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TL;DR: Watch Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano in La Liga for free on CazéTV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

La Liga offers up another big game today, with last year's champions Barcelona in action against Rayo Vallecano.

Rayo Vallecano are yet to win a game this season. And though it's very early days, the talk around Barcelona is whether they can make this another winning campaign, which would make it three league titles in three years. A win against Rayo Vallecano would certainly remind Barcelona's biggest rivals, Real Madrid, that they're in fine early-season form.

If you're interested in watching Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano in La Liga from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano?

Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano in La Liga kicks off at 3.30 p.m. ET on Aug. 31. This fixture takes place at the Camp Nou.

How to watch Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano for free

Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano in La Liga is available to live stream for free on CazéTV.

CazéTV is geo-restricted to Brazil, 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 Brazil, meaning you can live stream Barcelona vs. Rayo Vallecano for free from anywhere in the world.

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What is the best VPN for La Liga?

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A new version of OpenClaw, the open-source AI agent, is available now.

OpenClaw 2.0 was released over the weekend, promising a "simpler setup" and a new browser app. On its website, OpenClaw calls it "by far the largest update in the history of OpenClaw."

The OpenClaw Foundation says that OpenClaw 2.0 was completely crowdsourced with 933 contributors. Of those 933 contributors, 569 of them contributed to the project for the first time.

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Here's what we know about OpenClaw 2.0, including how you can try it for yourself.

What's new with OpenClaw 2.0

The new release acknowledges that the original OpenClaw (the AI agent formerly known as Clawdbot, then Moltbot) was more complicated than it needed to be for a first-time users. The update notes say that configurations were moved out of the installation process, simplified, or completely removed in order to make the installation process quick and easy.

The update also includes a completely rebuilt browser in order to simplify OpenClaw. The browser is where users interact with OpenClaw, assign tasks to agents, and track ongoing work and processes.

OpenClaw 2.0 also introduces Shared Cloud Sessions, a feature labeled as a "multiplayer experience." Shared Cloud Sessions allow a user to bring in team members onto ongoing work, allowing multiple people to come in and take over existing tasks with all of the context still attached.

Other new features in OpenClaw 2.0 include a new search function for previous conversations, live session cards that display task progress in real-time, and an assortment of additional new widgets and dashboard features.

There are a number of major security updates in OpenClaw 2.0 as well, including a new private credential request feature, which allows users to securely share credentials with an agent without exposing them in a chat.

OpenClaw quickly went viral when it was released late last year. The self-hosted, open-source agentic AI platform developed such a cult following that founder Peter Steinberger was quickly hired by OpenAI. OpenClaw is now managed by a nonprofit that's supported by OpenAI.

However, OpenClaw has struggled to maintain its position as other AI platforms rolled out similar agentic AI features that were more easily accessible to non-technical users. Perhaps a simplified setup process in this newest version will help OpenClaw retain its positioning among AI users.

How to try OpenClaw 2.0

Since OpenClaw is open-source, developers should have no problem getting it up and running. For less technically-inclined users, you can download OpenClaw 2.0 for Mac or Windows at the OpenClaw website. Simply download the installer and follow the instructions to get started. You can also read all about OpenClaw v2026.8.1 (aka OpenClaw 2.0) in the official release notes.

Be warned — you should understand the cybersecurity risks of handing your device over to an AI agent before installing or using OpenClaw.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

With episode 8, Furious closed the case on the vengeance-seeking serial killer named Catherine (Lola Petticrew). But with that final scene, FBI Agent Alice Black (Emmy Rossum) unlocks a new mystery that might be pursued in a second season.

Where could that lead? Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko sat down with Furious creator Elizabeth Meriwether and stars Emmy Rossum and Lola Petticrew to dig into finale burning questions and what could be ahead for Season 2.

Obviously, spoilers from "Hart Island" ahead.

Who killed Isabel on Furious? Lola Petticrew and Emmy Rossum star in "Furious." Credit: Disney / Sarah Shatz

With the trauma of being trapped and sexually assaulted in a child trafficking ring, Catherine has been fighting all season to remember what exactly happened the night Isabel died. In the final episode of the season, she goes back to where it all went down, the posh mansion of Jay Easton (Peter McRobbie).

There, an ailing Jay relies on his daughter Emma (Hope Davis) to clean up his mess. In this case — with cops, Feds, and Catherine incoming — that means destroying any evidence, including Jay's treasured collection of child porn.

While Catherine killed the pimp who trafficked her, Jay's son who was there that night, and two of the family's lawyers, she does not kill Jay. But in searching for the truth, she realizes that it was she who killed Isabel. In a tearful scene with Emma, Catherine realizes that Isabel was bleeding, possibly from postpartum complications but also because Jay beat her in the face. Crying out in pain, she asked Catherine for help. And Catherine administered a deadly dose of intravenous drugs to euthanize her first love.

So, Catherine killed Isabel, but out of love.

Furious dropped a clue to Isabel's killer in episode 1. Lola Petticrew in "Furious." Credit: Disney / Sarah Shatz

In episode 1, Catherine is swiftly shifting from different identities and using masks to hide her face. But there's one bit of costuming that singles her out, even from the crime scene of Caleb Easton's brownstone: that sequined purse.

Alice finds a dislodged sequin on Caleb's bathroom floor. Later, Catherine will collect other clothing and accessories from other victims. Like, when she meets Becky in Central Park, she appears to be wearing a men's trench coat (possibly the late Oliver's), and she takes Mira's backpack (though she leaves her alive).

Asked if these trophies were a clue that Catherine killed Isabel too, Petticrew told Mashable, "I think that it is," noting of the bag, "What I treated it like was an anchor and a reminder at every step of the way that this is what she was doing it for, and who she was doing it for. You know, Isabel, she's the love of her life. And I think that that physical girlish reminder  — even when she's sort of dressed up and and and being seen by men or the world as like sexy — there's always this sort of thing that sits upon her that reminds you that she was a child when all of this happened, and a child that was forced into this situation."

