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YouTuber JerryRigEverything spectacularly broke down an iPhone Air via a blowtorch.

Google has a new ransomware detection tool for Google Drive for desktop.

See the moon phase expected for October 2, 2025 as well as when the next full moon is expected.

The second-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are available as of Oct. 2 — our headphones reviewer shares her initial thoughts.

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days kicks off on 7 October, but there are already some impressive Nintendo Switch offers live right now — here’s what to check out early.

Although the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale doesn't start until Oct. 7, we've already found some amazing early game deals worth buying.

Lenovo's new handheld powerhouse is good for what it is, but I'm not sure I want what elite handhelds are selling anymore.

The unstoppable might of "Kpop Demon Hunters" is landing in "Fortnite" and there's a trailer out today.

Hily launches Consent Guard, a notification pop-up asking whether a user wants to see a match's explicit message.

Emily Blunt appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and shared a vacation photo of the host when he was seasick during a fishing trip.

As of Oct. 2, the Fire TV Cube is discounted at Amazon to $99.99 before Prime Big Deal Days, 29% off its list price of $139.99.

As of Oct. 2, the Garmin Lily 2 Active is marked down at Amazon to $249.99 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days, 17% off its list price of $299.99.

Save 64% on the Ecovacs Deebot T30S at Amazon.

Save 33% on the Garmin Instinct at Amazon.

Save 32% on the Fire TV 2 Series at Amazon.

Apple’s new iPhone 17 Pro Max is an incredibly powerful phone, though it’s now more a tool for professionals than a status symbol.

Richard Linklater's love letter to Jean-Luc Godard's "Breathless" and the French New Wave is a chill tribute. Review.

Upgrade your drive with a wireless CarPlay & Android Auto adapter featuring built-in apps, dual Bluetooth, and streaming support — just $79.97.

Enjoy lifetime ad blocking, privacy protection, and parental controls on up to 9 devices with AdGuard Family Plan for $15.97 with code FAMPLAN.

Say goodbye to monthly VPN fees. Get the Deeper Connect Mini with firewall, ad blocking, and decentralized privacy for $159.97 (reg. $219) during Deal Days.

What's new to streaming for the week of Oct. 3 on Netflix, Apple TV+, and Hulu.

Answers to each clue for the October 2, 2025 edition of NYT's The Mini crossword puzzle.

Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, prominent primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian, has died in her sleep at 91.

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.

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

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" #1565 on October 2 as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself.

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

Multiple social media feeds, from the leaders in AI video, have launched in recent months. They likely won't all last.

Mashable's senior shopping reporter rounds up all of the Taylor Swift merchandise, deals, and events tied to the new album "The Life of a Showgirl."

We called out Chunk in our early coverage of Fat Bear Week 2025, and now this chonky boy has been crowned king of the bears.

Reports are spreading online that Amazon France accidentally delivered the new Xbox ROG Ally X weeks before its official launch.

Comedy, compassion, and Knishes: My ride through ‘Long Story Short’ Netflix Show. Commentary: From the ‘BoJack Horseman’ creator, this animated series packed an emotional punch.

The Sora 2 AI app is responsible for some truly strange videos.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription costs are rising, but you can still lock in the old price. Here's what you need to know.

Are an improved battery and better video recording enough to sway you?

Apple and OpenAI are asking a judge to dismiss Elon Musk and X Corp.'s lawsuits against the companies.

The Gardyn Studio 2 is the brand's latest hydroponic system. The new Studio 2 is fit for apartment dwellers and comes with sunrise and sunset lighting plus low-maintenance columns.

Prime Big Deal Days kicks off Oct. 7 at Amazon, so we gathered the best Apple AirPods deals available ahead of the sale.

Shop the best speaker deals ahead of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days: Sony ULT Field 3, JBL Go 4, and several Anker Soundcore speakers.

Google Maps on Android may be adding an Aerial button to quickly switch between Street View and Satellite View.

Google Nest lineup adds cameras, a new doorbell, and $99 home speaker coming in 2026.

Before October Prime Day begins, shop early deals on outdoor gear from brands like Yeti, Osprey, Coleman, and more.

Apple added some of its older products to its vintage list.

Cheap self-emptying robot vacuums and robot mop combos with self-washing mopping pads are on sale ahead of October Prime Day.

We're rounding up the best early Prime Day kitchen deals. Save on top brands like Ninja, Le Creuset, and Keurig before the main event.

As of Oct. 1, these are the best Bluetooth tracker deals ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

A Russian YouTuber says they managed to get their hands on a new, unannounced iPad Pro, and you can see it now.

Target Circle Week is the brand's anti-Prime Day sale. It kicks off October 5, but Target is already teasing the deals to come. Get ready to shop all the best fall and Halloween deals.