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For years, Meta has been just about the only serious contender in the realm of getting consumers to wear computers on their faces. Now, Samsung is trying to succeed where even Apple has failed.

The Korean tech giant launched the Galaxy XR headset this week, which is, in some senses, a competitor for the Meta Quest 3. However, Samsung's new XR headset and Meta's slightly older one are very different products, in plenty of ways. That's where we come in.

Here's how the Samsung Galaxy XR and Meta Quest 3 specs, price, and key features compare.

Samsung Galaxy XR vs. Meta Quest 3: Price

Perhaps the most stark difference between these two devices, both of which nominally offer similar XR experiences, is the price. Let's get right to it: The Galaxy XR costs $1,799. Meta Quest 3, on the other hand, starts at $499. That's a huge difference, so much so that you almost have to wonder if these two devices are really competitors. To be clear, they are, but Meta's headset is definitely going to be a more mainstream-friendly option due to how much cheaper it is.

Samsung Galaxy XR vs. Meta Quest 3: Specs The Samsung Galaxy XR on display at an event in New York City. Credit: Adam Doud / Mashable

The gap in price can be accounted for when you see the specs. Here are the Galaxy XR's basic specs:

• Two micro-OLED displays with 3552x3840 resolution per eye and up to 90Hz refresh rate

• Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chipset

• 109-degree horizontal, 100-degree vertical field of view

• Eye tracking and iris recognition included

• 256GB storage

• 16GB RAM

• 545g weight

And here are the equivalent specs on Quest 3:

Playing with the Meta Quest 3. Credit: Kimberly Gedeon / Mashable

• Two LCD displays with 2064x2208 resolution per eye and up to 120Hz refresh rate

• Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset

• 103.8 degree horizontal, 96.4 degree vertical field of view

• No eye tracking

• 512GB storage

• 8GB RAM

• 515g weight

It all starts with the displays. Galaxy XR's two displays are higher-end OLED panels with substantially higher resolutions than what you get on Quest 3. The refresh rate is lower, though the difference between 90Hz and 120Hz is not hugely noticeable for the average person. You also get a newer chip powering the Galaxy XR, as well as twice as much RAM, though how its performance differs from Quest 3 in practice remains to be seen.

Samsung's device also comes with eye tracking, which is pretty important for a headset. On the flipside, Quest 3 is a little bit lighter and actually comes with more onboard storage. Those are the only real advantages, though. It should also be noted that Galaxy XR runs on the Android XR operating system, while Quest 3 runs on Meta's proprietary OS. That means they won't necessarily support the same games and apps.

Oh, and the Galaxy XR also has six motion-tracking cameras, as opposed to four on the Quest 3. Again, we can't say for sure how much that matters in practical terms, but it is a difference worth noting.

Samsung Galaxy XR vs. Meta Quest 3: Controllers The Galaxy XR's left-handed controller. Credit: Samsung The Meta Quest 3's right-handed controller. Credit: Meta

Both of these devices support hand tracking, meaning you don't necessarily need controllers, but those help a lot when it comes to playing VR games and whatnot. The good news is that Meta Quest 3 comes with two controllers, featuring a standard lineup of buttons, motion tracking, and analog sticks, right in the box.

The bad news? Galaxy XR doesn't come with controllers. There are Galaxy XR-specific controllers available for sale, but they cost $249. It's not certain yet just how necessary these are for full enjoyment of the Galaxy XR, but just know that if you want the full experience, you're going to end up quadrupling the price of a Quest 3.

Samsung Galaxy XR vs. Meta Quest 3: Battery life

Samsung rates the Galaxy XR headset for up to 2 hours of general use and up to 2.5 hours of video playback. That's obviously not great, but it's pretty normal for an XR headset. Meta, meanwhile, rates the Quest 3 for 2.2 hours of usage, so there isn't really a big difference here. One would hope that the nearly $2,000 device would have a meaningfully better battery than the $500 one, but that doesn't seem to be the case here.

There will surely be more differences between these two devices that are worth highlighting once the Galaxy XR is in our hands, but for now, it seems like the Galaxy XR is much more tuned to enthusiasts and early adopters, while the Meta Quest 3 is for a more general audience.

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The stage is set. The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2025 World Series to see which team will take home the trophy. The Dodgers beat the Yankees in 2024 to take home their second title this decade (eighth overall), while the Blue Jays haven't seen a World Series since 1993. Whichever team you're rooting for, it's sure to be a dramatic week (or more) of games.

Lucky for baseball fans, watching the postseason is a whole lot easier than watching regular-season games. You can even watch for free with some strategic planning. We've rounded up the best ways to watch the World Series for free below. Let's play ball.

