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• The Boox Picco is coming — heres how to preorder the tiny e-reader

  28-09-2026 18:17 via mashable.com
  
  PREORDER NOW: As of Sept. 28, preorder the Boox Picco, a 3.97-inch e-reader. You can purchase the tiny e-reader for $109.99 and get it as soon as it's released in November.Opens in a new windowCredit: BooxBoox Picco E-reader$109.99 at Boox  Pre-order HereFor months, Boox has been teasing its new tiny e-reader. The Boox Picco was first unveiled in July with an in-person debut at IFA 2026 in Berlin. Now, the device is officially available for preorder.The Boox Picco is a 3.97-inch e-reader. I
  
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• Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 5.5, a faster and cheaper follow-up to Opus 5.5

  28-09-2026 21:16 via mashable.com
  
  Anthropic just released Claude Sonnet 5.5, the second model in its Claude 5.5 family. It arrives less than a week after the company launched Claude Opus 5.5.According to Anthropic's announcement, Sonnet 5.5 runs more than 30 percent faster than Sonnet 5 and costs up to 30 percent less for most work. The company describes it as a lower-cost complement to Opus 5.5, and that Sonnet 5.5 is best suited to well-scoped everyday tasks, such as fixing bugs and producing documents, slides, and spreadsheet
  
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• The internet goes after Flock CEOs personal information as backlash continues

  28-09-2026 21:10 via mashable.com
  
  Flock CEO Garrett Langley is avoiding the public. Last week, as individuals testified to Flock's flaws in front of the U.S. Senate's Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism, Langley stayed home. He sent a letter in his stead. But a group of ignited internet users believes the CEO, who runs an $8 billion surveillance technology company advertised as a security solution, should be put on display — and perhaps given a metaphorical swirly.Using a previously circulated address that reportedl
  
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• Instagram put a warning on Florence Pughs Cornell 7 post. Why?

  28-09-2026 20:57 via mashable.com
  
  The allegations detailed in a former Cornell University student's lawsuit are horrifying. The student, identified in the suit as Jane Doe, alleges that seven fraternity members drugged and sexually assaulted her in 2024, ultimately prompting her to leave the university. Since she filed the lawsuit, students at Cornell and others beyond the campus have spoken out.Among them is actress Florence Pugh, who had a message for men in particular:"This is really the moment where we need our men to be as
  
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• Pro wrestlers mourn the passing of AEW star PAC

  28-09-2026 19:51 via mashable.com
  
  Professional wrestler Benjamin Satterley, who went by the ring name PAC, passed away at the age of 40 over the weekend, according to All Elite Wrestling.News of Satterley's death was quite sudden, as he had previously wrestled the opening match of AEW's All Out pay-per-view on Sept. 26, and AEW announced his passing the following day. Satterley's passing also coincided with the celebration of life ceremony for fellow AEW wrestler "The Butcher" Andy Williams, who tragically passed on Sept. 5, 202
  
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• Apples next Vision Pro could look more like Meta VR Glasses

  28-09-2026 19:24 via mashable.com
  
  Apple's plans for the Vision Pro are shifting again as Meta's lightweight VR glasses shape the expectations of future VR headsets.According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is exploring a redesigned headset that follows the same core philosophy as Meta's, i.e., moving the compute components out of the headset and into an external puck. But the project, code-named N224, is reportedly on life support. It's facing pushback from some senior executives and is unlikely to ship before late 2028, if it
  
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• How to watch Turkey vs. Italy online for free

  28-09-2026 18:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Turkey vs. Italy in the Nations League for free on RaiPlay. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The UEFA Nations League action continues with another week of interesting matchups, including Turkey vs. Italy. The hosts are desperately looking to bounce back after a really disappointing summer. Italy didn't even qualify for the World Cup, so the only way is up for the Azzurri.Both sides lost their opening games in this latest edition of the
  
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• Modders discover way to play PS5 games on Xbox consoles

  28-09-2026 17:43 via mashable.com
  
  If you've ever had a lingering curiosity wondering if PlayStation games can be played on an Xbox, well, they can. Technically.A modder named Devran Cosmo Uenal has built an early version of a PS5 emulator for the Xbox Series X, according to Boy Genius Report. The project, called PS5X, can already run a small selection of PS5 games on Microsoft's console, though not especially smoothly.For context, an emulator is software that imitates another device's hardware. Consoles are essentially specializ
  
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• Honors new phone has cinema cameras the iPhone 18 Pro cant touch

  28-09-2026 17:43 via mashable.com
  
  Does the camera on your smartphone matter more than anything else that the device can do?If so, you might want to check out Honor's new Magic 9 Pro Max.Seriously. Just take a look at it. Have you ever seen the lenses on any smartphone’s camera bump extend the entire width of the phone?The Honor Magic 9 Pro Max launch.Credit: Honor
  As Phone Arena points out, the release of the Honor Magic 9 Pro Max marks the 10th anniversary of the company, which is a subsidiary of Huawei, so it appears the
  
