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Fubo is giving out free Apple TV 4K streaming devices — heres how to get yours

Mashable - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 18:25

GET A FREE APPLE TV 4K: As of Sept. 9, Fubo is giving out free Apple TV 4K streaming devices to new subscribers who commit to a 12-month Elite plan with Sports Plus. That's a $129 value included for zero dollars.

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If you're shopping around for a live TV streaming service, you have a few different options. It all depends on what your priorities are. If live sports — in particular, sports that require regional sports networks to watch — are your main priority, Fubo is likely your best bet. And for a limited time, it comes with an incentive to sign up: free stuff.

As of Sept. 9, new Fubo subscribers who commit to a 12-month Elite plan with Sports Plus ($104.99 per month when all is said and done) will receive a free Apple TV 4K ($129 value). Since there is technically no annual plan available, this promotion is based purely on your word alone that you'll keep your Fubo plan for an entire year. The Apple TV 4K will ship once your first payment is received (after the free trial). So long as you stick around the full year, it's yours to keep for free. If you cancel before the 12-month promotional period is up, you'll be charged the cost of the Apple TV 4K.

Eligible new customers will be presented with the offer upon signing up for the Elite plan. You can choose to opt in or opt out of the promotion. Just note that if you opt in, you're essentially giving Fubo your word that you'll keep your subscription for at least 12 months.

Fubo's Elite plan with Sports Plus is pretty epic. It features 318 live channels, as well as ESPN Unlimited, local NBA, NHL and MLB games (thanks to the most RSNs on the market), and NFL RedZone — all available in 4K resolution. Is it expensive? Yes, but it's the most well-rounded option for live sports streaming. You'll get a free five-day trial, then your first month for just $74.99. After that, you'll be charged the full $104.99 per month.

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Report: OpenAI could leave California in last-ditch effort to avoid political scrutiny

Mashable - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 18:03

Is OpenAI planning to leave California?

According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, the AI giant headed by Sam Altman has discussed the possibility of having to relocate out of The Golden State due to the laws surrounding nonprofit organizations and OpenAI's plan to restructure as a for-profit.

Roughly one year ago, OpenAI announced its plans to overhaul how the company is structured. OpenAI began as a nonprofit, but the organization's mission clearly changed as its AI chatbot ChatGPT took off. In September 2024, OpenAI said that it intended to restructure the nonprofit into a traditional for-profit company.

However, the blowback amongst its users and the tech community at large derailed parts of those plans. Earlier this year, OpenAI CEO Altman announced that OpenAI will instead structure itself into a for-profit company with the nonprofit organization retaining control over it.

OpenAI's attempt to appease everyone while still getting what it wanted has now been called into question. Other nonprofits, philanthropies, labor groups, and even OpenAI rivals like Meta and Elon Musk (who, until 2018, was on the nonprofit's board of directors) have pushed back against OpenAI's new arrangement, the WSJ noted, saying that OpenAI is violating the nonprofit's founding mission which in turn may be breaking California's charitable trust law. 

Attorneys general in California and in Delaware are now investigating OpenAI’s plan to restructure to see if the AI giant is indeed breaking the law that regulates nonprofits, according to the WSJ. As a result of these investigations, OpenAI could be sued by the states or be required to pay a settlement as terms for a restructure.

OpenAI's conundrum

Depending on what the Attorneys general do, OpenAI may be left with a tough decision, according to the WSJ.

OpenAI's investors could pull $19 billion from the company, under the condition that the financing would only be given if these backers received equity in the for-profit company. The way OpenAI is currently set up, the nonprofit group controls the company as a subsidiary and equity cannot be distributed in the same manner as if it was strictly run as a for-profit.

So, in order to receive those billions, which is roughly half of its total funding in the past year, OpenAI has discussed the possibility of leaving California. But, there is a problem there too for OpenAI. AI companies are throwing big salaries around in order to lure AI talent to their companies. Many AI researchers are based in San Francisco. AI companies like Anthropic seem to have no plans to leave California. The allure of not having to pack up and move their families out-of-state may be another way for OpenAI's rivals to convince their talent to make the jump.

OpenAI doesn't seem to really want to move out of California. The WSJ reports that the company has hired a team of lobbyists with close ties to Governor Gavin Newsom in hopes of avoiding any issues with its restructuring. But, depending on what these investigations turn up, they may not have much of a choice.

