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An exploration of whether the "Alien: Earth" TV show will break canon from the Alien films.

As of Aug. 21, shop the best Jackery portable power station deals and stay prepared for power outages or off-the-grid trips.

The Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones are on sale for only $273.99 at Amazon, knocking 32% off the list price.

Pokémon TCG elite trainer boxes are up to 14% cheaper at TCGPlayer than Amazon, including Black Bolt, White Flare, Destined Rivals, and Twilight Masquerade.

Sony's latest headphones, the WH-1000XM6, are down to $428, back to their Prime Day price. While it might not seem like much, it's not bad for the recently released headphones.

Nia DaCosta gives a fresh spin on a classic.

Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell star in director Kogonada's romantic fantasy "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey."

A $50 e-gift card at Adidas is on sale for $40. That's a 20% discount.

HBO Max's Emmy-nominated series "The Pitt" returns with a new shift this January.

'The Mastermind' trailer: Josh O'Connor of "Challengers" stars in a new comedy caper from Kelly Reichardt

Insta360 has unveiled its GO Ultra action camera, offering a larger form factor and a boost in performance over 2024's GO 3S.

As of Aug. 21, the Sony 65-Inch 4K BRAVIA 3 LED Smart TV is on sale at Amazon for $698, 13% off its list price of $799.99.

Amazon’s $1 flash deals are live now, with everything from homeware and stationery to fashion and pet supplies marked down to just $1. Stock is limited, so don’t wait.

Meta is bringing its AI voice translation tool to Instagram Reels, Adam Mosseri announced on Threads.

As of Aug. 21, the 98-inch Hisense QD5 QLED 4K Smart TV is on sale at Amazon for $1,497.99, 35% off its list price of $2,298.

Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the puzzle.

ESPN's new streaming service just launched, offering sports fans a more comprehensive way to watch live sports without cable.

Apple has released updates for iPadOS and iOS, addressing a serious security vulnerability.

Amazon's offering a $200 Amazon gift card when you pre-order the new Google Pixel 10 Pro. This deal is valid until Sept. 4.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ is down to just $209 at Amazon — a 23% saving on a slim, powerful tablet at its best price since June.

Best TV deal. Save 22% on the Roku 65-Inch Pro Series Smart TV at Amazon.

Answers to each clue for the August 21, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

'Hollow Knight: Silksong' developers Team Cherry will make a special announcement about the highly anticipated game. Here's how to watch.

"E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," all the "Shrek" movies, and more are hitting Netflix Sept. 1.

NASA's Psyche orbiter just took a rare photo of Earth with the moon from a distance of 180 million miles away in space.

Fox One streaming service is set to launch on Aug. 21 for $19.99 per month. Here's everything you need to know.

Lifetime access to 1min.AI Advanced Business Plan for just $79.97 (reg. $540) — an all-in-one AI toolkit for smarter operations.

Own Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more — for just $29.97 (reg. $229) with lifetime access.

Make wise investing choices with some help from this lifetime subscription to Sterling Stock Pickers, now only $55.19 (reg. $486) with code SAVE20 until Sept. 7.

What's new to streaming for the week of Aug. 15 on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, and more?

Karat Financial co-founder and podcast host Eric Wei takes Mashable through his top tips for making connections in the creator space, all while creating content.

Get free $300 Amazon gift card with Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Save 14% on the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold bundle at Amazon.

Free $200 Amazon gift card with Google Pixel Pro XL. Save 14% on the Google Pixel 10 bundle at Amazon.

Free $100 gift card with Google Pixel 10. Save 11% on the Google Pixel 10 bundle at Amazon.

Get free Lego on Aug. 24. Build a Crayons model at participating stores and take it home with you for free.

The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.

See the moon phase expected for August 21, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

The NYT Strands hints and answers you need to make the most of your puzzling experience.

Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1524 on August 21 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

Stop us if you've heard this one before: Sony announced that it's raising prices on its gaming consoles in the United States.

As of Aug. 20, the Fire TV Stick 4K Max is on sale at Amazon for $39.99. That's 33% off its list price of $59.99.

SpaceX is pushing back on state funding allotments in Louisiana and Virginia, as the Trump administration revises BEAD priorities.

Made By Google debuted the Pixel 10 Series with a bunch of new AI features. Here's the roundup.

Google's new Pixel phones have a few nifty tricks up their sleeves.

Google revealed Pixelsnap, a new line of magnetic charging accessories to go along with the Pixel 10 series.

Frisbee, Seth Meyers' Italian Greyhound and Andy Samberg's longtime nemesis, passed away at 14, sparking a wave of internet jokes about their famously one-sided feud.

Everything revealed at Google's Made at Google event hosted by Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon

Google's new Camera Coach feature uses AI to help people take better photos on the Pixel 10.

Mashable spoke to "Alien: Earth" star Timothy Olyphant about playing synth Kirsh and his frankness about life and death.

As of Aug. 20, you can get the Samsung Galaxy Ring for $299.99, down from $399.99, at Amazon. That's a 25% discount.

As of Aug. 20, the JBL Charge 6 is on sale for $179.95. That's $20 off its $199.95 MSRP and its best deal since launch.

As of Aug. 20, get the Anker Prime charging station for its lowest price yet.

Pre-order the new Anker Solix C1000 v2 at Anker for just $429, down from the standard price of $799. That's a 46% discount.

The Pixel Watch 3 is $100 off at Amazon ahead of the Made by Google event.

Verizon brands Simple Mobile and Total Wireless upgraded their offerings to add free unlimited texting and calling internationally.

Google announced the Pixel Buds 2a with active noise cancellation ahead of its Made By Google event on Aug. 20. The earbuds are $129.99 — here's what you need to know.

Google's high-end Pixel 10 Pro promises some much-needed battery upgrades, among other improvements.

Google's newest Pixel foldable doesn't reinvent the wheel, but there are some important upgrades here.

Pixel Watch 4 announced: What’s new, what’s not?

Google's latest baseline Pixel phone brings one important camera upgrade to the table.

The ROG Xbox Ally is listed on Best Buy. We have the specs and release date, but the price is still TBD. Here's everything we know.

The Ninja Slushi (factory reconditioned/refurbished) is on sale for $239.99 on Woot as of Aug. 20. That's a rare $110 discount.

Hank Green’s new app, Focus Friend, uses beans and knitting to help people spend less time on their phones.

If you "share" a Grok conversation, it reportedly publishes and becomes searchable on Google.

Amazon's next Fire tablet will have an Android operating system, according to reports. The higher-end tablet will also have a bigger price tag.

The Bluetti Apex 300 bundle with two B300K battery expansions and two 350W solar panels is on sale at Amazon for $4,699, down from the standard price of $6,199. That's a 24% discount.

As of Aug. 20, get the Anker Zolo Magnetic Power Bank for its $15 off at Amazon.

The 15-inch Apple MacBook Air with an M4 chip is still sitting at its best price ever, just $999, at Amazon and Best Buy.

As of Aug. 20, you can get the LifeStraw Peak Series water filter straw for just $18.74, down from $24.95, at Amazon.