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SAVE OVER $500: As of Oct. 12, the Anker Solix S2000 portable power station is on sale for $649.98 at Amazon. That's $549.02 off its full price of $1,199.

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Winter is not too far off, and if you're a bit worried about power outages from severe weather during those months, a portable power station is a helpful item to have around the house. The Anker Solix S2000 is a model designed to keep appliances powered up in moments like those, and this is a perfect time to grab it, as Amazon has slashed 46% off its list price.

Normally priced at a hefty $1,199, this portable power station is down to $649.98. That's a cent cheaper than the price we saw during last week's October Prime Day sale, and it may not be on sale for much longer, since it's marked as a "limited time deal."

SEE ALSO: The 6 best power stations for camping keep you both online and off-grid

With a continuous output of 1,500W and a peak output of 3,000W, the Anker Solix S2000 can power up a variety of household appliances, including fridges. It can keep a fridge powered for up to 35 hours, which is great news if you run into an emergency outage. Its battery also has a 15-year lifespan, so it will last for many years to come.

It also has a variety of ports, including AC outputs, an AC input, a 12W USB-A port, an XT60i input, a 15W USB-C port, and a 100W USB-C port. It weighs 35.7 pounds and measures 8.2 × 11.1 × 12.7 inches, so you can move it around to where it's most needed.

Don't let this deal pass you by. Be quick to save on the Anker Solix S2000 portable power station at Amazon while it's still on sale.

TL;DR: New and existing AT&T customers can get up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in. Customers who switch to AT&T can also get up to $800 toward their current device balance.

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Preorders for Apple’s iPhone Duo officially kick off this week, and AT&T is coming out of the gate with one of its most aggressive carrier promotions of the year.

Starting on Oct. 16, the Apple iPhone Duo will be available for preorder at AT&T before general availability opens on Oct. 23. To sweeten the launch, AT&T is offering up to $1,200 in bill credits with an eligible trade-in for both new and existing customers. If you are switching carriers, AT&T is also stacking an extra $800 credit to cover your remaining phone balance with your current provider, plus an exclusive $200 discount per line when you complete your order online.

To unlock the maximum $1,200 savings, you will need to trade in a qualifying smartphone with a minimum trade-in value of $230, activate or maintain your line on an eligible unlimited plan, and purchase the phone on a 36-month installment agreement.

Getting $1,200 off Apple's $1,999 flagship foldable brings your monthly cost down from $55.56/month to just $22.23/month. You are still required to pay state sales tax on the phone's full retail value upfront, plus AT&T's standard $35 device connection fee. The $1,200 discount is distributed as 36 monthly bill credits. If you cancel your plan, downgrade to an ineligible tier, or switch carriers before the three years are up, the remaining balance becomes due immediately.

Score the best preorder deal for the iPhone Duo at AT&T.

Danny Dyer hosted SNL UK on Saturday, and it was only right that the TV hard man beat up a few people on his way to the stage.

In the clip above he does his best to keep the language as live TV-friendly as possible with a little help from Rivals co-star Lisa McGrillis, before showing off his (slightly limited) range of UK accents.

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TL;DR: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is $1,000 off with T-Mobile. To claim this offer, switch and bring your number or trade in an eligible phone in any condition on an Experience Beyond plan.

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We keep close tabs on all the best deals on smartphones. T-Mobile is usually one of the first places we look, because they generally offer free deals on new handsets like the Motorola Razr+, Google Pixel 11, and of course, the iPhone.

For a period of time, T-Mobile was offering the iPhone 17 and iPhone 18 Pro for free. We were pretty crushed when we saw that T-Mobile had dropped this promotion. That was until we saw the alternative. The free deal might have gone, but they are still offering a huge discount on the latest iPhone.

For a limited time, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is $1,000 off with T-Mobile. To qualify for this offer, switch and bring your number or trade in an eligible phone in any condition on an Experience Beyond plan.

T-Mobile spreads your savings across 36 monthly bill credits, effectively locking you into a three-year agreement. If you cancel or switch carriers early, you will owe the remaining balance immediately. You will also need to cover state sales tax on the phone’s full retail value upfront, plus a standard $35 device connection fee per line at checkout.

If you plan on staying with T-Mobile anyway, it is still one of the best ways to score a top-tier phone without taking a massive hit to your bank account.

