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Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days promotion, aka October Prime Day, might be over, but the deals continue from Walmart and other competitors. This whole week, Walmart is running its own Prime Day-esque promotion, simply called Deals, and there's some good news for those of you who balk at the idea of paying for a membership to take advantage of a sale—it's free to everyone.

The best Walmart Deals right now

2025 Apple 11-inch iPad A16 Wi-Fi 128GB

Onn 55” Class 4K UHD (2160P) LED Roku Smart TV

Samsung Galaxy Watch7 40mm Bluetooth and WiFi

SAMSUNG 75” Class LS03D The Frame QLED HDR

$1,697.45 at Walmart

$2,999.99 Save $1,302.54

SAMSUNG 75” Class LS03D The Frame QLED HDR

$1,697.45 at Walmart

$2,999.99 Save $1,302.54

Apple Watch Series 10 GPS 42mm

LG 65" C5 Series 4K UHD OLED evo AI Smart webOS 25 TV

$1,496.62 at Walmart

$2,499.04 Save $1,002.42

LG 65" C5 Series 4K UHD OLED evo AI Smart webOS 25 TV

$1,496.62 at Walmart

$2,499.04 Save $1,002.42

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Gaming Laptop

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<p class='syndicationauthor'>Posted by Daniel Oropeza</p><p class="ljsyndicationlink"><a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/walmart-announces-competition-sale-to-rival-prime-day?utm_medium=RSS">https://lifehacker.com/money/walmart-announces-competition-sale-to-rival-prime-day?utm_medium=RSS</a></p><p>We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication.</p><p><em>Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/you-can-now-tell-google-which-websites-you-prefer-search-results" target="_blank">Take these steps</a></em><em> for better search results, <a href="https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=lifehacker.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="open in a new window">including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source</a></em><em>.</em></p><hr><p>Amazon's <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/everything-you-need-to-know-about-october-prime-big-deals-day-2025?test_uuid=015ZvAUxXams0rnBpajhMg2&test_variant=B" target="_blank"><u>Prime Big Deal Days</u></a> promotion, aka October Prime Day, might be over, but the deals continue from Walmart and other competitors. This whole week, Walmart <a href="https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2025/09/23/walmart-deals-delivered-kick-off-the-season-with-early-savings-october-7-12-no-membership-required" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>is running its own Prime Day-esque promotion</u></a>, simply called Deals, and there's some good news for those of you who balk at the idea of paying for a membership to take advantage of a sale—it's free to everyone.</p><h2 id="the-best-walmart-deals-right-now">The best Walmart Deals right now</h2><div class="shadow-b-2 mb-12 mt-10 rounded-md border-2 border-[#F0F0F0] px-6 py-2 shadow-lg md:px-12" role="region" aria-label="Products List" x-data="{ showMore: false }"> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F98PbWw&template=Deals&module=product-list&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=1&element_label=2025+Apple+11-inch+iPad+A16+Wi-Fi+128GB&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F98PbWw&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="flex flex-col py-8 gap-5 border-dotted border-[#CFCFCE] cursor-default no-underline md:flex-row md:gap-y-2 md:py-7 border-b-2" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="product-list" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="2025 Apple 11-inch iPad A16 Wi-Fi 128GB" data-ga-position="1" aria-label="2025 Apple 11-inch iPad A16 Wi-Fi 128GB Product Card" x-cloak="x-cloak" x-show="showMore || 0 < 3"> <div class="flex w-full gap-x-5"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col flex-nowrap justify-center gap-2 text-black no-underline md:order-2 md:gap-y-6"> <div class="flex flex-col justify-between gap-y-2 md:w-full md:gap-y-1"> <div class="block w-fit cursor-pointer font-akshar text-lg font-medium leading-5 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-xl md:leading-6"> 2025 Apple 11-inch iPad A16 Wi-Fi 128GB </div> </div> <div class="hidden md:flex md:justify-between md:gap-x-4"> <div class="w-full mb-0 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $279.00 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$349.00</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $70.00</span> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm hidden self-end h-12 max-w-[10rem] duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:flex md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> <div class="flex aspect-video h-[90px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center md:order-1"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K5VSEPJATEPSBQ4C2FPRNVFY/images-1.fill.size_autoxauto.v1760129342.png" alt="2025 Apple 11-inch iPad A16 Wi-Fi 128GB" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm w-full h-12 duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:hidden md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> <div class="flex flex-col items-center w-full md:hidden font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $279.00 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$349.00</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $70.00</span> </div> </div> </a> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2FaeKpA6&template=Deals&module=product-list&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=2&element_label=Onn+55%E2%80%9D+Class+4K+UHD+%282160P%29+LED+Roku+Smart+TV&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2FaeKpA6&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="flex flex-col py-8 gap-5 border-dotted border-[#CFCFCE] cursor-default no-underline md:flex-row md:gap-y-2 md:py-7 border-b-2" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" 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justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm w-full h-12 duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:hidden md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> <div class="flex flex-col items-center w-full md:hidden font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $188.00 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$248.00</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $60.00</span> </div> </div> </a> <a 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justify-center gap-2 text-black no-underline md:order-2 md:gap-y-6"> <div class="flex flex-col justify-between gap-y-2 md:w-full md:gap-y-1"> <div class="block w-fit cursor-pointer font-akshar text-lg font-medium leading-5 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-xl md:leading-6"> Samsung Galaxy Watch7 40mm Bluetooth and WiFi </div> </div> <div class="hidden md:flex md:justify-between md:gap-x-4"> <div class="w-full mb-0 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $149.00 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$249.00</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $100.00</span> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base 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class="font-bold"> $1,697.45 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$2,999.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $1,302.54</span> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm hidden self-end h-12 max-w-[10rem] duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:flex md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> <div class="flex aspect-video h-[90px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center md:order-1"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K5VSEPJATEPSBQ4C2FPRNVFY/images-4.fill.size_autoxauto.v1760129342.png" alt="SAMSUNG 75” Class LS03D The Frame QLED HDR" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm w-full h-12 duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:hidden md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> <div class="flex flex-col items-center w-full md:hidden font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $1,697.45 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$2,999.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $1,302.54</span> </div> </div> </a> <a 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md:order-2 md:gap-y-6"> <div class="flex flex-col justify-between gap-y-2 md:w-full md:gap-y-1"> <div class="block w-fit cursor-pointer font-akshar text-lg font-medium leading-5 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-xl md:leading-6"> Apple Watch Series 10 GPS 42mm </div> </div> <div class="hidden md:flex md:justify-between md:gap-x-4"> <div class="w-full mb-0 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $329.00 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$399.00</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $70.00</span> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 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class="font-bold"> $329.00 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$399.00</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $70.00</span> </div> </div> </a> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F9wjG5R&template=Deals&module=product-list&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=6&element_label=LG+65%22+C5+Series+4K+UHD+OLED+evo+AI+Smart+webOS+25+TV&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F9wjG5R&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="flex flex-col py-8 gap-5 border-dotted border-[#CFCFCE] cursor-default no-underline md:flex-row md:gap-y-2 md:py-7 border-b-2" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="product-list" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label='LG 65" C5 Series 4K UHD OLED evo AI Smart webOS 25 TV' data-ga-position="6" aria-label='LG 65" C5 Series 4K UHD OLED evo AI Smart webOS 25 TV Product Card' x-cloak="x-cloak" x-show="showMore || 5 < 3"> <div class="flex w-full gap-x-5"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col flex-nowrap justify-center gap-2 text-black no-underline md:order-2 md:gap-y-6"> <div class="flex flex-col justify-between gap-y-2 md:w-full md:gap-y-1"> <div class="block w-fit cursor-pointer font-akshar text-lg font-medium leading-5 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-xl md:leading-6"> LG 65" C5 Series 4K UHD OLED evo AI Smart webOS 25 TV </div> </div> <div class="hidden md:flex md:justify-between md:gap-x-4"> <div class="w-full mb-0 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $1,496.62 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$2,499.04</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $1,002.42</span> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm hidden self-end h-12 max-w-[10rem] duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:flex md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> <div class="flex aspect-video h-[90px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center md:order-1"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K5VSEPJATEPSBQ4C2FPRNVFY/images-6.fill.size_autoxauto.v1760129342.png" alt='LG 65" C5 Series 4K UHD OLED evo AI Smart webOS 25 TV' width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center 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href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F9wjG5x&template=Deals&module=product-list&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=7&element_label=ASUS+TUF+Gaming+A16+Gaming+Laptop&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F9wjG5x&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="flex flex-col py-8 gap-5 border-dotted border-[#CFCFCE] cursor-default no-underline md:flex-row md:gap-y-2 md:py-7" data-ga-click="data-ga-click" data-ga-module="product-list" data-ga-element="offer" data-ga-item="offer-btn" data-ga-label="ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Gaming Laptop" data-ga-position="7" aria-label="ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Gaming Laptop Product Card" x-cloak="x-cloak" x-show="showMore || 6 < 3"> <div class="flex w-full gap-x-5"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col flex-nowrap justify-center gap-2 text-black no-underline md:order-2 md:gap-y-6"> <div class="flex flex-col justify-between gap-y-2 md:w-full md:gap-y-1"> <div class="block w-fit cursor-pointer font-akshar text-lg font-medium leading-5 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-xl md:leading-6"> ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Gaming Laptop </div> </div> <div class="hidden md:flex md:justify-between md:gap-x-4"> <div class="w-full mb-0 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $599.00 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$999.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $400.99</span> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm hidden self-end h-12 max-w-[10rem] duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:flex md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> <div class="flex aspect-video h-[90px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center md:order-1"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K5VSEPJATEPSBQ4C2FPRNVFY/images-7.fill.size_autoxauto.v1760129342.png" alt="ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Gaming Laptop" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm w-full h-12 duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:hidden md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> <div class="flex flex-col items-center w-full md:hidden font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $599.00 <span class="font-medium">at Walmart</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$999.