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SAVE $20: The Dash Tasti-Crisp Electric Air Fryer Oven is on sale for $39.99 at Amazon for Prime Day 2024. That's a discount of 33%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Dash Tasti-Crisp Electric Air Fryer Oven $39.99 at AmazonAir fryers are miracle workers in the kitchen. They can help you whip up entire meals in minutes, whether you want to reheat last night's pizza or put in some chicken nuggets for the kids. Not only does your food come out healthier, but it might even be a little tastier, too. And right now, with the last batch of Prime Day 2024 deals you can still shop, you can get a great air fryer for less. Dinner is served — and it won't even take hours!
As of July 17, get the Dash Tasti-Crisp Electric Air Fryer for just $39.99. That's 33% off its normal price of $59.99 and a discount of $20. This price applies to the Aqua and Cool Grey colorways.
SEE ALSO: Prime Day kitchen deals: Frozen drink machines, air fryers, and moreThis compact air fryer only requires a small footprint for you to whip all the meals and other goodies you could want. It claims to be able to reduce any added fat to foods by 70 to 80% and can handle a variety of different meals, so you can make just about anything with it. It has three presets for you to use to cook your favorite foods, an auto shut-off feature, and a cool touch handle so you don't get burned when trying to pull out your reheated french fries.
If you're looking to spruce up your kitchen, or you just want to throw in the towel on using the oven to cook during the scorching summer, this air fryer is a great alternate option. Plus, for less than $50, you really can't beat it. Be sure to snatch yours up before this Prime Day deal is gone.
We have less than ten hours left of Prime Day, so if you're trying to grab the best tech and home items at record-low prices, your window of opportunity is closing.
If you're not into scanning massive lists of the best deals available in every category, we get it (though we are partial to ours). Instead, it can be useful to look at what people are actually buying from these "best of" lists, which is why we've gathered the 10 most popular deals among Mashable readers, sorted by category.
Whether you're looking to grab a new pair of headphones or are ready to jump on the air fryer trend four years later (no judgement), this list has got you covered.
Note: Deals with a 🔥 have dropped to an all-time low price.
1. Most popular TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 55-inch Q6 QLED 4K Fire TV 🔥 $299.99Anyone who wants to throw their slow 2018 LED out the window on a daily basis has likely been itching to upgrade to QLED. So when TCL dropped the 55-inch version of its budget QLED to less than $300, we knew it would pop off. The deal looks even better compared to Amazon's sale price on its own regular LED (not QLED!) Fire TV, which goes for $20 more. The 65-inch version of the Q6, which is on sale for $399.99, is the second best-selling TV deal this Prime Day.
Even as a more basic QLED, the Q6 gets bright enough to make HDR worthwhile, complemented by the noticeable boosted color accuracy from the layer of quantum dots on top of the LED screen. Compared to just plain LED, QLED provides an overall punchier picture and is way better for gaming or watching sports.
2. Most popular headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) 🔥 $168.99 at AmazonYou thought Apple wouldn't snatch this crown? Though all AirPods are at their lowest prices ever this Prime Day, Mashable readers are scooping the 2nd generation AirPods Pro the most. These are Shopping Reporter Bethany Allard's favorite noise-cancelling earbuds for Apple users, as they seal out ambient noise better than many truly wireless earbuds and can be charged directly from an iPhone 15.
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3. Most popular robot vacuum deal Opens in a new window Credit: Eufy Eufy X10 Pro Omni 🔥 $599.99 at AmazonSenior Shopping Reporter and resident robot vacuum expert Leah Stodart's favorite Prime Day robot vacuum deal has rubbed off onto Mashable readers, apparently, because this CES 2024 release is selling. Readers prioritize the full hands-off experience, and the Eufy X10 Pro Omni covers convenience on multiple fronts: smart mapping, self-emptying, small obstacle avoidance (think phone chargers and laundry), mopping, and above all, self-washing and self-drying of its mopping pads. You rarely find a full self-cleaning station like this for under $1,000, let alone $500.
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4. Most popular Kindle deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition (32GB) $179.99 at AmazonWe hate to hate on what our readers are buying, but we have to be honest: this is a mid-ass Kindle deal, especially since this is Amazon's sale. We expect the retailer to show out with deals on their own devices, but $10 off is disappointing, especially when we saw it drop down to the $150 range during last year's Prime Day, and all the way down to $140 during this past Black Friday season.
Still, we can't deny that the Kindle Paperwhite is one of our favorite e-readers, thanks to its gorgeous display and size that's pleasant to read on, but still keeps it plenty portable. If you're itching to buy it anyway, as clearly plenty of people are, you will technically get it for lower than full price. Plus, we haven't seen the price dip since December, so this might be your best chance to save some money, even if it's not a ton.
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5. Most popular smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch SE (40mm, GPS) 🔥 $169.00 at AmazonThe Apple Watch SE has long been the best option for folks who don't necessarily need the bells and whistles of more expensive Apple Watches, but still want the blend of a smartwatch and basic fitness tracker.
$250 is still a bit of a steep asking price for that experience, which is why we're not surprised that this drop to a new record low had people reacting — at the time of writing, this deal is only available in the starlight colorway. Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder, who primarily covers tech, deemed this deal one of the five best tech deals of Prime Day.
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6. Most popular tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad (10th generation, WiFi, 64GB) 🔥 $299.00 at AmazonIf you're sensing a trend, yes, people love a good Apple deal. Though Amazon does run decent-to-great Apple deals year-round, shopping holidays like Prime Day often offer some of the best, which you can see on this tablet's drop back to its lowest price ever.
The 10th generation iPad is likely the best option for most folks, with the A14 Bionic chip offering plenty of power for streaming and note-taking, without creeping anywhere near M1 or higher prices. The biggest downside of the tablet is that it isn't compatible with second-gen Apple Pencil or new Apple Pencil Pro, but it is compatible with the newer USB-C Apple Pencil.
