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My home server runs more than a dozen services I use regularly for work and for my personal life. Wake-on-LAN is great when it works, but it isn't foolproof. Sometimes a BIOS update breaks your settings, the network card gets put to sleep, or the PC is completely offline. When WOL fails, someone has to physically push the power button on the PC. If I'm away from home, that can be a problem.

Windows 11 is rife with features enabled by default that you'd be better off disabling. While some degrade the experience of using the most popular desktop operating system in the world, and others take up precious resources and can have a negative effect on performance, there are a few that simply have no place in Windows anymore and that no one should have enabled in this day and age.

Apple has news to “surprise” us on Sept 9, but what do you mean there’s a new Mac Mini with M6 chip suddenly on sale? Don’t count on a typical September from Apple. Bridget Carey explains why Apple couldn’t wait on new Macs, but we keep waiting for the big iPhone event. Tim Cook’s final week as Apple CEO is full of unexpected news: Walmart is finally accepting Apple Pay.

Need a new mystery series? South Korean thriller Mousetrap has landed on Netflix, an unsettling, high-octane careen into the world of "identity laundering."

Based on the 2017 Kakao Webtoon Field Mouse by Ludovico, the series sees incognito novelist Je Moon-jae (Reply 1988's Ryu Jun-yeol) finding his identity completely stolen. The understandably panicked writer must figure out why a mysterious figure known as "The Rat" has done such a thing, and how he can possibly get his life back.

But that's just the tip of the iceberg for this mind-bending thriller, directed by Kim Hong-sun (Project Wolf Hunting) and written by Lee Jae-gon (A Model Family), which twists and turns through the streets of Seoul and into the past.

SEE ALSO: 26 of the best mystery movies on Netflix for you to solve What is Mousetrap about? Ryu Jun-yeol as Je Moon-jae in "Mousetrap." Credit: Yoo Eun-mi / Netflix

Identity theft is a real nightmare, and in Mousetrap, it's on a whole new level.

Imagine waking up one day and someone has stolen your identity. You can't open your phone or bank account with your own fingerprint. People are in your apartment, having bought it from someone posing as you. You have no medical records, no ID, nothing left to prove you're you — because they're all assigned to someone else. 

That's the plight of Moon-jae, a popular, enigmatic author who keeps his identity secret, which backfires on him in the most life-altering way possible. Following his parents' tragic death, Moon-jae has become a recluse, with his literary success seeing him holed up in his high-tech, luxurious apartment for years. Every day, he follows the same routine, suppresses the same panic attack, experiences the same nightmare. Through his floor-to-ceiling glass walls, he watches people go through their daily motions on the street — the postal deliveries, the food vendors — with his only real connection to the outside world his friend, accountant Son Su-hyeon (The Tyrant's Moo Jin-sung).

In one day, it's all taken from him, as his identity is hijacked. His high school friends don't recognise him, and he's got no ID in the world. And for reasons that will become clear, he finds himself on the run from loan shark Kim Yeong-geun aka No-ja (Peppermint Candy star Sul Kyung-gu) and searching for a cryptic figure known as The Rat who holds all the answers.

Featured Video For You 'No Other Choice' skewers the job market. Here's why Park Chan-wook made it. Mousetrap weaves its mystery through multiple storylines Sul Kyung-gu as No-ja in "Mousetrap." Credit: Yoo Eun-mi / Netflix

Where Moon-jae begins his quest for the truth is only the jumping off point, as the series pulls multiple threads into a compelling mystery about the seriousness of identity fraud.

Investigating a separate crime of suspected murder, we meet hardened detective Park Sun-yong (All of Us Are Dead's Lee Kyu-hyung), who receives an anonymous tip that leads him into the paths of Moon-jae, No-ja, and Su-hyeon. Bodies keep turning up without ID, no fingerprint matches, no way to identify them, and Sun-yong wants to crack this case wide open. Meanwhile, a trio of hit men watches it all play out. And behind it all, the Rat stays one step ahead, watching from the shadows and tracking their every move.

