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TL;DR: Officially shipping across Europe and available in the U.S. for $99.99, the 8BitDo Ultimate 3 Lavender Dusk brings top-tier competitive features to Xbox, PC, and mobile. Packed with drift-free TMR joysticks and an eye-catching Rococo-inspired pastel shell, it blends high-end performance with a surprisingly gentle aesthetic.

Opens in a new window Credit: 8BitDo 8BitDo Ultimate 3 Lavender Dusk $99.99 at Amazon
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It's not every day a high-performance gaming controller gets described as "gentle, calm, and romantic," but 8BitDo somehow pulled it off.

Distributed across European territories courtesy of Game Outlet Europe and available direct-to-consumer in the U.S., the new 8BitDo Ultimate 3 Lavender Dusk special edition trades the hyper-aggressive, stealth-bomber look of typical pro pads for a soft, Rococo-inspired pastel scheme in natural lavender tones.

While the exterior looks soft and gentle, the internals are built purely for competitive play. At the center of the hardware upgrade are new Tunnel Magnetoresistance (TMR) joysticks. Unlike standard analog sticks that wear down and drift over time, these use magnetic sensors to guarantee long-term durability and pinpoint sensitivity.

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Even better, 8BitDo built physical "Force Rings" right around the base of the thumbsticks. Want tighter resistance for precise sniping in shooters? Dial the ring to increase tension. Need loose, lightning-fast flicks for racing or action games? Spin it back down.

The Hall Effect impulse triggers use contactless magnetic sensors with two-stage physical stops, allowing you to instantly convert them into hair-triggers for shooters. To expand your control options, 8BitDo paired the two remappable rear paddle buttons with extra high-speed L4 and R4 bumpers right beside the standard shoulder triggers.

PC gamers get a few exclusive perks, including 6-axis motion controls (gyro aiming) under 2.4GHz mode and an ultra-responsive 1,000Hz polling rate when plugged in via USB-C. For audio, a standard 3.5mm jack sits at the base for plugging in your wired headset.

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The included zero-contact wireless charging dock keeps your setup clean, automatically powering down and charging the controller when docked, then waking it back up the second you lift it. You also get tri-mode connectivity to jump seamlessly between Xbox consoles, Windows PC, and mobile via low-latency 2.4GHz wireless, USB-C wired (supporting up to a 1,000Hz polling rate on PC), or Bluetooth.

Ready to trade boring black-and-green hardware for soft pastel perfection? Grab the 8BitDo Ultimate 3 Lavender Dusk before this special edition sells out.

TL;DR: Birdfy just launched its official app on the Roku Channel Store, becoming the first smart birding brand to stream directly to TV screens. If you own a Birdfy camera feeder and a TV running Roku OS 15.1 or higher, you can now livestream your feeder, search clips by species, and cast footage to family members anywhere in the world.

Watching wild birds fight over sunflower seeds on a tiny phone screen is great, but watching it in full HD on your 65-inch TV hits different. Birdfy, the smart tech brand behind popular AI-powered bird feeders, baths, and birdhouses, just released its official app on the Roku Channel Store.

It marks the first time a smart birding ecosystem has built a dedicated app for a major TV streaming platform. If your TV or streaming stick runs Roku OS 15.1 or higher, you can pull up your backyard feeder live, watch motion-triggered highlight clips, or explore community sightings from 2.4 million users around the globe without leaving the couch.

The TV app connects directly to Birdfy’s motion-activated cameras and AI recognition engine, which identifies over 99% of North American backyard species. Instead of checking phone notifications, the Roku app organizes your saved footage into a full-screen grid sorted by time and bird species. Want to see every Blue Jay or Red-bellied Woodpecker that stopped by your yard this week? You can filter and extract those clips instantly.

SEE ALSO: What's new to streaming this week? (Sept. 25, 2026)

The app also adds a clever way to keep family members connected from afar. With a simple "TV Cast Code" generated in the mobile app, you can share your favorite feeder moments with friends or family who live miles away, streaming your backyard clips directly to their Roku TV.

You can download the Birdfy app for free right now on the Roku Channel Store. It works on any Roku TV, streaming stick, or box running Roku OS 15.1 or newer.

TL;DR: Birdfy just launched its official app on the Roku Channel Store, becoming the first smart birding brand to stream directly to TV screens. If you own a Birdfy camera feeder and a TV running Roku OS 15.1 or higher, you can now livestream your feeder, search clips by species, and cast footage to family members anywhere in the world.

Watching wild birds fight over sunflower seeds on a tiny phone screen is great, but watching it in full HD on your 65-inch TV hits different. Birdfy, the smart tech brand behind popular AI-powered bird feeders, baths, and birdhouses, just released its official app on the Roku Channel Store.

It marks the first time a smart birding ecosystem has built a dedicated app for a major TV streaming platform. If your TV or streaming stick runs Roku OS 15.1 or higher, you can pull up your backyard feeder live, watch motion-triggered highlight clips, or explore community sightings from 2.4 million users around the globe without leaving the couch.

The TV app connects directly to Birdfy’s motion-activated cameras and AI recognition engine, which identifies over 99% of North American backyard species. Instead of checking phone notifications, the Roku app organizes your saved footage into a full-screen grid sorted by time and bird species. Want to see every Blue Jay or Red-bellied Woodpecker that stopped by your yard this week? You can filter and extract those clips instantly.

SEE ALSO: What's new to streaming this week? (Sept. 25, 2026)

The app also adds a clever way to keep family members connected from afar. With a simple "TV Cast Code" generated in the mobile app, you can share your favorite feeder moments with friends or family who live miles away, streaming your backyard clips directly to their Roku TV.

You can download the Birdfy app for free right now on the Roku Channel Store. It works on any Roku TV, streaming stick, or box running Roku OS 15.1 or newer.

TL;DR: As of Sept. 22, the Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is available for $89.99 at Amazon. That's well under market price.

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For Pokémon fans, there are few greater pleasures than finding product at way below market price. And that's exactly what you'll get with Amazon's current price on the Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box.

As of Sept. 22, the Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is available on Amazon for just $89.99. According to the market price listing at TCG Player, that's a total saving of $88.64 vs. the current market price of $178.63.

The catch is that you can't just rock up on Amazon and buy one. It's so in-demand that Amazon requires potential buyers to click the "request invite" button, which puts you in a random ballot to actually purchase one.

SEE ALSO: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Sylveon ex Tin is under market price at Walmart — buy for under $60 while stocks last

If you're randomly selected, you’ll get an email to let you know that you’re eligible to buy Pokémon’s 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box. The email will contain a purchase link that will be valid for 72 hours. But don't wait around — at this price, there's no guarantee that this Elite Trainer Box will still be in stock.

If your invitation request isn't selected, Amazon will keep it on file, and you may receive an invitation after restocks. 

The Elite Trainer Box includes nine Pokémon 30th Celebration booster packs, a full-art foil Nidorina promo, 16 foil Basic Energy cards, 65 sleeves, dice, a coin, dividers, a player’s guide, and a Pokémon TCG Live code. 

Don't miss the chance to grab the Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box at $89.99 — almost half of the current market price.

TL;DR: Physical preorders for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake are already $10 off at Amazon. Preorder for $59.88 and get a pre-order price guarantee.

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We're edging closer and closer to the Nintendo Switch 2 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The official release date is Nov. 5, but Zelda fans are already buzzing thanks to the first-look gameplay footage.

Preorders for both the digital and physical copies are already available at Amazon. The digital version costs $59.99, while the physical edition was initially priced at $69.99 but has been reduced to $59.88 — great news for those of us who prefer to have the actual game in our hands.