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Google's NotebookLM Just Got More Features

How-To Geek - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:14

NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered research and learning assistant, has added a bunch of new features. The platform can act like a tutor now, with Flashcards, Quizzes, a redesigned Reports function, and a "Learning Guide" conversational style.

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The New Pebble Smartwatch Is Shipping This Month, But With Some Changes

How-To Geek - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:13

Back in March, the founder of Pebble announced the much-loved e-paper smartwatch would return. After all these months, it's finally happening. Pebble 2 Duo is officially in mass production, and you might get to have one on your wrist this month—with a catch.

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Hold onto your TikTok feed, because Google Veo 3 now offers vertical video

Mashable - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:08

Brace yourselves, Veo 3 just became mobile-friendly.

Google's AI video model now supports the vertical video format in the Gemini API. Now, developers can create Veo 3 videos with the 9:16 aspect ratio, which is the vertical frame size for TikTok and Reels.

SEE ALSO: I tested Grok Imagine, and it's no match for Google Veo 3 or Sora

The update is for developers working with Veo 3 directly within the API. But Google has steadily introduced more Veo 3 features throughout various apps and products. Users can now turn images into videos with Veo 3 on the Gemini app and in Google Photos. Unlike other AI video generators, Veo 3 also generates audio, which has made it a popular choice for sharing hyperrealistic AI-generated street interviews and videos of AI creators.

All of these videos have been generated in a horizontal video format, or edited into vertical format with some other tool or extension. It's unclear whether vertical video support is coming to consumer-friendly tools like Gemini. If Veo 3-generated videos can be optimized for social by just about anyone, our feeds might explode with AI slop.

Mashable has contacted Google and will update this story with a response. For developers at least, they'll now be able to generate vertical videos directly within the prompt. In addition to vertical video support, Google also announced 1080p HD output and lower price per second on Veo 3 (now $0.40 per second) and Veo 3 Fast (now $0.15 per second) models.

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LineageOS Now Supports the OnePlus 12, Moto G Stylus 5G, and 8 More Phones

How-To Geek - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:07

LineageOS is (probably) the most popular Android custom ROM, bringing a stock-like experience and longer support to many phones and tablets. The project has recently added official support for 10 more phones, including the OnePlus 12 and original Moto G Stylus 5G.

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Hurry — the Dyson Supersonic Nural dryer is $150 off as Best Buys deal of the day

Mashable - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:02

SAVE $150: On Sept. 9, the Dyson Supersonic Nural is down to just $399.99 (reg. $549.99) as one of Best Buy's deals of the day. That means you have to act quick, as the savings will disappear at the day's end.

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$549.99 Save $150 Get Deal

The Dyson Supersonic is the crown jewel of hair dryers — and its price tag certainly reflects that. While we do think the iconic hair dryer lives up to the hype, we often recommend dupes that can offer a similar experience without the steep price tag. Not everyone has $500+ to drop on a hair tool, after all. When it goes on sale, though, the dupes go out the window.

As of Sept. 9, the Dyson Supersonic Nural — the brand's newest and most superior dryer — is on sale for just $399.99 as one of Best Buy's deals of the day. That's $150 off its current list price of $549.99 and $100 cheaper than it is currently listed at Amazon. FWIW, it's also just $10 away from its best price ever.

There's a few essential things to note about this promotion. First, the $150 savings is only available on the strawberry bronze and blush pink model. All other color options are either sitting at full price or have a lesser discount. Second, as a deal of the day, this discount is here today, gone tomorrow. If you're interested in the Dyson Supersonic Nural, now's the time to grab it.

Dyson launched the Supersonic Nural in early 2024 with even more premium features than the original Supersonic. It comes with a scalp protect mode, upgraded attachments (including an excellent and unique diffuser), memory for preferred settings with said attachments, and pause detection. Mashable's Bethany Allard tested it out and said, "It certainly feels more intelligent, but not quite like a smart hair dryer."

At $399.99, the Supersonic Nural is in the same price bracket as some of the dupes we recommend. In other words, at this price, you can actually opt for the real thing. But hurry — the deal will expire at 1 a.m. ET.

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Every iPhone getting iOS 26: See if yours is on the list

Mashable - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:02

Apple is set to release a substantial new iOS version soon, but like always, some iPhones will be unable to run the operating system and will be functionally left behind by the Apple ecosystem.

