Meta Connect 2026: How to watch the keynote live

It's Meta announcement season, and you can follow along for yourself at home by watching Mark Zuckerberg's kenote live. Meta Connect, the annual conference where Meta shows off its latest wares and services, starts on Wednesday evening with a big keynote ... more - mashable

Snapchat will turn your messages into songs — if you pay for Lens+

Ever wanted to hear your group chat's worst message set to a pop chorus? Snapchat can do that now. Snap announced a batch of new AI features for Lens+, its premium tier, on Monday, and the headliner is Create Song. Press and hold a message in a chat, ... more - mashable

Steam Frame: What early reviewers said about the $1,000+ VR headset

Just when you thought all was quiet on the VR headset front, here comes the Steam Frame from Valve. Steam Frame was initially announced by Valve, the parent company of the popular Steam gaming platform, in Nov. 2025. This was after years of rumors about ... more - mashable

People are missing the point of Snaps $2,195 Specs AR glasses

This week, Snap held a launch event for Specs, the $2,195 augmented reality glasses coming later this fall, and revealed a lot more about the glasses' features. But when Snap first announced Specs over the summer, the reaction probably didn't go as planned. ... more - mashable

I wore snap specs at last: here’s what these massive glasses can do

Snap Specs let me play virtual soccer, float movies in the air, and share 3D experiences. But how did these big glasses fit my face? Read more about smart glasses and AI wearables: Apple is secretly working on smart glasses, AI pendant, and AI AirPods, ... more - mashable

Clip the coupon: RayNeos Air 3s Pro AR glasses just dropped to $249 at Amazon

SAVE $50: As of Sept. 17, the RayNeo Air 3s Pro glasses are on sale for $249 at Amazon. Claim the discount by clipping the on-page coupon. Opens in a new window Credit: RayNeo RayNeo Air 3s Pro $249 at Amazon $299 Save $50 Get Deal The RayNeo Air 3s ... more - mashable

Get your game on with $80 off the Viture Pro 2 XR/AR glasses

SAVE $80 WITH ON-PAGE COUPON: As of Sep. 16, get the Viture Pro 2 XR/AR glasses for $299 at Amazon, down from their usual price of $379 with the on-page coupon. That's a discount of 21%. Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Viture Pro 2 XR/AR glasses ... more - mashable

Home Depot just slashed up to 57% off DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Ryobi power tools

The best cordless power tool deals at a glance: Best DeWalt deal DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit $99 (save $120) Get Deal Best Ryobi deal Ryobi ONE+ 18V Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit with Compact Battery $199 (save $50) Get Deal Best ... more - mashable

Valve Steam Frame Has Arrived: It’s Trying to Be Everything on My Face

Part Steam Deck, part VR headset and, yes, it plays Half-Life Alyx. Here’s everything I’ve discovered so far. Read more about the Valve Steam and the latest gaming news: Xbox Game Pass imposes strict monthly hour limits on cloud gaming Valve suffers ... more - mashable

DeWalt power tools and battery packs are on sale ahead of Prime Day: Shop top picks from $79

Best DeWalt deals on Amazon right now: DeWalt Portable Tire Inflator $89.99 (save $10) Get Deal DeWalt 20V MAX XR 3-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool Kit $99 (save $32.51) Get Deal DeWalt 20V MAX 6.0Ah Premium Lithium-Ion Battery 2-Pack $179 (Save $100) Get ... more - mashable

Amazons knocked over $800 off the price of Sonys 65-Inch BRAVIA 8 II QD OLED 4K TV for a limited time

SAVE OVER $800: As of Sept. 11, the Sony 65-Inch BRAVIA 8 II QD OLED 4K TV is on sale for $2,498 at Amazon. That's $801.99 off its full price of $3,299.99. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony 65-Inch BRAVIA 8 II QD OLED 4K HDR Smart Google TV $2,498 ... more - mashable

Sony Labor Day sale: Rare deals on headphones, TVs, speakers, and more

The best Sony Labor Day deals: Best headphones deal Sony XM5 $198 (save $201.99) Get Deal Best TV deal Sony 100-inch Bravia 3 $1998 (save $1101.99) Get Deal Best speaker deal Sony ULT Field 3 $138 (save $71.99) Get Deal Sony is making a splash ahead ... more - mashable

Home Depots Labor Day sale: Shop the best deals on grills, power tools, and outdoor gear

The best Home Depot Labor Day deals at a glance: Best grill deal Weber Genesis E-325W 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill $899 (save $100) Get Deal Best power tool deal Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless 8-Tool Combo Kit $649 (save $649) Get Deal Best outdoor deal Ryobi ... more - mashable

Home Depots Labor Day sale is massive: Shop the best deals on grills, power tools, and outdoor gear

The best Home Depot Labor Day deals at a glance: Best grill deal Weber Genesis E-325W 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill $899 (save $100) Get Deal Best power tool deal Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless 8-Tool Combo Kit $649 (save $649) Get Deal Best outdoor deal Ryobi ... more - mashable

