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TL;DR: Launching on Oct. 29, the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Mega Dimension bundle packs the base game, full expansion, and a 100 Ultra Ball bonus.
If you held off on picking up Pokémon Legends: Z-A or skipped its Mega Dimension expansion, Nintendo and Pokémon are bundling the entire Lumiose City saga into a single physical package. Now that's tempting.
Here is everything you need to know about what's included and where to score your copy online.
What is included in the Mega Dimension bundle?The complete bundle delivers the full Pokémon Legends: Z-A storyline without requiring extra eShop downloads or voucher codes. Buyers will get the base game set in Lumiose City, the Mega Dimension DLC that expands the endgame story around the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, and a serial code redeemable in-game for 100 Ultra Balls.
Where to buy and preorder onlinePreorders are expected to open across major storefronts ahead of the Oct. 29 launch date.
The Pokémon Center is a direct source for physical preorders, frequently bundled with exclusive site-specific plush or pin bonuses. Amazon is another place to look, mainly because it offers a generous preorder price guarantee (so you pay the lowest price listed between the time you order and release day).
Target and Best Buy are probably your best options for day-one local store pickup or physical delivery.
Anne Hathaway deserves more credit for her capabilities as a camp queen.
Yes, yes, she's popular and respected for her work in mainstream movies like The Devil Wears Prada 2 and masterful cinema like The Odyssey. But for my money, Hathaway's filmography is at its most exciting when she plunges into anti-heroine depths, playing women who aren't just messy, but menacing and even deadly.
For your consideration, remember Colossal, where she played a drunkard who manifests a kaiju over Seoul, or Serenity, an under-sung psycho-sexual thriller where she sunk her pearly white teeth into the role of femme fatale. Look to Eileen, where she played a psychologist on a twisted mission, or NEON's scuttled Mother's Instinct, where she snarled as a picture-perfect mother destroyed by the death of her child.
Even earlier this year, Hathaway offered a diva-level performance as a haunted pop star in Mother Mary, which is not to be overlooked. But unexpectedly, it's in the very mainstream adaptation of Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel Verity that Hathaway gives her wildest performance of 2026. (Yes, even considering the dinos-on-the-loose The End of Oak Street.)
In Verity, Hathaway plays the title character, massively popular novelist Verity Crawford, who is known for her Noble Virtues series, each told from the point of view of a bloodthirsty villain. Tailored dresses and cashmere cardigans the color of fresh blood make Hathaway's pale skin look luminescent and hard like marble. She's regal and ruthless as a villainess that is not just fun to watch, but scratching at the heights of iconic psycho-biddy stars like Shelley Winters, Bette Davis, and Joan Crawford.
And let's consider this a good opportunity to remind you, dear reader, that Who Slew Auntie Roo? and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? are sensational selects for spooky season. But should Verity join their ranks?
Sadly, no. But Hathaway is innocent on that charge.
Verity is a psycho-sexual thriller for the faint-hearted. Anne Hathaway stars as Verity Crawford in "Verity." Credit: Amazon MGM StudiosScreenwriter Nick Antosca (Brand New Cherry Flavor) adapts Hoover's Verity into a color-by-numbers psycho-sexual thriller. Dakota Johnson stars as Lowen Ashleigh, an impoverished writer whose books have been published but widely ignored. So, when she gets the chance to ghostwrite the final novels of Verity's best-selling book series, the steady work and fat paycheck might be tempting. However, more tempting is the potential to get closer to Verity's husband, the dashing Jeremy (Trap's Josh Hartnett).
But there's an odd catch to this contract. Lowen must stay in Verity's remote cabin and work out of the author's personal office. Why? Well, Jeremy gently explains, Verity was in a horrid car crash that left her unable to walk or talk. A shadow of her former self, she is wheeled around her home, where her young son frolics and her husband looks forlorn. And soon, Lowen lurks about, stumbling onto a shocking memoir that says Verity has more in common with her fictional villains than anyone could imagine.
Naturally, Lowen becomes obsessed, not only with Verity and her secrets but also with her life and family. The younger woman fantasizes not only about straddling Jeremy — while wearing a silk robe embroidered with the initials VC — but also making out with Verity herself. Between such torrid thoughts and flashbacks to the early days of the Crawfords' romance, Verity is studded with sex scenes. However, director Michael Showalter shows no passion for them.
Known for helming comedies like The Big Sick and the Hathaway-fronted The Idea of You, he seems out of his depth in creating titillating love scenes. There's a woeful lack of foreplay. Despite an R rating, Verity bears only bum and a bit of tit. And overall, these scenes are too short to satisfy, and awash with cliched close-ups of a woman's open, groaning mouth, to feel properly enthralling. Beyond the tawdry thrill of such scenes, the desire portrayed in Verity is supposed to be so intense that it drives Lowen off her professional ambitions, down a dark path of suspicion and temptation. Without properly sexy scenes, this character turn just doesn't work. But Johnson is part of the problem there.
