August 29, 2026
Court ruling deals Kashi major setback
Prediction markets like Kalshi violate sports betting laws, ruling says.Nevada can ban the prediction market platform Kalshi from operating in the state, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday. In March 2025, the Nevada Gaming Control Board sent a cease-and-desist letter to Kalshi, argui
August 28, 2026
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says AGI is already here — and the milestone is senseless
CEO Jensen Huang says AI has already reached AGI for many tasks. Nvidia’s focus is now on useful work and 'profitable tokens.'Some AI industry leaders, such as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, are obsessed with artificial general intelligence, or AGI. While the term has no universally agreed-upon definition,
August 28, 2026
Could GTA 6 teach Gen Z how to be in a relationship?
As Gen Z dates less, GTA 6’s relationship system is prompting jokes about virtual romance and real-life dating.Grand Theft Auto VI will present players with no shortage of unfamiliar challenges, from elaborate robberies to its revamped police system. But for a generation increasingly reaching adulth
August 28, 2026
Trump administration acted illegally in fight against Anthropic, judge rules
A ruling in the first of two lawsuits filed against the government by Anthropic found the Trump administration acted outside the law.The Trump administration's dramatic decision to mark Anthropic's AI models as a "supply chain risk" earlier this year was illegal, a federal judge has ruled."The empty
August 28, 2026
The latest Apple price hike: Apple TV streaming service
The price of an Apple TV subscription just went up again.One of the last remaining Apple products to avoid a price hike so far this year just got more expensive.On Friday, Apple bumped the price of its Apple TV streaming service to $14.99 per month or $119 per year. And if you were hoping to renew y
August 28, 2026
Samsung just announced a 1,100Hz gaming monitor (yes, Im serious)
The 2027 Samsung Odyssey lineup includes the 49-inch OLED G9, the 42-inch curved OLED G7, the 32-inch OLED G8, and the 1,100Hz Odyssey G6.TL;DR: Samsung just announced its 2027 Odyssey monitor lineup at Gamescom. The collection includes four new models.I didn't even know human eyes could process 1,1
August 28, 2026
Mac mini deal alert: The new Apple Mac mini M5 Pro is $30 off at Amazon
The best deal on the new Apple Mac mini M5 Pro is live. Preorder the 2026 Apple Mac mini M5 Pro for $1,669.99 at Amazon.SAVE $20: The Apple 2026 Mac mini M5 Pro is listed for $1,669.99 at Amazon. That's the best preorder deal we've found ahead of the Sept. 22 release date.
August 28, 2026
Bluesky will let you opt-out of going viral
Bluesky is letting users opt-out of being included in the algorithmic recommendations feed.Bluesky, one of the more successful alternatives to Elon Musk's X, has just added a brand new feature that sets it apart from other social media platforms.On Thursday, the official Bluesky account on the platf
August 28, 2026
The Fitbit Air just got a Pokémon band to go with the Pokémon Sleep app. Heres how to preorder.
