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Save nearly $30 on 'EA College Football 25' with this Prime Day deal still available

Mashable - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:15

SAVE $27: Amazon has EA Sports College Football 25 for nearly 40% off. It's currently $42.99, a huge discount from its $69.99 list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Electronic Arts EA Sports College Football 25 $42.99 at Amazon
$69.99 Save $27.00 Get Deal

In real life, college football is heating up with thrilling upsets and a race to a new 12-team playoff that's sure to pack plenty of excitement in the postseason. You probably can't go and join the roster at Georgia right now, but you can step into their cleats virtually with EA Sports College Football 25, which is deeply discounted for October Prime Day.

The first official college football video game in a decade is a delightful return to form for a series that was a good deal better than Madden when it went dormant in 2014. The developers lovingly rendered and included stunningly accurate portrayals of each included school's stadium, including obscure pre-game rituals that only alumni should know about.

The part where you actually play football is really good, too, thanks to a variety of modes that let you inhabit whatever role you want to inhabit and do almost anything you want. Do you want Kennesaw State to suddenly become a national powerhouse? The world is your oyster in College Football 25.

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Netflix's 'Jentry Chau vs the Underworld' teaser has anime Ali Wong slaying demons

Mashable - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:00
Netflix has dropped its teaser for Echo Wu's "Jentry Chau vs the Underworld", an upcoming anime series starring Ali Wong.

Apple Vision Pro: You may never meet The Weeknd, but this new experience brings you close

Mashable - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:00

Music videos are so yesterday. It's 2024 — time to strap on the Vision Pro and experience Apple Immersive Video instead.

Apple just revealed that The Weeknd, who made a cameo appearance during the iPhone 16 "Glowtime" livestream, is unleashing a new "breathtaking immersive experience" that is designed exclusively for the Vision Pro. It will celebrate a new song from the "Blinding Lights" crooner.

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This will be all part of the Apple Immersive Video experience, a new-ish, enveloping 3D storytelling format, enhanced with spatial audio, that transports viewers into the center of the action with a 180-degree field of view.

It's not out yet, though. It'll be released next month, Apple said in a press release.

SEE ALSO: Apple Vision Pro: I watched a Billie Eilish concert in Bora Bora — and I didn't need to spend a penny Apple announces 5 additional new immersive experiences for Vision Pro

In addition to the The Weeknd's music video, Apple is dropping an immersive film called 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend that features the first-ever NBA vs. WNBA 3-point challenge between Steph Curry and Sabrina Ionescu.

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You can enjoy 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend on Oct. 17.

Other upcoming Apple Immersive Video projects arriving on Vision Pro include:

  • Concert for One: Imagine getting up close and personal with your favorite artists in the most intimate way possible. Kicking things off is a performance by British singer-songwriter, RAYE. Apple’s latest concert series is dropping later this year.

  • Adventure takes you on thrilling journeys with pioneering athletes as they conquer the world’s most breathtaking challenges. In a new upcoming episode called “Ice Dive," viewers will join freediver Ant Williams as he attempts to break his record for the longest distance under ice on a single breath. This will launch in December.

  • Elevated: This show is for viewers who enjoy aerial views of sweeping landscapes. The first episode, for example, showcases Hawaii's majestic volcanoes, awe-inspiring waterfalls, and other eye-catching natural wonders. It's already been released for U.S. Vision Pro users, but it now has global availability.

As if that's not enough, Apple also announced that Submerged, the Vision Pro's first scripted short in the "Apple Immersive Video" format, is dropping. Submerged allows users to follow the troubles of a WWI-era crew inside a torpedo-attacked submarine.

Promo image for "Submerged" Credit: Apple

It will be available to stream via the Apple TV app on Vision Pro starting today.

'Conclave' trailer promises political shenanigans at the Vatican

Mashable - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 11:53
Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini star in "Conclave." Watch the trailer.

