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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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• Instacart enlists icons like Shrek, Scooby-Doo to market AI assistant

  18-09-2026 16:52 via marketingdive.com
  
  Scenes from nostalgic movies and TV shows provide meal ideas that come to life with the help of Clementine AI, which debuted earlier this month. 
  
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• Verizon wants to kill landline phones in a matter of weeks

  18-09-2026 16:42 via mashable.com
  
  Father Time comes for us all, and landline phones are no exception.Verizon announced on its website that it is seeking permission from the FCC to phase out traditional copper landline service. The post doesn't have a specific timeline, but local news outlet WWNY in Watertown, NY is reporting that customers are being told that it could happen by the end of November. The idea is to get rid of the older technology and replace it with fiber or wireless service for as many people as possible.SEE ALSO
  
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• The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo is $80 off at Amazon

  18-09-2026 16:24 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE 13%: As of Sept. 18, you can get the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo for $549, down from $629, at Amazon. That's a 13% discount, or $80 in savings. Opens in a new windowCredit: DJIDJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo$549 at Amazon $629 Save $80 Get DealIf you're interested in becoming a content creator but aren't sure about the equipment or what to do first, you may want to check out DJI's creator line. The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo has pretty much everything you need to get started:
  
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• New cat species identified for first time in 100 years

  18-09-2026 16:20 via mashable.com
  
  A new cat species has been formally identified for the first time in 100 years. Found in Bolivia, the Leopardus tilcayo has markings similar to a leopard, but is smaller than a domestic house cat. Unfortunately, while this tiger cat is undeniably cuddle-sized, it is not for cuddling.SEE ALSO:Scientists accidentally created the cutest mouse in the world
  Revealed in a paper published in Current Biology on Thursday, the diminutive Leopardus tilcayo is described as having "relatively large, irregula
  
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• Is your iPhone 18 Pro arriving today? Save $30 on an Otterbox case.

  18-09-2026 16:15 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $30: As of Sept. 18, get Otterbox's new iPhone 18 Pro Defender Pro Case for $49.99. That saves you $30 on its $79.99 list price for 38% off.Opens in a new windowCredit: OtterboxOtterbox Defender Pro iPhone 18 Pro Case$49.99 at Amazon $79.99 Save $30.00 Get DealToday is finally the day — the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are arriving in stores and into your hands. If you have the new iPhone or are planning to go out and grab one this weekend, don't forget to pick up a case for it. The
  
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• Here’s how much iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max repairs will cost you

  18-09-2026 16:14 via mashable.com
  
  It's iPhone launch day! Did you get a brand new iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max? Did you see John Ternus at the Apple store? If so, congratulations! Also, and this is very important, don't drop it.Apple has shared just how much it's going to cost for the most common iPhone repairs for the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. And, let's put it this way, damaging your new iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max is going to cost you a pretty penny on top of what you just spent for the device itself.Just how much? He
  
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• How to watch The Great British Baking Show online for free

  18-09-2026 15:50 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream the 17th season of The Great British Baking Show for free on Channel 4. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.You know that summer is making way for fall when The Great British Baking Show returns to screens. Things are about to get a whole lot cozier. Which is what The Great British Baking Show, aka Bake Off, is all about — comforting, wholesome fun.The Great British Baking Show pits Britain's best amateur bak
  
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• We found the best iPhone 18 Pro grips and cases to protect your new phone

  18-09-2026 15:08 via mashable.com
  
  The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max officially went on sale today ahead of their Sept. 18 launch (the foldable iPhone Duo won't be available until next month). And when you buy a new phone, that usually means buying a new phone case. The best iPhone 18 Pro cases will protect your phone when it inevitably slips out of your hands and tumbles to the ground, risking your $1,200 investment.A lot of case companies started selling burgundy and glacier blue iPhone 18 Pro cases before the phones were even anno
  
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• AirPods 4 vs. AirPods 5: Is there any benefit to buying last-gen?

