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TL;DR: Signify has launched the Philips Skylight ceiling panel on Amazon. Designed to mimic natural daylight indoors, it features auto-adjusting circadian tones and an IP44 rating for damp spaces.

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Windowless bedrooms, dingy basements, and gloomy home offices finally have a fix. Signify just dropped the Philips Skylight, a flat ceiling panel that mimics the exact look, depth, and color shifts of actual daylight so you can trick your brain into thinking you have a real skylight installed.

It’s officially available on Amazon now, with a wider rollout coming later this fall.

Instead of throwing harsh, artificial glare like an LED panel, the Philips Skylight uses NatureConnect tech to copy how real sunlight behaves from dawn to dusk. The 17.7 x 25.6-inch panel runs an "Auto Day Rhythm" mode that shifts its tone automatically throughout the day. You get bright, energy-boosting blue light in the morning to wake you up, which slowly fades into cozy, warm amber tones by the time you're ready to wind down at night.

Prefer to take control yourself? You can bypass the automatic schedule using the included remote. It lets you cycle through five preset lighting scenes to instantly match whatever you're up to. Signify is rolling out the panel in two different versions:

• Philips Skylight Medium — The standard model

• Philips Skylight VitaUp Medium (available on Home Depot from November) — The upgraded option that adds a built-in UV-B module to help support your body's natural vitamin D production indoors.

Both versions mount flush against your ceiling just like a standard light fixture — so no special tools, complex wiring, or structural drywall cutting is required. They’re also IP44 rated to handle humidity and splashes, so you can safely mount one in a dark kitchen or a windowless bathroom.

You can grab the Philips Skylight Medium on Amazon today. If you want the extra boost from the VitaUp Medium model, it will hit select Home Depot shelves starting in early November.

Pi-hole is one of the most popular tools out there for securing your home network against online threats — and it’s great at its job. The only problem is that it can be a bit too complicated to set up for the average user. Plus, the sheer number of features you get from Pi-hole can be overkill for what you actually need.

Conan O'Brien has a strong track record when it comes to slightly chaotic late night appearances, and his latest interview on The Tonight Show is no exception.

In the clip above O'Brien talks to Jimmy Fallon about the host interrupting his conversation with Paul McCartney at a party to do a bit ("Why is it when you're talking to someone of that calibre every comedian comes over and does a bit that they think is really funny, and meanwhile if you're stuck talking to Elon Musk, no-one comes over?!"), before going on to explain his flat hairstyle that made the news a couple of months back.

It's an entertaining 16 minutes, and O'Brien's McCartney impression deserves its own praise.

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TL;DR: Therabody just launched the Theragun Mini Y2K Collection ($229.99), giving its portable Mini 3 massage gun a translucent, jelly-tinted makeover straight out of '99.

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If you’ve ever looked at a modern muscle massager and thought, “This would look way better in translucent fruit-flavored plastic,” Therabody agrees.

The wellness tech leader is rewinding the clock back to 1999 with its new Theragun Mini Y2K Collection, priced at $229.99. The collection taps Boy Meets World icon Danielle Fishel (aka Topanga Lawrence) to front the ultimate throwback drop.

Therabody’s smallest, lightest massage gun comes with the translucent, candy-colored jelly aesthetic that defined late-’90s tech. It’s the same portable Theragun Mini 3 underneath, but wrapped in a nostalgia-heavy, translucent jelly shell inspired by the classic iMac G3 aesthetic.

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The Y2K lineup swaps out boring matte finishes for five translucent colorways inspired directly by the iconic iMac G3 era: blue raspberry, grape blast, orange crush, strawberry splash, and green ppple. Despite looking like a vintage prize from a 1999 arcade, it packs solid power. The Mini 3 delivers three percussive speeds (1,750, 2,100, and 2,400 PPM) with a built-in LED speed indicator to track your intensity.

Credit: Theragun

Designed to increase circulation, ease deep muscle tension, and speed up post-workout recovery, it comes with three scientifically designed attachments. You get a Dampener for tender areas or a gentler full-body treatment, a Standard Ball for overall muscle-group work, and a Thumb attachment for targeting deep-tissue trigger points.

Engineered for life on the move, the ultra-portable frame features USB-C charging, up to 150 minutes of continuous battery life, and a dedicated travel lock to prevent the device from buzzing endlessly inside your gym bag.