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7. Most popular speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Pop $17.99 at AmazonAt full price, the Echo Pop offers a very budget-friendly option for your smart home lineup. At less than $20, it's a steal and saves you a few more bucks than if you were to go for the Echo Dot (which is usually $10 more than the Echo Pop).
If you already own a smart speaker, this likely isn't a must-get. However, our review deemed it "a good choice if you’re trying to save some dough while making your home a little smarter. Or if you already have a suite of Echo devices and are looking to add a little more Alexa to your home." We would've loved to see it return to its under-$15 record-low price, but just a few bucks away isn't bad either.
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8. Most popular kitchen deal Opens in a new window Credit: Chefman Chefman 6-quart Dual Basket Air Fryer Oven 🔥 $81.44 at AmazonScoring a decent six-quart air fryer with a digital display for under $100 can already be a bit of a task, but this is Prime Day. That means not only can you find that deal on this Chefman air fryer, but you'll also be getting dual basket functionality, meaning you can cook two different foods at two different temperatures at the same time.
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9. Most popular fitness tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Fitbit Fitbit Charge 6 🔥 $99.95Our sister site PC Mag (also owned by our publisher, Ziff Davis) considers the Fitbit Charge 6 one of the best value fitness trackers on the market at full price — and they're right to say it. Though you're paying just $100, you get up to 40 exercise modes, Bluetooth functionality with gym equipment, a mobile app that won't make you want to scream every time you use it, and compatibility with the suite of Google lifestyle apps.
If you're looking at an Apple Watch mainly for the fitness features, we recommend checking out this Fitbit instead to get the most bang for your buck.
Shop more Prime Day fitness tracker deals.
10. Most popular video game deal Opens in a new window Credit: PlayStation PlayStation 5 Slim digital edition $449.00 at AmazonSo far, the video game deal Mashable readers like the most isn't even a deal. The PS5 Slim dropped late last year, offering (as the name suggests) a more physically streamlined console, while also expanding the hard drive space from 825GB to 1TB, and of course, retaining the qualities we loved in the original console.
What we do love a little less is that this digital-only edition is priced at $449 instead of the $399 the digital-only PS5 cost, but if you're not too thrilled about that, you can wait until this console actually goes on sale — or until the rumored PS5 Pro drops.
SAVE $45.61: The Google Nest Thermostat is on sale for $84.38, down from $129.99, at Amazon for Prime Day 2024. That's a discount of 35%.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Google Nest Thermostat $84.38 at AmazonLet's face it: it's extremely hot outside. If you don't already have a smart thermostat, it might be time to get one. That way, you don't have to worry about whether someone's setting the temperature indoors too high (so you're sweltering) or too low (so you're on the Arctic indoors). Luckily for you, Prime Day 2024 is here, and that means you can score a great thermostat for less.
As of July 17, the Google Nest Thermostat is on sale for just $84.38. That's a discount of 35%, and $45.61 off its normal price of $129.99. Keep in mind that while this model is designed to work independently of a C-wire, you may end up requiring one depending on how your home is set up. So while this is an affordable smart thermostat on its own, if you don't know what that means or how to install one, installation is better left to the professionals who can get everything set up the way you need it.
SEE ALSO: I went through all of the Prime Day tech deals and these 5 are the bestThis smart thermostat is all about helping you save on your energy bills (and is Energy Star-certified). Set it to the temperature you want, and then it'll handle the rest. You can make any potential tweaks in the accompanying app, and the thermostat will handle things from there. It can turn on and off when you need to save energy, and the app lets you control additional functions as well, even when you're not home.
For under $100, being able to take a hands-off approach to your heating and cooling should be a load off of your shoulders. Grab this thermostat and see how it works out for you while you can as the final hours of Prime Day approach.
The Acolyte has trapped me in a vicious loop.
When I'm not thinking about its Season 1 finale (a Star Wars masterclass, by the way), I'm thinking about how much I want Season 2. When I'm not thinking about how much I want Season 2, I'm thinking about the finale. On and on and on it goes.
SEE ALSO: 'The Acolyte' sticks the landing with a banger of a finale — and I need more, statSide effects of this cycle include intense speculation on what a potential Season 2 of The Acolyte might look like. Yes, the finale was deeply satisfying, answering many of our biggest questions from the season. But it also set up several fascinating threads that could pay off big time should the show continue.
As we look ahead to the future of The Acolyte, here are nine burning questions we have for Season 2, starting off with the most important one:
1. When is Season 2 of The Acolyte coming out? Lee Jung-jae in "The Acolyte." Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.In my dream world, within six months! But as of now, Disney has yet to announce a renewal of The Acolyte, let alone a release date. Based on the varying times between seasons of The Mandalorian or Andor, it's possible that turnaround for a second season of The Acolyte could take two to three years.
My one request for Season 2? (Besides having it in the first place, of course.) Give us an order of at least 10 or 12 episodes. As much as I loved Season 1, The Acolyte did sometimes feel like it was rushing. I would have loved more time to sit with these characters and their relationships — especially Jecki (Dafne Keen) and Yord (Charlie Barnett), gone too soon.
2. How powerful are the twins, really? Amandla Stenberg in "The Acolyte." Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.Over the course of The Acolyte, we learn that twins Mae and Osha Aniseya (both played by Amandla Stenberg) were created using the Force. Because of this, they're basically the same person split in two, and proof of a Force vergence on Brendok. But what kind of power does that give them beyond any run-of-the-mill Sith or Jedi? We've seen they're both capable Force users and fighters, but hopefully Season 2 will push them and their power even further, so we can see their true potential.
SEE ALSO: 'The Acolyte' keeps referencing 'The Last Jedi' — here's why 3. What is next for Osha and the Stranger? Amandla Stenberg and Manny Jacinto in "The Acolyte." Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.By the end of the episode, Osha has fully embraced the Dark Side, killing Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae), and agreeing to hone her power with help from the Stranger (Manny Jacinto). That opens up the potential for a Dark Side-focused training arc, something we haven't seen onscreen much in Star Wars. So with that in mind, I'm going to need at least one extended training montage, complete with lightsabers, Force use — the works.
