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In less than a week, Apple is holding its big annual September event. You'd think the rumor mill would slow down at some point, but it hasn't.

Everyone expects to see four new iPhones and some other fun stuff as well. Those details are more or less set in stone. There are little things in the margins, though, such as device prices, colors, and specs, that are still leaking out ahead of time. Here are three last-minute rumors to catch up on before the show on Sept. 9.

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Earlier this week, a handful of third-party phone accessory makers posted renders of cases for the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max, and Ultra phones. While the renders are almost certainly not real photos of the phones, they do give us an idea of what to expect in terms of size and shape, especially for the foldable Ultra. As has been rumored for months, it appears to be a short, wide foldable with two cameras on the rear.

These iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max case leaks included four colors: deep burgundy, light gray, black, and misty blue, all of which have been previously reported as colors for those devices. The only slightly weird thing here is that there are no renders of the base-model iPhone 18. It's becoming more and more expected around the tech world that Apple will wait until next spring to launch the base iPhone 18, giving the Pro and Ultra models more time to shine this fall.

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Everyone wants to know how much these phones will cost, especially the iPhone Ultra, as it's the only one without a 2025 model to compare it to directly. Thanks to RAMageddon, it's easy to assume that the Pro and Pro Max models will cost a little bit more than their iPhone 17 counterparts.

We have some new information about the Ultra’s price, courtesy of various retail listings and market research reports. EVDownunder on X (via PhoneArena) got pricing information from Vodafone Australia suggesting that the iPhone Ultra will retail for about $2,600 USD, accounting for currency conversion. That roughly lines up with a new report from the market research firm International Data Corporation, which pegged the phone's price at around $2,550.

Meanwhile, Bloomberg's Apple guru Mark Gurman said in an interview this week that he expects the phone to retail for at least $2,000. At any rate, it would be shocking if the phone's price didn't start with the number 2.

Last-minute iPhone Ultra specs

That Gurman interview also contained some basic specs for the device, which line up with what we've been hearing for a while now. Gurman said to expect a 5.5-inch outer display and a 7.8-inch inner display. He also said the phone will have MagSafe support, which had been a big question mark prior to this interview. He compared the hinge to those found on recent Samsung foldables, which means it likely won't be completely invisible, but close enough to it.

Perhaps most interestingly, Gurman claims the iPhone Ultra won't suffer a major delay. He expects it to be available within weeks of the Sept. 9 event, around the same time the Pro and Pro Max devices launch. There had been some expectation of a delay around the tech world, perhaps due to manufacturing costs, but Gurman says that isn't happening.

Earlier this year, Nintendo officially unveiled a big new remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of time for Switch 2. Naturally, everyone's mind is brimming with ideas about what (and what not) to expect from it.

As a lifelong Ocarina lover who generally considers it one of the three or four best video games ever made, trust that I have some thoughts about this remake. I'm not opposed to its existence at all, but there are a handful of conditions I'd like it to meet in order to make sense as a big holiday release for Switch 2.

Given that there is a Nintendo Direct next week where we will surely see gameplay for the first time, here are some things I do and don't want to see from the game.

An Ocarina of Time remake should be different enough to justify its existence Maybe don't go quite as hard as the 'Final Fantasy VII Remake' games do, but they're a decent starting point. Credit: Square Enix/Steam

To start, I should note that you can play the original Ocarina of Time on a Switch or Switch 2 right now via the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. I am of the belief that remakes exist to supplement the original work, not replace them, so it's paramount that Nintendo keep the original playable on modern platforms, and I have no reason to believe the company would remove it from the NSO service.

With that in mind, if this remake is going to a $60+ major holiday release that exists alongside the original, it needs to set itself apart. There are plenty of ways to do that. For starters, it might not hurt to modernize the controls a bit. I love the way the original Ocarina feels, with Link's weighty, substantial movement grounding him in the game's world in a beautiful way. Ocarina's heavy use of context-sensitive actions gave Link a huge number of ways to intuitively interact with said world, which set the game apart from other 3D action-adventure titles at the time.

The iconic title screen needs to stay. Credit: Nintendo

That said, there are a lot of people who don't have three decades of nostalgia for this game baked into their memories. Some folks are younger and may have started their Zelda journeys with newer games like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. For a portion of the modern gaming audience, Ocarina's original control scheme feels clunky and unwieldy.

Even I, a person who loves the original release as much as I can possibly love anything, will admit that lining up jumps or trying to precisely throw bombs can be a chore. It also just doesn't make much sense on anything other than a Nintendo 64 controller, for which Ocarina was hyper-specifically designed.

Whoever is making this rumored remake needs to make it make sense on a Switch 2 controller. It might also help to add new content to Link's seminal 3D adventure, which might please fans of the original. New or reworked side quests, an additional optional dungeon, or even a smaller second adventure with a different playable character (looking at you, Sheik) would each individually do a lot to make players new and old flock to this remake. As long as it all fits naturally into the original game's structure, of course.

