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GTA 6 is just a few months away, and if you haven't already dropped $80 on a pre-order, then what are you waiting for?If you're hoping to play GTA 6 as part of your Xbox Game Pass subscription, then I have some bad news for you: Grand Theft Auto VI will not be included in Xbox Game Pass at launch. Unfortunately, the same goes for PC gamers. So, if you're a casual player who was hoping to avoid buying a $600 gaming console just to play GTA 6, Xbox Game Pass isn'

Disclosure Day, which hit theaters in early June, marks a return to sci-fi for legendary director Steven Spielberg. Not just sci-fi, but specifically alien-themed sci-fi. It also reunites him with many of his longtime collaborators, including screenwriter David Koepp, who also wrote Jurassic Park and War of the Worlds. In other words, if you're a Spielberg fan, it's a must-watch.The best ways to watch 'Disclosure Day' at a glance:Watch nowBuy or rent 'Disclosure Day' on Prime Video$19.99 or $9.9

Apple's foldable iPhone Duo doesn't even come out until Oct. 23, but it already has a lookalike. That's because the iPhone Duo wasn't the only short and wide foldable device announced this week. Just a couple of days before the big Apple event, in which the Duo was announced alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and other devices, Xiaomi launched a competitor of its own, per PhoneArena. It's called the Xiaomi 18 Fold and, as you can see from the photos, it looks a lot like the iPhone Duo. It trades the bo

As someone who worked at Hallmark for years of my early adult life, I can say with certainty that it's basically already Christmas in the retail world. So that means it's time to start thinking about gifts. Amazon's on top of it, as the mega retailer just released its list of the Top 100+ Toys of 2026. For those who want to get their shopping started extra early, several of these top toys are already on sale. Others, while not discounted, are likely to be in high demand this holiday season. So w

TL;DR: Physical preorders for Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake are already $10.11 off at Amazon and Walmart. Both retailers have them listed for just $59.88 (normally $69.99) as of Sept. 10.Opens in a new windowCredit: Nintendo"The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" for Nintendo Switch 2$59.88 at Amazon $69.99 Save $10.11 Pre-order Here Opens in a new windowCredit: Nintendo"The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" for Nintendo Switch 2$59.88 at Walmart $69.99 Save $10.11Si

Long ago, the Four Nations lived together in harmony. Then, everything changed when... the Avatar attacked?That's the gist of the trailer for Avatar: Seven Havens, which takes place around 225 years after the end of Avatar: The Legend of Korra. In that time, a mysterious cataclysm has reshaped the world. The boundaries between the physical world and spirit world are as good as gone, humanity has retreated to secure Havens, and everyone apparently hates the Avatar. Why? Because according to the t

SAVE $15: Our top-rated budget air purifier, the Levoit Core 300-P, is down to $84.99 on Amazon. That's a 15% discount off its regular $99.99 list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: LevoitLevoit Core 300-P air purifier$84.99 at Amazon $99.99 Save $15 Get DealIf you're dealing with seasonal allergies, constantly wiping dust off your furniture, or trying to keep up with pet hair, a solid air purifier makes a huge difference. Our go-to budget pick — the Levoit Core 300-P — is curre

Warning: This story contains bloody video game images that some readers may find disturbing.Developer Insomniac Games found massive success with Marvel’s Spider-Man, as well as its Miles Morales spin-off and direct sequel. Now, the PlayStation studio has taken another stab at another Marvel hero, the angry and animalistic Wolverine.Insomniac Games attempts to inject Marvel’s Wolverine with what made its web-slinging previous adventures so resonant with audiences, namely its powerful

TL;DR: Get the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 for free from T-Mobile when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience Beyond plan. Alternatively, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is up to $1,900 off with an eligible trade-in and the Motorola Razr Fold is up to $1,100 off with an eligible trade-in. The best iPhone Duo alternative deals at T-Mobile:Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8free with eligible trade-in on Experience Beyond plan(save up to $1,900)Get DealSamsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 UltraUp to $1,900 off wi

SAVE $30: As of Sept. 10, the base-model Apple AirPods 4 are currently marked down to $99.00 on Amazon — a clean $30 drop (23% off) from their $129.00 retail price.Opens in a new windowCredit: AppleApple AirPods 4$99 at Amazon $129 Save $30 Get DealIf you’re still clinging to an ancient pair of original AirPods that lose their charge after 20 minutes, consider this your sign to finally upgrade. Apple’s base-model AirPods 4 just dropped to $99.00 on Amazon — saving yo

Have you seen the viral videos showing the iPhone Duo's opening animation?Videos showing stunned tech reporters repeatedly opening and closing the device are racking up tens of millions of views on social media, and it's easy to see why: Apple designers are just showing off with this one.When you open the iPhone Duo, an optical illusion makes the outer screen appear to blur and blend into the inner display. For a moment, the fluid transition makes it look like you're peering through a pane of gl

Yoto has redesigned its Yoto Player and Yoto Mini screen-free speakers, adding a new button that lets kids access content without a physical Yoto Card. It looks like a handy upgrade for when you forget to pack their card collection on the family road trip.SEE ALSO:Yoto Player review: This screen-free speaker keeps kids entertained and engaged
Designed to be a more mentally stimulating alternative to screens, Yoto's robust speakers play kid-friendly stories, songs, and other audio when Yoto Cards