Who killed Jay on Furious? Emmy Rossum in "Furious." Credit: Disney / Sarah Shatz

At first it seems like the fates — not the furies — took Jay's life. After Alice assures that Catherine's captured without being killed, she goes upstairs to Jay's bedroom. There, it seems he dies of natural causes as he gasps for air. However, when Alice visits Catherine in prison, Catherine suspects the truth, saying she knows Alice's "secret."

Furious cuts back to that sequence, the one where Jay recognized Alice, but not as an agent on the investigation into the murder of his son. When he saw her, he said, "I know you. You're the movie star. I like your video. It was always one of my favorites."

As Danny (Scoot McNairy) discovered from the files Alden (Steve Way) got off Hal's computer, Alice was the subject of child porn in her youth. Finally, the audience might understand why Alice is so determined to not only join the sex crimes department of the FBI, but also why her eyes keep drifting to the high-security screening room where child trafficking video evidence is stored.

Rossum said of this reveal, "Alice has a lot of secrets...We don't know why she wants to get into the room. We don't know that she knows about the videotape. That is information she would have hidden when she was being interviewed by the FBI. They would ask you a question like, 'Does anybody have anything on you that could be used against you?' She certainly didn't disclose her history or what had happened to her as a young teenager. She doesn't say why — you know, Nora (Quincy Tyler Bernstine) says to her in the first episode, 'Why do you want to work in the squad?' She doesn't give the full answer."

She continued, "Alice just kind of smiles and doesn't say anything. And we see her looking at that door. We know she wants to get in that room, right? To see how many people have seen that tape. Is that tape out there? Does it exist? Can they find me? Have people looked at me and my body in that way? So there's a lot riding on Alice being found out. And she has even more secrets at the end of Season 1 than she did at the beginning."

By the end of the finale, Alice will tell Nora about the video. What she won't tell her is that Jay didn't die of natural causes.

In that flashback, a new camera angle reveals the truth hidden the first time the scene played in Furious. This time, Jay doesn't just start choking out of the blue. This time, we see Alice's foot stamp on his ventilator tube, suffocating him in a way no one detected.

But this is not where the finale ends.

Where could Furious Season 2 go? Emmy Rossum and Quincy Tyler Bernstine in "Furious." Credit: Disney / Sarah Shatz

Season 1 of Furious ends with Alice finally getting into that evidence room, and there she searches for her own name. The results don't show her the video, but rather information on how many cases have included it as evidence (312) and how many downloads of it have been made online (over 50k).

As she looks over a list of usernames, we hear Catherine's voice asking from prison, "Did you like the way it felt"? Alice smiles, presumably thinking not only of how she killed Jay, but also how there are so many more rapists and pedophiles out there, prime for a reckoning.

Meriwether told Mashable that as an "almost lifelong Law and Order SVU fan, I love the idea of a unit in the FBI that like takes on these cases....but one case over the course of a season."

She continued, "I love the Nora/Alice relationship, especially as we kept working on the first season. And I felt like there's so much there to explore and just give them a different case. I think going forward, Season 2 is them working on a different case."

But Alice won't be able to leave this case behind her. Merwether noted, "Alice has a lot of secrets, more secrets now, and things that people can hold against her, and things that she needs to unpack about what happened in this season."

When is Season 2 of Furious coming? Quincy Tyler Bernstine and Danny McCarthy in "Furious." Credit: Disney / Sarah Shatz

At the time of the interview, Meriwether said of the show's future, "Fingers crossed, but I'm hoping we get to do more."

On Aug. 27, days ahead of Season 1's finale's release, Hulu announced Furious has been renewed for Season 2. So stay tuned for more.

Furious is now on Hulu and Disney+.

The best Amazon Labor Day deals at a glance: Best Apple deal Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $649 (save $100) Get Deal Best Amazon device deal Amazon Echo Show 11 $189.99 (save $60) Get Deal Best TV deal TCL 65-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $1,397.99 (save $1,102) Get Deal Best headphones deal Bose QuietComfort Ultra $249 (save $200) Get Deal

If the Pumpkin Spite Latte's return to Starbucks didn't already alert you, Labor Day Weekend's arrival certainly will. Fall is coming, whether you're anticipating the season change or dreading it. The unofficial last hurrah of summer, Labor Day is the perfect excuse to squeeze in some last-minute beach days, backyard barbecues, and shopping sprees (obviously).

With tech prices constantly rising, major shopping holidays like Amazon's Labor Day sale are your best opportunity to score the devices you want at a discount. We've already noticed all-time low prices on some of our favorite TVs of 2026 and noise-cancelling headphones we adore. Plus, we're seeing some of the best discounts on Apple gear and Amazon devices since price hikes went into effect.

We fully expect this list to grow as the weekend nears, but here are some of the best deals we've spotted at Amazon so far.

Best Apple deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) $649 at Amazon
$749 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

The M4 iPad Air is hands down our top pick for an iPad for most people. While it's incredibly similar to its predecessor, that's not necessarily a bad thing. It features a thin and lightweight build, brilliant Liquid Retina display, insanely fast performance powered by the M4 chip, and Apple's N1 and C1X connectivity chips. Mashable's tech editor says its powerful enough to handle memory-intensive programs like Final Cut Pro and even goes as far as calling it "way overpowered for most users." It starts at $749 for the 128GB version after the price hike, but for Labor Day, it's $100 cheaper.

Read our full review of the Apple iPad Air 2026 (M4).

