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SAVE $20: The Apple 2026 Mac mini M6 is listed for $879.99 at Amazon. That's $20 less than Apple or anywhere else.
Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple 2026 Mac mini M6 $879.99 at AmazonWe'll keep this short and sweet because competition for any deal on Apple's brand-new Mac mini M6 will be fierce.
We're only days post Apple's unveiling of the portable Mac mini with the new M6 chip, and we've already got a discount. It's not listed as a discount, but trust us, it's a discount. Preorders for the Mac mini M6 are listed for $879.99 on Amazon. That's $20 less than Apple and just about anywhere else. That's a deal in every sense of the word.
SEE ALSO: Surprise! New Macs Before iPhone Event — What’s Going On?What's all the fuss about this new Mac mini? Firstly, it's been a while since you could actually buy a Mac mini, period. There was a wave of sales earlier this year when OpenClaw users scrambled to find a way to run the AI assistant, and then Apple axed it altogether. That means shoppers are crying out for this little powerhouse.
And the wait is almost over. The Mac mini M6 will be released on Sept. 22, with preorders now live on Apple and Amazon. We know where we'll be shopping.
SAVE $1,600: As of Aug. 28, the Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum and mop combo is on sale for $999.99 at Amazon. That's over 60% off its list price and a record low.
Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum and mop combo $999.99 at AmazonOur biggest issue with the Roborock Saros Z70 — the infamous robot vacuum and mop combo with a mechanical grabby arm — when it came out last year was its astronomical price. Mashable's robovac expert didn't think it was worth the $2,600 price tag, but now that it's under $1,000? We're intrigued.
As of Aug. 28, Amazon has the Roborock Saros Z70 on sale for just $999.99. It's listed for $2,599.99 on the Roborock website, so technically it's $1,600 or over 60% off (though Amazon sells it a little short). That's also its best price ever.
The standout feature of the Saros Z70 is obviously its mechanical OmniGrip arm. It can grab objects like stray socks or sandals lying around and move them to their designated home while cleaning your floors. It's more gimmicky than it is useful in a lot of cases, according to our reviewer, but if you're into breakthrough tech and want to give it a shot, by all means. It does work, it's just extremely limited.
That said, the Z70 is otherwise an excellent robot vacuum and mop combo. It has a strong 22,000 Pa of suction and powerful scrubbing abilities. Our reviewer also calls out its hinged spinning mopping pads for excelling in corners and hard-to-reach spots. It's also very slim, pretty quiet, and ultimately great at cleaning your home. We just don't think you should spend $2,600 on it. A $1,600 discount, however, makes the Roborock Saros Z70 a pretty sweet deal.
On Thursday, Grand Theft Auto fans finally got to see real, official gameplay of GTA VI on Netflix. As far as most are concerned, it lived up to the hype. But there's still the matter of all those leaks.
For about a week leading up to the Netflix trailer, a person or group of people called Cyberleek seemingly had access to a working build of GTA VI and leaked roughly 15 clips and screenshots of the game to the wider internet. The entire time, Cyberleek was letting users vote on what would be leaked next, with votes coming in the form of a cryptocurrency meme coin called $CYBERLEEK.
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This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Cyberleek has gone quiet since about a day before the Netflix video, and all evidence points to a cash-out. A GTAForums user called Vice Cit (via Kotaku) documented the entire saga, and the latest developments indicate that Cyberleek cashed out to the tune of about $250,000 in crypto earnings, leading $CYBERLEEK to crash. At its zenith, the coin was valued at $0.034, but now it's all the way down at $0.005, a fall of 86 percent.
There are still plenty of unanswered questions here, with the most prominent being how, exactly, Cyberleek got all of that footage to begin with. Based on the gameplay clips, Cyberleek seemed to have a playable version of the game, if only an incomplete one.
But hey, now that we've gotten an official extended look at the game, we can say that at least the game looks good.
SAVE $1,200: As of Aug. 28, the LG 65-inch C6 OLED 4K TV is down to a new best-ever price of $1,499.99 at Amazon. That's 44% in savings. Not to mention, you'll get a free $150 Amazon credit with your purchase.
Opens in a new window Credit: LG LG 65-inch C6 OLED 4K TV $1,499.99 at AmazonOur favorite OLED TV for most people just keeps getting cheaper. We're inching closer to Labor Day, so it makes sense that TV prices are plummeting, but I wasn't expecting this LG TV to drop even further.
As of Aug. 28, the LG 65-inch C6 OLED 4K TV is down to just $1,499.99 at Amazon. That's 44% off its list price of $2,699.99, and another $200 price drop since last week, when it hit an all-time low. But in case that's not enough of a reason to grab it, you'll also get a free $150 Amazon credit with your purchase to sweeten the deal.