Amazon Prime Day monitor deals are still going strong on Samsung, Asus, and Acer models

Mashable - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 11:36

Amazon's October Prime Day might be over according to the calendar, but we're still seeing major discounts. If you're shopping for a new monitor, you're still in luck and will have your pick of brand, size, and specialty. Here are some top deals to shop after Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.

Post Prime Day monitor deals at Amazon Best monitor for work Samsung Essentials S3 Monitor (27-inches, 100Hz, HDMI/VGA) $129.99 at Amazon (save $50) Get Deal Best gaming monitor Acer Nitro Monitor (23.8-inches, 165Hz) $99.99 at Amazon (save $73) Get Deal Best portable monitor Asus ZenScreen $119 at Amazon (save $20) Get Deal

If you've never had the heavenly experience of working with an external monitor, you're missing out. A second monitor can make all the difference when it comes to productivity. Or an addition monitor on your desktop can be great for gaming during your free time. And if you travel often, a portable monitor can be excellent for both working and streaming shows without needing to log into your accounts on a hotel TV.

Amazon has some special deals in store for those who know the joys of having an additional monitor. Here are some of our favorites.

Best monitor for work Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung Essentials S3 Monitor (27-inches, 100Hz, HDMI/VGA) $129.99 at Amazon
$179.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The 27-inch Samsung Essentials S3 monitor means business when it comes to display. The curved monitor give you a more immersive feel, which might not seem super necessary when filling in a spreadsheet, but it certainly is useful. It's also great for watching your favorite movies and shows once the workday is over. During Amazon's post Prime Day sale, the monitor is on sale for just $129.99, down from the normal price of $179.99, which means you'll be saving $50.

Best gaming monitor Opens in a new window Credit: Acer Acer Nitro Monitor (23.8-inches, 165Hz) $99.99 at Amazon
$172.99 Save $73.00 Get Deal Why we like it

The Acer Nitro monitor could be great if you're shopping for an affordable gaming monitor. Amazon's sale price brings the monitor down to just $99.99, which works out to a 42% discount off the list price of $172.99. The 23.8-inch monitor uses Acer's ZeroFrame design for a full view of the display. AMD Freesynch gives you a speedy refresh rate and response time, ideal for gaming or watching your favorite YouTuber stream while gaming.

Best portable monitor Opens in a new window Credit: Asus Asus ZenScreen $119.00 at Amazon
$139.00 Save $20.00 Get Deal Why we like it

If work takes you away from home or the office often, a portable monitor might be ideal. With a super lightweight design, the Asus ZenScreen measures 15.6 inches and comes with the ability to mount it on a tripod. The anti-glare screen makes it easier on the eyes, as does the low blue light technology and anti-flicker technology. Adding to the travel-friendly design of the portable monitor, the Asus ZenScreen doesn't require its own power source, but rather powers through a USB-C connection to your laptop. That means there's one less plug to pack on your travels.

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What Mashable readers bought during October Prime Day — some are still on sale

Mashable - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 11:23

While Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days may have technically come to an end on October 9, we know well that Amazon extends their sales past the official date.

If you're curious about all the deals that are still live, we're still following them here. But now that the event has wrapped, we're curious about the things our readers actually bought. We put together lists of all the best deals on headphones, tablet, and laptops during these events, but that doesn't always mean that's what our readers are excited about.

We have all the details on what our readers actually purchased during Prime Big Deal Days, and let's just say you guys really like AirPods. If you're curious what other people are buying (we always are), here are the 10 most popular products Mashable readers bought during Amazon's recent sale.

1. Most popular headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirPods Pro 2 $189.99 at Amazon
$249.00 Save $59.01 Get Deal Why people like it

They topped the pack last Prime Day, so it's no surprise that they're back on top this time. Apple AirPods Pro 2, were easily the most popular item purchased during Prime Big Deal Days, and we get why. The noise cancellation on these earbuds is seriously good, and with sweat- and dust-resistance, they're great for working out too. They were down to their all-time low price during this Prime Day, and while they've gone back up in price, they're still 24% off for $189.99.