There's another good reason to order from Amazon, as the retailed is offering a pre-order price guarantee. That means if the pre-order changes between now and when you're charged, you'll pay the lowest price point between when you order and when you receive the game.

If you're a serious Zelda fan, it's worth getting that preorder in soon.

Nintendo has revealed that the first print run of the physical edition will come with "special packaging that features textured foil cover art." That's one for the collectors, who will also love the Legend of Zelda-themed hardware coming this fall to mark the franchise's 40th anniversary. That will include a special-edition Switch 2 console, a Pro Controller, and a carrying case, all out Oct. 29.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping experts

• Apple iPhone 18 Pro — free at T-Mobile 

• Paramount+ — $0.99 for 2 months with code p2mcs26prem

• Apple AirPods Pro 3 — $199 $249 (save $50)

• Apple iPad Pro — $1,899 $2,099 (save $200)

• TCL 85-Inch Class QM8L Series TV — $2,497.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,502)

TL;DR: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on Sept. 23-26. Gotta Get 'Em All, hosted by Indie Author Collective, is a series book blast with 100+ free titles on offer.

Where have all the Stuff Your Kindle Days gone? That's what we've been shouting into the abyss over the last few weeks.

It wasn't so long ago that we couldn't go a week without a free book giveaway, but the schedule seriously dried up over the summer. Fortunately, Stuff Your Kindle is back to boost your TBR pile ahead of fall and winter.

Gotta Get 'Em All, hosted by Indie Author Collective, is offering free books until Sept. 26. Everything you download is yours to keep forever, so you can get greedy and really stock up without a care in the world. That's what these popular events are all about.

SEE ALSO: T-Mobile is giving away the 2026 Motorola Razr for free — how to qualify

Looking to make the most of the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day? We've lined up everything you need to know about this popular event.

When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?

Gotta Get 'Em All takes place from Sept. 23-26. This four-day giveaway gives you plenty of time to assess your options and stock up ahead of the winter months.

Which books are free?

Gotta Get 'Em All is a series book blast, offering (you guessed it) books in a series. There's a helpful hub page with filters for price (free or 99 cents), platform (Kindle or Kobo), representation, and genre. With the help of these filters, you can find exactly what you want to read.

Is Stuff Your Kindle Day the same as Amazon Kindle Unlimited?

Everything you download on Stuff Your Kindle Day is yours to keep forever, and there's no limit on the number of books you can download. Stuff Your Kindle Day downloads don't count towards the 20 books that Amazon Kindle Unlimited subscribers can borrow at the same time.

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These popular e-readers let you take your entire library on the go. With weeks of battery life and an anti-glare display, you can read anywhere and anytime with the Kindle. Plus, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free with your purchase for a limited time.

TL;DR: Dunkin' is giving away 1 million free drinks on Sept. 24. The promo code will drop at some point during the day, so keep this page bookmarked for an update.

Dunkin' is giving away 1 million free drinks, again. That seems like an absolutely wild promotion, but Dunkin' actually does this kind of thing fairly regularly. That doesn't make it any less exciting, and the process of claiming remains the same.

Dunkin' doesn't release specifics on what's actually included in the giveaway until the promo code goes live. That code is expected to drop sometime on Sept. 24, after which point everyone will rush to claim one of the free drinks. We'll be keeping a keen eye on all the usual channels to bring you that code as soon as it goes live. These freebies go quickly, so you need to be ready.

SEE ALSO: Starbucks just dropped a Snoopy cup for fall, and yes, I'm taking the bait

Once the code goes live, you'll need to enter it in the "Offers & Rewards" section of your app. Yes, that does mean you need to be a Dunkin' Rewards member, but it's free to sign up, and this type of giveaway comes around pretty often. It's worth the hassle.

October Prime Day headphones deals are starting to trickle in, but with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale still about two weeks away, most of the headphones deals I want to see remain unrealized.

I'm not exactly shocked — all but one of the headphones and earbuds on this list were released in the past couple of months (with two still in their preorder phases). Though some have seen some small early discounts, I hope brands take advantage of October Prime Day to ring in the first significant markdowns.

SEE ALSO: Amazon announces dates for Prime Big Deal Days, its 48-hour 'October Prime Day' sale

As a professional headphones tester, I've watched prices rise on flagship models rise over the past couple of years. I've also had the experience of testing plenty of mid-range and budget models firsthand, so I've seen the gap between cheaper and more expensive models become more narrow. With that in mind, I chose models with a mix of price points — not just the most expensive — that I could see presenting the best value deals. Whether you're looking for open earbuds, noise-cancelling headphones, or sleep earbuds, these are the five headphones and earbuds (in no particular order) I want to see on sale for Prime Big Deal Days.

Bose QuietComfort headphones (2nd gen) Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort headphones (2nd gen) $359 at Amazon
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The latest generation of Bose QuietComfort headphones are some of the best headphones I've tested in recent memory, earning a Mashable Choice Award. With the addition of Immersive Audio, these headphones are even more similar in functionality to the $449 second generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones, for nearly $100 less. The comfort, noise cancellation, and sound quality are nearly on par with the more expensive headphones, while I find the profile of the ear cups and overall look to be more in line with my personal taste. If they go on sale for $329 or even $299, down from their $359 list price, they'd easily be a top pick deal of October Prime Day — especially because a price drop would mark their first sale. On sale, they'd also be a much better competitor to Sony's new mid-range headphones. Speaking of...

SEE ALSO: We tested every pair of Bose headphones and earbuds. We found 5 we love, and 1 to buy on sale. Sony WH-1000XM4C Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM4C $299.99 at Amazon
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The Sony 1000XM4C headphones are still only available through preorder, with an official launch going live on Sept. 26. At $299.99, they're already a good deal cheaper than the $459 Sony XM6 headphones, but with many of the same benefits, including a comfortable wear time, the Sony companion app, robust sound quality, and solid active noise cancellation. While they won't quite reach the same standards as Sony's flagship headphones, they're a great option for anyone looking for a similar but significantly cheaper choice. Even a small markdown could mean an even bigger price discrepancy between the two, making them an even better value.

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Another preorder phase pick: the Bose Ultra Open (2nd gen) earbuds. Bose doesn't always mark down their entire product line for shopping holidays, so with the official launch date of Oct. 1 coming just five days before October Prime Day, I'm not holding my breath. That said, I am trying to manifest, especially as the first-generation open earbuds from the brand helped kick off the open earbuds craze, thanks to their bold design and impressive sound, which offers some of the best quality you can find on open earbuds.

SEE ALSO: Comparing the Sony LinkBuds Clip to Bose Ultra Open Earbuds: Which open earbud is for you? Apple AirPods 5 Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods 5 without Wireless Charging Case $129 at Amazon
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In the past, the $129 Apple AirPods have dropped down to $99 for shopping holidays. If the trend holds this time around, it'd be the first time noise-cancelling earbuds from Apple reach a sub-$100 price point, so obviously I'm hoping to see the entry-level AirPods 5 go on sale. While already a solid value at full price, a sale price could make the AirPods 5 a must-get for many (and significantly more accessible than the AirPods Pro 3).

SEE ALSO: AirPods 4 vs. AirPods 5: Is there any benefit to buying last-gen? Soundcore Sleep A30 Special Opens in a new window Credit: Soundcore Soundcore Sleep A30 Special $199.99 at Amazon
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The best sleep earbuds on the market are Soundcore's Sleep A30 Special. Being the only real option for noise-cancelling sleep earbuds, they already are a pretty solid value — especially as Soundcore lowered the price from $229.99 from the OG Sleep A30s to Sleep A30 Specials. However, they've dipped in price as low as $168.99, making them even more palatable, especially considering their specific use case. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for at least a return to this sale price, if not an even more impressive drop.