SEE ALSO: Home Depot's huge Labor Day sale is now live: Shop the best deals on grills, power tools, and outdoor gearOLED TVs are notoriously expensive, but the C6 is already what we'd call the "best affordable OLED TV," compared to competitors' prices. With this price drop, it's an outstanding value. Mashable's TV expert raved about its inky black levels, stark contrast, and "generally impeccable image quality" in our roundup of the best TVs of 2026. It also improves on its predecessor in ways that count: higher peak brightness, more vibrant colors, better audio, and a higher refresh rate (165Hz vs. 144Hz).
In a time when everything else is getting more expensive, it's a breath of fresh air to see the LG C6 TV keep dropping in price. If you need a TV upgrade ahead of the new NFL season or want to watch the slate of new TV coming this fall in the best possible quality, it doesn't get much better than this $1,200 discount.
If you’re looking to upgrade your workstation with a new look while also getting the best possible performance from your tech, check out the new-look models from Insta360’s flagship AI 4K webcam series.
The Insta360 Link 2 Pro and Link 2C Pro are now available in arctic white, designed specifically for modern-looking workspaces and creator setups. The Insta360 Link 2 Pro is now available at Amazon for $199.99, and the Link 2C Pro is priced at $159.99.
These cameras may have a new look, but Insta360, which is the world’s best-selling 360 camera brand, has approached the camera technology with a “if ain’t broke, don’t fix it” kinda attitude, meaning the Link 2 Pro and Link 2C Pro have retained all the features and specs while offering upgrades via the software ecosystem.
Both versions of the Link 2 Pro are built around a large 1/1.3-inch sensor that’s built to capture natural, highly-detailed, professional-level 4K video wherever you are — it’s particularly good if you create content or take video meetings on-the-go, and you can’t always be sure of the lighting. These cameras are built to deliver strong low-light performance.
They also boast AI-assisted features, including AI-powered noise reduction. The Link 2 Pro also has AI tracking that follows you as you move, always keeping you framed to maintain a balanced, professional perspective as you talk or present. The Link 2C Pro, meanwhile, has a fixed-body design but also features Auto Framing for both solo and group presentations.
You can also access various creative tools through Insta360’s software ecosystem, which continues to evolve. Available tools include virtual backgrounds, a smart whiteboard, an all-new teleprompter for notes and talking points, and custom overlays that can add text, images, and video to your presentations and meetings. And the Insta360 InSight tool uses AI to transcribe and write-up summaries of meetings.
Get the Insta360 Link 2 Pro for $199.99 and Insta360 Link 2C Pro for $159.99 at Amazon now.
Garmin's lineup of fitness trackers just got bigger and more impressive. The Garmin Fenix 9 and Garmin Fenix 9 Pro are the brand's latest offerings, designed to help us "play harder." Launched via an in-depth YouTube video, the new lineup features a thinner design, better durability, a built-in flashlight, and a few new features that'll appeal to fitness fanatics.
The Garmin Fenix 9 and both the standard and solar versions of the Fenix 9 Pro are available to buy from Aug. 28. Here's a breakdown of features and details to consider before you buy.
Key features of the Garmin Fenix 9With each new model, we're always looking for the key differences compared to the previous model. In this case, Garmin made the Fenix 9 slimmer and more durable, without adding much weight at all. Garmin Epic is new to the upgraded Fenix 9 family. The feature allows you to group activities into a single story rather than as individual activities. Consider a multi-day hike or a 100-mile bike ride split into two days. Garmin can now group these activities to give you a broader overview of the adventure, including sleep data, mileage, and the event's impact on endurance and stamina.
The Fenix 9 lineup features better mapping and navigational tools. Credit: GarminGarmin also noted that many of us have developed a special liking for rowing, especially those training for Hyrox. To meet this demand, Garmin incorporated improved performance data for rowing. For those heading out on the trail, Garmin added more intuitive routable maps.
The standard Garmin Fenix 9 can get up to 16 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and will launch with a list price of $999.99 on Aug. 28.
Key features of the Garmin Fenix 9 Pro and Fenix 9 Pro SolarTo clear things up right away, both the Fenix 9 Pro and Fenix 9 Pro Solar are identical in specs except for the solar recharging. One of the coolest things about this is that Garmin isn't charging us more for the solar-powered Pro option. Both the Fenix 9 Pro and Fenix 9 Pro Solar will cost $1,099.99 in the 47mm sizes and $1,199.99 in the larger 51mm size.
Compared to the standard Garmin Fenix 9, the Pro and Pro Solar have a brighter screen and an LED flashlight onboard that can illuminate in dimmable white, green, or red. The Fenix 9 can only display in dimmable white. The Pro and Pro Solar are also one gram lighter than the Fenix 9, and slightly thinner.
