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Marvel's First Family relaunched on the big screen this summer and blew the box office away. Now, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is coming to take over the streaming world.

Directed by Matt Shakman (WandaVision), First Steps stars Pedro Pascal as Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing, and Joseph Quinn as The Human Torch — a lineup Mashable's reviewer calls "exceptional."

If you missed the new MCU movie in theaters, now's your chance to check it out at home. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps, including when and where it's streaming.

What is The Fantastic Four: First Steps about?

Set in a 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world, The Fantastic Four: First Steps reintroduces Marvel's First Family as they face the ultimate trolley problem. Planet-eating Galactus (Ralph Ineson) has marked Earth as next on his menu, but promises to spare it if Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal) and Sue Storm/the Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby) give up their newborn baby, Franklin. It's up to the Fantastic Four to save both the world and Franklin — as a family.

Check out the official trailer for a first look:

Is The Fantastic Four: First Steps worth watching?

"First Steps is, in a word, fantastic," Mashable's reviewer Siddhant Adlakha writes. He also calls it "one of the best MCU films in years," and as you know, there have been dozens. Others appear to agree, as the movie currently holds a solid 87 percent Rotten Tomatoes score from critics and a stellar 91 percent from audiences.

"It’s been ages since a Marvel movie has succeeded like The Fantastic Four: First Steps, a delightful throwback adventure nestling a family soap opera. In many ways, no entry in the MCU has felt as detailed or inspired, let alone shown as much adoration for Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's comic book source material," Adlakha writes. "You know what they say: the thirty-seventh time's the charm."

Even if you're a jaded MCU fan, we think First Steps could be the movie to get you out of your superhero slump.

Read our full review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

How to watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps at home Credit: Marvel Studios / 20th Century Studios

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is officially available to watch at home as of Sept. 23, 2025 on digital and as of Nov. 5 on streaming. See the details below.

Buy or rent it on digital

The Fantastic Four: First Steps became available to watch at home via video-on-demand on Sept. 23, 2025, two months post-theatrical release. You can now purchase the film for your digital library on apps like Prime Video and Apple TV. A rental option was also available, but recently disappeared. We're hoping it will be available to rent for a cheaper price in the coming days.

You can purchase the film at the following retailers:

• Prime Video — buy for $19.99

• Apple TV+ — buy for $19.99

• Fandango at Home — buy for $19.99

• Google Play — buy for $19.99

• YouTube — buy for $19.99

Stream it on Disney+

Disney+ is the streaming home of every film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it's no surprise that The Fantastic Four: First Steps will make its streaming debut alongside the others. You can stream The Fantastic Four: First Steps on Disney+ beginning Nov. 5, 2025.

Not yet a Disney+ subscriber? Subscriptions now start at $11.99 per month after a recent price hike, but we've rounded up a few of the best ways you can save some money on the streaming service below.

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You can save some money on a Disney+ subscription on its own by signing up for an annual plan upfront. The yearly plan without ads will cost you $189.99 per year, which breaks down to $15.83 per month instead of the usual $18.99 per month. That's 17% or a total of $37.89 in savings. When you check out, be sure to select Disney+ Premium, then "annual" to secure the discount for the year. Unfortunately, there is no annual plan available for the cheaper ad-supported tier.

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SAVE $100: As of July 14, the Garmin vívoactive 5 is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% saving on the list price.

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If you're in need of a new fitness tracker, you can't go wrong with a Garmin. They're one of the most popular names for a reason, and watches like the vívoactive 5 will give you advanced tracking and lifestyle monitoring for a reasonable price. And as of Nov. 5, it is now on sale for $199.99. That's a $100 discount.

The vívoactive 5 is a stellar option, and despite being replaced by the 6 as the newest in the vívoactive range earlier this year, we still think this is a top choice. It has a bright, colorful AMOLED display that is controlled by both by a touchscreen and physical buttons.

SEE ALSO: Garmin reveals a $2,000 satellite smartwatch to steal the Apple Watch Ultra 3's thunder

The tracking abilities are almost endless, with all kinds of health data available. Check stats on your energy levels through Body Battery monitoring, which gives you a sense of when you’re charged up or need to rest, using insights from your sleep, stress, workouts, and more. You can check your sleep score, get tips on how to improve your rest, and see useful details like heart rate variability to understand how your body’s doing overall. Other stats include menstrual and pregnancy tracking, and guided meditation.