Ryu's performance in Mousetrap sees him pushed to the limit, playing two sides of the same coin. As Moon-jae, his increasing anxiety and helplessness are rendered with raw authenticity. Brilliant special effects and surreal production design bolster Moon-jae's sense of agoraphobia, his suppressed trauma realised in his tempestuous connection to public space. As the series moves back and forth through time to build out character perspectives, we get the sense that Moon-jae might actually have all the answers he needs. Meanwhile, Sul makes for a show highlight as the no-nonsense loan shark, who expertly finds this dark show's moments of levity.

Mousetrap's one fault? Its lack of female characters, with women essentially limited to one-line scenes, some even remaining off-screen for them, with the exception being publishing house editor-in-chief Han Ji-hye (The Call's Lee El) who arrives halfway through the series.

Mousetrap is a triumph of action and thumping techno Moon-jae (Ryu Jun-yeol) wants answers. Credit: Yoo Eun-mi / Netflix

If you've come for the mystery, stay for the action — and the outlandish amount of techno fuelling the score. With Moon-jae, No-ja, and Sun-young on the road looking for their own truths, Mousetrap executes some serious action sequences, from high-speed chases across Seoul's Han River to police hunts through suburbia brilliantly filmed overhead. With a slick, illustrated opening credit sequence, the series honours its Webtoon basis, while pushing the action further than the page.

Over 10 episodes, Mousetrap is technically a limited series — most Korean series can range up to 20+ episodes. However, the series doesn't feel rushed, instead taking its time to build a chilling picture of identity theft through well-crafted mystery, high octane action, and solid twists.

Mousetrap is now streaming on Netflix.

SAVE $35: As of Aug. 28, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $49.99 at Amazon. That's 41% off the list price.

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The Fire TV Stick 4K Max isn't quite as cheap as it used to be. Amazon recently bumped up the regular price of the streaming stick to $84.99. So, if you've been eyeing up this streaming device, you'll need a great deal to make the price hike feel less steep. As of Aug. 28, it's on sale for $49.99.

As the latest release, this model features an updated interface designed to make browsing and app access quicker and more straightforward. Its processor also helps keep everything running smoothly, whether you're moving through menus or opening apps. For watching content, it supports 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ for sharper, more detailed picture quality, and Dolby Atmos adds immersive audio to the experience.

SEE ALSO: What's new to streaming this week? (Aug. 28, 2026)

It has great gaming options too, with access to Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming support, so you can play popular titles straight from your streaming device. It also has Alexa built in, so you can search for shows and movies using your voice, whether you're looking for an actor or a specific title.

This Fire TV Stick deal is available for a limited time only, so don't miss out.

TL;DR: Alienware has launched what it's calling "the world's first 39-inch 5K RGB Stripe tandem OLED monitor." The Alienware 39 5K OLED gaming monitor is now available to buy for $1,099.99 at Dell.

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If you're looking for a new gaming monitor that will seriously impress, Alienware's latest release is definitely worth checking out. The new Alienware 39 5K OLED gaming monitor is finally available at Dell, following its announcement at Computex earlier this year. Right now, you can pick up this game-changing monitor for $1,099.99.

This new gaming monitor has a 39-inch ultrawide display with a 5120 x 2160 5K resolution and RGB Stripe tandem OLED panel. It has a 165Hz refresh rate at its native resolution, with an esports mode that increases this to 330Hz, plus a 0.03ms response time across all modes.

SEE ALSO: GTA 6 Netflix extended look: Everything that was revealed

For more immersive gameplay, it has a 1,500R curve, an ultrathin profile, and narrow bezels on all four sides. Alienware also uses a personalized pixel algorithm to help extend the OLED panel's lifespan. On top of this, you'll get a three-year warranty that covers OLED burn-in.

Connectivity-wise, it has a DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20), HDMI 2.1 FRL with eARC, USB-C with up to 90W power delivery, a built-in KVM switch, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also supports NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and VESA AdaptiveSync.

Score the world's first 39-inch 5K RGB Stripe tandem OLED monitor at Dell now.

I've watched Excel go from a program where I had to know exactly what to type to one where I can describe what I want and have AI build it for me. After some resistance at first, I've embraced it. But there are still times when I look at what AI has produced and think, "I'd rather just let Excel handle this."

TL;DR: Harry Styles' Pleasing brand collaborated with Loop Earplugs on the limited-edition Experience 2 Earplugs, available in two colorways — Loud Enough (blue) and Love Enough (pink) — both retailing for $39.95. With Styles' 30-show Madison Square Garden residency now underway, they're a fitting pickup for anyone heading to a show.