  18-09-2026 14:59 via mashable.com
  
  Apple's new AirPods 5 are an anomaly. In a year where tech prices are rising across the board, the latest AirPods were announced at last week's Apple keynote event with a shocking feature: a lower price point than the previous generation. So what's the catch? Well, therein lies the anomaly — there really isn't one. In fact, Apple added more features to the new earbuds, and again, they cost less than the AirPods 4. Below, you'll find the breakdown of exactly how the AirPods 5 reign superior
  
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• New AirPods deal: Amazon has already cut the price of the new AirPods 5

  18-09-2026 14:56 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $4.01: The new Apple AirPods 5 are down to $124.99 on Amazon. That’s a 3% discount on brand-new ANC hardware on release day.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple AirPods 5$124.99 at Amazon $129 Save $4.01 Get DealPreordering brand-new Apple gear usually means paying full retail price and waiting by your front door for the delivery truck. But Amazon is bending the rules just enough to make hitting "buy now" feel a little sweeter.While you won't see dramatic clearance-rack strike
  
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• T-Mobile is giving away the Apple iPhone for free — how to claim

  18-09-2026 14:39 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Get the iPhone 17 for free from T-Mobile when you bring your number on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in needed). The iPhone 18 Pro is free when you switch and bring your number or trade in an eligible phone in any condition on an Experience Beyond plan.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleT-Mobile: Apple iPhone 17 and iPhone 18 for free Get DealThe dust is still settling from the Apple Event 2026. Apple announced a wave of new hardware and software, headlined by
  
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• Creator content preferred in AI recommendations: Here’s what the numbers say

  18-09-2026 14:00 via marketingdive.com
  
  Over half of consumers report that they prefer creator-informed artificial intelligence recommendations, according to recent IAB findings.
  
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• Best iOS 27 tricks to try now (even with an old iPhone)

  18-09-2026 14:00 via mashable.com
  
  This isn’t like past iOS updates. Bridget Carey goes over the top seven features to try in iOS 27, which can make your iPhone feel brand new — even if you’re not getting the new iPhone 18 Pro that hits stores today.Read more about iOS 27 features and updates: iOS 27 battery drain: What to know
  Apple iOS 27 is out now: 8+ new features to try right awayTimecode chapters
  0:52 New Siri AI in iOS 27
  1:57 The new Siri app
  2:04 Using Siri AI to find delivery information
  2:21 Use Siri
  
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• MOFTs new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo cases bring origami folds to Apple — how to buy

  18-09-2026 13:57 via mashable.com
  
  MOFT iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo accessories:Snap Fold for iPhone Duo$49.99Pre-Order HereSnap Case MOVAS™ (iPhone 18 Pro / Max)$49.99Shop NowFrame Case (iPhone 18 Pro / Max)$49.99Shop NowCoffee Frame Case (iPhone 18 Pro / Max)$49.99Shop NowDynamic Folio for iPhone Duo$69.99Pre-Order Here
  Accessories maker MOFT has spent years turning origami folds into useful tools for your everyday carry — and now it’s bringing that same design style to Apple's newest hardware.Apple just wrap
  
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• The iPhone 18 Pro Max is out now: Grab the popular Torras Q3 Air case for under $60

  18-09-2026 13:22 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE OVER $6: As of Sept. 18, select colors of the Torras Q3 Air iPhone 18 Pro Max case are on sale for $59.39 at Amazon. That's $6.60 off their typical price of $65.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: TorrasTorras Q3 Air for iPhone 18 Pro Max Case$59.39 at Amazon $65.99 Save $6.60 Get DealThe iPhone 18 Pro Max is officially available for Apple fans to buy. If you're hoping to grab the company's sleek new launch, it's worth looking into a phone case to keep it protected. It's a pricey investmen
  
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• Did Lizzie Borden inspire Aileen Wuornos? Netflixs Monster series says she did.

