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• Pinterest hobbies report highlights DIY and vintage

  25-08-2026 21:54 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The platform said users are focused on hands-on, offline pastimes including kitchen- and nature-themed crafts.
  
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• The internet mourns Dolly Parton, country music’s brightest light

  25-08-2026 21:39 via mashable.com
  
  Dolly Parton, the country music legend who somehow felt less like a distant superstar and more like someone America collectively knew, has died, her family announced. She was 80.Parton's nephew Bryan Seaver announced her death in a video posted to her official social media accounts on Aug. 25. He said Parton died peacefully in Nashville and that "Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus." A cause of death was not announced. A small, private service will be held for her immediate
  
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• Please stop putting AI-generated food on the menu

  25-08-2026 20:59 via mashable.com
  
  Food photos are supposed to make you hungry, but the ones currently haunting social media look more likely to crawl off the menu than end up on a plate.Over the weekend, tech reporter Sam Biddle shared a deli sign featuring what appears to be a dozen glossy, shrimp-shaped bagels sitting on a pile of noodles. Other dishes on the menu included perfectly round piles of pasta, strangely smooth sandwiches, and ingredients that seemed to melt into one another."The death of folk graphic design in favor
  
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• Nintendo announces two new Switch 2 bundles, set to arrive after price hike

  25-08-2026 19:47 via mashable.com
  
  Nintendo is releasing a pair of new Switch 2 bundles later this fall, the company announced Tuesday. Both bundles will include a three-month Nintendo Switch Online Individual membership and a download code for a game.The timing of this announcement is notable: The Switch 2 is getting $50 more expensive on Sept. 1, jumping from $449.99 to $499.99. These new bundles will be two ways of saving a little money on the popular console following its price hike.Credit: Nintendo
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• Say goodbye to doomscrolling and Stories? Some of Meta’s biggest features are on trial.

  25-08-2026 19:39 via mashable.com
  
  Imagine opening Instagram and reaching the bottom of your feed. Or having to press play on every Reel yourself. Stories no longer disappear after 24 hours, beauty filters are restricted, and the algorithm has less control over what you see next.That version of Instagram may sound almost unrecognizable, but it could become a reality if Meta loses a landmark lawsuit brought by California and 28 other states.The states accuse Meta of deliberately designing Facebook and Instagram to keep children an
  
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• Instagram will now edit the first draft of your Reel for you

  25-08-2026 19:31 via mashable.com
  
  If you’ve ever opened the Instagram Reels editor, selected a pile of videos, and immediately decided that posting might not be worth the trouble, Instagram would like to prevent that particular creative crisis.On Aug. 25, the platform globally launched First Draft, a new one-tap editing tool that turns several videos into a short, fully edited Reel in under 10 seconds.The process starts the same way as making any other Reel: You select the videos you want to use from your camera roll. But
  
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• Get car sick while youre on the phone? Motion Assist is coming to Android to help

  25-08-2026 19:13 via mashable.com
  
  Do you get carsick while looking at your smartphone while in a moving vehicle? Google wants to help with that.Motion Assist is a new feature rolling out to Android 17 devices that aims to reduce motion sickness for users. Google's Pixel phones appear to be the first devices receiving it, with other Android devices to follow. As Android Authority reports, the feature was first noticed in a beta release way back in December 2024. Nearly two years later, Google is finally rolling it out.Motion
  
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• How to watch Valencia vs. Real Betis online for free

  25-08-2026 19:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Valencia vs. Real Betis in La Liga for free on CazéTV. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.If you're looking for La Liga action, Valencia are hosting Real Betis at the Mestalla.Both teams got off to a mediocre start last weekend, drawing 0-0 in their respective opening games. The Spanish league also saw further draws yesterday, with Osasuna vs. Levante and Málaga vs. Deportivo failing to deliver a decisive winner. Soccer fans are now
  
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• Apple announces new $899 M6 Mac mini and $5,499 M5 Ultra Mac Studio

  25-08-2026 18:48 via mashable.com
  
  That was fast: A day after rumors broke about Apple preparing new Mac devices for release, the company announced some updated desktop computers. Today, Apple unveiled a portable Mac mini with the new M6 chip and a hulking Mac Studio with new M5 Ultra silicon — its "most powerful chip ever," according to a press release.These new processors offer "the next giant leap in performance and AI compute," said Sri Santhanam, Apple’s vice president of Silicon Engineering Group. They also
  
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• The new Apple Mac Studios are more powerful than ever. Heres how to preorder ahead of the Sept. 22 launch.

