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  16.      <title><![CDATA[NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for October 16, 2025]]></title>
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  20.      <description><![CDATA[Answers to each clue for the October 16, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.]]></description>
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  35. <p>Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025:</p><h2>Across</h2><h3>Red or white, but not blue</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Wine</strong>.</p></li></ul><h3>Island country whose culture inspired much of "Moana"</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Samoa.</strong></p></li></ul><h3>Garlic ___ (pizzeria appetizer)</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Knots.</strong></p></li></ul><h3>Small coastal waterway</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Inlet. </strong></p></li></ul><h3>Protective football gear</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Pads.</strong></p></li></ul><h2>Down</h2><h3>"___ bet?"</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Wanna.</strong></p></li></ul><h3>Remark after not getting a modern reference</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Im Old.</strong></p></li></ul><h3>Movie studio's feedback for a director</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Notes.</strong></p></li></ul><h3>3 o'clock, directionally</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>East.</strong></p></li></ul><h3>Button pressed to escape a YouTube ad</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Skip.</strong></p></li></ul><p><a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong><em>If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!</em></strong></a><strong><em> Check out our <a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games hub</a></em></strong><strong><em> for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.</em></strong></p><div id="related-video" class="mx-auto mt-8 mb-12 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans md:mt-12 md:mb-16 text-primary-400">
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  96.      <title><![CDATA[Hurdle hints and answers for October 16, 2025]]></title>
  97.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/hurdle-hints-answers-october-16-2025</link>
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  99.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  100.      <description><![CDATA[Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.]]></description>
  101.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01Lp1pU3WwdqSPPgrerJF8r/hero-image.jpg" alt="Hurdle game on a smartphone"><p>If you like playing daily word games like <a href="https://mashable.com/category/wordle" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Wordle</a>, then <a href="https://games.mashable.com/games/todays-hurdle" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Hurdle</a> is a great game to add to your routine. </p><p>There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.</p><p>An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle. </p><p>If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  108. <h2>Hurdle Word 1 hint</h2><p>A disturbance.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  115. <h2>Hurdle Word 1 answer</h2><p><strong>MELEE</strong></p><h2>Hurdle Word 2 hint</h2><p>A vital organ. </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  117.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-August-4-2025" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  118.            <span class="ml-1">Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 4, 2025</span>
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  122. <h2>Hurdle Word 2 Answer</h2><p><strong>HEART </strong></p><h2>Hurdle Word 3 hint</h2><p>How one might describe Chicago.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  124.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-sports-edition-hint-answer-today-august-4" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  125.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 4</span>
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  131.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-august-4-2025" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  132.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 4, 2025</span>
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  136. <h2>Hurdle Word 3 answer</h2><p><strong>WINDY</strong></p><h2>Hurdle Word 4 hint</h2><p>There are typically 12 in a courtroom.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  137.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  138.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-august-4-2025" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  139.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Strands hints, answers for August 4</span>
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  143. <h2>Hurdle Word 4 answer</h2><p><strong>JUROR</strong></p><h2>Final Hurdle hint</h2><p>Sometimes found next to a toilet.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  144.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  145.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/games-mahjong-solitaire-hurdle-crossword-arkadium" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  146.            <span class="ml-1">Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable</span>
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  150. <h2>Hurdle Word 5 answer</h2><p><strong>BEDET</strong></p><p><a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong><em>If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!</em></strong></a><strong><em> Check out our <a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games hub</a></em></strong><strong><em> for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.</em></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  153.      <title><![CDATA[The best sexting apps in 2025]]></title>
  154.      <link>https://mashable.com/uk/roundup/best-sexting-apps-uk</link>
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  156.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  157.      <description><![CDATA[We've lined up the best apps for sending sexy messages, including AdultFriendFinder, Tinder, and more.]]></description>
  158.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/roundups/01xgz9AMQ0H0BZiuVECJN41/hero-image.jpg" alt="Messages on phone"><p><em>This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.</em></p><p>In a world where <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-free-dating-sites-for-serious-relationships-uk" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">online dating</a> and <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-hookup-apps-uk" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">casual hookups</a> have become the norm, dating can still feel exhausting. Sometimes, just the thought of putting on proper clothes, coming up with witty conversation starters, and commuting to the actual meetup spot can be tiring. </p><p>No matter what kind of encounter you plan, when it comes to dating, there'll always be some sort of physical effort required. The good news? There is a<em> </em>loophole: Sexting.</p><h2>What is sexting?</h2><p>Sexting is the art of sending sexually explicit photos or messages to one or more people via text. Thanks to its recent <a href="https://www.getthefacts.health.wa.gov.au/keeping-safe/sexting" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">rise in popularity</a>, there are now apps for sexting and new sexting features in apps that are otherwise for <a href="https://mashable.com/category/dating" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">dating</a> in person.</p><h2>What do you need to know about sexting?</h2><p>Whether you're interested in giving sexting a try or you're a seasoned pro, there are a few things to keep in mind when downloading and using a new dating app to sext. Sure, there are fewer inhibitions when scoring a new sexting partner when compared to finding a long-term lover, but there are rules you should follow in order for all parties to feel at ease. Here are three big ones:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Mutual respect </strong>&mdash;<strong> </strong>Assess the situation and know your audience. Usually, it doesn't take much more than a few pre-sext texts (or pre-sexts) to gauge whether or not someone is interested in doing the cyber-dirty with you. Take the time to figure that out before you lead with something raunchy and uncalled-for. AKA, don't just start throwing dick pics at people left and right if they didn't ask.</p></li><li><p><strong>Mutual trust </strong>&mdash;<strong> </strong>Be respectful: <a href="https://mashable.com/uk/roundup/best-vpn-uk" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Privacy</a> is sacred. The internet has the scary ability to make fleeting moments very permanent. If someone asks you to keep something to yourself, do it. While sexting can be light and fun, it also requires a serious level of trust. If you betray that trust, you're ruining it for everybody.</p></li><li><p><strong>Privacy </strong>&mdash;<strong> </strong>No app can completely protect your privacy for you &mdash; that's your job. Though there are apps that have certain features that are designed to protect your identity/content, they don't rule out all scenarios. For example, someone doesn't need to take a screenshot to capture a picture you send. They could easily use another phone or device to snap or record your photos and/or videos. You should always keep this in mind before sending anything that could be compromising, and do your best to make sure you trust the person who's receiving your messages.</p></li></ul><p>Keep these points in mind when engaging in NSFW messaging.</p><h2>Should you engage in sexting?</h2><p>Real-life dating is obviously the best way to get to know somebody long-term, especially if you're looking for any kind of serious, in-person relationship. And <a href="https://mashable.com/uk/roundup/best-mattress-for-sex-uk" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">real sex</a> will always be better than sexting. However, sexting is an alternative that may help you out in ways you didn't even think about.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Convenience </strong>&mdash; Whether you plan to wine and dine on your date or just meet to hook up, it always requires some extra effort. For those with super hectic schedules or those who just don't have room in their life (for whatever reason) for a steady in-person relationship, sexting is practically a saving grace. After all, your sex drive doesn't go away just because you're busy. Sexting allows you to take care of your sexual needs without putting yourself out.</p></li><li><p><strong>Exploring trust and intimacy </strong>&mdash; Getting comfortable with another person in close quarters doesn&rsquo;t always come naturally for everyone &mdash; but opting for sexting gives way to a new level of exploration in terms of intimacy and trust. You don&rsquo;t ever have to meet the person behind the screen if you don&rsquo;t want to, but being able to practice feeling vulnerable without any strings attached can be a great lesson in being more open.</p></li><li><p><strong>Freedom </strong>&mdash;<strong> </strong>As is the case with most behind-the-screen activities, with sexting, you can let go of your inhibitions and get comfortable exploring your sexual side. Knowing there's a certain barrier between you and the other person may allow you to experiment with language and ideas that you wouldn't otherwise explore in person.</p></li><li><p><strong>Fun </strong>&mdash; A little honesty, please. A night of sexting is always going to be a lot more fun than endlessly swiping right on a dating app and starting the same conversation over and over. Having the option of opening an app on your phone and engaging in a little virtual foreplay offers instant gratification and (almost) guaranteed pleasure.</p></li><li><p><strong>Safety </strong>&mdash;<strong> </strong>We've touched on the reasons why sexting might<em> </em>not be completely safe in terms of privacy, but to its credit, sexting offers an element of safety that in-person meetings don't. Sexting allows you to interact with both people you know and total strangers without putting yourself in dangerous or unwanted physical situations. Your experience should always be what you want it to be, and with sexting, if it's not going in the direction you want, it's just a matter of closing an app.</p></li></ul><p>The benefits are clear for all to see, so not give it a try?</p><h2>What makes an app good for sexting?</h2><p>You'll want to look for certain features in an app if you're planning on sexting:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Ease of use </strong>&mdash;<strong> </strong>You don&rsquo;t want to find yourself in a hot and steamy conversation trying to figure out how to attach an image or a voice note. When it comes to sexting, the more user-friendly the platform is, the better. You&rsquo;ll want something that&rsquo;s efficient and fast.</p></li><li><p><strong>Privacy features </strong>&mdash; What happens in a sexting app doesn&rsquo;t always stay in a sexting app; there are no guarantees that your conversations or selfies won&rsquo;t wind up a screenshot on someone&rsquo;s phone. That said, certain apps include instant self-destruction features that delete photos and conversations after a certain amount of time.</p></li><li><p><strong>Safety </strong>&mdash; If you&rsquo;re looking for a night of no-strings-attached fun online, it doesn&rsquo;t really matter if the person on the other end of your conversation has been verified &mdash; but if you do want to ensure you&rsquo;re not being <a href="https://mashable.com/article/dating-apps-tinder-bumble-hinge-catfishing-easy" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">catfished</a> or <a href="https://mashable.com/article/tinder-hack-bot-ai-dating" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">chatting with a bot</a>, consider using an app that links social media or verifies users.</p></li><li><p><strong>Subscription pricing versus free features </strong>&mdash;<strong> </strong>How much are you willing to pay for bells and whistles? There are several free apps out there, but if you're looking for something a little fancier, you can pay a few pounds a month for premium features.</p></li></ul><p>With these features in mind, you should be ready to select an app and start sexting. You've got this.</p><h2>What is the best app for sexting?</h2><p>Since sexting, by nature, comes with <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/your-guide-to-safer-sexting" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>a lot of factors to consider</u></a> (consent and privacy, for example), we've picked out the best sexting apps to get you off &mdash; to a good start, that is. We've tried to line up something for everyone, so check out these options, and pick your favourite.</p><p>These are the best sexting apps in 2025.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  161.      <title><![CDATA[NYT Pips hints, answers for October 16, 2025]]></title>
  162.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/pips-nyt-games-hints-answers-easy-medium-hard-october-16</link>
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  164.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  165.      <description><![CDATA[The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.]]></description>
  166.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/064PydyHGsB8QQrcmhyKJ8P/hero-image.jpg" alt="A phone with the Pips logo."><p>Happy Thursday and welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the <a href="https://www.nytco.com/games/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">New York Times</a> catalogue.</p><p>Released in August 2025, the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-september-19-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Pips</a> puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.</p><p>Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.</p><h2>How to play Pips</h2><p>If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/games/pips" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Pips</a> is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  168.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-october-11-2025" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  169.            <span class="ml-1">Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 11, 2025</span>
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  173. <p>The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible &ndash; and common &ndash; for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.</p><p>Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Number</strong>: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.</p></li><li><p><strong>Equal</strong>: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.</p></li><li><p><strong>Not Equal</strong>: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.</p></li><li><p><strong>Less than</strong>: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.</p></li><li><p><strong>Greater than:</strong> Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.</p></li></ul><p>If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  176.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Strands hints, answers for October 15, 2025</span>
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  180. <h2>Easy difficulty hints, answers for Oct. 16 Pips</h2><p><strong>Number (6):</strong> Everything in this red space must add to 6. The answer is 4-3, placed horizontally; 6-2, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Number (7):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 7. The answer is 6-2, placed horizontally; 1-6, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Number (12):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 12. The answer is 1-6, placed vertically; 6-5, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Equal (5):</strong> Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally; 5-5, placed vertically; 5-4, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Less Than (3):</strong> Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 4-0, placed horizontally.</p><h2>Medium difficulty hints, answers for Oct. 16 Pips</h2><p><strong>Equal (1):</strong> Everything in this purple space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-1, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed horizontally; 1-2, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Number (6):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 6. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically; 2-3, placed vertically; 2-5, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Number (21):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 21. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally; 6-6, placed horizontally; 6-5, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Equal (5):</strong> Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically; 4-5, placed vertically; 6-5, placed vertically.</p><h2>Hard difficulty hints, answers for Oct. 16 Pips</h2><p><strong>Less Than (4):</strong> Everything in this orange space must be less than 4. The answer is 6-2, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Equal (5):</strong> Everything in this red space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically; 5-5, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Equal (6):</strong> Everything in this light blue space must be equal to 6. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically; 6-2, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Number (5):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 5. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 0-0, placed vertically; 0-2, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Number (2):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 2. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically; 5-1, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Equal (4):</strong> Everything in this light blue space must be equal to 4. The answer is 3-4, placed horizontally; 4-4, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Less Than (4):</strong> Everything in this green space must be less than 4. The answer is 3-4, placed horizontally.</p><p><a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong><em>If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!</em></strong></a><strong><em> Check out our <a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games hub</a></em></strong><strong><em> for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.</em></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  183.      <title><![CDATA[NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 16, 2025]]></title>
  184.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-sports-edition-hint-answer-today-october-16-2025</link>
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  186.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  187.      <description><![CDATA[Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.]]></description>
  188.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/063PFhWYSjAdwaJsROt5rmh/hero-image.jpg" alt="A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'"><p>Today's <em>Connections: Sports Edition</em> requires expertise in women's tennis</p><p>As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>New York Times </em>word game</a> that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. </p><p>Like the original <em>Connections</em>, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like <em>Wordle</em>, <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-october-15-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Connections</em></a> resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier &mdash; so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.</p><p>If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest <em>Connections</em> solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  195. <h2>What is <em>Connections: Sports Edition</em>?</h2><p>The <em>NYT</em>'s latest daily word game has launched in association with <em>The Athletic</em>, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-october-11-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Connections</em></a> can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.</p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet">
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  201. <p>Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.</p><p>If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake &mdash; players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.</p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet">
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  207. <p>Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like <em>Wordle, </em>you can share the results with your friends on social media.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  209.        <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-word-games-for-wordle-fans" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  210.            <span class="ml-1">Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL.</span>
  211.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
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  214. <h2>Here's a hint for today's <em>Connections: Sports Edition</em> categories</h2><p>Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Yellow:</strong> Audience reactions</p></li><li><p><strong>Green: </strong>Needed for a game of hockey</p></li><li><p><strong>Blue: </strong>Tennis winners down under</p></li><li><p><strong>Purple: </strong>Get your back into it</p></li></ul><div id="related-video" class="mx-auto mt-8 mb-12 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans md:mt-12 md:mb-16 text-primary-400">
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  222.        
  223.        <div id="video-title-container-01K7P1DA2XCJP0T1E76E01ABRY" class="mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl text-lg font-semibold leading-5 md:leading-6">Connections: How to play and how to win</div>
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  227. <h2>Here are today's <em>Connections: Sports Edition</em> categories</h2><p>Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Yellow:</strong> Expression of Approval</p></li><li><p><strong>Green: </strong>Hockey Equipment</p></li><li><p><strong>Blue: </strong>Australian Open Singles Winner</p></li><li><p><strong>Purple: </strong>____Back</p></li></ul><p><em>Looking for Wordle today? <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-october-16-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Here's the answer to today's Wordle.</a></em></p><p>Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.</p><p>Drumroll, please!</p><p>The solution to today's <em>Connections: Sports Edition </em>#388 is...</p><h2>What is the answer to <em>Connections: Sports Edition</em> today?</h2><ul><li><p>Expression of Approval -<strong> APPLAUSE, CLAPPING, HAND, OVATION</strong></p></li><li><p>Hockey Equipment - <strong>GLOVES, HELMET, SKATE, STICK</strong></p></li><li><p>Australian Open Singles Winner - <strong>GRAF, KEYS, OSAKA, PIERCE</strong></p></li><li><p>____Back - <strong>BRUSH, STEP, TAIL, TOUCH</strong></p></li></ul><p>Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports <em>Connections</em> for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.</p><p><em>Are you also playing NYT Strands? <a href="https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-october-16-2025" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">See hints and answers for today's Strands</a></em><a href="https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-october-16-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>.</em></a></p><p><a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong><em>If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!</em></strong></a><strong><em> Check out our <a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games hub</a></em></strong><strong><em> for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Not the day you're after? </strong><a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-october-16-2025" target="_blank">Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  230.      <title><![CDATA[NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 16, 2025]]></title>
  231.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-october-16-2025</link>
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  233.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  234.      <description><![CDATA[Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.]]></description>
  235.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/011sFd9Xjo8M4u885yem8Nj/hero-image.jpg" alt="Connections game on a smartphone"><p>The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you have a sweet tooth.</p><p><em>Connections</em> is the one of the most popular <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>New York Times </em>word games</a> that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like <em>Wordle</em>, <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-september-1-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Connections</em></a> resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier&mdash;so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.</p><p>If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's <em>Connections</em> solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  236.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  237.        <a href="https://games.mashable.com/" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  238.            <span class="ml-1">Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable</span>
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  242. <h2>What is Connections?</h2><p>The <em>NYT</em>'s latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The <em>Times</em> credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-february-21-2024" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Connections</em></a> can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.</p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet">
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  247.  
  248. <p>Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.</p><p>If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake&mdash;players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.</p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet">
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  253.  
  254. <p>Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like <em>Wordle, </em>you can share the results with your friends on social media.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  255.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  256.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/pips-nyt-games-hints-answers-easy-medium-hard-october-13" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  257.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Pips hints, answers for October 13, 2025</span>
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  261. <h2>Here's a hint for today's Connections categories</h2><p>Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:</p><ul><li><p>Yellow: <strong>Water games</strong></p></li><li><p>Green: <strong>Used in military comms</strong></p></li><li><p>Blue: <strong>Types of cars</strong></p></li><li><p>Purple: <strong>An adhesive</strong></p></li></ul><div id="related-video" class="mx-auto mt-8 mb-12 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans md:mt-12 md:mb-16 text-primary-400">
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  270.        <div id="video-title-container-01K7P1DA475BJYJYWTAY9XMZPC" class="mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl text-lg font-semibold leading-5 md:leading-6">Connections: How to play and how to win</div>
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  273. </div>
  274. <h2>Here are today's Connections categories</h2><p>Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:</p><ul><li><p>Yellow: <strong>Found in a bakery</strong></p></li><li><p>Green: <strong>Irritable</strong></p></li><li><p>Blue:<em> </em><strong>Marine animals</strong></p></li><li><p>Purple:<strong> A yellow fruit</strong></p></li></ul><p><em>Looking for Wordle today? <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-october-16-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Here's the answer to today's Wordle.</a></em></p><p>Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.</p><p>Drumroll, please!</p><p>The solution to today's <em>Connections </em>#858 is...</p><h2>What is the answer to Connections today</h2><ul><li><p><strong>Fruit desserts: </strong>COBBLER, CRISP, CRUMBLE, TART</p></li><li><p><strong>Crabby:</strong> CROSS, PRICKLY, SORE, SOUR</p></li><li><p><strong>Fish: </strong>CHAR, FLUKE, PIKE, SKATE</p></li><li><p><strong>Banana ___: </strong>BOAT, BREAD, SLUG, SPLIT</p></li></ul><p>Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new <em>Connections</em> for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  275.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  276.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-sports-edition-hint-answer-today-october-13-2025" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  277.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 13, 2025</span>
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  281. <p><em>Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-october-13-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Strands hints</a></em><em> you need for today's puzzle.</em></p><p><a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong><em>If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!</em></strong></a><strong><em> Check out our <a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games hub</a></em></strong><strong><em> for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Not the day you're after? </strong><a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-sports-edition-hint-answer-today-october-16-2025" target="_blank">Here's the solution to yesterday's Connections.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  284.      <title><![CDATA[NYT Strands hints, answers for October 16, 2025]]></title>
  285.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-october-16-2025</link>
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  287.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  288.      <description><![CDATA[The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.]]></description>
  289.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06LpYKOwDEoS7xv6y5ILgbE/hero-image.jpg" alt="A game being played on a smartphone."><p>Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you know a lot of fun facts.</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/games/strands" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Strands</a>, the <em>New York Times</em>' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters &mdash; up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  296. <p>By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like <a href="https://mashable.com/category/wordle" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Wordle</a> and <a href="https://mashable.com/category/connections" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Connections</a>.</p><p>If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  297.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
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  299.            <span class="ml-1">Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 13, 2025</span>
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  303. <div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  306.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 13, 2025</span>
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  310. <h2>NYT Strands hint for today&rsquo;s theme: And the category is...</h2><p>The words are related to a popular game. </p><h2>Today&rsquo;s NYT Strands theme plainly explained</h2><p>These words describe things to test knowledge.</p><h2>NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?</h2><p>Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.</p><h2>NYT Strands spangram answer today</h2><p>Today's spangram is <strong>Trivia Night.</strong></p><div id="related-video" class="mx-auto mt-8 mb-12 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans md:mt-12 md:mb-16 text-primary-400">
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  323. <h2>NYT Strands word list for October 16</h2><ul><li><p>Sports</p></li><li><p>Geography</p></li><li><p>Movie</p></li><li><p>Trivia Night</p></li><li><p>Music</p></li><li><p>History</p></li><li><p>News</p></li></ul><p><strong><em>Looking for other daily online games? <a href="https://mashable.com/category/games" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Mashable's Games page</a></em></strong><strong><em> has more hints, a<a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">nd if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!</a></em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Check out our <a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games hub</a></em></strong><strong><em> for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Not the day you're after? </strong><a href="https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-october-15-2025" target="_blank">Here's the solution to yesterday's Strands.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  326.      <title><![CDATA[Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 16, 2025]]></title>
  327.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-october-16-2025</link>
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  329.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  330.      <description><![CDATA[Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1580 on October 16 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.]]></description>
  331.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00sxYaR1MljQlvjHWEFJmIF/hero-image.jpg" alt="Wordle game on a smartphone"><p>Today's <a href="https://mashable.com/category/wordle" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Wordle</em></a> answer should be easy to solve if you've seen <em>Mean Girls</em>.</p><p>If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's <em>Wordle</em> solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  340.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-october-13-2025" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  341.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 13, 2025</span>
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  345. <h2>Where did Wordle come from?</h2><p>Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Wordle</em></a> rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-clones-alternatives" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Alternate <em>Wordle </em>versions</a> created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-squabble" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Squabble</em></a>, music identification game <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-heardle-song-music-guessing-game" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Heardle</em></a>, and variations like <a href="https://mashable.com/article/dordle-double-wordle-game" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Dordle</em></a> and <a href="https://mashable.com/article/quordle-four-dordle-wordle-game" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Quordle</em></a> that make you <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-variant-dordle-31-untrigintordle" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">guess multiple words at once</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Wordle</em> eventually became so popular that <a href="https://mashable.com/article/new-york-times-buys-wordle" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">it was purchased by the <em>New York Times</em></a>, and <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-community-loves-tiktok" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing</a>.</p><h2>What's the best Wordle starting word?</h2><p>The best <em>Wordle </em>starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-starting-word" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">we have a few ideas</a> to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.</p><div class="mx-auto mt-8 mb-12 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans md:mt-12 md:mb-16 text-primary-400">
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  353. <h2>What happened to the Wordle archive?</h2><p><a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-archive" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">The entire archive of past <em>Wordle </em>puzzles</a> was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-archive" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">it was later taken down</a>, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the <em>New York Times</em>. However, the <em>New York Times</em> then rolled out <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/archive" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">its own Wordle Archive</a>, available only to NYT Games subscribers. </p><h2>Is Wordle getting harder?</h2><p>It might feel like <em>Wordle </em>is getting harder, but <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-harder-new-york-times" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began</a>. You can <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-hard-mode" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">turn on <em>Wordle</em>'s Hard Mode</a> if you're after more of a challenge, though.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  356.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Pips hints, answers for October 13, 2025</span>
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  360. <h2>Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:</h2><p>Spiteful.</p><h2>Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?</h2><p>The letter T appears twice.</p><h2>Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...</h2><p>Today's <em>Wordle</em> starts with the letter C.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  361.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  362.        <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-word-games-for-wordle-fans" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  363.            <span class="ml-1">Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL.</span>
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  367. <h2>The Wordle answer today is...</h2><p>Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's <em>Wordle</em> before we reveal the solution.</p><p>Drumroll please!</p><p>The solution to today's <em>Wordle </em>is...</p><p><strong>CATTY</strong></p><p>Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new <em>Wordle</em> for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFoe2iA2IHM" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">helpful hints</a>.</p><p><em>Are you also playing NYT Strands? <a href="https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-october-16-2025" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">See hints and answers for today's Strands</a></em><a href="https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-october-16-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>.</em></a></p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  370.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 13, 2025</span>
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  374. <p><em>Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.</em></p><p><a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong><em>If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!</em></strong></a><strong><em> Check out our <a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games hub</a></em></strong><strong><em> for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Not the day you're after? </strong><a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-october-15-2025" target="_blank">Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  377.      <title><![CDATA[Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on October 16]]></title>
  378.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/moon-phase-today-oct-16</link>
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  380.      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  381.      <description><![CDATA[See the moon phase expected for October 16, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.]]></description>
  382.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01zPFFpXqIR5Vkhd4wPNQ4Z/hero-image.jpg" alt="An image of a full moon."><p>It's almost the New Moon and each night the moon is becoming less visible, marking the end of its current cycle before it starts to grow brighter again. This lunar cycle lasts about 29.5 days, moving from New Moon to Full Moon and back as the Moon orbits Earth.</p><h2>What is today&rsquo;s moon phase?</h2><p>As of Thursday, Oct. 16, the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/ispace-moon-lander-south-pole-image" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">moon </a>phase is Waning Crescent. Tonight, only 22% will be lit up, according to <a href="https://moon.nasa.gov/moon-observation/daily-moon-guide/?intent=011" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">NASA's Daily Moon Observation</a>.</p><p>There's a little less visibility tonight, but there's something to see. You won't need any visual aids to see the Aristarchus Plateau and the Kepler Crater. Binoculars will aid you in seeing the Mare Humorum, Grimaldi Basin, and the Oceanus Procellarum. With a telescope, you'll also see the <a href="https://moon.nasa.gov/moon-observation/daily-moon-guide/?intent=011#1760356858266::1::Reiner%20Gamma" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Reiner Gamma</a>, a lunar swirl on the moon's surface, as well as the Schiller Crater.</p><h2>When is the next full moon?</h2><p>The next full moon will be on Nov. 5. </p><h2>What are moon phases?</h2><p>The Moon follows a continuous cycle that lasts about 29.5 days as it travels around Earth. These shifts occur because the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon are always changing relative to one another. From Earth, we might see the Moon as full, partly lit, or completely dark, but the same side always faces us. What varies each night is how much sunlight reaches and reflects off its surface.</p><p>The eight main moon phases are:</p><p>New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).</p><p>Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).</p><p>First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.</p><p>Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it&rsquo;s not quite full yet.</p><p>Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.</p><p>Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)</p><p>Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.</p><p>Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  386.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/youtube-down-outage-explained-oct-15</link>
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  388.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:48:12 +0000</pubDate>
  389.      <description><![CDATA[YouTube services went offline Wednesday evening. See the latest.]]></description>
  390.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0412mmiU7HmyQn5EzaEzo0d/hero-image.jpg" alt="An image of the YouTube logo with a hand holding a smartphone in the foreground."><p><a href="https://mashable.com/category/youtube" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">YouTube</a> services are seemingly down as of Wednesday evening. Fortunately, the video streaming platform reports that it's now back up and running.</p><p>Shortly after 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT, users reported encountering playback errors, <a href="https://downdetector.com.au/status/youtube/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">according to Downdetector</a> and Google Trends data. YouTube acknowledged the outage shortly after 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, <a href="https://x.com/TeamYouTube/status/1978613573434712298" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">addressing it on its official X account</a>. The post also directed users toward <a href="https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/380881130" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">its community page for ongoing updates</a>.</p><p>"We're aware that some of you are experiencing issues watching videos on YouTube right now," <a href="https://support.google.com/profile/355951924" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">wrote Google spokesperson Dwight Harvey</a>. "We're investigating the issue and will update the thread here with the latest. Really appreciate your patience."</p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet">
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  408. <p>It's still unclear exactly what caused the outage, however both Downdetector data and YouTube's statements indicated that it impacted YouTube, YouTube Music, and YouTube TV. It's also unclear exactly how many people were affected, though people across multiple countries reported having issues according to Downdetector.</p><p>(Disclosure: <strong><em>Downdetector is owned by Ziff Davis</em></strong>, which also owns Mashable.)</p><p>This is a developing story. More details will be provided as they become available.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  414.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  415.      <description><![CDATA[As of Oct. 15, get the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 for 10% off at Amazon.]]></description>
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  437.                        Samsung Galaxy Watch 8
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  443.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
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  455. <p>If you're in the market for a new <a href="https://www.mashable.com/article/best-smartwatches-tested" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">smartwatch</a>, you've got options. Sure, an Apple Watch might be the cream of the crop for <a href="https://mashable.com/category/iphone" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">iPhone</a> users, but for everyone else on Android, <a href="https://google.com/search?q=samsung+galxy+watch+mashable&amp;rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS1046US1046&amp;oq=samsung+galxy+watch+mashable&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIPCAEQLhgKGLEDGIAEGOUEMgwIAhAAGAoYsQMYgAQyDwgDEC4YChixAxiABBjlBDIMCAQQABgKGLEDGIAEMgwIBRAuGAoYgAQY5QQyDAgGEAAYChixAxiABDIMCAcQABgKGLEDGIAEMgwICBAuGAoYgAQY5QTSAQgzMjAwajBqN6gCALACAA&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Samsung's Galaxy Watch line</a> is nothing to sneeze at, especially when you can get one at a discount. </p><p>As of Oct. 15, get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/a5XYoO?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Samsung%20Galaxy%20Watch%208&object_type=article&object_uuid=0758fK1kHWmbvGNwrHBDMlP&short_url=a5XYoO&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Samsung Galaxy Watch 8</a> for $314.98, down from its usual price of $349.99 at Amazon. That's $35.01 off and a discount of 10%. </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  456.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
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  458.            <span class="ml-1">The 7 best smartwatches of 2025 include some surprises</span>
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  462. <p>This watch, with its "squircle" screen design, comes with a wide suite of fitness-tracking features, sleep coaching, and personal assistant options. It has a thinner silhouette and build than the previous Galaxy Watch, and its overhauled design is meant to help you better interface with your day and what's happening. </p><p>Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 is one of our favorite smartwatches. Reviewer Adam Doud <a href="https://mashable.com/review/samsung-galaxy-watch-8" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">scored it a 4.6 out of 5</a> and gave it our Mashable Choice Award. Doud praised its "bright display, attractive build, and smart health features" in his evaluation. </p><p>"I really like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, despite the battery life," Doud reflected. "I love the classy look, the software is really tight, and the Google Gemini integration is a big perk."</p><p>Pick it up at a discount if you want a new smartwatch or an upgrade over your last Galaxy Watch. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  465.      <title><![CDATA[10+ best Advent calendars that are on sale right now at Amazon]]></title>
  466.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-advent-calendar-deals</link>
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  468.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  469.      <description><![CDATA[The best Advent calendars that are on sale at Amazon include Star Wars and Minecraft Lego sets, as well as Play-Doh.]]></description>
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  472.        Best Advent calendars on sale at Amazon
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  479.                            Best Lego Advent Calendar
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  483.                                Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar
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  541.                            Best art and crafts Advent calendar
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  576.                                Bluey Amazon-Exclusive Advent Calendar
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  591.                                    <a class="w-full font-bold leading-6 text-center whitespace-nowrap hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/aBDpe1?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=product-summary-list&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=aBDpe1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="product-summary-list" data-ga-click rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)">
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  603.                            Best Advent calendar for the tea lover
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  607.                                Pukka Organic Tea Advent Calendar
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  610.                            <span class="font-bold md:text-base text-primary-400">$21.62</span>
  611.                                                            <span class="text-primary-400">(save $2.37)</span>
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  622.                                    <a class="w-full font-bold leading-6 text-center whitespace-nowrap hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/av3XV8?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=product-summary-list&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=av3XV8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="product-summary-list" data-ga-click rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)">
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  624.                            Get Deal
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  630. <p>We haven't quite hit <a href="https://mashable.com/article/amazon-halloween-store-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Halloween</a> yet, but it's time to start thinking about the December holidays and, in particular, an item you should consider buying now: an Advent calendar. Each year, the best selection of these fun holiday calendars sell out, which means it's wise not to procrastinate. Plus, we've found plenty of great options that are on sale at Amazon. In stock and on sale? You know what to do. Here are some of our favorite picks.</p><h2>Best Lego Advent calendar</h2><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
  631.    <div class="absolute top-0 w-14 h-2.5 bg-secondary-300"></div>
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  633.                                                        <a class="block overflow-hidden relative w-full border border-gray-100 aspect-square border-1" href="https://zdcs.link/Q4D1ML?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=Q4D1ML&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click>
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  643.                                            </a>
  644.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  645.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Lego</span>
  646.                                    </div>
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  650.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/Q4D1ML?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Lego%20Star%20Wars%20Advent%20Calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=Q4D1ML&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  651.                        Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar
  652.                    </a>
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  656.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$31.49</span>
  657.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  658.                                                <br>
  659.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$44.99</span>
  660.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $13.50</span>
  661.                                                            </div>
  662.            </div>
  663.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  664.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/Q4D1ML?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=Q4D1ML&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  669. <h3>Why we like it</h3><p>Lego Advent calendars are always a hit, and this year's <a href="https://zdcs.link/Q4D1ML?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Star%20Wars%20calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=Q4D1ML&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Star Wars calendar</a> is a fantastic option for fans of all ages. All of the favorite characters are here, and some have donned their best holiday outfits to celebrate 24 days of mini-builds. The possibility that the 2025 Star Wars Lego calendar will sell out is high, so snag this deal soon to make sure you're ready for the fun come Dec. 1. You can also grab it <a href="https://zdcs.link/ao6Xr6?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=on%20sale%20at%20Walmart&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=ao6Xr6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">on sale at Walmart</a> for $31.49, if Amazon is not your thing.</p><h2>Best Pok&eacute;mon Advent calendar</h2><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
  670.    <div class="absolute top-0 w-14 h-2.5 bg-secondary-300"></div>
  671.    <div class="md:mx-0 md:w-1/2">
  672.                                                        <a class="block overflow-hidden relative w-full border border-gray-100 aspect-square border-1" href="https://zdcs.link/ao6XDL?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=ao6XDL&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="2" data-ga-click>
  673.                                                                            <img class="object-contain absolute inset-0 p-12 w-full h-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9/images-2.fill.size_256x191.v1760536968.png" alt="the Pocket Pop! Pok&eacute;mon 24-Day Holiday Countdown Calendar" width="256" height="191" loading="lazy">
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  682.                                            </a>
  683.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  684.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Funko Pop!</span>
  685.                                    </div>
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  689.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/ao6XDL?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Pocket%20Pop%21%20Pok%C3%A9mon%2024-Day%20Holiday%20Countdown%20Calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=ao6XDL&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Pocket Pop! Pok&eacute;mon 24-Day Holiday Countdown Calendar" data-ga-position="2" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  690.                        Pocket Pop! Pok&eacute;mon 24-Day Holiday Countdown Calendar
  691.                    </a>
  692.                            </div>
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  695.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$44.99</span>
  696.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  697.                                                <br>
  698.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$49.99</span>
  699.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $5</span>
  700.                                                            </div>
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  702.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  703.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/ao6XDL?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=ao6XDL&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="2" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  708. <h3>Why we like it</h3><p>From the Funko Pop! brand, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/ao6XDL?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Pocket%20Pop%21%20Pok%C3%A9mon%20calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=ao6XDL&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Pocket Pop! Pok&eacute;mon calendar</a> is another great option for both young and old(er) fans. Each of the 24 days features a collectible vinyl mini-figure that'll be a fun addition to your desk, the bookshelf, or your basket of Pok&eacute;mon toys.</p><h2>Best arts and crafts advent calendar</h2><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
  709.    <div class="absolute top-0 w-14 h-2.5 bg-secondary-300"></div>
  710.    <div class="md:mx-0 md:w-1/2">
  711.                                                        <a class="block overflow-hidden relative w-full border border-gray-100 aspect-square border-1" href="https://zdcs.link/9ZM53m?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=9ZM53m&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="3" data-ga-click>
  712.                                                                            <img class="object-contain absolute inset-0 p-12 w-full h-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9/images-3.fill.size_256x215.v1760536968.png" alt="Play-Doh Holiday Advent Calendar" width="256" height="215" loading="lazy">
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  721.                                            </a>
  722.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  723.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Hasbro</span>
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  728.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/9ZM53m?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Play-Doh%20Holiday%20Advent%20Calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=9ZM53m&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Play-Doh Holiday Advent Calendar" data-ga-position="3" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  729.                        Play-Doh Holiday Advent Calendar
  730.                    </a>
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  735.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
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  738.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $8</span>
  739.                                                            </div>
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  742.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/9ZM53m?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=9ZM53m&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="3" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  747. <h3>Why we like it</h3><p>Keep the little ones busy this holiday season with the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9ZM53m?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Play-Doh%20Advent%20Calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=9ZM53m&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Play-Doh Advent Calendar</a> designed for ages three and up. Each of the 24 days features both a Play-Doh color and one tool for a daily crafting session. The stampers and cutters follow fun holiday themes so kids can whip up cookies for Santa, hot chocolate, candy canes, and plenty more.</p><h2>Best Bluey Advent calendar</h2><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
  748.    <div class="absolute top-0 w-14 h-2.5 bg-secondary-300"></div>
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  750.                                                        <a class="block overflow-hidden relative w-full border border-gray-100 aspect-square border-1" href="https://zdcs.link/aBDpe1?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=aBDpe1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="4" data-ga-click>
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  752.  
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  760.                                            </a>
  761.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  762.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Bluey</span>
  763.                                    </div>
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  765.    <div class="pl-0 mt-3 w-full md:pl-7 md:mt-0 md:w-1/2">
  766.                            <div class="mb-3">
  767.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/aBDpe1?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Bluey%20Amazon%20Exclusive%20Advent%20Calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=aBDpe1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Bluey Amazon Exclusive Advent Calendar" data-ga-position="4" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  768.                        Bluey Amazon Exclusive Advent Calendar
  769.                    </a>
  770.                            </div>
  771.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
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  773.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$21.99</span>
  774.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  775.                                                <br>
  776.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$24.99</span>
  777.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $3</span>
  778.                                                            </div>
  779.            </div>
  780.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  781.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/aBDpe1?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=aBDpe1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="4" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  783.                </a>
  784.                        </div>
  785. </div>
  786. <h3>Why we like it</h3><p>Our beloved Bluey wouldn't miss out on the holiday fun, and the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aBDpe1?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Amazon-exclusive%20Bluey%20Advent%20Calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=aBDpe1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Amazon-exclusive Bluey Advent Calendar</a> is a great way to kick off the season. The 24 days include items like stickers, accessories, a mini Christmas tree, and plenty more. Rewatch the <em>Bluey </em>Christmas episodes, which make opening these the ultimate celebration.</p><h2>Best Advent calendar for the tea lover</h2><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
  787.    <div class="absolute top-0 w-14 h-2.5 bg-secondary-300"></div>
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  789.                                                        <a class="block overflow-hidden relative w-full border border-gray-100 aspect-square border-1" href="https://zdcs.link/av3XV8?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=av3XV8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="5" data-ga-click>
  790.                                                                            <img class="object-contain absolute inset-0 p-12 w-full h-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9/images-5.fill.size_256x256.v1760536968.jpg" alt="the pukka organic tea advent calendar" width="256" height="256" loading="lazy">
  791.  