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Harry Styles kicked off his 30-show "Together, Together" residency at Madison Square Garden on Aug. 26, running all the way through Halloween — and if you've got tickets to any of those nights, there's something worth adding to your concert bag: his Pleasing beauty and lifestyle brand teamed up with Loop Earplugs earlier this year on a limited-edition pair designed specifically for live music.

The collection, called Experience 2 Earplugs, comes in two colorways tied to Styles' latest album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. "Loud Enough" is a metallic blue inspired by the intensity of live sound, while "Love Enough" is a metallic pink inspired by the emotional pull of being in a crowd. Both retail for $39.95, come with matching carrying cases, and are available now on Loop's website.

We can vouch for the Experience 2 line. Mashable's Haley Henschel wore a pair to Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour and came away impressed on nearly every front. Concerts can reach 95 to 110 dBA, well above the 85-dBA threshold considered safe for prolonged exposure, but she said the Loops muted the stadium noise while still letting Beyoncé's vocals come through clearly.

They stayed comfortable for the full two-hour, 45-minute show thanks to four swappable ear tip sizes, didn't look out of place stacked with her other earrings, and came with a small keychain case that barely took up space in her bag. If they held up through a full stadium show, they should hold up just fine at MSG too.

As it was, but for your ears — grab the limited-edition Experience 2 Earplugs before the run ends.

It's not just the Full Moon tonight, there's also a partial lunar eclipse. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon crosses into the shadow cast by Earth, which happens when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align. So, lunar eclipses can only happen during a Full Moon.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Friday, Aug. 28, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in Full Moon phase, with 100% of its surface visible.

Without any visual aids, tonight you can see the Mares Serenitatis and Vaporum, alongside the Aristarchus Plateau. If you have binoculars, you'll also see the Mares Frigoris and Nectaris, and the Grimaldi Basin. If you have access to a telescope, you'll also be able to see the Apollo 17 landing spot, the Fra Mauro Highlands, and the Descartes Highlands.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will take place on September 26.

What are Moon phases?

The Moon's appearance changes throughout the month as it moves through its different phases. It takes roughly 29.5 days for the Moon to complete one full cycle as it orbits Earth, according to NASA. The phase we see depends on the Moon's position relative to the Sun and Earth, which determines how much of its sunlit side is visible to us. Over the course of the cycle, the Moon changes from a slim crescent to a half Moon and eventually a Full Moon, before beginning the process again.

The eight phases are:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

TL;DR: Live stream select Ligue 1 fixtures for free on CazéTV. Access these free live streams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Ligue 1 doesn't have the same reputation as the Premier League or La Liga, but PSG has just secured its second consecutive Champions League title, so perhaps it's time to reassess the quality of France's top league?

We know that there's a gulf in quality between PSG and the rest of the league, but Ligue 1 now combines genuine stars like Dembélé, Vitinha, and Kvaratskhelia with elite young talent that will dominate the game in the years to come. Will any team make the jump and actually compete with PSG for the title? That seems unlikely, but fans can bank on some thrilling football every week.

If you want to watch Ligue 1 for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is Ligue 1?

Ligue 1 is a professional football league in France and the highest level of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is contested by 18 clubs, including popular teams like PSG, Olympique de Marseille, and AS Monaco. Every team plays 34 matches per season.

The defending champions are PSG.

When is Ligue 1?

The 2026/27 Ligue 1 season kicks off on Aug. 21. The 34-matchday campaign concludes on May 29.

How to watch Ligue 1 for free

CazéTV will be showing select Ligue 1 fixtures for free on their YouTube channel.

These free live streams are geo-restricted to Brazil, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Brazil, meaning you can unblock free live streams of Ligue 1 from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of Ligue 1 by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Brazil

4. Visit CazéTV

5. Watch Ligue 1 fixtures for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams of Ligue 1 without actually spending anything. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch select fixtures (plus coverage of the Premier League and La Liga) before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free live streams all season, you will need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for CazeTV?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream for free on CazéTV, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries, including Brazil

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 80% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with a money-back guarantee).