When is the 2025 World Series?

The 2025 World Series schedule is as follows:

• Game 1 — Friday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. ET in Toronto

• Game 2 — Saturday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. ET in Toronto

• Game 3 — Monday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. ET in Los Angeles

• Game 4 — Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. ET in Los Angeles

• Game 5 (if necessary) — Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. in Los Angeles

• Game 6 (if necessary) — Friday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. in Toronto

• Game 7 (if necessary) — Saturday, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. in Toronto

What channel will the 2025 World Series be on?

Since the early 2000s, the World Series has been exclusively on Fox — and this year is no different. You can watch the games play out live on your local Fox network if you have cable.

Can I watch the World Series without cable?

You have a couple of different options to access Fox in 2025 without cable: a digital antenna, a Fox One subscription, or a cable replacement service. Each option has its pros and cons, of course, so we'll leave it up to you to decide what's best for your situation.

A digital antenna is a relatively cheap (generally between $25 and $40) way to gain access to your local TV stations, but you need to be within a certain radius of the stations themselves and free of obstructions in order to get a clear broadcast. Fox One subscriptions give you access to your local Fox station and so much more — it's a one-stop shop for the entirety of the Fox TV portfolio. It's a great choice for sports fans in general, but it might be overkill if you just want access to your local station.

Finally, a cable replacement service (like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV) gives you access to 100+ live TV channels, including Fox. If you want a long-term way to watch live broadcasts, these are pretty well-rounded options that still cost less than cable. But that doesn't mean they're cheap.

How to watch the World Series for free in 2025

Fortunately, there are a few ways you can watch the World Series (or at least part of it) without paying a cent. Two words: free trials. Not only does Fox One offer a free trial to new subscribers, but YouTube TV and Fubo do as well. If you've never subscribed to those services and you plan your trials accurately, you'll be able to watch the World Series for free — even if it goes to Game 7. If you don't qualify for any of the free trial options, we recommend either signing up for Fox One for one month at $19.99 or grabbing yourself a digital antenna.

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Fox One, the new direct-to-consumer streaming service from Fox, gives subscribers access to the entire Fox TV portfolio. That includes your local Fox station live, as well as Fox News, Fox Sports, Fox Weather, FS1, FS2, Fox Business, Fox Deportes, Big Ten Network (B1G), Fox Network, and Fox Nation. Basically, if it's on Fox, it's on Fox One. A subscription costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year, but new subscribers can kick things off with a free trial that lasts an entire week. Depending on how many games the World Series goes into, you may be able to watch the entire thing with your trial.

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YouTube TV is a comprehensive cable replacement service with over 100 live TV channels, unlimited DVR, and customizable add-ons. It's definitely overkill if you're just looking to watch your local Fox station for the World Series, but it holds a lot of value if you want to watch live TV long-term. You can test the waters for five days with a free trial if you're new to YouTube TV, which would give you the ability to watch at least part of the World Series for free. Just beware: if you forget to cancel, you'll be charged $72.99 (for the first three months).

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Like YouTube TV, Fubo offers TV lovers a cable replacement with tons of live channels. It also offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers, giving you the ability to watch the World Series (or at least part of it) for free. Unlike YouTube TV, there are multiple tiers you can choose from. The Sports tier only offers 26 channels, including Fox, and will only run you $45.99 for your first month, should you forget to cancel.

Lawyers representing the parents of Adam Raine, a 16-year-old who died by suicide earlier this year during a time of heavy ChatGPT use, filed an amended complaint on Wednesday in their wrongful death suit against OpenAI.

The amended complaint alleges that, in the months prior to Raine's death, OpenAI twice downgraded suicide prevention safeguards in order to increase engagement. The claims are based on OpenAI's publicly available "model spec" documents, which detail the company's "approach to shaping desired model behavior."

As far back as 2022, OpenAI instructed ChatGPT to refuse discussions about self-harm.

SEE ALSO: Colleges are giving students ChatGPT. Is it safe?

According to the Raine family's counsel, OpenAI reversed that policy in May 2024, days before the launch of its controversial GPT-4o model. Instead, ChatGPT was instructed not to "change or quit the conversation" when a user discussed mental health or suicide. Still, OpenAI prohibited the model from encouraging or enabling self-harm.

By February 2025, the amended complaint alleges that the rule was watered down from a straight prohibition under its restricted content guidelines to a separate directive to "take care in risky situations" and "try to prevent imminent real-world harm." While the model continued to receive instructions not to encourage self-harm under that rubric, the Raine family believes these conflicting guidelines led to dangerous engagement by ChatGPT.

