September 17, 2025
I tested the best Kindles to help you find the perfect e-reader
To find the best Kindle for you, Mashable tested and reviewed Amazon's latest e-readers. See how the Kindle, Paperwhite, Signature Edition, and Scribe compare.In the Venn diagram of tablets and books, our favorite e-readers fall perfectly in the middle. They're thin and portable like a tablet, but w
September 17, 2025
Hurry to grab the 40-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 at Amazon for its lowest price ever
SAVE $200: The 40-inch Samsung Odyssey G7 curved gaming monitor is on sale at Amazon for $999.99, down from the list price of $1,199.99. That's a 17% discount and the lowest we've ever seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung
September 17, 2025
YouTube Live gets a Twitch and TikTok inspired update
YouTube announced a slew of new live video features for streamers at its Made on YouTube 2025 event.YouTube announced a slew of new creator-oriented updates at its Made on YouTube 2025 event on Tuesday.However, it appears YouTube Live received the biggest overhaul of the day, with the video giant ma
September 17, 2025
Get ad-free browsing forever for a one-time $16 payment
Get the AdGuard Family Plan Lifetime Subscription for $15.97 (reg. $169.99) with code FAMPLAN through Oct. 5 — block ads and protect up to nine devices.TL;DR: The AdGuard Family Plan Lifetime Subscription is just $15.97 (reg. $169.99) with code FAMPLAN through Oct. 5. Opens i
September 17, 2025
Apple updates parental controls for iOS 26
Apple finally releases expanded parental controls as iOS 26 launches to the public.First announced in June, Apple has finally unleashed its expanded suite of parental controls as the company's sparkly new iOS 26 goes to consumers globally. Included in the lineup: New ways for parents to block who th
September 17, 2025
This lifetime Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office bundle is under $100
Get Adobe Acrobat Classic (three-year license) and Microsoft Office Professional 2021 (lifetime license) together for just $99 (reg. $543.99).TL;DR: Don’t miss Adobe Acrobat Classic (three-year license) + Microsoft Office Professional 2021 (lifetime license) for just $99 (reg. $543.99).
September 16, 2025
Your ultimate guide to nabbing the perfect GIGABYTE laptop
Ultimate guide for gamers and content creators buying a new laptopLet’s face it — shopping for the right laptop can be exhausting, and weeding through brain-wrecking terms like CPU, GPU, and SSD is enough to make your eyes cross. Add in the fact that gamers will want to look for different specs than
September 16, 2025
After losing their son, parents urge Senate to take action on AI chatbots
A Senate subcommittee heard personal testimony from parents of teens who had died by suicide after using AI companions, as the government investigates leading chatbots."You cannot imagine what it was like to read a conversation with a chatbot that groomed your child to take his own life," Matthew Ra
September 16, 2025
Meta Hypernova glasses: Everything we know
Meta reportedly has a pair of expensive smart glasses in the works. Here's what we know.There's a big Meta product showcase this week, and it might include something very new from the company.Specifically, Wednesday's Meta Connect showcase is rumored to feature information on the company's Hypernova
September 16, 2025
iPhone 17 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung and Apple have both given us very expensive flagship phones this year. How do they compare?If you have a lot of cash to spend and want the best of the best when it comes to flagship smartphones, Apple and Samsung both have intriguing options on offer this year.I'm referring, of course, to th
September 16, 2025
Fiverr to cut 30 percent of workforce in AI pivot
Fiverr is planning to cut 250 jobs as the online freelance marketplace refocuses on AI solutions.Fiverr, the online freelance gig marketplace, is planning a major downsizing of its staff as the company pivots to AI, the company's CEO announced in a jargon-filled letter to employees. As reported by t
September 16, 2025
Looking for cheap earbuds? Amazons Echo Buds with and without ANC are up to 63% off
SAVE UP TO $75: As of Sept. 16, Amazon's Echo Buds and Echo Buds with ANC are both on sale. Score the basic Echo Buds for just $24.99 (reg. $49.99) and save 50% or grab the Echo Buds with ANC for $44.99 (reg. $119.99) and save 63%. Amazon Echo Buds deals:
September 16, 2025
Meta Connect 2025: Everything to expect
what to expect from Meta Connect 2025, which kicks off on Wednesday, September 17.Tech showcase season rolls on, and next up is Meta — where CEO Mark Zuckerberg is doubling down on AI-powered smart glasses. With the company’s keynote approaching, expectations are high for updates on new glasses, upc
September 16, 2025
How does the Apple Watch Series 11 stack up against the Series 10? Let’s compare.