  25-08-2026 18:12 via mashable.com
  
  It's a big day for the Apple world. We have new a new M6 Mac mini and M5 Ultra Mac Studio. This should come as great news to those of us who've designed our ideal desktop station. Faster and smarter chips are always warmly welcomed, and Apple delivered.The new M5 Mac Studio includes two configurations: the M5 Max and M5 Ultra. The Mac Studio with M5 Max is ready for preorder with prices starting at $2,499 or $2,299 for education. The Mac Studio with M5 Ultra starts at $5,499 or $5,099 for educat
  
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• Capture action-packed aerial footage with 15% off the HOVERAir X1 PROMAX Drone

  25-08-2026 18:05 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $164: As of August 25, get the HOVERAir X1 PROMAX Foldable Drone for $925 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,089. That's a discount of 15%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonHOVERAir X1 PROMAX Foldable Drone$925 at Amazon $1,089 Save $164 Get DealLooking for a way to spice up the way you take photos and video? How about switching over to aerial drone photography? You can get some absolutely wild angles and footage when using drones, and whether you're just getting into it or a
  
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• Dunkin is giving away 1 million free coffees until Aug. 30 — how to claim now the code has dropped

  25-08-2026 18:04 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Dunkin' is giving away 1 million free espresso drinks. Enter the promo code EASYCHOICE in your app's "Offers & Rewards" section to claim, redeemable through Sunday, Aug. 30.Dunkin' is kicking off fall in the biggest way possible: with 1 million free drinks. The coffee chain is giving away free specialty coffees and frozen drinks to the first million people who claim the offer — no purchase necessary. The giveaway comes as Dunkin' rolls out its fall menu, including the new Pumpki
  
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• How to watch Nottingham Forest vs. Leeds online for free

  25-08-2026 18:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Nottingham Forest vs. Leeds in the EFL Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.As the Premier League kicks off the 2026/27 season, teams across all four tiers of English football are meeting for the second round of the League Cup. Among the biggest games lined up for this round is Nottingham Forest vs. Leeds, two Premier League sides looking to bounce back after a difficult 2025/26 season that saw them both claw their way out of
  
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• A maxed-out Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra will set you back $18,299

  25-08-2026 17:53 via mashable.com
  
  The most powerful Mac Studio Apple has ever built to date is here. Just be ready to pay up to $18,299 for it. That's the price tag on Apple's own configurator for a fully maxed-out Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra chip, 36-core CPU, 80-core GPU, 256GB of unified memory, and 16TB of storage.Credit: Screenshot courtesy of AppleCredit: Screenshot courtesy of AppleIt's a staggering leap from where the line starts. The base M5 Ultra Mac Studio opens at $5,499, with a 30-core CPU, 64-core GPU, 36GB of mem
  
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• AI mental healthcare is here. Can it help people — or cause more problems?

  25-08-2026 17:39 via mashable.com
  
  Connecting virtually with a therapist went mainstream during the pandemic. The number of U.S. mental health facilities offering telemedicine services grew from 38 percent in 2019 to over 68 percent a year later, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. One of the most prominent companies to benefit from the shift to phone, text, chat, and video therapy remains Talkspace, which bills itself as an "easy-to-use, fully-encrypted web and mobile platform that meets H
  
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• How to preorder Apples new supercharged Mac minis with M5 Pro and M6 chips

  25-08-2026 17:35 via mashable.com
  
  So the rumors are definitely true: there's new Mac minis on the market. They're wildly powerful, with M6 and M5 Pro chips on board, which Apple calls "an extraordinary leap in performance and AI capabilities."Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple Mac mini (M6)starting at $899 at Apple StorePre-order Here Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple Mac mini (M5 Pro)Starting at $1,699 at Apple StorePre-order HereApple not only surprise-announced the new desktop computer today, but it also promptly m
  
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• Pamela Andersons TikTok is the ultimate female fantasy