The latest models in Garmin's product offerings: The Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro Credit: GarminThe Pro also has a larger battery, and Garmin says it can last up to 18 days in smartwatch mode. Of course, the Fenix 9 Pro Solar has a solar-charging lens that can earn you up to 34 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.
In addition to these physical features, the Pro and Pro Solar also come with the tech and fitness-tracking upgrades mentioned above for the Garmin Fenix 9, such as more advanced rowing performance data, the ability to group activities with Garmin Epic, an endurance score, and better stamina tracking.
How to buy the Garmin Fenix 9 and Garmin Fenix 9 ProGarmin officially announced this new lineup on Aug. 25, but shoppers had to wait a few days before they could place orders.
The Garmin website now lists these models as available to buy. We'll keep an eye on availability at Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers. We have a feeling we'll see more retailers add these new Garmin models now that they're available for purchase.
TL;DR: Watch Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest in the Premier League for free on CazéTV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Premier League is so back. The first round of fixtures delivered everything we've come to expect from (arguably) the most exciting league in the world. We got shock results, stunning goals, and plenty of controversy. We're primed for more of the same this weekend.
Liverpool started their campaign with a somewhat fortunate draw against Newcastle. Next, they face Nottingham Forest at home, a game that fans will expect them to win. Forest lost their opening fixture to Leeds United, so Oliver Glasner will be desperate to pick up some points.
If you're interested in watching Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest in the Premier League from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.
When is Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest?Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest in the Premier League kicks off at 7:30 a.m. ET on Aug. 23. This fixture takes place at Anfield.
How to watch Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest for freeLiverpool vs. Nottingham Forest in the Premier League is available to live stream for free on CazéTV.
CazéTV is geo-restricted to Brazil, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Brazil, meaning you can live stream Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest for free from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest for free by following these simple steps:
Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice
Open up the app and connect to a server in Brazil
Visit CazéTV
Watch Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this fixture (plus more Premier League action) before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for the Premier League?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on CazéTV, for a number of reasons:
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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and usually offers a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99.
Live stream Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
SAVE $250: As of Aug. 28, Roborock's new Qrevo 2 Pro robot vacuum and mop is available for $549.99, down from $799.99 — a 68% discount that runs through Sept. 6.
Opens in a new window Credit: Roborock Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop $549.99 at AmazonRoborock's newest robot vacuum is already discounted at launch. The Qrevo 2 Pro is arriving in the U.S. on Aug. 28. For a limited window (through Sept. 6), it's priced at $549.99. That's a $250 cut off its $799.99 list price.
Roborock is promising "flagship-level performance" without the flagship price tag. The Qrevo 2 Pro runs at 25,000 Pa of suction, strong enough to lift dust, pet hair, and ground-in dirt from both hardwood and carpet. It automatically increases suction power when it detects carpet.
For pet hair, Roborock built in two brushes that work together: a side brush that guides hair inward, and a hybrid rubber-and-bristle main brush designed to resist wrapping hair around itself. That means less time spent manually clearing hair out of the brush roll. It also covers edges and corners better than most robot vacuums. An arm extends out to clean within about 2mm of walls, and the side brush reverses direction in corners to sweep deeper.
For homes with mixed flooring, it handles vacuum-to-mop transitions automatically. Before vacuuming carpet, it detaches and lifts its mop pad out of the way to avoid getting carpet wet, then reattaches once it's back on hard floors. The dock handles maintenance on its own — emptying the dustbin, refilling the water tank, washing the mop pad in 149°F water, and drying it with warm air. A soaking mode in the tray tackles tougher grime.
Grab the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro at Amazon before the discount ends.
The only thing more explosive than a Looney Tunes movie, is when the cast plays Choose Your Squad. The stars of Coyote vs. Acme, Will Forte, John Cena, and Lana Condor, joined Mashable Executive Producer, Mark Stetson to compete in a game of ultimate Looney Tunes domination.
Mimicking the plot of the film, the three hilarious actors compete to create the best crew of classic Looney Tunes characters to take down a corporate 'big bad' like Acme.
Who will have the best squad? How many times are Will and Lana going to steal John Cena's next pick? And will any of them survive the madness that is Choose Your Squad?
Apple has news to “surprise” us on Sept 9, but what do you mean there’s a new Mac Mini with M6 chip suddenly on sale? Don’t count on a typical September from Apple. Bridget Carey explains why Apple couldn’t wait on new Macs, but we keep waiting for the big iPhone event. Tim Cook’s final week as Apple CEO is full of unexpected news: Walmart is finally accepting Apple Pay.
Need a new mystery series? South Korean thriller Mousetrap has landed on Netflix, an unsettling, high-octane careen into the world of "identity laundering."
