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• Have AI apocalypse warnings reached critical mass?

  15-09-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Jacob Coxon, the 27-year-old researcher who split his time between OpenAI and Anthropic on pre-training research, announced his resignation from Anthropic last week on X with a lethal thread. "Neither company is acting responsibly," he wrote. "They are racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives."He said the people building this technology "earnestly believe it could kill us all by the end of the decade." Hundreds of thousands of likes later, Coxon’s pos
  
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• TikTok announces featured creators for Hispanic Heritage Month

  15-09-2026 23:07 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The app will showcase journalist Fernando Hurtado, musician Jasmine Wesley and comedian Eric Sedeño as part of a larger community celebration.
  
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• Snapchat report highlights users’ political engagement

  15-09-2026 23:02 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The platform study, released ahead of the U.S. midterms in November, found that nearly 80% of Snapchatters plan to vote.
  
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• Take your favorite music on the go with $40 off the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 portable speaker

  15-09-2026 23:00 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $40: As of Sep. 15, get the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 Portable Waterproof Speaker for $59.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $99.99. That's a discount of 40%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonUltimate Ears Wonderboom 4$59.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $40.00 Get DealThe weather's getting cooler and the days are getting shorter. That means fall is just about here. If you saved your vacation days for an autumn getaway, a portable speaker is just the thing to take with you so you ca
  
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• Stop settling for a basic VPN with this $50 AI-powered lifetime upgrade

  15-09-2026 23:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Get the perks of a VPN plus extra AI-powered protection with this lifetime subscription to GhostShield AI-Powered VPN Premium Plan for $49.99 (reg. $399).Opens in a new windowCredit: GhostShield VPNGhostShield AI-Powered VPN Premium Plan: Lifetime Subscription$49.99 $399 Save $349.01 Get DealIt’s 2026, and it’s time for your VPN to get with the times. If you’re using a basic VPN service that only offers encryption, it’s time to meet GhostShield, an AI-Powered
  
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• Shop guilt-free with $2 items at the Amazon Haul flash sale

  15-09-2026 23:00 via mashable.com
  
  Best deals from the Amazon Haul flash sale:Best Amazon Haul Flash Sale Home DealBuilding Block Desktop Tape Dispenser $1.37(Save $1.14)Get DealBest Amazon Haul Flash Sale Beauty Deal5-Piece Portable Travel Makeup Brush Set$0.92(Save $1.06)Get DealBest Amazon Haul Flash Sale Tech DealMulti-USB Charger Adapter Kit$1.66(Save $0.83)Get DealBest Amazon Haul Flash Sale Kitchen Deal7-inch Silicone Tip Kitchen Tongs$0.83(Save $0.97)Get DealBest Amazon Haul Flash Sale Pet DealSilicone Pet Food Can Lid wi
  
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• Meta adds more creator partnership tools

  15-09-2026 22:48 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The company’s refreshed Creator Marketing hub will offer expanded access to additional discovery and outreach features to facilitate promotions.
  
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• Windows 11 emergency update: Microsoft races to fix bugs

  15-09-2026 22:35 via mashable.com
  
  Microsoft's big September 2026 Patch Tuesday update addressed a record 966 flaws, including two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, across Microsoft products when it was released last week on Sept. 8.However, just one week later on Sept. 14, Microsoft rolled out an emergency, out-of-band patch for the patch. The linked update, KB5129194, applies to Windows 11 version 26H1. Windows 11 users should install the latest update available for their version as soon as possible to get the securi
  
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• Meta announces Edits Plus paid subscription tier

  15-09-2026 22:24 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The video editing app will offer additional features as part of a Meta One Business bundle or as a separate package.
  
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• iOS 27 battery drain: What to know

  15-09-2026 22:14 via mashable.com
  
  iOS 27 has started rolling out, bringing Siri AI, expanded Apple Intelligence, AI photo editing, and more customization options for Liquid Glass. Early reactions have been largely positive, but as with every major iOS release, some users are noticing their battery draining faster and their phone running warmer than usual in the days right after updating.According to Apple's own support documentation, that's expected, not a sign anything's wrong. Immediately after a major software update, a devic
  
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• The best iPhone 18 Pro accessories: MagSafe power banks, grips, lanyards, and more

  15-09-2026 22:08 via mashable.com
  
  The iPhone 18 Pro is almost here. Preorders went live on Sept. 12, and the latest iPhones are available beginning Sept. 18. So if you've secured your iPhone by preorder and are just waiting for it to ship, there's still more shopping to do.A new phone means a new case. And if you're looking for the top iPhone 18 Pro cases, there are already a ton of options available. Apple has its own batch of new cases, but Otterbox, Casetify, PopSockets, and Velvet Caviar also have new models ready to protect
  
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• Meta launches Meta One for Business add-on packages

  15-09-2026 21:30 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The company’s latest subscription bundles offer paid users access to artificial intelligence-powered tools and advanced custom insights. 
  
