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Prime Day deals on fitness trackers are live: Shop our favorite deals on Apple, Garmin, Fitbit, and more
Amazon's next major shopping event is just around the corner: Prime Big Deal Days takes place on Oct. 6-7. The two-day sale will bring exclusive discounts for Prime members across thousands of products, but if you're hoping to grab some early bargains, you don't need to wait until October to start saving. Amazon has already started dropping early deals ahead of the event.
Fitness trackers are among the products already getting the early Prime Day treatment, with Garmin, Fitbit, Apple, and other popular brands seeing strong discounts. We've rounded up the best deals you can shop right now, so you can grab a new tracker before the main event officially begins.
Best Garmin deal Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin vívoactive 6 $229.99 at Amazon$299.99 Save $70 Get Deal Why we like it
The Garmin vívoactive 6 has a bright AMOLED display and up to 11 days of battery life, with health insights including Body Battery, sleep coaching, stress tracking, and wrist-based heart rate. It also packs more than 80 sports apps, personalized workouts, and advanced training and recovery features. And right now, it's at its best-ever price at Amazon.
More Garmin dealsGarmin vívoactive 5 — $181.97 $299.99 (save $118.02)
Garmin Forerunner 165 — $199.99 $249.99 (save $50)
Garmin Instinct 3 — $299 $449.99 (save $150.99)
Garmin fēnix 8 — $999.99 $1,062.43 (save $62.44)
$249.95 Save $50 Get Deal Why we like it
The Fitbit Sense 2 tracks stress, sleep, and activity, with features including all-day stress tracking, sleep stages, a Sleep Score, and 24/7 heart-rate monitoring. It also has built-in GPS, more than 40 exercise modes, and a battery life of six-plus days.
More Fitbit dealsFitbit Charge 6 — $133.90 $159.95 (save $26.05)
Fitbit Versa 4 — $159.95 $199.95 (save $40)
$279 Save $30 Get Deal Why we like it
Currently, the only Apple Watch deal at Amazon is on the Apple Watch SE 3, which tracks workouts, sleep, and a range of other health metrics, including heart rate and overnight data through the Vitals app. It also gives you sleep apnea notifications, period tracking, and wrist temperature sensing, alongside features such as fall and crash detection.
Best Samsung deal Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 $259.99 at Amazon$299.99 Save $40 Get Deal Why we like it
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 has a slimmer design than previous models, with built-in features such as run coaching for different distances, Energy Score, which combines data from your sleep, activity, and heart rate, and blood pressure monitoring. And right now at Amazon, it's on sale for $40 off.
More Samsung dealsSamsung Galaxy Watch 7 — $185 $249.99 (save $64.99)
Android phones should be thicker—change my mind
Phone makers used to spend years chasing the thinnest flagship possible, and buyers mostly shrugged. The sales numbers have been in for a long time; the compromises are obvious, and I still don't get why there are attempts at bringing thin phones back. Still, here's why an extra millimeter or two is worth it.
One in 10 young singles stopped dating because its too expensive, report states
The rising cost of living has impacted singles for years now, and a new report from payment service Zelle shares new insights on just how much their bank accounts influence how (and if) they find love.
Zelle's Economics of Dating Report found that the vast majority (84 percent) of Gen Z and millennial daters say rising cost has affected their dating lives (according to an Aug. 2026 national survey of 1,800 Gen Z and millennial adults who've dated within the past year).
SEE ALSO: The 9 best free dating apps that literally cost $0 to sign up and useAround a third (32 percent) said they're going on fewer dates, and one in 10 (11 percent) have stopped dating because they can't afford it.
As Mashable reported this year, socioeconomic factors can definitely hinder dating. Not only can some young people not afford dates, but more are living at home and can't buy a home. This can then delay when people get married and have children.
But for those young adults still in the dating pool, Zelle's report found that some respondents are choosing less expensive activities (40 percent), preferring more frequent economical dates to occasional expensive ones (38 percent), and suggesting free activities (37 percent).
And in this economy, being seen as frugal is a good thing. Thirty-eight percent said they judged someone positively for planning an affordable, thoughtful date — more than the 23 percent who said the same for someone who put together an extravagant, high-end one.
Other financial green flags include being thoughtful with money (56 percent), being honest and transparent about money (54 percent), planning a thoughtful, budget-friendly date (52 percent), and paying without making the situation awkward (52 percent).
