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The start of the month on Netflix means the streaming service has unveiled its list of news movies and shows. Ben Affleck's Animals and Chris Evans' Sacrifice are two of the new movies to watch this month. For TV, Florence Pugh headlines a famous literary adaptation, which is now streaming on Netflix. Plus, Josh Hartnett battles a mysterious underwater monster.

If you've heard people talking about Linux, they've probably said that it's complicated. The thing is, the right distribution changes that. After five years of actually using Linux in my rotation of operating systems, I keep recommending the same three options to friends and family who barely know what an OS is. Here is why they work.

3D printing is easier to access than ever, and part of that is because great printers are cheaper than ever. The best part of 3D printing is that it can actually enhance other hobbies in ways you might never expect, so here are three hobbies that 3D printing can make nearly free once you buy the printer itself.

SAVE $30: As of Oct. 3, the DJI Neo is down to $169 on Amazon. That's $30 off its full price of $199.

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Just because it's called Prime Big Deal Days doesn't mean you have to purchase big items. The compact DJI Neo belongs among the select early deals you should have on your radar, not only because the drone itself is excellent, but also because at 15% off and just $169, it's entering steal territory. 

Whether you're a hobbyist looking to upgrade your kit or just dipping your toes into the drone world for the first time, the Neo offers a feature-rich, affordable option that delivers value without sacrificing the most important qualities of a compact drone.

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Weighing just 135 grams and small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the DJI Neo is a compact, flying 4K camera that can dramatically upgrade your vlogs or capture high-quality images and videos for your next outdoor outing. 

Its RockSteady image stabilization software does a fantastic job eliminating motion blur from action shots, so you can get clearer images of your next running, biking, or kayaking adventure, while the automatic subject tracking ensures you're always in frame without having to manually pilot the drone. 

By far our favorite feature, though, is the built-in propeller guards, which do a fantastic job protecting the delicate propellers from accidental contact with branches and other obstacles, so you can fearlessly take this drone places larger, less durable drones would be better off avoiding. 

This offer on the DJI Neo won't last forever, especially with supplies limited, so be quick to save at Amazon.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping experts

• Apple iPhone 18 Pro — free at T-Mobile 

• Paramount+ — $0.99 for 2 months with code p2mcs26prem

• Apple iPad Pro — $1,899 $2,099 (save $200)

• TCL 85-Inch Class QM8L Series TV — $2,797.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,202)

Hundreds of thousands of autonomous vehicle rides are completed every week across the U.S. Most of them go off without a hitch. But all it takes is one wayward car to ruin someone's day — and potentially threaten lives.

A new California bill, signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom last week, will ensure those blips hit car makers harder. Under SB 1246, AV operators such as Waymo and Tesla will face hefty fines if their vehicles block first responders for more than 30 minutes.

The bill also sets statewide standards for AV operators and emergency response departments, including new requirements for two-way communication, company-hired "local incident technicians" that can respond to stalled or unresponsive vehicles, and updated fleet protocols.

"California has embraced autonomous vehicles, but we cannot embrace innovation at the expense of public safety," wrote bill author and California Senator Dave Cortese in a press release.

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Autonomous ride share operations are booming across the nation. More than 500,000 Waymo rides are completed every week, the company recently reported. Its fleet comprises more than 4,000 cars operating in 15 cities, with the vast majority in California.

Tesla recently launched and then scaled its Cybercab operation in Texas, an addition to its existing fleet of Model Y vehicles and "Robovans" deployed in seven metro areas. The company hasn't disclosed recent numbers on the operation's total size.

But with growth comes growing pains.

Self-driving taxis have been at the center of several viral snafus, including passengers abandoned mid-ride, city-wide traffic jams, and even a dangerously live firework show.

They've also had to weather scrutiny from federal regulators. In July, California representative Kevin Mullin introduced the House AV Emergency Response Coordination Act, which would establish national safety standards for autonomous vehicles and emergency response coordination. Mullin's announcement cited incidents of robotaxis allegedly obstructing emergency vehicles, breaching crime scenes, and failing to recognize emergency conditions in Austin, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Dallas, and San Francisco.

The bill followed a TechCrunch investigation that found emergency responders were regularly asked to operate Waymo vehicles during their day-to-day operations and amid crisis scenarios, including removing obstructing vehicles from escape paths during a wildfire. A few months later, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a plea to vehicle makers to address a dangerous "pattern" of driverless cars interfering with first responders.