Based on the 2017 Kakao Webtoon Field Mouse by Ludovico, the series sees incognito novelist Je Moon-jae (Reply 1988's Ryu Jun-yeol) finding his identity completely stolen. The understandably panicked writer must figure out why a mysterious figure known as "The Rat" has done such a thing, and how he can possibly get his life back.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg for this mind-bending thriller, directed by Kim Hong-sun (Project Wolf Hunting) and written by Lee Jae-gon (A Model Family), which twists and turns through the streets of Seoul and into the past.
SEE ALSO: 26 of the best mystery movies on Netflix for you to solve What is Mousetrap about? Ryu Jun-yeol as Je Moon-jae in "Mousetrap." Credit: Yoo Eun-mi / NetflixIdentity theft is a real nightmare, and in Mousetrap, it's on a whole new level.
Imagine waking up one day and someone has stolen your identity. You can't open your phone or bank account with your own fingerprint. People are in your apartment, having bought it from someone posing as you. You have no medical records, no ID, nothing left to prove you're you — because they're all assigned to someone else.
That's the plight of Moon-jae, a popular, enigmatic author who keeps his identity secret, which backfires on him in the most life-altering way possible. Following his parents' tragic death, Moon-jae has become a recluse, with his literary success seeing him holed up in his high-tech, luxurious apartment for years. Every day, he follows the same routine, suppresses the same panic attack, experiences the same nightmare. Through his floor-to-ceiling glass walls, he watches people go through their daily motions on the street — the postal deliveries, the food vendors — with his only real connection to the outside world his friend, accountant Son Su-hyeon (The Tyrant's Moo Jin-sung).
In one day, it's all taken from him, as his identity is hijacked. His high school friends don't recognise him, and he's got no ID in the world. And for reasons that will become clear, he finds himself on the run from loan shark Kim Yeong-geun aka No-ja (Peppermint Candy star Sul Kyung-gu) and searching for a cryptic figure known as The Rat who holds all the answers.
Featured Video For You 'No Other Choice' skewers the job market. Here's why Park Chan-wook made it. Mousetrap weaves its mystery through multiple storylines Sul Kyung-gu as No-ja in "Mousetrap." Credit: Yoo Eun-mi / NetflixWhere Moon-jae begins his quest for the truth is only the jumping off point, as the series pulls multiple threads into a compelling mystery about the seriousness of identity fraud.
Investigating a separate crime of suspected murder, we meet hardened detective Park Sun-yong (All of Us Are Dead's Lee Kyu-hyung), who receives an anonymous tip that leads him into the paths of Moon-jae, No-ja, and Su-hyeon. Bodies keep turning up without ID, no fingerprint matches, no way to identify them, and Sun-yong wants to crack this case wide open. Meanwhile, a trio of hit men watches it all play out. And behind it all, the Rat stays one step ahead, watching from the shadows and tracking their every move.
Ryu's performance in Mousetrap sees him pushed to the limit, playing two sides of the same coin. As Moon-jae, his increasing anxiety and helplessness are rendered with raw authenticity. Brilliant special effects and surreal production design bolster Moon-jae's sense of agoraphobia, his suppressed trauma realised in his tempestuous connection to public space. As the series moves back and forth through time to build out character perspectives, we get the sense that Moon-jae might actually have all the answers he needs. Meanwhile, Sul makes for a show highlight as the no-nonsense loan shark, who expertly finds this dark show's moments of levity.
Mousetrap's one fault? Its lack of female characters, with women essentially limited to one-line scenes, some even remaining off-screen for them, with the exception being publishing house editor-in-chief Han Ji-hye (The Call's Lee El) who arrives halfway through the series.
Mousetrap is a triumph of action and thumping techno Moon-jae (Ryu Jun-yeol) wants answers. Credit: Yoo Eun-mi / NetflixIf you've come for the mystery, stay for the action — and the outlandish amount of techno fuelling the score. With Moon-jae, No-ja, and Sun-young on the road looking for their own truths, Mousetrap executes some serious action sequences, from high-speed chases across Seoul's Han River to police hunts through suburbia brilliantly filmed overhead. With a slick, illustrated opening credit sequence, the series honours its Webtoon basis, while pushing the action further than the page.
Over 10 episodes, Mousetrap is technically a limited series — most Korean series can range up to 20+ episodes. However, the series doesn't feel rushed, instead taking its time to build a chilling picture of identity theft through well-crafted mystery, high octane action, and solid twists.
Mousetrap is now streaming on Netflix.
SAVE $35: As of Aug. 28, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale for $49.99 at Amazon. That's 41% off the list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max $49.99 at AmazonThe Fire TV Stick 4K Max isn't quite as cheap as it used to be. Amazon recently bumped up the regular price of the streaming stick to $84.99. So, if you've been eyeing up this streaming device, you'll need a great deal to make the price hike feel less steep. As of Aug. 28, it's on sale for $49.99.
