August 31, 2026
T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone 17 for free this weekend — how to claim
How to get free iPhone. Get the Apple iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro for free with T-Mobile this weekend.TL;DR: The Apple iPhone 17 is free from T-Mobile when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is also free with T-Mobile — claim by b
August 30, 2026
Texas blocks funding for Flock as backlash grows against AI surveillance cameras
Backlash against Flock has led to the state of Texas pausing funding on the AI cameras.Flock's AI surveillance cameras are increasingly being targeted by its critics across the country. No, we're not just talking about vigilantes who are taking the cameras down in their towns. We're talking about po
August 30, 2026
Google changes Lake Ontario to Lake America in Search, Google Maps
Donald Trump has changed "Lake Ontario" to "Lake America." Google has followed suit.Are you visiting the Great Lakes before the end of summer? You may notice something odd when planning out the trip on Google.Lake Ontario is no more. Google Maps has renamed it to "Lake America."Lake America on Googl
August 30, 2026
Sony Music, Warner sue Anthropic, alleging copyright infringement
Sony Music and Warner just filed a lawsuit alleging that Anthropic developed Claude models using stolen music.Music giants Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music have just filed a potentially multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Anthropic, and the publishers aren't mincing words.The lawsuit,
August 30, 2026
The 6 best power stations for camping keep you both online and off-grid
The best power stations for camping come from Jackery, Anker, Goal Zero, and EcoFlow.Your ideal portable power station for camping depends on your overall power needs, how long you’ll be in the great outdoors, and whether you’ll be utilizing solar power to recharge. And after months of testing some
August 30, 2026
Replace another MS Office subscription with a $15 lifetime license — only through Sept. 1
TL;DR: Pay $14.97 through Sept. 1 for a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 on one Windows PC, with no recurring fees. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Prof
August 29, 2026
OpenAI cuts off Cursors AI models, deepening feud with Musk
OpenAI is winding down Cursor's access to its models by November, the latest flashpoint in Altman and Musk's long feud.OpenAI said Friday it will wind down its partnership with Cursor, the popular AI coding tool now owned by SpaceX, marking the latest escalation in the long-running dispute between O
August 29, 2026
I test headphones for a living: These are the ones Id actually take with me on a plane
Mashable's headphones expert tested the most popular noise-cancelling headphones and earbuds to narrow down which are definitively the best for flying.What are the best noise-cancelling headphones for flying?Anyone who's ever forgotten their pair of headphones on a travel day can attest to their uti
August 29, 2026
Apples iOS 27 and Siri AI are coming soon: Everything we know so far
Apple's iOS 27 is here in beta form already, but the final version is arriving in a few weeks. Here's what we learned testing it.Apple's most important software platform is about to get a big upgrade. In a couple weeks, Apple will finally launch the iOS 27. Yes, we've seen and tried out the develope
August 29, 2026
Just $55 keeps Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and more on your Windows PC for life
TL;DR: Pay $54.99 once for Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus on one Windows 10 or 11 PC — no ongoing subscription fees. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plu
August 29, 2026
We tested every pair of Bose headphones and earbuds. We found 5 we love, and 1 to buy on sale.
Bose makes top-of-the-line wireless headphones and earbuds, but which are the best? We tested every single pair to find out, including the latest QuietComfort headphones.How to choose the best Bose headphonesOverall, Bose's headphones prioritize comfort and audio quality, and you really can't go wro
August 29, 2026
Bissell Labor Day deals are live: We found deals on stick vacuums, carpet cleaners, and more
Save up to $100 on home cleaning devices in the Bissell Labor Day sale. Score deals on stick vacuums, carpet cleaners, and more. The best deals from Bissell's Labor Day sale: Best carpet cleaner deal Li
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