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  794.                        <div class="block relative mx-14 group-hover:visible tooltip">
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  796.                        Opens in a new window
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  799.                                            </a>
  800.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  801.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Pukka</span>
  802.                                    </div>
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  804.    <div class="pl-0 mt-3 w-full md:pl-7 md:mt-0 md:w-1/2">
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  806.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/av3XV8?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Pukka%20Organic%20Tea%20Advent%20Calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=av3XV8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Pukka Organic Tea Advent Calendar" data-ga-position="5" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  807.                        Pukka Organic Tea Advent Calendar
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  812.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$21.62</span>
  813.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  814.                                                <br>
  815.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$23.99</span>
  816.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $2.37</span>
  817.                                                            </div>
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  825. <h3>Why we like it</h3><p>What better way to ring in the holiday season than with relaxing organic tea? The <a href="https://zdcs.link/av3XV8?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Pukka%20Organic%20Tea%20Advent%20Calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=av3XV8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Pukka Organic Tea Advent Calendar</a> is packed with 24 sachets of both black and green teas with great winter flavors like mint, ginger, and chai. There are also calming night-time teas for evenings at the fireplace.</p><h3>More Advent calendars on sale at Amazon:</h3><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/zEJje7?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Lindt%20Holiday%20Teddy%20Bear%20Chocolate%20Candy%20Advent%20Calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=zEJje7&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Lindt Holiday Teddy Bear Chocolate Candy Advent Calendar</a> &mdash; <strong>$12.48</strong> <s>$14.49</s> (save $2.01)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QmOVOK?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Lego%20Friends%20Advent%20Calendar%202025%20%2842668%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=QmOVOK&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Lego Friends Advent Calendar 2025 (42668)</a> &mdash; <strong>$25.49</strong> <s>$34.99</s> (save $9.50)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QVEb4N?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Lego%20Minecraft%20Advent%20Calendar%202025%20%2821280%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=QVEb4N&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar 2025 (21280)</a> &mdash; <strong>$26.94</strong> <s>$44.99</s> (save $18.05)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/zJr2el?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Walker%E2%80%99s%20Shortbread%20Advent%20Calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=zJr2el&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Walker&rsquo;s Shortbread Advent Calendar</a> &mdash; <strong>$27.88</strong> <s>$29.99</s> (save $2.11)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/98Pjp8?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Lego%20City%20Advent%20Calendar%202025%20%2860475%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=98Pjp8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Lego City Advent Calendar 2025 (60475)</a> &mdash; <strong>$29.99</strong> <s>$34.99</s> (save $5)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QmOX7J?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Playmobil%20Junior%20Advent%20Calendar%3A%20Snowy%20Christmas&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=QmOX7J&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Playmobil Junior Advent Calendar: Snowy Christmas</a> &mdash; <strong>$32.04</strong> <s>$34.99</s> (save $2.95)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QdpM8K?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Lego%20Disney%20Frozen%20Advent%20Calendar%202025%20%2843273%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=QdpM8K&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Lego Disney Frozen Advent Calendar 2025 (43273)</a> &mdash; <strong>$38</strong> <s>$44.99</s> (save $6.99)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/zEJXoG?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Lego%20Harry%20Potter%20Advent%20Calendar%202025%20%2876456%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=03aTw45KwXm261FWUdoDRj9&short_url=zEJXoG&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Lego Harry Potter Advent Calendar 2025 (76456)</a> &mdash; <strong>$38.99</strong> <s>$44.99</s> (save $6)</p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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  828.      <title><![CDATA[This $90 console has 1000s of pre-loaded classic games and can stream your shows]]></title>
  829.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-kinhank-super-console-x2-pro-retro</link>
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  831.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  832.      <description><![CDATA[Get the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro for $89.97 and enjoy retro gaming, streaming, and thousands of pre-loaded titles in one compact device.]]></description>
  833.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00cjnDQtBXsbErosgr6FxMC/hero-image.webp" alt="Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro"><p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> Stay warm and entertained with the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVbjV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Kinhank%20Super%20Console%20X2%20Pro&object_type=article&object_uuid=00cjnDQtBXsbErosgr6FxMC&short_url=QPVbjV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro</u></a> &mdash; thousands of retro games, 4K streaming, and plug-and-play simplicity for just $89.97 (reg. $159.99).</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  848.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Kinhank</span>
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  854.                        Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro Retro Gaming Emulator and Streaming Console
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  871. <p>If you&rsquo;re not thrilled about the cold setting in, here&rsquo;s a reason to look forward to staying inside: the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro is just $89.97 (MSRP $159.99) with free shipping. It&rsquo;s <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVbjV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=part%20retro%20gaming%20console%2C%20part%20modern%20streaming%20device&object_type=article&object_uuid=00cjnDQtBXsbErosgr6FxMC&short_url=QPVbjV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>part retro gaming console, part modern streaming device</u></a> &mdash; and 100 percent nostalgia trip.</p><p>This little powerhouse comes pre-loaded with thousands of retro and 3D games, spanning consoles you grew up with and a few you probably forgot existed. Built with a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali-G31MP2 GPU, it runs everything from classic pixel art titles to modern Android apps with silky-smooth performance and crisp 4K visuals.</p><p>But this isn&rsquo;t just for solo gamers &mdash; grab a friend, sync up the included controllers, and make it a full-blown living-room event. The dual operating systems (Android 9.0 for streaming and EmuELEC 4.5 for gaming) mean you can switch from a round of <em>Street Fighter II</em> to Netflix in seconds.</p><p>What you&rsquo;ll get:</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVbjV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Dual%20systems%20in%20one%20console&object_type=article&object_uuid=00cjnDQtBXsbErosgr6FxMC&short_url=QPVbjV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>Dual systems in one console</u></a>: Android 9.0 + EmuELEC 4.5 for gaming and streaming</p></li><li><p>60+ emulators and thousands of pre-installed games</p></li><li><p>Expandable storage via microSD</p></li><li><p>4K HD output with dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity</p></li><li><p>2 wireless controllers, remote, and 256GB game card included</p></li></ul><p>Winter entertainment problem: solved.</p><p>Get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVbjV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Super%20Console%20X2%20Pro&object_type=article&object_uuid=00cjnDQtBXsbErosgr6FxMC&short_url=QPVbjV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>Super Console X2 Pro</u></a> while it&rsquo;s on sale with free shipping for just $89.97 (reg. $159.99).</p><p><a href="https://www.stacksocial.com/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em><u>StackSocial</u></em></a><em> prices subject to change.</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  874.      <title><![CDATA[KPop Demon Hunters sing-along is coming back to theaters for Halloween]]></title>
  875.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/k-pop-demon-hunters-sing-along-back-in-theaters-for-halloween</link>
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  877.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:35:28 +0000</pubDate>
  878.      <description><![CDATA[The "KPop Demon Hunters" sing-along returns to theaters from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. Tickets go on sale Oct. 17.]]></description>
  879.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00TJDUPkmSYfDBTNYXmNwUT/hero-image.jpg" alt="HUNTR/X in "KPop Demon Hunters.""><p>HUNTR/X stans, rejoice! The <a href="https://mashable.com/article/kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-everything-you-need-to-know" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>KPop Demon Hunters </em>sing-along</a> is returning to movie theaters, so you'll have a shot to watch the film somewhere other than your couch, couch, couch.</p><p>The sing-along, which <a href="https://mashable.com/article/kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-box-office-streaming" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">slayed the box office during its original Aug. run</a>, will be back in movie theaters from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. Given its Halloween release, there's no better time to show off your HUNTR/X or Saja Boys cosplays.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  882.            <span class="ml-1">5 takeaways from 'KPop Demon Hunters' sing-along experience</span>
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  886. <p>Tickets for the sing-along go on sale Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. ET. The sing-along will be showing in the U.S. and Canada, along with international locations including the UK, Ireland, Korea, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand.</p><p><em>Don&rsquo;t miss out on our latest stories: <a href="https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=mashable.com" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Add Mashable as a trusted news source in Google</a></em><em>.</em></p><p>The re-release of the <em>KPop Demon Hunters </em>sing-along is further proof of the film's dominance across pop culture this year. <em>KPop Demon Hunters </em>became Netflix's most streamed movie of all time, while its soundtrack soared to the top of the charts. Eternal earworm "Golden" even hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. </p><p><em>KPop Demon Hunters</em>' success has translated to other media as well, earning it a <a href="https://mashable.com/video/kpop-demon-hunters-fortnite-trailer" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Fortnite collab</a> and an <a href="https://mashable.com/video/kpop-demon-hunters-bad-bunny-snl-skit" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">entire <em>Saturday Night Live </em>sketch</a>. Following the sketch, the singing voices of HUNTR/X &mdash; EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami &mdash; <a href="https://mashable.com/video/kpop-demon-hunters-golden-live-performance-fallon" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">performed "Golden" for the first time</a> on <em>The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon</em>. (HUNTR/X's speaking voices are <a href="https://mashable.com/article/k-pop-demon-hunters-huntrix-arden-cho-may-hong-jiyoung-yoo-interview" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo</a>.)</p><p>Between these appearances and the return of the sing-along, it's clear that the <em>KPop Demon Hunters </em>party is far from done, done, done.</p><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/zn5XRy?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=KPop%20Demon%20Hunters%3A%20A%20Sing-Along%20Event%20returns%20to%20theaters%20from%20Oct.%2031%20to%20Nov.%202.&object_type=article&object_uuid=00TJDUPkmSYfDBTNYXmNwUT&short_url=zn5XRy&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>KPop Demon Hunters: A Sing-Along Event </em>returns to theaters from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  890.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/elon-musk-x-new-user-information-testing-location-data</link>
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  892.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
  893.      <description><![CDATA[X's head of product shared that the site is experimenting with new user data in order to restore trust on the platform.]]></description>
  894.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05xqFPDOCYfAo9LccN1Gw0k/hero-image.jpg" alt="Elon Musk's X logo"><p>Elon Musk's X dropped its legacy verification program for users back when the platform was still known as Twitter. Since then, X has been a <a href="https://mashable.com/article/fake-news-blue-check-tweets-verification" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">haven for misinformation</a> and <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/sep/05/racism-misogyny-lies-how-did-x-become-so-full-of-hatred-and-is-it-ethical-to-keep-using-it" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">racism</a>.</p><p>However, according to X's new head of product, Nikita Bier, the site is planning an overhaul to profiles in an attempt to restore user trust. In a post on X, Bier <a href="https://x.com/nikitabier/status/1978132382868988310" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>explained</u></a> that the platform is currently testing out a new profile display that lists what country the user is based in, when they joined the site, how the user accessed X, and how many username changes the account has undergone.</p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet">
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  900. <p>X users can currently list their location in their profile. However, it appears the new profile information page is not user-generated. The platform will display where the account is based out of via the location the user actually posts from.</p><p>"When you read content on X, you should be able to verify its authenticity," Bier posted on X. "This is critical to getting a pulse on important issues happening in the world."</p><p>Bier says there will be "toggles" which will allow users to make specific information private in order to protect certain users' privacy. However, Bier says any information that's configured by a user will be highlighted so other users know too. Bier also shared that they are experimenting with exactly what information to include in this section as well, so new account data may be added or removed as X tests out the feature.</p><p>The blue verification badge was once an indicator that a user was a trustworthy source on X. However, after Musk acquired the company, he removed the old verification system which required that the company itself verify noteworthy users like politicians, journalists, and celebrities. Now, any user can pay <a href="https://mashable.com/article/twitter-blue-verification-8-dollars" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>$8 per month</u></a> to sign up for X Premium and receive a blue verification badge. As a result, spammers and provocateurs have weaponized their verified status in order to <a href="http://wired.com/story/twitter-blue-check-verification-buy-scams/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">spread scams and misinformation</a> on the platform.</p><p>Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, provides similar types of information for certain pages and profiles on their platform. For example, a user can go to the about section of any Facebook Page and see the country of origin for the users behind the page, as well as any name changes the page has gone through.</p><p>According to Bier, X will begin rolling the new policy out on a "handful" of X employees' profiles in order to get feedback.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  904.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-microsoft-office-professional-2021-for-windows</link>
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  906.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  923.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Microsoft</span>
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  929.                        Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License
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  940.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
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  946. <p>If your old Windows machine is struggling to keep up with your day to day, it might be time to upgrade your productivity applications. <a href="https://zdcs.link/911byw?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Microsoft%20Office%20Professional%202021&object_type=article&object_uuid=00NH5RjoU0uM5iObhMFglQ8&short_url=911byw&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>Microsoft Office Professional 2021</u></a> is feature-packed suite of applications designed to seamless keep up with all the data handling, project managing, word processing and creating you do every day, and right now you can get it for just $39.97, or 81% off the $219.99 list price.</p><p>Office Pro 2021 isn&rsquo;t the most current version of Office: Microsoft&rsquo;s standalone <a href="https://mashable.com/article/oct-12-microsoft-windows-11-pro-1" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Office 2024</a> and subscription-based Microsoft 365 are. But while it doesn&rsquo;t have some of the most recent AI features of the newest models, it does include in all the word processing and data management features for collaboration and communication you expect from Office. And unlike subscription models, that access is all yours for life, no further charges ever.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  947.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  948.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/oct-13-adobe-acrobat-pro-microsoft-office-professional-2019" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  949.            <span class="ml-1">Unlock eight Adobe and Microsoft apps for just $90</span>
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  951.        </a>
  952.    </div>
  953. <p>With your purchase, you get a lifetime license to not just Microsoft Word and Excel, but presentation creator PowerPoint, mail manager Outlook, and OneNote, Publisher, and Access to boot. You also get the free version of communications essential Microsoft Teams. And you&rsquo;re buying it from a Microsoft verified partner, so you can buy with confidence.</p><p>You&rsquo;ll get <a href="https://zdcs.link/911byw?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=instant%20delivery%20for%20download&object_type=article&object_uuid=00NH5RjoU0uM5iObhMFglQ8&short_url=911byw&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>instant delivery for download</u></a> of Office 2021, ready for installation on one PC for home or work use. It&rsquo;s good to note that your license will be connected to the device you download it on, not your Microsoft account, and that this version of Office is not compatible with MS Office on Parallels Pro or other virtual machines.</p><p>If you&rsquo;ve been looking to upgrade your older version of Office, this is a great deal on a powerful productivity package.</p><p>Get a lifetime license for <a href="https://zdcs.link/911byw?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Microsoft%20Office%20Professional%202021&object_type=article&object_uuid=00NH5RjoU0uM5iObhMFglQ8&short_url=911byw&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>Microsoft Office Professional 2021</u></a> for $39.97 (reg. $219.99).</p><p><a href="https://www.stacksocial.com/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em><u>StackSocial</u></em></a><em> prices subject to change.</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  956.      <title><![CDATA[What does it mean to be chronically online?]]></title>
  957.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/chronically-online</link>
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  959.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:16:02 +0000</pubDate>
  960.      <description><![CDATA[Are we downplaying someone's mental state when describing their online behavior as "chronic"?]]></description>
  961.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05QddzgvyNokexusK9o4Fe7/hero-image.jpg" alt="A man stares at a computer screen."><p>Search news articles about being "chronically online" and you&rsquo;ll mostly dig up fluff pieces on celebs who spend too much time on X or TikTok (Joe Jonas just <a href="https://people.com/joe-jonas-chose-to-debut-new-single-somewhere-phone-free-exclusive-11722006" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">can't be without his phone!</a>). Yet "chronically online" is also used by media outlets to describe people like Tyler Robinson, the man charged with killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.&nbsp;</p><p>"Investigators say <a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/09/16/nx-s1-5542545/utah-files-murder-charges-against-tyler-robinson" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Robinson is what some would call chronically online</a> &mdash; a person who spends an inordinate amount of time on messaging platforms, on social media, and playing video games,&rdquo; according to NPR.</p><p>Is being chronically online simply a goofy trait or, rather, a gateway to loneliness, delusion, or even violence? The word "chronic" makes the description seem clinical, like a diagnosed disease, but chronically online is an unscientific term &mdash; and a descriptor open to much interpretation.</p><p>"I don&rsquo;t think there is an agreement on how much online time is 'too much,' because it also depends on what one does on the internet," Carlos Gershenson-Garcia, an empire innovation professor at the State University of New York at Binghamton, tells Mashable. "I mean, many people work only using the internet, so they use it 40+ hours a week, plus for personal time. But then, if one [spends] the same amount of time on social media, that is a different story. Or playing online games. Or doomscrolling."</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  962.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  963.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/ai-chatbot-companion-california-law" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  964.            <span class="ml-1">New California law hopes to stop AI-assisted suicide among teens</span>
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  966.        </a>
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  968. <p>The phrase "chronically online" became somewhat ubiquitous during COVID when there was little to do besides walking, baking bread, and staring at the internet. As CNET (a sister site to Mashable) pointed out in 2021, certain millennials and members of Gen Z loved pointing out <a href="https://www.cnet.com/culture/internet/chronically-online-what-the-phrase-means-and-some-examples/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">chronically online behavior among their peers</a>, like regularly using verbiage exclusive to the internet (e.g., IRL, OOMF) or getting involved in debates with strangers. While those examples seem relatively innocuous, chronically online people can also gravitate from <a href="https://news.sky.com/story/parasocial-relationships-how-well-do-we-really-know-the-people-we-follow-online-13385757" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">offline connections toward parasocial relationships</a>, and get overly vested in disputes involving celebrities (Nicki Minaj v. Cardi B. seems to be a prime example).</p><p>Still, needlessly getting vested in a <a href="https://annehelen.substack.com/p/the-unexpected-melancholy-of-nicole" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">movie star's divorce</a> may not be the best use of someone&rsquo;s time, but it&rsquo;s a far cry from being radicalized on Reddit to commit violence.&nbsp;</p><p>"I think the key here is &lsquo;chronically,' which, to me, denotes a medical condition," says John Fitzgerald, PhD, an associate professor of English at Salem State University who has written about technology for publications like the <em>New York Times</em>. "I think it has less to do with how much time a person spends online or even what they&rsquo;re looking at and more to do with their immersion in online spaces."</p><p>Utah governor Spencer Cox described Robinson&rsquo;s online behavior as traversing "that deep dark internet, the Reddit culture and these other dark places of the internet where this person was going deep."</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  969.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  970.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/ai-psychosis-symptoms" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  971.            <span class="ml-1">Explaining the phenomenon known as 'AI psychosis'</span>
  972.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  973.        </a>
  974.    </div>
  975. <p>Not mentioned by Cox was whether or not Robinson utilized AI chatbots, which have come under scrutiny for allegedly <a href="https://mashable.com/article/chat-gpt-teen-wrongful-death-testimony" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">encouraging suicidal ideation</a> among young people. The term <a href="https://mashable.com/article/ai-psychosis-symptoms" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">AI psychosis has emerged</a> as a way to describe someone who's lost connection to reality due to their relationship with an AI chatbot &mdash; but "AI psychosis," like "chronically online," is not a clinical term. Would clarification from medical experts on when online behavior crosses from simply unhealthy to downright dangerous help people before it&rsquo;s too late?&nbsp;Maybe, but currently there is scant information on unhealthy internet behavior on <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">HHS.com</a>, the website of the government's Health and Human Services department. (The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration department, a division of HHS, <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/children-and-families/online-health-and-safety-for-children-and-youth" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">does provide suggestions for kids and youth navigating the internet</a>.)</p><p>Dangerous online behavior can emerge when a mix of unhealthy factors is at play, says Saed D. Hill, PhD, a psychologist and masculinity coach.</p><p>"Some signs [of dangerous online behavior] include when one's online engagement starts to really fuel social isolation, rigid belief systems, it's always us versus them, or aggression against certain groups...then it is probably shifting from basic coping and escapism to full-on radicalization or potential for violence," Hill says. "Social isolation, mixed with aggression, and having trouble with relationships is a big sign, though. This is exacerbated by things like drugs, alcohol, and access to weapons."</p><p>Hill encourages those concerned about a loved one's online behavior to join them in offline activities and simply engage with them more. Counseling and therapy are also beneficial for those struggling with online attachment; connecting with other humans to explore unmet needs is always a better solution than "turning to the digital echo chambers that tech companies&nbsp;profit and thrive off," says Hill.&nbsp;</p><p><em>If you're feeling suicidal or experiencing a mental health crisis, please talk to somebody. You can call or text the 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline at 988, or chat at<a href="http://988lifeline.org/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"> </a></em><a href="http://988lifeline.org" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em><u>988lifeline.org</u></em></a><em>. You can reach the Trans Lifeline by calling 877-565-8860 or the Trevor Project at 866-488-7386. Text "START" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741. Contact the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. &ndash; 10:00 p.m. ET, or email <a href="mailto:info@nami.org" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">info@nami.org</a></em><em>. If you don't like the phone, consider using the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Chat at <a href="http://crisischat.org" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>crisischat.org</u></a></em><em>. Here is a <a href="https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>list of international resources</u></a></em><em>.</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  978.      <title><![CDATA[How to filter out AI on Pinterest]]></title>
  979.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/pinterest-ai-how-to-turn-off</link>
  980.      <guid isPermaLink="false">036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3</guid>
  981.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
  982.      <description><![CDATA[You can now filter out AI on Pinterest. Here's how to do it.]]></description>
  983.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/hero-image.jpg" alt="The Pinterest logo displays on a mobile phone with the Pinterest icon in the background in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on August 9, 2025."><p>Artists and creators love <a href="https://mashable.com/category/pinterest" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Pinterest</a> for its ability to fuel creativity. It's the homepage for anyone who needs to brainstorm a theme for a party, wants to create a mood board for their upcoming year, or want to curate characteristics for a new cast in a novel they're writing. Over the past few years, though, <a href="https://www.vox.com/culture/378855/ai-slop-fall-autumn-inspiration-vibes-pinterest" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Pinterest has become inundated with AI slop</a>.</p><p>But this week, Pinterest gave its users the ability to filter out <a href="https://mashable.com/category/artificial-intelligence" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">AI content</a>, and fans are elated.</p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet">
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  1000.  
  1001. <p>It's fairly simple to do. Not everyone has access to the setting in their mobile app, so head to the desktop Pinterest app and follow the next few steps to remove as much AI from your Pinterest account as you can.</p><div class="mx-auto max-w-3xl">
  1002.    <div class="py-4 mt-12 font-sans text-base border-t-2 border-gray-100">
  1003.        <strong class="uppercase">Total Time</strong>
  1004.        <ul class="!list-none !p-0 !m-0">
  1005.            <li>1 min</li>
  1006.        </ul>
  1007.    </div>
  1008.    <div class="py-4 font-sans text-base border-gray-100 border-y-2">
  1009.        <strong class="text-gray-900 uppercase">What You Need</strong>
  1010.        <ul class="!list-none !p-0 !m-0">
  1011.                            <li>
  1012.                    Pinterest account on desktop
  1013.                </li>
  1014.                    </ul>
  1015.    </div>
  1016.    <div>
  1017.                    <div class="mt-12 font-serif">
  1018.                <p>
  1019.                    <strong class="font-sans">Step 1:
  1020.                                                    Click the settings gear
  1021.                                            </strong>
  1022.                                    </p>
  1023.                                    <p>
  1024.                        On your Pinterest homepage, click the settings gear in the bottom left.
  1025.                    </p>
  1026.                
  1027.                                    <div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
  1028.    <div class="flex justify-center">
  1029.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-1.fill.size_2000x994.v1760544793.png" alt="Click the settings gear" width="2000" height="994" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-1.fill.size_800x398.v1760544793.png 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-1.fill.size_1400x696.v1760544793.png 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-1.fill.size_2000x994.v1760544793.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
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  1031.  
  1032.            </div>
  1033.            <div class="mt-2 subtitle-2 font-sans ">
  1034.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000"></span>
  1035.            <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Pinterest screenshot</span>
  1036.        </div>
  1037.    </div>
  1038.                            </div>
  1039.                    <div class="mt-12 font-serif">
  1040.                <p>
  1041.                    <strong class="font-sans">Step 2:
  1042.                                                    Refine your recommendations
  1043.                                            </strong>
  1044.                                    </p>
  1045.                                    <p>
  1046.                        In the settings dropdown menu, click "refine your recommendations."
  1047.                    </p>
  1048.                
  1049.                                    <div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
  1050.    <div class="flex justify-center">
  1051.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-2.fill.size_2000x987.v1760544793.png" alt="Refine your recommendations" width="2000" height="987" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-2.fill.size_800x395.v1760544793.png 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-2.fill.size_1400x691.v1760544793.png 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-2.fill.size_2000x987.v1760544793.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
  1052.  
  1053.  
  1054.            </div>
  1055.            <div class="mt-2 subtitle-2 font-sans ">
  1056.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000"></span>
  1057.            <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Pinterest screenshot</span>
  1058.        </div>
  1059.    </div>
  1060.                            </div>
  1061.                    <div class="mt-12 font-serif">
  1062.                <p>
  1063.                    <strong class="font-sans">Step 3:
  1064.                                                    Click GenAI interests
  1065.                                            </strong>
  1066.                                    </p>
  1067.                                    <p>
  1068.                        In the small menu underneath "refine your recommendations," click "GenAI interests."
  1069.                    </p>
  1070.                
  1071.                                    <div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
  1072.    <div class="flex justify-center">
  1073.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-3.fill.size_2000x988.v1760544793.png" alt="Click GenAI interests" width="2000" height="988" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-3.fill.size_800x395.v1760544793.png 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-3.fill.size_1400x691.v1760544793.png 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-3.fill.size_2000x988.v1760544793.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
  1074.  
  1075.  
  1076.            </div>
  1077.            <div class="mt-2 subtitle-2 font-sans ">
  1078.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000"></span>
  1079.            <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Pinterest screenshot</span>
  1080.        </div>
  1081.    </div>
  1082.                            </div>
  1083.                    <div class="mt-12 font-serif">
  1084.                <p>
  1085.                    <strong class="font-sans">Step 4:
  1086.                                                    Toggle off GenAI interests
  1087.                                            </strong>
  1088.                                    </p>
  1089.                                    <p>
  1090.                        As pinterest says, here you can "Choose GenAI interests you&rsquo;d like to see in your recommended Pins." Toggle off all of the GenAI interests you don't want to see, and keep the interests you want to see on. When you toggle an option off, Pinterest will pop up with the notice: "Turned off! You&rsquo;ll start seeing fewer GenAI ideas for [topic] soon."
  1091.                    </p>
  1092.                
  1093.                                    <div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
  1094.    <div class="flex justify-center">
  1095.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-4.fill.size_2000x985.v1760544793.png" alt="Toggle off GenAI interests" width="2000" height="985" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-4.fill.size_800x394.v1760544793.png 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-4.fill.size_1400x689.v1760544793.png 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/036RN3pFnD3LYvnoD5ZO1T3/images-4.fill.size_2000x985.v1760544793.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
  1096.  
  1097.  
  1098.            </div>
  1099.            <div class="mt-2 subtitle-2 font-sans ">
  1100.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000"></span>
  1101.            <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Pinterest screenshot</span>
  1102.        </div>
  1103.    </div>
  1104.                            </div>
  1105.            </div>
  1106. </div>
  1107. <p>It's important to note that even if you turn off all of the GenAI interests, you still might see some AI-generated images on your Pinterest. After all, the popup reads: "You&rsquo;ll start seeing fewer GenAI ideas for [topic] soon." Key word: fewer.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1110.      <title><![CDATA[Anthropic’s latest AI model, Claude Haiku 4.5, doubles down on speed and safety]]></title>
  1111.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/anthropic-releases-new-claude-haiku-4-5-update</link>
  1112.      <guid isPermaLink="false">01yr1jvXBo45GtZkV4gbNpo</guid>
  1113.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
  1114.      <description><![CDATA[Anthropic’s latest AI model, Claude Haiku 4.5, doubles down on speed and safety]]></description>
  1115.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01yr1jvXBo45GtZkV4gbNpo/hero-image.png" alt="hand-drawn illustration of a person reaching for the stars, sort of like a cave drawing"><p>Anthropic announced Claude Haiku 4.5 on Wednesday, the latest version of its compact <a href="https://mashable.com/category/artificial-intelligence" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">AI model</a> designed for speed, affordability, and safety. The company says Haiku 4.5 delivers near-frontier-level performance &mdash; matching the coding capabilities of Claude Sonnet 4 at one-third the cost and twice the speed. </p><p>It&rsquo;s now available across <a href="https://mashable.com/article/anthropic-claude-learning-mode-review" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Anthropic</a>&rsquo;s apps, Claude Code, and through Amazon Bedrock and Google Cloud Vertex AI. Pricing is set at $1 per million input tokens and $5 per million output tokens.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  1116.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  1117.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/claude-sonnet-4-5-anthropic-ai-model-announced" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  1118.            <span class="ml-1">Say hello to Claude Sonnet 4.5, which Anthropic calls 'the best coding model in the world'</span>
  1119.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  1120.        </a>
  1121.    </div>
  1122. <p>Haiku 4.5 is also Anthropic&rsquo;s safest model yet, according to the company&rsquo;s internal evaluations. It scored lower on misalignment behaviors than even the flagship <a href="https://mashable.com/article/claude-sonnet-4-5-anthropic-ai-model-announced" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Claude Sonnet 4.5</a> and carries an AI Safety Level 2 classification &mdash; a less restrictive rating than the ASL-3 label given to Anthropic&rsquo;s more advanced models. The lightweight model is aimed at developers and companies building real-time AI applications like chat assistants, coding copilots, and customer service tools.</p><p>But the timing of the launch is notable. Just this week, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-10-15/anthropic-s-ai-principles-make-it-a-white-house-target" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Bloomberg reported</a> that Anthropic has become a target for criticism from the Trump administration&rsquo;s AI czar, David Sacks, who accused the company of "regulatory capture" and "fear-mongering" over its support for California&rsquo;s new AI transparency law. Cofounder Jack Clark pushed back, saying the company is aligned with the White House on most issues but continues to advocate for responsible federal oversight.</p><p>Taken together, the release of Haiku 4.5 could be seen as a balancing act. One that's trying to prove that AI safety and progress don&rsquo;t have to be at odds &mdash; even as the political climate around those principles grows more hostile.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1125.      <title><![CDATA[What to expect from TwitchCon 2025]]></title>
  1126.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/what-to-expect-twitchcon-2025</link>
  1127.      <guid isPermaLink="false">05nYjRAAgnWUSh0i8vAbXQd</guid>
  1128.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:55:47 +0000</pubDate>
  1129.      <description><![CDATA[TwitchCon 2025 brings streamers and fans together in San Diego for panels, meetups, and community events celebrating all things Twitch.]]></description>
  1130.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05nYjRAAgnWUSh0i8vAbXQd/hero-image.jpg" alt="The Twitch logo displays on a screen with a person holding a phone."><p><a href="https://mashable.com/category/twitch" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Twitch</a> might not be known for its offline prowess, but every year, streamers and their fans gather at a convention center to discuss everything from learning how to shape a stream's story to meeting their favorite creators. </p><p>Let's talk about this year's TwitchCon.</p><h2>What is TwitchCon?</h2><p>Launched in 2015, TwitchCon is the biggest convention for Twitch creators and streamers and their fans. It brings together creators, influencers, industry professionals, and audiences for panels, performances, meet-and-greets, and behind-the-scenes conversations.</p><p>A decade later, people are still showing up.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  1131.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  1132.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/top-twitch-streamers-list" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  1133.            <span class="ml-1">Top Twitch streamers by follower count: See the list.</span>
  1134.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  1135.        </a>
  1136.    </div>
  1137. <h2>How much does TwitchCon 2025 cost?</h2><p>To attend TwitchCon 2025, you'll have to log in and verify your Twitch account and choose which ticket makes the best sense for you. </p><p>A three-day ticket costs $249, but individual day tickets, each costing $169 or $159, depending on the day, are also available. You'll have to pay a bit more for the TwitchCon Block Party and the Family Bundle.</p><h2>When is TwitchCon 2025?</h2><p>This year's TwitchCon will take place Oct. 17-19 in San Diego, California. Mashable will be at the San Diego Convention Center, talking to your favorite streamers and covering all the most interesting panels.</p><h2>Which creators will be at TwitchCon 2025?</h2><p><a href="https://www.twitchcon.com/san-diego-2025/whos-coming/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Hundreds of streamers</a> will be at TwitchCon 2025, including bbno$, Ludwig, emiru, fuslie, TheSushiDragon, Trixie Mattel, Pearl Teese, Jessu, KreekCraft, Maya, Sajam, Swagg, aldo_geo, bbnogames, Cinna, deusamir, ExtraEmily, fanfan, farrahrized, and so many more.</p><h2>What kind of panels are at TwitchCon 2025?</h2><p>Programs are broken down into 15 different sections: Glitch Stage, Twitch Rivals, Community MeetUp, Creator Camp, Community Session, Brand Session, Interactive Workshop, Music Session, Block Party, Expo Hall, GDQx, LAN, Meet &amp; Greet, Tabletop, and Twitch Treats. </p><p>The panels cover everything from how to best moderate a chat to how to tell a story with your stream, securing partnerships and making money, playing games, networking, and meet-and-greets. Of course, if that's not really your vibe, there will also surely be plenty of things to do on the expo floor.</p><p>As <a href="https://www.twitchcon.com/san-diego-2025/schedule/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">TwitchCon said</a>, "From showdowns and live streams to meetups, panels, and unforgettable moments &mdash; TwitchCon&rsquo;s got it all."</p><h2>Can I watch any of the TwitchCon panels if I'm not there?</h2><p>The panels aren't livestreamed, but you can follow TwitchCon's social media accounts on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twitchcon/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://x.com/TwitchCon" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">X</a> to keep up to date on everything happening during the convention. Plus, Mashable will be there.</p><h2>What has made TwitchCon controversial in the past?</h2><p>TwitchCon has been under fire for safety issues time and time again. In 2024, <a href="https://gamerant.com/twitchcon-kick-streamers-incidents-twitch-response/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">TwitchCon was rife with harassment</a> after Kick streamers crashed the event. In 2022, Twitch streamer Adriana Chechik <a href="https://www.pcgamer.com/streamer-who-shattered-her-back-at-twitchcon-makes-first-appearance-on-stream-since-her-injuries/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">broke her back after</a> jumping into a foam pit.</p><p><a href="https://www.tubefilter.com/2025/09/25/valkyrae-qtcinderella-twitchcon-security-dan-clancy/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">According to Tubefilter</a>, Twitch CEO Dan Clancy said: "I want to be very clear; we take security at our events, like TwitchCon, extremely seriously. Every year, we build on successful approaches to TwitchCon safety and security, particularly as we become aware of new or emerging security or safety challenges."</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1140.      <title><![CDATA[The Acer Nitro V 16 is $200 off, and Ive never seen a cheaper RTX 50 series gaming laptop]]></title>
  1141.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-acer-nitro-v-16-ai-deal</link>
  1142.      <guid isPermaLink="false">02Q33roVVAFTerJJiwEcxMt</guid>
  1143.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:51:30 +0000</pubDate>
  1144.      <description><![CDATA[The Acer Nitro V 16 AI with RTX 5050 is on sale for $699 at Walmart as of Oct. 15. That's 22% off its usual sticker price of $899.]]></description>
  1145.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02Q33roVVAFTerJJiwEcxMt/hero-image.png" alt="the acer nitro v 16 ai against an orange and aqua background"><p><strong>SAVE $200:</strong> The <a href="https://zdcs.link/z31RmM?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Acer%20Nitro%20V%2016%20AI&object_type=article&object_uuid=02Q33roVVAFTerJJiwEcxMt&short_url=z31RmM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Acer Nitro V 16 AI</a> is on sale for $699 at Walmart at the time of writing. That's 22% off its suggested retail price of $899.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
  1146.    <div class="absolute top-0 w-14 h-2.5 bg-secondary-300"></div>
  1147.    <div class="md:mx-0 md:w-1/2">
  1148.                                                        <a class="block overflow-hidden relative w-full border border-gray-100 aspect-square border-1" href="https://zdcs.link/z31RmM?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=02Q33roVVAFTerJJiwEcxMt&short_url=z31RmM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click>
  1149.                                                                            <img class="object-contain absolute inset-0 p-12 w-full h-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02Q33roVVAFTerJJiwEcxMt/images-1.fill.size_256x208.v1760534703.png" alt="the Acer Nitro V 16 AI" width="256" height="208" loading="lazy">
  1150.  
  1151.  
  1152.                        
  1153.                        <div class="block relative mx-14 group-hover:visible tooltip">
  1154.                    <span class="absolute invisible p-1 mt-2 text-xs text-center text-white group-hover:visible tooltiptext bg-gray-600/0 group-hover:bg-gray-600/100">
  1155.                        Opens in a new window
  1156.                    </span>
  1157.                        </div>
  1158.                                            </a>
  1159.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  1160.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Acer</span>
  1161.                                    </div>
  1162.                        </div>
  1163.    <div class="pl-0 mt-3 w-full md:pl-7 md:mt-0 md:w-1/2">
  1164.                            <div class="mb-3">
  1165.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/z31RmM?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Acer%20Nitro%20V%2016%20AI%20%28AMD%20Ryzen%205%20240%2C%20Nvidia%20GeForce%20RTX%205050%2C%2016GB%20RAM%2C%20512GB%20SSD%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=02Q33roVVAFTerJJiwEcxMt&short_url=z31RmM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Acer Nitro V 16 AI (AMD Ryzen 5 240, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  1166.                        Acer Nitro V 16 AI (AMD Ryzen 5 240, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD)
  1167.                    </a>
  1168.                            </div>
  1169.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
  1170.                <div class="md:w-2/3" style="line-height: 0.75rem">
  1171.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$699</span>
  1172.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Walmart</span>
  1173.                                                <br>
  1174.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$899</span>
  1175.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $200</span>
  1176.                                                            </div>
  1177.            </div>
  1178.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  1179.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/z31RmM?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=02Q33roVVAFTerJJiwEcxMt&short_url=z31RmM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  1184. <p>I saw newer gaming <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-laptops" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">laptops</a> with Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs get quite <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-oct-prime-day-laptop-deals-2025-day-2" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">cheap</a> during last week's <a href="https://mashable.com/category/prime-day" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">October Prime Day sales</a> (think $899.99 to $1,049.99 for RTX 5060 models). But as of mid-October, Walmart's managed to scrounge up an even <em>cheaper</em> option.</p><p>The Acer Nitro V 16 AI with a GeForce RTX 5050 graphics card, 16GB of memory, and 512GB of storage is now on sale for just $699, or $200 off its usual sticker price &mdash; a 22% savings. I've never seen an RTX 50 series gaming laptop dip so low before; this pushes it into <a href="https://mashable.com/article/google-samsung-galaxy-chromebooks-plus" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Chromebook</a> <a href="https://mashable.com/article/lenovo-chromebook-plus-14-google-ai-features-june-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">price</a> <a href="https://mashable.com/article/acer-chromebook-plus-spin-514-ifa-2025-announcement-first-impressions" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">territory</a>.</p><p>We tested a $999 <a href="https://Nitro%20V%2015" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Nitro V 15 gaming laptop</a> with RTX 4050 graphics back in 2023 and thought it offered great performance for the price. This updated 16-inch model has a newer AMD Ryzen 5 240 processor, a better 1080p webcam, a higher-res 1920 x 1200 display with a 180Hz refresh rate, and a cleaner, more subdued look. </p><p>The Nitro V 16 AI also comes with an MUX Switch that shuts off its dedicated GPU and enables its integrated graphics, which is really nice to have if you want to use it like a normal <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/the-best-windows-laptop-1" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Windows laptop</a> for non-gaming tasks. I don't expect it to be a battery life champ, but you should get a little more juice out of it this way.</p><p>The Nitro V 16 doesn't sport any RGB lighting &mdash; just amber backlighting under its keyboard &mdash;&nbsp;but that's hardly surprising at this price point.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1187.      <title><![CDATA[Kim Kardashian’s pubic hair thong ad exposes Instagram’s double standards]]></title>
  1188.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/kim-kardashian-can-post-skims-ultimate-bush-on-instagram</link>
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  1190.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:37:31 +0000</pubDate>
  1191.      <description><![CDATA[Kim Kardashian's clothing company SKIMS debuted The Ultimate Bush. Smaller creators can't post like she does.]]></description>
  1192.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05rNWDnIagIZ6McJ20aiDbS/hero-image.jpg" alt="kim kardashian in a gray skims suit"><p>Yesterday, Kim Kardashian's clothing brand SKIMS announced its latest product on <a href="https://mashable.com/category/instagram" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>Instagram</u></a>: faux hair panties. "The Ultimate Bush." Thongs that feature a patch on the front that resembles pubic hair &mdash; available in several colors!</p><p>"Your carpet can be whatever color you want," declared a model in <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPzkCJTDaDB/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">SKIMS' Instagram video</a>. "Match, don't match, or switch it up mid-day."</p><p>Similar to the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cy6H6RGR4aK/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">SKIMS nipple bra</a> that debuted two years ago, these tongue-in-cheek products seemingly highlight parts of women's bodies that are traditionally kept hidden. They also showcase the hypocrisy of Instagram's policies.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  1193.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
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  1195.            <span class="ml-1">Instagram Teen Accounts are now rated PG-13</span>
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  1199. <h2>The great shadowbanning</h2><p>For years, <a href="https://mashable.com/article/instagram-terms-of-use-sex-workers-banned" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>sex workers</u></a> &mdash; as well as <a href="https://mashable.com/article/instagram-shadowbanning-lgbtq-sex-educator-accounts" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>LGBTQ creators</u></a>, sex educators, activists, and others &mdash; have said that their accounts have been disabled, banned, or shadowbanned (unable to be found via Search or Explore) on Instagram, despite posting content that fits within the platform's community guidelines.&nbsp;</p><p>This is something a variety of creators have been battling on the platform since 2019, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bloggeronpole/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>Dr. Carolina Are</u></a>, platform governance researcher, content creator, and then innovation fellow at Northumbria University's Center for Digital Citizens, told Mashable back in 2023.&nbsp;</p><p>Many of these creators have claimed that Instagram uses rules against nudity and sexual solicitation against them, even if their posts don't contain these things.&nbsp;</p><p>The problem still persists. Adult performer and activist, Siri Dahl, told Mashable back in June, when discussing <a href="https://mashable.com/article/age-verification-is-going-to-destroy-the-entire-internet" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>censorship on the internet</u></a>, that she's on her eighth Instagram account and the platform is becoming more strict. It even extends to link services like Linktree (which has <a href="https://mashable.com/article/sex-workers-linktree-ban" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>booted sex workers in the past</u></a>) and GetAllMyLinks. Dahl claimed that links adult creators like herself have in their bio are starting to get "blacklisted" by the platform. (Instagram didn't respond to Mashable's request for comment at the time.)</p><p>Meta, Instagram's parent company, which also owns Facebook and WhatsApp, has <a href="https://mashable.com/article/meta-rejects-period-care-ads-for-being-adult-political-daye" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>rejected period care ads</u></a> for being adult or political, Mashable reported in 2023. A Meta spokesperson told Mashable at the time that advertisers can run ads promoting sexual health, wellness, and reproductive products and services &mdash; but as a global company, it needs to account for the diverse range of people who see ads to avoid potential negative experiences. Meta's <a href="https://transparency.fb.com/policies/ad-standards/content-specific-restrictions/adult-products-or-services" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>Adult Products or Services Ads Policy</u></a> restricts these ads &mdash; like saying they must focus on health and medical efficacy. Ads can't promote products that focus on arousal.</p><p>Yet, SKIMS can post about its pubic hair underwear without penalty.</p><h2>Ultimate Bush? Ultimate Hypocrisy&nbsp;</h2><p>On Tuesday, SKIMS shared three videos advertising The Ultimate Bush to its Instagram feed and stories. They were shot in vintage style, featuring 1970s game show aesthetics and hairstyles. (It's important to note that these are not sponsored posts or paid advertisements, as the ads above were. SKIMS was merely posting freely to Instagram to promote its product.)</p><p>Instagram didn't ban, restrict, or shadowban SKIMS for this, nor did it for their nipple bra posts. Instagram also hasn't done so to the Kardashians, despite what they wear in their Instagram posts.</p><p>But if a small creator &mdash; say, an OnlyFans model &mdash; posted themselves in The Ultimate Bush, there's a high chance their post would be restricted. Instagram could claim that the post counted as sexual solicitation or nudity.</p><p>Double standards in <a href="https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/double-standards-social-media-content-moderation" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>social media moderation</u></a> have been studied. Back in 2023, researcher and founder of content moderation service <a href="https://reliabl.ai/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>Reliabl</u></a>, Annie Brown, told Mashable that while <a href="https://mashable.com/article/instagram-shadowbanning-lgbtq-sex-educator-accounts" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>Instagram supposedly allows for artistic representations</u></a> of nudity, many users observe that larger accounts &mdash; such as those of the Kardashians &mdash; can get away with it, while non-celebrities are at risk of having their accounts hidden from non-followers.</p><p>As of this writing, every $32 pair of <a href="https://skims.com/products/faux-hair-micro-string-thong-cocoa-black-curly" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>SKIMS' Faux Hair Micro String Thong</u></a> is on backorder, suggesting that the videos were widely seen. This simply wouldn't be the case with smaller creators.</p><p>Mashable has reached out to SKIMS and Instagram for comment.&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1202.      <title><![CDATA[The noise-cancelling JBL Tune Flex 2 earbuds are down to their best price ever]]></title>
  1203.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-jbl-tune-flex-2-deal</link>
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  1205.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:35:22 +0000</pubDate>
  1206.      <description><![CDATA[The JBL Tune Flex 2 noise-cancelling earbuds are on sale for $59.95 at Amazon. That's 40% off and their best price ever.]]></description>
  1207.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02R9zKVONE4ADKMkfM8NSwm/hero-image.png" alt="JBL Tune Flex 2 earbuds and case with purple and pink background"><p><strong>SAVE $50</strong>: As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aM86rm?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=JBL%20Tune%20Flex%202%20noise-cancelling%20earbuds&object_type=article&object_uuid=02R9zKVONE4ADKMkfM8NSwm&short_url=aM86rm&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">JBL Tune Flex 2 noise-cancelling earbuds</a> are on sale for just $59.95 at Amazon. That's a 45% discount and their <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0DVTGDZCR" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">best price on record</a>.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  1222.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: JBL</span>
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  1228.                        JBL Tune Flex 2
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  1233.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$59.95</span>
  1234.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
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  1237.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $50</span>
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  1240.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  1241.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/aM86rm?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=02R9zKVONE4ADKMkfM8NSwm&short_url=aM86rm&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  1246. <p>The <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-oct-prime-day-earbuds-deals-2025-day-2" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">earbuds deals during Prime Big Deal Days</a> earlier this month definitely impressed us, but if you missed out on grabbing a pair, you can still get a really good deal.</p><p>As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aM86rm?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=JBL%20Tune%20Flex%202%20noise-cancelling%20earbuds&object_type=article&object_uuid=02R9zKVONE4ADKMkfM8NSwm&short_url=aM86rm&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">JBL Tune Flex 2 noise-cancelling earbuds</a> are on sale for an <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0DVTGDZCR" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">all-time low price</a> of $59.95 at Amazon. That's a 45% discount from their usual cost of $109.95.</p><p>While we haven't tested the JBL Tune Flex 2, we have tested many JBL products and have never been disappointed in the sound quality. I actually own the JBL Endurance Peak earbuds myself and love them. The <a href="https://zdcs.link/aM86rm?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Tune%20Flex%202&object_type=article&object_uuid=02R9zKVONE4ADKMkfM8NSwm&short_url=aM86rm&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Tune Flex 2</a> deliver up to 48 hours of "Pure Bass Sound" and "Spatial Sound," thanks to 12mm dynamic drivers. The adaptive noise cancelling feature lets you block out as much of the outside world as you prefer. Download the JBL app, and you can adjust the noise cancellation, tweak ambient sound control settings, create playlists, check your fit, and even locate your earbuds.</p><p>The JBL buds also feature multipoint connectivity, dust and water resistance, and six mics for crystal clear calls. They're not the most advanced earbuds on the market, but if you want noise cancellation without spending an arm and a leg, they won't let you down. They even come in three color options to suit your style.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1249.      <title><![CDATA[The Lego Minecraft Advent calendar is down to a record-low price at Amazon]]></title>
  1250.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-lego-minecraft-advent-calendar-deal</link>
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  1252.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
  1253.      <description><![CDATA[The Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar is on sale at Amazon for $26.94, down from the standard price of $44.99. That's a 40% discount.]]></description>
  1254.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02VWYbAmqQjOq0HEBJ5lQdh/hero-image.jpg" alt="the Lego Minecraft advent calendar in a living room with a Christmas tree"><p><strong>SAVE $18.05: </strong>The <a href="https://zdcs.link/9ZM5qv?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Lego%20Minecraft%20Advent%20Calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=02VWYbAmqQjOq0HEBJ5lQdh&short_url=9ZM5qv&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar</a> is on sale at Amazon for a record-low price of $26.94, down from the normal price of $44.99. That's a 40% discount.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  1269.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Lego</span>
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  1274.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/9ZM5qv?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Lego%20Minecraft%20Advent%20Calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=02VWYbAmqQjOq0HEBJ5lQdh&short_url=9ZM5qv&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  1275.                        Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar
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  1280.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$26.94</span>
  1281.                                                <br>
  1282.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$44.99</span>
  1283.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $18.05</span>
  1284.                                                            </div>
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  1286.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  1287.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/9ZM5qv?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=02VWYbAmqQjOq0HEBJ5lQdh&short_url=9ZM5qv&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  1291. </div>
  1292. <p>You might still be prepping a <a href="https://mashable.com/article/amazon-halloween-store-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Halloween</a> costume and finding the best recipe for popcorn balls, but December holidays are rapidly approaching. If you like to celebrate the season with an Advent calendar and you or someone in your life is a Minecraft fan, check out this deal.</p><p>As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9ZM5qv?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Lego%20Minecraft%20Advent%20Calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=02VWYbAmqQjOq0HEBJ5lQdh&short_url=9ZM5qv&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar</a> is on sale for $26.94 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $44.99. That's a 40% discount that shaves $18.05 off. It's also a new <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0DRW6Z65D" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">record-low</a>, beating its sale price during <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-oct-prime-day-lego-deals-2025-day-3" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">October Prime Day</a>.</p><p>The best Advent calendars tend to sell out, and it seems the Lego Minecraft Advent calendar for 2025 is no different. This set is already sold out at <a href="https://zdcs.link/9gjO5q?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Lego&object_type=article&object_uuid=02VWYbAmqQjOq0HEBJ5lQdh&short_url=9gjO5q&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Lego</a>, which makes today's sale price at Amazon just that much more exciting. </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  1293.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  1294.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/free-lego-halloween-witch" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  1295.            <span class="ml-1">Lego is giving away free Witch models for Halloween &mdash; here&rsquo;s how to get yours on Oct. 26</span>
  1296.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  1297.        </a>
  1298.    </div>
  1299. <p>Minecraft is going all out for the holidays, and even the sheep have opted for red and green dyes this year. There's also an adorable mini Christmas tree, and a lucky villager has donned a Santa suit and hat. All of the 24 mini-Lego builds go great on the included snowy Minecraft diorama. Lego suggests this Advent calendar for those aged seven and up.</p><p>Before it sells out, secure your <a href="https://zdcs.link/9ZM5qv?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Lego%20Minecraft%20Advent%20Calendar&object_type=article&object_uuid=02VWYbAmqQjOq0HEBJ5lQdh&short_url=9ZM5qv&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Lego Minecraft Advent Calendar</a> for 2025 while it's on a major 40% discount at Amazon.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1302.      <title><![CDATA[Add the GEEKOM Mini PC AX8 Max to your PC setup for its lowest price yet]]></title>