Credit: Theragun

It also pairs with the Therabody app to eliminate guesswork in recovery. By connecting directly with wearables like Apple Watch, Garmin, Strava, or Google Health Connect, the app’s AI-driven Coach reads your fitness data in real-time and automatically builds customized, step-by-step recovery routines — telling you precisely which muscle groups to hit, which attachments to click on, and what speed settings to run.

The Theragun Mini Y2K Collection is available to order now exclusively at Therabody, with broader retail availability rolling out soon.

Google Tasks and Google Keep are two apps that I’ve used for as long as I can remember, but I’ve never been completely happy with them. That’s why I was so happy to stumble upon an open-source app that can replace both (and even work with them).

TL;DR: The UEFA Nations League is available to live stream for free on a number of geo-restricted streaming platforms. Access these free livestreams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There will be some people out there who desperately need a break from all the football. We've only just made it through a busy summer and jumped straight into domestic campaigns, so we get where they are coming from. But there is another group out there who think very differently.

This band of dedicated football followers quite simply can't get enough, so the UEFA Nations League will be welcomed with open arms.

If you want to watch the UEFA Nations League for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the UEFA Nations League?

The UEFA Nations League is a biennial international football competition played by the senior men's national teams of UEFA member associations. The defending champions are Portugal.

When is the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League?

The 2026–27 UEFA Nations League will be the fifth season of the competition. The league phase of the latest edition will be held from September to November 2026. Nations League Finals will take place in June 2027.

How to watch the 2026–27 UEFA Nations League for free

Fans can live stream the UEFA Nations League for free on these platforms:

• France — L'Equipe / TF1+

• Germany — ARD / ZDF / RTL

• Italy — Rai

• Netherlands — NOS / NPO

• UK — BBC iPlayer / ITVX

These streaming services are geo-blocked, but anyone can access these sites with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to secure servers in other countries, meaning you can unblock free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the UEFA Nations League 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 a location with free coverage of the UEFA Nations League

4. Visit your favorite free streaming platform

5. Watch the UEFA Nations League for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch select UEFA Nations League fixtures before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the UEFA Nations League?

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

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• 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 — 80% off for a limited time. This plan 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 $12.99 (with a money-back guarantee).

Live stream the UEFA Nations League for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Tiny eReaders are hot right now, and small 3- and 4-inch models from the brand Xteink have built a loyal following. Companies such as Boox are now releasing their own tiny eReaders. I wanted to see if I could use my Xteink eReader to provide useful information when I wasn't using it for reading.

Donald Trump's allies are always quick to defend him, even when the president is banning press outlets from the White House — but Jimmy Kimmel may have a cure.

"It has become increasingly difficult for these hand-puppets of Trump's to explain the unexplainable — the nonsensical, unconstitutional, knee-jerk reactions he has to everything," says Kimmel in the clip above. "But fortunately the American pharmaceutical industry has been working on this, and help, as they say, is on the way."

Cue a parody commercial for "Lie Vitra", a "once-a-day pill that will keep you lying more than ever before," with "side effects that include depression, self-loathing, and the feeling of your soul leaving your body as you realise just what you've become."

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Donald Trump was inaudible during a White House-livestreamed ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday — and it shouldn't have been a surprise. No press pool? No audio.

The president recently revoked White House access for journalists from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, with press, commentators, and the White House Correspondents' Association declaring it a violation of the First Amendment, specifically the freedom of the press. All three media outlets have filed a lawsuit against Trump, demanding press access be restored. Now, several networks have boycotted coverage of White House events usually covered by the press pool.

During Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday, the host reflected on Trump's silent moment on the White House lawn.

"Apparently he forgot the press pool is also who brings the microphones. If you're going to ban news organisations from the White House, you really need to learn how to project," said Meyers.

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The best early October Prime Day headphones and earbuds deals: Best headphones deal Beats Studio Pro $169.95 (save $130.04) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 (save $50) Get Deal

Just like that, fall is here and so is the holiday shopping season — well, almost.

The unofficial kick-off comes with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, otherwise known as October Prime Day. The sitewide sale runs from Oct. 6-7, but already, deals on headphones are popping up. While none of the deals so far are exceptional, they are worth checking out, especially if you want to avoid the chaos of the sale or simply can't wait.

SEE ALSO: Amazon announces dates for Prime Big Deal Days, its 48-hour 'October Prime Day' sale

Standouts include Beats markdowns on everything from their Studio Pro headphones (following the release of new over-ear headphones) and their fitness-oriented earbuds, the Powerbeats Pro 2. Prices of AirPods are starting to dip too, with the AirPods Max 2 down $70 and the AirPods Pro 3 down $50.

