September 29, 2026
Spotify down: What we know so far
Spotify users reported search, playback, and login problems on Sept. 29. Here’s what we know about the outage.Updated on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 12:40 p.m. ET — Around 10:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday morning, Spotify confirmed that it was experiencing an outage. The company wrote on its X page: "We’re aware o
September 29, 2026
The Jackery Red Cross portable power stations are now available. Heres how to buy.
The Jackery Red Cross models including the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 are no on sale. Jackery Red Cross editions at a glance Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 Red Cross Edition $749 at Amazon Get De
September 29, 2026
Claude down: Why it says account temporarily unable to authenticate
Anthropic's Claude suffered an outage on Tuesday. What we know so far.Updated on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 11:40 a.m. ET —Anthropic reported that most of its services had been restored. The Anthropic status page stated that "All services have been operating normally" since 10:59 a.m. ET.Anthropic's Claud
September 29, 2026
First discount: The new Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen headphones are marked down by $40
Get the best headphones deal at Amazon. Save $40 on the Bose QuietComfort 2nd gen headphones at Amazon.SAVE $40: As of Sept. 29, the Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen headphones are available for $319 at Amazon. That's a $40 saving on the regular list price of $359. Opens
September 29, 2026
Casetify’s new Hello Kitty Y2K collection just launched: Where to buy exclusive collection
Casetify launched its new Hello Kitty collaboration today. The Y2K-inspired collection features customizable phone cases, leopard prints, and matching tech gear. Casetify Hello Kitty collection lineup: Hello Kitty Y2K Sticker Mania Lens Protector
September 29, 2026
New Sonos Ace Ultra headphones have a genius linking feature I can’t live without
Sonos calls this "headphone linking," and it's something other headphones can't do.A decade ago, when my daughter was still very little, I had a genius idea: I was going to watch content on my TV, but I’d use my headphones instead of speakers so I wouldn’t wake the baby. The key, or so I thought, wo
September 29, 2026
Early Prime Day power station deal: The Bluetti Elite 300 is now marked down by more than $400
Get the best power station deal at Amazon. Save $499.01 on the Bluetti Elite 300 at Amazon.SAVE OVER $499: As of Sept. 29, the Bluetti Elite 300 portable power station is available for $1,099.99 at Amazon. That's a total saving of $499.01 from the regular list price of $1,599.
September 29, 2026
Marshalls new party speaker packs concert lights and karaoke inputs — where to order the Bromley 150
Marshall unveiled the Bromley 150, a portable 14-pound party speaker featuring 40+ hours of battery life, built-in stage lighting, and mic inputs for karaoke.TL;DR: Marshall just unveiled the Bromley 150, a 14-pound portable party speaker with 360-degree sound, built-in stage lighting, dual mic/inst
September 29, 2026
10 early Prime Day gaming monitor deals are live — beat the GPU bottleneck on a budget
Fix your setup bottleneck with early Prime Day gaming monitor deals. Save big on 1440p displays, high-refresh eSports screens, and curved monitors. The best early Prime Day deals on gaming monitors: Best Budget Gaming Monitor deal
September 29, 2026
Sonos Ace Ultra headphones review: Comfy, versatile, and a little odd
Sonos has launched its new Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, and we took them for a spin.Sonos' headphones have gone "Ultra," like the Bose QuietComfort Ultra before them. But what does that mean, exactly?Launched in 2024, the Sonos Ace were the company's first wireless, over-the-ear headphones. Now, the
September 29, 2026
The 7 best tablets of 2026: Comparing iPad, Samsung, and Lenovo
See how the new M4 iPad Air compares to the best tablets from Lenovo, Samsung, Microsoft, and Amazon Fire.Whether you're looking for a kid-friendly tablet or a compact laptop replacement, there are plenty of excellent options out there. If you're not exactly sure which tablet you should buy, we've g
September 29, 2026
Try Amazon Prime for free for 30 days to get access to October Prime Day 2026
Learn how to qualify for the Amazon Prime 30-day free trial so you can shop the October Prime Day sale (and score a ton of perks). The best Amazon Prime offers: Amazon Prime Free for 30 days Get Deal
September 29, 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
September 29, 2026
Amazon device deals are live ahead of October Prime Day: Shop Fire tablets, Blink cameras, Fire TV Sticks, more
The best Amazon device deals ahead of the October Prime Day event include Fire tablets, Fire TV Sticks, Blink cameras, and more. The best early October Prime Day Amazon device deals: Best Echo Device Deal
September 29, 2026
Prime Day deals on fitness trackers are live: Shop our favorite deals on Garmin, Samsung, and Fitbit
Early Prime Day deals are already live on fitness trackers. Save on Garmin, Fitbit, and more ahead of the sale. The best early Prime Day deals on fitness trackers: Best Fitbit deal Fitbit Sense 2
September 29, 2026
30+ early October Prime Day deals: We found live deals on Bose, Lego, and Apple
Amazon announced the return of Prime Big Deal Days. Here are the top early Prime Day deals so far, with savings on the Bose QuietComfort headphones and Amazon Echo Dot. Early October Prime Day Deals at a glance: Best headphone deal
September 29, 2026
12 early Prime Day power stations deals: Shop the best deals on Jackery, Anker Solix, Bluetti, and more
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
September 29, 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
September 29, 2026
TikTok screentime to cash programs: What they really are, what you should know
Are the "Screentime to Cash" pop-ups on TikTok legit? Here's what's going on with 'get-paid-to' apps and programs like this.You're scrolling through your TikTok For You page, watching videos, when suddenly a pop-up appears on your smartphone screen."Congratulations! You have been selected for our Sc
September 29, 2026
Ive used a MacBook for 15 years, but Id gladly swap it for any of these alternatives
Our top tested MacBook alternatives for 2026 include the Asus Zenbook A14, the Dell XPS 13, and the HP OmniBook Ultra 14.What I look for in the best MacBook alternativesI've used a MacBook as my daily driver for 15 years now, so I have a pretty good handle on Apple's laptop hardware and software. (S
September 29, 2026
Normally $999.99, the Hisense 65-inch E7 Cinema Series TV is under $600 for Prime Day
Find the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 40% on the Hisense 65-inch E7 Cinema Series at Amazon.SAVE $402: As of Sept. 29, the Hisense 65-inch E7 Cinema Series is on sale for $597.97 at Amazon. That's a 40% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window
September 29, 2026
4 early Prime Day iPhone deals: Shop the new iPhone 18 Pro for free
Looking for early Prime Day iPhone deals? Amazon isn't discounting new models yet, but you can grab a free iPhone 18 Pro at T-Mobile. Best early Prime Day iPhone deals: Best iPhone deal overall iPhone
September 29, 2026
How to contact Amazon customer service during your October Prime Day shopping spree
Here's how to contact Amazon Customer Service to deal with all of your October Prime Day-related questions and beyond.Another Amazon sale is upon us. ICYMI: Prime Big Deal Days, aka October Prime Day, returns Oct. 6 through Oct. 7 for 2026. With deals dropping constantly throughout the event, shoppi
September 29, 2026
Nothings new flagship headphones are for listening and taking to the studio
Nothing announced its latest flagship product, the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro, on Sept. 28. Mashable's headphones expert breaks down the new features and her first impressions.The retro aesthetic audio brand Nothing released its first pair of over-ear headphones just over a year ago, and already, the