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On paper, there is very little about "Idol" that sounds engineered for the internet.
YOASOBI's 2023 hit, written as the opening theme for the anime Oshi no Ko, is musically restless. Over the course of less than four minutes, it ricochets between glitchy pop, rap, choral flourishes, and something much darker, while vocalist ikura switches between voices with almost theatrical agility. It doesn't exactly sound like a song constructed around the neat, repeatable 15-second snippet that has come to define the TikTok era.
And yet the internet couldn't get enough of it.
SEE ALSO: YOASOBI makes maximalist pop with minimal tech"Idol" quickly escaped the orbit of Oshi no Ko. With over 689 million views on YouTube and 588 million streams on Spotify, it became a dance, a cover, an edit, a challenge — the kind of song you could encounter online without ever knowing the anime that inspired it. For YOASOBI, a duo whose music has always been inseparable from the internet, it was perhaps the ultimate example of what can happen to a song once they let it go.
But don't mistake that virality for a formula. Ayase, YOASOBI's producer and songwriter, has little interest in writing for the algorithm.
"I don't want to get in a situation where I'm thinking about that with intention," Ayase told Mashable through an interpreter, referring to the pressure to build songs around moments that can be easily clipped or shared online.
In Japan, he said, it's become increasingly important for a song's success that it can circulate on TikTok, inspire a dance, or become a meme. He understands the commercial logic. He just doesn't personally subscribe to it. For Ayase, making music requires balancing art with commercial viability. His preferred ratio is roughly 60 percent art to 40 percent commerce. Writing specifically in pursuit of a meme or viral moment, he said, feels more like 30/70. "That's not something that I want to do for the songs that we make," he explained.
It's a fascinating position for someone at the center of one of the most internet-native acts in contemporary Japanese pop. YOASOBI's very existence is intertwined with the web. Before the duo formed, Ayase built an audience uploading Vocaloid songs online, while singer-songwriter ikura posted covers. YOASOBI's foundational concept of turning novels into songs similarly grew out of an online ecosystem, with source material coming from stories submitted to and published through online platforms.
That concept has since expanded far beyond its origins. Their latest collaboration, "Orion," takes its source material from Overwatch, the massively popular online game. Ayase wrote the song from "The Fall of a Sparrow," a short story about Overwatch characters Kiriko, Genji, and Hanzo; the collaboration then sent it back into the game's digital universe through an animated music video and in-game content. An English version followed, and this month, Japanese producer PSYQUI gave the song yet another life with a new remix.
"Orion" traces a particularly neat digital loop: YOASOBI turned an Overwatch story into a song, expanded it with an animated music video, and watched it return to the game as music players could actually interact with it.
That kind of movement between stories, songs, platforms, and audiences feels almost intrinsic to YOASOBI now. But when the duo debuted in 2019, their relationship to the internet was distinctive enough that they were frequently described in Japan as an internet-born act.
"At the time, I thought that was true," Ayase said. Now, he sees YOASOBI as less of an internet anomaly and more of a product of a broader cultural shift. Using the internet to express yourself through music, release songs, or even find collaborators has become so commonplace, he explained, that "it's almost more unusual not to use it."
The internet-native qualities that once made YOASOBI stand out are now simply part of how music gets made. In that sense, the duo didn't simply adapt to the internet. They emerged alongside a music industry being fundamentally reorganized by it.
Ironically, neither Ayase nor ikura describes a particularly online childhood.
ikura started making music around 15, but much of her time was spent in decidedly offline pursuits, like playing trumpet in her school orchestra, studying classical ballet, and performing in musicals. Ayase similarly began pursuing music around 15 or 16. Before that, growing up in the countryside, he remembers playing baseball, soccer, and basketball outside with friends.
Their lives look considerably more online now. Ayase described his daily existence as essentially two activities: making music on his computer and endlessly watching YouTube. Outside of eating, sleeping, and the other requirements of being a human being, he joked, a MacBook is more or less all he needs.
ikura is a YouTube obsessive, too, particularly when it comes to watching people play video games. She'll put on gaming streams during her downtime and while traveling.
But YOASOBI's relationship with the internet isn't simply about how much time its members spend online. It's about what happens there after they press upload. They learned that with their very first single.
YOASOBI isn't chasing the algorithm. Credit: Courtesy of YOASOBIWhen "Yoru ni Kakeru," or "Into the Night," arrived in 2019, there was no precedent for what would happen next. Ayase hoped the song would reach people, of course, but there was no way of knowing how far it could travel. Then it kept traveling. As the song spread online and climbed the charts in Japan, Ayase remembers experiencing a mix of excitement, relief, disbelief, and emotions he didn't quite know how to process. It was the first time Ayase and ikura had watched one of their songs become that big.
More hits followed. And eventually, Ayase stopped watching. These days, he tries not to pay much attention to the numerical life of a YOASOBI song — where it ranks each week, how many times it's being played, or whether its performance meets some quantifiable expectation. It's better for his mental health that way, he said. The internet may have given YOASOBI a career, but Ayase has had to learn not to constantly watch what it's doing with it.
That became particularly complicated with "Idol." Unlike "Into the Night," Ayase wasn't waiting to find out whether "Idol" could become a hit. He believed it had to. He described approaching the song determined to "hit a home run." In his mind, he said, he hit a grand slam.
That confidence was accompanied by enormous anxiety. For roughly a year before "Idol," YOASOBI had continued releasing successful music, but Ayase felt the songs weren't reaching the level he expected of himself. Because YOASOBI frequently works in conjunction with other projects and cultural moments, he worried about how quickly public attention could disappear if they stopped producing songs that felt like events.
"If we don't succeed with this one, we might not actually have a chance," he remembered thinking.
He was so confident in "Idol" — and so afraid of being wrong — that before its release, he dreamed about the song coming out and failing. So when "Idol" became the hit he'd hoped for, the happiness came with an enormous sense of relief.
There is an important distinction, though, between Ayase wanting "Idol" to reach as many people as possible and building it according to a viral blueprint. He admits he had imagined Japanese idols potentially dancing to a song literally called "Idol." And like any songwriter releasing music into today's pop landscape, he can imagine certain parts of a song catching on. What he resists is letting that possibility dictate the music itself.
Once a song leaves his computer, however, his feelings about control change considerably. That's where ikura comes in.
