August 13, 2026
Apples iPhone Ultra might have a staggered, country-by-country rollout
That would be...unfortunate for those living outside of the U.S.We've heard rumors that Apple's foldable iPhone Ultra would be late, and we've heard reports that it will launch and be made available in September alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models. But can both of these be true?A new report from Aust
August 13, 2026
Apples Back to School sale just got extended to Sept. 24 — more time to score up to $150 in gift cards
Apple extended its 2026 Back to School promotion through Sept. 24, offering a free gift card up to $150 with the purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad.TL;DR: Apple has extended its Back To School sale through Sept. 24, nearly a month longer than originally planned. Students, parents, and educators who
August 13, 2026
The best deals this week, according to Mashables team of shopping experts
The best deals this week. Mashable's shoping team finds deals on AirPods, Pokémon cards, robot vacuums, and so much more.We're always looking for new and inventive ways to hit you with big savings on popular items. We cover hundreds of deals every month. You can find these deals on site, on socials,
August 13, 2026
Made by Google in under 12 minutes
Made by Google in under 12 minutes
August 13, 2026
Gemini to connect with tons of new apps, including Pandora and OpenTable
Gemini is making new friends. Google announced tons of new hardware during yesterday's Made by Google event, but that doesn't mean the company's AI didn't get a slew of important updates of its own. Among them was the announcement that Gemini will soon be able to connect with a number of third-party
August 13, 2026
Get a free $350 Amazon gift card when you preorder the new Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold
Get the best Google Pixel deal. Save 15% on the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold and gift card bundle at Amazon.SAVE $350: As of Aug. 13, preorders of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold include a free $350 gift card. This offer is live until Aug. 27. Opens in a new window
August 13, 2026
Twitch is using your content to train Amazons AI. Heres how to opt out.
Twitch users have spotted a "Training for Generative AI" option in creator settings that's on by default. Here's how to turn it off.Creating content on Twitch? Unless you've changed your settings, it's being used to train AI.Twitch creators recently spotted a "Training for Generative AI" setting in
August 13, 2026
The 3 best VPNs weve tested in 2026
A virtual private network lets you skirt the prying eyes of your ISP. After testing the best VPNs, we think Proton VPN is the safest bet.Why do you need a VPN?Even the best VPNs can't make you 100 percent anonymous on the web. Cookies and other trackers can still follow you around, and your ISP can
August 13, 2026
The best senior phone plans of 2026: Cut your monthly bill in half with T-Mobile, AT&T, and more
The best senior phone plans of 2026 include T-Mobile Essentials Choice 55, AT&T 55+, and Mint 55, all offering discounted rates for customers 55 and older. Best phone plans for seniors: Best overall phone plan for seniors
August 13, 2026
The Hisense 65-inch E7 Cinema Series TV has dropped to its best-ever price — save over $400 at Amazon
Find the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 45% on the Hisense 65-inch E7 Cinema Series at Amazon.SAVE $452: As of Aug. 13, the Hisense 65-inch E7 Cinema Series is on sale for $547.97 at Amazon. That's a 45% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window
August 13, 2026
The Google Pixel Buds 2a are down at their best-ever price at Amazon — theyre yours for $99
Get the Google Pixel Buds 2a wireless earbuds for $99, down from $129, at Amazon — a 23% discount and their best price ever.SAVE $30: As of Aug. 13, the Google Pixel Buds 2a wireless earbuds are $99 at Amazon. That's a 23% discount and their lowest-ever price. Ope
August 13, 2026
Save $250 on the Pixel Watch 5 when you preorder this Google Pixel 11 Pro bundle at Amazon
As of Aug. 13, Amazon's offering $250 off preorders of the Pixel Watch 5 (41mm, WiFi) when you bundle it with the Google Pixel 11 Pro (256 GB, unlocked). This offer is only available until Aug. 27.SAVE $250: As of Aug. 13, Amazon is offering $250 off preorders of the Pixel Watch 5 when you bundle it
August 13, 2026
T-Mobile is giving away the new Google Pixel 11 for free — how to claim
How to get the Google Pixel 11 for free. Get the new Google Pixel 11 for free with T-Mobile when you activate a new line on Experience Beyond.TL;DR: The new Google Pixel 11 is available for free right now with T-Mobile. To qualify, trade in an eligible phone in any condition on an Experience Beyond
August 13, 2026
Amazon is giving away a free $100 gift card with Google Pixel 11 preorders, but only for a limited time
Preorders for the Google Pixel 11 (256GB, unlocked) at Amazon come with a bonus $100 gift card. This offer only lasts until Aug. 27.FREE GIFT CARD: As of Aug. 13, preorders for the Google Pixel 11 at Amazon come with a bonus $100 gift card. This offer only lasts until Aug. 27.