  1303.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-geekom-mini-pc-ax8-max-deal</link>
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  1305.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:13:46 +0000</pubDate>
  1306.      <description><![CDATA[As of Oct. 15, get the GEEKOM Mini PC AX8 Max for its lowest price ever at Amazon.]]></description>
  1307.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03NX4Kr2iJISwzgx5mDUVY2/hero-image.png" alt="GEEKOM Mini PC AX8 Max on purple and pink abstract background"><p><strong>SAVE $250: </strong>As of Oct. 15, get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QWEwk6?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=GEEKOM%20Mini%20PC%20AX8%20Max&object_type=article&object_uuid=03NX4Kr2iJISwzgx5mDUVY2&short_url=QWEwk6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">GEEKOM Mini PC AX8 Max</a> for $499, down from its usual price of $749. That's a discount of 33% and the <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0DSPB26NK" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">lowest price we've seen</a>. </p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  1311.                                                                            <img class="object-contain absolute inset-0 p-12 w-full h-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03NX4Kr2iJISwzgx5mDUVY2/images-1.fill.size_256x256.v1760544083.png" alt="GEEKOM Mini PC AX8 Max on white background" width="256" height="256" loading="lazy">
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  1322.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Amazon</span>
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  1327.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/QWEwk6?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=GEEKOM%20Mini%20PC%20AX8%20Max&object_type=article&object_uuid=03NX4Kr2iJISwzgx5mDUVY2&short_url=QWEwk6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="GEEKOM Mini PC AX8 Max" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  1328.                        GEEKOM Mini PC AX8 Max
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  1331.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
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  1333.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$499</span>
  1334.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  1335.                                                <br>
  1336.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$749</span>
  1337.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $250</span>
  1338.                                                            </div>
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  1340.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  1341.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/QWEwk6?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=03NX4Kr2iJISwzgx5mDUVY2&short_url=QWEwk6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  1346. <p>If you need a new computer, you might want to consider downsizing. Not in terms of ability, but physical size in general, with a <a href="https://mashable.com/article/qualcomm-snapdragon-ufo-device" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">mini PC</a>. They're every bit as capable as their larger counterpart, but they take up much less real estate. If you're interested in taking the plunge, you can score a great mini PC for its lowest price yet at Amazon. </p><p>As of Oct. 15, get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QWEwk6?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=GEEKOM%20Mini%20PC%20AX8%20Max&object_type=article&object_uuid=03NX4Kr2iJISwzgx5mDUVY2&short_url=QWEwk6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">GEEKOM Mini PC AX8 Max</a> for $499, down from its usual price of $749. That's a discount of 33% and the <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0DSPB26NK" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">lowest price we've seen</a>. </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  1347.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  1348.        <a href="https://mashable.com/archive/acer-revo-build-modular-pc" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  1349.            <span class="ml-1">Acer Revo Build is a modular mini PC with stackable component blocks</span>
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  1351.        </a>
  1352.    </div>
  1353. <p>This mini PC boasts an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Radeon 780M GPU with 32GB of DDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, and multiple ports to make connectivity a breeze. It houses all of this in a tiny square that's just about the size of a Mac mini, so you can move it around wherever you need without having to rearrange or find a place for a huge PC tower. </p><p>It's small but mighty, with a special cooling system that keeps it able to function in such a tiny package and noise levels that are cut by up to 50% even when you're working on heavy tasks or multitasking. It also comes with Windows 11 Pro installed, so everything is already set up for you when you unbox it.</p><p>A mini PC is a great way to save money and put together a setup that's easily portable or modular if you want to move things around. If you're interested in giving it a go, now's the best time to do it, thanks to this killer deal. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1356.      <title><![CDATA[Fortnite lagging recently? Heres a fix.]]></title>
  1357.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/fortnite-dropped-fps-lagging-controller-microsoft-bug-fix</link>
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  1359.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
  1360.      <description><![CDATA[Here's how to fix the dropping FPS problem in Fortnite.]]></description>
  1361.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07dnwkoSSnn43zbXYay3Ss0/hero-image.jpg" alt="Fortnite logo on laptop with gaming controller"><p>A new <a href="https://mashable.com/category/fortnite" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Fortnite update</a> can mean a few things: A brand new season, an annual event like Fortnightmares or Winterfest, or even new additions to the game's map.</p><p>Unfortunately, it could also mean new bugs or glitches.</p><p>After the latest update, I found myself experiencing a brand-new bug that made the game lag to the point where it was unplayable. It would seemingly hit at the most random times during a <a href="https://mashable.com/article/fortnite-ftc-settlement-refund-how-to-apply" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Battle Royale</a>. It wasn't an internet issue as my connection was fine. It wasn't a bluetooth issue as I've been there with wireless controller bugs so I went ahead and bought a wired controller long ago and have mostly been glitch free since then.</p><p>However, this new bug which results in FPS (frames per second) dropping to ridiculously low levels at crucial points during a game, does appear to be controller-related even if you have a wired setup. It also seems that this issue may not be one of Fortnite's doing. The culprit appears to be Microsoft!</p><p>Either way, judging by some of the reactions online, this is a bug that's plaguing quite a few Fortnite players. Here's the fix.</p><h2>Fix Fortnite dropped FPS issue</h2><p>I discovered that quickly unplugging the controller and then plugging the USB-C cable back in would temporarily fix the issue. However, minutes later the FPS would drop again. Plus, unplugging your controller multiple times during a game isn't an ideal solution when a rival squad suddenly shows up and you're waiting for the controller to turn back on.</p><p>But, then I came across a Reddit thread from a few weeks ago with a comment from user <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/FortNiteBR/comments/1np0vhb/comment/ng3dqhg/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">u/0slambam0</a> that completely solved the problem for myself and everyone else in the thread. Choosing to delete programs sometimes carries usability risks, so people should make their own decision before trying a workaround solve. However, if you want to try it, here's how it's done.</p><ol><li><p>First, go to your Windows Search Bar, type in "Add or remove programs," and choose that option.</p></li><li><p>A new window will open up with a list of programs installed on your PC under "Apps &amp; Features." In the search bar, type in "Microsoft GameInput."</p></li><li><p>Some users will see one Microsoft GameInput listed. Others will see it listed two separate times. Regardless of how many you see, click them, and then click Uninstall.</p></li><li><p>After uninstalling Microsoft GameInput, unplug your controller and plug it back in.</p></li><li><p>That's it. The issue should be fixed. No more controller-related lagging issues! No more dropped frames!</p></li></ol><p>It appears this may be strictly a Windows 10 issue. The latest Microsoft GameInput update that you need to uninstall to fix the issue appears to have been installed in September, so it could be a glitch related to Microsoft's push to get users to upgrade to Windows 11.&nbsp;</p><p>However, with roughly <a href="https://www.techradar.com/pro/millions-of-users-say-theyll-keep-using-windows-10-past-end-of-life-despite-losing-security-support" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">half of all PC users</a> still using Windows 10, there's likely a lot of Fortnite games dealing with this, so here's the solution until you finally give in and update your PC to the latest operating system.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1364.      <title><![CDATA[This Apple Watch alternative is now on sale for its best price yet]]></title>
  1365.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-cmf-by-nothing-watch-3-pro-deal</link>
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  1367.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:05:36 +0000</pubDate>
  1368.      <description><![CDATA[As of Oct. 15, the CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro has dropped to $79, its lowest price ever. That’s a 20% discount and $20 in savings.]]></description>
  1369.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07h09cEI2XPrHH84dyNOs8p/hero-image.png" alt="A bright orange CMF By Nothing Watch 3 Pro smart watch against a green and orange background. "><p><strong>SAVE 20%:</strong> As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/av3X07?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=CMF%20by%20Nothing%20Watch%203%20Pro&object_type=article&object_uuid=07h09cEI2XPrHH84dyNOs8p&short_url=av3X07&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro</a> has dropped to $79, its lowest price ever. That&rsquo;s a 20% discount and $20 in savings.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  1382.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$79</span>
  1383.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
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  1389.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
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  1394. <p>If you&rsquo;ve been eying the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/apple-watch-series-11" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Apple Watch Series 11</a>, but just can&rsquo;t stomach the price, we found a budget deal on a feature-rich alternative that&rsquo;ll give you everything you need to monitor your <a href="https://mashable.com/category/health" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">health</a>, track your <a href="https://mashable.com/category/fitness" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">fitness goals</a>, and stay connected.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  1395.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  1396.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-calm-premium-myfitnesspal-deal" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  1397.            <span class="ml-1">Get a free year of MyFitnessPal Premium when you subscribe to Calm</span>
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  1401. <p>As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/av3X07?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=CMF%20by%20Nothing%20Watch%203%20Pro&object_type=article&object_uuid=07h09cEI2XPrHH84dyNOs8p&short_url=av3X07&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro</a> has dropped to $79, its lowest price ever, according to <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0F66TFJY3" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">CamelCamelCamel</a>. That&rsquo;s a 20% discount and $20 in savings.</p><p>The CMF by Nothing Watch 3 Pro definitely looks more expensive than it is, with a big 1.43-inch AMOLED screen and a sleek metal frame. It covers all your key health stats, including advanced tracking for heart rate, sleep, stress, and SpO2 levels. For outdoor workouts, the dual-band GPS gives you super-accurate route tracking, whether you're running or biking. Plus, with a battery that lasts up to 13 days on a single charge, you won't need to worry about it losing juice on your next run or weekend adventure.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1404.      <title><![CDATA[Google launches Veo 3.1 AI video generator. Here are the best new features.]]></title>
  1405.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/google-veo-3-1-announced-new-features</link>
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  1407.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  1408.      <description><![CDATA[Google announced Veo 3.1, which adds a host of new features to the AI video generator.]]></description>
  1409.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02YsswPdczit29jYqR1XD0J/hero-image.jpg" alt="The Google VEO 3 logo displayed on a smartphone."><p>While <a href="https://mashable.com/article/sora-2-first-impressions" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">OpenAI's Sora 2</a> has been getting all the attention recently, we found in <a href="https://mashable.com/article/openai-sora-2-vs-google-veo-3-ai-video" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">our comparison</a> that Google Veo 3 is a more capable video generation model altogether. Now, however, it looks like Google might be widening the gap with the Wednesday launch of Google Veo 3.1.</p><p>On top of the basic Veo 3.1 model, there's also a new Veo 3.1 Fast model, which is basically a lighter weight version of Veo 3.1. They're both now available in Gemini, the Vertex AI platform, and Google Flow, the AI video editing tool that's designed around AI-generated videos and editing them together.</p><p>So what's actually new with Google Veo 3.1? As you might expect, given the name, it's not necessarily a massive upgrade over Veo 3, which has only been out for a few months now. According to Google, Veo 3.1 offers richer audio as well as better narrative comprehension, which should help ensure that videos make more sense when put in the wider scope of the video. Last but not least, Google says Veo 3.1 offers enhanced realism when it comes to true-to-life textures.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  1410.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  1411.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/openai-sora-2-vs-google-veo-3-ai-video" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  1412.            <span class="ml-1">I tested OpenAI Sora 2 vs Google Veo 3 for AI video, and there&rsquo;s a very clear winner</span>
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  1416. <p>Some of the features available with Veo have been improved too, notably by adding audio capabilities. For example, Ingredients to Video is a feature that lets users upload reference images for Veo to use when creating a video. Users could upload a picture of a character and a location, and have Veo generate a video of the character in that location. This feature is available with audio in Gemini, the Vertex AI platform, and Google Flow, the video editing software that's designed around using Veoo to generate clips to use in a project.</p><p>Another feature that's been upgraded with audio is Scene Extension, which essentially allows users to extend a video clip. It's available with audio in the Gemini API, but not the Gemini app. It's also available in Flow.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  1417.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  1418.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/google-gemini-ai-photo-prompts-to-try" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  1419.            <span class="ml-1">6 Google Gemini AI photo prompts to try</span>
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  1423. <p>Another feature is First and Last Frame, which allows users to upload a static image of the first and final frame in a video and have Veo generate a transition between those two frames. It can be used in the Gemini API, Vertex AI, and Flow.</p><p>Additionally, Google is adding some precision features to Flow that could help users refine existing video clips. These include the ability to insert or remove objects in a way that looks realistic and natural, though we have yet to test it.</p><p>Veo 3.1 is now available in Google Flow, Gemini, and Vertex AI. The other features vary in how widely available they are. You'll need a Google AI Pro subscription to use the new models.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1426.      <title><![CDATA[Get a like-new Kindle Scribe for $175 cheaper than a brand-new device]]></title>
  1427.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-like-new-kindle-scribe-deal</link>
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  1429.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:58:20 +0000</pubDate>
  1430.      <description><![CDATA[A like-new Kindle Scribe with 64GB of storage is on sale for just $244.99 at Amazon. That's 30% cheaper than usual.]]></description>
  1431.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01ezgqI8aJkfeddMeMOeWue/hero-image.png" alt="Amazon Kindle Scribe with orange and teal background"><p><strong>SAVE $105</strong>: As of Oct. 15, you can grab a <a href="https://zdcs.link/9gjO6b?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=like-new%20Kindle%20Scribe&object_type=article&object_uuid=01ezgqI8aJkfeddMeMOeWue&short_url=9gjO6b&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">like-new Kindle Scribe</a> with 64GB at Amazon for only $244.99. As a refurbished model, it's typically priced at $349.99 &mdash; so that's 30% cheaper than usual. A new Scribe costs $419.99, so you'll save $175 total by going with a refurbished model.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  1445.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  1446.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Amazon</span>
  1447.                                    </div>
  1448.                        </div>
  1449.    <div class="pl-0 mt-3 w-full md:pl-7 md:mt-0 md:w-1/2">
  1450.                            <div class="mb-3">
  1451.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/9gjO6b?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Like-New%20Amazon%20Kindle%20Scribe%20%2864GB%29%20&object_type=article&object_uuid=01ezgqI8aJkfeddMeMOeWue&short_url=9gjO6b&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Like-New Amazon Kindle Scribe (64GB) " data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  1452.                        Like-New Amazon Kindle Scribe (64GB)
  1453.                    </a>
  1454.                            </div>
  1455.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
  1456.                <div class="md:w-2/3" style="line-height: 0.75rem">
  1457.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$244.99</span>
  1458.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  1459.                                                <br>
  1460.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$349.99</span>
  1461.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $105</span>
  1462.                                                            </div>
  1463.            </div>
  1464.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  1465.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/9gjO6b?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=01ezgqI8aJkfeddMeMOeWue&short_url=9gjO6b&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  1466.                    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Get Deal</button>
  1467.                </a>
  1468.                        </div>
  1469. </div>
  1470. <p>The Kindle deals during Amazon's <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-oct-prime-day-kindle-deals-2025-day-2" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Prime Big Deal Days</a> event were pretty dang good. But if you missed out, it's no sweat. You can grab a like-new Kindle Scribe for an even better price on this random Wednesday in October.</p><p>As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9gjO6b?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=2022%20Kindle%20Scribe%20with%2064GB%20is%20only%20%24244.99&object_type=article&object_uuid=01ezgqI8aJkfeddMeMOeWue&short_url=9gjO6b&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">2022 Kindle Scribe with 64GB is only $244.99</a> at Amazon. The only catch? It's a refurbished model in like-new condition. Amazon has tested, updated, cleaned, and inspected this device to ensure it's as good as if you bought it brand new. For comparison purposes, buying a <a href="https://zdcs.link/z6DoWY?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=brand-new%20Kindle%20Scribe&object_type=article&object_uuid=01ezgqI8aJkfeddMeMOeWue&short_url=z6DoWY&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">brand-new Kindle Scribe</a> with the same amount of storage would cost you $419.99. So you're saving $175 by opting for a refurbished model.</p><p>The Scribe is the only Kindle device that gives you the ability to take notes. It includes a premium pen for jotting down your thoughts and annotating in the margins of books as if you were writing in an actual notebook. It's also a bit bigger than a typical Kindle at 10.2 inches, making it a solid choice for someone with vision issues. "Overall, as an e-reader, the Kindle Scribe is quite good," Mashable's Alex Perry writes in his <a href="https://mashable.com/review/amazon-kindle-scribe-review" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">review</a>. However, it has some lag issues that make the typical $419.99 price tag hard to justify. At only $244.99, on the other hand, we're much more inclined to recommend it. Amazon guarantees that it's certified to look and work like it's new, and it even comes with the same warranty as a new device.</p><p>If you're looking to buy a Kindle and want the ability to mark up readings, now's the time to <a href="https://zdcs.link/9gjO6b?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=add%20the%20Scribe%20to%20your%20cart&object_type=article&object_uuid=01ezgqI8aJkfeddMeMOeWue&short_url=9gjO6b&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">add the Scribe to your cart</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1473.      <title><![CDATA[Watch a Google Pixel 10 Pro explode as JerryRigEverything stress tests it]]></title>
  1474.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/google-pixel-10-pro-fold-explode-battery-jerryrigeverything</link>
  1475.      <guid isPermaLink="false">00Xid5T0I3PUKwt87riQh9n</guid>
  1476.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:50:57 +0000</pubDate>
  1477.      <description><![CDATA[In a stress test video, a tech YouTuber managed to make Google's new foldable go up in smoke. Literally.]]></description>
  1478.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00Xid5T0I3PUKwt87riQh9n/hero-image.jpg" alt="Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold"><p><a href="https://mashable.com/category/google" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Google's</a> latest smartphone might not respond well to stress testing.</p><p>In a <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=8uS90jakOuw" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">new video</a> on the popular <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JerryRigEverything" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">JerryRigEverything</a> tech YouTube channel, host Zack Nelson put the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/google-pixel-10-pro-fold" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold</a> through its paces. In the video, he spends a bunch of time bending the phone to extreme degrees to test out its durability, doing things to it that no normal person would ever do on purpose. That's an important bit of context, because near the end of the video, he bends the phone a little <em>too</em> much and the battery quite literally goes up in smoke, leaving the phone as a smoldering paperweight on the testing table.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  1479.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  1480.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/google-is-bringing-popular-nano-banana-tool-to-more-products" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  1481.            <span class="ml-1">Google is bringing its popular Nano Banana tool to more products</span>
  1482.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  1483.        </a>
  1484.    </div>
  1485. <div class="mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-4xl">
  1486.    <div class="youtube-video-container" id="video-container-01K7P1DABDRNJ3A0YTW291CPZK"></div>
  1487. </div>
  1488.  
  1489.  
  1490. <p>Nelson said that this is actually the first time a phone has straight up exploded on him during testing &mdash; after a decade of testing devices. He does the same things to every phone he tests, so it's not like he treated the Pixel 10 Pro Fold worse than other devices. In fairness to Google, Elizabeth Chamberlain of iFixIt told <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/799561/google-pixel-10-pro-fold-jerryrigeverything-teardown-durability-bend-test-battery" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">The Verge</a> that this isn't <em>necessarily</em> a sign that something is wrong with the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. It's possible that Nelson didn't discharge enough battery out of the box before putting the phone through its paces, per Chamberlain.</p><p>Regardless, if you're Google, you probably don't want a newly released phone exploding live on camera. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1493.      <title><![CDATA[YouTube’s video player looks different. Here’s what changed.]]></title>
  1494.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/youtube-video-player-changes-redesign</link>
  1495.      <guid isPermaLink="false">01VlOjsWMHepJzceNDmmmOT</guid>
  1496.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:37:02 +0000</pubDate>
  1497.      <description><![CDATA[YouTube made some major design changes to its video player.]]></description>
  1498.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01VlOjsWMHepJzceNDmmmOT/hero-image.jpg" alt="youtube logo on a screen"><p>No, you're not imagining it &mdash; <a href="https://mashable.com/category/youtube" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">YouTube</a> looks different. </p><p>The <a href="https://mashable.com/category/google" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Google</a>-owned tech giant debuted a redesigned video player this week, which means that the way your videos look has changed. The company <a href="https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/380540176" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">described it</a> as a shift to create a more "expressive and intuitive experience." In practice, this means many of the buttons are more transparent (<a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-new-iphone-17-features-apple-event-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">sound familiar</a>?). The changes aim to make "the viewing experience more visually satisfying while obscuring less content." </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
  1499.    <div class="flex justify-center">
  1500.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01VlOjsWMHepJzceNDmmmOT/images-1.fill.size_2000x1210.v1760541334.png" alt="a look at how the new youtube appears" width="2000" height="1210" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01VlOjsWMHepJzceNDmmmOT/images-1.fill.size_800x484.v1760541334.png 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01VlOjsWMHepJzceNDmmmOT/images-1.fill.size_1400x847.v1760541334.png 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01VlOjsWMHepJzceNDmmmOT/images-1.fill.size_2000x1210.v1760541334.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
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  1505.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000"></span>
  1506.            <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: YouTube</span>
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  1509. <p>These aren't technical terms, but the new player embraces a bubbly, rounded design in lieu of its more pared-down, simplistic past. The buttons also seem much larger, which can <em>feel </em>more obtrusive, even if the transparency makes them less so in reality.</p><p>There are other, smaller changes, too, across the many ways you can watch YouTube &mdash; iOS, Android, web, and TV. On a television, for instance, video details moved to the upper-left corner. The double-tap to seek feature has been made "more modern and less intrusive," according to the company. YouTube also introduced a new visual for comment threading, which should make replies easier to follow. </p><p>Overall, it's not a massive change to how YouTube works. But the changes are certainly enough to make you pause when firing up a new video on the platform. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1512.      <title><![CDATA[Everything Apple announced today: Meet the new M5 MacBook, iPad]]></title>
  1513.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/everything-apple-announced-oct-15-m5-macbook-ipad-vision-pro</link>
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  1515.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:23:27 +0000</pubDate>
  1516.      <description><![CDATA[A roundup of all the M5 chip products from Apple like the new 14-in Macbook and iPad Pro]]></description>
  1517.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eccLa3hTBKQhfEkmO66hB/hero-image.jpg" alt="Turqouise square that reads M5 in the middle"><p>Apple just dropped its latest silicon bombshell &mdash; <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unleashes-m5-the-next-big-leap-in-ai-performance-for-apple-silicon/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">the M5 chip</a> &mdash; and it appears the company wants to dominate the AI hardware race from every angle. Unveiled today across a new 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro, the M5 marks what Apple calls &ldquo;the next big leap in AI performance,&rdquo; promising faster on-device machine learning, better efficiency, and stronger support for Apple Intelligence &mdash; the company&rsquo;s new suite of generative AI tools.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  1518.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  1519.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-macbook-pro-no-charger" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  1520.            <span class="ml-1">In Europe, Apple's new MacBook Pro comes without a charger</span>
  1521.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  1522.        </a>
  1523.    </div>
  1524. <p>The M5 chip, built on Apple&rsquo;s third-generation 3-nanometer process, features a 10-core CPU and GPU with a Neural Accelerator in every GPU core. Apple claims the M5 delivers up to 3.5x faster AI performance than last year&rsquo;s M4 and up to 6x faster than the M1 generation.</p><p>Whether it&rsquo;s a laptop, tablet, or mixed reality headset, the message is clear: the M5 is Apple&rsquo;s foundation for its AI-first future &mdash; and it&rsquo;s already in everything you can buy this fall. Here's everything announced:</p><h2>14-inch MacBook Pro</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
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  1526.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eccLa3hTBKQhfEkmO66hB/images-2.fill.size_2000x1333.v1760540907.jpg" alt="Apple MacBoo running Adobe Premiere Pro" width="2000" height="1333" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eccLa3hTBKQhfEkmO66hB/images-2.fill.size_800x533.v1760540907.jpg 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eccLa3hTBKQhfEkmO66hB/images-2.fill.size_1400x933.v1760540907.jpg 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eccLa3hTBKQhfEkmO66hB/images-2.fill.size_2000x1333.v1760540907.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
  1527.  
  1528.  
  1529.            </div>
  1530.            <div class="mt-2 subtitle-2 font-sans ">
  1531.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000"></span>
  1532.            <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Apple</span>
  1533.        </div>
  1534.    </div>
  1535. <p>The <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-macbook-pro-14inch-m5-chip" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">new 14-inch MacBook Pro</a> is the first Mac to get the M5 treatment. According to Apple, it&rsquo;s not just faster &mdash; it&rsquo;s smarter. The machine can now run large language models (LLMs) locally, accelerating workflows for developers, researchers, and creatives. Apple says the M5 MacBook Pro can deliver up to 24 hours of battery life, 1.6x faster graphics, and 2x faster SSD speeds compared to the M4 model.</p><p>It ships with macOS Tahoe, Apple&rsquo;s latest desktop OS, and features expanded Apple Intelligence integration, a brighter Liquid Retina XDR display, and a space black finish. The 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro starts at $1,599, with preorders open today and availability beginning Oct. 22. Be aware that if you're a European buyer, though, <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-macbook-pro-no-charger" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">the laptop will not ship with a charger</a>.</p><h2>iPad Pro</h2><div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
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  1537.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eccLa3hTBKQhfEkmO66hB/images-1.fill.size_2000x1429.v1760540907.jpg" alt="women in black turle neck with notes overlaid on the screen of the ipad" width="2000" height="1429" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eccLa3hTBKQhfEkmO66hB/images-1.fill.size_800x571.v1760540907.jpg 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eccLa3hTBKQhfEkmO66hB/images-1.fill.size_1400x1000.v1760540907.jpg 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eccLa3hTBKQhfEkmO66hB/images-1.fill.size_2000x1429.v1760540907.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
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  1540.            </div>
  1541.            <div class="mt-2 subtitle-2 font-sans ">
  1542.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000"></span>
  1543.            <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Apple</span>
  1544.        </div>
  1545.    </div>
  1546. <p><a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-ipad-pro-m5" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">The iPad Pro</a> joins the lineup as the lightest and thinnest yet, also powered by the new M5 chip. Apple says it delivers desktop-class AI capabilities for apps like Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, and now includes an enhanced display and longer battery life. With the M5, iPad users can take advantage of the same on-device Apple Intelligence features available on Mac, including generative image tools and smarter writing suggestions.</p><p>The M5 iPad Pro starts at $999 and is available for preorder today, shipping on Oct. 22.</p><h2>Apple Vision Pro</h2><p>Apple also <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-vision-pro-m5-announcement" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">announced an upgraded Vision Pro</a>, featuring the M5 chip and a new Dual Knit Band for comfort. The company says that the M5 dramatically improves rendering, battery life (now up to 2.5 hours of use), and AI-driven features in visionOS 26, such as new Personas, real-time translation, and spatial scene generation. The device also supports 120Hz refresh rates and sharper visuals thanks to improved micro-OLED displays.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
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  1548.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eccLa3hTBKQhfEkmO66hB/images-3.fill.size_2000x1124.v1760540907.jpg" alt="Side profile of the new Apple Vision Pro" width="2000" height="1124" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eccLa3hTBKQhfEkmO66hB/images-3.fill.size_800x450.v1760540907.jpg 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eccLa3hTBKQhfEkmO66hB/images-3.fill.size_1400x787.v1760540907.jpg 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07eccLa3hTBKQhfEkmO66hB/images-3.fill.size_2000x1124.v1760540907.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
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  1557. <p>The M5-powered Vision Pro will launch on October 22 and be available for demos in Apple Stores beginning this week. It will cost $3,499.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1560.      <title><![CDATA[Apples new 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro is up for preorder]]></title>
  1561.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/apple-macbook-pro-m5-14-inch-preorder</link>
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  1563.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:22:09 +0000</pubDate>
  1564.      <description><![CDATA[Apple's new 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip is now available for preorder. Here's where you can buy it ahead of launch.]]></description>
  1565.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05f361WaddQuPmdqEfkfSnK/hero-image.png" alt="a woman working on a 14-inch m5 apple macbook pro at an airport"><p>Today, Apple unveiled a refreshed <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-macbook-pro-14inch-m5-chip" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">14-inch MacBook Pro</a> powered by the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-intelligence-m5-chip" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">all-new M5 chip</a>. Just like its predecessor, it starts at $1,599 with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. </p><p>The M5 MacBook Pro is now available for preorder in the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aADbPq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Apple%20Store&object_type=article&object_uuid=05f361WaddQuPmdqEfkfSnK&short_url=aADbPq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Apple Store</a> ahead of its formal launch on Wednesday, Oct. 22. I'll update this story with Amazon and Best Buy's listings as soon as they go live.</p><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  1580.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Apple</span>
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  1585.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/aADbPq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Apple%20MacBook%20Pro%2C%2014-inch%20%28M5%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=05f361WaddQuPmdqEfkfSnK&short_url=aADbPq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5)" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  1586.                        Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5)
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  1589.                                    <div class="mb-4 font-serif text-sm font-normal leading-snug">Starting at $1,599</div>
  1590.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/aADbPq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=05f361WaddQuPmdqEfkfSnK&short_url=aADbPq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  1591.                    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Pre-order Here</button>
  1592.                </a>
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  1595. <p>The new MacBook Pro offers "3.5x the AI performance and up to 1.6x faster graphics than the previous generation," thanks to that M5 chip, Apple said in a <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unveils-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-powered-by-the-m5-chip/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">press release</a>. Its <a href="https://mashable.com/article/laptop-specs-explainer" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">CPU</a> is also faster, though the company didn't specify by how much.</p><p>The M5 MacBook Pro can be configured with up to 4TB of storage, up from a max of 1TB in the M4 model.</p><p>And that's pretty much it in the updates department. The M5 MacBook Pro is a carbon copy of its predecessor: It has the same 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (with an optional nano-texture upgrade), 12MP Center Stage camera, six-speaker sound system, port setup, and 24-hour battery life rating. It comes in the same space black and silver colorways, too.</p><p>In the M5 model's defense, the <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/the-best-macbooks" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">MacBook Pro line</a> hasn't seen a proper redesign since 2021, when Apple got rid of the Touch Bar, brought back MagSafe charging, and swapped its 13-inch model for a 14-incher. The next-generation M6 model will probably be a little more exciting &mdash;&nbsp;it's <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-macbook-pro-2027-oled-redesign-delayed" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">rumored to have an OLED display</a> &mdash;&nbsp;but it's still a year away.</p><p>The M5 chip isn't available on the 16-inch MacBook Pro just yet. That bigger variant still comes with the M4 Pro and M4 Max chips.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1598.      <title><![CDATA[Preorder the iPad Pro with M5 chip now — Apples most advanced tablet yet]]></title>
  1599.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-apple-ipad-pro-m5-preorder</link>
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  1601.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:20:01 +0000</pubDate>
  1602.      <description><![CDATA[As of Oct. 15, Apple dropped the latest iPad Pro, now with the M5 chip. It's available for preorder now, starting at $999 and will ship on Oct. 22.]]></description>
  1603.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/040t5wZDkI13xuCW429u8WU/hero-image.png" alt="A man in the back of a car holding up an iPad Pro"><p><strong>PREORDER NOW:</strong> On Oct. 15, Apple dropped the new <a href="https://zdcs.link/aeKwOW?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Apple%20iPad%20Pro&object_type=article&object_uuid=040t5wZDkI13xuCW429u8WU&short_url=aeKwOW&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Apple iPad Pro</a> with M5 chip. It's available for preorder now in The Apple Store and will ship on Oct. 22.</p><div class="flex flex-col mx-auto mt-6 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans md:mt-10 md:border-b-2 md:border-gray-100">
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  1605.        Where to preorder Apple iPad Pro with M5 chip
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  1612.                            Apple
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  1616.                                Apple iPad Pro with M5 chip
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  1619.                            <span class="font-bold md:text-base text-primary-400">$999</span>
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  1630.                                    <a class="w-full font-bold leading-6 text-center whitespace-nowrap hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/aeKwOW?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=product-summary-list&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Pre-Order%20Here&object_type=article&object_uuid=040t5wZDkI13xuCW429u8WU&short_url=aeKwOW&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="product-summary-list" data-ga-click rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)">
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  1632.                            Pre-Order Here
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  1638. <p>Without pomp and circumstance, Apple dropped a new lineup of devices on Oct. 15, including the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QGrGKx?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Vision%20Pro&object_type=article&object_uuid=040t5wZDkI13xuCW429u8WU&short_url=QGrGKx&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Vision Pro</a>, <a href="https://zdcs.link/QxxXWp?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=MacBook%20Pro&object_type=article&object_uuid=040t5wZDkI13xuCW429u8WU&short_url=QxxXWp&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">MacBook Pro</a>, and <a href="https://zdcs.link/zj74jM?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iPad%20Pro&object_type=article&object_uuid=040t5wZDkI13xuCW429u8WU&short_url=zj74jM&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">iPad Pro</a>. All three devices are now powered by Apple's latest chip, the M5, which Apple claims is over 4 times the peak GPU performance and is designed for AI.</p><p><a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-ipads" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Apple's iPads</a> are incredibly powerful tablets, even for creatives who need to edit photos or videos or tackle expansive graphic design projects. With the new M5 chip, this iPad delivers 3.5 times better AI performance than the iPad Pro with M4 chip. And with the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/ipados-26-review" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">new iPadOS 26 operating system</a>, it's <a href="https://mashable.com/article/ipads-are-macbook-laptops-replacement" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">more like a laptop</a> than ever, with a new window system and easy-to-access files.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
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  1640.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/040t5wZDkI13xuCW429u8WU/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1760540334.png" alt="An Apple iPad Pro" width="2000" height="1125" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/040t5wZDkI13xuCW429u8WU/images-2.fill.size_800x450.v1760540334.png 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/040t5wZDkI13xuCW429u8WU/images-2.fill.size_1400x788.v1760540334.png 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/040t5wZDkI13xuCW429u8WU/images-2.fill.size_2000x1125.v1760540334.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
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  1645.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000">With the new iPadOS 26, you can multitask better than ever with the new window system.</span>
  1646.            <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Apple</span>
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  1649. <p>The iPad Pro went a surprisingly long time without an update, and by that, we mean it went almost a year and a half. The iPad Air got an upgrade to the M3 chip less than a year after the M2 debuted, so Apple is always keeping us on our toes when it comes to product timelines.</p><p>The new <a href="https://zdcs.link/aeKwOW?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iPad%20Pro%20with%20M5%20chip&object_type=article&object_uuid=040t5wZDkI13xuCW429u8WU&short_url=aeKwOW&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">iPad Pro with M5 chip</a> will come in 11- and 13-inch models with the option between Space Black or Silver finish. That's not the only choice users have to make. The iPad Pro starts at 256GB of storage and maxes out at 2TB. The standard glass screen is available on all models, but the nano-texture glass is available on 1TB and 2TB models.</p><p>All models of the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aeKwOW?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iPad%20Pro%20with%20M5&object_type=article&object_uuid=040t5wZDkI13xuCW429u8WU&short_url=aeKwOW&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">iPad Pro with M5</a> are available for preorder as of Oct. 15 and will be available on Oct. 22.</p><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  1664.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Apple</span>
  1665.                                    </div>
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  1667.    <div class="pl-0 mt-3 w-full md:pl-7 md:mt-0 md:w-1/2">
  1668.                            <div class="mb-3">
  1669.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/aeKwOW?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Apple%20iPad%20Pro%20with%20M5%20chip&object_type=article&object_uuid=040t5wZDkI13xuCW429u8WU&short_url=aeKwOW&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Apple iPad Pro with M5 chip" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  1670.                        Apple iPad Pro with M5 chip
  1671.                    </a>
  1672.                            </div>
  1673.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
  1674.                <div class="md:w-2/3" style="line-height: 0.75rem">
  1675.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$999</span>
  1676.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Apple</span>
  1677.                                                <br>
  1678.                                                                                                                            </div>
  1679.            </div>
  1680.                            <div class="mb-4 font-serif text-sm font-normal leading-snug">Available on Oct. 22, starting at $999.</div>
  1681.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/aeKwOW?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=040t5wZDkI13xuCW429u8WU&short_url=aeKwOW&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  1682.                    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Pre-order Here</button>
  1683.                </a>
  1684.                        </div>
  1685. </div>]]></content:encoded>
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  1688.      <title><![CDATA[Heres how to preorder the new Apple Vision Pro before its Oct. 22 launch]]></title>
  1689.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-apple-vision-pro-preorder</link>
  1690.      <guid isPermaLink="false">03P6GX16D88kSkBEqpiOkvF</guid>
  1691.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:12:23 +0000</pubDate>
  1692.      <description><![CDATA[Preorders are live for the new Apple Vision Pro, which launches on Oct. 22. Its price is set at $3,499.]]></description>
  1693.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03P6GX16D88kSkBEqpiOkvF/hero-image.jpg" alt="a person wears the new apple vision pro"><p><strong>PREORDER FOR $3,499:</strong> Following the announcement of the new <a href="https://zdcs.link/9116NA?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Apple%20Vision%20Pro&object_type=article&object_uuid=03P6GX16D88kSkBEqpiOkvF&short_url=9116NA&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Apple Vision Pro</a>, preorders are live with a launch date set for Oct. 22.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
  1694.    <div class="absolute top-0 w-14 h-2.5 bg-secondary-300"></div>
  1695.    <div class="md:mx-0 md:w-1/2">
  1696.                                                        <a class="block overflow-hidden relative w-full border border-gray-100 aspect-square border-1" href="https://zdcs.link/9116NA?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=03P6GX16D88kSkBEqpiOkvF&short_url=9116NA&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click>
  1697.                                                                            <img class="object-contain absolute inset-0 p-12 w-full h-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03P6GX16D88kSkBEqpiOkvF/images-1.fill.size_256x166.v1760538951.png" alt="a side view of the new apple vision pro" width="256" height="166" loading="lazy">
  1698.  
  1699.  
  1700.                        
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  1702.                    <span class="absolute invisible p-1 mt-2 text-xs text-center text-white group-hover:visible tooltiptext bg-gray-600/0 group-hover:bg-gray-600/100">
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  1704.                    </span>
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  1706.                                            </a>
  1707.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  1708.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Apple</span>
  1709.                                    </div>
  1710.                        </div>
  1711.    <div class="pl-0 mt-3 w-full md:pl-7 md:mt-0 md:w-1/2">
  1712.                            <div class="mb-3">
  1713.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/9116NA?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Apple%20Vision%20Pro%20%28256GB%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=03P6GX16D88kSkBEqpiOkvF&short_url=9116NA&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Apple Vision Pro (256GB)" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  1714.                        Apple Vision Pro (256GB)
  1715.                    </a>
  1716.                            </div>
  1717.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
  1718.                <div class="md:w-2/3" style="line-height: 0.75rem">
  1719.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$3,499</span>
  1720.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Apple</span>
  1721.                                                <br>
  1722.                                                        </div>
  1723.            </div>
  1724.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  1725.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/9116NA?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=03P6GX16D88kSkBEqpiOkvF&short_url=9116NA&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  1726.                    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Get Deal</button>
  1727.                </a>
  1728.                        </div>
  1729. </div>
  1730. <p>With an updated M5 chip, the fresh new <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-vision-pro-m5-announcement" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Apple Vision Pro</a> comes with some minor but likely much-improved upgrades. With the M5 chip, Apple says the latest version will deliver "a leap forward in performance, improved display rendering, faster AI-powered workflows, and extended battery life," according to the brand's <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-vision-pro-upgraded-with-the-m5-chip-and-dual-knit-band/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">press release</a>.</p><p>You can now preorder the Apple Vision Pro at <a href="https://zdcs.link/9116NA?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=apple.com&object_type=article&object_uuid=03P6GX16D88kSkBEqpiOkvF&short_url=9116NA&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">apple.com</a>. Prices start at $3,499 for the 256GB version. That bumps up to $3,699 for the 512GB model and tops out at $3,899 for 1TB. There's also the option to add in Zeiss readers for $99 or a prescription for $149. All orders come with free shipping or the option to pick it up in-store. The expected launch date is Oct. 22.</p><p>The updated Apple Vision Pro also comes with a Dual Knit Band, designed to make for a more comfortable wearing experience. And instead of the one strap around the back of the head, the knit band has two straps with an additional band that sits on top of the head for a more snug and secure fit. If you love the look and fit of this new <a href="https://zdcs.link/QKqOGy?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Dual%20Knit%20Band&object_type=article&object_uuid=03P6GX16D88kSkBEqpiOkvF&short_url=QKqOGy&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Dual Knit Band</a>, but you don't plan on upgrading to the M5 Apple Vision Pro, you can buy the band separately to use on the original for $99. </p><p>Preorders for the Apple Vision Pro come with all the essentials to get you started, as well as some nice accessories. Your delivery will arrive with the Apple Vision Pro and the Dual Knit Band, plus a light seal, two light seal cushions, a cover for the front, and the battery. There are also extras like a cloth for polishing, a USB-C cable for charging, and the power adapter.</p><p>If you'd like to see the Apple Vision Pro IRL before you preorder, schedule an <a href="https://www.apple.com/retail/instore-shopping-session/session-selection/?topic=visionpro" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">in-store demo</a>, which Apple says is available at all locations that sell the Vision Pro. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1733.      <title><![CDATA[Champagne Problems trailer: Minka Kelly has a Parisian love affair at Christmas]]></title>
  1734.      <link>https://mashable.com/video/champagne-problems-trailer</link>
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  1736.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:11:24 +0000</pubDate>
  1737.      <description><![CDATA['Champagne Problems' trailer: Tom Wozniczka plays Minka Kelly's prince charming in a French holiday romance.]]></description>
  1738.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/06H8icHbLS2D0FfDTN7ddlE/hero-image.jpg" alt="Still from Champagne Problems"><p><em>Champagne Problems </em>delves deep into romantic comedy territory with its central lovers. Minka Kelly stars as Sydney Price, an ambitious American executive who's traveling to Paris for business. Then, like many a rom-com heroine before her, she meets a dashing stranger (Tom Wozniczka), and naturally they share a big, swoon-worthy kiss &mdash;&nbsp;only to find out they are enemies! (We love an enemies-to-friends arc.) </p><p>See, Sydney is on a mission to acquire Chateau Cassell, a family-owned business in France's Champagne region. Her handsome kisser? It just so happens he's Henri Cassell, son of the Chateau Cassell's founder, and he doesn't want his dad to sell to some boorish American. More stressful still, while Sydney's heart, head, and loins are doing battle over her feelings for Henri and her professional ambitions, she must fight for her chance to buy the business by playing the games that Henri's father, Hugo Cassell (Thibault de Montalembert), has arranged. </p><p>So, you've got a serious American businesswoman who might need a little more fun in her life. You've got a snobby French heir to a Champagne house, who's giving some serious Darcy vibes with his snootiness. And the whole thing takes place in the dazzling lights of Paris and the scenic French countryside, complete with castles, bubbly, and a brawny dreamboat. Also, it's Christmas, because sure, why not? What more could you wish for? </p><p><em>Champagne Problems </em>premieres on Netflix on Nov. 19. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1741.      <title><![CDATA[Get a free year of MyFitnessPal Premium when you subscribe to Calm]]></title>
  1742.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-calm-premium-myfitnesspal-deal</link>
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  1744.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:02:34 +0000</pubDate>
  1745.      <description><![CDATA[For a limited time, when you buy a one-year subscription to Calm Premium, you'll also get a free one-year trial of MyFitnessPal Premium.]]></description>
  1746.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0334L75FPgaXzSusHsVaApi/hero-image.png" alt="The calm and myfitnesspal app against a blue background. "><p><strong>GET A FREE SUBSCRIPTION:</strong> For a limited time, when you buy a one-year subscription to <a href="https://zdcs.link/ao6XmL?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Calm%20Premium&object_type=article&object_uuid=0334L75FPgaXzSusHsVaApi&short_url=ao6XmL&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Calm Premium</a>, you'll also get a free one-year trial of <a href="https://zdcs.link/QrAXl8?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=MyFitnessPal%20Premium&object_type=article&object_uuid=0334L75FPgaXzSusHsVaApi&short_url=QrAXl8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">MyFitnessPal Premium</a>.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
  1747.    <div class="absolute top-0 w-14 h-2.5 bg-secondary-300"></div>
  1748.    <div class="md:mx-0 md:w-1/2">
  1749.                                                        <a class="block overflow-hidden relative w-full border border-gray-100 aspect-square border-1" href="https://zdcs.link/ao6XmL?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=0334L75FPgaXzSusHsVaApi&short_url=ao6XmL&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click>
  1750.                                                                            <img class="object-contain absolute inset-0 p-12 w-full h-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0334L75FPgaXzSusHsVaApi/images-1.fill.size_256x256.v1760538484.png" alt="Calm and MyFitnessPal logos" width="256" height="256" loading="lazy">
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  1757.                    </span>
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  1759.                                            </a>
  1760.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  1761.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Calm / MyFitnessPal</span>
  1762.                                    </div>
  1763.                        </div>
  1764.    <div class="pl-0 mt-3 w-full md:pl-7 md:mt-0 md:w-1/2">
  1765.                            <div class="mb-3">
  1766.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/ao6XmL?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Calm%20Premium%20&object_type=article&object_uuid=0334L75FPgaXzSusHsVaApi&short_url=ao6XmL&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Calm Premium " data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  1767.                        Calm Premium
  1768.                    </a>
  1769.                            </div>
  1770.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
  1771.                <div class="md:w-2/3" style="line-height: 0.75rem">
  1772.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$62.99</span>
  1773.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Calm</span>
  1774.                                                <br>
  1775.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$69.99</span>
  1776.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $7.00</span>
  1777.                                                            </div>
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  1779.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  1780.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/ao6XmL?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=0334L75FPgaXzSusHsVaApi&short_url=ao6XmL&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  1782.                </a>
  1783.                        </div>
  1784. </div>
  1785. <p>It&rsquo;s <em>never</em> a bad time to invest in your <a href="https://mashable.com/category/health" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">health</a>, and right now, two of the biggest names in the industry are making it a little easier (and cheaper) through a limited-time BOGO offer. </p><p>As of Oct. 15, any new U.S. <a href="https://zdcs.link/ao6XmL?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Calm&object_type=article&object_uuid=0334L75FPgaXzSusHsVaApi&short_url=ao6XmL&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Calm</a> subscriber will receive a free year of <a href="https://zdcs.link/QrAXl8?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=MyFitnessPal%20Premium&object_type=article&object_uuid=0334L75FPgaXzSusHsVaApi&short_url=QrAXl8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">MyFitnessPal Premium</a> with their purchase. This deal runs through Nov. 30, 2025, and according to the <a href="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/myfitnesspal-and-calm-bring-mind-body-wellness-to-members-nationwide-302576682.html" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">press release</a>, it&rsquo;s limited to the first 10,000 people who sign up. When your year is up, the Calm subscription will auto-renew at the regular price of $79.99 (unless you cancel). </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  1786.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  1787.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/polar-loop-announcement" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  1788.            <span class="ml-1">This new Whoop dupe solves one of the biggest problems with fitness trackers</span>
  1789.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  1790.        </a>
  1791.    </div>
  1792. <p>Calm Premium gives you access to the app&rsquo;s entire library of content, which includes hundreds of guided meditations, exclusive music tracks for focus and relaxation, and thousands of Slee Stories to help you wind down. It&rsquo;s definitely an upgrade from the free version, and according to a Calm survey, 92 percent of subscribers who use the app regularly (five or more times per week) reported higher quality sleep. </p><p>Plus, with one free year of MyFitnessPal Premium (Note: this is not a free year of Premium+), you&rsquo;ll be able to track your meals, monitor your caloric intake, and access tailored nutritional insights ad-free. You&rsquo;ll also be able to use the barcode scanner and the new Voice Log feature, which lets you record entire meals just by talking.</p>]]></content:encoded>
  1793.    </item>
  1794.    <item>
  1795.      <title><![CDATA[Threads users can now start group chats with up to 50 friends]]></title>
  1796.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/threads-group-chats-50-friends</link>
  1797.      <guid isPermaLink="false">06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI</guid>
  1798.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  1799.      <description><![CDATA[Meta’s Threads now lets users create group chats of up to 50 people, marking its biggest messaging update yet.]]></description>
  1800.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/hero-image.png" alt="Threads group chats"><p>Every platform is a messaging platform, so it's kind of shocking that <a href="https://mashable.com/article/who-is-actually-using-threads" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Threads</a>, <a href="https://mashable.com/category/meta" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Meta's</a> 2023 answer to <a href="https://mashable.com/category/twitter" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">X's</a> turmoil, reached a whopping <a href="https://mashable.com/article/threads-monthly-users-400-million" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">400 million monthly active users in August</a> without an option to send a group chat. Today, that changed.</p><p>Threads <a href="https://about.fb.com/news/2025/07/introducing-messaging-highlighted-perspectives-threads/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">announced on Wednesday</a> that users can start a group chat with up to 50 people, customize the chat with a name, and invite friends with a link so you don't have to do it all individually. The feature is only available to users over 18 years old, and you can only add people who follow you on Threads. It's not yet available on desktop, so, for now at least, you'll need to use the app.</p><div class="mx-auto max-w-3xl">
  1801.    <div class="py-4 mt-12 font-sans text-base border-t-2 border-gray-100">
  1802.        <strong class="uppercase">Total Time</strong>
  1803.        <ul class="!list-none !p-0 !m-0">
  1804.            <li>1 min</li>
  1805.        </ul>
  1806.    </div>
  1807.    <div class="py-4 font-sans text-base border-gray-100 border-y-2">
  1808.        <strong class="text-gray-900 uppercase">What You Need</strong>
  1809.        <ul class="!list-none !p-0 !m-0">
  1810.                            <li>
  1811.                    Threads app
  1812.                </li>
  1813.                    </ul>
  1814.    </div>
  1815.    <div>
  1816.                    <div class="mt-12 font-serif">
  1817.                <p>
  1818.                    <strong class="font-sans">Step 1:
  1819.                                                    Navigate to your messages
  1820.                                            </strong>
  1821.                                    </p>
  1822.                                    <p>
  1823.                        Click the button on the bottom menu of the Threads app that looks like an envelope
  1824.                    </p>
  1825.                
  1826.                                    <div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
  1827.    <div class="flex justify-center">
  1828.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-1.fill.size_346x750.v1760532999.png" alt="Messages on Threads" width="346" height="750" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-1.fill.size_800x1734.v1760532999.png 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-1.fill.size_1400x3035.v1760532999.png 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-1.fill.size_2000x4336.v1760532999.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
  1829.  
  1830.  
  1831.            </div>
  1832.            <div class="mt-2 subtitle-2 font-sans max-w-3xl text-center mx-auto">
  1833.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000"></span>
  1834.            <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Threads screenshot</span>
  1835.        </div>
  1836.    </div>
  1837.                            </div>
  1838.                    <div class="mt-12 font-serif">
  1839.                <p>
  1840.                    <strong class="font-sans">Step 2:
  1841.                                                    Create a new message
  1842.                                            </strong>
  1843.                                    </p>
  1844.                                    <p>
  1845.                        Click the create button at the top right corner of the messages page
  1846.                    </p>
  1847.                
  1848.                                    <div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
  1849.    <div class="flex justify-center">
  1850.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-2.fill.size_346x750.v1760532999.png" alt="Create a new message" width="346" height="750" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-2.fill.size_800x1734.v1760532999.png 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-2.fill.size_1400x3035.v1760532999.png 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-2.fill.size_2000x4336.v1760532999.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
  1851.  
  1852.  
