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As usual, true-crime documentaries and series pretty much dominated the September lineup across the major streaming services, but the month did have a few surprises that provided a nice break from all the murder and scandal. And while the month wasn't perhaps as solid as August, Netflix more than pulled its own weight, as did HBO Max, Prime Video, and Peacock—a couple might even make the grade for best-of-the-year lists.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Booster Display Box is on sale for $353.99 at Amazon, down from its $378.88 typical price.

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The base Mega Evolution set is rapidly becoming one of the most expensive in the modern Pokémon TCG right now, but a new Amazon price cut has brought the 36-pack Display Box down by nearly $25 ahead of Prime Day.

As of Oct. 1, the Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Booster Display Box is $353.99 at Amazon through third-party seller Collectors Expedition. That trims $24.89 from the list price, a discount of roughly 7%, with free delivery currently included.

With 36 booster packs inside, you’re paying approximately $9.83 per pack before tax. Each booster contains 10 random trading cards, leaving you with 360 cards to open across the full display.

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

Amazon still isn’t the cheapest place to buy the box if you’re open to buying it elsewhere. Walmart is also selling the same 36-pack Mega Evolution Booster Box for $344.95 with free shipping, while TCGplayer sellers have gone considerably lower with English unopened copies available for as little as $308 shipped. That’s only a cent above its current market price of $307.99.

If you’re hoping to pull a particular card, you can buy any single Mega Evolution Pokémon card right now on TCGplayer — including the stunning golden MHR Mega Lucario ex. 

While the Raspberry Pi used to rule the kingdom of low-cost homelab hardware, that arena is now dominated by thin clients. They're cheap, powerful (comparatively), and easy to find. Here's why a $50 thin client should be your first homelab purchase and not a Raspberry Pi.

I've been building Excel dashboards for years, and my method has changed almost as much as Excel itself. One day I'll build one with formulas, the next I'll use only refined PivotTables, and increasingly, I'll ask AI to do the heavy lifting. But recently, I've found myself getting into a bit of an AI prompt trap. Is it better to give it more information and direction? Should I get into a back-and-forth conversation? Or should I just keep things simple?

SAVE $36.31: As of Oct. 1, the Coleman Sundome 4-Person Camping Tent is on sale for just $81.86 on Amazon ahead of its fall Prime sale (normally $117.99). That's a 31% savings and its lowest price of the year so far.

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Everyone knows that early fall is the best time to buy camping equipment. (And if you didn't, now you do!) Retailers are now slashing prices on their remaining summer gear to clear their inventories before winter. Case in point: Amazon just put a Coleman tent on sale for its lowest price all year.

Typically $117.99, the navy blue Coleman Sundome 4-Person Camping Tent is only $81.86 right now — a 31% discount. Note that it's still full price on Coleman's website.

For reference, the same tent was about $2 more expensive during Amazon's summer Prime Day sale in June and $1.31 pricier during Prime Big Deal Days 2025, according to the price-tracking site camelcamelcamel. The only time it's been significantly cheaper than it is now was on Black Friday 2024, when it hit an all-time low of $67.99.

This is one of the best outdoor deals we've spotted in the lead-up to Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale on Oct. 6 and 7, aka "October Prime Day." You do have to be a Prime member to claim it, but trial members count.

Coleman describes this tent as being "ideal for camping in warm weather." It can fit one queen-sized air mattress, sets up in 10 minutes, and features a ground vent to prevent its interior from getting stuffy. Plus, there's an E-port on the side in case you'd like to run power inside. (FWIW, we've also spotted some very good deals on portable power stations ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.)

SAVE OVER $80: As of Oct. 1, the Lego Speed Champions Ultimate F1 Collector's Pack is back to its lowest-ever price of $188.99 at Amazon, but only for Prime members. That's $81 off its full price of $269.99.

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With just a few days left to go until Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon has started dropping some early Prime-exclusive Lego discounts for members to score. Among them is the Lego Speed Champions Ultimate F1 Collector's Pack, which has returned to its lowest-ever price of $188.99.

We saw this deal pop up during June's Prime Day event earlier this year, and it's a pretty solid cut from its $269.99 list price. Overall, you're saving $81 on this collector's pack, but again, keep in mind it's an exclusive offer for Prime members. If you haven't signed up yet, check out our guide to signing up.

