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• Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in Edge

  26-09-2026 16:44 via mashable.com
  
  Internet Explorer's last foothold on modern Windows now has an expiration date.Microsoft is reminding IT administrators that Internet Explorer mode in its Edge browser, the only remaining way to run IE's rendering engine on current versions of Windows, will be supported through at least the end of 2029, according to gHacks Tech News. The notice, posted in the Microsoft 365 admin center under message ID MC1473151, tells organizations that still depend on IE-only applications to start planning the
  
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• Take 25% off this potent power station from Anker

  03-10-2026 19:55 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE OVER $150: As of Oct. 3, the Anker SOLIX C1000 is down to $449.98 on Amazon. That's $150.01 off its regular retail price of $599.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: AnkerAnker SOLIX C1000$449.98 at Amazon $599.99 Save $150.01 Get DealSavvy Big Deal Days shoppers know to look beyond the glitzy, glamorous big-ticket items to find the practical or essential items that rarely go on sale. Among the best of these in the early deals we've browsed through is the Anker SOLIX C1000, a powerful porta
  
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• An officers use of Flock cameras was unconstitutional, judge rules

  03-10-2026 19:06 via mashable.com
  
  A federal judge has sided with growing public sentiment that Flock cameras pose an unconstitutional surveillance risk, as the nation continues its campaign to get the tech out of its cities. In a decision issued Oct. 1, federal judge Sara E. Hill ruled that a Tulsa County Deputy Sheriff violated constitutional protections by using a cross-state network of Flock cameras to track a vehicle heading toward the California border.SEE ALSO:Bernie Sanders proposes The Ban Flock Act
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• Coffee lovers rejoice: the Ninja Luxe Café Pro is heavily discounted for Big Deal Days

  03-10-2026 18:57 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE OVER $150: As of Oct. 3, the Ninja Luxe Café Pro is down to $599.95 on Amazon, $150.04 off its regular retail price of $749.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: NinjaNinja Luxe Café Pro$599.95 at Amazon $749.99 Save $150.04 Get DealSometimes the best early deals aren't just on flashy, big-ticket items like TVs and smartphones but on the kinds of things you use every single day of your life. If you're like the millions of coffee-addicted Americans who start their day with a lat
  
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• Unlock aerial photography for 15% off with this DJI Neo discount

  03-10-2026 17:58 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $30: As of Oct. 3, the DJI Neo is down to $169 on Amazon. That's $30 off its full price of $199.Opens in a new windowCredit: DJIDJI Neo$169 at Amazon $199 Save $30 Get DealJust because it's called Prime Big Deal Days doesn't mean you have to purchase big items. The compact DJI Neo belongs among the select early deals you should have on your radar, not only because the drone itself is excellent, but also because at 15% off and just $169, it's entering steal territory. Whether you'r
  
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• California announces AV regulation, fines for robotaxis that impede emergency responders

  03-10-2026 17:35 via mashable.com
  
  Hundreds of thousands of autonomous vehicle rides are completed every week across the U.S. Most of them go off without a hitch. But all it takes is one wayward car to ruin someone's day — and potentially threaten lives.A new California bill, signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom last week, will ensure those blips hit car makers harder. Under SB 1246, AV operators such as Waymo and Tesla will face hefty fines if their vehicles block first responders for more than 30
  
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• Automate your lawn care with the Sunseeker X3 Plus for nearly half off

  03-10-2026 17:05 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE OVER $700: As of Oct. 3, the Sunseeker X3 Plus is down to $836.99 on Amazon. That's $762 off its regular retail price of $1,598.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: SunseekerSunseeker X3 Plus$836.99 at Amazon $1,598.99 Save $762 Get DealHiding among the best early deals ahead of the official launch of Prime Big Deal Days are some life-changing gems, deals that don't just save you money but genuinely improve your quality of life. If you regularly mow a lawn, you know the struggle of pushing
  
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• Apple will replace iPhone 18 Pro Max devices with AT&T connection issues