Get the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for $1,000 off this week with T-Mobile.

SAVE $30: As of Oct. 12, the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ is on sale for $99 at Amazon. That's a 23% discount on the list price.

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A tasty coffee setup doesn't need to cost hundreds of dollars or require an advanced barista-level skill set. With the Nespresso Vertuo Pop+, all you need to do is push a button to get the perfect cup in a matter of seconds. And as of Oct. 12, it's on sale at Amazon for $30 off the list price.

It comes in a range of colors, but only the licorice black, buna yellow, candy pink, pacific blue, and beige are discounted.

This coffee machine will suit all tastes in your household, with five drink sizes ranging from single and double espressos to 5-, 8-, and 12-ounce coffees. You can also switch between hot and iced drinks. Its compact footprint and removable 25-fluid-ounce side water tank also mean it's a practical choice for smaller kitchens.

And it's not complicated to use. The one-touch brewing system heats up in just 30 seconds, so you can have your morning coffee in no time. Descaling alerts also help to make maintenance easier by letting you know when the machine needs attention.

Get this Nespresso deal from Amazon now.

SAVE $52.99: As of Oct. 12, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE is on sale for $426.99 at Amazon. That's an 11% saving on the list price.

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Tablets are handy for just about everything, from watching Netflix on the couch to getting work done while you're out and about. But with so many options available, it can be tricky to find one that covers all the bases.

For a limited time, you can get a deal on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE at Amazon. Normally $479.98, you can get it for $426.99.

The Galaxy Tab S10 FE is designed to handle a bit of everything, so it's a well-rounded option if you want one device for entertainment and productivity. Its large, bright screen has a 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling, plus dual speakers make it high-quality enough to watch films or catch up on your favorite shows.

It's also packed with a range of Samsung's AI tools, including Circle to Search for finding information directly from your screen, Handwriting Assist for tidying up notes, and Math Solver for converting handwritten equations into text.

It's also IP68-rated for water and dust resistance, so it's robust enough to cope with everyday use wherever you are.

Get this Samsung tablet deal from Amazon now.

SAVE $40: As of Oct. 12, the Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro Plus is back to its lowest-ever price of $139.99 at Amazon. That's $40 off its full price of $179.99.

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Slow cookers are perfect for making warm, comforting meals during the cooler months of the year. If you're on the hunt for a machine that can operate as a slow cooker and more for making tasty dinners this fall and winter, look no further than the Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro Plus.

As of Oct. 12, this 9-in-1 cooker is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon of $139.99, so it's a perfect time to pick it up.

This is a $40 discount off its original price of $179.99, but it may not be on sale for very long. Amazon has marked it as a "limited-time deal," so if you've been hoping to grab it for your kitchen countertop, now is your chance before the offer disappears.

SEE ALSO: We tested the most popular Ninja appliances, and these are our favorites

The Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro Plus is quite an impressive cooker, with nine preset options to choose from: Slow Cook, Sear/Sauté, Bake, Braise, Proof, Sous Vide, Steam, Rice/Pasta, and a very simple Keep Warm option. It also has an 8.5-quart capacity, which could hold enough chili for up to 20 people, or even 10 pounds of spaghetti and meatballs with no draining required. Hosting for the holidays? It definitely has you covered.

The inner pot is also removable and oven-safe up to 500°F, so you can easily transfer it if needed. Plus, the inner pot, lid, and spoon are dishwasher safe, which makes clean-up even easier once you're all finished cooking.

If the 9-in-1 Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker Pro Plus has caught your eye, act fast to save at Amazon.

TL;DR: Panini has officially revealed 2026 Mangaverse Football, a new trading card set featuring NFL stars, top college athletes, and gridiron legends illustrated in Japanese manga style. Hobby Boxes are available for preorder soon on Panini’s site, with a guaranteed autograph per box.

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If you’re trying to hunt down a holiday gift for the hardcore card collector in your life, you can stop scrolling eBay right now. Panini America just dropped details about 2026 Mangaverse Football, a standalone set that blends top college players, current NFL stars, and all-time legends with Japanese manga and graphic-novel artwork.

Hobby Boxes are available for preorder soon on Panini, while retail options are set to hit Target, Walmart, and Dick’s Sporting Goods ahead of the holidays.