But they shouldn't just turn it into Breath of the Wild Great game, but not something the 'Ocarina' remake needs to emulate. Credit: Nintendo

One thing I've seen some fans online suggest that I vehemently disagree with is the notion of turning Ocarina of Time into a full-blown open-world adventure in the same vein as the two big Switch games, Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. This is an idea that might sound enticing until you think about it for a few seconds. Let me explain why.

More than anything, that's just not what Ocarina of Time ever was. Hyrule Field felt massive, expansive, and mysterious in 1998, but Ocarina at its core is a pretty linear game where there's typically only ever one authored solution to any problem. It's not about creativity in puzzle-solving like Breath and Tears, it's about using a boomerang to open a door in the exact way the designers want you to.

This may sound stifling to fans of the newer games, and in the arc of the Zelda franchise, that formula was indeed stifling enough to inspire the need for a series overhaul, but it's an apples-and-oranges thing.

New Zelda is a physics sandbox, while old Zelda focused more on the creativity of the designers than the player. In practice, one could very easily argue that the old style produced better pacing, and it allowed each game to have a large arsenal of fun items to use, rather than a small handful of powers like in the newer entries. If you've never used the Hookshot, you don't know what you're missing.

Crucially, you can also finish Ocarina of Time in like 20 hours. Not everything needs to be a 100-hour epic.

The remake needs to have a fresh look

Honestly, for this remake, the most important decision for its developers to make concerns how it will look. I am not an artist, so I don't have much in the way of specific ideas for how it should look. But I don't think a straightforward adaptation of the original game's graphics is the way to go.

If you just do "Ocarina of Time but modern," you run the risk of inviting ungenerous comparisons between the original and the remake. It would also be boring, just as it would be to simply convert Ocarina into the more Studio Ghibli-inspired Breath of the Wild art style. Zelda has reinvented itself visually more times than almost any series, and it's time for that to happen again.

But it also needs to respect the original's distinct vibes

In playing some of the original release recently for research purposes, one thing that stuck out to me is just how weird it often is. I think about NPCs like Grog, the gaunt misanthrope who mostly exists to tell you how much he hates his parents, or the creepy music box guy. At one point, you can play music on your ocarina for the enjoyment of a bunch of cartoon frogs. It's a goofy game with a lot of heart, and I hope that doesn't get lost in translation.

There are lots of other things that I think can be updated without being lost, such as the original game's brilliant soundtrack. That could use a full orchestral re-arrangement. I'm also open to other ideas, but for now, these are the things that have been swimming around my mind the most about this potential remake.

Silo Season 3 delivered answers in a major way, showing viewers the nuclear explosion that sent people underground and revealing what's inside the sinister Silo 1. Of course, in true Silo fashion, its Season 3 finale also left us with some big questions. Most importantly: How in the world is Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson) going to bring down the powerful forces within Silo 1?

SEE ALSO: 'Silo' Season 3's twisty ending, explained

Luckily, there's one question we can get answers to right away, and that's the classic post-finale question of, "when can we see more?" That's because Apple TV has already unveiled the exact release date of Silo Season 4.

What is Silo Season 4's release date?

Silo's fourth and final season will premiere on July 9, 2027. That means you have a little under a year to hammer out all your theories for Juliette's upcoming confrontation with Silo 1's Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman), now memory-wiped and referred to as Troy.

Does Silo Season 4 have a trailer?

Apple TV has released a teaser for Season 4, giving us ample material for speculation and analysis in the months to come. Fair warning, though. It's incredibly spoiler-y, so watch and read on with caution.

The first look teases flashbacks to Helen Drew's (Jessica Henwick) first moments in Silo 18, right after the nuclear bomb went off. It also shows that Sheriff Paul Billings (Chinaza Uche) tells the entirety of Silo 18 the truth about the other silos, including how Silo 1 controls them and has led them to believe that the air outside the silos is poisonous.

Most intriguingly, the teaser gives us a flash of trillionaire Per Stensen (Colin Hanks), who's bee missing since the end of episode 9. Of course, the biggest reveal of all is that Juliette and Daniel/Troy will finally meet face to face.

How will all this play out? We'll have to wait until summer 2027 to find out. Start the countdown, and please theorize responsibly.

Silo Season 3 is now streaming on Apple TV. Silo Season 4 premieres July 9, 2027.

Android has no shortage of high-quality apps, but with such a vast selection on the Play Store, finding the best one for a particular task can be surprisingly difficult.

In case the Apple event next week wasn't enough, Nintendo has decided to crash the party with not one, but two Nintendo Direct livestreams of its own.

Nintendo announced a pair of Nintendo Direct livestreams that will take place on Sept. 8 and Sept. 9, both at 10 a.m. ET. You'll be able to watch both of the events live on Nintendo's YouTube channel, or in VOD form, immediately following their conclusions.

