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Check out the best Labor Day sales that are still going as of September 3:
A quick look at the best Labor Day deals still live Best tech deal Samsung Save up to 30% sitewide Get Deal Best home deal Dyson Save up to $200 on select vacuum cleaners and air purifiers Get Deal Best pet deal Petlibro Save up to 39% on automatic pet feeders, fountains, and more Get Deal Best outdoor deal Solo Stove Save up to $150 on fire pits and bundles Get Deal Best self-care deal Solawave Save 35% sitewide Get DealLabor Day may or may not have real meaning to you past a disheartening sign that summer's ending. But this new calendar page has a consolation prize built in: extended Labor Day sales.
SEE ALSO: Switch to select Verizon mobile or internet plans, get free NFL Sunday TicketIt's more common than not for Labor Day sales to run for at least a day or two after the Monday that is officially Labor Day, with many spanning that entire first week of September. In fact, almost every single one of the best Labor Day deals we picked out last week are still live, and we're keeping tabs on them below (complete with end dates, if we have them).
Labor Day tech sales Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Our pick: Samsung Save up to 30% sitewide Get Deal Why we like itSamsung's Labor Day sale is still live across several categories, dropping deals on devices that could appeal to a variety of shoppers. Those in the market for a new TV ahead of football season can save up to $1,300 on a new Neo QLED or The Frame TV, while those who need a shot of motivation after the summer lull at work can save up to $600 on a new curved monitor or up to $1,375 a new GalaxyBook4 Ultra all together. Large appliances and Galaxy Buds are also on sale.
More tech dealsAmazon — save up to 40% on Kindles, Echo devices, Apple products, and more
HP — save up to 75% on select laptops, desktops, printers, monitors, and PC accessories
Jabra — save up to 25% on the Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 earbuds
Lenovo — save up to 68% on select laptops, desktops, monitors, tablets, and PC accessories
Roku — save up to $15 on streaming sticks
Dyson's prices are often steeper (and more intimidating) than competitors, so we'll hype any opportunity for someone to become a Dyson person at a more digestible cost than usual. Through Sept. 7, you can save a notable chunk of money — up to $200 — off of Dyson cordless vacuums and air purifying fans, including our beloved Mashable V12 Detect Slim (the cheapest Dyson vacuum with a laser) for $449.99.
More home and kitchen dealsMattresses and bedding
Amerisleep — save $500 on any mattress
Avocado — save up to $1,540 on organic mattresses and up to 50% off on bedding
Bear — save 35% sitewide and get two free pillows, sheets, and a mattress protector with every mattress purchase
Birch — save 25% sitewide and get two free pillows with every mattress purchase using code LDW25
Brooklinen — save 25% sitewide
Brooklyn Bedding – save 30% sitewide through Sept. 4
Casper — save up to 35% on all mattresses and sleep accessories
DreamCloud — save 50% on select mattresses
Ettitude — save 30% sitewide
Helix — save 25% sitewide and get a free bedding bundle (worth $330+) with the purchase of a Luxe or Elite mattress using code LDW25 through Sept. 5
Layla — save up to $200 on select mattresses and get two free Layla pillows through Sept. 9
Leesa — save 30% on select mattresses and get a free sleep bundle (worth $299) with every mattress purchase through Sept. 10 at 8 a.m. ET
Nectar — save up to 40% on mattresses through Sept. 4
PlushBeds — save 25% on all bedding and up to $500 on mattresses through Sept. 5
Purple — save up to $700 on select mattresses, up to $300 on bases, and up to 20% on pillows and bedding through Sept. 10
Saatva — save up to $600 on mattresses through Sept 5
Sealy — save up to $300 on the Posturepedic Plus collection and get a free $200 Visa gift card
Serta — save up to $900 on select mattresses and adjustable base sets