Then, there's the Oshamir of it all. The Acolyte has made it clear that the Stranger (alias Qimir) takes the art of seducing someone to the Dark Side very seriously. Will that seduction continue in Season 2, and maybe bloom into a full-fledged romance? Based on that glorious shot of Osha and the Stranger holding hands at the very end of the finale, all signs point to yes. Oshamir shippers, our time is now.
4. How will Mae fare with the Jedi? Amandla Stenberg in "The Acolyte." Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.In one of the most heartbreaking moments of The Acolyte's finale, Mae sacrifices all her memories of her twin sister in order to make sure she won't accidentally lead the Jedi to Osha in the future. Once the Jedi catch Mae, they bring her to Coruscant, where Master Vernestra Rwoh (Rebecca Henderson) says they'll need her help hunting down the Stranger. (More on that later.)
But how will Mae fit into the Jedi Order? Does she remember how to use the Force? Or did the Stranger's memory wipe — which also ridded her of any memories of him — destroy any training she may have picked up from him?
SEE ALSO: All 12 Star Wars movies, ranked from worst to bestWorst of all, what happens when Mae crosses paths with Osha again, with their roles completely reversed from where they started the show? Will they fall back into the same dance, one sister embracing the Dark, the other backing the Jedi while missing a crucial piece of the puzzle? Or will the revelation that she has a sister bring Mae back to the Dark Side?
5. What happened between the Stranger and Vernestra? Rebecca Henderson in "The Acolyte." Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.The Acolyte finale confirms the theory that Vernestra was the Stranger's Jedi Master, but it leaves the details of their fallout unknown — at least, for now. All we know is that Vernestra had a pupil who "turned evil," and that the Stranger seemed frightened enough of Vernestra to throw his helmet back on as soon as he sensed her arrival on Brendok. There's clearly lots of history here that's ripe for exploring in Season 2. What could the Stranger have done for Vernestra to give him those gnarly back scars? How did he turn to the Dark Side in the first place? And did Vernestra mass-memory wipe the other Jedi to cover up her own Padawan's fall? I sense another flashback episode on the horizon!
6. What the heck is Yoda going to do about all The Acolyte's chaos?Vernestra turns to another powerful green Jedi Master in The Acolyte finale — none other than Master Yoda himself. Presumably she's going to tell him about the threat the Stranger poses, but we don't get to see more of him beyond his lil green head. How does he react to the news of all these powerful Dark Siders rising from the shadows? Let's be real, if he's anything like Vernestra — or Sol, or Indara (Carrie-Anne Moss) — he'll be jumping on the coverup train right away.
7. What role will Darth Plagueis play in The Acolyte Season 2? (And why is he on the Stranger's island?) Amandla Stenberg and Manny Jacinto in "The Acolyte" (with Darth Plagueis presumably lurking out of frame). Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.Yoda isn't the only major Star Wars cameo in The Acolyte finale. There's also the quickest peek at a Sith Lord lurking in the shadows of a cave on the Stranger's island. This is likely Darth Plagueis, the Sith who would go on to train Emperor Palpatine. And while I'm definitely interested in seeing how his story (and Palpatine's) connects to Osha's, I have a more pressing question: Why is he on the island on the first place? Is he roommates with the Stranger? Just some Peeping Tom? Please, Plagueis, stop creeping on my ship!
SEE ALSO: 'The Acolyte's Darth Plagueis tease raises a huge, silly question We've got some questions left over from Season 1, too...8. Are there any Brendok witches left? Margarita Levieva and Leah Brady in "The Acolyte." Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.The Acolyte wrapped up most of my biggest questions heading into the finale, but not all! First up, the question of the Brendok witches. Most of them perished in the battle with the Jedi, but Mother Koril (Margarita Levieva) was not among the dead. She turned to smoke and disappeared before Indara wiped out the coven, meaning she could still be very much at large. Could she resurface to reconnect with her daughters in Season 2?
9. How does the Stranger connect to Kylo Ren and the Knights of Ren? Manny Jacinto in "The Acolyte." Credit: Lucasfilm Ltd.In an intriguing bit of musical foreshadowing, The Acolyte has used snippets of Kylo Ren's theme to score parts of the show, including several key moments involving the Stranger. Is there a chance that he — and now Osha — could be the original Knights of Ren from the sequel trilogy? In an interview with Nerdist, Headland took a good long pause before saying that this is "a really good theory." Which could mean nothing! Or everything...
SAVE $60: For Prime Day, get the Sony SRS-XE200 Bluetooth speaker for $69.99, down from $129.99. That's a discount of 46% and its lowest price ever.
Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony SRS-XE200 Bluetooth speaker $69.95 at AmazonPortable Bluetooth speakers are convenient and perfect for summer adventures on the go. Sony has been an audio expert for decades, so it's worth considering the affordable Sony SRS-XE200 Bluetooth speaker, which is 46% off for Prime Day.
As of July 17, the Sony SRS-XE200 Bluetooth speaker is on sale at Amazon for $69.99. That's $60 off the list price of $129.99, or a 46% discount, for Prime Day. This all-time low price puts it in the range of some of the more budget-friendly speaker options, so if you've been considering getting a Bluetooth speaker for around the $70 price bracket, this deserves consideration.
SEE ALSO: The best Prime Day headphones and speaker deals we've found are right hereThe Sony SRS-XE200 is loaded with features, the top one being the IP67 water- and dust--resistance, which makes it an excellent option for outdoor adventures. The sound engineering is also impressive, with two drivers that have a non-circular diaphragm, which means that this speaker has great audio quality. You also get a 16-hour battery life and quick charging to help you get 70 minutes of playtime on a 10-minute charge.
All in all, this is an impressively designed speaker for a great price.
More than four years ago, T-Mobile merged with Sprint to form a gargantuan mobile network across the U.S. Whether that's been a successful gambit is above my pay grade, but at the very least, T-Mobile can say it has the fastest network in the land. Well, according to Ookla, anyway.