More Apple deals

Earbuds

• Apple AirPods 4 (without ANC) — $99 $129 (save $30)

• Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) — $149 $179 (save $30)

• Beats Studio Buds + — $149.95 $169.95 (save $20)

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $199.99 $249 (save $49.01)

iPads

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 128GB) — $849.99 $949 (save $99.01)

• Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $949 $1,049 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,549 $1,699 (Save $150)

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 512GB) — $1,299 $1,399 (save $100)

• Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M5, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,399.99 $1,499 (save $99.01)

• Apple iPad Pro, 11-inch (M5, WiFi, 1TB) — $1,649.99 $1,799 (save $149.01)

Accessories

• AirTags (2nd gen, 4-pack) — $79.99 $99 (save $19.01)

• Apple Pencil Pro — $97 $129 (save $32)

• Apple Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16) — $175 $249 (save $74)

Best Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Echo Show 11 $189.99 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

Amazon surprised everyone with a monstrous price hike across all of its Fire TV, Kindle, and Echo devices earlier this month. This is the first big sale since the price hike, so we're happy to see many of these devices still getting the deal treatment. The Echo Show 11 is down to $189.99, which is $30 cheaper than its original price before the increase. Dubbed Amazon's "most advanced smart displays yet," the Echo Show 11 features the new in-house AZ3 Pro chips and Omnisense technology for AI-based, highly personalized experiences. There's also front-facing stereo speakers, a custom woofer for spatial audio, ambient visuals that adapt to your environment, and a built-in 13-megapixel camera that can recognize faces.

More Amazon device deals

• Fire TV Stick HD — $15.99 $39.99 (save $24 with Prime code SAVEHDFTV)

• Fire TV Stick 4K Select — $17.99 $49.99 (save $32 with Prime code 4KFTVSAVE)

• Fire TV Stick 4K Plus — $24.99 $69.99 (save $45 with Prime code 4KSAVE)

• Echo Pop Kids — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)

• Fire TV Stick 4K Max — $49.99 $84.99 (save $35)

• Echo Dot Kids — $54.99 $89.99 (save $35)

• Echo Dot — $54.99 $79.99 (save $25)

• Echo Show 5 — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)

• Echo Spot — $69.99 $109.99 (save $40)

• Echo Dot Max — $94.99 $119.99 (save $25)

• Fire TV Cube — $109.99 $199.99 (save $90)

• Echo Show 8 — $149.99 $199.99 (save $50)

• Echo Studio — $194.99 $219.99 (save $25)

• Echo Show 15 — $269.99 $349.99 (save $80)

Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV $1,397.99 at Amazon
$2,499.99 Save $1,102.00   Get Deal Why we like it

It's been out less than six months, but it's already our top pick for a QLED TV for most people. That "SQD" in the title stands for "super quantum dot mini LEDS," which is a lot of tech jargon for extremely bright quantum dots. Mashable's TV expert calls it one of the brightest TVs you can buy, period, shouting out its "superb peak brightness, detailed picture quality, and fantastic glare handling." The 65-inch model clocks in at $2,499.99 on a normal day, but it's down to a best-ever $1,397.99 at Amazon for Labor Day — a 44% discount.

More TV deals

• Insignia 50-inch F50 LED 4K TV — $159.99 $299.99 (save $140)

• Amazon 50-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV — $259.99 $469.99 (save $210)

• Hisense 65-inch U6 Pro Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $598.99 $1,099.99 (save $501)

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

• Hisense 65-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV — $847.99 $1,499.99 (save $652)

• LG 65-inch LX7B Gallery Mini LED 4K TV — $899.99 $1,799.99 (save $900)

• Hisense 65-inch S7 Canvas Hi-QLED 4K TV — $997.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,002)

• Hisense 85-inch U6 Pro Hi-QLED Mini LED 4K TV — $1097.99 $1,999.99 (save $902)

• Samsung 85-inch M80H Mini-LED 4K TV — $1,199.99 $1,799.99 (save $600)

• Samsung 65-inch S85H OLED 4K TV — $1,397.99 $1,999.99 (save $602)

• LG 65-Inch B6 OLED 4K TV — $1,399.99 $1,999.99 (save $600)

• LG 65-inch C6 OLED 4K TV — $1,499.99 $2,699.99 (save $1,200)

Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra $249 at Amazon
$449 Save $200   Get Deal Why we like it

Since these headphones have been replaced by the 2nd generation, they won't be on shelves too much longer. We're huge fans of the latest generation, but like most modern tech, the upgrades are iterative. The original QuietComfort Ultras are "still some of the most comfortable and best-sounding headphones we've ever tested," Mashable's Sam Mangino writes. They can easily be worn all day without earaches, offer all-day battery life with noise cancellation turned on, have convenient foldable earcups, and superb sound quality. At only $249, they're a total steal (and the cheapest they've ever been)

Read our full review of the Bose QuietComfort Ultras.

More headphones deals

• Sony WH-CH520 — $38 $69.99 (save $31.99)

• Anker Soundcore Q20i — $39.98 $69.99 (save $30.01)

• Marshall Major V — $89.99 $169.99 (save $80)

• Sony ULT Wear — $148 $249.99 (save $101.99)

• Sony WH-1000XM5 — $198 $278 (save $80)

• Bose QuietComfort — $229 $359 (save $130)

• Sonos Ace — $299 $399 (save $100)

• Sony WH-1000XM6 — $398 $459.99 (save $61.99)

Huawei is gearing up to unveil its next triple-folding smartphone, the Mate XT 2, at an event in China on September 7. The company will also debut HarmonyOS 7. Huawei hasn't published a full spec sheet yet, but a video teaser has given the clearest look so far at the device, according to GSMArena.

SEE ALSO: It's official: OnePlus smartphones will no longer be sold in U.S. and Europe

The teaser confirms earlier rumors that the Mate XT 2 will switch to an inward-folding, U-shaped design, a departure from the Z-shaped fold used on the original Mate XT and the Mate XTs. Other rumored specs include a 6,000 mAh battery and either a Kirin 9050 Pro or Kirin 9030S chip, while the camera setup is expected to closely resemble that of the Mate X7.

• This is your last chance to guess what Apple will release in September in our Big Guessing Game: Apple edition. Enter now for a chance to win an Apple Watch!

Can I buy Huawei in the U.S.?

Huawei devices, including its foldables, have effectively been locked out of the American market for years — the result of a national security dispute between the company and the U.S. government that stretches back nearly two decades.