Who is in the set?

Instead of standard action shots, Mangaverse gives gridiron icons like Deion Sanders, Randy Moss, Chad Johnson, Lawrence Taylor, and Michael “Samurai Mike” Singletary the full comic protagonist treatment across a 100-card base set. Collectors can also chase artist-driven inserts like Way of the Warrior, Murals, and Origin Story, alongside a stacked roster of player autographs.

Credit: Panini America Credit: Panini America Inside a Hobby Box

If you’re buying for a collector who cares about box hits and low-numbered cards, the Hobby Box is the configuration to grab. Here’s what you get inside:

• 1 guaranteed autograph per box

• 3 numbered parallels

• 6 inserts or insert parallels

• 6 packs per box (6 cards per pack)

• Exclusive SSP chases — The only configuration where you can pull ultra-rare Super Short Print cards like Starcade and Blank Slate

For a more affordable holiday gift, keep an eye out for the Retail Ornament Boxes coming soon to big-box stores. Packaged in a special holiday ornament-style box, each retail pack contains 15 cards — including two retail-exclusive Bronze, Red, or Green parallels, three inserts, and an exclusive Winter Wonderland holiday insert.

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Whether you're chasing guaranteed autographs for a high-end collection or grabbing an ornament box for a casual fan, it's one of the coolest crossover drops on the sports card calendar this year. Head over to Panini now to learn more about Mangaverse Football Hobby Box preorders.

SAVE OVER $200: As of Oct. 12, the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon. That's a $250 discount off its full price of $749.99.

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A selection of robot vacuums are still discounted at Amazon after October Prime Day. If you're looking for a versatile model that handles both vacuuming and mopping, the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 is worth checking out, especially since it's discounted by $250 on Amazon right now. That won't be the case for much longer, though.

As of Oct. 12, you can scoop up this Dreame robot vacuum for $499.99 instead of its full price of $749.99. However, Amazon has slapped a 24-hour countdown timer on this deal, so the clock is quite literally ticking to save.

SEE ALSO: I've tested 30+ robot vacuum and mop combos, including CES 2026 models. Here are the top 5 to buy.

From carpets to hard floors, the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2's 25,000Pa suction — alongside five suction levels you can adjust to — clears up dust, dirt, pet hair, and more. For harder floors, the DuoScrub mopping system also comes in handy, with two high-speed mops to scrub out stains. It even features an extendable brush and mop to reach tough corners or spaces under furniture, so no messy spots are skipped.

The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 also features Smart Pathfinder and 3DAdapt technologies, which help it map your home and avoid obstacles like shoes or toys. It also has a long battery life, offering up to 231 minutes of runtime when using Vacuum Mode.

Today is your last chance to save on the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2. Act fast to score $250 off at Amazon.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundle is on sale for $89.86 at Amazon.

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Tracking the Pokémon TCG market is still a wild ride. Sometimes we're looking at record-low prices on new releases. Sometimes we're looking at a "deal" that's actually above market price. It's all about availability and demand.

Demand for Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundles is obviously still high. The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundle is listed for $89.86 at Amazon. That's above the $74 market price on TCGplayer, but actual listings for below $100 on that marketplace platform are scarce.

Amazon seems to have plenty of stock at a reasonable price. In this case, that constitutes a "good deal."

The six-pack Booster Bundle is a popular pick for collectors. Each booster contains six holographic cards, including one of 30 different Pikachu rare variants. The collection features Mewtwo ex, Mew ex, Umbreon ex, Salamence ex, and Greninja ex. You're unlikely to pull the most valuable cards, but you never know. That's the joy of ripping packs.

SAVE $120: As of Oct. 12, the Apple Watch Series 10 is on sale for $679 at Amazon. That's a 15% discount on the list price.

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Looking to upgrade your fitness tracker? The Apple Watch Series 10 is back on sale at Amazon, but only for a limited time. Normally $799, you can get it for $679 right now. This price is specifically for the 42mm watch with both cellular and GPS connectivity, and in the gold titanium case with the gold milanese loop.

If you're looking for a workout companion, this Apple Watch is a great choice. It tracks activities ranging from running to swimming, with advanced workout metrics and training load insights to help you understand your performance.

