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Back in the day, buying a charger for your phone was as simple as ensuring the cable used the same port as your phone. However, as phones have evolved, so have the fast-charging protocols that come with them.

TL;DR: Starbucks' iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) officially returns on Tuesday, Aug. 25, along with an expanded lineup of new drinks like the Iced Banana Bread Latte and Chaider.

If you've been in any department store lately, you've probably noticed pumpkins, faux leaves, and Halloween decorations are already stocked on the shelves.

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Now, Starbucks is joining the madness. The coffee giant just announced that it's bringing its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) back to the menu on Aug. 25, along with an expanded lineup of brand-new seasonal drinks. (I could honestly go the rest of my life without tasting another pumpkin spice anything, but to each their own.) Of course, if you can't wait until late August, the pumpkin creamers are already in grocery aisles at Target and other retailers.

Here's what you can expect to see on Starbucks' 2026 fall menu:

• Pumpkin faves: You can get the PSL hot, iced, or blended, or order one of Starbucks' other pumpkin-inspired drinks like the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai, or the Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino. New additions to its pumpkin lineup include the Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Pumpkin Spice Chai, and the Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha.

• Pecan is back: Returning favorites include the Pecan Cortado, Iced Pecan Crunch Latte, and the Pecan Crunch Latte.

• Banana bread is making a cameo: Starbucks is introducing the Iced Banana Bread Latte and Iced Banana Bread Chai to its menu.

• Chaider is the new cider: The Chaider is a cider-inspired twist on chai. It's supposed to taste like autumn in a cup.

• Food and sweet treats: The food menu will also include a Chicken Bacon Protein Pocket, Hedgehog Cake Pop, and, of course, the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin.

According to new data compiled by Yelp, PSL season has kicked off earlier than ever this year. Apparently, internet searches for "pumpkin spice latte" and "pumpkin latte" increased by 301 percent and 256 percent, respectively, in July. July! (I credit all the Gilmore girlies and my sister for these stats.)

This is ridiculous. I wrote about this in 2016 — premature pumpkin spicing should be a crime. But now we've got silly little "pre" holidays like "Summerween" and "Augtober." Call me old-fashioned, but I cannot stand it when marketing teams try to rush my seasons through. I like to enjoy each season as the universe intended: late August is for squeezing out the last drops of summer, not sweating into a wool sweater while sipping liquid nutmeg.

Insta360 launched the Luna Ultra this year, issuing a direct challenge to the DJI Osmo Pocket's dominance amongst handheld gimbal cameras. Convincing consumers to give the new kid on the block a chance is a significant task, particularly when DJI is releasing the Osmo Pocket 4 and 4P at around the same time.

Fortunately, Insta360 seems well aware of the challenge it's facing, and has come out swinging. 

SEE ALSO: Insta360 launches X6, its flagship 360-degree 8K camera Insta360 Luna Ultra: Build The Insta360 Luna Ultra has two lenses, courtesy of a partnership with Leica. Credit: A. Yeo

The Insta360 Luna Ultra immediately distinguishes itself via its dual lenses, a feature it shares with DJI's professionally-targeted Osmo Pocket 4P. However, the Luna Ultra's lenses come courtesy of a collaboration with high-end camera company Leica, a brand which holds cult status amongst photography enthusiasts.

Specifically, the Luna Ultra includes both a Leica Summicron lens with a one-inch 8K sensor and a telephoto lens with a 1/1.3-inch sensor, which are positioned side-by-side on the gimbal in a horizontal orientation — a look that's reminiscent of Disney's WALL-E. Both lenses have wide apertures, sitting at f/1.8 and f/2.0 respectively, which allows them to take in more light and helps produce a shallower depth of field for a more cinematic look.

A look that's reminiscent of Disney's WALL-E.

The other standout feature of the Luna Ultra's build is its detachable two-inch touchscreen and controls. This allows users to remotely operate and monitor the camera, doing everything from zooming in to moving the gimbal, and switching between recording modes. This turns the Luna Ultra from a nifty handheld camera into a super flexible vlogging tool that can capture more angles with ease, and is particularly attractive for solo shooting. 