The roots of that dispute go back to the mid-2000s, when networking giant Cisco accused Huawei of stealing its intellectual property, an early sign of the friction that would eventually escalate into formal government action.

Things came to a head in 2019, when the Trump administration signed an executive order effectively banning Huawei from U.S. communications networks and added the company to the Commerce Department's Entity List, restricting American firms from exporting technology to Huawei without a license.

SEE ALSO: The U.S. DJI drone ban, explained

That same year, the Justice Department charged Huawei with financial fraud and sanctions violations. In 2020, prosecutors added allegations of racketeering and trade secret theft. The U.S. also tightened restrictions on Huawei's access to foreign-made semiconductors built with American technology, while Congress provided $1.9 billion to help remove and replace Huawei and ZTE equipment in domestic networks.

The fallout extended well beyond politics and into Huawei's actual device lineup. As CNET has chronicled extensively, Huawei's CFO, Meng Wanzhou, was detained in Canada for nearly three years before striking a deal with the Justice Department in 2021 that allowed her to return to China. Around the same time, Huawei lost its license to use Google's Android services on new phones, and countries including the U.K. and Sweden banned Huawei equipment from their 5G networks entirely.

The Biden administration largely kept those restrictions in place and, in some cases, tightened them further. They remain in force today. The result is a company that remains one of the world's largest telecom equipment and smartphone makers, with a presence in more than 170 countries, but without an official smartphone retail presence in the U.S.

So while the Mate XT 2 may generate plenty of buzz when it launches next week, don't expect to find it at your local carrier store. For now, seeing Huawei's latest tri-fold in person will likely require a trip to a market where it is officially sold.

The best Home Depot Labor Day deals at a glance: Best grill deal Weber Genesis E-325W 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill $899 (save $100) Get Deal Best power tool deal Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless 8-Tool Combo Kit $649 (save $649) Get Deal Best outdoor deal Ryobi ONE+ Whisper Series 12-inch Cordless Chainsaw $189 (save $60) Get Deal Best single power tool deal Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench $79 (save $60) Get Deal Best smart home deal eufy S430 SoloCam $139.99 (save $60) Get Deal

Labor Day Weekend is officially upon us, but Home Depot has already kicked off its huge holiday savings event.

Starting Aug. 27 and running through Sept. 9, Home Depot's Labor Day Sale is offering all kinds of deals to help you transition into fall with ease. Highlights include up to 45% off Ryobi cordless power tools, up to $160 off grills, up to $100 off DeWalt tool combo kits, and more. Whether you want to clean up your yard for cool-weather cookouts or try your hand at home improvement, there's likely a deal for you.

SEE ALSO: Shop the REI Labor Day sale: We found late summer outdoor and camping deals

The sale will be live until Sept. 9, but we expect some of the best deals to sell out in advance. So, if you see something you want, grab it sooner rather than later. We've rounded up some of the best deals we've spotted now that the sale has kicked off, but we'll keep an eye out for more price drops throughout the next week.

Best Home Depot grill deal Opens in a new window Credit: Weber Weber Genesis E-325W 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill $899 at The Home Depot
$999 Save $100   Get Deal Why we like it

It's honestly hard to beat a Weber if you're looking to replace your old grill. Their high-quality builds last longer than most, but they can get pretty dang expensive.

Luckily, for Labor Day, Home Depot has several models on sale for up to $100 off. The exclusive Weber Genesis E-325W, for instance, is down to $899 from $999. It features a 640-square-inch cooking space with three burners, two dual-row PureBlu burners for an ultra-hot Sear Zone, porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates, and a sleek titanium-colored finish. And as with most Webers, it comes with a 12-year limited warranty.

More grill deals

• Weber Original Kettle 22-inch Charcoal Grill — $99 $199 (save $100)

• Traeger Pro Series 22-Pellet Grill and Smoker — $389 $549 (save $160)

• Weber Spirit E-210 2-Burner Propane Gas Grill — $399 $449 (save $50)

• Weber Spirit E-325 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill — $499 $549 (save $50)

• Weber 3-Burner Propane Flat Top Grill — $549 $599 (save $50)

• Oklahoma Joe's Highland Reverse Flow Charcoal Barrel Smoker — $629.99 $729.99 (save $100)

• Masterbuilt Gravity Series 600 Charcoal Grill and Smoker — $649 $749 (save $100)

• Traeger Flatrock 2-Burner Propane Flat Top Griddle — $699.99 $799.99 (save $100)

• Traeger Woodridge Wi-Fi Pellet Grill and Smoker — $799 $899 (save $100)

• Weber Genesis E-315 3-Burner Liquid Propane Gas Grill — $799 $899 (save $100)

• Kamado Joe Classic Joe 18-inch Charcoal Grill — $849 $999 (save $150)

• Ninja FlexFlame ProConnect Wi-Fi 3-Burner Propane Grill with Pizza Stone and Peel — $1,099.99 $1,299.99 (save $200)

• Masterbuilt Gravity Series XT Digital Charcoal Grill and Smoker — $1,499.99 $1,799.99 (save $300)

Best Home Depot power tool combo kit deal Opens in a new window Credit: Milwaukee Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless 8-Tool Combo Kit $649 at The Home Depot
$1,298 Save $649   Get Deal Why we like it

This eight-tool Milwaukee kit is an impressive value at only $649 — 50% off its list price. It includes one 1/2-inch drill/driver, one 1/4-inch impact driver, one oscillating multi-tool, one 3/8-inch impact wrench, one brushless grinder, one 6.5-inch circular saw, one hackzall, an LED work light, two M18 XC 4.0Ah batteries, a M12/M18 dual voltage charger, and two contractor bags. You'll be prepared for practically any home improvement project you can dream up.

Best Home Depot power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ryobi Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench $79 at The Home Depot
$139 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

Whether you're working on cars or stubborn home DIYs, an impact wrench can make your life easier. And this one from Ryobi is down to just $79 during The Home Depot's Labor Day Sale. It features 375 ft-lbs of fastening torque, up to 3,100 impacts per minute, and a variable speed trigger with an RPM of 0 to 2,700. There's even an on-board LED light for extra visibility during your projects.

