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At the Made by Google 2025 event, Google officially unveiled the Pixel Watch 4. Thanks to a steady stream of Pixel leaks, we had a pretty good idea of what to expect. Mashable also got the chance to preview the new smartwatch at a recent event, and we can finally share a detailed first look at the new wearable.

We can also share some good news: The Pixel Watch 4 won't arrive with a price increase. The 41mm version starts at $349.99, and the 45mm version starts at $399.99. You can pre-order them now at the Pixel Store and Amazon.

Google’s sleek smartwatch line is back, and this year’s model brings a suite of upgrades designed to smooth over some of the rough edges from last year’s Pixel Watch 3. The Watch 4 promises longer battery life, noticeably faster charging, improved health and fitness features, and a fresh set of eye-catching color options to go with its minimalist design. It's a solid alternative to the recently released Galaxy Watch 8, with its love-it-or-hate-it "squircle" design.

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On paper, the Pixel Watch 4 looks like a clear step up from the Watch 3 — but it’s not a total reinvention. Much of the functionality remains the same, meaning last year’s model is still perfectly serviceable if you’re not itching to upgrade. That said, if you’re debating whether the Watch 4 is worth the leap, here’s a breakdown of what’s changed, and what hasn’t changed, with Google’s latest flagship smartwatch and fitness tracker.

New: Bigger display, longer life, faster charging

The Pixel Watch 4 is also getting a bump in display tech. Google says the new screen is roughly 10 percent larger than the Watch 3, with a nearly edge-to-edge design that makes the updated Wear OS 6 and Material 3 Expression UI look and feel more animated and lively. On top of that, brightness has been cranked up considerably, topping out at a dazzling 3,000 nits compared to the Pixel Watch 3’s 2,000. That means better visibility outdoors and sharper contrast when you’re checking notifications on the fly.

Battery life has also seen some fine-tuning. On the 45mm model, the Pixel Watch 4 promises up to 40 hours of runtime, while the smaller 41mm version manages about 30 hours. Kick in Battery Saver mode and you’re looking at 72 hours on the 45mm and 48 hours on the 41mm. Charging is faster too: Google claims the Watch 4 can jump from 0 to 50 percent in just 15 minutes, a nice improvement over the Watch 3, which took 24 minutes to hit the same mark.

Finally, if you're a fan of the Google Gemini AI chatbot, a Google press release says the Pixel Watch 4 is "our best watch for experiencing Gemini." Of course, Google would say that.

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When it comes to health and fitness, the Pixel Watch 4 sticks to the same playbook as its predecessor. You’re still getting the deep Fitbit integration that tracks heart rate, sleep, SpO2, stress, and workouts, plus Google’s AI-powered Running Insights for performance feedback. ECG readings, irregular heart rhythm notifications, fall detection, and emergency SOS are also carried over unchanged.

The Pixel Watch 4 hasn’t introduced any groundbreaking new health sensors or fitness features this year — it’s largely refining the same Fitbit-driven ecosystem that debuted on the Pixel Watch 3. However, Google has added improved GPS tracking for more precise route mapping and distance measurement, particularly useful for runners, cyclists, and hikers.

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The Pixel Watch 4 is getting a fresh coat of paint when it comes to design. Google is offering the same two case sizes (41mm and 45mm), and both now come in four finishes: Matte Black, Polished Silver, Champagne Gold, and the all-new Rose Quartz.

Band options have also expanded, but you’ll still find staples like metal links, woven, leather, and stretch bands. Google is also adding new shades across the board to better complement the updated cases. It’s not a radical redesign, but the new colorways give buyers more flexibility to mix and match and lean into either sporty or luxury aesthetics.

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The Pixel Watch 4 is available for pre-order now, but a Google spokesperson told us the new smartwatch won't ship and appear on store shelves until Oct. 9. You can pre-order the watch at Amazon, the Pixel Store, and other retailers.

• Pixel Watch 4, 41mm: $349.99 for Wi-Fi and $449.99 for LTE

• Pixel Watch 4, 45mm: $399.99 for Wi-Fi and $499.99 for LTE

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In the age of incremental phone upgrades, Google just gave the Pixel 10 a leg up over a lot of other baseline flagship smartphones.