YOASOBI regularly encounters what fans do with their music after release, from covers and instrumental performances to dances and other reinterpretations. In Japan, there's a long tradition of this kind of participatory music culture online, where users don't just listen to a song but sing it, play it, dance to it, remix it, and upload their own version for the next person to discover. ikura watches those fan creations, and the group shares favorites among its team.
For her, those reinterpretations aren't simply promotional fuel helping a song reach another potential listener. They're part of what the song becomes. YOASOBI's creative process already begins with an act of reinterpretation. Someone writes a story. Ayase and ikura take that story and transform it into music. Then listeners hear their version and filter it through their own experiences, sometimes creating something new and putting it back onto the internet.
There is only so much YOASOBI can do themselves, ikura said. Ultimately, their control ends at the moment they release the music. After that, she wants listeners to "layer on their own story."
It's a fitting philosophy for a group whose rise has coincided with the collapsing borders around Japanese pop culture. A song no longer needs to stay attached to the context in which it was created. It can reach someone through an anime, a YouTube recommendation, a gaming stream, a dance, a cover, or a TikTok edit. It can travel thousands of miles before the person listening to it knows anything about the people who made it. YOASOBI can make the song. They just can't dictate its digital life.
Once they release it into the world, their part is largely over. What happens next belongs to everyone else.
SAVE $112: As of Sept. 16, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is on sale at Amazon for only $587 instead of its usual $699. That's a savings of 16% or $112.
Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Osmo Pocket 4 $587 at AmazonThere's no denying DJI's dominance in the handheld vlogging camera department. We tested the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 for ourselves and gave it a near-perfect rating. We get why content creators love it. Our only qualm? It's extremely expensive. Fortunately, we just spotted a rare discount on the beloved device at Amazon.
As of Sept. 16, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is on sale for $587 at Amazon instead of its usual $699. That's a savings of 16% or $112 — the best price on record, according to our favorite price-tracking tool.
Mashable's tech editor called the Osmo Pocket 3 camera "close to perfect," and the Pocket 4 is even better. "With more physical controls, improved tracking, a smoother gimbal, and better low-light performance, the Pocket 4 is even easier to use than its already popular predecessor," our reviewer writes.
This compact camera is capable of filming at a maximum resolution of 16:9 4K at 60fps and can record 4K slow-mo footage at 240fps. It can run for four hours at its lowest resolution and has 107GB of built-in storage (great news to anyone concerned with RAMageddon). Like its predecessor, it also has impressive stabilization and can capture scenic moments day and night. Plus, it's small enough to slip in your pocket (hence the name).
For the $587 sale price, you'll get the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 gimbal camera itself, plus a gimbal clamp, handle with 1/4-inch thread, a portable carrying pouch, a wrist strap, and charging accessories — everything you'll need for everyday content creation.
SAVE $45: The Mint Mobile three-month unlimited talk, text, and data plan is on sale at Amazon for $45, down from the list price of $90. That's a 50% discount.
Opens in a new window Credit: Mint Mobile Mint Mobile three-month unlimited talk, text, and data plan $45 at AmazonThe bills never end these days. Instead of worrying about a tall phone bill, snag this shockingly good deal on offer at Amazon with Mint Mobile.
As of Sept. 16, a three-month Mint Mobile unlimited talk, text, and data plan is on sale for $45 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $90. That's a massive 50% discount.
Mint Mobile doesn't mess around with its offerings. For three months, you get access to unlimited talk, text, and data on the nation's largest 5G network. The one small limitation is that speeds may slow after 50GB if the network is busy and video streams at 480P.
The Mint Mobile plan also includes free mobile hotspot (say goodbye to sketchy airport WiFi) and free international calls to your friends in Mexico and Canada.
SEE ALSO: Audible is practically free for 4 months with this $0.99 dealTo be eligible for the plan, you'll need to supply your own unlocked phone and install the SIM. Rest assured the kit comes with a standard, micro, and nano SIM for every possible option. After that, you'll be able to activate the service. Keep in mind this deal only applies to new activations.
Since getting three months of phone service for just $45 is a wild deal in 2026, we suggest hopping on this one soon. That works out to just $15 per month for an unlimited phone plan that many carriers charge much, much more for.
The first few weeks of a new semester as a STEM student can be chaotic. You're acclimating to the specific "work-play balance" of college life, spending afternoons studying for a neural networks class or vibe coding a new app for a hackathon. Meanwhile, your gaming squad is already asking when you're hopping on in the Discord chat. In the evenings, you might juggle experimenting with a local AI model for Machine Learning 101 with a few rounds in the ranked queue before bed.
You need a laptop that doesn't force you to choose between those worlds — something that's versatile enough to support both a technical course load and gaming after hours. MSI's latest notebook lineup is built for that balancing act, pairing heavy-duty processing power with high-performance graphics across a range of designs to suit different student lifestyles and budgets.
Why next-gen graphics cards matter for both STEM studies and gamingThanks to the graphics card MSI puts inside each of their gaming notebooks and MSI’s AI Engine, a single laptop can now power both LLM experimentation in class and a graphically demanding open-world title at max settings — all without relying entirely on the cloud.
Such capabilities are in part thanks to fifth-generation tensor cores, found in the GeForce RTX 50 series, built on Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture. This specialized AI hardware handles DLSS 4.5 and neural rendering in games by generating frames with AI, rather than rendering every pixel from scratch. MSI’s AI Engine automatically detects when a game launches and shifts the system into its Intelligent Gaming profile without you needing to navigate a settings menu.
That on-device efficiency means real independence from spotty dorm WiFi and semester-long cloud computing credits that always seem to run out right before finals. MSI’s gaming laptops are also NVIDIA NIM-ready, meaning they’re set up to run Nvidia’s packaged AI models for language, speech, and vision directly on the machine.
What is the benefit of an AI gaming laptop for students?The same AI hardware that boosts gaming performance also accelerates local AI development and machine learning workflows, making a gaming laptop a strong fit for any STEM student. An AI gaming laptop uses its dedicated graphics processor to accelerate local large language models and machine learning workflows, while also producing the high frame rates and AI-powered graphics enhancements that make modern games and creative applications run more smoothly.
