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• Make small business accounting way easier with this $60 lifetime tool

  18-09-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Make bookkeeping easier with a lifetime subscription to Argo Books Accounting Software Premium Plan, on sale now for just $59.99 (reg. $399).Opens in a new windowCredit: Argo BooksArgo Books Accounting Software Premium Plan: Lifetime Subscription$59.99 $399 Save $339.01 Get DealIf you’ve been paying monthly for your accounting software, it’s time to meet Argo Books. It’s powerful software that makes handling your own accounting a whole lot easier — with conven
  
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• Gap rolls out Fashiontainment strategy with boy band collaboration

  22-09-2026 16:58 via marketingdive.com
  
  The pact with Just Your Type is positioned as bigger than a one-off campaign, spanning experiences, clothing and a documentary series.
  
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• Beats taps multiple Kendall Jenners to promote customizable headphones

  22-09-2026 16:00 via marketingdive.com
  
  CMO Chris Thorne explains why Jenner is the right partner for the launch, which includes a campaign spot from Uncommon Creative Studio.
  
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• Shop the best early Prime Day deals on Pokémon, including 30th Celebration trading cards for under market price

  22-09-2026 15:29 via mashable.com
  
  The best early Prime Day Pokémon deals at a glance:Best TCG dealPokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box$89.99(save vs. market price)Get DealBest Lego dealLego Pokémon Eevee (72151)$47.95(save $12.05)Get DealBest video game dealPokémon Legends: Z-A (Nintendo Switch 2)$44.99(save $25)Get DealBest book dealPokémon Deluxe Character Guide (Pokemon Pikachu Press)$41.98(save $18.01)Get Deal
  Amazon’s October Prime Day may still be on the horizon, but there
  
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• Apple opens super-fancy live music venue

  22-09-2026 15:25 via mashable.com
  
  Given how many iPhones, Macs and other gadgets it sells, it's sometimes easy to forget that Apple is also a content company. To promote its many digital content platforms like Apple Music and Apple TV, the company produces TV shows, movies, and hosts exclusive live concerts which you can find on Apple Music. Now, the company has a very fancy place to hosts those concerts. Apple Music Hall is a new live music venue at London's Battersea Power Station, and it looks amazing. That looks cozy. Credit
  
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• Sex recession is real but complicated, Kinsey reports

  22-09-2026 15:15 via mashable.com
  
  The sex lives of young adults — or lack thereof — have been subject to scrutiny over the past few years. Much hand-wringing has occurred over whether Gen Z is sexually repressed, or whether there's a "sex recession" happening. Now, we have some new data about it.In a study by the Kinsey Institute, Playboy, and emergency contraceptive brand Julie, "The State of Sex Among Gen Z," the sex recession question is answered, but it's not clean-cut. The report includes findings from 2,373 U.S
  
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• Prime Day deals on fitness trackers are live: Shop our favorite deals on Apple, Garmin, Fitbit, and more

  22-09-2026 15:08 via mashable.com
  
  The best early Prime Day deals on fitness trackers:Best Garmin dealGarmin vívoactive 6$229.99(save $70)Get DealBest Fitbit dealFitbit Sense 2$199.95(save $50)Get DealBest Apple dealApple Watch SE 3$249(save $30)Get DealBest Samsung dealSamsung Galaxy Watch 8$259.99(save $40)Get Deal
  Amazon's next major shopping event is just around the corner: Prime Big Deal Days takes place on Oct. 6-7. The two-day sale will bring exclusive discounts for Prime members across thousands of products, but if
  
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• One in 10 young singles stopped dating because its too expensive, report states

  22-09-2026 15:00 via mashable.com
  
  The rising cost of living has impacted singles for years now, and a new report from payment service Zelle shares new insights on just how much their bank accounts influence how (and if) they find love.Zelle's Economics of Dating Report found that the vast majority (84 percent) of Gen Z and millennial daters say rising cost has affected their dating lives (according to an Aug. 2026 national survey of 1,800 Gen Z and millennial adults who've dated within the past year). SEE ALSO:The 9 best free da
  
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• This Pokémon 30th Celebration box is back below market price — act fast to buy for $89.99 on Amazon