Raine died two months after those policies were implemented. The AI model validated his suicidal thinking and provided him explicit instructions on how he could die, according to the original lawsuit filed in August.

Before Raine's death, he was exchanging more than 650 messages per day with ChatGPT. While the chatbot occasionally shared the number for a crisis hotline, it didn't shut the conversations down and always continued to engage. It even proposed writing a suicide note for Raine, his parents claim.

The amended complaint against OpenAI now alleges that the company engaged in intentional misconduct instead of reckless indifference.

Mashable contacted OpenAI for comment about the amended complaint, but didn't receive a response prior to publication.

Earlier this year, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged that its 4o model was overly sycophantic. A spokesperson for the company told the New York Times it was "deeply saddened" by Raine's death, and that its safeguards may degrade in long interactions with the chatbot.

Though OpenAI has announced new safety measures aimed at preventing similar tragedies, many are not yet part of ChatGPT. Common Sense Media has rated ChatGPT as "high risk" for teens, specifically recommending that they not use it for mental health or emotional support.

Last week, Altman said on X that the company had made ChatGPT "pretty restrictive" to be "careful with mental health issues." He declared, with no additional detail, that the company had been "able to mitigate the serious mental health issues" and that it would soon relax its restrictions. In the same post, Altman announced that OpenAI would roll out "erotica for verified adults."

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OpenAI last published a model spec in September, with no significant changes to its mental health or suicide prevention directives, according to Eli Wade-Scott, partner at Edelson PC and a lawyer representing the Raines.

"It was a remarkable moment for Sam Altman to declare 'Mission Accomplished' on mental health while simultaneously saying that he intended to start allowing erotic content on ChatGPT — a change that plainly has the intended effect of further drawing users into dependent, emotional relationships with ChatGPT," Wade-Scott told Mashable.

If you're feeling suicidal or experiencing a mental health crisis, please talk to somebody. You can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. You can reach the Trans Lifeline by calling 877-565-8860 or the Trevor Project at 866-488-7386. Text "START" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741. Contact the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET, or email info@nami.org. If you don't like the phone, consider using the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Chat. Here is a list of international resources.

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Do you even have good taste in music if you can't share it online?

If you're a Spotify user, of course, that's not really a concern: It's become a yearly tradition to share your music taste with Spotify Wrapped. As we inch toward the end of October, Wrapped should be coming soon. That means you'll be able to share your taste, top songs, favorite albums, and most beloved artists with all of your friends, whether they want to see it or not.

To be clear, the 2025 version of Wrapped hasn't been released yet, but the wait shouldn't be too long. Here's what we know.

When will Spotify Wrapped be released?

The short answer is: We don't know, exactly. The slightly longer answer is: We don't know, but we have an educated guess when it will be.

Last year, Wrapped dropped on Wednesday, Dec. 4. That was the first Wednesday after Thanksgiving. In 2023, it was released on Wednesday, Nov. 29. That was — you guessed it — the first Wednesday after Thanksgiving.

Should the pattern hold, that means 2025 Spotify Wrapped would be released on Wednesday, Dec. 3. That's not a guarantee, by any means, but you can likely expect Wrapped to drop around that time, at the very least.

SEE ALSO: Why artists are leaving Spotify — and how you can, too How to view Spotify Wrapped

It shouldn't be difficult to find your Wrapped on the day it releases.

You'll likely get a notification letting you know it's ready. The Spotify app, typically speaking, also places a banner or section within your homepage that is hard to miss. Should all that fail, you can also head to the Wrapped section on Spotify's website.

The internet will certainly love the day Wrapped drops, but for now, we're still left waiting.

Spotify Free and Premium users across the globe are constantly seeing changes to their app: from new and updated buttons to experimental features that aim to customize your listening experience on the music streaming platform.

Microsoft has just revealed a new expressive avatar for Copilot, and it's called Mico. This is a digital helper that finally replaces the spirit of the well-loved Clippy in a way we never saw Cortana take on. This new pet admittedly makes Copilot much more approachable, and it's hard not to like it.

Symbolic links are a great way to organize your files, but they’re not perfect. Symlinks are pretty fragile, and it’s easy to end up with links that point to non-existent files. The find program can help you tackle this problem, but there’s a third-party tool that does the job even better.

When compared to the overall terrible year Tesla has experienced, the company actually had a decent third quarter.

However, a decent quarter in 2025 for Tesla still means that the company's profits fell by 37 percent, despite the company's revenue growing by 12 percent in that time.

Elon Musk's EV company reported $28.1 billion in revenue for the third quarter that ended in September. However, the company's operating costs skyrocketed by 50 percent. So, even with a rise in revenue thanks to a spike in sales, Tesla reported just $1.4 billion in profit in Q3 2025. 