If you're on a budget, don't panic. You don't need to shell out hundreds of dollars a year on dating apps to find a genuine connection. Dating itself is already expensive enough, so why should the apps eat at your wallet, too? While some platforms roll out premium tiers that cost as much as a car payment (looking at you, Grindr), you don't have to resort to buying credits or dating an AI bot just to save cash. Some of the best dating apps are still free to download and use, and even though some have features that are only free for women, we found $0 options for everybody.

But you do have to be smart about which apps you download. Some platforms claim to be "free" but immediately lock basic communication behind a paywall. Take eharmony, for example — you can spend 20 minutes on their quiz only to realize you can't even unblur a match's photo or send a message without paying for a premium subscription. Other niche options are disappearing entirely, like Match Group's queer dating app Archer, which shut down in June.

SEE ALSO: I had a Grindr sugar daddy for a day. Then he tried to get a refund. What dating apps are completely free?

The good news is that mainstream staples like Tinder, OkCupid, and Hinge still have functional free tiers that let you match and chat without spending a dime. Lex is also a great option for the queer community.

We tested out the best free dating apps to find the ones that really work. Use them to find your forever partner, a casual encounter, or something in between — all without handing over any cash.

Note: All the dating sites in this guide offer a functional free membership option that allows you to talk and match with people at no cost. Though most offer paid premium upgrades, these aren't apps like Match or eharmony, where you need to pay just to read a message. And if you're being pressured to send money to someone on a dating app, block them immediately — you might be dealing with a romance scammer.

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It wasn't until Forgotten Island that I understood that Dave Franco was put on this earth to play a weredog screw-up named Raww.

Make no mistake, the voice-casting of DreamWorks' latest animated adventure is absolutely flawless. R&B singer H.E.R. lending her voice to a high-energy chaos-curator called Jo, Liza Soberano as Jo's straight-laced bestie Raissa, Manny Jacinto as a momma-obsessed demon baby, Jenny Slate as the memory-collecting Batiba, Dolly de Leon as a karaoke-loving lola (grandmother), Ronny Chieng as a furious ruler of the adorable Duwende — all perfection. But Franco's raspy enthusiasm, previously channeled into a variety of lovable dummies from Neighbors to Together to Idiots, is brilliantly distilled as Raww, a boy who can't control his shapeshifting, and who, at the sight of a stick, can't resist going "full dog."

And I'm elated to say this is just one of the wacky, wonderful treasures in Forgotten Island, a friendship comedy/road trip adventure that's sure to thrill kids and grown-ups alike. 

Forgotten Island is a rollicking, imaginative adventure.  Credit: DreamWorks

Written and directed by Joel Crawford and Januel P. Mercado, Forgotten Island is a celebration of friendship, Filipino culture and '80s/'90s American radio. Its story begins in the Philippines, where Jo Yuson is new to school, and making a big impression with her family history project. Instead of your standard family tree illustration, she's created an elaborate projector display about Nakali, a fantasy island where demons roam, including the dreaded Manananggal — a vampire who can fly and split into two to better conquer her prey.

While most of her peers snark at Jo's island, bespectacled Raissa is enchanted. Using her advanced understanding of aerodynamics to defend Jo's description of the Manananggal, she ends up at the principal's office with her. 

There, a lifelong friendship between wonderful misfits is formed, which will be marked by a charm bracelet, bedecked with mementos of slumber parties, recognizing the glory of Predator, karaoke, and other shenanigans. However, as college approaches, Raissa is readying to travel to the U.S. to continue her education, while Jo is utterly lost and barely employed. It's on their last night together that they tumble unexpectedly into Nakali. And things get really wild from there.

Awakening with new accessories, an unexplained haircut, and tattoos, the friends realize they can't remember their first night on the island. With the help of the chaotic Raww, they retrace their steps to understand what happened and find a way home (in time for Raissa's flight to California!) 

Forgotten Island pulls a page from Spider-Verse.  Credit: DreamWorks

Crawford and Mercado embrace Filipino culture by displaying not only the natural beauty of the Philippines and the glorious bustle of its cities in the opening scene, but also through the rich lore in Nakali. Various mythical creatures pop up, bursting with character and color, welcoming the audience into the experience alongside Jo and Raissa. However, Crawford and Mercado also seem to pull inspiration from animated films like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and KPop Demon Hunters, embracing a variety of animation styles without reservation.

The colors in Forgotten Island are vivid, often neon, reflecting the American pop inspiration point that also allows for its soundtrack to boast tracks like Journey's "Don't Stop Believin'" and Montell Jordan's "This Is How We Do It." The kinetic animation style Mercado and Crawford favor likewise reflects their heroines' liveliness, with spirited physical expressions and countenances that break the Disney princess mold. These girls scream, cackle, and ugly cry. And the animation style (and character models) shift to better allow for this expression. Then, as they hear their forgotten story recounted by others they meet, the 3D animation shifts more drastically, turning 2D and reflecting styles found in anime and manga, including chibi. For instance, Raww recounts how he met them with a flashback that looks like he's gone full Goku.

This flexibility in style keeps Forgotten Island feeling unpredictable and exciting, as the girls race against the clock to reclaim their memory and their passage home. But that's not all, because this movie — chaotic, comedic, and radiantly joyful — might also move you to tears.

Forgotten Island pulls a Sheep Detectives.  Credit: DreamWorks

If you somehow missed The Sheep Detectives, one best movies of 2026 (that's now streaming on Prime Video), allow me to explain. Like Forgotten Island, The Sheep Detectives seems like kid stuff. In that case: When a mystery-novel-obsessed shepherd dies under mysterious circumstances, it's up to his flock of actual sheep to solve his murder. But despite the silliness and the adorableness of its heroes, The Sheep Detectives snuck up on audiences when it came to its depiction of grief and friendship. Forgotten Island pulls off this same trick, and fantastically so. 

It begins in the second act, where Jo and Raissa's friendship is nurtured by the former's lola. This moxie-rich old broad inspires the girls to love each other loudly and unapologetically, just as the weirdos they are. And, as you might guess from such a setup, Lola will die. By the end of this montage of growing up together, you might be on the brink of tears. But then comes island fun, and silly creatures, and terrifically executed Odd Couple banter. Your heart is light, your mouth smiling. And then Forgotten Island reconnects with the drama that kicked off before the girls fell to the eponymous land mass.

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How do you preserve a friendship when life is pulling you apart? Here's where the script gets a bit hurried in tying up this storyline along with all the threads of the island misfits (including a comically vain merman voiced by Kevin McCann). However, amid a flurry of truly thrilling action, the tender drama at this movie's core hits hard. Cheers to H.E.R. and Soberano, who bring Jo and Raissa to vivid life, whether they are fighting or frolicking. In their voices is etched the kind of easy intimacy that makes this lifelong friendship feel real, and yet frighteningly fragile. It's in these moments that grown-ups might well cry, and when one vocal kid at our press screening let out a high chirp of distress. But fear not. Forgotten Island will deliver an ending that is sensational and satisfying, reassuring us that being a weirdo works out once you've found your wild pack.

All in all, this terrifically enthralling animated adventure is a wild ride that is absolutely not to be missed. 

Forgotten Island opens in theaters on Sept. 25. 

The best early Prime Day drone deals: Best DJI Deal DJI Mini 3 399.99 (save $19.01) Get Deal Best Skyrover Deal Skyrover X1 $449 (save $170) Get Deal Best Ruko Deal Ruko Drone with Camera $239.97 (save $60.01) Get Deal Best Potensic Deal Potensic Atom 2 $319.99 (save $40) Get Deal

Prime Big Deal Days is coming in hot, but you don't have to wait until October to start filling your cart up with deals. If you're looking to get into flying drones or just want to add another to your collection, now's the time to start shopping.