  22-09-2026 14:40 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: As of Sept. 22, the Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box is available for $89.99 at Amazon. That's well under market price.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box$89.99 at Amazon  Shop NowFor Pokémon fans, there are few greater pleasures than finding product at way below market price. And that's exactly what you'll get with Amazon's current price on the Pokémon 30th Celebration Elite Trainer B
  
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• Roborock’s AI-powered Saros Z70 robot vacuum drops to half price at Amazon — save $1,000 with this best-ever deal

  22-09-2026 14:33 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $1,000: As of Sept. 22, the Roborock Saros Z70 Robot Vacuum and Mop is down to $999.98 at Amazon. That’s a 50% discount and a match for its lowest-ever price.Opens in a new windowCredit: RoborockRoborock Saros Z70 robot vacuum and mop combo$999.99 at Amazon $1,999.99 Save $1,000 Get DealKeeping your floors spotless usually means spending hours behind a traditional vacuum or dropping a small fortune on a high-end robot cleaner. But when a flagship model drops down to half price, t
  
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• The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Sylveon ex Tin is under market price at Walmart — buy for under $60 while stocks last

  22-09-2026 14:31 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Sylveon ex Tin is now available for $58.98 at Walmart, down from $67.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG 30th Celebration Sylveon ex Tin$58.98 at Amazon $67.99 Save $9.01 Pre-order HereAmazon has been the go-to for the Pokémon TCG’s 30th Celebration ETB, but the retailer has been a bit slow adding the rest of the range. However, Walmart has been quick with discounts on both readily available
  
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• Control Resonant is a fascinating experiment, but not an entirely successful one

  22-09-2026 14:28 via mashable.com
  
  When you play as many video games as I do, only a select few really stick in your mind for years after you finish them. Control, a 2019 action-adventure game, was one of those.Mashable gave Control its Game of the Year award that year, and for good reason: It's a mind-bending and totally sick shooter that can be cleanly summarized as "you play as a Jedi with a gun in a haunted office building." It was, at the time, the best synthesis of developer Remedy's signature style with actually competent
  
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• This Apple iPad deal is going to sell fast — save $200 on an 11-inch iPad Pro

  22-09-2026 13:39 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: As of Sept. 22, the Apple iPad Pro (M4) 11-inch is available for $1,899 at Amazon. That's a $200 saving on the regular list price of $2,099.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple iPad Pro (M4) 11-inch$1,899 at Amazon $2,099 Save $200 Get DealThe Apple M6 chip was recently announced as the latest in Apple's line of powerful processors. But don't sleep on the M4-powered devices that are still out there in the wilds of online shopping. It wasn't so long ago that the M4 was the very bes
  
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• iPhone 20 rumors: Apple may skip iPhone 19 for quad-curve anniversary edition

  22-09-2026 13:39 via mashable.com
  
  Apple finally revealed the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its Sept. 9 "Surprise and Shine" event, alongside the foldable iPhone Duo.But believe it or not, there are already credible reports and leaks floating around about a potential 20th anniversary "iPhone 20" arriving in fall 2027. If the rumor mill is correct, Apple will skip the iPhone 19 entirely, and this wouldn't be the first time Apple has gotten creative with numbering. The iPhone 20 would commemorate the 20th anniversary of the orig
  
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• Prime Day deals on power stations are already live: Shop the best deals on Jackery, Anker, Bluetti, and more

  22-09-2026 13:29 via mashable.com
  
  The best early October Prime Day deals on power stations:Best Jackery dealJackery Explorer 1000 v2$499(save $60)Get DealBest Ecoflow dealEcoflow Delta 3 Classic with 220W Solar Panel$699(save $400)Get DealBest Bluetti dealBluetti Elite 100 V2$499(save $400)Get DealBest Anker dealAnker Solix C1000$449.98(save $150.01)Get Deal
  Portable power stations are useful for everything from camping trips to keeping your gadgets running when you're away from a plug socket. They come in a wide range of prices
  
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• Christian dating app Upward rebranded for marriage-focused Gen Zers

  22-09-2026 13:00 via mashable.com
  
  Six years after launching Christian dating app Upward, the conglomerate Match Group is relaunching it as a marriage-focused app for young singles. Upward is now centered around "modern courtship.""For a generation told to keep things casual and see where they go, saying you want marriage can almost feel countercultural," said Lauren DeFord, director of brand marketing at Match Group, in a press release shared with Mashable. "Built for people dating with marriage in mind, Upward is a home for sin
  