  18-09-2026 13:12 via mashable.com
  
  CW: Sexual assault.In a true Ryan Murphy curveball, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story not only features Borden but one of history's most infamous female serial killers, Aileen Wuornos.In the fourth episode of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan's Netflix series, we take time away from the murders of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1892 to meet Wuornos (played by Murphy regular Sarah Paulson). Hitchhiking in Florida in 1988, she's picked up by a man, introducing herself as Lizzie B
  
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• Owala’s exclusive Pokémon just dropped at Target: Shop Pikachu, Eevee, Charizard, and Gengar designs

  18-09-2026 12:56 via mashable.com
  
  Owala’s limited-edition Pokémon collection:Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (Charizard Brings the Heat)$29.99 at TargetShop NowOwala FreeSip Water Bottle (Pikachu I Choose You)$29.99 at TargetShop NowOwala FreeSip Water Bottle (Eevee Evolutions)$29.99 at TargetShop NowOwala FreeSip Water Bottle (Gengar In the Shadows)$29.99 at TargetShop NowOwala FreeSip Water Bottle (Kanto Region First Partners)$29.99 at TargetShop Now
  If you thought the madness around Stanley cups was intense, welcome t
  
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• Roborocks new Qrevo 2 Pro robot vacuum has hit its best-ever price — save $250.01 with this limited-time deal

  18-09-2026 12:21 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE OVER $200: As of Sept. 18, the Roborock Qrevo 2 Pro robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $549.98 at Amazon, its lowest-ever price. Compared to its full price of $799.99, you're saving $250.01.Opens in a new windowCredit: RoborockRoborock Qrevo 2 Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop$549.98 at Amazon $799.99 Save $250.01 Get DealPrime Big Deal Days is still weeks away, but Amazon is already dropping robot vacuum deals. If your home needs a little extra cleaning help this fall, Roborock's Qrevo 2
  
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• Apple TV is using the new iPhone 18 Pro to broadcast tonight’s Dodgers vs. Giants game live — how to watch

  18-09-2026 12:09 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Apple TV is broadcasting tonight's Giants vs. Dodgers game live using 14 iPhone 18 Pros hidden throughout Dodger Stadium. Stream the season finale of Friday Night Baseball tonight, Sept. 18, at 7:15 p.m. PT / 10:15 p.m. ET exclusively on Apple TV.Last year, Apple tested out four iPhone 17 Pros at Fenway Park (one of which actually ended up in the Baseball Hall of Fame). Fast forward to tonight — Apple is taking that exact experiment and turning it up for the iPhone 18 Pro launch. In
  
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• Magic: The Gatherings The Hobbit Bundle has never been cheaper — save $10 at Amazon

  18-09-2026 12:04 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Hobbit Bundle is on sale for $59.99 at Amazon, down from its $69.99 list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: Magic: The GatheringMagic: The Gathering The Hobbit Bundle$59.99 at Amazon $69.99 Save $10.00 Get DealIt’s been a while since MTG’s Hobbit expansion came out, but a new price drop on the dedicated bundle box gives any trading card fan a great reason to jump in and catch up. As of Sept. 18, the Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Bundle is $59.99
  
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• Magic: The Gatherings The Hobbit Play Booster Box is close to record-low price — save over $20

  18-09-2026 12:01 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Play Booster Box is on sale for $189.98 at Amazon, down from its $213.99 list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: Magic: The GatheringMagic: The Gathering The Hobbit Play Booster Box$189.98 at Amazon $213.99 Save $24.01 Pre-order HereAmazon has pushed one of The Hobbit expansion’s biggest sealed boxes back below $190, bringing its 30-pack Play Booster Box close to its best-ever price at the retailer. As of Sept. 18, the Magic: The Gathering Th
  
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• The Pokémon TCG Pitch Black Blister is close to market price on Amazon — save over $5

  18-09-2026 11:58 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black 3 Booster Pack Blister is on sale for $23.59 at Amazon, down from its $29.99 list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Booster Pack Blister$23.59 at Amazon $29.99 Save $6.40 Get DealAmid all the hype of Pokémon's huge 30th Celebration expansion, there are still plenty of deals on other collections, and Pitch Black is no exception. As of Sept. 18, the Pok
  
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• Massive price drop: LG’s curved 45-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor is $699.78 off at Amazon

