Sony WH-1000XM5 down to $250 for Black Friday — premium ANC at a bargain Sony’s WH-1000XM5 headphones have dropped to $250 for Black Friday, a $150 discount that matches their all‑time low. These former flagship cans scored highly in reviews for their redesigned comfort, strong sound and very capable active noise cancellation. While Sony’s WH-1000XM6 is the newer flagship with incremental improvements, the XM5 remains an excellent value at this price — especially if you want top‑tier ANC without paying full flagship money. Key specs & highlights Price: $250 (Black Friday sale, about $150 off). ANC & microphones: Powerful noise cancellation thanks to multiple mics and processors, with improved blocking of higher‑frequency sounds. Battery life: Around 30 hours per charge. Sound: Deep, punchy bass and immersive presentation praised in reviews.…

Govee’s Matter LED string lights drop below launch price — AI form‑mapping and starry effects for indoor decor Govee’s new Matter‑compatible LED string lights — launched about a month ago — are already available for less than their introductory price. The sets come in 20‑meter and 30‑meter versions with 250 and 375 spherical LEDs respectively, and are designed for indoor use. They create a uniform, star‑like effect that works particularly well on Christmas trees and festive displays. These lights combine Matter compatibility with AI‑powered form‑mapping: the system analyzes the shape you arrange the lights into (for example, around a tree) and adapts effects to match the form. Matter support also improves interoperability with smart‑home ecosystems, making it easier to control the lights alongside other devices. Key specs Lengths: 20 m…

Best geeky advent calendars for 2025 — countdowns for fans of LEGO, Pokémon, Funko Pop and more Advent calendars have moved beyond tiny chocolates: for 2025 you can open a day of mini collectibles, figures or themed builds from brands like LEGO, Pokémon, Funko, Star Wars and others. These calendars make festive desktop displays and memorable gifts for fans of all ages. The market covers a wide range of themes and price points — from small plush or mini‑figure calendars to elaborate LEGO builds and licensed collector items. Many retailers and official brand stores still have stock, but some popular editions sell out fast. Top types of geeky advent calendars LEGO build calendars: Daily micro‑builds that combine into a seasonal scene or multiple small models — great for hands‑on fans.…

Samsung Odyssey Black Friday: G8 OLED 32" drops to $950 — major gaming monitor deals Samsung’s Odyssey G8 OLED (32‑inch) is on sale for Black Friday at $950 — a $350 discount. The display combines a 4K OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time, delivering deep blacks, vivid color and very smooth motion for gaming and video. The G8 supports DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 inputs and adds USB‑C for charging and data. Built‑in speakers and streaming apps mean it can double as a smart display, while SmartThings integration lets it act as a hub for compatible smart home devices. Why the Odyssey G8 stands out Image quality: 4K OLED with excellent contrast and 99% DCI‑P3 color for vibrant visuals. Gaming performance: 240Hz refresh rate…

Audible Black Friday: 3 months for $3 + $20 credit — limited-time deal Audible is running a strong Black Friday promotion: new subscribers can get their first three months for just $3 total and receive a $20 Audible credit on top. That works out to $1 per month for the introductory 90 days, but the subscription auto-renews afterward at $15 per month, so remember to cancel before the trial ends if you don’t want to continue. The offer includes access to Audible’s Plus Catalog (thousands of audiobooks and podcasts) and one monthly credit that can be exchanged for a paid title to keep permanently. The deal is a great way to stock up on audiobooks for the season, but it’s time-limited — it expires on December 16. What you get…

Meta adds invites to Hyperscape Capture spaces on Horizon — host virtual hangouts with friends Meta is rolling out an invite feature for Hyperscape Capture spaces on Horizon that lets people invite friends to hang out in scanned real‑world environments or celebrity rooms. Up to eight guests (age 18+) can join an instance via Meta Quest 3 or 3S headsets, or through the Meta Horizon mobile app on Android and iOS. The invite option is being gradually added to accounts and Meta says it hopes to raise the party cap in future updates. Hyperscape Capture, showcased at Meta Connect earlier this year, enables users to scan physical spaces with a Quest headset and convert them into digital replicas for social experiences. That means you can recreate your living room for…

Play Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 in your browser via Chrono Divide The Chrono Divide project lets you play Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 directly in modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Safari) — and it even runs on mobile browsers. The web port focuses on multiplayer first, offering cross‑platform matches using the original maps and many community mods. Single‑player campaign support is still a work in progress, so don’t expect the classic cutscenes and solo missions to be fully baked yet. To play, you’ll need to import the original Red Alert 2 game files; the Chrono Divide page helps by linking to archived copies on the Internet Archive for convenience. Key features Browser play: Runs in Chrome, Edge and Safari (Firefox is supported but not recommended for best performance).…

OpenAI rolls out group chats in ChatGPT to all users OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT’s collaboration features: group chats are being rolled out to all logged‑in users on Free, Go, Plus and Pro plans globally over the coming days. The feature was piloted in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Taiwan before this wider launch. Once you start a chat in ChatGPT you can invite up to 20 people via an invite link. Invitees can join with an existing ChatGPT account or create one after clicking the link. In a group chat multiple participants can prompt the assistant, react to messages and collaborate in real time — useful for brainstorming, study groups or quick team coordination. Privacy and moderation details No memory storage: OpenAI says group chat content isn’t stored in…

CloverPit suddenly lands on Xbox and Game Pass Panik Arcade’s roguelite CloverPit has unexpectedly launched on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S and is available via cloud play and the Xbox PC app. The title is also on Game Pass Ultimate and Premium (and on PC Game Pass), making it easy to jump in whether you prefer console, cloud or PC. What started as an odd, compact concept has become a breakout indie hit: CloverPit sold more than a million copies on Steam in a few months. The game blends tense survival‑style loops with a slot‑machine core — you spin to pay down rising debt or fall into the titular pit. Success depends on finding synergies among 150+ items and totems that bend the slot rules in your favor. Platforms…

Reanimal launches Feb 13, 2026 — co‑op horror demo available now Tarsier Games, the studio behind the Little Nightmares series, is releasing a new cooperative horror game called Reanimal on February 13, 2026. The title challenges players to work together to navigate dangerous terrain and escape a disturbing island filled with threats and mysteries. If you can’t wait until Valentine’s Day, a demo dropped today and is playable on PC and PlayStation 5, and was showcased during the Xbox Partner Preview. The demo offers an early look at the game’s atmosphere, puzzles and cooperative mechanics. What to expect Genre: Cooperative horror with puzzle and exploration elements. Developer: Tarsier Games — known for Little Nightmares — bringing a strong sense of scale and dread to a two‑player experience. Release date: February…