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While the Amazon rainforest burned, Amazon dot com inadvertently capitalized on related search traffic.

Now, two developers are calling attention to the devastating fires in the Amazon with a new Chrome extension. As spotted by Vice, the "Amazon Is Burning" extension superimposes pixelated flames onto Amazon dot com, showing the site's daily deals engulfed in a digital inferno. 

After the fire conquers the site, users are prompted to donate to the conservation nonprofit Rainforest Trust. The developers write that they created the extension to help users "Turn your attention to the Amazon that really matters." Read more...

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Deciding to buy an air fryer is a no-brainer — they give you deliciously crunchy fried food with less of the crap that makes fried food bad for you. Actually selecting the air fryer you want is a different story because there are so many to choose from and so many with different types of features.

The Ninja Foodi is great if you want an air fryer/pressure cooker combo, but what about if you want an air fryer/toaster oven combo? (Because having a single-use appliance is old news.) The Cuisinart AirFryer Toaster Oven is a relatively affordable option, but if you feel like splurging on a bigger, more advanced model, there’s the Breville Smart Oven Air. (All three made it onto our list of the best air fryers, FWIW.) Read more...

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Renée Zellweger has completely transformed into Judy Garland.

The first song from the upcoming film Judy has been released on Spotify, featuring Zellweger doing a spot-on cover of Garland's version of "Over the Rainbow." You can listen to it here:

We already knew that Zellweger was a great singer after her performance in Chicago, but this rendition of "Over the Rainbow" is a whole other level of talent. If this doesn't win awards, I don't know what will.

Judy takes place in 1968, 30 years after Garland starred in her most iconic role as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz. Garland had a string of financial and relationship troubles throughout her life, forcing her to move to London to work or else risk losing custody of her children. Read more...

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The first Instant Pot hit the market in 2010 and cooking at home hasn't been the same since.

Dramatic? Not really. The ability to slash cooking time and get creative in the kitchen without having to buy multiple appliances (yogurt anyone?) can be a lifesaver amid an often hectic schedule.

Those classic Instant Pots cannot be used as air fryers, but you can expand to crispy cooking by getting a whole Instant Pot air fryer instead: the Instant Vortex Plus.

What is the Instant Vortex Plus?

The Instant Vortex Plus feels aptly named for an appliance that's about to take your life by storm. It stands out by housing seven appliances in one: It can air fry, roast, rotisserie, broil, bake, reheat, and dehydrate. Read more...

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Memorial Day feels like it was just yesterday, and then September hit us all like a brick — but at least we have Labor Day sales to act as a cure for those post-summer blues.

Dell, Walmart, and Amazon have some Black-Friday rivaling TV deals to celebrate the long weekend. If you order fast enough, you might even be able to lock in that next-day or two-day shipping to have your TV for the actual holiday — hello, Mindhunter marathon.

Our favorite deal is easily on this 70-inch Sony 4K Bravia TV — it's a colossal $1,000 off at Walmart while still full price at Sony's website. Read more...

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It’s Cheat Week at Mashable. Join us as we take a look at how liars, scammers, grifters, and everyday people take advantage of life's little loopholes in order to get ahead.

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Ever wonder how someone got so many Instagram followers? We have great news for your ego: Some of those followers might be fake. 

It's likely that, even if you've never bought followers, you've still been followed by a few bots. This is largely unavoidable — and many bots are harmless — but you should still report them to Instagram. The more volatile bots might try to phish you by sending spam or harmful links via DM, and it's not worth the risk of keeping them around.  Read more...

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We’ve got a long holiday weekend coming up, and you know what that means: Kicking back, relaxing, and doing whatever the hell you want to do. There’s still a little bit of summer weather left, so why not spend it sitting out by the pool with a piña colada in one hand and a tablet in the other streaming your favorite TV show. Sounds nice, doesn’t it?

If you’re down for that, check out these amazing deals on tablets for this weekend (laptops, too) and ensure you have the best Labor Day break possibleAmazon Fire tablets, iPads, Acer laptops, and more are front and center this weekend, plus a few other devices.  Read more...

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On July 26, Freedom for Immigrants' toll-free hotline was featured on one of the episodes of Orange Is The New Black's final season. Just a week and a half later on August 7, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shut it down. Almost three weeks after the shut down, calls for the re-opening of the Freedom for Immigrants hotline persist, per NBC News. 

OITNB has been praised for its ability to represent stories that mimic those of real, incarcerated women on-screen. In line with the show's overarching activist narrative, Diane Guerrero's character Maritzia has a true-to-life deportation storyline in the show's final season. With an immigration hearing looming on the horizon, Maritzia calls Freedom for Immigrants' toll-free hotline in search of a pro-bono lawyer. After its hotline was featured on the show, the California-based organization proudly made sure to affirm the hotline's existence.  Read more...

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TL;DR: Snag the essential Sonic Soak Ultrasonic Cleaner from the Mashable Shop for $115.59. It's typically $250, so you'll save $134.41.

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Clean freaks, travelers, and jewelry lovers everywhere: get ready to have your mind blown. Over a century after the washing machine was invented, there’s finally a new way to remove grease, grime, dirt, and stains from your clothes: the Sonic Soak Ultrasonic Cleaner.

