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SAVE $40: As of Sept. 30, get the DJI Mic 2 for $179 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $219. That's a discount of 18% and the lowest price we've seen.

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If you thought DJI was solely for drones, you haven't met the company as of late. The brand has quickly transformed into a go-to name for creators seeking affordable gear, like microphones. But it can be tough to find DJI products in stock at the moment, especially as a potential ban looms as early as December. If you're looking for a DJI mic that's both affordable and in stock right now, Amazon is your best bet.

SEE ALSO: Beat the looming DJI drone ban: Get the DJI Mini 4K drone for $249 at Amazon

As of Sept. 30, get the DJI Mic 2 for $179 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $219. That's $40 off and a discount of 18%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

The DJI Mic 2 bundle comes with one transmitter, one receiver, a clip magnet, windscreen, and a carrying pouch as well as a few other goodies. According to DJI, you get "pro-level audio" with this model. It boasts up to 18 hours of battery life, and it's lightweight and portable at just 28 grams. It also features noise-cancelling features so you can cut down on outside noise.

With a range of 820 feet and 8GB of internal storage, it can hold up to 14 hours of uncompressed audio, so even if you've got several videos' worth of narration to edit or record, you know you're covered.

Amazon kicked off a round of new hardware at its Devices & Services event on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 10 a.m. in New York City. Based on the invite for the event, there was plenty of speculation around what Amazon would actually be announcing. We expected to see a new device in the Kindle Colorsoft lineup, a relaunched Echo Studio, and a new Fire TV — but did any of those devices actually make their debut?

Amazon is currently gearing up for Prime Big Deal Days, the brand's October Prime Day event. But ahead of the holiday season, Amazon is refreshing its lineup. Here's everything we learned at Amazon's fall hardware event.

Color is coming to the Kindle Scribe Color has finally come to the Kindle Scribe — but its $600+ price tag is tough. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

As we suspected, color is coming to the Kindle Scribe. Amazon says that 60 percent of Kindle sales are to brand-new customers, meaning that more and more are converting to the e-reader lifestyle.

The Kindle Scribe is getting a revamp, less than a year after its previous update. The new Kindle Scribe is ultra-thin and ultra-light, and it's just 5.4 mm thick and weighs 400 grams. It's priced at $429.99, or $499.99 with a front light. Not only is it lighter and thinner than the original model, but it comes with a new chip to make the device 40 percent faster — a much-needed upgrade since it was one of the slowest Kindles.

But the showstopper here is the new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft. It's designed as a notetaker, edging closer to a ReMarkable Paper Pro than an iPad. It features a new, more functional home screen and a new digital scratchpad called Quick Notes. Plus, it has a Kindle Workspace tool for PDFs, files, notes, and textbooks. All of these upgraded features come with the addition of the color e-ink currently found in the Kindle Colorsoft.

The big downer here is the price. The new Kindle Colorsoft is priced at $629.99, the most expensive Kindle yet, and almost $300 more than the cheapest iPad.

Updates to Ring devices Ring's new era is focused on protecting your family and neighborhood. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

At the event, Amazon introduced a ton of new Ring cameras:

• Wired Doorbell Plus 2K - $179.99

• Indoor Cam Plus 2K - $59.99

• Outdoor Cam Pro 4K - $179.99

• Spotlight Cam Pro 4K - $249.99

• Wired Doorbell Pro 4K - $249.99

• Floodlight Pro 4K - $279.99

Ring, which was acquired by Amazon in 2018, is going back to its roots. Founder Jamie Siminoff has rejoined the team to lead the brand's next chapter. The presentation was focused on families and neighborhoods, and Siminoff said this is “a new era in neighborhood security, and a new era for Ring.”

Amazon is also bringing new AI-powered features and camera improvements to the new Ring devices. All the new cameras will feature "Retinal Vision," which Amazon said will provide improved video quality in all conditions. Ring will also introduce a new "Familiar Faces" feature, which identifies your friends, family, and neighbors and can include their names in notifications when they're approaching the door. Plus, Alexa+ is joining the Ring party with Alexa+ Greetings, an intelligent tool that can provide specific instructions to visitors, such as "Leave the package at the side of the house."

Both Familiar Faces and Alexa+ Greetings will be available on the 2K and 4K cameras starting in December.

Plus, Ring introduced Search Party, a feature designed to find lost pets. Using multiple cameras throughout the neighborhood, Ring cameras can work together to identify a lost dog and help reunite it with its family.

Three new Blink cameras are coming Blink debuted three new cameras at the fall hardware event. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

Amy Wiedemann, the Head of Marketing for Home Security, took to the stage to introduce three new cameras. First, the Blink Mini 2K+ ($49.99) and Blink Outdoor 2K+ ($89.99) have crystal-clear audio and two-way communication, as well as improved picture quality and a long-lasting battery.

Another camera is coming, too: the Blink Arc, priced at $99.99. It has two cameras, providing 180 degrees of coverage, and stitches two high-resolution video feeds into a single seamless view. The camera can be mounted in corners and eliminates blind spots.

The new Blink Arc combines two camera views into a single high-res feed to eliminate blind spots. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth

All three cameras are available for preorder today.

A refreshed line of Amazon Fire TVs Will the Amazon Fire TV 4K Select Streaming Stick improve its previously slow OS? Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

As expected, a new lineup of Amazon TVs is coming and available for preorder today. The new collection includes a Fire TV 4 series, Fire TV Omni QLED series, and Fire TV 2 series. The Fire TV Omni QLED starts at $479.99 for a 50-inch model and brightness that adjusts based on the room.

The Fire TV 4 series will feature 43-, 50-, and 55-inch models and start at $329.99. The 2 series will feature a 32- and 40-inch model and start at $259.99.

In addition to the new TVs, Amazon is offering a new Fire TV 4K Select Streaming Stick, priced at $39.99, which it claims will be the fastest 4K streaming stick under $40.

All of the new Fire TVs — and Echos, but we'll get to those later — will be powered by Amazon's new Vega OS.