For its Made by Google event on Wednesday, Google lifted the veil off the Pixel 10 lineup today. The base model, which starts at $799, looks and seems very similar to its predecessor, the Pixel 9, with a similar design language to last year's phone. In the interest of not wasting time, the biggest upgrade Google gave the Pixel 10 this year is a third rear telephoto camera lens, which the base Pixel model has never had before.

We got an up-close look at the new Pixel 10 phones recently, and we've got a full breakdown for you. The new Pixel 10 smartphone also launches alongside a new Pixel 10 Pro and Pro XL, Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Buds 2a.

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Pixel 10 comes in four colors: Indigo, Frost, Lemongrass, and Obsidian. Here are the most important specs to know:

• 6.3-inch display with 1080x2424 resolution and 60-120Hz adaptive refresh rate

• Up to 3,000 nits peak brightness

• 12GB RAM

• 128GB/256GB storage

• Google Tensor G5 chipset

• Rear cameras: 48MP wide, 13MP ultrawide, 10.8MP telephoto

• Front camera: 10.5MP

• 4,970mAh battery

Setting aside the camera changes for a second, many of those specs will look familiar to anyone who used a Pixel 9. The display is almost exactly the same, just with higher peak brightness. RAM and storage are unchanged, though the new Tensor G5 chip should theoretically provide performance boosts. One big thing to note is the battery, which Google says can last for more than 30 hours. Battery life has been a complaint with recent Pixel phones, so that will be something to watch once the Pixel 10 is out there in the wild.

Pixel 10 cameras: One step forward, two steps back Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

Unfortunately, the addition of a telephoto camera seems to have impacted the other two rear lenses. Last year's Pixel 9 had 50MP wide and 48MP ultrawide modules on the back, but those have been downgraded in terms of megapixel count. They'll more than likely still be able to capture great photos (this has been a staple of the Pixel brand for years), but going purely by the numbers, that is a step down. However, the ability to capture high-quality zoom shots might make up for that.

Of course, there are some new AI features across the Pixel 10 lineup, as well. A new feature called "Magic Cue" can recognize what you're doing and pull up context-sensitive suggestions, with one example being pulling up flight information when you call an airline. Live Translate is coming to phone calls, while the new Daily Hub gives you a rundown of what your day is looking like, including scheduled activities, weather, and news that is relevant to your interests.

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The Pixel 10 Pro comes with the usual step-up in key specs. Specifically, the base model comes with 12GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage, while the Pro starts with 16GB of RAM and goes up to 1TB of storage. The Pixel 10 does offer the same Google Tensor G5 processor as its big siblings

The Pixel 10 also sacrifices camera quality in the name of affordability. The Pixel 10 has a 10.5MP dual selfie camera, and its zoom lens maxes out at 20x. Compare that to the Pro's 42MP selfie cameras and 100x zoom. The Pro can also shoot up to 8K video, a feature the base Pixel 10 lacks.

Finally, there are different color options. If you liked the bubblegum pink available with the Pixel 9, there is a light pink available in the 10 Pro line.

Preorder details

Pixel 10 launches on Aug. 28 and is available for preorder now. The new Pixel smartphone is priced at $799, while the Pro model is priced at $999.

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We’re in the final stages before the official launch of the new ROG Xbox Ally and its even more powerful sibling, the ROG Xbox Ally X. As of Aug. 20, the official Best Buy product pages are live with specs for both models, but the price and preorder option are conveniently absent.

So, what’s the holdup? In an interview with IGN (our sister site), Microsoft and Asus said they still needed "more time to figure out the macro-economic impact to pricing.” Asus senior vice president Shawn Yen added that they expect to share more on pricing in September or October.

SEE ALSO: Asus ROG Ally X review: 3 ways it beats the Steam Deck

Price aside, Asus has confirmed plenty of other details. We know for sure that both handhelds are set to hit store shelves on Oct. 16. The public will also get its first chance to go hands-on with the devices this week at Gamescom 2025.