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• Valve Steam Frame Has Arrived: It’s Trying to Be Everything on My Face

  15-09-2026 20:24 via mashable.com
  
  Part Steam Deck, part VR headset and, yes, it plays Half-Life Alyx. Here’s everything I’ve discovered so far.Read more about the Valve Steam and the latest gaming news:Xbox Game Pass imposes strict monthly hour limits on cloud gaming
  Valve suffers massive 12TB leak, revealing a decade of Steam game files
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• Meatball sub: The NFLs new sandwich slang, explained

  15-09-2026 20:08 via mashable.com
  
  College football and the NFL are finally back, and I guess Uber Eats was right: Football really is for food.That's in reference to a trending, food-based lexicon within American football culture, where the most unserious sandwich combinations are being created to slander QBs.This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
  "Meatball sub" has become the new term in football at the moment to describe the QB throwing an interception. It doesn't have to be a meatball sub
  
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• AirPods 5 review: Are these really open earbuds?

  15-09-2026 20:02 via mashable.com
  
  While the external design of the AirPods 5 hasn't changed, Apple has made some changes on the inside and lowered the price of the step-up model. CNET editor David Carnoy has the full skinny on their performance improvements.Read more about Apple AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro 3: Apple AirPods 5 vs. AirPods Pro 3: Which should you buy?
  10 settings and tools every AirPods Pro 3 user needs to knowTimecode chapters
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• Travis Scott, other artists share cryptic GTA 6 messages on Instagram

  15-09-2026 19:45 via mashable.com
  
  During the big Grand Theft Auto VI extended look on Netflix in August, we got a small idea of what to expect from the hotly anticipated game's soundtrack. On Tuesday, several popular artists gave us an even bigger idea.Travis Scott, Morgan Wallen, Future, and others all took to Instagram on Tuesday to share images that appeared to be small parts of a larger piece of artwork related to Grand Theft Auto VI, per IGN. Scott's post showed a pair of high-heeled shoes on a stripper pole, Future's showe
  
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• Everything you need to know about the new Apple Watch features

  15-09-2026 19:26 via mashable.com
  
  The Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 look like their predecessors at a glance, but have lots of upgrades under the hood, including Audio Intelligence, upgraded sensors, and holistic wellness assessments.
  Explore more Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 coverage: Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 first look: AI and major health upgrades!
  Apple Watch Series 12 vs. 11: Every upgrade, including one Apple didn't mentionTimecode chapters
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• How to watch Liverpool vs. Spurs online for free

  15-09-2026 18:23 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur in the 2026 EFL Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Two Premier League teams are in action today as Liverpool host Tottenham Hotspur in the third round of the EFL Cup. It's been a sluggish start to the Premier League for Liverpool, with just a single win from four games. The EFL Cup presents an opportunity to build some excitement and momentum — and the Reds will certainly go into this ga
  
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• How to watch Elche vs. Real Madrid online for free

  15-09-2026 18:23 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Elche vs. Real Madrid in La Liga for free on CazéTV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.La Liga is already taking on a familiar shape. Barcelona are topping the standings after five rounds of fixtures, but Real Madrid are lurking only three points behind. And they can bridge that gap this week by virtue of playing before their rivals midweek. Real Madrid visit Elche for another vital domestic fixture. They're coming into this matchup on the
  
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• The gay slang to know for your next vacation, according to Grindr

  15-09-2026 17:52 via mashable.com
  
  You might know every definition in the gay glossary — in English. But what about when you travel?According to the hookup app Grindr, 41 percent of users have experienced slang getting lost in translation, and most have this happen before they meet someone in-person. A third (36 percent) said it happens over the app, while a smaller amount said it happens during an IRL conversation (17 percent) or hookup (14 percent). This is according to a Grindr survey of over 3,400 users done in early Se
  
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• Samsung could fast-track Galaxy Z TriFold 2 to compete with iPhone Duo

  15-09-2026 17:37 via mashable.com
  
  The early buzz and excitement around Apple's foldable iPhone Duo may have sparked something in Samsung.SEE ALSO:Apple's iPhone Duo is here, and Samsung is already throwing shade
  New rumors reported by 9to5Google suggest that Samsung is moving up its foldable roadmap to compete with the iPhone Duo. Citing credible leaker Lanzuk, 9to5Google reports that Samsung is weighing an earlier-than-planned launch for a follow-up to the Galaxy Z TriFold, along with a separate slideable device that had also b
  
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• Meta One bundles creator and business tools — for a monthly fee

  15-09-2026 17:31 via mashable.com
  
  Meta wants creators and small businesses to spend less time juggling tools — and pay a monthly fee for the convenience.At its Sept. 14 launch event in New York City, the company introduced Meta One, a subscription service bringing publishing, analytics, customer-service and AI features to Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Meta AI."We want to give people more flexibility and choice in what they can do," That's the idea behind the service, though its value will depend on how much subscribers
  