  1853.            </div>
  1854.            <div class="mt-2 subtitle-2 font-sans max-w-3xl text-center mx-auto">
  1855.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000"></span>
  1856.            <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Threads screenshot</span>
  1857.        </div>
  1858.    </div>
  1859.                            </div>
  1860.                    <div class="mt-12 font-serif">
  1861.                <p>
  1862.                    <strong class="font-sans">Step 3:
  1863.                                                    Add up to 50 users
  1864.                                            </strong>
  1865.                                    </p>
  1866.                                    <p>
  1867.                        Add up to 50 Threads users to your group chat. They must all be following you.
  1868.                    </p>
  1869.                
  1870.                                    <div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
  1871.    <div class="flex justify-center">
  1872.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-3.fill.size_346x750.v1760532999.png" alt="Add up to 50 users" width="346" height="750" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-3.fill.size_800x1734.v1760532999.png 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-3.fill.size_1400x3035.v1760532999.png 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-3.fill.size_2000x4336.v1760532999.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
  1873.  
  1874.  
  1875.            </div>
  1876.            <div class="mt-2 subtitle-2 font-sans max-w-3xl text-center mx-auto">
  1877.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000"></span>
  1878.            <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Threads screenshot</span>
  1879.        </div>
  1880.    </div>
  1881.                            </div>
  1882.                    <div class="mt-12 font-serif">
  1883.                <p>
  1884.                    <strong class="font-sans">Step 4:
  1885.                                                    Customize your group chat name
  1886.                                            </strong>
  1887.                                    </p>
  1888.                                    <p>
  1889.                        Change the name of your groupchat.
  1890.                    </p>
  1891.                
  1892.                                    <div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
  1893.    <div class="flex justify-center">
  1894.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-5.fill.size_346x750.v1760532999.png" alt="Customize your group chat name" width="346" height="750" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-5.fill.size_800x1734.v1760532999.png 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-5.fill.size_1400x3035.v1760532999.png 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06l8cnCeoAltgjnoM7GOWwI/images-5.fill.size_2000x4336.v1760532999.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
  1895.  
  1896.  
  1897.            </div>
  1898.            <div class="mt-2 subtitle-2 font-sans max-w-3xl text-center mx-auto">
  1899.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000"></span>
  1900.            <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Threads screenshot</span>
  1901.        </div>
  1902.    </div>
  1903.                            </div>
  1904.            </div>
  1905. </div>
  1906. <p>Threads also announced it's rolling out messaging in the EU, and reiterated that they've added support for photos, videos, GIFs, and stickers in messaging. As with other Meta platforms, there are some safety standards implemented to messaging &mdash; a messaging requests folder, privacy settings, and a hidden folder.</p><p>"As more people join communities they only follow on Threads, messaging makes it easier to build and strengthen connections without the need to switch apps," a Threads blog post published Wednesday reads. "We&rsquo;ll continue refining the experience based on community feedback, with more updates &mdash;&nbsp;including improved inbox management tools &mdash;&nbsp;on the way."</p>]]></content:encoded>
  1907.    </item>
  1908.    <item>
  1909.      <title><![CDATA[Apple unveils M5 chip, supercharging AI performance]]></title>
  1910.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/apple-intelligence-m5-chip</link>
  1911.      <guid isPermaLink="false">03gHNcatTwSrjeAVkbWuUOM</guid>
  1912.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:51:36 +0000</pubDate>
  1913.      <description><![CDATA[Apple unveils M5 chip specs, built to transform devices' AI processing power.]]></description>
  1914.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03gHNcatTwSrjeAVkbWuUOM/hero-image.jpg" alt="A MacBook displays the interface for generative AI app Draw Things."><p><a href="https://mashable.com/category/apple" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Apple</a> has finally announced its new super-powered processor, expected to be the core of the refreshed 14-inch MacBook Pro, <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-ipad-pro-m5" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">iPad Pro</a>, and Vision Pro. </p><p>The M5 chip boasts four times the processing power of the company's last entry, as well as a more powerful CPU, improved 16-core Neural Engine, and increased memory bandwidth. But most significantly to the tech giant &mdash; which has leaned into Apple Intelligence I in its recent product and feature launches &mdash; it's a major leap forward for Apple's AI and silicon investments. </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  1915.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  1916.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-macbook-pro-no-charger" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  1917.            <span class="ml-1">In Europe, Apple's new MacBook Pro comes without a charger</span>
  1918.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  1919.        </a>
  1920.    </div>
  1921. <p>"With the introduction of Neural Accelerators in the GPU, M5 delivers a huge boost to AI workloads," said Johny Srouji, Apple&rsquo;s senior vice president of Hardware Technologies in a <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unleashes-m5-the-next-big-leap-in-ai-performance-for-apple-silicon/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">blog post</a>. "Combined with a big increase in graphics performance, the world&rsquo;s fastest CPU core, a faster Neural Engine, and even higher unified memory bandwidth, M5 brings far more performance and capabilities to MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro.&rdquo;</p><p>Generative AI features, like Apple Vision Pro's Personas and Apple Intelligence's integrated tools and assistants, will be faster and more energy efficient with M5's Neural Engine, according to Apple. The company is pitching M5's next gen GPU as a revolutionary upgrade for apps running on Apple frameworks and APIs, resulting in "smoother gameplay, more realistic visuals in 3D applications, and faster rendering times for complex graphics projects and other visually intensive applications."</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  1922.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  1923.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-macbook-pro-14inch-m5-chip" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  1924.            <span class="ml-1">Apple unveils the new 14&#8209;inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip and 24-hour battery life</span>
  1925.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  1926.        </a>
  1927.    </div>
  1928. <p>Not all devices will get the M5 enhancement, though, with higher end higher-end 14-inch MacBook Pros and 16-inch MacBook Pros left out of the upgrade for now, ArsTechnica <a href="https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/10/new-apple-m5-is-the-centerpiece-of-an-updated-14-inch-macbook-pro/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">reports</a>. </p>]]></content:encoded>
  1929.    </item>
  1930.    <item>
  1931.      <title><![CDATA[In Europe, Apples new MacBook Pro comes without a charger]]></title>
  1932.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/apple-macbook-pro-no-charger</link>
  1933.      <guid isPermaLink="false">049IIxHEspqdgW1SA4PICuW</guid>
  1934.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:31:09 +0000</pubDate>
  1935.      <description><![CDATA[Apple's new MacBook Pro comes with a charger in the box, though only in Europe.]]></description>
  1936.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/049IIxHEspqdgW1SA4PICuW/hero-image.jpg" alt="Apple charger"><p>If you're buying Apple's new <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-macbook-pro-14inch-m5-chip" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">M5 MacBook Pro</a> in Europe, you won't get a charger in the box. </p><p>This is hardly surprising, given that Apple started shipping iPhones and other devices without a charging brick a few years back. Still, while nearly everyone has an extra phone charging brick lying around, that might not be the case with MacBooks, so this is certain to irk some users. </p><p>If you don't have a spare charging brick lying around, you'll have to purchase one at an extra cost. In the UK, the 70W USB-C Power Adapter costs &pound;59.00. In Germany, it will set you back &euro;65. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
  1937.    <div class="flex justify-center">
  1938.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/049IIxHEspqdgW1SA4PICuW/images-1.fill.size_2000x947.v1760538226.png" alt="Apple MacBook Pro" width="2000" height="947" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/049IIxHEspqdgW1SA4PICuW/images-1.fill.size_800x379.v1760538226.png 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/049IIxHEspqdgW1SA4PICuW/images-1.fill.size_1400x663.v1760538226.png 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/049IIxHEspqdgW1SA4PICuW/images-1.fill.size_2000x947.v1760538226.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
  1939.  
  1940.  
  1941.            </div>
  1942.            <div class="mt-2 subtitle-2 font-sans ">
  1943.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000">"No power adapter."</span>
  1944.            <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Apple</span>
  1945.        </div>
  1946.    </div>
  1947. <p>As noticed by MacRumors, the new MacBook Pro comes with a charger in the box in the U.S. and other regions outside of Europe. At least you still get a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
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  1949.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/049IIxHEspqdgW1SA4PICuW/images-2.fill.size_2000x1137.v1760538226.png" alt="Apple MacBook Pro" width="2000" height="1137" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/049IIxHEspqdgW1SA4PICuW/images-2.fill.size_800x455.v1760538226.png 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/049IIxHEspqdgW1SA4PICuW/images-2.fill.size_1400x796.v1760538226.png 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/049IIxHEspqdgW1SA4PICuW/images-2.fill.size_2000x1137.v1760538226.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
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  1953.            <div class="mt-2 subtitle-2 font-sans ">
  1954.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000">Two whole meters!</span>
  1955.            <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Apple</span>
  1956.        </div>
  1957.    </div>
  1958. <p>Apple stopped shipping chargers with many of its products, starting with the iPhone 12, citing environmental concerns. While this wasn't met with a lot of enthusiasm in <a href="https://mashable.com/article/brazil-fine-apple-iphone-charger" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">some markets</a>, the company continued to gradually remove charging bricks out of its product boxes over the years. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  1961.      <title><![CDATA[Grab a Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker for its best price ever]]></title>
  1962.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-tile-mate-deal</link>
  1963.      <guid isPermaLink="false">07bCsV6KxQFH0yOmkFYRr37</guid>
  1964.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:24:03 +0000</pubDate>
  1965.      <description><![CDATA[The Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker is down to just $14.99 at Amazon, which is its best price on record. Save 40% as of Oct. 15.]]></description>
  1966.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07bCsV6KxQFH0yOmkFYRr37/hero-image.png" alt="Tile Mate in black with blue and purple background"><p><strong>SAVE $10</strong>: As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/z7MEDP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Tile%20Mate%20Bluetooth%20tracker&object_type=article&object_uuid=07bCsV6KxQFH0yOmkFYRr37&short_url=z7MEDP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Tile Mate Bluetooth tracker</a> is on sale for just $14.99 at Amazon. That's 40% off its typical list price of $24.99 and a new record-low.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  1969.                                                        <a class="block overflow-hidden relative w-full border border-gray-100 aspect-square border-1" href="https://zdcs.link/z7MEDP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=07bCsV6KxQFH0yOmkFYRr37&short_url=z7MEDP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click>
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  1980.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  1981.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Life360</span>
  1982.                                    </div>
  1983.                        </div>
  1984.    <div class="pl-0 mt-3 w-full md:pl-7 md:mt-0 md:w-1/2">
  1985.                            <div class="mb-3">
  1986.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/z7MEDP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Tile%20Mate&object_type=article&object_uuid=07bCsV6KxQFH0yOmkFYRr37&short_url=z7MEDP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Tile Mate" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  1987.                        Tile Mate
  1988.                    </a>
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  1990.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
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  1992.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$14.99</span>
  1993.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  1994.                                                <br>
  1995.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$24.99</span>
  1996.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $10.00</span>
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  1999.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  2000.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/z7MEDP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=07bCsV6KxQFH0yOmkFYRr37&short_url=z7MEDP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  2001.                    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Get Deal</button>
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  2004. </div>
  2005. <p>If you're regularly misplacing important items and you haven't invested in Bluetooth trackers yet, this deal on the Tile Mate is the perfect excuse to start. </p><p>As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/z7MEDP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Tile%20Mate&object_type=article&object_uuid=07bCsV6KxQFH0yOmkFYRr37&short_url=z7MEDP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Tile Mate</a> is on sale for only $14.99 at Amazon. That's 40% or $10 off its usual cost of $24.99 and its <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0D63657GY" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">lowest price on record</a>.</p><p>Tile is kind of the OG of Bluetooth trackers and the Mate was one of the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/tile-mate-and-pro" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">first to hit the market</a> way back in 2016. Since then, it's had quite a few <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tile-mate-2024" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">upgrades</a> and facelifts, ensuring it's still a solid option in an increasingly crowded category. It remains one of our <a href="https://mashable.com/article/android-bluetooth-trackers" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">top picks in 2025</a> &mdash; specifically for households with Apple and Android devices under one roof. Many Bluetooth trackers are specifically built for Apple, Google, or Samsung devices, but Tile has its own network via the Life360 app and is device agnostic.</p><p>The Tile Mate's features are competitive &mdash; it can ring your phone from the tracker and trigger a silent alarm with an SOS alert. However, because it has its own network, it's a bit less developed than other trackers. The Bluetooth range is also smaller at only 350 feet, which makes the Mate better for finding household items than locating lost luggage. We recommend attaching these little trackers to things like your keys, wallet, remote control, or any other device you tend to lose track of around the house. </p><p>While the Tile Mate comes in all sorts of fun colors, you'll only get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/z7MEDP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=all-time%20low%20%2414.99%20price%20on%20the%20black%20option&object_type=article&object_uuid=07bCsV6KxQFH0yOmkFYRr37&short_url=z7MEDP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">all-time low $14.99 price on the black option</a>. Otherwise, it'll cost you an extra $5 per tracker. FWIW, that's still cheaper than an <a href="https://zdcs.link/Qp4XdZ?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=AirTag&object_type=article&object_uuid=07bCsV6KxQFH0yOmkFYRr37&short_url=Qp4XdZ&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">AirTag</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2008.      <title><![CDATA[TiVo discontinues its DVR boxes, and some of us feel a little older]]></title>
  2009.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/tivo-dvr-boxes-discontinued-feel-old-yet</link>
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  2011.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:20:34 +0000</pubDate>
  2012.      <description><![CDATA[TiVo is discontinuing the thing that made it famous. It's the official end of an era.]]></description>
  2013.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00DfcCiDxYSjxdilMgP1KJ4/hero-image.jpg" alt="tivo boxes stacked "><p>In a move that you <a href="https://mashable.com/article/tivo-acquired" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">might've expected</a> already happened years ago, TiVo has officially killed off its DVR recording boxes. </p><p>The company is no longer selling the boxes that revolutionized the way folks watched TV. Remember the neighborhood family that first got a TiVo? It was like magic. Now, well, it's the era of streaming. And recording a live show &mdash; if you need to do it at all &mdash; does not require a different set-top box. </p><p>The disappearance of the TiVo DVR was <a href="https://cordcuttersnews.com/tivo-stops-selling-dvrs-marking-the-end-of-an-era/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">first reported</a> by Cord Cutter News. The news has since been confirmed by the company.</p><p>&ldquo;I can confirm that as of October 1, 2025, TiVo stopped selling physical DVR products, including hardware and accessories, both online and through agents,&rdquo; spokeswoman Caroline Anson <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/news/times-up-for-a-timeshifting-trailblazer-tivo-discontinues-its-standalone" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">told <em>PC Mag</em></a>. &ldquo;TiVo no longer manufactures hardware, and our remaining inventory is now depleted, though we will continue to offer support for the products going forward.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p><p>(Disclosure: <em>PC Mag </em>is owned by Ziff Davis, which also owns Mashable.)</p><p>TiVo has pivoted to being a software company, creating an operating system <a href="https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/tv-movies/tivo-has-discontinued-its-dvr-boxes-123037999.html" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">mostly used</a> by TVs sold in Europe. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2016.      <title><![CDATA[Level up your cleaning routine with the iRobot Roomba Plus 405 for its lowest price yet]]></title>
  2017.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-irobot-roomba-plus-405-deal</link>
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  2019.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:18:25 +0000</pubDate>
  2020.      <description><![CDATA[As of Oct. 15, get the iRobot Roomba Plus 405 for its lowest price yet.]]></description>
  2021.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/052kJmnnGTJ4IEHTeyaITA2/hero-image.png" alt="iRobot Roomba Plus 405 on blue and dark blue abstract background"><p><strong>SAVE $266.01: </strong>As of Oct. 15, get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVpeo?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iRobot%20Roomba%20Plus%20405%20Combo&object_type=article&object_uuid=052kJmnnGTJ4IEHTeyaITA2&short_url=QPVpeo&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo</a> for $398.99, down from its usual price of $665. That's a discount of 40% and the <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0DPNKVFVW" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">lowest price we've seen</a>. </p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  2036.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Amazon</span>
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  2041.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVpeo?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=iRobot%20Roomba%20Plus%20405%20Combo%20&object_type=article&object_uuid=052kJmnnGTJ4IEHTeyaITA2&short_url=QPVpeo&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo " data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  2042.                        iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo
  2043.                    </a>
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  2045.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
  2046.                <div class="md:w-2/3" style="line-height: 0.75rem">
  2047.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$398.99</span>
  2048.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  2049.                                                <br>
  2050.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$665</span>
  2051.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $266.01</span>
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  2054.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  2055.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/QPVpeo?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=052kJmnnGTJ4IEHTeyaITA2&short_url=QPVpeo&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  2058.                        </div>
  2059. </div>
  2060. <p>Looking for a way to streamline your <a href="https://mashable.com/article/cleaning-gadgets-home-robot-vaccum-electric-scrubber" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">cleaning</a> routine? You could hire a maid, but that's going to be pretty costly. And you could farm out cleaning tasks to the kids if you have them. But even better than both of these methods is using a <a href="https://www.mashable.com/uk/roundup/best-robot-vacuums-uk" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">robot vacuum</a> and mop to save you some time while you handle other things. And thanks to this great deal from Amazon, you can get an excellent combo unit for the lowest sale price yet. </p><p>As of Oct. 15, get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVpeo?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=iRobot%20Roomba%20Plus%20405%20Combo&object_type=article&object_uuid=052kJmnnGTJ4IEHTeyaITA2&short_url=QPVpeo&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">iRobot Roomba Plus 405 Combo</a> for $398.99, down from its usual price of $665. That's $266.01 off and a discount of 40%. It's also the <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0DPNKVFVW" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">lowest price we've seen</a>. </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2061.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2062.        <a href="https://mashable.com/uk/roundup/best-robot-vacuums-uk" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2063.            <span class="ml-1">The best robot vacuums in 2025</span>
  2064.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  2065.        </a>
  2066.    </div>
  2067. <p>This robot vacuum and mop combo is built for deep cleaning, with 70x of suction power to pull up tough dirt and debris from your carpet and old stains when mopping. It can handle pet messes, crumbs, spills, hair, and anything else you can think of by powering through everything like a hot knife through butter. </p><p>Thanks to its ClearView LiDAR setup, it can create a floorplan while cleaning your space so it knows which obstacles to avoid, when to mop instead of vacuum (it can switch between functionality automatically), and set up zones for it to stay in and out of. You can even use special Clean Zones to target specific messes and Keep Out Zones so your robot vacuum knows exactly where it belongs (and where it doesn't).</p><p>If you're tired of manually handling all of these tasks, maybe it's time to sit back, relax, and let the robots do everything, especially since you can save a ton of money right now by automating your cleaning routine. Ah, the future. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2070.      <title><![CDATA[Apple unveils the new 14‑inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip and 24-hour battery life]]></title>
  2071.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/apple-macbook-pro-14inch-m5-chip</link>
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  2073.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
  2074.      <description><![CDATA[Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro debuts with the powerful M5 chip, faster AI performance, and 24-hour battery life.]]></description>
  2075.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06pCiWWZra6OvCbEsrPlSqK/hero-image.jpg" alt="Apple announces new 14‑inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip"><p>A new MacBook is here &mdash; and it's using Apple's new M5 chip.</p><p>On Wednesday, <a href="https://mashable.com/category/apple" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Apple</a> unveiled <a href="https://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">the new 14&#8209;inch MacBook Pro</a>. It's powered by the M5 chip and macOS Tahoe, is loaded with AI features, and has 24 hours of battery life. </p><p>In total, the upgraded laptop has significantly faster AI performance and faster graphics than the previous generation, a faster CPU, an enhanced Neural Engine, and higher memory bandwidth, <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unveils-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-powered-by-the-m5-chip/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">according to Apple</a>. It has a Liquid Retina XDR display, a 12MP Center Stage camera, a six-speaker sound system, and, of course, plenty of Apple Intelligence capabilities. Apple promises apps like Draw Things and LLMs will run even faster on the new laptop.</p><p>"MacBook Pro continues to be the world&rsquo;s best pro laptop, and today, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even better with the arrival of the M5 chip," <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-unveils-new-14-inch-macbook-pro-powered-by-the-m5-chip/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">John Ternus, Apple&rsquo;s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, said in a press release</a>. "M5 marks the next big leap in AI for the Mac and delivers a huge boost in graphics performance, accelerating demanding workflows for everyone from students to creatives, developers to business professionals, and more. With its amazing performance, extraordinary battery life, and unrivaled display, M5 takes the new 14-inch MacBook Pro to another level."</p><p>Some fans on <a href="https://mashable.com/category/twitter" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">X</a> have complained that the new laptop doesn't have much new besides the M5 chip &mdash; but that M5 chip might make all the difference.</p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet">
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  2079. </blockquote>
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  2085. </blockquote>
  2086.  
  2087. <p>You can pre-order the new MacBook Pro in space black and silver today, starting at $1,599. It'll begin arriving at customers &mdash; and be available to check out at the Apple Store &mdash; starting on Wednesday, October 22.</p><p>Apple announced a slew of new products today, including the new 14&#8209;inch MacBook Pro, the new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-vision-pro-upgraded-with-the-m5-chip-and-dual-knit-band/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Apple Vision Pro,</a> and the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-ipad-pro-m5" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">iPad Pro</a>. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2090.      <title><![CDATA[This portable power station can fast-charge your laptop, and its now at its lowest price ever]]></title>
  2091.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-gendome-portable-power-station</link>
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  2093.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:08:25 +0000</pubDate>
  2094.      <description><![CDATA[As of Oct. 15, the Gendome Go 300 Portable Power Station is on sale for $119.99, down from $155.54, at Amazon.]]></description>
  2095.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00GD1rfr9teCC7BuWfG22Js/hero-image.png" alt="The Gendome Go 300 portable power station against a blue and purple background. "><p><strong>SAVE 23%: </strong>As of Oct. 15, you can get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QxxXEd?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Gendome%20Go%20300%20Portable%20Power%20Station&object_type=article&object_uuid=00GD1rfr9teCC7BuWfG22Js&short_url=QxxXEd&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Gendome Go 300 Portable Power Station</a> for $119.99, down from $155.54, at Amazon. That's a 23% discount and a $35.55 savings. </p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  2103.                                    <a href="https://cc.mashable.com/v1/otc/03bCs1jQxEftXGkZ7A6Km1e?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0DPJSRJ23%2F%3Fm%3DATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;template=review&amp;module=shop-card&amp;element=offer&amp;item=offer-title&amp;position=1&amp;element_label=Gendome+Go+300+Portable+Power+Station&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall&amp;product_uuid=00mT0ThORYSQxrlYkimDoE9&amp;offer_uuid=076WR87qgfQzoiiGcoc0dLy&amp;pageview_type=RSS&amp;object_type=review&amp;object_uuid=00GD1rfr9teCC7BuWfG22Js" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="offer-title" data-ga-label="Gendome Go 300 Portable Power Station" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-aps-asin="B0DPJSRJ23" data-aps-asc-tag="mashable-editpost-20" data-aps-asc-subtag="076WR87qgfQzoiiGcoc0dLy" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300">
  2104.    Gendome Go 300 Portable Power Station
  2105. </a>                            </div>
  2106.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
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  2108.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$119.99</span>
  2109.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  2110.                                                <br>
  2111.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$155.54</span>
  2112.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $35.55</span>
  2113.                                                            </div>
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  2115.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  2116.                                                                                    <a href="https://cc.mashable.com/v1/otc/03bCs1jQxEftXGkZ7A6Km1e?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB0DPJSRJ23%2F%3Fm%3DATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;template=review&amp;module=shop-card&amp;element=offer&amp;item=offer-button&amp;position=1&amp;element_label=Get+Deal+at+Amazon&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall&amp;product_uuid=00mT0ThORYSQxrlYkimDoE9&amp;offer_uuid=076WR87qgfQzoiiGcoc0dLy&amp;pageview_type=RSS&amp;object_type=review&amp;object_uuid=00GD1rfr9teCC7BuWfG22Js" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-action="offer-button" data-ga-item="offer-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal at Amazon" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-aps-asin="B0DPJSRJ23" data-aps-asc-tag="mashable-editpost-20" data-aps-asc-subtag="076WR87qgfQzoiiGcoc0dLy" class="no-underline hover:text-white">
  2117.    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Get Deal at Amazon</button>
  2118. </a>                                        </div>
  2119. </div>
  2120. <p>Camping and really roughing it can be great, but just because you&rsquo;re spending a little time in the great <a href="https://mashable.com/category/outdoors" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">outdoors</a> doesn&rsquo;t necessarily mean you should deprive yourself of <em>all</em> the comforts of modern technology &mdash; especially in an emergency. A <a href="https://mashable.com/search?query=power%20station" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">portable power station</a> is one way to keep your essentials charged, whether you&rsquo;re on a weekend getaway or need a backup at home.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2121.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2122.        <a href="https://mashable.com/uk/roundup/best-portable-chargers-uk" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2123.            <span class="ml-1">The best portable chargers and power banks in 2025</span>
  2124.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  2125.        </a>
  2126.    </div>
  2127. <p>As of Oct. 15, you can get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QxxXEd?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Gendome%20Go%20300%20Portable%20Power%20Station&object_type=article&object_uuid=00GD1rfr9teCC7BuWfG22Js&short_url=QxxXEd&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Gendome Go 300 Portable Power Station</a> for $119.99, down from $155.54, at Amazon. That's a 23% discount and a $35.55 savings. It's also the <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0DPJSRJ23" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">lowest price</a> we've seen for this model.</p><p>The <a href="https://zdcs.link/QxxXEd?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Gendome%20Go%20300%20Portable%20Power%20Station&object_type=article&object_uuid=00GD1rfr9teCC7BuWfG22Js&short_url=QxxXEd&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Gendome Go 300 Portable Power Station</a> has a 288Wh capacity and a 300W output, which is more than enough to power your laptop, smartphone, or router. Plus, with seven output ports (two of which are 140W USB-C ports for fast charging), you can charge multiple devices at once. </p><p>What's really great about the Gendome Go 300 is that it's built to last. Its LiFePO4 battery has a lifespan of up to 10 years, so you won't have to worry about replacing it anytime soon. It&rsquo;s also super flexible when it's time to recharge; you can power it up with a solar panel, plug it into your car, or use a standard USB-C cable. There's also a companion app to monitor power consumption and schedule charging times right from your phone.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2130.      <title><![CDATA[Apple Vision Pro gets upgraded to the new M5 chip]]></title>
  2131.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/apple-vision-pro-m5-announcement</link>
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  2133.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:07:28 +0000</pubDate>
  2134.      <description><![CDATA[Apple announced a new, more powerful version of the Apple Vision Pro, thanks to the M5 chip.]]></description>
  2135.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04MAkT6Mr5It1gDKYZCEv9Q/hero-image.jpg" alt="a woman wearing the m5 vision pro"><p>Apple announced on Wednesday a new, upgraded version of its headset, <a href="https://mashable.com/review/apple-vision-pro" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">the Apple Vision Pro</a>. Don't expect <em>major</em> changes, however. </p><p>The biggest difference is that Apple swapped in its powerful M5 chip, which the company <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/10/apple-vision-pro-upgraded-with-the-m5-chip-and-dual-knit-band/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">wrote in a press release</a> would lead to "a leap forward in performance, improved display rendering, faster AI-powered workflows, and extended battery life."</p><p>&ldquo;With the breakthrough performance of M5, the latest Apple Vision Pro delivers faster performance, sharper details throughout the system, and even more battery life, setting a new standard for what&rsquo;s possible in spatial computing,&rdquo; said Bob Borchers, Apple&rsquo;s vice president of worldwide product  marketing, in a press release. </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2136.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2137.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-ipad-pro-m5" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2138.            <span class="ml-1">Apple launches iPad Pro with powerful, new M5 chip</span>
  2139.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  2140.        </a>
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  2142. <p>In general, the new M5-powered Vision Pro promises smoother visuals, quicker load times, and, Apple hopes, an improved, more immersive experience. The company promised, for instance, that the M5 chip means the Vision Pro now "renders 10 percent more pixels on the custom micro-OLED displays compared to the previous generation, resulting in a sharper image with crisper text and more detailed visuals"</p><p>The company also introduced a new Dual Knit Band, which is aimed at improving comfort while wearing the headset. Instead of just one strap, it now has two, which fit snugly to the top and bottom of a user's head. The idea is that a user can "make fine-tuned adjustments to achieve their ideal fit." The Dual Knit Band can also be bought separately and fits with the previous generation of the Vision Pro. <br></p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2143.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2144.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/samsung-project-moohan-launch" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2145.            <span class="ml-1">Samsung names the date: Project Moohan is coming for the Apple Vision Pro</span>
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  2147.        </a>
  2148.    </div>
  2149. <p>The Apple Vision Pro with the M5 chip starts at $3,499, and is available with 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage capacities. It went on sale Wednesday in most markets, including the U.S. The Dual Knit Band is available to buy separately for $99.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2152.      <title><![CDATA[Apple launches iPad Pro with powerful, new M5 chip]]></title>
  2153.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/apple-ipad-pro-m5</link>
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  2155.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
  2156.      <description><![CDATA[Apple's new iPad Pro is the company's most powerful tablet yet, thanks to the new, M5 chip.]]></description>
  2157.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00A0OuVETH3NgK0lvuM70Xj/hero-image.jpg" alt="Apple iPad Pro "><p>Apple's new iPad Pro is here, and it's one of the first devices to get the company's new M5 chip. </p><p>The new chip is significantly more powerful in the context of AI workloads; Apple says the new iPad Pro has 3.5x the AI performance of its predecessor. </p><p>The M5 chip, which has up to 10 CPU cores, 10 GPU cores, and 16 Neural Engine cores, also boosts CPU and graphics performance. Apple says the new iPad Pro has four times the graphics performance compared to the iPad Pro with the M4 chip. </p><p>Other improvements include more RAM (up to 12GB of unified memory), faster memory bandwidth, 2x faster storage read and write speeds, and faster charging. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
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  2159.                    <img class="w-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00A0OuVETH3NgK0lvuM70Xj/images-1.fill.size_2000x2000.v1760536035.jpg" alt="Apple iPad Pro" width="2000" height="2000" loading="lazy" srcset="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00A0OuVETH3NgK0lvuM70Xj/images-1.fill.size_800x800.v1760536035.jpg 800w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00A0OuVETH3NgK0lvuM70Xj/images-1.fill.size_1400x1400.v1760536035.jpg 1400w, https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00A0OuVETH3NgK0lvuM70Xj/images-1.fill.size_2000x2000.v1760536035.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px">
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  2163.            <div class="mt-2 subtitle-2 font-sans ">
  2164.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000">The new iPad Pro is available in black and silver. </span>
  2165.            <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Apple</span>
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  2168. <p>Apple also equipped the new iPad Pro with its C1X cellular modem which offers up to 50 percent faster cellular data performance, as well as Apple's new N1 wireless chip. </p><p>Outside, the new iPad Pro devices haven't changed all that much. You still get a choice between an 11-inch and a 13-inch model, both of which are very thin (5.3mm and 5.1mm, respectively). Both tablets have Apple's Ultra Retina XDR display, with a tandem OLED that enables very high brightness; Apple says the new iPad Pro has up to 1,000 nits of full-screen brightness for SDR and HDR content, and 1,600 nits peak brightness for HDR. </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2169.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2170.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-oct-prime-day-ipad-deals-2025-day-2" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2171.            <span class="ml-1">We found 12 of the best iPad deals live for October Prime Day</span>
  2172.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
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  2175. <p>The new iPad Pro is available in black and silver, starting at $999 for the 11-inch model, and $1,299 for the 13-inch model. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2178.      <title><![CDATA[Walmart is running a mega PS5 sale — here are the best game and accessory deals]]></title>
  2179.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/walmart-playstation-5-game-accessories-sale</link>
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  2181.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
  2182.      <description><![CDATA[Walmart has epic deals on PlayStation 5 games and accessories right now, here's the best discounts.]]></description>
  2183.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x/hero-image.jpg" alt="God of War Ragnarök and PlayStation Dualsense edge controller on a pink patterned background"><p>We've already found lots of great deals for <a href="https://mashable.com/article/walmart-nintendo-switch-game-accessories-sale" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Nintendo Switch at Walmart</a>, and now the retailer is sporting some ridiculous savings on <a href="https://mashable.com/article/june-3-playstation-5-pro-deal" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">PlayStation 5</a> first party titles and peripherals. Whoever is looking after pricing at Walmart, you are a legend. There's over $40 off modern classics such as <a href="https://zdcs.link/9YMOxn?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=God%20of%20War%20Ragnar%C3%B6k&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=9YMOxn&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>God of War Ragnar&ouml;k</em></a><em>, <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVpkO?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=The%20Last%20of%20Us%20Parts%20I&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=QPVpkO&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">The Last of Us Parts I</a></em><em> and <a href="https://zdcs.link/QGrGnV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=II&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=QGrGnV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">II</a></em><em>, <a href="https://zdcs.link/9214V1?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=LEGO%20Horizon%20Adventures&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=9214V1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">LEGO Horizon Adventures</a></em><em>, </em>and even more savings on more must-own titles.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2184.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2185.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/pokemon-legends-za-nintendo-switch-2-hands-on-preview" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2186.            <span class="ml-1">'Pok&eacute;mon Legends: Z-A' on Switch 2 is the turbo-charged 'Pok&eacute;mon' combat of my dreams</span>
  2187.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
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  2190. <p>Need more convincing? How about over $30 off <a href="https://zdcs.link/av3X12?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Marvel%27s%20Spider-Man%3A%20Miles%20Morales%20Ultimate%20Edition&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=av3X12&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition</em></a><em>? </em>Just to clarify, that includes <em>Marvel's Spider-Man</em> upgraded for PlayStation 5 and <em>Miles Morales</em> for $39.88<em>. </em>There's so many must-play games here that I want to buy them all. Alas, I am not made of money, but the money I do have will stay in my pocket for longer with these deals. Let's get into it.</p><h2>Best PlayStation 5 game deals</h2><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/9YMOxn?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=God%20of%20War%20Ragnar%C3%B6k&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=9YMOxn&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>God of War Ragnar&ouml;k</em></a> &mdash;<strong> $29.83</strong> <s>$69.99</s> (save $40.16)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/98PLNd?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Death%20Stranding%202%3A%20On%20The%20Beach&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=98PLNd&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Death Stranding 2: On The Beach</em></a> &mdash;<strong> $54 </strong><s>$69</s> (save $15)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVpkO?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=The%20Last%20of%20Us%20Part%20I&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=QPVpkO&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>The Last of Us Part I</em></a><em> </em>&mdash; <strong>$29.83</strong> <s>$69.99</s> (save $40.16)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QGrGnV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=The%20Last%20Of%20Us%20Part%20II%20Remastered&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=QGrGnV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>The Last Of Us Part II Remastered</em></a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$29.83</strong> <s>$69.99</s> (save $40.16)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/z7ME8E?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Helldivers%202&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=z7ME8E&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Helldivers 2</em></a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$28.50</strong> <s>$41</s> (save $12.50)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/9214V1?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=LEGO%20Horizon%20Adventures&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=9214V1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>LEGO Horizon Adventures</em></a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$19.93</strong> <s>$59.99</s> (save $40.06)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/Q4D1VX?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Rise%20of%20the%20Ronin&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=Q4D1VX&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Rise of the Ronin</em></a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$39.88</strong> <s>$69.99</s> (save $30.11)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/aADbwp?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Horizon%20Zero%20Dawn%20Remastered&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=aADbwp&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered</em></a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$29.83</strong> <s>$49.99</s> (save $20.16)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QWEwjn?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Until%20Dawn&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=QWEwjn&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Until Dawn</em></a> &mdash; <strong>$39.88</strong> <s>$59.99</s> (save $20.11)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/aN84Zd?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Returnal&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=aN84Zd&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Returnal</em></a> &mdash; <strong>$42.90</strong> <s>$69.99</s> (save $27.09)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/Qdp7o2?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Sackboy%3A%20A%20Big%20Adventure&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=Qdp7o2&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Sackboy: A Big Adventure</em></a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$34.84</strong> <s>$59.99</s> (save $25.15)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/aM86mr?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Uncharted%3A%20Legacy%20of%20Thieves%20Collection&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=aM86mr&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection</em></a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$28.68</strong> <s>$49.99</s> (save $21.31)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/av3X12?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Marvel%27s%20Spider-Man%3A%20Miles%20Morales%20Ultimate%20Edition&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=av3X12&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition</em></a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$39.88</strong> <s>$69.99</s> (save $30.11)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QqRX1G?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Demon%27s%20Souls&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=QqRX1G&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Demon's Souls</em></a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$35.99</strong> <s>$69.99</s> (save $34)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/zEJj64?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=The%20Nioh%20Collection&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=zEJj64&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>The Nioh Collection</em></a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$27.99</strong> <s>$69.99</s> (save $42)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/98PL8w?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Death%20Stranding%20Directors%20Cut&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=98PL8w&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Death Stranding Directors Cut</em></a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$38.90</strong> <s>$49.99</s> (save $11.09)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/zJr2om?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Horizon%3A%20Forbidden%20West%20Launch%20Edition&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=zJr2om&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Horizon: Forbidden West Launch Edition</em></a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$30.12</strong> <s>$37</s> (save $6.88)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/aeKwY6?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=EA%20Sports%20College%20Football%2026%20Plus%20Steelbook&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=aeKwY6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>EA Sports College Football 26 Plus Steelbook</em></a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$49.94</strong> <s>$69.99</s> (save $20.05)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QxxXGP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=EA%20Sports%20Madden%20NFL%2026%20Plus%20Steelbook&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=QxxXGP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>EA Sports Madden NFL 26 Plus Steelbook</em></a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$49.94</strong> <s>$69.99</s> (save $20.05)</p></li></ul><h2>Best PlayStation 5 peripheral deals</h2><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/aRM3vK?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=DualSense%20Edge%20Wireless%20Controller&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=aRM3vK&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">DualSense Edge Wireless Controller</a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$179</strong> <s>$199</s> (save $20)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/a01nAm?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Sony%20PlayStation%205%20%28PS5%29%20Vertical%20Stand&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=a01nAm&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Sony PlayStation 5 (PS5) Vertical Stand</a><strong> </strong>&mdash; <strong>$21.99</strong> <s>$29.99</s> (save $8)</p></li></ul><h2>Best PlayStation 5 headset deals</h2><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/akwRWr?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Nyko%2087305%20NS-2600%20Wired%20Over-Ear%20Headset&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=akwRWr&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Nyko 87305 NS-2600 Wired Over-Ear Headset</a> &mdash; <strong>$13.97</strong> <s>$24</s> (save $10.03)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/aM86pm?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Venom%20Sabre%20Universal%20Wired%20Stereo%20Gaming%20Headset&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=aM86pm&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Venom Sabre Universal Wired Stereo Gaming Headset</a> &mdash; <strong>$16.96</strong> <s>$22</s> (save $5.04)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/zJr2XD?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Wired%20Gaming%20Headset%20-%20Pok%C3%A9mon%20Pikachu%20Gold&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=zJr2XD&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Wired Gaming Headset - Pok&eacute;mon Pikachu Gold</a> &mdash; <strong>$30.58</strong> <s>$39.99</s> (save $9.41)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/9214yy?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=SteelSeries%20Arctis%20Nova%201%20Wired%20Multi-System%20Gaming%20Headset&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=9214yy&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Wired Multi-System Gaming Headset</a> &mdash; <strong>$44.99</strong> <s>$59.99</s> (save $15)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/aRM3G8?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Razer%20Kraken%20V4%20X%20Wired%20Gaming%20Headset%20with%20Chroma%20RGB&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=aRM3G8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Razer Kraken V4 X Wired Gaming Headset with Chroma RGB</a> &mdash; <strong>$59.98</strong> <s>$79</s> (save $19.02)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QrAXV5?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Logitech%20G%20Astro%20A30%20LIGHTSPEED%20Wireless%20Gaming%20Headset&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=QrAXV5&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Logitech G Astro A30 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset</a> &mdash; <strong>$103.86</strong> <s>$149.49</s> (save $45.63)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QmOXlJ?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Razer%20Barracuda%20Wireless%20Gaming%20Headset&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=QmOXlJ&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Razer Barracuda Wireless Gaming Headset</a> &mdash; <strong>$143.99</strong> <s>$159.99</s> (save $16)</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/av3Xm7?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Logitech%20G%20PRO%20X%202%20LIGHTSPEED%20Wireless%20Gaming%20Headset&object_type=article&object_uuid=047P42ZZkU7fYSIof4qwA3x&short_url=av3Xm7&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset</a> &mdash; <strong>$219.99</strong> <s>$249.99</s> (save $30)</p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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  2193.      <title><![CDATA[Amazon has knocked the price of Apple AirPods Pro 2 down to under $200]]></title>
  2194.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-apple-airpods-pro-2-deal</link>
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  2196.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:18:37 +0000</pubDate>
  2197.      <description><![CDATA[As of Oct. 15, the AirPods Pro 2 are on sale at Amazon for $197, 21% off their list price of $249.]]></description>
  2198.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/0160TVYqWQLnvJCzacaDPpz/hero-image.jpg" alt="airpods pro 2 earbuds in a case against a purple patterned background"><p><strong>SAVE OVER $50: </strong>As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aDr35X?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=AirPods%20Pro%202&object_type=article&object_uuid=0160TVYqWQLnvJCzacaDPpz&short_url=aDr35X&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">AirPods Pro 2</a> are down to $197 at Amazon. This 21% discount makes for $52 in savings.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  2213.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Apple</span>
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  2218.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/aDr35X?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Apple%20AirPods%20Pro%202&object_type=article&object_uuid=0160TVYqWQLnvJCzacaDPpz&short_url=aDr35X&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Apple AirPods Pro 2" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  2219.                        Apple AirPods Pro 2
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  2224.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$197</span>
  2225.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
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  2228.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $52</span>
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  2237. <p>Amazon's <a href="https://mashable.com/article/prime-day-vs-black-friday" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">October Prime Day sale</a> was an excellent opportunity to save on <a href="https://mashable.com/category/earbuds" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">earbuds</a>, and while it's been a week since the sale event ended, we're still finding some nice offers at the retailer. This still includes a discount on the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aDr35X?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=AirPods%20Pro%202&object_type=article&object_uuid=0160TVYqWQLnvJCzacaDPpz&short_url=aDr35X&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">AirPods Pro 2</a>. While they're not <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-oct-prime-day-airpods-deals-2025-day-2" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">as low as they were during Prime Big Deal Days</a>, they're marked down to $197 at the moment.</p><p>This saves you $52 off their usual retail price of $249, which is still a worthy discount to jump on while it's still available. The <a href="https://zdcs.link/aDr35X?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=AirPods%20Pro%202&object_type=article&object_uuid=0160TVYqWQLnvJCzacaDPpz&short_url=aDr35X&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">AirPods Pro 2</a> are certainly worth the investment as well, even if the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/apple-airpods-pro-3" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">AirPods Pro 3</a> are out in the world right now.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2238.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2239.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/october-prime-day-2025-what-mashable-readers-bought" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2240.            <span class="ml-1">Mashable readers know best &mdash; here's what our readers bought during October Prime Day</span>
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  2244. <p>Whether you're settling in to listen to an audiobook or jamming out to new music, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aDr35X?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=AirPods%20Pro%202&object_type=article&object_uuid=0160TVYqWQLnvJCzacaDPpz&short_url=aDr35X&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">AirPods Pro 2</a> offer excellent sound quality thanks to the H2 chip. This is further enhanced by their noise-canceling features which can keep you immersed in the sounds you're listening to. They offer Active Noise Cancellation (for fully blocking out sounds), Transparency mode (which lets some sounds in while you're listening), and Adaptive Audio (which works as a blend of the other two features, depending on the environment you're in).</p><p>The silicone tips on these earbuds are an extra help in keeping noise out as they create a seal when placed in your ear. This also helps them stay in place a bit easier, which is good news if you're wearing them while you're working out or exploring outside.</p><p>If new earbuds have been on your shopping list, now is your chance to grab the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aDr35X?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=AirPods%20Pro%202&object_type=article&object_uuid=0160TVYqWQLnvJCzacaDPpz&short_url=aDr35X&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">AirPods Pro 2</a> for $52 off at Amazon. Alternatively, you can also <a href="https://mashable.com/article/oct-13-apple-airpods-4-deal" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">save on the AirPods 4 (with ANC) right now at Amazon</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2247.      <title><![CDATA[NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 15, 2025]]></title>
  2248.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-october-15-2025</link>
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  2250.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:56:03 +0000</pubDate>
  2251.      <description><![CDATA[Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.]]></description>
  2252.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06toc935JleBtQLhQSSMte4/hero-image.jpg" alt="Connections game on a smartphone"><p>The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're familiar with cars.</p><p><em>Connections</em> is the one of the most popular <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>New York Times </em>word games</a> that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like <em>Wordle</em>, <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-september-1-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Connections</em></a> resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier&mdash;so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.</p><p>If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's <em>Connections</em> solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  2259. <h2>What is Connections?</h2><p>The <em>NYT</em>'s latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The <em>Times</em> credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-february-21-2024" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Connections</em></a> can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.</p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet">
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  2264.  
  2265. <p>Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.</p><p>If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake&mdash;players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.</p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet">
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  2270.  
  2271. <p>Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like <em>Wordle, </em>you can share the results with your friends on social media.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2272.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
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  2274.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Pips hints, answers for October 13, 2025</span>
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  2278. <h2>Here's a hint for today's Connections categories</h2><p>Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:</p><ul><li><p>Yellow: <strong>Water games</strong></p></li><li><p>Green: <strong>Used in military comms</strong></p></li><li><p>Blue: <strong>Types of cars</strong></p></li><li><p>Purple: <strong>An adhesive</strong></p></li></ul><div id="related-video" class="mx-auto mt-8 mb-12 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans md:mt-12 md:mb-16 text-primary-400">
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  2286.        