  25-08-2026 17:34 via mashable.com
  
  For much of the 1990s, Pamela Anderson was sold to us as the ultimate male fantasy. Three decades later, she's showing women a far more seductive proposition: being left alone in a beautiful garden.The Rosebush Pruning star joined TikTok over the weekend, and so far, that's pretty much where she's stayed. In Anderson's first three videos, she's surrounded by flowers and greenery, wandering through the whimsical garden at her Vancouver Island home like a woman who has successfully escaped whateve
  
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• Add some bass to your home theater with $140 off the wireless Sonos Sub 4 subwoofer

  25-08-2026 17:26 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $140: As of August 25, get the Sonos Sub 4 subwoofer for $759 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $899. That's a discount of 16%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonSonos Sub 4$759 at Amazon $899 Save $140 Get DealBuying a new TV is great and all, but if you really want to get the most out of your latest purchase, you're going to need great audio to go with it. A soundbar and a subwoofer are integral parts of that setup. Right now, you can bring the bass with a great wireless sub o
  
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• Where to buy the Garmin Fenix 9 and Fenix 9 Pro: New features, release date, and launch price

  25-08-2026 17:10 via mashable.com
  
  Opens in a new windowCredit: GarminGarmin Fenix 9$999.99 at Garmin  Learn More Opens in a new windowCredit: GarminGarmin Fenix 9 Pro$1,099.99 at Garmin  Learn MoreGarmin'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 featu
  
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• GTA VI Cyberleek update: Everything leaked Tuesday, this week

  25-08-2026 17:00 via mashable.com
  
  Alleged clips of Grand Theft Auto VI simply cannot stop leaking onto the internet.After a few clips came out over the weekend and into Monday, there are now a few more, courtesy of the now-notorious leaker known as Cyberleek. As Rockstar and Take-Two step up their efforts to find and stop Cyberleek, clips keep coming out at an even more rapid pace.SEE ALSO:GTA 6 makers subpoena X, Google in hunt for Cyberleek
  We're not going to embed or link directly to any of these clips, but they are easy to f
  
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• Keep electricity in any situation with $50 off the DJI Power 1000 V2 portable power station

  25-08-2026 16:46 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $50.01: As of August 25, get the DJI Power 1000 V2 Portable Power Station for $399.98 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $449.99. That's a discount of 11%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonDJI Power 1000 V2 Portable Power Station$399.98 at Amazon $449.99 Save $50.01 Get DealSummer may be on its way out, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't have a backup when it comes to power outages in your home. And if you're thinking about taking one last trip before the season comes to an end
  
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• Kindle prices have bumped, but you can still save on this top Kindle alternative at Amazon

  25-08-2026 16:29 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE OVER $15: The XTEINK X3 is on sale for $63.19 at Amazon, down from the list price of $79. That's a 20% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: XTEINKXTEINK X3$63.19 at Amazon $79 Save $15.81 Get DealIf you’re looking for a bargain on an e-reader, you’d be forgiven for going straight to Kindle listings on Amazon. Just the word, Kindle, has become shorthand for leading e-reader tech — so much so that it’s easy to forget that there are alternatives available.When we
  
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• Sports fans on a budget should snag this 75-inch Samsung M70H Mini LED TV for its best price ever

  25-08-2026 16:26 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $163.58: As of Aug. 25, the Samsung 75-inch M70H Mini-LED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $566.41. That's a savings of over 22% from its $729.99 list price (although Amazon sells it short) and a new record low.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung 75-inch M70H Mini-LED 4K TV$566.41 at Amazon $729.99 Save $163.58 Get DealCollege football kicks off this week, with the new NFL season not far behind. In other words, now would be a good time to replace your dull, dim, or broken old set
  
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• The ultimate retro flex for your phone: Backbone unveils blind-box 25th Anniversary Xbox controllers

  25-08-2026 16:05 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Backbone is celebrating Xbox's 25th anniversary with a limited-edition Backbone Pro controller, available in three heritage-inspired colorways — crystal clear, iconic blue, and bold orange — sold as a blind box, so buyers won't know which color they're getting until they open it. It ships Oct. 20 for $159.99 and is available for preorder through Backbone and Best Buy.Opens in a new windowCredit: BackboneBackbone Pro Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition$159.99 at Backbone  Pre-or
  
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• Americans want transparency when AI is used in their healthcare

  25-08-2026 15:59 via pewresearch.org
  
  About seven-in-ten U.S. adults (72%) say it’s extremely or very important that a doctor or other healthcare provider tells them if they’re using AI in their healthcare.
  