That's out of $25.2 billion in revenue and down from last year's $2.2 billion in income.

Tesla's woes don't stop there. Even the major positive for the company — a sales boost in the third quarter, when the company sold a record number of EVs — has a major asterisk.

Tesla's problems are just beginning

For years, Tesla has been buoyed by tax credits and regulatory carbon credits, but it can't rely on either going forward.

In fact, the Q3 sales bump Tesla reported appears to be the result of consumers rushing to purchase an EV before the $7,500 federal EV tax credit program expired on September 30. Instead of a turnaround, this was a one-time event driven by last-minute buyers who were already planning to purchase a vehicle and wanted to take the last opportunity to save money with the EV tax credit.

Tesla delivered 497,099 vehicles in Q3. However, it looks unlikely that the company will be able to replicate those sales numbers without the tax credit that gave buyers a push to make their purchase.

But there's more to Tesla's problems, too. Of the company's third-quarter profits, $417 million came from Tesla selling regulatory carbon credits to other automakers. These regulatory credits have long been a significant chunk of the EV company's revenue. However, as part of President Donald Trump's budget bill, the U.S. government is set to end the carbon credit program, thus cutting Tesla off from a major source of revenue.

Musk himself is a major contributor to Tesla's problems. The company's revenue troubles began shortly after Musk made himself and the Tesla brand a pariah to liberal-leaning customers as a result of his connections to President Trump and Musk's involvement in DOGE.

Despite all of this though, Musk still made the case for a $1 trillion compensation package during the quarterly earnings call so that he could control Tesla's "robot army."

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You can now buy Pixel Bud replacement parts, specifically charging cases, eartips, and individual earbuds, through the Google Store. These replacement parts are slightly overpriced—maybe $5 or $10 more than what you'd hope to pay—but hey, it's better than buying a brand new set of earbuds.

I’m an Android guy, and have been since the mobile operating system came into existence. That doesn’t mean I’m fully committed to Google’s ecosystem. Like most consumers, I appreciate a good tech product, no matter the manufacturer or platform. Enter Apple.

The MacBook Pro serves as my work machine. An Apple TV media player is set up in my living room. I’m also an AirPods Pro owner. However, pairing the AirPods Pro buds with my Android phone has always been impractical. They work for listening to music and noise cancellation, but that’s all.

When the AirPods Pro 3 were announced, I figured Apple might just be ready to develop flagship buds that played nicely with Google hardware. The company has Beats’ platform-neutral technology at its disposal. Furthermore, the AirPods Pro 3 are designed to share biometric data with third-party workout apps. 

So, are these buds a solid match for Android users?

Let’s just say that while some things changed, others certainly didn’t. Here are my thoughts on the AirPods Pro 3 after testing them for three weeks on an Android device.

I can’t deny their sonic greatness Credit: Alex Bracetti / Mashable

These are easily the best-sounding AirPods to date. They have a more refined soundstage with deeper bass response. 

The drums and synths of contemporary bangers like Kaytranada’s "Drip Sweat" sound prominent. I always felt these elements were tame on the AirPods Pro 2. You can hear how well-balanced the low end is once the bouncy bassline and monstrous drums come on. R&B bops like Shalamar’s "A Night to Remember" showcase the AirPods Pro 3’s frequency range. The track’s crystal-clear mids and sharp highs blend beautifully with punchy bass. 

Despite the AirPods Pro 3’s lack of hi-res audio codecs, they produce satisfying sound quality when streaming music over Bluetooth via an Android device. I could hear the details and subtle nuances on most recordings.

Personalized Spatial Audio hasn’t changed much. It remains a terrific feature for lively listens. The results show when watching live-action movies and performances. Sound effects are more immersive and properly placed in the soundscape when moving your head. 

Apple’s active noise cancellation has improved. It is supposed to be twice as strong as the previous version on the AirPods Pro 2. I don’t believe that. Nonetheless, these buds neutralize ambient noise at a surprisingly high level. Nearly all low- and mid-frequency sounds are muted. Many high-frequency sounds are either silenced or greatly minimized. Occasional disruptors such as crying babies and emergency vehicle sirens are audible, but they won’t break your concentration. The updated Transparency mode is just as effective for increasing ambient awareness without compromising sound quality.