August 13, 2026
QuickBooks is offering 90% off its small-business accounting plans — heres how to get started
Get QuickBooks Online plans, including Simple Start and Plus, for 90% off the first 3 months — starting at $3.80/month.An advertiser paid for editorial consideration of this deal. Our editorial experts vetted the deal using their independent expertise. Because we determined that the deal will save m
August 13, 2026
ICE agents could soon use gloves that give painful electric shocks
U.S. ICE officers could soon use gloves that can give a painful electric shock to anyone they touch, according to a DHS notice.U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers could soon use gloves that can give a painful electric shock to anyone they touch. As first reported by the Associate
August 13, 2026
Im giving up my Apple Watch for the Oura Ring 5
Perhaps it's superficial, but I need my wearable tech to actually look nice. You won't catch me wearing Apple Vision Pro goggles at my wedding.I've worn an Apple Watch on and off for the past decade to track my steps and workouts, but it always comes off when I'm dressing up. I often thought, would
August 13, 2026
The 10 best noise-cancelling headphones we use, love, and recommend
We put the top noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds from Bose, Sony, and Apple to the test. These are 10 we recommend buying.What are the best noise-cancelling headphones of 2026?Even the best value headphones will feel lacking if they don't come equipped with halfway decent noise cancellation. B
August 13, 2026
We found the 7 best noise-cancelling earbuds after extensive testing
Our headphones expert and Mashable team members tested the best noise-cancelling earbuds to find the truly elite. Here are the top buds from Bose, Sony, Apple, and Beats.Every top brand has its own take on ANC earbuds, each with a unique style and a plethora of features. Since you can't possibly try
August 13, 2026
The ultimate phone case for art lovers: Casetify drops an exclusive Matisse collection
Casetify is launching a Henri Matisse-inspired collection on Aug. 13, featuring phone cases, laptop sleeves, iPad cases, and watch bands starting at £33.TL;DR: Casetify's Henri Matisse x Casetify "Jazz & Cut-Outs" collection launches worldwide on Aug. 13, with prices ranging from £33 to £755.Henri M
August 13, 2026
This thin, metal wallet can house an AirTag, and it’s on sale for just $29.99
Keep your wallet slim, RFID-protected, and AirTag-ready for $29.99 (reg. $79.95).TL;DR: This slim metal wallet combines RFID blocking with an Apple AirTag holder for just $29.99 (reg. $79.95). Opens in a new window Credit: Vista Sho
August 13, 2026
Gemini is the GLP-1 of tech declares Trevor Noah at Made by Google event
Made By Google launches a suite of new Gemini tools for Pixel phones, as the AI assistant hits one billion monthly users.Made By Google is here, which means smarter phones, fancier watches, and even more AI. Ahead of the event, Google announced that its AI assistant hit more than one billion monthly
August 12, 2026
Everything announced at Made by Google today, including Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 4, and Pixel Tag
Every Pixel 11, Pro, Pro XL, Pro Fold, and Pixel Watch 5 spec and feature Google officially announced at Made by Google.Even though Google still has its Made by Google event scheduled for later in the evening, the company still went ahead and announced what it has in store for its Pixel 11 launch.Th
August 12, 2026
TikTok shoppers spent $50 billion in six months on the platform
A new report states that people have spent $50 billion on TikTok Shop worldwide.In the first half of 2026, customers spent $50.3 billion globally on TikTok Shop, according to a report by Tabcut and Momentum Works — a whopping 92 percent increase over the same period last year.The U.S. and Southeast