Tim Cook and friends are expected to reveal the iOS 26 release date during the September Apple Event on Tuesday. The new version of iOS brings a host of new features, such as the new "Liquid Glass" design language, improved live translation, and a sorely needed reorganization of the Camera and Photos apps. As you may have noticed, we also jumped from iOS 18 to iOS 26, as Apple has adopted a new OS naming scheme that focuses on years rather than version numbers.

SEE ALSO: Apple Event 2025 live blog: Every 'awe-dropping' announcement, including iPhone 17

However, this news comes with a bit of disappointment for some iPhone owners. Each new version of iOS represents a new group of older iPhones that will be effectively cut off from major software updates, thus incentivizing their owners to spend money on a newer iPhone instead. Here is the list of iPhones that support iOS 26, for those who are curious about the status of their older iPhones.

SEE ALSO: The iPhone 17 arrives today: See rumored specs, cameras, colors, and release date Every iPhone that supports iOS 26

The list of iOS 26-compatible iPhones is as follows:

  • iPhone SE (second generation and beyond only)

  • iPhone 11, Pro, and Pro Max

  • iPhone 12, Mini, Pro, and Pro Max

  • iPhone 13, Mini, Pro, and Pro Max

  • iPhone 14, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max

  • iPhone 15, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max

  • iPhone 16, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max

  • iPhone 16e

You can go ahead and pencil in the as-yet-unannounced iPhone 17, too. That means every iPhone model older than iPhone 11 is out of luck here. iPhone X line owners who got iOS 18 last year will have to upgrade at some point if they want to take advantage of the new features iOS 26 brings to the table. It's also worth noting that any Apple Intelligence features will be limited even further to iPhone 15 and 16 models (until the 17 is inevitably announced, too).

SEE ALSO: How to watch the Apple Event 2025: Don't miss the iPhone 17 launch

The release date for iOS 26 is fast approaching. Get ready for Liquid Glass.

For more Apple event coverage, follow Mashable's live blog and get real-time updates on the iPhone 17, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro 3 launch.

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5 Things I Refuse To Go Back To Physical On

How-To Geek - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:00

Are you ready to embrace the all-digital life? I am. In the digital world we live in, sometimes it can be nice to go back to physical mediums. That’s not for me. Instead, I’m an all-digital, all-the-time kinda guy, and these are the five things I refuse to go back to physical on.

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How to watch South Africa vs. Nigeria online for free

Mashable - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:00

TL;DR: Live stream South Africa vs. Nigeria in World Cup qualifiers for free on FIFA+. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There are a number of really important World Cup qualifiers taking place this week, but South Africa vs. Nigeria might be the biggest matchup on the schedule. Only the top team in each qualification group will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and South Africa are currently sitting pretty at the top of the standings with a five-point cushion over Benin in second. Nigeria desperately need a win here.

If you want to watch South Africa vs. Nigeria in World Cup qualifiers for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is South Africa vs. Nigeria?

South Africa vs. Nigeria in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 12 p.m. ET on Sept. 9. This fixture takes place at the Free State Stadium.

How to watch South Africa vs. Nigeria for free

South Africa vs. Nigeria in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on FIFA+.

FIFA+ is geo-restricted to these locations, but anyone can access this free streaming service 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 access free live streams on FIFA+ from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream South Africa vs. Nigeria for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like 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 another location

  4. Visit FIFA+

  5. Stream South Africa vs. Nigeria for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch South Africa vs. Nigeria in World Cup qualifiers without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select World Cup qualifiers before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for FIFA+?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on FIFA+, 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 secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also 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 $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).

Live stream South Africa vs. Nigeria in World Cup qualifiers for free with ExpressVPN.

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How to watch the Apple Event 2025: Dont miss the iPhone 17 launch

Mashable - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:54

For Apple lovers, the biggest date on the tech calendar has arrived. On Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET), you can watch the Apple Event 2025 live, where Apple is all but certain to reveal the new iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple watches, and plenty more.

Every year, Apple has two huge events. First, there's the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in the summer, which shows off all the software and artificial intelligence upgrades the company has to offer. Then, the fall iPhone launch is the big event for consumer tech lovers.

