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Apple has formally announced the new AirPods Pro 3 at its "Awe Dropping" event. With its new design and sizable spec bump, they are the best AirPods that money can currently buy. If you’re into the hype and want to get in on the ground floor, here’s how to preorder the AirPods Pro 3 right now. 

Apple boasts that the AirPods Pro 3 have “over-ear performance” in an earbud form factor, with twice the active noise cancelling of the prior generation. The H3 chip promises better overall sound quality, and the addition of Live Translation finally brings Apple’s offerings up to date with competitors like the Google Pixel Buds and the Samsung Galaxy Buds. 

Some other improvements include improved battery life (by two hours) for normal users and four more hours of battery life if used as a hearing aid. It also has sweat resistance, a first for Apple AirPods. 

How to preorder

The AirPods Pro 3 will be available wherever AirPods are generally sold. Despite all of the improvements, Apple has kept the price at $249. They can be preordered starting Sept. 9, with full availability starting on Sept. 19. 

The AirPods Pro 3 are available at the Apple Store, Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.

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We won’t know for sure until we get our hands on them to review, but it promises to be the best AirPods that Apple has released yet. Apple released the AirPods Pro 2 in 2022, and the design was a little dated even back then. So, sporting a fresh design, which Apple says is more stable in your ear than any prior pair of AirPods, the new AirPods Pro 3 share the design language with the AirPods 4 and look demonstrably more modern. 

The big news, though, is the spec bump. Not only does it improve audio quality, but it also enables all of the features we talked about above, including the increased active noise cancellation. It no doubt contributes to the battery life bump as well. Until the chip eventually makes its way to the rest of the lineup, like the H2 chip eventually did, the AirPods Pro 3 sit alone atop the AirPods lineup. So yeah, they're probably pretty good.

For more Live Apple Event coverage, follow Mashable's live blog and get real-time updates on the iPhone 17, Apple Watch Series 11, and AirPods Pro 3 launch. 

Who cares about Apple? There's a Nintendo Direct this week!

After weeks of rumors and speculation, Nintendo confirmed that there will be a Nintendo Direct livestream on Friday, Sept. 12 at 6am PT/9am ET. As per usual, Nintendo gave next to no indication of what will actually be shown in the stream, other than "roughly 60 minutes of information on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games." You can watch it on Nintendo's YouTube channel.

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Eagle-eyed readers may notice that 60 minutes is a long duration for a Nintendo Direct. These things typically max out at around 45 minutes, though the big Switch 2 blowout Direct in April also came in at around 60 minutes. There's presumably not a new console to outline in this one, though, so it's anyone's guess as to how Nintendo will use all of that time. It should be noted that it won't only be Switch 2 games, with the OG Switch getting some representation here, too.

We can at least make a few educated guesses. Metroid Prime 4 is the biggest known unknown left in the 2025 release calendar at this point, as Nintendo has repeatedly insisted it is coming this year without putting an actual date on it yet. If these 60 minutes come and go without Prime 4 getting a release date, then something is officially wrong. I would put money on Nintendo giving us what we want in this regard, though.

SEE ALSO: 'Star Wars: Outlaws' developer says Nintendo Switch 2 game key card actually helped performance

Aside from that, we can make a few other guesses using the process of elimination. Kirby Air Riders was just detailed in a 45-minute Direct of its own a few weeks ago, so that's unlikely to get more than a passing mention. The same goes for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which comes out in October and has gotten plenty of marketing already. Hollow Knight: Silksong is out, so that's a done deal. I would keep an eye on Hades 2, personally, as that's supposed to come out this year but, like Metroid, has no date attached to it yet.

Other "maybes" include future games in the Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing series, both of which have been dormant for just long enough that it might be time to see what's next. The Switch 2 version of Elden Ring is also supposed to come out this year, and also has no firm release date. Speaking of From Software, it might be nice to get some new details on their new Switch 2 exclusive The Duskbloods, but I'm not counting on that.

A couple of smaller things I would count on are some new Switch 2 upgrades for Switch 1 games, as well as a new GameCube game for the Nintendo Classics collection. The former is a near-certainty, as every previously announced Switch 2 upgrade is already out.

SAVE $100: The EcoVacs T50 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for $599.99, down from the standard price of $699.99. That's a 14% discount that matches the lowest we've ever spotted at Amazon.

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We're just a few weeks away from a magical time of the year. Soon, the leaves will turn bright yellow, orange, and red, and we'll be graced with the stunning landscapes that come with autumn. Those beautiful leaves gently float to the ground, emitting nothing but a calming vibe. This is followed by those leaves getting stuck to your shoes and then getting tracked into your home. If you'd rather not deal with that this year, check out this sale at Amazon.

As of Sept. 10, the EcoVacs T50 Pro Omni robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $599.99 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $699.99. That's a 14% discount that shaves $100 off the price. It also matches the lowest we've ever spotted at Amazon.

If you're looking for a robot vacuum that can also mop floors, you have an overwhelming number of options to sort through. But we'll let you in on something important to keep in mind. Not all robot vacuums and mops can dry their mop pads once they're finished cleaning. That means you gotta get in there and take them off, or else you'll be in for a stinky mess. The Ecovacs Deebot T50 Pro, however, takes care of this for you. It both cleans and dries mop pads, reaching a high temperature of 113 degrees Fahrenheit, so you won't need to worry about stinky mop pads that stayed wet for too long.

