MTG: Avatar

If you're a regular visitor to TCG material here at Mashable, you should know that we're constantly on the lookout for the best deals and making sure they measure up against the secondary market in terms of value. With Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender, it's looking like Amazon is making good on their preorder price guarantee, keeping pricing at or below current market values.

Single Cards have also started popping up on TCGPlayer, so we'll make sure to check out the top chase cards on there right now and make sure your choices are well-informed. Let's get into it:

Magic: The Gathering — Avatar Play Booster Box Opens in a new window Credit: Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering — Avatar Play Booster Box $169.99 at Amazon
$176.98 Save $6.99   Pre-order Here

So this is going to be a seasoned MTG player's bread and butter. Each Play Booster Box has 30 MTG: Avatar Play Boosters containing 14 cards. Breaking this down, expect seven Commons (with one out of 26 boosters including a TLE card in-place of one Common), three Uncommons, one Wildcard, one Rare or Mythic Rare, one Traditional Foil, one Land Card, and one Non-foil DFC helper card or double-sided token.

If you're looking to dive straight into deckbuilding and play, go for it, but it might be a wiser idea to go for the Jumpstart booster box if you're brand new to everything.

Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box Opens in a new window Credit: Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box $99.94 at TCGplayer
$126.70 Save $26.76   Pre-order Here

TCGplayer is taking the lead by nearly $25 saved on preorders including shipping. This isn't one for collectors or hardcore players, but for casual and new players who just want to grab a could of booster packs and play.

There's 24 booster packs in this box that have 20 cards each. Combine two for a 40-card deck and have at it, including the land cards you'll need to get going. There's 61 possible Jumpstart deck themes here, with each pack containing one or two Rare or Mythic Rare cards.

Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Commander’s Bundle Opens in a new window Credit: Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Commander’s Bundle $109.99 at Amazon
$149.98 Save $39.99   Pre-order Here

The Commander Bundle is a great starting point for MTG: Avatar and comes with practical things instead of fluff. Get Nine Play Boosters, one Collector Booster, five Boarderless cards that are ideal for Commander play, 15 traditional Land cards, and 15 regular Land cards. Plenty of deckbuilding life goals right there.

You also get a nice card storage box which comes in handy for storing bulk, and there's an Avatar-branded life click wheel included too. It's so much easier and tidier to keep track with a click wheel instead of using dice or counters.

Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Bundle Opens in a new window Credit: Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Bundle $71.99 at TCGPlayer
$74.98 Save $2.99   Pre-order Here

Amazon takes the best price again for the bundle box, and it's good value for money. Players will get nine Play Boosters, one Alt-Art Traditional Foil Card, 15 Traditional Lands including five full arts, 15 Regular Land cards with five full arts, one oversized Spindown life counter, a card storage box, and two reference cards. If you're not into Commander but want a good deckbuilding experience out-the-gate, this is it.

Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box Opens in a new window Credit: Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box £32.98 at TCGPlayer
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Although Amazon is very close in price at $36.99, TCGplayer is the cheapest place to pre-order the beginner box right now at $32.98. If you're really nervous about getting started with Jumpstart boosters, the beginner box is a nice guided way into the world of Magic: The Gathering in general.

You'll kick things off with two 20-card decks featuring Aang and Zuko, eight Avatar-themed 20-card decks, two playmats, two Spindown Life Counters, two learn to play guides, five double-sided tokens, and a rules reference booklet. This is ideal for introducing a group to the game as a spontanious games night buy, and you can't loose for the price point.

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If you're all about collecting chase cards when it comes to Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender, TCGplayer has you covered with single card listings and prices. Expect these prices to fluctuate massively, but it's also a good time to snap a card up before it blows up post-release. Here's the top five right now, including value and price information and links to buy them right now:

1. Avatar Aang (Borderless) #308
   Near Mint Holofoil: $125
   Market price: $134.99
   Most recent sale: $134.99

2. Badgermole Cub (Borderless) #326
   Near Mint Holofoil: $59.99
   Market price: $65
   Most recent sale: $65

3. Ozai, the Phoenix King (Borderless) #311
   Near Mint Holofoil: $58
   Market price: $64.99
   Most recent sale: $64.99

4. Sozin's Comet (Borderless) #309
   Near Mint Holofoil: $58
   Market price: $64.99
   Most recent sale: $64.99

5. White Lotus Tile (Borderless) #330
   Near Mint Holofoil: $51
   Market price: $59.94
   Most recent sale: $59.95