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Mozilla Firefox receives major updates roughly every four weeks, giving the web browser a steady stream of bug fixes, new features, and security enhancements. Firefox 144 has now arrived with new options for tabs and profiles, a Google Lens shortcut, and other improvements.

SAVE $330: As of Oct. 14, the Dyson V12 Detect Slim cordless stick vacuum is on sale for $399.99 at Walmart. That matches its Black Friday price from 2024 and also beats the $429.99 sale price seen at Walmart's anti-Prime Big Deal Days sale last week.

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After an October Prime Day filled with less-than-thrilling Dyson deals, Walmart is quietly going Black Friday mode — with the best Dyson vacuum for most people, at least. As of Oct. 14, the Dyson V12 Detect Slim is on sale for $399.99 at Walmart (and Dyson's website), matching record-low pricing from Black Friday 2024. Last week, during Walmart's anti-Prime Big Deal Days sale, this same vacuum was $429.99. Hey, $30 is $30.

The V12 Detect Slim's $399.99 sale price looks even sweeter when plopped next to the $349.99 sale price seen on the Dyson V8. Everyone thinks of the V8 as the go-to budget Dyson vac, but I'd argue that such a title is more deserved by the V12 Detect Slim when that negligible extra $50 gets you 150 Air Watts of suction power versus the V8's 115 AW, and of course, the laser. Dyson's green laser lights up more than the path ahead, like the LED bulb on a Shark stick vacuum does. The laser also lights up all of the invisible dust, pet dander, kitty litter, and hair that have accumulate without you noticing. I test new robot vacuums every single month, and use my V12 Detect Slim laser to check their work on every hard floor my apartment.

SEE ALSO: Will the laser-equipped Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai solve Dyson's robot vacuum problem?

Once you get over how quickly your floors get gross in between vacuum days, using the V12 Detect Slim legitimately turns into some weird adult version of a game — "just two more minutes," you say to the rest of your household who is begging you to stop vacuuming at 11 p.m. If any cordless vacuum cleaner is going to convince someone to buy a manual vacuum over a robot vacuum, it's this one.

The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is a joy to use past the laser. Weighing just over five pounds, it's the most lightweight stick vacuum I've ever tried, and is super easy to grab and zip around. It won't be the slimmest Dyson vacuum anymore when the new Dyson PencilVac comes out in 2026, but you can definitely expect the PencilVac to cost considerably more than this $399.99 sale price.

Therabody announced four new products on Oct. 14, and among them is the TheraFace Mask Glo. This is the brand's second foray into red light LED face masks, and it comes at a more affordable price point than the original TheraFace Mask.

Where to buy TheraFace Mask Glo TheraFace Mask Glo $379.99 at Therabody Shop Now TheraFace Mask Glo $379.99 at Nordstrom Shop Now

The TheraFace Mask Glo retails for $379.99 and is available now. It features 504 red, red plus infrared, and blue LED lights to target wrinkles, acne, and skin elasticity. Treatments range from four to 12 minutes, and you can choose if you want the full cycle or just specific light colors. When used regularly, the TheraFace Mask Glo should visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles, firm skin, and even skin texture in as little as eight weeks.

Choose your treatment to target different skin ailments. Credit: Therabody

In addition to LED light therapy, the mask has vibrating technology in the head strap for a gentle scalp massage. The original TheraFace Mask has vibrating plates on the face mask itself for a full head massage, so that's what you're missing out on in the more affordable version.

I tested the OG TheraFace Mask, and my big hold-up with it was its $650 price. So, I'm excited to see Therabody offer a more budget-friendly LED treatment without skimping on features. I saw improvements in my skin after using the TheraFace Mask, and it's still a staple in my skincare routine (I even gave it a Mashable Choice Award).

SEE ALSO: TheraFace PRO is the ultimate 'it girl' skincare tool

Therabody differs from other LED masks in its design. The mask is one solid sheet with only eye holes — Shark's CryoGlow and CurrentBody's Skin both have nose and mouth cutouts — so it targets the entire face. It's also totally cordless and doesn't require a remote. Instead, a button on the side of the mask triggers and controls the treatments.

Along with the TheraFace Mask Glo, Therabody introduced the Theragun Mini Plus, Theragun Sense (2nd Gen), and Theragun Prime (6th Gen). All of the new products are available now.

The release of Python 3.15.0 alpha 1 on GitHub marks the beginning of the official preview and testing phase for the next feature version of the language. This alpha release gives the first look at the new changes that will make the language faster and much easier to work with.

By now, you’ve probably heard that a portable power station is the new must-have item. Unlike plenty of new tech, power stations are, in fact, useful for almost every home. Essentially, they’re a large, reliable battery that’ll keep your gadgets and even appliances operating without standard wall power.

