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Attackers have compromised a self-hosted JFrog Artifactory instance operated by OpenInfra Europe, the regional hub of the OpenInfra Foundation warned in a security notice prominently displayed on its homepage.

OpenInfra JFrog Artifactory compromised

OpenInfra Europe’s security incident notice

“Anyone who downloaded or installed artifacts from https://ift.tt/NmhfQ0L from August 28 and September 15, 2026 should immediately stop using them, remove them from their pipelines, and treat these packages as potentially compromised,” the message says.

Compromise through CVE-2026-82329

The OpenInfra Foundation is part of the non-profit Linux Foundation. It hosts and supports open source projects for running cloud and datacenter infrastructure. (Its best-known project is OpenStack, the open source platform for building private and public clouds.)

JFrog Artifactory is a binary repository manager that’s used for storing and serving the build outputs and dependencies that software development teams use. Organizations can self-host it or choose to go the Software-as-a-Service route.

According to the security notice, the compromised instance was running a vulnerable JFrog Artifactory version, which allowed unauthenticated attackers to exploit CVE-2026-82329, an authentication bypass vulnerability, to gain access to the instance and obtain admin privileges (and thus the capability to tamper with the deployment and the artifacts, credentials and integrations it manages.)

CVE-2026-82329 was publicly disclosed on August 28, 2026, and was added to CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on September 2.

According to various sources, in-the-wild exploitation began on August 31.

OpenInfra Europe says that the compromise of their Artifactory instance happened on that day, but that the breach was discovered on September 15, “after a legitimate user was denied access.”

The affected system was immediately isolated and investigation began, it added, but the full scope and impact of the incident is still undetermined.

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Apple products are infamously expensive, but that doesn't mean those prices never come down. While Apple doesn't typically offers discounts of its own, retailers frequently cut prices MacBooks, AirPods, and iPads, and such is the case ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day sale.

But be warned: This year, at both Amazon and competing retailers, the Apple deals are few and far between—at least for now—and some of the discounts that are in effect are small. You might be better off waiting until next week to see if prices come down further, and if more devices go on sale. (I'll keep updating this article between now and the end of the sale on Oct. 7.)

M5 MacBook Air (15-inch)

Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air is a good option for users who want more screen real estate without having to pay "Pro" prices. Following recent price hikes, Apple's 512GB model retails for $1,499, but ahead of October Prime Day, you can save $100 on the laptop when buying through Amazon. According to Keepa, this is the 15-inch MacBook Air's best price since early August. With this MacBook Air, you get a 15.3-inch display, Apple's M5 chip with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 512GB of storage, 16GB of RAM, and up to 18 hours of battery life (according to Apple).

M5 Max MacBook Pro (14-inch)

While the M5 chip in the MacBook Air is more than enough to handle most computing tasks, Apple's M5 Max is on a whole other level. For users who do intense graphics work or AI processing, there are few chips better than the one found in this 14-inch MacBook Pro. Of course, all that power comes at a cost: Apple's MSRP for this particular configuration is $4,099. But right now, Best Buy has it discounted by $600. For $3,499, you get a 14.2-inch mini-LED display, the M5 Max chip with an 18-core CPU and 32-core GPU, 36GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD.

AirPods Max (USB-C)

As much as I love my AirPods Max, I have a hard time recommending them because of the price—$549 is expensive for wireless headphones, and it's tough to ignore other excellent options that cost hundreds of dollars less than Apple's. However, they become easier to recommend when they're on sale. Right now, you can pick up Apple's USB-C AirPods Max for $429—still expensive, but a bit more reasonable. There's a big caveat here: These are Apple's previous-generation AirPods Max. If you want AirPods Max 2 with extra features like Live Translation and Adaptive Audio, Amazon currently sells them at a smaller but still decent discount.