As the latest release, this model features an updated interface designed to make browsing and app access quicker and more straightforward. Its processor also helps keep everything running smoothly, whether you're moving through menus or opening apps. For watching content, it supports 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, and HDR10+ for sharper, more detailed picture quality, and Dolby Atmos adds immersive audio to the experience.
SEE ALSO: What's new to streaming this week? (Aug. 28, 2026)It has great gaming options too, with access to Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming support, so you can play popular titles straight from your streaming device. It also has Alexa built in, so you can search for shows and movies using your voice, whether you're looking for an actor or a specific title.
This Fire TV Stick deal is available for a limited time only, so don't miss out.
TL;DR: Alienware has launched what it's calling "the world's first 39-inch 5K RGB Stripe tandem OLED monitor." The Alienware 39 5K OLED gaming monitor is now available to buy for $1,099.99 at Dell.
Opens in a new window Credit: Alienware Alienware 39 5K OLED Gaming Monitor $1,099.99 at DellIf you're looking for a new gaming monitor that will seriously impress, Alienware's latest release is definitely worth checking out. The new Alienware 39 5K OLED gaming monitor is finally available at Dell, following its announcement at Computex earlier this year. Right now, you can pick up this game-changing monitor for $1,099.99.
This new gaming monitor has a 39-inch ultrawide display with a 5120 x 2160 5K resolution and RGB Stripe tandem OLED panel. It has a 165Hz refresh rate at its native resolution, with an esports mode that increases this to 330Hz, plus a 0.03ms response time across all modes.
SEE ALSO: GTA 6 Netflix extended look: Everything that was revealedFor more immersive gameplay, it has a 1,500R curve, an ultrathin profile, and narrow bezels on all four sides. Alienware also uses a personalized pixel algorithm to help extend the OLED panel's lifespan. On top of this, you'll get a three-year warranty that covers OLED burn-in.
Connectivity-wise, it has a DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20), HDMI 2.1 FRL with eARC, USB-C with up to 90W power delivery, a built-in KVM switch, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also supports NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and VESA AdaptiveSync.
Score the world's first 39-inch 5K RGB Stripe tandem OLED monitor at Dell now.
TL;DR: Harry Styles' Pleasing brand collaborated with Loop Earplugs on the limited-edition Experience 2 Earplugs, available in two colorways — Loud Enough (blue) and Love Enough (pink) — both retailing for $39.95. With Styles' 30-show Madison Square Garden residency now underway, they're a fitting pickup for anyone heading to a show.
Opens in a new window Credit: Loop Pleasing x Loop Experience 2 $39.95 at LoopHarry Styles kicked off his 30-show "Together, Together" residency at Madison Square Garden on Aug. 26, running all the way through Halloween — and if you've got tickets to any of those nights, there's something worth adding to your concert bag: his Pleasing beauty and lifestyle brand teamed up with Loop Earplugs earlier this year on a limited-edition pair designed specifically for live music.
The collection, called Experience 2 Earplugs, comes in two colorways tied to Styles' latest album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. "Loud Enough" is a metallic blue inspired by the intensity of live sound, while "Love Enough" is a metallic pink inspired by the emotional pull of being in a crowd. Both retail for $39.95, come with matching carrying cases, and are available now on Loop's website.
We can vouch for the Experience 2 line. Mashable's Haley Henschel wore a pair to Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour and came away impressed on nearly every front. Concerts can reach 95 to 110 dBA, well above the 85-dBA threshold considered safe for prolonged exposure, but she said the Loops muted the stadium noise while still letting Beyoncé's vocals come through clearly.
They stayed comfortable for the full two-hour, 45-minute show thanks to four swappable ear tip sizes, didn't look out of place stacked with her other earrings, and came with a small keychain case that barely took up space in her bag. If they held up through a full stadium show, they should hold up just fine at MSG too.
As it was, but for your ears — grab the limited-edition Experience 2 Earplugs before the run ends.
It's not just the Full Moon tonight, there's also a partial lunar eclipse. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon crosses into the shadow cast by Earth, which happens when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align. So, lunar eclipses can only happen during a Full Moon.
What is today’s Moon phase?As of Friday, Aug. 28, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in Full Moon phase, with 100% of its surface visible.
Without any visual aids, tonight you can see the Mares Serenitatis and Vaporum, alongside the Aristarchus Plateau. If you have binoculars, you'll also see the Mares Frigoris and Nectaris, and the Grimaldi Basin. If you have access to a telescope, you'll also be able to see the Apollo 17 landing spot, the Fra Mauro Highlands, and the Descartes Highlands.
When is the next Full Moon?The next Full Moon will take place on September 26.
What are Moon phases?The Moon's appearance changes throughout the month as it moves through its different phases. It takes roughly 29.5 days for the Moon to complete one full cycle as it orbits Earth, according to NASA. The phase we see depends on the Moon's position relative to the Sun and Earth, which determines how much of its sunlit side is visible to us. Over the course of the cycle, the Moon changes from a slim crescent to a half Moon and eventually a Full Moon, before beginning the process again.