Portable power stations are great to take camping, on van adventures, out on content creator assignments, or to the worksite. If you live in an area that’s prone to power outages, a portable power station can keep your phone charged, your CPAP machine on while sleeping, and some can even power the refrigerator, so you won’t have to worry about food spoilage. 

Portable power stations come in tons of varieties. Some are great for camping, while others weigh hundreds of pounds, powering up an entire house, and really push the limit of what we could consider portable. The market has seen serious expansion in the last few years, and we have tons of great models to choose from these days, so you're allowed to be as picky as you’d like in terms of power provided, port options, and nice extras. Here are Mashable’s favorite portable power stations.

Gmail does its best to help you stay on top with calendar events, meetings, and other stuff. But the beauty of the AI age is that it can do a lot of things for you, even stuff that couldn't be automated before. Now, it will help you schedule meetings yourself, too.

Ten years on from its original release and several small revisions later, the NVIDIA Shield Android-powered streaming box is still a force to be reckoned with. I’m starting to wonder if the reason we haven’t seen a proper follow-up is because NVIDIA has done such a good job building and supporting these things.

TL;DR: Live stream Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers for free on RTVE. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Spain have looked incredibly comfortable in World Cup qualification so far, winning three from three and conceding zero goals. Next up they face Bulgaria, a team that has yet to secure a single point. This could get messy.

If you want to watch Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Spain vs. Bulgaria?

Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at 7:45 p.m. BST on Oct. 14. This fixture takes place at the Estadio José Zorrilla.

How to watch Spain vs. Bulgaria for free

Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on RTVE.

RTVE is geo-restricted to Spain, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Spain, meaning you can access free live streams on RTVE from anywhere in the world.

Lve stream Spain vs. Bulgaria for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

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

4. Visit RTVE

5. Stream Spain vs. Bulgaria for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select World Cup qualifiers before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for RTVE?

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

• Servers in 105 countries including Spain

• 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 eight simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).

Live stream Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers for free with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $20: As of Oct. 14, get the Acer Wireless Gaming Headset for $29.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $49.99. That's a discount of 40%.

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Fall's gaming season is teeming with some great new games, like Battlefield 6 and the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. If you're planning on jumping in and running some games with your squad, you might want a gaming headset to communicate with. That's good, because you can get a great one from Acer right now at a very reasonable price.

As of Oct. 14, get the Acer Wireless Gaming Headset for $29.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $49.99. That's $20 off and a discount of 40%.

SEE ALSO: 'Battlefield 6' is nonsense in the best and worst ways

This headset is compatible with PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC, so you've got options if you play on multiple platforms. It connects via Bluetooth or with a dongle and boasts 100 hours of battery life so you don't get stuck speaking to the void in the middle of your most important moments.

It has 50mm drivers for boosted bass in your ears so you can enjoy every second of game music, bullets whizzing by your head, and the beautiful voices of all your buddies. Plus, it has a noise-cancelling mic so they can hear you, too.

It comes in a glossy red color, and it weighs 20% less than other headsets, according to Acer, so it should sit on your head comfortably for long sessions. Most importantly, it's affordable, so if you're looking for a good way to chat with teammates or just enjoy games quietly, this headset is a fantastic pick.

SAVE $410: The EcoFlow Delta 3 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $589, down from the standard price of $999. That's a major 41% discount and it comes with a free 45W solar panel which usually comes with a $79 price tag.

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Storms are on the horizon, and if you work from home, a power outage is an issue. Instead of wondering how you'll stay online, snag a portable power station that'll keep all your essential electronics powered up. It's a great idea to buy one now before the storms arrive and we're in luck with a current deal.

As of Oct. 14, the EcoFlow Delta 3 portable power station is just $589 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $999. That works out to a savings of $410 from the major 41% discount. Not only is this the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon, it comes with a free 45W solar panel which usually comes with a $79 price tag, making this an even better deal.

EcoFlow makes great portable power stations and the Delta 3 is great option for powering up small devices at home during an outage. With 1,536Wh, you'll be in good shape for keeping laptops, phones, and the WiFi router online. EcoFlow mentions this power can keep a blender going for over an hour.

SEE ALSO: The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 just dropped to a record-low price at Amazon

When it comes to working from home during a power outage, the EcoFlow Delta 3's 15 millisecond uninterrupted power supply means your WiFi router won't go offline. This can also be important for keeping a laptop on when working on an important project.

Today's sale price throws in a free 45W solar panel that'll help with recharging the Delta 3. While 45W isn't terribly powerful, free is free and this gives you access to free recharging.

Today's Amazon deal on the EcoFlow Delta 3 is a lightning deal with limited availability, so it's best to hop on this soon before it sells out. Since this is the best price we've ever seen, there's no reason to hesitate if you could use a portable power station. It'll be ideal for home use during storms and it's a great model for summer camping trips.