Tuft & Needle — save up to $700 on select mattresses and 20% on select bedding
Home and kitchen
Best Buy — save up to 50% on select major appliances and receive a free gift card worth up to $500 with qualifying items
Crate and Barrel — save up to 60% on sofas and other best-selling furniture, rugs, decor, dining tables and dinnerware, and more
CB2 — save up to 50% on best-selling furniture, lighting, decor, outdoor items, and more through Sept. 4
Dyson — save up to $220 on select Dyson technology through Sept. 7
Eufy — save up to 38% on the Eufy X8 Pro and L60 robot vacuums
Hai — save 35% on the Hai Smart Showerhead
Home Depot — save up to 50% in categories like Halloween decorations, lawn care, power tools, and more
Hydro Flask — save 25% on select drinkware, coolers, bundles, and accessories through Sept. 3
iRobot — save up to $300 on the Roomba j9+, i5+, and more
Meater — save $50 on the MEATER Block
Ninja — save up to 25% on the Ninja Creami, Woodfire, Foodi air fryers, and other select kitchen appliances
Roborock — save up to 50% on the Roborock Qrevo, Q7, Q5, and S8+ robot vacuums
Ruggable — save 25% sitewide using code LD24 through Sept. 4
Shark — save up to 35% on select vacuums and air purifiers
Stanley — save 25% on select drinkware using code GOODBYESUMMER25
Stasher — save up to 30% on select reusable silicone food bags
SimpliSafe — save 50% on any new system with Fast Protecting Monitoring and get a free outdoor camera through Sept. 3
Traeger — save up to $300 on select grills
Wayfair — save up to 50% on bedroom furniture and kitchen and dining furniture, up to 60% on living room seating, up to 70% on area rugs, up to 50% on lighting and faucets, up to 50% on mattresses, and more
Automatic feeders are game-changing additions to any household with pets, and several well-reviewed models from PETLIBRO are still on sale at Amazon. Through Sept. 10, pet parents can choose from multiple dry pet feeders for cats and dogs under $60, including models with WiFi, built-in cameras, and more.
More pet dealsFable — save 20% sitewide with code AUTUMN20
Litter-Robot — save $75 on the Litter-Robot 4 Kickstart Bundle
WilderDog — save up to 40% on waterproof leashes and collars, bandanas, utility packs, and more
Wisdom Panel — save up to 20% on DNA test kits for cats and dogs
Outdoorsy people who live for chilly nights are about to be in their prime, and they know the ideal evening wouldn't be complete without a toasty bonfire. Several of Solo Stove's crowd favorite fire pit bundles are already on sale, and you can save a little extra on top of that with the extended Labor Day sale. Use code LABORDAY to get $25 off purchases of $250 or more, $75 off purchases of $450 or more, or $150 off purchases of $850 or more.
More outdoor dealsBackcountry — save up to 50% on outdoor apparel and hiking shoes, camping tents, and more
Oru Kayak — save 20% sitewide through Sept. 8
Renoun — save $200 on all ski preorders
If you still haven't gotten your hands on a Solawave, the brand's 35% off Labor Day sale knocks the once-viral wand and serum kit down to $122.85; it's a cheaper, more compact investment than going full face mask. As a refresher, red light therapy is the bread and butter of skincare TikTok for its ability to stimulate collagen, penetrate dark spots, reduce inflammation, and more. Mashable contributor RJ Andersen saw legit results after one use. The Wrinkle Retreat mask, 3-Minute Pimple Spot Treatment device, and skincare are also participating in the sale.
More self-care dealsDrybar — save up to 30% sitewide
Lovehoney — save up to 70% on select items
Peloton — save up to $500 on Peloton treadmills through Sept. 9
Quip — save 20% sitewide
Shark — save up to $40 on the FlexStyle, SpeedStyle, and SmoothStyle hair tools
Therabody — save up to $400 on select massage guns and accessories through Sept. 7
Thinx — save up to 25% on leakproof and period underwear through Sept. 3
Missed out on shopping deals over the long weekend? Fret not, because Amazon has plenty of Labor Day sales that are still live. Here are some of our favorites.