But it really comes into its own for sports tracking. It has over 30 built-in sports apps, including running, cycling, and swimming. It also has a wheelchair mode that tracks pushes instead of steps, and includes push and handcycle activities for strength, cardio, HIIT, Pilates, and yoga.

Get this Garmin deal from Amazon now.

NOW AT MARKET VALUE: As of Nov. 5, the Pokémon TCG White Flare Booster Bundle is $51.35 at Amazon, which is the going rate and market value compared to TCGplayer.

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Mega Evolution boosters and Phantasmal Flames preorders are on fire right now, with every trainer and their Houndoom scrambling to get hold of sealed product. For me, this is a great time to look at older sets to find some solid deals. So scoring White Flare Booster Bundles at market value on Amazon is exactly what I'm talking about.

These go for a dollar or two less at TCGplayer, but that little extra to have it in your hands tomorrow thanks to Prime delivery is well worth it. Either way, it's a good deal, costing $8.56 per booster pack on Amazon.

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

White Flare is the other half of Black Bolt, the massive two-part expansion that capped off the Scarlet and Violet Pokémon TCG era. Every Pokémon found in Unova has either an Illustration Rare, Secret Illustration Rare, or Black and White Rare. The latter features Reshiram ex, Zekrom ex, and Two Victini Exs for each half of Black Bolt and White Flare. Long story short, it's a pain to master set, but an absolute joy to rip open.

Most valuable Black Bolt and White Flare Pokémon cards Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

The problem with Black Bolt and White Flare is getting chase cards, with the higher end SIRs and Black White Rares next to impossible to find amongst all of the Illustration, Pokéball, and Masterball rares. If you're after specific cards and high-end chase cards, it'll likely save money just buying up single cards.

Here's the top chase cards from Black Bolt and White Flare right now, including where to buy them and all the value data you'll need:

1. Zekrom ex – 172/086 – SV: Black Bolt
   Near Mint Holofoil: $446.99
   Market price: $483.91
   Most recent sale: $440

2. Victini – 172/086 – SV: White Flare
   Near Mint Holofoil: $440
   Market price: $430.29
   Most recent sale: $405

3. Victini – 171/086 – SV: Black Bolt
   Near Mint Holofoil: $415
   Market price: $499.59
   Most recent sale: $430

4. Reshiram ex – 173/086 – SV: White Flare
   Near Mint Holofoil: $372.60
   Market price: $369.06
   Most recent sale: $354

5. Zekrom ex – 166/086 – SV: Black Bolt
   Near Mint Holofoil: $225
   Market price: $245.39
   Most recent sale: $194.99

6. Reshiram ex – 166/086 – SV: White Flare
   Near Mint Holofoil: $191.98
   Market price: $190.31
   Most recent sale: $192.05

SAVE OVER $200: As of Nov. 5, the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is on sale for $299.99 at Amazon. This is 50% off its list price of $599.

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Black Friday sale season is upon us. The official event doesn't officially start for another few weeks, but select retailers are dropping some stellar early discounts for shoppers. For those on the hunt for a robot vacuum, Amazon's offering an excellent 50% discount right now on the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum.

This 50% discount has dropped the price of the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum from $599 to $299.99, saving you $299.01. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, it's also incredibly close to the lowest-ever price for this model. If it's been on your radar, now is a great opportunity to grab it for less.

SEE ALSO: Target's Black Friday sale is starting three weeks early on Nov. 6

The Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is a great help around the house as we enter into these cooler months and spend more time inside. It boasts a powerful suction with Matrix Clean, which cleans in a grid pattern that takes multiple passes over any dirt or hair on your floor for a more efficient clean. Its bagless, self-emptying base can even hold up to 60 days of junk picked up from your floor, so you don't have to worry about frequently cleaning it out.

On top of that, the Shark AI Ultra features 360° LiDAR vision that can map out your home to help it avoid any objects that get in its way. This means it shouldn't get stuck.

Now is your chance to save 50% on the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum at Amazon. And if this robot vacuum isn't quite what you're looking for, check out our roundup of the best robot vacuums to see some of our top picks worth buying this year.

Save $20: As of Nov. 5, the Magic: The Gathering — Final Fantasy Play Booster Box is $159.97 at TCGplayer, compared to Amazon's price of $179.99.

