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SAVE 34%: As of Oct. 13, you can get the Apple AirPods 4 for $118.98, down from $179. That's a 34% discount and the best-ever price.

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We're now a week out from Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event, but Amazon's gifting us with ongoing discounts on several high-ticket items, including tons of Apple products.

SEE ALSO: Some of our favorite headphones are still at their best prices ever post Prime Day

Right now, you can get the Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) for just $118.98, down from $179. That's a 34% discount and the best-ever price. We honestly can’t believe Amazon’s letting these go for so low after the event.

The fourth-generation AirPods feature Apple's H2 chip for clearer calls with Voice Isolation. They're also built to handle workouts and commutes with an IP54 rating for dust, sweat, and water resistance. For listening time, you can expect up to five hours from a single charge and a total of 30 hours with the included USB-C charging case.

SAVE 41%: As of Oct. 13, the DJI Mic Mini bundle is on sale for $99 at Amazon. That's a 41% discount from its usual price of $169, and a savings of $70.

DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $99 at Amazon
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With a potential U.S. ban on the horizon due to a looming national security review deadline, the window to buy the DJI gear is closing fast. Fortunately, the company has a few leftover Prime Day deals available on its Amazon storefront.

As of Oct. 13, the DJI Mic Mini bundle is on sale for $99 at Amazon. That's a 41% discount from its usual price of $169, and a savings of $70.

SEE ALSO: The DJI Mic Mini is one of the best upgrades for content creators

If you've been relying on your phone's built-in microphone, the DJI Mic Mini is the upgrade your TikToks need. This tiny, clip-on wireless system is iPhone- and Android-compatible, so your audio should sound crisp and professional no matter what device you're using. The kit includes two mics and a charging case that'll give you up to 48 hours of battery life. It's also packed with features for creating on the go, like two-level noise cancellation to block out background noise and a 400-meter transmission range.

TL;DR: Live stream Iceland vs. France in World Cup qualifiers for free on TF1+. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

France have made a perfect start to their World Cup qualification campaign, and next they face up against Iceland. Most fans will be expecting a win from Les Blues, but don't count out the home team. Stranger things have happened.

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

When is Iceland vs. France?

Iceland vs. France in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 7:45 p.m. BST on Oct. 13. This fixture takes place at Laugardalsvöllur.

How to watch Iceland vs. France for free

Iceland vs. France in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on TF1+.

TF1+ is geo-restricted to France, 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 France, meaning you can access free live streams on TF1+ from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream Iceland vs. France 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 France

4. Visit TF1+

5. Stream Iceland vs. France 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 Iceland vs. France 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 TF1+?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on TF1+, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including France

• 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 Iceland vs. France in World Cup qualifiers for free with ExpressVPN.

T-Mobile is making significant changes to its fee structure, specifically increasing the fixed minimum charge for customers who fail to pay their wireless bills by the due date. Effective November 1, 2025, the minimum late fee will rise from the current $7 to a notably higher $10.

SAVE $200: As of Oct. 13, you can grab the Apple MacBook Air with the M4 chip and 512GB of storage in sky blue for only $999 at Amazon. That's $200 or 17% off its list price.

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Apple's M4 MacBook Air is an incredible deal on any given day, but when it's $200 off, it's practically a no-brainer purchase if you're looking to upgrade.

As of Oct. 13, the 13-inch MacBook Air with an upgraded 512GB of storage is on sale for only $999. That's $200 or 17% off its list price and matches its best price to date. The only catch? The price is only reflected on the sky blue model. Every other color option jumped back up in price post-Prime Big Deal Days.

This Apple laptop, just released last spring, has racked up a ton of superlatives over the last 7 months. Not only is it a Mashable Choice Award winner, earning 4.5 out of 5 stars, but it has also earned a spot on our list of the best MacBooks, best cheap laptops, and best laptops overall of 2025. To put it bluntly, this thing is a beast. It outperforms 89% of the laptops in our current testing database.

Mashable's reviewer, Stan Schroeder, called it "the best-buy Apple laptop, period," specifically shouting out its "impressively powerful" and silent performance and improved FaceTime camera. Compared to its predecessor, it also adds open-lid support for two external displays. The 15-inch option is a bit more impressive, with more screen real estate, a slightly better resolution, and two extra speakers. But for most people, the 13-inch model will do just fine — it's a bit more portable and costs less: what's not to love? If you don't mind the muted blue color, you can score the 512GB MacBook Air for under $1,000 at Amazon.

