TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for one Windows PC for $16.97 through Sept. 27, with seven Office apps and no recurring fees. Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows $16.97 $229 Save $212.03 Get Deal Microsoft Office doesn’t necessarily have to come with another recurring payment. Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 f…
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max come with Apple's latest mobile chip: the A20 Pro. The foldable iPhone Duo will also run on the new chip. Built on a 2nm process, the A20 Pro has a 6-core CPU with two super cores and four efficiency cores, a 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, and a dual 16-core Neural Engine that handles AI tasks. But does any of that techspeak translate into actual performance…
Apple 's product lineup typically consists of a "regular" product and a pricier, Pro variant that comes with a number of extra features, at least a few of them so good that most people will always go for the Pro version if they can afford it. Apple's latest AirPods 5 are so good that they flip this dynamic on its head. They're an improved, yet significantly cheaper version of the AirPods 4 release…
Got an iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, or 16? Apple is doling out $250 million – here’s how to qualify and file a claim to get your cut.
Apple's iPhone Duo doesn't officially launch until October, but its wallpapers are already out in the wild. As spotted by 9to5Mac , the artwork didn't make it into the release candidate for iOS 27, alongside the new iPhone 18 Pro wallpapers. It did, however, turn up in the iPhone Simulator bundled with this week's Xcode 27.1 beta , Apple's developer toolkit released to coincide with the start of i…
Google's new laptop initiative is built to run as a true extension of your Android phone. Here's what Googlebooks are, why Google made them, and how all five launch models held up when we went hands-on. Read more about Googlebooks and where to buy them: The first 5 Googlebook laptops are here, with an OS that blends Android and Gemini The first Googlebooks are available for preorder: Where to buy…
Google is launching a brand-new lineup of flagship laptops designed around seamless Android integration and the all-new Googlebook OS. Get a hands-on preview of the latest flagship devices from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP and Lenovo, starting at $899. Read more about the Googlebook launch and availability: The first 5 Googlebook laptops are here, with an OS that blends Android and Gemini The first Google…
Where to preorder every Googlebook laptop: Acer Googlebook 14 Starting at $899 Pre-Order Here Dell XPS Googlebook Starting at $999 Pre-Order Here HP Googlebook 14 Starting at $1,299 Pre-Order Here Lenovo Googlebook 15 Starting at $1,099 Pre-Order Here Asus Googlebook 14 Starting at $1,299 Pre-Order Here If you’ve been waiting for a true third option to break up the endless " Mac vs. PC" deba…
For decades, laptop shoppers have really only had two choices: Mac or PC? Now, there's a third option: the Googlebook. Starting today, the first five Googlebook devices are now available for preorder (they officially launch on Oct. 4), with Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo each launching a new device. Earlier this year, Google announced the imminent arrival of Googlebooks , a new generation of pre…
TL;DR: Dunkin ' is giving away 1 million free drinks on Sept. 22. The promo code will drop at some point during the day, so keep this page bookmarked for an update. Dunkin ' is giving away 1 million free drinks, again. That seems like an absolutely wild promotion, but Dunkin' actually does this kind of thing fairly regularly. That doesn't make it any less exciting, and the process of claiming rema…
John Oliver 's main target was American health care conglomerate UnitedHealth Group and its insurance arm, UnitedHealthcare, during Last Week Tonight on Sunday. But the host also found time to get in a quick dig at David Ellison, the CEO of Paramount Skydance, who is currently in the process of trying to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. If the deal closes, Ellison's company would also own WBD subsi…
Take a look inside Bluecore Energy, a company newly out of stealth, building a prototype nuclear power plant on a barge. Learn more about the future of nuclear and marine energy: Inside the world's biggest bet on fusion energy The orb-like Ocean-2 turns wave power into renewable energy Timecode chapters 0:00 Intro 0:29 Inside Bluecore energy 1:07 Bluecore’s plan 1:40 The reactor 2:05 Water d…
We know models cheat. A new benchmark measures how much, and on what tasks.
