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In the fourth episode of its seventh season, Dropout's Game Changer introduced an intriguing new game. Stand-up comedians Jeff Arcuri, Josh Johnson, and Gianmarco Soresi had to do competitive crowd work, spinning comedy out of their audience's most outlandish — and sometimes, downright traumatizing — stories.

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Titled "Crowd Control," the episode's audience featured a competitive bearder, identical triplets, and the survivor of a serial killer attack, prompting a wide range of reactions and jokes from the competing comedians. Ultimately, though, the episode proved a fascinating exploration of walking the line between comedy and empathy, making it one of the season's most compelling installments. Now, Dropout is spinning "Crowd Control" off into its own show, joining the likes of other Game Changer spin-offs like Make Some Noise, Dirty Laundry, and Play It By Ear.

Premiering this Sept., Crowd Control is hosted by comedian and frequent Dropout collaborator Jacquis Neal. Each episode introduces a new trio of comedians who must spin up new material based solely on their interactions with audience members. Just like in the Game Changer episode, Crowd Control's audience members are wearing shirts that display intriguing facts about them. A red shirt means the fact is much trickier to put a comedic spin on, but more risk means more reward, right? (For example, one red shirt in the trailer above reads "distant incest.")

Original "Crowd Control" champion Soresi returns to defend his title this season. However, he's not the only big name on the docket. Crowd Control has assembled a real who's who of comedians, with this season's competitors including Bob The Drag Queen, Brennan Lee Mulligan, Paul F. Tompkins, Moshe Kasher, Leslie Liao, Ify Nwadiwe, Jamie Loftus, Leah Rudick, Cristela Alonzo, Guy Branum, Atsuko Okatsuka, Kiran Deol, Tina Friml, Baron Vaughn, Jenny Zigrino, Megan Gailey, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson.

Crowd Control premieres Sept. 8 on Dropout, with new episodes streaming every other Monday.

Sony just launched an expansion of its Inzone gaming line with a new flagship wireless headset, wired earbuds, and a collection of PC gaming peripherals. This is the first time Sony has offered many of these products, which include the Inzone H9 II noise-cancelling headset, the Inzone E9 in-ear monitors, the Inzone KBD-H75 gaming keyboard, the Inzone Mouse-A gaming mouse, and two new mousepads.

Sony may be best known for its noise-cancelling headphones and the PS5 gaming console, but the company is now making new inroads into the PC gaming market. The new products are available for pre-order now and will ship in the first week of September.

For its expanded Inzone lineup, Sony worked with professional gamers with the Fnatics esports team, which tested some of these products at the Apex Legends Global Series Championship. Mashable has also been testing the new Inzone products (the headset and aluminum gaming keyboard are definitely standouts), and we've got all the details.

The new Inzone gaming lineup Sony's new noise-cancelling PC gaming headset and wired earbuds are made with pro gamers in mind. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

With the exception of the H9 II headset, all of these products are category firsts for Sony. The products are all available for pre-order now at Amazon and Sony.

• Inzone H9 II Headset: $349.99 at Amazon

• Inzone E9 In-Ear Monitors: $149.99 at Amazon

• Inzone KBD-H75 Keyboard: $299.99 at Sony

• Inzone Mouse-A: $149.99 at Sony

• Inzone Mat F mousepad: $59.99 at Sony

• Inzone Mat D speed mousepad: $34.99 at Sony

The H9 II PC gaming headset and E9 in-ear monitors

The flagship H9 II is a follow-up to the original H9 headset, originally released in 2022. It has the same 30mm drivers as the flagship Sony XM6 noise-cancelling headphones and powerful active noise cancellation. In addition, they feature a redesigned headband, which features a slider-lock system and fabric headband. This results in a significantly lighter design. Combined with foam ear cushions, this makes them extremely comfortable for extended wear in our testing.

The headset has a detachable, unidirectional microphone. Sony's noise-cancellation technology utilizes artificial intelligence to isolate the player's voice during gameplay.

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The H9 II also offers a variety of connectivity options, including USB-C (2.4GHz connection), Bluetooth LE audio, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. We've found that the headphones sound fantastic, and PC gamers can use the Sony Inzone Hub to adjust EQ settings and choose from three audio presets designed to improve the sound of first-person shooters.