New Echo devices built for Alexa+ The new Amazon Echo Studio is giving Death Star, no? Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

With Amazon launching Alexa+ last year, it's no surprise that the new Echo devices are built for it. The new Echos include:

• Echo Studio - $219.99

• Echo Dot Max - $99.99

• Echo Show 8 - $179.99

• Echo Show 11 - $219.99

The new Echo Show devices. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

All of the new Echos feature a new 3D knit fabric, which calls to mind the fabric on the AirPods Max headphones. The devices are now powered by two new chips, the AZ3 and AZ3 Pro. Amazon said the Echo Studio will be the most advanced and best-sounding Echo ever, according to Amazon, with three full-range drivers, a custom woofer to maximize bass, spatial audio, and Dolby Atmos.

All of the new Echo devices are available for preorder today.

Amazon is investing in Alexa+

The through line with most of Amazon's new devices is the incorporation of Alexa+, available on every product. It's designed to be "Ambient AI," a screen-free technology, so you can stay present.

The Alexa Home Theater is also coming, which uses a combination of Echo speakers to create a surround sound experience. This feature will be included on all of the Echo devices announced today.

Earlier this year, Amazon pulled the veil off of Alexa+, a new, AI-powered version of its voice assistant. Now, we have some devices that were purpose-built for Alexa+.

At an event in New York City on Tuesday, Amazon showed off four new Echo speakers. We'll get to the specifics of each speaker in a second, but the main thing to know is that they all use new in-house AZ3 chips (there's a regular AZ3 and an AZ3 Pro) to run their AI models. These devices also use Amazon's sensor platform Omnisense, which allows the Echo units to proactively respond to events occurring in your home. Examples given included alerts that a specific person has entered a room or that your garage door is unlocked at night.

Anyway, here are the four new devices and how much they cost. The first two launch on Oct. 29, and the latter two on Nov. 12:

• Echo Dot Max - $99.99

• Echo Studio - $219.99

• Echo Show 8 - $179.99

• Echo Show 11 - $219.99

The Echo Dot Max is the smallest and cheapest of the bunch, resembling a sphere but with a little indent with button controls on the front. Amazon says it has 3x the bass of the 5th gen Echo Dot, and was built with two speakers for the first time. The point is that this is a small, relatively affordable smart speaker that, according to Amazon, has big sound where it counts. Of course, you can also have conversations with Alexa+ on it, as is the case with the other three devices.

It's like a really advanced baby monitor. Credit: Amazon

Echo Studio visually looks like a bigger version of Echo Dot Max, though it's apparently 40 percent smaller than the last Echo Studio model. This one has Dolby Atmos and spatial audio support. It should be noted that up to five Echo Dot Max or Studio devices can be linked to Fire TV Sticks for something resembling a home theater audio setup.

SEE ALSO: The Amazon Halloween store is packed with spooky and haunted delights

Beyond that, the two Echo Show devices are similar in theory, though they both have touchscreens and cameras on them. The 8 and 11 refer to display sizes, presumably, in case you were confused as to why devices with those two numbers would launch simultaneously. Amazon says the new displays are better than previous models, and the camera can use AI to recognize whoever walks up to it and proactively show information they might want to see.

Needless to say, the Echo Show devices can also act as smart home hubs for all your devices, as well as small entertainment centers for listening to podcasts or audiobooks or what have you. You can even connect an Oura account and get health and wellness tips from the Echo Show.

Just don't get too caught up in conversation with Alexa+.

Roombas are more practically priced now than they have been in years. And that’s before discounts — during Prime Big Deal Days, many 2025 Roombas are already up to 44% off at Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days, making this a great year to invest.

October Prime Day (officially starting Tuesday, Oct. 7) is now the second Prime event we've experienced after iRobot's epiphany in March 2025. For years before that, Roombas were simply way too expensive for their own good. The other top robot vacuums out there were offering the same features, like smart mapping and small obstacle avoidance, at much lower prices. But that all changed when iRobot released a fleet of new Roombas that kept those same core robot vacuum features at more realistic prices.

Best early October Prime Day deals on Roombas Best cheap Roomba deal iRobot Roomba 104 Combo with AutoEmpty dock $249.99 (save $200) Get Deal Best Roomba with self-washing mopping pads deal iRobot Roomba 405 Combo with AutoWash Dock $399.99 (save $269.96) Get Deal

But we still love to see them get even cheaper during an Amazon sale event. You can squeeze so much more out of a few hundred bucks when Roomba shopping now than you could a few years ago. Back in the day, the sale price for a mopping Roomba that could self-wash its mopping pads was $999 — now, that kind of mopping Roomba is less than $500. There's even a Roomba with smart mapping on sale for $149.99 that wasn't present during Prime Day in July. The old cheap Roombas didn't do much more than bump around aimlessly, and they barely ever dipped below $200. With this intel in mind, feel free to rule out any i Series or Essential Series Roombas — they're not bangs for your buck like the others in this list.

I'm keeping track of the best Roomba deals at Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days below. But for comparison's sake, skim over my guide on how to choose a robot vacuum, then take a peek at the other great Prime Big Deal Days robot vacuum deals that I'm eyeing.

Note: Any deal marked with a 🔥 has dropped to a record-low price at Amazon.

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I wasn't sold on the idea of getting a Roomba as your budget-friendly robot vacuum until this year. The older entry-level Roombas, like the Roomba 694 and Essential series, completely skipped smart mapping — a feature that can make or break your robot vacuum experience. But now, several budget Roombas under $200 can remember a map of your home and clean specific rooms or zones on command. I'm highlighting the Roomba 104 Combo here, which is nearly identical to the Roomba Combo 105 that I tested at home.

The Roomba 105 cleaning my bedroom floor. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

The Roomba 104 sweeps with 7,000 Pa of suction power, which is actually a quite commendable number compared to the 5,500 Pa seen on many cheap Roborock models. Not only is this a robot vacuum and mop combo, but its smart mapping capabilities help it to recognize carpet and keep it dry when mopping.

Up until the latest round of Roombas that hit the scene in spring 2025, I'd often actively advise against getting a Roomba. They didn't even have smart mapping, whereas the entry-level Shark robot vacuums did — often at a lower price point than the cheap Roombas. But after testing the new base-tier Roomba 105, I can finally give iRobot credit for actually putting effort into a cheap Roomba. The Roomba 104 Combo featured here is nearly identical to the 105, but also mops.