SEE ALSO: 30+ early October Prime Day deals: We found live deals on Bose, Lego, and Apple

This is a stacked package for F1 fans. Inside, you'll find 10 sets that feature the F1 grid from the 2025 season, measuring over one inch high, eight inches long, and three inches wide. Altogether, they make a grand total of 2,601 bricks. You're getting the Ferrari SF-24, Red Bull RB20, Mercedes-AMG W15, Aston Martin AMR24, Visa Cash App (VCARB) RB01, Kick Sauber C44, Alpine A524, Haas VF-24, Williams Racing FW46, and McLaren MCL38.

You'll also get a limited-edition poster featuring all 10 F1 teams, a nice bonus alongside all the brick-built vehicles. If you're buying it for a fan, it's sure to make their day.

If you're a Prime member, don't miss out on this chance to save on the Lego Speed Champions Ultimate F1 Collector's Pack before Prime Big Deal Days.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping experts

• Apple iPhone 18 Pro — free at T-Mobile 

• Paramount+ — $0.99 for 2 months with code p2mcs26prem

• Apple iPad Pro — $1,899 $2,099 (save $200)

• TCL 85-Inch Class QM8L Series TV — $2,797.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,202)

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This season of F1 is unlike any other. Every season of F1 has a number of fascinating storylines to follow, but due to a major set of regulation changes, there's so much uncertainty right now. And uncertainty can lead to exciting racing.

Mercedes looked totally dominant in the early stages of the season, but now McLaren has cut the gap. All eyes are on Kimi Antonelli as he aims to defend his lead at the top of the standings.

If you are interested in watching F1 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

What is F1?

Formula One (F1) is the highest class of international open-wheel single-seater racing. A season consists of a series of races held in multiple countries and on multiple continents, either on purpose-built circuits or on closed public roads.

Lando Norris is the defending champion. McLaren won the Constructors Championship in 2025.

When is F1 in 2026?

The 2026 F1 season is the 77th edition of the championship. This year's championship features 24 Grands Prix events held all over the world between March and December:

1. Australian Grand Prix — March 8

2. Chinese Grand Prix — March 15

3. Japanese Grand Prix — March 29

4. Miami Grand Prix — May 3

5. Canadian Grand Prix — May 24

6. Monaco Grand Prix — June 7

7. Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix — June 14

8. Austrian Grand Prix — June 28

9. British Grand Prix — July 5

10. Belgian Grand Prix — July 19

11. Hungarian Grand Prix — July 26

12. Dutch Grand Prix — Aug. 23

13. Italian Grand Prix — Sept. 6

14. Spanish Grand Prix — Sept. 13

15. Azerbaijan Grand Prix — Sept. 26

16. Bahrain Grand Prix — Oct. 4

17. Singapore Grand Prix — Oct. 11

18. United States Grand Prix — Oct. 25

19. Mexico City Grand Prix — Nov. 1

20. São Paulo Grand Prix — Nov. 8

21. Las Vegas Grand Prix — Nov. 21

22. Qatar Grand Prix — Nov. 29

23. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — Dec. 6

It's important to note that these dates are only for race days. The Chinese, Miami, Canadian, British, Dutch, and Singapore GPs will host a sprint race.

How to watch F1 for free

In the U.S., F1 is now exclusive to Apple TV. If you want access to the whole season, an Apple TV subscription costs $12.99 per month or $99 per year.

Or you could access Apple TV for free with these workarounds:

Apple TV Opens in a new window Credit: Apple TV Apple TV (7-day free trial) Apple TV comes with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. This is a sneaky trick, but you could sign up to watch the next F1 race and then cancel your subscription before you need to spend anything. This obviously isn't a long-term fix, but it does give you the opportunity to live stream select F1 race weekends for free. Shop Now Apple TV Prime Video Channel Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple TV Prime Video Channel (7-day free trial) Already an Amazon Prime member? You're in luck. You can sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels. This lets you watch select F1 races live with the Prime Video app. The subscription typically costs £9.99 per month after the trial ends, but you can cancel at any time. That means you can watch select races without actually spending anything. Shop Now Apple One Opens in a new window Credit: Apple One Apple One (30-day free trial) Apple One bundles Apple TV with Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness Plus, Apple News Plus, and 50GB of iCloud Storage for $19.95 per month after a one-month free trial. Time it right and this trial could provide access to up to four race weekends for free. You do need to be a new or returning subscriber to each of the included services to get the free trial. Shop Now

It's worth noting that the best Apple TV free-trial offer comes with purchases of new Apple devices. New subscribers can get three months of Apple TV for free after purchasing any eligible Apple product, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, or Apple TVs. This special offer goes live for 90 days after the new device is activated — that's a good chunk of the season.