The folks behind the popular Speedtest software (Note: Mashable and Ookla are owned by the same parent company) put together a report scraping user data from January through June of this year, concluding that T-Mobile beats Verizon and AT&T at almost every metric that matters.
SEE ALSO: AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile declare legal war on FCC T-Mobile vs. AT&T vs. Verizon: Which network is fastest?Ookla measured the three networks using multiple metrics, including raw speed and consistency. Spoiler alert, but T-Mobile won just about all of them. For instance, here's how the three networks stack up in terms of speed using Ookla's "Speed Score" metric, which combines download and upload speed into one number:
T-Mobile: 205.98
Verizon: 112.28
AT&T: 107.77
Not every category is that stark. For example, T-Mobile's consistency score (which measures how often a network puts out at least 5Mbps down and 1Mbps up) was within six percentage points of AT&T's, the third-place winner of that category. Still, based on Ookla's findings, T-Mobile has claimed the top spot in the mobile network wars.
Aside from working as the Mashable Shopping Editor, I'm also a professional dog trainer, a pet product reviewer, a dog show and kennel assistant, and a dog sport exhibitor. It's safe to say that I spend a lot of time with dogs, so I know what gear is and isn't worth pet owners' money.
My two dogs, a Border Collie Mix named Miso and a Rough Collie named Dashi, are also discerning product testers. They regularly help me test and review everything from collars and leashes to beds, dog crates, and treats.
From enrichment toys to supplements, these are the best Prime Day pet deals of 2024 — many of which I've already purchased for my two pups.
Best high-value treats: Full Moon Chicken Jerky Opens in a new window Credit: Full Moon Full Moon Chicken Jerky $14.99 at AmazonI'm not joking when I say that the Full Moon Chicken Jerky treats are my favorite high-value reward. I use them in the AKC dog show ring to hype up my Collie, during agility practice after a good run, and even with client dogs who are working on ignoring triggers like bikes and other dogs. They have simple ingredients, come in a huge 1.5-pound bag, and are almost always over 50% off during Prime Day and Black Friday, bringing them down to just $15. I usually buy a few bags to hold me over until the next shopping event. This year, I bought three bags of the chicken flavor and one pound of the beef flavor.
Best for keeping your dogs busy: Pawstruck Bully Sticks Opens in a new window Credit: Pawstruck Pawstruck 8-12-inch Bully Sticks for Dogs $32.49 at AmazonListen, we all love our dogs, but sometimes you just need your dogs to sit down and shut up for a while you take a work call. That's when I use bully sticks — it's basically the dog equivalent of putting an iPad in front of a little kid for an hour. My dogs love bully sticks, and I pair them with a bully stick holder for safety when I'm not supervising them 100%. Bully sticks are expensive though, so I usually save my chew purchases for Prime Day, then buy in bulk. This Pawstruck deal will save you a little under $14 — not bad.
Best poop bag deal: Earth Rated Dog Poop Bags Opens in a new window Credit: earth rated Earth Rated dog poop bags $11.19 at AmazonYou'd buy poop bags even if they weren't on sale, so you might as well pick up some at a discount during Prime Day. These Earth Rated bags are extra fancy, and lightly scented with lavender to make the poop-scooping experience a little less terrible. I like using these particular bags on hikes: If my dog poops and I need to tie a bag to my hiking backpack for the rest of the hike, I'll be met with a light hint of lavender instead of a wafting poop smell. This Prime Day deal will get you a little over $5 off.
More editor-approved Prime Day dog deals under $40These are all products I own, use regularly, have tested, or have used in the past and approved of.
Outward Hound Snoop Interactive Treat Dispensing Dog Toy — $7.27 $16.99 (save $9.72)
Wolfgang Premium Martingale Dog Collar — $15.95 $19.95 (save $4)
Native Pet Omega 3 Fish Oil Supplement — $17.49 $24.99 (save $7.50)
Stewart Freeze Dried Beef Liver Dog Treats — $18.98 $26.99 (save $8.01)
West Paw Zogoflex Toppl dog toy — $20.76 $25.95 (save $5.19)
Nylabone Power Chew Dog Toy Pack — $26.66 $34.49 (save $7.83)
Greenies Original dental chews — $27.99 $39.98 (save $11.99)
Bedsure calming dog bed — $29.99 $49.99 (save $20)
Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Treatment — $30.02 $49.99 (save $19.97)
VetriScience Glycoflex 3 joint supplement — $32.63 $47.03 (save $14.40)
Ruffwear Front Range Dog Harness — $34.97 $49.95 (save $14.98)
YETI Boomer 8 dog bowl — $35 $50 (save $15)
Hope you still have cash left over after Amazon Prime Day: The Home Depot will release its jam-packed 2024 Halloween collection online early Thursday morning.
After teasing the drop on social media last week, the home improvement retailer shared the first full look at its spine-chilling lineup Wednesday — including new add-ons and upgrades for its viral 12-foot skeleton ($299), which returns for its second restock of 2024. Shoppers will be able to spruce up "Skelly" with a new sharp-toothed Scary Head ($79.98) and a new accessory kit ($49.98), complete with a purse, shoes, and Wednesday Addams-esque wig. An LED Lighting Kit ($29.98) for its ribcage, which sold out quickly when it first went on sale last summer, will be on sale as well.
Skelly STUNS in new accessory kit. Credit: The Home DepotAs if one 12-foot skeleton wasn't enough, the Home Depot is also set to launch two other versions of Skelly as part of Thursday's drop. One is a new limited-edition "Servo Skelly" ($379), a 12-footer with a moving, motorized head. The other is a three-foot "Mini LED Skelly" ($39.98), another returning hit from 2023. The 12-Foot Home Depot Skeleton Extended Universe knows no bounds.
OK Kubrick stare... Credit: The Home DepotThis year marks the fourth coming of Skelly, which was refreshed for 2024 with customizable LCD "LifeEyes." Those who own an older Skelly model purchased between 2020 and 2023 will be able to buy an Eye Kit ($29.98) to update its peepers.
