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It's easy to forget that Sony launched a fancy, expensive VR headset for PlayStation 5 just a few years ago. It's seemingly only going to get easier going forward.

That's because Sony just sold 419 VR-and-XR-related patents to Meta, per a report from ZDNet Korea. 43 of those were filed in the United States alone, and they include patents for things like head-mounted displays.

It's unclear what exactly this means for Sony's future VR efforts, but doing this just three and a half years after the launch of PlayStation VR 2 (amidst product shortages, per GamesRadar) suggests that the company isn't especially interested in making another headset anytime soon. It should be noted that PSVR2 has not been officially discontinued, even if it has been difficult to find in stock recently.

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This isn't terribly surprising, even if it is a bit of a bummer for those who value high-end console VR experiences. The PSVR2 headset was hailed as an excellent piece of hardware by Mashable and other outlets when it launched in 2023, but a critical lack of software support over the years has made it feel like a dead platform, even if it technically isn't one at the time of publication.

On Meta's side of things, acquiring several hundred VR patents is interesting given the company's recent up-and-down relationship with the technology. Earlier this year, Meta laid off more than 1,000 employees from its Reality Labs division and shut down the VR portion of its Horizon Worlds app. However, the company also just announced VR glasses, a new product category, so it seems like Mark Zuckerberg's VR ambitions haven't died just yet. This latest development is another point of evidence in that direction.

Hurricane Isaias is making its way toward landfall on the Gulf Coast late tonight or early Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

The storm strengthened to Category 3 on Friday morning as it continued to push its way toward shore, the National Hurricane Center confirmed.

Spaghetti models predict the storm to make landfall somewhere between Gulf Shores, Alabama and Fort Walton Beach, Florida, according to storm tracking site Cyclocane. Spaghetti models are collections of storm-tracking forecasts that plot the storm's path and are overlaid on a map to provide a rough consensus on its track. It's important to realize that, regardless of where the storm makes landfall, Hurricane Isaias is a large storm with hurricane-force winds extending up to 30 miles and tropical-storm-force winds extending up to 185 miles, according to the 8 a.m. ET NHC forecast.

As the storm pushes in toward land, Hurricane Isaias' arrival can be watched in real-time via cams along the Gulf Coast. We've gathered a collection of webcams that are livestreaming now.

Pensacola, Florida webcams

The YouTube channel Florida Traffic, which sources its camera feeds from the Florida Department of Transportation, has a livestream showing road conditions in Pensacola as Hurricane Isaias approaches.

Another YouTube channel, the Santa Rosa Island Authority, has three cameras pointed along the beach in Santa Rosa Island, located between Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach.

Fort Walton Beach webcams

The Wyndham Garden Fort Walton Beach hotel's YouTube channel features a view of Okaloosa Island in the Pensacola area as the storm rolls in.

Gulf Shores, Alabama beach webcams

The Beach Club Resort & Spa's YouTube channel offers an elevated live view of Gulf Shores.

Biloxi, Mississippi beach webcams

The City of Biloxi YouTube channel features a webcam from the top of the city's lighthouse. It provides a view of the beach and the road that runs along it.

This story will be updated as more livestreams become available.

Other Mommy crept into the public consciousness over the summer with a scary trailer playing ahead of The Odyssey in theaters nationwide.

From the title and the bit of body horror teased in that clip alone, many grown-ups saw similarities to Coraline, in which a little girl battles with a deformed doppelgänger of her own mother. But before you think this means Other Mommy would be a good pick for a spooky season night out with your scary-story-loving kid, let's break down what you might want to know first. 

Light spoilers ahead for Other Mommy. 

What's Other Mommy about?  Credit: Universal Pictures

Based on Josh Malerman's New York Times best-selling novel Incidents Around the House, Other Mommy centers on Bela (Arabella Olivia Clark), a 7-year-old girl who has been talking to an entity she calls "other mommy." As you might guess, Other Mommy (Jessica Chastain) looks a lot like Bela's real mommy, Ursula (also Jessica Chastain). This makes for several troubling sequences where Bela isn't sure if she's talking to her mom or the entity. 

When Ursula and Bela's dad, Russ (Jay Duplass), become aware of Other Mommy and her magical ability to kidnap their daughter to far-off locations in the blink of an eye, they try desperately to stop it. But along the way, there will be casualties and lots of jump scares. 

A special warning to families of divorce:  Credit: Universal Pictures

Other Mommy might be especially troubling to your children. Part of the power Other Mommy has in the film comes from Bela's fear that her parents' might split up.

While she's very close with her stay-at-home father, Daddo (as she calls Russ), Bela views her mother with a suspicion that Ursula would rather be anywhere else than in their home. This divide between daughter and mother is how Other Mother becomes such a compelling temptation. She's never too tired to play. She always smiles. She gives Bela whatever she asks for. Of course, what she wants in exchange is a hefty price to pay, as teased in the trailer. 

How scary is Other Mommy?  Credit: Universal Pictures

Fairly scary! For one thing, the jump scare that had Odyssey audiences gagged happens before the film's opening title card!

Director Rob Savage has made a name in horror with two terrific movies (Host, The Boogeyman) that make great use of jump scares. (He also made the abysmal and totally-worth-skipping Dashcam. So, don't let a spooky season marathon lead you there.)

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Savage estimated Other Mommy has "oh, like 50" jump scares in its 93-minute runtime. By my count, that's an exaggeration. However, I am a full-grown adult who did jump and scream loudly multiple times in this movie. It's fun and frightening, no doubt.

Much of the scares are centered around the eponymous entity, who, beyond being able to look like a creepshow version of Jessica Chastain, can shape-shift into other freaky forms too. And when Other Mommy gets mad, the violence she enacts involves some brutal violence, blood, and guts glitter. 

What rating is Other Mommy?

This movie is rated R for cursing (yes, the f-word included), violence, and gore. 

There are also sequences where young Bela is confronted with some hard truths about her parents. 

How does Other Mommy compare to Coraline?  Credit: Universal Pictures

Both focus on a little girl with a sharp bob who develops a relationship with an otherworldly double of her own mother. Each film is grounded in that girl's perspective, regarding the doppelgänger with a mix of awe and terror. In both, doorways possess magic to hide and connect the child and the other maternal figure. Both movies have scary bits where the young heroine is put at risk. Both are pretty scary for adults, and for kids more so. 

For what it's worth, I once asked Coraline director Henry Selick how old he thought someone should be before watching his adaptation of Neil Gaiman's book. He said, "At least 12." 

So, here's what I'll say: If your kid isn't ready for Coraline, they're not ready for Other Mommy.

Even if the swearing doesn't bother you and blood doesn't tend to spook your spawn, Other Mommy takes these scares to a more intense level. Being live-action, there's a greater horror in seeing the grown-ups around Bela be unraveled by Other Mommy, in very graphically violent ways. And beyond that, the idea that an evil entity can look like a parent might well leave your kid spooked by you after the credits roll. 

How old should a kid be to see Other Mommy?  Credit: Universal Pictures

Generally, I'd say in their teens, but with the caveat that you know your kid better than I do.

I will warn, when I was 11 or 12, I would have done whatever I needed to do to see a movie like Other Mommy — and I did. I watched slashers and Tim Curry's IT, and every Child's Play movie I could find when my parents weren't looking. And I suspect curious kids who love horror will make Other Mommy a sleepover staple before long. So, even if you don't choose to take your kid to see this, maybe this article will help you understand why they're so spooked if they found it on their own.

The Other Mother is now in theaters. 

A fourth Avatar animated series is on the way, Avatar: The Last Airbender co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko revealed at New York Comic Con.

The announcement came as part of NYCC's Avatar: Seven Havens panel. The third series in the animated Avatar franchise, Seven Havens follows the adventures of Korra's earthbending successor and has just been renewed for Seasons 3 and 4.

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The next Avatar series is titled Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos. Instead of continuing the Avatar cycle after Seven Havens' Pavi (voiced by Saheli Khan), it will head back in time to the waterbender from the Northern Water Tribe who preceded Kyoshi, Roku, and Aang.

Kuruk has previously appeared in prior Avatar series, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Plus, novels about avatars Kysohi and Yangchen reveal details about his life. He's most well-known for clashing with face-stealing spirit Koh, who stole away Kuruk's fiancée, Ummi. However, the series won't follow that story.

Instead, it introduces a rebellious 14-year-old Kuruk. According to the series logline, Kuruk "bucks thousands of years of tradition by choosing to learn the four elements through globetrotting adventures, staying one step ahead of his angry teacher, rowdy pirates, and chaotic spirits — all while helping the world in his own unique ways."

Konietzko serves as showrunner, and Janet Varney, the original voice of Korra, will be the show's voice director.

According Konietzko, the series is "not tragic and violent and dark" as leaks have suggested. Instead, he described it as "our first action comedy."

Check out first looks at art from Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos below, including Kuruk waterbending and surfing, as well as his adorable koalaotter, Nikik.

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Rounding out the Avatar: Seven Havens panel were announcements about Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game and podcast Avatar: Braving the Elements. The former will soon incorporate Seven Havens colorways and a stage based on Sonam's temple from Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. Episodes of the latter will soon feature interviews with the cast and creators of Seven Havens.

Avatar: Seven Havens is now streaming on Paramount+. Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos will premiere at a later date.

UPDATE: Oct. 9, 2026, 12:31 p.m. EDT This story has been updated to include further news out of NYCC.

Today is a big day for Avatar: Seven Havens.

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The latest Avatar series just premiered on Paramount+, and it's already been renewed for Seasons 3 and 4. The announcement came at Avatar: Seven Havens' New York Comic Con panel, which featured appearances from Avatar: The Last Airbender co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, executive producer Ethan Spaulding and co-executive producer Sehaj Sethi, and voice actors Saheli Khan, Aishu Devan and Major Curda. Janet Varney, the original voice of Korra, moderated.

Avatar: Seven Havens originally received a 26 episode order that would be split up into two 13-episode seasons, titled "Books" in the style of Avatar: The Last Airbender and Avatar: The Legend of Korra. Book 1 of Seven Havens is titled "Survival."