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $400.99</span> </div> </div> </a> <button class="mb-4 mt-6 pr-4 font-akshar text-sm font-medium text-gray-900 hover:cursor-pointer hover:text-brand-green md:pr-8" x-cloak x-show="!showMore && 7 > 3" x-on:click="showMore = !showMore" x-on:keydown.enter.prevent.stop="showMore = !showMore"> SEE 4 MORE <svg class="-mt-[2px] inline-block size-3 fill-current text-brand-green"> <use href="https://lifehacker.com/images/icons/spritemap.svg#sprite-chevron-down"></use> </svg> </button> </div> <p>Walmart's sale includes many different categories, including deals on electronics, home, toys, travel, and more—similar to the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/walmarts-october-prime-day-competition-sale-is-free-for-everyone?test_uuid=015ZvAUxXams0rnBpajhMg2&test_variant=B" target="_blank"><u>deals we found last year</u></a>. You can shop on the <a href="https://zdcs.link/ao6N86?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Walmart.com&short_url=ao6N86&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Walmart.com</u></a> landing page, the Walmart app, and in stores. Here are some great deals available right now:</p><h3>The best tech deals right now</h3><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/98PbWw?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=2025%20Apple%2011-inch%20iPad%20A16%20Wifi%20128GB&short_url=98PbWw&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">2025 Apple 11-inch iPad A16 Wifi 128GB</a> - The 11-inch A16 iPad is a great entry-level iPad and the best one for most people. It's still down to its lowest price.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/aeKpA6?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Onn%2055%E2%80%9D%20Class%204K%20UHD%20%282160P%29%20LED%20Roku%20Smart%20TV&short_url=aeKpA6&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Onn 55” Class 4K UHD (2160P) LED Roku Smart TV</a> - If you're going for size on a budget, go for a LED Roku TV. The 55-inch series Onn Roku TV won't blow your mind, but the <strong>$188</strong> (originally $248) price might. </p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/9yGw42?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Samsung%20Galaxy%20Watch7%2040mm%20Bluetooth%20and%20Wifi&short_url=9yGw42&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Samsung Galaxy Watch7 40mm Bluetooth and Wifi</a> - The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 came out in 2024 to an <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-watch-7" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>"excellent" review</u></a> from PCMag for its accurate heart rate measurement, detailed sleep monitoring data tracking, AI health insights, and overall smooth user experience. Get one for <strong>$149</strong> (originally $249).</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/aRM8W4?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Samsung%2075%E2%80%9D%20Class%20LS03D%20The%20Frame&short_url=aRM8W4&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Samsung 75” Class LS03D The Frame</a> - The original TV that has been fooling people into thinking they are pieces of art, Samsung's The Frame, is <strong>$1,697.99 </strong>(originally $2,999.99) for the huge 77-inch series.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QGrV7V?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Apple%20Watch%20Series%2010%20GPS%2042mm&short_url=QGrV7V&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Apple Watch Series 10 GPS 42mm</a> - The Series 10 Apple Watch is discounted starting at <strong>$329</strong> for the GPS-only version, down from $399.99. This is last year’s mid-range Apple Watch, which our editor Michelle Ehrhardt crowned the <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-watch-series-10-review" target="_blank"><u>best Apple Watch for most people</u></a>.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/9wjG5R?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=LG%2065%22%20C5%20Series%204K%20UHD%20OLED%20TV&short_url=9wjG5R&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">LG 65" C5 Series 4K UHD OLED TV</a> - For those who like the finer things in life (who doesn't) and can afford it, the LG C5 OLED TV is down to <strong>$1,496.99 </strong>(originally $2,499.99). This OLED model came out this year and it's impressive to already see it <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/lgs-55-inch-c5-oled-evo-tv-deal" target="_blank"><u>with such a steep discount</u></a>. It has excellent image quality like you'd expect from any OLED, has great gaming specs, and the contrast looks great even in bright rooms, according to <a href="https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/lg-c5-oled-tv-review-great-picture-now-wait-for-the-price-drop/" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>CNET's review</u></a>.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QKqmYG?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=ASUS%2016%E2%80%9D%20R7%204050%2016%2F512%20Gaming%20Laptop&short_url=QKqmYG&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">ASUS 16” R7 4050 16/512 Gaming Laptop</a> – If you're looking for a gaming laptop, Walmart's best deal right now is for the 16-inch ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Gaming Laptop, currently going for<strong> $599 </strong>(originally $999.99). It comes with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 144Hz, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage.</p></li></ul><h3>Best home deals</h3><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QGryYJ?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Better%20Homes%20%26%20Gardens%20Farm%20Apple%20Pumpkin%20Scented%201-Wick%2016.1oz%20Ribbed%20Jar%20Candle&short_url=QGryYJ&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Better Homes & Gardens Farm Apple Pumpkin Scented 1-Wick 16.1oz Ribbed Jar Candle</a> – $7 off</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/z7Mn6P?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Dyson%20Ball%20Animal%20Origin%20Upright%20Vacuum&short_url=z7Mn6P&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Dyson Ball Animal Origin Upright Vacuum</a> – $80 off</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/921vXY?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Lasko%20Oscillating%201500W%20Electric%20Motion%20Heat%20Whole%20Room%20Ceramic%20Heater%20with%20Remote%20Control&short_url=921vXY&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Lasko Oscillating 1500W Electric Motion Heat Whole Room Ceramic Heater with Remote Control</a> – $30 off</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QOgwM8?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=HART%20215-piece%20Mechanics%20Tool%20Set%2C%20Chrome%20finish&short_url=QOgwM8&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">HART 215-piece Mechanics Tool Set, Chrome finish</a> – $58 off</p></li></ul><h3>Best seasonal decor deals</h3><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/a5XL1x?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=5Ft%20Halloween%20Inflatable%20Pumpkin%20Ghost%20with%20360%C2%B0%20Rotating%20Colorful%20LED%20Lights&short_url=a5XL1x&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">5Ft Halloween Inflatable Pumpkin Ghost with 360° Rotating Colorful LED Lights</a> – $104 off</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QKqmZy?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Govee%20Christmas%20LED%20Net%20Lights&short_url=QKqmZy&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Govee Christmas LED Net Lights</a> – $30 off</p></li></ul><h3>Best toy deals</h3><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/911gqA?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Hot%20Wheels%20Mario%20Kart%20Bowser%E2%80%99s%20Castle%20Track%20Set&short_url=911gqA&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Hot Wheels Mario Kart Bowser’s Castle Track Set </a>– $38.40 off</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/aeK1LW?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=LEGO%20Harry%20Potter%20Buckbeak&short_url=aeK1LW&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">LEGO Harry Potter Buckbeak </a> – $25 off</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QLMyY0?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Pokemon%20Scarlet%20%26%20Violet%20-%20Prismatic%20Evolutions%20Elite%20Trainer%20Box&short_url=QLMyY0&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Pokemon Scarlet & Violet - Prismatic Evolutions Elite Trainer Box</a> – $60 Savings<strong> </strong></p></li></ul><h3>Best fashion deals</h3><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/9yG5nO?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Free%20Assembly%20Women%27s%20and%20Women%27s%20Plus%20Cozy%20Yarn%20Welt%20Pocket%20Cable%20Cardigan%20Sweater&short_url=9yG5nO&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Free Assembly Women's and Women's Plus Cozy Yarn Welt Pocket Cable Cardigan Sweater</a> – $11 off</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/zn5Lel?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Chaps%20Men%27s%20Stretch%20Regular-Fit%20Denim%20Jeans%2C%20Sizes%2030-42&short_url=zn5Lel&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Chaps Men's Stretch Regular-Fit Denim Jeans, Sizes 30-42 </a>- $10 off</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/Qp4PLZ?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Madden%20Girl%20Women%27s%20Bells%20Slide-on%20Strappy%20Heeled%20Mule&short_url=Qp4PLZ&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Madden Girl Women's Bells Slide-on Strappy Heeled Mule</a> - $25 off</p></li></ul><h3> Best beauty deals</h3><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/921v7y?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Calvin%20Klein%20Eternity%2C%20Eau%20de%20Parfum%2C%203.4%20oz&short_url=921v7y&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Calvin Klein Eternity, Eau de Parfum, 3.4 oz</a> – $55 off</p></li><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QOgwyM?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Oral-B%20iO%20Series%202%20Rechargeable%20Electric%20Powered%20Toothbrush%2C%20Peach&short_url=QOgwyM&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Oral-B iO Series 2 Rechargeable Electric Powered Toothbrush, Peach</a> – $15 off</p></li></ul><h3>Best food deals</h3><ul><li><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/QGryvx?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Starbucks%20Pumpkin%20Spice%20Frappuccino%2013.7oz%2012ct&short_url=QGryvx&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino 13.7oz 12ct</a> – $30 off</p></li></ul><h2 id="walmart-deals-faqs">Walmart Deals FAQs</h2><h3>What is Walmart Deals?</h3><p><a href="https://zdcs.link/zJrJYl?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Walmart%20Deals&short_url=zJrJYl&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Walmart Deals</a> is meant to be the answer to Amazon's Prime Day sales. It is both an in-store and online sale with deals on most things that Walmart sells (food being arguably the biggest omission). The sale happens every year around spring, summer, fall, and winter, revolving around Prime Day sales.</p><h3>When does Walmart Deals end?</h3><p>Walmart Deals kicks off Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. ET for Walmart+ members (a five-hour head start) and Oct. 7 for everyone else. It runs until Oct. 12, both online and in stores at local opening times.</p><h3>Do you need to be a Walmart+ member to shop during Walmart Deals?</h3><p>No. But, if you are a Walmart+ member, you'll get early access to the sales beginning Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. ET, the evening before the event opens to the public. You can sign up for a free 30-day <a href="https://zdcs.link/9yDW1r?pageview_type=RSS&amp%3Btemplate=Deals&amp%3Bmodule=content_body&amp%3Belement=offer&amp%3Bitem=text-link&amp%3Belement_label=Walmart%2B%20subscription&amp%3Bshort_url=9yDW1r&amp%3Bu=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Fmoney%2Fwalmart-deals-sale-prime-day-2025&amp%3Bevent_label=Walmart%2B%20subscription&amp%3Bsplit_test_identifier=015ZvAUxXams0rnBpajhMg2&amp%3Bsplit_test_variant=B&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Walmart%2B%20subscription&short_url=9yDW1r&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Walmart+ subscription</u></a> or get the annual plan for <strong>$98</strong> ($8.17/month).</p><h3>All of the other competing sales for October Prime Day</h3><p>You can always expect major retailers to have their own competitive sales, the big ones being <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/best-buy-black-friday-in-july-sale-2025" target="_blank"><u>Best Buy</u></a>, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/target-circle-week-october-2025?test_uuid=015ZvAUxXams0rnBpajhMg2&test_variant=A" target="_blank"><u>Target</u></a>, and, of course, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/everything-you-need-to-know-about-october-prime-big-deals-day-2025?test_uuid=015ZvAUxXams0rnBpajhMg2&test_variant=A" target="_blank"><u>Amazon</u></a>. Like in previous years, the dates for these sales will start earlier, overlap, and run longer than October Prime Day. There are usually a couple of deals that are better than Amazon's Prime Day from each of the retailers. </p><p class="ljsyndicationlink"><a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/walmart-announces-competition-sale-to-rival-prime-day?utm_medium=RSS">https://lifehacker.com/money/walmart-announces-competition-sale-to-rival-prime-day?utm_medium=RSS</a></p>