Amazon Labor Day deals that are still live Best headphone deal Apple AirPods Max $399 at Amazon (save $150) Get Deal Best tech deal Amazon Kindle (16GB) $84.99 at Amazon (save $15) Get Deal Best kitchen deal Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 $89.99 at Amazon (save $30) Get DealAside from shopping during Amazon Prime Day, browsing deals at the mega retailer during holidays like Labor Day, President's Day, and Memorial Day can be a smart choice if you like to save some money. However, the long weekends also mean you might be away, taking a much-deserved break from real life. If that's the case, you might not be scrolling through Amazon's sale pages until the weekend is over. If that's you, we have some exciting news. As of Sept. 3, we're still seeing tons of great Labor Day deals at Amazon.
From robot vacuums to top-of-the-line headphones, you're in luck today if you feel like scoring a great deal on a serious tech upgrade. Here are just a few of our favorite Amazon Labor Day deals that are still live.
Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Our pick: Apple AirPods Max $399.00 at AmazonFor some folks, wearing earbuds for eight hours a day isn't ideal. If you prefer the comfort of over-the-ear headphones, check out this deal on the Apple AirPods Max.
If you're an iOS fan, you're surely familiar with the AirPods line, but the Max are the only model with an over-the-ear design. Priced at $549, other brands can seem to offer a better value. However, Amazon's lingering Labor Day sale price of $399 puts the AirPods Max in a great position. Plus, this sale price comes mighty close to the lowest we've ever seen — just $5 more. If you've been on the fence about investing in the AirPods Max, this sale price might help with your decision.
And now that pumpkin spice is on everyone's minds, we have to bring up the fact that holiday shopping is just around the corner. Paired with today's great price, means you might want to consider who's on your holiday shopping list this year, and if anyone is deserving of a pair of AirPods Max.
More headphones deals that are still liveSoundcore by Anker P20i True Wireless Earbuds — $19.99 $39.99 (save $20)
JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless Earbuds — $29.95 $49.95 (save $20)
JBL Tune Flex True Wireless Earbuds — $49.95 $99.95 (save $50)
Sonos Ace Headphones — $399 $449 (save $150)
As cooler temps arrive, thoughts of cozy weekends spent on the couch with a good book come to mind. If your bookshelves are at maximum capacity, ebooks might be the way forward. As part of Amazon's Labor Day sale, you can score the Amazon Kindle (16GB) for just $84.99, on sale from the usual price of $99.99. That means you'll be saving 15% on a lightweight Kindle.
Back in July, we were bummed to find pretty dismal sales on Kindle devices during Prime Day, so this Labor Day deal is a nice surprise. The Kindle offers 16GB of storage space, so you'll be able to download your favorite titles and enjoy them while reading at the park, on the way to work, or on your next long-weekend vacation.
More Kindle deals that are still liveKindle Kids (16GB) — $94.99 $119.99 (save $25)
Kindle Paperwhite Kids (16GB) — $134.99 $169.99 (save $35)
Kindle Paperwhite Essentials Bundle (16GB) — $198.97 $224.97 (save $26)
Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition Essentials Bundle (32GB) — $226.97 $264.97 (save $38)
Sure, the microwave was a pretty revolutionary kitchen appliance, but have you tried out an air fryer? These countertop appliances are something magnificent. If you're still non-committal, the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 priced at just $89.99 is truly something to consider. For starters, you're getting a 25% discount off the standard price of $119.99. Beyond that, you'll be getting four (incredibly useful) functions — air fry, roast, reheat, and dehydrate.
Within the 5-quart air fryer, you can whip a crispy batch of sweet potato fries from scratch, reheat last night's pizza, make homemade apple chips, or even bake a loaf of bread. Ninja says the capacity can handle four pounds of fries or five pounds of chicken wings. Those happen to fit perfectly into the snack menu for the upcoming football season.
