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Like clockwork, any time Amazon announces a Prime Day event, Walmart conveniently launches a counter sale. This October appears to be no different. Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, casually known as October Prime Day, is coming Oct. 6 and 7. So it's no coincidence that Walmart is throwing its own week-long sale starting Oct. 5.

Walmart's sale is simply named Fall Deals and unlike Prime Big Deal Days, you don't need to be a Walmart+ member to shop. However, most often with Walmart sales, members will get first dibs on deals. It costs $98 per year for a Walmart+ membership, but you can try it out for 30 days for just a buck.

There's not a whole lot of info yet on Walmart's anti-Prime Day sale, but here's a breakdown of what we do know. We'll update this story with more details as they become available.

When is Walmart's anti-Prime Day event?

As the countdown on the sale's landing page shows, the Fall Deals event will kick off at midnight ET on Oct. 5. While Amazon's event only lasts 48 hours, Walmart will keep the fun going for a full week, wrapping up on Oct. 11.

Walmart+ members will likely get early access to the Fall Deals event, though the specific time has yet to be announced. Stay tuned.

What will be on sale during Walmart's Fall Deals event?

While there's no formal announcement yet from Walmart, an initial landing page is teasing deals across several categories. Here's a glimpse at what's to come:

• Up to 30% off toys

• Up to 50% off home

• Up to 40% off "home upgrades"

• Up to 25% off tools

• Up to 30% off Halloween deals, from candy to decor

• Up to 40% off tech

• Up to 25% off wellness deals

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“Could I 3D print that?” It’s a question we’ve all asked. I had the thought while listening to an LP vinyl record one night. Nearly two years later, I finally found a way to make it happen. Get your headphones ready.

Owala’s limited-edition Pokémon collection: Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (Charizard Brings the Heat) $29.99 at Target Shop Now Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (Pikachu I Choose You) $29.99 at Target Shop Now Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (Eevee Evolutions) $29.99 at Target Shop Now Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (Gengar In the Shadows) $29.99 at Target Shop Now Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (Kanto Region First Partners) $29.99 at Target Shop Now

If you thought the madness around Stanley cups was intense, welcome to a world in which the Owala obsession collides with 30th Anniversary Pokémon nostalgia.

Owala drops at Target notoriously disappear in minutes, and adding Pokémon designs practically guarantees these will hit the secondary reseller market fast. Seriously, these water bottles are going to sell like crazy. You don't need data to know that. It's just staring you in the face.

Each bottle in this cool lineup features Owala's signature FreeSip lid with a push-button leak-proof cap and a carry loop that doubles as a lock. But you don't really care about that, do you? It's all about the fun Pokémon designs. We understand.

Which Pokémon bottle should you buy?

At $29.99 each, the entire lineup stays in the easy impulse-buy category for kids, gym-goers, students, or collectors trying to complete their 30th Anniversary merch shelf:

• Charizard Brings The Heat: Deep blue body framed with bold flame graphics.

• Gengar In The Shadows: A dark purple and turquoise colorway made for fans of ghost-type Pokémon.

• Pikachu I Choose You: Bright yellow lid paired with electric blue and lightning graphics.

• Eevee Evolutions: Pale cream base featuring Eevee, Vaporeon, and Sylveon with subtle pastel accents.

• Kanto First Partners: Dark green starry background featuring Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and Poké Balls.

If your local Target is already cleaned out, keep an eye on online listings for restocks.

Boox has revamped its eReader lineup ahead of the Picco. The company has introduced three new Android 16-based models, including a Palma 3 that upgrades its most iconic device as well as the Note Air6 C and the Note Mini C.

Early holiday shoppers will have multiple sales to hit up next month. Target has announced its plans to host a 48-hour Circle Deal Days sale on Oct. 6 to 7, the same days as competing savings events at Walmart and Amazon — including the latter's "October Prime Day."

