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I saw a vague trailer for Knock at The Cabin in theaters a couple months ago and it was scary enough, but the latest trailer adds enough context from the story to amplify the horror substantially. Honestly, though, I’m posting this because we spent a while in Verge chat today talking about how much we stan Dave Bautista.

She’s an Austrian streamer who is currently digging deep in Dwarf Fortress, which loyal readers will know is my recent obsession. I love watching talented people figure out games in ways I can only aspire to.

On Wednesday, BleepingComputer reported Okta had been sending a “confidential” security incident notification to partners, and now the company has confirmed someone stole data from GitHub repositories for the Okta Workforce Identity Cloud (WIC) product in early December.

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Devon Palmer is hands-down one of the funniest people on TikTok and his latest skit speaks to my soul about quantified health. Enjoy your step counters, I’ll be counting pebbles.

Many of my colleagues in the industry are now quitting Twitter for some of the same reasons I did. And honestly — Elon hasn’t changed much. It has been a hive of scum and villainy for many years. I won’t say “I told you so” — I’ll just be glad for anyone who escapes its clutches.

Here’s a thing about me: I was once a huge EverQuest nerd. If you were too, you should know that there’s still a vibrant community of players who have created their own classic experience in a private server. If you were a former player who needs family at this time of year, I suggest you check it out.

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Mini Motorways is a charming game about building traffic grids until they inevitably break and everyone in town is unhappy with you. (Boo, cars.) I always found it both relaxing and stressful — until a recent update removed the stress by letting you keep playing after “Game Over.” I am really loving this trend in game design that lets people play things at their own pace.

10-percent boos? Well, that’s now a weighty 10-percent, Elon.

The movies are changed forever. I’ll never look at this logo opener in theaters the same way again.

A lot of people are saying you will look very nice wearing a Verge shirt.

Fox News confronted Apple CEO Tim Cook in the halls of Congress, asking him leading questions that nonetheless arguably ought to be answered. That said — don’t let spin confuse you; reporters often stalk the halls of Congressional office buildings looking for answers and don’t receive them from actual members of Congress. There’s no way Cook would have stopped to talk to anyone in this setting,

Good news for people who love awkward situations: Netflix has confirmed the start of production for season 3 of I Think You Should Leave. We don’t normally cover this kind of incremental update in the world of film and television, but it’s a big deal for a bunch of Verge staff. If there’s one thing we endorse it’s Netflix giving Tim Robinson a blank check.

While The Verge’s deals team has namely focused on covering video game deals this past week, our friends over at Polygon have been assembling a nice selection of the analog variety. There are a lot of board games still on sale right now, too, from tabletop classics like 7 Wonders to deep role-playing titles like Gloomhaven.

The clock is ticking if you’re looking for streaming service deals. Yes, you can get a year of Hulu for $1.99 a month, but did you know you can also get three months of HBO Max (with ads) for $1.99 a month instead of $9.99? Both new and returning customers are eligible, but be aware the deal ends today.

Lenovo’s IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook is on sale for $199 ($110 off) at Best Buy. The lightweight 2-in-1 has an excellent 11-inch screen and included keyboard that’s surprisingly good to type on, making it a versatile Chromebook for everyday computing or schoolwork that’s very affordable. This deal is only running today, though, so you’ll have to act quickly. Read our review.

For today only, you can pick up an Xbox Series S at Amazon for $239.99 instead of its usual $299.99. On top of that, you’ll receive a $40 Amazon credit when you enter promo code XBOX at checkout, essentially bringing the final price down to $199.99 — $50 less than what we saw during Black Friday.

Every day on Twitch, modded versions of GTA V power an unprecedented storytelling platform for live, unscripted shows that are often watched by hundreds of thousands of people simultaneously. For all of the billions spent on the metaverse, a nearly 10-year-old video game is proving to be a far more interesting story about coming together online.

I don’t think the Flopico ever shipped but my god. We used to be civilized.

The perfect keyboard has Bluetooth, USB-C, Topre switches, and an iconic and practical layout, and it’s on sale through Cyber Monday. Black or grey models start at $281, or $337 for the silenced Type-S version. The new all-white Type-S Snow edition is $357. Is that still a lot? Yes. But look at it.

The Verge Deals team, plus a couple folks from our stellar reviews team, are taking the lead on Cyber Monday Eve. Our big deal post may look familiar if you’ve already done some shopping this weekend, but we’re committed to finding new and noteworthy deals, wherever they lie. Stay tuned!

If you use the code PS100BF at checkout, you can get a $100 PlayStation gift card for around $80 at Eneba. You can also get a $100 gift card to the Nintendo eShop for around $75 with the code BFNintendo. You can use these codes as often as you like, but note that your final price may vary slightly.

Instant cameras are popular holiday gifts, but I’ve found many print awful photos and are difficult to set up. Fujifilm’s Instax Mini 11 is great, though, because it’s easy to use and takes relatively true-to-life shots. Right now, you can pick it up for $59.99 ($17 off) at Target and Best Buy.

Unless you’re someone who absolutely needs to appear in the mentions of an official Twitter user. But even then, you really need to have something useful to say — a one-time troll isn’t going to give you much value. Elon Musk still hasn’t articulated why paying for Twitter will bring the average person value, and at $8 a month, he’s competing with streaming services that offer much more than a cosmetic blue checkmark.

Fender’s Mustang Micro headphone guitar amplifier is $89.99 ($30 off) at Amazon. It’s great for jamming out without disturbing neighbors or roommates, and it makes a great gift — which is why we recommend it in our Holiday Gift Guide for Dads.

Ahead of The Witcher 3’s next-gen update arriving on December 14th, Steam and the Xbox Store have significantly cut the cost of the game, which you’re required to own to get the update. All except Sony, which is still listing digital copies for $40 or more. Hopefully, PS5 owners will soon have a chance to score a bargain, but it hasn’t happened so far on Black Friday.

If you travel with several USB-C-powered devices, Zendure’s 26,800mAh Super Tank Pro portable battery pack belongs in your gear bag. It can charge gadgets (or be charged) at up to 100W with one of its four USB-C charging ports. Normally $229.99, it’s on sale at Wellbots for $138 with offer code VERGEPOWER. Read our review here.

The handy SooPii USB-C cable with a built-in power meter carries up to 100W of output to a phone or laptop and shows you just how much juice is actually reaching your device with its in-line LCD. It’s currently on sale for $8.11 for a four-foot cable or $10.07 for a 6.6-foot at Amazon when you click the on-page coupon.

Amazon has the Razor Crest Lego set from The Mandalorian for $98 today, a 30 percent discount.

MacOS Ventura has a nifty new feature to let you use your iPhone as a webcam. But to make this practical, you need to mount your iPhone above your computer.

8BitDo’s Pro 2 Bluetooth controller for the Nintendo Switch, PC, and Android is on an Amazon lightning deal for $39.99 ($10 off) right now — and it will probably sell out. It’s less expensive than Nintendo’s “pro” offering, and it’s got an exceptional D-pad and customizable rear buttons. A great deal on one of the best Switch controllers you can buy.

Roborock’s S7 MaxV Ultra is the robot vacuum to beat — it’s got everything from intelligent mapping to integrated vacuum and mop to a base that will automatically empty both the dust bin and dirty water tank.

Black Friday has started and we’re kicking things off with the important items — a motorized Nerf Halo dart blaster for $32. Normally $56, this also includes a code for a digital freebie in the Halo game.

Macrumors has thrown the appropriate amount of cold water on tabloid whispers that Apple was toying with buying Manchester United. That said, it’s easy to picture Tim Cook giving a folksy Ted Lasso-style speech in the locker room.