Drones tend to hold their prices most of the year, so a sale like this with multiple price cuts is one of the few times where the drone you've had your eye on might be shoppable. There's plenty to choose from already, from favorites like DJI to Skyrover and several options in between. While some brands like Antigravity have yet to showcase any discounts ahead of the sale, you can shop several of the top drone brands on Amazon right now.

Of course, prices are bound to change throughout the sale, so we'll keep this page current as discounts come and go. But if you're ready to go ahead and dive in, these are the best drone deals you can grab ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.

Best DJI deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon DJI Mini 3 $399 at Amazon
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This small drone weighs under 249 grams, so you can fly it recreationally in the U.S. without registering it with the FAA. It also folds down small enough to toss in a bag to carry around if you want to take it on the go. It records 4K HDR video and rotates all the way to vertical when you want footage for Reels or TikTok, and its larger sensor offers plenty of detail in low light. It runs for up to 38 minutes per charge, and its camera feed reaches about 6 miles, which is more range than you'll ever legally need.

Best Skyrover deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Skyrover X1 Drone $449 at Amazon
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This drone comes with three batteries, so you have up to 96 minutes of flight time before you have to find an outlet. It shoots 4K/60fps HDR video and 8K stills, and its 360-degree obstacle sensing monitors for branches and power lines while you're mid-flight. Its three-axis gimbal keeps footage steady, while its AI night mode and an f/1.7 aperture can help with low-light shots.

Best Ruko deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Ruko Drone with Camera $239.97 at Amazon
$299.98 Save $60.01   Get Deal Why we like it

This drone can return on its own when you press a button, when the battery gets low, or when it loses signal, making it a great option for beginners. It also has a built-in beeper to help you find it if it gets set down somewhere where it's hard to see. Its three-axis brushless gimbal can help take 4K video and 48MP photos more easily, and it has about 96 minutes of runtime per charge.

Best Potensic deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Potensic Atom 2 $319.99 at Amazon
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This compact drone can fold down to the size of a paperback and weighs 249 grams. Its 1/2-inch Sony sensor captures 48MP photos and 4K HDR video, and the f/1.8 aperture plus an AI night mode offer great footage in low light. Its three-axis gimbal helps to steady everything, and AI Track will lock onto a person or a car and follow, spotlight, or fly parallel to them to make capturing video even simpler.

More drone deals

• Holy Stone Mini Drone for Kids — $63.99 $69.99 (save $7)

• DJI Neo — $169 $199 (save $30)

• DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo — $499 $599 (save $100)

• DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo — $622 $719 (save $97)

• DJI Avata 360 — $719 $817.95 (save $98.95)

The best early Prime Day deals on power tools: Best DeWalt deal DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, Power Tool Combo Kit $179 (save $60) Get Deal Best Craftsman deal Craftsman V20 MAX Cordless Drill Driver and Impact Driver Set $142 (save $27) Get Deal Best Greenworks deal Greenworks 24V 4-Tool Power Tool Combo Kit $219.99 (save $20) Get Deal

If you're tackling a DIY job at home or finally getting around to that project you've been putting off for months, a decent power tool can make things a lot easier. And if you're going to need one anyway, you might as well see if you can get it for less.

October Prime Day is still a couple of weeks away, but as ever, Amazon has already started cutting prices on power tools ahead of the main event kicking off on Oct. 6.

Some early discounts have already caught our eye, so we've rounded up the best early deals live right now.

Best DeWalt deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit $179 at Amazon
$239 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

This DeWalt set includes a compact impact driver and drill/driver, both designed for working in tighter spaces. The tools have built-in LED lights for better visibility. The impact driver has a one-handed hex chuck, and the drill features a 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck for quick bit changes.

Best Craftsman deal Opens in a new window Credit: Craftsman Craftsman V20 MAX Cordless Drill Driver and Impact Driver Set $142 at Amazon
$169 Save $27   Get Deal Why we like it

This Craftsman set includes a drill/driver and impact driver, with two V20 batteries, a charger, and a storage bag. Both tools have LED lights and compact, contoured handles for working in tighter spaces. The drill has two speed settings, and the impact driver can give up to 1,460 in-lbs. of torque.

Best Greenworks deal Opens in a new window Credit: Greenworks Greenworks 24V 4-Tool Power Tool Combo Kit $219.99 at Amazon
$239.99 Save $20   Get Deal Why we like it

This kit includes a drill, impact driver, reciprocating saw, and flashlight, along with two 2Ah batteries and a 30W charger. The brushless tools have variable-speed controls, and the reciprocating saw has a tool-free blade change and pivoting shoe. The batteries can also charge devices via USB-C.

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• DeWalt Random Orbit Sander — $79 $99 (save $20)

• DeWalt 20V MAX XR Oscillating Tool Kit — $99 $131.51 (save $32.51)

• WorkPro Home Tool Set with 20V Cordless Drill — $110.99 $129.99 (save $19)

• Worx Cordless Pole Saw — $152.99 $189.99 (save $37)

• Teeno Power Tool Combo Kit Brushless 9-in-1 Multi-Tool Set — $197.99 $219.99 (save $22)

• DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit — $249 $192 (save $57)

The best early Prime Day deals on power tools: Best DeWalt deal DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, Power Tool Combo Kit $179 (save $60) Get Deal Best Craftsman deal Craftsman V20 MAX Cordless Drill Driver and Impact Driver Set $142 (save $27) Get Deal Best Greenworks deal Greenworks 24V 4-Tool Power Tool Combo Kit $219.99 (save $20) Get Deal

If you're tackling a DIY job at home or finally getting around to that project you've been putting off for months, a decent power tool can make things a lot easier. And if you're going to need one anyway, you might as well see if you can get it for less.

October Prime Day is still a couple of weeks away, but as ever, Amazon has already started cutting prices on power tools ahead of the main event kicking off on Oct. 6.

Some early discounts have already caught our eye, so we've rounded up the best early deals live right now.

Best DeWalt deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit $179 at Amazon
$239 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

This DeWalt set includes a compact impact driver and drill/driver, both designed for working in tighter spaces. The tools have built-in LED lights for better visibility. The impact driver has a one-handed hex chuck, and the drill features a 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck for quick bit changes.

Best Craftsman deal Opens in a new window Credit: Craftsman Craftsman V20 MAX Cordless Drill Driver and Impact Driver Set $142 at Amazon
$169 Save $27   Get Deal Why we like it

This Craftsman set includes a drill/driver and impact driver, with two V20 batteries, a charger, and a storage bag. Both tools have LED lights and compact, contoured handles for working in tighter spaces. The drill has two speed settings, and the impact driver can give up to 1,460 in-lbs. of torque.

Best Greenworks deal Opens in a new window Credit: Greenworks Greenworks 24V 4-Tool Power Tool Combo Kit $219.99 at Amazon
$239.99 Save $20   Get Deal Why we like it

This kit includes a drill, impact driver, reciprocating saw, and flashlight, along with two 2Ah batteries and a 30W charger. The brushless tools have variable-speed controls, and the reciprocating saw has a tool-free blade change and pivoting shoe. The batteries can also charge devices via USB-C.