Below, check out the 12 best headphones and earbuds deals live ahead of October Prime Day, according to someone who tests them.

Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Studio Pro $169.95 at Amazon
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While there may be a new pair of Beats over-ear headphones in town, 2023's Studio Pro are still worth a second look, especially at the price of $169.95.

When testing out the best Beats headphones, Mashable contributor Alex Bracetti found the Studio Pro were actually superior in most cases to the far more expensive AirPods Max. They have better battery life, internal engineering more suited to richer sound quality, customizable equalizer options, and ANC that holds its own with Apple's headphones. For under $175, that's not a bad deal.

Read Mashable's full review on the Beats Studio Pro.

More headphones and earbuds deals

• CMF BY Nothing Headphone Pro — $69 $79 (save $10)

• Nothing Ear (3a) — $79 $99 (save $20)

• Nothing Ear (Open) — $89 $99 (save $10)

• Beats Solo 4 — $129.95 $199.95 (save $70)

• Sony ULT headphones — $132.95 $249.99 (save $117.04)

• Beats Powerbeats Fit — $169.95 $199.99 (save $30.04)

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

• Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 — $199.95 $249.99 (save $50.04)

• Nothing Headphone (1) — $219 $299 (save $80)

• Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) — $399.99 $449 (save $49.01)

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

AI "could kill us all by the end of the decade" according to former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon. But the President of the United States has a strategy: rebranding.

Donald Trump continued his bizarre quest to rename artificial intelligence, proclaiming his crusade to *checks notes* the United Nations on Tuesday.

Following the president's speech, The Daily Show's Desi Lydic called out Trump's "weird obsession with rebranding things" and his haphazard aim to make "super intelligence" happen.

"That's a relief. Here, I was scared of artificial intelligence, but now I'd be honoured to be murdered by super intelligence. Problem solved," said Lydic on Tuesday night's show.

SEE ALSO: Jon Stewart responds to Trump banning CNN from the White House

During his U.N. speech, Trump declared, "Welcome to the new world of super intelligence dash SI."

"Did you just say 'dash SI?'" responded Lydic. "Speaking of super intelligence, congrats on reading the punctuation on the prompter. Also, nobody's gonna say 'SI.' That's already what we call Sports Illustrated. It's taken. You of all people should respect Sports Illustrated. The swimsuit issue is your favorite book.

"This is so embarrassing for America. We're all used to Trump's weird obsession with rebranding things, but this is in front of the world. It's the geopolitical version of your dad walking around in his underwear when your friends are over. Oh my god, Dad, Trinidad and Tobago can see your butt crack!"

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Online privacy comes at a premium — your personal information and internet habits are more valuable and more important than ever before. Everyone wants to know what you get up to, and where you're doing it online, whether it's businesses looking to target you with ads and mailing junk, or scammers who want to exploit you. That's why we recommend you do everything possible to protect yourself online. And if you watch porn, as so many of us do, you should be especially vigilant.

We're going to take a wild guess that you'd prefer to be protected from the prying eyes of advertisers, your internet service provider (ISP), and your roommates when you're engaged in the intimate business of visiting porn sites. If sounds right then we recommend investing in a VPN. These cybersecurity services provide everything you need to unblock porn sites and then stream anonymously.

What is a VPN?

VPNs offer a robust defense for both your data and identity on the internet. VPNs do this by creating a private network that can hide your IP address and connecting you to servers in other countries, which prevents unwanted eyes from spying on your digital and real world location. This ensures that all of your online activity is untraceable and secure.

SEE ALSO: AdultFriendFinder is a borderline-porn hookup site that's stuck in the past

If it sounds complicated, it's helpful to think of all your online traffic travelling through an encrypted tunnel. Nobody can see into the tunnel, and everything inside the tunnel is protected by an impenetrable wall, which holds back online threats such as viruses, hackers, malware, and scammers.

Do you need a VPN for porn?

There are two key reasons to get yourself a VPN for porn: Anonymity and access.

The first reason is perhaps the most important. If you're concerned about your ISP, housemates, landlord, or a more nefarious individual accessing your data, a VPN is a sensible choice. Any sort of activity on an unsecured WiFi network leaves your private information and browsing habits exposed to anyone who knows how to access them.