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On Friday, Oct. 3, Discord announced that a third-party service provider it uses for customer service efforts suffered a breach. It warned a "limited number of users" who had communications with certain Discord teams were affected, though the "unauthorized party" did not gain access to any Discord networks directly.

In that initial announcement, Discord said a number of user data types might have been stolen. That included their names, usernames, email addresses, billing information, last four digits of credit cards, purchase histories, IP addresses, messages with Discord service agents, and "limited corporate data," such as training materials and internal presentations.

While all of this information is sensitive, it unfortunately isn't surprising to see as part of a breach like this. However, Discord also revealed that the hackers may have also gained access to a "small number" of government ID images, including driver's licenses and passports. As it turns out, that "small number" turned out to be 70,000. Discord confirmed as much to The Verge on Wednesday. If you were among these affected users, Discord will have reached out to you via email.

Age verification is a privacy nightmare

Why did a Discord affiliate even have these users' government IDs to begin with? Age verification. Like many other companies, Discord now restricts certain content to minors. If you are incorrectly identified as underage, you're allowed to appeal and prove that you are at least 18 years old. To do so, you need to take a photo of yourself holding either a photo ID with your date of birth, or a piece of paper with your full Discord username. Discord outsources this work to a third-party, which hackers targeted in this data breach.

As 404 Media reports, hackers suggest they've taken even more data than Discord has acknowledged. That includes data on whether users were verified or not; users' home towns, states or counties, and countries; info on whether they had multi-factor authentication turned on for their account; and the last time they were online on Discord.

This event demonstrates the risks of companies requiring users to verify their ages by uploading government IDs. Users in Texas must verify their ages before they can download apps on their phones, while a number of states require the same before accessing adult websites. No matter where you live, YouTube will use AI to guess your age, and, if it gets it wrong, you'll need to prove your age yourself.

The goal is to protect children and underage users from accessing content they shouldn't be seeing, but by doing it this way, companies are putting users at risk: They're asking you to trust them with your government IDs, credit cards, even selfies; or, if not them, a third-party affiliate. As we can see with this case, a lapse in security means tens of thousands of Discord users who were just trying to prove their age now have exposed government IDs. What happens when an entire state's population faces the same? Or a whole country's?

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The easy availability of powerful generative AI programs like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other image- and music-generation tools has given everyone the ability to instantly "create" any image, video, or song they can imagine. As the resulting flood of computer-made content washes up on shore, internet users and observers are calling it "slopcore."

Also known as "AI slop," slopcore's aesthetic comes from people using AI as a collaborator instead of a tool, leaving the machines to make artistic choices. It's marked by the strangely off, the almost-real, and the uncanny vibe of machines imitating humanity. Slopcore often depicts deeply emotional subjects, but the lack of depth and insight make it uniquely disquieting.

At first glance, slopcore photos and videos appear realistic, but a closer look reveals misplaced anatomy, impossible geometry, and a weird "sheen" that comes from surfaces being too smooth and lighting being too perfect. Slopcore music has the same vibe, in audible form. Instruments sound bland and mid and vocals sound eerie due to attempts to sound "emotional" but being disconnected from actual emotions.

Here are some examples of slopcore videos:

And here is "No More Slop," an example of slopcore music I generated in 45 seconds with Suno, and here are some slopcore images of protest singers generated by ChatGPT and Meta AI:

Credit: ChatGPT, MetaAI

Note the details that don't quite fit together—the guitar strap not attached to the guitar, the sign intersecting with the singer's head, the generic "AI font" used on the sign, the extra foot on the guitarist to the left—these are all signs of slopcore.

While generative AI programmers are working hard to create models that don't add fingers and limbs, some appreciate Slopcore because of its flaws and the uniquely disquieting, uncanny valley feeling they evoke. If you look past the mawkishness and hallucinations, AI slop shows a vision of a likely future where nearly everything is made by machines, and hardly anyone can tell the difference.

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When you’re working out and aiming for a particular goal, it’s smart to pull the big levers first. Getting enough food, enough sleep, and enough training time will have the biggest impact on your results. But once you’ve got the basics down, it’s time to learn how to properly time your nutrition throughout the day.

Timing doesn't matter for everybody, though. If your routine includes consistent meals and consistent exercise, and you basically feel fine, you may not need to mess with timing at all. You aren't "wasting" your workouts if you fail to eat afterward (even though everybody on TikTok may be telling you otherwise). You also don't need to nail down your timing to the precise minute. But there are some rules of thumb that can help you to have more energy during workouts or to fuel yourself better throughout the day.

What you need to figure out before you start messing with timing

The most important thing in nutrition is to make sure you are eating the right amount of food, before you worry about what's in those meals or when you're eating them. We measure the amount of food in terms of calories. Eat less than you burn to lose weight, more than you burn to gain weight (useful if you are trying to gain muscle), or if you don’t want to do either, simply hold your calories at whatever level keeps your weight stable. To figure out how your weight relates to your calorie intake, apps like Macrofactor (or free alternatives) do the math for you easily.

If changing your body size isn’t a priority, you don’t need to track this exactly; just make sure you’re not accidentally undereating when you don’t mean to. And if you want to be fitter but you keep running into roadblocks—fatigue, injury—consider increasing your calories. Sometimes your body just needs a little more fuel.

Next up is making sure you're eating enough protein. If you’re gaining muscle, it’s an important building block. If you’re losing weight, eating protein (and strength training!) helps your body to retain as much muscle as possible so that most of the weight lost is fat. And if you’re doing any amount of strength training or endurance training (like running), protein helps you to maintain the muscle that helps you do all of that.

Once you’re consistently getting enough calories and protein, you have a lot more leeway to adjust your diet to your liking. We should all get some amount of fat—0.5 grams per pound of bodyweight or more. And carbs may not be essential for life (as low-carb dieters like to point out) but people who eat a lot of carbs have a much better time in the gym than those who don’t. Carbs provide energy for activity, and they prevent your body from turning to muscle tissue for extra energy.

Finally, the rest of the nutrient content of your food matters, too. Fiber is important. Vitamins are important. Fruits and vegetables should be a big part of everyone’s diet. These things support health even if they aren’t the macros (macronutrients) you might be tracking.

I mention all this because what you eat is more important than when you eat it. If you aren’t getting enough protein or enough vegetables, fixing that situation is more important than getting everything timed properly. But if you’ve got the basics down, let’s talk timing.

Carbs before workouts help with energy

When we’re resting, our body fat provides most of the fuel our body needs. The body is constantly using fat for energy, which is why “fat burning” workouts or supplements are just silly. Fat is like a bank account: the amount is determined by how the deposits balance out the withdrawals, not by looking at withdrawals alone.