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• We found 20+ early Prime Day deals on MicroSDs, SSDs, and hard drives to beat RAMageddon

  22-09-2026 12:40 via mashable.com
  
  The best early Prime Day MicroSD, portable SSD, and internal SSD deals:Best SSD dealSamsung SSD 990 PRO 2TB PCIe 4.0$389.99 (save $250)Get DealBest MicroSD dealSanDisk 512GB microSD Express Card$129.99(save $19.01)Get DealBest Rugged SSD dealSanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD$265.99(save $34)Get DealBest Internal SSD dealSamsung Internal SSD 990 2TB NVMe$369.99(save $160)Get DealBest Travel-Friendly SSD dealSamsung T7 2TB Portable SSD$449.99(save $100)Get Deal
  Thanks to the global memory crisis kn
  
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• An October Prime Day Apple deals guide: What to buy on sale now, what to look for later

  22-09-2026 12:28 via mashable.com
  
  Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is just around the corner — and so are some excellent Apple deals, no doubt. This 48-hour "October Prime Day" serves as Amazon's kickoff to the Black Friday/holiday shopping season, which is the best time to find discounts on popular Apple devices, among many other tech products. This year, it will double as some year-end relief from RAMageddon price increases.While the sale isn't scheduled to begin for a few more weeks, Amazon is already rolling out
  
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• Preorder the first-ever Googlebooks at Best Buy and score free $129 Pixel Buds 2a

  22-09-2026 12:17 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Preorders for the first-ever Google Books are live ahead of the Oct. 4 launch. If you preorder any model through Best Buy, a free pair of Google Pixel Buds 2a (a $129 value) will automatically get added to your cart at checkout.Opens in a new windowCredit: AsusGooglebooks at Best BuyGet free Pixel Buds 2a ($129 value) with preorders.Shop NowIf you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the first laptops designed for Gemini Intelligence, your time has officially arrived. Anno
  
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• The best early October Prime Day deals on DJI creator tools: I found deals on mics, drones, and cameras

  22-09-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  The best early October Prime Day DJI deals:Best drone dealDJI Mini 3$399(save $20)Get DealBest camera dealDJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo$549(save $80)Get DealBest mic dealDJI Mic 3$259(save $70)Get DealBest power station deal DJI Power 2000 V2$759.99(save $550)Get Deal
  As Mashable's Global Shopping Editor, I spend a lot of time trawling through the best deals on the web. And a good portion of that time is dedicated to sourcing the best deals on DJI. "Why?" I hear you ask. Because Mashable reade
  
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• The 5 most comfortable headphones weve ever tested

  22-09-2026 10:37 via mashable.com
  
  What are the most comfortable headphones?Credit: Alex Bracetti / Mashable
  The most comfortable earbuds and headphones shouldn't cause ear fatigue or pain, even after hours of listening to music or podcasts. After extensive testing, we selected the five most comfortable headphones based on price, performance, and purpose. However, one product in particular stood out, and it's the one with "Comfort" literally in the name. Our audio reviewers are unanimous on this point: Bose QuietComfort Ultra (Ge
  
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• Dunkin is giving away 1 million free coffees on Sept. 24 — how to claim yours

  22-09-2026 10:36 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Dunkin' is giving away 1 million free drinks on Sept. 24. The promo code will drop at some point during the day, so keep this page bookmarked for an update.Dunkin' is giving away 1 million free drinks, again. That seems like an absolutely wild promotion, but Dunkin' actually does this kind of thing fairly regularly. That doesn't make it any less exciting, and the process of claiming remains the same.Dunkin' doesn't release specifics on what's actually included in the giveaway until the pr
  
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• Jimmy Kimmel mocks Trump for banning press outlets from White House

  22-09-2026 10:34 via mashable.com
  
  Donald Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, and Jimmy Kimmel has some thoughts on the president "cracking down on that out-of-control first amendment.""Yeah, why aren't these so-called journalists gushing over how well he's mishandling the war he said was over seven months ago? It's just not right," says Kimmel in the late night clip above."As his popularity continues to plummet, Trump's fingers go deeper and deeper into his ears. He does not want to hear bad news. Ba
  
