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• TikTok inks partnership with Made By Us studios

  14-10-2026 22:41 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The content deal gives TikTok exclusive rights to select microdrama series from several high-profile creators.
  
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• Snap reports on Snap Map data for brands

  15-10-2026 00:13 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The company said that the discovery tool can help drive engagement but noted that most users still turn to Google Maps for location information.
  
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• TikTok Shop offers U.K. merchants more engagement tools

  15-10-2026 00:12 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The platform has added group deals, new auction functions and an easy way to create shoppable carousels.
  
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• WhatsApp provides chat guest links for non-users

  14-10-2026 22:51 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The new feature lets hosts send out chat invitations to anyone on or off the app, although guests will have limited usage options on calls.
  
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• YouTube labels AI-generated music

  14-10-2026 22:23 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  The company has implemented transparency measures on its music platform and in its main app to identify generative artificial intelligence creations.
  
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• I recommend these SwissGear suitcases to anyone who asks — and theyre up to 35% off on Amazon

  14-10-2026 22:10 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE UP TO $132.28: As of Oct. 14, SwissGear's two-piece Energie Spinner Luggage Set is on sale on Amazon for up to 35% off. Normally $375, you can score it in gunmetal for $281.08 or white for $242.72 (with an on-page coupon).Opens in a new windowCredit: SwissgearSwissGear Energie Spinner Luggage Set (2-piece, gunmetal)$281.08 at Amazon $375 Save $93.92 Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new windowCredit: SwissgearSwissGear Energie Spinner Luggage Set (2-piece, white)$242.72 at Amazon $375 Save
  
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• Google shares 2026 Halloween trends

  14-10-2026 22:02 via socialmediatoday.com
  
  This year’s annual Frightgeist overview offers movie-inspired costumes from films including “Obsession,” as well as regional U.S. trend advice.
  
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• Hood Warfare 2, a $5 gang shooter on Steam, is going viral

  14-10-2026 21:55 via mashable.com
  
  A $5 first-person shooter called Hood Warfare 2 has gone from near-obscurity to one of Steam’s most talked-about releases in less than a week. Given the nature of the game, however, it's also drawn scrutiny for its content, its anonymous developers, and the creators who've played it live on stream.Made by an anonymous dev team called TrapStar Games, Hood Warfare 2 is a gang-themed, multiplayer Call of Duty clone set in "the streets" of Chicago, Illinois. Like Call of Duty, it has killstrea
  
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• GTA 6 Cyberleek update: Leaker linked GTA 6 reveals to crypto play. It’s crashing spectacularly.

  14-10-2026 21:40 via mashable.com
  
  As Mashable and our colleagues at PCMag just reported, Grand Theft Auto VI leakers Cyberleek have seemingly abandoned their threats to leak a full build of the game – at least for now.Why? Because the leakers had claimed that the release of the leaked build was tied to their memecoin. If GTA 6 fans pumped Cyberleek's cryptocurrency, they would receive the leaked game build as a reward.That play failed spectacularly for Cyberleek. In fact, it seems to have fully backfired.The Cyberleek meme
  
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• What The Social Reckoning misses about Meta

  14-10-2026 20:05 via mashable.com
  
  Aaron Sorkin, famed writer of The West Wing and Academy Award-winning The Social Network, is notoriously verbose. He has a reputation for linguistic flairs that some find awkward, and many find deeply compelling. But in The Social Reckoning, a follow-up to the 2010 tale of Facebook's founding, he is uncharacteristically sparing. Yes, Sorkin — who wrote and directed the new movie — crams the script with one-liners and existential metaphors, random pop culture references, and
  
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• Bumble adds social media-esque handles

  14-10-2026 19:36 via mashable.com
  
  On Oct. 14, one day after announcing its acquisition, Bumble launched handles as a way for users to connect with each other. Bumble Handles is meant to be a way to share contact information, but not your phone number or social media account. "Your private and professional networks aren’t necessarily where you want your dating life to begin," Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd shared in a note about the new feature. "That's why we're launching Bumble Handles."SEE ALSO:The 10 best hookup apps
  
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• Global smartphone market sinks to lowest level in 14 years

  14-10-2026 19:33 via mashable.com
  
  RAMageddon is showing no sign of stopping, if the global smartphone market is to be believed.A new report from Counterpoint, a market research firm, indicates that global smartphone shipments were down 20 percent year-over-year in the third quarter of 2026. According to Counterpoint, they hit the lowest level measured since 2012, which was a time when smartphones were still not quite as prevalent in everyday life as they are now. The explanation, according to Counterpoint, is that "relentless in
  
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• How to watch Practical Magic 2: Where and when the sequel will hit streaming

  14-10-2026 19:13 via mashable.com
  
  I would've never guessed that the 1998 cult-favorite Practical Magic would get a sequel in 2026, but here we are. Practical Magic 2 brings back Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman's sister witches, as well as their on-screen aunties played by Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing. But it also adds new faces like Joey King and Maisie Williams into the mix.Whether you're a Practical Magic superfan or you're looking to get into the spirit of the season, the sequel 30 years in the making is now officially
  