Designed for professional gamers and first-person shooters, the new E9 wired gaming earbuds are also extremely comfortable. They feature a wrap-around design that doesn't tug on your ear, and in a Call of Duty demo, they offered both a secure fit and high-quality, detail-rich audio. Like the H9 II, the audio can be fully customized to your liking. Crucially, the secure fit and shape offer high amounts of passive noise cancellation in our experience.

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A Sony press release states: "The INZONE E9 hosts Sony’s first fully enclosed structure, and combined with the noise isolation ear tips, they achieve superior passive noise isolation for more focused sound. These in-ear monitors are designed to reduce sounds from a pro tournament crowd or get rid of simple background distractions in everyday play."

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Let's start with the most exciting new product here: Sony's first-ever PC gaming keyboard, the Inzone KBD-H75. In our testing, it's extremely satisfying to type on this keyboard, even when you're not gaming. We love the CNC-machined aluminum frame and tactile experience. But, since this is designed for gamers, let's break down the specs.

Gamers can use the Inzone gaming hub to fully customize each key's actuation and reset points. The keyboard features a polling rate of up to 8,000Hz for lightning-fast, rapid trigger reaction and accurate signal delivery.

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According to a Sony press release:

"The KBD-H75 keyboard utilizes a gasket mount that cushions each press by sandwiching the plate with soft gaskets, reducing vibration, and improving feedback for a smoother, more satisfying keystroke and a clean, precise typing sound—delivering comfort that lasts through long gaming sessions...[The] INZONE KBD-H75 gaming keyboard adopts a compact 75% layout to give pro FPS players more mouse space without sacrificing essential keys for daily use."

The new Sony Inzone Mouse-A gaming mouse. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable It features six customizable buttons. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

The new gaming mouse is ultra-light at 48.4 grams, though it's not the lightest mouse available in 2025. This gaming mouse can stay powered on for 90 hours of gaming. As you'd expect, you can customize the six buttons in the Inzone Hub. The mousepads are... mousepads. The D version of the pad is designed for maximum speed.

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Sony just launched its new flagship wireless gaming headset, the Inzone H9 II, alongside a new lineup of gaming peripherals and wired gaming earbuds. Priced at $349.99, the H9 II is available now.

The new PC gaming headset is part of an expansion of Sony's Inzone gaming lineup. The upgraded headset comes three years after the launch of the original H9 model and delivers some notable upgrades. Most importantly, the headset features the same 30mm drivers as the newest flagship Sony XM6 headphones, which means they sound just as good as the best headphones available in 2025. I was surprised that Sony included these drivers in a product that costs $100 less than the XM6, but I'm not complaining.

I've been testing the new headset (and the new Inzone gaming peripherals) for the past couple weeks, and so far, I'm impressed.

Sony Inzone H9 II gaming headset $349.99 at Amazon
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Let's start with the basics. The H9 II features upgraded specs in key areas compared to the original H9 headset. Designed for pro-level gaming, the headset has 360-degree spatial audio and Sony's signature active noise cancellation technology. Sony says the headset was designed around the 30mm drivers from the new XM6 headphones, resulting in high-quality, high-clarity audio across the sound spectrum.

The drivers inside the Sony XM6 headphones. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

Key specs include:

• Noise cancellation: Yes

• Driver: 30mm driver (same as WH-1000XM6 headphones)

• Spatial sound: 360-degree spatial sound with FPS presets

• App connected: Sony Inzone Hub (PC) and Sound Connect (mobile)

• Weight: 260 grams

• Ports: USB-C and 3.5mm headphone jack

• Microphone: Unidirectional, detachable

• Battery life: 30 hours

• Quick charge: 5 minutes gives you 1 hour of charge

• Travel case: Fabric pouch included

The H9 II was designed for professional gamers

At a press briefing, Sony stressed that the new headphones were tested with the esports team Fnatic. Sony worked with professional gamers in Tokyo and Berlin to design audio presets specifically designed for pro gaming and first-person shooters. Players can choose between audio settings that emphasize subtle sounds like footsteps or deep rumbles from sound effects. The EQ settings are also fully customizable, but thanks to the new driver, they sound fantastic right out of the box.

The H9 II was also redesigned for comfort. It's significantly lighter than the original H9, 260g versus 330g, and in my testing, it's comfortable for long periods of time. The new fabric headband, foam cushions, and lightweight design make it extremely comfortable, putting it on par with the most comfortable headphones from Bose.