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• I found 3 AirPods deals live ahead of October Prime Day (and 3 to wait for)

  22-09-2026 10:30 via mashable.com
  
  The best early AirPods deals ahead of Prime Big Deal Days:Best overall dealApple AirPods 4$99(save $30)Get DealBest AirPods Pro dealApple AirPods Pro 3$199(save $50)Get DealBest airpods max dealApple AirPods Max 2$479(save $70)Get Deal
  The first day of fall is nigh, and you know what that means — October Prime Day is nearly here.The sale, officially dubbed Prime Big Deal Days, marks the start of the holiday shopping season, which is often a great time to grab tech like AirPods on sale. The
  
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• Jon Stewart responds to Trump banning CNN from the White House

  22-09-2026 10:27 via mashable.com
  
  Donald Trump recently issued a White House ban on several news outlets, including CNN, MS NOW, and Politico — and Jon Stewart has thoughts.In the Daily Show clip above, the host reacts to footage of the president saying "there's something wrong with a country that can allow people to write purposely negative stories.""Have you tried presidenting better?" responds Stewart. "You could ban the press, or you could be a better f***ing president? I mean, give the press something to work with. I
  
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• A factory glitch just created Blood Mew — and Pokémon card resellers are throwing up six-figure listings

  22-09-2026 10:25 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: To celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary, The Pokémon Company released a new card set with high pull rates to stop scalpers. A factory red-ink glitch created "Blood Mew" — an accidental, creepy variant of Mew #151.To celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary — and cool down tension around short stock and scalper buyouts — Nintendo and The Pokémon Company dropped a commemorative TCG set loaded with higher pull rates for shiny variants and fan-favorite
  
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• T-Mobile is giving away the Motorola Razr+ for free — how to qualify

  22-09-2026 10:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: The Motorola Razr+ is available for free with T-Mobile. To qualify for this deal, activate a new line on an Experience Beyond plan.Opens in a new windowCredit: MotorolaT-Mobile: Motorola Razr+ for free Shop NowApple literally just launched new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods, so why on earth are we talking about Motorola? We know there's a lot of excitement around Apple, but Motorola's foldable phones are quietly impressing. And right now, you can upgrade without spending anythin
  
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• Early October Prime Day TV deals are live: We found rare deals on TCL, LG, Hisense, and more

  22-09-2026 10:00 via mashable.com
  
  The best early October Prime Day TV deals:Best TCL TV dealTCL 85-inch QM8L SQD-Mini-LED QLED 4K TV$2,497.99(save $1,502)Get DealBEST LG TV DEALLG 65-inch C6 OLED 4K TV$1,599.99(save $1,100)Get DealBest Hisense TV DealHisense 65-inch U7 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV$847.99(save $652)Get Deal
  Another Amazon Prime Day is upon us. Well, kind of. Prime Big Deal Days, which runs from Oct. 6 through Oct. 7, isn't quite as massive as Amazon's flagship summer sale, but it serves as an unofficial kickoff to the hol
  
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• IFA 2026: Dreame Aqua20 Ultra Roller launch, and more

  22-09-2026 08:34 via mashable.com
  
  This year's IFA conference was chock-full of cutting-edge technology announcements. One of the highlights was from leading vacuum brand Dreame, who unveiled a fresh range of innovative cleaning devices including a powerful new robovac, the Aqua20 Ultra Roller, an upgrade to their X60 Ultra robot vacuum (which our own Leah Stodart reviewed at 4.5/5 stars earlier this year), and an upgraded steam mop, the T16 Pro TriForce.Dreame Aqua20 Ultra Roller: Steam-powered deep cleaningCredit: Supplied
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• Amazon blocks Metas Muse AI agent from shopping

  22-09-2026 08:21 via mashable.com
  
  Amazon is reportedly blocking Meta's new AI agent Muse from shopping. As spotted by GeekWire, people attempting to use Muse to buy products from Amazon are now being served with a warning that doing so violates the online marketplace's terms of use.SEE ALSO:Google's new tech will let you buy stuff directly from an AI chatbot
  Meta introduced its personal AI agent Muse earlier this month, billing it as a digital assistant that "doesn't just answer questions, it actually does the work.""People just
  
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