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With all the choices for headphones out there, it's not the easiest device to shop. Factor in a student's budget, needs, and the fact that most "best of" lists (present company included) have $400+ options as their top pick, and somehow, finding the right pair of headphones can get even more stressful. With school being stressful enough as it is, allow us to add some ease to this one area.

First things first: The best headphones for students aren't necessarily the best headphones on the market. Sure, the active noise cancellation on the Sony WH-1000XM6s or the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones would probably be incredible for studying — but so would cheaper options that don't sacrifice quality in areas where it really matters most. In the same way that most students don't need the power of an iPad Pro for taking notes and reading research papers, most won't need the most feature-rich flagship headphones to ensure they have headphones that are great for studying or relaxing.

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Take, for instance, the regular Bose QuietComfort headphones, our pick of the best over-ear headphones for students. They're still an investment at $359, but regularly go on sale for under $300, dropping as low as $229 at their best price ever (as I was writing this guide, they dropped down to this price). They offer the major perks of a more premium option in their all-day comfort, good sound quality, and some of the best noise cancellation out there — you'll just miss out on fancy spatial audio features, which, for most students, likely isn't a dealbreaker.

What are the best headphones for students?

On our list below, we provided four options for your back-to-school headphone shopping: two over-ear headphones and two earbuds, each with a budget and premium option, with an overall skew for lower price points. These selections are the result of the extensive headphones testing from multiple Mashable staffers and contributors. As one of Mashable's main reporters on the headphones beat, I've gone back through our pool of favorites to handpick the four best headphones for college students (or even high school students).

British audio icon, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), has always had its rabid fans, especially in the world of loudspeakers, where its combo of sound quality and design has earned it a lot of admiration. However, I’ve never felt that the company’s wireless noise-canceling headphones quite live up to this sterling reputation — until now.

Bowers & Wilkins headphones have traditionally been more expensive than their rivals, even as the sound and features lagged behind. I was expecting the same from the brand's latest effort, the Px7 S3 over-ear headphones.

But moments after popping them on my head, I was ready to change my tune. And not only do they sound great, but they're a serious upgrade over the all-plastic design of the Sony XM6 headphones.

So, let's dive into my full Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 headphones review.

The new B&W Px7 S3 Headphones: Just the specs

Let's start with the basics:

• Microphones: 8

• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 (aptX Adaptive/Lossless support)

• Battery: 30 hours with ANC

• Charge time: ~3.5 hours

• Noise cancellation: Active noise cancellation

• Spatial audio: Planned (future software update required)

• Colors: Anthracite Black, Canvas White, and Indigo Blue

• Inputs: USB-C

• Quick charge: 7 hours in 15 minutes

• Materials: Fabric, aluminum, and synthetic leather

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review: What’s new? Credit: Simon Cohen / Mashable

The Px7 S3 has a variety of updates from the S2 and S2e, including a sleeker, lower-profile shape, a redesigned headband, repositioned controls, support for aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless codecs, more microphones, improved ANC and transparency, and revised driver design.

B&W has also made a few changes in its Bowers & Wilkins Music companion app, like the availability of a five-band equalizer.

The company plans to issue a future software update to enable spatial audio. This has become a standard feature in other flagship headphones, so it's disappointing not to find it here, especially since they have the same price as the new Sony XM6 noise-cancelling headphones.

What’s not new?

Battery life remains unchanged at 30 hours (plus a 7-hour quick charge after 15 minutes), it still comes with a zippered (though slightly slimmer) hard case and a USB-C and 3.5mm analog cable. Lossless, hi-res audio at up to 24-bit/96kHz is supported via the USB-C cable.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review: I love the design Credit: Simon Cohen / Mashable

Looks are (obviously) subjective, but I think the Px7 S3 are in a class by themselves.

The combination of materials (fabric, aluminum, and synthetic leather) and B&W’s sleek, understated styling makes these cans a joy to behold and a pleasure to wear. Compared to the all-plastic construction of Sony’s 1000X series or the giant aluminum shells of Apple’s AirPods Max or Dyson OnTrac, the Px7 S3 are the rare headphones that look as good on your head as sitting on your desk.

Don’t like the Anthracite Black color pictured here? They’re also available in Indigo Blue and Canvas White.

For the Px7 S3, B&W has increased the width of the headband from the Px7 S2, and the earcushions are more generously padded. This takes an already comfortable design and makes it even better for long-term use.

The single-sided yokes are now more rounded, yet they still let you position the earcups up or down when worn around the neck.

My only nitpick: the included USB-C cable is just too thick and inflexible to be used comfortably when listening to USB Audio (more on that feature in a moment).

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review: Controls Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 (left) and Px7 S3 (right). Credit: Simon Cohen / Mashable

Keen-eyed observers will note that the control buttons now sit on the beveled outer edge of the earcups, instead of on the flat rear edge. At first, I was concerned that this would make them harder to use, but in some ways, they’re now easier to reach — I don’t mind it at all.

Strangely, B&W has made the volume buttons larger and the multifunction button smaller than on the Px7 S2. Maybe it’s just me — I tend to play/pause and skip tracks more than I change volume — but I’d prefer they have the opposite proportions.

The ANC button, located on the left earcup, provides nearly instant mode changes, but for the life of me, I still don’t know why B&W insists on forcing us to cycle through all three (ANC > Transparency > Off), instead of letting us skip the Off mode entirely.

Another head-scratcher: You can control ANC with this button, or summon your voice assistant, but you can’t have both.

One of my favorite features of the S2 is the wear sensors, and thankfully, they’re just as good on the S3. Removing either earcup — even just a little ways — instantly pauses your tunes, while replacing them resumes playback just as quickly.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3: Noise canceling and transparency

The Px7 S3 have a larger array of mics than their predecessors — eight vs. six — which should, in theory, help to improve active noise cancellation (ANC) and transparency mode. ANC is indeed better, though only moderately so. 

It can reduce the most annoying background sounds, but you’ll still get better ANC results from the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and the Sony WH-1000XM6, particularly when flying or while trying to shut out droning machinery sounds. Transparency mode on the Px7 S3, however, is a significant step up from the S2 model. You notice it immediately, thanks to the clarity of your voice.

It’s still not as mesmerizingly perfect as Apple’s AirPods Max, but honestly, it’s more than good enough for phone calls and casual conversations.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review: Impressive sound quality Credit: Simon Cohen / Mashable

On B&W’s spec sheet for the Px7 S3, it lists “40mm bio-cellulose drivers” — the same description used for the Px7 S2. But this is an oversimplification. In reality, the S3’s drivers use a redesigned and improved chassis, voice coil, suspension, and magnet, and they make a huge difference to the sound.

Clarity, definition, soundstage, and precision are all enhanced. These are the first Bowers & Wilkins Px7 series headphones that finally sound as good as they look.

I could spend a lot of time encouraging you to take advantage of the S3’s aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless codecs on a compatible phone. And, you should absolutely use their hi-res, USB audio connection when a wire won’t get in your way (a feature you won’t find on Bose or Sony’s flagships).

But frankly, you can hear and appreciate the S3’s improved audio quality even over a standard SBC or AAC Bluetooth connection (good news for iPhone owners). Setting aside all of the S3’s other improvements, I would happily pay the extra $50 over the price of the S2 just for the sound.

Credit: Simon Cohen / Mashable

B&W’s excellent factory tuning, with its careful balance of frequencies, is now known as True Sound; this is the EQ setting you get by default in the Bowers & Wilkins Music app. What’s new is the ability to fine-tune this balance using a five-band equalizer, instead of the simplified bass and treble sliders the app shows to S2 owners.

After trying a few adjustments, however, I returned to the True Sound setting and never looked back. To my ear, it’s just about perfect.

Bass has plenty of authority without ever getting boomy or overbearing, and the mids are clear and distinct. Curiously, in the upper-mids and highs, the S3 are something of a return to form. I noted in my Px7 S2 review that the PX7’s high-energy sound signature had been taken down a notch or two. For the S3, B&W seems to have split the difference, and it’s a balance that I think a lot of folks will like. It’s very close to Sony’s tuning on the WH-1000XM6.

Call quality

Those extra mics help the S3 achieve better call quality than its predecessor. The biggest difference is the number of times your callers will hear background sounds -- they’re almost entirely eradicated. When they’re particularly loud, the algorithm still struggles to keep your voice from being distorted, but most of the time, they’ll have no idea you’re not at your desk.

Transparency mode is perfect for reducing the fatigue associated with having your voice muffled by the earcups.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review: Battery life Credit: Simon Cohen / Mashable

It’s B&W’s belief that most folks will always keep ANC on while using the Px7 S3. As such, it only quotes one number for battery life: 30 hours. That should be more than enough to get you through even the longest flight, but keep in mind that if you listen louder than 50% volume, or if you’re in an especially noisy environment, that number will be lower -- perhaps as much as 15-20% lower.

It’s also worth noting that when the company releases its spatial audio upgrade, it’s a good bet that this will also impact battery life. On Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, for instance, the Immersive Audio feature can reduce playtime by up to 25%.

If you’re worried about stamina, you can always disable ANC, and if that’s still not enough, the Px7 S3 have a very impressive quick-charge time of an extra 7 hours for just 15 minutes of charging.

One more (missing) feature

It’s clear that B&W has tried to future-proof the Px7 S3 by including both hi-res audio (via aptX Adaptive and USB Audio) and the potential for spatial audio down the road. Which is why I’m a bit baffled by the lack of support for Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast. 

Auracast, which lets compatible wireless headphones tune in to publicly available Bluetooth broadcasts, has just started making its way into our lives. But it will soon be ubiquitous in places like airports, museums, movie theaters, gyms, sports arenas, and even at home via our TVs.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 (left) and Px7 S3 (right). Credit: Simon Cohen / Mashable

Sennheiser, Sony, JBL, and others have already jumped on the Auracast bandwagon with their latest flagship headphones, making this a missed opportunity for B&W to keep the Px7 S3 as a leading option in the coming years. 

Are the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 worth it?

B&W headphones are usually more expensive than the competition, but that's no longer the case. As Mashable's tech editor noted in his Sony XM6 review, $449 is the new standard price of admission for premium headphones.

So, are they worth $449? I say yes, especially if you care about design. The Sony XM6 headphones may have advantages like superior ANC and spatial audio, but they also have an all-plastic construction, whereas the slick-looking Px7 S3 are made from fabric, aluminum, and synthetic leather. With killer sound and a cool aesthetic, they're a solid contender in a very competitive market.