2. Most popular tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPad, 9th generation (A13, 64GB, WiFi) $199.00 at Amazon
$329.00 Save $130.00 Get Deal Why people like it

Yes, another Apple product tops the list. The iPad 9th generation is the cheapest iPad we've ever seen at $199. It still has plenty of processing power with the A13 chip so you can read, stream, and game without delay. It's still on sale post-Prime Day for 40% off.

3. Most popular e-reader deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite $149.99 at Amazon
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The Kindle Paperwhite is the best e-reader we've tested, and it's a favorite of our readers too. With 16GB of storage, you can hold your entire library in this Kindle. Plus, it comes with adjustable warmth and brightness, making it suitable for reading in any environment. During Prime Day it was down to $124.99, but it's back up to $149.99. You can try and hold out for a good deal come Black Friday, but we don't blame you if you're ready to buy it at full price.

4. Most popular budget headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation $119.99 at Amazon
Get Deal Why people like it

This Prime Day, we had a sneaky new competitor in the headphone popularity contest — the Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation. It's for good reason, these earbuds dropped to just $34.99 during Prime Big Deal Days. The price was certainly unbeatable, and even though they've climbed back up to $119.99, they're still a budget-friendly choice — cheaper than the AirPods Pro 2.

5. Most popular smart home deal Opens in a new window Credit: Tapo Tapo TP-Link Smart Light Bulb $22.99 at Amazon
$24.99 Save $2.00 Get Deal Why people like it

If you're looking to create a real vibe in your home, smart bulbs certainly help with that. Tapo TP-Link Smart Bulbs are the most popular option among our readers. There are 16 million color options, with adjustable warm and cool white tones too. They're compatible with both Alexa and Google Home and controlled through Tapo app on your smartphone. They're still on sale for a minor discount, saving you 8%.

6. Most popular tracker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple AirTags 4-pack $79.98 at Amazon
$99.00 Save $19.02 Get Deal Why people like it

The deals on Apple AirTags are still live post-Prime Day. They're down to $79.98, saving you 19%. You save by buying in bulk with this 4-pack of AirTags, so you can keep track of your keys, luggage, or whatever you need. It's no wonder our readers like these, when they've been the hero in several news stories this year.

7. Most popular Echo device deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon Echo Dot $49.99 at Amazon
Get Deal Why people like it

Of all the Echo devices on sale during Prime Big Deal Days, the Echo Dot was our readers' favorite. It makes sense considering it dropped down in price to $22.99. It's back up to $49.99 now, but if you're still interested, it's a great smart home device with vibrant sound and Alexa routines.

8. Most popular home security deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Blink Outdoor 4 $89.99 at Amazon
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There are a lot of home security options, some far better than others, but the one our readers prefer is the Blink Outdoor 4. This speaker mounts outside and delivers clear 1080p HD video quality. It features two-way talk so you can monitor visitors, even when you're away from home. It's no longer on sale, but you can buy it for $89.99.

9. Most popular smartwatch deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS, 41mm) $299.00 at Amazon
$399.00 Save $100.00 Get Deal Why people like it

With all the fitness trackers and smartwatches on sale during Prime Day, the one our readers bought the most is the Apple Watch Series 9. And the good news is, it's still on sale for $299, saving you $100. This model comes with a silver aluminum case and a blue loop band, and will help you track all your fitness goals.

10. Most popular printer deal Opens in a new window Credit: HP HP ENVY 6455e Wireless Color Inkjet Printer $89.99 at Amazon
$149.99 Save $60.00 Get Deal Why people like it

If you want a printer that does it all — print in color, scan, and copy — the HP ENVY 6455e Wireless Color Inkjet Printer is a fantastic option. Our readers agree, as it was the most purchased printer during Prime Big Deal Days. It's capable of mobile printing, plus it comes with three months of Instant Ink with HP+.

Internet Archive data breach: Hacker claims to ‘See 31 million of you' on Have I Been Pwned

Mashable - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 11:16

The Internet Archive is currently under attack from hacker groups. And, it seems these bad actors have been able to access sensitive data for millions of the Internet Archive's users.