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Other features of the EcoVacs Deebot are its slim and thin profile, meaning it can easily get under the couch and pick up those popcorn kernels from last night's movie marathon. EcoVacs mentions this model gets 15,000Pa of suction power, and it has the brand's ZeroTangle technology, which is great for pet owners.

EcoVacs also says the Deebot T50 Pro is great at avoiding objects that should not get vacuumed or mopped, like a pair of socks or your phone charging cable. The Deebot can detect and avoid obstacles with one millimeter precision, according to EcoVacs.

While it's back at the lowest price ever, gift yourself the super functional Ecovacs Deebot T50 Pro, which can take on the task of both vacuuming and mopping your floors. Its capabilities will ensure you can view those pretty fall leaves outside and not see them on your entryway tiles this year.

SAVE $149: As of Sept. 10, you can grab a pair of factory reconditioned AirPods Pro 2 at Woot! for just $99.99 with the code EARBUDS20. That's about 60% cheaper than purchasing a pair brand new.

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There's a new pair of AirPods Pro in town — simply dubbed the AirPods Pro 3 — and we're pretty excited about them. They come with the same $249 price tag as the second-generation buds, and we likely won't see a discount on them until Black Friday season. If you want the latest and greatest Apple earbuds, the Pro 3s are officially up for preorder. If you'd rather save some money, we found a like-new pair of the still-great AirPods Pro 2 for just under $100.

As of Sept. 10, you can grab a pair of factory reconditioned AirPods Pro 2 at Woot! for only $99.99 when you use the code EARBUDS20 at checkout. That's about 60% cheaper than purchasing a pair at full price (and 60% cheaper than getting the Pro 3s). As a factory reconditioned item, the earbuds have been returned, inspected, and restored to their full glory by Apple or a certified partner. As Woot! puts it, "It's as close to new as you can get without technically being new."

Sure, the new AirPods Pro 3 improve upon ANC and battery life and come with some fancy new tricks, but the second-generation AirPods Pro are still pretty awesome. They've been our favorite earbuds for Apple users and topped our lists of the best headphones for a few years now, thanks to their rich and well-balanced sound, excellent noise cancellation, and seamless Apple ecosystem integration. Our readers seem to love them just as much.

"If you’re just looking for a pair of earbuds with good sound and great noise cancellation, alongside some unique smart features, the AirPods Pro 2 are a great buy," Mashable's reviewer writes. And for under $100? That's a hard value to beat.

FREE ENGRAVING: As of Sept. 10, preorder the Apple AirPods Pro 3 from Apple for $249 and get free engraving with your purchase.

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Apple finally unveiled the newest addition to its lineup of headphones and earbuds on Sept. 9: the Apple AirPods Pro 3. This marks the first update for the Pro lineup since 2023, and with preorders now live, you can be sure to snag a pair. If you plan on heading to Apple to lock yours in, there's an important little freebie you can get when buying.

As of Sept. 10, preorder your Apple AirPods Pro 3 at Apple for $249 and get free engraving with your order. All you need to do is select the "Add Engraving" option directly at the top of the page under "Free and fast personalization" and choose the emoji, names, initials, and numbers you want on the front of your AirPods Pro 3 case.

SEE ALSO: Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs. AirPods Pro 2: What's different this time?

You get about 21 characters' worth of space and a wide selection of emoji to choose from when engraving, which will appear in light gray on the AirPods' case. When finished, continue selecting options as usual, such as whether you're getting AppleCare or not, and then add to cart. Check out as usual from there.

These new AirPods Pro 3 come with twice the ANC power of the previous generation, with live translation, heart rate monitoring, integrated fitness features, and much more. They offer IP57 sweat- and water-resistance, acoustic design changes for better spatial audio performance, and eight hours of battery per charge with 10 hours in transparency mode when using ANC.

These are more than just an iterative model, so if you're thinking about buying some new AirPods, snag them now and get the free engraving so you always know which ones are yours.

From Good Will Hunting and School Ties to Air and The Last Duel, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck remain one of Hollywood's most enduring duos. Now, the pair team back up in Netflix's crime thriller The Rip.

Written and directed by Joe Carnahan (The A-Team, The Grey), The Rip stars Damon and Affleck as members of the Miami PD. While their unit focuses on drug busts, most of their work is actually made up of cash seizures. That's what brings them to a derelict stash house on their latest job — but what they discover in the house is more than they could have ever bargained for.

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As the teaser for The Rip reveals, Damon and Affleck's team head to the house off a tip that they'll find $300,000 there. Instead, they find $20 million. After that, things unravel, and fast. A mysterious caller threatens the police, giving them 30 minutes to get out of there without anyone getting hurt. But with this much money on the line, there's no way the team is giving up that easy.

With outside forces closing in on the cash, Damon and Affleck's team will question everything, including who they can trust. Suddenly, team members' jokes about just taking the money and running feel a lot less like jokes and a lot more like hints of betrayal.

On top of Damon and Affleck, The Rip boasts an impressive cast, including Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Scott Adkins, and Kyle Chandler.

The Rip hits Netflix Jan. 16.

Scientists have detected methane gas glowing faintly above Makemake, an icy dwarf planet smaller and farther than Pluto in space. 

Until now, Pluto was the only object that far out in the solar system known to have gas. The study, led by the Southwest Research Institute, made the discovery using the James Webb Space Telescope, a joint observatory of NASA and its European and Canadian counterparts. 

The new results could mean Makemake has an ultra-thin atmosphere, or that methane is bursting out of its frozen surface in plumes, similar to the geysers observed on Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Either way, they show the small distant body isn't just a frozen leftover, but a world that's still active and evolving. 

The findings will soon be published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters.

"Makemake is one of the largest and brightest icy worlds beyond Neptune, and its surface is dominated by frozen methane," said Silvia Protopapa, lead author, in a statement. "The Webb telescope has now revealed that methane is also present in the gas phase above the surface, a finding that makes Makemake even more fascinating."

SEE ALSO: Webb scientists wonder if this planet lost then rebuilt an atmosphere

Makemake, discovered 20 years ago, is named after the Rapanui god of fertility. It is only 890 miles wide — just two-thirds the size of Pluto. 

The dwarf planet is so far out in the solar system, about 4.25 billion miles from the sun, that it takes about 305 Earth-years for it to make a complete trip around it. In 2016, astronomers figured out that it doesn't make this journey alone: NASA's Hubble Space Telescope saw a moon orbiting it. 

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope spotted a moon orbiting dwarf planet Makemake a decade ago. Credit: NASA / ESA / Southwest Research Institute /A. Parker / M. Buie

The new Webb data offer the best look yet at Makemake's surface chemistry. The observations have revealed that some of the tiny world's frozen surface is turning into gas. Webb was able to detect this because when sunlight hits the gas molecules, they give off a faint glow. 

Where Makemake’s supply of methane comes from is unclear. Some scientists think it may have formed inside the dwarf planet through water–rock chemistry and later escaped. Others think it could be leftover methane from the birth of the solar system.

Over time, sunlight and radiation break down methane into more complex molecules. Scientists already found some of these on Makemake, such as ethane, ethylene, and acetylene, which match this process. 

But the results can't yet conclude whether the gas is from an atmosphere or a plume-like cloud. Neither explanation is a perfect match for the data, so follow-up Webb observations are necessary. The atmosphere, if one exists, is extremely faint — billions of times thinner than Earth’s and much weaker than Pluto’s. 

Scientists wonder if methane is bursting out of Makemake in plumes, similar to the geysers seen here on Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SSI

"If this scenario is confirmed," said co-author Emmanuel Lellouch in a statement, "Makemake would join the small handful of outer solar system bodies where surface–atmosphere exchanges are still active today."

If the methane isn't forming an atmosphere at all, Makemake could be releasing "a few hundred kilograms" of methane bursts every second, Protopapa said, comparable to what's been seen on Enceladus, which blasts water into space.

Webb and other infrared telescopes also showed that spots on the dwarf planet are unexpectedly "warm" for the outer realm — about -190 degrees Fahrenheit. But so far the researchers haven't seen any direct evidence of leaking gas from the warm spots.

If someone connected all the dots, they might assume Makemake has a methane-based weather cycle, but Ian Wong, one of the coauthors, cautions it's premature to draw that conclusion. 

"While the temptation to link Makemake’s various spectral and thermal anomalies is strong," Wong said in a statement, "establishing the mechanism driving the volatile activity remains a necessary step toward interpreting these observations."

All of the late night shows have taken aim at Trump and the Republicans trying to defend him after the House Oversight Committee published Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday book, which contained a creepy letter and drawing allegedly penned by the president.

Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel both spent their shows on Tuesday mocking the Republicans scrambling to claim Trump's signature could be a fake, and The Daily Show follows a similar line in the clip above — before taking things a step further with a parody ad.

"Trump is playing this thing all wrong," says host Michael Kosta. "If he just admits that he wrote this card everyone can move on, and then he can do one of his favorite things of all time: Find a way to make some money out of it."

Cue a fake Trump ad for various creepy greeting cards.

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Weapons, Zach Cregger's follow-up to the 2022 cult horror hit Barbarian, is one of the year's biggest horror success stories. It's not surprising, given that the script alone had Hollywood so excited it sparked a multi-million-dollar bidding war.

Not only did Cregger write the script, but he also directed, produced, and co-composed the music. Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, with Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan star in the wild horror hit of the summer.

If you skipped the theaters or can't wait to watch it again, Weapons is now available to watch at home. Here's what you need to know to tune in — including where to watch it and when it will be streaming.

What is Weapons about?

Weapons tells the story of a community left in crisis when all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish at the same time on the same night. The story splits its time between various non-linear viewpoints, including the missing kids' teacher Justine (Julia Garner) and Archer (Josh Brolin), father to one of the missing children.

Who or what is behind their disturbing disappearance into darkness? It's best that's all you know going into the film. As Mashable film critic Belen Edwards writes, "The best way to prepare for its thrills is to simply not prepare at all."

Get a glimpse at the mystery in the creepy trailer:

Is Weapons worth watching?

Strong test screenings led Warner Bros. to bump up the release date for Weapons from Jan. 2026 to Aug. 2025 and it definitely paid off. One of the biggest horror success stories of the year, the $38 million budget film has grossed $251M worldwide to date. Of course, box office totals only tell half of the story. Reviews tell the other.

With a 94 percent critic rating and 85 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it's safe to say Weapons is worth watching. Even Stephen King gave it his nod of approval, calling it "confidently told and very scary."

Mashable's own reviewer writes, "The last thing I ever want to do is overhype a movie, but just trust me when I say: You are not ready for Weapons."

Check out Mashable's full review of Weapons.

How to watch Weapons at home Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

Weapons hit theaters on Aug. 8, 2025. If you missed the mystery unfold on the big screen or you can't wait to watch it again, there are a couple of different ways to watch it at home as of Sept. 9: purchasing via digital video-on-demand and renting via digital video-on-demand. Soon, you'll also be able to stream it. We've broken down the details below.

Buy or rent on digital

As of Sept. 9, Weapons is available to purchase or rent on digital video-on-demand platforms. You can buy the movie for your digital library or rent it for 30 days. If you choose to rent, just note that although you'll have 30 days to watch, you'll only have 48 hours to finish watching once you begin.

You can purchase and rent the film at the following retailers:

• Prime Video — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99

• Apple TV — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99

• Fandango at Home (Vudu) — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99

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As a Warner Bros. Pictures movie, we know that Weapons will make its streaming debut on HBO Max, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service. While no streaming date has been announced yet, you probably won't have to wait long. Based on other Warner Bros. theatrical titles like Final Destination: Bloodlines and Sinners, we can make an educated guess that Weapons will hit HBO Max in October — just in time for spooky season.

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This is a moment to savour. A moment to enjoy. And a moment to remember.

Spotify has finally launched lossless audio, four-and-a-half years after initially announcing it in February 2021. In this period, the company teased and promised that the feature – which every other major music streaming service already offers – is actually coming one day.

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The day is finally here, and we've got some additional good news to share. On its official blog, Spotify said that lossless audio is going to be a part of Spotify's Premium subscription. The company originally hinted that the feature might be a part of a new, pricier plan, but there's no such plan at the moment.

Instead, lossless audio is now rolling out to Premium subscribers, who will be able to listen to their favorite tunes in up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz quality by way of the FLAC audio format.

In the simplest of terms, this means better-sounding audio. But you do need good audio equipment to take advantage of it - which is also why the feature only works with wired headphones, not Bluetooth. For a detailed overview of what lossless audio is and how it works, go here.

“The wait is finally over; we’re so excited lossless sound is rolling out to Premium subscribers,” said Gustav Gyllenhammar, VP Subscriptions at Spotify, in a statement.

You got that right, Gustav.

“We’ve taken time to build this feature in a way that prioritizes quality, ease of use, and clarity at every step, so you always know what’s happening under the hood. With Lossless, our premium users will now have an even better listening experience," he said.

Now that it's here, it's not very hard to enable it. Credit: Spotify

To enable lossless audio, open your Spotify app, tap your profile icon in the top left, go to Settings & Privacy → Media Quality, and choose where you want to enable lossless audio, with the choices being Wi-Fi, cellular, and downloads only. While ticking all the boxes might seem like a no-brainer, have in mind that lossless audio takes up considerably more streaming data, which might reflect on your monthly cellular plan.

If you don't see the feature just yet, don't worry. According to Spotify, subscribers in Australia, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, the US, and the UK have already started to get access. But lossless audio will gradually roll out to "more than 50 markets through October," said Spotify.

You know exactly what you're going to get when Only Murders in the Building co-stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez appear together on a late night show, and that is 10 minutes of them gleefully roasting both the host and each other.

In the Tonight Show clip above Short wastes absolutely no time in setting the brutal tone with his opening dig at Fallon. "Jimmy Fallon," Short says. "Or as the Epstein files know you: 'Redacted'!"

"I have to say, and I know we're being funny here, but honestly of all the late night hosts I'll miss you the most," Martin chips in.

The following 10 minutes sees the trio all taking shots at each other, while Martin even makes time for a quick roast on himself: "I'm actually in a fantastic mood tonight because I was recently added back on to the Cracker Barrel logo," he says.

SAVE $20: As of Sept. 10, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon. That's $20 off its list price of $59.99.

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Nothing beats having a solid streaming setup, especially with everything from football to new shows and movies available to watch on top services right now. If you've been hoping to upgrade to something new that supports 4K streaming, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max can get the job done. It's even discounted right now at Amazon, which is a huge bonus.

While it's normally listed for $59.99, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is currently marked down to $39.99 for a limited time. Some of the Mashable team also have access to a special discount code that can be redeemed on the store page and drops the price even further to $29.99 (saving you $30). We can't promise you'll have access to the 4KTVMAX code, but if you're lucky and win this seemingly random code lottery, it's a deal that beats even this year's Prime Day price. Plug the code into the box at the checkout. What do you have to lose?

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Alongside support for 4K Ultra HD, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max also features support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+ so you can take in every color and detail that comes across your screen. It even supports Dolby Atmos audio, so you can feel truly immersed in what you're watching, and has WiFi 6E support, so you can enjoy fast and stable streaming quality, too. And with 16GB of storage, you have plenty of space for your favorite apps.

The Fire TV Stick 4K Max even features the Fire TV Ambient Experience. In the spirit of TVs like The Frame from Samsung, this allows you to display art and photography on your screen when you're not watching something on it.

There's no better time than now to score the Fire TV Stick 4K Max while it's down to $39.99. And if you're not looking to go all the way to 4K, you can also save on the Fire TV Stick HD right now at Amazon.

TL;DR: India vs. UAE in the 2025 Asia Cup is available to live stream for free on Tamasha. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2025 Asia Cup is primed and ready to deliver weeks of fascinating competition between some of the best T20 sides in the world. The defending champions India start their campaign with a matchup against UAE. Fans will be expecting a confident win from the pre-tournament favorites.

If you want to watch India vs. UAE in the 2025 Asia Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is India vs. UAE?

India vs. UAE in the 2025 Asia Cup starts at 10:30 a.m. ET on Sept. 10. This game takes place at the Dubai International Stadium.