Dakota Johnson gives us nothing in Verity. Dakota Johnson co-stars in "Verity." Credit: Amazon MGM StudiosBecause Lowen meets Verity after the car crash, much of Hathaway's screentime is a performance of the author as Lowen imagines her. A heightened vision of femininity and ferocity, she is gorgeous, with a wicked wit, a terrifyingly mercurial nature, and a killer smile lined with a bold red lip.
Hathaway plays the role with clear relish, her brown eyes flashing from a hardened glare to a beguiling gaze in an instant. Her lips sliding from a smile to a snarl with an electric ferality. But best of all, she works in some quirks of speech that evoke the Transatlantic accent favored by Golden Age Hollywood stars and quirkily reimagined for comedy by Catherine O'Hara's Moira Rose on Schitt's Creek. Listen for the way Hathaway says "Boston," as if it's a four-letter word she's never deigned to say aloud before. In such moments, Hathaway is keenly hilarious, and she knows it.
Johnson, on the other hand, comes off as bored. Yes, in the book (and the movie), Lowen describes herself as having "Resting Bored Face." But even in fantasy sequences of torrid sex, Lowen practically sleepwalks. This character is meant to be our bewildered guide into a world of mixed messages and manipulation. But in Johnson's hands, Lowen is low-key annoyed, whether her character is playing with Verity's young son, seducing her husband, or reading her scandalous writings. And Johnson has no chemistry with Hartnett or Hathaway, making the love triangle element fall flat.
There are points where I wondered if Johnson's flatness was intentional. Leaning into the trashy novel of it all, Showalter might have urged her toward stiffness to create a campy comedic disconnect which would then be bolstered by the comically bad dialogue. For instance, in an early scene where a meet-not-so-cute leaves Lowen covered in a stranger's blood, she flirts haphazardly with Jeremy, who says he's seen worse. While Lowen inexplicably fails to wash off a swath of blood from her neck, she asks if he's a doctor. And in response, Hartnett, with an outrageous deadpan, says, "I'm in real estate." It's funny! Is it supposed to be? I'm not sure. I'm even less sure that his follow-up comment ("I pulled my daughter's body out of a lake.") was meant to be funny, but it was so incredibly awkward that it got laughs!
Where Hathaway plunges deep into the sultry, salty waters of psycho-sexual thriller with her psycho-biddy eccentricity as a tool, Johnson seems rudderless. Or perhaps, 11 years after she broke through as the star of Fifty Shades of Grey, she resents being back in the place of sex-starved ingenue. Overall, her effect makes the movie feel like a chore instead of a cheap thrill.
Verity is trashy fun, but falls short of being good. Dakota Johnson co-stars in "Verity." Credit: Amazon MGM StudiosThose who reveled over The Housemaid or A Simple Favor will likely enjoy Verity. Though Showalter's offering lacks the liveliness and transgressive edge of Paul Feig's thrillers, it's erratically entertaining. However, it's hard to ignore that Verity could have been more. We're still living in the seismic aftermath of Heated Rivalry, a Canadian mini-series that turned hockey smut into a critically heralded and fan-worshipped sensation. Show creator Jacob Tierney not only brought author Rachel Reid's characters to life with unapologetically explicit sex scenes, but also used the intimacy of these scenes to expose a hidden side to the characters, who wore masks for their public personas.
Then, even this summer, movie audiences were gifted with Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma. Inspired by a slew of slasher movies, writer/director Jane Schoenbrun explored a story similar to Verity. A young writer on assignment to revive a popular franchise finds her life dramatically changed as she becomes obsessed with an older woman, central to that franchise. While both films are rated R, only Camp Miasma doesn't hold back when it comes to sex and violence. Schoenbrun went to unhinged extremes, including decapitations that create blood geysers out of human necks. And then, her vision of satisfying sex didn't glamorize it as the zipperless fuck of author Erica Jong, but embraced the mess of fluids and emotions (and gummy candies).
Verity is nowhere near as bold as any of the movies I've mentioned here. It's sort of weird, sort of sexy, and sort of funny. But ultimately, it feels criminally constrained by mainstream prudishness. Which means that as the credits roll on Verity, I was left teased but unsatisfied, wishing for the movie on the level of Hathaway's performance.
Verity opens in theaters on Oct. 2.
Today, dating app Tinder launches a group chat feature called Group Hangouts in the U.S. It builds on the app's Double Date Mode to help form connections through friends and groups. With Group Hangouts, three or more people can add an IRL activity, like karaoke, and find other groups with shared interests to start chatting and matching.
"Double Date proved something we suspected all along, young singles want their friends in the mix when they're meeting someone new," Tinder's chief product officer, Mark Kantor, stated in a press release shared with Mashable. "Group Hangouts takes that even further, and we think it's going to be one of the most fun things we've ever built on Tinder."