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  2291. <h2>Here are today's Connections categories</h2><p>Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:</p><ul><li><p>Yellow: <strong>Types of pools</strong></p></li><li><p>Green: <strong>In the NATO phonetic alphabet </strong></p></li><li><p>Blue:<em> </em><strong>Ford models</strong></p></li><li><p>Purple:<strong> ___ Seal</strong></p></li></ul><p><em>Looking for Wordle today? <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-october-15-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Here's the answer to today's Wordle.</a></em></p><p>Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.</p><p>Drumroll, please!</p><p>The solution to today's <em>Connections </em>#857 is...</p><h2>What is the answer to Connections today</h2><ul><li><p><strong>Types of pools: </strong>INFINITY, KIDDIE, KIDNEY, OLYMPIC</p></li><li><p><strong>In the NATO phonetic alphabet:</strong> BRAVO, DELTA, GOLF, LIMA</p></li><li><p><strong>Ford models: </strong>BRONCO, FIESTA, MUSTANG, PINTO</p></li><li><p><strong>___ Seal: </strong>ELEPHANT, GREAT, MAVY, VACUUM</p></li></ul><p>Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new <em>Connections</em> for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  2298. <p><em>Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-october-13-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Strands hints</a></em><em> you need for today's puzzle.</em></p><p><a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong><em>If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!</em></strong></a><strong><em> Check out our <a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games hub</a></em></strong><strong><em> for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Not the day you're after? </strong><a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-sports-edition-hint-answer-today-october-16-2025" target="_blank">Here's the solution to today's Connections.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2301.      <title><![CDATA[NYT Strands hints, answers for October 15, 2025]]></title>
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  2304.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:55:56 +0000</pubDate>
  2305.      <description><![CDATA[The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.]]></description>
  2306.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02ayQqIuKc0CGfzTRxJQDzG/hero-image.jpg" alt="A game being played on a smartphone."><p>Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're always in a lift.</p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/games/strands" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Strands</a>, the <em>New York Times</em>' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters &mdash; up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  2313. <p>By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like <a href="https://mashable.com/category/wordle" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Wordle</a> and <a href="https://mashable.com/category/connections" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Connections</a>.</p><p>If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2314.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
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  2327. <h2>NYT Strands hint for today&rsquo;s theme: Going up?</h2><p>The words are related to movement. </p><h2>Today&rsquo;s NYT Strands theme plainly explained</h2><p>These words describe things found in an enclosed space.</p><h2>NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?</h2><p>Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.</p><h2>NYT Strands spangram answer today</h2><p>Today's spangram is <strong>Elevator Buttons.</strong></p><div id="related-video" class="mx-auto mt-8 mb-12 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans md:mt-12 md:mb-16 text-primary-400">
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  2340. <h2>NYT Strands word list for October 15</h2><ul><li><p>Alarm</p></li><li><p>Ground</p></li><li><p>Lobby</p></li><li><p>Elevator Buttons</p></li><li><p>Open</p></li><li><p>Close</p></li><li><p>Basement</p></li></ul><p><strong><em>Looking for other daily online games? <a href="https://mashable.com/category/games" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Mashable's Games page</a></em></strong><strong><em> has more hints, a<a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">nd if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!</a></em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Check out our <a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games hub</a></em></strong><strong><em> for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Not the day you're after? </strong><a href="https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-october-16-2025" target="_blank">Here's the solution to today's Strands.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2343.      <title><![CDATA[Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 15, 2025]]></title>
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  2346.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
  2347.      <description><![CDATA[Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1579 on October 15 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.]]></description>
  2348.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00ot7crNU8NUxwdUZ908wby/hero-image.jpg" alt="Wordle game on a smartphone"><p>Today's <a href="https://mashable.com/category/wordle" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Wordle</em></a> answer is easy to solve for SNL fans.</p><p>If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's <em>Wordle</em> solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  2362. <h2>Where did Wordle come from?</h2><p>Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index.html" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Wordle</em></a> rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-clones-alternatives" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Alternate <em>Wordle </em>versions</a> created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-squabble" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Squabble</em></a>, music identification game <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-heardle-song-music-guessing-game" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Heardle</em></a>, and variations like <a href="https://mashable.com/article/dordle-double-wordle-game" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Dordle</em></a> and <a href="https://mashable.com/article/quordle-four-dordle-wordle-game" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Quordle</em></a> that make you <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-variant-dordle-31-untrigintordle" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">guess multiple words at once</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><em>Wordle</em> eventually became so popular that <a href="https://mashable.com/article/new-york-times-buys-wordle" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">it was purchased by the <em>New York Times</em></a>, and <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-community-loves-tiktok" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing</a>.</p><h2>What's the best Wordle starting word?</h2><p>The best <em>Wordle </em>starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-wordle-starting-word" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">we have a few ideas</a> to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.</p><div class="mx-auto mt-8 mb-12 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans md:mt-12 md:mb-16 text-primary-400">
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  2370. <h2>What happened to the Wordle archive?</h2><p><a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-archive" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">The entire archive of past <em>Wordle </em>puzzles</a> was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-archive" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">it was later taken down</a>, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the <em>New York Times</em>. However, the <em>New York Times</em> then rolled out <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/archive" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">its own Wordle Archive</a>, available only to NYT Games subscribers. </p><h2>Is Wordle getting harder?</h2><p>It might feel like <em>Wordle </em>is getting harder, but <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-harder-new-york-times" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began</a>. You can <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-hard-mode" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">turn on <em>Wordle</em>'s Hard Mode</a> if you're after more of a challenge, though.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2371.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2372.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/pips-nyt-games-hints-answers-easy-medium-hard-october-13" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2373.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Pips hints, answers for October 13, 2025</span>
  2374.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  2375.        </a>
  2376.    </div>
  2377. <h2>Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:</h2><p>A parody.</p><h2>Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?</h2><p>The letter O appears twice.</p><h2>Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...</h2><p>Today's <em>Wordle</em> starts with the letter S.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2378.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2379.        <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-word-games-for-wordle-fans" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2380.            <span class="ml-1">Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL.</span>
  2381.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  2382.        </a>
  2383.    </div>
  2384. <h2>The Wordle answer today is...</h2><p>Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's <em>Wordle</em> before we reveal the solution.</p><p>Drumroll please!</p><p>The solution to today's <em>Wordle </em>is...</p><p><strong>SPOOF</strong></p><p>Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new <em>Wordle</em> for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFoe2iA2IHM" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">helpful hints</a>.</p><p><em>Are you also playing NYT Strands? <a href="https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-october-15-2025" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">See hints and answers for today's Strands</a></em><a href="https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-october-15-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>.</em></a></p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2385.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2386.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-sports-edition-hint-answer-today-october-13-2025" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2387.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 13, 2025</span>
  2388.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  2389.        </a>
  2390.    </div>
  2391. <p><em>Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.</em></p><p><a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong><em>If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!</em></strong></a><strong><em> Check out our <a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games hub</a></em></strong><strong><em> for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Not the day you're after? </strong><a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-october-16-2025" target="_blank">Here's the solution to today's Wordle.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2394.      <title><![CDATA[Score the Hisense 98-inch QD5 QLED 4K TV at its best-ever price at Amazon]]></title>
  2395.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-hisense-tv-deal</link>
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  2397.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:54:25 +0000</pubDate>
  2398.      <description><![CDATA[As of Oct. 15, the Hisense 98-inch QD5 QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $1,417.19, 38% off its list price of $2,299.99.]]></description>
  2399.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03BI46MnZ8Ppl4CB6E3Ovy1/hero-image.jpg" alt="hisense 98-inch qd5 qled 4k tv against a green patterned background"><p><strong>SAVE OVER $800: </strong>As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QKqOEV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Hisense%2098-inch%20QD5%20QLED%204K%20TV&object_type=article&object_uuid=03BI46MnZ8Ppl4CB6E3Ovy1&short_url=QKqOEV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Hisense 98-inch QD5 QLED 4K TV</a> has dropped from $2,299.99 to $1,417.19 at Amazon. This is a 38% discount, saving you $882.80 on list price.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  2414.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Hisense</span>
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  2419.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/QKqOEV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Hisense%2098-Inch%20Class%20QD5%20Series%20QLED%204K%20UHD%20TV&object_type=article&object_uuid=03BI46MnZ8Ppl4CB6E3Ovy1&short_url=QKqOEV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Hisense 98-Inch Class QD5 Series QLED 4K UHD TV" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  2420.                        Hisense 98-Inch Class QD5 Series QLED 4K UHD TV
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  2425.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$1,417.19</span>
  2426.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  2427.                                                <br>
  2428.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$2,299.99</span>
  2429.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $882.80</span>
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  2432.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  2433.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/QKqOEV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=03BI46MnZ8Ppl4CB6E3Ovy1&short_url=QKqOEV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  2438. <p>For those looking to upgrade to a new <a href="https://mashable.com/category/tvs" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">TV</a> this fall, the good news is you don't have to wait for <a href="https://mashable.com/category/black-friday" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Black Friday</a> to secure a great deal. At the moment, Amazon has a few options worth checking out, even after its <a href="https://mashable.com/article/prime-day-vs-black-friday" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">October Prime Day sale</a>. This includes the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QKqOEV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Hisense%2098-inch%20QD5%20QLED%204K%20TV&object_type=article&object_uuid=03BI46MnZ8Ppl4CB6E3Ovy1&short_url=QKqOEV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Hisense 98-inch QD5 QLED 4K TV</a>, which has dropped to its <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0F9LRX1LY" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">lowest-ever price</a>.</p><p>The <a href="https://zdcs.link/QKqOEV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Hisense%2098-inch%20QD5%20QLED%204K%20TV&object_type=article&object_uuid=03BI46MnZ8Ppl4CB6E3Ovy1&short_url=QKqOEV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Hisense 98-inch QD5 QLED 4K TV</a> is currently on sale for $1,417.19 at Amazon, which is over $800 off its retail price of $2,299.99. According to price tracker <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0F9LRX1LY" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">camelcamelcamel</a>, this is a new low price for this TV, so now is an excellent time to scoop it up for less.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2439.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2440.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/october-prime-day-2025-what-mashable-readers-bought" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2441.            <span class="ml-1">Mashable readers know best &mdash; here's what our readers bought during October Prime Day</span>
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  2443.        </a>
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  2445. <p>This <a href="https://zdcs.link/QKqOEV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Hisense%20TV&object_type=article&object_uuid=03BI46MnZ8Ppl4CB6E3Ovy1&short_url=QKqOEV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Hisense TV</a> is an incredible upgrade, especially considering its massive 98-inch size that'll make you feel like you've stepped into a mini movie theater in your home. It has a high-quality display to top it all off, with 4K resolution and QLED Color that will make every image on screen look vibrant and bright. This is further enhanced by Dolby Vision, and it even comes with Dolby Atmos audio so you can experience excellent sound quality alongside the picture.</p><p>On top of these features, gamers will get a Native 144Hz Panel and AMD FreeSync Premium which makes games look smooth while you play. It's also a smart TV with Google OS, which can bring together all of your favorite streaming apps in one place.</p><p>This limited-time deal is well worth jumping on while it's still available. Don't miss out on 38% off the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QKqOEV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Hisense%2098-inch%20QD5%20QLED%204K%20TV&object_type=article&object_uuid=03BI46MnZ8Ppl4CB6E3Ovy1&short_url=QKqOEV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Hisense 98-inch QD5 QLED 4K TV</a> at Amazon. And If you're looking for something a little smaller instead, one of our favorite QLED TV deals from October Prime Day is still around on a<strong> </strong><a href="https://mashable.com/article/oct-14-insignia-qled-tv-deal" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">75-inch Insignia QF QLED 4K Fire TV</a> as well.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2448.      <title><![CDATA[The Hisense 55-inch Class U6 TV is back at its lowest-ever price — save over $300 at Amazon]]></title>
  2449.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-hisense-u6-deal</link>
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  2451.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
  2452.      <description><![CDATA[Find the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 44% on the Hisense 55-inch Class U6 TV at Amazon.]]></description>
  2453.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04V1mC2XJ0SkAFWqBMl62vv/hero-image.png" alt="Hisense 55-inch Class U6 TV "><p><strong>SAVE $332: </strong>As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9yGXe6?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Hisense%2055-inch%20Class%20U6%20TV&object_type=article&object_uuid=04V1mC2XJ0SkAFWqBMl62vv&short_url=9yGXe6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Hisense 55-inch Class U6 TV</a> is on sale for $447.99 at Amazon. That's a 44% discount on the list price.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  2468.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Hisense</span>
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  2471.    <div class="pl-0 mt-3 w-full md:pl-7 md:mt-0 md:w-1/2">
  2472.                            <div class="mb-3">
  2473.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/9yGXe6?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Hisense%2055-inch%20Class%20U6%20TV&object_type=article&object_uuid=04V1mC2XJ0SkAFWqBMl62vv&short_url=9yGXe6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Hisense 55-inch Class U6 TV" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  2474.                        Hisense 55-inch Class U6 TV
  2475.                    </a>
  2476.                            </div>
  2477.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
  2478.                <div class="md:w-2/3" style="line-height: 0.75rem">
  2479.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$447.99</span>
  2480.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  2481.                                                <br>
  2482.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$799.99</span>
  2483.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $352</span>
  2484.                                                            </div>
  2485.            </div>
  2486.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  2487.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/9yGXe6?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=04V1mC2XJ0SkAFWqBMl62vv&short_url=9yGXe6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  2488.                    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Get Deal</button>
  2489.                </a>
  2490.                        </div>
  2491. </div>
  2492. <p>October is the month for movie nights in and rewatching your favorite comfort shows. We don't make the rules, we just enjoy following them. And the only thing that can make these cozy nights in better? Watching on a brand new <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-65-plus-inch-tvs" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">TV</a>. If you're in the market for a TV bargain, Amazon has lots of models reduced, but we really like this deal on the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9yGXe6?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Hisense%2055-inch%20Class%20U6%20TV&object_type=article&object_uuid=04V1mC2XJ0SkAFWqBMl62vv&short_url=9yGXe6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Hisense 55-inch Class U6 TV</a>.</p><p>As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9yGXe6?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Hisense%2055-inch%20Class%20U6%20TV&object_type=article&object_uuid=04V1mC2XJ0SkAFWqBMl62vv&short_url=9yGXe6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Hisense 55-inch Class U6 TV</a> is reduced to $447.99. Not only is this a saving of $332, but it has <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0DYWG3BL1" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">never been cheaper than this</a>. This price is for the 55-inch option, but there are discounts across all sizes, all the way up to 100-inch.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2493.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2494.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/oct-14-hisense-85-inch-qd7-deal" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2495.            <span class="ml-1">The 85-inch Hisense Class QD7 QLED TV has never been this affordable</span>
  2496.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  2497.        </a>
  2498.    </div>
  2499. <p>And you won't be disappointed with this <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-tv-brands" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">TV</a>. It has a Mini-LED display with up to 600 local dimming zones. It also benefits from QLED Color, making everything super sharp. Meanwhile, the Dolby Vision will bring impressive visuals to everything you watch, and the Hi-View AI Engine keeps the picture sharp and the colors vibrant no matter what you're watching. </p><p>The navigation is simple too, thanks to the Fire OS. Your favorite apps are all front and center on one main screen, so you can jump straight into shows, movies, or sports without scrolling for ages. And because it's a Fire TV, you'll have <a href="https://mashable.com/category/amazon-alexa" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Alexa</a> functionality. Use it to search the web, download apps, or even search through multiple streaming catalogs at once. </p><p>Get this <a href="https://zdcs.link/9yGXe6?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=TV%20deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=04V1mC2XJ0SkAFWqBMl62vv&short_url=9yGXe6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">TV deal</a> from Amazon now.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2502.      <title><![CDATA[Stephen Colbert has a brutal response to Trumps Time magazine cover shot]]></title>
  2503.      <link>https://mashable.com/video/stephen-colbert-trump-time-magazine-cover</link>
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  2505.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
  2506.      <description><![CDATA[Stephen Colbert has reacted to Trump's inclusion on a recent "Time" magazine cover.]]></description>
  2507.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/03RjfKpgJ4qQOb4qpBqOdS4/hero-image.png" alt="A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage, grimacing."><p>A cover on <em>Time</em> magazine paired with a positive story should be something for a president to celebrate, but Trump's recent inclusion doesn't seem to have gone down too well.</p><p>The reason? <a href="https://x.com/TIME/status/1977784098929385818" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">A not-exactly-flattering close-up photo of the president</a> taken from an upwards angle, which he was quick to <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115370899456605514" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">moan about on TruthSocial</a>.</p><p>"I never liked taking pictures from underneath angles, but this is a super bad picture, and deserves to be called out," Trump wrote. "What are they doing, and why?"</p><p>Colbert's response, meanwhile, is a bit more brutal.</p><p>"Worst Georgia O'Keeffe ever," he says. "There's a lot going on there. It's like one of those optical illusions where you can't tell if it's an old woman or a young ballsack."</p><p>Elsewhere, <a href="https://mashable.com/video/jimmy-kimmel-trump-time-magazine-cover" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Jimmy Kimmel was also quick to gleefully mock the image and Trump's reaction to it</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2510.      <title><![CDATA[Waymos driverless taxis are coming to London]]></title>
  2511.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/waymo-london</link>
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  2513.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
  2514.      <description><![CDATA[Waymo is launching its driverless ride-hailing service in London next year.]]></description>
  2515.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00cXXtefZoTXUTtmqin68bM/hero-image.webp" alt="Waymo London"><p>Waymo has taken the Tesla Robotaxi threat seriously. </p><p>On Wednesday, the company announced it's launching its <a href="https://mashable.com/category/self-driving-cars" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">autonomous ride-hailing service</a> in London in 2026. </p><p>The service will be offered, in truly British fashion, via a fleet of Jaguar Land Rover vehicles. Customers will be able to hail them via Waymo's app, and the company highlighted the fact that its cars will operate without a human behind the wheel. </p><p>There's no word on which areas Waymo's service will cover, though Waymo said it plans to serve Londoners and the city's "millions of visitors" next year. The company's <a href="https://waymo.com/waymo-in-uk" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">official FAQ for London</a> says it's conducting "extensive trials and safety validation work across select boroughs of London."</p><p>Fun fact: The Waymo cars in London will have the steering wheel on the left side, as the company will use its existing fleet of Jagaur I-PACE cars which were originally built for U.S. operations. It shouldn't matter too much as there will be no driver in the seat, and the company says its operators which monitor the system are "trained to operate a left-hand drive vehicle safely on UK roads."</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2516.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2517.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/waymo-driverless-cars-new-york-city" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2518.            <span class="ml-1">Self driving taxis may be coming to NYC, as Waymo wins first AV testing permit</span>
  2519.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  2520.        </a>
  2521.    </div>
  2522. <p>This isn't the first time Waymo has expanded internationally; the company already announced it will launch in Tokyo, besides a host of cities in the U.S. where it's already operational. But it appears to have accelerated its expansion following the launch of <a href="https://mashable.com/article/tesla-robotaxi-half-usa-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Tesla Robotaxi</a>, which currently operates in Austin, Texas, and the San Francisco Bay Area. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2525.      <title><![CDATA[The ASUS TUF Gaming F16 laptop has dropped to its best-ever price at Amazon]]></title>
  2526.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-asus-tuf-f16-gaming-laptop-deal</link>
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  2528.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
  2529.      <description><![CDATA[As of Oct. 15, Amazon has dropped the price of the ASUS TUF Gaming F16 laptop (Intel Core 5 210H Processor, RTX 4050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) from $999.99 to $769.99, a 23% discount.]]></description>
  2530.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01WEvmqWOCHyJoBCEtKxc07/hero-image.jpg" alt="asus tuf gaming f16 laptop against an orange and blue patterned background"><p><strong>SAVE OVER $200: </strong>As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/av3Xqq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ASUS%20TUF%20Gaming%20F16%20laptop&object_type=article&object_uuid=01WEvmqWOCHyJoBCEtKxc07&short_url=av3Xqq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">ASUS TUF Gaming F16 laptop</a> (Intel Core 5 210H Processor, RTX 4050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) is on sale for $769.99 at Amazon. This is $230 off its list price of $999.99 and marks its <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0F1B8Q5GT" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">best-ever price</a>.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
  2531.    <div class="absolute top-0 w-14 h-2.5 bg-secondary-300"></div>
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  2533.                                                        <a class="block overflow-hidden relative w-full border border-gray-100 aspect-square border-1" href="https://zdcs.link/av3Xqq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=01WEvmqWOCHyJoBCEtKxc07&short_url=av3Xqq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click>
  2534.                                                                            <img class="object-contain absolute inset-0 p-12 w-full h-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01WEvmqWOCHyJoBCEtKxc07/images-2.fill.size_256x192.v1760517195.jpg" alt="asus tuf gaming f16 laptop against a white background" width="256" height="192" loading="lazy">
  2535.  
  2536.  
  2537.                        
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  2543.                                            </a>
  2544.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  2545.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: ASUS</span>
  2546.                                    </div>
  2547.                        </div>
  2548.    <div class="pl-0 mt-3 w-full md:pl-7 md:mt-0 md:w-1/2">
  2549.                            <div class="mb-3">
  2550.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/av3Xqq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=ASUS%20TUF%20Gaming%20F16%20%282024%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=01WEvmqWOCHyJoBCEtKxc07&short_url=av3Xqq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024)" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  2551.                        ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024)
  2552.                    </a>
  2553.                            </div>
  2554.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
  2555.                <div class="md:w-2/3" style="line-height: 0.75rem">
  2556.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$769.99</span>
  2557.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  2558.                                                <br>
  2559.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$999.99</span>
  2560.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $230</span>
  2561.                                                            </div>
  2562.            </div>
  2563.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  2564.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/av3Xqq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=01WEvmqWOCHyJoBCEtKxc07&short_url=av3Xqq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  2565.                    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Get Deal</button>
  2566.                </a>
  2567.                        </div>
  2568. </div>
  2569. <p>Whether you're frequently on the go or just prefer to have a portable option to play on, a <a href="https://mashable.com/category/gaming-laptops" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">gaming laptop</a> is worth investing in. This is especially true given how many great <a href="https://mashable.com/category/video-games" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games</a> there are to play right now. If you've been hoping to find something on sale, even after big sale events like <a href="https://mashable.com/article/prime-day-vs-black-friday" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">October Prime Day</a>, Amazon is currently offering the <a href="https://zdcs.link/av3Xqq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ASUS%20TUF%20Gaming%20F16%20laptop&object_type=article&object_uuid=01WEvmqWOCHyJoBCEtKxc07&short_url=av3Xqq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">ASUS TUF Gaming F16 laptop</a> (Intel Core 5 210H Processor, RTX 4050, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) at its <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0F1B8Q5GT" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">lowest price yet</a>.</p><p>Amazon has dropped the price of the <a href="https://zdcs.link/av3Xqq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ASUS%20TUF%20Gaming%20F16%20laptop&object_type=article&object_uuid=01WEvmqWOCHyJoBCEtKxc07&short_url=av3Xqq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">ASUS TUF Gaming F16 laptop</a> from $999.99 to $769.99. This 23% discount saves you $230. Now's a great time to move on it if it's caught your eye. </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2570.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2571.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/october-prime-day-2025-what-mashable-readers-bought" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2572.            <span class="ml-1">Mashable readers know best &mdash; here's what our readers bought during October Prime Day</span>
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  2574.        </a>
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  2576. <p>The <a href="https://zdcs.link/av3Xqq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ASUS%20TUF%20Gaming%20F16%20laptop&object_type=article&object_uuid=01WEvmqWOCHyJoBCEtKxc07&short_url=av3Xqq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">ASUS TUF Gaming F16 laptop</a> is ready to handle all of your favorite games, with a 13th Gen Intel Core 5 210H processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card, and a Full HD (1920x1080) 144Hz display to enjoy them on. On top of that, this model comes with 8GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, making for a nice amount of storage to keep your games, and its size makes it a great portable companion to take with you while you're out and about.</p><p>Who knows how much longer the <a href="https://zdcs.link/av3Xqq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ASUS%20TUF%20Gaming%20F16%20laptop&object_type=article&object_uuid=01WEvmqWOCHyJoBCEtKxc07&short_url=av3Xqq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">ASUS TUF Gaming F16 laptop</a> will stay at its new low price. Act fast to grab it for $769.99 at Amazon.</p><p>If this gaming laptop deal isn't for you, and price isn't an issue, have a look at our roundup of the <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/the-best-gaming-laptops" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">best gaming laptops</a> to see some of our top picks for PC gamers this year.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2579.      <title><![CDATA[Get the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni robot vacuum for its lowest-ever price — save over $300 at Amazon]]></title>
  2580.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-ecovacs-deebot-robot-vacuum-deal</link>
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  2582.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
  2583.      <description><![CDATA[Find the best robot vacuum deal. Save 27% on the Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni at Amazon.]]></description>
  2584.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01zFO7xzvqwr5OM6w9IVeJB/hero-image.png" alt="Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni "><p><strong>SAVE $355: </strong>As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVpEP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Ecovacs%20Deebot%20X9%20Pro%20Omni&object_type=article&object_uuid=01zFO7xzvqwr5OM6w9IVeJB&short_url=QPVpEP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni</a> is on sale for $944.99 at Amazon. That's a 27% discount on the list price.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  2599.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Ecovacs</span>
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  2611.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
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  2623. <p><a href="https://mashable.com/article/how-to-choose-a-robot-vacuum" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Robot vacuum</a> deals are always a nice treat, especially when the deal takes a product down to its <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0DZXFNVQ2" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">lowest-ever price</a>. And that's exactly what you get with this latest deal on the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVpEP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Ecovacs%20Deebot%20X9%20Pro%20Omni&object_type=article&object_uuid=01zFO7xzvqwr5OM6w9IVeJB&short_url=QPVpEP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Ecovacs Deebot X9 Pro Omni</a>. As of Oct. 15, this impressive <a href="https://mashable.com/article/tips-to-make-robot-vacuum-work-better" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">robot vacuum</a> is down to $944.99, saving you $355. </p><p>This is the ideal robot vacuum if you want floor cleaning taking off your to-do list entirely. It <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-vacuum-cleaner" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">vacuums</a>, it mops, and it keeps itself clean, so other than occasional emptying of dirt, there's nothing for you to do. The vacuuming is powerful too, combining BLAST Airflow with 16,600Pa suction, so you get a much stronger performance on carpets and more effective removal of dust, pet hair, and debris. It even has anti-tangle brushes which prevent hair from wrapping around the rollers, saving you from spending ages removing hairs and detangling the brushes.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2624.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2625.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/dreame-aqua10-ultra-roller-robot-vacuum-first-impressions" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2626.            <span class="ml-1">On paper, the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller is the apex robot vacuum. Here's what I think of it so far.</span>
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  2630. <p>And to prevent any accidents, the Triple Lift System automatically adjusts the main brush, side brush, and mop depending on the surface of the floor, lifting the mop on carpets and raising the side brush for large debris. </p><p>The maintenance is a breeze too, its docking station basically takes care of everything. It refills the water tank, washes and dries the mop, and dispenses cleaning solution for up to 150 days. And it handles its own navigation thanks to the AIVI 3D 3.0 and LiDAR mapping. This stops the vacuum from bumping into furniture, allows it to map your home, and target areas that are typically dirtier.</p><p>Get this <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVpEP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=great%20robot%20vacuum&object_type=article&object_uuid=01zFO7xzvqwr5OM6w9IVeJB&short_url=QPVpEP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">great robot vacuum</a> for its best-ever price at Amazon.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2633.      <title><![CDATA[NYT Pips hints, answers for October 15, 2025]]></title>
  2634.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/pips-nyt-games-hints-answers-easy-medium-hard-october-15</link>
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  2636.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:34:33 +0000</pubDate>
  2637.      <description><![CDATA[The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.]]></description>
  2638.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04bAmr36PtySrWQutUXD0D0/hero-image.jpg" alt="A phone with the Pips logo."><p>Happy Wednesday and welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the <a href="https://www.nytco.com/games/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">New York Times</a> catalogue.</p><p>Released in August 2025, the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-september-19-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Pips</a> puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.</p><p>Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move onto the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.</p><h2>How to play Pips</h2><p>If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity for how <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/games/pips" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Pips</a> is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2639.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2640.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-october-11-2025" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2641.            <span class="ml-1">Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 11, 2025</span>
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  2645. <p>The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible &ndash; and common &ndash; for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.</p><p>Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Number</strong>: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.</p></li><li><p><strong>Equal</strong>: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.</p></li><li><p><strong>Not Equal</strong>: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.</p></li><li><p><strong>Less than</strong>: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.</p></li><li><p><strong>Greater than:</strong> Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.</p></li></ul><p>If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2646.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2647.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-october-15-2025" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2648.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Strands hints, answers for October 15, 2025</span>
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  2652. <h2>Easy difficulty hints, answers for Oct. 15 Pips</h2><p><strong>Equal (2):</strong> Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically; 2-5, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Equal (5):</strong> Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically, 5-0, placed vertically, 2-5, placed horizontally.</p><h2>Medium difficulty hints, answers for Oct. 15 Pips</h2><p><strong>Number (5):</strong> Everything in this dark blue space must add to 5. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically; 3-0, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Number (6):</strong> Everything in this red space must add to 6. The answer is 4-1, placed vertically; 5-0, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Greater Than (7):</strong> Everything in this space must be greater than 7. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Number (3):</strong> Everything in this dark blue space must add to 3. The answer is 3-0, placed vertically; 5-0, placed vertically; 0-4, placed vertically; 0-2, placed horizontally; 3-1, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Number (2):</strong> Everything in this red space must add to 2. The answer is 0-2, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Number (0):</strong> Everything in this dark blue space must add to 0. The answer is 0-0, placed vertically..</p><p><strong>Number (4):</strong> Everything in this red space must add to 4. The answer is 0-4, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Number (1):</strong> Everything in this dark blue space must add to 1. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally.</p><h2>Hard difficulty hints, answers for Oct. 15 Pips</h2><p><strong>Number (8):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 8. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally; 4-5, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Number (2):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 2. The answer is 4-1, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Number (4):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 4. The answer is 1-3, placed vertically; 5-1, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Greater Than (3):</strong> Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Number (10):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 10. The answer is 4-5, placed vertically; 5-1, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Number (0):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 6-0, placed vertically; 0-0, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Number (4):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 4. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Greater Than (1):</strong> Everything in this space must be greater than 1. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Number (9):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 9. The answer is 5-2, placed horizontally; 4-6, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Number (2):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 2. The answer is 5-2, placed horizontally; 0-1, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Number (1):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 1. The answer is 0-1, placed vertically; 3-0, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Equal (2):</strong> Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally; 2-3, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Number (0):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Number (12):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 12. The answer is 4-6, placed vertically; 6-2, placed vertically.</p><p><strong>Number (3):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 3. The answer is 3-0, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Equal (3):</strong> Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 2-3, placed vertically; 3-3, placed horizontally.</p><p><strong>Number (2):</strong> Everything in this space must add to 2. The answer is 6-2, placed vertically.</p><p><a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong><em>If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!</em></strong></a><strong><em> Check out our <a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games hub</a></em></strong><strong><em> for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.</em></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2655.      <title><![CDATA[Save $100 on the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 for a limited time]]></title>
  2656.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-dyson-purifier-deal</link>
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  2658.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:26:34 +0000</pubDate>
  2659.      <description><![CDATA[Get the best Dyson deal. Save 15% on the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 at Amazon.]]></description>
  2660.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02qUVgGeXWCEvg3aaNjRrQP/hero-image.png" alt="Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1"><p><strong>SAVE $100</strong>: As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aADbE4?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Dyson%20Purifier%20Hot%2BCool%20HP1&object_type=article&object_uuid=02qUVgGeXWCEvg3aaNjRrQP&short_url=aADbE4&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1</a> is on sale for $559.95 at Amazon. That's a 15% saving on the list price.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  2675.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Dyson</span>
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  2680.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/aADbE4?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Dyson%20Purifier%20Hot%2BCool%20HP1&object_type=article&object_uuid=02qUVgGeXWCEvg3aaNjRrQP&short_url=aADbE4&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  2681.                        Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool HP1
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  2686.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$559.95</span>
  2687.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
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  2689.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$659.99</span>
  2690.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $100.04</span>
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  2693.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  2694.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/aADbE4?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=02qUVgGeXWCEvg3aaNjRrQP&short_url=aADbE4&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  2699. <p>A good <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-air-purifier-wildfire-smoke" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">air purifier</a> can help with a whole lot of things. It can help allergy sufferers with symptoms, it can clear out pet dander and dust, reduce lingering smells from cooking, and even make the air in your home feel generally fresher and cleaner. And if you&rsquo;ve been thinking about getting one, now&rsquo;s a great time to do it, because <a href="https://zdcs.link/aADbE4?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Dyson%E2%80%99s%20Purifier%20Hot%2BCool%20HP1&object_type=article&object_uuid=02qUVgGeXWCEvg3aaNjRrQP&short_url=aADbE4&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Dyson&rsquo;s Purifier Hot+Cool HP1 </a>is on sale. As of Oct. 15, this popular purifier is down to $559.95, that's a saving of $100 (or $100.04, to be exact).</p><p>This is one of the most popular air purifiers on the market, and with the <a href="https://mashable.com/category/dyson" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Dyson</a> name attached, you know you're getting an impressive product. The model cleans the air by using a fully sealed filtration system that combines an activated carbon filter to remove gases with a HEPA filter that captures 99.97% of microscopic allergens and pollutants as small as 0.3 microns. </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  2706. <p>The entire unit is sealed to HEPA H13 standards, so, none of the nasties it catches can escape back into your room. Its Air Multiplier technology blasts over 76 gallons of smooth airflow per second, keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. </p><p>And if you're purchasing for odor removal, this purifier promises to catch 97% of odors from cooking, <a href="https://mashable.com/category/pets" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">pets</a>, and smoke. You can even control and monitor your air quality through the MyDyson app or by voice command. Here you can also set schedules and get personalized air quality reports. </p><p>Head to Amazon to pick up this <a href="https://zdcs.link/aADbE4?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Dyson%20air%20purifier%20deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=02qUVgGeXWCEvg3aaNjRrQP&short_url=aADbE4&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Dyson air purifier deal</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2709.      <title><![CDATA[Jimmy Kimmel gleefully mocks Trumps angry reaction to Time magazine photo]]></title>
  2710.      <link>https://mashable.com/video/jimmy-kimmel-trump-time-magazine-cover</link>
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  2712.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
  2713.      <description><![CDATA[Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Trump's angry TruthSocial post about his "Time" magazine cover.]]></description>
  2714.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/06UOOOwfIYnH96Upxh130Ps/hero-image.png" alt="A man in a suit stands on a talk show stage, grinning. At the bottom is a screenshot of a Trump post on TruthSocial."><p>Donald Trump has made the cover of <em>Time</em> magazine, but this time he's not nearly as happy about it as you'd expect.</p><p>Reacting to <a href="https://x.com/TIME/status/1977784098929385818" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">the publication's cover photo</a>, which was taken close up from a low angle, <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115370899456605514" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">the U.S. president took to his own Truth Social</a> after the issue was published to moan about it. </p><p>"Time Magazine wrote a relatively good story about me, but the picture may be the Worst of All Time," wrote Trump. "They 'disappeared' my hair, and then had something floating on top of my head that looked like a floating crown, but an extremely small one. Really weird!"</p><p>In the clip above from <em>Jimmy Kimmel Live!</em> Tuesday night, the late night show host gleefully reads Trump's post before responding to it.</p><p>"I want to go back to that cover and show you this crown," Kimmel says. "OK, that's not a crown, that's the letter M. Only he would see an M on his head an assume it's a crown."</p><p>He goes on to talk about the rest of Trump's post, in which the president says he's "never liked taking pictures from underneath angles" before adding that the photo "deserves to be called out."</p><p>"It's like he's a TikTok influencer yelling at her boyfriend for not knowing her angles," Kimmel says. "It really is remarkable what a big, fragile baby this man is."</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2717.      <title><![CDATA[Ankers Prime Charger is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $70 right now]]></title>
  2718.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-anker-prime-charger-deal</link>
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  2720.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
  2721.      <description><![CDATA[Find the best charger deal. Save 41% on the Anker Prime Charger at Amazon.]]></description>
  2722.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02ydh8iEfubIlehTugMHlmO/hero-image.png" alt="Anker Prime Charger"><p><strong>SAVE $70: </strong>As of Oct. 15, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aRM3EV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Anker%20Prime%20Charger&object_type=article&object_uuid=02ydh8iEfubIlehTugMHlmO&short_url=aRM3EV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Anker Prime Charger</a> is on sale for $99.99 at Amazon. That's a 41% discount on the list price.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  2737.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Anker</span>
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  2749.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
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  2755.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  2756.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/aRM3EV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=02ydh8iEfubIlehTugMHlmO&short_url=aRM3EV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  2757.                    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Get Deal</button>
  2758.                </a>
  2759.                        </div>
  2760. </div>
  2761. <p>If you're fed up with your desk looking like a nest of knotted cables, <a href="https://zdcs.link/aRM3EV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Anker%27s%20Prime%20Charger&object_type=article&object_uuid=02ydh8iEfubIlehTugMHlmO&short_url=aRM3EV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Anker's Prime Charger</a> is the answer to your organizational prayers. It&rsquo;s a compact power hub with six ports, a tiny display that shows what&rsquo;s charging, and enough power to charge up your laptop, phone, and <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-tablets-1" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">tablet</a> all at once, without a bunch of cables getting tangled. And it's on sale for a limited time.</p><p>As of Oct. 15, this <a href="https://mashable.com/article/asperx-portable-charger" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">charger</a> is at its <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0CYLL8Y89" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">lowest-ever price</a>, so you're getting a real steal. Save $70 with the new price of $99.99. </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2762.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2763.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/asperx-portable-charger" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2764.            <span class="ml-1">I never go camping without this $24 portable charger</span>
  2765.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  2766.        </a>
  2767.    </div>
  2768. <p>Let's break down the specifics. It's a 250W desktop charger that can power multiple devices at once, with four USB-C and two USB-A ports. The main USB-C port delivers up to 140W which is enough to charge a <a href="https://mashable.com/review/m4-pro-macbook-pro-16-inch" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">16-inch MacBook Pro</a> to 50% in about 25 minutes. Impressive, right? </p><p>It also has a 2.26-inch LCD display that tells you real-time charging information, and the control dial lets you adjust output for each device. It even supports connection to the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-anker-charging-accessories" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Anker</a> app for additional features.</p><p>Ready to tidy up your desk space? Get this <a href="https://zdcs.link/aRM3EV?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=great%20charger%20deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=02ydh8iEfubIlehTugMHlmO&short_url=aRM3EV&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">great charger deal</a> from Amazon while it's still on sale.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2771.      <title><![CDATA[Lego is giving away free Witch models for Halloween — here’s how to get yours on Oct. 26]]></title>
  2772.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/free-lego-halloween-witch</link>
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  2774.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  2775.      <description><![CDATA[How to get free Lego. Build a Halloween Witch model at participating stores and take it home with you for free.]]></description>
  2776.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07bnMfibWH3ILTxb4hRKZOx/hero-image.webp" alt="Lego Witch model"><p><strong>FREE HALLOWEEN LEGO: </strong>Build a Halloween Witch model at participating stores and take it home with you for free. Find participating stores <a href="https://zdcs.link/9116yR?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=here&object_type=article&object_uuid=07bnMfibWH3ILTxb4hRKZOx&short_url=9116yR&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">here</a>.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  2779.                                                        <a class="block overflow-hidden relative w-full border border-gray-100 aspect-square border-1" href="https://zdcs.link/9116yR?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=07bnMfibWH3ILTxb4hRKZOx&short_url=9116yR&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click>
  2780.                                                                            <img class="object-contain absolute inset-0 p-12 w-full h-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07bnMfibWH3ILTxb4hRKZOx/images-1.fill.size_256x154.v1760435395.jpg" alt="Lego logo" width="256" height="154" loading="lazy">
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  2791.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Lego</span>
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  2796.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/9116yR?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Free%20Lego%20Halloween%20Witch&object_type=article&object_uuid=07bnMfibWH3ILTxb4hRKZOx&short_url=9116yR&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Free Lego Halloween Witch" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  2797.                        Free Lego Halloween Witch
  2798.                    </a>
  2799.                            </div>
  2800.                                    <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  2801.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/9116yR?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=07bnMfibWH3ILTxb4hRKZOx&short_url=9116yR&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  2803.                </a>
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  2806. <p>Another month, another free giveaway from <a href="https://mashable.com/category/lego" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Lego</a>. For those not in the know, Lego regularly runs make and take events in which fans can build and take home exclusive models for absolutely nothing. We're sorry to say that you do need to actually visit a store, but this is your chance to get your hands on something that money literally cannot buy. We're sure you can manage.</p><p>The next free giveaway takes place from 12-2 p.m. on Oct. 26. Participants in the U.S. and Canada can build a Lego Witch model and take it home with them for free. We recommend checking participating stores <a href="https://zdcs.link/9wRDnq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=here&object_type=article&object_uuid=07bnMfibWH3ILTxb4hRKZOx&short_url=9wRDnq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">here</a> before you set off in search of this <a href="https://mashable.com/article/halloween-lego-sets" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">spooky model</a>. We don't want you to leave the comfort of your home unless absolutely necessary. It's getting cold out there.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2807.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2808.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/favorite-lego-sets-2025" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2809.            <span class="ml-1">Our 15 favorite Lego sets, sourced from actual Lego fans</span>
  2810.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  2811.        </a>
  2812.    </div>
  2813. <p>This event is intended for participants aged 6+ years, and the free model is available on a first-come-first-serve basis, at participating locations, while supplies last. Participants are limited to one build each.</p><p>Free Lego is <a href="https://mashable.com/article/free-lego-harry-potter" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">free Lego</a>, but what makes these events so special is that these models are not available for purchase. By taking part, you're getting a truly exclusive model that money cannot buy. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2816.      <title><![CDATA[Get a 3-pack of USB-C cables for $35 that stay exactly where you want them]]></title>
  2817.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-15-stay-charge-cable-with-magnetic-connector</link>
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  2819.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  2820.      <description><![CDATA[Get three fast-charging, magnetic USB-C Stay Cables for just $34.99 to keep your setup organized at home, work, and on the go.]]></description>
  2821.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07h8E3d4Xq4S7mlDIrWRCsY/hero-image.jpg" alt="Stay Cable: 1M USB-C Charging Cable with Magnetic Connector (3-Pack/White)"><p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> These magnetic, fast-charging <a href="https://zdcs.link/zJrVXg?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=USB-C%20Stay%20Cables&object_type=article&object_uuid=07h8E3d4Xq4S7mlDIrWRCsY&short_url=zJrVXg&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>USB-C Stay Cables</u></a> ($34.99 for three) help keep your space organized and your devices powered.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  2824.                                                        <a class="block overflow-hidden relative w-full border border-gray-100 aspect-square border-1" href="https://zdcs.link/zJrVXg?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=07h8E3d4Xq4S7mlDIrWRCsY&short_url=zJrVXg&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click>
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  2834.                                            </a>
  2835.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  2836.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Function101</span>
  2837.                                    </div>
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  2841.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/zJrVXg?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Stay%20Cable%3A%201M%20USB-C%20Charging%20Cable%20with%20Magnetic%20Connector%20%283-Pack%2FWhite%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=07h8E3d4Xq4S7mlDIrWRCsY&short_url=zJrVXg&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Stay Cable: 1M USB-C Charging Cable with Magnetic Connector (3-Pack/White)" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  2842.                        Stay Cable: 1M USB-C Charging Cable with Magnetic Connector (3-Pack/White)
  2843.                    </a>
  2844.                            </div>
  2845.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
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  2847.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$34.99</span>
  2848.                                                <br>
  2849.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$53.85</span>
  2850.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $18.86</span>
  2851.                                                            </div>
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  2853.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  2854.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/zJrVXg?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=07h8E3d4Xq4S7mlDIrWRCsY&short_url=zJrVXg&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  2858. </div>
  2859. <p>Most of us have experienced a similar scenario to this one: you finally sit down to charge your phone, only to find your cable has vanished behind the desk or tangled itself into a knot. While this is not the end of the world, it can definitely slow you down and even make you sweat while you dig around to find it.</p><p>The Stay Cable three-pack (just $34.99, down from $53.85) can help end that daily battle once and for all. These <a href="https://zdcs.link/zJrVXg?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ultra-durable%20USB-C%20cables&object_type=article&object_uuid=07h8E3d4Xq4S7mlDIrWRCsY&short_url=zJrVXg&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>ultra-durable USB-C cables</u></a> don&rsquo;t just charge fast &mdash; they actually stay put.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2860.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2861.        <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-portable-power-stations" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2862.            <span class="ml-1">The 5 best portable power stations to stay charged up at home and on the go</span>
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  2869.      <title><![CDATA[NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 15, 2025]]></title>
  2870.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-sports-edition-hint-answer-today-october-15-2025</link>
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  2872.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:49:03 +0000</pubDate>
  2873.      <description><![CDATA[Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the day's puzzle.]]></description>
  2874.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01sOVTrzjOFVea4y23XwuSx/hero-image.jpg" alt="A phone displaying the New York Times game 'Connections.'"><p>Today's <em>Connections: Sports Edition</em> requires some knowledge of some athletic moves to get past a defender.</p><p>As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>New York Times </em>word game</a> that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. </p><p>Like the original <em>Connections</em>, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like <em>Wordle</em>, <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-october-15-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Connections</em></a> resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier &mdash; so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.</p><p>If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest <em>Connections</em> solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  2881. <h2>What is <em>Connections: Sports Edition</em>?</h2><p>The <em>NYT</em>'s latest daily word game has launched in association with <em>The Athletic</em>, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-october-11-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Connections</em></a> can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.</p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet">
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  2886.  
  2887. <p>Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.</p><p>If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake &mdash; players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.</p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet">
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  2892.  