Circle Deal Days will feature discounts on "thousands of items across apparel, home decor, kitchen gadgets, beauty, toys, tech, and more," according to a company press release. That includes:

• Up to 40% off select tech, including select Dyson vacuums, Heyday gadgets, and laptops from Acer, Dell, HP, and Lenovo

• Up to 40% off select toys from Barbie, Monster Jam, and Our Generation

• 40% off select clothing and shoes

• 40% off seasonal decor and lights

• 30% off select kitchen gadgets

• 30% off select furniture, bedding, and home decor

Circle Deal Days will run in stores, online, and in the Target app.

Some fine print: Circle Deal Days will only be open to members of the Target Circle loyalty program, but it's completely free to join. Members of the paid Target Circle 360 tier will get early access to the sale a day early on Oct. 5.

Shoppers who sign up for Target Circle anytime between Sept. 27 and Oct. 5 will score a 15% discount on their first purchase post-joining. Those who upgrade to an annual Target Circle 360 membership will earn $50 in Target Circle Rewards, effectively cutting their $99/year membership fee in half. (Target Circle Rewards are cash-back credits that can be put toward future purchases.)

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Amazon previously announced that its Prime Big Deal Days sale will return on Oct. 6 and 7. The event is commonly referred to as October Prime Day because it's exclusive to members of the retailer's Prime program, just like its flagship summer Prime Day sale. Early Prime Big Deal Days savings are already live.

Meanwhile, Walmart will host a Fall Deals event for a full week from Oct. 5 to 11. It's not a members-only affair, though Walmart+ subscribers may get early access to the deals. (The big-box retailer hasn't confirmed that yet, but it's been an aspect of its past sales.)

GET FREE AIRPODS 4: Sign on for T-Mobile 5G home intenrnet and get a free pair of Apple AirPods 4 or a free $200 prepaid card. Home internet plans start as low as $35 per month.

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No one likes bills, but everyone likes having internet at home. Since those two elements are in opposition of one another, it's a great day when you can find home internet that doesn't cost a fortune. Thankfully, T-Mobile's 5G home internet starts at just $35 per month, and signing up soon means you can cash in on some great freebies.

As of Sept. 16, sign on for T-Mobile 5G home internet and get either free Apple AirPods 4 or up to a $200 prepaid card. T-Mobile 5G home internet plans start as low as $35 per month. You can check your home's service availability here.

T-Mobile makes home internet easy, and we're not upset about scoring a free pair of AirPods 4. Once you sign up for the 5G home service, T-Mobile sends everything you need to set it up with two-day shipping. Plus, it doesn't require professional installation. Set-up is simple and takes just 15 minutes, and there's no monthly equipment fees or annual contracts.

SEE ALSO: Amazon just cut the preorder price on the new Apple Watch Ultra 4 — save over $10

The cheapest T-Mobile home internet plan is on a great discount of just $35 per month which offers fast speeds and unlimited data. Plus, you can lock in the $35 per month price for five years. The $45 per month plan introduces faster speeds with no speed caps on the same unlimited data. Lastly, the $55 per month plan adds in Hulu and Paramount+ for all your streaming desires.

Before this freebies offer expires, make the switch the T-Mobile 5G home internet and score a free pair of AirPods 4. Because getting something for nothing in 2026 is a major win.

Every trailer for Wildwood has been a feast for the eyes, and the final peek is no different.

The upcoming fantasy adventure comes to us courtesy of LAIKA, the stop-motion studio behind films like Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings, and is based on the novel of the same name by the Decemberists' frontman Colin Meloy.

SEE ALSO: 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' trailer teases a treat for book fans

Wildwood whisks viewers away to the mystical land of Portland, Oregon, where an even more mystical land lurks just beyond its borders. That land is the Impassable Wilderness, an enchanted forest that's home to talking animals, roving bandits, and the mysterious and powerful Alexandra (voiced by Carey Mulligan).

When a magical murder of crows whisks baby Mac off to the Impassable Wilderness, his teenage sister Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) vows to save him. Along with her classmate Curtis Mehlberg (Jacob Tremblay), she plunges headfirst into a world of ancient magic.