But it's not just for runners; it can be used underwater, and swimmers also get additional measurements, including water temperature and depth.

Beyond exercise, the Series 10 also offers a range of safety tools, including Fall Detection, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS, and Check In notifications. You'll even get an extensive selection of health features, including ECG readings, blood oxygen monitoring, heart rate alerts, sleep tracking, and menstrual cycle tracking.

This Apple Watch deal is available at Amazon now, but only for a limited time.

SAVE OVER $90: As of Oct. 12, the Sony WH-CH720N headphones are on sale for $88 at Amazon. That's a 51% discount on the list price.

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Whether you're commuting, working from home, or working out, a good pair of noise-canceling headphones can make all the difference. And if you've been thinking about upgrading your audio setup, but don't want to spend a small fortune, this latest Amazon discount on the Sony WH-CH720N headphones will save you over $90.

As of Oct. 12, these budget-friendly headphones have dropped in price from $179.99 to just $88. That's more than half off the list price. They come in two colors (white and pink), both at the same low price.

If you care about good audio, these headphones are seriously impressive. And for such a low price, you're really getting great noise cancellation. Sony's Integrated Processor V1 works with Dual Noise Sensor Technology to help block out unwanted background sounds, and the Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts your listening experience to your surroundings. There's also an adjustable Ambient Sound mode for when you want to stay aware of what's happening around you. It also helps with audio output, with the Precise Voice Pickup Technology keeping your voice clear during calls.

Battery life is another plus, giving you up to 35 hours of listening time on a full charge. If you're running low, a quick three-minute USB-C charge will give you up to an hour of playback, so you won't have to wait long to get back to listening.

Find this Sony deal at Amazon now.

SAVE $120: As of Oct. 12, Apple AirPods Max 2 are down to $429 on Amazon. The H2 chip powers active noise cancellation, adaptive audio, and even live translation.

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If you’ve been eyeing Apple's flagship over-ears but couldn't stomach the eye-watering $549 price tag, now is your chance to snag them. The Apple AirPods Max 2 just hit $429 at Amazon, cutting a massive 22% off the list price. That saves you $120, knocking Apple's premium H2-powered cans down to a far more palatable price point.

The core upgrade is Apple swapping in its H2 chip. That unlocks 1.5x better Active Noise Cancellation, alongside smart features like Adaptive Audio — which tweaks noise control based on your surroundings — and Conversation Awareness, which automatically drops your volume when you speak.

SEE ALSO: AirPods Max 2 vs. Sony WH-1000XM6: Which headphones win?

Apple also packed in a few features for power users and frequent travelers. If you hold down the listening mode button, you can trigger real-time Live Translation (powered by Apple Intelligence), which translates what someone is saying straight into your ears. On the hardware side, Apple ditched Lightning for USB-C, meaning you can charge them with the same cable as your Mac or iPad and plug them directly into your devices for ultra-low-latency, 24-bit lossless audio.

Everything else retains Apple's signature luxury build, including the breathable knit-mesh canopy, custom memory foam ear cushions, and standard 20-hour battery life with ANC cranked.

If you’ve been holding off on Apple’s ultimate over-ears, grab a pair of AirPods Max 2 while this $120 price cut is still live on Amazon.

SAVE $10: As of Oct. 12, the latest Apple AirTag (2nd Generation) 4-Pack is down to $89 at Amazon. That's a 10% discount off its $99 retail price, bringing the cost down to just $22.25 per tracker.

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If you’ve been waiting for a reason to finally tag all your gear with Apple’s Bluetooth trackers, this is it. The Apple AirTag (2nd Generation) 4-pack is currently down to $89 at Amazon, a 10% markdown off its usual $99 list price.

Apple’s second-gen AirTag doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, and honestly, it didn't need to. Visually, it’s identical to the original — same white puck design, same coin-cell battery setup, and same stainless steel back. But Apple threw in upgraded Bluetooth and Ultra Wideband wireless chips that turn this tiny tracker into a much better item finder.

The new internal hardware pushes Precision Finding out to nearly 50 feet through multiple interior walls. That means your iPhone locks onto the tracker from a completely different room instead of forcing you to walk aimlessly around your apartment waiting for a signal. Apple gave the built-in speaker a massive volume boost. The chime is now around 50% louder, so if your AirTag is buried deep inside a thick leather backpack or stuck in the trunk of your car, you can easily hear where it’s hiding.