Key Takeaways:The Stealth 16 AI+ is the best pick for portability, with an all-aluminum chassis that's 16.65mm at its thinnest and a 90Whr day-to-night battery.
The Raider 16 Max HX sits at the top of the lineup in terms of raw performance, with up to 300W of combined CPU and GPU power and a triple-fan cooling system.
The Crosshair 16 Max HX and Crosshair 16 HX offer a middle ground between portability and flagship performance, with mecha-inspired styling and up to 200W of total power.
The Cyborg 15 Max and Cyborg 15 round out the lineup for accessible everyday gaming.
Here's a quick chart to help you figure out which device belongs in your backpack this fall.
MSI Stealth 16 AI+: premium portability, from lectures to late-night play Opens in a new window Credit: MSI MSI Stealth 16 AI+ $3,599.97 at Best BuyIf your laptop is constantly moving with you, from morning lectures back to your dorm, then to the library to work on that latest group project, the Stealth 16 AI+ is designed to keep up with the commute. Its all-aluminum chassis measures just 16.65mm at its thinnest point, making it easy to slip into a backpack. The understated design feels just as appropriate on your desk at a lecture hall or internship interview as it does in your dorm-room gaming nook.
Inside, Intel’s Panther Lake-based Core Ultra 9 386H processor and GeForce RTX 50 series graphics ensure peak performance. Extensive Cooler Boost Intra Flow thermal engineering helps the system sustain longer work or gaming sessions. At the same time, Power Delivery fast charging and 90Whr battery capacity make it easy to top off between classes and power your entire day. As projects (and game libraries) grow, dual RAM and dual SSD slots make expanding storage and memory a straightforward upgrade.
The 16-inch 2.5K QHD+ OLED display is equally versatile, with a 240Hz refresh rate that keeps gameplay fluid and a VESA HDR True Black 600 certification that makes creative work and late-night streaming look vibrant.
Best fit: Students who value mobility, display quality, and a professional design without giving up dedicated graphics.
MSI Raider 16 Max HX: the peak performance tier for creators and power users Opens in a new window Credit: MSI MSI Raider 16 Max HX $2,199.99 at Micro CenterSome students quickly outgrow what a typical laptop can handle. If your coursework includes CAD, engineering simulations, 3D rendering, video production, or training increasingly complex AI models, the Raider 16 Max HX is built to function more like a desktop workstation you can carry to class.
At its core is an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor paired with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series graphics card. At the same time, MSI's exclusive OverBoost Technology pushes combined CPU and GPU power up to 300W when demanding applications need every bit of available performance.
To keep that power running smoothly, Cooler Boost Trinity with Intra Flow uses a triple-fan cooling system designed to accelerate heat dissipation and direct cool air where it is needed most — even during extended simulation, rendering, or AI model-training sessions. A quick-access panel and modular dual-SSD, dual-RAM design also make the Raider easier to upgrade over time.
Credit: MSITo find the setup that fits your workload, browse the Micro Center Raider 16 Max catalog.
Best fit: Power users, AI developers, engineers, and creators seeking desktop-class output in a transportable system.
MSI Crosshair 16 line: tactical engineering with visual clarity and bold style Opens in a new window Credit: MSI MSI Crosshair 16 HX $1,449 at WalmartFor students who want their laptop to make a statement, the Crosshair 16 lineup pairs futuristic, mechanical-inspired design with peak performance specs. The distinctive design features a Dragon Shield emblem, and tactical detailing draws on the aesthetics of cockpit controls and targeting displays.
The Crosshair 16 Max HX pairs an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor with GeForce RTX 50 series graphics and up to 200W of system power, while the Crosshair 16 / A16 HX delivers the same performance ceiling with an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor or an AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX. Both models offer high-refresh QHD+ panels, with the Crosshair 16 HX running a fast 240Hz refresh rate that keeps competitive gameplay responsive while making everyday scrolling and creative work feel smooth.
Rounding out the experience, Nahimic Virtual Headset technology uses crosstalk cancellation to create more lifelike spatial audio, so competitive games and movies feel more immersive.
Best fit: Students who want a balance of performance, display quality, good value, and expressive gaming design.
MSI Cyborg 15 line: everyday mobility in a streamlined design Opens in a new window Credit: MSI MSI Cyborg 15 $899 at WalmartNot every student needs workstation-level hardware. For those looking for an approachable balance of performance, portability, and value, the Cyborg 15 Max and Cyborg 15 deliver the essentials in a lightweight, cyberpunk-inspired design that you’ll want to show off around campus.
The Cyborg 15 Max pairs an Intel Core 7 240H processor with up to an RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, delivering ample performance for coursework, creative projects, and modern games. A fast 144Hz display keeps visuals smooth, while Power Delivery 3.0 support lets you recharge with a compact USB-C adapter between classes instead of carrying a bulky power brick.
Combined with WiFi 6E and efficient battery management, it's a practical choice for students who need one laptop that can comfortably handle both schoolwork and downtime.
Best fit: Students seeking approachable pricing, everyday mobility, and dedicated graphics for school and recreation.
Find your fitWhichever tier fits your budget, the hardware across all these notebooks works double duty. The silicon accelerating your coursework is the same silicon accelerating your games, and with room to expand memory and storage down the line, it will still keep up for a few semesters.
Elevate your academic workloads and gaming sessions this upcoming semester by upgrading to a highly portable, AI-ready laptop engineered for future-proof performance.
FAQCan a gaming laptop be used for local machine learning and AI development?Yes. Modern dedicated graphics cards include tensor cores designed for the kind of matrix math that machine learning depends on. That hardware acceleration lets students and developers run local LLMs and train datasets on the machine itself, without relying entirely on cloud computing resources.
What is the advantage of an OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate?An OLED panel provides strong color accuracy and deep contrast, and typically meets standards like VESA HDR True Black. Paired with a 240Hz refresh rate, it produces very smooth motion, which reduces blur in fast-paced games and makes for a responsive desktop when you're editing or scrubbing timelines.
How does Power Delivery (PD) fast charging assist with remote work?Power Delivery over a Type-C port lets the laptop accept high-wattage power from a compact adapter rather than a heavy proprietary brick. Packing for campus gets simpler, and you can top off the battery between classes or between coffee shops.