More Amazon Labor Day deals that are still liveAmazon Echo Pop — $22.99 $39.99 (save $17)
Hydroflask Wide Mouth water bottle (Trillium, 24 ounces) — $29.89 $39.95 (save $10.06)
Roku Streaming Stick 4K — $34 $49.99 (save $15.99)
Amazon Echo Spot Alarm Clock — $54.99 $79.99 (save $25)
Amazon Echo Show 8 — $104.99 $149.99 (save $45)
Roborock S8 Pro Ultra robot vacuum — $899.99 $1,599.99 (save $700)
Labor Day has come and gone, but the deals are still here. In typical Amazon fashion, there are plenty of awesome deals still sticking around on Sept. 3, including some epic price drops on our favorite brands like Apple and Sony.
Here are our top picks for the best Amazon deals of the day. If none of these light your fire, be sure to check back throughout the week. We'll be making new selections each day.
Our top pick Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air (M2 chip, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $799.00 at AmazonSure, there are newer MacBook models around, but the 2022 M2 MacBook Air is still a beast and a solid choice for most users — especially those on a budget. Mashable's Alex Perry gave this laptop a 4.6/5 rating in his review, where he called it "an ideal job companion with excellent performance and one of the best keyboards around." And it's an especially great buy today, as the base model (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) is back down to its record-low price of $799 — that's 20% in savings and matches its Prime Day price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods (3rd gen) $139.99 at AmazonThe third-generation Apple AirPods offer plenty of upgrades from the previous iteration, including longer battery life, better sound quality, a sleeker design, and personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. We really wish they offered noise cancellation, but we're more willing to forgive the design flaw when they're on sale at this price. As of Sept. 3, you can slash 17% off and grab a pair for $139.99 instead of the usual $169. That's just $20 away from their record-low from Prime Day.
Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-CH520 wireless headphones $39.99 at AmazonWhile they're not Sony's fanciest headphones, the budget-friendly Sony WH-CH520s are still a solid pick. They offer up to 50 hours of battery life, a three-minute fast charge, customizable sound quality and profiles on the app, and a lightweight, cozy fit. Just pick a preset to match the genre you're listening to, or completely create your own. Regularly $59.99, you can grab the WH-CH520 headphones on sale for only $39.99 as of Sept. 3. That's 33% in savings and just a few bucks shy of their lowest price on record.
Opens in a new window Credit: Anker Anker Nano Power Bank (30W, built-in USB-C cable) $31.99 at AmazonSick of watching your phone battery dip into the red with nothing you can do about it? It's time to grab a portable charger like the Anker Nano Power Bank, which can take an iPhone 15 from zero to 50 percent battery life within 30 minutes. It packs 30W fast charging in both directions, as well as a convenient built-in USB-C cable to juice up your devices. There's also USB-C and USB-A charging ports to attach your own cable for non-USB-C devices. As of Sept. 3, you can pick up this power bank for only $31.99 as a Lightning deal. That's 20% in savings for a limited time.
None of these deals catching your eye? Check out Amazon's daily deals for even more savings.
Dropping one of Apple's GPS AirTags into the trash may seem like a major error, but it could be key to unlocking the false, climate-forward promises of city leaders and corporations.
Earlier this year, Brandy Deason, a Texas resident and climate justice coordinator for Air Alliance Houston, began dropping the small devices into every bag of recycling she dropped off for the city of Houston's new "all plastic accepted" program. The AirTags pinged at a nearby storage facility, nowhere close to where they were expected to be, and certainly were not superheated, chemically treated, or mechanically chopped up, as the program claimed.
A further co-investigation by CBS and Inside Climate News uncovered hundreds of thousands of pounds of yet-to-be recycled plastic waste upon visiting the waste-handling business, known as Wright Waste Management. The piles of garbage weren't just being abandoned, however, the tons of recycling are waiting for a promised overhaul of the city's recycling program, backed by ExxonMobile.
SEE ALSO: How much is AI hurting the planet? Big tech won't tell us.Houston unveiled the Houston Recycling Collaboration in 2022, in response to low recycling rates of single use and hard-to-recycle plastics, offering a "revolutionary" new way of repurposing the materials. Exxon and other Big Oil players have proposed such "advanced" or "chemical" recycling as a solution to accumulating plastic runoff, with the potential to turn plastic into fuel.