They also expanded how you track your gear. For the first time, you can trigger Precision Finding directly from an Apple Watch (Series 9 or Ultra 2 and newer running watchOS 26.2.1), complete with step-by-step directional arrows on your wrist.

There is one important catch: to get the upgraded range and precision features, you need a newer iPhone (iPhone 15 or later, excluding the 16e) running iOS 26. If you're still rocking an older iPhone, stick with the first-gen model.

Grabbing this 4-pack while it's down to $89 drops the per-tracker price to just $22.25 — making it the cheapest way to tag your keys, wallet, backpack, and luggage all at once.

Online dating as a gay man is a rite of passage. From the Craigslist m4m era to today's endless scroll, it's been a part of gay culture since the early days of the web. But for all the high rewards, even the best dating apps come with a unique set of challenges for LGBTQ men: ghosting, catfishing, straight guys who shouldn't be in your feed, and even some not-so-subtle fetishization. It's a lot to take in when you're just trying to find a cute guy.

Yet, despite the BS, the best gay dating apps are still one of the main ways to meet new guys. In fact, a 2026 report by SSRS found that 63 percent of LGBTQIA+ adults have used a dating site or app, including 14 percent who were current users, compared to just 34 percent of non-LGBTQIA+ adults. And a 2023 Pew Research Center report found that about one in four partnered lesbian, gay, or bisexual adults met their current partner through a dating site or app, compared with one in 10 partnered straight adults.

We love to complain about the apps, but they're still a big part of how we meet each other.

We have to talk about Grindr

Of course, we can't talk about gay dating without talking about Grindr. It's still our top pick overall, even if the user experience has been suffering of late. The free version of Grindr is now stuffed full of ads, leaving many guys longing for an alternative. Plus, because of its well-deserved reputation as a hookup app, it's not always the right place to make a love connection.

"Grindr is a tried and true app that many queer men gravitate toward to find partners or for relationships that require lesser commitment, so it’s easy to point to it as the No. 1 app," Michelle Herzog, LMFT, AASECT-certified sex therapist, tells Mashable. "However, like Tinder, it’s gained a reputation as a hookup app — but that doesn’t mean there still aren’t men looking for long-term commitments, either."

SEE ALSO: The great Grindr glossary: all terms and acronyms explained

The good news is that the gay dating app landscape is bigger than Grindr. Hinge gives relationship-minded guys a mainstream option, while Scruff combines dating with travel and community features. Feeld makes room for kink and non-monogamy, and cruising platforms like Sniffies and Squirt cater to those who want to skip the small talk entirely.

The key is figuring out which dating apps are worth your time. Here's our guide to the best gay dating apps of 2026, whether you're looking for a boyfriend, a hookup, or a community that feels more like you.

Recent changes to this dating app guide include:

• OkCupid (removed October 2026): We removed OkCupid from our main picks. Its question-based matching still has appeal for values-driven dating, but it no longer earns a place among our strongest recommendations for men. The FTC's March 2026 action over its past sharing of user photos and other personal information also warrants consideration.

• Archer (closed June 2026): Archer shut down on June 17, 2026. Previously, this was our favorite gay dating app for finding serious relationships. Hinge is now our pick in that category.

• Feeld (added October 2025): We added Feeld as our top pick for kink and threesomes, giving guys interested in non-monogamy and exploring their sexuality a more specialized option.

• Hinge (added October 2025): Hinge joined the guide as a mainstream option for relationship-minded guys. Following Archer's closure, it's our top recommendation for serious relationships.

• Squirt (added early 2026): We added Squirt for its cruising-focused community and free unlimited direct messaging. Its SQ Dating app is also available on iOS and Android.

Which gay dating apps didn't make the cut?

You'll notice a few well-known apps are missing from our main list. Not every platform is a good fit for every guy, and leaving one out doesn't mean nobody has had a good experience there. Here's why we're recommending other options in this guide.

• Taimi: While Taimi markets itself heavily as a queer community space, we've opted to leave it off the list. The feedback from real users is frankly brutal. Redditors say the free version is "completely unusable"; you need a premium subscription just to view a basic profile. Worse, users reported feeling unsafe, noting the app is filled with scammers, "obvious homophobes," and "more straight cis-men and creeps than even Tinder or Bumble." Skip it.