While USB-C Power Delivery offers a streamlined way to top off your battery between lectures or during light productivity, hitting peak frames or tackling heavy GPU-bound tasks generally requires the specialized high-wattage adapter included with your notebook.
Why are upgradeable RAM and SSD slots important?Upgradeable memory and storage allow a laptop to keep pace as applications, AI models, and game libraries become more demanding. Before upgrading, confirm the available slots, supported capacities, upgrade procedures, and warranty terms for the specific model.
Why is an upgrade-friendly chassis important for long-term use?The Raider Series’ quick-access memory and storage design makes future upgrades easier, often eliminating the need for a visit to a repair shop. Users can expand memory and storage as their needs evolve, helping extend the laptop’s useful life and avoid premature replacement.
SAVE $80 WITH ON-PAGE COUPON: As of Sep. 16, get the Viture Pro 2 XR/AR glasses for $299 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $379 with the on-page coupon. That's a discount of 21%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Viture Pro 2 XR/AR glasses $299 at AmazonVirtual reality is an interesting landscape to explore, but what about XR and AR? Find out what both can be like with a deal we've found that knocks down a pair of XR/AR glasses to a more affordable price and then check out your favorite videos, get some work done, or game with friends in a larger-than-life environment.
As of Sep. 16, get the Viture Pro 2 XR/AR glasses for $299 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $379 with the on-page coupon. That's $80 off and a discount of 21%.
SEE ALSO: Valve Steam Frame Has Arrived: It’s Trying to Be Everything on My FaceThese stylish specs can put a larger-than-life picture right in front of your face. You can use them for a high-fidelity, quality 146-inch XR screen for gaming, work, and much more. Throw on these glasses, connect to a source like your phone or laptop, and you get a massive screen to enjoy all your content on.
These glasses have twin dials with built-in 0 to -5.00D myopia adjustment for nearsighted wearers, certified low blue light lenses, flicker-free operation, and low visual fatigue. They're also lightweight and comfortable for long wear sessions, and tuned for bright, colorful viewing. They boast 1600 nits or peak brightness as well as a 50-degree FOV, so your display looks great no matter what you're doing.
If you're ready to jump into the XR/AR arena with a great pair of glasses, these are an excellent option to start with. Be sure to grab them while this on-page coupon is still available.
"Big Oil fucks more people every day than I can do in a lifetime," said OnlyFans star Lily Phillips in a video called "Body Count." But this isn't one of her famous (or infamous) explicit clips — it's a climate change PSA by Headline Newds, a project about sharing science and news about climate change and the oil industry.
View this post on InstagramHeadline Newds is a web series created by Adam McKay (director of movies like The Big Short and Don't Look Up), performer and writer Bree Essrig, performer, writer, and director Megan Prescott, and comms strategist and filmmaker Jessica Riches. Headline Newds launched in April, and premiered its second season yesterday with Phillips' video, according to journalist Helen Meriel Thomas.
SEE ALSO: How sex workers are protecting their digital futures — and yours"Sex workers can change the world. That's our ethos. They are the messengers we need," Prescott told Thomas. Prescott spoke to Mashable earlier this year about how the HBO show Euphoria made headlines due to its portrayal of sex workers, while sex workers themselves are getting pushed off the internet. Both she and Essrig have been featured in earlier Headline Newds videos "The Sun is Daddy" and "Unsafe Words," respectively.
Prescott and Riches told Thomas that they're utilizing the parasocial relationships fans of these creators have in order to engage them with the message. And who better to help relay the urgency of climate change than sex workers? "We're so used to people using sex workers for clickbait and not seeing them as human beings," Prescott told Thomas. Especially ones like Phillips, who have made headlines for their videos. Phillips also spoke to Mashable earlier this year about misconceptions people have about her and her work.
Another recent addition to the Headline Newds lineup is porn performer Ivy Maddox, with the project's Instagram promising more "very special stars."
Sex workers have also recently supported fights for free speech and digital privacy. Stateside, performer Siri Dahl organized the "Corn Telethon" in 2024 and 2025, first to raise awareness about Project 2025, and then to advocate for free speech.
SAVE 11%: As of Sept. 16, you can get the 11-inch Apple iPad (A16, 128 GB, WiFi) for $399.99, down from $449. That's an 11% discount or $49.01 in savings.
11-inch Apple iPad (A16, 128 GB, WiFi) $399.99 at AmazonIf you missed the back-to-school sales (happens to the best of us) and want a reasonably priced tablet, our favorite budget-friendly iPad just got even cheaper.
SEE ALSO: The 7 best tablets of 2026: Comparing iPad, Samsung, and LenovoRight now, you can get the 11-inch Apple iPad (A16, 128 GB, WiFi) for $399.99, down from $449. It's not an earth-shattering discount, but saving $49 is still better than paying full price. That said, if you can hold out until October's Prime Day event, you might be able to snag it closer to $274 (the lowest price we've ever seen, last hit around December of last year).
Again, this is a budget iPad, so it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the higher-end models, but it'll still do everything you need it to — streaming, casual gaming, reading, or scrolling in bed. You can also use it as a makeshift laptop; you'll just have to buy the Magic Keyboard Folio (which, conveniently, is also on sale for $175 right now).
Like clockwork, any time Amazon announces a Prime Day event, Walmart conveniently launches a counter sale. This October appears to be no different. Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, casually known as October Prime Day, is coming Oct. 6 and 7. So it's no coincidence that Walmart is throwing its own week-long sale starting Oct. 5.
Walmart's sale is simply named Fall Deals and unlike Prime Big Deal Days, you don't need to be a Walmart+ member to shop. However, most often with Walmart sales, members will get first dibs on deals. It costs $98 per year for a Walmart+ membership, but you can try it out for 30 days for just a buck.
There's not a whole lot of info yet on Walmart's anti-Prime Day sale, but here's a breakdown of what we do know. We'll update this story with more details as they become available.
When is Walmart's anti-Prime Day event?As the countdown on the sale's landing page shows, the Fall Deals event will kick off at midnight ET on Oct. 5. While Amazon's event only lasts 48 hours, Walmart will keep the fun going for a full week, wrapping up on Oct. 11.
Walmart+ members will likely get early access to the Fall Deals event, though the specific time has yet to be announced. Stay tuned.