For the 2024 Apple event, the company announced the Apple Watch Series 10, updated AirPods, the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, and iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, among other announcements. This year, in addition to the new iPhone 17, we're also anticipating an ultra-thin iPhone, the AirPods Pro 3, the Apple Watch Ultra 3, and a release date for iOS 26 and Liquid Glass.

How to watch the Apple Event 2025

You can find the Apple Event at all the usual spots — on Apple's YouTube channel, the Apple website, or the Apple TV app. Through the company's website, you can set up a calendar reminder, and on YouTube, you can be reminded when the event actually gets started. Again, it's slated to kick off at 10 a.m. PT on Tuesday.

For more coverage before and after the livestream, you can also check out the CNET and Mashable Apple event live show on YouTube, where our tech experts will break down all the announcements.

For more Apple event updates, follow Mashable's live blog and get real-time insights on the iPhone 17, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro 3 launch.

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Grab the 2025 Lego Star Wars, City, and Friends advent calendars on sale before they sell out

Mashable - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:47

SAVE UP TO 29%: As of Sept. 9, three 2025 Lego advent calendars — Lego Star Wars, Lego City, and Lego Friends — are on sale at Amazon for $38, $25, and $29.99, respectively.

Lego advent calendars on sale at Amazon Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2025 $38 (save $6.99) Get Deal Lego City Advent Calendar 2025 $25 (save $9.99) Get Deal Lego Friends Advent Calendar 2025 $29.99 (save $5) Get Deal

All of the new 2025 Lego advent calendars just came out on Sept. 1 — and three of the most highly-coveted sets are already on sale at Amazon. Grab the 2025 Lego Star Wars set for $38 (regularly $44.99), the 2025 Lego City set for $25 (regularly $34.99), and 2025 Lego Friends set for $29.99 (regularly $34.99).

SEE ALSO: Our 15 favorite Lego sets, sourced from actual Lego fans

Lego advent calendars may not create quite the pandemonium that a new Pokémon card pack drop does, but they definitely sell out — often, only to be restocked and discounted on, like, December 20. While many Lego lovers probably aren't complaining about getting to open 20 days' worth of mini figures in one sitting, imagine having one of these advent calendars ready to go before December starts.

Our favorite advent calendar on sale has to be the Star Wars one. The Lego Star Wars hype is as real in 2025 as it's ever been, and honestly, we're just surprised to see any of the new Star Wars sets on sale so soon after release. It's not the $999.99 Death Star set that's coming out in October, but it'll tide the younglings over for now — or anyone who has a soft spot for mini figs, really. Everyone needs a BB-8 dressed as a snowman.

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Slash $50 off the DJI Osmo Action 4 for your fall adventures

Mashable - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:41

SAVE $50: As of Sept. 9, the DJI Osmo Action 4 is on sale for just $249. That's a 17% discount from its usual list price of $299.

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$299 Save $50 Get Deal

Sure, you always have a high-quality camera in your pocket, thanks to your smart phone. But it's not always the most practical way to snap photos and videos on the go. That's where a dedicated action camera comes in.

As of Sept. 9, the DJI Osmo Action 4 standard combo is down to just $249 at Amazon. While that's not the cheapest it's ever been, it still saves you 17% or $50 on the usual list price of $299. The standard combo comes with the waterproof action camera itself, plus one extreme battery, a horizontal-vertical protective frame, a quick-release adapter mount, a curved adhesive base, and more.

GoPro may be the gold standard when it comes to action cameras, but the DJI Osmo Action 4 "makes a good argument for buying an action camera that's not a GoPro," our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) said in their review. It can take on the elements (freeze resistant, waterproof up to 59 feet), has a clean and intuitive interface, lasts up to 2.5 hours per charge, has excellent digital stabilization, and excels in low light situations.

PCMag's reviewer adds that it would particularly suit content creators and vloggers over GoPro's Hero11 Black, thanks to its longer-lasting battery and better performance in dim settings. Even at full price, we think the DJI Osmo Action 4 is a worthy action camera; at $50 off, it's a steal.

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Nouvelle Vague trailer: Richard Linklater pays tribute to Jean-Luc Godard and the French New Wave

Mashable - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:37

With his upcoming film Nouvelle Vague, director Richard Linklater (Hit Man, Boyhood) transports viewers to Paris in 1959, amid the beginnings of the French New Wave film movement. Major figures in the movement included Cahiers du Cinéma film critics-turned-directors François Truffaut, Claude Chabrol, and Jean-Luc Godard.