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• From Diagnoses to Treatments, Why Americans Use AI Chatbots for Health

  25-08-2026 15:58 via pewresearch.org
  
  Americans use chatbots for a host of health-related reasons, from helping make diagnoses on their own to learning more about information they may have gotten from a doctor. Nearly all chatbot health users find this AI information helpful.
  
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• Do Americans think chatbots help or hurt people using them for loneliness, depression or stress?

  25-08-2026 15:58 via pewresearch.org
  
  Key takeaways: At a time of public debate and high-profile cases of chatbot use for social and mental health, a new Pew Research Center survey finds that, on balance, Americans say chatbots do more to hurt than help people who use them for loneliness, depression or stress. But sizable shares of Americans are unsure of […]
  
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• Why electric dirt bikes are winning over gas bikes

  25-08-2026 15:54 via mashable.com
  
  Are electric dirt bikes finally ready to replace traditional gas-powered machines? We explore the rapid rise of e-motos and compare them with gas dirt bikes. Featuring the Segway Xaber 300 and real-world racing insights from events like the Red Bull Erzberg Rocket Ride, we cover both the game-changing advantages and current limitations, like range and charging infrastructure. Are you sticking with gas forever, or are you ready to make the switch to electric?
  
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• The latest iPhone Ultra rumors and leaks: Everything we know about Apples first foldable

  25-08-2026 15:42 via mashable.com
  
  At this point, the foldable iPhone is the biggest open secret in Silicon Valley. Apple kept a tight lid on its first-ever foldable phone right up until dropping the iOS 27 developer beta, which includes some direct and indirect references to the iPhone Ultra (also rumored to be called the iPhone Fold, iPhone Ultra Fold, or something else entirely).Early adopters already love foldables — and they have plenty of options — but Apple's been notably absent from the genre. However, don't c
  
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• Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on August 25

  25-08-2026 15:31 via mashable.com
  
  The Moon is so close to its full phase, so on a clear night, visibility should be very good. Keep reading to find out what you might be able see on its surface tonight.What is today’s Moon phase?As of Tuesday, Aug. 25, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, with 92% of its surface visible. Without any visual aids, tonight you can see the Mares Vaporum and Tranquillitatis, and Fecunditatis. Binoculars will help you see these, plus the the Clavius C
  
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• Govee’s feature-packed LED floor lamp has never been cheaper — buy for $79.99 at Amazon

  25-08-2026 15:29 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $70: As of Aug. 25, the Govee Torchiere Floor Lamp is down to $79.99 at Amazon. That's 47% off its $149.99 list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: GoveeGovee Torchiere Floor Lamp$79.99 at Amazon $149.99 Save $70.00 Get DealThe Govee Torchiere Floor Lamp is down to its best-ever price: $79.99 at Amazon. That's a 47% discount, saving you $70. What makes this lamp stand out is the way it splits the light into zones you can control separately. The head tilts and rotates (330° side to s
  
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• How Athleta is revamping its brand narrative with bolder purpose

  25-08-2026 15:19 via marketingdive.com
  
  CMO Erika Everett details a fall campaign that aims to be more provocative and visually distinct than the activewear retailer’s past marketing.
  
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• The ultimate fall patio flex: Ninja’s smokeless Fireside360 fire pit drops to best-ever price thanks to coupon

  25-08-2026 15:15 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $50: As of Aug. 25, the Ninja Fireside360 Fire Pit & Heater is down to $404.99 with the on-page coupon at Amazon. Opens in a new windowCredit: NinjaNinja Fireside360$404.99 at Amazon $499.99 Save $95 Get DealThe Ninja Fireside360 Fire Pit and Heater is down to its best-ever price: $404.99 at Amazon, thanks to an on-page coupon. The fire pit delivers up to 80,000 BTUs of heat and offers three ways to use it — flame, heat, or both at once — while keeping smoke out of your
  
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• Cadences new Cosmo Capsules are here — and theyre sparkling pink perfection

  25-08-2026 15:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Cadence just launched limited-edition Cosmo Capsules — a sparkling pink take on its refillable storage system — in small ($15), medium ($24), and large ($38) sizes, starting Aug. 25.Opens in a new windowCredit: CadenceCadence Cosmo Capsules Shop NowCadence just gave its cult-favorite Capsule System a cocktail-inspired makeover. Starting Aug. 25, the brand is launching limited-edition Cosmo Capsules — a sparkling pink colorway inspired by the Cosmopolitan cocktail an
  