More Roomba deals at Amazon

• iRobot Roomba 104 — $149.99 $249.99 (save $100) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba 105 — $179 $299.99 (save $120.99) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba 105 Combo — $199.99 $319.99 (save $120) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba 205 DustCompactor — $259.99 $449.99 (save $190)

• iRobot Roomba 105 with self-empty station — $299.99 $449.99 (save $150)

• iRobot Roomba Plus 504 with self-empty station — $379.99 $749.99 (save $370) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba 405 Combo with self-empty and mop washing station — $399.99 $669.95 (save $269.96) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo with self-empty and mop washing station — $499 $799.99 (save $300.99) 🔥

• iRobot Roomba Max 705 with self-empty station — $599.99 $899.99 (save $300)

• iRobot Roomba Combo 10 Max with self-empty station and AutoWash dock — $599.99 $1,399.99 (save $799.01)

The dating app Breeze has added sign languages as an option to its "Date Languages."

Breeze removes the chat function of the app experience. If you match, you fill out a plan for a date, and then the app organizes it for you. The app has arranged over 400,000 dates in the U.S. and Europe since its launch in 2020.

SEE ALSO: Single after 40? These are the dating apps you need to be on in 2025.

As matches don't chit-chat before meeting in person, knowing you share a common means of communication is crucial — especially for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Breeze states in its press release that the sign language matching feature is baked into its matching algorithm, so that it prioritizes matches with overlapping languages.

Sign languages on Breeze. Credit: Breeze

Breeze users can add sign languages both when they create their initial profile and within the app's "Date Preferences" tab. It'll be featured at the top of profiles.

"Our 'no-chat' model is about creating genuine, in-person connections. This feature is a vital part of that mission, ensuring that a user's language preference and ability to communicate is established and matched before the date is even arranged," Breeze's head of business development, Marco van der Woude, stated in the press release. "Focusing only on the 'average' user means eventually our product won't work for anyone, because everyone is unique."

SAVE $19.99: Spend $120+ at Lego until Oct. 7 and get a free Lego Luminous Ghost set which ordinarily costs $19.99.

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It's getting scary out there. We're talking about the Halloween season, of course. Neighborhoods are now filled with 12-foot tall skeletons and porches have decorative gourds. But when the temps drop and we head inside, it's time to build some Lego sets. If you've been eyeing a set, now is a great time to buy because Lego is adding on a free Halloween-themed set that you don't want to miss out on.

Until Oct. 7 or stock sells out, spend $120 or more at Lego and receive a free Luminous Ghost build, which ordinarily sells for $19.99. Free shipping kicks in on order over $35, so you're also in for no shipping fees. The $120 order can't be used to pre-order sets if you want to score the free ghost.

As a shock to no one, Lego has irresistible Halloween builds on offer. And as a little treat, the Danish brand is offering everyone a free Luminous Ghost build, so long as you spend $120 or more. The Luminous Ghost build features a ghost with illuminated red eyes (battery included) and it appears the little fella has a pet bat that tags along on the journey. There's also an adorable pumpkin in the build, too.

SEE ALSO: There are already some great Lego deals to check out ahead of October Prime Day

Spending $120 is easy to do at Lego when browsing the site. Halloween builds include the excellent Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas which would put you over the $120 threshold. We also have to point out the new Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory set which has a chocolate waterfall, Oompa Loompas, and snozzberries that probably taste like Lego bricks and not snozzberries.

Whatever your Lego preference, there's a set just for you to score the free Luminous Ghost. Lego mentions this deal is good until Oct. 7 or supplies last, so it's best to hop to the buying and building soon. Just don't hop on the Lego bricks themselves.

Samsung's signature smart ring may have sent someone to the hospital, according to an experience shared by a popular tech YouTuber.

An X user named Daniel, who runs a YouTube channel called ZONEofTECH, posted photos on X on Monday that allegedly showed a Samsung Galaxy Ring having swollen to the point where he couldn't remove it from his finger. Daniel said in a follow-up post that this happened while he was boarding a plane, at which point he was denied entry due to the presence of a swollen lithium-ion battery. He also said he went to the hospital and had the ring removed there. It's not clear where this happened or which hospital he went to for treatment.

SEE ALSO: Samsung's Tri-Fold phone could come to the U.S. this year

Daniel shared on X that he obtained the ring in January, was unsure of the health of the battery but suspected it had an issue as the battery life "stopped lasting more than 1.5 days" rather than the advertised week. Daniel said the ring battery had no charge when it allegedly swelled.

Mashable has reached out to both Daniel and Samsung for comment. In the photos, it looks like the inner portion of the ring has expanded due to a swollen battery, and due to the way the ring is constructed, it swells inward rather than outward. That would certainly make it difficult to remove the ring from a finger. As 9to5Google pointed out, there have been previous reports of this happening with the Galaxy Ring, though not necessarily ones that ended in hospital visits.

Samsung UK reached out to Daniel directly on X, and also supplied the following statement to 9to5Google:

The safety of our customers is a top priority and we are in direct contact with this user to learn more about their concerns. While experiences like this are extremely rare, there are a few ways to attempt removing a stuck ring, including soap and water – or submerging your hand in cold water. If these methods do not work, additional information is provided on our Samsung Support page.

This is a developing story, check back at mashable.com for updates as they become available.

TL;DR: Get your favorite Microsoft apps without breaking the bank — a lifetime subscription to Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 is on sale for just $19.97 (reg. $229).

If you’re someone who values digital organization, you don’t need to hop on the latest productivity trend or spend your hard-earned cash on monthly subscriptions. Keep it classic — and affordable — with a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows, now $19.97 (reg. $229).

What does a lifetime subscription entail? Well, you’ll get permanent, unlimited access to Microsoft’s beloved suite. This includes:

• Word: Draft comprehensive research studies, resumes, cover letters — whatever you need to type up, Word is where your stories live.

• Excel: Utilize formulas and workflows via Excel to create thorough spreadsheets and more.

• PowerPoint: Produce and revise compelling slide decks to promote your business, an upcoming project, or data.

• Outlook: Send emails on the fly with Outlook.

• OneNote: Sketch, annotate, and highlight your meeting notes.

• Publisher: Create professional-looking marketing materials for your business.

• Access: Create custom relational databases and manage large amounts of data with Microsoft Access.