Even a porn site can track your activity if you're unprotected, and bombard you with targeted ads and content. Pornhub tracks IP addresses for example, which means it can collect information about your site usage — something you might not want tracked and fired back at you. But a VPN will prevent that by keeping your IP address hidden.

Maintaining your privacy and anonymity is the primary reason for signing up to a VPN, but if you're in a location that blocks porn sites a VPN can also help access your favorite sites. A VPN can bypass these restrictions by connecting you to a server in another location, allowing you to circumnavigate firewalls and stream porn sites from anywhere in the world.

What features should you consider when selecting a VPN?

There are a number of different factors to consider before you pick a VPN for porn. Here are some of the VPN features and functions to know about:

• Connection speed — VPNs generally produce a drop in your connection speed, but you shouldn't accept any service that sees a major drop. Don't choose a VPN that impacts your connection speed to the point that you can't stream porn without disruption.

• Encryption — There are different levels of encryption, and while it's important to take note of the grade provided by your VPN, the best services will all offer powerful protection for your data. This is obviously vital when navigating porn sites because you need to know that your data is secure.

• Number of connections — Some VPNs let you connect an unlimited number of devices with the same account, while others limit you to a certain number or just a single device. Look for services that offer multiple simultaneous connections so you can stay secure on all your devices at the same time. You may wish to stream porn on a number of devices, so it's best to secure everything with the same account.

• Privacy policy — This is something that some users might take for granted, but you need to pay special attention to the data-handling, storage, and usage practices of a VPN. These practices should be clearly laid out in a privacy policy, and if they aren't, you should not subscribe. Most VPNs require access to your IP address, online transactions, and browsing history, plus your personal details when you sign up. Your chosen VPN should not store these details under any circumstances, as that would negate the whole principle of anonymity.

• Server network — The top VPNs provide access to literally thousands of geographically diverse servers. This is useful because you should always be able to find a stable and speedy connection for streaming porn.

SEE ALSO: Lawsuit says Meta pirated and distributed porn to train its AI

You also need to consider things like price and subscription plans, but these features are a good place to start when selecting a particular VPN service. Once you've picked a VPN, look at its selection of subscription plans.

Should you use free VPNs?

As with most things in life, you get what you pay for. Cybersecurity is no different. There are plenty of free versions of popular VPNs, and free trials of VPNs with full access to premium features. The catch is that free versions usually come with limited data usage, meaning you can't do much in the way of streaming or downloading — and the free trials don't last very long. But trials allow you to get a feel for a VPN service before you committing your cash. Overall, a paid subscription is your best option for porn. Sorry about that.

What is the best VPN for porn?

There are lots of services offering similar packages, which makes it difficult to choose the best VPN for you and your specific internet needs. We've made things easier by researching all the best offers and lining up the below selection of VPNs for porn. We have found something for everyone and every budget, with popular services such as ExpressVPN, NordVPN, and CyberGhost VPN in this list.

These are the best VPNs for porn in 2026.

The best early Prime Day iPad deals: Best iPad Deal Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4, 128GB, WiFi) $649 (save $100) Get Deal Best budget iPad deal Apple iPad (A16, 128GB, WiFi) $399 (save $50) Get Deal Best iPad Pro deal Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) $1,139 (save $60) Get Deal

Fall has just begun, and the holiday shopping season is already heating up. No longer do things kick off on Black Friday. With Amazon's annual Prime Big Deal Days running Oct. 6-7, it's your first chance to start shopping and saving this holiday season.

Leading up to Amazon's October Prime Day event, we're tracking all the early deals on the biggest brands. We've already spotted savings on Apple products, including iPads. The deals are nowhere near the best we've ever seen. There are some minor savings to enjoy ahead of the event. But considering Apple products (including iPads) have all seen price hikes in the past year, even the meager savings now are something to celebrate.

Here are the best iPad deals to shop ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day.

Best iPad Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M4, 128GB, WiFi) $649 at Amazon
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Luckily, the best deal on iPads is on our favorite iPad. The Apple iPad Air comes with an M4 chip, making it as capable as any laptop. It has stellar performance and extensive battery life, plus with upgraded iPadOS, you can now navigate multiple windows at once.

Normally $749, the Apple iPad Air is marked down $100. That brings it down to $649, for 13% off its list price. While it's not the cheapest it's ever been, these savings bring it closer to its pre-price-hike rate.