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• Summer isnt over, but Starbucks doesnt care: The Pumpkin Spice Latte returns from Aug. 25

  25-08-2026 14:42 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Starbucks' iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) officially returns on Tuesday, Aug. 25, along with an expanded lineup of new drinks like the Iced Banana Bread Latte and Chaider.If you've been in any department store lately, you've probably noticed pumpkins, faux leaves, and Halloween decorations are already stocked on the shelves. Now, Starbucks is joining the madness. The coffee giant just announced that it's bringing its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) back to the menu on Aug. 25, along wi
  
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• Asus standalone ROG Xbox Ally X20 finally gets a price tag: How to preorder it

  25-08-2026 14:30 via mashable.com
  
  Asus revealed pricing for the standalone version of its ROG Xbox Ally X20 today at Gamescom, Europe's biggest video game expo. The special-edition OLED gaming handheld will cost $1,299.99, or $300 more than last year's original Xbox Ally X.Shoppers can also purchase the Xbox Ally X20 as part of a $2,499.99 AR glasses bundle. Asus was initially only planning on selling the Xbox Ally X20 in this bundle form, but changed its mind over the summer.Preorders for the standalone and bundled Xbox Ally X2
  
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• A new Ninja Boss blender is here: Meet the CrushBoss

  25-08-2026 14:30 via mashable.com
  
  Ninja created a whole new type of blender with its BlendBoss, a single-serve blender that blends directly into a tumbler cup. But now it's bringing the tumbler design to its kitchen systems. Meet the CrushBoss, a new Ninja kitchen system that combines a traditional pitcher blender, single-serve blender, and food processor in one. But rather than the traditional single-serve cups, you get a 26-ounce tumbler. AKA, one less dish to clean after your morning smoothie.The CrushBoss kitchen system from
  
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• Viture Beast XR deal: Grab these gaming-friendly XR/AR glasses for the record-low price on Amazon

  25-08-2026 14:20 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $140: As of Aug. 25, the Viture Beast XR/AR Glasses are down to $548.98 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount off their $689 list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: VitureViture Beast XR glasses $548.98 at Amazon $689 Save $140.02 Get DealThe Viture Beast XR/AR Glasses are down to their best-ever price of $548.98 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount off their $689 list price, saving you $140.02. The glasses pack a 174-inch virtual display powered by Sony Micro-OLED panels, 1200p resolution, 125
  
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• All the phones T-Mobile is giving away for free: Shop iPhone 17, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Google Pixel 11

  25-08-2026 12:30 via mashable.com
  
  The full lineup of free phones at T-Mobile:Apple iPhone 17Free with a new line and port-in on Experience More or Experience Beyond — no trade-in needed.Get DealApple iPhone 17 ProFree when you switch to T-Mobile and bring your number on an Experience Beyond plan — no trade-in needed.Get DealSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8Free when you trade in an eligible device on an Experience Beyond plan.Get DealGoogle Pixel 11Free when you activate a new line on an Experience More or Experience Beyond pl
  
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• Pizza Hut ads celebrate quarterbacks as chain drops ‘pizza’ from name

  25-08-2026 12:00 via marketingdive.com
  
  Josh Allen is the latest quarterback to appear in a spot for the brand, which continues to place value at the center of its marketing message.
  
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• Rare Pokémon TCG deal: Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is down to $44 at Amazon

  25-08-2026 11:45 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle is on sale for $43.80 at Amazon, down from its list price of $59.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: Mashable Photo Composite/The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising Booster Bundle$43.80 at Amazon $59.99 Save $16.19 Get DealThe Pokémon TCG deals keep on coming at Amazon, which means you can keep bolstering that collection at knockdown prices. One deal that's caught our eye is on the
  
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• Scientists made edible cookies out of plastic

  25-08-2026 11:42 via mashable.com
  
  Scientists have transformed PET plastic into nutritious edible cookies, an innovation that could help address both pollution and hunger in one fell swoop. That is, if people can accept the idea of eating it.Dubbed "µBites" (pronounced "microbites"), the cookies are made using yeasts that have been programmed to turn plastic into edible protein. Sandhya Jayasekara, a Southern Illinois University Carbondale graduate research assistant, presented the project during the American Chemical Socie
  