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Why two Directs instead of one? Well, the first Sept. 8 event is specifically themed around the 40th anniversary of the Legend of Zelda series, and it's approximately 30 minutes long. Arguably Nintendo's most prestigious franchise, Zelda has been mostly absent from the Switch 2 in the console's first year-and-change of existence. In the most recent Nintendo Direct before this, Nintendo teased a The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2. The legendary 1998 game is still considered one of the all-time greats.

For the first of the two Directs, I fully expect to finally see some gameplay footage from the Ocarina remake, as well as a general idea of what's new and different about it. Beyond that, it would not be shocking if Nintendo released some limited edition controllers or even a Zelda-themed Switch 2 console or bundle. I would also guess that at least one or two older Zelda titles will be ported to Switch and/or Switch 2 as part of this. Twilight Princess is conspicuously missing from the console, for example.

You can watch the Legend of Zelda Nintendo Direct at 10 a.m. ET on Sept. 8. We recommend catching the action on YouTube:

SEE ALSO: Nintendo announces two new Switch 2 bundles, set to arrive after price hike

The second Direct is a more general stream focused on non-Zelda titles coming to Nintendo platforms. We really, truly do not know anything about this one, other than that it's 45 minutes long. That's enough time for plenty of trailers and news, perhaps including a release date for FromSoftware's The Duskbloods, which just had a successful closed beta weekend on Switch 2 in August.

Aside from that, the second Direct could contain more info about Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, which is slated for release in October, and Xenoblade Genesis, set to launch next year. Those two games and Pokémon Winds & Waves are basically the only other upcoming Switch 2 titles that we know about right now. That could mean that Nintendo is gearing up to announce some brand new stuff in this Direct, but it could also mean that the bulk of the 45-minute runtime will be devoted to ports of existing third-party games. Knowing Nintendo, it could truly go either way.

You can watch the Sept. 9 Nintendo Direct at 10 a.m. ET, and it will livestream on YouTube:

I first came across LinuxPDF in a Reddit thread, and I had to read the post twice to make sure I understood what it was saying. Linux was apparently running inside a PDF file. This wasn't a screenshot of a terminal or a simulated command prompt. It was an actual Linux environment that you could interact with from the document.

Ryobi is one of the most popular power tool brands on the market, and a big part of that is affordability. We all love a budget-friendly tool, but here are some expensive Ryobi tools that are worth saving up for.

TL;DR: Watch Real Betis vs. Real Madrid in La Liga for free on CazéTV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

La Liga has started with some big scorelines, some stunning individual performances, and a perfect start for Real Madrid. Next they face Real Betis, aiming to win their fourth game on the campaign. The trouble for Real Madrid is that despite winning their first three games, they still sit behind rivals Barcelona. That could all change this weekend.

If you're interested in watching Real Betis vs. Real Madrid in La Liga from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Real Betis vs. Real Madrid?

Real Betis vs. Real Madrid in La Liga kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on Sept. 4. This fixture takes place at the Estadio de La Cartuja.

How to watch Real Betis vs. Real Madrid for free

Real Betis vs. Real Madrid in La Liga is available to live stream for free on CazéTV.

CazéTV 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 Real Betis vs. Real Madrid for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Real Betis vs. Real Madrid for free by following these simple steps:

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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 Real Betis vs. Real Madrid 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 La Liga?

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

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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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Many tech companies like to tout "world's best" claims, but here's one that actually matters. Lexar has introduced the "world's thinnest portable SSD," the Muse, and it looks to be genuinely helpful if you love recording video (or any media, really) on your phone.

The best Apple Labor Day deals at a glance: Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 (save $50) Get Deal Best iPad deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $649 (save $100) Get Deal Best iPhone deal Apple iPhone Air (256GB, unlocked) $849.99 (save $150) Get Deal Best MacBook deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,299.99 (save $199.01) Get Deal Best Headphones Deal Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones (Purple) $449.00 at Amazon Get Deal Best Apple accessory deal Apple AirTags (2nd gen, 4-pack) $79.99 (save $19.01) Get Deal

It's no secret that tech prices are getting out of control, thanks to RAMageddon. Apple has increased the costs of most of its popular gadgets (with more price hikes to come), so any excuse to save some money is welcome. Enter Labor Day Weekend sales.

Ahead of the iPhone launch event next week, Amazon, Best Buy, and other major retailers are offering Labor Day deals on Apple products. Notably, iPads and iPhones are up to $150 off, while MacBooks are up to $500 off. You can even grab AirPods starting at just $99.

While we don't anticipate Prime Day-level discounts this weekend, though that would be wonderful, we've collected all of the best Labor Day Apple deals in one place. Don't forget that Apple is widely expected to announce new AirPods Pro, iPhones, and Apple Watches on Sept. 9, and so retailers may be making room in their warehouses for a ton of new products.