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• This Coleman camping stove is on sale for $65 off — save 28% with Amazons late-season deal

  14-10-2026 19:10 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $65: As of Oct. 14, the Coleman Cascade 222 2-Burner Camping Stove is on sale for $164.99 on Amazon (normally $229.99) — a 28% savings. You can add a cast-iron grill and griddle for $40 extra.Opens in a new windowCredit: ColemanColeman Cascade 222 2-Burner Camping Stove$164.99 at Amazon $229.99 Save $65 Get Deal at Amazon Opens in a new windowCredit: ColemanColeman Cascade 3-in-1 Camping Stove$204.99 at Amazon $274.99 Save $70FYI: Not returnable.Get Deal at AmazonTired: waiting a
  
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• How to watch Roma vs. Real Madrid online for free

  14-10-2026 19:00 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Roma vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League for free on Virgin Media Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.There are a number of interesting Champions League fixtures taking place this week, including Roma vs. Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico. Real Madrid won their opening game in this competition, whereas Roma had to settle for a draw. Of course, Roma could leapfrog their rivals by winning this clash.If you want to watch Rom
  
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• We love this idiot-friendly 3D printer, and the upgraded model is currently $133 off

  14-10-2026 18:56 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: As of Oct. 14, you can get the Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo 3D Printer for $328.99, down from $461.99. That's a 29% discount or $133 in savings.Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo 3D Printer $328.99 at Amazon $461.99 Save $133 Get Deal at Amazon
  My nephew has been begging for a 3D printer, and frankly, I haven't felt too comfortable with the prices, and I thought the mechanics might be a little too advanced for a 13-year-old. But according to Mashable reviewer Adam Doud, the Centauri lineup is easy t
  
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• Liven up movie night with $300 off the Hisense C3 Triple Color RGB Smart Laser Projector

  14-10-2026 18:45 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $300: As of Oct. 14, get the Hisense C3 Triple Color RGB Smart Laser Projector for $1,699.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $1,999.99. That's a discount of 15%. Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonHisense C3 Triple Color RGB Smart Laser Projector$1,699.99 at Amazon $1,999.99 Save $300 Get Deal at AmazonLooking for a new way to experience your favorite movies at home? A projector is a good place to start. You can use an investment like this for the foreseeable future to create a
  
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• Google poisoning search results for AI scrapers, rank trackers, new report claims

  14-10-2026 18:45 via mashable.com
  
  Is Google purposefully serving up false data to AI scrapers?According to a new report from Nozzle, a search engine results page (SERP) monitoring firm, Google may be deliberately manipulating search results that are visible to rank-tracking tools and other automated services.SERPs are the pages Google displays in response to a search query. Companies often pay service providers like Nozzle to monitor these results and track how their websites rank for targeted keywords.While monitoring Google SE
  
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• Character.AI bankruptcy filing reveals the rapid climb, stunning collapse of a once-major AI player

  14-10-2026 18:43 via mashable.com
  
  Character.AI, the chatbot platform that lets people create and talk to AI characters, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.The company filed a voluntary petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on Oct. 12, according to court records. It is using the bankruptcy process to sell itself under court supervision.SEE ALSO:Ask.com shuts down after 30 years
  In a blog post announcing the decision, the company said it had spent the past year trying to sustain its business amid "sig
  
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• How to watch Man City vs. PSG online for free

  14-10-2026 18:30 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Live stream Man City vs. PSG in the Champions League for free on RTÉ Player. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.The Champions League is back this week, and all eyes are on the huge Man City vs. PSG matchup. Man City have been in the news a lot lately, but not for footballing reasons. Despite all the controversy around Man City right now, they are top of the Premier League and won their opening game in this competition. The defending champ
  
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• Yellowjackets Season 4 teaser gives us a major hint at Akilahs fate

  14-10-2026 18:25 via mashable.com
  
  Showtime has released the first teaser for the fourth and final season of Yellowjackets, which reveals what happened after the Yellowjackets made it home from the Canadian wilderness.SEE ALSO:2026 fall TV preview: Every show you should know about
  The teaser opens with video interviews from the teen versions of Taissa (Jasmin Savoy Brown), Natalie (Sophie Thatcher), Shauna (Sophie Nélisse), Melissa (Jenna Burgess), Misty (Samantha Hanratty), Travis (Kevin Alves), Van (Liv Hewson), and Lott
  
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• Whalefall: So WTF, this review is all questions, answered

  14-10-2026 18:13 via mashable.com
  
  Sometimes a movie comes along that is so bizarre that a traditional review of it seems beside the point. Will audiences go to see Whalefall because they expect masterful cinema? Or will they go because the premise is so batshit nuts that you need to see it for yourself? Or maybe people will go because they've developed a crush on Austin Abrams or Josh Brolin? Whatever your totally valid reason for being interested in Whalefall, here's what you need to know with only minor spoilers. SEE ALSO:Best
  