Termux is one of the most underrated tools you can put on your Android phone. It turns an ordinary Android phone into a capable Linux workstation without rooting or flashing anything. And these are just three Linux things you can do on your Android phone, all thanks to Termux.

The energy in the lobby of Alice Tully Hall was kinetic on the night of Sept. 30, as press, patrons, and the public eagerly awaited the New York Film Festival's New York premiere of You Can See Everything. The documentary's existence went from a well-kept secret to an internet sensation when A24 dropped a teaser on Sept. 6 showing notorious Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes having an intimate conversation with heralded comedian Nathan Fielder. 

The project seemed preposterous, like something born from MadLibs or a brain-rot meme. However, the world premiere at a secret screening at the Telluride Film Festival, which was timed to the teaser debut, not only proved this movie was real, but also launched much buzz and absolutely unhinged rumors about what it contains.  

SEE ALSO: NYFF 2026 preview: 14 films you'll want to see (and how)

The New York crowd was downright giddy to see for themselves if You Can See Everything, co-directed by Fielder and Lance Oppenheim (Primetime), could live up to the hype. Personally, I was dubious. Holmes had already been the subject of the heralded book Bad Blood, an Alex Gibney documentary called The Inventor, the podcast series The Dropout, and Hulu's dramatic adaptation of the same name, which starred Amanda Seyfried as Holmes. What could be left to say on this subject? 

Well, I was wrong. Because the answer there is plenty. And You Can See Everything is a masterwork of interrogation, not only of the whole Holmes situation but of documentary as a form itself. And if you're thinking that sounds dry, let me confirm some of the rumors. Yes, there's full-frontal nudity, outrageous statements, bonkers twists, and laughs big and uncomfortable. But there's something more cerebral and unnerving that makes this not exactly a crowdpleaser, but a real stunner.

You Can See Everything is ridiculous on its face. 

Why Nathan Fielder? It's a question he asks Holmes in the film's first half, as he's a comedian known for blurring the lines of reality and performance with shows like Nathan For You and The Rehearsal. Holmes responds with a warm smile and an answer that is intriguingly elusive, as much of her answers will be. Over and over, she insists she's being transparent and truthful. But as that much-talked-about teaser clip suggests, it's hard to trust her, and harder to tell if she's telling the truth. 

Making the movie more bizarre, You Can See Everything began shooting in the 36 days before Holmes turned herself over to authorities to begin her prison sentence for fraud. And during that time, not only did she allow Fielder and his crew of seven into her home with her children and her fiancé, Billy Evans, but she invited him to move into their cramped beach house in the San Diego neighborhood of Del Mar. And he did. 

This should make the audience question Fielder's perspective on Holmes, as he might be accused of getting too close with the subject he's meant to investigate. But this is precisely what You Can See Everything wants you to question — but not just this. 

The film begins with camera angles and conversations between Holmes and Evans (or Liz and Billy, as they call each other) as if we're a fly on the wall. Then, Fielder becomes visible, lurking from a corner or outside their home. He is the audience surrogate in these moments, curious but looking from the outside, trying to make sense of this infamous woman. However, as the film progresses, his getting closer to Holmes and her family puts Fielder in the position of those she's beguiled and impressed before. 

Through Fielder and Oppenheim's suffocatingly intimate approach to the cinematography, we're strapped to his hip on the experience. You Can See Everything is shot in a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is like that of an old-school television from the '90s. This concentrates the audience's attention on to a smaller area, more specifically to the claustrophobic close-ups of Fielder, Holmes, Evans, and others. A multi-camera setup in the home means that the speaker and the spoken-to are caught on tape, so that we can see every microexpression, every flinch or twitch. And in that way, we — like Fielder — are forced to look Holmes in her unblinking eyes and determine for ourselves what is truth and what is a lie. And it's not easy. 

You Can See Everything is a fabulous mindfuck.

