Several Halloween items are discounted ahead of October, including 131-foot Halloween string lights ($20 from $25), flameless floating candles ($24 from $30), a 12-foot inflatable ghost ($60 from $110), and solar-powered outdoor stake lights 10-pack ($20 from $25).
Aug 18, 2026 ·
CNET
A healthy, nonsmoking 30-year-old woman paid an average of $23.10 per month for a $500,000, 20-year term policy in October 2025, versus $408 per month for a comparable $500,000 whole life policy—nearly 18 times more.
Aug 18, 2026 ·
Yahoo Finance
GeForce Now Ultimate on Windows can now stream PC games in Firefox up to 1440p and 120fps.
Aug 18, 2026 ·
Engadget
A 5,000mAh–10,000mAh power bank is the best go-to option to keep your phone charged away from outlets, with the Anker MagGo Power Bank (10,000mAh) taking an iPhone 15 from almost dead to half full in about 45 minutes and up to 70% after a subsequent charge.
Aug 18, 2026 ·Engadget
Whoop says its Advanced Labs blood-testing health screenings are no longer gated behind a separate subscription for any Whoop users, though the Quest Diagnostics tests start around $150 per test.
Aug 18, 2026 ·Engadget
Best Buy has the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro on sale for $139.99, $40 below Amazon’s current price and down from $249.99.
Aug 18, 2026 ·
The Verge
Storing electronics in a non-climate-controlled garage can accelerate battery aging and cause corrosion or condensation from humidity and extreme temperature swings, so you should only store them in a garage if its environment stays within the manufacturer’s recommended storage conditions or you add protection like sealed, desiccant-equipped bins.
Aug 18, 2026 ·Engadget
Sony’s Pulse Elevate wireless gaming speakers launch on November 12 and cost $219.99.
Aug 18, 2026 ·The Verge
Greenworks’ 80-volt 18-inch cordless electric chainsaw is $210 on Amazon, 40% off its $350 usual price, and includes an 80-volt 2.0Ah battery rated for up to 150 cuts per charge.
Aug 18, 2026 ·CNET
Amazon is selling the Anker 900J power strip for $24 (a 20% discount from its typical $30 price).
Aug 18, 2026 ·CNET
Peacock raised subscription prices by 18%, increasing Select from $8/month to $9/month, Premium from $11/month to $13/month, and Premium Plus from $17/month to $20/month.
Aug 18, 2026 ·Ars Technica
In iMessage, holding down the “+” button next to the message field jumps straight to your most recent photos and videos instead of showing the pop-up menu.
Aug 18, 2026 ·
ZDNet
Passkeys replace remembered password text with device-held public/private keys that authenticate only to a specific domain, making them resistant to phishing and removing the “nothing to steal” problem of password databases.
Aug 18, 2026 ·Engadget
ZDNET readers can save 20% on KeySmart SmartCard purchases at Amazon from Aug. 1-31 with code ZDNET20OFF, bringing the single card to $34 (save $11).
Aug 18, 2026 ·ZDNet
Sony’s “Ready, Set, Play!” PlayStation digital sale offers up to 75% off nearly 3,000 titles (with prices starting at $1) and runs through Aug. 26.
Aug 18, 2026 ·CNET
CNET’s Big Guessing Game: Apple Edition is in Round 3, running until 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 1, with the prize being the latest Apple Watch.
Aug 18, 2026 ·CNET
55% of ZDNET readers in Round 2 said they won’t be getting a foldable iPhone in 2026, while 28% said Apple will announce a touchscreen MacBook.
Aug 18, 2026 ·ZDNet
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma reframes a politically “woke” Friday-the-13th–style sleepaway-camp reboot as a surreal, personal fantasy built around Kris’s obsession and a dreamlike slasher set tied to Billy Preston’s character (played by Gillian Anderson).
Aug 18, 2026 ·Ars Technica
Galaxy Watch 9 (40mm) is $380 with a free $50 Amazon gift card, and the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 earbuds are $140 (down from $180), while the Shark StainForce cordless stain remover is $150 (down from $220).
Aug 18, 2026 ·CNET
T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet promo covers your first month via a bill credit (you still pay taxes), and offers up to a $200 virtual prepaid card within 7 weeks after rebate submission, depending on the plan you choose.
Aug 18, 2026 ·ZDNet