LAIKA's stop-motion animators bring that magic to stunning life in the trailer, from epic battles to a chase sequence between crows and the General (Viola Davis), a massive golden eagle. Witness all that craftsmanship and more in the trailer above.

Wildwood's voice cast also includes Richard E. Grant, Awkwafina, Amandla Stenberg, Tom Waits, Charlie Day, Blythe Danner, Arthur Knight, Maya Erskine, Jake Johnson, Tantoo Cardinal, Rob Delaney, Jemaine Clement, Marc Evan Jackson, Len Cariou, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and Mahershala Ali.

Wildwood hits theaters Oct. 23.

I'm not planning to become a streamer any time soon. But I do enjoy recording retro games and tutorials for my classes. There's some fascinating technology used in modern streaming and screen recording that I like to mess with. I've been using OBS Studio (mostly in default mode) for a long time for my recordings, and I wanted more control. But sometimes, the interface can be a bit complicated for simple things. So I changed a few settings to help me make the most of this powerful software and to find/access them.

The absolute last time a company wants its namesake product to stop working is during a big annual event when everyone is talking about said company.

Salesforce learned that the hard way on Wednesday morning, per Quartz. The Salesforce software status page indicated that the company's enterprise software, used for things like tracking sales data and invoices, suffered an outage around 3:50 a.m. ET on Wednesday morning. The Salesforce Dreamforce event kicked off on Sept. 15.

Quarts reported that Salesforce's cloud suite became partially inaccessible to customers on Wednesday, as errors and other mishaps became more common than usual.

SEE ALSO: Why does the internet keep crashing so often? First Google Cloud, then AWS, now Cloudflare.

By about 7:00 a.m. ET, the problem had been mostly fixed, and the brief Salesforce outage appeared to be over. DownDetector showed user error reports for Salesforce spiking around 3:50 a.m. and steadily dropping as the work day began.

On its status page, Salesforce attributed the problems to an external vendor issue affecting Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge: "The vendor has released a fix for the intermittent freezing issue affecting Chrome 153 version. Customers using Chrome should update to the latest available version, which resolves the issue. Customers using Microsoft Edge 153 version may continue to experience intermittent freezing, as the fix for Edge browser is still pending."

This may not sound like a huge deal, except that the roughly three-hour outage occurred right in the middle of the company's annual tech conference in San Francisco. Considering that Dreamforce largely acts as a marketing tool for Salesforce itself, it's really inconvenient for the company's flagship product to stop working during the event.

Salesforce is fortunate that the outage occurred during overnight hours in the United States, at least, and that it got resolved before most of the country woke up. Our condolences to the engineers who had to work tough hours to get it fixed.

SAVE $200.02: As of Sep. 16, get the Bluetti Apex 300 Portable Power Station for $1,498.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,699. That's a discount of 12%.

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Fall may be right around the corner, but that doesn't mean we're out of the woods yet in terms of potential power outages. There's still the possibility of storms, so make sure you're ready to take on anything with a portable power station. If you've yet to pick one up, now's the time to do so, especially with one particular model that's on sale right now.

As of Sep. 16, get the Bluetti Apex 300 Portable Power Station for $1,498.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,699. That's $200.02 off and a discount of 12%.

SEE ALSO: The 6 best power stations for camping keep you both online and off-grid

This compact power station boasts 2,764.8Wh of power capacity with a total output of 3,840W. That means you can charge up devices like your fridge, air conditioner, laptop, and much more. It has four AC outlets, two NEMA TT-30R and NEMA 14-50R outputs, and a toggle to change voltage from 120V to 240V. With all of these amenities, you could feasibly keep your food cold, have cool air, get work done, or even play games on a console with the power from this device.

It's 84 pounds, but generally smaller to maneuver when you need to find a place to set it up. That makes it a great idea for use as a backup station or for use in long-term locations like your camper or RV.

If you want a great portable power station that can ensure you're always ready in an emergency, this model is a fantastic choice. Be sure to snatch it up while it's on sale.

Since AI companions became mainstream news several years ago, so has the panic around them. AI psychosis has driven people to mental health crises and, in some extreme cases, violence. 