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Universes Beyond is such a clever way to bring new players into the MTG fold, with Marvel's Spider-Man a total success and Avatar: The Last Air Bender set to do the same on Nov. 21. MTG: Final Fantasy was an even bigger hit, with the value on sealed product holding firm for now. So you'll be glad to know that I've found Play Booster Boxes on TCGplayer for $20 less than Amazon's $179.99 listing.

TCGplayer, an eBay subsidiary, is the biggest marketplace for traders and collectors looking to buy and sell TCG products and track values. Everything is in black and white to make sure you're making informed buying decisions. If you go to a card show and want to trade or sell to a vendor, I can pretty much guarantee they'll be using TCGplayer's market value or recent eBay sold listings as a pricing guide.

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

Each of the 30 packs in this play booster box contains 40 cards. Including 6-9 Commons, 3-6 Uncommon Cards, 1-4 Rare or higher, and 1 Land card (20% chance of a traditional foil and a 1% chance of bagging a Foil Boarderless Mythic Rare).

Most valuable Magic: The Gathering — Final Fantasy cards Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

The Travelling Chocobo Boarderless collection with this set is ridiculous and by far the most valuable set of chase cards. There's a black Japanese exclusive which is fetching over $7,000 at the moment, with the other Neon Ink Travelling Chocobo cards going for around $2,000 to $2,300. Bar the Japanese Exclusive, these are next to impossible to pull, so if you're after one you'd more than likely save more money just buying outright:

1. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Japanese Exclusive) #551
   Near Mint Holofoil: $7,500
   Market price: $5,393.34
   Most recent sale: $6,400

2. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Blue) #551c
   Near Mint Holofoil: $2,299.99
   Market price: $2,347.06
   Most recent sale: $2,499.99

3. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Green) #551d
   Near Mint Holofoil: $1,999.65
   Market price: $2,181.76
   Most recent sale: $2,125

4. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Pink) #551b
   Near Mint Holofoil: $2,299.99
   Market price: $2,008.91
   Most recent sale: $1,901.73

5. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Yellow) #551a
   Near Mint Holofoil: $2,299
   Market price: $1,950.24
   Most recent sale: $2,088.44

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, the Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 5, 2025

The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for November 5, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 5 Pips

Number (12): Everything in this space must add to 12. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically; 4-4, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 0-0, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add to 2. The answer is 1-1, placed vertically.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 5 Pips

Number (12): Everything in this space must add to 12. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically; 6-2, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this dark blue space must add to 5. The answer is 6-2, placed horizontally; 0-2, placed vertically; 1-0, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (3): Everything in this green space must be greater than 3. The answer is 4-0, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (3): Everything in this orange space must be greater than 3. The answer is 0-5, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 5 Pips

Number (10): Everything in this purple space must add to 10. The answer is 5-3, placed vertically; 5-6, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this red space must add to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answers are 3-1, placed vertically; 5-3, placed vertically.

Number (10): Everything in this orange space must add to 10. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally.

Number (10): Everything in this dark blue space must add to 10. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally; 6-0, placed horizontally.

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

Today's Connections: Sports Edition is easy if you have some knowledge on college basketball.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: How to watch

• Green: Group names

• Blue: Runners

• Purple: Same first word

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Ways to consume a sporting event

• Green: NWSL teams

• Blue: Triple crown horse racing winners

• Purple: Pass ____

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

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

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #408 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Ways to consume a sporting event - IN PERSON, RADIO, STREAMING, TELEVISION

• NWSL teams - CURRENT, DASH, PRIDE, SPRINT

• Triple crown horse racing winners - CITATION, GALLANT FOX, OMAHA, SECRETARIAT

• Pass ____ - BREAKUP, INTERFERENCE, PROTECTION, RUSH

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

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

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

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

TL;DR: Spoil an old PC with this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows license, now just $19.97 (reg. $229).

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Your computer does a lot for you — it’s time you repay the favor. Go a little easier on it with some help from Microsoft Office. Right now, you can give your PC a little fall refresh with this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 Windows license for just $19.97 (reg. $229).

It’s time to treat your PC to a suite of new apps to help tackle your daily workload. Let Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows spoil your device with not just one or two, but seven power-packed apps.

SEE ALSO: The 8 best Windows laptops of 2025: See how our top-tested picks compare

These seven apps are ready to help you with both personal and professional tasks, giving your computer an easy and affordable boost. Create a document with Word, get a budget together with Excel, and whip up a riveting presentation with PowerPoint.