More Seven Havens goodness followed the renewal announcement, as the panel showed off a clip from the end of the first episode that highlighted the show's journey from script to screen. Watch it below, but be warned: Major spoilers await.

The two-season renewal wasn't the only major Avatar announcement to come out of the NYCC panel.

Panelists revealed that an entirely new Avatar series is on the way. Titled Avatar Kuruk: Wave of Chaos, it travels back in time to the waterbending Avatar who preceded Kyoshi in the Avatar cycle.

The panel also told audience members that Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game would soon feature Seven Havens colorways and a stage based on Sonam's temple from Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender. Plus, future installments of podcast Avatar: Braving the Elements would feature Seven Havens cast and creator interviews.

Avatar: Seven Havens is now streaming on Paramount+.

With a fresh batch of iPhones out of the way, and new smart home devices seemingly waiting in the wings, new MacBooks are almost certainly next on Apple's docket.

An updated MacBook Pro with the M6 chip is expected to arrive sometime this fall, based on its usual upgrade cycle. But rumor has it that another mysterious new Mac is also in the pipeline — the first with an OLED touchscreen.

Here's a running list of everything we know about the so-called "MacBook Ultra."

When will Apple release the OLED MacBook?

Bloomberg managing editor Mark Gurman — a fount of Apple scoops —  originally reported that the OLED touchscreen MacBook would arrive between the end of 2026 and early 2027. This spring, he was leaning towards the latter half of that timeframe because of the memory crisis. But these days, he's banking on an imminent release. (So are 55 percent of Mashable readers, according to the results of our Big Guessing Game: Apple Edition.)

The touchscreen MacBook launch "is scheduled on or around Tuesday, Oct. 27," Gurman reported recently, adding that its release will involve "an online video presentation and in-person component for the press."

Gurman thinks the touchscreen MacBook will be joined by an M6 MacBook Pro, M6 iMac, and an updated iPad mini with OLED. All of the new devices "will be geared toward creative professionals who work in video production, photo editing and music production," he said.

The OLED touchscreen MacBook would mark Apple's second all-new laptop of 2026 after the outrageously popular budget MacBook Neo.

How much will the OLED MacBook cost? The Dell XPS 14, one of the best MacBook Pro alternatives for Windows users, starts at $2,299.99 with an OLED touchscreen. Credit: Haley Henschel / Mashable

The OLED touchscreen MacBook will most likely be Apple's priciest laptop, given its upper-end processors and fancy display. For reference, the existing MacBook Pro with the M5 Pro chip starts at $2,499 in the 14-inch size and $2,999 in the 16-inch size.

Knowing that the iPad Pros got about 20 percent more expensive as part of their OLED upgrade, it's possible that a 14-inch OLED touchscreen MacBook will start around $2,999. Of course, that's assuming the global memory crisis doesn't wreak any more havoc on component costs before its launch, which may be overly optimistic. (Apple already had to raise its MacBook prices once this year amid "RAMageddon.")

Why an OLED touchscreen MacBook is a big deal

Touch-enabled OLED displays are readily available on most high-end Windows laptops, but Apple has never equipped its MacBooks with OLED panels or touch capabilities before. (The iPad Pro does have an OLED display, however.) In fact, company executives have long derided the latter. In 2010, late Apple CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs called touchscreen laptops "ergonomically terrible." In 2018, software head Craig Federighi told Wired that he's "not into touchscreens" on laptops.

The MacBook Pro with the Touch Bar (RIP) was the closest thing we've had to a touch-enabled MacBook. Credit: Brenda Stolyar / Mashable

Then-hardware chief John Ternus, who recently ascended to the role of Apple's CEO, was still dismissing the idea of a touchscreen MacBook in 2021. Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, he said Apple had already made "the world’s best touch computer on an iPad...And the Mac is totally optimized for indirect input."

"We haven’t really felt a reason to change that,” Ternus added. For whatever reason, that longtime strategy may have changed.

Apple experimented with an OLED "Touch Bar" on MacBook Pros from 2016 to 2021, replacing their physical function row with a customizable touchscreen strip. It was either cool or useless, depending on who you asked.

At present, the only Apple products with OLED touchscreens are the iPad Pros and iPhones. (The former specifically have tandem OLED displays, which are brighter.) The existing 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros have static mini-LED displays. They're "beautifully crisp," to quote Mashable's tech editor, but a touch-supported OLED model would be a more interactive laptop with better contrast, wider viewing angles, and zero blooming to boot.

How do we know Apple is working on an OLED MacBook?

A slate of well-known Apple insiders have all separately claimed to have intel that the company is preparing an OLED touchscreen MacBook for release in 2026.

Gurman — the source of so many Apple scoops — first broke the news in early 2023, calling it "a move that would defy long-held company orthodoxy" (see: that Jobs quote). Gurman has continued to report on the device's supposed development over the years.

In fall 2025, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote on X that an upcoming "OLED MacBook Pro...will incorporate a touch panel using on-cell touch technology." Kuo has foretold the arrival of Apple's foldable iPhone Duo, Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, and USB-C iPads.

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This June, a reliable leaker known as Instant Digital added more fuel to the fire with a short post on Weibo, a Chinese social media platform. "It's 100% confirmed that the MacBook screen will be touch-enabled," he wrote.

Just days later, Gurman reported that the developer beta for macOS 27 contained "the first tangible evidence from Apple itself" of the OLED touchscreen MacBook: newly added support for touch-responsive software features like a pull-to-refresh action. At this point, the device is all but confirmed.

What will the OLED MacBook be called? Existing MacBook Pros have had the same design since 2021. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

According to Gurman, the OLED touchscreen Mac is internally code-named K114 and K116. (That probably means it will also come in 14- and 16-inch sizes.) Both he and Kuo have referred to it as a high-end variant of the MacBook Pro, though Gurman's theorized that it could have a different name: MacBook Ultra, maybe?

"A 'MacBook Ultra' label would more clearly signal their [the OLED touchscreen Macs'] position at the top of the lineup," Gurman wrote in a March edition of his weekly "Power On" newsletter. Apple already calls its most advanced smartwatch and silicon chip the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and M5 Ultra, respectively.

But don't put too much stock in that just yet. We thought the foldable iPhone would be called the iPhone Ultra for a while, and it wound up getting the Duo identifier.

OLED MacBook rumored features

Gurman said the OLED touchscreen MacBook has a new interface that makes it easy to switch between touch and traditional point-and-click controls. Updates in the macOS 27 beta clue us in to three software features that will likely show up on it:

• The iPhones' Dynamic Island, a pill-shaped notification area with a hole-punch camera cutout (no more notch!)

• A pull-to-refresh action, similar to how you'd reload a website or social media feed on an iPhone or iPad

• The ability to interact with an extended or mirrored iPad screen via touch inputs

Gurman has also stated that the new MacBook will have a full keyboard and trackpad, so using its touchscreen will be "completely optional." In other words, this is not going to be some sort of MacBook-iPad love child.

Looks-wise, Gurman thinks the OLED touchscreen MacBook will be "significantly lighter" than existing Pro models, which have had the same form factor since 2021. Apple's iPad Pros got up to 15 percent lighter when they gained OLED displays.

Apple's iPad Pro has had an OLED touchscreen since 2024. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable

"Apple has reengineered the machine’s interior, miniaturizing parts and rearranging components to make the computer much easier to carry," Gurman wrote.

Bloomberg's Apple guru previously reported that the OLED touchscreen MacBook would also be much thinner than standard MacBook Pros, but he walked that back this month.

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In 2024, Gurman reported that Apple was "investigating the idea of bringing cellular connectivity to the Mac for the first time," but didn't specify whether that feature was intended for the OLED touchscreen MacBook or another future model. He hasn't mentioned it since, so Apple might've left that one on the back burner.

What chip will the OLED MacBook have?

The OLED touchscreen MacBook will reportedly run on Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, not brand-new silicon. That's according to Gurman again, who credited his sources as "people with knowledge of the matter ... who asked not to be identified because the plans are private."

Launched in March of this year, the M5 Pro and M5 Max fuel Apple's current top-end MacBook Pros. They're designed to handle the intensive computing workloads of power users like professional creatives, developers, and AI researchers. With that in mind, the OLED touchscreen MacBook will not be a laptop for the average person.

Actors Mikey Madison (Frances Haugen) and Jeremy Allen White (Jeff Horwitz) sit down with Mashable's Executive Producer, Mark Stetson, to discuss their roles in Aaron Sorkin's, The Social Reckoning, a companion piece to the 2010 film, The Social Network. They dive deep into their preparation process for portraying real-life figures involved in exposing Facebook's internal secrets, working with Aaron Sorkin's distinct writing style, and their personal reasons for staying off social media platforms.

The Social Reckoning focuses on how one brave whistleblower revealed some of the sinister decisions Zuckerberg made to favor his finances over the well-being of Facebook users.

The Social Reckoning is now in theaters.

The best Ninja appliance deals to shop this weekend: best air fryer deal Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer (4-in-1) 152.95 (save $27.04) Get Deal best frozen treat maker deal Ninja SLUSHi Professional Drink Maker $229 (save $120.99) Get Deal Best multicooker deal Ninja Everyday PossibleCooker Pro $99.95 (save $30.04) Get Deal best blender deal Ninja Blast Max Portable Blender $69.95 (save $30.04) Get Deal best coffee maker deal Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso Machine $499.99 (save $100) Get Deal

We're Ninja appliance mega fans here at Mashable. Not only do they deliver stellar performance with beginner-friendly designs, but they're also reasonably priced (for the most part). But we'll also be the first ones to recommend not paying full price — especially in this economy. In the aftermath of Amazon's October Prime Day, several standout Ninja appliance deals are still live. And yes, the mega popular Creami, Slushi, and Crispi are all on sale.

If you missed out on Prime Big Deal Days, no sweat. Here are the best Ninja appliance deals we think are worth grabbing this weekend.

