October 3, 2026
Take 25% off this potent power station from Anker
Enjoy the peace of mind of a backup power station with this fantastic Big Deal Days deal on the Anker SOLIX C1000.SAVE OVER $150: As of Oct. 3, the Anker SOLIX C1000 is down to $449.98 on Amazon. That's $150.01 off its regular retail price of $599.99. Opens in a n
October 3, 2026
An officers use of Flock cameras was unconstitutional, judge rules
A federal judge ruled a deputy's use of Flock data to apprehend a suspect, and the proliferation of ALPRs at large, amounts to "indiscriminate mass surveillance."A federal judge has sided with growing public sentiment that Flock cameras pose an unconstitutional surveillance risk, as the nation conti
October 3, 2026
Unlock aerial photography for 15% off with this DJI Neo discount
Experience the joys of a mini drone with the discounted, 4K-capable Neo from DJI.SAVE $30: As of Oct. 3, the DJI Neo is down to $169 on Amazon. That's $30 off its full price of $199. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI
October 3, 2026
California announces AV regulation, fines for robotaxis that impede emergency responders
California's latest law takes aim at autonomous vehicle companies like Tesla, Waymo by setting financial penalties for fleets that block 911 responders.Hundreds of thousands of autonomous vehicle rides are completed every week across the U.S. Most of them go off without a hitch. But all it takes is
October 3, 2026
Apple will replace iPhone 18 Pro Max devices with AT&T connection issues
iPhone 18 Pro Max owners on AT&T cell plans need to update their devices or risk losing service, as the company flags hardware issues on the new model.A hardware problem in a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices has booted AT&T customers from their cell service — and may still pose issues for e
October 3, 2026
A ton of Amazon device deals are already live for October Prime Day: Shop Fire TVs, Echo speakers
The best Amazon device deals are already live for October Prime Day 2026. We found savings up to 45% on Fire tablets, Fire TVs, and Blink cameras. Early October Prime Day Amazon device deals: Best Echo Device Deal
October 3, 2026
Is Audible actually worth it in 2026? I keep cancelling, but it drags me back in.
Audible is the leading audiobooks app, but is it worth the subscription price? Here's my honest review as a longtime subscriber.When it comes to accessing books (including audiobooks), nothing beats your local library. It's free and it’s what Dolly would’ve wanted. But that’s not why you’re here, so
October 3, 2026
Will Kindles be on sale during October Prime Day? Heres what we know.
With the arrival of new Kindles right before Prime Big Deal Days, you might be wondering if Amazon's e-readers will be on sale during October Prime Day. Kindles will be on sale, but probably just the 2024 devices.Amazon has quite the timing. Right before its October Prime Day event, the retailer dro
October 3, 2026
I found 3 AirPods deals live ahead of October Prime Day (and 3 not live yet)
With Amazon's October Prime Day just around the corner, Mashable's headphones and earbuds expert is tracking the best AirPods deals leading up to the sale. Here's what's worth shopping so far. The best early AirPods deals ahead of Prime Big Deal Days: Best ov
October 3, 2026
The 11 best phones of 2026, tested by experts
The best phones of 2026 include the latest iOS and Android flagships. See how the iPhone 18 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Google Pixel 11 compare.What about the iPhone Duo?Apple recently announced the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable phone. It's not out until Oct. 23, but Mashable's Stan Sch
October 3, 2026
The best early Target Deal Days to shop this weekend: We found live deals on laptops, headphones, and more
Target Circle Deal Days is back, but you don't have to wait until Oct. 6 to start saving on Apple, Sony, and smart home tech. The best early Target Circle Deal Days deals: Best Apple deal Apple Watch
October 3, 2026
How to get Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Music for free: Everything you need to know
Find out how you can get a free Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Music Unlimited subscription before October Prime Day.Don't say Amazon never gave you anything. Aside from the usual perks of being a Prime member (free delivery, exclusive deals, Prime Video access, Grubhub+, etc.), Amazon also offers subs
October 3, 2026
Turn complicated projects into manageable plans with this $50 Microsoft tool
TL;DR: Get things done more efficiently with this Microsoft Project Professional 2024 lifetime license for Windows, on sale now for just $49.97 (reg. $1,129.99) through Oct. 4. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft
October 3, 2026
Stop guessing which AI is best: Get GPT, Claude, and Gemini for under $100
Get a lifetime 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan for $99.99 (reg. $540) and use GPT, Claude, Gemini, and more in one app.TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan is $99.99 (reg. $540). That’s 81% off, and it includes 4 million credits per month for a long list of AI models.