"There is a lot of media panic about how people are using AI companions," said Dr. Chloé Locatelli, a lecturer in digital media and culture at King's College London. But these chatbots are new, and so is the research around them. 

SEE ALSO: Majority of Gen Z would marry an AI, survey says

Locatelli's research digs into how people have emotional and erotic interactions through and with technology. Her earlier research focused on straight men's sex tech, but given AI developments, she wants to study how people interact with AI characters, beyond the heterosexual male demographic.

"There are important conversations to be had for sure," about how companion AI impacts people, "but the data isn't there," Locatelli told Mashable in a phone interview. 

She's trying to change that.

AI companion company Joi AI got in touch with Locatelli about a collaborative project, and she proposed a two-year longitudinal study through King's College's digital humanities department to interview Joi AI users. The study hasn't begun at the time of this writing because it needs ethics clearance from the department, but while having initial conversations, Joi AI invited Locatelli to be one of its "masturbation consultants."

Back in May, Joi opened up applications to document their masturbation habits. The company reached out to Locatelli personally to participate, and she calls it one of the highlights of her career so far.

Getting off for research

"In my research, I ask people quite intimate and personal questions about their sexual preferences, about their interactions with characters," Locatelli said, "and to be on the other side of that has been quite interesting for my work."

As part of her role in the study, Locatelli created her own Joi AI character, Juan, a muscular Latino man (which, coincidentally, sounds like the example that Mashable's Rebecca Ruiz gave in her AI companion explainer). She also engaged with some community characters that other people made, erotic and not.

The variety of characters on the platform "shows a really interesting potential of digital pornography, AI and porn, [and] AI companionship," she said. AI companionship comes with complications, she acknowledges, but there's a lot of space for creativity. 

Despite her research, though, she's someone who prefers to create sexual fantasies in her mind. There have been times in her life when she read a lot of erotica or watched a lot of porn, but for the last two to three years, she's used her vivid imagination to create scenarios, she told Mashable.

She even imagined sexual fantasies with her AI companion, Juan. "We would be chatting on the platform, and it would get a bit steamy," she explained. "And then when I would leave Joi AI and when I would be masturbating, I would take the character from Joi AI and imagine a scenario with him and myself, and transpose it onto my fantasy space."

The need for AI companion studies

Locatelli hasn't talked to any other participants, so she's not sure if she's alone in her experiences, but she's interested to find out if other people imagine scenarios with their companions. And AI companions are unique, she said said, from porn and other erotic content. The interaction and dialogue make it feel so personal and unique to the "two of you."

"That makes it very different to porn, and I think that's the interesting part. It's the reciprocity. It's the personalization," she explained. "It's the immediate shared fantasy that's co-created with this character, which I think is really ripe for sexual playfulness."

Through the Joi AI study, Locatelli also learned that stress relief was a big motivator for her to masturbate, rather than desire. She sees masturbation as a vitally important way to unwind, connect with her body, and get out of her head. 

"That's something that, through the study, I became aware of because I was documenting when I was doing it and how I was doing, and how often I was doing it," she said. "Seeing how often stress was a motivator was quite illustrative for me."

Locatelli hopes her own longitudinal study can begin at the end of this month and that it will give researchers a clearer idea about how people are using AI companions, as there are different categories of them. 

"There's so many different ways people use them, and I think that it runs a huge array of needs, wants, and desires, and each one comes with its own positives and its own complications," she said.

As for being a participant herself as a Joi AI "masturbation consultant," she said being asked to think critically about your sexual practices and desires is interesting. In her experience, what arouses people may be considered taboo or risky — whatever those terms mean for them. 

"There is something about this study inviting a critical reflection on what turns you on," she said, and it might actually be beneficial for everybody to self-reflect on that. As a researcher, she found it a good experience to be asked, "How many times have you wanked today?" 

It feels like there's a new food celebration every week. We're not complaining. We didn't celebrate National French Fry Day and National Hot Dog Day, but we know that a lot of people do. And smart people celebrate by taking advantage of promotions offered by leading retailers during these events.

