16+ hour, 8+ min ago (1406+ words) We've gathered the best deals of the year for you to shop before Black Friday. Black Friday'is inching closer, with the event set to begin on Nov. 28, but you can already shop to save ahead of the actual event. All the big retailers, including Amazon and Best Buy, already have early Black Friday sales live, and these are actual savings. You can currently shop thousands of items across all kinds of categories at some of the best prices we have seen all year, all ahead of the main event. There are even a few finds from our 2025 Readers' Choice list. So if you want to enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend in peace, you can get ahead of the holiday shopping right now and skip the Black Friday rush. To help you save even more time, CNET's shopping experts have hunted down…...

2+ hour, 1+ min ago (141+ words) Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Nov. 25. Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips. The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for Nov. 25, 2025. 1A clue: What Peter Pan teaches the Darling kids to doAnswer: FLY 4A clue: Cover-up for a curseAnswer: BLEEP 6A clue: Bird perched atop a cactus on Mexico's flagAnswer: EAGLE 7A clue: Go off, as a volcanoAnswer: ERUPT 8A clue: Short albums, for shortAnswer: EPS 1D clue: Burning emergency signalAnswer: FLARE 2D clue: Slight advantage, so to speakAnswer: LEGUP 3D clue: Checks restaurant reviews on one's phone, perhapsAnswer: YELPS 4D clue: Spell-offAnswer: BEE 5D clue: "What was the name of your first ___?" (common security question)Answer: PET...

23+ hour, 4+ min ago (474+ words) The OpenAI CEO and former Apple designer say that the mysterious device could be released in as soon as two years. (Left to right) OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and designer Jony Ive, who are working on an AI hardware device, were interviewed by Laurene Powell Jobs at Emerson Collective Demo Day 25 in San Francisco on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. Famed former Apple designer Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have been'working in secret'on a screenless device that uses artificial intelligence technology. But what does it look like? How does it work? We still don't know, but the two dropped a few hints recently. Ive and Altman, who merged the company IO Products with OpenAI as they work on the project, shared more details about their plans Friday at a conference hosted by Laurene Powell Jobs, founder and president of Emerson Collective,…...

13+ hour, 45+ min ago (594+ words) The Asus Zenbook A14 is a traveler's best friend, weighing even less than a MacBook Air. You can nab one right now for an all-time low price of $550. Black Friday Deals: The Asus Zenbook A14 is an ultraportable device that lets you bring work or entertainment on the go -- and there's never been a better time to pick one up, as Best Buy's Black Friday deals have dropped the price to an all-time low of $550. That represents a $450 discount, netting you the laptop for 45% off the usual asking price. This laptop weighs only 2.4 pounds, making it a great choice for traveling. And while it isn't the best at handling power-intensive tasks like gaming or video editing, it's perfect for getting some work done or streaming movies and shows away from home. The Asus Zenbook A14 won one of CNET's Best of CES Awards…...

23+ hour, 4+ min ago (293+ words) The new reasoning model can also power the Claude for Chrome AI browser extension. Anthropic's newest version of its most powerful generative AI model could upend how you manage your spreadsheets. The company said Claude Opus 4.5, announced Monday, is aimed at things you do on the job, like coding and office work. Google unveiled its powerful new Gemini 3 model last week, and OpenAI released GPT-5.1 the week before. Now it's Anthropic's turn. The company, which is popular with businesses and software workers, said Opus 4.5 is focused on getting work done, not generating content. Claude Opus 4.5 will be available everywhere and will be a default model for Pro (starting at $17/month), Max (starting at $100/month) and Enterprise users. Opus 4.5 is built to produce documents, spreadsheets and presentations and can automate menial office tasks by using your computer and browser. That includes…...

8+ hour, 6+ min ago (130+ words) Here are hints and the answer for today's Wordle for Nov. 25, No. 1,620. Today's'Wordle puzzle'is a little tricky. It looks like a simple word, but I just never guess the consonants in it. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on. Today's Wordle answer begins with P. Today's Wordle answer ends with D. Today's Wordle answer is a term often used in court, when a defendant is asked whether they are guilty. Today's Wordle answer is PLEAD. Yesterday's Wordle answer, Nov. 24, No. 1619 was DOUGH. Nov. 20, No. 1615: GRAVE Nov. 21, No. 1616: VOWEL Nov. 22, No. 1617: THICK Nov. 23, No. 1618: BUNNY...

21+ hour, 6+ min ago (157+ words) I snapped several photos with Samsung's and Google's latest foldable phones and each has its strengths. Which comes out on top? I Compared the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Pixel 10 Pro Fold's Cameras and I'm Torn The iPhone 17's Unexpectedly Satisfying Tips and Accessories Valve's Coming for Your Face and Your Living Room Apple Vision Pro's Best Feature Is Your Avatar. Could Personas End Up on an iPhone Next? One Month Later: The iPhone 17 Pro Strikes Back iPhone Air, One Month Later: Camera and Battery Worries Put to Rest Samsung's Next Big Move: Take on the Apple Vision Pro Pixel 10 Pro Fold Review: Google Picks Durability and Battery Over Sleekness Apple Watch SE 3 Review: The Best Deal in Apple's Lineup Wisk's Autonomous Air Taxi Is Preparing for Takeoff: An Exclusive Look at the Newest Design How Kink…...

8+ hour, 24+ min ago (258+ words) The carrier supplemented its 5G capacity with a block of spectrum it bought from EchoStar, speeding up connections. If You're on AT&T, Your 5G Performance Just Got a Big Boost The carrier supplemented its 5G capacity with a block of spectrum it bought from EchoStar, speeding up connections. AT&T customers should see faster speeds thanks to an infusion of spectrum into its network. AT&T customers may have noticed an improvement in recent weeks: Due to a recent $23 billion purchase from EchoStar, the carrier is improving 5G performance across its network in the continental United States by opening up new spectrum. If you have a 5G capable phone or an AT&T Internet Air home internet plan, you might already see a significant boost in speed. It also boosts the capabilities of the AT&T FirstNet program that enables first responders to have…...

14+ hour, 21+ min ago (439+ words) Grab this mini cam capable of keeping an eye on your pets, porch, and packages for $22 off its normal price. When I tested the Blink Mini 2, I came away with two thoughts. First, it's amazing just how much a tiny little camera can do, packing every feature possible into a model that sits easily in the palm of your hand. Second, the Blink app is one of my favorite home security apps for its quick setup and viewing, getting the job done easier than nearly any other. Tiny cam, big guard energy. Blink's got your corners covered. The Blink Mini 2 offers both shelf and wall mounting options, but it does require an outlet connection. It includes one Blink Mini 2 camera, a mounting kit with stand, USB cable and power adapter. In addition to the easy-to-use Blink app, I found that…...

18+ hour, 19+ min ago (213+ words) The Yale Assure Lock 2 -- our favorite smart lock -- is up to $40 off, plus discounts on other Yale models. Yale Assure 2 Smart Lock As it just so happens, there's a deal on our favorite smart lock. That means you can get yourself the Yale Assure Lock 2 for just $190 (normally $230), saving $40. That's a stellar price for an amazing product, but this sale runs only through Dec. 7, so you'll want to act quickly. Plus, you can check out the full Black Friday sale at both Amazon and Yale." The Yale Assure Lock 2 is sleek with a simple, straightforward design that complements most door colors and styles. It's app-compatible, allowing you to unlock your door with just a few taps on your phone. In other instances, you can provide visitors with a numeric code that can be used on the lock's touchscreen. You can…...