The detachable touchscreen remote is a standout feature. Credit: A. Yeo

The lightweight remote fits easily in the palm, with the physical controls well away from the rotatable 1000-nit OLED screen so it isn't obscured by users' fingers. Despite its relatively diminutive size, the remote still feels spacious and thoughtfully designed for an enjoyable shooting experience, with its array of physical controls putting the Luna Ultra's most frequently used operations at your fingertips. When not being used remotely, the panel clips to the Luna Ultra's handle and acts like a regular control setup with no apparent compromises.

Mashable loved the convenience of this remote, and found that having it so easily on hand encouraged more creativity and experimentation when shooting. Rather than having to dig the remote out from a bag, users can detach and use it while the Luna Ultra is still recording. Being an integrated piece means it's always readily at your disposal, and there's no fussing with connecting to an app if you want to operate the Luna Ultra remotely. However, you'll want to be careful not to lose or damage the remote, as the camera won't work without it and it isn't sold separately. The remote can also only be charged while attached to the Luna Ultra's main body, and has a relatively small battery. As such, it's more suited to short shots than extended remote viewing even with its liberal power saving settings.

The Luna Ultra comes in two colourways: the more subtle Cosmic Black and the attention-grabbing Stellar White. Mashable tried the Stellar White version, and while we haven't had it long enough to see whether it will go grubby, on initial inspection it doesn't seem as though the material will be prone to discolouration.

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Insta360 Luna Ultra: Settings and performance The camera includes physical controls for recording, zooming, and moving the gimbal. Credit: A. Yeo

The Insta360 Luna Ultra boasts maximum video resolutions of 8K at 30fps and 4K at 120fps, while the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P tops out at 4K at 60fps. Though filming in 4K is typically enough for the average user, the Luna Ultra's 8K resolution offers more flexibility when it comes to editing, allowing users to crop and zoom in on their footage without visible loss of quality. It's a useful option that allows people to edit 4K horizontal and vertical content from the same footage, helping to streamline workflows.

Insta360's gimbal camera also offers up to 12x zoom, giving users high resolution at a wide range of focal lengths. The Luna Ultra's main Leica Summicron lens handles 1x and 2x lossless magnification, while the telephoto lens takes care of 3x optical zoom, 6x lossless, and up to 12x zoom via digital cropping. As such, not all magnifications are available at all resolutions, with the Luna Ultra having a maximum 6x zoom at 8K.

The Luna Ultra's rotatable screen can be used in both landscape and portrait modes. Credit: A. Yeo

Mashable testing found the Luna Ultra's focus a little hit and miss. It's hard to fault in wide, well-lit shots, and its preference for people makes it easy to whip out and immediately start vlogging. However, it seemed to lack an "intuition" for figuring out what we wanted to focus on at times, particularly when filming close ups of objects (as opposed to people) or when wanting to shift focus in a moving shot. The Luna Ultra's focus tended to search and jump around in such scenarios, which was amplified when dealing with dark objects or dimmer lighting. The UI also offers limited feedback and no persistent focus box when using standard tap-to-focus, which can be stressful when trying to monitor your recording on the Luna Ultra's small screen.

The AI-powered auto tracking performs better, which is handy if you're looking to stay on a subject rather than use focus pulls. Users can set a focus box by holding and dragging on the Luna Ultra's touchscreen. This keeps their subject in frame and in focus, though it does still search from time to time.

It's easy to detach the Luna Ultra's remote from its body, then clip it back once done. Credit: A. Yeo

In addition to the Luna Ultra's Standard Video and Standard Photo modes, its shooting modes include PureVideo (for low light), Timelapse, TimeShift (essentially Timelapse but with the camera moving), Pano (the gimbal automatically rotates to take photos and stitch them into a 360-degree image), and Slow-Mo. While the Pocket 4P's slow motion mode can record 240fps at 4K, the Luna Ultra only goes up to 120fps at the same resolution. It can reach 240fps, however this requires bumping the resolution down to 1080p.