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If you're looking to buy a new iPad, the M4 Air is our top pick for most people. It's not all that different from its predecessor, but that's not a bad thing (we loved the M3 iPad Air, too). The latest version packs an insanely powerful M4 chip, a thin and lightweight build, a brilliant Liquid Retina display, and Apple's N1 and C1X connectivity chips. It's honestly almost too powerful for most users, with enough oomph to handle memory-intensive programs like Final Cut Pro. Yet, its price tag isn't quite as stunning as the iPad Pro. For Labor Day, the base model with WiFi connectivity and 128GB of storage is down to just $649. It's selling out quick at Amazon, but luckily, Best Buy is matching the $100 discount.

Read our full review of the M4 iPad Air.

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While we regularly see solid deals on unlocked Android phones, unlocked iPhone deals are few and far between. So finding the iPhone Air at Best Buy for $150 off (with any storage capacity) is a big deal. Mashable's reviewer dubbed the iPhone Air Apple's "sexiest iPhone" to date. It's thinner than you can fathom, yet packs a gorgeous OLED display and a surprisingly good camera. With the inevitable iPhone price hikes coming, snagging the iPhone Air for less could be an even better value than you realize.

Read our full review of the iPhone Air.

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The M5 Pro MacBook Pro jumped $300 earlier this summer, so this discount at Best Buy essentially erases that price hike. Granted, the MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip is definitely overkill for most users — especially this model with boosted specs (24GB RAM and 1TB storage). Still, it's a great pick for graphic designers, editors, or programmers with heavy workloads. Besides the powerful M5 Pro chip, specs include Apple's N1 wireless chip, a brilliant 3K mini LED display, a 120Hz refresh rate, and three USB-C Thunderbolt 5 ports.

Read our full review of the M5 MacBook Pro.

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Even though the AirPods Pro 3 were marked safe from Apple's price hike, that doesn't mean you should buy them at full cost. The premium Apple earbuds have been jumping around in price this past week, but they've finally settled on a $199 price tag heading into Labor Day Weekend. That's $50 cheaper than usual.

Mashable's reviewer called the Pro 3's "a remarkable upgrade in functionality over their predecessors, with better battery life and ANC, as well as a new heart rate sensor." They're some of our favorite noise-cancelling earbuds overall (and we've tested a ton).

Read our full review of the AirPods Pro 3.

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Once again, Apple's newest generation of AirTags didn't bring a whole lot of changes, but why fix what isn't broken? The second-gen AirTags have improved range, slightly louder notifications, and the same affordable price tag. If you're a frequent traveler or tend to lose things often, they're a must-have. And at under $80 for a four-pack, they're a total steal right now.

Read our full review of the AirTags 2nd gen.

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• Apple AirTag (2nd gen) — $24 $29 (save $5)

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If your old speakers are gathering dust and you're not sure what to do with them, you've come to the right place. Don't worry; I've got plenty of ideas that won't involve complicated DIY Raspberry Pi projects. Let's dive into a few creative ways to put your old speakers back in the game.

Buying a new phone leaves you with an older one that is pretty much useless unless you trade it in. No one really needs a second phone unless it is for work. Once you've moved your contacts and photos over, it's easy to forget the old phone is still useful when repurposed. It won't lose any of the features that make it such a good mini computer, and you should take advantage of that.

Xbox is making a change to Game Pass that probably won't have very many defenders online.

Microsoft's gaming division announced in a blog post this week that the cloud gaming service that has been included with Game Pass subscriptions for years is getting fairly harsh hourly limits per month, starting in November. You'll be restrained to different amounts of time depending on which tier of Game Pass you subscribe to:

• Game Pass Essential: 5 hours per month

• Game Pass Premium: 10 hours per month

• Game Pass Ultimate: 15 hours per month

SEE ALSO: How 'GTA 6' looks on Xbox Series S: What we know

People who don't subscribe to Game Pass will also be able to buy hours from the Xbox store, but the larger point here is that nobody will be able to stream Xbox games without limits anymore. Xbox's blog post says this change will "only" affect four percent of Game Pass subscribers, but that could still hinder a lot of people from playing whatever they feel like playing in November and beyond.

Speaking of which, Grand Theft Auto VI comes out in November. While it wouldn't be eligible for Game Pass streaming at launch, there's always a possibility it could be added to the service months (or years) down the line. If/when that happens, you won't be able to stream it for more than 15 hours per month. That's not great.

This is only the latest in a string of not-entirely-positive headlines about Xbox in the past year or two. Between a big leadership change that saw AI executive Asha Sharma take over the brand, console price hikes, and Xbox's inclusion on the BDS boycott list by association with Microsoft's partnership with the Israeli military, the mood around Xbox in online gaming circles has been pretty rotten lately.

For some reason, I don't think imposing hourly limits on game streaming right as the biggest game of the decade launches is going to help matters.

After a pretty solid run of documentaries for August, it's finally September, and for non-fiction fans, that means Netflix has re-upped its library of gripping real-life stories to sink your teeth into. Let's jump right in.