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Despite the enthusiasm of actors in Swiffer commercials, few people are smiling when the time comes to mop their hardwood and tile floors. So if you're already considering buying a robot vacuum because it'll take one major chore off your to-do list, then you can probably see why the best robot vacuum and mop would be doubly worth it.

I'm not saying that you can expect every robot vacuum that mops to scrub your kitchen grout with the same tenacity as you could by hand with a toothbrush. But the best mopping robot vacuums have gotten much better over the past few years. Many have smart mopping settings that unleash deeper scrubbing on specified spills or stains, and some even use AI sensors to assess whether a mess has been sufficiently cleaned. You can also set your robot vacuum to take multiple passes over dirty floors in the app's settings — one of my go-to tips for making your vacuum work better.

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Hybrid robot vacuums' self-emptying docks are also getting far more advanced. The best robot mop combos will also automatically wash and dry their mopping pads, self-dispense cleaning liquid, and then refill themselves with clean water from the dock. In theory, mopping pad maintenance should be nearly as automated as the cleaning itself.

I've personally tested more than 25 robot vacuum and mop combos in my own apartment, and I've narrowed your options down to just five robovacs.

So if you want to walk around barefoot, make pet hair disappear, and keep hardwood floors shiny and clean, then these are the best robot vacuum and mop combos to buy in 2025.

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I've tested several other robot vacuum hybrids that didn't make the cut. Some, like the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra, Roborock Qrevo Master, Narwal Freo X Ultra were top picks in this list at one point, but were merely upstaged in power and price tag value by newer models.

I've also tested some 2025 robot vacuum releases that were OK, but weren't contenders for this list. The Dreame X50 Ultra grabbed attention during its CES 2025 debut for its ability to "climb," though the fine print is that it can't scale thresholds taller than 6 millimeters (about 2.36 inches). The Roborock Saros 10 and 10R were able to hoist over the few thick doorway thresholds in my apartment just as well as the X50 Ultra. Its mopping and vacuuming capabilities are better than most mid-range robot vacuums, of course, but they weren't impressive enough for me to suggest the X50 Ultra in this list over either Saros model.

I'm also in the process of testing the new fleet of 2025 Roombas. The Roomba Combo 205 DustCompactor wouldn't be a bad pick if you absolutely can't spare floor space for a self-empty dock. But for being one of iRobot's newest vacuums, I expected it to be a much smoother, smarter navigator.

I'll be the first person to tell someone to just grow up and buy a nice Dyson rather than settle for a cheaper cordless vacuum. Yes, the Dyson purchase probably requires extra saving up, and yes, I acknowledge that a vacuum costing the same (or more) than a month's rent puts it in the "overpriced" category. But if you can swing it, I think a Dyson stick vacuum is worth it.

And this is simply because my Dyson with a laser does such a good job that it makes me prefer doing the chore manually. If a robot vacuum does a crappy job of cleaning a hard floor, my Dyson V12 Detect Slim will snitch immediately, using its green laser to highlight any leftover hairs or specks that a robot vacuum missed. It's still clutch to be able to rely on a robot vacuum for surface-level jobs in a pinch, but for better or for worse, my ultimate test for my army of robot vacuums is how they stand up against my Dyson stick vacuum.

So what better robot vacuum to compete with my beloved Dyson stick vacuum than a Dyson robot vacuum? I went into my experience with Dyson's 360 Vis Nav with high expectations, despite already knowing about Dyson's odd choice to omit crucial robot vacuum features like mopping and self-emptying. Here's my Dyson robot vacuum review.

Dyson rarely releases robot vacuums, so this was huge

The 360 Vis Nav initially sold out at Dyson's website within hours of release on March 19, 2024. Stock subsequently dwindled completely at other retailers like Amazon and Best Buy within the following days. That's not surprising — demand for a Dyson robot vacuum has been bubbling since 2016, which is the last time Dyson released a robot vacuum in the U.S. And it was a flop.

Nearly a decade later, the premise of a Dyson robot vacuum felt much more auspicious. Dyson has perfected its cyclonic suction power in the realm of cordless stick vacuums, so it should have no problem converting that expertise to robot form, right?

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The 360 Vis Nav came out with the promise of being the world's most powerful robot vacuum, aided by a flat edge and a genius extending side duct for better corner cleaning than what a round robot vacuum can manage. A D-shaped robot vacuum is unique, but isn't something we've never seen before. And it's definitely not the most... interesting choice Dyson made with this physical design. Let's start there.

This physical design is very unique (derogatory)

You can tell a Dyson vacuum is a Dyson vacuum just by looking at it. The metallic gray bodies, bold pops of color, and chunky industrial details are pretty recognizable to anyone who has shopped for a vacuum before.

And I've never minded that boldness. My V12 Detect Slim, which is gray with a weird orange tentacle-looking piece on the dust bin and a purple filter cap, is a flex mounted on the wall in my kitchen. When guests come over, they immediately recognize and respect that this is a Dyson household.

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That being said, Dyson should have reined in its signature design with the 360 Vis Nav, because it's kind of an eyesore. Rather than sticking to graphite, the entire body is bright indigo. That is topped off with an exterior circular dustbin that was probably meant to give cool exposed gear vibes, but more so resembles a curled-up centipede.

Something about the 360 Vis Nav and the Fleetwood Mac record just don't vibe. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable You can choose a cleaning mode on the touchscreen, but that's about it. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

I guess the polarizing design choice might be appealing to ultra-modern maximalists, but given my guests' puzzled reactions when they see the 360 Vis Nav in my living room, the lack of curb appeal feels pretty palpable.

Despite the fact that robot vacuums are becoming increasingly common, they can still feel a bit out of place in many homes — way too tech-y to mesh in an otherwise cozy room. Other brands have caught onto the consumer's preference for chicness and subtlety, like the dapper, all-white or all-black bodies of the Roborock Saros 10 and Saros 10R (two of my favorite robot vacuums of 2025).

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So the dust bin isn't concealed on the underside or back like it traditionally is on standalone robot vacuums. Yes, this means that the wad of gray dust will be facing outward until it's time to empty. You'd be off the hook from that for weeks and weeks had Dyson made its robot vacuum able to empty itself like so many others do. But at least the 360 Vis Nav's 0.15-gallon dust bin is larger than most non-self-emptiers, I guess.

You hold the dustbin like a purse and click it open via the handle. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

And granted, if a robot vacuum is going to require manual emptying, Dyson's system is definitely the mildest pain in the ass. Just pull up the handle and un-click the bin while the vac is charging, hold it over a trash can, and push the red button. The door swings open downward, and everything falls directly into the trash.

But then, the fact that it can't empty itself still has me circling back to the fact that it's just not an attractive appliance — the manual emptying requires easy access to the dust bin, and that means you can't just store the robot vacuum under a piece of furniture and call it a day. For example, the 3i G10+ robot vacuum that I tested isn't a cute robot vacuum, either. But it has a cool dust compacting system that essentially acts like a self-emptying dock, minus the actual dock that takes up space. It can subtly be stored just about anywhere — the G10+ simply lived under my TV stand during testing, its bulky design kept out of sight in my carefully-decorated living room.

Speaking of questionable design choices, not even the religious RuPaul's Drag Race stan in me can justify the black and white checkered flags stuck to the 360 Vis Nav's dock. This thin panel needs to be attached in order for the vac to map correctly and find its way back. Without it, the 360 Vis Nav looks like me trying to parallel park. No other robot vacuums I've tested require obnoxious stickers to drive themselves back to the dock.

Smart mapping is accurate, but customizing zones is frustrating

A small LCD touchscreen and a small transparent sphere known as the Eye sit atop the 360 Vis Nav. You use the touchscreen during setup when connecting to the WiFi, and I appreciate that all of the steps are laid out in very simple terms. You can also use the touchscreen to select from four cleaning modes (which you can also do on the app): auto, boost, quiet, and quick. They're pretty self-explanatory.

The other piece of tech on top, the Dyson Eye, replaces the circular LiDAR tower that is seen on a lot of competing robot vacuums. The Eye has a 360-degree view of its surroundings and, with the help of 26 different sensors, is said to analyze up to 10,000 data points a second, allowing it to remember your home's layout and navigate around large obstacles like furniture and walls.

Tight-knit table legs or kitchen chair legs did not trip the 360 Vis Nav up once. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable The 360 Vis Nav knew to not use its side suction around these defenseless blanket tassels. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

The 360 Vis Nav's mapping run proved to be quite accurate the first time around, at least when assessing the general perimeter of the floor plan. (Dividing rooms in the app wasn't as seamless.) After each cleaning session, the MyDyson app offers what looks like a heat map version of its smart map, showing where it found the most dust. It'll work harder in those areas the next time you start a full home cleaning.

Navigation-wise, the 360 Vis Nav is nimble when dealing with tricky furniture. It never got stuck once in my apartment, and was able to carve tightly around our acorn-shaped coffee table. I'm not over the lack of small obstacle avoidance technology, though. And I elaborate on these gripes in the downsides section of this review.

Suction power: Great on carpet, but rough around the edges

When it first came out, Dyson insisted that the 360 Vis Nav had double the suction power of any robot vacuum. At first, it was nearly impossible to prove or disprove that — Dyson historically measured vacuum suction power in Air Watts (AW) instead of the more common measurement of Pascals (Pa). At some point since its spring 2024 release, Dyson quietly updated the 360 Vis Nav's online description with "22,000 Pa of suction power." That's a great number and all, but it confirms that the 360 Vis Nav doubling the suction power of any other robot vacuum is just not true. Several flagship Roborock robot vacuums clean with 20,000 to 22,000 Pa, and new Dreame robot vacuums coming in fall 2025 are said to dish out 30,000 Pa.

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But how well does the Dyson robot vacuum clean in practice? Success stories first: The Dyson 360 Vis Nav is a solid robot vacuum for carpet and rugs. It aced any debris test I threw at it, audibly boosting suction (in auto mode) when it came across a mess. These three piles of crushed tortilla chips, soil, and cat fur were totally cleared before the 360 Vis Nav went back to its dock, even when I was skeptical after it missed some pieces on the first pass.