Live stream Ligue 1 for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream the Bundesliga for free on CazéTV, AbemaTV, and BBC iPlayer. Access these free live streams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There's already a lot of football on the schedule. Fans quite simply don't have time to watch everything, but if you're making tough decisions about what to include on your watch list, the Bundesliga should be a priority. Is it the single best league in Europe in terms of overall quality? Probably not, but it's got a strong argument for being the most entertaining.

The big question every season is whether any team can compete with Bayern Munich for the title. Competing with a side stacked with elite talent like Olise, Kane, and Díaz is not easy, but the likes of Dortmund and RB Leipzig always have a chance. Could this season deliver a surprise winner?

If you want to watch the Bundesliga for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the Bundesliga?

The Bundesliga is Germany's leading professional men's soccer league. It features 18 clubs competing across 34 matchdays, including heavyweight teams like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

The defending champions are Bayern Munich.

When is the Bundesliga?

The 2026/27 Bundesliga season runs from Aug. 28 to May 22.

How to watch the Bundesliga for free

The Bundesliga is available to live stream for free on a number of streaming platforms:

• Brazil — CazéTV (up to two live matches per week)

• Japan — AbemaTV (two live matches per week)

• UK — BBC iPlayer (select Friday evening fixtures)

These free live streams are geo-restricted, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Bundesliga from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the Bundesliga by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Brazil, Japan, or the UK

4. Visit CazéTV, AbemaTV, or BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Bundesliga fixtures for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams of the Bundesliga without actually spending anything. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch select fixtures (plus Premier League action) before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free live streams all season, you will need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for the Bundesliga?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport for free, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 80% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with a money-back guarantee).

Live stream the Bundesliga for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream select Premier League fixtures (Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest on Aug. 29) for free on CazéTV. Access these free live streams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Domestic football is back. Are we fatigued from a summer of sport? Absolutely not. We're impatient for rivalries to be renewed in some of the most competitive leagues in the world. And if we're talking truly unpredictable action from elite clubs in incredibly passionate stadiums, it's tough to beat the Premier League.

How will Arsenal cope with the pressure of being champions? Will Manchester City bounce back from the loss of iconic manager Pep Guardiola? Can Manchester United finally recapture some of their former glories? There are so many questions to be answered as the Premier League returns.

If you want to watch the 2026-27 Premier League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the Premier League?

The Premier League is the highest level of the English football league system. The league is contested by 20 clubs, with each team playing 38 fixtures: two against each other, one home and one away.

The defending champions are Arsenal.

When is the Premier League?

The opening match round of the 2026/27 Premier League season will start on Aug. 21. The season runs until the final round of fixtures on May 30.

How to watch the Premier League for free

CazéTV will be showing select Premier League fixtures for free on their YouTube channel.

These free live streams are geo-restricted to Brazil, but anyone can bypass these restrictions with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Brazil, meaning you can unblock free live streams of the Premier League from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the 2026-27 Premier League by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Brazil

4. Visit CazéTV

5. Watch Premier League fixtures for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams of the Premier League without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch select fixtures (plus coverage of Ligue 1 and La Liga) before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free live streams all season, you will need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for CazeTV?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream for free on CazéTV, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries, including Brazil

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 80% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with a money-back guarantee).

Live stream the Premier League for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $501: As of Aug. 28, the EcoVacs Goat O1000 is on sale for $998.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% discount on the list price.

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If keeping the lawn looking tidy feels like a chore you could do without, the EcoVacs GOAT O1000 might just be your new favorite purchase. This robot lawn mower takes care of the cutting for you, with controls available from your phone, so you don't have to spend your Saturday morning dragging around your old lawn mower.

As of Aug. 28, it's on sale. Normally priced at $1,499.99, you can now save over $500 with the $998.99 deal price.

SEE ALSO: Save $100: The Tapo RV50 Pro Omni robot vacuum has dropped to its best-ever price at Amazon

This EcoVacs model is a wire-free robot lawn mower that uses its HoloScope 360° Dual-LiDAR system to automatically map your yard and provide precise 2cm positioning, even under trees, near fences, and in shaded areas. It has an integrated TruEdge trimmer that cuts right along driveways, sidewalks, flower beds, and irregular lawn borders, reducing the need for any manual trimming on your part.