The Luna Ultra accepts microSD cards, but it also has 47GB of internal storage that allows you to start filming right out of the box, without having to shell out more cash for increasingly expensive memory cards. The Luna Ultra's capacity may be less than half of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P's 103GB, but it's still enough to mitigate the stress of pulling out your camera only to find that you've misplaced your external storage.

Depending on its settings, Insta360 states that the Luna Ultra can run for up to 240 minutes. This should be more than enough run time for most use cases, though it can be extended further with the camera's 1000mAh battery handle accessory (more on this below). 

Insta360 Luna Ultra: Image quality A screenshot of footage from the Insta360 Luna Ultra, filming the Sydney Opera House at 3x zoom. Credit: A. Yeo

The Luna Ultra produces clear footage with good fidelity, delivering results that are at least similar, if not better, than most high end smartphones. Though not as rich or cinematic as footage captured with a mirrorless camera, video from the Luna Ultra doesn't look completely out of place when mixed into the same edit, which is definitely an achievement. The camera's automatic settings such as exposure, white balance, and focus are generally smooth and user-friendly, targeted toward ensuring you always have a usable shot, while colour profiles and resolutions help you tune in the look you want.

The Luna Ultra does offer some depth of field to play with for those blurry background shots that make a subject pop, but don't expect anything too drastic. DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P produces a more pronounced blur effect at the same reported focal length, creating even more separation between background and foreground than the Luna Ultra. 

The Luna Ultra produces clear footage with good fidelity, delivering results that are at least similar, if not better, than most high end smartphones.

Even so, this classically "cinematic" effect is hardware limited by sensor size and lens composition. As the Luna Ultra and 4P have similar specs in this regard, the difference is fairly minor and only apparent when you really push the effect, such as when filming a subject that's close to the foreground. It's nice to have some depth of field capability for such shots, however, these cameras are primarily aimed at quick and fuss-free capture of life's moments rather than carefully curated mise-en-scène. The Luna Ultra delivers on that brief splendidly.

The Luna Ultra's ISO tops out at 6400, less than the Osmo Pocket 4P's top of 51200 in low-light mode. In fact, the Luna Ultra's ISO is more comparable to the Pocket 3's standard, non-low light ISO range. Yet despite this, the Luna Ultra's low-light performance is still impressive, managing to capture details even in very dark conditions. This performance is likely thanks to the camera's onboard processing, which is handled by Insta360's Triple AI Chip system. This system consists of two imaging chips dedicated to low-light performance, while a third 4nm AI chip powers everything else. 

Footage filmed in dim environments does appear noisy and artificially brightened when viewed on the Luna Ultra's screen, looking more like a night-vision shot than a true-to-life rendition of the scene. Fortunately, this doesn't hold true once the footage is taken off the camera, delivering usable footage from a wide range of shooting conditions.

A screenshot of footage from the Insta360 Luna Ultra, filming the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Circular Quay, Sydney. Credit: A. Yeo

The auto exposure appears to adjust more gradually on the Luna Ultra than on DJI's gimbal cameras, which seems to be an intentional choice. While the Luna Ultra allows imperfect exposure on some frames, it's a reasonable trade off to prevent excessive fluctuation when quickly moving between sun and shade. The Luna Ultra did, however, tend to have more drastic swings in exposure when shooting low-light, as it worked to brighten and bring out detail in very dark conditions.

If you want to enhance your footage but aren't interested in fussing with too much post-production, the Luna Ultra offers several digital filters you can apply while filming. This includes three colour profiles familiar to Leica fans: Leica Natural, Leica Vivid, and Leica Chrome.

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For those who do want to dive into the more technical side of filming, the Luna Ultra can record in I-Log, Insta360's proprietary log profile. Though footage shot in log appears flatter and more washed out when recorded, it actually captures a wider dynamic range, This enables more flexibility when colour grading in post, opening up the potential for stunning results. (If you want to try shooting in I-Log, it's natively supported in popular free colour grading software DaVinci Resolve. You can also download free LUTs, essentially log post-production presets, from Insta360's website to help you get started.)

The Luna Ultra can also film in Dolby Vision. While the average user is unlikely to benefit from the standardised HDR format, its inclusion is reflective of Insta360's goal to position its gimbal camera as a tool for pro and semi-pro creators.