Crumbs, dirt, pet hair — the usual. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable The 360 Vis Nav sensed that debris was left and went back to get these pieces. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

The effectiveness is probably a combination of sheer suction power and the triple-action brush roll. It's basically a spitting image of the one on Dyson's Digital Motorbar cleaning head for its cordless vacuums, combining soft nylon, stiff bristles, and anti-static carbon fiber strands that dig into carpet pile, attract debris like velcro, and suck it out.

In terms of battery life, Dyson alleges that the 360 Vis Nav can run for 65 minutes. I was able to send the Dyson out to cover two rooms that took just under half an hour each, and it had enough juice for both on one charge. However, I can see this run time dwindling significantly if more of the floor is carpet or needs to be cleaned in boost mode. Plus, while an hour of juice is fine for a full clean of a small space like my apartment, a larger home would probably require double that battery life.

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Hard floors were more of a struggle than carpet, which is surprising because it's usually the other way around for robot vacuums.

My bathroom is one place where I need a robot vacuum to reliably clean on a daily basis. It's where one of my cats' litter boxes is, and it's where my hair sheds the most — and is the only place in the apartment where I always walk barefoot. So tell me why, on multiple occasions, I walked in there after a 360 Vis Nav run to see the back third of the floor still scattered with kitty litter and long hairs. Either the 360 Vis Nav's suction did virtually nothing, or it didn't attempt to go back there at all. Considering a $299 Shark robot vacuum successfully came to the rescue afterwards, neither of those excuses will fly.

Similarly, the laser on my Dyson V12 Detect Slim showed a decent amount of dust still remaining in front of the litter box in the kitchen after the 360 Vis Nav cleaned there.

Yes, this is *after* the 360 Vis Nav came through. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable Dyson's hyped edge cleaning was a huge letdown

Aside from rocking a flat edge to scoot into 90-degree angles better than a round vacuum, the 360 Vis Nav is equipped with side ducts that extend when cleaning along a wall. These target suction power to the side of the vacuum that the wall is on, replacing the traditional flimsy spinning side brushes that operate on mere hope. This was going to be huge if true: Robot vacuums universally struggle to grab the dust bunnies that blew into the corner behind the couch or the crumbs pushed up against cabinets or appliances.

I thought this was a first pass blunder, but no, it was left like this. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable Once again, the Dyson V12 Detect Slim saved the day. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

Unfortunately, the 360 Vis Nav fell short of edge-pectations. During my spill-rice-on-purpose challenge, the vac did an OK (just OK) job at clearing the middle of the floor, but hardly grabbed any of the rice hanging out under the lip of the cabinets. Debris being left behind around the outskirts of a room was a recurring theme. A quick skim of my Roborock Saros 10R review and you'd know that it actually is possible for a robot vacuum to be good at cleaning corners.

Downsides: Dyson skipped crucial features, then charged too much

My list of cons of the 360 Vis Nav will be pretty straightforward — not because Dyson got very few things wrong, but because there's actually not a ton of features to evaluate. No self-emptying, no mopping, no small obstacle avoidance. I'll cover those in the section exploring the competition, but first, I want to touch on the features that are present, but disappointing.

There's a lot of misplaced innovation going on here. Rather than ensuring some basic features that every high-end robot vacuum should have, Dyson put its energy into things like a touchscreen. That would have been cool if you could do anything more proactive than select the cleaning mode through it.

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Similarly, I've already gone off about how the 360 Vis Nav doesn't even reliably clean edges — the one thing it was supposed to excel at.

Spot cleaning is another huge miss. Sometimes, scheduling a cleaning for one room in particular isn't specific enough. Sometimes, you just need to directly tackle the few feet surrounding the kitchen counter, or the front door, or the litter box. If the ability to physically pick the vacuum up, plop it in the spot that needs attention, and press a button on the top to make it go isn't an option, I'll settle for drawing a zone in the app.

JUST LET ME PINCH THE DIVIDER EASILY, I BEG YOU. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

The MyDyson app doesn't differentiate between rooms and zones, despite referring to the entire room-labeling process as "zoning." The most intuitive robot vacuum apps allow you to drag a rectangle onto whatever area of the map you desire for a one-time cleaning, no questions asked.

But if you want to spot clean with the 360 Vis Nav, you have to put dividers up just like you would when separating a bedroom from the hallway. That'd be fine if the dividers were easy to set up with your finger. But they barely respond to pinching or dragging, and then get mad at you for not being arranged correctly. This once again had me sending a $299 robot vacuum to cover those spontaneous spots.

The competition

Dyson's choice to simply omit features like self-emptying and mopping is unforgivable at this price point. These "advanced" autonomy features may have been considered premium in 2020, but have become accessible at any price point in the past two years. You can easily score a reliable robot vacuum and mop combo that also empties itself for less than $500 even without a sale.

Other robot vacuums out there hovering at the same $1,000 price point are way more autonomous than the 360 Vis Nav. A ton of premium robot vacs are equipped with small obstacle avoidance technology to avoid run-ins with common household items like charging cords, laundry, or pet waste. One of the more fun features becoming more common is a roving livestream pet camera that shows a POV of what the vacuum sees while it's cleaning.

Not only do these premium hybrid robot vacuums mop, but they are also fully self-sufficient through automatic mopping pad washing and drying, and self-refilling clean water tanks.

It's also impossible not to compare the 360 Vis Nav to Dyson's own stick vacuum lineup, especially when the 360 Vis Nav costs more than the most expensive cordless Dyson, the $1,049 Gen5 Outsize. That vac more than doubles the suction power and dustbin capacity of the 360 Vis Nav, plus it can be trusted to get into corners. Yes, you'll be the one doing the work, but it's actually fun when you're guided by a game-changing laser that highlights exactly where dust and debris are. You already know I back the V12 Detect Slim, which can often be snagged for less than $500.

Is the Dyson 360 Vis Nav worth it?

Nope. And that's not an "unless you have the budget to spend $1,000 on a robot vacuum" nope. It's just a hard nope. I don't think I was alone in my skepticism about this Dyson's value — Dyson permanently dropped the 360 Vis Nav Price from its original $1,199.99 to $999.99 in 2025, if that's any indication of its public perception. Even now, it's still ridiculously overpriced.

Similarly-priced competitors empty themselves, mop, wash and dry their own mopping pads, and can detect small obstacles like cords, pet waste, and socks. The 360 Vis Nav doesn't do any of that, and doesn't even ace edges, the main thing it claimed to be good at.

And even if the 360 Vis Nav wasn't drowning in competition from other robot vacuums, it would still lose to its number one enemy: its own cordless stick vacuums.

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We don't know about you, but we're so glad that College football is back. Things kick off with Week 0 action before the first proper round of games in Week 1. The pick of the bunch is almost definitely the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, but don't sleep on Hawai'i vs. Stanford.

We're honestly not sure what to expect from this matchup, and that makes it all the more exciting. The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors are close favorites, but Stanford Cardinal will do everything they can to make a positive start to this new campaign.

SEE ALSO: How to watch the NFL online for free

If you want to watch Hawai'i vs. Stanford for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Hawai'i vs. Stanford?

Hawai'i vs. Stanford takes place at 7:30 p.m. ET on Aug. 23. This game takes place at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.

How to watch Hawai'i vs. Stanford for free

Hawai'i vs. Stanford is broadcast on CBS. Fans can live stream this game on a wide range of recommended services, some of which include free trials so you can follow the action without actually spending anything.

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FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and provides the opportunity to watch on 10 screens at once, if that's your thing. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

Fubo takes sports seriously, and that's something we appreciate. With the Pro subscription, you get access to most college football broadcasts. But hardcore fans may want to consider upgrading to the Elite plan, which unlocks access to ESPNU, SEC Network, Pac-12 Network, and ACC Network. Either way, we suggest you test the waters for seven days before you make any sort of commitment.

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Sling is a comprehensive sporting service that offers a whole host of benefits, but you do need to be careful when selecting a plan. The Orange and Blue packages give you access to FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and more in local markets, but for access to ACC Network, SEC Network, Big Ten Network, and more, you'll need the Sports Extra package. We recommend checking your local market to ensure you get access to the channels you actually need.

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Hulu + Live TV is not exactly cheap, but it does offer good bang for your buck. You need to cough up $76.99 per month (after a three-day trial), but you get access to over 95 live TV channels, plus Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ (all with ads). The included access to ESPN+ provides bonus access to even more college football games on top of live TV networks like ABC, FOX, ESPN, The CW, ACC Network, and more. Now that's value.

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YouTube TV provides access to over 100 live channels. Newsflash: that's a lot. This huge list includes most of the channels you actually need to watch live college football, including NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, and ESPN, plus networks like FS1 and SEC Network. YouTube TV also offers that all-important free trial so you can watch select games without spending anything.

How to watch Hawai'i vs. Stanford from anywhere in the world

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of college football from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Hawai'i vs. Stanford from anywhere in the world 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 the U.S.

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming service

5. Watch Hawai'i vs. Stanford from anywhere in the world

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

• 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 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 (with money-back guarantee).

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The wait is over. College football is back. And the first weekend of games provides some real intrigue.

The Kansas Jayhawks take on the Fresno State Bulldogs in the Week 0 college football schedule in non-conference action. It's probably not quite as big as the Aer Lingus College Football Classic, but it's not too far behind. It's easily one of the most interesting matchups with weekend, as both sides look to bounce back after disappointing campaigns in 2024.

SEE ALSO: How to watch the NFL online for free

If you want to watch Kansas vs. Fresno State for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Kansas vs. Fresno State?

Kansas vs. Fresno State takes place at 6:30 p.m. ET on Aug. 23. This game takes place at the David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium.

How to watch Kansas vs. Fresno State for free

Kansas vs. Fresno State is broadcast on FOX. Fans can live stream this game on a wide range of recommended services, some of which include free trials so you can follow the action without actually spending anything.

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Channels: ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NBCSN, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network, and The CW

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and provides the opportunity to watch on 10 screens at once, if that's your thing. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

Fubo takes sports seriously, and that's something we appreciate. With the Pro subscription, you get access to most college football broadcasts. But hardcore fans may want to consider upgrading to the Elite plan, which unlocks access to ESPNU, SEC Network, Pac-12 Network, and ACC Network. Either way, we suggest you test the waters for seven days before you make any sort of commitment.

