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SAVE $100: As of Oct. 17, the Nothing Phone (3) is on sale for only $699 as a Lightning Deal at Amazon. That's 13% off its list price and its biggest discount to date.

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If you're in the market for a new phone and want something a bit different than the usual suspects, the Nothing Phone (3) is the quirky handset you've been searching for. And as of Oct. 17, it's down to its best price ever.

Usually $799 for the base model, you can pick up an unlocked Nothing Phone (3) with 256GB of storage for just $699 at Amazon. That's 13% off the list price and its biggest discount on record since its July debut. As a Lightning Deal, the discount will disappear once all units have been claimed or the deal timer runs out — whichever comes first. So if you want to secure the best price, we suggest adding it to your cart ASAP.

The UK-based tech startup Nothing is known for its eccentric products that deliver flagship-like experiences at relatively affordable prices. And the Nothing Phone (3) is no exception. Its unconventional design features three misaligned camera lenses on the back with a glyph interface that uses a pixel-based circular window to do things like tell the time, operate a stopwatch, or even play games with you.

Its specs are solid for a phone at this price: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 12GB RAM, 50MP cameras, 15-hour battery life. It's not going to blow you away by its performance, but it will offer something iPhone and Samsung don't: a fun, unique user experience that's unlike anything else. Our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) tested out the Nothing Phone (3) and called it "the company's best yet, thanks to its beautiful screen, strong performance, capable cameras, and standout design."

A U.S. government entity is pleading with customers to stop using certain NordicTrack home rowing machines. The recall affects about 44,800 rowing machines, the vast majority of which were sold to U.S. customers.

The Consumer Protection Safety Commission (or CPSC) issued a recall statement this week alerting consumers to a fire hazard caused by some iFit home workout equipment from NordicTrack. According to the CPSC, the specific machines in question are black, grey, and white, and have "NordicTrack" written in black on the front part of the device. On the back, you should see "RW900" written in white.

The screen console on these machines may overheat and ignite, potentially causing personal injury or property damage.

"There have been eight reported incidents including two reports of fire, six reports of smoking or melting, and at least $6,000 in property damage. No injuries have been reported," the CPSC statement reads.

SEE ALSO: Anker adds 5 more power banks to its recall list

If you want to get more specific, here are the model numbers of each unit that has been identified as a hazard. You can find the model number on a decal on the lower portion of the machine:

• NTRW19147.0

• NTRW19147.1

• NTRW19147.2

• NTRW19147.3

If you own one of these machines, the CPSC says to immediately unplug and stop using it. You should also call iFIT (which makes the screens for NordicTrack) and ask for an authorized technician to come and replace the screen module for you.

Be safe out there, folks. Your workout isn't worth burning down the house.

SAVE $100: As of Oct. 17, get the Bose Ultra Open earbuds for just $199, bringing them under $200. Shop Bose's open earbuds for $100 off and 33% savings at Amazon.

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The earbud dichotomy used to be wired and wireless, then things leveled up with the addition of active noise cancellation. Now the earbud field is crowded with sleep earbuds and now, open earbuds. The latter, offers transparent sound, ideal for those exercising outdoors or anyone wanting to be more aware of their surroundings. And Bose makes one of our favorite pairs.

As of Oct. 17, the Bose Ultra Open earbuds are down to $199. That's their lowest price ever, knocking $100 off its MSRP and saving you 33%.

The Bose Ultra Open earbuds clip onto ears like an ear cuff, and despite their transparent audio, they still deliver clear, rich sound. When we tested the Bose Ultra Open, we rated them our pick for best upgrade pick among open earbuds, as their $299 price tag was just a little steep. Luckily, the Bose Ultra Open just hit their lowest price ever.

Shop the Bose Ultra Open earbuds for $199 at Amazon and save $100.

For too long, playing Santa for the holidays has been man's work. But that stops with My Secret Santa. Alexandra Breckenridge plays the jolly gift-giver in red in this daffy Netflix romantic comedy whose trailer begins by channeling Mrs. Doubtfire.

Yes, in that much-loved Robin Williams movie, a father of three sought to get closer to his kids — and pay his bills — by masquerading as a warm and British nanny named Euphegenia Doubtfire. In My Secret Santa, screenwriters Carley Smale and Ron Oliver gender-bend this premise with a Christmas-y twist for some fresh fun.

When a single mom (Breckenridge) needs some extra work to get her teen daughter the gift she wants most, there's only one solution: becoming a Santa for a luxury ski resort. With the help of prosthetic make-up, a white wig and matching beard, and a seasonal make-over, she's ready to brave the crowds of kids and parents to make her holiday wish come true. But what she couldn't have predicted is a handsome bachelor catching her eye, and complicating this unusual double life.

From Mike Rohl, director of The Princess Switch trilogy, My Secret Santa is sure to delight fans of holiday rom-coms — especially those who loved Mrs. Doubtfire and even the flirting in Disney's Mulan. Ryan Eggold, Tia Mowry, Madison MacIsaac, and Diana Maria Riva co-star in this nutty offering, coming soon.