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• Meta’s Muse reportedly sent a Facebook Marketplace buyer to a user’s home

  28-09-2026 17:29 via mashable.com
  
  Selling a keyboard on Facebook Marketplace can involve a lot of messages. That sounds like a reasonable job to hand to an AI assistant — until it reportedly agrees to a price, gives out your address, and tells the buyer you’re home, all without checking with you first.That's what Matt J. Robb says happened after he let Meta's AI agent Muse handle a Marketplace listing. In a post on Threads, Robb said the agent accepted a low offer and shared his address without telling him. By the ti
  
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• Starship reaches orbit for the first time ever but returns home early

  28-09-2026 17:20 via mashable.com
  
  SpaceX's Starship reached orbit for the first time on Monday, surviving an early engine shutdown during ascent, and then cutting its test flight short.The giant rocket lifted off at 7:48 a.m. local time from Starbase, Texas. Moments later, one of the six engines on Starship's upper stage, known as the ship, quit firing. At first, SpaceX flight controllers seemed to be leaning toward calling off the push to orbit, with host Dan Huot providing live commentary as they weighed the decision.But after
  
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• How to watch Belgium vs. France online for free

  28-09-2026 17:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Belgium vs. France in the Nations League for free on TF1. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The UEFA Nations League provides plenty of opportunities to see top international sides battle it out. We've been blessed by a number of high-profile matchups since the competition restarted last week, and the action continues with Belgium vs. France. Belgium began this campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over Italy. France secured three poin
  
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• DoorDash doubles down on WPP, naming agency global media partner

  28-09-2026 17:00 via marketingdive.com
  
  WPP continues to succeed in deepening relationships with existing clients following a similar win with Estée Lauder and scoring Wendy’s U.S. media.
  
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• The best early October Prime Day TV deals: Ive spotted at least a dozen TVs under $500

  28-09-2026 16:55 via mashable.com
  
  The best early October Prime Day TV deals:Best budget TV dealAmazon Ember 55-inch 4-Series 4K TV$279.99(save $180)Get DealBest art TV dealAmazon Ember 55-inch Artline QLED 4K TV$499.99(save $400)Get DealBest QLED TV DealHisense 65-inch U7 Mini-LED Hi-QLED 4K TV$847.99(save $652)Get DealBest Roku TV dealRoku 65-inch Plus Series QLED 4K TV$449.99(save $200)Get DealBest small TV dealAmazon Ember 43-inch 4-Series 4K TV$199.99(save $130)Get DealBEST OLED TV DEALLG 65-inch C6 OLED 4K TV$1,499.99(save
  
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• TCL’s massive 85-inch QM6K Mini-LED 4K TV just hit its best-ever price — save $200 now

  28-09-2026 16:52 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $200: As of Sept. 28, the 85-inch TCL QM6K Series Mini-LED 4K TV is on sale for $897.99 at Amazon. Down from its typical price of $1,097.99, that's its best-ever price.Opens in a new windowCredit: TCLTCL 85-Inch Class QM6K Series Mini LED QLED 4K HDR TV$897.99 at Amazon $1,097.99 Save $200 Get DealIf you have been waiting to turn your living room into a private movie theater, Amazon just dropped a record-low deal on a massive screen. The 85-inch TCL QM6K Series Mini-LED 4K Smart TV is
  
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• How to watch Brazil vs. Australia online for free

  28-09-2026 16:48 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Watch Australia vs. Brazil in an International Friendly for free on Network 10. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.Nations League action continues this week with a number of interesting fixtures, but there's another high-profile fixture taking place on the other side of the world. Australia are facing off against Brazil for the second time in a week, just days after they drew 1-1 at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium.If you're interested in watching Au
  
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• Twisted Tea dons camo for collab campaign as brand faces headwinds

  28-09-2026 16:46 via marketingdive.com
  
  The fall-focused effort taps into cultural trends around camo fashion and arrives as a new CMO prepares to join parent company Boston Beer.
  
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• McDonalds Happy Meal x Pokémon launch: Release date and how to collect all trading cards

  28-09-2026 16:37 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: According to reports, Pokémon cards will return to McDonald's Happy Meals from Nov. 5. Each Happy Meal order will include a four-card booster pack, with 15 cards available to collect in total.It looks like Pokémon cards are officially returning to McDonald’s Happy Meals in the U.S. Mark your calendars for Nov. 5, because collectors have got a month to complete the latest 15-card set.According to reports from PokéBeach, the limited-time promotion will run through
  
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• October Prime Day Apple deals guide: Buy now or wait?

  28-09-2026 16:13 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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• Dave & Buster’s shakes up agencies amid bid to rebuild brand relevance

  28-09-2026 16:10 via marketingdive.com
  
  Gut and Mediaplus are joining the chain’s roster to develop more distinctive marketing and better connect national scale to local activities.
  