Best Ninja deal this weekend Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Slushi Professional Drink Maker $229 at Amazon
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The Ninja Slushi is definitely not a necessary appliance, but as Mashable's Leah Stodart noted in her review, it's "a serotonin booster worth trying." If the thought of frosé, frozen margs, frappés, or piña coladas at home sounds like a dream, this is the appliance for you. It freezes drinks right in the machine, then churns them until it has the perfect slushy consistency. Sure, you could use a blender, but the Slushi requires no ice and actually keeps drinks frozen. It doesn't work with diet soda or anything sugar-free, but practically anything else you can think of can be slushified with this niche appliance. It's often hard to find on sale, let alone at a discount this steep.

Check out our full review of the Ninja Slushi.

Best Ninja air fryer deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer (4-in-1) $152.95 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $27.04   Get Deal Why we like it

Mashable Shopping Reporter Sam Mangino was skeptical of this TikTok-hyped air fryer initially because of its design, which includes a glass basket with an air-frying lid. But as it turns out, it does what it says it will: deliver food that's crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Not only does the Crispi feature a plastic-free design, but the glass baskets also double as food storage, making this a particularly convenient pick for meal preppers. The Crispi is a good buy at its usual price of $179.99, but post-Prime Big Deal Days, it's still on sale for a rare low of $152.95 in select colors.

More Ninja appliance deals

Ninja air fryer and multicooker deals

• Ninja Everyday PossibleCooker Pro — $99.95 $129.99 (save $30.04)

• Ninja HyperHeat 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker — $139.99 $169.99 (save $30)

• Ninja PossibleCooker PRO Plus — $139.99 $179.99 (save $40)

• Ninja Prestige Smart XL Countertop Oven — $219.99 $399.99 (save $180)

• Ninja DZ550 Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer — $159.99 $249.99 (save $40)

• Ninja Crispi Pro Glass Air Fryer (6-in-1) — $249.90 $299.99 (save $50.09)

• Ninja Double Oven Pro Smart XL — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100)

Ninja blender deals

• Ninja Blast Portable Blender— $49.99 $69.99 (save $15.05)

• Ninja Nutri-Blender Plus Personal Blender — $67.99 $89.99 (save $20.31)

• Ninja Blast Max Portable Blender $69.95 $99.99 (Save $30.04)

• Ninja UltraCrush Professional Blender — $79.96 $109.99 (save $30.03)

• Ninja Foodi Power Blender & Processor System — $179.99 $259.99 (save $80)

Ninja coffee maker deals

• Ninja PB051ST Single Serve Coffee Maker — $99.98 $129.99 (save $30.01)

• Ninja DualBrew Pro Specialty Coffee System — $169.99 $239.99 (save $70)

• Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso Machine — $499.99 $599.99 (save $100)

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• Ninja Belgian Waffle Maker — $69.95 $99.99 (save $30.04)

• Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill & Smoker — $269.99 $349.99 (save $80)

• Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl Ice Cream Maker — $279.95 $349.99 (save $70.04)

• Ninja Woodfire ProConnect Premium XL BBQ Grill — $399.99 $499.99 (save $100)

• Ninja Fireside360 Fire Pit & Heater — $449.99 $499.99 (save $50

TL;DR: You can play ARC Raiders, Core Keeper, and Squad 44 for free on Steam this weekend, plus claim Pony Island to keep forever before Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. PT.

Steam is back with another stacked free weekend event, giving PC gamers a chance to dive into four different titles without spending a single dime.

The catch? First off, these offers are split into two categories: temporary free-to-play trials that require a purchase once the clock runs out, and a permanent free giveaway that you get to keep in your library forever. Second, the deadlines aren't identical across the board.

If you're trying to figure out what's worth your hard drive space this weekend, here is everything you need to know about the games, when the free periods end, and how long those purchase discounts stick around.

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$39.99 Save $20.00 Free to play through Oct. 12 at 1 a.m. PT, then 50% off through Oct. 15. Learn More

If you've been sitting on the fence about Embark Studios’ high-stakes extraction shooter, now is your chance to play the full base game for free. ARC Raiders drops you into a hostile surface world — either solo or with up to two teammates — where you scavenge for vital tech while dodging killer machines and rival raiders.

This free trial lands alongside the major Frozen Trail update. While the new Pendola Pass map normally requires progression to unlock, free-trial players can jump straight into the new snowy region as long as they team up with someone who already has access.

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$19.99 Save $8.00 Free to play through Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. PT, then 40% off through Oct. 22. Get Deal

For gamers who prefer cozy subterranean survival over stressful extraction runs, Core Keeper offers a massive pixel-art sandbox designed for 1 to 8 players. You wake up as an explorer trapped in an ancient cavern, tasked with mining resources, building custom bases, farming crops, and battling giant subterranean bosses.

The free trial grants full access to the base game and online multiplayer, plus all post-launch content updates — including the newly dropped Riders of the Underground expansion featuring rideable mounts and a hookshot.

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$19.99 Save $14.00 Free to play through Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. PT, then 70% off through Oct. 15. Get Deal

Formerly known as Post Scriptum, Squad 44 is a hardcore, tactical World War II shooter where mindless run-and-gunning will get you killed instantly. Built around massive 50v50 combined-arms battles, success here requires real-time squad communication, tactical positioning, and coordinated logistics.

It offers the longest free-play window in the weekend lineup, making it a great option if you need extra time to get used to its steep learning curve.

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Don't let the sugary name fool you — Pony Island is a deeply unsettling psychological puzzle game created by Daniel Mullins (the mastermind behind Inscryption). You play as a trapped soul trying to escape a possessed arcade machine by hacking into the software's internal code and fixing intentionally broken game mechanics.

Unlike the other three titles on this list, this isn't a temporary trial. As long as you claim it before the promotion expires, it stays in your Steam library forever.

Do you get to keep the free weekend games?

To clear up the common confusion: No, free weekend trials do not give you permanent ownership.

When you download ARC Raiders, Core Keeper, or Squad 44 during this event, access will automatically shut off on their respective deadline dates unless you purchase the full game. However, your save files, achievements, and unlocked items are tied to your Steam account, so you won't lose your progress if you decide to buy them later.

Pony Island is the sole exception here — because it is listed as a free giveaway rather than a trial, claiming it before Oct. 12 means you own it permanently.

Make sure to hit "Add to Account" on Pony Island first, then jump into whichever free trial fits your gaming mood before Monday.

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Another huge Amazon sale for Prime members has officially come to a close. This year, Prime Big Deal Days (aka "October Prime Day") ran Oct. 6 and 7, and while the 48-hour event is officially over, a handful of lingering discounts are still up for grabs.

The best October Prime Day deals provided some much-needed relief from the RAMageddon price hikes impacting the tech industry. Amazon recently increased prices on nearly two dozen Kindles, Fire TV Sticks, Echo smart speakers, and eero routers because of rising component costs. Seasonal sales like Prime Big Deal Days (and later Black Friday) help cancel out some of those markups.

SEE ALSO: Try Amazon Prime for free for 30 days to get access to October Prime Day 2026

While the official event has wrapped up, we're keeping an eye out for any leftover post-Prime Day savings that haven't expired yet. You can also check out our guides to the best October Prime Day tech deals, kitchen deals, and outdoor deals to see what remaining discounts you can still score.

How we choose Prime Day deals

Mashable shopping reporters and editors regularly review the latest products from brands like Apple, Bose, Kindle, Ninja, Nintendo, Sony, and Samsung. We've also been covering major shopping events like Prime Big Deal Days for almost a decade.

Before recommending a deal, we use price-tracking tools like CamelCamelCamel to check its price history, and we prioritize record-low discounts. We also check prices at other retailers (big-box stores like Target, Walmart, and Best Buy are also hosting fall sales right now), so we can point you to the lowest price at any given moment, even if it's not at Amazon.

Deals marked with a ✅ are Mashable award winners and editor favorites. Deals marked with a strikethrough are no longer available.

Best audio deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Headphones (1st Gen) ✅ $169 at Amazon
$359 Save $190   Get Deal Why we like it

For October Prime Day, you can save 53% on the first-generation Bose QuietComfort Noise-Cancelling Headphones. Now, to be clear, these are not the newest version of these popular headphones, but it's really hard to argue with a discount like this. These headphones are incredibly comfy even after hours of use, and they offer true active noise-cancellation.

We also have to call out the first-ever deal on the new version of these headphones, the Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen). Mashable's audio expert Bethany Allard says they offer the best possible combination of comfort, noise cancellation, sound quality, and value in the entire headphones category, full stop. Currently, they're $319, down from $359 — a $40 saving that makes them an even better value. Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen).

More headphone deals

• JBL Tune 730BT headphones — $59.95 $89.95 (save $30)

• Sony WH-CH720N — $88 $179.99 (save $91.99)

• Beats Solo 4 wireless headphones — $99.95 $199.95 (save $100)

• Nothing Headphone (a) — $129 $199 (save $70)

• Sony WH-CH730N ANC headphones — $148 $179.99 (save $31.99) ✅

• Beats Studio Pro — $149.95 $299.99 (save $150.04)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 ANC headphones — $198 $248 (save $50) ✅

• Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) — $319 $359 (save $40) ✅

• Sony WH-1000XM6 ANC headphones — $378 $459.99 (save $81.99) ✅

More wireless earbuds deals

• Anker Soundcore P30i noise-cancelling earbuds — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25) ✅

• Anker Soundcore AeroClip Open Earbuds — $105.99 $169.99 (save $64)

• Nothing Ear (3) — $99 $149 (save $50)

• Beats Fit Pro (1st Gen) sports earbuds — $124.95 $199.95 (save $75)

• Soundcore Sleep A30 Special — $168.99 $199.99 (save $31)

• Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 — $179 $229 (save $50) ✅

• Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 — $179.95 $249.95 (save $70)

• SHOKZ OpenFit Pro Open Earbuds with Noise Reduction — $199.45 $249.95 (save $50.50) ✅

• Technics EAH-AZ100 — $234.99 $299.99 (save $65) ✅

• Sony WF-1000XM6 ANC Earbuds — $258 $329.99 (save $71.99) ✅

Bluetooth speaker deals

• Anker Soundcore 2 Bluetooth Speaker — $33.99 $45.99 (save $12)

• JBL Go 4 Bluetooth Speaker — $34.95 $49.95 (save $15)

• Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 Portable Waterproof Speaker — $54.14 $99.99 (save $45.85) ✅

• Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Bluetooth Speaker — $91.99 $129.99 (save $38)

• Bose Soundlink Flex — $99 $159 (save $60)

• Bose SoundLink Plus Portable Bluetooth Speaker — $179 $269 (save $90) ✅

Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 ✅ $199 at Amazon
$249 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

We found 21 Apple products at record-low prices for Prime Day, which is more than we expected to be frank! But our top pick was a Prime Day classic. The basic AirPods just got an upgrade with the new AirPods 5, but last year's Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale. During the sale, the AirPods Pro 3 dropped to $179 — $70 off their $249 list price. Now that the sale is over, the price has risen to $199, now only $50 off the MSRP.