With this deal, you’ll receive instant delivery of your license keys and download links, plus free customer service, on one Windows device. But wait! Don’t forget to redeem your code within 7 days of purchase.

Once you’re ready to download, know that all you’ll need is a Windows device that runs on Windows 10 or 11 with at least 1GB of RAM and 4GB of hard disk space. Don’t have enough storage? Then it might be time to do a digital declutter.

If you want unlimited access to apps you’ve utilized for years, skip the monthly subscription fees from Microsoft 365 and hop on this lifetime license. 

Grab Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows today for only $19.97 (reg. $229).

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TL;DR: Get an education in cybersecurity for under $5 a course with The 2025 Cyber Security Career Foundations Course Bundle, on sale now for just $24.99 (reg. $120).

Want to wade into the world of cybersecurity, but don’t know where to start? The 2025 Cyber Security Career Foundations Course Bundle is a great introduction to this dynamic industry, and it’s designed for total beginners.

You’ll receive over 38 hours of instruction on topics ranging from ethical hacking to incident response and risk management, and right now, it can all be yours for just $24.99 (reg. $120) — less than $5 a course.

Build your cybersecurity skills from scratch with this comprehensive course bundle

If you’ve been curious about a career in cybersecurity, the 2025 Cyber Security Career Foundations Course Bundle is a great way to see which area might be the best fit for you.

This bundle is packed with six informative courses, with more than 38 hours of expert-led instruction taught by Oak Academy. This group of technology experts specializes in cybersecurity. They’ll walk you through the basics with Cyber Security Essentials: Master the Fundamentals.

Made for newbies, this course starts with topics like confidentiality, integrity, availability, and basic risk management. From there, it moves into essential tools and practices such as encryption, access control, authentication, and authorization.

Additional classes delve deeper into specific areas, such as Vulnerability Management: Build Strong Cybersecurity Defense and the AWS Security Management and AWS Security Specialist Course, which gives you the cloud skills you’ll need to thrive in this bustling area of the industry.

Take the first step towards a new career with The 2025 Cyber Security Career Foundations Course Bundle, on sale now for just $24.99 (reg. $120).

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One TikTok isn’t enough. Instagram needs a TikTok (Reels). YouTube needs a TikTok (Shorts). LinkedIn needs a TikTok (without a fun name). So, of course, OpenAI needs a TikTok, too — but, it seems, with even more AI slop than you can possibly imagine.

According to a report from Wired, OpenAI is gearing up to release a social media app that “closely resembles” TikTok, with a swipe-to-scroll vertical video feed.

The main difference is that the AI videos you’re seeing on TikTok and Reels and Shorts will be the only content of OpenAI’s app. According to Wired’s report, users won’t even be able to upload their own photos or videos from their own camera roll — instead, they’ll have to use Sora 2 to generate clips that are 10 seconds or shorter, copyright allowing.

SEE ALSO: Vibes check: I spent a day in Meta's 'infinite slop machine' watching AI videos

Of course, you can make it a little weirder and a little bit more social by verifying your identity within the app and letting Sora 2 use your likeness for the short videos it creates, Wired reported.

OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Mashable, and the timeline for when — or if — this app goes public isn’t entirely clear. For now, if you really want to soak up some AI slop, might I recommend the feed on the Meta AI app?

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

Like it or not, summer is over. Pack away those portable fans because we're in spooky season now. Yes, it does feel like all of 2025 has been spooky season, but we now get treats, 12-foot-tall skeletons, and pumpkins added in the mix. To help celebrate the season, Amazon has just launched the Halloween Shop, and it's jam-packed with costumes, holiday decor, and enough treats to last us until Halloween of 2026.

Bonus: Halloween falls on a Friday this year, and that means it's prime time to host a haunted party and go all-out with decor. The Friday spooktacular event also means the trick-or-treaters are likely to show up big time, so it's wise to ensure the candy pile is well stocked.

For one-stop shopping, Amazon's Halloween Shop is an easy choice to take care of all your holiday needs, like treats for the young ones, party supplies for the adults, and decor that will both fright and delight. If you're feeling really ambitious, hop into the Amazon Holiday Shop and take care of stocking stuffers way before the December rush. Here are some of the best products in the Amazon Halloween Shop.

Trick-or-treat with Halloween Lego sets Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Creator 3-in-1 Haunted Mansion Building $89.95 at Amazon
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Sweet treats aside, a Halloween-themed Lego set is a great way to add a fun activity to the season. Lego never disappoints with the seasonal sets, and the Haunted Mansion Building is no exception. The 3-in-1 options are great for rebuilding into a different option, and this set includes all the bricks needed to build a haunted house, a ghoulish train, or a spooky boat.

If you're one for a larger Lego set that can stay on display through Christmas, snag the Lego Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas build.

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Opt for some wholesome but witchy fun this Halloween thanks to the 1,000-piece Galison Occult and Curious puzzle that glows in the dark. Assemble the jigsaw's curiosities that include mushrooms, potions, a two-headed snake, and more. Once you're done with assembly, turn the lights out to watch the puzzle glow. Plus, the build quality of Galison puzzles is hard to beat.

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Turn the kids into candy-making scientists this Halloween with the Thames & Kosmos Gross Gummy Candy Lab Worms & Spiders. This STEM experiment kit gives aspiring chemists the opportunity to make plant-based gummy spiders and worms. The 16-page instruction booklet will guide kids to making their very own gummy candy in mixed berry and green apple flavors.

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Your Bluetooth speaker deserves to get in on the Halloween fun, too. Amazon has dressed up the Echo Dot in The Nightmare Before Christmas vibes with incredible Jack Skellington and Sally covers. This bundle includes two Amazon Echo Dot devices and themed covers. You can also choose your favorite character and buy them as singles. On Mashable's list of the best Amazon Echo devices, the Dot earns the top spot as the best option for smaller spaces.

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All the dogs who are heading out to accompany the trick-or-treaters deserve a nice treat, too. The limited-edition Milk-Bone Halloween Spooky Biscuits are perfect for canine friends who love to get in on the celebration.