You can score a major discount on the excellent Beats iPhone 17 Kickstand Case today, dropping the price down to just $42 on Amazon. That's a strong 29% discount from the original listed price of $59.

Google’s AI image editor Nano Banana is breaking out of Gemini and heading across the company’s ecosystem. In a new blog post, Google announced that Nano Banana — the Gemini 2.5 Flash–powered image editing tool — is coming to Google Search, NotebookLM, and soon Photos.

SEE ALSO: 6 Google Gemini AI photo prompts to try

The feature, which lets users create or edit images with text prompts, has already generated more than 5 billion images since launching in August. Now, you’ll be able to open Google Lens in the Search app, tap "Create," and instantly transform your photos using AI. In NotebookLM, Nano Banana quietly works behind the scenes to enhance Video Overviews with new visual styles like watercolor and anime, plus a new “Brief” format for quick takeaways.

As Mashable reported earlier this month, Google has been testing Nano Banana’s integration into Search, Lens, and Circle to Search, signaling the company’s push to make AI-powered image tools a core part of how users explore and create.

Google says the rollout to Photos is coming "in the weeks ahead," so soon, your entire camera roll might get a taste of Nano Banana’s image-generating powers.

Apple has a new macOS beta to check out.

Specifically, the third developer beta for macOS Tahoe 26.1 has rolled out, complete with patch notes courtesy of Apple. You're probably wondering what's new in this beta, considering all of the Liquid Glass-level major changes that were made to all of Apple's operating systems with their most recent updates. The short answer is "not much," considering it's the first update after a major release, but let's dig into it anyway.

SEE ALSO: Apple sued, again, for allegedly using copyrighted material to train its AI What's new in macOS Tahoe 26.1 beta

For starters, Apple's official release notes don't give us much to go on. According to those, this beta is pretty much entirely dedicated to bug fixes. Still, various reports have emerged pointing to slightly bigger changes than just band-aids for glitches.

One example is that Apple has slightly altered the Macintosh HD desktop icon, again, per 9to5mac. Apple actually changed it when Liquid Glass dropped so it would look less like an old computer hard drive and more like a modern one, but users noticed a few things wrong with it. Namely, the perspective on it was odd, and it featured ports that you wouldn't see on a real hard drive. Apple's new icon hasn't really fixed the perspective issue, but the ports are gone, so that's nice, I suppose.

On a more granular, developer-centric note, 9to5Mac also reported that something called MCP might be coming to Apple devices soon, according to some code in the beta. In layman's terms, MCP is a protocol that allows for the use of agentic AI features. If this pans out, third-party AIs like ChatGPT could interface more directly with your Apple devices in the future. However, it's far too early to say how this will actually work.

Similarly, 9to5Mac also found evidence that Apple is planning to support third-party AI models in Image Playground, beyond the existing OpenAI support. Again, it's too early to say which models will be supported or how it will work, but code in the betas suggests it will happen.

Aside from those tidbits, there doesn't seem to be a lot happening in the macOS 26.1 beta on the user end. It may be more exciting for developers, but for regular folks, you might want to hold your enthusiasm until the next big update.

GET A FREE SOLAR GENERATOR: As of Oct. 14, when you purchase the Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 at Amazon on sale for $429 (reg. $799), you'll get a free Jackery Explorer 290 Plus portable power station. That's $370 in savings, plus a free solar generator worth $110.

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Portable energy is more accessible than ever, thanks to power stations like the Jackery Explorer 1000. Whether you want to power up a campsite off the grid or have a backup energy source in a power outage, these portable solar generators are safer and require less maintenance than the gasoline generators of the past. Not to mention, you can tote them around with ease. Jackery offers some of our favorite budget-friendly options and while supplies last, you can save hundreds of dollars on a top model and get a second solar generator for free. Here's the scoop.

As of Oct. 14, the Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 is on sale for $429 at Amazon. That's 46% or $370 off the list price of $799. As a bonus, Amazon will gift you the Jackery Explorer 290 Plus solar generator for free (a $110 value). In order to qualify, you need to add the Jackery Explorer 1000 to your cart from Amazon's promotional page. Once it's in your cart, click on the "benefit items" filter on the promo page and add the Jackery Explorer 290 Plus to your cart. From there, you should see the freebie reflected at checkout.

Once you proceed to checkout, you should see the promotion applied to your order total. Credit: Amazon

The Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 can power up multiple appliances with a 1,500W AC output and a 3,000W surge peak — AC units, coffee makers, fridges, air fryers, as well as your phone and laptop. It features two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, one DC car port, three pure sine wave AC ports, and LED lights on board, with a 1,070Wh capacity. And when you activate emergency charging mode in the companion app, it can go from zero to 100 percent battery in an hour flat (1.7 hours in default mode). It weighs less than 25 pounds and has a built-in handle to make carrying it around on camping trips or tailgates a breeze.