When we exercise, it’s hard for the slow and steady pace of our fat burning to keep up with what we’re asking our body to do. If we have carbs available, in the form of blood sugar or muscle glycogen, we use those as a source of fuel. If we don’t have enough carbs available, we can feel tired or sluggish. We might still be able to get the workout done, but workouts will often feel better if we’ve managed to get some carbs before or even during the workout.

So if you’re feeling sluggish during your workouts, consider having some carbs beforehand. Also consider this timing if your workouts start out well but you get unusually fatigued by the end, or if you’re in the habit of training before breakfast and want to test out whether nutrition timing could give you an extra boost you didn’t even know you were missing.

“Carbs” refers to anything with sugar, or anything that breaks down quickly into sugar, which mainly means starches. If you can eat a meal shortly before your workout, try classics like:

A banana
Toast or bread with jam, or just a thin spread of something else like peanut butter
Oatmeal
Skim milk, maybe with some cereal or granola
Nonfat yogurt, maybe with some berries
A smoothie made of carb-y foods like fruit

Proteins and fats can slow down digestion, so you don’t want too much of them in a meal you have right before your workout. That’s why you’d want to go with the lower fat dairy options, or keep the peanut butter on your toast to a thin layer. But if you’re eating breakfast a few hours before your workout, feel free to go for the slower digesting versions with full-fat dairy, or even throw some protein powder into your smoothie.

Sugar during long workouts helps you to keep going

When workouts go longer than an hour or two, you may need more than just a pre-workout snack. This is why marathon runners will suck down packets of gel while they run, and why powerlifters pass around bags of candy between sets.

If you’re having carbs during a workout, you’ll want something that digests quickly. This means you want something that is more or less pure sugar. Yes, you should arguably avoid sugar in general in a healthy diet, but in the middle of a workout, sugar serves a very specific purpose. It becomes available to your body very quickly, the better to fuel you in the moment. If you’re in the middle of an endurance event, like a long run or bike ride, you may want to consume 30 to 60 grams of carbs per hour. Examples would be:

Energy gels like GU
Drinks like Tailwind or Gatorade
Candy, like gummy bears (a favorite of runners) or Sour Patch Kids (a favorite of powerlifters and weightlifters)

Many of us don’t work out long enough or hard enough to have to worry about this. But if you’re training for a marathon or a half and you find yourself dragging toward the end of your long runs, or if your lifting sessions can extend well past an hour and you find yourself resting longer and longer between sets toward the end, try a gel or a snack mid-workout and see if you feel a difference.

Carbs after workouts set you up for your second workout of the day

If you're planning on doing two workouts in the same day, or if you have a late evening workout followed by another first thing in the morning, eating after that first workout will prepare you for the second. If you finish a workout and aren’t likely to have another workout until tomorrow or the day after, you don’t really need to worry about this; just eat normally.

To understand why, let’s take another look at muscle glycogen, one of those carb sources we use during exercise. After a workout, our glycogen levels are lower. Over the course of the next 24 hours or so, we’ll eat carbs as part of our meals, and those glycogen stores will get filled back up. Eating a diet high in carbs helps to fill those glycogen stores throughout the day and keep them full. (You may not get as much replenishment if you follow a low-carb diet like keto.)

But if you do two hard workouts a day, or if you just did a workout in the evening but you also want to be at your best for a run the next morning, you may want to replenish your glycogen more quickly. After a hard workout, your muscles are ready to store carbs as glycogen if they can get them, so consider a high-carb meal after your workout.

Protein works best in small amounts throughout the day

The most important factor in eating protein is the amount, as we discussed above. To meet the recommended daily allowance (the bare minimum that everybody should get, athlete or not) you want 0.36 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight. That would be 54 grams for a 150-pound person. I have a guide here to apps that help you track protein even if you aren't tracking your overall calories.

But if you’re trying to build muscle, or if you’re trying to maintain muscle as you train for an endurance sport or as you lose weight, you want more—anywhere between 0.63 to 0.82 grams per pound of bodyweight depending on how intense your needs are. That would be 95 to 123 grams for that same 150-pound person. Going over that amount is usually OK for your health (talk to your doctor if you have kidney issues) but not necessary.

So what about timing? Well, it turns out that your body makes the best use of protein if you can get it in multiple doses throughout the day. There’s a myth that your body can only use a small amount of protein in one sitting, leading some people to believe that the extra protein is “wasted.” That’s not exactly true, but you probably will give your body stronger signals to build muscle if you can spread your protein out over four or five meals rather than eating low-protein foods all day and then having a giant steak for dinner.

There's also a myth that if you're lifting weights, you need to have protein immediately after your workout. I should say it's mostly a myth, since having protein within a few hours of a workout is a good idea. Research shows that normal eating patterns are good enough to get those protein timing benefits; for example, if you hit the gym between breakfast and lunch, you're pretty much covered.

A good way to follow this rule of thumb is to track your total protein, and to make sure you have several times during the day that you’re eating at least 20 grams of protein or more. That could be breakfast, lunch, a protein bar as a snack, dinner, and then a simple shake with protein powder in the evening.

Protein, fats, and fiber when you want to feel full or slow digestion

We’ve talked about quick-digesting carbs (sugar, plain starches), but the flip side is that other nutrients digest more slowly. You don’t want that when you’re in the middle of a workout, but it can be useful at other times.

For example, oatmeal tends to make you feel full longer than something like white bread because it’s got a lot of soluble fiber. Proteins make you feel full because your stomach holds onto protein-containing foods longer than other foods. (The stomach is just one of many parts of your digestive system, but it’s the one where proteins take some time to be broken down before being sent to the next stage.) Fats tend to also make people feel full, although this can vary from person to person.

So if you’re eating a breakfast before a long morning of work and you know it will be a while before you get to lunch, oats (fiber) with almond butter (fat) and a side of scrambled egg whites (protein) will keep you full a lot longer than some toast with jam. Save the toast for later, when you want to have a pre-workout snack.