  18-09-2026 11:53 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE ALMOST $700: As of Sept. 18, the LG 45GX900A-B 45-Inch Ultragear gaming monitor is on sale for $1,000.21 at Amazon. That's a 41% discount on the list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: LGLG 45GX900A-B 45-Inch Ultragear Gaming Monitor$1,000.21 at Amazon $1,699.99 Save $699.78 Get DealLooking to freshen up your gaming setup? How about a new monitor? Right now at Amazon, you can get a great deal on the LG 45GX900A-B 45-Inch Ultragear gaming monitor. Normally $1,699.99, it's now down to $1
  
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• iPhone 18 Pro orders are officially live: Everything to know before buying

  18-09-2026 11:45 via mashable.com
  
  The newly announced iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max officially went live from Sept. 18.Retailers and mobile carriers have gone live with iPhone 18 Pro deals, with companies like T-Mobile offering the iPhone 18 Pro for free for qualifying customers.If you have any questions before ordering the new iPhones, we're here to help. Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder was reporting live from Apple Park all week and going hands-on with the new devices, and we'll have full reviews to share in the weeks ahead.
  
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• Where to buy the new Apple Watches: Shop the best launch deals on the Series 12 and Ultra 4

  18-09-2026 11:38 via mashable.com
  
  Everywhere you can shop the new Apple Watches:AmazonApple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm)$389.99Shop NowApple StoreApple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm)$399Shop NowBest BuyApple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm)$399Shop NowWalmartApple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm)$399Shop NowAmazonApple Watch Ultra 4 (GPS + cellular, 49mm)$799Shop NowApple StoreApple Watch Ultra 4 (GPS + cellular, 49mm)$799Shop NowBest BuyApple Watch Ultra 4 (GPS + cellular, 49mm)$799Shop Now
  New iPhones weren't the only devices Apple announce
  
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• The new AirPods 5 are now available to buy at Amazon and Apple: Shop the best launch deals

  18-09-2026 11:30 via mashable.com
  
  Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event brought the expected announcement of a new iPhone lineup, plus the first-ever foldable iPhone, but, true to the event's name, Apple had another release ready to go: the AirPods 5. Apple AirPods 5 $124.99 at Amazon  Shop Now at Amazon Shop Now at Apple.com Shop Now at Walmart Apple AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging $149 at Amazon  Shop Now at Amazon Shop Now at Walmart Shop Now at Target
  The new earbuds are officially available on Sept. 18 at
  
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• Best iPhone 18 Pro deals: Get a free phone from AT&T, T-Mobile, Visible, and more

  18-09-2026 11:16 via mashable.com
  
  In case you missed Apple's Sept. 9 event, there are a few new iPhones in town. And the big carriers are already competing to offer the best iPhone deals and lock in new customers. The best iPhone 18 deals at a glance: Shop at T-MobileGet iPhone 18 Pro for free with qualifying trade-in or by switchingGet DealShop at AT&TGet iPhone 18 Pro for free with qualifying trade-inGet DealShop at VisibleGet $480 of monthly service credits with purchaseGet DealShop at Total WirelessTake $600 off iPhone 1
  
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• The Asus ZenScreen 15.6-Inch portable monitor is now under $150 at Amazon — save $60

  18-09-2026 11:11 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $60: As of Sept. 18, the Asus ZenScreen 15.6-Inch portable monitor is on sale for $149 at Amazon. That's a $60 discount from its full price of $209.Opens in a new windowCredit: AsusAsus ZenScreen 15.6-Inch Portable Monitor$149 at Amazon $209 Save $60 Get DealHaving a little extra display space can go a long way if you frequently use a laptop or tablet with a compact screen. This is where a portable monitor can come in handy.If you've been searching for a model
  
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• Content creator deal: The compact DJI Mic Mini wireless system drops to $79 at Amazon

  18-09-2026 11:03 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $20: As of Sept. 18, the DJI Mic Mini is on sale for $79 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount on list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: DJIDJI Mic Mini$79 at Amazon $99 Save $20 Get DealIf you make videos regularly, you'll already know just how important good audio is. While your phone microphone can do the job to an extent, it can only get you so far. If you really want to take your content to the next level, it's a good idea to invest in proper audio equipment, like the DJI Mic Mini. Th
  
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