On the flipside, there are some red flags when it comes to money and dating, such as making someone uncomfortable about what they can afford, expecting the other person to pay for everything, complaining about every price, and talking too much about income — all of which 47 percent of participants said gave them the ick. Around the same amount, 46 percent, also flagged making a big deal about paying.
Money anxiety abounds these days, including when trying to find a partner. Among women respondents, being rejected and spending too much ranked equally as sources of dating anxiety (37 percent). Other sources of anxiety are spending too much on a date (34 percent of participants said this), making sure a date fits within their budget (29 percent), discussing finances (28 percent), and asking who pays (25 percent).
SEE ALSO: The best hookup apps for 2026: I swiped until my thumb hurtTwenty-six percent said they won't bring up payment with their date at all.
This all seems like glum news, but at least 89 percent of daters are still putting themselves out there. There are dating apps you can use for free and low-cost outings, too, like a walk in the park. Otherwise, some singles might find themselves turning to AI for a cheaper date.
This Pokémon 30th Celebration box is back below market price — act fast to buy for $89.99 on Amazon
TL;DR: As of Sept. 22, the Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is available for $89.99 at Amazon. That's well under market price.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box $89.99 at AmazonShop Now
For Pokémon fans, there are few greater pleasures than finding product at way below market price. And that's exactly what you'll get with Amazon's current price on the Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box.
As of Sept. 22, the Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is available on Amazon for just $89.99. According to the market price listing at TCG Player, that's a total saving of $88.64 vs. the current market price of $178.63.
The catch is that you can't just rock up on Amazon and buy one. It's so in-demand that Amazon requires potential buyers to click the "request invite" button, which puts you in a random ballot to actually purchase one.
SEE ALSO: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Sylveon ex Tin is under market price at Walmart — buy for under $60 while stocks lastIf you're randomly selected, you’ll get an email to let you know that you’re eligible to buy Pokémon’s 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box. The email will contain a purchase link that will be valid for 72 hours. But don't wait around — at this price, there's no guarantee that this Elite Trainer Box will still be in stock.
If your invitation request isn't selected, Amazon will keep it on file, and you may receive an invitation after restocks.
The Elite Trainer Box includes nine Pokémon 30th Celebration booster packs, a full-art foil Nidorina promo, 16 foil Basic Energy cards, 65 sleeves, dice, a coin, dividers, a player’s guide, and a Pokémon TCG Live code.
Don't miss the chance to grab the Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box at $89.99 — almost half of the current market price.
Roborock’s AI-powered Saros Z70 robot vacuum drops to half price at Amazon — save $1,000 with this best-ever deal
SAVE $1,000: As of Sept. 22, the Roborock Saros Z70 Robot Vacuum and Mop is down to $999.98 at Amazon. That’s a 50% discount and a match for its lowest-ever price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum and mop combo $999.99 at Amazon$1,999.99 Save $1,000 Get Deal
Keeping your floors spotless usually means spending hours behind a traditional vacuum or dropping a small fortune on a high-end robot cleaner. But when a flagship model drops down to half price, the decision gets a lot easier.
As of Sept. 22, Amazon has chopped $1,000 off the Roborock Saros Z70 Robot Vacuum and Mop, bringing it down to $999.98. That markdown brings this ultra-premium, feature-packed automated cleaner back down to its best price on record.
When Mashable reviewer Leah Stodart tested the Z70 hands-on, she found the arm could be a bit slow — struggling with heavier shoes or unfamiliar fabrics — but it consistently cleared away everyday clutter like socks and lightweight footwear before making its cleaning pass. Even if you ignore the arm entirely, the cleaning hardware hits monster specs. You're getting 22,000Pa of suction power, which easily pulls deep-seated pet hair and dust out of plush carpets.
Despite holding a mechanical arm and a high-powered motor, the Z70 maintains an ultra-slim 3.14-inch profile that slides under low-clearance couches and TV stands without getting wedged. For hard floors, it uses dual spinning mop pads that swing out on a motorized hinge to scrub along baseboards and corners, and is backed by an automatically heated water tank to break down dried spills.
When it's done, it navigates back to a fully automated dock that washes the mops with 176°F hot water, dries them with warm air, dispenses its own cleaning solution, and empties its own dustbin for up to seven weeks of hands-off maintenance. In our review, the Saros Z70 lost points solely due to its massive price tag. At $1,000 off, those minor quirks are a lot easier to forgive.
Ready to automate your floor care? Lock in the Roborock Saros Z70 Robot Vacuum and Mop for half off today.