It seems that 2026 is the year that PCs shrink, and I'm fully on board with that. The Lenovo Yoga Mini Gen 11 is a system I didn't expect though. With an overall size right around that of an MX Master mouse, and enough power to actually handle some decent gaming, this mini desktop might be my favorite mini PC of the year.

We use our devices throughout the day, and having a single cable to charge them all is inconvenient and time-consuming. Acer's 3-in-1 wireless charger is the perfect solution because you can top up your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously without fiddling with cables or looking for ports.

SAVE OVER $700: As of Oct. 3, the Sunseeker X3 Plus is down to $836.99 on Amazon. That's $762 off its regular retail price of $1,598.99.

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Hiding among the best early deals ahead of the official launch of Prime Big Deal Days are some life-changing gems, deals that don't just save you money but genuinely improve your quality of life. If you regularly mow a lawn, you know the struggle of pushing a heavy lawn mower under a hot sun, but the Sunseeker X3 Plus does the hard work for you, harnessing the power of AI to cut your grass.

As of October 3, this automatic mower is 48% off, dropping its price from over $1,500 to just $836.99, but if you currently hire out your lawn care or use a gas-powered lawn mower, you can actually recoup that cost in savings over time.

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The Sunseeker X3 Plus weighs just under 20 pounds, but don't let its small stature fool you: it can mow lawns of up to 13,000 square feet or 0.3 acres in size, which makes it more than capable of cutting the grass on most suburban homes.

Better yet, its offset blade and combination of camera and ultrasonic sensors allow it to cut grass around common obstacles and boundaries like fences, walkways, and hedges, while the easy-to-use app allows you to create virtual boundaries and no-go areas, so you can have it mow your own lawn while ignoring your neighbor's grass. 

The built-in sensors can even detect unexpected obstacles, such as a children's toy, and cleverly avoid them. Adding to the convenience factor, you can even customize your lawn care through the app, choosing your ideal grass height and finding the perfect mowing schedule to ensure you always come home to a manicured lawn. 

The early discount has dropped the price of the Sunseeker X3 Plus by nearly half, putting this once-expensive luxury garden tool within reach for more people. If you're looking to invest in your outdoor space, jump on this deal while supplies last.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping experts

• Apple iPhone 18 Pro — free at T-Mobile 

• Paramount+ — $0.99 for 2 months with code p2mcs26prem

• Apple iPad Pro — $1,899 $2,099 (save $200)

• TCL 85-Inch Class QM8L Series TV — $2,797.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,202)

October has barely started, and Paramount+ has already stuffed more than 100 new movies into its library for U.S. viewers. With Halloween creeping up, it's good to know that plenty of those titles are thrillers, perfect for those looking to add a little edge to their movie nights.

AI is currently a legitimate tool for programming and web design, but it has a huge problem—just like literally every other AI-generated thing out there, it has a tendency to produce slop, and there's no magic fix for it. Thankfully, these 3 plugins make it easier to iterate on your designs, which is really all that matters.

A hardware problem in a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices has booted AT&T customers from their cell service — and may still pose issues for everyone on the carrier.

Apple confirmed the problem in an Oct. 2 statement to 9to5Mac, stating that the company had identified an issue "causing a device to lose service and be unable to make calls" and would issue a resolution to those affected.

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Users have been reporting spotty connection issues — including devices stuck in data-less SOS mode — since the device's release. Earlier this week, AT&T sent a text to customers alerting them to possible connection issues that could impact their ability to contact emergency services, 9to5Mac reported. The notification recommended updating to the latest iOS, but many customers still complained of service disruptions.

Some speculate the connection issues could be caused by the new phone's Qualcomm modem, a standalone feature in the lineup's U.S.-based Max model. The iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, and non-U.S. Max models use Apple's C2 modem.

What to do if you've lost service

Customers who have experienced cell connection issues may be eligible for a hardware replacement, Apple said in its statement.

Affected users should reach out to customer support at Apple or AT&T, depending on where they purchased their device. Users can also visit an Apple or AT&T store to receive assistance.

What to do if you still have AT&T service

If you're an iPhone 18 Pro Max user who still has AT&T service, update your phone's software ASAP. Apple told 9to5Mac that users who update to iOS 27.0.1 will be less likely to experience service disruptions, but it won't restore service that has already been lost.

The company released an additional carrier update for AT&T customers, which will roll out automatically to devices in the next 14 days. Users can also manually update in their device's settings menu.