Local environmental activists were immediately wary of the universal promises made by such a recycling effort, and the potential environmental harm caused by what is essentially mass incineration of plastic material. Local environmental watchdog groups have been tracking plastics through the system ever since. City storage locations and plastic sorting plants are reportedly falling behind, failing safety inspections, or fully nonoperational, CBS reported. Wright Waste Management denied CBS's request for comment.
Despite privacy and safety concerns — and their potential appeal to police forces — users have embraced Apple's accessible live tracking tech, and this certainly isn't the first instance of AirTags being used for environmental investigations.
In 2023, several organizations and news outlets — including Reuters, ABC, and CBS local affiliates — used AirTags to fact check the recycling claims of city programs and major industry players, including petrochemical giant Dow Inc. Inside Climate News first published an exposé on Wright Waste Management and Houston's recycling failures in 2023, noting the use of electronic tracking devices by local group The Last Beach Cleanup.
Huawei, once a global smartphone powerhouse but now mostly reduced to the Asian market following a U.S. import ban, is trying something bold this year. The company is launching new phones, with the launch event scheduled mere hours after Apple's iPhone 16 event.
More precisely, Apple's event is scheduled for 10 a.m. PT, September 9, while Huawei's event starts at 2:30 p.m. China Standard Time on September 10, which translates to 11:30 p.m. PT on September 9. While that may be a little late for smartphone enthusiasts on the U.S. west coast, it's still notable that Huawei's event is taking place on the same day as Apple's "It's Glowtime" event.
Tweet may have been deletedIt's not just any phone that Huawei is launching, either. The company will unveil a tri-folding smartphone, something we've seen in concepts but never widely available, especially from a major smartphone maker such as Huawei. Details about the device are unknown, though analyst Ross Young says it will have a 10-inch display before folding, and that it will use the "most expensive smartphone panel" yet. Huawei's Executive Director teased the device on Weibo, saying it will be an "epoch-making product."
While Huawei's teaser image for the event obviously focuses on the tri-folding phone, there are reports that Huawei will also announce an electric car, as well as new smartwatches.
SEE ALSO: Xiaomi's SU7 electric car is stunning IRLShould Huawei really launch an EV, it would be following in Xiaomi's footsteps. Known primarily as a smartphone maker, Xiaomi launched a snazzy-looking, super-fast electric car early this year.
Rumors about an Apple foldable device have been surfacing (and resurfacing) for years, but nothing really materialized in the form of an actual product you can buy. Last we've heard, Apple is working on an iPad/MacBook hybrid, but we won't see it on the market before 2027.
College is the time to start figuring out your future self — but it can be a huge money suck in the now. In addition to tuition, which is no joke these days, you’ll need books, tech gear, and dorm essentials to settle in and take your academic life by the reins.
All the more reason to hit up Walmart for sweet deals on everything you need to level up your college sitch. Whether you’re a first-time freshman or moving back into the dorm, you know all too well that this smart gear will help you nail it on a student budget.
A pink laptop that’s too cool for school Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP Stream 14-inch Laptop with Intel Processor $179.00 at WalmartA fast laptop is a BTC essential, and this lightweight yet capable 14-inch model checks all the boxes and is a steal at this price. The powerful Intel processor and UHD graphics deliver speed whether you’re taking class notes, researching, or streaming in your (rare) downtime. With 11 hours of battery life, you can dart from your dorm to class to the library without juicing up, a nice perk.
Go ahead, take that 8 a.m. class Opens in a new window Credit: Keurig Keurig K-Express Essentials Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker $49.00 at WalmartCaffeine is another college must, and a machine that cranks it out should be on every student’s list. This space-saver is an ace pick because it’s only 6.5 inches wide and makes a fresh-brewed cup of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa at the touch of a button. Just pop in your favorite K-Cup pod, and you're done. The 36-ounce water reservoir lets you brew back-to-back cups for those all-nighters.