More iPad deals

• Apple iPad (A16, 128GB, WiFi) — $399 $449 (save $50)

• Apple iPad (A16, 256GB, WiFi) — $499 $549 (save $50)

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

• Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) — $1,139 $1,199 (save $60)

• Apple iPad Pro 13-inch (M5, 256GB, WiFi) — $1,424 $1,499 (save $75)

The best early October Prime Day home improvement deals at a glance: Best outdoor power equipment deal Greenworks 80V 16 in Cordless Electric Chainsaw $219.99 (save $130) Get Deal Best power tool deal Craftsman V20 Cordless Ratchet Wrench $89 (save $50) Get Deal Best smart home deal GoveeLife Smart Air Purifier 2 Pro $80.99 (save $49) Get Deal

Amazon's October Prime Day is coming in hot, and it's already proving to be a great time to snag home improvement gadgets at a discount. The sale officially runs from Oct. 6 through Oct. 7, but Amazon rarely plays by the rules, so plenty of deals are already live.

If you want to shop early, I've gathered the best live deals on tools, outdoor power equipment, and smart home devices like smart locks, smart air purifiers, smart lighting, and more. More deals will likely pop up in the days leading up to Prime Big Deal Days, so check back if you've got your eye on something particular.

Best tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Craftsman Craftsman V20 Cordless Ratchet Wrench $89 at Amazon
$139 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

A ratchet wrench can help you with a ton of different tasks in and around your home — especially if you're into DIY. From putting together furniture to DIY appliance fixes to building a swing set for your kids to changing a car battery, you'll be glad you have this Craftsman V20 cordless ratchet wrench with 40 ft-lbs. of max torque. It features a variable-speed trigger, easily interchangeable anvils, and a built-in LED light to illuminate your work area. At just $89, it's on sale for its lowest-ever price at Amazon.

More tool deals

• SKIL Corded Multi-Function Detail Sander — $35.10 $44 (save $8.90)

• DeWalt Random Orbit Sander — $79 $99 (save $20)

• DeWalt Oscillating Tool Kit — $99 $219 (save $120)

• Craftsman 230-piece Mechanics Tool Set — $129 $199 (save $70)

• DeWalt Impact Driver and Hammer Drill Cordless Power Tool Combo Kit — $299 $349 (save $50)

Best outdoor power equipment deal Opens in a new window Credit: Greenworks Greenworks 80V 16 in Cordless Electric Chainsaw $219.99 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $130   Get Deal Why we like it

The 16-inch cordless electric chainsaw from Greenworks is a tough deal to beat right now at Amazon. It's down to $219.99 from $349.99, the lowest it's been all year. Despite being battery-powered, it delivers the power of a 50CC gas engine and a speedy 25 m/s chain-cutting speed, efficiently slicing through limbs and logs. It's an ideal pick for homeowners looking to tackle yard projects or storm clean-up on their own without a big learning curve.

More outdoor power equipment deals

• Greenworks 40V 12-Inch Cordless String Trimmer — $59.98 $89.99 (save $30.01)

• Black+Decker String Trimmer and Edger — $69 $99.99 (save $30.99)

• Black+Decker Leaf Blower Leaf Vacuum — $79 $99 (save $20)

• Craftsman V20 String Trimmer and Lawn Edger Kit — $99 $139 (save $40)

• Craftsman Cordless Leaf Blower — $119 $149 (save $30)

• Husqvarna 130 Gas Powered Chainsaw — $184.41 $259.99 (save $75.58)

• Husqvarna Leaf Blaster 350iB Leaf Blower — $262.99 $379.99 (save $117)

Best smart home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Govee GoveeLife Smart Air Purifier 2 Pro $80.99 at Amazon
$129.99 Save $49.00 *with extra 10% Prime savings* Get Deal Why we like it

Grabbing an air purifier isn't a bad idea in 2026, considering the quality of the air outside lately. This smart purifier from Govee features three-stage filtration that removes particles like hair, lint, and dust, as well as smoke, VOCs, and harmful gases. Its built-in sensor will alert you to the quality of air in your home and automatically turn on when the levels drop. It's usually $129.99, but with the current discount and extra savings for Prime members, it's just $80.99. That's a total of 38% in savings, and its best price all year.