The free renewed Jackery Explorer 290 Plus weighs in at just 7 pounds and offers an even more portable power solution, albeit in a stripped down package. It offers one USB-C port, two USB-A ports, one DC cart port, and two pure sine wave AC ports. It can recharge itself and charge up to six other devices at the same time. It's small, but mighty. Between these two solar generators, you'll have plenty of portable energy to power up an entire weekend getaway.

Scholastic has a history of publishing some of the must-read books for kids. Whether it was the early antics of the giant dog Clifford or the first tween taste of horror with Goosebumps, they published some of the most popular books you’d gravitate towards at book fairs. And they didn’t stop there.

We already got an updated version of iOS 26, dubbed iOS 26.0.1 by Apple. But we could soon get a revised version of the already published update to iOS 26.

9to5 Mac reported that an anonymous leaker hinted there could be a new version of iOS 26.0.1 with the build number 23A357, separate from the original build number of 23A355. It's worth noting that these sorts of leaks are rumors and not facts, though 9to5 Mac wrote this leaker had "a history of accurately leaking Apple software releases."

The details of what could change with the revised build are unclear. The only guess from 9to5 Mac was that, perhaps, there were iPadOS revisions for the expected release of the M5 iPad Pro later this month. In that case, iPhone users might not see a change at all.

The version of iOS 26.0.1 we received already mostly fixed small bugs rather than making massive changes to the OS overall. The updates included a fix for Bluetooth disconnection errors for certain iPhone models and fixing blank app icons, for instance.

iOS 26 itself was a massive shift for iPhone users. It introduced the new Liquid Glass design, which changed how pretty much everything looked.

Users who regularly update their iPhone will have to keep an eye out to see if a new version of iOS 26.0.1 actually drops and what changes could come with that.

A robotic vacuum cleaner sounds like a great idea, until you realize that most of them can make as much of a mess as they promise to clean up! Wet, rotting carpets and "washed" floors that look like there's still a layer of grime on them are the least of the issues.

If you've been swiping through videos on Facebook and noticed that you're inundated with AI slop, there's a reason for that: You might kind of like AI slop.

In an interview with CNET, Facebook's vice president of product, Jagjit Chawla said the algorithm works pretty simply: If you interact with a bunch of AI slop, it will feed you more AI slop; if you don't interact with AI slop, you'll see less AI slop.

SEE ALSO: How to identify AI-generated videos online

"If you, as a user, are interested in a piece of content which happens to be AI-generated, the recommendations algorithm will determine that, over time, you are interested in this topic and content," Chawla told CNET. "If you are not into it, which, for lack of a better term, there is a set of users who would consider that content AI slop, and if you have given us signals that this is not for you, that algorithm will respond appropriately to make sure we don't show you more of that."

Just like with any content you want to see less of, if you want to see less AI-generated content on Facebook you'll have to tell the platform in the only way you can: Don't like it, don't comment on it, and don't share it. Click the "not interested" button on Facebook. Exit the app. Go outside. It's a beautiful day. Do you hear that? It's birdsong. For a moment, you may feel at peace.

When you need a power tool and head to the hardware store, you'll see options from Ryobi, DeWALT, RIGID, Makita, Milwaukee, and more displayed in a rainbow of colors. Once you choose a brand, you'll start stocking up on battery packs, chargers, and endless tools. Here's what you need to know about one of the most recognizable names, Milwaukee, and whether they're worth buying.

SAVE $175: As of Oct. 14, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ for $824.99, down from its usual price of $999.99. That's a discount of 18%.

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Looking for a tablet to add to your tech stack? There are tons to choose from. iPads are indeed great and all, but if you want to pull from the Android side, Samsung makes some excellent tablets, and many of them are comparable to using laptops. Case in point: the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+, which is on sale now at Amazon.

As of Oct. 14, get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ for $824.99, down from its usual price of $999.99. That's $175 off and a discount of 18%.

SEE ALSO: The 7 best tablets of 2025: Compare iPads, the Microsoft Surface Pro, and Amazon Fire

This tablet has a vibrant 12.4-inch AMOLED 2X display, 256GB of inernal storage, and an S Pen included with the package so you can sketch, doodle, or write straight from the tablet, much like the iPad's Apple Pencil. That makes it great for using for work or play, especially if you like navigating with a stylus.

There's also a wide selection of Galaxy AI intelligent features to choose from, like Note Assist to make sense out of scribbles from meetings or lectures and Sketch to Image to help you go from doodles to fine art straight from your tablet.

On top of all that, the tablet itself is lightweight and perfectly portable, with a durable chassis and attractive case so you can tote it everywhere, getting the power of an AI-enabled PC in your hands without the bulk of a laptop getting in the way.