The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Sylveon ex Tin is under market price at Walmart — buy for under $60 while stocks last
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Sylveon ex Tin is now available for $58.98 at Walmart, down from $67.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Sylveon ex Tin $58.98 at Amazon$67.99 Save $9.01 Pre-order Here
Amazon has been the go-to for the Pokémon TCG’s 30th Celebration ETB, but the retailer has been a bit slow adding the rest of the range. However, Walmart has been quick with discounts on both readily available boxes and tins — as well as products you can preorder for later this year.
As of Sept. 22, the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Sylveon ex Tin is $58.98 at Walmart, reduced from $67.99 for a $9.01 saving. The preorder is sold and shipped by marketplace seller Cataclysm Games, with free shipping and an estimated Dec. 12 arrival — just over a week after the tin’s Dec. 4 release date.
That’s the lowest price we’ve seen so far and is well under the market price, estimated by the dedicated trading card selling platform TCGplayer at $65.68. Meanwhile, listings there only go as low as $76.50 with shipping included.
SEE ALSO: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration expansion has launched: Where to buy, best deals, and market priceInside the tin are four Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration booster packs (six cards in each) and a foil Sylveon ex promo card.
Walmart also includes its preorder price guarantee with the listing, so you'll pay the lower price if it drops again before release.
If you’re eager for any particular cards from the expansion now, you can buy almost any Pokémon single card from the 30th Celebration expansion right now on TCGplayer.
I tested USB-C rechargeable AA batteries in my security camera so you don’t have to
I love the convenience of my battery-powered home security cameras, but buying a dozen new AA batteries every few months—not so much. Most of the big-name security and smart device brands, like Arlo and Blink, strongly advise against rechargeable batteries, but I tried it anyway, and the results are better than I expected.
Control Resonant is a fascinating experiment, but not an entirely successful one
When you play as many video games as I do, only a select few really stick in your mind for years after you finish them. Control, a 2019 action-adventure game, was one of those.
Mashable gave Control its Game of the Year award that year, and for good reason: It's a mind-bending and totally sick shooter that can be cleanly summarized as "you play as a Jedi with a gun in a haunted office building." It was, at the time, the best synthesis of developer Remedy's signature style with actually competent gunplay, something the studio had struggled with at points in the past. I'd argue it was only surpassed by 2023's Alan Wake II in that regard, but that's like choosing a favorite child.
I wish I was as enthusiastic about Control Resonant, the new follow-up to the 2019 original that I am still working my way through. But, while Resonant maintains the creepy vibes, non-Euclidean geometry, and action combat that make you feel extremely cool on a regular basis of the original, its new setting of a supernaturally warped Manhattan significantly reduces the charm in both an aesthetic and mechanical sense.
SEE ALSO: 'Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave' is one of the biggest and best Switch 2 exclusives yet I love New York City, but I loved The Oldest House more This stuff can be really cool at times. Credit: Remedy/SteamPerhaps the most disappointing aspect of Control Resonant is that the concepts Remedy chose to play around with are sound, but are kind of bland in practice.
Control was a third-person shooter with psychic powers set inside The Oldest House, an imposing government building in Manhattan with a mind of its own and the ability to shift its innards around at will. It made for an incredible setting, as protagonist Jesse Faden would frequently find herself fighting horrible monstrosities among office cubicles, which in turn would be mere feet away from terrors that defied conventional description. The best part is that it was all a relatively mundane part of the job for employees of the Federal Bureau of Control, a fictional government agency dedicated to investigating the supernatural.
Resonant turns all of that on its head by shifting the perspective to Dylan, Jesse's brother, who had been imprisoned as an experimental test subject in The Oldest House. What was previously contained within the building's walls has spilled out into Manhattan, profoundly transforming the architecture of the city and its inhabitants, and it's up to Dylan to do something about it.
I have not seen much of Jesse so far. Credit: Remedy/SteamWhereas Jesse was an ordinary civilian fighting her way through a mysterious government compound, Dylan is the opposite; he's only ever known The Oldest House as an adult, and Manhattan is new to him. That's a great idea that, unfortunately, doesn't work all that well in my time with the game, which I have not finished just yet. Dylan is sort of a wet blanket who doesn't have a lot of interesting things to say most of the time, and this version of Manhattan often feels like it could've been any sufficiently dense urban environment instead.
There are glimpses of greatness here, with city streets that have been turned entirely vertical, requiring the use of gravity-shifting powers to navigate them. But for the most part, you're just running around what feels like a generic video game city with the same three coffee shops, laundromats, and bodegas copied and pasted in each explorable zone. There are optional activities in each neighborhood, which mostly amount to "go to an icon on the map, fight some monsters, and get a reward." It's shockingly uninspired at times for a Remedy game.