National Guacamole Day is no different. We can't say we had this date circled on our calendar, but many popular chains are offering limited-time deals and genuine giveaways to mark the occasion. This is where you can capitalize.

Sept. 16 is National Guacamole Day. We're seeing special offers go live at Qdoba, Del Taco, Tijuana Flats, and more. We've lined up our favorites below so you can eat for free (or at a heavily reduced rate) today.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos

Free chips and a 4-ounce guac with any entree purchase.

California Tortilla

Free guac and chips with any entree purchase.

Cocina 214

Score discounted guacamole all day on Sept. 16.

Del Taco

Rewards members can score an Epic Fresh Guacamole Burrito for $5 (online or in app).

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Free chips and guacamole with an in-app purchase of $5 or more with code GUACDAY.

Guzman y Gomez

Get free guacamole added to your main menu item.

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Score free guac with any entree purchase.

Moxies

Get fresh Smashed Guacamole with Tajín-seasoned chips for $12 during Happy Hour.

Qdoba Mexican Eats

Score free regular chips and guac when you make any entree purchase and enter code GUACDAY (online or in app).

Tabanero

Save 20% on your online order when you enter promo code GUAC20 during checkout.

Tocaya Modern Mexican

Rewards members can get a free half-size chips and guac with a purchase of $15 or more.

When I bought my 3D printer, I didn’t have any great expectations of value for money—but it definitely feels like my Bambu Lab P2S has paid for itself. I’m not just talking about my bank account, either—there are some other pleasing upsides to 3D printer ownership.

The best cordless power tool deals at a glance: Best DeWalt deal DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit $99 (save $120) Get Deal Best Ryobi deal Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit with Compact Battery $199 (save $50) Get Deal Best Milwaukee deal Milwaukee M12 3/8 in. Cordless Ratchet with 5.0 Ah Battery Starter Kit $199 (save $260 ) Get Deal

If your garage setup is looking a little sparse — or your old cordless drill is finally on its last legs — Home Depot has you covered. The retailer just dropped prices on a range of top-tier power tools and high-capacity battery packs, cutting prices by up to 57% on flagship gear from DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Ryobi.

Below are the best Home Depot tool deals live right now to help you tackle your next project for less.

Best DeWalt deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit $99 at The Home Depot
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An oscillating multi-tool is the ultimate fix-it tool, and this DeWalt Oscillating Multi-Tool kit packs serious performance into a beginner-friendly setup. Powered by a brushless motor cranking out up to 20,000 OPM, it handles everything from slicing through drywall and trimming baseboards to scraping up stubborn grout.

You get a three-speed selector alongside a dual-grip variable trigger, so you can dial in the power whether you're making delicate detail cuts or aggressive cuts through thick wood. Swap blades in seconds without needing an allen wrench, or use the included adapter to fit accessories from practically any brand.

More DeWalt deals

• DeWalt 20V MAX Premium 4.0Ah Battery 2-Pack — $129 $199 (save $70)

• DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 1/4 in. 3-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) — $129 $169 (save $40)

• DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Brushless Screw Gun (Tool Only) — $149 $199 (save $50)

• DeWalt 20V MAX 6.0Ah Battery 2-Pack — $179 $279 (save $100)

• DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench (Tool Only) — $199 $279 (save $80)

• DeWalt 20V XR Battery Starter Pack (8.0Ah + 4.0Ah with Charger) — $199 $329 (save $130)

• DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless Brushless 3-1/4 in. Planer (Tool Only) — $199 $258 (save $59)

• DeWalt 15 Amp Corded 12 in. Compound Double Bevel Miter Saw — $349 $429 (save $80)

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Building a workshop tool by tool gets expensive fast. This 4-Tool Combo kit hands you four essential 18V power tools — a 1/2-inch drill/driver (515 in-lbs of torque), a high-torque impact driver for long screws, a 5-1/2-inch circular saw that cuts through 2x4s, and a 280-lumen pivoting LED light.