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Without needing to climb onto the roof, the Govee Outdoor Decoration Projector Light will adorn your home with tons of pre-set Halloween displays like a pumpkin design, conniving witches, and Dracula with bats. The projector comes with 58 preset scenes and eight music modes. Plus, it's durable enough to stay outside during the fall and winter. Come December holidays, switch to snowflakes and Christmas displays. There are also options for New Year's, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, and more.

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If you're skipping the candy this year, why not go with a little treat for your morning coffee? The Le Creuset Stoneware Pumpkin Mug with Lid is undeniably a great way to start each day this fall. It won't actually make your homemade pumpkin-spice lattes, hazelnut hot chocolates, and maple cappuccinos taste better, but they'll sure look nice.

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What's Halloween without getting pumpkin guts all over the kitchen floor while carving pumpkins? With an included carrying case and 11 carving tools, the Comfy Mate Pumpkin Carving Kit is an upgraded option that'll take your creations to the next level. With knives for carving and sculpting tools, you'll be in for a no-hassle experience.

SEE ALSO: What's the best robot vacuum and mop? I have 5 top picks and 1 clear winner. Crowd-favorite candy Opens in a new window Credit: Hersheys Hershey Miniatures Assorted Flavors (115 count) $19.60 at Amazon
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It's not Halloween without miniature chocolate. For the masses, it's impossible to go wrong with a Hershey's variety pack. For those looking for a lower sugar option or dark chocolate, grab the Unreal dark chocolate variety pack. For anyone who doesn't love chocolate, there's the wow-worthy Sour Patch Kids Glow Ups, which have edible confetti that glows under black light.

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A classic Halloween treat, popcorn balls are a must-have party snack. The task is made much easier (and cleaner) thanks to the Dash SmartStore Deluxe Stirring Popcorn Maker. This electric popcorn machine even comes with a large serving bowl and lid, making 24 cups of popcorn.

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Whether you prefer creepy, massive skeletons that talk or cute pumpkins with friendly ghosts, Amazon has hundreds of outdoor Halloween decor options. Plus, many are inflatable, which makes for easier storage. But don't even think about putting a giant skeleton into storage in the basement. That's how you end up as the plot of a horror movie.

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Every Halloween party deserves a spooky soundtrack, and the JBL PartyBox Stage 320 is ready for the haunts. On Mashable's list of the best party speakers, this JBL model earns the top spot. It gets up to 18 hours of playback time, and the telescoping handle and durable wheels make for easy transportation.

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With five preset modes like slush, spiked slush, frappe, and milkshake, and an 88-ounce capacity, the Ninja Slushi is welcome at any party. Whip up some Halloween drinks for the adults or keep the kids entertained with fun milkshakes. When it comes to the best Ninja appliances, the Slushi might be the best party option available.

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Add some Halloween magic to drinks with Fancy Sprinkles Limited Edition Halloween Glow-Worm Green edible glitter. It adds both a shimmery element to any drink, sparkling or still, and glows in the dark. The four-gram jar is enough to bedazzle about 30 drinks. The limited-edition Glow-Worm Green is especially perfect if you're a Slimer fan from Ghostbusters.

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Ask the spirits anything and see what they say while playing on a classic Ouija Board. The Hasbro wood board comes has a smooth surface that's ideal for the spirits to move the planchette and answer your most burning questions.

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Most haunted houses give spooky vibes, but Kuromi's Haunted House from Sugarfina might be the most adorable one we've ever seen. With a similar design to an Advent Calendar, the Sugarfina version features some of Sanrio's most memorable characters like Hello Kitty, Keroppi, and, of course, Kuromi. The haunted house features eight sweet treat varieties from the cult-favorite Sugarfina.

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Keep those teeth and your dentist happy despite Halloween candy, thanks to the Philips Sonicare 4100 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush. The compact toothbrush can go weeks on a single charge, and Philips says it can remove up to seven times more plaque compared to a manual toothbrush.

TL;DR: Scan anything from anywhere with this lifetime subscription to SwiftScan VIP, now $59.99 (reg. $199.99) through October 12.

Do you need to scan something? There’s now an app for that — SwiftScan VIP. It can transform your smartphone or tablet into a sleek scanning machine, eliminating the need for owning a printer-scanner hybrid. And if you act fast, you can get a lifetime subscription to SwiftScan VIP for just $59.99 (reg. $199.99).

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While most of our lives have gone digital, we still need to scan things every now and then. Whether you need to sign an important document or preserve a handwritten note, SwiftScan VIP puts a scanner right in your pocket.

This handy app turns your smartphone or tablet into a high-quality scanner. Just point your device’s camera at the page you’d like to scan, and SwiftScan detects the edges and crops the document for you. From there, you can take advantage of built-in tools like color filters, blur reduction, and auto enhancements to fine-tune your scan.

You can scan multiple pages and easily combine them into a single document, then choose to save them as a PDF or JPG. Once they’re uploaded, it’s easy to send them via email, fax, or upload them to your preferred cloud storage service.

SwiftScan also keeps your scans organized for you. You can organize scans into folders, and OCR technology makes them easy to search later. And if you need to save a file as a PDF, SwiftScan doubles as a PDF editor. Sign, annotate, or redact information directly from a PDF within the same app.

Never touch a scanner again with this lifetime subscription to SwiftScan VIP, now $59.99 (reg. $199.99) through October 12.

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SAVE UP TO 47%: EcoFlow's latest portable power stations are seeing launch-week discounts. The EcoFlow Delta 3 Max Plus with a 220W solar panel is on sale for $1,339, down from the normal price of $2,548, and the EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus portable power station is on sale for $1,599, down from the standard price of $2,899.

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By now you've probably heard that you need a portable power station. We're not here to argue with facts. Portable power stations are incredibly useful if you like to go camping, work in the yard with tools that require power, or live in an area that's prone to power outages. EcoFlow is one of the leaders in the market, producing a huge range of portable power stations that come in a wide variety of specialties. As of this week, that product lineup expanded and two new models are already seeing a great discount.

As of Sept. 30, the EcoFlow Delta 3 Max Plus with a 220W solar panel is on sale for $1,339, down from the normal price of $2,548 which works out to a 47% discount, saving you a sweet $1,209. The EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus portable power station is on sale for $1,599, down from the standard price of $2,899. That equals a 45% discount, shaving $1,300 off the list price.