What will be on sale during Walmart's Fall Deals event?While there's no formal announcement yet from Walmart, an initial landing page is teasing deals across several categories. Here's a glimpse at what's to come:
Up to 30% off toys
Up to 50% off home
Up to 40% off "home upgrades"
Up to 25% off tools
Up to 30% off Halloween deals, from candy to decor
Up to 40% off tech
Up to 25% off wellness deals
If you thought the madness around Stanley cups was intense, welcome to a world in which the Owala obsession collides with 30th Anniversary Pokémon nostalgia.
Owala drops at Target notoriously disappear in minutes, and adding Pokémon designs practically guarantees these will hit the secondary reseller market fast. Seriously, these water bottles are going to sell like crazy. You don't need data to know that. It's just staring you in the face.
Each bottle in this cool lineup features Owala's signature FreeSip lid with a push-button leak-proof cap and a carry loop that doubles as a lock. But you don't really care about that, do you? It's all about the fun Pokémon designs. We understand.
Which Pokémon bottle should you buy?At $29.99 each, the entire lineup stays in the easy impulse-buy category for kids, gym-goers, students, or collectors trying to complete their 30th Anniversary merch shelf:
Charizard Brings The Heat: Deep blue body framed with bold flame graphics.
Gengar In The Shadows: A dark purple and turquoise colorway made for fans of ghost-type Pokémon.
Pikachu I Choose You: Bright yellow lid paired with electric blue and lightning graphics.
Eevee Evolutions: Pale cream base featuring Eevee, Vaporeon, and Sylveon with subtle pastel accents.
Kanto First Partners: Dark green starry background featuring Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and Poké Balls.
If your local Target is already cleaned out, keep an eye on online listings for restocks.
Early holiday shoppers will have multiple sales to hit up next month. Target has announced its plans to host a 48-hour Circle Deal Days sale on Oct. 6 to 7, the same days as competing savings events at Walmart and Amazon — including the latter's "October Prime Day."
Circle Deal Days will feature discounts on "thousands of items across apparel, home decor, kitchen gadgets, beauty, toys, tech, and more," according to a company press release. That includes:
Up to 40% off select tech, including select Dyson vacuums, Heyday gadgets, and laptops from Acer, Dell, HP, and Lenovo
Up to 40% off select toys from Barbie, Monster Jam, and Our Generation
40% off select clothing and shoes
40% off seasonal decor and lights
30% off select kitchen gadgets
30% off select furniture, bedding, and home decor
Circle Deal Days will run in stores, online, and in the Target app.
Some fine print: Circle Deal Days will only be open to members of the Target Circle loyalty program, but it's completely free to join. Members of the paid Target Circle 360 tier will get early access to the sale a day early on Oct. 5.
Shoppers who sign up for Target Circle anytime between Sept. 27 and Oct. 5 will score a 15% discount on their first purchase post-joining. Those who upgrade to an annual Target Circle 360 membership will earn $50 in Target Circle Rewards, effectively cutting their $99/year membership fee in half. (Target Circle Rewards are cash-back credits that can be put toward future purchases.)
Opens in a new window Credit: Target Join Target Circle Free! Learn More Opens in a new window Credit: Target Join Target Circle 360 $99/year Learn MoreAmazon previously announced that its Prime Big Deal Days sale will return on Oct. 6 and 7. The event is commonly referred to as October Prime Day because it's exclusive to members of the retailer's Prime program, just like its flagship summer Prime Day sale. Early Prime Big Deal Days savings are already live.
Meanwhile, Walmart will host a Fall Deals event for a full week from Oct. 5 to 11. It's not a members-only affair, though Walmart+ subscribers may get early access to the deals. (The big-box retailer hasn't confirmed that yet, but it's been an aspect of its past sales.)
GET FREE AIRPODS 4: Sign on for T-Mobile 5G home intenrnet and get a free pair of Apple AirPods 4 or a free $200 prepaid card. Home internet plans start as low as $35 per month.
Opens in a new window Credit: T-Mobile T-Mobile 5G home internet get free AirPods 4 or a $200 prepaid card Get DealNo one likes bills, but everyone likes having internet at home. Since those two elements are in opposition of one another, it's a great day when you can find home internet that doesn't cost a fortune. Thankfully, T-Mobile's 5G home internet starts at just $35 per month, and signing up soon means you can cash in on some great freebies.
As of Sept. 16, sign on for T-Mobile 5G home internet and get either free Apple AirPods 4 or up to a $200 prepaid card. T-Mobile 5G home internet plans start as low as $35 per month. You can check your home's service availability here.
T-Mobile makes home internet easy, and we're not upset about scoring a free pair of AirPods 4. Once you sign up for the 5G home service, T-Mobile sends everything you need to set it up with two-day shipping. Plus, it doesn't require professional installation. Set-up is simple and takes just 15 minutes, and there's no monthly equipment fees or annual contracts.
SEE ALSO: Amazon just cut the preorder price on the new Apple Watch Ultra 4 — save over $10The cheapest T-Mobile home internet plan is on a great discount of just $35 per month which offers fast speeds and unlimited data. Plus, you can lock in the $35 per month price for five years. The $45 per month plan introduces faster speeds with no speed caps on the same unlimited data. Lastly, the $55 per month plan adds in Hulu and Paramount+ for all your streaming desires.
Before this freebies offer expires, make the switch the T-Mobile 5G home internet and score a free pair of AirPods 4. Because getting something for nothing in 2026 is a major win.
Every trailer for Wildwood has been a feast for the eyes, and the final peek is no different.
The upcoming fantasy adventure comes to us courtesy of LAIKA, the stop-motion studio behind films like Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings, and is based on the novel of the same name by the Decemberists' frontman Colin Meloy.
SEE ALSO: 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' trailer teases a treat for book fansWildwood whisks viewers away to the mystical land of Portland, Oregon, where an even more mystical land lurks just beyond its borders. That land is the Impassable Wilderness, an enchanted forest that's home to talking animals, roving bandits, and the mysterious and powerful Alexandra (voiced by Carey Mulligan).
When a magical murder of crows whisks baby Mac off to the Impassable Wilderness, his teenage sister Prue McKeel (Peyton Elizabeth Lee) vows to save him. Along with her classmate Curtis Mehlberg (Jacob Tremblay), she plunges headfirst into a world of ancient magic.