  2893. <p>Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like <em>Wordle, </em>you can share the results with your friends on social media.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  2900. <h2>Here's a hint for today's <em>Connections: Sports Edition</em> categories</h2><p>Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Yellow:</strong> Strategies</p></li><li><p><strong>Green: </strong>Online game-related</p></li><li><p><strong>Blue: </strong>Short names</p></li><li><p><strong>Purple: </strong>Same second word</p></li></ul><div id="related-video" class="mx-auto mt-8 mb-12 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans md:mt-12 md:mb-16 text-primary-400">
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  2913. <h2>Here are today's <em>Connections: Sports Edition</em> categories</h2><p>Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:</p><ul><li><p><strong>Yellow:</strong> Basketball defenses, in short</p></li><li><p><strong>Green: </strong>Fantasy football positions</p></li><li><p><strong>Blue: </strong>Big 12 Schools, abbreviated</p></li><li><p><strong>Purple: </strong>___ hitter</p></li></ul><p><em>Looking for Wordle today? <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-october-15-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Here's the answer to today's Wordle.</a></em></p><p>Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.</p><p>Drumroll, please!</p><p>The solution to today's <em>Connections: Sports Edition </em>#387 is...</p><h2>What is the answer to <em>Connections: Sports Edition</em> today?</h2><ul><li><p>Basketball defenses, in short -<strong> 2-3, MAN, PRESS, ZONE</strong></p></li><li><p>Fantasy football positions - <strong>D/ST, FLEX, QB, WR</strong></p></li><li><p>Big 12 Schools, abbreviated - <strong>BYU, TCU, UCF, WVU</strong></p></li><li><p>____ hitter - <strong>CLEANUP, DESIGNATED, NO, PINCH</strong></p></li></ul><p>Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports <em>Connections</em> for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.</p><p><em>Are you also playing NYT Strands? <a href="https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-october-15-2025" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">See hints and answers for today's Strands</a></em><a href="https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-october-15-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>.</em></a></p><p><a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong><em>If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!</em></strong></a><strong><em> Check out our <a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games hub</a></em></strong><strong><em> for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.</em></strong></p><p><strong>Not the day you're after? </strong><a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-sports-edition-hint-answer-today-october-16-2025" target="_blank">Here's the solution to today's Connections.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2916.      <title><![CDATA[NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for October 15, 2025]]></title>
  2917.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-october-15-2025</link>
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  2919.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 08:39:50 +0000</pubDate>
  2920.      <description><![CDATA[Answers to each clue for the October 15, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.]]></description>
  2921.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/050EIqYlRiyeIqZXx1Yk3OR/hero-image.jpg" alt="Close-up view of crossword puzzle."><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">The Mini</a> is a bite-sized version of <em>The New York Times</em>' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.</p><p>With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.</p><p>So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini &mdash; much like with <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-october-15-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Wordle</a> and <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-october-15-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Connections</a> &mdash; we have you covered.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
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  2935. <p>Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025:</p><h2>Across</h2><h3>Chromebooks, but not MacBooks</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>PCS</strong>.</p></li></ul><h3>"Yippee!"</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Wahoo.</strong></p></li></ul><h3>Reveal, as juicy gossip</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Spill.</strong></p></li></ul><h3>With 2-Down, chef who helped popularize chicken cordon bleu in the U.S.</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Julia. </strong></p></li></ul><h3>Toss in</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Add.</strong></p></li></ul><h2>Down</h2><h3>___ New Guinea</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Papua.</strong></p></li></ul><h3>See 7-Across</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Child.</strong></p></li></ul><h3>State of matter for most elements at room temperature</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>Solid.</strong></p></li></ul><h3>Business-focused newspaper, for short</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>WSJ.</strong></p></li></ul><h3>Hello, in Portuguese</h3><ul><li><p>The answer is <strong>OLA.</strong></p></li></ul><p><a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong><em>If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!</em></strong></a><strong><em> Check out our <a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games hub</a></em></strong><strong><em> for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.</em></strong></p><div id="related-video" class="mx-auto mt-8 mb-12 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans md:mt-12 md:mb-16 text-primary-400">
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  2976.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/QrAXgX?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Pok%C3%A9mon%20Legends%3A%20Z-A%20Switch%202%20%28Physical%29%20%2B%20Free%20Preorder%20Pin&object_type=article&object_uuid=05f6HXBCAiB6oUeLYqIeQFH&short_url=QrAXgX&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Pok&eacute;mon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 (Physical) + Free Preorder Pin" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  2977.                        Pok&eacute;mon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 (Physical) + Free Preorder Pin
  2978.                    </a>
  2979.                            </div>
  2980.                                    <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  2981.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/QrAXgX?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=05f6HXBCAiB6oUeLYqIeQFH&short_url=QrAXgX&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  2982.                    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Pre-order Here</button>
  2983.                </a>
  2984.                        </div>
  2985. </div>
  2986. <p>Walmart is winning <a href="https://mashable.com/article/pokemon-legends-za-nintendo-switch-2-hands-on-preview" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Pok&eacute;mon Legends: Z-A</em></a> preorders thanks to a free starter Pok&eacute;mon pin bonus with every physical copy of the game. It's a cut above retailers like <a href="https://zdcs.link/QWEwnd?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Best%20Buy&object_type=article&object_uuid=05f6HXBCAiB6oUeLYqIeQFH&short_url=QWEwnd&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Best Buy</a>.</p><p>Sadly, these preorder pins have suffered stock issues, but Walmart has reopened the preorder flood gates once again. Best of all? Walmart is still offering a release day shipping time, so trainers won't need to wait for their dose of new Pok&eacute;mon for the sake of a Chikorita, Totodile, or Tepig pin.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  2987.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  2988.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/pokemon-legends-za-release-date-time-pokedex" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  2989.            <span class="ml-1">'Pok&eacute;mon Legends: Z-A': Everything you need to know before release</span>
  2990.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  2991.        </a>
  2992.    </div>
  2993. <p><em>Pok&eacute;mon Legends Z-A</em> is set to be the biggest shake up ever for mainline Pok&eacute;mon games. Moving battle mechanics towards real-time, trainers will need to shift their focus to movement, how long attacks take to cool down, and collecting mega energy orbs to Mega Evolve their own Pok&eacute;mon.</p><p>It's great to see <a href="https://mashable.com/article/pokemon-tcg-mega-evolution-review" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Mega Evolution</a> return after 12 years, and there's even brand new Mega Evolutions of fan-favorite Pok&eacute;mon such as Dragonite. Set in Kalos' Luminose City, it's a far cry from the usual region touring adventures and Legends Arceus "open-zone" gameplay.</p><p>Using rooftop traversal and sections of the city fenced off as wild areas for Pok&eacute;mon to live in, it's an interesting take on moving Pok&eacute;mon games forward whilst keeping that winning formula that's kept it in first place. Instead of gyms and the Pok&eacute;mon League, the Z-A Royale has trainers earning ranks by facing off against trainers in battle zones, working from ranks Z to A with promotional battles at every rank increase. </p><p>All in all, it's a promising concept and a sign of the Pok&eacute;mon Company moving in the right direction. Still on the fence about <em>Pok&eacute;mon Legends: Z-A</em>? <a href="https://mashable.com/review/pokemon-legends-z-a-nintendo-switch-2" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Our review</a> goes into more detail.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  2996.      <title><![CDATA[Hurdle hints and answers for October 15, 2025]]></title>
  2997.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/hurdle-hints-answers-october-15-2025</link>
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  2999.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  3000.      <description><![CDATA[Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.]]></description>
  3001.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03pi2UqKjkgxz1yzvoavo6l/hero-image.jpg" alt="Hurdle game on a smartphone"><p>If you like playing daily word games like <a href="https://mashable.com/category/wordle" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Wordle</a>, then <a href="https://games.mashable.com/games/todays-hurdle" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Hurdle</a> is a great game to add to your routine. </p><p>There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.</p><p>An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle. </p><p>If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3002.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3003.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/today-hurdle-hints-answers-guide" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3004.            <span class="ml-1">Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers</span>
  3005.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  3006.        </a>
  3007.    </div>
  3008. <h2>Hurdle Word 1 hint</h2><p>Worn while cooking.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3009.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3010.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/march-10-apple-macbook-air-m3-deal" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3011.            <span class="ml-1">Apple&rsquo;s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I&rsquo;m tempted.</span>
  3012.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  3013.        </a>
  3014.    </div>
  3015. <h2>Hurdle Word 1 answer</h2><p><strong>APRON</strong></p><h2>Hurdle Word 2 hint</h2><p>An expert. </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3016.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3017.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-August-4-2025" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3018.            <span class="ml-1">Wordle today: Answer, hints for August 4, 2025</span>
  3019.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  3020.        </a>
  3021.    </div>
  3022. <h2>Hurdle Word 2 Answer</h2><p><strong>ADEPT </strong></p><h2>Hurdle Word 3 hint</h2><p>A thick, clear liquid.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3023.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3024.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-sports-edition-hint-answer-today-august-4" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3025.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for August 4</span>
  3026.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  3027.        </a>
  3028.    </div>
  3029. <div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3030.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3031.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-august-4-2025" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3032.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 4, 2025</span>
  3033.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  3034.        </a>
  3035.    </div>
  3036. <h2>Hurdle Word 3 answer</h2><p><strong>RESIN</strong></p><h2>Hurdle Word 4 hint</h2><p>To be at ease.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3037.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3038.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-august-4-2025" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3039.            <span class="ml-1">NYT Strands hints, answers for August 4</span>
  3040.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  3041.        </a>
  3042.    </div>
  3043. <h2>Hurdle Word 4 answer</h2><p><strong>RELAX</strong></p><h2>Final Hurdle hint</h2><p>Surrounds a picture.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3044.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3045.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/games-mahjong-solitaire-hurdle-crossword-arkadium" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3046.            <span class="ml-1">Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable</span>
  3047.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  3048.        </a>
  3049.    </div>
  3050. <h2>Hurdle Word 5 answer</h2><p><strong>FRAME</strong></p><p><a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><strong><em>If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!</em></strong></a><strong><em> Check out our <a href="https://games.mashable.com/" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games hub</a></em></strong><strong><em> for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.</em></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3053.      <title><![CDATA[The best sex and dating apps for hooking up]]></title>
  3054.      <link>https://mashable.com/uk/roundup/best-hookup-apps-uk</link>
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  3056.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  3057.      <description><![CDATA[Looking for no strings attached sex? We've lined up a selection of sex apps for finding something casual.]]></description>
  3058.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/roundups/032PDBUNHFvBoerJxJZRCEd/hero-image.jpg" alt="Three people in bed"><p><em>This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.</em></p><p>In this age of on-demand everything, hookup apps are the go-to for <a href="https://mashable.com/article/casual-dating-meaning" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">casual dating</a>. If we can stream movies (thank you, <a href="https://mashable.com/deals/best-streaming-deals" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Netflix</a>) and order a takeaway with a few quick taps, why shouldn't we be able to find a potential partner the same way?</p><p>Sometimes all you want is some fun, and fortunately there's an app for that.</p><h2>How do you find a hookup?</h2><p>It's still possible to <a href="https://mashable.com/uk/roundup/best-dating-sites-uk" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">find a connection</a> in the real world. Meeting in bars, clubs, parks, and other real-life locations still happens, whether you believe it or not. You're simply shortening your odds by subscribing to a dating site.</p><p>Dating sites and sex apps allow you to get your information out there to a massive network of <a href="https://mashable.com/uk/roundup/best-dating-sites-for-geeks-nerds-uk" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">like-minded individuals</a>. Plus, you can save a lot of time, energy, and cash by testing out a potential relationship on an app before meeting up. We know that some dating apps can be expensive, but just think about all those wasted coffees you could avoid by chatting through an app first.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3059.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3060.        <a href="https://mashable.com/uk/roundup/best-sexting-apps-uk" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3061.            <span class="ml-1">The best sexting apps for sending naughty messages</span>
  3062.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  3063.        </a>
  3064.    </div>
  3065. <p>Using dating apps and sites is also a whole lot less intimidating than meeting someone face to face. If you find the idea of meeting people slightly terrifying, these apps can help you dip your toe into the world of dating from the comfort of your own home. </p><h2>Should you use free dating apps?</h2><p>The good news is that there are a lot of <a href="https://mashable.com/uk/roundup/best-free-dating-sites-for-serious-relationships-uk" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">free dating sites and apps</a> out there, and the likes of <a href="https://mashable.com/category/tinder" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Tinder</a> and <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-dating-sites-for-introverts" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Hinge</a> are popular options with massive networks of users. Plus, most of the biggest and best dating sites have free versions with limitations on certain features. So yes, you can easily enter the online dating game without spending anything. However, as with most things in life, you get what you pay for with dating apps. And sometimes free apps just don't cut it.</p><p>For the best experience with the greatest possibility of finding exactly what you're looking for, you are going to have to cough up some cash. We're sorry to break it to you, but the best dating sites don't come cheap. It all comes down to access to advanced and premium features. You can still find a hookup with a free app, but if you're looking for compatibility tests, chat rooms, videos, and a greater level of control, we recommend upgrading.</p><h2>What makes an app good for hooking up?</h2><p>There's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to hookup apps. What works for your friends might not work for you. Your best bet is to download a handful of options and see which one clicks with your vibe.</p><p>Skip the apps that are <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-dating-sites-for-serious-relationships-2024" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">all about romance</a> and happily ever afters (we're looking at you, <a href="https://mashable.com/review/eharmony-vs-match" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">eharmony</a>). Instead, keep an eye out for apps that get straight to the point. The best hookup apps make chatting quick and easy (messaging, video calls, all that good stuff), and even the free ones should have features like profile verification to help keep you safe.</p><p>If you really want to pay for a premium membership, that's up to you. But we recommend starting with the free versions of cult faves like Tinder, Grindr, and Hinge. These <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-dating-apps" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">popular dating apps</a> give you just enough functionality to connect with potential partners for casual encounters &mdash; all without spending anything.</p><h2>What is the best sex and dating app for hooking up?</h2><p>The good news is that there are absolutely loads of dating sites and sex apps out there for every type of dater and dating situation. The problem with this wealth of options is that deciding on the right site for you can be difficult. This is where we can help.</p><p>Whether you're looking to have a one-night stand, <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-sexting-apps" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">exchange nudes</a> with strangers, or have some phone sex before you doze off, we've rounded up the most reliable hookup apps for every type of single. You can download them via Google Play or the App Store and start swiping in minutes.</p><p>These are the best hookup sites and apps in 2025.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3068.      <title><![CDATA[Moon phase today: What the moon will look like on October 15]]></title>
  3069.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/moon-phase-today-oct-15</link>
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  3071.      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  3072.      <description><![CDATA[See the moon phase expected for October 15, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.]]></description>
  3073.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02gBPvGUDy7jWNSHabAZ8Yg/hero-image.jpg" alt="An image of a full moon."><p>The moon is getting smaller and smaller this week as we head towards to the New Moon. There's still a small crescent visible, however, so keep reading to see what you can spot tonight.</p><h2>What is today&rsquo;s moon phase?</h2><p>As of Wednesday, Oct. 15, the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/ispace-moon-lander-south-pole-image" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">moon </a>phase is Waning Crescent. Tonight, only 31% will be lit up, according to <a href="https://moon.nasa.gov/moon-observation/daily-moon-guide/?intent=011" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">NASA's Daily Moon Observation</a>.</p><p>Waning Crescent is the last phase before we reach the new moon, and with each day until then, the visibility will decrease. There's a little less to see without any visual aids tonight, but there's still something. Look to the top left to see the Oceanus Procellarum and the Kepler Crater. If you're in the Southern Hemisphere, these will be in the bottom right. With a telescope, you'll also see the <a href="https://moon.nasa.gov/moon-observation/daily-moon-guide/?intent=011#1760356858266::1::Reiner%20Gamma" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Reiner Gamma</a>, a lunar swirl on the moon's surface and the Schiller Crater.</p><h2>When is the next full moon?</h2><p>The next full moon will be on Nov. 5. </p><h2>What are moon phases?</h2><p>The Moon goes through a repeating cycle roughly every 29.5 days as it orbits Earth. These changes happen because the Sun, Earth, and Moon are constantly shifting in relation to one another. From our viewpoint on Earth, the Moon might appear full, partially illuminated, or completely dark, but we always see the same face. What changes each night is the amount of sunlight reflecting off its surface.</p><p>The eight main moon phases are:</p><p>New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).</p><p>Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).</p><p>First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.</p><p>Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it&rsquo;s not quite full yet.</p><p><strong>Full Moon</strong> - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.</p><p><strong>Waning Gibbous</strong> - The moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)</p><p><strong>Third Quarter</strong> (or Last Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.</p><p><strong>Waning Crescent</strong> - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3076.      <title><![CDATA[Dan and Phil turned a 16-year relationship reveal into a lesson on parasocial boundaries]]></title>
  3077.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/dan-and-phil-youtube-confirm-relationship</link>
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  3079.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:42:43 +0000</pubDate>
  3080.      <description><![CDATA[YouTube icons Dan and Phil address a decade of dating rumors in a video that should go down in fandom history.]]></description>
  3081.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05vkzXJV6UL3PtG2s41aQoJ/hero-image.png" alt="These YouTubers recently confirmed their longterm relationship."><p>Dan Howell and Phil Lester &mdash; mega stars of a mid-2000s cohort of British <a href="https://mashable.com/category/youtube" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>YouTubers</u></a> that blazed the trail for what we now know as the creator economy &mdash; are in love.&nbsp;</p><p>Yes, those of the terminally online ilk, it's true. No, people who had been half paying attention to <a href="https://mashable.com/article/tumblr-best-communities-nostalgia" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>Tumblr</u></a> trends for a decade, they hadn't really confirmed it before this. But, don't take my word for it, take theirs. And maybe you'll learn something about yourself (and fandom), too.&nbsp;</p><p>In a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cxe_YMJ4nUs" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>46-minute satirical "conspiracy" documentary</u></a>, skillfully evoking the popular 2010s YouTube format, the creator duo confirmed what fans have speculated for nearly 16 years: that the creative partners, roommates, and best friends have been romantically linked the whole time, and that they've remained silent about it because of intense societal pressure. In less than 24 hours, it racked up more than 1.8 million views.&nbsp;</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3082.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
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  3084.            <span class="ml-1">Instagram Teen Accounts are now rated PG-13</span>
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  3088. <p>The duo, ship name Phan, has been at the center of one of the internet's most fervent romantic conspiracies for more than a decade. They spawned entire blogs and fan accounts and a relitigation of what's known online as "RPF," or "real person fiction," a fan fiction phrase that grew to encompass an ardent belief that two real-life celebrities are actually infatuated with each other.&nbsp;</p><p>RPF is a taboo subject in many fandom spaces. Recall <a href="https://mashable.com/article/tumblr-gif-shipping-lgbtq" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>Larry Stylinson</u></a> &mdash; CALM DOWN &mdash; the decades-long conspiracy that Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction fame are secret partners. Both parties in the relationship have long denied a romantic fling, with Tomlinson emphatically begging fans to cease their speculation and even <a href="https://uk.news.yahoo.com/louis-tomlinson-bans-larry-from-instagram-082609394.html" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">blocking mentions of the ship name</a> on social media. A decade since the band's hiatus, and with one of the members tragically gone, Larry shippers are still posting anyway.&nbsp;</p><p>Not all RPF is so extreme. In fan fic, it's an exceedingly common category that is usually constrained to the lead actors of a fan-favorite TV show or random cross-industry pairings between musicians and F1 drivers. In Hollywood, it can be an ingenious marketing tactic. Some online speculated that Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell's <em>Anyone But You</em> press tour was an attempt to generate RPF buzz that could push the movie's box office numbers up.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>But, for many, RPF bleeds too closely into the boundaries of real life. "Sometimes I felt like when I looked at Phil, I felt the gaze of these people in my head," Howell opined in the video, calling it a state of "apocalyptic constant stress."&nbsp;</p><q>
  3089.    Howell and Lester are resetting the boundaries.
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  3091. <p>At a time when celebrities are increasingly pushing back on <a href="https://mashable.com/article/parasocial-relationships-definition-meaning" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>parasocial relationships</u></a> and calling out the <a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-03-31/phoebe-bridgers-bullies-airport-bo-burnham#:~:text=It%20was%20the%20pandemic%2C%20people,of%20people%20gagging%20and%20screaming." target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>entitled behavior of fans</u></a>, it would be justifiable for the two YouTube phenomena to leave it at that. To face the camera and tell fans &mdash; bluntly &mdash; that it's their fault. That many of them took it way too far (they did). That it was incredibly invasive to stalk them online (it was) and even more so to stalk their movements in public (nearing a literal crime). It became impossible to separate their budding careers from each other, fearing that a romantic association would consume their individuality; they rejected promotional events and censored themselves in videos to keep personal information away from fans. To confirm the RPF conspiracy would be to validate the near-abusive behavior. Reflect on that a bit, Phan-dom.</p><p>Howell and Lester have spent too many years online, and love their fans way too much, to fall into that binary.&nbsp;</p><p>A modern blueprint for responding to parasocial bonds, Howell and Lester spend the first 30 minutes of the video telling fans what they already know, parroting back their own behavior over a decade. It's not really to shame them. They stand outside their old flat, where fans scoped out Google Street View specs to recreate it in incredible detail. They wear tin foil hats while pointing at a conspiracy board, filled with references only Phan stans should know. They concoct the perfect ship in a lab. They've been aware of it all.&nbsp;</p><p>Then, they turn the metaphorical camera to the viewer and themselves. "A lot of the 'bad guys' weren't bad people," says Howell. "They were just young people that had absolutely no idea what the effects of their actions were."</p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet">
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  3109. <p>Howell had a complicated childhood, he explained, closeted and clouded by an extremely homophobic upbringing. Now he wants a fresh start, based on authenticity. Lester, who was privately out before Howell, was there for him through it all &mdash; much like Phan was for their viewers. "This is not a video for you to be like, 'I need to beat myself up about this. I feel so bad. I need to stop watching.' It's not about that," adds Lester.&nbsp;</p><p>They reiterate this because Dan and Phil, the duo, truly understand what fandom entails. They were helping architect modern fan spaces with their peers in the 2000s, and participating in it themselves, right as YouTube and the idea of a "creator" being a celebrity came to fruition. Combine this with what fandom can mean for queer youth, specifically, and the wishful thinking of a generation of similarly closeted LGBTQ+ fans. It's much more nuanced than one may think.</p><p>Fandom researchers have long explored the intensity and importance of fandom, even before the internet complicated the relationship. In a <a href="https://mashable.com/article/thirst-tweets-celebrities-fandom-pedro-pascal" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>2023 interview</u></a> with Mashable, researcher Nancy Baym explained how previously normalized fandom behaviors are actively being renegotiated: "The expectation that you ought to be online engaging your people, showing them these more private moments, has opened up a constant need to negotiate boundaries, part of a much broader blurring of boundaries between work and home, professional and personal, public and private."</p><p>So, at the 30-minute mark, the partners reestablish the rules: Shipping is fine, fan fiction ("creative writing") is all good, but no digging into their private moments and certainly no sexual speculation.&nbsp;</p><p>Howell and Lester are resetting those boundaries, rooted not in anger but in compassion for their younger selves &mdash; and the fans who changed the trajectory of their lives. "Forgiveness and growth is such an important part of life," says Howell, a point he repeats later. "In the same way we want the people in our lives to give us patience and grace and the benefit of the doubt if we ever make a mistake, I have to extend that to the world."</p><p>Watch the full video below &mdash; It's worth every minute. </p><div class="mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-4xl">
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  3113.  
  3114. <p><em>This article reflects the opinion of the writer.</em></p><p><a href="https://mashable.com/author/chase-dibenedetto" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Chase DiBenedetto</em></a><em> is the Social Good Reporter at Mashable.</em></p><p><strong><em>Meet The Mashable 101: <a href="https://mashable.com/mashable-101-top-creators-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">The top creators keeping the internet interesting in 2025</a></em></strong><strong><em>. From meme-makers to movement-starters, these are the people powering our timelines today.</em></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3117.      <title><![CDATA[Samsung names the date: Project Moohan is coming for the Apple Vision Pro]]></title>
  3118.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/samsung-project-moohan-launch</link>
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  3120.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:31:05 +0000</pubDate>
  3121.      <description><![CDATA[Samsung will launch its Project Moohan headset, a rival to Apple's pricier Vision Pro, at a Galaxy launch event with a curious name.]]></description>
  3122.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04ZmJK5enFgoPvgHqBZhJsZ/hero-image.jpg" alt="The words Galaxy Event above the Earth at sunrise"><p>We don't know whether Apple will even hold its October launch event this year, but at least one tech giant has stopped playing coy. Samsung announced "Worlds Wide Open" Tuesday, streaming to a screen near you on October 21. </p><p>The grandiose name and soaring orbital invite image, above, may be justified. This is a Galaxy Event in which we'll finally get to see Project Moohan (and hopefully start calling it something other than Project Moohan), the Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality Android XR headset billed as a cheaper, more high-definition rival to the Apple Vision Pro. </p><p><a href="https://mashable.com/article/project-moohan-galaxy-vr-apple-vision-pro" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Project Moohan</a> is "the first product built for the open and scalable Android XR platform," Samsung stated in the announcement. "Project Moohan blends everyday utility with immersive new experiences, unlocking a whole new dimension of possibility and setting a new benchmark for XR." </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3123.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3124.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/project-moohan-galaxy-vr-apple-vision-pro" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3125.            <span class="ml-1">Samsung Galaxy XR headset early report: Project Moohan beats Apple Vision Pro in 2 key ways</span>
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  3129. <p>And if that's not enough to whet your appetite, how about a discount? Customers who reserve their Galaxy device at any time before the event "are eligible to receive $100 credit to use toward any additional eligible products," the company said. After reserving by Oct. 20, the device must be purchased between Oct. 21 and Nov. 16.</p><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  3144.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Samsung</span>
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  3150.                        Reserve the Project Moohan device by Oct. 20
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  3153.                                    <div class="mb-4 font-serif text-sm font-normal leading-snug">Get a $100 credit</div>
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  3159. <p>We still don't know how much this Project Moohan will cost, however. Previous leaks have placed the number in a range between $1,800 and $3,000 &mdash; a hefty price tag, but still cheaper than a Vision Pro. </p><p>Other leaks have suggested the headset will have more than 4K of resolution in each eye, which would also best Apple's device. </p><p>We'll find out for sure in one week. According to Samsung, the Galaxy event will be streamed on <a href="http://Samsung.com/us" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Samsung.com/us</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/samsung" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Samsung&rsquo;s YouTube channel</a> on Tuesday, October 21 at 10 p.m. ET.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3162.      <title><![CDATA[On paper, the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller is the apex robot vacuum. Heres what I think of it so far.]]></title>
  3163.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/dreame-aqua10-ultra-roller-robot-vacuum-first-impressions</link>
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  3165.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
  3166.      <description><![CDATA[Dreame's new robot vacuum has incredibly advanced cleaning features. Here's how the roller mop and 30,000 Pa suction do on pet hair, spills, and more.]]></description>
  3167.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc/hero-image.png" alt="Cat sitting on top of Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller robot vacuum dock"><p>The titleholder for most powerful robot vacuum evolves every six months or so as the top robot vacuum brands throw an elevated new flagship into the ring. For most of 2025, the suction power number to beat was 22,000 Pa&nbsp;(Pascals) &mdash; but in <a href="https://mashable.com/article/dreame-vacuum-releases-summer-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">August 2025</a>, the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller became the new apex robot vacuum with its 30,000 Pa of suction power (among other noteworthy upgrades).</p><p>Though I currently serve as <a href="https://mashable.com/review/roborock-saros-10r" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">president of the Roborock Saros 10R fan club</a>, that vacuum has been out for nearly 10 months now. It was only a matter of time before a new darling came through my doors to upstage it as the <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-robot-vacuums" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">best robot vacuum to buy right now</a>, and on paper, the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller's specs are definitely superior. I've been testing it at home for a week and have some initial results to share with the class.</p><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  3194. <p>If we want to take the "looks" part of "first look" literally, the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller might just be the best-looking robot vacuum I've ever tested. My roommate, who is virtually unfazed by any new vacuum after the constant influx she's witnessed over the past three years of me turning our apartment into a testing lab, immediately noticed it. "Oh, THIS one is pretty."</p><div class="mx-auto mt-8 max-w-3xl">
  3195.        <div class="flex flex-col space-y-4 md:flex-row md:space-y-0 md:space-x-4">
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  3197.                                        <img style="width:100%;" class="w-full border border-gray-100" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc/images-7.fit_lim.size_376x.png" alt="Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller robot vacuum and dock with lid open" loading="lazy" width="1800" height="1200">
  3198.                <div class="mt-4 font-sans text-left subtitle-2">
  3199.                                                                <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable</span>
  3200.                                    </div>
  3201.                    </div>
  3202.        <div class="w-full md:w-1/2">
  3203.                                        <img class="w-full border border-gray-100" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc/images-6.fit_lim.size_376x.png" alt="Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller robot vacuum flipped over to show rollers" loading="lazy" width="1800" height="1200">
  3204.                <div class="mt-4 font-sans text-left subtitle-2">
  3205.                                                                <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable</span>
  3206.                                    </div>
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  3210. <p>Its crisp white and silver palette matches my landlord classic all-white apartment with a nod to our stainless steel appliances. The clean design is only to be rivaled by the <a href="https://mashable.com/comparison/roborock-saros-10-vs-10r-robot-vacuum" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Saros 10 that I tested earlier in 2025</a>, which was pretty great, but still not as powerful as this Dreame model.</p><h2>Is the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller good on carpet?</h2><p>So far, the Aqua10 Ultra Roller has been a beast on both rugs and hard floors. If the 30,000 Pa of suction power benchmark doesn't mean much to you, here's a frame of reference: That's more than double the 13,000 Pa of suction power of the flagship Roomba with a roller mop, the 2025 <a href="https://zdcs.link/9YMOw4?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Roomba%20Max%20705%20Combo&object_type=article&object_uuid=02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc&short_url=9YMOw4&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Roomba Max 705 Combo</a>. </p><p>Again, it's also notably stronger than the next-strongest vacuums on the market with 22,000 Pa, like the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/roborock-saros-z70" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Roborock Saros Z70 with an arm</a>, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/zJr2wp?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Narwal%20Flow&object_type=article&object_uuid=02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc&short_url=zJr2wp&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Narwal Flow</a> (also a roller mop robot vacuum), and the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/dyson-360-vis-nav-robot-vacuum" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Dyson Vis Nav</a> (which doesn't mop, self-empty, or avoid small obstacles). When you Google "most powerful robot vacuum," don't be fooled when those models come up &mdash;&nbsp;even AI hasn't caught up to Dreame's imminent takeover yet.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3211.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
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  3213.            <span class="ml-1">I found the most impressive robot vacuum under $500. You've never heard of it.</span>
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  3215.        </a>
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  3217. <p>The Aqua10 Ultra Roller's strength has really translated to pet hair pickup, large crumb pickup, and even fine powder pickup across various rugs in my apartment. It fully cleared a mess I made on purpose on my <a href="https://zdcs.link/9yGXKP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=plush%20Tumble%20fur%20rug&object_type=article&object_uuid=02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc&short_url=9yGXKP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">plush Tumble fur rug</a> involving crushed Goldfish crackers, spilled dry rice, and tough tufts of cat hair collected from the cat tree. I think the parallel spinning roller brushes underneath really help its efficacy on dry debris.</p><div class="mx-auto mt-8 max-w-3xl">
  3218.        <div class="flex flex-col space-y-4 md:flex-row md:space-y-0 md:space-x-4">
  3219.        <div class="w-full md:w-1/2">
  3220.                                        <img style="width:100%;" class="w-full border border-gray-100" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc/images-1.fit_lim.size_376x.jpg" alt="Rug filled with crumbs and pet hair about to be cleaned by Dreame robot vacuum" loading="lazy" width="3024" height="2268">
  3221.                <div class="mt-4 font-sans text-left subtitle-2">
  3222.                                            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000">How it started...</span>
  3223.                                                                <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable</span>
  3224.                                    </div>
  3225.                    </div>
  3226.        <div class="w-full md:w-1/2">
  3227.                                        <img class="w-full border border-gray-100" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc/images-2.fit_lim.size_376x.jpg" alt="Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller robot vacuum cleaning white rug" loading="lazy" width="3024" height="2268">
  3228.                <div class="mt-4 font-sans text-left subtitle-2">
  3229.                                            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000">How it's going.</span>
  3230.                                                                <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable</span>
  3231.                                    </div>
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  3233.    </div>
  3234. </div>
  3235. <p>Even when I thought the Aqua10 Ultra Roller missed a few hairballs, it literally seemed to go back and grab the leftovers at the end of the session. Chances are high that it'll be bumped to the absolute <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-robot-vacuums-for-carpet" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">best robot vacuum for carpet</a> on my list.</p><h2>Is the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller good at mopping?</h2><p>A new question has quickly become the face of shopping for a <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-robot-vacuum-and-mop" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">robot vacuum and mop combo</a> in late 2025: Are paintbrush-style roller mops better than spinning mopping pads? For the most part, I think the rumors are true: Roller mop robot vacuums are great at sopping up droplets and larger splatters without dragging spill remnants across the floor.</p><p>The Dreame Aqua10 Ultra rinses the roller mop with water from inside the vac in real time, ensuring that the fibers doing the "cleaning" aren't merely soaked in the juice or buffalo sauce that they just wiped up elsewhere. Of course, the self-emptying dock also self-washes the roller mop each time it returns to the dock. For mop washing mid-session, you can toggle a certain amount of time or square footage to elapse between trips back to the dock. Still, the live roller rinsing is a much-needed cushion against streaking.</p><p>In another purposeful disaster I created on the floor, the Aqua10 Ultra Roller tackled my wine spill and left the hardwood spotless in just one pass.</p><div class="mx-auto mt-8 max-w-3xl">
  3236.        <div class="flex flex-col space-y-4 md:flex-row md:space-y-0 md:space-x-4">
  3237.        <div class="w-full md:w-1/2">
  3238.                                        <img style="width:100%;" class="w-full border border-gray-100" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc/images-5.fit_lim.size_376x.png" alt="Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller robot vacuum cleaning shredded cheese and wine spill on hardwood floor near oven" loading="lazy" width="1800" height="1200">
  3239.                <div class="mt-4 font-sans text-left subtitle-2">
  3240.                                            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000">From wine...</span>
  3241.                                                                <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable</span>
  3242.                                    </div>
  3243.                    </div>
  3244.        <div class="w-full md:w-1/2">
  3245.                                        <img class="w-full border border-gray-100" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc/images-4.fit_lim.size_376x.png" alt="Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller robot vacuum mopping hardwood floor near oven" loading="lazy" width="1800" height="1200">
  3246.                <div class="mt-4 font-sans text-left subtitle-2">
  3247.                                            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000">...to no wine.</span>
  3248.                                                                <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable</span>
  3249.                                    </div>
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  3251.    </div>
  3252. </div>
  3253. <p>But as you may notice in these photos, there was another level in this kitchen cleaning test: shredded cheese. We go through bags of shredded cheese embarrassingly fast in my household, and there always seems to be new pieces of cheese lying under the counter, even if I just vacuumed the day before. To my surprise, the Aqua10 Ultra Roller left a lot of that shredded cheese behind &mdash;&nbsp;mere hours after it aced my cat hair test. The missed spots were all along edges, either along the wall or along the rug edge. </p><p>A lot of vacuums struggle with corner cleaning, not due to weak suction but due to the shape and reach of their edge brushes. I'm going to play around with settings in the Dreame app to try to right this &mdash;&nbsp;sending the robot vacuum for multiple passes, boosting suction power, and tweaking zone placement are all ways I've found to <a href="https://mashable.com/article/tips-to-make-robot-vacuum-work-better" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">make a robot vacuum work better</a>. Strategic tweaking of settings for sufficient corner cleaning probably shouldn't be a thing you have to do with a 2025 flagship robot vacuum, though.</p><div class="mx-auto mt-8 max-w-3xl">
  3254.        <div class="flex flex-col space-y-4 md:flex-row md:space-y-0 md:space-x-4">
  3255.        <div class="w-full md:w-1/2">
  3256.                                        <img style="width:100%;" class="w-full border border-gray-100" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc/images-8.fit_lim.size_376x.png" alt="Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller robot vacuum mopping near wall edge" loading="lazy" width="1800" height="1200">
  3257.                <div class="mt-4 font-sans text-left subtitle-2">
  3258.                                            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000">The Aqua10 Ultra Roller mop does reach out a little bit, but doesn't get super close to the wall.</span>
  3259.                                                                <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable</span>
  3260.                                    </div>
  3261.                    </div>
  3262.        <div class="w-full md:w-1/2">
  3263.                                        <img class="w-full border border-gray-100" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc/images-10.fit_lim.size_376x.png" alt="Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum mopping near wall edge and door" loading="lazy" width="1800" height="1200">
  3264.                <div class="mt-4 font-sans text-left subtitle-2">
  3265.                                            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000">The Roborock Saros 10R's flexible spinning pad digs into corners much better.</span>
  3266.                                                                <span class="text-gray-600 credit">Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable</span>
  3267.                                    </div>
  3268.                    </div>
  3269.    </div>
  3270. </div>
  3271. <p>So, it seems like there's something to be said for the flexibility of spinning pads vs. rollers. Not only do they scrub closer to the wall to grab more out-of-the-way droplets that I could see Dreame's roller missing, but those mopping pads' ability to scoot along edges is also handy for pushing dry debris out of corners into the vacuum's cleaning path.</p><p>(Next up on my testing docket: The <a href="https://mashable.com/article/dyson-spot-and-scrub-ai-robot-vacuum-announcement" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">new Dyson robot vacuum</a>, the Spot+Scrub Ai, adopts the same roller mop technique &mdash; but the streets are saying it only has 18,000 Pa of suction power.)</p><h2>Huge W: No phone chargers have been harmed so far</h2><p>I never expect any robot vacuum to have 100 percent perfect small obstacle avoidance, even if it's one of the fanciest on the market. But even the high-end Roborocks that impressed me otherwise still consistently struggled with avoiding cords and phone chargers, even though they're spot on with other items like shoes and socks. So it's been really comforting to watch the Aqua10 Ultra Roller successfully dodge cords and cables on multiple occasions. From Halloween light extension cords on my living room floor to phone chargers that I throw in its path on purpose, I haven't had to yank anything from the Aqua10 Ultra Roller's jaws yet.</p><p>My next order of business is to see how it does around clumps of brown sugar or soil &mdash; the best makeshift pet waste.</p><h2>It still can't climb stairs, but we're getting closer</h2><p>Since the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/ces-2025-dreame-x50-climbing-robot-vacuum" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">release of the X50 Ultra at CES in 2024</a>, Dreame's main robotic vacuum claim to fame has its ProLeap system. That's the technology that originally stirred conversations about robot vacuums that can climb stairs, but the "stairs" in question could barely be more than two inches tall to be "climbable." That threshold has been bumped to 3.15 inches with the Aqua10 Ultra Roller, but that's still not really staircases.</p><p>For instance, my parents are currently adding a sunroom to their house, which will eventually be accessible from the living room via a sliding door (and maybe one shallow step down). The Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller would be one of the few robot vacuums that could safely scale that threshold and clean that room with the rest of the house without someone physically setting it in there. Every bedroom closet in my apartment has two large mirrored sliding doors, so it's nice to be able to send the Aqua10 Ultra Roller to sweep under my clothes without worry that it'll bust a wheel on the metal tracks. Still, it seems disrespectful to minimize the robust Aqua10 Ultra Roller to just a "stair climbing robot vacuum." </p><p>Eufy is trying to get in on the same climbing market with the Eufy Marswalker. However, it's <a href="https://mashable.com/article/anker-eufy-soundcore-new-releases-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">not a standalone robot vacuum that can climb thresholds</a> &mdash; it's a platform device that can take the <a href="https://zdcs.link/aRM38O?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Eufy%20Omni%20S2%20robot%20vacuum&object_type=article&object_uuid=02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc&short_url=aRM38O&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Eufy Omni S2 robot vacuum</a> up the stairs. That'll also be a 30,000 Pa robot vacuum, so pitting it against the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller will be fun when it comes out in January.</p><h2>Is the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller worth it?</h2><p>I would already recommend the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller robot vacuum to anyone who is open to splurging on their next vacuum purchase, especially for pet hair. Forget a robot vacuum with an arm that picks up socks sometimes &mdash; <em>this</em> is the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/the-future-of-robot-vacuum-features" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">practically-priced innovation I've been looking for</a> in a premium robot vacuum.</p><p>If you've already purchased a high-end robotic vacuum in the past year or so, you're probably safe to skip this one. But if you're in the market and ruling out <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-cheap-robot-vacuums" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">cheap robot vacuums</a>, the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller is probably the best robot vacuum and mop out there right now &mdash; despite the lazy edge cleaning I've noticed in the first week.</p><p>For specs like 30,000 Pa of suction, the self-cleaning roller mop, and reliable small obstacle avoidance, its $1,599.99 MSRP is inarguably reasonable. Many <em>weaker</em> 2-in-1 robot vacuums have debuted around that same price over the past two years. But it's definitely worth noting that the Aqua10 Ultra Roller has been on sale for less than $1,300 for nearly the entire time since its release in August. While I still love the Roborock Saros 10R, its identical <a href="https://zdcs.link/z31Rx2?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=%241%2C599.99%20price%20tag&object_type=article&object_uuid=02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc&short_url=z31Rx2&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">$1,599.99 price tag</a> rarely gets a discount &mdash;&nbsp;and it has weaker suction power and less attentive cord and phone charger detection than the Aqua10 Ultra Roller.</p><div class="flex flex-col mx-auto mt-6 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans md:mt-10 md:border-b-2 md:border-gray-100">
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  3273.        Where to buy the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller
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  3280.                            Amazon
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  3283.                                                    <a href="https://cc.mashable.com/v1/otc/03bCs1jQxEftXGkZ7A6Km1e?merchant=05kie42h3YvHwjr4G1w80Qq&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FDREAME-Self-Cleaning-Extending-Heat-Washes-Protection%2Fdp%2FB0FF9SF9K7%2F%3Fth%3D1&amp;template=article&amp;module=product-summary-list&amp;element=offer&amp;item=product-title&amp;position=1&amp;element_label=title&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall&amp;product_uuid=076rPKKeeoV3vnPzTc916kb&amp;offer_uuid=03RdtV5zu1LpNKRpt5nsrkt&amp;pageview_type=RSS&amp;object_type=article&amp;object_uuid=02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-action="product-title" data-ga-item="product-title" data-ga-label="title" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-module="product-summary-list" data-aps-asin="B0FF9SF9K7" data-aps-asc-tag="mashable-editpost-20" data-aps-asc-subtag="03RdtV5zu1LpNKRpt5nsrkt" class="mb-5 text-lg font-bold leading-tight hover:underline text-secondary-300">
  3284.    Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller
  3285. </a>                                                <div class="mt-1">
  3286.                            <span class="font-bold md:text-base text-primary-400">$1,279.99 at Amazon</span>
  3287.                                                    </div>
  3288.                    </div>
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  3306.                <div class="pr-3 w-full md:order-2 md:ml-4 md:ml-8 md:w-3/4">
  3307.                                            <div class="text-sm font-bold uppercase">
  3308.                            Dreame
  3309.                        </div>
  3310.                                        <div class="mt-1 text-sm">
  3311.                                                    <a data-ga-click data-ga-module="product-summary-list" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="buy-link" class="mb-5 text-lg font-bold leading-tight hover:underline text-secondary-300" href="https://zdcs.link/QVE7Ax?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=product-summary-list&element=offer&item=buy-link&element_label=Dreame%20Aqua10%20Ultra%20Roller&object_type=article&object_uuid=02JZUypulrbUdIJTbQueUDc&short_url=QVE7Ax&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" rel="sponsored" title="(opens in a new window)">
  3312.                                Dreame Aqua10 Ultra Roller
  3313.                            </a>
  3314.                                                <div class="mt-1">
  3315.                            <span class="font-bold md:text-base text-primary-400">$1,279.99 at Dreame</span>
  3316.                                                            <span class="text-primary-400">(save $320 with code A10U320)</span>
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  3322.  