Even after all the internet rumors, the most surprising bit — that's not a spoiler — is that Holmes goes to prison around the halfway point of the nearly three-hour-long movie. After that, Fielder and Oppenheim's access to her becomes extremely limited. So, they begin to use reenactments to continue telling their story. That's a standard documentary tool. But the way they use reenactments introduces a new wrinkle in parsing the reality of Holmes' story. As in The Rehearsal, Fielder brings in an actor to play opposite him to recreate moments the crew couldn't catch on camera. And, similar to The Rehearsal, he has conversations with the actor to get a deeper understanding of the interaction. However, because the original interactions are not recorded, it's only Fielder's memory that they can pull from. Even as they read through his scripts, he questions his own memory. His perspective is challenged repeatedly within the film, with the actor even accusing him of liking Holmes too much to be objective. 

This is the core of You Can See Everything that makes it about more than Holmes. Documentaries themselves can never be objective, because they are — as Holmes says — human stories. When the frame is chosen, what is kept in is just as crucial to what is cropped out. When the edit comes together, the moments that are deemed meaningful versus unimportant shape the message. So, while You Can See Everything challenges you to question Holmes and Fielder, it also challenges its audience to think more broadly about documentary and news media. Objectivity is an impossibility. We are creatures of blood and emotion, driven by impulse and a need to protect ourselves from the reality of how we are capable of hurting others. 

It's not just Holmes who is questioned on this point in the film. And so, You Can See Everything becomes an interrogation of how we decide what's true. As a movie, it's a hell of an experience. Personally, I gasped, shouted, laughed, and even gagged. But as a work of art, it's one that's sure to live on for its bold choices, interrogation of form, and for Fielder's brave vulnerability in exposing his own doubts and shortcomings. 

You Can See Everything was reviewed out of the New York Film Festival and will open in theaters on Oct. 16. 

Milwaukee is known for making some of the best power tools and has hundreds of products to choose from. Sure, the drills, impact wrench, and Sawzall are some of the most popular, but tons of items fall into other categories and are just as good.

Scroll through social media, and you'll likely see the same sentence repeated over and over: "I am Jane Doe."

From comedians to authors to creators to everyday users, people are lending their names to a movement aimed at protecting the identity of the former Cornell University student who alleges that seven Chi Phi fraternity members sexually assaulted her in 2024.

Why? The movement gained momentum after political commentator Michael Tracey publicly solicited information identifying the woman, who filed her civil lawsuit under a pseudonym. "Let's see if anyone has the 'balls' to name this Jane Doe so we can all evaluate her veracity," he wrote Sept. 28. He followed up that he would be "happy to publish her name and identifying information" and that "this is 100% permitted under the First Amendment."

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That prospect sparked an immediate response from people who wanted her identity kept private. Doxxing generally refers to exposing someone’s personal information online without their permission. In this case, supporters are pushing back against the idea that bringing allegations into public view should also mean opening the woman’s personal life to scrutiny.

SEE ALSO: Instagram put a warning on Florence Pugh's 'Cornell 7' post. Why?

Their answer has been to make themselves part of the search. On Threads, participants are posting "I am Jane Doe," sometimes pairing the declaration with their own names and inviting others to do the same. "I guess this is a thing now," Tracey wrote Sept. 30 about the trend.

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The repetition serves two purposes: showing solidarity and, for some participants, making searches for the woman’s identity less useful.

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On TikTok, women are overlaying "I am Jane Doe" on their videos and often share their own experiences with sexual assault. In a Reddit thread, users are taking the idea further by supplying deliberately false names. Their hope is that search engines and AI tools will pick up those posts, returning a jumble of conflicting identities to anyone searching for the Cornell accuser.

"Of course I know the identity of Jane Doe, the plaintiff against Cornell and the Cornell 7. Jane Doe is Robert California," one commenter wrote, referencing the character from The Office. Another joked, "Jane Doe's name? Nunya. Nunya Business."

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Some commenters warned that reposting identifying information, even to condemn its disclosure, could spread it further. "I've seen so many people quoting it and dunking on the guy, which only serves to spread this poor woman's identity to more people," one wrote.

The campaign follows a September civil lawsuit alleging that seven Chi Phi fraternity members drugged and sexually assaulted the former student at Cornell’s fraternity house in October 2024. She is also suing Cornell and other defendants over their alleged failures to protect her and respond adequately. (The allegations remain contested.)

No criminal charges were initially filed. On Sept. 28, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten announced a renewed investigation and preparations to present the case to a grand jury.

Whether the posts can protect her anonymity remains uncertain. But the response shows how quickly people online can mobilize — and how that attention could help keep pressure on the institutions handling her allegations as the case moves forward.