How to watch India vs. UAE for free

India vs. UAE in the 2025 Asia Cup is available to live stream for free on Tamasha.

Tamasha is geo-restricted to Pakistan, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Pakistan, meaning you can unblock Tamasha from anywhere in the world.

Live stream India vs. UAE in the 2025 Asia Cup for free by following these simple steps:

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When Apple introduces new iPhones, it's easy to get caught in the jargon. Thirty minutes in, and you're craving a phone with a "vapor chamber thermal management system" and earbuds that have a "workout buddy" speaking in your ear.

Looking past all the shiny stuff and the marketing speak, what do you really want from a new phone? One of the first things I look for is battery life improvements, and, fortunately, Apple delivered on this one. In fact, perhaps the most important upgrade across all of the new devices — iPhones, Watches, and AirPods Pro — was battery life.

With one exception, that is, but we'll get to that one later.

Long commutes shouldn't be a problem anymore, even if you're using Transparency or Hearing Aid. Credit: Apple

Starting with the AirPods Pro 3, the battery life is now up to 8 hours with Active Noise Cancellation above; a big leap from the 6 hours you get on the AirPods Pro 2. If you use the Hearing Aid feature, the difference is even more pronounced; 10 hours of listening time vs. 6 hours on the old model.

A very good reason to finally get the Watch

Then there's the Apple Watch Series 11, which now has 24 hours of battery life (a bare minimum for a smartwatch if you ask me; this is up from 18 hours on the old model, which just isn't enough). If you opt for the Ultra, you get 42 hours of battery life vs. 36 hours on the old model. The only new Watch that still only has 18 hours of battery life is the Apple Watch SE 3, but I guess Apple had to cut costs somewhere.

With 42 hours of normal operation and 72 hours in Low Power mode, even people who go on multi-day hikes might find the new Ultra 3 a good fit. Credit: Apple

Let's take a moment to appreciate these upgrades. After so many iterations, the Apple Watch finally graduated into a smartwatch with a full-day battery life (and a bit more if you use Low Power mode). For me, short battery life was a key issue that prevented me from fully enjoying the Apple Watches I've had over the years.

These figures will be laughed at by those who own smartwatches or sports watches from other companies such as Garmin or Polar, which typically boast multi-day battery life. But Apple's approach was always to focus on the "smart" part first, and then let the users figure out how to make the watch last throughout the day (personally, I just keep a bunch of chargers everywhere and charge my Series 11 whenever I remember to do it. It doesn't work great).

The new iPhones are battery life kings, too The new iPhone 17 Pro Max has the largest battery Apple ever put in an iPhone. Credit: Apple

Finally, the iPhone. The iPhone 17 now boasts up to 30 hours of video playback, compared to 22 hours on the iPhone 16. This is a massive upgrade; so big, in fact, that I'll believe it when I actually get to test the device out.

The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have been similarly upgraded. The iPhone 17 Pro now has up to 33 hours of video playback (up from 27 hours on the 16 Pro), and the Pro Max — which has the largest battery in iPhone history — has up to 39 hours of video playback, up from 33 hours on its predecessor.

SEE ALSO: The iPhone 17 has officially landed. Here's how and when you can preorder all 4 phones.

As a person who is able, willing, and capable of making every battery-powered gadget run out of battery fast — in the industry, they call this a "heavy user" or just, simply, an "annoyance" — I very much appreciate these updates. This is the stuff that makes me throw my money at Apple. Again, I'll believe it when I see it, but Apple's figures are typically quite close to what you get in real life.

Wait, what about the iPhone Air? The iPhone Air is a little behind on battery life, but it's not as bad as it may seem at first glance. Credit: Apple

Finally, there's the outlier - the super-thin, new iPhone Air. It's sexy, it's new, it's slim, but it has the lowest advertised battery life of all the new models — up to 27 hours of video playback, three less than the iPhone 17.

While this sounds bad, it's still exactly the same as what you get on last year's iPhone 16 Plus. It should comfortably last a full day, maybe more. Unfortunately for Apple, it will be measured against the new crop of devices, which means endless complaining about battery life. Including, possibly, by me.

SEE ALSO: Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs. AirPods Pro 2: What's different this time?

Apple knows this, which is why it's pushing iPhone Air buyers to also get the optional MagSafe battery. It even lists battery life figures with and without that optional battery in its technical specs. With it, battery life goes to a whopping 40 hours, but the iPhone Air's thin figure is thin no more.

The jury is still out on the iPhone Air. But overall, if you're looking to buy a new iPhone, Watch, or AirPods Pro, Apple just gave you a very good reason to consider the new models. Some of these battery life improvements are the biggest leaps Apple has ever made with these devices. And yeah, you can never have too much battery life.

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It's been a couple of days since the House Oversight Committee released Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday book, including a letter and drawing allegedly penned by Donald Trump. The president, of course, has denied it was written by him, and various Republican allies have quickly jumped to his defence — but Stephen Colbert isn't buying it.

In the Late Show clip above, the host plays footage of Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett suggesting Trump's signature on the letter is a forgery.

"Of course, it's so easy to do," responds Colbert. "I mean that might look like Trump's signature, but we all know what really happened. Follow me down the truth hole: The year is 2003, and everyone agrees Stacey's mom has got it going on. The scene? The 50th birthday party of renowned financier Jeffrey Epstein. Suddenly, a time-travelling Joe Biden bursts into the room! He's there to sabotage Apprentice host Donald Trump by forging his signature in a birthday book that will be discovered in 22 years. As Joe sets up his notorious autopen, he hesitates: 'Maybe this is wrong, we can't really frame America's greatest future president, can we?' The answer comes from an obscure Illinois politician, who utters three words that will change history forever: 'Yes, we can. Joe, when you're done, let's make me a fake birth certificate.'"