More power tool deals

• Aoben Cordless Electric Ratchet Wrench Set — $62.99 $74.99 (save $12)

• DeWalt Random Orbit Sander — $79 $99 (save $20)

• DeWalt 20V MAX XR Oscillating Tool Kit — $99 $131.51 (save $32.51)

• WorkPro Home Tool Set with 20V Cordless Drill — $110.99 $129.99 (save $19)

• Worx Cordless Pole Saw — $152.99 $189.99 (save $37)

• Teeno Power Tool Combo Kit Brushless 9-in-1 Multi-Tool Set — $197.99 $219.99 (save $22)

• DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit — $249 $192 (save $57)

The best early Prime Day 65-inch TV deals: Best overall deal Roku 65-Inch Plus Series Smart TV $449.99 (save $200) Get Deal Best budget deal Hisense 65-Inch Class E6SR Series $399.99 (save $150) Get Deal

If your current TV is looking a little small these days, a 65-inch model is the sweet spot.

Whether you're upgrading an aging set or finally moving up from a smaller screen, this is a good size for movies, TV, and sports without taking up too much space. And even though Prime Day is still to come (October 6-7), Amazon has already started discounting 65-inch TVs, with some early deals already impressing.

Below, we've listed some of the top deals you can show right now.

Best 65-inch TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku 65-Inch Plus Series Smart TV $449.99 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $200   Get Deal Why we like it

This 65-inch Roku Plus Series TV features a 4K QLED Mini-LED display with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos sound, and a built-in subwoofer. It also comes with Roku's smart TV platform, voice control, personalized recommendations, and a smart voice remote with a lost remote finder.

Best budget 65-inch TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-Inch Class E6SR Series $399.99 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like it

This 65-inch QLED TV has Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG for more detailed picture quality. It also has AI processing that can upscale lower-quality content to 4K resolution. DTS Virtual is also included for clearer dialogue and virtual surround sound. And right now, it's down to $399.99 ($150 off).

More 65-inch TV deals

• Samsung 65-Inch Class M70H Series — $429.99 $477.99 (save $48)

• TCL 65-Inch F7D Series — $499.99 $599.99 (save $100)

• Samsung 65-Inch Class M80H Series — $649.99 $697.99 (save $48)

• Amazon Ember Artline — $924.98 $1,099.99 (save $175.01)

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

• Sony 65-Inch BRAVIA XR8B OLED 4K HDR — $1,799.99 $1,999.99 (save $200)

The best early Prime Day 65-inch TV deals: Best overall deal Roku 65-Inch Plus Series Smart TV $449.99 (save $200) Get Deal Best budget deal Hisense 65-Inch Class E6SR Series $399.99 (save $150) Get Deal

If your current TV is looking a little small these days, a 65-inch model is the sweet spot.

Whether you're upgrading an aging set or finally moving up from a smaller screen, this is a good size for movies, TV, and sports without taking up too much space. And even though Prime Day is still to come (October 6-7), Amazon has already started discounting 65-inch TVs, with some early deals already impressing.

Below, we've listed some of the top deals you can show right now.

Best 65-inch TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Roku Roku 65-Inch Plus Series Smart TV $449.99 at Amazon
$649.99 Save $200   Get Deal Why we like it

This 65-inch Roku Plus Series TV features a 4K QLED Mini-LED display with Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos sound, and a built-in subwoofer. It also comes with Roku's smart TV platform, voice control, personalized recommendations, and a smart voice remote with a lost remote finder.

Best budget 65-inch TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 65-Inch Class E6SR Series $399.99 at Amazon
$549.99 Save $150   Get Deal Why we like it

This 65-inch QLED TV has Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG for more detailed picture quality. It also has AI processing that can upscale lower-quality content to 4K resolution. DTS Virtual is also included for clearer dialogue and virtual surround sound. And right now, it's down to $399.99 ($150 off).

More 65-inch TV deals

• Samsung 65-Inch Class M70H Series — $429.99 $477.99 (save $48)

• TCL 65-Inch F7D Series — $499.99 $599.99 (save $100)

• Samsung 65-Inch Class M80H Series — $649.99 $697.99 (save $48)

• Amazon Ember Artline — $924.98 $1,099.99 (save $175.01)

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

• Sony 65-Inch BRAVIA XR8B OLED 4K HDR — $1,799.99 $1,999.99 (save $200)

TL;DR: Live stream Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers for free on 7Plus. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Thursday Night Football features another must-watch NFL fixture for Week 3, as the Atlanta Falcons go on the road against the Green Bay Packers.

Both teams are battling for momentum. The Falcons are yet to win a game this season, while the Packers only managed a narrow overtime win against the New York Jets in Week 2. Atlanta has been missing some key players, and look vulnerable enough that the Packers will feel confident about picking them off.

If you want to watch Falcons vs. Packers in the NFL for free from anywhere in the world, here's all the information you need.

When is Falcons vs. Packers?

Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers starts at 8.15 p.m. ET on Sept. 24. This fixture takes place at Lambeau Field.

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Live stream Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers for free on 7Plus. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Thursday Night Football features another must-watch NFL fixture for Week 3, as the Atlanta Falcons go on the road against the Green Bay Packers.

Both teams are battling for momentum. The Falcons are yet to win a game this season, while the Packers only managed a narrow overtime win against the New York Jets in Week 2. Atlanta has been missing some key players, and look vulnerable enough that the Packers will feel confident about picking them off.

If you want to watch Falcons vs. Packers in the NFL for free from anywhere in the world, here's all the information you need.

When is Falcons vs. Packers?

Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers starts at 8.15 p.m. ET on Sept. 24. This fixture takes place at Lambeau Field.

How to watch Falcons vs. Packers for free

Falcons vs. Packers in the NFL is available to live stream for free on 7Plus.

7Plus is geo-restricted to Australia only, 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 Australia, meaning you can live stream Falcons vs. Packers for free from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the NFL by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to 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 Australia

4. Visit 7Plus

5. Watch Falcons vs. Packers for free from anywhere in the world

Opens in a new window Credit: ExpressVPN ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan) $12.99 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 Falcons vs. Packers without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture (plus NFL action) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NFL?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream the NFL, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries, including Australia

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices, including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

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 Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer!

Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you're seeking something brand new (or just new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

17. Nova: Knowledge Keepers

From ancient permaculture to celestial navigation, intricate basket weaving to energy-efficient desert dwellings, the innovations of Indigenous communities in North America lies at the heart of PBS documentary Nova: Knowledge Keepers. The release explores the science and engineering practices of four Indigenous groups, some thriving in extreme conditions of Arctic tundra or desert. — S.C.

How to watch: Nova: Knowledge Keepers is now on the PBS app.

16. Don't Be Shy

Alia Bhatt-produced comedy Don’t Be Shy lands on Prime Video this week, a coming-of-age tale that leans into the mess and melodrama of young romance. Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the Hindi film follows college student Shyamili "Shy" Das (Aarushi Bajaj), whose mapped-out life plans are thrown into chaos in an unexpected turn of events. While she's trying to keep up the ruse of perfection, she meets Tara (Bianca Arora), and becomes romantically torn between her childhood friend Dhruv (Ansh Duggal) and popular rich boy Mayank (Piyush Khati). But it takes significant energy to keep up appearances. — S.C.

Starring: Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora, Piyush Khati, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Neha Dhupia, Anurag Basu, and Anju Alva Naik

How to watch: Don't Be Shy debuts on Prime Video on Sept. 25.

15. The Great British Baking Show: Collection 14

Offbeat comedian Noel Fielding and affable TV presenter Alison Hammond return to crack jokes as the bakers crack eggs.

These two will chat it up with the bakers during the challenges — that is, before Paul Hollywood and new judge Nigella Lawson grill them over the judging table. How will these 12 home bakers stack up? There's only one way to find out. Tune in and bake off!* — K.P.

Starring: Paul Hollywood, Noel Fielding, Alison Hammond, and Nigella Lawson

How to watch: The Great British Baking Show: Collection 14 premieres on Netflix on Sept. 25.