The Sonic Soak is basically a miniature washing machine that fits in your pocket. Seriously, it's less than five inches long, so it's perfect for frequent travelers. It uses sound waves to blast microscopic bubbles at 50,000 ultrasonic vibrations per second that wash away 99.9% of dirt, grime, and bacteria from just about anything – from clothes and jewelry to fruits and baby toys. You barely have to put in any work. Read more...

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TL;DR: Snag the NuMe Megastar hair straightener for $84.99 in the Mashable Shop. It's typically $169, so you'll save $84.

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Contrary to what shampoo commercials tell you, getting sleek, straight, salon-quality hair isn't as easy as jumping in the shower and slathering on whatever product they're peddling. It usually involves an elaborate process involving drying your locks a certain way, combing them a certain way, and using a hair straightener until your arms fall off. Otherwise, you just end up having a bad hair day.

The NuMe Megastar hair straightener is a quality hair tool designed to help you get that blowout bar-quality hair in half the time. This baby has rave reviews on both Amazon and Ulta, with customers singing its praises. Read more...

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In some parts of the country, smartphones cost more than a month's rent or mortgage. And for that ridiculous chunk of change, you'd think you'd get a sturdy charger that lasted the lifespan of your phone. But you'd be wrong. 

Instead, we're left with heaps of broken cables with frayed edges cluttering up our junk drawers. What gives?

Fortunately, there are tons of heavy-duty alternatives that'll juice up your device quicker and will actually last. And lucky for you, there are 10 excellent options on sale for Labor Day.

These deals on charging accessories should help you keep your devices juiced up no matter the circumstances. Plus, you can score an extra 15% off everything using the code SAVE15POWER. Read more...

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Vacations and early closings on Fridays at the office are great, but summer ain't as relaxing as it's cracked up to be.

So it seems fitting that Labor Day rolls around at the beginning of September — it's kind of the calendar's way of saying "You've worked hard and I see you — here's a Monday off."

Labor Day sales show us that we all deserve a reward for that labor once in a while.

One of the last big shopping holidays before Black Friday, retailers are coming in full force with sales in every category this year. We're seeing monster deals on mattresses and laptops (shoutout to back-to-school season), as well as deals on 4K TVs, appliances like Instant Pots and grills, and all of the fall threads you've been itching to wear. Read more...

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TL;DR: The secure NordVPN is on sale for just £2.29 a month, saving you 75% on list price.

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NordVPN has launched its summer sale, with heavy discounts available on both the two and three-year plans.

Until Sept. 16, NordVPN is offering up to 75% off, with its three-year plan down to only £2.29 a month. That's an impressively low price for such a well respected VPN service, offering a geographical diverse collection of servers, advanced features, and strong privacy practices.

NordVPN provides a robust virtual private network, with an excellent set of features wrapped up in a slick package. With a little help from NordVPN, you can secure your online activities, block unwanted ads, and even unlock international Netflix content. We recommend grabbing these deals before it's too late: Read more...

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TL;DR: Amazon will give you a second-generation Echo Plus smart speaker for free (normally $149.99) when you order a brand new Samsung Galaxy Note or Note 10+. 

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The hype for the release of Apple's newest iPhone is very real — but if you don't feel compelled to wait in hours-long lines to buy a smartphone with few marked differences from its predecessor, we can't really blame you.

Maybe it's time to explore your options and start seeing other operating systems. For what it's worth, Amazon would love to set you up with the new Samsung Galaxy Note 10 or Note 10+, which came out just last week: The retail giant is giving its customers a free second-gen Echo Plus smart speaker (valued at $150) with the purchase of every Note 10 or Note 10+. (Seems like it's meant to be, TBH.) Read more...

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As global citizens, we all want to change the world for the better — but in anxious times, it can be difficult to know how to join the conversation about solutions to the world’s major issues. That’s where the Social Good Summit comes in. 

Now in its tenth year, the Social Good Summit brings together leading thinkers — activists, politicians, scientists, diplomats, artists, and more — for a day of inspired conversation on how we can all help our global community achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the target year of 2030. These goals seek to improve the quality of life for all people, lifting up everyone and leaving no one behind. Read more...

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Lime, Spin and other companies are pulling scooters off the streets in Florida over concerns they could become dangerous projectiles during Hurricane Dorian.

Miami officials told scooter companies to retrieve their vehicles by Friday. Dorian is forecast to make landfall along the Atlantic coast of Florida as early as Labor Day weekend, or early next week, as a Category 4 storm with winds of up to 140 miles per hour.  

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TL;DR: Snag the essential Ring video doorbell for $119 at Amazon (refurbished). It's typically $169, so you'll save 30%.

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As much as you may wish you could stay at home 24/7, for most of us this fantasy is basically unattainable. Unfortunately this means going outside, commuting, and worst of all, missed packages. No really, nothing is worse than ordering something, constantly tracking it, and then missing the damn thing.

Feel like you’re always at home and never miss a package again with the Ring video doorbell. The Ring is a video doorbell that acts as your eyes and ears at home while you are away. See, hear, and speak to visitors from your phone or tablet. Equipped with motion sensors, this device lights up and sends alerts whenever someone is near your door, so whether its an UberEats delivery or a thief (!!!), you’ll basically know whatever is going on at your door, 24/7.  Read more...

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