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One of our top Dyson Supersonic dupes has never been cheaper: Save $101 on the Shark SpeedStyle Flex Pro

Mashable - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 20:26

SAVE $100.99: Normally $249.99, the Shark SpeedStyle Flex Pro is on sale for just $149 on Amazon ahead of its October Prime event. That's a 40% savings and a record-low price on one of the best Dyson Supersonic alternatives.

Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark SpeedStyle Flex Pro $149 at Amazon
$249.99 Save $100.99   Get Deal

We're big fans of Dyson's beauty tech here at Mashable — and most of its vacuums, for the record — but we're even bigger fans of saving money whenever possible. Lead Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard spent months vetting the best budget-friendly dupes for Dyson's splurgy Supersonic hair dryer. Now, one of them happens to be on sale for a record-low price.

As of Oct. 1, the Shark SpeedStyle Flex Pro is only $149 on Amazon. That's 40% off its usual sticker price of $249.99, which works out to a $100 savings. The only other time it's been this cheap was during Amazon's summer Prime Day sale in June, according to the price-tracking site camelcamelcamel.

Shark makes several iterations of its SpeedStyle hair dryer, all of which share an "IQ Styling" feature that automatically adjusts their heat and airflow depending on the attachment you're using. The "Flex Pro" model comes with the most attachments and has a twisting base for easy storage.

Allard said her "first and lasting impression of this hair dryer was that it doesn't play with its air speeds — they're strong. ... Reliably, my whole head was entirely dry in less than 15 minutes." She especially liked its QuickSmooth Brush for styling.

Amazon's deal on the SpeedStyle Flex Pro comes ahead of its Prime Big Deal Days event on Oct. 6 and 7 (commonly referred to as "October Prime Day"). If you're looking for even more early deals on beauty tech, check out our running list of the best. Crucially, this is one of the few that isn't exclusive to Prime members.

If the SpeedStyle Flex Pro sells out or gets more expensive on Amazon by the time you go to buy it — it's labeled as a "limited-time deal" — try Sephora, which was also selling it for $149 at the time of writing. It was 99 cents pricier at Best Buy, Ulta, and on Shark's own website.

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35+ early October Prime Day deals: We found live deals on Echo Dot, Bose, Lego, and Fire TV

Mashable - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 20:25
Early October Prime Day Deals at a glance: Best headphone deal Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) Headphones $319 (save $40) Get Deal Best Amazon device deal Amazon Echo Dot $39.99 (save $40) Get Deal Best TV deal Amazon Ember 55-inch Artline QLED 4K TV $499.99 (Save $400) Get Deal Best Deal Under $50 Soundcore P30i by Anker noise-cancelling earbuds $24.99 (save $25) Get Deal Best power station deal Bluetti Elite 100 V2 $499 (Save $400) Get Deal Best Memory deal SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD $251.93 (Save $48.06) Get Deal Best smartwatch deal Garmin Vivoactive 5 $181.97 (save $118.02) Get Deal Best Lego Deal Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement $62.04 (save $47.95) Get Deal Best Apple deal to watch Apple AirPods Pro 3 $234 (save $15) Get Deal Best for Prime members Audible $0.99 per month for 4 months + $20 Audible credit Get Deal

Amazon's next Prime Day is officially on the horizon. Its fall savings event, Prime Big Deal Days (aka "October Prime Day") is coming Oct. 6 and 7, with competing festivities at Target and Walmart.

The best Prime Day deals are your chance to get some relief from the RAMageddon price hikes impacting the tech industry this year. For its part, Amazon increased the prices of nearly two dozen Kindles, Fire TV Sticks, Echo smart speakers, and eero routers this summer because of rising component costs. Seasonal sales like Prime Big Deal Days and Black Friday should cancel out some of those markups.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime in time for the next Prime Day

As we gear up for fall, Amazon is already dropping early October Prime Day deals, and we've hunted down the best ones for you. Savings are fluctuating quickly; for example, Fire TV Sticks were heavily discounted last week, jumped back to full price, and are back on sale. We're still holding out for more deals, considering Amazon Echo devices and Kindle e-readers have yet to go on sale.

Finally, a word of warning: We do expect prices to drop even lower on select Apple products when the sale starts Oct. 6, so you might want to hold out until then. In the meantime, we'll be regularly updating our picks in the lead-up to Prime Big Deal Days. You can also check out our guide to the top October Prime Day tech deals for more savings.