• Raya: We know Raya is the "celebrity dating app," but we're not recommending it. Why? Because, as our own Chance Townsend discovered, its exclusivity is "a bit overhyped." After shelling out $25 per month, he found the vibe "so Tinder-esque," and the user pool wasn't A-list celebs but "consultants, aspiring actors, medical professionals, recruiters, and even students." The consensus: Raya is basically "an expensive Tinder with a better PR team." Save your money.

• Recon: Recon has a reputation as the app for the kink community, but we've opted to leave it off the list. User reviews on Reddit are brutal. One thread described the app as "really buggy" and "not much activity on there anymore." Users in that thread complained that the app is a "waste of time," full of flakes, "catfish," and "fake doms wanting you to be their slave or boy." Other users noted that "a lot of kink/fetish guys have moved on to Instagram, Twitter/X, [or] OnlyFans" or that mainstream apps like Scruff are now "more open and welcoming spaces" for the community.

• Planet Romeo (now Romeo): Planet Romeo (which took over the old Guys4Men, or g4m, site ) is another legacy app we didn't include. While it was once a go-to for finding meaningful relationships, particularly in India and parts of Europe, it's now mostly seen as an app from a bygone era. Reddit threads on the topic are full of nostalgia for the "age of Planet Romeo" and the "slow communication" of the early 2000s.

TL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote with a Microsoft Office 2024 lifetime license for $114.97. Sale ends Oct. 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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Microsoft 365 Personal costs $99.99 a year. That’s actually the cheapest option, and you only get that if you pay the full price all at once. Every year. Forever.

If you want a better option, Microsoft Office 2024 gives you many of the same apps for PC or Mac, lasts for life, and is on sale now during extended Deal Days for $114.97 (reg. $149.99).

Your license includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. That’s enough for students writing papers and building presentations, or for families keeping a household budget in a spreadsheet. All four apps work fully offline, and your files stay on your device and sync when you reconnect to the internet. Free tools like Google Docs and Sheets need a browser and a connection before they’ll work at all.

Office 2024 also adds newer tools to each app. Smart Compose in Word suggests text as you type, based on what you’ve already written. In Excel, dynamic array formulas like FILTER, SORT, and UNIQUE update their results automatically when the data changes, so a filtered sales list stays current as new entries come in. PowerPoint can record a presentation with voice, video, and closed captions for online classes or remote meetings. Real-time co-authoring lets classmates or family members edit the same document at once, with comments and chat built in.

This license isn’t for Microsoft 365. It doesn’t have the little things like cloud storage or Copilot, but there are better ways to store your files or ask an AI questions that don’t require paying nearly $100 every year.

Get the Office apps you use every day without paying for them every year.

Get a Microsoft Office 2024 Home lifetime license while it’s on sale for $114.97. Sale ends Oct. 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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TL;DR: Convert files offline on your own computer with a Morphjet lifetime subscription on sale for $39.99 (reg. $79).

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Free online file converters make you upload your files to someone else’s server, and many of them limit you to a few files a day or add a watermark to the result. Morphjet is a desktop app that converts images, video, audio, documents, and archives on your own computer instead, and a lifetime subscription is on sale for $39.99 right now.

Morphjet reads files from your drive and writes the results back to that same drive, so nothing leaves your computer. Each type of conversion downloads its engine the first time you use it. After that, you can keep converting with the Wi-Fi off, whether you’re on a plane or working in an air-gapped office. You won’t need to make an account either. Install the app, enter your key, and start converting.

In total, Morphjet supports 2,911 conversions across images, documents, video, audio, ebooks, spreadsheets, and subtitles. That list includes iPhone HEIC photos and conversion from 21 camera RAW formats, although converting to RAW isn’t supported. Batch mode converts 5 files or 5,000 at once with no daily cap and no watermark. If an attachment has to fit under an email limit, you can set a target like 8 MB, and Morphjet picks the right quality setting for you. Watch folders automatically convert, rename, and file anything you drop into a chosen folder.