LAIKA's stop-motion animators bring that magic to stunning life in the trailer, from epic battles to a chase sequence between crows and the General (Viola Davis), a massive golden eagle. Witness all that craftsmanship and more in the trailer above.
Wildwood's voice cast also includes Richard E. Grant, Awkwafina, Amandla Stenberg, Tom Waits, Charlie Day, Blythe Danner, Arthur Knight, Maya Erskine, Jake Johnson, Tantoo Cardinal, Rob Delaney, Jemaine Clement, Marc Evan Jackson, Len Cariou, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and Mahershala Ali.
The absolute last time a company wants its namesake product to stop working is during a big annual event when everyone is talking about said company.
Salesforce learned that the hard way on Wednesday morning, per Quartz. The Salesforce software status page indicated that the company's enterprise software, used for things like tracking sales data and invoices, suffered an outage around 3:50 a.m. ET on Wednesday morning. The Salesforce Dreamforce event kicked off on Sept. 15.
Quarts reported that Salesforce's cloud suite became partially inaccessible to customers on Wednesday, as errors and other mishaps became more common than usual.
SEE ALSO: Why does the internet keep crashing so often? First Google Cloud, then AWS, now Cloudflare.By about 7:00 a.m. ET, the problem had been mostly fixed, and the brief Salesforce outage appeared to be over. DownDetector showed user error reports for Salesforce spiking around 3:50 a.m. and steadily dropping as the work day began.
On its status page, Salesforce attributed the problems to an external vendor issue affecting Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge: "The vendor has released a fix for the intermittent freezing issue affecting Chrome 153 version. Customers using Chrome should update to the latest available version, which resolves the issue. Customers using Microsoft Edge 153 version may continue to experience intermittent freezing, as the fix for Edge browser is still pending."
This may not sound like a huge deal, except that the roughly three-hour outage occurred right in the middle of the company's annual tech conference in San Francisco. Considering that Dreamforce largely acts as a marketing tool for Salesforce itself, it's really inconvenient for the company's flagship product to stop working during the event.
Salesforce is fortunate that the outage occurred during overnight hours in the United States, at least, and that it got resolved before most of the country woke up. Our condolences to the engineers who had to work tough hours to get it fixed.
SAVE $200.02: As of Sep. 16, get the Bluetti Apex 300 Portable Power Station for $1,498.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,699. That's a discount of 12%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Bluetti Apex 300 Portable Power Station $1,498.98 at AmazonFall may be right around the corner, but that doesn't mean we're out of the woods yet in terms of potential power outages. There's still the possibility of storms, so make sure you're ready to take on anything with a portable power station. If you've yet to pick one up, now's the time to do so, especially with one particular model that's on sale right now.
As of Sep. 16, get the Bluetti Apex 300 Portable Power Station for $1,498.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,699. That's $200.02 off and a discount of 12%.
SEE ALSO: The 6 best power stations for camping keep you both online and off-gridThis compact power station boasts 2,764.8Wh of power capacity with a total output of 3,840W. That means you can charge up devices like your fridge, air conditioner, laptop, and much more. It has four AC outlets, two NEMA TT-30R and NEMA 14-50R outputs, and a toggle to change voltage from 120V to 240V. With all of these amenities, you could feasibly keep your food cold, have cool air, get work done, or even play games on a console with the power from this device.
It's 84 pounds, but generally smaller to maneuver when you need to find a place to set it up. That makes it a great idea for use as a backup station or for use in long-term locations like your camper or RV.
If you want a great portable power station that can ensure you're always ready in an emergency, this model is a fantastic choice. Be sure to snatch it up while it's on sale.
Since AI companions became mainstream news several years ago, so has the panic around them. AI psychosis has driven people to mental health crises and, in some extreme cases, violence.
"There is a lot of media panic about how people are using AI companions," said Dr. Chloé Locatelli, a lecturer in digital media and culture at King's College London. But these chatbots are new, and so is the research around them.
SEE ALSO: Majority of Gen Z would marry an AI, survey saysLocatelli's research digs into how people have emotional and erotic interactions through and with technology. Her earlier research focused on straight men's sex tech, but given AI developments, she wants to study how people interact with AI characters, beyond the heterosexual male demographic.
"There are important conversations to be had for sure," about how companion AI impacts people, "but the data isn't there," Locatelli told Mashable in a phone interview.
She's trying to change that.
AI companion company Joi AI got in touch with Locatelli about a collaborative project, and she proposed a two-year longitudinal study through King's College's digital humanities department to interview Joi AI users. The study hasn't begun at the time of this writing because it needs ethics clearance from the department, but while having initial conversations, Joi AI invited Locatelli to be one of its "masturbation consultants."
Back in May, Joi opened up applications to document their masturbation habits. The company reached out to Locatelli personally to participate, and she calls it one of the highlights of her career so far.
Getting off for research"In my research, I ask people quite intimate and personal questions about their sexual preferences, about their interactions with characters," Locatelli said, "and to be on the other side of that has been quite interesting for my work."
As part of her role in the study, Locatelli created her own Joi AI character, Juan, a muscular Latino man (which, coincidentally, sounds like the example that Mashable's Rebecca Ruiz gave in her AI companion explainer). She also engaged with some community characters that other people made, erotic and not.
The variety of characters on the platform "shows a really interesting potential of digital pornography, AI and porn, [and] AI companionship," she said. AI companionship comes with complications, she acknowledges, but there's a lot of space for creativity.
Despite her research, though, she's someone who prefers to create sexual fantasies in her mind. There have been times in her life when she read a lot of erotica or watched a lot of porn, but for the last two to three years, she's used her vivid imagination to create scenarios, she told Mashable.
She even imagined sexual fantasies with her AI companion, Juan. "We would be chatting on the platform, and it would get a bit steamy," she explained. "And then when I would leave Joi AI and when I would be masturbating, I would take the character from Joi AI and imagine a scenario with him and myself, and transpose it onto my fantasy space."
The need for AI companion studiesLocatelli hasn't talked to any other participants, so she's not sure if she's alone in her experiences, but she's interested to find out if other people imagine scenarios with their companions. And AI companions are unique, she said said, from porn and other erotic content. The interaction and dialogue make it feel so personal and unique to the "two of you."