More smart home deals

Smart home security

• Kasa Spot Pan Tilt EC70 Smart Camera — $20.98 $29.99 (save $9.01)

• Philips WiFi Smart Door Lock — $84.99 $109.99 (save $25)

• Philips WiFi Smart Door Lock with Door Levers — $109.98 $169.99 (save $60.01)

• TP-Link Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Door Lock — $109.99 $149.99 (save $40)

• SimpliSafe 11-piece Wireless Home Security System Gen 3 — $244.99 $335.45 (save $90.46)

Smart lighting

• Kasa Smart Light Switch HS200 — $11.99 $15.99 (save $4)

• Kasa Smart WiFi Light Bulbs (Multicolor, 2-pack) — $14.99 $19.99 (save $5)

• TP-Link Tapo Matter Smart WiFi Light Switch (2-pack) — $18.99 $23.99 (save $5)

• Govee Smart Bulbs H600D (Multicolor, 4-pack) — $37.99 $49.99 (save $12)

Smart air purifiers and quality monitors

• GoveeLife Smart Air Quality Monitor — $39.98 $45.99 (save $6.01)

• Levoit Core 200S-P Air Purifier — $69.99 $89.99 (save $20)

More smart home devices

• Kasa Smart Plug Ultra Mini 15A (4-pack) — $23.99 $29.99 (save $6)

• Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) + Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) — $239.99 $279.99 (save $40)

TL;DR: Coros has officially launched the Pace 4 Pro for $449. It features a 1.47-inch AMOLED screen with up to 3,500-nit max brightness, housed in a scratch-resistant titanium bezel and sapphire glass casing.

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Coros has earned a dedicated following among runners and endurance athletes by delivering solid battery life into watches so light you forget you're wearing them. With the launch of the Coros Pace 4 Pro, the brand is leveling up its hardware with premium materials while sticking to its core ultralight ethos.

The main feature on the Pace 4 Pro is its 1.47-inch AMOLED touchscreen. It’s the largest and brightest display Coros has ever built, pushing a crisp 466 x 466 resolution and a peak brightness of 3,500 nits. That means reading your split times or running route in direct mid-day sunlight shouldn't require squinting.

To keep the extra screen space from feeling bulky, Coros trimmed the bezel down to an ultra-thin border made from scratch-resistant titanium, paired with durable sapphire glass over the display. The body measures just 11.8mm thick and weighs 43 grams with the standard nylon band, keeping it comfortably low-profile during long runs or gym sessions.

The Pace 4 Pro packs twice as much RAM as the base Pace 4. That extra horsepower powers a much faster mapping interface, letting you swipe through full offline global maps to check street names, trail markers, points of interest, and turn-by-turn navigation on the fly.

Coros also introduced a nice new audio feature called Voice Pins. Athletes can record quick voice notes mid-workout — like flagging a nice trail spot, noting how an interval felt, or saving a question for a coach. The notes automatically attach to your GPS location data and sync up with your workout file in the Coros app.

SEE ALSO: Prime Day deals on fitness trackers are live: Shop our favorite deals on Apple, Garmin, Fitbit, and more

The Pace 4 Pro delivers up to 60 hours of continuous GPS tracking (or 46 hours with Always-On Display) and up to 21 days of daily use (seven days with Always-On Display). Onboard sensors track heart rate, altitude, temperature, pulse ox, and ECG, monitoring everything from overnight HRV to daily stress while syncing seamlessly with Strava, Nike Run Club, and TrainingPeaks.

Ready to amp up your endurance setup? Grab the Coros Pace 4 Pro for $449 at Coros.

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

• Apple iPhone 18 Pro — free at T-Mobile 

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

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

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

• TCL 85-Inch Class QM8L Series TV — $2,497.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,502)

TL;DR: To celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary, The Pokémon Company released a new card set with high pull rates to stop scalpers. A factory red-ink glitch created "Blood Mew" — an accidental, creepy variant of Mew #151.

To celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary — and cool down tension around short stock and scalper buyouts — Nintendo and The Pokémon Company dropped a commemorative TCG set loaded with higher pull rates for shiny variants and fan-favorite Pikachus. The goal was noble enough: make cool, rare cards more accessible for casual fans and active players alike.

Naturally, that didn't stop the trading circuit from finding a brand-new, ultra-exclusive prize to lose their minds over.

Enter "Blood Mew."

Originally designed as a serene, golden illustration of card number 151, a batch of the new Mew cards suffered a heavy printing defect at the factory. Likely caused by a foil splice error during manufacturing, Mew appears to be floating in — or descending into — a thick pool of deep red ink saturated across half the card instead of hovering over a bright magical grove.

Card trader Miss Natoshi spotted the factory mishap, posted it online, and gave the sinister-looking misprint its instant-classic nickname.