There are also features to help it avoid many garden obstacles, making it easy to identify more than 200 types of obstacles, including toys, patio furniture, pets, and small wildlife, with detection precision down to 5cm.

But the best part? You can control it all through the phone app. You can create mowing zones, set schedules, and customize no-go areas, all from indoors on the couch.

This is a limited-time deal at Amazon, so if you're excited to automate your lawn cutting, head to Amazon now.

Sleep trackers — wearable devices that monitor all your vitals — provide detailed summaries of your sleep cycle so you know how many hours of REM, deep, and light sleep you're getting. Most fitness trackers come equipped with sleep tracking these days, but choosing the best from that bunch is not as straightforward. These days, sleep trackers come in all shapes and sizes, and fortunately, our experts here at Mashable have tested them all.

So if the magnesium supplements and pillow sprays in your sleepmaxxing routine aren't working, here are the best sleep trackers of 2026.

The best Home Depot Labor Day deals at a glance: Best grill deal Weber Genesis E-325W 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill $899 (save $100) Get Deal Best power tool deal Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless 8-Tool Combo Kit $649 (save $649) Get Deal Best outdoor deal Ryobi ONE+ Whisper Series 12-inch Cordless Chainsaw $189 (save $60) Get Deal Best single power tool deal Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench $79 (save $60) Get Deal

Labor Day Weekend is nearly here, but Home Depot is kicking things off a bit early.

Starting Aug. 27 and running through Sept. 9, Home Depot's Labor Day Sale is offering all kinds of deals to help you transition into fall with ease. Highlights of the sale include up to 45% off Ryobi cordless power tools, up to $160 off grills, up to $100 off DeWalt tool combo kits, and more. Whether you want to clean up your yard for cool-weather cookouts or try your hand at home improvement, there's likely a deal for you.

While the sale will be live until Sept. 9, we expect some of the best deals to sell out in advance. So, if you see something you want, grab it sooner rather than later. We've rounded up some of the best deals we've spotted now that the sale has kicked off, but we'll keep an eye out for more price drops throughout the next week.

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It's honestly hard to beat a Weber if you're looking to replace your old grill. Their high-quality builds last longer than most, but they can get pretty dang expensive.

Luckily, for Labor Day, Home Depot has several models on sale for up to $100 off. The exclusive Weber Genesis E-325W, for instance, is down to $899 from $999. It features a 640-square-inch cooking space with three burners, two dual-row PureBlu burners for an ultra-hot Sear Zone, porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates, and a sleek titanium-colored finish. And as with most Webers, it comes with a 12-year limited warranty.

More grill deals

• Weber Original Kettle 22-inch Charcoal Grill — $99 $199 (save $100)

• Traeger Pro Series 22-Pellet Grill and Smoker — $389 $549 (save $160)

• Weber Spirit E-210 2-Burner Propane Gas Grill — $399 $449 (save $50)

• Weber Spirit E-325 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill — $499 $549 (save $50)

• Weber 3-Burner Propane Flat Top Grill — $549 $599 (save $50)

• Oklahoma Joe's Highland Reverse Flow Charcoal Barrel Smoker — $629.99 $729.99 (save $100)

• Masterbuilt Gravity Series 600 Charcoal Grill and Smoker — $649 $749 (save $100)

• Traeger Flatrock 2-Burner Propane Flat Top Griddle — $699.99 $799.99 (save $100)

• Traeger Woodridge Wi-Fi Pellet Grill and Smoker — $799 $899 (save $100)

• Weber Genesis E-315 3-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill — $799 $899 (save $100)

• Kamado Joe Classic Joe 18-inch Charcoal Grill — $849 $999 (save $150)

• Ninja FlexFlame ProConnect Wi-Fi 3-Burner Propane Grill with Pizza Stone and Peel — $1,099.99 $1,299.99 (save $200)

• Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker — $1,499.99 $1,799.99 (save $300)

Best Home Depot power tool combo kit deal Opens in a new window Credit: Milwaukee Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless 8-Tool Combo Kit $649 at The Home Depot
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This eight-tool Milwaukee kit is an impressive value at only $649 — 50% off its list price. It includes one 1/2-inch drill/driver, one 1/4-inch impact driver, one oscillating multi-tool, one 3/8-inch impact wrench, one brushless grinder, one 6.5-inch circular saw, one hackzall, an LED work light, two M18 XC 4.0Ah batteries, a M12/M18 dual voltage charger, and two contractor bags. You'll be prepared for practically any home improvement project you can dream up.