"That makes it very different to porn, and I think that's the interesting part. It's the reciprocity. It's the personalization," she explained. "It's the immediate shared fantasy that's co-created with this character, which I think is really ripe for sexual playfulness."
Through the Joi AI study, Locatelli also learned that stress relief was a big motivator for her to masturbate, rather than desire. She sees masturbation as a vitally important way to unwind, connect with her body, and get out of her head.
"That's something that, through the study, I became aware of because I was documenting when I was doing it and how I was doing, and how often I was doing it," she said. "Seeing how often stress was a motivator was quite illustrative for me."
Locatelli hopes her own longitudinal study can begin at the end of this month and that it will give researchers a clearer idea about how people are using AI companions, as there are different categories of them.
"There's so many different ways people use them, and I think that it runs a huge array of needs, wants, and desires, and each one comes with its own positives and its own complications," she said.
As for being a participant herself as a Joi AI "masturbation consultant," she said being asked to think critically about your sexual practices and desires is interesting. In her experience, what arouses people may be considered taboo or risky — whatever those terms mean for them.
"There is something about this study inviting a critical reflection on what turns you on," she said, and it might actually be beneficial for everybody to self-reflect on that. As a researcher, she found it a good experience to be asked, "How many times have you wanked today?"
It feels like there's a new food celebration every week. We're not complaining. We didn't celebrate National French Fry Day and National Hot Dog Day, but we know that a lot of people do. And smart people celebrate by taking advantage of promotions offered by leading retailers during these events.
National Guacamole Day is no different. We can't say we had this date circled on our calendar, but many popular chains are offering limited-time deals and genuine giveaways to mark the occasion. This is where you can capitalize.
Sept. 16 is National Guacamole Day. We're seeing special offers go live at Qdoba, Del Taco, Tijuana Flats, and more. We've lined up our favorites below so you can eat for free (or at a heavily reduced rate) today.
Bubbakoo’s BurritosFree chips and a 4-ounce guac with any entree purchase.
California TortillaFree guac and chips with any entree purchase.
Cocina 214Score discounted guacamole all day on Sept. 16.
Del TacoRewards members can score an Epic Fresh Guacamole Burrito for $5 (online or in app).
Fuzzy’s Taco ShopFree chips and guacamole with an in-app purchase of $5 or more with code GUACDAY.
Guzman y GomezGet free guacamole added to your main menu item.
Moe’s Southwest GrillScore free guac with any entree purchase.
MoxiesGet fresh Smashed Guacamole with Tajín-seasoned chips for $12 during Happy Hour.
Qdoba Mexican EatsScore free regular chips and guac when you make any entree purchase and enter code GUACDAY (online or in app).
TabaneroSave 20% on your online order when you enter promo code GUAC20 during checkout.
Tocaya Modern MexicanRewards members can get a free half-size chips and guac with a purchase of $15 or more.
If your garage setup is looking a little sparse — or your old cordless drill is finally on its last legs — Home Depot has you covered. The retailer just dropped prices on a range of top-tier power tools and high-capacity battery packs, cutting prices by up to 57% on flagship gear from DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Ryobi.
Below are the best Home Depot tool deals live right now to help you tackle your next project for less.
Best DeWalt deal Opens in a new window Credit: DeWalt DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit $99 at The Home DepotAn oscillating multi-tool is the ultimate fix-it tool, and this DeWalt Oscillating Multi-Tool kit packs serious performance into a beginner-friendly setup. Powered by a brushless motor cranking out up to 20,000 OPM, it handles everything from slicing through drywall and trimming baseboards to scraping up stubborn grout.
You get a three-speed selector alongside a dual-grip variable trigger, so you can dial in the power whether you're making delicate detail cuts or aggressive cuts through thick wood. Swap blades in seconds without needing an allen wrench, or use the included adapter to fit accessories from practically any brand.
More DeWalt dealsDeWalt 20V MAX Premium 4.0Ah Battery 2-Pack — $129 $199 (save $70)
DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 1/4 in. 3-Speed Impact Driver (Tool Only) — $129 $169 (save $40)
DeWalt 20V MAX Cordless Brushless Screw Gun (Tool Only) — $149 $199 (save $50)
DeWalt 20V MAX 6.0Ah Battery 2-Pack — $179 $279 (save $100)
DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench (Tool Only) — $199 $279 (save $80)
DeWalt 20V XR Battery Starter Pack (8.0Ah + 4.0Ah with Charger) — $199 $329 (save $130)
DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless Brushless 3-1/4 in. Planer (Tool Only) — $199 $258 (save $59)
DeWalt 15 Amp Corded 12 in. Compound Double Bevel Miter Saw — $349 $429 (save $80)
Building a workshop tool by tool gets expensive fast. This 4-Tool Combo kit hands you four essential 18V power tools — a 1/2-inch drill/driver (515 in-lbs of torque), a high-torque impact driver for long screws, a 5-1/2-inch circular saw that cuts through 2x4s, and a 280-lumen pivoting LED light.
Instead of having to buy power separately, Ryobi includes two batteries: a compact, lightweight pack for overhead drilling and a high-capacity 4.0 Ah battery that delivers over 215 cuts per charge. The kit includes a charger and tool bag, backed by a 3-year warranty and full compatibility with the 300+ tools in the Ryobi ONE+ system.
More Ryobi dealsRyobi ONE+ 18V Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit — $79 $99 (save $20)
Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench (Tool Only) — $79 $139 (save $60)
Ryobi ONE+ 18V Lithium 4.0 Ah Battery — $89 $129 (save $40)
Ryobi ONE+ 18V Starter Kit with 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger — $129 $159 (save $30)
If you’ve ever scraped your knuckles turning a manual hand wrench inside a cramped engine bay or beneath a sink cabinet, this tool is a game-changer. Milwaukee’s M12 3/8-inch ratchet delivers the raw speed and power of a shop pneumatic setup — hitting up to 250 RPM and 35 ft-lbs of torque — without forcing you to drag around a noisy air compressor or an annoying hose.
Weighing under two pounds and measuring just 10.75 inches long, its slim 3/4-inch low-profile head squeezes effortlessly into tight mechanical spaces where standard impact guns can't fit.