The new Sony Inzone H9 II headset (left) alongside the original H9 (right). Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable

For hardcore PC gamers, the Inzone Hub lets you fine-tune the audio so you can hear every detail in your game. The headset delivers 7.1ch audio and 360-degree spatial audio. Players also have multiple connectivity options, and you can plug in with included USB-C and 3.5mm audio cables. You can also simultaneously connect via Bluetooth LE audio with the supplied USB-C dongle, which offers a low-latency 2.4GHz connection and low-latency gameplay.

Finally, the headset has a new slider lock system to adjust the headband, and it's available in both white and black.

Sony Inzone H9 II: My first impressions

I'll say this, my PC gaming days are long behind me, so I can only review these headphones from a casual gamer's perspective. However, I was able to demo the new headset during a Call of Duty gaming session, and from what I heard, the headset delivers the full, rich audio Sony promises. You can hear a surprising amount of detail with the FPS audio presets.

So, the sound is fantastic, but that's not a surprise given what's inside. The Sony drivers and noise cancellation are extremely effective, and they make music, games, and movies sound incredible. In testing them on work calls, I've also found the microphone offers impressive clarity.

The headset is extremely comfortable, and I like the overall redesign, but I expect the new look to be controversial. The fabric headset and slider-lock system isn't as clean-looking as the original H9 headset, though the tradeoff is improved comfort for marathon gaming sessions.

Personally, I'd opt for the black headset, but to each their own.

The new Sony PC gaming headset comes in white and black. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Personally, I'd go with black. Credit: Timothy Beck Werth / Mashable Is the Sony Inzone H9 II gaming headset worth it?

Let's talk about the price: At $349.99, it's $100 cheaper than the flagship XM6 headphones. So, relatively speaking, that's not a bad deal. Of course, that's still a lot of money. If you're a serious PC and PS5 gamer, then I could definitely see this becoming your new daily headset, especially if you care about audio quality, noise cancellation, and comfort.

That being said, Sony has been lagging on battery life lately. The H9 II features lower battery life than its predecessor (the XM6 also failed to deliver battery upgrades). That may be because Sony is prioritizing noise cancellation and comfort over larger batteries, but you'll have to decide if the trade-off is worth it. Newer PC gaming headsets like the HyperX Cloud Alpha 2 offer 250 hours of battery life, for comparison.

With a three-year wait since the original H9 headset landed, the new model definitely offers enough new features to be worthy of an upgrade.

Want to try an Arch-based distro but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’ve already been distro-hopping and still haven’t found the perfect fit? Here’s my personal ranking of the nine Arch-based distros I think are worth your time—based on real-world testing and my own preferences.

SAVE UP TO $222: Through Sept. 30, My Best Buy Plus and Total members can get NFL Sunday Ticket for the upcoming season for $258. That's $18 less than YouTube's own deal for new subscribers ($276) and $222 less than the regular price for returning subscribers ($480).

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A new NFL Sunday Ticket deal is unlocked — and this time, returning subscribers don't automatically get the shaft.

Through Sept. 30, My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members can claim the full upcoming season of NFL Sunday Ticket for $258 flat. This shakes out to just over $32 per month, and is the first time we've seen an NFL Sunday Ticket deal apply to everyone, not just new users.

Compared to the prices offered through YouTube directly, this deal is $18 less for new subscribers and $222 less for returning subscribers. (YouTube's current promo gives newbies a huge price cut, but makes those who have had Sunday Ticket before pay the full $480.)

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If you already have an NFL Sunday Ticket account but aren't yet a Plus or Total member, paying for either Best Buy membership plus the $258 Sunday Ticket sale price would still be cheaper than YouTube's $480/year fee for returning subscribers. My Best Buy Plus only costs $49.99/year and unlocks free two-day shipping on just about everything with no order minimum, members-only pricing, and early access to sale events (which could come in handy for Black Friday). My Best Buy Total costs $179.99/year and includes all of the perks we just listed, plus Apple Care+, 24/7 Geek Squad support, and 60-day returns for most items.

If you've never signed up for NFL Sunday Ticket before and also aren't yet a paying Best Buy member, you'd be better off just opting for the new user deal offered by YouTube itself. (Otherwise, you'd be paying to sign up for your Best Buy membership on top of the $258 for Sunday Ticket price.)

The Long Walk stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, and Tut Nyuot throw down in a super competitive round of Know Your Role. They are given a line from an iconic Stephen King film and have to correctly guess the film based on the quote alone. First one to guess correctly gets a point, and the player with the most points at the end is the winner.