We also have a pretty good idea of the specs:

• The ROG Xbox Ally X will feature a new AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, 24GB of LPDDR5X-8000 RAM, a 1TB SSD, and an 80Wh battery. This model will also get exclusive AI-powered features early next year, like Automatic Super Resolution for upscaling games and AI-generated highlight reels of your gameplay.

• The standard ROG Xbox Ally will run on an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, with 16GB of LPDDR5X-6400 RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 60Wh battery.

For now, all we can do is head over to the new Best Buy pages to sign up for notifications. And while the retail site Dealabs has reported rumored U.S. prices of $899 for the Ally X and $549 for the standard Ally, those remain unconfirmed until Microsoft and Asus make the final call.

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SAVE $110: The Ninja Slushi Professional Frozen Drink Maker (factory reconditioned/refurbished) is on sale for $239.99 as one of Woot's daily deals on Aug. 20. That's a 31% discount on the Slushi's MSRP that matches the lowest price we've seen.

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My colleague Leah Stodart isn't just an experienced reporter who can tell you everything there is to know about robot vacuums and TVs. She's also a noted frozen beverage connoisseur. So, when we needed someone to review the mega-viral Ninja Slushi last fall, it only made sense that Leah put it to work on her countertop.

After having the Slushi make a frozen version of every drink she could think of, Leah determined that the appliance is a little extra if you already own a blender, but ultimately a fun, worth-it splurge for her fellow frosé enthusiasts. Today, it's slightly less of a splurge thanks to a limited-time deal at Woot that brings it down to $239.99 (normally $349.99) — a 31% discount that matches a record-low price we haven't seen there since April. It'll hang around until midnight CT today, unless it sells out first.

SEE ALSO: We tested the most popular Ninja appliances in our own kitchens. Here's what we found.

There is one catch, which is that Woot's heavily reduced Slushis are only available in factory reconditioned or refurbished condition. (That's not entirely shocking: The Slushi is rare to find on sale brand-new.) According to Woot's refurb glossary, both terms effectively mean the same thing, which is that the product has been "returned, inspected, and restored to fully working condition." Either way, the Slushi is covered by Woot's 90-day warranty instead of Ninja's one-year warranty.

The factory reconditioned Slushis come in the standard Black finish, while the refurbished ones are available in Black/Teal or Light Blue.

For the uninitiated, the Slushi features "RapidChill Technology" that can slushi-fy drinks in under an hour without the help of any extra ice. It comes with a massive 88-ounce reservoir and preset buttons for making slush, spiked slush, frappés, milkshakes, and frozen juices. Plus, it disassembles into four parts that can be tossed in the dishwasher between uses for easy cleanup.

For more intel, read Leah's full Slushi review and check out our dedicated guide to the best Ninja kitchen appliances.

I have always cared about beans. Hank Green is exploiting that love to encourage me to spend time off my phone.

Green, who is famous for always working on many projects at once, created Focus Friend a few days ago. It's already the number one free app on the App Store, usurping ChatGPT, and has been downloaded over 100,000 times on the Google Play Store. All you do is spend time off your phone. The bean knits a sock, and you use that sock to decorate the bean's house. It's kind of like cozy gaming, but you don't spend much time actually gaming.

"It's an app that installs a bean in your phone. And the bean really wants to spend more time knitting," he explained in a TikTok video on Monday. "You can focus for an amount of time, and that will let the bean make socks or scarves, and you can trade those socks or scarves in for more furniture in the bean's room."

While the game is free, there are in-app purchases. For instance, if you spend a little money, your bean can be a cat bean or a coffee bean instead of the automatic pinto bean, or your bean can knit scarves instead of socks, which are worth more. Users have asked for more characters for free, but Green defends his use of in-app purchases because the app itself is completely ad-free, and the in-app purchases don't actually make the app run better; they just make it a bit more personalizable. He explains that he discussed adding advertisements with the developer, an indie app creator named Bria, because it would likely be incredibly lucrative and would allow them to further develop the app faster.

SEE ALSO: How 'cozy gaming' is taking mindfulness mainstream

"The app is about giving people their time back. It's about letting people be in control of their attention, not selling their attention to someone else," he said in another TikTok video. "So what we decided to do is a free app with no ads, and that means in-app purchases. And that doesn't break the app."