Instead of having to buy power separately, Ryobi includes two batteries: a compact, lightweight pack for overhead drilling and a high-capacity 4.0 Ah battery that delivers over 215 cuts per charge. The kit includes a charger and tool bag, backed by a 3-year warranty and full compatibility with the 300+ tools in the Ryobi ONE+ system.

More Ryobi deals

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit — $79 $99 (save $20)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench (Tool Only) — $79 $139 (save $60)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Lithium 4.0 Ah Battery — $89 $129 (save $40)

• Ryobi ONE+ 18V Starter Kit with 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger — $129 $159 (save $30)

Best Milwaukee deal Opens in a new window Credit: Milwaukee Milwaukee M12 FUEL Cordless Hammer Drill/Impact Kit $199 at The Home Depot
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If you’ve ever scraped your knuckles turning a manual hand wrench inside a cramped engine bay or beneath a sink cabinet, this tool is a game-changer. Milwaukee’s M12 3/8-inch ratchet delivers the raw speed and power of a shop pneumatic setup — hitting up to 250 RPM and 35 ft-lbs of torque — without forcing you to drag around a noisy air compressor or an annoying hose.

Weighing under two pounds and measuring just 10.75 inches long, its slim 3/4-inch low-profile head squeezes effortlessly into tight mechanical spaces where standard impact guns can't fit.

More Milwaukee deals

• Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Cordless 3 in. Cut Off Saw with M12 XC 5.0 Ah Battery (2-Pack) Starter Kit and Charger — $199 $439 (save $240)

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench with Friction Ring with XC 5.0 Ah Battery — $299 $459 (save $160)

• Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit with (3) 5.0Ah Batteries — $399 $558 (save $159)

• Milwaukee M12 12V Cordless Green 250 ft. 3-Plane Laser Level Kit — $599 $649 (save $50)

• Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless Combo Kit (8-Tool) with (2) Batteries and Charger — $649 $1,298 (save $649)

SAVE $60: As of Sept. 16, the newly-released Waterdrop CT01 Instant Hot & Cold Countertop Water Filter System is on sale for $229.99 on Amazon. That's down from its $289.99 list price.

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Amazon just dropped a solid launch discount on Waterdrop’s newest countertop appliance. The Waterdrop CT01 Instant Hot & Cold Water Filter normally retails for $289.99, but you can lock in an early launch deal on Amazon for $229.99. That’s $60 off a plug-and-play dispenser that gives you custom-temp filtered water in seconds.

Most high-end water purifiers fall into one of two categories: they either require you to hire a plumber to tear up your under-sink pipes, or they use reverse osmosis (RO) systems that waste tons of water. The CT01 dodges both problems. It’s completely installation-free — you just fill the 1.32-gallon tank, plug it into an outlet, and put it on your counter. Plus, because it isn't an RO system, it produces zero wastewater while keeping essential minerals like calcium and magnesium in your glass, so your water doesn't taste flat or stripped.

Beyond pure filtration, it completely streamlines how you make drinks. Its 6-stage filter uses an expanded adsorption layer paired with internal LED purification to strip out chlorine, rust, and heavy metals. Instead of waiting around for a kettle to boil or a pitcher to drip, you get hot or ice-cold water instantly. You can choose from five built-in presets (hot, coffee, tea, formula, and cold), dial in exact temperatures between 113°F and 203°F, or set custom pour sizes from 4 ounces to continuous flow.

It’s also surprisingly low-maintenance and family-friendly. The 1.32-gallon capacity holds about 28 standard cups of water, and the slim 3.7-inch side tank detaches effortlessly for quick refills at the sink. If you have kids around, the built-in child-safety lock prevents hot water from dispensing by accident. Each filter cartridge lasts up to six months, which easily replaces more than 4,500 single-use plastic bottles a year while keeping your daily setup simple.

Grab the Waterdrop CT01 on Amazon to skip the kettle wait times and get custom-temp hydration right on your counter.

SAVE $19.01: As of Sept. 16, preorders for the new Apple Watch Ultra 4 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm Natural Titanium Case with Translucent Gray Ocean Band) are down to $779.99 on Amazon.