TL;DR: Watch PSG vs. Monaco in Ligue 1 for free on CazéTV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Ligue 1 has started with some unexpected results. We're all so used to seeing Champions League champions PSG at the top of the standings, but right now they're sitting in 11th. We expect to see the defending champs move up the table, but are we seeing the start of a decline for Luis Enrique's side?

Next they face Monaco, probably not the side they wanted to come up against as they seek their first win of the season. Monaco top the standings after two rounds, without conceding a single goal.

If you're interested in watching PSG vs. Monaco in Ligue 1 from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is PSG vs. Monaco?

PSG vs. Monaco in Ligue 1 kicks off at 3:05 p.m. ET on Sept. 4. This fixture takes place at the Parc des Princes.

How to watch PSG vs. Monaco for free

PSG vs. Monaco in Ligue 1 is available to live stream for free on CazéTV.

CazéTV 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 PSG vs. Monaco for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream PSG vs. Monaco 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

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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 PSG vs. Monaco 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 Ligue 1?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport 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 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.

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UPDATE: Sep. 4, 2026, 4:57 p.m. EDT The Tetris Company has issued a statement regarding the White House's knockoff of its game.

Read the response from Tetris here. The original report continues below.

With gas prices soaring, dozens of food recalls, a war in Iran, and a litany of other pressing issues, one might be thinking to themself, "I wish the U.S. government would release a series of low-quality, potentially vibe-coded video games."

Well, you are in luck!

On Thursday, Trump's White House announced a new website, Arcade.gov, which hosts five brand new 8-bit style video games, which harken back to the days of Newgrounds and the now-discontinued Adobe Flash. 

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The official White House account on Elon Musk's X announced the launch of the new government website via a series of videos, which spoof the opening screens of Sega, Nintendo, and Xbox game consoles.

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The Sega spoof turns the company's iconic logo into a MAGA promotion.

The most innocuous game is the site's Flappy Bird clone, called Flappy Bill, where a user guides an eagle down the National Mall.

Supply Line, which spoofs the game Tapper, challenges users to sort cafeteria food to promote the administration's Make America Healthy Again campaign.

In Trump Savings Tycoon, players have to collect money for their kids' Trump Accounts, which promotes the administration's agenda to provide $1,000 to children born during the president's term in office.

A screenshot of 'Rio Run.' Credit: Arcade.gov A screenshot of 'Build the Wall.' Credit: Arcade.gov

The two most controversial games promote Trump's border policies. Rio Run is a Snake clone that challenges the user to patrol the border along the Rio Grande, catching immigrants crossing the border. Once a user "catches" an immigrant, they re-appear in an orange jumpsuit. Finally, Build the Wall, a Tetris game with a zombie theme, encourages users to “protect the border from the coming horde."

In the replies to the White House's announcement, many users criticized the games. Some encourage Nintendo and Xbox to sue the administration for copyright infringement. Others made references to the lack of games covering other issues, such as the Epstein Files.

The Arcade.gov website claims more games are on the way.

"Coming soon," reads a blank box next to the other games in the library, with a tagline that reads, "A new adventure awaits."

Best Labor Day outdoor deals at a glance: Best power station deal Anker Solix C300 $199.99 (save $50) Shop Now Best cooler deal Ninja FrostVault $169.99 (save $30) Shop Now Best backyard deal Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2 $129.99 (save $60) Shop Now

Summer is winding down, but that doesn't mean the fun is ending. Now that the weather is cooling down, being outside is so much more enjoyable. There's still time for backyard barbecues, a hike, or a camping trip.

Even though we know there's still plenty of time to get outside, retail trends still think we're winding down with the outdoor activities. That means this is the perfect time to upgrade your gear with sale prices and still get plenty of use before packing it all away for winter.

If you've been thinking about getting a portable power station for camping, a camping chair for watching fall sports, or a new water bottle, consider this is a great time to be shopping. Here are some of our favorite Labor Day outdoor deals at Amazon:

Best portable power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix C300 $199.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

Camping trips don't have to mean disconnecting, unless you want to. But if you'd rather keep in touch, a portable power station is perfect for keeping phones and other devices charged. The Anker Solix C300 comes with 288Wh and four USB-C ports. Anker mentions the capacity of the Solix C300 can recharge a phone about 19 times. Plus, the built-in light is perfect for the campground.

Best cooler deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja FrostVault $169.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $30   Get Deal Why we like it

Ninja makes some of Mashable's favorite kitchen appliances, and the FrostVault cooler has been a favorite since it launched last year. Unlike most coolers, Ninja added a dry storage drawer to the cooler, ensuring there's a dedicated space that'll keep food cool and dry. It's perfect for easy access to road trip sandwiches and snacks.

The 30-quart Ninja FrostVault is on sale on Amazon ahead of Labor Day for $169.99. With 15 pounds of ice, this size can fit 26 cans.