And, for the most part, people seem pretty pleased with that decision.

"I love the app!!! This is convincing me to get the paid version. Thank you for creating it!" one person commented.

"It not having ads is what made me download it. Thank you!" another person commented.

Of course, not everyone is totally pleased with every aspect of the app. For instance, @lucieeatsatl has beef with the currencies. "The regular currencies are socks and the premium currencies are scarves," she said in a TikTok video with more than 66,000 views. "However, as a knitter, it feels obvious that they should be switche[d]. Socks are generally considered to be a much harder project tha[n] scarves."

Jokes aside, this app is pretty nice. I love my bean and want to give him a good home.

Conversations with Grok, the chatbot from Elon Musk's xAI, can be publicly searched on Google depending on which buttons were pressed, a new report from Forbes revealed.

Grok's "share" button — what you might use to email or text a chatbot conversation — creates a unique URL that is made available to search engines like Google, the report states. That effectively means the "share" button publishes your conversation for the world.

Forbes reported there is no warning of this feature and that thus far more than 370,000 conversations have been indexed by Google. Some of the conversations reportedly contained sensitive information, such as medical questions, personal details, and, in at least one instance, a password.

Forbes noted it had not received a response to a request for comment. Mashable has reached out to xAI, too, and did not immediately receive a response, but will update the story accordingly if we hear back.

ChatGPT also made chats searchable on Google recently

Musk's Grok isn't the only AI chatbot to make chats public, however. As we covered at Mashable earlier this month, ChatGPT similarly made chats searchable on Google after users clicked the "share" button. OpenAI quickly reversed course, however, after a backlash.

SEE ALSO: OpenAI pulls ChatGPT feature that let user chats appear in Google Search results

"This was a short-lived experiment to help people discover useful conversations," OpenAI Chief Information Security Officer Dane Stuckey wrote on X at the time. "This feature required users to opt-in, first by picking a chat to share, then by clicking a checkbox for it to be shared with search engines (see below)."

Stuckey said they removed the feature over worries folks would accidentally share information with search engines. It appears, according to the report from Forbes, that Grok not only makes conversations searchable — it's also not an opt-in experience. In other words, the second you "share" a conversation, you share it with the world.

Musk — who is aggressively feuding with OpenAI these days — took a victory lap when the ChatGPT news broke. "Grok FTW," he wrote on X. Now it appears his company is having the exact same issue.

Will the next Amazon Fire tablet have a Android operating system? If that's the case, prepare for a major price hike.

According unnamed insiders that spoke to Reuters, Amazon is planning a strategic overhaul of its Fire tablets which would involve using an open source version of the Android operating system.

SEE ALSO: The best tablets in 2025

The project, internally dubbed "Kittyhawk," would offer a higher-end tablet to compete with the iPad and other more advanced tablets and, critically, appease consumers and app developers who are frustrated by Amazon's in-house operating system.

Currently, Amazon Fire's software is a custom version of the Android operating system that's been modified for simple functionality to fit the more budget-friendly consumer demand. Amazon's most expensive tablet, the Fire Max 11 costs $230, compared the cheapest iPad, which is $350. Amazon is reportedly discussing a $400 price point for the new Fire tablet, although further details are unknown.

Amazon has strategically sold cheaper tablets to appeal to budget-friendly consumers, but that reportedly makes the profit margins slim and the strategy has "held back sales, particularly among consumers who seek higher-performing devices," according to the report. Simpler tablets means compromising on features like battery life and screen quality.

Plus, because Amazon makes it own software for the Fire tablets, developers have to make versions of their apps that fit those specific requirements. Amazon has avoided relying on third-party software up to this point. But “consumers have always expressed a concern about not having access to the latest Android versions, not having access to some of their apps because Amazon used their own store,” IT researcher Jitesh Ubrani told Reuters.

The next Fire tablet is due next year, meaning we could see an Android-powered, more expensive Fire tablet very soon.