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font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $89.99 <span class="font-medium">at Target</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$129.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $40.00</span> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm hidden self-end h-12 max-w-[10rem] duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:flex md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> <div class="flex aspect-video h-[90px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center md:order-1"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K5S6PA4T2F9XBK1VVPZFDWPW/images-2.fill.size_autoxauto.v1760119561.png" 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justify-center gap-2 text-black no-underline md:order-2 md:gap-y-6"> <div class="flex flex-col justify-between gap-y-2 md:w-full md:gap-y-1"> <div class="block w-fit cursor-pointer font-akshar text-lg font-medium leading-5 text-brand-green duration-200 ease-in-out hover:text-brand-green-700 md:text-xl md:leading-6"> Beats Studio Pro Bluetooth Wireless Headphones </div> </div> <div class="hidden md:flex md:justify-between md:gap-x-4"> <div class="w-full mb-0 md:flex md:flex-col md:justify-center font-sans leading-4 text-black"> <div class="flex flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $169.99 <span class="font-medium">at Target</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$349.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $180.00</span> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base 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flex-wrap items-center justify-center gap-1 md:justify-start"> <span class="font-bold"> $169.99 <span class="font-medium">at Target</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$349.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $180.00</span> </div> </div> </a> <a href="https://cc.lifehacker.com/v1/otc/06ZVRiLmglGs4QA6plTXzTC?url=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F9l2wYE&template=News&module=product-list&element=offer&item=offer-btn&position=4&element_label=Apple+Watch+Ultra+2+GPS+%2B+Cellular+Titanium+Case+%282024%29&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss&short_code=https%3A%2F%2Fzdcs.link%2F9l2wYE&pageview_type=RSS" data-commerce="1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow sponsored" data-parent-group="affiliate-link" title="(opens in a new window)" class="flex flex-col py-8 gap-5 border-dotted border-[#CFCFCE] cursor-default no-underline md:flex-row md:gap-y-2 md:py-7 border-b-2" 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class="font-medium">at Target</span> </span> </div> <div class="flex items-center justify-center gap-x-1 font-bold md:justify-start"> <span class="text-sm line-through">$999.99</span> <span class="text-sm text-brand-green">Save $450.00</span> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full bg-brand-green text-white text-base font-sans font-medium rounded-md hover:bg-brand-green-700 hover:cursor-pointer md:text-sm hidden self-end h-12 max-w-[10rem] duration-200 ease-in-out hover:bg-brand-green-700 md:flex md:h-10"> Get Deal </button> </div> </div> <div class="flex aspect-video h-[90px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center self-center md:order-1"> <img class="m-0 max-h-full max-w-full rounded-md" src="https://lifehacker.com/imagery/articles/01K5S6PA4T2F9XBK1VVPZFDWPW/images-7.fill.size_autoxauto.v1760119561.png" alt="Roborock Qrevo Pro Robot Vacuum and Mop" width="auto" height="auto" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> <button class="flex justify-center items-center w-full 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They also came out with a <a href="https://lifehacker.com/best-apple-airpods-pro-settings" target="_blank"><u>few features</u></a> that older models didn't have, like adaptive transparency. You can expect solid battery life, with Apple claiming up to 30 hours of listening time on a single charge.</p><p>The cheapest <a href="https://zdcs.link/a01XLm?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=AirPods%20%28without%20active%20noise%20cancelation%29&short_url=a01XLm&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>AirPods (without active noise cancelation)</u></a> are just <strong>$89.99 </strong>(originally $129), a record low price. These are the fourth generation with the H2 chip and a 30-hour battery. </p><p>The <a href="https://zdcs.link/aN8D0d?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Beats%20Studio%20Pro&short_url=aN8D0d&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Beats Studio Pro</a> came out in 2023 with a <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/beats-studio-pro" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>"good" review from PCMag</u></a>, praising its sculpted sound (but warning sound-sticklers against it), comfort, premium accessories, and spatial audio with head tracking. You can get it for <strong>$169.99</strong> (originally $349.99).</p><h2 id="apple-watch">Apple Watch</h2><p>The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the most premium Apple watch, with the biggest case size (screen), brightest screen (3,000 nits), deepest water resistance of 100 meters, and longest battery life of up to 36 hours. The Ultra 2 is packed with fitness-focused features, but even if you aren’t a health nut, it still <a href="https://lifehacker.com/apple-watch-ultra-2-review-1850892815" target="_blank"><u>has a lot of great features for casual users</u></a> as well. People who want a reliable sleep tracker can <a href="https://lifehacker.com/tech/sleep-tracking-with-apple-watch" target="_blank"><u>learn a lot about their sleep habits with the Ultra 2</u></a> as long as they keep it well-charged. Get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9l2wYE?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Apple%20Watch%20Ultra%202%20GPS%20%2B%20Cellular%20Titanium%20Case&short_url=9l2wYE&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Apple Watch Ultra 2 GPS + Cellular Titanium Case</a> for <strong>$599.99</strong> (originally $799.99).</p><h2 id="google-nest-video-doorbell">Google Nest video doorbell</h2><p>The <a href="https://zdcs.link/Qdpdv2?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Google%20Nest%20Doorbell&short_url=Qdpdv2&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Google Nest Doorbell</a> offers a 145-degree field of view, 1,280-by-960-pixel video at 30fps, 3:4 aspect ratio (so you'll likely be able to see your packages sitting on the porch), night vision, 6X digital zoom, two-way audio, and up to six months of battery life, according to <a href="https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/nest-doorbell-battery" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>PCMag's "good" review</u></a>. Get it for <strong>$139.99 </strong>(originally $179.99).</p><h2 id="tcl-nxtvision-qled-tv">TCL NXTVISION QLED TV</h2><p>The TCL Nxtframe is a QLED 4K display with an anti-glare reflective screen and artistic outer bezels that give it that distinctive "frame" look. It is very similar to Samsung's The Frame, but the Nxtframe supports Dolby Vision on top of HDR10+, providing compatibility with a broader range of HDR content. It's great for gaming too, offering a 120 Hz refresh rate with a 144Hz Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). You can get the <a href="https://zdcs.link/9gj3Yy?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=65%22%20Class%20NXTVISION%204K%20QLED%20Smart%20Frame&short_url=9gj3Yy&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">65" Class NXTVISION 4K QLED Smart Frame</a> for <strong>$899.99</strong> (originally $$1,399.99).</p><h2 id="robotrock-robot-vacuum">Robotrock Robot Vacuum</h2><p>If you're looking for a great deal on a reliable robot vacuum that can do everything you expect a high-end robot vacuum to do, but at a mid-tier price, consider the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QVEDqL?pageview_type=RSS&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Roborock%20Qrevo%20Pro&short_url=QVEDqL&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window">Roborock Qrevo Pro</a> for <strong>$549.99</strong> (originally $999.99). It vacuums, mops, applies hot water, has a 7,000 Pa suction, works over wifi with smart mapping with its companion app, and can do a few other cools things.</p><h2 id="target-circle-week-faqs">Target Circle Week FAQs</h2><h3>What is Target's Circle Week?</h3><p>Circle Week is Target’s name for its biggest sale. As the name suggests, it lasts a whole week, and while it used to happen just once a year but, it now occurs multiple times a year. The most recent sale was <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/everything-we-know-about-targets-circle-week-sale?test_uuid=015ZvAUxXams0rnBpajhMg2&test_variant=B" target="_blank">this summer</a>, and before that, <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/target-spring-circle-week-details" target="_blank"><u>in the spring</u></a>, overlapping with Amazon's Prime Day and Big Spring Sale, respectively.</p><h3>When is Circle Week?</h3><p>The next Circle Week will take place from Oct. 5 to Oct. 11. That means it began two days before <a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/everything-you-need-to-know-about-october-prime-big-deals-day-2025?test_uuid=015ZvAUxXams0rnBpajhMg2&test_variant=B" target="_blank">October Prime Day</a>, which ran from Oct. 7 through Oct. 8.</p><h3>Do you need to be a member to shop the sales during Target Circle Week?</h3><p>Like Amazon's Prime Day sale, you will need to be a <a href="https://zdcs.link/aDgNKb?pageview_type=RSS&amp%3Btemplate=Deals&amp%3Bmodule=content_body&amp%3Belement=offer&amp%3Bitem=text-link&amp%3Belement_label=Circle%20member&amp%3Bshort_url=aDgNKb&amp%3Bu=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Fmoney%2Feverything-we-know-about-targets-circle-week-sale&amp%3Bevent_label=Circle%20member&amp%3Bsplit_test_identifier=015ZvAUxXams0rnBpajhMg2&amp%3Bsplit_test_variant=B&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Circle%20member&short_url=aDgNKb&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Circle member</u></a> to take part in the sale, but unlike a Prime membership, Target Circle is free. You can sign up for an account on the <a href="https://zdcs.link/QdbDY5?pageview_type=RSS&amp%3Btemplate=Deals&amp%3Bmodule=content_body&amp%3Belement=offer&amp%3Bitem=text-link&amp%3Belement_label=Target%20app&amp%3Bshort_url=QdbDY5&amp%3Bu=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Fmoney%2Feverything-we-know-about-targets-circle-week-sale&amp%3Bevent_label=Target%20app&amp%3Bsplit_test_identifier=015ZvAUxXams0rnBpajhMg2&amp%3Bsplit_test_variant=B&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Target%20app&short_url=QdbDY5&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Target app</u></a> or <a href="http://Target.com" target="_blank" title="open in a new window" rel="noopener"><u>Target.com</u></a>.</p><p>You can also pay for a <a href="https://zdcs.link/9850rL?pageview_type=RSS&amp%3Btemplate=Deals&amp%3Bmodule=content_body&amp%3Belement=offer&amp%3Bitem=text-link&amp%3Belement_label=Target%20Circle%20360&amp%3Bshort_url=9850rL&amp%3Bu=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Fmoney%2Feverything-we-know-about-targets-circle-week-sale&amp%3Bevent_label=Target%20Circle%20360&amp%3Bsplit_test_identifier=015ZvAUxXams0rnBpajhMg2&amp%3Bsplit_test_variant=B&template=content&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Target%20Circle%20360&short_url=9850rL&u=https%3A%2F%2Flifehacker.com%2Ffeed%2Frss" rel="sponsored" target="_blank" title="open in a new window"><u>Target Circle 360</u></a> membership, which grants you early access to the sale as well as other perks, like same-day delivery. If you're a teacher or student, you can save 50% on the one-year Circle 360 subscription through Sept. 13; otherwise, it starts at <strong>$10.99</strong> per month. But again, a paid membership isn't necessary to get all the best Circle Week deals.</p><h3>What deals can I find during Target Circle Week?</h3><p>Circle week will focus on apparel; home products like kitchen appliances, storage, floor care, and bedding; fun and entertainment; and Halloween costumes and treats. You'll also find tech products on sale. You can shop in person or online, and there will be a "Deal of the Day" for every day of the event that will start at 40% off.</p><h3>What competitors are also offering sales?</h3><ul><li><p><a href="https://lifehacker.com/money/walmart-announces-competition-sale-to-rival-prime-day" target="_blank"><strong><em>Walmart’s Prime Day competition sale</em></strong></a><em> runs from Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. ET through Oct. 12 and includes deals up to 50% off. 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This week, neurotech startup Neurable launched its MW75 Neuro headphones with a pretty seductive pitch—one that I'm not quite buying.

Just slip on this pair of headphones, and you’ll gain unprecedented access to your brain's inner workings. Track your focus. Measure your mental fatigue. Quantify your cognitive performance. It's supposed to be the quantified-self movement's next frontier—moving from steps and heart rates to the most intimate data source of all: your brainwaves.

If you ask me, a pair of headphones that can read your mind sounds either too good to be true, or too creepy to be good. Neurable doesn’t plan to stop at headphones, and they aren’t the only company making a name in the space. Glasses, helmets, what have you—the next wave of wearable devices are targeting the brain. Whether you find it tempting or find it terrifying, the real question: Is this technology even real? Can "brain tracking" headphones actually measure anything meaningful, or are people paying $499 for an elaborate placebo wrapped in EEG sensors?

Unsurprisingly, the answers are a little wrinkly.

What are brain wearables in theory?

The concept behind brain wearables is this: Using electroencephalography (EEG) sensors embedded in headphone ear cups, devices like Neurable's MW75 Neuro claim to track electrical signals from your brain, translating them into actionable insights about your mental state. The headphones promise to tell you when you're losing focus, when you need a break, and even provide a "cognitive snapshot" of your brain health over time.

For the wellness-obsessed, it's pretty much catnip. Where fitness trackers gave us visibility into our physical states, brain wearables promise to illuminate the black box of our mental performance. In theory, you could optimize not just your workout routine, but your work-work routine, catching burnout before it catches you.