More power tool deals

• Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in. Angle Grinder + free battery — $99 $248 (save $149)

• Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Compact Barrel Grip Jigsaw + free battery — $149 $278 (save $129)

• DeWalt XR Cordless Brushless Screw Gun — $149 $199 (save $50)

• DeWalt Atomic Cordless 1/4 in. Brushless Impact Driver Kit — $149 $219 (save $70)

• DeWalt Atomic Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill Kit — $149 $199 (save $50)

• DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill/Impact 2 Tool Combo Kit — $169 $239 (save $70)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit — $199 $249 (save $50)

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL Cordless 1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver and Reciprocating Saw — $199 $369 (save $170)

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver w/1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver — $229 $399 (save $170)

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit — $369 $558 (save $189)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 12-Tool Combo Kit — $679 $829 (save $150)

Best Home Depot outdoor power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ryobi Ryobi ONE+ Whisper Series 12-inch Cordless Chainsaw $189 at The Home Depot
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Ryobi's Whisper Series cordless chainsaw is a hard deal to beat at only $189.

It's lightweight, easy to maneuver, and as the name suggests, 85% quieter than a typical gas-powered chainsaw. Plus, of course, it requires no fuel. Instead, it comes with a 6Ah high-performance battery that can make up to 112 cuts per charge with just the pull of a trigger. Its 12-inch bar and chain can tackle limbs and logs up to 10 inches in diameter, and there's an automatic oiler, tooled chain tensioning, and on-board tool storage for convenience. Purchased separately, the chainsaw, battery, and charger would run you up to $373, so this deal saves you nearly 50%.

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• Milwaukee M18 FUEL Cordless Handheld Blower — $149 $199 (save $50)

• DeWalt Cordless Battery Powered Chainsaw Kit — $199 $259 (save $60)

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• Ryobi 40V Whisper Series Cordless Leaf Blower — $279 $349 (save $70)

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If you want to keep tabs on your yard without breaking the bank or paying a monthly subscription, the eufy S430 SoloCam is down to $139.99 (original price $199.99). This wireless camera features 360-degree pan-and-tilt surveillance, dual lenses, and a built-in solar panel so you never have to worry about swapping batteries.

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• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select — $19.99 $49.99 (save $30)

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Skelly is obviously our favorite Home Depot Halloween decoration, but he's not on sale (and neither are his bony friends). If you're looking to build out your yard display for less, the Home Accents Holiday 5 ft. Grave & Bones LED Pose-N-Stay Skeleton is only $39.98. It's fully poseable, durable enough to survive the autumn weather, and perfect for holding a coffee cup on your front porch until November.

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Note: These viral items featured in Home Depot's Labor Day event tend to sell out fast before October.

• Home Accents Holiday 36 in. Celtic Cross Tombstone — $29.98

• Home Accents Holiday 36 in. Skull and Roses Tombstone — $29.98

• Home Accents Holiday 12 in. Twinkling LED Bats (3-Pack) — $39.98

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• Home Accents Holiday 7.5 in. & 10 in. Twinkling LED Bats (6-Piece) — $49.98

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The best REI Labor Day deals at a glance: Best tent deal REI Co-op Half Dome 2 Tent $197.39 (save $131.61) Get Deal Best watersports deal Bote Wulf Aero Inflatable Paddle Board with Paddle $399.99 (save $179.01) Get Deal Best campsite gear deal Rumpl Backcountry Puffy Blanket $89.83 (save $60.12) Get Deal Best cycling deal Ortlieb Back-Roller Panniers (pair) $164.99 (save $55.01) Get Deal Best water bottle deal Hydro Flask Standard-Mouth Vacuum Water Bottle $29.89 (save $10.06) Get Deal Best apparel deal Darn Tough Socks sale prices start at $14.19 Get Deal

Summer camping is out. Fall camping is in. According to the temperatures, camping in September, October, and maybe even November could be more comfortable and enjoyable than summer adventures. Whichever you prefer, a great camping journey requires great gear, and REI has been a longtime leader in providing the essentials we need.

Just in time for cooler temps, the REI Labor Day Sale is packing in the deals on camping gear like tents and camp chairs. There are also great discounts on watersport toys like kayaks and SUP. If your old clothing items are getting worn out, take advantage of 25% off all Darn Tough socks or get some new kicks while saving 25% with Keen and Altra.

SEE ALSO: Labor Day outdoor deals let you stock up on camping and backyard gear for less: Shop Coleman, Yeti, and Ninja

In addition to these sales, tons of REI's own brand items are also 25% off. If you've never tried out REI Co-op items, I can't recommend them enough. They often rival competitor items but cost a fraction of the price. Here are some of the best deals to shop during the REI Labor Day Sale.

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The REI Half Dome 2 Tent has been a favorite among the outdoor crowd for generations. If you could use the upgrade and you don't have your heart set on a particular colorway, the Earthen Gray option is on sale for a huge 40% off during the REI Labor Day Sale. The tent is easy to set-up thanks to the color-coded poles, and it comes with a protective rainfly and a durable footprint.

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Getting out on the water during a crisp fall morning is the ultimate form of refreshment. The Bote Wulf Aero SUP will take you out on the lake in comfort, and the design is great for beginners. The $399.99 sale price includes everything you need for an on-the-water adventure, including the Aero repair kit, hand pump, travel bag, and coiled leash.

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Fall camping needs preparing with a few extra cozy layers, and the Rumpl Backcountry Puffy Blanket is just what every evening calls for. The weather-resistant blanket is made with a PFAS-free water repellent, and a cape-clip that easily allows you to wear the blanket as well, a cape. Maybe best of all, it's machine washable so you won't have to worry if a bit of s'mores ends up on the blanket.

