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So you want to be a PC user that doesn't have to rely on IT support for every little thing? You want to deal with most issues on your own, and feel in control of your computer?

iOS 26, macOS 26, and iPadOS 26 are all here. But watchOS 26 is perhaps one of the most overlooked. Apple has just released its latest watch update, and like its cousins in other hardware, it’s very packed.

It’s been a long time coming. iOS 26 has been in the works for a long time, and it’s one of the wildest iOS updates we’ve seen in a long time. Now, it’s finally here—and it’s packing a heck of a lot of changes.

Nintendo has a long history of redefining gaming with consoles that capture the imagination of kids and adults alike. They also made the Virtual Boy — and let’s be honest, that one was a dud.

Now, nearly 30 years later, the infamous headache machine known for its drab red-and-black video games is making a comeback as an accessory for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. For $99, you can once again fry your retinas with stereoscopic 3D — this time to play the original Virtual Boy lineup, freshly added to the Nintendo Classics library.

When Nintendo launched the Virtual Boy console in 1995, it was an instant critical and commercial flop, and then discontinued by August of 1996. The $179.95 price tag (about $382 in 2025), the clunky headset, the shallow game library, and a “VR” experience that was really just a red-on-black 3D gimmick all doomed it from the start. Its reputation as a discomfort machine was so bad that X-Play once parodied Saw by using the Virtual Boy as an actual torture device.

The new Virtual Boy accessory is a replica and essentially serves as a Switch 2 stand while also working as 3D glasses to deliver the same stereoscopic effect. Why Nintendo never tried something similar with the 3DS remains a mystery.

Nintendo says it will re-release all 14 North American Virtual Boy titles — including Teleroboxer, Mario Tennis, and Virtual Boy Wario Land — through the Nintendo Classics library. The replica headset launches on February 17, 2026, for $99.99, with a budget cardboard edition available for $24.99.

Apple released the long-awaited iOS 26 on Monday, and it's available now as a free software update. The new iPhone operating system promises major changes to how users operate their device and how it looks day-to-day.

Downloading the new operating system is simple enough; getting used to all the changes might not be so easy. Change is hard, but we think this particular change will be rewarding for most users. Mashable reporters have been testing the iOS 26 beta for months, and the new OS promises lots of cool new features. There's a lot going on with the update — but we've collected three of our favorites you should try immediately.

So, go download iOS 26 and get ready to try these new features.

Liquid Glass

OK, this one is obvious, but you should really play around with Liquid Glass after you update to iOS 26. In case you didn't know, Liquid Glass is the name for the new design language rolled out by Apple with the new operating system. Liquid Glass is more expressive and uses translucent objects — get it...like glass...that's liquid — to make multi-tasking and operating apps simpler.

Liquid Glass will also completely change how your iPhone looks. From the Control Center to the new customizable lock screen to subtle animations across the iPhone experience, there's a lot to discover after you update. You can also mess around with an all-clear look or a reduced transparency look, depending on your preference.

For more information about Liquid Glass, check out our deep dive on iPad OS 26, which also gets a Liquid Glass makeover.

Credit: Apple Polls in Messages

There are a number of changes coming to Messages with iOS 26. The new custom backgrounds on messages have already gotten a lot of attention, but it's not our favorite change. The addition of polls has the chance to be super fun for group chats.

Wrote Mashable's Alex Perry on the new feature: "One of my favorites is the ability to make polls in group chats, which is nominally a feature for deciding where to get dinner, but will really be a feature that's used to settle incredibly arcane, nonsensical inside-joke arguments among friend groups."

Credit: Apple / WWDC 2025 Live Translation

As someone who took many years of Spanish classes while retaining precious little, Live Translation could prove to be the coolest and most useful feature in iOS 26. The tool, powered by Apple Intelligence, will be built in to Messages, Phone, and FaceTime calls. That means, in theory at least, you could have relatively fluid conversations with folks who speak an entirely different language. It could be fun to give it a whirl once you update, just to see how well it actually works. (We're still in the process of testing it ourselves.)

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We've become accustomed to all the cool stuff our tech can do, but, should this tool work well, translating your conversations in real-time does feel a bit like magic.

Want to learn more about iOS 26 and Liquid Glass? Catch up on Mashable's recent coverage:

• Liquid Glass is finally here — 4 settings to change on day one

• Every iPhone getting iOS 26: See if yours is on the list

• Ultra clear look for the iPhone is wild. Here's how to get it.