Pentalobe screwdrivers up! iFixit's teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro lets you peek inside one of Apple's latest signature devices . In order to evaluate how repairable iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are , the outlet's lead teardown technician, Shahram Mokhtari, gives a close-up look at the mechanical details — from the camera's variable aperture to the Face ID infrared camera newly hidden beneath th…
SAVE $70: As of Sept. 21, Beats Solo 4 are on sale for $129.95 at Amazon. That's a 35% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Beats Beats Solo 4 $129.95 at Amazon $199.95 Save $70 Get Deal Beats headphones are some of the most popular on the market, and for good reason. Known for their incredible sound quality and strong, punchy bass, they've long been a popular choice among aud…
SAVE $75: As of Sept. 21, the Google Pixel 10a is on sale for $424 at Amazon. That's a 15% discount on the list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Google Google Pixel 10a $424 $499 Save $75 Get Deal Looking for a new smartphone you can buy outright without breaking the bank? The Google Pixel 10a is the perfect choice. Recently dropped in price due to the release of new models (hello Pixel 11 Fol…
SAVE OVER $100: As of Sept. 21, the Insta360 X4 Creator Bundle is on sale for $459.99 at Amazon. That's $145.01 off its full price of $605. Opens in a new window Credit: Insta360 Insta360 X4 Creator Bundle $459.99 at Amazon $605 Save $145.01 Get Deal A good action camera should capture your most thrilling adventures on video in crisp, clear quality. Thankfully, the Insta360 X4 can do just that, ca…
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Greninja ex Box is on sale for $89.49 at Amazon , down from its $99.99 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Greninja ex Box $89.49 at Amazon $99.99 Save $10.50 Get Deal The Pokémon TCG's 30th Celebration expansion hasn’t been out for long, but you can already score $10 of…
What are the best noise-cancelling headphones of 2026? Even the best value headphones will feel lacking if they don't come equipped with halfway decent noise cancellation. Besides, there are simply too many headphones on the market (our testing pool gets bigger by the month) for you to pay hundreds only to get subpar ANC. So, which brand comes out on top? For most people, we think the Bose QuietCo…
Every top brand has its own take on ANC earbuds, each with a unique style and a plethora of features. Since you can't possibly try all the latest earbuds , the Mashable team has taken on the task of reviewing the best ANC earbuds for you. What are the best noise-cancelling earbuds? Not all earbuds are created equal — some are far more comfortable than others. Credit: Samantha Mangino / Masha…
TL;DR: Get Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows on sale for $32.97 through Sept. 27, a one-time purchase for lifelong access (reg. $219.99). Opens in a new window Credit: Microsoft Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows: Lifetime License $32.97 $219.99 Save $187.02 Get Deal Be honest: you’re mainly opening this for Word. That’s fine, but you don't have to pay a subscr…
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. 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…
TL;DR: SpeakBreez is currently $29.99 for lifetime access (reg. $199), with unlimited generation on 55 Standard voices plus 200,000 monthly characters for its 680+ natural-sounding AI voice library. Opens in a new window Credit: SpeakBreez SpeakBreez Plan: Lifetime Subscription $29.99 $199.99 Save $170 Get Deal Recording narration doesn’t necessarily require a pricey microphone, a quiet room…
TL;DR: IndyPDF is $19.99 for lifetime access to 20+ PDF tools, including editing, conversion, OCR, signatures, security, and offline processing. Opens in a new window Credit: IndyPDF IndyPDF Editor & Converter: Lifetime Subscription $19.99 $49.99 Save $30.00 Get Deal A capable PDF editor doesn’t have to become another recurring expense. IndyPDF Editor & Converter is just $19.99 for a lifetim…
Everything has a monthly subscription now, even a desktop music player from 30 years ago. Winamp is coming back in 2027. It originally launched in 1997 and over time became the go-to destination for playing music in your computer long before services like Spotify existed. Per Winamp's press release , the desktop audio player will be reborn in the first half of next year with a monthly streaming su…
SAVE OVER $5 PER MONTH : Through Sept. 25, Burger King Royal Perks members can score a Walmart+ monthly subscription for $7.77 per month instead of the usual $12.95. That's 40% in savings. Opens in a new window Credit: Burger King / Walmart Walmart+ (Monthly Subscription): 40% Off with free Burger King Royal Perks account Get Deal Move over, Amazon Prime. Walmart+ is now the must-have delivery sub…