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Cycling to the grocery store? Make carrying your treats home a breeze thanks to the pair of Ortleib Back-Roller Panniers. They're waterproof and well known as a leader in build quality. Each panier has a roll top closure to keep water out. Inside, both bags have a capacity of 20 liters each. There's also a smaller zipped compartment in each bag for storing important goods like keys and a wallet. A shoulder carrying strap and large reflectors add to the thoughtful design.

More deals to shop during the REI Labor Day Sale

• Sawyer Jungle Juice Inspect Repellent Spray — $7.39 $9.95 (save $2.56)

• Humangear Goatoob+ (3 pack of 3.4 ounces) — $25.39 $33.95 (save $8.56)

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• Eno DoubleNest Hammock — $56.19 $74.95(save $15.06)

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• Coleman Classic Camp Stove — $97.49 $130 (save $32.51)

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• Matador GlobeRider Travel Pack (45 liter) — $257.93 $369 (save $111.07)

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• Mountain Hardware Nimbus UL 2 Tent — $344.99 $460(save $115.01)

Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko was sent on a ropes course ahead of interviewing Fall 2: Deadpoint's cast Tom Brittney, Arsema Thomas, and Harriet Slater. Her training time was apparently almost as long as the actors' for the Fall sequel.

"We didn't have that much time," said Tom Brittney. "From casting to filming, it was pretty short. It was, like, a week or two."

Slater added, "In the first week, we were just practicing some stunts," "But other than that I feel like we mostly just winged it!"

Arseme Thomas jumped in, "Yeah, they threw us on there and they were like, 'Exactly how you're reacting, we'll get that!'"

Fall 2: Deadpoint is in theaters September 2.

Apple’s September iPhone Event will be led by a new CEO, loaded with hardware, and full of surprises. We could finally get a foldable iPhone, new smart speakers, powerful smartwatches and more. Here’s what to expect and what we really want to see once Apple pulls back the curtain on September 9th.

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The 2026 U.S. Open is up and running, and all eyes will be on the return of Carlos Alcaraz. We're sorry Sinner, but nobody gets the people going like Alcaraz.

The second seed faces off against Safiullin in the first round. Fans will expect a confident win from the Spaniard, but he's been out of action for some time, and a shock result could be on the cards.

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There was absolutely nothing wrong with the French Open or Wimbledon, but you could feel the absence of Carlos Alcaraz. We missed his all-action style, his passion, and his rivalry with top seeds. Fans will be desperately hoping he's back to defend his US Open title, and the good news is that he's officially on the entry list.

Barring any late injuries, we should finally get to see Alcaraz in a Grand Slam singles draw. Of course, that's not the only story. Sabalenka will be looking to defend her title against a host of talented players, including Americans like Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula. Questions will also be asked of Zverev and Djokovic as they look to bridge the gap to the game's biggest stars.

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What is the US Open?

The US Open Tennis Championships (or US Open) is a hardcourt tennis tournament held annually in Queens, New York. It is the fourth and final of the four Grand Slams, held after the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon.

The defending singles champions are Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka.

When is the 2026 US Open?

The 2026 US Open is the 146th edition of the tournament. This year's event takes place from Aug. 30 to Sept. 13.

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NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope from the historic Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Orbiting Observatory was named after NASA’s first chief astronomer, Nancy Grace Roman, and can produce images from deep space 100 times larger than NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.

The second World Humanoid Robot Games brought more than 2,000 humanoid robots to Beijing for a series of Olympic-style competitions. Check out some of the biggest highlights from this year's event.

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New renders claim to show the Galaxy S27 Ultra's redesigned camera bump, and it looks a lot like Apple's iPhone Pro Camera Plateau. That's a big old camera bump. We break down the leaked design, expected pricing and a self-healing screen feature, which could be groundbreaking! 

The biggest change on this year's Apple Watch might be the introduction of a white and/or gray ceramic case.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has outlined the changes being made for Apple's upcoming wearables: the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. In his Sunday article, he reiterated that these devices will only receive "fairly minor upgrades," having previously tempered expectations earlier this month.

He did, however, share a few new details about what some of these minor upgrades may be. According to Gurman, Apple has tested both white and gray configurations of the Apple Watch Series 12's ceramic case. Apple will also launch "many" new band colors and configurations alongside them.

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Another new feature Apple is reportedly testing will have the Watch's heart-rate sensor continuously collect data, as opposed to doing so at random intervals or while you exercise. Apple's fitness and health app software might also get an update to show "more wellness-related metrics."

On the flip side, Apple is pushing for a bigger upgrade to both the Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra next year.

SEE ALSO: The latest Apple price hike: Apple TV streaming service

One interesting thing about this report, which we've mostly heard before, is its timing. Apple's new Watch Series 12 and Watch Ultra are likely to launch in a little over a week, on September 9. Surprises are unlikely this late in the game, so don't expect massive changes for the Apple Watch devices this year.

Valve has reportedly suffered a massive leak, with over 12 terabytes of the game developer's internal data now available online. This not only includes data from its own games such as Portal 2 and the cancelled Half-Life 2: Episode 3, but also other developers' games such as Grand Theft Auto V and Dragon Age: Origins. It could be one of the largest video game leaks ever.

SEE ALSO: GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Everything leaked so far, what might be coming next

The Steam2 Content Server Dump first came to light on Saturday, and quickly spread on social media. Steam2 was Valve's previous content distribution system, which was phased out after the introduction of SteamPipe in 2013. Valve used Steam2 to deliver game updates through its digital storefront Steam, which was launched in 2003. This leak purportedly contains data from a Steam2 content server, and spans the decade between 2003 to 2013.

It's unclear exactly who is responsible for the leak. However, Valve content creator Scolcer claimed that the data wasn't hacked, but found publicly available on an unprotected website (via Google Translate). This was corroborated by another Valve-focused content creator Gabe Follower.

"No hacking involved, just verified that everything in Steam2 Teraleak was obtained via a publicly accessable [sic] endpoint. It's Valve's fault…" Gabe Follower posted to X. "That's why it's only before 2013, after that they switched to the new storage system."