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Channels: ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN 3, ESPNews, ESPN U, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, Pac-12 Network, SEC Network

Sling is a comprehensive sporting service that offers a whole host of benefits, but you do need to be careful when selecting a plan. The Orange and Blue packages give you access to FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN, and more in local markets, but for access to ACC Network, SEC Network, Big Ten Network, and more, you'll need the Sports Extra package. We recommend checking your local market to ensure you get access to the channels you actually need.

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Channels: ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, ESPN U, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, and The CW

Hulu + Live TV is not exactly cheap, but it does offer good bang for your buck. You need to cough up $76.99 per month (after a three-day trial), but you get access to over 95 live TV channels, plus Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ (all with ads). The included access to ESPN+ provides bonus access to even more college football games on top of live TV networks like ABC, FOX, ESPN, The CW, ACC Network, and more. Now that's value.

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Channels: ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NBCSN, SEC Network, and The CW

YouTube TV provides access to over 100 live channels. Newsflash: that's a lot. This huge list includes most of the channels you actually need to watch live college football, including NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, and ESPN, plus networks like FS1 and SEC Network. YouTube TV also offers that all-important free trial so you can watch select games without spending anything.

How to watch Kansas vs. Fresno State from anywhere in the world

If you're abroad for this fixture, you might need to use a VPN to unblock your favorite streaming service. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the U.S., meaning you can unblock live streams of college football from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Kansas vs. Fresno State from anywhere in the world 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 the U.S.

4. Sign in to your favorite streaming service

5. Watch Kansas vs. Fresno State from anywhere in the world

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

• Servers in 105 countries including the U.S.

• 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 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 (with money-back guarantee).

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GET UP TO 30% OFF: Casper's Labor Day sale is running until Sept. 9. Get up to 30% off mattresses for a limited time.

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A few Labor Day sales have kicked off early, and if you've been hoping to grab a new mattress during this busy shopping period, you're in luck. Several popular retailers have already launched their Labor Day sales, including Casper — score up to 30% off mattresses for a limited time.

Take your pick from a wide range of discounted mattresses right now at in the Casper Labor Day sale. Casper's The One mattress is currently 20% off, from $749 to $599. The Dream mattress is 30% off, from $1,495 to $1,045. Whatever level of luxury you're looking for, Casper has something for you this Labor Day.

SEE ALSO: The Home Depot Labor Day Sale is live: Shop the best deals on tools, grills, and outdoor equipment

Casper also has a variety of bundles on sale alongside 30% off adjustable bed frames, up to 30% off their Cooling Collection, and 10% off bedroom essentials like a mattress topper, nightlight, or a sheet set. If you've been looking to refresh your bedroom ahead of Fall, there's no better time than now to do it.

This sale comes to an end on Sept. 9, so act fast to grab the items that catch your eye. Check out Casper's full Labor Day sale here, but to get you started, we've lined up a selection of standout offers.

The best Casper Labor Day deals

• The One Casper Premium Foam Mattress — $599 $749 (20% off)

• The Dream Casper Hybrid Mattress — $1,045 $1,495 (30% off)

• The Snow Casper Cooling Hybrid Mattress — $1,395 $1,995 (30% off)

• The Dream Max Casper Hybrid Mattress — $1,815 $2,595 (30% off)

• The Snow Max Casper Cooling Hybrid Mattress — $2,270 $3,245 (30% off)

SAVE 25%: Helix is offering 25% off sitewide for Labor Day.

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If you're looking for a new bed frame or mattress, or both, you're in luck. Some sleep retailers are treating us to some early Labor Day sales, and that includes Helix.

Helix is offering 25% off sitewide with the code LDW25. So whether you need a new bed frame, mattress, or even some fancy new bedding, you can get it all for significantly less than list price. The discount is applied across the full range, so if you're looking for something luxurious or keeping it basic, there should be something for you.

SEE ALSO: Don’t overpay for quality bedding

Labor Day has slowly become one of the biggest shopping events of the year, especially when it comes to home and furniture. And with this early access sale, you don't need to stress over snagging last-minute deals. Instead, you can peruse your options and secure a saving ahead of the big day.

The best Helix Labor Day deals

• Helix Midnight Luxe — $1,799 $2,398.66

• Sunset Luxe — $1,799 $2,399

• Dawn Luxe — $1,799 $2,399

• Helix Birch Luxe Natural — $1,968 $2,624

Head to Helix to shop the best deals from the Labor Day sale, and don't forget to add the code LDW25 at the checkout to save.

In the market for a new, premium Android smartphone? Luckily, there are some heavy-hitting options for you.

Namely, the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The former just hit the scene thanks to the big Made by Google event, while the latter's been on store shelves since January. Rather than sitting here and establishing more context, though, let's just jump right into the comparison so you can figure out which flagship appeals to you more.

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$1,299 Save $194 Get Deal Google vs. Samsung: The Pixel 10 Pro has the better price Not a very exciting range of colors this year. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

Many of the differences between these two phones will come down to personal preference and will contain a decent amount of nuance. Price is not one of them.

The Google Pixel 10 Pro starts at $999 while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra starts at $1,299. Perhaps the rest of this article will help you understand why Samsung's handset is more expensive, but the fact of the matter is that going with Google will save a bit of money.

Design: Neither phone is winning design awards The S25 Ultra has an impressive camera array. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable The signature camera bump on the Pixel 10 Pro. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

Ultimately, these are both smartphones, meaning they both look like smartphones. There's only so much that can be done within that framework, in terms of physical design. That said, both Samsung and Google have their own unique design languages that are worth talking about here.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra made a huge improvement over its predecessor by including rounded edges on the phone's frame, though they are notably still more angular than the Pixel 10 Pro. The arrangement of the rear camera modules accounts for the biggest design change between these two phones, of course. Samsung lets its triple-lens array float freely without any kind of housing or camera bump, instead opting to just let the three lenses sit on top of one another. Google, on the other hand, still uses the same horizontal camera bar for its three lenses, which makes the phone look kinda like Cyclops from X-Men.

Samsung will pretty much always "win" when it comes to color options, too, just because it usually offers a lot more to choose from. The Galaxy S25 comes in seven colors: Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold, Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Silverblue, and Titanium Whitesilver. It should be noted that the first three colors in that list are only available online.

Meanwhile, the Pixel 10 Pro comes in four hues: Moonstone, Jade, Porcelain, and Obsidian.

Which flagship has better specs? Samsung. S25 Ultra does have a nice display. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable

Phones are for using and not for looking at, so let's talk specs. Here are the basic specs for the Pixel 10 Pro:

• 6.3-inch display with 1280x2856 resolution and 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate

• Google Tensor G5 chip

• 16GB RAM

• 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB storage

• 4,870mAh battery

And here are the equivalent specs for Galaxy S25 Ultra:

• 6.9-inch display with 3120x1440 resolution

• Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip

• 12GB RAM

• 256GB/512GB/1TB storage

• 5,000mAh battery

There are obviously a few things to discuss here. The S25 Ultra is a much bigger phone than the Pixel 10 Pro, with a higher resolution display and a bigger battery. It's actually closer to the $1,199 Pixel 10 Pro XL in these respects, perhaps making that phone a more directly comparable device. Having said that, it's a clear advantage for Google that a smaller, cheaper version of its Pro phone exists at all.

That allows Google to offer a 128GB storage option for those who want it, but it also means the display and battery are smaller. Life is all about compromises. Interestingly, Google's phone has more RAM, regardless of size. There are no benchmarks out there yet for the Tensor G5 chip, though if previous years are any indication, it will probably not score as well as the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. That doesn't mean the Pixel 10 Pro will have markedly worse performance, though. In my experience, they're usually pretty comparable.

Samsung actually has one major advantage in this department: an included stylus. The S Pen accessory comes with the S25 Ultra, and the phone has a built-in slot for it. You may or may not be the type of person who wants to use a stylus, but that's objectively added value over the Pixel 10 Pro.

Google has the edge on AI features Samsung's AI daily hub looks like this. Credit: Screenshot: Samsung

Now that we're a few years into the whole "every phone has AI features" trend, the differences between devices are starting to get a little more blurry. Both of these handsets are marketed as "AI smartphones."

To succinctly sum up these two phones in particular, the Pixel 10 Pro's biggest new AI features are meant to play catch-up with Samsung and other competitors. That's not hard for Google, which has a full suite of AI tools powered by Gemini. And since the Pixel 10 Pro comes with a free year of Google AI Pro (if you purchase at the Pixel store, at least), Google may have the edge.

Namely, the Pixel 10 Pro has live language translation during phone calls, theoretically enabling seamless vocal communication across language barriers (we're still testing the Pixel 10 series). The Galaxy S25 Ultra could already do this in January, though Google samples your voice for a more natural conversation and performs the translation on your device for privacy. Google also added Daily Hub, a new one-stop-shop for your daily schedule, weather forecast, to-do list, and relevant news. Samsung, believe it or not, also had that earlier this year.

Google does have some advantages in terms of AI photo editing. Pixel 10 Pro can edit photos based on text prompts, in case your ability to describe things is stronger than your editing finger. Camera Coach is also an intriguing new feature that can potentially teach you how to properly compose photos. Aside from that, many of the AI editing features across both of these phones are pretty similar.

We also have to mention Google's new Magic Cue tool. It's an AI assistant that finds information from apps like Gmail, Calendar, Screenshots, and Messages so it can automatically make recommendations. Texting someone about a dinner reservation? Magic Cue will pull up the booking and add a link to the text for you.

Pixel 10 Pro vs. Galaxy S25 Ultra: Which phone has the best camera? Yep, still looks like Cyclops. Credit: Joe Maldonado/Mashable SEE ALSO: Google Pixel 10 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25: Which smartphone is right for you?

Which flagship is better for photography? We can't render a verdict just yet.

At Made by Google, the company claimed the Pixel 10 Pro has the best camera on any phone in the world. While the S25 Ultra offers a way higher megapixel count on its main rear camera, the Pixel 10 Pro supposedly closes the gap with strong AI zoom, high-quality nighttime photography, and motion stabilization for video.

The Pixel 10 Pro's camera specs are as follows:

• Rear cameras: 50MP wide, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom

• Front camera: 42MP

And here's what you get with Galaxy S25 Ultra:

• Rear cameras: 200MP wide, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom

• Front camera: 12MP

It's also worth mentioning that both phones now offer up to 100x digital zoom, though it remains to be seen how well it works on Pixel 10 Pro. On Galaxy S25 Ultra, it's pretty obvious that the phone is doing some digital trickery to fill in the blanks.