A mini-fridge that packs it all in Opens in a new window Credit: Arctic King Arctic King 3.2 Cu Ft Mini-Fridge with Freezer $125.00 at WalmartIf energy drinks get you through the day, keep them frosty with this slick and organized mini-fridge. The stainless finish gives your dorm room an instant bump, and its demure size still offers plenty of interior space to keep all your bevs and snacks chilled. There’s even a crisper drawer and a separate freezer for ice cream and frozen pizza.
'Shroom up your dorm Opens in a new window Credit: Cresswell Lighting 8-Inch Glass Mushroom Lamp $19.98 at WalmartDorms are notorious for their unflattering lighting, but this amber-colored mushroom-shaped light will grace your space with a soft, ambient glow. Use it as a low-light desk lamp when you’re cramming while your roommate sleeps, or pair it with a WiFi plug that enables you to tell it to turn itself off when your head hits the pillow.
Feather your most stylish nest Opens in a new window Credit: Mainstays Mainstays Retro Floral 5-Piece Reversible Bed in a Bag Comforter Set $26.96 at WalmartGive your room a homey touch with this super affordable bed-in-a-bag set. You get a comforter, matching sheet set, pillowcase, and sham, and you can pick from tons of patterns and colors to dial in your own dorm vibe. The brushed microfiber feels like a dream, and the machine-washable comforter is reversible, in case you spill on it. Mainstays offers multiple designs, some more gender-neutral than others, so take your pick.
Your go-to campus kicks Opens in a new window Credit: Crocs Crocs Unisex Baya Slide Sandals $24.95 at WalmartA cushy new pair of Crocs is a college must, and these sliders will get you around campus in top laid-back style. The signature nubs give your feet a mini-massage, the Croslite material feels like a marshmallow, and you can customize your pair with up to 12 Jibbitz charms in the shape of rainbows, paw prints, or strawberries. Add socks and walk on.
Apple’s Clean Up feature, currently available via the iOS 18.1 developer beta, is an Apple Intelligence tool that can remove unwanted objects from photos.
Keep in mind that the operative words here are "developer beta." Clean Up is still in its testing phase — and you really shouldn't download any iOS beta version without backing up your iPhone first. It's a rough-around-the-edges copy that gives some users early access to iOS 18 features before they officially drop later this year.
With that in mind, I wanted to test Apple's new Clean Up utility and pit it against other tools, including Google Magic Eraser and Samsung Galaxy AI. For this face-off, I'll be using the iPhone 15 Pro Max (Clean Up), Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (Magic Eraser), and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (Galaxy AI).
SEE ALSO: iOS 18.1 adds new Apple Intelligence ‘Clean Up’ tool: 3 things it can do for your photos Apple Clean Up vs. Magic Eraser vs. Galaxy AI: Test photosI decided to choose the following three photos for the test. Each one has a specific level of difficulty: easy, medium, and hard.
EasyThis first one, shot in Grenada, features a couple walking along the beach who, sorry to them (I'm sure they're nice people), needs to get removed from the picture.
A beach in grenada Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableThis should be easy for AI-powered object removal tools because there's a consistent background pattern and minimal overlap and shadows. Plus, it's got great lighting.
MediumThe red car in this photo is getting the boot.
A red car in a parking lot Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableUnfortunately for our AI tools, they've got a nasty little shadow to deal with.
HardAnd finally, the owl in this photo, shot in the Vanderbilt Museum in Long Island, will be targeted for removal.
Room in the Vanderbilt Museum Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableThe owl is inside the glass enclosure obstructs a significant part of the image, which means the AI will have to work hard to fill in the void.
Apple's Clean UpStarting with the couple walking along the coast, I fired up the Clean Up tool on the iPhone 15 Pro Max in the Photos app.
To my surprise, Clean Up auto-selected the couple and highlighted them. In other words, I didn't even have to "tell" the tool which part of the image I wanted removed.
Clean Up tool with Apple Intelligence Credit: Kimberly GI tapped on the highlighted couple — and it removed the woman. The second tap removed the man. And then, poof! They were gone.
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableThere's not a single trace of them left behind. Well done, Apple Intelligence.
Next, let's test the car photo. Again, it pre-selected some options for removal, including the red car.