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  3324.                                    </div>
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  3329.                            Shop Now
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  3337.      <title><![CDATA[Samsungs immersive Odyssey G9 gaming monitor just got $500 cheaper]]></title>
  3338.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-14-samsung-odyssey-g9-monitor-deal</link>
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  3340.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:30:22 +0000</pubDate>
  3341.      <description><![CDATA[The Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon, a savings of 38%.]]></description>
  3342.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03eeFB5PTcyRXj4SD8EoSmP/hero-image.png" alt="Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor with dark sky background"><p><strong>SAVE $500</strong>: As of Oct. 14, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9wjXRD?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Samsung%2049-inch%20Odyssey%20G9%20curved%20gaming%20monitor&object_type=article&object_uuid=03eeFB5PTcyRXj4SD8EoSmP&short_url=9wjXRD&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor</a> is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon. That's 38% off its list price of $1,299.99.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  3357.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Samsung</span>
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  3363.                        Samsung Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor
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  3368.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$799.99</span>
  3369.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  3370.                                                <br>
  3371.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$1,299.99</span>
  3372.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $500</span>
  3373.                                                            </div>
  3374.            </div>
  3375.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  3376.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/9wjXRD?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=03eeFB5PTcyRXj4SD8EoSmP&short_url=9wjXRD&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  3378.                </a>
  3379.                        </div>
  3380. </div>
  3381. <p>Just like a good TV can enhance your cinematic experience, a good monitor can level up your <a href="https://mashable.com/category/gaming" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">gaming</a> setup. If your current monitor feels lifeless and dull, it's probably about time for an upgrade. And it happens to be a great time, as <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-gaming-monitors" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">one of our favorites</a> from Samsung is on sale for $500 off.</p><p>As of Oct. 14, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9wjXRD?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Samsung%2049-inch%20Odyssey%20G9%20curved%20gaming%20monitor&object_type=article&object_uuid=03eeFB5PTcyRXj4SD8EoSmP&short_url=9wjXRD&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor</a> is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon. That's 38% off its list price of $1,299.99 and about $60 shy of its <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0CP6HW894?tp=1y" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">best price ever</a>.</p><p>While you may think 49 inches is overkill when it comes to a gaming monitor, the Odyssey G9 features a 1000R curve, which basically wraps the screen around your head. It immerses you in the action without forcing you to scoot back to see the whole picture. "While the curve of this monitor is the main attraction, it's not the only highlight," former Mashable shopping reporter Dylan Haas wrote in his review. Other perks include solid visuals with the 5,120 x 1,440 pixel display, a quick 240Hz refresh rate, HDR 1000 support for brightness and contrast, sturdy build quality, Eye Saver mode that reduces screen flickering, and the ability to use it as a two-in-one display. </p><p>Our only drawbacks with this massive monitor are the response time (1ms, which could be faster) and the sheer size. As Haas pointed out, "You need <em>a lot </em>of room to fit this monitor and then some if you don't want to risk shoulder-checking it by accident when you get up." If you don't have the real estate to house this bad boy, you may want to opt for something a bit smaller. But if you want to immerse yourself in your <a href="https://mashable.com/gifts/best-gifts-for-gamers" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">games</a> and have the desk space to do so, it's a pretty epic option &mdash;&nbsp;especially since it's <a href="https://zdcs.link/9wjXRD?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=%24500%20cheaper%20than%20usual&object_type=article&object_uuid=03eeFB5PTcyRXj4SD8EoSmP&short_url=9wjXRD&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">$500 cheaper than usual</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3384.      <title><![CDATA[One of the best QLED TV deals from October Prime Day is still around: Get a 75-inch QLED for $399.99]]></title>
  3385.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-14-insignia-qled-tv-deal</link>
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  3387.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  3388.      <description><![CDATA[The cheapest 75-inch QLED TV you'll find right now is just $399.99 — a record low. Get this XL Insignia Fire TV on sale at Amazon.]]></description>
  3389.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02aw19wt7tyo8f5pWaha93N/hero-image.png" alt="Insignia QLED TV with hummingbird screensaver on TV stand"><p><strong>SAVE $250: </strong>As of Oct. 14, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/zn5XX4?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=75-inch%20Insignia%20QF%20QLED%204K%20Fire%20TV&object_type=article&object_uuid=02aw19wt7tyo8f5pWaha93N&short_url=zn5XX4&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">75-inch Insignia QF QLED 4K Fire TV</a> is on sale for $399.99 at Amazon. That's its same price from Prime Big Deal Days last week, and a 38% savings.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  3404.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Insignia</span>
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  3409.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/zn5XX4?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Insignia%2075-inch%20QF%20QLED%204K%20Fire%20TV&object_type=article&object_uuid=02aw19wt7tyo8f5pWaha93N&short_url=zn5XX4&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Insignia 75-inch QF QLED 4K Fire TV" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  3410.                        Insignia 75-inch QF QLED 4K Fire TV
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  3413.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
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  3415.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$399.99</span>
  3416.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  3417.                                                <br>
  3418.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$649.99</span>
  3419.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $250</span>
  3420.                                                            </div>
  3421.            </div>
  3422.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  3423.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/zn5XX4?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=02aw19wt7tyo8f5pWaha93N&short_url=zn5XX4&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  3424.                    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Get Deal</button>
  3425.                </a>
  3426.                        </div>
  3427. </div>
  3428. <p>The cheapest 75-inch QLED TV <a href="https://mashable.com/article/amazon-oct-prime-day-early-tv-deals-2025" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">we saw during Prime Big Deal Days</a> in the first week of October is still at that price. You can still grab the massive 75-inch Insignia QF QLED Fire TV for $399.99 at Amazon &mdash; a nearly 40% price cut, dropping  the TV to its lowest price ever. Amazon probably won't start teasing Black Friday deals until mid-November, so this is your chance to upgrade during the year's most elite cozy binge-watching months.</p><p>With this big of a steal on the table, you don't have to ride or die for your old LED TV anymore. Curse it out one last time, <a href="https://zdcs.link/QWEwYm?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=recycle%20it%20at%20Best%20Buy&object_type=article&object_uuid=02aw19wt7tyo8f5pWaha93N&short_url=QWEwYm&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">recycle it at Best Buy</a>, and start building a new fall watchlist for you and your new big screen. We recommend Tim Robinson's <a href="https://mashable.com/article/the-chair-company-review-hbo-tim-robinson" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>The Chair Company</em></a>, or if you're strictly in spooky season right now, we have a full <a href="https://mashable.com/what-to-watch-horror-movies" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">interactive horror recommendations builder</a> &mdash;&nbsp;just tell us what you're into, and we'll give some suggestions. We've seen everything.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3429.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3430.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-tv-settings-for-dark-scenes" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3431.            <span class="ml-1">If dark scenes are too dark on your TV, play around with these settings</span>
  3432.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
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  3435. <p>If you've never had a QLED TV at home before, it's hard to envision <a href="https://mashable.com/article/tv-specs-explainer" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">what "quantum dots" even mean</a>. In the simplest sense, they're an extra layer of tiny light-reflecting crystals on top of the LED backlight that your old TV had. QLED TVs are best known for brightness and boosted color saturation, and you'll notice that difference in vibrancy the first time you turn on a football game midday... and can actually see what's going on.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3438.      <title><![CDATA[4 big tech settlement payments you might be eligible for in 2025]]></title>
  3439.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/tech-social-media-settlement-payments-eligible-now</link>
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  3441.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:42:04 +0000</pubDate>
  3442.      <description><![CDATA[You might be eligible to collect payouts from social media or tech settlements.]]></description>
  3443.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07drQWmdDAUKrkopiDtDSbv/hero-image.jpg" alt="at&t logo"><p>There's hardly ever such a thing as truly free money. We pay for everything, in some way: with labor, with time, with suffering. </p><p>So getting a payment from a tech or social media settlement isn't exactly free &mdash; it's likely the company messed up in some way and it legitimately owes you that cash &mdash; but it certainly can <em>feel</em> like getting free money. And if you're already using the tech or platform, then you might as well get paid for the issue.</p><p>Here are four major settlements you might want to look into &mdash; just to see if you're owed money. </p><h2>AT&amp;T</h2><p>AT&amp;T <a href="https://mashable.com/article/att-data-breach-settlement-177-million-how-to-file" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">this summer settled</a> data breach lawsuits between 2019 and 2024. If you are an AT&amp;T customer, you might be entitled to some of the $177 million agreement. The company said it would be contacting customers between August and October. If you haven't been contacted, it might be worth reaching out to check. You can also <a href="https://www.telecomdatasettlement.com/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">check out a website devoted to the settlement</a>, which has the proper forms, deadlines, and information you need to claim a settlement. </p><h2>Facebook</h2><p>Pretty much everyone used Facebook at some point, which means you could be due for a payment. Settlement payouts related to the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/what-is-cambridge-analytica" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Cambridge Analytica scandal</a> actually <a href="https://mashable.com/article/facebook-settlement-cambridge-analytica-breach-payment" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">began to roll out last month</a> and could go on for several more weeks. There <a href="https://mashable.com/article/facebook-privacy-settlement-deadline-submit-claim-august-25" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">was a deadline in 2023 </a>to submit a claim &mdash; to be honest, who could remember if they filed something two years ago &mdash; but those who will get a payout should get an email alerting them to the fact that a payment is forthcoming. </p><h2>Amazon</h2><p>The retail and tech giant <a href="https://mashable.com/article/amazon-ftc-settlement" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">agreed last month to pay $1.5 billion</a> to an estimated 35 million customers over alleged deceptive practices regarding Prime membership. You could be eligible for a payment if you signed up to be a Prime member between 2019-2025 <em>and </em>did so using one of the so-called "challenged enrollment flows."&nbsp;Certain customers <a href="https://mashable.com/article/amazon-prime-ftc-settlement-refund-info" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">will automatically get paid</a> while others may be sent a claims form by Amazon, depending on their eligibility. </p><p>For more information on the Amazon settlement payments, <a href="https://mashable.com/article/amazon-prime-ftc-settlement-refund-info" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">check out Mashable's coverage</a>. </p><h2>Anthropic</h2><p>AI company Anthropic <a href="https://mashable.com/article/anthropic-lawsuit-authors-settle-15-billion" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">agreed last month</a> to pay authors $1.5 billion over allegations that it used their work to train its model. So yes, you'd have to be one of the authors in the case to get paid by this settlement, but the Books3 dataset at issue in the case contains tens of thousands of works. The judge in the case, however, has <a href="https://apnews.com/article/anthropic-authors-book-settlement-ai-copyright-claude-b282fe615338bf1f98ad97cb82e978a1" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">expressed reservations</a> about that settlement &mdash; so it remains to see what will actually result from it.</p><p>In the meantime, more class-action suits against AI companies are likely to come soon, including a <a href="https://mashable.com/article/apple-lawsuit-apple-intelligence-ai-model-training-copyrighted-pirated" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">recent case involving Apple and allegedly pirated books</a>. You can check to see if your work was included in the notorious Books3 library at <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/09/books3-database-generative-ai-training-copyright-infringement/675363/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">The Atlantic's searchable database</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3446.      <title><![CDATA[Love is Blind: The Reunion announcement sees Nick and Vanessa Lachey ready for drama]]></title>
  3447.      <link>https://mashable.com/video/love-is-blind-season-9-reunion-announcement</link>
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  3449.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:34:03 +0000</pubDate>
  3450.      <description><![CDATA[The reunion for "Love is Blind" Season 9 will air live on Netflix on Oct. 29.]]></description>
  3451.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/025F4UKcTZmgwBv2VDceU47/hero-image.jpg" alt="Nick and Vanessa Lachey in front of a pink backdrop."><p>It's that beautiful time when <a href="https://mashable.com/category/netflix" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Netflix</a> viewers worldwide tune into <em>Love is Blind </em>and wonder, "How is everyone missing all these <a href="https://mashable.com/article/dating-app-bio-red-flags" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">red flags</a>?"</p><p>Season 9 of Netflix's blockbuster dating show, in which couples pair up after getting to know each other sight unseen, kicked off Oct. 1. And just like with prior seasons, Season 9 is not skimping on the drama. From Patrick and Kacie's bizarre breakup to Anna and Blake ghosting their potential connections in the pods, there is a ton of juicy awkwardness to unpack.</p><p>Luckily, viewers will have the chance to further unpack all of <em>Love is Blind</em> Season 9's shenanigans at the upcoming reunion, coming to Netflix Oct. 29. In the reunion announcement video, hosts Nick and Vanessa Lachey get in their obligatory ghosting joke, telling fans, "the only thing scarier than [ghosting] would be missing the reunion."</p><p>You heard them! Something tells me it's going to get messy.</p><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/zn5X4q?pageview_type=RSS&template=video&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Love%20is%20Blind%20Season%209%3A%20The%20Reunion%20premieres%20Oct.%2029%20at%209%20p.m.%20ET%20on%20Netflix.&object_type=video&object_uuid=025F4UKcTZmgwBv2VDceU47&short_url=zn5X4q&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Love is Blind </em>Season 9: The Reunion premieres Oct. 29 at 9 p.m. ET on Netflix.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3454.      <title><![CDATA[The lions concerns are TikToks latest trend]]></title>
  3455.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/the-lion-concern-tiktok-trend-explain</link>
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  3457.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:25:06 +0000</pubDate>
  3458.      <description><![CDATA[TikTok's latest trend is jokingly referencing what the lion is or is not concerned with. Here's what it means and where it's from.]]></description>
  3459.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01KjwKRm7F0dEiTVx1IFpua/hero-image.png" alt="screenshots of people making tiktoks about the lion or lioness"><p><a href="https://mashable.com/category/tiktok" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">TikTok</a> seems to be abnormally focused on what the lion does or does not concern itself with these days. </p><p>It's become a meme to post about the lion or lioness &mdash; meaning yourself &mdash; and what does or does not concern them. Most of the time, in the TikTok trend, the lion's (or lioness') concerns are either relatively trivial or outside what you might expect from a <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/slang/grindset" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">so-called grindset</a> online figure who'd actually post this sort of thing in earnest. So the lion may not be concerned with the effects of energy drinks, or it <em>may </em>be concerned with their anxious thoughts. </p><p>Here's what you need to know about the trend. </p><h2>What is the meme, and where did it start? </h2><p>The meme generally references a now-famous quote from&nbsp;<em>Game of Thrones </em>that you probably recognize offhand.<em> </em>It's a callback to when master manipulator Tywin Lannister tells his son, "The lion doesn't concern himself with the opinions of the sheep." </p><div class="mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-4xl">
  3460.    <div class="youtube-video-container" id="video-container-01K7P1DATK45RXETHT4AXHC4QY"></div>
  3461. </div>
  3462.  
  3463.  
  3464. <p>Now, how did it become a meme? That's a more complicated answer. The <em>GOT </em>quote is<em> </em>famous, and people have posted it earnestly for years, so much so that it has become cringey. <em>The New York Times </em><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/style/sigma-lion-meme.html" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">noted in May</a> that the meme began with "manosphere" or "grindset" folks promoting a particular form of masculinity before being co-opted and morphed by people making absurd or edgy jokes. </p><p>Months later, the meme has shifted again, this time on TikTok. It's become more normie, for lack of a better word. It's more silly, less edgy, and certainly not sincerely referencing oneself as a "lion." In fact, it's directly mocking that sort of person. The TikTok posts often feel like a direct send-up of men who constantly post about their weird versions of what it means to be a man. </p><p>As best I can tell &mdash; at least as it presented itself on <em>my </em>timeline &mdash; this version of the meme was popularized by a user on TikTok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ckwon117" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">with the handle @ckwon117</a> (now jokingly donning the username The Lion). Starting over the summer, he posted joking things the so-called lion wasn't concerned with, such as screen time or washing his water bottle. </p><blockquote class="tiktokEmbed tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7520016392230341919" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;">
  3465.    <section></section>
  3466. </blockquote>
  3467. <blockquote class="tiktokEmbed tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7553127728308817207" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;">
  3468.    <section></section>
  3469. </blockquote>
  3470. <blockquote class="tiktokEmbed tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7545538056074317086" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;">
  3471.    <section></section>
  3472. </blockquote>
  3473. <p>The formula was pretty straightforward: The lion was not concerned with something pretty silly, and it was always delivered in a serious, monotone manner. The most popular of these TikToks <em>really </em>took off, racking up millions of views. It seemed the world was concerned with the lion's concerns. </p><h2>How the lion meme went viral</h2><p>As with any meme, the lion's and lioness' concerns went viral because people saw it worked. That's literally how a meme forms &mdash; it's online word-of-mouth and people playing with the format to put their spin on it. </p><p>Soon enough, the lion <em>was </em>concerned about not seeing his friends for a long time. </p><blockquote class="tiktokEmbed tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7556063294398729485" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;">
  3474.    <section></section>
  3475. </blockquote>
  3476. <p>Or the lion was <em>not </em>concerned with finding love until, actually, late at night, he was. </p><blockquote class="tiktokEmbed tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7555880869160848671" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;">
  3477.    <section></section>
  3478. </blockquote>
  3479. <p>Or the lioness is not concerned with curbs and whether or not she's driving over them. </p><blockquote class="tiktokEmbed tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7560478634444639501" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;">
  3480.    <section></section>
  3481. </blockquote>
  3482. <p>Or the lion might just not be thinking very quickly today. </p><blockquote class="tiktokEmbed tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7555988788917456136" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px;">
  3483.    <section></section>
  3484. </blockquote>
  3485. <p>As things go with memes, soon enough, the lion's concerns could really be anything you wanted them to be. Any clever, funny, or silly thought could be converted to the format.</p><p>So if you see posts about the lion on your FYP, just know that person is almost certainly not sincerely<em> </em>calling themselves The Lion. But The Lion wouldn't really care what you think, anyway. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3488.      <title><![CDATA[Sam Altman: ChatGPT will get more friendly again, even erotically so]]></title>
  3489.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/sam-altman-chatgpt-to-get-more-friendly-erotic-adult-users</link>
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  3491.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:22:57 +0000</pubDate>
  3492.      <description><![CDATA[OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced on X that ChatGPT will soon become more "friendly" to adult users, even to the point of erotica.]]></description>
  3493.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01U1Gjgqwqc5GRdoGCckP6G/hero-image.jpg" alt="The OpenAI logo displays on a smartphone screen reflecting green beams"><p><a href="https://mashable.com/category/chatgpt" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">ChatGPT</a> might soon get a lot "friendlier" with users &mdash; literally and figuratively. According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the company plans to introduce age-gating to the LLM, marking a clear distinction between how minors and adults will interact with the chatbot.</p><p>The update stems from a post Altman shared on X Tuesday, where he addressed <a href="https://mashable.com/article/gpt-5-panned-on-reddit-sam-altman-ama" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">growing frustration</a> over the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/chatgpt-users-emotional-reactions-gpt-4o" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">GPT-5 update</a> over the summer, which resulted in ChatGPT "losing" its "personality," according to many user complaints. </p><p>In the post, Altman said he believes OpenAI has "mitigated serious mental health issues" associated with AI chatbot use, and that the company is now exploring ways to ease some of its tighter content limits. OpenAI recently introduced new safety tools as well, including <a href="https://mashable.com/article/chatgpt-parental-controls" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">new parental controls</a>. </p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet">
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  3498.  
  3499. <p>Altman announced that OpenAI will roll out a new version of ChatGPT in the coming weeks that "behaves more like what people liked about [previous GPT version] 4o." Then, starting in December, as OpenAI introduces "age-gating" features, restrictions around erotic or sexually explicit conversations will be lifted "for verified adult users," Altman wrote. It's unclear how OpenAI will prove users' ages.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3500.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3501.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/openai-sora-2-vs-google-veo-3-ai-video" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3502.            <span class="ml-1">I tested OpenAI Sora 2 vs Google Veo 3 for AI video, and there&rsquo;s a very clear winner</span>
  3503.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  3504.        </a>
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  3506. <p>This is a notable shift for OpenAI, especially given that the company intentionally designed GPT-5 to make the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/openai-rolls-back-sycophant-chatgpt-update" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">chatbot less "sycophantic</a>" and help <a href="https://mashable.com/article/ai-psychosis-symptoms" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">prevent potential mental health crises</a> among users. Now, Altman says he wants to "treat adult users like adults" and seems more open to allowing erotica or sexual expression within the chatbot experience for those who want it.</p><p>Altman's post quickly drew mixed reactions. Some users expressed frustration that instead of simply bringing back the beloved GPT-4o, OpenAI was releasing an update that would merely "behave like 4o." </p><blockquote class="twitterEmbed twitter-tweet">
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  3516. </blockquote>
  3517.  
  3518. <p>Others mocked the CEO for seemingly <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmtuvNfytjM&amp;t=2970s" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">walking back his August comments</a>, when he said he was proud that OpenAI "hasn&rsquo;t put an AI sex bot into ChatGPT yet." And then there were those <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/drewharwell.com/post/3m36d2tbink2u" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">who pointed out the irony</a> of Altman's newfound openness to erotic chat, given his recent prediction that ChatGPT could "<a href="https://www.the-independent.com/tech/chatgpt-ai-cancer-cure-sam-altman-b2832612.html" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">cure cancer one day</a>."</p><p>Mashable reached out to OpenAI for comment but didn't receive a response before publication.</p><hr><p><em>Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable&rsquo;s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3521.      <title><![CDATA[Leaked texts of Young Republicans expose racist, pro-Nazi groupchats]]></title>
  3522.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/young-republican-groupchat-leaks-racist-sexist-slurs</link>
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  3524.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:14:26 +0000</pubDate>
  3525.      <description><![CDATA[According to a Politico investigation, Young Republican leaders from around the country sent startlingly racist, even pro-Hitler, messages.]]></description>
  3526.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05tUBg0vnAO8NTfXppUKdTF/hero-image.jpg" alt="A pile of stickers featuring Trump memes, "Let's Go Brandon" messages, and Republican symbols. "><p>Months of private Telegram conversations between Young Republican leaders across several states depict a startling culture of racist, fascist strategizing, according to an exclusive investigation by <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/14/private-chat-among-young-gop-club-members-00592146?fbclid=IwZnRzaANbdIpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqjvZJLV3RLGnUE09tQ4qAGL4fHU_CWORfpDgBnA_LrVOEH8mP-00IyrrZno_aem_iuc5_9p0tzOyQZuFRcWOOQ" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Politico</a>. </p><p>More than 2,900 pages of Telegram chats obtained by the publication show repeated uses of violent, anti-Black, and antisemitic terminology, including the phrase "I love Hitler." Members of the group chat praised violent sexual assault and repeatedly used racist, ableist, and sexist slurs. Some evoked Holocaust imagery when discussing political opponents and casually used white supremacist dogwhistles. Many of them parroted talking points by conservative figureheads while doing so, including Tucker Carlson and Charlie Kirk.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3527.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3528.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/why-are-trump-cabinet-members-social-media" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3529.            <span class="ml-1">For Trump officials, social media is war</span>
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  3533. <p>Leaders implicated in the leak include Kansas Young Republican vice chair William Hendrix and New York State Young Republican leaders Bobby Walker and Peter Giunta, as well as one Trump administration employee, Michael Bartels. Guinta said in a statement that the leaks were part of a targeted character assassination, but did not categorically refute the contents. Other Young Republican leaders have denounced the chat, while the White House denied any affiliation with the Young Republican splinter group. All together, the group is a segment of a new wave of GOP activists, many of whom led the charge to get President Donald Trump back into office in 2025. </p><p>The Trump administration and its vocal Republican allies haven't refrained from using social media in <a href="https://mashable.com/article/why-are-trump-cabinet-members-social-media" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">increasingly controversial ways</a>, including sharing racist and xenophobic posts, applauding anti-LGBTQ actions, and targeting individual dissenters directly. Groupchats, at large, have posed a different set of problems for conservative leaders, including the controversial <a href="https://mashable.com/article/signal-messages-waltz-gabbard-response" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">exposed Signal chats</a> between the nation's top defense leaders, Vice President JD Vance, and the editor in chief of the <em>Atlantic</em>. Behind the scenes, a robust <a href="https://www.semafor.com/article/04/27/2025/the-group-chats-that-changed-america" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">network of Signal conversations</a> between private industry leaders and political figures formed the basis of Trump's re-election campaign and rapid shift in political support, documented in a sprawling investigation by Semafor. </p><p>Last week, leaked Signal messages between top White House advisors showed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was <a href="https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/pete-hegseth-signal-scandal-texts-portland-rcna235885" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">considering deploying the U.S. Army&rsquo;s 82nd&#8239;Airborne infantry</a> to Portland, the current hot spot for Trump's crackdown on so-called ANTIFA organizers. First reported by the <em>Minnesota Star Tribune</em>, the chats appear to show the Trump administration is <a href="https://www.startribune.com/trump-officials-discussed-sending-elite-army-division-to-portland-text-messages-show/601485729" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">still relying on the third-party encrypted messaging platform</a> to discuss sensitive government operations &mdash; despite ongoing privacy (and reputational) concerns. </p><p class="mx-auto">
  3534.   <em><strong>UPDATE: Oct. 15, 2025, 10:21 a.m.  </strong>An earlier version of this story listed former New York State Young Republican vice chair as "Bobby Hendrix." It has been corrected. </em>
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  3539.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-14-microsoft-office-home-business-2019</link>
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  3541.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  3557.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  3558.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Microsoft</span>
  3559.                                    </div>
  3560.                        </div>
  3561.    <div class="pl-0 mt-3 w-full md:pl-7 md:mt-0 md:w-1/2">
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  3563.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVp1o?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Microsoft%20Office%20Home%20%26%20Business%202019%20for%20Mac&object_type=article&object_uuid=03Q6CYM4QUpBhmQnnoNMKMO&short_url=QPVp1o&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Microsoft Office Home &amp; Business 2019 for Mac" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  3564.                        Microsoft Office Home &amp; Business 2019 for Mac
  3565.                    </a>
  3566.                            </div>
  3567.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
  3568.                <div class="md:w-2/3" style="line-height: 0.75rem">
  3569.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$39.97</span>
  3570.                                                <br>
  3571.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$229</span>
  3572.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $189.03</span>
  3573.                                                            </div>
  3574.            </div>
  3575.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  3576.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/QPVp1o?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=03Q6CYM4QUpBhmQnnoNMKMO&short_url=QPVp1o&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  3577.                    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Get Deal</button>
  3578.                </a>
  3579.                        </div>
  3580. </div>
  3581. <p>Have you seen how much <a href="https://mashable.com/article/aug-19-microsoft-office-2024-home-business" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Microsoft 365</a> costs now? And who can say when the next price hike will come.</p><p>Software subscriptions are a subtle way of massively overpaying for apps you used to be able to own. If you don&rsquo;t want to pay $99.99 per year, every year just to use basic <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVp1o?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Microsoft%20Office%20apps&object_type=article&object_uuid=03Q6CYM4QUpBhmQnnoNMKMO&short_url=QPVp1o&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>Microsoft Office apps</u></a>, it might be time to switch to a more budget-friendly option, even if it costs a little more up-front. Right now, it&rsquo;s only $39.97 to get Microsoft Office 2019 for life. That&rsquo;s marked down from $229, but that price won&rsquo;t last much longer.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3582.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3583.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/oct-13-adobe-acrobat-pro-microsoft-office-professional-2019" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3584.            <span class="ml-1">Unlock eight Adobe and Microsoft apps for just $90</span>
  3585.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  3586.        </a>
  3587.    </div>
  3588. <p>This version of Microsoft Office comes with:</p><ul><li><p>Word</p></li><li><p>Excel</p></li><li><p>PowerPoint</p></li><li><p>Outlook</p></li><li><p>OneNote</p></li><li><p>Teams Classic</p></li></ul><p>You can install each of these apps on one computer for life. After that, there are no subscription fees or hidden payments to worry about. You also don&rsquo;t have to deal with a sudden update from Microsoft completely changing how you work (or those frustrating AI tools constantly interrupting you).</p><p>This version of Microsoft Office is a little older than the apps you get from Microsoft 365, but they still work great for everything from school to the office, and you don&rsquo;t need internet to use them.</p><p>This license is for 1 Mac, but Windows licenses are also still available for now.</p><p>If you want to stop paying for Microsoft apps every month, then get a <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVp1o?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Microsoft%20Office%202019%20lifetime%20license&object_type=article&object_uuid=03Q6CYM4QUpBhmQnnoNMKMO&short_url=QPVp1o&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="nofollow sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>Microsoft Office 2019 lifetime license</u></a> while it&rsquo;s on sale for only $39.97.</p><p>Sale ends Oct. 19 at 11:59 p.m. PT. No coupon needed.</p><p><a href="https://www.stacksocial.com/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em><u>StackSocial</u></em></a><em> prices subject to change.</em></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3591.      <title><![CDATA[Kobo just got a very cool new accessory — a remote for your e-reader]]></title>
  3592.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/kobo-e-reader-remote-launch</link>
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  3594.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:27:30 +0000</pubDate>
  3595.      <description><![CDATA[On Nov. 4, Kobo is launching its first ever remote, compatible with their full line of e-readers. Here's everything we know about the Kobo Remote, coming soon.]]></description>
  3596.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06TSD9O8lSW8O2c85MjWdtS/hero-image.png" alt="a black and a white kobo remote on abstract background"><p>The ultimate winter <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-e-readers" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">e-reader</a> accessory is coming to <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-color-e-readers" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Kobo e-readers</a>. No, it's not a fuzzy case or branded knit blanket &mdash; it's a remote. Rakuten, the company behind <a href="https://mashable.com/video/kobo-clara-colour-pocket-worthy" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Kobo e-readers</a>, just announced that on Nov. 4, it'll be launching a <a href="https://zdcs.link/QLM5Jb?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=remote&object_type=article&object_uuid=06TSD9O8lSW8O2c85MjWdtS&short_url=QLM5Jb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">remote</a> that's compatible with the brand's e-readers. A remote is one of our favorite accessories for an e-reader, and <a href="https://mashable.com/review/kobo-libra-colour" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Kobos</a> are the first e-readers to get a native remote.</p><p>Rakuten Kobo CEO Michael Tamblyn says, "The Kobo Remote is the perfect accessory for peak immersive reading; it&rsquo;s an invitation to lounge deeper, multitask smarter, and simply enjoy reading without limits, no matter whether your environment is beach or blankets."</p><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  3599.                                                        <a class="block overflow-hidden relative w-full border border-gray-100 aspect-square border-1" href="https://zdcs.link/QLM5Jb?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=06TSD9O8lSW8O2c85MjWdtS&short_url=QLM5Jb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click>
  3600.                                                                            <img class="object-contain absolute inset-0 p-12 w-full h-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06TSD9O8lSW8O2c85MjWdtS/images-1.fill.size_256x256.v1760469666.webp" alt="Two Kobo Remotes" width="256" height="256" loading="lazy">
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  3609.                                            </a>
  3610.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  3611.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Kobo</span>
  3612.                                    </div>
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  3615.                            <div class="mb-3">
  3616.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/QLM5Jb?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Kobo%20Remote&object_type=article&object_uuid=06TSD9O8lSW8O2c85MjWdtS&short_url=QLM5Jb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Kobo Remote" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  3617.                        Kobo Remote
  3618.                    </a>
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  3620.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
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  3622.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$29.99</span>
  3623.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Rakuten</span>
  3624.                                                <br>
  3625.                                                                                                                            </div>
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  3627.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  3628.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/QLM5Jb?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=06TSD9O8lSW8O2c85MjWdtS&short_url=QLM5Jb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  3633. <p>Page-turning remotes are not a new innovation in the e-reader landscape. The BookTok girlies have been all over it for years, touting cozy setups with <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-kindle-accessories" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">gooseneck stands and remotes</a> to keep their hands tucked under the blankets while still being able to turn to the next page on their e-readers.</p><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QLM5Jb?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Kobo%27s%20remote&object_type=article&object_uuid=06TSD9O8lSW8O2c85MjWdtS&short_url=QLM5Jb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Kobo's remote</a> will come in two shades, white and black, just like most of its e-readers. The Kobo remote measures 3.92 inches long and about 1.18 inches wide. It has a curved design for an ergonomic feel, and is powered by Bluetooth and a AAA battery. E-reader remotes have never been sold by e-reader brands, making Kobo the first to do so.</p><p>The Kobo remote is compatible with the following Kobo e-readers: Kobo Clara 2E, Kobo Clara BW, Kobo Clara Colour, Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Libra Colour, Kobo Sage, Kobo Elipsa, and Kobo Elipsa 2E.</p><p>Most other page turners come in two parts: one piece that clips onto the side of the e-reader to tap the screen, and then the actual remote, which controls that clip-on piece. The Kobo Remote will just be one piece, as it's native to the Kobo operating system and communicates with the device over Bluetooth rather than needing a clip-on piece to tap the screen.</p><p>This page-turner is much needed in the Kobo system, as I've found that generic page-turner remotes don't always work with the Kobo e-readers. Because the screens on Kobo e-readers aren't flush to their borders, the lip prevents the page turners from pressing the screen unless positioned just right. With the Kobo Remote, that won't be a problem.</p><p>The only current downside I see is the price. At $29.99, it's $10 more than most remotes you can find on Amazon, which typically retail for $19.99. That being said, the extra cost will be worth it for the cozy reading experience.</p><p>Now that Kobo has released a remote for its e-readers, it's just a matter of time before&nbsp;<a href="https://mashable.com/category/amazon" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Amazon</a>&nbsp;designs a remote for <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-kindles-reviews" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Kindles</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3636.      <title><![CDATA[New Pixnapping attack lets hackers steal Android chats, 2FA codes in seconds]]></title>
  3637.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/pixnapping-attack-android-devices-hackers-steal-data</link>
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  3639.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:48:50 +0000</pubDate>
  3640.      <description><![CDATA[Pixnapping attacks can put data from your Android device directly in the hands of hackers.]]></description>
  3641.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05H9TsONyXOvOEKtKUck4tf/hero-image.jpg" alt="Android logo on Android device"><p>Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new type of attack that affects Android devices, and they say it lets hackers get their hands on your private data in a matter of seconds.</p><p>This includes your private chats, text messages, emails, and even two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, as <a href="https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/10/no-fix-yet-for-attack-that-lets-hackers-pluck-2fa-codes-from-android-phones/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Ars Technica</a> reported.</p><p>The attack, dubbed "Pixnapping" by the team of researchers who discovered it, can be used to extract information from any data displayed on the screen. First, the victim has to download a malicious app. Once the app is installed, a Pixnapping attack can occur without the victim providing any further device permissions.</p><p>"Anything that is visible when the target app is opened can be stolen by the malicious app using Pixnapping," reads <a href="https://www.pixnapping.com/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">a message on the Pixnapping website</a>, a resource created by researchers to share information on the attack. "Chat messages, 2FA codes, email messages, etc. are all vulnerable since they are visible."</p><p>According to the Pixnapping website, the vulnerability is detailed in a new research paper, part of a collaboration between seven researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, University of Washington, University of California, San Diego, and Carnegie Mellon University. A <a href="https://www.pixnapping.com/pixnapping.pdf" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">preprint of the paper</a>, titled &ldquo;Pixnapping: Bringing Pixel Stealing out of the Stone Age,&rdquo; is available online and will be published this week at the 32nd ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security in Taiwan.</p><p>Information that can not be displayed on the Android device's screen, such as a secret key that is obscured using asterisks for example, cannot be stolen by the hackers in a Pixnapping attack. This is because of the way the attack is <a href="https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/10/no-fix-yet-for-attack-that-lets-hackers-pluck-2fa-codes-from-android-phones/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>carried out</u></a>.</p><p>Once a victim installs the malicious app, it weaponizes the Android API to target other apps with access to sensitive data. The app then accesses the pixels displayed on the screen using an unintended data leak, also known as a hardware side channel. The malicious app pushes those individual pixels through the rendering pipeline, where the Pixnapping attack then performs graphical operations. This continues until optical character recognition, or OCR, can occur, meaning the app can extract text from visuals. </p><p>In effect, any information that's displayed on your device's screen can then be stolen.</p><p>"Conceptually, it is as if the malicious app was taking a screenshot of screen contents it should not have access to," the Pixnapping site reads.</p><p>Researchers tested the Pixnapping attack on Google Pixel 6 through 9 smartphones, as well as the Samsung Galaxy S25, running numerous different versions of the Android mobile operating system, from Android 13 to 16.</p><p>While this is certainly concerning news, researchers say that they are unaware of any real-world examples of the exploit being used in the wild.&nbsp;</p><p>The team of cybersecurity researchers informed Google of the Android vulnerability in February. Google released its first patch for Pixnapping last month. However, the researchers discovered a workaround within days, and informed Google once again. Google says it will <a href="https://www.theregister.com/2025/10/13/android_pixnapping_attack_captures_2fa_codes/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>release</u></a> an additional Pixnapping patch in its December Android security bulletin.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3644.      <title><![CDATA[Rebuilding trailer: Josh OConnor stars as a cowboy in touching Sundance drama]]></title>
  3645.      <link>https://mashable.com/video/rebuilding-trailer-josh-o-connor</link>
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  3647.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:42:17 +0000</pubDate>
  3648.      <description><![CDATA[Josh O'Connor stars in Max Walker-Silverman's "Rebuilding," about a cowboy who has to start over when his ranch burns down.]]></description>
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  3650.        <media:thumbnail height="480" url="https://cdn.ex.co/video-uploads/production/0010J00001l1J64QAE/5106a49a-539f-45b5-9a06-d2da719c4693-thumbnail.jpeg?cb=1760469559423" width="853"/>
  3651.        <media:title><![CDATA[Rebuilding trailer]]></media:title>
  3652.        <media:description><![CDATA[Rebuilding trailer]]></media:description>
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  3654.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/02cheyGMEHnXgd7bQ6RwOBQ/hero-image.jpg" alt="Josh O'Connor and Lily LaTorre in "Rebuilding.""><p>Josh O'Connor has had a banner 2025, starring in queer drama <a href="https://mashable.com/video/the-history-of-sound-trailer-paul-mescal-josh-o-connor" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>The History of Sound</em></a>, art heist comedy <a href="https://mashable.com/article/the-mastermind-review" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>The Mastermind</em></a>, and highly anticipated whodunnit <a href="https://mashable.com/article/wake-up-dead-man-knives-out-3-review" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery</em></a>.</p><p>But that's not all! O'Connor's busy 2025 slate actually kicked off back in Jan. with the Sundance Film Festival release of the upcoming drama <em>Rebuilding</em>, written and directed by Max Walker-Silverman.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3655.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3656.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/the-mastermind-review" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3657.            <span class="ml-1">'The Mastermind' review: Josh O'Connor is truly magnetic in Kelly Reichardt's latest film</span>
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  3661. <p>Audiences have seen O'Connor as royalty in <em>The Crown</em> and as a tennis hotshot in <em>Challengers</em>. In <em>Rebuilding</em>, though, he's in full-on cowboy mode. He plays Dusty, a Colorado cowboy who loses his entire ranch to a devastating wildfire. With no home left, he moves into a FEMA trailer camp, where he forges new bonds with his neighbors who, like him, have lost everything. He also reconnects with his ex-wife Ruby (<em>The White Lotus </em>Season 2's Meghann Fahy) and young daughter Callie-Rose (Lily LaTorre).</p><p><em>Don&rsquo;t miss out on our latest stories: <a href="https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=mashable.com" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Add Mashable as a trusted news source in Google</a></em><em>.</em></p><p><em>Rebuilding </em>received largely positive reviews out of its premiere at Sundance, praising O'Connor's performance as well as the film's empathy for Dusty and his new community members. That quiet empathy is on display in the film's first trailer, which promises O'Connor ruminating on life, family, and his daughter's future.</p><p>In addition to O'Connor, Fahy, and LaTorre, <em>Rebuilding </em>also stars <em>True Detective: Night Country</em>'s Kali Reis and <em>Weapons</em>' Amy Madigan.</p><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QOgRnE?pageview_type=RSS&template=video&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Rebuilding%20hits%20theaters%20Nov.%2014.&object_type=video&object_uuid=02cheyGMEHnXgd7bQ6RwOBQ&short_url=QOgRnE&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Rebuilding </em>hits theaters Nov. 14.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3664.      <title><![CDATA[The DOJ details a $15 billion pig butchering scam ring bust: Phone farms, forced labor camps, and an ill-gotten Picasso]]></title>
  3665.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/department-of-justice-pig-butchering-bust-15-billion-bitcoin</link>
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  3667.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:14:40 +0000</pubDate>
  3668.      <description><![CDATA[The DOJ seized $15 billion in Bitcoin from a pig butchering scam ring, which the government says operated phone farms and forced labor camps.]]></description>
  3669.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07qerHvqMqI4WGzlcrdYDeA/hero-image.jpg" alt="U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives to a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing"><p>A Cambodian &ldquo;pig butchering&rdquo; scam ring has been relieved of $15 billion in Bitcoin courtesy of the Department of Justice, according to a <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/chairman-prince-group-indicted-operating-cambodian-forced-labor-scam-compounds-engaged" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">DOJ press release</a> issued on Tuesday. The scam&rsquo;s alleged ringleader, UK and Cambodian national Chen Zhi, has also been indicted for his role in the scam, though he remains at large. Prosecutors say that the scam ring relied on human trafficking and violence to maintain its operations, and that it stole billions of dollars from people all over the world since 2015.&nbsp;</p><p>In a 68-page <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-edny/media/1416266/dl?inline" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">indictment</a> unsealed on Tuesday in a Brooklyn federal court, prosecutors accused Zhi and his associates of running a massive "phone farm" that operated 1,250 mobile phones, which controlled more than 76,000 social media accounts around the clock. The group reportedly also ran 10 &ldquo;violent forced labor camps" across Cambodia, where human trafficking victims were coerced into stealing Bitcoin from unsuspecting victims. According to prosecutors, the people who worked in these camps were migrant workers who traveled to Cambodia in search of work but were instead trafficked and forced to work in these industrial scam compounds.&nbsp;</p><p>The indictment reads like something you might see on TV or in a Hollywood movie, and government officials said it's the largest forfeiture action in the history of the Department of Justice. </p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
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  3676.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000">A picture of a phone farm with 1,250 mobile devices appeared in the indictment.</span>
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  3680. <p>For the uninitiated, a <a href="https://www.mashable.com/article/what-are-pig-butchering-scams" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">pig butchering scam</a> works in two steps. The scammer creates a relationship with the victim, either through a <a href="https://mashable.com/article/what-are-romance-scams" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">traditional romance scam</a> or some other means. Once the metaphorical &ldquo;pig&rdquo; has been &ldquo;fattened,&rdquo; the scammer will make their move and manipulate the victim into sending Bitcoin, often under the guise of a phony investment opportunity. Some victims will liquidate their entire life savings.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3681.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3682.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/what-are-pig-butchering-scams" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3683.            <span class="ml-1">What are pig butchering scams? How to protect yourself from online con artists.</span>
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  3687. <p>&ldquo;Today&rsquo;s action represents one of the most significant strikes ever against the global scourge of human trafficking and cyber-enabled financial fraud,&rdquo; said Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche in a <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/chairman-prince-group-indicted-operating-cambodian-forced-labor-scam-compounds-engaged" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">press release</a>. &ldquo;By dismantling a criminal empire built on forced labor and deception, we are sending a clear message that the United States will use every tool at its disposal to defend victims, recover stolen assets, and bring to justice those who exploit the vulnerable for profit. We are grateful for the hard work of Director Patel and the men and women of the FBI.&rdquo;</p><p>International pig butchering rings, often <a href="https://mashable.com/article/your-scam-texts-could-be-coming-from-myanmar-karen-national-army" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">located in Southeast Asia</a>, operate massive phone farms and call centers to enact scams at an industrial scale. In Cambodia alone, the scam industry steals $12.5 to $19 billion annually, per the indictment. However, prosecutors said the accused scammers didn't just steal money. Prosecutors said they also used violence to "further their criminal schemes," and the indictment contains bloody images of alleged victims of the gang's activities.</p><p>The indictment accused Zhi and his associates of bribing officials to stay ahead of law enforcement raids. One section of the indictment detailed how Zhi and his co-conspirators allegedly hunted down an associate who fled with stolen money, leveraging contacts in the government and mob to locate the thief.</p><p>Zhi is publicly known as the leader of the Prince Group, a multinational corporation that does business in over 30 countries. The group was &ldquo;ostensibly focused&rdquo; on real estate development and financial services, but the DOJ alleged it provided cover for the sophisticated scam operation. The indictment describes how Zhi and Prince Group executives allegedly used their ill-gotten gains to buy mansions, luxury yachts, expensive watches, private jets, and even rare artwork, "including a Picasso painting purchased through an auction house in New York."</p><p>The gang's operations even took place on U.S. soil, prosecutors claimed. The group reportedly used shell companies and financial institutions located in Brooklyn and Queens, New York to facilitate their schemes and defraud U.S. victims.</p><p>If located, arrested, and convicted, Zhi faces a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison for wire fraud and money laundering. Zhi is currently at large, with a sizable amount of his assets in the DOJ's hands. According to a U.S. Treasury Department press release, the Treasury and the UK&rsquo;s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) have also&nbsp;<a href="https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sb0278" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>imposed sweeping sanctions</u></a>&nbsp;against the Prince Group.</p><p>In total, officials with the U.S. Attorney&rsquo;s Office for the Eastern District of New York and the Justice Department National Security Division filed a civil forfeiture complaint for 127,271 Bitcoin, worth an estimated $15 billion.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3690.      <title><![CDATA[IT: Welcome to Derry red band trailer reveals the return of Pennywise]]></title>
  3691.      <link>https://mashable.com/video/it-welcome-to-derry-red-band-trailer</link>
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  3693.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:08:37 +0000</pubDate>
  3694.      <description><![CDATA[HBO's chilling "IT" prequel series "IT: Welcome to Derry" promises blood and carnage.  The show premieres October 26.]]></description>
  3695.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/videos/01bH84Dx3cHm4u3CnQe8qdN/hero-image.jpg" alt="Pennywise grabs a red balloon floating in a doorway."><p>The new red band trailer for <a href="https://mashable.com/video/it-welcome-to-derry-trailer-pennywise" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">HBO's <em>IT: Welcome to Derry</em></a><em> </em>has everything fans of <a href="https://mashable.com/category/stephen-king" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Stephen King</a>'s <em>It </em>could want. Children heading into sewers! Terrifying visions courtesy of Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Bill Skarsg&aring;rd)! And so, so, <em>so </em>much blood.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3696.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3697.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/is-it-welcome-to-derry-based-stephen-king-book" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3698.            <span class="ml-1">Is 'IT: Welcome to Derry' based on Stephen King's book?</span>
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  3702. <p>Developed by Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, the sibling team behind <em>IT </em>and<em> IT: Chapter Two</em>, the upcoming <em>IT </em>prequel series<em> </em>transports viewers to Derry, Maine in 1962. That's 27 years before the first film takes place, meaning it's perfectly timed to Pennywise's last awakening before the events of <em>IT</em>. (<a href="https://mashable.com/article/is-it-welcome-to-derry-based-stephen-king-book" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">King's novel</a> kicks off in 1957, but the films moved the time period up several decades.)</p><p>Based on <em>IT: Welcome to Derry</em>'s latest trailer, Pennywise's 1962 feeding cycle will play out similarly to his 1988 cycle. He's going to terrorize a group of Derry children and feed on their "tasty, tasty, beautiful fear." Of course, the Derry children are making his mission easier for him, because they keep <em>going into the sewers where he lives</em>! Given how many times I yelled, "Don't go in there" at this trailer, I can only imagine how many times I'll yell it at the TV during the actual series.</p><p>The red band trailer for <em>IT: Welcome to Derry </em>gives a haunting glimpse at the kind of scares that lay in store for Derry's citizens, including a gnarly, zombified take on Uncle Sam. But it's the image of Pennywise's clown form that proves an eternal terror &mdash; especially when he unhinges his jaw.</p><p>In addition to Skarsg&aring;rd, <em>IT: Welcome to Derry </em>also stars Jovan Adepo, Taylour Paige, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, and Rudy Mancuso.</p><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/aDrMVW?pageview_type=RSS&template=video&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=IT%3A%20Welcome%20to%20Derry%20premieres%20Oct.%2026%20at%209%20p.m.%20ET%20on%20HBO%20and%20HBO%20Max.&object_type=video&object_uuid=01bH84Dx3cHm4u3CnQe8qdN&short_url=aDrMVW&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>IT: Welcome to Derry </em>premieres Oct. 26 at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3705.      <title><![CDATA[How to watch Portugal vs. Hungary online for free]]></title>
  3706.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/portugal-hungary-world-cup-qualifiers-2025-live-stream-for-free</link>
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  3708.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  3709.      <description><![CDATA[How to watch World Cup qualifiers for free. Live stream Portugal vs. Hungary in World Cup qualifiers for free.]]></description>
  3710.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01e5aMqTDuMX57oPg9DPqTA/hero-image.jpg" alt="Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on"><p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> Live stream Portugal vs. Hungary in World Cup qualifiers for free on <a href="https://www.rtp.pt/play/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">RTP Play</a>. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with <a href="https://zdcs.link/xPwbP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ExpressVPN&object_type=article&object_uuid=01e5aMqTDuMX57oPg9DPqTA&short_url=xPwbP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">ExpressVPN</a>.</p><hr><p>Portugal are sitting at the top of Group F in <a href="https://mashable.com/article/spain-bulgaria-world-cup-qualifiers-2025-live-stream-for-free" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">World Cup qualification</a>, having won every game so far. Hungary are second behind <a href="https://mashable.com/article/portugal-spain-uefa-nations-league-2025-live-stream-for-free" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Portugal</a>, and now these two sides meet at the Est&aacute;dio Jos&eacute; Alvalade. If Hungary can secure a huge victory away from home, they'll move to just two points behind Roberto Mart&iacute;nez's side.</p><p>If you want to watch Portugal vs. Hungary in World Cup qualifiers for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.</p><h2>When is Portugal vs. Hungary?</h2><p>Portugal vs. Hungary in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at <strong>7:45 p.m. BST on Oct. 14</strong>. This fixture takes place at the Est&aacute;dio Jos&eacute; Alvalade.</p><h2>How to watch Portugal vs. Hungary for free</h2><p>Portugal vs. Hungary in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on <a href="https://www.rtp.pt/play/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">RTP Play</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.rtp.pt/play/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">RTP Play</a> is geo-restricted to Portugal, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a <a href="https://mashable.com/category/vpn" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">VPN</a>. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Portugal, meaning you can access free live streams on <a href="https://www.rtp.pt/play/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">RTP Play</a> from anywhere in the world.</p><p>Lve stream Portugal vs. Hungary for free by following these simple steps:</p><ol><li><p>Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like <a href="https://zdcs.link/xPwbP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ExpressVPN&object_type=article&object_uuid=01e5aMqTDuMX57oPg9DPqTA&short_url=xPwbP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">ExpressVPN</a>)</p></li><li><p>Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)</p></li><li><p>Open up the app and connect to a server in Portugal</p></li><li><p>Visit <a href="https://www.rtp.pt/play/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">RTP Play</a></p></li><li><p>Stream Portugal vs. Hungary for free from anywhere in the world</p></li></ol><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  3724.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  3725.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: ExpressVPN</span>
  3726.                                    </div>
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  3729.                            <div class="mb-3">
  3730.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/xPwbP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=ExpressVPN%20%281-Month%20Plan%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=01e5aMqTDuMX57oPg9DPqTA&short_url=xPwbP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan)" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  3731.                        ExpressVPN (1-Month Plan)
  3732.                    </a>
  3733.                            </div>
  3734.                                    <div class="mb-4 font-serif text-sm font-normal leading-snug">$12.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)</div>
  3735.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/xPwbP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=01e5aMqTDuMX57oPg9DPqTA&short_url=xPwbP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  3736.                    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Get Deal</button>
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  3740. <p>The <a href="https://mashable.com/uk/roundup/best-vpn-uk" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">best VPNs for streaming</a> are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Portugal vs. Hungary in World Cup qualifiers without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select World Cup qualifiers before recovering your investment.</p><p>If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.</p><h2>What is the best VPN for RTP Play?</h2><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/xPwbP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ExpressVPN&object_type=article&object_uuid=01e5aMqTDuMX57oPg9DPqTA&short_url=xPwbP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">ExpressVPN</a> is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on <a href="https://www.rtp.pt/play/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">RTP Play</a>, for a number of reasons:</p><ul><li><p>Servers in 105 countries including Portugal</p></li><li><p>Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more</p></li><li><p>Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure</p></li><li><p>Fast connection speeds free from throttling</p></li><li><p>Up to eight simultaneous connections</p></li><li><p>30-day money-back guarantee</p></li></ul><p>A one-year subscription to <a href="https://zdcs.link/xPwbP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ExpressVPN&object_type=article&object_uuid=01e5aMqTDuMX57oPg9DPqTA&short_url=xPwbP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">ExpressVPN</a> is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free &mdash; 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).</p><p>Live stream Portugal vs. Hungary in World Cup qualifiers for free with ExpressVPN.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3743.      <title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Ears Everboom Bluetooth speaker is the cheapest its been since Prime Day]]></title>
  3744.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-14-ultimate-ears-everboom-speaker-deal</link>
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  3746.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:58:16 +0000</pubDate>
  3747.      <description><![CDATA[The Ultimate Ears Everboom Bluetooth speaker is on sale for just $202.50 at Amazon as a Lightning deal. That's 25% in savings.]]></description>
  3748.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03oDh2xfWyYWc9pIpnaLjae/hero-image.png" alt="people walking through woods carrying Ultimate Ears Everboom speaker"><p><strong>SAVE $67.49</strong>: As of Oct. 14, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9yGXW0?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Ultimate%20Ears%20Everboom%20portable%20speaker&object_type=article&object_uuid=03oDh2xfWyYWc9pIpnaLjae&short_url=9yGXW0&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Ultimate Ears Everboom portable speaker</a> is on sale for just $202.50 as a Lightning Deal at Amazon. That's a savings of 25% and its best price since Prime Day in July.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  3751.                                                        <a class="block overflow-hidden relative w-full border border-gray-100 aspect-square border-1" href="https://zdcs.link/9yGXW0?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=03oDh2xfWyYWc9pIpnaLjae&short_url=9yGXW0&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click>
  3752.                                                                            <img class="block object-contain absolute inset-0 p-12 w-full h-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03oDh2xfWyYWc9pIpnaLjae/images-1.fill.size_137x256.v1760457326.jpg" alt="Ultimate Ears Everboom speaker in teal" width="137" height="256" loading="lazy">
  3753.  
  3754.  
  3755.                        