With a plan to fully electrify its fleet by 2040, FedEx recently took a big step toward that goal by purchasing 2,000 EVs that will enter service in the U.S. and Canada by the end of 2027.

The Tennessee-based package carrier is buying the vehicles from California startup Harbinger for over $200 million, according to InsideEVs.

If the report’s numbers are right, it’s a good investment; the trucks are anticipated to save FedEx $40 miillion in fuel costs each year and, with each EV truck engineered to last 20 years, that’s $800 million in savings.

SEE ALSO: How California's high-speed rail is already helping the planet

Over the same period, the new trucks aim to prevent 1.7 million tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere.

The medium-duty EV trucks can travel between 140 and 210 miles on a full charge; Harbinger officials say a 20-to-80 percent charge takes less than an hour on a fast charger. 

FedEx has about 175,000 vehicles on the road, according to its own estimates. The company’s climate goals include exclusively purchasing electric trucks by 2030. By 2040, the company is committed to having all its pickup and delivery vehicles be zero-tailpipe emission models, including contracted transportation.

Is there an audio or speaker problem with the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max?

On Reddit and Apple forums, some users have been complaining about a crackling or "popping noise" coming from their new iPhones' speakers. Some of the users think the issue stems from the earpiece speaker, and Mashable found complaints about the problem with both the Pro and Pro Max models.

We also want to note that multiple Mashable reporters have a new iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max device (read our full review), and none have experienced any audio popping issues. However, the potential issue has been reported in multiple places.

Mashable reached out to Apple to ask about a possible speaker issue and will update this piece if we receive a response.

One Redditor described the issue as sounding as "if someone is pulling out an aux cord and you hear a brief click pop noise." The user said the clicking noise occurred during numerous activities, from playing music to switching apps to receiving notifications.

One user reported that an Apple Store employee told them that this was most likely a software issue that would be fixed with an update. However, the latest iOS 27.0.1 update, which was released earlier this week, did not fix the audio problem for some of the users who reported experiencing the problem, according to posts on Reddit.

At least one user said they exchanged their iPhone for a new one due to the problem, only to discover that their replacement phone had the same exact problem.

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Google Lens is a powerful tool, and it always has been. However, the push towards an AI-focused ecosystem has taken some core Lens features and blatantly made them worse. Artificial intelligence is meant to take burdens off the user, but in many ways, Lens has become far too bloated, loaded with AI-centric features that make its overall experience more cluttered and more complicated.

TL;DR: The Bahrain GP in Malaysia is free to viewers on F1’s exclusive U.S. home Apple TV this weekend — no subscription required.

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The Azerbaijan Grand Prix was everything that's great about F1. We had electric racing, dramatic incidents, and a nail-biting race to the chequered flag. Can the Bahrain GP in Malaysia compete with that? We believe.

George Russell's win last weekend has narrowed the gap to leader Kimi Antonelli, but the young Italian still looks like the favorite to end up on top. Lando Norris had been the man to beat coming into the last race weekend, but he ended up with a dreaded DNF. There's plenty of time to turn things around, and that starts at the Sepang International Circuit.

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If you want to watch F1 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is the Bahrain GP?

The Bahrain GP is the 16th race of the 2026 F1 season. Here's the full schedule from the Sepang International Circuit:

• Practice 1 — 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET on Oct. 2

• Practice 2 — 4-5 a.m. ET on Oct. 2

• Practice 3 — 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET on Oct. 3

• Qualifying — 4-5 a.m. ET on Oct. 3

• Race — 3 a.m. ET on Oct. 4

Fans can follow all the action from this race weekend without spending anything.

How to watch the Bahrain GP for free

It's at the stage where we usually suggest using free trials to access F1 race weekends, but that's not necessary this time around. Instead, fans can watch every session live on Apple TV — including practice, qualifying, and Sunday’s Grand Prix — with no subscription required.

Not for the first time, Apple TV has made an entire F1 race weekend available to live stream for free to viewers in the U.S. Live coverage of the Bahrain GP in Malaysia runs from Oct. 2-4. You simply need to visit Apple TV and tune in. It's that simple.

We don't know why Apple TV has chosen this race weekend, but we're not going to ask too many questions. We're just going to sit back and relax all weekend with live action from the Sepang International Circuit.