Sonys Labor Day sale is live: Rare deals on headphones, TVs, speakers, and more

The best Sony Labor Day deals: Best headphones deal Sony XM5 $198 (save $201.99) Get Deal Best TV deal Sony 100-inch Bravia 3 $1998 (save $1101.99) Get Deal Best speaker deal Sony ULT Field 3 $138 (save $71.99) Get Deal Sony is making a splash ahead ... more - mashable

Jeremiah Brown is building a post-Love Island creator career one book at a time

Jeremiah Brown didn't leave Love Island USA with a master plan to become a full-time creator. In fact, before entering the villa, his social media presence was relatively sparse: a few book reviews, some funny videos, and an Instagram account that functioned ... more - mashable

Adult DVDs are back thanks to age-verification laws

When new technology emerges, pornography soon follows. From VHS tapes to VR, the adult industry has long been an early adopter of innovative ways to watch and get off. But now, viewers are turning to a format once thought obsolete: DVDs. "In our ... more - mashable

Home Depots huge Labor Day sale is now live: Shop the best deals on grills, power tools, and outdoor gear

The best Home Depot Labor Day deals at a glance: Best grill deal Weber Genesis E-325W 3-Burner Propane Gas Grill $899 (save $100) Get Deal Best power tool deal Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless 8-Tool Combo Kit $649 (save $649) Get Deal Best outdoor deal Ryobi ... more - mashable

The ultimate retro flex for your phone: Backbone unveils blind-box 25th Anniversary Xbox controllers

TL;DR: Backbone is celebrating Xbox's 25th anniversary with a limited-edition Backbone Pro controller, available in three heritage-inspired colorways — crystal clear, iconic blue, and bold orange — sold as a blind box, so buyers won't know which color ... more - mashable

Asus standalone ROG Xbox Ally X20 finally gets a price tag: How to preorder it

Asus revealed pricing for the standalone version of its ROG Xbox Ally X20 today at Gamescom, Europe's biggest video game expo. The special-edition OLED gaming handheld will cost $1,299.99, or $300 more than last year's original Xbox Ally X. Shoppers ... more - mashable

Viture Beast XR deal: Grab these gaming-friendly XR/AR glasses for the record-low price on Amazon

SAVE $140 : As of Aug. 25, the Viture Beast XR/AR Glasses are down to $548.98 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount off their $689 list price. Opens in a new window Credit: Viture Viture Beast XR glasses $548.98 at Amazon $689 Save $140.02 Get Deal The Viture ... more - mashable

GTA 6 makers subpoena X, Google in hunt for Cyberleek

Take-Two Interactive Software, the parent company of Grand Theft Auto -maker Rockstar Games, is stepping up its efforts to unmask the anonymous leaker known as Cyberleek, who is still actively sharing GTA 6 leaks online. On Aug. 21, Take-Two asked the ... more - mashable

Apple cuts dozens of employees from Vision Pro team, report says

Apple's first foray into computerized headsets has not gone particularly well. The latest evidence of that comes courtesy of AppleInsider, which reported this week that Apple has cut at least 60 workers from its Apple Vision Group, which worked on the ... more - mashable

Price-drop alert: The 48-inch Sony Bravia A90K OLED TV just dipped under $1,000 for the first time

SAVE $401.99: The 48-inch Sony Bravia A90K OLED TV is on sale for $998, down from the normal price of $1,399.99. That's a 29% discount and the lowest we've seen at Amazon. Opens in a new window Credit: Sony 48-inch Sony Bravia A90K OLED TV $998 at Amazon ... more - mashable

Made by Google 2026: Heres what to expect

Google returns to New York on Wednesday, Aug. 12, for its annual Made by Google hardware event, and this year the show arrives with an unusually thin veil of secrecy. Between official teasers and a steady drip of leaks, most of the headline details about ... more - mashable

How to watch the 2026 Vuelta a España online for free

TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 Vuelta a España for free on SBS on Demand. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN. The huge news from the world of cycling is that Tadej Pogačar is set to compete in this year's Vuelta ... more - mashable

Snap CEO addresses Specs preorder interest during Q2 earnings call

Snap held its Q2 2026 earnings call on Monday, with CEO Evan Spiegel speaking about the company's hopes and the public's response to its upcoming Specs AR glasses. Currently available for pre-order, Snap's Specs are scheduled to launch on Sept. 16 and ... more - mashable

Samsung’s smart glasses are almost here: Here’s how they’ll work

Will Samsung and Google figure out ways for their glasses to overcome privacy concerns? Unclear, but here’s how they’ll work and what you need to know. ... more - mashable

Samsung offers smart glasses update after Galaxy Glasses reveal

Samsung's smart glasses still haven't made their long-awaited debut, but the company just gave us a few more crumbs of info about them. Per The Korea Times, Samsung executive Choi Jae-in offered some mildly illuminating remarks about the upcoming "Galaxy ... more - mashable

Orchestral conducting game Maestro is coming to Switch

Rhythm game Maestro is coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Originally released for VR platforms in 2024, the game has players wave their arms about to conduct a virtual orchestra. Maestro 's new Switch port is the first time French developer Double ... more - mashable