Wi-Fi 7 just got out of the door very recently, but innovation doesn't stop. It's a given that Wi-Fi 8 is already in the works, but you'll be surprised to learn there are actually prototypes in testing already.

Matter was supposed to be the savior of the smart home. It was proposed to bring together all major ecosystems—like Google Home, Amazon Alex, Apple HomeKit, and Samsung SmartThings—and make it easier to build your smart home without worrying about which accessories worked with which platform.

SAVE $370: The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is on sale for $429 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $799. That's a 46% discount and the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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The leaves are changing, rainfall totals are adding up, and there's snow in the mountains. We're just a few weeks away from Halloween and fall storms might arrive any day. If you're in need of a way to stay online when the power goes out, you've probably considered getting a portable power station. What's even smarter is buying one that's on sale for nearly half off.

As of Oct. 13, the Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 is on sale at Amazon for $429, marked down from the standard price of $799. That's a 46% discount and the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

The Gen 2 version of the Anker Solix C1000 is a refined and sleek version of the original Solix C1000, which I loved in testing. The Gen 2 has a few notable upgrades and perhaps the most impressive is its recharging time. Holding a Guinness World Record for recharging speed, the Solix C1000 Gen 2 can go from dead to 100% power in just 49 minutes. That pretty much means you can forget that it's dead and get it recharged before you're supposed to leave for the weekend camping trip.

Anker also added some refinements to the overall weight and size of the Gen 2. It's both smaller and lighter than the original Solix C1000, and it impressively weighs a bit under 25 pounds. The Gen 2 also features better USB-C ports since two of the three can handle 140W. The original C1000 tops out at 100W for USB-C. The new Gen 2 also features an updated LCD display that's super user-friendly.

To cut down on weight and size, Anker did remove a few features on the Gen 2 that I love on the original Solix C1000. It's missing the lightbar, which I think is fantastic for both camping and carrying the power station around the house during a power cut. But if you have other light sources, this might not be a deal breaker.

SEE ALSO: The DJI Power 2000 portable power station means business, and it’s great for DJI drone owners

The newer Solix C1000 Gen 2 also lacks expansion ability. You can pair the original with one extra battery to double the capacity, but the Gen 2 is stuck with its 1,024Wh permanent since it lacks the guts and port to accept an extra battery. Again, this might not be a totally acceptable for some folks, and isn't necessarily a downgrade. On the flipside, the Gen 2 has a higher peak output of 3,000W.

Today's sale price of $429 puts the Gen 2 in line with the current sale price on the original C1000, which is $429.99. The model that is best for your needs depends on if you prioritize a lightweight model with super quick recharging and two USB-C ports at 140W. If you want a lightbar and one extra AC port, the original might be your best bet.

In either case, both Solix C1000 models are on sale for under $430 at Amazon. This marks the all-time low price on the Gen 2 and since fall storms could hit any day now, it's wise to prepare.

True crime has become a major obsession in books, podcasts, and television miniseries. Audiences just can’t get enough of these real stories involving murder, theft, and deception pulled straight from the headlines. Learning more about the evils that lurk within our world has an intoxicating allure.

Taylor Swift is giving fans everything they could want this year. She got engaged to her boyfriend Travis Kelce, and made the whole wide world feel a part of it. She dropped her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, for us all to dissect and obsess over. Now, in time for the giving season, she's unveiling a deeper look than ever before into her globe-trotting, massively successful Eras Tour.

First up, Disney+ is debuting Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | The End of an Era, a 6-episode behind-the-scenes documentary series that takes fans inside the development, inner workings, and impact of all things Eras Tour. And that's not all. Disney+ will also offer a new version of the Eras Tour concert, featuring The Tortured Poet Department.

SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift becomes the internet troll she loathes When does Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | The End of an Era come to Disney+?

Mark your calendars, Swifties. Disney+ will premiere both Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | The End of an Era and Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show on Dec. 12.

Among the goodies of the Eras Tour documentary series directed by Don Argott, The End an Era will also offer appearances from spotlight performers, Swift's family members, and friends – including Gracie Abrams, Sabrina Carpenter, Ed Sheeran, and Florence Welch.

As for The Final Show, this Glenn Weiss-directed concert doc was recorded in Vancouver, B.C.. The final stop of Swift's Eras Tour, the Vancouver show delivered a slew of songs that audiences have long loved, including the entirety of The Tortured Poets Department.

Get a taste of what Swift has in store with the first trailer above.

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | The End of an Era and Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show will debut on Disney+ on Dec. 12.

Given how dark the source material is, writer/director Edgar Wright could have gone in a pretty bleak direction for his adaptation of Stephen King's novella The Running Man — but judging by the trailers so far, it looks like he's gone down the popcorn-munching route instead.