Colbert isn't the only late night host to go after Republicans for their reaction to the letter, either — Jimmy Kimmel had a similarly blunt response.

TL;DR: Live stream England vs. South Africa (T20 Series) for free on ICC.TV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2025 Asia Cup is taking up a lot of the oxygen in the world of cricket right now, and for good reason. This tournament promises weeks of electric T20 cricket from some of the best teams in the world, but it's not the only T20 series taking place at the moment.

South Africa are touring England. Fresh from winning the ODI series 2-1, South Africa will now be looking to dominate England in a three-match T20 series.

If you want to watch England vs. South Africa (T20 Series) for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is England vs. South Africa (T20 Series)?

South Africa's tour of England includes three T20 internationals:

• England vs. South Africa (T20) — Sept. 10 at Cardiff Wales Stadium

• England vs. South Africa (T20) — Sept. 12 at Old Trafford

• England vs. South Africa (T20) — Sept. 14 at Trent Bridge

It is possible to live stream every T20 on this schedule without spending anything.

How to watch England vs. South Africa (T20 Series) for free

England vs. South Africa (T20 Series) is available to live stream for free on ICC.TV.

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Where do you go once you've (almost) reached the peak?

It's a problem frequently seen in the tech world, on everything from Sony headphones to Apple Watches and robot vacuums. Whether it be an expectation for year-over-year turnarounds or reaching a threshold in the available technology, it's not uncommon these days to see devices' designs remain consistent, and their upgrades minor.

Yes, that's largely the case with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen) earbuds, but that's not exactly a knock against them. After all, the first-generation Ultra earbuds were excellent when we first tested them and have remained our favorite noise-cancelling earbuds since.

Considering Bose did bring some quality of life improvements, and introduced the earbuds at the same price as the previous generation, I'm still impressed with the result, and wouldn't be surprised if these remain one of the best — if not the best — noise-cancelling earbuds of the next few years. So are they worth investing in? Let's get into it.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen): Specs and price The second-gen Bose QC Ultra earbuds are available in black and white smoke upon launch. Credit: Bethany Allard / Mashable

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 earbuds will run you $299, the same as the first generation (which are now discounted). They are one of the more expensive pairs of noise-cancelling earbuds on the market, but here's what you get for the price:

• Adjustable active noise cancellation

• Immersive Audio for spatial listening experience

• Custom equalizer with four audio presets

• Three sizes of stability bands and ear tips with wax guards

• Six hours of battery life (four hours with Immersive Audio), and up to 24 hours with the case

• Wireless charging for case

• 20 minutes of quick charge for two hours of playback

• Toggle touch controls on/off

• Bluetooth 5.3, Google Fast Pair

• Bose SpeechClarity, an AI-powered technology to promote better voice quality on calls

• Improved adaptive ANC, especially in Aware Mode

• IPX4 water- and sweat-resistance

So what's upgraded from the previous generation? Three main features: the wireless charging case, the inclusion of Bose SpeechClarity for improved call quality, and improvements to the transparency mode of their adaptive ANC. These earbuds also get a small design change in the form of a wax guard and some more customization in the ability to toggle touch controls on/off.

Still the best for noise cancellation

Bose has long been known as the noise-cancelling class leader in the consumer headphone space, and these earbuds are no exception. I found their noise cancellation to be even more seamless than that found on the first generation, where I occasionally dealt with some louder hissing, and occasionally even crackling noises (though I could've been using a faulty unit).

Though a small amount of hissing still persists on these earbuds, it's really only noticeable when you have no other audio playing. Beyond that, the eight microphones packed into the buds make putting these earbuds on feel like turning down the volume knob on the world. I'm not going to claim pure silence, because I've yet to encounter that with any noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds, but the QC Ultra buds get you as close you can get to that standard.

SEE ALSO: The best noise-cancelling headphones we use and love

Everything from my air conditioning humming to planes flying over my apartment all day to my partner working and taking calls in the other room is essentially silenced, even with minimal or no audio playing. Maybe the best test was the afternoon I spent working in a large coffee shop with plenty of patrons, concrete floors, and not a rug in sight — the perfect spot for music and conversations to amplify and echo. Still, with just ANC and no music, these earbuds brought the noise level from a nine to a five — I could still make out the conversation of a couple of friends a few tables down from me, but I had to focus to make out their words clearly. With music, their talking became a hum of background noise, and I was able to make my peace with the tastefully modern, but acoustically nightmarish, space.

Sound quality: Really good, but not the absolute best

Out of the box, you'll get a relatively balanced sound with the QC Ultras, which is great, considering the equalizer is a little lackluster. Yes, it's customizable (which is more than we can say for the AirPods Pro), but the fine-tuning is more limited compared to Sony's audio companion app, with only four presets.

The equalizer was nothing exciting. Credit: Screenshot: Bos

Still, these earbuds can handle the bounce and weight of Doechii's "DENIAL IS A RIVER" as deftly as they let singer-songwriter dodie's dulcet vocals shine on her song, "I Feel Bad For You, Dave." K-pop and pop hits like NewJeans' "Ditto" and Sabrina Carpenter's "Manchild" generally sounded well-rounded and full, with only the slightest bit of the mid-tones sounding fainter than I'd prefer, even with some equalizer adjustments.

As for the spatial audio, I wasn't blown away — but as a personal preference, I tend to not love spatial audio. Bose goes for a distinctly "live" sounding audio, with plenty of resonance, and with classical pieces like Sergei Rachmaninoff's "Piano Concerto No. 2" and Maurice Ravel's "Piano Concerto in G Major," I found that the soundscape actually completed the fullness of both pieces, letting both the orchestra and piano breathe and come alive.

Still, I wish that for $299, Bose's sound offered something a little more — whether it be more presets, a true plug-and-play experience, or the option for the app to really help you fine-tune your equalizer settings — all of which can be found on Sony's companion app.

On the topic of call quality, one of the main improvements of these earbuds is Bose's SpeechClarity tech. I used both the first-gen and second-gen buds to call my partner and friends, and everyone said the second-generation earbuds sounded noticeably clearer.

Bose kept things comfortable on the design

Let's start with the good: These are possibly the most comfortable and secure earbuds I've ever worn. Thanks to the three sizes of separate ear tips and stabilizers, it's easy to get these earbuds to fit just right, without causing any ear soreness. They're snug enough to work out in, or to wear for an entire workday.

I prefer using the small ear tips, but medium stabilizers. (All the sizes like to attract dust). Credit: Bethany Allard / Mashable

However, I would've said that about the first-generation Ultras, as these essentially have the exact same design. The only real difference is the addition of a wax guard on the ear tip, for easier cleaning and ideally, less damage to the audio quality with prolonged use.

Bose kept the design consistent between the first gen QC Ultra earbuds (left) and the second gen buds (right), minus the wax guard. Credit: Bethany Allard / Mashable

Like the first-gen Ultra earbuds, these have a slightly bulky case and earbud design — the touch panel functioned as intended most of the time, but occasionally I'd have to press more than once to pause or play my music. If you find touch controls particularly annoying, the second-gen earbuds do come with the option to toggle them off completely.

Battery life stays the same

There's not too much to say here, other than I'm a bit disappointed Bose stayed with the six-hour battery life per charge and 24 hours in the case found on the first-generation earbuds. It's not that I ever found myself truly annoyed at the battery running out, but it does limit these earbuds somewhat for use on long-haul flights, where their noise-cancelling and comfort would otherwise make them an excellent option.

Plus, with the new Apple AirPods Pro 3 boasting a newly improved eight hours of battery life (and 30 hours with the case) for $249, it's hard to make the case that the battery life is justified at this price point.

All of that said, the addition of wireless charging for the case is a nice one and (somewhat) helps soften the blow of the unchanged battery life.

Connectivity is better, but still not on par with the price point

As much as I love Bose headphones and earbuds, my longstanding issue with them is that their multipoint connection isn't the most consistent. Sometimes, I can connect to two devices just fine with a pair of Boses, but more often than I'd expect, I'd experience audio skipping with devices connecting simultaneously, or difficulty getting Bose headphones or earbuds to connect to my intended device. Usually, my fix was just to toggle off multipoint pairing, which isn't ideal.

The experience of pairing with multiple devices was improved, but not flawless. Credit: Bethany Allard / Mashable

However, the second-gen QC Ultra earbuds are somewhat improved on this front. I only experienced minor skipping once during my testing period while connected to my phone and using my laptop in clamshell mode. I would say 90 percent of the time, they connected and switched flawlessly between two devices, only "streaming" from the incorrect device a couple of times.

While it's definitely an improvement over past Bose earbuds and headphones I've tried, this is certainly one of my bigger gripes with the brand — for $300, easy connection should be a given. Thankfully, there are workarounds, and it's not the biggest deal, but it's a quirk to be aware of before purchasing these earbuds.

Are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (2nd gen) worth it?

As a premium option, you'd be hard-pressed to find earbuds with a better combination of comfort and noise cancellation than the Bose QC Ultra earbuds (2nd gen).

However, if you already own the first-generation buds, I can't say the changes for the second generation really justify the upgrade, especially considering the cost. More of a revamp with heavily used aspects of the earbuds, like the sound quality, battery life, or noise cancellation maybe would've changed my mind here — but I get that in most categories, Bose is already excelling.

It's also hard to justify a $300 price point when there are genuinely great budget noise-cancelling options out there, and when cheaper earbuds, like the new AirPods Pro, are coming packed with excellent ANC and features like heart rate monitoring and live translation.

Still, if my top priority was noise cancellation, and I didn't already own a pair of premium earbuds, I could see myself being very pleased with the QC Ultra 2 earbuds.

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Apple finally told us all about the iPhone 17, and right now, countless Apple users are asking the same question: Do I need to upgrade to the new model?

We've already compared the iPhone 17 to the 16, but what about the iPhone 15? Apple's 2023 handset is by no means long in the tooth, but there are certain aspects of the iPhone 17 that jump out as huge improvements. Between display upgrades, battery life, and performance, there are some genuinely good reasons to upgrade, even if your phone is only a couple of years old. Of course, there are also some very compelling reasons not to upgrade.