This one is a little more challenging.
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableIf you look closely, Apple Intelligence left behind some subtle red hues on the shadow.
Finally, let's see how the iOS 18 Clean Up tool handles the owl removal.
For this one, Apple didn't pre-select anything in this photo. With my finger, I had to draw a circle around the owl. After using the Clean Up tool, here's the final image.
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableAgain, this photo is particularly challenging because the owl blocks a significant portion of the image. As you can see, this task required Apple Intelligence to fill in too many blanks, and as a result, it had difficulty conceptualizing how to replace the void.
Google's Magic EraserNow, it's time to see how Google handles object removal.
Let's get rid of that couple. Circling and tapping on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL was trickier than the Clean Up tool. It often required several taps and circles to ensure that the highlighted area is what I'd like to erase. However, it did a great job at removing the lovebirds from the sandy beach.
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableAs a bonus, Magic Eraser gives you four options to choose from, so if you don't like how the first one came out, there are three other iterations created just for you.
Next, I used Magic Eraser to remove the car.
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableIt looks like the Google tool added a sinkhole to replace the red car. I'm not a fan of this result.
Finally, selecting the owl for removal on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL was an absolute pain. It wouldn't register my circles around the glass-enclosed bird. And when it finally did, the highlight field oddly excluded some parts of the bird, so I needed to go back and tap that area to ensure they got removed.
Magic Eraser tool on Google Pixel 9 Pro XL phone Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableBut when Magic Eraser did its thing, wow, I was incredible impressed.
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableThere is some warping and discoloration of the obstructed area, but as you can see, Google's AI performed well in interpreting what lies behind the owl.
Samsung's Galaxy AISimilar to Apple and Google, Samsung's Galaxy AI did a bang-on job at removing the pesky couple walking down the Grenadian beach. (Thanks to the S Pen that ships with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, selecting unwanted objects was an easy task.)
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableInterestingly, Samsung Galaxy AI added a watermark on the bottom-left of the image, letting others know that it's an AI-generated image. (I haven't seen any prominent watermark labels in the other AI-generated images.)
For the car photo, Galaxy AI replaced the red vehicle with what appears to be some sort of crate — or a bale of hay?
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableMaybe it's a box that contains the last semblance of Galaxy AI's logic. Who knows? I'm confused and baffled by this one.
Fortunately, Samsung did a better job at handling this difficult image of a room inside the Vanderbilt Museum.
Left: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable Right: Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / MashableThe lighting is a bit off, the door doesn't look it'd open, and the lamp is missing a leg, but it's not a bad effort from Galaxy AI considering the complexity of the image.
Apple Clean Up vs. Magic Eraser vs. Galaxy AI: WinnerUnsurprisingly, all three AI tools handled the easy image well. Interestingly, there is a noticeable drop in quality with all the AI-generated results.
The winner of this object-removal face-off goes to Google. Although I'm not a fan of how it can't seem to smartly estimate which object you're trying to remove, it did a decent job at handling the easy and complex photos. The car photo was a fail, but Google's ability to handle the difficult image made it a winner.
Apple is in second place. It nailed the first two images, but it couldn't quite get the complex image right with the owl removal. (It's worth noting that, again, iOS 18 Clean Up is currently in beta.)
Samsung's Galaxy AI is in last place. It surfaced a bale of hay I didn't ask for. But it did OK with the beach photo and the Vanderbilt museum shot.
X's ban in Brazil doesn't look like it's going anywhere anytime soon.
The country's Supreme Court voted unanimously to uphold the decision on Monday, per the BBC, meaning the site will remain banned — and any anyone attempting to access it via a VPN will still be at risk of a fine.
SEE ALSO: X finally lets you edit DMs on iOS. Here's how.The Supreme Court decision isn't necessarily the biggest surprise, given that it's one of its own justices, Alexandre de Moraes, is the ban's main driving force. Musk and de Moraes previously clashed when the justice ordered X to remove misinformation, which X described as "censorship". X's official Global Affairs account then said the company's legal representative had been threatened with arrest, which resulted in X closing down its operation in Brazil — leading directly to the ban.