In the trailer above Ben Richards (Chad Powers' Glen Powell) is shown trying to survive and hide from a team of killers for 30 days as part of a televised game show. If he's caught, he dies. If he survives, he wins $1 billion for his family and can pay for a doctor that his child is in desperate need of. It's a grim dystopian concept, but the trailer is full of action-packed sequences, explosions, and funy larger-than-life moments — including hunters falling victim to a booby-trapped house that's like something out of a much more violent Home Alone.

William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin also star.

The Running Man hits theaters on Nov. 14.

Hyundai is on a hot streak in 2025, shattering sales records and solidifying its position as one of the fastest-growing automakers in the world. The brand’s Q3 performance marks a new milestone, driven by strong demand across its SUV, hybrid, and EV lineups. It’s a clear sign that Hyundai’s strategy of blending value, technology, and design is paying off.

Let’s face it: the better the weekend, the more bitter Monday feels. It can be hard to return to the grind after having a couple of days off. But one thing can make it better—watching a killer movie or two once you get home! And as luck would have it, I’m back to recommend some of my favorite films on Prime Video for you to watch this week.

Most eReader brands, including Kindle and Kobo, utilize highly-optimized operating systems with a narrow scope of functionality. They're good products with good software, but they're designed to lock you into a singular storefront and user experience. But I just can't deal with that. So, I bought an Android eReader last September, and I have zero regrets.

Custom ROMs still exist, even as you might not be popping into our sister site XDA-Developers to download them as often as you used to do. LineageOS remains one of the most popular projects out there, and now, it's finally getting updated to Android 16—with some notes that reflect just how dire things have gotten.

If you thought that with New York Comic Con drawn to a close, the trailer watch had ended, Netflix has news for you. The Bridgerton Season 4 teaser trailer has landed, and with it, the release dates for Part 1 and Part 2.

As previously revealed, Season 4 of this hit series will focus on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), the rebellious second son who's gotten up to sexy escapades in past seasons, but not yet been wed. As per the logline from Netflix, things are about to change:

Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother's masquerade ball.

Dear readers of Julia Quinn's novel An Offer from a Gentleman, the third in Julia Quinn's Bridgerton book series, know the Lady in Silver is Sophie (Yerin Ha). And this much anticipated-teaser gives us a glimpse at this new character to Bridgerton and the masquerade ball where she'll meet a masked Benedict (giving Princess Bride). The brush of a gloved hand. The stolen smile. The dropped glove! We're already swooning.

But how long will Bridgerton fans have to wait until we get more from Lady Whistledown and her saucy neighbors? Asked and answered:

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Bridgerton Season 4 shall arrive in two parts, with Part 1 debuting on Netflix Jan. 29 and Part 2 on Feb. 26. Each section will offer four new episodes. Can you wait to "unmask true love"?

SAVE OVER $10: As of Oct. 13, the Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table set is on sale for $71.99 at Amazon. This is $18 off its list price of $89.99.

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Amazon still has some sale surprises up its sleeve between its October Prime Day sale event and Black Friday in November, particularly on Lego sets. At the moment, the Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table set is down to its lowest price yet at the retailer, which is great news if you're hoping to get some early holiday shopping done.

While it's usually listed for $89.99, the Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table set has dropped to $71.99 at Amazon, making for $18 in savings. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is its lowest-ever price, so now's an excellent time to pick it up if you're shopping for a Minecraft fan.

SEE ALSO: Mashable readers know best — here's what our readers bought during October Prime Day

It's worth noting that the Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table set is recommended for older fans, aged 18 and up. However, if you know a younger fan who desperately wants it, just give them a hand with the build and they'll be all set. It comes with 1,195 pieces that create a very fun display piece that features five mini build modules and shows off 12 biomes: the Deep Dark, Lush Cave, Swamp, Plains, Forest, Cherry Grove, Desert, Taiga, Snowy Taiga, Dripstone Cave, Ice Spikes, and River.

No Lego set is complete without some figures, and this comes with eight buildable figures to include alongside your display: Steve, Alex, a skeleton, witch, Creeper, villager, cow, and a pig. It's a real treat for Minecraft fans, so don't miss out on this limited-time deal on the Lego Minecraft The Crafting Table set at Amazon.

If you're on the hunt for even more Lego sets to pick up right now, check out our roundup of the best Halloween-themed Lego sets for some great ideas to piece together this month during spooky season.