Insta360 Luna Ultra: Accessories The Luna Ultra's battery handle has tripod feet for a little bit of extra utility. Credit: A. Yeo

Like the Osmo Pocket, the Luna Ultra has a battery handle accessory which includes a 1/4" thread mounting hole. Both cameras also have smaller handles which have threads but not batteries, despite featuring USB-C ports. However, Insta360's handles also come equipped with handy little wire tripod feet that fold out. They're a great addition that adds extra utility, though their small footprint means they're also less stable than a proper tripod attachment.

Unfortunately, the Luna Ultra's other accessories could use some improvement. Insta360 appears to have taken inspiration from the Osmo Pocket 3's hard protective cover, using a similar cradle design for its own cover to protect the length of the Luna Ultra on its screen side.

Insta360 does improve the cover's design by adding a nifty hinged door to encase the gimbal, giving it extra protection. Even so, the Luna Ultra's case runs into the same issue that the Pocket 3 does, in that its bulk makes it cumbersome to use and irritating to carry around. With the Osmo Pocket 4 having ditched the cradle cover for a small gimbal clamp and protective soft bag, the Luna Ultra's design feels dated in comparison.

Its protective case is bulky, but does the job. Credit: A. Yeo

Insta360 sells an alternative $10 sliding case, which is installed by prying off the Luna Ultra's wind shield and attaching it in its place. Sliding the cover down is meant to activate the camera, allowing for quick and easy one-handed use. However, Mashable found it loose and prone to sliding down when carried in a pocket, leaving us glad to have a more secure option in the original protective case. The sliding protective case also doesn't have storage for the black mist filter and wide-angle lens, making it an incomplete replacement.

The Luna Ultra's Mini Fill Light feels under-engineered. This accessory consists of a small rectangular USB-C rechargeable light that magnetises to a thin plastic bracket, which in turn slides onto the back of the gimbal hinge where it's secured with a fiddly plastic ring. Unfortunately, it feels flimsy enough that users might hesitate to toss it in their bag. While the ability to use the light independently gives the fill light some versatility, it's clunky and inelegant for its primary purpose, particularly when compared with the Osmo Pocket 4 and 4P's hot swappable fill light.

Should you buy the Insta360 Luna Ultra? The Insta360 Luna Ultra is a flexible gimbal camera with a lot to offer. Credit: A. Yeo

The Insta360 Luna Ultra starts at $769.99 for the Standard Bundle, which includes a protective cover, 1/4" thread handle, wrist strap, and its attached wind guard. In comparison, while we don't have official U.S. pricing for the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, its Standard Combo bundle is priced at £529 in the UK (approximately $706).

Whether it's worth springing the extra cash for the Insta360 Luna Ultra depends on your needs, and whether or not you've already invested in either brand's ecosystem. If you already have other DJI products such as their Mic 3, you may prefer to pick up an Osmo Pocket 4P simply for ease of compatibility (although DJI mics can still work with the Luna Ultra via their receiver).

On the other hand, if you tend to shoot solo and could use the convenience and flexibility of a removable remote, or if you're chasing the highest resolution available in the gimbal form factor, it's hard to go past the Luna Ultra.

GET A FREE $25 STARBUCKS GIFT CARD: Purchase any new MacBook Neo from Best Buy and get a free $25 Starbucks gift card. Online orders will receive an e-gift card via e-mail, and in-store purchases will get a physical gift card.

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Everything is more expensive these days, including MacBooks. When the MacBook Neo first landed on the market in March, the least expensive option came in at $599. That's now $699, but Best Buy has a way of making the price hike feel slightly less painful. Check out this deal.

As of Aug. 17, Best Buy is offering a free $25 Starbucks gift card with purchase of any new MacBook Neo. The 13-inch MacBook Neo with 256GB SSD costs $699 while the larger 512GB SSD is $799.

Apple's first budget laptop now comes with an extra perk: free coffee. Snag this deal from Best Buy and you'll be able to enjoy $25 worth of free Starbucks. New college students might find this deal espeically worthwhile, and a fun way to start a fresh school year.