My Secret Santa debuts on Netflix on Dec. 3.

SAVE $249: As of Oct. 17, the 13-inch Apple iPad Air (M3, 512GB, WiFi + Cellular) is on sale for just $999.68 in the starlight colorway at Amazon. That's 20% off its list price and the lowest price on record for this model.

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The M3 iPad Air — one of our favorite tablets of 2025 — saw some impressive discounts earlier this month for Prime Big Deal Days. But most of those record-lows were on the WiFi-only models. If you were hoping to score the M3 iPad Air with WiFi and cellular connectivity, as well as beefed up storage, your patience has been rewarded with a new price drop.

As of Oct. 17, you can get the 13-inch Apple iPad Air in starlight with the M3 chip, 512GB of storage, and WiFi and cellular connectivity for only $999.68. Not only is that 20% savings and the first time it's dipped below $1,000, but it's the lowest price on record. That's also cheaper than the list price of the 256GB configuration.

Besides an upgrade in processing power from the M2 to the M3 chip, the 2025 iPad Air has a boosted battery life (over 14 hours), a more advanced Magic Keyboard (optional add-on), and pass-through charging. While it's not a major upgrade from the previous generation, that's not necessarily a bad thing. We loved the M2 Air as well.

While the M4 iPad Pro (and undoubtedly the new M5 iPad Pro) is also great, it's a bit overkill for the majority of folks. The M3 Air hits the sweet spot for streaming, reading, creative projects, work, and more. We think it's the best iPad choice for most people, especially now that you can pick up one with boosted storage and cellular connectivity for under $1,000.

Meta has unveiled its plan to address teen use of its AI characters: More content guardrails and expanded parental oversight.

In addition to new moderation controls designed to reflect PG-13 movie ratings, announced earlier this week, parents will be able to access summaries of teen chat use, limit their children to specific AI avatars, or block their child from interacting with AI companions completely.

Teen Accounts will still be allowed to interact with Meta's AI assistant if they are blocked from conversing with AI avatars, the company noted.

SEE ALSO: Instagram Teen Accounts: Is it just PR?

In August, Meta announced a temporary lockdown on its AI avatars after an investigation by Reuters found that the company's chatbots were able to engage young users in "romantic or sensual" conversations, impersonate celebrities in flirtatious exchanges, and generate sexually suggestive images. At the time, Meta spokesperson Stephanie Otway told TechCrunch the products were being trained not to engage in conversations about self-harm, suicide, disordered eating, or potentially inappropriate romantic conversations. Meta formalized the guardrails a month later, drawing a line between allowing a subject to discuss a subject — such as abuse or intimacy between fictional characters — and the chatbot's ability to "describe, enable, or encourage it."

OpenAI announced similar controls for ChatGPT that same month, with additional limits on the bot's voice chat, chat memory, and image generation. Both approaches to teen AI oversight require young users to sign up for supervised accounts and parents to proactively monitor their children's chat use.

"We believe AI can complement traditional learning methods and exploration in a way that feels supportive, all with the proper age-appropriate guardrails in place," the company wrote in a blog post. "We recognize parents already have a lot on their plates when it comes to navigating the internet safely with their teens, and we’re committed to providing them with helpful tools and resources that make things simpler for them, especially as they think about new technology like AI."

The new AI companion controls won't be available to supervising accounts until early next year, and will roll out exclusively to Instagram accounts in the U.S., UK, Canada, and Australia before expanding to other countries and Meta platforms.

SAVE 39%: As of Oct. 17, you can get the Roborock Qrevo S5V robot vacuum and mop for $549.99, down from $899.99, at Amazon. That's a 39% discount and $350 in savings.

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As the proud (and tired) owner of two beagles, my floors are in a constant state of chaos. Between the shedding, the muddy paw prints, and whatever treasures they decide to drag in from our walks, keeping things clean is a full-time job. A robot vacuum and mop combo has always been on my wishlist, and this deal on the Qewvo S5V might be the thing that finally gets me to commit.

SEE ALSO: What's the best robot vacuum and mop combo? After testing at home, I have 5 picks that actually scrub.

As of Oct. 17, you can get the Roborock Qrevo S5V robot vacuum and mop for $549.99, down from $899.99, at Amazon. That's a 39% discount and $350 in savings. While this isn't a new deal (we saw it at this price around mid-September), it's still a really solid price if you're looking for a high-end robot vacuum that can actually mop, not just drag a wet cloth around.

The Qrevo S5V has dual spinning mop pads that mimic hand-mopping and features a little extendable arm (the FlexiArm) to get right into corners and along edges — places most robot mops miss. Plus, it lifts its mops 10mm when it detects carpet, so you don't end up with soggy rugs.