There’s almost certainly a good open-source alternative for most apps and services you depend on. Not all of them are comparable to paid software, and some require significant setup or technical knowledge, but all are worth considering.

SAVE $20: As of Oct. 13, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. This is 33% off its list price of $59.99, saving you $20.

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Amazon's October Prime Day sale had plenty of great discounts on Amazon's own devices, and surprisingly, some of these discounts have stuck around. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max has actually retuned to its Prime Big Deal Days price, so if you missed out, now is your chance to grab it at this low price.

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $39.99, as of Oct. 13. This is 33% off its list price of $59.99, allowing you to pocket $20. This is the price it dropped to during the October Prime Day sale, but it's currently marked as a limited-time deal, so you'll want to be quick to grab it at this price.

SEE ALSO: Mashable readers know best — here's what our readers bought during October Prime Day

If you're spending more time inside during these cooler months, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max supports high-quality 4K Ultra HD resolution and WiFi 6E for smooth streaming quality, so you can watch all of the latest shows and movies on your favorite streaming services. It also supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos audio to further enhance the images and sounds and create a cinematic viewing experience in your own home.

On top of that, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max comes with 16GB of storage over the standard Fire TV Stick 4Ks, so you have plenty of space for apps. It even comes with the Fire TV Ambient Experience, which allows you to display art and photography on your screen when it's not in use.

Who knows how much longer this deal will last, so act fast to score the Fire TV Stick 4K Max back at its Prime Big Deal Days price. It's not the only streaming device that's still on sale, either. You can also save on the regular Fire TV Stick 4K right now, if you don't want to go all-out with the 4K Max.

Read our full review of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

We've not been back to Kalos in over a decade. I'm ashamed to admit it, but I took a break in the Black and White era for various life reasons, but Pokémon X and Y threw me right back in thanks to the first true 3D Pokémon experience.

Fast-forward to 2025 and Mega Evolutions returns in Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, and the hype for the games and trading card game couldn't be any higher. If you want to see what the new era of Pokémon TCG looks like with Mega Evolution, my full review gives you just that and some deck building ideas.

SEE ALSO: 'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' on Switch 2 is the turbo-charged 'Pokémon' combat of my dreams

Do you need to know global release times for Legends: Z-A? Maybe you've been living under a rock and are only just finding out about the latest Pokémon game and need more information? I've put all this information plus a full Pokédex list so you have all the information you need. Let's get into it.

Legends: Z-A leaks and spoilers are in the wild

Pokémon Legends: Z-A officially leaked and was datamined on Oct. 12, just days before release. There's all kind of information out there, but we won't be sharing or leaking anything here. It looks like the leaks have come from a physical copy of the Switch 1 version that was sold early by a retailer.

It's a good idea to take some precautions if you're looking to have a surprise or 12 on release day. I'd recommend going onto your social media accounts such as X, TikTok, YouTube, Reddit, and the like and muting "Pokémon Legends Z-A", "Pokémon", "Mega Evolution", and "Mega" if you don't wish to see anything early.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A global release dates and times

Nintendo has confirmed that Pokémon Legends: Z-A will follow the usual regional rollout at 12 a.m. local time in most regions. In North America, however, the game launches based on ET, meaning players on the West Coast can start early on Oct. 15. Here's the full schedule for those who have pre-ordered the game digitally. For physical copies, most retailers deliver the day before or on release day:

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025

• 9 p.m. PDT — San Francisco

• 11 p.m. CST — Mexico City

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

• 12 a.m. EDT — New York

• 12 a.m. BRT — São Paulo

• 12 a.m. BST — London

• 12 a.m. CEST — Paris, Rome, Berlin

• 12 a.m. EEST — Istanbul

• 12 a.m. UTC+5:30 — New Delhi

• 12 a.m. ICT — Hanoi

• 12 a.m. HKT — Hong Kong

• 12 a.m. CST — Beijing

• 12 a.m. JST — Tokyo

• 12 a.m. AEST — Sydney

No matter where you live, the wait will end at midnight on Oct. 16 or a few hours earlier if you’re in the U.S. The official line is a release date of Oct. 15, 2025 on Nintendo Switch 1 and 2.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A preload information and file size

Digital preloads have already gone live via Nintendo eShop, with trainers needing 4.1GB of free space on Nintendo Switch 1 and 7.7GB for Switch 2, although this may increase if there's a day one patch for whatever reason. We're also not sure about the file size for the Mega Dimension DLC, which will release at a later date this year.

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• Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A bundle and digital code — $499.99

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• Pokémon Legends: Z-A — Nintendo Switch 1 Physical Edition — $59.99

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