AirPods Pro 3

Apple's third-generation AirPods Pro are excellent, but they're also pricey. For $249, you get Apple's best earbuds, with Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Transparency, a built-in heart rate monitor, and interchangeable tips to fit the buds to your ears. Of course, Apple offers cheaper AirPods with similar features, so unless you need the Pros' exclusive perks, you might be better served by the new, full-featured AirPods 5 ($149 for the version with the wireless charging case). Amazon's current discount isn't great, but right now, you can take $15 off the price of the AirPods Pro 3.

M5 iPad Pro (11-inch)

Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro is powered by the same M5 chip as the MacBook Air—though it still runs iPadOS. Despite missing perks you get with a laptop, like a built-in keyboard, trackpad, and macOS support, this iPad Pro isn't too far off from the MacBook Air's price tag. Typically, this unit retails for $1,199, but Amazon has it listed at $60 off. Not a big discount, but you could apply those savings towards an Apple Pencil Pro—currently 23% off—or take a chunk off of Apple's Magic Keyboard. This model comes with an 11-inch OLED display, the M5 chip, and two 12MP cameras—one on the front and one on the back.

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Apple just launched the Apple Watch Ultra 4, so big discounts aren't likely this fall. Instead, you can save $100 by opting for Apple's last-gen Ultra wearable. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is still a capable watch, with the S10 chip, 5G support, up to 42 hours of battery life, and water resistance up to 100m. You'll be missing out on the S11 chip, "Audio Intelligence," and Apple's new persistent heart rate monitor, but the savings may be worth the small sacrifice.


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Furious rocks. Well-written, packed with terrific performances (especially by leads Emmy Rossum, Lola Petticrew, Scoot McNairy, and breakout star Quincy Tyler Bernstine), and offering a nuanced, detailed look at the chain of violence caused by abuse, it landed on a lot of people’s “must-watch” lists this year. One reason it resonated so much is the visceral power of its core stories—the three primary women in Furious are righteously justified in their rage, depressingly limited in what they can do about it, and struggling to keep their heads above water in an unfair world where the smallest bit of respect can feel like the only reason to keep going. If you’re a Furious superfan looking for a movie to watch, there’s an obvious answer: The movie that inspired the show, 1987’s Black Widow.

Why you should watch Black Widow after Furious

It’s no secret that Black Widow inspired Elizabeth Meriwether to create Furious, and the connection between the films is pretty clear. The 1987 film stars Debra Winger as a U.S. Justice Department data analyst, Alexandra Barnes, who notices a pattern of suspicious deaths among wealthy men. She eventually realizes that the younger women these men had recently married are all the same person in different disguises—and that this woman (played by Theresa Russell) is seducing, marrying, and murdering these men in order to inherit their wealth.

Black Widow isn’t as complex as Furious. The story is more of a conventional thriller, with Russell’s character more conventionally evil and driven by greed rather than revenge. But the bones of the story offer the same kind of thrill; Alexandra and Russell’s character bond in a weird, subliminally queer way that faintly echoes the complex relationship between Rossum’s broken rookie FBI agent and Petticrew’s broken serial killer. And Alexandra has to battle a sexist, skeptical array of powerful men in order to track a killer and prove that she’s smarter than all of them.

Watching the film, you can see the precise bits of the story that inspired Meriwether to tackle the story from a more modern, more complex perspective. And it’s good to remember how remarkable it was in 1987 to release a major film that not only featured two female lead characters, but two female lead characters who didn’t rely on men to achieve their goals—with one actively treating men as disposable steps toward their own goals (and murdering them). The inversion of traditional sex roles was kind of thrilling forty years ago and still has juice today. If you want to be a Furious completist, check it out. Stream Black Widow on Hoopla or rent it on Prime Video.

More movies to watch after Furious

Still feeling kind of angry? Don’t worry, there are plenty of other movies that explore the same dark impulses and justified rage against a culture of abuse against women. Here are some that will definitely give you vibes similar to Furious.