These famous Apple earbuds have ANC, a more comfortable fit, and support for live translation with a compatible iPhone. They're a good pick for commuters and even measure your heart rate during workouts.

Read our full review of the Apple AirPods Pro 3.

More Prime Day Apple deals

AirPods deals

• Apple AirPods 4 — $79 $129.99 (save $50.99)

• Apple AirPods Max 2 — $429 $549 (save $120)

Apple Watch deals

• Apple Watch SE 3 (GPS, 40mm) — $219 $249 (save $30) ✅

• Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm) — $349.99 $399.99 (save $50) ✅

• Apple Watch Ultra 3 (GPS + Cellular, 46mm) — $699.97 $899 (save $199.03)

iPad deals

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

• Apple iPad Air (M4, 128GB, WiFi) — $649 $749 (save $100) ✅

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,299 $1,499 (save $200) ✅

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-Inch (M4, WiFi, 2TB, nano-texture glass) — $1,899 $2,099 (save $200)

MacBook deals

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200) ✅

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,399 $1,599 (save $200)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,839 $1,999 (save $160) ✅

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $3,499 $4,099 (save $600) ✅

Mac deals

• Apple 2026 Mac mini Desktop (M6, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $779.99 $899 (save $119.01)

• Apple 2026 Mac mini Desktop (M6, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $949.99 $1,099 (save $149.01)

• Apple 2026 Mac mini Desktop (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,549.99 $1,699 (save $149.01)

• Apple 2026 Mac Studio Desktop (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,299.99 $2,499 (save $199.01)

Deals on Apple accessories

• Apple MagSafe Charger — $39.99 $49 (save $9.01) ✅

• Apple Pencil USB-C — $69 $79 (save $10)

• Apple AirTag 2 (4-pack) — $89 $99 (save $10)

Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Toshiba Toshiba 43-inch M450 Series QLED 4K Smart Fire TV ✅ $199.99 at Amazon
$329.99 Save $130   Get Deal Why we like it

Prime Big Deal Days is a 48-hour sale, and Amazon is dropping new deals throughout the event. And the latest “Today’s Big Deals” drop from Amazon includes one of the best Prime Day TV deals we've seen yet. If you're looking for a budget set, this Toshbia Fire TV has a 43-inch QLED display, and it's never been priced this low before.

As everything else gets more expensive, somehow flat-screen TVs keep getting cheaper. So, for those of us who can't afford to drop $1,500 on a premium OLED TV, we don't have to settle too much. This 4K TV features an HDR10+ display and supports Dolby Vision, which is pretty good for a TV under $200.

More TV deals

40 to 55-inch TV deals

• Amazon Ember 40-inch 2-Series Fire TV — $179.99 $249.99 (save $70) ✅

• Roku 43-inch Select Series 4K TV — $179.99 $249.99 (save $70)

• Amazon Ember 55-inch 4-Series Fire TV — $279.99 $459.99 (save $180) ✅

• Samsung 55-inch M70H Mini-LED 4K TV — $299.99 $347.99 (save $48)

• Amazon Ember 55-inch Artline QLED 4K TV — $499.99 $899.99 (save $400) ✅

• Hisense 50-inch S7 Canvas Hi-QLED 4K TV — $649.99 $1,299.99 (save $650)

• Samsung The Frame 55-inch LS03F 4K QLED Art TV — $797.99 $1,097.99 (save $300) ✅

• LG 55-inch LX7B Gallery Mini LED 4K TV — $699.99 $1,299.99 (save $600)

• Sony 48-inch Bravia 6 OLED 4K TV — $998 $1,299.99 (save $301)

65-inch TV deals

• Roku 65-inch Plus Series QLED 4K TV — $429.99 $649.99 (save $220)

• Hisense 65-inch E7 Mini-LED Hi-QLED 4K TV — $579.99 $999.99 (save $420)

• Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas Hi-QLED 4K TV — $899.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,100)

• TCL 65-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $1,077.99 $2,499.99 (save $1,422) ✅

• LG C6 Series OLED 4K TV — $1,499.99 $2,699.99 (save $1,200) ✅

• Samsung 65-Inch S90H Series OLED 4K Smart TV — $1,497.99 $1,897.99 (save $400) ✅

• Samsung 65-Inch S95F Series OLED 4K Smart TV — $2,319 $2,499.99 (save $180.99) ✅

75 inches and above TV deals

• Samsung 75-inch M70H Mini-LED 4K TV — $547.99 $729.99 (save $182)

• Hisense 85-inch S7 Canvas Hi-QLED 4K TV — $1,797.99 $3,999.99 (save $2,202)

• Hisense 100-inch E7 Mini-LED Hi-QLED 4K TV — $1,697.99 $2,999.99 (save $1,302)

• TCL 98-inch QM7L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $2,197.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,802)

• TCL 85-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV — $2,147.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,852)

Best home and kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Nespresso Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ Deluxe Coffee Machine $133.99 at Amazon
$199.95 Save $65.96   Get Deal

If your morning routine centers around iced lattes or a quick espresso shot, this bundle gives you a legit cafe-level setup without taking over your entire countertop. The Vertuo Pop+ Deluxe packs Nespresso's single-touch brewing into an ultra-compact footprint, spinning pods at high speeds to pull rich, crema-topped espresso or full-sized coffee mugs in seconds. Plus, the Deluxe version adds a bigger side water tank, so you're not constantly running to the sink between brews.

The real star here is the included Aeroccino3 milk frother. Instead of buying a frother separately to make lattes, this bundle gives you one-touch hot- or cold-foam for cappuccinos and iced drinks right out of the box. Grabbing the machine-and-frother combo in Matte Black Gold is an absolute steal for upgrading your morning coffee with zero hassle before this Prime deal vanishes.

More Prime Day home and kitchen deals

• Staub Ceramic 0.75-quart Petite Pumpkin Dish — $29.99 $59.99 (save $30)

• Caraway Non-Stick Ceramic Large Baking Sheet Duo — $110 $130 (save $20)

• Ninja PossibleCooker PRO Plus 9-in-1 slow cooker — $139.99 $179.99 (save $40)

• Vitamix 5-Speed Immersion Blender bundle — $174.95 $199.95 (save $25) ✅

• Viking PureGlide Pro 3-Ply Nonstick Frying Pans (9.5-inch and 11-inch) — $159.95 $239.99 (save $80)

• Levoit Sprout Smart Air Purifier — $170.98 $279.99 (save $109.01) ✅

• Ninja Crispi Pro Glass Air Fryer, 6 quarts — $249.90 $299.99 (save $50.09) ✅

• GE Profile Opal Mini Nugget Ice Maker — $269 $299 (save $30) ✅

• Vitamix Propel Series 510 Professional Blender — $389 $499.95 (save $110.95) ✅

Best outdoor deal Opens in a new window Credit: Coleman Coleman 100-Quart Marine Cooler with UV Guard $99.99 at Amazon
$134.99 Save $35.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Whether you're gearing up for tailgate season, a weekend fishing trip, or just need to keep a mountain of drinks icy for a backyard party, this massive Coleman cooler is a total workhorse. Its 100-quart capacity holds up to 160 cans, while the fully insulated body keeps ice frozen for up to five days. Plus, the outer shell has a built-in UV coating so it won't crack in the sun.

Built for rough outdoor use, it packs rust-resistant hardware, rugged 6-inch wheels for dragging across sand or dirt, and a leakproof drain plug. The reinforced lid even doubles as a seat that supports up to 250 pounds and comes with built-in cup holders. Getting this much heavy-duty cooler space for under $100 is an absolute steal before the discount vanishes.

More outdoor deals

Cooler deals

• Igloo Trailmate Cooler (50 quart) — $99.99 $119.99 (save $20)

• Igloo Maxcold Glide (110 quart) — $169.99 $179.99 (save $10)

• Ninja FrostVault (Spanish moss, 50 quart) — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)

Camping deals

• LifeStraw Peak Series Personal Water Filter Straw — $23.50 $24.95 (save $1.45) ✅

• Breeo 40-inch Steel Fire Pit Poker — $55.20 $69 (save $13.80) ✅

• Coleman Sundome 4-Person Camping Tent — $81.68 $117.91 (save $38.31) ✅

• Coleman Triton 2-Burner Propane Stove — $89.99 $129.99 (save $40)

• Kelty Trash Pak — $90.93 $129.95 (save $39.02)

• Sea to Summit Frontier Ultralight One Pot Cook Set — $99.95 $114.95 (save $15)

• Jackery SolarSaga 40W Air — $99 $129 (save $30)

• Renogy 100W Portable Solar Panel — $109.99 $124.99 (save $15)

• Coleman 4-Person Instant Cabin — $149.99 $218.49 (save $68.50) ✅

• Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xlite NXT Ultralight Camping Pad — $199.95 $239.95 (save $40)

• Coleman RoadTrip 225 portable propane grill — $259.99 $364.99 (save $105)

• Breeo Smokeless Fire Pit X Series 19 — $322.05 $399.99 (save $77.94) ✅

Best power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 100 mini Portable Power Station ✅ $429.99 at Amazon
$699 Save $269.01   Get Deal Why we like it

"Bluetti is bringing out some of my favorite portable power stations lately. For starters, the Bluetti FridgePower can keep your refrigerator cooling for up to 20 hours during an outage. But I'm especially excited about the new Bluetti Elite 100 mini.

