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Early Black Friday deal: LGs most popular OLED TV is the cheapest its been all year

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Look Up Say More Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable Selects Trending Now Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Safety Net Mashable @Home In My Bag Versus Creator Playbook Getting Technical with Mashable All Series Early Black Friday deal: LG's most popular OLED TV is the cheapest it's been all year If you've been eyeing the LG C6 OLED TV, now's a great time to buy. Christina Buff is a Nashville-based freelance writer for who covers shopping with a splash of entertainment. If you're ever wondering what streaming service you need to watch something (and the cheapest way to sign up for it), she's your girl. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.


You can change Windows settings directly from a search now โ€“ how to try it

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Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. The latest Windows 11 Insiders Preview enhances the Search feature so that you can access specific settings right from a search window. Lance Whitney is a technology journalist with an IT background. He's written for TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, and Time, among others, He also teaches classes in AI, cybersecurity, and social media. Windows Search will now help you directly change specific settings.


Amazon has tons of Govee holiday lights on sale for up to 52% off

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Say More Look Up Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable Selects Trending Now Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Safety Net Mashable @Home In My Bag Versus Creator Playbook Getting Technical with Mashable All Series It's time to impress your neighbors by getting the Christmas lights up this weekend. Lauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader's Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she's not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three.


AMD confirms GPU driver bug is wearing out your SSD โ€“ how to stop it

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Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. AMD has admitted a bug within its External Events Utility is wearing out SSDs, and promises a fix. Taylor Clemons is a tech writer and reviewer based near Cleveland, OH. An AMD utility is causing drives to continuously write and rewrite data. A Reddit user reported that their drive's health was being degraded.


Ready for a Siri AI agent? Apple under pressure to upgrade its assistant faster

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Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Apple's public-facing satisfaction with the Siri AI launch obscures internal pressures and tensions. Radhika Rajkumar is a senior editor at ZDNET based in New York City. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple may push harder on its AI strategy. That would mean a more agentic Siri.


Android Auto requires Android 11 or higher now โ€“ check your compatibility

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Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Android Auto's minimum requirements have changed. Kayla Solino is a ZDNET Editor based in New York City and New Jersey. Android 9 and Android 10 are no longer supported on Android Auto. It now requires a device with Android 11 or higher, an active data plan, and a compatible vehicle.


Samsung's new SmartTag 3 debuts with next-gen Bluetooth โ€“ and one big problem

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Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. The Galaxy SmartTag 3 supports emerging Bluetooth tracking tech, but it's not a match for Samsung's OS exclusivity. Jada Jones is a journalist based outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 3 is now available for purchase in the US, promising a smaller, lighter design than previous generations, compatibility with iOS devices, 550 days of battery life, an NFC-powered Lost Mode, Left Behind Alerts, and an IP67 dust-and water-resistant rating. Though the Galaxy SmartTag 3 is compatible with iOS devices, the features available to Apple fans are limited, with Ring Phone, Left Behind Alerts, and Compass View reserved for Galaxy users.


Stop guessing which stocks are worth buying with this 60 3-year subscription

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Look Up Say More Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Mashable Selects Trending Now Gift Ideas For Everyone On Your List Safety Net Mashable @Home In My Bag Versus Creator Playbook Getting Technical with Mashable All Series This stock screener helps you see past the market hype. The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. It's easy to get caught up in the latest stock market buzz.


Samsung mulls Galaxy AI usage limits and subscription tiers โ€“ what we know

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Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Galaxy device owners who are heavy AI users would likely start paying for some features they've long enjoyed for free. Maria Diaz is a staff writer with a passion for home automation, smart home devices, and tablets. Samsung may roll out a paid subscription for Galaxy AI Premium. The plan could start at $4.99 per month.


The next big Windows update isn't Windows 12

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The Dell Laptop Buying Guide 2026: Which XPS or Alienware Laptop Should You Buy? The Dell Laptop Buying Guide UK: Which Dell Laptop Should You Buy? When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. The next big Windows update isn't Windows 12 Insiders claim Microsoft will skip Windows 12 in 2027, releasing a Windows 11 overhaul called 27H2 instead. Microsoft recently rolled out Windows 11 26H2, a major fall update, which proved to be smaller than expected.