September is just around the corner, and while that means the start of a new school year, it's also the peak of hurricane season, so it's no wonder that September is also National Preparedness Month. And just in time for a month focused on disaster preparedness comes Anker's newest portable power station. The Anker Solix C1000 Gen2 Portable Power Station is one of the fastest charging stations to come to market and is available for preorder now at $799.

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This latest Anker power station is the second generation of the Anker Solix C1000 (which received a Mashable Choice Award), and one of the fastest charging models on the market. The brand claims that the new power station comes to 100 percent charge in just 49 minutes. It can support up to five 2000W devices at a time and can also receive 600W of solar input.

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It's designed as a crisis-response device if a blackout occurs, able to power up WiFi routers and keep devices charged. It provides an Uninterruptible Power Supply system so you can use it to power up crucial devices, and in the case of a power outage, it will kick on to keep them going.

It's safe for both indoor and outdoor daily use and can support up to 10 devices at a time. While it isn't a replacement for a generator, it can be a lifeline in a pinch.

The Anker Solix C1000 Gen2 Portable Power Station is available for preorder now at Anker, and will be available for purchase on September 8, 2025, at Anker and Amazon.

SAVE 24%: The Bluetti Apex 300 bundle with two B300K expansion batteries and two 350W solar panels is on sale at Amazon for $4,699, down from the normal price of $6,199. That's a savings of $1,500 and the best discount we've ever seen on the bundle.

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Now that summer is ending, the kids are back to school, and we're about to welcome 12-foot skelly season, it's time to consider fall and winter storms. Fall storms can be especially brutal, knocking down fresh spring and summer growth which can often lead to power outages. If you live in an area that's prone to hurricanes or intense storms, check out this sale at Amazon that could be a lifesaver.

As of Aug. 20, the Bluetti Apex 300 power station bundle with two B300K expansion batteries and two 350W solar panels is on sale for $4,699 at Amazon, marked down from the list price of $6,199. That works out to a 24% discount and a savings of $1,500. Bluetti recently launched the Apex 300 earlier in August, which makes this the first (and lowest) discount we've ever seen on this bundle.

Portable power stations are now a must-pack camping essential, making sure your phones, camp lights, and cooking gadgets stay powered up. But if you're looking for something to keep your home's power connected even when a storm knocks down power cables, you want something bigger. Bluetti makes some of the most cutting-edge and advanced power stations, and the brand-new Apex 300 is a beast that means business.

This deal includes the Apex 300 power station itself, which has a major 2,764Wh capacity; two B300K expansion batteries, which each have another 2,764Wh; and two 350W solar panels. In total, you're looking at 8,294Wh of power for your home during an outage. Plus, the dual 350W solar panels can help make sure the power station stays juiced.

SEE ALSO: Score almost $1,000 off the Anker Solix F2000 portable power station at Amazon

The Bluetti Apex 300 bundle means when the power goes out, you can still keep the refrigerator cooling, the air fryer cooking dinner, and the TV playing your favorite movies. Come winter, you can also keep electric heating going. Since the Bluetti Apex 300 has dual voltage power of 120 and 240V, you'll be able to keep the refrigerator and EV charger going at the same time, for example.

The Bluetti Apex 300 can recharge from standard AC wall power, car power, solar panels, and even from a generator. The Apex 300 itself and the two battery expansions all use LiFePO4 battery, which Bluetti says can handle over 6,000 cycles. That means you can deplete the battery every day for 16 over years before it'll start losing efficiency.

If you've been dreading heading into another storm season without home backup for power cuts, today's deal at Amazon on the Bluetti Apex 300 bundle is your sign that it's time to upgrade. You and your family will be in great hands for staying powered up during the next outage.

After a series of leaks this spring, Microsoft's gaming division revealed an Xbox-branded version of the Asus ROG Ally handheld during a June showcase. Two of them, actually: the ROG Xbox Ally and the ROG Xbox Ally X. Both devices appear to take the basic concept of the original ROG Ally and adapt it for Xbox players by adding controller-like grips and a new user interface that retains all the compatibility with Windows while presenting things in a more game console-like manner.

Months later, Asus has now confirmed that both devices will launch on Thursday, October 16, though their pricing and preorder details are still weeks away. Speaking to our sister site IGN at Gamescom Wednesday, Microsoft and Asus both said they still needed "more time to figure out the macro-economic impact to pricing" — presumably referring to fluctuating U.S. tariffs.