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Whether you're working on cars or stubborn home DIYs, an impact wrench can make your life easier. And this one from Ryobi is down to just $79 during The Home Depot's Labor Day Sale. It features 375 ft-lbs of fastening torque, up to 3,100 impacts per minute, and a variable speed trigger with an RPM of 0 to 2,700. There's even an on-board LED light for extra visibility during your projects.

More power tool deals

• Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder + free battery — $99 $248 (save $149)

• Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Compact Barrel Grip Jigsaw + free battery — $149 $278 (save $129)

• DeWalt XR Cordless Brushless Screw Gun — $149 $199 (save $50)

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TL;DR: Watch Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever in the WNBA for free with a 7-day trial of WNBA League Pass through Prime Video. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever keeps making WNBA history. The latest record came during Sunday's 113-90 win over Chicago Sky, where Clark — a three-time WNBA All Star — and partner Kelsey Mitchell became the first duo to score 30 points each in three different games.

But Clark and the Indiana Fever have some way to go to reach the top of the standings. The Fever next plays the Connecticut Sun, a team with a dismal 10-28 record.

The good news is you can watch Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever in the WNBA for free from anywhere in the world. Keep reading to find out how.

When is Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever?

Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever in the WNBA starts at 7.30 p.m. ET on Aug. 28. This fixture takes place at the Entertainment and Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

How to watch Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever

Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever is available to watch via a WNBA League Pass on Prime Video in the U.S. If you're not already subscribed, you can still watch the game for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video in the U.S and a 7-day trial of the WNBA League Pass.

WNBA fans outside the U.S. can still watch the WNBA using a VPN. The process is simple:

1. Sign up for a 30-day Amazon Prime trial (if you're not already a member)

2. Sign up for a 7-day trial of the WNBA League Pass

3. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

4. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

5. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

6. Watch Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever for free from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but top VPN services tend to offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these offers, you can watch the WNBA on Prime Video — all without spending your cash in the long run. It's a short-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select WNBA fixtures before you claim back your investment.

What is the best VPN for Prime Video?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries, including the U.S.

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.

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TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Pok Pok, the ad-free, Montessori-inspired app for kids 2 to 8, is on sale for $59.99, a 76% discount off its usual $250 price.

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Every parent has handed a kid a tablet for five quiet minutes and felt a little weird about it afterward. Pok Pok’s lifetime subscription is built for that exact moment without the guilt, and it’s on sale for $59.99, a 76% discount off its usual $250 price, for a limited time.

Pok Pok is designed for kids ages 2 to 8 and skips the flashing ads and forced ‘wins’ that make many kids’ apps stressful for both the kid and whoever handed them the device. There are no levels to fail, and no in-app purchases pushed at children, just open-ended exploration. Every sound and animation is made in-house rather than licensed stock content, which is part of why it reads as calmer and more deliberate than a typical kids’ app. It’s also fully COPPA- and GDPR-compliant.

The app has won a Mom’s Choice Award and has received steady coverage from tech outlets since its launch. MacStories called it a delightful digital toybox for kids.

What’s included in the lifetime subscription?

• Space, Number Journey, and Shapes, for early counting, patterns, and cause-and-effect play

• Dinosaurs, Islands, Dress-up, World Puzzle, and Radio, among other toys

• A regularly updated catalog with new seasonal and cultural content added over time

• Family access across up to 10 devices on one account

Pok Pok runs completely offline, so it works on a plane, in a car, or anywhere else WiFi doesn’t reach, making it a reliable option for travel or waiting rooms without a data plan. Since it’s built around open-ended play rather than levels or scores, there’s also no natural stopping point that turns into a meltdown when it’s time to put the tablet away, something a lot of parents run into with more game-like kids’ apps.

The math is straightforward, too. A lot of kids’ learning apps run $8 to $10 per month, which adds up to well over $100 a year if a family sticks with it. Pok Pok has no renewal to track and no risk of losing access if a subscription lapses. It’s redeemable within 30 days of purchase, and lifetime access includes all future content updates.