Looking for a better way to manage your emails? Outlook can help with that. You can also take digital notes with OneNote, design a professional document with Publisher, and easily manage databases with Access.

Don’t let the year in this Microsoft Office edition mislead you. These apps have been redesigned and packed with enhanced features and improved cloud connectivity. There are even new analysis capabilities in Excel, new presentation tools in PowerPoint, and updated email and contact management features in Outlook.

Get an easy update with this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows license, now just $19.97 (reg. $229).

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TL;DR: Get thousands of retro and 3D games, dual systems, and 4K visuals with the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro — on sale for just $89.97 (reg. $159.99) with free shipping.

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When you look back on your childhood, blowing into cartridges might seem like magic. But it’s 2025, and we deserve a more efficient way to revisit our favorite games.

The Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro is a retro gaming emulator and streaming console that’s loaded with thousands of nostalgic titles from across generations — and you can currently pick it up for just $89.97 (reg. $159.99) with free shipping. This could make a super-fun holiday gift for the gamer on your list.

SEE ALSO: The Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is $500 off right now at Amazon

This isn’t just a dusty throwback machine. It’s a dual-system beast with Android 9.0 for apps and EmuELEC 4.5 for emulation, backed by a quad-core processor, Mali-G31 MP2 GPU, and 4K support. Translation? Your retro games look better and run smoother than ever before.

It supports Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, and plays nicely with your TV, projector, or laptop. It’s plug-and-play, comes pre-loaded with 60+ emulators, and even lets you download extra 3D games. Think Atari, Nintendo, PlayStation, classic arcade games, and others.

Whether you’re reliving the arcade days or introducing the kiddos to the pixelated magic, this console does it all — without the pile of tangled cables or need for an old CRT.

Enjoy good, clean, nostalgic fun with this Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro (controllers and remote included) while it’s just $89.97 (reg. $159.99) plus free shipping.

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Apple's iPhone Air and Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge changed the smartphone game by giving up camera power and battery life for an extremely thin body.

Motorola's take on the thin phone idea, the new Motorola Edge 70, is incredibly simple — the phone is very thin, but has a triple camera, a large battery, and a fairly low price.

The colors on offer are Lily Pad, Bronze Green, and Gadget Grey. Credit: Motorola

Check the specs: The Edge 70 has a 6.67-inch P-OLED display, a dual 50-megapixel camera on the back, a 50-megapixel selfie camera on the front, and a respectable 4,800mAh battery that's good for up to 38 hours of mixed usage (according to Motorola).

SEE ALSO: Live the foldable phone life with the Motorola Razr+ for its lowest price yet

What makes the Motorola Edge 70 really interesting is how thin it is. At 5.99 millimeters of thickness, it's very close to Apple's iPhone Air, which measures 5.6 millimeters at its thinnest point.

The fact that this is a mid-range phone is revealed in the chip that powers it, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 coupled with 12GB of RAM and 256/512GB of storage.

The display is a 6.67-inch Super HD pOLED. Credit: Motorola

But the whole package doesn't sound too shabby, given that you basically get a full-featured phone that also happens to be thin. The Motorola Edge 70 cheats a little on the camera front, as it appears to have three rear cameras, but it really only has two (one wide and the other ultra-wide). Other than that, it's hard to find too many faults with its specs. It has fast, 68W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, water resistance up to IP68/IP69 standard and, as is customary these days, a bunch of AI features including image enhancement, visual search, and AI-based image creation, among others.

All of this hits even harder when you consider the price of the Motorola Edge 70, which starts at €799 in Europe and can get significantly lower in some markets thanks to early bird discounts. For reference, Apple's iPhone Air starts at about €1,199 in Europe, while the Galaxy S25 Edge is even pricier at €1,369 (note that the prices vary by market).

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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 Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025:

AcrossFresh addition to a pasta sauce, perhaps

• The answer is Basil.

Log ___ (water park ride)

• The answer is Flume.

Group of ships

• The answer is Fleet.

Some drinks from "streams"

• The answer is Sodas.

Documentarian Burns

• The answer is Ken.

DownClosest pals, for short

• The answer is BFFs.

"No problems here!"

• The answer is All OK.

Shoe material in an Elvis hit

• The answer is Suede.

"That is to say …"

• The answer is I Mean.

Tennis do-overs

• The answer is Lets.

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 today's Mini Crossword.