October 3, 2026
21 early October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by our gadget-obsessed experts
The best early October Prime Day tech deals include discounts on the AirPods 4, Fire tablets, and a popular DJI vlogging camera. Early October Prime Day tech deals at a glance: Best Amazon device deal A
October 3, 2026
20+ early Prime Day deals on MicroSDs, SSDs, and hard drives: Our favorite deals to beat RAMageddon
Early Prime Day SSD deals are already live. Save big on portable external drives, PS5-ready NVMe SSDs, and high-capacity microSD cards from Samsung and SanDisk. The best early Prime Day MicroSD, portable SSD, and internal SSD deals: Best SSD deal
October 3, 2026
Weve scoured hundreds of sales to find the 35+ best early October Prime Day deals: Bose, Lego, Apple
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days runs Oct. 6 to 7. Shop the best October Prime Day deals so far, with savings on Bose QuietComfort headphones and Echo Dot speakers. The best early October Prime Day Deals at a glance: Best headphone deal
October 3, 2026
The best early October Prime Day TV deals, according to our experts: Shop our top picks this weekend
Here are the best early Prime Day TV deals to shop on Samsung, Toshiba, Roku, Amazon, and more ahead of the Oct. 6 sale. The best early October Prime Day TV deals: Best budget TV deal Amazon Ember 55-in
October 3, 2026
The best early October Prime Day deals on iPads, according to Mashables tech experts
Ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day, iPads are already on sale. Find deals on the iPad Air, Pro, and mini. Early October Prime Day iPad deals at a glance: Best budget iPad deal Apple iPad (A16, WiFi, 12
October 3, 2026
T-Mobiles free Apple iPhone 18 Pro deal is dead — how to save $1,000 this weekend
Get the Apple iPhone 18 Pro for $1,000 off by switching or trading in an eligible phone in any condition on T-Mobile’s Experience Beyond plan.TL;DR: The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is $1,000 off this weekend with T-Mobile. To claim this offer, switch and bring your number or trade in an eligible phone in an
October 3, 2026
10+ early Prime Day power stations deals: We found Jackery, Anker, and Bluetti deals to shop this weekend
Early Prime Day deals are already live on portable power station. Save on Jackery, Anker, Bluetti, and more The best early October Prime Day deals on power stations: Best Jackery deal Jackery Explorer 1
October 3, 2026
October Prime Day Apple deals guide: What to buy now and what we think you should wait for
We've rounded up the best early October Prime Day deals on Apple devices, including the latest Apple Watches, AirPods, MacBooks, and iPads.Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is just around the corner — and so are some excellent Apple deals, no doubt. This 48-hour "October Prime Day" serves as Amazon'
October 2, 2026
Apple will update Macs to protect users from AI agents with full disk access
Apple is going to roll out update to "Full Disk Access" as a result of AI agents.Apple has just been forced to respond to the flurry of AI agent apps, like Meta's Muse, which are accessing Mac users' private data.According to Apple, the company will soon release additional controls to "Full Disk Acc
October 2, 2026
OpenAI discloses another Australian government hack
OpenAI disclosed that an AI agent accessed non-public Australian bushfire data in June, months before the company discovered the breach.OpenAI has disclosed another case of an AI agent accessing an Australian government system without permission. This time, it retrieved historical bushfire data that