While Linklater's Nouvelle Vague is an ode to the entire French New Wave, he's focused on one film in particular: Godard's first feature, 1960's Breathless. Nouvelle Vague reimagines the making of this iconic film from Godard's (Guillaume Marbeck) initial aspirations to direct to the casting of American actor Jean Seberg (Zoey Deutch).

SEE ALSO: 2025 fall movie preview: Every upcoming film you ought to know about

Written by Holly Gent and Vincent Palmo, with French adaptation by Michèle Halberstadt and Laetitia Masson, Nouvelle Vague had its world premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in May. It received positive reactions from critics, who praised Linklater's earnest homage to the French New Wave.

Nouvelle Vague is not Linklater's only project to be coming out in 2025. In addition to his ode to Godard, Linklater is also releasing Blue Moon, which reunites him with frequent collaborator Ethan Hawke. Hawke plays Lorenz Hart, songwriter and former creative partner of Richard Rodgers (Andrew Scott) of Rodgers and Hammerstein fame. The biopic, which premiered at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival and went on to play at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, received critical acclaim. However, Mashable's Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko felt differently, calling the film "insufferable" in her review, while also noting that "Andrew Scott is the best part."

How will Linklater's Nouvelle Vague measure up to his other 2025 film?

Nouvelle Vague hits select theaters Oct. 31 before coming to Netflix Nov. 14.

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Rack-Mount Servers: Powerful but Power-Hungry Homelab Choice

How-To Geek - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:30

Rack-mount servers seem like the best solution for a powerful homelab, right? That’s what I thought—but I was so wrong. I recently decommissioned two of my rack-mount servers in favor of a single desktop-based server, and it was the best change I’ve made to my homelab in years.

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Anthropic Claude can now create spreadsheets and slide decks for you

Mashable - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:30

Claude can now do the tedious grunt work of creating files for you.

On Tuesday, Anthropic shared a new feature for Claude where users can ask it to create Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoints, Word documents, and PDFs directly within the chat. The new capability is available as a preview for Claude Max, Team, and Enterprise subscribers, and Anthropic said it would be rolling out to Claude Pro users in the coming weeks.

Claude's ability to create and edit files on the user's behalf is an example of agentic AI, a term that the industry is buzzing about. AI models with so-called reasoning skills are able to break down multi-step tasks, and when connected to other apps and software, they can accomplish tasks outside of their app restraints. Anthropic's new feature works by giving Claude "access to a private computer environment where it can write code and run programs to produce the files and analyses you need."

Competitors have introduced similar agentic features. OpenAI's ChatGPT has an agent that can browse the web and similarly compile reports through accessing your calendar and files. Google's Project Mariner is a prototype exploring agentic web browsing, and then there are web browsers like Arc Dia and Perplexity Comet that can shop and add items to your cart.

But Anthropic's new feature is a little more straightforward in that you feed it data or instructions and it puts it all together in the desired format. In that sense, the closest comparison is a tool called Shortcut AI, which replicates an Excel spreadsheet page and automates all of the data input from a sidebar chatbot. Anthropic says users can ask Claude to perform tasks like creating a financial model in a spreadsheet from their raw data, turning a PDF into a PowerPoint, or generating reports with visual charts and written analysis.

To get started with the feature, go to Settings > Features > Experimental and enable the toggle that says "Upgraded file creation and analysis." From there can start asking Claude to make files using uploaded files or written prompts.

A note of caution to keep in mind with any chatbot: Be wary about sensitive information you're sharing. That's particularly important with Claude because Anthropic just updated its terms of use, saying it will use conversations for model training unless the user opts out. Users have until Sept. 28 to opt out, which they can do in their privacy settings by toggling off "Help improve Claude."

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

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Plex Just Had a Security Breach

How-To Geek - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:18

The past few weeks haven't been the best for Plex. After the company disclosed a catastrophic vulnerability in its client, it has now suffered a breach. Surprisingly, the two things are not related.

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Song Sung Blue trailer: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson form a Neil Diamond cover band

Mashable - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:18

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson embrace their inner Neil Diamond in the upcoming musical film Song Sung Blue.

Written and directed by Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow, Dolemite Is My Name), the film is based on the 2008 documentary of the same name (which, in turn, shares a name with a 1972 Diamond song). It followed musicians Mike and Claire Sardina, who rose to fame as the Neil Diamond/Patsy Cline tribute act Lightning & Thunder. (He's Lightning, she's Thunder.)