Amazon is not waiting around for October Prime Day to show up with major portable power station discounts. Tons of EcoFlow models are included in this week's sale prices, but these models are especially exciting to see on sale.

The brand new EcoFlow Delta 3 Max Plus comes with a sizable 2,048Wh and a 3,000W max output. That means you'll be able to connect it to your microwave, the blender, air fryer, coffee maker, and even the refrigerator. If you feel like doing laundry when the power is out, you can also use it to power up a 500W washing machine. However, the Delta 3 Max Plus will keep the WiFi router on, so you can binge Netflix instead of washing clothes.

Today's deal on the Delta 3 Max Plus also comes with a bifacial 220W solar panel. That will be perfect for summer camping trips to keep the phones and camp lanterns powered on for the entire trip, regardless of the duration.

SEE ALSO: Mashable's favorite portable power stations are already 50% off ahead of October Prime Day

The larger EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus packs in even more power, offering 3,072Wh from a long-lasting LiFePO4 battery. You'd think that much power might be loud, but the Delta 3 Ultra Plus can operate at as low as 25 decibels which will be great if you're using it to sleep with a CPAP or for an air purifier in the nursery.

While both EcoFlow models are almost 50% off during launch week, now is a great time to add a versatile portable power station to your home. Use it this fall and winter during storms and take it out camping come warmer weather. Buying this week means you'll be less likely to run into shipping delays during next week's October Prime Day event.

The image-sharing site Imgur is now blocked in the United Kingdom.

Online reports from UK users began circulating on social media yesterday, and today the site confirmed the restriction on its U.S. help site. Now, when someone with a UK IP address attempts to visit, they're met with an error page stating, "Content not available in your region."

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"From September 30, 2025, access to Imgur from the United Kingdom is no longer available," the help site reads. "UK users will not be able to log in, view content, or upload images. Imgur content embedded on third-party sites will not display for UK users."

The page goes on to inform users that they can request a copy of their own data in accordance with the UK's data protection laws or delete their account.

Online, UK users speculate that this is due to the Online Safety Act, which went into effect in July. The act has resulted in wide-ranging age verification, requiring users to submit identification, such as a government ID or undergo a facial recognition scan, in order to access explicit and sometimes non-explicit sites.

However, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), which regulates data protection in the UK, released a statement on Tuesday that "Imgur's decision to restrict access in the UK is a commercial decision taken by the company."

The ICO launched an investigation of Imgur in March (as well as TikTok and Reddit) to examine how the site handles children's personal information and how it verifies users' ages. On September 10, ICO issued a notice of intent to fine Imgur's parent company MediaLab, ICO's interim executive director, regulatory supervision, Tim Capel, wrote in a statement. He also said that, "Our findings are provisional and the ICO will carefully consider any representations from MediaLab before taking a final decision whether to issue a monetary penalty."

"We have been clear that exiting the UK does not allow an organisation to avoid responsibility for any prior infringement of data protection law, and our investigation remains ongoing," Capel continued, also stating that no further details about the investigation will be given at this time.  

"Safeguarding children’s personal information is a key priority for the ICO and our Children's code strategy outlines our key interventions in this area. Keeping children safe online is the responsibility of the companies offering online services to them and we will continue to hold them to account," Capel concluded.

Imgur removed explicit content (and old content) in 2023. Last year, the site loosened rules on memes and photos involving adult humor, PCMag (which is also owned by Mashable's parent company, Ziff Davis) reported.

Mashable has reached out to MediaLab for comment.

SAVE $30: As of Sept. 30, get the Arzopa Portable Monitor for $199.99, down from its usual price of $229.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 13%.

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Want to get more done when working on your PC? Try an additional monitor. The extra space gives you more room to breathe, so you can move from window to window and from task to task with ease. And you don't have to spend an arm and a leg on a complete additional monitor to do this. You can get a portable monitor, which is on sale right now at Amazon, and it can help tremendously.

As of Sept. 30, get the Arzopa Portable Monitor for $199.99, down from its usual price of $229.99 at Amazon. That's $30 off and a discount of 13%.

SEE ALSO: The best monitors in 2025

This slim 16-inch portable monitor is made to work for you on the go, so you can connect it to your laptop, your computer, your console, or even your Steam Deck. If you'd rather use it at home, you can do that too thanks to its lightweight frame and ease of setup.

It has a 2.5K QHD display with a 2560 x 1440 resolution as well as 180Hz refresh rate that gives you lower input latency and higher quality for working or playing. Plus, it's plug and play so all you have to do is hook it up and get going. It has two USB-C connections as well as a mini HDMI port, so you can connect it and start working or using your computer or device in minutes.

With a sturdy kickstand, you can adjust the viewing angle as well as keep it steady no matter where it is you decide to put it for the long (or short) run. So if you do decide to keep it for home use, it's ready to go.

If you need a second monitor and don't want to shell out for one that's full price (or full size), this is a great option to grab while you still can.

SAVE $499: As of Sept. 30, the M4 iPad Pro with WiFi connectivity and 2TB of storage is on sale for $1,499.97 at Amazon. That's just shy of $500 in savings, effectively making it the same price as the model with 1TB of storage.

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If ever there were a time to buy a maxed out iPad Pro, it's now. A week before the official kickoff of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event, Apple's most powerful iPad is seeing its biggest price drop ever. If you're in the market for a tablet that goes above and beyond, there's no need to wait to add it to your cart.

As of Sept. 30, you can head to Amazon and grab the 11-inch Apple iPad Pro with an M4 chip, WiFi connectivity, and monstrous 2TB of storage for only $1,499.97. That's 25% or nearly $500 off its usual list price, effectively dropping it down to the same price as the model with 1TB of storage. In other words, you can get double the storage space for the same price.

For most people, a maxed out M4 iPad Pro is going to be overkill. This thing is crazy powerful. Despite being unbelievably thin at just 0.21 inches thick and weighing less than a pound, the M4 iPad Pro beat most PCs and even many MacBooks in benchmark tests. That's why we named it the top iPad pick for professionals. Mashable's reviewer was blown away by its power efficiency and breakneck performance — not to mention its striking display and absolutely outrageous battery life. Though it's only rated for 10 hours, the M4 iPad Pro outlasted expectations and delivered a runtime of 16 hours and 24 minutes.