Regardless, 200MP vs. 50MP for the main rear lens is a pretty stark difference, although we need to do detailed testing to see if it manifests in a meaningful way. The Pixel 10 Pro might make up for that with a 42MP selfie cam, depending on how much you like taking selfies.

At the end of the day, you're probably going to be able to take pretty good pictures of your pets and/or meals for Instagram, no matter which phone you choose.

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TL;DR: Stop paying monthly for your favorite apps — get a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $49.97.

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If you’ve been putting off buying Microsoft Office because you don’t want another subscription to manage, here’s the refresh your Windows PC has been waiting for: a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 is currently just $49.97 (reg. $219.99). Pay once, and you’ll never see another renewal notice again.

There’s a reason Office is still the productivity standard. Whether you’re playing with numbers in Excel, prepping presentations in PowerPoint, writing all your things in Word, or keeping your inbox under control in Outlook, you know everything you create will open seamlessly for colleagues, teachers, or clients. No more awkward “can you resend that in a different format?” moments.

SEE ALSO: Google Pixel 10 vs. Samsung Galaxy S25: Which smartphone is right for you?

This one-time purchase includes lifetime access to:

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What makes Office 2021 Pro stand out is its balance of familiarity and upgrades. The refreshed ribbon interface makes finding tools easier than ever, and you can customize formatting, layouts, and fonts to your style. It’s straightforward enough for daily emails and documents, but powerful enough for designers, analysts, and anyone juggling big projects.

And yes, this is a permanent license. It installs on one Windows PC and stays connected to your device. You’ll get instant delivery with your license keys, fast download links, and customer support if you need it.

Don’t miss this lifetime license to all the best MS Office apps for just $49.97 (reg. $219.99).

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TL;DR: Get lifetime access to lessons in 14 different languages with Babbel, now only $159.

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Learning a new language isn’t easy, but it also might not be as hard as some apps make it seem. If memorizing vocab lists isn’t working for you, check out Babbel. They take a more practical approach to teaching, and there’s even an AI conversation partner who can help you practice your pronunciation.

Normally, a Babbel lifetime subscription would cost $599, but right now it’s on sale for $159. Check out what that gets you.

What can Babbel teach you?

Babbel gives you lifetime access to courses in 14 different languages, and the format is designed to fit into real life. Each lesson takes around 10 to 15 minutes, so you can actually stick with it whether you’re commuting, traveling, or just squeezing in some study time between meetings.

SEE ALSO: The massive Masterclass Labor Day sale is live — get 50% off all courses right now

Here are a few of the included languages

• Spanish

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And that’s just the beginning.

Unlike other apps that focus heavily on word games or repetitive matching drills, Babbel centers its content around practical conversation topics. You’ll get lessons on travel, shopping, business, culture, and more, all developed by expert linguists and backed by academic research. Speech recognition helps fine-tune your pronunciation, while the new AI-powered conversation partner lets you practice speaking in real time.

Lessons sync across devices, so you can start on your computer and finish on your phone. There’s also an offline mode if you want to download lessons ahead of time. You can move at your own pace, revisit review sessions, and jump between beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels based on your comfort.

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It's a tough time to open up your wallet.

Global tariffs, a priority for the Trump administration, are hitting certain consumer products harder than others, including electronic gadgets that are reliant on imported product parts. Laptop base prices are seeing three-figure bumps. Items like gaming consoles, vehicles, and even sexual intimacy products have seen prices fluctuating up and down as the government ebbs on its tariff promises. And less obvious industries, like Hollywood, face similar uncertainty.

Meanwhile, founders and investors are closely monitoring industry headwinds as the Trump administration's Big Beautiful Bill introduces more regulatory uncertainty for those trying to stay afloat in competitive markets. 

SEE ALSO: Everything you need to know about AI companions

Organizations like the Consumer Tech Association (CTA), which facilitates a cohort of accessibility-based consumer tech companies and provides foundation grants to programs that serve seniors and people with disabilities, have been outspoken about the unintended consequences of the government's economic plan. 

"Make no mistake: American consumers, families, and workers will feel real pain," said CTA CEO and Vice Chair Gary Shapiro.

Amid a churning pricing storm, smaller companies dedicated to creating accessible tech are feeling the squeeze, already navigating a byzantine economic and regulatory reality. The plight of these companies is especially notable, since they serve one of the largest consumer populations — even people who aren't disabled in their younger years often utilize visual, hearing, or breathing aids as they age.

Higher tariffs, higher stakes

Predominantly grouped under the medtech umbrella, companies in the accessibility space are vying for medical and scientific credibility, in addition to garnering enough consumer demand for products like adaptive mobility aids, braille technologies, and other novel tools for people with disabilities.

Adaptive products — often "one of a kind" tech — are considered niche, despite their necessity for swaths of people globally. At large, assistive technologies can be in a regulatory limbo for years before they get into the hands of medical professionals and then in the hands of consumers, and insurance companies have more say than many would like. That makes succeeding in this industry more complicated and higher-risk than other tech sectors, explains Sarah Thomas, founder and CEO of accessibility consulting firm Delight x Design and an advisor in age tech — the new term for human-centered technologies designed to serve and adapt an aging population.

Compared to new laptops and gaming consoles, accessibility tools are "a need to have, not a nice to have," said Thomas. Even in a world without additional economic constraints, accessibility tools and assistive technologies are already shockingly high-priced. Power wheelchairs, for example, can range from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars. Hearing aids run between $1,000 and $4,000, on average. New technologies are even steeper, and financial assistance or insurance reimbursement is never assured.

Tim Balz is a former SpaceX engineer and founder of smart seating company Kalogon. Balz has been working in the wheelchair space for 15 years and is credited as building the world's "first smart wheelchair." Kalogon is now a leader in AI-powered pressure control and adaptive and reactive seating, meant to diminish the harm of pressure injuries for wheelchair users.

Balz, who now invests in start-ups himself, explained that companies often raise product MSRPs to stay competitive to insurance companies, but in doing so price out individuals who may have been able to pay out-of-pocket for a device.

With beginnings as a nonprofit, Kalogon has chosen to rethink how to use capitalism as an engine for good. "The leading cushion was invented 50 years ago and hasn't really been changed. We built a product that was entirely focused on solving the customer's needs," Balz said, "by trying to do what was right and not what was easy."

Neal Weinstock is the founder and CEO of Soliddd, developing AR- and VR-powered smart glasses that can support individuals with macular degeneration and other forms of vision loss. Weinstock explains that after 15 years of testing and a successful debut at CES this year, the company is only now opening up a path for users to get prequalified and test the glasses via a collaboration with the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary at Mount Sinai.

"We really, really care about our scientific and medical credibility," Weinstock said. "There's [200] million people in the world who absolutely need the first product that we can bring out, and we can only make a few thousand."  

Affordability is accessibility 

Medtech founders like Weinstock and Balz start their businesses already battling pricing and access. Many are now encumbered by staggering import fees, as well. Thomas spoke of a startup specializing in dementia support products that's currently paying out a $30,000 tariff bill just to order more inventory — without having made any sales. Other tech companies in Weinstock's circle have faced million-dollar tariff bills as their stock is held at the country's shipping ports, despite desperately attempting to shift manufacturing domestically. Similarly, a manufacturing colleague of Balz had to lay off staff to afford seven-figure costs related to shipping containers. 

Populations are aging, and the number of people who use assistive technology is only growing, and so there's a market there. - Neal Weinstock

Incurring even more additional costs from tariffs means these companies must choose between "eating" the differences or alienating even more consumers with higher unit prices. That can sink a startup quickly. 

"We have no idea just how much our costs are going to be because of the tariffs," said Weinstock. Soliddd's product is partially manufactured in the United States, but they also use Qualcomm chips from third party manufacturers, and proprietary pieces that are imported from other countries, like Japan. "I've had a long career doing hardware, and I see that hardware has just gone away in the United States," he said.

Other federal changes — new fee processes under the U.S. Patent Office, antiquated Medicare codes, and the Big Beautiful Bill — may add unforeseen costs. But investing in accessible design (and a better insurance reimbursement structure) could actually save the government money, too. According to Balz, the average pressure injury costs Medicare around $44,000, a steep price tag that could be slashed with preventative mobility aids.

More often than not, people with disabilities are bearing the cost of these solutions. A 2020 study from the National Disability Institute found that individuals with disabilities required 28 percent more income (about $17,690 annually) to achieve the same standard of living as non-disabled households. Out-of-pocket costs for these individuals are more than twice the average of someone without a disability. Acquiring assistive devices often requires a complicated formula of partial health insurance coverage, personal costs, and even loans — many have turned to crowdfunding to get around the staggering prices. 

"How do you pass off some of the tariff impact without pricing yourself out of the market or overdoing a price shift to make it not accessible?" asked Thomas. "Affordability is also accessibility."

The problem goes both ways. Most companies in this industry are not raking in a profit — they rely on low volume manufacturing and higher prices to subsist. "Existing Low Vision Products sell for a lot of money per unit," explained Weinstock. "They don't sell too many, but we can charge a lot for the glasses — more than I would like to charge." 

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Companies like Kalogon have benefited from applying their assistive technologies to other industries early on, circumventing the complicated medical environment until they've got a firm financial foundation. In the case of the company's smart, pressure-sensing seats, Kalogon earned a contract with the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense before it fully went to market for people with disabilities, seeing an opportunity for the smart seats to reduce discomfort for military aircrews. That money in turn bolstered their internal R&D and a connected chain of domestic manufacturing. 

Kalagon is an outlier, though. Others fail before they can even get to those in need, facing notoriously high barriers to entry that include operating at deficits and trying to get their products through complicated reimbursement systems. Balz says he heard a common refrain while pitching his product: "There's a lot of tombstones there."   

This is a market that requires a lot of empathy to be able to innovate. - Tim Balz

Getting that cash flow becomes a crucial first step for these businesses. But these founders don't often describe their work as driven by profit. "You're trying to understand your consumer needs. You're trying to understand what the market needs. You're trying to meet those needs and not just build a product and hope someone likes it, but fit the needs of the individuals and society and make an impact," said Thomas. "These are often very passionate founders that come into this space who have a personal story or have some emotional connection to a need — that's wonderful." Add on harrowing tariff costs, and businesses are already seeing the cash flow dwindle, Thomas explained.   