Promising Young Woman (2020)

If Catherine’s terror campaign against the men who destroyed her before she even had a chance to live resonated with you, Promising Young Woman shares that dark vibe. Carey Mulligan plays Cassie, who dropped out of medical school after the death of her best friend Nina, who was sexually assaulted and eventually committed suicide after the men responsible received no punishment. Cassie now goes to bars at night, feigning intoxication so she can lure and confront men who would take advantage of her, and later embarks on a self-destructive, rage-fueled campaign to punish the people she deems responsible for Nina’s abuse and death. It’s visceral, darkly funny, and Mulligan’s performance will remind you of Catherine in powerful ways. Stream Promising Young Woman on Peacock or rent it on Prime Video.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

Catherine is a victim who lets her justifiable rage consume her and drive her to seek violent revenge—and if you love the thrill of seeing a woman turning the tables on the men who seek to destroy her, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is your next stop. The novel the film is based on was originally titled “Men Who Hate Women” in the original Swedish, after all, and it introduces the character of Lisbeth Salander, who is Catherine with a little more self-control and tech-savvy. Lisbeth’s story of vengeance against a man who assaults her and tries to impose his power over her is a (thrilling) sub-plot in the book and film, but the investigation into a decades-old murder leads you directly into the same dark, violent places as Furious. Stream The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo on Netflix or rent it on Prime Video.

Monster (2003)

Furious was both compelling and unsettling because of its unflinching look at cycles of violence and the impact of violence against women. Monster, based on a true story, is a similar exploration. Aileen “Lee” Wuornos (Charlize Theron) is a prostitute who is on the verge of suicide when she meets Selby Wall (Christina Ricci) and falls in love. Determined to make a life with Selby, Lee turns back to prostitution, and after a traumatic, violent encounter, begins murdering her clients and stealing their money and cars to survive. It’s a heartbreaking look at what a lifetime of abuse in a world where women are often valued solely for their bodies can do to a person, and what we do to survive. Rent Monster on Prime Video.

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

If you found Emmy Rossum’s performance as rookie FBI agent Alice Black the best part of Furious, this classic film from director Jonathan Demme and screenwriter Ted Tally (based on the book by Thomas Harris) is the right choice. Jodie Foster (who won a Best Actress Oscar for her performance) plays Clarice Starling, who is plucked out of training at Quantico to interview the brilliant, insane serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins, offering a performance so good he won a Best Actor Oscar with just 16 minutes of screen time) in the hopes that he’ll offer insight into Buffalo Bill, an active serial killer targeting women. It’s a taut, emotionally rich story anchored by Foster’s performance as a young woman in a male-dominated field forced to confront the violence aimed at women on a daily basis. Rent The Silence of the Lambs on Prime Video.

Destroyer (2018)

The character Nicole Kidman plays in Destroyer, Detective Erin Bell, is a kind of amalgamation of Catherine and Alice from Furious—a bent cop who did something horrible in the past and has been punishing herself for it ever since. It’s a searing look at the impact of trauma and guilt that parallels what Catherine and Alice are going through, as Bell initially struggles to cover up her sins and then seeks a kind of absolution, leaving a trail of bodies and bad decisions in her wake. Bell isn’t strictly a victim in the story—she’s the architect of her own misery—but her suffering and rage definitely echo the characters in Furious. Stream Destroyer on Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, or Tubi.


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Not only are AI agents all the rage in the tech world, but they're becoming more mainstream by the week. Apple recently upgraded iOS and macOS with Siri AI, while earlier this month, Meta also launched "Muse," an agent that can perform tasks on your behalf—and potentially expose your private information. Now, it's OpenAI's turn to launch an AI agent, but its take on the trend is a bit different, and less accessible, at least at launch. The company is calling it "Dots."

What are OpenAI "dots?"

"Dots" isn't a single AI agent platform. Rather than having all OpenAI users tapping into the same "Dots" system, users create their own individual "dot" for a specific purpose. OpenAI says dots are always-on agents powered by the company's GPT-6 Astra model that learn over time based on your responses. They can connect to over 4,000 apps at launch, including ChatGPT (of course), Slack, and Teams.