SAVE OVER $400: As of Oct. 3, the Hisense 65" E7 Cinema Series TV is down to $597.99 on Amazon. That's $402 off its regular retail price of $999.99.

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Lots of Prime Big Deal Days shoppers will be eagerly holding out for a brand new TV, something to upgrade their streaming experience, and maybe prepare them for the release of the year's most anticipated video games like Grand Theft Auto VI and the new Ocarina of Time remake, but one of the best TV deals we've seen has already dropped.

As of Oct. 3, the gorgeous Hisense 65" E7 Cinema Series TV has been discounted 40% from its regular MSRP, from $999.99 to $597.99, saving you just over $400. That's an incredible savings for any 2026 TV release, let alone one with the E7's long list of desirable features.

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Hisense has built its reputation on offering feature-rich TVs for more affordable prices than its competitors, but with the E7 they've really pushed the envelope, delivering native 144Hz refresh rates on a 4K QLED mini-LED panel.

By opting for QLED (Quantum Dot Light Emitting Diode) technology, Hisense can deliver thousands of precise lighting zones, enhancing contrast with darker shadows and brighter highlights, mimicking the picture quality of more expensive TV panels while keeping the price down.

Built-in support for both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos helps create a more immersive viewing experience, with cinematic HDR delivering top-notch color accuracy and Atmos offering spatial audio that pulls you into the content, making every explosion or engine roar feel nearby. 

The real crowning achievement of this TV is its 144Hz refresh rate, rare on TVs that cost twice as much. Not only will this panel cut down on screen tearing and stuttering, but the low-latency motion handling makes it ideal for fast-paced racing and shooting games, giving you the edge you need to finally beat your friends at Call of Duty.

We fully expect this offer on the Hisense 65" E7 Cinema Series TV to expire quickly, so act fast to lock in your savings.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping experts

• Apple iPhone 18 Pro — free at T-Mobile 

• Paramount+ — $0.99 for 2 months with code p2mcs26prem

• Apple iPad Pro — $1,899 $2,099 (save $200)

• TCL 85-Inch Class QM8L Series TV — $2,797.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,202)

Have you ever wanted to test out hardware authentication for passwordless logins? I know I have, but I'm too cheap to spend $30 on a Yubikey. Instead, I decided to take a $6 ESP32 I already had in a drawer and see if I could replicate the YubiKey experience, and I'm surprised by how easy it was.

Have you ever felt like you’re not getting the most out of your Linux terminal? Well, you’re not alone. Over the years, I've found several Linux tools that have transformed my workflow and improved my command-line productivity. Let's take a look at my list of Linux power-ups.

Book-style foldable phones give people sticker shock, and understandably so — $2,000 is a lot of money. The thing is, I have never paid that much for any of the foldable phones I’ve owned, and truth be told, they’ve saved me far more than they've cost.

Milwaukee didn't become one of the most popular tool brands by accident—its M12 and M18 lines dominate jobsites and trades everywhere, and for good reason. There's no denying the appeal, but just because they're one of the best doesn't mean they're right for you.

Nearly every Linux user has used the grep command to search for text with regular expressions, a precise text-searching language. But the grep command is over 50 years old. Here are some modern replacements you might want to consider.

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TL;DR: Watch India vs. Brazil in an International Friendly for free on GE TV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Brazil are playing some really fun friendly fixtures. They've just visited Australia for a couple of entertaining fixtures, and now they face off against India at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. This marks the first-ever official senior men's international match between India and Brazil.

It's going to be absolutely electric in the 68,000-seater stadium.

If you're interested in watching India vs. Brazil in an International Friendly from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is India vs. Brazil?

India vs. Brazil in an International Friendly kicks off at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 3. This fixture takes place at the Salt Lake Stadium.

How to watch India vs. Brazil for free

India vs. Brazil in an International Friendly is available to live stream for free on GE TV.

GE TV is geo-restricted to Brazil, 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 Brazil, meaning you can live stream India vs. Brazil for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream India vs. Brazil 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 Brazil

4. Visit GE TV

5. Watch India vs. Brazil 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 India vs. Brazil without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for GE TV?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on GE TV, 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 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 India vs. Brazil for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Excel's filter button is useful, but I've realized I was relying on it for the wrong job. When all I wanted was the highest or lowest number that matched a certain condition, filtering meant hiding rows, sorting data, and then resetting everything afterward. But two functions I recently stumbled across have given me a much cleaner way to get those answers.