Weinstock ties cash flow woes to the U.S.'s shift away from domestic manufacturing, which incentivizes less and less hardware in-country. "It's hard enough to get investment into a company making consumer hardware in this country," said Weinstock. "It just accelerates the trend towards only having software and services. You know, you got to be crazy to start a hardware company. I guess I'm crazy."

"What's impacting sales right now is more a slowdown because of the uncertainty," said Thomas. There's uncertainty among investors, founders, and consumers, who are waiting to see who will be saddled with the costs and how the industry will fare. But there's also a sense of nervousness among distributors and manufacturers, who must now make careful decisions about the international business they conduct — and which contracts are worth keeping. 

But "it's a growth category that is under appreciated by investors," Weinstock said. "Populations are aging, and the number of people who use assistive technology is only growing, and so there's a market there. Medical tech in general is only going to grow. And assistive technologies, to use the term broadly, are only going to grow." 

Tariffs may accelerate more profit-driven thinking

Disability, in a sense, is universal — from temporary illnesses to declining eyesight, or cognitive and mobility issues exacerbated with age, everyone will at one point in their life benefit from assistive and medical technologies designed for people with disabilities. Take Kalgon, for example, which, as Balz explains, inadvertently solved a problem that had a non-disabled commercial need. "In a lot of ways, you see innovation for people with disabilities heavily lag the rest of the world," explained Balz. "And in other ways, you actually see solving problems for people with disabilities being ahead of the curve, and then really benefiting everyone — the curb cut effect, elevators, even glasses are an assistive device."

If the tech world is all about progress, about finding the next big thing that proves the human capacity to innovate, then its failure to nurture assistive tech companies may be one of its biggest contradictions. 

"The history of innovation is that it doesn't usually come from inside big companies," Weinstock said. "It may get created somewhere within them, and then just doesn't emerge," as for-profit businesses make tough calls about market profitability. Balz agrees that assistive tech leaders offer a unique perspective often missed by Big Tech's loudest voices. "This is a market that requires a lot of empathy to be able to innovate," said Balz. "If there's one thing Fortune 500 companies are bad at, it's having empathy with their customers."

Corporate America is good at stepping in once a concept is proven, though. Many adaptive technologies, designed initially for a small market, are later reinvented and resold to larger ones — the concepts that power them may be picked up by corporations and used for a wider set of applications. Thomas helped pilot an early version of Liftware, technically impressive counterbalancing spoons and forks that help people with tremors. The startup was later acquired by Google, and became a viral sensation over night.

As veterans of the industry, investors like Thomas and founders like Balz and Weinstock have observed a cycle of companies rise and fall under economic pressure and a lack of investment. Weinstock spent the 1980s in Mexico, at the height of the country's protectionist import tariffs. He described witnessing the sharp decline in domestically manufactured products, like cheap cutlery that, instead of steadying a trembling hand, just snapped in half — this, he notes, was a failure to look ahead.

"We should be doing things that encourage the next generations of technology," said Weinstock. "With tariffs, you're just going to get forks that break."

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School is starting up. Summer is drawing to a close. And you know what that means? Fall movie season is upon us!

'Tis the season for film festivals to channel their very best into theaters nationwide, for studios to unfurl their flashiest movies ahead of the holidays, and for hidden gems to shine independently!

Below, Mashable's entertainment team has highlighted the must-see movies, the star-studded spectacles, the enticing sequels, the festival favorites, and the most intriguing new films that should be on your radar. Have your calendar ready as we preview the most exciting movies this fall (and winter) have to offer.

Whether in theaters, on demand, or streaming, these movies promise side-splitting laughs, pulse-pounding thrills, heart-breaking drama, and much, much more.

September 2025 releasesHighest 2 Lowest

Together, Denzel Washington and Spike Lee have made Mo' Better Blues, Malcolm X, He Got Game, Inside Man, and now Highest 2 Lowest. And that sentence alone doesn't have you hyped, check out my review, where I proclaim, "Highest 2 Lowest is Lee and Washington, reunited and good as ever."

A remake of Akira Kurosawa's High and Low, Highest 2 Lowest stars Washington as a record mogul whose world is thrown into spin when his son is kidnapped for a hefty ransom. Transporting this story to the streets of New York, Lee makes it his own, while Washington lays down a performance that's alive and exhilarating. Plus, A$AP Rocky delivers a star-making turn as street-smart rapper who takes a big swing. Whether you see it in theaters or stream it, don't miss Highest 2 Lowest.

Starring: Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, and A$AP Rocky

How to watch: Highest 2 Lowest is now in theaters; it comes to Apple TV+ on Sept. 5.

The Baltimorons

Is it too soon to call this one of my favorite movies of the year? Because nothing in 2025 has made me laugh like The Baltimorons. (Though The Naked Gun came close!)

Written by director Jay Duplass and star Michael Strassner, The Baltimorons centers on the unlikely friendship that blooms between two screw-ups on Christmas Eve in Baltimore. Cliff Cashen (Strassner) is a improv comic who's trying to settle down with a serious job and serious girlfriend. But on his way to her family's house, he breaks a tooth and requires emergency dental attention... on Christmas Eve. Lucky for him, Dr. Didi Dahl (Liz Larsen) saw her plans for the night go up in smoke, so she can come to the rescue, even if she grumbles about it. From this odd premise, hilarity ensues.

In my review out of SXSW, I cheered, "The Baltimorons is a celebration of those moments when — despite all the reasons to shield ourselves from a cruel world — we open up to a new friend. It's about the magic in being vulnerable, not out of naiveté but out of hope." Seek it out!

Starring: Michael Strassner, Liz Larsen, and Olivia Luccardi

How to watch: The Baltimorons opens in limited release on Sept. 5 before expanding nationwide Sept. 12.

Twinless

One of the most buzzed-about movies out of Sundance 2025, Twinless is a tale of love, grief, and obsession.

Writer/director James Sweeney stars as Dennis, a young man who makes a new friend in a support group for those mourning the death of their twin. But Dennis craves more, and what he'll do to get that is outrageous.

Out of Sundance, Sweeney won praise for the movie's titillating and twisted turns, while Dylan O'Brien won praise for playing two very different twins. One is a debonair gay man who oozes confidence, while the other is his straight and emotionally shut-down brother who's struggling to understand a world without his other half. Devilishly deranged, sexy, and funny, Twinless will be sure to have tongues wagging this fall.

Starring: James Sweeney, Dylan O’Brien, Lauren Graham, Aisling Franciosi, Chris Perfetti, and Tasha Smith

How to watch: Twinless opens in theaters on Sept. 5.

Him

Being a pro athlete is the dream. But what if it turns into a nightmare?

Jordan Peele, who brought us the mind-bending nightmares of Get Out, Us, and Nope, produced Him, directed by Justin Tipping. Grounded in the world of professional football, this sports thriller follows rising star Cameron Cade (former college wide receiver Tyriq Withers) who seems to have the world at his fingertips, when a legendary quarterback (Marlon Wayans) invites him to a remote training facility to become his protege. But a bizarre act of violence throws Cade's future in the NFL into question. What is he willing to sacrifice? We bet the answer will rattle our nerves.

Starring: Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox, Tim Heidecker, and Jim Jefferies

How to watch: Him opens in theaters on Sept. 19.

American Sweatshop

One of our favorites out of SXSW 2025, American Sweatshop is a "cyberthriller for the doomscrolling age," as I declared in my review.

Riverdale's Lili Reinhart stars as a young woman who makes rent by working as a content moderator at a video site. There, she and her co-workers are subjected to truly heinous footage of violence and depravity, which director Uta Briesewitz shrewdly keeps offscreen, so your imagination fills in the terrible gaps.

Haunted by a seeming snuff film, Reinhart's righteous heroine seeks some sort of real-world justice for the mysterious victim. Along the way, American Sweatshop builds dark thrills alongside even darker jokes. As I wrote in our review, "[It] gets under your skin, creeping up your spine to bend your brain. Like the internet videos that are its grim inspiration, it's not easy to shake off the chills American Sweatshop triggers."

Starring: Lili Reinhart, Daniela Melchior, Jeremy Ang Jones, Josh Whitehouse, and Joel Fry

How to watch: American Sweatshop opens in theaters Sept. 19.

One Battle After Another

Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio join forces for an action-thriller that looks to be one wild ride — with some solid punchlines!

Written and directed by Anderson, One Battle After Another stars DiCaprio as a former revolutionary who has to jump back into the fray when an old enemy surfaces and abducts his daughter. While that might seem like a pretty stone-faced action premise, the trailers for Anderson's latest reveal an earnest heart in their depictions of the father-daughter relationship. Plus, they brandish an all-star cast that includes Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor.

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti

How to watch: One Battle After Another opens in theaters Sept. 26.

October 2025 releasesThe Smashing Machine

You might recognize his voice. But heavy prosthetics on his face means you may not clock Dwayne Johnson in the lead role of this biopic from writer/director Benny Safdie.

Johnson brings his acting chops and WWE expertise together to star as UFC fighter Mark Kerr. Inside the arena, he is a terrifying titan. Outside, he's a gentle man, but one with demons to battle. Emily Blunt co-stars as Mark's wife, Dawn Staples. Together, they reveal the battles beyond the ring. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival ahead of its theatrical debut, The Smashing Machine could pave the path to Oscar gold as the Academy loves a drama about a pro fighter. (See The Fighter, The Wrestler, Raging Bull...) Could it be a contender?

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten, and Oleksandr Usyk

How to watch: The Smashing Machine opens in theaters on Oct. 3.

Good Boy Credit: Shudder

Another favorite out of SXSW, Good Boy has a wickedly perfect premise: A dog is trapped in haunted house, while his owner is oblivious to the ghostly evils there.

SEE ALSO: 'Good Boy' review: What if a dog were a horror movie hero?

Co-writer/director Ben Leonberg cast his own family dog Indy, described in the press notes as "a middle-aged, 35-pound retriever who has no idea that he’s a movie star." The riveting retriever carries this lean and tense movie on his furry shoulders, chasing shadows, barking in warning, and generally being the goodest of boys.

As I cheered in my rave review, "Good Boy is a deceptively simple horror movie that hits hard. You'll gasp. You'll scream. You'll pull your hands over your eyes and hope desperately for the best. It's a ruthless blast."

Starring: Indy the dog, Larry Fessenden, and Arielle Friedman

How to watch: Good Boy opens in theaters on Oct. 3.