Pok Pok’s lifetime subscription is $59.99, down from $250.

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The first time I heard Phoebe Bridgers’ new album, Lost Weekend, I was sitting beside my sister beneath a sky full of stars, surrounded by roughly 400 of Bridgers’ biggest fans.

It was Aug. 13, one night before the album’s release, and Spotify had invited us to hear it inside the planetarium at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City. Before we could hear the first baseline, however, everyone had to lock their phones inside magnetic Yondr pouches. Once we entered the planetarium, there would be no photos, videos, or notifications competing for our attention.

Credit: Spotify/Matt Grubb

With our phones out of reach, the lights dimmed and the album began. Footage of night skies and landscapes moved across the dome in time with the music: stars over Madagascar, the northern lights above Icelandic glaciers, and storms rolling across Texas. Created by photographer and National Geographic night-sky explorer Babak Tafreshi, the audiovisual show used footage captured across nearly 20 countries without computer-generated imagery.

The phone-free rule meant that everyone experienced the next hour together, from the first song to the last. Nobody could skip ahead, check what other fans were saying online, or pull out our Notes app when a favorite lyric hit.

After the final song ended and the crowd wiped tears from their eyes in unison, Bridgers herself walked out for a surprise acoustic performance with longtime collaborators Christian Lee Hutson and Nick White. She played two songs from the new album, along with "Scott Street." (Yes, my sister and I both cried). For those three songs, with no phones in the air and hundreds of fans completely locked in, the rest of the world could wait.

Credit: Spotify/Matt Grubb

The night was an unusually immersive album rollout, yes, but it reflected a broader shift in how music platforms and artists think about fandom.

After years of making music more personalized, portable, and solitary, listeners — especially younger ones — are looking for experiences that turn their online interests into real-life community. And, as more artists experiment with phone-free shows, it's becoming clear that the future of digital fandom may depend on giving people more reasons to log off.

"They desperately want to connect with each other."

Research backs up young adults' appetite for more offline connection, while also showing why it can be difficult to satisfy. "They desperately want to connect with each other," Psychologist Jamil Zaki said. "But they don't realize everyone else wants that as well."

At the same time, technology makes staying home the easier option, creating what he describes as "social inertia": Young people may want to go out and meet one another, but each convenience gives them one less reason to do it.

Interest-based events can lower that barrier because everyone arrives with something in common. In a 2025 Eventbrite survey of 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18 to 35, 95 percent said they were interested in exploring their online interests through in-person events, while 84 percent of those who had attended interest-based gatherings said they had developed close friendships through them.

Spotify’s latest slate of in-person experiences taps into that same desire: KLUB KATSEYE invited some of the group’s top listeners to a party featuring a performance by KATSEYE, while a New York event with Charli xcx brought together music, fashion, and film.

Guests attend Spotify Presents: KLUB KATSEYE Credit: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images Guests attend Spotify Presents: Music, Fashion, Film - Live in Nashville Credit: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images

The Lost Weekend listening experience will be featured at more than 40 planetariums around the world, with some showing Tafreshi’s dome presentation and others pairing the album with an immersive laser show created by Laser Fantasy.

Events like these are part of a broader effort by Spotify to make being a top listener count for more than just a spot in Wrapped. Through what the company calls its "fan-first" approach, Spotify uses listening activity to identify an artist’s most dedicated fans and offer them benefits such as early ticket access, exclusive merchandise, and invitations to experiences like the one my sister and I attended.

"Spotify is where so many fans start building their relationship with an artist, so we’re always thinking about how we can make that connection feel deeper," Rene Volker, Spotify’s head of live events, told Mashable.

The company says its live-music tools have already helped drive more than $1.5 billion in ticket sales for artists, giving Spotify a role in the fan experience long after someone presses play.

"Whether you’re tracing the creative connections behind a favorite track with SongDNA, finding your next show with Concerts Near You, getting rewarded for your fandom with Reserved, or stepping into an artist’s world in a whole new way at one of our own live experiences, we’re constantly finding new ways to bring fans closer to the artists they love."

"The phone-free aspect was legendary."