SEE ALSO: The best hookup apps for 2026: I swiped until my thumb hurt How Tinder's Group Hangouts work Total TimeStep 1: Start a group
One person creates a group, picks an activity, and invites at least two friends to join.
Step 2: Browse and match as a group
Once a group has at least three members, it appears in other users' main Tinder stack (how people discover each other on the app). Your group can discover other groups, Like them, and match if it's mutual.
Step 3: Take it offline
Once your group matches with another, you can chat together and make IRL plans.
Forty percent of Group Hangouts invitations were accepted in early tests in Australia. Once in a group, women were 2.2 times more likely to Like a group profile than a traditional profile. This is similar to the positive results Tinder saw when it first launched Double Date in June 2025, in which women were three times more likely to Like a pair than individual profiles.
Early tests of the Double Date feature also found that those matches exchanged 35 percent more messages than traditional one-on-one matches. And, given that 90 percent of Double Date users were under 30 during testing, it signals to Tinder that Gen Z daters are interested in dating with friends.
Groups can vary in size, but everyone must have their own Tinder account and profile. Individuals choose to join and can leave a conversation without leaving the Group. Users can also block and report other people.
Group Hangouts is the latest in a growing trend of dating apps involving other people in singles' orbits to help them find love. Hinge recently launched Friend's Take, a way for a user's loved ones to vouch for them on the app.
This goes hand in hand with an increasing desire to meet people in person rather than on one's phone. This summer, Eventbrite reported a spike in the use of the phrase "meet cute" in event listings, with hobby-based outings doubling as socializing opportunities.
Apps are trying to capitalize on that, as well. In July, Tinder expanded its Events feature to several major cities, so singles can find IRL events and match with other attendees. And former Tinder executive, Taru Kapoor, just launched a "social matching" app called Rivet.
Group Hangouts is now available in the U.S. and select markets, and will roll out to more areas soon.
The biggest tech announcement events of 2026 may have come and gone, but Samsung is making sure the news doesn't stop.
The Korean tech giant announced refreshes of two of its product lines on Wednesday morning: The Galaxy Tab S12 tablet series and the Smart Tag 3 Bluetooth tracker. Between the two new tablets and the next-generation tracker, all three products will be available this fall. Here's everything you need to know about them.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 specs and price Credit: Joseph Maldonado / MashableFirst up are the two new tablets, the Galaxy Tab S12+ and S12 Ultra. There does not seem to be a base S12 this year, and S12+ and Ultra models both seem pretty similar outside of a few key specs. These tablets both come in gray and silver colorways. The Galaxy Tab S12+ starts at $1,199, and the S12 Ultra starts at $1,399. It should be noted that the S12+ is the only model that can optionally support a 5G connection. Both are available on Oct. 7.
The S12+ has a 12.6-inch display with 1,600 nits peak brightness and a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. Meanwhile, the S12 Ultra carries those same display specs into a larger 14.6-inch panel. Both devices have Samsung's Armor Aluminum material protection and are IP68 rated. You'll get the same MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor in both tablets, as well.
Credit: Joseph Maldonado / MashableSamsung is promising up to 23 hours of video playback and fast charging that should get you from zero to 100 percent in around 95 minutes. As usual, you'll get an S-Pen stylus in the box, as well as free trials of Photoshop, Google AI Pro, and Notability to make the most out of that stylus.
Similar to many of its other recent products, Samsung is incorporating Galaxy AI features into these tablets. Features like Now Nudge are present and accounted for, but since it's a tablet, you can also do three-way splitscreen with different apps for maximum multitasking efficiency. There's also a dedicated, programmable Galaxy AI key on the hardware itself this year, which can activate any AI assistant you choose.
Samsung Smart Tag 3 specs and price Credit: Joseph Maldonado / MashableSecondarily to the new tablets, Samsung also revealed Smart Tag 3, the third take on Samsung's in-house Bluetooth tracker. They come in black and white colors, and you can get one for $29.99 or four for $99.99. Smart Tag 3 is slated for launch in early November.
It's 35 percent smaller and 33 percent lighter than Smart Tag 2, per Samsung. I got to briefly get my hands on one, and even though I haven't ever used a Smart Tag 2, I can still tell you that the new ones are compact enough to fit just about anywhere you might need to put them. Samsung has enhanced the range of Compass View to up to 200 feet, making it easier to track down a lost item with your phone. You can also allegedly get up to 550 days of battery life on default settings.
Credit: Joseph Maldonado / MashableLastly, Smart Tag 3 has cross-OS support, so whether you're on Android or iOS, the product will work for you.
SAVE $70: As of Sept. 30, the Craftsman 230-Piece Mechanic Tool Set is available for $129 at Amazon. That's a 35% saving on the regular list price of $199.
Opens in a new window Credit: Craftsman Craftsman 230-Piece Mechanic Tool Set $129 at AmazonWith October Prime Day almost here (Oct. 6-7), we've seen plenty of early deals drop across Amazon. In fact, some deals have almost been and gone, such as this last-chance discount on a Craftsman Mechanic 230-Piece Tool Set — 35% off but ending soon.
As of Sept. 30, the Craftsman 230-Piece Mechanic Tool Set is available for just $129, a saving of $70. This set will return to the regular price of $199 after Sept. 30.
You don't have to be a mechanic to appreciate this tool set. It's something every home should have, especially if you own a car. It includes a wide selection of sockets, ratchets, wrenches, hex keys, and other specialty tools — something for all kinds of fix-it jobs. The tools come in an easy-to-carry box with built-in drawers and compartments, making it easy to find the right tool for any job.
There are just hours left to save $70 on the Craftsman 230-Piece Mechanic Tool Set — available for $129 for today only.
The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping expertsApple iPhone 18 Pro — free at T-Mobile
Paramount+ — $0.99 for 2 months with code p2mcs26prem
Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box — $89.99 (save vs. market price)
Apple iPad Pro — $1,899 $2,099 (save $200)
TCL 85-Inch Class QM8L Series TV — $2,497.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,502)
TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Greninja ex Box is on sale for $88.89 at Walmart, down from its $99.99 list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Greninja ex Box $88.89 at WalmartAlthough Amazon has been one of the easier spots for Pokémon fans to find the Greninja ex Box since the 30th Celebration expansion launched, Walmart is once again revving up the competition, now $6 cheaper by comparison.
As of Sept. 30, the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Greninja ex Box is $88.89 at Walmart, after a 11% discount from its $99.99 list price. Sold and shipped by marketplace seller OPLoot, you’ll get free shipping, with the shipment set for Oct. 6 (at the time of writing).
These boxes are non-returnable, but it’s still $6.06 cheaper than Amazon, where the same Greninja ex Box is $94.95 after a 5% discount.
SEE ALSO: The best early Prime Day deals on Pokémon, including 30th Celebration trading cards for below market priceThat said, TCGplayer is still the best place to look. Against its current estimated market price of $59.49, listings are now as low as $64.99 with shipping included — but Walmart’s still the place to buy if you prefer shopping with a major retailer.
The box comes with four titular Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration booster packs of trading cards, a foil Greninja ex promo card, and an oversize foil version of the same card. That gives you a guaranteed Greninja pair, along with four more chances to pull from the anniversary expansion.
With those four packs comes more chances to pull the 30th Celebration expansion’s most valuable single cards — including the $3,500+ RGB Rare Mew, the $140+ SIR Mew ex, or the $105+ SIR Gengar ex. You can also individually buy almost any single 30th Celebration Pokémon card right now on TCGplayer.
Tesla's second-generation Roadster could be the most postponed car ever. Originally announced in November 2017, and slated for a 2020 launch, the allegedly super-quick electric car has been delayed time and time again.
After many, many teasers and subsequent delays over the last two years, Tesla was finally slated to unveil the Roadster on Oct. 1. Alas, that's not going to happen.
On Monday, Tesla's official X account said the event has been rescheduled to Oct. 15.
"We've been tracking the weather closely with local meteorologists, but given the severe conditions predicted & because this event can only be held outdoors, we've made the difficult decision to reschedule.
New date is October 15. Additional details to follow," the message said.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Tesla CEO Elon Musk chimed in with a clarification of his own: "Due to high winds, the new Roadster demo is postponed by 2 weeks," he tweeted.
The countdown timer on Tesla's website has now changed to reflect the Oct. 15 launch.
SEE ALSO: Tesla launched Cybercab in Austin. Hours later, the feds launched an investigation.This, of course, caused a hurricane of tweets dunking on Musk saying, essentially, that windy weather shouldn't be a problem for a car. This is a car, however, that (according to Musk) will be able to fly in certain configurations, at least over a short distance. It appears that the flying part will depend on the weather.
Amazon’s October Prime Day is now less than a week away, and the early gaming deals are getting better with each day. We’re already seeing decent price cuts on PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox games, as well as cheaper consoles, gaming monitors, headsets, mice, keyboards, and other setup upgrades ahead of the Oct. 6-7 sale.
SEE ALSO: Lego's Pokémon Eevee is close to its best-ever price at Amazon — save $12 before October Prime DaySome of the strongest offers have already shifted since these deals first started appearing, so we’ve refreshed our picks to focus on what’s actually worth buying right now. That includes a sub-$200 renewed Nintendo Switch, the best deal on Starfield on PS5, and sizeable savings on gaming gear from HyperX, Samsung, Razer, and more.
We’ll keep updating this page as Prime Day gets closer, but these are the best gaming deals live right now.
Best video game deal Opens in a new window Credit: Xbox Starfield (Standard Edition PS5) $39.18 at AmazonStarfield only made the jump to PS5 in April, and the Standard Edition is already at a sizable discount. The game is currently listed at $47.31 (usually $49.99), but an on-page coupon drops it to $39.18 at checkout — for a saving of $10.81 in total. This is the full base game rather than a trimmed-down edition, giving you Bethesda’s huge sci-fi RPG with deep character customization, ship building, and over 1,000 planets to explore.
More early Prime Day video game dealsPS5
NBA 2K26 — $15.79 $19.99 (save $4.20)
Sonic Superstars — $19.99 $29.99 (save $10)
Red Dead Redemption — $24.99 $29.99 (save $5)
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 — $25.74 $49.99 (save $24.25)
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties — $39.06 $59.99 (save $20.93)
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Amazon Exclusive Edition — $34.99 $69.99 (save $35)
The Last of Us Part II Remastered — $37.49 $49.99 (save $12.50)
The Last of Us Part 1 — $37.99 $69.99 (save $32)
God of War Ragnarök — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)
MLB The Show 26 — $42.99 $69.99 (save $27)
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 — $44.75 $69.99 (save $25.24)
Nintendo Switch
South Park: Snow Day! — $22.93 $29.99 (save $7.06)
Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection — $23.98 $39.99 (save $16.01)
Sonic Origins Plus — $24.10 $39.99 (save $15.39)
Sonic Frontiers — $24.99 $39.99 (save $15.00)
Batman: Arkham Trilogy — $26.99 $29.83 (save $2.84)
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition — $32.85 $59.99 (save $27.14)
Super Mario RPG — $34.87 $59.99 (save $25.12)
Mario vs. Donkey Kong — $45.99 $49.99 (save $4)
Xbox
Cuphead — $20.23 $39.99 (save $19.76)
Sonic Superstars — $22.67 $59.99 (save $37.22)
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 — $23.47 $49.99 (save $26.52)
Sonic X Shadow Generations — $24.82 $49.99 (save $25.17)
Borderlands 4 — $24.91 $49.99 (save $25.08)
Metaphor: ReFantazio Launch Edition — $29.54 $69.99 (save $40.45)
DOOM: The Dark Ages — $39.95 $69.99 (save $30.05)
Forza Motorsport — $38.48 $69.99 (save $31.51)
The standard Nintendo Switch is still hovering above $300, but Amazon Renewed is once again offering a much cheaper way into the platform. The Neon Blue and Red Joy-Con model is down to $189.99 in refurbished "Acceptable" condition, saving $140.50 off its $330.49 list price.
You’ll need to be fine with some light cosmetic wear, but you’re still getting the full 6.2-inch Switch experience with detachable Joy-Con and handheld, tabletop, and docked TV play for plenty of both first-party Nintendo and third-party multiplatform games.
Best gaming monitor deal Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G5 (G50F) Series QHD Gaming Monitor $229.99 at AmazonFinding a 32-inch 1440p panel from a top-tier brand under $200 is a steal. You're getting a 180Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time, plus G-Sync and FreeSync support to keep fast-paced action smooth and free of screen tearing. It also comes with a height-adjustable ergonomic stand right out of the box, so you can pivot, tilt, and swivel to your setup's needs — a practical feature most budget displays cut to trim costs.
More early gaming monitor dealsmsi Pro (MP243) 24-inch 1080p FHD Gaming/Office Monitor — $89.99 $109.99 (save $20)
Sansui 24-inch curved 160Hz gaming monitor — $92.99 $119.99 (save $27)
Samsung 27-inch Odyssey (G50F) QHD Gaming Monitor — $169.99 $279.99 (save $110)
Samsung 32-inch Odyssey (G55C) 1,000R Curved Gaming Monitor — $189.99 $329.99 (save $140)
LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor (27GS93QE-B) — $550.88 $899.99 (save $349.11)
The HyperX Cloud III S is a wireless upgrade at $129.99, down $50 from its $179.99 list price — that's its lowest-ever price on Amazon (confirmed by price tracker camelcamelcamel). In exchange, you’re getting up to 120 hours of battery life over 2.4GHz, or as much as 200 hours through Bluetooth, alongside 53mm angled drivers and HyperX’s memory foam cushioning. It also works on PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Mac, and mobile devices, with both USB-A and USB-C connectors included for easier switching between platforms.
More early gaming headset dealsLogitech G335 Wired Gaming Headset — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)
Razer BlackShark V2 X Gaming Headset (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch) — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)
HyperX Cloud III Wired Gaming Headset (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) — $69.99 $99.99 (save $30)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 Gaming Headset — $169.99 $199.99 (save $30)
Logitech G Astro A50 Multi-Platform Wireless Gaming Headset — $284.99 $299.99 (save $15)
Getting a top-tier wired mouse at half off makes the Razer Basilisk V3 an easy pick. It has 11 programmable buttons, a smart scroll wheel that toggles between tactile clicks and free-spin scrolling, and a thumb rest shaped for long gaming sessions.
If you're upgrading your keyboard too, the Razer BlackWidow V4 X has real tactile mechanical switches instead of those squishy membrane keys. It includes six dedicated macro keys, custom RGB lighting for each key, and a physical volume roller right above the number pad, so you don't have to tab out of your game to tweak audio.
More early keyboard and mouse dealsLogitech G213 Prodigy Wired RGB Gaming Keyboard - Black — $39.99 $59.99 (save $20)
SteelSeries Apex 3 RGB Gaming Keyboard — $49.99 $54.99 (save $5)
Razer BlackWidow V4 X Mechanical Gaming Keyboard — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)
Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)
Razer Basilisk V3 Customizable RGB Wired Ergonomic Gaming Mouse — $34.98 $69.99 (save $35.01)
ASUS ROG Spatha X Wireless Gaming Mouse — $119.99 $169.99 (save $50)
SAVE OVER $50: As of Sept. 30, the Shark WandVac is on sale for $79.98 at Amazon. That's $50.01 off its full price of $129.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark WandVac Cordless Hand Vac $79.98 at AmazonWhen you don't have time to take an upright vacuum around your house or wait for a robot vacuum to run its course, handheld vacuums are perfect for quick cleanups. If you've been hoping to buy one, Amazon's dropped a great deal on the Shark WandVac ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.
The Shark WandVac is normally priced at $129.99, but Amazon has it on sale right now for $79.98. That saves you just over $50, and this deal is just a few dollars away from its lowest-ever price of $75.99.
The rose gold model has the lowest price, but the black, white, and sage green models are available for a cent more at $79.99.
SEE ALSO: 30+ early October Prime Day deals: We found live deals on Bose, Lego, and AppleWhether it's pet hair on seat cushions or crumbs in the car, the Shark WandVac can clear it up. It has a lightweight design for carrying around, weighing just 1.4 pounds, plus a high-speed, brushless motor that offers powerful suction for cleaning up a variety of surfaces. For trickier spots with pet hair, it also comes with a Multi-Surface Pet Tool. There's even a Duster Crevice Tool attachment, which helps reach tight spaces.
Emptying the hand vacuum is quick and easy, done by just touching a button. That way, you don't have to worry about your hands getting dirty in the process. And once you're all done, it can be slotted back into the charging dock.
This Shark WandVac deal is well worth taking advantage of before Prime Big Deal Days. Don't miss out on $50.01 off.
The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping expertsApple iPhone 18 Pro — free at T-Mobile
Paramount+ — $0.99 for 2 months with code p2mcs26prem
Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box — $89.99 (save vs. market price)
Apple iPad Pro — $1,899 $2,099 (save $200)
TCL 85-Inch Class QM8L Series TV — $2,797.99 $3,999.99 (save $1,202)
SAVE $300: As of Sept. 30, the Mammotion Luba Mini 2 is marked down to $1,999 at Amazon. That's $300 off on the regular list price of $1,699.
Opens in a new window Credit: Mammotion Mammotion Luba Mini 2 $1,699 at AmazonA robot vacuum is one thing, but a robot lawn mower is next-level stuff — a luxury item for the people who love their garden but don't always have time to give it their full attention. It's also a luxury item for the few people who can afford it, unfortunately, as they're usually marked at a premium price.
Fear not, because October Prime Day is almost here (launching Oct. 6), with early pre-sale deals bringing a selection of robot lawn mowers to a more affordable price point.
Sure, summer's over, but now's a good time to take advantage of out-of-season prices on gardening tech, so you're ready to roll as soon as springtime hits in 2027. And we really recommend checking out the marked-down Mammotion Luba Mini 2.
As of Sept. 30, the Mammotion Luba Mini 2 is available for $1,699 at Amazon. Compared to the list price of $1,999, you're saving $300 with this limited-time deal.
This high-spec robo-mower uses 360° LiDAR and Dual-Camera AI Vision technology to navigate your garden and avoid obstacles along the way. It easily climbs slopes — making it a solid choice for uneven outdoors spaces — and gets close to edges for a tidy finish.
It also allows you to set specific mowing zones and adjust the cutting height via the app. You don't even need to use the app. Thanks to the DropMow mode feature, which is exactly as it sounds — just drop the Mammotion Luba Mini 2 on the lawn, and it sets to work without any mapping or pre-programming. That said, it boasts intelligent route mapping and — despite being an off-season purchase right now — performs well in cold weather.
Get the Mammotion Luba Mini 2 and save $300 ahead of Prime Day. Now priced at just $1,699.
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SAVE $90: As of Sept. 30, the Kindle Colorsoft Kids is priced at $209.99 at Amazon. That's 30% off on the list price of $299.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Kids $209.99 at AmazonIf you didn't already know, Amazon raised the prices of some of its own devices — including Kindles. This annoying tech price crunch, known as RAMageddon, is a result of the AI industry. And it's not stopping anytime soon, which is why you should jump on October Prime Day deals — particularly if you want a Kindle or another Amazon device.
The good news is that early deals are already live, including a can't-miss discount on the latest version of the Kindle Colorsoft Kids.
As of Sept. 30, the Kindle Colorsoft Kids is marked down to $209.99 — that's $90 off the regular list price of $299.99.
This is the first-ever color Kindle for kids. It comes with a 12-month subscription to Amazon Kids+, which gives your little ones access to a near-endless selection of books, including full-color illustrations.
It also has a parent dashboard where you can see their reading progress, add titles, adjust age filters, and manage their screen time allowance.
With Kindle prices in flux, this is a great opportunity to get a bargain on the latest and best Kindle for kids. Grab the Kindle Colorsoft Kids for £209.99 and make a saving of $90 before Prime Day has even begun.
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Trump had a meeting with tech leaders recently, where he once again banged on about changing the name of artificial intelligence to "super intelligence" — with Jimmy Kimmel playing a clip of him saying "everybody likes it."
"Yes, I'm sure the guy whose company's name is OpenAI is very excited about this development," says Kimmel in the monologue above. "He's obsessed with changing the names of things. Ever since Don Jr. he's been in love with changing the names of things.
"The idea that our guardrails against AI are being erected by an 80-year-old man, it's like asking your grandpa to set up a WiFi router in your house. You just wouldn't do it."
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SAVE $220: As of Sept. 30, the Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop is available for $229.99 at Amazon. That's 49% off on the list price of $449.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: SharkNinja Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop $229.99 at AmazonLet me guess: You've always wanted a robot vacuum but never wanted to pay full price? Hey, we get it. The robot vacuum is a real luxury item, and not everyone has hundreds of dollars sitting around for such a purchase. Thankfully, October Prime Day is almost here — the two-day sale officially launches on Amazon on Oct. 6 — and discounts are already dropping.
This could be your chance to get a robot vacuum at a significant discount. Indeed, we've spotted a standout deal — an impressive 49% off the Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop.
As of Sept. 30, the Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop is available for just $229.99. Normally priced at $449.99, this robot vacuum is currently on sale for $220 off. According to the price tracker camelcamelcamel, that's $30 below its previous record low.
If you're new to robot vacuums, this is a perfect model. It will suit beginners while offering all the great features you want. First off, it's a dual-clean combination model that both vacuums and mops, taking care of carpets and hard floors.
Controlled by an app, it maps out your home and uses a matrix grid pattern to ensure no spots are missed. It gets deep into room edges and corners and has the smarts to avoid obstacles in its path. When it's finished the job — as you put your feet up, by the way — it returns to its charging station to self-empty and power up.
At this price, it's one of the best deals we've seen on a budget-level robot vacuum — a model that we once ranked in our roundup of the best robot vacuums to buy.
Get the Shark Matrix Plus 2-in-1 Robot Vacuum and Mop for just $229.99 and save a massive $220 ahead of Prime Day.
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SAVE OVER $130: As of Sept. 30, the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9500 is available for $149.96 at Amazon. That's a 46% saving on the regular list price of $279.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Philips Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9500 eoectric toothbrush $149.96 at AmazonWe all need a high-powered electric toothbrush for tip-top oral hygiene, but with the prices these devices go for, it can be tricky to take the plunge and splash out. Because, let's be honest, a toothbrush isn't a glamorous purchase. Enter October Prime Day, launching on Amazon next week and bringing a huge array of discounts on the items you always need but never want to pay full price for.
Early deals are already flying around on Amazon, including a massive 46% off the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9500 — an app-connected toothbrush bundle that includes a selection of heads, a travel case, and a charging glass.
As of Sept. 30, the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9500 is marked down to $149.96. This electric toothbrush is usually listed at $279.99, so that makes an overall saving of $130.03. That's a major chunk of cash, and according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, it marks this Philips toothbrush's lowest-ever price on Amazon.
It's much more than a regular electric toothbrush. It connects with the Sonicare app to give you real-time feedback and guidance on your brushing, advising where and how to brush and how to improve your routine. It also has multiple modes to choose from — including White+, Gum Care, and Deep Clean+ — plus three intensity levels. Not to mention a pressure ring that alerts you when you brush too hard and the promise to remove 2,000% more plaque than other toothbrush models.
It's like the Rolls-Royce of electric toothbrushes, but an affordable one. Indeed, you can score a deal on the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9500 before Prime Day officially begins. Now priced at just $149.96 — a saving of over $130.
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SAVE $100: As of Sept. 30, the Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 espresso machine is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon. That's a $100 discount off its full price of $599.99.
Opens in a new window Credit: Ninja Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 Espresso Machine $499.99 at AmazonThe sleek Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 espresso machine is one of our favorite kitchen appliances from the brand, striking "the perfect balance of user-friendly design with high-end settings." Ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon has dropped a nice deal on this popular model.
As of Sept. 30, this Ninja espresso machine is priced at $499.99 on Amazon. That's $100 off its usual full price of $599.99, and not too far from its lowest-ever price of $479.99. It may not be live for long, though. With October Prime Day fast approaching, this deal may not last long beyond the 48-hour shopping window.
SEE ALSO: 30+ early October Prime Day deals: We found live deals on Bose, Lego, and AppleWhether you enjoy a tasty espresso drink or just a plain ol' cup of coffee, the Ninja Luxe Café Premier makes brewing simple and easy. It has a 3-in-1 design, with two espresso styles (double shot or quad shot), three drip coffee styles (classic, rich, or over ice), and two cold brew styles (cold-pressed espresso or cold brew coffee).
Its built-in conical burr grinder has 25 settings, which help you grind up the beans exactly how you'd like them for your preferred drinks. Plus, its Dual Froth System steams and froths milk for various drinks. We consider it Ninja's best espresso and coffee machine, so why not grab it while it's still on sale?
Don't miss out on $100 off the Ninja Luxe Café Premier 3-in-1 espresso machine at Amazon.
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Apple's first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, will be available for pre-order on Oct. 16. But if you really want one, you can prepare for that moment four days in advance.
Reddit users noticed that Apple's pre-order page for the iPhone Duo now says you can "come back on 10.12 to get ready for pre-order."
To see what that means, just visit the pre-order page, where you can already pick your phone's finish and storage, choose whether you want to trade in an old device, and pick financing options, AppleCare coverage, and your preferred carrier.
Right now, you can't really do much with that, as the "Continue" button is greyed out. But on Oct. 12, you'll presumably be able to save all that data, so you can pre-order the phone with one click when the time comes.
The time will officially come at 5 a.m. PT (8 a.m. ET) on Oct. 16, and the iPhone Duo will start shipping to customers on Oct. 23.
SEE ALSO: iPhone Duo wallpapers: How to download them nowWhile there's no official word on this, rumors have long claimed that the iPhone Duo might be in short supply at launch. While not everyone will be able to pre-order it right away, making sure you have everything set up before the pre-order window opens might help you get your device a bit sooner.
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If you thought we were done going feral over artificial pine trees, think again. The Home Depot just announced its official 2026 holiday collection, and the retailer is bringing back its internet-famous Grand Duchess Christmas tree with a major high-tech glow-up.
This year’s viral favorite now features Hubspace app integration, so you can customize your tree’s light displays and twinkling effects directly from your phone. The new lineup also packs plenty of extra holiday energy, including giant app-controlled Santas to dominate your front yard. The full collection drops in stores nationwide starting Oct. 5, but you can already snag the biggest hero items online right now.
Talk to your guests through a 6.5-foot smart SantaForget stiff, silent decor — this life-sized Santa acts as an interactive host for any indoor setup. Internal servo motors drive fluid movements with blinking eyes and a warm, glowing lantern. Through the Décor-Pro app, you can trigger built-in phrases, record up to 30 custom voice clips, or broadcast your voice in real-time using "Live" mode. Motion-sensor activation, a 6-hour timer, and a quick 45-minute setup make this an instant holiday centerpiece.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Home Depot 6.5-foot Animated LED App Controlled Santa $299 at The Home DepotIf your yard display goal is pure, unadulterated neighborhood dominance, this 8.5-foot Towering Santa is the answer. Rated for both indoor and outdoor use, it features a warm lantern with a realistic flickering flame effect to guide Santa’s path. It also runs on three AA batteries, so no tripping over trailing extension cords or hunting for outdoor outlets. A built-in 6-hour timer handles nightly display duty automatically, while a quick 45-minute setup ensures your giant yard flex goes up with minimal hassle.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Home Depot 8.5-foot Giant-Sized LED Towering Santa $299 at The Home DepotThe tree that took over TikTok is back, and it finally has the tech upgrade everyone was waiting for. Now integrated with the Hubspace app, this 7.5-foot Grand Duchess Twinkling Pre-Lit Tree lets you swap between 10 light functions, adjust brightness, and set custom schedules straight from your phone — or via Alexa and Google Assistant voice commands. Packing 3,271 branch tips and 2,250 color-changing micro fairy LEDs (which stay lit even if a bulb goes out), it gives you an ultra-lush, professional look instantly.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Home Depot 7.5-foot SMART Grand Duchess Twinkling Balsam Fir LED Pre-Lit Tree $349 at The Home DepotIf you have vaulted ceilings or simply want the grandest display on the block, the 9-foot Grand Duchess is the ultimate statement piece. Packing a massive 4,539 evergreen branch tips and 3,400 color-changing micro fairy LEDs, it delivers a dense, glow-heavy look that easily fills larger living rooms. Like its 7.5-foot sibling, it connects straight to the Hubspace app for custom scheduling, 10 lighting modes, and hands-free voice control via Alexa or Google Assistant.
Opens in a new window Credit: The Home Depot 9-foot Smart Grand Duchess Twinkling Pre-Lit Tree $549 at The Home DepotThese sellout-risk decor pieces won't last through October. Stock up on your holiday essentials now over at The Home Depot.
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