14. Go Deep: The DeSean Jackson Story

Get to know former NFL star DeSean Jackson through his brother Byron's eyes with a new Prime Video documentary pieced together from thousands of hours of home video footage shot across 35 years. From writer/director Mandon Lovett, Go Deep: The DeSean Jackson Story follows the football icon's journey from early Pop Warner days to college football prowess and 15 years of NFL fame, as well as his latest chapter coaching the Delaware State Hornets. And it's all seen through behind-the-scenes raw footage from his filmmaking brother. — S.C.

Starring: DeSean Jackson

How to watch: Go Deep: The DeSean Jackson Story is now streaming on Prime Video.

13. Team Moms: Baseball

"The games are intense, but the parents can also be very intense." We have a feeling this quote from the trailer for Team Moms: Baseball, Paramount+'s new reality series following parents of boys attending Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona, will probably sum up the show quite well. The pitch for this series was likely Last Chance U meets Selling Sunset — but judging by the number of arguments in the trailer, it may have more in common with the latter. — Sam Haysom, General Assignment Editor, UK

How to watch: Team Moms: Baseball is now streaming on Paramount+.

12. Bloody Tennis

Don't let the incredibly silly, have-they-finally-run-out-of-ideas title of this one put you off — the trailer for Bloody Tennis looks OTT in a fun way, with Nikias Chryssos' cult-meets-body horror following a tennis prodigy as she enlists in a European tennis academy with sinister undertones. Cue a montage of brutal initiation rituals, leeches, and instructors who may not have her best interests entirely at heart. — S.H.

Starring: Sandra Guldberg Kampp, Elina Löwensohn, and Tracy Gotoas

How to watch: Bloody Tennis premieres on Shudder on Sept. 25.

11. Wonka's The Golden Ticket

Kick your favorite grandfather out of bed and head for the chocolate factory, or Netflix's new reality competition series. Wonka's The Golden Ticket sees 12 pairs competing in themed challenges inspired by the classic 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, based on Roald Dahl's 1964 novel. But the series is already fraught with controversy, after Netflix revealed the show used AI to recreate the voice of deceased actor Gene Wilder, who famously played Willy Wonka onscreen. "Pure Imagination" indeed. — S.C.

How to watch: Wonka's The Golden Ticket premiered on Netflix on Sept. 23, with new episodes through with a two-part finale on Sept. 30.

10. Line of Fire

NBC's soapy new crime procedural Line of Fire lands this week, from Gossip Girl and Quantico's Joshua Safran. The series follows a family of law enforcement agents, the Hollingsworths, who work across the FBI, Secret Service, Department of Justice, and U.S. Marshalls. When they're targeted by an assassin, they'll need to figure out where the threat is coming from, whether that be inside government or not. Notably, the show is executive produced by Today host and journalist Jenna Bush Hager, George W. Bush's daughter. — S.C.

Starring: Peter Krause, Hope Davis, Kat Cunning, Tommy O’Brien, Taylor Bloom

How to watch: Line of Fire is now streaming on Peacock.

9. American Horror Story: 13

Over its first 12 seasons, American Horror Story has conjured up a series of unforgettable nightmares, introducing viewers to haunted houses, quotable covens, and one of the most frightening clowns ever put on screen. As the hit anthology series enters its 13th season, what better way to celebrate than by mashing all these past seasons into one macabre story?

That's right: American Horror Story Season 13 is an all-star bonanza that brings back beloved actors and characters from throughout the show's history. Franchise heavy hitters like Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, and Evan Peters are all returning and pulling quadruple duty (or more) as they resurrect their prior roles. No matter what scares Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk dream up, it'll almost feel comforting to see Lange as Constance Langdon and Fiona Goode again. As long as there's no knotty pine, of course! — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, Joey Pollari and Jessica Lange. The epic cast also features Avantika, Jamie Brewer, Elle Chapman, Berto Colon, Alex Consani, Frances Conroy, Mat Fraser, Seth Gabel, Orlando Jones, Paul Anthony Kelly, John Carroll Lynch, Tig Notaro, Madelaine Petsch, Fedor Steer, Mena Suvari, Zach Villa, and John Waters.

How to watch: American Horror Story: 13 premieres Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. ET on FX and Hulu.

8. Brothers

Hollywood actors and True Detective co-stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson aren't brothers. But for the sake of everyone constantly thinking they are, what if they were? Apple TV's Brothers sees the pair playing fictionalized versions of themselves who find out they might actually be siblings. Holland Taylor plays possibly both of their mothers, which sounds worth watching the series for in itself. — S.C.

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Holland Taylor, Natalie Martinez, Brittany Ishibashi, Oona Yaffe, Highdee Kuan, Nolan Almeida, Ella Grace Helton, and Noah Carganilla

How to watch: Brothers is now streaming Apple TV.

7. Tuner

In the mood for a heist movie? You should tune into Tuner.

Co-written and directed by Daniel Roher, this thriller stars Leo Woodall as a piano tuner whose keen ear that also makes him adept at safe cracking. Looking to make some quick cash for a good cause, this antihero goes morally grey in a life-affirming movie that's way sweeter than the setup suggests. — K.P.

Starring: Leo Woodall, Havana Rose Liu, Dustin Hoffman, Lior Raz, Tovah Feldshuh, and Jean Reno

How to watch: Tuner is now streaming on Paramount+.

6. The Love Hypothesis

Romance lovers, rejoice! The film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's The Love Hypothesis is finally here. The film stars Lili Reinhart as Stanford PhD candidate Olive Smith, who, through a series of classic rom-com gaffes, winds up in a fake relationship with intimidating biology professor Adam Carlsen (Tom Bateman). As the pair keep up their ruse, it becomes clear that their feelings might not be so fake after all.

SEE ALSO: 'The Love Hypothesis' review: Does BookTok's beloved STEM romance get the adaptation it deserves?

What follows is a rom-com that captures much of the sweetness of the book, even if it doesn't quite stick the landing. As I wrote in my review, "like the elephant toothpaste you'd make in science class, it's a bubbly blast that'll have your insides fizzing. Yet despite this pure fun, not to mention two solid leading performances, The Love Hypothesis is missing one key ingredient that would truly make its experiment stick the landing: yearning." — B.E.

Starring: Lili Reinhart, Tom Bateman, Rachel Marsh, Jaboukie Young-White, Nicholas Duvernay, and Arty Froushan

How to watch: The Love Hypothesis premieres Sept. 23 on Prime Video.

5. Idiots

If you love comedies like Role Models and Superbad, you'll want to check out the latest from writer/director Macon Blair. When Idiots debuted out of Sundance (it was then called The Shitheads), it had critics cheering for its outrageous brand of humor. But what's it all about?

Dave Franco and O'Shea Jackson co-star as co-workers with little in common except their need to keep their job, which involves escorting a reckless teenager to a rehab facility. When things go wrong, they go wild, looping in unlikely allies and unhinged foes in a road trip movie. This makes for a comedy that's as stuffed with laughs as it is stars. — K.P.

Starring: Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Mason Thames, Kiernan Shipka, Nicholas Braun, and Peter Dinklage

How to watch: Idiots is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video.

4. Jackass: Best and Last

Looking back on Jackass and its legacy, Johnny Knoxville and the gang give fans one more round of bonkers stunts and pranks. There's also fresh thrills, like messing with a robot named Larry.

The guys claim this is the last film. We hope that's not true. But they do say goodbyes hit hard, and this movie definitely does — in the feels, and the nuts. Repeatedly.* — K.P.

Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, Dave England, Danger Ehren, Preston Lacy, Poopies, Zach Holmes, Jasper, Rachel Wolfson, and Dark Shark

How to watch: Jackass: Best and Last is now streaming on Paramount+.