The problem, according to experts across technology law and neuroscience, is that we're nowhere near ready for this technology to become mainstream—neither from a regulatory standpoint nor a scientific one. Let's start with the science.

How does the science of brain wearables hold up?

Before getting into the fairly obvious privacy nightmare, there's a fundamental question about whether these devices can actually deliver on their promises.

José M. Muñoz, an associate at The Centre for Neurotechnology and Law in the United Kingdom and the International Center for Neuroscience and Ethics in Spain, is blunt in his assessment: "For years, there has been an ongoing debate regarding the effectiveness, accuracy, and challenges of direct-to-consumer neurotechnologies such as this new device from Neurable," he explains. "Although it is true that the algorithms analyzing brain data collected via EEG are steadily improving, this remains a neurotechnology that is still insufficiently accurate outside of a medical or clinical setting."

The problems are both technical and practical. EEG data quality is extremely sensitive to electrode placement—sometimes within a range of millimeters. When users place these sensors themselves, without medical supervision, their reliability plummets. Moreover, the most accurate EEG studies use far more electrodes than the handful embedded in a pair of headphones.

"In sum, you may be wearing these headphones and believing they are helping to improve your mental health, physical performance, or attention," Muñoz says. "But what you are really improving are the manufacturer's algorithms, while handing over your brain data in exchange for very little."

In other words, it's the tech tale old as time: You're not the customer being served by this technology. You're the data source training it.

Dr. Annu Navani offers a more measured perspective. She acknowledges that brain wearables have "significant limitations, including being currently expensive, less clinically validated, and less convenient or comfortable than wrist-worn trackers." The metrics they provide are also harder to translate into practical guidance—most people intuitively understand what to do with their step count, but what action should you take when your "cognitive load score" hits 73?

Rather than replacing traditional fitness trackers, Navani believes brain wearables will likely "complement rather than replace conventional devices, targeting a niche of users interested in cognitive and neuro-performance insights." Traditional wearables, she points out, still provide reliable, validated data for basic health metrics that users can easily understand and apply.

Who is really reading your mind here?

Think about it (and hey, maybe relish in the fact that no headphones are successfully reading those thoughts): Your brainwave data is arguably the most intimate biometric information you possess. We're talking about a window into your mental and emotional states. So what happens when you willingly give up this data with no meaningful oversight?

"I hope brain wearables are not the future of fitness tracking, or any industry, at least certainly not yet and not any time soon," says Star Kashman, a technology attorney and founding partner of a cyber law firm. "We are still somehow facing a complete lack of federal regulation in the U.S. when it comes to biometric data, data privacy law, and minimal to no cybersecurity standards for these devices, and no protective regulations for users."

The implications are stark: "What happens when a 'brain wearable' is hacked?" Kashman asks. The lack of regulation means users have little recourse and limited knowledge about how their neural data is being stored, used, or potentially sold.

Regulation aside, individual consumers do still have their own privacy concerns. The sort of consumer ready to spend hundreds of dollars on headphones might just be the same type of person who is uncomfortable with constant surveillance. "Unless someone is so obsessed with optimizing their fitness journey that they ignore the serious risks present, I just do not see this becoming the norm anytime soon," Kashman notes. Just look at Meta's push for smart glasses. The tech has got to be good and ready before consumers are going to drop hundreds of dollars and risk their most private bodily information.

The bottom line

So, simply put, at the time of this publication, asked with my own private brain waves: Are brain wearables the future of fitness tracking? Almost certainly not in the way their manufacturers hope. The technology is too immature, the regulatory landscape too barren, and consumer wariness too high for these devices to start popping up like Fitbits tomorrow.

I'd say what we're witnessing instead is the familiar pattern of the wellness industry: a genuine technological development (EEG monitoring does work in controlled settings!) being prematurely commercialized and marketed with promises that totally outstrip the reality. The result is an expensive product that may provide some users with interesting data, but likely offers more placebo than breakthrough.

For now, brain wearables occupy an awkward position: too invasive for casual users, too unproven for serious applications, and too unregulated to trust. They may have a future, but it's not this one—not until the science catches up to the marketing, and the law catches up to both.

Until then, your regular fitness tracker measuring your heart rate and steps? That's probably telling you more useful information about your health than any headphones reading your brainwaves ever could.

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There's much to say about Sora, which is essentially OpenAI's TikTok for AI slop. But putting my concerns aside for what appears to be a glorified deepfake machine, it's evident the app is popular. OpenAI says Sora hit one million downloads in under five days, likely fueled by interest from users seeing hyper-realistic videos going viral on social media.

But with big hype, comes big risk for fraud. While OpenAI made Sora free to download, the app started out invite-only, which only built anticipation for users who wanted in. As such, those users might open the App Store, search for Sora, and download the first app that makes itself available—especially if they can start using it right away. That's exactly what happened in this case.

As reported by TechCrunch, over a dozen fake Sora apps were made available on the iOS App Store following the launch of OpenAI's real app. These apps were either called "Sora" or "Sora 2," the latter in reference to the specific video model powering these hyper-realistic AI generations.

You might assume developers hastily uploaded these apps to the App Store in an attempt to pull traffic from users curious about Sora. And while that is true, a number of these apps were already live on the App Store long before OpenAI ever announced the Sora app—some of which were operating under different names. It's not clear how many changed their names in this situation, but it's apparent that many did adjust their names shortly after Sora launched. TechCrunch says some apps had been available on the App Store since earlier this year, while others were available since last year.

Apple's App Store isn't the only affected app market here. Google's Play Store played host to fraudulent Sora apps, as well. Taken together, these apps were downloaded more than 300,000 times, with more than 80,000 of those occurring after Sora's official launch. Perhaps the most successful fake Sora app, "Sora 2 – AI Video Generator," pulled in over 50,000 downloads alone once OpenAI released Sora. TechCrunch reports that these apps collectively earned over $160,000, all from apps claiming to be something else entirely.

At this time, most, but not all, of these apps have been pulled from app stores.

How to spot fake apps on your app store

First of all, if the app you're trying to download is trendy and popular, like Sora, assume there will be developers trying to spoof it. Malicious developers want to trick users looking for one app into downloading theirs, whether it's to install malware on your device, steal your information, or make money off you by running ads. If they know a million people are going to be downloading an app, hosting a fraudulent one makes for good business.

When looking through the app store's results page, pay close attention to the name of the app. Sure, it might have "Sora" in the title, but does it have any odd, extraneous words added in? "Sora 2 – AI Video Generator" isn't the worst fake name I've ever seen, but the app's name is Sora, not Sora 2. OpenAI also likely wouldn't add AI Video Generator to its own product's name: They probably know the product speaks for itself, and wouldn't feel the need to clutter up the name with extra details. Instead, the real title is "Sora by OpenAI," likely done to both distinguish itself from legitimate apps named Sora, as well as indicate that it is indeed made by OpenAI.

Speaking of which, you should always make sure the app in question is distributed by the company that made it. If you're trying to figure out which of the Sora apps on your app store is the real one, it's going to be the one that says it's made by OpenAI. I'm not talking about the title alone, either. Tap on the app, and look at the developer name underneath the title. If it doesn't match the exact company you know develops the app, don't download it.

You'll also want to investigate the copy and images advertising the app here. Is everything written well, and free of spelling and grammar mistakes? Are the images high quality, and reflect the experience the app it advertising? Don't download something that feels slapped together: Some fraudsters don't bother with the finer details.

Finally, make sure the app in question is actually available on the platform you're using. Sora is currently iOS-only, which means any app claiming to be Sora by OpenAI on the Play Store is a fraud. If you're on Android, you'll simply need to wait for OpenAI to make the app for your platform.

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If you’ve ever tried dragging a too-large speaker—or worse, relied on your phone’s tiny audio for sound projection—you should appreciate this sale on the Skullcandy Terrain Mini: It's palm-sized, no-frills, and currently on sale for $32.99 on StackSocial, with free shipping in the U.S. That price drop isn’t jaw-dropping, but for under $35, you’re looking at an IPX7-rated waterproof speaker that won’t be damaged if it's dropped or gets wet.

The Skullcandy Terrain Mini features Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring a stable connection within a 33-foot range. The battery is said to offer 14 hours of playtime, which should cover most day-long adventures or at least a solid workday playlist without needing a recharge. When the battery dies, it can be charged using a USB-C port, which is included, so you won’t need to dig through old cords. It also comes with a wrist strap that you can clip to a bag or swing around like a lanyard when you’re on the move.

As far as sound quality goes, it's decent on its own, but the True Wireless Stereo feature allows you to pair it with a second unit for true stereo separation. You can also use Skullcandy’s Multi-Link to chain together up to 99 of these. Realistically, you’ll probably never do that, but the option’s there if you ever want to DJ a flash mob.

That said, this speaker doesn’t punch far above its size. It’s built more for casual, portable listening than booming bass or high-volume precision. The fabric mesh helps with durability and sound clarity, but it won't replace your home speaker setup. If you’re in the market for a rugged little speaker that’s waterproof, rechargeable, and easy to toss in a bag, the Skullcandy Terrain Mini fits.

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When you log into the Peloton app, you probably get down to the business of finding a class, whether that means searching through the absurdly large library of single classes, turning to your Stack, or following the personalized plan curated for you by the app's AI. All of that is fine and well—though generally, following a Stack or personalized plan is better, since it reduces the time you spend deliberating and dilly-dallying and gives you a clear goal for the workout—but you have another option. In fact, depending on your goals, you have another potentially superior option in the form of a Peloton Program.