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In the Pokémon card world, factory mistakes are treated like gold simply because they're so rare. While standard shiny cards are printed by the millions, an accidental ink leak or misaligned foil creates a one-of-a-kind card that can't easily be remade.

Even though Nintendo tried to make this 30th Anniversary set easy for everyone to buy, the internet hype machine has already turned "Blood Mew" into an expensive viral circus.

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Hoping to hit the jackpot, resellers are listing their misprinted cards on auction sites and social media to see how much collectors will pay. Some super optimistic sellers are even listing their cards with asking prices in the six figures.

Whether the hype stays this high or cools off, one thing is for sure — a simple printer mistake just accidentally created the most Metal card in Pokémon history.

I love e-readers like a Kindle or Kobo because within minutes of turning them on, you can be reading. But I also appreciate the versatility of Boox e-readers, which run on Android and offer readers so much flexibility. With a Boox e-reader, you're no longer trapped in one e-reader's system.

Unlike Kobo and Kindle, Boox e-readers are a little less straightforward. Technically, they're E Ink tablets running Android and capable of so much more, but that also means there are more settings and features to dig through.

There's a little bit of a learning curve on the Boox, which is initially off-putting. But now that I'm well acquainted with all the settings on a Boox, I really love using this e-reader.

So if you just got a Boox tablet or are looking forward to grabbing the new Palma 3, here are my favorite settings to change on the device.

Turn off gestures and add the bar at the bottom You can control your Boox through gestures or a navigation bar, and I much prefer the latter. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

Potentially the best tip I took from the internet is adding the navigation bar to my Boox e-reader. When you set up a Boox, the system prompts you to pick between gesture navigation and a navigation bar. While the gesture system works similarly to what you use on a smartphone or tablet, the navigation bar is far more convenient.

It puts common menus like a home button or an option to see all your open apps within reach. You can even customize the navigation bar in system settings.

Turn off NaviBall Not using the NaviBall feature on your Boox? Turn it off in settings. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

Boox automatically turns on the NaviBall feature on its e-readers, a small button that stays on your screen and performs whatever action you assign it. I've seen plenty of people online using and loving the NaviBall, but it wasn't for me. I found that the NaviBall got in the way and was obtrusive on the already small screen. Turning it off was easy to do in settings, and the navigation bar provided plenty of guidance.

Volume buttons for page turning Any Boox can have page turning buttons when you let the volume controls turn the page. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

Not enough e-readers come with page-turning buttons. Boox's Go 7 e-reader does, but if you're opting for the Palma, you can use the device's existing volume buttons. This feature is available in the Boox's native library or the Kindle app. In the Kindle app, open the book you're reading. Under the Aa setting, navigate to the More tab until you see "Turn pages with volume controls" and turn it on.

This is the best feature to turn on if you want the Boox Tappy remote too, as you can set the buttons to adjust the volume and, in turn, turn the pages in your book.

In your reading apps, adjust the EinkWise setting If the colors on your Boox aren't looking right, adjust them in the EinkWise settings. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

When I first started reading on the Boox, I thought the screen felt a little faint — more gray than black. Turns out you can adjust the color grade of each app on a Boox individually. When the app is open, pull down the control center from the top-right corner and navigate to the EinkWise display. Then adjust your color mode from there.

Boox offers preset standard and deep settings, but you can also create your own custom settings. I prefer different settings for different apps. With the Kindle App, I use the deep setting, but in the Libby app, I use the standard setting.

Change the wallpaper and screensaver Upload your own design to the Boox Cloud and add it as your own screensaver on a Boox e-reader. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Mashable

Last but not least, you can adjust the screensaver (and wallpaper on certain models) on your Boox. There are some cute preloaded options, but you can also upload your own designs to the Boox cloud for a truly custom look. Plus, you can add a clock and date to your homepage, too.

What about the new iPhones?

Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and first-ever foldable iPhone Duo at its "Surprise and Shine" hardware event on Sept. 9. We just published our initial review of both Pro models and plan on adding at least one of them to this guide in the near future, once we've wrapped up a couple more performance and battery life tests. Both phones are available for preorder ahead of their release on Sept. 18.

SEE ALSO: Apple iPhone Duo vs. iPhone 18 Pro Max: How to decide between them

As for the iPhone Duo: It's not out until Oct. 23, but Mashable's Stan Schroeder got to spend a little time with it at Apple Park earlier this month. (Read his hands-on first impressions.) It should give our current favorite foldable phone, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, a run for its money. Look for preorders starting Oct. 16.