The non-profit Internet Archive, which keeps archived versions of digital media including websites via The Wayback Machine, has been suffering from distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks since the beginning of the week. These attacks have resulted in prolonged inaccessibility.

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"@internetarchive is being cautious and prioritizing keeping data safe at the expense of service availability," posted Internet Archive digital librarian Brewster Kahle on his X account.

However, the DDoS attacks aren't the only thing the Internet Archive has to worry about. It appears that the Internet Archive has been unable to keep at least some of its data safe as it undergoes attacks from threat actors. 

SEE ALSO: Internet Archive loses first ruling in copyright lawsuit

Emails, screen names, and encrypted passwords for 31 million Internet Archive users have been stolen in a data breach. At this time, it's unclear if the data breach and the DDoS attacks are related.

Internet Archive hacked

Along with the downtime related to the DDoS attacks, social media users began noticing a pop-up prompt on the Internet Archive's website on Wednesday.

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"Have you ever felt like the Internet Archive runs on sticks and is constantly on the verge of suffering a catastrophic security breach?" read the prompt. "It just happened. See 31 million of you on HIBP!"

HIBP refers to the website Have I Been Pwned, a website that notifies users if their data was involved in a data breach.

According to Bleeping Computer, Have I Been Pwned founder Troy Hunt confirmed to the outlet that they had received a 6.4GB SQL database file which includes users' "email addresses, screen names, password change timestamps, Bcrypt-hashed passwords, and other internal data."

Hunt has been able to confirm the legitimacy of the data. Based on the timestamp on the hacked information, it appears that it was likely stolen on September 28, 2024. Hunt said that he contacted the Internet Archive before loading the data into the Have I Been Pwned service. He has not yet heard back.

A group known as SN-Blackmeta has claimed responsibility for the DDoS attack. Again, its unclear if they are involved in the data breach. The group said that it carried out the DDoS attack because of the United States' support for Israel and that the Internet Archive "belongs to the USA." Many social media users were quick to point out that the Internet Archive is an independent non-profit organization and is not affiliated with the U.S. government.

Mashable has reached out to the Internet Archive for more information on the attacks and will update this post when we hear back.

Snag an Asus Zenbook Duo for $10 cheaper than it was during October Prime Day

Mashable - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 11:10

SAVE $235: Amazon has the dual-screen Asus Zenbook Duo laptop for $1,264.99, a savings of $235 off the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Asus/Amazon Asus Zenbook Duo (Intel Core Ultra 7 155U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $1,264.99 at Amazon
$1,499.99 Save $235.00 Get Deal

Most laptops only have one display, but the Asus Zenbook Duo has two and you can get it for a pretty decent discount right now as part of a lingering October Prime Day deal.

SEE ALSO: Check out the best PlayStation 5 deals still live after October Prime Day

In our review, Tech Editor Kimberly Gedeon praised nearly every aspect of the Zenbook Duo. The two 14-inch, 1900x1200 displays can be configured into several different physical "modes" to fit whatever your needs are. You'll also get a whopping 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Seriously, for $1,264.99, this is a lot of laptop, especially if you're a Windows fan.

If that isn't enough, Gedeon loved the detachable keyboard and the selection of ports on the device. October Prime Day may be technically over, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't take advantage of what deals are left.

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'The Gutter' trailer strikes a hilarious chord with Shameik Moore, D'Arcy Carden, and Susan Sarandon

Mashable - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 11:00
"The Gutter," starring Shameik Moore, D'Arcy Carden, and Susan Sarandon, is a bowling comedy that's brilliantly stupid. Trailer.

Tesla’s Self-Driving ‘Robotaxi’ to Enter the Spotlight

NYT Technology - Thu, 10/10/2024 - 10:35
Elon Musk has said that the vehicle will add trillions to Tesla’s stock market value and that those who don’t believe him should sell their shares.

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