I love the single handle built into the side of this model. I find it much easier to carry compared to the pop-up handle that goes down the middle of many power stations. Plus, Bluetti's built-in LED light on the warm setting is perfect for evening illumination." — Lauren Allain, Mashable Contributor

More power station deals

• Jackery Explorer 300 — $239 $289 (save $50) ✅

• Anker SOLIX C800X Portable Power Station and 100W Solar Panel — $429.99 $509.99 (save $90)

• Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 — $469.99 $599 (save $129.01) ✅

• Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 — $499 $649 (save $150) ✅

• Bluetti Elite 100 V2 with 200W Solar Panel — $699 $999 (save $300)

• Ecoflow Delta 3 Classic with 220W Solar Panel — $699 $1,099 (save $400) ✅

• Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 and 200W Solar Panel — $664 $879 (save $215)

• Anker Solix S2000 — $649.98 $1,199 (save $549.02)

• Bluetti FridgePower — $949 $1,499 (save $550) ✅

• Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 — $864 $999 (save $135) ✅

• Bluetti Elite 200 V2 — $899 $1,199 (save $300) ✅

• Ecoflow Delta 2 Max — $1,029 $1,399 (save $370)

• Bluetti Elite 300 — $1,199.99 $1,499 (save $299)

• Jackery HomePower 3000 — $1,384 $1,499 (save $115)

• Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus — $1,538.04 $1,899 (save $390.06)

Best vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum $149.99 at SharkNinja
$299.99 Save $150   Get Deal

Note: This product is sold out at Amazon, but you can still find it for 50% off at the SharkNinja website.

Why we like it

"Year after year, this Shark stick vacuum is one of the best Prime Day deals on vacuums, and I'm glad to see it back on sale for Prime Big Deal Days. One of our former reporters swore by this vacuum, calling it a literal 'game-changer' for his dog-hair-filled New York City apartment. It has a brush head that's designed to make pet hair disappear, and you can't go wrong with a 50% discount, can you?" Timothy Werth, Mashable Tech Editor

More Prime Day vacuum deals

• Shark Pet Cordless Stick Vacuum (2026 model) — $179.99 $299.99 (save $120) ✅

• Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum — $434.54 $599.99 (save $165.45) ✅

• Shark PowerDetect Robot Vacuum & Mop Combo — $399.99 $549.99 (save $150)

• Roborock 2026 New Qrevo S Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop — $399.99 $699.99 (save $300)

• Dyson V10 Konical Cordless Vacuum — $399.99 $499.99 (save $100)

• eufy C28 Robot Vacuum Cleaner and Mop Combo — $499.99 $799.99 (save $300) ✅

• Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 Robot Vacuum and Mop — $569.98 $749.99 (save $180.01)

• Dyson V15 Detect Origin Cordless Vacuum — $589.99 $839.99 (save $250) ✅

Best memory and SSD deals Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD ✅ $249.99 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $50   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk 512GB microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 $153.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $46   Get Deal Why we like it

"SanDisk is a favorite of mine when buying memory products, and I use their Extreme portable SSDs to back up my own photo and video collection. (As a tech editor, I take a lot of photos and videos.) Thanks to RAMageddon, you have to take any opportunity you can find to save on portable SSDs, flash drives, microSD cards, and hard drives. Already, some of SanDisk's most popular memory products are on sale, like their microSD Express card for the Switch 2 and the new version of their popular Extreme drive." — Timothy Werth, Mashable Tech Editor

More SSD and hard drive deals

• SanDisk 64GB High Endurance Video microSDXC Card — $26.99 $44.99 (save $18)

• SanDisk 500GB Portable SSD — $109.99 $128.99 (save $19)

• Seagate 2TB Portable Hard Drive — $119.99 $149.99 (save $30)

• Samsung T7 Portable SSD 1TB — $229.90 $274.99 (save $45.09)

• Samsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB, PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 — $389.99 $639.99 (save $250) ✅

• Samsung T9 Portable SSD 2TB — $979.99 $1,144.99 (save $165)

Best fitness deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hpygn Hpygn Resistance Bands with Handles $19.79 at Amazon
$21.99 Save $2.20   Get Deal Why we like it

If you don't have the space (or cash) for a full set of dumbbells, this stackable Hpygn resistance band set gives you a portable home gym setup for under $20. It packs five latex bands ranging from 10 to 50 pounds each, allowing you to combine them with the heavy-duty steel buckles for up to 150 pounds of total resistance. The bundle comes fully loaded with cushioned non-slip handles, ankle straps, a door anchor, and a compact travel pouch so you can squeeze in a quick workout anywhere.

More fitness deals

• Bala Bangles Wrist & Ankle Weights — $44 $55 (save $11)

• CAP Neoprene Hex Dumbbell 100-Pound Set (10 weights) — $9.14 $9.99 (save $0.85)

• Hyperice Hypervolt Go 3 Percussion Massage Gun — $119 $149 (save $30)

• Theragun Therabody 3-Speed Massage Gun — $119.99 $159.99 (save $40)

• Renpho Thermacool 2-in-1 Foot Massager — $159.99 $199.99 (save $40)

More smartwatch deals

• Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro — $59 $79 (save $20) ✅

• Garmin Vivoactive 5 — $191.99 $299.99 (save $108) ✅

• Google Pixel Watch 5 (41mm) — $429.99 $499.99 (save $70)

• Garmin epix Pro (Gen 2) Sapphire — $529.99 $999.99 (save $370)

Best Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Star Wars SMART Play: Millennium Falcon $79.95 at Amazon
$99.99 Save $20.04   Get Deal Why we like it

Building the iconic Millennium Falcon is already a rite of passage for any Star Wars fan, but this 885-piece set upgrades the classic build with Lego's interactive Smart Play system. On its own, it’s a detailed, screen-accurate model featuring fold-out top panels for interior play, stud shooters, and four minifigures — Han Solo, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, and C-3PO.

What makes this release special are the built-in Smart Tags. When paired with a Lego Smart Brick (from an All-In-One set), the ship instantly responds with authentic sound effects and dynamic lights as kids play—bringing lightsaber duels and hyperdrive jumps to life.

More Lego deals

• Lego Super Mario: Mario Kart — Interactive Mario & Standard Kart — $29.39 $54.99 (save $25.60)

• Lego Disney Princess Advent Calendar 2026 — $31.49 $44.99 (save $12.50)

• Lego Botanicals Succulents — $34.99 $49.99 (save $15)

• Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2026 — $35 $44.99 (save $9.99)

• Lego Marvel Advent Calendar 2026 — $35.99 $44.99 (save $9)

• Lego Star Wars Darth Vader Bust — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

• Lego Star Wars SMART Play: Yoda’s Hut and Jedi Training — $47.49 $69.99 (save $22.5)

• Lego Botanicals Hibiscus Flower — $55.95 $69.99 (save $14.04)

• Lego Star Wars SMART Play: Mos Eisley Cantina — $63.95 $79.99 (save $16.04)

• Lego Super Mario: Mario Kart Baby Peach & Grand Prix Set Home Circuit — $62.12 $79.99 (save $17.87)

• Lego Star Wars: Andor K-2SO Security Droid — $71.99 $89.99 (save $18)

Best streaming and subscription deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Audible $0.99/month for four months + free $20 credit Get Deal Why we like it

Right now, eligible Prime members can get four months of Audible Standard for $0.99 per month — $3.96 total. On top of that, you get a free $20 credit to spend on the title(s) of your choice.

Your membership lets you download one audiobook per month. including classics, new releases, and BookTok faves like the ACOTAR series. And if 99 cents feels a little high, you can also sign up for a 30-day free trial.

More Amazon subscription deals

• Kindle Unlimited — 3 months free

• Amazon Music Unlimited — 4 months free with Prime

• Grubhub+ — Free with Prime. Enjoy unlimited $0 food delivery fees on eligible orders. Terms & additional fees apply.

• Buy or lease a new car, get a $1,500 gift card for free with Prime

Best beauty tech deal Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask ✅ $299 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $50.99   Get Deal Why we like it

Shark's red light face mask not only costs half as much as the competition, but it also offers cooling therapy and blue light therapy for good measure. We spent 10 months testing this face mask to make sure it lived up to the hype, and in the end, we named it a Mashable Choice product.

During Prime Big Deal Days, you can get this Shark beauty mask at its lowest-ever price. Read our full review of the Shark CryoGlow LED Face Mask.