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  3763.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Ultimate Ears</span>
  3764.                                    </div>
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  3766.    <div class="pl-0 mt-3 w-full md:pl-7 md:mt-0 md:w-1/2">
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  3768.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/9yGXW0?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Ultimate%20Ears%20Everboom%20Bluetooth%20speaker&object_type=article&object_uuid=03oDh2xfWyYWc9pIpnaLjae&short_url=9yGXW0&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Ultimate Ears Everboom Bluetooth speaker" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  3769.                        Ultimate Ears Everboom Bluetooth speaker
  3770.                    </a>
  3771.                            </div>
  3772.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
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  3774.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$202.50</span>
  3775.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  3776.                                                <br>
  3777.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$269.99</span>
  3778.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $67.49</span>
  3779.                                                            </div>
  3780.            </div>
  3781.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  3782.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/9yGXW0?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=03oDh2xfWyYWc9pIpnaLjae&short_url=9yGXW0&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  3783.                    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Get Deal</button>
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  3786. </div>
  3787. <p>If you missed out on the <a href="https://mashable.com/article/best-oct-prime-day-speaker-deals-2025-day-2" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Bluetooth speaker deals</a> during Prime Big Deal Days, this Lightning Deal on the Ultimate Ears Everboom might make up for it.</p><p>As of Oct. 14, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9yGXW0?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Ultimate%20Ears%20Everboom%20portable%20speaker&object_type=article&object_uuid=03oDh2xfWyYWc9pIpnaLjae&short_url=9yGXW0&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Ultimate Ears Everboom portable speaker</a> is on sale for just $202.50 in cobalt blue. That's a savings of 25% and the best price we've seen <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0BYCBRXVM" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">since Prime Day in July</a>. As a Lightning Deal, it will disappear once all units have been claimed or the deal timer runs out &mdash; whichever comes first. In other words, if you're in the market, you may want to grab it ASAP. </p><p>We haven't tested the Everboom specifically, but we've spent some time with plenty of other Bluetooth speakers from Ultimate Ears and they're some of our <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-bluetooth-speakers" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">absolute favorites</a>. We love the <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-party-speakers" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Hyperboom</a>, <a href="https://mashable.com/review/ultimate-ears-epicboom-speaker" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Epicboom</a>, and the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/ue-wonderboom-2-review" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Wonderboom</a>, in particular. The Everboom falls in between the Wonderboom and the Epicboom in size, making it portable enough for travel and powerful enough for the outdoors. It's fully loaded with two full-range transducers with augmented magnets and two customized passive radiators. Translation: it packs big bass and crisp clarity. There&rsquo;s also specific EQ modes for every party scenario you can select from in the Boom app and an Outdoor Boost setting for extra oomph.</p><p>The battery will last for up to 20 hours and its rugged build will endure just about anything you throw at it. It's dust proof, water proof, drop proof up to one meter and can even float in water. Our only real complaint is the price tag. But fortunately, if you grab the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9yGXW0?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Lightning%20Deal%20at%20Amazon&object_type=article&object_uuid=03oDh2xfWyYWc9pIpnaLjae&short_url=9yGXW0&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Lightning Deal at Amazon</a>, the price isn't as much of an issue.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3790.      <title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 leak points to big redesign]]></title>
  3791.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-redesign-leak</link>
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  3793.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:48:40 +0000</pubDate>
  3794.      <description><![CDATA[Samsung's next pair of Galaxy Buds may have lowkey leaked, and they look pretty different from before.]]></description>
  3795.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05DXt2Yz0sFhGcpBKEhTRZe/hero-image.jpg" alt="Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 on display"><p><a href="https://mashable.com/category/samsung" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Samsung</a> evidently went back to the drawing board for its next pair of Galaxy Buds wireless earbuds.</p><p><a href="https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-first-look-one-ui-8-5-3606189/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Android Authority</a> spotted some iconography in the latest leaked build of Samsung's upcoming One Ui 8.5 OS update that point to redesigned Galaxy Buds coming potentially in the near future. Specifically, an icon with the file name "list_ic_earbuds_buds4" can be found in the One UI 8.5 build, which shows an illustrated silhouette of a pair of earbuds that Samsung has not actually announced yet. For reference, the Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro came out in summer of 2024, so a refresh might be in the cards soon.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3796.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3797.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/samsung-trifold-everything-we-know" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3798.            <span class="ml-1">Samsung TriFold phone: Everything we know</span>
  3799.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  3800.        </a>
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  3802. <p>Anyway, the icon shows a wireless earbud with an AirPods-like stem (maintained from previous Galaxy Buds models), though the body of the earbud is angled differently from before. Interestingly, there's also what I assume to be a silicone ear tip, which is something the base Galaxy Buds 3 lacked. The Galaxy Buds Pro had those, so maybe Samsung is bringing some design parity to the next base model of Galaxy Buds.</p><p>Aside from that, there's very little to glean from this leak. There's no telling when the next Galaxy Buds will be announced or launched, though the existence of this iconography certainly suggests it's going to happen at some point.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3805.      <title><![CDATA[Viral Hinge hack to escape Rose Jail isnt worth it]]></title>
  3806.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/viral-hinge-hack-to-escape-rose-jail-isnt-worth-it</link>
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  3808.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
  3809.      <description><![CDATA[A hack for the dating app Hinge is taking the internet by storm — but don't try it.]]></description>
  3810.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/03TX35GQKUgEJ2mmRJnvBE3/hero-image.jpg" alt="A woman holds a smartphone on which the dating apps Tinder, Bumble, OkCupid and Hinge are displayed"><p>Unfortunately, just like everything else, our love lives are at the mercy of algorithms. That's given rise to a cottage industry of dating coaches, forums, and self-proclaimed pickup artists all claiming to know the secret to "hacking dating app algorithms" and finding your soulmate &mdash; or at least clearing the goblins and trolls out of your queue.</p><p>Hacks for <a href="https://mashable.com/article/what-is-hinge-dating-app" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Hinge</a> (and other dating apps) have exploded in popularity as people look for ways to game the app's algorithm to get better matches, and maybe even find a real connection. But <a href="https://thetab.com/2024/11/11/this-insane-secret-hinge-hack-cheats-the-algorithm-to-unlock-the-best-possible-matches" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">some</a> <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/12/13/lifestyle/my-smart-hinge-hack-offers-me-hotter-dates-its-like-using-a-whole-new-app/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">of</a> <a href="https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/books/a65038714/how-to-overcome-dating-app-fatigue/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">the</a> so-called tricks circulating right now are&hellip; well, kind of dumb. </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3811.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3812.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/does-hinge-have-read-receipts-and-other-questions-answered" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3813.            <span class="ml-1">All your Hinge questions, answered</span>
  3814.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  3815.        </a>
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  3817. <p>Case in point: the viral "Hinge hack" for women <a href="https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-hack-hinge-rose-jail.html" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>recently covered by <em>The Cut</em></u></a> that promises to free hot men from "Rose Jail." (More on what that is below.) The method &mdash; credited to LA influencer and lawyer Eve Tilley-Coulson &mdash; is supposed to push attractive matches from Hinge's Standouts section into your Discover feed, where you'll see them more often.</p><h2>What is the viral Hinge hack?</h2><p>For the uninitiated, <a href="https://mashable.com/article/hinge-roses-standouts-new-features" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Standouts</a> is a feature that Hinge introduced in 2020, curating a small selection of your "best potential matches" and refreshing every 24 hours. To like someone there, you need to use a Rose (Hinge's version of a Super Like). You get one free Rose every Sunday, or you can buy extras for $3.99 each. Users call it "Rose Jail" because you only have one  chance per week to like one of the best options for you (according to Hinge's algorithm), or else you have to fork up cash.</p><p>However, the profiles in Standouts are grabbed from the same pool as the usual Discover feed, so users curated for the former on Monday may appear in the latter on Tuesday after the refresh.</p><p>Now, the hack itself is&hellip; complicated, to say the least. According to <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ebtilley/video/7463540396233215274" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Tilley-Coulson</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ebtilley/video/7463542589854141738" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">in a three-part</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ebtilley/video/7463555025466314027" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">series on TikTok</a>, you have to delete your account and remake it exactly at noon on Sunday. Once you've rebuilt your profile with photos and prompts, you buy a $29.99 Superboost, which keeps your profile highly visible for 24 hours. Then, <em>this is key:</em> you don't touch the app during that time. For the next week, you reject everyone in both your Standouts and regular feed (it's unclear whether this also means people who've already liked you). Supposedly, this shows the app that you're active but picky, forcing it to serve you better matches.</p><p>And just like that &mdash; if the TikTok theory is to be believed &mdash; you'll be swimming in hot men.  </p><p>"Hinge is a business.  It thus uses all the data you give it about your 'type,' 'patterns' etc. to hide those individuals behind a paywall," Tilley-Coulson told Mashable over email. "Thus, the less information you give Hinge, the more control you have over the individuals you see and are able to match with."</p><p>"Hinge limits the people you see and can like without paying...so there is no success without paying something," Tilley-Coulson stated.</p><p>A Hinge spokesperson told Mashable that the app prioritizes quality over quantity, saying Hinge aims "for users to experience fewer, but more meaningful, potential matches that lead to real dates."</p><p>"With Hinge's algorithm, we leverage deep learning to understand daters on a deeper level and deliver more thoughtful recommendations," the spokesperson continued. "We show you who you are most likely to match with based on predicting mutual interest in each other." Recommendations are based on factors such as who meets your preferences, who meets your "dealbreakers" (preferences that are non-negotiable), and profiles that you like, skip, or match.</p><h2>Don't waste $30 on this 'hack'</h2><p>Wanting to game the algorithm to make an already miserable experience slightly better is completely understandable. In recent years, dating apps have become notorious for <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/dating-apps-frustration-premium-1.7144810" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>annoying users into buying in-app purchases</u></a>. And if the goal here is simply to get a better batch of potential matches, you're better off just paying for one of Hinge's premium tiers &mdash; Hinge+ at $19.99 or HingeX at $24.99 for a week. At least then you get unlimited likes and access to all the filters (height, politics, education level, the works). If your goal is to rack up likes, you don't need to spend $30 on a Superboost and waste a week pretending to be ultra-selective.</p><p>Having written about <a href="https://mashable.com/article/men-gaming-dating-app-algorithms-by-switching-sexualities" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>dating app "hacks" before</u></a> &mdash; and, embarrassingly, having been on and off these apps for the last decade (I can even be found on <a href="http://Tinder.com" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>Tinder.com</u></a>'s homepage) &mdash; I can confidently say you don't need to waste your money trying gimmicks like this. At least when straight guys were "<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Tinder/comments/18k9ntr/i_did_the_gay_hack_and_it_worked_too_well/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>gaymaxxing</u></a>" the algorithm (pretending to be gay) to get more likes, they didn't have to pay to look like tools. </p><p>Even buying a boost and not swiping, so the app can't gauge your preferences, is based on old <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/SwipeHelper/comments/ugk6hu/tinder_employee_claims_swiping_left_on_right/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Tinder hacks</a> from years past. </p><p>Hinge's algorithm (and Tinder's and Bumble's, for that matter) isn't some impenetrable black box. A mix of factors determines how you're ranked in other people's queues. </p><p>It's well-known that new accounts with fresh numbers on new devices perform better, thanks to the "new user boost" (formerly known as the "<a href="https://forums.playingfire.com/posts/tinders-noob-boost-is-unreal-these-days-16-matches-in-first-12-hours-then-14-the-next-34-days" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">noob boost</a>") that these apps provide to hook you early. Thus, part of the hack involves creating a new account to receive the "bump" &mdash; and doing so on Sunday at noon, as data shows that <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/01/15/lifestyle/the-best-time-to-browse-dating-apps-down-to-the-exact-hour/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>activity peaks late in the weekend</u></a>.</p><p>But that effect fades quickly &mdash; especially if you reuse an old number or device tied to a deleted account. The apps also use facial recognition to detect repeat users and are heavily influenced by location. From personal experience, I've found that creating an account in a new city nets far more likes than recreating one in a place I've lived before (and yes, I delete and remake my accounts often). </p><p>The origin of this hack stems from a common misunderstanding about how Hinge ranks user "attractiveness." The theory borrows from <a href="https://mashable.com/article/tinder-bumble-hinge-okcupid-grindr-dating-app-algorithms" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Tinder's old chess-style rating system</a> &mdash; the idea that the more likes you get, the higher your internal score climbs, and the more the algorithm pairs you with other high scorers. That's why this hack focuses so heavily on maximizing likes: the logic goes that if the app sees you as more "desirable," it'll start freeing the hot guys from Rose Jail and dropping them into your regular queue.</p><p>That rating system has <a href="https://www.tinderpressroom.com/powering-tinder-r-the-method-behind-our-matching/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">long been "old news,"</a> however, according to Tinder. <a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/how-does-the-hinge-algorithm-work/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Hinge's algorithm</a> is based on a system of finding optimal pairs that money can't buy (like organ donations), its director of relationship science, Logan Ury, revealed in 2020. An example is, if you have 10 men and 10 women, and you ask one group to rank their top choices, try to match with their first choice. If they get rejected, move to their second choice, and so on, until no one wants to match anymore.</p><p>None of the hack's elements is revolutionary, and it also shouldn't cost you money. Could you argue that these dating apps are deliberately blocking your blessings, hiding their so-called "high-value" users to tank your self-esteem and push you toward paid boosts and subscriptions? Yeah, probably. Many people do so <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=hinge%20rose%20jail%20theory&amp;t=1760458381506" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">online</a>. Are these hacks, for both men and women, just the end result of a situationship culture that's created <a href="http://polyesterzine.com/features/dating-apps-and-the-paradox-of-too-much-choice" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><u>a paradox of choice</u></a>? Also, yeah, probably. </p><p>But everyone's experience on a dating app is different. Attractiveness is subjective, and what works for one person won't necessarily work for another. And as <em>The Cut </em>rightly points out, even for the women this hack supposedly "worked" for, getting to (and beyond) the first date is the real challenge. One that no $30 Super Boost is ever going to solve.</p><p><em>This article reflects the opinion of the writer.</em></p><p class="mx-auto">
  3818.   <em><strong>UPDATE: Oct. 15, 2025, 4:44 p.m. EDT </strong>This article has been updated with comments from Tilley-Coulson.</em>
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  3822.      <title><![CDATA[Live the foldable phone life with the Motorola Razr+ for its lowest price yet]]></title>
  3823.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-14-motorola-razr-plus-deal</link>
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  3825.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:31:45 +0000</pubDate>
  3826.      <description><![CDATA[As of Oct. 14, get the Motorola Razr+ for its lowest price yet at Amazon.]]></description>
  3827.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/02LvmNEDEB7Lrj6MI7APnHR/hero-image.png" alt="Motorola Razr+ on green and yellow abstract background"><p><strong>SAVE $300:</strong> As of Oct. 14, get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/Qp4X4o?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Motorola%20Razr%2B&object_type=article&object_uuid=02LvmNEDEB7Lrj6MI7APnHR&short_url=Qp4X4o&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Motorola Razr+</a> for $699.99, down from its usual price of $999.99. That's a discount of 30% and the <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0F2B1Z5KL" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">lowest price we've seen</a>. </p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  3842.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Amazon</span>
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  3854.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
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  3866. <p>Looking to buy a new <a href="https://mashable.com/article/5-best-smartphones-2025-so-far" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">phone</a>? How about going back in time and experiencing your flip phone era again? You can do that with the modern take on the Motorola Razr+, which you can get right now at Amazon for its lowest sale price yet. So if you're not sure you want an <a href="https://mashable.com/review/apple-iphone-16e-review" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">iPhone</a> and <a href="https://mashable.com/review/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Samsung's</a> lineup isn't catching you, this is a great alernative. </p><p>As of Oct. 14, get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/Qp4X4o?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Motorola%20Razr%2B&object_type=article&object_uuid=02LvmNEDEB7Lrj6MI7APnHR&short_url=Qp4X4o&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Motorola Razr+</a> for $699.99, down from its usual price of $999.99 That's $300 off and a discount of 30%. It's also the <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0F2B1Z5KL" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">lowest price we've seen</a>. </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3867.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
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  3869.            <span class="ml-1">I relived my high school days and used the Motorola Razr+ for a week</span>
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  3873. <p>The 2025 Razr+ is a sleek device that boasts a compact flip design that's IP48 water resistant, has a titanium-reinforced hinge, and an internal and external display that might just change the way you use your phone. You can stay on the outside of your phone to text, make calls, and even take pictures before ever opening it up into what is essentially a "typical" smartphone. It does all this and more, and is especially snappy thanks to its Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor. </p><p>With a 4000mAh battery it has all-day battery life with 45W TurboPower charging to top you back up when you're running low, so you don't have to sit around and wait for your phone to have enough juice for the day. And the glossy exterior is colorful with textured backing so it doesn't slip out of your fingers. </p><p>Mashable's RJ Andersen took the phone for a spin and awarded it a 4.3 out of 5, praising it for being "super convenient and pocket friendly" and appreciating its "upgraded external screen". </p><p>"For casual users &mdash; or diehard fans of foldable phones &mdash; it&rsquo;s definitely worth considering. Retailing at $999 (and frequently on sale), it&rsquo;s definitely a better phone than any of its predecessors, enough so that it feels like a worthy opponent to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5," <a href="https://mashable.com/review/motorola-razr-plus-2023" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">wrote Andersen</a>. </p><p>Pick up yours now if you're looking to either make a change to a new phone or upgrade your old Razr. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3876.      <title><![CDATA[The Bluetti Elite 30 v2 portable power station that comes in awesome colorways is down to a record-low at Amazon]]></title>
  3877.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-14-bluetti-elite30-v2-deal</link>
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  3879.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:27:34 +0000</pubDate>
  3880.      <description><![CDATA[The Bluetti Elite 30 v2 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $199, down from the list price of $299. That's a 33% discount,]]></description>
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  3885.                                                                            <img class="object-contain absolute inset-0 p-12 w-full h-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/00h4wIbsHVVFdTpDZU3ViFl/images-1.fill.size_256x160.v1760456195.png" alt="the Bluetti Elite 30 v2 in green" width="256" height="160" loading="lazy">
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  3895.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  3896.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Bluetti</span>
  3897.                                    </div>
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  3901.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/QKqO8j?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Bluetti%20Elite%2030%20v2&object_type=article&object_uuid=00h4wIbsHVVFdTpDZU3ViFl&short_url=QKqO8j&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Bluetti Elite 30 v2" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  3902.                        Bluetti Elite 30 v2
  3903.                    </a>
  3904.                            </div>
  3905.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
  3906.                <div class="md:w-2/3" style="line-height: 0.75rem">
  3907.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$199</span>
  3908.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  3909.                                                <br>
  3910.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$299</span>
  3911.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $100</span>
  3912.                                                            </div>
  3913.            </div>
  3914.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  3915.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/QKqO8j?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=00h4wIbsHVVFdTpDZU3ViFl&short_url=QKqO8j&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  3916.                    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Get Deal</button>
  3917.                </a>
  3918.                        </div>
  3919. </div>
  3920. <p>A <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-portable-power-stations" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">portable power station</a> is awesome in so many situations. It can keep your phone, laptop, and WiFi router going during a power outage at home. It's also a must-pack for camping trips. But it's a hard stretch to say a portable power station is a fun device. Sure, they're absolutely useful but they're box-shaped and come in black and greys. Bluetti, however, it changing the game and if you like fun colorways, check out this deal.</p><p>As of Oct. 14, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QKqO8j?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Bluetti%20Elite%2030%20v2%20portable%20power%20station&object_type=article&object_uuid=00h4wIbsHVVFdTpDZU3ViFl&short_url=QKqO8j&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Bluetti Elite 30 v2 portable power station</a> is on sale at Amazon for $199 in select colorways including pink, green, and purple. That's down from the standard price of $299 which takes $100 off the normal price from the 33% discount. This is the <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0FMJGVY52" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">lowest</a> (and first) discount we've seen on this new model from Bluetti. </p><p>Some portable power stations are designed to keep big appliances going like a <a href="https://mashable.com/review/windmill-air-conditioner" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">window AC</a> or the refrigerator. Others, like the Bluetti Elite 30 v2, are perfect for smaller gadgets like your phone and <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-laptops" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">laptop</a>, providing 228Wh of capacity. And while the majority of portable power station are bland, Bluetti introduced great colorways with the Elite 30 v2.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3921.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3922.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/oct-13-anker-solix-c1000-gen2-deal" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3923.            <span class="ml-1">The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 just dropped to a record-low price at Amazon</span>
  3924.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  3925.        </a>
  3926.    </div>
  3927. <p>This compact portable power station is easy to carry around the house or the campground since it weighs under 10 pounds and has a built-in handle. It comes with versatile port options including two AC outlets, two USB-C, and two USB-A.</p><p>In real-life scenarios, Bluetti says the 228Wh can keep a fan going for over 16 hours or recharge a phone 16 times. If you plan to use it at home during a power outage, it'll keep the WiFi router online for almost 15 hours.</p><p>While it's down to a all-time low price, snag the colorful <a href="https://zdcs.link/QKqO8j?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Bluetti%20Elite%2030%20v2&object_type=article&object_uuid=00h4wIbsHVVFdTpDZU3ViFl&short_url=QKqO8j&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Bluetti Elite 30 v2</a>. It'll be perfect for winter storms and summer camping.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3930.      <title><![CDATA[Dyson V12 Detect Slim on sale: Get the best Dyson vacuum for most people for $399.99]]></title>
  3931.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-14-dyson-v12-detect-slim-vacuum-deal</link>
  3932.      <guid isPermaLink="false">04FFDhPXxmt9PbYi2xylDND</guid>
  3933.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
  3934.      <description><![CDATA[The cheapest Dyson vacuum with a laser is on sale at Black Friday 2024 pricing. Get the V12 Detect Slim for $399.99 at Walmart.]]></description>
  3935.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04FFDhPXxmt9PbYi2xylDND/hero-image.png" alt="Dyson V12 Detect Slim cordless vacuum using laser to clean floor near litter box"><p><strong>SAVE $330: </strong>As of Oct. 14, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/92141L?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Dyson%20V12%20Detect%20Slim%20cordless%20stick%20vacuum&object_type=article&object_uuid=04FFDhPXxmt9PbYi2xylDND&short_url=92141L&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Dyson V12 Detect Slim cordless stick vacuum</a> is on sale for $399.99 at Walmart. That matches its Black Friday price from 2024 and also beats the $429.99 sale price seen at Walmart's anti-Prime Big Deal Days sale last week.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  3938.                                                        <a class="block overflow-hidden relative w-full border border-gray-100 aspect-square border-1" href="https://zdcs.link/92141L?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=04FFDhPXxmt9PbYi2xylDND&short_url=92141L&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="(opens in a new window)" data-ga-action="product_image" data-ga-label="image" data-ga-item="image" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click>
  3939.                                                                            <img class="object-contain absolute inset-0 p-12 w-full h-full" src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04FFDhPXxmt9PbYi2xylDND/images-1.fill.size_256x256.v1760456811.png" alt="Dyson V12 Detect Slim cordless vacuum and attachments" width="256" height="256" loading="lazy">
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  3949.                                <div class="mt-2 leading-none text-left">
  3950.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Dyson</span>
  3951.                                    </div>
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  3955.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/92141L?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Dyson%20V12%20Detect%20Slim&object_type=article&object_uuid=04FFDhPXxmt9PbYi2xylDND&short_url=92141L&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Dyson V12 Detect Slim" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  3956.                        Dyson V12 Detect Slim
  3957.                    </a>
  3958.                            </div>
  3959.                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center py-0 mb-3 md:space-x-2">
  3960.                <div class="md:w-2/3" style="line-height: 0.75rem">
  3961.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$399.99</span>
  3962.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Walmart</span>
  3963.                                                <br>
  3964.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$729.99</span>
  3965.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $330</span>
  3966.                                                            </div>
  3967.            </div>
  3968.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  3969.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/92141L?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=04FFDhPXxmt9PbYi2xylDND&short_url=92141L&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  3970.                    <button class="inline-block px-5 mt-3 w-full font-sans text-base font-bold tracking-wide md:text-lg btn btn-secondary">Get Deal</button>
  3971.                </a>
  3972.                        </div>
  3973. </div>
  3974. <p>After an October Prime Day filled with less-than-thrilling Dyson deals, Walmart is quietly going Black Friday mode &mdash;&nbsp;with the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/dyson-v12-detect-slim" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">best Dyson vacuum for most people</a>, at least. As of Oct. 14, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/92141L?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Dyson%20V12%20Detect%20Slim%20is%20on%20sale%20for%20%24399.99%20at%20Walmart&object_type=article&object_uuid=04FFDhPXxmt9PbYi2xylDND&short_url=92141L&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Dyson V12 Detect Slim is on sale for $399.99 at Walmart</a> (and <a href="https://zdcs.link/98PLP8?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Dyson%27s%20website&object_type=article&object_uuid=04FFDhPXxmt9PbYi2xylDND&short_url=98PLP8&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Dyson's website</a>), matching <a href="https://mashable.com/article/nov-11-dyson-v12-detect-slim-deal" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">record-low pricing from Black Friday 2024</a>. Last week, during Walmart's anti-Prime Big Deal Days sale, this same vacuum was $429.99. Hey, $30 is $30.</p><p>The V12 Detect Slim's $399.99 sale price looks even sweeter when plopped next to the $349.99 sale price seen on the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9wjXjD?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Dyson%20V8&object_type=article&object_uuid=04FFDhPXxmt9PbYi2xylDND&short_url=9wjXjD&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Dyson V8</a>. Everyone thinks of the V8 as the go-to budget Dyson vac, but I'd argue that such a title is more deserved by the V12 Detect Slim when that negligible extra $50 gets you 150 Air Watts of suction power versus the V8's 115 AW, and of course, the laser. Dyson's green laser lights up more than the path ahead, like the LED bulb on a <a href="https://mashable.com/article/shark-vs-dyson" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Shark stick vacuum</a> does. The laser also lights up all of the invisible dust, pet dander, kitty litter, and hair that have accumulate without you noticing. <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-robot-vacuums" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">I test new robot vacuums</a> every single month, and use my V12 Detect Slim laser to check their work on every hard floor my apartment.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  3975.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  3976.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/dyson-spot-and-scrub-ai-robot-vacuum-announcement" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  3977.            <span class="ml-1">Will the laser-equipped Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai solve Dyson's robot vacuum problem?</span>
  3978.            <svg class="ml-1 w-4 h-4 font-normal fill-current"><use href="https://mashable.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-arrow-right-thin"></use></svg>
  3979.        </a>
  3980.    </div>
  3981. <p>Once you get over how quickly your floors get gross in between vacuum days, using the V12 Detect Slim legitimately turns into some weird adult version of a game &mdash;&nbsp;"just two more minutes," you say to the rest of your household who is begging you to stop vacuuming at 11 p.m. If any <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-cordless-vacuums" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">cordless vacuum cleaner</a> is going to convince someone to buy a <a href="https://mashable.com/article/should-you-get-a-robot-vacuum-or-stick-vacuum" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">manual vacuum over a robot vacuum</a>, it's this one.</p><p>The Dyson V12 Detect Slim is a joy to use past the laser. Weighing just over five pounds, it's the most lightweight stick vacuum I've ever tried, and is super easy to grab and zip around. It won't be the slimmest Dyson vacuum anymore when the new <a href="https://mashable.com/article/dyson-unveiled-robot-vacuum-v16-piston-animal" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Dyson PencilVac comes out</a> in 2026, but you can definitely expect the PencilVac to cost considerably more than this $399.99 sale price.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  3984.      <title><![CDATA[Therabody introduces new, budget-friendlier LED face mask]]></title>
  3985.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/therabody-theraface-mask-glo-launch</link>
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  3987.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:08:49 +0000</pubDate>
  3988.      <description><![CDATA[Therabody announced the TheraFace Mask Glo, a new LED mask retailing for $379.99.]]></description>
  3989.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06TkuofU0dhhvkGh0qyi2rH/hero-image.png" alt="woman sitting on a bed wearing the TheraFace Mask Glo"><p>Therabody announced four new products on Oct. 14, and among them is the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QPVpVm?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=TheraFace%20Mask%20Glo&object_type=article&object_uuid=06TkuofU0dhhvkGh0qyi2rH&short_url=QPVpVm&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">TheraFace Mask Glo</a>. This is the brand's second foray into red light LED face masks, and it comes at a more affordable price point than the original TheraFace Mask.</p><div class="flex flex-col mx-auto mt-6 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans md:mt-10 md:border-b-2 md:border-gray-100">
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  3991.        Where to buy TheraFace Mask Glo
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  3999.                                TheraFace Mask Glo
  4000.                            </a>
  4001.                                                <div class="mt-1">
  4002.                            <span class="font-bold md:text-base text-primary-400">$379.99 at Therabody</span>
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  4026.                                TheraFace Mask Glo
  4027.                            </a>
  4028.                                                <div class="mt-1">
  4029.                            <span class="font-bold md:text-base text-primary-400">$379.99 at Nordstrom</span>
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  4048. <p>The TheraFace Mask Glo retails for $379.99 and is available now. It features 504 red, red plus infrared, and blue LED lights to target wrinkles, acne, and skin elasticity. Treatments range from four to 12 minutes, and you can choose if you want the full cycle or just specific light colors. When used regularly, the TheraFace Mask Glo should visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles, firm skin, and even skin texture in as little as eight weeks.</p><div class="eloquent-imagery-image">
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  4055.            <span class="normal-case text-gray-1000">Choose your treatment to target different skin ailments.</span>
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  4059. <p>In addition to LED light therapy, the mask has vibrating technology in the head strap for a gentle scalp massage. The original TheraFace Mask has vibrating plates on the face mask itself for a full head massage, so that's what you're missing out on in the more affordable version.</p><p>I tested the <a href="https://mashable.com/review/therabody-theraface-mask" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">OG TheraFace Mask</a>, and my big hold-up with it was its $650 price. So, I'm excited to see Therabody offer a more budget-friendly LED treatment without skimping on features. I saw improvements in my skin after using the TheraFace Mask, and it's still a staple in my skincare routine (I even gave it a Mashable Choice Award).</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  4060.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  4061.        <a href="https://mashable.com/review/theraface-pro" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  4062.            <span class="ml-1">TheraFace PRO is the ultimate 'it girl' skincare tool</span>
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  4066. <p>Therabody differs from other LED masks in its design. The mask is one solid sheet with only eye holes &mdash; <a href="https://mashable.com/review/shark-cryoglow-led-face-mask" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Shark's CryoGlow</a> and <a href="https://mashable.com/comparison/shark-cryoglow-mask-vs-currentbody-skin-mask" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">CurrentBody's Skin</a> both have nose and mouth cutouts &mdash; so it targets the entire face. It's also totally cordless and doesn't require a remote. Instead, a button on the side of the mask triggers and controls the treatments.</p><p>Along with the TheraFace Mask Glo, Therabody introduced the <a href="https://zdcs.link/z31ROq?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Theragun%20Mini%20Plus&object_type=article&object_uuid=06TkuofU0dhhvkGh0qyi2rH&short_url=z31ROq&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Theragun Mini Plus</a>, <a href="https://zdcs.link/Qp4XBR?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Theragun%20Sense%20%282nd%20Gen%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=06TkuofU0dhhvkGh0qyi2rH&short_url=Qp4XBR&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Theragun Sense (2nd Gen)</a>, and <a href="https://zdcs.link/zj748e?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Theragun%20Prime%20%286th%20Gen%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=06TkuofU0dhhvkGh0qyi2rH&short_url=zj748e&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Theragun Prime (6th Gen)</a>. All of the new products are available now.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  4069.      <title><![CDATA[The 5 best portable power stations to stay charged up at home and on the go]]></title>
  4070.      <link>https://mashable.com/roundup/best-portable-power-stations</link>
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  4072.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
  4073.      <description><![CDATA[The best portable power stations from Anker, Bluetti, EcoFlow, and DJI will keep the lights on.]]></description>
  4074.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/roundups/04qtMEL2ifIqnQMhe9VKuzz/hero-image.jpg" alt="portable power stations from EcoFlow, Anker, and DJI in separate photos while they all sit in a grassy yard."><p>By now, you&rsquo;ve probably heard that a portable power station is the new must-have item. Unlike plenty of <a href="https://mashable.com/tech" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">new tech</a>, power stations are, in fact, useful for almost every home. Essentially, they&rsquo;re a large, reliable battery that&rsquo;ll keep your <a href="https://mashable.com/category/gadgets" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">gadgets</a> and even appliances operating without standard wall power.</p><p>Portable power stations are great to take <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-camping-gear-beginners" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">camping</a>, on van adventures, out on <a href="https://mashable.com/category/creators" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">content creator</a> assignments, or to the worksite. If you live in an area that&rsquo;s prone to power outages, a portable power station can keep your phone charged, your CPAP machine on while <a href="https://mashable.com/category/sleep" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">sleeping</a>, and some can even power the refrigerator, so you won&rsquo;t have to worry about food spoilage.&nbsp;</p><p>Portable power stations come in tons of varieties. Some are great for camping, while others weigh hundreds of pounds, powering up an entire house, and really push the limit of what we could consider portable. The market has seen serious expansion in the last few years, and we have tons of great models to choose from these days, so you're allowed to be as picky as you&rsquo;d like in terms of power provided, port options, and nice extras. Here are Mashable&rsquo;s favorite portable power stations.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  4077.      <title><![CDATA[How to watch Spain vs. Bulgaria online for free]]></title>
  4078.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/spain-bulgaria-world-cup-qualifiers-2025-live-stream-for-free</link>
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  4080.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
  4081.      <description><![CDATA[How to watch World Cup qualifiers for free. Live stream Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers for free.]]></description>
  4082.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/05lHhksFbzfbILgHoAtXqKc/hero-image.jpg" alt="Yeremy Pino of Spain celebrates scoring his team's first goal"><p><strong>TL;DR:</strong> Live stream Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers for free on <a href="https://www.rtve.es/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">RTVE</a>. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with <a href="https://zdcs.link/xPwbP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ExpressVPN&object_type=article&object_uuid=05lHhksFbzfbILgHoAtXqKc&short_url=xPwbP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">ExpressVPN</a>.</p><hr><p><a href="https://mashable.com/article/bulgaria-spain-world-cup-qualifiers-2025-live-stream-for-free" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Spain</a> have looked incredibly comfortable in World Cup qualification so far, winning three from three and conceding zero goals. Next up they face Bulgaria, a team that has yet to secure a single point. This could get messy.</p><p>If you want to watch Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.</p><h2>When is Spain vs. Bulgaria?</h2><p>Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers kicks off at <strong>7:45 p.m. BST on Oct. 14</strong>. This fixture takes place at the Estadio Jos&eacute; Zorrilla.</p><h2>How to watch Spain vs. Bulgaria for free</h2><p>Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers is available to live stream for free on <a href="https://www.rtve.es/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">RTVE</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.rtve.es/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">RTVE</a> is geo-restricted to Spain, but anyone can access this free streaming service with a <a href="https://mashable.com/category/vpn" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">VPN</a>. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Spain, meaning you can access free live streams on <a href="https://www.rtve.es/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">RTVE</a> from anywhere in the world.</p><p>Lve stream Spain vs. Bulgaria for free by following these simple steps:</p><ol><li><p>Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like <a href="https://zdcs.link/xPwbP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ExpressVPN&object_type=article&object_uuid=05lHhksFbzfbILgHoAtXqKc&short_url=xPwbP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">ExpressVPN</a>)</p></li><li><p>Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)</p></li><li><p>Open up the app and connect to a server in Spain</p></li><li><p>Visit <a href="https://www.rtve.es/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">RTVE</a></p></li><li><p>Stream Spain vs. Bulgaria for free from anywhere in the world</p></li></ol><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  4112. <p>The <a href="https://mashable.com/uk/roundup/best-vpn-uk" target="_self" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">best VPNs for streaming</a> are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select World Cup qualifiers before recovering your investment.</p><p>If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.</p><h2>What is the best VPN for RTVE?</h2><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/xPwbP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ExpressVPN&object_type=article&object_uuid=05lHhksFbzfbILgHoAtXqKc&short_url=xPwbP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">ExpressVPN</a> is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on <a href="https://www.rtve.es/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">RTVE</a>, for a number of reasons:</p><ul><li><p>Servers in 105 countries including Spain</p></li><li><p>Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more</p></li><li><p>Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure</p></li><li><p>Fast connection speeds free from throttling</p></li><li><p>Up to eight simultaneous connections</p></li><li><p>30-day money-back guarantee</p></li></ul><p>A one-year subscription to <a href="https://zdcs.link/xPwbP?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ExpressVPN&object_type=article&object_uuid=05lHhksFbzfbILgHoAtXqKc&short_url=xPwbP&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">ExpressVPN</a> is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free &mdash; 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (including money-back guarantee).</p><p>Live stream Spain vs. Bulgaria in World Cup qualifiers for free with ExpressVPN.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  4115.      <title><![CDATA[Jump into the falls biggest games with $20 off the Acer Wireless Gaming Headset]]></title>
  4116.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-14-acer-wireless-gaming-headset-deal</link>
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  4118.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:46:25 +0000</pubDate>
  4119.      <description><![CDATA[As of Oct. 14, get the Acer Wireless Gaming Headset for $20 off at Amazon.]]></description>
  4120.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06umE0lhu6iAOrtobtmqtLI/hero-image.png" alt="Acer Wireless Gaming Headset on orange and pink abstract background"><p><strong>SAVE $20:</strong> As of Oct. 14, get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QLM58P?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Acer%20Wireless%20Gaming%20Headset&object_type=article&object_uuid=06umE0lhu6iAOrtobtmqtLI&short_url=QLM58P&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Acer Wireless Gaming Headset</a> for $29.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $49.99. That's a discount of 40%. </p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  4135.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: Amazon</span>
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  4140.                                    <a href="https://zdcs.link/QLM58P?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Acer%20Wireless%20Gaming%20Headset&object_type=article&object_uuid=06umE0lhu6iAOrtobtmqtLI&short_url=QLM58P&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" class="block text-xl font-bold leading-normal text-left md:text-2xl hover:underline text-secondary-300" data-ga-action="offer-title" data-ga-item="title" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-label="Acer Wireless Gaming Headset" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
  4141.                        Acer Wireless Gaming Headset
  4142.                    </a>
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  4146.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$29.99</span>
  4147.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  4148.                                                <br>
  4149.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$49.99</span>
  4150.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $20.00</span>
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  4153.                            <div class="mb-2 leading-[0]">&nbsp;</div>
  4154.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/QLM58P?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=06umE0lhu6iAOrtobtmqtLI&short_url=QLM58P&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  4159. <p>Fall's gaming season is teeming with some great new games, like <a href="https://www.mashable.com/article/battlefield-6-hands-on-impressions-review" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body"><em>Battlefield 6</em></a> and the upcoming <em>Call of Duty: Black Ops 7</em>. If you're planning on jumping in and running some games with your squad, you might want a <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-gaming-headsets" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">gaming headset</a> to communicate with. That's good, because you can get a great one from Acer right now at a very reasonable price. </p><p>As of Oct. 14, get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QLM58P?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Acer%20Wireless%20Gaming%20Headset&object_type=article&object_uuid=06umE0lhu6iAOrtobtmqtLI&short_url=QLM58P&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Acer Wireless Gaming Headset</a> for $29.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $49.99. That's $20 off and a discount of 40%. </p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  4160.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  4161.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/battlefield-6-hands-on-impressions-review" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  4162.            <span class="ml-1">'Battlefield 6' is nonsense in the best and worst ways</span>
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  4164.        </a>
  4165.    </div>
  4166. <p>This headset is compatible with PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC, so you've got options if you play on multiple platforms. It connects via Bluetooth or with a dongle and boasts 100 hours of battery life so you don't get stuck speaking to the void in the middle of your most important moments. </p><p>It has 50mm drivers for boosted bass in your ears so you can enjoy every second of game music, bullets whizzing by your head, and the beautiful voices of all your buddies. Plus, it has a noise-cancelling mic so they can hear you, too. </p><p>It comes in a glossy red color, and it weighs 20% less than other headsets, according to Acer, so it should sit on your head comfortably for long sessions. Most importantly, it's affordable, so if you're looking for a good way to chat with teammates or just enjoy games quietly, this headset is a fantastic pick. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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  4169.      <title><![CDATA[Get a free solar panel with the EcoFlow Delta 3 portable power station which is on sale for under $600]]></title>
  4170.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/oct-14-ecoflow-delta-3-deal</link>
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  4172.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
  4173.      <description><![CDATA[The EcoFlow Delta 3 portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $589, down from the normal price of $999. That's a 41% discount and it comes with a free 45W solar panel.]]></description>
  4174.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/06qwZNetg8bZ2DwO1QsCbpF/hero-image.jpg" alt="the ecoflow delta 3 portable power station sits on a desk, powering up a computer"><p><strong>SAVE $410: </strong>The <a href="https://zdcs.link/9l2X3X?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=EcoFlow%20Delta%203%20portable%20power%20station&object_type=article&object_uuid=06qwZNetg8bZ2DwO1QsCbpF&short_url=9l2X3X&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">EcoFlow Delta 3 portable power station</a> is on sale at Amazon for $589, down from the standard price of $999. That's a major 41% discount and it comes with a free <a href="https://zdcs.link/QxxXAD?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=45W%20solar%20panel&object_type=article&object_uuid=06qwZNetg8bZ2DwO1QsCbpF&short_url=QxxXAD&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">45W solar panel</a> which usually comes with a $79 price tag.</p><hr><div class="flex relative flex-col p-6 mx-auto mt-8 mb-16 max-w-3xl font-sans border border-gray-100 md:flex-row pogoClear">
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  4189.                                            <span class="pr-5 mt-1 text-xs text-gray-600 subtitle-2">Credit: EcoFlow</span>
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  4195.                        EcoFlow Delta 3 portable power station
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  4200.                                            <span class="text-sm font-bold">$589</span>
  4201.                                                    <span class="text-xs"> at Amazon</span>
  4202.                                                <br>
  4203.                                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold line-through">$999</span>
  4204.                                                                            <span class="text-xs font-bold text-red-400"> Save $410</span>
  4205.                                                            </div>
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  4207.                            <div class="mb-4 font-serif text-sm font-normal leading-snug">get a free 45W solar panel</div>
  4208.                                            <a class="font-bold leading-6 text-center hover:underline" href="https://zdcs.link/9l2X3X?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get%20Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=06qwZNetg8bZ2DwO1QsCbpF&short_url=9l2X3X&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  target="_blank" data-ga-action="buy-link" data-ga-item="buy-button" data-ga-label="Get Deal" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-module="shop-card" data-ga-position="1" data-ga-click title="(opens in a new window)">
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  4213. <p>Storms are on the horizon, and if you work from home, a power outage is an issue. Instead of wondering how you'll stay online, snag a <a href="https://mashable.com/roundup/best-portable-power-stations" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">portable power station</a> that'll keep all your essential electronics powered up. It's a great idea to buy one now before the storms arrive and we're in luck with a current deal.</p><p>As of Oct. 14, the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9l2X3X?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=EcoFlow%20Delta%203%20portable%20power%20station&object_type=article&object_uuid=06qwZNetg8bZ2DwO1QsCbpF&short_url=9l2X3X&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">EcoFlow Delta 3 portable power station</a> is just $589 at Amazon, marked down from the usual price of $999. That works out to a savings of $410 from the major 41% discount. Not only is this the <a href="https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0DFY9VZSX" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">lowest price</a> we've ever seen at Amazon, it comes with a free <a href="https://zdcs.link/QxxXAD?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=45W%20solar%20panel&object_type=article&object_uuid=06qwZNetg8bZ2DwO1QsCbpF&short_url=QxxXAD&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">45W solar panel</a> which usually comes with a $79 price tag, making this an even better deal.</p><p>EcoFlow makes great portable power stations and the Delta 3 is great option for powering up small devices at home during an outage. With 1,536Wh, you'll be in good shape for keeping laptops, phones, and the WiFi router online. EcoFlow mentions this power can keep a blender going for over an hour.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  4214.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  4215.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/oct-13-anker-solix-c1000-gen2-deal" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  4216.            <span class="ml-1">The Anker Solix C1000 Gen 2 just dropped to a record-low price at Amazon</span>
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  4218.        </a>
  4219.    </div>
  4220. <p>When it comes to working from home during a power outage, the EcoFlow Delta 3's 15 millisecond uninterrupted power supply means your <a href="https://mashable.com/category/wifirouters" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">WiFi router</a> won't go offline. This can also be important for keeping a laptop on when working on an important project.</p><p>Today's sale price throws in a free 45W solar panel that'll help with recharging the Delta 3. While 45W isn't terribly powerful, free is free and this gives you access to free recharging.</p><p>Today's Amazon deal on the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9l2X3X?pageview_type=RSS&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=EcoFlow%20Delta%203&object_type=article&object_uuid=06qwZNetg8bZ2DwO1QsCbpF&short_url=9l2X3X&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Ffeeds%2Frss%2Fall" rel="sponsored"  title="(opens in a new window)" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">EcoFlow Delta 3</a> is a lightning deal with limited availability, so it's best to hop on this soon before it sells out. Since this is the best price we've ever seen, there's no reason to hesitate if you could use a portable power station. It'll be ideal for home use during storms and it's a great model for summer camping trips.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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  4223.      <title><![CDATA[Google is bringing its popular Nano Banana tool to more products]]></title>
  4224.      <link>https://mashable.com/article/google-is-bringing-popular-nano-banana-tool-to-more-products</link>
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  4226.      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:26:12 +0000</pubDate>
  4227.      <description><![CDATA[Google's popular Nano Banana AI image editor, once confined to Gemini, is coming to Search, Lens, and Photos.]]></description>
  4228.      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01Mio25nf4KYqYvPKaai2Pc/hero-image.jpg" alt="The Google logo is displayed during the Warsaw Security Forum 2025"><p><a href="https://mashable.com/category/google" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Google</a>&rsquo;s <a href="https://mashable.com/category/artificial-intelligence" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">AI</a> image editor <a href="https://mashable.com/article/google-nano-banana-image-generator-how-to-use" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Nano Banana</a> is breaking out of <a href="https://mashable.com/category/gemini" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">Gemini</a> and heading across the company&rsquo;s ecosystem. <a href="https://blog.google/technology/ai/nano-banana-google-products/" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">In a new blog post</a>, Google announced that Nano Banana &mdash; the Gemini 2.5 Flash&ndash;powered image editing tool &mdash; is coming to Google Search, NotebookLM, and soon Photos.</p><div class="flex mx-auto mt-8 w-full max-w-3xl font-sans text-lg leading-normal md:text-xl md:leading-7">
  4229.        <span class="font-bold text-primary-400">SEE ALSO:</span>
  4230.        <a href="https://mashable.com/article/google-gemini-ai-photo-prompts-to-try" class="flex items-center text-secondary-300">
  4231.            <span class="ml-1">6 Google Gemini AI photo prompts to try</span>
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  4235. <p>The feature, which lets users create or edit images with text prompts, has already generated more than 5 billion images since launching in August. Now, you&rsquo;ll be able to open Google Lens in the Search app, tap "Create," and instantly transform your photos using AI. In NotebookLM, Nano Banana quietly works behind the scenes to enhance Video Overviews with new visual styles like watercolor and anime, plus a new &ldquo;Brief&rdquo; format for quick takeaways.</p><p><a href="https://mashable.com/article/google-nano-banana-expand-phone" target="_blank" data-ga-click="1" data-ga-label="$text" data-ga-item="text-link" data-ga-module="content_body">As Mashable reported earlier this month</a>, Google has been testing Nano Banana&rsquo;s integration into Search, Lens, and Circle to Search, signaling the company&rsquo;s push to make AI-powered image tools a core part of how users explore and create.</p><p>Google says the rollout to Photos is coming "in the weeks ahead," so soon, your entire camera roll might get a taste of Nano Banana&rsquo;s image-generating powers.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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