That's just the tip of the Home Depot Halloween iceberg; shoppers can expect to see a wide range of old and new faces in the upcoming launch. Leading the pack are the new 7 Ft. Skelly's Dog ($199), 12.5-Ft. Inferno Deadwood Skelly ($379), and 7-Ft. Animated Frankenstein's Monster ($279), which made their initial appearances with Skelly in the Home Depot's limited "Halfway to Halloween" drop this past April. Other new props featured in the launch include:
12. Ft. Giant-Sized Animated LED Levitating Reaper ($299), a glowing cloaked skeleton armed with a scythe
8.5 Ft. Animated Knight Dullahan ($379), a skeletal headless horseman
7 Ft. Animated LED Captain Cuts ($249), a gruff-voiced pirate with a parrot pal
5.5 Ft. Animated LED Fear Valley Wolf ($199), a rabid canid covered in fur and festering wounds
7 Ft. Animated Victorian Vampire ($199), a Nosferatu wannabe
9 Ft. Giant-Sized LED Murderous Maple ($249), a haunted light-up tree
7 Ft. Animated Plague Doctor ($199), a moving medieval monster
3.5 Ft. Animated Chucky Doll ($199), an almost-too-accurate Good Guy replica made
7.5 Ft. Animated LED Trickster Trio Stack ($199), a pile of creepy clowns
Mashable can also confirm the fate of the 12-foot Inferno Pumpkin Skeleton ($379), Skelly's gourd-headed friend from the past three years: After going MIA this spring, it will indeed be included in Thursday launch, per a representative for the Home Depot. A new three-foot mini-me ($39.98) will be up for grabs, too.
View this post on InstagramWe'll update this story early Thursday morning when links go live. In the meantime, shoppers can preview select items in the collection on the Home Depot's X/Twitter and Instagram accounts.
If you miss out on any of your favorite props in this week's drop, start popping by your local Home Depot between now and Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 2). Most of the company's Halloween collection will be available in stores by then — save for the Servo Skelly and 12-foot Inferno Pumpkin Skeleton, two online exclusives.
SEE ALSO: Live, laugh, LifeEyes™️: How the 12-foot Home Depot skeleton became a perennial hitThe Home Depot isn't the only retailer fleshing out (boning out?) its Halloween collection for 2024. Target re-launched its eight-foot, TikTok-famous Lewis the Pumpkin Ghoul ($180) online this week alongside four new friends.
Now is a good time to buy any Halloween prop you might have your eye on, as they tend to sell out well before October. For their part, we expect many of the Home Depot's offerings to fly off its virtual shelves in mere hours, if that: Skelly's new 7-foot dog sold out in under 60 minutes during that first launch this spring.
Today is the last day that you can save on the new Acer Chromebook deal with Best Buy’s Black Friday in July sale.
SEE ALSO: Google unveils 6 new Chromebooks, including fresh Chromebook Plus laptops with more AIThe big-box retailer is topping their previous sale for the Google Chromebook released earlier this year, which slashed the price by $70, with a $100 off deal on the new Acer Chromebook Plus 516 GE.
Best Buy’s Black Friday in July sale is competing with Amazon Prime Day and their slightly more expensive retail price for this device with a temporary price tag of $549.00
This cloud gaming laptop has a great display, RGB keyboard, a better processor than previous versions, and is packed with AI features intended to make the user experience a breeze. It's designed to meet the maximum requirements for cloud gaming apps like Nvidia GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Mashable’s Brittany Vincent previously reported:
Google's newly-released Chromebook Plus line comes with new-and-improved specs and souped-up AI features," Vincent said, before adding that its 256GB SSD has "plenty of space to store all your docs, photos, and more."
Opens in a new window Credit: Credit: Mashable Photo Composite Acer - Chromebook Plus 516 GE Cloud Gaming Laptop with Google AI- 16" 2560x1600 120Hz - Intel Core 5 120U - 8GB RAM - 256GB SSD - Obsidian Black ¤549.00SAVE $80: As of July 17, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are just $349 at Amazon for Prime Day, saving you 19% on their usual $429 price tag.
Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones $349.00 at AmazonAs Mashable's shopping reporter on the headphones beat, I've tested out my fair share of headphones, from the high end to the budget friendly.
While testing, I tried to avoid calling one pair of headphones the definitive best, especially as a person's headphones experience can rely so heavily on personal preference. However, if what you're looking for is headphones designed for all-day wear, I'd say without contest that the most comfortable ones I've ever tested are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones. And for the second day of Prime Day, they're on sale for $349 at Amazon, knocking $80 off their usual price.
SEE ALSO: The best Prime Day headphones and speaker deals we've found are right hereObviously, not everyone is working with the same head shape — again, preferences are important. But as someone who's tried Sony's flagship line, JBL headphones, Bowers & Wilkins headphones, and two additional headphones from the QuietComfort line (the QC 35 II and QC 45 headphones), the QuietComfort Ultra headphones feel the lightest, squeeze the least, and have the softest ear cushions. I've worn them for entire workdays and on flights while wearing glasses without any issue.
Mashable Shopping Reporter Sam Mangino also tested the headphones, and said in her review, "These are absolutely the most comfortable over-the-ear headphones I've tried."
Comfortable as they are, they're not without their faults. The Bluetooth pairing can be inconsistent, especially with multiple devices paired, which feels like a glaring issue at their price point. They don't support passive playback without being turned on (kind of defeating the point of having a wired connection), and could offer better spatial audio (though this is Bose's first attempt at offering it on their headphones).
All that said, their noise-cancelling is top-notch — these headphones were a godsend to me when I worked from home right across the street from a large construction project. Their battery life holds up, even with ANC turned on, and their ear cups fold in for travel (which can't be said for the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones).
At $349, the trade-offs could well be worth it for you, especially if you've been on the hunt for the most comfortable over-ear headphones possible.
SAVE $60: The DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale for $239, down from $299, at Amazon for Prime Day. That's 20% off.
Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Mini 4K drone $239.00 at AmazonDrones are incredibly fun, but not everybody wants a big electric bird. That's exactly why the DJI Mini 4K exists, and it's now on sale as part of Amazon's Prime Day discounts. It's a nifty little 4K drone that's small and foldable and still promises up to 31 minutes of recording.
As of July 17, the DJI Mini 4K drone is on sale at Amazon for $239. That's $60 off the list price of $299, a 20% discount for Prime Day. It's one of the best drone deals you can get this Prime Day, and a record-low price for this tiny drone. Amazon also has the DJI Mini 4K Fly More Combo bundle with two batteries, a shoulder bag, and a charging hub on sale for the record-low record price of $359.
SEE ALSO: The best drones for beginnersThe DJI Mini 4K is a pretty capable drone, with a three-axis gimbal that makes it easier to capture stable footage in 4K while flying at high speeds. It also has level 5 wind resistance, which means it can handle a bit of resistance from the weather, despite being so small. It can also transmit HD video over six miles, so you won't lose this easily.
Trello is a popular project management tool that's well-known for its kanban-style list format.
On Tuesday, the private data connected to 15,115,516 Trello user profiles was shared on a popular forum for hackers, as first noticed by the cybersecurity news website Bleeping Computer. It appears that a single hacker discovered a flaw in Trello's system and was able to extract sensitive private user data.
While much of the data connected to a Trello account is public information, not all of it is. By far, the most concerning part of the breach for Trello users is the email address data.
Over 15 million Trello users now have their private email addresses associated with their Trello profiles exposed to the public.
How did this happen?The Trello data breach and subsequent leak can be traced back to earlier this year. Bleeping Computer first noticed in January that the hacker, with the moniker "emo," was selling the Trello data on the hacking forum before providing greater access to it this week.
Both Trello's parent company, Atlassian, and "emo" (the hacker), have since shared more information about how this leak came to be.
According to a forum post by the hacker, they discovered that "Trello had an open API endpoint that allows any unauthenticated user to map an email address to a trello account." In a correspondence with Bleeping Computer, the hacker further explained that once they discovered the flaw, they put together a list of hundreds of millions of email addresses and cross checked them with the Trello accounts in the API. From there, "emo" was able to link those email addresses with Trello accounts and create a user profile for more than 15 million accounts.
Atlassian confirmed the issue with Bleeping Computer in a statement, saying that the Trello REST API was intended to allow Trello users to invite guests to public boards through email. The company has updated the Trello API to preserve this feature while preventing its misuse by bad actors.
"Given the misuse of the API uncovered in this January 2024 investigation, we made a change to it so that unauthenticated users/services cannot request another user's public information by email," Atlassian said in its statement. "Authenticated users can still request information that is publicly available on another user's profile using this API. This change strikes a balance between preventing misuse of the API while keeping the ‘invite to a public board by email’ feature working for our users. We will continue to monitor the use of the API and take any necessary actions."
Fixing the issue is certainly a step in the right direction. Unfortunately, the leaked data that was obtained through this method is still out there. And if one wonders exactly what can be done with this data, "emo" the hacker shared exactly why the Trello leak is useful to bad actors in their forum post.
"This database is very useful for doxing," wrote emo, who explained one can simply match the email address to a full name or alias attached to a Trello account using the stolen data.
Trello users should be aware that this sensitive data is out there.
As a shopping and reviews editor, I've hands-on tested my fair share of products, including headphones and e-readers, but my bread and butter is beauty tech. I've been obsessed with skincare, makeup, and hair tools for most of my life. And yes, I even went through eyebrow blindness in 2016 — it's a rite of passage.
Whether I'm reviewing a product for work or just trying out a tool for my daily routine, I love to get my hands on beauty devices to see if they do what they promise (and are worth the money) or are overhyped. I've certainly come away with some favorites, some of which are on sale for Prime Day. I'm here to save you the trouble of poring through user reviews by telling you exactly which beauty products on sale are actually good deals and worth buying.
TheraFace PRO Opens in a new window Credit: Therabody TheraFace PRO $299.00 at AmazonThe TheraFace PRO is probably my favorite skincare device I've ever used, and it turned me into a TheraBody Beauty stan. I use it almost every day to wash my face, employing the facial cleansing attachment. And while I typically use the TheraFace Mask for my LED therapy now, the PRO is still my go-to for the microcurrent, massage, and hot and cold tools.
This is an investment with an MSRP of $399 and an additional $99 for the hot and cold rings, but if you live and breathe skincare, it's worth it. The battery lasts so long and it truly is an all-in-one device. I've even used it for non-beauty purposes when I have headaches and need a little temple massage.
During Prime Day, the TheraFace PRO is on sale for $299, or $100 off, at both Amazon and Therabody direct. The hot and cold attachments are also discounted by $20.
Read our full review of the TheraFace PRO.
Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Wand Opens in a new window Credit: Solawave Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand $109.85 at AmazonBefore there was TheraFace PRO, there was Solawave. It felt like every celeb was using the LED device during their pre-event routines. I was totally influenced to buy it when it went on sale for Black Friday a couple of years ago. Note that I own an older model than what Solawave is currently offering.
I love the Solawave device because it's small enough to be thrown in whatever bag, wherever you go. I don't travel with my TheraFace because I'm the queen of never checking a bag and shoving everything I can into a carry-on duffle bag. But the Solawave has such a slim profile, that I never mind making room for it.
I do prefer the TheraFace Mask for all-over LED light therapy, but I absolutely love my Solawave for targeting my under-eyes. It's also so lovely for a little massage between my eyebrows (an area that also happens to house some gnarly scowl lines that could benefit from red light therapy).
The Solawave skincare wand is on sale for 35% off at Amazon and 40% off with code PRIME40 at Solawave while supplies last.
Read our full review of Solawave.
Shark FlexStyle Opens in a new window Credit: Shark Shark FlexStyle with 6-piece accessory pack $237.99 at AmazonWhen the Dyson Airwrap came out, I thought no way in hell would I ever spend $600 on a hair tool. And I still stand by that. But credit where credit is due, Dyson created a dope ass product. Which is why I love the Shark FelxStyle so much: It's the perfect dupe.