• I've been on Liquid Glass for months. Here are 3 features I love and 1 that isn't done cooking.

• Forget iOS. Here's how to download watchOS, macOS Tahoe, iPadOS, tvOS, and visionOS 26.

Do you wish your Google Pixel's scam detection feature worked in more places, like your favorite chat apps or Instagram Messenger? If so, we have some potentially good news. This week, we learned that Google is getting ready to expand this great feature beyond calls and texts, making its phones safer than ever.

New York is moving forward with a law that could force major social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram to roll out some form of age verification before minors can access their highly personalized, algorithm-driven feeds.

iOS 26 dropped on Monday for iPhone users looking to completely revamp the look of their phone. That means the long-awaited arrival of Liquid Glass is finally here.

If you want to update, it's pretty simple. iOS 26 is available now for all compatible iPhones as a free software update. Apple has a detailed page on its website if you need more information, but the steps are remarkably straightforward.

SEE ALSO: Every iPhone getting iOS 26: See if yours is on the list How to upgrade to iOS 26: iOS 26 and Liquid Glass is finally here. Credit: Screenshot: Timothy Werth

1. First, back up your phone.

2. Plug in your phone and make sure you're connected to WiFi. (The download will require power and a good connection.)

3. Go into your Settings > General, then click on Software Update.

4. From there, choose iOS 26 and download/install the update.

So, why might you want to download iOS 26? It promises significant upgrades and changes to how your iPhone works. Perhaps most notably is the shift to Liquid Glass, a new design style that'll change how your apps and features look on your iPhone. So, if you want a total revamp of how your phone looks, the change shouldn't take more than four steps.

SEE ALSO: Liquid Glass is finally here — 4 settings to change on day one

You can get the NZXT Function 2 MiniTKL keyboard for a major 58% discount. This drops the price to a surprisingly low $55 on Amazon from its usual $130. This is a massive discount on a high-quality gaming keyboard that comes from a big name like NZXT.

Every fall, high school students applying to college face an intimidating task: They must write a stylish, memorable essay that will boost their admissions chances. 

So who can blame them when they look at AI chatbots like ChatGPT that can brainstorm, compose, and edit text, and see what looks like a tempting advantage? 

But college admissions experts warn against falling for the imagined payoff of a crisp, well-researched, confident-sounding essay. Instead, using AI to write an admissions essay could land a student at the bottom of the pile. 

SEE ALSO: We tested the best laptops for college students going back to school

"A college application is a blank canvas," says Dr. Jennifer Kirk, a high school counseling curriculum leader and member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling. "Everything that you throw at it should be a bright splash of color…If you throw a completely AI-written essay at that blank canvas, it's just going to wash it out."

Aside from a student sacrificing their authentic voice to AI, there are other important risks, like submitting an essay that contains embarrassing mistakes or inaccuracies, or that reads strangely similar to other applicants.

Why you shouldn't use AI to write college admissions essays

When students set out to write their Common Application admissions essay this year, they can choose from one of seven questions. Their response is limited to 650 words.  

The different essay questions invite applicants to share a meaningful talent, reflect on gratitude, or discuss an engaging concept or idea, for example. Applicants also write an essay of their choice.

The writing doesn't stop there, either. They may additionally submit a separate essay on "challenges and circumstances," which provides an opportunity to address factors that may have affected their record of achievement, like housing instability, homelessness, family caretaking, community disruption, and war or political conflict. 

Each college or university may also require multiple supplemental essays or written responses. The University of California, Berkeley, for instance, has applicants respond to four of eight "personal insight" questions. Harvard's application includes five questions that must each be answered in 150 words or less. 

For a student overwhelmed by the work of writing a memorable essay, plus crafting original responses for every application they submit, an AI chatbot promises a simple shortcut. 

Yet Connie Livingston, assistant director of admissions at Brown University, says that what sets special essays apart from those that don't impress is an "authentic" voice of someone who sees themselves as a learner and scholar. 

"There's no way AI can do that for you," says Livingston, now a college counselor with Empowerly. "It has to be an intrinsic quality that a student possesses that they then translate onto the page for admissions officers to, hopefully, see and appreciate."

While students might think they can prompt an AI chatbot or tool to approximate their own ideas and voice by feeding it personal information, Kirk cautions them against doing so, for privacy reasons. Some models may leak or publish sensitive or personally identifiable information to the internet, she says. 