Stuff Your Kindle Day is a favorite among e-reader users. Hundreds of e-books are majorly discounted, with many reads going for absolutely nothing. The e-book event began in 2014 on the Romance Bookworms platform, but has spun out into dozens of events that take place throughout the year. That means even if you missed the last Stuff Your Kindle Day, there's probably not long to wait until the next one goes live.

And while Kindle is in the name, it's not just for Kindle users. So here's everything you need to know about the next Stuff Your Kindle Day.

What is Stuff Your Kindle Day?

Stuff Your Kindle Day was started in 2014 by author Zoe York. It was run through York's platform Romance Bookworms, which still runs an annual event in July. However, plenty of other groups have started their own Stuff Your Kindle-style events. These events are typically author-driven and feature indepedent, genre titles like romantasy, sci-fi, and cozy mystery.

SEE ALSO: Kindle Scribe vs. Kobo Libra Colour: Which e-reader is better for journaling?

During these events, books are majorly discounted and often, totally free.

When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?

So when is the next Stuff Your Kindle Day? We've spotted events at least once a month through 2026:

• Nov. 5-8, 2025: Black Reader Appreciation Event returns, highlighting books by Black authors across genres.

• Nov. 14-15, 2025: Stuff Your Earbuds event by Romance Bookworms, bringing deals on audiobooks.

• Nov. 18-22, 2025: Closed-Door Book Blast by Indie Author Collective, highlighting closed-door romances.

• Nov. 21, 2025: PrismReads Day, run by PrismReads, highlighting 59 LGBTQIA+ books across genres.

• Nov. 28 to Dec. 1, 2025: $0.99 Black Friday event by Romance Bookworms.

• Dec. 16-20, 2025: Winter Wonderland by Indie Author Collective, a wintery book event.

• Jan. 21-24, 2026: Play Game by Indie Author Collective, highlighting sports fiction.

• Jan. 27, 2026: Free Romance Book Blast by Romance Bookworms.

• Feb. 9-13, 2026: Be My Valentine by Indie Author Collective, a romance book blast.

• March 18-21, 2026: Uniform Madness by Indie Author Collective, an occupational book blast.

• April 15-18, 2026: Stuff Your E-reader by Indie Author Collective, an all-genre book blast.

• April 28, 2026: Free Romance Book Blast by Romance Bookworms.

• May 13-16, 2026: Into the Darkness by Indie Author Collective, a dark and mafia book blast.

• June 10-13, 2026: Fantastical Escape by Indie Author Collective, a fantasy book blast.

• July 8-11, 2026: Something Strange by Indie Author Collective, a sci-fi and dystopian book blast.

• July 28, 2026: Free Romance Book Blast by Romance Bookworms.

• Aug. 5-8, 2026: Stuff Your E-reader by Indie Author Collective, an all-genre book blast.

• Sept. 23-26, 2026: Gotta Get 'Em All by Indie Author Collective, a series book blast.

• Oct. 26-30, 2026: Get Spooked by Indie Author Collective, a thriller, horror, paranormal, and mystery book blast.

• Nov. 25-28, 2026: Short & Sweet by Indie Author Collective, a novella and short story blast.

• Dec. 20-23, 2026: New Beginnings by Indie Author Collective, a debut book blast.

Do you need a Kindle or e-reader to participate?

Like Band-Aid, Kleenex, or Roomba, the name Kindle has become synonymous with e-readers. So while Kindle is in the name of Stuff Your Kindle Day, you can shop these events regardless of which e-reader you own. And actually, you don't need to own an e-reader at all, and with the Kindle app, Apple Books, and Google Play platforms, you can read books on your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

That being said, if you are looking for an e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite is our favorite Kindle and overall e-reader.

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TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from Arizona with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.

Porn censorship and age-verification laws have rocked the world of adult entertainment.

More than a third of U.S. states have now introduced restrictions for online adult content. Pornhub has responded by blocking users from those locations. A similar situation is taking place in France and the UK, and the list of impacted locations is likely to grow longer. Fortunately, potential users can bypass these restrictions with a simple hack.

If you want to unblock porn sites like Pornhub for free from Arizona, we have all the information you need.

How to unblock Pornhub for free in Arizona

VPNs are useful tools that can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in other locations. This straightforward process bypasses geo-restrictions so you can access sites like Pornhub from anywhere in the world.

Unblock Pornhub by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a 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 a location that supports access to Pornhub

4. Visit Pornhub

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The best VPNs for unblocking porn sites are not free, but most do offer free-trial peiods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock porn sites like Pornhub without actually spending anything. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you the opportunity to temporarily retain access to Pornhub before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to sites like Pornhub, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for bypassing content restrictions is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for Pornhub?