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

Best headphone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort (2nd Gen) Headphones $319 at Amazon
$359 Save $40   Get Deal Why we like it

Ahead of October Prime Day, we spotted the first deal on the second-generation Bose QuietComfort headphones. Mashable's audio expert Bethany Allard says that the Bose QuietComfort (2nd gen) are the best combination of comfort, noise cancellation, sound quality, and value. And right now, they're on sale for the first time ever and an even better value as they're 11% off. Get them for $319, and save $40 on the headphones that are usually $359.

More headphone dealsMore wireless earbuds dealsBest Apple deal to watch Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 3 ✅ $234 at Amazon
$249 Save $15   Get Deal Why we like it

The basic AirPods just got an upgrade with the new AirPods 5, and last year's Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back on sale. Ahead of October Prime Day, shop the Apple AirPods Pro 3 for $234, a $15 discount. The price isn't bad for an early deal, but we recommend waiting for Prime Big Deal Days to begin, when we expect the price to drop to $199 or lower. The earbuds have ANC, a more comfortable fit, and bring live translation to the AirPods experience. They're perfect for commuters and even measure your heart rate, which is great for athletes who love a good workout playlist.

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Best Amazon device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Dot $39.99 at Amazon
$79.99 Save $40.00   Get Deal Why we like it

Finally! Amazon's Echo devices are officially on sale ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. Right now, grab the Amazon Echo Dot for just $39.99. While that's not the lowest sale price we've ever spotted on the Echo Dot, it's the best price since Amazon increased prices on its devices.

The Echo Dot is a perfectly compact smart speaker. Plus, it's compatible with Alexa+, a smarter home assistant that helps you do everything from meal planning to booking dinner reservations.

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Best TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Ember 55-inch Artline QLED 4K TV ✅ $499.99 at Amazon
$899.99 Save $400   Get Deal Why we like it

"If you want an aesthetic TV that doubles as artwork on your wall, but don't quite have the budget for Samsung's The Frame, Amazon's new Ember Artline TVs are a solid alternative. The 55-inch model is on sale for less than $500 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, which is 44% off and its best price on record. While Amazon's art TV isn't quite as impressive in the specs department as Samsung's, it does offer a free art gallery and a wide selection of frame options at no extra cost. It's not our top pick at full price, but at $400 off? It's hard to pass up." — Christina Buff, Mashable Contributor

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Best power station deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bluetti Bluetti Elite 100 V2 ✅ $499 at Amazon
$899 Save $400   Get Deal Why we like it

"Ahead of Prime Day, this Bluetti power unit has $400 off the list price. It comes with a 1,024Wh capacity and 1,800W output, with 11 ports so you can charge multiple devices at once. It can also fully recharge in about 70 minutes with TurboBoost AC charging, making it a great option for last-minute use.

The 10-millisecond UPS (uninterruptible power supply) means this is a great model for plugging into your workstation or the WiFi router at home when a storm threatens to take out grid power. A 10 UPS means the Ecoflow will take over providing power within 10 milliseconds of losing wall power." — Lois Mackenzie, Mashable Contributor

More power station dealsBest memory and SSD deals Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD ✅ $269.97 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $30.02   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: SanDisk SanDisk 512GB microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 $159.99 at Amazon
$199.99 Save $40   Get Deal Why we like it

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

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Best fitness tracker and smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Vivoactive 5 $181.97 at Amazon
$299.99 Save $118.02   Get Deal Why we like it

Many runners believe Garmin is the gold standard of smartwatches and fitness trackers. And ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, you can grab the Garmin Vivoactive 5 for just $181.97. That saves you over $118 off its retail price.

The Vivoactive 5 features an AMOLED display and up to 11 days of battery life, so you can wear it around the clock. It provides energy monitoring and a sleep score, so you get personalized tips to improve your sleep. Plus, it has 80 built-in types of sport tracking.

Best Lego deal Opens in a new window Credit: Lego Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement $62.04 at Amazon
$109.99 Save $47.95   Get Deal Why we like it

"The Lego Botanicals Flower Arrangement is an absolute delight for adult builders, with its 1,161 pieces coming together to create a display of 14 flowers (including camellias, peonies, hydrangeas, baby’s breath, ranunculus, bouvardia, and lilies) in a white vase. If it's one you've had on your radar, Amazon has a sweet little early October Prime Day treat for you: it's currently at its lowest-ever price of $62.04. It's retiring soon, making now an excellent time to grab it for less.