More beauty tech deals

• Revlon One-Step Volumizer — $40.49 $65.99 (save $25.50) ✅

• L'Ange Hair Le Volume Dryer Brush — $46.50 $69 (save $22.50)

• Revlon 3-in-1 Multi-Styler — $76.49 $89.99 (save $13.50)

• Laifen SE Lite Ionic Hair Dryer — $95.99 $119.99 (save $24) ✅

• Solawave 4-in-1 Red Light Therapy — $94.99 $169 (save $74.01) ✅

• L'Ange Hair Axia HaloRing Hair Dryer — $99 $129 (save $30)

• Shark SpeedStyle Hair Dryer — $129 $229.99 (save $100.99) ✅

• Therabody TheraFace Depuffing Wand — $134.99 $169.99 (save $35)

• Shark FlexFusion Ceramic Air Styler — $299.99 $399.99 (save $100) ✅

• T3 Aire 360 Multi-Styler — $284.99 $349.99 (save $65)

• TheraFace Therabody Mask Glo — $299.99 $379.99 (save $80) ✅

Best gaming deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G5 $219.99 at Amazon
$349.99 Save $130   Get Deal Why we like it

"Finding a 32-inch, 1,440p panel from a top-tier brand for around 37% off is nothing to scoff at. You're getting a 180Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time, plus G-Sync and FreeSync support to keep fast-paced action smooth and free of screen tearing. It also comes with a height-adjustable ergonomic stand right out of the box, so you can pivot, tilt, and swivel to your setup's needs — a practical feature most budget displays cut to trim costs." — Ben Williams, Mashable contributor

More gaming deals

• Save 40% on Switch 2 games at Amazon

• Red Dead Redemption — $24.99 $29.99 (save $5)

• Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 — $24.99 $49.99 (save $25)

• The Last of Us Part II Remastered — $37.49 $49.99 (save $12.50)

• The Last of Us Part 1 — $37.99 $69.99 (save $32)

• Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 — $44.75 $69.99 (save $25.24)

• SteelSeries Apex 3 RGB Gaming Keyboard — $49.99 $54.99 (save $5)

• The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time — $59.88 $69.99 (save $10.11) ✅

• Razer BlackWidow V4 X Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $84.99 $129.99 (save $45)

• Samsung 27-inch Odyssey (G50F) QHD Gaming Monitor — $169.99 $279.99 (save $110) ✅

• Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Red Joy-Con (Renewed) — $199 $339 (save $140)

• Alienware 24.5-inch (AW2525HM) Full HD Gaming Monitor — $189.99 $249.99 (save $60)

• Samsung 32-inch Odyssey (G55C) Curved Gaming Monitor — $189.99 $329.99 (save $140) ✅

• LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor (27GS93QE-B) — $499.99 $899.99 (save $400) ✅

Best Anker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh $119.98 at Amazon
$134.99 Save $15.01   Get Deal Why we like it

Forget carrying a tangled mess of cords — this Anker power bank solves travel cable management by building two USB-C cables directly into the body, including a 2.3-foot retractable option.

It hits right under the airline 100Wh restriction, making it completely flight-approved despite packing a massive 25,000mAh capacity and a 165W total output. With three separate USB-C ports capable of up to 100W each, it can fast-charge a MacBook Pro and an iPhone simultaneously. It's an absolute essential for digital nomads, commuters, and heavy tech users looking for serious portable power on sale.

More mobile accessory deals

• Anker Nano Smart Display Charger — $29.99 $39.99 (save $10)

• Twelve South HiRise 2 Deluxe 2-in-1 Wireless Charging Station — $38.99 $79.99 (save $41)

• Anker MagGo Power Bank, 10,000mAh — $63.99 $79.99 (save $16)

Best board game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Days of Wonder Ticket to Ride $29.99
$39.99 Save $10.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Amazon is loaded with board game deals during October Prime Day, and if you have plans for a board-game Thanksgiving gathering, now's a great time to stock up.

"If you haven't yet dabbled in the joy of Ticket to Ride, I recommend this game for any group. I've played with friends, family, and even people I don't really like, but the game has made the gathering enjoyable. It's easy to learn gameplay, has a few fun twists, and it's a great geography lesson, too." — Lauren Allain, Mashable Contributor

More Prime Day board game deals

• Sushi Go! — $11.99 $14.15 (save $2.16)

• Bananagrams — $11.95 $15.99 (save $4.04)

• Blueberry Cat D&D Dice Set — $12.99 $19.99 (save $7)

• Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer's Collection Box Set — $13.32 $34.99 (save $21.67)

• Azul — $31.99 $39.99 (save $8)

• Splendor — $31.99 $39.99 (save $8)

• Dixit — $37.43 $44.99 (save $7.56)

• Trekking The National Parks — $34.99 $49.95 (save $15.96)

• Catan Board Game — $39.99 $49.99 (save $10)

• Dungeons & Dragons Strategy Board — $29.99 $34.99 (save $5)

• Cascadia Board Game — $37.40 $39.99 (save $2.55)

• Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set: Heroes of the Borderlands — $39.95 $49.99 (save $10.04)

Time is running out for Prime members to shop Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale. Sign up for a Prime 30-day free trial if you want to save some cash, and follow Mashable’s guide to the best October Prime Day deals and live blog for the latest updates.

The best October Prime Day tech deals still live: Best AirPods deal Apple AirPods 4 $79 (save $50) Get Deal Best laptop deal Apple MacBook Air (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 (save $200) Get Deal Best 65-inch TV deal Hisense 65-inch E7 Cinema Series TV $579.99 (save $320) Get Deal Best Deal Under $25 Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) $24 (save $5) Get Deal Best Gaming Monitor Deal LG UltraGear 45-inch Curved Gaming Monitor $884.99 (save $815) Get Deal Best coffee machine deal Ninja Luxe Café Premier Espresso Machine $499.95 (save $100.05) Get Deal Best Fitness Tracker Deal Garmin Epix Pro Smartwatch $529.99 (save $470) Get Deal

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale is officially over, but not all of the deals are. If you missed out, there's still time to find some great savings. Particularly with tech, because some of the best tech deals are still clinging on to those low prices, just waiting to be snagged by last-minute bargain-hunters.

Mashable’s reporters and editors test tech year-round. For Prime Big Deal Days, we paired those hands-on findings with price-history checks to help you decide what’s worth buying, which upgrades are worth paying for, and where a cheaper model will do the job. We’ve been looking for discounts on devices we’d actually recommend: earbuds that stay comfortable during a commute, e-readers with responsive page turns, and creator cameras that help you stand out from the crowd. And below is the best of what's left on offer.

SEE ALSO: The 20+ best Prime Day deals on MicroSDs, SSDs, and hard drives: Our favorite deals to beat RAMageddon

Our top picks include $79 AirPods, a MacBook that's $200 cheaper than usual, and $80 off Bose’s second-generation QuietComfort Headphones. With the sale now over, there's no time to lose — now's the moment to get those last-chance deals.

How do we pick deals? A low price doesn’t automatically make a good deal. We prioritize products recommended in Mashable’s reviews and buying guides, then use price-tracking tools such as camelcamelcamel to check whether the discount is unusually good. We also compare other retailers’ listings rather than assuming Amazon has the lowest price.

When we’ve tested a product, we explain what stood out in actual use. We also flag Prime membership requirements, third-party sellers, and other conditions that could change the value of an offer. With all this in mind, let's break down the top tech deals still available after the official close of Prime Day.

The best AirPods deals

The best AirPods deal is actually available at Walmart, not Amazon, as part of Walmart's competing deals. This for the AirPods 4, a budget pick for iPhone users who prefer earbuds without ANC.

Just to reiterate, this deal is for the version that doesn't have active noise cancellation. In our AirPods 4 review, we tested the ANC model, but the buds have the same design. We found they stayed secure through flights and a treadmill run, although our reviewer experienced some discomfort after roughly eight hours of wear. The AirPods 4 reached $69 last Black Friday, so $79 isn’t their all-time low. But it is the lowest price so far in 2026 — and a reasonable buy.

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$129 Save $49.01   Get Deal Save on Apple's newest MacBooks

We've been waiting for good deals on Apple MacBooks, and Amazon has finally delivered over October Prime Day, with both the MacBook Air and Pro marked down.

If you're a professional creative, developer, or AI enthusiast who needs a compact new laptop for work, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better option than the 14-inch, M5 Max-powered MacBook Pro. The "base" configuration with 36GB of RAM and 2TB of storage got a $500 price increase back in June, which bumped it from $3,599 to $4,099. But right now, Amazon has it on sale for just $3,499 — a $600 savings.

If you don't need the powerful MacBook Pro's features or the price tag, you can go with the M5 MacBook Air while it's on sale for $1,099, or $200 off the normal price. Not only is it highly portable, but it also uses the M5 chip, and it stays in a moderate lane without going wild with features not everyone needs. It's a great buy for students or professionals.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 at Amazon
$1,299 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $3,499 at Amazon
$4,099 Save $600   Get Deal A tasty deal on a top-end espresso machine

Ninja is now well established as one of the most desirable brands in kitchen appliances. While you probably associate them with air fryers, this espresso machine is just as slick — a 3-in-1 coffee maker that serves up espresso, cold brew, and drip coffee, plus lots of variations in between (lattes, macchiatos, cappuccinos, and more).

It comes with a built-in frother for turning milk into creamy microfoam, as well as a conical grinder and smart technology that guides you through the coffee-making process.

At $499.95, it's just 95 cents from its lowest-ever price.

Opens in a new window Credit: SharkNinja Ninja Luxe Café Premier Espresso Machine $499.95
$599.99 Save $100.04   Get Deal Google Pixel 11 Pro on sale

Apple customers were out of luck with October Prime Day smartphone deals, but Android users have enjoyed plenty of options. If you're looking for the best deal on an Android smartphone, then it's an easy choice — the new Google Pixel 11 Pro is still marked down for Prime members, now at $849.

This sale marked the first time the new Google flagship phone had ever dropped below $1,000. In our recent Pixel 11 Pro review, we noted that this phone has an incredible set of cameras, which is no surprise. For creators — or anyone who loves documenting family memories — this is the best Android phone for photography right now.

Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel 11 Pro, Unlocked (256GB) $849.57 at Amazon
$1,099 Save $249.43   Get Deal DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo is the more practical upgrade for creators who want steadier footage and better audio without building a full camera rig. The bundle includes a DJI Mic 2 transmitter, battery handle, and mini tripod — not just the camera.

The Pocket 3 combines a one-inch CMOS sensor with a three-axis mechanical gimbal, which stabilizes footage as you move. Its rotating two-inch touchscreen makes switching shooting orientation straightforward, while ActiveTrack 6.0 can keep you centered during a solo, talk-to-camera recording.

For creators who edit beyond basic cuts, support for 10-bit color and D-Log M provides more flexibility for color grading. That’s the reason to consider this older camera: the useful features are still here, even if a newer model exists. Read our review of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo $495 at Amazon
$629 Save $134   Get Deal A high-spec smartwatch at almost half price

Garmin is the king of high-quality smartwatches with rugged outdoor features and fitness tracking. If you move fast, you can pick up a premium model with a discount of 47%.