According to OpenAI's pitch, you won't always have to instruct your dot to do things for you; instead, the agent will take anticipatory action, guessing what you need done based on previous experience. That might mean identifying a bug in the app you're developing and deploying a fix without being asked. One early dots tester reportedly forgot to file an invoice for work, and their dot prepared one on his behalf, only sending it after gaining his go-ahead.

Dots run on their own cloud computer. OpenAI says you can view this computer at any time to check what it's up to and what it has done. Dots can connect to other devices, including your laptop, if you grant it permission first. OpenAI says you can continue adding to its workload without worrying about slowing your bot down: It can supposedly handle many concurrent tasks. Maybe you're working on an app, and you task the dot with monitoring customer feedback and fixing small issues with code. Perhaps you're a content creator, and your dot analyzes interview transcripts for clippable segments, while drafting up social media posts.

Like other AI agents, dots are chat-based. The idea is to simulate the experience of texting a friend or colleague. You text them in ChatGPT, Slack, or Teams, and they text you back with updates and questions. They can even text you first when there's been a development. At launch, OpenAI says you can create a "primary" dot. You can give it a name and "make it your own," though it's not clear exactly what that means.

Are OpenAI's dots safe to use?

OpenAI says that dots build on ChatGPT's security systems "with additional safety and privacy safeguards." The company says all dots work on their own cloud computer, separate from your own machine—unless you choose to connect the two. The company claims that dots can sign you into accounts using saved passwords without actually exposing those passwords to the AI model. In fact, when you sign into an account, the AI model pauses working until sign-in is complete. Your dot will then resume its activity.

Dots will work in the background as part of its "proactive research" feature, but it will only connect to apps you've already permitted it to, using tools that cannot make changes. While prompt injection is always a risk with agentic AI, OpenAI says that dots have built-in safeguards to protect against malicious instructions. If the AI detects something suspicious, it will stop the dot from proceeding. In addition, you can set up custom rules to ensure the bot will never perform a task you don't want it to, such as sending emails.

Dots also operate on a system called "Auto-review," which compares upcoming steps against your instructions, rules, and safety requirements. If it detects an issue, it stops itself. The dot can then investigate further on its own or come to you with the problem. However, OpenAI acknowledges that dots can still make mistakes.

Who can use dots?

Unlike Meta, which is actively pushing Muse on all users, OpenAI's dots are not as widely accessible as of this writing. At launch, dots are only available to paying users, including ChatGPT Pro, Business Premium, and Enterprise users. What's more, you can only set up one dot right now, though OpenAI says you'll be able to set up multiple dots in the future.


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For Lioness, TV superproducer Taylor Sheridan teamed up Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña for an action spy thriller—and it's not at all surprising that the show's a hit. Saldaña stars as Joe McNamara, a CIA senior case officer in charge of a program that deals almost exclusively in recruiting women as undercover operatives. Having just completed season three, the show is on track for a renewal...if the producers can lock down Saldaña and company. While we eagerly await word, enjoy these other thrillers with distinctive takes on crime and spycraft. Some with men!

Black Doves (2024– )

Keira Knightley stars as Helen Webb in this genre-bender, wife of the Secretary of State for Defense of the UK—and also a secret spy in the employ of the Black Doves mercenary spy organization of the title. She learns from her handler (Sarah Lancashire) that her lover has been killed, thus potentially blowing her cover, but luckily, she has a hitman bestie (Ben Whislaw) to help her out. It's all deliberately pulpy, with a tongue-in-cheek self-awareness that lightens the tone. A second season is coming later in 2026. Stream Black Doves on Netflix.

The Day of the Jackal (2024– )

With an entirely cinematic scope, this new adaptation of the Frederick Forsyth novel is buoyed by rather brilliant casting: Eddie Redmayne plays the Jackal, a cold and steely international assassin pursued by MI6 operative Bianca Pullman—she's played by Lashana Lynch, putting her experience as the new 007 in No Time to Die to good use. I'm not sure there's anything here we haven't seen in countless other spy thrillers (including, of course, the 1973 and 1997 film adaptations), but the performances and production values are top-notch, with each episode playing out like a tense mini-movie. It's been renewed for a second season. Stream The Day of the Jackal on Peacock.