It's not the only Botanicals deal we've spotted, either. You can see even more of our favorite floral sets on sale below." — Hannah Hoolihan, Mashable Contributor

More Lego dealsBest streaming and subscription deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Audible $0.99/month for four months Get Deal Why we like it

Right now, Prime members can save 80% on four months of Amazon's audiobook service, paying just $0.99 for their first four months. Your membership lets you download one title per month. including classics, new releases, and BookTok faves like the ACOTAR series. And if 99 cents feels a little high, you can also sign up for a 30-day free trial.

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I used the Beats 360—AirPods Max 2 aren't the best wireless headphones anymore

How-To Geek - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 20:00

The AirPods Max 2 are among the best headphones if you consider their overall feature set, and they're even status symbols. They stand out from the latest Bose or Sony headphones and are clearly a flex that shows you have $549 to spend on audio. Even so, they have limitations. They sound good enough, but they're heavy, lack gym-friendly sweat resistance, and lose some of their features if you use Android.

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Pete Davidson is talking exes, Ye, influencers, and AI. Naturally, the internet has thoughts.

Mashable - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 19:41

Pete Davidson has a lot to get off his chest. And, no, not just the tattoos.

In a new Variety cover story and accompanying videos published Sept. 30, the comedian opened up about famous exes Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande, discussed Ye's harassment, took aim at influencer culture, and defended AI filmmaking. And, naturally, the internet had plenty to say about all of it.

He reflected on dating Kim Kardashian — and offered Ye some sympathy

Davidson revisited one of his most scrutinized relationships: his time with Kim Kardashian.

The two began dating after sharing a kiss in an October 2021 Saturday Night Live sketch, while she was divorcing Ye (formerly Kanye West). They split in August 2022, but Davidson says there's still love there. "I’m one of the survivors — the few and the proud. We’re like the Marines," he joked about men who have dated Kardashians.

He said Kardashian respected his boundaries, but the constant attention and security became overwhelming while he was dealing with mental health and substance use issues. His comments drew criticism online, with some users accusing him of portraying himself as a victim. "There he goes crying again, nobody made you date her," said one user.

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As for Ye, who targeted Davidson on Instagram in 2022 and released an "Eazy" music video depicting a claymation version of the comedian being kidnapped and beheaded, Davidson gave a look into what exactly he faced at the time: "What tripped me out is I was super open about mental stuff — everyone knows this about me — and it's like he was [saying], 'Kill yourself.' And he did push me," Davidson said.

He added a joke that whoever Kardashian dated first would have faced Ye’s wrath: "I cleared the path for her to get back into the dating pool."

Despite that history, Davidson expressed a surprising amount of sympathy. "He’s also lost a parent and has mental stuff, and I don't know how he deals with it or who he has around him," he said. Davidson added that Ye was trying to push people away, concluding: "There's zero way he really feels like that."

He defended Ariana Grande against comments about her appearance

Davidson had kind words for Grande, whom he dated and was briefly engaged to in 2018. "I think Ariana’s fuckin’ cool and immensely talented and an awesome girl," he said. "We’re not texting or whatever, but we’re cool."

Asked about the scrutiny surrounding her appearance, he was considerably less fond of the people doing the commenting. "I don’t like it at all. It’s not cool. She’s a really strong person — I’ve witnessed it — and I don’t understand it," Davidson said. "She knows how to handle this stuff, though. She’s been around. So she’ll be OK, but I think it’s fucked up."

He also joked that there should be a support group for men like him and Jake Gyllenhaal, who have become the subjects of famous breakup songs. (Gyllenhal is thought to be the inspiration for Taylor Swift's song, All Too Well.)

SEE ALSO: We're having the wrong conversation about Ariana Grande He had something to say about influencers, too

In Variety’s accompanying "Ask a Local" video, Davidson mocked "get ready with me" videos and TikTok dances.

"Girls are just talking to themselves on there, and they’re like, 'OK, come get ready with me,' and I’m like, 'Who the fuck are you? What do you do?' Nothing. What the fuck is this?" He claimed creators make "$40 million a year," (without naming anyone), and declared that "the world’s broken."

Creators had responses. Hayley Kalil wrote: "Mind you, he does the same thing, just for a TV camera instead of a phone camera." In Variety’s Instagram comments, Claudia Oshry, known as @girlwithnojob, wrote: "But he literally does nothing and also makes $40M....??"