Best backyard deal Opens in a new window Credit: Govee Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2 $129.99 at Amazon
$189.99 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

Light up the backyard, patio, or balcony with the Govee Smart Outdoor String Lights 2. The 144-foot pack is on sale on Amazon for only $129.99 and comes with 45 bulbs. The Govee lights carry an IP65 waterproof rating, so you won't need to worry about them getting wet in fall rainstorms. Govee makes some of the best outdoor lights that are sure to impress your neighbors.

More outdoor deals

• Stanley IceFlow 2.0 Flip Straw Tumbler, 20 oz — $18 $30 (save $12)

• Hydro Flask Wide Mouth Water Bottle, 32 oz — $32.99 $44.95 (save $11.96)

• GCI Freestyle Rocker XL Camping Chair — $68 $85 (save $17)

• The North Face Borealis Backpack — $86.25 $115 (save $28.25)

• Sun Ninja Beach Tent – $134.90 $169.95 (save $35.05)

• JBL PartyBox Encore Essential 2 Portable Speaker — $229.95 $329.95 (save $100)

• Yeti Hopper M Series Portable Soft Cooler — $280 $530 (save $70)

• Jetboil Genesis Basecamp Backpacking and Camping Stove System — $337.39 $449.99 (save $112.60)

• Dometic Recon Hardside Cooler — $339 $425 (save $86)

• AWOL Valerion 200-inch Outdoor Projector Screen — $949 $1,199 (save $250)

• Nebula X1 4K Laser Projector — $2,299 $2,999 (save $700)

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 Best smart home deal eufy S430 SoloCam $139.99 (save $60) Get Deal

Labor Day Weekend is officially upon us, but Home Depot's huge holiday savings event has already been going strong for the last week. If you haven't checked it out yet, no worries. You still have plenty of time.

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 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.

SEE ALSO: Shop the REI Labor Day sale: We found late summer outdoor and camping deals

The sale will be live until Sept. 9, but some of the best deals tend to sell out in advance. So, if you see something you want, grab it sooner rather than later. We've rounded up the deals we think are worth grabbing below as we hit Labor Day Weekend.

Note: Struck-through deals are now sold out or expired.

Best Home Depot grill deal Opens in a new window Credit: Weber Weber Genesis E-325W 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill $899 at The Home Depot
$999 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

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
$1,298 Save $649   Get Deal Why we like it

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.

Best Home Depot power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ryobi Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench $79 at The Home Depot
$139 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

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)

• DeWalt Atomic Cordless 1/4 in. Brushless Impact Driver Kit — $149 $219 (save $70)

• DeWalt Atomic Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill Kit — $149 $199 (save $50)

• DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Impact 2 Tool Combo Kit — $169 $239 (save $70)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit — $199 $249 (save $50)

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL Cordless 1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver and Reciprocating Saw — $199 $369 (save $170)

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver w/1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver — $229 $399 (save $170)

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit — $369 $558 (save $189)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 12-Tool Combo Kit — $669 $829 (save $160)

Best Home Depot outdoor power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ryobi Ryobi ONE+ Whisper Series 12-inch Cordless Chainsaw $189 at The Home Depot
$249 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

Ryobi's Whisper Series cordless chainsaw is a hard deal to beat at only $189.

It's lightweight, easy to maneuver, and as the name suggests, 85% quieter than a typical gas-powered chainsaw. Plus, of course, it requires no fuel. Instead, it comes with a 6Ah high-performance battery that can make up to 112 cuts per charge with just the pull of a trigger. Its 12-inch bar and chain can tackle limbs and logs up to 10 inches in diameter, and there's an automatic oiler, tooled chain tensioning, and on-board tool storage for convenience. Purchased separately, the chainsaw, battery, and charger would run you up to $373, so this deal saves you nearly 50%.

More outdoor deals

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V 9 in. Cordless Edger — $99 $129 (save $30)

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL Cordless Handheld Blower — $149 $199 (save $50)

• DeWalt Cordless Battery Powered Chainsaw Kit — $199 $259 (save $60)

• DeWalt Cold Water Electric Pressure Washer — $249 $389 (save $140)

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL Battery Powered 8 in. HATCHET Mini Chainsaw — $279 $419 (save $140)

• Ryobi 40V Whisper Series Cordless Leaf Blower — $279 $349 (save $70)

• Ryobi 40V Cordless Multi-Blade Walk Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mower — $449 $599 (save $150)

• Navimow i206 Robot Lawn Mower — $899 $999 (save $100)

• Navimow X430 17 in. Robot Lawn Mower — $2,249 $2,499 (save $250)

• Mammotion Luba 3 Robot Lawn Mower — $2,499 $2,799 (save $300)

Best Home Depot smart home deal Opens in a new window Credit: eufy eufy S430 SoloCam $139.99 at Home Depot
$199.99 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

If you want to keep tabs on your yard without breaking the bank or paying a monthly subscription, the eufy S430 SoloCam is down to $139.99 (original price $199.99). This wireless camera features 360-degree pan-and-tilt surveillance, dual lenses, and a built-in solar panel so you never have to worry about swapping batteries.