There's also no surefire way to conceal the use of AI in an essay. 

Kirk says that admissions officers can detect telltale signs, such as constructions, phrases, punctuation, and grammar, that suggest an applicant used AI. 

If the essay itself contains original ideas and an authentic voice, those red flags might be dismissed. But if it reads as bland and uninspired, then the reader may suspect AI. 

Additionally, phrases and wording may seem unique to an individual student, but instead reflect how ChatGPT commonly responds to the same Common Application essay question, with minimal prompting. 

Imagine, for example, thousands of students applying to the same university and using the same AI chatbot to write their supplemental essays; the chatbot may use similar language for each individual response.

"That absolutely can happen," Kirk says. "They're going to sound pretty similar, and look pretty similar."  

When it's OK to use AI for college admissions essays 

Though Kirk says students should never use AI to write their essays, she does think the technology can be otherwise useful in the process. 

First, she advises students to research whether each college or university they're applying to actually permits the use of AI, in general and specifically in admissions applications, and then follow those rules.

Once students have that information, Kirk says they may consider consulting AI for researching, brainstorming, outlining, refining drafts, editing, and proofreading. 

Livingston recommends AI only for researching and brainstorming, and notes that students should also follow their high school's policy on AI use before adopting it during their essay-writing process.

Livingston says that AI can helpfully summarize information about a university's culture or academics, providing details that might have taken longer to track down. A student interested in a particular academic department, for example, could ask an AI tool to list the most accomplished faculty members or notable areas of research. The student can then potentially incorporate that information into an essay or written response. 

When it comes to research and facts, however, applicants should be careful to double-check what an AI search engine or chatbot says is true. 

"AI makes mistakes," Livingston says. 

"Don't rely on AI to choose your topic or develop core ideas without personal reflection." - Jennifer Kirk, school counselor

To use AI effectively for brainstorming, Kirk recommends narrowing down to a few key topics for further exploration, before asking AI for ideas about the subject of an essay. 

"Don't rely on AI to choose your topic or develop core ideas without personal reflection," Kirk says. 

Students may find AI helpful during the revision process, Kirk adds. She recently worked with an applicant who gave an AI tool two versions of the same essay, with a request to synthesize the content in order to write a new draft.

Still, Kirk says students shouldn't let AI overly polish their writing, beyond helping with structure and correcting grammatical errors and punctuation. This can dilute a student's original voice. Letting AI use big or fancy words that a student might not otherwise use has the same effect. Kirk says admissions officers can pick up on those discrepancies by looking at a student's entire application. 

If students don't want to find themselves in a high-pressure situation where deadlines are looming and they still have an essay and multiple responses to write, Livingston recommends starting as early as possible, if the process hasn't already begun. (She recommends the summer before senior year.)

Students can reach out to high school writing centers, college counselors, and English teachers for valuable help and feedback throughout the process, Livingston says.  

Regardless, rushed or desperate students should know that AI won't provide the winning shortcut to the college of their dreams. 

"Yes, AI can write a good essay, but a good essay is not going to get a student accepted into college," Livingston says. "It has to be a great essay."

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) – owners of publications such as Rolling Stone, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Billboard – has just filed a lawsuit against Google over one of its most prominent AI features.

According to the complaint filed in federal district court in Washington DC on Sept. 12. PMC is suing Google for using its content without its consent in the search giant's AI Overviews feature.

AI Overviews are the AI-generated summaries that appear at the very top of Google's search engine results pages. These AI summaries pull from websites and other third-party sources and display the summaries right on Google's own search pages. News organizations have reported that these AI Overviews have resulted in a loss of traffic, which in turn has hurt advertising and subscription revenue.

PMC's complaint states that the company has experienced traffic and revenue declines attributed to the roughly 20 percent of Google search results that include an AI Overview and a link to one of the company's publications.

"As a leading global publisher, we have a duty to protect PMC's best-in-class journalists and award-winning journalism as a source of truth," PMC's founder, chairman, and CEO Jay Penske said in a statement provided to multiple outlets. "Furthermore, we have a responsibility to proactively fight for the future of digital media and preserve its integrity – all of which is threatened by Google's current actions."

The lawsuit also accused Google of forcing publishers into AI Overviews without their consent, as these companies depend on Google's web crawlers to index their websites on its search engine in exchange for traffic.