None of it so far has matched what made The Oldest House so special in Control. All of the stylistic flair from the original, like big sans serif title cards and redacted government documents, is here, but they don't hit the same the second time around. I'm open to the possibility that Resonant finds its footing later on, but from what I've played, the quasi-open-world aspect of it has been my least favorite part of the game.
The fighting is fun, but it can occasionally be a drag This part of the game is usually pretty alright. Credit: Remedy/SteamThat's not to say Control Resonant is all bad, of course. I actually quite like the combat, which trades Jesse's shape-shifting gun for Dylan's shape-shifting melee weapon, turning it into a sort of Devil May Cry-like action game with RPG-esque upgrade elements. There are several different weapon types, customizable combo finishers, and status effects to inflict upon enemies with occasionally explosive results. All of that combines with Dylan's exceptionally agile movement abilities to create combat encounters that are speedy and intense at their best.
But even then, there are problems to contend with. Some combat encounters simply involve too many enemies to be fun, and will often devolve into the player smashing the attack button over and over again just to clear some space on the screen. Bigger enemies tend to just be large damage sponges that don't require a lot of thought to kill, and there was even one entire area I played through that was just not enjoyable in the slightest due to some of the enemy behavior there.
From where I'm sitting, the telekinetic gunplay of Control was generally more exciting than this, even if I do like a lot of what's going on in Resonant. Boss fights, at least, have been generally spectacular in my time with the game, and knowing Remedy, there are bound to be unexpected tricks before the credits roll.
Control Resonant is, generally, an OK time, but it has the unfortunate distinction of being the sequel to one of the coolest games of the past decade. I appreciate Remedy's willingness to throw aside what it did before and try new things, but in this case, what was there before worked better.
Control Resonant is available for pre-order now for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S; it will be released on Oct. 15.
Opens in a new window Credit: Remedy 'Control Resonant for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S $59.88 at AmazonPre-order Here
Stop letting Roku bury your apps under ads and recommendations
If you have a Roku, then you know the home screen is no stranger to advertisements. Whether you're scrolling through your apps or just taking in the pretty landscape of Roku City, ads are everywhere.
Windows 11 handles your power button all wrong—here's how to make shutdowns easier
I've always thought a PC's power button should be fairly self-explanatory. Press it, and the computer shuts down safely. But Windows 11 is never that straightforward. It gives you several choices for what that button actually does, including one that makes shutting down your PC much simpler.
I spent a week troubleshooting my router. Then I plugged it into a different outlet
A router that keeps dropping out sends most of us straight to firmware, settings, and the internet provider. Sometimes the culprit is duller: the power feeding it. Here is what changed when I moved my router, why it works, and how to avoid the same headache.
This Apple iPad deal is going to sell fast — save $200 on an 11-inch iPad Pro
TL;DR: As of Sept. 22, the Apple iPad Pro (M4) 11-inch is available for $1,899 at Amazon. That's a $200 saving on the regular list price of $2,099.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Pro (M4) 11-inch $1,899 at Amazon$2,099 Save $200 Get Deal
The Apple M6 chip was recently announced as the latest in Apple's line of powerful processors. But don't sleep on the M4-powered devices that are still out there in the wilds of online shopping. It wasn't so long ago that the M4 was the very best Apple had to offer, and it remains hugely impressive and capable. Which is why we feel obliged to point you towards a discount on the 11-inch Apple iPad Pro (M4) as part of early October Prime Day discounts.
As of Sept. 22, the Apple iPad Pro (M4) 11-inch is marked down to $1,899 at Amazon. That’s a $200 saving on the regular list price of $2,099.
If you're at all interested in this device, now's the time to grab it. It's still early for October Prime Day deals, which runs Oct. 6-7, but we fully expect these last remaining M4 iPads to get snapped up at this price.
And why wouldn't they? This iPad has an Ultra Retina XDR display with Nano-Texture Glass (another way of saying it looks absolutely incredible) and comes equipped with Apple Intelligence. Throw in a massive 2TB storage, WiFi 6E compatibility, and lots more, and you have an iPad that's punching well above its discounted price.
Don't miss the chance to grab the Apple iPad Pro (M4) 11-inch with $200 off.
iPhone 20 rumors: Apple may skip iPhone 19 for quad-curve anniversary edition
Apple finally revealed the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its Sept. 9 "Surprise and Shine" event, alongside the foldable iPhone Duo.