Good Fortune

Imagine if Keanu Reeves were your guardian angel? Sounds like a dream right? Well, in the new comedy written, directed, and starring Aziz Ansari, it's more a wacky misadventure.

Reeves stars as Gabriel, a well-meaning but inept guardian angel who's trying to make a big difference in the life of a struggling gig worker named Arj (Ansari). So, he pulls a Trading Places, swapping Arj's circumstances with a wealthy tech bro, played by Seth Rogen.

Keanu Reeves as a (hot) angel. Comedy titans team up with stunning funny ladies Keke Palmer and Sandra Oh, and an eat-the-rich edge? Dear God, we're ready.

Starring: Seth Rogen, Aziz Ansari, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, and Keanu Reeves

How to watch: Good Fortune opens in theaters on Oct. 17.

A House of Dynamite

Academy Award–winning director of The Hurt Locker, Kathryn Bigelow returns with a fresh political thriller, A House of Dynamite.

For now, Netflix is keeping their secrets close to their chest in regards to this movie. But we do know it centers on the fallout when a single, unattributed missile is fired at the United States. Who did it? How will the U.S. respond? From Zero Day writer Noah Oppenheim, A House of Dynamite promises political intrigue and a star-stuffed cast. But hey, you had us at Bigelow.

Starring: Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke

How to watch: A House of Dynamite debuts on Netflix on Oct. 24.

Bugonia

Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos are cinema collaborators who refuse to play it safe. First, they teamed up in The Favourite, where Stone played a character who went from being covered in feces to the right hand of the queen. Then, Poor Things delved into kinky sex and reincarnated corpses, winning critics' praise and several Academy Awards. Now, on the heels of the more polarizing and more provocative Kinds of Kindness, comes Bugonia.

Based on the South Korean sci-fi comedy Save the Green Planet!, Bugonia stars Stone as a pharmaceutical CEO who is kidnapped by a conspiracy theorist (Kinds of Kindness' Jesse Plemons), who believes she's an alien. Look, in many a movie premise, the kooky kidnapper would be wrong. But we know better than to assume we can guess what Lanthimos has in store.

Starring: Jesse Plemons, Emma Stone, Aidan Delbis, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone

How to watch: Bugonia opens in theaters on Oct. 24.

Mortal Kombat II

Director Simon McQuoid and company are back with a sequel to 2021's Mortal Kombat. And like the video game that inspired both movies, this martial arts fantasy film is so violent that Warner Bros. already released a red-band trailer. So, buckle up.

Going for some fish-out-of-water comedy, Mortal Kombat II focuses on washed-up American action hero Johnny Cage (Karl Urban), who goes from swatting away intrusive fan boys to training for the titular to-the-death showdown. Surrounded by fearsome warriors like Kitana, Lord Raiden, and Scorpion, how could a guy whose biggest flex is his handsomeness possibly stand a chance? We are game to find out.

Starring: Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, Hiroyuki Sanada, Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, and Tati Gabrielle

How to watch: Mortal Kombat II opens in theaters on Oct. 24.

November 2025 releasesPredator: Badlands

Between Prey, Predator: Killer of Killers, and the upcoming Predator: Badlands, director Dan Trachtenberg has become the captain of this alien hunter franchise, taking big swings with each new movie. In Predator: Badlands, the screenplay co-written by Trachtenberg and Patrick Aison turns the tables by making the predator the story's protagonist instead of antagonist.

Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi stars as Dek, a runt of a Predator litter. Outcast from his clan on a remote planet, he makes an unusual alliance with Thia (Elle Fanning), an android made by the Weyland-Yutani company. (Hey there, continued Aliens/Predator crossover!) Between this and Alien: Earth, fans of sci-fi action are thriving this fall.

Starring: Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi

How to watch: Predator: Badlands opens in theaters on Nov. 7.

Keeper

Osgood Perkins has been chiseling out his name in horror, directing films like I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, Longlegs, and The Monkey. So what does he have in store for Keeper? Something sinister for sure.

The Monkey's Tatiana Maslany reunites with Perkins to play a woman whose romantic anniversary getaway to a secluded cabin goes horrifically sideways. How so? Well, Perkins is laying breadcrumbs in the film's trailers. What's your best guess?

Starring: Tatiana Maslany, Rossif Sutherland, Birkett Turton, Erin Boyes, and Tess Degenstein

How to watch: Keeper opens in theaters on Nov. 14.

Now You See Me: Now You Don't

In 2013, Now You See Me introduced audiences to a gang of roguish Vegas magicians known as The Four Horsemen. Over two films, they went on wild heists with mind-bending reveals. Now, they're back — and with some fresh blood in the crew.

Directed by Ruben Fleischer (Venom, Zombieland), Now You See Me: Now You Don't has Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg) and his crew going after "the most valuable jewel in history." To get it, they'll need to outsmart a massively wealthy, glamorous, and powerful arms dealer (Rosamund Pike). So, now it's not just a heist, it's a bit of vigilante hero work to bring the crime family down. Go big or don't sequel, right?

Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Morgan Freeman, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, and Rosamund Pike

How to watch: Now You See Me: Now You Don't opens in theaters on Nov. 14.

Wicked: For Good

Last year, Wicked was a smashing success, thrilling audiences and snagging Academy Award nominations for its stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande — as well as a Best Picture nod. Its sequel (or Part 2) is easily one of the most anticipated movies of 2025, delivering the smashing finale of the epic Broadway musical.

While theater kids can recite the songs it'll offer from memory, it's harder to say what director Jon M. Chu will have in mind for his big climax. However, the first trailer gives a look at what's become of Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, Madame Morrible, and The Wizard of Oz. Plus, we get a peek at Dorothy and her Yellow Brick Road buddies. Are you ready to fly (back to theaters)?

Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum

How to watch: Wicked: For Good opens in theaters Nov. 21.

Zootopia 2

Officer Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and her newly minted partner Office Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman) are having a hard time coming together. But when Chief Bogo (voiced by Idris Elba) orders them to locate a venomous snake in the eponymous metropolis, they better pull it together or they'll be split up.

Good news, the snake in question is voiced by Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan. And from the looks of this trailer, the sequel to Zootopia will be bringing big buddy-cop energy, new kooky corners to this wild world, and fresh — and fuzzy — fun.

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Idris Elba, Ke Huy Quan, Jenny Slate, Nate Torrence, Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake, Tommy Chong, Octavia Spencer, Alan Tudyk, and Shakira

How to watch: Zootopia 2 opens in theaters Nov. 26.

Frankenstein

Guillermo del Toro has made his name in monster movies featuring all kinds of monsters: From the superhero beasts of Blade II and Hellboy to the folklore creatures in Pan's Labyrinth, the kaiju of Pacific Rim, the ghastly ghosts of Crimson Peak, and the Oscar–winning wonder of The Shape of Water. Now, he brings us the father (or mother?) of monster movies: Frankenstein.

Adapted from Mary Shelley's landmark 1818 novel, Frankenstein stars Oscar Isaac as an arrogant genius of a scientist named Victor Frankenstein, who dreams of reignited life in a cobbled-together corpse. Who will play this iconic monster? Jacob Elordi. Look, the way del Toro boldly blends the beautiful and the beastly, I have no questions, no notes. My body is ready.

Starring: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Felix Kammerer, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley, Charles Dance, and Christoph Waltz

How to watch: Frankenstein will come to Netflix this November.

December 2025 releasesFive Nights at Freddy's 2

After the booming box office success of Five Nights at Freddy's, director Emma Tammi is back at the helm for the sequel. Based on Scott Cawthon's popular video game series, Five Nights at Freddy's 2 picks up with Mike Schmidt (Josh Hutcherson), who managed to survive his night gig at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, a haunted arcade, where the souls of murdered children power rotting animatronic animals!

A year after the events of the first movie, Mike and his girlfriend Vanessa (Elizabeth Lail) are trying to piece together a normal life. But when Mike's little sister Abby (Piper Rubio) reconnects through a creepy radio with her ghostly buddies, the game is on. Big spooky vibes — just in time for the holidays?

Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, Matthew Lillard, Skeet Ulrich, Wayne Knight, Mckenna Grace, and Teo Briones

How to watch: Five Nights at Freddy's 2 opens in theaters Dec. 5.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Knives Out. The Glass Onion. Now, mystery-weaver Rian Johnson brings Wake Up Dead Man, the third installment of Benoit Blanc whodunnits.

Ahead of the film's world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, the details on Wake Up Dead Man are scarce. What we do know is the setting is a small town's local church, where the legendary sleuth encounters a deadly crime as well as a pair of priests played by Josh O'Connor and Josh Brolin. Like its predecessors, this sequel boasts a jaw-dropping array of stars. But what murder and mischief they'll get up to is a mystery for now!

Starring: Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church

How to watch: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery debuts on Netflix on Dec. 12.

Avatar: Fire and Ash

James Cameron returns near Christmas for the latest chapter of his eye-popping Avatar saga.

Human marine turned Na'vi advocate Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), his warrior wife Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), and their children are seeking safety from the vicious Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang). In their search, they discover new corners of Pandora, and with them, new tribes like the Ash People, led by the dynamic Varang (Oona Chaplin).

Cameron and his army of animators, actors, and visual effects artists will bring new wonders to the big screen. Do you dare dive in?

Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Giovanni Ribisi, Dileep Rao, Matt Gerald, Kate Winslet, Cliff Curtis, Edie Falco, Brendan Cowell, Jemaine Clement, Britain Dalton, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jack Champion, Bailey Bass, Filip Geljo, and Duane Evans Jr.

How to watch: Avatar: Fire and Ash opens in theaters Dec. 19.

Marty Supreme

Last winter, Timothée Chalamet was playing rock icon Bob Dylan. This winter, he's bringing his drive to the story of a much less evidently cool historical figure. But take a look at this trailer — Marty's got swagger.

Inspired by professional table tennis player Marty Reisman, Josh Safdie and his writing partner Ronald Bronstein created a sports dramedy called Marty Supreme. Chalamet stars as Marty Mauser, who may play with small balls but takes big swings. This is not a biopic, but from the trailer, it carries the bravado Chalamet's brought to such endeavors. We can't wait to see how this plays out.

Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A'zion, Kevin O'Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher

How to watch: Marty Supreme opens in theaters Dec. 25.

Song Sung Blue

If you're hankering for great music, big stars, and a story sure to give your heart a workout, consider Song Sung Blue.