Google has already pushed back on the lawsuit, arguing that AI Overviews actually helps publishers.

“With AI Overviews, people find Search more helpful and use it more, creating new opportunities for content to be discovered," Google Spokesperson Jose Castaneda said in a statement. "We will defend against these meritless claims.” 

A recent Pew Research Center study aligns with some of PMC's claims regarding Google's AI Overviews' impact to publishers. The study found that Google Search users were half as likely to click on a link if the search results page included an AI Overviews summary. In addition, the study found that only 1 percent of users that were served with AI Overviews clicked on a link to the source material that the summary was derived from. In response to this study, Google told the Register in July that they believe Pew used a "flawed methodology" and disagreed with its findings.

Google as well as other AI companies are facing multiple lawsuits over content issues.

Edutech company Chegg filed a lawsuit against Google earlier this year over its AI summaries. Last October, News Corp's Dow Jones and New York Post sued Perplexity over its AI "copying" their work. A group of news organizations, including The New York Times, have also taken OpenAI to court over copyright issues.

Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.

SAVE 44%: As of Sept. 15, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 portable power station is on sale for $448.98 at Amazon, down from its list price of $799. That's a discount of 44%, or a savings of over $350.

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When you're looking for a portable power station, you're usually forced to choose between a high-capacity model that's a pain to carry and a lightweight one that can't power much. Jackery has built its reputation on finding the sweet spot between those two extremes, and its popular Explorer 1000 v2 is a perfect example.

As of Sept. 15, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is just $448.98 at Amazon in a "lightning deal." (So, that means it won't last long!) That's a 44% discount and a $350 savings off its $799 list price.

SEE ALSO: How to protect your keepsakes in case an emergency hits

The Explorer 1000 v2 is powerful enough for most adventures, with a 1070Wh capacity and a 1500W AC output (with a 3000W surge peak) that can run everything from refrigerators to electric pots. But unlike most generators with similar power, it's lightweight (23.8 pounds) and has a convenient foldable handle, making it a great grab-and-go option for camping or emergencies.

It's also packed with modern tech. You can use the Jackery app to enable an emergency charging mode that takes the battery from zero to 100 percent in just one hour. The app also lets you switch to a quiet charging mode for overnight use.

Amazon’s Echo Show smart display recently encountered a nasty bug that consumed massive amounts of bandwidth. The bug has since been patched.

The issue was first flagged by former Microsoft engineer Dave W. Plummer, who noted on X that his two Echo Show units had burned through a staggering 4GB of data in under 24 hours. Reactions online quickly veered into conspiracy theory territory, but Plummer offered more grounded explanations: a software bug, a hefty update, or cached video.

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At the time, plenty of explanations were on the table. Some users speculated the always-listening feature was to blame, with the device constantly uploading audio snippets for processing. Others pointed to Amazon Sidewalk, the company’s mesh network that lets smart devices connect across a neighborhood. But that theory didn’t hold much weight either — Sidewalk is designed as a low-bandwidth service with a strict 500MB monthly cap.

SEE ALSO: Amazon is reportedly making AR smart glasses for drivers and customers

Amazon has since confirmed to Tom’s Hardware that it was indeed a caching bug. What was happening, it appears, was that the devices were downloading unnecessarily huge photos. Normally, Echo Show pulls down images for backgrounds and screensavers that are between 1MB and 4MB in size, which is sufficiently large enough for the device's display. In this case, it was fetching ultra–high–resolution shots far larger than the display’s 1080p panel could handle.

Thankfully, the mystery (and the bug) is solved now.

Save 25%: The 11-inch Apple iPad Air (M3, WiFi, 128GB) is on sale for $449, saving you $150 off the $599 list price. You can grab this deal at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.

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If you missed grabbing the iPad Air deal that had it at its lowest price ever a few weeks ago, I have great news: the deal is back.

As of Sept. 15, you can grab the 11-inch Apple iPad Air with an M3 chip and 128GB of storage for just $449 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. At full price, the tablet goes for $599, making this a whopping $150 discount.

This kind of price cut feels like it should come on an older model, but the M3 iPad Air was released just this past March, and has stood out as Mashable's favorite iPad for most people. The M3 chip gives it the power to be used as laptop, which thanks to the latest iOS 26 update, is more feasible than ever for Apple's tablets.