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While fans are still combing through the massive archive of data, they've already uncovered a lot of interesting information. Valve released some of its most iconic games during the period covered by the leak, including Half-Life 2, Portal, Team Fortress 2, Left 4 Dead, and Dota 2. As such, gamers have found files related to several of these titles, and are sharing screenshots and videos of their discoveries on social media.

So far, finds include a beta build of Left 4 Dead 2, files that seem linked to cancelled game Half-Life 2: Episode Three, content cut from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, data concerning cancelled Portal prequel F-Stop, and unreleased but playable versions of Portal 2, including dialogue, plotlines, and other features that didn't make it into the final game.

Mashable has reached out to Valve for comment.

Significantly, Valve isn't the only game developer that appears to have been swept up in the Steam2 Content Server Dump. Steam hosts both Valve's own games and those made by other developers, having become one of the most popular digital distribution platforms for PC games. As such, other developers' games which launched on Steam before 2013 have reportedly been included in the leak as well. 

Fans have reportedly identified files or even early versions of games such as Grand Theft Auto V, Sid Meier's Civilization V, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Dragon Age: Origins, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, Mafia II, Spec Ops: The Line, and Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II. Basically, if a game was on Steam in 2013 or earlier, it was likely included in the leak. According to SteamDB, Steam hosted 2122 games by 2013. 

Much more information will undoubtedly be uncovered as people continue to trawl through the data. Even so, it will likely take some time. In 2024, approximately 1 terabyte of data was leaked from Nintendo's servers in an incident dubbed the "Teraleak," followed by a second release a year later. Though the Teraleak was significantly smaller than Valve's breach, fans have continued to glean new information from it even up until last month.

NASA's new Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is headed to its frigid space outpost, where it is expected to gather unprecedented data on some of the universe's biggest mysteries.  

Over the next few months, mission controllers will guide it out into deep space, deploy its hardware, test every system, and tune its vision before it begins major infrared observations of the cosmos.

Following a successful launch on Sunday, Aug. 30, Roman is now flying to a point about 1 million miles from Earth, similar to where the James Webb Space Telescope operates. It will spend roughly three months checking out its systems and instruments before NASA releases its first images in early 2027.

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SEE ALSO: NASA's Roman telescope is built to find what Hubble and Webb miss First hours after launch

Right after Roman separated from its SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, several maneuvers happened quickly:

• The spacecraft turned so its solar panels faced the sun to give it power.

• Mission teams on the ground switched on and checked basic systems, like power and communications.

• Near the end of the first day, Roman fired its engines to fine-tune its trajectory toward its final destination in space.

That location is called the second sun‑Earth Lagrange point, or L2. It's a spot in space where the gravity of the sun and Earth, plus Roman's motion, allows the telescope to maintain a steady position as it orbits the sun.

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100‑day trip to deep space

Roman's cruise to get to L2 takes about 100 days. During that time, controllers do more than just wait for the spacecraft's arrival:

• They unfold side panels and a sunshield, which help protect the telescope from heat and light.

• They deploy a large antenna that Roman will use to transmit scientific data back to Earth.

• They test the spacecraft's systems one by one — power, steering, data handling, and engines — to make sure everything works in space as it did in the lab.

"We look at it all with a fine-tooth comb," said Jeremy Perkins, Roman's integration and test scientist. "The people that built and tested and delivered Roman are the same folks that are going to make sure it's working as we expect it to on orbit."

As Roman travels farther from Earth, it passes beyond the moon's orbit and settles into a looping path around the L2 point.

Under the hood, Roman is about the size of a tour bus and as heavy as a male killer whale. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center infographic Opening the telescope and turning on the cameras

On the way out and near L2, the team starts to wake up the science gear:

• They open a protective cover so the telescope can see the sky.

• They power on the Wide Field Instrument, Roman's main camera, which takes sharp, panoramic pictures in infrared light.

• They turn on the Coronagraph Instrument, a special device that tries to block starlight inside the telescope so it can spot nearby faint planets.

At this stage, Roman takes test images. Engineers use these early pictures to check focus, sharpness, and pointing. If the team chooses, they may release some of these images publicly on NASA's mission blog.  

Three‑month checkout and tweaking

Fortunately, the team doesn't have to wait for Roman to arrive at L2 before it begins commissioning, that three‑month checkout period. That work can overlap with the journey, said Julie McEnery, Roman's senior project scientist.

"We can start our science operations before we've actually inserted into our orbit," she said. "You can expect 'first light' sometime before the beginning of next year."

The three-month commissioning phase will overlap with the spacecraft's flight to the second sun-Earth Lagrange point, or L2. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center infographic

During this time, teams will:

• Measure how sharp stars look, then adjust the telescope to bring them into the best focus possible.

• Repeat test observations to see if the telescope behaves the same way each time.

• Check how dark and stable the telescope is, which is crucial for spotting the heat of very faint galaxies and tiny changes in starlight.

• Practice sending and receiving large amounts of data, building up to about 1.4 terabytes of science data per day — far more than Hubble ever sent.

Scientists also run small "practice surveys" on limited areas of sky. These rehearsals make sure Roman and its software can handle the full‑size surveys planned for the main five-year mission.

"We're using this early time, this commissioning time, to shake out all the techniques, to find the gotchas, find the bugs, and basically do the early calibrations we need to do so that we're ready when the torrent of data starts," Perkins said. 

First images and the start of the mission

Once Roman passes its early tests and calibrations, NASA plans to release the first glamor shots in January 2027. These pictures will highlight what Roman does best, such as:

The Roman Space Telescope will orbit the sun 1 million miles away from Earth so that the planet's atmosphere doesn't obscure the view. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center infographic

• Wide views packed with distant galaxies will help map how matter is distributed across the universe.

• Dense fields of stars near the center of the Milky Way, where Roman will later search for brief brightening events that reveal hidden planets.

After the checkout phase, Roman moves into its five‑year primary mission, rotating through three main tasks:

1. Mapping more than a billion galaxies to study dark matter and dark energy.

2. Watching the same patches of sky over and over to catch changing events like exploding stars.

3. Staring toward the crowded center of our galaxy to find planets, including free‑floating "rogue" worlds that don't orbit a star.