But believe it or not, there are already credible reports and leaks floating around about a potential 20th anniversary "iPhone 20" arriving in fall 2027. If the rumor mill is correct, Apple will skip the iPhone 19 entirely, and this wouldn't be the first time Apple has gotten creative with numbering. The iPhone 20 would commemorate the 20th anniversary of the original model, which was released on June 29, 2007.
To mark 20 years of the iPhone, Apple has reportedly been prepping a major redesign that uses curved glass elements and potentially even a waterfall display.
If you're on the fence about upgrading to the iPhone 18 Pro, then you may want some idea of what next year's iPhone might look like. So, here are the latest iPhone 20 rumors.
SEE ALSO: Apple's new 'Upgrade' program lets you lease a Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch like a car iPhone 20: When will it come out?First things first, the release date. Apple always launches its flagship iPhone models in September, and there's currently no reason to think that will change soon.
In other words, it's widely expected that this phone will be announced in early September 2027, followed a week or two later with an official launch. (For reference, the iPhone 18 Pro was announced on Sept. 9 and launches Sept. 18.) The 20th anniversary iPhone is also the perfect opportunity for Apple to do some weird, fun stuff with its signature device.
iPhone 20: What will it look like?This is the big point of interest regarding the iPhone 20, and most of what we know dates back to leaks from last year. In 2025, there were multiple credible reports that the iPhone 20 model would undergo a major redesign that uses significantly more glass than the typical phone.
Bloomberg and The Information both reported in May of last year that it would have an all-glass, edge-to-edge display. Specifically, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the source of more Apple scoops than anyone else on the planet, predicted the iPhone 20 would be a "mostly glass, curved iPhone without any cutouts in the display," and feature "curved glass edges all around." That means curved glass wrapping around the edges of the device, and perhaps more importantly, a seeming lack of a notch or Dynamic Island cutout for the selfie camera.
Other reports point to curves around the four corners of the phone. Also in 2025, Korean outlet ETNews reported the 20th anniversary iPhone will have four-sided bending for a bezel-less full-screen experience.
However, other prominent leakers have thrown cold water on rumors of a radical, waterfall-edge display. On X, leaker Ice Universe said that despite the rumors, the iPhone 20 will not have a true curved display.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.And in 2026, Ice Universe speculated that "a true quad-curved display is unlikely" due to manufacturing challenges, suggesting Apple will opt for a "visual quad-curved" design.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.So, instead of a waterfall display with curved glass on the iPhone, we might get something more like the iPhone Air, with rounder corners and sides, plus a visual effect around the edges similar to what you see on the Apple Watch.
Credit: CNET GroupWe've seen wrap-around and waterfall displays on other devices like TVs, but a more sculptural, curved glass iPhone would definitely stand out in the mobile market.
iPhone 20: The latest leaksApple hasn't updated the display sizes for its iPhone Pro models since 2024. From the iPhone 16 to now, they've measured in at 6.3 inches for each Pro model and 6.9 inches for each Pro Max model. At least one source is indicating that the iPhone 20 will change that, while further shrinking the dynamic island.
A new report from leaker Digital Chat Station suggested that Apple will bump the display sizes and resolution for the iPhone 20 Pro models. Here are the rumored new display specs for those devices:
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.iPhone 20 Pro: 6.41-inch display with 2,686 × 1,236 resolution
iPhone 20 Pro Max: 6.96-inch display with 2,912 × 1,340 resolution
Those each represent upgrades of about a tenth of an inch for each device's display size, with higher resolution on each, over the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models. That's not a huge change, but when combined with the functionally bezel-less displays that are rumored to grace the iPhone 20 models, there could definitely be a perception of a lot more screen real estate on next year's iPhone.
Do the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo tell us anything about the iPhone 20?With the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple reduced the size of the Dynamic Island, and the iPhone Duo utilizes an under-display FaceTime camera that doesn't waste any pixels. It will be interesting to see which of these elements are carried forward into the iPhone 20. For what it's worth, the latest Digital Chat Station leak regarding display sizes also suggested Apple would maintain the hole-punch front camera from the 18 Pro models rather than using an under-camera selfie camera like the iPhone Duo.