For vacuuming, you'll get 12,000Pa suction and a zero-tangle brush system that's certified to handle pet hair (without clogging). And the all-in-one dock is truly hands-off: it empties the dustbin, washes and dries the mops, and refills the water tank automatically.

SAVE $90: As of Oct. 17, shop the Jackery Explorer 300 portable power station for just $169. That's the power station's lowest price ever, saving you $90 for 35% off.

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Even if the colder months are slowing down your outdoor adventures, it doesn't mean you're not thinking about the next trip. In fact, fall and winter is a great time to take stock of your equipment and upgrade where needed. If you find yourself in need of a new power station, let us point you in the direction of the Jackery Explorer 300.

Right now, the Jackery Explorer 300 power station is down to $169. According to Camelcamelcamel, that beats its previous low price of $189. This deal saves you $90 off its $259 MSRP, bringing it to 35% off. But what's so special about the Jackery?

This portable power station is truly portable, weighing just seven pounds and measuring nine inches long and seven inches tall. It has 300 watts of power and can recharge to 80% in just two hours. For outlets it includes two AC outlets, one PD 60W USB-C port, one fast-charge 3.0 port, one USB-A port, and 1 DC car port. All of those ports and the power it stores can charge up to six devices. Not to mention you can recharge the power station with solar.

Shop the Jackery Explorer 300 power station now for just $169 at Amazon.

SAVE $100: As of Oct. 17, get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $329, down from their usual price of $429. That's a discount of 23% and the lowest price we've seen.

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Ready to grab a new pair of headphones? There are tons of options out there, but in our opinion, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra cans are some of the best, especially from Bose. They're on sale now for an excellent price, and it would be a good idea to lock in a pair before they go back up.

As of Oct. 17, get the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for $329, down from their usual price of $429. That's $100 off and a discount of 23%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.

SEE ALSO: We tested the best headphones and earbuds for working out

These headphones come with thick, plush ear cups, a comfortable band that doesn' dig into your head, and some of the best noise cancellation you'll find in a pair of over-the-ear headphones. They also support Bose Immersive Audio, which is spatial audio support that makes you feel like you're right in the middle of your favorite song. There's also CustomTune tech, which can calibrate sound to fit your ears specifically.

In terms of noise-cancelling, they support three modes: Quiet, Aware, and Immersion, so you can choose how much of the real world you want to let in while you're listening: a little, or a lot. Plus, the built-in mic sounds great while making calls in addition to the audio from taking them. And with a 15-minute charge topping you up to 2.5 hours of playtime, you can listen to your heart's content before having any interruptions.

If you're ready for a comfortable and practical pair of headphones, take the plunge with this Bose model. It's a decision you'll be glad you made.

Izzy Roland's independent film D(e)ad is truly a family affair.

An actor and comedian known for her work with Dropout and The Sex Lives of College Girls, Roland wrote D(e)ad based on an idea from her mother, Claudia Lonow. Lonow, who starred in Knots Landing and was the showrunner for projects like Showtime's Rude Awakening, went on to direct the film. The mother-daughter pair also stars alongside Roland's grandparents and Lonow's parents, Mark Lonow and JoAnne Astrow; Roland's stepfather and Lonow's husband, Jonathan Schmock; and Roland's husband, Brennan Lee Mulligan.

SEE ALSO: 'Good Boy's dog, Indy, and filmmakers play Choose Your Squad

The family focus behind the camera extends to the actual plot of D(e)ad. Roland plays Tillie, a young woman working through a complicated relationship with her father, Daniel (Craig Bierko). When Daniel passes away unexpectedly, his ghost pops up in the mirrors of everyone in his family. Everyone, that is, except for Tillie. What follows is a charming portrait of a dysfunctional family, and the many different ways in which its members work through the grief that literally haunts them.

In a Say More interview with Mashable Entertainment Reporter Belen Edwards, Roland delved into the process of making D(e)ad alongside her mother, starting with Lonow giving her the idea in the first place.

"This was originally an idea for a TV show that was about this mother character whose husband dies, and then she's haunted by him — just her — in the mirrors. She called it My Crappy Soulmate," Roland explained. "I thought that idea was really cool, and thankfully we have a relationship and she was working on something else where she was able to be like, 'Yeah, sure, write it.'"

As for actually making a film alongside her family and close friends, Roland described the experience as completely rewarding — and not far off from her usual creative process.

"I am friends with the most talented people in the entire world, thankfully, so that is a place that I feel pretty comfortable," Roland said. "It's not without its complications, but it's definitely somewhere that I like to be."

Watch our full Say More video to learn more about Roland's experience writing and filming D(e)ad, why she decided to go the independent film route, and what Real Housewives taglines each of D(e)ad's characters would have.

You can find a list of upcoming D(e)ad screenings on the film's website, where you can also request a screening near you.

D(e)ad will also play at the Lower Manhattan and Downtown Los Angeles Alamo Drafthouse locations from Nov. 14 to Nov. 20.