There’s been a flurry of new devices launched by Apple in the last week, including the new iPhone 17 lineup and Apple Watch Series 11. As with all major device announcements, the question inevitably becomes whether or not upgrading from a prior device is worth it. For Apple Watch Series 10 owners, i
September 16, 2025
The best iPhone 17 Pro cases to protect (or hide) your new phone
Whether you're a fan of cosmic orange or want to avoid it at all costs, check out the top iPhone 17 Pro cases. Browse picks from Casetify, Otterbox, and Apple.It’s the most wonderful time of year — if you’re an iPhone-head, that is. OK, maybe "most wonderful time of year" is an overstatement, but it
September 16, 2025
200 Google AI workers were reportedly laid off
More than 200 contractors who helped improve Google's AI tools were laid off.Google recently laid off about 200 Google contractors who helped moderate and improve AI products.The news came from Wired, which reported more than 200 workers had "been laid off without warning in at least two rounds of l
September 16, 2025
Amazon announces dates for Prime Big Deal Days, aka October Prime Day 2025
Ready to get a head start on your holiday shopping? Amazon just announced the dates of October's Prime Big Deal Days shopping event.UPDATE: Sep. 16, 2025, 10:26 a.m. EDT This article has been updated with the latest competing sales. Target has announced its Circle Week sale will run October 5 to 11.
September 16, 2025
iOS 26 users complain about ‘tilted icons’ in dark mode
Dark mode is the way to go for a lot of folks, but some iOS 26 users are having trouble with the way icons look in dark mode.Plenty of folks around the world jumped at the chance to download iOS 26 and try out all the new features, but some people are having buyer's remorse.The latest iPhone operati
September 16, 2025
Stay prepared with this Anker power station for its lowest price yet
As of Sept. 16, get the 60,000 mAh Anker Power Bank Power Station for its lowest price yet.SAVE $70: As of Sept. 16, get the Anker Power Bank Power Station for $79.99, down from its usual price of $149.99 at Amazon. That's a discount of 47% and the lowest price we've seen. O
September 16, 2025
Wow, the 85-inch Samsung Neo QLED has hit a record-low price — save over $2,500 at Amazon
SAVE OVER $2,500: The 85-inch Samsung Class Neo QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $1,997.95, down from the list price of $4,497.99. That's a 56% discount and the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon by almost $1,000. Opens in a new window Credit: Samsu
September 16, 2025
The 13-inch Apple iPad Air is back to its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $150 right now
SAVE $150: As of Sept. 16, the 13-inch Apple iPad Air (M3, WiFi, 128GB) is on sale for $649 at Amazon. That's $150 off its list price of $799. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad Air 13-inch $649 at Amazon$799
September 16, 2025
Xiaomi s iPhone 17 killer has a secondary display on the back
Xiaomi's upcoming 17 Pro with its rear display shows up in a new teaser video.Xiaomi has big plans for its upcoming Xiaomi 17 Pro flagship. The sheer fact that the company skipped the Xiaomi 16 Pro altogether and went from number 15 to 17 shows that Xiaomi's ambitions are to compete with Apple's iPh
September 16, 2025
Spotifys free users can now search and play songs with ease
Spotify free users can now search and play specific songs with an actually decent update announced Monday.Detailed in a company blog post, the audio streamer now lets non-paying users play any track or podcast by searching directly for it, a feature previously only available with the paid tier, Spot
September 16, 2025
The Apple MacBook Pro M4 has dropped to its best-ever price at Amazon — save $300 right now
As of Sept. 16, the 2024 MacBook Pro (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is discounted to $1,299 at Amazon, 19% off its list price of $1,599.SAVE $300: As of Sept. 16, the MacBook Pro M4 (16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale for $1,299 at Amazon. This is $300 off its list price of $1,599. O