In addition to its power, it has 14 hours of battery life, a landscape camera, compatibility with the Apple Pencil Pro, and a lightweight design that makes it great to take on the go. Altogether, these features give the tablet a strong degree of versatility, making it as excellent for streaming your favorite shows as it is for reading a book or getting some creative work done (especially if you'd rather not pay iPad Pro prices).

SAVE 17%: As of Sept. 15, the Mova P10 Pro Ultra robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $499 at Amazon, down from its typical price of $599. That's a 17% discount, and it's the best price we've tracked for this model.

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Robot vacuums are super helpful for automating day-to-day vacuuming, but most still struggle with two key areas: cleaning their own mop pads and getting into corners. The Mova P10 Pro Ultra tackles both of those problems with some clever tech, and right now, it’s back down to its lowest price.

SEE ALSO: Will the laser-equipped Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai solve Dyson's robot vacuum problem?

As of Sept. 15, the Mova P10 Pro Ultra robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $499 at Amazon, down from its typical price of $599. That's a 17% discount, and it's the best price we've tracked for this model.

The most impressive cleaning feature is its all-in-one docking station. It doesn't just empty the dustbin (which it does, holding up to 75 days' worth of debris); it also washes the dual spinning mop pads with uber hot water (149℉) to break down grease and grime, then dries them with hot air to prevent odors. Talk about self-sufficiency! (The most impressive feature, in my opinion, is the pet-friendly interactive video and voice call functionality.)

The robot itself is a powerful cleaner, with a 13,000Pa of suction to handle dust, crumbs, and pet hair. But what sets it apart from other premium models is its extendable side brush and mop, which reach out to clean deep into corners and along baseboards (areas most robovacs miss). It's also smart about carpets and lifts its mops by 10.5 mm to vacuum without getting them wet.

SAVE $23: The DJI Osmo Mobile 7P gimbal is on sale at Amazon for $126, down from the usual price of $149. That's a 15% discount that comes within $1 of the lowest price Amazon has ever offered.

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We're pretty lucky to be living in a time when content creation can happen in a flash. YouTube channels and TikTok creators putting out new content can sometimes be more exciting than a new show on a major streaming platform. If you've always wanted to give content creation a go, Amazon is offering an irresistible deal that'll help get you started.

As of Sept. 15, the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P gimbal is on sale for $126 at Amazon, marked down from the standard price of $149. That's a 15% discount that shaves $23 off the price. It also comes within $1 of the lowest price Amazon has ever offered.

DJI makes some of the most creator-friendly gadgets, and the Osmo Mobile 7P earns a top spot on that list. In a snap, it turns your iPhone or Android phone into a camera with the benefits of gimbal stabilization, native tracking, and built-in charging. Pair the Osmo Mobile 7P with a DJI Mic and you'd have a pro setup in no time at all.

SEE ALSO: The DJI Mic Mini is at its lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $60 on this creator favorite

DJI really shows its creator expertise with the design of the Osmo Mobile 7P. It unfolds quickly, uses three-axis stabilization, and even comes with a fill light. Mashable sister site PC Mag, also owned by publisher Ziff Davis, awarded the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P an Editors' Choice award in the recent review. Overall, the review said, "The DJI Osmo Mobile 7P quickly and consistently tracks subjects while providing stabilized footage from your phone. Its embedded extension rod, tripod, and multifunction module make it a versatile gimbal for creators on the go."

Regardless of if you're a well-established content creator or just starting out, the DJI Osmo Mobile 7P is a super versatile device that'll make filming just that much easier. Since it's on sale at Amazon for $126, which is just $1 more than the lowest we've ever seen, snag it now and you'll be filming glorious fall leaves by next week.

SAVE $240: For today only, the EcoFlow River 2 Pro portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $359, down from the list price of $599 at EcoFlow. That's a 40% discount.

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The temperatures are slowly dropping and soon we'll be basking in fall colors and crisp autumn weather. While some people love pumpkin spice season, others dread the upcoming storms that have a tendency to knock out power. If you'd rather not head into the fall season nervous about dealing with no power, Amazon has a great deal on offer today.

As of Sept 15, Amazon has the EcoFlow River 2 Pro portable power station is on sale for $359, down from the list price of $599 at EcoFlow. That's a 40% discount that shaves $240 off the normal price. Amazon lists this as a lightning deal which means it could sell out quickly. Be sure to act fast if you want to snag this model on sale.