Roman carries enough fuel for at least those first five years. Engineers also built it so a future mission could refuel it in space, which could keep the telescope working well beyond its original lifetime if that technology becomes available.

When new technology emerges, pornography soon follows. From VHS tapes to VR, the adult industry has long been an early adopter of innovative ways to watch and get off.

But now, viewers are turning to a format once thought obsolete: DVDs. 

"In our retail locations in South Dakota, we went up probably 20, 22 percent this year over the last year on DVD sales," said David Eliason, owner of three adult stores in the state: Dick & Jane's Naughty Spot, which has locations in Sturgis and Rapid City, and Bonnie & Clyde's Adult Supercenter in Rapid City. "There's really no other explanation other than [that] South Dakota passed an age verification bill."

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Eliason told Mashable that other stores had previously started eliminating DVD sales altogether due to the availability of free and paid streaming content. But this might be changing with the surge of age-verification laws, which typically require personal data, be it credit card information, an ID upload, and/or a face scan, to view explicit content (or simply content deemed "harmful to minors" or otherwise restricted to adults). 

Age verification laws have taken effect in half of U.S. states and countries like the UK, France, and Italy. Similar technology is used to enforce social media bans for children, such as the one in Australia. (Other markets have announced similar social media bans, like the EU and UK.)

Many people do not comply, such as by using virtual private networks (VPNs) to mask their real location. Others are going back to physical media.

Rejecting streaming, embracing DVD

"We've seen a bump in DVD orders from the states that are enforcing online AV laws," Lewis Adams, director of sales at Pulse Distribution, told Mashable over email. Pulse Distribution is a domestic and international distributor for porn films in home video, broadcast, internet, and wireless platforms. It handles 90 percent of adult studios, including the well-known Brazzers and Reality Kings, according to Adams. 

Pulse sells to wholesalers, who in turn sell to retail stores and the general public. Since Pulse doesn't sell directly to consumers, its operation hasn't changed due to laws, but Adams said he's seen how DVD sales are shifting in the industry. The biggest impact of the laws has been an increase in DVD sales where they're enforced, such as in Tennessee, Texas, and Florida. 

"We all know that everything you watch online is tracked," he told Mashable. While he doesn't think this will lead to a full-blown revival of DVDs, he believes DVD sales will continue for a long time. 

"I've been hearing consumers threaten to return to physical media since the laws first started passing, and it's interesting to hear retailers clock it in the sales data," Mike Stabile, director of public policy at adult industry trade organization, the Free Speech Coalition, told Mashable over email. 

"It's hard to express what a monumental failure these online age-verification laws have been," Stabile continued. "There has been almost no consumer compliance. People have shifted to foreign sites and pirate sites, they're trading porn on Discord and Telegram, they're using VPNs."

VPN use in the UK increased twofold after the enactment of the Online Safety Act, the UK's age-verification law. A recent report from the UK's communications regulator, Ofcom, stated that many porn sites don't have age checks a year into enforcement, and minors are able to find them via search.

Initial studies from 2025 showed that age verification doesn't work to keep minors off these sites. A June 2026 working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research also found that viewers visit noncompliant sites or circumvent the laws using VPNs. The paper found that time spent on adult sites fell by around 10 percent. 

"I'm pretty excited about it, actually, because what we watch is none of the government's business."

On the resurgence of physical media, sexuality specialist and AVN contributing editor Kim Airs said, "I'm pretty excited about it, actually, because what we watch is none of the government's business." Airs is a former adult store owner and has been in the adult industry for 32 years.

Adams also mentioned the importance of privacy and anonymity for a large population. "There is something to be said for the person who wants to walk into a store, pay cash for a DVD, and watch it whenever they want, and it's no business of anyone else," he said. "I support that person."

A better solution?

Airs doesn't think OnlyFans creators will suddenly start selling DVDs. (The platform requires a credit or debit card, which is a kind of age verification because you must be 18 and over to obtain one.) 

Still, she said, "I'm actually excited because DVDs aren't dead" — though not for the reason why.

"I've lived long enough to know the Meese Commission," she said, referring to a task force that investigated the porn industry during the Reagan administration, helmed by then-attorney general Edwin Meese. The nearly 2,000-page Meese Report, released by the Meese Commission in 1986, concluded that porn was a net negative for society (despite little empirical evidence) and led to a judicial crackdown on the industry throughout the rest of Reagan's presidency. 

"I won't say [it] wrecked our industry, but it impacted our industry significantly," Airs continued. "I kind of fear a lot of that coming back because of these restrictions, and [these laws are] so haphazard, and it's not only haphazard in the U.S., it's hitting globally."

And those within the adult industry have long-discussed a different solution: Device-level filters. This can look like an operating system (say, iOS or Android) requesting a birthday when onboarding a user onto a device, and that device creating an age-bracket signal. If the user is a minor, the device can block inappropriate apps or web content.

Free speech experts have long advocated for device-level filters as the least intrusive way to ensure someone is of age. And companies have begun advocating for this, as well. Pornhub has sent letters to Google, Apple, and Microsoft, as well as U.S. lawmakers, urging them to either implement these types of filters or require operating systems to do so.

"No one wants to scan their face to masturbate."

"There's no reason that those devices couldn't very easily send out a signal that says, 'Hey, this phone belongs to somebody who's of proper age,' and allow that person to continue on to whatever content they so choose," Eliason said. "And if they're underage, it would stop them from going to such content."

But as the current age-verification laws stand, people will try and be able to evade them. The return to DVD is yet another way in which consumers are evading the law, Stabile said. "No one wants to scan their face to masturbate."

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Soccer fans all over the world are excited for the new domestic seasons. That includes a new Serie A season in Italy, which kicked off last week and has already seen fixtures from top Italian sides including Napoli and Roma. Today's fixtures include Atalanta vs. Bologna.

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