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Amazon just knocked down the preorder price for Apple's ultimate outdoor smartwatch ahead of its official release. The 49mm Natural Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 4 with the Translucent Gray Ocean Band is listed for $799, but you can currently score it for $779.99.

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 builds on Apple’s most rugged, high-end wearable with key performance and battery upgrades. Wrapped in a tough titanium case with a sapphire crystal display, it features the new S11 chip and an upgraded Health Sensing System that tracks background heart rate every five seconds and HRV every five minutes.

In her reporting for Mashable, Haley Henschel notes that Apple continues to position the Ultra line as "the ultimate sports and adventure watch" and "the most comprehensive wearable across health, fitness, and safety". While it keeps the same core design as the previous generation, Henschel highlights that you get "faster performance, a longer battery life, and new health and fitness features" at the same starting base price tag as last year.

You also get super-precise dual-frequency GPS, along with off-grid satellite connectivity to text emergency services even without cellular service. Toss in hands-free Siri AI powered by Apple Intelligence, Audio Intelligence tools like Live Rewind, and full cellular freedom to take calls or stream music without your iPhone, and it's a powerhouse for your wrist.

SEE ALSO: Apple Watch Ultra 4 announced with no price increase, new features

The real standout here is the massive multi-day battery life, pushing up to 45 hours of Max Extended Workout tracking so you can conquer long trail runs or weekend camping trips without constantly hunting for a charger. If you do run low, a quick 15-minute fast-charge gives you up to 18 hours of normal use.

Preorder your Apple Watch Ultra 4 on Amazon to score launch-day delivery for your next big adventure.

The latest trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping gives fans of Suzanne Collins' novel plenty of emotional devastation to look forward to.

SEE ALSO: Fall movie preview: All the 2026 films you need to know about

The prequel focuses on Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark's Hunger Games mentor Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada). He won the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the second Quarter Quell. Because Haymitch's games were a Quarter Quell, they were an even more horrifying spectacle than usual. The Capitol reaped four tributes from every District, making the 50th Hunger Games a supersized battle royale.

Since Haymitch is alive (albeit not at all well) in the main Hunger Games films, you may think you know exactly how his Quarter Quell will play out. However, Collins' novel is full of surprises, and based on the latest trailer, director Francis Lawrence is bringing them all to life. Look no further than a horrifying chariot stampede that ends in rebellious applause from Haymitch, or an apparent plot to destroy the arena. Clearly, there's more to these games than meets the eye, and Haymitch and his fellow tributes may just be participating in the beginnings of the revolution that catches fire with Katniss.

SEE ALSO: 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' trailer teases Haymitch's colorful Quarter Quell

The trailer introduces key characters in Haymitch's orbit, from his love Lenore Dove (Whitney Peak) to fellow tributes Maysilee Donner (Mckenna Grace), Wyatt Callow (Ben Wyatt), and Louella McCoy (Molly McCann). Also present are some familiar faces to any Hunger Games fans: Caesar Flickerman (Kieran Culkin), Wiress (Maya Hawke), Effie Trinket (Elle Fanning), Plutarch Heavensbee (Jesse Plemons), and Beetee Latier (Kelvin Harrison Jr.). Presiding over it all is the ever-chilling President Snow (Ralph Fiennes).

To catch all these characters in action, along with an unrecognizable Glenn Close as Capitol escort Drusilla Sickle, check out the full trailer above.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping opens in select theaters on Nov. 20.

A database is a core part of many apps, from full-blown enterprise websites to simple tools like shopping lists and finance trackers. Relational databases driven by SQL are popular, but Linux offers a simpler, more transparent alternative.

I used to keep an AI tool open in a separate tab whenever I needed help with something. It was almost automatic: think of a question, open an AI chatbot, type it in, and boom — you got what you were looking for. After doing those steps a million times a day, I got frustrated. So I did what any person would do: I used AI to ask how I could stop using AI while using AI. Makes sense, right?