Let's get into it.

iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 15: Price

For starters, the iPhone 17 is launching at $799. That's the same price the iPhone 15 launched at in 2023. One thing to note, though, is that you can't get an iPhone 15 straight from Apple's website anymore. That means there isn't really an easy price comparison here. Though, the iPhone 16 is now priced at $699, and needless to say, choosing not to upgrade will always be the more economical choice.

iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 15: Specs Here's the iPhone 17. Credit: CNET

Here are the basic specs for iPhone 15:

• 6.1-inch display with 2556x1179 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate

• A16 Bionic chip

• 128GB/256GB/512GB storage

• Rear cameras: 48MP wide, 12MP ultrawide

• Front camera: 12MP

And here are the iPhone 17's specs:

• 6.3-inch display with 2622x1206 resolution and adaptive 120Hz refresh rate

• A19 chip

• 256GB/512GB storage

• Rear cameras: 48MP wide, 48MP ultrawide

• Front camera: 18MP

The display is the big thing here. For the iPhone 17, Apple finally introduced a 120Hz refresh rate, after years of lagging behind the rest of the industry in that regard. That also coincides with the iPhone 17 having a slightly larger display than the 15, with a higher resolution. If you care a lot about display quality but don't want to shell out for an iPhone 17 Air or Pro, there's your main selling point for the iPhone 17.

That's not the only thing, though. The iPhone 17 comes with a newer chip that should provide stronger performance, as well as a minimum of 256GB of internal storage, twice that of the iPhone 15's cheapest variant. There are, needless to say, camera improvements too, but we'll get to those in a bit.

iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 15: Design The new color options this year. Credit: Mashable/Apple

Apple did not necessarily reinvent the wheel when it came to the physical design of the iPhone 17.

It still has the same vertically stacked dual-lens camera bump on the phone's backside, which is the main visual difference between the iPhone 17 and 15. The latter phone's camera lenses are diagonally stacked. Interestingly, the two phones are nearly identical in terms of height, weight, and depth, despite the iPhone 17 having a larger display. The newer model also weighs marginally more, coming in at 6.24oz instead of 6.02oz.

Lastly, the iPhone 17 comes in five colors: Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, and Lavender. As for the iPhone 15, you also get five different colors: Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink.

iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 15: Performance and battery life

As I mentioned earlier, the iPhone 17 has a newer A19 chip inside of it, contrasted with the A16 chip in the iPhone 15. That will more than likely mean the iPhone 17's performance is stronger than the 15's, but it's impossible to say by how much without directly testing the new phone, something we can't do just yet.

The same goes for battery life. Apple is promising up to 30 hours of video playback on iPhone 17, but without a unit in our hands, we can't verify that for now. That should be a huge leap compared to the iPhone 15, however, as that phone was only rated for 20 hours by the same metric. It's probably safe to assume the new phone will last longer than the old one, but again, we can't prove that yet.

iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 15: Camera The iPhone 17 can take portrait and landscape selfies — without turning the phone. It's a pretty neat trick. Credit: Apple

Lastly, the iPhone 17 promises a couple of big camera improvements over the iPhone 15. So, if you take a lot of photos or videos, or you're a creative professional, then the iPhone 17 has some big advantages.

Specifically, the new 48MP ultrawide lens is a lot bigger (at least numerically) than the 12MP module on the iPhone 15. We can't demonstrate how that difference manifests in everyday use yet, but that will be something to look at over the coming weeks. Similarly, the new 18MP Center Stage selfie cam promises big upgrades over previous models thanks to its higher megapixel count and larger field of view. You should theoretically be able to fit more people into a selfie on iPhone 17, which could be a selling point for plenty of folks.

Needless to say, our upcoming review of the iPhone 17 will feature plenty of photos and analysis, so watch out for that.

Tinder is introducing Modes, different ways of seeing (and hopefully matching with) potential connections. At launch, there are three "modes": For You Mode, Double Date Mode, and College Mode.

For You Mode (wonder where Tinder got that name from) is described as the "classic Tinder experience" in a press release shared with Mashable — basically, it's everyone you can swipe on.

SEE ALSO: The 11 best hookup apps reviewed: I swiped until my thumb hurt

Double Date Mode is the evolution of the Double Date feature that the app launched this summer. It allows users to invite friends and pair up for dates. The mode will now be a dedicated space in the app to see other pairs. In a Tinder test run this month, Double Date Mode led to a 10 percent increase in the feature's adoption globally.

Meanwhile, College Mode jumps off of Tinder U, a feature for college students. It compiles other users in college into one place, and those enrolled in university can switch to College Mode and see college-specific aspects of their profile, like where they attend school and their major.

The Modes navigation bar will be at the top of Tinder's home screen. It is available globally, as is Double Date Mode. College Mode will start coming to eligible U.S. users this fall on Apple and Android.

Tinder Modes Credit: Tinder

Tinder also plans to release more Modes in the future. At first glance, the purpose of the feature seems reminiscent of the Tinder Explore page, which also sought to somewhat tailored matches.

"Gen Z has been craving easier, low-pressure ways to connect, because what you're into and how you want to connect can change from day to day," senior director of global product marketing at Tinder, Cleo Long, stated in the press release. "We've heard our users loud and clear, and they're looking for better matches, not just more of them. Modes is part of our ongoing effort to create products that lead to more meaningful connections."

Modes is the latest release from Tinder since its new CEO, Spencer Rascoff, took the reins back in July. Rascoff, also the CEO of Tinder's parent company Match Group, wants Tinder to shed its hookup reputation and draw in more Gen Z users. One of his seven new product principles for Tinder is speed and urgency, which may explain the quickness of new releases.

Given that the number of people paying for Tinder declined in the second quarter, we'll see if Modes draws them back.

UPDATE: Sep. 10, 2025, 9:33 a.m. EDT This article has been updated to correct Cleo Long's quote attribution.