The Long Walk, the latest Stephen King story adapted to film, is a novella King started writing when he was back in high school. Now, almost 60 years later, it's finally coming to the big screen. The story follows a group of teenage boys who enter a dystopian race controlled by the military, where you have to keep walking above a certain speed or face death. The race only stops when there's one person left standing.

Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Ben Wang, Charlie Plummer, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill star.

The Long Walk hits theaters Sept. 12.

Sling TV debuted back in 2015 as one of the first live TV streaming services for $20 a month. Obviously, times have changed, competition is stiff, and every service has increased prices yearly for what seems like a decade. In a bold move to return to its roots, Sling TV is now offering a "Sling Select" bundle starting at $20.

BUY ONE TICKET, GET ONE FREE: As of Aug. 19, buy one ticket to see Together at participating AMC Theatres locations and get one free as part of the "2 Become 1" promotion.

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Ever get the feeling you're too close to your partner? Like, to the point that you might be becoming, uh, part of them? That's something like the problem Allison Brie and Dave Franco are facing in the horrifying flick Together, which is in theaters now. If you've yet to see it, now's a good time to snag tickets, thanks to a BOGO deal from AMC Theatres and Fandango that make it the perfect (affordable) night out.

As of Aug. 19, you can buy one ticket to see Together at participating AMC Theatres locations via Fandango, and get one free. This BOGO event, cheekily called the "2 Become 1" promo, is made for you to take your favorite person with you to see one of the most inventive horror movies of the year, and you can do it on the cheap.

This promotion applies to Fandango from now through Aug. 22 and AMC through Aug. 21., so buy your tickets early and plan to head out to see the movie before the weekend.

SEE ALSO: 'Together' review: Dave Franco and Alison Brie get grossly close in a body-horror nightmare

Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko praised Together as a "twisted ride that's sure to give you goosebumps," praising it for its "supremely gruesome climax" as well as Brie and Franco's "undeniable chemistry."

Depending on who you go to the movies with, it could be a fantastic experience or an unmitigated disaster. But that's kind of what you get with the couple going through the events of Together, too. Between this movie and Weapons, it's an exciting time for horror.

Frigate, one of the most popular open-source options for home IP camera management, just released a massive update. Frigate 0.16 now has better object detection, license plate recognition, view-only users, and much more.

ChatGPT reaches more than 700 million people each week — and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman thinks we may be in an AI bubble.

"When bubbles happen, smart people get overexcited about a kernel of truth," he told a small group of reporters, including The Verge's Alex Heath, over dinner in San Francisco. "If you look at most of the bubbles in history, like the tech bubble, there was a real thing. Tech was really important. The internet was a really big deal. People got overexcited. Are we in a phase where investors as a whole are overexcited about AI? My opinion is yes. Is AI the most important thing to happen in a very long time? My opinion is also yes."

A bubble is when the price of something rises above its actual value typically because investors become too excited. Think: the dotcom bubble, the cryptocurrency bubble, even the housing bubble of the 2000s. As Nasdaq says in its definition of a bubble, they're "often hard to detect in real time because there is disagreement over the fundamental value of the asset."

SEE ALSO: How the dot-com bubble burst is relevant for the AI era

As NBC News reported, the AI bubble could be bigger than the internet bubble, according to a report from Apollo Global Management chief economist Torsten Slok. But not everyone agrees — Ray Wang, research director for semiconductors, supply chain and emerging technology at Futurum Group, told CNBC that while there might be an AI bubble, he doesn't necessarily see that reality. "The fundamentals across the supply chain remain strong, and the long-term trajectory of the AI trend supports continued investment," he told the news outlet. And, of course, it is much easier to point out a bubble from the other side.

Altman also told the reporters at the dinner that, while ChatGPT is currently the "fifth biggest website in the world right now," he soon expects it to beat out Instagram and Facebook for third. After that, he says, ChatGPT's growth challenges "get harder."

"For ChatGPT to be bigger than Google, that’s really hard," he said.

One of Altman's top priorities, Heath reported, is getting more GPUs so he can keep scaling OpenAI, bubble or not.

"You should expect OpenAI to spend trillions of dollars on data center construction in the not very distant future," he said.

SAVE 44%: The 55-inch TCL QM6K QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $447.99, down from the list price at TCL of $799.99. That's a savings of $352, which matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

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Fall TV shows are almost here, and so are some of the biggest sporting games of the year. If your TV is lacking (or lagging), upgrading today means you'll have it hung before the must-see events go live. If a 55-inch QLED model works best for your needs, check out this deal.