"Imagine dating the biggest influencer of all time and still having these thoughts?" added Oti Mabuse. Creator @wellwithraele questioned why his criticism focused on women: "If the influencer industry was dominated by men, no one would care or have any qualms about a single thing."

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Other responses were more supportive of Davidson’s criticism. "Pete Davidson said what everyone else was thinking," said one user. Another called it the "right message, wrong messenger."

He explained the AI behind his upcoming movie

Davidson also defended the use of AI for locations in Doug Liman's upcoming thriller Bitcoin, saying it allowed the production to avoid extensive travel. "We were trying to shoot a $250 million movie," he said. TheWrap reported that the film actually cost $70 million and used AI for settings and lighting.

Davidson stressed that the production still employed a full crew and extras, adding: "None of our performances are AI or being altered or anything."

The cost-saving argument wasn’t winning over everyone online. "This might just be the least appealing movie of all time," wrote one user. "Oh, they used AI? Well, guess I won't be seeing the Gal Gadot/Pete Davidson Bitcoin movie after all," wrote another.

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The Wayback Machine preserved 21 years of photos from a webcam that deletes everything

How-To Geek - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 19:30

FogCam is a long-running project at San Francisco State University. It began in 1994 and has shown live views from different parts of the campus over the years. What makes it special is that it’s the world's oldest continuously operating webcam.

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Google Messages kept interrupting my music in Android Auto, and this is the only fix that actually worked

How-To Geek - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 19:00

My routine is pretty simple once I get in the car. I connect to Android Auto, hit play, and I get on with my drive. It’s one of those little things I’ve gotten used to—until Google Messages started messing with it.

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HP's $699 OmniBook 5 boasts OLED and 42-hour battery life

How-To Geek - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 18:59

HP is taking its turn at challenging the MacBook Neo. It's releasing a new OmniBook 5 14 that promises similarly fun colors, but with key upgrades over its main challenger — including potentially gigantic battery life.

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This Linux experiment convinced me to stop dual-booting Windows

How-To Geek - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 18:30

Over the last year, I've been using Linux more consistently. What originally started as a way to breathe life into my tired old Windows PCs has become something that could replace Windows for me. Like many people who switched to Linux, one of the biggest things holding me back is the software. There are apps I’ve used for years that simply aren’t available on Linux.

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Teenage girl gift ideas that are actually unique

Mashable - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 18:08

Trends among teenagers are an ever-changing hellscape, and finding the best gifts for teen girls (that they'll actually use for longer than a month) is a coveted skill. Even millennials — people who are not that old, thank you very much — can have trouble keeping up with the world predominantly ruled by TikTok and content creators.

An important reminder: Don't just wing it. Gen Z girls are clearly loyal to a defined handful of brands and have very specific aesthetic goals. Goals that could be torched by the honest mistake of grabbing generic white earbuds instead of the best AirPods or not realizing that Owala has eclipsed Stanley in the hierarchy of trendy water bottles.

SEE ALSO: Claire's is betting Gen Alpha wants creators, not celebrities

But you know who does know what teenage girls want this year? Other teenage girls. I'm regularly tracking viral TikTok products and compiling the most popular stuff with items that the high schoolers in my own life have mentioned. So even if you don't know what terms like whimsymaxxing mean, you're definitely in the right place to find a gift that a teenager thinks is cool. Whether it's for a birthday, holiday, high school graduation, or just because, here are 35+ unique gifts for teenage girls in 2026.

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Celebrating 20 years of How-To Geek

How-To Geek - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 18:01

20 years of How-To Geek. It is hard to believe, but our publication first launched in 2006, covering technology that looks almost prehistoric compared to the current landscape. Today, it's a new world of AI agents and vibe coding. When HTG started out, iPhones weren't even announced. Heck, Windows Vista wasn't even out yet.

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The most unique gifts for less than $50

Mashable - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 18:00

Some people just have a natural talent for finding gifts on a budget, whether it's Christmas, an anniversary, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or birthdays. Some people nail it every time, getting the "best gift-giver" award among those who are lucky to know them — wife, husband, boyfriend, teens, in-laws, and everyone else.

If you're not one of those people, don't fret. We're here to help no matter the occasion. We've put together a list of the best gift ideas for under $50, from expected-but-useful trinkets to cool items they definitely don't have yet. These unique, budget-friendly gift ideas come from a variety of categories, so you're sure to find something they'll love.