ExpressVPN is the top choice for unblocking porn sites like Pornhub, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• 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 streaming speeds free from throttling

• 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 (including money-back guarantee).

Unblock Pornhub for free in Arizona with ExpressVPN.

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 hint

To engross.

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RIVET

Hurdle Word 2 hint

What dogs love to play.

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FETCH

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Strength.

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MIGHT

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Downward.

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LOWER

Final Hurdle hint

Water vapor.

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STEAM

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

The best Apple deals this week, at a glance: Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $799 (Save $200) Shop Now Best iPad deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) $472.60 (save $276.40 with on-page coupon) Get Deal Best M5 iPad deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $949 (save $50) Shop Now Best Apple accessory deal Apple AirTags (4-pack) $64.99 (save $34.01) Shop Now Best Apple Watch deal Apple Watch SE, 3rd Gen (GPS, 40mm) $199.99 (save $49.01) Get Deal

Black Friday is still more than three weeks away, but apparently nobody told Apple. We're already seeing some pretty epic deals on some of our favorite Apple gadgets ahead of the major shopping holiday. Could it be that Black Friday is starting earlier than ever this year?

We're witnessing prices on the M3 iPad Air and M4 MacBook Air drop back down to their Prime Day deals, while brand-new M5 iPad Pros and MacBook Pros are getting their first decent discounts. AirPods are still holding out for now, but we'll be keeping our eyes peeled in the next couple of weeks. We're hoping to see some new record-low discounts on the AirPods Pro 2 now that the Pro 3s have arrived. We'd also love to see the AirPods 4 drop below $89. Fingers crossed!

For now, we've rounded up all the best Apple deals we could find this week. And we've marked 10 deals we think are already Black Friday-worthy with a 🔥.

Best MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) 🔥 $799 at Amazon
$999 Save $200   Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the M4 Apple MacBook Air.

The M4 MacBook Air is one of our favorite laptops of the year. The 15-inch version is our top pick for a MacBook for most people, while the 13-inch version is our top budget pick (even at full price). When it's on sale, it's practically a no-brainer upgrade. If you don't need the more advanced specs of the MacBook Pro for things like video editing and graphic design work, the M4 Air is a monstrous machine in a slim, portable package.

As of Nov. 4, the 13-inch base model with 16GB RAM and 256GB of storage is down to just $799 at Amazon. That's $200 off its retail price and matches its best price on record. It was our favorite MacBook deal on Prime Day, so we're happy to see it revived in the weeks before Black Friday. There's a good chance we'll see it drop even more when Cyber Week arrives, but we feel pretty confident recommending it at this ultra-low price.

More Mac and MacBook deals

MacBook Air

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $999 $1,199 (save $200) 🔥

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,199 $1,399 (save $200) 🔥

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,199 $1,399 (save $200)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,398.24 $1,599 (save $200.76)

MacBook Pro

M4

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,340.31 $1,599 (save $258.69)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,549 $1,799 (save $250)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,749 $1,999 (save $250)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,748.16 $1,999 (save $250.84)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,189.13 $2,499 (save $309.87)

M5

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,549 $1,599 (save $50) 🔥

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,749 $1,799 (save $50)

Mac

• Apple Mac Mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $499 $599 (save $100)

• Apple iMac (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,347.50 $1,499 (save $151.50)

Best iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) 🔥 $472.60 at Amazon
$749 Save $276.40 with on-page coupon Get Deal Why we like it

Several members of Mashable's shopping team spotted this on-page coupon that knocks the 11-inch M3 iPad Air with both WiFi and cellular connectivity down to just $472.60. That's a savings of $276.40 and a new record-low price by a long shot. It's also cheaper than the current deal price of the WiFi-only model. Unfortunately, the coupon appears to be for select customers only.

While the M3 Air isn't vastly different from its predecessor, it does pack a faster processor and better battery life that ups its performance. We think it's the best iPad for most people, especially now that the iPadOS 26 supports new multitasking and windowing that makes it a solid MacBook alternative for budget shoppers.