TL;DR: MyFitnessPal is giving four winners a year's worth of free groceries, about $7,500 each, through its new First Four Challenge. U.S. and Canada residents aged 18+ can enter by logging meals for four consecutive days between Sept. 10 and Oct. 9 and submitting their details at MyFitnessPal First Four starting Sept. 10.Grocery prices aren't getting any friendlier, so when a free-groceries giveaway shows up, it's worth paying attention. Starting Sept. 10, MyFitnessPal is giving four people a y

TL; DR: Dreame officially launched its new Pocket Cake Dual Voltage Travel Hair Dryer on Amazon today for $129.99. Weighing just 0.73 lbs and folding down to the footprint of a smartphone, this travel-ready styling tool packs a high-speed motor at 110,000 RPM and dual-voltage support.Opens in a new windowCredit: DreameDreame Pocket Cake Hair Dryer$129.99 at Amazon  Get DealIf you’ve ever relied on a hotel wall dryer that takes 20 minutes just to leave your hair a frizzy mess, Dreame&r

Remember those VH1 shows I Love the '80s and I Love the '90s, where talking heads would opine about defining pop culture moments like Pac-Man, General Hospital’s wedding of Luke and Laura, or the OJ Simpson car chase? There was no shortage of easily recognizable subjects to explore.A version of I Love the 2020s seems less likely — and not just because of unlovable events like a pandemic and climate change. The monoculture that permeated the 20th century, in which a few TV networks, m

TL;DR: The Samsung 34-inch Odyssey G5 ultra-wide gaming monitor is on sale for $279.99 at Amazon, down from its $399.99 list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: SamsungSamsung 34-inch Odyssey G5$279.99 at Amazon $399.99 Save $120 Get DealIf you want more room for games without setting up two separate monitors, Samsung’s 34-inch take on the Odyssey G5 is back under $300 at Amazon. The ultra-wide variant gives you a much broader 21:9 display than a regular gaming monitor, along with a deep cu

Apple has announced the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, bringing upgraded health sensors, continuous heart-rate sampling and new AI-powered features. CNET's Vanessa Hand Orellana gives a first look at the new S11 chip, readiness tracking, ceramic models and battery life updates.Read more about Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: Apple Watch Series 12 announced: What we know about release date, price, and features
Apple Watch Ultra 4 announced with no price increase, new featuresTim

Apple announces its latest masterpiece - the iPhone Duo - and man, is it something else. CNET's Abrar Al-Heeti walks us through all the major features and things to know about this futuristic phone phenomenon.Read more about the iPhone Duo: Here’s what the iPhone Duo actually looks like in people’s hands
The iPhone Duo vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8: Which foldable has the edge?Timecode chapters
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While singles might be staring down a bleak dating scene, they still believe in love, according to Match's latest Singles in America survey. From tradwives to AI, here's what singles said about the state of finding a lasting connection.Singles have hope for loveSeventy-six percent of the 5,000 U.S. singles surveyed by Match between March and April 2026 believe romantic love can last forever. Nearly three-quarters (74 percent) believe some relationships are meant to be, and 61 percent believe the

Apple announces the AirPods 5 in two distinct versions, both featuring 50% more effective active noise canceling and lower prices than previous models. In this video, we break down the key differences between the base and step-up models, including battery life, swipe controls and acoustic upgrades.Read more about Apple’s new AirPods 5: Apple announces two new AirPods 5 models at iPhone launch event
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SAVE $20: As of Sept. 10, the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds are on sale for $149.99 at Amazon. Compared to their full price of $169.99, that's a $20 discount.Opens in a new windowCredit: SoundcoreSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro by Anker Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds$149.99 at Amazon $169.99 Save $20 Get DealAmazon has dropped a sweet deal on the Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro earbuds, which were released just a few months ago, back in May. For a limited time, as of Sept. 10, shoppers can scoop up th

Top tech editors share their thoughts and questions about the new iPhone Duo foldable phone. Watch PCMag's Iyaz Akhtar, CNET's Scott Stein and Bridget Carey, Mashable's Timothy Beck Werth and ZDNET's Nina Raemont as they break down all the news and devices announced at Apple's September iPhone 18 event.Read more about Apple’s iPhone 18 event and its new devices: Apple Event 2026 recap: Everything announced, including foldable iPhone Duo
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TL;DR: At IFA 2026, TCL expanded its lineup with two flush-mounted Designer Series TV lines running Google TV: the A300L 4K QLED and the A400U 4K QD-Mini LED (both starting at $799.99). Both models sit just 1.1 inches off the wall and include a flush wall mount in the box, and double as digital art galleries.Opens in a new windowCredit: TCLTCL A300L 4K QLED Designer SeriesStarting from $799.99Shop Now Opens in a new windowCredit: TCLTCL A400U 4K QD-Mini LED Designer SeriesStarting from $799.99Sh

Apple's September event unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max specifically designed for Apple Intelligence with new camera features, the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with advanced health tracking features and the hotly anticipated folding iPhone, officially called the iPhone Duo. Get all the highlights from Apple's event in less than 14 minutes.Read more about Apple’s September event: Apple Event 2026: Live updates on folding iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and new AirPods
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TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG’s Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $77.98 at Amazon, down from its $119.99 list price.Opens in a new windowCredit: The Pokémon CompanyPokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box$77.98 at Amazon $119.99 Save $42.01 Get DealPrices have been hopping up and down when it comes to the Pokémon TCG’s Pitch Black expansion, but it looks like the sub-$80 range is becoming the norm for its ETB while stocks last.&nb