Apple has clearly embraced curved glass and refracting light in its new Liquid Glass design language, so it would make sense if the iPhone evolved to match accordingly.
iPhone 20: New buttons!Lastly, for now, leaker Instant Digital posted on Weibo late last year that Apple is working on "solid-state" (in other words, non-moving and non-mechanical) buttons for the iPhone 20. The unique feature here would be haptic feedback for power, volume control, and camera control. I could see this being somewhat controversial, like when Apple got rid of the home button, but we'll have to wait and see.
As soon as we learn more about the iPhone 19/iPhone 20, we'll be sure to update this post. If you want to be the first to know about new tech, science, and digital culture news, sign up for Mashable's Top Stories and Deals newsletters today.
Top smartphone deals of the weekSamsung Galaxy S26 FE + $200 Amazon Gift Card — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200)
Google Pixel 11 Pro — $1,019.70 $1,099 (save $79.30)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — $1,049.99 $1,299.99 (save $250)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 — $1,649.99 $1,899.99 (save $250)
Running out of USB ports? Here are four ways to add more to your desktop PC
Want to add more USB ports to your desktop PC? There are several ways you can do it, from simply connecting a USB hub to adding a PCIe add-in card. Here are four different ways to add extra USB ports to your desktop.
Prime Day deals on power stations are already live: Shop the best deals on Jackery, Anker, Bluetti, and more
Portable power stations are useful for everything from camping trips to keeping your gadgets running when you're away from a plug socket. They come in a wide range of prices, with some reaching the thousands of dollars. They're not exactly the kind of thing you look to buy every week. But when they're on sale, a discount can make a purchase much easier to justify.
With Prime Big Deal Days coming up on October 6-7, Amazon has already started cutting prices on some popular power stations, so now is a great time to pick one up at a lower-than-usual price. Below, we've rounded up the best early deals worth checking out.
Best Jackery deal Opens in a new window Credit: Jackery Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 $499 at Amazon$559 Save $60 Get Deal Why we like it
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is a relatively compact portable power station with a 1,070Wh capacity and 1,500W output, making it suitable for powering devices such as fridges, electric pots, and other appliances. It can also go from empty to fully charged in an hour with emergency charging switched on, and the LFP battery is designed to retain more than 70% of its capacity after 4,000 charge cycles.
More Jackery dealsJackery Explorer 300 — $258 $289 (save $30)
Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 and 200W Solar Panel — $699 $879 (save $180)
Jackery HomePower 3000 — $1,349 $1,499 (save $150)
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus — $1,709 $1,899 (save $190)
$1,099 Save $400 Get Deal Why we like it
The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic has a 1,800W output and can handle even big appliances like fridges. It has X-Boost providing up to 2,600W for higher-power devices, and can charge to 80% in 45 minutes via AC. This deal includes a 220W solar panel, which can help it recharge in around 5.8 hours.
More Ecoflow dealsDelta 3 Plus — $699 $899 (save $200)
Delta 2 Max — $1,029 $1,399 (save $370)
$899 Save $400 Get Deal Why we like it
Ahead of Prime Day, this Bluetti power unit has $400 off the list price. It has 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.
More Bluetti dealsElite 30 V2 — $279.99 $449 (save $169.01)
Elite 100 V2 with 200W Solar Panel — $698.98 $999 (save $300.02)
Elite 200 V2 — $899 $1,199 (save $300)
Elite 300 — $1,098.99 $1,499 (save $400.01)
$599.99 Save $150.01 Get Deal Why we like it
This unit has a 1,056Wh capacity and 2,400W output, with 11 ports for powering multiple devices and appliances. It can reach 80% charge in 43 minutes with UltraFast charging enabled through the Anker app. It's built a LiFePO4 battery, so it's designed to last a long time, up to 10 years, which is around 3,000 battery cycles.
More Anker dealsAnker Solix C1000 Gen 2 — $499.99 $599 (save $99.01)
Anker Solix S2000 — $999.99 $1,199 (save $199.01)
Anker Solix F3800 — $2,499.98 $2,799.99 (save $300.01)
I stopped overrelying on Excel's filter buttons after learning how to build live lists
If you've spent any time working with data in Excel, you've probably come across filtering. It's a quick way to focus on the records you need, analyze a subset of your data, and hide everything else from view. But Excel's regular filter buttons come with a few annoyances: they hide entire worksheet rows, can make the original dataset harder to see, and leave you with filters to clear when you've finished.
Christian dating app Upward rebranded for marriage-focused Gen Zers
Six years after launching Christian dating app Upward, the conglomerate Match Group is relaunching it as a marriage-focused app for young singles. Upward is now centered around "modern courtship."