More iPad deals

iPad

• Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $299 $349 (save $50)

• Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 256GB) — $399 $449 (save $50)

iPad Mini

• Apple iPad Mini, 8.3-inch (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $399 $499 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Mini, 8.3-inch (A17 Pro, WiFi, 256GB) — $499 $599 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Mini, 8.3-inch (A17 Pro, WiFi, 512GB) — $699 $799 (save $100)

iPad Air

• Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $549 $599 (save $50)

• Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 256GB) — $649 $699 (save $50)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $735.50 $799 (save $63.50)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 256GB) — $827 $899 (save $72)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $866 $949 (save $83)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 512GB) — $999 $1,099 (save $100)

iPad Pro

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $949 $999 (save $50) 🔥

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,099 $1,199 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,248.50 $1,299 (save $50.50) 🔥

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,349 $1,499 (save $150)

Best Apple Watch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE, 3rd Gen (GPS, 40mm) 🔥 $199.99 at Amazon
$249 Save $49.01   Get Deal Why we like it

The third-generation Apple Watch SE just arrived a couple of months ago, but you don't need to pay full price. You don't even need to wait until Black Friday to grab one either. As of Nov. 4, the 40mm model with GPS only is down to just $199.99 — a $49 discount and its best price ever. After a long wait, the SE 3 dropped this fall with an S10 chip, always-on display, sleep scores, retrospective ovulation estimates, sleep apnea notifications, wrist temperature sensing, and other upgraded features. It's built as an entry-level smartwatch for Apple lovers and is much more affordable than its higher end sibling, the Series 11.

More Apple Watch deals

• Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) — $329 $399 (save $70)

• Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) — $389 $399 (save $10) 🔥

• Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) — $489.99 $499 (save $9.01)

• Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + cellular, 46mm) — $519.99 $529 (save $9.01)

Apple AirPods and accessory deals

• Apple EarPods (USB-C) — $16.99 $19 (save $2.01)

• Apple AirTag — $24 $29 (save $5)

• Apple AirTag (4-pack) — $64.99 $99 (save $34.01) 🔥

• Apple Pencil USB-C — $69.99 $79 (save $9.01)

• Apple Pencil Pro — $99 $129 (save $30)

• Apple AirPods 4 (without noise cancellation) — $119 $129 (save $10)

• Apple AirPods 4 (with noise cancellation) — $149.99 $179 (save $29.01)

• Apple AirPods Max — $499.99 $549 (save $49.01)

SAVE $70: As of Nov. 4, get the DJI Mic Mini for $99, down from its usual price of $169 at Amazon. That's a discount of 41% and the lowest price we've seen.

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$169 Save $70   Get Deal

If you're looking for a mic that records great audio without making your entire setup bigger or bulkier, you should check out DJI's wares. True, the company is known for its drones (which are likely being banned in the near future), but there's a reason its mics have become TikTok favorites among creators. You can see for yourself thanks to this Amazon discount that lowers one to its lowest price yet.

As of Nov. 4, get the DJI Mic Mini for $99, down from its usual price of $169 at Amazon. That's $70 off and a discount of 41%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: DJI fights U.S. government classification as 'Chinese military company,' appeals ruling

With this bundle, you get two transceivers and one receiver to get things done. That gives you up to 10 hours of recording time, so you should be able to get plenty done in that timeframe without having to charge back up. And with these small, lightweight mics, you can put them just about anywhere. At just 10g, you can easily attach them to items or people and carry them while recording without any annoying added bulk.

They're small but mighty, too. They offer crystal clear recording quality with a 400m transmission range and DJI OsmoAudio that helps keep them connected from longer distances within the DJI ecosystem. And if outside noise is an issue, they have fantastic noise cancellation with both Basic and Strong options to change how things sound if needed.

DJI mics often go in and out of stock, so if you're looking to finally lock one in, now's the time to do so.

TL;DR: Babbel gives you lifetime access to 14 languages, 10,000+ hours of lessons, and practical, real-world fluency tools — and it’s just $134.99 with code LEARN, thanks to this exclusive StackSocial offer that runs through Nov. 9.

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$299 Save $164.01   Get Deal

Your language education deserves more than what free apps can offer — and Babbel supports it. With lifetime access to all 14 languages and 10,000+ hours of lessons, Babbel is designed to fit neatly into your daily routine while delivering the kind of results you’ll actually use in the real world.

When we say “app,” don’t think phone-only. Babbel works across desktop, mobile, and even offline when you download lessons in advance. That means you can sneak in a quick 15-minute session on the train, at your desk, or while waiting for your coffee. And your progress syncs across devices, so you never lose track of where you left off.