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• Prime members can take $20 off Grubhub orders as an early October Prime Day treat

  15-09-2026 17:10 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $20: Through Oct. 5, Prime members can take $20 off any Grubhub order of $30 or more with the code DEALS20. And ICYMI, Grubhub+ is free with Prime.Opens in a new windowCredit: Grubhub / AmazonGrubhub: Prime Big Deal Days dealTake $20 off an order of $30+ with code DEALS20Get DealDinner's on Amazon tonight. Well, at least partially. To celebrate the Prime Big Deal Days shopping event, taking place on Oct. 6 and 7 this year, Amazon is giving Prime members a special treat. Now through Oct. 5,
  
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• GTA 6 Ultimate Edition contents: What you get for $100

  15-09-2026 17:08 via mashable.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto VI is tantalizingly close to coming out in November. We've seen a detailed gameplay breakdown on Netflix, and some folks might still be undecided about pre-ordering the game because there are two versions to think about.The standard edition is $79.99, which is already high for a video game. But the $100 Ultimate Edition is the one everyone has their eyes on. What, exactly, do you get for paying an extra $20 to play GTA 6? Let's investigate.SEE ALSO:Will GTA 6 be on Xbox Game Pas
  
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• Record-low deal: Football season is here, and the 75-inch Hisense Class E6SR QLED 4K TV is on sale for under $580

  15-09-2026 16:55 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $171: The 75-inch Hisense Class E6SR QLED 4K TV is on sale at Amazon for $578.99, down from the standard price of $749.99. That's a 23% discount and the lowest we've seen at Amazon.Opens in a new windowCredit: Hisense75-inch Hisense Class E6SR QLED 4K TV$578.99 at Amazon $749.99 Save $171 Get DealIt's an exciting season for those of us who love to kick back with some great TV. For starters, NFL season is here, so consider Sundays booked. In addition, we have great new shows coming like
  
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• Amazon announces dates for Prime Big Deal Days, its 48-hour October Prime Day sale

  15-09-2026 16:54 via mashable.com
  
  Today, Amazon announced that its annual Prime Big Deal Days event will run from Tuesday, Oct. 6, through Wednesday, Oct. 7. The 48-hour sale for Prime members, often referred to as "October Prime Day," serves as the retail giant's unofficial kickoff for the holiday shopping season.Amazon moved up its flagship Prime Day sale from mid-July to late June this year, reportedly because of the timing of the FIFA World Cup and the U.S. 250th anniversary. But Prime Big Deal Days is happening during its u
  
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• DeWalt power tools and battery packs are on sale ahead of Prime Day: Shop top picks from $79

  15-09-2026 16:32 via mashable.com
  
  Best DeWalt deals on Amazon right now: DeWalt Portable Tire Inflator$89.99(save $10)Get DealDeWalt 20V MAX XR 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit$99 (save $32.51)Get DealDeWalt 20V MAX 6.0Ah Premium Lithium-Ion Battery 2-Pack$179(Save $100)Get DealDeWalt 20V MAX XR Impact Driver & Hammer Drill PowerPack Combo Kit$299(Save $50)Get Deal
  If you've ever had to pause a project halfway through because your single power tool battery died — or spent twenty minutes pumping up a low tire with a h
  
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• Want free books? Get 3 months of Kindle Unlimited for free ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.

  15-09-2026 16:27 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $35.97: Now through Oct. 8, new and returning subscribers can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free as an early Prime Big Deal Days deal. It usually costs $11.99 per month, so you'll save nearly $36 across three months.Opens in a new windowCredit: Kindle UnlimitedKindle Unlimited: 3 free months*Prime member exclusive*Get DealAmazon's annual Prime Big Deal Days event is upon us and will run from Tuesday, Oct. 6, through Wednesday, Oct. 7. To kick off the celebration extra early, Amaz
  
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• Why Lowe’s CMO Jen Wilson added digital commerce to her portfolio

  15-09-2026 16:05 via marketingdive.com
  
  The addition of Lowes.com and Marketplace to a purview that includes retail media, loyalty and personalization speaks to the evolution of the marketer role.
  
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• $99 AirPods alert: Walmart has the AirPods 4 on a rare discount (for now)

  15-09-2026 15:55 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $30: The Apple AirPods 4 are on sale for $99 at Walmart, down from the list price of $129.99. That's a 23% discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple AirPods 4$99 at Walmart $129.99 Save $30.99 Get DealNow that we're in the middle of September, it's prime time for excellent walks. Summer heat has dissipated, and soon brightly-colored leaves will take over. Once that happens, it's time to pop in the earbuds and head out on a walk. If your old AirPods barely hold a charge, it's tim
  
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