More Milwaukee dealsMilwaukee M12 FUEL 12V Cordless 3 in. Cut Off Saw with M12 XC 5.0 Ah Battery (2-Pack) Starter Kit and Charger — $199 $439 (save $240)
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench with Friction Ring with XC 5.0 Ah Battery — $299 $459 (save $160)
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit with (3) 5.0Ah Batteries — $399 $558 (save $159)
Milwaukee M12 12V Cordless Green 250 ft. 3-Plane Laser Level Kit — $599 $649 (save $50)
Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless Combo Kit (8-Tool) with (2) Batteries and Charger — $649 $1,298 (save $649)
SAVE $60: As of Sept. 16, the newly-released Waterdrop CT01 Instant Hot & Cold Countertop Water Filter System is on sale for $229.99 on Amazon. That's down from its $289.99 list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Waterdrop Waterdrop CT01 Instant Hot & Cold Water Filter System $229.99 at AmazonAmazon just dropped a solid launch discount on Waterdrop’s newest countertop appliance. The Waterdrop CT01 Instant Hot & Cold Water Filter normally retails for $289.99, but you can lock in an early launch deal on Amazon for $229.99. That’s $60 off a plug-and-play dispenser that gives you custom-temp filtered water in seconds.
Most high-end water purifiers fall into one of two categories: they either require you to hire a plumber to tear up your under-sink pipes, or they use reverse osmosis (RO) systems that waste tons of water. The CT01 dodges both problems. It’s completely installation-free — you just fill the 1.32-gallon tank, plug it into an outlet, and put it on your counter. Plus, because it isn't an RO system, it produces zero wastewater while keeping essential minerals like calcium and magnesium in your glass, so your water doesn't taste flat or stripped.
Beyond pure filtration, it completely streamlines how you make drinks. Its 6-stage filter uses an expanded adsorption layer paired with internal LED purification to strip out chlorine, rust, and heavy metals. Instead of waiting around for a kettle to boil or a pitcher to drip, you get hot or ice-cold water instantly. You can choose from five built-in presets (hot, coffee, tea, formula, and cold), dial in exact temperatures between 113°F and 203°F, or set custom pour sizes from 4 ounces to continuous flow.
It’s also surprisingly low-maintenance and family-friendly. The 1.32-gallon capacity holds about 28 standard cups of water, and the slim 3.7-inch side tank detaches effortlessly for quick refills at the sink. If you have kids around, the built-in child-safety lock prevents hot water from dispensing by accident. Each filter cartridge lasts up to six months, which easily replaces more than 4,500 single-use plastic bottles a year while keeping your daily setup simple.
Grab the Waterdrop CT01 on Amazon to skip the kettle wait times and get custom-temp hydration right on your counter.
SAVE $19.01: As of Sept. 16, preorders for the new Apple Watch Ultra 4 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm Natural Titanium Case with Translucent Gray Ocean Band) are down to $779.99 on Amazon.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Ultra 4 $779.99 at AmazonAmazon just knocked down the preorder price for Apple's ultimate outdoor smartwatch ahead of its official release. The 49mm Natural Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 4 with the Translucent Gray Ocean Band is listed for $799, but you can currently score it for $779.99.
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 builds on Apple’s most rugged, high-end wearable with key performance and battery upgrades. Wrapped in a tough titanium case with a sapphire crystal display, it features the new S11 chip and an upgraded Health Sensing System that tracks background heart rate every five seconds and HRV every five minutes.
In her reporting for Mashable, Haley Henschel notes that Apple continues to position the Ultra line as "the ultimate sports and adventure watch" and "the most comprehensive wearable across health, fitness, and safety". While it keeps the same core design as the previous generation, Henschel highlights that you get "faster performance, a longer battery life, and new health and fitness features" at the same starting base price tag as last year.
You also get super-precise dual-frequency GPS, along with off-grid satellite connectivity to text emergency services even without cellular service. Toss in hands-free Siri AI powered by Apple Intelligence, Audio Intelligence tools like Live Rewind, and full cellular freedom to take calls or stream music without your iPhone, and it's a powerhouse for your wrist.
SEE ALSO: Apple Watch Ultra 4 announced with no price increase, new featuresThe real standout here is the massive multi-day battery life, pushing up to 45 hours of Max Extended Workout tracking so you can conquer long trail runs or weekend camping trips without constantly hunting for a charger. If you do run low, a quick 15-minute fast-charge gives you up to 18 hours of normal use.
Preorder your Apple Watch Ultra 4 on Amazon to score launch-day delivery for your next big adventure.
The latest trailer for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping gives fans of Suzanne Collins' novel plenty of emotional devastation to look forward to.
SEE ALSO: Fall movie preview: All the 2026 films you need to know aboutThe prequel focuses on Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark's Hunger Games mentor Haymitch Abernathy (Joseph Zada). He won the 50th Hunger Games, also known as the second Quarter Quell. Because Haymitch's games were a Quarter Quell, they were an even more horrifying spectacle than usual. The Capitol reaped four tributes from every District, making the 50th Hunger Games a supersized battle royale.
Since Haymitch is alive (albeit not at all well) in the main Hunger Games films, you may think you know exactly how his Quarter Quell will play out. However, Collins' novel is full of surprises, and based on the latest trailer, director Francis Lawrence is bringing them all to life. Look no further than a horrifying chariot stampede that ends in rebellious applause from Haymitch, or an apparent plot to destroy the arena. Clearly, there's more to these games than meets the eye, and Haymitch and his fellow tributes may just be participating in the beginnings of the revolution that catches fire with Katniss.
SEE ALSO: 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' trailer teases Haymitch's colorful Quarter QuellThe trailer introduces key characters in Haymitch's orbit, from his love Lenore Dove (Whitney Peak) to fellow tributes Maysilee Donner (Mckenna Grace), Wyatt Callow (Ben Wyatt), and Louella McCoy (Molly McCann). Also present are some familiar faces to any Hunger Games fans: Caesar Flickerman (Kieran Culkin), Wiress (Maya Hawke), Effie Trinket (Elle Fanning), Plutarch Heavensbee (Jesse Plemons), and Beetee Latier (Kelvin Harrison Jr.). Presiding over it all is the ever-chilling President Snow (Ralph Fiennes).
To catch all these characters in action, along with an unrecognizable Glenn Close as Capitol escort Drusilla Sickle, check out the full trailer above.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping opens in select theaters on Nov. 20.
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