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How to watch Denmark vs. Portugal online for free

Mashable - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 18:00

TL;DR: Watch Denmark vs. Portugal in the Nations League for free on RTP. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The UEFA Nations League continues this week with Denmark vs. Portugal, a potentially tricky fixture for the visitors. Portugal are top of the group standings after two games, but Denmark in front of a packed Parken is arguably going to be their toughest test.

Cristiano Ronaldo will not feature, but Portugal are not short of talent.

If you're interested in watching Denmark vs. Portugal in the Nations League from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Denmark vs. Portugal?

Denmark vs. Portugal in the Nations League kicks off at 2.45 p.m. ET on Oct. 1. This fixture takes place at Parken.

How to watch Denmark vs. Portugal for free

Denmark vs. Portugal in the Nations League is available to live stream for free on RTP.

RTP is geo-restricted to Portugal, 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 Portugal, meaning you can live stream Denmark vs. Portugal for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Denmark vs. Portugal for free by following these simple steps:

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

  2. Download the app to your device of choice

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

  4. Visit ITVX

  5. Watch Denmark vs. Portugal for free from anywhere in the world

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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 Denmark vs. Portugal without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for RTP?

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

  • Servers in 105 countries, including Portugal

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

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is 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 Denmark vs. Portugal for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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Reddit will block Old Reddit for users who don’t use it for six months

Mashable - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 17:59

If you're a Reddit user who prefers the old Reddit platform, colloquially referred to as "Old Reddit," over the newly designed one, then you're going to want to pay attention to this.

According to Reddit, the company will start blocking Old Reddit for Redditors that haven't used Old Reddit in the previous six months.

Reddit previously limited Old Reddit only to users who are logged into their account.

"In the next few months, we'll further limit access for logged-in users to only those who have used Old Reddit in the last six months (which covers the vast majority of all Old Reddit users)," Reddit posted in r/modnews. 

The Reddit employee who posted this news added that this change will not apply to logged-in platform mods. They can continue to use Old Reddit without any usage requirements.

This latest move appears to point to the company eventually moving away from the old version of the platform, although Reddit has not yet committed to that publicly, at least.

"We’re still working on the future of Old Reddit," the employee posted alongside the usage announcement.

These changes over at Reddit, including the recently announced shutdown of RSS feeds and its public API, have been attributed to the rise of AI bots, according to the company.

SEE ALSO: Reddit is ending RSS feeds — with no replacement. You can blame AI bots.

"Earlier this year, we required people to log in to use Old Reddit, addressing its largest source of abusive scraping and automated traffic: unauthenticated access," Reddit said in its latest update. "That change helped reduce scraping and automated abuse, but still allowed any logged-in account to access Old Reddit, including accounts with no prior Old Reddit use."

This six-month usage requirement will be introduced to "close the gap," according to the company.

Reddit is not shutting the door on AI. The company has become a favorite source for many AI chatbots. As a result, Reddit has discovered that licensing deals with AI companies can be quite lucrative for the social platform. These latest moves are intended to shut out the AI bots that are scraping the platform's content for free.

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The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection (Lucario) is in stock and under $50 at Amazon

Mashable - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 17:54

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection (Lucario) is on sale for $49.98 at Amazon, saving you $20.01 from the regular list price of $69.99.

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The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration continues with more packs from this new expansion — and we're seeing price cuts already, which is a good incentive for trading card collectors to get started on this particular line.

As of Oct. 1, the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection (Lucario) is $49.98 at Amazon, a reduction of $20.01 from the regular list price of $69.99. 

SEE ALSO: Shop the best early Prime Day deals on Pokémon, including 30th Celebration trading cards for under market price

This Tech Sticker Collection includes three Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration booster packs, a Lucario foil promo card, and a matching tech sticker sheet. And there's an Alolan Exeggutor variant of this collection, also marked down to $49.98 right now — not to mention plenty more Pokémon deals as Amazon gets ready to launch October Prime Day.

Alternatively, you can grab single 30th Celebration cards on TCGplayer if you're looking for something specific.

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Here we go again: Samsung raises Galaxy S26 smartphone prices

Mashable - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 17:37

It's a new fact of life in 2026: If a gadget has memory, it's going to get a price increase eventually.