What is a Peloton Program?

Program is the term Peloton uses for longer-term, guided training routines that are tailored to a specific goal. They can range from a few days long to weeks long, but the idea is that you'll finish the program and be more prepared to do whatever it was you were training for.

When you log into the app on your mobile device or Peloton equipment, you'll see your personalized plan first, followed by a subheading that says Your Programs. There, any Programs you're currently participating in will be ready to go. You can just tap it to keep moving through it with whatever class or exercise is next up. To access Programs and see everything available, tap Classes in the bottom row of the mobile app, then Programs up at the top. (It's to the right of Classes, Gym, and Collections.)

Each program is designed by an instructor (or, sometimes, more than one instructor) and when you tap on it, you'll see information on how many classes are in it, how many days or weeks it lasts, and how long the classes are. You'll also see a summary of the Program and what it's designed for, as well as notes on which equipment, if any, is necessary for the classes. You can even see a week-by-week breakdown of what classes to expect.

These are self-paced, so you can take the classes or participate whenever you want, but you should try to do them in the timeframe laid out by the instructor.

What can you use Programs for?

This is the fun part. There are so many Programs and some of them are almost too specific to believe—but that's why they're useful. There's probably one in there that aligns with exactly what you're trying to do, whatever it is. A selection of titles:

Strength for Soccer (one week, seven classes)
The Power of Sleep (two weeks, 15 classes)
Strength for Cyclists (one week, six classes)
Floor Bootcamp (four weeks, 24 classes)
Road to Half Marathon (10 weeks, 40 classes)
Strength for Tennis & Pickleball (one week, eight classes)
Strength for Skiers (one week, 11 classes)
You Can Run Outdoors (eight weeks, 16 classes)
Set the Barre (four weeks, 13 classes)
Path to Inversion (two weeks, 12 classes)

There is "density training," training for people who golf, and training for anyone looking to pull off a yoga inversion. Again, these are specific goals, but with strength, meditation, and other classes geared toward them, you can take a more well-rounded approach to meeting them. Programs are also classified as beginner, intermediate, or advanced, so you don't end up in over your head or bored.

One thing I like about them—besides that they help you create a goal-based workout plan and are so tailored to specific achievements—is that participating in them earns you extra points toward your Club Peloton rank. By moving up in Club Peloton, you can unlock discounts and early access to other classes, providing even more variety (and some smugness, if you're like me).

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Are we entirely surprised: A woman’s place was not in the home: New book challenges assumptions about women’s work in early modern history:

Far from being the unpaid homemakers and housewives of traditional historical record, women contributed to all the most important areas of the economy, such as agriculture, commerce, and care.
More than half of the work done by women in the period between the 16th and 18th centuries took place outside of the home, and around half of all housework and three-quarters of care work was conducted professionally for other households.

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I posted this in a comment over at agonyaunt apropos of the woman who thinks her husband is too laid back (she sounds too tightly wound): ‘Rawdogging’ marathons: has gen Z discovered the secret to reclaiming our focus?:

Specifically, it means sitting still and staring into space for an extended period. Most importantly, without your phone.... It sounds as if the TikTok generation has somehow invented meditation. That’s one criticism levelled at rawdogging, but young people are battling monumental levels of distraction these days: while older generations had to learn to tolerate boredom, they must learn to cultivate it.

Further on modern meditation practices, this suggests that they've become horribly detached from their place in a wider context of spiritual and societal practice: 'When meditation becomes primarily about managing your own internal state'.

Back in the day late 70s/beginning of the 80s I encountered a person or two for whom meditation was just that, a dive into an escape from all the pressing troubles of their existing life (rather than dealing with those).

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Rather different from the early modern images of witchcraft and witches that the popular mind tries to impose on The Middle Ages: Medieval witch stories, and a literary grandmother for the Wife of Bath.

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Country diary: The unlikely success of wildlife in lead country: 'Bonsall, Derbyshire: It was, in fact, the poison in the ground that prevented this patch from becoming cattle country – then nature took care of itself'

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This is fascinating: Remembering Quintard Taylor: Historian of the Black West and beyond

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Poisoning Crimes and the ‘Mushroom Murderer’: Patterns and Precedents (Cassie Watson is one of the authors)

The fact that poisoning may not initially be suspected is yet another unique feature of this method of killing, and so proof of a criminal offence has often rested upon circumstantial evidence. The nineteenth-century development of forensic toxicology brought more cases to light and led to more convictions, but reliable toxicological and pathological evidence concerning the cause of illness and death is not the first but the second stage in a successful prosecution. There must be some formal suspicion raised first, to lead to a medico-legal investigation. Criminals might try to evade prosecution through claims of accidental poisoning, or may not be detected at all if symptoms are misattributed to other conditions.

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As someone who's completed six marathons over six years, I approached Garmin's marathon training plans with cautious optimism. After all, Garmin dominates the running tech space, and their watches are virtually ubiquitous among serious runners. Surely their training plans would reflect the same attention to detail and runner-focused design? Plus, I’m already a huge fan of racing with my no-nonsense Garmin Forerunner 165. After months of following the program (and eventually customizing it), here's what I learned about the reality of trusting your watch to get you to the finish line.

Racing a half-marathon with the Garmin Forerunner 165. Credit: Meredith Dietz

How Garmin's run coach works

Garmin's run coach offers personalized, adaptive marathon training programs that adjust based on your performance metrics and recovery data. Your watch data drives your training, with workouts that evolve based on how you're actually responding rather than blindly following a static plan pulled from a book.

The system analyzes metrics like your VO2 max, training load, recovery time, and recent workout performance to tailor each session. When you crush a tempo run, the plan might push you a bit harder next time. If your recovery metrics suggest you've overtrained, it dials things back. It's smart, responsive training that theoretically removes the guesswork. However, I wouldn’t recommend blindly trusting whatever shows up on your wrist.

What Garmin gets right

The speedwork, tempo runs, and interval sessions were genuinely helpful. Having these structured workouts automatically adjusted to my current pace meant I wasn't second-guessing whether I was running too hard or too easy. The watch would beep when I drifted out of my target zone, keeping me honest during those tough threshold efforts.

The adaptive nature of the program also shines during the day-to-day grind. Recovery runs automatically adjust based on how your body is responding. If you're showing signs of fatigue, the plan gives you easier days. This attention to recovery is rare in cookie-cutter training plans, and I both appreciate and depend on it.

Where Garmin falls short

The most glaring issue with Garmin's marathon training plans is its overly conservative approach to long runs. As any experienced marathoner knows, the long run is the cornerstone of marathon preparation—it's where you build the aerobic base, practice race-day fueling, and develop the mental fortitude to push through mile 20 and beyond.

Some specific examples from my experience:

A 34-minute recovery run recommended on a day when my own intermediate plan called for five miles.
A 90-minute long run when I was planning an 18-miler (which actually takes me closer to three hours).

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Garmin clearly has safety and recovery in mind, which is admirable. But here's the reality: if you're crazy enough to be training for a marathon, you've already committed to pushing beyond normal comfort levels. The long runs that feel "inherently crazy" are simply necessary. If I'd relied solely on Garmin's workouts, I wouldn't have gotten those crucial 20-milers that prepare you for race day.

Yes, the three-hour run isn't a rigid rule—it's a guideline to cap training runs since injury risk increases beyond that point. Some coaches advocate for shorter long runs with a focus on quality over quantity. But for many runners, especially those new to the marathon distance, getting one or two 20-milers under your belt builds irreplaceable mental toughness. Personally, I always risk a little more time on my feet to ensure I'm truly prepared, and it's never hurt me.

Perhaps equally frustrating is Garmin Connect's "stay tuned for more" approach to future workouts. The platform often won't show you upcoming long runs or key sessions until just days before, making it difficult to plan your training calendar effectively. As runners, we need to see the big picture. We need to know when that crucial 20-miler is scheduled so we can plan our weekend, arrange childcare, or adjust work commitments. While you can move workouts around once they appear, long runs are major time commitments that ideally should be mapped out from day one of training until race day.

Strong foundation, but customization is key

Garmin's marathon training plans are solid and convenient, but they're better used as a starting point rather than gospel. By most training standards, Garmin sits on the lower end for long run distance and overall weekly mileage. Following their plan strictly would be survivable, but not ideal or practical for many runners looking to truly prepare for 26.2 miles.

Setting up your Garmin training plan

Getting started is straightforward:

Open the Garmin Connect app or website.
Navigate to Training > Training Plans,
Select your goal race (marathon) and target date,
Answer questions about your current fitness level and running experience,
Choose your goal (finish, set a PR, or hit a specific time).
The plan syncs automatically to your watch, and workouts appear in your daily training calendar.

Once set up, your watch will prompt you to start the scheduled workout when it's time to run. The workouts include detailed instructions, target paces or heart rate zones, and real-time feedback during your run.

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How to customize your Garmin training for success

Use Garmin's adaptive features for your daily runs and speedwork, but take control of your long runs and overall mileage progression.

1. Reference an established plan

Look at free, time-tested programs—like those from Hal Higdon—to understand what your training should look like at different phases. Between one and two months out from race day, you should have several runs in the 16- to 20-mile range. Use this as your benchmark to evaluate whether Garmin's recommendations are on track.