"For a generation told to keep things casual and see where they go, saying you want marriage can almost feel countercultural," said Lauren DeFord, director of brand marketing at Match Group, in a press release shared with Mashable. "Built for people dating with marriage in mind, Upward is a home for singles who know what they want, hold strong standards and believe dating should lead somewhere."
SEE ALSO: FBI warned ICE agents of fake 'tradwife' dating profilesThe shift comes amid a deluge of "tradwife" content on social media, of young women rejecting (or claiming to reject) modern attitudes for more traditional gender roles in their relationships. The trend has reached a new peak in 2026 with Yesteryear, a novel about a tradwife influencer who wakes up in 1855, which has been on the New York Times bestsellers list for 23 weeks.
For several years, young adults have also been decrying hookup culture and casual sex, while also reportedly having less sex than in generations past.
SEE ALSO: The best hookup apps for 2026: I swiped until my thumb hurtPolitics also reflects this cultural moment: The Trump administration is encouraging women to have more children while restricting reproductive rights.
And, according to data, young adults want to tie the knot. Match's recent Singles in America survey found that 72 percent of Gen Z want to get married. Match Group research also found that around one in four U.S. singles between 18 and 34 strongly identify with traditional values around family, faith, and community.
"Many countries in the world have matrimony apps, and for whatever reason, the U.S. has never really had one," Match Group's global chief marketing officer, Stephanie Danzi, told Mashable in a Zoom interview. "Upward was almost naturally emerging as a bit of a matrimonial app by the way that people were using it."
Danzi works specifically with the Everyone Everywhere portfolio, which includes affinity dating apps like Upward, Salams (for Muslim users), and HER (for Sapphic users).
At a time when Gen Z is frustrated by the dating scene — particularly dating apps — Match is betting on Upward to fill a gap.
Hinge vs. UpwardHinge, another app in Match Group's portfolio, is "designed to be deleted." Both apps are relationship-focused, Danzi said, but what makes Upward different is its focus on marriage specifically and the timeline for marriage users are looking for.
"Whereas people on Hinge are there with certainly high intent and positive intent, on Upward, it's nearly...99 percent of people want kids," she said. "Essentially, all people are looking for marriage specifically, and for them, marriage is not an if, it's a when."
The average time from match to marriage for an anecdotal sample of couples who met on Upward (and wrote to Match about their relationship) was under one year.
"We hear from our users that they actually feel like they're coming on too strong on an app like Hinge because they are so marriage and kid-oriented," she said. But on Upward, it's the price of entry.
New features for the dating app 'with marriage in mind'While Upward's users are predominantly Christian (given that it was a Christian dating app), Match found that the defining factor was less about religiosity and more about what family looks like and being goal-oriented towards marriage and family.
"On Upward, what we saw is that actually a lot of our prompts that were around, for example, 'what's your favorite Bible verse,' were actually not that popular, and people were spending a lot more time talking about what they wanted out of a family and out of the future," Danzi explained. People of all faiths are welcome on the app, and it's a young crowd: Match told Mashable that the majority of users are under 35.
In addition to refocusing Upward towards marriage, Match has also refreshed the app experience. It now includes "Chivalry Mode," an opt-in experience for users who prefer a more "traditional" first-move dynamic.
When both users in a match opt-in, the man is encouraged to send the first message (and a "high-quality" one, not just "Hey, what's up?"), and his match chooses whether to respond or unmatch. (Gay users are also welcome on Upward, and there are gay users on the app, Danzi said.) The second user then has 72 hours to respond.
As Danzi told Mashable, a man sending the first message isn't compulsory in Chivalry Mode, but the team has seen that the opt-in feature leads to more conversations.
Recently, the dating app Bumble changed its rules so that male users can message female ones first, after launching in 2014 as a "feminist" dating app where "women make the first move."
Also new is the Marriage Timeline feature, which lets users share when they hope to get married — and they can see other users' timelines, as well.
Users can also pick their "Core Values" on the app so potential matches can see their priorities, such as honor, wisdom, integrity, hard work, community, and friendship. According to Match, nearly every Upward member between 18 and 30 surveyed said they want a family, and "family" is the most-selected Core Value on the app. (On other Match Group apps, like Tinder and Hinge, you can signal lifestyle traits and what you're looking for.)
"The old checklist was height and income," Danzi said. "And the new checklist is about values."