Why can’t Apple just embrace Android optimization? Credit: Alex Bracetti / Mashable

Every new AirPods launch infuriates me more. How is Apple seven models in and can’t make its wireless earbuds easily pairable with Android devices? Seriously. The company has Beats’ proprietary chipset, which integrates native Android features like Google Fast Pair and Find My Device, while also granting access to 80 percent of the features tied to Apple’s H2 processor. The Powerbeats Pro 2, Fit Pro, and all other current Beats releases employ this technology. It is the simplest fix for what has felt like an infinite inconvenience. 

Some Apple fans will argue that the company has made attempts to simplify Android pairing, such as replacing the setup button from the charging case with a touch pad on the front that enables pairing mode when tapped twice. Here’s the problem: the touch pad is finicky. It takes multiple attempts to activate the feature. Once you get it working, you still have to enter the Bluetooth settings to manually pair the buds.

Fast Pair would get the AirPods Pro 3 running on an Android phone in less than 3 seconds. 

Are Android users really losing out on Apple’s true wireless audio experience?

Simply put, yes. That’s because many of the AirPods Pro 3’s best features are kept exclusive to iOS. These include all-new additions like heart rate monitoring and real-time Live Translation, along with standard H2 perks (like auto switch, Conversation Boost, and “Hey Siri” voice activation). Some of these may not seem like deal-breakers. At the same time, you’re not splurging to settle on hallmarks such as adaptive noise cancellation and high-quality sound, which you can get from other similarly priced rivals, even the less expensive AirPods Pro 2.

Are the AirPods Pro 3 worth it?

As an Apple user — iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, MacBook, iMac, whatever — the AirPods Pro 3 are absolutely worth the investment. Android users must look elsewhere for a premium true wireless experience. 

Apple’s restricted feature set makes these buds less appealing to Android device owners. It’s a shame, too, considering how great they sound, both from an audio and noise-canceling perspective.

The better value lies in Beats wireless earbuds, which are ideal options for those who constantly swap between iOS/macOS and Android devices, such as yours truly. Consider looking over the best Beats headphones if you need recommendations. If not Beats, then Sony’s most popular earbuds are the way to go, specifically the class-leading WF-1000xM5, which deliver excellent sound, powerful ANC, and versatile multiplatform support.

Checkboxes in Microsoft Excel are a great way to simplify data entry and track task psrogress, and they can be used alongside formulas and conditional formatting to automate spreadsheet processes. Here's everything you need to know about this versatile Excel tool.

Canonical, the developer of Ubuntu, just launched Canonical Academy, a new platform that lets both individuals and companies officially validate their open-source and Linux skills qualifications. These tests were designed by the same engineers who created Ubuntu.

If you've heard the five words, "Hey guys, Mr. Taylor here," and thought, "No, no, that's everyman comedic actor Kevin James, star of the classic '90s sitcom The King of Queens," then welcome.

You may also have a question: What's going on?

A week ago, Matt Taylor, aka @thisismatttaylor, posted a TikTok video about how much he loves being an art teacher. That's a normal thing an art teacher might post, sure, but Matt Taylor looks very much like James. That might lead you to ask another important question, "Why is Kevin James pretending to be an art teacher named Matt Taylor on TikTok?"

"Could we all just imagine Kevin James has a 'day job' teaching young kids under an alias and they have no idea who he is because they’re too young. Parents show up for conferences looking hella confused because their kids never told them Kevin James was their teacher," one commenter wrote on the first video.

"We are witnessing a good prank," another commenter wrote on a later video.

In total, Taylor has uploaded five videos, which have garnered between 700,000 and 2.4 million views.

Taylor didn't respond to a request for comment from Mashable, and neither did James's representatives, but there are three main theories floating around the internet:

1. Matt Taylor happens to be Kevin James' doppelgänger. They are two different people.

2. Kevin James is pulling a KJ Apa.

3. This is promotion for Kevin James' new movie.

The first option strikes me as wrong because I spent many hours watching The King of Queens after school and I still have 20/20 eyesight.

The second option has some legs to it. KJ Apa has a viral TikTok persona called Mr. Fantasy in which he wears a wig and fake teeth and makes me uncomfortable, and this James role isn't that far off.

The third option feels most realistic to me. It looks like a significant amount of effort is going into these videos — he has an entire classroom in one, he's in an art supply closet in another video, and a third video features a timelapse of him painting. He's following one person — Ed Sheeran — but he has nearly 115,000 followers. And he has a new movie coming out, Playdate.

In the end, I agree with this creator, who wrote: "I don’t care if he’s Kevin James, I like Matt Taylor’s vibe!"

I’ve been a fan of mini PCs for some time, and I love how much performance they can pack into an enclosure small enough to fit into the palm of your hand. They’re quiet, efficient, and work as a home server, a travel PC or even a full-on desktop replacement, if you don’t need a dedicated GPU.