Marshals (2026– )

Lioness is a rare Taylor Sheridan show that's not particularly related to Yellowstone, but fear not...Marshals takes us back out west and into the soothing arms of the Dutton family. Luke Grimes reprises his role as Kayce Dutton, former Livestock Agent turned...you guessed it...U.S. Marshal, protecting Montana from all manner of criminals and rustlers. The case-of-the-week format has more in common with police procedurals than with espionage drama, but the action-heavy vibe is similar. Stream Marshals on Paramount+.

Homeland (2011–2020)

The focus shifts a bit after Homeland's first few seasons, but the series begins with CIA case officer Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) coming to suspect that decorated Marine Corps scout sniper Nicholas Brody (Damian Lewis), recently rescued from an al-Qaeda compound, has been turned and is planning a terrorist attack on the United States. Having been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, her superiors don't give Mathison's suspicions much credence, kicking off a cat-and-mouse/is-he-or-isn't he? game between the two in the background of one of TV's most lauded spy dramas. Both leads won Emmys for their performances, and the series took the Outstanding Drama prize in its first year. Stream Homeland on Hulu and Netflix.

Quantico (2015–2018)

Priyanka Chopra stars as Alex Parrish, who graduates from the titular FBI Academy only to find herself the prime suspect in a terrorist attack on Grand Central Terminal in NYC. The show initially splits its time between Alex's quest to prove her innocence while on the run and her training days at the academy. The second season has her working for the FBI as an undercover CIA recruit (got that?) under mysterious circumstances, while the third finds her trying to bring down an international arms dealer and save a fellow agent. Stream Quantico on Hulu.

The Little Drummer Girl (2018)

South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook (Decision to Leave, No Other Choice) directs this series, based, like Night Manager, on a John le Carré novel, bringing an undeniably sexy period style into the mix. Florence Pugh is Charlie, a young actress recruited by Mossad spymaster Martin Kurtz (Michael Shannon) to infiltrate a group of Palestinian terrorists, even as she's being manipulated by an Israeli intelligence officer (Alexander Skarsgård). Crucially, like the book, the show offers nuanced characters on multiple sides of the conflict, dealing more with individuals as pawns of state politicians. Buy The Little Drummer Girl from Prime Video.

The Night Manager (2016– )

Another from John le Carré, the wellspring of many modern spy sagas, so it's probably no surprise that The Night Manager (from a 1993 novel) was successful—though it certainly doesn't hurt to have a cast led by Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, and Olivia Colman. Hiddleston is Jonathan Pine, working the night shift at a luxury hotel in Switzerland when he encounters an unexpected guest: arms dealer Richard Roper (Laurie). Former Army veteran Pine had previous dealings with Roper in Cairo, and the reluctant night manager is persuaded by Foreign Office head Angela Burr (Colman) to infiltrate the criminal's organization. The first season sees Pine as a regular guy who gets involved in espionage out of near-happenstance, while the second season finds him more seasoned. A third is on the way. Stream The Night Manager on Prime Video.

The Night Agent (2023– )

An action drama that plays a bit like a spy thriller, The Night Agent stars Gabriel Basso as Peter Sutherland, an FBI agent who works overnights in the basement of the White House watching a phone that never, ever rings. Until...it does. Peter gets a call from Rose Larkin, a cybersecurity expert whose aunt and uncle were just killed and, unbeknownst to her, were also government operatives. Rescuing Rose puts Peter deep inside a web of conspiracy and official corruption. (This is why I never answer the phone.) Stream The Night Agent on Netflix.