  03-10-2026 16:21 via mashable.com
  
  A hardware problem in a small number of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices has booted AT&T customers from their cell service — and may still pose issues for everyone on the carrier. Apple confirmed the problem in an Oct. 2 statement to 9to5Mac, stating that the company had identified an issue "causing a device to lose service and be unable to make calls" and would issue a resolution to those affected. SEE ALSO:Bernie Sanders proposes The Ban Flock Act
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• Take 40% off this gorgeous Hisense 65" E7 Cinema Series TV before Prime Day even begins

  03-10-2026 16:04 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE OVER $400: As of Oct. 3, the Hisense 65" E7 Cinema Series TV is down to $597.99 on Amazon. That's $402 off its regular retail price of $999.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: HisenseHisense 65" E7 Cinema Series TV$597.99 at Amazon $999.99 Save $402 Get DealLots of Prime Big Deal Days shoppers will be eagerly holding out for a brand new TV, something to upgrade their streaming experience, and maybe prepare them for the release of the year's most anticipated video games like Grand Theft Aut
  
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• How to watch India vs. Brazil online for free

  03-10-2026 13:30 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch India vs. Brazil in an International Friendly for free on GE TV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Brazil are playing some really fun friendly fixtures. They've just visited Australia for a couple of entertaining fixtures, and now they face off against India at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. This marks the first-ever official senior men's international match between India and Brazil. It's going to be absolutely electric in the 68,000-seater st
  
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• How to watch Roosters vs. Knights in the 2026 NRL Grand Final online for free

  03-10-2026 12:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Roosters vs. Knights in the 2026 NRL Grand Final for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.There's so much incredible sport taking place this weekend. We've got some fascinating international friendlies like India vs. Brazil, F1 in Malaysia, and India vs. Pakistan in the final of the Asian Games cricket tournament. It's a hectic schedule, but we suggest you make some time for the 2026 NRL Grand Final.The Roosters take on t
  
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• The 10 best hookup apps of 2026: I swiped until my thumb hurt

  03-10-2026 11:15 via mashable.com
  
  In the age of on-demand everything, it’s no surprise that we can get "dates" (and I use that term loosely) with the tap of a button. Thanks to classic hookup apps like Tinder and newcomers like Pure, finding a sexy new friend can be as straightforward as ordering a pizza. As for the quality? That’s about the same as your pizza — hit or miss, depending on the time of day, where you're located, and how hungry you are.SEE ALSO:6 AdultFriendFinder features other hookup sites lack
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• A ton of Amazon device deals are already live for October Prime Day: Shop Fire TVs, Echo speakers

  03-10-2026 11:10 via mashable.com
  
  Early October Prime Day Amazon device deals:Best Echo Device DealAmazon Echo Dot$39.99(save $40)Get DealBest tablet dealAmazon Fire HD 10$72.99(save $82)Get DealBest Fire TV dealAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select$17.99(save $32)Get DealBest TV DealAmazon Ember 55-inch 4-Series Fire TV$279.99(save $180)Get Dealbest blink camera dealBlink Outdoor 2K+ with free Blink Battery Doorbell 2K+$34.99(save $134.99)Get DealBest eero dealAmazon eero Pro 7$224.99(save $75)Get DealBest Deal Under $25Amazon Smart P
  
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• Will Kindles be on sale during October Prime Day? Heres what we know.

  03-10-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Amazon has quite the timing. Right before its October Prime Day event, the retailer dropped a completely redesigned Kindle lineup. But what does this mean for Kindle deals during Prime Big Deal Days?Historically, Amazon is conservative with its e-reader savings, waiting until the sale starts to drop prices. The best prices on Kindles either fall on Prime Day or Black Friday, so we're hopeful for the savings that Prime Big Deal Days brings. We don't doubt that Kindles will be on sale; it's a ques
  
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• Weve scoured hundreds of sales to find the 35+ best early October Prime Day deals: Bose, Lego, Apple

  03-10-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  The best early October Prime Day Deals at a glance:Best headphone dealBose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen)$319(save $40)Get DealBest Amazon device dealAmazon Echo Dot$39.99(save $40)Get DealBest TV dealAmazon Ember 55-inch Artline QLED 4K TV$499.99(Save $400)Get DealBest Deal Under $50Soundcore P30i by Anker noise-cancelling earbuds$24.99(save $25)Get DealBest power station dealBluetti Elite 100 V2$499(Save $400)Get DealBest Memory dealSanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD$251.93(Save $48.06)Get De
  
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• Verity ending explainer: What should audiences believe?