The eight phases are:
New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).
Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).
First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.
Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.
Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)
Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.
Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.
SAVE $501: As of Aug. 28, the EcoVacs Goat O1000 is on sale for $998.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% discount on the list price.
Opens in a new window Credit: EcoVacs EcoVacs GOAT O1000 $998.99 at AmazonIf keeping the lawn looking tidy feels like a chore you could do without, the EcoVacs GOAT O1000 might just be your new favorite purchase. This robot lawn mower takes care of the cutting for you, with controls available from your phone, so you don't have to spend your Saturday morning dragging around your old lawn mower.
As of Aug. 28, it's on sale. Normally priced at $1,499.99, you can now save over $500 with the $998.99 deal price.
SEE ALSO: Save $100: The Tapo RV50 Pro Omni robot vacuum has dropped to its best-ever price at AmazonThis EcoVacs model is a wire-free robot lawn mower that uses its HoloScope 360° Dual-LiDAR system to automatically map your yard and provide precise 2cm positioning, even under trees, near fences, and in shaded areas. It has an integrated TruEdge trimmer that cuts right along driveways, sidewalks, flower beds, and irregular lawn borders, reducing the need for any manual trimming on your part.
There are also features to help it avoid many garden obstacles, making it easy to identify more than 200 types of obstacles, including toys, patio furniture, pets, and small wildlife, with detection precision down to 5cm.
But the best part? You can control it all through the phone app. You can create mowing zones, set schedules, and customize no-go areas, all from indoors on the couch.
This is a limited-time deal at Amazon, so if you're excited to automate your lawn cutting, head to Amazon now.
Labor Day Weekend is nearly here, but Home Depot is kicking things off a bit early.
Starting Aug. 27 and running through Sept. 9, Home Depot's Labor Day Sale is offering all kinds of deals to help you transition into fall with ease. Highlights of the sale include up to 45% off Ryobi cordless power tools, up to $160 off grills, up to $100 off DeWalt tool combo kits, and more. Whether you want to clean up your yard for cool-weather cookouts or try your hand at home improvement, there's likely a deal for you.
While the sale will be live until Sept. 9, we expect some of the best deals to sell out in advance. So, if you see something you want, grab it sooner rather than later. We've rounded up some of the best deals we've spotted now that the sale has kicked off, but we'll keep an eye out for more price drops throughout the next week.
Best Home Depot grill deal Opens in a new window Credit: Weber Weber Genesis E-325W 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill $899 at The Home DepotIt's honestly hard to beat a Weber if you're looking to replace your old grill. Their high-quality builds last longer than most, but they can get pretty dang expensive.
Luckily, for Labor Day, Home Depot has several models on sale for up to $100 off. The exclusive Weber Genesis E-325W, for instance, is down to $899 from $999. It features a 640-square-inch cooking space with three burners, two dual-row PureBlu burners for an ultra-hot Sear Zone, porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grates, and a sleek titanium-colored finish. And as with most Webers, it comes with a 12-year limited warranty.
More grill dealsWeber Original Kettle 22-inch Charcoal Grill — $99 $199 (save $100)
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This eight-tool Milwaukee kit is an impressive value at only $649 — 50% off its list price. It includes one 1/2-inch drill/driver, one 1/4-inch impact driver, one oscillating multi-tool, one 3/8-inch impact wrench, one brushless grinder, one 6.5-inch circular saw, one hackzall, an LED work light, two M18 XC 4.0Ah batteries, a M12/M18 dual voltage charger, and two contractor bags. You'll be prepared for practically any home improvement project you can dream up.
Best Home Depot power tool deal Opens in a new window Credit: Ryobi Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench $79 at The Home DepotWhether you're working on cars or stubborn home DIYs, an impact wrench can make your life easier. And this one from Ryobi is down to just $79 during The Home Depot's Labor Day Sale. It features 375 ft-lbs of fastening torque, up to 3,100 impacts per minute, and a variable speed trigger with an RPM of 0 to 2,700. There's even an on-board LED light for extra visibility during your projects.
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Ryobi's Whisper Series cordless chainsaw is a hard deal to beat at only $189.
It's lightweight, easy to maneuver, and as the name suggests, 85% quieter than a typical gas-powered chainsaw. Plus, of course, it requires no fuel. Instead, it comes with a 6Ah high-performance battery that can make up to 112 cuts per charge with just the pull of a trigger. Its 12-inch bar and chain can tackle limbs and logs up to 10 inches in diameter, and there's an automatic oiler, tooled chain tensioning, and on-board tool storage for convenience. Purchased separately, the chainsaw, battery, and charger would run you up to $373, so this deal saves you nearly 50%.