It offers advanced health and training monitoring and in-depth metrics, along with 16 days of battery, a built-in flashlight, and trainer-like guidance.

We've seen it go as low as $499.99 before, but even with an extra $30 on top, the current sale price of $529.99 is much like the athletes who use this smartwatch: seriously competitive.

Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Epix Pro SmartWatch $529.99
$999.99 Save $470   Get Deal Best deal under $25: Apple AirTags

Apple released a new generation of AirTag trackers this year, the AirTag 2. The popular Apple tracker has fallen to an all-time low price, and we don't expect it to get any cheaper today. You can also grab the 4-pack on sale for $89.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTag (2nd Gen) $24 at Amazon
$29 Save $5   Get Deal Gaming gear with over $800 off

Gamers know that sale events — even the aftermath — are the time to pick up new hardware. And for those on the hunt for a new monitor, this LG UltraGear OLED monitor has a massive 47% off its list price right now, savings of $815. At 45 inches, it boasts WQHD resolution and a curved display for a more immersive gaming experience. With a refresh rate of 240Hz and a lightning response time of just 0.03ms, it's built for high-speed gaming and winning performance.

Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG UltraGear 45-inch Curved Gaming Monitor $884.99
$1,699.99 Save $815   Get Deal Best Amazon subscription deal

This exclusive deal is for Prime members only, and it's a good one. For a limited time, Prime members can sign up for four months of Audible for just $0.99. You'll also get a $20 Audible credit to spend as you like.

Our advice? Take advantage of this deal and set a calendar reminder three months and 29 days in the future.

Opens in a new window Credit: Audible Audible $0.99 for 4 months + $20 Audible credit Get Deal Cheap wireless earbuds for under $25

If you're prone to losing earbuds and just need something simple for everyday use, the popular Anker Soundcore P30i Earbuds are sitting at $24.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Soundcore P30i Noise-Cancelling Earbuds $24.99 at Amazon
$49.99 Save $25.00   Get Deal The best iPad deals

Prime Big Deal Days cut $100 from the newest iPad Air, which is powered by the powerful M4 chip. It's our favorite tablet overall and won a Mashable Choice award earlier this year. (Read our full review if you're on the fence.)

If you want to upgrade to the M5 chip and a breathtaking OLED touchscreen, then you can also save $100 on the iPad Pro. Its display is incredibly bright, even in direct sunlight, and it has enough processing power to run video-editing software and handle 4K video files.

Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $649 at Amazon
$749 Save $100   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) $1,099.99 at Amazon
$1,199 Save $99.01   Get Deal Bose QuietComfort headphones on sale

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) are $80 off, and their appeal is more specific than “premium sound”: Mashable’s testing highlights their comfort, adjustable active noise cancellation, and all-day battery life even with ANC enabled.

The second generation increases rated battery life from 24 to 30 hours and adds USB-C wired playback, which can charge the headphones while you listen. There’s also passive playback through an auxiliary cable. Those are useful upgrades if you wear headphones through a workday or want a wired option when the battery runs out.

Prefer earbuds? The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are under $130 after a 28% discount. According to our reviewer, "you'll be hard pressed to find earbuds with better sound quality and battery life than these."

Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) $369 at Amazon
$449 Save $80   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Earbuds $129 at Amazon
$179 Save $50   Get Deal A 65-inch TV for under $600

It wouldn't be a major sale event without at least checking out the prices of massive smart TVs, would it? This is our top pick of what's still discounted, a huge Hisense TV with all the bells and whistles in glorious 4K. The E7 Cinema Series runs on Fire TV and more than lives up to its name. It's built for home cinema setups, boasting a stack of features — including Dolby Vision IQ, AI-enhanced visuals, motion smoothing, and Filmmaker Mode — to immerse you in your movies and shows. Throw in gaming features, and it really is the full package. And it's now just $32 off its lowest-ever price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-inch E7 Cinema Series TV $579.99 at Amazon
$999.99 Save $420   Get Deal A super-affordable Android smartwatch

If you're looking for a tracker and smartwatch hybrid that's super affordable, then we have to point you to the Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro. We called this an almost-perfect smartwatch in our review, and we named it a Mashable Choice product.

Grab this budget Android tracker, which boasts weeks of battery life, for just $59.

Opens in a new window Credit: Nothing Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro $59 at Amazon
$79 Save $20   Get Deal

TL;DR: Watch Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Following the international break, the Bundesliga resumes with Borussia Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen.

Dortmund are flying so far this season with four wins in four games. They have a two-point lead at the top of the table, and need every win they can to hold off the mighty Bayern Munich. Werder are currently sat further down the league table at eighth, but they're the sort of team that could cause problems on any given day.

If you're interested in watching Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen?

Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga kicks off at 2.30 p.m. ET on Oct. 9. This fixture takes place at the Signal Iduna Park.

How to watch Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen for free

Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can live stream Bayern Munich vs. Union Berlin for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee) Get Deal

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture (plus Premier League action) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the Bundesliga?

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

• Servers in 105 countries, including the UK

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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.

Live stream Dortmund vs. Werder Bremen for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The world of portable power stations is expanding.

Anker Solix has a new model that showcases some of the brand's strongest suits, like being as lightweight and compact as possible while packing in the power. But this isn't a model you'll take camping. Instead, the Anker Solix S5000 is a model designed for whole-home backup when the grid fails.

Key features of the Anker Solix S5000

Right off the bat, the Solix S5000 comes with a massive 5,024Wh capacity and supports both 120V and 240V. The rated power output sits at 4,500W with 8,000 peak output. The capacity makes it the largest portable option in the Anker Solix lineup, if we're limiting this to models you can easily carry or roll around.

Of course, that amount of battery power is heavy. It's 96.8 pounds, to be exact, which means Anker added durable wheels and a telescoping handle to this model, so you'll be able to roll it from the garage into the house when the power cuts out.

Stack up the expansion batteries to reach up to 30kWh. Credit: Anker Solix

In addition to these performance specs, it's worth noting that the S5000 offers major expansion capabilities. If you decide you need more power, you can add extra Anker batteries to get up to 30kWh.

How the Anker Solix S5000 performs in real life

We haven't started testing the new Solix S5000 yet, but Anker has some preliminary numbers worth checking out. In real-life testing, Anker says the new station will keep a refrigerator running for 86 hours, or about 3.5 days.

In real-life testing, Anker found the S5000 to keep the fridge, lights, and WiFi router online for two days. Credit: Anker Solix

Anker also ran tests that included powering a refrigerator, WiFi router, coffee maker, and lights with the S5000 and found the station lasted for 48 hours while powering all of the above. If you use the S5000 to power a window air-conditioner, it'll last for 25 hours, according to Anker's testing.

Recharging the Solix S5000

If using standard wall power to recharge the S5000, Anker says we can expect to get up to 80% in a smidge over an hour and a full charge in 1.6 hours. If you have solar on your roof, you can use up to 3,000W of solar input to recharge the S5000. Other recharging methods include car charging, generators, and mixed charging, such as combining solar input with standard AC power.

The S5000 is compatible with up to 3,000W of solar input. Credit: Anker Solix How to buy the Anker Solix S5000

The Anker Solix S5000 is live for preorders on Anker's site. The list price is set at $3,599.99, but Anker is offering an initial price of $2,499.99 for preorders placed between Oct. 9 and Oct. 26.

Orders at Anker between Oct. 27 and Nov. 9 will come with a bonus two-year warranty extension, an Anker Prime Charging Station, and a Solix DC Charging Cable. In total, the extras are listed as a savings of $699.

The S5000 officially launches on Oct. 27.

Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Solix Anker Solix S5000 $2,499.99 at Anker
$3,599.99 Save $1,100   Pre-order Here

You'd expect a man of Andrew Garfield's celebrity status to have a fairly stacked contact list, and the video above – in which Garfield phones famous friends and has to guess whether they're sitting down or standing up for a BBC Radio One game – does not disappoint.

In the clip Garfield speaks to Ayo Edebiri, Traitors UK star Jazz – who he apparently bumped into at a train station and became friends with – and comedian James Acaster.

The result is as chaotic and fun as you'd expect.

Apple has a 'Welcome Home' event on Tuesday, and we’re expecting big changes coming to smart home products, including a new countertop Hub, HomePod mini speakers and Apple TV 4K box. Bridget Carey breaks down the rumors and what has her excited. 

Read more about Apple's smart home gear and leaks: Apple is reportedly preparing a big smart home launch: New smart display, HomePod on the way
New Apple HomePods with AI are coming. Everything we know.

Timecode chapters
0:00 A new HomePod is coming
1:05 Hidden Apple code shows new HomePod mini
1:36 HomePod mini 2 chip upgrades
1:49 Living in a world with 2 Siris
2:02 Smarter Siri for new Apple HomePods
2:25 Apple brings HomePod mini surround sound into the home theater
2:36 Could a new Apple TV 4K box be on the way?
2:48 New Apple TV 4K box details
2:54 Apple TV 4K hardware upgrades
3:26 Are we getting a new Apple TV remote?
3:42 Here comes the HomeHub speaker with a screen
3:53 HomeHub details from Bloomberg's reporting
4:11 HomeHub screen could mimic iPhone Duo
4:24 How will a HomeHub contribute to the smart home?
4:36 Possible HomeHub versions
4:52 Countertop HomeHub design
5:05 More smart home devices expected from Apple
5:23 Snoopy and the HomeHub
5:54 Are you ready for Apple's new smart home products?

Video credits
Host: Bridget Carey
Scripted by: Bridget Carey
Producer: Carly Marsh
Camera: Carly Marsh, Celso Bulgatti, Bridget Carey, CNET Archive
Video editor: Carly Marsh
Thumbnail designer: Zooey Liao

Top 'GTA 6' merch picks to buy: Grand Theft Auto VI Baseball Cap: Blue and Pink $29.99 at Rockstar Games Shop Now White Grand Theft Auto VI Macca the Gator Tee $29.99 at Rockstar Games Shop Now Pink and Blue Grand Theft Auto VI Canvas Tote $39.99 at Rockstar Games Shop Now Grand Theft Auto VI – Vice City Zippo Lighter $39.99 at Rockstar Games Shop Now Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album – Exclusive Vinyl $49.98 at Rockstar Games Shop Now Grand Theft Auto VI: The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection $399.99 at Rockstar Games Shop Now

While we all count down the days until we can finally hit the streets of Vice City, Rockstar Games is letting us dress the part right now. The official Grand Theft Auto VI merch collection is live on the Rockstar Store, packing the iconic neon pink, ocean blue, and palm-tree aesthetic of Leonida into apparel, accessories, and heavy-duty collectibles.