In the meantime, consumers can sign up to get notified when both handhelds are available at Best Buy and the Microsoft Store.

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The main reason why you might want to get one of these instead of a Steam Deck is if you're already an avid Xbox Game Pass user. Microsoft is promising the full suite of Game Pass features, such as local downloads, game streaming, and remote play. It's possible to access Game Pass on a Steam Deck if you feel like jumping through some technical hoops, but by default, that device is locked to whatever is on your Steam library.

Since the Xbox Ally consoles are Windows-based, you can access any PC gaming library you want as long as it's compatible with Windows. The central UI will consolidate all of your games across every app into one place, too, which is nice.

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As for specs, both Xbox Ally handhelds have the same 7-inch 1080p display with a 120Hz refresh rate, putting it roughly in line with the Nintendo Switch 2. The Xbox Ally has an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, while the Ally X has a Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor with a built-in NPU that supports features like highlight reels and Automatic Super Resolution. (The latter is an AI upscaler previously exclusive to certain Copilot+ PCs.) It will be the more powerful and certainly more expensive option.

SEE ALSO: 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 7' gets revealed at Xbox Games Showcase 2025

Other differences between the two models that we know about right now mostly come down to memory, storage, and battery size. The base Xbox Ally has 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a 60Wh battery, while the Ally X has 24GB RAM, 1TB storage, and an 80Wh battery.

In many ways, the Xbox Ally is a better value proposition right now than a Steam Deck, but it's also possible that it costs significantly more. And there's only one gaming handheld that can (legally and legitimately) play Mario Kart World.

UPDATE: Aug. 20, 2025, 10:35 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with additional details about the ROG Xbox Allys' pricing and links to their preorder listings at Best Buy.

SAVE $15: As of Aug. 20, get the Anker Zolo Magnetic Power Bank for $34.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $49.99. That's a discount of 30%.

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If you always find yourself with a dead or dying phone or one of many other electronic devices, it might be time to invest in a portable charger. You don't have to spend a lot on one. In fact, there are some excellent options out there that'll cost you less than the price of a dinner at your favorite mid-price restaurant. And you'll be able to use your phone, tablet, or other gadget when you can't get to an outlet without having to freak out. Case in point: today's Anker Zolo deal at Amazon.

As of Aug. 20, get the Anker Zolo Magnetic Power Bank for $34.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $49.99. That's $15 off and a discount of 30%. This price applies to all four colorways: black, blue, pink, and white.

SEE ALSO: Anker's latest portable power station charges to 100% in less than an hour: Preorder now

This small but mighty charger packs 10,000mAh into a small package. It comes in fun pastel colors and has its own built-in USB-C cable, so you never have to scramble to find one in a pinch. It also offers USB-C and USB-A ports if you need to charge multiple devices or have something that doesn't support USB-C. With its 30W two-way fast-charging, it can resurrect your phone in almost no time flat.

The display gives you a quick readout reference to what kind of percentage is left in your charger with the press of a button. You should be able to get a few full charges out of it, depending on what you use it for. And it won't add a lot of bulk to your belongings to add one or two just for the sake of being prepared.

If you need a reliable charger that won't break the bank, consider this one for style points and affordability.

SAVE $200: As of Aug. 20, the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale for $999 at Amazon and Best Buy. That's 17% off its $1,199 list price and its lowest price to date.

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Still debating which MacBook is right for you? We are big fans of the M4 MacBook Air. Not only is it our favorite MacBook for most people, but it also earned a top spot on our list of the best laptops of 2025. We think it's a great value even at full price, but during back-to-school season, you can slash $200 off.

As of Aug. 20, the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is on sale for only $999 at Amazon and Best Buy. That's 17%, or $200, off its sticker price of $1,199. This best-ever price has stuck around for a few weeks, so you still have a chance to upgrade your laptop for less. We can't guarantee how much longer it will last with the back-to-school season coming to a close, so we encourage you to pull the trigger ASAP. (Psst: If you want a bit more storage, the 512GB model is also sitting at its lowest price ever at $1,199.)