As of Aug. 19, the 55-inch TCL QM6K QLED 4K TV is on sale for $447.99 at Amazon, marked down from the list price at TCL of $799.99. That works out to a 44% discount, shavings $352 off the norm. This price matches the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon.

A 55-inch TV could be perfect for the garage, a kids' room, or a studio apartment. This TCL model is a QLED, which means it'll be great for watching daytime TV. Plus, the native 144Hz refresh rate means it's capable of gaming, and that increases to 240Hz in gaming mode. This is the smallest available size for the TCL QM6K, which means this will be the most affordable option with these specs.

SEE ALSO: Get NFL Sunday Ticket for $100 off and unlock the full upcoming season

TCL makes some of Mashable's favorite budget TVs, so you'll be in good hands with the brand. Plus, this model comes equipped with Google TV, so you won't need to buy a separate streaming device.

While it's back down to the lowest price ever for a limited time, upgrade to the 55-inch TCL QM6K LED 4K TV. You'll be saving a whopping $352 compared to the normal list price, and your new favorite shows will look oh so good on the QLED display.

Modern cars have become increasingly desensitized to fun. Safety features have made cars heavier, along with automatic transmissions that have further dulled the experience, resulting in a less-than-engaging driving experience. Manual cars may be the last link to the type of fun driving we've long forgotten and desperately need. All is not lost just yet.

Is there anything the internet loves more than dogs? (Cat people, I can't hear you!)

Well, a love of dogs is a key ingredient to what makes Good Boy such a fantastic horror movie premise. The trailer for the IFC Films release dropped yesterday, painting a creepy portrait of an adorable dog in mortal peril! Co-writer/director Ben Leonberg centers his film on Indy, his own family's dog, who has incredible star power. The premise is simple: a dog is in a haunted house where his owner can't sense the spirits that could harm them both. And you know what that means: the dog could die.

The immediate reaction to the trailer on X was movie fans (and dog lovers) concerned over this very question:

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Now, this is actually a major point of tension in the film. Sure, it's common for the stakes in a horror movie to be life or death — but with people.The very existence of a website dedicated to learning if the dog dies in any given movie suggests we as a species are more terrified of seeing a sweet dog being killed onscreen than hordes of horny teens or even ghost-plagued children. And Indy isn't just any dog. As the trailer and my review out of SXSW proclaims, he's a star. That led me to confess, "The resulting horror movie had me yelping like I was a kid seeing her first scary movie."

That was in no small part because I didn't know how this movie would end, and I was very invested. But hey, if your stress levels demand to know before you go how things shake out for the eponymous Good Boy, we've got you. Before you get misinformation from trolls on social media or misled by AI chatbots, Mashable will answer this question, from someone who has seen, reviewed, and loved Good Boy.

One final word of warning: Spoilers for the end of Good Boy below:

Does Indy the dog survive Good Boy? Indy, the Goodest of boys. Credit: IFC Films

Indy the dog lives.

Now, with this comfort in mind, I sincerely recommend you check out Good Boy. Indy is waiting to be discovered.

Good Boy opens in theaters Oct. 3.

The newest M4 Mac mini is back on sale for just $500 on Amazon. This is a very low price for this model, and gives you a huge discount from its original price of $700. At this price, you’re getting a desktop computer that packs some seriously impressive features, like Apple's brand-new M4 chip.

SAVE $150: As of Aug. 19, get the Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and mop for $279.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $429.99. That's a discount of 35%.

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Are you still manually vacuuming and mopping your floors? We're outsourcing that to robots in 2025, so if you haven't picked out a robot vacuum or mop yet, now's the time to go ahead and pick one up. And we've picked one out for you that's on sale right now at a great price.

As of Aug. 19, get the Roborock Q7 M5+ robot vacuum and mop at Amazon for $279.99, down from its usual price of $429.99. That's $150 off for a discount of 35%.

SEE ALSO: The best robot vacuums in 2025

This robot vacuum and mop combo is meant to clean your floors efficiently without your input, whether that's the nooks and crannies you don't look in, or the most trafficked areas of your home that need the most attention on a daily basis. It boasts 10,000 Pa of HyperForce suction power so it can gather dirt and debris like a pro; dual anti-tangle design to cut through human and pet hair easily; and a self-emptying base that doesn't have to be emptied for seven weeks. That's quite a while when it comes to vacuum storage.