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TL;DR: Watch Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever in the WNBA for free with a 7-day trial of WNBA League Pass through Prime Video. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever keeps making WNBA history. The latest record came during Sunday's 113-90 win over Chicago Sky, where Clark — a three-time WNBA All Star — and partner Kelsey Mitchell became the first duo to score 30 points each in three different games.
But Clark and the Indiana Fever have some way to go to reach the top of the standings. The Fever next plays the Connecticut Sun, a team with a dismal 10-28 record.
The good news is you can watch Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever in the WNBA for free from anywhere in the world. Keep reading to find out how.
When is Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever?Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever in the WNBA starts at 7.30 p.m. ET on Aug. 28. This fixture takes place at the Entertainment and Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
How to watch Connecticut Sun vs. Indiana FeverConnecticut Sun vs. Indiana Fever is available to watch via a WNBA League Pass on Prime Video in the U.S. If you're not already subscribed, you can still watch the game for free with a 30-day trial of Prime Video in the U.S and a 7-day trial of the WNBA League Pass.
WNBA fans outside the U.S. can still watch the WNBA using a VPN. The process is simple:
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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but top VPN services tend to offer free trials or money-back guarantees. By taking advantage of these offers, you can watch the WNBA on Prime Video — all without spending your cash in the long run. It's a short-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream select WNBA fixtures before you claim back your investment.
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TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to Pok Pok, the ad-free, Montessori-inspired app for kids 2 to 8, is on sale for $59.99, a 76% discount off its usual $250 price.
Opens in a new window Credit: Pok Pok Pok Pok: Lifetime Subscription $59.99Every parent has handed a kid a tablet for five quiet minutes and felt a little weird about it afterward. Pok Pok’s lifetime subscription is built for that exact moment without the guilt, and it’s on sale for $59.99, a 76% discount off its usual $250 price, for a limited time.
Pok Pok is designed for kids ages 2 to 8 and skips the flashing ads and forced ‘wins’ that make many kids’ apps stressful for both the kid and whoever handed them the device. There are no levels to fail, and no in-app purchases pushed at children, just open-ended exploration. Every sound and animation is made in-house rather than licensed stock content, which is part of why it reads as calmer and more deliberate than a typical kids’ app. It’s also fully COPPA- and GDPR-compliant.
The app has won a Mom’s Choice Award and has received steady coverage from tech outlets since its launch. MacStories called it a delightful digital toybox for kids.
What’s included in the lifetime subscription?
Space, Number Journey, and Shapes, for early counting, patterns, and cause-and-effect play
Dinosaurs, Islands, Dress-up, World Puzzle, and Radio, among other toys
A regularly updated catalog with new seasonal and cultural content added over time
Family access across up to 10 devices on one account
Pok Pok runs completely offline, so it works on a plane, in a car, or anywhere else WiFi doesn’t reach, making it a reliable option for travel or waiting rooms without a data plan. Since it’s built around open-ended play rather than levels or scores, there’s also no natural stopping point that turns into a meltdown when it’s time to put the tablet away, something a lot of parents run into with more game-like kids’ apps.
The math is straightforward, too. A lot of kids’ learning apps run $8 to $10 per month, which adds up to well over $100 a year if a family sticks with it. Pok Pok has no renewal to track and no risk of losing access if a subscription lapses. It’s redeemable within 30 days of purchase, and lifetime access includes all future content updates.
Pok Pok’s lifetime subscription is $59.99, down from $250.
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The first time I heard Phoebe Bridgers’ new album, Lost Weekend, I was sitting beside my sister beneath a sky full of stars, surrounded by roughly 400 of Bridgers’ biggest fans.
It was Aug. 13, one night before the album’s release, and Spotify had invited us to hear it inside the planetarium at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City. Before we could hear the first baseline, however, everyone had to lock their phones inside magnetic Yondr pouches. Once we entered the planetarium, there would be no photos, videos, or notifications competing for our attention.
Credit: Spotify/Matt GrubbWith our phones out of reach, the lights dimmed and the album began. Footage of night skies and landscapes moved across the dome in time with the music: stars over Madagascar, the northern lights above Icelandic glaciers, and storms rolling across Texas. Created by photographer and National Geographic night-sky explorer Babak Tafreshi, the audiovisual show used footage captured across nearly 20 countries without computer-generated imagery.
The phone-free rule meant that everyone experienced the next hour together, from the first song to the last. Nobody could skip ahead, check what other fans were saying online, or pull out our Notes app when a favorite lyric hit.
After the final song ended and the crowd wiped tears from their eyes in unison, Bridgers herself walked out for a surprise acoustic performance with longtime collaborators Christian Lee Hutson and Nick White. She played two songs from the new album, along with "Scott Street." (Yes, my sister and I both cried). For those three songs, with no phones in the air and hundreds of fans completely locked in, the rest of the world could wait.