SEAL Team (2017–2024)

David Boreanaz is Master Chief Special Warfare Operator (a title, apparently) Jason Hayes, leader of a Navy SEAL team. There's plenty of military and undercover action of the type that you'd expect, but the show begins in the wake of the unexpected death of a team member, setting the stage for the show's unexpected emphasis on the aftermath of action, and the toll taken by service and loss on lives and families. Stream SEAL Team on Paramount+ and Netflix.

Dark Hearts (2023– )

See, initially, during the 2016 Mosul Offensive, this strikingly realistic (at least, it feels that way) series drops us into the middle of an elite French special forces unit on the ground in Iraq, even though France has no official presence in the conflict. They're tasked with exfiltrating the child of a prominent IS leader, one who's offering assistance and cooperation only if the French are able to hold up their end of the bargain. For the women and men involved, it's an extremely complicated (downright messy, frankly) situation with impossible choices made by people who may or may not be making things worse. The vibe is very Hurt Locker. Stream Dark Hearts on The Roku Channel.


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Canva is one of the most popular design tools for creating everything from flyers and business cards to interactive presentations. It's pretty user-friendly even for those who don't have any design experience, but if you want to level up your Canva experience, consider these tips and tricks.

Use "Tidy Up" to create perfect spacing

If you've ever tried to manually align multiple images, text boxes, or other design elements so they're evenly spaced, only to have them off by a tiny margin with each adjustment, the "Tidy up" tool is the solution to your problem. With this feature, you can group elements, and Canva will automatically snap them into place so you don't have to shift them pixel by pixel. Select three or more elements in your design, click Position in the toolbar, and choose Tidy Up. You'll also find a bunch of other alignment and spacing options on this menu.

Upload a CSV with "Bulk Create" to generate templated content

For designs that need to be replicated with unique information—such as matching business cards for different employees or localized marketing flyers with a consistent design—use the Bulk Create tool to generate and fill in a template instead of manually editing each individual file. Bulk Create pulls data from an Excel or CSV file (or a compatible data app, like Google Analytics) and matches it to form fields on your design. You can use Canva's AI match or drag and drop data fields manually, then preview and generate the design.

Search graphics by artist or collection to create a cohesive visual effect

If you find an image or graphic that you like, you can filter your search to see more assets from that same artist, so all of the illustrations in your design look cohesive. This is especially useful if you are creating a manual, guide, or series of social media posts that you want to keep visually consistent. Hover over the visual element and tap the three dots, then select View more by or See more like this. You can also star the artist to easily find them again.

Generate a color palette from an image to keep design consistent

If you're basing your design around a photo or image, you don't have to trial-and-error your way to finding the right colors for other elements. Canva has a free custom color palette generator that analyzes uploaded images and creates four-color combinations, complete with names and hex codes. You can apply the palette to a Canva design or save it for future use. If you already have a photo in your design, select the photo, click the color swatch, and look for Photo colors on the toolbar to see the palette.

Use "Copy Style" to quickly apply changes across elements and pages

Once you settle on the style and format of text and elements in your design, use "Copy Style" to apply them across the board without needing to manually select each individual setting, such as background colors, font styles and sizes, text colors, and alignment. Select the element or text you want to copy, then click the paint roller icon in the floating toolbar and choose the element or text you want to copy the formatting into. Canva also has a "Style Match" tool that uses AI to match the visual style of existing elements.

Use “Lock Position Only” locking to freeze layouts for collaboration

If you have multiple team members working on the same Canva file but don't want anyone to accidentally move or resize elements while editing text, you can lock only certain elements in place while still allowing the content itself to be changed. Select the element you want to lock—such as a text box, image, or graphic—and select Lock position only. Collaborators can edit text or unlocked elements without affecting those parts that are locked.

Turn on "Grids" to automatically create margins and spacing

Canva's Grids feature divides your design into compartments, such as rows or columns, which you can use to place and align images, videos, color fills, or other elements with consistent, even spacing. Grids can also be used to easily crop images or retain custom filters and effects even if images are swapped out. You can also change the spacing between grid cells to create consistent margins. Grid layouts can be found under Elements > Browse. This is especially useful for collages, vision boards, and visual storytelling.