As our reviewer put it, "The perfect user for the iPad Pro 2024 is a professional digital artist who often steps away from their desktop PC and needs a sleek, on-the-go device that can handle taxing workloads (on apps like ZBrush or Nomad Sculpt, for example) while they're traveling from A to B." If that's you, or if you're just an Apple lover who wants to treat themselves, we recommend grabbing this maxed out iPad Pro with 2TB of storage while it's at its best price ever.

In the last few years, the dominant narrative surrounding Glen Powell has been that of "Glen Powell: Movie Star."

The title is undoubtedly earned. Following his breakout in Top Gun: Maverick, Powell has cemented himself as a reliable leading man. He showed that successful box office rom-coms were still possible with Anyone But You, weaponized his Texas charm for Twisters, and channeled a dizzying range of characters in Hit Man.

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But Powell stans know that the actor can do even more than play the suave lead. He's capable of total silliness, a talent on display in his earlier TV work as Scream Queens' ultimate frat bro, Chad Radwell. Very stupid, very douchey, yet somehow still endearing, Chad Radwell revealed Powell's ability to commit wholeheartedly to a bit, playing up his own good looks and frat background to killer effect.

That same level of comedic commitment is on display in Powell's new TV series Chad Powers, in which he, once again, plays a gut-busting character named Chad. (If I had a nickel, right?) Here, Powell proves he's gone beyond the label of "movie star," or, in Chad Powers' case, "TV star." He's a comedy star, too.

What's Chad Powers about? Glen Powell and Frankie A. Rodriguez in "Chad Powers." Credit: Disney / Zac Popik

Chad Powers follows the Ted Lasso formula of taking a comedic sports segment and fleshing it out into a show with real heart. In Ted Lasso's case, that segment was a commercial for NBC's Premier League coverage. Chad Powers, on the other hand, draws from an episode of Eli Manning's Eli's Places docuseries. (Eli Manning and Peyton Manning are both executive producers on Chad Powers.) The episode saw the Super Bowl–winning quarterback don a face full of prosthetics, take the name Chad Powers, and go undercover at Penn State's walk-on tryouts.

Chad Powers, co-created by Powell and Michael Waldron (Loki), expands on that premise, asking, "What if the man behind the Chad Powers makeup wasn't superstar Eli Manning, but instead, a man at rock bottom?"

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That man is Russ Holliday (Powell). Once a rising star quarterback for the University of Oregon, he made an arrogant mistake in a championship game that cost his team the win. Following the loss and his resulting crash out, Russ is reviled by the entire internet. Even eight years later, he can't escape his infamous meltdown.

But when Russ learns that the struggling University of South Georgia Catfish are holding walk-on tryouts for a new quarterback, he senses a golden opportunity. Russ' image is toxic, but maybe he can find new success as someone else. So, one bad wig and several prosthetics later, Chad Powers is born.

Glen Powell is a comedic force in Chad Powers. Glen Powell in "Chad Powers." Credit: Disney / Daniel Delgado Jr.

Russ' double identity is reminiscent of Powell's layered performance in Hit Man, where he plays philosophy professor Gary and his fake hit man identities, often at the same time. As Russ, Powell remains relatively grounded, a man haunted by his failure. Yet as Chad, he goes bigger and sillier than anything we've seen from him, starting with Chad's squeaky voice. You know Channing Tatum's much-memed "My name is Jeff" delivery from 22 Jump Street? Powell's voice is that level of ridiculous, sustained over several episodes of TV.

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That ridiculousness extends to Chad's dialogue. From the moment Russ walks on the South Georgia field as Chad, he starts improvising the hell out of Chad's backstory. He knows he shouldn't. Messing up details could get him caught. Yet he can't help himself, spinning up folksy tales about a backwoods childhood plagued by wolves and bizarre medical conditions. His eyes light up with worry at every new question about his past, but there's a glint in them that suggests his panic comes paired with the thrill of performance, of becoming someone else. It's a high-wire performance of duality, but Powell makes it looks effortless.

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Russ sinking into his daffy alter ego points to Chad Powers' themes of redemption. But it's also pleasant evidence that there's a theater kid hiding inside jock Russ, just as there's a love letter to movie makeup hidden within the football-focused show that is Chad Powers.

If you, like me, aren't the biggest football fan, then Chad Powers' surprise focus on prosthetics serves as a sweet counterbalance to the show's sportier nature. The Chad Powers makeup, which Russ steals from his prosthetics designer father (Toby Huss), essentially becomes its own character. It's the reason why Chad can't shower with his teammates, or join in on their lake parties. It's the reason why Russ has to go on a high-stakes emergency mission to get glue at Spirit Halloween. The prosthetics wind up as a driving force within Chad Powers, highlighting the ridiculousness behind Russ' scheme while also letting the show embrace the makeup craftsmanship at its core.

In some ways, Chad Powers' pairing of football and movie makeup magic is the perfect synthesis of its leading man: a film star who knows the transformative power of prosthetics thanks to films like Hit Man, and who spends football season hyping up the Texas Longhorns.

It's a crime that Chad Powers is only six episodes long. Perry Mattfeld and Glen Powell in "Chad Powers." Credit: Disney / Daniel Delgado Jr.

Powell leads a a charming cast in Chad Powers. As Catfish coach Jake Hudson, Steve Zahn is a live wire of comedic stress. Perry Mattfeld brings gritty determination to the show as Jake's daughter Ricky, who knows football inside and out but can't shake the nepo baby accusations. She's an unlikely kindred spirit for Russ, who also understands what it means to be pigeonholed based on prior expectations.

Elsewhere, Frankie A. Rodriguez is downright delightful as Russ' ally Danny. On top of serving up physical comedy as the Catfish mascot, Rodriguez imbues Danny with a mischievous, scheming quality, making him a bit of a wild card in his dedication to helping Russ succeed. Colton Ryan has a smaller role as Bible-thumping, perpetually optimistic backup quarterback Gerry, but his can-do attitude made me crack up every time he opened his mouth.

Unfortunately, we don't get too much of Gerry in Chad Powers' six episodes — a wild number for any TV show! — nor do we get much of the rest of the Catfish locker room. They have potential to be a great ensemble, but given the truncated length of the show, they fade into the background.