SEE ALSO: 2025 fall movie preview: Every upcoming film you ought to know about

Jackman and Hudson take on the roles of Mike and Claire in Brewer's Song Sung Blue, charting their journey from struggling musicians to local icons. Along the way, the two fall in love, get married, and sing a ton of Neil Diamond songs. The film's first trailer features Hudson and Jackman singing snippets of Diamond's "Cherry, Cherry" and, of course, "Sweet Caroline" — "bah, bah, bah" and all.

Neither Jackman nor Hudson are strangers to musicals: Jackman earned an Academy Award nomination for his role as Jean Valjean in 2012's Les Misérables, led 2017's hit The Greatest Showman, and has amassed an impressive array of stage credits, including his Tony-winning role in The Boy from Oz. Meanwhile, Hudson starred in Rob Marshall's 2009 film adaptation of Nine and absolutely devoured her role as NYADA instructor Cassandra July in Season 4 of Glee. Check out the full trailer above to see how their musical chops translate to their performances as the Sardinas.

Song Sung Blue also stars Michal Imperioli, Ella Anderson, King Princess, Mustafa Shakir, Hudson Hensley, Fisher Stevens, and Jim Belushi.

Song Sung Blue hits theaters Dec. 25.

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The best Apple deals to shop this week ahead of the September event

Mashable - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:10
The best Apple deals this week, at a glance: Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,199 (Save $200) Shop Now Best iPad deal Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) $1,049 (save $150) Shop Now Best AirPods deal AirPods Pro 2 $199 (save $50) Shop Now

Apple's "Awe Dropping" event kicks off on Sept. 9 and we're expecting to see a slew of new products. From yet another new iPhone to a much-needed AirPods Pro upgrade, there's sure to be a lot of buzz this week from the fruit company.

Typically, when Apple drops new products, it drops prices on older products. We're starting to see discounts pop up a day ahead of the event — and we'll keep an eye out for more throughout the week. So far, we've rounded up a few of the best Apple deals you can shop as of Sept. 8, including the M4 MacBook Air, M4 iPad Pro, and more.

Best MacBook deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,199 at Amazon
$1,399 Save $200 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the M4 Apple MacBook Air.

The M4 MacBook Air earned a top spot on our list of the best laptops for 2025. It also happens to be our favorite MacBook for most people, even at full price. But we obviously won't argue with a $200 discount. While most options have jumped back up in price since Labor Day, the 15-inch model with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage is still chilling at its best-ever price of $1,199. If you don't need the heavier specs of the MacBook Pro for advanced video editing or graphic design, the M4 Air will treat you just fine. If you want to save even more, you can grab the still-great previous-generation M3 model for just $999.

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Best iPad deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) $1,049 at Amazon
$1,199 Save $150 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the M4 iPad Pro.

Looking for a tablet that can not only double as a laptop, but actually rival it? The M4 iPad Pro is a beast. It "blew us away with its power efficiency, striking display, and breakneck performance," Mashable's reviewer writes. It packs an ultra-long battery life for creative tasks on the go. It's razor-thin and light as a feather. And its performance is pretty much unmatchable. It's not for everyone, given its steep price tag, but professionals wanting the best of the best can save $150 on the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro with 512GB at Amazon. While not quite its best price ever, it's the biggest discount you'll find on the M4 Pro as of Sept. 8.

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Best AirPods deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $199 at Amazon
$249 Save $50 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the AirPods Pro 2.

It's no secret that we love the AirPods Pro. They're our favorite earbuds for Apple users, thanks to their excellent ANC, impressive sound quality, and seamless Apple device connectivity. That being said, there's rumors of a new pair dropping at Apple's September event. If you want the latest and greatest earbuds, you may want to hold off on purchasing. If you'd rather save some money, snag the second-generation AirPods Pro while they're under $200.

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Unlock the Power of Bartering: Upgrade Your Gear for Free!

How-To Geek - Tue, 09/09/2025 - 16:00

When was the last time you bartered for something? Last week? Last month? Never? You should totally start bartering. I recently used the barter system to get a new Kindle and a photo printer, and it inspired me to barter more. Here’s why you should use the barter system more (and why I wish more people used it in general)

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