We found 20+ early Prime Day deals on MicroSDs, SSDs, and hard drives to beat RAMageddon
Thanks to the global memory crisis known as "RAMageddon," prices on memory products like internal drives, external SSDs, and high-capacity flash storage have continued to climb. It’s been a relentless up, up, and up trajectory as enterprise demand squeezes consumer supply.
High-speed NVMe drives, rugged external SSDs, microSD cards, and hard drives are Prime Day staples that matter more than ever amid RAMageddon. We did some digging and found the best early Prime Day deals in the solid-state category right now. If you've been waiting to expand your PC build, give your PS5 some breathing room, or secure your off-site backups, now is the time to take advantage of these SSD offers from top-tier brands like Samsung, SanDisk, and more.
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The Samsung 990 PRO delivers top-tier sequential speeds up to 7,450 MB/s, effectively maxing out what a PCIe 4.0 slot can process. That translates directly to faster boot times, near-instant game loading on PC or PS5, and smooth handling of large 4K video renders. It also runs more power-efficiently than its predecessor, so it stays stable under heavy continuous workloads. With a solid five-year warranty and a huge price drop, it’s one of the best value-for-money storage upgrades you can buy right now.
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The Samsung T7 is built for life on the move. Weighing under two ounces and barely larger than a credit card, it slips into a pocket or backpack pouch without taking up space in your carry-on. Its solid aluminum unibody design handles the bumps of travel with ease, featuring shock resistance that withstands drops from up to 6 feet. With transfer speeds up to 1,050 MB/s, you can offload massive 4K travel footage, photo backups, or offline media libraries in seconds. You can even plug it directly into an iPhone 15 Pro (or newer) to record high-res video straight to the drive while on location.
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I switched from Samsung and immediately missed these 5 Galaxy features
I got a new phone for my birthday. And you know what happens next: you start playing around with everything. Relatable enough, right? At first, I was genuinely excited. New phone, new tricks, new excuses to spend way too much time digging through settings.
Preorder the first-ever Googlebooks at Best Buy and score free $129 Pixel Buds 2a
TL;DR: Preorders for the first-ever Google Books are live ahead of the Oct. 4 launch. If you preorder any model through Best Buy, a free pair of Google Pixel Buds 2a (a $129 value) will automatically get added to your cart at checkout.
Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Googlebooks at Best Buy Get free Pixel Buds 2a ($129 value) with preorders. Shop NowIf you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the first laptops designed for Gemini Intelligence, your time has officially arrived. Announced earlier this year at Google I/O, Googlebooks are a brand-new class of premium AI laptops built to challenge MacBooks head-to-head. Preorders are live, with official shipments launching Oct. 4 in the U.S.
You can purchase Googlebooks directly from Google, but Best Buy is serving up a major perk for early buyers. If you preorder any of the five launch laptops through Best Buy, you'll automatically score a free pair of Google Pixel Buds 2a (a $129 value) in your cart.
SEE ALSO: Googlebooks dissected: Are they for you?Across all five Googlebooks launch models, you get key hardware and software features like:
Gemini Intelligence — Local NPU acceleration powering tools like Magic Pointer (visual screen queries), Magic Cues (contextual assistance across tasks), Rambler (auto-structured voice capture), and natural-language widget creation.
Device Continuity — Seamless Android integration with file syncing and app casting directly onto your desktop.
Premium Baseline Hardware — Minimum 16GB RAM, up to 14+ hours of battery life, backlit keyboards, touch displays, and lightweight builds.
That baseline power makes any of the five models a solid upgrade, but Best Buy's preorder bonus makes pulling the trigger early a no-brainer.
Google Pixel Buds 2a bring active noise cancellation to Google's entry-level line for the first time. They use custom 11mm speakers so your music sounds clear, plus noise-blocking tech to block out outside distractions. A clever twist-to-adjust design helps lock them securely in your ears for workouts or commutes, while water resistance handles sweat and rain. You also get easy one-tap phone pairing and up to 20 hours of total battery life with the charging case.
As with most retailer bundles, there are a few basic rules to keep in mind for this deal:
Marketplace sellers are excluded — You'll need to buy directly from Best Buy rather than a third-party seller on their site.
Keep both items to keep the discount — If you cancel or return the Googlebook laptop, you won't get to keep the free Pixel Buds 2a for free.
They might ship separately — Don't worry if two different boxes show up on your doorstep. Best Buy often ships bundled items in separate packages.
Stock is limited — The offer applies only to in-stock items while supplies last and can't be combined with other conflicting promotions or applied to previous purchases.
Ready to upgrade? Head over to Best Buy and lock in your Googlebook preorder.