2. Know what to prioritize

When customizing your plan, focus on:

Long run progression: Your longest runs should gradually build to 18-20 miles (or around three hours, for slower runners).
Peak weekly mileage: Know what total weekly mileage you should hit during your peak training weeks.
Consistency over perfection: It's better to complete 90% of a slightly ambitious plan than 100% of an overly conservative one.

3. Use Garmin's "Create Workout" feature

This is where the magic happens. Garmin allows you to create custom workouts and load them into your training calendar:

In Garmin Connect, go to Training > Workouts > Create a Workout.
Build your custom long run: Set distance goals, add fueling reminders, or program pace ranges.
Schedule it to replace Garmin's recommended workout.
The workout syncs to your watch, giving you the same guided experience with your custom parameters.

You can create workout templates for your key long runs, tempo sessions, or any other workout you want to follow. This way, you still get the benefit of your watch guiding you through the workout with real-time feedback, but you're following a training progression that actually prepares you for marathon day.

4. Let Garmin handle the details

While you override the long runs, let Garmin's adaptive system manage your recovery runs and easy days, and fine-tune your speedwork intensities. This gives you the best of both worlds: proven long-run progression from established marathon programs, plus data-driven daily adjustments from your Garmin.

The bottom line

I still consider myself a loyal Garmin user—but a strategic one. The interface is excellent, the adaptive features are genuinely helpful for day-to-day training, and having structured workouts pushed to your watch eliminates decision fatigue. However, blindly following the marathon plan would have left me underprepared for race day.

With a little customization and the willingness to push beyond Garmin's conservative recommendations, you can create a training experience that combines the best of data-driven coaching with the proven principles that have gotten millions of runners to the finish line. Your watch is a powerful training tool—just don't let it hold you back from the big miles that make marathoners.

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You might not think of Netflix as a gaming company, but games are most certainly a part of their business. While the vast majority of us Netflix subscribers simply stream TV shows and movies on the app, the company also offers access to games, free of charge as part of a Netflix plan. These aren't all throwaway titles, either: Netflix has licensed some notable names here, including Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Oxenfree, and Heads Up!

But while Netflix's games have largely been mobile-only for the past few years, the company is trying something new. This week, Netflix is rolling out games you can play on your TV, all without having to leave the Netflix app. You don't need a dedicated gaming controller, or to rely on something like a TV remote, to play. Instead, players control the game from their smartphones. What a time to be alive.

At launch, you can't simply play any of Netflix's existing mobile titles on your TV. Instead, the company has licensed five party games that weren't yet part of its games library, designed to be played with others around the TV. These titles include:

LEGO Party!: This is Mario Party but with LEGOs, complete with mini-games, maps, and LEGO characters.
Boggle Party: Up to eight players can try to find words in a jumbled letter grid.
Pictionary: Game Night: Guess what the other person is drawing before the time runs out.
Tetris Time Warp: Play different versions of Tetris, including the 1984 original and the classic Gameboy version.
Party Crashers: Fool Your Friends: One person in the group is the odd one out, and doesn't know what anyone else is talking about. The group needs to figure out who that person is.

LEGO Party! and Tetris Time Warp are both preexisting games you can play on other platforms, but it seems the other three are making their debut on Netflix.

How to play Netflix games on your TV

To try out any of these fives games when they're available in your market, open the Netflix app on your smart TV, then scroll to the "Games" tab. Choose a game, then use your smartphone as the controller.

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Doing things the old-fashioned way and hand-writing your notes is better for retaining what you’ve learned, but it definitely has drawbacks that can make typing notes more appealing. Hand-written notes aren’t searchable on your phone or laptop, for example, and unlike your phone, your notebook probably won’t always be with you for a quick study session on the bus or train. That’s why you should take advantage of both methods: once you’ve written them out, you should digitize your notes in some fashion to make studying easier, blending the old style with the new. Here are the best ways to do so.

The easiest way to digitize your notes: A camera

The most straightforward way to digitize your notes is by taking a picture of them and uploading it to your Google Drive or straight to your computer. You can name and file the images however you want, and though they won’t be easily searchable, they will be legible to you. Though this is super basic, it’s on the list because there’s one major advantage here: After uploading the image of your paper, you can stick it at the top of a document and use it as a guide to further revise your notes in the space for typing below. Manual revision (especially when done right after class) is extremely beneficial to understanding and retention, so if you’re trying to grasp the content at hand, it might be better to just type and revise it all yourself than to, say, let an app or gadget do the work for you.

That said, phones are getting smarter, and the built-in photos app on iPhone allows you to search for specific words within photos. For example, if you know you have a page of notes about the respiratory system saved as a photo, you should be able to search "respiratory system" or "lungs" or "alveoli" and it will search all your photos for those phrases. Google Photos has something similar.

On that note, let’s talk apps and gadgets. (No judgment.)

Use an app to digitize your notes

The most popular app for digitizing notes is Evernote, which advertises itself as a “pocket scanner” on your phone. You use an in-app camera to scan the document and, if your notes are “clearly written,” they’ll become editable and searchable. I tested this one out and didn't love it, but it's still the most popular and worth your time to consider. (You can read my full review of Evernote here.)

For what it's worth, in a head-to-head notes app battle, I tend to favor Notion over Evernote, but in this instance, that's not true because Notion doesn't allow for the scanning of handwritten notes.

If you want to hand-write into an app, try Microsoft OneNote, which is free and easily converts what you write with your finger or stylus into searchable, editable text and makes it available across all your devices with Microsoft’s tools installed.

Use a smart notebook to digitize your notes

To make the writing-to-digital process super easy, try a tool designed for the purpose: A smart notebook. You have a few options when it comes to devices that turn your writing into easily accessible notes. The most popular is the Rocketbook ($22–$40), which comes in a few different sizes and styles and is simple to use. You write on the pages with the pen that comes with it, scan the page with the associated app, and then wipe the page clean to start again, as whatever was already on it is syncing to your device. I picked one up for myself when I started grad school and got one for my boyfriend when he went back to school, too. We both found it easy to use, functional, and simple to transport.

While those are more like traditional paper and pen, you also have the option of a smart notebook that is more like a tablet. There are a number of these on the market, but Lifehacker's Joel Cunningham spent a year testing eight of them and comprised this list of the best ones. With e-ink notebooks tablets aimed at those who need an AI assist, those who require a lot of writing space, or those who also want to read textbooks and other materials on it, you'll find one that aligns with your own needs. Just be warned that with prices between $285 and $690, they're quite a bit pricier than the Rocketbook. Still, a resource that can help you through school and beyond is always a good investment.

For what it's worth, the best-performing one of the bunch is the Boox Note Air 4C 10.3-Inch Digital Notebook ($530) for a few reasons. Its 10.3" screen is big enough to write on, but not so big that it makes it hard to carry this thing around. The ease of writing with the stylus is notable, according to Joel's review, as is the varied functionality of its native note-taking app, which helps you not only write your notes, but organize them.

Make a mind map instead

Revising your notes and turning them into readable, portable, and digital versions is smart no matter how you do it and you'll probably want to keep them, well, looking like notes. But there's value in making a mind map, too. Part of your revision process can be using an app like Xmind to create a visual mind map that shows the connections between the concepts, ideas, and facts in your notes. Studying with a mind map is helpful, especially for visual learners, because it helps you think critically about how everything you're going over works together, both while you're creating and reviewing the map. When you use an app to do it, your maps stay on your phone, so you still have the ease of studying whenever you can find time.

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I'm going to say something that sounds contradictory at first, though I swear it does make sense eventually: You should always study in silence, but a little noise can be helpful for remembering things. Specifically, your noise can be helpful—that is, when you’re speaking out loud. If you practice the “production effect,” it can help you remember what you’re studying. Here’s how to use it the next time you’re trying to remember something challenging.

What is the production effect?

The production effect refers to what happens when you use vocalizing as a mnemonic to improve your memory of a new concept. Basically, your memory favors words you read aloud more than the ones you read silently. When you speak out loud, you’re producing something with your material, which is how this gets its name. Research has also shown that the more distinct things you produce, the better you’ll remember whatever you’re saying—so being loud or even singing the new information is more helpful than just reading it out loud.

How to capitalize on the production effect when studying

You have a few options when it comes to trying this out for yourself during a study session. At the most basic level, you can read your notes or textbook out loud to yourself, but in line with the research supporting the value of distinctiveness, I’d recommend taking it further.

You can always rely on the Feynman technique, where you teach someone else the material you’re studying, and make sure you’re doing it out loud. I've recommended using ChatGPT to work through the Feyman method before, but if you're trying to tap into the production effect, that's not going to cut it this time. You can practice a few times with AI if you need to or if no one else is around to study with, but you should be going over it at least once out loud with someone else.

Try incorporating the production effect into your flashcard use, too. When using the Leitner system, for instance, read your flashcards out loud to yourself. This approach is solid because it doesn't rely on anyone else participating. You don't need anyone else around to capitalize on the value of the production effect and, in fact, it's usually better to study on your own because you avoid distractions or being held back by someone else's schedule or lack of enthusiasm.

I’ve already recommended making a “personal podcast” for your studies, too, and that’s helpful here not only because it gives you something to listen to over and over until you grasp it, but because you have to speak the material the first time around, lending the whole exercise to the production effect. This is your two-for-one option and, provided you have the patience to script and read your materials, record them, and listen back to them repeatedly, it's likely your best one.

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