Whether you want to rep the game subtly with low-key Vice City logos or go all-in with a $400 collector's box, Rockstar dropped something for every budget level. To help you skip the fluff and grab the best pieces before they sell out, we rounded up the standout items from the new collection.

SEE ALSO: Jason from 'GTA 6' feuds with Link from 'The Legend of Zelda' on 'SNL's Weekend Update

The White Grand Theft Auto VI Macca the Gator Tee leans right into Leonida's absurd pop-culture lore, plastering the hit in-universe TV show's character, Macca the Gator, across a heavyweight, 100% white cotton shirt inspired by the fits worn by Jason and Lucia.

If you prefer keeping the sun out of your eyes in pure Vice City style, the Grand Theft Auto VI Baseball Cap features a bright blue stretch-fitted cotton build accented by an embroidered pink VI palm tree logo up front and a matching Rockstar logo along the side.

Moving over to carry gear, the Pink and Blue Tote features heavy-duty canvas in custom Vice City pink, pairing iconic franchise logos with built-in interior organization, including a laptop sleeve and three dedicated bottle slots. For a smaller accessory that packs pure retro crime-boss energy, the Vice City Zippo Lighter delivers a classic, refillable, polished-chrome body laser-etched with Vice City and Rockstar logos on opposing sides.

Audiophiles looking to soundtrack their room setup can lock in the Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album – Exclusive Vinyl, a two-disc set pressed on transparent magenta vinyl with blue splatter, featuring 34 original tracks from heavy hitters like Travis Scott, Yung Lean, and Morgan Wallen.

And finally, for the hardcore fans wanting to go all out, the Grand Theft Auto VI: The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection serves up the ultimate physical box set loaded with an official Macca the Gator figure, custom Oakley Frogskins, a New Era snapback, a double-sided souvenir map poster, and a mountain of exclusive Vice City display pieces.

If you want to scope out more of the drop, here is a breakdown of other cool items sitting on the Rockstar Store right now:

• Grand Theft Auto VI and Rockstar Games Holographic Sticker Collection — $4.99

• Grand Theft Auto VI Keychain — $14.99

• Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album – Exclusive CD — Preorder for $19.98

• Grand Theft Auto VI – Vice City Money Clip — $24.99

• Blue Rockstar Games Logo Tee — $29.99

• Pink Grand Theft Auto VI Goodtime State Tee — $29.99

• Black Grand Theft Auto VI Logo Tee — $29.99

• Pink Grand Theft Auto VI Women’s Cropped Baby Logo Tee — $29.99

• Rockstar Baseball Cap (Blue/Pink) — $29.99

• Grand Theft Auto VI Baseball Cap (Pink/Blue) — $29.99

• Blue and Pink Grand Theft Auto VI Canvas Tote — $39.99

• Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album – Standard Vinyl — Preorder for $49.98

Head over to the Rockstar Store to check out the full drop and grab your Vice City gear before it sells out.

Watch Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and the Windows team introduce the next era for the OS, including more trustworthy AI agents, the Surface Laptop Ultra and Nvidia-powered laptops and PCs for creators and developers.

Read more about Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra: Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra is an AI supercomputer dressed as a laptop
Microsoft created a magnetic USB-C port, and you need to see it for yourself

Timecode chapters
0:00 Introduction: Agent 365, Microsoft IQ and Copilot
1:22 Microsoft Execution Containers (MXC) and agent containment
2:32 Agent identity, observability and enterprise management
3:32 Microsoft Defender agent security and risk containment
4:58 Hybrid intelligence and local model execution
5:45 MAI Code 1.1 Flash and local model compression
6:34 New Windows 11 taskbar search and quick actions
7:45 Copilot app integration and native app creation
9:10 Copilot Autopilot: Autonomous file and email workflows
11:00 Surface Laptop Ultra announcement and performance
11:56 NVIDIA RTX Spark and gaming announcements
12:20 Surface Laptop Ultra hardware specs and magnetic USB-C
13:48 Surface RTX Spark DevBox and pre-orders
14:13 RTX Spark laptop ecosystem (Lenovo, ASUS, Dell, MSI, HP)
15:10 NVIDIA DGX Station for Windows and desk-side AI performance

Video credits
Producer: Stephen Beacham
Video editor: Stephen Beacham
Thumbnail designer: Jeffrey Hazelwood

Trump wants to make it clear to you that he's still filling stadiums when he does his rallies — but Seth Meyers thinks the evidence suggests otherwise.

In the Late Night clip above, Meyers plays footage of Trump speaking to a stadium with empty seats dotted throughout the upper rows, telling the crowd "there's never been anything like it."

"I'm sorry, there's never been anything like totally average?" asks Meyers. "We can see the empty seats and it's fine, it's still a decent crowd, but don't oversell it. You can't say there's 'never been anything like it', because there has. It's in fact the most like an arena audience that I've ever seen."

And as for Trump's explanation that the upper rows are half empty because people "migrate downward"?

"Sure, but the upper deck only comes down when there are empty seats closer to the stage," says Meyers. "You can't move down if the arena is full. You would never say to a friend in the upper deck, 'Hey, check it out. Should we go down there and sit in their laps?'"

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The Amazon Basics lineup at Woot: Best monitor deal Amazon Basics 27-Inch Gaming Monitor $74.99 (save $65) Get Deal Best laptop bag deal Amazon Basics 14-Inch Laptop Bag $29.99 (save $142.01) Get Deal Best paper shredder deal Amazon Basics 6 Sheet Paper Shredder $23.99 (save $10) Get Deal Best HDMI adapter deal Amazon Basics DisplayPort to HDMI adapter $5.99 (Save $3) Get Deal Best mouse deal Amazon Basics 6-Button Vertical Wireless Mouse $9.99 (Save $13) Get Deal Best keyboard deal Amazon Basics Matte Black Wired Keyboard £13.99 (Save $2.38) Get Deal Best pens deal Amazon Basics Ballpoint Pens $199.99 (Save $130) Get Deal Best notebook deal Amazon Basics Executive Notebook $7.99 (Save $4) Get Deal Best extra long HDMI adapter Amazon Basics 3ft DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter $5.49 (Save $7.70) Get Deal

The excitement of Amazon's October Prime Day is pretty much over, with a few post-sale deals hanging on. But if you're looking to restock your home office or workstation, you can find markdowns at Woot this weekend. The online retailer has reduced prices on a range of Amazon office basics, with savings of a few dollars on smaller items to well over $100 on pricier products.

Whether you're after hardware — a new monitor, keyboard, or mouse — or decent quality stationery, Woot has all the office essentials covered.

Check out the best Woot deals on Amazon office basics below.

The best Amazon Basics deal at Woot Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Basics 27-inch Gaming Monitor $74.99 at Amazon
$139.99 Save $65.00   Get Deal Why we like it

No office workstation is complete without a dependable monitor. That's exactly what you get with this Amazon-made monitor, which doubles up as a gaming monitor — handy if you have your console nearby and want to take a break from work. The monitor has Full HD resolution, a competitive 165Hz refresh rate, and a 1ms response time. In terms of connectivity, it's compatible with both DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0. It's already good value at the list price of $139.99, so grab it now while it's available for $74.99 — an overall saving of $65.

More Amazon Basics office deals

• Amazon Basics 3ft DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter — $5.49 $13.19 (save $7.70)

• Amazon Basics DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter — $5.99 $9.99 (save $3)

• Amazon Basics Executive Notebook — $7.99 $11.99 (save $4)

• Amazon Basics 6-Button Vertical Wireless Mouse — $9.99 $22.99 (save $13)

• Amazon Basics Matte Black Wired Keyboard — $13.99 $16.37 (save $2.38)

• Amazon Basics 6 Sheet Paper Shredder — $22.99 $32.99 (save $10)

• Amazon Basics 14-Inch Laptop Bag — $29.99 $172 (save $142.01)

• Amazon Basics Ballpoint Pens — $199.99 $329.99 (save $120)

SAVE OVER $1,000: As of Oct. 9, the Sony 100-inch Bravia 3 II LED 4K TV has hit its lowest-ever price of $1,998 at Amazon. That's $1,101.99 off its full price of $3,099.99.

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$3,099.99 Save $1,101.99   Get Deal

Sony's 100-inch Bravia 3 II LED 4K TV is an impressive upgrade if you've been shopping around for a new screen. While it normally comes with a hefty price tag of $3,099.99, Amazon is offering a huge discount right now, dropping it down to $1,998 for a limited time.

This saves you a whopping $1,101.99 overall, which is very exciting, but it also marks the lowest-ever price at Amazon. If this Sony screen's sleek 100-inch 4K display feels like a must-have addition to your home, this is the perfect time to pick it up.

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Alongside the aforementioned massive screen size and crisp 4K resolution, this Sony TV has plenty of other exciting specs to shout about. When it comes to picture and sound quality, it supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, which enhance colors and audio on-screen, creating a more immersive feel while you watch. Its XR Processor can also optimize color, contrast, and clarity thanks to AI scene recognition.

Since it's a Sony TV, PlayStation users also get to enjoy exclusive features called Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode, which help optimize picture quality in the games you play. Plus, the 120Hz refresh rate ensures you experience smooth, fluid action without blur or lag dragging you down. And on top of all that, it's also a smart Google TV, which is great news for those who love to stream.

This Sony 100-inch Bravia 3 II LED 4K TV may not be on sale for long, so act fast to save at Amazon.