For all the ways technology can help fans find one another, it can also follow them into the room. At concerts, attention is often split between the performance onstage and the recording of it for later, which can make sharing a physical space feel surprisingly disconnected.

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Bridgers has spent this album cycle encouraging those screens to disappear. The planetarium was not her first phone-free event: At a surprise Madison Square Garden show in June, fans had to secure their phones, cameras, smartwatches, and other devices inside pouches. Even pens and paper were prohibited as Bridgers tried to keep recordings and lyrics from her unreleased songs from immediately circulating online.

Many fans welcomed the restriction. "The phone-free aspect was legendary. One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to," one attendee wrote in a Madison Square Garden Reddit thread. Another fan said they "couldn’t believe how well-mannered and present everyone was," recalling people interacting and inventing games together while waiting in the merchandise line. Bridgers is now extending the same phone-free policy to her upcoming tour.

She is hardly the only artist rethinking the role of smartphones at concerts. Fred again.. covered fans’ camera lenses with stickers during a recent run of London shows, while Harry Styles made his one-night-only Manchester performance entirely camera-free and handed out disposable cameras instead. Bob Dylan, Jack White, and Ghost have required audiences to secure their devices inside Yondr pouches for full performances, while Lane 8’s shows have long been built around a no-recording rule.

Other artists have taken a less restrictive approach. Audrey Hobert performed her song "Sue Me" twice at Lollapalooza so audiences could put their phones away for the second performance, while Sabrina Carpenter has said she would consider banning phones from future concerts.

According to Eventbrite, phone-free experiences grew 567 percent globally between 2024 and 2025, while attendance increased 121 percent.

SEE ALSO: Digital detox for the next generation, from pouches to phone-free proms

Phones are unlikely to disappear from concerts altogether, nor does every event need to ban them. But artists and fans alike appear hungry for a stronger sense of connection and increasingly willing to push back against the chronically online culture surrounding live music.

After all, who wants to watch a concert through a sea of other people's screens? The best events are felt across a crowd, which may be why the next phase of digital fandom is less about keeping fans online and more about creating out-of-this-world experiences (pun intended).

Disclosure: Spotify invited Mashable to attend the Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience.

TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life on sale for $29.97 (Reg. $219.99) through Sept. 1.

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For a long time, the best way to get Microsoft apps was through a Microsoft 365 subscription, which was $99.99 per year at its lowest price. Now there’s a new option. Instead of paying hundreds over the years for basic productivity tools, you can get apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with no subscription. A lifetime license for Microsoft Office is only $29.97 right now (reg. $219.99).

We know what you’re thinking, but rest assured, this isn’t some stripped-down lite version of Microsoft Office. It’s the real deal, and it’s really easy to get up and running. Whether you’re writing reports, crunching numbers, building presentations, managing emails, or wrangling databases, the lifetime version of Microsoft Office has you covered.

This version of Office comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams (free version), OneNote, Publisher, and Access. These versions are a little different from what’s in Microsoft 365, but for most users, that’s actually a good thing. Instead of getting interrupted by clumsy new AI integrations, this version is clean, practical, and stable.

It’s a one-time download for one Windows PC, so once it’s yours, it’s yours. The full pro-level toolkit, minus the stress of a subscription. Plus, with instant license delivery and free customer support, getting started is as painless as your new spreadsheet workflow.

No more “trial expired” pop-ups. No more surprise charges. Just the latest versions of Microsoft’s best apps, ready to support all of your work and personal needs.

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TL;DR: Watch Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart in the Bundesliga for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The new Bundesliga season kicks off with Bayern Munich vs. VfB Stuttgart, a big fixture in German football.

Bayern won the league last season, largely thanks to striker Harry Kane's incredible record of 61 goals in all competitions. They're already off to a good start after beating Dortmund to win the German Super Cup, with a goal from French World Cup dynamo Michael Olise. Stuttgart should be formidable opposition, finishing in the top four last season.

If you're interested in watching Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart in the Bundesliga from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart?

Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart in the Bundesliga kicks off at 2.30 p.m. ET on Aug. 28. This fixture takes place at the Allianz Arena.

How to watch Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart for free

Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart in the Bundesliga is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can live stream Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture (plus Premier League action) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the Bundesliga?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries, including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.

Live stream Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.