Focus Features has revealed the first look at Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in the lead roles, giving their all to an unheard song. Directed by Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow, Dolemite Is My Name), Song Sung Blue isn't about Neil Diamond, the prolific American singer-songwriter who wrote and performed the titular song. Instead, it's the incredible true story of Neil Diamond tribute band Lightning & Thunder.

Jackman plays Mike "Lightning" Sardina, while Hudson plays his onscreen wife, Claire "Thunder" Sardina. Together, they raised the roofs of Milwaukee by covering an array of Diamond songs. But their story is one that's beautiful, bittersweet, and incredible. Don't google it. Let Song Sung Blue play it for you.

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson, Michael Imperioli, Fisher Stevens, Jim Belushi, Ella Anderson, and King Princess

How to watch: Song Sung Blue opens in theaters Dec. 25.

Dating in 2025 isn't easy, according to daters that Mashable spoke to earlier this year. Dating app exhaustion is realer than ever, and while people want to branch out and meet in person, they're finding it difficult. 

One reason is that dating apps are a legitimate way to find a partner, and not just a short-term one. Nearly 44 percent of adults say they use dating apps to find a long-term partner rather than just casual dating or hookups, according to the Pew Research Center. One in 10 partnered adults met their current partner through a dating app, and for younger adults and LGBTQ people, that number rises. 

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Despite the fatigue, dating apps aren't going away. And it is possible to make them work for you if you want to find your special someone.

Are dating apps worth it?

Even using the "right" app for you may still bring moments of uncertainty and frustration (you're dating, after all), but finding the app with the features that most align with your style of dating and the type of partnership you're looking for can absolutely still make online dating worth it.

If you've been using apps for a while and are experiencing serious burnout, it's always fair to take some time off and come back to them when you feel ready. Our guide will be here for you! Even the best app can feel exceptionally tedious when you simply don't have the energy.

Which dating app is best for serious relationships?

There are so many dating apps, but not all of them are created equal when it comes to finding a serious, committed relationship.

Some free dating apps are better suited for casual flings or hookups (e.g., Tinder, Grindr, etc.), while others have matching algorithms and profile features specifically designed to help users find meaningful connections (e.g., eharmony, OkCupid, Hinge, and Coffee Meets Bagel).

The good news is that we've done the research (and hands-on testing) to figure out which apps work best for long-term relationships, and Match Group isn't the only player in the game. Plus, all of these platforms are available via Google Play and the App Store, so having an Android or iPhone won't limit your options. Some of the old-school dating sites still maintain a desktop version as well.

To find your match, here are the best dating apps for serious relationships in 2025:

There's a Black Moon on the rise, but if that phrase conjures a similar Creedence Clearwater Revival lyric in your head, relax: This one isn't bound to take your life. 

A so-called Black Moon isn't an astronomical term, but it is a mysterious nickname that, confusingly, could refer to a couple different lunar scenarios. 

The buzz right now centers on an event (or non-event, depending on how you think of it) happening Aug. 23. When an astronomical season, which is about three months long, includes four "new moons" rather than three, the third one is sometimes called a Black Moon. This happens about once every 33 months. 

Before you reach into the back of your closet to dust off a telescope or binoculars, know that there's really nothing to see here: The moon will seem to vanish into the night. The true benefit of a Black Moon is perhaps the accessibility of everything else in space you might have been missing. 

"Being able to see the Milky Way is your best bet," said Jeff Rich, an astronomy outreach coordinator for Carnegie Science. "When the moon is up, it's causing light pollution in the same way that we cause light pollution (in urban areas). So it just makes it harder to see things that are faint."

Here's what to know about the Black Moon. 

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As a reminder, when it comes to lunar phases, a new moon is the opposite of a full moon. It's when the far side of the moon — the side that doesn't face Earth — is lit by the sun, making it completely dark from our vantage point. 

"Sometimes the entire face of the moon glows brightly," according to NASA. "Other times we see only a thin crescent of light. Sometimes the moon seems to disappear." 

The sequence unfolds in this order: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, and waning crescent. Each cycle lasts about 29.5 days. 

Just like Earth, the moon has a day side and a night side, which changes as the moon spins. How much of the moon's face people are able to see changes as it travels through its orbit. The new moon is also positioned near the sun in the sky, so it rises and sets with the sun, and therefore, is not visible at night.

Each astronomical season usually has three of these new moons, but occasionally, because the moon's cycle doesn't align with the calendar, an additional new moon gets wedged in.

How this extra new moon earned a special moniker, or when it originated, isn't clear. To make matters more confusing, this isn't the only lunar event that carries the nickname Black Moon. Sometimes when a calendar month has two new moons, the second of the two is dubbed Black Moon, similar to how people call the second full moon in a month a Blue Moon. This type of Black Moon event happens slightly more often than the season Black Moon, about once every 29 months. 

Given that Black Moons are invisible lunar events, you might be wondering why people are talking about it. Go ask the internet. 

In the meantime, you might want to take advantage of this new moon to get one of the best stargazing opportunities nature has to offer. Some celestial objects that are usually rather fuzzy or dim — meteors, galaxies, and nebulas — may suddenly pop into focus. If you're not sure where the best lookout points are in your area, Rich recommends contacting your local astronomy club, which will likely have a wealth of information, including what telescopes and other gear to get. 

"For astronomers, new moons are great for being able to see faint stuff," he said. "That's the best time to look at the night sky."

TL;DR: Watch the 2025 MotoGP World Championship for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Are you looking for thrilling and unpredictable racing? No we're not talking about F1, unless you like regular pit stops, safety cars, and the same driver winning almost every week. We're talking about a form of two-wheel racing where anything could happen.

MotoGP is where the real action can be found. Every week you see the best riders in the world go wheel to wheel with their rivals, throwing their bikes into corners with absolutely no sense of self preservation. It's an awesome spectacle, and it doesn't need to cost you anything to watch.

Want to watch the 2025 MotoGP World Championship for free from anywhere in the world? We have all the information you need.

What is MotoGP?

MotoGP is the oldest established motorsport world championship, with the inaugural season taking place in 1949. Races last approximately 45 minutes, without pitting for fuel or fresh tires.

SEE ALSO: How to watch F1 live streams online for free

The likes of Ducati, Honda, and Yamaha do battle for the constructors' championship. Jorge Martín is the defending champion.

When is the 2025 MotoGP World Championship?

The 2025 MotoGP World Championship features 22 races held all over the world between March and November:

1. Thai MotoGP — March 2

2. Argentine MotoGP — March 16

3. Americas MotoGP — March 30

4. Qatar MotoGP — April 13

5. Spanish MotoGP — April 27

6. French MotoGP — May 11

7. British MotoGP — May 25

8. Aragon MotoGP — June 8

9. Italian MotoGP — June 22

10. Dutch MotoGP — June 29

11. German MotoGP — July 13

12. Czech MotoGP — July 20

13. Austrian MotoGP — Aug. 17

14. Hungarian MotoGP — Aug. 24

15. Catalunya MotoGP — Sept. 7

16. San Marino MotoGP — Sept. 14

17. Japanese MotoGP — Sept. 28

18. Indonesian MotoGP — Oct. 5

19. Australian MotoGP — Oct. 19

20. Malaysian MotoGP — Oct. 26

21. Portuguese MotoGP — Nov. 9

22. Valencia MotoGP — Nov. 16

The good news for fans is that it's possible to live stream the MotoGP World Championship for free in 2025.

How to watch the 2025 MotoGP World Championship for free

You can stream the 2025 MotoGP World Championship for free on ServusTV.

ServusTV is geo-restricted to Austria, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Austria, meaning you can access ServusTV from anywhere in the world.

Unblock ServusTV by following this quick and easy process:

1. Sign up for a 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 Austria

4. Visit ServusTV

5. Watch MotoGP races for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees. By using these money-back guarantees, you can watch MotoGP live streams without fully committing with your cash. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select races without actually spending anything.

What is the best VPN for ServusTV?

ExpressVPN is tough to beat when it comes to streaming live sport, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including Austria

• 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

• Impressive streaming speeds without buffering

• 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 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream the 2025 MotoGP World Championship for free with ExpressVPN.

Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how Pips is played. Like dominoes, the tiles are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible – and common – for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

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Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 0-0, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed vertically.

Equal (3): The domino halves in this space must be 3. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-0, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Aug. 23

Less than (2): Everything in this space must add up to less than 2. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): The domino halves in this space must be 5. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally; 1-5, placed horizontally.

Number (12): The domino halves in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 3-6, placed vertically; 12-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): The domino halves in this yellow space must be 4. The answer is 6-4, placed horizontally; 3-4, placed horizontally; 4-1, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Aug. 23

Number (4): The domino halves in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 2-1, placed vertically; 0-0, placed horizontally; 2-6, placed vertically.

Equal (1): The domino halves in this red space must be 1. The answer is 2-1, placed vertically; 1-1, placed vertically; 1-6, placed vertically.

Number (6): The domino halves in this red space must add up to 6. The answer is 1-6, placed vertically.

Number (6): The domino halves in this blue space must add up to 6. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically.

Greater than (2): The domino halves in this space must add up to more than 2. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally.

Number (6): The domino halves in this purple space must add up to 6. The answer is 3-6, placed horizontally.

Number (6): The domino halves in this light blue space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-0, placed horizontally.

Less than (6): Everything in this space must add up to less than 6. The answer is 1-4, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed horizontally; 0-1, placed vertically.

Number (3): The domino halves in this light blue space must add up to 3. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

TL;DR: As of Aug. 23, the DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $249 at Amazon. That's $50 off the list price.

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DJI drones have been causing a lot of fuss recently, and it comes down to uncertainty over their availability. These drones are favorites with TikTokers, YouTubers, and filmmakers, so stock issues could upset a lot of creators. And we don't want that.

President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at helping the U.S. drone industry and shoring up protections against malicious drone activity. Is this a ban? Not just yet, but the prospect of stock disturbances has been circulating for some time. And that has been driving a massive uptick in sales.

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If you're looking to beat a potential ban and pick up a DJI drone online, we have some good news: The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $249 right now at Amazon. That's $50 off for Prime members.

We should flag that this drone is being sold by AeroTech Hubs. We don't really recommend third-party sellers, but AeroTech Hubs actually has a pretty great track record with customers. So with stock running low, we feel comfortable making this recommendation to buy.

Get the DJI Mini 4K drone for under $250 at Amazon.