SEE ALSO: Dating app Breeze launches sign language matching feature

Unlike other platforms, Babbel focuses on practical, real-life topics. Within weeks, you’ll be navigating conversations about directions, shopping, dining, and travel without hesitation. Developed by over 100 expert linguists and informed by research from researchers at Yale University, Babbel’s approach emphasizes building conversational skills first — not just memorizing vocab lists.

Speech recognition tech helps you fine-tune your pronunciation so you sound more like a local and less like a tourist, while AI-driven practice sessions adapt to your level. Plus, review sessions personalize the learning experience, making sure everything you’ve learned actually sticks.

Babbel also gives you educational freedom: learn one language deeply, or bounce between all 14 — including Spanish, French, Italian, German, and even Norwegian or Turkish. With lifetime access, there’s no pressure. Pick up a new language for your next trip abroad, sharpen your professional skills, or just scratch that “I’ve always wanted to learn Russian” itch.

Trusted by millions worldwide, Babbel isn’t just a learning app — it’s a lifelong investment in yourself. Ready to stop dreaming about fluency and start speaking it? With Babbel, that future starts today.

Thanks to this exclusive offer from StackSocial, you can get lifetime Babbel access for just $134.99 (reg. $299) with code LEARN through Nov. 9.

StackSocial prices subject to change.

TL;DR: Get a one-year Microsoft 365 subscription for $69.99 (reg. $99.99).

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If your digital life is spread across multiple devices, Microsoft 365 keeps everything connected — seamlessly. For just $69.99 (reg. $99.99), you get a 1-year subscription that includes the fully installed versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

That means one login, one license, and one easy plan that does it all — for work, school, and everything in between.

SEE ALSO: Treat your PC to Microsoft Office apps for less than $7 each

This subscription helps level up your workflow, storage, and security:

• Access on up to five devices — Use Microsoft 365 across your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android phone or tablet

• 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage — Store photos, videos, and files securely and access them anywhere

• Always up to date — Get the latest Microsoft apps, updates, and features automatically with no manual installs required

• Microsoft Defender — Protect your devices and identity with built-in security and theft monitoring tools

• Outlook email and calendar — Manage multiple accounts ad-free, with integrated calendars and to-do lists

• Clipchamp video editor — Create and edit professional-quality videos using templates, effects, and stock media

• Collaborate in real time — Co-edit documents, presentations, and spreadsheets seamlessly with colleagues or classmates

• Microsoft support included — Chat or call for help anytime with Microsoft 365 or Windows 11 support

Everything stays synced, secure, and simple — no matter where or how you work. You get productivity tools, premium security, and 1TB of cloud storage that you can actually rely on.

Pick up a one-year membership to Microsoft 365 while it’s just $69.99 (reg. $99.99) for a limited time.

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Do you or your child watch videos on YouTube? Were either you or your child watching videos on YouTube and were under the age of 13 between July 1, 2013 to April 1, 2020?

If you answered yes to those questions, you may be eligible for a check from a $30 million class action settlement.

The plaintiffs in the case, known as Hubbard v. Google, allege that Google and YouTube violated privacy laws by collecting personal data from children under the age of 13. The plaintiffs say children who watched cartoons and other kids-oriented content on YouTube had their data collected for the company's advertising business, in violation of privacy laws. The company was sued in a class action lawsuit, and Google recently agreed to settle the suit for $30 million without admitting any wrongdoing.

Earlier this year, a judge ruled that Google knowingly “engaged in highly offensive conduct” in collecting the data of users under the age of 13. The settlement decision has been a long time coming, as the case was first filed in 2019. It has been amended repeatedly over the years, before a judge's ruling in January.

There is now a settlement website, which can be found at YouTubePrivacySettlement.com, where anyone who believes they may be eligible can submit a claim.

The form is very simple. It asks for your name, address, phone number, and email address. If the claimant is a minor, a parent or guardian must fill out the form and add their name as well. Other than that, the submission form simply asks people to confirm if they watched YouTube content between July 1, 2013 to April 1, 2020 and if they were under the age of 13 at the time.

The deadline to file a claim is January 21, 2026.

How much will claimants receive? Well, it's a $30 million fund that will be split between eligible claimants, as well as attorney fees and administration costs. So, no, you won't get rich. But, if you're eligible, you'll get a few bucks — maybe even double digits — for doing nothing but filling out a form that your web browser's autocomplete will mostly take care of.