And on the first day of October, PhoneArena noticed that Samsung had raised prices by $100 or more on its latest-generation flagship smartphones in the U.S., the Galaxy S26 line. Samsung opened the new phone release season when it released the Galaxy S26 in March, and since then, we've documented price increases from Apple, Acer, Google, HP, Motorola, Lenovo, Nintendo, Sony, and Xbox.

Because of a multi-trillion-dollar AI infrastructure spending spree, the memory components that are necessary for laptops, smartphones, gaming consoles, and other tech products are in short supply.

The Galaxy S26 price hikes hurt even more because the S26 and S26 Plus were already more expensive at launch than their S25 counterparts.

The new prices are:

  • Galaxy S26, 256GB — $999.99

  • Galaxy S26 Plus, 256GB — $1,199.99

  • Galaxy S26 Ultra, 256GB — $1,399.99

Prices vary depending on the storage option you choose, but in general, all the S26 phones are now $100 more expensive. As PhoneArena noted, the 1TB version of the S26 Ultra received a $200 increase.

We do have some good news, however.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, announced on Sept. 3, is unaffected by the price increases; you can still preorder that phone for a starting price of $699, and it's set to be released on Oct. 5.

In addition, you can still find some deals on the Galaxy S26. Amazon is selling the Galaxy S26 Ultra in the white colorway for over $100 off, letting you cancel out the price increase; you can also buy the base model S26 for its original price in select colors, also at Amazon. Finally, mobile carriers like Verizon and T-Mobile will often offer up to $1,000 off new phones if you switch, trade in an old device, or sign up for a specific plan.

SEE ALSO: Is Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE still a good value at $700? Top deals of the day:
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The 6-month-old Galaxy S26 series is now $100 more expensive

How-To Geek - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 17:37

The Galaxy S26 line might be half a year old, but its official price is going up. Samsung has raised prices across the core series by at least $100, with steeper increases at the high end.

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I ditched my whole-home network wiring plan after realizing one cable was enough

How-To Geek - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 17:30

Sometimes I wonder: Am I just a big fan of Ethernet, or do I dislike Wi-Fi? The answer is probably "yes." My home is full of various devices, and I try to wire them up as often as possible, as I find that ditching Wi-Fi for Ethernet brings great results 99% of the time.

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Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on October 1, 2026

Mashable - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 17:23

Wondering what the Moon will look like tonight? Its shape and brightness change throughout the month, so there's always something slightly different to see on its surface. Here's the lunar phase for tonight, plus what you might be able to see.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Thursday, Oct. 1, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in the Waning Gibbous phase, with 75% of its surface visible.

Without any visual aids, tonight you can see the Copernicus Crater, Oceanus Procellarum, and the Kepler Crater. If you have binoculars, you can also spot the Clavius, Alphonsus, Gassendi Craters. Finally, if you have access to a telescope, you'll see the Apollo 11 and 15 landing spots, plus the Descartes Highlands.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will take place on October 25 or 26, depending on your timezone.

What are Moon phases?

The Moon takes around 29.5 days to orbit Earth, and as it moves through this cycle, we see different amounts of its sunlit side from here. That's what creates the Moon's different phases, from a thin crescent through to a half Moon and, eventually, the Full Moon. Once it reaches the Full Moon, the cycle starts over again. NASA explains that the phase we see depends on the Moon's position in relation to Earth and the Sun.

The eight phases are:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it's not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

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How to watch Greece vs. Netherlands online for free

Mashable - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 17:15

TL;DR: Watch Greece vs. Netherlands in the Nations League for free on NPO. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The UEFA Nations League continues to entertain this week with a number of interesting fixtures, including Greece vs. Netherlands. The Dutch have looked pretty slick so far. They were unlucky to draw against Germany and then followed that up with a convincing win over Finland.

Now Xavi Hernández's team visits Greece for another tough matchup.

If you're interested in watching Greece vs. Netherlands in the Nations League from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Greece vs. Netherlands?

Greece vs. Netherlands in the Nations League kicks off at 2.45 p.m. ET on Oct. 1. This fixture takes place at the Stadio Toumbas.

How to watch Greece vs. Netherlands for free

Greece vs. Netherlands in the Nations League is available to live stream for free on NPO.

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5 new Netflix movies to watch in October

How-To Geek - Thu, 10/01/2026 - 17:00

It's October, which means we have officially entered the fourth quarter of 2026. This month is made for horror fans, as Halloween rapidly approaches. You can always find some horror movies to watch on Netflix. However, Netflix's new releases this month are more geared toward fans of thrillers and comedy.

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