Buy or preorder Amazon's new Kindles and e-reader accessories: Amazon Kindle (16GB) $149.99 Shop Now Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) $199.99 Pre-Order Here Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) $249.99 Pre-Order Here Amazon Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) $319.99 Pre-Order Here Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB) $319.99 Pre-Order Here Amazon Kindle Kids (16GB) $179.99 Shop Now Amazon Kindle Kids Paperwhite (16GB) $229.99 Pre-Order Here Amazon Kindle Kids Colorsoft (16GB) $229 Pre-Order Here Amazon Kindle Click $34.99 Pre-Order Here Amazon Kindle Page Turn Cover $79.99 Pre-Order Here

Amazon has overhauled its entire Kindle e-reader lineup in honor of its 20th anniversary, and you can already buy the new models — though most won't ship until late October.

On Oct. 1, the company announced a newly redesigned basic Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Colorsoft, plus kid-friendly versions of each. It's also launching some all-new Kindle accessories, including a page-turning remote called the Kindle Click. (Mashable's resident e-reader expert thinks that one will sell like hotcakes. Read her recap of all the new Kindle updates.)

Meet the sleek new Kindle lineup. Credit: René Ramos / Mashable

The new Kindles have thinner, lighter designs and come in new colors like ube, alpine sky, and seaglass green. The standard Kindle also now has a flush-front display and an optional aluminum back, which was previously exclusive to the "Signature Editions" of the Kindle Paperwhite and Colorsoft.

Amazon's fresh e-readers cost the same as their predecessors, which recently saw $30 to $50 price hikes because of the global memory shortage:

• Kindle (16GB) — $149.99

• Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) — $199.99

• Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) — $249.99

• Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) — $289.99

• Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB) — $319.99

• Kindle Kids (16GB) — $179.99

• Kindle Kids Paperwhite (16GB) — $229.99

• Kindle Kids Colorsoft (16GB) — $299.99

The new Kindle Click has two large haptic buttons for page turning, and two side buttons to adjust screen brightness. Credit: René Ramos / Mashable

Meanwhile, the new Kindle accessories start at $35. Besides the Click remote, there's a new cover with physical page-turn buttons and a charging stand for both versions of the Kindle Paperwhite. There's also a new sling bag for the basic Kindle — complete with its own miniature Kindle keychain charm.

• Kindle Click — $34.99

• Charging Stand — $59.99

• Kindle Page Turn Cover — $79.99

• Kindle Sling Bag — $99.99

The new standard Kindle and Kindle Kids are now available for immediate purchase through Amazon and Best Buy. The other new Kindles and most of their accessories are up for preorder on Amazon ahead of their joint release on Wednesday, Oct. 28. We'll be on the lookout for deals on them during Amazon's upcoming Prime Big Deal Days sale.

Amazon hasn't set a launch date for the charging stand yet, but shoppers can sign up to get email notifications when it's available.

SAVE $49.01: As of Oct. 1, the Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) is marked down to just $349.99 at Target — that's 13% off its usual price of $399.

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Buying older Apple devices is a great way to save on an upgrade. The only trick is finding them in stock: Apple usually discontinues its last-gen models as soon as their successors arrive, and once third-party retailers sell their remaining inventory, they're pretty much gone for good.

With that in mind, I was surprised to catch the Apple Watch Series 11 in stock and on sale at Target. It's marked down to $349.99 there in the lead-up to next week's Circle Deal Days event — a 13% discount on its usual sticker price of $399. Take your pick from three styles of the 42mm model:

• Rose gold aluminum case with light blush Sport Band

• Jet black aluminum case with black Sport Band

• Space gray aluminum case with black Sport Band

This deal makes the Series 11 a full $50 cheaper than the new Apple Watch Series 12, which debuted last month during the company's "Surprise and Shine" iPhone event. The Series 12 has more durable glass, faster charging, upgraded heart rate sensors, and a speedier S11 chip that supports new Readiness and Audio Intelligence tools. But otherwise, they're identical and both run on watchOS 27. (Read Mashable's full review of the Series 11 from last year.)

The Series 11 has been cheaper before — $279 is its all-time low on Amazon — but I wouldn't wait to see if Target lowers its price any further during its Circle Deal Days sale on Oct. 6 and 7. If anything, it'll probably sell out there first. The Series 11 was MIA or full price at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart at the time of writing.

DLSS has been a game-changer. NVIDIA's decision to sacrifice space in its GPUs for dedicated AI-acceleration hardware has turned out to be a visionary move. DLSS solves a serious problem created by high-resolution flat panels and the frustration of having to target an arbitrary panel resolution because scaling methods looked awful.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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