Dylan Haas is a Lead Shopping Reporter for Mashable, where he covers all things gaming, laptops, fitness, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day. Before joining the team at Mashable, Dylan received a B.A. in Communications from Pace University and contributed to publications like Paste Magazine, Bandsintown, and others following a brief stint as a marketing and management assistant in the music industry.
When he's not writing or testing products, you can find Dylan playing lots of video games, making music, working out, spending time with loved ones (especially his dog, Stevie), or watching reality TV. Follow him on Bluesky, Instagram, TikTok, or send him an email at [email protected].
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Gaming starter kit: All the gear you need to play like a real gamer
If you don't want to miss out on any big releases, you'll want to start checking these gadgets off your shopping list ASAP.
By Dylan Haas
The best handheld gaming consoles, from the Nintendo Switch to the Steam Deck
With the imminent Switch 2 drop, it's time to take stock of your options.
By Dylan Haas and Haley Henschel
We tested the top fitness trackers of 2025: See our favorite wearables and smart rings
Find out where gadgets like the Apple Watch Series 11, Oura Ring, and more fall on our list.
The best MacBooks to buy in 2025: The M5 is our new battery life champ
Apple's new MacBook Pro is a boring next-gen update but a great laptop nonetheless.
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Level up your gift-giving game.
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The best gifts for pets (and their parents): 30+ ideas that the internet and Mashable reporters stand by
Pets count as children and you can't convince us otherwise.
The best electric toothbrushes for upping your oral hygiene game
Give yourself something to smile about.
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See what you've been missing.
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Affordable and still impressive.
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We grew our beards and found the 5 best beard trimmers, from budget picks to barber-level blades
Because having a scruffy-looking beard is a choice, guys.
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This is the Nintendo Switch 2 restock we've been waiting for all summer
Our long national Switch 2 inventory nightmare might finally be coming to an end.
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Cult-favorite Bose QuietComfort headphones are $130 off — snag 'em while you can
Get all-day noise cancellation *and* comfort.
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You can now wear ChatGPT on your wrist — but is that a good thing?
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A far cry from the pricing we're accustomed to.
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Don't miss your chance — Target just restocked Nintendo Switch 2 'Mario Kart World' bundles
We're not sure how long this is going to last, so be quick.
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Alienware's latest Aurora laptops with Nvidia's 50-series GPUs are $400 off at Dell
A good starter laptop for PC gamers.
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My 4 favorite Nintendo Switch games that got upgrades for the Switch 2
These classic Switch games are even better than before.
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Best Buy and Amazon are restocking the Nintendo Switch 2 just in time for 'Donkey Kong Bananza'
Finally, another chance to get your hands on the world's most coveted handheld.
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Technically, Prime Day is over, but you can still score $89 AirPods and cheap 65-inch TVs through the weekend.
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Bookworms, you're in luck.
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Prime Day deals end soon: We curated the best last-chance (and free offers) from Amazon, Apple, Yeti & Samsung
Prime Day 2025 is on its fourth and final day. Shop the best Amazon deals while you still can.
Ending tonight: We found the standout Echo deals from Prime Day 2025
The biggest savings are on the Echo Hub, Auto, Frames, and Spot.
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The ultimate summer workout companions.
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My favorite gaming deals from Prime Day 2025: Games, accessories, consoles, and more
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30+ of the best Prime Day deals for under $25: Echo, Philips, and more
Check out our favorite budget picks from the massive sale.
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