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• The 8 best Pokémon Advent calendars are still in stock (for now): Where to buy

  14-10-2026 18:04 via mashable.com
  
  Where to buy Pokémon Advent calendars:Best Pokémon Advent calendar overallFunko Pop! Countdown Calendar: Pokémon$56.94Get DealBest DIY optionPikachu, Fuecoco & Friends Pokémon Holiday Wood Countdown Calendar$49.99Get DealBest wearable Pokémon Advent calendarGet Trend Pokemon Novelty Socks$39.05Get DealBest puzzle Pokémon Advent calendarPokémon 12 Day Advent Calendar$19.99Get DealBest mini figures Pokémon Advent calendarFunko Bitty POP!
  
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• The Dreame A3 AWD 1000 LiDAR robot lawn mower is $940 off on Amazon — clip the on-page coupon

  14-10-2026 18:02 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: As of Oct. 14, you can get the Dreame A3 AWD 1000 LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower for $1,259, down from $2,199.99, with an on-screen coupon.Dreame A3 AWD 1000 LiDAR Robot Lawn Mower $1,399.99 at Amazon $2,199.99 Save $800.00 Get Deal at Amazon
  I love my robot vacuum (it's a Dreame; all of my floor care products are), and I've been trying to convince my mom to get the lawn mower equivalent so she doesn't have to spend her time sweating outside. I haven't yet, but I'm not giving up.SE
  
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• Todays your last chance to shop EcoFlows extended Prime Day sale

  14-10-2026 17:56 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: Today's the last day to score Prime Day-level prices on EcoFlow products, including the EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus. Get it now for $1,599, down from $2,199, at Amazon. That's a 27% discount or $600 in savings.EcoFlow Delta 3 Ultra Plus $1,599 at Amazon $2,199 Save $600 Get Deal at Amazon
  If you’ve been holding off on buying a heavy-duty portable power station (honestly, with the way the weather's been, you should probs just go ahead and buy one!), today's your last chance to sh
  
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• Pump up the jam with $70 off the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 headphones

  14-10-2026 17:52 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $70: As of Oct. 14, get the Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones for $169.99 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $239.99. That's a discount of 29%.Opens in a new windowCredit: AmazonSkullcandy Crusher ANC 2 Noise Cancelling Headphones$169.99 at Amazon $239.99 Save $70 Get Deal at AmazonLooking for a new pair of headphones that you can rock out with every day? You don't have to spend an arm and a leg on something pricey. Not when Amazon is still serving up
  
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• Cyberleek says the GTA 6 leaks are over and warns of dead mans switch

  14-10-2026 17:31 via mashable.com
  
  Cyberleek might finally, mercifully, be done sharing Grand Theft Auto VI clips.On the Cyberleek website, as spotted by Reddit and cited by Kotaku, the person or group of people behind all the recent GTA 6 leaks you may have seen on your social feeds appeared to call it quits. According to the post, the leaker's threat to release a full build of the game will seemingly go unfulfilled, as they did not meet the $30 million market value goal for their memecoin. However, the post did imply that there
  
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• Major GTA 6 upgrade: The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni gaming headset is the cheapest its ever been

  14-10-2026 17:29 via mashable.com
  
  SAVE $40: As of Oct. 14, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni wireless gaming headset is on sale at Amazon for $359.99 instead of $399.99. That's 10% in savings, its biggest discount to date. Opens in a new windowCredit: SteelSeriesSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni wireless gaming headset$359.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $40 Get Deal at AmazonWith the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI launch next month, you might be looking to upgrade your gaming setup. As you overhaul your gear, a great h
  
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• GTA 6 file size leak: Cyberleek reveals eye-watering storage requirements

  14-10-2026 17:23 via mashable.com
  
  The person leaking a bunch of gameplay videos of Grand Theft Auto VI may have just revealed the most useful information in all of their leaks.On the Cyberleek website (per our colleagues at PCMag), one of the latest updates included a threat to release a full build of the game in some form if people on the internet raised the leaker's crypto memecoin to a $30 million market cap. The coin has since crashed and looks like it's not going to get anywhere close to that level, but more importantly, th
  
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• The All-Foil MTG Marvel Commander Bundle is $191 off on Amazon

  14-10-2026 16:58 via mashable.com
  
  TL;DR: You can get the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Collector's Edition Commander Deck Bundle for $448.26 on Amazon right now. That's a 30% discount or $191.70 in savings.Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Collector's Edition Commander Deck Bundle $448.25 at Amazon $639.96 Save $191.71 Get Deal at Amazon
  If you're looking to pick up the all-foil Marvel Commander decks without paying release-day hype prices, the bundle is finally back at a decent discount.The Magic: The Gat
  
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