  03-10-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Colleen Hoover's best-selling novel Verity has been adapted into a star-studded movie, headlined by Anne Hathaway, Josh Hartnett, and Dakota Johnson. Together, this trio makes up a torrid love triangle defined as much by dark desires as by lies and manipulation. So, in the end, who are we meant to believe? Mashable is going full spoilers. Proceed with caution. What's Verity about? Credit: Amazon MGM Studios
  Verity centers on Lowen Ashleigh (Johnson), a novelist who's been published but largely o
  
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• Turn complicated projects into manageable plans with this $50 Microsoft tool

  03-10-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Get things done more efficiently with this Microsoft Project Professional 2024 lifetime license for Windows, on sale now for just $49.97 (reg. $1,129.99) through Oct. 4.Opens in a new windowCredit: MicrosoftMicrosoft Project Professional 2024: Lifetime License for Windows$49.97 $1,129.99 Save $1,080.02 Get DealCalendars can show you when a project is due, but dates don’t really help you figure out how all the pieces need to fit together. That’s where Microsoft Project Pro
  
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• The best early Target Deal Days to shop this weekend: We found live deals on laptops, headphones, and more

  03-10-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  The best early Target Circle Deal Days deals: Best Apple deal Apple Watch Series 11$349.99(save $50)Get DealBest headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM5$299.99(save $100)Get DealBest laptop deal14-inch HP HD Touchscreen Notebook$299.99(save $300)Get Deal
  Target Circle Deal Days officially runs Oct. 6–7. If those dates sound familiar, it's because Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days (aka October Prime Day) falls on the exact same days.Target originally introduced its Circle sale in 2019 to compete with Am
  
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• The 11 best phones of 2026, tested by experts

  03-10-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  What about the iPhone Duo?Apple recently announced the iPhone Duo, its first-ever foldable phone. It's not out until Oct. 23, but Mashable's Stan Schroeder got to spend a little time with it at Apple Park earlier this month. (Read his hands-on first impressions.) Look for preorders starting on Oct. 16.Check back by the end of the month to see if the foldable iPhone Duo earns a spot in our guide to the top smartphones of the year.Why are the best phones so expensive right now?The new Google Pixel
  
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• Stop guessing which AI is best: Get GPT, Claude, and Gemini for under $100

  03-10-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: A lifetime subscription to the 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan is $99.99 (reg. $540). That’s 81% off, and it includes 4 million credits per month for a long list of AI models.Opens in a new windowCredit: 1minAI1min.AI Advanced Business Plan Lifetime Subscription$99.99 $540 Save $440.01 Get DealOne AI writes cleaner copy. Another handles code better. A third is stronger in research. Keeping up with which one does what, and paying for each, gets old quickly.1min.AI puts them in on
  
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• Is Audible actually worth it in 2026? I keep cancelling, but it drags me back in.

  03-10-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  When it comes to accessing books (including audiobooks), nothing beats your local library. It's free and it’s what Dolly would’ve wanted. But that’s not why you’re here, so I digress. Let’s talk about Audible.I’ve been an Audible subscriber on and off for a few years now, and there’s a reason I keep coming back. It easily has the most robust audiobook catalog around, offers unmatched convenience if you're also a Kindle user, and is packed with exclusive
  
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• I found 3 AirPods deals live ahead of October Prime Day (and 3 not live yet)

  03-10-2026 11:00 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$234(save $15)Get DealBest airpods max dealApple AirPods Max 2$479(save $70)Get Deal
  Don't be alarmed, but we're about a week away from October Prime Day. 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 sale officially kicks off Oct.
  