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• Krispy Kreme is offering $5 dozens and free coffee on National Coffee Day — how to claim

  28-09-2026 15:59 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Through Sept. 29, Krispy Kreme is celebrating National Coffee Day with a new limited-edition Original Glazed Coffee Flavored Doughnut. Plus, you can score a dozen Original Glazed or Coffee Flavored doughnuts for just $5 when you buy any regular-priced dozen, stacked with a free coffee offer on Sept. 29.National Coffee Day is here, and Krispy Kreme is combining two morning staples into a single limited-edition treat. Through Sept. 29, the chain is rolling out the new Original Glazed Coffee
  
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• E.l.f. jams to second music album under entertainment marketing arm

  28-09-2026 15:55 via marketingdive.com
  
  “Mirror Mix” features seven rising artists and will be promoted through a partnership with song lyrics platform Genius around its Open Mic content series.
  
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• The internet hates Taylor Swifts new songs

  28-09-2026 15:35 via mashable.com
  
  On Friday, Sept. 25, Taylor Swift released four new songs as part of her expanded album The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. The internet has since spent the weekend listening, evaluating, and searching the tracks for hidden meanings. So far, many listeners have concluded that Swift's new songs leave a lot to be desired, with even die-hard Swifties struggling to defend her artistic choices.SEE ALSO:Who is Taylor Swift’s 'Patient Zero' about? Swifties have a theory.
  Swift's original Life of
  
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• Bose announces ANC wired earbuds, and I got to try them early

  28-09-2026 15:26 via mashable.com
  
  Five years ago, we reported that wired earbuds were making a comeback with Gen Z. Our own reporter replaced her AirPods Pro with wired EarPods. But there's been a gap in the wired earbuds market: Active noise cancellation is not standard in wired options.Bose might be changing the game. The brand just introduced its new Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds. They retail for $99, come in three colors, and yes, feature active noise cancellation. The earbuds are available for preorder today and will begin
  
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• Tribit’s new $129.99 StormBox Max brings an adjustable bass knob to your next outdoor hang — where to buy

  28-09-2026 14:41 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: The Tribit StormBox Max is available on Amazon for $129.99. This portable Bluetooth speaker delivers 60W of power, an IP68 waterproof design, a physical bass adjustment knob, and up to 20 hours of battery life on a single charge.Opens in a new windowCredit: TribitTribit StormBox Max$129.99 at Amazon  Shop NowIf you need a portable speaker that can crank the volume without weighing down your beach bag, Tribit has a new option for your setup. The audio brand just launched the StormBox
  
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• National Coffee Day 2026 deals: Score free deals from Starbucks, Dunkin, Krispy Kreme, and more

  28-09-2026 14:36 via mashable.com
  
  National Cheeseburger Day was huge. We got participation of huge names like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Smashburger. We really didn't think anything could top the deals offered on this date, but National Coffee Day is generating a real buzz.National Coffee Day takes place on Sept. 28, and you can celebrate by visiting popular spots like Starbucks, Dunkin', and Krispy Kreme to score free giveaways, limited-edition products, new releases, and so much more. We've scanned the market for all t
  
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• Magic: The Gatherings Marvel Super Heroes Draft Night box is under market price — save $30 at Amazon

  28-09-2026 13:54 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Draft Night box is on sale for $89.99 at Amazon, down from its $119.99 list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: Magic: The GatheringMagic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Draft Night$89.99 at Amazon $119.99 Save $30 Get DealMagic: The Gathering’s Marvel Super Heroes range has seen no shortage of trading card discounts since launching this summer, but the latest bargain on the Draft Night box has just beaten the Amazon low we spotted back
  
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• Planning a trip to Japan? Score 15% off unlimited data with this Ubigi eSIM deal — how to claim.

  28-09-2026 13:46 via mashable.com
  
  An advertiser paid for editorial consideration of this deal. Our editorial experts vetted the deal based on our independent expertise. Because we determined that the deal will save money for our readers, we wrote the content.TL;DR: First-time Ubigi buyers can use code MASHABLEJP15 to snag a 15-day unlimited Japan eSIM data plan for $33.15, down from $39. It gives you high-speed 4G/5G coverage on Japan’s top networks without traditional roaming fees.Opens in a new windowCredit: UbigiUbigi U
  
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• Subway’s CMO on finding room to grow between competitors in QSR

  28-09-2026 13:30 via marketingdive.com
  
  “The challenges are real, which is why we're taking such a big swing now,” Jeff Klein said of the chain’s new brand platform starring Will Arnett.
  
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• The Kindle Scribe is $78 off at Amazon, but theres a catch ahead of Prime Day

  28-09-2026 13:22 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE OVER $70: As of Sept. 28, Prime members can grab a like-new Kindle Scribe (32GB) on sale for $299.99 at Amazon. That's $78 off its full price of $377.99.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonLike-New Amazon Kindle Scribe (32GB)$299.99 at Amazon $377.99 Save $78 Get DealAmazon's own Kindles are among the many early deals we've spotted at the retailer ahead of its next Prime Day sale.Prime Big Deal Days kicks off on Oct. 6. If you're a Prime member who doesn't mind buying a refurb
  
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