Credit: Spotify/Matt GrubbThe night was an unusually immersive album rollout, yes, but it reflected a broader shift in how music platforms and artists think about fandom.
After years of making music more personalized, portable, and solitary, listeners — especially younger ones — are looking for experiences that turn their online interests into real-life community. And, as more artists experiment with phone-free shows, it's becoming clear that the future of digital fandom may depend on giving people more reasons to log off.
"They desperately want to connect with each other."Research backs up young adults' appetite for more offline connection, while also showing why it can be difficult to satisfy. "They desperately want to connect with each other," Psychologist Jamil Zaki said. "But they don't realize everyone else wants that as well."
At the same time, technology makes staying home the easier option, creating what he describes as "social inertia": Young people may want to go out and meet one another, but each convenience gives them one less reason to do it.
Interest-based events can lower that barrier because everyone arrives with something in common. In a 2025 Eventbrite survey of 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18 to 35, 95 percent said they were interested in exploring their online interests through in-person events, while 84 percent of those who had attended interest-based gatherings said they had developed close friendships through them.
Spotify’s latest slate of in-person experiences taps into that same desire: KLUB KATSEYE invited some of the group’s top listeners to a party featuring a performance by KATSEYE, while a New York event with Charli xcx brought together music, fashion, and film.
Guests attend Spotify Presents: KLUB KATSEYE Credit: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images Guests attend Spotify Presents: Music, Fashion, Film - Live in Nashville Credit: Terry Wyatt/Getty ImagesThe Lost Weekend listening experience will be featured at more than 40 planetariums around the world, with some showing Tafreshi’s dome presentation and others pairing the album with an immersive laser show created by Laser Fantasy.
Events like these are part of a broader effort by Spotify to make being a top listener count for more than just a spot in Wrapped. Through what the company calls its "fan-first" approach, Spotify uses listening activity to identify an artist’s most dedicated fans and offer them benefits such as early ticket access, exclusive merchandise, and invitations to experiences like the one my sister and I attended.
"Spotify is where so many fans start building their relationship with an artist, so we’re always thinking about how we can make that connection feel deeper," Rene Volker, Spotify’s head of live events, told Mashable.
The company says its live-music tools have already helped drive more than $1.5 billion in ticket sales for artists, giving Spotify a role in the fan experience long after someone presses play.
"Whether you’re tracing the creative connections behind a favorite track with SongDNA, finding your next show with Concerts Near You, getting rewarded for your fandom with Reserved, or stepping into an artist’s world in a whole new way at one of our own live experiences, we’re constantly finding new ways to bring fans closer to the artists they love."
"The phone-free aspect was legendary."For all the ways technology can help fans find one another, it can also follow them into the room. At concerts, attention is often split between the performance onstage and the recording of it for later, which can make sharing a physical space feel surprisingly disconnected.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Bridgers has spent this album cycle encouraging those screens to disappear. The planetarium was not her first phone-free event: At a surprise Madison Square Garden show in June, fans had to secure their phones, cameras, smartwatches, and other devices inside pouches. Even pens and paper were prohibited as Bridgers tried to keep recordings and lyrics from her unreleased songs from immediately circulating online.
Many fans welcomed the restriction. "The phone-free aspect was legendary. One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to," one attendee wrote in a Madison Square Garden Reddit thread. Another fan said they "couldn’t believe how well-mannered and present everyone was," recalling people interacting and inventing games together while waiting in the merchandise line. Bridgers is now extending the same phone-free policy to her upcoming tour.
She is hardly the only artist rethinking the role of smartphones at concerts. Fred again.. covered fans’ camera lenses with stickers during a recent run of London shows, while Harry Styles made his one-night-only Manchester performance entirely camera-free and handed out disposable cameras instead. Bob Dylan, Jack White, and Ghost have required audiences to secure their devices inside Yondr pouches for full performances, while Lane 8’s shows have long been built around a no-recording rule.
Other artists have taken a less restrictive approach. Audrey Hobert performed her song "Sue Me" twice at Lollapalooza so audiences could put their phones away for the second performance, while Sabrina Carpenter has said she would consider banning phones from future concerts.
According to Eventbrite, phone-free experiences grew 567 percent globally between 2024 and 2025, while attendance increased 121 percent.
SEE ALSO: Digital detox for the next generation, from pouches to phone-free promsPhones are unlikely to disappear from concerts altogether, nor does every event need to ban them. But artists and fans alike appear hungry for a stronger sense of connection and increasingly willing to push back against the chronically online culture surrounding live music.
After all, who wants to watch a concert through a sea of other people's screens? The best events are felt across a crowd, which may be why the next phase of digital fandom is less about keeping fans online and more about creating out-of-this-world experiences (pun intended).
Disclosure: Spotify invited Mashable to attend the Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience.
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