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"Even at its new $699 starting price, the MacBook Neo offers unbeatable value, and I think it's easily the best laptop under $1,000 right now," wrote Mashable Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth in his review of the MacBook Neo. He points out this isn't the right laptop if you'll be doing heavy video editing, for example, but it might be perfect for those who do simpler tasks.

In addition to being Apple's least expensive laptop, the MacBook Neo comes with the A18 chip and 8GB of memory. You get to choose between 256 or 512GB of SSD. The colors are worth noting too since it comes in a fun Blush, Indigo, Citrus, or Silver.

Since everything is more expensive, a deal that offers us free coffee is one to take advantage of. If you've been considering making the upgrade to the MacBook Neo, today's deal at Best Buy might be your sign to make the purchase.

I tested its features, accuracy and battery life, and this is Samsung’s best watch yet. But it’s also the most expensive. Here’s who should splurge on the Ultra 2 and who’s better off with the Galaxy Watch 9.

I've spent the past few weeks with Lenovo's brand-new Wildcat Lake-powered IdeaPad Slim 3i laptop, featuring Intel's latest Core 7 350 processor. While I really want to love this laptop, it feels like modern hardware housed in a design from several years ago—and I have mixed feelings about that.

Google's Pixel 11 lineup brings Magic Capture, Instant Night Sight, and one genuinely surprising choice: the cheapest and priciest models share a main camera. We tried Magic Capture ourselves and asked Google why the Fold's camera is different.

A few years ago, Google introduced a cool new feature for its Pixel phone lineup and then pretty much stopped talking about it almost immediately afterward. I'm talking about the ability to output video to an external display via USB-C, allowing you to mirror your Pixel's screen to an external display with a USB-C, DisplayPort, or HDMI input. But there's more.

People love to share posts of their Home Assistant dashboards, and I've always been impressed by the 3D recreations of people's homes that people use to monitor and control their smart home devices. It's always seemed like too much effort to set up, but one Home Assistant user has created a home dashboard that's so cool that I'm sorely tempted to make one myself.

By default, Windows sets the refresh rate to 60Hz when you first boot a new PC or reinstall Windows, regardless of your monitor's native refresh rate. This is why one of the most popular pieces of advice for Windows users is to manually increase the refresh rate in Windows Settings after getting a new PC or reinstalling Windows. The catch is that Windows can revert your monitor's refresh rate to 60Hz in many other situations as well, without notifying you.

When I was forced to accept that Windows Phone was going the way of the dinosaurs, I decided LG best embodied what I adored about Microsoft’s ill-fated mobile efforts. Within a few years, LG began to show the same signs of degradation, and I begrudgingly moved on once again… with one exception.

Luxury sedans from Germany can be eye-wateringly expensive when new, but depreciation can turn them into surprisingly affordable used-car bargains. One three-year-old sedan now costs roughly the same as a mid-trim family car from a mainstream brand, yet offers the kind of upscale cabin, technology, and refinement that economy-focused automakers still struggle to match. For buyers willing to accept a few miles on the odometer, it's a compelling way to get genuine luxury without paying a luxury-car sticker price.

I know that reading the headline of this article must be pretty baffling, because hey, what's a better backup than a NAS? NAS systems were made to be backups, among other things. Their uses are endless, but pretty much everyone I know uses their NAS as a backup.

SAVE $30: As of Aug. 17, the Sony LinkBuds Clip open earbuds are discounted to $198 at Amazon. That saves you $30 on the list price.

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Noise-canceling earbuds may be a popular pick for listeners, but there's something nice about open earbuds. They are a great option for those who prefer to be more aware of what's going on around them while listening, rather than being cut off from the outside world. If you've been thinking about buying a pair, the Sony LinkBuds Clip is a model we recommend.

Amazon even has them on sale right now, so it's a perfect time to grab them.

Normally listed at $228, the Sony LinkBuds Clip is now $198 on Amazon in every color. That saves you $30 overall, though not for long. Most of the colors have a "limited time deal" tag right now, so be quick to scoop them up at this price before the discount disappears.

