The best deals this week, according to Mashables team of shopping experts

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Overview

The best deals this week. Mashable's shoping team finds deals on AirPods, Pokémon cards, robot vacuums, and so much more.

A virtual private network lets you skirt the prying eyes of your ISP. After testing the best VPNs, we think Proton VPN is the safest bet.

The best senior phone plans of 2026 include T-Mobile Essentials Choice 55, AT&T 55+, and Mint 55, all offering discounted rates for customers 55 and older.

Find the best TV deal at Amazon. Save 45% on the Hisense 65-inch E7 Cinema Series at Amazon.

Get the Shark NV752 Rotator Powered Lift-Away TruePet Vacuum for $249, down from $399.99, at Amazon — a 38% discount.

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• First reported: 2026-08-13 11:44:35
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