A Mashable Choice Award winner, the M4 MacBook Air is "a fantastic pick for students, professionals, and anyone else in need of a polished, relatively portable laptop, especially those ready to give up an Intel or M1-era MacBook," Mashable's laptop expert Haley Henschel writes. The M4 processor is blazing fast (24 percent faster than the M3), yet runs near-silently. The battery life is impressive and can last you all day. The webcam is better than previous models. Plus, it's cheaper than before, making it the "best-buy Apple laptop, period," according to our reviewer Stan Schroeder. At $200 off, it's a no-brainer if you're looking to upgrade.

SAVE 25%: As of Aug. 20, you can get the LifeStraw Peak Series water filter straw for just $18.74, down from $24.95, at Amazon. That's a 25% discount and $6.21 in savings.

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Whether you're hitting the trails or just building an emergency kit, a personal water filter can be a true lifesaver.

As of Aug. 20, you can get the LifeStraw Peak Series water filter for just $18.74 at Amazon, down from its usual $24.95. That’s a 25% discount, and while it isn't an all-time low, it is the best price we’ve seen in the last 30 days. (It’s also a Mashable reader favorite.)

SEE ALSO: How to protect your keepsakes in case an emergency hits

The LifeStraw is built to protect you from 99.999999% of bacteria (like E. coli and Salmonella), 99.999% of parasites (including Giardia), and 99.999% of microplastics. It also filters out silt and sand, and its enhanced design helps prevent clogging for a better flow rate.

It’s super lightweight, durable, and can be attached to most water bottles. Plus, the filter has an unlimited shelf life, so you can pop it in your emergency bag and forget about it. One filter lasts for up to 1,000 gallons — that’s enough drinking water for one person for over five years.

It’s almost impossible for modern games to keep secrets from their players. Thanks to leaks and online chatter, players know just about everything about a video game before it comes out, and what they don’t know can be explained by countless YouTube videos that come out within a day or two of release.

SAVE $40: The Soundcore Boom 3i speaker (black) is on sale at Amazon for $99.99, down from the list price of $139.99. That's a 29% discount.

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Summer might be winding down, but that doesn't mean the outdoor adventures need to hit pause. With warming summers all over the globe, fall outdoor events offer some of the best weather that doesn't require a personal fan. If you have plans to head to the beach this fall or are even thinking ahead to next year's adventures, check out this portable Bluetooth speaker that's on sale at Amazon.

As of Aug. 20, the Soundcore Boom 3i speaker (black) is on sale for $99.99 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $139.99. That's a 29% discount that takes $40 off the list price. Other colorways are also on sale for $109.99 like brown, green, and blue. If you prefer those colorways, you'll be in for a $30 savings from a 21% discount.

Plenty of portable Bluetooth speakers have bragging rights of being outdoor-worthy with features like water and dust resistance. The Soundcore Boom 3i is both of those, but it's also resistant to corrosion from saltwater, something not all speakers can claim. Plus, it's drop-proof as long as it doesn't travel more than about three feet to the ground.

SEE ALSO: Soundcore's Sleep A30 earbuds set the bar for premium sleep earbuds

The Soundcore Boom 3i speaker gets about 16 hours of battery life before it'll need a recharge, which makes it worthy of any day or even weekend trip. The included detachable strap makes this speaker just that much more adventure friendly. Another awesome feature for outdoor exploration is the speaker's ability to work as an emergency alarm, sending out a loud SOS signal which can be heard from over 300 feet away.

Come evening campfire time, the Soundcore Boom 3i has a light show mode that keeps in sync with the beat. You can choose from four ambient light options in the Soundcore app, as well as customize color preferences. Overall, the brand makes some of our favorite audio devices, including the new Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds, which would also be awesome for packing on an overnight trip.

While the black colorway is on sale at Amazon for under $100, upgrade your portable Bluetooth speaker to the Soundcore Boom 3i. With it, you'll be able to release any anxiety about your speaker taking a dip in the ocean.