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Earning the spot as the "best newcomer" in our roundup of the best open earbuds — thanks to being "the first to truly rival Bose's rich soundscape" — the Sony LinkBuds Clip are an investment well worth making if open earbuds have been on your mind. Their battery can last up to 37 hours with the charging case, they feature a comfortable and secure fit, and they boast excellent sound quality, with writer Simon Cohen saying they're "some of the best-sounding open-ear wireless earbuds you can buy" in our review.

On top of that, they come with three listening modes: Standard, Voice Boost for noisy places, and Sound Leakage Reduction for quieter places. That way, you can find the best option depending on where you are.

If they've caught your eye, act fast to save on the Sony LinkBuds Clip while they're still on sale at Amazon.

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Animations have been part of the desktop experience for decades, starting with early graphical interface innovations and evolving into a staple of modern operating systems. But they’ve had a checkered history, falling in and out of fashion as tastes evolve and priorities vary.

TL;DR: The Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G5 (G50F) gaming monitor is on sale for $199 at Amazon, down from its $349.99 list price.

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An 180Hz gaming monitor from a top-tier brand can rack up quite a price in today’s market, even in smaller sizes. That said, Amazon is continuing its string of reliable Samsung bargains, making it much easier on your bank account to upgrade your setup. 

As of Aug. 17, the Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G5 (G50F model) gaming monitor is available to buy for only $199 on Amazon. Against its $349.99 list price, that cuts $150.99 off the total for a 43% discount — and is now the lowest price ever seen at the retailer (as confirmed via price tracker camelcamelcamel).

Sold and shipped by Amazon directly, free delivery is available, with orders fulfilled by Aug. 22, while Prime members can get it as soon as Aug. 18. Free 30-day returns are included, too. 

For the money, the Odyssey G5 offers a 32-inch Fast IPS panel with 2560x1440 QHD resolution. That’s 1.7 times the pixel density of Full HD — so when you boot up even the latest games like Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls or Beast of Reincarnation, you’ll get a noticeably sharper display without paying tons more for OLED or 4K.  

Speaking of Marvel Tokon, any fast-paced title like fighting games or shooters will feel incredible to play thanks to the Odyssey G5’s 180Hz refresh rate, too. Along with the 1ms GtG response time, the extra speed should make motion feel much cleaner than on a basic 60Hz or 75Hz screen.

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NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync are both supported, helping the monitor stay in step with compatible graphics cards to reduce tearing, lag, and uneven-looking motion. Plus, the classic HDR10 lends brighter highlights and more nuanced shadows, while the IPS panel offers a wide 178-degree viewing angle.

For even more value at the sub-$200 price point, Samsung has also packed in several gaming extras: Black Equalizer for brightening darker areas to make hidden enemies easier to spot, Virtual Aim Point for an on-screen crosshair, and Auto Source Switch+ for automatically jumping to newly connected devices.

Any gamers who fancy trying out 4K OLED can also find LG's 32-inch UltraGear monitor on sale at 40% off. Among even larger monitors, the 40-inch curved Samsung Odyssey G7 is on offer for under $650. 

TL;DR: In celebration of Pokémon's 30-year anniversary, Krispy Kreme is launching six Pokémon-themed doughnuts across the U.S. This limited-edition collection features Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and a Poké Ball.

For years, American Pokémon fans have suffered through severe international FOMO as Krispy Kreme locations in Australia and South Korea roll out exclusive, character-themed doughnut lineups. The painful wait is officially over: Krispy Kreme is dropping its official Pokémon collection across the U.S. on Monday, Aug. 18.

The limited-edition release brings six custom designs to the menu, covering the iconic Gen 1 starters, fan favorites, and the essential Poké Ball:

• Bulbasaur: An Original Glazed doughnut dipped in vanilla icing, finished with a leaf frosting accent and a Bulbasaur topper.

• Charmander: A chocolate and toasted marshmallow-filled shell doughnut dipped in orange caramel icing, topped with red and gold sugar "sparks" and a Charmander piece.

• Jigglypuff: An Original Glazed piped with strawberry buttercream, dusted with strawberry cookie crunch, and topped with a Jigglypuff decal.