What little we do get of Chad Powers, though, is the makings of a great sports comedy, anchored by a great comedic performance from Powell. Watching the show, I kept thinking that it's not just criminal that Season 1 is only six episodes long; it's also criminal Powell has never hosted Saturday Night Live. Put him in a wig and let him loose onstage. Chad Powers proves he's got what it takes.

The first two episodes of Chad Powers premiere Sept. 30 on Hulu, with new episodes every Tuesday.

Since the release of her first adult novel Beach Read in 2020, author Emily Henry has dominated the modern romance genre.

In the past six years, she's written six romance novels, all of which have become New York Times bestsellers and blown up on BookTok. Now, Henry's work jumps to the big screen thanks to Netflix's film adaptation of her 2021 book, People We Meet on Vacation.

Directed by Brett Haley (Hearts Beat Loud), People We Meet on Vacation stars Emily Bader (My Lady Jane) and Tom Blyth (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) as best friends Poppy and Alex. The two are polar opposites: He's buttoned-up, while she's a free spirit.

Despite their differences, the pair have been inseparable since college. That closeness continues even after they graduate, with Poppy and Alex meeting up every year for a week-long vacation together.

In all their time knowing each other, they've only ever claimed to be platonic friends. But get one glance at their chemistry in People We Meet on Vacation's trailer, and it's clear that Alex and Poppy are lying to themselves. Will these long-time besties finally get a chance to kickstart the romance they both so obviously want? It might just take another vacation to find out for sure.

Check out the full teaser above for glimpses at Poppy and Alex's gorgeous vacation destinations, as well as a stealthy recreation of the novel's beachy cover.

People We Meet on Vacation also stars Sarah Catherine Hook, Jameela Jamil, Lucien Laviscount, and Lukas Gage.

People We Meet on Vacation hits Netflix Jan. 9.

When it comes to washable rugs, Ruggable's blend of form and function has helped it make a name for itself in the DTC rug market. And with its latest release, Ruggable is looking to offer rug buyers even more convenience.

As of Sept. 30, Ruggable is expanding its catalog to include the All-in-One rug, which is a washable rug with a built-in rug pad. It launches in two textures: the medium-pile Tufted rug and the Plush rug, with the latter being Ruggable's "thickest and softest rug to date," according to the press release. Tufted All-in-One rugs are available in 13 different sizes, starting at $119 for a two-by-three-foot rug, while Plush All-in-One rugs will come in four sizes, starting at $439 for a five-by-seven-foot rug.

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When Mashable tested Ruggable's traditional rug design previously, we generally had a great experience — minus matching up the rug cover and rug pad.

Our reviewer wrote, "It’s not necessarily difficult to get it aligned, but the velcro backing does make it a lot harder than dragging a normal rug over a rug pad. Plus, because the rug cover is a bit bigger than the cushioned rug pad beneath it, getting it matched up can be a challenge — one we gave up on."

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Thanks to the built-in rug pad, the All-in-One rug does away with the need for any alignment. And Ruggable's betting big on the demand for this ease: Its existing Tufted rugs got an upgrade to the Tufted All-in-One design with this launch.

Ruggable says the built-in rug pad also adds flexibility to the rug, making it easier to fit into a washing machine when it's time for cleaning. Design-wise, the Tufted All-in-One rug launches with seven new looks, while the Plush All-in-One launches with nine new designs.

So how does the feel of the All-in-One backing compare to Ruggable's existing standard and cushioned rug pads? We checked in with a Ruggable rep, who told us via email, "It’s in its own class entirely." She continued, "The bottom is also a softer texture for elevated comfort, styles that hold their color longer after washing, and no curling at the edges."

Ruggable All-in-One pricing

As mentioned above, the Tufted All-in-One rug comes in 13 different sizes, with pricing as follows (with some prices subject to change in certain styles):

Tufted All-in-One pricing tiers

• 2 x 3-foot: $119

• 2.5 x 7-foot: $199

• 2.5 x 10-foot: $249

• 2.5 x 12-foot: $299

• 3 x 5-foot: $169

• 4 x 6-foot: $299

• 5 x 7-foot: $399

• 6 x 9-foot: $499

• 8 x 10-foot: $699

• 9 x 12-foot: $999

• 10 x 14-foot: $1,299

• 6-foot round: $499

• 8-foot round: $599

The Plush All-in-One is available in four different sizes, priced at:

Plush All-in-One pricing tiers

• 5 x 7-foot: $439

• 6 x 9-foot: $569

• 8 x 10-foot $799

• 9 x 12-foot: $1,099

Comparatively speaking, the All-in-One rugs do cost slightly more than their rug-pad-requiring counterparts. For example, this flatwoven rug costs $449 for a six-by-nine-foot two-piece rug (without the rug pad included), while the All-in-One counterpart costs $599. However, the cost of a standard six-by-nine rug pad is $189, or $279 for the cushioned rug pad, making the All-in-One more cost-effective.

If you'd still prefer something slightly cheaper (and aren't too picky about texture or design), the washable rug brand Tumble offers faux fur rugs with built-in rug pads in four different sizes, ranging from a $159 two-and-a-half-foot-by-seven-foot runner to a $379 six-by-nine-foot rug.

SEE ALSO: Tumble vs. Ruggable: Which washable rug brand is better? Where to buy the Ruggable All-in-One rug

Ruggable All-in-One rugs are available at Ruggable's website as of Sept. 30.

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You know when Conan O'Brien is a talk show guest that the resulting interview is going to contain plenty of chaos, and his appearance on The Late Show does not disappoint.

In the 23-minute video above the former late night host speaks to Stephen Colbert about his role in A24 drama If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (he introduces the clip in trademark Conan fashion), tells a hilarious story about the time his mom gave advice to Jim Carrey, and takes a more serious minute to say something sweet to Colbert about his future after The Late Show ends next April.

"I, of course, adore you, I love you, I know you as a person and also as a comedic force, and like a lot of people I'm very sad that this chapter is ending," says O'Brien. "But I also want to say that you are going to do amazing things, you're going to have a lot of fun, and the connection you have — and this isn't just you, it's Mr Kimmel, and Fallon, all these guys have — it's very special. The connection you have with your audience, you're taking with you. No-one else owns that. That's yours."