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• Disney and the NFL just paired every team with a character — heres your teams match

  25-08-2026 11:23 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Disney, the NFL, Champion, and Fanatics just revealed all 32 team-character pairings for their new apparel collection — including the Eagles as Doctor Doom and the Packers as Chewbacca — with tees, crewnecks, and fleece now available online.Disney just completed one of its biggest crossovers yet. Disney Consumer Products, the NFL, Champion, and Fanatics revealed the final wave of team-character pairings in the Disney x Champion NFL Collection, completing a lineup that matches
  
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• Seth Meyers reacts to Trump saying he will never apologize for high gas prices

  25-08-2026 11:15 via mashable.com
  
  If your gas bill is continuing to soar thanks to the U.S. war with Iran, just know that Donald Trump will "never apologize" for it.At a Long Island rally last week, the president dismissed concern over high gas prices. "For you to pay a tiny little bit more for your gasoline, just remember, you're doing it so that a very evil country cannot have a [nuclear weapon]," Trump said. "So remember that when you have to pay a little bit more. You're at $4. It’s OK. I'll never apologize. I did the
  
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• Major Pokémon price drop: Mega Evolution Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is close to market price at Amazon

  25-08-2026 11:11 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $73.88 at Amazon, down from its list price of $119.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: Mashable Photo Composite/The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box$73.88 at Amazon $119.99 Save $46.11 Get DealThe Pokémon TCG’s Mega Evolution Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box has seen some encouraging price drops since first arriving earlier this year. Now the s
  
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• Rare deals on red light masks just dropped — save up to 50% on iRestore, Ulike, and more

  25-08-2026 11:05 via mashable.com
  
  The best red light therapy mask deals on Amazon:Best beginner-friendly dealInteo Red Light Therapy Mask$89.99(save $30)Get DealBest versatility dealUlike ReGlow LED Face Mask$299(save $100)Get DealBest 360-degree dealiRestore LED Face Mask$399(save $400)Get Deal
  Red light therapy masks have gone from dermatologist's office treatment to something you can strap on while watching TV, and right now, a handful of top models are discounted. The tech uses low-level red and near-infrared light to stimul
  
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• Your phone can replace your scanner for $30

  25-08-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: iScanner turns your iPhone, iPad, or Android device into a portable document scanner with OCR, PDF editing, signatures, and file-management tools. Lifetime access is $29.97 (reg. $199.90).Opens in a new windowCredit: iScanneriScanner App: Lifetime Subscription$29.97 $199.90 Save $169.93 Get DealYour phone already replaced your camera, alarm clock, calculator, and approximately half the other gadgets you used to own. With iScanner, you can add the document scanner to that list. The ap
  
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• You can still get an iPhone with a home button, and it’s only $105

  25-08-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: A refurbished, unlocked 128GB iPhone SE is on sale for $104.99 (reg. $359), giving you Touch ID, wireless charging, and a compact 4.7-inch display.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPhone SE 2nd Gen 2020 (Refurbished)$104.99 $359 Save $254.01 Get DealRemember when iPhones fit in your hand and had a button you could actually press? This refurbished 2020 iPhone SE does, while still packing an A13 Bionic chip, wireless charging, and current iOS support. For a limited time, you can
  
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• The Luna Wireless Controller has hit its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $20

  25-08-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $20: As of Aug. 25, the Luna Wireless Controller is on sale for $49.99 at Amazon. That's a 29% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: LunaLuna Wireless Controller$49.99 at Amazon $69.99 Save $20.00 Get DealIf you're looking for a new controller for cloud gaming, the Luna Wireless Controller is on sale for a limited time.It's designed specifically for Amazon Luna, with a familiar console-style layout and wireless connectivity for a more classic gaming experience. And as
  
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• See if you’re an Apple Watch person for just $89.99

  25-08-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: This refurbished 2020 Apple Watch SE tracks workouts, heart rate, and Activity Rings while handling texts, calls, Apple Pay, and more. It’s $89.99 (reg. $249) for a limited time.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple Watch SE 1 (2020) 40mm (Refurbished)$89.99 $249 Save $159.01 Get DealSmart rings and fitness bands may be all the rage now, but a smartwatch like the Apple Watch still packs a lot more functionality onto your wrist. You don’t necessarily need the newest one
  
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