• Pikachu: A lemon-flavored Kreme doughnut dipped in vanilla icing, decorated with yellow lightning nonpareils and a Pikachu topper.

• Poké Ball: An Original Glazed topped with vanilla icing, vibrant red sprinkles, and chocolate piping.

• Squirtle: An Original Glazed piped with cotton candy buttercream, coated in sanding sugar nonpareils, and topped with a surfing Squirtle piece.

“We had so much fun bringing the world of Pokémon to life through doughnuts in a way only Krispy Kreme can,” said Alison Holder, Chief Brand and Product Officer at Krispy Kreme. “From Pokémon-inspired creations and playful flavors to themed cups, special packaging, and fan surprises, this collection is made to be caught and shared as we celebrate 30 incredible years of Pokémon.”

Where to find the collection

In Krispy Kreme shops, you can order the doughnuts à la carte or grab a custom Pokémon dozen box, which packs all six specialty designs alongside classic Original Glazed doughnuts in limited-edition packaging. Krispy Kreme is also dropping five limited-edition Pokémon collectible cups, each filled with 10 Original Glazed Gold Dots.

Want to make sure you don't miss out? The Pokémon Doughnut Collection is now available for preorder — choose a pickup or delivery date of Aug. 18:

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Participating grocery retailers will also carry a dedicated six-pack featuring Charmander, Pikachu, Jigglypuff, a Poké Ball, and two Original Glazed doughnuts.

How to get a free Original Glazed doughnut

If you want to grab a free treat, mark Aug. 22 on your calendar. Anyone who visits a participating Krispy Kreme shop or drive-thru wearing any Pokémon merchandise will receive one free Original Glazed doughnut — no purchase necessary.

SAVE $50: As of Aug. 17, the Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) is on sale for $399 at Amazon. That's an 11% discount on the list price.

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The Apple iPad 11-inch (A16) has dropped in price at Amazon, giving you the chance to save $50 on the 128GB model. This deal applies to all colorways, so you can choose from yellow, blue, pink, or silver, all for the lower price of $399. This deal does not include AppleCare+, which can be added on for an extra cost.

This iPad features Apple’s A16 chip. This gives it a faster performance and an all-day battery life that won't let you down. It has a Liquid Retina display that includes True Tone, a feature that adjusts the screen to the color temperature of your surroundings.

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It runs on iPadOS, which means you can use multiple apps at once without lag or slow performance. You can also access apps such as Safari, Messages, and Keynote, with even more available through the App Store. Netflix, Prime Video, and more are great for streaming, and gaming apps let you use the iPad for play too.

It also has a 12MP Center Stage front camera for video calls and a 12MP Wide rear camera with True Tone flash for photos, document scanning, and 4K video. This iPad also supports other Apple accessories such as the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard Folio.

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SAVE $10: As of Aug. 17, the CMF BY Nothing Watch 3 Pro is on sale for $69 at Amazon. That's $10 off its list price of $79.

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Budget-friendly buys are always a good find, especially at a time when tech prices are looking less friendly on the wallet. If you've been hoping to find a smartwatch in that category, the CMF BY Nothing Watch 3 Pro is our favorite budget smartwatch, and Amazon's made it even cheaper for a limited time.

As of Aug. 17, every color of the CMF BY Nothing Watch 3 Pro at the retailer has been marked down to $69. Compared to its usual list price of $79, that's a nice $10 discount. Again, this is a limited-time deal, so you don't have long to act.

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The CMF BY Nothing Watch 3 Pro is an impressive budget model, offering up to 13 days of battery life and tracking for heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO₂), stress levels, workouts, and more. Writer Lauren Allain wrote in her review that it "looks, feels, and functions like a smartwatch that costs hundreds more." She added that the "fitness tracking metrics are detailed, the sleep tracking dives deep, and the battery keeps it powered up for weeks."

With high praise like that, it's no wonder it earned the spot as our top budget pick in our roundup of the best smartwatches. Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth wrote: "If you're looking for the best smartwatch under $100, nothing else comes close."

Act fast to score a sweet deal on the CMF BY Nothing Watch 3 Pro while it's still on sale at Amazon.

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