My hair is short, just above my shoulders, so I can't create the gorgeous blowouts I see across TikTok, but the FlexStyle does still help me with cute, voluminous styles. It's also become my favorite hair dryer by a long shot. I love rough drying my hair without any attachments, then adding the round brush attachment to give my fine, pin-straight hair some lift.
The Shark FlexStyle is already a more affordable Dyson Airwrap dupe, and during Prime Day it's dropped down another $82.
The iPadOS 18 public beta dropped earlier this week, giving us a sneak peek into iPad's next big update ahead of iPadOS 18's official release later this year.
One of the most highly anticipated features of iPadOS 18, as evidenced by the "most replayed" portion of Apple's WWDC 2024 YouTube livestream, is Math Notes. Screen sharing is another eye-catching feature, allowing users to employ informal technical support methods with tech-confused loved ones.
To try these features, though, you'll have to install the iPadOS 18 public beta.
How to install iPadOS 18 public betaKeep in mind that iPadOS 18 is still a bit rough around the edges. To protect your device, I highly suggest backing up your iPad. If you have an extra iPad lying around that supports iPadOS 18, I recommend you use that instead of running the public beta on your daily driver iPad.
Now that you're aware of the risks, let me show you how to install iPadOS 18 public beta.
Go to Settings.
Under General, tap on Software Update.
Tap on Beta Updates followed by iPadOS 18 public beta.
Hit the back button (on the top left) to head back to the Software Update page.
Tap on Update Now.
You may be prompted to type in your passcode. A progress bar will appear, getting your iPad ready to install iPadOS 18 public beta. It should only take a few minutes before the "Install Now" button appears.
As mentioned at the outset, the official release date of iPadOS 18 is some time in the fall, perhaps alongside the launch of iPhone 16.
SAVE $134: Bose's SoundLink Revolve+ Bluetooth speaker is priced at $195 in a Prime Day deal. That's savings of 41% on a popular portable speaker.
Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose SoundLink Revolve+ (Series II) Bluetooth speaker $195.00 at AmazonThe tech deals during Prime Day can often bring great value. This year is certainly no exception. If you're in the market for a high-end portable speaker, then this deal on the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ (Series II) Bluetooth speaker could be for you.
It's going for $195 on Prime Day Wednesday, an all-time-low price. That represents a 41% discount, and $134 in savings, on its typical list price of $329. That's nothing to scoff at.
It's got all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a premium portable speaker, including water resistance, a 17-hour battery life, and great sound. Price is a typical complaint with Bose products, so now might just be the time to get the high-end speaker.
SAVE $119: The 45mm model of the Apple Watch Series 9 with GPS is at its lowest price that we've seen on Prime Day. It can be had for $309.99 on Amazon, a $119 drop from its $429 sticker price.
Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS, 45mm) $309.99 at AmazonIf you have an iPhone and you're in the market for an Apple Watch, one of the latest models is pretty steeply discounted for Amazon Prime Day.
For just $309.99, you can get the 45mm model of the Apple Watch Series 9, released last year. Our reviewer Stan Schroeder called it "a robust and elite wearable device – the best Apple has ever made," thanks to its strong suite of health-focused features and powerful hardware. Its display has double the peak brightness of the Series 8, making it much more suitable for use in bright sunlight, too.
Between all of that and a new chipset powering the device to provide faster performance, the Series 9 may be the best Apple Watch you can get right now.
In the age of streaming, it can feel like everything is at the tip of your fingertips. But in the words of beloved cinema brat Dakota Johnson, "That's not the truth, Ellen."
Let me warn you — as Mashable's chief film critic and entertainment editor — at any moment your favorite show or movie can just be gone. Nowhere to be streamed! We can't anticipate the whims of studios like Max and Disney seeking tax breaks by killing movies or pulling shows from their streaming services. So, when you see a deal on your faves, treat yourself (and save future you some infuriation).
This very morning, I did exactly this to secure some of my personal favorites, either through digital purchases on Prime Video or old-school physical copies. So the streaming wars can literally pry these from my cold dead hands!
You can search Amazon for various movie/TV deals, exclusive to Prime Members. But here are my personal favorites:
Best movie of 2024 Opens in a new window Credit: MGM / EPK "Challengers" $8.99 at AmazonOne of the best — and most talked about — movies of the year comes from Luca Guadagnino, the master of steamy romance, whether it be the swoon-worthy food journey of I Am Love, the lusty summer love found in Call Me by Your Name, or the cannibalistic coming-of-age that was Bones and All. Yet the hottest of all, hands-down, is Challengers.
Sure, on the surface, this movie is about tennis (much to the chagrin of pope of trash John Waters). But just beneath its very sweaty surface is a triangle of regret, jealousy, and desire that throws Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor into intense scenes that are scintillating and sublime.
Plus, on Prime Day, this digital purchase is less than the cost of a movie theater ticket, and way less when you consider its leading lady Zendaya insists this hot hit needs to be seen at least three times to be fully appreciated. So buy it and watch it once for every side of this intense love triangle. You'll be a better person for it.
Best buy for animation fans Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon "Avatar" & "Legend of Korra" Complete Series Collection on Blu-ray $27.99 at AmazonThis box set includes all three seasons of Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender, meaning books Water, Earth, and Fire, and all four seasons of Avatar: The Legend of Korra, meaning books Air, Spirits, Change, and Balance.
Sure, with the Netflix live-action remake, you may have recently revisited this fan-adored franchise from Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. But with one buy, you'll have these Blu-rays for anytime the urge hits to revisit this sensational series. Or, hey, introduce it to the next generation, who will revel over the antics and adventures of Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, Zuko, Korra, Bolin, and many, many more.
Plus, the special features include behind-the-scenes featurettes, animatics, shorts, commentaries from the cast and crew of Korra, and more. Get it for yourself, or get a jump on holiday shopping for the animation lover in your life.