In its latest post, X's Global Affairs account said it would be publishing "all of Judge de Moraes’ illegal demands and all related court filings in the interest of transparency" in the days to come.
As for Musk, it seems likely that he'll continue to share angry posts and self-owning memes until this is resolved.
Ever sent a DM on X that you regretted (or, at least, wanted to change)? We've got good news for iOS users: You can now edit your direct messages on X (formerly Twitter) after you've sent them.
Announced by X on its X account as well Help Center, the feature "enhances your ability to correct mistakes, refine your thoughts, or update information after sending a message."
To change a DM after you've sent it, find it in your conversation thread, then click on the three dots menu next to it, and select Edit. A menu will pop up; select Edit again, make your changes, and click "Save" after you're done. The receiver of the message will be able to see that the message has been edited via an "Edited" sign underneath the message.
Tweet may have been deletedThe feature was previously available on Android and the web, but now it's available to iOS users as well. There are a few differences as to how it works on different platforms. For example, on Android, and the web, the recipient of the message you've edited will receive a new message that contains the latest version of your message (prefixed by the word "edited" so you know what's going on). On iOS, they will only receive the edited message if they haven't yet seen the original message.
The feature has no time limit, meaning you can change very old messages if you want, but there are other limitations. For example, each message can only be edited up to five times, and editing images is not supported. Additionally, editing encrypted DMs is also not supported yet, though an engineer at X said the company is "working on it."
A brand new season of Only Murders in the Building is here, and the prop team has once again delivered in a major way.
Just like in Season 3, the end credits of each Season 4 episode come with two visual call-backs to what we've just seen — little prop-sized details that may or may not be clues.
SEE ALSO: 'Only Murders in the Building' Season 4 review: Murder at the moviesWe've broken down each end credits Easter egg below (we'll keep updating this story as each new episode drops).
Episode 1, "Once Upon a Time in the West" Credit: HuluThe image on the left, a green box of premium quality "Olde Belgium" lager, is actually a throwback to the end of Season 3. This is the case of beer that Sazz (Jane Lynch) brings to Charles (Steve Martin), shortly before she's killed. "I got a cold case for ya," says Sazz, but Charles suggests fetching the 1966 Argentinian Malbec from his apartment instead. If only they'd stuck to lager.
The second image is a mockup poster of the apparently upcoming Only Murders in the Building movie adaptation, complete with the names of the core cast — Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, and Zach Galifianakis — and a line promising the film will be "only in theaters this Christmas".
Episode 2, "Gates of Heaven"On the left we have the small pig that Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) discover in the bathroom of the abandoned apartment opposite Charles' — in the west tower. This appears to have been the place where the killer sniped Sazz from, so we're guessing the pig will surely be significant down the line? We don't know who exactly it belongs to, but it makes a grunting bid for freedom at the end of the episode when it flees through the apartment's open door.
On the right are some playing cards, presumably representing the game of "Oh Hell" that Oliver and Mabel play with "the sauce family" who live opposite Charles. Could the game itself be some kind of clue? It could also represent the poker game Sazz set up for Charles on set of Brazzos back in the day, described in a moving moment in the episode as the time Sazz "found friends" for the lonely star of the show.
Only Murders in the Building Season 4 is now streaming on Hulu, with a new episode every Tuesday.
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableHere are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, September 3, 2024:
AcrossConcert tees, pins, posters, etc.The answer is merch.
The answer is agile.
The answer is navel.
The answer is ideal.
The answer is astro.
The answer is mania.
The answer is egads.
The answer is rivet.
The answer is clear.
The answer is hello.
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Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of GamesAre you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.
If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.
Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableBy providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for September 3 SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Here's the answer hints for September 3 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Striking soundsThese words are attention-grabbing.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedThe answers all relate to bell sounds.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.
NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Belltones.
NYT Strands word list for September 3Tinkle
Clang
Toll
Belltones
Ring
Chime
Peal
Knell
Jingle
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