The unit puts its LiDAR navigation system to use to keep from running into furniture, pets, or even falling down the stairs so you don't have to babysit it. It can also seamlessly switch from vacuum to mop to save you a little extra time. And you can just set a cleaning schedule in the accompanying app so you can leave it to its own devices to clean for you when needed.

If it's time to invest in a robot vacuum, this is a great pick that you should snatch up before it disappears.

Whether it's in your headphones, or a feature promised in a soundbar, you've probably run into something called "virtual surround" or something like it before. The name seems to suggest that you can get surround sound using nothing more than a set of stereo speakers, or at most an array of speakers to your front.

DirecTV knows that the fall season is right around the corner, and with it comes NFL action and college football. While the company was one of the first to offer multi-channel viewing decades ago, it's back with a revamped system for the streaming era. DirecTV just introduced Mix Channels, where you can watch four channels or sporting events on one screen.

SAVE $50: The DJI Mini 3 drone with screen remote control is on sale at Amazon for $499, down from the standard price of $549. That's a 9% discount.

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DJI is having a monumental year. The brand is dropping new products like never before while also running into potential drone bans. While nothing is official yet, it's possible DJI won't be able to sell drones in the U.S. come December. Because of this, DJI drones are out of stock at almost every retailer. But there's a model in-stock today at Amazon, and it's even on sale.

As of Aug. 19, the DJI Mini 3 drone with screen remote control is on sale for $499 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $549. That's a 9% discount that takes $50 off the price. It's worth noting this deal is offered from a third-party seller at Amazon. Mashable doesn't usually recommend buying from third-party sellers, but since it's super rare to find DJI drones in stock these days, this might be the best option. Plus, the seller, AeroTech Hubs, has an overwhelmingly positive rating over the last year. And it ships via Amazon Prime, so members are in for quick delivery.

The DJI Mini 3 is designed to capture awesome footage while being compact and easy to operate. This model is especially great since it comes with the screen remote control, giving you access to a live video feed of what the drone is capturing.

SEE ALSO: DJI drones are still flying off shelves — here’s where to buy online

Getting up to 38 minutes of flight time, the DJI Mini 3 weighs under 249 grams, which is less than half a pound. Thanks to its weight and size, it'll be easy to pack the DJI drone alone on any content shoot or outdoor adventure. Plus, it comes with Level 5 wind resistance, which means it can handle up to 23 mile per hour gusts.

The 249 gram weight is also important when it comes to registering the drone. In many countries, including the U.S., you can fly a drone that weighs under 250 grams without registration or certification. Of course, you'll want to check on this before you take off to make sure all local regulations are good to go.

If you've been searching for a DJI drone but have run into out-of-stock notices, score the DJI Mini 3 at Amazon today while it's in stock and on sale for under $500.

SAVE $30: The Best Buy Drop for Wednesday, Aug. 19 is the Wednesday Addams Figure and Buildable Toy Doll Lego set. It's usually $49.99, but while inventory lasts, is on sale for $19.99.

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Sorry summer, but if Nevermore Acadamy is back in session, spooky season is back in session. Best Buy is feeding into the macabre mood by giving the popular Wednesday Addams Lego set the Best Buy Drop treatment: The Wednesday Addams Buildable Toy Doll set that's usually $49.99 has dropped to $19.99 for a limited time on Aug. 19.

Best Buy Drops have limited stock available, always debuting with a bar that shows how much inventory is left as people shop. Popular drops (Legos being one of them) tend to go quickly, so set your alarm and be ready on the Best Buy mobile app.

SEE ALSO: The best new 'Wicked' Lego sets dropping this month

There are lot of pieces packed into this practically-priced set (a rarity for popular Legos nowadays): A collectible posable Wednesday doll with a movable head, arms and feet, plus two swappable faces and two outfits for rebuilds when you feel like it. Mini figurines of Thing, Wednesday's typewriter, Nero's grave, a crystal ball, a stand with toy black dahlias, and two hidden spaces for hiding keepsakes are also thrown in. You can arrange everything under the swirly Nevermore Academy gate. It's enough to keep yourself busy until the premiere of Season 2, Part 2 on Sept. 3.

Best Buy's Wednesday Lego collection also includes The Black Dahlia flower building set for $27.99 and Wednesday and Enid's dorm room building set for $89.99.