3. A Different World

From 1987 to 1993, there was no cooler college on TV than Hillman. The historically Black college at the center of The Cosby Show spinoff A Different World introduced audiences to the likes of Whitley Gilbert and Dwayne Wayne, offering laughs alongside teen romance and drama.

Now, Netflix has rebooted the series, following the next generation of Hillman students, which include Dwayne and Whitley's youngest daughter Deborah (Maleah Joi Moon). As you can see from the trailer, there's plenty of new co-eds in the mix, and a notable shift in tone from sitcom to a more grounded streaming aesthetic. Are you ready to see how this Different World compares to the original? Us too. — K.P.

Starring: Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown, Cree Summer, Dawnn Lewis, Glynn Turman, Ajai Sanders, Jada Pinkett, and Karen Malina White

How to watch: A Different World is now streaming on Netflix.

2. Backrooms

The concept of the Backrooms began with a 4chan post, which then-teenager Kane Parsons masterfully expanded into a series of extremely viral short horror films. Backrooms is his full-length feature adaptation, and it's about a bitter furniture shop owner (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who discovers the doorway to another world in the basement of his store. So, does Parsons manage to land the jump to feature? For the most part, yes. Backrooms uses uncanny spaces and an ominous soundscape to chilling effect, dragging us into a world that's as unsettling as it is endless. The movie's only real issue is its third act, which loses some tension after we see the face of the thing that's been chasing the characters through this hellish labyrinth.

"Despite this, Backrooms is still well worth a watch. The ending isn't enough to spoil what came before," I wrote in my Mashable review. "If anything, Parsons has managed to prove himself as an incredibly talented emerging filmmaker while also establishing the first chapter in what will surely end up becoming a brand-new horror franchise." — S.H.*

Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell

How to watch: Backrooms comes to HBO Max on Sept 25.

Best of streaming this week: Toy Story 5

Woody and Buzz are back with Toy Story 5, but the real hero of this latest Disney/Pixar adventure is Jessie the Cowgirl (voiced by Joan Cusack). She's taken over as sheriff, leading the toys of Bonnie's room through highs and lows. But when a digital tablet named Lilypad (Greta Lee) appears, playtime could change forever.

In my review for Mashable, I wrote, "Whether she is cheering for her friends or condemning her foes, Jessie is exhilarating, funny, and riveting. Cusack's performance is bolstered by a top-tier animation team who created a beautiful and gleefully alive cowgirl, and who have continued that careful illustration to a broader cast of characters. Perhaps predictably, Toy Story 5 is an unabashed crowd-pleaser."* — K.P.

Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Blake Clark, John Ratzenberger, Ernie Hudson, Tony Hale, Conan O'Brien, Greta Lee, and Melissa Villaseñor

How to watch: Toy Story 5 is now streaming on Disney+.

(*) denotes a blurb came from a prior list.

Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer!

Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you're seeking something brand new (or just new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

17. Nova: Knowledge Keepers

From ancient permaculture to celestial navigation, intricate basket weaving to energy-efficient desert dwellings, the innovations of Indigenous communities in North America lies at the heart of PBS documentary Nova: Knowledge Keepers. The release explores the science and engineering practices of four Indigenous groups, some thriving in extreme conditions of Arctic tundra or desert. — S.C.

How to watch: Nova: Knowledge Keepers is now on the PBS app.

16. Don't Be Shy

Alia Bhatt-produced comedy Don’t Be Shy lands on Prime Video this week, a coming-of-age tale that leans into the mess and melodrama of young romance. Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the Hindi film follows college student Shyamili "Shy" Das (Aarushi Bajaj), whose mapped-out life plans are thrown into chaos in an unexpected turn of events. While she's trying to keep up the ruse of perfection, she meets Tara (Bianca Arora), and becomes romantically torn between her childhood friend Dhruv (Ansh Duggal) and popular rich boy Mayank (Piyush Khati). But it takes significant energy to keep up appearances. — S.C.

Starring: Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora, Piyush Khati, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Neha Dhupia, Anurag Basu, and Anju Alva Naik

How to watch: Don't Be Shy debuts on Prime Video on Sept. 25.

15. The Great British Baking Show: Collection 14

Offbeat comedian Noel Fielding and affable TV presenter Alison Hammond return to crack jokes as the bakers crack eggs.

These two will chat it up with the bakers during the challenges — that is, before Paul Hollywood and new judge Nigella Lawson grill them over the judging table. How will these 12 home bakers stack up? There's only one way to find out. Tune in and bake off!* — K.P.

Starring: Paul Hollywood, Noel Fielding, Alison Hammond, and Nigella Lawson

How to watch: The Great British Baking Show: Collection 14 premieres on Netflix on Sept. 25.

14. Go Deep: The DeSean Jackson Story

Get to know former NFL star DeSean Jackson through his brother Byron's eyes with a new Prime Video documentary pieced together from thousands of hours of home video footage shot across 35 years. From writer/director Mandon Lovett, Go Deep: The DeSean Jackson Story follows the football icon's journey from early Pop Warner days to college football prowess and 15 years of NFL fame, as well as his latest chapter coaching the Delaware State Hornets. And it's all seen through behind-the-scenes raw footage from his filmmaking brother. — S.C.

Starring: DeSean Jackson

How to watch: Go Deep: The DeSean Jackson Story is now streaming on Prime Video.

13. Team Moms: Baseball

"The games are intense, but the parents can also be very intense." We have a feeling this quote from the trailer for Team Moms: Baseball, Paramount+'s new reality series following parents of boys attending Legendary Prep Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona, will probably sum up the show quite well. The pitch for this series was likely Last Chance U meets Selling Sunset — but judging by the number of arguments in the trailer, it may have more in common with the latter. — Sam Haysom, General Assignment Editor, UK

How to watch: Team Moms: Baseball is now streaming on Paramount+.

12. Bloody Tennis

Don't let the incredibly silly, have-they-finally-run-out-of-ideas title of this one put you off — the trailer for Bloody Tennis looks OTT in a fun way, with Nikias Chryssos' cult-meets-body horror following a tennis prodigy as she enlists in a European tennis academy with sinister undertones. Cue a montage of brutal initiation rituals, leeches, and instructors who may not have her best interests entirely at heart. — S.H.

Starring: Sandra Guldberg Kampp, Elina Löwensohn, and Tracy Gotoas

How to watch: Bloody Tennis premieres on Shudder on Sept. 25.

11. Wonka's The Golden Ticket

Kick your favorite grandfather out of bed and head for the chocolate factory, or Netflix's new reality competition series. Wonka's The Golden Ticket sees 12 pairs competing in themed challenges inspired by the classic 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, based on Roald Dahl's 1964 novel. But the series is already fraught with controversy, after Netflix revealed the show used AI to recreate the voice of deceased actor Gene Wilder, who famously played Willy Wonka onscreen. "Pure Imagination" indeed. — S.C.

How to watch: Wonka's The Golden Ticket premiered on Netflix on Sept. 23, with new episodes through with a two-part finale on Sept. 30.

10. Line of Fire

NBC's soapy new crime procedural Line of Fire lands this week, from Gossip Girl and Quantico's Joshua Safran. The series follows a family of law enforcement agents, the Hollingsworths, who work across the FBI, Secret Service, Department of Justice, and U.S. Marshalls. When they're targeted by an assassin, they'll need to figure out where the threat is coming from, whether that be inside government or not. Notably, the show is executive produced by Today host and journalist Jenna Bush Hager, George W. Bush's daughter. — S.C.