The Fitbit Air Pokémon Sleep special edition is available for preorder for $129.99.Pokémon continues its reign of taking over, and we're not mad. The Fitbit Air, Google's first faceless fitness tracker, just got a new special edition that not only comes with a band featuring Pikachu, but it also syn
August 28, 2026
Apple’s brand-new Mac mini M6 just got its first discount — save $20 at Amazon
The best deal on the new Apple Mac mini M6. Score the first discount at Amazon — buy for now $879.99 (reg. $899.99).SAVE $20: The Apple 2026 Mac mini M6 is listed for $879.99 at Amazon. That's $20 less than Apple or anywhere else. Opens in a new window
August 28, 2026
How to preorder Apples new supercharged Mac Mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips (and save $19)
Apple's new Mac Mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips are here. Here's how to pre-order yours, starting at $879.99.So the rumors are definitely true: there are new Mac Minis on the market. They're wildly powerful, with new M6 and M5 Pro chips on board, which Apple calls "an extraordinary leap in performance
August 28, 2026
The impeccable LG C6 OLED 4K TV keeps getting cheaper: Save $1,200 and get a free $150 credit
The best OLED TV for most people, the LG 65-inch C6 TV, is on sale for its best price ever and comes with a free Amazon credit.SAVE $1,200: As of Aug. 28, the LG 65-inch C6 OLED 4K TV is down to a new best-ever price of $1,499.99 at Amazon. That's 44% in savings. Not to mention, you'll get a free $1
August 28, 2026
Insta360 has given its flagship 4K webcams an icy cool glow-up — now available in arctic white
Insta360 has updated its flagship 4K webcam with an arctic white finish. Where to buy, price, specs. Opens in a new window Credit: Insta360 Insta360 Link 2C Pro $159.99 at AmazonSh
August 28, 2026
Where to buy the Garmin Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro: New features, release date, and price
The new Garmin Fenix 9 and Garmin Fenix 9 Pro are available for purchase at Garmin. Opens in a new window Credit: Garmin Garmin Fenix 9 $999.99 at GarminShop Now
August 28, 2026
Roborock’s Qrevo 2 Pro robot vacuum officially launches in the U.S., and its already on sale
Roborock's new Qrevo 2 Pro launches Aug. 28 with a limited-time discount dropping it to $549.99 (68% off) through Sept. 6.SAVE $250: As of Aug. 28, Roborock's new Qrevo 2 Pro robot vacuum and mop is available for $549.99, down from $799.99 — a 68% discount that runs through Sept. 6.
August 28, 2026
Times running out for your chance to win an Apple Watch in our Big Guessing Game
As we near Apple's expected fall iPhone event, make your guesses on what will happen and you could take home a new Apple Watch.The Mashable Big Guessing Game is back again for our third and final round. In the first round, we tried to guess the new name of macOS (only one person correctly predicted
August 28, 2026
Surprise! New Macs Before iPhone Event — What’s Going On?
Apple surprised us with new Macs ahead of its iPhone event. Here's what's behind the unusual September announcements.Surprise! New Macs Before iPhone Event — What’s Going On?
August 28, 2026
Amazon raised the price of the Fire TV Stick 4K Max — but you can find a steep discount this weekend
Get the best streaming deal at Amazon. Save 41% on the Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max.SAVE $35: As of Aug. 28, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $49.99 at Amazon. That's 41% off the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon
August 28, 2026
Alienware has launched the worlds first 39-inch 5K RGB Stripe tandem OLED monitor — where to buy
Find the gaming monitor deal. Get the Alienware 39 5K OLED for $1,099.99 at Dell.TL;DR: Alienware has launched what it's calling "the world's first 39-inch 5K RGB Stripe tandem OLED monitor." The Alienware 39 5K OLED gaming monitor is now available to buy for $1,099.99 at Dell.
August 28, 2026
Harry Styles Loop earplugs are perfect for his Madison Square Garden residency — where to buy
Harry Styles' Pleasing brand teamed up with Loop on limited-edition Experience 2 earplugs in two colorways, Loud Enough and Love Enough — a perfect pickup as his Madison Square Garden residency kicks off.TL;DR: Harry Styles' Pleasing brand collaborated with Loop Earplugs on the limited-edition Exper
August 28, 2026
The EcoVacs Goat O1000 robot lawn mower is $501 off at Amazon — buy now for $998.99
Find the best robot lawn mower deal. Save 33% on the EcoVacs Goat O1000 at Amazon.SAVE $501: As of Aug. 28, the EcoVacs Goat O1000 is on sale for $998.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Cred
August 28, 2026
Until Sept. 1, you can get Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for life for $30
Microsoft Office comes with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more, and it's only $30 for lifeTL;DR: Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life on sale for $29.97 (Reg. $219.99) through Sept. 1. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsof
August 28, 2026
Nvidia to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, report says
Nvidia has reportedly struck a deal to buy open-source AI company Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. If it goes through, the chipmaker could soon be steward to a millions-strong community of AI developers.SEE ALSO:Nvidia resurrects older graphics cards as RAM demands impact tech pricesFounded in 2016,
August 28, 2026
Save $100: The Tapo RV50 Pro Omni robot vacuum has dropped to its best-ever price at Amazon
Get the best robot vacuum deal. Save 17% on the Tapo RV50 Pro Omni at Amazon.SAVE $100: As of Aug. 28, the Tapo RV50 Pro Omni is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon. That's a 17% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: