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I’m not a religious person. I put my faith in art over god and man. Through creative collaboration, we create something bigger than ourselves, and possibly eternal. In art, we become gods, creating worlds, heroes, and stories that give others hope, agony, and ecstasy. 

In the dark of a theater, an audience is given a chance to feel seen while not being perceived. You don’t need a brave face here. You just need a beating heart. In this way, Elsinore is a religious experience. 

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The latest from Andrew Scott stars the critically revered Irish actor as Ian Charleson, the Scottish actor best remembered for Chariots of Fire. However, written by Stephen Beresford, this film focuses on the last play of Charleson's life, when he starred as Hamlet in the National Theater production, while he was dying from AIDS (unbeknownst to the public).

As you might predict, the Shakespearean tragedy about death and regret proves a powerful parallel to the actor's own story. But even as accolades stack up for Scott's performance here, I don't think you can be adequately prepared for what Elsinore truly has in store. 

Elsinore is not about death, but how we choose to live.  Andrew Scott in "Elsinore." Credit: Anthony Dickenson / Focus Features

Set a 1989 London, Elsinore plays out at the height of the AIDS crisis. Men around the world are dying at astonishing numbers, while governments largely ignore their plight. The film picks up with Ian well aware of his status, leaning on loved ones who know, and in some cases are afflicted themselves.

At 40 years old, he's aware that his time is short. So what will he do with it? Once the opportunity to play Hamlet on England's prestigious stage is presented, he refuses to turn it down even as his doctor (Olivia Colman) tells him the rigors of such an endeavor will only hurt his longevity. To this, Ian proclaims he'd "rather die from Hamlet than AIDS."

As dour as the setup sounds, Elsinore is defiantly streaked with joy and laughs. It's a funny movie in the face of death, and rightly so. During a panel at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Scott — who also produced Elsinore — explained that this humor was essential, because "the great thing about human beings is that we always look for the light." So, it's just honest to have humor even in these places dark and tragic. After all, Shakespeare did it himself. There is humor in Hamlet too. 

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In Elsinore, some of the film's comedy comes from the world of theater, where big personalities shine, including a stage door worker, who has the ruthless wit of Hamlet's gravedigger. Elsewhere, Billie Piper, who plays Ian's best friend, gossipy casting agent Patsy Pollock, also brings light and levity alongside her on-screen daughter (Sadie Soverall). Through them, Elsinore gives the audience an understanding of Ian beyond his work, as a friend and an uncle, who bellows gleefully as he speaks of theater and love. Yet, this isn’t a glowing portrayal.

A subplot about his soured relationship with queer filmmaker Derek Jarman (David Dawson) explores resentment, possible regrets, and the pressure of being an openly queer figure in the world. Essentially, Derek challenges Ian to come out publicly about his sexuality and his diagnosis, calling him a coward if he doesn't. This thread is frustratingly still of great relevance today, as LGBTQ people's bodies are politicized for merely existing. To the credit of Elsinore director Simon Stone, the film's arguments for privacy versus public openness are hotly argued without determining one as right or wrong. Instead, both how these men chose to live, and how they choose to die, is given the space and dignity to be on their own terms.  

Andrew Scott is phenomenal in Elsinore.   Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman in "Elsinore." Credit: Anthony Dickenson / Focus Features

While critics out of Telluride Film Festival and TIFF have been mixed on the movie itself, Scott is being universally praised for his performance here. There’s no surprise in that. Not only is Scott one of the most mesmerizing actors working in film and theater today, but Elsinore also has a script that gives him plenty to sink his teeth into. Some may say this is a career-best performance for Scott. But such superlatives risk making reviews feel too easily outdated, as from Fleabag to Ripley, All of Us Strangers to Elsinore, Scott keeps delivering outstanding portrayals. 

However, I won't take for granted the tactility that Scott brings to Elsinore. Fear of AIDS at this time was so terrible and ignorant that many feared even touching a patient, a point illustrated by a skittish doctor who washes his hands twice after examining Ian's body. Within this context, the holding of a hand, the clutch of a hug, the stroke of a face, carries a heavier, emotional weight. Scott clearly understands the significance. It is not just in how he touches others, but in how he responds to touch. The treasure of that connection rendered onscreen is so profound that you can practically feel it on your own fingertips.

Herein lies the magic of cinema, where what we see and hear becomes so visceral we can practically sense the warmth of an outstretched hand or the smooth chill of Yorick's skull. And in this experience, we are invited, not only to understand Ian's journey, but also to reflect on our own. None of us are getting out alive. So what do we choose to live for while we can?

SEE ALSO: ‘It’s a Sin’ is a poignant series following a group of friends through the '80s AIDS epidemic

Not every moment in Elsinore is as eloquent as these subtle moments of pleasure and pain through touch. In the third act, Stone falters in his faith in the audience, leaning into clichéd montage depicting terminal illness through maudlin visuals. Stone might've trusted in the Bard, as Charleson did to define Ian's exit. There was a version of this movie, perhaps, where we leave him on the stage, allowing his work to speak for him as he'd hoped. Instead, Stone gives us sickly gray scenes of the actor's decay and thunderous body tremors. Then, he frustratingly fumbles the film's final moment with a clumsy and confounding music cue. 

There’s something ironic in this, because within Elsinore, Ian gripes that Chariots of Fire will be most remembered for its score, not his part in it. Yet in the final shot of Ian, Stone chooses to swell Stefan Gregory's score to drown out all other sounds. Here is supposed to be a scene depicting a theater tradition that Ian spoke of with intense reverence, where the ensemble shows support for an actor by banging collectively on their respective dressing room windows. It's meant to show you are seen, claimed, and loved. And yet, Stone won't let us hear the banging, which might clatter like applause to the very heavens. It's instead a soaring instrumental. In a movie so clearly in love with life and touch, it's so frustrating that Elsinore's final moment misses the opportunity to drive that home with the incredible power of the sound of human hands. Because in the end, it is our striving to connect and find light in the dark that allows us to live through art, past death.

Elsinore was reviewed out if its Canadian premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

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TL;DR: Shoppers can buy one case from Casetify and get a second for 15% off using the exclusive promo code IMPACT2026 at checkout.

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Buying any new device is a pricey endeavor, which is why it's so important to find a sturdy case to protect your investment.

Casetify makes it easy to find something, and the retailer really shines for its abundance of fun designs. It's an excellent way to personalize your favorite devices, and right now you can even take advantage of a special BOGO offer from Casetify if you need multiple cases.

As of Sept. 15, shoppers can buy one case and get the second for 15% off by using the code IMPACT2026 at checkout. Casetify offers a wide range of cases for your iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, MacBook, and more.

There are a few exclusions to keep in mind for this offer, including Co-lab, Sales, Ripple case, Cloud case, and the iPhone 18 collection.

SEE ALSO: The new AirPods 5 are available for pre-order at Amazon and Apple

If none of those exclusions apply to you, then you're in for a real treat with Casetify. They offer everything from floral patterns to animal patterns, fun cartoons, and fine art prints, so you can find the style that best suits your personal taste. You can use the filter menu to narrow cases by the type of device you're searching for, or by case type, depending on how sturdy you want the build to be.

An offer like this may not last long, so don't miss out on this great chance to buy one case and get the second for 15% off at Casetify with code IMPACT2026 at checkout.

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TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $114.47 at Amazon, down from its $121.99 list price.

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Any Pokémon TCG collectors still chasing Destined Rivals have another chance to pick up its increasingly rare Elite Trainer Box for less than the going market rate. 

As of Sept. 15, the Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals Elite Trainer Box costs $114.47 at Amazon (shipping included), compared with the retailer’s $121.99 typical price. That takes $7.52 off, with the box shipped and sold directly by Amazon rather than a marketplace seller. 

Even cheaper than the $115.98 deal we covered a week ago, this not only undercuts TCGplayer’s estimated market price of $115.38 by 91 cents but also beats listings on the trading card site itself, where prices go as low as $115.53. 

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Nine titular Destined Rivals booster packs are packed into the ETB, making the Amazon deal equivalent to about $12.72 per pack before counting the extras. You're saving 77 cents per pack compared to buying them individually on Amazon for $13.49.

The bundle also contains the full-art Team Rocket’s Wobbuffet promo, 65 card sleeves, 45 Energy cards, seven dice, condition markers, four dividers, a player’s guide, a collector’s box, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card. 

If Amazon stock runs out, Walmart is matching the $114.47 price from third-party seller Rares Market (fulfilled by Walmart). 

If you’re after any of this Pokémon TCG expansion’s rarest and priciest chase cards in particular — be it the SIR Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex ($445+), SIR Cynthia’s Garchomp ex ($230+), or SIR Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex ($150+) — you can buy any single Destined Rivals card at TCGplayer.   

PopSockets just launched the Low-Pro Case, a new line of MagSafe iPhone cases and the first expansion of its Low-Pro line. The three-in-one MagSafe case supports wireless charging and also includes a collapsible Low-Pro Grip and a built-in phone stand.

Earlier this year (June 16, to be exact), PopSockets launched its Low-Pro Grip — a series of ultra-thin magnetic grips designed to lie flush against the back of your phone — exclusively in Apple stores. The Low-Pro Grip is just 2.6 mm when collapsed, and PopSockets says the launch received tons of positive feedback (most likely from people like me who can't stand when things are even a little bit off). PopSockets founder David Barnet told Mashable the Low-Pro is the brand's most popular new launch since the company's earliest days.

SEE ALSO: We found the best iPhone 18 Pro cases and grips to protect your new phone

So, naturally, the company is taking the concept further by embedding that same disappearing grip directly into a protective phone case. According to PopSockets, the new Low-Pro Case offers:

• Integrated Low-Pro Grip

• Adjustable stand for both portrait and landscape viewing

• 10-foot drop and 360-degree phone protection

• Optimized for MagSafe cases

• Wireless charging (meaning the phone charges wirelessly through the case and grip)

Here's what the new case looks like in practice:

The new PopSockets Low-Pro Case features a built-in grip and integrated kickstand ring. Credit: Mashable | Timothy Beck Werth A side view of the PopSockets Low-Pro Case. Credit: Mashable | Timothy Beck Werth

And here's how it works: instead of snapping an accessory onto your existing phone case, this is a grip and case in one. It uses a flexible unibody design with a built-in grip that expands when you need to hold your phone, then collapses flat when you slide it into your pocket. It also has a metal ring that functions as a phone stand.

Launching Sept. 15 for $59.99, the new PopSockets Low-Pro Case is available for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max as well as the newly announced iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max (the Low-Pro Grip costs $39.99 on its own). For now, it comes in black and burgundy and is available for sale on Amazon, Best Buy, and the PopSockets website.

Our tech editor demoed the new case in person with Barnett and can confirm that the grip is "extraordinarily thin." While it might feel a bit flimsy due to the ultra-thin, flexible parts, Barnett says they tested the grip and found it could support over 40 pounds. The company discovered this fact in a very scientific "Fanta test," as you can see in this TikTok:

Sarah Michelle Gellar landed a perfect smack to the cancellation of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot on the Emmys stage.

Joined by her Buffy co-star David Boreaneaz to present Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, the star took one moment to drive a stake through the heart of the unrealised series.

"You know, Sarah, I always through that Buffy and Angel would end up together,” said Boreaneaz.

"Well, I guess we won't find out," responded Gellar.

Gellar, who played vampire slayer Buffy Summers for seven seasons of the series from 1997 to 2003, had been working with director Chloé Zhao on a reboot, with Hulu and Searchlight Television on board. In March 2026, Gellar told People she got a call at SXSW and was told the series wasn't happening after all: "I was just about to take the stage in front of all the fans. Hulu had decided not to move forward with the Buffy revival. Let me tell you, nobody saw this coming."

For Buffy fans, the ceremony had a more heartbreaking moment, with the Emmys' "In Memoriam" segment paying tribute to late actor Anthony Head, who played debonair librarian and Watcher Rupert Giles in the series.

For everything that happened at the 2026 Emmys, we've got you covered.

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In case you missed Apple's Sept. 9 event, there are a few new iPhones in town. And the big carriers are already competing to offer the best iPhone preorder deals and lock in new customers. Remember: The new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will be available for preorder from Sept. 12 at 8 a.m. ET, so you can secure your new phone ASAP.

The best iPhone 18 preorder deals at a glance: Preorder at T-Mobile Get iPhone 18 Pro for free with qualifying trade-in or by switching Get Deal Preorder at AT&T Get iPhone 18 Pro for free with qualifying trade-in Get Deal Preorder at Visible Get $480 of monthly service credits with purchase Get Deal Preorder at Total Wireless Take $600 off iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max Get Deal Preorder at Apple Get up to $885 in credit with trade-in Get Deal

By now, the annual iPhone launch is basically the first indicator of fall. The foldable iPhone Duo has captured most of the hype this year, but the tried-and-true iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max flagship models also deliver exciting new updates. While the Duo won't be available until October, the 18 Pro and Pro Max hit shelves on Friday, Sept. 18.

The new Pro models come in four new colors: deep black, silver, burgundy, and glacier blue. The 18 Pro starts at $1,199, while the Pro Max starts at $1,299 for the 256GB models (storage options go up to 2TB). That's a $100 price increase over last year, and new phones keep getting more expensive. Fortunately for our wallets, carriers like T-Mobile are offering up to $1,200 off, and you can also take advantage of the Apple Upgrade program if you don't mind leasing your iPhone.

SEE ALSO: Get an iPhone 18 Pro case to go along with your new phone Save up to $1,200 with iPhone 18 preorder deals

If you're ready to preorder your new device but your wallet isn't quite keeping up with your enthusiasm, we've found a few ways to save money. To take advantage of most carriers' offers, you'll need to switch providers, trade in an older iPhone, or choose a specific phone plan. Smaller carriers like Visible and Total Wireless are also offering up to half off the new iPhone if you sign up for certain plans.

Here are the best preorder deals for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max:

• T-Mobile: Get the iPhone 18 Pro for free when you switch to T-Mobile and bring your number or trade-in an eligible phone on an Experience Beyond plan. You can also score up to $930 in trade-in credit when you switch a line to T-Mobile's Experience More or Go5G Plus plans.

• Total Wireless: Save $600 on iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max on the All Access plan.

• Apple: Trade in an iPhone 13 or later model and get between $175 and $885 in credit towards the iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max. You can also score up to $1,200 in trade-in credit through specific carriers.

• AT&T: Get the iPhone 18 Pro for free or up to $1,200 off iPhone 18 Pro Max with qualifying trade-ins of iPhone 14 or later and activation on AT&T Premium 2.0 plan or higher. You can also get up to $800 in credit to pay off your current device just by switching to AT&T.

• Verizon: Get up to $1,200 off when you add a new line (with qualified trade-in) on eligible myPlan or up to $1,020 off when you upgrade with an eligible trade-in on existing myPlan.

• Visible: Buy the iPhone 18 Pro with Visible+ Pro and receive $480 through monthly service credits. New and existing members are eligible.

• Walmart: The big box retailer doesn't have any preorder deals just yet, but you can finance the new iPhone and pay as little as $78/month if you qualify through OnePay, a Klarna-backed service.

• Xfinity: Get the iPhone 18 Pro Max for free with a qualifying trade-in and device payment plan on the Mobile Plus plan.

What about Amazon iPhone preorder deals?

As of this writing, Amazon's iPhone 18 Pro listings aren't live, and Amazon typically isn't the best place to shop for new Apple smartphones. However, we'll update this page if any iPhone 18 Pro Amazon deals appear in the days ahead. In the meantime, you can preorder the new AirPods 5 and Apple Watches at Amazon.

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TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tin is on sale for $68.40 at Amazon, down from its $75.95 list price.

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The Pokémon TCG’s 30th Celebration expansion is about to drop, but you can already buy one of its coveted mini tins for closer to market price at Amazon.

As of Sept. 15, the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tin is available to preorder on Amazon for $68.40, saving $7.55 off its current standard price of $75.95. Shipped and sold by third-party seller San Diego Cards, these Mini Tins (randomly selected) will be delivered between Oct. 8-13 at the time of writing. 

Unlike Pokémon’s main 30th Celebration collection that’s launching on Sept. 16, including the 30th Celebration ETB, the Mini Tins don’t release until Oct. 2 — and will be dispatched from then. If you want yours slightly earlier, Amazon also has a $69.95 option from Kings Games, which costs $1.55 more but currently carries an earlier Oct. 6 delivery estimate.

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Each Mini Tin packs in two 30th Celebration booster packs, a sticker sheet, a matching Pokémon art card, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card. There are 10 different tin artworks to collect, and putting all of the art cards together forms two larger images themed around the brightness of day and the coolness of night. 

In each 30th Celebration Pack, you’ll find five foil Pokémon cards, including one of 30 unique Pikachu illustrations, plus a foil Basic Energy card.

If there are any rare single cards from Pokémon’s 30th Celebration expansion you’d like, you can already preorder on TCGplayer. 

At last Rhea Seehorn has won the Emmy she's long deserved, and in her acceptance speech above you can see how much the moment means to her.

"Gosh, sorry. This is me on a beta blocker, it's pretty bad," jokes Seehorn in the 2026 Emmys clip above, as she takes to the stage to accept the Lead Actress in a Drama Series award for Pluribus.

"Thank you, Vince Gilligan, for giving me not only the role of a lifetime, but for creating sets where we all get to collaborate, and we are actually made to feel safe so we get better as artists."

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TL;DR: McAfee+ is on sale for $89.99 for your first year. This limited-time offer saves you $110 on the list price.

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In 2026, antivirus software is an absolute must. In fact, we’ll go one step further and say you need to be thinking beyond just regular antivirus software. This is the age of AI-powered scamming, and every day internet users — that means pretty much all of us — are vulnerable to all kinds of bad faith actors and online conmen.

Indeed, AI has raised the game with deepfakes, phishing, and other tricks designed to target your personal and financial details. Fortunately, there’s a solution to protecting yourself in 2026 — and one that will actually save you money. 

McAfee, one of the top names in online protection, has launched an AI-powered scam-protection feature called Scam Detector, which integrates with McAfee’s award-winning antivirus, identity monitoring, privacy tools, VPN, and financial protection as part of the straightforward, easy-to-use McAfee+ Individual and Family plans. 

You can save up to $110 on a yearly individual plan when you sign up for the McAfee+ Advanced tier, which costs just $89.99 for the first year, down from $199.99. You can also save up to $150 when you opt for the family plan, which covers six family members for $119.99 — down from $269.99. As an added bonus, all plans are covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Your protection plan will pay off in the long run. McAfee research found that Americans are bombarded with an average of 14 scam messages every day, resulting in almost 114 hours per year spent trying to determine what’s real and what’s fake online. The research also found that one in three Americans has lost money to online scammers, losing an average of $1,160.

McAfee’s Scam Detector is the antivirus equivalent of fighting fire with fire. In the battle against sophisticated AI scams, it uses its own AI to identify scams before they have a chance to impact you. It does by automatically identifying suspicious texts, emails, deepfake videos, and social media DMs — as well as identifying risky sites — and providing you with warnings.

It also includes a QR code safety check. This combats one of the new ways scammers are targeting unsuspecting people: QR codes that send an increasing number of people to untrustworthy sites.

The great news is that Scam Detector is included across McAfee’s core plans at no extra cost. Whatever plan you sign up for, McAfee Scam Detector has your back.

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TL;DR: EA Sports NHL 27 is out now on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The newest entry brings 32 rebuilt arena atmospheres, real-world data playbooks, a fresh broadcast duo featuring John Buccigross and Darren Pang, and the long-awaited return of the 32-team online Connected Franchise.

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If you've been waiting for a reason to jump back into virtual hockey, EA Sports just dropped NHL 27 worldwide on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game is available in two editions: a $69.99 Standard Edition for the base game, and a $99.99 Deluxe Edition that adds 4,600 NHL Points, HUT Packs, and day-one digital bonuses.

Whether you're a casual player looking to throw hits on the weekend or a strategist eager to run a 32-team online league with your friends, this year’s entry comes with serious upgrades.

Who’s on the mic?

Out with the old, in with the new. ESPN’s John Buccigross takes over play-by-play duties alongside former NHL goalie and TNT analyst Darren Pang. That means every big save or missed open-netter comes with Pang's signature color analysis and high-energy breakdowns in crisp digital surround sound.

Real-world NHL EDGE data powers every team's AI behavior. That means every squad executes its real-life tactics — from high-speed rush plays to aggressive forechecking — instead of sharing generic strategies. You can even grab real-world NHL coaches in Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT) to boost your squad’s chemistry based on authentic coaching systems.

The big upgrades on and off the ice

EA completely overhauled all 32 home venues from the ice up. Expect authentic goal songs, unique crowd chants, team-specific jumbotrons, and dynamic arena lighting that matches real-world game-night energy. Upgraded broadcast graphics, sharper camera angles, and dynamic crowd reactions give every matchup a cleaner, modern feel from puck drop to the final horn.

Beyond the visual overhaul, the most requested feature in community history is finally back. Connected Franchise lets you build an online league with up to 31 of your friends, complete with 32 human-controlled teams, full-season schedules, custom trade rules, flexible roster management, and deep commissioner tools.

If you're an EA Play member, you can also test the waters with a 10-hour free trial before buying. Subscriptions knock 10% off digital orders, bringing the Deluxe price down to $89.99, and toss in 3,000 bonus Chel Coins with Season Pass XP multipliers.

Ready to take your couch rivalry online? Pick up NHL 27 today and start building your 32-team franchise.

The iPhone Duo delivers top-tier craftsmanship and clever crease-hiding tech. Look closer, though, and you’ll find basic two-app windowing, delayed stylus support without pressure controls, and an upgrade cycle designed to keep your wallet on permanent lease.

Read more about Apple iPhone Duo comparisons: iPhone Duo vs iPad: How they differ
The iPhone Duo vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8: Which foldable has the edge?

Timecode chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:20 iPhone duo design and build quality
0:50 Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs. iPhone duo
1:21 Apple Pencil compatibility
2:21 Stylus usage and limitations
3:03 Display and crease reduction
3:42 Multitasking on iOS
4:20 Pricing and financing options
5:10 Final decision

Video credits
Host: Iyaz Akhtar
Scripted by: Iyaz Akhtar
Producer: Numi Prasarn
Camera: Numi Prasarn
Video editor: JD Christison
Thumbnail designer: Tharon Green

TL;DR: The Hisense RoamView is a 32-inch 4K portable touchscreen on a rolling stand with up to 10 hours of cord-free battery life. Priced at $1,199.99, it features an auto-framing wide-angle camera and an adjustable base for moving between rooms.

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If your current home setup involves balancing your phone against a salt shaker while following a recipe, or hauling a laptop into bed to binge Netflix, Hisense just built something specifically for you.

The company officially launched the RoamView — a 32-inch 4K touchscreen display mounted on a rolling stand that is designed to wander freely around your living space. Priced at $1,199.99, it is part smart TV, part oversized tablet, and entirely built around the idea that you shouldn't have to mount a display on a wall just to enjoy a big-screen experience.

SEE ALSO: The 11 best new tech products we've seen at IFA 2026

You can roll it directly from your kitchen counter to your bed, or detach it from its wheels completely and set it up on a counter using the included tabletop easel. You also get bright, razor-sharp picture quality with multi-touch gesture controls that let you swipe, tap, and pinch through apps like a phone. If you don't feel like wheeling the base around, you can pop the display off entirely and set it up on a counter using the included tabletop easel.

Powering the screen is an impressive 10-hour built-in battery, giving you cordless freedom to binge movies in bed, follow recipes in the kitchen counter, or stream music on the patio. It runs on Android OS backed by an AI engine and a generous 8GB of RAM with 128GB of storage, making app navigation feel smooth and snappy. It even features hands-free voice controls and an AI light sensor that automatically adjusts brightness so you aren't blinded during late-night viewing.

SEE ALSO: TCL just announced a massive line of eye-friendly phones, versatile tablets, and 10,000-nit Mini LED TVs

Hisense also packed in productivity perks, including an auto-framing wide-angle camera for video calls that keeps you centered while you move around the room. Add in dual speaker drivers, built-in wireless screen mirroring, and standard HDMI and USB-C ports, and the RoamView easily bridges the gap between a portable smart display, a video-conferencing hub, and a mobile entertainment center.

Ready to give your arms a break and wheel your screen everywhere you go? Grab the Hisense RoamView today.

Each year, the Emmys' tribute to stars who've passed away is always a moving moment, however this year's "In Memoriam" segment seemed especially sombre.

As well as paying tribute to the late Catherine O'Hara, Rob Reiner, Tim Curry, Robert Duvall, Isiah Whitlock Jr., James Van Der Beek, Anthony Head, Hayden Panetierre, and sadly many more, the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards honoured a bright light missing from this year's ceremony: Dolly Parton.

Following the screen and music icon's death in August, the Emmys saw two of Parton's friends honouring her on stage: her Steel Magnolias co-star Sally Field and country music star Reba McEntire performing Parton's 1983 ballad "Appalachian Memories."

SEE ALSO: The complete list of 2026 Emmy winners

"If there are truly angels on earth, then we just lost one: Dolly Parton," said Field in her speech, seen in the video above. "Over the years, I never stopped loving her. Though we lived very far apart, I adored her from day one. How could you not? She was genuine and humble, supportive and blisteringly funny, with a bawdy sense of humor that would send any rude guy looking for a place to hide. I couldn't see then what a real giant Dolly was — not just as an artist, but as a human."

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SAVE $400: As of Sept. 15, the Roborock Qrevo S5V is on sale for $499.98 at Amazon. That's a 44% discount on the list price.

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A robot vacuum won't make your entire chore list go away, but it can keep vacuuming off it entirely. Instead of having to dig out the vacuum every time the floors need attention, you can let a robot handle the regular dirt and dust for you. And if you've been looking for a deal on a great model, Amazon currently has an impressive discount on the Shark AV2511AE AI.

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SEE ALSO: iRobot unveils its most powerful vacuums yet — everything to know about the Roomba Max 875 and Plus 678

This robot vacuum features powerful suction that picks up dirt and pet hair on both carpets and hard floors. It even has a self-cleaning brushroll that helps prevent hair wrap.

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Drones can be intimidating when you're just getting started, but the DJI Neo is a great option if you want to keep things relatively simple. It's a small, lightweight drone designed for beginners, and it's currently on sale on Amazon.

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There's been plenty of discussion around the new U.S. restrictions affecting DJI drones, but you can still buy (for now). The changes apply to future imports, while DJI drones already in stock with U.S. retailers can still be purchased and used. If you've been considering the DJI Neo, you've still got time.

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Stratospheric infrastructure company Sceye has crossed the Pacific for the first time, taking its reflective, balloon-like High-Altitude Platform System from New Mexico to Japan. It's the latest milestone on the road to commercialization for a platform that can deliver phone service and observation.

Read more about alternative space and flight technology: New floating internet infrastructure takes flight
World's largest gun for shooting satellites into space

Timecode chapters
0:00 Intro
0:26 A fiber-optic cable from the stratosphere
0:35 Latest mission
1:27 Services offered
2:00 Quantum key distribution
2:20 ‘Landlords in the stratosphere’

Video credits
Host: Jesse Orrall
Scripted by: Jesse Orrall
Producer: Jesse Orrall, Jon Gomez
Camera: Sceye
Video editor: Jon Gomez
Thumbnail designer: Tharon Green

SAVE $1,502: As of Sept. 15, the TCL 85-inch Class QM8L Series TV is on sale for $2,497.99 at Amazon. That's a 38% discount on the list price.

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With Law & Order SVU star Mariska Hargitay hosting the 2026 Emmys, rumours had been swirling about the possible appearance of Taylor Swift — a famous fan of the show, who even named her cat after Hargitay's character Olivia Benson and included Hargitay in her 2015 "Bad Blood" video.

Fortunately, the Emmys did not disappoint. In the sketch above, Hargitay stars in a Law & Order SVU-style parody in which she tries to "Think like a Swiftie" and put clues together on a crime board. The whole thing is basically one Swift pun after another, during which the artist herself appears to help them solve the case.

We also get the joy of seeing two Olivia Bensons on screen at the same time!

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Each year, the Emmys pays tribute to stars who've passed away within the last year, and this year's "In Memoriam" segment was especially moving.

Presented by Macaulay Culkin, Annie Murphy, and Dan Levy, the tribute began with the Home Alone and Schitt's Creek stars honouring the late Catherine O'Hara, who died in January.

"She always showed up when I asked her to, because that was Catherine," said Culkin. "That's what she did. She showed up, and this is the best that we can do for her tonight. We're showing up for her. So she may have forgotten me...twice, but we will always remember her. "

"The greatest lesson I learned from Catherine, both professionally and personally, was to always say yes," said Levy. "Say yes to her instincts, all of them, as radical as they may sometimes seem. She is miles ahead of you, and you will learn to catch up. Say yes to helping her build a TV character over the age of 60 that wears leather miniskirts and eight-inch heels and speaks in a strange, sometimes unintelligible transatlantic accent, and know that she will not scare an audience away. Say yes to that rewrite she emails you sometimes the night before, 'Dear Dan, some thoughts.' It will always improve the story. Say yes to the concept of a wig wall. Say yes to her asking to wear a wig as a hat. Say yes to her naming that wig. Say yes to giving her space to experiment and create. It will amaze you on a daily basis, and it will change your life."

SEE ALSO: The complete list of 2026 Emmy winners

With Noah Kahan performing Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water," a song covered by the late Dolly Parton, the Emmys paid tribute to the music icon and O'Hara, as well as James Van Der Beek, Tim Curry, Bob Mackie, Robert Duvall, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Anthony Head, Hayden Panetierre, Kiki Shepard, Eric Dane, Vincent Pastore, Maria Riva, Hal Williams, and sadly many more.

To conclude this year's segment, Jamie Lee Curtis also paid deeply moving tribute to directors James Burrows and Rob Reiner.

"He was generous and kind, and funny as hell, and a friend to all," she said of Reiner. "We all miss Rob and Michele, and all those we lost this year."

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