Starring: Peter Krause, Hope Davis, Kat Cunning, Tommy O’Brien, Taylor Bloom

How to watch: Line of Fire is now streaming on Peacock.

9. American Horror Story: 13

Over its first 12 seasons, American Horror Story has conjured up a series of unforgettable nightmares, introducing viewers to haunted houses, quotable covens, and one of the most frightening clowns ever put on screen. As the hit anthology series enters its 13th season, what better way to celebrate than by mashing all these past seasons into one macabre story?

That's right: American Horror Story Season 13 is an all-star bonanza that brings back beloved actors and characters from throughout the show's history. Franchise heavy hitters like Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, and Evan Peters are all returning and pulling quadruple duty (or more) as they resurrect their prior roles. No matter what scares Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk dream up, it'll almost feel comforting to see Lange as Constance Langdon and Fiona Goode again. As long as there's no knotty pine, of course! — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, Joey Pollari and Jessica Lange. The epic cast also features Avantika, Jamie Brewer, Elle Chapman, Berto Colon, Alex Consani, Frances Conroy, Mat Fraser, Seth Gabel, Orlando Jones, Paul Anthony Kelly, John Carroll Lynch, Tig Notaro, Madelaine Petsch, Fedor Steer, Mena Suvari, Zach Villa, and John Waters.

How to watch: American Horror Story: 13 premieres Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. ET on FX and Hulu.

8. Brothers

Hollywood actors and True Detective co-stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson aren't brothers. But for the sake of everyone constantly thinking they are, what if they were? Apple TV's Brothers sees the pair playing fictionalized versions of themselves who find out they might actually be siblings. Holland Taylor plays possibly both of their mothers, which sounds worth watching the series for in itself. — S.C.

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Holland Taylor, Natalie Martinez, Brittany Ishibashi, Oona Yaffe, Highdee Kuan, Nolan Almeida, Ella Grace Helton, and Noah Carganilla

How to watch: Brothers is now streaming Apple TV.

7. Tuner

In the mood for a heist movie? You should tune into Tuner.

Co-written and directed by Daniel Roher, this thriller stars Leo Woodall as a piano tuner whose keen ear that also makes him adept at safe cracking. Looking to make some quick cash for a good cause, this antihero goes morally grey in a life-affirming movie that's way sweeter than the setup suggests. — K.P.

Starring: Leo Woodall, Havana Rose Liu, Dustin Hoffman, Lior Raz, Tovah Feldshuh, and Jean Reno

How to watch: Tuner is now streaming on Paramount+.

6. The Love Hypothesis

Romance lovers, rejoice! The film adaptation of Ali Hazelwood's The Love Hypothesis is finally here. The film stars Lili Reinhart as Stanford PhD candidate Olive Smith, who, through a series of classic rom-com gaffes, winds up in a fake relationship with intimidating biology professor Adam Carlsen (Tom Bateman). As the pair keep up their ruse, it becomes clear that their feelings might not be so fake after all.

SEE ALSO: 'The Love Hypothesis' review: Does BookTok's beloved STEM romance get the adaptation it deserves?

What follows is a rom-com that captures much of the sweetness of the book, even if it doesn't quite stick the landing. As I wrote in my review, "like the elephant toothpaste you'd make in science class, it's a bubbly blast that'll have your insides fizzing. Yet despite this pure fun, not to mention two solid leading performances, The Love Hypothesis is missing one key ingredient that would truly make its experiment stick the landing: yearning." — B.E.

Starring: Lili Reinhart, Tom Bateman, Rachel Marsh, Jaboukie Young-White, Nicholas Duvernay, and Arty Froushan

How to watch: The Love Hypothesis premieres Sept. 23 on Prime Video.

5. Idiots

If you love comedies like Role Models and Superbad, you'll want to check out the latest from writer/director Macon Blair. When Idiots debuted out of Sundance (it was then called The Shitheads), it had critics cheering for its outrageous brand of humor. But what's it all about?

Dave Franco and O'Shea Jackson co-star as co-workers with little in common except their need to keep their job, which involves escorting a reckless teenager to a rehab facility. When things go wrong, they go wild, looping in unlikely allies and unhinged foes in a road trip movie. This makes for a comedy that's as stuffed with laughs as it is stars. — K.P.

Starring: Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Mason Thames, Kiernan Shipka, Nicholas Braun, and Peter Dinklage

How to watch: Idiots is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video.

4. Jackass: Best and Last

Looking back on Jackass and its legacy, Johnny Knoxville and the gang give fans one more round of bonkers stunts and pranks. There's also fresh thrills, like messing with a robot named Larry.

The guys claim this is the last film. We hope that's not true. But they do say goodbyes hit hard, and this movie definitely does — in the feels, and the nuts. Repeatedly.* — K.P.

Starring: Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, Dave England, Danger Ehren, Preston Lacy, Poopies, Zach Holmes, Jasper, Rachel Wolfson, and Dark Shark

How to watch: Jackass: Best and Last is now streaming on Paramount+.

3. A Different World

From 1987 to 1993, there was no cooler college on TV than Hillman. The historically Black college at the center of The Cosby Show spinoff A Different World introduced audiences to the likes of Whitley Gilbert and Dwayne Wayne, offering laughs alongside teen romance and drama.

Now, Netflix has rebooted the series, following the next generation of Hillman students, which include Dwayne and Whitley's youngest daughter Deborah (Maleah Joi Moon). As you can see from the trailer, there's plenty of new co-eds in the mix, and a notable shift in tone from sitcom to a more grounded streaming aesthetic. Are you ready to see how this Different World compares to the original? Us too. — K.P.

Starring: Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown, Cree Summer, Dawnn Lewis, Glynn Turman, Ajai Sanders, Jada Pinkett, and Karen Malina White

How to watch: A Different World is now streaming on Netflix.

2. Backrooms

The concept of the Backrooms began with a 4chan post, which then-teenager Kane Parsons masterfully expanded into a series of extremely viral short horror films. Backrooms is his full-length feature adaptation, and it's about a bitter furniture shop owner (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who discovers the doorway to another world in the basement of his store. So, does Parsons manage to land the jump to feature? For the most part, yes. Backrooms uses uncanny spaces and an ominous soundscape to chilling effect, dragging us into a world that's as unsettling as it is endless. The movie's only real issue is its third act, which loses some tension after we see the face of the thing that's been chasing the characters through this hellish labyrinth.

"Despite this, Backrooms is still well worth a watch. The ending isn't enough to spoil what came before," I wrote in my Mashable review. "If anything, Parsons has managed to prove himself as an incredibly talented emerging filmmaker while also establishing the first chapter in what will surely end up becoming a brand-new horror franchise." — S.H.*

Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell

How to watch: Backrooms comes to HBO Max on Sept 25.

Best of streaming this week: Toy Story 5

Woody and Buzz are back with Toy Story 5, but the real hero of this latest Disney/Pixar adventure is Jessie the Cowgirl (voiced by Joan Cusack). She's taken over as sheriff, leading the toys of Bonnie's room through highs and lows. But when a digital tablet named Lilypad (Greta Lee) appears, playtime could change forever.

In my review for Mashable, I wrote, "Whether she is cheering for her friends or condemning her foes, Jessie is exhilarating, funny, and riveting. Cusack's performance is bolstered by a top-tier animation team who created a beautiful and gleefully alive cowgirl, and who have continued that careful illustration to a broader cast of characters. Perhaps predictably, Toy Story 5 is an unabashed crowd-pleaser."* — K.P.

Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Blake Clark, John Ratzenberger, Ernie Hudson, Tony Hale, Conan O'Brien, Greta Lee, and Melissa Villaseñor

How to watch: Toy Story 5 is now streaming on Disney+.

(*) denotes a blurb came from a prior list.

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