Morphjet also includes a full PDF toolkit for merging, splitting, rotating, compressing, locking, unlocking, and reordering PDFs. Its OCR tool turns scanned PDFs into searchable files without sending them anywhere. Local AI tools transcribe audio, upscale photos, and remove backgrounds on your computer instead of a cloud service. Before sharing a photo, you can view and remove GPS location, camera serial numbers, and owner names without re-encoding the image. An archive tool opens zip, 7z, tar, and rar files, including password-protected ones.

Get a Morphjet lifetime subscription on sale for $39.99.

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TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tin is available for $34.98 at Amazon, considerably cheaper than the $59 price we spotted earlier this month.

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Getting hold of Pokémon's 30th Celebration Mini Tins without spending a fortune has become a lot easier since the expansion launched. After weeks of prices hovering around $50 or higher, new Amazon listings have brought individual tins below $35 for the first time.

As of Oct. 12, the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tin (randomly selected from the 10 versions available) is now $34.98 at Amazon, with free shipping through its third-party sellers. That's the lowest price we’ve ever seen on the site (confirmed via price tracker camelcamelcamel), and $24.02 less than the $59 Amazon price we covered earlier this month.

This deal works out at around $17.49 per booster pack before accounting for the other collectibles included.

Walmart has gone one better, with Mini Tins now available for $31.99 through marketplace seller Petty Commodities. This undercuts Amazon by another $2.99, with free shipping estimated to arrive by Oct. 20 at the time of writing. Just be aware that Walmart lists these as non-returnable.

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Each Mini Tin comes with two 30th Celebration booster packs, a sticker sheet, a matching Pokémon art card, and a code card for Pokémon TCG Live.

There are 10 designs to collect altogether, with their respective art cards combining into two larger scenes. Both Amazon and Walmart are selling these tins at random, so you won't know which design you're getting until it arrives.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Poster Collection is on sale for $51.98 at Amazon, down from its $66.93 typical price.

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The 30th Celebration Poster Collection has been one of the more affordable ways to get into Pokémon's anniversary expansion, especially compared to the bigger boxes. After some decent discounts at Walmart in September, one of Amazon’s sellers has now offered a new record low. 

As of Oct. 12, the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Poster Collection is available for $51.98 at Amazon, down $14.95 from its previous $66.93 price. This 22% discount through third-party seller Gem City Supplies comes with free shipping, estimated between Oct. 19 and 23, and a handy 30-day refund/replacement policy.

That's cheaper than Walmart’s sale price of $57.77 and the lowest price Amazon has ever offered, confirmed by the price tracker camelcamelcamel.

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For the money, you'll get three 30th Celebration booster packs of trading cards, three foil promo cards featuring Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, and a double-sided poster showcasing artwork from over 160 cards in the expansion.

To check out what valuable Pokemon chase cards you can pull (including the $6,000+ RGB Rare Mew), you can buy almost every single 30th Celebration card at TCGplayer.  

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign 3-Pack Blister is available to preorder for $42.93 at Amazon, but Walmart is cheaper at $39.99.

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With Delta Reign preorders now appearing across major retailers, Pokémon TCG collectors don't have to spend hundreds on a Booster Display Box to get packs ahead of launch. The go-to triple pack of boosters has finally hit Amazon, Walmart, and TCGplayer at or below market price — with some prices better than others. 

As of Oct. 12, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Delta Reign 3-Pack Blister is available to preorder for $39.99 at Walmart, sold and shipped by third-party seller T. Gaming. At the time of writing, free delivery is currently estimated for Nov. 18, 12 days after the expansion’s Nov. 6 release date. 

If you want yours earlier, Amazon has the same blister listed for $42.93 through third-party seller Collectors Expedition — $2.94 more than Walmart, but estimated to arrive earlier on Nov. 10.

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At Walmart's price, you're effectively paying $13.33 for each of the three Delta Reign booster packs, with an additional Seel promo card included. That’s 19 cents cheaper per pack compared to the $13.52 price we’re seeing for single boosters on TCGplayer. You can think of the Seel promo as a free bonus.

As standard, each pack provides 10 trading cards from the titular Delta Reign expansion — 135+ cards revolving around Mega Rayquaza ex and other powerful Mega Evolutions, like Mega Golurk ex, Mega Malamar ex, and Mega Golisopod.