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• How to watch USA vs. Mexico online for free

  03-10-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch USA vs. Mexico in an International Friendly for free on TV Azteca. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.There are a number of really interesting soccer fixtures taking place this weekend, but USA vs. Mexico has got to be one of the best. This rivalry is always entertaining, and you know both sides will be desperate to claim a win. There's nothing friendly about this fixture.USA are coming into this game off a convincing 4-2 win over Chile. Mexico we
  
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• How to watch Argentina vs. Burkina Faso online for free

  03-10-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Argentina vs. Burkina Faso in an International Friendly for free on Telefe. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.All the attention is on Lionel Messi's farewell fixture against Benin, but Argentina actually have another game to play before that emotional moment.Argentina face off against Burkina Faso this weekend at the Estadio Monumental. They're coming off a comfortable victory over Bolivia and will expect another win here. Burkina Faso aren't wea
  
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• How to get Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Music for free: Everything you need to know

  03-10-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Don't say Amazon never gave you anything. Aside from the usual perks of being a Prime member (free delivery, exclusive deals, Prime Video access, Grubhub+, etc.), Amazon also offers subscription services for music and reading: Amazon Music Unlimited and Kindle Unlimited. And as a Prime member, there's a good chance you can get these services for free — at least for a limited time.If you haven't already explored what Amazon's subscriptions for Kindle Unlimited and Amazon Music Unlimite
  
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• Godzilla Minus Zero review: The epic monster melodrama fans have been roaring for

  03-10-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  I have a confession and some good news. First, a confession: While watching Godzilla Minus Zero in a theater, I squealed and screamed in excitement loudly and repeatedly. I even threw my hands up at one point, as if I were going down the sharp hill of a rollercoaster ride. Now, good news: No one was any the wiser to my giddy noise. (And I wasn’t the only one whose hands took flight!) The sequel to the critically acclaimed and fan-revered Godzilla Minus One offers a soundscape so rich
  
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• Digger explained: You got questions? Valid.

  03-10-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Digger is not the movie it appears to be at first glance. And if you walked out of the theater feeling baffled, we're here for you. Co-written and directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Digger begins as a political satire in the vein of Stanley Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Funny enough, Iñárritu has previously mirrored such title structures with films like BiRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) and Bardo, Fa
  
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• A new NASA mission plan could capture light no space telescope now sees

  03-10-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  NASA will move ahead with a new space telescope to see the cold, dusty universe far more sharply than any before it, chasing clues about where planets get their water.Engineers will now refine the design of the Probe Far-infrared Mission for Astrophysics operation and test its technology. Called Prima for short, the mission could launch in the early 2030s if it passes a final agency review. Prima fills a blind spot in humanity's view of space. Today, the James Webb Space Telescope captures
  
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• 21 early October Prime Day tech deals, hand-picked by our gadget-obsessed experts

  03-10-2026 11:00 via mashable.com
  
  Early October Prime Day tech deals at a glance:Best Amazon device dealAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus$37.99(save $22)Get DealBest AirPods dealApple AirPods 4$99(save $30)Get DealBest smartwatch dealGarmin vívoactive 6 (42mm)$229.99(save $70)Get DealBest laptop dealApple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD)$3,499(save $600)Get DealBest TV dealAmazon 55-inch Ember QLED Series Fire TV$489.99(save $100)Get DealBest gaming deal"The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" (Nintendo Switch 2)
  
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• 20+ early Prime Day deals on MicroSDs, SSDs, and hard drives: Our favorite deals to beat RAMageddon

  03-10-2026 11:00 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 Rugged SSD dealSanDisk 1TB Extreme Portable SSD$269.97(save $30.02)Get DealBest Internal SSD dealSamsung Internal SSD 990 2TB NVMe$369.99(save $160)Get DealBest MicroSD dealSanDisk 512GB microSD Express Card$129.99(save $19.01)Get DealBest Travel-Friendly SSD dealSamsung T7 2TB Portable SSD$389.99(save $160)Get Deal
  Thanks to the global memory crisis
  
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