Why are phones so expensive right now? The new Google Pixel 11 Pro has a $100 higher starting price than last year's Pixel 10 Pro. Credit: René Ramos / Mashable

If you're in the market for a new phone right now, you should know that it'll cost you more than usual. Smartphone prices have surged in 2026 because we're in the middle of a global RAM shortage caused by the AI boom (commonly known as "RAMageddon"). New AI data centers are hogging supplies of memory and SSD storage chips, driving up their prices. Consequently, consumer tech devices that use the same components are also getting more expensive. Along with phones, laptops, and gaming consoles have also been heavily affected by RAMageddon price hikes.

So far, we've seen Apple, Google, and Samsung all raise the prices of their new releases at launch. Apple also increased the prices of some older iPhones by $100 following its iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and Duo announcements. Meanwhile, Samsung is reportedly mulling another bump for its current lineup.

With this in mind, it's especially wise to shop around for deals and carrier promotions before buying your new phone. Trading in an older device is the easiest way to save several hundred dollars on an upgrade. Some carriers will give you a new phone for free (in the form of monthly bill credits) if you also sign up for a new line or certain data plans. For example, the new iPhone 18 Pro is free with eligible trade-ins and plans through AT&T and T-Mobile.

NASA's Artemis III mission is about three months behind schedule, administrator Jared Isaacman says, putting pressure on the agency's plan to launch two moon-landing missions in 2028.

In a wide-ranging email to employees on Sunday, Isaacman said Artemis III could launch in the summer of 2027, preserving two opportunities for lunar landings the following year. But that's the "best-case scenario."

NASA doesn't plan to put astronauts on the moon during Artemis III. The agency redesigned the mission earlier this year as a crewed flight in Earth orbit, wherein astronauts would rehearse docking the Orion spacecraft with lunar landers built by SpaceX and Blue Origin. The test is intended to practice those crucial space maneuvers close to home and reduce risk before the first Artemis moon landing.

The 90-day delay represents a meaningful setback for an agency that has spent this year trying to accelerate the Artemis campaign, leveraging the momentum of the successful Artemis II flight around the moon. It also comes as Isaacman frames the agency's return to the surface as a broader competition with China. That makes NASA's current pace more consequential than a typical schedule slip.

"Perpetuating the status quo is not an achievable strategy in this race," Isaacman said. "There is simply too much on the line."

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The disclosure of the schedule tension reveals how much ground NASA needs to make up if it wants Artemis IV and V, the first two landing missions of the program, to launch in 2028. If Artemis III continues to lag, NASA might be looking at just one shot to put boots on the moon in late 2028, Isaacman said in the email, published online Monday by NASA Watch, former NASA employee Keith Cowing's blog. NASA has since confirmed the email's authenticity to Mashable. 

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The Artemis III astronauts meet an Orion spacecraft mockup at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston at the beginning of their mission training in June. Credit: NASA / Bill Stafford

NASA announced an overhaul to the Artemis architecture in February, wedging this 2027 mission in between Artemis II's lunar flyby and the first crewed landing. Since then, the agency has announced the Artemis III astronauts: Commander Randy Bresnik, Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio, and European pilot Luca Parmitano. 

That major redesign has meant sidelining a complicated project to build an orbiting lunar space station, called Gateway, that would have served as both a lab and pit stop for lunar missions. NASA has since pivoted to building a moon base on the surface instead. 

The base is expected to sit at the lunar south pole, a region about the size of Virginia. The area is coveted for its deep, shadowed craters that may hold ancient ice and other frozen material. If NASA can learn to harness those resources for water and fuel, astronauts could avoid needing constant resupplies from Earth and become more self-sufficient.

"Had we stayed the course with Gateway, China was positioned to advance landers equipped with rovers and hopper drones, drone capabilities we ourselves did not have in development until recently, and potentially deny access to the most desirable locations on the surface," Isaacman said. 

But the new schedule has exposed friction across the program. NASA is working directly with suppliers and subcontractors to get delayed components, including valves and parts used to steer the rocket, back on track, Isaacman said. It's even making some hardware itself to accelerate production.

In Sunday's message, the administrator reiterated that the moon campaign isn't about merely getting there and planting another U.S. flag in the moondust. 

"We are making sure that when America returns to the Moon, we can actually stay," he said.

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