Download your design as a PDF to keep links clickable

If a URL is written out on your Canva design, viewers can copy and paste it to visit the website. If you want to add a hyperlink and ensure it remains clickable, you'll need to download your file as a PDF and share it in that format. No other file types support clickable hyperlinks (and social media platforms strip links out of PDFs as well). Go to Share > Download > PDF to save your design with clickable links.

Link a Hovercode account to get free custom dynamic QR codes

Canva has a built-in QR code generator that allows you to drop custom codes into your design using your existing color palette. By default, these QR codes are static, meaning the link is permanently fixed, and you'd have to swap out the QR code and distribute the new design if you wanted to make changes. Dynamic codes use a redirect link that can be updated and also track scan data, such as click counts and location. If you add the Hovercode app to Canva (search "Dynamic QR Codes" under the Apps tab) and link a Hovercode account, you can have up to 10 dynamic QR codes available at once for free. After that, you can upgrade to a paid Hovercode tier.

Start a "Canva Live" session to get audience feedback during your presentation

When using Canva to present to a group, you can start a Live session to have audience members ask questions and leave comments as well as upvote feedback from other participants. Simply select Present > Present full screen or Presenter view > Present and click Canva Live > Start new session. This will generate an 8-digit code, which audience members can enter at canva.live to join the session. Audience chat messages and questions will show in the Presenter window.


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With October Prime Day around the corner, other retailers are starting their own competing sales in the hopes of getting a slice of your business. Sam's Club is one of them, and although they haven't officially announced a sale for the same timeframe as October Prime Day, they are currently offering tech deals in different categories that are worth considering. One of the biggest is a discount on a membership, which you can get for 50% off right now. Below are the best tech deals I've found so far from the wholesaler in the lead-up to Amazon's big fall sale.

Best Sam's Club TV deals

The QN70F Neo QLED TV is Samsung’s attempt at incorporating AI tech into its QLED TVs. This is a midrange QLED TV with a sizeable $500 discount that makes it a great buy, especially for an 85-inch TV. At $1,198 (originally $1,698), its lack of Dolby Vision support and middling HDR feel more palatable, and the AI enhancements, brightness, and low input lag with a high refresh rate are a nice bonus.

Other TV deals:

Best Sam's Club security camera deals

I hate products that require subscriptions, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. I always look for security cameras with local storage and no restrictions on app features. Night Owl's two-pack of wired 4K security cameras are a good bet in this regard. They're currently $149 (down from $179)—though you'll need to get a Night Owl Flex Protect DVR to save your footage locally.

Other security camera deals:

Best Sam's Club monitor deals

This 49-inch Samsung Odyssey is a gaming monitor with some impressive specs, including a 240Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time. It's available for $699.99 (originally $899.99). It's a curved ultrawide monitor with a massive screen that makes gaming much more immersive.

Other gaming monitor deals:

Best Sam's Club laptop deals

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 is an ultra-portable laptop with a 15.6-inch display, an Intel Core 7 processor, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB storage. Personally, I think these are the minimum specs you should be shopping for in 2026; anything below that risks becoming outdated very quickly. At $749 (originally $899), it's a great option for students or anyone who values portability and performance over the beefiest specs.

Other laptop deals:

October Prime Day FAQs

When is Prime Day in October?

October Prime Day is a two-day event that starts Oct. 6 and ends on Oct. 7.

What goes on sale on Prime Day?

Since Prime Big Deal Days happens in the fall, you're likely to see more deals on gaming and indoor gym equipment. Amazon has already announced some of the 35 categories that will be on sale, including beauty, tech, kitchen, fashion, and home. Some brands Amazon has already mentioned are: Shark, Princess Polly, Soundcore by Anker, UGG, Nest New York, Sony, Tarte, Adidas, and Barefoot Dreams.

Is Prime Day once a year?

Prime Day happens every summer. Prime Big Deal Days (or October Prime Day) happens every October. Big Spring Sale happens every spring.

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