"When are you going to put a baby in there ?!" This was the question an acquaintance asked me as she grabbed my belly with both of her hands and and shook it, while a gaggle of mothers and grandmothers smiled on approvingly. That was just the first time this happened. While aggressive pressure to become a parent didn't always involve a near-stranger rattling my vacant uterus, it was always uncomfo…
One of the more fun aspects of AdultFriendFinder is that it natively supports joint accounts for couples , and signing up as a couple rather than as an individual (and particularly rather than as a solo male ) is a fantastic boost to your visibility on the site, since the search algorithms will know to treat your account as representing two people rather than one. While the process of creating a j…
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle , then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine. 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…
Flock Safety offered employees voluntary buyouts on Friday, WIRED reported. According to an internal email seen by WIRED , the surveillance company has announced a "generous" severance package for workers who want to leave, and will grant it to the majority of those who apply. SEE ALSO: Hackers dismantle Flock camera to see what makes it tick This comes amid backlash against Flock cameras, with ci…
TL;DR: Pay $39.99 once for 1TB of LifetimeCloud storage for life , with zero-knowledge AES-256 encryption, unlimited-device access, file history, and family sharing. Opens in a new window Credit: LifetimeCloud LifetimeCloud Secure Storage: Lifetime Subscription (1TB) $39.99 $199 Save $159.01 Get Deal Cloud storage is useful. But paying for it month after month can add up. LifetimeCloud gives you 1…
TL;DR: One $39.99 payment gets you lifetime AskAnyModel AI Pro access , with 50+ supported AI models, comparisons of up to six responses at once, unlimited standard-model chats, and 500 monthly premium credits. Opens in a new window Credit: AskAnyModel AskAnyModel AI Pro Plan: Lifetime Subscription $39.99 $499 Save $459.01 Get Deal Having a favorite AI model is fine until you wonder whether anothe…
TL;DR: Pok Pok is moving from one-time purchases to a subscription model, and a limited number of unlimited-access codes are still available for $59.99 (reg. $250.00). Opens in a new window Credit: Pok Pok Pok Pok: Lifetime Subscription $59.99 $250 Save $190.01 Get Deal Screen time for a toddler usually comes down to a trade-off between ads, in-app purchases, or content that overstimulates a two-y…
Rebel Wilson fails to revive her sputtering career with Girl Group, a female-fronted comedy that aims to tap into Pitch Perfect ’s fandom — even namedropping that movie directly. But Wilson's latest will only have fans of Pitch Perfect singing the blues. Written, directed, produced, and headlined by Wilson, Girl Group plays like Pitch Perfect meets The Mighty Ducks meets The House Bunn…
Carol. Deep Water. Strangers on a Train. The Talented Mr. Ripley. American author Patricia Highsmith has inspired filmmakers for decades with her lurid tales of sex, deception, and murder. Now, she herself is a character in such a thriller, thanks to A Talent For Murder. Adapted for the screen by Australian playwright Joanna Murray-Smith from her own play, Switzerland , this film imagines what mig…
TL;DR : KitchenAid just released its 2026 Design Series Luminaire Stand Mixer ($699.99), featuring a brand-new illuminated fluted glass bowl, a textured blue peppercorn finish, and stainless steel attachments. Opens in a new window Credit: KitchenAid KitchenAid Design Series Luminaire Stand Mixer $699.99 at KitchenAid Shop Now If your holiday wish list isn't fully locked in yet, I suggest you leav…
TL;DR: As of Sept 19, the DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo on available for $1,049 at Amazon. That's a drop from the regular list price of $1,599. Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 5 Pro Fly More Combo $1,049 at Amazon $1,599 Save $550 Get Deal There’s a reason we like to keep an eye on DJI drone prices. They are hugely popular with content creators , which is reflected in the often sk…
TL;DR: The new Apple iPhone 18 Pro is available for free with T-Mobile. To claim, switch and bring your number or trade in an eligible phone in any condition on an Experience Beyond plan. Opens in a new window Credit: Apple T-Mobile: Apple iPhone 18 Pro for free Shop Now We've been blessed by a number of major smartphone drops in recent months. We got a new Motorola Razr lineup, new Google Pixels,…
Hello again, and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In . At first blush, it sounds like a canonical example of a gizmo the world could live without. The device in question is a truly diminutive e-reader designed to snap magnetically to the back of your phone—you know, the one that can already run a variety of e-book apps. It has no direct access to an e-book store, complicating the essential t…
Looking for a different day? A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Friday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, September 18 (game #929) . Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Word…