More smart home deals

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30)

• Blink Wired Floodlight Camera (2600-Lumens) — $44.99 $99.99 (save $55)

• Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) — $54.99 $79.99 (save $25)

• Blink Outdoor 4 Wireless 5-Camera System — $164.99 $299.99 (save $135)

• Blink Outdoor 4 XR Wireless 6-Camera System — $230.99 $419.99 (save $189)

Best Home Depot Halloween and holiday decor finds Opens in a new window Credit: Home Accents Home Accents Holiday 5 ft. Grave & Bones LED Pose-N-Stay Skeleton $39.98 at Home Depot
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Skelly is obviously our favorite Home Depot Halloween decoration, but he's not on sale (and neither are his bony friends). If you're looking to build out your yard display for less, the Home Accents Holiday 5 ft. Grave & Bones LED Pose-N-Stay Skeleton is only $39.98. It's fully poseable, durable enough to survive the autumn weather, and perfect for holding a coffee cup on your front porch until November.

More Halloween decor finds

Note: These viral items featured in Home Depot's Labor Day event tend to sell out fast before October.

• Home Accents Holiday 36 in. Celtic Cross Tombstone — $29.98

• Home Accents Holiday 36 in. Skull and Roses Tombstone — $29.98

• Home Accents Holiday 12 in. Twinkling LED Bats (3-Pack) — $39.98

• Home Accents Holiday 2.5 ft. Grave & Bones Watcher's Perch — $39.98

• Home Accents Holiday 3 ft. Animated Dancing Skeleton — $39.98

• Disney 14 in. Mickey Pumpkin — $49.98

• Disney 14 in. Minnie Pumpkin — $49.98

• Home Accents Holiday 7.5 in. & 10 in. Twinkling LED Bats (6-Piece) — $49.98

• Home Accents Holiday 7 ft. Color-Changing LED Willow Tree — $129.00

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The best Amazon Labor Day deals at a glance: Best Apple deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $649 (save $100) Get Deal Best Amazon device deal Amazon Echo Show 11 $189.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best TV deal TCL 65-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $1,397.99 (save $1,102) Get Deal Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra $249 (save $200) Get Deal Best speaker deal Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 $59.99 (save $40) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Garmin vivoactive 5 $181.97 (save $118.02) Get Deal

If the Pumpkin Spite Latte's return to Starbucks didn't already alert you, Labor Day Weekend's arrival certainly will. Fall is coming, whether you're anticipating the season change or dreading it. The unofficial last hurrah of summer, Labor Day is the perfect excuse to squeeze in some last-minute beach days, backyard barbecues, and shopping sprees (obviously).

With tech prices constantly rising, major shopping holidays like Amazon's Labor Day sale are your best opportunity to score the devices you want at a discount. We've already noticed all-time low prices on some of our favorite TVs of 2026 and noise-canceling headphones we adore. Plus, we're seeing some of the best discounts on Apple gear and Amazon devices since price hikes went into effect.

Here are some of the best deals we've spotted at Amazon.

Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $649 at Amazon
$749 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

The M4 iPad Air is hands down our top pick for an iPad for most people. While it's incredibly similar to its predecessor, that's not necessarily a bad thing. It features a thin and lightweight build, brilliant Liquid Retina display, insanely fast performance powered by the M4 chip, and Apple's N1 and C1X connectivity chips. Mashable's tech editor says it's powerful enough to handle memory-intensive programs like Final Cut Pro and even goes as far as calling it "way overpowered for most users." It starts at $749 for the 128GB version after the price hike, but for Labor Day, it's $100 cheaper.

Stock is running low across all color options, so grab it before it sells out. Otherwise, the 256GB option is still in stock for just $100 more.

Read our full review of the Apple iPad Air 2026 (M4).

More Apple deals

Headphones and Earbuds

• Apple AirPods 4 (without ANC) — $99 $129 (save $30)

• Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) — $149 $179 (save $30)

• Beats Studio Buds + — $149.95 $169.95 (save $20)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $199 $249 (save $50)

• Apple AirPods Max 2 — $479 $549 (save $70)

iPads

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) — $849 $949 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $949 $1,049 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,549.99 $1,699 (Save $149.01)

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,299 $1,399 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,399.99 $1,499 (save $99.01)

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 1TB) — $1,649.99 $1,799 (save $149.01)

Accessories

• AirTags (2nd gen, 4-pack) — $79.99 $99 (save $19.01)

• Apple Pencil Pro — $99 $129 (save $30)

• Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16) — $175 $249 (save $74)

Best Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Echo Show 11 $189.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

Amazon surprised everyone with a monstrous price hike across all of its Fire TV, Kindle, and Echo devices earlier this month. This is the first big sale since the price hike, so we're happy to see many of these devices still getting the deal treatment. The Echo Show 11 is down to $189.99, which is $30 cheaper than its original price before the increase. Dubbed Amazon's "most advanced smart displays yet," the Echo Show 11 features the new in-house AZ3 Pro chips and Omnisense technology for AI-based, highly personalized experiences. There's also front-facing stereo speakers, a custom woofer for spatial audio, ambient visuals that adapt to your environment, and a built-in 13-megapixel camera that can recognize faces.