Best binge-watch Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon "Ghosts" UK $4.99 at AmazonThis madcap series from the sidesplitting comedy troupe that brought us Horrible Histories is basically a workplace sitcom about a bunch of unhinged ghosts bound across ages to the same English estate. So, when a living couple comes in looking to renovate the grand house on the edge of ruin into a bustling bed-and-breakfast, there's a lot of paranormal activity, all of it absolutely hilarious.
Forget the American version. The UK original is absolutely outstanding, featuring a superstitious cave man, a comically uptight World War II captain, a fussy Grey Lady from the Edwardian era, a bubbly Georgian noblewoman, a Stuart peasant who is still spooked from being burned as a witch, a pantless politician (who died in flagrante delicto), a hopelessly romantic poet/sex pest from the Regency age, and an indomitably chipper scout leader from the 1970s. Fish out of water in the modern age of their living roommates, they offer stories that are edged with dark humor, but radiant in physical comedy, gleeful absurdity, and keen observational humor.
Over the years, Ghosts has become my go-to comfort watch, even as it bounced from Max to Paramount+ to nowhere. So, when I saw you can snag all five seasons at a discount (each is just $4.99 right now), you better believe I added them to my cart without a second thought.
Best romance deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon "Pride & Prejudice" $6.99 at AmazonBefore there was Bridgerton, there was Jane Austen’s most beloved enemies-to-lovers novel. And while there are some stellar adaptations out there (from the divine miniseries starring Colin Firth to Bridget Jones’s Diary starring Colin Firth), Joe Wright’s sweeping Regency-era epic is my personal favorite.
Keira Knightley stars as the spirited and sometimes sarcastic Lizzie Bennett, who first loathes then comes to love the socially chilly yet warm-hearted Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen pre-Succession). Their chemistry alone is intoxicating (and that bit with his tensed hand — swoon!). But this flushed and flirty Pride & Prejudice also boasts splendid performances from Rosamund Pike, Carey Mulligan, Jena Malone, and Donald Sutherland — as well as deliciously repulsive turns from Tom Hollander as the creepy Mr. Collins and Dame Judi Dench as his ruthlessly snobby patron, Lady Catherine de Bourg. Simply put, this 2005 hit is utterly timeless in its pleasures.
And while I’d recommend buying it, you could alternatively take advantage of the Prime Day subscription deals, getting your first two months of Starz for just $0.99.
Best thrill-seeker cinema Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fast & Furious 10-Movie Collection $54.99 at AmazonIf you love Fast & Furious, you’re family. So embrace the high-speed heists and absolutely outrageous rescue missions of Dominic Toretto and his crew by snagging all 10 of their movies: The Fast and the Furious, 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast & Furious, Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6, Furious 7, Fate of the Furious, F9: The Fast Saga, and Fast X. (Hobbes and Shaw not included.)
With these absolutely epic action movies at your fingertips, you can come up with your own Fast & Furious ranking. You can marvel at the most ridiculous stunts, from Dom fighting helicopters from his car to Tej and Roman shooting into space. And — maybe best of all — you can expand the Fast family by introducing your loved ones to the pulse-pounding plot twists and bonkers family tree that’s kept this blockbuster franchise going strong.
If they need convincing, tell them Christopher Nolan loves these movies. Or mention how sublimely bonkers Jason Momoa is as the latest Fast villain. There's still time to catch them up before Fast X Part 2 comes to blow our minds in 2026. And at this price, each movie comes in less than the cost of a medium popcorn.
SAVE $12: Paramount+ with Showtime is 50% off for your first two months, but you have to act fast. The deal is only valid today, July 17.
Opens in a new window Credit: Paramount+ Paramount+ with Showtime $5.99If you've been wanting to watch Showtime hits like The Curse and Yellowjackets or Paramount+ originals like Criminal Minds Evolution or Evil (the best show you're not watching), now's your chance to do it on a budget. For an extremely limited time — like, today only — you can sign up for Paramount+ with Showtime for 50% off for two months.
Usually, Paramount+ with Showtime costs $11.99 per month, but on July 17, you can sign up for just $5.99 for your first two months. That's the same price as the Paramount+ Essential tier, which doesn't allow you to watch Showtime hits or your local CBS station live. Plus, it's ad-free. In other words, it's a total steal.
SEE ALSO: Amazon's Prime Day TV deals are really goodSure, you'll have to pay full price once your first two months are up, but you can watch a whole lot of stuff before then. It's up to you whether you want to keep things rolling at the full cost per month after that, or cancel altogether. You could also downgrade to the Essential tier and keep paying the same price (although you'll lose access to Showtime and your live local station). It's also worth noting that the price for the Showtime plan is expected to increase to $12.99 per month at the end of August, making this even more of an incentive to grab the deal. Stream as much as you can before the inevitable price hike.
SAVE $200: The HP OmniBook X is one of the first Copilot+ PCs on the market, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite. Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale already has it on sale for $999.99, down from the list price of $1,199.99. That's 17% off.
Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP OmniBook X $999.99 at Best BuyA new era of computing is upon us, and the HP OmniBook X is one of the new candidates for that revolution. AI PCs have been all the rage in the last few weeks, and now we've got a solid discount on one of the first Copilot+ PCs on the market, making it easier for folks to make a bet on these new PCs.
As of July 17, the HP OmniBook X is available at Best Buy for $999.99. That's $200 off the list price of $1,199.99, a 17% discount as a part of Best Buy's Prime Day counter-sale. The HP OmniBook X is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, an ARM chip like the Apple Silicon found in MacBooks today. The key draw here is the ability to run AI tools efficiently and the excellent battery life, both of which are important features in a new laptop now.
SEE ALSO: I find laptop deals for a living, and these are the best ones to buy this Prime DayWe had the HP OmniBook X in for review very recently, and it got a glowing 4.5 score from our East Coast Tech Editor, Kimberly Gedeon. In the review, she called it the best Windows laptop she's reviewed this year, noting that the processor does, indeed, beat the M3 MacBooks. That's big praise and put together with the 16 hours of battery life on a single charge as our review reported, this laptop is easy to recommend, especially under $1,000.
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