EcoFlow makes some of the best portable power stations and power banks, and the River 2 Pro could be perfect for keeping around the house in case of a power outage. It comes with a solid 768Wh of battery capacity from long-lasting LiFePO4 technology. In real-life terms, EcoFlow says the River 2 Pro can recharge a phone about 57 times, a laptop 10 times, or keep an electric blanket on for 12 hours. The ports on the EcoFlow River 2 Pro include four standard AC plugs, three USB-A, and one USB-C.

SEE ALSO: EcoFlow is giving away free gear with select power station purchases — here's how to claim it

The River series from EcoFlow focuses on portability and the River 2 Pro weighs just 18.2 pounds. Plus, the built-in handle makes this model great for carrying from room to room during a power outage or around the campground come spring.

When it comes time to recharge the EcoFlow River 2 Pro itself, you have four options: standard AC wall power, solar, car charging, or USB-C charging. When using standard AC charging, expect to go from 0 to 100 percent in just 70 minutes. This model also connects to the EcoFlow app, so you'll be able to monitoring recharging status from your phone.

Before the fall storms hit, get equipped with the EcoFlow River 2 Pro portable power station. It'll give reassurance phones can stay charged up, the router will still work, and you can turn a power outage into a cozy movie night instead of sitting in the dark. It's on sale at Amazon for just $359 but keep in mind lightning deals can sell out quickly, so hop to it.

Apple's new iPhones are selling well in pre-orders, though data is less clear for one particular model.

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared his thoughts on the demand for Apple's new iPhone lineup on X on Monday. According to Kuo, the pre-order demand for the iPhone 17 series during the first weekend of pre-orders was "better than that of the iPhone 16 last year."

The most expensive model — the powerful iPhone 17 Pro Max — is reportedly in the highest demand, but the other iPhone 17 variants appear to be doing well, too.

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As for Apple's new iPhone Air, it doesn't seem to be doing too well, per Kuo, though even the analyst himself acknowledges that it's too early to tell. He says that the demand for the iPhone Air "appears to be lower than that of the iPhone 16 Plus in the same period last year," judging by Apple shipping times. But the production volume of the iPhone Air was reportedly about three times that of the iPhone 16 Plus in comparable periods of the year, which means that the iPhone Air might actually be selling really well, it's just that Apple is making more of them.

"Therefore, it is more objective to observe demand after a period of sales," concludes Kuo.

SEE ALSO: The best iPhone 17 Pro cases to protect (or hide) your new phone

Apple's new iPhones were launched last Tuesday at the company's annual September launch event, and became available for pre-order on Friday. They will be available in stores on Friday, Sept. 19.

Severance star Britt Lower took home the award for best lead actress in a drama series at the 2025 Emmys on Sunday, and she didn't miss the perfect opportunity to give fans a little Easter egg.

Lower's speech in the video above is normal enough, thanking various people before finally thanking her Severance character, Helly R, "for choosing me." But eagle-eyed viewers will notice that the words "LET ME OUT" are written in all caps on the back of the notepaper she's reading from, in a brilliant nod to her "innie" character's attempts to alert the wider world to Lumon Industries' dodgy dealings in the show.

Innie Helly R. would surely be proud.

SEE ALSO: Tramell Tillman makes history with Emmys win for 'Severance'

Here's the full list of Emmys 2025 winners, including Severance star Tramell Tillman.

Comedian Nate Bargatz' opening monologue as host of the 2025 Emmys featured a genius scheme at its heart: a way to minimise the nemesis of any awards show, which is of course speeches running too long.

"To start the show, I am going to donate $100,000 to the Boys and Girls Clubs of America," says Bargatz in the clip above, after making it clear to all Emmy winners that they have 45 seconds for each of their acceptance speeches. "If you stay at 45 seconds, it stays at $100,000. Every second you go over 45 seconds, we will deduct $1000 away from the Boys and Girls Club. I know, I know, it's tough [...] It's brutal. What are you going to do, though? I can't change it, this is a game I made up."

Bargatz goes on to explain that for every second speeches go over 45 seconds, they'll deduct $1000 from the total, but for every second under they'll add $1000 back on.

"Don't go crazy though, 'cuz like, I am paying for this," says Bargatz. "Some of you go over a little, some go under. Do the right thing."

Here's the full list of Emmys 2025 winners.