More Amazon device deals

Fire TV devices

• Fire TV Stick HD — $15.99 $39.99 (save $24 with Prime code SAVEHDFTV)

• Fire TV Stick 4K Select — $17.99 $49.99 (save $32 with Prime code 4KFTVSAVE)

• Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $24.99 $69.99 (save $45 with Prime code 4KSAVE)

• Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $49.99 $84.99 (save $35)

• Fire TV Cube — $109.99 $199.99 (save $90)

Echo devices

• Echo Pop Kids — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

• Echo Dot Kids — $54.99 $89.99 (save $35)

• Echo Dot — $54.99 $79.99 (save $25)

• Echo Show 5 — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)

• Echo Spot — $69.99 $109.99 (save $40)

• Echo Dot Max — $94.99 $119.99 (save $25)

• Echo Show 8 — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50)

• Echo Studio — $194.99 $219.99 (save $25)

• Echo Show 15 — $269.99 $349.99 (save $80)

Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $1,397.99 at Amazon
$2,499.99 Save $1,102.00   Get Deal Why we like it

It's been out less than six months, but it's already our top pick for a QLED TV for most people. That "SQD" in the title stands for "super quantum dot mini LEDS," which is a lot of tech jargon for extremely bright quantum dots. Mashable's TV expert calls it one of the brightest TVs you can buy, period, shouting out its "superb peak brightness, detailed picture quality, and fantastic glare handling." The 65-inch model clocks in at $2,499.99 on a normal day, but it's down to a best-ever $1,397.99 at Amazon for Labor Day — a 44% discount.

More TV deals

• Insignia 50-inch F50 LED 4K TV — $159.99 $299.99 (save $140)

• Amazon 50-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV — $259.99 $469.99 (save $210)

• Hisense 65-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $649.99 $1,099.99 (save $450)

• LG 55-inch LX7B Gallery Mini LED 4K TV — $699.99 $1,299.99 (save $600)

• Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $847.99 $1,499.99 (save $652)

• LG 65-inch LX7B Gallery Mini LED 4K TV — $899.99 $1,799.99 (save $900)

• Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas Hi-QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,002)

• Hisense 85-inch U6 Pro Hi-QLED Mini LED 4K TV — $1097.99 $1,999.99 (save $902)

• Samsung 65-inch S85H OLED 4K TV — $1,397.99 $1,999.99 (save $602)

• LG 65-Inch B6 OLED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,999.99 (save $800)

• LG 65-inch C6 OLED 4K TV — $1,499.99 $2,699.99 (save $1,200)

Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM5 $198 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $201.99   Get Deal Why we like it

These headphones have been replaced by the XM6s, but like most modern tech, the upgrades are iterative. "The XM5 headphones hold up well in 2026, and they're still worth the investment, especially when they're on sale," Mashable's reviewer writes. They offer 30 hours of battery life, an attractive design, legendary ANC, customizable sound quality, and good call quality. The only thing we aren't crazy about is that they don't fold up for travel. Originally retailing for $400, they're now much more affordable at under $200. For comparison, the newer XM6s are right around $400 on sale.

Read our full review of the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones, or see how they compare to the new XM6 headphones.

More headphones deals

• Sony WH-CH520 — $38 $69.99 (save $31.99)

• Anker Soundcore Q20i — $39.98 $69.99 (save $30.01)

• Sony WH-CH720N — $88.95 $179.99 (save $91.04)

• Sony ULT Wear — $148 $249.99 (save $101.99)

• Bose QuietComfort — $229 $359 (save $130)

• Sonos Ace — $299 $399 (save $100)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra — $329 $449 (save $120)

• Sony WH-1000XM6 — $398 $459.99 (save $61.99)

Speaker and soundbar deals

• Anker Soundcore 2 portable speaker — $29.98 $45.99 (save $16.01)

• Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 — $59.99 $99.99 (save $40)

• JBL Grip — $64.99 $99.95 (save $34.96)

• Bose Soundlink Plus — $199 $269 (save $70)

• Sonos Era 300 — $379 $479 (save $100)

• Sonos Beam Gen 2 — $399 $499 (save $100)

• Sonos Arc Ultra — $899 $1,099 (save $200)

Smartwatch deals

• CMF Watch 3 Pro — $69 $79 (save $10)

• Garmin vivoactive 5 — $181.97 $299.99 (save $118.02)

• Garmin Venu 3S — $288 $449.99 (save $161.99)

• Garmin Forerunner 265 — $349.99 $449.99 (save $100)

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