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Walmarts Cyber Monday sale is live — shop the best deals now

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Black Friday, we hardly knew ye. Walmart’s holiday programming is in full swing with Cyber Monday sales slashing prices across the board. The big-box store launched early access to their Cyber Monday sale for paid members of the Walmart+ program at 5 p.m. ET the night before, opening it up to everyone else at 8 p.m. ET. These offers will be available online and on the Walmart mobile app through Monday at midnight ET, unless they sell out first.
Look out for the following rollbacks and doorbusters, among many others:
Mashable’s team of deal-hunting pros knows how to distinguish good discounts from duds (having covered Cyber Weekend sales for nearly a decade), and we’re keeping a running list of Walmart’s top holiday deals on popular tech and gifts this season. That includes TVs, laptops, headphones, gaming gear, vacuums, beauty tech, and Legos.
Keep scrolling to see our picks, and check back often: Walmart is dropping additional deals randomly during its holiday sales this year. A quick FYI that Walmart doesn’t do price matches, but its extended return/exchange policy is in effect through Dec. 31. It covers most items purchased in stores and online.
Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were sold out at the time of writing.
Best Apple Deal
Why we like it:
Read Mashable’s full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 2.
Apple’s second-generation ANC earbuds have an Adaptive Transparency mode that lets the user hear environmental sounds while reducing loud noises, and — as this fall — a new clinical-grade Hearing Aid feature. Our reviewer was impressed by their “great sound” and a “long-lasting battery life,” and appreciated the fact that they retained the same “really comfortable” fit as their predecessors. You don’t need to upgrade if you already own the original AirPods Pro, but they’re a nice upgrade from the non-Pro version.
Walmart has been a trendsetter this Black Friday: After it dropped the AirPods Pro 2 down to a record-low of $154 during its second Black Friday deals event (normally $249), other retailers like Amazon and Target swiftly followed suit. Neither of its competitors’ deals were still live at the time of writing.
More Apple deals at Walmart:
AirPods
iPads
MacBooks
Apple Watch
Apple accessories
iPhone cases
Best TV deal
Why we like it:
Walmart is famous for its Black Friday TV doorbusters, and this year the big-box store went hard. This is simply the cheapest TV deal we’re currently seeing in the 55-inch size category, and the competition is pretty darn strong. Best Buy’s least-expensive contender is $219.99, while Amazon’s low-end option costs $299.99 — though both of those models have nicer, brighter QLED displays.
Walmart also has a 55-inch QLED Roku TV on sale for $288 (normally $348). Best Buy’s cheaper QLED model is a Google TV, so the one you ultimately add to your cart will come down to your smart TV platform preference.
More TV deals at Walmart:
Best gaming deal
Why we like it:
Read Mashable’s full review of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
The stunning sequel to Breath of the Wild was one of Mashable’s favorite games of 2023, and it’s never been this cheap before. It actually sold out once at this price earlier in the week; it was back in stock at the time of writing. Note that Walmart’s deal only applies to the digital version of the game, so you won’t have anything to wrap, but you (or a giftee) can start playing it immediately.
More gaming deals at Walmart:
Video games
Gaming consoles and bundles
Gaming controllers
Gaming laptops
Mashable Deals
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Lenovo Legion 5i (Intel Core i7-14650HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,059.99
$1,299.90(save $239.91) ✨ -
Asus ROG Strix G17 (AMD Ryzen 9-7845HX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,199
$1,599(save $400) ✨
Gaming headsets
Gaming monitors
Best headphone/earbud deal
Why we like it:
Our initial reaction to seeing this deal was, “Is this allowed? ” Twenty-nine bucks is a surprisingly and stupidly low price on a solid pair of comfy budget headphones with good noise cancellation and a long battery life. (JLab has rated them at up to 70 hours; we’re currently testing them and feel like that’s accurate.) Elsewhere, the JBuds Lux ANC are going for $46.99 at Amazon and $49.99 on the JLab website, so no idea how Walmart finagled this one.
More headphone/earbud deals at Walmart:
Earbuds
Headphones
Smartwatch deals
Speaker deals
Vacuum deals
Robot vacuums
Stick vacuums
Beauty tech deals
Lego deals
Check out our sister site CNET’s list of Black Friday deals under $50 for more options!
Board game deals
Toy deals
Kitchen deals
Other Black Friday deals at Walmart
Check out our sister site ZDNET’s list of Black Friday deals for more options!
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Latest Updates
37 minutes ago | December 2, 2024
We don’t expect this deal to last after today: Save $95 on the Apple AirPods Pro 2, dropping the final price to $154.
1 hour ago | December 2, 2024
2 hours ago | December 2, 2024
Best Marvel Deal: Got to get a gift for a Marvel fan? This is the deal for you. Get the Lego Marvel Infinity Gauntlet for $45 in the Walmart Cyber Monday sale.
3 hours ago | December 2, 2024
3 hours ago | December 2, 2024
Last Chance: Apple AirPods Pro 2 are still on sale in the Walmart Cyber Monday sale. AirPods Pro 2 are down to a record-low of $154 for a limited time.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love

Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121

TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
Mashable Deals
Get a Microsoft Office lifetime license on sale for £120.54 with no coupon needed.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle 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.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
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