Looking to save some cash and get the best tech gadgets at the best prices, we have you covered. This week, you can score big savings on a UGREEN NAS, Blink Outdoor Security cameras, or a big 75-inch 4K TV just in time for football season. Here's a roundup of our favorite deals for the week of August 27th-23rd.

Look, if a series includes swords, sandals, scandals, and a large amount of bloody action, I’m bingeing it, multiple times. I love a good historical fiction series, but with so many excellent options out there, it's hard to pick a favorite. I will tell you, though, that Starz Original Spartacus is one of my top five. I was sad when it ended—I missed its scandalous intrigue and all that gladiator action. You can imagine, then, how excited I was when Starz announced a spinoff, set to air this winter.

Jennifer Lopez unleashes her star power in upcoming musical Kiss of the Spider Woman, written and directed by Bill Condon (Dreamgirls).

SEE ALSO: 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' review: Jennifer Lopez dazzles, but is that enough?

The film is based on the Tony-winning stage musical of the same name, which is in turn based on the 1976 novel by Manuel Puig. In 1985, prior to the release of the musical, director Héctor Babenco also adapted Puig's novel to the screen. His Kiss of the Spider Woman was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay, and star William Hurt won the Academy Award for Best Actor.

Just like in prior adaptations, Condon's Kiss of the Spider Woman sees political prisoner Valentín (Diego Luna) sharing a prison cell with queer window dresser Molina (Tonatiuh), who's been convicted of public indecency. This version of Kiss of the Spider Woman makes more clear than other versions that Molina is a trans woman.

Valentín and Molina form an unlikely bond during their time in prison, with Molina telling Valentín the plot of her favorite Hollywood musical: Kiss of the Spider Woman. The film's lead is Ingrid Luna (Lopez), Molina's favorite actress of all time.

The film's trailer above features Lopez letting loose in dazzling song and dance sequences, with Luna and Tonatiuh getting in on the action, too. However, while Kiss of the Spider Woman received mostly positive reviews out of its premiere at 2025's Sundance Film Festival, not every critic was impressed.

In his review for Mashable out of Sundance, critic Siddhant Adlakha wrote, "The story is ripe for visual re-invention — or at the very least, visual panache. And while Condon’s version aims for something grandiose (while featuring updated sexual politics), its execution fails to capture the imagination, let alone anything resembling time and place."

Kiss of the Spider Woman hits theaters Oct. 10.

I was tired of giving Adobe hundreds (thousands?) of dollars every year. I’ve lost track of how much money I’ve given to them over the years, and I finally had enough of it. So I decided it was time to get out of Adobe’s ecosystem and replace Photoshop and Lightroom with something else on my Mac.

Earlier this week, Tesla launched a six-seater version of its most popular SUV, dubbed the Tesla Model YL. We've got the details, but in short, it's a bit larger than the Model Y, with six seats instead of five, nearly the same range, and a slightly higher price tag.

Given that the only six-seater Tesla option globally is the far pricier Model X, a lot of potential buyers probably hoped that the Model YL would come to the U.S. as well. That might never happen, and if it does, it won't be very soon.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed this in a tweet.

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"This variant of the Model Y doesn’t start production in the US until the end of next year. Might not ever, given the advent of self-driving in America," he wrote.

At best, U.S. buyers won't be able to get a Model YL until very late 2026 or, more likely, early 2027.

SEE ALSO: Tesla's Model YL 6-seater launches in China

As for the "advent of self-driving," Musk is referring to the company's recently launched and fast-expanding Robotaxi service. It's only available in a handful of cities and areas in the U.S. right now, but Musk said the plan was to offer Robotaxis to "half the population" of the U.S. by year's end.

That's very unlikely to happen. The Robotaxi service is currently in a sort of closed beta, and isn't exactly autonomous either, especially in the Bay Area where a driver must be present at all times. Even if Tesla could pull it off, the service would still need to be approved by regulators, and it's hard to imagine the company getting the green light in so many U.S. cities in the next four months.

It's not entirely clear why self-driving would impact a six-seat variant of the Model Y, either, and Musk offered no further explanation.

Tesla's chief also didn't mention markets other than the U.S., so potential buyers can still hope that the Model YL will arrive there a bit sooner.